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About the Role Siemens Smart Infrastructure is building a new team on focused Power Automation solutions, and we're looking for a Senior Solution Development Engineer to help shape its future. This is a unique opportunity to influence architecture, processes, and technology choices from the start. You'll design and develop innovative automation solutions for power systems that ensure reliability, scalability, and security. Working closely with architects, engineers, and stakeholders, you'll play a key role in driving digital transformation in the energy sector. The role will be predominantly based in Hebburn near Newcastle upon Tyne, working with our latest technology and closely with the engineering team. We offer hybrid working options and the opportunity to travel across Great Britain & Ireland to meet customers. What You'll Do Design and develop end-to-end technical solutions for power automation projects. Support pre-sales activities with technical expertise, demos, and proof-of-concepts. Collaborate with sales teams, customers, and solution engineers to deliver scalable and secure solutions. Stay ahead of technology trends and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Mentor junior engineers and support skills development programs. Ensure compliance with Siemens quality standards and processes. What We're Looking For Degree-level qualification (Level 6) in engineering or equivalent experience. Experience in logic development, systems integration, or solution architecture. Knowledge of UK electrical transmission and industrial networks. Familiarity with Siemens Protection and Automation products (or other manufacturers). Strong problem-solving skills and proficiency in Microsoft tools. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Why Join Siemens? Be part of a new team shaping the future of power automation. Work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with industry experts. Hybrid working and opportunities to travel across GB&I to meet customers. Professional development, mentoring, and certification support. We've got quite a lot to offer. How about you? Our compensation package includes a competitive salary, 26 days holiday allowance, pension and other additional benefits. We celebrate the fact that our employees are individuals and have different wants and needs. With this in mind, we have a flexible benefits scheme where you can tailor your benefits package to suit you. Hybrid Working: Achieve a healthy work-life balance with our flexible working arrangements Pension Plan: Secure your future with our generous pension scheme, with employer contributions up to 10%. Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), and the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days. Performance-Based Bonus We are fully committed to providing equal opportunities and building an inclusive workplace where a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives thrive. We embrace the many ways people think, learn, and experience the world-because we know that a diverse set of minds drive innovation. So that we can support you to be your best during the application and interview process, please let us know if you have any specific requirements.

Senior Data Engineering Consultant - 60,000 - Hybrid Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Technical Consultants. Manage resource planning, scheduling, and overall delivery workflows. Collaborate with Pre-sales, Commercial, and Project Management teams to scope and deliver projects. Contribute to technical delivery, designing scalable data solutions in Azure/Microsoft environments. Support cloud migrations, data lake builds, and ETL/ELT pipeline development. Ensure delivery follows best practices and internal standards. Skills & Experience Strong leadership and relationship-building skills. Experience guiding or managing technical teams. Deep hands-on experience in Data Engineering using Microsoft Fabric, Azure Databricks, Synapse, Data Factory, and/or SQL Server. Expertise in SQL and Python for ETL/ELT development. Knowledge of data lakes, medallion lakehouse architecture, and large-scale dataset management. Solid understanding of BI, data warehousing, and database optimisation. To apply for this role please submit your CV or contact Dillon Blackburn on (phone number removed) or at (url removed). Tenth Revolution Group are the go-to recruiter for Data & AI roles in the UK offering more opportunities across the country than any other recruitment agency. We're the proud sponsor and supporter of SQLBits, Power Platform World Tour, and the London Fabric User Group. We are the global leaders in Data & AI recruitment.

Head of Practice - Information Security, Consultancy Hybrid (Midlands) 90,000- 115,000 + Bonus + Benefits Tech Consultancy - Secure Software & Advisory Services We're partnered with a specialist cyber-led technology business supporting government, defence and critical infrastructure customers. As they expand their consulting capability, we're hiring a Head of Practice to lead their Consultants and Architects and shape the future of their advisory function. This is a senior role where you'll bring technical credibility, leadership presence and consulting expertise, someone the team naturally trusts because you speak from experience, not theory. The Opportunity You'll lead a highly capable group of consultants and architects responsible for secure solution design, advisory engagements, and guiding customers through complex information-security challenges. You'll also play a strategic role in evolving the services offering, helping define methodologies, strengthen delivery frameworks, and grow capability across the practice. It's a smaller, agile organisation, so you'll work closely with the senior leadership team and will have the freedom to influence direction, standards and ways of working. What You'll Be Doing Lead, mentor and develop Consultants and Architects across secure design, advisory and customer engagements. Act as the credible technical authority for your function, shaping best practice and elevating consulting quality. Oversee scoping and solution design, ensuring engagements are delivered with clarity and consistency. Partner with Product, Delivery and Sales to align consulting activity with customer requirements and strategic priorities. Evolve the services catalogue and consulting frameworks as the organisation grows and its offerings mature. Build strong relationships with mission-focused customers across highly regulated environments. What You'll Bring Strong background in consulting, ideally cyber, secure information exchange, defence or government-facing environments. Hands-on experience as a Senior Consultant, Architect, Practice Lead or similar. Natural technical credibility; able to win the confidence of highly skilled consultants. Experience shaping or maturing consulting practices, methodologies or capabilities. Strong stakeholder skills and the ability to influence direction in a high-assurance setting. A collaborative, thoughtful leadership style, this is as much about people as it is about process. Why This Role? A genuine leadership position in a mission-critical space. Freedom to shape the consulting practice and influence strategy. Close, direct access to senior decision-makers, minimal red tape. A role with real purpose: supporting organisations that protect national and organisational security. If you want to find out more, click APPLY NOW Head of Practice - Information Security, Consultancy - Hybrid (Midlands) 90,000- 115,000 + Bonus + Benefits - Tech Consultancy - Secure Software & Advisory Services

Senior Design Manager Location: Vancouver or Toronto Summary Reporting to the Design Director, the Design Manager is responsible for contributing to the development of the Design team while ensuring procedures and best practices are followed. The incumbent manages and provides input into the design process with respect to initial strategy and developing the overarching design philosophy and is accountable for ensuring the Design team is meeting compliance and contractual obligations, as well as identifying, managing, and mitigating risk. This includes meeting with the owner or other stakeholders to advance the design in compliance with the contract requirements and chairing the meetings with the Design team and the owner, guiding the process to ensure that the clients needs are met and the designers are delivering a minimally-complaint, cost-effective solution. The incumbent is responsible for management of Design Specialists and Design Coordinators on multiple projects, as well as for management of the project. The incumbent also manages the ESDC (Engineering Services During Construction) process during project execution. Essential Functions Ensure that design policies and procedures are followed. Contribute to the continuous improvement of the design policy and procedures. Ensure the team is meeting the compliance and contractual obligations and notify the team of any risks. Monitor ongoing design efforts to ensure minimal compliance and most cost-effective design. Manage the time of the direct reports. Interface with other members of the Bid team or Project Execution team to ensure design effort is coordinated with all other efforts. Ensure the Design team is meeting all contractual obligations. Monitor for minimal compliance, including area checks, efficiency of the layout (corridors, electrical), and gross up factors. Monitor clash-detection processes for design and ensure deliverables are submitted on time both to us and to the client. Meet and ensure the quality of the design documents. Audit the design documents against requirements, ensuring they are complete and meet quality standards. Notify the Commercial team of any contract variances to the performance specifications and variances to the original budget. Contribute to the Design Management of a project. Provide support to the Project Director / Manager and the Project Execution team as required. Follow the (GMS) for preconstruction activities and the Design Management Plan for project execution, ensuring compliance. Ensure noncompliance issues are tracked and provided to the Commercial team. Ensure all the Design team is meeting their deliverables on the dates set. Ensure that the architects deliverables meet the definition of that phase of drawings. Ensure the quality control plan is followed by the Design team. Work collaboratively with the Construction team to ensure constructability concerns are addressed. Ensure contractual obligations are met. Minimize changes to the designers and maintain efficiency in the planning process. Ensure proper management of design risk. Ensure performance specifications are met. Manage the number of hours of the team. Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, design consultants, and other stakeholders. Negotiate with clients to resolve issues as they arise. Manage expectations, educating others on the design process and communicating the highly technical design elements to all levels and understanding. Build rapport with the user group members / client representative. Education, Experience and Knowledge Degree in Architecture or Engineering or related degree or diploma. LEED, PMP, and P. Eng designations are assets. 15 + years of construction related experience. Minimum 5 years working as a Design Manager on design build projects of similar types. Experience working on Level 3 projects at a minimum. Experience managing at least 2-3 people. Experience with projects in the relevant division. Experience working for a design builder on design build procurement methods. Strong negotiating skills. Proficiency using MS Office Suite and BIM software tools. Working knowledge of Navisworks (3D and 4D) and REVIT (extract data, open models). Experience with ACONEX and Revizto (Visual collaboration tool) is an asset. Working Conditions This role is primarily office- or site-based, however significant travel may be required. This role has the potential for overtime, as well as weekend and shift work. Legal Information: We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work. For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.

Progressive, design focused and inclusive architectural practice who act with professionalism and integrity, whilst always aware of our personal impact on others and the environment are looking for an architectural assistant/ architectural technician. They deliver to a wide range of sectors, but consistently put clients' needs and wishes at the forefront of everything that they do. As a practice, they invest in innovation and strive to always challenge the boundaries faced across the industry. They have recently secured a number of exciting new education projects and are looking to grow our team. As a result, they are looking for an Architectural Architect who will run smaller scale projects, or complex packages within larger projects. They will take on responsibility for feeding into workload discussions, supporting the Senior Architect and Studio Associate to deliver projects. This is an opportunity to join a friendly, progressive, design focused and inclusive architectural practice, working out of a studio with an excellent level of amenities including café, gym and childcare, in addition to excellent transport links and free parking. People Skills: Be able to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, building strong rapport, creating positive, lasting relationships, and providing project leadership. Have good interpersonal skills to include understanding of sensitivities when in communication with and presenting to clients. Have good verbal and visual presentation skills and ability to explain a design idea and evolution of a concept. Demonstrate an emerging understanding and experience of empowering and motivating a team. Can effectively brief and delegate packages of work. Be committed to researching and maintaining knowledge of the discipline, to ensure continued professional development and experience is always driven forwards. Can interrogate information from the client and consultants and formulate a plan to deliver the project. Can interrogate information from sub-contractors and sub consultants, with an awareness of coordination issues, or design items that could impact on legislative compliance. Be a problem solver and can come up with solutions following research or discussions with colleagues / specialists. Assist with formation of fee proposals for new projects, and variations for current projects. Have an awareness and understating of implications of design on health and safety. Designer Risk Assessments and cleaning & maintenance documentation to be led by Senior Architect on Project. Be motivated and comfortable developing projects without frequent guidance. Have the ability to interrogate information and formulate a plan to deliver a package of work and be responsible for the preparation and coordination of detailed design and production information including drawings and documents for the design stages of projects. BIM: Be proficient in AutoDesk Revit and/or AutoCAD, taking the lead on day to day management of models and drawings. Be proficient in presentation software including Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch-Up or similar. Be able to input into office BIM / CAD processes and procedures. Benefits: Competitive Salary, Pension Scheme, Generous Annual Leave, Employee Assistance Programme, Opportunities for career advancement. Additional leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay Store discount Transport links Flexitime Monday to Friday Work Location: In person

D365 F&O Managing Solution Architect Salary: 115,000 to 130,000 pa + 8-10% Bonus (depending on experience) plus benefits, perks and healthcare options Job Type: Permanent Location: Hybrid / 2 x days per week - Travel to client site Overview: We are on the lookout for a talented and Senior D365 Finance and Operations Managing Solutions Architect with very strong functional experience and focus. The ideal candidate will have industry experience in Finance and/or solid exposure and to Supply Chain. They will have demonstrable senior Consulting or Architecture experience. This role also offers clear career progression opportunities to Capability Lead level. It could be a great opportunity for candidates stepping up from top-end Functional lead roles to Solution Architect. Your Role: The role is delivery focused, working on a single client project at a time with the opportunity to support sales and pre-sales activities if of interest. Oversee and shape user needs gathering to ensure technical fit, helping inform the wider architecture of the solution to meet client objectives and goals as well as user needs. Own the high level and low-level solution design of end-to-end Microsoft Dynamics 365 FinOps projects. Design solutions with focus on security, accessibility and performance to ensure safety and scalability. Design the integration architecture and interfaces required using the full capabilities of the Microsoft technology stack. Be a key person interacting with client stakeholders, building relationships and customer trust in the capabilities of Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform and demonstrate the art of the possible that inspires clients and colleagues to deliver the best technical solution possible. Your skills and experience: Strong Functional and Architectural knowledge and passion for the technologies and capabilities provided by Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform. The out of the box capabilities and limitations. As well as a wider understanding of the Microsoft technology stack, including but not limited to Azure and SharePoint. Knowledge of software engineering best practices and limitation with Dynamics 365 FinOps as well as Microsoft Dynamics CRM SDK, X , C#, Visual Studio and Team Foundation Server. Full implementation lifecycle experience of ERP based programmes within Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform. Experience with Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD), ideally using Azure DevOps. Experience in delivering projects according to an agile methodology, planning projects and releases in sprints and writing Epics, Features and User Stories. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we want to hear from you! Please send updated CV

Do you want to lead cutting-edge security architecture and compliance projects for critical infrastructure clients? Do you want to step into a high-impact, senior consultancy role with clear scop for leadership and influence? We re partnered with a specialist cyber consultancy delivering solutions across architecture, compliance, and offensive testing. They re now looking for a Principal Security Design Consultant to steer high-value client engagements across both security architecture and GRC. You ll work on complex regulatory frameworks (e.g. NIST, ISO27001, CAF, IEC 62443), lead design reviews, and guide clients through secure solution design. You ll also support junior consultants, contribute to pre-sales, and help shape internal service innovation. THE ROLE: Leading client engagements across compliance frameworks including ISO, IEC 62443 & NIST Acting as a trusted advisor across enterprise-grade architecture design and review. Designing secure solutions aligned to client-specific regulatory environments and contributing to solution proposals, designs and technical documentation. Mentoring junior and mid-level consultants and supporting the sales and marketing function with technical input. KEY SKILLS: Experience across cyber security and GRC. Strong understanding of TOGAF, SABSA, and major compliance frameworks (e.g ISO27001 & IEC 62443) Experience leading consultancy or internal projects in regulated sectors. Ability to lead projects and mentor others. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. BENEFITS: 26 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, plus the option to buy/sell up to 5 days of annual leave per year. Company funded medical cover. Enhanced Company Pension Scheme up to 6%. Employee-funded car leasing scheme. Life Assurance & Income Protection Scheme We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.

Senior Cloud Engineer Permanent Leicester - Hybrid £55,000-£65,000 VIQU have partnered with an innovative organisation offering an exciting opportunity for a Senior Cloud Engineer to join their Infrastructure and Cloud team, where you ll play a key role in shaping secure, scalable cloud platforms across Microsoft Azure and GCP. In this role, you ll take the lead on developing and enhancing cloud infrastructure using Terraform and other IaC practices, collaborating closely with architects and stakeholders to deliver modern, resilient solutions. You ll drive automation, strengthen cloud security and governance, and implement smart monitoring to ensure the platform remains stable, high-performing, and ready to support future growth, giving you the chance to make a real impact while working with cutting-edge technology. Key Responsibilities: Design, deploy, and manage scalable, reliable, and secure cloud platforms on Azure and GCP. Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) solutions using Terraform. Automate the provisioning and management of serverless functions, databases, containers, and other PaaS resources. Implement monitoring and alerting to proactively identify and resolve platform issues. Ensure adherence to security best practices across cloud infrastructure. Mentor and guide junior engineers, offering support in both technical and non-technical areas. Act as a point of escalation for complex incidents and platform issues. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and alignment with overall IT infrastructure. What We re Looking For: Extensive experience working with Azure and GCP cloud platforms. Proficient in Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform, as well as automation tools like Ansible and PowerShell. Experience in Azure Networking (Express Route, Virtual Networks, NSG, Azure Firewall) and Azure Security (Azure Key Vault, Identity Management, AAD Connect). Strong understanding of Azure IaaS and PaaS resources, Azure DevOps, and Azure monitoring tools (Log Analytics, App Insights). Experience with Azure SQL, AKS, and managing cloud-native applications. Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to engage with senior stakeholders and manage expectations. Proven ability to manage complex cloud infrastructure projects and deliver on time and to specification. Benefits: 25% off a wide range of products from leading brands Performance-based company bonus and Sharesave scheme. On-site nursery (OFSTED Outstanding). Discounted gym memberships and access to health & wellbeing services. Free on-site parking and digital GP services. Senior Cloud Engineer Permanent Leicester - Hybrid £55,000-£65,000 Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Belle Hegarty via the VIQU IT website or (url removed) Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment.

Associate Director - Development Infrastructure About the Role: We are looking for an experienced Associate Director to lead and oversee the design and delivery of development infrastructure projects, with a primary focus on roads, drainage, and utilities for residential and mixed-use developments. This is a senior leadership position responsible for managing both internal and external teams to ensure the efficient, cost-effective, and compliant delivery of civil engineering solutions. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the design and delivery of civil engineering infrastructure (S38, S104, S278, S106) for housing, commercial, or mixed-use development projects. Focus on business development and fee generation including tendering, bidding and winning projects. Manage and mentor a team of civil engineers, technicians, and external consultants. Ensure all infrastructure works comply with relevant design standards (DMRB, Sewers for Adoption, Building Regulations, SuDS guidance, etc.). Review, approve, and provide technical oversight on detailed designs for roads, drainage, earthworks, and utility systems. Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources effectively, ensuring successful delivery of multiple projects. Coordinate and liaise with planning, architecture, construction, and legal teams to align infrastructure delivery with overall project goals. Maintain relationships with adopting authorities and ensure successful technical approvals and agreements. Oversee the integration of sustainable drainage design (SuDS) and ensure compliance with current environmental and planning policies. Provide expert advice and strategic direction on complex technical issues and drive the development of best practices within the team. Required Experience & Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. Experience in civil infrastructure design and delivery, particularly in residential/mixed-use development. Strong understanding of UK highways and drainage legislation, including S38, S104, S278, and S106 processes. Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams and collaborating with external consultants. Strong project management, communication, and client-facing skills. Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroDrainage/Flow. Desirable: Experience in land feasibility and early-stage design assessments. Knowledge of land development, earthworks, and remediation strategies. If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Adam Butler at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us.

I am searching for a permanent and remote working Lead iOS Developer / Lead Mobile App Developer for an exciting and growing technology focused business. The role is offered on a remote basis but you MUST be based in England/UK. You will play a significant role in both the design and implementation of our client's products, applications, tools and services, using native iOS languages, technologies and frameworks. Technology and innovation play a vital part of our customers future and working as a as a Lead iOS Developer / Lead Mobile App Developer you will be responsible for participating in regular technical sessions and talking to their community of iOS Developers about frameworks, tools, techniques and best practices. As one of the most senior iOS Developers and Engineers on the team, you will support the Head of Engineering by providing coaching to a discrete group of individuals. You will play a pivotal role in writing a low-level design for the services that need to be implemented. You will also take part occasionally with Architectural reviews within a wider group of Architectural professionals. About You To be successful as the Lead iOS Developer / Lead Mobile App Developer you will need extensive commercial iOS software development experience. You will also have the following experience: - Excellent knowledge of Swift, Swift UI and Swift Data including relevant framework design patterns and iOS native best practices. Knowledge of the most up to date versions of iOS native features, frameworks and tooling. Detailed knowledge of testing within Swift (both unit and integration). Detailed knowledge of logging frameworks and best practices around support and SDLC practices. A proven commercial history for not only developing sophisticated mobile applications in Swift & Swift UI, but how to ensure successful delivery of Apps within Apple Store and the reviewing process. The ability to understand and coach other members of the team about memory profiling, performance and code efficiencies towards cleaner application architecture when developing iOS native apps would be a distinct advantage. Lead iOS Developers / Lead iOS Engineers perform a vital role within our clients technical services and as such you are required to develop well engineered solutions, and you MUST be an effective communicator. We are also looking for skills in a mixture of the following: - The ability to write and understand feature tickets as part of a backlog or active sprint. Supporting Product Managers and the Head of Delivery / Head of Engineering in prioritising the work items and understanding how each ticket fits within an end-to-end use case. Able to effectively communicate design decisions with peers and take an active role within the lead software engineering forum. Able to manage and facilitate effective agile ceremonies such as daily scrum and planning. Able to communicate and demonstrate capabilities within an audience including senior stakeholders. About The Business Our client is a nationally recognised business who deliver award-winning solutions to a wide range of customers in diverse market sectors. Our client is immensely proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and they celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Collaboration is at the heart of what they do, and they take pride in coming together to achieve remarkable things. The role comes with a wide-range of benefits to support your well-being and career growth, including: Very Competitive Salary. Generous Holiday Allowance: 25 day's holiday plus bank holidays, with the option of adding up to 5 days additional unpaid leave days per year. Annual Lifestyle Allowance. Pension Scheme: Matched up to 6% for the first 3 years, and up to 10% thereafter. Private Health Insurance (Vitality). Group Income Protection Scheme. Charitable Fundraising. Cycle to Work and Gym Flex Schemes. Internal Coaching and Mentoring. Training and Career Progression. Family-Friendly Policies. Free Parking (if and when onsite). Please note, to be considered for this role you MUST be based in the UK and you MUST have the Right to Work long-term in England/UK without Company Sponsorship. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Operations Manager Location: Haverhill, Cambs Salary: £38,000 to £45,000 per year Reports to: Managing Director / Operations Director A well-established and fast-growing organisation within the graphics, signage, and visual production sector is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee its operational and production activities. This senior role is pivotal in ensuring the seamless delivery of signage, interior décor, architectural film, vehicle graphics, and a range of bespoke visual solutions. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, technical understanding, and the ability to optimise workflows in a fast-paced creative production environment. Key Responsibilities Leadership and Team Management • Lead, support, and develop the operational team, promoting high performance and continuous improvement • Oversee training, development, staffing levels, and resource planning • Ensure compliance with company policies, HR procedures, and operational protocols Operational Oversight • Ensure all production activities meet strict quality, timeline, and budget expectations • Manage production workflows and schedule equipment maintenance • Coordinate closely with the Design and Client Solutions Manager on production planning and specifications • Maintain a safe, compliant working environment and escalate issues promptly when needed • Manage relationships with outsourced suppliers, installers, and manufacturing partners • Maintain and update the work schedule, prioritising urgent or high-value tasks • Source materials cost-effectively and ensure timely supplier and customer deliveries Client and Supplier Engagement • Maintain excellent customer service standards throughout the lifecycle of each project • Attend and lead site surveys, installations, and client meetings when required • Oversee all delivery-related activities and communication Cross-Functional Collaboration • Support financial processes including quotations, invoicing, stock management, reporting, and credit control • Contribute to sales and marketing initiatives including digital activity and promotional events • Uphold brand standards and provide accurate technical guidance on materials and production techniques • Provide cover for the Design and Client Solutions Manager when needed • Collaborate with additional sites to maximise efficiency, capacity, and resource sharing Strategic Coordination • Work alongside senior leadership to help shape long-term operational strategy • Stay informed of the latest materials, equipment, and production methods, advising on improvements • Support the implementation of new technical solutions and best practices • Undertake reasonable additional duties as required by management Skills, Experience, and Qualifications • Strong leadership experience with the ability to perform under pressure IDeally 5 years or more in the printing industry (ideally digital print) • Proficiency in Google/Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Proven initiative, adaptability, and reliability • Valid UK driving licence If you are interested in the role of Operations Manager and feel that you have the relevant experience, please contact your Recruitment Partner, Lisa Logan at Unicorn Resourcing on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) If this job isn't exactly right for you but you're looking for something new, please contact us for a confidential career discussion. Unicorn Resourcing Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in regard to this Permanent opportunity.

About the role Essex County Council is ambitious and by 2030 it will be one of the most forward looking, effective and financially sustainable Councils in the country. ECC will be a leading-edge digital council that drives excellent customer service with transformation at the heart of service excellence. The Product and Delivery team will provide product leadership and direction. They will develop a bold product vision, translating this into a roadmap of prioritised deliverables, planning and managing the different phases of the product delivery lifecycle, iterating a product over time to meet user needs, and ensuring products are built effectively, on time and to budget, setting high standards to ensure products meet user needs. The team will also be responsible for artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic process automation capabilities. This role will lead, monitor, optimise and continuously improve the delivery of software components so that the Council can provide simple user experiences and achieve better outcomes for people and businesses. They will be responsible for leading the team writing clean, accessible code that is open by default and easy for others to reuse, developing software which meets user needs and creates meaningful interactions and relationships with users. Knowledge, Skills & Experience Educated to Degree Level or equivalent by experience in a relevant subject. Hold relevant Microsoft certifications such as PL-100: Power Platform App Maker, PL-200: Power Platform Functional Consultant, PL-400: Power Platform Developer, PL-600: Power Platform Solution Architect. Proven experience with Microsoft Power Automate Desktop and DevOps. Solid understanding of Microsoft 365, Dataverse, and Azure Services Understanding of application lifecycle management (ALM) in Power Platform Knowledge of JSON, Power Fx, JavaScript, HTML and SQL. Qualification or high level of demonstrable capability with relevant vendor business applications Desirable: Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of, and capability to work within, relevant ICT related standards including HMG Security Policy Framework, IITIL V3, ISO/IEC 38500, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 22301, ISO/IEC 20000, PRINCE2 and MSP Good written and verbal communication skills with ability to present information in simple and accessible language to a wide range of audiences Experience of balancing the needs of users with organization priorities to make the right decisions and empowering teams to act upon them Evidence of continual professional development to keep pace with technical and business change that meet defined SFIA V7 competencies Organisational Behaviours/Professional Competence Implementing changes and continually evaluating service to improve the area of work, while maintaining the highest possible levels of service quality are continually delivered Working collaboratively within and across functions to and thinking commercially support the delivery of best possible outcomes for our customers on a financially sustainable basis. Deliver exemplar customer interactions to individuals and communities which support strong relationships and a reputation for achieving outcomes and resolving issues. Roles at this level will be focused on delivering results in a specific functional area. They will hold expertise on the application of policy and improvement of service delivery. These roles have clear team budgets and targets set within the overall service requirements Effective utilisation of digital technologies and innovation across the function. Equality and diversity is celebrated and considered as part of all decisions taken. Managing complex issues and resources to meet the needs of customers and deliver the best possible outcomes Operational planning and performance review to maintain exceptional service delivery and ensures the political objectives and priorities of the council are met Using professional expertise to translate goals and plans into ways of working that comply with relevant legislation and statutory requirements and manages a level of appropriate risk.