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Workday Recruitment Functional Consultant Contract Type: 12+ Month Contract About the Role We are seeking an experienced Workday Recruitment Functional Consultant to support ongoing enhancements, configuration, and optimization of our Workday Recruiting platform click apply for full job details

Senior Software Engineer - DV Cleared Location: Portsmouth, UK (3 days per week onsite) Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time Security Clearance: Active MoD DV Clearance Required Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 per annum iO associates are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to support the maintenance, enhancement, and modernisation of complex software systems within a secure environment. Requirements Active DV clearance. Strong software engineering experience in Python and C/C++ development. Strong understanding of software architecture, system integration, and modern engineering practices. Proven ability to lead technical investigations, solve complex problems, and implement sustainable solutions. Experience mentoring engineers and driving high standards of software quality.

Senior AI Engineer (Contract) Rate: £700/day IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Duration: 6 months (with high likelihood of extension) Location: Hybrid/Remote options available (UK-based) Security Clearance: DV Cleared The Role We are looking for a Senior AI Engineer to design, build, and deploy production-ready GenAI applications and multi-agent systems within secure environments. This role requires a strong hybrid of advanced AI orchestration and robust cloud-native engineering, specifically focusing on scaling workloads via Kubernetes. Because of the nature of this work, you must hold active UK Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance to be considered. Key Responsibilities Agentic Workflows: Design, implement, and optimize multi-agent frameworks and stateful LLM applications. Kubernetes Orchestration: Containerize, deploy, and scale AI models, APIs, and microservices across production Kubernetes (K8s) clusters. Infrastructure & Scaling: Configure K8s workloads for high availability, managing resource limits, GPU provisioning, and autoscaling for heavy LLM inference workloads. Secure Engineering: Build robust, clean Python codebases that comply with strict data security and air-gapped environment protocols within containerized environments. MLOps & LLMOps: Establish monitoring, evaluation, and CI/CD pipelines specifically for tracking LLM latency, cost, and hallucination rates. What We're Looking For Core Kubernetes Expertise: Extensive experience managing, scaling, and debugging containerized workloads inside Kubernetes . Familiarity with Helm charts, K8s networking, storage volumes, and GPU orchestration is essential. GenAI Orchestration: Deep, hands-on experience using LangChain and LangGraph to build complex, stateful, and cyclic agent architectures. Core Tech Stack: Strong proficiency in Python, framework integrations (LlamaIndex, Hugging Face), and vector databases (eg, Pinecone, Qdrant, Milvus, Chroma). Software Fundamentals: Background in solid software engineering practices (Git, testing, design patterns, API development via FastAPI/Flask). Cloud Infrastructure: Experience deploying to secure cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) utilizing standard K8s distributions (EKS, AKS, GKE). Clearance Requirements Hold active DV clearance (SC minimum) and willing to go through DV if chosen.

Customer Services Advisor (Pharmacy Background) Location: Hybrid, Cardiff (3 days in the office, Tuesday-Thursday) Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 + benefits We are working with a growing healthcare technology organisation that supports pharmacies across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Customer Services Advisor to join their support team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with pharmacy experience who is looking to move away from a customer-facing pharmacy environment and into a Monday-Friday office-based role, whilst still utilising their industry knowledge. Reporting into the Customer Services Manager, you will be responsible for supporting pharmacy customers with a variety of account, order and system-related queries. This is a highly customer-focused position where communication skills, organisation and attention to detail are essential. You'll work closely with pharmacy teams, helping resolve issues and ensuring customers receive a high level of service. Key Responsibilities Handling inbound customer queries via phone and email Supporting customers with order-related enquiries Assisting with account setup, configuration and maintenance Updating and managing customer information within internal systems Investigating and resolving customer issues efficiently Liaising with internal teams to ensure customer queries are resolved Maintaining accurate records and customer data Providing a professional and responsive service to pharmacy customers What's most important to succeed in this role? Strong communication and customer service skills Comfortable speaking with customers over the phone Highly organised with good attention to detail Positive, proactive and willing to learn Key experience that will stand out: Previous experience working within a pharmacy environment Experience as a Pharmacy Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Dispenser or similar role Understanding of pharmacy products, terminology and processes Experience in a customer service, support or administration role Working Pattern Hybrid working Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the Cardiff office Monday and Friday remote Monday to Friday only (no weekend working) Shift pattern between 9:00am-5:30pm or 9:30am-6:00pm Interview Process Initial screening call Single-stage interview Quick turnaround! This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to utilise their pharmacy knowledge in a customer-focused office environment while benefiting from a better work-life balance and long-term career development opportunities.

Role: Lead Developer (Node.js/AWS) Length: Initial 6-month contract Day Rate: £725 p/d Inside IR35 Location: Manchester (Hybrid; 2 days per week onsite) Security Clearance: Active SC clearance/SC Eligibility We're supporting a major UK Government department looking for an experienced Node.js Developer to join a multidisciplinary digital team based out of Manchester. What We're Looking For: Strong Node.js & AWS Serverless Experience: A proven track record building and scaling resilient cloud production services. Systems Integration Expertise: Proven ability to connect large-scale systems across varied technical eras (modern and Legacy). Identity & Security Knowledge: Experience or strong familiarity with authentication protocols and OIDC is highly advantageous. Architectural Mindset: While formal Architect titles aren't required, experience with Typescript and a strong desire to focus on system design and technical documentation is essential. Get in touch now for more details!

Python Engineer Based out of Cheltenham 4-5 Days per week (Can do condensed hours) £65,000 to £85,000 DOE Immediate Start (Ideally within the next two weeks) Must be willing to go through SC and DV Clearance I am working on behalf of a National Security client based out of Cheltenham who are looking for a Senior Python Engineers to join them on a Permanent basis. We're looking for a Python Engineer who has led end-end projects and enjoys solving complex technical problems in areas like software defined radio. The role would suit someone open to working with C/C++ alongside core Python development. If you are currently working in Security, Defence or Financial Services this would be a big bonus for the client. Again, this role will be based out of Cheltenham 4-5 Days per week and you must be SC Cleared to be considered. If you're interested, please do respond with your updated CV as I will be calling through applicants in order of receipt Python Engineer Based out of Cheltenham 4-5 Days per week (Can do condensed hours) £65,000 to £85,000 DOE Immediate Start (Ideally within the next two weeks) Must be willing to go through SC and DV Clearance

Senior C++ Engineers 3x Positions available Based out of Cheltenham 4-5 Days per week £70,000 to £85,000 per annum Immediate Start - 3 month notice periods are ok however I am working on behalf of a National Security client based out of Cheltenham who are looking for THREE Senior C++ Engineers to join them on a Permanent basis. We're looking for a C++ Engineer who has led end-end projects and enjoys solving complex technical problems in areas like software defined radio. The role would suit someone open to some pythons for tooling, automation, or testing alongside core C++ development. If you are currently working in Security, Defence or Financial Services this would be a big bonus for the client. The client is really looking to just hire the right Engineers for this one so are happy to wait, so even if you have a 3 Month notice period that's not as issue. Again, this role will be based out of Cheltenham 4-5 Days per week and you must be SC Cleared or SC Clearable to be considered. If you're interested, please do respond with your updated CV as I will be calling through applicants in order of receipt Senior C++ Engineers 3x Positions available Based out of Cheltenham 4-5 Days per week £70,000 to £85,000 per annum Immediate Start - 3 month notice periods are ok however

Role: Contract Manager Type: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: £38,500 - £55,000 (DOE) Location: Lincoln (Hybrid - typically 2-3 days per week in the office) iO Associates are working with an established UK software organisation that delivers specialist solutions into Healthcare and other highly regulated environments. Due to continued growth and an increasing volume of customer contracts, they're looki click apply for full job details

WordPress Developer & Tech Lead Remote £450pd - £480pd Outside IR35 3 month contract - potential for extension Remote Our client, an established and successful Consultancy company are looking for an experienced Developer to join them on a contract basis They are a global innovation and transformation firm. They combine strategy, design, and technology to help organisations bring new products to market, accelerate growth, and solve complex operational and regulatory challenges In this role you will support a global travel organisation, working across a number of customer-facing portals and ticketing-related platforms. Your time will be split between hands on development and leading a small team of developers, conducting code reviews and ensuring best practices We are looking for: Strong WordPress development experience PHP, HTML and CMS expertise Technical Lead mindset with the ability to provide consultancy and guidance where required Experience working across containerised applications and full-stack environments Strong communication skills, particularly given the collaboration with US-based stakeholders Interested to hear more? I would be more than happy to discuss the role in more detail, along with any other opportunities you may be open to!

Compliance Manager (Advisory) - Retail Banking West Midlands - Permanent, hybrid with 2 days per week in the office) £50 - 60,000 depending on experience iO Associates have partnered with a leading retail UK bank in their search for a Compliance Manager to join a high-performing, growth-focused team. This role plays a key part in supporting regulatory change, providing second-line advisory support, and producing high-quality governance reporting across the business. Responsibilities include: Support delivery of departmental and corporate strategic objectives Partner with stakeholders across the group to support regulatory change and regulatory projects Provide robust, timely second-line regulatory and conduct advice to business areas Review and produce governance committee reporting, clearly highlighting key risks and issues Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders Interpret regulatory developments and translate them into practical outcomes for the business Experience required: Must have proven second line compliance advisory/business partnering experience Must have a background in retail or investment banking (working with savings products would be desirable) Strong knowledge of the FCA & PRA frameworks Able to interpret complex regulation and apply it pragmatically in a commercial setting Strong stakeholder management skills; confident influencing at multiple levels Excellent written communication and report-writing capability This is a brilliant opportunity to join an established and high-performing team with lots of opportunities for further growth & development. So, if you have the right experience, please apply now! Please note that only applicants with the experience above and the right to work in the UK will be considered.

Analytics Manager £50,000 - £55,000 + Benefits Permanent Remote with occasional client visits iO are working with an established and rapidly growing Data consultancy who are looking for an experienced Analytics Manager to join them on a permanent basis With over 20 years of experience, they are a leader in data and AI-enabled connected customer experiences, that specialise in helping organisations get their data and technology future-ready, to win, grow and keep customers They primarily work with not-for-profit and charities, however are diversifying into the financial and travel sectors with clients such as Teenage Cancer Trust, Tesco Bank and RSPCA In this role you will own digital analytics delivery across a client portfolio, working closely with the marketing data analyst covering measurement strategy, attribution, campaign performance and reporting. Client communication and delivery is crucial, and the role translates complex briefs in to project work, and analysis into clear, confident recommendations that drive client decisions We are looking for experience in: Presenting analytical insight to clients or senior stakeholders Marketing mix modelling or multi-touch attribution methodologies. Working with web analytics data for commercial decisioning. Web analytics platforms such as GA4 or Adobe Analytics. Tag management systems such as Google Tag Manager. Programming languages such as SQL, Python and/or R. Written and verbal, communication skills with an ability to make complex analysis understood. The company pride themselves on their great culture - super supportive and very sociable with flexibility to work from home and flexi-hours so you can work around your schedule. With great carer progression opportunities this is a super exciting opportunity, being part of the growth of the companies presence in the UK and Europe Interested in hearing more? Please get in touch with Rebecca Long

Role: Account Manager Contract: Permanent Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (DOE), plus full travel expenses Travel: Remote with occasional travel to customer sites and the office iO Associates are currently working with an established healthtech organisation that is looking to appoint an experienced Account Manager to join their growing commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building long-term customer relationships, taking a consultative approach and helping healthcare organisations maximise the value they receive from technology solutions that genuinely improve patient services. The company have an excellent reputation within its specialist healthcare market, and they are looking for someone who can quickly become a trusted advisor to their customers. You will be responsible for identifying opportunities for growth and contributing to the ongoing success of a highly regarded software platform. Key Responsibilities: Managing and developing relationships with NHS and healthcare customers Acting as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders and decision-makers Leading regular account reviews and strategic customer discussions Supporting customers in achieving their service and operational objectives Identifying opportunities to grow existing accounts and increase product adoption Working closely with internal product, technical and delivery teams to ensure customer requirements are met Providing demonstrations, presentations and updates on new products and services Maintaining accurate CRM records, forecasts and account plans Skills: We're keen to speak with candidates who have experience in software account management, customer success or client relationship management within a healthcare, health-tech or digital health environment. You'll be commercially aware, proactive and comfortable managing customer relationships independently, whilst also possessing the confidence to challenge, influence and add value where appropriate. We're looking for someone who can: Build strong, credible customer relationships Understand complex customer environments and stakeholder groups Think strategically and identify opportunities for growth Work autonomously in a remote environment Balance customer needs with commercial objectives Communicate confidently with both technical and non-technical audiences What's on Offer? Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience Remote working Private medical insurance Enhanced pension contributions Professional development opportunities Enhanced annual leave entitlement Employee Assistance Programme The opportunity to work for an organisation delivering technology that has a genuine impact on healthcare services and patient outcomes If you're an experienced Account Manager with a background in healthtech and enjoy developing strategic customer relationships, I'd be delighted to tell you more.

GCP Architect London (Hybrid - 2 days a week) £80,000-£90,000 + Benefits SC Clearance Eligibility Required We're working with a leading digital transformation consultancy delivering large-scale cloud, platform and AI programmes across enterprise and public sector clients. They're looking for a GCP Architect with a strong consulting background to lead the design and delivery of modern cloud solutions. This is a client-facing role suited to someone who can combine hands-on technical expertise with strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement. You'll play a key role shaping cloud architecture, guiding engineering teams, and helping clients modernise complex technology environments using Google Cloud. What You'll Be Doing Designing and leading delivery of cloud-native solutions on Google Cloud Owning architecture decisions across platforms, applications and data services Working closely with clients to shape technical strategy and delivery roadmaps Driving best practices across DevOps, security, scalability and resilience Supporting and mentoring engineering teams within agile delivery environments Contributing to proposals, technical discovery sessions and solution design workshops Tech Environment You'll work across a modern Google Cloud ecosystem including: Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Kubernetes/GKE Terraform Java and/or Python Cloud Run & Cloud Functions BigQuery, Cloud SQL & Spanner Vertex AI and AI-enabled services CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling What They're Looking For Strong consulting or client-facing delivery experience Proven background designing and delivering GCP solutions Strong understanding of cloud architecture and modern engineering practices Experience working within agile delivery teams Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to balance innovation with pragmatic delivery Nice to Have Google Cloud certifications Experience within regulated or public sector environments Exposure to AI/ML or large-scale data platforms Additional Information Hybrid working model based around London Onsite 2 days a week Candidates must be eligible for SC Clearance If this is of interest please reach out now!

Role: Contract Manager Type: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: £38,500 - £55,000 (DOE) Location: Lincoln (Hybrid - typically 2-3 days per week in the office) iO Associates are working with an established UK software organisation that delivers specialist solutions into Healthcare and other highly regulated environments. Due to continued growth and an increasing volume of customer contracts, they're looking to appoint a Contract Manager to join their commercial team. This is a business-critical position where you'll take ownership of reviewing, negotiating and managing customer-facing contracts. You'll be working closely with internal stakeholders and clients to ensure agreements are commercially sound and compliant. Key responsibilities: Reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts Managing contract renewals and amendments Leading contract discussions with customers Advising internal stakeholders on contractual and commercial matters Supporting compliance and supplier due diligence activities Maintaining contract records and documentation Assisting with contract process improvements and standardisation projects Ensuring contracts remain aligned with relevant frameworks and regulations Skills: Strong commercial contract management experience Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts Confidence leading contract discussions directly with customers Ability to explain legal and commercial concepts to non-legal stakeholders Experience working autonomously and managing your own workload Strong attention to detail Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce is desirable) Desirable Experience: Healthcare, NHS or HealthTech environments SaaS or software contract management Working with frameworks, regulations and compliance requirements Supplier due diligence or compliance questionnaires What's on Offer? Salary up to £55,000 Hybrid working environment Opportunity to take ownership of a critical commercial function Long-term career development within a growing organisation If you're an experienced Contract Manager who enjoys balancing commercial objectives, compliance requirements and customer relationships, please don't hesitate to get in touch and apply! Please note: you must have the right to work in the UK and be within a commutable distance to Lincoln or open to relocation.

AI Software Development Engineer Domain: Public Sector & Defence Solutions The Objective Seeking software engineers specialised in applied artificial intelligence to build and deploy advanced large language model (LLM) solutions for highly regulated UK institutions, including defence, national security, and healthcare sectors. Core Requirements Nationality & Clearance: Must be a British citizen holding an active UK security clearance (SC minimum, Developed Vetting highly preferred). Technical Core: Deep background in software engineering, primarily utilising Python. AI/ML Domain: Practical commercial experience with generative AI, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), modern AI frameworks, autonomous agents, and natural language processing. Infrastructure: Proficiency in cloud-first architectures and container orchestration. Soft Skills: Highly capable communicator with a track record of direct, successful client engagement. Ideal Candidate Profile Previous experience operating within defence technology, national intelligence, or broader government/public sector tech. Background in fast-paced, high-growth technology environments (eg, AI scale-ups). Forward-thinking system architect; strongly averse to Legacy IT mentalities. Self-starter capable of owning the entire product life cycle autonomously, from initial concept to live deployment. Bonus Qualifications Currently active DV status. Hands-on familiarity with prominent open-source NLP and machine learning ecosystems. Full-stack capability using modern web technologies and Back End languages. Strong foundational knowledge in advanced search and information retrieval systems.

Hi! I'm working with a major player in the defence sector, and they are looking for experienced Machine Learning Engineers with extensive experience in computer vision. You'd basically be the bridge between cutting-edge research and live deployment-taking theoretical concepts and turning them into real-world solutions, with plenty of space to mentor others and steer the team's technical direction. The Non-Negotiables: Because of the nature of their projects, there are a few strict requirements up front: Computer Vision: You absolutely must have deep, proven experience in computer vision. Clearance: You must hold an active SC or DV clearance and have lived continuously in the UK for the past 5 years. Background: You must have previous experience working directly within Central Government or the Defence sector. What You Bring to the Table: CV Expertise: A really solid grasp of modern computer vision methods-think SLAM, 3D geometry, depth estimation, and object tracking. Deployment: You know how to actually ship code. Hands-on experience getting models out of testing and into production (especially with ONNX or TensorRT) is a big plus. Research Savvy: You're totally comfortable reading through academic papers, testing out the latest models, and figuring out how to integrate them into commercial software. The Tech Stack: Strong Python skills are a must, along with plenty of experience using PyTorch, OpenCV, Torchvision, and standard MLOps tools like Weights & Biases or PyTorch Lightning. Autonomy: You don't need micromanaging. You're happy to make the big architectural calls, set your own direction, and drive projects forward independently.

WPF Developer Taunton - 2 days a week on average onsite £60,000 - £65,000 plus benefits Permanent iO are working with an established and rapidly growing software consultancy company who are looking for an experienced Developer to join them on a permanent basis They specialise in the design and manufacturing of automated electrical test equipment primarily used in aerospace, defence, rail, and automotive industries Due to ongoing strategic initiatives and growth in their engineering software capabilities, they need a highly skilled Software Developer with expertise in .NET technologies. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design and development of robust, maintainable software solutions that support engineering workflows We are looking for experience in: 5+ years' experience in .NET desktop application development Extensive experience with WPF Proven Agile software development experience Understanding of MVVM, design patterns, and secure development practices The company pride themselves on their great culture - super supportive and very sociable with flexibility to work from home and flexi-hours so you can work around your schedule. With great carer progression opportunities this is a super exciting opportunity, being part of the growth of the companies presence in the UK Interested in hearing more? Please get in touch with Rebecca Long

Role: Management Accountant x2 Location: Remote (Only UK-based candidates will be considered) Length: 3-month initial contract Day Rate: £350 to £450 p/d Inside IR35 (Dependent on experience) We are partnering with a £500m+ turnover Global Software Leader to add two Management Accountants to the team for an immediate 3-month project. These roles will take ownership of the Local Government and Education divisions. Key Requirements: ACA, ACCA, or CIMA Qualified Experienced in a high-revenue business is a MUST. This role requires an understanding of complex, large-scale financial nuances Deep experience in P&L management and a strong grasp of IFRS 15 Comfortable with stakeholder management and can navigate a centralized controllership model with minimal hand-holding We have interview slots from the client for mid-next week; apply now to register your interest!

Manufacturing Engineer - New Model Contract: 15 Months Rate: £38 Per Hour Inside Ir35 About the Opportunity We are supporting a globally recognised manufacturer operating at the forefront of engineered products , known for delivering complex, high-quality solutions through precision manufacturing and continuous innovation click apply for full job details

Cloud Security Engineer (Freelance) Job Overview The Ministry of Defence (MoD) seeks a Freelance Cloud Security Engineer with to support a critical digital and security transformation project at a secure UK MoD site. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining secure cloud and hybrid IT environments to protect classified systems and ensure operational resilience click apply for full job details