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IT Infrastructure Manager - Hands On - On-Site Location: Southend-on-Sea. On-Site 5 days a week Salary: Circa 60,000 + benefits Are you an Infrastructure Manager who enjoys staying close to the tech while leading a team? This is a hands-on leadership role within a growing organisation where you'll take ownership of core infrastructure, lead a small team, and play a key role in modernisation and cloud migration initiatives. The Opportunity This is a newly created role due to growth, offering the chance to take ownership of a global infrastructure environment spanning multiple sites. You'll lead a team of engineers while also managing offshore resource, ensuring high levels of service delivery across the business. You'll be central to everything from incident management and support through to project delivery and cloud transformation , with real autonomy and visibility across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a small infrastructure team (circa 3 engineers) plus offshore resource Own incident and problem management , acting as the escalation point through to resolution Deliver reliable infrastructure support across multiple global sites Drive service delivery standards and continuous improvement Lead and contribute to infrastructure projects , including cloud migration Oversee hardware, systems, networks, and core IT services Collaborate with wider IT and business teams to ensure a stable, secure environment What We're Looking For Proven experience managing multi-site infrastructure environments (5+ locations, ideally global) Strong background across on-prem and cloud infrastructure (Azure/M365) Hands-on approach to incident and problem management - not purely a delegator Experience leading teams and managing third-party/offshore resource Strong understanding of networking, virtualisation, and enterprise systems Ability to balance operational support with project delivery Key Traits Strong ownership mindset - sees issues through to resolution Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders Proactive, organised, and solutions-focused Additional Info This is an ON-SITE role. 5 days a week onsite in Southend on Sea. Occasional international travel Time off in lieu for out-of-hours work Why Join? Opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role with real ownership Blend of hands-on technical work and team leadership Involvement in cloud migration and infrastructure transformation projects Stable business with a global footprint and growing IT function Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion to learn more about the role and long-term progression opportunities. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Intelligent Automation Engineer Hybrid: 2 days per week in the office (London) Permanent Paying up to 95,000 + bonus Experis are partnering with a leading organisation undergoing a significant digital and AI transformation. As part of this journey, they are investing in building out their Intelligent Automation capability, with a strong focus on AI-powered workflows, copilots and enterprise automation. This is a hands-on role where you'll design, build and deploy AI-driven automations that improve efficiency, decision-making and user experience across the business. You'll work at the intersection of AI, automation and enterprise systems, helping to move the organisation towards an "AI-first" approach to solving business problems. What You'll Be Doing Designing and building AI-powered copilots and agents to automate business processes end-to-end Developing Generative AI workflows using Azure OpenAI and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Building and deploying automation solutions using Power Automate and Power Apps Integrating AI solutions with enterprise systems (CRM, M365, APIs, data platforms) Ensuring solutions are secure, scalable and aligned with governance and compliance standards Monitoring, testing and continuously improving automation solutions based on usage and feedback Collaborating with business stakeholders to identify high-value automation opportunities Contributing to best practices, standards and the overall maturity of the automation capability Experience Required Proven experience building automation solutions using Power Platform and/or RPA tools Hands-on experience developing AI agents, copilots or Generative AI solutions Strong understanding of Azure services, particularly Azure OpenAI Experience integrating systems via APIs and working with enterprise data Solid understanding of security, governance and data protection principles Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions Strong communication skills and experience working with stakeholders Desirable Experience with RAG pipelines and LLM-based solutions Exposure to Microsoft Copilot Studio Experience with Databricks, SQL or Python Knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps practices Background working in regulated environments

German Speaking Project Manager - Microsoft Tenant Migration 9-Month contract - Inside IR35 - market rate London based - hybrid working - 2 days a week onsite Must be fluent in both English and German Project: We are performing a project where the client is consolidating Microsoft Tenants from other companies that are owned by the client. This project is inflight and we are looking for a project manager to take this work on to lead teams to address technical issues. Description: Manage regular project meetings Lead teams to address/resolve technical issues with the processes Create regular status reports Create materials to be included in regular steering committee meetings Create documents/deliverables required to manage the project Update project information in our system to manage budgets, resources and overall project status/health - Clarity Looking for someone with at least 10 years work experience and having technical knowledge or project experience with moving and changing Microsoft tenants. Experience: Understanding of M365 technologies: Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams PRINCE2/PMI certification Strong organizational skills Excellent communication skills - spoken and written Able to speak fluently in English and German Experience consolidating and/or moving M365 Tenants Understanding of impacts to user accounts and applications when User's tenants are moved Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

IT Support Engineer (1st Line) Ipswich - Office Based 5 days p/w 26,000 to 30,000 + Training + Progression + Extensive Benefits inc. Private Medical Insurance Are you a 1st Line IT Support Engineer or IT Technician looking to build real technical depth in a structured, cloud-first environment, rather than just handling tickets? This role sits within Workplace Services, a collaborative internal team responsible for user experience, platforms, and devices across the business. You'll be working closely with Senior IT Support day to day, not siloed, giving you consistent exposure, guidance, and the chance to develop properly. You'll support day-to-day IT issues, onboarding/offboarding, and Microsoft 365 administration, while gaining hands-on experience across Entra ID, Intune, and device management within a modern SaaS environment. The focus here is on development, building strong fundamentals in M365, identity, and endpoint management, with a clear path into Senior IT Support or a more M365-focused role over time. This is a good move for someone coming from an MSP or small team who wants more structure, support, and the chance to deepen their technical skillset in one environment. The Role: Provide 1st Line IT support via an ITSM ticketing system Troubleshoot hardware, software, access, and Microsoft 365 issues Support joiner/mover/leaver processes including account and device setup Assist with device provisioning, asset management, and troubleshooting Work closely with Senior IT Support on escalations and ongoing improvements Maintain accurate documentation and audit-ready processes Based in Ipswich, 5 day per week in the office The Person: Experience in a 1st Line IT Support or Service Desk role Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications Strong communication skills with a user-focused approach Organised and comfortable working to documented processes macOS support experience desirable Looking to build towards Senior IT Support or M365 specialism Located within commutable distance to Ipswich Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Systems Engineer Location: Ringwood, Hampshire + non-contractual hybrid home working Salary: £37,000 £40,000 DoE + Benefits + Profit share (Potential £2-3k) Hours: 37.5 hours per week The Role Our client is looking for an experienced Systems Engineer with a keen interest in building technical solutions to help them deliver outstanding service to their customers. You will consult directly with internal and external stakeholders to plan, implement and document technical solutions and assist in the transitions of solutions into live service. Duties Include: Consult with internal and external stakeholders to scope, define, and refine technical requirements. Design, plan, document, implement and configure technical solutions in line with project needs and industry best practice. Produce clear and detailed technical work packages to support successful project delivery. Provide technical input for estimating, scoping, Statements of Work, and both normal and emergency change requests. Support the transition of solutions into live service, including documentation, process development, training, and knowledge transfer. Maintain consistent deployment practices across customers and projects. Identify and escalate any serious issues, risks, or non conformities promptly. Collaborate closely with project managers, providing clear technical insight to support planning and delivery. Skills and Experience: 5+ years of experience in a similar role, within large, diverse enterprise environments. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Excellent working knowledge in IP Networking (WAN / LAN), including designing, planning, delivering, and optimising complex, distributed network solutions. Hands-on experience configuring and managing routers, switches, wireless solutions, and firewalls across multi vendor environments. Good cyber security awareness, with understanding of security best practices. Familiarity with Microsoft technologies such as Active Directory Domain Services, Microsoft System Centre (e.g. MECM), Microsoft Azure, M365/Office 365, and Microsoft Intune (desirable). Operating system experience across Windows Server 2016 / 2019 / 2022 and associated technologies (Hyper V, Failover Clustering, Certificate Services, Windows Admin Center, SQL Server) (desirable). Knowledge of antivirus tools, including Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. Committed to continuous learning and actively pursuing vendor certifications Ability to follow and produce detailed technical documentation. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment High attention to detail with a proactive, ownership-driven approach. This role is subject to a clear standard DBS check being received. The Package: Company Profit Share (first £3,600 is tax free). 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service. Birthday as additional paid leave. Additional paid leave (dependent on company performance). Company sick pay policy. Ongoing training and support. Pension Scheme. Private Medical Insurance including dental. Ongoing training and support. Fresh fruit, the occasional pizza and a posh coffee machine! Our Client Our client has been a specialist IT Infrastructure and Support Services provider for over 25 years. They are an Employee Ownership Trust a growing company. They are proud winners of Best Place to Work award and overall winner of the Ringwood Business Awards 2024. Their core services include support desk, on-site engineering, project management and delivery, storage and logistics, and technical consultancy. They encourage progression within themselves for their colleagues, offering opportunities in other teams and departments. Join our client s friendly company, where a great team and a positive culture await you.

SecOps Engineer - Central London (hyrbid working) Up to 75,000 PA Well-established and highly profitable construction engineering business is seeking an experienced SecOps Engineer to join them on a permanent basis. This is a critical leadership role within an organisation undergoing significant digital transformation, with ambitious growth and acquisition plans driving demand for scalable, standardised and efficient business applications. This role is ideal for a proactive security professional with strong technical expertise across application, network and infrastructure security. You will play a key part in implementing security controls, mitigating risk and contributing to the continuous improvement of the company's overall security posture. Responsibilities: Monitor security tools including SIEM (QRadar) and respond to threat detection alerts Triage, analyse and prioritise security (via ServiceNow) Investigate root causes of security issues and design effective remediation solutions Oversee Patch Management Conduct vulnerability scans with Qualys, analyse results and prioritise remediation Document SecOps processes and create knowledge base articles in line with best practices Automate security tasks and toolchains using scripting (PowerShell, Batch, etc.) Collaborate with external SOC teams Prepare post-incident reports and root cause analyses Manage end-user device (EUD) security via MS Intune, Sophos and NinjaOne Schedule and assess vulnerability scans on critical infrastructure Maintain patching compliance for OS, Microsoft Office and third-party applications Support infrastructure teams to deploy systems, enhance security policies and manage security-driven changes Produce weekly security operations reports Manage Cisco Umbrella web filtering and SSL inspection policies Requirements: Previous hands-on experience in SecOps or Incident Response Recognised Security certifications such as Security+, CEH, or Microsoft security certifications Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows OS security and hardening Working PowerShell scripting ability for automation tasks Solid understanding of cloud-native security across M365, Azure and AWS Experience with enterprise IT infrastructure Any experience with the following will be highly favoured: Strong experience with Qualys Exposure to Varonis Network security knowledge or relevant certifications (TCP/IP, VPNs, routing, segmentation) Experience working with ServiceNow Initially 4 days per week onsite, dropping to 3 once passed probation (this is not negotiable).

Job title : Senior IT Support Engineer Location : Bath - Fully Onsite Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 Start date : ASAP Working hours : 9:00am to 5:30pmWe are partnering with a growing Managed Service Provider to find a driven Senior IT Support Engineer to support their expanding client base. This role offers a blend of BAU support and project work, providing excellent variety and opportunities for professional development.The ideal candidate will be proactive, ambitious, and solutions-focused, with strong communication skills and a genuine passion for IT. They are seeking someone who is eager to learn, continuously develop their technical expertise, and progress within the organisation. In return, the successful candidate will benefit from ongoing training and support, as well as clear pathways to take on greater responsibility and advance both professionally and financially. Essentials - Senior IT Support Technician: MSP experience Active Directory and Azure AD M365 Intune Scripting Knowledge of Hyper-V and SQL Desirable skills - Senior IT Support Technician: Azure Virtual Desktop Other MDM tools Networking Certifications PowerShell If you're a motivated Senior IT Support Engineer looking to develop your skills and advance your career within a supportive and growing MSP, submit your latest CV today to be considered.

Cyber Security Engineer, M365 Security Stack, COR7518 This is an excellent opportunity for a Cyber Security Engineer or Cyber Security Analyst with solid experience across the Microsoft 365 security stack (Intune, Defender, Entra, Purview, Copilot) to join a growing, award-winning company, at their head offices in Basingstoke. The successful Cyber Security Engineer will be required to have a full-UK driving license as this role will involve ad hoc travel to other sites / data centres. The Role The Cyber Security Engineer will be joining the internal security team, monitoring and analysing real-time security events and responding to potential threats. The Cyber Security Engineer will conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to identify and mitigate security risks and breaches, and will investigate security incidents and conduct forensic analysis to determine the root cause and recommend remediation actions. Outside of this, you will be an enthusiastic individual with a passion for all things security and will stay up to date with the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and industry standard methodologies, providing recommendations for improvements. The Company The Cyber Security Engineer will be joining a well-established Managed Service Provider with ambition and a clear plan for growth. Vendor-neutral, their commitment to quality has seen them partner with over 1,000 UK businesses, varying in size and industry. The successful Cyber Security Engineer / Cyber Security Analyst will work on a hybrid working basis, based in the Basingstoke office 3 days per week. Benefits Some of the benefits on offer for the Cyber Security Engineer, include: 25 days holiday Pension Flexible working/working from home Amazing opportunities for training and progression What's Required? Prior commercial experience as a Cyber Security Engineer or Cyber Security Analyst, ideally within a similar SME-sized organisation M365 security experience including Intune, Defender, Entra, Purview and Copilot Experience with conditional access policies and mobile application management policies Any experience or knowledge of ISO27001 as well as with penetration testing/vulnerability scanning would be highly advantageous, as would a background in general windows server support, ideally with broad experience of networks, virtualisation, etc. The list above is important, but not as important as hiring the right person! So if you don't meet all of the criteria above, but feel the role is of interest, please apply or get in touch today to discuss further. So What's Next? If you are a Cyber Security Engineer or Cyber Security Analyst currently, or looking to harness your career in this direction, and would like to know more about this excellent opportunity; apply now for immediate consideration! Cyber Security Engineer, Cyber Security Analyst Corriculo Ltd acts as an employment agency and an employment business. ,

Service Desk Engineer (1st/2nd Line)Belfast£30,000 - £35,0006 months onsite Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days remote thereafter)We are working with a growing and fast-paced Managed Service Provider in Belfast who are looking to appoint a driven and customer-focused Service Desk Engineer to join their team.This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong 1st/2nd Line Engineer who thrives in a busy MSP environment and is keen to further develop their Microsoft 365 and infrastructure skills.The RoleYou will be responsible for handling Level 1 and Level 2 support tickets, managing approximately 60-80 tickets per week in a dynamic service desk environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality remote support to a broad client base.Key responsibilities include:Microsoft 365 support (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint)User account creation and permissions management (AD & M365)Windows 10/11 supportRemote desktop support for PCs, laptops, and mobile devicesTroubleshooting email and mail filtering issuesAnti-virus and anti-malware managementBackup and disaster recovery supportBasic networking and firewall troubleshootingTicket logging and call handlingContributing to technical documentationOccasional client site visitsWhat We're Looking For2+ years' experience in a Service Desk / IT Support roleStrong Microsoft 365 support experienceExperience troubleshooting Windows OS and Active DirectoryBackground working in a fast-paced MSP environmentComfortable managing high ticket volumes (60-80 per week)Strong communication and customer service skillsDriven, motivated and eager to learnFull driving licence and access to a vehicleWhat's On OfferSalary between £30,000 - £35,000Structured training and exposure to technologies including:Virtualisation (Hyper-V, VMware)Backup solutions (Veeam, Azure, Cove)Network security (SonicWall, Fortinet)Enterprise hardware and switching technologies6-month in-office onboarding periodHybrid working (2 days remote per week after probation)Supportive team environment with clear progression opportunitiesInterview ProcessInformal Teams chatIn-person interview including a Microsoft 365 technical skills assessment To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Senior Recruitment Consultant Stuart Kennedy at MCS Group on or . Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs.

Systems Engineer Location: Ringwood, Hampshire + non-contractual hybrid home working Salary: £37,000 £40,000 DoE + Benefits + Profit share (Potential £2-3k) Hours: 37.5 hours per week The Role We are looking for an experienced Systems Engineer with a keen interest in building technical solutions to help us deliver outstanding service to our customers. You will consult directly with internal and external stakeholders to plan, implement and document technical solutions and assist in the transitions of solutions into live service. Duties Include: Consult with internal and external stakeholders to scope, define, and refine technical requirements. Design, plan, document, implement and configure technical solutions in line with project needs and industry best practice. Produce clear and detailed technical work packages to support successful project delivery. Provide technical input for estimating, scoping, Statements of Work, and both normal and emergency change requests. Support the transition of solutions into live service, including documentation, process development, training, and knowledge transfer. Maintain consistent deployment practices across customers and projects. Identify and escalate any serious issues, risks, or non conformities promptly. Collaborate closely with project managers, providing clear technical insight to support planning and delivery. Skills and Experience: 5+ years of experience in a similar role, within large, diverse enterprise environments. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Excellent working knowledge in IP Networking (WAN / LAN), including designing, planning, delivering, and optimising complex, distributed network solutions. Hands-on experience configuring and managing routers, switches, wireless solutions, and firewalls across multi vendor environments. Good cyber security awareness, with understanding of security best practices. Familiarity with Microsoft technologies such as Active Directory Domain Services, Microsoft System Centre (e.g. MECM), Microsoft Azure, M365/Office 365, and Microsoft Intune (desirable). Operating system experience across Windows Server 2016 / 2019 / 2022 and associated technologies (Hyper V, Failover Clustering, Certificate Services, Windows Admin Center, SQL Server) (desirable). Knowledge of antivirus tools, including Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. Committed to continuous learning and actively pursuing vendor certifications Ability to follow and produce detailed technical documentation. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment High attention to detail with a proactive, ownership-driven approach. This role is subject to a clear standard DBS check being received. The Package: Company Profit Share (first £3,600 is tax free). 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service. Birthday as additional paid leave. Additional paid leave (dependent on company performance). Company sick pay policy. Ongoing training and support. Pension Scheme. Private Medical Insurance including dental. Ongoing training and support. Fresh fruit, the occasional pizza and a posh coffee machine! Trusted Technology Partnership Trusted Technology Partnership has been a specialist IT Infrastructure and Support Services provider for over 25 years. We are an Employee Ownership Trust a growing company. We are proud winners of Best Place to Work award and overall winner of the Ringwood Business Awards 2024. Our core services include support desk, on-site engineering, project management and delivery, storage and logistics, and technical consultancy. We encourage progression within Trusted Technology Partnership for our colleagues, offering opportunities in other teams and departments. Join our friendly company, where a great team and a positive culture await you.

Head of Cloud Platforms Salary: up to £95,000Contract: Permanent We are working on behalf of our client to recruit a Head of Cloud Platforms. This is a senior leadership role sitting within the IT department, reporting to the Director of Infrastructure & Operations. The Role You will lead the Cloud Platform and Integration teams, taking ownership of the strategic direction and day-to-day management of cloud platforms (AWS & Azure), DevOps tooling, and systems integration (middleware). You will define the long-term technical roadmap, oversee CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and ensure platforms are secure, reliable, and cost-effective.Working closely with software development, infrastructure, cyber security, and business teams, you will align platform engineering with the wider digital strategy, drive automation, and act as a technical leader and mentor across their team. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the Cloud Platform and Integration teams, ensuring effective collaboration and delivery Define and implement cloud architecture, automation strategies, and CI/CD pipelines across AWS, Azure, and M365 Drive adoption of IaC and automated deployment processes Oversee systems integration architecture, ensuring compatibility and performance across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments Lead incident response, disaster recovery planning, and BCP/DR testing Monitor platform performance and establish KPIs and SLAs for availability, security, and uptime Lead security audits, risk assessments, and vulnerability management, working alongside Cyber Security teams Mentor senior technical leads and support their professional development Engage with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions Evaluate new tools and technologies to improve infrastructure efficiency and scalability Skills and Experience Required: Deep knowledge of AWS (EC2, VPC, RDS, S3, CloudFront, Route 53, IAM, CloudWatch, EKS) and Microsoft Azure Experience managing and delivering within multi-cloud environments Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and GitOps practices (e.g. Jenkins, Bitbucket, Terraform) Experience deploying and maintaining Linux systems (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL, Amazon Linux) Knowledge of containerisation technologies including Docker and Kubernetes Experience with middleware technologies, including AWS SQS/SNS and API Gateway Scripting skills in Bash and/or Python Proven experience managing technical teams and providing clear direction Strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to varied audiences James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.Don't forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.

IT Support Analyst - Salisbury IT Support Analyst with strong 2 line IT support, Windows 11, Windows Server, Intune, Azure, Entra & Office 365 experience, is required by a leading firm in central Salisbury My client is looking for someone with a can-do attitude who is rising to facing new challenges, as this will be a hands-on role. Key Skills required: Experience of working at a 2nd line IT support level Windows 11 & M365 experience Azure, Entra and Intune experience Good working knowledge of support on-prem and configuring hybrid infrastructure environments O365 suite - Exchange Online Active Directory, Group Policy (DNS/DHCP) SaaS and PaaS support experience VOIP telephony support Experience troubleshooting wired and wireless networks - TCP/IP, etc. Valid UK Driving licence Key roles and responsibilities: Provide 2 line support to users at all levels. Diagnosis and resolution of hardware, software, and networking issues via remote and on-site methods. Deployment of desktop/server software and hardware solutions. Enhancement and maintenance of the current infrastructure. Regular proactive upkeep of server and desktop systems. Thorough troubleshooting of user problems. Crafting comprehensive support materials. Contribution to the routine administration of IT systems. Not only will you be joining a leading local organisation, but you will have plenty of scope for growth and further development. My client is looking to pay up to £42,000 depending on experience. If you're an experienced IT Support Analyst eager to make a move, please click 'Apply Now' or send your CV to Matthew . com Key skills: IT Support, Service Desk, Desktop, Windows Server, Azure, Endpoint, Intune, IT Infrastructure, Networking, exchange, hyper-v, VOIP, IT Support, Service Desk, Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.

Overview At Solus, part of the Aviva family, we are transforming how technology supports our colleagues and customers across the UK. We are looking for an IT Operations and Digital Workplace Manager to lead our operational teams and shape the future of our digital workplace. This is a senior role with the opportunity to make a real impact on how people experience technology every day. About the role You will lead our IT Operations, Service Desk and Digital Workplace Engineering teams, ensuring we deliver a reliable, secure and modern technology experience for everyone at Solus. You will own the strategy for the digital workplace, drive operational excellence, and lead the continual improvement of our core IT services. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys combining technical leadership with people leadership, and who thrives in a fast-moving, service focused environment. Responsibilities Leading the strategy for IT Operations and the Digital Workplace in line with Solus and Aviva technology goals. Driving service stability, operational performance and continual improvement across our core IT services. Overseeing incident, problem, change and request management and leading P1 and P2 governance. Managing the modern workplace environment including Intune, Autopilot, device lifecycle, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint and wider M365 tools. Ensuring identity, access and endpoint security controls are robust and well embedded. Leading high performing operational teams, building capability and creating a strong customer centric culture. Managing supplier relationships, contracts, SLAs and commercial decisions. Owning operational budgets, technology asset lifecycle and licensing. Ensuring compliance with Solus and Aviva policies, cyber standards, and audit requirements. Acting as a senior technology partner to leaders across the business, communicating operational health, changes and improvements clearly. Qualifications Proven leadership experience across IT Operations, Service Desk or Digital Workplace. Strong knowledge of endpoint management (Intune, Autopilot), M365, identity and device management. A solid foundation in service management, operational resilience and problem resolution. Experience working with suppliers, MSPs and technology partners. Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify technical information. A proactive, organised and customer focused approach. ITIL v4 and Microsoft certifications (M365, Intune, Entra ID) are an advantage. Who are Solus? Solus, who are owned by Aviva, are one of the UK leaders in vehicle repairs, returning cars to the road in just 11 days on average and a 4.6/5 star customer rating. With an award-winning apprenticeship programme and winners of other recognised industry awards Solus are proud to be shaping the future of vehicle repair. Why Join Solus? We have so much to offer when it comes to being a Solus colleague: Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications. Bonus opportunity tied to your performance and the overall success of Solus. Company pension scheme with employer contributions. 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days. Save money with up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts. Share in Aviva's success through the Aviva Save As You Earn scheme. Supportive policies including parental and carer's leave. Wellbeing focus with tools like Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access. At Solus, we value inclusivity and welcome all applicants. If you're excited but don't tick every box, we encourage you to apply-your unique skills might be just what we need. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria-just email us after applying to let us know. Ready to join us? Apply online today, and our team will be in touch within 14 days.

Head of Cloud Platforms Salary: up to £95,000 Contract: Permanent We are working on behalf of our client to recruit a Head of Cloud Platforms. This is a senior leadership role sitting within the IT department, reporting to the Director of Infrastructure & Operations. The Role You will lead the Cloud Platform and Integration teams, taking ownership of the strategic direction and day-to-day management of cloud platforms (AWS & Azure), DevOps tooling, and systems integration (middleware). You will define the long-term technical roadmap, oversee CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and ensure platforms are secure, reliable, and cost-effective. Working closely with software development, infrastructure, cyber security, and business teams, you will align platform engineering with the wider digital strategy, drive automation, and act as a technical leader and mentor across their team. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the Cloud Platform and Integration teams, ensuring effective collaboration and delivery Define and implement cloud architecture, automation strategies, and CI/CD pipelines across AWS, Azure, and M365 Drive adoption of IaC and automated deployment processes Oversee systems integration architecture, ensuring compatibility and performance across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments Lead incident response, disaster recovery planning, and BCP/DR testing Monitor platform performance and establish KPIs and SLAs for availability, security, and uptime Lead security audits, risk assessments, and vulnerability management, working alongside Cyber Security teams Mentor senior technical leads and support their professional development Engage with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions Evaluate new tools and technologies to improve infrastructure efficiency and scalability Skills and Experience Required: Deep knowledge of AWS (EC2, VPC, RDS, S3, CloudFront, Route 53, IAM, CloudWatch, EKS) and Microsoft Azure Experience managing and delivering within multi-cloud environments Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and GitOps practices (e.g. Jenkins, Bitbucket, Terraform) Experience deploying and maintaining Linux systems (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL, Amazon Linux) Knowledge of containerisation technologies including Docker and Kubernetes Experience with middleware technologies, including AWS SQS/SNS and API Gateway Scripting skills in Bash and/or Python Proven experience managing technical teams and providing clear direction Strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to varied audiences James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Don't forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.

I'm currently recruiting for a Collaboration & Identity Manager to join a well-established organisation undergoing significant technology transformation. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll own the strategy, design, and delivery of collaboration and identity services across the business. Key Responsibilities Lead and evolve Microsoft 365, Teams, and identity platforms Define and deliver technology roadmaps and strategy Drive secure, cloud-first solutions (Zero Trust) Manage and develop a team of engineers Act as escalation point for complex technical issues Work closely with architecture and business stakeholders What We're Looking For Strong experience with M365 (Exchange Online, Teams) Expertise in Identity & Access Management (IAM / Azure AD / Entra ID) Background in cloud security and solution design Proven team leadership experience Ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

IT Infrastructure Engineer We re hiring due to a recent team change, creating an opportunity to join a growing IT function where you ll take real ownership and shape the future of infrastructure. Join HepcoMotion and work with modern Microsoft cloud technologies while gaining exposure to projects, security, and 3rd line responsibilities. Offering up to £35,000, long-term career progression, and the chance to be part of a business investing heavily in its IT estate. About HepcoMotion HepcoMotion is a globally recognised manufacturer with a strong reputation for engineering excellence and innovation. With operations spanning multiple countries and a commitment to continuous improvement, the business is investing in modern workplace technologies and evolving its IT infrastructure to support future growth. This is an exciting time to join, as the IT team transitions towards a more cloud-first, security-led environment - giving you the opportunity to play a key role in that journey. The Role IT Infrastructure Engineer As an IT Infrastructure Engineer, you ll join a close-knit IT team and act as a key escalation point while also driving forward infrastructure improvements and projects. This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same - blending project work, technical problem-solving, and mentoring junior team members. Key Responsibilities Act as an escalation point for 1st/2nd line support, guiding and mentoring the wider team Support and enhance a Microsoft-based infrastructure (Azure, Intune, Entra, M365) Monitor system performance, security dashboards, and proactively respond to issues Lead and contribute to infrastructure improvement projects and modernisation initiatives Maintain and optimise networking environments (VLANs, Wi-Fi, routing, firewalls) Strengthen cyber security posture through monitoring, patching, and vulnerability management Produce clear documentation for systems, processes, and end users What We re Looking For We re looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, takes ownership, and has a genuine interest in technology beyond the day job. Essential experience: Strong Microsoft ecosystem knowledge (Azure, Intune, Entra, M365) Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, and virtualisation (Hyper-V) Solid networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, VLANs, Wi-Fi) Experience supporting and maintaining infrastructure environments Understanding of cyber security principles and tools Previous experience in a support or infrastructure-focused role Desirable: Exposure to ISO 27001 or Cyber Essentials Experience with backup solutions (e.g. Veeam, Rubrik) Knowledge of enterprise Wi-Fi and firewall configuration What Makes This Role Different Genuine opportunity to step into a 3rd line / infrastructure engineering role High level of autonomy and ownership you ll be trusted to deliver outcomes Exposure to projects and modernisation work, not just BAU support Opportunity to mentor and influence the wider IT team Be part of a business investing in technology and change Hours & Location Monday to Friday, 9:00am 5:00pm (with flexibility required) Based in Tiverton (primarily office-based) Flexibility required for occasional out-of-hours work (planned maintenance/upgrades) Occasional travel to other sites (approximately quarterly) Benefits Competitive salary up to £35,000 per annum 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays Company contribution pension Healthcare cashback scheme Discounts with local shops and services Discounts at many major retailers including Argos, Currys, Halfords, Tesco, Sainsburys and Morrisons to name but a few Free on-site parking Career progression opportunities Continued professional learning and development Recommend a friend scheme Death in service after qualifying period Mental health support Financial wellness support Long service awards Seasonal events organised by HepcoMotion s social committee If you re looking for a role where you can take ownership, develop your technical skills, and be part of a forward-thinking IT team - we d love to hear from you. Click to Apply

IT Desktop Engineer - 2nd Line - SC Cleared My aerospace & defence client is looking for a 2nd Line IT Desktop Support Engineer to join their IT support team on a contract basis You MUST have valid current SC Security Clearance to be considered for this role. You will be providing 1st/2nd line support to the End Client, providing desktop hardware and software support , windows 10 and 11, IMAC's, VDI, and some telephony support. Essential Experience MUST have valid SC security clearance Provide 1 st and 2nd Line support for Incidents and Catalog requests Desktop / Laptop / VDI - build, configuration, and deployment to end users PABX administration and support Supporting Win11 issues, Hardware, Testing capability Assist with software installation / deployment Software and hardware troubleshooting Smartphone support (InTune) Local network cable patching Self-motivated team player with good technical and interpersonal skills. You will be able to multi-task and enjoy working under pressure with tight deliverables. MS Excel experience M365, Autopilot, Intune, ServiceNow (Desirable Skills) This role requires you to be on site so if you have the required experience, have current SC clearance and looking for a new role get in touch ASAP to find out more. I have interview slots ready to be filled! Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.