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About the Role We re seeking a qualified, ambitious Senior Finance Manager to oversee financial reporting, statutory accounts, audit, tax, and treasury for a growing, change-focused organization. This role will play a key part in shaping how the finance function operates through a period of transformation and growth, including a head office relocation. Strong leadership, process improvement, and change management skills are essential. Key Responsibilities Lead statutory reporting, audits, corporate financing, tax, and compliance. Develop and enhance financial control frameworks, policies, and systems. Manage a small finance team to deliver high-quality reporting and controls. Drive improvements in month-end close and reporting speed. Support investor and auditor relationships. Oversee group tax compliance, strategy, and cash management. Deliver ad-hoc finance projects including systems optimization and UK GAAP updates. Candidate Profile Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 2 5 years PQE. Background in group finance or audit (Top 10 firm experience ideal). Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Proven ability to manage ambiguity and process transformation. Sector knowledge in social care desirable. Senior Finance Manager - Apply now.

Road Surfacing Supervisor - Yorkshire Region Very Competitive + Excellent Shift Uplift for Night Time & Weekend Working + Bonus + Car + Private Healthcare Permanent Full-time Principal Contractor Regional Travel Looking to lead visible, high-value resurfacing operations for a principal contractor with real regional clout? Join a highly regarded surfacing business delivering strategic and local network improvement schemes across Yorkshire. This is a rare opportunity to run night and day schemes on motorways, A-roads, urban frameworks, rural roads, airfields and more - backed by dedicated commercial, planning and logistics teams. You'll be a key figure in a professional site leadership team, taking responsibility for safe, productive, on-time delivery of complex surfacing programmes. What's in it for you? Very Competitive base salary Premium shift uplift: 9pm-5am and 7pm-1am paid at % Weekend uplift: Paid at time and a half Annual bonus + company van or allowance + fuel + tools Private medical cover + 25 days leave + 8% pension Supportive team, modern systems, and clear route for progression What You'll Be Doing Supervising multiple live resurfacing operations across motorway closures, dual carriageways, local streets, airfields, rural roads and council frameworks Delivering machine-lay asphalt surfacing to SHW and BS(phone number removed) standards, using SMA, Bitmac, HRA and other materials Leading direct and subcontract gangs, scheduling labour, plant, materials and deliveries Managing on-site safety (RAMS, toolbox talks, permits), programme sequencing and cost efficiency Liaising with Contracts Managers and Quantity Surveyors to flag any variations or out-of-scope works Ensuring all paperwork, shift records and compliance documentation is accurate and submitted electronically Playing a visible, proactive leadership role - ensuring every site is delivered safely on time, within scope and budget Who You Are You're already working as a Surfacing Supervisor or Site Foreman, leading machine-lay road surfacing operations on strategic or local highways. You're used to running sites safely and efficiently, maintaining compliance, and working collaboratively with delivery and commercial teams. You may currently be working for a national surfacing contractor, a principal highways contractor, or a regional infrastructure firm - but you'll know what it means to lead crews in a live road environment and how to get the job done properly, not just quickly. Ideally, you have extensive experience of: Supervising direct labour and specialist subcontractors (e.g. planing, barrier, lining, paver hire) Delivering schemes with night working, TM coordination, or complex phasing Being commercially aware - understanding out-of-scope work, tracking quantities, and preventing slippage Setting the tone on site with a calm, firm, safety-first presence Minimum Requirements Valid CSCS card (Supervisor level) SSSTS or SMSTS Ideally a NRSWA Supervisor ticket (preferred but not essential) Willingness to work flexible shifts: 9pm-5am, 7pm-1am, some weekends (enhanced pay applies) A driving licence and a professional, proactive approach to site leadership and compliance Location Based from Yorkshire (regional office is in West Yorkshire), covering regional travel across: M62, A1(M), M1 corridors West & South Yorkshire Local council frameworks and framework partnerships Easy commute from Leeds, Wakefield, Doncaster, Barnsley, Goole, Bradford, Pontefract and surrounding areas. This is not just a shift job - it's a key operational leadership position. You'll be trusted to take control of your sites, influence commercial decisions, and represent your team with pride. Apply in confidence quoting reference LX (phone number removed)

Strategic Bids Architect Location: Hybrid working, need to be able to get to offices in Midlands at least once a week) Package: 80,000- 90,000 + company car (EV scheme) + bonus (all travel and expenses covered0 Shape the Future of Digital Transformation in Public Services & Defence Delighted to be partnering with a leading UK-headquartered organisation to find a Strategic Bids Architect -a pivotal role driving the design of AI-powered, data-driven, and cloud-native solutions for high-value, large-scale bids . This is your opportunity to influence multi-million-pound deals , define digital and AI strategy , and act as the technical authority behind proposals that transform critical services. You'll work at the heart of strategic growth, collaborating with CxO-level stakeholders , bid teams, and delivery leaders to craft architectures that balance innovation, compliance, and commercial success . What You'll Do Lead solution design for major bids and RFPs, shaping early deal strategy. Define architectures that leverage AI, automation, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP). Ensure solutions are visionary yet practical , aligning with delivery feasibility and governance. Influence decisions that directly impact competitiveness and long-term success. What You'll Bring Proven experience in complex digital transformation or cloud architecture . Strong expertise in AI, data, and automation technologies . A track record of leading solution design for strategic bids or pre-sales engagements . Knowledge of enterprise frameworks (TOGAF, ITIL) and AI governance . Commercial acumen-connecting technology choices to business outcomes. Due to the nature of this role, UK Security Clearance (SC) eligibility is essential. Ready to take the lead on game-changing bids ? Apply now and help shape the next generation of public service and defence solutions.

This role is for a brand-new 3-bed OFSTED-registered children's residential home opening in Leicester. The home will support children and young people aged 8-17 with learning disabilities , providing a warm, therapeutic, and empowering environment where young people can build confidence, develop life skills, and achieve meaningful, personalised outcomes. The provider is seeking an experienced leader within children's residential care who brings strong values, excellent safeguarding knowledge, and a passion for delivering high-quality care. The ideal candidate will be: An experienced OFSTED Registered Manager or a senior leader ready to step into OFSTED registration Experienced in managing children's residential settings Strong in understanding legislation, safeguarding, and regulatory frameworks Skilled in leadership, communication, and organisation Committed to delivering a nurturing, empowerment-focused environment Qualified to NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Children & Young People's Workforce Holder of the QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Children's Services (or willing to work towards this) In possession of a full UK driving licence The organisation is known for being values-led, child-focused, and committed to supporting young people to celebrate their individuality and achieve positive outcomes. They are now offering an exciting opportunity for an OFSTED Registered Manager to lead this new home. The successful candidate will be key in establishing high standards of care, embedding robust safeguarding, and creating a stable, nurturing environment where young people can thrive. As an OFSTED Registered Manager, you will: Lead and manage a therapeutic, child-centered home focused on safety and positive outcomes Ensure full compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards Inspire, motivate, and support a dedicated staff team Oversee budgets, resources, and day-to-day operations Safeguard young people and engage effectively with external professionals Drive continuous improvement and uphold the home's Statement of Purpose If you are passionate about transforming young people's lives and shaping a new children's service from the ground up, this role offers the chance to make a significant and meaningful impact.

Head of Product Operations and Support A leading global provider of new generation IT solutions to the global Travel, Transportation and Logistics industries is looking for a Head of Product Operations and Support. The role reports to the Chief Customer Officer. The Head of Product Operations and Support is a key leadership role responsible for establishing, managing, and scaling high-performing global support and operations functions. The role entails defining operational strategies, fostering service delivery excellence, driving support automation and ensuring a superior customer experience across all products and services that support mission-critical business operations in the aviation, cruise and hospitality industries worldwide. While the IT Operations team under the CTO manages 24x7 cloud infrastructure operations, this is a complimentary role focused on application-related support. Currently, Product Operations and Support functions operate within individual product lines. This role is part of an effort to consolidate these into a centralized function. The consolidated team will be responsible for all application-layer support activities, including platform-related issues, production incident management, performance monitoring, L2/L3 issue resolution and end-user ticket handling. Key Responsibilities: Support Strategy and Operations Setup - Design the global support operations framework, covering incident management, service request handling, L2/L3 models and escalation handling. - Establish and manage a 24x7 global support structure including regional support teams, tools, processes and SLAs. - Define operating models for product support, including interfaces with Cloud Operations, Product, Engineering, Delivery and Customer Success teams. - Drive operational efficiency in all dimensions - consolidation of activities, usage of tools, new models based on AI. People and Process Leadership - Build and lead a high-performing team of support managers, operations analysts and technical specialists. - Define and institutionalize SOPs, playbooks, onboarding frameworks, shift models and knowledge management systems. - Drive operational excellence using ITIL or equivalent service management frameworks. Customer Experience and Escalation Management - Ensure responsive and technically sound support experience for all customer segments. - Serve as a senior escalation point for critical issues impacting customer business, both internally and externally. - Work closely with Customer Success to track and improve CSAT, NPS and incident resolution metrics. Tools, Automation & Data - Lead evaluation and implementation of support platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira Service Desk). - Implement monitoring, alerting and proactive issue detection systems to reduce reactive support. - Drive automation of repeatable processes to reduce MTTR (mean time to resolution) and increase efficiency. Governance, Reporting & Stakeholder Communication - Develop governance frameworks including service performance reviews, RCA tracking and compliance reporting. - Own operational dashboards, SLA/KPI reporting and executive-level updates. - Work cross-functionally with Cloud Operations, Product, Engineering, and Delivery to ensure timely feedback loops and resolution. Continuous Improvement and Innovation - Identify operational gaps and drive continuous improvement programs. - Introduce the best practices from SaaS/enterprise product support and global operations. - Stay current with industry trends in support automation, self-service and AI-driven support models. Mandatory Requirements: - 15+ years of experience in leading support/operations roles in enterprise SaaS or technology environments. - Familiarity with cloud-based environments (AWS) and observability platforms. - Background in managing support across hybrid or multi-tenant platforms. - Proven experience in building and scaling global support teams and operational processes. - Expertise in support tooling, incident/problem/change management and SLA/KPI frameworks. - Strong customer focus with a deep understanding of service delivery in a mission-critical business context. - Operational efficiency improvement through usage of tools including AI driven models - Exceptional leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable Skills: - Exposure to the aviation, logistics or travel technology sectors. - Certifications in ITIL, PMP, or equivalent service and project management methodologies. - Experience in DevOps/SRE environments with close coordination with engineering and QA. Practicalities: - Flexible Location. - Competitive Package. - International travel required.

Enterprise Architect - 12-Month Contract Location: Hybrid - Salisbury / Fareham Contract Length: 12 Months Overview We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead strategic architectural direction and drive organisation-wide transformation. This role is ideal for a senior architecture professional who can translate business strategy into effective change, influence cross-functional delivery, and provide authoritative guidance across business, data, and technology domains. Key Responsibilities As an Enterprise Architect, you will: Define and own the enterprise architecture vision, strategy, and roadmap across business, technology and data domains (covering 'as is', 'to be', and transitional states) Identify priorities for change and enable delivery at pace Lead and influence the delivery of cross-cutting capabilities that support organisational change Understand the organisational ecosystem, its interdependencies, and relevant reference architectures Provide strategic oversight across all architecture domains, portfolios, and programmes Recommend scalable, sustainable and value-for-money architecture approaches Establish and maintain architectural principles, policies, and standards Provide architectural assurance and ensure alignment with enterprise strategy Collaborate with stakeholders to support decision-making and resolve cross-team challenges Build and support the architecture community Conduct horizon scanning to identify industry trends and assess their organisational impact Skills & Experience Architecture for the Whole Context Assess industry and societal trends and their organisational impact Anticipate policy changes and build architectural resilience Coach others in trend awareness and strategic thinking Architecture Communication Engage effectively with senior technical and non-technical stakeholders Mediate complex architectural discussions Secure support for high-impact architectural initiatives Mentor colleagues in architecture communication Commercial Perspective Understand contractual frameworks and supplier selection Evaluate and select appropriate suppliers Community Collaboration Resolve cross-department issues at senior level Mentor teams in collaboration, team dynamics, and conflict resolution Architectural Decision-Making Lead high-risk, high-complexity architectural decisions Manage organisation-wide architectural risks Develop and lead architectural governance and assurance Enterprise Architecture Design and guide architectures covering technology, people, process, and organisation Influence structures and ways of working beyond your immediate team Ensure alignment between organisation-wide change and architecture strategy Problem Definition & Shaping Lead framing of complex or high-risk problems Coach others in challenging assumptions and shaping solution options Qualifications Required: TOGAF or ISEB (Information Systems Examination Board) One of the following: ITIL Certification IT4IT Certification COBIT Certification

Technical Pre-Sales Consultant (Experience & Transformation) Salary: 60,000 - 75,000 + 10,000 team performance bonus Structure: Bonus-only (not commission-based) Location: Hybrid (UK) About the Role This opportunity sits within a growing Experience & Transformation function, focused on helping major organisations make better use of data, cloud technologies, and customer experience platforms. The team works across sectors including retail, financial services, gaming, travel, and technology, supporting clients with strategic transformation, cloud adoption, and customer solutions. The Technical Pre-Sales Consultant will play a key role in shaping cloud and technology proposals for enterprise clients. The role combines technical solution design, consultancy, and pre-sales expertise-supporting sales cycles, advising on cloud architectures, and ensuring proposals are both commercially sound and technically robust. Reporting into the Director of Strategy & Growth, you will work closely with sales, delivery, engineering, and partner teams to design solutions that support customer transformation programmes. What You'll Be Doing Client Engagement & Discovery Lead technical discovery sessions to understand client challenges, goals, and cloud maturity. Translate business needs into scalable architectures across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments. Present solutions clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Solution Design & Proposal Support Architect cloud-native and hybrid solutions using AWS, Azure, GCP or multi-cloud frameworks. Produce technical proposals, diagrams, and presentations for pitches and RFPs. Support win strategies and shape technical value propositions. Sales Enablement & Strategy Provide detailed technical input for RFP/RFI responses. Contribute to deal reviews, account planning, and go-to-market discussions. Stay up to date with cloud trends, certifications, and competitive positioning. Partner Engagement Work with partners such as AWS, Microsoft, Databricks, and Snowflake to align solutions with partner technologies. Participate in partner workshops, labs, and pre-sales activities. Contribute to the development of new packaged solutions and service offerings. Internal Collaboration Act as the bridge between sales, engineering, and delivery teams. Advise product and marketing teams on market needs and solution enhancements. Support team enablement, solution development, and deal strategy. Required Skills & Experience 5+ years' experience in technical pre-sales, solution consulting, or cloud solution architecture . Strong background in AWS, Azure, GCP , or hybrid cloud design. Ability to consult on secure, scalable, cost-optimised cloud solutions. Experience in regulated sectors (finance, healthcare, gaming) is beneficial. Understanding of FinOps, cloud governance, cost optimisation and data modernisation. Knowledge of security practices, DevOps, containers, APIs, and cloud-native services. Confident presenting technical solutions to C-suite, IT leadership, and commercial teams. Skilled in simplifying complex concepts and addressing objections with clarity. Strong relationship builder with experience working cross-functionally. Qualifications Relevant cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP) preferred. What's on Offer 60,000 - 75,000 salary 10,000 bonus linked to team performance Hybrid working model Pension scheme Life insurance Personal accident insurance Private health insurance (after 2nd anniversary) Sickness & disability income protection (after 3rd anniversary) Access to a range of flexible benefits We Are Aspire Ltd are a Disability Confident Commited employer

Description Our local government clients in Hillingdon, Greater London, require a Finance Business Partner - Interims to support the Head of Finance, including environmental and regulatory services. Experience in local government is essential for the role, with service-specific knowledge and experience desirable. The post holder will need to be able to manage competing priorities across supporting the service with Understanding their in-year financial position, whilst also contributing to the development of the MTFS, and later in the year, preparing for the financial year-end. Working with Oracle Fusion is desirable. Required to be in the office one to two days a week. Your key responsibilities will include: To provide direct financial support to the Directorates to enable them to develop their strategic economic plans and ensure that the service's future needs are reflected in the medium-term financial forecasts. To support the Head of Finance in the provision of high-quality financial advice to Corporate Directors, Heads of Service and budget managers across the Directorates through day-to-day management and coordination of a service finance team Qualification Essential GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics. Part/Fully qualified Accountant - CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent experience. A minimum of 1-year post-qualification experience Advanced Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Social Media and Oracle Fusion - CRM. Q ualifications, Knowledge, and Experience Requirements - Criteria to be Evaluated at the Shortlisting Stage. Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, including attending evening meetings as required. Experience as a finance professional in a large and complex public sector organisation, and an Understanding of the annual financial cycle and regime within local authorities. A good Understanding of the statutory and regulatory financial framework for local government. Experience in building partnerships and working effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Evidence of developing financial strategies and project work in an operational finance setting and across service boundaries. Experience in the successful management of significant budgets in a comparable public sector organisation. Experience of working across the full range of the accountancy function. Knowledge of accounting principles and practices is necessary to provide financial control and direction. Strong analytical and technical skills and the ability to clearly present financial information. Knowledge and Understanding of the core objectives, and an Understanding of the legislative frameworks and key issues relevant to local government financial management generally. Ability to extract and manipulate relevant financial data from the core financial information systems with advanced Microsoft Office skills. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with Members and senior management. Advanced technical financial skills such as capital investment appraisal, options appraisal, economic modelling, benchmarking, and appropriate financial inputs into business cases. Ability to use professional judgement effectively in the management of the financial affairs A sound Understanding of the political environment and the role of elected members. An Understanding of the specific financial and business context facing the service Directorate and the relevant legislative requirements and context. Ability to contribute effectively in a large complex organisation to plans for transformational change and improvement. Essential Compliance Requirements 3 Years References A pre-engagement screening is mandatory for this role. Please be prepared for this additional step in the application process. Diamond Blaque Group, a leading public sector provider, is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. Our organisation is deeply committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace.

DevSecOps Lead +Permanent opportunity +On site in Basingstoke +DV cleared role + 78,000 - 104,000 Skills: +DevOps +Team leadership +CI/CD pipelines +Azure / AWS As a Lead DevSecOps Engineer you will contribute to this by driving the technical delivery of the DevSecOps (CI/CD pipelines and integrated security tooling) and associated processes, ensuring these are delivered and utilised in the most effective way. The role promises exciting opportunities, use of cutting-edge technologies and a culture that encourages innovation, nurtures talent and drives delivery excellence. It provides the right candidate with an exciting career path and real opportunity to not only grow themselves but to influence the business as we work together to bring our Defence customers into the digital age. On the project, this role will report into (and support) the DevSecOps Tech Lead (MSL) and will lead the engineers, to drive scrum teams' adoption of the DevOps toolchain. This team is widely recognised as an exciting and inspiring team, driving positive change on one of DNS's most critical and technologically advanced programmes, this role provides excellent customer exposure and a real opportunity to catapult your career forwards. Owns significant parts of the Solution, Development of automation scripts, writes Build Automation scripts (Ansible) and IaC (Terraform), configures and builds CI/CD pipelines. Advises on use of DevOps Tooling, best practices and secure engineering processes. Works with DevOps delivery team to understand roadmap and processes. Works with the Customer to ensure that DevOps adoption is aligned to Engineering process. Preferably experienced at working in an agile, sprint-based lifecycle. Experienced with both Windows and Linux operating systems. Work closely with the DevSecOps Tech Lead (MSL), Managed Service Teams and Engineering Process Lead to drive the usage and implementation of DevOps tooling to facilitate secure build and test automation. Develop, and document re-usable automation scripts and IaC artefacts to assist various teams on the project in their deliveries. Act as an evangelist and advisor on the use of DevOps tools and Automation technologies. Your role will involve Responsible for the significant aspects of the technical implementation, delivery and assurance of the DevSecOps tooling, associated processed and ways of working. Leading Technical Implementation and design activities, making Design decisions and assessing options. Advising on use of DevSecOps technologies and processes, to senior customers. Works with DevSecOps Tech Lead (MSL)., Product Owners and Scrum Master to define/prioritise work and raise Risks/Dependencies. Works with DevSecOps Tech Lead (MSL) to ensure the DevSecOps implementation satisfies its requirements and ensuring it aligns to the Business Outcomes and security needs. Mentoring junior engineers and making implementation decisions. Contribution to Planning the work for the team. Reporting on progress and tracking this with Solution Owner. Defines Support Approach working with Service/Support Team. Engages with other teams on the usage of the tooling and dependency management. Your transferable skills and experience: Key Skills Significant experience in the Implementation / Configuration / Usage in a number of the following - CI/CD Pipelines, ideally Azure DevOps IaC code tooling , including Terraform, Ansible, Harbor SCA/IAST/DAST tooling, e.g. Black Duck, Coverity, Codesight, JFrog, Snyk Automated Test tooling , ideally Selenium / Robot Framework Test Management Tooling ideally Azure Test Plans Secure Secrets Management, ideally Azure DevOps and Hashicorp Vault Version control with Git General Software Development Background Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. DevSecOps tooling and practices Technical Leadership If you'd like to discuss this DevSecOps Lead in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy! Job Title: Headteacher Location: Bestwood Village School, Nottingham, NG6 8TL Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week Monday to Friday Salary: £75,000 per annum (not pro rata) Contract: Permanent Term Time only Start: February 2026 UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. Bestwood Village School is entering an exciting period of growthand we are seeking an exceptional Headteacher to guide our brand-new Options Autism school into its next chapter. If you are a visionary educational leader with a passion for transforming the lives of children and young people with Autism Spectrum Continuum needs and complex learning profiles, we want to hear from you. This is more than a Headteacher role. This is your opportunity to build something extraordinaryto shape a school from the ground up, grow a committed team, and create a legacy of hope, ambition, and opportunity for learners who think and learn differently. About the Role As Headteacher, you will be the driving force behind the schools ethos, culture, and direction. You will lead with clarity and compassion, setting standards of excellence in teaching, pastoral care, and learner experience. This is a role for someone who not only understands specialist education, but embraces itsomeone who sees potential where others may see barriers, and who believes every child deserves a chance to flourish. Within the Outcomes First Group family, you will have the platform to design and innovate. Our approach is grounded in the belief that exceptional education begins with deep understanding: knowing each pupils strengths, interests, and aspirations, and shaping a personalised journey that builds confidence, skill, independence, and wellbeing. You will empower staff to share this missionestablishing a collaborative, reflective culture where every team member is valued and trusted. You will champion both academic ambition and holistic development, ensuring that every learner is nurtured, challenged, and given the tools to thrive within and beyond school life. This role is ideal for a leader who is energised by opportunity, unafraid of challenge, and committed to creating an inclusive environment where pupils dont simply attend schoolthey belong. Who Were Looking For We are seeking an inspiring and forward-thinking leader who can: Establish and lead a new school within the OFG network Translate vision into strategy, inspiring staff and pupils to achieve beyond expectations Shape a culture of aspiration, resilience and growth Recruit, mentor and empower a talented staff team Foster innovation, collaboration and shared accountability Ensure strong safeguarding, operational excellence and compliance from day one Essential Proven leadership experience as a Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher Experience supporting pupils with diverse and complex learning or behavioural needs Strong knowledge of Ofsted frameworks and school improvement practices Experience managing budgets and school resources Relevant teaching qualification If you are excited by the challenge of building excellence, driving innovation and making a transformational differencethis is your moment. Join us. Lead with purpose. Help us change futures at Bestwood Village School. About Us Bestwood Village School is a brand-new, specialist independent school in Bestwood Village, Nottinghamshire, providing a nurturing environment for autistic young people aged 716. With capacity for just 30 pupils, we offer a highly personalised approach to learning, ensuring every child receives the attention, support and encouragement they need to thrive. We are building something special: a place where pupils, staff and families work together to unlock potential, celebrate strengths and inspire ambition. Together at Bestwood, we ASPIRE to be the best versions of ourselves we can be. For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults.As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the sixth year running. Why join Options Autism? We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so youll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so youll get an exceptional reward package including: Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions Your Wellbeing Matters access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package thats right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. JBRP1_UKTJ

Adword Job Title: Enterprise Architect Location: Portsdown West, Fareham- Hybrid role Type of employment: 12 months contract Active ready to transfer SC Clearance Required Responsibilities: Minimum Requirement: Enterprise architects are leaders working across different levels within an organisation to translate the business strategy into business change and technical delivery. In this role, you will: Identify priorities for change to enable delivery at pace Lead and influence the delivery of cross-cutting capabilities that enable change Own the enterprise architecture vision, strategy and roadmaps from a business, technology and data perspective, including 'as is', 'to be' and transitional states Consult and support collaboration across the business Understand the organisation's ecosystem and its interdependencies, including reference architectures Take a strategic view across all architectural domains, portfolios and programmes Guide the organisation to make appropriate business, technology and data decisions by recommending reuse, sustainability and scalability, to achieve value for money and reduce risk Establish architectural principles, policies and standards Collaborate and consult with stakeholders to assure business, technology and data decisions are aligned with enterprise architecture strategy Develop the architecture community Carry out horizon scanning across industry, identifying emerging trends and their potential impact and opportunity for the organisation Skills and experiences include: Architecture for the whole context. Assess how trends in society and industry practices might impact the organisation. Work with people outside of your organisation to inform policies, strategies and standards Anticipate changes to policy and build resilience through your architectural work. Coach others in identifying important trends Architecture Communication. Communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels, and across organisations, using architecture communication techniques. Mediate between people in difficult architectural discussions. Gain support from business and technical stakeholders for architectural initiatives with high levels of risk, impact and complexity. Coach and support others in architecture communication. Commercial Perspective. Identify appropriate contractual frameworks and approaches. Identify, evaluate and select appropriate suppliers. Community Collaboration. Solve and unblock issues between teams or departments at the highest level. Coach the organisation on team dynamics and conflict resolution, while also building and growing the community. Making Architectural Decisions. Make and guide architectural design decisions characterised by high levels of risk and complexity. Identify and address architectural risks across the organisation or wider government. Lead and evolve architectural governance and assurance. Represent architectural governance as part of wider governance, for example, legal or commercial. Enterprise Architecture. Lead others designing architectures defining the technology, people, process and other elements needed to achieve organisation objectives. Work with others beyond the organisation to influence organisational structures, technology, people and processes to achieve objectives. Ensure organisation-wide changes align with the architectural strategy. Problem Definition and Shaping. Lead the framing of a problem characterised by high complexity, complication, or risk so that a solution can be created. Coach others in defining problems and describing appropriate options for solutions. Help others challenge requirements and assumptions, and identify opportunities when defining problems and solution options. Qualifications: TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework), ISEB (Information Systems Examination Board) and one of the following: ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) Certification IT4IT Certification COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies) Certification If you're excited about this role then we would like to hear from you! Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it to Prasanna com and let's start the conversation! Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Cumbria ( avg 2 days per fortnight onsite) Role details: Our client, a leader in the Defence and Security sector, is seeking a seasoned Lead Solution Architect to join help design and implement enterprise level solutions leveraging the latest SIEMENS CAD & PLM software. This permanent role offers hybrid and flexible working arrangements, providing an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic and innovative environment. Key Responsibilities: Optimising architecture solutions against schedules, scope, sequence, requirements, strategic objectives, cost elements, and supportability Influencing stakeholders at all levels, from Director to Subject Matter Experts, while leading other architects to secure agreement on architectures and solutions Designing and implementing enterprise-level solutions leveraging the latest SIEMENS CAD & PLM software Integrating solutions into existing CAM, MES, and ERP systems supporting quality, testing, construction, and manufacturing processes Evaluating and selecting appropriate technologies and vendors to meet the submarine programme needs Collaborating with technology and software partners to resolve complex technical issues Developing and maintaining enterprise architecture frameworks, aligning business demand and strategy with industry-proven practices and solutions Managing governance processes to ensure that the solution build adheres to architecture and design review quality criteria Job Requirements Essential: Experience as either a CAD or PLM Consultant/Architect, with proven experience in designing and implementing solutions for large engineering programmes Familiarity with architecture repository tools such as Enterprise Architect and architecture modelling frameworks Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and at business change communication events Desirable: Experience with JIRA and Confluence for supporting agile delivery methodologies or similar collaboration tools Knowledge of SAP and PE&O product suites or similar for use on large manufacturing projects Benefits: Competitive pension scheme Enhanced annual leave allowance Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan Flexible working Employee assistance programme Cycle to Work scheme Employee discounts Annual incentive eligibility If you are an experienced Lead Solution Architect looking to contribute to exciting and impactful projects within the defence sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of our client's talented team in Cumbria!

IT Portfolio Manager We are seeking a strategic, highly organised and delivery-focused IT Portfolio Manager to oversee governance, planning, execution control and value realisation across a portfolio of technology projects. This individual will ensure alignment with business priorities, effective oversight of delivery teams, forward-looking risk and issue management, and strong commercial discipline. The role requires exceptional stakeholder management, attention to detail, strong budget and financial control, the ability to anticipate and manage risk, and disciplined horizon scanning to identify potential issues early. It will suit someone with a consultancy or advisory background experienced in complex delivery environments. Key Responsibilities Portfolio Strategy & Governance Maintain and refine portfolio governance frameworks to ensure consistent standards across planning, delivery and reporting. Provide oversight of portfolio performance, dependencies, capacity and prioritisation. Ensure alignment between business strategy and technology investment. Delivery Oversight & Project Controls Maintain a forward-looking view of delivery confidence across all projects, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget and quality. Challenge Project Managers to validate delivery confidence, ensure dependencies are identified and actively managed, and that risks and issues are escalated. Ensure structured, proactive horizon management is applied to identify emerging concerns early. Deliverables & Ways of Working Monitor project deliverables daily via the Project Manager. Ensure any concerns regarding deliverable timelines are promptly escalated to the Delivery Manager. Notify the Portfolio Lead of deliverables at risk, mitigation plans and any request for escalation support. Identify and communicate any time or cost implications associated with changes to scope or delivery plans. Change Control Ensure change requests are initiated where required due to delivery risk, scope changes or other business drivers. Work with Project Managers and Delivery Managers to understand the cause, time/cost implications and rationale for change. Coordinate with Account Management for creation, review and processing of change requests and onward approval. Funding, Stage Gate & Planning Oversee stage planning to ensure programme documentation meets standard, including: Detailed activity planning Critical path identification Dependencies Resource requirements Deliverable definitions and dates Review and approve Project Execution Plans (PEPs) at stage boundaries. Ensure resource requirements are communicated for inclusion in Statements of Work. Cost Management & Financial Control Ensure accurate financial reporting, including forecasts, actuals and benefits realisation. Review cost reporting completed by the PM to ensure accuracy and alignment to governance requirements. Share outcomes with Portfolio Leads for challenge and discussion where required. Resource & Capacity Management Align project and programme resource requirements with capacity and strategic priorities. Highlight resource constraints and recommend prioritised solutions. Stakeholder Management & Communication Build strong relationships across Business, PMO, Technology, Delivery and Vendor partners. Facilitate effective decision-making through timely analysis and transparent reporting. Proactively communicate status, risks, dependencies and mitigation plans. Quality Assurance & Standards Ensure the Delivery Manager validates quality controls, including: Risk Register Dependency Registers Decision Logs Project Board Packs Ensure effective Project Brief development led by Business Systems Leads, refined through PM/Delivery/Portfolio collaboration. Review project plans to ensure completeness, resource-loading, critical path identification, realistic timeline assumptions, contingency and holiday cover. Continuous Improvement Drive consistent use of best-practice portfolio and programme delivery methodologies. Champion process maturity, tooling enhancement, and improved reporting quality.

Job Title: Tech Lead Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Location: Liverpool Salary: 70,000 - 85,000 depending on experience Your Impact We're looking for a Tech Lead to guide a talented, cross-functional squad as they design, build and deliver products that make a real difference for our customers You'll lead a team made up of backend and frontend developers, QA and automation testers, designers, product managers and business analysts. Together, you'll create and evolve high-quality software using modern engineering practices and a microservice architecture built on Azure As Tech Lead, you'll be hands-on with the code while supporting others to grow. You'll set technical direction, drive standards and help shape how your squad works, with real autonomy and trust. You'll collaborate closely with the Architecture Team to ensure your services fit seamlessly into our broader platform and long-term technical strategy What You'll Do Lead a multidisciplinary squad to deliver high-quality, production-ready software Design and build scalable microservices in .NET and Azure Contribute to the evolution of our microservice architecture and integration patterns Collaborate with frontend developers working in React and Next.js to deliver seamless user experiences Partner with product managers, BAs and designers to translate customer needs into clear technical plans Work closely with QA and automation testers to ensure quality and reliability are built in from the start Stay hands-on with code while mentoring developers and promoting best practices Drive technical discussions, champion clean architecture and improve our engineering standards Contribute to wider engineering initiatives, including developer experience and shared tooling Our Tech Stack Backend:C#, .NET 8.0, Redis, MongoDb, SQL Server, Entity Framework, MassTransit, Mediator Frontend:React, Next.js, TypeScript Infrastructure: Azure, Docker, Kubernetes (AKS), Nginx, RabbitMQ Architecture: Microservices, Event-driven patterns, Clean Architecture Observability and Monitoring: Grafana, Loki, Sentry, PostHog Tooling and Practices: Git, CI/CD pipelines, Agile methodologies What We're Looking For Proven experience leading software delivery within a microservice-based environment Strong technical background in .NET and Azure Comfortable working across the stack, with deeper expertise in backend systems Experience mentoring and guiding developers in a collaborative, agile setup Product-focused mindset with an understanding of trade-offs between speed, scalability and user experience Excellent communicator who brings clarity and empathy to technical discussions Passion for clean, maintainable code and continuous improvement Curious and proactive, always looking for better ways to build, measure and deliver Why Join Us Real autonomy to shape how your squad designs, builds and delivers software A modern, cloud-native architecture that encourages experimentation and ownership Work with talented developers, designers, testers and product professionals who care about what they build Influence technical decisions that shape the direction of our products and platforms Opportunities to grow into staff, principal or architecture-focused leadership roles A supportive, transparent culture where craftsmanship, curiosity and learning are celebrated Regular opportunities for professional development, conferences and innovation time Values we share: We run through walls for our customers and each other We challenge the status quo We succeed when we help those around us succeed We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement Benefits: 35 days' holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs Recognition awards, social events & more Our Commitment to our colleague's: Mindful Employer - championing mental health and wellbeing Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 - creating accessible, inclusive opportunities Menopause Friendly accredited - supporting every stage of life Armed Forces Covenant signatory - honouring those who serve Great Places to Work 2024/25 - fostering an engaging and positive workplace culture Best Place to Work for Development - proud to be investing in people's future Best Place to Work for Women - breaking down barriers to women's career progression Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Technical Lead, Technical Team Lead, Technical Engineering Lead, Lead Programmer, Lead Software Engineer, Technical Architect, Solutions Architect, Technical Project Manager, Technical Manager, Technical Account Manager, Technical Engineering Manager, Principal Software Engineer, Principal Architect, Software Engineering Manager, Systems Engineer, Insurance IT Specialist, Insurtech Specialist, Cyber Insurance Specialist, Product Development Manager, Functional Lead (Insurance) will all be considered.