a text-decoration: none; color: ; tr th, tr td border: 1px solid ; tr th background-color: ; About Cognizant Consulting Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant's consulting practice-we're a global community of 5,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. By combining deep industry expertise with advanced technology advisory capabilities, we help Global 2000 organisations transform operations, modernise platforms, and deliver measurable outcomes at scale. Now, we're looking for a consulting leader to help shape the future of manufacturing and industrial transformation. Could it be you? About the role As a Consulting Manager - Manufacturing , you will make an impact by leading large scale transformation programmes for global manufacturing and industrial clients. You will own delivery across digital manufacturing, supply chain, operations, and B2B commerce , while shaping solutions, strengthening client relationships, and contributing to business development and practice growth. You will be a key member of Cognizant Consulting's Manufacturing practice, working closely with senior client stakeholders, partners, and cross functional delivery teams. In this role, you will: Act as a trusted advisor and primary consulting contact for senior client stakeholders, shaping program vision, scope, and operating models Lead multi workstream transformation programmes , overseeing analysis, solution design, and deployment while managing scope, risk, and dependencies Apply Cognizant consulting methodologies to deliver high quality, governance compliant outcomes across complex engagements Drive commercial and business development activities , including opportunity identification, proposal development, solution shaping, and client orals Lead, mentor, and develop high performing consulting teams , fostering a collaborative culture and building long term capability within the practice Work model We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position , requiring time in a client or Cognizant office in London . The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on project and client requirements. We will always be clear about role expectations. What you must have to be considered: Extensive experience delivering manufacturing, supply chain, or B2B commerce transformation programmes , within consulting or industry environments Strong consulting skillset, including solution shaping, storytelling, and executive level communication Proven ability to lead and manage cross functional, multi disciplinary teams Solid understanding of enterprise platforms such as SAP, Salesforce, ServiceNow, or Microsoft Dynamics , and how they are applied in manufacturing contexts Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management capability Agile Product Owner, Scrum Master, or equivalent Agile certification These will help you succeed: Deep expertise in a specific manufacturing sub sector (e.g. industrial manufacturing, process manufacturing, heavy equipment, off highway) Experience building thought leadership , points of view, or reusable consulting assets Exposure to partner ecosystems and joint solution delivery models A passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and practice development We're excited to meet consulting leaders who thrive in complex environments, enjoy shaping transformation agendas, and are motivated to deliver meaningful impact for manufacturing clients. Don't hesitate to apply-even if you meet most, but not all, of the requirements.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
a text-decoration: none; color: ; tr th, tr td border: 1px solid ; tr th background-color: ; About Cognizant Consulting Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant's consulting practice-we're a global community of 5,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. By combining deep industry expertise with advanced technology advisory capabilities, we help Global 2000 organisations transform operations, modernise platforms, and deliver measurable outcomes at scale. Now, we're looking for a consulting leader to help shape the future of manufacturing and industrial transformation. Could it be you? About the role As a Consulting Manager - Manufacturing , you will make an impact by leading large scale transformation programmes for global manufacturing and industrial clients. You will own delivery across digital manufacturing, supply chain, operations, and B2B commerce , while shaping solutions, strengthening client relationships, and contributing to business development and practice growth. You will be a key member of Cognizant Consulting's Manufacturing practice, working closely with senior client stakeholders, partners, and cross functional delivery teams. In this role, you will: Act as a trusted advisor and primary consulting contact for senior client stakeholders, shaping program vision, scope, and operating models Lead multi workstream transformation programmes , overseeing analysis, solution design, and deployment while managing scope, risk, and dependencies Apply Cognizant consulting methodologies to deliver high quality, governance compliant outcomes across complex engagements Drive commercial and business development activities , including opportunity identification, proposal development, solution shaping, and client orals Lead, mentor, and develop high performing consulting teams , fostering a collaborative culture and building long term capability within the practice Work model We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position , requiring time in a client or Cognizant office in London . The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on project and client requirements. We will always be clear about role expectations. What you must have to be considered: Extensive experience delivering manufacturing, supply chain, or B2B commerce transformation programmes , within consulting or industry environments Strong consulting skillset, including solution shaping, storytelling, and executive level communication Proven ability to lead and manage cross functional, multi disciplinary teams Solid understanding of enterprise platforms such as SAP, Salesforce, ServiceNow, or Microsoft Dynamics , and how they are applied in manufacturing contexts Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management capability Agile Product Owner, Scrum Master, or equivalent Agile certification These will help you succeed: Deep expertise in a specific manufacturing sub sector (e.g. industrial manufacturing, process manufacturing, heavy equipment, off highway) Experience building thought leadership , points of view, or reusable consulting assets Exposure to partner ecosystems and joint solution delivery models A passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and practice development We're excited to meet consulting leaders who thrive in complex environments, enjoy shaping transformation agendas, and are motivated to deliver meaningful impact for manufacturing clients. Don't hesitate to apply-even if you meet most, but not all, of the requirements.
Business Unit: Technology Operations and Cyber Security - Data Platform Unit Salary Range: £40,800.00 - £51,000.00 per annum DOE Location: UK Hybrid - Work from anywhere in the UK, with flexibility to occasionally visit a Virgin Money Hub Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Our Team The successful candidate will join the Data Platform Unit within Technology Operations and Cyber Security (TOCS) becoming a key member of the team who are responsible for supporting the organisations database environments which reside upon a mixture of on-prem, hybrid and cloud infrastructure. The expectation is that you will work closely with other staff from TOCS and beyond, including 3rd parties, to ensure the database is estate functions as required alongside collaborating with projects and other teams to ensure that change within the database environments is managed and controlled effectively alongside innovation being progressed safely. What you'll be doing Support and problem solve on all Production databases as a priority alongside supporting the databases within the Pre-Production environment through proactive identification of risk, swift resolution of live issues and proposal of appropriate fixes/improvements for future Upgrade, decommission and deliver new databases alongside supporting changes required to existing databases on the estate including but not limited to deployments, patching, tuning / optimisation and disaster recovery testing. Think "outside the box" to improve our processes through process automation, innovation and continuous improvement. Work with Lead Database Engineers, Infrastructure Designers and Project Managers to ensure solutions meet the organisation's strategic needs and service being kept safe is in mind at all times. Collaborate with internal and external parties, escalating where necessary to Lead Database Engineers / Team Leads, to ensure operational issues are resolved within agreed SLAs to ensure we provide excellent customer service. Improve our processes through process automation, innovation and continuous improvement. Our work is highly specialised, high profile and fast paced, so you will be expected to self-manage in a professional and proactive manner in conjunction with your Team Lead who will assign you tasks. Following a period of training the expectation is that the successful candidate would join a 24/7 on-call rota. Due to the operational nature of the role, there will be times when you may need to work out with your core hours therefore flexibility is key. We need you to have A strong understanding and experience of database administration (across Oracle and SQL Server technologies specifically) in a Production setting. An ability to troubleshoot Production issues quickly in an analytical manner alongside making recommendations to resolve issues and/or deliver enhancements. Experience of undertaking database builds, patching, migrations and upgrades. Experience of High Availability and Disaster Recovery Methods including setup, troubleshooting and support - Oracle RAC, Oracle Restart, ASM, Oracle Data Guard, flashback technologies and SQL Server Always On High Availability. Database performance tuning and optimisation skills. Experience of using Oracle Enterprise Manager. Oracle / Red Hat Linux, Windows, AIX, and Solaris Operating System experience. An ability to take ownership for your own development, including taking proactive steps to improve and maintain your skills, knowledge, and behaviours. To display collaborative behaviours and excellent verbal / written communication skills. ITIL Service Management awareness (Incident, Change and Problem Management processes). The self-motivation and desire to keep knowledge current in regards to database technologies including but not limited to Oracle, SQL, Exadata and OCI. It's a bonus if you have but not essential Experience of managing databases (including patching, maintenance, and support of the appliances themselves) within cloud or environments (Oracle OCI, Oracle Exadata and/or Microsoft Azure) with an awareness of emerging industry trends such as PAAS, DBAS, IAAS. Experience of working with other database technologies aside from Oracle and SQL Server i.e. Cosmos, PostgreSQL or similar. Competence in scripting languages such as Bash/PowerShell/Python. Experience of Dynatrace tooling. ServiceNow usage Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery. The extras you'll get: 25 days holiday per year, increasing over time to 30. Plus, an option to buy more, giving you even more choice. Private medical insurance A highly competitive pension to help you build a strong foundation for retirement Access to an annual performance-related bonus Training and development to help you progress your career A great selection of additional benefits through our flexible benefits scheme Life assurance to provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a year If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early. Please ensure to submit your applications as soon as possible. Say hello to Virgin Money Virgin Money is so much more than just a bank. As part of the?Nationwide group,?together we're the UK's first full-service mutual bank serving millions of retail and business customers and all driven by our purpose ; Banking but fairer, more rewarding and for the good of society. With us, you'll be part of an organisation uniquely positioned to make a difference to the lives of customers, communities and broader society and embark on a collaborative, customer obsessed, and fun-filled career journey. Embrace the weekdays, enjoy fantastic perks, and make a meaningful positive difference. Time to discover what it means to be part of the first mutual full-service banking provider. Be yourself at Virgin Money At Virgin Money, we celebrate everyone. We have fun, think big, and relentlessly include each other, all in pursuit of our purpose: Banking - but fairer, more rewarding, and for the good of society.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Business Unit: Technology Operations and Cyber Security - Data Platform Unit Salary Range: £40,800.00 - £51,000.00 per annum DOE Location: UK Hybrid - Work from anywhere in the UK, with flexibility to occasionally visit a Virgin Money Hub Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Our Team The successful candidate will join the Data Platform Unit within Technology Operations and Cyber Security (TOCS) becoming a key member of the team who are responsible for supporting the organisations database environments which reside upon a mixture of on-prem, hybrid and cloud infrastructure. The expectation is that you will work closely with other staff from TOCS and beyond, including 3rd parties, to ensure the database is estate functions as required alongside collaborating with projects and other teams to ensure that change within the database environments is managed and controlled effectively alongside innovation being progressed safely. What you'll be doing Support and problem solve on all Production databases as a priority alongside supporting the databases within the Pre-Production environment through proactive identification of risk, swift resolution of live issues and proposal of appropriate fixes/improvements for future Upgrade, decommission and deliver new databases alongside supporting changes required to existing databases on the estate including but not limited to deployments, patching, tuning / optimisation and disaster recovery testing. Think "outside the box" to improve our processes through process automation, innovation and continuous improvement. Work with Lead Database Engineers, Infrastructure Designers and Project Managers to ensure solutions meet the organisation's strategic needs and service being kept safe is in mind at all times. Collaborate with internal and external parties, escalating where necessary to Lead Database Engineers / Team Leads, to ensure operational issues are resolved within agreed SLAs to ensure we provide excellent customer service. Improve our processes through process automation, innovation and continuous improvement. Our work is highly specialised, high profile and fast paced, so you will be expected to self-manage in a professional and proactive manner in conjunction with your Team Lead who will assign you tasks. Following a period of training the expectation is that the successful candidate would join a 24/7 on-call rota. Due to the operational nature of the role, there will be times when you may need to work out with your core hours therefore flexibility is key. We need you to have A strong understanding and experience of database administration (across Oracle and SQL Server technologies specifically) in a Production setting. An ability to troubleshoot Production issues quickly in an analytical manner alongside making recommendations to resolve issues and/or deliver enhancements. Experience of undertaking database builds, patching, migrations and upgrades. Experience of High Availability and Disaster Recovery Methods including setup, troubleshooting and support - Oracle RAC, Oracle Restart, ASM, Oracle Data Guard, flashback technologies and SQL Server Always On High Availability. Database performance tuning and optimisation skills. Experience of using Oracle Enterprise Manager. Oracle / Red Hat Linux, Windows, AIX, and Solaris Operating System experience. An ability to take ownership for your own development, including taking proactive steps to improve and maintain your skills, knowledge, and behaviours. To display collaborative behaviours and excellent verbal / written communication skills. ITIL Service Management awareness (Incident, Change and Problem Management processes). The self-motivation and desire to keep knowledge current in regards to database technologies including but not limited to Oracle, SQL, Exadata and OCI. It's a bonus if you have but not essential Experience of managing databases (including patching, maintenance, and support of the appliances themselves) within cloud or environments (Oracle OCI, Oracle Exadata and/or Microsoft Azure) with an awareness of emerging industry trends such as PAAS, DBAS, IAAS. Experience of working with other database technologies aside from Oracle and SQL Server i.e. Cosmos, PostgreSQL or similar. Competence in scripting languages such as Bash/PowerShell/Python. Experience of Dynatrace tooling. ServiceNow usage Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery. The extras you'll get: 25 days holiday per year, increasing over time to 30. Plus, an option to buy more, giving you even more choice. Private medical insurance A highly competitive pension to help you build a strong foundation for retirement Access to an annual performance-related bonus Training and development to help you progress your career A great selection of additional benefits through our flexible benefits scheme Life assurance to provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a year If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early. Please ensure to submit your applications as soon as possible. Say hello to Virgin Money Virgin Money is so much more than just a bank. As part of the?Nationwide group,?together we're the UK's first full-service mutual bank serving millions of retail and business customers and all driven by our purpose ; Banking but fairer, more rewarding and for the good of society. With us, you'll be part of an organisation uniquely positioned to make a difference to the lives of customers, communities and broader society and embark on a collaborative, customer obsessed, and fun-filled career journey. Embrace the weekdays, enjoy fantastic perks, and make a meaningful positive difference. Time to discover what it means to be part of the first mutual full-service banking provider. Be yourself at Virgin Money At Virgin Money, we celebrate everyone. We have fun, think big, and relentlessly include each other, all in pursuit of our purpose: Banking - but fairer, more rewarding, and for the good of society.
Service Desk Manager London (hybrid working) 70,000 PA A well-established and growing organisation is seeking an experienced Service Desk Manager to lead and evolve its IT support function within a complex, multi-site environment. Supporting a diverse user base across office, remote and site locations, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering a high-quality, customer-focused IT service, ensuring stability, performance and continuous improvement across the service desk and field support teams. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the Service Desk and Field Support teams, driving performance, development and a customer-first culture Act as the senior escalation point for major incidents and complex technical issues Own end-to-end incident, request, problem and change management aligned to ITIL best practice Oversee ticket queues, workload distribution, SLA/OLA adherence and ticket quality Produce regular service reporting (SLAs, backlog, ticket ageing, trends, first-time fix rates) and provide insights to leadership Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis, gap analysis and service optimisation initiatives Coordinate service desk involvement in projects, rollouts, migrations and onboarding/offboarding activities Work closely with infrastructure, security, applications teams and third-party suppliers to ensure effective service delivery Maintain and improve knowledge management, documentation and standard operating procedures Ensure alignment with governance frameworks (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus) and internal controls Manage supplier relationships and support vendor performance and accountability Requirements Proven experience managing a Service Desk in a multi-site, complex environment Strong leadership experience managing and developing support teams Excellent stakeholder engagement and customer service skills Strong experience with ITSM tools (ServiceNow essential) Solid understanding of ITIL practices (Incident, Problem, Change Management) Experience with Microsoft environments (M365, Azure AD / Entra ID, Intune, Windows 10/11, Teams, SharePoint) Knowledge of IT asset & service management (ITAM/SAM) principles Experience managing third-party suppliers and service performance Strong reporting, analytical and service improvement capability Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-demand environment
Mar 31, 2026
Full time
Service Desk Manager London (hybrid working) 70,000 PA A well-established and growing organisation is seeking an experienced Service Desk Manager to lead and evolve its IT support function within a complex, multi-site environment. Supporting a diverse user base across office, remote and site locations, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering a high-quality, customer-focused IT service, ensuring stability, performance and continuous improvement across the service desk and field support teams. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the Service Desk and Field Support teams, driving performance, development and a customer-first culture Act as the senior escalation point for major incidents and complex technical issues Own end-to-end incident, request, problem and change management aligned to ITIL best practice Oversee ticket queues, workload distribution, SLA/OLA adherence and ticket quality Produce regular service reporting (SLAs, backlog, ticket ageing, trends, first-time fix rates) and provide insights to leadership Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis, gap analysis and service optimisation initiatives Coordinate service desk involvement in projects, rollouts, migrations and onboarding/offboarding activities Work closely with infrastructure, security, applications teams and third-party suppliers to ensure effective service delivery Maintain and improve knowledge management, documentation and standard operating procedures Ensure alignment with governance frameworks (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus) and internal controls Manage supplier relationships and support vendor performance and accountability Requirements Proven experience managing a Service Desk in a multi-site, complex environment Strong leadership experience managing and developing support teams Excellent stakeholder engagement and customer service skills Strong experience with ITSM tools (ServiceNow essential) Solid understanding of ITIL practices (Incident, Problem, Change Management) Experience with Microsoft environments (M365, Azure AD / Entra ID, Intune, Windows 10/11, Teams, SharePoint) Knowledge of IT asset & service management (ITAM/SAM) principles Experience managing third-party suppliers and service performance Strong reporting, analytical and service improvement capability Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-demand environment
We are recruiting on behalf of our valued client, a market leading provider of IT Project Management Services, who is seeking an IT Project Manager to join their growing team on a permanent basis. The role offers hybrid working; however, on-site attendance at client locations is required. Projects are delivered on a regional basis, so client sites are typically close to help ensure you can get home each day. Flexibility is essential, as each project will involve a different level of on-site presence. You will receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including profit share bonus, EAP, pension scheme, and life assurance. The Role The role requires the end-to-end delivery of software application projects and infrastructure deployments, with a strong focus on ERP, CRM and other enterprise platforms. This includes managing implementations, integrations, data migration, testing, and go lives across a range of client environments. You will be responsible for delivery plans, risks, budgets, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality expectations. Key Responsibilities Deliver ERP, CRM and enterprise software projects end-to-end Enterprise Infrastructure implementations end-to-end Define scope, plans and milestones across multi disciplinary teams Lead implementation, configuration, customisation and integrations Oversee data migration, cutover and validation activity Manage vendors, suppliers and technical teams Run governance, RAID management and progress reporting Support business change and user adoption Budget tracking and cost control About You You'll have 4+ years of experience as an IT Project Manager delivering complex software solutions. You must have a driving licence, access to a vehicle and the right to work in the UK, as our client is unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time. You'll bring experience in: Delivering CRM, ERP and enterprise applications (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, ServiceNow) Full software delivery lifecycle: requirements, build, test, migration, go live Managing data migration and integrations Working with Agile and Waterfall methods Strong stakeholder and vendor management Managing software budgets and commercial approvals Using Jira, MS Project Online, DevOps or similar tools
Mar 31, 2026
Full time
We are recruiting on behalf of our valued client, a market leading provider of IT Project Management Services, who is seeking an IT Project Manager to join their growing team on a permanent basis. The role offers hybrid working; however, on-site attendance at client locations is required. Projects are delivered on a regional basis, so client sites are typically close to help ensure you can get home each day. Flexibility is essential, as each project will involve a different level of on-site presence. You will receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including profit share bonus, EAP, pension scheme, and life assurance. The Role The role requires the end-to-end delivery of software application projects and infrastructure deployments, with a strong focus on ERP, CRM and other enterprise platforms. This includes managing implementations, integrations, data migration, testing, and go lives across a range of client environments. You will be responsible for delivery plans, risks, budgets, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality expectations. Key Responsibilities Deliver ERP, CRM and enterprise software projects end-to-end Enterprise Infrastructure implementations end-to-end Define scope, plans and milestones across multi disciplinary teams Lead implementation, configuration, customisation and integrations Oversee data migration, cutover and validation activity Manage vendors, suppliers and technical teams Run governance, RAID management and progress reporting Support business change and user adoption Budget tracking and cost control About You You'll have 4+ years of experience as an IT Project Manager delivering complex software solutions. You must have a driving licence, access to a vehicle and the right to work in the UK, as our client is unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time. You'll bring experience in: Delivering CRM, ERP and enterprise applications (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, ServiceNow) Full software delivery lifecycle: requirements, build, test, migration, go live Managing data migration and integrations Working with Agile and Waterfall methods Strong stakeholder and vendor management Managing software budgets and commercial approvals Using Jira, MS Project Online, DevOps or similar tools
Job Title: Assistant Commercial Manager Location: Leeds(Hybrid) Day Rate: 350 Inside IR35 via Umbrella Duration: 6 months w/ potential of extension We're looking for an Assistant Commercial Manager to join our Modern Workplace team - the engine room that supports the Bank's end-user computing needs. This is a dynamic and commercially focused role where you'll help ensure the right technology gets to the right people at the right time, all while balancing cost, performance, and global supply chain realities. What you'll be doing Supporting the Commercial Lead in managing one or more contract agreements across their full lifecycle - from development to execution and termination. Acting as a key interface between internal stakeholders and third-party suppliers, ensuring business and compliance requirements are met. Delivering actionable insights and recommendations to optimise supply, manage costs, and stay within budget. Translating complex delivery challenges into clear, business-friendly language for senior leaders and stakeholders. Managing contract change control processes and communications with external partners. Supporting the deployment of assets across the Bank, ensuring alignment with commercial models and operational needs. What you'll need to succeed Working knowledge of Power BI Desktop , including DAX and Power Query (M Query) . Experience in contract management , including contract construction and change control. Strong relationship management skills across internal teams and external suppliers. Proven ability to develop tooling and processes for accurate demand and financial forecasting. Experience in Sourcing or Supplier Management is a plus. Familiarity with Modern Workplace products, including software licensing and hardware fulfilment. Basic knowledge of Visio and operational process mapping. Experience using ServiceNow and managing data to drive commercial and financial conversations. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug and maintain reporting tools. Experience delivering Management Information (MI) and running end-to-end projects, including ad-hoc work requests. Ability to manage risks and opportunities from inception to closure. Experience with Purchase Orders , invoicing, receipting, and journal transfers. Please click here to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Huxley, please visit (url removed) Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
Oct 09, 2025
Contractor
Job Title: Assistant Commercial Manager Location: Leeds(Hybrid) Day Rate: 350 Inside IR35 via Umbrella Duration: 6 months w/ potential of extension We're looking for an Assistant Commercial Manager to join our Modern Workplace team - the engine room that supports the Bank's end-user computing needs. This is a dynamic and commercially focused role where you'll help ensure the right technology gets to the right people at the right time, all while balancing cost, performance, and global supply chain realities. What you'll be doing Supporting the Commercial Lead in managing one or more contract agreements across their full lifecycle - from development to execution and termination. Acting as a key interface between internal stakeholders and third-party suppliers, ensuring business and compliance requirements are met. Delivering actionable insights and recommendations to optimise supply, manage costs, and stay within budget. Translating complex delivery challenges into clear, business-friendly language for senior leaders and stakeholders. Managing contract change control processes and communications with external partners. Supporting the deployment of assets across the Bank, ensuring alignment with commercial models and operational needs. What you'll need to succeed Working knowledge of Power BI Desktop , including DAX and Power Query (M Query) . Experience in contract management , including contract construction and change control. Strong relationship management skills across internal teams and external suppliers. Proven ability to develop tooling and processes for accurate demand and financial forecasting. Experience in Sourcing or Supplier Management is a plus. Familiarity with Modern Workplace products, including software licensing and hardware fulfilment. Basic knowledge of Visio and operational process mapping. Experience using ServiceNow and managing data to drive commercial and financial conversations. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug and maintain reporting tools. Experience delivering Management Information (MI) and running end-to-end projects, including ad-hoc work requests. Ability to manage risks and opportunities from inception to closure. Experience with Purchase Orders , invoicing, receipting, and journal transfers. Please click here to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Huxley, please visit (url removed) Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
Role: Junior Major Incident & Problem Analyst Location: London - (Hybrid) Duration : Permanent Key Essential Skills: 2+ years experience in a customer-focused, fast-moving IT support or service management environment Solid foundation in IT service delivery and understanding of Major Incident and Problem Management processes Working knowledge of ITIL practices and terminology Strong communication skills, able to explain technical issues to both IT and business stakeholders Methodical approach to managing tasks and following up on delivery Ability to collaborate well with cross-functional teams Confident in managing and participating in major incidents and problem investigations with support from senior staff Basic understanding of IT infrastructure and relevant systems Comfortable producing reports and handling incident/problem tracking (Excel basics and ITSM tool navigation) Strong analytical and organizational skills Desirable Skills: Experience supporting or working with senior stakeholders and learning how to drive process adherence Exposure to financial services or regulated sectors ITIL or other ITSM certifications in progress or completed Experience using ITSM platforms (eg, ServiceNow, Remedy, BMC, Cherwell) Interest in professional development and growing knowledge of ITIL/incident management best practices Overview We are seeking for Junior Major Incident & Problem Analyst to join our team based in central London. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented, and communicative professional who can manage and drive Major Incidents and Problem Management across their full life cycle in a fast-paced, high-demand environment As part of a three-person Incident, Problem, (IPC) team, you will work closely with Run the Bank IT teams, ensuring adherence to ITIL-aligned Incident and Problem Management processes. The role includes on-site support during business hours (07:00 - 18:00, Monday to Friday) and participation in an on-call rota for out-of-hours incident management. Role & Responsibilities: Incident Management: Responsible for the end to end management of major and high impacting issues, ensuring issues are resolved as quickly as possible. Manage incidents via conference calls, liaising and coordinating activities with IT support teams until issues is resolved. Send regular communications regarding the incident to relevant stakeholders. Update incident tickets within the ITSM tool with incident details including; the actual issues, business impact, where known the cause and timeline of events through the incident. Escalate incidents to management, being able to articulate details of the incident at all levels. Problem Management: Facilitate Post Incident Review meetings where required, working with the Service Delivery Manager and Run the Bank teams to identify root cause and remedial actions. Create problem management tickets within the ITSM tool following an incident or for proactive management of a problem, ensuring the ticket contains all relevant details, remediation activities with due dates for completion. Manage the life cycle of Problem tickets and flag any potential issues or due dates being missed. With the Service Delivery Manager hold meetings with Run the Bank teams to receive progress updates on remediation actions and update Problem Management ticket. Update ITSM tool for known errors. Professionalism: To be an advocate for Thebes Group and to act in accordance with the company's Code of Conduct at all times; Participate and undertake applicable professional, technical and career development training to include attainment of associated qualifications where required. Comply with external and internal regulatory and statutory policies, procedures and regulations Liaise with relevant and associated areas across the Thebes Group and client sites to ensure our policies are known, understood and drive the appropriate outcomes. To undertake any other duties of a similar nature that the company reasonably requests to be performed that are within the expertise and skills of the jobholder. Outline Thebes Group: Thebes, a seasoned IT Managed Service provider with a 19-year track record, offers fast, flexible, and value-driven solutions, tailored to propel your organization into the next phase of its IT journey. Our unique Assured Outcome Provider (AOP) methodology prioritizes quality service, industry-leading solutions, and tangible ROI over conventional metrics like headcount and price lists. In our commitment to putting your needs first, we specialize in strategic IT consultancy, efficient project execution, ITaaS management, and staffing augmentation with our network of skilled professionals. What sets us apart is our proficiency in harnessing cutting-edge AI and Cloud technologies for cost optimization, ensuring that your IT infrastructure not only meets but exceeds expectations. We don't just deliver services; we curate digital solutions that align seamlessly with your business objectives. With a relentless focus on delivering outcomes, we do things for you, not to you, constantly adding value to your operations. Trust Thebes to be your partner in achieving IT excellence, where innovation and efficiency converge for unparalleled success.
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
Role: Junior Major Incident & Problem Analyst Location: London - (Hybrid) Duration : Permanent Key Essential Skills: 2+ years experience in a customer-focused, fast-moving IT support or service management environment Solid foundation in IT service delivery and understanding of Major Incident and Problem Management processes Working knowledge of ITIL practices and terminology Strong communication skills, able to explain technical issues to both IT and business stakeholders Methodical approach to managing tasks and following up on delivery Ability to collaborate well with cross-functional teams Confident in managing and participating in major incidents and problem investigations with support from senior staff Basic understanding of IT infrastructure and relevant systems Comfortable producing reports and handling incident/problem tracking (Excel basics and ITSM tool navigation) Strong analytical and organizational skills Desirable Skills: Experience supporting or working with senior stakeholders and learning how to drive process adherence Exposure to financial services or regulated sectors ITIL or other ITSM certifications in progress or completed Experience using ITSM platforms (eg, ServiceNow, Remedy, BMC, Cherwell) Interest in professional development and growing knowledge of ITIL/incident management best practices Overview We are seeking for Junior Major Incident & Problem Analyst to join our team based in central London. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented, and communicative professional who can manage and drive Major Incidents and Problem Management across their full life cycle in a fast-paced, high-demand environment As part of a three-person Incident, Problem, (IPC) team, you will work closely with Run the Bank IT teams, ensuring adherence to ITIL-aligned Incident and Problem Management processes. The role includes on-site support during business hours (07:00 - 18:00, Monday to Friday) and participation in an on-call rota for out-of-hours incident management. Role & Responsibilities: Incident Management: Responsible for the end to end management of major and high impacting issues, ensuring issues are resolved as quickly as possible. Manage incidents via conference calls, liaising and coordinating activities with IT support teams until issues is resolved. Send regular communications regarding the incident to relevant stakeholders. Update incident tickets within the ITSM tool with incident details including; the actual issues, business impact, where known the cause and timeline of events through the incident. Escalate incidents to management, being able to articulate details of the incident at all levels. Problem Management: Facilitate Post Incident Review meetings where required, working with the Service Delivery Manager and Run the Bank teams to identify root cause and remedial actions. Create problem management tickets within the ITSM tool following an incident or for proactive management of a problem, ensuring the ticket contains all relevant details, remediation activities with due dates for completion. Manage the life cycle of Problem tickets and flag any potential issues or due dates being missed. With the Service Delivery Manager hold meetings with Run the Bank teams to receive progress updates on remediation actions and update Problem Management ticket. Update ITSM tool for known errors. Professionalism: To be an advocate for Thebes Group and to act in accordance with the company's Code of Conduct at all times; Participate and undertake applicable professional, technical and career development training to include attainment of associated qualifications where required. Comply with external and internal regulatory and statutory policies, procedures and regulations Liaise with relevant and associated areas across the Thebes Group and client sites to ensure our policies are known, understood and drive the appropriate outcomes. To undertake any other duties of a similar nature that the company reasonably requests to be performed that are within the expertise and skills of the jobholder. Outline Thebes Group: Thebes, a seasoned IT Managed Service provider with a 19-year track record, offers fast, flexible, and value-driven solutions, tailored to propel your organization into the next phase of its IT journey. Our unique Assured Outcome Provider (AOP) methodology prioritizes quality service, industry-leading solutions, and tangible ROI over conventional metrics like headcount and price lists. In our commitment to putting your needs first, we specialize in strategic IT consultancy, efficient project execution, ITaaS management, and staffing augmentation with our network of skilled professionals. What sets us apart is our proficiency in harnessing cutting-edge AI and Cloud technologies for cost optimization, ensuring that your IT infrastructure not only meets but exceeds expectations. We don't just deliver services; we curate digital solutions that align seamlessly with your business objectives. With a relentless focus on delivering outcomes, we do things for you, not to you, constantly adding value to your operations. Trust Thebes to be your partner in achieving IT excellence, where innovation and efficiency converge for unparalleled success.
UX Consultant - 6-Month Contract - Hybrid (London) VIQU IT are working with a global organisation undertaking a major digital transformation, including a cloud migration and the rollout of a new IT Service Management (ITSM) platform, ServiceNow. We're seeking an experienced UX Consultant on a 6-month contract to help enhance the organisation's End User Computing (EUC) journeys. This role will be key in ensuring technology changes deliver a seamless and engaging experience for end users. The Role: As a UX Consultant, you'll work closely with stakeholders, IT teams, and project managers to understand user needs and translate them into effective design strategies. You'll map and improve user journeys, drive consistency across systems, and support the rollout of ServiceNow and the Windows 10 to 11 migration. UX Consultant Requirements: Proven experience with ServiceNow or similar ITSM platforms. Strong background in UX design and strategy within digital transformation or EUC projects. Experience supporting Windows 10 to 11 migrations. Hands-on experience supporting cloud migration initiatives. Experience providing support with M365 (Teams, OneDrive, Outlook, Office apps integration). UX Consultant key responsibilities: Champion End-to-End User Experience Across IT Services Design and Optimise User Journeys Lead UX Strategy for IT Simplification Initiatives Develop and Maintain UX Standards and Guidelines Collaborate Across IT and Business Functions Support Change Management and Adoption Creative, user-focused approach to problem solving Document findings and Guidelines UX Consultant Role Details: Contract: 6 months (Inside IR35) Location: London - Hybrid Apply now to the User Experience Consultant role to speak with VIQU IT in confidence or contact Phoebe Thompson via the VIQU IT website. Refer a friend and earn up to £1,000 if they're successfully placed (terms apply).
Oct 08, 2025
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UX Consultant - 6-Month Contract - Hybrid (London) VIQU IT are working with a global organisation undertaking a major digital transformation, including a cloud migration and the rollout of a new IT Service Management (ITSM) platform, ServiceNow. We're seeking an experienced UX Consultant on a 6-month contract to help enhance the organisation's End User Computing (EUC) journeys. This role will be key in ensuring technology changes deliver a seamless and engaging experience for end users. The Role: As a UX Consultant, you'll work closely with stakeholders, IT teams, and project managers to understand user needs and translate them into effective design strategies. You'll map and improve user journeys, drive consistency across systems, and support the rollout of ServiceNow and the Windows 10 to 11 migration. UX Consultant Requirements: Proven experience with ServiceNow or similar ITSM platforms. Strong background in UX design and strategy within digital transformation or EUC projects. Experience supporting Windows 10 to 11 migrations. Hands-on experience supporting cloud migration initiatives. Experience providing support with M365 (Teams, OneDrive, Outlook, Office apps integration). UX Consultant key responsibilities: Champion End-to-End User Experience Across IT Services Design and Optimise User Journeys Lead UX Strategy for IT Simplification Initiatives Develop and Maintain UX Standards and Guidelines Collaborate Across IT and Business Functions Support Change Management and Adoption Creative, user-focused approach to problem solving Document findings and Guidelines UX Consultant Role Details: Contract: 6 months (Inside IR35) Location: London - Hybrid Apply now to the User Experience Consultant role to speak with VIQU IT in confidence or contact Phoebe Thompson via the VIQU IT website. Refer a friend and earn up to £1,000 if they're successfully placed (terms apply).
Service Delivery Manager Location: Broughton, Chester (on-site) Contract: 6 months (with potential for extension) Hours: 35 hours per week (4.5 days, flexible between 7am-7pm) Pay: 30.64 per hour (PAYE) / 41.00 per hour (Umbrella) Security Clearance: BPSS+ (arranged by Airbus) IR35: Inside About the Role At Guidant Global, we're proud to partner with Airbus to deliver digital transformation across the business. As a Service Delivery Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting the daily operations of Digital Workplace (DW) products at the Broughton site. You'll be part of a collaborative, locally based team, building strong relationships with business functions and ensuring employees have access to simple, intuitive, and secure workplace tools. What You'll Be Doing Service Excellence: Monitor and report on service quality using ServiceNow dashboards, ensuring high standards are maintained. Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the main point of contact for business escalations, managing these within agreed processes and timescales. Supplier Management: Oversee relationships with service providers, reviewing root cause analyses and action plans, and supporting users with contract-related queries. Continuous Improvement: Gather feedback from the business, share insights with product teams, and contribute to projects that enhance the digital workplace experience. Collaboration: Work closely with other teams within Digital to maximise efficiency and deliver a harmonised user experience across all sites. Communication: Represent DW in meetings with business representatives, promoting new developments and strategy changes. What We're Looking For Experience using ServiceNow or similar ITSM tools. Strong understanding of customer and client needs. Proven ability to liaise with stakeholders and work with vendors. An autonomous, proactive approach to problem-solving. Experience in aviation or a similar industry is desirable, but not essential. Previous Airbus experience is a plus, but not required. Why Join Us? Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues. Growth Opportunities: Gain exposure to digital transformation projects and develop your skills in a supportive, forward-thinking team. Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and help shape the future of digital workplaces at Airbus with Guidant Global.
Oct 07, 2025
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Service Delivery Manager Location: Broughton, Chester (on-site) Contract: 6 months (with potential for extension) Hours: 35 hours per week (4.5 days, flexible between 7am-7pm) Pay: 30.64 per hour (PAYE) / 41.00 per hour (Umbrella) Security Clearance: BPSS+ (arranged by Airbus) IR35: Inside About the Role At Guidant Global, we're proud to partner with Airbus to deliver digital transformation across the business. As a Service Delivery Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting the daily operations of Digital Workplace (DW) products at the Broughton site. You'll be part of a collaborative, locally based team, building strong relationships with business functions and ensuring employees have access to simple, intuitive, and secure workplace tools. What You'll Be Doing Service Excellence: Monitor and report on service quality using ServiceNow dashboards, ensuring high standards are maintained. Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the main point of contact for business escalations, managing these within agreed processes and timescales. Supplier Management: Oversee relationships with service providers, reviewing root cause analyses and action plans, and supporting users with contract-related queries. Continuous Improvement: Gather feedback from the business, share insights with product teams, and contribute to projects that enhance the digital workplace experience. Collaboration: Work closely with other teams within Digital to maximise efficiency and deliver a harmonised user experience across all sites. Communication: Represent DW in meetings with business representatives, promoting new developments and strategy changes. What We're Looking For Experience using ServiceNow or similar ITSM tools. Strong understanding of customer and client needs. Proven ability to liaise with stakeholders and work with vendors. An autonomous, proactive approach to problem-solving. Experience in aviation or a similar industry is desirable, but not essential. Previous Airbus experience is a plus, but not required. Why Join Us? Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues. Growth Opportunities: Gain exposure to digital transformation projects and develop your skills in a supportive, forward-thinking team. Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and help shape the future of digital workplaces at Airbus with Guidant Global.
Service Delivery Manager Location: Broughton Inside IR35 Contract: 6 Months Rate: 41.00/hour Umbrella 30.64/hour PAYE Hours: 35 per week A leading organisation in the aerospace and digital transformation sector is seeking a Service Delivery Manager to join its Digital Workplace (DW) team. This role is based onsite in Broughton and will be part of a locally embedded team supporting the daily operations of all DW products at the location. Role Overview: The Service Delivery Manager will be responsible for ensuring high-quality end-to-end support across the organisation's digital workplace services. The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships, monitor service performance, and act as a key liaison between business functions and digital product teams. Key Responsibilities: Monitor service quality using ServiceNow dashboards and provide regular reporting. Manage and resolve business escalations within agreed processes and timelines. Support users and internal service representatives (ISRs) with daily demands and escalations. Review and challenge supplier root cause analyses and action plans. Conduct face-to-face meetings with business stakeholders to maintain strong relationships. Collaborate with transnational digital teams to optimise service delivery. Contribute to digital workplace projects aimed at enhancing support models and user experience. Essential Experience: Strong working knowledge of ServiceNow. Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and vendor management. Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities. Understanding of customer/client needs in a technical service environment. Previous experience in aviation or aerospace sectors is advantageous but not essential. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a BPSS+ clearance and some nationality requirements may apply. If you are interested in this role please apply directly. For more information please call Ellie at Carbon60 Fareham on (phone number removed). Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Oct 07, 2025
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Service Delivery Manager Location: Broughton Inside IR35 Contract: 6 Months Rate: 41.00/hour Umbrella 30.64/hour PAYE Hours: 35 per week A leading organisation in the aerospace and digital transformation sector is seeking a Service Delivery Manager to join its Digital Workplace (DW) team. This role is based onsite in Broughton and will be part of a locally embedded team supporting the daily operations of all DW products at the location. Role Overview: The Service Delivery Manager will be responsible for ensuring high-quality end-to-end support across the organisation's digital workplace services. The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships, monitor service performance, and act as a key liaison between business functions and digital product teams. Key Responsibilities: Monitor service quality using ServiceNow dashboards and provide regular reporting. Manage and resolve business escalations within agreed processes and timelines. Support users and internal service representatives (ISRs) with daily demands and escalations. Review and challenge supplier root cause analyses and action plans. Conduct face-to-face meetings with business stakeholders to maintain strong relationships. Collaborate with transnational digital teams to optimise service delivery. Contribute to digital workplace projects aimed at enhancing support models and user experience. Essential Experience: Strong working knowledge of ServiceNow. Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and vendor management. Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities. Understanding of customer/client needs in a technical service environment. Previous experience in aviation or aerospace sectors is advantageous but not essential. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a BPSS+ clearance and some nationality requirements may apply. If you are interested in this role please apply directly. For more information please call Ellie at Carbon60 Fareham on (phone number removed). Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Role Title: Service Transition Manager Location: Knutsford, Hybrid, 2-3 day onsite Duration: Until 29 April 2026 Rate: 500 per day - PAYE via Umbrella Only Role Description: As an experienced Service Transition Manager responsible for the service design and transition process that supports Product/ Application Transition from Programme delivery into BAU Service Support/ operations at an enterprise level. Primary Responsibilities: Responsible for ensuring that the impact of every element of the life cycle of developmental change is considered, from the time a project is confirmed to its eventual deployment, involving coordination of the processes of operational level acceptance, transition planning, support requirements definition, configuration and change management, performance and risk evaluation, test management, release, deployment, early life support and release review. Facilitate the transition of all aspects of service change deriving from a programme of projects, from the stage where a project is owned fully by a project team, through transition, to service management, where business-as-usual support services are delivered by the support groups. Work closely with the projects teams, service owner and service delivery manager, the first line and second line support managers and SME teams, change management and the infrastructure teams. Responsible for gathering and articulate service requirements Review validate project deliverables, ensuring they meet the minimum quality standards for service operations and be robust when they fall short Championing agile ways of working, growing and promoting IT service management best practices Ensure alignment to Application and Security control standards whilst working closely with engineering ensuring maintenance of documentation including documenting & publishing fixes in central knowledge base. Technical Skills & Competencies: 5+ years of working in an IT service environment within a complex and diverse organisation Deep understanding and experience in change delivery adopting different delivery methods (e.g. Waterfall, Agile) Technical background - able to understand various architecture solutions (Cloud, SaaS, on-premise) Experience developing support models for new services, establishing clear roles and responsibilities, and able to negotiate with stakeholders to gain acceptance of those models Strong understanding of ITIL Incident, Change & release management and service continuity processes Strong analytical skills with data driven approach and ability to grasp technical design Effective stakeholder management and communication skills, comfortable presenting to large/senior audiences Ability to train team members and stakeholders and pass on best practice procedures in IT service management Ability to developed presentation and influencing skills and be capable of making the case for and achieving effective service transition deliverables in project environments where delivery timescales may be inflexible. Experience of Service Acceptance Criteria. Structured thinker, able to develop and implement new processes and operate in areas of ambiguity. Ability to work across and manage a large number of stakeholders. Excellent written/verbal communication skills Customer and relationship focused, process driven, metric focused, results oriented, organised, and self-directed. Desirable: Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science or a related discipline. Previous experience/ track record of working in Financial Services Industry. ITIL Certification and ITIL Service Transition-certified DevOps and ServiceNow experience Self-starter, capable of working independently Experienced in the use of the Microsoft Office toolset Collaboration with outsourced and / or external development partners Understanding of scalable architecture patterns and client / backend systems design An appreciation of project and programme governance activities required in a large regulated financial services firm
Oct 04, 2025
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Role Title: Service Transition Manager Location: Knutsford, Hybrid, 2-3 day onsite Duration: Until 29 April 2026 Rate: 500 per day - PAYE via Umbrella Only Role Description: As an experienced Service Transition Manager responsible for the service design and transition process that supports Product/ Application Transition from Programme delivery into BAU Service Support/ operations at an enterprise level. Primary Responsibilities: Responsible for ensuring that the impact of every element of the life cycle of developmental change is considered, from the time a project is confirmed to its eventual deployment, involving coordination of the processes of operational level acceptance, transition planning, support requirements definition, configuration and change management, performance and risk evaluation, test management, release, deployment, early life support and release review. Facilitate the transition of all aspects of service change deriving from a programme of projects, from the stage where a project is owned fully by a project team, through transition, to service management, where business-as-usual support services are delivered by the support groups. Work closely with the projects teams, service owner and service delivery manager, the first line and second line support managers and SME teams, change management and the infrastructure teams. Responsible for gathering and articulate service requirements Review validate project deliverables, ensuring they meet the minimum quality standards for service operations and be robust when they fall short Championing agile ways of working, growing and promoting IT service management best practices Ensure alignment to Application and Security control standards whilst working closely with engineering ensuring maintenance of documentation including documenting & publishing fixes in central knowledge base. Technical Skills & Competencies: 5+ years of working in an IT service environment within a complex and diverse organisation Deep understanding and experience in change delivery adopting different delivery methods (e.g. Waterfall, Agile) Technical background - able to understand various architecture solutions (Cloud, SaaS, on-premise) Experience developing support models for new services, establishing clear roles and responsibilities, and able to negotiate with stakeholders to gain acceptance of those models Strong understanding of ITIL Incident, Change & release management and service continuity processes Strong analytical skills with data driven approach and ability to grasp technical design Effective stakeholder management and communication skills, comfortable presenting to large/senior audiences Ability to train team members and stakeholders and pass on best practice procedures in IT service management Ability to developed presentation and influencing skills and be capable of making the case for and achieving effective service transition deliverables in project environments where delivery timescales may be inflexible. Experience of Service Acceptance Criteria. Structured thinker, able to develop and implement new processes and operate in areas of ambiguity. Ability to work across and manage a large number of stakeholders. Excellent written/verbal communication skills Customer and relationship focused, process driven, metric focused, results oriented, organised, and self-directed. Desirable: Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science or a related discipline. Previous experience/ track record of working in Financial Services Industry. ITIL Certification and ITIL Service Transition-certified DevOps and ServiceNow experience Self-starter, capable of working independently Experienced in the use of the Microsoft Office toolset Collaboration with outsourced and / or external development partners Understanding of scalable architecture patterns and client / backend systems design An appreciation of project and programme governance activities required in a large regulated financial services firm
Voice solutions architect delivering end-to end project management, design and implementation of enterprise voice solutions including IVR, cloud based contact centers and intelligent call routing. Consulting with all business functions to deliver cost effective, user centric solutions. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, vendor coordination, and translating business requirements into robust technical solutions, whilst adhering to strict regulatory requirements pharmaceutical standards. Migration of contact centers from Legacy platforms to Genesys cloud solutions Disentanglement of Consumer Healthcare voice services to comprising of design, project management and implementation of new solutions for shared services, contact center and corporate voice applications. Integration of Salesforce and ServiceNow CRM solutions with Genesys cloud contact center. Development of Customer Experience Solutions business within the UK, Ireland and Europe for existing and new multi national client accounts. Selling a range of services within the Customer Experience Solutions portfolio including: Contact Centre Access (CCA) - Inbound geographic/non geographic access numbers and management portal. Hosted services: Network Interactive Voice Response (N-IVR), Network Contact Manager (NCM) based on Genesys Voice Portal and Cisco ICM technologies. Cloud services: Flexible Contact Centre (FCC) based on Enghouse and Managed Contact Center (MCC) based on Cisco and Genesys technology platforms. Dedicated/Tailored services: Managed Contact Centre Premium (MCCP) based on Cisco UCCE/UCCX, Avaya ACM/AACC/Elite and Genesys technology platforms. Consistently meeting and exceeding targets year on year Forged business relationships and development through Channel & Partners Pipeline development to ensure future revenue growth and pull through business with qualified opportunities. Delivery of presentations/marketing collateral to raise awareness and updates on Customer Contact Solutions both internally and externally. Hybrid: 2 days/week onsite in London
Oct 03, 2025
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Voice solutions architect delivering end-to end project management, design and implementation of enterprise voice solutions including IVR, cloud based contact centers and intelligent call routing. Consulting with all business functions to deliver cost effective, user centric solutions. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, vendor coordination, and translating business requirements into robust technical solutions, whilst adhering to strict regulatory requirements pharmaceutical standards. Migration of contact centers from Legacy platforms to Genesys cloud solutions Disentanglement of Consumer Healthcare voice services to comprising of design, project management and implementation of new solutions for shared services, contact center and corporate voice applications. Integration of Salesforce and ServiceNow CRM solutions with Genesys cloud contact center. Development of Customer Experience Solutions business within the UK, Ireland and Europe for existing and new multi national client accounts. Selling a range of services within the Customer Experience Solutions portfolio including: Contact Centre Access (CCA) - Inbound geographic/non geographic access numbers and management portal. Hosted services: Network Interactive Voice Response (N-IVR), Network Contact Manager (NCM) based on Genesys Voice Portal and Cisco ICM technologies. Cloud services: Flexible Contact Centre (FCC) based on Enghouse and Managed Contact Center (MCC) based on Cisco and Genesys technology platforms. Dedicated/Tailored services: Managed Contact Centre Premium (MCCP) based on Cisco UCCE/UCCX, Avaya ACM/AACC/Elite and Genesys technology platforms. Consistently meeting and exceeding targets year on year Forged business relationships and development through Channel & Partners Pipeline development to ensure future revenue growth and pull through business with qualified opportunities. Delivery of presentations/marketing collateral to raise awareness and updates on Customer Contact Solutions both internally and externally. Hybrid: 2 days/week onsite in London
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)
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
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)
Test Manager 3 months Wokingham - hybrid £460 per day inside IR35 - Umbrella only SC security clearance eligible or hold active SC clearance Job Overview We are seeking an accomplished Test Manager & Test Strategist with a proven track record in leading complex enterprise application integration testing. This role is pivotal in delivering seamless end-to-end user journeys across HR ERP systems Workday including Azure Entra, ServiceNow, focusing specifically on the Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings a strategic testing mindset, exceptional leadership, and robust stakeholder management capabilities. Key Responsibilities Lead, design, and implement the overall test strategy for end-to-end integration between Azure Entra, ServiceNow, and Workday within the context of the JML process. Develop comprehensive test plans, scenarios, and frameworks covering functional, integration, user acceptance, and process resilience testing. Own the delivery of test artefacts, ensuring traceability to business requirements and regulatory standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams-including HR, IT, Security, and Operations-to ensure alignment of test scope and coverage for all user journeys. Champion the adoption of service virtualization to facilitate early and continuous testing in the absence of complete systems. Establish strategies for process resilience testing, ensuring continuity plans are validated. Lead defect triage, root cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across test practices. Provide clear and timely reporting on test progress, risks, dependencies, and outcomes to senior stakeholders and project sponsors. Mentor and develop the capabilities of the testing team, fostering a culture of quality, automation, innovation, and accountability. Required Skills & Experience Minimum 12 years of hands-on experience in software testing, with at least 5 years in test management and strategy roles. Significant experience in enterprise application integration testing, specifically with Azure Entra, ServiceNow, and Workday HR ERP systems. Demonstrated expertise in designing and delivering testing strategies for Joiner-Mover-Leaver processes and other HR transformation initiatives. Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, capable of navigating complex organizational structures and driving consensus. Proficiency in service virtualization tools and methodologies to enable effective integration testing. Proven ability in process resilience testing, including business continuity, failover, and disaster recovery validation. Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Experience with test automation and agile delivery methodologies is highly desirable. Relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB Advanced Test Manager, Agile Testing, or equivalent) are a plus. Self-driven, proactive, and able to work independently and as part of a dynamic team. Strong documentation and reporting skills, with an eye for detail and quality. If you are interested please apply at first instance!
Sep 26, 2025
Full time
Test Manager 3 months Wokingham - hybrid £460 per day inside IR35 - Umbrella only SC security clearance eligible or hold active SC clearance Job Overview We are seeking an accomplished Test Manager & Test Strategist with a proven track record in leading complex enterprise application integration testing. This role is pivotal in delivering seamless end-to-end user journeys across HR ERP systems Workday including Azure Entra, ServiceNow, focusing specifically on the Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings a strategic testing mindset, exceptional leadership, and robust stakeholder management capabilities. Key Responsibilities Lead, design, and implement the overall test strategy for end-to-end integration between Azure Entra, ServiceNow, and Workday within the context of the JML process. Develop comprehensive test plans, scenarios, and frameworks covering functional, integration, user acceptance, and process resilience testing. Own the delivery of test artefacts, ensuring traceability to business requirements and regulatory standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams-including HR, IT, Security, and Operations-to ensure alignment of test scope and coverage for all user journeys. Champion the adoption of service virtualization to facilitate early and continuous testing in the absence of complete systems. Establish strategies for process resilience testing, ensuring continuity plans are validated. Lead defect triage, root cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across test practices. Provide clear and timely reporting on test progress, risks, dependencies, and outcomes to senior stakeholders and project sponsors. Mentor and develop the capabilities of the testing team, fostering a culture of quality, automation, innovation, and accountability. Required Skills & Experience Minimum 12 years of hands-on experience in software testing, with at least 5 years in test management and strategy roles. Significant experience in enterprise application integration testing, specifically with Azure Entra, ServiceNow, and Workday HR ERP systems. Demonstrated expertise in designing and delivering testing strategies for Joiner-Mover-Leaver processes and other HR transformation initiatives. Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, capable of navigating complex organizational structures and driving consensus. Proficiency in service virtualization tools and methodologies to enable effective integration testing. Proven ability in process resilience testing, including business continuity, failover, and disaster recovery validation. Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Experience with test automation and agile delivery methodologies is highly desirable. Relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB Advanced Test Manager, Agile Testing, or equivalent) are a plus. Self-driven, proactive, and able to work independently and as part of a dynamic team. Strong documentation and reporting skills, with an eye for detail and quality. If you are interested please apply at first instance!
