ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you passionate about protecting Cyber Security?
Do you want to make a real difference in the fight against cybercrime in local government?
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?
If so, we want you to join our team!
We seek a highly motivated and experienced Cyber Security & Networks Manager to join our team. Stevenage Borough Council are a leading local authority in Cyber Security in the UK and pilot cyber security standards for The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC). This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of Cyber Security in the public sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cyber security principles and associated technology risk management. They will also have experience in managing and leading a team of IT professionals.
Accountable for Cyber security, you will identify and ensure the security of the council’s IT Applications and Digital Solutions. You will lead in evaluating new and existing projects, software and hardware products, and vendors, including examining vendor contracts and terms of service. You will support teams across the council to develop their understanding of security cyber risks. You will manage a small team of two Senior Network and Security Engineers
You will take the lead on cyber security and network for the Shared IT service, which supports over 1,000 users across Stevenage Borough Council and East Herts District Council and will put in place controls over security systems, such as firewalls, data protection controls, patching, encryption, vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.
You will be responsible for achieving compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus, Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) and Public Sector Network (PSN) and related government frameworks, including those of the National Cyber Security Centre, the Information Commissioners Office (ICO)
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have
Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations while empathising with customers and responding sympathetically to
Extensive knowledge of all IT security aspects, including audit response, oversight, and scrutiny, ICO responses, Information Governance, Information Assurance, IT Asset Management policies, Quality Assurance, Test Strategies, PSN and PCI and other relevant compliance frameworks, Disaster recovery and Business continuity
Extensive experience working as part of a multidiscipline ICT team in a complex organisation, ideally a local authority.
OUR BENEFITS
Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pensions for dependants
Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements
Part-time and job share opportunities - all our full time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated
A variety of different types of paid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave
25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues
Discounted health and fitness membership
Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be made on online - please visit https://bit.ly/45Yo0Ke
For an informal discussion about this role please contact
Name Matt Canterford
Job Title Assistant Director and Chief Technology Officer
Phone Number 07706 349657
Email matt.canterford@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications : 26 June 2023
Interviews will be held the week commencing: 3 July 2023
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs-and-careers/equal-opportunities
05/06/2023
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you passionate about protecting Cyber Security?
Do you want to make a real difference in the fight against cybercrime in local government?
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?
If so, we want you to join our team!
We seek a highly motivated and experienced Cyber Security & Networks Manager to join our team. Stevenage Borough Council are a leading local authority in Cyber Security in the UK and pilot cyber security standards for The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC). This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of Cyber Security in the public sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cyber security principles and associated technology risk management. They will also have experience in managing and leading a team of IT professionals.
Accountable for Cyber security, you will identify and ensure the security of the council’s IT Applications and Digital Solutions. You will lead in evaluating new and existing projects, software and hardware products, and vendors, including examining vendor contracts and terms of service. You will support teams across the council to develop their understanding of security cyber risks. You will manage a small team of two Senior Network and Security Engineers
You will take the lead on cyber security and network for the Shared IT service, which supports over 1,000 users across Stevenage Borough Council and East Herts District Council and will put in place controls over security systems, such as firewalls, data protection controls, patching, encryption, vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.
You will be responsible for achieving compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus, Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) and Public Sector Network (PSN) and related government frameworks, including those of the National Cyber Security Centre, the Information Commissioners Office (ICO)
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have
Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations while empathising with customers and responding sympathetically to
Extensive knowledge of all IT security aspects, including audit response, oversight, and scrutiny, ICO responses, Information Governance, Information Assurance, IT Asset Management policies, Quality Assurance, Test Strategies, PSN and PCI and other relevant compliance frameworks, Disaster recovery and Business continuity
Extensive experience working as part of a multidiscipline ICT team in a complex organisation, ideally a local authority.
OUR BENEFITS
Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pensions for dependants
Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements
Part-time and job share opportunities - all our full time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated
A variety of different types of paid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave
25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues
Discounted health and fitness membership
Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be made on online - please visit https://bit.ly/45Yo0Ke
For an informal discussion about this role please contact
Name Matt Canterford
Job Title Assistant Director and Chief Technology Officer
Phone Number 07706 349657
Email matt.canterford@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications : 26 June 2023
Interviews will be held the week commencing: 3 July 2023
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs-and-careers/equal-opportunities
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Software Security Engineer to join our team. You will have a strong background in software development, security, and operations. This role is required to support the Digital Product Management team in embedding security requirements and best practices into new Digital Products and Services. You will work closely with the Digital Product Management and IT Security teams to establish and build the right security controls and quality state gates across the product lifecycle. This includes security tooling to manage these controls. In this busy and rewarding role, you'll also: Collaborate with software development teams to integrate security into the development lifecycle Own the cultural shift to a Security DevSecOps mindset Manage & implement security controls, tools, and processes to secure applications and infrastructure Monitor and respond to security incidents and threats in a timely manner Stay up-to-date with security trends and best practices to continuously improve security posture Automate security testing and deployment processes to ensure rapid and secure delivery of software Develop and maintain security documentation and training materials Develop and implement the product security strategy in alignment with organisational goals Integrate Application Security Tools within existing Development Processes Assist with the Planning & Execution of Application Penetration Tests Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the field of Application Security Define security NFR's and ensure these are met Report on compliance with security standards You'll be someone with: Strong experience in software development and security Proficient in scripting languages such as Powershell, YAML, JASON, etc. Collaborate with development teams to integrate security best practices into the secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) and ensure products are built securely Oversee vulnerability management and remediation efforts, including leading responses to pen test findings and security assessments Experience conducting risk assessments and threat modelling for software development and advise where necessary Experience in software security design review Strong knowledge of Agile, DevSecOps, System Engineer and or equivalent Knowledge of security standards and secure development principles such as NCSC Secure Development & Deployment Guidance, OWASP, NIST Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF - 800-218), Microsoft Azure Secure Development best practices, ISO27001 Experience with Azure cloud infrastructure, particularly Azure PaaS service Experience with Azure DevOps, particularly CI/CD and backlog management Prepare and present regular security reports to senior management, ensuring compliance with security standards and regulations Expertise with security tools and familiarity with DevSecOps processes Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (preferable) You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
21/04/2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Software Security Engineer to join our team. You will have a strong background in software development, security, and operations. This role is required to support the Digital Product Management team in embedding security requirements and best practices into new Digital Products and Services. You will work closely with the Digital Product Management and IT Security teams to establish and build the right security controls and quality state gates across the product lifecycle. This includes security tooling to manage these controls. In this busy and rewarding role, you'll also: Collaborate with software development teams to integrate security into the development lifecycle Own the cultural shift to a Security DevSecOps mindset Manage & implement security controls, tools, and processes to secure applications and infrastructure Monitor and respond to security incidents and threats in a timely manner Stay up-to-date with security trends and best practices to continuously improve security posture Automate security testing and deployment processes to ensure rapid and secure delivery of software Develop and maintain security documentation and training materials Develop and implement the product security strategy in alignment with organisational goals Integrate Application Security Tools within existing Development Processes Assist with the Planning & Execution of Application Penetration Tests Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the field of Application Security Define security NFR's and ensure these are met Report on compliance with security standards You'll be someone with: Strong experience in software development and security Proficient in scripting languages such as Powershell, YAML, JASON, etc. Collaborate with development teams to integrate security best practices into the secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) and ensure products are built securely Oversee vulnerability management and remediation efforts, including leading responses to pen test findings and security assessments Experience conducting risk assessments and threat modelling for software development and advise where necessary Experience in software security design review Strong knowledge of Agile, DevSecOps, System Engineer and or equivalent Knowledge of security standards and secure development principles such as NCSC Secure Development & Deployment Guidance, OWASP, NIST Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF - 800-218), Microsoft Azure Secure Development best practices, ISO27001 Experience with Azure cloud infrastructure, particularly Azure PaaS service Experience with Azure DevOps, particularly CI/CD and backlog management Prepare and present regular security reports to senior management, ensuring compliance with security standards and regulations Expertise with security tools and familiarity with DevSecOps processes Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (preferable) You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. In this busy and rewarding role you'll also: Lead the design and architecture of stream specific applications so they adhere to the overall organisational goals, principles and standards as well as industry best practices. Design and implement integrations that enable seamless data and process flow between departmental systems, core organisation solutions (ERP, CMS, etc) and within the wider data and application landscape while e nsuring interoperability between applications to facilitate efficient working practices. Analyse existing business processes and workflows, identifying opportunities for optimisation and collaborating with business and IT teams to implement improvements. Advocate for a cohesive, enterprise-wide approach to technology investments that supports scalability, cost-efficiency, and long-term alignment with business goals. Ensure that agreed best practices, governance standards, and legal and regulatory compliance requirements across the technology ecosystem are followed, collaborating with compliance and risk management teams as needed. Work with security, governance and product teams to implement security best practices and ensure regulatory compliance within applications. Document all application architecture design and analysis work. Ensure technology and delivery approaches are aligned between delivery teams and with the overall IT and Architecture strategies. Represent BDO UK, Stream and IT interests when working with the BDO Network and 3rd party suppliers. Identify the organisational impact (for example, on skills, processes, structures or culture) and financial impact of the application architecture. Ensure that IT Architecture is, and is recognised as, a valuable asset to BDO. You'll be someone with: Proven experience of working as an Application Architect delivering successful greenfield and migration projects in a product orientated organisation. Experience in designing and deploying products utilising vendor-hosted SaaS platforms and Azure PaaS resources. Proficiency in integration tools and technologies (eg, APIs, ESBs, iPaaS) and familiarity with cloud and hybrid architectures. Knowledge of security, compliance, and data governance best practices in an enterprise setting. Demonstrated ability in technology partner management practices including the ability to lead vendors/partners in defining architectures. Exceptional verbal and written communication, including presentation skills, to a range of audiences. Demonstrate a good knowledge of IT industry trends, suppliers and products. Excellent analytical and technical skills. Excellent planning and organisational skills. Strong understanding of practice management software systems (e.g., CMS, ERP, Finance, and Marketing automation tools) and their integration points advantageous. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
21/04/2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. In this busy and rewarding role you'll also: Lead the design and architecture of stream specific applications so they adhere to the overall organisational goals, principles and standards as well as industry best practices. Design and implement integrations that enable seamless data and process flow between departmental systems, core organisation solutions (ERP, CMS, etc) and within the wider data and application landscape while e nsuring interoperability between applications to facilitate efficient working practices. Analyse existing business processes and workflows, identifying opportunities for optimisation and collaborating with business and IT teams to implement improvements. Advocate for a cohesive, enterprise-wide approach to technology investments that supports scalability, cost-efficiency, and long-term alignment with business goals. Ensure that agreed best practices, governance standards, and legal and regulatory compliance requirements across the technology ecosystem are followed, collaborating with compliance and risk management teams as needed. Work with security, governance and product teams to implement security best practices and ensure regulatory compliance within applications. Document all application architecture design and analysis work. Ensure technology and delivery approaches are aligned between delivery teams and with the overall IT and Architecture strategies. Represent BDO UK, Stream and IT interests when working with the BDO Network and 3rd party suppliers. Identify the organisational impact (for example, on skills, processes, structures or culture) and financial impact of the application architecture. Ensure that IT Architecture is, and is recognised as, a valuable asset to BDO. You'll be someone with: Proven experience of working as an Application Architect delivering successful greenfield and migration projects in a product orientated organisation. Experience in designing and deploying products utilising vendor-hosted SaaS platforms and Azure PaaS resources. Proficiency in integration tools and technologies (eg, APIs, ESBs, iPaaS) and familiarity with cloud and hybrid architectures. Knowledge of security, compliance, and data governance best practices in an enterprise setting. Demonstrated ability in technology partner management practices including the ability to lead vendors/partners in defining architectures. Exceptional verbal and written communication, including presentation skills, to a range of audiences. Demonstrate a good knowledge of IT industry trends, suppliers and products. Excellent analytical and technical skills. Excellent planning and organisational skills. Strong understanding of practice management software systems (e.g., CMS, ERP, Finance, and Marketing automation tools) and their integration points advantageous. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working with every department at BDO, our Finance team helps us meet relevant legal requirements that ensure our firm operates effectively in a tightly-regulated field. They implement strategies that help us innovate - like combining new technology with traditional financial processes to make us even more digital. As part of this friendly team, you'll enjoy flexible hours and have opportunities to take responsibility for the delivery of quality work. With your colleagues behind you, you'll embrace change, new ideas and have an impact on the future of our firm. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The Workday Finance Systems Administrator will be required to work as part of the Finance Product Team on the day to day management and support of Workday and related systems. Reporting to the Workday Finance Systems Team Leader, you will serve as a strong consultative partner to Finance and HR teams in service delivery and you will also work in close collaboration with the HR Product Support Team and IT Application Support Team - particularly on the resolution of cross functional or integration issues In this role you'll: Provide day to day 2nd and 3rd line support and administration of the Workday environment and other systems in use in Finance Support and provide knowledge to 1st line support teams - provide continual upskilling of team to enable more 1st call resolution and accurate triage of issues Assist with the transition of support processes from programme team and contract staff, through system stabilisation to steady-state BAU running Support Financials areas in Workday, including Core Financials, Business Assets, Expenses and Procurement Maintain system configuration across Financials as well as master data values, including Spend Categories, Revenue Categories, Expense Items, Ledger Accounts, Custom Worktags, in line with approved changes Maintain Financials security roles in Workday, working closely with FDM counterparts maintaining governance of the security model and staying true to the vanilla Workday model in line with approved changes Support and manage regular Workday feature upgrades and patching processes Educate Finance team, employees and colleagues on systems in order to improve usability and use of the Finance systems You'll be someone with: Previous experience of working in similar support and administration role with Workday or similar Practical Workday Financials experience in a similar technical support role Exposure to Workday report writing and data structures Workday Financials Fundamentals Training Demonstrable understanding of Finance operations, accounting concepts and experience in Finance business processes Exposure to Workday data management processes such as EIB uploads Experience of using ServiceNow or similar service management software You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
21/04/2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working with every department at BDO, our Finance team helps us meet relevant legal requirements that ensure our firm operates effectively in a tightly-regulated field. They implement strategies that help us innovate - like combining new technology with traditional financial processes to make us even more digital. As part of this friendly team, you'll enjoy flexible hours and have opportunities to take responsibility for the delivery of quality work. With your colleagues behind you, you'll embrace change, new ideas and have an impact on the future of our firm. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The Workday Finance Systems Administrator will be required to work as part of the Finance Product Team on the day to day management and support of Workday and related systems. Reporting to the Workday Finance Systems Team Leader, you will serve as a strong consultative partner to Finance and HR teams in service delivery and you will also work in close collaboration with the HR Product Support Team and IT Application Support Team - particularly on the resolution of cross functional or integration issues In this role you'll: Provide day to day 2nd and 3rd line support and administration of the Workday environment and other systems in use in Finance Support and provide knowledge to 1st line support teams - provide continual upskilling of team to enable more 1st call resolution and accurate triage of issues Assist with the transition of support processes from programme team and contract staff, through system stabilisation to steady-state BAU running Support Financials areas in Workday, including Core Financials, Business Assets, Expenses and Procurement Maintain system configuration across Financials as well as master data values, including Spend Categories, Revenue Categories, Expense Items, Ledger Accounts, Custom Worktags, in line with approved changes Maintain Financials security roles in Workday, working closely with FDM counterparts maintaining governance of the security model and staying true to the vanilla Workday model in line with approved changes Support and manage regular Workday feature upgrades and patching processes Educate Finance team, employees and colleagues on systems in order to improve usability and use of the Finance systems You'll be someone with: Previous experience of working in similar support and administration role with Workday or similar Practical Workday Financials experience in a similar technical support role Exposure to Workday report writing and data structures Workday Financials Fundamentals Training Demonstrable understanding of Finance operations, accounting concepts and experience in Finance business processes Exposure to Workday data management processes such as EIB uploads Experience of using ServiceNow or similar service management software You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Gleeson Recruitment have just been briefed on a fantastic opportunity for an experienced IT Operations and Infrastructure Manager to join a growing and reputable business in the West Midlands. The role will be responsible for the day to day running of the infrastructure and operations (I&O) function within IT, accountable for IT I&O throughout the organization. The role reports into the Head of Shared Services and has line management responsibility for the Network, Operations, Infrastructure and Security Operations team. This is a fantastic new opportunity to lead an expanding team in an exciting phase of growth and investment in IT across the business. You'll join a team implementing a "cloud first" and general transformation strategy across our multi-site, primarily UK based businesses. You'll play a central role developing and leading the ops and Infrastructure team, helping define and deliver an ongoing cloud journey. The IT Operations and Infrastructure manager brings experience, knowledge, and future vision for transforming the I&O function including its strategy, operating model, product and service offerings and workforce. The role holder is a senior stakeholder in all relationships with externally sourced infrastructure and operations capabilities. Experience needed Bachelor's degree in related area or equivalent work experience Significant experience of leadership responsibilities, including planning, budgeting, and staffing Exceptional managerial skills; ability to develop and communicate an I&O vision that inspires and motivates staff and aligns with the IT and business strategy Experience of evangelizing and implementing transformation initiatives where the target state included agile, DevOps, SRE, cloud adoption at scale. Experience of building cloud management solutions, including software development, integration, and ongoing engineering aspects. Deep understanding of current and emerging I&O technologies and practices, and how other enterprises are employing them Leading cloud adoption (at scale), including establishing governance mechanisms, delivering migration projects and modifying I&O's target operating model. Third-party management, working closely with sourcing and vendor managers. Additional Benefits A leadership structure designed to support your personal growth and development within the business Car/Allowance Bonus to 10% Private Medical Cover Matched Pensions Scheme On-site Gym On-site childcare Retail discounts At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
21/04/2025
Full time
Gleeson Recruitment have just been briefed on a fantastic opportunity for an experienced IT Operations and Infrastructure Manager to join a growing and reputable business in the West Midlands. The role will be responsible for the day to day running of the infrastructure and operations (I&O) function within IT, accountable for IT I&O throughout the organization. The role reports into the Head of Shared Services and has line management responsibility for the Network, Operations, Infrastructure and Security Operations team. This is a fantastic new opportunity to lead an expanding team in an exciting phase of growth and investment in IT across the business. You'll join a team implementing a "cloud first" and general transformation strategy across our multi-site, primarily UK based businesses. You'll play a central role developing and leading the ops and Infrastructure team, helping define and deliver an ongoing cloud journey. The IT Operations and Infrastructure manager brings experience, knowledge, and future vision for transforming the I&O function including its strategy, operating model, product and service offerings and workforce. The role holder is a senior stakeholder in all relationships with externally sourced infrastructure and operations capabilities. Experience needed Bachelor's degree in related area or equivalent work experience Significant experience of leadership responsibilities, including planning, budgeting, and staffing Exceptional managerial skills; ability to develop and communicate an I&O vision that inspires and motivates staff and aligns with the IT and business strategy Experience of evangelizing and implementing transformation initiatives where the target state included agile, DevOps, SRE, cloud adoption at scale. Experience of building cloud management solutions, including software development, integration, and ongoing engineering aspects. Deep understanding of current and emerging I&O technologies and practices, and how other enterprises are employing them Leading cloud adoption (at scale), including establishing governance mechanisms, delivering migration projects and modifying I&O's target operating model. Third-party management, working closely with sourcing and vendor managers. Additional Benefits A leadership structure designed to support your personal growth and development within the business Car/Allowance Bonus to 10% Private Medical Cover Matched Pensions Scheme On-site Gym On-site childcare Retail discounts At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. In this busy and rewarding role you'll also: Lead the design and architecture of stream specific applications so they adhere to the overall organisational goals, principles and standards as well as industry best practices. Design and implement integrations that enable seamless data and process flow between departmental systems, core organisation solutions (ERP, CMS, etc) and within the wider data and application landscape while e nsuring interoperability between applications to facilitate efficient working practices. Analyse existing business processes and workflows, identifying opportunities for optimisation and collaborating with business and IT teams to implement improvements. Advocate for a cohesive, enterprise-wide approach to technology investments that supports scalability, cost-efficiency, and long-term alignment with business goals. Ensure that agreed best practices, governance standards, and legal and regulatory compliance requirements across the technology ecosystem are followed, collaborating with compliance and risk management teams as needed. Work with security, governance and product teams to implement security best practices and ensure regulatory compliance within applications. Document all application architecture design and analysis work. Ensure technology and delivery approaches are aligned between delivery teams and with the overall IT and Architecture strategies. Represent BDO UK, Stream and IT interests when working with the BDO Network and 3rd party suppliers. Identify the organisational impact (for example, on skills, processes, structures or culture) and financial impact of the application architecture. Ensure that IT Architecture is, and is recognised as, a valuable asset to BDO. You'll be someone with: Proven experience of working as an Application Architect delivering successful greenfield and migration projects in a product orientated organisation. Experience in designing and deploying products utilising vendor-hosted SaaS platforms and Azure PaaS resources. Proficiency in integration tools and technologies (eg, APIs, ESBs, iPaaS) and familiarity with cloud and hybrid architectures. Knowledge of security, compliance, and data governance best practices in an enterprise setting. Demonstrated ability in technology partner management practices including the ability to lead vendors/partners in defining architectures. Exceptional verbal and written communication, including presentation skills, to a range of audiences. Demonstrate a good knowledge of IT industry trends, suppliers and products. Excellent analytical and technical skills. Excellent planning and organisational skills. Strong understanding of practice management software systems (e.g., CMS, ERP, Finance, and Marketing automation tools) and their integration points advantageous. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
21/04/2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. In this busy and rewarding role you'll also: Lead the design and architecture of stream specific applications so they adhere to the overall organisational goals, principles and standards as well as industry best practices. Design and implement integrations that enable seamless data and process flow between departmental systems, core organisation solutions (ERP, CMS, etc) and within the wider data and application landscape while e nsuring interoperability between applications to facilitate efficient working practices. Analyse existing business processes and workflows, identifying opportunities for optimisation and collaborating with business and IT teams to implement improvements. Advocate for a cohesive, enterprise-wide approach to technology investments that supports scalability, cost-efficiency, and long-term alignment with business goals. Ensure that agreed best practices, governance standards, and legal and regulatory compliance requirements across the technology ecosystem are followed, collaborating with compliance and risk management teams as needed. Work with security, governance and product teams to implement security best practices and ensure regulatory compliance within applications. Document all application architecture design and analysis work. Ensure technology and delivery approaches are aligned between delivery teams and with the overall IT and Architecture strategies. Represent BDO UK, Stream and IT interests when working with the BDO Network and 3rd party suppliers. Identify the organisational impact (for example, on skills, processes, structures or culture) and financial impact of the application architecture. Ensure that IT Architecture is, and is recognised as, a valuable asset to BDO. You'll be someone with: Proven experience of working as an Application Architect delivering successful greenfield and migration projects in a product orientated organisation. Experience in designing and deploying products utilising vendor-hosted SaaS platforms and Azure PaaS resources. Proficiency in integration tools and technologies (eg, APIs, ESBs, iPaaS) and familiarity with cloud and hybrid architectures. Knowledge of security, compliance, and data governance best practices in an enterprise setting. Demonstrated ability in technology partner management practices including the ability to lead vendors/partners in defining architectures. Exceptional verbal and written communication, including presentation skills, to a range of audiences. Demonstrate a good knowledge of IT industry trends, suppliers and products. Excellent analytical and technical skills. Excellent planning and organisational skills. Strong understanding of practice management software systems (e.g., CMS, ERP, Finance, and Marketing automation tools) and their integration points advantageous. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. In this busy and rewarding you'll: Act as the people manager for a team of IT architects, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance management. Foster a collaborative and high-performing team atmosphere, ensuring alignment with organisational goals. Agree workload prioritisation with relevant stakeholders and manage team allocation to deliver products/projects effectively. Facilitate training and development opportunities to enhance technical and professional skills. Lead in the ongoing development and maturity of the IT Architecture function Provide technical leadership and governance for IT projects, ensuring adherence to organisation, vendor and regulatory best practices, standards and policies. Understand the BDO business drivers and business capabilities (future and current state) to determine corresponding enterprise system designs and change requirements to drive the organisation's targeted business outcomes. Monitor the current-state solution portfolio to identify deficiencies through aging of the technologies used by the application, or misalignment with business requirements. Define the principles, guidelines, standards and solution patterns to ensure technology decisions are aligned with the organisation's future-state architecture vision. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into actionable architectural designs. Facilitate the evaluation and selection of software product standards and services, as well as the design of standard and custom software configurations. Engage with senior leadership and project stakeholders to articulate opportunities, costs, and risks associated with decisions made around the platform architecture and implementation. Provide strategic influence across streams, groups, projects and products to implement cost-effective technology solutions to solve complex business problems. Ensure that IT Architecture is, and is recognised as, a valuable asset to BDO You'll be someone with: Proven experience of working in IT, with a focus on architecture, solution design and system implementation of migration/greenfield projects. Proven experience in IT Architecture roles with demonstrable success in designing and implementing enterprise level solutions. Proven experience managing people, including performance reviews, coaching, and workload prioritisation. Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving collaboration between technical and business stakeholders. Experience with large-scale enterprise environments, including designing solutions for scalability, reliability, and security. Preferably, experience in industries where Microsoft technologies form the backbone of the IT environment. Demonstrable ability in technology partner management practices including the ability to lead vendors/partners in defining architectures. Exceptional interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation and negotiation. An understanding of application development methodologies and infrastructure and network architecture The ability to work with developers in an in-and-out outsourced environment You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
21/04/2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. In this busy and rewarding you'll: Act as the people manager for a team of IT architects, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance management. Foster a collaborative and high-performing team atmosphere, ensuring alignment with organisational goals. Agree workload prioritisation with relevant stakeholders and manage team allocation to deliver products/projects effectively. Facilitate training and development opportunities to enhance technical and professional skills. Lead in the ongoing development and maturity of the IT Architecture function Provide technical leadership and governance for IT projects, ensuring adherence to organisation, vendor and regulatory best practices, standards and policies. Understand the BDO business drivers and business capabilities (future and current state) to determine corresponding enterprise system designs and change requirements to drive the organisation's targeted business outcomes. Monitor the current-state solution portfolio to identify deficiencies through aging of the technologies used by the application, or misalignment with business requirements. Define the principles, guidelines, standards and solution patterns to ensure technology decisions are aligned with the organisation's future-state architecture vision. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into actionable architectural designs. Facilitate the evaluation and selection of software product standards and services, as well as the design of standard and custom software configurations. Engage with senior leadership and project stakeholders to articulate opportunities, costs, and risks associated with decisions made around the platform architecture and implementation. Provide strategic influence across streams, groups, projects and products to implement cost-effective technology solutions to solve complex business problems. Ensure that IT Architecture is, and is recognised as, a valuable asset to BDO You'll be someone with: Proven experience of working in IT, with a focus on architecture, solution design and system implementation of migration/greenfield projects. Proven experience in IT Architecture roles with demonstrable success in designing and implementing enterprise level solutions. Proven experience managing people, including performance reviews, coaching, and workload prioritisation. Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving collaboration between technical and business stakeholders. Experience with large-scale enterprise environments, including designing solutions for scalability, reliability, and security. Preferably, experience in industries where Microsoft technologies form the backbone of the IT environment. Demonstrable ability in technology partner management practices including the ability to lead vendors/partners in defining architectures. Exceptional interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation and negotiation. An understanding of application development methodologies and infrastructure and network architecture The ability to work with developers in an in-and-out outsourced environment You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Job Description: SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check) TRAVEL REQUIRED: Some travel within UK and international LOCATION: Stevenage or Portsmouth WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL Personal Development: Personalised development plan , Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime yoga / meditation Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity) Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight ( ) to cleaning up space , sustainability is at the heart of our purpose . So what's your next change? This role will suit an Embedded developer with experience in hardware integration and experience or interest in programming Safety-critical systems. Usually in the following industries : Medical, Robotic, Devices that electronically monitor vital functions, Nuclear, Oil and gas production, Shipping, Transport, Rail, Automotive, Aviation, Aerospace or Space - however other industries are considered. This is a technical focused role, rather than people-management and the majority of your time will be programming, with validation / unit testing and of course some firefighting. You will initially be working on the OneSat project with the support of a passionate and approachable team, Lead Solution Architect, Validation Engineer and Software Development Manager. This is NOT a "Code Monkey" or "Chief Firefighter" role. For your interest, the career progression for this role can be Technical Lead. HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM Champion and communicate software solutions to the team, gauging understanding and their feedback People Coordination for the Project Design and develop software products for vehicle functions (for Spacecraft and Satellites!) and digital payload data management (switching systems for data routing, instruments and sensors such as cameras, spectrometers, radars or signals transmitters) Consider the required safety, quality and performance levels in everything you do Concept creation for software changes and new development implementations Coordinating software development and supporting the leading of the software development team Responsible for the software you create, the full life cycle, unit and integration tests Responsible for the test plan and test procedure endorsing the fact that these are complete, consistent and adequate w.r.t. Requirement Baseline and Test Specification Participating in and supporting the creation of unit & (sub) system integration tests and hardware/software integration tests ABOUT YOU - Your Skills Genuinely passionate about Hardware / Embedded programming and wanting a role where you can make a real difference Solid background in programming and validating Embedded software Wanting a technical and programming focused role Passionate about Tracability, from gathering the requirement to validation testing Experience of working in production in C and a mix of Validation, integration and Unit testing, using C / C++ Programming in a Linux environment within a Safety-critical system or Complex system Software integration, performance test and debug at the hardware level Knowledge of software development tools such as VSCode, Eclipse, JIRA, git, Jenkins Good communication skills to champion tech approaches and help lead tech transformations Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions. HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we'll always do our best to accommodate your request. Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence. As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To 'opt in', just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth. Company: AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited Employment Type: Permanent - Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Software Engineering By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
20/04/2025
Full time
Job Description: SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check) TRAVEL REQUIRED: Some travel within UK and international LOCATION: Stevenage or Portsmouth WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL Personal Development: Personalised development plan , Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime yoga / meditation Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity) Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight ( ) to cleaning up space , sustainability is at the heart of our purpose . So what's your next change? This role will suit an Embedded developer with experience in hardware integration and experience or interest in programming Safety-critical systems. Usually in the following industries : Medical, Robotic, Devices that electronically monitor vital functions, Nuclear, Oil and gas production, Shipping, Transport, Rail, Automotive, Aviation, Aerospace or Space - however other industries are considered. This is a technical focused role, rather than people-management and the majority of your time will be programming, with validation / unit testing and of course some firefighting. You will initially be working on the OneSat project with the support of a passionate and approachable team, Lead Solution Architect, Validation Engineer and Software Development Manager. This is NOT a "Code Monkey" or "Chief Firefighter" role. For your interest, the career progression for this role can be Technical Lead. HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM Champion and communicate software solutions to the team, gauging understanding and their feedback People Coordination for the Project Design and develop software products for vehicle functions (for Spacecraft and Satellites!) and digital payload data management (switching systems for data routing, instruments and sensors such as cameras, spectrometers, radars or signals transmitters) Consider the required safety, quality and performance levels in everything you do Concept creation for software changes and new development implementations Coordinating software development and supporting the leading of the software development team Responsible for the software you create, the full life cycle, unit and integration tests Responsible for the test plan and test procedure endorsing the fact that these are complete, consistent and adequate w.r.t. Requirement Baseline and Test Specification Participating in and supporting the creation of unit & (sub) system integration tests and hardware/software integration tests ABOUT YOU - Your Skills Genuinely passionate about Hardware / Embedded programming and wanting a role where you can make a real difference Solid background in programming and validating Embedded software Wanting a technical and programming focused role Passionate about Tracability, from gathering the requirement to validation testing Experience of working in production in C and a mix of Validation, integration and Unit testing, using C / C++ Programming in a Linux environment within a Safety-critical system or Complex system Software integration, performance test and debug at the hardware level Knowledge of software development tools such as VSCode, Eclipse, JIRA, git, Jenkins Good communication skills to champion tech approaches and help lead tech transformations Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions. HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we'll always do our best to accommodate your request. Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence. As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To 'opt in', just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth. Company: AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited Employment Type: Permanent - Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Software Engineering By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Overview We are looking for a highly motivated individual to help us build the next generation of data analysis tools and infrastructure for our Award-Winning Accident Repair Network. Our mission is to develop the tools and technology that enable our teams to get our customers back to normal. The candidate will be reporting into our Platform Manager assisting with our bespoke award-winning IT system and it is a fundamental role to our growth and success. Responsibilities As a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer, you will support and enable the Microsoft Technology Stack through IT Change, troubleshoot IT Problems, following ITIL v4 guidelines in this cutting edge and high secure environment. You will support of our technical environment, which includes Microsoft technologies, Meraki, SaaS solutions (including our own bespoke workshop management system) and Single Sign-on (SSO). You will be passionate about technology and understand of business systems and solutions. Work with the Systems Architect to design, implement, and maintain cloud and networks solutions Assist with IT Change/Problem Management following ITIL v4 guidelines, working closely with internal people and external suppliers by resolving hardware, software and network issues promptly. Support IT governance, ensuring security best practises and disaster recovery plans are followed. Maintain detailed documentation for system configuration, procedures and troubleshooting. You will provide advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across several areas of IT. You will provide guidance and support to the wider IT team on infrastructure design and build. Raise concerns, risks and cyber incidents to the IT leadership team. Providing information regarding system/device performance and error logs. Work with the Helpdesk team to remove blockers to resolve incidents and process service requests What do I need to know? Azure Power Platforms M365 Entra ID ITIL v4 Android CompTIA Relevant Apprenticeship or higher education Experience in a similar role would also be advantagous, but not required to have a deep understanding of O365, Autopilot, Defender, Intune & SSO. Qualifications Who are Solus? Solus, who are owned by Aviva, are one of the UK leaders in vehicle repairs, returning cars to the road in just 11 days on average and a 4.6/5 star customer rating. With an award-winning apprenticeship programme and winners of other recognised industry awards Solus are proud to be shaping the future of vehicle repair. Why Join Solus? We have so much to offer when it comes to being a Solus colleague: Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications. Bonus opportunity tied to your performance and the overall success of Solus. Company pension scheme with employer contributions. 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days. Save money with up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts. Share in Aviva's success through the Aviva Save As You Earn scheme. Supportive policies including parental and carer's leave. Wellbeing focus with tools like Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access. At Solus, we value inclusivity and welcome all applicants. If you're excited but don't tick every box, we encourage you to apply-your unique skills might be just what we need. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria-just email us after applying to let us know. Ready to join us? Apply online today, and our team will be in touch within 14 days.
20/04/2025
Full time
Overview We are looking for a highly motivated individual to help us build the next generation of data analysis tools and infrastructure for our Award-Winning Accident Repair Network. Our mission is to develop the tools and technology that enable our teams to get our customers back to normal. The candidate will be reporting into our Platform Manager assisting with our bespoke award-winning IT system and it is a fundamental role to our growth and success. Responsibilities As a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer, you will support and enable the Microsoft Technology Stack through IT Change, troubleshoot IT Problems, following ITIL v4 guidelines in this cutting edge and high secure environment. You will support of our technical environment, which includes Microsoft technologies, Meraki, SaaS solutions (including our own bespoke workshop management system) and Single Sign-on (SSO). You will be passionate about technology and understand of business systems and solutions. Work with the Systems Architect to design, implement, and maintain cloud and networks solutions Assist with IT Change/Problem Management following ITIL v4 guidelines, working closely with internal people and external suppliers by resolving hardware, software and network issues promptly. Support IT governance, ensuring security best practises and disaster recovery plans are followed. Maintain detailed documentation for system configuration, procedures and troubleshooting. You will provide advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across several areas of IT. You will provide guidance and support to the wider IT team on infrastructure design and build. Raise concerns, risks and cyber incidents to the IT leadership team. Providing information regarding system/device performance and error logs. Work with the Helpdesk team to remove blockers to resolve incidents and process service requests What do I need to know? Azure Power Platforms M365 Entra ID ITIL v4 Android CompTIA Relevant Apprenticeship or higher education Experience in a similar role would also be advantagous, but not required to have a deep understanding of O365, Autopilot, Defender, Intune & SSO. Qualifications Who are Solus? Solus, who are owned by Aviva, are one of the UK leaders in vehicle repairs, returning cars to the road in just 11 days on average and a 4.6/5 star customer rating. With an award-winning apprenticeship programme and winners of other recognised industry awards Solus are proud to be shaping the future of vehicle repair. Why Join Solus? We have so much to offer when it comes to being a Solus colleague: Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications. Bonus opportunity tied to your performance and the overall success of Solus. Company pension scheme with employer contributions. 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days. Save money with up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts. Share in Aviva's success through the Aviva Save As You Earn scheme. Supportive policies including parental and carer's leave. Wellbeing focus with tools like Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access. At Solus, we value inclusivity and welcome all applicants. If you're excited but don't tick every box, we encourage you to apply-your unique skills might be just what we need. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria-just email us after applying to let us know. Ready to join us? Apply online today, and our team will be in touch within 14 days.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior IT Operations Engineer to join a thriving business within the FMCG space as they continue to expand their Birmingham site following further investment. You will join an established IT team, taking responsibility for both 2nd and 3rd Line support, as well as a strong focus on project-based work in a Microsoft environment, with a central focus on SQL. Client Details Michael Page are proud to be partnered with a leading FMCG business renowned for their high-quality products provided to a range of long-standing customers. With an established hub in Birmingham, which is made up of their central functions, including Finance, Marketing, HR and IT, they have developed an excellent culture of collaborative teamwork that has cultivated a truly meritocratic environment. The business are family-owned, and have a proud history of being a genuine national market leader, as well as having a strong influence in the local area. Due to their continued expansion, they are now recruiting several roles, including a Senior IT Operations Engineer to join the team at their Birmingham site. Description As the successful candidate for the Senior IT Operations Engineer position, you will cover a wide array of hands-on responsibilities, helping manage the company's infrastructure, including servers, networking and storage, as well as overlapping into elements of IT strategy. Your technology exposure will include management of an on-premise server estate, covering Windows Server and VMWare virtualisation. You will support and enhance the company's central ERP system, as well as support and maintenance of the SQL Server database. In addition to the project focus of the role, you will also act as an escalation point from a support perspective, providing 2nd and 3rd Line support to the company userbase. Working closely with the IT Manager, you will have input into cyber security measures, ensuring that company data and systems are best-positioned against threats and breaches. You will work closely with external third-party vendors, helping ensure a high-level of IT service is consistently being delivered across the organisation. The role will be hands-on and on-site, so you will ideally be based within a commutable proximity of Birmingham, and drive. Given the nature of IT, there is a requirement to be available for out-of-hours work, where on-site work may be required once every 2-3 months. Profile A successful candidate for the Senior IT Operations Engineer position, you will have at least 3 years commercial experience at a 3rd Line level in the following areas: Essential: Windows Server VMWare Office365 SQL Desirable: Azure Microsoft Dynamics NAV Cyber Essentials WMS Job Offer Starting salary package between 45,000 - 50,000 per annum. Opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment. Generous corporate benefits. If you are an experienced Senior IT Operations Engineer based in Birmingham seeking a new challenge in a rewarding environment, we encourage you to apply for this position.
19/04/2025
Full time
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior IT Operations Engineer to join a thriving business within the FMCG space as they continue to expand their Birmingham site following further investment. You will join an established IT team, taking responsibility for both 2nd and 3rd Line support, as well as a strong focus on project-based work in a Microsoft environment, with a central focus on SQL. Client Details Michael Page are proud to be partnered with a leading FMCG business renowned for their high-quality products provided to a range of long-standing customers. With an established hub in Birmingham, which is made up of their central functions, including Finance, Marketing, HR and IT, they have developed an excellent culture of collaborative teamwork that has cultivated a truly meritocratic environment. The business are family-owned, and have a proud history of being a genuine national market leader, as well as having a strong influence in the local area. Due to their continued expansion, they are now recruiting several roles, including a Senior IT Operations Engineer to join the team at their Birmingham site. Description As the successful candidate for the Senior IT Operations Engineer position, you will cover a wide array of hands-on responsibilities, helping manage the company's infrastructure, including servers, networking and storage, as well as overlapping into elements of IT strategy. Your technology exposure will include management of an on-premise server estate, covering Windows Server and VMWare virtualisation. You will support and enhance the company's central ERP system, as well as support and maintenance of the SQL Server database. In addition to the project focus of the role, you will also act as an escalation point from a support perspective, providing 2nd and 3rd Line support to the company userbase. Working closely with the IT Manager, you will have input into cyber security measures, ensuring that company data and systems are best-positioned against threats and breaches. You will work closely with external third-party vendors, helping ensure a high-level of IT service is consistently being delivered across the organisation. The role will be hands-on and on-site, so you will ideally be based within a commutable proximity of Birmingham, and drive. Given the nature of IT, there is a requirement to be available for out-of-hours work, where on-site work may be required once every 2-3 months. Profile A successful candidate for the Senior IT Operations Engineer position, you will have at least 3 years commercial experience at a 3rd Line level in the following areas: Essential: Windows Server VMWare Office365 SQL Desirable: Azure Microsoft Dynamics NAV Cyber Essentials WMS Job Offer Starting salary package between 45,000 - 50,000 per annum. Opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment. Generous corporate benefits. If you are an experienced Senior IT Operations Engineer based in Birmingham seeking a new challenge in a rewarding environment, we encourage you to apply for this position.
Vacancy: Engagement Manager At EY-Parthenon, you'll have the opportunity to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help us become even better as well. Join us, build an exceptional experience for yourself and shape the future with confidence. About EY-Parthenon EY-Parthenon is a global strategy consultancy. We challenge assumptions to design and deliver strategies that help improve profitability and long-term value. We have more than 9,000 professionals around the globe, working across three areas of focus: Corporate & Growth Strategy: Developing growth strategies by providing in-depth market, competitor and customer insights. Transaction Strategy & Execution (TSE): Developing, evaluating and executing transaction strategies across the whole M&A and investment lifecycle. Turnaround & Restructuring Strategy: Rapidly creating, preserving and recovering value in urgent and complex situations. This particular job opportunity relates to Corporate & growth strategy UK only. In the UK, we are also recruiting for roles in our Transaction strategy & execution team, please refer to separate opportunities listed for details of roles also available. Please note you will only be able to apply to one role at EY-Parthenon, so please ensure you are clear on where you want to apply before submitting your application. About EY-Parthenon Corporate & Growth Strategy At EY-P Strategy, we put our purpose - Building a better working world - at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to using unconventional yet pragmatic thinking to deliver actionable strategies to help our clients navigate the ever-changing business landscape. You'll be a part of a collaborative team that contributes to transforming client businesses using cutting-edge research, analytics and AI powered tool. We tackle complex challenges and shape the future of the working world with confidence. Joining our team means embodying our core values and behaviours to achieve exceptional results for our clients. We advise on a vast range of issues, such as core value propositions, competitive positioning, growth strategies and commercial due diligence. EY-Parthenon Strategy employees enjoy unparalleled contact with influential and highly experienced professionals within the firm, as well as at clients' organisations across a multitude of sectors. The London office focuses on Education, Industrials & Energy, Health Sciences & Wellness, Retail & Consumer Goods, and Technology, Media & Telecom. The Work Our current work is typically focused on applying our deep sector & strategy knowledge to various types of projects, including: Commercial due diligence Strategy development and assessment Market entry strategy and opportunity sizing Product and business unit strategy development Divestment options analysis You'll work with a high-performing, integrated team which focuses on a variety of global and local corporate clients and private equity clients. You'll have a diverse range of stretching experiences which will give you continuous learning and development opportunities as well as a great sense of achievement. The Opportunity The EY-Parthenon Strategy team is currently seeking to expand their team and recruit Engagement Managers who will be able to build on their current strategy development, transaction and commercial experience, and work on a number of diverse and demanding projects for private equity as well as blue chip corporate and entrepreneurial clients. Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) is a large and rapidly growing sector at EY. Within this sector, we are building on our past success and are further expanding our team, with a clear ambition to become the leading TMT strategy practice. We are hiring TMT Engagement Managers to lead on buy- and sell-side commercial due diligence and strategy engagements spanning a range of TMT sub-sectors, in particular horizontal and vertical application software, telecoms, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, B2B data. Joining this team as an Engagement Manager gives the right candidates the opportunity to accelerate their career in TMT strategy. The nature of the role demands a skill set that combines commercial diligence, strategy, qualitative and quantitative rigour to problem solving, with strong creative intuition and a can-do mindset. And a genuine and deep passion for TMT topics is a clear advantage. You Key Responsibilities As an Engagement Manager, you'll typically be responsible for leading client projects, shaping deliverables, developing client relationships, and the wider team, with the support and coaching of our directors and partners. You'll also be involved in developing proposals and leading pursuits, and actively contribute to EY-Parthenon thought leadership and internal operational initiatives. This will include: Managing project teams of between 4 - 10 consultants Creating an inclusive culture throughout the team and within engagements Developing our business - identifying opportunities within existing clients and driving sales activity Working closely with wider EY teams - across Business Consulting, Tax, Strategy & Transactions and Assurance to bring the best of the firm to our clients Developing a community within the team - owning / developing an offer, or other internal practice build initiatives such as Training, Professional Development, Innovation, Recruitment, etc. Counselling of Consultants to provide career direction and advice Developing your own skills and experience and having fun with the team Skills and attributes for success Successful candidates are intellectually curious, passionate about solving complex problems, hardworking, have an enthusiastic and approachable demeanour with an entrepreneurial mind-set, combined with a passion for TMT topics. We want people who are great communicators, who collaborate well with people and teams, and who have a real desire to both learn and coach others. To qualify for the role, you must: Have a minimum of 5 years working experience Have prior experience of strategy consulting, preferably with commercial due diligence experience, or have strong commercial experience and/or relevant transaction experience Have credible project management experience and demonstrate an ability to plan, deliver, structure, write and present work against tight deadlines Have analytical work experience Have proficiency in MS PowerPoint and Excel Be willing to share your technical and other knowledge with your team Have a passion for TMT topics, relevant work experience within TMT and an interest to focus on subsectors within TMT as your career develops Ideally, you will also Have a relevant subsector focus Be an excellent communicator, both oral and written Have business development experience Have a drive to solve complex problems with senior stakeholders Be an effective time manager, able to keep calm when under pressure to meet deadlines Be a coach to junior team-members helping them with on-the-job training, informal discussions and formal EY-Parthenon training modules Be a team player with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels in EY and with clients, both in the UK and internationally What we offer We offer an attractive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer: Continuous learning: Through continuous training, coaching and mentorship, you'll develop the mindset and skills needed to accelerate your career and become a transformational leader Real exposure: Opportunities to work on a wide range of projects and be exposed to senior business leaders and investors across a number of different business models, subsectors and companies Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.
19/04/2025
Full time
Vacancy: Engagement Manager At EY-Parthenon, you'll have the opportunity to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help us become even better as well. Join us, build an exceptional experience for yourself and shape the future with confidence. About EY-Parthenon EY-Parthenon is a global strategy consultancy. We challenge assumptions to design and deliver strategies that help improve profitability and long-term value. We have more than 9,000 professionals around the globe, working across three areas of focus: Corporate & Growth Strategy: Developing growth strategies by providing in-depth market, competitor and customer insights. Transaction Strategy & Execution (TSE): Developing, evaluating and executing transaction strategies across the whole M&A and investment lifecycle. Turnaround & Restructuring Strategy: Rapidly creating, preserving and recovering value in urgent and complex situations. This particular job opportunity relates to Corporate & growth strategy UK only. In the UK, we are also recruiting for roles in our Transaction strategy & execution team, please refer to separate opportunities listed for details of roles also available. Please note you will only be able to apply to one role at EY-Parthenon, so please ensure you are clear on where you want to apply before submitting your application. About EY-Parthenon Corporate & Growth Strategy At EY-P Strategy, we put our purpose - Building a better working world - at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to using unconventional yet pragmatic thinking to deliver actionable strategies to help our clients navigate the ever-changing business landscape. You'll be a part of a collaborative team that contributes to transforming client businesses using cutting-edge research, analytics and AI powered tool. We tackle complex challenges and shape the future of the working world with confidence. Joining our team means embodying our core values and behaviours to achieve exceptional results for our clients. We advise on a vast range of issues, such as core value propositions, competitive positioning, growth strategies and commercial due diligence. EY-Parthenon Strategy employees enjoy unparalleled contact with influential and highly experienced professionals within the firm, as well as at clients' organisations across a multitude of sectors. The London office focuses on Education, Industrials & Energy, Health Sciences & Wellness, Retail & Consumer Goods, and Technology, Media & Telecom. The Work Our current work is typically focused on applying our deep sector & strategy knowledge to various types of projects, including: Commercial due diligence Strategy development and assessment Market entry strategy and opportunity sizing Product and business unit strategy development Divestment options analysis You'll work with a high-performing, integrated team which focuses on a variety of global and local corporate clients and private equity clients. You'll have a diverse range of stretching experiences which will give you continuous learning and development opportunities as well as a great sense of achievement. The Opportunity The EY-Parthenon Strategy team is currently seeking to expand their team and recruit Engagement Managers who will be able to build on their current strategy development, transaction and commercial experience, and work on a number of diverse and demanding projects for private equity as well as blue chip corporate and entrepreneurial clients. Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) is a large and rapidly growing sector at EY. Within this sector, we are building on our past success and are further expanding our team, with a clear ambition to become the leading TMT strategy practice. We are hiring TMT Engagement Managers to lead on buy- and sell-side commercial due diligence and strategy engagements spanning a range of TMT sub-sectors, in particular horizontal and vertical application software, telecoms, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, B2B data. Joining this team as an Engagement Manager gives the right candidates the opportunity to accelerate their career in TMT strategy. The nature of the role demands a skill set that combines commercial diligence, strategy, qualitative and quantitative rigour to problem solving, with strong creative intuition and a can-do mindset. And a genuine and deep passion for TMT topics is a clear advantage. You Key Responsibilities As an Engagement Manager, you'll typically be responsible for leading client projects, shaping deliverables, developing client relationships, and the wider team, with the support and coaching of our directors and partners. You'll also be involved in developing proposals and leading pursuits, and actively contribute to EY-Parthenon thought leadership and internal operational initiatives. This will include: Managing project teams of between 4 - 10 consultants Creating an inclusive culture throughout the team and within engagements Developing our business - identifying opportunities within existing clients and driving sales activity Working closely with wider EY teams - across Business Consulting, Tax, Strategy & Transactions and Assurance to bring the best of the firm to our clients Developing a community within the team - owning / developing an offer, or other internal practice build initiatives such as Training, Professional Development, Innovation, Recruitment, etc. Counselling of Consultants to provide career direction and advice Developing your own skills and experience and having fun with the team Skills and attributes for success Successful candidates are intellectually curious, passionate about solving complex problems, hardworking, have an enthusiastic and approachable demeanour with an entrepreneurial mind-set, combined with a passion for TMT topics. We want people who are great communicators, who collaborate well with people and teams, and who have a real desire to both learn and coach others. To qualify for the role, you must: Have a minimum of 5 years working experience Have prior experience of strategy consulting, preferably with commercial due diligence experience, or have strong commercial experience and/or relevant transaction experience Have credible project management experience and demonstrate an ability to plan, deliver, structure, write and present work against tight deadlines Have analytical work experience Have proficiency in MS PowerPoint and Excel Be willing to share your technical and other knowledge with your team Have a passion for TMT topics, relevant work experience within TMT and an interest to focus on subsectors within TMT as your career develops Ideally, you will also Have a relevant subsector focus Be an excellent communicator, both oral and written Have business development experience Have a drive to solve complex problems with senior stakeholders Be an effective time manager, able to keep calm when under pressure to meet deadlines Be a coach to junior team-members helping them with on-the-job training, informal discussions and formal EY-Parthenon training modules Be a team player with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels in EY and with clients, both in the UK and internationally What we offer We offer an attractive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer: Continuous learning: Through continuous training, coaching and mentorship, you'll develop the mindset and skills needed to accelerate your career and become a transformational leader Real exposure: Opportunities to work on a wide range of projects and be exposed to senior business leaders and investors across a number of different business models, subsectors and companies Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.
Infrastructure Manager Chesterfield 55,000 to 65,000 + Excellent Benefits Your new company Hays Technology are recruiting an Infrastructure Manager to join a large public sector organisation based in the Chesterfield area. You will be reporting to the Head of Digital, Data & Technology during a period of digital change and transformation. Your new role In your new role, you will be responsible for supporting the Head of Digital, Data and Technology in leading the development and delivery of modern and cost-effective infrastructure which will underpin the successful delivery whilst planning, co-ordinating and prioritising workloads, working with internal and external stakeholders to monitor and deliver current and future service operations and infrastructure demands. You will be developing, rolling out, and maintaining policies, procedures and training plans relating to existing infrastructure and new infrastructure projects. You will be working alongside senior stakeholders, establishing strategies, key priorities and annual delivery plans for the design, development, and maintenance of infrastructure, including LANs, WANs, internet, security and wireless implementations. You will define software and hardware standards in collaboration with stakeholders and owners, whilst establishing strong partnerships with third party suppliers, negotiating and establishing access agreements and SLAs and monitoring performance against them. What you'll need to succeed Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams of around 6 staff Proven experience of infrastructure and platform technologies covering networks, hosting, cybersecurity, databases and middleware Experience of migrating legacy platforms to public and private cloud environments Proven experience of leading an infrastructure team Able to create and manage product and (platform) service roadmaps, approved product lists and technical standards Experience of building influential relationships with key stakeholders Strong project management skills What you'll get in return This exciting position is paying between 55,000 and 65,000 and offers an excellent work life balance including: generous annual leave, flexibility, a public sector employer contribution pension scheme, flexibility, training, and development opportunities. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
18/04/2025
Full time
Infrastructure Manager Chesterfield 55,000 to 65,000 + Excellent Benefits Your new company Hays Technology are recruiting an Infrastructure Manager to join a large public sector organisation based in the Chesterfield area. You will be reporting to the Head of Digital, Data & Technology during a period of digital change and transformation. Your new role In your new role, you will be responsible for supporting the Head of Digital, Data and Technology in leading the development and delivery of modern and cost-effective infrastructure which will underpin the successful delivery whilst planning, co-ordinating and prioritising workloads, working with internal and external stakeholders to monitor and deliver current and future service operations and infrastructure demands. You will be developing, rolling out, and maintaining policies, procedures and training plans relating to existing infrastructure and new infrastructure projects. You will be working alongside senior stakeholders, establishing strategies, key priorities and annual delivery plans for the design, development, and maintenance of infrastructure, including LANs, WANs, internet, security and wireless implementations. You will define software and hardware standards in collaboration with stakeholders and owners, whilst establishing strong partnerships with third party suppliers, negotiating and establishing access agreements and SLAs and monitoring performance against them. What you'll need to succeed Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams of around 6 staff Proven experience of infrastructure and platform technologies covering networks, hosting, cybersecurity, databases and middleware Experience of migrating legacy platforms to public and private cloud environments Proven experience of leading an infrastructure team Able to create and manage product and (platform) service roadmaps, approved product lists and technical standards Experience of building influential relationships with key stakeholders Strong project management skills What you'll get in return This exciting position is paying between 55,000 and 65,000 and offers an excellent work life balance including: generous annual leave, flexibility, a public sector employer contribution pension scheme, flexibility, training, and development opportunities. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Information Assurance Security Manager Contract London Day rate: 500 - 650 inside IR35 We're currently seeking an experienced and ambitious Information Assurance Security Manager to work with our exceptional client, a world class brand in a secure environment to support major challenging and highly rewarding projects across this complex organisation. This contract role will require you to conduct security clearance prior to assignment. This opportunity is based in London. You will be responsible for the establishment and maintenance of an information assurance framework and associated security documentation, whilst remaining aligned to corporate information security management policy and organisational goals. The role is responsible for the protection of information assets by identifying, evaluating and reporting on information assurance framework controls and information security risk in a manner that supports compliance, governance, regulatory requirements and the overarching risk posture of the enterprise. Responsibility as the local SME on security policy and procedures for the assigned environments. Single point of contacts for all local security queries Hosting of a monthly information assurance meeting and tracking of meeting outcomes Tracking and reporting of security related defects and issues for the systems and services within area of responsibility Attendance on change approval boards to provide oversight/approval of changes from a security perspective in liaison with security personnel. Key responsibilities: Maintenance of information assurance framework controls dashboard Conduct internal information assurance compliance audits and management of outcomes Continual assessment of vulnerabilities for the systems and services within the areas of responsibilities Assessment of security, legal, regulatory and data management related risks Maintenance of accreditation status for assigned systems in liaison with accreditor/s Responsible for the scoping, planning and conduct of IT Security Health Checks (ITSHC), remediation planning, and the tracking and resolution of findings Maintenance of risk registers, risk escalation, and mitigation of information security risk to within organisational acceptable levels Implementation of agreed NIST CSF/800-53 framework control objectives Monitoring of agreed system and service framework control objectives across multi-disciplinary teams and external suppliers Ongoing maintenance and update of information assurance documents and supporting artefacts Production of security KPI's, metrics and reporting for system accreditor/s and senior risk owner/s Contribute to the creation, ongoing review and update of information security policy and procedures Liaison with senior stakeholders and technical support teams to ensure the prioritisation and mitigation of security related risks and issues Fostering and maintenance of relationships between asset and risk owners, senior business representatives, technical teams, security specialists, data managements teams and information assurance framework owner/s Management of information security incidents on behalf of the business, in liaison with security SME's, information security specialists whilst effectively communicating with senior stakeholders Provision of information security, information assurance and assurance framework, related training and awareness to delivery teams, project managers and wider business areas. In return: You'll be joining an ambitious, high-level team of like-minded and highly skilled individuals, all focused on delivering the best possible outcome. As an organisation and as a team, Guidant Global are committed to fostering an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace, where every employee and contractor feels valued and empowered throughout their time with us. We actively seek to recruit talent from all backgrounds, and to draw on a rich blend of experiences, perspectives and creativity. We believe that when people are respected and included, they are motivated to bring their best and whole selves to work, leading to innovative solutions and exceptional outcomes for all parties. If you're ready for a challenge like no other, please apply today.
18/04/2025
Contractor
Information Assurance Security Manager Contract London Day rate: 500 - 650 inside IR35 We're currently seeking an experienced and ambitious Information Assurance Security Manager to work with our exceptional client, a world class brand in a secure environment to support major challenging and highly rewarding projects across this complex organisation. This contract role will require you to conduct security clearance prior to assignment. This opportunity is based in London. You will be responsible for the establishment and maintenance of an information assurance framework and associated security documentation, whilst remaining aligned to corporate information security management policy and organisational goals. The role is responsible for the protection of information assets by identifying, evaluating and reporting on information assurance framework controls and information security risk in a manner that supports compliance, governance, regulatory requirements and the overarching risk posture of the enterprise. Responsibility as the local SME on security policy and procedures for the assigned environments. Single point of contacts for all local security queries Hosting of a monthly information assurance meeting and tracking of meeting outcomes Tracking and reporting of security related defects and issues for the systems and services within area of responsibility Attendance on change approval boards to provide oversight/approval of changes from a security perspective in liaison with security personnel. Key responsibilities: Maintenance of information assurance framework controls dashboard Conduct internal information assurance compliance audits and management of outcomes Continual assessment of vulnerabilities for the systems and services within the areas of responsibilities Assessment of security, legal, regulatory and data management related risks Maintenance of accreditation status for assigned systems in liaison with accreditor/s Responsible for the scoping, planning and conduct of IT Security Health Checks (ITSHC), remediation planning, and the tracking and resolution of findings Maintenance of risk registers, risk escalation, and mitigation of information security risk to within organisational acceptable levels Implementation of agreed NIST CSF/800-53 framework control objectives Monitoring of agreed system and service framework control objectives across multi-disciplinary teams and external suppliers Ongoing maintenance and update of information assurance documents and supporting artefacts Production of security KPI's, metrics and reporting for system accreditor/s and senior risk owner/s Contribute to the creation, ongoing review and update of information security policy and procedures Liaison with senior stakeholders and technical support teams to ensure the prioritisation and mitigation of security related risks and issues Fostering and maintenance of relationships between asset and risk owners, senior business representatives, technical teams, security specialists, data managements teams and information assurance framework owner/s Management of information security incidents on behalf of the business, in liaison with security SME's, information security specialists whilst effectively communicating with senior stakeholders Provision of information security, information assurance and assurance framework, related training and awareness to delivery teams, project managers and wider business areas. In return: You'll be joining an ambitious, high-level team of like-minded and highly skilled individuals, all focused on delivering the best possible outcome. As an organisation and as a team, Guidant Global are committed to fostering an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace, where every employee and contractor feels valued and empowered throughout their time with us. We actively seek to recruit talent from all backgrounds, and to draw on a rich blend of experiences, perspectives and creativity. We believe that when people are respected and included, they are motivated to bring their best and whole selves to work, leading to innovative solutions and exceptional outcomes for all parties. If you're ready for a challenge like no other, please apply today.
Technology Business Manager Bond street (3x in a week) 50k 9:00-5:00 Our client provides a broad range of services across the whole chain - from financial planning, investment management through to platform, trading, settlement and custody services. Its strategy is to be able to offer modular, incremental services to its clients allowing them to adjust their business models as and when they choose to. As part of this our client is also an active acquirer of UK based asset managers and other wealth related businesses. Due to this team's expanding rapidly through strategic acquisitions, offering a unique combination of start-up energy and the security of private equity backing. It's an inspiring time to join the team! This critical role acts as the operational and strategic right hand to the Group CTO, providing oversight across financials, risk, suppliers, governance, and delivery. With a focus on data-driven insights, process optimisation, and stakeholder alignment, the Technology Business Manager ensures the smooth and efficient execution of the technology strategy across the organisation. Job Responsibilities Operational Dashboard Management - Own the creation and maintenance of an executive-level dashboard providing real-time visibility on key technology metrics (finance, suppliers, risks, delivery, people, etc.). Financial Oversight & Reporting - Track budget vs actual spend, forecast future spend, explain variances, and ensure cost control across the technology function in collaboration and partnership with the Finance team. Supplier & Vendor Management - Maintain supplier oversight, track contract renewals, schedule supplier reviews, assess performance, and monitor spend across vendors. Risk & Audit Management - Identify, track, and manage technology risks, including operational risks, technical debt, security vulnerabilities, and audit actions. Delivery & Agile Metrics - Aggregate and report on project risks/issues, Agile performance metrics (Power BI dashboards), and track progress on forecasted business benefits. Technology Workforce Insights - Maintain org structures, track performance ratings, e-learning completion, department objectives, and individual/team performance. Governance & Decision Support - Ensure technology governance frameworks are followed, including the IT Product Prioritisation Process, supporting leadership with structured decision-making insights. Technology Communications & Stakeholder Management - Act as a key liaison between the Group CTO, leadership team, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities. Process Optimisation & Operational Efficiency - Identify inefficiencies in operational workflows and recommend improvements to enhance productivity. Ad-Hoc Strategic Initiatives - Support the Group CTO with special projects, board reporting, and any urgent initiatives requiring structured execution. Adhere to all FCA regulations and Consumer Duty outcomes. Job Requirement Financial & Budgeting Expertise - A strong grasp of financial management, budgeting, and forecasting, ideally with an accounting qualification (e.g., CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or equivalent experience in managing technology budgets. Technology & Operational Insight - Experience working within a technology function, understanding IT delivery, supplier management, risk, and governance. Data & Reporting Skills - Proficiency in Power BI, Excel, and data analytics to build and maintain operational dashboards, with the ability to interpret and present complex data clearly. Stakeholder Management & Communication - Strong ability to engage and influence senior technology leaders, suppliers, and finance teams, ensuring alignment and effective decision-making. Process & Governance Knowledge - Understanding of risk management, audit processes, and technology governance frameworks , particularly in tracking and mitigating operational and project risks. Project & Agile Delivery Awareness - Familiarity with Agile methodologies, technology delivery metrics, and business case tracking , ensuring accurate reporting on project progress and business benefits. Benefits Competitive salary Attractive Employee Pension Scheme (7.5% employer & minimum 3% employee) 25 days Annual Leave + public holidays Buy and sell holidays up to 5 days Office Christmas close (3-days) A range of benefits which includes private medical insurance, Group life insurance, and income protection insurance. Hybrid working Further education and training support Discretionary performance related bonus Confidential Employee Assistance Programme 2 days per year for voluntary work And lots of flexible benefits to choose from! Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
18/04/2025
Full time
Technology Business Manager Bond street (3x in a week) 50k 9:00-5:00 Our client provides a broad range of services across the whole chain - from financial planning, investment management through to platform, trading, settlement and custody services. Its strategy is to be able to offer modular, incremental services to its clients allowing them to adjust their business models as and when they choose to. As part of this our client is also an active acquirer of UK based asset managers and other wealth related businesses. Due to this team's expanding rapidly through strategic acquisitions, offering a unique combination of start-up energy and the security of private equity backing. It's an inspiring time to join the team! This critical role acts as the operational and strategic right hand to the Group CTO, providing oversight across financials, risk, suppliers, governance, and delivery. With a focus on data-driven insights, process optimisation, and stakeholder alignment, the Technology Business Manager ensures the smooth and efficient execution of the technology strategy across the organisation. Job Responsibilities Operational Dashboard Management - Own the creation and maintenance of an executive-level dashboard providing real-time visibility on key technology metrics (finance, suppliers, risks, delivery, people, etc.). Financial Oversight & Reporting - Track budget vs actual spend, forecast future spend, explain variances, and ensure cost control across the technology function in collaboration and partnership with the Finance team. Supplier & Vendor Management - Maintain supplier oversight, track contract renewals, schedule supplier reviews, assess performance, and monitor spend across vendors. Risk & Audit Management - Identify, track, and manage technology risks, including operational risks, technical debt, security vulnerabilities, and audit actions. Delivery & Agile Metrics - Aggregate and report on project risks/issues, Agile performance metrics (Power BI dashboards), and track progress on forecasted business benefits. Technology Workforce Insights - Maintain org structures, track performance ratings, e-learning completion, department objectives, and individual/team performance. Governance & Decision Support - Ensure technology governance frameworks are followed, including the IT Product Prioritisation Process, supporting leadership with structured decision-making insights. Technology Communications & Stakeholder Management - Act as a key liaison between the Group CTO, leadership team, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities. Process Optimisation & Operational Efficiency - Identify inefficiencies in operational workflows and recommend improvements to enhance productivity. Ad-Hoc Strategic Initiatives - Support the Group CTO with special projects, board reporting, and any urgent initiatives requiring structured execution. Adhere to all FCA regulations and Consumer Duty outcomes. Job Requirement Financial & Budgeting Expertise - A strong grasp of financial management, budgeting, and forecasting, ideally with an accounting qualification (e.g., CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or equivalent experience in managing technology budgets. Technology & Operational Insight - Experience working within a technology function, understanding IT delivery, supplier management, risk, and governance. Data & Reporting Skills - Proficiency in Power BI, Excel, and data analytics to build and maintain operational dashboards, with the ability to interpret and present complex data clearly. Stakeholder Management & Communication - Strong ability to engage and influence senior technology leaders, suppliers, and finance teams, ensuring alignment and effective decision-making. Process & Governance Knowledge - Understanding of risk management, audit processes, and technology governance frameworks , particularly in tracking and mitigating operational and project risks. Project & Agile Delivery Awareness - Familiarity with Agile methodologies, technology delivery metrics, and business case tracking , ensuring accurate reporting on project progress and business benefits. Benefits Competitive salary Attractive Employee Pension Scheme (7.5% employer & minimum 3% employee) 25 days Annual Leave + public holidays Buy and sell holidays up to 5 days Office Christmas close (3-days) A range of benefits which includes private medical insurance, Group life insurance, and income protection insurance. Hybrid working Further education and training support Discretionary performance related bonus Confidential Employee Assistance Programme 2 days per year for voluntary work And lots of flexible benefits to choose from! Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
ManTech seeks an experienced and passionate, career and customer-oriented Regional Manager to join our team at our OCONUS customer site (UK). Responsibilities include but are not limited to: The Regional Manager is responsible for the management and hands-on support as needed of all activities within the region, by providing leadership and direction to a multi-faceted team of technicians providing IT support to multiple sites across several geographically-separated locations in these included service categories, but not limited to: Desktop support, AVMM\VTC, CAN management, telephony, TV services, cabling/infrastructure, patch management in a thin/thick client/laptop environment, and break/fix efforts with associated Service Level Agreements for completion times. This role will require close coordination with Senior Leadership to support the development and maintenance of operational processes and the ability to manage resources to meet Service Level Agreements and maintain budget objectives. The individual will serve as a Manager/Leader for both technical and non-technical personnel, and lower-level managers. The total team size is approximately 11 FTEs with work centers in 4 or 5 locations across 2 countries and on occasion will directly/indirectly account for small TDY teams visiting the region and serve as a senior advisor to members assigned to other operational Frames. Conducts interview, makes hiring decisions, assigns work roles, and establishes both training and operational processes to ensure adequate human resources to meet the challenges of the region. Submits regular reports on daily operations, refresh efforts, and project management and delivers or oversees training to maintain adequate human resources to meet regional challenges. Submits and approves travel requests, to support regional needs and coordinates with government officials to present or clarify support requirements. Serves as the POC to address regional customer concerns, publishes work schedules and on-call rosters and collaborates with other Regional Managers to pool resources as needed. Tracks productivity to determine worker or process weaknesses, onboards new employees and enforces compliance standards for both the customer and ManTech. Sets goals and evaluate employee performance and provides direct and indirect feedback to subcontractors temporarily assigned to the region, as required. Provides close communication and collaboration with customers, senior leaders, and other ManTech management personnel. Minimum Qualifications: 8+ years of relevant experience, to include some management role experience and complete understanding of IT equipment and service life as well as planning and implementation of equipment replacement Experience and strong oral and written communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey technical and business concepts to various audiences and to communicate effectively with senior managers, colleagues and other stakeholders Experience with and the ability to handle complex customer situations and interact with all levels of personnel to provide a quick and effective resolution IAT level II baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M such as Security+ CE (MUST obtain before start date) Willingness to travel to support operational requirements Experience with resource management with the ability to manage teams, personnel and customers' needs. Experience effectively managing and satisfying small- and large-scale projects of a technical nature Preferred Qualifications: Experience with IT ticket management system experience; preferably with ServiceNow. Experience with large scale enterprise IT contracts. Experience and the ability to build service resolution teams to react quickly to high priority incidents during the installation process to avoid mission shut down. Clearance Requirements: Must have a current/active TS/SCI w/ Poly Physical Requirements: Must be able to be in a stationary position more than 50% of the time Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a computer The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
18/04/2025
Full time
ManTech seeks an experienced and passionate, career and customer-oriented Regional Manager to join our team at our OCONUS customer site (UK). Responsibilities include but are not limited to: The Regional Manager is responsible for the management and hands-on support as needed of all activities within the region, by providing leadership and direction to a multi-faceted team of technicians providing IT support to multiple sites across several geographically-separated locations in these included service categories, but not limited to: Desktop support, AVMM\VTC, CAN management, telephony, TV services, cabling/infrastructure, patch management in a thin/thick client/laptop environment, and break/fix efforts with associated Service Level Agreements for completion times. This role will require close coordination with Senior Leadership to support the development and maintenance of operational processes and the ability to manage resources to meet Service Level Agreements and maintain budget objectives. The individual will serve as a Manager/Leader for both technical and non-technical personnel, and lower-level managers. The total team size is approximately 11 FTEs with work centers in 4 or 5 locations across 2 countries and on occasion will directly/indirectly account for small TDY teams visiting the region and serve as a senior advisor to members assigned to other operational Frames. Conducts interview, makes hiring decisions, assigns work roles, and establishes both training and operational processes to ensure adequate human resources to meet the challenges of the region. Submits regular reports on daily operations, refresh efforts, and project management and delivers or oversees training to maintain adequate human resources to meet regional challenges. Submits and approves travel requests, to support regional needs and coordinates with government officials to present or clarify support requirements. Serves as the POC to address regional customer concerns, publishes work schedules and on-call rosters and collaborates with other Regional Managers to pool resources as needed. Tracks productivity to determine worker or process weaknesses, onboards new employees and enforces compliance standards for both the customer and ManTech. Sets goals and evaluate employee performance and provides direct and indirect feedback to subcontractors temporarily assigned to the region, as required. Provides close communication and collaboration with customers, senior leaders, and other ManTech management personnel. Minimum Qualifications: 8+ years of relevant experience, to include some management role experience and complete understanding of IT equipment and service life as well as planning and implementation of equipment replacement Experience and strong oral and written communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey technical and business concepts to various audiences and to communicate effectively with senior managers, colleagues and other stakeholders Experience with and the ability to handle complex customer situations and interact with all levels of personnel to provide a quick and effective resolution IAT level II baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M such as Security+ CE (MUST obtain before start date) Willingness to travel to support operational requirements Experience with resource management with the ability to manage teams, personnel and customers' needs. Experience effectively managing and satisfying small- and large-scale projects of a technical nature Preferred Qualifications: Experience with IT ticket management system experience; preferably with ServiceNow. Experience with large scale enterprise IT contracts. Experience and the ability to build service resolution teams to react quickly to high priority incidents during the installation process to avoid mission shut down. Clearance Requirements: Must have a current/active TS/SCI w/ Poly Physical Requirements: Must be able to be in a stationary position more than 50% of the time Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a computer The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Role: Programme Deputy Director - SC Location: London or Bristol (1-3 days/week on site flexible) IR35: Inside Rate: £(Apply online only)/day (MAX) Duration: 12 Months Security Clearance: SC Essential: Oracle Fusion ERP Implementation Previous GOV, Defence experience The Role: The Programme Deputy Director will be responsible for ensuring joined up delivery across the multi-faceted Programme team. The postholder will offer the Programme Director both a clear line of sight into overall progress and pinch points at the strategic level, while being able to act as an empowered deputy helping to support the multitude of governance and stakeholder meetings in this critical phase of the programme. Working closely with the Programme Director (PD) and all other members of Leadership Team, to ensure new issues arising are captured and worked through into existing ways of working. The postholder will work particularly closely with the programme leads for HR, Finance and Commercial functional design, Transformation Business Change, commercial lead and Project Management Office, factoring in multiple drivers into the high-level programme plan and priorities. They will need to build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the cluster and other central government professional hubs, especially to support the PD to shape the operating environment. Provide effective and strategic Programme Delivery leadership and support to the PD as necessary. The post will need to be able to drive strong leadership. The total number of people working across the programmes exceeds 130 colleagues, including Civil Servants and consultants, change professionals and other corporate professional teams. These groups need to work as a coherent team and will be based across the country at multiple sites. There will be a blend of employees and contractors working across multi-disciplinary teams including Finance, HR, Commercial, Digital, Analytical, Operational and Project Delivery disciplines. Support the PD to build a high performing, inclusive and multi-disciplinary programme team comprising HR, Finance, Digital, Change and Commercial professionals both embedded and in partnership roles from the 4 Departments, working closely with the Departmental Programme Directors and their departmental teams. Requirements: Programme Performance & Controls drive success criteria, set project controls and be accountable for performance. Monitor and control progress, leadership of the delivery across the programmes in the Portfolio providing matrix management to the programme managers heading up each of the critical workstreams. Provide effective leadership and management controls. Set project controls and stop / go decision points. Design programme schedule and at each stage and manage change within it. Set appropriate delivery methodologies. Manage effective transition between phases and working with local programme managers dependencies across programmes. Develop PPM capability and fostering innovation across the programme; with a laser like focus on outcome and benefits delivery. The role requires working across line management chains and with senior leaders to own and drive change in their areas Support the PD and senior management colleagues to jointly manage senior stakeholders buy in and appropriate intervention to delivery plans. Form collaborative relationships with colleagues both internally and externally- seeking opportunity for collaboration and consensus. Accountable for ensuring strategic and operational risks and issues are identified, prioritised, assessed and mitigated. Ensure senior stakeholders are briefed, updated and where appropriate, enrolled in the management and control of key risks. Identify and engage specialists as appropriate. Where needed provide intervention to turn round areas of the programme, providing early intervention where delivery is going off track. Identify and engage specialists as appropriate Guidance and support Provide direction. support, guidance and coaching and guidance to team and more broadly across department and government. Provide across the Portfolio team. Promote effective individual and team performance. Manage integration with other inter-dependent projects and performance. Ensure appropriate standards, good practices and lessons learned are sought and applied. Ensure the product / transition deliverables are well defined and agreed with stakeholders. Manage project closure and sign off. Leadership vision & objectives Create an environment in which projects can succeed working effectively together and managing dependencies, ensuring risks are owned and acted on. Work with senior stakeholders to resolve issues and act as a link between the programme and business governance Security Clearance: SC Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)
18/04/2025
Contractor
Role: Programme Deputy Director - SC Location: London or Bristol (1-3 days/week on site flexible) IR35: Inside Rate: £(Apply online only)/day (MAX) Duration: 12 Months Security Clearance: SC Essential: Oracle Fusion ERP Implementation Previous GOV, Defence experience The Role: The Programme Deputy Director will be responsible for ensuring joined up delivery across the multi-faceted Programme team. The postholder will offer the Programme Director both a clear line of sight into overall progress and pinch points at the strategic level, while being able to act as an empowered deputy helping to support the multitude of governance and stakeholder meetings in this critical phase of the programme. Working closely with the Programme Director (PD) and all other members of Leadership Team, to ensure new issues arising are captured and worked through into existing ways of working. The postholder will work particularly closely with the programme leads for HR, Finance and Commercial functional design, Transformation Business Change, commercial lead and Project Management Office, factoring in multiple drivers into the high-level programme plan and priorities. They will need to build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the cluster and other central government professional hubs, especially to support the PD to shape the operating environment. Provide effective and strategic Programme Delivery leadership and support to the PD as necessary. The post will need to be able to drive strong leadership. The total number of people working across the programmes exceeds 130 colleagues, including Civil Servants and consultants, change professionals and other corporate professional teams. These groups need to work as a coherent team and will be based across the country at multiple sites. There will be a blend of employees and contractors working across multi-disciplinary teams including Finance, HR, Commercial, Digital, Analytical, Operational and Project Delivery disciplines. Support the PD to build a high performing, inclusive and multi-disciplinary programme team comprising HR, Finance, Digital, Change and Commercial professionals both embedded and in partnership roles from the 4 Departments, working closely with the Departmental Programme Directors and their departmental teams. Requirements: Programme Performance & Controls drive success criteria, set project controls and be accountable for performance. Monitor and control progress, leadership of the delivery across the programmes in the Portfolio providing matrix management to the programme managers heading up each of the critical workstreams. Provide effective leadership and management controls. Set project controls and stop / go decision points. Design programme schedule and at each stage and manage change within it. Set appropriate delivery methodologies. Manage effective transition between phases and working with local programme managers dependencies across programmes. Develop PPM capability and fostering innovation across the programme; with a laser like focus on outcome and benefits delivery. The role requires working across line management chains and with senior leaders to own and drive change in their areas Support the PD and senior management colleagues to jointly manage senior stakeholders buy in and appropriate intervention to delivery plans. Form collaborative relationships with colleagues both internally and externally- seeking opportunity for collaboration and consensus. Accountable for ensuring strategic and operational risks and issues are identified, prioritised, assessed and mitigated. Ensure senior stakeholders are briefed, updated and where appropriate, enrolled in the management and control of key risks. Identify and engage specialists as appropriate. Where needed provide intervention to turn round areas of the programme, providing early intervention where delivery is going off track. Identify and engage specialists as appropriate Guidance and support Provide direction. support, guidance and coaching and guidance to team and more broadly across department and government. Provide across the Portfolio team. Promote effective individual and team performance. Manage integration with other inter-dependent projects and performance. Ensure appropriate standards, good practices and lessons learned are sought and applied. Ensure the product / transition deliverables are well defined and agreed with stakeholders. Manage project closure and sign off. Leadership vision & objectives Create an environment in which projects can succeed working effectively together and managing dependencies, ensuring risks are owned and acted on. Work with senior stakeholders to resolve issues and act as a link between the programme and business governance Security Clearance: SC Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)
Job Title: Head of Development Location: Exeter (Hybrid Working) Salary: DOE About the Role Our client, a rapidly growing SaaS company based in Exeter, is looking for a Head of Engineering to lead and scale their development team. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role, responsible for technical direction, team growth, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions. You will work closely with senior leadership to align engineering efforts with business goals, drive innovation, and build a strong engineering culture. While this is a leadership-focused role, a solid technical background is essential to guide architectural decisions and mentor engineers. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and scale the engineering team, fostering a high-performance culture. Define and implement the technical strategy to support business growth. Oversee architecture decisions, system scalability, and software quality. Work closely with product, design, and operations teams to deliver projects effectively. Manage engineering processes, resource planning, and technical roadmaps. Ensure best practices in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, security, and CI/CD pipelines. Drive continuous improvement in tools, workflows, and engineering standards. Play a key role in hiring, retaining, and developing top engineering talent. About You Proven experience as a Head of Engineering, Engineering Manager, or Tech Lead in a SaaS or technology-driven company. Strong technical background in modern software development, with experience in cloud-based architectures and scalable systems. Knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP, along with DevOps and CI/CD best practices. Experience leading cross-functional teams in an agile development environment. Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to align technical teams with business objectives. Passion for mentoring, innovation, and building a strong engineering culture. Desirable Skills Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems. Exposure to AI, data engineering, or machine learning. Familiarity with frontend and backend technologies (JavaScript frameworks, APIs, etc.). Experience in performance optimization and security best practices. What s on Offer? A key leadership role in a fast-growing SaaS company. Competitive salary and benefits package. The opportunity to shape the technical vision and engineering culture of a scaling business.
18/04/2025
Full time
Job Title: Head of Development Location: Exeter (Hybrid Working) Salary: DOE About the Role Our client, a rapidly growing SaaS company based in Exeter, is looking for a Head of Engineering to lead and scale their development team. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role, responsible for technical direction, team growth, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions. You will work closely with senior leadership to align engineering efforts with business goals, drive innovation, and build a strong engineering culture. While this is a leadership-focused role, a solid technical background is essential to guide architectural decisions and mentor engineers. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and scale the engineering team, fostering a high-performance culture. Define and implement the technical strategy to support business growth. Oversee architecture decisions, system scalability, and software quality. Work closely with product, design, and operations teams to deliver projects effectively. Manage engineering processes, resource planning, and technical roadmaps. Ensure best practices in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, security, and CI/CD pipelines. Drive continuous improvement in tools, workflows, and engineering standards. Play a key role in hiring, retaining, and developing top engineering talent. About You Proven experience as a Head of Engineering, Engineering Manager, or Tech Lead in a SaaS or technology-driven company. Strong technical background in modern software development, with experience in cloud-based architectures and scalable systems. Knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP, along with DevOps and CI/CD best practices. Experience leading cross-functional teams in an agile development environment. Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to align technical teams with business objectives. Passion for mentoring, innovation, and building a strong engineering culture. Desirable Skills Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems. Exposure to AI, data engineering, or machine learning. Familiarity with frontend and backend technologies (JavaScript frameworks, APIs, etc.). Experience in performance optimization and security best practices. What s on Offer? A key leadership role in a fast-growing SaaS company. Competitive salary and benefits package. The opportunity to shape the technical vision and engineering culture of a scaling business.
Corporate Resources and Business Improvement The Resources and Business Improvement directorate is led by Dianne Tranmer. It is responsible for: People Function, Facilities Management, Digital Experience Unit and Technology Group, Information Governance, Executive Support Team and leadership of all our shared services across the GLA Group. About the team The Mayor of London's Data for London programme has been established to improve the flow and usage of data to serve citizens, solve city challenges, and promote productivity - putting data into the hands of those who can make a positive difference for London. The Data for London Advisory Board brings together data leaders from across public, private and civil society and includes expertise in the fields of data science, data ethics, smart cities, cyber security, public engagement and data journalism. Inside the GLA's Digital Experience Unit, the Data for London team are working to 'fix the plumbing' for the data ecosystem in London. This includes delivering a rebuild of the London Datastore , which serves 2m users and contains 18,000 data files. As we work towards that full rebuild, the team have released the first component of new data infrastructure for London: the Data for London Library. The Data for London Library will allow users to search city data, all in one place. We will harvest metadata from many more organisations across London than the current DataStore and put it all in one searchable Library, allowing data analysts to find new datasets or possible collaborators to solve their problem. The Data for London team now moves onto the second phase of the rebuild. This will be focused on data sharing and access management, ensuring effective governance, roles and responsibilities, and secure access. About the role This new role offers a great opportunity to apply your digital project management skills to a series of flagship data projects. Working as part of the Data for London team, you will convene stakeholders from the public, third and private sectors within London's data ecosystem to understand their needs. You'll help drive innovation by exploring new datasets, data sharing and how data is integrated into decision making. You'll run workshops and oversee the design and delivery of micro-experiments to validate hypotheses about the role data can play in specific exemplar projects. This may include expanding existing platforms, such as Data for London, or identifying opportunities to test and scale emerging technologies. Finally, in conjunction with the wider Data for London team, the role will support relevant cross-sector groups and partnerships to deliver the agreed outputs, which may include new data products and services. In addition to your work on exemplars, the Data Business Partner will act as a trusted advisor on all aspects of the Data for London programme, owning and cultivating relationships with internal partners across the Greater London Authority. The role will work in partnership with directorate leaders and senior managers to provide high-quality strategic data advice, direction, insight and support, balancing the needs of end users with strategic policy objectives. What your day will look like: Support the Head of Data for London by working closely with managers across the Greater London Authority, gaining sufficient knowledge of the affairs of their data-related needs, challenges, and opportunities. Develop and maintain strong relationships with directors and senior managers, acting as a credible strategic partner on how to effectively leverage the resources, tools, and expertise available within the Data for London program and City Intelligence Unit. Act as the primary point of contact for Data for London partner projects, ensuring timely and effective communication and expectation management. Lead secretariat support for the Data Projects Review group, including organizing meetings, preparing agendas, documenting decisions, and following up on action items. Facilitate the prioritisation process for Data for London partner requests, ensuring alignment with the programme and wider organization's strategic objectives and available resources. Identify opportunities for cross-collaboration and knowledge sharing among partners, promoting a culture of data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement. Influence and challenge strategic decisions ensuring stakeholders are fully aware of the impact decisions made may have on strategic GLA data priorities, including the provision of accurate management information to enable evidence-based decision making. Realise the benefits of London's diversity by promoting and enabling equality of opportunities and promoting the diverse needs and aspirations of London's communities. Skills, knowledge and experience To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria: Ability to provide credible professional advice, challenge and innovative solutions to senior stakeholders Experience of implementing improvements to people systems and processes Ability to present technical / complex people information (orally and in writing) clearly and concisely to non-technical senior stakeholders Strong understanding of data management principles, including open data publishing, data analytics, data governance, data quality, and data privacy. Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Experience in project management and the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines. The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA Competency Framework How to apply If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following: Up to date CV Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the 'CV and Cover Letters' section' of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement. Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., "CV - applicant name - 012345) As part of GLA's continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination. If you have questions about the role If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Martine Wauben would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at . If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the who support the GLA with recruitment. Assessment process Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel. If shortlisted, you'll be invited to an interview. The interview date is to be confirmed, around 6-9 May 2025. Equality, diversity and inclusion London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share. Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required. Benefits GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office. In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days' annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme. Additional Information Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration. . click apply for full job details
17/04/2025
Full time
Corporate Resources and Business Improvement The Resources and Business Improvement directorate is led by Dianne Tranmer. It is responsible for: People Function, Facilities Management, Digital Experience Unit and Technology Group, Information Governance, Executive Support Team and leadership of all our shared services across the GLA Group. About the team The Mayor of London's Data for London programme has been established to improve the flow and usage of data to serve citizens, solve city challenges, and promote productivity - putting data into the hands of those who can make a positive difference for London. The Data for London Advisory Board brings together data leaders from across public, private and civil society and includes expertise in the fields of data science, data ethics, smart cities, cyber security, public engagement and data journalism. Inside the GLA's Digital Experience Unit, the Data for London team are working to 'fix the plumbing' for the data ecosystem in London. This includes delivering a rebuild of the London Datastore , which serves 2m users and contains 18,000 data files. As we work towards that full rebuild, the team have released the first component of new data infrastructure for London: the Data for London Library. The Data for London Library will allow users to search city data, all in one place. We will harvest metadata from many more organisations across London than the current DataStore and put it all in one searchable Library, allowing data analysts to find new datasets or possible collaborators to solve their problem. The Data for London team now moves onto the second phase of the rebuild. This will be focused on data sharing and access management, ensuring effective governance, roles and responsibilities, and secure access. About the role This new role offers a great opportunity to apply your digital project management skills to a series of flagship data projects. Working as part of the Data for London team, you will convene stakeholders from the public, third and private sectors within London's data ecosystem to understand their needs. You'll help drive innovation by exploring new datasets, data sharing and how data is integrated into decision making. You'll run workshops and oversee the design and delivery of micro-experiments to validate hypotheses about the role data can play in specific exemplar projects. This may include expanding existing platforms, such as Data for London, or identifying opportunities to test and scale emerging technologies. Finally, in conjunction with the wider Data for London team, the role will support relevant cross-sector groups and partnerships to deliver the agreed outputs, which may include new data products and services. In addition to your work on exemplars, the Data Business Partner will act as a trusted advisor on all aspects of the Data for London programme, owning and cultivating relationships with internal partners across the Greater London Authority. The role will work in partnership with directorate leaders and senior managers to provide high-quality strategic data advice, direction, insight and support, balancing the needs of end users with strategic policy objectives. What your day will look like: Support the Head of Data for London by working closely with managers across the Greater London Authority, gaining sufficient knowledge of the affairs of their data-related needs, challenges, and opportunities. Develop and maintain strong relationships with directors and senior managers, acting as a credible strategic partner on how to effectively leverage the resources, tools, and expertise available within the Data for London program and City Intelligence Unit. Act as the primary point of contact for Data for London partner projects, ensuring timely and effective communication and expectation management. Lead secretariat support for the Data Projects Review group, including organizing meetings, preparing agendas, documenting decisions, and following up on action items. Facilitate the prioritisation process for Data for London partner requests, ensuring alignment with the programme and wider organization's strategic objectives and available resources. Identify opportunities for cross-collaboration and knowledge sharing among partners, promoting a culture of data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement. Influence and challenge strategic decisions ensuring stakeholders are fully aware of the impact decisions made may have on strategic GLA data priorities, including the provision of accurate management information to enable evidence-based decision making. Realise the benefits of London's diversity by promoting and enabling equality of opportunities and promoting the diverse needs and aspirations of London's communities. Skills, knowledge and experience To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria: Ability to provide credible professional advice, challenge and innovative solutions to senior stakeholders Experience of implementing improvements to people systems and processes Ability to present technical / complex people information (orally and in writing) clearly and concisely to non-technical senior stakeholders Strong understanding of data management principles, including open data publishing, data analytics, data governance, data quality, and data privacy. Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Experience in project management and the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines. The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA Competency Framework How to apply If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following: Up to date CV Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the 'CV and Cover Letters' section' of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement. Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., "CV - applicant name - 012345) As part of GLA's continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination. If you have questions about the role If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Martine Wauben would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at . If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the who support the GLA with recruitment. Assessment process Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel. If shortlisted, you'll be invited to an interview. The interview date is to be confirmed, around 6-9 May 2025. Equality, diversity and inclusion London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share. Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required. Benefits GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office. In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days' annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme. Additional Information Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration. . click apply for full job details
Our leading Douglas-based Finance Sector Client is expanding its Finance Team as they progress an ambitious transformation programme. As they evolve the technology organisation, they require an experienced Enterprise Test Manager. Note - this role is based on the Isle of Man, so requires candidates to either be based on the island currently or be open to relocation. The Enterprise Test Manager to lead the organisation-wide testing strategy, ensuring scalable, efficient, and high-quality software deliveries.The main responsibilities will include: Defining and implementing a comprehensive enterprise-wide testing strategy across functional, non-functional, and automated testing Driving the test transformation roadmap, improving frameworks, methodologies, and tooling across strategic portfolio projects and BAU streams Configuring and optimising Azure DevOps to integrate test management, automation, reporting, and quality tracking into the development lifecycle Engaging and influencing senior stakeholders, including executive-level leadership, to align testing strategies with business priorities Building trusted relationships across the business and technology teams, ensuring transparency and a shared commitment to quality Providing leadership to the testing function, promoting automation-first approaches, continuous improvement, and risk-based quality assurance Embedding performance, security, usability, and functional testing throughout the software development lifecycle to ensure production-ready releases The ideal candidate for the role of Enterprise Test Manager will have: Ideally a Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience) Proven experience in transforming test functions, implementing modern test strategies, frameworks, and tools Excellent leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to motivate and influence a multi-facetted test team Strong expertise in configuring and optimising Azure DevOps for the management of cross functional testing activities A proven track record of effective stakeholder engagement, with the ability to build trust at all levels, including executive leadership Experience in driving efficiencies via best practice test frameworks and automation-led testing approaches within Agile/DevOps environments
17/04/2025
Full time
Our leading Douglas-based Finance Sector Client is expanding its Finance Team as they progress an ambitious transformation programme. As they evolve the technology organisation, they require an experienced Enterprise Test Manager. Note - this role is based on the Isle of Man, so requires candidates to either be based on the island currently or be open to relocation. The Enterprise Test Manager to lead the organisation-wide testing strategy, ensuring scalable, efficient, and high-quality software deliveries.The main responsibilities will include: Defining and implementing a comprehensive enterprise-wide testing strategy across functional, non-functional, and automated testing Driving the test transformation roadmap, improving frameworks, methodologies, and tooling across strategic portfolio projects and BAU streams Configuring and optimising Azure DevOps to integrate test management, automation, reporting, and quality tracking into the development lifecycle Engaging and influencing senior stakeholders, including executive-level leadership, to align testing strategies with business priorities Building trusted relationships across the business and technology teams, ensuring transparency and a shared commitment to quality Providing leadership to the testing function, promoting automation-first approaches, continuous improvement, and risk-based quality assurance Embedding performance, security, usability, and functional testing throughout the software development lifecycle to ensure production-ready releases The ideal candidate for the role of Enterprise Test Manager will have: Ideally a Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience) Proven experience in transforming test functions, implementing modern test strategies, frameworks, and tools Excellent leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to motivate and influence a multi-facetted test team Strong expertise in configuring and optimising Azure DevOps for the management of cross functional testing activities A proven track record of effective stakeholder engagement, with the ability to build trust at all levels, including executive leadership Experience in driving efficiencies via best practice test frameworks and automation-led testing approaches within Agile/DevOps environments
Role purpose: To attend customer sites to provide support on IT hardware and software products, within the required Service Level Agreement (SLA). To work efficiently and proactively to deliver IT support services to a wide range of customers. Security clearance will be required for this role. Key responsibilities: Will be required to undertake advanced diagnostics, repair, and replace PCs, Laptops, Printers, Servers, relevant network support, retail equipment, and associated peripherals. Complete customer rebuilds and configuration to desk. Assist other engineers in the delivery of service to our customers. Cover site roles where required due to planned or unplanned absence. Achieve the dynamic KPI targets set for your role. Communicate with Call Administration teams and the Field Delivery Manager throughout the day to effectively manage all call details real-time and gain a full understanding of the customer's SLA requirements. Utilise a mobile device to check and update allocated calls in a timely manner to achieve required commit time and reflect actual work done in real-time by way of accurate and quality updates. This will also include the completion of any part movements and RMA generation. Will be able to carry out IMAC projects with little supervision and lead as and when required. Will embrace and train on any new technologies and maintain the skills and knowledge required to perform the role to the required standard. Carry out any other reasonable request from your line management. Participate in 24/7 coverage via a rota system. Work a certain amount of overtime when required to do so. Practice 'Quick Win' processes. Act as a mentor to other engineers when required. Be compliant with management system policies, company policies & guidelines, and take responsibility for health & safety in the workplace. Will maintain company assets to keep them in good working order and good general condition. Be familiar with customer policies and processes where applicable. Skills and experience: Must always be professional and presentable. Must have a full UK driving licence. Must have excellent customer-facing skills. Will be required to be self-motivated with good organisational skills and can work unsupervised. Must possess or can obtain relevant technical certifications. Must possess at least the CompTIA A+, CompTIA Server+ qualifications, or have the equivalent knowledge/experience. Must possess the ability to work at height and undertake varied manual handling activities. Will display positive behaviours that support team productivity. Must have a high standard of communication and interpersonal skills to support colleagues and team members.
17/04/2025
Full time
Role purpose: To attend customer sites to provide support on IT hardware and software products, within the required Service Level Agreement (SLA). To work efficiently and proactively to deliver IT support services to a wide range of customers. Security clearance will be required for this role. Key responsibilities: Will be required to undertake advanced diagnostics, repair, and replace PCs, Laptops, Printers, Servers, relevant network support, retail equipment, and associated peripherals. Complete customer rebuilds and configuration to desk. Assist other engineers in the delivery of service to our customers. Cover site roles where required due to planned or unplanned absence. Achieve the dynamic KPI targets set for your role. Communicate with Call Administration teams and the Field Delivery Manager throughout the day to effectively manage all call details real-time and gain a full understanding of the customer's SLA requirements. Utilise a mobile device to check and update allocated calls in a timely manner to achieve required commit time and reflect actual work done in real-time by way of accurate and quality updates. This will also include the completion of any part movements and RMA generation. Will be able to carry out IMAC projects with little supervision and lead as and when required. Will embrace and train on any new technologies and maintain the skills and knowledge required to perform the role to the required standard. Carry out any other reasonable request from your line management. Participate in 24/7 coverage via a rota system. Work a certain amount of overtime when required to do so. Practice 'Quick Win' processes. Act as a mentor to other engineers when required. Be compliant with management system policies, company policies & guidelines, and take responsibility for health & safety in the workplace. Will maintain company assets to keep them in good working order and good general condition. Be familiar with customer policies and processes where applicable. Skills and experience: Must always be professional and presentable. Must have a full UK driving licence. Must have excellent customer-facing skills. Will be required to be self-motivated with good organisational skills and can work unsupervised. Must possess or can obtain relevant technical certifications. Must possess at least the CompTIA A+, CompTIA Server+ qualifications, or have the equivalent knowledge/experience. Must possess the ability to work at height and undertake varied manual handling activities. Will display positive behaviours that support team productivity. Must have a high standard of communication and interpersonal skills to support colleagues and team members.
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