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Senior SAP HR/Payroll ABAP Developer (Contract) - Outside IR35 - Support Role Overview We are supporting a global enterprise software services organisation seeking an experienced SAP HR/Payroll ABAP Developer to join its remote support and engineering team. This role focuses on developing and maintaining payroll, tax, legal and regulatory solutions across multiple European countries within SAP HCM Pa click apply for full job details

Sales Lead - Defence Sector Enterprise Sales Salary - up to £90k basic UK-based | Hybrid working | National travel required We are seeking an experienced Sales Lead to drive growth within Defence Sector markets. This role will focus on building client relationships, leading sales campaigns, and delivering against ambitious targets. What You'll Do Win and grow high-value, long-term client relationships Lead strategic deals from identification to close Engage senior stakeholders and articulate clear business value Drive pipeline strategy and execute go-to-market plans Partner with Marketing to unlock new opportunities Requirements 5+ years' sales success within the Defence sector Strong knowledge of Public Sector/government frameworks & procurement routes (essential) Experience in Managed Services/Service Management Degree or equivalent If you are ready to lead on high-value deals and shape real growth? This is your opportunity - apply today!

Senior Sales Lead/Director (Individual Contributor) Enterprise Sales Salary - up to £130k basic UK-based | Hybrid working | National travel required We are seeking a high-impact senior hire operating at Director level, focused on driving strategic growth, winning new business, and building executive relationships across Defence and the wider Public Sector. This is an individual contributor role with a clear Pathway into leadership as the function grows. What You'll Do Win and grow high-value Defence and Public Sector accounts Lead complex, strategic sales opportunities end-to-end Build and influence senior stakeholder relationships Drive pipeline strategy, forecasting, and deal conversion Partner with Marketing to unlock and accelerate opportunities Requirements Proven sales success within Defence/Public Sector (5+ years) Strong knowledge of government frameworks & procurement (essential) Experience in Managed Services/Service Management Track record of owning and closing high-value deals Degree or equivalent Are you ready to step into a Director-level role where you'll shape growth, own major deals, and build the foundations of a future team? Please apply today!

Title: Senior Software Developer Salary : Up to £70,000 D.O.E Location: Bristol (Hybrid) I'm supporting a rapidly scaling Bristol-based tech company that's building cutting-edge software for IoT devices, helping create safer, healthier, more connected homes. With around 90% of their work focused on the social housing sector, this is a genuine tech-for-good opportunity where the code you write will have a real, positive impact on people's lives. As they continue to scale and plan to double the development team over the next 12 months, they're looking for a Senior Software Developer who can hit the ground running and add value from day one. You'll be part of a collaborative, growing engineering function where your ideas and expertise will genuinely shape the product. Tech Stack/Skills We're Looking For: Nodejs TypeScript AWS Front End experience (framework of your choice!) Benefits Include: Salary up to £70,000! Annual bonus Generous home office/tech budget Free parking Hybrid working And more! If you want to join a mission-driven scale-up where your work directly improves living conditions for thousands, this is the perfect role! Please apply to this role with your updated CV

Join Our Client as an Operations Engineer - Support Critical National Infrastructure Our Client is a leading organisation operating at the forefront of supporting the UK's vital national infrastructure sectors, including government, defence, healthcare, and industrial services. Renowned for its commitment to security, resilience, and innovation, the company fosters a workplace culture centred around teamwork, trust, and delivering excellence. Working here means contributing to high-stakes projects in a dynamic environment, with benefits that recognise your skills and dedication. Role Overview This pivotal position has been created to fortify our client's operational capabilities amidst ongoing growth and evolving technological landscapes. As an Operations Engineer, you will play an essential role in maintaining the stability and security of core systems, ensuring seamless delivery of services that underpin the UK's critical operations. This is an exciting opportunity to influence operational excellence while working on mission-critical systems supporting national security and resilience. Key Responsibilities Maintain the health, efficiency, and availability of core IT systems, applying routine patches, updates, and performing system checks to prevent issues before they impact services. Troubleshoot and resolve incidents across infrastructure, networks, and platform services ensuring they are managed within agreed SLAs and following ITIL processes. Implement standard changes such as security updates, firmware patches, and configuration adjustments, documenting all actions meticulously. Identify opportunities for enhancing system performance and operational stability, supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Strictly adhere to security protocols and organisational standards, maintaining accurate records of activities, tickets, and changes. Collaborate with team members to support operational tasks, escalate issues when necessary, and contribute to a secure, dependable environment. Essential Skills & Experience Proven background in operational or infrastructure support within a complex IT environment. Strong support experience across Linux and Windows systems. Sound understanding of core infrastructure components including networking, Firewalls, and virtualisation. Familiarity with cloud services and modern IT platforms. Experience with ITIL-aligned practices such as incident and change management. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical issues systematically and resolve them effectively. Excellent organisational skills, with a keen eye for detail and documentation. Desired Skills & Experience Certifications in Windows, Linux, or Networking to bolster your application. Experience with monitoring tools and ticketing/ITSM platforms. Knowledge of DevOps practices or automation would be beneficial. Background working within high-security environments, understanding compliance and security standards.

Title: Flutter Developer Salary : Up to £70,000 D.O.E Location: Bristol (Hybrid) I'm supporting a rapidly scaling Bristol-based tech company that's building cutting-edge software for IoT devices, helping create safer, healthier, more connected homes. With around 90% of their work focused on the social housing sector, this is a genuine tech-for-good opportunity where the code you write will have a real, positive impact on people's lives. They're now looking for a Flutter Developer to join their expanding engineering team as they plan to double headcount over the next year. You'll play a key role in building clean, scalable mobile applications and contributing to a mission-driven product that genuinely makes a difference. Tech Stack You'll Be Working With: Flutter js MySQL TypeScript Benefits: Annual bonus Generous home office & tech supplies budget Hybrid working from their North Bristol office (with free parking) If you want to join a mission-driven scale-up where your work directly improves living conditions for thousands, this is the perfect role! Please apply to this role with your updated CV

IFS Business Systems Manager Location: Plymouth - couple times a month Salary: Up to £70,000 (depending on experience) plus benefits About the company They are an award-winning, organic agriculture business whose whole ethos is to support British farming. They deliver outstanding organic food to over 60,000 homes across the UK, operating out of numerous farms, they are dedicated to ethical business and environmental sustainability The opportunity They are seeking a Business Systems Manager after recently implementing IFS ERP System. You will sit within a newly consolidated team designed to reduce handoffs and improve end-to-end system life cycle management. It is a key operational position focused on ensuring system stability, user support, and continuous improvement. What you'll be doing Day-to-day operational management of IFS Supporting ongoing IFS migration and Legacy system coexistence (Dynamics) Managing and supporting integrated third-party applications Incident resolution, troubleshooting, and user support Requirement gathering, prioritisation, and stakeholder engagement Process development and improvement across systems landscape Supporting warehouse automation and operational systems Cross-functional collaboration across IT and business stakeholders What we're looking for (essential) Strong hands-on experience with IFS ERP (non-negotiable) Experience supporting and running a modern ERP in a live environment Operational/production systems experience Ability to provide 2nd line technical support and configuration Strong understanding of business processes and system integration Experience working in or close to manufacturing/operations environments Ability to mentor and support less technical team members This is a very senior level role where you will be fundamental to the businesses growth and helping them to grow as a business. The company are 100% employee owned, so working here makes you a co-owner and they were voted in the UK's Top 100 Best Companies to Work For list for the last 2 years in a row Please apply using the link or get in touch

Senior SAP RE-FX Consultant (Contract/Freelance) - Remote - Europe Overview We are supporting a global enterprise software services organisation seeking an experienced SAP Real Estate Management (RE-FX) Consultant to join its remote support and engineering team. This role focuses on providing advanced application support, troubleshooting, and enhancement services for SAP RE-FX environments across a diverse customer base. The successful consultant will work directly with business stakeholders and support teams to resolve complex issues, implement small enhancements, and ensure business-critical real estate processes continue to operate effectively. Unlike traditional implementation projects, this position operates within a managed services model where work is delivered in response to customer demand. Consultants are expected to be comfortable working across multiple client environments, balancing incident resolution, change requests, and continuous improvement activities. Key Responsibilities Provide L2/L3 support for SAP RE-FX, including incident management, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem resolution. Support lease-in and lease-out processes, contract accounting, lease administration, and real estate master data management. Investigate and resolve production issues while meeting agreed service levels. Analyse and implement enhancement requests and configuration changes. Support testing activities, including regression, integration, and user acceptance testing. Work closely with SAP FI/CO, MM, and SD teams to support integrated business processes. Assist with system upgrades, support packs, and ongoing platform maintenance activities. Perform data analysis, system monitoring, and impact assessments. Create and maintain functional documentation, knowledge articles, and support procedures. Engage directly with business stakeholders to understand requirements and communicate solutions. Required Experience 5+ years of SAP consulting experience with strong expertise in SAP RE-FX. Proven background in application support, AMS, managed services, or production support environments. Strong understanding of: Lease-In/Lease-Out processes Contract and lease management Contract accounting Real estate master data Integration with SAP FI/CO (GL, AP, AR) Experience managing incidents, service requests, and change requests through tools such as ServiceNow or Jira. Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis capabilities. Experience supporting business-critical production environments. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable Experience Spanish language skills (not essential) Experience supporting European customers and business processes. SAP S/4HANA RE-FX exposure. Basic ABAP debugging knowledge. ITIL or structured service management experience. Working Pattern This engagement operates within a global support model rather than a dedicated Full time project assignment. Remote-based position. Flexible utilisation based on customer demand. Work is delivered through a combination of support tickets, service requests, change requests, and enhancement activities. Opportunity for part time or fractional engagement for experienced consultants. Exposure to multiple customer environments rather than a single implementation programme. Ideal for consultants who enjoy troubleshooting, stakeholder interaction, and solving complex functional issues across different organisations. Candidate Profile We are looking for consultants who are comfortable operating independently, managing multiple priorities, and delivering high-quality support in customer-facing environments. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, a proactive approach to problem solving, and the ability to build credibility with business stakeholders. Contract Details Location: Europe (Remote) Contract Engagement Flexible Utilisation Model Immediate Start Preferred English Required Spanish language skills Preferred

SC Cleared Operational Analysis/Defence Interoperability Consultant - OUTSIDE IR35 iO Associates are currently looking for an SC Cleared Operational Analysis/Defence Interoperability Consultant for an initial 12 Month Contract (Outside IR35) offering up to £600 per day starting ASAP. We're supporting a major Defence programme to help shape and deliver next-generation operational capabilities across complex multi-domain environments. This is a highly strategic and customer-facing role, ideal for someone with deep Defence operational analysis expertise and a strong understanding of C3I interoperability, information exchange, and NATO/MoD frameworks. The Role You'll work closely with Defence stakeholders, programme teams, and operational users to develop operational concepts and guide capability development across complex mission environments. The role will involve occasional travel to client sites across the South West and London (including Bristol, Corsham, and London). Key Experience Required Extensive experience in Operational Analysis and development of: ConOps ConUse ConEmp Strong background in data/information exchange and interoperability within Defence environments Deep understanding of multi-domain operations across: Air Land Maritime Cyber Ability to engage and influence senior customer stakeholders and operational communities Experience guiding teams through complex operational and strategic challenges Strong understanding of Defence and NATO standards/frameworks including: MoDAF NAF C3I Information Interoperability Contract Details Up to £600 per day Outside IR35 12 month contract ASAP start Hybrid working (occasional travel to South West sites such as Bristol, Corsham, and London) The client would like someone to start ASAP so interviews will take place from June 1st. If interested, please send an updated CV and I will call you to discuss the role. SC Cleared Operational Analysis/Defence Interoperability Consultant - OUTSIDE IR35

Radar Signal Processing Consultant Cambridge, UK (Onsite) Permanent Overview We are seeking an experienced Radar Signal Processing Consultant to join a growing team working on cutting-edge defence and national security projects. This role offers the opportunity to develop and apply advanced modelling, simulation, and signal processing techniques to solve complex engineering challenges within the Elect click apply for full job details

Director of Applied AI Advanced Manufacturing UK We're partnering with a fast-scaling deep-tech manufacturer that is investing heavily in AI as a core driver of business performance. Having recently secured significant growth funding, the organisation is looking for a hands-on Director of Applied AI to build and execute an AI strategy that delivers measurable operational impact across engineeri click apply for full job details

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

Role: Front End Developer (Power Apps) Rate: £500-£525/day | Inside IR35 Length: Initial 12-month contract Clearance: Active MOD SC or MOD DV Location: Hybrid - split between Bristol & London, 2-3 days onsite per week This role involves designing and building user-facing interfaces and business apps using Power Apps. Essential Skills: Strong Power Apps development experience HTML5/CSS3 JavaScript (including Node.js, ReactJS, ExpressJS, Mongoose) Frontend frameworks like Nunjucks, Freemarker, Bootstrap, LESS and SASS CI tooling like Git, Gitlab CI, Jenkins, SonarQube Nexus, Artifactory Java (11) (including Spring Boot, Drop Wizard, Jersey, CXF and Maven) - Desirable AWS or Microsoft Azure experience - Desirable

Senior QA Engineer - Belfast (Hybrid) Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 p.a. Are you an experienced QA professional ready to take the lead in shaping automated testing strategies across innovative, enterprise-grade products? We're seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to join a growing engineering team in Belfast. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about building high-quality software and has a proven track record of balancing automated and manual testing within agile environments. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring that cutting-edge products meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and security. What you'll be doing: Developing and maintaining robust automated test suites across multiple products. Supporting manual testing where needed, ensuring full coverage of new and existing features. Working closely with cross-functional teams to integrate QA seamlessly into agile processes. Identifying issues early, providing actionable feedback, and driving continuous improvement. What we're looking for: Strong background in QA, with a focus on automation frameworks and tools. Hands-on experience in both manual and automated testing methodologies. Solid understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC). Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering and product teams. Our client has a 2 stage interview process and will interview candidates early next week! If this role is of interest, then please apply to this job

Principal Data Engineering Consultant We are seeking a contract Principal Data Consultant with strong technical expertise, in particular with Databricks experience and client-facing experience. The ideal candidate will lead the delivery of modern data solutions across multiple projects, leveraging Azure and Databricks technologies in an agile environment click apply for full job details

DevOps Engineer - AWS Infrastructure Location: Suffolk (4 days office-based, 1 day remote) Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum I'm currently supporting an innovative Software Development business that delivers software solutions to government and law enforcement agencies, who are looking for a DevOps Engineer to join their UK infrastructure team You will need to either hold existing SC Clearance, or be eligible and willing to be sponsored through both SC and NPPV3 Clearance. As a DevOps Engineer, you'll be hands-on in building, automating, and scaling AWS cloud infrastructure. You'll support development, QA, product, and operations teams to ensure smooth software releases, reliable systems, and strong security standards. Key Responsibilities Building and managing environments to support software releases Maintaining and improving secure, scalable and cost efficient cloud infrastructure Automating deployments, monitoring, and system health checks Supporting containerisation and orchestration Working closely with developers to integrate best practices into the release pipeline Troubleshooting infrastructure, networking, and performance issues Continuously improving system security and compliance Experience Required Strong knowledge of AWS (or another major cloud platform) Infrastructure as Code experience (Terraform or similar) Hands-on understanding of Docker and ECS (or equivalent) Experience with CI/CD tools Solid grounding in networking, DNS, load balancing, and security The role is based predominantly on-site in Suffolk (4 days per week) and will be paying up to £60,000 per annum. The client are looking to get interviews booked in ASAP, so please don't hesitate to apply now for more information!

SC Cleared Security GCP Consultant - 6 Month Contract (OUTSIDE IR35) - Remote iO Associates are currently looking for an SC Cleared Security Consultant with recent Google Cloud experience for an initial 6 month contract role (OUTSIDE IR35) to start in October. You'll be working on a Defence programme so you'll need to hold active SC Clearance, we can't take on anyone with lapsed SC unfortunately click apply for full job details

SC Cleared Security GCP Consultant - 6 Month Contract (OUTSIDE IR35) - Remote iO Associates are currently looking for an SC Cleared Security Consultant with recent Google Cloud experience for an initial 6 month contract role (OUTSIDE IR35) to start in October. You'll be working on a Defence programme so you'll need to hold active SC Clearance, we can't take on anyone with lapsed SC unfortunately click apply for full job details

SC Cleared Security GCP Consultant - 6 Month Contract (OUTSIDE IR35) - Remote iO Associates are currently looking for an SC Cleared Security Consultant with recent Google Cloud experience for an initial 6 month contract role (OUTSIDE IR35) to start in October. You'll be working on a Defence programme so you'll need to hold active SC Clearance, we can't take on anyone with lapsed SC unfortunately click apply for full job details