AWS Cloud Engineer PAYE rate: £371.04 per day PAYE plus flexible holiday pay 6 month contract London local authority client The Lead Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, delivering and continuously improving secure, scalable, high-performing cloud infrastructure across AWS and Google Cloud platforms. The role leads cloud architecture, automation, governance and operational excellence, ensuring cloud services are resilient, cost-effective and aligned to organisational security and compliance standards. The position provides technical leadership for cloud engineering strategy, infrastructure modernisation and migration activities, while supporting DevOps, CI/CD and Infrastructure-as-Code practices. It also includes stakeholder engagement, mentoring engineers, supporting multidisciplinary delivery teams and contributing to enterprise architecture and cyber security governance. Key focus areas include: Multi-cloud platform engineering (AWS & GCP) Cloud architecture and infrastructure strategy Security, compliance and governance Automation and CI/CD Cloud migration and optimisation Operational support and service reliability Team leadership and mentoring Stakeholder collaboration and technical assurance Key Criteria Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience designing and managing enterprise cloud platforms in AWS Expertise in cloud architecture, infrastructure automation and DevOps practices Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation or similar) Strong understanding of cloud security, governance and compliance frameworks Experience leading large-scale cloud migration and transformation projects Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, systems integration and platform engineering Ability to develop cloud standards, policies and operational procedures Experience providing technical leadership, mentoring and line management Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills across technical and non-technical teams We will also add your details to our mail out lists. Please note you may receive details of roles outside of your immediate vicinity, as many candidates are able to relocate temporarily for work. Please disregard any such emails that are not of interest and let us know if you would rather not receive such mailouts and/or if you wish us to delete your details and prefer to apply direct to our advertised roles. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us. Qualification details and any other experience/skills relevant to the role to help support your application should be clearly shown in your CV.
May 18, 2026
Contractor
AWS Cloud Engineer PAYE rate: £371.04 per day PAYE plus flexible holiday pay 6 month contract London local authority client The Lead Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, delivering and continuously improving secure, scalable, high-performing cloud infrastructure across AWS and Google Cloud platforms. The role leads cloud architecture, automation, governance and operational excellence, ensuring cloud services are resilient, cost-effective and aligned to organisational security and compliance standards. The position provides technical leadership for cloud engineering strategy, infrastructure modernisation and migration activities, while supporting DevOps, CI/CD and Infrastructure-as-Code practices. It also includes stakeholder engagement, mentoring engineers, supporting multidisciplinary delivery teams and contributing to enterprise architecture and cyber security governance. Key focus areas include: Multi-cloud platform engineering (AWS & GCP) Cloud architecture and infrastructure strategy Security, compliance and governance Automation and CI/CD Cloud migration and optimisation Operational support and service reliability Team leadership and mentoring Stakeholder collaboration and technical assurance Key Criteria Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience designing and managing enterprise cloud platforms in AWS Expertise in cloud architecture, infrastructure automation and DevOps practices Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation or similar) Strong understanding of cloud security, governance and compliance frameworks Experience leading large-scale cloud migration and transformation projects Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, systems integration and platform engineering Ability to develop cloud standards, policies and operational procedures Experience providing technical leadership, mentoring and line management Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills across technical and non-technical teams We will also add your details to our mail out lists. Please note you may receive details of roles outside of your immediate vicinity, as many candidates are able to relocate temporarily for work. Please disregard any such emails that are not of interest and let us know if you would rather not receive such mailouts and/or if you wish us to delete your details and prefer to apply direct to our advertised roles. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us. Qualification details and any other experience/skills relevant to the role to help support your application should be clearly shown in your CV.
New Business Development Manager - Data, AI & Observability Solutions Location: UK or India Company Overview GIOS Technology Limited is a specialist technology consultancy and recruitment business focused on Data, AI, Search, Observability, Cyber Security, and Cloud solutions. We partner with leading technology vendors including Elastic, Cloudera, AWS Open Search, Google Cloud, and Qlik to help enterprise organisations modernise their data platforms, improve operational visibility, strengthen cyber resilience, and accelerate AI adoption. Our clients include organisations across (but not limited to) Banking, Financial Services, Telecoms, and the Public Sector. Role Overview We are looking for a highly driven and commercially focused New Business Development Managers with a strong understanding of the modern data and analytics ecosystem. This role is ideal for someone who understands enterprise technology sales and can confidently engage with CIOs, Heads of Data, Security Leaders, Platform Teams, and Digital Transformation stakeholders. You will be responsible for identifying, developing, and winning new business opportunities across: Data & Analytics AI & GenAI Observability SIEM & Cyber Security Search & Enterprise AI Cloud Data Platforms Professional Services & Recruitment Solutions Key Responsibilities Generate and qualify new business opportunities across enterprise accounts Build relationships with senior technology and business stakeholders Drive sales opportunities for consulting, managed services, and recruitment offerings Identify customer challenges around: Data visibility Real Time analytics AI enablement Security operations Regulatory compliance Cloud modernisation Work closely with technical architects and leadership teams to shape solutions Manage the full sales life cycle from prospecting through to closure Build and maintain strong pipelines Collaborate with vendor partners including Elastic, Cloudera, and AWS Support marketing campaigns, events, webinars, and GTM initiatives Required Skills & Experience Essential Proven experience in New Business Development/Technology Sales Strong understanding of: Data Platforms Big Data AI/GenAI Observability SIEM/Cyber Security Cloud technologies Experience selling enterprise technology solutions or professional services Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences Strong networking and relationship-building capability Experience working with enterprise clients Preferred Experience with one or more of the following technologies/vendors: Elastic Cloudera AWS Google Cloud Snowflake Databricks Qlik What We're Looking For Entrepreneurial mindset Commercially driven Passionate about emerging technologies Confident presenting to all levels including senior stakeholders Self-motivated and target-oriented Strong understanding of the modern enterprise data landscape What We Offer Opportunity to work with leading global technology vendors Exposure to enterprise digital transformation programmes Fast-growing and entrepreneurial environment Career progression opportunities Competitive salary + commission structure International exposure across UK, EMEA, APAC, and India markets Apply Now If you are passionate about Data, AI, Security, and helping organisations transform through technology, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV to: (see below)
May 18, 2026
Full time
New Business Development Manager - Data, AI & Observability Solutions Location: UK or India Company Overview GIOS Technology Limited is a specialist technology consultancy and recruitment business focused on Data, AI, Search, Observability, Cyber Security, and Cloud solutions. We partner with leading technology vendors including Elastic, Cloudera, AWS Open Search, Google Cloud, and Qlik to help enterprise organisations modernise their data platforms, improve operational visibility, strengthen cyber resilience, and accelerate AI adoption. Our clients include organisations across (but not limited to) Banking, Financial Services, Telecoms, and the Public Sector. Role Overview We are looking for a highly driven and commercially focused New Business Development Managers with a strong understanding of the modern data and analytics ecosystem. This role is ideal for someone who understands enterprise technology sales and can confidently engage with CIOs, Heads of Data, Security Leaders, Platform Teams, and Digital Transformation stakeholders. You will be responsible for identifying, developing, and winning new business opportunities across: Data & Analytics AI & GenAI Observability SIEM & Cyber Security Search & Enterprise AI Cloud Data Platforms Professional Services & Recruitment Solutions Key Responsibilities Generate and qualify new business opportunities across enterprise accounts Build relationships with senior technology and business stakeholders Drive sales opportunities for consulting, managed services, and recruitment offerings Identify customer challenges around: Data visibility Real Time analytics AI enablement Security operations Regulatory compliance Cloud modernisation Work closely with technical architects and leadership teams to shape solutions Manage the full sales life cycle from prospecting through to closure Build and maintain strong pipelines Collaborate with vendor partners including Elastic, Cloudera, and AWS Support marketing campaigns, events, webinars, and GTM initiatives Required Skills & Experience Essential Proven experience in New Business Development/Technology Sales Strong understanding of: Data Platforms Big Data AI/GenAI Observability SIEM/Cyber Security Cloud technologies Experience selling enterprise technology solutions or professional services Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences Strong networking and relationship-building capability Experience working with enterprise clients Preferred Experience with one or more of the following technologies/vendors: Elastic Cloudera AWS Google Cloud Snowflake Databricks Qlik What We're Looking For Entrepreneurial mindset Commercially driven Passionate about emerging technologies Confident presenting to all levels including senior stakeholders Self-motivated and target-oriented Strong understanding of the modern enterprise data landscape What We Offer Opportunity to work with leading global technology vendors Exposure to enterprise digital transformation programmes Fast-growing and entrepreneurial environment Career progression opportunities Competitive salary + commission structure International exposure across UK, EMEA, APAC, and India markets Apply Now If you are passionate about Data, AI, Security, and helping organisations transform through technology, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV to: (see below)
Sanderson Government & Defence
City, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Cyber Security Consultant Government & Defence | United Kingdom | Hybrid Sanderson Government & Defence are supporting a leading global consultancy in the search for Cyber Security Consultants to join a high-performing team delivering complex and mission-critical programmes across the UK public sector, Defence, healthcare, and Central Government environments. This is an opportunity to work on some of the UK's most challenging security transformation programmes, collaborating with industry experts and using cutting-edge technologies to design and implement secure solutions at scale. The Opportunity As a Cyber Security Consultant, you will work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to shape secure architectures, advise on cyber risk, and support major digital transformation initiatives across highly regulated environments. You'll gain exposure to a broad range of technologies, frameworks, and security methodologies while working alongside experienced consultants, architects, and engineers within a collaborative and fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities * Design and review security architectures across enterprise-scale IT and cloud transformation programmes * Provide security advisory services to public sector and Defence clients * Support secure-by-design initiatives and threat modelling activities * Advise on regulatory and compliance frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and PCI-DSS * Identify vulnerabilities and communicate security risks and mitigation strategies to technical and non-technical stakeholders * Contribute to innovation, research, and continuous improvement across security practices * Work across technologies including PAM, SSO, IDAM, network security, encryption, and cloud security controls Required Experience * Strong understanding of cyber security principles and risk management * Experience contributing to solution designs and security architectures * Knowledge of identity and access management, network security, and secure infrastructure concepts * Understanding of threat modelling and reference architecture development * Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills * Ability to work within complex, fast-moving consulting environments Desirable Experience * Hands-on experience within cloud and/or network security * Exposure to UK Government, Defence, or regulated sector environments * Certifications such as CISSP, SABSA, or equivalent * Current UK Security Clearance (SC/DV) or eligibility to obtain clearance What's on Offer * Opportunity to work on nationally significant programmes * Access to leading technologies, training, and global expertise * Collaborative and inclusive working environment * Excellent career progression and professional development opportunities * Hybrid working and competitive salary/package If you are passionate about improving the UK public sector security posture and want to work on impactful programmes with leading experts in the field, we would love to hear from you. Apply now or contact Sanderson Government & Defence for a confidential discussion. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
May 18, 2026
Full time
Cyber Security Consultant Government & Defence | United Kingdom | Hybrid Sanderson Government & Defence are supporting a leading global consultancy in the search for Cyber Security Consultants to join a high-performing team delivering complex and mission-critical programmes across the UK public sector, Defence, healthcare, and Central Government environments. This is an opportunity to work on some of the UK's most challenging security transformation programmes, collaborating with industry experts and using cutting-edge technologies to design and implement secure solutions at scale. The Opportunity As a Cyber Security Consultant, you will work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to shape secure architectures, advise on cyber risk, and support major digital transformation initiatives across highly regulated environments. You'll gain exposure to a broad range of technologies, frameworks, and security methodologies while working alongside experienced consultants, architects, and engineers within a collaborative and fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities * Design and review security architectures across enterprise-scale IT and cloud transformation programmes * Provide security advisory services to public sector and Defence clients * Support secure-by-design initiatives and threat modelling activities * Advise on regulatory and compliance frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and PCI-DSS * Identify vulnerabilities and communicate security risks and mitigation strategies to technical and non-technical stakeholders * Contribute to innovation, research, and continuous improvement across security practices * Work across technologies including PAM, SSO, IDAM, network security, encryption, and cloud security controls Required Experience * Strong understanding of cyber security principles and risk management * Experience contributing to solution designs and security architectures * Knowledge of identity and access management, network security, and secure infrastructure concepts * Understanding of threat modelling and reference architecture development * Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills * Ability to work within complex, fast-moving consulting environments Desirable Experience * Hands-on experience within cloud and/or network security * Exposure to UK Government, Defence, or regulated sector environments * Certifications such as CISSP, SABSA, or equivalent * Current UK Security Clearance (SC/DV) or eligibility to obtain clearance What's on Offer * Opportunity to work on nationally significant programmes * Access to leading technologies, training, and global expertise * Collaborative and inclusive working environment * Excellent career progression and professional development opportunities * Hybrid working and competitive salary/package If you are passionate about improving the UK public sector security posture and want to work on impactful programmes with leading experts in the field, we would love to hear from you. Apply now or contact Sanderson Government & Defence for a confidential discussion. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Senior Data Product Manager About this role Year after year we've been recognised as a great place to work. In 2025, Capital One was ranked 15th in the UK's Best Workplaces list. At Capital One, we believe great products begin with a deep understanding of our customers. From our earliest days, we pioneered the use of predictive modeling to individually personalise credit card offers, turning the entire industry on its head. Our heritage of data driven decisions, combined with human centred approach, enables us to continue to design and build truly innovative financial experiences for our customers. We're using this approach to build our next generation data platform, leveraging modern technology to deliver transformative experiences to our customers. We're seeking a Senior Data Product Manager, who will be pivotal in the delivery of value and fostering collaboration. As a senior member of our Digital Product team, you will play a strategic role in defining where we invest in our data products and platforms, working with stakeholders across Engineering, Business Analysis, Data Science, Data Analytics and Data Governance. What you'll do Autonomously lead the discovery, definition and delivery of new data products and platform features that deliver our key business outcomes across data, modelling, reporting and analytical capabilities Manage existing data products to drive business performance across the value chain, including growth, underwriting, marketing and customer servicing. Collaborate with data producers and consumers (Data Scientists, Analysts & Engineers) to define Product capability needs and prioritise delivery of those that add most value Collaborate with your product team, engineering, delivery leads, consulting groups (Architecture, Cyber & Data Risk) and the US Enterprise to ensure those capabilities make it into the hands of our users Be an advocate for data governance, ensuring that everything we build meets our high standards whilst providing a frictionless user experience Integrate business analytics in every aspect of design and development, and define metrics to measure the success of products Maintain a rigorously human-centred approach, obsessing about internal and external customer needs to reimagine customer interactions What you'll bring Proven experience identifying business opportunities and translating them into Data, Machine Learning and AI products in the technology or digital arenas. A track record of thought leadership and delivery across complex products or platform capabilities Ability to influence and inspire senior stakeholders through strong commercial thinking & engaging communication Proven ability to leverage data and insight to define product strategy and customer experience Passionate about collaborating with technically minded data users and engineers, but you can also translate for non-technical stakeholders Excellent communication skills, able to engage, influence and inspire Deep understanding of data applications An understanding of UK regulatory landscapes and consumer lending would be desirable Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position based in our Nottingham or London offices. If you're based in the London office, there will be frequent travel to Nottingham. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in one of our offices 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for fem
May 18, 2026
Full time
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Senior Data Product Manager About this role Year after year we've been recognised as a great place to work. In 2025, Capital One was ranked 15th in the UK's Best Workplaces list. At Capital One, we believe great products begin with a deep understanding of our customers. From our earliest days, we pioneered the use of predictive modeling to individually personalise credit card offers, turning the entire industry on its head. Our heritage of data driven decisions, combined with human centred approach, enables us to continue to design and build truly innovative financial experiences for our customers. We're using this approach to build our next generation data platform, leveraging modern technology to deliver transformative experiences to our customers. We're seeking a Senior Data Product Manager, who will be pivotal in the delivery of value and fostering collaboration. As a senior member of our Digital Product team, you will play a strategic role in defining where we invest in our data products and platforms, working with stakeholders across Engineering, Business Analysis, Data Science, Data Analytics and Data Governance. What you'll do Autonomously lead the discovery, definition and delivery of new data products and platform features that deliver our key business outcomes across data, modelling, reporting and analytical capabilities Manage existing data products to drive business performance across the value chain, including growth, underwriting, marketing and customer servicing. Collaborate with data producers and consumers (Data Scientists, Analysts & Engineers) to define Product capability needs and prioritise delivery of those that add most value Collaborate with your product team, engineering, delivery leads, consulting groups (Architecture, Cyber & Data Risk) and the US Enterprise to ensure those capabilities make it into the hands of our users Be an advocate for data governance, ensuring that everything we build meets our high standards whilst providing a frictionless user experience Integrate business analytics in every aspect of design and development, and define metrics to measure the success of products Maintain a rigorously human-centred approach, obsessing about internal and external customer needs to reimagine customer interactions What you'll bring Proven experience identifying business opportunities and translating them into Data, Machine Learning and AI products in the technology or digital arenas. A track record of thought leadership and delivery across complex products or platform capabilities Ability to influence and inspire senior stakeholders through strong commercial thinking & engaging communication Proven ability to leverage data and insight to define product strategy and customer experience Passionate about collaborating with technically minded data users and engineers, but you can also translate for non-technical stakeholders Excellent communication skills, able to engage, influence and inspire Deep understanding of data applications An understanding of UK regulatory landscapes and consumer lending would be desirable Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position based in our Nottingham or London offices. If you're based in the London office, there will be frequent travel to Nottingham. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in one of our offices 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for fem
Software Developer - SC cleared Permanent Hybrid (willing to travel to Newcastle) Python AI BPSS We are looking for Software Developers with strong Python and AI experience to work at an early stage alongside enterprise architects and senior engineers. You will help research, design and prototype the foundations of a new service, with particular emphasis on automation, integration and intelligent workflows. You will join Peregrine who are supporting a large public sector organisation, starting an ambitious transformation programme focused on modernising how financial support services are delivered. The aim is to explore whether multiple existing approaches can be consolidated into a single, streamlined service. This work is at Alpha stage, with a strong focus on research, prototyping and proving technical and architectural options. This is a hands-on role suited to engineers who enjoy shaping solutions from first principles and working in exploratory delivery phases. The role is primarily remote, however travel to Newcastle may be required for sprint ceremonies and key workshops. Responsibilities: Engineers will contribute to research and development across: Workflow orchestration and process design Web portal options and user interaction patterns Data models and schema design Automation and AI, including AI assisted software development approaches Skills & Experience: Strong experience with Python Experience applying AI or machine learning in practical solutions Focus on automation and system integration Comfortable working in early stage, fast evolving environments (Alpha project experience) AWS Services Active BPSS, SC clearance or eligible for clearance Desirable skills: Experience supporting AI or data driven platforms Knowledge of cyber security or fraud prevention domains Experience working within government or critical national infrastructure environments About Peregrine We build workforces that deliver tech and change programmes at leading UK organisations. By combining data science from Peregrine Intelligence, our industry-accredited Peregrine Academy, and market-leading attraction and diversity initiatives, we bridge capability gaps at all levels in public and private sector organisations. We work closely with our clients to understand their challenges and deliver flexible, long-term solutions that make a real difference. When you join Peregrine, you become part of a team that s focused on growth, both yours, our clients , and the sectors we support. You ll also get access to a full range of benefits alongside your salary. How Specialist Talent Works As a permanent employee at Peregrine, you ll be part of our Specialist Talent team. That means you ll work on-site or remotely with our clients, supporting them on complex, high-impact projects in Data, Digital and Business Transformation. You ll get the variety and challenge of consultancy work, with the stability and support of a permanent role. You re not a contractor - you re a valued member of our team, with access to all the same benefits, learning opportunities, and community. Find out more: peregrine.global or check out our LinkedIn page: peregrine-resourcing
May 18, 2026
Full time
Software Developer - SC cleared Permanent Hybrid (willing to travel to Newcastle) Python AI BPSS We are looking for Software Developers with strong Python and AI experience to work at an early stage alongside enterprise architects and senior engineers. You will help research, design and prototype the foundations of a new service, with particular emphasis on automation, integration and intelligent workflows. You will join Peregrine who are supporting a large public sector organisation, starting an ambitious transformation programme focused on modernising how financial support services are delivered. The aim is to explore whether multiple existing approaches can be consolidated into a single, streamlined service. This work is at Alpha stage, with a strong focus on research, prototyping and proving technical and architectural options. This is a hands-on role suited to engineers who enjoy shaping solutions from first principles and working in exploratory delivery phases. The role is primarily remote, however travel to Newcastle may be required for sprint ceremonies and key workshops. Responsibilities: Engineers will contribute to research and development across: Workflow orchestration and process design Web portal options and user interaction patterns Data models and schema design Automation and AI, including AI assisted software development approaches Skills & Experience: Strong experience with Python Experience applying AI or machine learning in practical solutions Focus on automation and system integration Comfortable working in early stage, fast evolving environments (Alpha project experience) AWS Services Active BPSS, SC clearance or eligible for clearance Desirable skills: Experience supporting AI or data driven platforms Knowledge of cyber security or fraud prevention domains Experience working within government or critical national infrastructure environments About Peregrine We build workforces that deliver tech and change programmes at leading UK organisations. By combining data science from Peregrine Intelligence, our industry-accredited Peregrine Academy, and market-leading attraction and diversity initiatives, we bridge capability gaps at all levels in public and private sector organisations. We work closely with our clients to understand their challenges and deliver flexible, long-term solutions that make a real difference. When you join Peregrine, you become part of a team that s focused on growth, both yours, our clients , and the sectors we support. You ll also get access to a full range of benefits alongside your salary. How Specialist Talent Works As a permanent employee at Peregrine, you ll be part of our Specialist Talent team. That means you ll work on-site or remotely with our clients, supporting them on complex, high-impact projects in Data, Digital and Business Transformation. You ll get the variety and challenge of consultancy work, with the stability and support of a permanent role. You re not a contractor - you re a valued member of our team, with access to all the same benefits, learning opportunities, and community. Find out more: peregrine.global or check out our LinkedIn page: peregrine-resourcing
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Senior Data Product Manager About this role Year after year we've been recognised as a great place to work. In 2025, Capital One was ranked 15th in the UK's Best Workplaces list. At Capital One, we believe great products begin with a deep understanding of our customers. From our earliest days, we pioneered the use of predictive modeling to individually personalise credit card offers, turning the entire industry on its head. Our heritage of data driven decisions, combined with human centred approach, enables us to continue to design and build truly innovative financial experiences for our customers. We're using this approach to build our next generation data platform, leveraging modern technology to deliver transformative experiences to our customers. We're seeking a Senior Data Product Manager, who will be pivotal in the delivery of value and fostering collaboration. As a senior member of our Digital Product team, you will play a strategic role in defining where we invest in our data products and platforms, working with stakeholders across Engineering, Business Analysis, Data Science, Data Analytics and Data Governance. What you'll do Autonomously lead the discovery, definition and delivery of new data products and platform features that deliver our key business outcomes across data, modelling, reporting and analytical capabilities Manage existing data products to drive business performance across the value chain, including growth, underwriting, marketing and customer servicing. Collaborate with data producers and consumers (Data Scientists, Analysts & Engineers) to define Product capability needs and prioritise delivery of those that add most value Collaborate with your product team, engineering, delivery leads, consulting groups (Architecture, Cyber & Data Risk) and the US Enterprise to ensure those capabilities make it into the hands of our users Be an advocate for data governance, ensuring that everything we build meets our high standards whilst providing a frictionless user experience Integrate business analytics in every aspect of design and development, and define metrics to measure the success of products Maintain a rigorously human-centred approach, obsessing about internal and external customer needs to reimagine customer interactions What you'll bring Proven experience identifying business opportunities and translating them into Data, Machine Learning and AI products in the technology or digital arenas. A track record of thought leadership and delivery across complex products or platform capabilities Ability to influence and inspire senior stakeholders through strong commercial thinking & engaging communication Proven ability to leverage data and insight to define product strategy and customer experience Passionate about collaborating with technically minded data users and engineers, but you can also translate for non-technical stakeholders Excellent communication skills, able to engage, influence and inspire Deep understanding of data applications An understanding of UK regulatory landscapes and consumer lending would be desirable Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position based in our Nottingham or London offices. If you're based in the London office, there will be frequent travel to Nottingham. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in one of our offices 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for fem
May 18, 2026
Full time
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Senior Data Product Manager About this role Year after year we've been recognised as a great place to work. In 2025, Capital One was ranked 15th in the UK's Best Workplaces list. At Capital One, we believe great products begin with a deep understanding of our customers. From our earliest days, we pioneered the use of predictive modeling to individually personalise credit card offers, turning the entire industry on its head. Our heritage of data driven decisions, combined with human centred approach, enables us to continue to design and build truly innovative financial experiences for our customers. We're using this approach to build our next generation data platform, leveraging modern technology to deliver transformative experiences to our customers. We're seeking a Senior Data Product Manager, who will be pivotal in the delivery of value and fostering collaboration. As a senior member of our Digital Product team, you will play a strategic role in defining where we invest in our data products and platforms, working with stakeholders across Engineering, Business Analysis, Data Science, Data Analytics and Data Governance. What you'll do Autonomously lead the discovery, definition and delivery of new data products and platform features that deliver our key business outcomes across data, modelling, reporting and analytical capabilities Manage existing data products to drive business performance across the value chain, including growth, underwriting, marketing and customer servicing. Collaborate with data producers and consumers (Data Scientists, Analysts & Engineers) to define Product capability needs and prioritise delivery of those that add most value Collaborate with your product team, engineering, delivery leads, consulting groups (Architecture, Cyber & Data Risk) and the US Enterprise to ensure those capabilities make it into the hands of our users Be an advocate for data governance, ensuring that everything we build meets our high standards whilst providing a frictionless user experience Integrate business analytics in every aspect of design and development, and define metrics to measure the success of products Maintain a rigorously human-centred approach, obsessing about internal and external customer needs to reimagine customer interactions What you'll bring Proven experience identifying business opportunities and translating them into Data, Machine Learning and AI products in the technology or digital arenas. A track record of thought leadership and delivery across complex products or platform capabilities Ability to influence and inspire senior stakeholders through strong commercial thinking & engaging communication Proven ability to leverage data and insight to define product strategy and customer experience Passionate about collaborating with technically minded data users and engineers, but you can also translate for non-technical stakeholders Excellent communication skills, able to engage, influence and inspire Deep understanding of data applications An understanding of UK regulatory landscapes and consumer lending would be desirable Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position based in our Nottingham or London offices. If you're based in the London office, there will be frequent travel to Nottingham. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in one of our offices 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for fem
IT Security Assurance Manager Permanent - 40k - 43.5k + strong benefits Location: Hybrid - Bristol Your new company: I am looking to recruit an IT Security Assurance Manager to join a great public sector organisation. You'll join a forward-thinking organisation with a national footprint and a user base exceeding 2,000 people. With ambitious plans for IT Security transformation, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic and evolving team. The organisation is investing in its IT and Security function and is a great place to work. The role responsibilities: This is an interesting opportunity to join a great organisation at a key time when they are investing in and transforming their IT and Security estate. You will be supporting the IT Security and GRC Manager with IT Security Assurance tasks. Key parts of the role include: Overseeing audit assessment, assurance and remedial/improvement actions. Leading liaison activities to drive awareness and collaborative improvement workstreams. Leading efforts to attain and work to industry frameworks, standards and best practice. Help drive forward security standards and capabilities, You will need: Strong demonstrable experience of IT and cyber governance, compliance, risk, and security within enterprise IT environments. Experience communicating with stakeholders at all levels. Experience leading or contributing to the response and resolution of IT/cyber security incidents, including investigation, remediation, assurance, continuous improvement. Able to manage sensitive and challenging situations with discretion, fairness, empathy. Good experience in all aspects of IT/Cybersecurity and technology audit, assessment, assurance, and compliance. The ability to write fluently, accurately and concisely with clarity and authority. Proven abilities documenting and presenting concise reports, explaining complex information to varied audiences. What you'll get in return: Salary of between 40k- 43.5k 25 days annual leave + bank holidays - additional day for each year of service (up to 30 days) Hybrid working 2 days in Bristol per week (or other office in UK, but still once a month in Bristol) Strong civil service pension (27%) And more! Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
May 18, 2026
Full time
IT Security Assurance Manager Permanent - 40k - 43.5k + strong benefits Location: Hybrid - Bristol Your new company: I am looking to recruit an IT Security Assurance Manager to join a great public sector organisation. You'll join a forward-thinking organisation with a national footprint and a user base exceeding 2,000 people. With ambitious plans for IT Security transformation, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic and evolving team. The organisation is investing in its IT and Security function and is a great place to work. The role responsibilities: This is an interesting opportunity to join a great organisation at a key time when they are investing in and transforming their IT and Security estate. You will be supporting the IT Security and GRC Manager with IT Security Assurance tasks. Key parts of the role include: Overseeing audit assessment, assurance and remedial/improvement actions. Leading liaison activities to drive awareness and collaborative improvement workstreams. Leading efforts to attain and work to industry frameworks, standards and best practice. Help drive forward security standards and capabilities, You will need: Strong demonstrable experience of IT and cyber governance, compliance, risk, and security within enterprise IT environments. Experience communicating with stakeholders at all levels. Experience leading or contributing to the response and resolution of IT/cyber security incidents, including investigation, remediation, assurance, continuous improvement. Able to manage sensitive and challenging situations with discretion, fairness, empathy. Good experience in all aspects of IT/Cybersecurity and technology audit, assessment, assurance, and compliance. The ability to write fluently, accurately and concisely with clarity and authority. Proven abilities documenting and presenting concise reports, explaining complex information to varied audiences. What you'll get in return: Salary of between 40k- 43.5k 25 days annual leave + bank holidays - additional day for each year of service (up to 30 days) Hybrid working 2 days in Bristol per week (or other office in UK, but still once a month in Bristol) Strong civil service pension (27%) And more! Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Senior Data Product Manager About this role Year after year we've been recognised as a great place to work. In 2025, Capital One was ranked 15th in the UK's Best Workplaces list. At Capital One, we believe great products begin with a deep understanding of our customers. From our earliest days, we pioneered the use of predictive modeling to individually personalise credit card offers, turning the entire industry on its head. Our heritage of data driven decisions, combined with human centred approach, enables us to continue to design and build truly innovative financial experiences for our customers. We're using this approach to build our next generation data platform, leveraging modern technology to deliver transformative experiences to our customers. We're seeking a Senior Data Product Manager, who will be pivotal in the delivery of value and fostering collaboration. As a senior member of our Digital Product team, you will play a strategic role in defining where we invest in our data products and platforms, working with stakeholders across Engineering, Business Analysis, Data Science, Data Analytics and Data Governance. What you'll do Autonomously lead the discovery, definition and delivery of new data products and platform features that deliver our key business outcomes across data, modelling, reporting and analytical capabilities Manage existing data products to drive business performance across the value chain, including growth, underwriting, marketing and customer servicing. Collaborate with data producers and consumers (Data Scientists, Analysts & Engineers) to define Product capability needs and prioritise delivery of those that add most value Collaborate with your product team, engineering, delivery leads, consulting groups (Architecture, Cyber & Data Risk) and the US Enterprise to ensure those capabilities make it into the hands of our users Be an advocate for data governance, ensuring that everything we build meets our high standards whilst providing a frictionless user experience Integrate business analytics in every aspect of design and development, and define metrics to measure the success of products Maintain a rigorously human-centred approach, obsessing about internal and external customer needs to reimagine customer interactions What you'll bring Proven experience identifying business opportunities and translating them into Data, Machine Learning and AI products in the technology or digital arenas. A track record of thought leadership and delivery across complex products or platform capabilities Ability to influence and inspire senior stakeholders through strong commercial thinking & engaging communication Proven ability to leverage data and insight to define product strategy and customer experience Passionate about collaborating with technically minded data users and engineers, but you can also translate for non-technical stakeholders Excellent communication skills, able to engage, influence and inspire Deep understanding of data applications An understanding of UK regulatory landscapes and consumer lending would be desirable Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position based in our Nottingham or London offices. If you're based in the London office, there will be frequent travel to Nottingham. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in one of our offices 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for fem
May 18, 2026
Full time
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Senior Data Product Manager About this role Year after year we've been recognised as a great place to work. In 2025, Capital One was ranked 15th in the UK's Best Workplaces list. At Capital One, we believe great products begin with a deep understanding of our customers. From our earliest days, we pioneered the use of predictive modeling to individually personalise credit card offers, turning the entire industry on its head. Our heritage of data driven decisions, combined with human centred approach, enables us to continue to design and build truly innovative financial experiences for our customers. We're using this approach to build our next generation data platform, leveraging modern technology to deliver transformative experiences to our customers. We're seeking a Senior Data Product Manager, who will be pivotal in the delivery of value and fostering collaboration. As a senior member of our Digital Product team, you will play a strategic role in defining where we invest in our data products and platforms, working with stakeholders across Engineering, Business Analysis, Data Science, Data Analytics and Data Governance. What you'll do Autonomously lead the discovery, definition and delivery of new data products and platform features that deliver our key business outcomes across data, modelling, reporting and analytical capabilities Manage existing data products to drive business performance across the value chain, including growth, underwriting, marketing and customer servicing. Collaborate with data producers and consumers (Data Scientists, Analysts & Engineers) to define Product capability needs and prioritise delivery of those that add most value Collaborate with your product team, engineering, delivery leads, consulting groups (Architecture, Cyber & Data Risk) and the US Enterprise to ensure those capabilities make it into the hands of our users Be an advocate for data governance, ensuring that everything we build meets our high standards whilst providing a frictionless user experience Integrate business analytics in every aspect of design and development, and define metrics to measure the success of products Maintain a rigorously human-centred approach, obsessing about internal and external customer needs to reimagine customer interactions What you'll bring Proven experience identifying business opportunities and translating them into Data, Machine Learning and AI products in the technology or digital arenas. A track record of thought leadership and delivery across complex products or platform capabilities Ability to influence and inspire senior stakeholders through strong commercial thinking & engaging communication Proven ability to leverage data and insight to define product strategy and customer experience Passionate about collaborating with technically minded data users and engineers, but you can also translate for non-technical stakeholders Excellent communication skills, able to engage, influence and inspire Deep understanding of data applications An understanding of UK regulatory landscapes and consumer lending would be desirable Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position based in our Nottingham or London offices. If you're based in the London office, there will be frequent travel to Nottingham. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in one of our offices 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for fem
White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, London Director of Software Engineering About this role We are looking for a Director of Software Engineering to lead a team of 100+ engineers. We're looking for someone who is results-oriented, able to partner with business leaders and go toe-to-toe with the best engineers on technical rigour. You'll be responsible for all the technologists within a series of our 'outcome teams': established to drive forward business outcomes. You'll be an excellent leader of people and communicator. You'll be able to seamlessly switch from executive-level progress conversations, to diving deep into solutions, to contributing to strategic discussions around roadmaps. You'll be able to provide clear thinking and direction to cut through ambiguity. You'll be able to partner well with the local business leadership team and with enterprise stakeholders; providing objective assessments of the likely cost and risk trade-offs for different solutions, and clear paths forward. What you'll do Leadership of a team of 100+ technologists (Software Engineers and Architects): operating engineering at scale within a complex regulated environment Work together with Product and Design teams on the overall product roadmap for key business capabilities and goals Elevate great talent and ensure you have a clear agenda for development in the team. Actively manage performance across the team to develop talent over time Drive for effective delivery with pace and precision across the different outcome teams Liaising with and managing enterprise stakeholders primarily based in the US, who often have deep expertise on particular domains Manage a team with a blend of associates and third party engineers, and ensure effective oversight of the relevant third parties within the domain. Seek and share the context of the wider organisation, its purpose, commitments and opportunities to enable and engage your team with customer and organisational outcomes Stay up to date with the latest relevant changes in regulation and enterprise process Maintain broad knowledge and awareness of the latest relevant technologies and engineering practices Be a key voice in technical design reviews - ensuring a clear and consistent approach to engineering practices Support the career growth and development of the team What we're looking for You'll have a clear track record of leading large software engineering teams, and a proven track record of driving high performance You'll be able to solve complex challenges across people, process and technology. A high level of intellectual curiosity and comfort with ambiguity is essential. You will have the ability to deep dive on different technology options quickly and provide recommendations on a path forward. You will have excellent critical thinking skills and be able to provide thoughtful and effective counsel to leaders across the business You're passionate about recruiting and developing great engineering talent You'll be able to drive results quickly individually, whilst enabling others through the establishing of clear patterns and practices for engineering teams. You'll possess excellent communication skills, with an ability to adapt and communicate compellingly and with authenticity to any audience (including internal and external stakeholders) You'll be aware of the latest native developments within AWS and have real world experience You'll have an understanding of the latest cybersecurity trends and how they impact engineering practice You'll be able to work within enterprise policies/guidelines while customising to fit the UK to strike the right balance You're comfortable in reaching pragmatic outcomes between short-term and long-term business needs Knowledge of the UK / US regulatory, consumer lending and technology landscapes (preferred) Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position based in our London offices. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved i
May 18, 2026
Full time
White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, London Director of Software Engineering About this role We are looking for a Director of Software Engineering to lead a team of 100+ engineers. We're looking for someone who is results-oriented, able to partner with business leaders and go toe-to-toe with the best engineers on technical rigour. You'll be responsible for all the technologists within a series of our 'outcome teams': established to drive forward business outcomes. You'll be an excellent leader of people and communicator. You'll be able to seamlessly switch from executive-level progress conversations, to diving deep into solutions, to contributing to strategic discussions around roadmaps. You'll be able to provide clear thinking and direction to cut through ambiguity. You'll be able to partner well with the local business leadership team and with enterprise stakeholders; providing objective assessments of the likely cost and risk trade-offs for different solutions, and clear paths forward. What you'll do Leadership of a team of 100+ technologists (Software Engineers and Architects): operating engineering at scale within a complex regulated environment Work together with Product and Design teams on the overall product roadmap for key business capabilities and goals Elevate great talent and ensure you have a clear agenda for development in the team. Actively manage performance across the team to develop talent over time Drive for effective delivery with pace and precision across the different outcome teams Liaising with and managing enterprise stakeholders primarily based in the US, who often have deep expertise on particular domains Manage a team with a blend of associates and third party engineers, and ensure effective oversight of the relevant third parties within the domain. Seek and share the context of the wider organisation, its purpose, commitments and opportunities to enable and engage your team with customer and organisational outcomes Stay up to date with the latest relevant changes in regulation and enterprise process Maintain broad knowledge and awareness of the latest relevant technologies and engineering practices Be a key voice in technical design reviews - ensuring a clear and consistent approach to engineering practices Support the career growth and development of the team What we're looking for You'll have a clear track record of leading large software engineering teams, and a proven track record of driving high performance You'll be able to solve complex challenges across people, process and technology. A high level of intellectual curiosity and comfort with ambiguity is essential. You will have the ability to deep dive on different technology options quickly and provide recommendations on a path forward. You will have excellent critical thinking skills and be able to provide thoughtful and effective counsel to leaders across the business You're passionate about recruiting and developing great engineering talent You'll be able to drive results quickly individually, whilst enabling others through the establishing of clear patterns and practices for engineering teams. You'll possess excellent communication skills, with an ability to adapt and communicate compellingly and with authenticity to any audience (including internal and external stakeholders) You'll be aware of the latest native developments within AWS and have real world experience You'll have an understanding of the latest cybersecurity trends and how they impact engineering practice You'll be able to work within enterprise policies/guidelines while customising to fit the UK to strike the right balance You're comfortable in reaching pragmatic outcomes between short-term and long-term business needs Knowledge of the UK / US regulatory, consumer lending and technology landscapes (preferred) Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position based in our London offices. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved i
WeDoData are working with a successful secondary school in South London, with around 1,100 students and 170 staff. They are now seeking a Head of IT to give guidance and take ownership of the schools digital strategy. This is a great opportunity for a technology leader to shape the future of IT across a thriving and ambitious secondary school community. The school are looking to move away from legacy and on-premise systems toward a cloud-first architecture, this role will be central in guiding that transition driving the school s adoption of the Microsoft technology stack, including Microsoft 365, Azure/Entra, Intune, Windows 11, and modern endpoint management solutions. Responsibilities: Develop, advise and lead the school s IT strategy Drive cloud transformation, migrating legacy and on-prem infrastructure to cloud-based solutions Lead the Microsoft-first technology roadmap, embedding Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune and wider Microsoft services Modernise infrastructure, systems and service delivery Provide strategic guidance to SLT Oversee IT operations and transformation projects, ensuring robust delivery across classrooms, business systems and school-wide digital platforms Lead and develop the IT function, building a high-performing, customer-focused technology team What We re Looking For Proven experience in IT leadership and technology strategy development Strong knowledge of cloud architecture, infrastructure modernisation and cybersecurity In depth Microsoft experience (Microsoft 365, Entra, Intune, Windows Server, Windows 11) Experience delivering IT projects, including cloud migrations & upgrades Experience in project, budget and supplier management In return my client can offer: A salary of £49k - £52k 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays A highly competitive local government pension scheme. For more information and the opportunity to view a job description please call Dan at WeDoData or apply as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you. Unfortunately my client are unable to offer sponsorship. WeDoData (Bristol) Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. In accordance with the DfE statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education , this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
May 18, 2026
Full time
WeDoData are working with a successful secondary school in South London, with around 1,100 students and 170 staff. They are now seeking a Head of IT to give guidance and take ownership of the schools digital strategy. This is a great opportunity for a technology leader to shape the future of IT across a thriving and ambitious secondary school community. The school are looking to move away from legacy and on-premise systems toward a cloud-first architecture, this role will be central in guiding that transition driving the school s adoption of the Microsoft technology stack, including Microsoft 365, Azure/Entra, Intune, Windows 11, and modern endpoint management solutions. Responsibilities: Develop, advise and lead the school s IT strategy Drive cloud transformation, migrating legacy and on-prem infrastructure to cloud-based solutions Lead the Microsoft-first technology roadmap, embedding Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune and wider Microsoft services Modernise infrastructure, systems and service delivery Provide strategic guidance to SLT Oversee IT operations and transformation projects, ensuring robust delivery across classrooms, business systems and school-wide digital platforms Lead and develop the IT function, building a high-performing, customer-focused technology team What We re Looking For Proven experience in IT leadership and technology strategy development Strong knowledge of cloud architecture, infrastructure modernisation and cybersecurity In depth Microsoft experience (Microsoft 365, Entra, Intune, Windows Server, Windows 11) Experience delivering IT projects, including cloud migrations & upgrades Experience in project, budget and supplier management In return my client can offer: A salary of £49k - £52k 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays A highly competitive local government pension scheme. For more information and the opportunity to view a job description please call Dan at WeDoData or apply as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you. Unfortunately my client are unable to offer sponsorship. WeDoData (Bristol) Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. In accordance with the DfE statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education , this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
IT Operations & Transformation Manager Manchester 50,000 - 55,000 Zachary Daniels are partnered with a growing UK business to recruit an IT Operations & Transformation Manager, a key hire to drive improvements across technology, systems, and infrastructure. This is a high-impact role where you'll sit between day-to-day IT operations and longer-term transformation, helping the business modernise its technology landscape while ensuring everything continues to run smoothly. The Role You'll take ownership of IT operations while leading initiatives to improve systems, processes, and overall technology capability across the business. Key responsibilities include: Leading day-to-day IT operations across infrastructure, systems, and support Driving technology transformation and continuous improvement initiatives Acting as the key link between the business and Group IT Managing third-party vendors, suppliers, and service providers Overseeing system performance, security, and reliability Supporting business continuity, backup, and disaster recovery planning Managing IT budgets, forecasting, and resource allocation Leading and developing internal teams and external partners Identifying and implementing new technologies to improve efficiency and user experience What We're Looking For Experience in an IT Manager / IT Operations / Infrastructure leadership role Strong background across Microsoft technologies (Azure, Office 365, SharePoint) Experience working in multi-site or group environments Ability to balance hands-on delivery with strategic thinking Strong stakeholder management across technical and non-technical teams Experience managing vendors, budgets, and IT projects Exposure to cyber security, cloud, and system integrations Why Join? Opportunity to shape and influence the IT landscape High visibility role with senior stakeholders Blend of operational leadership and transformation work Business investing in technology and change Apply today with your most up to date CV! BH36068
May 18, 2026
Full time
IT Operations & Transformation Manager Manchester 50,000 - 55,000 Zachary Daniels are partnered with a growing UK business to recruit an IT Operations & Transformation Manager, a key hire to drive improvements across technology, systems, and infrastructure. This is a high-impact role where you'll sit between day-to-day IT operations and longer-term transformation, helping the business modernise its technology landscape while ensuring everything continues to run smoothly. The Role You'll take ownership of IT operations while leading initiatives to improve systems, processes, and overall technology capability across the business. Key responsibilities include: Leading day-to-day IT operations across infrastructure, systems, and support Driving technology transformation and continuous improvement initiatives Acting as the key link between the business and Group IT Managing third-party vendors, suppliers, and service providers Overseeing system performance, security, and reliability Supporting business continuity, backup, and disaster recovery planning Managing IT budgets, forecasting, and resource allocation Leading and developing internal teams and external partners Identifying and implementing new technologies to improve efficiency and user experience What We're Looking For Experience in an IT Manager / IT Operations / Infrastructure leadership role Strong background across Microsoft technologies (Azure, Office 365, SharePoint) Experience working in multi-site or group environments Ability to balance hands-on delivery with strategic thinking Strong stakeholder management across technical and non-technical teams Experience managing vendors, budgets, and IT projects Exposure to cyber security, cloud, and system integrations Why Join? Opportunity to shape and influence the IT landscape High visibility role with senior stakeholders Blend of operational leadership and transformation work Business investing in technology and change Apply today with your most up to date CV! BH36068
Service Operations EUC Analyst Salary: Up to 38,000 plus other Veolia benefits Hours: 40 hours per week Location: Hybrid working 2-3 days in our Head office, Cannock, WS11 8JP When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture. What we can offer you: Competitive salary and 15% bonus Access to our company pension scheme Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health, so you can lean on us whenever you need to 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential What you'll be doing: Working within DB&T lead on advising Senior members of DB&T on matters relating to EUC devices (laptops, Chrome devices, MACs, tablets, mobiles etc.). Be involved with EUC project delivery activities. Provide input into and help implement our strategy for EUC device health. Automate the common and complex tasking of the team where possible to improve both quality and our security posture. Through constant study and learning acquire skills, knowledge and recognisable qualifications in disciplines and technologies relevant to the post. To provide insight to other teams and departments. To provide support and resolution to our Customer's issues as raised through our incident management system (ServiceNow). As part of the wider Service Operations team assist in the management of AWS Connect and RingCentral. Ensure the deployment of Windows, Chrome devices, MAC OS patching for EUC devices. Deliver application patching with programmes of work that maintains version currency. This includes Chrome device extensions and applications. Ensure the implementation and adoption of the necessary controls to maintain the health of our assets. In a continuing programme of work remediate identified security vulnerabilities within the estate and address elements related to CyberEssentials and other certifications, audit and security requirements. For identified vulnerabilities determine activities that will prevent recurrence. Build and maintain the base build images for Windows based devices including those required for application and desktop streaming platforms (e.g. Appstream and Workspaces). Manage and control the deployment of the base images to all parties involved in the management of our assets. Conduct regular reviews of these base images, any changes or issues with interested parties and determine any corrective action as may be required. Working alongside the Asset Management team maintain our asset inventory for EUC devices. Chromebook / Chrome device administration including applications and extensions Microsoft Active Directory management, GPOs and asset removal. Work with the Asset Management team to advise on obsolescence. What we're looking for: Essential: Scripting / knowledge (PowerShell/Python/JSON/YAML or similar). Group policy administration. Microsoft Active Directory management (e.g. OU's, GPOs). Experience of working with in-house and third party technical teams to ensure appropriate solutions are identified and implemented. Good customer facing skills. Good diagnostic skills. Proven experience of continuous service improvement. Ability to work under pressure and to agreed timescales. Able to prioritise workload. Experience working across multiple technologies and platforms. Involvement in audits and certifications. Experience with Windows 11 and Office 365 Desirable: Google Administration. Practical experience of translating complex technical issues to non-technical staff within businesses and experience of participation in multidisciplinary forums. Google user administration and management. Full driving licence. Knowledge of DesktopCentral. Knowledge of ServiceNow. What's next? Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
May 17, 2026
Full time
Service Operations EUC Analyst Salary: Up to 38,000 plus other Veolia benefits Hours: 40 hours per week Location: Hybrid working 2-3 days in our Head office, Cannock, WS11 8JP When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture. What we can offer you: Competitive salary and 15% bonus Access to our company pension scheme Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health, so you can lean on us whenever you need to 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential What you'll be doing: Working within DB&T lead on advising Senior members of DB&T on matters relating to EUC devices (laptops, Chrome devices, MACs, tablets, mobiles etc.). Be involved with EUC project delivery activities. Provide input into and help implement our strategy for EUC device health. Automate the common and complex tasking of the team where possible to improve both quality and our security posture. Through constant study and learning acquire skills, knowledge and recognisable qualifications in disciplines and technologies relevant to the post. To provide insight to other teams and departments. To provide support and resolution to our Customer's issues as raised through our incident management system (ServiceNow). As part of the wider Service Operations team assist in the management of AWS Connect and RingCentral. Ensure the deployment of Windows, Chrome devices, MAC OS patching for EUC devices. Deliver application patching with programmes of work that maintains version currency. This includes Chrome device extensions and applications. Ensure the implementation and adoption of the necessary controls to maintain the health of our assets. In a continuing programme of work remediate identified security vulnerabilities within the estate and address elements related to CyberEssentials and other certifications, audit and security requirements. For identified vulnerabilities determine activities that will prevent recurrence. Build and maintain the base build images for Windows based devices including those required for application and desktop streaming platforms (e.g. Appstream and Workspaces). Manage and control the deployment of the base images to all parties involved in the management of our assets. Conduct regular reviews of these base images, any changes or issues with interested parties and determine any corrective action as may be required. Working alongside the Asset Management team maintain our asset inventory for EUC devices. Chromebook / Chrome device administration including applications and extensions Microsoft Active Directory management, GPOs and asset removal. Work with the Asset Management team to advise on obsolescence. What we're looking for: Essential: Scripting / knowledge (PowerShell/Python/JSON/YAML or similar). Group policy administration. Microsoft Active Directory management (e.g. OU's, GPOs). Experience of working with in-house and third party technical teams to ensure appropriate solutions are identified and implemented. Good customer facing skills. Good diagnostic skills. Proven experience of continuous service improvement. Ability to work under pressure and to agreed timescales. Able to prioritise workload. Experience working across multiple technologies and platforms. Involvement in audits and certifications. Experience with Windows 11 and Office 365 Desirable: Google Administration. Practical experience of translating complex technical issues to non-technical staff within businesses and experience of participation in multidisciplinary forums. Google user administration and management. Full driving licence. Knowledge of DesktopCentral. Knowledge of ServiceNow. What's next? Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
An exciting IT Technical Manager role with a salary of £80,000 to £90,000 plus bonus and career progression opportunities for a permanent role based in our Marylebone, London office. We are offering a fantastic opportunity for an experienced IT Technical Manager with an immediate start at a market leading, dynamic and renowned property, technology and innovative, technology-based car parking company. Our client is a market leading, renowned UK business, established over 50 years ago. The company operates over 3500 sites across the UK and Ireland providing specialist services to a wide range of blue-chip clients. The role Working within the IT Team, this role is a key role to the company as the successful candidate will be responsible for completing an infrastructure transformation and the ongoing maintenance of the current IT estate.The role will be split between technical hands-on work and managerial duties. This is a Windows centric, .NET environment fully deployed into Microsoft Azure. A deep technical understanding of Azure and Office 365 is a required. You will need to provide colleagues with fast and efficient access to business applications, communication and collaboration tools, you will enable streamlined and innovative ways of working which supports the delivery of excellent levels of service. We are looking for an immediate start, 40 hours a week and based full time at our Marylebone London office Monday to Friday.The role is varied and offers long term career progression opportunities within the business. Main Responsibilities To provide the business with a highly available and resilient IT environment that meets performance expectations and to ensure appropriate controls, contingencies and DR solutions are in place Formulate and drive IT modernisation and continuous improvement initiatives Overall responsibility for the ISO 27001 Information Management Security System (ISMS) and ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management System (BSMS) Lead the design and delivery of future technical solutions, integrating strategic planning, design, and implementation to help the business and colleagues excel Own the hands-on technical management of back office corporate IT infrastructure Manage third parties to ensure services delivered is to ITIL standards and compliant to contracts including attending service reviews and monitoring KPI s Ensure compliance with IT security policy standards, including encryption, secure disposal, build hardening, monitoring, patching and access controls Lead security incident response and contribute to major incident management control Ensure effective communications outside of the IT team Production of an appropriate IT infrastructure strategy that connects the various sections of the business together and delivers stability in the company s IT infrastructure Manage the IT infrastructure including communication Collaborate with external vendors and service providers The ideal candidate will have experience in managing technical infrastructure within a busy commercial environment including the following technologies: Extensive experience architecting and managing Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 A strong all-rounder with broad technical skills across multiple disciplines Expertise in Microsoft Windows Architecture (Cloud, Server, and Client) and network and firewall technology Good understanding of network technologies, with experience managing and operating FortiGate firewalls Proven experience with Active Directory/Azure AD, including patch and group policy management Cloud native SIEM, SOCs and SOAR Windows Server, Windows 11, and Microsoft Application Suite Experience with adoption of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) utilising technologies such as Terraform and Ansible. Mobile Device Management with ManageEngine and Microsoft Intune System and solution monitoring technologies ITIL v3/v4 practitioner Microsoft Teams and 8x8 configuration and infrastructure Knowledge and experience using of common security frameworks such as ISO27001, Cyber Essentials and ISO22301. A proactive thinker, self-motivated, with excellent communication skills and comfortable working with internal and external customers at every level of the business. Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
May 17, 2026
Full time
An exciting IT Technical Manager role with a salary of £80,000 to £90,000 plus bonus and career progression opportunities for a permanent role based in our Marylebone, London office. We are offering a fantastic opportunity for an experienced IT Technical Manager with an immediate start at a market leading, dynamic and renowned property, technology and innovative, technology-based car parking company. Our client is a market leading, renowned UK business, established over 50 years ago. The company operates over 3500 sites across the UK and Ireland providing specialist services to a wide range of blue-chip clients. The role Working within the IT Team, this role is a key role to the company as the successful candidate will be responsible for completing an infrastructure transformation and the ongoing maintenance of the current IT estate.The role will be split between technical hands-on work and managerial duties. This is a Windows centric, .NET environment fully deployed into Microsoft Azure. A deep technical understanding of Azure and Office 365 is a required. You will need to provide colleagues with fast and efficient access to business applications, communication and collaboration tools, you will enable streamlined and innovative ways of working which supports the delivery of excellent levels of service. We are looking for an immediate start, 40 hours a week and based full time at our Marylebone London office Monday to Friday.The role is varied and offers long term career progression opportunities within the business. Main Responsibilities To provide the business with a highly available and resilient IT environment that meets performance expectations and to ensure appropriate controls, contingencies and DR solutions are in place Formulate and drive IT modernisation and continuous improvement initiatives Overall responsibility for the ISO 27001 Information Management Security System (ISMS) and ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management System (BSMS) Lead the design and delivery of future technical solutions, integrating strategic planning, design, and implementation to help the business and colleagues excel Own the hands-on technical management of back office corporate IT infrastructure Manage third parties to ensure services delivered is to ITIL standards and compliant to contracts including attending service reviews and monitoring KPI s Ensure compliance with IT security policy standards, including encryption, secure disposal, build hardening, monitoring, patching and access controls Lead security incident response and contribute to major incident management control Ensure effective communications outside of the IT team Production of an appropriate IT infrastructure strategy that connects the various sections of the business together and delivers stability in the company s IT infrastructure Manage the IT infrastructure including communication Collaborate with external vendors and service providers The ideal candidate will have experience in managing technical infrastructure within a busy commercial environment including the following technologies: Extensive experience architecting and managing Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 A strong all-rounder with broad technical skills across multiple disciplines Expertise in Microsoft Windows Architecture (Cloud, Server, and Client) and network and firewall technology Good understanding of network technologies, with experience managing and operating FortiGate firewalls Proven experience with Active Directory/Azure AD, including patch and group policy management Cloud native SIEM, SOCs and SOAR Windows Server, Windows 11, and Microsoft Application Suite Experience with adoption of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) utilising technologies such as Terraform and Ansible. Mobile Device Management with ManageEngine and Microsoft Intune System and solution monitoring technologies ITIL v3/v4 practitioner Microsoft Teams and 8x8 configuration and infrastructure Knowledge and experience using of common security frameworks such as ISO27001, Cyber Essentials and ISO22301. A proactive thinker, self-motivated, with excellent communication skills and comfortable working with internal and external customers at every level of the business. Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Cyber Security Consultant (Cyber Incident Response Manager) - Inside IR35 - Remote with occasional travel to London or Gloucester - 3 Months initial contract with potential to extend. We're supporting a major, ZERO CARBON energy organisation at the forefront of building a secure and resilient energy future in the appointment of a Cyber Incident Response Manager. This is a high-impact role focused on evolving and optimising an already established cyber incident management capability. You'll take ownership of the strategy, maturity, and continuous improvement of the organisation's incident response and crisis management function-ensuring it is robust, scalable, and aligned to the threat landscape facing critical national infrastructure. This is not a purely operational role. It's about transformation, governance, and embedding best-in-class incident management practices across a complex enterprise environment. The Role - Sitting within the Enterprise IT function, you will lead the development and execution of the organisation's Cyber Incident Management strategy, ensuring readiness across the full incident lifecycle-from preparation and detection through to response, recovery, and lessons learned. You'll work across technical and non-technical teams, engaging senior stakeholders and external partners to ensure the organisation is fully prepared to respond to incidents ranging from routine events through to major crises impacting business continuity. Key Responsibilities- Strategy, Transformation & Governance - Define and deliver a multi-tier Cyber Incident Management strategy, aligned to enterprise risk and integrated with wider incident and crisis frameworks Drive the maturity and optimisation of the existing incident management function, identifying gaps and implementing improvements Own and maintain the Incident Management standards, policies, and processes within the ISMS, ensuring alignment with best practice and regulatory expectations Establish metrics, KPIs, and reporting to measure capability effectiveness and drive continuous improvement Manage budgets and resource planning to support capability development and ongoing optimisation Preparedness & Exercising - Ensure comprehensive incident response and crisis management plans are in place across all levels of the organisation Design and deliver a structured exercising programme (tabletop, simulation, red team scenarios) aligned to real-world threats in the energy sector Embed a culture of continuous learning, ensuring lessons learned are captured and translated into measurable improvements Crisis Management & Stakeholder Engagement - Develop executive-level communication strategies, including briefing packs and reporting frameworks for major incidents Act as a key point of coordination during high-severity incidents and crisis scenarios Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners Influence and engage senior leadership to ensure organisation-wide alignment and readiness What Good Looks Like - Proven experience in cyber incident response, crisis management, or incident management leadership roles Demonstrated success in transforming or maturing an incident management capability within a complex organisation Strong understanding of the incident management lifecycle, including preparation, detection, response, and post-incident improvement Experience operating within regulated or critical infrastructure environments (energy, utilities, government, etc.) is highly desirable Ability to translate complex technical incidents into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across technical and business teams Familiarity with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, or similar Why Apply? Opportunity to shape and evolve cyber resilience within a critical national infrastructure environment High-visibility role with direct impact on enterprise-wide risk and operational continuity Strong focus on strategy, transformation, and continuous improvement, not just BAU operations Collaborative environment with access to senior leadership and key decision-makers
May 16, 2026
Contractor
Cyber Security Consultant (Cyber Incident Response Manager) - Inside IR35 - Remote with occasional travel to London or Gloucester - 3 Months initial contract with potential to extend. We're supporting a major, ZERO CARBON energy organisation at the forefront of building a secure and resilient energy future in the appointment of a Cyber Incident Response Manager. This is a high-impact role focused on evolving and optimising an already established cyber incident management capability. You'll take ownership of the strategy, maturity, and continuous improvement of the organisation's incident response and crisis management function-ensuring it is robust, scalable, and aligned to the threat landscape facing critical national infrastructure. This is not a purely operational role. It's about transformation, governance, and embedding best-in-class incident management practices across a complex enterprise environment. The Role - Sitting within the Enterprise IT function, you will lead the development and execution of the organisation's Cyber Incident Management strategy, ensuring readiness across the full incident lifecycle-from preparation and detection through to response, recovery, and lessons learned. You'll work across technical and non-technical teams, engaging senior stakeholders and external partners to ensure the organisation is fully prepared to respond to incidents ranging from routine events through to major crises impacting business continuity. Key Responsibilities- Strategy, Transformation & Governance - Define and deliver a multi-tier Cyber Incident Management strategy, aligned to enterprise risk and integrated with wider incident and crisis frameworks Drive the maturity and optimisation of the existing incident management function, identifying gaps and implementing improvements Own and maintain the Incident Management standards, policies, and processes within the ISMS, ensuring alignment with best practice and regulatory expectations Establish metrics, KPIs, and reporting to measure capability effectiveness and drive continuous improvement Manage budgets and resource planning to support capability development and ongoing optimisation Preparedness & Exercising - Ensure comprehensive incident response and crisis management plans are in place across all levels of the organisation Design and deliver a structured exercising programme (tabletop, simulation, red team scenarios) aligned to real-world threats in the energy sector Embed a culture of continuous learning, ensuring lessons learned are captured and translated into measurable improvements Crisis Management & Stakeholder Engagement - Develop executive-level communication strategies, including briefing packs and reporting frameworks for major incidents Act as a key point of coordination during high-severity incidents and crisis scenarios Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners Influence and engage senior leadership to ensure organisation-wide alignment and readiness What Good Looks Like - Proven experience in cyber incident response, crisis management, or incident management leadership roles Demonstrated success in transforming or maturing an incident management capability within a complex organisation Strong understanding of the incident management lifecycle, including preparation, detection, response, and post-incident improvement Experience operating within regulated or critical infrastructure environments (energy, utilities, government, etc.) is highly desirable Ability to translate complex technical incidents into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across technical and business teams Familiarity with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, or similar Why Apply? Opportunity to shape and evolve cyber resilience within a critical national infrastructure environment High-visibility role with direct impact on enterprise-wide risk and operational continuity Strong focus on strategy, transformation, and continuous improvement, not just BAU operations Collaborative environment with access to senior leadership and key decision-makers
Senior Project Manager - Cyber Security (SASE Focus) Fully Remote 12 Month Contract 500 to 550 (Outside) If you're the kind of Project Manager who thrives when things are moving fast, stakeholders are demanding, and there are ten plates spinning at once, this will be right up your street. We're working with a leading cyber security organisation delivering cutting-edge solutions across enterprise environments. They're scaling quickly and need a Senior Project Manager who can take ownership of complex, high-impact programmes, particularly within SASE and vendor-driven environments. The Role You'll be leading multiple concurrent projects across security transformation initiatives, working closely with vendors, internal teams, and clients. This isn't a slow-moving, process-heavy setup, it's fast, dynamic, and expects you to keep everything moving without dropping the ball. What You'll Be Doing Managing end-to-end delivery of cyber security and SASE-related projects Coordinating across multiple vendors and third parties Keeping stakeholders aligned, informed, and on track Handling competing priorities without losing control of timelines or quality Driving delivery in a high-paced, ever-changing environment What They're Looking For Strong experience as a Senior Project Manager within cyber security or networking Proven track record delivering SASE projects (this is key, not a "nice to have") Solid vendor management experience, you know how to hold partners accountable Comfortable juggling multiple projects at once without things slipping Confident communicator who can deal with senior stakeholders What's On Offer Fully remote working High-impact projects with a well-respected cyber security organisation A fast-paced environment where you'll actually make a difference
May 16, 2026
Contractor
Senior Project Manager - Cyber Security (SASE Focus) Fully Remote 12 Month Contract 500 to 550 (Outside) If you're the kind of Project Manager who thrives when things are moving fast, stakeholders are demanding, and there are ten plates spinning at once, this will be right up your street. We're working with a leading cyber security organisation delivering cutting-edge solutions across enterprise environments. They're scaling quickly and need a Senior Project Manager who can take ownership of complex, high-impact programmes, particularly within SASE and vendor-driven environments. The Role You'll be leading multiple concurrent projects across security transformation initiatives, working closely with vendors, internal teams, and clients. This isn't a slow-moving, process-heavy setup, it's fast, dynamic, and expects you to keep everything moving without dropping the ball. What You'll Be Doing Managing end-to-end delivery of cyber security and SASE-related projects Coordinating across multiple vendors and third parties Keeping stakeholders aligned, informed, and on track Handling competing priorities without losing control of timelines or quality Driving delivery in a high-paced, ever-changing environment What They're Looking For Strong experience as a Senior Project Manager within cyber security or networking Proven track record delivering SASE projects (this is key, not a "nice to have") Solid vendor management experience, you know how to hold partners accountable Comfortable juggling multiple projects at once without things slipping Confident communicator who can deal with senior stakeholders What's On Offer Fully remote working High-impact projects with a well-respected cyber security organisation A fast-paced environment where you'll actually make a difference
Interim Head of Infrastructure Transformation FTSE 250 Organisation / IT Transformation Programme - Discovery / Feasibility London Hybrid LTD Company engagement at 700 - 900 p/d Start ASAP to end of September We are seeking an experienced Interim Head of Infrastructure & Service Management to play a pivotal role in a major IT transformation programme for a FTSE 250 organisation. The business has ambitious growth plans and has completed a high-level IT maturity assessment, strategy and target operating model. The next critical step is to define the detailed end-state, articulate a credible transformation journey, and secure Board approval and investment to execute it. As a core member of the IT Transformation leadership team, you will lead the Infrastructure & Service Management workstream, defining and delivering the robust, scalable and secure infrastructure and service foundations required to enable future growth and "silent running" operations. We're looking for a candidate with a strong technical foundation in infrastructure, including networks, servers, cloud platforms, databases, backup and recovery, and end-user devices. The ideal person will be confident engaging with technical detail, able to challenge assumptions, and capable of defining and articulating what best practice looks like across the infrastructure landscape. Key responsibilities include: Assessing the current infrastructure and service management landscape across Group and Divisions, including networks, cloud and on-prem platforms, end-user environments, service desk and ITSM processes, tooling, assets and licensing Defining the target state for infrastructure, service management and operational resilience, covering service architecture, operating model, processes, tooling, observability and recovery capabilities Establishing clear principles for standardisation, automation, cloud and hybrid adoption, and determining which services should be insourced or outsourced Reviewing third-party service providers and contracts to identify performance, cost, risk and structural issues, and defining approaches to re-tendering, renegotiation or transition where required Designing end-to-end service definitions, ownership, SLAs/OLAs, governance and interaction models across Group and Divisions, aligned to a federated IT model Working closely with Cyber, Architecture, Applications and Data leadership to ensure alignment across identity and access implementation, platform dependencies, governance and demand management Producing a clear transformation roadmap and implementation plan, including transition states, dependencies, costs, benefits and investment requirements to support executive and Board decision making The successful candidate will have a strong track record leading enterprise-scale infrastructure and service management transformations in complex environments. You will be comfortable operating at executive and Board level, while retaining deep technical credibility across modern infrastructure architectures, cloud and hybrid platforms, enterprise connectivity, ITSM tooling, automation, observability, and operational resilience. Experience in manufacturing or other security-sensitive industries would be advantageous, along with a working knowledge of both Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) environments. Interim Head of Infrastructure Transformation
May 16, 2026
Contractor
Interim Head of Infrastructure Transformation FTSE 250 Organisation / IT Transformation Programme - Discovery / Feasibility London Hybrid LTD Company engagement at 700 - 900 p/d Start ASAP to end of September We are seeking an experienced Interim Head of Infrastructure & Service Management to play a pivotal role in a major IT transformation programme for a FTSE 250 organisation. The business has ambitious growth plans and has completed a high-level IT maturity assessment, strategy and target operating model. The next critical step is to define the detailed end-state, articulate a credible transformation journey, and secure Board approval and investment to execute it. As a core member of the IT Transformation leadership team, you will lead the Infrastructure & Service Management workstream, defining and delivering the robust, scalable and secure infrastructure and service foundations required to enable future growth and "silent running" operations. We're looking for a candidate with a strong technical foundation in infrastructure, including networks, servers, cloud platforms, databases, backup and recovery, and end-user devices. The ideal person will be confident engaging with technical detail, able to challenge assumptions, and capable of defining and articulating what best practice looks like across the infrastructure landscape. Key responsibilities include: Assessing the current infrastructure and service management landscape across Group and Divisions, including networks, cloud and on-prem platforms, end-user environments, service desk and ITSM processes, tooling, assets and licensing Defining the target state for infrastructure, service management and operational resilience, covering service architecture, operating model, processes, tooling, observability and recovery capabilities Establishing clear principles for standardisation, automation, cloud and hybrid adoption, and determining which services should be insourced or outsourced Reviewing third-party service providers and contracts to identify performance, cost, risk and structural issues, and defining approaches to re-tendering, renegotiation or transition where required Designing end-to-end service definitions, ownership, SLAs/OLAs, governance and interaction models across Group and Divisions, aligned to a federated IT model Working closely with Cyber, Architecture, Applications and Data leadership to ensure alignment across identity and access implementation, platform dependencies, governance and demand management Producing a clear transformation roadmap and implementation plan, including transition states, dependencies, costs, benefits and investment requirements to support executive and Board decision making The successful candidate will have a strong track record leading enterprise-scale infrastructure and service management transformations in complex environments. You will be comfortable operating at executive and Board level, while retaining deep technical credibility across modern infrastructure architectures, cloud and hybrid platforms, enterprise connectivity, ITSM tooling, automation, observability, and operational resilience. Experience in manufacturing or other security-sensitive industries would be advantageous, along with a working knowledge of both Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) environments. Interim Head of Infrastructure Transformation
Exciting opportunities! Help our Board do amazing things! Chair Designate / Chair Delt Shared Services Group Delt is one of the UK's most successful public-sector shared services companies, commercially agile, values-led and proudly rooted in the South West region. Owned by the public sector but operating with the discipline and ambition of a high-performing private company, Delt delivers critical digital, technology, cyber, HR, finance and back-office services to organisations across health, local government, education and the wider public sector. Our customers support over two million people through frontline services including GP practices, children's social care and local government. As we enter an exciting new phase of growth and transformation, we are seeking exceptional individuals to join our Board. We are recruiting for: Chair Designate An experienced board leader who can provide strategic oversight, constructive challenge and ambassadorial leadership across complex public and commercial environments. Following a transition period alongside the current Chair, you will assume the role of Chair of Delt. Why Join Delt? Delt is now entering the next phase of its development, building on a strong platform and expanding its scope and impact. This creates a real opportunity for new Board members to help shape how the organisation evolves and supports its partners. Delt: Supports services reaching nearly two million people across the South West Helps partners, clients and its own people to achieve amazing thing Works with public-sector partners to modernise services without outsourcing or offshoring Has been recognised as one of the UK's most loved workplaces Is committed to inclusive leadership, wellbeing and staff voice We are particularly keen to hear from candidates whose perspectives and experiences are currently under-represented at board level. Time Commitment & Remuneration Chair Designate / Chair Approximately 4 days per month £22,000 per annum Board meetings are generally held in Plymouth with occasional meetings in Exeter or Weston-Super-Mare. In person attendance by all directors is encouraged where possible, with Chairs to attend in person. We actively promote diversity in its broadest sense and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We believe the most effective boards bring together a balance of skills, lived experience and ways of thinking, enabling constructive challenge and better decision making. Closing Date 11 June 2026 at 11am Interview Dates 8-10 July 2026 How to Apply For further information and candidate materials, please visit: . As per the candidate's pack, applications must include a CV and cover letter addressing specific questions in order to be considered. We encourage conversations with our executive search partner Anna Jay, MD of Public Leaders Appointments in advance of submitting your application:
May 16, 2026
Full time
Exciting opportunities! Help our Board do amazing things! Chair Designate / Chair Delt Shared Services Group Delt is one of the UK's most successful public-sector shared services companies, commercially agile, values-led and proudly rooted in the South West region. Owned by the public sector but operating with the discipline and ambition of a high-performing private company, Delt delivers critical digital, technology, cyber, HR, finance and back-office services to organisations across health, local government, education and the wider public sector. Our customers support over two million people through frontline services including GP practices, children's social care and local government. As we enter an exciting new phase of growth and transformation, we are seeking exceptional individuals to join our Board. We are recruiting for: Chair Designate An experienced board leader who can provide strategic oversight, constructive challenge and ambassadorial leadership across complex public and commercial environments. Following a transition period alongside the current Chair, you will assume the role of Chair of Delt. Why Join Delt? Delt is now entering the next phase of its development, building on a strong platform and expanding its scope and impact. This creates a real opportunity for new Board members to help shape how the organisation evolves and supports its partners. Delt: Supports services reaching nearly two million people across the South West Helps partners, clients and its own people to achieve amazing thing Works with public-sector partners to modernise services without outsourcing or offshoring Has been recognised as one of the UK's most loved workplaces Is committed to inclusive leadership, wellbeing and staff voice We are particularly keen to hear from candidates whose perspectives and experiences are currently under-represented at board level. Time Commitment & Remuneration Chair Designate / Chair Approximately 4 days per month £22,000 per annum Board meetings are generally held in Plymouth with occasional meetings in Exeter or Weston-Super-Mare. In person attendance by all directors is encouraged where possible, with Chairs to attend in person. We actively promote diversity in its broadest sense and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We believe the most effective boards bring together a balance of skills, lived experience and ways of thinking, enabling constructive challenge and better decision making. Closing Date 11 June 2026 at 11am Interview Dates 8-10 July 2026 How to Apply For further information and candidate materials, please visit: . As per the candidate's pack, applications must include a CV and cover letter addressing specific questions in order to be considered. We encourage conversations with our executive search partner Anna Jay, MD of Public Leaders Appointments in advance of submitting your application:
NEW CFO Opportunity - Chelmsford, Essex - PE Backed Group Your new company Following a period of substantial expansion and renewed investment, our client-an established and fast-paced PE-backed UK manufacturing group-is looking to appoint an experienced and commercially astute Chief Financial Officer. This role will play a central part in defining the financial strategy, improving operational and reporting disciplines, and driving sustained EBITDA growth to support the group's short and longer term strategic vision. Your new role The CFO will provide financial and strategic leadership across the group, delivering robust financial governance, improved reporting capability and enhanced cost control. The role requires close collaboration with the Group Managing Director and board to drive operational performance and efficiency across manufacturing operations. Key Responsibilities: Active board member and strategic business partner Manage relationships with PE, bank, auditors and lawyers. Reporting & management of funding, working capital, invoice finance and cashflow. Integrate acquisition, realise operational and cost efficiencies Strengthen cost control and support operational efficiency within manufacturing Lead IT strategy, including cybersecurity, ERP optimisation and the adoption of emerging technologies such as data visualisation and AI. Monthly presentation to Board and PE Annual statutory reporting, audit and tax compliance What you'll need to succeed Demonstrable experience of working with Private Equity, M&A & exit processes Proven experience as a CFO/FD within a manufacturing or industrial environment Experience driving operational improvement, lean manufacturing or continuous improvement programmes Background in systems modernisation and ERP transformation Strong commercial and operational partnering skills Excellent communication and presentation skills What you'll get in return A senior leadership position with significant influence on business performance Shape and lead the organisation's strategy and drive PE-driven value creation The chance to modernise processes, systems and digital capability across the group Salary & Benefits Salary in the region of £125,000 to £140,000 Bonus Car/Car allowance Pension Health insurance Life cover 25 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
May 16, 2026
Full time
NEW CFO Opportunity - Chelmsford, Essex - PE Backed Group Your new company Following a period of substantial expansion and renewed investment, our client-an established and fast-paced PE-backed UK manufacturing group-is looking to appoint an experienced and commercially astute Chief Financial Officer. This role will play a central part in defining the financial strategy, improving operational and reporting disciplines, and driving sustained EBITDA growth to support the group's short and longer term strategic vision. Your new role The CFO will provide financial and strategic leadership across the group, delivering robust financial governance, improved reporting capability and enhanced cost control. The role requires close collaboration with the Group Managing Director and board to drive operational performance and efficiency across manufacturing operations. Key Responsibilities: Active board member and strategic business partner Manage relationships with PE, bank, auditors and lawyers. Reporting & management of funding, working capital, invoice finance and cashflow. Integrate acquisition, realise operational and cost efficiencies Strengthen cost control and support operational efficiency within manufacturing Lead IT strategy, including cybersecurity, ERP optimisation and the adoption of emerging technologies such as data visualisation and AI. Monthly presentation to Board and PE Annual statutory reporting, audit and tax compliance What you'll need to succeed Demonstrable experience of working with Private Equity, M&A & exit processes Proven experience as a CFO/FD within a manufacturing or industrial environment Experience driving operational improvement, lean manufacturing or continuous improvement programmes Background in systems modernisation and ERP transformation Strong commercial and operational partnering skills Excellent communication and presentation skills What you'll get in return A senior leadership position with significant influence on business performance Shape and lead the organisation's strategy and drive PE-driven value creation The chance to modernise processes, systems and digital capability across the group Salary & Benefits Salary in the region of £125,000 to £140,000 Bonus Car/Car allowance Pension Health insurance Life cover 25 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Internal Audit, Risk, Governance, Assurance, Control Framework, Strategic Leadership With an Executive level package, this is a permanent position for a leading and rapidly growing financial services organisation. Seeking an exceptional Director of Internal Audit: Corporate Functions, this is a role for a strategic audit leader with deep technical expertise, outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, and a proven ability to lead teams through change and transformation.This high impact role offers the opportunity to shape and deliver a comprehensive audit strategy across a broad portfolio which includes Finance, Change, HR, IT, Risk, Legal, Product Operations and wider corporate functions, while playing a pivotal role in the ongoing development of a maturing Internal Audit function. About YouYou will bring a blend of technical depth, strategic judgment and leadership presence, ideally gained in professional practice, banking, investment management, wholesale lending, or broader financial services. You will have a deep understanding of financial controls, operational processes, governance frameworks and risk management. Your familiarity with IT and cybersecurity controls and modern change management methodologies as well as an experience base in people risk, HR processes, and workforce-related control environments. Having a grounding in governance and committee structures, and how they align to risk appetite and corporate strategy, alongside a proven track record of leading complex, risk-based internal audit programmes in regulated financial environments will be essential to success. Demonstrating resilient and ethical leadership, with the ability to challenge constructively, bringing strategic insight and the ability to form credible, evidence-based opinions. You will be skilled at influencing senior stakeholders, balancing independence with collaboration. Additionally, your exceptional communication skills will blend seamlessly with the ability to lead teams through organisational change. As someone who is highly delivery focused, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment, you will have established membership of a recognised internal audit or accountancy professional body (e.g., IIA, ICAEW, ACCA, ICAS), and demonstrate a strong working knowledge of IIA standards and risk based internal audit methodology. It would be great if you also had additional qualifications or CPD in investment management, credit/market risk, treasury, compliance, or financial services risk disciplines. The RoleReporting to the Managing Director of Internal Audit, the Director will deliver across a number of key areas. Strategic Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement Act as the primary Internal Audit partner to senior leaders across Corporate Functions and Operations. Build influential, trusted relationships with Executive and Committee level stakeholders. Represent Internal Audit at key governance forums and contribute expert insight on major programmes, transformation initiatives, and policy development. Audit Planning & Delivery Lead the creation and continuous development of the Corporate Functions audit universe. Own the risk-based Internal Audit Plan for all relevant operational and corporate domains. Oversee delivery of engagements across in-house teams and co-sourced audit partners. Ensure all work aligns with the Internal Audit Manual, Global Internal Audit Standards, and the Internal Audit Code of Practice. Support the annual evidence based Audit Committee opinion. Technical Expertise & Methodology Provide subject matter expertise on governance, operational risk, corporate functions and control frameworks. Champion Internal Audit methodology, quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives. Contribute to strategic work streams and support the implementation of Internal Audit's long-term strategy. People Leadership Lead, coach, and develop Senior Internal Audit Managers and Managers, fostering a high performance, inclusive culture. Support resource planning, capability development, and skills investment to meet current and future organisational needs. To express interest or request an initial conversation, please submit your CV or reach out directly via the advertised contact channel. All enquiries will be treated with the highest discretion. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
May 15, 2026
Full time
Internal Audit, Risk, Governance, Assurance, Control Framework, Strategic Leadership With an Executive level package, this is a permanent position for a leading and rapidly growing financial services organisation. Seeking an exceptional Director of Internal Audit: Corporate Functions, this is a role for a strategic audit leader with deep technical expertise, outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, and a proven ability to lead teams through change and transformation.This high impact role offers the opportunity to shape and deliver a comprehensive audit strategy across a broad portfolio which includes Finance, Change, HR, IT, Risk, Legal, Product Operations and wider corporate functions, while playing a pivotal role in the ongoing development of a maturing Internal Audit function. About YouYou will bring a blend of technical depth, strategic judgment and leadership presence, ideally gained in professional practice, banking, investment management, wholesale lending, or broader financial services. You will have a deep understanding of financial controls, operational processes, governance frameworks and risk management. Your familiarity with IT and cybersecurity controls and modern change management methodologies as well as an experience base in people risk, HR processes, and workforce-related control environments. Having a grounding in governance and committee structures, and how they align to risk appetite and corporate strategy, alongside a proven track record of leading complex, risk-based internal audit programmes in regulated financial environments will be essential to success. Demonstrating resilient and ethical leadership, with the ability to challenge constructively, bringing strategic insight and the ability to form credible, evidence-based opinions. You will be skilled at influencing senior stakeholders, balancing independence with collaboration. Additionally, your exceptional communication skills will blend seamlessly with the ability to lead teams through organisational change. As someone who is highly delivery focused, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment, you will have established membership of a recognised internal audit or accountancy professional body (e.g., IIA, ICAEW, ACCA, ICAS), and demonstrate a strong working knowledge of IIA standards and risk based internal audit methodology. It would be great if you also had additional qualifications or CPD in investment management, credit/market risk, treasury, compliance, or financial services risk disciplines. The RoleReporting to the Managing Director of Internal Audit, the Director will deliver across a number of key areas. Strategic Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement Act as the primary Internal Audit partner to senior leaders across Corporate Functions and Operations. Build influential, trusted relationships with Executive and Committee level stakeholders. Represent Internal Audit at key governance forums and contribute expert insight on major programmes, transformation initiatives, and policy development. Audit Planning & Delivery Lead the creation and continuous development of the Corporate Functions audit universe. Own the risk-based Internal Audit Plan for all relevant operational and corporate domains. Oversee delivery of engagements across in-house teams and co-sourced audit partners. Ensure all work aligns with the Internal Audit Manual, Global Internal Audit Standards, and the Internal Audit Code of Practice. Support the annual evidence based Audit Committee opinion. Technical Expertise & Methodology Provide subject matter expertise on governance, operational risk, corporate functions and control frameworks. Champion Internal Audit methodology, quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives. Contribute to strategic work streams and support the implementation of Internal Audit's long-term strategy. People Leadership Lead, coach, and develop Senior Internal Audit Managers and Managers, fostering a high performance, inclusive culture. Support resource planning, capability development, and skills investment to meet current and future organisational needs. To express interest or request an initial conversation, please submit your CV or reach out directly via the advertised contact channel. All enquiries will be treated with the highest discretion. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Information Security Manager Permanent - 60k - 65k + strong benefits Location: Hybrid - Salisbury Your new company: I am looking for an Information Security Manager to join a great defence organisation based in Wiltshire. You'll be walking into a strong position, being that there's already a good setup in place with ongoing upgrades and transformation across the business, especially within IT. The role responsibilities: Own and manage the Information Security requirements and compliance obligations. Develop, maintain and deliver the Information Security strategy, plans, policies, processes and best practices. Act as subject-matter expert for all Information Security matters, engaging with internal and external stakeholders (including SIRO, MoD security representatives and accreditors). Ensure compliance with Security Operating Procedures (SyOps) across all environments, escalating non-compliance where appropriate. Manage and maintain appropriate Information Security controls and tooling. Define Information Security awareness and training requirements, working with Learning & Development to ensure suitable content and completion. Line manage and develop the IT Security Officer, providing guidance, coaching and performance support. You will need: Strong demonstrable experience of IT and cyber governance, compliance, risk, and security within enterprise IT environments. Strong, in-depth understanding of information and cyber security. Proven experience defining and delivering Information Security best practice. Experience leading Information Security initiatives, including awareness programmes, training and phishing simulations. Good technical understanding of information security, including network architecture, SDLC, penetration testing, DLP tools, patching and vulnerability management. Working knowledge of National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) guidance and best practice. Understanding of data governance, cyber security and data protection principles. Experience working with security audits and assurance activities. Strong Microsoft Office skills. Full UK driving licence Desirable: At least one of the following, ideally 2 - CISM / CISA / CIPT / ISO27001 Lead Auditor Experience working in a MoD restricted environment and knowledge of MoD security standards. Familiarity with the NIST/ CSM V4 framework. What you'll get in return: Salary of between 60k- 65k 25 days annual leave + bank holidays - additional gained with service Hybrid working 2 days just outside of Salisbury per week, ideally Up to 8% employer pension contribution And more! Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
May 15, 2026
Full time
Information Security Manager Permanent - 60k - 65k + strong benefits Location: Hybrid - Salisbury Your new company: I am looking for an Information Security Manager to join a great defence organisation based in Wiltshire. You'll be walking into a strong position, being that there's already a good setup in place with ongoing upgrades and transformation across the business, especially within IT. The role responsibilities: Own and manage the Information Security requirements and compliance obligations. Develop, maintain and deliver the Information Security strategy, plans, policies, processes and best practices. Act as subject-matter expert for all Information Security matters, engaging with internal and external stakeholders (including SIRO, MoD security representatives and accreditors). Ensure compliance with Security Operating Procedures (SyOps) across all environments, escalating non-compliance where appropriate. Manage and maintain appropriate Information Security controls and tooling. Define Information Security awareness and training requirements, working with Learning & Development to ensure suitable content and completion. Line manage and develop the IT Security Officer, providing guidance, coaching and performance support. You will need: Strong demonstrable experience of IT and cyber governance, compliance, risk, and security within enterprise IT environments. Strong, in-depth understanding of information and cyber security. Proven experience defining and delivering Information Security best practice. Experience leading Information Security initiatives, including awareness programmes, training and phishing simulations. Good technical understanding of information security, including network architecture, SDLC, penetration testing, DLP tools, patching and vulnerability management. Working knowledge of National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) guidance and best practice. Understanding of data governance, cyber security and data protection principles. Experience working with security audits and assurance activities. Strong Microsoft Office skills. Full UK driving licence Desirable: At least one of the following, ideally 2 - CISM / CISA / CIPT / ISO27001 Lead Auditor Experience working in a MoD restricted environment and knowledge of MoD security standards. Familiarity with the NIST/ CSM V4 framework. What you'll get in return: Salary of between 60k- 65k 25 days annual leave + bank holidays - additional gained with service Hybrid working 2 days just outside of Salisbury per week, ideally Up to 8% employer pension contribution And more! Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
