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IT Manager Vacancy with high-calibre Real Estate SME Paying up to 55,000 (potentially with some flex for the right candidate) Significant bonus (10%-25%) Occasional travel to US - once per year Primarily office based (at extremely high calibre offices in a particularly Central London location) London-based, highly profitable and extremely high-calibre SME working in the Real Estate sector are seeking an IT Manager to oversee their IT infrastructure, cyber security and data protection. This is a high-impact role where alongside orchestrating external IT Service Providers, you'll keep systems secure, resilient and running at peak performance while driving continuous improvement across the business. You'll be fully responsible for a small IT budget ( The organisation has a first-class culture (underscored by their average tenure of close to 7 years). What you'll do: Lead and optimise IT infrastructure, cloud platforms (Microsoft 365 & SharePoint), networks, and core systems alongside our external IT provider. Own cyber security - from vulnerability management and patching to incident response (in and out of hours). Act as Data Protection Lead, ensuring full GDPR compliance and robust data security. Manage hardware lifecycle, asset registers, and supplier performance. Provide expert technical support, user guidance, and escalation handling. Support audits, maintain documentation, and contribute to IT budgets and strategy. You'll work closely with the Corporate Services team, Office Manager and Ops Director in a collaborative, flat-hierarchy environment. What you'll need: Strong technical background in IT infrastructure, cloud environments, networking and cyber security. Experience with Microsoft 365, endpoint security, and identity/access management. Proven track record in information security, vulnerability management, and third-party supplier coordination. Good understanding of GDPR and data protection (Data Protection Lead qualification desirable although full training will be provided). Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to explain technical issues clearly to non-technical users. Experience working with implementation or management / maintenance of SharePoint would be beneficial. Cyber Essentials / ISO 27001 knowledge is a big plus.

Product Owner Sunderland (hybrid, 3 days onsite) Up to 55,000 PA We are currently recruiting for multiple Product Owner opportunities with a large, evolving organisation undergoing a significant transformation of its product function. These are newly created roles within a restructured product organisation, offering the chance to shape products from an early stage and make a real impact. As a Product Owner, you will play a key role in translating business goals and product vision into clear, actionable requirements for delivery teams. You will take full ownership of the product backlog, ensuring it is prioritised effectively and aligned to business value. This is a highly collaborative role, acting as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams. You will work across multiple departments and with external suppliers, ensuring solutions are feasible, scalable and deliver real value. Given the maturity of the product environment, this role requires someone who is proactive, comfortable with ambiguity and confident building structure and backlog from the ground up. Key Responsibilities: Own and manage a prioritised product backlog aligned to business objectives Translate requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria Lead and support Agile ceremonies and day-to-day delivery activities Provide clarity and direction to delivery teams and suppliers Identify and resolve risks, issues and dependencies Act as the key interface between business and technical teams Engage with stakeholders across multiple departments and levels Facilitate workshops and gather requirements to inform prioritisation Work closely with end users, including site visits where required Ensure alignment across teams and manage cross-functional dependencies Monitor product performance and user adoption Use data and insights to inform decision-making and enhancements Drive continuous improvement through iterative delivery Requirements: Proven experience as a Product Owner in an Agile environment Strong stakeholder management skills (key priority for this role) Experience owning and building product backlogs end-to-end Ability to balance business needs with technical delivery constraints A proactive, self-starting mindset with the ability to operate in a changing environment Comfortable working with third-party suppliers Domain experience is beneficial (particularly Operations), but not essential Industry background is flexible - transport experience is a bonus, not a requirement Note: travel to other sites across the UK is required for this role. The business offers a competitive basic salary and numerous other attractive benefits.

Test Analyst Location: Lymington, Hampshire Salary: Up to 32k. Working Arrangement: Full-time on-site for initial 6 weeks, then hybrid/remote A leading Marina Operator based in Lymington is seeking a Test Analyst to join their dynamic in-house software development team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the evolution of a bespoke ERP SaaS application that underpins operations across a growing national network of marinas. As Test Analyst, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and reliability of their digital platforms through automated testing, working closely with developers and stakeholders to deliver robust, scalable solutions. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts for web-based ERP systems Collaborate with developers and business analysts to define test strategies and acceptance criteria Identify, document, and track defects using appropriate tools Support continuous integration and deployment processes Contribute to the overall improvement of testing frameworks and QA practices Skills & Experience Experience in automated testing Experience of working with work item tracking systems (Jira / Azure DevOps) Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies Experience testing SaaS or ERP platforms highly desirable Excellent communication and problem-solving skills ISTQB certification (or equivalent) is required. Must be eligible to work in the UK. Paying up to 32k, depending on experience.

Graduate Network Engineer Hybrid role - 2 days per week on site, 3 days WFH This is an exciting opportunity for a recent Computer Networking graduate to begin a career with a leading Managed Services Provider (MSP) that delivers Cloud, Connectivity, Unified Communications, and Collaboration services to enterprise-scale organisations and household-name clients. The company has grown rapidly through both acquisition and organic expansion, and they are now looking for a motivated graduate with a strong interest in networking and IT infrastructure to join their Network Support team. As part of an experienced and collaborative technical team, you will gain hands-on exposure to real-world networking environments, troubleshooting issues and developing a broad technical skill set. This is an excellent platform for career progression, with structured training and opportunities to advance into specialist roles. Key Responsibilities: Provide high-quality IT and network support to clients, ensuring service levels are met Troubleshoot and resolve incidents, escalating where required Maintain and update internal technical documentation Continuously build your knowledge across networking, cloud services, and IT systems Work closely with senior engineers to gain mentorship and experience in enterprise environments Requirements: A degree in Computer Networking, Network Engineering, or hold a relevant certification (CompTIA etc.) A basic knowledge/interest of Cisco networking fundamentals (routers, switches, firewalls) Strong communication skills and a passion for developing a technical career Salary & Benefits 30,000 - 36,000 DOE (inclusive of shift alowance) Hybrid working (2 days onsite, 3 days WFH) plus excellent benefits and a clear pathways for career progression into senior engineering and specialist roles Working Hours: Mon-Thu 9am-5:30pm, Fri 9am-3:30pm Alternative shift option: 2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off (7am-7pm / 7pm-7am), with 1 day per week onsite (rest WFH) plus 20% shift allowance.

IT Service Delivery Manager - Mergers & Acquisitions 80,000 - 90,000 A leading organisation undergoing rapid growth through acquisitions is seeking a high-calibre IT Service Delivery Manager to lead IT planning and integration for a fast-paced M&A programme with circa 10 acquisitions planned per year for the next four years. Reporting directly into the Head of IT, you'll oversee a team decided to the successful integration of all acquired businesses, driving seamless IT integration, data migration, service continuity and post-merger optimisation while collaborating with stakeholders across the business. This is a strategic, career-defining opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments and is committed to long-term impact. Key Responsibilities Lead a specialist M&A IT team Own end-to-end IT delivery during acquisitions: due diligence to post-integration Assess target company IT environments, risks and compatibility Create and manage IT integration/separation plans, including TSAs and roadmaps Oversee data migration, infrastructure alignment and app rationalisation Ensure uninterrupted IT services and maintain high SLA performance Manage IT incidents, requests, changes and problems (ITIL framework) Act as key liaison between IT and stakeholders (Legal, HR, Finance, Ops) Coordinate with external vendors and manage service contracts Ensure regulatory, legal and cybersecurity compliance during transitions Capture lessons learned and improve playbooks for future M&A initiatives Support change management, onboarding and documentation across projects Requirements Extensive experience in IT service delivery/operations within M&A environments Strong grasp of ITIL practices and service management tools (e.g. ServiceNow) Experience with complex IT integrations, carve-outs and cloud migrations Excellent stakeholder and vendor management skills PRINCE2 or equivalent project management expertise Knowledge of enterprise IT environments (Azure/AWS, networking, cybersecurity) Ideally ITIL v4 Intermediate+ certified Background in infrastructure, enterprise architecture or transformation will be highly favoured London based (initially 4 days per week onsite, dropping to 3 once passed probation)