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Associate Director, IT Infrastructure
AskBio Edinburgh, UK
18/11/2025
Full time
Position Summary We're seeking an Associate Director, IT Infrastructure to lead and transform our scientific computing environment in support of our cutting-edge gene therapy research. This senior leadership position will drive the strategy and execution of research computing initiatives, working in close partnership with our Bioinformatics, AI/ML, and Global IT Infrastructure teams. The role focuses specifically on advancing our scientific computing capabilities through operational excellence, while ensuring our research teams can maximize the value of our high-performance computing investments.   As a key member of the technology leadership team, this position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and strategic evolution of our research computing environment. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise in scientific computing with strong business acumen to deliver innovative solutions that accelerate our research mission. While Global IT Infrastructure maintains our enterprise technology foundation, this role focuses exclusively on the specialized computing needs of our scientific teams, including high-performance computing, GPU-accelerated workflows, and research data management.   Job Responsibilities Serve as the primary local IT Infrastructure contact for Edinburgh's Bioinformatics and AI/ML teams Manage and optimize scientific computing infrastructure, including GPU clusters, high-performance storage systems, and virtualized environments Collaborate with global IT teams to ensure infrastructure alignment with scientific computing needs Lead technical planning and implementation of infrastructure improvements Provide technical guidance on architecture decisions affecting scientific workflows Manage and optimize WEKA storage systems and VSphere virtual environments Support Linux-based scientific computing environments, leveraging managed services as appropriate Implement and maintain monitoring solutions for complex computing environments Participate in capacity planning and performance optimization initiatives Drive infrastructure automation and continuous improvement Manage relationships with vendors and technical partners   Vendor & Contract Management: Manage third-party Linux support contract and contractor relationships Define and monitor service level agreements Ensure contractor compliance with company security policies Review and approve contractor work Manage vendor performance and escalations   Security & Compliance: Act as primary point of contact for parent company security audits Develop and maintain security compliance documentation Coordinate and respond to penetration testing activities Implement security recommendations and remediation plans Ensure infrastructure meets corporate security standards Participate in security incident response planning   Business Continuity: Lead disaster recovery planning for scientific computing infrastructure Coordinate and execute DR testing Maintain DR documentation and procedures Develop and maintain business continuity plans Ensure RPO/RTO objectives are met   Financial Planning & Technical Debt: Develop long-term capital planning for infrastructure Manage infrastructure budget and forecasting for AskBio European locations Identify and track technical debt Create remediation plans for technical debt Provide cost-benefit analysis for infrastructure investments Manage infrastructure lifecycle planning Develop business cases for infrastructure improvements    Key Competencies:   Technical: Infrastructure architecture and design Performance optimization Problem-solving and troubleshooting Security best practices Technical documentation   Business & Management: Contract negotiation and management Budget planning and control Risk management Audit response and compliance Strategic planning Vendor management Cost-benefit analysis   Interpersonal: Strong communication skills Stakeholder management Team collaboration Conflict resolution Customer service orientation Ability to bridge technical and scientific domains   Leadership: Technical leadership Project management Mentoring and knowledge transfer Change management Strategic thinking   Impact Metrics: Success in this role will be measured by: Infrastructure stability and performance improvements Stakeholder satisfaction levels Project delivery effectiveness Technical problem resolution metrics Team collaboration effectiveness Innovation and process improvements   Note: This position requires occasional travel to other company locations and may require some out-of-hours support during critical maintenance windows or emergencies.   This role represents a critical position in our organization, bridging technical expertise with scientific computing needs while fostering strong working relationships between global teams.   ​Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field 8+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering roles Experience with high-performance computing environments Proven experience supporting GPU-accelerated computing environments Strong understanding of storage systems and networking Experience with infrastructure monitoring and optimization tools Demonstrated ability to work with scientific computing workflows Experience managing vendor relationships and contracts Knowledge of IT security and compliance requirements Experience with disaster recovery planning and testing Understanding of IT financial planning and budgeting Experience with audit responses and compliance documentation Strong experience with Linux administration and engineering Extensive knowledge of virtualization technologies, particularly VSphere   Preferred Education, Experience and Skills Experience with WEKA storage systems Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure requirements Experience supporting bioinformatics workflows Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) Experience with infrastructure automation tools Understanding of scientific computing software and frameworks Previous experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industries Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) ITIL certification Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, or similar) Experience with GxP compliance Experience with pharmaceutical industry regulations Previous experience managing technical debt in regulated environments
IT 1st Line Support Engineer
Trinity College London London, UK
18/11/2025
Full time
Contract:  Permanent, full-time Location:  London (hybrid-working) Closing Date:  1 December 2025 Trinity College London is a complex and fast-growing international organisation with a compelling vision. We realise that the life-enhancing, and often life-changing, impact of authentic communicative and performance skills can help empower everything we do, including our work. This is why people choose to work for Trinity and we hope that it will encourage you to join us in a dynamic, innovative and truly global organisation. At Trinity we care about your potential, and we are proud to help support you in discovering opportunities that are unique and allow you to perform at your very best. About the role As IT 1st Line Support Engineer, you will be responsible for providing support to Trinity users and Infrastructure across multiple sites including home workers. Will will help enable the company to achieve its goals with the primary objective being to provide technical support to Trinity staff and consultants, maintain system directories, improve the performance and reliability of the end user computing equipment and other IT managed equipment. You will engage in reactive support for break fix incidents escalated from the service desk and completing service requests. The post holder will also be expected to participate in projects which underpin the Trinity range of customer products and operating processes.  About you This role will be suitable for someone who has a professional IT qualification such as MCSA and CCNA, or equivalent, with at least 3 years working experience in an IT role. The position is for a mid-sized organisation and you will need to possess the ability to provide support across a broad range of systems. We are looking for someone that can provide a high level of attention to detail, be a team player, with demonstrable ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and understand the commitment to the highest standards of customer service and care. Being proactive and able to operate without direct supervision is key in this role. It is important for you to have high quality verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences as well as the ability to coordinate multiple tasks and prioritise workload and be able to deal with high pressure scenarios.   Our benefits Trinity provides a work environment that is stimulating, inspiring and fair. Our approach to reward values our employees while ensuring each person’s contribution makes us great as an organisation. As an employee, you’ll enjoy a range of  benefits  here at Trinity.    Our commitment Trinity is open to all applicants from different backgrounds and we are committed to building a more diverse and inclusive workplace. All applications are dealt with in the strictest of confidence.  We actively encourages applications from candidates of all abilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we are dedicated to creating a workplace that is accessible, supportive, and welcoming for individuals with different abilities. We will make sure you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long term health condition, or are neuro-diverse.  Trinity promotes and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. In line with the requirements of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974), we select all candidates for interview based on their competencies, qualifications and knowledge. To learn more about our DEI commitment as an equal opportunities employer, please visit our  Equality, diversity and inclusion  page.    How to Apply To apply, please follow the Apply for This Job link on this page and you will be directed to the Trinity College London application page. We reserve the right to close the advert earlier if we receive a high volume of interest so please do not delay if interested. Trinity College London does not hold a job visa sponsorship licence and so is not in a position to sponsor visas in the UK. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.  Upon successful appointment into the role, you will be required to complete our vetting procedures as with all Trinity College London employees. This is carried out by a 3rd party supplier and our standard background checks consist of Right to Work in the UK, Identity Check, Employment History check, Financial Probity Check, Highest Academic Qualifications Check and a basic DBS check. Trinity College London will collect and use your personal information for our recruitment process in accordance with our  Recruitment Privacy Notice . Trinity College London will hold candidate data on file for no more than six months from application submission. If you want your information to be removed earlier, please contact us directly. If we want to hold your information beyond the six months, we will contact you to get your consent. Our data protection policy can be viewed in full  here .
IT Service Lead
Seebyte Edinburgh, UK
13/11/2025
Full time
Because of the nature of the work associated with this post it is subject to special nationality rules, and this is post is restricted to individuals who are UK British Nationals. For this role, due to government security requirements, the term ‘UK Nationals’ must exclude anyone who is a dual national or naturalised British (i.e. originally a foreign national). SeeByte, the global market leader in the development of smart software for uncrewed maritime systems, are looking to recruit an IT Service Lead to join our expanding team in central Edinburgh. You will have a unique opportunity to play a significant role in a dynamic and world-respected technology company within the exciting field of robotics, with clear development, training and career progression opportunities provided.  This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an innovative and forward-thinking company with an international client base. Due to the nature of this role, daily office attendance is required and it is not eligible for remote or hybrid working.  SeeByte operates a satellite office in Bristol and occasional, reimbursed travel will be required. Benefits We are proud to have and promote a healthy work-life balance in a casual working environment. Some of the benefits include: Competitive salary and shared employee / employer contributory pension scheme Generous holiday entitlement and option to buy additional holidays after 1 year of service. Travel compensation scheme Clear development, training and career progression opportunities External, online training courses and in-house training Offices in the centre of Edinburgh and in Bristol, two great cities to live and work Free access to a gymnasium Free, on-site parking Enhanced family friendly policies Showers, lockers, swipe access internal bike store Travel season ticket loan Annual company day out Save money on your commute as SeeByte participates in the Cycle to Work Scheme and Travel season ticket loan. SeeByte also supports an Electric Vehicle leasing scheme. Main Purpose of the Role The IT Service Lead will own the end-to-end user experience and provide expert technical support for SeeByte, ensuring the smooth operation of IT service delivery within the organisation. This role involves leading IT service delivery, collaborating closely with colleagues, daily troubleshooting, system maintenance, asset management, and requires a candidate who can quickly integrate with the team and provide excellent support. Key Responsibilities of the Role Run the Service Desk: you will be responsible for the health of the service queue, triaging issues, setting and upholding SLAs, following up on issues and managing the backlog. You will collate and report metrics to the IT Manager. Technical Support & Troubleshooting: you will act as a first point of contact for end-users, resolving hardware, software, and network issues via in-person, email, chat and phone support. Onboarding and Offboarding: you will assist with the IT aspects of onboarding and offboarding of new employees, ensuring they have the necessary equipment, access and induction training. Hardware & Software: you will Install, configure, and maintain computer hardware, peripherals, operating systems, and applications to defined security baselines. This includes supporting software like Microsoft Office 365, and hardware such as laptops, videoconferencing equipment and printers. User Account & Access Management :  you will set up, manage, and maintain user accounts, permissions, and access controls across various systems. Asset Management : you will maintain accurate inventory records for IT equipment and assist in the deployment of new hardware and software, working with vendors and suppliers to keep licensing in good order. Maintaining Documentation: you will create and maintain technical documentation, including user guides and a knowledge base for common issues.   Key Skills, Experience and Qualifications Proven experience in a senior IT service delivery position and proficient working with an IT Service Management Platform. A relevant IT qualification, such as ITIL 4, Microsoft Certifications (e.g. MD-102, MS-102) or Cisco CCNA. Strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information to both technical and non-technical users. Strong experience supporting and maintaining enterprise Windows desktop systems. Ubuntu LTS (22.04 & 24.04) support experience would be advantageous. Experienced with Microsoft 365 administration including Entra ID, Intune and Teams. Comfortable with automation tools such as PowerShell and Ansible. Solid understanding of IT security principles, data protection, change management, vulnerability and patch management. Behaviours that make you brilliant for this role Leadership & Team Player: you take ownership of your domain and can define strategic plans and road maps and take colleagues with you on the journey to organisational success. You excel at collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and contributing to a supportive team environment. You focus on the end-user experience, including follow-up, resulting in successful outcomes. Clear Communicator :  your ability to translate complex technical information into simple, understandable terms for a non-technical audience is paramount. You build trust with stakeholders and manage expectations.   You resolve conflicts diplomatically and maintain relationships and service integrity. Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking :  you approach issues methodically, analyse symptoms, identify root causes, and develop effective, innovative, comprehensive solutions that align with the business goals. You anticipate problems early, identify and manage risks and implement appropriate mitigations. Reliability and Professionalism: you deliver on commitments and meet deadlines.  You maintain composure under pressure and demonstrate ethical judgement. You adapt to change and embrace new technologies, processes and organizational priorities. Apply To apply please send a recent copy of your CV and a cover letter to hr@seebyte.com . As an inclusive employer, SeeByte aims to build diverse teams by encouraging applications from a wide range of individuals. Because of the nature of the work associated with this post it is subject to special nationality rules, and this is post is restricted to individuals who are UK British Nationals. For this role, due to government security requirements, the term ‘UK Nationals’ must exclude anyone who is a dual national or naturalised British (i.e. originally a foreign national).  All offers of employment will be conditional to a Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS) process and will require a Security Check (SC) clearance once employed. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance - United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK -   https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/sc-guidance-pack-for-applicants As part of this process, SeeByte collects Personal Data as defined under UK GDPR including proof of identity, nationality and immigration status, right to work in the UK, employment and/or academic references and Basic Disclosure information for unspent criminal convictions. Please see details pertaining to your personal data in our Privacy Notice which can be found at https://www.seebyte.com/privacy-policy NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES
Technical Business Analyst
The Royal Household London
11/11/2025
Full time
Elevate your tech career with purpose, impact, and opportunity. If you have a passion for technology and the impact it can have on business processes, this is your chance to join a team where tradition meets innovation.  At Royal Collection Trust you'll gain practical exposure from day one, supporting the business’s operation and contributing to a purpose that matters. Our Systems Infrastructure team manages, develops and supports Royal Collection Trust's commercial and collections management systems, websites, and technical infrastructure across multiple UK sites. The guidance and insight it provides ensures the smooth running of our operations, as well as helping pave the way forward for the future. As a Technical Business Analyst, you’ll analyse the entire range of business controls, systems and applications, their lifecycles, uses, suppliers and stakeholders for Royal Collection Trust’s specialist infrastructure, ensuring products and services meet business and user needs, compliance and risk standards, and are aligned with our organisational goals. Key Responsibilities: Shape and deliver smart solutions by designing, evaluating, and implementing technology that meets business needs while maintaining quality and best practices. Drive projects with through Agile methodologies, helping teams prioritise, manage scope, and deliver minimum viable products (MVPs) quickly and effectively. Formulate operational support models, delivering the requisite knowledge transfer and solution documentation. Monitor the compliance of solutions against accepted standards and risk controls, planning and executing works, and managing relationships with suppliers and their products’ lifecycles to support this. Turn business needs into technical reality by working closely with stakeholders to analyse goals, processes, and challenges, and translate them into actionable requirements. Evaluate options and prove the value by assessing feasibility, quantifying benefits, contributing to business cases and supporting testing to validate outcomes.   Essential Criteria: You’ll have a recognised Project Management qualification (Agile preferred) at Practitioner level. You’ll have proven experience of managing complex stakeholder and supplier relationships, maintained through your excellent written and verbal communication skills. Digitally fluent and with a passion for technology, you’ll possess knowledge of delivering enterprise-level solutions. You’ll exhibit an analytical approach to problem solving and an outstanding eye for detail, showing initiative, whilst understanding when to seek guidance. Efficient and exceptionally organised, with the ability to multi-task, you’ll work well under pressure, juggling a varied workload and balancing priorities and deadlines.   What we offer: We know that to deliver our best work; we need to feel at our best. That’s why at the Royal Household we offer a generous benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and life priorities. Enjoy 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days pro rata (plus bank holidays) dependent on the length of time you have worked for us. Flexible and hybrid working varies across different roles, and we’ll discuss the options available to you that will suit both your job requirements and individual preferences. Our excellent non-contributory pension plan (we’ll contribute 15% and you can contribute more if you wish) is highly valued by our employees, as is complimentary lunch on-site to keep you fuelled throughout the day. We also offer a range of leave options to support your life priorities, such as parental pay and leave and volunteering days, as well as benefits to support your physical and mental wellbeing. Other perks include 20% off at our Royal Collection Trust Shops and complimentary admission tickets across all our locations, along with many more exclusive employee discounts. Find out more about the full range of benefits available to our employees  here.
Senior Information Security Analyst
Acorn Insurance and Financial Services Limited Liverpool
25/04/2025
Full time
Due to a period of exciting growth Acorn are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to join our Information Security Team. Within this role you get the opportunity to join a collaborative team and have a chance to blend GRC responsibilities with technical security experience, all whilst working for a market leading insurance company, supporting and maintaining robust security controls and regulatory compliance.   Job Title:  Senior Information Security Analyst (12 month FTC) Location:  Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available Working Hours:  Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week , 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM Salary:  £50,000 - £60,000 pa (DOE).   What you will be doing: Work with all parties across the business to identify and assess risk and ensure mitigations are tracked to completion. Lead the development and maintenance of information security policies, standards and procedures in line with regulatory frameworks and industry standards. Lead third party risk management processes. Collaborate across all areas of the business to align security policies and processes with business objectives and regulatory obligations. Work with Security Operations and IT teams to provide oversight of vulnerability assessments and remediation activities. Lead on security architecture reviews for new systems and services. Evaluate technical security controls and recommending improvements. Support the implementation of security tools and technologies. Provide oversight of the security incident management process. Provide security metrics for interested parties at all levels. Lead the security awareness programme to promote a culture of security within all levels of the Group. Provide support for internal and external security audits. Lead security governance meetings representing the Information Security team and standing in for the Head of Information Security when required. Provide subject matter expertise liaising across all business functions.   What we look for: Minimum 5 years' experience in information security roles. Strong leadership and mentorship abilities with a strategic mindset. Experience with risk assessment methodologies. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Ability to manage risk and compliance projects and drive security initiatives. Knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST. Knowledge of vulnerability management processes.   About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover. At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day. The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.  Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:  Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays) Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay. Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as: 6 Free Counselling sessions per year Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7 Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.  Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues. Financial: A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner  Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet. Company pension scheme Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period. Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice. Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.   Reward, Recognition and Culture :  Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers. Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers. Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!    All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
Technical Lead
Acorn Insurance and Financial Services Limited Liverpool
25/04/2025
Full time
We are looking for an innovative, broadly experienced all round developer with demonstrable business acumen and team leadership skills, to act as the main technical point to drive forward technical solutions as required for our Private Lines division (Private Car and Commercial Vehicle).  Much of this will be web based and / or mobile solutions. The Technical Lead requires direct working relationships with key business owners, their proxies and project managers responsible for driving forward a particular business division A successful candidate may be more highly front end or more back end experienced – which is OK, but you must have actively contributed to complex product development solutions with full engagement across multiple areas of technical specialism so is able to fully understand the roles, relationships and dependencies that each of each of these disciplines characterise.   Job Title:  Technical Business Lead Working Hours:  37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Location:  Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available Salary:  £70,000-£85,000 DOE   What you will be doing: Developing new and enhancing existing user-facing solutions Providing technical guidance, decision making and leadership of a delivery team comprising product owners, BA’s, PM’s, front end devs, back end dev, database developers, digital analysts, QA technicians Ensuring DevOps Epics, pbi’s, tasks, feature flagging, Assurance criteria and all testing strategies align with company standards Ensuring system are well documented and tested for resilience / failover / auto scaling as specified Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use. Ensuring high quality software product delivery to timescales with reliable estimates and actual effort recorded Work with multiple internal stakeholders to ensure common understanding of technical approaches to architecture and implementation Collaborating with all other technical teams proactively and with consideration of priorities and workloads, working collaboratively in a multi disciplinary team to reach team goals Ensure mandated ‘core systems’ upgrades are appropriately managed Liaise with 3rd parties as appropriate depending on product requirements Provide BAU bug handling, hot fix deployment as and when required Putting security and performance at the heart of all products and processes   What we are looking for: Capable of advising on modern, secure, technical solutions to achieve product owner goals Highly proficient in either front end or back end modern technology tooling and coding standards, especially react, react Native, Next JS, C# dot Net, Event driven systems, Azure Devops, SOLID and clean architecture patterns Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements Backed C#, dotNET, VS Core development Thorough understanding of front end typescript frameworks and core principles Solid understanding of modern specifications when developing components. Experience with the React Material UI Framework and an eye for design and understanding UI/UX practices Experience working with REST APIs and webhooks Knowledge of Docker and Docker Compose Strong development experience in microservice based enterprise architecture, SOLID principles, clean architecture, Azure service Bus, RabbitMQ, Mass transit, MediatR Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token, OAuth etc Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools Understanding of popular front-end development tools such as Yarn, Webpack, Vitjs, StoryBook, Jest, Eslint, Prettier, Husky, etc. Good awareness of logging and alerting strategies and tooling (e.g. loki/Grafana) Familiarity with code versioning tools such as Git Good understanding of Google Adwords, GLCID’s, Tag Manager for tracking conversion Solid experience of CI/CD pipelines in DevOps     About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover. At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day. The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.  Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:  Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays) Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay. Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as: 6 Free Counselling sessions per year Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7 Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.  Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues. Financial: A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner  Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet. Company pension scheme Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period. Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice. Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.   Reward, Recognition and Culture :  Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers. Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers. Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!    All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
3rd Line ICT Support Engineer
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters, Ripley, UK
03/04/2025
Full time
3rd Line ICT Support Engineer Salary £50,000* per annum - *the salary includes a market supplement (reviewed annually), base pay band Grade F (£36,124 - £40,476). Based at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters, Butterley Hall, Ripley, Derbyshire. Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate. Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is looking to recruit a 3rd Line ICT Support Engineer to assist in ensuring the IT infrastructure, Systems and Data are fit for purpose, secure, subject to continual improvement, and that our end-users are provided excellent support and customer service. As a 3rd Line ICT Support Engineer, you will be responsible for providing support for a range of infrastructure technologies, including networking, switches, firewalls, windows servers, end user systems, station end equipment (mobile devices, pagers, alerters), supporting system administrators and troubleshooting issues across the ICT estate. Known for your customer-focused approach, you will support the Service’s users, assisting in diagnosing and solving issues across our ICT infrastructure, systems and data including physical, virtual and cloud environments. You will assist the ICT Service Delivery Manager in providing excellent support to business-critical applications, requiring you to possess excellent time management and organisational skills, communications skills, alongside a broad technical knowledge.  You will be able to demonstrate: Excellent ICT Problem solving in a mission critical environment. A strong understanding of networking technologies, including switches & firewalls. A strong understanding of Microsoft Windows operating system technologies. A strong understanding of virtualised server and desktop provision. A strong understanding of cloud-based infrastructure. An excellent all-round ICT support understanding and working as part of a busy technical team. Can we count on you to deliver a customer-focused service that is consistent, reliable and focused on excellence? There will be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided. The normal working week is 37 hours, usually worked Monday to Friday, however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours, evenings and weekends as required.  The postholder will also be required to provide rota cover on the Recall to Duty Scheme. In return we offer; Flexible working hours. Family friendly policies. Annual Leave entitlement of 27 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service. Free, secure on-site car parking. Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations. Employee discount scheme (Boost). Employee support networks. Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria). Occupational Sick Pay subject to length of service, increasing up to 6 months’ full & 6 months’ half after 5 years’ service. Ongoing training and development opportunities. Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions. Eligibility to join Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) offering highly beneficial tax advantages. We are committed to equality and fairness at work.  Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities. Under the Disability Confident scheme, we will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with a disability that meet the essential criteria for the role. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect this, and all staff are expected to share this commitment. Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.   To apply please visit: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/derbyshirefire/Job/JobDetail?JobId=931   The closing date for completed applications is midnight on 20.04.2025 . Interviews will be held in the week commencing 12.05.2025.   For an informal chat regarding the role please contact the ICT Service Delivery Manager Brett Clements on 01773 305344 or email bclements@derbys-fire.gov.uk. If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.    
IT & Digital Manager
Students' Union UCL
26/02/2025
Full time
Students’ Union UCL is an organisation that exists to make more happen. We are the representative body for University College London’s (UCL) students, one of the most diverse student communities in the world. We are one of the largest student-led organisations in the UK and a charity with over 48,000 members. We provide opportunities for 300 staff and have an annual turnover of more than £12m.We are a registered charity employing over 100 career staff and 300 student staff, with an annual turnover of more than £12m, delivering a wide range of services and representative functions for UCL students. We have the widest portfolio of services of any student organisation in the country, managing UCL’s extracurricular programmes for sport, music, drama, dance, media, volunteering, academic societies and intercultural engagement; providing a wide range of fantastic social spaces; leading on student democracy and representation across UCL; and offering excellent student support services. It's an exciting time to join our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s groundbreaking Student Life Strategy. This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community. We support hybrid working. Excellent benefits including defined benefit pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. We are proud of high levels of staff engagement and pride ourselves on being a great place to work. Job description Do you have experience leading the delivery of IT & digital projects? Do you have experience managing a team? If so, we want to hear from you. The IT & Digital Manager is responsible for ensuring the effective operational delivery and continuous improvement of IT and digital services at Students' Union UCL. The role is responsible for the management of the IT & Digital team, supervising and supporting their day-to-day work and professional development. Reporting to the Head of IT & Digital, the role will work with them and stakeholders across the organisation to collaboratively design, plan and implement innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and elevate user experience. They will ensure high levels of quality and customer satisfaction, enabling the Union to deliver more for our members through secure, stable and effective IT and digital tools. Please view the Job Pack below for more details on our organisation and the role, including the full job description and person specification.  How to Apply Please apply directly through our website using the apply button.  Applicants should note that CVs will not be accepted and that the statement of support for application should address the selection criteria in the person specification and outline your reasons for applying. Please note, unfortunately Students’ Union UCL are not in the position to sponsor any work visas at this time.
Database Administrator
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Holborn, London, UK
28/10/2024
Full time
Position Overview We are seeking a skilled and motivated Database Administrator (DBA) to join and manage our new Data team including a Junior Database Administrator. The role will include taking the lead with data quality and integrity, identifying issues and their causes, resolving data and process issues, and steering data cleansing activities across a diverse workforce. The ideal candidate will have experience of managing data and databases within the Microsoft ecosystem, including Dynamics, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and Azure Data Warehouse. Additionally, the candidate will be skilled in using SQL and Power BI to create detailed reports and dashboards for tracking key performance indicators (KPIs).   Key Responsibilities   Manage the installation, configuration, and maintenance of databases within Microsoft Dynamics, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and Azure Data Warehouse. Ensure databases are properly structured, maintained, and upgraded as needed. Define, implement, and manage seamless data integration across various platforms and applications. Implement and maintain robust security measures to protect sensitive data from unauthorised access and breaches. Develop and manage backup and recovery plans to safeguard data integrity and availability. Diagnose and resolve data and database-related issues promptly to minimise downtime and ensure smooth operations. Management and training of junior staff and data teams. Oversee data cleansing operations to ensure data is accurate and free from inconsistencies. Develop and maintain detailed reports and dashboards using Power BI to track and visualise KPIs. Monitor and optimise database performance to ensure efficient data retrieval and storage. Monitor and audit data to identify and resolve discrepancies, ensuring high data integrity. Ensuring that the right data is available to the right people at the right time. Assisting teams in analysing data to support business decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality requirements are met and conduct regular data quality assessments to track improvements. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of configurations, processes, and procedures. Work closely and collaboratively with IT colleagues, development teams, and other stakeholders in a diverse and inclusive global environment to support data-related needs and projects.   Experience, Knowledge and Skills   Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. Proven experience as a Database Administrator or Data Analyst. Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and Azure Data Warehouse. High level of skills in Power BI to include Dashboards and Executive reporting. Strong knowledge of SQL and database management systems. Experience with database performance tuning and optimisation. Experience in implementing data security best practices. Excellent problem-solving abilities. Experience managing data cleansing exercises. Experience managing and mentoring staff. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality. Ability to work well alone and as part of a team. Strong commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion fostering a collaborative environment amongst their team and the wider organisation   What's in it for you?   Contract: Permanent Salary: £50,000 per annum Annual leave: 25 days per annum plus UK bank holidays Sick pay: Enhanced company scheme subject to terms and conditions Life assurance: Company life assurance scheme (4 x annual salary) Pension: Generous Pension Scheme (from day 1 of joining) Check out the full range of benefits on offer on our careers site   Application Notes:   A covering letter of ideally one A4 page but no more than two along with your CV is required to complete your application. See cover letter guidance at the end of our advert on our careers site. The deadline for applications is 23:59 hours by Sunday 10 November 2024. Interviews are scheduled to take place from the week commencing 18 November 2024. Due to business requirements, we are looking for someone to start as soon as possible however, we are committed to considering all applications fairly.
Compliance and Assurance - Compliance Assurance Operator – Counter Terrorism Policing HQ
Counter Terrorism Policing West Brompton, London, UK
01/10/2024
Full time
Compliance and Assurance - Compliance Assurance Operator – Counter Terrorism Policing HQ Location: West Brompton Salary: The starting salary is £43,227, which includes allowances totalling £2,841. The salary is broken down as £40,386 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £45,615. Plus, a location allowance of £1,841 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000. Job Summary Could you manage and uphold compliance and assurance standards to support national security? Your skills could help protect the UK and there has never been a more important time to be working in counter terrorism. Every day offers a variety of exciting challenges and exceptional opportunities played out on a national and often international stage. You’ll be amongst some of the best and brightest – all with a common goal of working to keep people safe. You will be working within the Security Operations Centre (SOC) under the Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters (CTPHQ) Compliance and Assurance (C&A) Pillar and will oversee a number of governance and assurance functions on behalf of CT Policing (CTP) across the UK. This will include implementing CTPs overall security strategy and act as the central point of collaboration in coordinated efforts to monitor, assess, and defend against attacks and protect the organisations assets. CTPHQ is the corporate centre for CTP and provides operational and support services to the CTP Network at a national level, including all CT and Protective Security Commands. The CTP SOC teams as detailed below are currently expanding, so are looking for innovative and highly motivated people with the ability to work independently as well as within a growing team, to help deliver key governance objectives. The role of the Compliance & Protective Monitoring Unit (CPMU) is to provide security, audit and compliance across all National CT systems to establish associated accreditation requirements. CPMU ensure systems are only accessed by suitably cleared staff and identify, manage and mitigate areas of risk appertaining to National CT systems. The role of the Information Security Unit (ISU) is to manage and develop new and legacy information systems accreditation services for CTP. ISU undertake Information Assurance projects and initiatives based on business cases or upon request and write and develop Information Assurance policies, standards and guidelines for CTP. The role of the Physical Security Unit (PSU) is to safeguard CT assets and prevent unauthorised physical access to the CT estate and deny attackers from gaining access. PSU work collaboratively with partners, stakeholders and associated advisors to ensure timely security sweeps occur to maintain the integrity of the CT estate with partner accreditation and enhance security through the development of administrative, technical and physical security controls. The role of the Security Engagement & Coordination Unit (SECU) is to manage the coordinated implementation of the SOCs strategic framework and work plan, both nationally and locally. The SECU will establish mechanisms for regional integration and networking to develop active partnerships across national CTP Compliance functions. Vetting This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Developed Vetting (DV) level before taking up the post. Additionally, this material is of particular sensitivity to the UK and its distribution must be restricted to UK nationals. In approved circumstances dual nationals (of which one element is British) may also be granted access. However, in the event that potential conflicts of interest cannot be managed the post holder will not be able to see the intelligence material and will not be able to perform their duties. For the purpose of safeguarding national security and in line with Cabinet Office Policy, supported by Section 82(2) to (4) of the Police Reform Act (2002), applicants who do not hold or acquire Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) OR Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and meet the nationality requirements cannot be offered the post. Confidentiality Agreement Applicants should also be aware of the need to sign a confidentiality agreement on taking up the post. Our Employee Commitments Counter Terrorism Policing aims to create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere and culture and an environment where all our people feel a strong sense of belonging and are able to reach their full potential. Where any group or individual can be and feel respected, supported and valued to fully participate and contribute to our mission of “Working to keep people safe from Terrorism”. Inclusion, diversity and equality is at the front and centre of our approach to make the composition of Counter Terrorism Policing more representative of the communities we serve.  As Counter Terrorism is rooted in Local Policing, to tackle today’s complex policing challenges, applications from across all communities are therefore essential and encouraged. Counter Terrorism Policing as a network is committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations’. Counter Terrorism Policing is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working arrangements, including part time working or job share. In addition, this role has been reviewed following learning from work during the Covid pandemic and may be done in an agile manner. In the first instance, please contact the vacancy holder to discuss how such arrangements could be accommodated (where applicable).  How to apply Click the apply now button below and start your career at the Met . Applications will be via a detailed CV, Personal Statement, and online application form. Your personal statement should outline why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role. (NB. Please do not attach 2 copies of your CV).
IT Technical Architect
Trinity College London London, UK
09/09/2024
Contractor
We’ve got some exciting plans ahead at Trinity and are looking for experienced IT Technical Architects at all levels to join us over the next three to six months! At the moment we are accepting expressions of interest from you and we plan to commence our assessment and selection process during the end of Autumn 2024. We are keen to learn more from you, about your level of expertise and what you can bring to the table.  Are you an experienced and dynamic IT Technical Architect looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact? Trinity College London is embarking on a period of growth and transformation, and we are seeking  a number of talented IT Technical Architects to join our team. This is a unique chance to contribute to the future of a leading internationally recognised awarding organisation, publisher and independent education charity. If you have a proven track record of delivering successful projects and are passionate about driving change, we invite you to be a part of our journey.    About the role At Trinity College, we have a suite of products offering exams in music, performing arts, English Language and more. We have embarked on an extensive and ambitious modernisation programme, as more of our products move online, and are looking for hands-on Technical Architects, with AWS experience, as our technology and approach matures. As a Technical Architect, you will be responsible for designing, implementing and overseeing solutions, primarily cloud based, to meet Trinity College London’s evolving technology needs. You will collaborate with teams across the organisation, our partners, and suppliers, to ensure that we deliver high quality solutions to specification. Together with the rest of the architecture team, you will participate in the Technical Design Authority and Cloud Centre of Excellence forums, to use your expertise and experience to help shape our standards and best practices and to help projects to progress with the best solutions. As a hands-on IT Architect, you will communicate extensively with our design and developments teams and partners, getting involved with Proof of Concept and Prototyping work, and ensuring DevOps and coding standards are well defined and adhered to. You will be able to show technical ownership and leadership, being able to take solutions from conception to implementation and support. As a technology and AWS subject matter expert, you will be able to provide guidance both within and outside the team.   About You Extensive experience building solutions using key elements of our technology stack, in particular AWS (Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway etc) Knowledge of good, secure and efficient working practices on AWS, with reference to the Well Architected Framework. In-depth knowledge of the creation, management, promotion and integration of business data-centric APIs. Understanding of data, domain-driven design, integration, and the importance of data to an organisation. Experience working with 3rd party suppliers to provide cohesive, integrated SaaS solutions. Exemplary written and verbal communication skills Ability to present technical solutions to non-technical audiences in an effective manner Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners Experience in a variety of requirement gathering techniques Excellent business process and architectural modelling skills Knowledge and experience of a wide variety of platforms, operating systems, systems software, business applications, ideally related to the education sector Experience of providing solutions for cloud, on-premise and hybrid applications An appetite for challenging existing practices in an effective and supportive manner Ability to work effectively in a rapidly evolving business environment Flexible approach to all situations Experience of working in the Education sector is desirable, preferably within an Exam Board or Awarding body Ideally, experience of migrating from package solutions (Oracle Siebel)   Our benefits Trinity provides a work environment that is stimulating, inspiring and fair. Our approach to reward values our employees while ensuring each person’s contribution makes us great as an organisation. As an employee, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including generous annual leave, private health insurance, pension scheme, regular social events, employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, free access to Trinity examinations and continuous training and development, plus more.    Our commitment Trinity College London is an equal opportunities employer and our talented people come from all walks of life. Trinity is open to all applicants from different backgrounds and we are committed to building a more diverse and inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively welcome applications from people with disabilities and will make sure you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long term health condition, or are neuro-diverse. We encourage all applicants to let us know if you need a little extra help with your application, want an alternative way to put in an application, or if you have any individual requirements at any stage along your recruitment journey. All applications are dealt with in the strictest of confidence.    How to Apply To apply, please follow the Apply for This Job link on this page and you will be directed to the Trinity College London application page.  Trinity College London does not hold a job visa sponsorship licence and so is not in a position to sponsor visas in the UK. We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of the children and young people that we work with. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the organisation. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. Upon successful appointment into the role, you will be required to complete our vetting procedures as with all Trinity College London employees. This is carried out by a 3rd party supplier and our standard background checks consist of Right to Work in the UK, Identity Check, Employment History check, Financial Probity Check, Highest Academic Qualifications Check and a basic DBS check. Trinity promotes equality of opportunity and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. In line with the requirements of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974), w e select all candidates for interview based on their competencies, qualifications and knowledge. As part of our selection process, you will be required to disclose any potential issues with criminal record checks that will be carried out if you are offered a role with Trinity. The information will only be seen by those who need to see it as part of the recruitment process. We ensure that an open and measured discussion takes place on the subject of any offences or other matter that might be relevant to the position for which you have applied. Failure to reveal information that is directly relevant to the job sought could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment. We undertake to discuss any matter revealed in a criminal check with you before withdrawing our offer of employment. Trinity College London will hold candidate data on file for no more than six months from application submission. If you want your information to be removed earlier, please contact us directly. If we want to hold your information beyond the six months, we will contact you to get your consent. Our data protection policy can be viewed in full at https://www.trinitycollege.com/page/data-protection/data-protection-policy. 
IT Services Engineer
Brakes
07/12/2025
Full time
Job Description Sysco are currently recruiting for a Services Engineer to join the Newhouse Technology team reporting to the Services Engineer Manager. As the Services Engineer it is your responsibility to provide both onsite and remote 2nd line technical support of end user technology throughout Sysco GB. Promoting excellent customer service, dealing with colleagues in a professional, friendly and helpful manner. This role is working on site in our Newhouse, Scotland depot, and is covering Inverness and Dundee, so you must be based in Scotland, and a good degree of flexibility is required for travel to these depots when needed. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Provide both onsite and remote 2nd line support for end-users Ability to prioritise workload to ensure service levels are maintained. Management and closure of incidents and service requests via the helpdesk ticketing system, owning through to resolution. Proactive replacement of end of life assets, including the asset disposal or recycling of the old device. Provide IT Induction for new starters, ensuring they have the hardware and software required to perform in their role. Administration of mobile devices via an MDM platform and SIM card connections Maintain accurate asset inventory of IT hardware, including but not limited to Laptops, Desktops, Printers, Networking hardware including switches, routers and access points, mobile phones, tablet devices, UPS and Comms Room Air Conditioning Ensure that changes are made in accordance to change management guidelines and policies. Providing support to projects as required to support the deployment of new technologies. About you: The successful candidate will have a good working knowledge of maintaining IT security, infrastructure, and service standards as well as a technical knowledge of Microsoft product base including client Operating Systems (Windows 10 and 11) Teams, Office 365 and Azure. You will have experience of administering MDM platforms such as Endpoint Manager (Intune) an understanding of networking (Wireless, LAN and WAN). You must have excellent interpersonal skills and be customer service focused with a keen attention to detail which is essential in maintaining accurate inventory data and documentation. You should have experience of supporting networked printers and proven troubleshooting skills for hardware and application support as well as active Directory / Azure AD understanding and administration experience. It is highly advantageous that the successful candidate has an ITIL V3/ V4 foundation certificate and experience of service delivery frameworks. What we offer: A competitive salary Pension scheme Generous holiday allowance of 25 days, with option to purchase additional holidays + bank holidays. Huge discounts on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products through our staff shop Discounts on Cinema tickets, shopping and earn cashback on purchases through Sodexo. Recognition awards and Incentives Real career opportunities - being part of Sysco, the world's leading foodservice business, opens a world of possibility.
Quality Assurance Manager
KP Snacks Pontefract, Yorkshire
07/12/2025
Full time
Quality Assurance Manager Pontefract (Home of Butterkist Popcorn) On-site This role is a fixed-term contract from February 2026 - February 2027. Join our snack-loving team We're looking for a Quality Assurance Manager to join us at KP Snacks. If you're ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you - this could be your next big move. About the role As our Quality Assurance Manager, you'll manage the day-to-day Quality function for the site. You'll be responsible for driving food safety and quality standards, managing a team of Quality Technologists and reporting into the site Senior Leadership Team. This is a senior role with real impact - you'll lead key technical programmes and represent the Technical function during audits and customer visits. What's in it for you? We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here's a flavour of what we offer: Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement Comprehensive healthcare support - including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more KP4ME - our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more What will you be doing? Driving food safety and quality standards across the site, including maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS) Leading internal audits to BRC, AIB and customer standards, and managing the site audit team Managing non-conformances and coordinating corrective actions Supporting IWS implementation, particularly the Quality Pillar Daily Management Systems (DMS) Leading 3rd party audit preparation and execution, including customer visits Who are we? We're KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love - from Hula Hoops to McCoy's. In the UK, we're a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We're proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together. We're committed to inclusion We're building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don't tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you - your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there's anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know. We'd love to hear from you if you can bring: Strong influencing skills and a hands-on, operational approach Confidence working in a factory environment and engaging with cross-functional teams Experience managing QMS and HACCP systems in a food manufacturing setting Lead Auditor qualification, Level 4 HACCP and Level 4 Food Hygiene A proven track record in hygiene systems, branded and own-label products, and external customer engagement
IT Apprenticeship
NowSkills Northwich, Cheshire
07/12/2025
Full time
IT Apprenticeship ASM Technologies Information Communications Technician Level 3 Kick-start your career in tech with ASM Technologies! Were recruiting an enthusiastic IT Apprentice to join our high-performing international team. Youll gain hands-on experience across IT support, cyber security, infrastructure, and compliance while completing your Information Communications Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship with a specialist digital training provider. Salary National Minimum Wage for apprentices applies Hours & Location MondayFriday, 9:00am5:30pm 37.5 hours per week Location: ASM Technologies Ltd, Windsor House, Gadbrook Business Centre, Northwich, CW9 7TN Start Date Friday 12 December 2025 Duration 18 months (1 year 6 months) Positions Available 1 apprenticeship position What Youll Do Join a global, fast-paced environment where youll support core IT operations and develop essential technical skills. International Helpdesk & Technical Support Act as the first point of contact for global IT support Manage the helpdesk ticketing system, prioritising and escalating issues Handle user account provisioning and de-provisioning following least privilege principles Infrastructure & Cyber Security Support maintenance of network, server, and cloud systems Assist with vulnerability assessments, patching, and device security Help monitor and respond to cyber security alerts Contribute to the Incident Response process Compliance & Governance Help enforce internal IT policies and security standards Assist with documenting processes to support GDPR and ISO 27001 compliance Contribute to internal knowledge base and technical training materials Training & Development Youll complete an Information Communications Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship with a specialist digital training provider (such as NowSkills), combining hands-on experience with structured learning. Technical Skills Youll Gain Troubleshooting and fault diagnosis Software installation and upgrades Routine IT, network, and telecoms maintenance Basic scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Linux) Monitoring DNS, firewalls, network performance Application deployment and data access setup Cyber security fundamentals and secure working Professional Skills Youll Develop Clear communication with users and stakeholders Workload management and meeting SLAs Documentation, escalation, and reporting Maintaining safe and secure working practices Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Training Structure Your apprenticeship will include: Specialist tutor support Online and in-person learning Practical assessments Career development and employability support By the end of the programme, youll achieve your Information Communications Technician Level 3 Qualification and be equipped to progress into a full-time IT role. JBRP1_UKTJ
Laser Systems Engineer
MBDA
07/12/2025
Full time
If you are looking for a career at the cutting edge, delivering a first of its kind technology of great strategic and national importance, then apply to DragonFire today! Salary: Up to £53,000, depending on experience/grade Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . With the recent award of the DragonFire Contract, MBDA will be delivering the first ever Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) onto Royal Navy warships within the next 2 years. Following on from these successes, MBDA is looking for flexible, motivated, and technically astute candidates to continue to develop DragonFire into a world class, deployable, LDEW air defence system. Our ambitious plans involve parallel and interleaved streams of pioneering technology, experimentation and rapid weapon system development, providing opportunities across the key weapon system domains of Systems Engineering: requirements, design, performance analysis and certification. What we are looking for: PhD or industry experience in the development of laser technology at a system level In-depth understanding of laser physics and optics, with the ability to influence and contribute to the design and development of a cutting-edge laser systems and technology Ability to support technical mediation, communicating issues, architectures and ideas at all levels Demonstrated ability in technical mediation, communicating complex laser and optics concepts, architectures, and ideas effectively at all levels, from high-level management and technical experts to systems engineering specialists and non-technical stakeholders Ability to develop excellent working relationships with partners and customers/key stakeholders as well as team members and other departments A passion for problem-solving, persistence, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results Desirable/Advantageous Experience: Experience with high-power laser technology / laser systems Requirements analysis, specifications and justification Systems proving, design assurance and certification Experience of developing complex systems, ideally in defence Support functional design with requirement flow down through system/sub-system/equipment Experience of system architecting tools e.g. DOORS/DOORS NG/Rhapsody Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. JBRP1_UKTJ