The advert:
Cardiff Metropolitan University is embarking on an exciting journey to procure and implement a new student records system - an initiative that will shape the future of how we support our students. As part of this transformational programme, we’re recruiting a Lead Technical Architect to play a pivotal role in delivering and shaping this change.
As the subject matter expert, you’ll guide the IT technical implementation of the new system, from shaping procurement decisions, through to implementation and delivery. Using your experience, you’ll provide expert guidance and technical oversight across all systems linked to the student record system’s programme of work, whilst creating an architectural framework that supports future innovation and a culture of learning and cohesiveness.
Working collaboratively with the Programme Manager and cross functional teams, you’ll ensure the system meets current needs and those of the emerging future. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders to define non-functional requirements and ensure alignment with business needs.
As part of your role, you’ll
Lead the technical architecture design including system integration, data models, security protocols, and infrastructure.
Provide technical and strategic direction across systems within or integrated with the student records programme.
Oversee migration of legacy data, ensuring data integrity, minimal disruption, and adherence to data protection regulations.
Produce technical documentation including presentations, reports, High and Low-level architecture documents and other documentation on digital solutions.
Take responsibility for team management, development, and well-being, offering initiatives that foster continuous professional growth for themselves and team members.
What you’ll bring
With demonstrable experience as a Technical Architect overseeing enterprise-level system implementations in complex organisational environments, you’ll bring a proven ability to engage effectively with business representatives and senior stakeholders.
You’ll have led the technical aspects of large-scale projects, including risk mitigation and stakeholder engagement, and possess a solid technical foundation with deep understanding of the systems development life-cycle and the complexities that arise from initial concept through to delivery and support.
In addition, you’ll bring
Experience leading cross-functional teams or contributing to enterprise-wide IT strategies.
Aptitude for problem-solving, with knowledge of problem-solving methodologies.
Ability to analyse complex problems, facilitate workshops, and produce clear architectural designs from conceptual to detailed levels.
Proven communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?
We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development.
We offer excellent benefits such as:
Annual leave of 35 days, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
Excellent family friendly policies – take a look on our Policy Hub page.
Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.
Contact us
For more information about the role please contact Hywel Bufton, Head of Digital Services on hrbufton@cardiffmet.ac.uk .
All applications must be submitted online.
The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.
23/12/2025
Full time
The advert:
Cardiff Metropolitan University is embarking on an exciting journey to procure and implement a new student records system - an initiative that will shape the future of how we support our students. As part of this transformational programme, we’re recruiting a Lead Technical Architect to play a pivotal role in delivering and shaping this change.
As the subject matter expert, you’ll guide the IT technical implementation of the new system, from shaping procurement decisions, through to implementation and delivery. Using your experience, you’ll provide expert guidance and technical oversight across all systems linked to the student record system’s programme of work, whilst creating an architectural framework that supports future innovation and a culture of learning and cohesiveness.
Working collaboratively with the Programme Manager and cross functional teams, you’ll ensure the system meets current needs and those of the emerging future. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders to define non-functional requirements and ensure alignment with business needs.
As part of your role, you’ll
Lead the technical architecture design including system integration, data models, security protocols, and infrastructure.
Provide technical and strategic direction across systems within or integrated with the student records programme.
Oversee migration of legacy data, ensuring data integrity, minimal disruption, and adherence to data protection regulations.
Produce technical documentation including presentations, reports, High and Low-level architecture documents and other documentation on digital solutions.
Take responsibility for team management, development, and well-being, offering initiatives that foster continuous professional growth for themselves and team members.
What you’ll bring
With demonstrable experience as a Technical Architect overseeing enterprise-level system implementations in complex organisational environments, you’ll bring a proven ability to engage effectively with business representatives and senior stakeholders.
You’ll have led the technical aspects of large-scale projects, including risk mitigation and stakeholder engagement, and possess a solid technical foundation with deep understanding of the systems development life-cycle and the complexities that arise from initial concept through to delivery and support.
In addition, you’ll bring
Experience leading cross-functional teams or contributing to enterprise-wide IT strategies.
Aptitude for problem-solving, with knowledge of problem-solving methodologies.
Ability to analyse complex problems, facilitate workshops, and produce clear architectural designs from conceptual to detailed levels.
Proven communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?
We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development.
We offer excellent benefits such as:
Annual leave of 35 days, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
Excellent family friendly policies – take a look on our Policy Hub page.
Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.
Contact us
For more information about the role please contact Hywel Bufton, Head of Digital Services on hrbufton@cardiffmet.ac.uk .
All applications must be submitted online.
The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.
Business Development Manager Defence Remote UK with occasional travel to the Liverpool office and client sites 55,000 to 70,000 basic plus uncapped commission (10% of Margin), OTE 40,000 + 400 per month car allowance Excellent opportunity for a Business Development Manager who enjoys opening new doors and building credibility within the defence and telecom sectors, to join an established but growing company where you will be driving new business revenue growth, while being incentivised with a great commission scheme. This company operates in a specialist part of the communications market and has built a strong reputation for delivering high quality microwave radio and network solutions. They are growing, have projects already underway with leading defence contractors, and are now ready to expand their reach across Defence and with major ISPs. You'd be joining a small, experienced team that backs its people, invests in long term partnerships and has a track record of winning complex technical work. In this role you'll focus on new business development across Defence and large telecoms customers. You'll build relationships with MOD stakeholders, industry primes and major ISPs, while identifying opportunities, qualifying projects and driving them through the sales cycle. Most of the role is external facing, picking up conversations, developing trust and positioning the business for upcoming programmes. You'll also work closely with internal technical and commercial teams to ensure proposals, capability and delivery all align with customer requirements. The ideal candidate has a background in sales within the defence sector and understands how the MOD and primes operate. Existing Defence relationships are a real advantage. Experience selling telecoms, network infrastructure or microwave radio solutions would be beneficial but is not a necessity and they are happy to train and up-skill in these areas. DV or SC clearance, or eligibility for it, would be beneficial, although not essential. What matters most is someone who is driven, credible, comfortable owning new business targets and able to speak confidently to senior stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Business Development Manager looking to make a big impact in a growing division, open new accounts, and work in a sector with huge long-term potential. The earning potential is genuinely strong, the market is busy, and you'll have the autonomy to shape how this part of the business grows. The Role: - Drive new business development across Defence, industry primes and large ISPs - Build and manage relationships with MOD, defence partners and telecoms customers - Identify, qualify and develop opportunities for microwave radio and network solutions - Work closely with internal teams on proposals, capability alignment and bid preparation - Contribute to revenue growth by targeting new Defence programmes and telecom projects - Remote working with travel to customer sites and Head Office in Liverpool when required The Person: - Proven sales experience within the Defence sector - Critical National Infrastructure or Telecoms industry experience beneficial - Strong understanding of MOD processes and industry primes - Knowledge of telecoms infrastructure or microwave radio solutions is beneficial however training will be provided here - DV or SC clearance, or eligibility, preferred 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.
22/01/2026
Full time
Business Development Manager Defence Remote UK with occasional travel to the Liverpool office and client sites 55,000 to 70,000 basic plus uncapped commission (10% of Margin), OTE 40,000 + 400 per month car allowance Excellent opportunity for a Business Development Manager who enjoys opening new doors and building credibility within the defence and telecom sectors, to join an established but growing company where you will be driving new business revenue growth, while being incentivised with a great commission scheme. This company operates in a specialist part of the communications market and has built a strong reputation for delivering high quality microwave radio and network solutions. They are growing, have projects already underway with leading defence contractors, and are now ready to expand their reach across Defence and with major ISPs. You'd be joining a small, experienced team that backs its people, invests in long term partnerships and has a track record of winning complex technical work. In this role you'll focus on new business development across Defence and large telecoms customers. You'll build relationships with MOD stakeholders, industry primes and major ISPs, while identifying opportunities, qualifying projects and driving them through the sales cycle. Most of the role is external facing, picking up conversations, developing trust and positioning the business for upcoming programmes. You'll also work closely with internal technical and commercial teams to ensure proposals, capability and delivery all align with customer requirements. The ideal candidate has a background in sales within the defence sector and understands how the MOD and primes operate. Existing Defence relationships are a real advantage. Experience selling telecoms, network infrastructure or microwave radio solutions would be beneficial but is not a necessity and they are happy to train and up-skill in these areas. DV or SC clearance, or eligibility for it, would be beneficial, although not essential. What matters most is someone who is driven, credible, comfortable owning new business targets and able to speak confidently to senior stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Business Development Manager looking to make a big impact in a growing division, open new accounts, and work in a sector with huge long-term potential. The earning potential is genuinely strong, the market is busy, and you'll have the autonomy to shape how this part of the business grows. The Role: - Drive new business development across Defence, industry primes and large ISPs - Build and manage relationships with MOD, defence partners and telecoms customers - Identify, qualify and develop opportunities for microwave radio and network solutions - Work closely with internal teams on proposals, capability alignment and bid preparation - Contribute to revenue growth by targeting new Defence programmes and telecom projects - Remote working with travel to customer sites and Head Office in Liverpool when required The Person: - Proven sales experience within the Defence sector - Critical National Infrastructure or Telecoms industry experience beneficial - Strong understanding of MOD processes and industry primes - Knowledge of telecoms infrastructure or microwave radio solutions is beneficial however training will be provided here - DV or SC clearance, or eligibility, preferred 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.
Business Development Manager Defence Remote UK with occasional travel to the Liverpool office and client sites 55,000 to 70,000 basic plus uncapped commission (10% of Margin), OTE 40,000 + 400 per month car allowance Excellent opportunity for a Business Development Manager who enjoys opening new doors and building credibility within the defence and telecom sectors, to join an established but growing company where you will be driving new business revenue growth, while being incentivised with a great commission scheme. This company operates in a specialist part of the communications market and has built a strong reputation for delivering high quality microwave radio and network solutions. They are growing, have projects already underway with leading defence contractors, and are now ready to expand their reach across Defence and with major ISPs. You'd be joining a small, experienced team that backs its people, invests in long term partnerships and has a track record of winning complex technical work. In this role you'll focus on new business development across Defence and large telecoms customers. You'll build relationships with MOD stakeholders, industry primes and major ISPs, while identifying opportunities, qualifying projects and driving them through the sales cycle. Most of the role is external facing, picking up conversations, developing trust and positioning the business for upcoming programmes. You'll also work closely with internal technical and commercial teams to ensure proposals, capability and delivery all align with customer requirements. The ideal candidate has a background in sales within the defence sector and understands how the MOD and primes operate. Existing Defence relationships are a real advantage. Experience selling telecoms, network infrastructure or microwave radio solutions would be beneficial but is not a necessity and they are happy to train and up-skill in these areas. DV or SC clearance, or eligibility for it, would be beneficial, although not essential. What matters most is someone who is driven, credible, comfortable owning new business targets and able to speak confidently to senior stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Business Development Manager looking to make a big impact in a growing division, open new accounts, and work in a sector with huge long-term potential. The earning potential is genuinely strong, the market is busy, and you'll have the autonomy to shape how this part of the business grows. The Role: - Drive new business development across Defence, industry primes and large ISPs - Build and manage relationships with MOD, defence partners and telecoms customers - Identify, qualify and develop opportunities for microwave radio and network solutions - Work closely with internal teams on proposals, capability alignment and bid preparation - Contribute to revenue growth by targeting new Defence programmes and telecom projects - Remote working with travel to customer sites and Head Office in Liverpool when required The Person: - Proven sales experience within the Defence sector - Critical National Infrastructure or Telecoms industry experience beneficial - Strong understanding of MOD processes and industry primes - Knowledge of telecoms infrastructure or microwave radio solutions is beneficial however training will be provided here - DV or SC clearance, or eligibility, preferred 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.
21/01/2026
Full time
Business Development Manager Defence Remote UK with occasional travel to the Liverpool office and client sites 55,000 to 70,000 basic plus uncapped commission (10% of Margin), OTE 40,000 + 400 per month car allowance Excellent opportunity for a Business Development Manager who enjoys opening new doors and building credibility within the defence and telecom sectors, to join an established but growing company where you will be driving new business revenue growth, while being incentivised with a great commission scheme. This company operates in a specialist part of the communications market and has built a strong reputation for delivering high quality microwave radio and network solutions. They are growing, have projects already underway with leading defence contractors, and are now ready to expand their reach across Defence and with major ISPs. You'd be joining a small, experienced team that backs its people, invests in long term partnerships and has a track record of winning complex technical work. In this role you'll focus on new business development across Defence and large telecoms customers. You'll build relationships with MOD stakeholders, industry primes and major ISPs, while identifying opportunities, qualifying projects and driving them through the sales cycle. Most of the role is external facing, picking up conversations, developing trust and positioning the business for upcoming programmes. You'll also work closely with internal technical and commercial teams to ensure proposals, capability and delivery all align with customer requirements. The ideal candidate has a background in sales within the defence sector and understands how the MOD and primes operate. Existing Defence relationships are a real advantage. Experience selling telecoms, network infrastructure or microwave radio solutions would be beneficial but is not a necessity and they are happy to train and up-skill in these areas. DV or SC clearance, or eligibility for it, would be beneficial, although not essential. What matters most is someone who is driven, credible, comfortable owning new business targets and able to speak confidently to senior stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Business Development Manager looking to make a big impact in a growing division, open new accounts, and work in a sector with huge long-term potential. The earning potential is genuinely strong, the market is busy, and you'll have the autonomy to shape how this part of the business grows. The Role: - Drive new business development across Defence, industry primes and large ISPs - Build and manage relationships with MOD, defence partners and telecoms customers - Identify, qualify and develop opportunities for microwave radio and network solutions - Work closely with internal teams on proposals, capability alignment and bid preparation - Contribute to revenue growth by targeting new Defence programmes and telecom projects - Remote working with travel to customer sites and Head Office in Liverpool when required The Person: - Proven sales experience within the Defence sector - Critical National Infrastructure or Telecoms industry experience beneficial - Strong understanding of MOD processes and industry primes - Knowledge of telecoms infrastructure or microwave radio solutions is beneficial however training will be provided here - DV or SC clearance, or eligibility, preferred 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.
Randstad Technologies Recruitment
City, Birmingham
We are seeking a highly resilient and delivery-focused Senior Programme Manager to lead high-profile initiatives within our dynamic technology landscape. This role is designed for a "high-bandwidth" leader who excels in large-scale corporate environments where objectives can be ambiguous and outcomes require multiple iterations. You will be responsible for navigating complex workstreams, managing constant context-switching, and ensuring rigorous end-to-end task completion. Role-Hybrid 3 days on-site from Birmingham office Key Attributes for Success Resilience: You possess the "staying power" to drive results in a large organization where outcomes are not always defined at the outset and may require significant iteration. Dynamic Flexibility: You can pivot instantly between high-profile initiatives, maintaining momentum even when priorities shift. Cognitive Agility: You are comfortable with constant context-switching, managing a diverse portfolio of concurrent tasks without losing sight of the detail. Execution Focus: You have a "finisher" mindset, with a proven track record of following through to full end-to-end task completion. Key Responsibilities Strategic Delivery: Lead and deliver multiple complex projects and programmes, ensuring all strategic objectives are met efficiently and effectively. Stakeholder Influence: Engage and influence senior stakeholders (MD/Board level), building strong, trusted relationships to ensure alignment across the business. Ad-Hoc Problem Solving: Act as the "go-to" for resolving ad-hoc queries from stakeholders and team members, providing clear guidance and practical, immediate solutions. Structuring Ambiguity: Structure project activities and resources from scratch to maximize impact, streamline delivery, and create order out of complex workstreams. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with teams across Technology, Risk, Finance, and Operations to address challenges and implement industry best practices. Technical Stewardship: Leverage deep infrastructure experience to support and oversee the technical aspects of project delivery. Key Skills & Experience FS Expertise: Minimum 5 years of proven experience in Project or Programme Management within the Financial Services sector. Proven Track Record: Demonstrable ability to drive outcomes and deliver tangible results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Technical Domain: Strong experience in Infrastructure projects (e.g., Cloud migrations, platform rationalisation, or systems integration) is highly advantageous. Communication: Exceptional senior stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate complex technical issues into business-focused solutions. Organizational Mastery: Highly organized, proactive, and adaptable; able to structure "messy" problems into actionable plans. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
21/01/2026
Contractor
We are seeking a highly resilient and delivery-focused Senior Programme Manager to lead high-profile initiatives within our dynamic technology landscape. This role is designed for a "high-bandwidth" leader who excels in large-scale corporate environments where objectives can be ambiguous and outcomes require multiple iterations. You will be responsible for navigating complex workstreams, managing constant context-switching, and ensuring rigorous end-to-end task completion. Role-Hybrid 3 days on-site from Birmingham office Key Attributes for Success Resilience: You possess the "staying power" to drive results in a large organization where outcomes are not always defined at the outset and may require significant iteration. Dynamic Flexibility: You can pivot instantly between high-profile initiatives, maintaining momentum even when priorities shift. Cognitive Agility: You are comfortable with constant context-switching, managing a diverse portfolio of concurrent tasks without losing sight of the detail. Execution Focus: You have a "finisher" mindset, with a proven track record of following through to full end-to-end task completion. Key Responsibilities Strategic Delivery: Lead and deliver multiple complex projects and programmes, ensuring all strategic objectives are met efficiently and effectively. Stakeholder Influence: Engage and influence senior stakeholders (MD/Board level), building strong, trusted relationships to ensure alignment across the business. Ad-Hoc Problem Solving: Act as the "go-to" for resolving ad-hoc queries from stakeholders and team members, providing clear guidance and practical, immediate solutions. Structuring Ambiguity: Structure project activities and resources from scratch to maximize impact, streamline delivery, and create order out of complex workstreams. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with teams across Technology, Risk, Finance, and Operations to address challenges and implement industry best practices. Technical Stewardship: Leverage deep infrastructure experience to support and oversee the technical aspects of project delivery. Key Skills & Experience FS Expertise: Minimum 5 years of proven experience in Project or Programme Management within the Financial Services sector. Proven Track Record: Demonstrable ability to drive outcomes and deliver tangible results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Technical Domain: Strong experience in Infrastructure projects (e.g., Cloud migrations, platform rationalisation, or systems integration) is highly advantageous. Communication: Exceptional senior stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate complex technical issues into business-focused solutions. Organizational Mastery: Highly organized, proactive, and adaptable; able to structure "messy" problems into actionable plans. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
A place to drive change Location : Bradford, Hybrid (2 3 days in the office, with travel as required for meetings and training) Salary : £77,405 per annum, plus essential car user allowance of £1,250 Contract type : Permanent Hours : 35 hours per week, Monday Friday, 9am 5pm Thousands of families depend on them for safe, sustainable and affordable homes. As they continue to transform their services and modernise how they work, technology is becoming central to how they deliver for their customers. It s this belief that everyone deserves a place to call home that drives everything they do. Together, they're innovating, improving, and finding new ways to support their customers and colleagues. If you re looking for a career that creates real impact and supports meaningful change, this is the place to be. About the role Lead, innovate and shape their digital future. They are investing in technology like never before. To support this transformation, they're looking for a visionary and hands on Head of IT Development to lead the teams who design, build and assure the digital services their colleagues and customers rely on every day. This role is perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy and delivery: you ll architect modern Azure based platforms, lead talented development and testing teams, and champion engineering practices that raise quality, improve performance, and accelerate delivery. This isn t just a technical leadership position it's an opportunity to shape the technology landscape of an organisation with a genuine social purpose. Salary The spot salary for this position is £77,405 per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements. Applicants who are still developing some skills may start at 5% or 10% below the spot salary, with clear support to progress to the full amount. About you Extensive experience with the Microsoft tech stack and ideally Azure cloud environments. Strong grounding in modern engineering practices API first, microservices, DevOps, CI/CD and resilient architectures. Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with hands on technical understanding. Strong leadership skills, with experience supporting multidisciplinary and partner teams to perform at their best. A passion for agile delivery, continuous improvement and embedding robust quality throughout development. Experience aligning development and testing activities with organisational goals and technology strategy. Solid architecture understanding and confidence overseeing solution design. Experience assuring output quality from internal and augmented development/testing teams. Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills. Experience defining meaningful KPIs and reporting on team performance. Experience managing external vendors and ensuring alignment with internal standards. A place to build a future They've got big ambitions and they're looking for people who want to grow with them. You ll have opportunities to learn new skills, shape your career direction and contribute to a collaborative, supportive environment. What you ll receive: Generous time off: 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and the option to buy more. Health & wellbeing: Cash health plan, Health MOTs, online GP, gym discounts, and a volunteer day for a cause you care about. Financial perks: Car leasing options, salary sacrifice benefits and exclusive discount schemes. Future security: Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension options, plus life assurance at three times your salary. Family-friendly policies: Enhanced parental leave and flexible working options. Career development: Leadership training, apprenticeships, internal programmes and more. This is more than a job it s a place to make an impact, be valued, and build a meaningful future. They're committed to inclusion They believe diversity makes them stronger and they're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and able to thrive. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let them know they'll make it happen. Please note: Candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK. Our client does not currently hold a sponsorship licence. If you want a place where you can make a positive difference to society, to their organisation and to your future apply now. Recruitment Agencies: They work exclusively with partners on their PSL and do not accept speculative approaches. You may have experience of the following: Head of IT Development, IT Leadership, Software Development Manager, Azure Architecture, Microsoft Tech Stack, Cloud Native Development, API First, Microservices, DevOps, CI/CD, Modern Engineering Practices, Quality Assurance, Test Automation, SDLC, Digital Transformation, IT Strategy, Technical Leadership, Engineering Manager, Solution Architecture, Agile Delivery, Progressive Delivery, Infrastructure as Code, Event Driven Architecture, Systems Integration, Stakeholder Management, Vendor Management, Technology Innovation, etc. REF-
21/01/2026
Full time
A place to drive change Location : Bradford, Hybrid (2 3 days in the office, with travel as required for meetings and training) Salary : £77,405 per annum, plus essential car user allowance of £1,250 Contract type : Permanent Hours : 35 hours per week, Monday Friday, 9am 5pm Thousands of families depend on them for safe, sustainable and affordable homes. As they continue to transform their services and modernise how they work, technology is becoming central to how they deliver for their customers. It s this belief that everyone deserves a place to call home that drives everything they do. Together, they're innovating, improving, and finding new ways to support their customers and colleagues. If you re looking for a career that creates real impact and supports meaningful change, this is the place to be. About the role Lead, innovate and shape their digital future. They are investing in technology like never before. To support this transformation, they're looking for a visionary and hands on Head of IT Development to lead the teams who design, build and assure the digital services their colleagues and customers rely on every day. This role is perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy and delivery: you ll architect modern Azure based platforms, lead talented development and testing teams, and champion engineering practices that raise quality, improve performance, and accelerate delivery. This isn t just a technical leadership position it's an opportunity to shape the technology landscape of an organisation with a genuine social purpose. Salary The spot salary for this position is £77,405 per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements. Applicants who are still developing some skills may start at 5% or 10% below the spot salary, with clear support to progress to the full amount. About you Extensive experience with the Microsoft tech stack and ideally Azure cloud environments. Strong grounding in modern engineering practices API first, microservices, DevOps, CI/CD and resilient architectures. Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with hands on technical understanding. Strong leadership skills, with experience supporting multidisciplinary and partner teams to perform at their best. A passion for agile delivery, continuous improvement and embedding robust quality throughout development. Experience aligning development and testing activities with organisational goals and technology strategy. Solid architecture understanding and confidence overseeing solution design. Experience assuring output quality from internal and augmented development/testing teams. Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills. Experience defining meaningful KPIs and reporting on team performance. Experience managing external vendors and ensuring alignment with internal standards. A place to build a future They've got big ambitions and they're looking for people who want to grow with them. You ll have opportunities to learn new skills, shape your career direction and contribute to a collaborative, supportive environment. What you ll receive: Generous time off: 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and the option to buy more. Health & wellbeing: Cash health plan, Health MOTs, online GP, gym discounts, and a volunteer day for a cause you care about. Financial perks: Car leasing options, salary sacrifice benefits and exclusive discount schemes. Future security: Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension options, plus life assurance at three times your salary. Family-friendly policies: Enhanced parental leave and flexible working options. Career development: Leadership training, apprenticeships, internal programmes and more. This is more than a job it s a place to make an impact, be valued, and build a meaningful future. They're committed to inclusion They believe diversity makes them stronger and they're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and able to thrive. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let them know they'll make it happen. Please note: Candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK. Our client does not currently hold a sponsorship licence. If you want a place where you can make a positive difference to society, to their organisation and to your future apply now. Recruitment Agencies: They work exclusively with partners on their PSL and do not accept speculative approaches. You may have experience of the following: Head of IT Development, IT Leadership, Software Development Manager, Azure Architecture, Microsoft Tech Stack, Cloud Native Development, API First, Microservices, DevOps, CI/CD, Modern Engineering Practices, Quality Assurance, Test Automation, SDLC, Digital Transformation, IT Strategy, Technical Leadership, Engineering Manager, Solution Architecture, Agile Delivery, Progressive Delivery, Infrastructure as Code, Event Driven Architecture, Systems Integration, Stakeholder Management, Vendor Management, Technology Innovation, etc. REF-
Are you an experienced IT Systems Manager looking to take ownership of business-critical IT infrastructure and systems? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where reliability, security, and performance are essential? If so, this could be an excellent opportunity. Impact Recruitment are working with a well-established and expanding business to recruit an IT Systems Manager to be based at their Head Office in Irthlingborough . This is a key role responsible for managing IT systems across multiple sites and supporting both office-based teams and remote staff. Location: Irthlingborough Hours: Monday - Thursday: 08:30 - 17:30 Friday: 08:00 - 17:00 Salary: 40,000 to 45,000 (DOE) Contract: Permanent Key Responsibilities: Manage physical and cloud-based servers Oversee internal networks and IT security Administer firewalls, WiFi infrastructure, and managed switches Manage phone, mobile, and printer contracts and services Support multiple sites and remote users Ensure systems availability, resilience, and performance Respond effectively to IT issues in a time-sensitive environment Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand business needs Support continuous improvement initiatives Occasional travel to other business sites as required Technical Knowledge Required: Hardware & Infrastructure HP servers, laptops, PCs, and managed switches Active Directory and Hyper-V WatchGuard / DrayTek firewalls Ubiquiti WiFi Printers and mobile devices Software & Systems Windows Server and Client operating systems DHCP, DNS, and Group Policy MS SQL Microsoft 365 Admin Suite MS Intune Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, Zoom Cloudflare The Ideal Candidate: Proven experience in an IT Systems Manager or similar senior IT role Strong technical and infrastructure knowledge Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic skills Clear and professional communication style Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-moving environment Benefits: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with Christmas shutdown) Company sick pay Health cash plan Employee Assistance Programme Life assurance Workplace pension scheme Eye care scheme Free on-site parking If this role sounds of interest, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Impact Recruitment is an employment agency working on behalf of our client.
20/01/2026
Full time
Are you an experienced IT Systems Manager looking to take ownership of business-critical IT infrastructure and systems? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where reliability, security, and performance are essential? If so, this could be an excellent opportunity. Impact Recruitment are working with a well-established and expanding business to recruit an IT Systems Manager to be based at their Head Office in Irthlingborough . This is a key role responsible for managing IT systems across multiple sites and supporting both office-based teams and remote staff. Location: Irthlingborough Hours: Monday - Thursday: 08:30 - 17:30 Friday: 08:00 - 17:00 Salary: 40,000 to 45,000 (DOE) Contract: Permanent Key Responsibilities: Manage physical and cloud-based servers Oversee internal networks and IT security Administer firewalls, WiFi infrastructure, and managed switches Manage phone, mobile, and printer contracts and services Support multiple sites and remote users Ensure systems availability, resilience, and performance Respond effectively to IT issues in a time-sensitive environment Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand business needs Support continuous improvement initiatives Occasional travel to other business sites as required Technical Knowledge Required: Hardware & Infrastructure HP servers, laptops, PCs, and managed switches Active Directory and Hyper-V WatchGuard / DrayTek firewalls Ubiquiti WiFi Printers and mobile devices Software & Systems Windows Server and Client operating systems DHCP, DNS, and Group Policy MS SQL Microsoft 365 Admin Suite MS Intune Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, Zoom Cloudflare The Ideal Candidate: Proven experience in an IT Systems Manager or similar senior IT role Strong technical and infrastructure knowledge Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic skills Clear and professional communication style Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-moving environment Benefits: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with Christmas shutdown) Company sick pay Health cash plan Employee Assistance Programme Life assurance Workplace pension scheme Eye care scheme Free on-site parking If this role sounds of interest, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Impact Recruitment is an employment agency working on behalf of our client.
Job title: Test Manager - Identity and Access Location: London (Hybrid) Contract: 3 to 6 months The Test Manager will lead the end-to-end testing strategy for Identity & Access Management initiatives, covering multiple workstreams including Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Remote Access. The role is accountable for ensuring that testing provides confidence in third-party delivered solutions, supports business readiness through effective UAT, and assures access controls across people and platforms. The Test Manager will operate across complex IAM landscapes involving directories, identity platforms, and access technologies, working closely with engineering teams, security, business stakeholders, and external suppliers. Key Responsibilities Define and own the Identity - Access Control test strategy across multiple parallel workstreams (e.g. Privileged Access, Remote Access). Establish and govern test approaches, standards, and entry/exit criteria aligned to security, risk, and compliance expectations. Assure third-party testing activities , assuring quality, coverage, and evidence provided by vendors and delivery partners. Plan, organise, and manage User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT) , ensuring business scenarios, privilege identity lifecycles, and access outcomes are validated. Oversee integration and end-to-end testing across identity sources, directories, access platforms, and downstream systems. Manage test environments, data readiness, defect triage, and resolution in collaboration with engineering and suppliers. Provide clear test reporting, risk assessments, and go/no-go recommendations to programme and security leadership. Ensure testing supports auditability, traceability, and regulatory assurance for identity and access controls. Essential Skills and Experience Proven experience as a Test Manager within IAM, PAM, Network, cybersecurity, or complex enterprise technology programmes. Strong understanding of Identity & Access Management concepts, including privileged access, logical access remote access. Experience assuring third-party and systems integrator delivery within structured governance models. Demonstrated ability to lead UAT with business and security stakeholders, translating technical outcomes into business validation. Solid understanding of testing across directories, identity platforms, access controls, and authentication services. Excellent stakeholder management, planning, and risk management skills. Experience operating in regulated or security-sensitive environments Desirable Skills Working knowledge of logical access management principles, including authentication, authorisation, and secure access pathways Understanding of network access concepts relevant to identity, such as corporate networks, remote access models, VPNs, and zero-trust approaches. Experience or familiarity with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) methods, including app-based, hardware-based, and risk-based authentication Knowledge of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and secure remote working solutions, including how identity and access controls are enforced in virtual environments. Awareness of Privileged Access Workstations (PAW) / Virtual PAW concepts and their role in protecting high-risk or administrative access. Familiarity with hardware authentication devices such as security keys (e.g. U2F/FIDO2 keys, YubiKeys) and their integration into access flows.
20/01/2026
Contractor
Job title: Test Manager - Identity and Access Location: London (Hybrid) Contract: 3 to 6 months The Test Manager will lead the end-to-end testing strategy for Identity & Access Management initiatives, covering multiple workstreams including Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Remote Access. The role is accountable for ensuring that testing provides confidence in third-party delivered solutions, supports business readiness through effective UAT, and assures access controls across people and platforms. The Test Manager will operate across complex IAM landscapes involving directories, identity platforms, and access technologies, working closely with engineering teams, security, business stakeholders, and external suppliers. Key Responsibilities Define and own the Identity - Access Control test strategy across multiple parallel workstreams (e.g. Privileged Access, Remote Access). Establish and govern test approaches, standards, and entry/exit criteria aligned to security, risk, and compliance expectations. Assure third-party testing activities , assuring quality, coverage, and evidence provided by vendors and delivery partners. Plan, organise, and manage User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT) , ensuring business scenarios, privilege identity lifecycles, and access outcomes are validated. Oversee integration and end-to-end testing across identity sources, directories, access platforms, and downstream systems. Manage test environments, data readiness, defect triage, and resolution in collaboration with engineering and suppliers. Provide clear test reporting, risk assessments, and go/no-go recommendations to programme and security leadership. Ensure testing supports auditability, traceability, and regulatory assurance for identity and access controls. Essential Skills and Experience Proven experience as a Test Manager within IAM, PAM, Network, cybersecurity, or complex enterprise technology programmes. Strong understanding of Identity & Access Management concepts, including privileged access, logical access remote access. Experience assuring third-party and systems integrator delivery within structured governance models. Demonstrated ability to lead UAT with business and security stakeholders, translating technical outcomes into business validation. Solid understanding of testing across directories, identity platforms, access controls, and authentication services. Excellent stakeholder management, planning, and risk management skills. Experience operating in regulated or security-sensitive environments Desirable Skills Working knowledge of logical access management principles, including authentication, authorisation, and secure access pathways Understanding of network access concepts relevant to identity, such as corporate networks, remote access models, VPNs, and zero-trust approaches. Experience or familiarity with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) methods, including app-based, hardware-based, and risk-based authentication Knowledge of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and secure remote working solutions, including how identity and access controls are enforced in virtual environments. Awareness of Privileged Access Workstations (PAW) / Virtual PAW concepts and their role in protecting high-risk or administrative access. Familiarity with hardware authentication devices such as security keys (e.g. U2F/FIDO2 keys, YubiKeys) and their integration into access flows.
High-Performance Computing (HPC) Security - Contract Opportunity Job Title: DV-Cleared High-Performance Computing (HPC) SME - Cyber Security Location: On-site, Secure Facility (UK, Defence) Clearance: Active Developed Vetting (DV) required Engagement: Contract/Interim Start Date: ASAP/subject to DV transfer timelines Overview Our Defence client is seeking a DV-cleared High-Performance Computing (HPC) Subject Matter Expert with a strong Cyber Security background to join a classified programme supporting national security. You will be the technical lead for secure HPC environments, advising on architecture, performance, resilience and security controls across complex, data-intensive workloads in a highly regulated, air-gapped setting. Key Responsibilities HPC Design & Architecture Lead the design, optimisation and operation of HPC clusters (compute, storage, interconnects, scheduling). Define and maintain reference architectures and patterns for secure HPC workloads within classified environments. Work closely with infrastructure, network and platform teams to ensure performance, scalability and resilience. Cyber Security & Assurance Embed security-by-design principles into HPC architectures, in line with NCSC and Defence standards. Work with Security Architects and Accreditor to ensure solutions meet accreditation requirements for DV-level systems. Define and validate hardening baselines , access control models, logging/monitoring and incident response approaches for HPC platforms. Support risk assessment , threat modelling and vulnerability remediation for HPC services. Platform Engineering & Operations Oversee build, configuration and tuning of HPC operating systems , schedulers and Middleware (eg Slurm, PBS Pro, LSF, Kubernetes-based HPC, etc.). Optimise performance for parallel and high-throughput workloads , including benchmarking and capacity planning. Guide automation of deployment and configuration using modern tooling (eg Ansible, Terraform, CI/CD where permitted). Stakeholder & Technical Leadership Act as the go-to SME for HPC and Security on the programme, advising technical and non-technical stakeholders. Produce high-quality documentation (HLD/LLD, security artefacts, operational runbooks, test reports). Mentor engineering teams and champion best practice in HPC engineering and cyber security. Essential Skills & Experience Active DV clearance with recent experience working on classified/highly sensitive government or Defence programmes. Proven track record as an HPC Engineer/Architect/SME in complex, mission-critical environments. Stronghands-on experience with: HPC clusters (on-prem, air-gapped or secure environments). Linux (eg RHEL, Rocky, CentOS, Ubuntu) in large-scale compute estates. Schedulers/workload managers (eg Slurm, PBS Pro, LSF, Grid Engine or similar). High-performance networking (eg InfiniBand, high-speed Ethernet, RDMA). High-performance storage (eg Lustre, GPFS/Spectrum Scale, BeeGFS or similar). Solid Cyber Security background, including: Familiarity with NCSC , MOD , or equivalent standards and security controls. Experience contributing to security accreditation activities for secure platforms. Understanding of identity and access management, logging/monitoring, hardening and vulnerability management in secure environments. Experience working within Defence, National Security, or UK Government secure environments (preferably DV-only). Desirable Skills Experience with: Secure DevOps/DevSecOps practices in constrained environments. Containerisation and orchestration (eg Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift) adapted for HPC workloads. Cloud-adjacent HPC (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid secure architectures (where policy permits). Familiarity with: NIST, ISO 27001, JSP, DEFCONs, or HMG Security Policy Framework . Cryptography , data-at-rest/data-in-transit protection in HPC environments. Background in: Scientific computing, modelling & simulation, or data-intensive analytics in Defence/national security. Working closely with researchers, scientists or mission teams to translate requirements into robust technical solutions. Personal Attributes Comfortable working in highly sensitive, regulated environments with strict security processes. Strong communicator, able to translate complex technical concepts for senior stakeholders and non-technical teams. Collaborative mindset with the confidence to challenge, advise and set direction where necessary. Proactive, delivery-focused and able to operate with limited external connectivity and tooling. What's on Offer Opportunity to work on a high-impact, classified Defence programme central to UK national security. Long-term engagement potential for the right individual. Competitive day rate/salary commensurate with experience and clearance level. How to Apply If interested, please send me your most recent CV with your contact information so that we can speak in more detail.
20/01/2026
Contractor
High-Performance Computing (HPC) Security - Contract Opportunity Job Title: DV-Cleared High-Performance Computing (HPC) SME - Cyber Security Location: On-site, Secure Facility (UK, Defence) Clearance: Active Developed Vetting (DV) required Engagement: Contract/Interim Start Date: ASAP/subject to DV transfer timelines Overview Our Defence client is seeking a DV-cleared High-Performance Computing (HPC) Subject Matter Expert with a strong Cyber Security background to join a classified programme supporting national security. You will be the technical lead for secure HPC environments, advising on architecture, performance, resilience and security controls across complex, data-intensive workloads in a highly regulated, air-gapped setting. Key Responsibilities HPC Design & Architecture Lead the design, optimisation and operation of HPC clusters (compute, storage, interconnects, scheduling). Define and maintain reference architectures and patterns for secure HPC workloads within classified environments. Work closely with infrastructure, network and platform teams to ensure performance, scalability and resilience. Cyber Security & Assurance Embed security-by-design principles into HPC architectures, in line with NCSC and Defence standards. Work with Security Architects and Accreditor to ensure solutions meet accreditation requirements for DV-level systems. Define and validate hardening baselines , access control models, logging/monitoring and incident response approaches for HPC platforms. Support risk assessment , threat modelling and vulnerability remediation for HPC services. Platform Engineering & Operations Oversee build, configuration and tuning of HPC operating systems , schedulers and Middleware (eg Slurm, PBS Pro, LSF, Kubernetes-based HPC, etc.). Optimise performance for parallel and high-throughput workloads , including benchmarking and capacity planning. Guide automation of deployment and configuration using modern tooling (eg Ansible, Terraform, CI/CD where permitted). Stakeholder & Technical Leadership Act as the go-to SME for HPC and Security on the programme, advising technical and non-technical stakeholders. Produce high-quality documentation (HLD/LLD, security artefacts, operational runbooks, test reports). Mentor engineering teams and champion best practice in HPC engineering and cyber security. Essential Skills & Experience Active DV clearance with recent experience working on classified/highly sensitive government or Defence programmes. Proven track record as an HPC Engineer/Architect/SME in complex, mission-critical environments. Stronghands-on experience with: HPC clusters (on-prem, air-gapped or secure environments). Linux (eg RHEL, Rocky, CentOS, Ubuntu) in large-scale compute estates. Schedulers/workload managers (eg Slurm, PBS Pro, LSF, Grid Engine or similar). High-performance networking (eg InfiniBand, high-speed Ethernet, RDMA). High-performance storage (eg Lustre, GPFS/Spectrum Scale, BeeGFS or similar). Solid Cyber Security background, including: Familiarity with NCSC , MOD , or equivalent standards and security controls. Experience contributing to security accreditation activities for secure platforms. Understanding of identity and access management, logging/monitoring, hardening and vulnerability management in secure environments. Experience working within Defence, National Security, or UK Government secure environments (preferably DV-only). Desirable Skills Experience with: Secure DevOps/DevSecOps practices in constrained environments. Containerisation and orchestration (eg Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift) adapted for HPC workloads. Cloud-adjacent HPC (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid secure architectures (where policy permits). Familiarity with: NIST, ISO 27001, JSP, DEFCONs, or HMG Security Policy Framework . Cryptography , data-at-rest/data-in-transit protection in HPC environments. Background in: Scientific computing, modelling & simulation, or data-intensive analytics in Defence/national security. Working closely with researchers, scientists or mission teams to translate requirements into robust technical solutions. Personal Attributes Comfortable working in highly sensitive, regulated environments with strict security processes. Strong communicator, able to translate complex technical concepts for senior stakeholders and non-technical teams. Collaborative mindset with the confidence to challenge, advise and set direction where necessary. Proactive, delivery-focused and able to operate with limited external connectivity and tooling. What's on Offer Opportunity to work on a high-impact, classified Defence programme central to UK national security. Long-term engagement potential for the right individual. Competitive day rate/salary commensurate with experience and clearance level. How to Apply If interested, please send me your most recent CV with your contact information so that we can speak in more detail.
A place to drive change Location : Bradford, Hybrid (2-3 days in the office, with travel as required for meetings and training) Salary : £77,405 per annum, plus essential car user allowance of £1,250 Contract type : Permanent Hours : 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm Thousands of families depend on us for safe, sustainable and affordable homes. As we continue to transform our services and modernise how we work, technology is becoming central to how we deliver for our customers. It's this belief-that everyone deserves a place to call home-that drives everything we do. Together, we're innovating, improving, and finding new ways to support our customers and colleagues. If you're looking for a career that creates real impact and supports meaningful change, this is the place to be. About the role Lead, innovate and shape our digital future. We are investing in technology like never before. To support this transformation, we're looking for a visionary and hands-on Head of IT Development to lead the teams who design, build and assure the digital services our colleagues and customers rely on every day. This role is perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy and delivery: you'll architect modern Azure-based platforms, lead talented development and testing teams, and champion engineering practices that raise quality, improve performance, and accelerate delivery. This isn't just a technical leadership position-it's an opportunity to shape the technology landscape of an organisation with a genuine social purpose. Salary The spot salary for this position is £77,405 per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements. Applicants who are still developing some skills may start at 5% or 10% below the spot salary, with clear support to progress to the full amount. About you Extensive experience with the Microsoft tech stack and ideally Azure cloud environments. Strong grounding in modern engineering practices-API-first, microservices, DevOps, CI/CD and resilient architectures. Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on technical understanding. Strong leadership skills, with experience supporting multidisciplinary and partner teams to perform at their best. A passion for agile delivery, continuous improvement and embedding robust quality throughout development. Experience aligning development and testing activities with organisational goals and technology strategy. Solid architecture understanding and confidence overseeing solution design. Experience assuring output quality from internal and augmented development/testing teams. Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills. Experience defining meaningful KPIs and reporting on team performance. Experience managing external vendors and ensuring alignment with internal standards. A place to build a future We've got big ambitions-and we're looking for people who want to grow with us. You'll have opportunities to learn new skills, shape your career direction and contribute to a collaborative, supportive environment. What you'll receive: Generous time off: 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and the option to buy more. Health & wellbeing: Cash health plan, Health MOTs, online GP, gym discounts, and a volunteer day for a cause you care about. Financial perks: Car leasing options, salary sacrifice benefits and exclusive discount schemes. Future security: Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension options, plus life assurance at three times your salary. Family-friendly policies: Enhanced parental leave and flexible working options. Career development: Leadership training, apprenticeships, internal programmes and more. This is more than a job-it's a place to make an impact, be valued, and build a meaningful future. We're committed to inclusion We believe diversity makes us stronger and we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and able to thrive. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know-we'll make it happen. Please note: Candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK. Accent does not currently hold a sponsorship licence. If you want a place where you can make a positive difference-to society, to our organisation and to your future-apply now. Recruitment Agencies: We work exclusively with partners on our PSL and do not accept speculative approaches. You may have experience of the following: Head of IT Development, IT Leadership, Software Development Manager, Azure Architecture, Microsoft Tech Stack, Cloud-Native Development, API-First, Microservices, DevOps, CI/CD, Modern Engineering Practices, Quality Assurance, Test Automation, SDLC, Digital Transformation, IT Strategy, Technical Leadership, Engineering Manager, Solution Architecture, Agile Delivery, Progressive Delivery, Infrastructure-as-Code, Event-Driven Architecture, Systems Integration, Stakeholder Management, Vendor Management, Technology Innovation, etc. REF-
20/01/2026
Full time
A place to drive change Location : Bradford, Hybrid (2-3 days in the office, with travel as required for meetings and training) Salary : £77,405 per annum, plus essential car user allowance of £1,250 Contract type : Permanent Hours : 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm Thousands of families depend on us for safe, sustainable and affordable homes. As we continue to transform our services and modernise how we work, technology is becoming central to how we deliver for our customers. It's this belief-that everyone deserves a place to call home-that drives everything we do. Together, we're innovating, improving, and finding new ways to support our customers and colleagues. If you're looking for a career that creates real impact and supports meaningful change, this is the place to be. About the role Lead, innovate and shape our digital future. We are investing in technology like never before. To support this transformation, we're looking for a visionary and hands-on Head of IT Development to lead the teams who design, build and assure the digital services our colleagues and customers rely on every day. This role is perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy and delivery: you'll architect modern Azure-based platforms, lead talented development and testing teams, and champion engineering practices that raise quality, improve performance, and accelerate delivery. This isn't just a technical leadership position-it's an opportunity to shape the technology landscape of an organisation with a genuine social purpose. Salary The spot salary for this position is £77,405 per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements. Applicants who are still developing some skills may start at 5% or 10% below the spot salary, with clear support to progress to the full amount. About you Extensive experience with the Microsoft tech stack and ideally Azure cloud environments. Strong grounding in modern engineering practices-API-first, microservices, DevOps, CI/CD and resilient architectures. Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on technical understanding. Strong leadership skills, with experience supporting multidisciplinary and partner teams to perform at their best. A passion for agile delivery, continuous improvement and embedding robust quality throughout development. Experience aligning development and testing activities with organisational goals and technology strategy. Solid architecture understanding and confidence overseeing solution design. Experience assuring output quality from internal and augmented development/testing teams. Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills. Experience defining meaningful KPIs and reporting on team performance. Experience managing external vendors and ensuring alignment with internal standards. A place to build a future We've got big ambitions-and we're looking for people who want to grow with us. You'll have opportunities to learn new skills, shape your career direction and contribute to a collaborative, supportive environment. What you'll receive: Generous time off: 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and the option to buy more. Health & wellbeing: Cash health plan, Health MOTs, online GP, gym discounts, and a volunteer day for a cause you care about. Financial perks: Car leasing options, salary sacrifice benefits and exclusive discount schemes. Future security: Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension options, plus life assurance at three times your salary. Family-friendly policies: Enhanced parental leave and flexible working options. Career development: Leadership training, apprenticeships, internal programmes and more. This is more than a job-it's a place to make an impact, be valued, and build a meaningful future. We're committed to inclusion We believe diversity makes us stronger and we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and able to thrive. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know-we'll make it happen. Please note: Candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK. Accent does not currently hold a sponsorship licence. If you want a place where you can make a positive difference-to society, to our organisation and to your future-apply now. Recruitment Agencies: We work exclusively with partners on our PSL and do not accept speculative approaches. You may have experience of the following: Head of IT Development, IT Leadership, Software Development Manager, Azure Architecture, Microsoft Tech Stack, Cloud-Native Development, API-First, Microservices, DevOps, CI/CD, Modern Engineering Practices, Quality Assurance, Test Automation, SDLC, Digital Transformation, IT Strategy, Technical Leadership, Engineering Manager, Solution Architecture, Agile Delivery, Progressive Delivery, Infrastructure-as-Code, Event-Driven Architecture, Systems Integration, Stakeholder Management, Vendor Management, Technology Innovation, etc. REF-
Project Manager - Network Services Telent are in a strong position to recruit a Project Manager to join our Network Services Project Management team. With increased demand across our Blue Light and Emergency Services portfolio, we are seeking an experienced Project Manager who can drive successful project delivery while maintaining a strong customer focus. This is a hybrid working role , based from your nearest Telent office with home working available 3-4 days per week. As a Project Manager at Telent, you will be trusted and empowered to deliver critical and complex projects. You'll have the freedom to innovate, take ownership, and make agile decisions in a supportive environment that encourages professional growth. Join us in helping to build, maintain, and protect the nation's critical infrastructure, 24/7. This role involves leading, managing, and coordinating assigned projects to ensure delivery meets all contractual requirements for quality, safety, programme, budget, and customer satisfaction. You will operate within a matrix-managed environment and ensure compliance with Telent and client Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety (QEHS) standards throughout the project lifecycle. Project Manager - What you'll do Lead all aspects of end-to-end project delivery, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards. Deliver office- and site-based activities as required, ensuring compliance with Telent and client QEHS procedures. Develop, implement, and maintain project delivery plans, mobilisation plans, and detailed project schedules. Establish and maintain effective governance, controls, and reporting processes, including KPIs, RAID logs, and financial reporting. Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle. Provide day-to-day leadership, direction, and support to assigned project delivery teams, ensuring clear communication and prioritisation. Act as the primary customer interface for allocated projects, managing stakeholder relationships and expectations. Manage and coordinate installation and commissioning activities for specified products and services. Ensure correct implementation and communication of QEHS requirements for Telent staff and subcontractors. Manage project finances, including profit and loss, cash flow forecasting, and cost control using designated systems. Ensure materials are ordered on time, logistics plans are maintained, and delivery programmes are met. Produce and maintain project documentation within designated document management systems. Manage change control processes, ensuring all variations are documented, approved, and communicated to the customer. Undertake site safety inspections in line with the inspection schedule set by the HSE Manager. Manage site handovers and project close-out activities. Set up and lead key project meetings, including kick-off meetings, stage gate reviews, and close-out sessions. Present monthly contract and project performance reviews to senior management. Support bid and tender activities as required, including project plans, risk assessments, method statements, and RAID documentation. Encourage collaboration across internal teams, customers, and wider project stakeholders. Line manage direct reports in line with HR policies, procedures, and business processes. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and contribute to business change initiatives. Project Manager - Who you are You are an experienced and confident Project Manager with a strong background in delivering complex, multi-disciplinary projects. You are highly organised, commercially aware, and comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced environment. You have excellent communication and leadership skills, are customer-focused, and are able to balance operational delivery with strategic thinking. You are proactive in identifying risks, solving problems, and driving continuous improvement. Experience of Networks and/or IT Transformation projects is highly desirable. Project Manager - Key requirements Degree in a technical or project management-related discipline, or equivalent experience. Formal Project Management qualification (APM, PMP, PRINCE2) or equivalent experience. Proven experience managing complex projects using recognised project management tools and methodologies. Strong people management and leadership capability. Excellent stakeholder management, presentation, and communication skills. Solid commercial and financial management experience, including P&L and cash flow forecasting. Working knowledge of Health & Safety regulations, including CDM. IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent). Experience delivering multi-million-pound, multi-disciplined national projects. Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and document management systems. Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision. Telent - What we offer A career at Telent provides opportunities to work across sectors, technologies, and customers, enabling you to develop new skills and make a real impact. We are growing, and our success relies on the commitment and expertise of our people. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity, respects difference, and encourages everyone to thrive at work. Benefits include: Company car allowance 26 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell leave Company-matched pension scheme Flexible benefits portal Family-friendly policies Occupational health support and wellbeing portal Discounts on cinema, restaurants, and shopping through the Telent Rewards scheme We are passionate about creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and empowered to reach their full potential. Telent Core Values: Be Collaborative. Be Inclusive. Be Customer Focused. Take Responsibility.
19/01/2026
Full time
Project Manager - Network Services Telent are in a strong position to recruit a Project Manager to join our Network Services Project Management team. With increased demand across our Blue Light and Emergency Services portfolio, we are seeking an experienced Project Manager who can drive successful project delivery while maintaining a strong customer focus. This is a hybrid working role , based from your nearest Telent office with home working available 3-4 days per week. As a Project Manager at Telent, you will be trusted and empowered to deliver critical and complex projects. You'll have the freedom to innovate, take ownership, and make agile decisions in a supportive environment that encourages professional growth. Join us in helping to build, maintain, and protect the nation's critical infrastructure, 24/7. This role involves leading, managing, and coordinating assigned projects to ensure delivery meets all contractual requirements for quality, safety, programme, budget, and customer satisfaction. You will operate within a matrix-managed environment and ensure compliance with Telent and client Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety (QEHS) standards throughout the project lifecycle. Project Manager - What you'll do Lead all aspects of end-to-end project delivery, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards. Deliver office- and site-based activities as required, ensuring compliance with Telent and client QEHS procedures. Develop, implement, and maintain project delivery plans, mobilisation plans, and detailed project schedules. Establish and maintain effective governance, controls, and reporting processes, including KPIs, RAID logs, and financial reporting. Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle. Provide day-to-day leadership, direction, and support to assigned project delivery teams, ensuring clear communication and prioritisation. Act as the primary customer interface for allocated projects, managing stakeholder relationships and expectations. Manage and coordinate installation and commissioning activities for specified products and services. Ensure correct implementation and communication of QEHS requirements for Telent staff and subcontractors. Manage project finances, including profit and loss, cash flow forecasting, and cost control using designated systems. Ensure materials are ordered on time, logistics plans are maintained, and delivery programmes are met. Produce and maintain project documentation within designated document management systems. Manage change control processes, ensuring all variations are documented, approved, and communicated to the customer. Undertake site safety inspections in line with the inspection schedule set by the HSE Manager. Manage site handovers and project close-out activities. Set up and lead key project meetings, including kick-off meetings, stage gate reviews, and close-out sessions. Present monthly contract and project performance reviews to senior management. Support bid and tender activities as required, including project plans, risk assessments, method statements, and RAID documentation. Encourage collaboration across internal teams, customers, and wider project stakeholders. Line manage direct reports in line with HR policies, procedures, and business processes. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and contribute to business change initiatives. Project Manager - Who you are You are an experienced and confident Project Manager with a strong background in delivering complex, multi-disciplinary projects. You are highly organised, commercially aware, and comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced environment. You have excellent communication and leadership skills, are customer-focused, and are able to balance operational delivery with strategic thinking. You are proactive in identifying risks, solving problems, and driving continuous improvement. Experience of Networks and/or IT Transformation projects is highly desirable. Project Manager - Key requirements Degree in a technical or project management-related discipline, or equivalent experience. Formal Project Management qualification (APM, PMP, PRINCE2) or equivalent experience. Proven experience managing complex projects using recognised project management tools and methodologies. Strong people management and leadership capability. Excellent stakeholder management, presentation, and communication skills. Solid commercial and financial management experience, including P&L and cash flow forecasting. Working knowledge of Health & Safety regulations, including CDM. IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent). Experience delivering multi-million-pound, multi-disciplined national projects. Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and document management systems. Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision. Telent - What we offer A career at Telent provides opportunities to work across sectors, technologies, and customers, enabling you to develop new skills and make a real impact. We are growing, and our success relies on the commitment and expertise of our people. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity, respects difference, and encourages everyone to thrive at work. Benefits include: Company car allowance 26 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell leave Company-matched pension scheme Flexible benefits portal Family-friendly policies Occupational health support and wellbeing portal Discounts on cinema, restaurants, and shopping through the Telent Rewards scheme We are passionate about creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and empowered to reach their full potential. Telent Core Values: Be Collaborative. Be Inclusive. Be Customer Focused. Take Responsibility.
Business Support Manager Permanent, 22.5 hours per week £40,000 full time equivalent (£24,000 for 3 days a week) Site based, with some flexibility to work from home Closing: 08/02/2026 The Shakespeare Hospice, based in Stratford upon Avon, offers a diverse range of services to patients, and their families/carers across South Warwickshire and surrounding areas. The Hospice is not just about end-of-life care, we provide support and compassion alongside our patients and their families throughout their journey from diagnosis through to treatment, and survivorship. Patients and their families can access one or more specialised services, day hospice, hospice at home, adult and children's counselling for pre and post bereavement, and provide spiritual, emotional and complementary therapies. We pride our offer as one that is all inclusive and embraces not only the patient but their complete support system, family and loved ones. Job Summary The Shakespeare Hospice is seeking an experienced Business Support Manager to play a key role in supporting our operational resilience and strategic ambitions. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, and a member of the Hospice's wider leadership team, you will work closely with colleagues across Finance, Operations and Retail to ensure effective, compliant business infrastructure across the organisation. Responsibilities include IT systems and development, legal and data protection compliance, operational coordination, and leadership of lease, contract and tender management. The post is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a broad role, trouble shooting operational challenges, identifying risks and providing practical, effective solutions to enable the organisation to operate smoothly and effectively. We can offer: Competitive salary Generous annual leave entitlement 35 days including statutory bank holidays, rising to 37 days after 5 years continuous service and 39 days after 10 years continuous service (pro rata for part-time) Contributory pension scheme Free on-site car parking Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay Occupational sick pay Free 24-hour confidential advice and support via our Employee Assistance Programme Flexible working Staff Wellbeing Programme A comprehensive induction plan Training and development opportunities for staff where relevant to role Free eye tests You can see a full job description for the role on our website by clicking apply . Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK. The Shakespeare Hospice reserves the right to close adverts early should we receive enough applications. All data is processed in accordance with our privacy policy, which can be found on our website. By clicking apply you will be taken to our website where you can see further details and complete your application.
19/01/2026
Full time
Business Support Manager Permanent, 22.5 hours per week £40,000 full time equivalent (£24,000 for 3 days a week) Site based, with some flexibility to work from home Closing: 08/02/2026 The Shakespeare Hospice, based in Stratford upon Avon, offers a diverse range of services to patients, and their families/carers across South Warwickshire and surrounding areas. The Hospice is not just about end-of-life care, we provide support and compassion alongside our patients and their families throughout their journey from diagnosis through to treatment, and survivorship. Patients and their families can access one or more specialised services, day hospice, hospice at home, adult and children's counselling for pre and post bereavement, and provide spiritual, emotional and complementary therapies. We pride our offer as one that is all inclusive and embraces not only the patient but their complete support system, family and loved ones. Job Summary The Shakespeare Hospice is seeking an experienced Business Support Manager to play a key role in supporting our operational resilience and strategic ambitions. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, and a member of the Hospice's wider leadership team, you will work closely with colleagues across Finance, Operations and Retail to ensure effective, compliant business infrastructure across the organisation. Responsibilities include IT systems and development, legal and data protection compliance, operational coordination, and leadership of lease, contract and tender management. The post is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a broad role, trouble shooting operational challenges, identifying risks and providing practical, effective solutions to enable the organisation to operate smoothly and effectively. We can offer: Competitive salary Generous annual leave entitlement 35 days including statutory bank holidays, rising to 37 days after 5 years continuous service and 39 days after 10 years continuous service (pro rata for part-time) Contributory pension scheme Free on-site car parking Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay Occupational sick pay Free 24-hour confidential advice and support via our Employee Assistance Programme Flexible working Staff Wellbeing Programme A comprehensive induction plan Training and development opportunities for staff where relevant to role Free eye tests You can see a full job description for the role on our website by clicking apply . Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK. The Shakespeare Hospice reserves the right to close adverts early should we receive enough applications. All data is processed in accordance with our privacy policy, which can be found on our website. By clicking apply you will be taken to our website where you can see further details and complete your application.
Application Support Analyst Sheffield £38,795 - £39,815 per annum Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week) We have an exciting opportunity for an Application Support Analyst to join our Business Systems team in Sheffield. The role is pivotal in ensuring our internal and external customers receive the highest quality service. You will work with stakeholders from across the business whilst maintaining high quality systems, enhancing key technology and processes. We are looking for an ambitious individual who will relish the opportunity to work on a variety of projects in this flexible hybrid role. Please apply if you would enjoy coming to work with a purpose, involved in making a positive impact on people s lives. Our wider benefits: Salary 5A £38,795 - £39,815 per annum, pro rata Working hours 37 Hours, Monday to Friday with 50/50 Hybrid working Generous holiday entitlement 27 days annual leave, statutory bank holidays plus an additional 4 SYHA days, pro rata 5% Pension contribution Excellent flexible working options including Flexi Time, Condensed Hours, Part Time, and Job Share Excellent benefits including: SYHA Rewards - employee discount scheme, which offers cash back and shopping discounts. Plus advice and resources on healthy eating, financial wellbeing, exercise and mastering your mental health. Westfield Health (employer paid). Discounted Gym membership, and Cycle to work scheme etc. Access to a wide range of programmes to train and develop you More about the role: As Applications Support Analyst, you will be responsible for the configuration, build and continuous development of our core internal systems. The role sits within the Business Systems Team reporting to the Business Systems Manager. As a subject matter expert, you will provide technical expertise and support to enable the delivery of key business processes within our systems. You will be working closely with the Service Desk team to support a wide range of queries, issues and requests received. Also, the Infrastructure team to help monitor the systems to ensure that alerts and dealt with, understood and resolved. The role may at times require evening work to apply updates but can be worked with time back in flexitime. It will be important you are able to build quality long lasting relationships that aim to guide on best practices. Understanding ITIL practices will be a distinct advantage. Who you are: We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting key business users, improving systems and looking to develop and capture processes correctly. Whilst providing insights and improvements, you will be able to work at pace on multiple projects. You enjoy a challenge and love working within a team. You will be open to develop your skills and those of others as you help guide colleagues with particularly challenging or technical concepts. Who we are: At South Yorkshire Housing Association, our purpose is for our customers to settle at home, live well and realise their potential. Feeling settled and living well means different things to the people and families that live across South Yorkshire. So, we work with people in different ways from our extra-care housing, to providing services and opportunities that individuals can access in their home, workplace and community, to creating houses for affordable rent. Our employees enable us to create the best services, support, and experiences for our customers. We believe that difference makes us better, and that our services are made stronger by having a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please note that we may remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received. Please apply at your earliest convenience. At SYHA, we value the incredible contribution and talent that people with disabilities can and do bring to our workplace and we are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. As part of our commitments, we will ensure that disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview. To be considered under the scheme, disabled applicants must disclose their disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) on the Equal Opportunities section of the job application. Closing Date: 26 January 2026 at midnight Interview Date: 29 January 2026
16/01/2026
Full time
Application Support Analyst Sheffield £38,795 - £39,815 per annum Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week) We have an exciting opportunity for an Application Support Analyst to join our Business Systems team in Sheffield. The role is pivotal in ensuring our internal and external customers receive the highest quality service. You will work with stakeholders from across the business whilst maintaining high quality systems, enhancing key technology and processes. We are looking for an ambitious individual who will relish the opportunity to work on a variety of projects in this flexible hybrid role. Please apply if you would enjoy coming to work with a purpose, involved in making a positive impact on people s lives. Our wider benefits: Salary 5A £38,795 - £39,815 per annum, pro rata Working hours 37 Hours, Monday to Friday with 50/50 Hybrid working Generous holiday entitlement 27 days annual leave, statutory bank holidays plus an additional 4 SYHA days, pro rata 5% Pension contribution Excellent flexible working options including Flexi Time, Condensed Hours, Part Time, and Job Share Excellent benefits including: SYHA Rewards - employee discount scheme, which offers cash back and shopping discounts. Plus advice and resources on healthy eating, financial wellbeing, exercise and mastering your mental health. Westfield Health (employer paid). Discounted Gym membership, and Cycle to work scheme etc. Access to a wide range of programmes to train and develop you More about the role: As Applications Support Analyst, you will be responsible for the configuration, build and continuous development of our core internal systems. The role sits within the Business Systems Team reporting to the Business Systems Manager. As a subject matter expert, you will provide technical expertise and support to enable the delivery of key business processes within our systems. You will be working closely with the Service Desk team to support a wide range of queries, issues and requests received. Also, the Infrastructure team to help monitor the systems to ensure that alerts and dealt with, understood and resolved. The role may at times require evening work to apply updates but can be worked with time back in flexitime. It will be important you are able to build quality long lasting relationships that aim to guide on best practices. Understanding ITIL practices will be a distinct advantage. Who you are: We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting key business users, improving systems and looking to develop and capture processes correctly. Whilst providing insights and improvements, you will be able to work at pace on multiple projects. You enjoy a challenge and love working within a team. You will be open to develop your skills and those of others as you help guide colleagues with particularly challenging or technical concepts. Who we are: At South Yorkshire Housing Association, our purpose is for our customers to settle at home, live well and realise their potential. Feeling settled and living well means different things to the people and families that live across South Yorkshire. So, we work with people in different ways from our extra-care housing, to providing services and opportunities that individuals can access in their home, workplace and community, to creating houses for affordable rent. Our employees enable us to create the best services, support, and experiences for our customers. We believe that difference makes us better, and that our services are made stronger by having a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please note that we may remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received. Please apply at your earliest convenience. At SYHA, we value the incredible contribution and talent that people with disabilities can and do bring to our workplace and we are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. As part of our commitments, we will ensure that disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview. To be considered under the scheme, disabled applicants must disclose their disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) on the Equal Opportunities section of the job application. Closing Date: 26 January 2026 at midnight Interview Date: 29 January 2026
A leading telecommunications organisation is currently seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to join their Network Services Delivery Unit. This role will lead complex technology projects and programmes, focusing on security transformation and integration across large-scale network estates. Job Details: Start date: ASAP Duration: Initial 6 months Rate: 450- 510pd Inside IR35 via Umbrella Location: London or Birmingham Hybrid: 3 days in the office Key Requirements: Minimum 10+ years' experience delivering large-scale technology projects and programmes in complex/global environments . Strong background in network infrastructure , security products, and IT systems , ideally with exposure to i dentity and access management. Experience managing end-to-end integration pipelines across network estates, including Kafka -based collection platforms and Elastic technologies. Ability to oversee integration of multiple applications, coordinating several teams and hand-off points. Skilled in project planning and governance, with experience delivering incrementally in hybrid environments (Agile knowledge desirable). Proven ability to manage rigid governance frameworks, RAID logs, and financial oversight for budgets up to 5-10m. Security (infosec and cyber) knowledge is desirable. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
16/01/2026
Contractor
A leading telecommunications organisation is currently seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to join their Network Services Delivery Unit. This role will lead complex technology projects and programmes, focusing on security transformation and integration across large-scale network estates. Job Details: Start date: ASAP Duration: Initial 6 months Rate: 450- 510pd Inside IR35 via Umbrella Location: London or Birmingham Hybrid: 3 days in the office Key Requirements: Minimum 10+ years' experience delivering large-scale technology projects and programmes in complex/global environments . Strong background in network infrastructure , security products, and IT systems , ideally with exposure to i dentity and access management. Experience managing end-to-end integration pipelines across network estates, including Kafka -based collection platforms and Elastic technologies. Ability to oversee integration of multiple applications, coordinating several teams and hand-off points. Skilled in project planning and governance, with experience delivering incrementally in hybrid environments (Agile knowledge desirable). Proven ability to manage rigid governance frameworks, RAID logs, and financial oversight for budgets up to 5-10m. Security (infosec and cyber) knowledge is desirable. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Programme / Project Manager 65,000 - 70,000 + Hybrid Working + Specialist Training + Senior Progression + Benefits Central London (Commutable from: Holborn, Soho, Lambeth, Camden, Notting Hill, Fulham, Putney, West London, East London, North London, South London) Are you a Project Manager from an IT background looking to take the technical lead in managing high scale Programmes whilst receiving continued training on the latest technology? On offer is a great opportunity to join a multi-million pound and highly-successful business which heavily invest in both their staff and their infrastructure. You will follow a development plan into Senior posts. The client are a national leader in providing conferences / events across prestige facilities. This role is due to continued growth. This is a Monday-Friday position, based from their well-kept facility in central London and your home. You will plan, coordinate and manage large scale projects. This will involve the successful migration of their membership and platform system through cloud based infrastructure. This role would suit a Project Manager looking for a Senior post, clear training, well-funded business and competitive benefits. The Role. Monday-Friday (35 hours contracted). Project Management - Implementation of Membership system. Worked with Cloud and IT based infrastructure. The Candidate. IT / Cloud background. Project Management experience. (preferred). Commutable to Central London. 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.
15/01/2026
Full time
Programme / Project Manager 65,000 - 70,000 + Hybrid Working + Specialist Training + Senior Progression + Benefits Central London (Commutable from: Holborn, Soho, Lambeth, Camden, Notting Hill, Fulham, Putney, West London, East London, North London, South London) Are you a Project Manager from an IT background looking to take the technical lead in managing high scale Programmes whilst receiving continued training on the latest technology? On offer is a great opportunity to join a multi-million pound and highly-successful business which heavily invest in both their staff and their infrastructure. You will follow a development plan into Senior posts. The client are a national leader in providing conferences / events across prestige facilities. This role is due to continued growth. This is a Monday-Friday position, based from their well-kept facility in central London and your home. You will plan, coordinate and manage large scale projects. This will involve the successful migration of their membership and platform system through cloud based infrastructure. This role would suit a Project Manager looking for a Senior post, clear training, well-funded business and competitive benefits. The Role. Monday-Friday (35 hours contracted). Project Management - Implementation of Membership system. Worked with Cloud and IT based infrastructure. The Candidate. IT / Cloud background. Project Management experience. (preferred). Commutable to Central London. 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.
Contract Services Manager (1944) - Blue Light / Emergency Services / Radio Communications Job location - Flexible Work Location; Travel to a Telent office as and when required Job type - Full time, Permanent Telent are looking for a Contracts Services Manager to join the Network Services team. This is an excellent opportunity to bring your IT / Networks Service Delivery Management experience into a challenging and rewarding role, working on a range of mission-critical contracts. This is a Flexible Work Location role, with home working as standard and travel to our Warwick, Farnborough or Chorley (Lancashire) offices for meetings as required. As a Contract Services Manager at Telent, you will be trusted and empowered to deliver complex and critical services. You'll have the freedom to innovate, take ownership and make smart, agile decisions. We need the best people to help us achieve our ambitions and continue to build and protect the nation's critical infrastructure. The Contract Services Manager (CSM) has overall accountability for assigned contracts, ensuring delivery on time and within budget through effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders. You will build and maintain strong customer relationships, developing an in-depth understanding of customer IT and Network environments and their current and future challenges, while ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. The CSM will work closely with Sales and Bid Managers, drawing on industry experience and product knowledge to maximise opportunities for additional revenue through new work streams and contract tenders. You will have strong financial, commercial and business acumen, with the ability to clearly articulate contract performance, risks and deliverables at senior and board-level reviews when required. Contract Services Manager - What you'll do: Ensure the successful delivery of assigned IT-related contracts Full accountability for contract finances to ensure delivery within budget, including: Identifying and delivering additional revenue opportunities through contract variations or new orders, working with Sales and other colleagues Completing invoicing and ensuring all charges are accurately captured Maintaining accurate contract budgets and forecasts Producing monthly financial reports and presenting them at board level Developing a detailed understanding of contract costs, regularly reviewing expenditure to identify trends and efficiencies Accountable for contract performance, ensuring all contractual SLAs and KPIs are met, working closely with Service Delivery Managers to identify root causes and corrective actions in line with continual service improvement Ensure compliance with all QEHS and Security policies across assigned contracts Manage commercial risks and liabilities in conjunction with commercial and legal teams Support the Bid Management team on new bids as required Act as a 24/7 escalation point for major incidents and commercial issues, ensuring resolution through to conclusion Oversee continual service improvement initiatives, delivering services in the most cost-effective way alongside Service Improvement Managers and stakeholders Oversee contract changes and new mobilisations, ensuring agreed scope changes are captured via CCNs Analyse complex data to identify trends, efficiencies and best working practices to drive process improvement Produce and maintain business documentation in line with document control standards Attend and present at internal and external stakeholder reviews, including: Financial reports SLA and performance reports Problem management reports Contract risk registers Actions register Contract Services Manager - Who you are: You will have a background in managing IT / Network contracts and enjoy working in a customer-facing role. You will collaborate closely with technical teams, bid management and service delivery functions. We welcome applications from experienced Service Delivery Managers looking to step into a Contract Services Manager role, take ownership of a P&L and further develop financial skills including forecasting and financial reporting. This role offers a great opportunity to strengthen customer relationships while identifying additional solutions and services Telent can provide. Contract Services Manager - Key requirements: Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong customer-facing skills, with the ability to present data and information clearly QEHS and contract document writing capability ITIL Foundation IOSH - Desirable SC Security Clearance - UK resident and eligible to obtain Prince2 (desirable, not essential) Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required Experience required: Experience managing service contracts or programmes up to 500,000 Tendering and bid support experience Managing Profit & Loss, forecasting and financial reporting Confident user of business tools such as Oracle, Remedy ITSM and MS Office What we offer: A career at Telent spans sectors, roles, technologies and customers, offering opportunities to develop new skills and make a real impact. We are growing and rely on our committed teams to deliver. We foster an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, celebrates diverse ideas and enables everyone to thrive at work. Additional benefits include: Car allowance 26 days holiday plus public holidays, with buy/sell options Company-matched pension scheme (4%-6%) Family-friendly policies Occupational health support and wellbeing portal Discounts on cinema, restaurants and shopping through the Telent Reward scheme We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong and can reach their full potential. Telent core values: Be Collaborative, Be Inclusive, Be Customer Focused, Take Responsibility
15/01/2026
Full time
Contract Services Manager (1944) - Blue Light / Emergency Services / Radio Communications Job location - Flexible Work Location; Travel to a Telent office as and when required Job type - Full time, Permanent Telent are looking for a Contracts Services Manager to join the Network Services team. This is an excellent opportunity to bring your IT / Networks Service Delivery Management experience into a challenging and rewarding role, working on a range of mission-critical contracts. This is a Flexible Work Location role, with home working as standard and travel to our Warwick, Farnborough or Chorley (Lancashire) offices for meetings as required. As a Contract Services Manager at Telent, you will be trusted and empowered to deliver complex and critical services. You'll have the freedom to innovate, take ownership and make smart, agile decisions. We need the best people to help us achieve our ambitions and continue to build and protect the nation's critical infrastructure. The Contract Services Manager (CSM) has overall accountability for assigned contracts, ensuring delivery on time and within budget through effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders. You will build and maintain strong customer relationships, developing an in-depth understanding of customer IT and Network environments and their current and future challenges, while ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. The CSM will work closely with Sales and Bid Managers, drawing on industry experience and product knowledge to maximise opportunities for additional revenue through new work streams and contract tenders. You will have strong financial, commercial and business acumen, with the ability to clearly articulate contract performance, risks and deliverables at senior and board-level reviews when required. Contract Services Manager - What you'll do: Ensure the successful delivery of assigned IT-related contracts Full accountability for contract finances to ensure delivery within budget, including: Identifying and delivering additional revenue opportunities through contract variations or new orders, working with Sales and other colleagues Completing invoicing and ensuring all charges are accurately captured Maintaining accurate contract budgets and forecasts Producing monthly financial reports and presenting them at board level Developing a detailed understanding of contract costs, regularly reviewing expenditure to identify trends and efficiencies Accountable for contract performance, ensuring all contractual SLAs and KPIs are met, working closely with Service Delivery Managers to identify root causes and corrective actions in line with continual service improvement Ensure compliance with all QEHS and Security policies across assigned contracts Manage commercial risks and liabilities in conjunction with commercial and legal teams Support the Bid Management team on new bids as required Act as a 24/7 escalation point for major incidents and commercial issues, ensuring resolution through to conclusion Oversee continual service improvement initiatives, delivering services in the most cost-effective way alongside Service Improvement Managers and stakeholders Oversee contract changes and new mobilisations, ensuring agreed scope changes are captured via CCNs Analyse complex data to identify trends, efficiencies and best working practices to drive process improvement Produce and maintain business documentation in line with document control standards Attend and present at internal and external stakeholder reviews, including: Financial reports SLA and performance reports Problem management reports Contract risk registers Actions register Contract Services Manager - Who you are: You will have a background in managing IT / Network contracts and enjoy working in a customer-facing role. You will collaborate closely with technical teams, bid management and service delivery functions. We welcome applications from experienced Service Delivery Managers looking to step into a Contract Services Manager role, take ownership of a P&L and further develop financial skills including forecasting and financial reporting. This role offers a great opportunity to strengthen customer relationships while identifying additional solutions and services Telent can provide. Contract Services Manager - Key requirements: Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong customer-facing skills, with the ability to present data and information clearly QEHS and contract document writing capability ITIL Foundation IOSH - Desirable SC Security Clearance - UK resident and eligible to obtain Prince2 (desirable, not essential) Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required Experience required: Experience managing service contracts or programmes up to 500,000 Tendering and bid support experience Managing Profit & Loss, forecasting and financial reporting Confident user of business tools such as Oracle, Remedy ITSM and MS Office What we offer: A career at Telent spans sectors, roles, technologies and customers, offering opportunities to develop new skills and make a real impact. We are growing and rely on our committed teams to deliver. We foster an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, celebrates diverse ideas and enables everyone to thrive at work. Additional benefits include: Car allowance 26 days holiday plus public holidays, with buy/sell options Company-matched pension scheme (4%-6%) Family-friendly policies Occupational health support and wellbeing portal Discounts on cinema, restaurants and shopping through the Telent Reward scheme We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong and can reach their full potential. Telent core values: Be Collaborative, Be Inclusive, Be Customer Focused, Take Responsibility
An innovative property development company is seeking to expand its technology function and a key hire for the team is a capable Senior IT Project Manager, to join them on a permanent basis. Reporting to the IT Director, this individual will join the business at a transformative time, overseeing the delivery of numerous infrastructure & communications, networking & telephony, operational systems and data & service management projects. They will lead the scoping, planning, governance and delivery of these technology projects, liaising with internal and 3rd party stakeholders, ensuring RAID, dependencies and benefits are controlled. The ideal candidate will be a Senior IT Project Manager with experience in delivering complex technology programmes ideally within the PropTech/property management/ property development industry. It would be desirable to have had experience in new builds in remote locations, collaborating with service providers and MSPs to handle the delivery and implementation of multiple concurrent projects across infrastructure/ networking/ telephony/ cloud/ systems & applications changes, etc. You will need: Track record of managing multiple projects across 3rd party vendors and suppliers Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Experience of delivering technology projects across an enterprise architecture including Infrastructure, systems/applications and data layers (e.g. networks, telephony, cloud, ERP/CAFM/CRM etc.). Microsoft modern tech stack project experience is preferred If you want to be part of a truly inspirational development project (with an impact at global level) and you meet most of the requirements above, please apply for immediate consideration.
14/01/2026
Full time
An innovative property development company is seeking to expand its technology function and a key hire for the team is a capable Senior IT Project Manager, to join them on a permanent basis. Reporting to the IT Director, this individual will join the business at a transformative time, overseeing the delivery of numerous infrastructure & communications, networking & telephony, operational systems and data & service management projects. They will lead the scoping, planning, governance and delivery of these technology projects, liaising with internal and 3rd party stakeholders, ensuring RAID, dependencies and benefits are controlled. The ideal candidate will be a Senior IT Project Manager with experience in delivering complex technology programmes ideally within the PropTech/property management/ property development industry. It would be desirable to have had experience in new builds in remote locations, collaborating with service providers and MSPs to handle the delivery and implementation of multiple concurrent projects across infrastructure/ networking/ telephony/ cloud/ systems & applications changes, etc. You will need: Track record of managing multiple projects across 3rd party vendors and suppliers Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Experience of delivering technology projects across an enterprise architecture including Infrastructure, systems/applications and data layers (e.g. networks, telephony, cloud, ERP/CAFM/CRM etc.). Microsoft modern tech stack project experience is preferred If you want to be part of a truly inspirational development project (with an impact at global level) and you meet most of the requirements above, please apply for immediate consideration.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW: The IT Department manages information systems and technology across the business, with teams responsible for IT Operations & Service Delivery, IT Infrastructure, Cyber & Information Security, Data Science, and Project & Portfolio Management. JOB PURPOSE SUMMARY: Reporting to the Head of IT, the IT Portfolio Manager will lead a small team responsible for turning business requirements into successful projects. It's a people-centred role that requires a track-record of delivering projects, strong stakeholder relationship skills, and the ability to coach and develop other project managers. The IT Portfolio Manager is a trusted business partner for our internal and external customers, understanding their needs and requirements, and is accountable for delivery of agreed initiatives. You'll lead your own team of IT project professionals (currently two project managers and one PMO manager) with contract management responsibility for several external partners who provide additional project delivery resources when required. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES: Business partnering: Building trusted relationships across all departments and external partners to understand their current and future technology needs. Shaping the portfolio: Turning new demand into a prioritised, deliverable roadmap of IT projects. Leading and developing the team: Managing and developing our IT Project Managers and IT PMO to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes. Overseeing delivery: Ensuring projects are governed effectively, delivered to time and budget, and that risks are well managed. Be hands-on when needed: As a small team, you'll be comfortable running your own projects or undertaking assurance reviews when needed. Driving improvement: Continually evolving our project management framework, reporting and demand management approaches to strengthen delivery maturity across the IT department. Proactively and positively promote the initiatives and projects with all employees and the wider airport community. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Essential Demonstrable experience of managing a portfolio of technology projects. Recent experience of managing, coaching and developing IT Project Managers or PMO professionals. Excellent communication, planning and stakeholder management skills. Strong understanding of project governance, budgeting and portfolio reporting. Commercial and financial acumen with experience of building business cases. Experience working with or managing third-party suppliers and consultancy partners. A project, programme or portfolio management qualification. Willing to work from our offices in Luton for at least 3 days a week typically as you'll need to be visible to your stakeholders, customers and delivery teams. Desirable Demonstrable CPD and self-development throughout your career. Exposure to Cyber Security or Information Security projects or frameworks - our portfolio has a growing number of initiatives in this space. Proficiency in Microsoft Power Apps and Power BI to help us reduce administrative and reporting tasks that don't add value. An understanding of business change principles. This job description is intended to give an appreciation of the role and the range of duties and responsibilities to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific task and objectives will be agreed on an on-going basis. The post holder will be required at all times to perform any other reasonable tasks, as requested by the Line Manager in order to meet the operational needs of the business. Connect2Employment is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Employment is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
13/01/2026
Full time
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW: The IT Department manages information systems and technology across the business, with teams responsible for IT Operations & Service Delivery, IT Infrastructure, Cyber & Information Security, Data Science, and Project & Portfolio Management. JOB PURPOSE SUMMARY: Reporting to the Head of IT, the IT Portfolio Manager will lead a small team responsible for turning business requirements into successful projects. It's a people-centred role that requires a track-record of delivering projects, strong stakeholder relationship skills, and the ability to coach and develop other project managers. The IT Portfolio Manager is a trusted business partner for our internal and external customers, understanding their needs and requirements, and is accountable for delivery of agreed initiatives. You'll lead your own team of IT project professionals (currently two project managers and one PMO manager) with contract management responsibility for several external partners who provide additional project delivery resources when required. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES: Business partnering: Building trusted relationships across all departments and external partners to understand their current and future technology needs. Shaping the portfolio: Turning new demand into a prioritised, deliverable roadmap of IT projects. Leading and developing the team: Managing and developing our IT Project Managers and IT PMO to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes. Overseeing delivery: Ensuring projects are governed effectively, delivered to time and budget, and that risks are well managed. Be hands-on when needed: As a small team, you'll be comfortable running your own projects or undertaking assurance reviews when needed. Driving improvement: Continually evolving our project management framework, reporting and demand management approaches to strengthen delivery maturity across the IT department. Proactively and positively promote the initiatives and projects with all employees and the wider airport community. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Essential Demonstrable experience of managing a portfolio of technology projects. Recent experience of managing, coaching and developing IT Project Managers or PMO professionals. Excellent communication, planning and stakeholder management skills. Strong understanding of project governance, budgeting and portfolio reporting. Commercial and financial acumen with experience of building business cases. Experience working with or managing third-party suppliers and consultancy partners. A project, programme or portfolio management qualification. Willing to work from our offices in Luton for at least 3 days a week typically as you'll need to be visible to your stakeholders, customers and delivery teams. Desirable Demonstrable CPD and self-development throughout your career. Exposure to Cyber Security or Information Security projects or frameworks - our portfolio has a growing number of initiatives in this space. Proficiency in Microsoft Power Apps and Power BI to help us reduce administrative and reporting tasks that don't add value. An understanding of business change principles. This job description is intended to give an appreciation of the role and the range of duties and responsibilities to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific task and objectives will be agreed on an on-going basis. The post holder will be required at all times to perform any other reasonable tasks, as requested by the Line Manager in order to meet the operational needs of the business. Connect2Employment is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Employment is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Business Analyst Infrastructure & Migration Tier 1 Contractor Social Housing & Property Services Contract 6 months (initial) Hybrid London OR Liverpool Build Recruitment are working with a Tier 1 contractor serving the UK social housing sector to recruit to 2 Business Analyst vacancies to support a critical infrastructure migration programme. The role supports core IT transformation underpinning housing and property services, focusing on infrastructure change rather than housing management systems. Key Responsibilities Elicit, document, and manage business and technical requirements for infrastructure and migration activities Support server and application migration planning and delivery Document current and future state processes to ensure service continuity for housing operations Support user access changes and post-migration readiness Work closely with the Project Manager, infrastructure teams, and third-party suppliers Required Experience Experience as a Business Analyst on infrastructure or migration programmes Exposure to server and application migrations Understanding of Azure-based environments is beneficial Experience working within large-scale, operationally critical organisations (e.g. Tier 1 contractors, public sector, housing, utilities) If you meet the criteria above and are looking for a new challenge within a well-regarded organisation for a minimum of 6 months, apply today or contact Elise at Build Recruitment for more information.
13/01/2026
Contractor
Business Analyst Infrastructure & Migration Tier 1 Contractor Social Housing & Property Services Contract 6 months (initial) Hybrid London OR Liverpool Build Recruitment are working with a Tier 1 contractor serving the UK social housing sector to recruit to 2 Business Analyst vacancies to support a critical infrastructure migration programme. The role supports core IT transformation underpinning housing and property services, focusing on infrastructure change rather than housing management systems. Key Responsibilities Elicit, document, and manage business and technical requirements for infrastructure and migration activities Support server and application migration planning and delivery Document current and future state processes to ensure service continuity for housing operations Support user access changes and post-migration readiness Work closely with the Project Manager, infrastructure teams, and third-party suppliers Required Experience Experience as a Business Analyst on infrastructure or migration programmes Exposure to server and application migrations Understanding of Azure-based environments is beneficial Experience working within large-scale, operationally critical organisations (e.g. Tier 1 contractors, public sector, housing, utilities) If you meet the criteria above and are looking for a new challenge within a well-regarded organisation for a minimum of 6 months, apply today or contact Elise at Build Recruitment for more information.
Nursing and Midwifery Council
Edinburgh, Midlothian
Salary Details: London - £58,022 - £64,469 Edinburgh - £54,098 - £60,109 About the role We are enthusiastic about the role technology plays at the NMC. We are looking for an individual that shares the same passion in delivering the technology that makes a difference to everyone we interact with. In the last two years we've been undergoing a true transformation of the technology we use, we'd like you to help us to continue on our journey to becoming a Microsoft first organisation. If this is something you that motivates you we'd love to hear from you. We're looking for someone to Join us as an Platform & Environment Manager. This role is part of the Cloud & Infrastructure team within the Technology Services department. In this key role, you'll be managing a set of end-to-end environments used by the platform's applications to successfully implement platform change and deliver customer value. We'll look to you to adapt the design and delivery to meet a dynamic continuous deployment approach. You'll be working in a DevOps and Agile environment, acting as a central point of contact for all environment related activities. It's an opportunity to work with a range of stakeholders across the business and third-party suppliers, allowing you to expand your network and gain exposure for your work. About You The Nursing and Midwifery Council are recruiting for a Platform / Environment Manager to act as an owner over a set of production, preproduction and development environments; orchestrate their usage and establish and efficient service model, act as a gatekeeper for all releases to ensure the integrity of the environments. You will also manage the full configuration status of each of the environments from Operating System versions, patch status, software versioning, licensing and creation of software releases. You will report into the Cloud / Infrastructure Manager. We're looking for a highly motivated individual with the key skills and experience to: Develop IT environment strategy and procedures Maintain IT environment cost profile and lead projects to reduce associated costs Negotiate, plan and manage all release/deployment activities to forward plan the release windows and cycles across the estate from an environments perspective; including task, resource and dependency management Manage risks and resolve issues that affect releases as they pertain to the environments Maintain the release schedule for all services Co-ordinate release content and effort based on pending service requests, third-party applications, or operating system updates Produce Deployment Run Books and Technical Implementation Plans/checklists Produce regular and accurate Release Reporting Communicate release details and schedules to the programme Work with DevOps to help develop scripts and automation tools used to build, integrate, and deploy software releases Participate in meetings, including CAB, to discuss release scope and roadblocks Maintain a release repository and manage key information such as build and release procedures, dependencies, and notification lists
13/01/2026
Full time
Salary Details: London - £58,022 - £64,469 Edinburgh - £54,098 - £60,109 About the role We are enthusiastic about the role technology plays at the NMC. We are looking for an individual that shares the same passion in delivering the technology that makes a difference to everyone we interact with. In the last two years we've been undergoing a true transformation of the technology we use, we'd like you to help us to continue on our journey to becoming a Microsoft first organisation. If this is something you that motivates you we'd love to hear from you. We're looking for someone to Join us as an Platform & Environment Manager. This role is part of the Cloud & Infrastructure team within the Technology Services department. In this key role, you'll be managing a set of end-to-end environments used by the platform's applications to successfully implement platform change and deliver customer value. We'll look to you to adapt the design and delivery to meet a dynamic continuous deployment approach. You'll be working in a DevOps and Agile environment, acting as a central point of contact for all environment related activities. It's an opportunity to work with a range of stakeholders across the business and third-party suppliers, allowing you to expand your network and gain exposure for your work. About You The Nursing and Midwifery Council are recruiting for a Platform / Environment Manager to act as an owner over a set of production, preproduction and development environments; orchestrate their usage and establish and efficient service model, act as a gatekeeper for all releases to ensure the integrity of the environments. You will also manage the full configuration status of each of the environments from Operating System versions, patch status, software versioning, licensing and creation of software releases. You will report into the Cloud / Infrastructure Manager. We're looking for a highly motivated individual with the key skills and experience to: Develop IT environment strategy and procedures Maintain IT environment cost profile and lead projects to reduce associated costs Negotiate, plan and manage all release/deployment activities to forward plan the release windows and cycles across the estate from an environments perspective; including task, resource and dependency management Manage risks and resolve issues that affect releases as they pertain to the environments Maintain the release schedule for all services Co-ordinate release content and effort based on pending service requests, third-party applications, or operating system updates Produce Deployment Run Books and Technical Implementation Plans/checklists Produce regular and accurate Release Reporting Communicate release details and schedules to the programme Work with DevOps to help develop scripts and automation tools used to build, integrate, and deploy software releases Participate in meetings, including CAB, to discuss release scope and roadblocks Maintain a release repository and manage key information such as build and release procedures, dependencies, and notification lists
Business Development Manager - Construction / Infrastructure (Specification Sales) Location: UK Wide. Field based Salary: Competitive base + bonus + car + benefits Job Type: Full-time, Permanent We are working on behalf of a market-leading innovator within the construction sector that is undergoing significant investment and expansion. This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-growing business at the forefront of modern construction methods, supporting major UK and international infrastructure projects. The role offers genuine career progression and the chance to play a key part in transforming how steel reinforcement solutions are specified and delivered across large-scale construction projects. The Role As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for generating revenue through a strong pipeline of specified projects. You will work closely with senior decision-makers across the construction industry, influencing specifications at early design stages and securing adoption of innovative, automated steel reinforcement solutions. This is a field-based role, targeting major projects across sectors such as data centres, renewable energy, ports, and large infrastructure developments. Key Responsibilities Develop and convert a robust pipeline of specified construction projects Drive adoption of innovative steel reinforcement solutions, highlighting cost, labour, carbon, programme, and health & safety benefits Build and maintain strong relationships with main contractors, structural engineers, and specifiers Influence project specifications at early design stages Deliver tailored proposals, presentations, and CPDs with support from the internal technical team Identify and develop opportunities within new and strategic sectors Work closely with technical and head office teams to ensure project requirements are met Maintain accurate records of sales activity and pipeline through the CRM system Provide regular reporting on sales performance, market trends, and growth opportunities Candidate Requirements Minimum 5 years' experience in senior-level business development or specification sales within the construction sector Background selling into areas such as rebar, reinforced concrete, precast, piling, formwork, groundworks, or prefabricated/modular solutions Third-level engineering qualification preferred. Structural, civil, or mechanical Proven track record of delivering revenue growth and exceeding sales targets Established network across main contractors, engineers, specifiers, and key project stakeholders Experience working on large-scale infrastructure projects. Data centres, renewables, ports, or major industrial builds Confident delivering CPDs and board-level presentations Highly organised, commercially driven, and proactive in identifying new opportunities Comfortable working remotely and travelling frequently for client meetings and site visits Why Apply? Join a business at the forefront of innovation within construction Work on high-profile, large-scale infrastructure projects Strong investment, growth, and long-term career progression Competitive package and high-impact role with real autonomy WR Engineering are the recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
12/01/2026
Full time
Business Development Manager - Construction / Infrastructure (Specification Sales) Location: UK Wide. Field based Salary: Competitive base + bonus + car + benefits Job Type: Full-time, Permanent We are working on behalf of a market-leading innovator within the construction sector that is undergoing significant investment and expansion. This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-growing business at the forefront of modern construction methods, supporting major UK and international infrastructure projects. The role offers genuine career progression and the chance to play a key part in transforming how steel reinforcement solutions are specified and delivered across large-scale construction projects. The Role As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for generating revenue through a strong pipeline of specified projects. You will work closely with senior decision-makers across the construction industry, influencing specifications at early design stages and securing adoption of innovative, automated steel reinforcement solutions. This is a field-based role, targeting major projects across sectors such as data centres, renewable energy, ports, and large infrastructure developments. Key Responsibilities Develop and convert a robust pipeline of specified construction projects Drive adoption of innovative steel reinforcement solutions, highlighting cost, labour, carbon, programme, and health & safety benefits Build and maintain strong relationships with main contractors, structural engineers, and specifiers Influence project specifications at early design stages Deliver tailored proposals, presentations, and CPDs with support from the internal technical team Identify and develop opportunities within new and strategic sectors Work closely with technical and head office teams to ensure project requirements are met Maintain accurate records of sales activity and pipeline through the CRM system Provide regular reporting on sales performance, market trends, and growth opportunities Candidate Requirements Minimum 5 years' experience in senior-level business development or specification sales within the construction sector Background selling into areas such as rebar, reinforced concrete, precast, piling, formwork, groundworks, or prefabricated/modular solutions Third-level engineering qualification preferred. Structural, civil, or mechanical Proven track record of delivering revenue growth and exceeding sales targets Established network across main contractors, engineers, specifiers, and key project stakeholders Experience working on large-scale infrastructure projects. Data centres, renewables, ports, or major industrial builds Confident delivering CPDs and board-level presentations Highly organised, commercially driven, and proactive in identifying new opportunities Comfortable working remotely and travelling frequently for client meetings and site visits Why Apply? Join a business at the forefront of innovation within construction Work on high-profile, large-scale infrastructure projects Strong investment, growth, and long-term career progression Competitive package and high-impact role with real autonomy WR Engineering are the recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.