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.
Football Radar
For over a decade, Football Radar has excelled in developing statistical models and analytical frameworks for football. Our expertise extends to providing advisory services to football clubs and offering leading-edge betting advice that has consistently delivered outstanding returns for our clients. We define ourselves as a unique blend of start-up dynamism and established business security, combining the flexibility of the former with the stability of the latter.
About the Role
At Football Radar, we analyse and predict football matches. In the role of a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for helping build and maintain the software that makes that possible - everything from modern web applications to statistical models, real time data platforms to cloud infrastructure.
This role is based at our London office, at 1 Craven Hill, London, W2 3EN. You will have flexibility to work from home one day a week. Please note we are not considering remote candidates at the moment.
Role Requirements
We are looking for engineers with at least 2 years of experience in Scala. Given that the majority of our backend codebase is written in Scala, the ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our backend infrastructure.
We are first and foremost a football company, and to have a big impact here, it will help if you have domain expertise – you will probably be a big football fan, and ideally someone who is comfortable with the mathematical and statistical approaches we are applying to the game. If you have any experience with sports betting or football analytics that is a bonus.
We’d love to hear from you if this sounds like you:
Well-versed in working with distributed systems in the cloud (our software runs in AWS, deployed via Docker and Kubernetes)
Willing to work across our tech stack: Scala, Python, C++, Typescript and PHP.
Experience with relational and document based databases.
Familiar with different testing methodologies.
Enjoys technical leadership and guiding product development, shaping the vision and implementation of backend platforms effectively.
Thrives on responsibility and ownership.
Pragmatic mindset.
Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills.
Benefits
We have a range of benefits available at Football Radar and continue to review these to ensure our colleagues are gaining everything they can from them.
Half yearly bonus opportunities based on company performance
33 days holiday (Including bank holidays)
Competitive contribution matched pensions
Health and well-being benefits:
Private Medical Insurance (including excess coverage)
Health Cash Plan via Bupa
Subsidised gym membership
Daily subsidised office meals
Learning and development budgets to invest in your personal growth Company and team led engagement activities throughout the year
Fortnightly five-a-side football game amongst colleagues
27/03/2025
Full time
Football Radar
For over a decade, Football Radar has excelled in developing statistical models and analytical frameworks for football. Our expertise extends to providing advisory services to football clubs and offering leading-edge betting advice that has consistently delivered outstanding returns for our clients. We define ourselves as a unique blend of start-up dynamism and established business security, combining the flexibility of the former with the stability of the latter.
About the Role
At Football Radar, we analyse and predict football matches. In the role of a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for helping build and maintain the software that makes that possible - everything from modern web applications to statistical models, real time data platforms to cloud infrastructure.
This role is based at our London office, at 1 Craven Hill, London, W2 3EN. You will have flexibility to work from home one day a week. Please note we are not considering remote candidates at the moment.
Role Requirements
We are looking for engineers with at least 2 years of experience in Scala. Given that the majority of our backend codebase is written in Scala, the ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our backend infrastructure.
We are first and foremost a football company, and to have a big impact here, it will help if you have domain expertise – you will probably be a big football fan, and ideally someone who is comfortable with the mathematical and statistical approaches we are applying to the game. If you have any experience with sports betting or football analytics that is a bonus.
We’d love to hear from you if this sounds like you:
Well-versed in working with distributed systems in the cloud (our software runs in AWS, deployed via Docker and Kubernetes)
Willing to work across our tech stack: Scala, Python, C++, Typescript and PHP.
Experience with relational and document based databases.
Familiar with different testing methodologies.
Enjoys technical leadership and guiding product development, shaping the vision and implementation of backend platforms effectively.
Thrives on responsibility and ownership.
Pragmatic mindset.
Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills.
Benefits
We have a range of benefits available at Football Radar and continue to review these to ensure our colleagues are gaining everything they can from them.
Half yearly bonus opportunities based on company performance
33 days holiday (Including bank holidays)
Competitive contribution matched pensions
Health and well-being benefits:
Private Medical Insurance (including excess coverage)
Health Cash Plan via Bupa
Subsidised gym membership
Daily subsidised office meals
Learning and development budgets to invest in your personal growth Company and team led engagement activities throughout the year
Fortnightly five-a-side football game amongst colleagues
We’ve got some exciting plans ahead at Trinity and are looking for experienced IT Technical Architects at all levels to join us over the next three to six months!
At the moment we are accepting expressions of interest from you and we plan to commence our assessment and selection process during the end of Autumn 2024. We are keen to learn more from you, about your level of expertise and what you can bring to the table.
Are you an experienced and dynamic IT Technical Architect looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact? Trinity College London is embarking on a period of growth and transformation, and we are seeking a number of talented IT Technical Architects to join our team. This is a unique chance to contribute to the future of a leading internationally recognised awarding organisation, publisher and independent education charity. If you have a proven track record of delivering successful projects and are passionate about driving change, we invite you to be a part of our journey.
About the role
At Trinity College, we have a suite of products offering exams in music, performing arts, English Language and more. We have embarked on an extensive and ambitious modernisation programme, as more of our products move online, and are looking for hands-on Technical Architects, with AWS experience, as our technology and approach matures.
As a Technical Architect, you will be responsible for designing, implementing and overseeing solutions, primarily cloud based, to meet Trinity College London’s evolving technology needs. You will collaborate with teams across the organisation, our partners, and suppliers, to ensure that we deliver high quality solutions to specification. Together with the rest of the architecture team, you will participate in the Technical Design Authority and Cloud Centre of Excellence forums, to use your expertise and experience to help shape our standards and best practices and to help projects to progress with the best solutions.
As a hands-on IT Architect, you will communicate extensively with our design and developments teams and partners, getting involved with Proof of Concept and Prototyping work, and ensuring DevOps and coding standards are well defined and adhered to. You will be able to show technical ownership and leadership, being able to take solutions from conception to implementation and support. As a technology and AWS subject matter expert, you will be able to provide guidance both within and outside the team.
About You
Extensive experience building solutions using key elements of our technology stack, in particular AWS (Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway etc)
Knowledge of good, secure and efficient working practices on AWS, with reference to the Well Architected Framework.
In-depth knowledge of the creation, management, promotion and integration of business data-centric APIs.
Understanding of data, domain-driven design, integration, and the importance of data to an organisation.
Experience working with 3rd party suppliers to provide cohesive, integrated SaaS solutions.
Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
Ability to present technical solutions to non-technical audiences in an effective manner
Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners
Experience in a variety of requirement gathering techniques
Excellent business process and architectural modelling skills
Knowledge and experience of a wide variety of platforms, operating systems, systems software, business applications, ideally related to the education sector
Experience of providing solutions for cloud, on-premise and hybrid applications
An appetite for challenging existing practices in an effective and supportive manner
Ability to work effectively in a rapidly evolving business environment
Flexible approach to all situations
Experience of working in the Education sector is desirable, preferably within an Exam Board or Awarding body
Ideally, experience of migrating from package solutions (Oracle Siebel)
Our benefits
Trinity provides a work environment that is stimulating, inspiring and fair. Our approach to reward values our employees while ensuring each person’s contribution makes us great as an organisation.
As an employee, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including generous annual leave, private health insurance, pension scheme, regular social events, employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, free access to Trinity examinations and continuous training and development, plus more.
Our commitment
Trinity College London is an equal opportunities employer and our talented people come from all walks of life. Trinity is open to all applicants from different backgrounds and we are committed to building a more diverse and inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively welcome applications from people with disabilities and will make sure you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long term health condition, or are neuro-diverse. We encourage all applicants to let us know if you need a little extra help with your application, want an alternative way to put in an application, or if you have any individual requirements at any stage along your recruitment journey. All applications are dealt with in the strictest of confidence.
How to Apply
To apply, please follow the Apply for This Job link on this page and you will be directed to the Trinity College London application page.
Trinity College London does not hold a job visa sponsorship licence and so is not in a position to sponsor visas in the UK.
We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of the children and young people that we work with. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the organisation. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. Upon successful appointment into the role, you will be required to complete our vetting procedures as with all Trinity College London employees. This is carried out by a 3rd party supplier and our standard background checks consist of Right to Work in the UK, Identity Check, Employment History check, Financial Probity Check, Highest Academic Qualifications Check and a basic DBS check.
Trinity promotes equality of opportunity and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. In line with the requirements of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974), w e select all candidates for interview based on their competencies, qualifications and knowledge. As part of our selection process, you will be required to disclose any potential issues with criminal record checks that will be carried out if you are offered a role with Trinity. The information will only be seen by those who need to see it as part of the recruitment process. We ensure that an open and measured discussion takes place on the subject of any offences or other matter that might be relevant to the position for which you have applied. Failure to reveal information that is directly relevant to the job sought could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment. We undertake to discuss any matter revealed in a criminal check with you before withdrawing our offer of employment.
Trinity College London will hold candidate data on file for no more than six months from application submission. If you want your information to be removed earlier, please contact us directly. If we want to hold your information beyond the six months, we will contact you to get your consent.
Our data protection policy can be viewed in full at https://www.trinitycollege.com/page/data-protection/data-protection-policy.
09/09/2024
Contractor
We’ve got some exciting plans ahead at Trinity and are looking for experienced IT Technical Architects at all levels to join us over the next three to six months!
At the moment we are accepting expressions of interest from you and we plan to commence our assessment and selection process during the end of Autumn 2024. We are keen to learn more from you, about your level of expertise and what you can bring to the table.
Are you an experienced and dynamic IT Technical Architect looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact? Trinity College London is embarking on a period of growth and transformation, and we are seeking a number of talented IT Technical Architects to join our team. This is a unique chance to contribute to the future of a leading internationally recognised awarding organisation, publisher and independent education charity. If you have a proven track record of delivering successful projects and are passionate about driving change, we invite you to be a part of our journey.
About the role
At Trinity College, we have a suite of products offering exams in music, performing arts, English Language and more. We have embarked on an extensive and ambitious modernisation programme, as more of our products move online, and are looking for hands-on Technical Architects, with AWS experience, as our technology and approach matures.
As a Technical Architect, you will be responsible for designing, implementing and overseeing solutions, primarily cloud based, to meet Trinity College London’s evolving technology needs. You will collaborate with teams across the organisation, our partners, and suppliers, to ensure that we deliver high quality solutions to specification. Together with the rest of the architecture team, you will participate in the Technical Design Authority and Cloud Centre of Excellence forums, to use your expertise and experience to help shape our standards and best practices and to help projects to progress with the best solutions.
As a hands-on IT Architect, you will communicate extensively with our design and developments teams and partners, getting involved with Proof of Concept and Prototyping work, and ensuring DevOps and coding standards are well defined and adhered to. You will be able to show technical ownership and leadership, being able to take solutions from conception to implementation and support. As a technology and AWS subject matter expert, you will be able to provide guidance both within and outside the team.
About You
Extensive experience building solutions using key elements of our technology stack, in particular AWS (Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway etc)
Knowledge of good, secure and efficient working practices on AWS, with reference to the Well Architected Framework.
In-depth knowledge of the creation, management, promotion and integration of business data-centric APIs.
Understanding of data, domain-driven design, integration, and the importance of data to an organisation.
Experience working with 3rd party suppliers to provide cohesive, integrated SaaS solutions.
Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
Ability to present technical solutions to non-technical audiences in an effective manner
Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners
Experience in a variety of requirement gathering techniques
Excellent business process and architectural modelling skills
Knowledge and experience of a wide variety of platforms, operating systems, systems software, business applications, ideally related to the education sector
Experience of providing solutions for cloud, on-premise and hybrid applications
An appetite for challenging existing practices in an effective and supportive manner
Ability to work effectively in a rapidly evolving business environment
Flexible approach to all situations
Experience of working in the Education sector is desirable, preferably within an Exam Board or Awarding body
Ideally, experience of migrating from package solutions (Oracle Siebel)
Our benefits
Trinity provides a work environment that is stimulating, inspiring and fair. Our approach to reward values our employees while ensuring each person’s contribution makes us great as an organisation.
As an employee, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including generous annual leave, private health insurance, pension scheme, regular social events, employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, free access to Trinity examinations and continuous training and development, plus more.
Our commitment
Trinity College London is an equal opportunities employer and our talented people come from all walks of life. Trinity is open to all applicants from different backgrounds and we are committed to building a more diverse and inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively welcome applications from people with disabilities and will make sure you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long term health condition, or are neuro-diverse. We encourage all applicants to let us know if you need a little extra help with your application, want an alternative way to put in an application, or if you have any individual requirements at any stage along your recruitment journey. All applications are dealt with in the strictest of confidence.
How to Apply
To apply, please follow the Apply for This Job link on this page and you will be directed to the Trinity College London application page.
Trinity College London does not hold a job visa sponsorship licence and so is not in a position to sponsor visas in the UK.
We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of the children and young people that we work with. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the organisation. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. Upon successful appointment into the role, you will be required to complete our vetting procedures as with all Trinity College London employees. This is carried out by a 3rd party supplier and our standard background checks consist of Right to Work in the UK, Identity Check, Employment History check, Financial Probity Check, Highest Academic Qualifications Check and a basic DBS check.
Trinity promotes equality of opportunity and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. In line with the requirements of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974), w e select all candidates for interview based on their competencies, qualifications and knowledge. As part of our selection process, you will be required to disclose any potential issues with criminal record checks that will be carried out if you are offered a role with Trinity. The information will only be seen by those who need to see it as part of the recruitment process. We ensure that an open and measured discussion takes place on the subject of any offences or other matter that might be relevant to the position for which you have applied. Failure to reveal information that is directly relevant to the job sought could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment. We undertake to discuss any matter revealed in a criminal check with you before withdrawing our offer of employment.
Trinity College London will hold candidate data on file for no more than six months from application submission. If you want your information to be removed earlier, please contact us directly. If we want to hold your information beyond the six months, we will contact you to get your consent.
Our data protection policy can be viewed in full at https://www.trinitycollege.com/page/data-protection/data-protection-policy.
This role is based in London on a hybrid basis - living in London and/or close enough to commute is preferable.
Summary:
As Head of IT & Technical Director, your primary objective is to manage and oversee the use of all IT functions and projects throughout the studio.
You will take a lead role in planning and prioritising work on current and future IT systems and manage studio’s day-to-day technical operations including the implementation of new hardware and software solutions, setting roadmaps and policies.
You will be responsible for identifying and resolving IT issues as they arise suggesting improvements and implementing solutions to keep everything on track.
Based at our London Studio, we are in search of an efficient communicator, organised and detail-oriented individual who is ready to tackle challenges and contribute to the success of our studio.
Main responsibilities:
Take ownership of IT projects from concept to completion working to schedules and agreed timelines and budgets.
Manage the deployment, development, monitoring, maintenance, upgrading and support of studio’s IT systems to include applications, hardware, OS (MS Windows mainly), storage, and networking.
Troubleshoot IT issues regarding: applications, hardware, OS (MS Windows mainly), storage, and networking.
Manage Animation/VFX software licenses, updates and deployments.
Manage VFX software environments (shared plugins, preferences etc).
Manage the render farm and its scheduling software.
Oversee all technology operations and evaluating them according to established goals.
Assist with establishing IT policies and systems to support the implementation of studio’s wider strategies.
Create and update documentation explaining IT processes and tools.
Analyse the requirements of all departments to determine their technology needs.
Purchase efficient and cost-effective technological equipment and software.
Inspect the use of technological equipment and software to ensure functionality and efficiency.
Identify the need for upgrades, configurations or new systems and report to upper management.
Coordinate, supervise, support IT staff to provide guidance, mentoring and development.
Assist in building relationships with vendors and creating cost-efficient contracts.
Offer and give technical help to all staff.
Requirements:
Min 8 years’ experience ideally in a VFX/Animation/Artistic/creative technology environment.
Knowledge of VFX/Animation software workflows used across the studio such as Maya, Houdini, Nuke, Unreal Engine and Adobe Suite products.
Experience in Scripting (Python mostly).
Advanced understanding of computer hardware, software, storage, network needed in a VFX/Animation/Artistic driven environment.
Advanced understanding of editing software and hardware (AVID MC and Premiere) and various image file and colour formats used in an Animation/VFX environment.
Knowledge of MPA-TPN (Trusted Partner Network) IT security policies and implementation guidelines.
Knowledge in remote desktop workflows and implementation (Teradici - HP AnyWare).
Knowledge in MS Azure or AWS environments.
Knowledge in VFX software licensing.
Ability to prioritise and efficiently work on multiple tasks at a time while remaining mindful of strict deadlines in a dynamic and high-pressure environment.
Strong problem solving, communication and organisation skills.
A positive and proactive attitude.
Studio AKA is a multi-BAFTA winning, multi-EMMY awarded and OSCAR-nominated independent animation studio.
We are committed to providing a workplace that welcomes and respects all people regardless of gender identity, sex, sexuality, race, religion, background or belief. We welcome applications from people who are underrepresented in our sector.
24/04/2024
Full time
This role is based in London on a hybrid basis - living in London and/or close enough to commute is preferable.
Summary:
As Head of IT & Technical Director, your primary objective is to manage and oversee the use of all IT functions and projects throughout the studio.
You will take a lead role in planning and prioritising work on current and future IT systems and manage studio’s day-to-day technical operations including the implementation of new hardware and software solutions, setting roadmaps and policies.
You will be responsible for identifying and resolving IT issues as they arise suggesting improvements and implementing solutions to keep everything on track.
Based at our London Studio, we are in search of an efficient communicator, organised and detail-oriented individual who is ready to tackle challenges and contribute to the success of our studio.
Main responsibilities:
Take ownership of IT projects from concept to completion working to schedules and agreed timelines and budgets.
Manage the deployment, development, monitoring, maintenance, upgrading and support of studio’s IT systems to include applications, hardware, OS (MS Windows mainly), storage, and networking.
Troubleshoot IT issues regarding: applications, hardware, OS (MS Windows mainly), storage, and networking.
Manage Animation/VFX software licenses, updates and deployments.
Manage VFX software environments (shared plugins, preferences etc).
Manage the render farm and its scheduling software.
Oversee all technology operations and evaluating them according to established goals.
Assist with establishing IT policies and systems to support the implementation of studio’s wider strategies.
Create and update documentation explaining IT processes and tools.
Analyse the requirements of all departments to determine their technology needs.
Purchase efficient and cost-effective technological equipment and software.
Inspect the use of technological equipment and software to ensure functionality and efficiency.
Identify the need for upgrades, configurations or new systems and report to upper management.
Coordinate, supervise, support IT staff to provide guidance, mentoring and development.
Assist in building relationships with vendors and creating cost-efficient contracts.
Offer and give technical help to all staff.
Requirements:
Min 8 years’ experience ideally in a VFX/Animation/Artistic/creative technology environment.
Knowledge of VFX/Animation software workflows used across the studio such as Maya, Houdini, Nuke, Unreal Engine and Adobe Suite products.
Experience in Scripting (Python mostly).
Advanced understanding of computer hardware, software, storage, network needed in a VFX/Animation/Artistic driven environment.
Advanced understanding of editing software and hardware (AVID MC and Premiere) and various image file and colour formats used in an Animation/VFX environment.
Knowledge of MPA-TPN (Trusted Partner Network) IT security policies and implementation guidelines.
Knowledge in remote desktop workflows and implementation (Teradici - HP AnyWare).
Knowledge in MS Azure or AWS environments.
Knowledge in VFX software licensing.
Ability to prioritise and efficiently work on multiple tasks at a time while remaining mindful of strict deadlines in a dynamic and high-pressure environment.
Strong problem solving, communication and organisation skills.
A positive and proactive attitude.
Studio AKA is a multi-BAFTA winning, multi-EMMY awarded and OSCAR-nominated independent animation studio.
We are committed to providing a workplace that welcomes and respects all people regardless of gender identity, sex, sexuality, race, religion, background or belief. We welcome applications from people who are underrepresented in our sector.
ERP Support Desk Analyst
Based in our Skipton, UK office
Are you looking for your next opportunity in an ERP role? Do you already have skills in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
MBP Solutions is experiencing a period of exciting growth, and we’re moving our ERP system to Business Central. This has created an opportunity for an ERP Administrator, ideally with Business Central experience, to work on our digitisation projects and provide helpdesk support for our growing international business. This role will provide 1st and 2nd line support to the business, as well as working closely with our gold partners to manage any escalated 3rd line support tickets and follow these through to completion. Ideally you will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and/or previous Navision versions. Change management is a key aspect of the role, and the successful candidate will work with the business and process owners to define requirements, functional test and assist with any acceptance testing. Business Central is our core business system, and this role will be involved with a range of integration projects with third party applications as well as workflow/process development.
About us
At MBP Solutions, we believe passionately in the importance and benefit of being a ‘purpose-driven enterprise’. Having a strong and clear sense of purpose, setting out where we want to get to in the
future and explaining what we value most in terms of how we all want to work together is an essential part of our growth plan.
Founded in 1999, we specialise in adding value to biological by-products through our unique know-how regarding product applications, sustainability, sales and marketing, legal compliance and supply chain management. With a focus on the utilisation of the resources in biological by-products, MBP Solutions has developed a unique concept called OMBP (Outsourced Management of By-Products) 360ᵒ solutions
where by-products and wastes from more than 40 different factories in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa are managed in a sustainable
We have in place a set of strong and very simple messages that are built on everything that MBP Solutions has done to date. These statements are a reference point and reminder for all of us in MBP Solutions about how we want to work together, where we are heading and how we will get there:
We work together for a more sustainable world by helping industries reduce their impact on the
We turn one industry’s by-product into another industry’s raw material by partnering with them
to optimise resource use and generate added value.
We are global experts in by-products and their application, including supply chain management, international sales and marketing, legal compliance and
We want to be globally recognised as the go-to partner for industries who want to handle by-products in a sustainable and responsible way.
As employers, we work in a truly multi-national way, local to our customers but as a team across all the countries in which we operate. With offices in Europe, Asia and North America, we offer a collaborative, friendly and smart-working culture with a focus on innovation and delivering real value for our customers.
Your main tasks will be:
Business Central/Continia/Jet helpdesk function – dealing with internal queries relating to system use and potential bugs, escalating to gold partners when needed.
Working with the business to create functional requirements and user
Functional testing of enhancements completed by gold
Ensure that data owners are following best practice with regular reporting to highlight
Manage our master data and deal with requests for changes
Create training documents for administrative processes and system
Complete the onboarding/offboarding and training of new
Manage and maintain security roles and
Ensure preparedness for Microsoft updates, evaluate how this may affect MBP and provide a summary of key points and actions. Take actions as direction and prepare communications to wider company on changes or updates.
Review and analyse the current state of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging existing
Write news articles relating to Business Central and be the champion of the product.
We are looking for someone with the following essential experience or qualifications (please only apply if you can demonstrate your experience, by providing on the job or education examples):
A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant IT
As a minimum, two years of experience configuring, maintaining, documenting and supporting a company’s ERP, with a preference for working experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics NAV. Knowledge of other ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle will also be
General understanding of accounting and operations processes with logistics and sales process experience an
Knowledge of data management such as importing from spreadsheets and using data
Understanding of relational databases.
Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills including SharePoint, Power Automate
Experience using Continia Document Capture and Jet Analytics (preferred, not required).
Experience of building relationships across all levels and areas of the business along with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
Written and verbal English language skills at business
Essential demonstrable Skills/Profile we are looking for:
Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Ability to work well on own initiative, presenting ideas
Strong analytical skills
Structured, methodical and well-organised
Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
Enthusiasm and self-motivation, with a proactive approach to all tasks
Team player who contributes to our collaborative culture
High attention to detail with evidenced problem-solving skills
A positive approach to change
Why work for us?
Sustainability has been part of our ideological backbone since the beginning, as our organisation captures and delivers value in economic, environmental and social terms.
Our business brings to life the concepts of industrial ecology and circular economy by materialising the idea that the co-stream of one industry can be used as a key resource by another.
Our technical expertise, market knowledge and legal understanding help to promote the optimal and efficient use of natural resources, reduce waste and toxic emissions, reduce operating costs and generate new revenue. As a result, we improve the environmental, economic and social performance of our suppliers and customers, with whom we work together to enable the recycling and recovery of residual resources. MBP has several sustainability and quality certifications and works actively with LEAN.
We offer:
A competitive salary
Working for an international company dedicated to sustainability, the environment and natural resources
Free parking
Our UK office is based on the Broughton Hall Estate in Skipton, where you are surrounded by the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales
A friendly, professional and nurturing culture, dedicated to engagement and retention
Flexibility with hybrid working (up to 3 days a week from home) after a suitable period of review
Training opportunities with a focus on professional development
Occasional international travel to other MBP offices (role dependent)
For more information about MBP or the position, please visit www.mbpsolutions.com
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
15/09/2022
Full time
ERP Support Desk Analyst
Based in our Skipton, UK office
Are you looking for your next opportunity in an ERP role? Do you already have skills in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
MBP Solutions is experiencing a period of exciting growth, and we’re moving our ERP system to Business Central. This has created an opportunity for an ERP Administrator, ideally with Business Central experience, to work on our digitisation projects and provide helpdesk support for our growing international business. This role will provide 1st and 2nd line support to the business, as well as working closely with our gold partners to manage any escalated 3rd line support tickets and follow these through to completion. Ideally you will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and/or previous Navision versions. Change management is a key aspect of the role, and the successful candidate will work with the business and process owners to define requirements, functional test and assist with any acceptance testing. Business Central is our core business system, and this role will be involved with a range of integration projects with third party applications as well as workflow/process development.
About us
At MBP Solutions, we believe passionately in the importance and benefit of being a ‘purpose-driven enterprise’. Having a strong and clear sense of purpose, setting out where we want to get to in the
future and explaining what we value most in terms of how we all want to work together is an essential part of our growth plan.
Founded in 1999, we specialise in adding value to biological by-products through our unique know-how regarding product applications, sustainability, sales and marketing, legal compliance and supply chain management. With a focus on the utilisation of the resources in biological by-products, MBP Solutions has developed a unique concept called OMBP (Outsourced Management of By-Products) 360ᵒ solutions
where by-products and wastes from more than 40 different factories in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa are managed in a sustainable
We have in place a set of strong and very simple messages that are built on everything that MBP Solutions has done to date. These statements are a reference point and reminder for all of us in MBP Solutions about how we want to work together, where we are heading and how we will get there:
We work together for a more sustainable world by helping industries reduce their impact on the
We turn one industry’s by-product into another industry’s raw material by partnering with them
to optimise resource use and generate added value.
We are global experts in by-products and their application, including supply chain management, international sales and marketing, legal compliance and
We want to be globally recognised as the go-to partner for industries who want to handle by-products in a sustainable and responsible way.
As employers, we work in a truly multi-national way, local to our customers but as a team across all the countries in which we operate. With offices in Europe, Asia and North America, we offer a collaborative, friendly and smart-working culture with a focus on innovation and delivering real value for our customers.
Your main tasks will be:
Business Central/Continia/Jet helpdesk function – dealing with internal queries relating to system use and potential bugs, escalating to gold partners when needed.
Working with the business to create functional requirements and user
Functional testing of enhancements completed by gold
Ensure that data owners are following best practice with regular reporting to highlight
Manage our master data and deal with requests for changes
Create training documents for administrative processes and system
Complete the onboarding/offboarding and training of new
Manage and maintain security roles and
Ensure preparedness for Microsoft updates, evaluate how this may affect MBP and provide a summary of key points and actions. Take actions as direction and prepare communications to wider company on changes or updates.
Review and analyse the current state of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging existing
Write news articles relating to Business Central and be the champion of the product.
We are looking for someone with the following essential experience or qualifications (please only apply if you can demonstrate your experience, by providing on the job or education examples):
A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant IT
As a minimum, two years of experience configuring, maintaining, documenting and supporting a company’s ERP, with a preference for working experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics NAV. Knowledge of other ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle will also be
General understanding of accounting and operations processes with logistics and sales process experience an
Knowledge of data management such as importing from spreadsheets and using data
Understanding of relational databases.
Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills including SharePoint, Power Automate
Experience using Continia Document Capture and Jet Analytics (preferred, not required).
Experience of building relationships across all levels and areas of the business along with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
Written and verbal English language skills at business
Essential demonstrable Skills/Profile we are looking for:
Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Ability to work well on own initiative, presenting ideas
Strong analytical skills
Structured, methodical and well-organised
Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
Enthusiasm and self-motivation, with a proactive approach to all tasks
Team player who contributes to our collaborative culture
High attention to detail with evidenced problem-solving skills
A positive approach to change
Why work for us?
Sustainability has been part of our ideological backbone since the beginning, as our organisation captures and delivers value in economic, environmental and social terms.
Our business brings to life the concepts of industrial ecology and circular economy by materialising the idea that the co-stream of one industry can be used as a key resource by another.
Our technical expertise, market knowledge and legal understanding help to promote the optimal and efficient use of natural resources, reduce waste and toxic emissions, reduce operating costs and generate new revenue. As a result, we improve the environmental, economic and social performance of our suppliers and customers, with whom we work together to enable the recycling and recovery of residual resources. MBP has several sustainability and quality certifications and works actively with LEAN.
We offer:
A competitive salary
Working for an international company dedicated to sustainability, the environment and natural resources
Free parking
Our UK office is based on the Broughton Hall Estate in Skipton, where you are surrounded by the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales
A friendly, professional and nurturing culture, dedicated to engagement and retention
Flexibility with hybrid working (up to 3 days a week from home) after a suitable period of review
Training opportunities with a focus on professional development
Occasional international travel to other MBP offices (role dependent)
For more information about MBP or the position, please visit www.mbpsolutions.com
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
About the role
Do you want to make a difference? Are you interested in joining an expert team working to transform health care technology in England? Do you have knowledge and experience in; Designing and Delivering systems using Cloud services, Big Data and Analytics, IoT and wearables, Architecture and Digital strategy? Then we may have a job for you…
This is an exciting time to join NHS Digital as one of our Senior Technical Architects and we have several roles available. The Architecture Profession provides a range of services to our internal and external stakeholders. We provide technical and solution architecture design, technical consultancy, and technical architecture ownership to large-scale NHS programmes and organisations. The work we do makes a difference to patients and NHS staff at a national level.
Please note that the advertised salary of £78,796 to £91,048 includes a 20% Recruitment and Retention Premium. The core salary for this role is £65,664 - £75,874.
About you
Some of the skills and experience we're looking for:
demonstrable evidence of leadership in the development of system and solution architectures
knowledge of specific technical specialisms and experience providing advice regarding their application. The specialism can be any relevant area of information technology, technique, method, product or application area.
experience of making credible technical decisions and communicating these with sensitivity and diplomacy to ensure the right technical direction is followed
experience of leading and delivering technical change, challenging the status-quo, anticipating problems and monitoring implementation progress
experience of contributing to the creation and review of a systems capability strategy which meets the strategic requirements of the business.
experience of managing staff to deliver across a large and complex domain of work, in terms of transaction and data volumes, technology complexity and number of active users
experience of developing models and plans to drive forward the strategy, taking advantage of opportunities to improve business performance.
TOGAF certification desirable
What's in it for you
a role as part of a dynamic team using data and digital technology to transform health and care
a range of opportunities to build your experience in an environment where your work has a direct and positive impact
a real commitment to your personal and professional development with access to a broad range of learning opportunities
About us
NHS Digital is a great place to work. What we do matters. Our outstanding teams are passionate about technology and public service, making use of everyone’s skills to improve people’s lives. We collaborate to deliver world class tech and intelligence, come and join us. We are committed to sustainability, diversity and inclusion; our people are at the heart of what we do. Find out about the amazing work we do by visiting our website: https://digital.nhs.uk/about-nhs-digital/our-work Find further information on the current work we are undertaking meeting the challenges of the pandemic here: https://digital.nhs.uk/coronavirus
Why you should apply
We value the different experiences our people bring to their work at NHS Digital. We're working to create an environment where everyone can make a full contribution no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.
Which means, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Don't worry if you don’t meet all the criteria we’ve suggested – knowledge and experience you've gained in other ways might make us think about the role differently. Go ahead and apply.
Our work matters. You matter.
What we offer you:
we're moving to a hybrid working approach which offers you an informal, flexible way of blending home and office working
flexible working opportunities - we value and respect the diversity of our employees, and applications from prospective candidates who require flexible working arrangements are welcomed; these include part-time hours, job sharing, flexible hours and part-remote set ups
27 days annual leave increasing to 33 days with service
ability to buy and sell annual leave
a generous pension (with our contribution equal to 20.6% of your earnings)
NHS Discounts including shops, restaurants, gym, mobile phones, and insurance
employee benefit schemes including our Season Ticket Loan, Car Lease and Bike to Work schemes
01/10/2021
Full time
About the role
Do you want to make a difference? Are you interested in joining an expert team working to transform health care technology in England? Do you have knowledge and experience in; Designing and Delivering systems using Cloud services, Big Data and Analytics, IoT and wearables, Architecture and Digital strategy? Then we may have a job for you…
This is an exciting time to join NHS Digital as one of our Senior Technical Architects and we have several roles available. The Architecture Profession provides a range of services to our internal and external stakeholders. We provide technical and solution architecture design, technical consultancy, and technical architecture ownership to large-scale NHS programmes and organisations. The work we do makes a difference to patients and NHS staff at a national level.
Please note that the advertised salary of £78,796 to £91,048 includes a 20% Recruitment and Retention Premium. The core salary for this role is £65,664 - £75,874.
About you
Some of the skills and experience we're looking for:
demonstrable evidence of leadership in the development of system and solution architectures
knowledge of specific technical specialisms and experience providing advice regarding their application. The specialism can be any relevant area of information technology, technique, method, product or application area.
experience of making credible technical decisions and communicating these with sensitivity and diplomacy to ensure the right technical direction is followed
experience of leading and delivering technical change, challenging the status-quo, anticipating problems and monitoring implementation progress
experience of contributing to the creation and review of a systems capability strategy which meets the strategic requirements of the business.
experience of managing staff to deliver across a large and complex domain of work, in terms of transaction and data volumes, technology complexity and number of active users
experience of developing models and plans to drive forward the strategy, taking advantage of opportunities to improve business performance.
TOGAF certification desirable
What's in it for you
a role as part of a dynamic team using data and digital technology to transform health and care
a range of opportunities to build your experience in an environment where your work has a direct and positive impact
a real commitment to your personal and professional development with access to a broad range of learning opportunities
About us
NHS Digital is a great place to work. What we do matters. Our outstanding teams are passionate about technology and public service, making use of everyone’s skills to improve people’s lives. We collaborate to deliver world class tech and intelligence, come and join us. We are committed to sustainability, diversity and inclusion; our people are at the heart of what we do. Find out about the amazing work we do by visiting our website: https://digital.nhs.uk/about-nhs-digital/our-work Find further information on the current work we are undertaking meeting the challenges of the pandemic here: https://digital.nhs.uk/coronavirus
Why you should apply
We value the different experiences our people bring to their work at NHS Digital. We're working to create an environment where everyone can make a full contribution no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.
Which means, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Don't worry if you don’t meet all the criteria we’ve suggested – knowledge and experience you've gained in other ways might make us think about the role differently. Go ahead and apply.
Our work matters. You matter.
What we offer you:
we're moving to a hybrid working approach which offers you an informal, flexible way of blending home and office working
flexible working opportunities - we value and respect the diversity of our employees, and applications from prospective candidates who require flexible working arrangements are welcomed; these include part-time hours, job sharing, flexible hours and part-remote set ups
27 days annual leave increasing to 33 days with service
ability to buy and sell annual leave
a generous pension (with our contribution equal to 20.6% of your earnings)
NHS Discounts including shops, restaurants, gym, mobile phones, and insurance
employee benefit schemes including our Season Ticket Loan, Car Lease and Bike to Work schemes
Technical Specialist - Corporate - Houghton Regis Whitbread, the owner of Premier Inn and some of the UK's favourite restaurants, processes nearly £2 billion in transactions each year and employs around 40,000 people. As our new Technical Specialist - Corporate, you'll play a pivotal role in being the expert for Whitbread on our non-Fusion Corporate Technology supporting Supply Chain, Procurement, General Council and Property. You will be leading, designing and configuring the technology solutions in place making sure they are performant, secure and scalable With over 1,800 WAN links, 3,000 switches, and 40,000 access points, our network is as vast as our brand. You'll work with leading technologies like Juniper, Cisco, Meraki, and HP Aruba. Role: Technical Specialist - Corporate Package: Salary starting from £65,000 + 30% company performance bonus Contract Type: Full-Time and Permanent Location: Whitbread Court, Dunstable and a hybrid way of working with a minimum of 3 days a week in the office. Why You'll Love It Here Healthcar e: Individual & Family BUPA healthcare 10% matched pension Discounts : Up to 60% discount on Premier Inn stays and 25% discount on our Restaurant brand Check out all our benefits here: What you'll be doing: Work with key stakeholders across our business and Whitbread technology to develop and maintain our Technology, focusing across the whole product lifecycle, and including day-to-day operations, cost of ownership and future development. Collaborate with the Business users to understand, refine and adapt how we use technology across Support Centre to drive productivity and efficiency, to help support our wider business objectives. Be an advocate for technology with the business. Review the performance of the platforms in production, and work with architecture and engineering to drive performance improvement plans, compliance activity and ensure overall platform resilience. The role will act as point of contact and drive supplier customer success teams to create value for our business. What you'll need: Strong technical knowledge of cloud services and applications. Hands-on experience with troubleshooting, deployment, and configuration. A proven track record of successful project implementations. Experience of MS365 suite and of working with Microsoft. Proficiency in microservices, distributed systems and cloud based solutions. Needs to stay current with industry trends and certifications. Adapts quickly to new technologies, tools, and frameworks. A strong problem-solving mindset, identify root causes, develop solutions, and improve system efficiency Ability to lead a technical team, providing guidance on best practices and system design. Strong collaboration with business stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions while managing multiple priorities and projects. Highly experienced with Supplier and Service Management . Deep understanding of profiling, debugging and optimising backend apps Experience of developing technology platforms , including technical architecture, estimation, planning, non-functional requirements, and Continuous Improvement activities using modern agile techniques. Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) and design patterns with proficiency in backend programming language (java and related frameworks). Knowledge of database design (SQL and NO SQL), caching strategies (ideally Redis) and API best practices. Be part of our Technology Team at Whitbread Through collaboration, passion and hiring the smartest minds, our Technology team builds products and services that are used by 38,000 of us at Whitbread and millions of guests. Everything from an eCommerce website that handles £2 billion in transactions per year, applications that are scalable across our 1,200 hotel and restaurants, devices that enable our teams and guests to have a seamless experience, all whilst keeping data secure. Together we're building the hotel of the future.
12/05/2025
Full time
Technical Specialist - Corporate - Houghton Regis Whitbread, the owner of Premier Inn and some of the UK's favourite restaurants, processes nearly £2 billion in transactions each year and employs around 40,000 people. As our new Technical Specialist - Corporate, you'll play a pivotal role in being the expert for Whitbread on our non-Fusion Corporate Technology supporting Supply Chain, Procurement, General Council and Property. You will be leading, designing and configuring the technology solutions in place making sure they are performant, secure and scalable With over 1,800 WAN links, 3,000 switches, and 40,000 access points, our network is as vast as our brand. You'll work with leading technologies like Juniper, Cisco, Meraki, and HP Aruba. Role: Technical Specialist - Corporate Package: Salary starting from £65,000 + 30% company performance bonus Contract Type: Full-Time and Permanent Location: Whitbread Court, Dunstable and a hybrid way of working with a minimum of 3 days a week in the office. Why You'll Love It Here Healthcar e: Individual & Family BUPA healthcare 10% matched pension Discounts : Up to 60% discount on Premier Inn stays and 25% discount on our Restaurant brand Check out all our benefits here: What you'll be doing: Work with key stakeholders across our business and Whitbread technology to develop and maintain our Technology, focusing across the whole product lifecycle, and including day-to-day operations, cost of ownership and future development. Collaborate with the Business users to understand, refine and adapt how we use technology across Support Centre to drive productivity and efficiency, to help support our wider business objectives. Be an advocate for technology with the business. Review the performance of the platforms in production, and work with architecture and engineering to drive performance improvement plans, compliance activity and ensure overall platform resilience. The role will act as point of contact and drive supplier customer success teams to create value for our business. What you'll need: Strong technical knowledge of cloud services and applications. Hands-on experience with troubleshooting, deployment, and configuration. A proven track record of successful project implementations. Experience of MS365 suite and of working with Microsoft. Proficiency in microservices, distributed systems and cloud based solutions. Needs to stay current with industry trends and certifications. Adapts quickly to new technologies, tools, and frameworks. A strong problem-solving mindset, identify root causes, develop solutions, and improve system efficiency Ability to lead a technical team, providing guidance on best practices and system design. Strong collaboration with business stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions while managing multiple priorities and projects. Highly experienced with Supplier and Service Management . Deep understanding of profiling, debugging and optimising backend apps Experience of developing technology platforms , including technical architecture, estimation, planning, non-functional requirements, and Continuous Improvement activities using modern agile techniques. Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) and design patterns with proficiency in backend programming language (java and related frameworks). Knowledge of database design (SQL and NO SQL), caching strategies (ideally Redis) and API best practices. Be part of our Technology Team at Whitbread Through collaboration, passion and hiring the smartest minds, our Technology team builds products and services that are used by 38,000 of us at Whitbread and millions of guests. Everything from an eCommerce website that handles £2 billion in transactions per year, applications that are scalable across our 1,200 hotel and restaurants, devices that enable our teams and guests to have a seamless experience, all whilst keeping data secure. Together we're building the hotel of the future.
Business Unit: Technology Operations & Cyber Security Salary range: £57,600 - £82,000 - Per annum + DOE + red-hot benefits Location: Hybrid - Occasional travel to Glasgow and Newcastle hubs. Contract type: Permanent Our Team The world is changing and so are we. That is why we are a home for the courageous. We reward those who push themselves, but we know you would do it anyway. You are naturally curious, ambitious, and brave. You want to do big things, and we have the roles to make that happen. An exciting opportunity has arisen within IT Service Protection team for a manager as part of IT Service Management. This multidisciplinary role is a great opportunity to engage across the Business, IT Development & Change, and Support pools to ensure safe delivery of Cloud changes through prescribed governance principles to our most important production IT Services. Cloud Governance is a new team within a mature ITIL Service Protection framework which will govern the safe and effective delivery of both Cloud Project Change & BAU maintenance and activities across the bank's Cloud IT infrastructure. To underpin this and other changes, a firm understanding and management of Cloud & IT Change Management is essential in maintaining a firm route to live. Reporting directly to the Service Protection Manager, this is an important role in protecting quality of Cloud Service and managing risk, with the opportunity to engage across the whole of COO, the various CIO Towers within including TOCS. Key is establishing the broader Cloud change ownership to establish and drive forward a Cloud Governance framework and be a part of a developing process and to minimise risk in our service delivery. The Cloud Governance Manager will work alongside change owners and technical colleagues to evaluate the scheduling of pending Cloud change proposals to and confirm schedule compliance in readiness for the various Change Management assessment boards and other contributing process and procedures. What you'll be doing Responsible for leading the central cloud governance team. You'll manage the continuous cloud governance process and be accountable for monitoring, evaluating, and adjusting cloud governance requirements. Own and maintain a cloud governance strategy/process across all cloud providers to ensure consistency and effective cloud risk management. Responsible for the creation, management, and maintenance of cloud governance policy documents. Responsible for identifying any risk control gaps in the cloud control environment. You'll participate and advise on cloud adoption across the bank. Maintain regulatory roadmaps & updates that impact cloud governance. Liaise with stakeholders across the bank to ensure collaboration of cloud governance. We need you to have Strong knowledge of Cloud governance models and the Cloud Control Framework. Experience in managing cloud governance and frameworks. Managing senior stakeholders at Head of Department level. Experience leading transformational change in an IT operational context. People leader experience. It's a bonus if you have but not essential Holds an industry recognised Project and ITIL qualifications. Broad knowledge of IT infrastructure, systems and services Strong understanding of operational Change Management process Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more. Up to five extra paid well-being days per year . 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt. Market-leading pension. Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness. And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We're customer obsessed and work tirelessly to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and deliver on our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money.' Our customer centric culture means that we're able to do banking differently and by innovating and working together we can make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks.
12/05/2025
Full time
Business Unit: Technology Operations & Cyber Security Salary range: £57,600 - £82,000 - Per annum + DOE + red-hot benefits Location: Hybrid - Occasional travel to Glasgow and Newcastle hubs. Contract type: Permanent Our Team The world is changing and so are we. That is why we are a home for the courageous. We reward those who push themselves, but we know you would do it anyway. You are naturally curious, ambitious, and brave. You want to do big things, and we have the roles to make that happen. An exciting opportunity has arisen within IT Service Protection team for a manager as part of IT Service Management. This multidisciplinary role is a great opportunity to engage across the Business, IT Development & Change, and Support pools to ensure safe delivery of Cloud changes through prescribed governance principles to our most important production IT Services. Cloud Governance is a new team within a mature ITIL Service Protection framework which will govern the safe and effective delivery of both Cloud Project Change & BAU maintenance and activities across the bank's Cloud IT infrastructure. To underpin this and other changes, a firm understanding and management of Cloud & IT Change Management is essential in maintaining a firm route to live. Reporting directly to the Service Protection Manager, this is an important role in protecting quality of Cloud Service and managing risk, with the opportunity to engage across the whole of COO, the various CIO Towers within including TOCS. Key is establishing the broader Cloud change ownership to establish and drive forward a Cloud Governance framework and be a part of a developing process and to minimise risk in our service delivery. The Cloud Governance Manager will work alongside change owners and technical colleagues to evaluate the scheduling of pending Cloud change proposals to and confirm schedule compliance in readiness for the various Change Management assessment boards and other contributing process and procedures. What you'll be doing Responsible for leading the central cloud governance team. You'll manage the continuous cloud governance process and be accountable for monitoring, evaluating, and adjusting cloud governance requirements. Own and maintain a cloud governance strategy/process across all cloud providers to ensure consistency and effective cloud risk management. Responsible for the creation, management, and maintenance of cloud governance policy documents. Responsible for identifying any risk control gaps in the cloud control environment. You'll participate and advise on cloud adoption across the bank. Maintain regulatory roadmaps & updates that impact cloud governance. Liaise with stakeholders across the bank to ensure collaboration of cloud governance. We need you to have Strong knowledge of Cloud governance models and the Cloud Control Framework. Experience in managing cloud governance and frameworks. Managing senior stakeholders at Head of Department level. Experience leading transformational change in an IT operational context. People leader experience. It's a bonus if you have but not essential Holds an industry recognised Project and ITIL qualifications. Broad knowledge of IT infrastructure, systems and services Strong understanding of operational Change Management process Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more. Up to five extra paid well-being days per year . 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt. Market-leading pension. Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness. And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We're customer obsessed and work tirelessly to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and deliver on our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money.' Our customer centric culture means that we're able to do banking differently and by innovating and working together we can make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks.
Business Unit: Technology Operations & Cyber Security Salary range: £57,600 - £82,000 - Per annum + DOE + red-hot benefits Location: Hybrid - Occasional travel to Glasgow and Newcastle hubs. Contract type: Permanent Our Team The world is changing and so are we. That is why we are a home for the courageous. We reward those who push themselves, but we know you would do it anyway. You are naturally curious, ambitious, and brave. You want to do big things, and we have the roles to make that happen. An exciting opportunity has arisen within IT Service Protection team for a manager as part of IT Service Management. This multidisciplinary role is a great opportunity to engage across the Business, IT Development & Change, and Support pools to ensure safe delivery of Cloud changes through prescribed governance principles to our most important production IT Services. Cloud Governance is a new team within a mature ITIL Service Protection framework which will govern the safe and effective delivery of both Cloud Project Change & BAU maintenance and activities across the bank's Cloud IT infrastructure. To underpin this and other changes, a firm understanding and management of Cloud & IT Change Management is essential in maintaining a firm route to live. Reporting directly to the Service Protection Manager, this is an important role in protecting quality of Cloud Service and managing risk, with the opportunity to engage across the whole of COO, the various CIO Towers within including TOCS. Key is establishing the broader Cloud change ownership to establish and drive forward a Cloud Governance framework and be a part of a developing process and to minimise risk in our service delivery. The Cloud Governance Manager will work alongside change owners and technical colleagues to evaluate the scheduling of pending Cloud change proposals to and confirm schedule compliance in readiness for the various Change Management assessment boards and other contributing process and procedures. What you'll be doing Responsible for leading the central cloud governance team. You'll manage the continuous cloud governance process and be accountable for monitoring, evaluating, and adjusting cloud governance requirements. Own and maintain a cloud governance strategy/process across all cloud providers to ensure consistency and effective cloud risk management. Responsible for the creation, management, and maintenance of cloud governance policy documents. Responsible for identifying any risk control gaps in the cloud control environment. You'll participate and advise on cloud adoption across the bank. Maintain regulatory roadmaps & updates that impact cloud governance. Liaise with stakeholders across the bank to ensure collaboration of cloud governance. We need you to have Strong knowledge of Cloud governance models and the Cloud Control Framework. Experience in managing cloud governance and frameworks. Managing senior stakeholders at Head of Department level. Experience leading transformational change in an IT operational context. People leader experience. It's a bonus if you have but not essential Holds an industry recognised Project and ITIL qualifications. Broad knowledge of IT infrastructure, systems and services Strong understanding of operational Change Management process Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more. Up to five extra paid well-being days per year . 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt. Market-leading pension. Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness. And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We're customer obsessed and work tirelessly to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and deliver on our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money.' Our customer centric culture means that we're able to do banking differently and by innovating and working together we can make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks.
12/05/2025
Full time
Business Unit: Technology Operations & Cyber Security Salary range: £57,600 - £82,000 - Per annum + DOE + red-hot benefits Location: Hybrid - Occasional travel to Glasgow and Newcastle hubs. Contract type: Permanent Our Team The world is changing and so are we. That is why we are a home for the courageous. We reward those who push themselves, but we know you would do it anyway. You are naturally curious, ambitious, and brave. You want to do big things, and we have the roles to make that happen. An exciting opportunity has arisen within IT Service Protection team for a manager as part of IT Service Management. This multidisciplinary role is a great opportunity to engage across the Business, IT Development & Change, and Support pools to ensure safe delivery of Cloud changes through prescribed governance principles to our most important production IT Services. Cloud Governance is a new team within a mature ITIL Service Protection framework which will govern the safe and effective delivery of both Cloud Project Change & BAU maintenance and activities across the bank's Cloud IT infrastructure. To underpin this and other changes, a firm understanding and management of Cloud & IT Change Management is essential in maintaining a firm route to live. Reporting directly to the Service Protection Manager, this is an important role in protecting quality of Cloud Service and managing risk, with the opportunity to engage across the whole of COO, the various CIO Towers within including TOCS. Key is establishing the broader Cloud change ownership to establish and drive forward a Cloud Governance framework and be a part of a developing process and to minimise risk in our service delivery. The Cloud Governance Manager will work alongside change owners and technical colleagues to evaluate the scheduling of pending Cloud change proposals to and confirm schedule compliance in readiness for the various Change Management assessment boards and other contributing process and procedures. What you'll be doing Responsible for leading the central cloud governance team. You'll manage the continuous cloud governance process and be accountable for monitoring, evaluating, and adjusting cloud governance requirements. Own and maintain a cloud governance strategy/process across all cloud providers to ensure consistency and effective cloud risk management. Responsible for the creation, management, and maintenance of cloud governance policy documents. Responsible for identifying any risk control gaps in the cloud control environment. You'll participate and advise on cloud adoption across the bank. Maintain regulatory roadmaps & updates that impact cloud governance. Liaise with stakeholders across the bank to ensure collaboration of cloud governance. We need you to have Strong knowledge of Cloud governance models and the Cloud Control Framework. Experience in managing cloud governance and frameworks. Managing senior stakeholders at Head of Department level. Experience leading transformational change in an IT operational context. People leader experience. It's a bonus if you have but not essential Holds an industry recognised Project and ITIL qualifications. Broad knowledge of IT infrastructure, systems and services Strong understanding of operational Change Management process Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more. Up to five extra paid well-being days per year . 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt. Market-leading pension. Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness. And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We're customer obsessed and work tirelessly to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and deliver on our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money.' Our customer centric culture means that we're able to do banking differently and by innovating and working together we can make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks.
Business Unit: Technology Operations & Cyber Security Salary range: £57,600 - £82,000 - Per annum + DOE + red-hot benefits Location: Hybrid - Occasional travel to Glasgow and Newcastle hubs. Contract type: Permanent Our Team The world is changing and so are we. That is why we are a home for the courageous. We reward those who push themselves, but we know you would do it anyway. You are naturally curious, ambitious, and brave. You want to do big things, and we have the roles to make that happen. An exciting opportunity has arisen within IT Service Protection team for a manager as part of IT Service Management. This multidisciplinary role is a great opportunity to engage across the Business, IT Development & Change, and Support pools to ensure safe delivery of Cloud changes through prescribed governance principles to our most important production IT Services. Cloud Governance is a new team within a mature ITIL Service Protection framework which will govern the safe and effective delivery of both Cloud Project Change & BAU maintenance and activities across the bank's Cloud IT infrastructure. To underpin this and other changes, a firm understanding and management of Cloud & IT Change Management is essential in maintaining a firm route to live. Reporting directly to the Service Protection Manager, this is an important role in protecting quality of Cloud Service and managing risk, with the opportunity to engage across the whole of COO, the various CIO Towers within including TOCS. Key is establishing the broader Cloud change ownership to establish and drive forward a Cloud Governance framework and be a part of a developing process and to minimise risk in our service delivery. The Cloud Governance Manager will work alongside change owners and technical colleagues to evaluate the scheduling of pending Cloud change proposals to and confirm schedule compliance in readiness for the various Change Management assessment boards and other contributing process and procedures. What you'll be doing Responsible for leading the central cloud governance team. You'll manage the continuous cloud governance process and be accountable for monitoring, evaluating, and adjusting cloud governance requirements. Own and maintain a cloud governance strategy/process across all cloud providers to ensure consistency and effective cloud risk management. Responsible for the creation, management, and maintenance of cloud governance policy documents. Responsible for identifying any risk control gaps in the cloud control environment. You'll participate and advise on cloud adoption across the bank. Maintain regulatory roadmaps & updates that impact cloud governance. Liaise with stakeholders across the bank to ensure collaboration of cloud governance. We need you to have Strong knowledge of Cloud governance models and the Cloud Control Framework. Experience in managing cloud governance and frameworks. Managing senior stakeholders at Head of Department level. Experience leading transformational change in an IT operational context. People leader experience. It's a bonus if you have but not essential Holds an industry recognised Project and ITIL qualifications. Broad knowledge of IT infrastructure, systems and services Strong understanding of operational Change Management process Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more. Up to five extra paid well-being days per year . 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt. Market-leading pension. Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness. And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We're customer obsessed and work tirelessly to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and deliver on our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money.' Our customer centric culture means that we're able to do banking differently and by innovating and working together we can make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks.
12/05/2025
Full time
Business Unit: Technology Operations & Cyber Security Salary range: £57,600 - £82,000 - Per annum + DOE + red-hot benefits Location: Hybrid - Occasional travel to Glasgow and Newcastle hubs. Contract type: Permanent Our Team The world is changing and so are we. That is why we are a home for the courageous. We reward those who push themselves, but we know you would do it anyway. You are naturally curious, ambitious, and brave. You want to do big things, and we have the roles to make that happen. An exciting opportunity has arisen within IT Service Protection team for a manager as part of IT Service Management. This multidisciplinary role is a great opportunity to engage across the Business, IT Development & Change, and Support pools to ensure safe delivery of Cloud changes through prescribed governance principles to our most important production IT Services. Cloud Governance is a new team within a mature ITIL Service Protection framework which will govern the safe and effective delivery of both Cloud Project Change & BAU maintenance and activities across the bank's Cloud IT infrastructure. To underpin this and other changes, a firm understanding and management of Cloud & IT Change Management is essential in maintaining a firm route to live. Reporting directly to the Service Protection Manager, this is an important role in protecting quality of Cloud Service and managing risk, with the opportunity to engage across the whole of COO, the various CIO Towers within including TOCS. Key is establishing the broader Cloud change ownership to establish and drive forward a Cloud Governance framework and be a part of a developing process and to minimise risk in our service delivery. The Cloud Governance Manager will work alongside change owners and technical colleagues to evaluate the scheduling of pending Cloud change proposals to and confirm schedule compliance in readiness for the various Change Management assessment boards and other contributing process and procedures. What you'll be doing Responsible for leading the central cloud governance team. You'll manage the continuous cloud governance process and be accountable for monitoring, evaluating, and adjusting cloud governance requirements. Own and maintain a cloud governance strategy/process across all cloud providers to ensure consistency and effective cloud risk management. Responsible for the creation, management, and maintenance of cloud governance policy documents. Responsible for identifying any risk control gaps in the cloud control environment. You'll participate and advise on cloud adoption across the bank. Maintain regulatory roadmaps & updates that impact cloud governance. Liaise with stakeholders across the bank to ensure collaboration of cloud governance. We need you to have Strong knowledge of Cloud governance models and the Cloud Control Framework. Experience in managing cloud governance and frameworks. Managing senior stakeholders at Head of Department level. Experience leading transformational change in an IT operational context. People leader experience. It's a bonus if you have but not essential Holds an industry recognised Project and ITIL qualifications. Broad knowledge of IT infrastructure, systems and services Strong understanding of operational Change Management process Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more. Up to five extra paid well-being days per year . 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt. Market-leading pension. Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness. And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We're customer obsessed and work tirelessly to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and deliver on our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money.' Our customer centric culture means that we're able to do banking differently and by innovating and working together we can make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks.
Business Unit: Technology Operations & Cyber Security Salary range: £57,600 - £82,000 - Per annum + DOE + red-hot benefits Location: Hybrid - Occasional travel to Glasgow and Newcastle hubs. Contract type: Permanent Our Team The world is changing and so are we. That is why we are a home for the courageous. We reward those who push themselves, but we know you would do it anyway. You are naturally curious, ambitious, and brave. You want to do big things, and we have the roles to make that happen. An exciting opportunity has arisen within IT Service Protection team for a manager as part of IT Service Management. This multidisciplinary role is a great opportunity to engage across the Business, IT Development & Change, and Support pools to ensure safe delivery of Cloud changes through prescribed governance principles to our most important production IT Services. Cloud Governance is a new team within a mature ITIL Service Protection framework which will govern the safe and effective delivery of both Cloud Project Change & BAU maintenance and activities across the bank's Cloud IT infrastructure. To underpin this and other changes, a firm understanding and management of Cloud & IT Change Management is essential in maintaining a firm route to live. Reporting directly to the Service Protection Manager, this is an important role in protecting quality of Cloud Service and managing risk, with the opportunity to engage across the whole of COO, the various CIO Towers within including TOCS. Key is establishing the broader Cloud change ownership to establish and drive forward a Cloud Governance framework and be a part of a developing process and to minimise risk in our service delivery. The Cloud Governance Manager will work alongside change owners and technical colleagues to evaluate the scheduling of pending Cloud change proposals to and confirm schedule compliance in readiness for the various Change Management assessment boards and other contributing process and procedures. What you'll be doing Responsible for leading the central cloud governance team. You'll manage the continuous cloud governance process and be accountable for monitoring, evaluating, and adjusting cloud governance requirements. Own and maintain a cloud governance strategy/process across all cloud providers to ensure consistency and effective cloud risk management. Responsible for the creation, management, and maintenance of cloud governance policy documents. Responsible for identifying any risk control gaps in the cloud control environment. You'll participate and advise on cloud adoption across the bank. Maintain regulatory roadmaps & updates that impact cloud governance. Liaise with stakeholders across the bank to ensure collaboration of cloud governance. We need you to have Strong knowledge of Cloud governance models and the Cloud Control Framework. Experience in managing cloud governance and frameworks. Managing senior stakeholders at Head of Department level. Experience leading transformational change in an IT operational context. People leader experience. It's a bonus if you have but not essential Holds an industry recognised Project and ITIL qualifications. Broad knowledge of IT infrastructure, systems and services Strong understanding of operational Change Management process Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more. Up to five extra paid well-being days per year . 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt. Market-leading pension. Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness. And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We're customer obsessed and work tirelessly to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and deliver on our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money.' Our customer centric culture means that we're able to do banking differently and by innovating and working together we can make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks.
12/05/2025
Full time
Business Unit: Technology Operations & Cyber Security Salary range: £57,600 - £82,000 - Per annum + DOE + red-hot benefits Location: Hybrid - Occasional travel to Glasgow and Newcastle hubs. Contract type: Permanent Our Team The world is changing and so are we. That is why we are a home for the courageous. We reward those who push themselves, but we know you would do it anyway. You are naturally curious, ambitious, and brave. You want to do big things, and we have the roles to make that happen. An exciting opportunity has arisen within IT Service Protection team for a manager as part of IT Service Management. This multidisciplinary role is a great opportunity to engage across the Business, IT Development & Change, and Support pools to ensure safe delivery of Cloud changes through prescribed governance principles to our most important production IT Services. Cloud Governance is a new team within a mature ITIL Service Protection framework which will govern the safe and effective delivery of both Cloud Project Change & BAU maintenance and activities across the bank's Cloud IT infrastructure. To underpin this and other changes, a firm understanding and management of Cloud & IT Change Management is essential in maintaining a firm route to live. Reporting directly to the Service Protection Manager, this is an important role in protecting quality of Cloud Service and managing risk, with the opportunity to engage across the whole of COO, the various CIO Towers within including TOCS. Key is establishing the broader Cloud change ownership to establish and drive forward a Cloud Governance framework and be a part of a developing process and to minimise risk in our service delivery. The Cloud Governance Manager will work alongside change owners and technical colleagues to evaluate the scheduling of pending Cloud change proposals to and confirm schedule compliance in readiness for the various Change Management assessment boards and other contributing process and procedures. What you'll be doing Responsible for leading the central cloud governance team. You'll manage the continuous cloud governance process and be accountable for monitoring, evaluating, and adjusting cloud governance requirements. Own and maintain a cloud governance strategy/process across all cloud providers to ensure consistency and effective cloud risk management. Responsible for the creation, management, and maintenance of cloud governance policy documents. Responsible for identifying any risk control gaps in the cloud control environment. You'll participate and advise on cloud adoption across the bank. Maintain regulatory roadmaps & updates that impact cloud governance. Liaise with stakeholders across the bank to ensure collaboration of cloud governance. We need you to have Strong knowledge of Cloud governance models and the Cloud Control Framework. Experience in managing cloud governance and frameworks. Managing senior stakeholders at Head of Department level. Experience leading transformational change in an IT operational context. People leader experience. It's a bonus if you have but not essential Holds an industry recognised Project and ITIL qualifications. Broad knowledge of IT infrastructure, systems and services Strong understanding of operational Change Management process Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more. Up to five extra paid well-being days per year . 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt. Market-leading pension. Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness. And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We're customer obsessed and work tirelessly to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and deliver on our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money.' Our customer centric culture means that we're able to do banking differently and by innovating and working together we can make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks.
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Senior Solutions Architect About the role It's an exciting time at Capital One UK! We're on a mission to create a cloud-native architecture which will enable us to increase financial inclusion through delivering highly resilient, transformative, real time and intelligent experiences to our customers. Capital One's Architecture team works closely with business and Enterprise partners to define strategic destinations for our business and architecture domains, including making key investment and buy-vs-build and Enterprise platform reuse recommendations to achieve the target business capabilities. We also work closely with delivery teams, guiding and governing complex solutions to balance speed and agility with delivery quality, confidence and auditability. Pragmatism is key to understanding and making the right judgement calls across the constraints that our delivery teams operate under. As a Senior Manager Solutions Architect you are an experienced technical leader bringing business, industry and deep technical understanding to shape the architecture direction and evolution of the UK ecosystem across your aligned architecture domain(s) and business outcomes. You will actively contribute to promoting and advancing architecture excellence across the team, and foster innovation to unlock value across our business. Come and join us to shape the future of financial services in the Cloud. What you'll do Be a trusted part of the technical leadership of your aligned business outcome team, as well as an active participant in the broader Architecture community, with wider context, influence and ownership of the long term target architecture for your technology domain. Collaborate with product managers and business sponsors on the overall product roadmap for key business goals, extending the technology planning horizon in order to deliver desired business capabilities. Play the leading technical role in larger initiatives within your outcome or technical area of expertise, partnering with Product to shape the solutions and breaking down complex problems for agile teams to deliver. Ensure that solutions in your outcome team deliver value to the business and are resilient, scalable, well managed, performant and cost-effective through close collaboration with peers across Product, Service Transition, Cyber security and Engineering. Set appropriate guardrails to enable our engineers to create applications aligned to our Enterprise objectives. Drive simplification across our architecture, processes and technologies, by encouraging and fostering the reuse of appropriate industry SaaS Solutions and/or Enterprise Standards, Patterns, Capabilities and Platforms. Be a change agent driving continuous improvement in architecture process methodology and best-practices. Blend vision and perfection with pragmatism and realism to help navigate through trade-offs, typically involving time, cost, quality, scope and risk. Highlight the engineering skills needed to allow us to move towards our target technology architecture, and support the career growth of engineers in the domain of solution architecture and design. Foster a culture of knowledge sharing by acting as a thought catalyst by keeping the community up to date on industry, enterprise and business trends. Inject this context into technology decisions. Make everyone welcome and seek different perspectives; model inclusion. What we're looking for: You have experience in solutions architecture in an environment of an internal/external IT technology estate and in-house, third party and SaaS delivery capabilities. Further experience of operating within and influencing an Enterprise governance model is welcomed. Prior experience in real-time / event driven architectures You are skilled and knowledgeable across architectural areas compromising software applications, infrastructure and management information domains. Experience of delivering solutions on Public Cloud is beneficial, particularly AWS. You are comfortable in reaching technical trade-offs between short-term team and long-term business needs and can tell the story to enable stakeholders to understand the rationale and implications. You are willing and excited to get into the detail of a data-driven, highly regulated industry with a degree of complexity, recognising that this inevitably results in necessary processes and constraints that can increase time to market over less regulated industries. Experience in a Financial Services organisation is beneficial. You work well with diverse teams across multiple locations and geographies, partnering across the UK business and wider Enterprise to navigate an ambiguous and quickly changing environment. You are flexible, adapting your approach to meet the needs of the team, initiative, or product. You solicit differing views and are willing to change your mind and perspective as you learn more. You are adept at building consensus to align stakeholders to a common direction. Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position and can be based in either our Nottingham office. We're big on collaboration and connection, and so you will be based in our offices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
12/05/2025
Full time
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Senior Solutions Architect About the role It's an exciting time at Capital One UK! We're on a mission to create a cloud-native architecture which will enable us to increase financial inclusion through delivering highly resilient, transformative, real time and intelligent experiences to our customers. Capital One's Architecture team works closely with business and Enterprise partners to define strategic destinations for our business and architecture domains, including making key investment and buy-vs-build and Enterprise platform reuse recommendations to achieve the target business capabilities. We also work closely with delivery teams, guiding and governing complex solutions to balance speed and agility with delivery quality, confidence and auditability. Pragmatism is key to understanding and making the right judgement calls across the constraints that our delivery teams operate under. As a Senior Manager Solutions Architect you are an experienced technical leader bringing business, industry and deep technical understanding to shape the architecture direction and evolution of the UK ecosystem across your aligned architecture domain(s) and business outcomes. You will actively contribute to promoting and advancing architecture excellence across the team, and foster innovation to unlock value across our business. Come and join us to shape the future of financial services in the Cloud. What you'll do Be a trusted part of the technical leadership of your aligned business outcome team, as well as an active participant in the broader Architecture community, with wider context, influence and ownership of the long term target architecture for your technology domain. Collaborate with product managers and business sponsors on the overall product roadmap for key business goals, extending the technology planning horizon in order to deliver desired business capabilities. Play the leading technical role in larger initiatives within your outcome or technical area of expertise, partnering with Product to shape the solutions and breaking down complex problems for agile teams to deliver. Ensure that solutions in your outcome team deliver value to the business and are resilient, scalable, well managed, performant and cost-effective through close collaboration with peers across Product, Service Transition, Cyber security and Engineering. Set appropriate guardrails to enable our engineers to create applications aligned to our Enterprise objectives. Drive simplification across our architecture, processes and technologies, by encouraging and fostering the reuse of appropriate industry SaaS Solutions and/or Enterprise Standards, Patterns, Capabilities and Platforms. Be a change agent driving continuous improvement in architecture process methodology and best-practices. Blend vision and perfection with pragmatism and realism to help navigate through trade-offs, typically involving time, cost, quality, scope and risk. Highlight the engineering skills needed to allow us to move towards our target technology architecture, and support the career growth of engineers in the domain of solution architecture and design. Foster a culture of knowledge sharing by acting as a thought catalyst by keeping the community up to date on industry, enterprise and business trends. Inject this context into technology decisions. Make everyone welcome and seek different perspectives; model inclusion. What we're looking for: You have experience in solutions architecture in an environment of an internal/external IT technology estate and in-house, third party and SaaS delivery capabilities. Further experience of operating within and influencing an Enterprise governance model is welcomed. Prior experience in real-time / event driven architectures You are skilled and knowledgeable across architectural areas compromising software applications, infrastructure and management information domains. Experience of delivering solutions on Public Cloud is beneficial, particularly AWS. You are comfortable in reaching technical trade-offs between short-term team and long-term business needs and can tell the story to enable stakeholders to understand the rationale and implications. You are willing and excited to get into the detail of a data-driven, highly regulated industry with a degree of complexity, recognising that this inevitably results in necessary processes and constraints that can increase time to market over less regulated industries. Experience in a Financial Services organisation is beneficial. You work well with diverse teams across multiple locations and geographies, partnering across the UK business and wider Enterprise to navigate an ambiguous and quickly changing environment. You are flexible, adapting your approach to meet the needs of the team, initiative, or product. You solicit differing views and are willing to change your mind and perspective as you learn more. You are adept at building consensus to align stakeholders to a common direction. Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position and can be based in either our Nottingham office. We're big on collaboration and connection, and so you will be based in our offices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
Business Unit: Technology Operations & Cyber Security Salary range: £57,600 - £82,000 - Per annum + DOE + red-hot benefits Location: Hybrid - Occasional travel to Glasgow and Newcastle hubs. Contract type: Permanent Our Team The world is changing and so are we. That is why we are a home for the courageous. We reward those who push themselves, but we know you would do it anyway. You are naturally curious, ambitious, and brave. You want to do big things, and we have the roles to make that happen. An exciting opportunity has arisen within IT Service Protection team for a manager as part of IT Service Management. This multidisciplinary role is a great opportunity to engage across the Business, IT Development & Change, and Support pools to ensure safe delivery of Cloud changes through prescribed governance principles to our most important production IT Services. Cloud Governance is a new team within a mature ITIL Service Protection framework which will govern the safe and effective delivery of both Cloud Project Change & BAU maintenance and activities across the bank's Cloud IT infrastructure. To underpin this and other changes, a firm understanding and management of Cloud & IT Change Management is essential in maintaining a firm route to live. Reporting directly to the Service Protection Manager, this is an important role in protecting quality of Cloud Service and managing risk, with the opportunity to engage across the whole of COO, the various CIO Towers within including TOCS. Key is establishing the broader Cloud change ownership to establish and drive forward a Cloud Governance framework and be a part of a developing process and to minimise risk in our service delivery. The Cloud Governance Manager will work alongside change owners and technical colleagues to evaluate the scheduling of pending Cloud change proposals to and confirm schedule compliance in readiness for the various Change Management assessment boards and other contributing process and procedures. What you'll be doing Responsible for leading the central cloud governance team. You'll manage the continuous cloud governance process and be accountable for monitoring, evaluating, and adjusting cloud governance requirements. Own and maintain a cloud governance strategy/process across all cloud providers to ensure consistency and effective cloud risk management. Responsible for the creation, management, and maintenance of cloud governance policy documents. Responsible for identifying any risk control gaps in the cloud control environment. You'll participate and advise on cloud adoption across the bank. Maintain regulatory roadmaps & updates that impact cloud governance. Liaise with stakeholders across the bank to ensure collaboration of cloud governance. We need you to have Strong knowledge of Cloud governance models and the Cloud Control Framework. Experience in managing cloud governance and frameworks. Managing senior stakeholders at Head of Department level. Experience leading transformational change in an IT operational context. People leader experience. It's a bonus if you have but not essential Holds an industry recognised Project and ITIL qualifications. Broad knowledge of IT infrastructure, systems and services Strong understanding of operational Change Management process Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more. Up to five extra paid well-being days per year . 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt. Market-leading pension. Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness. And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We're customer obsessed and work tirelessly to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and deliver on our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money.' Our customer centric culture means that we're able to do banking differently and by innovating and working together we can make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks.
12/05/2025
Full time
Business Unit: Technology Operations & Cyber Security Salary range: £57,600 - £82,000 - Per annum + DOE + red-hot benefits Location: Hybrid - Occasional travel to Glasgow and Newcastle hubs. Contract type: Permanent Our Team The world is changing and so are we. That is why we are a home for the courageous. We reward those who push themselves, but we know you would do it anyway. You are naturally curious, ambitious, and brave. You want to do big things, and we have the roles to make that happen. An exciting opportunity has arisen within IT Service Protection team for a manager as part of IT Service Management. This multidisciplinary role is a great opportunity to engage across the Business, IT Development & Change, and Support pools to ensure safe delivery of Cloud changes through prescribed governance principles to our most important production IT Services. Cloud Governance is a new team within a mature ITIL Service Protection framework which will govern the safe and effective delivery of both Cloud Project Change & BAU maintenance and activities across the bank's Cloud IT infrastructure. To underpin this and other changes, a firm understanding and management of Cloud & IT Change Management is essential in maintaining a firm route to live. Reporting directly to the Service Protection Manager, this is an important role in protecting quality of Cloud Service and managing risk, with the opportunity to engage across the whole of COO, the various CIO Towers within including TOCS. Key is establishing the broader Cloud change ownership to establish and drive forward a Cloud Governance framework and be a part of a developing process and to minimise risk in our service delivery. The Cloud Governance Manager will work alongside change owners and technical colleagues to evaluate the scheduling of pending Cloud change proposals to and confirm schedule compliance in readiness for the various Change Management assessment boards and other contributing process and procedures. What you'll be doing Responsible for leading the central cloud governance team. You'll manage the continuous cloud governance process and be accountable for monitoring, evaluating, and adjusting cloud governance requirements. Own and maintain a cloud governance strategy/process across all cloud providers to ensure consistency and effective cloud risk management. Responsible for the creation, management, and maintenance of cloud governance policy documents. Responsible for identifying any risk control gaps in the cloud control environment. You'll participate and advise on cloud adoption across the bank. Maintain regulatory roadmaps & updates that impact cloud governance. Liaise with stakeholders across the bank to ensure collaboration of cloud governance. We need you to have Strong knowledge of Cloud governance models and the Cloud Control Framework. Experience in managing cloud governance and frameworks. Managing senior stakeholders at Head of Department level. Experience leading transformational change in an IT operational context. People leader experience. It's a bonus if you have but not essential Holds an industry recognised Project and ITIL qualifications. Broad knowledge of IT infrastructure, systems and services Strong understanding of operational Change Management process Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more. Up to five extra paid well-being days per year . 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt. Market-leading pension. Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness. And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We're customer obsessed and work tirelessly to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and deliver on our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money.' Our customer centric culture means that we're able to do banking differently and by innovating and working together we can make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks.
Business Unit: Technology Operations & Cyber Security Salary range: £57,600 - £82,000 - Per annum + DOE + red-hot benefits Location: Hybrid - Occasional travel to Glasgow and Newcastle hubs. Contract type: Permanent Our Team The world is changing and so are we. That is why we are a home for the courageous. We reward those who push themselves, but we know you would do it anyway. You are naturally curious, ambitious, and brave. You want to do big things, and we have the roles to make that happen. An exciting opportunity has arisen within IT Service Protection team for a manager as part of IT Service Management. This multidisciplinary role is a great opportunity to engage across the Business, IT Development & Change, and Support pools to ensure safe delivery of Cloud changes through prescribed governance principles to our most important production IT Services. Cloud Governance is a new team within a mature ITIL Service Protection framework which will govern the safe and effective delivery of both Cloud Project Change & BAU maintenance and activities across the bank's Cloud IT infrastructure. To underpin this and other changes, a firm understanding and management of Cloud & IT Change Management is essential in maintaining a firm route to live. Reporting directly to the Service Protection Manager, this is an important role in protecting quality of Cloud Service and managing risk, with the opportunity to engage across the whole of COO, the various CIO Towers within including TOCS. Key is establishing the broader Cloud change ownership to establish and drive forward a Cloud Governance framework and be a part of a developing process and to minimise risk in our service delivery. The Cloud Governance Manager will work alongside change owners and technical colleagues to evaluate the scheduling of pending Cloud change proposals to and confirm schedule compliance in readiness for the various Change Management assessment boards and other contributing process and procedures. What you'll be doing Responsible for leading the central cloud governance team. You'll manage the continuous cloud governance process and be accountable for monitoring, evaluating, and adjusting cloud governance requirements. Own and maintain a cloud governance strategy/process across all cloud providers to ensure consistency and effective cloud risk management. Responsible for the creation, management, and maintenance of cloud governance policy documents. Responsible for identifying any risk control gaps in the cloud control environment. You'll participate and advise on cloud adoption across the bank. Maintain regulatory roadmaps & updates that impact cloud governance. Liaise with stakeholders across the bank to ensure collaboration of cloud governance. We need you to have Strong knowledge of Cloud governance models and the Cloud Control Framework. Experience in managing cloud governance and frameworks. Managing senior stakeholders at Head of Department level. Experience leading transformational change in an IT operational context. People leader experience. It's a bonus if you have but not essential Holds an industry recognised Project and ITIL qualifications. Broad knowledge of IT infrastructure, systems and services Strong understanding of operational Change Management process Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more. Up to five extra paid well-being days per year . 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt. Market-leading pension. Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness. And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We're customer obsessed and work tirelessly to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and deliver on our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money.' Our customer centric culture means that we're able to do banking differently and by innovating and working together we can make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks.
12/05/2025
Full time
Business Unit: Technology Operations & Cyber Security Salary range: £57,600 - £82,000 - Per annum + DOE + red-hot benefits Location: Hybrid - Occasional travel to Glasgow and Newcastle hubs. Contract type: Permanent Our Team The world is changing and so are we. That is why we are a home for the courageous. We reward those who push themselves, but we know you would do it anyway. You are naturally curious, ambitious, and brave. You want to do big things, and we have the roles to make that happen. An exciting opportunity has arisen within IT Service Protection team for a manager as part of IT Service Management. This multidisciplinary role is a great opportunity to engage across the Business, IT Development & Change, and Support pools to ensure safe delivery of Cloud changes through prescribed governance principles to our most important production IT Services. Cloud Governance is a new team within a mature ITIL Service Protection framework which will govern the safe and effective delivery of both Cloud Project Change & BAU maintenance and activities across the bank's Cloud IT infrastructure. To underpin this and other changes, a firm understanding and management of Cloud & IT Change Management is essential in maintaining a firm route to live. Reporting directly to the Service Protection Manager, this is an important role in protecting quality of Cloud Service and managing risk, with the opportunity to engage across the whole of COO, the various CIO Towers within including TOCS. Key is establishing the broader Cloud change ownership to establish and drive forward a Cloud Governance framework and be a part of a developing process and to minimise risk in our service delivery. The Cloud Governance Manager will work alongside change owners and technical colleagues to evaluate the scheduling of pending Cloud change proposals to and confirm schedule compliance in readiness for the various Change Management assessment boards and other contributing process and procedures. What you'll be doing Responsible for leading the central cloud governance team. You'll manage the continuous cloud governance process and be accountable for monitoring, evaluating, and adjusting cloud governance requirements. Own and maintain a cloud governance strategy/process across all cloud providers to ensure consistency and effective cloud risk management. Responsible for the creation, management, and maintenance of cloud governance policy documents. Responsible for identifying any risk control gaps in the cloud control environment. You'll participate and advise on cloud adoption across the bank. Maintain regulatory roadmaps & updates that impact cloud governance. Liaise with stakeholders across the bank to ensure collaboration of cloud governance. We need you to have Strong knowledge of Cloud governance models and the Cloud Control Framework. Experience in managing cloud governance and frameworks. Managing senior stakeholders at Head of Department level. Experience leading transformational change in an IT operational context. People leader experience. It's a bonus if you have but not essential Holds an industry recognised Project and ITIL qualifications. Broad knowledge of IT infrastructure, systems and services Strong understanding of operational Change Management process Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more. Up to five extra paid well-being days per year . 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt. Market-leading pension. Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness. And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We're customer obsessed and work tirelessly to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and deliver on our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money.' Our customer centric culture means that we're able to do banking differently and by innovating and working together we can make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks.
Business Unit: Technology Operations & Cyber Security Salary range: £57,600 - £82,000 - Per annum + DOE + red-hot benefits Location: Hybrid - Occasional travel to Glasgow and Newcastle hubs. Contract type: Permanent Our Team The world is changing and so are we. That is why we are a home for the courageous. We reward those who push themselves, but we know you would do it anyway. You are naturally curious, ambitious, and brave. You want to do big things, and we have the roles to make that happen. An exciting opportunity has arisen within IT Service Protection team for a manager as part of IT Service Management. This multidisciplinary role is a great opportunity to engage across the Business, IT Development & Change, and Support pools to ensure safe delivery of Cloud changes through prescribed governance principles to our most important production IT Services. Cloud Governance is a new team within a mature ITIL Service Protection framework which will govern the safe and effective delivery of both Cloud Project Change & BAU maintenance and activities across the bank's Cloud IT infrastructure. To underpin this and other changes, a firm understanding and management of Cloud & IT Change Management is essential in maintaining a firm route to live. Reporting directly to the Service Protection Manager, this is an important role in protecting quality of Cloud Service and managing risk, with the opportunity to engage across the whole of COO, the various CIO Towers within including TOCS. Key is establishing the broader Cloud change ownership to establish and drive forward a Cloud Governance framework and be a part of a developing process and to minimise risk in our service delivery. The Cloud Governance Manager will work alongside change owners and technical colleagues to evaluate the scheduling of pending Cloud change proposals to and confirm schedule compliance in readiness for the various Change Management assessment boards and other contributing process and procedures. What you'll be doing Responsible for leading the central cloud governance team. You'll manage the continuous cloud governance process and be accountable for monitoring, evaluating, and adjusting cloud governance requirements. Own and maintain a cloud governance strategy/process across all cloud providers to ensure consistency and effective cloud risk management. Responsible for the creation, management, and maintenance of cloud governance policy documents. Responsible for identifying any risk control gaps in the cloud control environment. You'll participate and advise on cloud adoption across the bank. Maintain regulatory roadmaps & updates that impact cloud governance. Liaise with stakeholders across the bank to ensure collaboration of cloud governance. We need you to have Strong knowledge of Cloud governance models and the Cloud Control Framework. Experience in managing cloud governance and frameworks. Managing senior stakeholders at Head of Department level. Experience leading transformational change in an IT operational context. People leader experience. It's a bonus if you have but not essential Holds an industry recognised Project and ITIL qualifications. Broad knowledge of IT infrastructure, systems and services Strong understanding of operational Change Management process Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more. Up to five extra paid well-being days per year . 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt. Market-leading pension. Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness. And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We're customer obsessed and work tirelessly to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and deliver on our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money.' Our customer centric culture means that we're able to do banking differently and by innovating and working together we can make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks.
12/05/2025
Full time
Business Unit: Technology Operations & Cyber Security Salary range: £57,600 - £82,000 - Per annum + DOE + red-hot benefits Location: Hybrid - Occasional travel to Glasgow and Newcastle hubs. Contract type: Permanent Our Team The world is changing and so are we. That is why we are a home for the courageous. We reward those who push themselves, but we know you would do it anyway. You are naturally curious, ambitious, and brave. You want to do big things, and we have the roles to make that happen. An exciting opportunity has arisen within IT Service Protection team for a manager as part of IT Service Management. This multidisciplinary role is a great opportunity to engage across the Business, IT Development & Change, and Support pools to ensure safe delivery of Cloud changes through prescribed governance principles to our most important production IT Services. Cloud Governance is a new team within a mature ITIL Service Protection framework which will govern the safe and effective delivery of both Cloud Project Change & BAU maintenance and activities across the bank's Cloud IT infrastructure. To underpin this and other changes, a firm understanding and management of Cloud & IT Change Management is essential in maintaining a firm route to live. Reporting directly to the Service Protection Manager, this is an important role in protecting quality of Cloud Service and managing risk, with the opportunity to engage across the whole of COO, the various CIO Towers within including TOCS. Key is establishing the broader Cloud change ownership to establish and drive forward a Cloud Governance framework and be a part of a developing process and to minimise risk in our service delivery. The Cloud Governance Manager will work alongside change owners and technical colleagues to evaluate the scheduling of pending Cloud change proposals to and confirm schedule compliance in readiness for the various Change Management assessment boards and other contributing process and procedures. What you'll be doing Responsible for leading the central cloud governance team. You'll manage the continuous cloud governance process and be accountable for monitoring, evaluating, and adjusting cloud governance requirements. Own and maintain a cloud governance strategy/process across all cloud providers to ensure consistency and effective cloud risk management. Responsible for the creation, management, and maintenance of cloud governance policy documents. Responsible for identifying any risk control gaps in the cloud control environment. You'll participate and advise on cloud adoption across the bank. Maintain regulatory roadmaps & updates that impact cloud governance. Liaise with stakeholders across the bank to ensure collaboration of cloud governance. We need you to have Strong knowledge of Cloud governance models and the Cloud Control Framework. Experience in managing cloud governance and frameworks. Managing senior stakeholders at Head of Department level. Experience leading transformational change in an IT operational context. People leader experience. It's a bonus if you have but not essential Holds an industry recognised Project and ITIL qualifications. Broad knowledge of IT infrastructure, systems and services Strong understanding of operational Change Management process Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more. Up to five extra paid well-being days per year . 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt. Market-leading pension. Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness. And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We're customer obsessed and work tirelessly to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and deliver on our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money.' Our customer centric culture means that we're able to do banking differently and by innovating and working together we can make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The Data Engineer role is part of the Chief Data Office function and reports into our Data Engineering manager. It is a critical role to deliver on our vision which is to empower every colleague and client of BDO with data. You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team of data and analytics managers, data analysts and fellow data engineers to develop and manage data products that can empower our people to make decisions from data to drive growth activities and bring efficiencies to our processes. You will be working on a greenfield cloud platform and will play a key role in building out data products that drive value for the firm. In this busy and rewarding role you'll also: Ingest from a variety of source types Transform raw data to curated Provision curated data sets to our data marketplace for use across the business Ensure that your development on the platform meets our coding and development standards Work as part of squad following the SCRUM methodology Support the design of data engineering solutions to meet our data product and business requirements You'll be someone with: Experience and expertise in using SQL and Python and are comfortable using them everyday Experience in Azure technologies, particularly SQL DB, Azure Synapse, Data Factory, Azure Data Bricks and PowerBI Experience in processing data from flat files, databases, APIs, data streams and using ETL/ELT development and building stored procedures. A solid understanding of agile working practices and have some experience of working within the SCRUM agile methodology An eagerness to have a real positive impact on the firm, products, clients and importantly your colleagues 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.
12/05/2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The Data Engineer role is part of the Chief Data Office function and reports into our Data Engineering manager. It is a critical role to deliver on our vision which is to empower every colleague and client of BDO with data. You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team of data and analytics managers, data analysts and fellow data engineers to develop and manage data products that can empower our people to make decisions from data to drive growth activities and bring efficiencies to our processes. You will be working on a greenfield cloud platform and will play a key role in building out data products that drive value for the firm. In this busy and rewarding role you'll also: Ingest from a variety of source types Transform raw data to curated Provision curated data sets to our data marketplace for use across the business Ensure that your development on the platform meets our coding and development standards Work as part of squad following the SCRUM methodology Support the design of data engineering solutions to meet our data product and business requirements You'll be someone with: Experience and expertise in using SQL and Python and are comfortable using them everyday Experience in Azure technologies, particularly SQL DB, Azure Synapse, Data Factory, Azure Data Bricks and PowerBI Experience in processing data from flat files, databases, APIs, data streams and using ETL/ELT development and building stored procedures. A solid understanding of agile working practices and have some experience of working within the SCRUM agile methodology An eagerness to have a real positive impact on the firm, products, clients and importantly your colleagues You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working with every department at BDO, our Finance team helps us meet relevant legal requirements that ensure our firm operates effectively in a tightly-regulated field. They implement strategies that help us innovate - like combining new technology with traditional financial processes to make us even more digital. As part of this friendly team, you'll enjoy flexible hours and have opportunities to take responsibility for the delivery of quality work. With your colleagues behind you, you'll embrace change, new ideas and have an impact on the future of our firm. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. We are currently undertaking a major technology and business transformation programme including the implementation of Workday for HR, Finance, PSA and Payroll. This will replace the current PeopleSoft solution and several satellite applications. Alongside the programme, we are building a new support model and team to manage the ongoing support and change activity beyond the programme. The new support structure will also cover other BDO systems being implemented such as Microsoft Dynamics and a new risk on boarding system called Intapp. These application are part of a wider technology and business change initiative called Switch. You will be required to work as part of the Finance Product Team on the day to day management and support of Workday and related systems. Reporting to the Workday Finance Systems Team Leader, you will also manage change activities relating to the ongoing maintenance and improvements to the system. You'll also: Provide day to day 2nd and 3rd line support and administration of the Workday environment and other systems in use in Finance Support and provide knowledge to 1st line support teams - provide continual upskilling of team to enable more 1st call resolution and accurate triage of issues Assist with the transition of support processes from programme team and contract staff, through system stabilisation to steady-state BAU running Test, validate and implement Business Process changes in Workday (following review and change process) Run ad hoc reports / analyse data to support business queries Report, track, manage and escalate issues to other support team members, Workday, Prism or Adaptive as appropriate Work in order to meet expected business performance goals by providing full range of customer service Support all Finance system integrations as a Functional perspective Serve as a strong consultative partner to Finance and HR teams in service delivery Work in close collaboration with the HR Product Support Team and IT Application Support Team - particularly on the resolution of cross functional or integration issues Ensure all changes to data and configuration within the systems are accurate, have all appropriate approvals, are made in a timely manner and ensure audit control Support and manage regular Workday feature upgrades and patching processes Educate Finance team, employees, and colleagues on systems in order to improve usability and use of the Finance systems You'll be someone with: Demonstrable understanding of Finance operations, accounting concepts and experience in Finance business processes Practical Workday Financials experience in a similar technical support role Exposure to Workday report writing and data structures Exposure to Workday data management processes such as EIB uploads Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with Finance and IT clients and strong attention to detail Previous experience of working in similar support and administration role with Workday or similar Ideally have completed Workday Financials Fundamentals Training Experience of using ServiceNow or similar service management software Knowledge and experience of cross functional working on both Finance and HR processes an advantage 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.
12/05/2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working with every department at BDO, our Finance team helps us meet relevant legal requirements that ensure our firm operates effectively in a tightly-regulated field. They implement strategies that help us innovate - like combining new technology with traditional financial processes to make us even more digital. As part of this friendly team, you'll enjoy flexible hours and have opportunities to take responsibility for the delivery of quality work. With your colleagues behind you, you'll embrace change, new ideas and have an impact on the future of our firm. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. We are currently undertaking a major technology and business transformation programme including the implementation of Workday for HR, Finance, PSA and Payroll. This will replace the current PeopleSoft solution and several satellite applications. Alongside the programme, we are building a new support model and team to manage the ongoing support and change activity beyond the programme. The new support structure will also cover other BDO systems being implemented such as Microsoft Dynamics and a new risk on boarding system called Intapp. These application are part of a wider technology and business change initiative called Switch. You will be required to work as part of the Finance Product Team on the day to day management and support of Workday and related systems. Reporting to the Workday Finance Systems Team Leader, you will also manage change activities relating to the ongoing maintenance and improvements to the system. You'll also: Provide day to day 2nd and 3rd line support and administration of the Workday environment and other systems in use in Finance Support and provide knowledge to 1st line support teams - provide continual upskilling of team to enable more 1st call resolution and accurate triage of issues Assist with the transition of support processes from programme team and contract staff, through system stabilisation to steady-state BAU running Test, validate and implement Business Process changes in Workday (following review and change process) Run ad hoc reports / analyse data to support business queries Report, track, manage and escalate issues to other support team members, Workday, Prism or Adaptive as appropriate Work in order to meet expected business performance goals by providing full range of customer service Support all Finance system integrations as a Functional perspective Serve as a strong consultative partner to Finance and HR teams in service delivery Work in close collaboration with the HR Product Support Team and IT Application Support Team - particularly on the resolution of cross functional or integration issues Ensure all changes to data and configuration within the systems are accurate, have all appropriate approvals, are made in a timely manner and ensure audit control Support and manage regular Workday feature upgrades and patching processes Educate Finance team, employees, and colleagues on systems in order to improve usability and use of the Finance systems You'll be someone with: Demonstrable understanding of Finance operations, accounting concepts and experience in Finance business processes Practical Workday Financials experience in a similar technical support role Exposure to Workday report writing and data structures Exposure to Workday data management processes such as EIB uploads Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with Finance and IT clients and strong attention to detail Previous experience of working in similar support and administration role with Workday or similar Ideally have completed Workday Financials Fundamentals Training Experience of using ServiceNow or similar service management software Knowledge and experience of cross functional working on both Finance and HR processes an advantage You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Software Security Engineer to join our team. You will have a strong background in software development, security, and operations. This role is required to support the Digital Product Management team in embedding security requirements and best practices into new Digital Products and Services. You will work closely with the Digital Product Management and IT Security teams to establish and build the right security controls and quality state gates across the product lifecycle. This includes security tooling to manage these controls. In this busy and rewarding role, you'll also: Collaborate with software development teams to integrate security into the development lifecycle Own the cultural shift to a Security DevSecOps mindset Manage & implement security controls, tools, and processes to secure applications and infrastructure Monitor and respond to security incidents and threats in a timely manner Stay up-to-date with security trends and best practices to continuously improve security posture Automate security testing and deployment processes to ensure rapid and secure delivery of software Develop and maintain security documentation and training materials Develop and implement the product security strategy in alignment with organisational goals Integrate Application Security Tools within existing Development Processes Assist with the Planning & Execution of Application Penetration Tests Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the field of Application Security Define security NFR's and ensure these are met Report on compliance with security standards You'll be someone with: Strong experience in software development and security Proficient in scripting languages such as Powershell, YAML, JASON, etc. Collaborate with development teams to integrate security best practices into the secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) and ensure products are built securely Oversee vulnerability management and remediation efforts, including leading responses to pen test findings and security assessments Experience conducting risk assessments and threat modelling for software development and advise where necessary Experience in software security design review Strong knowledge of Agile, DevSecOps, System Engineer and or equivalent Knowledge of security standards and secure development principles such as NCSC Secure Development & Deployment Guidance, OWASP, NIST Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF - 800-218), Microsoft Azure Secure Development best practices, ISO27001 Experience with Azure cloud infrastructure, particularly Azure PaaS service Experience with Azure DevOps, particularly CI/CD and backlog management Prepare and present regular security reports to senior management, ensuring compliance with security standards and regulations Expertise with security tools and familiarity with DevSecOps processes Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (preferable) You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
12/05/2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Software Security Engineer to join our team. You will have a strong background in software development, security, and operations. This role is required to support the Digital Product Management team in embedding security requirements and best practices into new Digital Products and Services. You will work closely with the Digital Product Management and IT Security teams to establish and build the right security controls and quality state gates across the product lifecycle. This includes security tooling to manage these controls. In this busy and rewarding role, you'll also: Collaborate with software development teams to integrate security into the development lifecycle Own the cultural shift to a Security DevSecOps mindset Manage & implement security controls, tools, and processes to secure applications and infrastructure Monitor and respond to security incidents and threats in a timely manner Stay up-to-date with security trends and best practices to continuously improve security posture Automate security testing and deployment processes to ensure rapid and secure delivery of software Develop and maintain security documentation and training materials Develop and implement the product security strategy in alignment with organisational goals Integrate Application Security Tools within existing Development Processes Assist with the Planning & Execution of Application Penetration Tests Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the field of Application Security Define security NFR's and ensure these are met Report on compliance with security standards You'll be someone with: Strong experience in software development and security Proficient in scripting languages such as Powershell, YAML, JASON, etc. Collaborate with development teams to integrate security best practices into the secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) and ensure products are built securely Oversee vulnerability management and remediation efforts, including leading responses to pen test findings and security assessments Experience conducting risk assessments and threat modelling for software development and advise where necessary Experience in software security design review Strong knowledge of Agile, DevSecOps, System Engineer and or equivalent Knowledge of security standards and secure development principles such as NCSC Secure Development & Deployment Guidance, OWASP, NIST Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF - 800-218), Microsoft Azure Secure Development best practices, ISO27001 Experience with Azure cloud infrastructure, particularly Azure PaaS service Experience with Azure DevOps, particularly CI/CD and backlog management Prepare and present regular security reports to senior management, ensuring compliance with security standards and regulations Expertise with security tools and familiarity with DevSecOps processes Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (preferable) You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. In this busy and rewarding role you'll also: Lead the design and architecture of stream specific applications so they adhere to the overall organisational goals, principles and standards as well as industry best practices. Design and implement integrations that enable seamless data and process flow between departmental systems, core organisation solutions (ERP, CMS, etc) and within the wider data and application landscape while e nsuring interoperability between applications to facilitate efficient working practices. Analyse existing business processes and workflows, identifying opportunities for optimisation and collaborating with business and IT teams to implement improvements. Advocate for a cohesive, enterprise-wide approach to technology investments that supports scalability, cost-efficiency, and long-term alignment with business goals. Ensure that agreed best practices, governance standards, and legal and regulatory compliance requirements across the technology ecosystem are followed, collaborating with compliance and risk management teams as needed. Work with security, governance and product teams to implement security best practices and ensure regulatory compliance within applications. Document all application architecture design and analysis work. Ensure technology and delivery approaches are aligned between delivery teams and with the overall IT and Architecture strategies. Represent BDO UK, Stream and IT interests when working with the BDO Network and 3rd party suppliers. Identify the organisational impact (for example, on skills, processes, structures or culture) and financial impact of the application architecture. Ensure that IT Architecture is, and is recognised as, a valuable asset to BDO. You'll be someone with: Proven experience of working as an Application Architect delivering successful greenfield and migration projects in a product orientated organisation. Experience in designing and deploying products utilising vendor-hosted SaaS platforms and Azure PaaS resources. Proficiency in integration tools and technologies (eg, APIs, ESBs, iPaaS) and familiarity with cloud and hybrid architectures. Knowledge of security, compliance, and data governance best practices in an enterprise setting. Demonstrated ability in technology partner management practices including the ability to lead vendors/partners in defining architectures. Exceptional verbal and written communication, including presentation skills, to a range of audiences. Demonstrate a good knowledge of IT industry trends, suppliers and products. Excellent analytical and technical skills. Excellent planning and organisational skills. Strong understanding of practice management software systems (e.g., CMS, ERP, Finance, and Marketing automation tools) and their integration points advantageous. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
12/05/2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. In this busy and rewarding role you'll also: Lead the design and architecture of stream specific applications so they adhere to the overall organisational goals, principles and standards as well as industry best practices. Design and implement integrations that enable seamless data and process flow between departmental systems, core organisation solutions (ERP, CMS, etc) and within the wider data and application landscape while e nsuring interoperability between applications to facilitate efficient working practices. Analyse existing business processes and workflows, identifying opportunities for optimisation and collaborating with business and IT teams to implement improvements. Advocate for a cohesive, enterprise-wide approach to technology investments that supports scalability, cost-efficiency, and long-term alignment with business goals. Ensure that agreed best practices, governance standards, and legal and regulatory compliance requirements across the technology ecosystem are followed, collaborating with compliance and risk management teams as needed. Work with security, governance and product teams to implement security best practices and ensure regulatory compliance within applications. Document all application architecture design and analysis work. Ensure technology and delivery approaches are aligned between delivery teams and with the overall IT and Architecture strategies. Represent BDO UK, Stream and IT interests when working with the BDO Network and 3rd party suppliers. Identify the organisational impact (for example, on skills, processes, structures or culture) and financial impact of the application architecture. Ensure that IT Architecture is, and is recognised as, a valuable asset to BDO. You'll be someone with: Proven experience of working as an Application Architect delivering successful greenfield and migration projects in a product orientated organisation. Experience in designing and deploying products utilising vendor-hosted SaaS platforms and Azure PaaS resources. Proficiency in integration tools and technologies (eg, APIs, ESBs, iPaaS) and familiarity with cloud and hybrid architectures. Knowledge of security, compliance, and data governance best practices in an enterprise setting. Demonstrated ability in technology partner management practices including the ability to lead vendors/partners in defining architectures. Exceptional verbal and written communication, including presentation skills, to a range of audiences. Demonstrate a good knowledge of IT industry trends, suppliers and products. Excellent analytical and technical skills. Excellent planning and organisational skills. Strong understanding of practice management software systems (e.g., CMS, ERP, Finance, and Marketing automation tools) and their integration points advantageous. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. In this busy and rewarding role you'll also: Lead the design and architecture of stream specific applications so they adhere to the overall organisational goals, principles and standards as well as industry best practices. Design and implement integrations that enable seamless data and process flow between departmental systems, core organisation solutions (ERP, CMS, etc) and within the wider data and application landscape while e nsuring interoperability between applications to facilitate efficient working practices. Analyse existing business processes and workflows, identifying opportunities for optimisation and collaborating with business and IT teams to implement improvements. Advocate for a cohesive, enterprise-wide approach to technology investments that supports scalability, cost-efficiency, and long-term alignment with business goals. Ensure that agreed best practices, governance standards, and legal and regulatory compliance requirements across the technology ecosystem are followed, collaborating with compliance and risk management teams as needed. Work with security, governance and product teams to implement security best practices and ensure regulatory compliance within applications. Document all application architecture design and analysis work. Ensure technology and delivery approaches are aligned between delivery teams and with the overall IT and Architecture strategies. Represent BDO UK, Stream and IT interests when working with the BDO Network and 3rd party suppliers. Identify the organisational impact (for example, on skills, processes, structures or culture) and financial impact of the application architecture. Ensure that IT Architecture is, and is recognised as, a valuable asset to BDO. You'll be someone with: Proven experience of working as an Application Architect delivering successful greenfield and migration projects in a product orientated organisation. Experience in designing and deploying products utilising vendor-hosted SaaS platforms and Azure PaaS resources. Proficiency in integration tools and technologies (eg, APIs, ESBs, iPaaS) and familiarity with cloud and hybrid architectures. Knowledge of security, compliance, and data governance best practices in an enterprise setting. Demonstrated ability in technology partner management practices including the ability to lead vendors/partners in defining architectures. Exceptional verbal and written communication, including presentation skills, to a range of audiences. Demonstrate a good knowledge of IT industry trends, suppliers and products. Excellent analytical and technical skills. Excellent planning and organisational skills. Strong understanding of practice management software systems (e.g., CMS, ERP, Finance, and Marketing automation tools) and their integration points advantageous. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
12/05/2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. In this busy and rewarding role you'll also: Lead the design and architecture of stream specific applications so they adhere to the overall organisational goals, principles and standards as well as industry best practices. Design and implement integrations that enable seamless data and process flow between departmental systems, core organisation solutions (ERP, CMS, etc) and within the wider data and application landscape while e nsuring interoperability between applications to facilitate efficient working practices. Analyse existing business processes and workflows, identifying opportunities for optimisation and collaborating with business and IT teams to implement improvements. Advocate for a cohesive, enterprise-wide approach to technology investments that supports scalability, cost-efficiency, and long-term alignment with business goals. Ensure that agreed best practices, governance standards, and legal and regulatory compliance requirements across the technology ecosystem are followed, collaborating with compliance and risk management teams as needed. Work with security, governance and product teams to implement security best practices and ensure regulatory compliance within applications. Document all application architecture design and analysis work. Ensure technology and delivery approaches are aligned between delivery teams and with the overall IT and Architecture strategies. Represent BDO UK, Stream and IT interests when working with the BDO Network and 3rd party suppliers. Identify the organisational impact (for example, on skills, processes, structures or culture) and financial impact of the application architecture. Ensure that IT Architecture is, and is recognised as, a valuable asset to BDO. You'll be someone with: Proven experience of working as an Application Architect delivering successful greenfield and migration projects in a product orientated organisation. Experience in designing and deploying products utilising vendor-hosted SaaS platforms and Azure PaaS resources. Proficiency in integration tools and technologies (eg, APIs, ESBs, iPaaS) and familiarity with cloud and hybrid architectures. Knowledge of security, compliance, and data governance best practices in an enterprise setting. Demonstrated ability in technology partner management practices including the ability to lead vendors/partners in defining architectures. Exceptional verbal and written communication, including presentation skills, to a range of audiences. Demonstrate a good knowledge of IT industry trends, suppliers and products. Excellent analytical and technical skills. Excellent planning and organisational skills. Strong understanding of practice management software systems (e.g., CMS, ERP, Finance, and Marketing automation tools) and their integration points advantageous. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
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