Big Red Recruitment Midlands Limited

18 job(s) at Big Red Recruitment Midlands Limited

Big Red Recruitment Midlands Limited Chelmsley Wood, Warwickshire
Nov 28, 2025
Full time
Want to own and lead Oracle Fusion HCM and Payroll transformation across a FTSE250 organisation? Do you enjoy solving complex technical problems? Do you love releasing the potential of Fusion? This is an opportunity to truly influence an Oracle environment and bring tangible benefits to this UK wide business. There s range of key projects where you d be provided variety, autonomy and continuous learning in a very friendly and collaborative team. It s a strategic and hands-on leadership role. You ll manage a small team leading the design, improvement and delivery of Oracle HCM and Payroll functionality, driving value and ensuring best practice. You would be given the opportunity and freedom to shape what good looks like. Key elements of the role include: Leading and mentoring two internal functional consultants. Managing end-to-end Oracle Fusion implementations, improvements and quarterly releases. Acting as subject matter expert on HCM and Payroll processes, configurations, Fast Formula and business operations. Collaborating with internal teams and third-party vendors to deliver efficient, user-friendly solutions. Supporting BAU activity and resolving escalations via ServiceNow. Owning documentation, functional design, testing and knowledge-sharing across the group. We'd like a skilled functional consultant or manager who understands both the business and technical sides of HCM and Payroll. You ll need: 5+ years' experience in Oracle Fusion HCM and Payroll. Proven track record delivering quarterly Oracle updates and continual improvement. Expert-level Fast Formula skills. Experience leading or mentoring others. Strong communication skills able to bridge technical and business needs. Excellent documentation and business process mapping capabilities. Bonus points for project management experience (Agile/Waterfall), a relevant degree or CIPD/payroll qualifications. It's a predominantly remote role with occasional travel to various regional offices. This is a high-impact, group-level role with visibility across the business. You ll be supported by a collaborative team and trusted to drive forward solutions. With hybrid working and flexibility, it s a great fit for someone who thrives on ownership and continuous improvement.
Big Red Recruitment Midlands Limited
Nov 28, 2025
Full time
Are you a skilled Data Engineer looking to step into the world of architecture? An exciting opportunity has opened for an experienced Data Engineer to join our national Data & Analytics function at a time of significant technical modernisation. The team is about to embark on a greenfield project to build a futureproof data warehousing platform using Azure Data Factory and Databricks, with a clear focus on scalability, quality, and best practice. Working within a specialist Data Platform & Engineering team, you ll join as the expert within Azure Databricks. You'll help to upskill our teams knowledge of Databricks, get involved in data modelling and ETL pipeline development, integrations, and performance tuning. This is an ever evolving project as the business becomes more and more data driven and your knowledge of Databricks will be pivitol in shaping the architecture. This is an ideal role for a Senior Data Engineer ready to step into an architectural role, or an established architect keen to take ownership of a highly visible and strategic data platform project. What you ll be doing: Leading the design and implementation of a new Databricks-based data warehousing solution Designing and developing data models, ETL pipelines, and data integration processes Large scale data processing using PySpark Monitoring, tuning, and optimising data platforms for reliability and performance Upskilling the wider team in Databricks best practices, including modern architecture patterns Location: Atherstone (Hybrid 3 days office / 2 days remote) Salary: £60 000 to £80 000 depending on experience If you're passionate about shaping modern data platforms and have the technical expertise to make a measurable impact, we d love to hear from you. Apply now as we have interview slots available! Please note: Visa sponsorship is not provided for this role and we are only considering applications of candidates who have permanent residency in the UK. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.
Big Red Recruitment Midlands Limited Bletchley, Buckinghamshire
Nov 28, 2025
Full time
Are you a hands-on senior engineer ready to lead technical innovation in a high-growth SaaS company? You ll be joining a leading software provider supporting the hospitality and higher education sectors, scaling their payment systems function as the business expands globally. With 15% year-on-year growth and a modern tech stack, this is your chance to shape scalable cloud solutions and mentor a strong engineering team. You ll design and implement cloud-native services in AWS, architect solutions using CQRS and event-driven patterns, and lead code and architecture reviews. This role offers a rare blend of hands-on development, leadership, and strategic input within a business that values engineering excellence and innovation. Role: Senior Engineering Team Leader Location: Milton Keynes / Hybrid (1 day per week in office) Salary: Up to £75,000 Ideally, you ll have: Proven experience in C# / .Net software development Hands-on AWS engineering and cloud architecture knowledge Experience designing CI/CD pipelines and testing frameworks Familiarity with CQRS and Event Bus architecture Strong leadership, communication and mentoring skills A mindset geared towards quality, scalability, and continuous improvement If you're looking to lead by example, shape the technical direction of a global platform, and grow your influence within a collaborative tech team - click apply to arrange a chat. Interview slots available now. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.
Big Red Recruitment Midlands Limited Bletchley, Buckinghamshire
Nov 28, 2025
Full time
Are you an experienced cloud operations engineer ready to lead critical infrastructure for a growing SaaS business? You ll be joining a well-established software provider serving the higher education sector, trusted by institutions around the world to deliver critical platforms. As the business scales internationally, you ll take ownership of the cloud operations function - driving platform resilience, scalability, and engineering standards from the ground up. You ll lead a skilled team of engineers, enhance AWS infrastructure, support the development teams through robust CI/CD infrastructure. With the freedom to challenge technical assumptions and drive improvements, you ll be central to the evolution of the company s operational maturity. Role: Cloud Operations Team Leader Location: Milton Keynes / Hybrid (1 day per month in office) Salary: £70,000 £80,000 Ideally, you ll have: 3+ years of hands-on AWS experience Strong knowledge of IaC and configuration management tools (Terraform & Ansible or similar) Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and managing cloud infrastructure projects Experience in cloud monitoring, alerting, and performance tuning Experience with CI/CD tools and supporting development workflows Strong communication and stakeholder management skills If you re seeking a leadership role with real ownership of cloud operations, and you want to influence a global SaaS platform s technical direction click apply to arrange a chat. Interview slots available now. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.
Big Red Recruitment Midlands Limited
Nov 27, 2025
Full time
Keen to work in an autonomous support role and make a real impact on the IT function? You'll join a multi-brand organisation seeking a proactive and solutions-focused IT Support Analyst. This role offers a rare opportunity to combine hands-on support with the chance to contribute to systems analysis, process improvement, and long-term progression into areas like systems administration, implementation or IT projects. You'll be part of a close-knit IT team that delivers exceptional service across a group of brands. With a high-performing helpdesk already in place, your focus will be on owning 1st and 2nd line support tickets, identifying repeat issues, investigating root causes, and driving improvements through collaboration with users, developers, and senior leaders. You'll also contribute to internal training initiatives, help streamline support processes, and take part in project work as the business continues to modernise its IT systems. Key experience: 2+ years experience in a 1st/2nd Line IT Support role Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, printers, ERP, and user account issues Familiarity with Windows OS, Microsoft 365, and Active Directory Confident communicating with users at all levels Location: This role is based in Bradford, 5 days a week to begin with, reducing to hybrid after the first 3 months. Salary: Up to £40k depending on experience. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply - we have interview slots available! We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.
Big Red Recruitment Midlands Limited City, London
Nov 27, 2025
Full time
Are you an aspiring penetration tester looking to work with real threats, real tools, and real impact? You ll be joining a growing cyber security consultancy focused exclusively on keeping critical national infrastructure secure. You ll support a team of expert ethical hackers, helping test systems, applications, and networks for vulnerabilities - working alongside seasoned professionals while sharpening your offensive security skills. Expect to contribute to hands-on pen testing engagements, conduct vulnerability assessments, and support threat hunting within a well-established SOC. You'll develop your skills using industry-standard tools, investigate incidents, and provide actionable remediation advice. Role: Junior Penetration Tester Location: London / Hybrid Salary: £30,000 - £50,000 (DOE) Ideally, you ll have: 6+ months of proven penetration or security testing experience Knowledge of Metasploit, Burp Suite, and vulnerability scanning tools Experience with Windows, Linux and Mac operating systems Interest in threat hunting, incident response, and security monitoring CRT / OSCP / Cyber Scheme training or aspirations to achieve them Eligibility for UK Security Clearance If you're looking to build a long-term cyber career and be part of a collaborative security team on real-world projects from day one, click apply - interview slots are available. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.
Big Red Recruitment Midlands Limited
Nov 27, 2025
Full time
Our client is seeking an established Director of IT Operations and Service Delivery to shape the future of technology for a global organisation. You'll oversee IT infrastructure, workplace technology, and service delivery across multiple locations - ensuring scalability, security, and outstanding user experience. Working closely with Group level IT, you will modernise cloud platforms (Azure), enhance end-user services, and embed ITIL and DevOps practices to deliver continuous improvement. You will: Lead infrastructure and service delivery operations for a global enterprise. Optimise cloud, workplace, and collaboration technologies (Microsoft 365, ServiceNow). Drive operational excellence through automation, KPIs, and robust vendor management. Manage multimillion-pound budgets and guide strategic investment. You bring: 10+ years in IT leadership, including 5+ at Director level. Deep knowledge of infrastructure, Azure, and IT service management. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Proven success driving digital transformation at scale. This is an opportunity to lead modernisation, strengthen resilience, and deliver measurable business impact within a respected global brand. The ideal candidate will have come from a background of scale, working across multiple site locations. Hybrid working 2-3 days office based. Huddersfield Salary £110,000 - £120,000 + benefits. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.
Big Red Recruitment Midlands Limited
Nov 26, 2025
Full time
Service Transition Manager - Lead a Major Outsourcing Transformation Hybrid (commutable to the Midlands) Salary: Up to £90k Ready for a role that matches your appetite for big, complex, career-defining change? Here's your chance to take command of one of the UK's most significant service transitions. As Service Transition Manager, you become the strategist, the orchestrator and the steady hand behind a full-scale shift in how critical operational, data and tech services are delivered. This isn't a routine handover; it's a high-impact, multi-party transformation where your experience genuinely shapes the future. What you'll take ownership of: - Steering the end-to-end exit from a major outsourcing arrangement - Moving services, data, people and processes to new providers or in-house teams - Keeping multiple suppliers aligned and cooperative through sensitive phases - Ensuring all contractual, commercial and operational requirements are covered - Leading governance, challenging suppliers and keeping senior stakeholders aligned What you'll bring: - Hands-on experience delivering large-scale BPO transitions - Confidence navigating contract exits, legal complexities and multi-supplier setups - A knack for mapping and understanding complex operational environments - Strong influence, resilience and leadership in politically sensitive situations Bonus experience: - Utilities or energy-style environments - TUPE-heavy transitions - Coordinating simultaneous operational, data and technology change Why it's worth it: You'll safeguard continuity today while helping to redesign how critical services operate for the future. High visibility, real responsibility and a transformation that actually matters. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.
Big Red Recruitment Midlands Limited
Nov 26, 2025
Full time
Ready to help brands stand out where it matters most? Join a creative, full-service exhibitions agency that turns ideas into high-impact live experiences. From striking exhibition stands to immersive brand activations, we help global names make a lasting impression across the UK and Europe. You'll play a key role in driving growth, building relationships with new clients, and pitching creative stand solutions that deliver real results. With your business development expertise and passion for live events, you'll help shape memorable spaces that bring brands to life. You'll be part of a close-knit, collaborative team that thrives on creativity, quality, and attention to detail. This is a hybrid, client-facing role with regular travel to exhibitions, industry events, and client meetings across the UK and Europe. If you're motivated by meaningful connections, ambitious projects, and seeing your work come alive on the show floor, we'd love to hear from you. Location: Warwickshire up to 3 days per week - must be willing to travel to events in the UK and Internationally Salary: Up to £45,000 DOE + up to £20,000 commission pot Benefits: Unlimited holiday, fully expensed travel opportunities, supportive team culture, clear progression path, and an electric car scheme. Ideally, you will have: 2+ years' experience in business development role Ideally an understanding of the exhibitions and events sector Excellent client-facing, pitching, and negotiation skills A commercial mindset with experience pricing and scoping projects Willingness to travel across the UK & Europe, with occasional overnight stays A valid UK driving licence and passport If this sounds like your next move, click apply - we've got interview slots available. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.
Big Red Recruitment Midlands Limited
Nov 26, 2025
Full time
This role puts you at the centre of a high-stakes, high-visibility transformation - one where your leadership defines how essential IT, data and operational services are delivered for years to come. You are the authority, the orchestrator and the driving force behind a complex, multi-supplier transition that won't move without your direction. Role: IT Service Transition Manager Location: West Midlands Hybrid Salary: Up to £90,000 What You'll Lead End-to-end transition and exit from a major outsourced IT services contract Migration of services, platforms, data, people and processes into new providers or in-house teams Alignment and governance across multiple technology suppliers Contractual, commercial and operational compliance throughout every transition phase Senior stakeholder direction ensuring clarity, challenge and continuity at every step What You'll Bring Proven experience delivering large-scale IT or BPO transitions in complex environments Strong understanding of contract exits, legal considerations and multi-supplier ecosystems The ability to map, analyse and restructure complicated IT and operational landscapes Leadership, resilience and influential communication in politically sensitive or high-pressure settings Highly Advantageous Experience in utilities, energy or regulated environments Background handling TUPE-heavy transitions Exposure to simultaneous operational, data and technology change programmes Why This Role Matters You'll play a pivotal role in protecting service continuity today while shaping how critical IT services operate tomorrow. This is meaningful transformation not a paper exercise. You'll take ownership, enjoy genuine senior visibility, and drive a transition that will be talked about for years to come. We are an equal opportunity recruitment partner. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly committed to Neurodiversity inclusion and can offer reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process. If you feel you would benefit from adjustments, simply contact one of our recruiters by phone or email.
Big Red Recruitment Midlands Limited
Nov 26, 2025
Full time
Are you a seasoned IT Service Manager who wants to take full ownership of an IT support function? This is an opportunity to lead the design and build of an end-to-end IT support function for a household name in UK retail. You ll be joining the business at a pivotal moment the organisation is ready to modernise its IT support offering and elevate its customer-facing services. You ll be trusted with a blank sheet of paper to set the agenda, define structure, and choose support tooling. You'll help connect support teams and 3rd parties through setting up modern processes, navigate a data-heavy application landscape, and championing change within IT support. We re looking for: Significant experience in service management Proven ability to lead through change Confident working across a legacy application landscape Experience dealing with complex stakeholders Knowledge of service management frameworks (e.g. ITIL) and confidence in implementing best practices Experience researching and implementing IT support tooling Experience managing or working closely with third-party suppliers The role is based in Birmingham, with hybrid working Salary up to £85,000 depending on experience If this sounds of interest please apply as we have interview slots available. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.
Big Red Recruitment Midlands Limited
Nov 25, 2025
Full time
Do you want to lead cutting-edge security architecture and compliance projects for critical infrastructure clients? Do you want to step into a high-impact, senior consultancy role with clear scop for leadership and influence? We re partnered with a specialist cyber consultancy delivering solutions across architecture, compliance, and offensive testing. They re now looking for a Principal Security Design Consultant to steer high-value client engagements across both security architecture and GRC. You ll work on complex regulatory frameworks (e.g. NIST, ISO27001, CAF, IEC 62443), lead design reviews, and guide clients through secure solution design. You ll also support junior consultants, contribute to pre-sales, and help shape internal service innovation. THE ROLE: Leading client engagements across compliance frameworks including ISO, IEC 62443 & NIST Acting as a trusted advisor across enterprise-grade architecture design and review. Designing secure solutions aligned to client-specific regulatory environments and contributing to solution proposals, designs and technical documentation. Mentoring junior and mid-level consultants and supporting the sales and marketing function with technical input. KEY SKILLS: Experience across cyber security and GRC. Strong understanding of TOGAF, SABSA, and major compliance frameworks (e.g ISO27001 & IEC 62443) Experience leading consultancy or internal projects in regulated sectors. Ability to lead projects and mentor others. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. BENEFITS: 26 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, plus the option to buy/sell up to 5 days of annual leave per year. Company funded medical cover. Enhanced Company Pension Scheme up to 6%. Employee-funded car leasing scheme. Life Assurance & Income Protection Scheme We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.
Big Red Recruitment Midlands Limited Nuthall, Nottinghamshire
Nov 25, 2025
Full time
Are you a full-stack developer who enjoys solving complex problems and modernising legacy systems? This role sits within a growing internal technology team involved in major software modernisation and integration initiatives. You ll work across ERP enhancement, ecommerce capability, and third-party system connectivity. It s a hands-on role covering both React on the frontend and C# .NET on the backend, with scope to influence architecture and improve the performance of core business applications. We re looking for someone who takes pride in clean, reliable engineering and is comfortable owning solutions end-to-end. Someone who brings curiosity, challenge, and practical decision-making to development. What you ll be doing Developing scalable C# .NET APIs to support internal ERP systems and operational workflows Delivering UI features and improvements across React-based web applications Connecting backend architecture with front-end experience for smooth commercial and manufacturing processes Contributing to redevelopment work across ERP modules, warehousing, automation, and internal tooling What you ll bring 5+ years experience in a full-stack role using C# .NET and JavaScript (ideally React) Strong database capability, ideally MySQL and PostgreSQL Exposure to Linux environments (desirable) Solid engineering discipline and problem-solving mindset Package Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience Pension: 4% employer match for first 2 years, rising to up to 8% employer match thereafter. Profit Related Pay: Eligibility at 50% share after 1 year, full entitlement after 2 years. Flexi time: Start/finish times may vary by up to 30 minutes per day. Additional benefits: Employee Assistance Programme and Life Assurance. If you re looking for a role where you can make a visible impact on modernising critical systems, we d like to hear from you. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.
Big Red Recruitment Midlands Limited Hull, Yorkshire
Nov 22, 2025
Full time
Be apart of one of the UK's largest building merchants. We're expanding fast, with over 130 branches across the UK and counting. As we grow, so does our need to connect systems, streamline data, and keep everything running seamlessly. That's where you come in. We're looking for an Application Specialist to join our high-performing IT team. You'll design, develop, and maintain integrations that keep our business data flowing - connecting everything from cloud systems to on-prem databases. If you're technically sharp, self-driven, and love solving complex data puzzles, this is your chance to shape the backbone of our digital growth. Role: Application Specialist Salary: c£60,000 Location: East Yorkshire - Hybrid 2 days per week What You'll Do - Lead system integrations from concept to go-live - Redesign and modernise legacy integrations for scale and resilience - Collaborate across the business to translate needs into technical solutions - Build robust, well-documented, and monitored integrations - Drive best practice in data design, performance, and reliability What You Bring - Strong skills in data integration, manipulation, and transfer - Hands-on experience with SQL, APIs, .NET (VB/C#), and data formats (XML, JSON, CSV) - A knack for problem-solving and clear communication across tech and business teams - Adaptability - comfortable juggling multiple projects and technologies Bonus points for: - Knowledge of Klipboard K8 ERP, Microsoft Azure, SSIS, or Agile methods - Experience in builders' merchant systems or operations We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.
Big Red Recruitment Midlands Limited Shirley, West Midlands
Nov 22, 2025
Full time
Ready to Lead a Transformation That Actually Means Something? Step into a high-impact role where you ll shape a multi-year organisational overhaul from the ground up. If you thrive in complexity, love bringing order to ambiguity, and want your work to leave a lasting legacy, this one s for you. Drive a strategically critical transformation before, during and after a major consultancy partner comes onboard. What You ll Do Build the early transformation roadmap by turning a Target Operating Model into a clear, prioritised sequence of deliverable projects. Lead early-stage transformation activity, shaping workstreams, preparing the organisation for change and keeping momentum high. Drive multi-year initiatives across people, process, tech and commercial landscapes. Provide sharp commercial oversight of third-party work, SOWs and deliverables. Influence senior stakeholders, communicate with clarity and hold the room internally and externally. Steer governance, alignment and decision-making across cross-functional teams. Matrix-manage analysts and contributors, with the potential to lead a larger team as the transformation scales. Role: Transformation Project Manager Location: West Midlands (Hybrid) Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 + benefits What You Bring A proven track record in large-scale transformation or long-term change programmes. Strength in structuring ambiguity and building frameworks from scratch. Strong commercial acumen and experience working with (and challenging) large consultancies/SI partners. Confidence navigating sensitive commercial trade-offs. Gravitas, communication skills and stakeholder influence at senior/exec level. Experience with TOMs, capability models or business architecture. Comfort blending methodologies Agile, Waterfall or hybrid. A calm, proactive, self-starting mindset with strong emotional intelligence. Nice to Have Utilities experience (not essential). Background in operating model transitions or major organisational redesign. Working Model Hybrid, with regular on-site collaboration. You ll need to be within comfortable commuting distance of Solihull and happy to attend the office at short notice when needed. Why It Matters This isn t just another project. You ll be laying the foundations of a future transformation office, shaping how the organisation operates for years to come. High visibility, high impact, and a real opportunity to put your stamp on a transformation that will redefine the business. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.
Big Red Recruitment Midlands Limited Huddersfield, Yorkshire
Nov 21, 2025
Full time
Would you like to lead major network projects, supporting multiple sites as part of a critical infrastructure modernisation? You'll join an enterprise scale organisation on a journey to modernise and future-proof its complex network estate. We're looking for a Lead Network Engineer to come in and help drive it. You ll be joining partway through this multi-phase transformation, working hands-on with Cisco Meraki technologies to support the delivery of a modern, secure, and scalable network across over 500 UK branches and offices. This is not a people management role, it s an opportunity to lead technically, acting as the architectural 'go to' for a knowledge transfer and serving as the primary technical escalation point for the business-critical network estate. You'll operate alongside the existing Network Architect and play a key role in proof of concepts, pilot programmes, BAU transitions, and new initiatives like Zero Trust, NAC, and SD-WAN. If you're a Senior Network Engineer ready to make the step into architecture or a hands-on Network Architect looking to stay close to delivery, this could be the ideal role for you. What we re looking for: Significant experience in senior-level network engineering or network architecture Strong expertise with Cisco Meraki design, rollout, and troubleshooting Experience producing high-quality network documentation (HLD, LLD, Confluence) Familiarity with Zero Trust, SD-WAN, or NAC principles Experience supporting large, distributed network environments (ideally multi-site or retail) Salary: £70,000 £80,000 (depending on experience) Flexible hybrid working 2 3 days a week in the Huddersfield office We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.
Big Red Recruitment Midlands Limited Woodhouse Mill, Sheffield
Nov 21, 2025
Full time
Lead and develop a nationwide IT field operations function, driving service quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement, within a growing technology services division. The IT Field Operations Manager will lead engineering teams, partners, logistics, and service desk capability to deliver efficient, high-quality, and compliant services across multiple workstreams. In this role, you will shape and optimise field engineering operations, ensuring the structure, skills, and capacity are aligned with current and future business demands. You'll build scalable frameworks, lead workforce planning, support continuous improvement, and introduce robust systems and processes that enable the organisation to meet evolving technology service requirements. You'll oversee both direct and indirect engineering teams, assessing workforce capability, geographical coverage, skill sets, and delivery efficiency. A key part of your work will involve reviewing internal and external resource ratios, analysing cost profiles, and developing the right blend of permanent, contract, and partner-delivered services. Alongside this, you will work closely with HR, leadership teams, and operational managers to develop training matrices, grading structures, and a people-first approach that keeps dispersed teams engaged, supported, and connected. You will also strengthen the service desk function using ITIL best practice, ensuring teams have the skills and capacity to broaden their services and support new technologies. Your influence will extend into logistics, warehousing, and supply chain operations, implementing improvements and enhanced warehouse management processes. You will ensure that systems, storage, compliance and stock movements align with the wider technology services strategy. The role is highly collaborative, with regular interaction with sales, bid, and transition teams as you support solution design, bid submissions, and pre-sales activity. You will also prepare operational and financial reporting for stakeholders and lead internal and customer-facing meetings. Strong Health & Safety leadership is key, ensuring safe working practices and compliance remain at the heart of field operations. About you Experience directly managing large, distributed field engineering teams in a service-driven environment (essential) A background delivering technology services into retail or hospitality sectors (desirable) Experience working with ITIL frameworks (desirable) Proficiency across the Microsoft stack, ITSM tools, WMS platforms, and related systems Strong operational planning skills, including forecasting, resource modelling, and capacity planning Experience managing supply chain or logistics support functions Experience negotiating commercial contract terms with partner networks Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage effectively at all levels A collaborative and structured approach, able to introduce clarity, governance, and continuous improvement Permanent position Sheffield based HQ (S20) Hybrid working policy, 2-3 days per week on-site, with UK-based travel ad hoc. Salary £50,000 - £60,000 base + benefits Benefits include: personal performance related incentives, car allowance, private medical, pension scheme, 25 days holiday + BH, and more. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.
Big Red Recruitment Midlands Limited
Nov 21, 2025
Full time
Are you a back-end leaning full stack engineer ready to shape the next generation of retail technology? You'll join an innovative retail tech company is powering the digital experiences of luxury and high-end fashion retailers worldwide. Their clienteling platform helps in-store teams connect meaningfully with their customers via personalised, data-driven interactions. You'll work within a small, high-performing dev team and focus primarily on building out the backend with Node.js and TypeScript. You ll also have the opportunity to contribute to the future front-end rebuild, re-platforming their architecture, building microservices in Node.js and TypeScript, and a host of new feature development work. Tech Stack: Node.js, TypeScript, JavaScript MongoDB (NoSQL), REST/GraphQL APIs Azure Cloud, containerised deployments HTML, CSS What we re looking for: 5+ years experience in backend or full stack development Strong knowledge of Node.js, TypeScript, and microservices architecture Stong understanding of concurrency and experience building systems with a high volume of traffic Solid understanding of scalable REST APIs and NoSQL databases Interest or experience in front-end development The role is remote, with the option to work in the Shoreditch office (1 day a week if you re local). Salary: up to £87k depending on experience. Please Note: We are only considering candidates who are based in the UK with permanent residency/ILR/citizenship. Candidates applying on dependent or PSW visas/needing visa sponsorship will not be considered at ths stage. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.