Acorn Insurance and Financial Services Limited
Liverpool
We are looking for an innovative, broadly experienced all round developer with demonstrable business acumen and team leadership skills, to act as the main technical point to drive forward technical solutions as required for our Private Lines division (Private Car and Commercial Vehicle). Much of this will be web based and / or mobile solutions.
The Technical Lead requires direct working relationships with key business owners, their proxies and project managers responsible for driving forward a particular business division
A successful candidate may be more highly front end or more back end experienced – which is OK, but you must have actively contributed to complex product development solutions with full engagement across multiple areas of technical specialism so is able to fully understand the roles, relationships and dependencies that each of each of these disciplines characterise.
Job Title: Technical Business Lead
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Salary: £70,000-£85,000 DOE
What you will be doing:
Developing new and enhancing existing user-facing solutions
Providing technical guidance, decision making and leadership of a delivery team comprising product owners, BA’s, PM’s, front end devs, back end dev, database developers, digital analysts, QA technicians
Ensuring DevOps Epics, pbi’s, tasks, feature flagging, Assurance criteria and all testing strategies align with company standards
Ensuring system are well documented and tested for resilience / failover / auto scaling as specified
Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use.
Ensuring high quality software product delivery to timescales with reliable estimates and actual effort recorded
Work with multiple internal stakeholders to ensure common understanding of technical approaches to architecture and implementation
Collaborating with all other technical teams proactively and with consideration of priorities and workloads, working collaboratively in a multi disciplinary team to reach team goals
Ensure mandated ‘core systems’ upgrades are appropriately managed
Liaise with 3rd parties as appropriate depending on product requirements
Provide BAU bug handling, hot fix deployment as and when required
Putting security and performance at the heart of all products and processes
What we are looking for:
Capable of advising on modern, secure, technical solutions to achieve product owner goals
Highly proficient in either front end or back end modern technology tooling and coding standards, especially react, react Native, Next JS, C# dot Net, Event driven systems, Azure Devops, SOLID and clean architecture patterns
Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
Backed C#, dotNET, VS Core development
Thorough understanding of front end typescript frameworks and core principles
Solid understanding of modern specifications when developing components.
Experience with the React Material UI Framework and an eye for design and understanding UI/UX practices
Experience working with REST APIs and webhooks
Knowledge of Docker and Docker Compose
Strong development experience in microservice based enterprise architecture, SOLID principles, clean architecture, Azure service Bus, RabbitMQ, Mass transit, MediatR
Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token, OAuth etc
Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools
Understanding of popular front-end development tools such as Yarn, Webpack, Vitjs, StoryBook, Jest, Eslint, Prettier, Husky, etc.
Good awareness of logging and alerting strategies and tooling (e.g. loki/Grafana)
Familiarity with code versioning tools such as Git
Good understanding of Google Adwords, GLCID’s, Tag Manager for tracking conversion
Solid experience of CI/CD pipelines in DevOps
About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.
At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.
The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.
Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
6 Free Counselling sessions per year
Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
Financial:
A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.
Reward, Recognition and Culture :
Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
25/04/2025
Full time
We are looking for an innovative, broadly experienced all round developer with demonstrable business acumen and team leadership skills, to act as the main technical point to drive forward technical solutions as required for our Private Lines division (Private Car and Commercial Vehicle). Much of this will be web based and / or mobile solutions.
The Technical Lead requires direct working relationships with key business owners, their proxies and project managers responsible for driving forward a particular business division
A successful candidate may be more highly front end or more back end experienced – which is OK, but you must have actively contributed to complex product development solutions with full engagement across multiple areas of technical specialism so is able to fully understand the roles, relationships and dependencies that each of each of these disciplines characterise.
Job Title: Technical Business Lead
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Salary: £70,000-£85,000 DOE
What you will be doing:
Developing new and enhancing existing user-facing solutions
Providing technical guidance, decision making and leadership of a delivery team comprising product owners, BA’s, PM’s, front end devs, back end dev, database developers, digital analysts, QA technicians
Ensuring DevOps Epics, pbi’s, tasks, feature flagging, Assurance criteria and all testing strategies align with company standards
Ensuring system are well documented and tested for resilience / failover / auto scaling as specified
Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use.
Ensuring high quality software product delivery to timescales with reliable estimates and actual effort recorded
Work with multiple internal stakeholders to ensure common understanding of technical approaches to architecture and implementation
Collaborating with all other technical teams proactively and with consideration of priorities and workloads, working collaboratively in a multi disciplinary team to reach team goals
Ensure mandated ‘core systems’ upgrades are appropriately managed
Liaise with 3rd parties as appropriate depending on product requirements
Provide BAU bug handling, hot fix deployment as and when required
Putting security and performance at the heart of all products and processes
What we are looking for:
Capable of advising on modern, secure, technical solutions to achieve product owner goals
Highly proficient in either front end or back end modern technology tooling and coding standards, especially react, react Native, Next JS, C# dot Net, Event driven systems, Azure Devops, SOLID and clean architecture patterns
Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
Backed C#, dotNET, VS Core development
Thorough understanding of front end typescript frameworks and core principles
Solid understanding of modern specifications when developing components.
Experience with the React Material UI Framework and an eye for design and understanding UI/UX practices
Experience working with REST APIs and webhooks
Knowledge of Docker and Docker Compose
Strong development experience in microservice based enterprise architecture, SOLID principles, clean architecture, Azure service Bus, RabbitMQ, Mass transit, MediatR
Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token, OAuth etc
Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools
Understanding of popular front-end development tools such as Yarn, Webpack, Vitjs, StoryBook, Jest, Eslint, Prettier, Husky, etc.
Good awareness of logging and alerting strategies and tooling (e.g. loki/Grafana)
Familiarity with code versioning tools such as Git
Good understanding of Google Adwords, GLCID’s, Tag Manager for tracking conversion
Solid experience of CI/CD pipelines in DevOps
About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.
At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.
The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.
Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
6 Free Counselling sessions per year
Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
Financial:
A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.
Reward, Recognition and Culture :
Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
Students’ Union UCL is an organisation that exists to make more happen. We are the representative body for University College London’s (UCL) students, one of the most diverse student communities in the world. We are one of the largest student-led organisations in the UK and a charity with over 48,000 members. We provide opportunities for 300 staff and have an annual turnover of more than £12m.We are a registered charity employing over 100 career staff and 300 student staff, with an annual turnover of more than £12m, delivering a wide range of services and representative functions for UCL students. We have the widest portfolio of services of any student organisation in the country, managing UCL’s extracurricular programmes for sport, music, drama, dance, media, volunteering, academic societies and intercultural engagement; providing a wide range of fantastic social spaces; leading on student democracy and representation across UCL; and offering excellent student support services.
It's an exciting time to join our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s groundbreaking Student Life Strategy. This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community.
We support hybrid working. Excellent benefits including defined benefit pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. We are proud of high levels of staff engagement and pride ourselves on being a great place to work.
Job description
Do you have experience leading the delivery of IT & digital projects? Do you have experience managing a team? If so, we want to hear from you.
The IT & Digital Manager is responsible for ensuring the effective operational delivery and continuous improvement of IT and digital services at Students' Union UCL. The role is responsible for the management of the IT & Digital team, supervising and supporting their day-to-day work and professional development. Reporting to the Head of IT & Digital, the role will work with them and stakeholders across the organisation to collaboratively design, plan and implement innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and elevate user experience. They will ensure high levels of quality and customer satisfaction, enabling the Union to deliver more for our members through secure, stable and effective IT and digital tools.
Please view the Job Pack below for more details on our organisation and the role, including the full job description and person specification.
How to Apply
Please apply directly through our website using the apply button.
Applicants should note that CVs will not be accepted and that the statement of support for application should address the selection criteria in the person specification and outline your reasons for applying.
Please note, unfortunately Students’ Union UCL are not in the position to sponsor any work visas at this time.
26/02/2025
Full time
Students’ Union UCL is an organisation that exists to make more happen. We are the representative body for University College London’s (UCL) students, one of the most diverse student communities in the world. We are one of the largest student-led organisations in the UK and a charity with over 48,000 members. We provide opportunities for 300 staff and have an annual turnover of more than £12m.We are a registered charity employing over 100 career staff and 300 student staff, with an annual turnover of more than £12m, delivering a wide range of services and representative functions for UCL students. We have the widest portfolio of services of any student organisation in the country, managing UCL’s extracurricular programmes for sport, music, drama, dance, media, volunteering, academic societies and intercultural engagement; providing a wide range of fantastic social spaces; leading on student democracy and representation across UCL; and offering excellent student support services.
It's an exciting time to join our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s groundbreaking Student Life Strategy. This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community.
We support hybrid working. Excellent benefits including defined benefit pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. We are proud of high levels of staff engagement and pride ourselves on being a great place to work.
Job description
Do you have experience leading the delivery of IT & digital projects? Do you have experience managing a team? If so, we want to hear from you.
The IT & Digital Manager is responsible for ensuring the effective operational delivery and continuous improvement of IT and digital services at Students' Union UCL. The role is responsible for the management of the IT & Digital team, supervising and supporting their day-to-day work and professional development. Reporting to the Head of IT & Digital, the role will work with them and stakeholders across the organisation to collaboratively design, plan and implement innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and elevate user experience. They will ensure high levels of quality and customer satisfaction, enabling the Union to deliver more for our members through secure, stable and effective IT and digital tools.
Please view the Job Pack below for more details on our organisation and the role, including the full job description and person specification.
How to Apply
Please apply directly through our website using the apply button.
Applicants should note that CVs will not be accepted and that the statement of support for application should address the selection criteria in the person specification and outline your reasons for applying.
Please note, unfortunately Students’ Union UCL are not in the position to sponsor any work visas at this time.
College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences
School of Psychology & Neuroscience
IT Infrastructure Manager
Vacancy Ref: 158172
Salary: Grade 8 £49,320 - £56,921 per annum
This post is full time and open ended (permanent). Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.
The University of Glasgow is seeking to appoint a talented and highly motivated IT Infrastructure Manager.
Reporting to the Computing Support Manager, the post holder will take a leading role in managing and maintaining the school’s IT Infrastructure, which is essential for the research, teaching and professional services of Psychology and Neuroscience. Your primary responsibility will be to collaborate with the Computing Support Manager, to manage and maintain the specialised core IT infrastructure, as well as provide user support and system development.
The post holder will work closely with the Computing Support Manager to ensure that infrastructure investments align with departmental needs and strategic priorities, optimizing resource allocation and financial planning. In addition, the successful candidate will be required to oversee the management and development of support staff, fostering a culture of excellence through the implementation of best practices, strategic talent development initiatives, and the execution of annual performance reviews.
For more information about the infrastructure and the scope of the job or for informal enquiries, please contact Raymond Elma, Raymond.Elma@glasgow.ac.uk
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Computing Support Manager, you will take a leading role in managing and maintaining the school’s IT Infrastructure, which is essential for the research, teaching and professional services of Psychology and Neuroscience. Your primary responsibility will be to collaborate with the Computing Support Manager, to manage and maintain the specialised core IT infrastructure, as well as provide user support and system development.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Lead in evaluating and enhancing the effectiveness of the School’s IT Infrastructure, maximising service quality, efficiency and continuity.
Lead the management of infrastructure, data centres and server hardware across the product lifecycle.
Provide and manage core Linux and Microsoft Windows systems to ensure vital DNS, directory, desktop, and storage services remain available, secure and patched.
Lead the management of web services and Content Management Systems running Apache, PHP, Tomcat, MySQL/MariaDB, Python.
"Investigate new and emerging technologies through innovative design of complex systems and usage of specialist IT equipment for use in Psychology and Neuroscience teaching and research, to deliver strategic and operational benefits. Manage the allocated portion of the IT budget, ensuring an effective split between end-user and infrastructure management, and regularly present findings and budget impacts at the board level to align with organizational strategy and support informed decision-making."
Represent Psychology and Neuroscience at Campus and College IT forums, liaising with staff in Computing Service, and providing specialist advice in areas such as security, data storage and governance to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of IT provision in the University.
"Manage the allocated portion of the IT budget, ensuring an effective split between end-user and infrastructure management. Collaborate with the Computing Support Manager to contribute to the Computing Support Department's budget from an infrastructure perspective, including costing for upgrades, maintenance, and other related expenses. Work closely to ensure that infrastructure investments align with departmental needs and strategic priorities, optimizing resource allocation and financial planning."
Oversee the management and development of support staff, fostering a culture of excellence through the implementation of best practices, strategic talent development initiatives, and the execution of annual performance reviews.
Lead end-to-end project management with a high degree of autonomy, ensuring successful project delivery from inception to completion. Oversee the creation of comprehensive documentation and provide training to colleagues as needed to support project objectives and knowledge transfer
Partner with the University Central IT to design and implement advanced IT security policies, ensuring alignment with institutional standards and enhancing the overall cybersecurity framework
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential:
A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework Level 9 (Ordinary Degree, Scottish Vocational Qualification level 4), or equivalent experience of personal development in a similar role or related role. A2 Ability to undertake the duties associated with this level of post A3 Comprehensive, expert current knowledge of IT standards, systems, and provision to support delivery of research and teaching.
Desirable:
B1 Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification is highly desirable, with a strong emphasis on proficiency in managing local Active Directory environments.
B2 Proficiency in macOS management with JAMF certification is highly desirable.
B3 Experience of working in a Higher Education environment.
Skills Essential:
C1 Skills in LAMP platforms (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP).
C2Extensive experience in Linux/Unix administration, including user management (NIS Domain), monitoring, optimizing system performance, system updates, backups (ZFS) and network storage (NFS).
C2 Skill in managing and maintaining networking services (DNS, DHCP), which includes diagnosing and troubleshooting network problems.
C3 Expertise in Microsoft on prem Active Directory and Window Server 2019 and above.
C4 Ability to take a problem/project from conception to completion, interpreting and integrating technical and user needs appropriately.
C5 Ability to develop innovative solutions and to influence others to adopt them.
C6 Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.
C7 Demonstrable people/time/budget/project management skills of an appropriate level.
C8 Ability to work effectively with a high level of independence but also within a team.
C9 Strong analytical and innovative problem-solving skills.
C10 Ability to multitask successfully in a busy role with competing demands
C11 Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing environments.
C12 Ability to collaborate with teams within our ogranisation (e.g Information Services Security Team and Network Infrastructure Team)
Desirable:
D1 Understanding of cybersecurity principles to protect data and computational resources. D2 Compliance with data privacy regulations and institutional IT policies. D3 Ability to implement and maintain secure access protocols. D4 Support for software installations, updates, and troubleshooting. D5 Ability to provide technical support to faculty and students. D6 Conducting training sessions on best practices for using the computing grid.
D7 Expertise in managing and maintaining high-performance computing (HPC) systems, Rocks Clusters or similar.
D8 Skills in Enterprise server software and storage technologies such as, Isilon, iDrac, Microsoft failover clusters and VMware VCenter.
F9 Proficiency in virtualisation and containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker, singularity).
Experience
Essential:
E1 Experience in leading a highly specialised infrastructure team.
E2 Substantial experience in server management and systems administration in a heterogeneous environment with a mix of Linux, Unix and MS Windows server technologies providing general services, such as backup, mail, DNS, DHCP, printing and user accounts.
E4 Installation and administration of enterprise level server hardware and software. Including, server management, virtualisation, and storage management.
E5 Significant experience of a higher-level programming or scripting language such as Shell Script, Python or PowerShell.
E6 Experience managing projects in a complex multidisciplinary organisation.
E7 Experience of taking responsibility for actions that can have considerable impact on the user community.
E8 Experience of negotiating with colleagues.
Desirable:
F1 Supporting Research in an academic environment.
F2 Supporting MySQL/MariaDB relational database servers.
F3 Security with network penetration testing, diagnosis, and patching.
F4 Experience of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), Caldecott and the processing of personal and medical data.
E5 Knowledge of libraries needed for GPU clusters and distributed computing frameworks
25/11/2024
Full time
College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences
School of Psychology & Neuroscience
IT Infrastructure Manager
Vacancy Ref: 158172
Salary: Grade 8 £49,320 - £56,921 per annum
This post is full time and open ended (permanent). Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.
The University of Glasgow is seeking to appoint a talented and highly motivated IT Infrastructure Manager.
Reporting to the Computing Support Manager, the post holder will take a leading role in managing and maintaining the school’s IT Infrastructure, which is essential for the research, teaching and professional services of Psychology and Neuroscience. Your primary responsibility will be to collaborate with the Computing Support Manager, to manage and maintain the specialised core IT infrastructure, as well as provide user support and system development.
The post holder will work closely with the Computing Support Manager to ensure that infrastructure investments align with departmental needs and strategic priorities, optimizing resource allocation and financial planning. In addition, the successful candidate will be required to oversee the management and development of support staff, fostering a culture of excellence through the implementation of best practices, strategic talent development initiatives, and the execution of annual performance reviews.
For more information about the infrastructure and the scope of the job or for informal enquiries, please contact Raymond Elma, Raymond.Elma@glasgow.ac.uk
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Computing Support Manager, you will take a leading role in managing and maintaining the school’s IT Infrastructure, which is essential for the research, teaching and professional services of Psychology and Neuroscience. Your primary responsibility will be to collaborate with the Computing Support Manager, to manage and maintain the specialised core IT infrastructure, as well as provide user support and system development.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Lead in evaluating and enhancing the effectiveness of the School’s IT Infrastructure, maximising service quality, efficiency and continuity.
Lead the management of infrastructure, data centres and server hardware across the product lifecycle.
Provide and manage core Linux and Microsoft Windows systems to ensure vital DNS, directory, desktop, and storage services remain available, secure and patched.
Lead the management of web services and Content Management Systems running Apache, PHP, Tomcat, MySQL/MariaDB, Python.
"Investigate new and emerging technologies through innovative design of complex systems and usage of specialist IT equipment for use in Psychology and Neuroscience teaching and research, to deliver strategic and operational benefits. Manage the allocated portion of the IT budget, ensuring an effective split between end-user and infrastructure management, and regularly present findings and budget impacts at the board level to align with organizational strategy and support informed decision-making."
Represent Psychology and Neuroscience at Campus and College IT forums, liaising with staff in Computing Service, and providing specialist advice in areas such as security, data storage and governance to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of IT provision in the University.
"Manage the allocated portion of the IT budget, ensuring an effective split between end-user and infrastructure management. Collaborate with the Computing Support Manager to contribute to the Computing Support Department's budget from an infrastructure perspective, including costing for upgrades, maintenance, and other related expenses. Work closely to ensure that infrastructure investments align with departmental needs and strategic priorities, optimizing resource allocation and financial planning."
Oversee the management and development of support staff, fostering a culture of excellence through the implementation of best practices, strategic talent development initiatives, and the execution of annual performance reviews.
Lead end-to-end project management with a high degree of autonomy, ensuring successful project delivery from inception to completion. Oversee the creation of comprehensive documentation and provide training to colleagues as needed to support project objectives and knowledge transfer
Partner with the University Central IT to design and implement advanced IT security policies, ensuring alignment with institutional standards and enhancing the overall cybersecurity framework
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential:
A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework Level 9 (Ordinary Degree, Scottish Vocational Qualification level 4), or equivalent experience of personal development in a similar role or related role. A2 Ability to undertake the duties associated with this level of post A3 Comprehensive, expert current knowledge of IT standards, systems, and provision to support delivery of research and teaching.
Desirable:
B1 Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification is highly desirable, with a strong emphasis on proficiency in managing local Active Directory environments.
B2 Proficiency in macOS management with JAMF certification is highly desirable.
B3 Experience of working in a Higher Education environment.
Skills Essential:
C1 Skills in LAMP platforms (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP).
C2Extensive experience in Linux/Unix administration, including user management (NIS Domain), monitoring, optimizing system performance, system updates, backups (ZFS) and network storage (NFS).
C2 Skill in managing and maintaining networking services (DNS, DHCP), which includes diagnosing and troubleshooting network problems.
C3 Expertise in Microsoft on prem Active Directory and Window Server 2019 and above.
C4 Ability to take a problem/project from conception to completion, interpreting and integrating technical and user needs appropriately.
C5 Ability to develop innovative solutions and to influence others to adopt them.
C6 Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.
C7 Demonstrable people/time/budget/project management skills of an appropriate level.
C8 Ability to work effectively with a high level of independence but also within a team.
C9 Strong analytical and innovative problem-solving skills.
C10 Ability to multitask successfully in a busy role with competing demands
C11 Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing environments.
C12 Ability to collaborate with teams within our ogranisation (e.g Information Services Security Team and Network Infrastructure Team)
Desirable:
D1 Understanding of cybersecurity principles to protect data and computational resources. D2 Compliance with data privacy regulations and institutional IT policies. D3 Ability to implement and maintain secure access protocols. D4 Support for software installations, updates, and troubleshooting. D5 Ability to provide technical support to faculty and students. D6 Conducting training sessions on best practices for using the computing grid.
D7 Expertise in managing and maintaining high-performance computing (HPC) systems, Rocks Clusters or similar.
D8 Skills in Enterprise server software and storage technologies such as, Isilon, iDrac, Microsoft failover clusters and VMware VCenter.
F9 Proficiency in virtualisation and containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker, singularity).
Experience
Essential:
E1 Experience in leading a highly specialised infrastructure team.
E2 Substantial experience in server management and systems administration in a heterogeneous environment with a mix of Linux, Unix and MS Windows server technologies providing general services, such as backup, mail, DNS, DHCP, printing and user accounts.
E4 Installation and administration of enterprise level server hardware and software. Including, server management, virtualisation, and storage management.
E5 Significant experience of a higher-level programming or scripting language such as Shell Script, Python or PowerShell.
E6 Experience managing projects in a complex multidisciplinary organisation.
E7 Experience of taking responsibility for actions that can have considerable impact on the user community.
E8 Experience of negotiating with colleagues.
Desirable:
F1 Supporting Research in an academic environment.
F2 Supporting MySQL/MariaDB relational database servers.
F3 Security with network penetration testing, diagnosis, and patching.
F4 Experience of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), Caldecott and the processing of personal and medical data.
E5 Knowledge of libraries needed for GPU clusters and distributed computing frameworks
Hartpury University and Collage
Gloucestershire, UK
Service Desk Team Leader
£27,729 - £30,311 per annum
37.5 hours per week
Permanent
About Us
Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality ( The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023 ) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.
Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here
About the Role
Lead and manage the IT Service Desk by working in partnership with the academic departments and other services to ensure an excellent level of service is delivered to our students and staff.
Provide hands-on first line support for a range of technologies, including desktop PCs, mobile devices, and cloud solutions.
Drive continual service improvement, develop service desk reporting, and maintain a comprehensive internal knowledge base to meet SLAs.
To solve user problems in an efficient and timely way and to provide technical expertise to support and develop effective and efficient internal processes.
About You
You will have demonstrable experience of providing support across an environment which includes Windows desktops and servers, Office, Active Directory.
Skilled in MS Windows Desktop Support, with a solid understanding of troubleshooting, system support, and network fundamentals.
You will have previously led or played an active role in developing a service desk.
You will have strong organizational skills to manage team schedules and documentation, ensuring efficient onboarding and service consistency.
Experience of developing SLAs and KPIs associated with a Service Desk and call handling.
We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:
Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service
Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
Employee Discounts Scheme
Onsite fitness facilities
Support for continuous professional development
Flexible working opportunities available
Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Click the button below to apply online
The closing date for receipt of applications is 30th November 2024.
Interviews will be held on the W/C 9th December 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.
22/11/2024
Full time
Service Desk Team Leader
£27,729 - £30,311 per annum
37.5 hours per week
Permanent
About Us
Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality ( The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023 ) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.
Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here
About the Role
Lead and manage the IT Service Desk by working in partnership with the academic departments and other services to ensure an excellent level of service is delivered to our students and staff.
Provide hands-on first line support for a range of technologies, including desktop PCs, mobile devices, and cloud solutions.
Drive continual service improvement, develop service desk reporting, and maintain a comprehensive internal knowledge base to meet SLAs.
To solve user problems in an efficient and timely way and to provide technical expertise to support and develop effective and efficient internal processes.
About You
You will have demonstrable experience of providing support across an environment which includes Windows desktops and servers, Office, Active Directory.
Skilled in MS Windows Desktop Support, with a solid understanding of troubleshooting, system support, and network fundamentals.
You will have previously led or played an active role in developing a service desk.
You will have strong organizational skills to manage team schedules and documentation, ensuring efficient onboarding and service consistency.
Experience of developing SLAs and KPIs associated with a Service Desk and call handling.
We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:
Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service
Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
Employee Discounts Scheme
Onsite fitness facilities
Support for continuous professional development
Flexible working opportunities available
Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Click the button below to apply online
The closing date for receipt of applications is 30th November 2024.
Interviews will be held on the W/C 9th December 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.
Chief Digital Information Officer (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £120,000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent - Hybrid working
Hours: Monday – Friday – 37 hours per week (Full Time)
CE Solutions are proud to be working with 3C ICT who are looking for a Chief Digital Information Officer
Join 3C ICT as Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO): Shape the Future of Public Services
Are you a forward-thinking leader with a passion for driving digital transformation and innovation?
3C ICT is looking for an inspiring Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO) to lead our digital revolution across three ambitious councils: Cambridge City Council, South Cambridgeshire District Council, and Huntingdonshire District Council.
As CDIO, you’ll have the unique opportunity to create a lasting impact on public services by leading cutting-edge digital initiatives that improve efficiency and deliver exceptional value to the communities we serve.
Why This Role?
Lead Transformational Change: You will spearhead digital strategies, identifying new opportunities to innovate across our councils, leveraging shared technologies, resources, and expertise.
Collaborate for Success: Build and nurture strong relationships with stakeholders across three councils, driving digital synergy while recognizing each council’s unique needs and challenges.
Inspire & Lead: Guide a talented team in delivering ambitious digital transformation programs, shaping the future of public services with a focus on accessibility, efficiency, and sustainability.
What We Offer:
Strategic Impact: Work directly with the Chief Executives of the partner councils to shape and execute our vision for digital transformation.
Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative shared service that values new ideas, creative solutions, and continuous improvement.
A Leadership Role with Purpose: This is a senior, highly influential role where your leadership will leave a lasting legacy on the public sector.
About You:
Visionary Leadership: You have a proven track record in digital strategy, transformation, and service innovation.
Collaborative Approach: You understand the power of partnerships and can create synergies across different organisations and teams.
Performance-Driven: You are committed to driving results and creating a positive, high-performing digital culture.
If you're ready to take on one of the most exciting digital leadership roles in the public sector, we want to hear from you!
Apply today to be part of the future of public services.
*A full job description is available on request
The closing date has a provisional date set of Tuesday 5th November - although this is a rolling campaign, they will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and will close the advert early should they receive suitable applications. If you feel you have the experience and qualifications, please apply now!
16/10/2024
Full time
Chief Digital Information Officer (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £120,000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent - Hybrid working
Hours: Monday – Friday – 37 hours per week (Full Time)
CE Solutions are proud to be working with 3C ICT who are looking for a Chief Digital Information Officer
Join 3C ICT as Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO): Shape the Future of Public Services
Are you a forward-thinking leader with a passion for driving digital transformation and innovation?
3C ICT is looking for an inspiring Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO) to lead our digital revolution across three ambitious councils: Cambridge City Council, South Cambridgeshire District Council, and Huntingdonshire District Council.
As CDIO, you’ll have the unique opportunity to create a lasting impact on public services by leading cutting-edge digital initiatives that improve efficiency and deliver exceptional value to the communities we serve.
Why This Role?
Lead Transformational Change: You will spearhead digital strategies, identifying new opportunities to innovate across our councils, leveraging shared technologies, resources, and expertise.
Collaborate for Success: Build and nurture strong relationships with stakeholders across three councils, driving digital synergy while recognizing each council’s unique needs and challenges.
Inspire & Lead: Guide a talented team in delivering ambitious digital transformation programs, shaping the future of public services with a focus on accessibility, efficiency, and sustainability.
What We Offer:
Strategic Impact: Work directly with the Chief Executives of the partner councils to shape and execute our vision for digital transformation.
Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative shared service that values new ideas, creative solutions, and continuous improvement.
A Leadership Role with Purpose: This is a senior, highly influential role where your leadership will leave a lasting legacy on the public sector.
About You:
Visionary Leadership: You have a proven track record in digital strategy, transformation, and service innovation.
Collaborative Approach: You understand the power of partnerships and can create synergies across different organisations and teams.
Performance-Driven: You are committed to driving results and creating a positive, high-performing digital culture.
If you're ready to take on one of the most exciting digital leadership roles in the public sector, we want to hear from you!
Apply today to be part of the future of public services.
*A full job description is available on request
The closing date has a provisional date set of Tuesday 5th November - although this is a rolling campaign, they will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and will close the advert early should they receive suitable applications. If you feel you have the experience and qualifications, please apply now!
We require an Amazon Marketplace Specialist to join the E-commerce team of our thriving direct-to-customer business, Brand Threads. Through acting as subject matter expert in Amazon Marketplace promotion, trading and specialist search, you will actively improve metrics to include organic keyword searches, product visibility, reduction in PPC, and on-time delivery of targeted campaigns. Responsibilities Create, manage, and optimise product listings in line with Amazon s best practices to maximise organic visibility and sales conversions. Regularly maintain and update comprehensive product details, including images, descriptions, titles, bullet points, and backend keywords. Utilise keyword analysis tools such as Helium 10, Jungle Scout, and Prism to identify high-volume, low-competition keywords. Implement strategic keyword insights to improve organic rankings, traffic, and sales performance. Act as the key contact with licensors, ensuring timely product listing approvals and correct linking of products with merchant token IDs. Prepare and submit accurate ASIN spreadsheets regularly for licensors, especially for promotional activities and licensor-driven store campaigns. Develop and execute effective strategies to optimise organic and PPC visibility, driving maximum sales. Manage and continually refine Amazon PPC campaigns to maintain competitive ACOS and achieve high ROAS. Track and analyse performance metrics including ACOS (Advertising Cost of Sale), ROAS (Return on Ad Spend), CTR (Click-Through Rate), organic keyword rankings, conversion rates, and overall profit margins. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. The successful job holder will be expected to perform varying tasks as required by their line manager & the overall objectives of the organisation. Reward At the Cooneen Group, we focus on the well-being of our employees. In addition to a competitive rate of pay and work within a modern and comfortable environment, you ll receive a generous 35 days annual leave , private healthcare cash plan for you and your dependents, and lunchtime finish on Fridays. Facilities at our include a staff kitchen , where complimentary fresh fruit ?tea, coffee and filtered water are provided each day. Other benefits include employee assistance program, Royal London pension, paid refer a friend scheme, and employee social club. Requirements Essential Proven expertise in Amazon Seller Central strategies, including keyword optimisation and product listings Expert proficiency with Amazon optimisation and keyword research tools (Helium 10, Jungle Scout, Prism). Comprehensive understanding of Amazon s A10 algorithm, SEO best practices, and ranking strategies. Experience of managing both organic and PPC search campaigns A strong data led understanding of our competition on Amazon Track record of improvement performance and sales on Amazon Marketplace Proficiency in Microsoft suite to include Word Excel and PowerPoint Desirable Direct experience liaising with licensors, managing relationships and handling licensed branded products on Amazon. Experience listing clothing products in EU or internationally Third level qualification in a related subject such as marketing, communication, or retail. Solid understanding of social media platforms, other e-commerce platforms, and content creation. About The Cooneen Group Cooneen Group is one of the largest and most diversified garment manufacturers in Europe. We are a successful, stable group of companies operating in a range of clothing markets globally. Our group is comprised of over 250 employees employed across four individual companies bringing innovative design, excellent customer service, and strong, stable supply chains in order to meet and exceed customers' expectations. Each business unit focuses on delivering outstanding garment solutions for clients with very specific garment requirements. Cooneen by Design has been designing, manufacturing, and supplying licensed garments to some of the largest retailers in the UK for over 50 years, which continues from our Manchester design studio and sales office today. The Cooneen Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting.
11/07/2025
Full time
We require an Amazon Marketplace Specialist to join the E-commerce team of our thriving direct-to-customer business, Brand Threads. Through acting as subject matter expert in Amazon Marketplace promotion, trading and specialist search, you will actively improve metrics to include organic keyword searches, product visibility, reduction in PPC, and on-time delivery of targeted campaigns. Responsibilities Create, manage, and optimise product listings in line with Amazon s best practices to maximise organic visibility and sales conversions. Regularly maintain and update comprehensive product details, including images, descriptions, titles, bullet points, and backend keywords. Utilise keyword analysis tools such as Helium 10, Jungle Scout, and Prism to identify high-volume, low-competition keywords. Implement strategic keyword insights to improve organic rankings, traffic, and sales performance. Act as the key contact with licensors, ensuring timely product listing approvals and correct linking of products with merchant token IDs. Prepare and submit accurate ASIN spreadsheets regularly for licensors, especially for promotional activities and licensor-driven store campaigns. Develop and execute effective strategies to optimise organic and PPC visibility, driving maximum sales. Manage and continually refine Amazon PPC campaigns to maintain competitive ACOS and achieve high ROAS. Track and analyse performance metrics including ACOS (Advertising Cost of Sale), ROAS (Return on Ad Spend), CTR (Click-Through Rate), organic keyword rankings, conversion rates, and overall profit margins. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. The successful job holder will be expected to perform varying tasks as required by their line manager & the overall objectives of the organisation. Reward At the Cooneen Group, we focus on the well-being of our employees. In addition to a competitive rate of pay and work within a modern and comfortable environment, you ll receive a generous 35 days annual leave , private healthcare cash plan for you and your dependents, and lunchtime finish on Fridays. Facilities at our include a staff kitchen , where complimentary fresh fruit ?tea, coffee and filtered water are provided each day. Other benefits include employee assistance program, Royal London pension, paid refer a friend scheme, and employee social club. Requirements Essential Proven expertise in Amazon Seller Central strategies, including keyword optimisation and product listings Expert proficiency with Amazon optimisation and keyword research tools (Helium 10, Jungle Scout, Prism). Comprehensive understanding of Amazon s A10 algorithm, SEO best practices, and ranking strategies. Experience of managing both organic and PPC search campaigns A strong data led understanding of our competition on Amazon Track record of improvement performance and sales on Amazon Marketplace Proficiency in Microsoft suite to include Word Excel and PowerPoint Desirable Direct experience liaising with licensors, managing relationships and handling licensed branded products on Amazon. Experience listing clothing products in EU or internationally Third level qualification in a related subject such as marketing, communication, or retail. Solid understanding of social media platforms, other e-commerce platforms, and content creation. About The Cooneen Group Cooneen Group is one of the largest and most diversified garment manufacturers in Europe. We are a successful, stable group of companies operating in a range of clothing markets globally. Our group is comprised of over 250 employees employed across four individual companies bringing innovative design, excellent customer service, and strong, stable supply chains in order to meet and exceed customers' expectations. Each business unit focuses on delivering outstanding garment solutions for clients with very specific garment requirements. Cooneen by Design has been designing, manufacturing, and supplying licensed garments to some of the largest retailers in the UK for over 50 years, which continues from our Manchester design studio and sales office today. The Cooneen Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting.
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, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. 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 have an exciting opportunity for someone with an Information Technology or Computer Science background to work within BDOs Innovation & Technology Group based in London. BDO is an accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. The firm's specialist Innovation & Technology Group, based in the London, at the Baker Street office, comprises engineers, software programmers and scientists as well as specialist finance professionals such as auditors and tax accountants all of whom are experienced in claiming R&D tax relief. The Innovation and Technology team provide the following services: UK R&D Tax Relief R&D Allowances (RDAs) Grants Patent Box International R&D Relief The successful candidate will get the opportunity to work as part of the wider Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions (CMA) tax team, in a diverse team of highly successful tax and industry specialists. The CMA team provides bespoke taxation services to its clients and deals with all queries from basic compliance through to high-level advisory work. It prepares tax returns and computations, carries out tax planning/consultancy work, and deals with HMRC, clients and third parties. The role and key responsibilities This is a client facing role where the consultant will be working with customers from a wide range of industry sectors undertaking development activities within their field. A key aspect for this role will be the ability to translate complex ideas into non-technical concepts and communicate these to a broad client base. You'll also be: Undertaking the technical assessment of claims and reviewing technical summaries to ensure a compelling description(s) has been drafted before submission to the HMRC Identifying qualifying R&D projects and expenditure through participation in technical discussions with clients Ensuring R&D claims meet the requirements of the relevant tax legislation and guidelines (the new joiner will be trained in-house on tax matters through a thorough a comprehensive internal induction and training programme)Undertaking costing and tax technical reviews or liaising effectively with technical tax staff on the preparation of tax documents comprising these R&D claims for submission to HMRC Supporting R&D Tax Relief claims in the event of HMRC R&D enquiries Continuously developing your own knowledge and skills to keep technical knowledge up to date You will be required to work closely with the senior staff of our clients across the relevant sectors and will be responsible for analysing all aspects of their R&D projects. You will play an active role in developing technical reports of clients' projects and taking part in extensive client communication. As well as working directly with existing clients, you will also be offered the chance to support business development opportunities and cross-sector claims. We're looking for someone with: A recognised university degree (MEng, MSc or PhD) in a field of Information Technology or Computer Software, with a minimum of 3-4 years working as an R&D tax practitioner. Experience working with software clients or software related R&D claims as an R&D tax practitioner, with strong sector knowledge. Experience in dealing with technological challenges faced by industry professionals, such as software architectural design, the enhancement or improvement of software development processes, development of new tools/APIs and improvement to existing tools/APIs. Strong understanding of all costing and tax technical aspects of R&D claims, as well as practical experience in applying them over both SME and RDEC claims. This includes being able to identify and effectively deal with all risk elements that may arise. Excellent communication (both spoken and written), curiosity, awareness and an interest in the fields of science, technology and innovation. Ability to swiftly adapt to and learn about different industry sectors such as automotive, aerospace, civil, defence, food & drink, life sciences, electronics etc. Interact readily with other technical and finance professionals, have outstanding interpersonal skills and excel in eloquence and concise summary of information. Strong attention to detail and first-time accuracy is essential, as well as an interest in project and company finances, strong numerical ability and the application of tax treatment. Proactive approach to new work opportunities, whilst being a team player and having the ability to work on your own initiative. Ability to project a professional, credible image, trustworthy and able to maintain strict confidentiality. Ability to travel to clients' premises for meetings and on-site reviews as well as other offices as needed. 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.
11/07/2025
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, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. 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 have an exciting opportunity for someone with an Information Technology or Computer Science background to work within BDOs Innovation & Technology Group based in London. BDO is an accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. The firm's specialist Innovation & Technology Group, based in the London, at the Baker Street office, comprises engineers, software programmers and scientists as well as specialist finance professionals such as auditors and tax accountants all of whom are experienced in claiming R&D tax relief. The Innovation and Technology team provide the following services: UK R&D Tax Relief R&D Allowances (RDAs) Grants Patent Box International R&D Relief The successful candidate will get the opportunity to work as part of the wider Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions (CMA) tax team, in a diverse team of highly successful tax and industry specialists. The CMA team provides bespoke taxation services to its clients and deals with all queries from basic compliance through to high-level advisory work. It prepares tax returns and computations, carries out tax planning/consultancy work, and deals with HMRC, clients and third parties. The role and key responsibilities This is a client facing role where the consultant will be working with customers from a wide range of industry sectors undertaking development activities within their field. A key aspect for this role will be the ability to translate complex ideas into non-technical concepts and communicate these to a broad client base. You'll also be: Undertaking the technical assessment of claims and reviewing technical summaries to ensure a compelling description(s) has been drafted before submission to the HMRC Identifying qualifying R&D projects and expenditure through participation in technical discussions with clients Ensuring R&D claims meet the requirements of the relevant tax legislation and guidelines (the new joiner will be trained in-house on tax matters through a thorough a comprehensive internal induction and training programme)Undertaking costing and tax technical reviews or liaising effectively with technical tax staff on the preparation of tax documents comprising these R&D claims for submission to HMRC Supporting R&D Tax Relief claims in the event of HMRC R&D enquiries Continuously developing your own knowledge and skills to keep technical knowledge up to date You will be required to work closely with the senior staff of our clients across the relevant sectors and will be responsible for analysing all aspects of their R&D projects. You will play an active role in developing technical reports of clients' projects and taking part in extensive client communication. As well as working directly with existing clients, you will also be offered the chance to support business development opportunities and cross-sector claims. We're looking for someone with: A recognised university degree (MEng, MSc or PhD) in a field of Information Technology or Computer Software, with a minimum of 3-4 years working as an R&D tax practitioner. Experience working with software clients or software related R&D claims as an R&D tax practitioner, with strong sector knowledge. Experience in dealing with technological challenges faced by industry professionals, such as software architectural design, the enhancement or improvement of software development processes, development of new tools/APIs and improvement to existing tools/APIs. Strong understanding of all costing and tax technical aspects of R&D claims, as well as practical experience in applying them over both SME and RDEC claims. This includes being able to identify and effectively deal with all risk elements that may arise. Excellent communication (both spoken and written), curiosity, awareness and an interest in the fields of science, technology and innovation. Ability to swiftly adapt to and learn about different industry sectors such as automotive, aerospace, civil, defence, food & drink, life sciences, electronics etc. Interact readily with other technical and finance professionals, have outstanding interpersonal skills and excel in eloquence and concise summary of information. Strong attention to detail and first-time accuracy is essential, as well as an interest in project and company finances, strong numerical ability and the application of tax treatment. Proactive approach to new work opportunities, whilst being a team player and having the ability to work on your own initiative. Ability to project a professional, credible image, trustworthy and able to maintain strict confidentiality. Ability to travel to clients' premises for meetings and on-site reviews as well as other offices as needed. 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.
Senior Software Developer The Role: This is a highly varied role giving the successful candidate the opportunity to work across multiple projects and at all stages of the Software Development Lifecycle. Whilst focused on software development, this role also provides the opportunity to participate in software design at all levels. This will include work on: Research & Development Internally and externally funded research and development products investigating and developing low TRL technologies. Product Development Development and support of Synoptix products, primarily in the AI and Computer Vision (object detection and track) domains. Service Development Development of Synoptix services, including our upcoming AI Assurance service offering. Engineering Services Delivery of engineering services on behalf of clients, assisting them in the development of their solutions. Key Responsibilities: Leading Software Development Projects Act as part of a multidisciplinary team to develop products and services. This will include Systems Engineers, Security Engineers, Product Managers and others as required. Support the wider team in project planning, requirements definition and requirements analysis. Lead software design, development, testing, deployment and maintenance for a range of AI and Computer Vision products. Providing Software Engineering Subject Matter (SME) Expertise Act as part of multidisciplinary teams in delivering engineering services to Synoptix clients. Provide technical documentation, briefings and presentations to internal and external stakeholders at all levels of seniority. Skills Required: Essential: Creative problem-solving skills Strong proficiency in Python with experience in C++ development Experience with Linux operating systems (e.g. Red Hat, Ubuntu) Experience working within a variety of development frameworks and practices e.g. DevOps, DevSecOps, SCRUM, MLOps, XP. Experience with data analysis and manipulation tools (e.g. Pandas) Experience of a broad section of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) with specific focus on: Design(Architecting, High-Level Design and Low-Level Design) Development Testing Deployment & Maintenance Experience of using the Unified Modelling Language Excellent communication skills Desirable: Experience in the development of computer vision related products and services. Experience with visual processing libraries; OpenCV, TensorFlow, PyTorch etc. Experience operating as part of a multidisciplinary team Experience in developing / mentoring junior staff Experience developing and/or implementing reference architectures Benefits: Annual Company Bonus 25 Days holiday not including bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days Continuous professional development including incentives Access to online Udemy training facility Flexible working arrangements Bike to work scheme Electric car scheme Private health care Job well done scheme Security Requirements: Please note that due to the nature of our projects we can only accept sole UK national candidates who will need to be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.
11/07/2025
Full time
Senior Software Developer The Role: This is a highly varied role giving the successful candidate the opportunity to work across multiple projects and at all stages of the Software Development Lifecycle. Whilst focused on software development, this role also provides the opportunity to participate in software design at all levels. This will include work on: Research & Development Internally and externally funded research and development products investigating and developing low TRL technologies. Product Development Development and support of Synoptix products, primarily in the AI and Computer Vision (object detection and track) domains. Service Development Development of Synoptix services, including our upcoming AI Assurance service offering. Engineering Services Delivery of engineering services on behalf of clients, assisting them in the development of their solutions. Key Responsibilities: Leading Software Development Projects Act as part of a multidisciplinary team to develop products and services. This will include Systems Engineers, Security Engineers, Product Managers and others as required. Support the wider team in project planning, requirements definition and requirements analysis. Lead software design, development, testing, deployment and maintenance for a range of AI and Computer Vision products. Providing Software Engineering Subject Matter (SME) Expertise Act as part of multidisciplinary teams in delivering engineering services to Synoptix clients. Provide technical documentation, briefings and presentations to internal and external stakeholders at all levels of seniority. Skills Required: Essential: Creative problem-solving skills Strong proficiency in Python with experience in C++ development Experience with Linux operating systems (e.g. Red Hat, Ubuntu) Experience working within a variety of development frameworks and practices e.g. DevOps, DevSecOps, SCRUM, MLOps, XP. Experience with data analysis and manipulation tools (e.g. Pandas) Experience of a broad section of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) with specific focus on: Design(Architecting, High-Level Design and Low-Level Design) Development Testing Deployment & Maintenance Experience of using the Unified Modelling Language Excellent communication skills Desirable: Experience in the development of computer vision related products and services. Experience with visual processing libraries; OpenCV, TensorFlow, PyTorch etc. Experience operating as part of a multidisciplinary team Experience in developing / mentoring junior staff Experience developing and/or implementing reference architectures Benefits: Annual Company Bonus 25 Days holiday not including bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days Continuous professional development including incentives Access to online Udemy training facility Flexible working arrangements Bike to work scheme Electric car scheme Private health care Job well done scheme Security Requirements: Please note that due to the nature of our projects we can only accept sole UK national candidates who will need to be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.
Job title: Business Development Manager Location: Keighley Type: Permanent Shift: Mon Thurs, 7am 4:45pm Salary: £35K Job description: Are you a driven salesperson or Business Development Manager ready to take your career to the next level? I m currently working with a leading UK manufacturer with an outstanding reputation for innovation, growth and quality. They re seeking an experienced and talented BDM to join their sales team. In this role, you ll develop and execute growth strategies, oversee sales and invoicing processes, and coach sales teams to reach their full potential. You ll work closely with clients, identifying opportunities to promote a fantastic product range while maintaining a strong online presence through creative content across social media and industry channels. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with a proven track record in sales growth, a strong commercial mindset, and excellent relationship-building skills. If you love a challenge and thrive in a collaborative environment, this could be the perfect next step. Job duties: Conduct high-level industry research to develop effective sales solutions Identify and pursue new opportunities worldwide and build lasting relationships with prospective clients (B2B) Promote the company s products or services to prospective clients Participate in collaborative business meetings to update key stakeholders Provide continuous, constructive feedback to salespeoples Review sales contracts to ensure they meet legal and corporate guidelines Interact with clients and respond to important inquiries about the company s products or services Create & implement incentives to maintain and increase revenue Maintain the company website, social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn & X by creating innovative content and campaigns including engagement with industry bodies Essential requirements: Driving licence & own vehicle 3-5 years sales experience Dedication to working scheduled hours Ideal candidate: Systems familiarity, e.g. ERP Experience in B2B sales, or marketing People management Strong organisational skills Attentional to detail and accuracy
11/07/2025
Full time
Job title: Business Development Manager Location: Keighley Type: Permanent Shift: Mon Thurs, 7am 4:45pm Salary: £35K Job description: Are you a driven salesperson or Business Development Manager ready to take your career to the next level? I m currently working with a leading UK manufacturer with an outstanding reputation for innovation, growth and quality. They re seeking an experienced and talented BDM to join their sales team. In this role, you ll develop and execute growth strategies, oversee sales and invoicing processes, and coach sales teams to reach their full potential. You ll work closely with clients, identifying opportunities to promote a fantastic product range while maintaining a strong online presence through creative content across social media and industry channels. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with a proven track record in sales growth, a strong commercial mindset, and excellent relationship-building skills. If you love a challenge and thrive in a collaborative environment, this could be the perfect next step. Job duties: Conduct high-level industry research to develop effective sales solutions Identify and pursue new opportunities worldwide and build lasting relationships with prospective clients (B2B) Promote the company s products or services to prospective clients Participate in collaborative business meetings to update key stakeholders Provide continuous, constructive feedback to salespeoples Review sales contracts to ensure they meet legal and corporate guidelines Interact with clients and respond to important inquiries about the company s products or services Create & implement incentives to maintain and increase revenue Maintain the company website, social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn & X by creating innovative content and campaigns including engagement with industry bodies Essential requirements: Driving licence & own vehicle 3-5 years sales experience Dedication to working scheduled hours Ideal candidate: Systems familiarity, e.g. ERP Experience in B2B sales, or marketing People management Strong organisational skills Attentional to detail and accuracy
Are you a hungry sales professional with knowledge of the PPE or Safety Category? Do you want to be part of an exciting growth strategy with a PPE Brand focused on quality and durability? W Talent are partnered with Mechanix to find a Business Development Manager as the team, business and product range grows in the UK market. Mechanix is a global leader in high-performance hand protection, serving professionals across construction, energy, automotive, military, and industrial markets. With a focus on safety, innovation, and performance, the company delivers world-class PPE solutions that protect the hands that power the world. About the Role W Talent is exclusively partnered with Mechanix, a global leader in performance hand protection, to recruit a high-performing Business Development Manager for the UK region. This role will report into the Head of Sales who has a high collaborative nature and over 30 years experience in the sector. This is a remote, field-based position focused on acquiring new end-user business across a range of industrial sectors. The successful candidate will lead product trials, conduct technical consultations, and convert qualified opportunities into long-term customer relationships. This is an ideal role for a hands-on, target-driven sales professional with experience in Industrial PPE sales or a safety category, who thrives in a high-autonomy, growth-focused environment. Key Responsibilities Identify and win new end-user accounts through proactive prospecting: cold calling, social media, site visits, referrals, and tender opportunities Qualify, manage, and convert a healthy pipeline of sales opportunities using CRM tools (Salesforce or equivalent) Conduct on-site inspections to understand client needs and run technical product trials Deliver toolbox talks and technical presentations to support product implementation Build strong, ongoing relationships with distribution partners and end-users Monitor competitor activity and market trends to inform strategic positioning Represent Mechanix Wear at national and regional trade shows Collaborate internally to ensure smooth delivery and client satisfaction Travel regularly (approximately 60%) across the UK to meet with clients and prospects Required Experience and Skills Minimum 5 years of experience in B2B sales with a strong focus on new business development Proven success in the Industrial PPE sector; hand protection product knowledge highly desirable Experience conducting end-user product trials and technical site assessments Strong organisational skills and self-motivation to work independently in a field-based role Comfortable using CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and Microsoft Office (especially Excel) Excellent communication and presentation skills What's on Offer Remote-first working environment with flexible autonomy Competitive base salary plus uncapped performance-related bonus Full support from a global, innovation-led brand Opportunity to play a key role in expanding Mechanix Wear's footprint across the UK & Ireland
11/07/2025
Full time
Are you a hungry sales professional with knowledge of the PPE or Safety Category? Do you want to be part of an exciting growth strategy with a PPE Brand focused on quality and durability? W Talent are partnered with Mechanix to find a Business Development Manager as the team, business and product range grows in the UK market. Mechanix is a global leader in high-performance hand protection, serving professionals across construction, energy, automotive, military, and industrial markets. With a focus on safety, innovation, and performance, the company delivers world-class PPE solutions that protect the hands that power the world. About the Role W Talent is exclusively partnered with Mechanix, a global leader in performance hand protection, to recruit a high-performing Business Development Manager for the UK region. This role will report into the Head of Sales who has a high collaborative nature and over 30 years experience in the sector. This is a remote, field-based position focused on acquiring new end-user business across a range of industrial sectors. The successful candidate will lead product trials, conduct technical consultations, and convert qualified opportunities into long-term customer relationships. This is an ideal role for a hands-on, target-driven sales professional with experience in Industrial PPE sales or a safety category, who thrives in a high-autonomy, growth-focused environment. Key Responsibilities Identify and win new end-user accounts through proactive prospecting: cold calling, social media, site visits, referrals, and tender opportunities Qualify, manage, and convert a healthy pipeline of sales opportunities using CRM tools (Salesforce or equivalent) Conduct on-site inspections to understand client needs and run technical product trials Deliver toolbox talks and technical presentations to support product implementation Build strong, ongoing relationships with distribution partners and end-users Monitor competitor activity and market trends to inform strategic positioning Represent Mechanix Wear at national and regional trade shows Collaborate internally to ensure smooth delivery and client satisfaction Travel regularly (approximately 60%) across the UK to meet with clients and prospects Required Experience and Skills Minimum 5 years of experience in B2B sales with a strong focus on new business development Proven success in the Industrial PPE sector; hand protection product knowledge highly desirable Experience conducting end-user product trials and technical site assessments Strong organisational skills and self-motivation to work independently in a field-based role Comfortable using CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and Microsoft Office (especially Excel) Excellent communication and presentation skills What's on Offer Remote-first working environment with flexible autonomy Competitive base salary plus uncapped performance-related bonus Full support from a global, innovation-led brand Opportunity to play a key role in expanding Mechanix Wear's footprint across the UK & Ireland
Presales Application Architect Location: Basingstoke (circa 1 day a week onsite) Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 Basic + 15% Bonus + £6,000 Car Allowance + 10% Clearance Bonus (Total Comp circa £80K) Security Clearance: Eligibility to obtain and maintain UK Developed Vetting Clearance (DV) is essential for this role. Candidates may potentially start whilst clearance is in progress. Are you a skilled Application Architect with a talent for presales and solution design? Do you want to architect innovative, sustainable technology solutions for a global leader committed to building trust through innovation? Our client, a major player in the technology and innovation sector, is seeking a talented Presales Application Architect to join their team based in the Basingstoke. This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of designing cutting-edge application solutions, incorporating sustainable and energy-efficient principles. The Role: As a Presales Application Architect, you will be instrumental in the pre-contract phase, responsible for: Creating robust and compelling application architecture design artefacts using industry-standard methodologies (eg, Archimate). Translating customer requirements (using techniques like User Stories/Use Cases) into technically sound and viable solutions. Collaborating closely with Solution Owners and Project Managers to ensure proposed solutions align with customer needs and approved designs. Championing sustainable design, incorporating energy-efficient hardware, virtualisation, efficient data management, and green software engineering principles. Providing technical leadership during the presales cycle. About You: We are looking for an experienced architect with a strong technical background and excellent communication skills, ideally gained within a presales or customer-facing solution design environment. If you have a blend of experience across several of the following areas, we strongly encourage you to apply: Core Architecture & Design: Design Modelling (Archimate/BizzDesign ideal), Requirements Capture, Technical Leadership, Architectural Patterns (OO, Cloud-native, Microservices), Database Design, Application Security Testing. Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, Azure, VMWare usage and general knowledge. Data & Integration: Data Pipeline Orchestration (Airflow, Spark, NiFi etc.), Message Brokers (Kafka), Object Storage (S3, MinIO), API Management, Python Scripting. Automation & Low-Code: Low-code Platforms (Power Platform, Appian, UiPath etc.), RPA solutions, Business Process Analysis. DevSecOps & Security: CI/CD Pipelines (Azure DevOps preferred), IaC (Terraform, Ansible), SCA/IAST/DAST tooling (Black Duck, Snyk etc.), Automated Testing (Selenium, Robot Framework), Secure Secrets Management (Vault). Methodologies: Experience with SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) processes is beneficial. Don't meet every single requirement? Our client is passionate about investing in talent. If you have a strong foundation in application architecture, relevant transferable skills, and the drive to excel in a presales capacity, this could be your next career move. What's On Offer: Competitive Basic Salary: c.£65,000 Clearance-Related Bonus: 10% Performance related Bonus: 15% Car Allowance: £6,000 Opportunity to work on high-impact, innovative projects with a focus on sustainability. Significant investment in your professional development and career progression. Join an organisation recognised as a leader in responsible and inclusive employment practices. Ready to Shape the Future of Application Solutions? If you are an ambitious Application Architect looking for a challenging and rewarding presales opportunity, apply today!
11/07/2025
Full time
Presales Application Architect Location: Basingstoke (circa 1 day a week onsite) Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 Basic + 15% Bonus + £6,000 Car Allowance + 10% Clearance Bonus (Total Comp circa £80K) Security Clearance: Eligibility to obtain and maintain UK Developed Vetting Clearance (DV) is essential for this role. Candidates may potentially start whilst clearance is in progress. Are you a skilled Application Architect with a talent for presales and solution design? Do you want to architect innovative, sustainable technology solutions for a global leader committed to building trust through innovation? Our client, a major player in the technology and innovation sector, is seeking a talented Presales Application Architect to join their team based in the Basingstoke. This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of designing cutting-edge application solutions, incorporating sustainable and energy-efficient principles. The Role: As a Presales Application Architect, you will be instrumental in the pre-contract phase, responsible for: Creating robust and compelling application architecture design artefacts using industry-standard methodologies (eg, Archimate). Translating customer requirements (using techniques like User Stories/Use Cases) into technically sound and viable solutions. Collaborating closely with Solution Owners and Project Managers to ensure proposed solutions align with customer needs and approved designs. Championing sustainable design, incorporating energy-efficient hardware, virtualisation, efficient data management, and green software engineering principles. Providing technical leadership during the presales cycle. About You: We are looking for an experienced architect with a strong technical background and excellent communication skills, ideally gained within a presales or customer-facing solution design environment. If you have a blend of experience across several of the following areas, we strongly encourage you to apply: Core Architecture & Design: Design Modelling (Archimate/BizzDesign ideal), Requirements Capture, Technical Leadership, Architectural Patterns (OO, Cloud-native, Microservices), Database Design, Application Security Testing. Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, Azure, VMWare usage and general knowledge. Data & Integration: Data Pipeline Orchestration (Airflow, Spark, NiFi etc.), Message Brokers (Kafka), Object Storage (S3, MinIO), API Management, Python Scripting. Automation & Low-Code: Low-code Platforms (Power Platform, Appian, UiPath etc.), RPA solutions, Business Process Analysis. DevSecOps & Security: CI/CD Pipelines (Azure DevOps preferred), IaC (Terraform, Ansible), SCA/IAST/DAST tooling (Black Duck, Snyk etc.), Automated Testing (Selenium, Robot Framework), Secure Secrets Management (Vault). Methodologies: Experience with SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) processes is beneficial. Don't meet every single requirement? Our client is passionate about investing in talent. If you have a strong foundation in application architecture, relevant transferable skills, and the drive to excel in a presales capacity, this could be your next career move. What's On Offer: Competitive Basic Salary: c.£65,000 Clearance-Related Bonus: 10% Performance related Bonus: 15% Car Allowance: £6,000 Opportunity to work on high-impact, innovative projects with a focus on sustainability. Significant investment in your professional development and career progression. Join an organisation recognised as a leader in responsible and inclusive employment practices. Ready to Shape the Future of Application Solutions? If you are an ambitious Application Architect looking for a challenging and rewarding presales opportunity, apply today!
Job Title: 2nd Line IT Support Engineer Location: Huddersfield Salary: 28,000 - 35,000 Join a fast-paced, customer-focused IT Managed Services Provider (MSP) that delivers industry-leading IT support and technical solutions to a broad range of clients. We're seeking a skilled 2nd Line Engineer to strengthen our Service Delivery team and help our clients achieve seamless IT performance. About the Role: As a 2nd Line Engineer, you will play a key role in resolving escalated technical issues, assisting in project delivery, and maintaining client infrastructure across both on-premise and cloud environments. You'll collaborate with 1st and 3rd line engineers, attend on-site visits, and work closely with clients to deliver prompt and efficient support. Key Responsibilities: Troubleshoot and resolve escalated support issues (remote and on-site) Monitor client infrastructure using RMM tools and respond proactively Deliver project work to time and budget, following best practices Configure, install, and document IT hardware (e.g., servers, firewalls, laptops) Maintain and update system documentation and change logs Escalate complex issues to 3rd line support when necessary Support technologies including Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Azure, VMware/Hyper-V, ESET, SonicWall, and Meraki Identify sales opportunities and liaise with account managers Skills and Experience Essential: Minimum 2 years' experience in a fast-paced MSP or IT support environment Strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies (Server 2019+, 365, Azure) Experience with virtualization, networking, and security tools Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Ability to manage workload independently and meet tight deadlines Desirable: Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert (MS-102) Azure Administrator (AZ-104) or Network Engineer (AZ-700) Certifications in Acronis, ESET, Mimecast, VMware, Cisco (CCNA) Experience with tools such as HaloPSA, N-Central, Intune, Power BI What You'll Need: Strong customer service mindset A passion for learning and continuous improvement A proactive, detail-oriented approach UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential for site visits) If you're ready to take the next step in your IT career and want to be part of a driven, supportive, and forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today In Technology Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
11/07/2025
Full time
Job Title: 2nd Line IT Support Engineer Location: Huddersfield Salary: 28,000 - 35,000 Join a fast-paced, customer-focused IT Managed Services Provider (MSP) that delivers industry-leading IT support and technical solutions to a broad range of clients. We're seeking a skilled 2nd Line Engineer to strengthen our Service Delivery team and help our clients achieve seamless IT performance. About the Role: As a 2nd Line Engineer, you will play a key role in resolving escalated technical issues, assisting in project delivery, and maintaining client infrastructure across both on-premise and cloud environments. You'll collaborate with 1st and 3rd line engineers, attend on-site visits, and work closely with clients to deliver prompt and efficient support. Key Responsibilities: Troubleshoot and resolve escalated support issues (remote and on-site) Monitor client infrastructure using RMM tools and respond proactively Deliver project work to time and budget, following best practices Configure, install, and document IT hardware (e.g., servers, firewalls, laptops) Maintain and update system documentation and change logs Escalate complex issues to 3rd line support when necessary Support technologies including Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Azure, VMware/Hyper-V, ESET, SonicWall, and Meraki Identify sales opportunities and liaise with account managers Skills and Experience Essential: Minimum 2 years' experience in a fast-paced MSP or IT support environment Strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies (Server 2019+, 365, Azure) Experience with virtualization, networking, and security tools Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Ability to manage workload independently and meet tight deadlines Desirable: Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert (MS-102) Azure Administrator (AZ-104) or Network Engineer (AZ-700) Certifications in Acronis, ESET, Mimecast, VMware, Cisco (CCNA) Experience with tools such as HaloPSA, N-Central, Intune, Power BI What You'll Need: Strong customer service mindset A passion for learning and continuous improvement A proactive, detail-oriented approach UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential for site visits) If you're ready to take the next step in your IT career and want to be part of a driven, supportive, and forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today In Technology Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
We're currently recruiting on behalf of a leading national building and maintenance contractor operating at the forefront of sustainability, regeneration, and public sector delivery. They are looking to appoint a Regional Business Development Manager to help drive their strategic growth across the North West region. Key Responsibilities: Identify and secure profitable short- and long-term pipeline opportunities within the public sector including Education, Healthcare, Local Authority and Social Housing Build and manage relationships with public sector clients, framework leads, and strategic partners. Conduct market analysis to spot trends, track competitor activity, and respond to client needs. Collaborate with internal teams to tailor proposals and client solutions. Manage and update CRM systems and report on BD activity and pipeline progress. Represent the business at industry events, forums, and stakeholder meetings across the region. What We're Looking For: Demonstrable experience in a business development role within the public sector, Strong understanding of framework agreements, public procurement, and sector dynamics. An understanding of the decarbonisation agenda within the public sector An established regional contact base Ability to develop and convert a sustainable project pipeline. Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Highly motivated, confident, resilient, and results-focused. Minimum HND/ HNC Level, in a relevant acknowledged course Package & Benefits: Salary up to 70,000 Car allowance 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Pension scheme & life cover (2x salary) Mental wellbeing app & 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Retail, gym, and cycle-to-work discounts Access to professional development, qualifications, and training This is a unique chance to join a forward-thinking organisation during a period of growth and transformation. You'll play a key role in shaping regional partnerships and delivering projects that make a meaningful impact across the UK.
11/07/2025
Full time
We're currently recruiting on behalf of a leading national building and maintenance contractor operating at the forefront of sustainability, regeneration, and public sector delivery. They are looking to appoint a Regional Business Development Manager to help drive their strategic growth across the North West region. Key Responsibilities: Identify and secure profitable short- and long-term pipeline opportunities within the public sector including Education, Healthcare, Local Authority and Social Housing Build and manage relationships with public sector clients, framework leads, and strategic partners. Conduct market analysis to spot trends, track competitor activity, and respond to client needs. Collaborate with internal teams to tailor proposals and client solutions. Manage and update CRM systems and report on BD activity and pipeline progress. Represent the business at industry events, forums, and stakeholder meetings across the region. What We're Looking For: Demonstrable experience in a business development role within the public sector, Strong understanding of framework agreements, public procurement, and sector dynamics. An understanding of the decarbonisation agenda within the public sector An established regional contact base Ability to develop and convert a sustainable project pipeline. Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Highly motivated, confident, resilient, and results-focused. Minimum HND/ HNC Level, in a relevant acknowledged course Package & Benefits: Salary up to 70,000 Car allowance 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Pension scheme & life cover (2x salary) Mental wellbeing app & 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Retail, gym, and cycle-to-work discounts Access to professional development, qualifications, and training This is a unique chance to join a forward-thinking organisation during a period of growth and transformation. You'll play a key role in shaping regional partnerships and delivering projects that make a meaningful impact across the UK.
About the Role A leading digital agency is hiring on behalf of a cutting-edge fintech company to deliver innovative financial products for end users. We're looking for a highly capable Full Stack Developer with strong expertise in ReactJS and Java or Kotlin to help drive the development of scalable, secure, and high-performance digital solutions. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain high-quality, user-facing features using ReactJS and Typescript . Design and implement Back End services and APIs using Java (Spring Boot) or Kotlin . Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and QA to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Write clean, testable, and well-documented code across the full stack. Participate in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, and architecture discussions. Ensure high performance, security, and responsiveness of applications in a fintech context. Integrate with third-party services such as payment gateways, identity providers, and financial APIs. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and help maintain a cloud-based infrastructure. Required Skills & Experience Frontend 10+ Years of Strong experience with ReactJS. Proficiency in JavaScript ES6+ and/or TypeScript . Familiarity with Redux , React Query , or other state management libraries. Strong knowledge of HTML5 , CSS3 , and modern UI frameworks. Backend 12+ Years of Solid experience with Java 11+ or Kotlin , especially within Spring Boot ecosystems. Experience in building RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs. Deep understanding of SQL databases (eg, PostgreSQL, MySQL). Familiarity with ORMs like Hibernate/JPA. Knowledge of authentication protocols (eg, OAuth2, JWT).
11/07/2025
Contractor
About the Role A leading digital agency is hiring on behalf of a cutting-edge fintech company to deliver innovative financial products for end users. We're looking for a highly capable Full Stack Developer with strong expertise in ReactJS and Java or Kotlin to help drive the development of scalable, secure, and high-performance digital solutions. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain high-quality, user-facing features using ReactJS and Typescript . Design and implement Back End services and APIs using Java (Spring Boot) or Kotlin . Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and QA to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Write clean, testable, and well-documented code across the full stack. Participate in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, and architecture discussions. Ensure high performance, security, and responsiveness of applications in a fintech context. Integrate with third-party services such as payment gateways, identity providers, and financial APIs. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and help maintain a cloud-based infrastructure. Required Skills & Experience Frontend 10+ Years of Strong experience with ReactJS. Proficiency in JavaScript ES6+ and/or TypeScript . Familiarity with Redux , React Query , or other state management libraries. Strong knowledge of HTML5 , CSS3 , and modern UI frameworks. Backend 12+ Years of Solid experience with Java 11+ or Kotlin , especially within Spring Boot ecosystems. Experience in building RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs. Deep understanding of SQL databases (eg, PostgreSQL, MySQL). Familiarity with ORMs like Hibernate/JPA. Knowledge of authentication protocols (eg, OAuth2, JWT).
This role has a starting salary of £40,296 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented PMO Analyst to join our Programme Management Office to support the wide range of capital projects and programmes being delivered across the Place directorate. The team is based in Woking and work on a hybrid basis, therefore you will be working up to 2 days in the office per week. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Role Supporting the Place Directorate, the function of the Programme Management Office (PMO) is to provide project delivery oversight and performance monitoring of the County Council's Capital Programme whilst ensuring all projects are managed and delivered using consistent programme and project management methodologies. The team are champions for project management best practice and facilitators of collaboration amongst delivery teams across the Directorate, to ensure the County Council's capital investment in infrastructure is carefully managed and being used on the right projects. We are looking for a PMO Analyst who can bring a collaborative approach to working across teams and stakeholders, supporting robust programme delivery in line with our vision and strategic priorities. The role requires someone who is self-motivated, takes a pro-active approach, has strong analytical skills and can clearly communicate in a precise and confident manner. You will provide assurance procedures, methods, tools and techniques to align our programme delivery. Using industry best practice, legal and regulatory frameworks, you will ensure that projects and programmes are compliant with relevant governance policies and guidelines. Key responsibilities: Track programme performance and risks, escalating issues where necessary to the PMO Manager. Ensure accurate and timely data entry and reporting through PMO project tracking systems. Produce clear and concise reports to inform decision-making and programme oversight. Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal tools, templates, and reporting processes. Work collaboratively across the Place Directorate to support project delivery and provide advice and support to project teams and stakeholders throughout the project life cycle process. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: Proven experience in working in a PMO environment. Proficiency in tools such as MS Project, Excel, SharePoint as well as use of data analytical software to report and track progress of projects and programmes. Understanding of project artefacts and related processes for capital infrastructure projects. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Strong project management and programme monitoring skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to present clearly and concisely. Experience of working collaboratively and an ability to professionally challenge. Application Questions To apply, alongside your CV, you will be asked to answer the following questions: Describe your experience of working within a Programme Management Office environment, including data analysis, monitoring and reporting responsibilities. Outline how you have contributed to effective team collaboration and consistency through the use of shared tools or systems. Please describe a time where you have improved a process and how this led to better outcomes for both the stakeholder and your organisation. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 20/07/2025 with interviews to follow. Local Government Reorganisation Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas. Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information on our website. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
11/07/2025
Full time
This role has a starting salary of £40,296 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented PMO Analyst to join our Programme Management Office to support the wide range of capital projects and programmes being delivered across the Place directorate. The team is based in Woking and work on a hybrid basis, therefore you will be working up to 2 days in the office per week. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Role Supporting the Place Directorate, the function of the Programme Management Office (PMO) is to provide project delivery oversight and performance monitoring of the County Council's Capital Programme whilst ensuring all projects are managed and delivered using consistent programme and project management methodologies. The team are champions for project management best practice and facilitators of collaboration amongst delivery teams across the Directorate, to ensure the County Council's capital investment in infrastructure is carefully managed and being used on the right projects. We are looking for a PMO Analyst who can bring a collaborative approach to working across teams and stakeholders, supporting robust programme delivery in line with our vision and strategic priorities. The role requires someone who is self-motivated, takes a pro-active approach, has strong analytical skills and can clearly communicate in a precise and confident manner. You will provide assurance procedures, methods, tools and techniques to align our programme delivery. Using industry best practice, legal and regulatory frameworks, you will ensure that projects and programmes are compliant with relevant governance policies and guidelines. Key responsibilities: Track programme performance and risks, escalating issues where necessary to the PMO Manager. Ensure accurate and timely data entry and reporting through PMO project tracking systems. Produce clear and concise reports to inform decision-making and programme oversight. Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal tools, templates, and reporting processes. Work collaboratively across the Place Directorate to support project delivery and provide advice and support to project teams and stakeholders throughout the project life cycle process. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: Proven experience in working in a PMO environment. Proficiency in tools such as MS Project, Excel, SharePoint as well as use of data analytical software to report and track progress of projects and programmes. Understanding of project artefacts and related processes for capital infrastructure projects. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Strong project management and programme monitoring skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to present clearly and concisely. Experience of working collaboratively and an ability to professionally challenge. Application Questions To apply, alongside your CV, you will be asked to answer the following questions: Describe your experience of working within a Programme Management Office environment, including data analysis, monitoring and reporting responsibilities. Outline how you have contributed to effective team collaboration and consistency through the use of shared tools or systems. Please describe a time where you have improved a process and how this led to better outcomes for both the stakeholder and your organisation. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 20/07/2025 with interviews to follow. Local Government Reorganisation Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas. Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information on our website. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
Business Development Manager - Events £35,000 - £45,000 Uncapped Commission Excellent Benefits Hybrid Global, award winning events business seeks a talented Business Development Manager to join their fast growing team selling bespoke sponsorship packages to global clients within their fastest growing market. The Business Development Manager role focuses on selling sponsorship packages across our client's range of industry leading global b2b conferences and flagship exhibitions. The position will also involve some international travel to global events and client meetings. Candidate Profile: Minimum of 1 year experience in b2b sales experience. Ideally degree educated Demonstrated success in achieving excellent revenue results. Highly organised, with the ability to effectively prioritise and manage time to maximize productivity and achieve goals. High emotional intelligence, skilled in building and sustaining strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Highly consultative sales approach Personable and enthusiastic, with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach-a true team player committed to collective success. L ipton Media is a specialist media recruitment agency based in London. We specialise in all forms of b2b media sales including conferences, exhibitions, awards, summits, publishing, digital, outdoor, TV, radio and business intelligence. Our clients range from small start-up companies to FTSE 100 and 250 businesses. We work with people at every stage of their career from undergraduates looking for their first entry point into sales to senior managers and directors looking for their next challenge.
11/07/2025
Full time
Business Development Manager - Events £35,000 - £45,000 Uncapped Commission Excellent Benefits Hybrid Global, award winning events business seeks a talented Business Development Manager to join their fast growing team selling bespoke sponsorship packages to global clients within their fastest growing market. The Business Development Manager role focuses on selling sponsorship packages across our client's range of industry leading global b2b conferences and flagship exhibitions. The position will also involve some international travel to global events and client meetings. Candidate Profile: Minimum of 1 year experience in b2b sales experience. Ideally degree educated Demonstrated success in achieving excellent revenue results. Highly organised, with the ability to effectively prioritise and manage time to maximize productivity and achieve goals. High emotional intelligence, skilled in building and sustaining strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Highly consultative sales approach Personable and enthusiastic, with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach-a true team player committed to collective success. L ipton Media is a specialist media recruitment agency based in London. We specialise in all forms of b2b media sales including conferences, exhibitions, awards, summits, publishing, digital, outdoor, TV, radio and business intelligence. Our clients range from small start-up companies to FTSE 100 and 250 businesses. We work with people at every stage of their career from undergraduates looking for their first entry point into sales to senior managers and directors looking for their next challenge.
I'm looking for an experienced Control Systems Engineer to join our client in Essex. This contract role is a 12 month term and is I nside IR35. This role consists of a hybrid working pattern, As a Control Systems Engineer, your duties will be: Program advanced PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems while producing essential technical documentation like manuals and test procedures. Attend meetings with customers and internal teams, offering your expertise in system design, documentation, and troubleshooting. Drive innovation by assisting in the development of new products and ensuring they meet the highest standards. Follow project schedules set by the Systems Engineering Manager, playing a crucial role in delivering successful, cutting-edge engineering solutions. To be considered for the Control Systems Engineer role, you must have: Degree or HNC in Electronic Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering to support your technical expertise. Expertise in PLC and SCADA systems, along with strong skills in PLC programming, especially using IEC (phone number removed) languages. Proficiency in controls, automation, and electrical system integration, ensuring high-performance systems that meet customer needs. Solid understanding of P&ID drawings and experience with CAD software such as Visio or E-Plan Electric P8. Familiarity with industrial communication protocols, including Modbus, Canbus, and Profibus, to enhance system connectivity. A proven ability to lead projects and work collaboratively in a team environment, while also showing initiative to operate independently. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to navigate complex challenges and make informed decisions. Benefits: 50 - 65 p/h Inside of IR35 12 Month Contract with the possibility of longer
11/07/2025
Full time
I'm looking for an experienced Control Systems Engineer to join our client in Essex. This contract role is a 12 month term and is I nside IR35. This role consists of a hybrid working pattern, As a Control Systems Engineer, your duties will be: Program advanced PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems while producing essential technical documentation like manuals and test procedures. Attend meetings with customers and internal teams, offering your expertise in system design, documentation, and troubleshooting. Drive innovation by assisting in the development of new products and ensuring they meet the highest standards. Follow project schedules set by the Systems Engineering Manager, playing a crucial role in delivering successful, cutting-edge engineering solutions. To be considered for the Control Systems Engineer role, you must have: Degree or HNC in Electronic Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering to support your technical expertise. Expertise in PLC and SCADA systems, along with strong skills in PLC programming, especially using IEC (phone number removed) languages. Proficiency in controls, automation, and electrical system integration, ensuring high-performance systems that meet customer needs. Solid understanding of P&ID drawings and experience with CAD software such as Visio or E-Plan Electric P8. Familiarity with industrial communication protocols, including Modbus, Canbus, and Profibus, to enhance system connectivity. A proven ability to lead projects and work collaboratively in a team environment, while also showing initiative to operate independently. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to navigate complex challenges and make informed decisions. Benefits: 50 - 65 p/h Inside of IR35 12 Month Contract with the possibility of longer
Job Description: About the Role This is a critical technical role within our newly established IT team in Belfast, instrumental in ensuring the stability, performance, and security of our SAP landscape . You'll be the on-site digital/IM representative for infrastructure and platform activities, providing a vital link between our local Belfast operations and the central SAP ERP Centre of Excellence (CoE) focusing specifically on platforms. Initially, you'll be heavily involved in the 2-3 year transition period , during which the business will be using existing IT tools and services provided by the current supplier. A key aspect of your role will be to assess the service we are receiving, contributing to the tracking and management of service performance in partnership with them. You will also work alongside the current supplier's IT team as they implement a new SAP S/4HANA system. Critically, you'll need to strategically influence and ensure this S/4HANA implementation is configured in a way that facilitates an easier migration to a future SAP solution owned directly by us . This means looking beyond the immediate transition, understanding the bigger picture, and driving decisions that align with our long-term objectives. Beyond this, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining and optimizing our SAP environment, ensuring high reliability, availability, and performance as we evolve our IT landscape. This position offers a unique opportunity to apply deep technical SAP expertise, lead key projects and activities , and contribute strategically to the success of our manufacturing ramp-up in a dynamic environment undergoing significant transformation. Location: Belfast, United Kingdom (On-site) Reporting To: Site IT Manager (with a dotted line to the Central SAP ERP CoE - Platforms) Key Responsibilities Strategic Influence & Future Planning: Actively engage with the current supplier's S/4HANA implementation team to understand the system setup and influence decisions that will enable a smoother migration to a future SAP solution owned by Airbus . This requires a strategic mindset, the ability to see the big picture, and a proactive approach to long-term planning. Service Performance Management (Transition Period): During the transition, you will assess the IT services received from the existing supplier and contribute to the tracking and management of their service performance in collaboration with them. Project & Activity Leadership: Take the lead on various infrastructure and platform-related projects and activities, ensuring successful delivery and alignment with strategic goals. SAP System Administration & Monitoring: Administer and maintain multiple SAP instances (development, test, and production) within the SAP environment. Proactively monitor system health, performance, and stability. HANA Landscape Administration: Administer and monitor the SAP HANA landscape, ensuring optimal performance and availability. Change Management & Transport: Coordinate and manage end-to-end change management and transport processes within the SAP landscape, ensuring adherence to structured approaches that minimize risk. Incident Management: Coordinate and follow end-to-end incident management for SAP infrastructure and platform related issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption. System Configuration & Interfaces: Support the configuration of Basis settings, interface creation, and Data Dictionary (DDIC) changes, ensuring technical alignment with business processes. Technical Architecture & Best Practices: Develop a deep understanding of the business processes and technical architecture of the SAP landscape. Define and champion SAP best practices and "Golden Rules" for system operations and development. Performance Tuning: Conduct functional and technical performance tuning of existing SAP systems to optimize efficiency and responsiveness. SAP Security: Implement and maintain SAP system security parameters and related processes to ensure the permanent security of the environment. Upgrade & Patch Management: Contribute to planning and executing upgrades and patches within SAP systems, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal impact. Collaboration & Liaison: Provide the critical link between Belfast local teams and the central SAP ERP CoE (Platforms), ensuring effective communication and alignment on technical requirements and solutions. Consulting & Technical Delivery: Provide proven technical delivery and operational support on SAP technology, acting as an internal consultant to ensure optimal system performance and reliability. Transition Support: Actively participate in the SAP S/4HANA implementation by the current supplier, focusing on infrastructure and platform implications, and contributing to the "Day 2" separation strategy. Skills & Experience (Not all essential) Proven experience in SAP Basis administration and system management . Demonstrated ability to lead projects and activities within a technical IT environment. Strong understanding and hands-on experience with change management and transport processes within SAP. Experience in coordinating and managing end-to-end incident resolution for complex SAP environments. Proficiency in monitoring and configuring SAP Basis settings, interface creation, and DDIC changes. Demonstrable experience in the administration and monitoring of SAP HANA landscapes . Solid understanding of the technical architecture of SAP landscapes and how they support business processes. Experience in defining and implementing SAP best practices. Familiarity with SAP system security parameters and their implementation. Ability to perform functional and technical performance tuning on SAP systems. Knowledge of upgrade processes within SAP systems. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Strategic thinker with the ability to step back, see the big picture, and influence long-term technical direction. Excellent communication skills, capable of translating technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences. Collaborative mindset, adept at working in multi-functional and international teams. Ideal Skills & Experience Hands-on experience with SAP ABAP development, debugging, and functional support . Proven consulting background in providing both technical delivery and operations on SAP technology. Understanding of legacy non-SAP systems not yet migrated onto SAP S/4HANA (e.g., Maximo, Class, SGM). 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 Operations Limited Employment Type: Permanent - Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Digital 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.
11/07/2025
Full time
Job Description: About the Role This is a critical technical role within our newly established IT team in Belfast, instrumental in ensuring the stability, performance, and security of our SAP landscape . You'll be the on-site digital/IM representative for infrastructure and platform activities, providing a vital link between our local Belfast operations and the central SAP ERP Centre of Excellence (CoE) focusing specifically on platforms. Initially, you'll be heavily involved in the 2-3 year transition period , during which the business will be using existing IT tools and services provided by the current supplier. A key aspect of your role will be to assess the service we are receiving, contributing to the tracking and management of service performance in partnership with them. You will also work alongside the current supplier's IT team as they implement a new SAP S/4HANA system. Critically, you'll need to strategically influence and ensure this S/4HANA implementation is configured in a way that facilitates an easier migration to a future SAP solution owned directly by us . This means looking beyond the immediate transition, understanding the bigger picture, and driving decisions that align with our long-term objectives. Beyond this, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining and optimizing our SAP environment, ensuring high reliability, availability, and performance as we evolve our IT landscape. This position offers a unique opportunity to apply deep technical SAP expertise, lead key projects and activities , and contribute strategically to the success of our manufacturing ramp-up in a dynamic environment undergoing significant transformation. Location: Belfast, United Kingdom (On-site) Reporting To: Site IT Manager (with a dotted line to the Central SAP ERP CoE - Platforms) Key Responsibilities Strategic Influence & Future Planning: Actively engage with the current supplier's S/4HANA implementation team to understand the system setup and influence decisions that will enable a smoother migration to a future SAP solution owned by Airbus . This requires a strategic mindset, the ability to see the big picture, and a proactive approach to long-term planning. Service Performance Management (Transition Period): During the transition, you will assess the IT services received from the existing supplier and contribute to the tracking and management of their service performance in collaboration with them. Project & Activity Leadership: Take the lead on various infrastructure and platform-related projects and activities, ensuring successful delivery and alignment with strategic goals. SAP System Administration & Monitoring: Administer and maintain multiple SAP instances (development, test, and production) within the SAP environment. Proactively monitor system health, performance, and stability. HANA Landscape Administration: Administer and monitor the SAP HANA landscape, ensuring optimal performance and availability. Change Management & Transport: Coordinate and manage end-to-end change management and transport processes within the SAP landscape, ensuring adherence to structured approaches that minimize risk. Incident Management: Coordinate and follow end-to-end incident management for SAP infrastructure and platform related issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption. System Configuration & Interfaces: Support the configuration of Basis settings, interface creation, and Data Dictionary (DDIC) changes, ensuring technical alignment with business processes. Technical Architecture & Best Practices: Develop a deep understanding of the business processes and technical architecture of the SAP landscape. Define and champion SAP best practices and "Golden Rules" for system operations and development. Performance Tuning: Conduct functional and technical performance tuning of existing SAP systems to optimize efficiency and responsiveness. SAP Security: Implement and maintain SAP system security parameters and related processes to ensure the permanent security of the environment. Upgrade & Patch Management: Contribute to planning and executing upgrades and patches within SAP systems, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal impact. Collaboration & Liaison: Provide the critical link between Belfast local teams and the central SAP ERP CoE (Platforms), ensuring effective communication and alignment on technical requirements and solutions. Consulting & Technical Delivery: Provide proven technical delivery and operational support on SAP technology, acting as an internal consultant to ensure optimal system performance and reliability. Transition Support: Actively participate in the SAP S/4HANA implementation by the current supplier, focusing on infrastructure and platform implications, and contributing to the "Day 2" separation strategy. Skills & Experience (Not all essential) Proven experience in SAP Basis administration and system management . Demonstrated ability to lead projects and activities within a technical IT environment. Strong understanding and hands-on experience with change management and transport processes within SAP. Experience in coordinating and managing end-to-end incident resolution for complex SAP environments. Proficiency in monitoring and configuring SAP Basis settings, interface creation, and DDIC changes. Demonstrable experience in the administration and monitoring of SAP HANA landscapes . Solid understanding of the technical architecture of SAP landscapes and how they support business processes. Experience in defining and implementing SAP best practices. Familiarity with SAP system security parameters and their implementation. Ability to perform functional and technical performance tuning on SAP systems. Knowledge of upgrade processes within SAP systems. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Strategic thinker with the ability to step back, see the big picture, and influence long-term technical direction. Excellent communication skills, capable of translating technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences. Collaborative mindset, adept at working in multi-functional and international teams. Ideal Skills & Experience Hands-on experience with SAP ABAP development, debugging, and functional support . Proven consulting background in providing both technical delivery and operations on SAP technology. Understanding of legacy non-SAP systems not yet migrated onto SAP S/4HANA (e.g., Maximo, Class, SGM). 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 Operations Limited Employment Type: Permanent - Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Digital 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.
Airbus Defence And Space Limited
Chippenham, Wiltshire
Job Description: SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must have or be able to obtain UK Eyes Only SC/DV Security Clearance via the UK Intelligence Community (UKIC) process. LOCATION: Corsham, Wiltshire (with some hybrid working available subject to our Hybrid Working Policy) TYPE: Full time 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, option to buy/sell holiday 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 Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving 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? We now have an exciting opportunity for a RF Systems Engineer to join our Spacecraft Control and Operations Facility (SCOF) in Hawthorn. The SCOF Engineers are responsible to the SCOF Engineering Manager for maintaining the operational state of the SCOF ground segment equipment, including SCOF baseband, TT&C modems, ranging system and S-Band RF systems and associated communications systems. HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM Provide Field Engineering service and on-call support (Third Line) in the investigation of SCOF system faults or performance failures. This may involve technical liaison with equipment suppliers and Fourth Line support organisations Maintaining up to date drawings of the SCOF installation and configuration, in accordance with the configuration control process; Reflecting changes to the SCC computer hardware configuration, which have been notified by Management of SCC Software Liaison with maintenance staff on all maintenance issues relating to the SCOF ground segment equipment, to identify potential problems such as recurring faults or indications of wear-out Identify opportunities for upgrade and enhancements to the system and develop engineering plans for the implement of such enhancements or upgrades in conjunction with the System Design Authority Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the ranging system Provide specialist technical advice to the SCOF System Engineer ABOUT YOU MUST be willing/able to acquire UK Developed Vetting (DV) In depth knowledge and expertise of telecommunications, data networks, RF transmission and satcoms systems At least 5 years' experience in a Field Support Engineering role supporting mission or business critical communications systems. Understanding of work practices and procedures associated with secure systems, cryptographics systems and TEMPEST principles. 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. LI:MF1 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: Engineering Services Sub-contracting 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.
11/07/2025
Full time
Job Description: SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must have or be able to obtain UK Eyes Only SC/DV Security Clearance via the UK Intelligence Community (UKIC) process. LOCATION: Corsham, Wiltshire (with some hybrid working available subject to our Hybrid Working Policy) TYPE: Full time 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, option to buy/sell holiday 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 Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving 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? We now have an exciting opportunity for a RF Systems Engineer to join our Spacecraft Control and Operations Facility (SCOF) in Hawthorn. The SCOF Engineers are responsible to the SCOF Engineering Manager for maintaining the operational state of the SCOF ground segment equipment, including SCOF baseband, TT&C modems, ranging system and S-Band RF systems and associated communications systems. HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM Provide Field Engineering service and on-call support (Third Line) in the investigation of SCOF system faults or performance failures. This may involve technical liaison with equipment suppliers and Fourth Line support organisations Maintaining up to date drawings of the SCOF installation and configuration, in accordance with the configuration control process; Reflecting changes to the SCC computer hardware configuration, which have been notified by Management of SCC Software Liaison with maintenance staff on all maintenance issues relating to the SCOF ground segment equipment, to identify potential problems such as recurring faults or indications of wear-out Identify opportunities for upgrade and enhancements to the system and develop engineering plans for the implement of such enhancements or upgrades in conjunction with the System Design Authority Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the ranging system Provide specialist technical advice to the SCOF System Engineer ABOUT YOU MUST be willing/able to acquire UK Developed Vetting (DV) In depth knowledge and expertise of telecommunications, data networks, RF transmission and satcoms systems At least 5 years' experience in a Field Support Engineering role supporting mission or business critical communications systems. Understanding of work practices and procedures associated with secure systems, cryptographics systems and TEMPEST principles. 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. LI:MF1 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: Engineering Services Sub-contracting 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.
Job Description: About the Role This is a critical technical role within our newly established IT team in Belfast, instrumental in ensuring the stability, performance, and security of our SAP landscape . You'll be the on-site digital/IM representative for infrastructure and platform activities, providing a vital link between our local Belfast operations and the central SAP ERP Centre of Excellence (CoE) focusing specifically on platforms. Initially, you'll be heavily involved in the 2-3 year transition period , during which the business will be using existing IT tools and services provided by the current supplier. A key aspect of your role will be to assess the service we are receiving, contributing to the tracking and management of service performance in partnership with them. You will also work alongside the current supplier's IT team as they implement a new SAP S/4HANA system. Critically, you'll need to strategically influence and ensure this S/4HANA implementation is configured in a way that facilitates an easier migration to a future SAP solution owned directly by us . This means looking beyond the immediate transition, understanding the bigger picture, and driving decisions that align with our long-term objectives. Beyond this, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining and optimizing our SAP environment, ensuring high reliability, availability, and performance as we evolve our IT landscape. This position offers a unique opportunity to apply deep technical SAP expertise, lead key projects and activities , and contribute strategically to the success of our manufacturing ramp-up in a dynamic environment undergoing significant transformation. Location: Belfast, United Kingdom (On-site) Reporting To: Site IT Manager (with a dotted line to the Central SAP ERP CoE - Platforms) Key Responsibilities Strategic Influence & Future Planning: Actively engage with the current supplier's S/4HANA implementation team to understand the system setup and influence decisions that will enable a smoother migration to a future SAP solution owned by Airbus . This requires a strategic mindset, the ability to see the big picture, and a proactive approach to long-term planning. Service Performance Management (Transition Period): During the transition, you will assess the IT services received from the existing supplier and contribute to the tracking and management of their service performance in collaboration with them. Project & Activity Leadership: Take the lead on various infrastructure and platform-related projects and activities, ensuring successful delivery and alignment with strategic goals. SAP System Administration & Monitoring: Administer and maintain multiple SAP instances (development, test, and production) within the SAP environment. Proactively monitor system health, performance, and stability. HANA Landscape Administration: Administer and monitor the SAP HANA landscape, ensuring optimal performance and availability. Change Management & Transport: Coordinate and manage end-to-end change management and transport processes within the SAP landscape, ensuring adherence to structured approaches that minimize risk. Incident Management: Coordinate and follow end-to-end incident management for SAP infrastructure and platform related issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption. System Configuration & Interfaces: Support the configuration of Basis settings, interface creation, and Data Dictionary (DDIC) changes, ensuring technical alignment with business processes. Technical Architecture & Best Practices: Develop a deep understanding of the business processes and technical architecture of the SAP landscape. Define and champion SAP best practices and "Golden Rules" for system operations and development. Performance Tuning: Conduct functional and technical performance tuning of existing SAP systems to optimize efficiency and responsiveness. SAP Security: Implement and maintain SAP system security parameters and related processes to ensure the permanent security of the environment. Upgrade & Patch Management: Contribute to planning and executing upgrades and patches within SAP systems, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal impact. Collaboration & Liaison: Provide the critical link between Belfast local teams and the central SAP ERP CoE (Platforms), ensuring effective communication and alignment on technical requirements and solutions. Consulting & Technical Delivery: Provide proven technical delivery and operational support on SAP technology, acting as an internal consultant to ensure optimal system performance and reliability. Transition Support: Actively participate in the SAP S/4HANA implementation by the current supplier, focusing on infrastructure and platform implications, and contributing to the "Day 2" separation strategy. Skills & Experience (Not all essential) Proven experience in SAP Basis administration and system management . Demonstrated ability to lead projects and activities within a technical IT environment. Strong understanding and hands-on experience with change management and transport processes within SAP. Experience in coordinating and managing end-to-end incident resolution for complex SAP environments. Proficiency in monitoring and configuring SAP Basis settings, interface creation, and DDIC changes. Demonstrable experience in the administration and monitoring of SAP HANA landscapes . Solid understanding of the technical architecture of SAP landscapes and how they support business processes. Experience in defining and implementing SAP best practices. Familiarity with SAP system security parameters and their implementation. Ability to perform functional and technical performance tuning on SAP systems. Knowledge of upgrade processes within SAP systems. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Strategic thinker with the ability to step back, see the big picture, and influence long-term technical direction. Excellent communication skills, capable of translating technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences. Collaborative mindset, adept at working in multi-functional and international teams. Ideal Skills & Experience Hands-on experience with SAP ABAP development, debugging, and functional support . Proven consulting background in providing both technical delivery and operations on SAP technology. Understanding of legacy non-SAP systems not yet migrated onto SAP S/4HANA (e.g., Maximo, Class, SGM). 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 Operations Limited Employment Type: Permanent - Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Digital 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.
11/07/2025
Full time
Job Description: About the Role This is a critical technical role within our newly established IT team in Belfast, instrumental in ensuring the stability, performance, and security of our SAP landscape . You'll be the on-site digital/IM representative for infrastructure and platform activities, providing a vital link between our local Belfast operations and the central SAP ERP Centre of Excellence (CoE) focusing specifically on platforms. Initially, you'll be heavily involved in the 2-3 year transition period , during which the business will be using existing IT tools and services provided by the current supplier. A key aspect of your role will be to assess the service we are receiving, contributing to the tracking and management of service performance in partnership with them. You will also work alongside the current supplier's IT team as they implement a new SAP S/4HANA system. Critically, you'll need to strategically influence and ensure this S/4HANA implementation is configured in a way that facilitates an easier migration to a future SAP solution owned directly by us . This means looking beyond the immediate transition, understanding the bigger picture, and driving decisions that align with our long-term objectives. Beyond this, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining and optimizing our SAP environment, ensuring high reliability, availability, and performance as we evolve our IT landscape. This position offers a unique opportunity to apply deep technical SAP expertise, lead key projects and activities , and contribute strategically to the success of our manufacturing ramp-up in a dynamic environment undergoing significant transformation. Location: Belfast, United Kingdom (On-site) Reporting To: Site IT Manager (with a dotted line to the Central SAP ERP CoE - Platforms) Key Responsibilities Strategic Influence & Future Planning: Actively engage with the current supplier's S/4HANA implementation team to understand the system setup and influence decisions that will enable a smoother migration to a future SAP solution owned by Airbus . This requires a strategic mindset, the ability to see the big picture, and a proactive approach to long-term planning. Service Performance Management (Transition Period): During the transition, you will assess the IT services received from the existing supplier and contribute to the tracking and management of their service performance in collaboration with them. Project & Activity Leadership: Take the lead on various infrastructure and platform-related projects and activities, ensuring successful delivery and alignment with strategic goals. SAP System Administration & Monitoring: Administer and maintain multiple SAP instances (development, test, and production) within the SAP environment. Proactively monitor system health, performance, and stability. HANA Landscape Administration: Administer and monitor the SAP HANA landscape, ensuring optimal performance and availability. Change Management & Transport: Coordinate and manage end-to-end change management and transport processes within the SAP landscape, ensuring adherence to structured approaches that minimize risk. Incident Management: Coordinate and follow end-to-end incident management for SAP infrastructure and platform related issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption. System Configuration & Interfaces: Support the configuration of Basis settings, interface creation, and Data Dictionary (DDIC) changes, ensuring technical alignment with business processes. Technical Architecture & Best Practices: Develop a deep understanding of the business processes and technical architecture of the SAP landscape. Define and champion SAP best practices and "Golden Rules" for system operations and development. Performance Tuning: Conduct functional and technical performance tuning of existing SAP systems to optimize efficiency and responsiveness. SAP Security: Implement and maintain SAP system security parameters and related processes to ensure the permanent security of the environment. Upgrade & Patch Management: Contribute to planning and executing upgrades and patches within SAP systems, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal impact. Collaboration & Liaison: Provide the critical link between Belfast local teams and the central SAP ERP CoE (Platforms), ensuring effective communication and alignment on technical requirements and solutions. Consulting & Technical Delivery: Provide proven technical delivery and operational support on SAP technology, acting as an internal consultant to ensure optimal system performance and reliability. Transition Support: Actively participate in the SAP S/4HANA implementation by the current supplier, focusing on infrastructure and platform implications, and contributing to the "Day 2" separation strategy. Skills & Experience (Not all essential) Proven experience in SAP Basis administration and system management . Demonstrated ability to lead projects and activities within a technical IT environment. Strong understanding and hands-on experience with change management and transport processes within SAP. Experience in coordinating and managing end-to-end incident resolution for complex SAP environments. Proficiency in monitoring and configuring SAP Basis settings, interface creation, and DDIC changes. Demonstrable experience in the administration and monitoring of SAP HANA landscapes . Solid understanding of the technical architecture of SAP landscapes and how they support business processes. Experience in defining and implementing SAP best practices. Familiarity with SAP system security parameters and their implementation. Ability to perform functional and technical performance tuning on SAP systems. Knowledge of upgrade processes within SAP systems. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Strategic thinker with the ability to step back, see the big picture, and influence long-term technical direction. Excellent communication skills, capable of translating technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences. Collaborative mindset, adept at working in multi-functional and international teams. Ideal Skills & Experience Hands-on experience with SAP ABAP development, debugging, and functional support . Proven consulting background in providing both technical delivery and operations on SAP technology. Understanding of legacy non-SAP systems not yet migrated onto SAP S/4HANA (e.g., Maximo, Class, SGM). 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 Operations Limited Employment Type: Permanent - Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Digital 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.
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