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Senior Personal Assistant Location: Norfolk Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (DOE) Working pattern: Hybrid (typically 2-3 days per week in the office) The Opportunity Morson Edge are partnered with a specialist consultancy operating in the technology and services space, supporting large, complex organisations across the UK. The business is entering a period of strategic realignment and focus, and is now looking to appoint a high-calibre Personal Assistant to support the Managing Director, with additional interaction alongside the CTO. This is a role for someone who understands how a business operates at senior level. You won't just be organising diaries, you'll be helping leadership stay focused, informed and effective. The Role This is a trusted, hands-on position at the centre of the organisation. You'll work closely with the Managing Director on a daily basis, managing priorities, filtering information, and ensuring momentum across key actions and decisions. The environment is fast-paced and collaborative, requiring someone confident operating alongside senior leaders, comfortable with autonomy, and able to apply sound judgement. Strong commercial awareness and business acumen are essential. Key Responsibilities End-to-end ownership of the Managing Director's diary and inbox, proactively prioritising time and focus Coordinating meetings, preparation time, follow-ups and key work blocks Ensuring the MD is fully briefed ahead of meetings, decisions and engagements Preparing clear summaries, background information and briefing packs Capturing actions and decisions from meetings and driving consistent follow-through Carrying out research and internal fact-finding to support decision-making Overseeing day-to-day office and operational administration Acting as a trusted point of coordination when the MD is travelling Supporting people-related actions through tracking, clarity and follow-up Anticipating issues, reducing distraction and helping leadership stay on track About You You're comfortable supporting a Managing Director who operates at pace and communicates directly. You bring structure, clarity and calm, even when things get busy. You're confident using your judgement, able to challenge constructively, and trusted to act independently. You will likely bring Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or Senior PA Experience supporting senior leaders in a fast-moving environment Strong business and commercial awareness A professional, discreet and emotionally intelligent approach Confidence communicating regularly with senior stakeholders High levels of organisation, attention to detail and follow-through Location & Working Pattern The role is based primarily in Norfolk, with an expectation of around three days per week in the office. Office presence is required when the Managing Director is travelling, with flexibility when they are working remotely.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work a remote Senior Fullstack Developer for a major pharmaceutical company on a long term contract, outside IR35. The key skills required for this Senior Fullstack Developer are: Python React Typescript AI (desirable AWS SQL Kubernetes (desirable) If you do have the relevant experience for this remote, outside IR35 Senior Fullstack Developer role, please do send through your CV.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work as a Infrastructure Architect on a long term project, for a finance company, inside IR35. It's important to note that this Infrastructure Architect position will require 2 days per week in central London or central Sheffield. The key skills required for this Infrastructure Architect position are: Hands on lead for on prem to Azure upgrade Migrating applications to Azure Azure Cisco HyperV, Exchange End to end security architecture Strong regulatory and compliance knowledge If you do have the relevant experience for this Infrastructure Architect position, please do apply.

My client, a Global organisation based in Newcastle city centre are seeking an experienced Head of Security and Platform Engineering to start ASAP. This pivotal role takes the lead in delivering breakthrough improvements in reliability and performance across technology platforms, ensuring our systems consistently exceed expectations. As the leading force behind our cyber security agenda, you will champion a step change in modern security controls introducing cutting-edge measures that protect the business. You will lead four core technology towers, and inspire teams to set bold targets, measure progress, and celebrate success as we raise the bar for platform resilience, scalability, and security. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Governance Define and drive the vision, strategy, and roadmaps for Platform towers, aligned with business objectives and risk appetite. Oversee integration and collaboration across the four core platform towers: Digital Workspace Services (DWS) Support and System Reliability Engineering (SSRE) Platform and Cloud Engineering (PaCE) Security & Network Operations (SNOPs) Establish and socialise the Cyber Security Strategy and Roadmap, ensuring alignment with enterprise resilience and regulatory requirements Cyber Security Leadership Shape the cyber security vision and build a corresponding technical roadmap which delivers a world class security controls across cloud infrastructure, networks, end points, identity & access management, application security, and threat detection. Collaborate closely with the SNOPs Lead to adapt the SNOPs roadmap priorities in line with shifts in industry, evolving threat landscape and regulatory requirements. Ensure effective 24/7 security operations (inc. security incident management) Collaborate closely with the Enterprise Resilience function (1st Line of Defence) to ensure integrated risk management and incident response. Promote stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration to embed a culture of security awareness and ownership across the organisation. Operational Oversight Ensure high availability, performance, and security of all technology systems and infrastructure. Monitor and improve service levels, incident resolution times, and system reliability metrics. Lead cross-functional coordination for escalations, major incidents, and service continuity planning. Team Leadership & Development Provide leadership and direction to platform tower leads Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation across all teams. Support recruitment, onboarding, and capability development to meet evolving technology needs. Technology Platform Delivery Oversee the delivery and lifecycle management of: Microsoft 365 and collaboration platforms Cloud platforms (design, automation, cost optimisation) Network and security operations (compliance, threat management) Monitoring, observability, and backup/recovery systems Ensure alignment with architectural standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., DORA, Cyber Essentials Plus). Stakeholder Engagement Act as the escalation point for unresolved issues across platform towers. Collaborate with product teams, business units, and external vendors to ensure service excellence and alignment with user needs. Represent Technology in all relevant Information Security, Risk and project Committees, ensuring visibility and accountability for and robust management of cyber security risks. Represent Security and Platforms and in governance forums such as the Architectural Review Board (ARB). Essential Skills Proven leadership in managing cyber security and cross-functional technology teams in a complex, global environment. Deep understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud platforms (e.g., Azure), and enterprise collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft 365). Strong grasp of ITIL-based service management, including incident, change, and problem management. Expertise in security and compliance frameworks, including DORA and Cyber Essentials Plus. Prior hands-on experience in delivering security solutions within enterprise environments Knowledge of disaster recovery, business continuity, and vulnerability management. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and vendor negotiation skills. Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (Master s preferred). ITIL Foundation certification (Intermediate or Expert level desirable). Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect). Experience 10+ years in IT leadership roles, with at least 5 years managing platform or infrastructure services. Demonstrated success in leading digital transformation or cloud migration initiatives. Experience working in regulated environments with a strong focus on security and compliance The role is Hybrid working 3 office days a week in a central Newcastle location great for transport links by train, car or bus. Apply now for immediate consideration.

Job title: Senior Software Engineer Location: Full Remote (Very occasional travel to offices in Cheshire) Type: Contract / Outside IR35 / 6 months initial duration + possible renewals About the Role We re looking for Senior Software Engineers to join our client's dynamic Engineering team and play a key role in building high-quality, scalable software solutions. As a senior member of the team, you ll take ownership of full-stack development, contribute to software architecture, drive engineering best practices, and mentor junior team members. You ll work closely with Product Owners, Architects, and DevOps to ensure delivery excellence across a diverse range of projects. What You'll Be Doing Software Development Build and maintain applications using C#, .NET Core, .NET 4.x, and React.js Develop robust frontend solutions using ASP.Net MVC, HTML5, CSS, and Vue.js Design and implement RESTful APIs and Web APIs following best practices Use SQL Server, Entity Framework, and SQL for efficient data management Apply design patterns like OOP, SOLID, and Clean Code to write scalable code Engineering & Architecture Deliver high- and low-level estimations for projects Ensure software quality through unit and integration testing Perform code reviews and participate in pair programming Architect scalable, secure systems, including OAuth and SSO integrations Cloud & DevOps Deploy and manage apps in Microsoft Azure using services like Blob Storage, Functions, and Service Bus Use Git for version control and Azure DevOps for CI/CD with YAML pipelines Collaboration & Communication Work cross-functionally with Product Owners, Architects, and other teams Share progress and blockers proactively Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences Leadership & Mentoring Mentor junior developers and share knowledge through team sessions and tech talks Contribute to community events and guilds to enhance engineering culture Help in identifying and resolving technical debt Project Delivery Lead delivery of large-scale features with minimal support Accurately estimate and manage work against timelines Participate in Agile ceremonies and planning What We re Looking For Must-Have Experience: 5+ years in software engineering roles Proficient in C#, .NET Core , React.js , and SQL Server Strong background in building scalable backend systems and modern frontends Experience with Azure cloud services and CI/CD pipelines Preferred: Experience with Agile methodologies Prior team mentoring experience Familiarity with OAuth , SSO , and application security