Business Development & Executive Assistant Internship Please read the description carefully before applying Suzie Turner Couture is a London based couture house established over 30 years ago. We create bespoke couture pieces for private clients and a select number of public figures worldwide, with every garment designed, constructed, and embellished in-house at our London atelier. Our studio is a small, focused team where craftsmanship, patience and attention to detail are central to everything we do. Couture is a highly technical and precise discipline, and developing true skill takes time, care, and practice. Our internships are designed as hands on learning experiences within a working couture atelier. Interns work alongside our team and are supported day to day through demonstrations, guidance, and practical tasks, giving you the opportunity to develop professional skills while gaining insight into how a small couture house operates. We welcome students who are curious, reliable, detail oriented, and genuinely interested in learning about both craftsmanship and the discipline behind couture work. Length of Internship: Minimum 6 months + Description This internship is ideal for students interested in the business and operational side of a couture fashion house. You will work closely with the company's COO and the Creative Director, assisting with the day to day management of the studio. This role provides insight into the operational, administrative, and client facing aspects of a luxury couture brand. This is a key administrative role and a valuable opportunity to develop professional communication, organisation and presentation skills while learning how a small high end fashion business operates. General Requirements All internships are Monday to Friday, 9am - 6pm. This internship is only available to students currently enrolled in full time education at a college or university, where a placement is a required element of their course. We do not offer remote or part time placements. Skills / Experience Confident student level user of Word and Excel Adobe Suite skills are a strong advantage Knowledge on editing the front end of websites Excellent English communication and written skills Strong time management and organisation skills Ability to work independently and within a team Professionalism and attention to detail Ability to understand and adapt to a brand's aesthetic and tone of voice Roles and Responsibilities Assisting in preparing creative company documents such as lookbooks and client proposals Assisting with ordering materials and monitoring stock quantities Scheduling meetings and appointments and assisting during meetings when required Assisting in building and maintaining positive relationships with suppliers, clients and collaborators Supporting daily administrative duties including calendar management, organising emails and filing invoices and receipts Setting up displays for client appointments and attending meetings when necessary Assisting during photoshoots when required Assisting at business dinners or events when required Supporting graphic design tasks such as editing images or preparing visual materials Creating presentations and data entry for costing sheets Updating and editing the front end of our websites when required Day to day executive assistant tasks What You Will Learn How a small couture business operates day to day How luxury brands communicate consistently across multiple platforms How to prepare professional client presentations and proposals How to curate displays and support bespoke client appointments How to work collaboratively within a small studio team Please Note This internship is unpaid, however travel expenses within London will be provided (to the value of £10 per day) We are unable to organise visas for international students. The internship must be a required element of your course. A letter from your tutor or placement coordinator confirming this will be required during the application process. This internship is full time and in person. We do not facilitate remote work. We understand that committing to an unpaid placement requires a genuine investment of your time and energy, and we do not take that lightly. The early stages of a creative career are a critical time for building real technical ability, confidence, and professional understanding, and gaining hands on experience in a working studio environment can play an important role in that development. Our internships are structured as true training placements rather than production roles. In the first weeks especially, our team dedicates significant time to demonstrations, close supervision, mentoring and feedback so that interns can develop their skills with care and precision. For a small atelier this teaching time is a real commitment, but it is also where the greatest learning happens. Interns join us to observe, practise and grow within the studio environment and not to carry out menial tasks or replace paid members of the team. Our aim is to provide a supportive and professional space where emerging creatives can gain meaningful experience and a deeper understanding of the craftsmanship and discipline behind couture. At the heart of our atelier is a shared spirit, we place the greatest value on attitude. We are looking for individuals who bring a positive, respectful, and inclusive energy to the atelier, who are generous in spirit, considerate of others, and genuinely invested in contributing to a supportive team environment. Our work is highly collaborative, and we believe the best learning happens when everyone feels encouraged, valued, and uplifted. A willingness to listen, to learn, and a genuine appreciation for being part of a craft is essential, which is why we warmly welcome those who take pride in being part of something bigger than themselves. England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
20/05/2026
Full time
Business Development & Executive Assistant Internship Please read the description carefully before applying Suzie Turner Couture is a London based couture house established over 30 years ago. We create bespoke couture pieces for private clients and a select number of public figures worldwide, with every garment designed, constructed, and embellished in-house at our London atelier. Our studio is a small, focused team where craftsmanship, patience and attention to detail are central to everything we do. Couture is a highly technical and precise discipline, and developing true skill takes time, care, and practice. Our internships are designed as hands on learning experiences within a working couture atelier. Interns work alongside our team and are supported day to day through demonstrations, guidance, and practical tasks, giving you the opportunity to develop professional skills while gaining insight into how a small couture house operates. We welcome students who are curious, reliable, detail oriented, and genuinely interested in learning about both craftsmanship and the discipline behind couture work. Length of Internship: Minimum 6 months + Description This internship is ideal for students interested in the business and operational side of a couture fashion house. You will work closely with the company's COO and the Creative Director, assisting with the day to day management of the studio. This role provides insight into the operational, administrative, and client facing aspects of a luxury couture brand. This is a key administrative role and a valuable opportunity to develop professional communication, organisation and presentation skills while learning how a small high end fashion business operates. General Requirements All internships are Monday to Friday, 9am - 6pm. This internship is only available to students currently enrolled in full time education at a college or university, where a placement is a required element of their course. We do not offer remote or part time placements. Skills / Experience Confident student level user of Word and Excel Adobe Suite skills are a strong advantage Knowledge on editing the front end of websites Excellent English communication and written skills Strong time management and organisation skills Ability to work independently and within a team Professionalism and attention to detail Ability to understand and adapt to a brand's aesthetic and tone of voice Roles and Responsibilities Assisting in preparing creative company documents such as lookbooks and client proposals Assisting with ordering materials and monitoring stock quantities Scheduling meetings and appointments and assisting during meetings when required Assisting in building and maintaining positive relationships with suppliers, clients and collaborators Supporting daily administrative duties including calendar management, organising emails and filing invoices and receipts Setting up displays for client appointments and attending meetings when necessary Assisting during photoshoots when required Assisting at business dinners or events when required Supporting graphic design tasks such as editing images or preparing visual materials Creating presentations and data entry for costing sheets Updating and editing the front end of our websites when required Day to day executive assistant tasks What You Will Learn How a small couture business operates day to day How luxury brands communicate consistently across multiple platforms How to prepare professional client presentations and proposals How to curate displays and support bespoke client appointments How to work collaboratively within a small studio team Please Note This internship is unpaid, however travel expenses within London will be provided (to the value of £10 per day) We are unable to organise visas for international students. The internship must be a required element of your course. A letter from your tutor or placement coordinator confirming this will be required during the application process. This internship is full time and in person. We do not facilitate remote work. We understand that committing to an unpaid placement requires a genuine investment of your time and energy, and we do not take that lightly. The early stages of a creative career are a critical time for building real technical ability, confidence, and professional understanding, and gaining hands on experience in a working studio environment can play an important role in that development. Our internships are structured as true training placements rather than production roles. In the first weeks especially, our team dedicates significant time to demonstrations, close supervision, mentoring and feedback so that interns can develop their skills with care and precision. For a small atelier this teaching time is a real commitment, but it is also where the greatest learning happens. Interns join us to observe, practise and grow within the studio environment and not to carry out menial tasks or replace paid members of the team. Our aim is to provide a supportive and professional space where emerging creatives can gain meaningful experience and a deeper understanding of the craftsmanship and discipline behind couture. At the heart of our atelier is a shared spirit, we place the greatest value on attitude. We are looking for individuals who bring a positive, respectful, and inclusive energy to the atelier, who are generous in spirit, considerate of others, and genuinely invested in contributing to a supportive team environment. Our work is highly collaborative, and we believe the best learning happens when everyone feels encouraged, valued, and uplifted. A willingness to listen, to learn, and a genuine appreciation for being part of a craft is essential, which is why we warmly welcome those who take pride in being part of something bigger than themselves. England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Descriptions & requirements SEO Lead for Litigation The Parole Board is an independent court like body that is responsible for carrying out risk assessments on prisoners to determine whether they can be safely released into the community. We do that with great care and public protection is our top priority. The Board is made up of about 190 members of secretariat staff based in our Inner London Head Office and nationally and approximately 320 Members who make decisions on risk and hold hearings at prisons around the country. The Parole Board is an executive non departmental public body, sponsored by the Ministry of Justice. Staff who work for the Parole Board Secretariat are Public Servants and not Civil Servants. About the role An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the Legal and Policy Hub. The Hub provides legal support and advice to the Parole Board secretariat and membership. It also plays a key part in the transparency agenda which the Parole Board is committed to and is responsible for providing practice advice and guidance to its members. The Lead for Litigation is a fast paced and interesting role, with responsibility for leading the Litigation Team which handles public and private law claims against the Parole Board. The work of the Parole Board is always evolving and requires individuals to work effectively within the organisation, and with stakeholders, to ensure that processes are workable and fully compliant with the law. The post line manages one HEO role (Litigation Paralegal) and reports to the Head of Legal and Policy. What you will do Work collaboratively on a variety of interesting areas of litigation at the Parole Board. Manage and/or contribute to discrete projects or other time limited initiatives. Work closely with senior stakeholders, judicial, independent and specialist (psychologist/psychiatrist) Parole Board members, and colleagues at all levels. Work with external stakeholders, such as Criminal Justice agencies and the Government Legal Department. Work in an environment of continuous improvement. Manage business critical and high profile workstreams. Lead day to day oversight and management of the Litigation Inbox. Sift/allocate and (possibly) respond to pre action letters. Manage and assist with complex litigation queries and requests for information, including requests for disclosure of Parole Board decisions. Manage a caseload of private law claims with the Government Legal Department. Assist the Head of Legal and Policy and Director of Legal and Policy with legal queries and their judicial review caseload. Assist in development of policy and guidance. Manage and respond to requests and directions for transcripts of Parole Board oral hearings, in line with Parole Board policy. Assist with financial provisions relating to compensation claims. Oversee the Litigation Paralegal, ensuring HR processes are followed, performance is managed and learning and development needs are met. Facilitate individual and team performance and development. Undertake projects and lead on delivery of priorities as identified by the Head of Legal and Policy. Role model leadership, management and professional behaviours in line with the Parole Board's vision, values and Success Profiles. Contribute to the Business Plan, other Hub strategies, and appropriate organisational and corporate policies and strategies. Attend national and regional meetings and events which may require occasional travel and overnight stays. Manage the Parole Board's reputation through the efficient, effective and high quality progression of litigation matters, ensuring factual and legal accuracy and compliance with the law. Work closely with other Parole Board staff and members to develop positive working relationships. Represent team interests as required and appropriate at meetings at an operational and strategic level. Conduct weekly meetings with the Litigation Team Leader. Deal with member/complex queries as escalated by the Litigation Team Leader. Allocate tasks to the Litigation Team Leader where required. Attend Senior Leadership Team meetings as required. Essential requirements A practising certificate (or an equivalent) allowing you to practise as a solicitor, barrister or legal adviser. Experience in communicating with internal and external audiences; excellent communication skills with the ability to relay complex information in a simple, digestible format at all levels. Excellent analytical skills to understand complex legislation and other technical information. Attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to adapt to change. Skills in building good working relationships and networks with internal and external contacts. The ability to understand and interpret legislation and policy documents. Experience in using Microsoft programmes. Ability to work well within a team. Desirable requirements Previous working experience in legal work, such as experience working as a paralegal, legal or litigation officer. Any professional qualification related to law. Behaviours Making Effective Decisions Leadership Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace Security Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Basic Check. Benefits Flexible working system in many offices. Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week. Part time, flexible and job sharing working patterns are considered in accordance with the Parole Board's Flexible Working policy. Annual leave: 25 days on appointment, increasing to 30 days after five years' service. Scheme to buy or sell up to three days leave each year; optional public holiday and 1 privilege day. Leave for part time and job share posts calculated on a pro rata basis. The Civil Service offers a choice of pension schemes, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best. Extensive range of training and development opportunities. Access to employee run networks for employees of minority ethnic origin, employees with disabilities, employees with caring responsibilities, women employees, and LGBTQ+ employees. A range of 'Family Friendly' policies such as reduced hours or job share. Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits, retail vouchers and discounts on a range of goods and services. Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave. Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens. National and International Eligibility UK nationals Nationals of the Republic of Ireland Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members with settled or pre settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) Individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals and certain family members of Turkish nationals who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Reserve list A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles.
15/05/2026
Full time
Descriptions & requirements SEO Lead for Litigation The Parole Board is an independent court like body that is responsible for carrying out risk assessments on prisoners to determine whether they can be safely released into the community. We do that with great care and public protection is our top priority. The Board is made up of about 190 members of secretariat staff based in our Inner London Head Office and nationally and approximately 320 Members who make decisions on risk and hold hearings at prisons around the country. The Parole Board is an executive non departmental public body, sponsored by the Ministry of Justice. Staff who work for the Parole Board Secretariat are Public Servants and not Civil Servants. About the role An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the Legal and Policy Hub. The Hub provides legal support and advice to the Parole Board secretariat and membership. It also plays a key part in the transparency agenda which the Parole Board is committed to and is responsible for providing practice advice and guidance to its members. The Lead for Litigation is a fast paced and interesting role, with responsibility for leading the Litigation Team which handles public and private law claims against the Parole Board. The work of the Parole Board is always evolving and requires individuals to work effectively within the organisation, and with stakeholders, to ensure that processes are workable and fully compliant with the law. The post line manages one HEO role (Litigation Paralegal) and reports to the Head of Legal and Policy. What you will do Work collaboratively on a variety of interesting areas of litigation at the Parole Board. Manage and/or contribute to discrete projects or other time limited initiatives. Work closely with senior stakeholders, judicial, independent and specialist (psychologist/psychiatrist) Parole Board members, and colleagues at all levels. Work with external stakeholders, such as Criminal Justice agencies and the Government Legal Department. Work in an environment of continuous improvement. Manage business critical and high profile workstreams. Lead day to day oversight and management of the Litigation Inbox. Sift/allocate and (possibly) respond to pre action letters. Manage and assist with complex litigation queries and requests for information, including requests for disclosure of Parole Board decisions. Manage a caseload of private law claims with the Government Legal Department. Assist the Head of Legal and Policy and Director of Legal and Policy with legal queries and their judicial review caseload. Assist in development of policy and guidance. Manage and respond to requests and directions for transcripts of Parole Board oral hearings, in line with Parole Board policy. Assist with financial provisions relating to compensation claims. Oversee the Litigation Paralegal, ensuring HR processes are followed, performance is managed and learning and development needs are met. Facilitate individual and team performance and development. Undertake projects and lead on delivery of priorities as identified by the Head of Legal and Policy. Role model leadership, management and professional behaviours in line with the Parole Board's vision, values and Success Profiles. Contribute to the Business Plan, other Hub strategies, and appropriate organisational and corporate policies and strategies. Attend national and regional meetings and events which may require occasional travel and overnight stays. Manage the Parole Board's reputation through the efficient, effective and high quality progression of litigation matters, ensuring factual and legal accuracy and compliance with the law. Work closely with other Parole Board staff and members to develop positive working relationships. Represent team interests as required and appropriate at meetings at an operational and strategic level. Conduct weekly meetings with the Litigation Team Leader. Deal with member/complex queries as escalated by the Litigation Team Leader. Allocate tasks to the Litigation Team Leader where required. Attend Senior Leadership Team meetings as required. Essential requirements A practising certificate (or an equivalent) allowing you to practise as a solicitor, barrister or legal adviser. Experience in communicating with internal and external audiences; excellent communication skills with the ability to relay complex information in a simple, digestible format at all levels. Excellent analytical skills to understand complex legislation and other technical information. Attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to adapt to change. Skills in building good working relationships and networks with internal and external contacts. The ability to understand and interpret legislation and policy documents. Experience in using Microsoft programmes. Ability to work well within a team. Desirable requirements Previous working experience in legal work, such as experience working as a paralegal, legal or litigation officer. Any professional qualification related to law. Behaviours Making Effective Decisions Leadership Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace Security Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Basic Check. Benefits Flexible working system in many offices. Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week. Part time, flexible and job sharing working patterns are considered in accordance with the Parole Board's Flexible Working policy. Annual leave: 25 days on appointment, increasing to 30 days after five years' service. Scheme to buy or sell up to three days leave each year; optional public holiday and 1 privilege day. Leave for part time and job share posts calculated on a pro rata basis. The Civil Service offers a choice of pension schemes, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best. Extensive range of training and development opportunities. Access to employee run networks for employees of minority ethnic origin, employees with disabilities, employees with caring responsibilities, women employees, and LGBTQ+ employees. A range of 'Family Friendly' policies such as reduced hours or job share. Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits, retail vouchers and discounts on a range of goods and services. Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave. Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens. National and International Eligibility UK nationals Nationals of the Republic of Ireland Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members with settled or pre settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) Individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals and certain family members of Turkish nationals who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Reserve list A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles.
This is the time for action - we need to move at pace and reform our energy system - to deliver energysecurity, to tackle climate change and to protect our people. As we build the projects that will make the energy transition happen, we're looking for brilliant ProjectDevelopment Leads and Project Development Engineers in our Electricity Transmission (ET) business unit to join us on our journey to develop the electricity network of the future. You'll join ET to lead the early-stage development of one, or multiple, large-scale projects that will help to makeNet Zero happen; you'll not only support the technical challenges of today but also be at the forefront ofdeveloping the network that will help to decarbonise a nation and help to leave our planet in a state wherefuture generations can thrive. "There is a real sense of excitement and clarity of purpose as we move towards Net Zero. We're usingthis to transform the way we've always done things to make the energy transition happen!" Joseph Northwood, Director of Portfolio Strategy & Development, Strategic Infrastructure National Grid continues to offer hybrid working from office and home and are open to full time and part timeapplicants, as well as flexible working arrangements. Currently our team members gather at Warwick around once per week, with flexibility for those colleagues further away. About You What we do isn't just important - it's essential. That's why we look to recruit experts in their field. In this case,we're looking for individuals who are/have: Naturally inquisitive, calm under pressure, can work with ambiguity and comfortable bridging the gapbetween technical and non-technical colleagues and collating their input into a single team mission. Great clarity of perspective and can simplify things where others can't. Can create solid networks with a variety of stakeholders and keep them informed and up to date. Excellent writing and communication skills and want to work as part of a team. Experience of the energy sector and of early-stage project development and optioneering is desirable but not essential. For the Project Development Engineer role an electrical or mechanical engineering background is essential. For the Project Development Lead role background in project initiation and development is essential along with demonstrated ability to apply whole systems thinking to complex projects. Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely toapply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we're committed to building adiverse, inclusive and authentic workplace for everyone. So if you're excited about this role but yourexperience or qualifications don't match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. Youmight just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one. What You'll Do For both roles our hiring manager have indicated 7 core duties including: Fostering a collaborative environment with stakeholders through excellent interpersonal and stakeholdermanagement skills, with the ability and confidence to communicate and build relationships with bothinternal and external stakeholders. Generate meaningful and accurate reports that capture all relevant project information, including theproject need, scope, cost, delivery approach, key decisions, risks and assumptions. Translate complex issues into language that can be easily understood by those without a technicalbackground. Experience in analysing interdependencies and synthesising multiple inputs to create clearrecommendations Engagement with digital teams to identify and use available technologies to improve the accuracy andefficiency of project development. Ensure all required project documentation is produced, and governance maintained whilst alsodemonstrating the implementation of lessons learned and best practise. Lead external consultants (or internal specialists) through specialist activities such as environmentalconstraint mapping, technical design and schematics, and more detailed cost and schedule estimation(QCRA and QSRA) for your project(s). For the Project Development Lead role our hiring manager indicated an additional 4 core duties including: Leading the early-stage development of one or multiple large-scale projects from initial concept throughto assessing and identify a preferred strategic option; looking into digital development of options, routecorridors, system access, project and regional interdependencies and more. Identify and collaborate with specialists across the business to ensure all relevant information is gatheredand assessed to support the strategic option selection process. Managing the progress of the project(s) adhering to all relevant internal and external policies andregulations ensuring projects are managed to cost, quality and time whilst employing robust riskmanagement processes. Be responsible for the development of the project(s) investment case. For the Project Development Engineer role our hiring manager indicated an additional 4 core duties including: Leading specialist delivery capabilities e.g. overhead line or cable design, substation design etc. whichcan progress the development of your project(s) through governance and into delivery teams. Engaging with specialists within the business to provide technical assurance for your project(s),understand network needs and ensure the proposed project scope meets those requirements Managing the technical scope of the project(s) adhering to all relevant internal procedures and bestpractices Work with the ET innovation team to bring design and asset innovation into our projects What You'll Get Project Development Lead - A competitive starting salary of £50,000 - £60,000 dependant on capability. Project Development Engineer - A competitive starting salary of £58,000 - £68,000 plus a non performancemarket supplement of £3000. As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and acompetitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximumcompany contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a shareincentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines andmatched charity giving to name a few. About Us Here at National Grid, we connect homes and businesses to power, making sure supply and demand matcheach other. We make sure the lights are on in schools, operating theatres, and sporting arenas; we'rethousands of people working on behalf of millions of people. Our investment will mean more home grown power,greater energy security and a cleaner future. Whatever your role, wherever you work with us, you'll help us hit stretching targets and achieve our far-reaching goal: to secure, clean energy that supports our world far into the future. Here, you will be at the heartof energy. More Information This role closes on May 10th, however we encourage candidates to submit their application asearly as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. For our Project Management roles in 2026 the interest has been significant resulting in early closures.Therefore please do not delay until the advert close date We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop ourpeople. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebratethe difference people can bring into ourorganisation and welcome and encourage applicants with diverseexperiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office. We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environmentin which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential. National Grid operates in both the UK and US, with a broad portfolio of energy businesses dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable power. From electricity and gas transmission to advancing clean energy and modernising grids, our work covers every aspect of the energy system. Our energy flows through absolutely everything we do Life here at National Grid is more than just our purpose or our values, it's everything we put into everything we do. It's our commitment to diversity and inclusion; how we help our employees learn and grow; and how we partner with and support the communities where we live and work. It's all this, and so much more. We leverage our collective strengths to do meaningful BIG work so that we can be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future. Your salary is reviewed each year against the market for your role, skills, knowledge and experience. Incentive Annual performance plan or bonus (depending on your role) rewards your contribution to our success each year. Retirement Generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%. Private medical insurance for self and family.
07/05/2026
Full time
This is the time for action - we need to move at pace and reform our energy system - to deliver energysecurity, to tackle climate change and to protect our people. As we build the projects that will make the energy transition happen, we're looking for brilliant ProjectDevelopment Leads and Project Development Engineers in our Electricity Transmission (ET) business unit to join us on our journey to develop the electricity network of the future. You'll join ET to lead the early-stage development of one, or multiple, large-scale projects that will help to makeNet Zero happen; you'll not only support the technical challenges of today but also be at the forefront ofdeveloping the network that will help to decarbonise a nation and help to leave our planet in a state wherefuture generations can thrive. "There is a real sense of excitement and clarity of purpose as we move towards Net Zero. We're usingthis to transform the way we've always done things to make the energy transition happen!" Joseph Northwood, Director of Portfolio Strategy & Development, Strategic Infrastructure National Grid continues to offer hybrid working from office and home and are open to full time and part timeapplicants, as well as flexible working arrangements. Currently our team members gather at Warwick around once per week, with flexibility for those colleagues further away. About You What we do isn't just important - it's essential. That's why we look to recruit experts in their field. In this case,we're looking for individuals who are/have: Naturally inquisitive, calm under pressure, can work with ambiguity and comfortable bridging the gapbetween technical and non-technical colleagues and collating their input into a single team mission. Great clarity of perspective and can simplify things where others can't. Can create solid networks with a variety of stakeholders and keep them informed and up to date. Excellent writing and communication skills and want to work as part of a team. Experience of the energy sector and of early-stage project development and optioneering is desirable but not essential. For the Project Development Engineer role an electrical or mechanical engineering background is essential. For the Project Development Lead role background in project initiation and development is essential along with demonstrated ability to apply whole systems thinking to complex projects. Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely toapply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we're committed to building adiverse, inclusive and authentic workplace for everyone. So if you're excited about this role but yourexperience or qualifications don't match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. Youmight just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one. What You'll Do For both roles our hiring manager have indicated 7 core duties including: Fostering a collaborative environment with stakeholders through excellent interpersonal and stakeholdermanagement skills, with the ability and confidence to communicate and build relationships with bothinternal and external stakeholders. Generate meaningful and accurate reports that capture all relevant project information, including theproject need, scope, cost, delivery approach, key decisions, risks and assumptions. Translate complex issues into language that can be easily understood by those without a technicalbackground. Experience in analysing interdependencies and synthesising multiple inputs to create clearrecommendations Engagement with digital teams to identify and use available technologies to improve the accuracy andefficiency of project development. Ensure all required project documentation is produced, and governance maintained whilst alsodemonstrating the implementation of lessons learned and best practise. Lead external consultants (or internal specialists) through specialist activities such as environmentalconstraint mapping, technical design and schematics, and more detailed cost and schedule estimation(QCRA and QSRA) for your project(s). For the Project Development Lead role our hiring manager indicated an additional 4 core duties including: Leading the early-stage development of one or multiple large-scale projects from initial concept throughto assessing and identify a preferred strategic option; looking into digital development of options, routecorridors, system access, project and regional interdependencies and more. Identify and collaborate with specialists across the business to ensure all relevant information is gatheredand assessed to support the strategic option selection process. Managing the progress of the project(s) adhering to all relevant internal and external policies andregulations ensuring projects are managed to cost, quality and time whilst employing robust riskmanagement processes. Be responsible for the development of the project(s) investment case. For the Project Development Engineer role our hiring manager indicated an additional 4 core duties including: Leading specialist delivery capabilities e.g. overhead line or cable design, substation design etc. whichcan progress the development of your project(s) through governance and into delivery teams. Engaging with specialists within the business to provide technical assurance for your project(s),understand network needs and ensure the proposed project scope meets those requirements Managing the technical scope of the project(s) adhering to all relevant internal procedures and bestpractices Work with the ET innovation team to bring design and asset innovation into our projects What You'll Get Project Development Lead - A competitive starting salary of £50,000 - £60,000 dependant on capability. Project Development Engineer - A competitive starting salary of £58,000 - £68,000 plus a non performancemarket supplement of £3000. As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and acompetitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximumcompany contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a shareincentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines andmatched charity giving to name a few. About Us Here at National Grid, we connect homes and businesses to power, making sure supply and demand matcheach other. We make sure the lights are on in schools, operating theatres, and sporting arenas; we'rethousands of people working on behalf of millions of people. Our investment will mean more home grown power,greater energy security and a cleaner future. Whatever your role, wherever you work with us, you'll help us hit stretching targets and achieve our far-reaching goal: to secure, clean energy that supports our world far into the future. Here, you will be at the heartof energy. More Information This role closes on May 10th, however we encourage candidates to submit their application asearly as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. For our Project Management roles in 2026 the interest has been significant resulting in early closures.Therefore please do not delay until the advert close date We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop ourpeople. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebratethe difference people can bring into ourorganisation and welcome and encourage applicants with diverseexperiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office. We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environmentin which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential. National Grid operates in both the UK and US, with a broad portfolio of energy businesses dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable power. From electricity and gas transmission to advancing clean energy and modernising grids, our work covers every aspect of the energy system. Our energy flows through absolutely everything we do Life here at National Grid is more than just our purpose or our values, it's everything we put into everything we do. It's our commitment to diversity and inclusion; how we help our employees learn and grow; and how we partner with and support the communities where we live and work. It's all this, and so much more. We leverage our collective strengths to do meaningful BIG work so that we can be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future. Your salary is reviewed each year against the market for your role, skills, knowledge and experience. Incentive Annual performance plan or bonus (depending on your role) rewards your contribution to our success each year. Retirement Generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%. Private medical insurance for self and family.
Senior ICT Engineer When you join our Engineering Team at Telent, you'll be empowered to innovate and drive common solutions, working closely with technical experts who are proud of the impact their work makes. Come join a high-performing team doing complex and critical work. Help build and keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected and protected 24/7. Reporting to the Senior Engineer (ICT Lead), the Senior Engineer plays a key role in maintaining the stability, performance, and security of our blue-light emergency services customers' ICT environments. The role is responsible for delivering advanced 3rd line technical support, managing complex infrastructure issues, and contributing to the ongoing improvement of critical ICT systems This is a hybrid working role which can mainly be performed remotely, however there will be a requirement to attend the Liverpool office on occasion for meetings and urgent faults. What you'll do: Incident and Escalation Management Act as an escalation point for incidents raised by 1st and 2nd line Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues across multiple systems Provide root cause analysis for major and recurring incidents Infrastructure and System Ownership Act as a technical specialist or owner for the systems assigned to you Monitor performance, capacity and resilience across these systems Security and Compliance Support the investigation and remediation of security incidents and vulnerabilities Apply security best practises, hardening and patching Perform regular vulnerability scanning to improve posture and resilience Change and Release Management Design, plan, implement, and review complex technical changes Raise and assess Requests for Change (RFCs) in accordance with ITIL processes Documentation and Knowledge Management Create and maintain technical documentation including system design and diagrams Ensure technical knowledge is captured and transferable amongst colleagues Who you are: You are an experienced ICT professional with strong infrastructure knowledge and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in a fast-paced environment. You take a proactive, service-focused approach, working collaboratively to ensure reliable, secure, and resilient systems that support critical operations. Key Requirements: Proven experience in a 3rd line or senior IT support role working with Windows Server Infrastructure. Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Entra ID, Microsoft 365, Intune and Azure. Expertise in Infrastructure Domains, DNS, DHCP and Group Policies. Experience working with VMWare and virtualisation platforms. Familiarity with ITIL practices, SLAs, KPIs and service management. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Participate in a 24x7x365 on call rota. Approx. 1 week in every 5. (subject to training) Security Cleared to NPPV3 Level (provided) Full UK Driving License What we offer: A career at Telent can span many sectors, roles, technologies and clients giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver. We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work. The additional benefits with this role: Company Car 34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell days annually OR 26 days holiday, plus public holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annually Company pension scheme A range of family friendly policies Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme. Learn more about Telent: Click here for Telent Video! We're passionate about creating an environment that champions diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves and empowered to reach their full potential. People are at the heart of our business, and we believe that our teams should reflect the diverse experiences and backgrounds of the communities we support.
23/04/2026
Full time
Senior ICT Engineer When you join our Engineering Team at Telent, you'll be empowered to innovate and drive common solutions, working closely with technical experts who are proud of the impact their work makes. Come join a high-performing team doing complex and critical work. Help build and keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected and protected 24/7. Reporting to the Senior Engineer (ICT Lead), the Senior Engineer plays a key role in maintaining the stability, performance, and security of our blue-light emergency services customers' ICT environments. The role is responsible for delivering advanced 3rd line technical support, managing complex infrastructure issues, and contributing to the ongoing improvement of critical ICT systems This is a hybrid working role which can mainly be performed remotely, however there will be a requirement to attend the Liverpool office on occasion for meetings and urgent faults. What you'll do: Incident and Escalation Management Act as an escalation point for incidents raised by 1st and 2nd line Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues across multiple systems Provide root cause analysis for major and recurring incidents Infrastructure and System Ownership Act as a technical specialist or owner for the systems assigned to you Monitor performance, capacity and resilience across these systems Security and Compliance Support the investigation and remediation of security incidents and vulnerabilities Apply security best practises, hardening and patching Perform regular vulnerability scanning to improve posture and resilience Change and Release Management Design, plan, implement, and review complex technical changes Raise and assess Requests for Change (RFCs) in accordance with ITIL processes Documentation and Knowledge Management Create and maintain technical documentation including system design and diagrams Ensure technical knowledge is captured and transferable amongst colleagues Who you are: You are an experienced ICT professional with strong infrastructure knowledge and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in a fast-paced environment. You take a proactive, service-focused approach, working collaboratively to ensure reliable, secure, and resilient systems that support critical operations. Key Requirements: Proven experience in a 3rd line or senior IT support role working with Windows Server Infrastructure. Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Entra ID, Microsoft 365, Intune and Azure. Expertise in Infrastructure Domains, DNS, DHCP and Group Policies. Experience working with VMWare and virtualisation platforms. Familiarity with ITIL practices, SLAs, KPIs and service management. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Participate in a 24x7x365 on call rota. Approx. 1 week in every 5. (subject to training) Security Cleared to NPPV3 Level (provided) Full UK Driving License What we offer: A career at Telent can span many sectors, roles, technologies and clients giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver. We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work. The additional benefits with this role: Company Car 34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell days annually OR 26 days holiday, plus public holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annually Company pension scheme A range of family friendly policies Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme. Learn more about Telent: Click here for Telent Video! We're passionate about creating an environment that champions diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves and empowered to reach their full potential. People are at the heart of our business, and we believe that our teams should reflect the diverse experiences and backgrounds of the communities we support.
Job Title: Enterprise Identity Architect - IAM Architect Contract Length: 6 months (possibility for extension) Location: London (2 to 3 days a week on-site) Rate: Highly competitive rate available for suitable candidates Working Pattern: Full Time Overview Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in shaping the future of Identity and Access Management (IAM)? Our client is seeking a dynamic Enterprise Identity Architect to design, implement, and maintain a robust IAM strategy across a hybrid IT environment. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring secure, scalable, and compliant identity solutions that facilitate business agility and drive digital transformation. If you have a passion for identity architecture and a knack for innovation, this is the opportunity for you! Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualification To succeed in this role, you should have: Experience in Enterprise IAM - Configuration and Identity design solution is essential Deep knowledge of identity protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, LDAP, Kerberos) Experience with cloud IAM solutions (Entra-ID, Google Cloud Identity) Hands-on experience with IAM platforms such as Okta, ForgeRock, SailPoint, and CyberArk Strong understanding of Zero Trust principles and identity-centric security models Familiarity with DevSecOps practises and CI/CD integration for IAM Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse teams across regions Certifications: Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is plus Key Job Functions As an Enterprise Identity Architect, you will: Develop and maintain the enterprise IAM architecture roadmap aligned with business and security objectives. Design cutting-edge identity federation, single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and privileged access management (PAM) solutions. Lead the integration of IAM across hybrid environments, including on-premises Active Directory and cloud-native identity providers. Define standards for identity life cycle management, role-based access control (RBAC), and attribute-based access control (ABAC). Why Join Us? Be part of an innovative team that values creativity and collaboration. Work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will make a real impact. Enjoy a competitive rate and the possibility of extending your contract. Experience a flexible working pattern that promotes work-life balance. If you are a seasoned IAM professional looking to make a difference, we want to hear from you! Embrace this exciting opportunity to lead identity architecture initiatives and contribute to our client's mission. Apply Now! Join us in redefining the landscape of Identity and Access Management. Don't miss out on this chance to elevate your career with our client! Note: Only candidates with the required qualifications and experience will be contacted for further discussions. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
28/08/2025
Contractor
Job Title: Enterprise Identity Architect - IAM Architect Contract Length: 6 months (possibility for extension) Location: London (2 to 3 days a week on-site) Rate: Highly competitive rate available for suitable candidates Working Pattern: Full Time Overview Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in shaping the future of Identity and Access Management (IAM)? Our client is seeking a dynamic Enterprise Identity Architect to design, implement, and maintain a robust IAM strategy across a hybrid IT environment. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring secure, scalable, and compliant identity solutions that facilitate business agility and drive digital transformation. If you have a passion for identity architecture and a knack for innovation, this is the opportunity for you! Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualification To succeed in this role, you should have: Experience in Enterprise IAM - Configuration and Identity design solution is essential Deep knowledge of identity protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, LDAP, Kerberos) Experience with cloud IAM solutions (Entra-ID, Google Cloud Identity) Hands-on experience with IAM platforms such as Okta, ForgeRock, SailPoint, and CyberArk Strong understanding of Zero Trust principles and identity-centric security models Familiarity with DevSecOps practises and CI/CD integration for IAM Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse teams across regions Certifications: Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is plus Key Job Functions As an Enterprise Identity Architect, you will: Develop and maintain the enterprise IAM architecture roadmap aligned with business and security objectives. Design cutting-edge identity federation, single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and privileged access management (PAM) solutions. Lead the integration of IAM across hybrid environments, including on-premises Active Directory and cloud-native identity providers. Define standards for identity life cycle management, role-based access control (RBAC), and attribute-based access control (ABAC). Why Join Us? Be part of an innovative team that values creativity and collaboration. Work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will make a real impact. Enjoy a competitive rate and the possibility of extending your contract. Experience a flexible working pattern that promotes work-life balance. If you are a seasoned IAM professional looking to make a difference, we want to hear from you! Embrace this exciting opportunity to lead identity architecture initiatives and contribute to our client's mission. Apply Now! Join us in redefining the landscape of Identity and Access Management. Don't miss out on this chance to elevate your career with our client! Note: Only candidates with the required qualifications and experience will be contacted for further discussions. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Job Title: Delivery Manager
Location: Warwick or Wokingham
Remuneration: Up to £600/day
Contract Details: Fixed Term Contract (12 months)
Responsibilities:
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with the Strategy & Policy directorate to drive the delivery of Digital Products, Solutions, and Services.
Develop and execute a Digital, Data, and Technology roadmap aligned with business objectives.
Manage end-to-end Agile DevSecOps delivery processes for assigned products and programmes.
Champion modern engineering practises and continuously explore automation opportunities for improved delivery pace, quality, and reliability.
Collaborate with a diverse network of professionals to enhance value generation and ensure seamless service delivery.
Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across teams and stakeholders to support business readiness and change plans.
Key Accountabilities:
Partner with stakeholders to assess and translate business needs into actionable digital strategies.
Oversee timelines, resources, risks, issues, and quality standards throughout the delivery process.
Promote a culture of innovation and excellence while adhering to best practises and coding standards.
Professional Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Proven experience in stakeholder management and relationship building, with strong negotiation and communication skills.
In-depth technical knowledge of modern software engineering principles, including DevSecOps, CI/CD, and cloud-native architectures.
Familiarity with platforms like Salesforce, MuleSoft, and Azure, and their applications in a digital landscape.
Ability to design and deliver scalable, secure, and reliable digital solutions that meet stakeholder expectations.
Leadership skills to inspire and coordinate multidisciplinary teams through complex projects.
Are you ready to lead the charge in delivering innovative solutions that shape the future of energy? If you possess a digital mindset, strong technical acumen, and a passion for collaboration, we want to hear from you! Join us in creating a reliable energy landscape for Great Britain.
Apply now and embark on this exciting journey!
Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you
01/06/2025
Job Title: Delivery Manager
Location: Warwick or Wokingham
Remuneration: Up to £600/day
Contract Details: Fixed Term Contract (12 months)
Responsibilities:
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with the Strategy & Policy directorate to drive the delivery of Digital Products, Solutions, and Services.
Develop and execute a Digital, Data, and Technology roadmap aligned with business objectives.
Manage end-to-end Agile DevSecOps delivery processes for assigned products and programmes.
Champion modern engineering practises and continuously explore automation opportunities for improved delivery pace, quality, and reliability.
Collaborate with a diverse network of professionals to enhance value generation and ensure seamless service delivery.
Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across teams and stakeholders to support business readiness and change plans.
Key Accountabilities:
Partner with stakeholders to assess and translate business needs into actionable digital strategies.
Oversee timelines, resources, risks, issues, and quality standards throughout the delivery process.
Promote a culture of innovation and excellence while adhering to best practises and coding standards.
Professional Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Proven experience in stakeholder management and relationship building, with strong negotiation and communication skills.
In-depth technical knowledge of modern software engineering principles, including DevSecOps, CI/CD, and cloud-native architectures.
Familiarity with platforms like Salesforce, MuleSoft, and Azure, and their applications in a digital landscape.
Ability to design and deliver scalable, secure, and reliable digital solutions that meet stakeholder expectations.
Leadership skills to inspire and coordinate multidisciplinary teams through complex projects.
Are you ready to lead the charge in delivering innovative solutions that shape the future of energy? If you possess a digital mindset, strong technical acumen, and a passion for collaboration, we want to hear from you! Join us in creating a reliable energy landscape for Great Britain.
Apply now and embark on this exciting journey!
Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you
Excellence thrives here! WHY BAI COMMUNICATIONS It's an exciting time to be part of BAI Communications. As a leading communications infrastructure provider, our technical excellence is sought after around the world. Building on our ground-breaking achievements, we continue to expand our operations, helping connect people, support communities and advance economies. Find out more at IN THE UNITED KINGDOM In the UK, BAI has been awarded the 20-year contract by Transport for London (TfL) to deliver high-speed mobile connectivity across the capital in the most advanced and largest infrastructure project of its type in the world. BAI's partnership with TfL establishes a long-awaited backbone of connectivity across London with a city-wide integrated communications network delivering multi-carrier cellular, Wi-Fi, and fibre connectivity services. The 4G-enabled and 5G-ready communications network that BAI is building and operating as a neutral host for fixed and mobile operators will fast-track London's evolution as a smart city by helping to establish its smart communities. ABOUT THE ROLE Your passion for IT applications with proven experience solving complex IT infrastructure issues underpinned by a "can-do" attitude is exactly what we need as we shape our approach to build our processes and implementation plan for both key business and operational applications and systems. In this role, the IT Application Specialist is responsible for analysing, designing, implementing and maintaining BAI UK's key applications, in alignment with BAI's standards and application best practises. The IT Application Specialist will work closely with the Service Director to understand and develop for SaaS platforms, such as ServiceNow, as well as other critical IT systems. Be the technical application development specialist on the team to provide support and development of new applications, features and resolve outstanding defects Analyse requirements for operational support systems and design solutions to fulfill those requirements. This could involve working with business stakeholders and other technology specialists in other regions or in Group IT. Develop and test new features and enhancements as required Change and release management for new ServiceNow features and upgrades as per enterprise standards Provide incident and problem management for ServiceNow solutions in production Provide input to the definition and updating of relevant policies, procedures and standards relating to the applications Manage on-time delivery of work as promised while adhering to the endorsed methodologies Contribute to the continuous improvement of the team's processes, systems and documentation. ABOUT YOU Experience with programming and web technologies (Javascript, Python, SNMP, PowerShell, SSH, REST, JSON, HTML, XML) Broad technical experience with ServiceNow (ITSM, ITOM) Experience in Telecommunications, Networking or Cyber Security Understanding of Web and Application Servers, Load Balancers, Databases, Cloud based technologies and Virtualization CMDB and Data Management Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience in Business, Information Management, Computer Science, or related field Minimum 2 years hands on software development experience Current ServiceNow platform certification ITIL qualifications or experience/skills WHY WORK WITH US? Large enough to deliver and maintain large-scale operations, we remain nimble to make things happen. Be part of an inclusive culture where diverse ideas are embraced and people feel connected and cared for. Enjoy the opportunity to learn and grow alongside talented colleagues who thrive on solving complex problems. Be trusted and empowered to deliver your best and make a positive impact on customers and communities. Ready to learn, grow and make a difference? Join us at BAI Communications. What we offer: Competitive salary based on experience Flexible working, hybrid approach Bonus Pension contributions Development, we help you to grow
04/11/2021
Full time
Excellence thrives here! WHY BAI COMMUNICATIONS It's an exciting time to be part of BAI Communications. As a leading communications infrastructure provider, our technical excellence is sought after around the world. Building on our ground-breaking achievements, we continue to expand our operations, helping connect people, support communities and advance economies. Find out more at IN THE UNITED KINGDOM In the UK, BAI has been awarded the 20-year contract by Transport for London (TfL) to deliver high-speed mobile connectivity across the capital in the most advanced and largest infrastructure project of its type in the world. BAI's partnership with TfL establishes a long-awaited backbone of connectivity across London with a city-wide integrated communications network delivering multi-carrier cellular, Wi-Fi, and fibre connectivity services. The 4G-enabled and 5G-ready communications network that BAI is building and operating as a neutral host for fixed and mobile operators will fast-track London's evolution as a smart city by helping to establish its smart communities. ABOUT THE ROLE Your passion for IT applications with proven experience solving complex IT infrastructure issues underpinned by a "can-do" attitude is exactly what we need as we shape our approach to build our processes and implementation plan for both key business and operational applications and systems. In this role, the IT Application Specialist is responsible for analysing, designing, implementing and maintaining BAI UK's key applications, in alignment with BAI's standards and application best practises. The IT Application Specialist will work closely with the Service Director to understand and develop for SaaS platforms, such as ServiceNow, as well as other critical IT systems. Be the technical application development specialist on the team to provide support and development of new applications, features and resolve outstanding defects Analyse requirements for operational support systems and design solutions to fulfill those requirements. This could involve working with business stakeholders and other technology specialists in other regions or in Group IT. Develop and test new features and enhancements as required Change and release management for new ServiceNow features and upgrades as per enterprise standards Provide incident and problem management for ServiceNow solutions in production Provide input to the definition and updating of relevant policies, procedures and standards relating to the applications Manage on-time delivery of work as promised while adhering to the endorsed methodologies Contribute to the continuous improvement of the team's processes, systems and documentation. ABOUT YOU Experience with programming and web technologies (Javascript, Python, SNMP, PowerShell, SSH, REST, JSON, HTML, XML) Broad technical experience with ServiceNow (ITSM, ITOM) Experience in Telecommunications, Networking or Cyber Security Understanding of Web and Application Servers, Load Balancers, Databases, Cloud based technologies and Virtualization CMDB and Data Management Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience in Business, Information Management, Computer Science, or related field Minimum 2 years hands on software development experience Current ServiceNow platform certification ITIL qualifications or experience/skills WHY WORK WITH US? Large enough to deliver and maintain large-scale operations, we remain nimble to make things happen. Be part of an inclusive culture where diverse ideas are embraced and people feel connected and cared for. Enjoy the opportunity to learn and grow alongside talented colleagues who thrive on solving complex problems. Be trusted and empowered to deliver your best and make a positive impact on customers and communities. Ready to learn, grow and make a difference? Join us at BAI Communications. What we offer: Competitive salary based on experience Flexible working, hybrid approach Bonus Pension contributions Development, we help you to grow
Senior System Engineer - (Unix & Windows) | Solaris Unix | RedHat Linux | Veritas Cluster Server (VCS) | Permanent | Job Senior System Engineer - (Storage and Backup) required to join a blue light service with offices in Oxfordshire. Main duties: • Providing 3rd line System Admin support for a Solaris Unix and RedHat Linux server infrastructure, with a focus on the day to day backup, DR, patching, compliance and monitoring of server estate. • Providing 3rd line System Engineer support for a large, distributed Microsoft Windows server infrastructure, with a focus on the day to day backup, DR, patching, compliance and monitoring of server estate. • Operation, configuration, and lifecycle management of the server compliance toolsets in use, including Tenable.sc and Symantec Data Center Security. • Act as the technical lead for internally and externally led infrastructure health check activities. • Remediation of discovered server vulnerabilities. • Producing server compliance reports for management and customers. • Broad experience of physical, virtual server and cloud-based server build and configuration best practise that will assist in vulnerability avoidance. • Document best practise and known vulnerability fixes. Essential skills required: • Good understanding of server hardware and physical server configuration. • Practical and operational experience in the support and maintenance of; o Solaris Unix/RedHat Linux Small Solaris Unix and RedHat Linux server estate. Veritas Cluster Server (VCS) on Unix. Oracle DB servers on Unix platforms, ability to triage and troubleshoot Oracle issues. Red Hat Linux 5 and 6, and knowledge of version 7 Red Hat Satellite Solaris Unix and LVM (logical volume manager) SAN storage configuration TCP/IP networking in a Unix environment Nagios monitoring and configuration o Microsoft Windows Server Large server estate comprising Microsoft Windows Server in a multi-domain environment, hosted on physical, VMware vSphere and Microsoft Azure. Microsoft server operating system build processes, including VMware templates, physical servers and Azure hosted servers. Practical experience using Microsoft Active Directory Group Policy. • Must have strong communication skills including experience in communicating to Senior Management level. • Ability to produce high quality technical documentation including; o Standard operating procedures o Knowledge base articles o Detailed troubleshooting documentation • Experience working in an ITIL focussed environment with a good understanding of the incident, service request and change management processes. Desirable technical skills: • Practical experience in the operational support and usage of Azure IaaS components including the use of Azure Monitor, Security Center and Sentinel. • Operational usage of SCCM Current Branch and SCOM 2019. • Familiar with Center for Internet Security (CIS) benchmarks and hardened images. Senior System Engineer - (Unix & Windows) | Solaris Unix | RedHat Linux | Veritas Cluster Server (VCS) | Permanent | Job
04/11/2021
Full time
Senior System Engineer - (Unix & Windows) | Solaris Unix | RedHat Linux | Veritas Cluster Server (VCS) | Permanent | Job Senior System Engineer - (Storage and Backup) required to join a blue light service with offices in Oxfordshire. Main duties: • Providing 3rd line System Admin support for a Solaris Unix and RedHat Linux server infrastructure, with a focus on the day to day backup, DR, patching, compliance and monitoring of server estate. • Providing 3rd line System Engineer support for a large, distributed Microsoft Windows server infrastructure, with a focus on the day to day backup, DR, patching, compliance and monitoring of server estate. • Operation, configuration, and lifecycle management of the server compliance toolsets in use, including Tenable.sc and Symantec Data Center Security. • Act as the technical lead for internally and externally led infrastructure health check activities. • Remediation of discovered server vulnerabilities. • Producing server compliance reports for management and customers. • Broad experience of physical, virtual server and cloud-based server build and configuration best practise that will assist in vulnerability avoidance. • Document best practise and known vulnerability fixes. Essential skills required: • Good understanding of server hardware and physical server configuration. • Practical and operational experience in the support and maintenance of; o Solaris Unix/RedHat Linux Small Solaris Unix and RedHat Linux server estate. Veritas Cluster Server (VCS) on Unix. Oracle DB servers on Unix platforms, ability to triage and troubleshoot Oracle issues. Red Hat Linux 5 and 6, and knowledge of version 7 Red Hat Satellite Solaris Unix and LVM (logical volume manager) SAN storage configuration TCP/IP networking in a Unix environment Nagios monitoring and configuration o Microsoft Windows Server Large server estate comprising Microsoft Windows Server in a multi-domain environment, hosted on physical, VMware vSphere and Microsoft Azure. Microsoft server operating system build processes, including VMware templates, physical servers and Azure hosted servers. Practical experience using Microsoft Active Directory Group Policy. • Must have strong communication skills including experience in communicating to Senior Management level. • Ability to produce high quality technical documentation including; o Standard operating procedures o Knowledge base articles o Detailed troubleshooting documentation • Experience working in an ITIL focussed environment with a good understanding of the incident, service request and change management processes. Desirable technical skills: • Practical experience in the operational support and usage of Azure IaaS components including the use of Azure Monitor, Security Center and Sentinel. • Operational usage of SCCM Current Branch and SCOM 2019. • Familiar with Center for Internet Security (CIS) benchmarks and hardened images. Senior System Engineer - (Unix & Windows) | Solaris Unix | RedHat Linux | Veritas Cluster Server (VCS) | Permanent | Job
Systems Engineer | Azure | VMware | Servers | AD | 3rd line | Third line | ITIL | Permanent | JOB System Engineer (Azure and Vmware) required to join a blue light service with offices in Oxfordshire. As the System Engineer (Azure and Vmware) you will be involved in design, planning, delivery, implementation and support of infrastructure services within the Joint ICT Department. You will be involved in complex design and installation projects undertaking peer review including architectural review and quality assurance boards to help drive the innovation and adoption of cloud solutions and services within Joint ICT. You will be required to ensure that operational problems are identified and resolved to support delivery of agreed service levels, within the ITIL framework providing outstanding customer service and outcomes to their customers. Main duties • Providing 3rd line support for a large, distributed server infrastructure, mainly Microsoft Windows, with a focus on the compliance of the server infrastructure. • Operation, configuration and lifecycle management of server compliance toolsets across a multi-domain environment, hosted on VMware vSphere and Microsoft Azure. • Remediation of discovered server vulnerabilities. • Producing server compliance reports for management and customers. • Broad experience of physical, virtual server and cloud-based server build and configuration best practise that will assist in vulnerability avoidance. • Document best practise and known vulnerability fixes. The essential skills required: • Practical experience in the support and maintenance of a large Windows Server estate, in a multi-domain environment, hosted on VMware vSphere and Microsoft Azure. • Good understanding of server hardware and physical server configuration. • Practical experience of operating system build processes, including VMware templates, physical servers and Azure hosted servers. • Operational experience of securing Microsoft Windows Server and the associated compliance reporting. • Practical experience of interpreting Active Directory Group Policy. • Must have strong communication skills including experience in communicating to different levels. • Ability to produce high quality technical documentation including; Standard operating procedures Knowledge base articles Detailed troubleshooting documentation • Experience working in an ITIL focussed environment with a good understanding of the incident, service request and change management processes. Desirable technical skills: • Operational experience of Tenable.sc and/or Symantec Data Center Security Systems Engineer | Azure | VMware | Servers | AD | 3rd line | Third line | ITIL | Permanent | JOB
04/11/2021
Full time
Systems Engineer | Azure | VMware | Servers | AD | 3rd line | Third line | ITIL | Permanent | JOB System Engineer (Azure and Vmware) required to join a blue light service with offices in Oxfordshire. As the System Engineer (Azure and Vmware) you will be involved in design, planning, delivery, implementation and support of infrastructure services within the Joint ICT Department. You will be involved in complex design and installation projects undertaking peer review including architectural review and quality assurance boards to help drive the innovation and adoption of cloud solutions and services within Joint ICT. You will be required to ensure that operational problems are identified and resolved to support delivery of agreed service levels, within the ITIL framework providing outstanding customer service and outcomes to their customers. Main duties • Providing 3rd line support for a large, distributed server infrastructure, mainly Microsoft Windows, with a focus on the compliance of the server infrastructure. • Operation, configuration and lifecycle management of server compliance toolsets across a multi-domain environment, hosted on VMware vSphere and Microsoft Azure. • Remediation of discovered server vulnerabilities. • Producing server compliance reports for management and customers. • Broad experience of physical, virtual server and cloud-based server build and configuration best practise that will assist in vulnerability avoidance. • Document best practise and known vulnerability fixes. The essential skills required: • Practical experience in the support and maintenance of a large Windows Server estate, in a multi-domain environment, hosted on VMware vSphere and Microsoft Azure. • Good understanding of server hardware and physical server configuration. • Practical experience of operating system build processes, including VMware templates, physical servers and Azure hosted servers. • Operational experience of securing Microsoft Windows Server and the associated compliance reporting. • Practical experience of interpreting Active Directory Group Policy. • Must have strong communication skills including experience in communicating to different levels. • Ability to produce high quality technical documentation including; Standard operating procedures Knowledge base articles Detailed troubleshooting documentation • Experience working in an ITIL focussed environment with a good understanding of the incident, service request and change management processes. Desirable technical skills: • Operational experience of Tenable.sc and/or Symantec Data Center Security Systems Engineer | Azure | VMware | Servers | AD | 3rd line | Third line | ITIL | Permanent | JOB
Our client is seeking an experienced 2nd Line IT Support Helpdesk Technician to join them on what will initially be a temporary 2-3 month period however with the view to potentially become permanent. Hours of work will be Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours (ideally 9am - 5.30pm however there may be flexibility on this). Hourly rate will be based on around £29,000. Daily Tasks: To be the first point of contact for all customer interactions, showing knowledge, empathy and delivering successful communications To staff have appropriate IT facilities to enable them to perform their roles effectively To advise staff on the effective use of IT facilities to meet their business needs To maximise the reliability, availability and serviceability of IT resources and respond appropriately to meet business needs To follow and apply IT policies and procedures accordingly To liaise with 3rd parties as required To develop best practises for IT support and maintenance through experience sharing and knowledge transition To escalate IT issues as appropriate to the IT Service Desk Manager To develop an understanding of on-going developments in Information Technology To provide support to IT support reps and to end users in all aspects of IT - software, PCs, servers, networks, systems, peripherals etc To provide appropriate training to IT support reps to enable them to carry out their responsibilities To administer, develop and maintain the company's commercial and technical IT systems To develop and maintain sufficient documentation in specific areas of expertise to ensure acceptable levels of support and removing gaps within the skills matrix To effectively record and maintain all support activities within the ITSM platform aligning to internal processes and ITIL best practice To work closely and effectively with all support functions Person Specification: Relevant experience within a similar role Presentable, professional and able to get on with others ITIL foundation level or above A proven track record of delivering exceptional customer service Ability to work within a close team and working autonomously Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent organisational skills Ability to effectively manage their day to day workload Ability to multi-task and prioritise Skills and Experience Experience supporting clients working remotely from home and offices Experience of supporting audio/visual conferencing equipment Troubleshooting of printer issues Troubleshoot user hardware issues (laptops, mobile telephony) escalate accordingly Strong experience in Windows 10 Strong experience in Office 365 (preferably including SharePoint and Microsoft Dynamics) Strong experience in ticket management and ITSM platforms Strong experience in Active Directory/Azure user/licensing administration Experience in the following technologies, Intune, AutoCAD, Adobe, Dropbox, MS Defender, Teamviewer, System Centre Configuration Manager Please bear in mind that you may not hear from us straight away. Due to the high level of applications, we receive every day, we can only respond to applicants, whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. If you would like to be considered for similar and future positions, or for a complete listing of all our current vacancies, please visit our website.
14/09/2021
Seasonal
Our client is seeking an experienced 2nd Line IT Support Helpdesk Technician to join them on what will initially be a temporary 2-3 month period however with the view to potentially become permanent. Hours of work will be Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours (ideally 9am - 5.30pm however there may be flexibility on this). Hourly rate will be based on around £29,000. Daily Tasks: To be the first point of contact for all customer interactions, showing knowledge, empathy and delivering successful communications To staff have appropriate IT facilities to enable them to perform their roles effectively To advise staff on the effective use of IT facilities to meet their business needs To maximise the reliability, availability and serviceability of IT resources and respond appropriately to meet business needs To follow and apply IT policies and procedures accordingly To liaise with 3rd parties as required To develop best practises for IT support and maintenance through experience sharing and knowledge transition To escalate IT issues as appropriate to the IT Service Desk Manager To develop an understanding of on-going developments in Information Technology To provide support to IT support reps and to end users in all aspects of IT - software, PCs, servers, networks, systems, peripherals etc To provide appropriate training to IT support reps to enable them to carry out their responsibilities To administer, develop and maintain the company's commercial and technical IT systems To develop and maintain sufficient documentation in specific areas of expertise to ensure acceptable levels of support and removing gaps within the skills matrix To effectively record and maintain all support activities within the ITSM platform aligning to internal processes and ITIL best practice To work closely and effectively with all support functions Person Specification: Relevant experience within a similar role Presentable, professional and able to get on with others ITIL foundation level or above A proven track record of delivering exceptional customer service Ability to work within a close team and working autonomously Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent organisational skills Ability to effectively manage their day to day workload Ability to multi-task and prioritise Skills and Experience Experience supporting clients working remotely from home and offices Experience of supporting audio/visual conferencing equipment Troubleshooting of printer issues Troubleshoot user hardware issues (laptops, mobile telephony) escalate accordingly Strong experience in Windows 10 Strong experience in Office 365 (preferably including SharePoint and Microsoft Dynamics) Strong experience in ticket management and ITSM platforms Strong experience in Active Directory/Azure user/licensing administration Experience in the following technologies, Intune, AutoCAD, Adobe, Dropbox, MS Defender, Teamviewer, System Centre Configuration Manager Please bear in mind that you may not hear from us straight away. Due to the high level of applications, we receive every day, we can only respond to applicants, whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. If you would like to be considered for similar and future positions, or for a complete listing of all our current vacancies, please visit our website.
Desktop Support Engineer - Trade Floor (x2) London Contract (3 months initially) c£260 per day (via Umbrella) Skills and Experience: 3-5 years' commercial IT experience, with Financial Services exposure Experienced in working or supporting a trade floor or banking client VDI administration & troubleshooting Active Directory administration including GPO Good understanding of control principles (Release and Change Management) Familiar with ITIL practises Understanding of build and client distribution architectures (SCCM) Microsoft Office Suite 2016/2019/365. PowerShell Scripting The Opportunity: My client are a leading UK IT Managed Service Provider and we are looking for two Trade Floor Desktop Support Engineers to join and work within a global financial services organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing business with institutional backing and a proven track record in delivering a suite of financial services to a market-leading standard. You will be primarily responsible for the maintenance and engineering of the firm's global desktop and VDI environment. They also provide telephone and user-facing support to the trade floor, VIPs and other offices. Candidates must have the essential knowledge of supporting trade floors, this is an absolute essential requirement. Applications: To learn more about our client and this great opportunity on offer working as a Trade Floor Desktop Support Engineer; please call and speak with John Noonan here at ISR Recruitment or please email me a copy of your very latest CV and I'll call you back to discuss the role in more detail.
23/03/2021
Contractor
Desktop Support Engineer - Trade Floor (x2) London Contract (3 months initially) c£260 per day (via Umbrella) Skills and Experience: 3-5 years' commercial IT experience, with Financial Services exposure Experienced in working or supporting a trade floor or banking client VDI administration & troubleshooting Active Directory administration including GPO Good understanding of control principles (Release and Change Management) Familiar with ITIL practises Understanding of build and client distribution architectures (SCCM) Microsoft Office Suite 2016/2019/365. PowerShell Scripting The Opportunity: My client are a leading UK IT Managed Service Provider and we are looking for two Trade Floor Desktop Support Engineers to join and work within a global financial services organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing business with institutional backing and a proven track record in delivering a suite of financial services to a market-leading standard. You will be primarily responsible for the maintenance and engineering of the firm's global desktop and VDI environment. They also provide telephone and user-facing support to the trade floor, VIPs and other offices. Candidates must have the essential knowledge of supporting trade floors, this is an absolute essential requirement. Applications: To learn more about our client and this great opportunity on offer working as a Trade Floor Desktop Support Engineer; please call and speak with John Noonan here at ISR Recruitment or please email me a copy of your very latest CV and I'll call you back to discuss the role in more detail.
Head of Development - Basingstoke - £70k
+ £5,600 Car Allowance, 25% Bonus & 15% Pension
"We need somebody with experience of managing software engineers, expert on Agile and running development teams in conjunction with third parties. He ticks some of the boxes but not all. We can't compromise on this role."
Excellent opportunity for a Head of Development to join my client, a FTSE 250 company , in a key leadership role responsible for driving a culture change within the business and providing guidance and support to the team throughout this time. You will be responsible for managing a team of direct and indirect reports including circa 22 software engineers across multiple sites. You will be currently managing a team of a similar size with similar responsibilities, you will be working on approximately 25-30 legacy applications the team have inherited as well as the current new workload and should be able to manage this effectively. You must be willing to travel, although you will be based in Basingstoke you will be required to travel to other sites including Ukraine, India and Newcastle. You will be able to guide the team and business through this process of change whilst being tactful and strategic in the steps you take to manage them
Key Experience:-
· Current experience in a similar role, leading development teams
· Proven experience of driving and leading cultural change and achieving group commitment to sustain the desired change
· Ability to manage medium teams (approx. 20+ members) across multiple locations
· An excellent and demonstrable knowledge of software development processes, (Waterfall and Agile), as well as excellent and demonstrable knowledge of software development tools and environments
· Good working knowledge of Microsoft and Java technologies and demonstrable experience of applying the right technology to the right application
· Effective leadership, senior stakeholder management, interpersonal and communication skills
· Ability to manage conflict internally and externally, making difficult decisions by pragmatically weighing the complexities involved against the need to act
· Good negotiation skills
· Good understanding of budgetary control and resource allocation procedures
· Strong delivery and implementation skills from inception to acceptance
· Demonstrates commercial acumen
· Must be willing to travel both domestically and internationally
Key Responsibilities:-
· In conjunction with Product Managers develop software product strategies that support the company's overall strategy and objectives. This includes playing a key role in the development of product roadmaps, identifying projects and tracking their progress against the strategy
· Deliver results to the customer, (internal or external), and do everything possible to achieve this.
· Taking into account emerging and legacy technologies, and in conjunction with Architecture teams, drive our development capability and deliver our strategy
· To design and execute tactical plans which can be collaboratively carried out by the team - to implement improvements to our products, services, processes and knowledge sharing within the team
· Plan for growth considering the blend and level of skills required within the team
· Create and maintain a professional culture within the team, where individuals take ownership and are fastidious and proud of delivering excellence and quality
· Create a culture of promoting new ideas as a key driver of innovation within Software Development and Architecture
· Facilitate the smooth delivery of all development services: engineering, processes, environments and support
· Act as a key driver of technology and methodology decision making throughout the team, including design, reusable code base development, software tools, best practice, source control and deployment processes. In conjunction with Software Operations drive consistent standards and approaches throughout the team
· Assist in critical support issues where your experience is required to ascertain the issue and quickly find the appropriate solution. Take responsibility for the resolution. Ensure the correct escalation processes are in place and followed to manage and resolve issues as soon as possible.
· Encourage and create environments where pro-active discussions with Product Managers and Sales teams can take place.
· Stay aware of latest data protection legislation and digital security threats. Make sure we mitigate these risks using known industry practises and solutions. Make sure the teams are aware of these issues and actively mitigated.
· Make sure quotations for work take into account all possible known risks and contain the appropriate contingency. Ensure assumptions for quotations are adequately articulated. Use historical data to ensure previous metrics are employed when quoting for work
· Make sure written reports are written on time, adhere to brand and template, and client communication is professional and effective
· To support the behaviour of working together, sharing best practice and collaborating with colleagues outside of own sphere of business.
· To ensure full participation in the performance development review (PDR) process and maintain an up to date record of all training and development activities/programs.
Candidates must be eligible for Security Clearance for this role. For more information on projects and to apply please send your CV or call (Apply online only)
Keywords:- Head of Development, Development Manager, Development Director, Software Development Manager, Basingstoke, Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester
09/09/2016
Head of Development - Basingstoke - £70k
+ £5,600 Car Allowance, 25% Bonus & 15% Pension
"We need somebody with experience of managing software engineers, expert on Agile and running development teams in conjunction with third parties. He ticks some of the boxes but not all. We can't compromise on this role."
Excellent opportunity for a Head of Development to join my client, a FTSE 250 company , in a key leadership role responsible for driving a culture change within the business and providing guidance and support to the team throughout this time. You will be responsible for managing a team of direct and indirect reports including circa 22 software engineers across multiple sites. You will be currently managing a team of a similar size with similar responsibilities, you will be working on approximately 25-30 legacy applications the team have inherited as well as the current new workload and should be able to manage this effectively. You must be willing to travel, although you will be based in Basingstoke you will be required to travel to other sites including Ukraine, India and Newcastle. You will be able to guide the team and business through this process of change whilst being tactful and strategic in the steps you take to manage them
Key Experience:-
· Current experience in a similar role, leading development teams
· Proven experience of driving and leading cultural change and achieving group commitment to sustain the desired change
· Ability to manage medium teams (approx. 20+ members) across multiple locations
· An excellent and demonstrable knowledge of software development processes, (Waterfall and Agile), as well as excellent and demonstrable knowledge of software development tools and environments
· Good working knowledge of Microsoft and Java technologies and demonstrable experience of applying the right technology to the right application
· Effective leadership, senior stakeholder management, interpersonal and communication skills
· Ability to manage conflict internally and externally, making difficult decisions by pragmatically weighing the complexities involved against the need to act
· Good negotiation skills
· Good understanding of budgetary control and resource allocation procedures
· Strong delivery and implementation skills from inception to acceptance
· Demonstrates commercial acumen
· Must be willing to travel both domestically and internationally
Key Responsibilities:-
· In conjunction with Product Managers develop software product strategies that support the company's overall strategy and objectives. This includes playing a key role in the development of product roadmaps, identifying projects and tracking their progress against the strategy
· Deliver results to the customer, (internal or external), and do everything possible to achieve this.
· Taking into account emerging and legacy technologies, and in conjunction with Architecture teams, drive our development capability and deliver our strategy
· To design and execute tactical plans which can be collaboratively carried out by the team - to implement improvements to our products, services, processes and knowledge sharing within the team
· Plan for growth considering the blend and level of skills required within the team
· Create and maintain a professional culture within the team, where individuals take ownership and are fastidious and proud of delivering excellence and quality
· Create a culture of promoting new ideas as a key driver of innovation within Software Development and Architecture
· Facilitate the smooth delivery of all development services: engineering, processes, environments and support
· Act as a key driver of technology and methodology decision making throughout the team, including design, reusable code base development, software tools, best practice, source control and deployment processes. In conjunction with Software Operations drive consistent standards and approaches throughout the team
· Assist in critical support issues where your experience is required to ascertain the issue and quickly find the appropriate solution. Take responsibility for the resolution. Ensure the correct escalation processes are in place and followed to manage and resolve issues as soon as possible.
· Encourage and create environments where pro-active discussions with Product Managers and Sales teams can take place.
· Stay aware of latest data protection legislation and digital security threats. Make sure we mitigate these risks using known industry practises and solutions. Make sure the teams are aware of these issues and actively mitigated.
· Make sure quotations for work take into account all possible known risks and contain the appropriate contingency. Ensure assumptions for quotations are adequately articulated. Use historical data to ensure previous metrics are employed when quoting for work
· Make sure written reports are written on time, adhere to brand and template, and client communication is professional and effective
· To support the behaviour of working together, sharing best practice and collaborating with colleagues outside of own sphere of business.
· To ensure full participation in the performance development review (PDR) process and maintain an up to date record of all training and development activities/programs.
Candidates must be eligible for Security Clearance for this role. For more information on projects and to apply please send your CV or call (Apply online only)
Keywords:- Head of Development, Development Manager, Development Director, Software Development Manager, Basingstoke, Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester
Head of Development - Basingstoke - £70k
+ £5,600 Car Allowance, 25% Bonus & 15% Pension
"We need somebody with experience of managing software engineers, expert on Agile and running development teams in conjunction with third parties. He ticks some of the boxes but not all. We can't compromise on this role."
Excellent opportunity for a Head of Development to join my client, a FTSE 250 company , in a key leadership role responsible for driving a culture change within the business and providing guidance and support to the team throughout this time. You will be responsible for managing a team of direct and indirect reports including circa 22 software engineers across multiple sites. You will be currently managing a team of a similar size with similar responsibilities, you will be working on approximately 25-30 legacy applications the team have inherited as well as the current new workload and should be able to manage this effectively. You must be willing to travel, although you will be based in Basingstoke you will be required to travel to other sites including Ukraine, India and Newcastle. You will be able to guide the team and business through this process of change whilst being tactful and strategic in the steps you take to manage them
Key Experience:-
· Current experience in a similar role, leading development teams
· Proven experience of driving and leading cultural change and achieving group commitment to sustain the desired change
· Ability to manage medium teams (approx. 20+ members) across multiple locations
· An excellent and demonstrable knowledge of software development processes, (Waterfall and Agile), as well as excellent and demonstrable knowledge of software development tools and environments
· Good working knowledge of Microsoft and Java technologies and demonstrable experience of applying the right technology to the right application
· Effective leadership, senior stakeholder management, interpersonal and communication skills
· Ability to manage conflict internally and externally, making difficult decisions by pragmatically weighing the complexities involved against the need to act
· Good negotiation skills
· Good understanding of budgetary control and resource allocation procedures
· Strong delivery and implementation skills from inception to acceptance
· Demonstrates commercial acumen
· Must be willing to travel both domestically and internationally
Key Responsibilities:-
· In conjunction with Product Managers develop software product strategies that support the company's overall strategy and objectives. This includes playing a key role in the development of product roadmaps, identifying projects and tracking their progress against the strategy
· Deliver results to the customer, (internal or external), and do everything possible to achieve this.
· Taking into account emerging and legacy technologies, and in conjunction with Architecture teams, drive our development capability and deliver our strategy
· To design and execute tactical plans which can be collaboratively carried out by the team - to implement improvements to our products, services, processes and knowledge sharing within the team
· Plan for growth considering the blend and level of skills required within the team
· Create and maintain a professional culture within the team, where individuals take ownership and are fastidious and proud of delivering excellence and quality
· Create a culture of promoting new ideas as a key driver of innovation within Software Development and Architecture
· Facilitate the smooth delivery of all development services: engineering, processes, environments and support
· Act as a key driver of technology and methodology decision making throughout the team, including design, reusable code base development, software tools, best practice, source control and deployment processes. In conjunction with Software Operations drive consistent standards and approaches throughout the team
· Assist in critical support issues where your experience is required to ascertain the issue and quickly find the appropriate solution. Take responsibility for the resolution. Ensure the correct escalation processes are in place and followed to manage and resolve issues as soon as possible.
· Encourage and create environments where pro-active discussions with Product Managers and Sales teams can take place.
· Stay aware of latest data protection legislation and digital security threats. Make sure we mitigate these risks using known industry practises and solutions. Make sure the teams are aware of these issues and actively mitigated.
· Make sure quotations for work take into account all possible known risks and contain the appropriate contingency. Ensure assumptions for quotations are adequately articulated. Use historical data to ensure previous metrics are employed when quoting for work
· Make sure written reports are written on time, adhere to brand and template, and client communication is professional and effective
· To support the behaviour of working together, sharing best practice and collaborating with colleagues outside of own sphere of business.
· To ensure full participation in the performance development review (PDR) process and maintain an up to date record of all training and development activities/programs.
Candidates must be eligible for Security Clearance for this role. For more information on projects and to apply please send your CV or call (Apply online only)
Keywords:- Head of Development, Development Manager, Development Director, Software Development Manager, Basingstoke, Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester
09/09/2016
Head of Development - Basingstoke - £70k
+ £5,600 Car Allowance, 25% Bonus & 15% Pension
"We need somebody with experience of managing software engineers, expert on Agile and running development teams in conjunction with third parties. He ticks some of the boxes but not all. We can't compromise on this role."
Excellent opportunity for a Head of Development to join my client, a FTSE 250 company , in a key leadership role responsible for driving a culture change within the business and providing guidance and support to the team throughout this time. You will be responsible for managing a team of direct and indirect reports including circa 22 software engineers across multiple sites. You will be currently managing a team of a similar size with similar responsibilities, you will be working on approximately 25-30 legacy applications the team have inherited as well as the current new workload and should be able to manage this effectively. You must be willing to travel, although you will be based in Basingstoke you will be required to travel to other sites including Ukraine, India and Newcastle. You will be able to guide the team and business through this process of change whilst being tactful and strategic in the steps you take to manage them
Key Experience:-
· Current experience in a similar role, leading development teams
· Proven experience of driving and leading cultural change and achieving group commitment to sustain the desired change
· Ability to manage medium teams (approx. 20+ members) across multiple locations
· An excellent and demonstrable knowledge of software development processes, (Waterfall and Agile), as well as excellent and demonstrable knowledge of software development tools and environments
· Good working knowledge of Microsoft and Java technologies and demonstrable experience of applying the right technology to the right application
· Effective leadership, senior stakeholder management, interpersonal and communication skills
· Ability to manage conflict internally and externally, making difficult decisions by pragmatically weighing the complexities involved against the need to act
· Good negotiation skills
· Good understanding of budgetary control and resource allocation procedures
· Strong delivery and implementation skills from inception to acceptance
· Demonstrates commercial acumen
· Must be willing to travel both domestically and internationally
Key Responsibilities:-
· In conjunction with Product Managers develop software product strategies that support the company's overall strategy and objectives. This includes playing a key role in the development of product roadmaps, identifying projects and tracking their progress against the strategy
· Deliver results to the customer, (internal or external), and do everything possible to achieve this.
· Taking into account emerging and legacy technologies, and in conjunction with Architecture teams, drive our development capability and deliver our strategy
· To design and execute tactical plans which can be collaboratively carried out by the team - to implement improvements to our products, services, processes and knowledge sharing within the team
· Plan for growth considering the blend and level of skills required within the team
· Create and maintain a professional culture within the team, where individuals take ownership and are fastidious and proud of delivering excellence and quality
· Create a culture of promoting new ideas as a key driver of innovation within Software Development and Architecture
· Facilitate the smooth delivery of all development services: engineering, processes, environments and support
· Act as a key driver of technology and methodology decision making throughout the team, including design, reusable code base development, software tools, best practice, source control and deployment processes. In conjunction with Software Operations drive consistent standards and approaches throughout the team
· Assist in critical support issues where your experience is required to ascertain the issue and quickly find the appropriate solution. Take responsibility for the resolution. Ensure the correct escalation processes are in place and followed to manage and resolve issues as soon as possible.
· Encourage and create environments where pro-active discussions with Product Managers and Sales teams can take place.
· Stay aware of latest data protection legislation and digital security threats. Make sure we mitigate these risks using known industry practises and solutions. Make sure the teams are aware of these issues and actively mitigated.
· Make sure quotations for work take into account all possible known risks and contain the appropriate contingency. Ensure assumptions for quotations are adequately articulated. Use historical data to ensure previous metrics are employed when quoting for work
· Make sure written reports are written on time, adhere to brand and template, and client communication is professional and effective
· To support the behaviour of working together, sharing best practice and collaborating with colleagues outside of own sphere of business.
· To ensure full participation in the performance development review (PDR) process and maintain an up to date record of all training and development activities/programs.
Candidates must be eligible for Security Clearance for this role. For more information on projects and to apply please send your CV or call (Apply online only)
Keywords:- Head of Development, Development Manager, Development Director, Software Development Manager, Basingstoke, Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester
IT Engineer CCNA
This is a 3+ months contract for a leading blue chip client. £250 - £275 per day – Based in the North West/Lancashire.
Potential candidates should have at least 5-7 years of hands-on core infrastructure experience with strong Networking (preferably Cisco) experience. Also required is Implementation/business as usual skills for WinTel products, VMware ESX v4 through to v5.5 and VSphere, and experience with SANs. Some IT certifications i.e. MCSE, CCNA, VCP are essential.
Essential Skills:
• Significant & demonstrable corporate experience of dealing with IT related support queries from a wide range of business customers via ticketing systems.
• Significant & demonstrable corporate experience of active directory and group policy.
• Significant & demonstrable experience of Microsoft server web (IIS) and Database (SQL) technologies.
• Significant & demonstrable corporate experience of developing and supporting server infrastructure or equivalent role experience.
• Experience of supporting / troubleshooting Microsoft network operating systems (such as Windows 2003, Windows 2008 & Windows Server 2012, R2 variants inclusive).
• Experience of supporting / troubleshooting infrastructure management application suites from Symantec, McAfee, or Microsoft such as Backup Exec, Veeam and EPO.
• A detailed understanding of LAN & WAN networking concepts.
• Experience of working in a customer facing environment dealing with IT related support queries from a wide range of business customers.
• Experience of delivering IT projects within agreed timelines
• Experience of a VMware environment and knowledge of the steps involved in modernising and upgrading legacy systems
• Flexible and open to business change
• Integrity within the role and in all aspects of working relationships
• Write, review & update documentation and procedures
• Knowledge of ITIL processes
Desirable Skills:
• Legacy systems AS400 programming/support experience
• Knowledge of diverse database systems
• Highly resilient infrastructure implementations
• VPN Technologies, such as Direct Access
• Managed Print Solutions (e.g. Canon)
• MS SCOM, MS SCCM, LanSweeper
• Cisco Call Manager Experience
• Experience of ITIL working practises
• Microsoft Accreditations
• Good written communication and documentation skills (Word, Visio, PowerPoint etc.)
• Demonstrable SOP’s and Tech notes
• Presentation of clear and concise updates, solutions and technical analysis to internal functions and external departments
• Good presentation skills, to a mixed level audience
• Ability to present written and verbal business cases for IT advances as required
• Good time management skills and not a clock-watcher
Dell EqualLogic SANs, Cisco Switches
09/09/2016
IT Engineer CCNA
This is a 3+ months contract for a leading blue chip client. £250 - £275 per day – Based in the North West/Lancashire.
Potential candidates should have at least 5-7 years of hands-on core infrastructure experience with strong Networking (preferably Cisco) experience. Also required is Implementation/business as usual skills for WinTel products, VMware ESX v4 through to v5.5 and VSphere, and experience with SANs. Some IT certifications i.e. MCSE, CCNA, VCP are essential.
Essential Skills:
• Significant & demonstrable corporate experience of dealing with IT related support queries from a wide range of business customers via ticketing systems.
• Significant & demonstrable corporate experience of active directory and group policy.
• Significant & demonstrable experience of Microsoft server web (IIS) and Database (SQL) technologies.
• Significant & demonstrable corporate experience of developing and supporting server infrastructure or equivalent role experience.
• Experience of supporting / troubleshooting Microsoft network operating systems (such as Windows 2003, Windows 2008 & Windows Server 2012, R2 variants inclusive).
• Experience of supporting / troubleshooting infrastructure management application suites from Symantec, McAfee, or Microsoft such as Backup Exec, Veeam and EPO.
• A detailed understanding of LAN & WAN networking concepts.
• Experience of working in a customer facing environment dealing with IT related support queries from a wide range of business customers.
• Experience of delivering IT projects within agreed timelines
• Experience of a VMware environment and knowledge of the steps involved in modernising and upgrading legacy systems
• Flexible and open to business change
• Integrity within the role and in all aspects of working relationships
• Write, review & update documentation and procedures
• Knowledge of ITIL processes
Desirable Skills:
• Legacy systems AS400 programming/support experience
• Knowledge of diverse database systems
• Highly resilient infrastructure implementations
• VPN Technologies, such as Direct Access
• Managed Print Solutions (e.g. Canon)
• MS SCOM, MS SCCM, LanSweeper
• Cisco Call Manager Experience
• Experience of ITIL working practises
• Microsoft Accreditations
• Good written communication and documentation skills (Word, Visio, PowerPoint etc.)
• Demonstrable SOP’s and Tech notes
• Presentation of clear and concise updates, solutions and technical analysis to internal functions and external departments
• Good presentation skills, to a mixed level audience
• Ability to present written and verbal business cases for IT advances as required
• Good time management skills and not a clock-watcher
Dell EqualLogic SANs, Cisco Switches
IT Engineer CCNA
This is a 3+ months contract for a leading blue chip client. £250 - £275 per day – Based in the North West/Lancashire.
Potential candidates should have at least 5-7 years of hands-on core infrastructure experience with strong Networking (preferably Cisco) experience. Also required is Implementation/business as usual skills for WinTel products, VMware ESX v4 through to v5.5 and VSphere, and experience with SANs. Some IT certifications i.e. MCSE, CCNA, VCP are essential.
Essential Skills:
• Significant & demonstrable corporate experience of dealing with IT related support queries from a wide range of business customers via ticketing systems.
• Significant & demonstrable corporate experience of active directory and group policy.
• Significant & demonstrable experience of Microsoft server web (IIS) and Database (SQL) technologies.
• Significant & demonstrable corporate experience of developing and supporting server infrastructure or equivalent role experience.
• Experience of supporting / troubleshooting Microsoft network operating systems (such as Windows 2003, Windows 2008 & Windows Server 2012, R2 variants inclusive).
• Experience of supporting / troubleshooting infrastructure management application suites from Symantec, McAfee, or Microsoft such as Backup Exec, Veeam and EPO.
• A detailed understanding of LAN & WAN networking concepts.
• Experience of working in a customer facing environment dealing with IT related support queries from a wide range of business customers.
• Experience of delivering IT projects within agreed timelines
• Experience of a VMware environment and knowledge of the steps involved in modernising and upgrading legacy systems
• Flexible and open to business change
• Integrity within the role and in all aspects of working relationships
• Write, review & update documentation and procedures
• Knowledge of ITIL processes
Desirable Skills:
• Legacy systems AS400 programming/support experience
• Knowledge of diverse database systems
• Highly resilient infrastructure implementations
• VPN Technologies, such as Direct Access
• Managed Print Solutions (e.g. Canon)
• MS SCOM, MS SCCM, LanSweeper
• Cisco Call Manager Experience
• Experience of ITIL working practises
• Microsoft Accreditations
• Good written communication and documentation skills (Word, Visio, PowerPoint etc.)
• Demonstrable SOP’s and Tech notes
• Presentation of clear and concise updates, solutions and technical analysis to internal functions and external departments
• Good presentation skills, to a mixed level audience
• Ability to present written and verbal business cases for IT advances as required
• Good time management skills and not a clock-watcher
Dell EqualLogic SANs, Cisco Switches
09/09/2016
IT Engineer CCNA
This is a 3+ months contract for a leading blue chip client. £250 - £275 per day – Based in the North West/Lancashire.
Potential candidates should have at least 5-7 years of hands-on core infrastructure experience with strong Networking (preferably Cisco) experience. Also required is Implementation/business as usual skills for WinTel products, VMware ESX v4 through to v5.5 and VSphere, and experience with SANs. Some IT certifications i.e. MCSE, CCNA, VCP are essential.
Essential Skills:
• Significant & demonstrable corporate experience of dealing with IT related support queries from a wide range of business customers via ticketing systems.
• Significant & demonstrable corporate experience of active directory and group policy.
• Significant & demonstrable experience of Microsoft server web (IIS) and Database (SQL) technologies.
• Significant & demonstrable corporate experience of developing and supporting server infrastructure or equivalent role experience.
• Experience of supporting / troubleshooting Microsoft network operating systems (such as Windows 2003, Windows 2008 & Windows Server 2012, R2 variants inclusive).
• Experience of supporting / troubleshooting infrastructure management application suites from Symantec, McAfee, or Microsoft such as Backup Exec, Veeam and EPO.
• A detailed understanding of LAN & WAN networking concepts.
• Experience of working in a customer facing environment dealing with IT related support queries from a wide range of business customers.
• Experience of delivering IT projects within agreed timelines
• Experience of a VMware environment and knowledge of the steps involved in modernising and upgrading legacy systems
• Flexible and open to business change
• Integrity within the role and in all aspects of working relationships
• Write, review & update documentation and procedures
• Knowledge of ITIL processes
Desirable Skills:
• Legacy systems AS400 programming/support experience
• Knowledge of diverse database systems
• Highly resilient infrastructure implementations
• VPN Technologies, such as Direct Access
• Managed Print Solutions (e.g. Canon)
• MS SCOM, MS SCCM, LanSweeper
• Cisco Call Manager Experience
• Experience of ITIL working practises
• Microsoft Accreditations
• Good written communication and documentation skills (Word, Visio, PowerPoint etc.)
• Demonstrable SOP’s and Tech notes
• Presentation of clear and concise updates, solutions and technical analysis to internal functions and external departments
• Good presentation skills, to a mixed level audience
• Ability to present written and verbal business cases for IT advances as required
• Good time management skills and not a clock-watcher
Dell EqualLogic SANs, Cisco Switches
Head of Development - Basingstoke - £70k
+ £5,600 Car Allowance, 25% Bonus & 15% Pension
"We need somebody with experience of managing software engineers, expert on Agile and running development teams in conjunction with third parties. He ticks some of the boxes but not all. We can't compromise on this role."
Excellent opportunity for a Head of Development to join my client, a FTSE 250 company , in a key leadership role responsible for driving a culture change within the business and providing guidance and support to the team throughout this time. You will be responsible for managing a team of direct and indirect reports including circa 22 software engineers across multiple sites. You will be currently managing a team of a similar size with similar responsibilities, you will be working on approximately 25-30 legacy applications the team have inherited as well as the current new workload and should be able to manage this effectively. You must be willing to travel, although you will be based in Basingstoke you will be required to travel to other sites including Ukraine, India and Newcastle. You will be able to guide the team and business through this process of change whilst being tactful and strategic in the steps you take to manage them
Key Experience:-
· Current experience in a similar role, leading development teams
· Proven experience of driving and leading cultural change and achieving group commitment to sustain the desired change
· Ability to manage medium teams (approx. 20+ members) across multiple locations
· An excellent and demonstrable knowledge of software development processes, (Waterfall and Agile), as well as excellent and demonstrable knowledge of software development tools and environments
· Good working knowledge of Microsoft and Java technologies and demonstrable experience of applying the right technology to the right application
· Effective leadership, senior stakeholder management, interpersonal and communication skills
· Ability to manage conflict internally and externally, making difficult decisions by pragmatically weighing the complexities involved against the need to act
· Good negotiation skills
· Good understanding of budgetary control and resource allocation procedures
· Strong delivery and implementation skills from inception to acceptance
· Demonstrates commercial acumen
· Must be willing to travel both domestically and internationally
Key Responsibilities:-
· In conjunction with Product Managers develop software product strategies that support the company's overall strategy and objectives. This includes playing a key role in the development of product roadmaps, identifying projects and tracking their progress against the strategy
· Deliver results to the customer, (internal or external), and do everything possible to achieve this.
· Taking into account emerging and legacy technologies, and in conjunction with Architecture teams, drive our development capability and deliver our strategy
· To design and execute tactical plans which can be collaboratively carried out by the team - to implement improvements to our products, services, processes and knowledge sharing within the team
· Plan for growth considering the blend and level of skills required within the team
· Create and maintain a professional culture within the team, where individuals take ownership and are fastidious and proud of delivering excellence and quality
· Create a culture of promoting new ideas as a key driver of innovation within Software Development and Architecture
· Facilitate the smooth delivery of all development services: engineering, processes, environments and support
· Act as a key driver of technology and methodology decision making throughout the team, including design, reusable code base development, software tools, best practice, source control and deployment processes. In conjunction with Software Operations drive consistent standards and approaches throughout the team
· Assist in critical support issues where your experience is required to ascertain the issue and quickly find the appropriate solution. Take responsibility for the resolution. Ensure the correct escalation processes are in place and followed to manage and resolve issues as soon as possible.
· Encourage and create environments where pro-active discussions with Product Managers and Sales teams can take place.
· Stay aware of latest data protection legislation and digital security threats. Make sure we mitigate these risks using known industry practises and solutions. Make sure the teams are aware of these issues and actively mitigated.
· Make sure quotations for work take into account all possible known risks and contain the appropriate contingency. Ensure assumptions for quotations are adequately articulated. Use historical data to ensure previous metrics are employed when quoting for work
· Make sure written reports are written on time, adhere to brand and template, and client communication is professional and effective
· To support the behaviour of working together, sharing best practice and collaborating with colleagues outside of own sphere of business.
· To ensure full participation in the performance development review (PDR) process and maintain an up to date record of all training and development activities/programs.
Candidates must be eligible for Security Clearance for this role. For more information on projects and to apply please send your CV or call (Apply online only)
Keywords:- Head of Development, Development Manager, Development Director, Software Development Manager, Basingstoke, Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester
09/09/2016
Head of Development - Basingstoke - £70k
+ £5,600 Car Allowance, 25% Bonus & 15% Pension
"We need somebody with experience of managing software engineers, expert on Agile and running development teams in conjunction with third parties. He ticks some of the boxes but not all. We can't compromise on this role."
Excellent opportunity for a Head of Development to join my client, a FTSE 250 company , in a key leadership role responsible for driving a culture change within the business and providing guidance and support to the team throughout this time. You will be responsible for managing a team of direct and indirect reports including circa 22 software engineers across multiple sites. You will be currently managing a team of a similar size with similar responsibilities, you will be working on approximately 25-30 legacy applications the team have inherited as well as the current new workload and should be able to manage this effectively. You must be willing to travel, although you will be based in Basingstoke you will be required to travel to other sites including Ukraine, India and Newcastle. You will be able to guide the team and business through this process of change whilst being tactful and strategic in the steps you take to manage them
Key Experience:-
· Current experience in a similar role, leading development teams
· Proven experience of driving and leading cultural change and achieving group commitment to sustain the desired change
· Ability to manage medium teams (approx. 20+ members) across multiple locations
· An excellent and demonstrable knowledge of software development processes, (Waterfall and Agile), as well as excellent and demonstrable knowledge of software development tools and environments
· Good working knowledge of Microsoft and Java technologies and demonstrable experience of applying the right technology to the right application
· Effective leadership, senior stakeholder management, interpersonal and communication skills
· Ability to manage conflict internally and externally, making difficult decisions by pragmatically weighing the complexities involved against the need to act
· Good negotiation skills
· Good understanding of budgetary control and resource allocation procedures
· Strong delivery and implementation skills from inception to acceptance
· Demonstrates commercial acumen
· Must be willing to travel both domestically and internationally
Key Responsibilities:-
· In conjunction with Product Managers develop software product strategies that support the company's overall strategy and objectives. This includes playing a key role in the development of product roadmaps, identifying projects and tracking their progress against the strategy
· Deliver results to the customer, (internal or external), and do everything possible to achieve this.
· Taking into account emerging and legacy technologies, and in conjunction with Architecture teams, drive our development capability and deliver our strategy
· To design and execute tactical plans which can be collaboratively carried out by the team - to implement improvements to our products, services, processes and knowledge sharing within the team
· Plan for growth considering the blend and level of skills required within the team
· Create and maintain a professional culture within the team, where individuals take ownership and are fastidious and proud of delivering excellence and quality
· Create a culture of promoting new ideas as a key driver of innovation within Software Development and Architecture
· Facilitate the smooth delivery of all development services: engineering, processes, environments and support
· Act as a key driver of technology and methodology decision making throughout the team, including design, reusable code base development, software tools, best practice, source control and deployment processes. In conjunction with Software Operations drive consistent standards and approaches throughout the team
· Assist in critical support issues where your experience is required to ascertain the issue and quickly find the appropriate solution. Take responsibility for the resolution. Ensure the correct escalation processes are in place and followed to manage and resolve issues as soon as possible.
· Encourage and create environments where pro-active discussions with Product Managers and Sales teams can take place.
· Stay aware of latest data protection legislation and digital security threats. Make sure we mitigate these risks using known industry practises and solutions. Make sure the teams are aware of these issues and actively mitigated.
· Make sure quotations for work take into account all possible known risks and contain the appropriate contingency. Ensure assumptions for quotations are adequately articulated. Use historical data to ensure previous metrics are employed when quoting for work
· Make sure written reports are written on time, adhere to brand and template, and client communication is professional and effective
· To support the behaviour of working together, sharing best practice and collaborating with colleagues outside of own sphere of business.
· To ensure full participation in the performance development review (PDR) process and maintain an up to date record of all training and development activities/programs.
Candidates must be eligible for Security Clearance for this role. For more information on projects and to apply please send your CV or call (Apply online only)
Keywords:- Head of Development, Development Manager, Development Director, Software Development Manager, Basingstoke, Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester
Head of Development - Basingstoke - £70k
+ £5,600 Car Allowance, 25% Bonus & 15% Pension
"We need somebody with experience of managing software engineers, expert on Agile and running development teams in conjunction with third parties. He ticks some of the boxes but not all. We can't compromise on this role."
Excellent opportunity for a Head of Development to join my client, a FTSE 250 company , in a key leadership role responsible for driving a culture change within the business and providing guidance and support to the team throughout this time. You will be responsible for managing a team of direct and indirect reports including circa 22 software engineers across multiple sites. You will be currently managing a team of a similar size with similar responsibilities, you will be working on approximately 25-30 legacy applications the team have inherited as well as the current new workload and should be able to manage this effectively. You must be willing to travel, although you will be based in Basingstoke you will be required to travel to other sites including Ukraine, India and Newcastle. You will be able to guide the team and business through this process of change whilst being tactful and strategic in the steps you take to manage them
Key Experience:-
· Current experience in a similar role, leading development teams
· Proven experience of driving and leading cultural change and achieving group commitment to sustain the desired change
· Ability to manage medium teams (approx. 20+ members) across multiple locations
· An excellent and demonstrable knowledge of software development processes, (Waterfall and Agile), as well as excellent and demonstrable knowledge of software development tools and environments
· Good working knowledge of Microsoft and Java technologies and demonstrable experience of applying the right technology to the right application
· Effective leadership, senior stakeholder management, interpersonal and communication skills
· Ability to manage conflict internally and externally, making difficult decisions by pragmatically weighing the complexities involved against the need to act
· Good negotiation skills
· Good understanding of budgetary control and resource allocation procedures
· Strong delivery and implementation skills from inception to acceptance
· Demonstrates commercial acumen
· Must be willing to travel both domestically and internationally
Key Responsibilities:-
· In conjunction with Product Managers develop software product strategies that support the company's overall strategy and objectives. This includes playing a key role in the development of product roadmaps, identifying projects and tracking their progress against the strategy
· Deliver results to the customer, (internal or external), and do everything possible to achieve this.
· Taking into account emerging and legacy technologies, and in conjunction with Architecture teams, drive our development capability and deliver our strategy
· To design and execute tactical plans which can be collaboratively carried out by the team - to implement improvements to our products, services, processes and knowledge sharing within the team
· Plan for growth considering the blend and level of skills required within the team
· Create and maintain a professional culture within the team, where individuals take ownership and are fastidious and proud of delivering excellence and quality
· Create a culture of promoting new ideas as a key driver of innovation within Software Development and Architecture
· Facilitate the smooth delivery of all development services: engineering, processes, environments and support
· Act as a key driver of technology and methodology decision making throughout the team, including design, reusable code base development, software tools, best practice, source control and deployment processes. In conjunction with Software Operations drive consistent standards and approaches throughout the team
· Assist in critical support issues where your experience is required to ascertain the issue and quickly find the appropriate solution. Take responsibility for the resolution. Ensure the correct escalation processes are in place and followed to manage and resolve issues as soon as possible.
· Encourage and create environments where pro-active discussions with Product Managers and Sales teams can take place.
· Stay aware of latest data protection legislation and digital security threats. Make sure we mitigate these risks using known industry practises and solutions. Make sure the teams are aware of these issues and actively mitigated.
· Make sure quotations for work take into account all possible known risks and contain the appropriate contingency. Ensure assumptions for quotations are adequately articulated. Use historical data to ensure previous metrics are employed when quoting for work
· Make sure written reports are written on time, adhere to brand and template, and client communication is professional and effective
· To support the behaviour of working together, sharing best practice and collaborating with colleagues outside of own sphere of business.
· To ensure full participation in the performance development review (PDR) process and maintain an up to date record of all training and development activities/programs.
Candidates must be eligible for Security Clearance for this role. For more information on projects and to apply please send your CV or call (Apply online only)
Keywords:- Head of Development, Development Manager, Development Director, Software Development Manager, Basingstoke, Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester
09/09/2016
Head of Development - Basingstoke - £70k
+ £5,600 Car Allowance, 25% Bonus & 15% Pension
"We need somebody with experience of managing software engineers, expert on Agile and running development teams in conjunction with third parties. He ticks some of the boxes but not all. We can't compromise on this role."
Excellent opportunity for a Head of Development to join my client, a FTSE 250 company , in a key leadership role responsible for driving a culture change within the business and providing guidance and support to the team throughout this time. You will be responsible for managing a team of direct and indirect reports including circa 22 software engineers across multiple sites. You will be currently managing a team of a similar size with similar responsibilities, you will be working on approximately 25-30 legacy applications the team have inherited as well as the current new workload and should be able to manage this effectively. You must be willing to travel, although you will be based in Basingstoke you will be required to travel to other sites including Ukraine, India and Newcastle. You will be able to guide the team and business through this process of change whilst being tactful and strategic in the steps you take to manage them
Key Experience:-
· Current experience in a similar role, leading development teams
· Proven experience of driving and leading cultural change and achieving group commitment to sustain the desired change
· Ability to manage medium teams (approx. 20+ members) across multiple locations
· An excellent and demonstrable knowledge of software development processes, (Waterfall and Agile), as well as excellent and demonstrable knowledge of software development tools and environments
· Good working knowledge of Microsoft and Java technologies and demonstrable experience of applying the right technology to the right application
· Effective leadership, senior stakeholder management, interpersonal and communication skills
· Ability to manage conflict internally and externally, making difficult decisions by pragmatically weighing the complexities involved against the need to act
· Good negotiation skills
· Good understanding of budgetary control and resource allocation procedures
· Strong delivery and implementation skills from inception to acceptance
· Demonstrates commercial acumen
· Must be willing to travel both domestically and internationally
Key Responsibilities:-
· In conjunction with Product Managers develop software product strategies that support the company's overall strategy and objectives. This includes playing a key role in the development of product roadmaps, identifying projects and tracking their progress against the strategy
· Deliver results to the customer, (internal or external), and do everything possible to achieve this.
· Taking into account emerging and legacy technologies, and in conjunction with Architecture teams, drive our development capability and deliver our strategy
· To design and execute tactical plans which can be collaboratively carried out by the team - to implement improvements to our products, services, processes and knowledge sharing within the team
· Plan for growth considering the blend and level of skills required within the team
· Create and maintain a professional culture within the team, where individuals take ownership and are fastidious and proud of delivering excellence and quality
· Create a culture of promoting new ideas as a key driver of innovation within Software Development and Architecture
· Facilitate the smooth delivery of all development services: engineering, processes, environments and support
· Act as a key driver of technology and methodology decision making throughout the team, including design, reusable code base development, software tools, best practice, source control and deployment processes. In conjunction with Software Operations drive consistent standards and approaches throughout the team
· Assist in critical support issues where your experience is required to ascertain the issue and quickly find the appropriate solution. Take responsibility for the resolution. Ensure the correct escalation processes are in place and followed to manage and resolve issues as soon as possible.
· Encourage and create environments where pro-active discussions with Product Managers and Sales teams can take place.
· Stay aware of latest data protection legislation and digital security threats. Make sure we mitigate these risks using known industry practises and solutions. Make sure the teams are aware of these issues and actively mitigated.
· Make sure quotations for work take into account all possible known risks and contain the appropriate contingency. Ensure assumptions for quotations are adequately articulated. Use historical data to ensure previous metrics are employed when quoting for work
· Make sure written reports are written on time, adhere to brand and template, and client communication is professional and effective
· To support the behaviour of working together, sharing best practice and collaborating with colleagues outside of own sphere of business.
· To ensure full participation in the performance development review (PDR) process and maintain an up to date record of all training and development activities/programs.
Candidates must be eligible for Security Clearance for this role. For more information on projects and to apply please send your CV or call (Apply online only)
Keywords:- Head of Development, Development Manager, Development Director, Software Development Manager, Basingstoke, Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester
IT Engineer CCNA
This is a 3+ months contract for a leading blue chip client. £250 - £275 per day – Based in the North West/Lancashire.
Potential candidates should have at least 5-7 years of hands-on core infrastructure experience with strong Networking (preferably Cisco) experience. Also required is Implementation/business as usual skills for WinTel products, VMware ESX v4 through to v5.5 and VSphere, and experience with SANs. Some IT certifications i.e. MCSE, CCNA, VCP are essential.
Essential Skills:
• Significant & demonstrable corporate experience of dealing with IT related support queries from a wide range of business customers via ticketing systems.
• Significant & demonstrable corporate experience of active directory and group policy.
• Significant & demonstrable experience of Microsoft server web (IIS) and Database (SQL) technologies.
• Significant & demonstrable corporate experience of developing and supporting server infrastructure or equivalent role experience.
• Experience of supporting / troubleshooting Microsoft network operating systems (such as Windows 2003, Windows 2008 & Windows Server 2012, R2 variants inclusive).
• Experience of supporting / troubleshooting infrastructure management application suites from Symantec, McAfee, or Microsoft such as Backup Exec, Veeam and EPO.
• A detailed understanding of LAN & WAN networking concepts.
• Experience of working in a customer facing environment dealing with IT related support queries from a wide range of business customers.
• Experience of delivering IT projects within agreed timelines
• Experience of a VMware environment and knowledge of the steps involved in modernising and upgrading legacy systems
• Flexible and open to business change
• Integrity within the role and in all aspects of working relationships
• Write, review & update documentation and procedures
• Knowledge of ITIL processes
Desirable Skills:
• Legacy systems AS400 programming/support experience
• Knowledge of diverse database systems
• Highly resilient infrastructure implementations
• VPN Technologies, such as Direct Access
• Managed Print Solutions (e.g. Canon)
• MS SCOM, MS SCCM, LanSweeper
• Cisco Call Manager Experience
• Experience of ITIL working practises
• Microsoft Accreditations
• Good written communication and documentation skills (Word, Visio, PowerPoint etc.)
• Demonstrable SOP’s and Tech notes
• Presentation of clear and concise updates, solutions and technical analysis to internal functions and external departments
• Good presentation skills, to a mixed level audience
• Ability to present written and verbal business cases for IT advances as required
• Good time management skills and not a clock-watcher
Dell EqualLogic SANs, Cisco Switches
09/09/2016
IT Engineer CCNA
This is a 3+ months contract for a leading blue chip client. £250 - £275 per day – Based in the North West/Lancashire.
Potential candidates should have at least 5-7 years of hands-on core infrastructure experience with strong Networking (preferably Cisco) experience. Also required is Implementation/business as usual skills for WinTel products, VMware ESX v4 through to v5.5 and VSphere, and experience with SANs. Some IT certifications i.e. MCSE, CCNA, VCP are essential.
Essential Skills:
• Significant & demonstrable corporate experience of dealing with IT related support queries from a wide range of business customers via ticketing systems.
• Significant & demonstrable corporate experience of active directory and group policy.
• Significant & demonstrable experience of Microsoft server web (IIS) and Database (SQL) technologies.
• Significant & demonstrable corporate experience of developing and supporting server infrastructure or equivalent role experience.
• Experience of supporting / troubleshooting Microsoft network operating systems (such as Windows 2003, Windows 2008 & Windows Server 2012, R2 variants inclusive).
• Experience of supporting / troubleshooting infrastructure management application suites from Symantec, McAfee, or Microsoft such as Backup Exec, Veeam and EPO.
• A detailed understanding of LAN & WAN networking concepts.
• Experience of working in a customer facing environment dealing with IT related support queries from a wide range of business customers.
• Experience of delivering IT projects within agreed timelines
• Experience of a VMware environment and knowledge of the steps involved in modernising and upgrading legacy systems
• Flexible and open to business change
• Integrity within the role and in all aspects of working relationships
• Write, review & update documentation and procedures
• Knowledge of ITIL processes
Desirable Skills:
• Legacy systems AS400 programming/support experience
• Knowledge of diverse database systems
• Highly resilient infrastructure implementations
• VPN Technologies, such as Direct Access
• Managed Print Solutions (e.g. Canon)
• MS SCOM, MS SCCM, LanSweeper
• Cisco Call Manager Experience
• Experience of ITIL working practises
• Microsoft Accreditations
• Good written communication and documentation skills (Word, Visio, PowerPoint etc.)
• Demonstrable SOP’s and Tech notes
• Presentation of clear and concise updates, solutions and technical analysis to internal functions and external departments
• Good presentation skills, to a mixed level audience
• Ability to present written and verbal business cases for IT advances as required
• Good time management skills and not a clock-watcher
Dell EqualLogic SANs, Cisco Switches
