Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
London, UK
Reference number: 431765
Salary: £57,500– £62,500
Total Package: Grade 7
Contract: Permanent
Location: London/Milton Keynes/East Kilbride
We lead the UK’s diplomatic, development and consular work around the world. We employ around 17,000 staff in our global network of 281 offices worldwide. Our UK-based staff work in King Charles Street in London, Abercrombie House in East Kilbride and in Milton Keynes.
Your role with us
The Information and Digital Directorate is responsible for delivering our ambition to make the FCDO the world’s most technologically integrated and innovative foreign ministry. This means harnessing digital, data, technology, IT security and information management to deliver our diplomatic, development and consular aims, all while keeping our people and information safe, especially from hostile actors.
When you join us in this significant role, you’ll lead our dynamic Service Centre teams and work to ensure that all service and support functions are responsive to the needs of our end users, technical changes are well managed and communicated, and problems are resolved at root cause. Focused on championing knowledge management, continuous improvement and operational excellence, and enabling our organisation’s global work through reliable, innovative IT services, you’ll also play a key role in shaping the culture and capability of the Service Centre.
Committed to providing effective line management and championing diversity and inclusion, you’ll foster an environment where learning and professional growth are actively encouraged. You’ll hold overall responsibility for ten teams across our offices in London, East Kilbride and Milton Keynes, and by managing resources, prioritising capacity and leading recruitment, you’ll ensure they’re equipped to meet evolving organisational needs.
Who we’re looking for
To be a success in this vital role you should hold an ITIL Service Management qualification at Foundation level, possess strong technical skills, and have a track record of leading operational Service Desk functions. It’s important that you can demonstrate a number of skills at the role level of Senior IT Service Management – these should include Service Management Framework Knowledge (Practitioner Level), User Focus (Expert Level), Service Focus (Practitioner Level) and Strategic Thinking (Practitioner Level).
When you join us you’ll enjoy access to a wide range of professional development opportunities, including Civil Service training and qualifications such as Information, Technology Infrastructure Library, Strategic Decision Making and Leadership skills. So if you’re excited by the idea of leading change, influencing service strategy and delivering value at scale, this is your opportunity to make a real impact and lead from the front.
If you’re successful you’ll be expected to travel to FCDO offices across the UK on a monthly basis and international travel may also be involved. Please be aware that you must be a British Citizen at the time of application and be required to attain Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. For more information about this process, click here .
We value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage and welcome applications from all communities. Everyone here gets the support to develop their skills and capabilities as well as benefits that help to make the most of life in and out of work, including a Civil Service pension.
Use your talent and experience to shape our nation’s future, and deliver tangible improvements to millions of lives, including your own.
Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 2nd March 2026.
06/02/2026
Full time
Reference number: 431765
Salary: £57,500– £62,500
Total Package: Grade 7
Contract: Permanent
Location: London/Milton Keynes/East Kilbride
We lead the UK’s diplomatic, development and consular work around the world. We employ around 17,000 staff in our global network of 281 offices worldwide. Our UK-based staff work in King Charles Street in London, Abercrombie House in East Kilbride and in Milton Keynes.
Your role with us
The Information and Digital Directorate is responsible for delivering our ambition to make the FCDO the world’s most technologically integrated and innovative foreign ministry. This means harnessing digital, data, technology, IT security and information management to deliver our diplomatic, development and consular aims, all while keeping our people and information safe, especially from hostile actors.
When you join us in this significant role, you’ll lead our dynamic Service Centre teams and work to ensure that all service and support functions are responsive to the needs of our end users, technical changes are well managed and communicated, and problems are resolved at root cause. Focused on championing knowledge management, continuous improvement and operational excellence, and enabling our organisation’s global work through reliable, innovative IT services, you’ll also play a key role in shaping the culture and capability of the Service Centre.
Committed to providing effective line management and championing diversity and inclusion, you’ll foster an environment where learning and professional growth are actively encouraged. You’ll hold overall responsibility for ten teams across our offices in London, East Kilbride and Milton Keynes, and by managing resources, prioritising capacity and leading recruitment, you’ll ensure they’re equipped to meet evolving organisational needs.
Who we’re looking for
To be a success in this vital role you should hold an ITIL Service Management qualification at Foundation level, possess strong technical skills, and have a track record of leading operational Service Desk functions. It’s important that you can demonstrate a number of skills at the role level of Senior IT Service Management – these should include Service Management Framework Knowledge (Practitioner Level), User Focus (Expert Level), Service Focus (Practitioner Level) and Strategic Thinking (Practitioner Level).
When you join us you’ll enjoy access to a wide range of professional development opportunities, including Civil Service training and qualifications such as Information, Technology Infrastructure Library, Strategic Decision Making and Leadership skills. So if you’re excited by the idea of leading change, influencing service strategy and delivering value at scale, this is your opportunity to make a real impact and lead from the front.
If you’re successful you’ll be expected to travel to FCDO offices across the UK on a monthly basis and international travel may also be involved. Please be aware that you must be a British Citizen at the time of application and be required to attain Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. For more information about this process, click here .
We value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage and welcome applications from all communities. Everyone here gets the support to develop their skills and capabilities as well as benefits that help to make the most of life in and out of work, including a Civil Service pension.
Use your talent and experience to shape our nation’s future, and deliver tangible improvements to millions of lives, including your own.
Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 2nd March 2026.
We are hiring a Senior Azure Integration Developer to join a Business Applications team within a leading financial services environment. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on designing, building and maintaining integrations across the Microsoft Azure ecosystem to support critical business applications and evolving technology needs. You will work closely with architecture, development and business teams to deliver secure, scalable and high-performance integration solutions using modern Azure integration technologies. Key Responsibilities Design and deliver secure, scalable Azure integrations (APIM, Logic Apps, Functions, Service Bus, Event Grid, AKS) Produce clear technical designs (API specs, diagrams, documentation) Apply API security, versioning, throttling, and governance best practices Maintain and optimise integrations for reliability and performance Troubleshoot distributed systems using Azure monitoring tools Manage documentation, runbooks, and support processes Build and deploy solutions via Azure DevOps and Git Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (Bicep/Terraform) Promote automation, testing, and secure coding practices Work with stakeholders to deliver effective integration solutions Implement monitoring, alerting, and observability Experience Required Proven experience with Azure Integration Services (APIM, Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Service Bus, Event Grid) Experience delivering containerised workloads in AKS Strong programming capability in C#, .NET, JavaScript or TypeScript Solid understanding of REST APIs, OAuth2 and modern API security practices Experience with SQL and data integration technologies Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices, ideally using Azure DevOps Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform or Bicep is advantageouS This is a London-based hybrid role offering the opportunity to shape integration capability within a technically mature, enterprise-scale environment.
01/04/2026
Full time
We are hiring a Senior Azure Integration Developer to join a Business Applications team within a leading financial services environment. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on designing, building and maintaining integrations across the Microsoft Azure ecosystem to support critical business applications and evolving technology needs. You will work closely with architecture, development and business teams to deliver secure, scalable and high-performance integration solutions using modern Azure integration technologies. Key Responsibilities Design and deliver secure, scalable Azure integrations (APIM, Logic Apps, Functions, Service Bus, Event Grid, AKS) Produce clear technical designs (API specs, diagrams, documentation) Apply API security, versioning, throttling, and governance best practices Maintain and optimise integrations for reliability and performance Troubleshoot distributed systems using Azure monitoring tools Manage documentation, runbooks, and support processes Build and deploy solutions via Azure DevOps and Git Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (Bicep/Terraform) Promote automation, testing, and secure coding practices Work with stakeholders to deliver effective integration solutions Implement monitoring, alerting, and observability Experience Required Proven experience with Azure Integration Services (APIM, Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Service Bus, Event Grid) Experience delivering containerised workloads in AKS Strong programming capability in C#, .NET, JavaScript or TypeScript Solid understanding of REST APIs, OAuth2 and modern API security practices Experience with SQL and data integration technologies Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices, ideally using Azure DevOps Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform or Bicep is advantageouS This is a London-based hybrid role offering the opportunity to shape integration capability within a technically mature, enterprise-scale environment.
Cybersecurity Service Line Sales Specialist - CrowdStrike Solutions About Cognizant Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, helping clients become data-enabled and data-driven in the digital era. Our industry-based, consultative approach helps companies evolve into modern businesses. By leading clients in using technologies crucial to modern enterprises such as IoT, artificial intelligence, digital engineering, cybersecurity & cloud, we enable new business and operating models that unlock new value in markets around the world. Cognizant's unwavering focus on our clients is led by over 350,000 associates, who deliver services and solutions tailored to specific industries and the unique needs of the organizations we serve. Overview We are looking for a Service Line Sales Executive to join the Cybersecurity Service Line to drive additional revenue growth specific to CrowdStrike Cybersecurity solutions & services. Cybersecurity Service Line Sales Executives, partner with Cognizant vertical teams and Cloud & Infrastructure sales teams to identify areas of opportunity to position Cybersecurity solutions and services, create compelling solutions to secure client estate and pursue Cybersecurity deals with innovative technical and commercial models. Key Responsibilities Responsible for CrowdStrike Solutions and Services business growth and pipeline generation in partnership with the sales leaders Responsible for sales enablement within sales account teams. Partners with account teams to identify, solution and close opportunities within the account base Responsible for Training and Educating Vertical and other Horizontal Sales team on Cognizant Security Portfolio Responsible for driving solutions for managed services opportunities collaborating with offshore based teams Responsible for articulating the Cybersecurity solution and value proposition to clients, as part of large managed services / IT outsourcing engagements Responsible for engaging in proactive conversations with security collaborators on current trends, client's landscape and enable solutions to address security challenges. Willing and able to travel approximately 30% Required Experience Experience in one or more of areas such as IT solutions and service sales, program management, technical solution centric sales Experience in Security Consulting, Security Professional Services and Managed Services solution experience Strong Information Cybersecurity Technology Background Prior experience in presales solutioning and client management. Experience in large opportunities management is desired Ability to partner with additional collaborators in a matrixed environment Experience in working with one or more Cybersecurity technology solution companies and understanding of their solution portfolio such as Palo Alto, Cisco, Zscaler, CrowdStrike etc. Preferred to have a strong understanding of the CrowdStrike portfolio including Endpoint, Cloud & Identity Security Products and Falcon platform. EDR, CNAPP, Next-Gen SIEM and Threat intelligence & services platforms Experience in articulating joint value proposition of Cognizant Security Services and CrowdStrike Solutions Work with GSI team of CrowdStrike to track pipeline, perform account planning and drive client conversations along with CrowdStrike account representatives. Ability to provide inputs to offering development teams on market requirements to enable them to create innovative differentiated offerings Experience in preparing solution presentations, proposals (word / ppt), statement of work, effort price estimation and pricing/commercial model Good working experience with market leading security technologies with in SIEM, Network and Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management etc. Ability to articulate technology solution value proposition to business collaborators, partners and team members Experience with developing Trusted Advisor relationships at the C Level with in F200 & F500 Accounts Good communication skills in complex client relationship model Works closely with other Cognizant practices and geographic regions to ensure that Cognizant continues to operate effectively as one firm. Bachelor's Degree required Preferred Experience Security certifications such as CISA or CISM or CISSP preferred CrowdStrike Certifications Master's Degree Experience in sales and solutions handling UKI and EMEA regions
01/04/2026
Full time
Cybersecurity Service Line Sales Specialist - CrowdStrike Solutions About Cognizant Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, helping clients become data-enabled and data-driven in the digital era. Our industry-based, consultative approach helps companies evolve into modern businesses. By leading clients in using technologies crucial to modern enterprises such as IoT, artificial intelligence, digital engineering, cybersecurity & cloud, we enable new business and operating models that unlock new value in markets around the world. Cognizant's unwavering focus on our clients is led by over 350,000 associates, who deliver services and solutions tailored to specific industries and the unique needs of the organizations we serve. Overview We are looking for a Service Line Sales Executive to join the Cybersecurity Service Line to drive additional revenue growth specific to CrowdStrike Cybersecurity solutions & services. Cybersecurity Service Line Sales Executives, partner with Cognizant vertical teams and Cloud & Infrastructure sales teams to identify areas of opportunity to position Cybersecurity solutions and services, create compelling solutions to secure client estate and pursue Cybersecurity deals with innovative technical and commercial models. Key Responsibilities Responsible for CrowdStrike Solutions and Services business growth and pipeline generation in partnership with the sales leaders Responsible for sales enablement within sales account teams. Partners with account teams to identify, solution and close opportunities within the account base Responsible for Training and Educating Vertical and other Horizontal Sales team on Cognizant Security Portfolio Responsible for driving solutions for managed services opportunities collaborating with offshore based teams Responsible for articulating the Cybersecurity solution and value proposition to clients, as part of large managed services / IT outsourcing engagements Responsible for engaging in proactive conversations with security collaborators on current trends, client's landscape and enable solutions to address security challenges. Willing and able to travel approximately 30% Required Experience Experience in one or more of areas such as IT solutions and service sales, program management, technical solution centric sales Experience in Security Consulting, Security Professional Services and Managed Services solution experience Strong Information Cybersecurity Technology Background Prior experience in presales solutioning and client management. Experience in large opportunities management is desired Ability to partner with additional collaborators in a matrixed environment Experience in working with one or more Cybersecurity technology solution companies and understanding of their solution portfolio such as Palo Alto, Cisco, Zscaler, CrowdStrike etc. Preferred to have a strong understanding of the CrowdStrike portfolio including Endpoint, Cloud & Identity Security Products and Falcon platform. EDR, CNAPP, Next-Gen SIEM and Threat intelligence & services platforms Experience in articulating joint value proposition of Cognizant Security Services and CrowdStrike Solutions Work with GSI team of CrowdStrike to track pipeline, perform account planning and drive client conversations along with CrowdStrike account representatives. Ability to provide inputs to offering development teams on market requirements to enable them to create innovative differentiated offerings Experience in preparing solution presentations, proposals (word / ppt), statement of work, effort price estimation and pricing/commercial model Good working experience with market leading security technologies with in SIEM, Network and Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management etc. Ability to articulate technology solution value proposition to business collaborators, partners and team members Experience with developing Trusted Advisor relationships at the C Level with in F200 & F500 Accounts Good communication skills in complex client relationship model Works closely with other Cognizant practices and geographic regions to ensure that Cognizant continues to operate effectively as one firm. Bachelor's Degree required Preferred Experience Security certifications such as CISA or CISM or CISSP preferred CrowdStrike Certifications Master's Degree Experience in sales and solutions handling UKI and EMEA regions
Business Systems Analyst (Application Support) Leeds - hybrid -2-3days in office Permanent Summary We're seeking a Systems Analyst to join our team, who are based in our Leeds office. In this role, you'll support critical business systems used across the group, working closely with colleagues to plan, estimate and oversee smooth, successful implementations. You'll be at the heart of innovation, ensuring every new solution transitions seamlessly into business-as-usual operations and delivers a real impact from day one. Some of the key deliverables will include: Monitor and manage a queue of tickets to ensure all tickets are within SLA targets Provide excellent customer service for all tickets ensuring customer expectations are set and regular communication is sent to customers Provide technical support to business users/ICT BAU support staff Working alone, or as part of a team, analyse the underlying issues arising from investigations into requirements and problems, and identify available options for consideration Manage small change requests through the full systems life cycle to completion. Including Requirement Gathering, Feasibility Analysis, Specification, Build and Configuration, Testing and UAT, Training, Implementation, Operational Handover and Post Implementation Support Ensure system configuration and operational support documentation is complete and accurate Support continuous improvement programs in response to support service metrics, customer feedback and process efficiencies Carry out root cause analysis in support of Problem Management. Reconcile issues across support teams to improve Incident Management Process Provide support to ICT Projects Work with a project team to assist with the timely delivery of tasks within a project. Tasks could include Testing and UAT, Training, Operational Handover. Ensure progress/issues/delays are communicated effectively with the Project Manager Delivery of BAU handover tasks into the Systems team and other ICT teams where necessary Create new and update existing Standard Process documentation to aid with knowledge sharing within the systems team. Arrange, prepare and conduct meetings, workshops, training and presentations for a wide variety of audiences. Security Patches/Service Packs are installed in a timely manner, in-line with Cyber Essentials Ensure Information Security risks are identified, reported and actions taken to reduce the occurrence and impact of security incidents. What we're looking for: Previous experience of working within a Systems Analyst/Application Support role Ideally have supported COINS, FocalPoint, IFS or other ERP systems Excellent analytical skills Strong communication, presentational and written skills, with the ability to explain complex issues in a simple way Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines whist still producing good quality work Proven experience at gathering requirements and in negotiations Experience in prioritisation of calls Excels at transferring knowledge through user guides or training Basic knowledge of programming code, relational databases, T-SQL and report writing Able to keep abreast of new technology and can learn new systems quickly with little guidance Exposure to 2nd line support for one or more ERP systems. Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
01/04/2026
Full time
Business Systems Analyst (Application Support) Leeds - hybrid -2-3days in office Permanent Summary We're seeking a Systems Analyst to join our team, who are based in our Leeds office. In this role, you'll support critical business systems used across the group, working closely with colleagues to plan, estimate and oversee smooth, successful implementations. You'll be at the heart of innovation, ensuring every new solution transitions seamlessly into business-as-usual operations and delivers a real impact from day one. Some of the key deliverables will include: Monitor and manage a queue of tickets to ensure all tickets are within SLA targets Provide excellent customer service for all tickets ensuring customer expectations are set and regular communication is sent to customers Provide technical support to business users/ICT BAU support staff Working alone, or as part of a team, analyse the underlying issues arising from investigations into requirements and problems, and identify available options for consideration Manage small change requests through the full systems life cycle to completion. Including Requirement Gathering, Feasibility Analysis, Specification, Build and Configuration, Testing and UAT, Training, Implementation, Operational Handover and Post Implementation Support Ensure system configuration and operational support documentation is complete and accurate Support continuous improvement programs in response to support service metrics, customer feedback and process efficiencies Carry out root cause analysis in support of Problem Management. Reconcile issues across support teams to improve Incident Management Process Provide support to ICT Projects Work with a project team to assist with the timely delivery of tasks within a project. Tasks could include Testing and UAT, Training, Operational Handover. Ensure progress/issues/delays are communicated effectively with the Project Manager Delivery of BAU handover tasks into the Systems team and other ICT teams where necessary Create new and update existing Standard Process documentation to aid with knowledge sharing within the systems team. Arrange, prepare and conduct meetings, workshops, training and presentations for a wide variety of audiences. Security Patches/Service Packs are installed in a timely manner, in-line with Cyber Essentials Ensure Information Security risks are identified, reported and actions taken to reduce the occurrence and impact of security incidents. What we're looking for: Previous experience of working within a Systems Analyst/Application Support role Ideally have supported COINS, FocalPoint, IFS or other ERP systems Excellent analytical skills Strong communication, presentational and written skills, with the ability to explain complex issues in a simple way Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines whist still producing good quality work Proven experience at gathering requirements and in negotiations Experience in prioritisation of calls Excels at transferring knowledge through user guides or training Basic knowledge of programming code, relational databases, T-SQL and report writing Able to keep abreast of new technology and can learn new systems quickly with little guidance Exposure to 2nd line support for one or more ERP systems. Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
Tender Coordinator We are looking for a highly motivated Tender Coordinator to join the Sales Department within a fast-paced environment. This is a 37 hour a week job, based at the Gloucester office. Mon- Thurs 08:30am - 5pm and Fri 08:30am - 4.30pm with a 1 hour lunch break. All applicants must be eligible for UKSC clearances. Key Responsibilities for a Tender Coordinator The Tender Coordinator manages the end-to-end tender process from opportunity identification to submission. The role ensures compliance, accuracy, professional presentation, and coordination across departments including Sales, Engineering & Operations. Lead the bid/no-bid process and coordinate tender submissions. Maintain and develop a library of standard responses, case studies, and CVs. Lead cross functional meetings & reviews ensuring capture of actions, minutes and deadlines. Report regularly on tender pipeline and progress. Preparing, managing, and submitting bids for contracts, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Maintaining effective communication between the entire team. Compiling and formatting tender documents, including drafting plans, policies, and procedures, and ensuring all mandatory documents are updated and accurate. Support the preparation, proofreading, and submission of bids and tenders. Collate team inputs, write and format responses, and ensure compliance with guidelines and deadlines. Document & Records Management: Maintain a library of submissions, templates, case studies, and standard company information. Ensure version control and keep internal systems updated with outcomes and feedback. Opportunity Monitoring: Track tender portals and shared inboxes for new opportunities. Distribute relevant tenders and updates to stakeholders and conduct research to identify new portals and frameworks. Administrative & Team Support: Coordinate, manage & monitor timelines, manage shared calendars, track and ensure contributions from all team members to ensure compliance throughout. Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with internal teams and external clients to support bid progress through clear and timely communication. Minimum requirements for Tender Coordinator Enthusiastic & engaging, proactive, ambitious & forward thinking. Ability to work independently & as part of a team. Ability to work to deadlines with excellent time management skills. A high level of accuracy & organisational skills, along with attention to detail is crucial for ensuring compliance & completeness of tenders. Expectation for a Tender Coordinator Strong IT skills & knowledge of necessary software including MSWord, Excel & Outlook. Excellent written & verbal communication & interpersonal skills and fluency in English. Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines. Experience with PowerPoint and SharePoint. Ability to manage multiple deadlines. Bid/Tender writing qualifications and/or experience. Desirable for a Tender Coordinator Experience within technical or telecoms environments. Cherry & White Ltd is a leading international provider of advanced Telecommunications solutions for mission and business critical networks. We are recognised for innovative technology solutions, providing the network infrastructure and associated applications that optimise existing networks, as well as delivering digital transformation programs that provide a seamless transition from legacy to new technology. Compensation for Tender Coordinator Basic salary £32,000 - £35,000 per annum depending on experience. 20 days Annual leave (and 8 Bank Holidays) plus one day Birthday Leave. Pension scheme enrolment once completed 3-month employment. 6-month probation period.
01/04/2026
Full time
Tender Coordinator We are looking for a highly motivated Tender Coordinator to join the Sales Department within a fast-paced environment. This is a 37 hour a week job, based at the Gloucester office. Mon- Thurs 08:30am - 5pm and Fri 08:30am - 4.30pm with a 1 hour lunch break. All applicants must be eligible for UKSC clearances. Key Responsibilities for a Tender Coordinator The Tender Coordinator manages the end-to-end tender process from opportunity identification to submission. The role ensures compliance, accuracy, professional presentation, and coordination across departments including Sales, Engineering & Operations. Lead the bid/no-bid process and coordinate tender submissions. Maintain and develop a library of standard responses, case studies, and CVs. Lead cross functional meetings & reviews ensuring capture of actions, minutes and deadlines. Report regularly on tender pipeline and progress. Preparing, managing, and submitting bids for contracts, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Maintaining effective communication between the entire team. Compiling and formatting tender documents, including drafting plans, policies, and procedures, and ensuring all mandatory documents are updated and accurate. Support the preparation, proofreading, and submission of bids and tenders. Collate team inputs, write and format responses, and ensure compliance with guidelines and deadlines. Document & Records Management: Maintain a library of submissions, templates, case studies, and standard company information. Ensure version control and keep internal systems updated with outcomes and feedback. Opportunity Monitoring: Track tender portals and shared inboxes for new opportunities. Distribute relevant tenders and updates to stakeholders and conduct research to identify new portals and frameworks. Administrative & Team Support: Coordinate, manage & monitor timelines, manage shared calendars, track and ensure contributions from all team members to ensure compliance throughout. Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with internal teams and external clients to support bid progress through clear and timely communication. Minimum requirements for Tender Coordinator Enthusiastic & engaging, proactive, ambitious & forward thinking. Ability to work independently & as part of a team. Ability to work to deadlines with excellent time management skills. A high level of accuracy & organisational skills, along with attention to detail is crucial for ensuring compliance & completeness of tenders. Expectation for a Tender Coordinator Strong IT skills & knowledge of necessary software including MSWord, Excel & Outlook. Excellent written & verbal communication & interpersonal skills and fluency in English. Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines. Experience with PowerPoint and SharePoint. Ability to manage multiple deadlines. Bid/Tender writing qualifications and/or experience. Desirable for a Tender Coordinator Experience within technical or telecoms environments. Cherry & White Ltd is a leading international provider of advanced Telecommunications solutions for mission and business critical networks. We are recognised for innovative technology solutions, providing the network infrastructure and associated applications that optimise existing networks, as well as delivering digital transformation programs that provide a seamless transition from legacy to new technology. Compensation for Tender Coordinator Basic salary £32,000 - £35,000 per annum depending on experience. 20 days Annual leave (and 8 Bank Holidays) plus one day Birthday Leave. Pension scheme enrolment once completed 3-month employment. 6-month probation period.
IT Programme Manager - Defence Location : Bristol Salary : 65,600 to 79,946 Hybrid We are seeking an IT Programme Manager to strategically identify, plan, and coordinate a set of related projects and activities in support of specific business strategies and objectives. This high-level, strategic role focuses on realising business benefits through the successful completion of complex programmes, managing exceptions, monitoring progress, and ensuring alignment to business objectives. Day-to-day of the role: Plan, direct, and coordinate activities to manage and implement a programme from initiation to final operational transition, utilising established programme methodologies. Develop and maintain programme vision, roadmap, definition document, and plan in agreement with the senior responsible owner. Schedule, monitor, and report on programme-related activities, establishing effective governance and risk management frameworks. Manage programme interdependencies in support of specific business strategies and objectives, ensuring programmes are managed to realise agreed business benefits within set timescales. Lead the development of comprehensive stakeholder management strategies and plans, establishing and building long-term, strategic relationships with key stakeholders to support programme delivery and associated change initiatives. Required Skills & Qualifications: APM Managing Successful Programmes qualification (or equivalent) with a minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience as a Programme Manager. Proven track record managing large, complex IT projects and programmes from start to finish. Experience leading multiple project teams, mentoring, and driving strategic initiatives. Good all round IT knowledge with a focus on IT projects like networking, infrastructure, cyber security Strong stakeholder management and relationship management skills, with the ability to negotiate and influence senior leaders, technical specialists, and system users. Excellent leadership and communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues at all levels. If you are interested in this position, please apply online or for more information please contact me on
01/04/2026
Full time
IT Programme Manager - Defence Location : Bristol Salary : 65,600 to 79,946 Hybrid We are seeking an IT Programme Manager to strategically identify, plan, and coordinate a set of related projects and activities in support of specific business strategies and objectives. This high-level, strategic role focuses on realising business benefits through the successful completion of complex programmes, managing exceptions, monitoring progress, and ensuring alignment to business objectives. Day-to-day of the role: Plan, direct, and coordinate activities to manage and implement a programme from initiation to final operational transition, utilising established programme methodologies. Develop and maintain programme vision, roadmap, definition document, and plan in agreement with the senior responsible owner. Schedule, monitor, and report on programme-related activities, establishing effective governance and risk management frameworks. Manage programme interdependencies in support of specific business strategies and objectives, ensuring programmes are managed to realise agreed business benefits within set timescales. Lead the development of comprehensive stakeholder management strategies and plans, establishing and building long-term, strategic relationships with key stakeholders to support programme delivery and associated change initiatives. Required Skills & Qualifications: APM Managing Successful Programmes qualification (or equivalent) with a minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience as a Programme Manager. Proven track record managing large, complex IT projects and programmes from start to finish. Experience leading multiple project teams, mentoring, and driving strategic initiatives. Good all round IT knowledge with a focus on IT projects like networking, infrastructure, cyber security Strong stakeholder management and relationship management skills, with the ability to negotiate and influence senior leaders, technical specialists, and system users. Excellent leadership and communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues at all levels. If you are interested in this position, please apply online or for more information please contact me on
Network Engineer Milton Keynes (Hybrid 3 days PW) 500 - 550pd DOE (Inside IR35) 6 month initial contract Ideally SC/DV Cleared (Need to be eligible if not) My central Government client is looking for an experienced Network Engineer to be responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure with a focus on high availability, performance, and resilience. You will provide advanced technical leadership across routing, switching, firewall administration, and network security operations. On a day to day basis you will be the escalation point for complex issues involving Cisco switching platforms, Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD), and Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls, ensuring the network reliably supports business operations. Responsibilities: Enterprise LAN/WAN design, optimization, and lifecycle management Firewall, IPS/IDS, and network security policy management Advanced troubleshooting of network performance, connectivity, and security issues Leading network modernization, migration, and automation initiatives Ensuring compliance with security frameworks and organizational standards Collaboration with cross-functional IT teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions Experience Required: Experience in support and design in highly secure environments. Cisco Switching, Routing, Security and wireless technologies Network Protocols TCP/IP, BGP, ICMP, OSPF, IPSEC Cisco ASA Firewall Administration and design Cisco Firepower ( NGFW) Palo Alto Firewall administration. Knowledge of Virtual Environments and virtual network solutions,(ie VMWare ) Experience in Cisco ISE and PRIME BIG IP F5 Administration Configuration - LTM, ASM Network Monitoring PRTG Cisco ACI Azure AWS experience Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
01/04/2026
Contractor
Network Engineer Milton Keynes (Hybrid 3 days PW) 500 - 550pd DOE (Inside IR35) 6 month initial contract Ideally SC/DV Cleared (Need to be eligible if not) My central Government client is looking for an experienced Network Engineer to be responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure with a focus on high availability, performance, and resilience. You will provide advanced technical leadership across routing, switching, firewall administration, and network security operations. On a day to day basis you will be the escalation point for complex issues involving Cisco switching platforms, Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD), and Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls, ensuring the network reliably supports business operations. Responsibilities: Enterprise LAN/WAN design, optimization, and lifecycle management Firewall, IPS/IDS, and network security policy management Advanced troubleshooting of network performance, connectivity, and security issues Leading network modernization, migration, and automation initiatives Ensuring compliance with security frameworks and organizational standards Collaboration with cross-functional IT teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions Experience Required: Experience in support and design in highly secure environments. Cisco Switching, Routing, Security and wireless technologies Network Protocols TCP/IP, BGP, ICMP, OSPF, IPSEC Cisco ASA Firewall Administration and design Cisco Firepower ( NGFW) Palo Alto Firewall administration. Knowledge of Virtual Environments and virtual network solutions,(ie VMWare ) Experience in Cisco ISE and PRIME BIG IP F5 Administration Configuration - LTM, ASM Network Monitoring PRTG Cisco ACI Azure AWS experience Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Service Assurance Analyst Service Assurance Lead, Service Design, Service Transition, Service Operations, SLA, Service Level Agreements, Digital Services, Service Acceptance Criteria, PRISM Governance, Continuous Service Improvement Plans (CSIP), ITIL Framework, Third-party Management Daily Rate: £400-£475 (via Umbrella) Contract Duration: 6 months initial 3 days per week on-site in Warrington, 2 WFH We are seeking a Service Assurance Analyst to join our team on a contract basis. The role involves contributing to various stages of service design, transition, and operations, ensuring that service level agreements (SLAs) are realistic and met. This position requires a blend of technical understanding and excellent stakeholder management skills. Day-to-day of the role: Contribute to the design and production of Digital Services related processes and documentation. Provide service governance for projects through Service Acceptance Criteria and PRISM Governance. Communicate effectively with all stakeholders before, during, and after changes delivered by Digital Operations & Project Delivery. Document and disseminate knowledge gained during the test, change, release, and deployment phases to all relevant parties. Ensure new or changed services are accepted by the business and stakeholders before implementation. Assist with the implementation of Continuous Service Improvement Plans (CSIPs) within the Digital Operations function. Monitor and respond appropriately to day-to-day customer/client issues to ensure resolution. Promote a positive image for Digital Operations, building and sustaining strong working relationships. Work with third parties to ensure they deliver maximum value to the business. Make decisions based on process and experience, and identify ways to improve existing services. Required Skills & Qualifications: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present information effectively to a broad audience. Analytical and methodical, able to work through ambiguity. Experience working with multiple third parties at all levels and managing multiple priorities. Good awareness of financial and commercial commitments and liabilities, and the impact of unsuccessful change implementation. Strong experience in project management methodology, including delivery methods and testing lifecycle. Understanding of technology, infrastructure, telecommunications, and networks, with the ability to translate technical information for business users. Excellent customer service attitude, communication, and interpersonal skills including strong influencing and stakeholder management. Broad business knowledge, including understanding of 'end-to-end' process operation. ITIL Foundation qualified (v3 or 4), or experience working within an ITIL framework, and willingness to work towards qualification. In the first instance please submit your CV.
01/04/2026
Contractor
Service Assurance Analyst Service Assurance Lead, Service Design, Service Transition, Service Operations, SLA, Service Level Agreements, Digital Services, Service Acceptance Criteria, PRISM Governance, Continuous Service Improvement Plans (CSIP), ITIL Framework, Third-party Management Daily Rate: £400-£475 (via Umbrella) Contract Duration: 6 months initial 3 days per week on-site in Warrington, 2 WFH We are seeking a Service Assurance Analyst to join our team on a contract basis. The role involves contributing to various stages of service design, transition, and operations, ensuring that service level agreements (SLAs) are realistic and met. This position requires a blend of technical understanding and excellent stakeholder management skills. Day-to-day of the role: Contribute to the design and production of Digital Services related processes and documentation. Provide service governance for projects through Service Acceptance Criteria and PRISM Governance. Communicate effectively with all stakeholders before, during, and after changes delivered by Digital Operations & Project Delivery. Document and disseminate knowledge gained during the test, change, release, and deployment phases to all relevant parties. Ensure new or changed services are accepted by the business and stakeholders before implementation. Assist with the implementation of Continuous Service Improvement Plans (CSIPs) within the Digital Operations function. Monitor and respond appropriately to day-to-day customer/client issues to ensure resolution. Promote a positive image for Digital Operations, building and sustaining strong working relationships. Work with third parties to ensure they deliver maximum value to the business. Make decisions based on process and experience, and identify ways to improve existing services. Required Skills & Qualifications: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present information effectively to a broad audience. Analytical and methodical, able to work through ambiguity. Experience working with multiple third parties at all levels and managing multiple priorities. Good awareness of financial and commercial commitments and liabilities, and the impact of unsuccessful change implementation. Strong experience in project management methodology, including delivery methods and testing lifecycle. Understanding of technology, infrastructure, telecommunications, and networks, with the ability to translate technical information for business users. Excellent customer service attitude, communication, and interpersonal skills including strong influencing and stakeholder management. Broad business knowledge, including understanding of 'end-to-end' process operation. ITIL Foundation qualified (v3 or 4), or experience working within an ITIL framework, and willingness to work towards qualification. In the first instance please submit your CV.
2nd Line Support Engineer (Contract) Location: Fully Remote Rate: £180 per day (Outside IR35) Contract: 2 months Our client, a leading managed services provider, is hiring a 2nd Line Support Engineer to support a diverse client base across the UK. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced MSP environment, resolving complex technical issues and contributing to high-quality service delivery. What you'll do Provide 2nd line technical support across a multi-client environment Troubleshoot Microsoft 365 issues (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Azure AD) Support and configure Aruba networking (APs, switches, infrastructure) Diagnose network issues across TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs and connectivity Manage and update tickets through ITSM tools, ensuring SLA adherence You'll work closely with 1st and 3rd line teams to ensure timely resolution, while contributing to documentation and continuous service improvement. What we're looking for Proven experience in a 2nd Line or Service Desk role within an MSP Strong Microsoft 365 administration and troubleshooting skills Hands-on experience with Aruba networking (wired and wireless) Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing) Strong communication skills with a customer-focused approach The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, comfortable working remotely, and thrive in a collaborative, service-driven environment. Why join? Fully remote contract Outside IR35 engagement Immediate start in a busy, high-performing team Opportunity to work across diverse client environments ? Apply now to support delivery in a fast-moving MSP setting.
01/04/2026
Contractor
2nd Line Support Engineer (Contract) Location: Fully Remote Rate: £180 per day (Outside IR35) Contract: 2 months Our client, a leading managed services provider, is hiring a 2nd Line Support Engineer to support a diverse client base across the UK. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced MSP environment, resolving complex technical issues and contributing to high-quality service delivery. What you'll do Provide 2nd line technical support across a multi-client environment Troubleshoot Microsoft 365 issues (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Azure AD) Support and configure Aruba networking (APs, switches, infrastructure) Diagnose network issues across TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs and connectivity Manage and update tickets through ITSM tools, ensuring SLA adherence You'll work closely with 1st and 3rd line teams to ensure timely resolution, while contributing to documentation and continuous service improvement. What we're looking for Proven experience in a 2nd Line or Service Desk role within an MSP Strong Microsoft 365 administration and troubleshooting skills Hands-on experience with Aruba networking (wired and wireless) Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing) Strong communication skills with a customer-focused approach The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, comfortable working remotely, and thrive in a collaborative, service-driven environment. Why join? Fully remote contract Outside IR35 engagement Immediate start in a busy, high-performing team Opportunity to work across diverse client environments ? Apply now to support delivery in a fast-moving MSP setting.
CMC Markets is seeking a Senior Low Latency Java Developer to join our Quantitative Strategies team within Pricing & Risk, working on our high-performance, high-frequency trading platform. This is a hands-on role at the core of our market-making technology stack, where nanoseconds matter and engineering excellence is critical. You'll design and build ultra-low latency pricing and risk systems that directly power our global trading operations. If you thrive in performance-critical environments and want your work to have real market impact, we'd love to hear from you. Ultra-Low Latency Engineering Develop and optimise high-performance Java (21+) systems for pricing, risk and trading. Build and enhance components within a low latency, high-throughput trading architecture. Apply advanced concurrency, memory management and performance tuning techniques. System Design & Ownership Take responsibility for designing scalable, resilient and maintainable systems. Contribute to architectural decisions across the trading and risk platform. Build tooling to improve monitoring, maintenance and performance diagnostics. Trading-Focused Collaboration Work closely with Quants, Financial Engineering, Front Office and Business Operations. Support live trading systems, troubleshooting time-critical production issues. Contribute to the continuous evolution of our electronic trading infrastructure. Mentorship & Technical Leadership Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers. Champion engineering best practices, clean code principles and robust design patterns. What You'll Bring Strong hands-on Java development experience within low latency financial systems. Deep understanding of performance optimisation, concurrency and JVM internals. Experience working on pricing, risk or electronic trading platforms. Knowledge of FIX protocol, order routing and broker connectivity highly beneficial. Strong mathematical and problem-solving mindset. Experience across asset classes such as FX, Equities, Commodities or Derivatives preferred. Ability to operate calmly in a fast-paced, front-office trading environment. Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction. Minimum 2:1 degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or another numerate discipline. Why Join CMC Markets? Direct impact on global trading and risk systems. Close proximity to the trading floor and real-time market operations. High-visibility role within a performance-driven engineering culture. Strong focus on continuous learning and technical excellence. Clear progression opportunities into senior technical and leadership roles. CMC Markets is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
01/04/2026
Full time
CMC Markets is seeking a Senior Low Latency Java Developer to join our Quantitative Strategies team within Pricing & Risk, working on our high-performance, high-frequency trading platform. This is a hands-on role at the core of our market-making technology stack, where nanoseconds matter and engineering excellence is critical. You'll design and build ultra-low latency pricing and risk systems that directly power our global trading operations. If you thrive in performance-critical environments and want your work to have real market impact, we'd love to hear from you. Ultra-Low Latency Engineering Develop and optimise high-performance Java (21+) systems for pricing, risk and trading. Build and enhance components within a low latency, high-throughput trading architecture. Apply advanced concurrency, memory management and performance tuning techniques. System Design & Ownership Take responsibility for designing scalable, resilient and maintainable systems. Contribute to architectural decisions across the trading and risk platform. Build tooling to improve monitoring, maintenance and performance diagnostics. Trading-Focused Collaboration Work closely with Quants, Financial Engineering, Front Office and Business Operations. Support live trading systems, troubleshooting time-critical production issues. Contribute to the continuous evolution of our electronic trading infrastructure. Mentorship & Technical Leadership Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers. Champion engineering best practices, clean code principles and robust design patterns. What You'll Bring Strong hands-on Java development experience within low latency financial systems. Deep understanding of performance optimisation, concurrency and JVM internals. Experience working on pricing, risk or electronic trading platforms. Knowledge of FIX protocol, order routing and broker connectivity highly beneficial. Strong mathematical and problem-solving mindset. Experience across asset classes such as FX, Equities, Commodities or Derivatives preferred. Ability to operate calmly in a fast-paced, front-office trading environment. Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction. Minimum 2:1 degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or another numerate discipline. Why Join CMC Markets? Direct impact on global trading and risk systems. Close proximity to the trading floor and real-time market operations. High-visibility role within a performance-driven engineering culture. Strong focus on continuous learning and technical excellence. Clear progression opportunities into senior technical and leadership roles. CMC Markets is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
Job Title: SYSPRO Applications Specialist Team: Working within a team of IT professionals, comprising IT Support, IT Developers and Systems Administrators. Reports To (job title): Development Team Lead Location: Camberley Role Purpose and Department Purpose To plan, support, maintain and develop the Company's SYSPRO ERP system, and associated applications, ensuring optimum usage of the system and serving as a technical lead on projects involving implementation and maintenance of ERP-related applications, databases and reports. Requires thorough knowledge about all aspects of the ERP system's software and related database schema. Dimensions of the Role Travel Required? Yes No Travel to regional offices, suppliers and seminars to meet key stakeholders, review performance, identify operational improvements and to develop understanding of best practice and on-going developments in IT Support. Responsibilities: Indirect supervision and evaluation of work of development, infrastructure and support staff related to ERP Applications The Role and Role Specific Competencies To perform day-to-day system administration functions for Syspro and related application and database infrastructure This includes testing and application of system patches, measurement and maintenance of system performance, security of data through role configuration etc. Troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day and complex technical problems with Syspro and related applications, including database applications and server problems, liaising with colleagues and escalating to vendor as appropriate. Managing the support and development relationship with the vendor to maintain required levels of coverage and proactive implementation / development of additional functionality Develop/ implement changes to the Syspro environment to support business process changes and efficiency improvements. To function as the lead specialist on projects to enhance or test ERP systems and applications to meet changing business needs. Maintain system documentation for Syspro and the wider ERP infrastructure. To manage the Syspro software configuration, the testing and debugging of ERP functional modules and the maintenance of Syspro database tables. Develop and maintain reports, spreadsheets and external integration pieces to support business reporting requirements. Identify, design and implement ancillary functions to enhance core Syspro functionality using established toolsets where necessary. Identify and evaluate new features and functionality which may be of benefit to the business. Develop and maintain DataSwitch integrations with other systems. Analyse business process changes with users and other stakeholders to identify the most appropriate solution within Syspro and other line-of-business applications. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential Expert Technical Knowledge of ERP systems Microsoft SQL server database administration SQL queries, view and stored procedure design. Knowledge and understanding of database schemas. Experience of database reporting tools Evidence of supporting large-scale business process change projects. Expert in use and development of Excel functions, macros and data connections Working knowledge of C#, ASP.net framework/ .Net core Excellent knowledge of VBScript / VBA DataSwitch development and administration Business process analysis experience Desirable Experience of managing others Familiar with standard concepts, DB best practices and procedures within the particular field. Experience of managing suppliers and 3rd party or outsourced contracts. Competent in using Office 365 Power BI JavaScript Expert technical knowledge of Syspro 8 Experience of Crystal Reports Experience of writing business requirements documentation.
01/04/2026
Full time
Job Title: SYSPRO Applications Specialist Team: Working within a team of IT professionals, comprising IT Support, IT Developers and Systems Administrators. Reports To (job title): Development Team Lead Location: Camberley Role Purpose and Department Purpose To plan, support, maintain and develop the Company's SYSPRO ERP system, and associated applications, ensuring optimum usage of the system and serving as a technical lead on projects involving implementation and maintenance of ERP-related applications, databases and reports. Requires thorough knowledge about all aspects of the ERP system's software and related database schema. Dimensions of the Role Travel Required? Yes No Travel to regional offices, suppliers and seminars to meet key stakeholders, review performance, identify operational improvements and to develop understanding of best practice and on-going developments in IT Support. Responsibilities: Indirect supervision and evaluation of work of development, infrastructure and support staff related to ERP Applications The Role and Role Specific Competencies To perform day-to-day system administration functions for Syspro and related application and database infrastructure This includes testing and application of system patches, measurement and maintenance of system performance, security of data through role configuration etc. Troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day and complex technical problems with Syspro and related applications, including database applications and server problems, liaising with colleagues and escalating to vendor as appropriate. Managing the support and development relationship with the vendor to maintain required levels of coverage and proactive implementation / development of additional functionality Develop/ implement changes to the Syspro environment to support business process changes and efficiency improvements. To function as the lead specialist on projects to enhance or test ERP systems and applications to meet changing business needs. Maintain system documentation for Syspro and the wider ERP infrastructure. To manage the Syspro software configuration, the testing and debugging of ERP functional modules and the maintenance of Syspro database tables. Develop and maintain reports, spreadsheets and external integration pieces to support business reporting requirements. Identify, design and implement ancillary functions to enhance core Syspro functionality using established toolsets where necessary. Identify and evaluate new features and functionality which may be of benefit to the business. Develop and maintain DataSwitch integrations with other systems. Analyse business process changes with users and other stakeholders to identify the most appropriate solution within Syspro and other line-of-business applications. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential Expert Technical Knowledge of ERP systems Microsoft SQL server database administration SQL queries, view and stored procedure design. Knowledge and understanding of database schemas. Experience of database reporting tools Evidence of supporting large-scale business process change projects. Expert in use and development of Excel functions, macros and data connections Working knowledge of C#, ASP.net framework/ .Net core Excellent knowledge of VBScript / VBA DataSwitch development and administration Business process analysis experience Desirable Experience of managing others Familiar with standard concepts, DB best practices and procedures within the particular field. Experience of managing suppliers and 3rd party or outsourced contracts. Competent in using Office 365 Power BI JavaScript Expert technical knowledge of Syspro 8 Experience of Crystal Reports Experience of writing business requirements documentation.
UK Wide Roll Out £150 - £250 A Night Ongoing Work Data Cabling Engineers - UK Wide Roll Out Senior and Junior Positions Available Position Overview We are seeking experienced Data Cabling Engineers for a major UK-wide infrastructure roll out project. This is an excellent opportunity for both senior engineers and junior engineers to work on large-scale telecommunications installations across multiple locations throughout the United Kingdom. Available Positions Senior Data Cabling Engineer Rate: £200 - £250 per night Experience Level: 5+ years in data cabling and telecommunications Junior Data Cabling Engineer Rate: £150 - £180 per night Experience Level: 1-4 years in data cabling and telecommunications Key Requirements Essential Requirements Own Vehicle: Must have reliable transport suitable for carrying tools and equipment Own Tools: Complete professional toolkit for data cabling work UK Wide Travel: Willingness to travel throughout the UK as project demands Accommodation: Arrange own accommodation as needed Valid UK Driving Licence: Essential for travel between sites Technical Skills Required Senior Engineer Extensive experience in Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6a installations Advanced knowledge of structured cabling standards (BS EN 50173, ISO/IEC 11801) Experience with cable management systems and containment Proficiency in testing and certification using Fluke or similar test equipment Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications Leadership and mentoring capabilities for junior team members Problem-solving and troubleshooting complex installations Junior Engineer Solid foundation in data cabling installation techniques Experience with Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6a cable installations Basic understanding of structured cabling principles Familiarity with cable termination and testing procedures Ability to work under supervision and follow detailed instructions Willingness to learn and develop advanced skills General Requirements Health & Safety: CSCS card or equivalent safety certification preferred Working at Height: Comfortable working on ladders, in ceiling voids, and raised floors Physical Demands: Able to lift equipment and work in confined spaces Professional Approach: Excellent timekeeping, communication, and customer service skills Flexible Schedule: Available for extended periods away from home base Project Details Duration: Long-term contract with potential for extension Locations: Various sites across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland Project Type: Large-scale commercial data infrastructure installations Working Hours: Night work Team Structure: Mixed teams of senior and junior engineers What We Provide Competitive nightly rates Ongoing technical training opportunities Career progression pathways Regular work with established client base Application Requirements Please provide: Detailed CV highlighting relevant cabling experience List of professional qualifications and certifications Details of vehicle and tool inventory References from previous cabling projects Availability and preferred working regions Next Steps Successful candidates will be contacted for initial phone screening followed by technical assessment. Start dates are flexible based on current project requirements and candidate availability.
01/04/2026
Seasonal
UK Wide Roll Out £150 - £250 A Night Ongoing Work Data Cabling Engineers - UK Wide Roll Out Senior and Junior Positions Available Position Overview We are seeking experienced Data Cabling Engineers for a major UK-wide infrastructure roll out project. This is an excellent opportunity for both senior engineers and junior engineers to work on large-scale telecommunications installations across multiple locations throughout the United Kingdom. Available Positions Senior Data Cabling Engineer Rate: £200 - £250 per night Experience Level: 5+ years in data cabling and telecommunications Junior Data Cabling Engineer Rate: £150 - £180 per night Experience Level: 1-4 years in data cabling and telecommunications Key Requirements Essential Requirements Own Vehicle: Must have reliable transport suitable for carrying tools and equipment Own Tools: Complete professional toolkit for data cabling work UK Wide Travel: Willingness to travel throughout the UK as project demands Accommodation: Arrange own accommodation as needed Valid UK Driving Licence: Essential for travel between sites Technical Skills Required Senior Engineer Extensive experience in Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6a installations Advanced knowledge of structured cabling standards (BS EN 50173, ISO/IEC 11801) Experience with cable management systems and containment Proficiency in testing and certification using Fluke or similar test equipment Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications Leadership and mentoring capabilities for junior team members Problem-solving and troubleshooting complex installations Junior Engineer Solid foundation in data cabling installation techniques Experience with Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6a cable installations Basic understanding of structured cabling principles Familiarity with cable termination and testing procedures Ability to work under supervision and follow detailed instructions Willingness to learn and develop advanced skills General Requirements Health & Safety: CSCS card or equivalent safety certification preferred Working at Height: Comfortable working on ladders, in ceiling voids, and raised floors Physical Demands: Able to lift equipment and work in confined spaces Professional Approach: Excellent timekeeping, communication, and customer service skills Flexible Schedule: Available for extended periods away from home base Project Details Duration: Long-term contract with potential for extension Locations: Various sites across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland Project Type: Large-scale commercial data infrastructure installations Working Hours: Night work Team Structure: Mixed teams of senior and junior engineers What We Provide Competitive nightly rates Ongoing technical training opportunities Career progression pathways Regular work with established client base Application Requirements Please provide: Detailed CV highlighting relevant cabling experience List of professional qualifications and certifications Details of vehicle and tool inventory References from previous cabling projects Availability and preferred working regions Next Steps Successful candidates will be contacted for initial phone screening followed by technical assessment. Start dates are flexible based on current project requirements and candidate availability.
Are you an Infrastructure Manager with a solid technical background looking for a new role? Sopra Steria's Aerospace, Defence and Security sector is currently recruiting for an Infrastructure Manager to help support a high-performing, key account within the business. The key experience required to be a success in this role would be good interpersonal skills from direct people management to the management of both internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate would also have come from a technical background with an understanding of areas including Server, Database, Linux, Backup & Storage and Security. This position will focus on the line management of several technical "Towers" within the account and the relationship and interaction with tower leads as well as the higher echelons of management as well as to interface directly with the account. We are comfortable with a hybrid working arrangement for this role, being based local to hubs in either Stevenage or Portsmouth is ideal. There will also be travel to our office in Newport. Due to the sensitivity of the project, we are only able to progress with candidates eligible for SC clearance. What you'll be doing Oversee day-to-day infrastructure operations. Technical oversight of client back-office systems, such as Windows and Unix Server estates, Storage & Backup technologies, Databases, Identity & Access Management (IAM), and Messaging platforms. Collaborate with Product Delivery Managers and adjacent technical teams on the client side. Ensure adherence to security policies and compliance requirements, including all patching activities. Track improvement ideas, prioritise based on business impact, and present outcomes to stakeholders. Act as a key point of contact for client stakeholders. What You'll bring: Excellent leadership and communication skills. Proven experience working in a client facing role, in particular managing external (Client) stakeholders. Strong people management background with an emphasis on management of technical teams. Exposure to and understanding of key technical elements including Linux, VMware, Monitoring (Check MK), Databases (MongoDB), Vulnerability management. Working knowledge of ITIL processes and modern infrastructure management practices. It would be great if you had: Experience with Automation for patching, compliance and configuration drift mediation. Technical qualifications in relevant areas. If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment type: Full-time, permanent. Location: Hybrid working with travel to offices in Stevenage, Portsmouth and Newport. Security Clearance level: SC. Internal Recruiter: Olly Walker. Salary: Negotiable depending on experience. Benefits: £5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund. Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? Our Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions that bring clients enduring business value across the UK's Public and Private sectors. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported, delivering exceptional rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida the UK's largest Diversity and Inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
01/04/2026
Full time
Are you an Infrastructure Manager with a solid technical background looking for a new role? Sopra Steria's Aerospace, Defence and Security sector is currently recruiting for an Infrastructure Manager to help support a high-performing, key account within the business. The key experience required to be a success in this role would be good interpersonal skills from direct people management to the management of both internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate would also have come from a technical background with an understanding of areas including Server, Database, Linux, Backup & Storage and Security. This position will focus on the line management of several technical "Towers" within the account and the relationship and interaction with tower leads as well as the higher echelons of management as well as to interface directly with the account. We are comfortable with a hybrid working arrangement for this role, being based local to hubs in either Stevenage or Portsmouth is ideal. There will also be travel to our office in Newport. Due to the sensitivity of the project, we are only able to progress with candidates eligible for SC clearance. What you'll be doing Oversee day-to-day infrastructure operations. Technical oversight of client back-office systems, such as Windows and Unix Server estates, Storage & Backup technologies, Databases, Identity & Access Management (IAM), and Messaging platforms. Collaborate with Product Delivery Managers and adjacent technical teams on the client side. Ensure adherence to security policies and compliance requirements, including all patching activities. Track improvement ideas, prioritise based on business impact, and present outcomes to stakeholders. Act as a key point of contact for client stakeholders. What You'll bring: Excellent leadership and communication skills. Proven experience working in a client facing role, in particular managing external (Client) stakeholders. Strong people management background with an emphasis on management of technical teams. Exposure to and understanding of key technical elements including Linux, VMware, Monitoring (Check MK), Databases (MongoDB), Vulnerability management. Working knowledge of ITIL processes and modern infrastructure management practices. It would be great if you had: Experience with Automation for patching, compliance and configuration drift mediation. Technical qualifications in relevant areas. If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment type: Full-time, permanent. Location: Hybrid working with travel to offices in Stevenage, Portsmouth and Newport. Security Clearance level: SC. Internal Recruiter: Olly Walker. Salary: Negotiable depending on experience. Benefits: £5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund. Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? Our Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions that bring clients enduring business value across the UK's Public and Private sectors. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported, delivering exceptional rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida the UK's largest Diversity and Inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
Job Title: 2nd Line Support Team Leader Location: Near Richmond, London (On-site) Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated and versatile IT professional to join our client in South West London. This role combines hands-on 2nd Line Support with team leadership and project coordination responsibilities within a fast-paced Managed Service Provider. You will play a key role in supporting clients, delivering IT projects, and leading a small team of engineers to ensure high-quality service delivery. Key Responsibilities Provide advanced technical support for escalated issues across desktop, server, and network environments Troubleshoot and resolve incidents related to Microsoft technologies, networking, and cloud services Manage and maintain client infrastructure, including patching, monitoring, and upgrades Allocate tickets and manage workloads to meet SLAs Drive best practices, service improvements, and process adherence Act as a key escalation point and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction Assist in planning and delivering IT projects Coordinate internal resources and track project progress Maintain project documentation and communicate updates to stakeholders Required Skills & Experience Proven experience in a 2nd Line Support role within an MSP environment (essential) Previous experience leading or mentoring a team Strong troubleshooting skills across: Windows Server & Desktop OS Microsoft 365 / Azure Active Directory & Group Policy Networking (DNS, DHCP, VPNs, firewalls) Experience supporting multiple clients in a fast-paced environment Solid understanding of ITIL principles and ticketing systems Desirable Skills Experience with project delivery or coordination Relevant certifications (e.g. Microsoft, CompTIA, ITIL) Exposure to cybersecurity tools and best practices
01/04/2026
Full time
Job Title: 2nd Line Support Team Leader Location: Near Richmond, London (On-site) Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated and versatile IT professional to join our client in South West London. This role combines hands-on 2nd Line Support with team leadership and project coordination responsibilities within a fast-paced Managed Service Provider. You will play a key role in supporting clients, delivering IT projects, and leading a small team of engineers to ensure high-quality service delivery. Key Responsibilities Provide advanced technical support for escalated issues across desktop, server, and network environments Troubleshoot and resolve incidents related to Microsoft technologies, networking, and cloud services Manage and maintain client infrastructure, including patching, monitoring, and upgrades Allocate tickets and manage workloads to meet SLAs Drive best practices, service improvements, and process adherence Act as a key escalation point and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction Assist in planning and delivering IT projects Coordinate internal resources and track project progress Maintain project documentation and communicate updates to stakeholders Required Skills & Experience Proven experience in a 2nd Line Support role within an MSP environment (essential) Previous experience leading or mentoring a team Strong troubleshooting skills across: Windows Server & Desktop OS Microsoft 365 / Azure Active Directory & Group Policy Networking (DNS, DHCP, VPNs, firewalls) Experience supporting multiple clients in a fast-paced environment Solid understanding of ITIL principles and ticketing systems Desirable Skills Experience with project delivery or coordination Relevant certifications (e.g. Microsoft, CompTIA, ITIL) Exposure to cybersecurity tools and best practices
Site Relationship Manager Contract up to the end of 2026 Based in Filton Offering £35ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience working in an industrial/manufacturing environment? Do you have experience building relationships? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Site Relationship Manager, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Establish and nurture a strong and trustful relationship with the Filton Plant (OWI and support functions) ensuring attendance to all relevant site routines (SQCDP, plant governance etc.) and report regularly to Plant management on the site's consumption of Digital products and their performance and value Manage Digital Stakeholder Management for the site, being the focal point for all Digital activities, and building a local view of the Digital Strategy Lead a local Digital "Digital4Opeartions" Community with the other Digital domains and Digital leaders in Operations Responsible for building and maintaining the overall Digital roadmap for the site with Plant management Ensure full alignment with the leaders of the other Digital teams supporting the Plant for Digital topics: ERP/SAP, Digital Workplace, Network & Infrastructure and lead the site multifunctional team Implement a consistent Digital Demand Mgmt. process for the plant, respecting site management priorities as well as risks/opportunities for the D Product Service Lines (PSLs) and anticipate ramp-up related support/activities Organises robust crisis management and communication to stakeholders Foster decommissioning of legacy applications for the site in close collaboration with D PSLs/Products Support & develop the ITinOT team to continually improve the cyber security of the Filton plant Coach & develop Digital team members Ensure an effective working relationship between Plant Maintenance, Cyber Security (DS) and IT/OT with a clear, agreed RASCI Monitor service level targets and report regularly to the business. Escalate when service levels are not meeting expectations Contribute to managing suppliers. Specifically the Digital Shopfloor Bundle supplier: challenge incident response time (MTTR), incident quantity (repeat incidents) and quality of support Support the transition to the new Shopfloor Bundle contract and service provider in Filton Contribute to the DOF and Filton Plant Risk and Opportunities management Your skillset may include: Broad knowledge of Digital products, organisation & processes Experience working in an industrial operations environment Knowledge of Digital tools & applications used in Operations Knowledge of cyber security practices Stakeholder management skills & experience Leading and managing If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further! Site Relationship Manager Contract up to the end of 2026 Based in Filton Offering £35ph Inside IR35 Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
01/04/2026
Contractor
Site Relationship Manager Contract up to the end of 2026 Based in Filton Offering £35ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience working in an industrial/manufacturing environment? Do you have experience building relationships? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Site Relationship Manager, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Establish and nurture a strong and trustful relationship with the Filton Plant (OWI and support functions) ensuring attendance to all relevant site routines (SQCDP, plant governance etc.) and report regularly to Plant management on the site's consumption of Digital products and their performance and value Manage Digital Stakeholder Management for the site, being the focal point for all Digital activities, and building a local view of the Digital Strategy Lead a local Digital "Digital4Opeartions" Community with the other Digital domains and Digital leaders in Operations Responsible for building and maintaining the overall Digital roadmap for the site with Plant management Ensure full alignment with the leaders of the other Digital teams supporting the Plant for Digital topics: ERP/SAP, Digital Workplace, Network & Infrastructure and lead the site multifunctional team Implement a consistent Digital Demand Mgmt. process for the plant, respecting site management priorities as well as risks/opportunities for the D Product Service Lines (PSLs) and anticipate ramp-up related support/activities Organises robust crisis management and communication to stakeholders Foster decommissioning of legacy applications for the site in close collaboration with D PSLs/Products Support & develop the ITinOT team to continually improve the cyber security of the Filton plant Coach & develop Digital team members Ensure an effective working relationship between Plant Maintenance, Cyber Security (DS) and IT/OT with a clear, agreed RASCI Monitor service level targets and report regularly to the business. Escalate when service levels are not meeting expectations Contribute to managing suppliers. Specifically the Digital Shopfloor Bundle supplier: challenge incident response time (MTTR), incident quantity (repeat incidents) and quality of support Support the transition to the new Shopfloor Bundle contract and service provider in Filton Contribute to the DOF and Filton Plant Risk and Opportunities management Your skillset may include: Broad knowledge of Digital products, organisation & processes Experience working in an industrial operations environment Knowledge of Digital tools & applications used in Operations Knowledge of cyber security practices Stakeholder management skills & experience Leading and managing If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further! Site Relationship Manager Contract up to the end of 2026 Based in Filton Offering £35ph Inside IR35 Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
DevOps Engineer Location: Newport Salary: £47,000 - £54,000 (including allowances) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Business Area: DDaT - Technology Are you passionate about collaborative working and problem-solving?Do you enjoy using your technical skills to help teams work more effectively, and get software into the hands of users with speed and stability?If you are looking for a role where you are treated as an individual and supported in your professional development, then this DevOps Engineer position is for you! An excellent, exciting opportunity within a growing civil service business, the Platform Engineering group during the companies digital transformation journey. This role is perfect for someone who wants to turn innovative ideas into customer value using a range of technologies and delivery platforms. Key Tech: Azure DevOps YAML Pipelines, Azure, Terraform, scripting, deploying to Azure Machine Learning Day-to-Day of the Role: Support all aspects of the software development lifecycle, applying DevOps principles. Lead on developing, implementing, enhancing, and managing DevOps practices following agreed processes and best practices. Design, release, and implement automated, efficient delivery pipelines and manage deployments onto Production. Provide administration, configuration, and troubleshooting support for CI & CD pipelines and hosted container applications. Lead on delivery, integration, administration, and configuration of DevOps tools. Conduct reviews and quality checks for newly delivered code and advocate for security and performance standards. Implement and configure DevOps specific monitoring, alerting, auditing, and notification strategies. Contribute to technical decisions and directions in a collaborative team environment. Attend Team and Agile Scrum ceremonies. Promote and encourage the use of test automation and infrastructure-as-code within delivery teams. Required Skills & Qualifications: Understanding of DevOps principles and experience in a DevOps or iterative development culture. Demonstrable experience with CI & CD tools, including pipeline implementation. Awareness of automated testing and embedding this in CI/CD pipelines. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with experience in service support. Technical skills in Python, Bash, PowerShell. Experience with Azure DevOps Pipelines or other CI/CD orchestration tools. Experience in containerisation technologies and platforms such as Docker or Azure container services. Experience managing and supporting distributed source code repositories (Git). Experience of consuming cloud platform resources (Microsoft Azure preferred). Experience supporting the build and deployment of, or coding in the following: Python .NET Core / C# NextJS / Node Frontend Experience with Infrastructure as code such as Terraform Experience in containerisation technologies and platforms such as Docker or Azure Container services such as Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps or Azure Container Registry Experience in managing and supporting distributed source code repositories (Git). Benefits: A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%. Hybrid working arrangements with at least 20% of time spent onsite. Opportunities for professional and career development. To apply for this DevOps Engineer position, please submit your CV to be considered immediately.
01/04/2026
Full time
DevOps Engineer Location: Newport Salary: £47,000 - £54,000 (including allowances) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Business Area: DDaT - Technology Are you passionate about collaborative working and problem-solving?Do you enjoy using your technical skills to help teams work more effectively, and get software into the hands of users with speed and stability?If you are looking for a role where you are treated as an individual and supported in your professional development, then this DevOps Engineer position is for you! An excellent, exciting opportunity within a growing civil service business, the Platform Engineering group during the companies digital transformation journey. This role is perfect for someone who wants to turn innovative ideas into customer value using a range of technologies and delivery platforms. Key Tech: Azure DevOps YAML Pipelines, Azure, Terraform, scripting, deploying to Azure Machine Learning Day-to-Day of the Role: Support all aspects of the software development lifecycle, applying DevOps principles. Lead on developing, implementing, enhancing, and managing DevOps practices following agreed processes and best practices. Design, release, and implement automated, efficient delivery pipelines and manage deployments onto Production. Provide administration, configuration, and troubleshooting support for CI & CD pipelines and hosted container applications. Lead on delivery, integration, administration, and configuration of DevOps tools. Conduct reviews and quality checks for newly delivered code and advocate for security and performance standards. Implement and configure DevOps specific monitoring, alerting, auditing, and notification strategies. Contribute to technical decisions and directions in a collaborative team environment. Attend Team and Agile Scrum ceremonies. Promote and encourage the use of test automation and infrastructure-as-code within delivery teams. Required Skills & Qualifications: Understanding of DevOps principles and experience in a DevOps or iterative development culture. Demonstrable experience with CI & CD tools, including pipeline implementation. Awareness of automated testing and embedding this in CI/CD pipelines. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with experience in service support. Technical skills in Python, Bash, PowerShell. Experience with Azure DevOps Pipelines or other CI/CD orchestration tools. Experience in containerisation technologies and platforms such as Docker or Azure container services. Experience managing and supporting distributed source code repositories (Git). Experience of consuming cloud platform resources (Microsoft Azure preferred). Experience supporting the build and deployment of, or coding in the following: Python .NET Core / C# NextJS / Node Frontend Experience with Infrastructure as code such as Terraform Experience in containerisation technologies and platforms such as Docker or Azure Container services such as Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps or Azure Container Registry Experience in managing and supporting distributed source code repositories (Git). Benefits: A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%. Hybrid working arrangements with at least 20% of time spent onsite. Opportunities for professional and career development. To apply for this DevOps Engineer position, please submit your CV to be considered immediately.
Role: Senior Network Engineer Location: London (on-site with out-of-hours requirements) Salary: £70,000-£90,000 + bonus Benefits: Share plan, private healthcare, pension, 25 days leave + more Our client, a leading organisation in network infrastructure and managed services, is hiring a Senior Network Engineer to lead and support the ongoing development of a high-performance network environment. This role offers the opportunity to shape and scale critical infrastructure, lead a talented engineering team, and play a key role in delivering reliable, customer-centric network services. What you'll do Lead and develop a high-performing network engineering team Troubleshoot complex network issues across enterprise environments Commission, maintain, and upgrade network infrastructure Act as an escalation point for technical issues and incidents Build and maintain technical documentation, processes, and knowledge base You'll work closely with internal teams, customers, and third-party suppliers to ensure high service standards and continuous improvement across the network estate. What we're looking for 5+ years' experience in an ISP, MSP, or SME environment Strong team leadership combined with hands-on network engineering Solid knowledge of routing, switching, and wireless technologies Experience with MPLS/VPLS, BGP, and TCP/IP/OSI models Expertise in Juniper environments (including RSVP MPLS, VPLS, dual stack) The ideal candidate will bring a proactive mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for mentoring others in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. Why join? Opportunity to lead within a growing, high-impact network team Access to cutting-edge infrastructure and technologies Strong benefits package including healthcare and bonus Supportive, collaborative culture focused on development Apply now to play a key role in delivering robust, future-ready network infrastructure.
01/04/2026
Full time
Role: Senior Network Engineer Location: London (on-site with out-of-hours requirements) Salary: £70,000-£90,000 + bonus Benefits: Share plan, private healthcare, pension, 25 days leave + more Our client, a leading organisation in network infrastructure and managed services, is hiring a Senior Network Engineer to lead and support the ongoing development of a high-performance network environment. This role offers the opportunity to shape and scale critical infrastructure, lead a talented engineering team, and play a key role in delivering reliable, customer-centric network services. What you'll do Lead and develop a high-performing network engineering team Troubleshoot complex network issues across enterprise environments Commission, maintain, and upgrade network infrastructure Act as an escalation point for technical issues and incidents Build and maintain technical documentation, processes, and knowledge base You'll work closely with internal teams, customers, and third-party suppliers to ensure high service standards and continuous improvement across the network estate. What we're looking for 5+ years' experience in an ISP, MSP, or SME environment Strong team leadership combined with hands-on network engineering Solid knowledge of routing, switching, and wireless technologies Experience with MPLS/VPLS, BGP, and TCP/IP/OSI models Expertise in Juniper environments (including RSVP MPLS, VPLS, dual stack) The ideal candidate will bring a proactive mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for mentoring others in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. Why join? Opportunity to lead within a growing, high-impact network team Access to cutting-edge infrastructure and technologies Strong benefits package including healthcare and bonus Supportive, collaborative culture focused on development Apply now to play a key role in delivering robust, future-ready network infrastructure.
We're recruiting for a Technical Project Manager to join a well-established construction and infrastructure business known for delivering complex projects to a consistently high standard. The organisation places strong emphasis on teamwork, accountability, and doing things properly, creating a working environment where people are trusted to take ownership and contribute meaningfully. Technical Project Manager Ringwood - onsite £50,000 to £70,000 per annum (experience depending) The Role As Technical Project Manager, you'll lead the delivery of medium to large-scale IT and business improvement projects from the organisation's Ringwood Head Office. You'll take ownership of projects end-to-end, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role blends technical understanding with strong stakeholder management, clear communication, and a passion for continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, priorities, and escalation routes Lead project delivery, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality expectations are met Develop and maintain project plans, RAID logs, and governance documentation Manage risks, dependencies, budgets, and progress reporting throughout the project lifecycle Communicate technical detail clearly and confidently to non-technical stakeholders Produce clear reports, dashboards, and presentations to support decision-making Build strong working relationships with internal teams and external partners Skills & Experience Proven experience delivering IT projects of varying size and complexity Solid understanding of IT systems and infrastructure Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, business-focused language Experience working with different project management methodologies Confident using project management tools and reporting dashboards Comfortable working in a small, collaborative team environment Why Apply? Opportunity to lead impactful, business-critical projects A culture built on trust, teamwork, and continuous improvement A supportive environment where people are encouraged to learn, grow, and succeed A role where your contribution genuinely makes a difference If you're a Technical Project Manager who enjoys variety, responsibility, and working with engaged stakeholders in a values-driven environment, this could be the role for you. If this is of interest please apply below or contact me at
01/04/2026
Full time
We're recruiting for a Technical Project Manager to join a well-established construction and infrastructure business known for delivering complex projects to a consistently high standard. The organisation places strong emphasis on teamwork, accountability, and doing things properly, creating a working environment where people are trusted to take ownership and contribute meaningfully. Technical Project Manager Ringwood - onsite £50,000 to £70,000 per annum (experience depending) The Role As Technical Project Manager, you'll lead the delivery of medium to large-scale IT and business improvement projects from the organisation's Ringwood Head Office. You'll take ownership of projects end-to-end, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role blends technical understanding with strong stakeholder management, clear communication, and a passion for continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, priorities, and escalation routes Lead project delivery, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality expectations are met Develop and maintain project plans, RAID logs, and governance documentation Manage risks, dependencies, budgets, and progress reporting throughout the project lifecycle Communicate technical detail clearly and confidently to non-technical stakeholders Produce clear reports, dashboards, and presentations to support decision-making Build strong working relationships with internal teams and external partners Skills & Experience Proven experience delivering IT projects of varying size and complexity Solid understanding of IT systems and infrastructure Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, business-focused language Experience working with different project management methodologies Confident using project management tools and reporting dashboards Comfortable working in a small, collaborative team environment Why Apply? Opportunity to lead impactful, business-critical projects A culture built on trust, teamwork, and continuous improvement A supportive environment where people are encouraged to learn, grow, and succeed A role where your contribution genuinely makes a difference If you're a Technical Project Manager who enjoys variety, responsibility, and working with engaged stakeholders in a values-driven environment, this could be the role for you. If this is of interest please apply below or contact me at
Role: Senior DevOps Engineer Location: Newport (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £53k 28.9% Pension Must be eligible for SC clearance The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment are excited to be working with an innovation-driven civil service organisation as they journey through an incredible digital transformation whilst prioritising forward thinking and excellent digital practices. Alongside this, they pride themselves on being a Stonewall Diversity Champion, which means they are part of Britain's leading best-practice employers' forum for sexual orientation and gender identity equality, diversity and inclusion. We are now looking for a DevOps Engineer to work within the Platform Engineering group, during the thier digital transformation journey. Working within an established team, this role provides an opportunity to turn innovative ideas into customer value using a range of technologies and delivery platforms. Technical Responsibilities Support the full software development lifecycle using DevOps practices. Apply best practices across infrastructure and applications (availability, security, performance, scalability). Design, implement, and manage automated CI/CD pipelines, including production deployments. Lead integration and configuration of DevOps tools across source control, build, testing, security, and monitoring. Implement monitoring, alerting, and auditing solutions. Ensure adherence to security and performance standards. Contribute to technical design, architecture, and delivery planning. Promote use of automation and infrastructure-as-code. Core Skills Strong experience with DevOps principles and CI/CD pipeline design and management. Knowledge of automated testing within pipelines. Experience in troubleshooting, incident resolution, and service support. Ability to identify and manage risks and issues. Technical Skills Scripting/development experience (e.g. Python, Bash, PowerShell). Experience with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps preferred). Experience building/deploying applications (e.g. Python, .NET, Node). Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform). Experience with containerisation (e.g. Docker, cloud container services). Familiarity with source control systems (e.g. Git). Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred). Think this one's for you If you think this Senior DevOps Engineer opportunity is for you then please apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.
01/04/2026
Full time
Role: Senior DevOps Engineer Location: Newport (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £53k 28.9% Pension Must be eligible for SC clearance The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment are excited to be working with an innovation-driven civil service organisation as they journey through an incredible digital transformation whilst prioritising forward thinking and excellent digital practices. Alongside this, they pride themselves on being a Stonewall Diversity Champion, which means they are part of Britain's leading best-practice employers' forum for sexual orientation and gender identity equality, diversity and inclusion. We are now looking for a DevOps Engineer to work within the Platform Engineering group, during the thier digital transformation journey. Working within an established team, this role provides an opportunity to turn innovative ideas into customer value using a range of technologies and delivery platforms. Technical Responsibilities Support the full software development lifecycle using DevOps practices. Apply best practices across infrastructure and applications (availability, security, performance, scalability). Design, implement, and manage automated CI/CD pipelines, including production deployments. Lead integration and configuration of DevOps tools across source control, build, testing, security, and monitoring. Implement monitoring, alerting, and auditing solutions. Ensure adherence to security and performance standards. Contribute to technical design, architecture, and delivery planning. Promote use of automation and infrastructure-as-code. Core Skills Strong experience with DevOps principles and CI/CD pipeline design and management. Knowledge of automated testing within pipelines. Experience in troubleshooting, incident resolution, and service support. Ability to identify and manage risks and issues. Technical Skills Scripting/development experience (e.g. Python, Bash, PowerShell). Experience with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps preferred). Experience building/deploying applications (e.g. Python, .NET, Node). Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform). Experience with containerisation (e.g. Docker, cloud container services). Familiarity with source control systems (e.g. Git). Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred). Think this one's for you If you think this Senior DevOps Engineer opportunity is for you then please apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.
Senior Infrastructure Engineer/Infrastructure Consultant Manchester / Hybrid (1 day on-site every 2 weeks)£37K - £65K A Senior Infrastructure Engineer / Infrastructure Consultant is required for our client based in Manchester. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic project-delivery environment, enjoys variety, and can turn their hand to a broad range of technologies across Azure, M365, SaaS, and on-prem infrastructure. You'll be involved in multiple concurrent projects, delivering modern cloud solutions while also supporting and transforming a sizeable legacy estate. The organisation is operating in a genuinely hybrid environment for the next 5 years, so you'll work across Azure, SaaS platforms, and traditional on-prem technologies, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys end-to-end ownership and technical breadth. The ideal candidate will be a strong all-rounder, comfortable picking up new technologies and running with a challenge, will thrive here. If you're an experienced Infrastructure Engineer, Consultant, or 3rd Line Engineer looking to work on high-impact projects and broaden your cloud skills, this is a fantastic opportunity. Responsibilities: Delivering end-to-end infrastructure projects across Azure, M365, SaaS, and on-prem/hybrid environments. Leading and contributing to multiple technical projects simultaneously. Implementing improvements, migrations, upgrades, and modernisation initiatives. Working closely with architects, project managers, and engineering teams to ensure successful delivery. Producing documentation such as implementation plans, technical designs, handover materials, and support guides. Acting as a go-to technical resource across infrastructure, networking, virtualisation, identity, and cloud services. Enhancing automation and improving operational efficiency (PowerShell, scripting, IaC desirable but not essential). Driving continuous improvement in reliability, security, performance, and best practice. Experience Required: Strong background delivering infrastructure solutions within hybrid environments. Good exposure across core infrastructure technologies such as Windows Server, VMware, AD, DNS, DHCP, networking, enterprise hardware, and firewalls. Experience delivering or supporting Azure or M365 solutions. Comfortable juggling multiple projects, adapting quickly, and working autonomously. Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to pick up new tools and technologies quickly. Strong communication and documentation abilities, with confidence working with a wide range of stakeholders. Desirable: Experience with infrastructure-as-code, automation, or scripting (PowerShell, Bicep, Python). Exposure to SaaS platforms and modern cloud-first services. Microsoft certifications (Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect, M365), or other relevant industry credentials (VMware, Cisco, Palo Alto, HPE).
01/04/2026
Full time
Senior Infrastructure Engineer/Infrastructure Consultant Manchester / Hybrid (1 day on-site every 2 weeks)£37K - £65K A Senior Infrastructure Engineer / Infrastructure Consultant is required for our client based in Manchester. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic project-delivery environment, enjoys variety, and can turn their hand to a broad range of technologies across Azure, M365, SaaS, and on-prem infrastructure. You'll be involved in multiple concurrent projects, delivering modern cloud solutions while also supporting and transforming a sizeable legacy estate. The organisation is operating in a genuinely hybrid environment for the next 5 years, so you'll work across Azure, SaaS platforms, and traditional on-prem technologies, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys end-to-end ownership and technical breadth. The ideal candidate will be a strong all-rounder, comfortable picking up new technologies and running with a challenge, will thrive here. If you're an experienced Infrastructure Engineer, Consultant, or 3rd Line Engineer looking to work on high-impact projects and broaden your cloud skills, this is a fantastic opportunity. Responsibilities: Delivering end-to-end infrastructure projects across Azure, M365, SaaS, and on-prem/hybrid environments. Leading and contributing to multiple technical projects simultaneously. Implementing improvements, migrations, upgrades, and modernisation initiatives. Working closely with architects, project managers, and engineering teams to ensure successful delivery. Producing documentation such as implementation plans, technical designs, handover materials, and support guides. Acting as a go-to technical resource across infrastructure, networking, virtualisation, identity, and cloud services. Enhancing automation and improving operational efficiency (PowerShell, scripting, IaC desirable but not essential). Driving continuous improvement in reliability, security, performance, and best practice. Experience Required: Strong background delivering infrastructure solutions within hybrid environments. Good exposure across core infrastructure technologies such as Windows Server, VMware, AD, DNS, DHCP, networking, enterprise hardware, and firewalls. Experience delivering or supporting Azure or M365 solutions. Comfortable juggling multiple projects, adapting quickly, and working autonomously. Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to pick up new tools and technologies quickly. Strong communication and documentation abilities, with confidence working with a wide range of stakeholders. Desirable: Experience with infrastructure-as-code, automation, or scripting (PowerShell, Bicep, Python). Exposure to SaaS platforms and modern cloud-first services. Microsoft certifications (Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect, M365), or other relevant industry credentials (VMware, Cisco, Palo Alto, HPE).