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Infrastructure Analyst - Endpoint Patching & Vulnerability - 12 Months FTC: Endpoint Platforms, SCCM/MECM, Intune, MS O365, MS Defender, Meraki Systems, Apple Business Manager. 12 Month Fixed Term Contract | Birmingham, West Midlands (Hybrid) | £50,000 - £55,000 per annum Join an award - winning business to play a critical role in protecting & strengthening their digital estate. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Infrastructure Analyst to take ownership of endpoint patching, vulnerability remediation and compliance across a large, complex Windows environment. Working hand-in-hand with Information Security, you'll make a real, measurable impact from day one. What you'll be doing: Partner with Information Security to understand vulnerability findings, agree priorities and deliver timely remediation. Coordinate, test and deploy Windows OS and application patches in line with change and release processes. Manage enterprise Endpoint platforms including SCCM/MECM, Intune, Meraki Systems Manager, Apple Business Manager, Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Defender. Support Endpoint-related projects including Windows upgrades and security tooling improvements. Maintain patching schedules, deployment rings and maintenance windows to minimise business disruption. Monitor patching outcomes, resolve failures and drive compliance across the estate. Produce clear compliance, remediation and audit-ready reporting for technical and non-technical stakeholders. Create and maintain high-quality documentation, runbooks and knowledge articles. Provide technical consultancy to projects and third-party partners. What you'll bring: Strong experience managing Windows endpoint platforms and life cycle management. Hands-on expertise with SCCM/MECM, Microsoft Intune and endpoint update policies. Good working knowledge of Meraki Systems Manager and mobile platforms (iOS/Android). Deep understanding of OS and third-party patch management and vulnerability remediation. Ability to work to risk-based priorities (severity, CVSS and remediation SLAs). Strong PowerShell skills to automate and optimise endpoint operations. Proven troubleshooting skills for complex patching and compliance issues. Experience working within a structured ITIL/change-managed environment. What you'll receive: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum (12-month Fixed Term Contract). 35-hour working week with flexibility to support work-life balance. Hybrid Working 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Generous Pension Private medical cover, dental plan, cycle-to-work and wellbeing schemes. Call Experis IT

Head of Data Management & Reporting Permanent, Full Time £77,258 - £90,892 per annum Location: Chelmsford Working Style: Anywhere worker Ref: 22158 We're recruiting an experienced and forward thinking leader to take on the role of Head of Data Management and Reporting. This is a high impact position at the centre of how the Council uses data to shape strategy, improve services, and deliver better outcomes for communities across Essex. In this strategically important role, you will lead the development of a modern, reliable, and high quality data environment that supports confident, evidence based decision making at every level of the organisation. We are seeking someone with proven experience working within data teams and modern data platforms, and who is confident navigating future organisational and technical challenges, including those arising from Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). You will set the direction for data governance, reporting standards, and engineering capability, ensuring that insight is accurate, accessible, and aligned to the Council's priorities. You will head a talented team of data engineers, analysts, and reporting specialists, creating a culture that values quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will drive the delivery of scalable data platforms and reporting solutions that enable greater automation, improved efficiency, and enhanced analytical capability. This role requires a leader who can balance strategic vision with operational rigour. You will ensure data is managed responsibly and securely, maintaining full compliance with legal and regulatory standards while enabling the organisation to make better use of its data assets. Your leadership will directly contribute to Essex County Council's (ECC's) ambition to be a modern, data driven, digitally enabled council. For an accomplished data leader, this is a significant opportunity to influence change at scale, shape the future of ECC's data landscape, and support services that make a tangible difference to the lives of residents. To read more about our business area, please visit: Policy, Economy, Investment and Property Interviews are expected to take place for this role towards the end of April 2026 / beginning of May 2026 at County Hall, Chelmsford. Accountabilities In this role, you will provide strategic leadership to translate organisational priorities into effective, future-focused data and service delivery. You will work collaboratively across ECC and with external partners, maintaining strong relationships that support long-term planning and high-quality outcomes. Using evidence-based insight, you will identify and deliver improvements, implement innovative and commercially minded solutions, and ensure digital technologies are effectively used to enhance performance and customer experience. You will lead the development, governance, and optimisation of ECC's enterprise data architecture, ensuring secure, scalable and interoperable data systems, high-quality core datasets, and robust reporting capabilities that enable data-driven decision-making. You will champion self-service analytics, oversee advanced visualisation and reporting products, and drive automation to improve efficiency. As a senior leader, you will manage and develop a high-performing data and reporting team, promote equality and diversity in decision-making, ensure compliance with legislation and data standards, and maintain exemplary customer interactions. Targets and objectives will be set annually in line with the performance management framework. The Experience You Will Bring Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline (e.g., Data Engineering, Computer Science, Information Management, Business Intelligence, or a related field), or equivalent professional experience demonstrating deep expertise in enterprise data management and reporting. Evidence of sustained continuing professional development in data architecture, engineering, analytics, or business intelligence. Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. British Computer Society, DAMA International, Chartered Institute for IT, or equivalent) is highly desirable, demonstrating commitment to professional standards and ethical data practice. Extensive experience in designing and managing scalable data architectures, including data warehouses, lakes, and integration platforms. Proven ability to align technical infrastructure with business needs and future growth. Strong track record in leading the development of reporting tools, dashboards, and analytical products that translate complex data into actionable insights for strategic and operational decision-making. Deep understanding of data governance principles, data stewardship, and quality assurance practices. Experience in embedding standards, policies, and controls that ensure consistency, reliability, and compliance across the organisation. Proven track record of leading Multidisciplinary teams comprising of data engineers, analysts, and reporting professionals. Skilled in building technical capability, fostering innovation, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and data literacy. What's in it for you? Many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs. Generous Time Off: Starting with 27 days of holiday, which increases with your length of service, plus 8 bank holidays and up to 4 paid volunteer days each year to give back to your community. Secure Your Future: Benefit from enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), ensuring your financial security for the future. Health and Wellbeing: We know that your wellbeing is essential. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment for all employees. You will have access to our wellbeing portal, employee networks and more. Professional Growth: We cover the payment of professional fees for approved professions, supporting your career development. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements, allowing you to balance work with your personal life. To apply, please click on the apply button. Closing date: 8 April 2026. Why Essex? As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex . With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. In February 2025, Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government's devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR ) on our careers site. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles , including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Lead Finance Analyst to join a market-leading organisation based on the outskirts of Glasgow. This is a key position within the finance function, playing a critical role in establishing and maintaining a strong, effective first line of defence control framework. Key duties of the role include: Own the design, documentation and ongoing maintenance of a comprehensive inventory of finance controls Establish and oversee processes to assess and confirm both design and operational effectiveness of controls Develop and embed a robust global financial control framework, with focus on key areas such as profit and balance sheet reconciliations Partner with business unit finance teams to ensure a consistent and effective control environment across all entities, including international operations Lead periodic control and risk assessments, including tracking and remediation of identified control gaps Collaborate with Internal and External Audit to support testing, address control deficiencies and ensure timely resolution Oversee month-end financial control activities to ensure accurate, complete and timely financial reporting Provide insight and reporting to senior finance leadership on control effectiveness, key risks, compliance matters and improvement opportunities Experience required: ICAS / ACCA / CIMA Qualified Accountant with a strong technical grounding and a proven ability to apply accounting standards in a commercial, real-world environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present complex financial information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders Comfortable working to challenging month-end deadlines, consistently delivering accurate and high-quality outputs in a fast-paced, time-pressured environment Strong problem-solving mindset, with the ability to identify root causes, assess risks and implement practical, effective solutions to improve processes and controls On offer: Market leading salary Performance related bonus Flexible benefits Hybrid working

Job Title: Security Governance Analyst Salary: £29,700 - £38,500 Location: Cambridge / Hybrid with 2 days a week in office Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time 35 hours per week Joining us as a Security Governance Analyst offers the opportunity to contribute directly to strengthening our security governance, ensuring our organisation continues to deliver responsibly, securely, and effectively . We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role This role supports the development and oversight of security governance practices across the organisation. You will maintain security documentation, support internal and external audits, contribute to supplier assurance processes, and provide essential security governance support to the wider Group Security team. Your work will help ensure compliance, strengthen our ISMS, and uphold high security standards. Additional responsibilities include: Supporting the development and documentation of security policies and guidelines. Assisting with ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials audit preparation and evidence collation. Maintaining supplier assurance tools and conducting supplier security assessments Monitoring compliance and contributing to relevant governance reporting. Supporting risk management processes, including maintaining risk registers Providing administrative support to the Group Security team, including processing POs and maintaining the Security Connect page. This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40-60% of their time collaborating and connecting face-to-face at their dedicated location. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition. About You You will bring: A minimum of 2 years' experience or demonstrated capability in information security governance, risk, or compliance. Working knowledge of ISMS frameworks such as ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials. Familiarity with supply chain and third-party security management. Knowledge of security threats and mitigation strategies. Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. If you meet the above minimum requirements, we encourage you to apply. Your application will be even stronger if you can also demonstrate the following desirable criteria: ISO 27001 Foundation or Information Security Fundamentals certification. 27001 Lead Auditor certification (or willingness to work towards it). Experience delivering security awareness programmes. Experience working with security risk frameworks. For a detailed job description, please refer to the link at the bottom of the advert on our careers site. We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long-term health condition, and best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long-term health condition. Please note, Cambridge University Press & Assessment is unable to sponsor this role under the Skilled Worker Visa route as it does not meet the minimum skill requirements. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be 17 th April 2026 . We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place shortly after it closes. If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect: First stage virtual interview via MS Teams. Final stage interview: in-person at our offices in Cambridge If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long-term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. We are committed to an equitable recruitment process. As such, applications must be submitted via our official online application procedure. Please refrain from sending your CV directly to our recruiters. If you experience technical difficulties or require additional support with submitting your online application, contact the Recruiter. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You will belong to a collaborative team that is exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it is safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities. Documents Security Governance Analyst Job Description March26.pdf (83.17 KB)

About the opportunity Are you ready to launch a career in the fast-growing world of Data Analytics and Business Intelligence? Netcom Training's fully-funded Certificate in Data (Level 3) equips you with the technical skills employers are actively seeking. Unlike standard administration courses, this programme focuses on the specific tools used by industry pros, including Excel, SQL, Tableau, and Power BI. From sourcing and cleansing data to creating visual dashboards that drive business decisions , you will gain hands-on experience that prepares you for roles like Junior Data Analyst, Data Technician, or Business Analyst. Upon completion of this course your profile will marketed to our excusive network of hiring partners with active roles and you will be guaranteed a dedicated career coach Course Details Start Date: 07/04 Duration: 17 weeks, Mon-Thur, 6-9PM Format: Online, practical workshops Qualification: NCFE Accredited Level 3 Certificate What you'll learn You will move beyond the basics and master the full data lifecycle: Core Tools: Gain hands-on skills in Excel, SQL, Tableau, and Power BI. Data Sourcing: Understand common data sources and how to collect data effectively. Processing: Learn to format, blend, link, and save datasets using professional tools. Analysis: Apply statistical methods and algorithms to filter data and support business outcomes. Visualisation: Create clear, engaging dashboards to present insights to stakeholders. Security & Compliance: Understand GDPR and legal requirements for secure data handling. Collaboration: Learn to work effectively within multi-functional teams. Career Pathway Successful participants will be marketed to our excusive network of hiring partners with active roles and you will be guaranteed a dedicated career coach. Potential Roles: Junior Data Analyst Junior Business Analyst Data Technician Data Administrator Eligibility This is a government-funded opportunity. To apply, you must: Live in Greater Manchester Be aged 19 or over. Have lived in the UK/EU for a minimum of 3 years. Earn below the gross annual wage cap (approx. £32,400 for GMCA). Prerequisites: Basic IT skills are required. Cost This is a fully-funded course with no fees - complete the training, gain your Level 3 Certificate.

Are you looking for a role to shape the strategic direction for how we use data, generate insight and develop AI enabled capabilities? If so we would love to hear from you! About the Team Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and ambitious team who are always finding new ways to drive better use of data, right in the heart of central government? The NISTA Data & Insight Team brings together data scientists, engineers, analysts and digital professionals who genuinely care about learning from each other, sharing ideas and making things happen. Together we turn rich, high-value project data into analysis, insights and tools that support people across government, from project delivery teams to senior leaders in HMT, the Cabinet Office and No10, to make decisions that shape how the UK delivers its biggest and most complex projects. Working with the Government Major Projects Portfolio, the 10 year Infrastructure Pipeline and other project delivery data, your work will directly influence how major programmes are planned, delivered and improved. Over the last two years, the team has undergone a significant transformation, digitising large-scale project data collection and overhauling our digital and data infrastructure. This enables us to create high-impact dashboards and analytics as well as drive the development of AI tools. It means we can develop and share quickly, resulting in rapid iterative development with our users. And we continue to evolve, improve our capability and develop our skills. In this role, you'll be joining a supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment, where you can grow your skills, tackle meaningful challenges and make a real impact on the future of government delivery. About the Job In this role, you will: Providing credible technical leadership to a multi-disciplinary team to: apply advanced analytical techniques to extract meaningful insight develop clear and engaging products to communicate insights from data, including creating interactive visualisations develop innovative tools to support project delivery Identifying and creating opportunities to develop and deliver data science products to support organisational objectives Building and maintaining positive relationships with a range of partners, including colleagues across multiple departments Driving continuous improvement, increasing quality and user experience for our departmental customers and central government colleagues alike Being an excellent line manager, with the ability to motivate people to deliver and perform at their best even in challenging circumstances Fostering a culture of experimentation and learning, through leadership of our Innovation workstream e.g. hackathons and innovation days Championing the role of data, digital and analysis in supporting organisational priorities and communicating data science outputs confidently to senior leaders and ministers About You You will have: Experience of leading development of data science products to support organisational objectives Experience deploying a range of data science tools and techniques, which you can use to solve problems creatively Ability to inspire and motivate teams to be fully engaged in their work and dedicated to their role Ability to produce high-quality code in at least one language (e.g. Python) and experience leading collaborative development on shared codebases Some of the Benefits our people love! 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King's birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours) Generous parental and adoption leave packages Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28.97% Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link. If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form, or speak to the recruitment team at .

Role: Senior QA Analyst Work location: Telford, UK Job type: Full time Work Location - Onsite Responsibilities Develop test plans for small to medium projects with focus on quality and efficiency Follow general guidelines established in the test plan and receive minimal instruction and assignments from leadership Develop and modify test plans and adapts to changing project circumstances Document and execute test cases from approved test plan, project requirements and design Develop Software Quality Assurance automation scripts aligned with test plan Perform Software Quality Assurance (including but not limited to graphical user interface (GUI), Back End, interface batch, regression, automation execution performance Software Quality Assurance) and record results following established project standards for Software Quality Assurance, defect management, and test deliverables Develop defect root cause analysis and verify defect fixes Create and review test data to support planned tests Update the Requirements Traceability Matrix Interact with other functional teams Provide Software Quality Assurance status updates to leadership Develop and provide input to test planning activities Develop test plans and other test documentation as related to specialty area Proactively identify and escalate risks and issues to leadership and assist in developing solutions Assist in providing technical and functional knowledge to junior staff members and mentor junior staff members Demonstrate domain expertise and present test scenarios to clients Demonstrate strong knowledge of Software Quality Assurance methodologies, best practices, and procedures; and apply them to projects to ensure that test objectives are achieved Demonstrate advanced business knowledge in one or more domains Possess unwavering commitment to customer service and operational excellence in providing customer support. Keeps abreast of new technology and market developments Request and provide both negative and positive feedback Provide technical and test guidance to designated Software Quality Assurance team members Qualification & Technical Skills: Bachelor's Degree (Majors: Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field preferred) 7+ years of Software Quality Assurance experience Experience with software development life cycle (SDLC) and Software Quality Assurance life cycle (STLC) Hands-on experience with defect tracking and test management systems, such as Jira, Azure DevOps, HP ALM, or comparable platforms. Expertise in Requirements and Planning tools like Jira, Confluence, and Azure DevOps etc. Expertise in Test Design, Test Management and Defect Management tools TestRail, Zephyr, and Azure Test Plans etc. Knowledge of Accessibility Testing tools like Axe, WAVE, ARC Toolkit, SiteImprove, JAWS, Dragon, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack etc. Experience using database tools and platforms such as Oracle, SQL Server, TOAD, or equivalent technologies to validate data integrity, perform Back End testing, and support comprehensive test coverage. Preferred Qualifications and Experience Familiarity with test automation tools and frameworks, such as Selenium or similar technologies, is preferred. Strong understanding of and experience applying Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) best practices within both Agile and Waterfall delivery models.

This top global law firm are looking for a Finance Systems Analyst to join their global Finance Systems team, supporting finance users across multiple regions. The team works closely with Technology and Finance stakeholders to support, enhance, and develop a portfolio of finance applications used internationally. This role plays a key part in delivering system improvements, upgrades, and integrations across core finance platforms. You will work in an agile environment, collaborating with IT, vendors, and business users to translate requirements into effective system solutions. Key Systems Supported Elite 3E Intapp Time Emburse Expense and Invoice OneStream (budgeting and GL reporting) Paperless Billing (Nth Degree) Edicom e-Invoicing eBillingHub BI and reporting solutions (Analysis Services, SSRS, vendor dashboards) Key Responsibilities Systems Analysis & Support Analyse finance systems to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities Translate finance and business requirements into functional system specifications Provide day-to-day system support, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and consistency across systems System Upgrades & Enhancements Support system upgrades, patches, and new releases Coordinate and support testing activities (unit, integration, UAT) Assess the impact of changes on finance processes, controls, and reporting Work with IT teams and vendors to ensure smooth implementations Maintain system configurations and core setups in test environments Product & Change Delivery Assist with managing the finance systems product backlog and roadmap Develop user stories and define acceptance criteria Plan and support incremental releases into UAT and production Prepare documentation and support sign-off processes Process Improvement Identify opportunities to automate manual finance processes Recommend system-driven improvements to efficiency and controls Document system processes, configurations, and changes Support post-upgrade stabilisation and optimisation Stakeholder Engagement Act as a liaison between Finance, IT, and third-party vendors Collaborate with global teams and senior stakeholders Deliver training and guidance to finance users Communicate timelines, risks, and impacts clearly Skills & Experience Essential Experience working with finance systems in a professional environment Experience with Elite 3E and its data structures Strong systems and business analysis skills Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting capability Experience supporting system upgrades and testing activities Understanding of accounting systems, including multi-company and multi-currency environments Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, global environment Desirable Accounting qualification Background in legal or professional services Experience with the Software Development Life Cycle Use of Azure DevOps Advanced T-SQL skills Business Analysis or QA experience What's on Offer A collaborative, international working environment Exposure to a wide range of stakeholders, including senior management Ongoing technical and professional development opportunities Flexible and agile working arrangements If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.

Salary: Circa 40,000 Hours: Full time (37.5) Contract: Permanent Location: Stockport Closing date for applications: 30th April, 2026 At Park Signalling we utilise our specialist engineering skills and knowledge to deliver products and services including consultancy and projects. We deliver design and development, application engineering, prototype manufacture, repair and consultancy at any stage in the life-cycle of a system or product. We design, manufacture and supply a range of products for the needs of the world-wide railway signalling, telecommunications and industrial control system industry. As a signalling consultancy, we are unique in the product knowledge that we hold. This know-how is current, relevant and easily transferable to all types of fail-safe control systems and products. We are now recruiting for a Firmware/Software Tester to join our team in Stockport. This role will primarily be responsible for the planning and execution of test activities, as required, to assure the high quality of our ongoing projects. Where necessary, you will also help develop requirements and technical documentation for railway signalling products. You will have an opportunity to work in many areas of the systems life cycle, expanding your capability in many new, diverse and exciting projects. Key responsibilities of the role include: Code development Programming and testing Documentation and code verification Ownership of test and integration plans and specifications Support in standards compliance where applicable Candidates must be qualified to degree level (or equivalent) in an electrical engineering related subject (i.e. computer science/software engineering/electrical engineering) and be able to discuss their prior experiences. Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), time management skills and the ability to work as part of a team as well as on your own initiative are also essential. Previous experience of working in the Railway Industry would be an advantage. Candidates must also be able to demonstrate skills and experience in the following: Demonstrable experience of all aspects of testing high quality software/firmware in complex systems Significant commercial experience in testing application software (.NET/ C#) Significant commercial experience in testing embedded software Experience in unit and functional testing Experience in using Doors or similar requirements management tooling for requirements capture and verifying traceability Maintaining and upgrading test environments Working to safety standards e.g. EN50128 Actively contributing to reviews Proficient in the use of source control tooling (SVN, Git) Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Inter-personal skills, in particular, the ability to work with staff and customers at all levels and generate positive, open relationships Attention to detail Demonstration of IEng competency levels Industry related continual professional development Does this sound like you? If so, please get in touch. You may have experience in the following: Firmware Test Engineer, Software Test Engineer, Embedded Software Tester, Embedded Firmware Tester, Software QA Engineer, Software Tester, Systems Test Engineer, Verification Engineer, Validation Engineer, Test Analyst, QA Analyst, Railway Software Tester, Control Systems Tester, Electronics Test Engineer, Automation Test Engineer, Test Engineer, Software Quality Engineer, .NET Tester, C# Tester, Git Tester, QA Specialist. REF-(Apply online only)

Location The ONS operates a flexible hybrid working model across the UK, with colleagues linked to one of our contractual locations working between office and remote throughout the week. The locations for this role are Newport and Titchfield (Fareham), All colleagues are required to work from their contractually allocated site for at least 40% of their working time. The induction process for the role will be conducted in person. About the job Job summary These Lead Business Analyst roles will be working on the Census 2031.Census 2031 represents our most ambitious data collection project yet - a once-in-a-decade opportunity to capture a complete picture of everyone living in England and Wales. Building on the digital success of 2021, we're pioneering new ways to reach every household and community, ensuring no one is left uncounted. This vital work will provide the foundation for policy decisions, resource allocation, and community planning for the next decade. Your work will support delivery of this transformational project that will shape how we understand and support our nation's future. You'll be part of a team that ensures everyone is counted-and every voice is heard. We're building a culture that values collaboration, fresh thinking, and respect for diverse expertise. Whether you're a seasoned professional or bringing new perspectives, you'll be part of a team that welcomes bold ideas, works transparently, and thrives on solving complex challenges together. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is the UK's largest producer of official statistics, covering a range of key economic, social and demographic topics. These include measuring changes in the value of the UK economy, estimating the size, geographic distribution and characteristics of the population, and providing indicators of price inflation, employment, earnings, crime and migration. Job description The Lead Business Analyst (BA) plays a key role in shaping how the Census is designed, delivered, and continuously improved. Working within the central End to End (E2E) Service Design Team , the BA ensures that the Census operates as a coherent, integrated, and user centred service across all business areas. This role collaborates with a wide range of stakeholders across ONS, delivery suppliers, enabling partners, and the Devolved Governments to support a unified UK wide Census experience. The post holder may work across the full breadth of the high level Census design or specialise in particular business services-such as Field Operations, Communal Establishments (CE), Public Support, Contact Centre, Questionnaire Operations , or other core service components Responsibilities Lead and manage investigations into business processes, information systems, functions, information flows, data structures and software development processes, using various technical, methodical, and consistent techniques. Review existing system capabilities, develop use cases and information models, and align business requirements to specific capabilities of system development, including working with developers to ensure that user needs are met. Define improvements to business processes, developing business cases to enable decisions to be made based on the benefits of the change. Facilitate, understand, and communicate the project scope and work to assure the overall goal is maintained in creation of the product backlog. Lead in defining solutions to real business problems through influence, facilitation and communication and ensuring the end-to-end process is considered. Shape and challenge business priorities and ways of working through collaboration with business and technology teams. Elicit functional and non-functional requirements using appropriate techniques, considering the nature of change and established practices. Deliver at pace using the most appropriate delivery methodologies and adopting agile principles. Develop suitable analysis models using appropriate modelling techniques, considering traceability, adherence to business objectives and fitness for purpose. Work with business and solution architects to ensure that the wider architecture considered when undertaking analysis work. Assist decision makers in gathering information to make informed decisions. Promote a culture of assurance and security. Help to quality assure test solutions and products. Actively participate in the Business Analysis community and broader communities to refine and develop standards, working practices, sharing of knowledge, and understanding. Where appropriate and in line with divisional organisation practice, Line management of Business Analysts within the ONS community. In addition, SEO and Grade 7 roles will be required to provide coaching and mentoring to Junior Business Analysts. Person specification Essential Criteria: Stakeholder Relationship Management (Expert) - Direct the stakeholder relationship strategy for your teams. Ensure stakeholders objectives are set and support teams to meet them. Influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders to resolve issues and enable progress. Business Modelling (Expert) - Determine the scope and methodology for the representation of complex programmes across an organisation. Document conceptual models to support strategic planning and decision making. Requirements Definition and Management (Expert) - Directs the approach to requirements management. Enable others to select and apply appropriate life cycle methods. Influence the prioritisation of complex requirements sets, enabling long-term strategic decision making and short-term tactical fixes. Ensure the proposed solutions align with the organisational strategy and vision. Business Process Improvement (Expert) - Lead the identification of large-scale opportunities to deliver business performance improvements. Set the direction for analysis, design and evaluation of business process improvements, including methods, tools and standards. Set the direction for design, execution and assessment of business process tests. Coach others in designing, testing, implementing and assessing business process improvements.

Finance Business Analyst / COINS / ERP / Business Analyst / BA / Contract / Hybrid / Liverpool We're working with an organisation going through significant change at the moment and are looking for a Finance Business analyst with COINS experience to help them achieve their goals. This role will be playing a key part in bridging finance and technology, supporting system optimisation, process improvement and data driven decision-making. Key Responsibilities Act as the primary liaison between Finance and IT teams Gather, analyse, and document business requirements across finance functions Lead enhancements and optimisation initiatives within the COINS ERP system Support finance transformation projects, including system upgrades and integrations Produce functional specifications, process maps and user stories Collaborate with stakeholders to improve reporting, forecasting, and financial controls Assist with UAT, training and post-implementation support Required Experience Proven experience as a Business Analyst within finance environments Strong hands-on experience with COINS Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Ability to translate technical concepts into business-friendly language Finance Business Analyst / COINS / ERP / Business Analyst / BA / Contract / Hybrid / Liverpool Finance Business Analyst / COINS / ERP / Business Analyst / BA / Contract / Hybrid / Liverpool Finance Business Analyst / COINS / ERP / Business Analyst / BA / Contract / Hybrid / Liverpool

Role: Senior Technical Business Analyst (Active BPSS Security Clearance needed) Type: Contracts (12 Months) Location: Newcastle, Leeds or Birmingham Working Model: Hybrid (3 days per in office) Payrate: (Apply online only) GBP/day on Inside IR35 on Umbrella The Role: We are seeking a highly technical Business Analyst (SFIA Level 5) with recent, hands-on experience working directly with software development teams at DWP Digital. You will bring structure to ambiguity, working alongside engineers, architects, and DevOps teams to turn loosely defined technical epics into delivery-ready user stories. Key Responsibilities: Analyse complex processes across software, DevOps, security, and platform domains. Take ownership of poorly defined backlog items and refine them into ready-to-build features. Support discovery activities, shape hypotheses, and define success measures. Translate complex technical concepts to ensure a shared understanding among technical and non-technical stakeholders. Balance stakeholder needs with technical feasibility and manage frequent context switching across multiple initiatives. This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. Com Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Role: Senior Technical Business Analyst (Active BPSS Security Clearance needed) Type: Contracts (12 Months) Location: Newcastle, Leeds or Birmingham Working Model: Hybrid (3 days per in office) Payrate: (Apply online only) GBP/day on Inside IR35 on Umbrella The Role: We are seeking a highly technical Business Analyst (SFIA Level 5) with recent, hands-on experience working directly with software development teams at DWP Digital. You will bring structure to ambiguity, working alongside engineers, architects, and DevOps teams to turn loosely defined technical epics into delivery-ready user stories. Key Responsibilities: Analyse complex processes across software, DevOps, security, and platform domains. Take ownership of poorly defined backlog items and refine them into ready-to-build features. Support discovery activities, shape hypotheses, and define success measures. Translate complex technical concepts to ensure a shared understanding among technical and non-technical stakeholders. Balance stakeholder needs with technical feasibility and manage frequent context switching across multiple initiatives. This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. Com Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Newly created opportunity for a Group Procurement Analyst with retail / product manufacturing expereince for a growing global product supplier. The Procurement Analyst will be a pivotal member of the Group Procurement function, delivering actionable insights and reporting across the full procurement spectrum. From spend analysis, cash management to supplier performance and PPV (Part Price Variance). The role will drive data-led decision-making and establish standardised best practices across the group. Midlands Hybrid working options + occasional group travel. World-leading supplier of B2B and B2C products with c700 employees across multiple sites in the UK, Europe, the US and India. With leading brands, innovative products, and a global footprint, they are committed to delivering sustainable solutions that protect public health and work in harmony with nature. Operating in a newly formed Procurement Centre of Excellence function, the Analyst will work with multiple business units and systems while collaborating closely with stakeholders across procurement, operations, finance, and commercial teams. Key Objectives Design, implement, and maintain automated dashboards and data systems across the Group. Provide stakeholders with clear, data-driven insights that enable better and faster decision-making. Promote consistency and standardisation of Procurement practices across business units. Support the development of a data-driven, agile Procurement function. Key Responsibilities: Analytics & Reporting Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and planning tools to support supply chain visibility and decision-making. Provide analytical support for inventory optimisation, cost reduction, and supplier performance improvement. Ensure data accuracy and alignment across systems (e.g., SAP, Dynamics, Power BI) in partnership with IT. Procurement & Performance Lead spend analysis across direct and indirect categories to identify savings opportunities. Deliver commodity insights and market intelligence to support sourcing decisions. Own OTIF reporting and supplier performance metrics (lead times, arrears, quality). Support supplier quality analysis, contract negotiations, and onboarding in line with compliance and sustainability standards. Stakeholder Engagement Act as the central lead for Procurement analytics across the group. Partner with regional and commercial teams to align priorities and drive continuous improvement. Essential Requirements Experience in procurement analytics, demand planning, or inventory management in a complex environment. Advanced Excel skills and experience with Power BI (or similar tools). Hands-on ERP experience (e.g., SAP or Microsoft Dynamics 365). Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders. Able to manage multiple priorities and deliver results independently Desirable Exposure to commodity markets and supplier performance frameworks. Knowledge of sustainability/ESG in supply chain. Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or retail (multi-site/international preferred). Advanced analytics skills (e.g., forecasting, SQL, Python). Relevant qualifications (e.g., APICS/CSCP, CIPS, Six Sigma). This is a rare and critical opportunity for a Procurement Analyst, driving high-impact solutions that directly support business growth. Full job description available on request. Our client is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All applications will be considered. If you would like to learn more, please apply or contact Tim Hill at Technical Placements for an initial chat about the role.

IT Infrastructure Support Analyst Brighton, Upto £40,000 + 20% Bonus + Excellent Benefits International consultancy firm with offices in Brighton are looking for a Technical Support Analyst to join its IT team. This role will support the organisation's core technical infrastructure, ensuring reliable, secure, and effective IT services across the business. You will provide technical support to users , maintain on-premise and cloud infrastructure , and work closely with internal teams and third-party vendors to support critical systems. Key Responsibilities Provide helpdesk and technical support across the business Support corporate infrastructure including cloud and on-premise systems Maintain Microsoft 365, Active Directory/Azure (Entra) environments Support virtualisation platforms such as VMware, Hyper-V, or Citrix Assist with security monitoring, disaster recovery, and infrastructure projects Work with third-party vendors and internal stakeholders Experience 3-5 years' experience supporting a corporate IT environment Experience with Microsoft 365, Azure/Active Directory Knowledge of networking (LAN/WAN/VLAN) and cloud environments Relevant Microsoft certifications (AZ-900/AZ-104) beneficial

Location Newport, NP10 8QQ About the job Job summary Senior Business Analyst As a Senior Business Analyst at the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) you will join an established and supportive community of Business Analysts and work across all areas of projects and service lifecycle. In this role you will work as part of an Agile multi-disciplinary squad alongside product managers, service design, data specialists, developers, and testers to deliver new internal and external services. You will be expected to be proactive and take ownership of analysis activities and deliverables including writing user stories with acceptance criteria, modelling business processes, and contributing to three amigo/refinement sessions. You must be able to build strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels, demonstrating good leadership and collaborative working skills. You will need excellent presentation and communication skills, across a variety of situations and levels of stakeholders. You will work together with IPO colleagues, partner organisations and/or suppliers to ensure that approaches and outcomes are fit for purpose meeting business needs, user needs and IPO standards. Within the Business Analyst Community, you will play an important role in establishing and promoting best practice and standards. You will support the professionalisation and maturity of the Business Analysis practice through peer support, tutoring and mentoring of others in the team. We are looking for enthusiastic people with a desire to pick up new skills in a fast-paced environment and are committed to delivering excellent services for our customers. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals to join our IT team at a time where the IPO has set out how to help make the UK the most innovative and creative country in the world by: Delivering Excellent IP Services Creating a World-leading IP Environment Making the IPO a Brilliant Place to Work Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office . The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to: Work alongside product managers to create a pipeline of fully developed user stories ensuring that the business and technical viewpoints are understood and acknowledged. Undertake key business analysis activities, including but not limited to, requirements elicitation, documentation of business processes, workflows and business rules, using suitable methodologies, tools and standards. Advise on business scenarios and develop acceptance criteria to ensure requirements can be traced to develop new functionality. Identify and articulate options considering opportunities and limitations related to business and technology. Present complex information in a tailored format, allowing you to communicate key findings and put forward recommendations to the wider organisation. Tutor/mentor/coach BAs and Junior BAs by providing accurate and professional support. Develop and promote best practice, standards and guidance. Person specification Essential Criteria Background in Business Analysis with considerable knowledge and understanding of Business Analysis principles and techniques. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to bring clarity to business problems and shape business solutions. Considerable experience working in a software development setting with technical colleagues i.e. data, developers, testers. Comfortable working with individuals at various skill levels up to and including senior management levels. Experience of gaining consensus where there are strong differing opinions. BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis, or equivalent. Strong presentation and communication skills across a variety of situations and levels of stakeholders. Experience of developing BA best practice, standards and guidance. Experience tutoring and mentoring others Business Analysts

Location Swansea About the job Job summary Are you able to break down complex change into clear, prioritised requirements that support successful end to end delivery? Can you confidently run agile ceremonies and workshops that bring clarity, focus, and momentum to your team? Do you enjoy collaborating with testers and engineers to define meaningful acceptance criteria and ensure quality outcomes? If so, we'd love to hear from you! As a Business Analyst, you will provide methodical investigation, analysis, review, and documentation, for all or a significant part of a business area, in terms of business functions and processes. The role requires close working with stakeholders and development teams in shaping and delivering outcomes that are fit for purpose, commercially viable and in line with the organisational strategy. This is a fantastic opportunity to mentor and be a role model to other less experienced colleagues in the community. You'll also be an active participant in the DVLA Business Analyst community, as well as working with communities across Government. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King's birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Read more in the Benefits section below! Find out more about what it's like working at Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency - Department for Transport Careers Job description Your responsibilities will include, but aren't limited to: Responsible for elicitation and documentation of requirements. Facilitates setting of business priorities for change initiatives of medium complexity. Manages and implements requests for changes to baseline requirements. Facilitates agile workshops and discussions to effectively gather fit for purpose business requirements. Supports the investigation of problems and analyses options for new and existing services. Provides recommendations to solutions. Manages stakeholder relationships to identify objectives, opportunities and potential benefits available. Supports delivery ceremonies such as planning, stand-ups, meetings, reviews, retrospectives, demonstrations of deliverables and other delivery related meetings, ensuring they are effective and fully support delivery. Works with Testers and Software Engineers to define acceptance criteria for requirements. Supports Senior and Lead Business Analysts with the collaborative, dynamic planning process. For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Open Sessions: Would you like to find out more about the role, the team and what it's like to work in our department? If so, we are organising an open session where you can virtually 'meet the team' on 07/04/2026 at 12:00 . Sign up here Person specification Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Previous experience working in business analysis within agile/lean delivery Proven experience of building great stakeholder relationships, leading and managing investigation into business and technical processes, functions, information flows and data structures, selecting the most appropriate methods and approaches. A history of supporting and facilitating the development and continuous improvement of products and services across a range of high volume, complex and challenging digital, data and technology teams. Additional Information You must hold a BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis or be willing to work towards completing this within 18 months.

Integration Analyst / Architect (Systems & Middleware) We are seeking a technically strong Integration Analyst to design, deliver, and support integrations across enterprise systems. You will work closely with IT teams, vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure reliable data flows, robust interfaces, and scalable system integrations. Key Responsibilities Analyse business requirements and translate them into technical designs and integration specifications Design and support system-to-system integrations across applications, databases, and platforms Work with developers, architects, infrastructure teams, and third-party vendors to deliver integrations Build and troubleshoot integrations using APIs, middleware, and integration patterns Resolve integration issues across environments (UAT, pre-prod, production) Ensure unit, integration, and end-to-end testing is completed by vendors and validated with QA Produce clear technical and functional documentation (data flows, mappings, interfaces) Monitor integration performance and identify opportunities for optimisation and improvement Provide technical guidance and post-implementation support to users and operational teams Required Technical Skills & Experience 5+ years' experience in systems integration, technical analysis, or lead development Strong experience with middleware, APIs, and integration patterns Solid knowledge of REST, SOAP, JSON, XML, data mapping and transformation Proficiency in SQL, data modelling, and reporting (e.g. SSRS) Experience with Java, AS400 environments, and enterprise systems Strong UML and systems modelling skills (workflows, interfaces, data flows) Hands-on experience producing technical and functional design documentation Experience working in Agile / TDD environments Desirable Exposure to ERP and CRM systems Understanding of application security best practices Experience with cloud integration platforms (Azure preferred) Personal Attributes Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset Confident communicator able to work across technical and non-technical teams Organised, adaptable, and able to work autonomously under pressure High attention to detail with a strong sense of ownership

Senior Investment Analyst West Midlands Flexible working - Hybrid - Office - Remote Salary dependent upon experience Must have knowledge and minimum of 2 years experience of defined benefit pension schemes Circa 40k - 70k - neg - excellent package Would suit a person with a maths, finance or economics degree with a minimum 2 years DB pension experience who is studying for CFA or IFoA exams. My client is one of the leading providers specialising in defined benefit pension schemes. They are looking to expand their operations and are looking for a Senior Investment Analyst with Defined Benefit pensions experience: Required skills: Experience as an investment analyst in the pensions/consulting industry Ability to produce high quality investment reports and advice A self-starter who can work independently, bring ideas and help develop standard templates In depth knowledge of UK DB pensions and legislation Strong academic background and studying for CFA or IFoA exams Duties include: Following the correct do - check- review procedure for each task and to sign off work of junior trainees and supporting client managers. Identifying gaps in technical knowledge Develop into a client-facing consultant Manage all investment work Provide other team members with training when required Support investment analysts in managing their workload provide formal training sessions for the investment analysts where appropriate If you would like to work for a forward - thinking, flexible, independent consultancy with full support for development and continuous improvement, please apply by sending your CV and quoting job reference:DB (phone number removed .

Vulnerability & Threat SME - Cyber Security Contract role Market rate - Inside IR35 Remote working Active SC Clearance is required We are seeking an experienced Vulnerability & Threat Subject Matter Expert to lead and energise operational vulnerability management within a large enterprise environment. This is a hands-on contract role where you will act as the technical authority for vulnerability and threat prioritisation, driving day-to-day operations while embedding a proactive, threat-led approach to risk reduction. Responsibilities Lead daily operational activity across the vulnerability analyst team Ensure scans, reporting, and triage activities are executed effectively Provide expert guidance on vulnerability tooling (eg Tenable) Contextualise vulnerability data with current threat intelligence Drive threat-led prioritisation of remediation activities Work closely with IT resolver groups to accelerate patching Mentor and support analysts, improving quality and accountability Support programme and process improvement initiatives Embed a proactive, high-performance operational culture Skills & Experience Extensive hands-on experience in vulnerability management Strong understanding of threat intelligence and exploitation trends Deep knowledge of enterprise vulnerability tooling (eg Tenable) Experience guiding IT teams on remediation and patching strategy Proven ability to mentor analysts and elevate team capability Strong communication skills across technical and operational teams Comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving environments