Active SC Clearance required for the role Aerospace and Defence Experience - demonstrable background delivering architecture within Defence or UK aerospace environments. This role will be based in Reading with hybrid/custom working options where appropriate. Role Description Lead the evolution and continuous improvement of product ownership practices, governance frameworks, and strategic planning across all digital initiatives. Champion strong alignment between Product Owners, Business Analysts, and delivery teams by ensuring clear prioritisation, informed decision making, and consistently high-quality outcomes. Provide decisive, collaborative leadership that strengthens cross functional ways of working, embeds best practice product management standards, and enables the successful delivery of value driven digital products and services. Key Accountabilities Accountabilities include (but are not limited to): Establish and continuously refine product ownership frameworks and governance models to ensure consistent, effective, and scalable delivery across all digital initiatives. Lead backlog management and oversee end-to-end delivery of data driven projects, ensuring priorities reflect strategic objectives and deliver measurable value. Foster strong, transparent collaboration between Product Owners and Business Analysts, enabling shared understanding, efficient decision-making, and well-defined requirements. Oversee and challenge supplier performance, ensuring deliverables meet expected standards for quality, timeliness, and value while maintaining strong, outcome focused partnerships. Skills and Experience Demonstrated leadership of product ownership across at least two major programmes, delivering complex, high value digital products in fast paced or regulated environments. Experience leading product ownership across international or multination programmes, operating effectively within varied cultural and regulatory environments. Proven experience managing and developing multidisciplinary teams and suppliers, ensuring high performance, clear accountability, and strong outcome focuse d delivery. Experience working within agile delivery environments, with deep knowledge of agile and lean product management practices. Broad technical awareness across infrastructure, platforms, security, and modern digital architectures, with the ability to translate technical considerations into clear product decisions. Strong ability to shape and mature product ownership practices, contributing to organisational standards, coaching others, and driving continuous improvement at scale. Expertise in defining and applying product ownership frameworks, governance models, and delivery standards at scale. Demonstrated capability in building and leading high performing multidisciplinary teams, nurturing talent, and establishing strong product culture. Strong proficiency in backlog management, prioritisation techniques, and value driven decision making, ensuring alignment to strategic objectives. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of operating confidently with senior leadership and communicating complex concepts simply.
May 13, 2026
Contractor
Active SC Clearance required for the role Aerospace and Defence Experience - demonstrable background delivering architecture within Defence or UK aerospace environments. This role will be based in Reading with hybrid/custom working options where appropriate. Role Description Lead the evolution and continuous improvement of product ownership practices, governance frameworks, and strategic planning across all digital initiatives. Champion strong alignment between Product Owners, Business Analysts, and delivery teams by ensuring clear prioritisation, informed decision making, and consistently high-quality outcomes. Provide decisive, collaborative leadership that strengthens cross functional ways of working, embeds best practice product management standards, and enables the successful delivery of value driven digital products and services. Key Accountabilities Accountabilities include (but are not limited to): Establish and continuously refine product ownership frameworks and governance models to ensure consistent, effective, and scalable delivery across all digital initiatives. Lead backlog management and oversee end-to-end delivery of data driven projects, ensuring priorities reflect strategic objectives and deliver measurable value. Foster strong, transparent collaboration between Product Owners and Business Analysts, enabling shared understanding, efficient decision-making, and well-defined requirements. Oversee and challenge supplier performance, ensuring deliverables meet expected standards for quality, timeliness, and value while maintaining strong, outcome focused partnerships. Skills and Experience Demonstrated leadership of product ownership across at least two major programmes, delivering complex, high value digital products in fast paced or regulated environments. Experience leading product ownership across international or multination programmes, operating effectively within varied cultural and regulatory environments. Proven experience managing and developing multidisciplinary teams and suppliers, ensuring high performance, clear accountability, and strong outcome focuse d delivery. Experience working within agile delivery environments, with deep knowledge of agile and lean product management practices. Broad technical awareness across infrastructure, platforms, security, and modern digital architectures, with the ability to translate technical considerations into clear product decisions. Strong ability to shape and mature product ownership practices, contributing to organisational standards, coaching others, and driving continuous improvement at scale. Expertise in defining and applying product ownership frameworks, governance models, and delivery standards at scale. Demonstrated capability in building and leading high performing multidisciplinary teams, nurturing talent, and establishing strong product culture. Strong proficiency in backlog management, prioritisation techniques, and value driven decision making, ensuring alignment to strategic objectives. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of operating confidently with senior leadership and communicating complex concepts simply.
Closing Date: 23rd May 2026 Overall Ambition Nando's is on a journey to Create Lasting Happiness, making a difference to the lives of our people, our customers, and the communities we work in. Originally started in Johannesburg, South Africa, we pride ourselves on creating memorable experiences for everyone involved in Nando's: from our employees, communities, founders, and suppliers, but most importantly, our customers. Whilst we always look back on our history and story with pride, the story is still evolving. We have recently been growing our digital capabilities to ensure the Nando's experience remains relevant to modern-day customers. You will be joining a tech team that has grown rapidly in the past five years and is determined to enable change within the restaurant industry by bringing innovative thinking and the latest technology tools and practices to solve some of its most complex problems. The Data and Analysis Team We are seeking an experienced Data Analyst to join our Data and Analysis team. Our remit is to ensure everyone has access to the right information, at the right time, and that Nando's gets the best value out of our data to achieve our business goals. Our current focus is extracting insights from the data and creating a single source of accurate, timely data as we continue to increase our data maturity and advance our predictive analytic capability and explore the role of AI in the business. You will be part of our work to support our strategic goals and build a data-informed attitude for addressing our opportunities and challenges. Our Values At Nando's, our values guide how we work, make decisions, and show up for each other every day: Pride - We take pride in everything we do, from the quality of our food to the impact of our work. Passion - We bring energy, enthusiasm, and a love for what we do. Courage - We speak up, challenge the status quo, and are not afraid to try new things. Integrity - We do the right thing, act honestly, and build trust with each other. Family - We care for and support one another, creating a sense of belonging where everyone can thrive. What we're looking for: As a Data Analyst you will work across a wide range of domains from financial and operational data, to kitchen tech and stock, helping our teams make better decisions grounded in sound analysis. As a curious problem-solver, you will be able to move between the technical and the commercial; and be comfortable building data models as well as presenting findings to senior stakeholders. In this role you'll work independently across the full data stack, understanding the 'why' behind requests before jumping to the 'what', and contributing to the translation of business problems into well-defined, actionable work. You'll be supported by a collaborative team and won't be expected to deliver everything solo from day one, but you'll be expected to grow into doing so. You will Write and maintain SQL models (in Dataform) to transform and serve reliable data across our pipelines Support data engineers in the design, building and testing of data pipelines, able to contribute meaningfully, not just consume the output Build and iterate on cloud-based reports and dashboards in Looker (or similar BI tool), giving our support teams and restaurants clear, actionable insight into performance Translate business questions into well-scoped analysis and understand the problem and domain before reaching for the answer Communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, choosing the right medium for the audience Peer review colleagues' work and contribute to data quality standards and documentation Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and data tasks, and take the initiative to implement them Skills required You will have proven experience in the following: Writing complex SQL to query, transform and model data across our cloud data platform (window functions, CTEs, complex datatypes) Building and maintaining data models in Dataform, or a similar data transformation tool such as Snowflake or DBT, with an understanding of how they fit into the broader pipeline Building reports and dashboards in Looker or a similar BI tool, serving reliable, self-serve data to the business Using Git as standard practice - branching, pull requests and code review Contributing to the translation of business requests into clearly scoped, actionable work items Applying data quality techniques - writing tests, identifying issues proactively and communicating data limitations clearly Documenting data models, definitions and lineage to a production standard Understanding data governance principles and championing good data management practice within the team Applying and understanding when to use relevant statistical methods to support analysis Supporting data engineers in designing, coding and testing data processing pipelines Using AI-assisted coding tools (e.g. Claude) to improve the speed and quality of your work - critically, not blindly - with an awareness of responsible AI use and data governance implications You will also display Clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, able to explain complex findings in plain language and tell the story behind the data Genuine intellectual curiosity, actively exploring new tools and methods, including AI, and sharing what you learn with the team Comfort with ambiguity, able to define the right question and find the "so what" before jumping to answer A product mindset, understanding the business objective behind every piece of analysis, not just the request on the surface A proactive approach to improving processes, data quality and ways of working, with the initiative to make it happen, not just flag it A collaborative team attitude, peer reviewing others' work, sharing knowledge and contributing to a stronger team Inclusion At Nando's, everyone is welcome. Inspired by our Southern African heritage we know and value the richness that diversity brings to Nando's. We're committed to creating an inclusive and respectful culture for all; including our existing and future Nandocas, partners and suppliers, customers and the communities we are a part of. We deliberately work hard to create an environment where every individual is valued, respected and can flourish regardless of who they are, their background or outlook on life. We welcome applications from a diverse range of individuals and will consider any reasonable adjustments in order to enable candidates to perform as well as possible during the recruitment process. Heart and soul. Passion and personality. You may know us as the home of PERi-PERi goodness, but we're actually a people-first, chicken-second kind of place.
May 13, 2026
Full time
Closing Date: 23rd May 2026 Overall Ambition Nando's is on a journey to Create Lasting Happiness, making a difference to the lives of our people, our customers, and the communities we work in. Originally started in Johannesburg, South Africa, we pride ourselves on creating memorable experiences for everyone involved in Nando's: from our employees, communities, founders, and suppliers, but most importantly, our customers. Whilst we always look back on our history and story with pride, the story is still evolving. We have recently been growing our digital capabilities to ensure the Nando's experience remains relevant to modern-day customers. You will be joining a tech team that has grown rapidly in the past five years and is determined to enable change within the restaurant industry by bringing innovative thinking and the latest technology tools and practices to solve some of its most complex problems. The Data and Analysis Team We are seeking an experienced Data Analyst to join our Data and Analysis team. Our remit is to ensure everyone has access to the right information, at the right time, and that Nando's gets the best value out of our data to achieve our business goals. Our current focus is extracting insights from the data and creating a single source of accurate, timely data as we continue to increase our data maturity and advance our predictive analytic capability and explore the role of AI in the business. You will be part of our work to support our strategic goals and build a data-informed attitude for addressing our opportunities and challenges. Our Values At Nando's, our values guide how we work, make decisions, and show up for each other every day: Pride - We take pride in everything we do, from the quality of our food to the impact of our work. Passion - We bring energy, enthusiasm, and a love for what we do. Courage - We speak up, challenge the status quo, and are not afraid to try new things. Integrity - We do the right thing, act honestly, and build trust with each other. Family - We care for and support one another, creating a sense of belonging where everyone can thrive. What we're looking for: As a Data Analyst you will work across a wide range of domains from financial and operational data, to kitchen tech and stock, helping our teams make better decisions grounded in sound analysis. As a curious problem-solver, you will be able to move between the technical and the commercial; and be comfortable building data models as well as presenting findings to senior stakeholders. In this role you'll work independently across the full data stack, understanding the 'why' behind requests before jumping to the 'what', and contributing to the translation of business problems into well-defined, actionable work. You'll be supported by a collaborative team and won't be expected to deliver everything solo from day one, but you'll be expected to grow into doing so. You will Write and maintain SQL models (in Dataform) to transform and serve reliable data across our pipelines Support data engineers in the design, building and testing of data pipelines, able to contribute meaningfully, not just consume the output Build and iterate on cloud-based reports and dashboards in Looker (or similar BI tool), giving our support teams and restaurants clear, actionable insight into performance Translate business questions into well-scoped analysis and understand the problem and domain before reaching for the answer Communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, choosing the right medium for the audience Peer review colleagues' work and contribute to data quality standards and documentation Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and data tasks, and take the initiative to implement them Skills required You will have proven experience in the following: Writing complex SQL to query, transform and model data across our cloud data platform (window functions, CTEs, complex datatypes) Building and maintaining data models in Dataform, or a similar data transformation tool such as Snowflake or DBT, with an understanding of how they fit into the broader pipeline Building reports and dashboards in Looker or a similar BI tool, serving reliable, self-serve data to the business Using Git as standard practice - branching, pull requests and code review Contributing to the translation of business requests into clearly scoped, actionable work items Applying data quality techniques - writing tests, identifying issues proactively and communicating data limitations clearly Documenting data models, definitions and lineage to a production standard Understanding data governance principles and championing good data management practice within the team Applying and understanding when to use relevant statistical methods to support analysis Supporting data engineers in designing, coding and testing data processing pipelines Using AI-assisted coding tools (e.g. Claude) to improve the speed and quality of your work - critically, not blindly - with an awareness of responsible AI use and data governance implications You will also display Clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, able to explain complex findings in plain language and tell the story behind the data Genuine intellectual curiosity, actively exploring new tools and methods, including AI, and sharing what you learn with the team Comfort with ambiguity, able to define the right question and find the "so what" before jumping to answer A product mindset, understanding the business objective behind every piece of analysis, not just the request on the surface A proactive approach to improving processes, data quality and ways of working, with the initiative to make it happen, not just flag it A collaborative team attitude, peer reviewing others' work, sharing knowledge and contributing to a stronger team Inclusion At Nando's, everyone is welcome. Inspired by our Southern African heritage we know and value the richness that diversity brings to Nando's. We're committed to creating an inclusive and respectful culture for all; including our existing and future Nandocas, partners and suppliers, customers and the communities we are a part of. We deliberately work hard to create an environment where every individual is valued, respected and can flourish regardless of who they are, their background or outlook on life. We welcome applications from a diverse range of individuals and will consider any reasonable adjustments in order to enable candidates to perform as well as possible during the recruitment process. Heart and soul. Passion and personality. You may know us as the home of PERi-PERi goodness, but we're actually a people-first, chicken-second kind of place.
Finance Administrator - 6-Month Contract (Potential to Extend) Your new company A well-established organisation within the professional services sector is seeking a Finance Administrator to join its finance team based in Inverclyde. The business has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality services and is committed to continuous improvement, collaboration, and operational excellence. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a supportive finance function within a growing and forward-thinking organisation. Standard hours are Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm. Once training is complete, hybrid working will also be offered, supporting a healthy work-life balance. Your new role As a Finance Administrator, you will help ensure that supplier invoices move smoothly through the Accounts Payable process. A key part of your role will be supporting the rollout and ongoing performance of a new automation platform. You will manage invoice issues, guide suppliers in using the portal, and work with internal teams to maintain a streamlined, low-touch AP environment. Key Responsibilities Review and validate supplier invoices before entering them into the bespoke system.Resolve invoice mismatches or workflow issues by coordinating with Procurement, Finance Operations, and suppliers.Support vendors in getting set up on the bespoke portal and assist with any questions they have.Monitor automation performance, exception backlogs, and supplier portal usage, raising recurring issues when needed.Contribute ideas and feedback to help improve AP processes and enhance system efficiency. What you'll need to succeed Experience in an administrative, finance, or business support role, with the ability to manage data accurately and work to deadlines.Confident Excel skills and familiarity with business systems; exposure to ERP platforms (such as Oracle) is an advantage.A solid grounding in accounting or business fundamentals, supported by a relevant degree or equivalent qualification.Strong analytical ability with a careful, methodical approach to reviewing and reconciling information.A proactive mindset with a focus on identifying solutions and improving proceed. What you'll get in return Hybrid workingOpportunity to develop within a supportive and collaborative finance teamExposure to a wide range of accounting activitiesA role that supports professional growth and career progressionIf you are an analytical and detail-driven finance professional looking to grow your career in a dynamic environment, this could be an excellent next step. 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 12, 2026
Seasonal
Finance Administrator - 6-Month Contract (Potential to Extend) Your new company A well-established organisation within the professional services sector is seeking a Finance Administrator to join its finance team based in Inverclyde. The business has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality services and is committed to continuous improvement, collaboration, and operational excellence. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a supportive finance function within a growing and forward-thinking organisation. Standard hours are Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm. Once training is complete, hybrid working will also be offered, supporting a healthy work-life balance. Your new role As a Finance Administrator, you will help ensure that supplier invoices move smoothly through the Accounts Payable process. A key part of your role will be supporting the rollout and ongoing performance of a new automation platform. You will manage invoice issues, guide suppliers in using the portal, and work with internal teams to maintain a streamlined, low-touch AP environment. Key Responsibilities Review and validate supplier invoices before entering them into the bespoke system.Resolve invoice mismatches or workflow issues by coordinating with Procurement, Finance Operations, and suppliers.Support vendors in getting set up on the bespoke portal and assist with any questions they have.Monitor automation performance, exception backlogs, and supplier portal usage, raising recurring issues when needed.Contribute ideas and feedback to help improve AP processes and enhance system efficiency. What you'll need to succeed Experience in an administrative, finance, or business support role, with the ability to manage data accurately and work to deadlines.Confident Excel skills and familiarity with business systems; exposure to ERP platforms (such as Oracle) is an advantage.A solid grounding in accounting or business fundamentals, supported by a relevant degree or equivalent qualification.Strong analytical ability with a careful, methodical approach to reviewing and reconciling information.A proactive mindset with a focus on identifying solutions and improving proceed. What you'll get in return Hybrid workingOpportunity to develop within a supportive and collaborative finance teamExposure to a wide range of accounting activitiesA role that supports professional growth and career progressionIf you are an analytical and detail-driven finance professional looking to grow your career in a dynamic environment, this could be an excellent next step. 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. #
SIAM Demand Analyst. ServiceNow Nottingham (Hybrid) - Inside IR35 - Up to £350/day AgileSource are working with a client to identify an experienced SIAM Demand Analyst to support the operation and governance of their demand pipeline. This is a hands-on role focused on ensuring demand is captured, governed, and progressed effectively through the life cycle, working closely with the IT Change function and key stakeholders. The Role You will play a key part in maintaining a clear, structured, and high-quality demand pipeline , ensuring that all incoming requests are complete, aligned to standards, and progressed efficiently. Key Responsibilities Demand Lifecycle Management Review incoming demand requests for completeness, accuracy, and alignment to standards Maintain up-to-date demand records in ServiceNow , acting as the single source of truth Track and manage demand progress, approvals, and dependencies Proactively follow up on actions, gaps, and clarifications Governance & Administration Support the IT Change Office Lead in running Demand Management Group meetings Prepare agendas, capture actions, and ensure effective follow-up Support the transition of approved demand into project/change delivery Assist with the creation and management of project/change records Process Improvement Identify recurring bottlenecks, data issues, and inefficiencies within the demand process Contribute to continuous improvement of demand and governance processes Skills & Experience Strong understanding of ITIL v4 , particularly demand and change practices Experience working within SIAM or complex multi-supplier environments Excellent attention to detail and data quality discipline Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with confidence to chase actions and enforce governance Experience using ServiceNow for demand or change management Key Behaviours Detail-focused but commercially aware Comfortable holding the line on standards and governance Organised, reliable, and accountable Proactive and delivery-driven Success Measures A clear, accurate, and trusted demand pipeline Reduced rework and delays caused by incomplete or poor-quality demand Additional Information Location: Nottingham (2-3 days onsite, hybrid working) Contract: Inside IR35 Rate: Up to £350 per day (DOE) Please forward your CV in the first instance
May 11, 2026
Contractor
SIAM Demand Analyst. ServiceNow Nottingham (Hybrid) - Inside IR35 - Up to £350/day AgileSource are working with a client to identify an experienced SIAM Demand Analyst to support the operation and governance of their demand pipeline. This is a hands-on role focused on ensuring demand is captured, governed, and progressed effectively through the life cycle, working closely with the IT Change function and key stakeholders. The Role You will play a key part in maintaining a clear, structured, and high-quality demand pipeline , ensuring that all incoming requests are complete, aligned to standards, and progressed efficiently. Key Responsibilities Demand Lifecycle Management Review incoming demand requests for completeness, accuracy, and alignment to standards Maintain up-to-date demand records in ServiceNow , acting as the single source of truth Track and manage demand progress, approvals, and dependencies Proactively follow up on actions, gaps, and clarifications Governance & Administration Support the IT Change Office Lead in running Demand Management Group meetings Prepare agendas, capture actions, and ensure effective follow-up Support the transition of approved demand into project/change delivery Assist with the creation and management of project/change records Process Improvement Identify recurring bottlenecks, data issues, and inefficiencies within the demand process Contribute to continuous improvement of demand and governance processes Skills & Experience Strong understanding of ITIL v4 , particularly demand and change practices Experience working within SIAM or complex multi-supplier environments Excellent attention to detail and data quality discipline Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with confidence to chase actions and enforce governance Experience using ServiceNow for demand or change management Key Behaviours Detail-focused but commercially aware Comfortable holding the line on standards and governance Organised, reliable, and accountable Proactive and delivery-driven Success Measures A clear, accurate, and trusted demand pipeline Reduced rework and delays caused by incomplete or poor-quality demand Additional Information Location: Nottingham (2-3 days onsite, hybrid working) Contract: Inside IR35 Rate: Up to £350 per day (DOE) Please forward your CV in the first instance
Our client has a permanent vacancy for a Senior Systems Analyst to be responsible for the overall management, optimisation, and efficient running of business systems. You will work closely with business stakeholders in Operations, Finance, Sales, B2B Commerce, and Warehousing to understand business requirements, improve system capabilities, and develop scalable and robust solutions. Key Responsibilities Business Analysis & Process Improvement Engage with business stakeholders to understand operational needs, map processes, and identify opportunities for improvement. Lead requirements gathering workshops and convert requirements into functional and technical requirements. Define current workflow and future workflow as well as identifying bottlenecks and recommending solutions. Support change initiatives by assessing business impact, defining success metrics, and ensuring smooth transition to new processes. Manage supplier relationships to ensure that they provide quality support and deliver fixes on time and according to business priorities. Systems Analysis & Support Provide advanced 2nd/3rd line support and subject matter expertise to the business applications, including the ERP and integrated applications. Carry out root cause analysis for system issues and coordinate with internal teams and vendors to implement permanent corrective actions. Ensure systems remain performant, scalable, and aligned with business growth objectives. Configuration management, system checks on master data integrity and optimization of system usage across various departments. Project Delivery Contribute to full project lifecycles from discovery and design through testing, deployment, and adoption by users. Taking ownership of project deliverables, ensuring quality documentation and timely completion. Testing & Quality Assurance Develop test scenarios, test scripts, and perform UAT and regression testing on changes and upgrades to the system. Validate data flows, integrations, and business rules to ensure reliable operation of end-to-end processes. Reporting & Data Insight Operational and analytical reporting Create, maintain, and enhance reports to support decision making. Interact with stakeholders to define reporting needs. Training & User Guidance Train and guide the end users on the new features and processes and best practices. Develop training documents, knowledge articles, and process documentation. Required Skills & Experience Strong experience in business or systems analysis within an ERP centric environment. Hands on experience with enterprise resource planning systems Relational database experience e.g. writing queries, and performance tuning. Systems integration, API s and data flows between enterprise platforms. Communication and stakeholder engagement skills with a customer driven approach. The ability to document requirements, processes and technical specifications correctly and efficiently. Desirable Skills & Experience Sage X3 ERP Experience. Understanding of Finance, B2B ecommerce, warehouse, supply chain or product distribution. Experience with Crystal Reports, Sage Enterprise Intelligence or similar reporting tools. Knowledge and experience of working with web services, API integrations, or system automation. Familiarity with Magento, Shopify, or other B2B ecommerce platforms. Microsoft SQL Experience. Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.
May 11, 2026
Full time
Our client has a permanent vacancy for a Senior Systems Analyst to be responsible for the overall management, optimisation, and efficient running of business systems. You will work closely with business stakeholders in Operations, Finance, Sales, B2B Commerce, and Warehousing to understand business requirements, improve system capabilities, and develop scalable and robust solutions. Key Responsibilities Business Analysis & Process Improvement Engage with business stakeholders to understand operational needs, map processes, and identify opportunities for improvement. Lead requirements gathering workshops and convert requirements into functional and technical requirements. Define current workflow and future workflow as well as identifying bottlenecks and recommending solutions. Support change initiatives by assessing business impact, defining success metrics, and ensuring smooth transition to new processes. Manage supplier relationships to ensure that they provide quality support and deliver fixes on time and according to business priorities. Systems Analysis & Support Provide advanced 2nd/3rd line support and subject matter expertise to the business applications, including the ERP and integrated applications. Carry out root cause analysis for system issues and coordinate with internal teams and vendors to implement permanent corrective actions. Ensure systems remain performant, scalable, and aligned with business growth objectives. Configuration management, system checks on master data integrity and optimization of system usage across various departments. Project Delivery Contribute to full project lifecycles from discovery and design through testing, deployment, and adoption by users. Taking ownership of project deliverables, ensuring quality documentation and timely completion. Testing & Quality Assurance Develop test scenarios, test scripts, and perform UAT and regression testing on changes and upgrades to the system. Validate data flows, integrations, and business rules to ensure reliable operation of end-to-end processes. Reporting & Data Insight Operational and analytical reporting Create, maintain, and enhance reports to support decision making. Interact with stakeholders to define reporting needs. Training & User Guidance Train and guide the end users on the new features and processes and best practices. Develop training documents, knowledge articles, and process documentation. Required Skills & Experience Strong experience in business or systems analysis within an ERP centric environment. Hands on experience with enterprise resource planning systems Relational database experience e.g. writing queries, and performance tuning. Systems integration, API s and data flows between enterprise platforms. Communication and stakeholder engagement skills with a customer driven approach. The ability to document requirements, processes and technical specifications correctly and efficiently. Desirable Skills & Experience Sage X3 ERP Experience. Understanding of Finance, B2B ecommerce, warehouse, supply chain or product distribution. Experience with Crystal Reports, Sage Enterprise Intelligence or similar reporting tools. Knowledge and experience of working with web services, API integrations, or system automation. Familiarity with Magento, Shopify, or other B2B ecommerce platforms. Microsoft SQL Experience. Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.
Title: IT Support Analyst Location: Chelmsford Salary: 25,000 Days/ Hour of work: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00 Benefits Onsite parking 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays Frequent socials, including Summer and Christmas parties Environmentally conscious - you'll be supplied with sustainable products Monthly company lunches Excellent progression opportunities Opportunity to participate in local fundraising Long service awards Amazing inhouse training If you believe this position is right for you, then please apply today! The business Are you passionate about technology and eager to build your career in a fast paced and collaborative environment? Our client is looking for a proactive and customer focused IT Support Analyst to join their growing IT team. This is a fantastic opportunity to become a key part of the business, providing hands on technical support and ensuring colleagues have the tools and systems they need to work effectively. As an IT Support Analyst, you will be at the heart of IT operations, responding to support requests, troubleshooting technical issues, and helping users navigate a wide range of systems and technologies. You'll gain exposure to modern IT environments, including Microsoft 365 and cloud based platforms, while developing practical experience across hardware, software, and infrastructure support. This role offers a brilliant platform to grow your IT career in a supportive and professional setting. You'll work alongside experienced IT specialists, be encouraged to take ownership of issues, and build your technical and customer service skills while making a real impact on the user experience and wider business performance. Responsibilities Deliver first line technical assistance to colleagues via telephone and email, ensuring all IT issues are accurately logged and documented. Provide regular updates to users on ticket progress to manage expectations and maintain clear communication. Maintain a responsive and effective support service that consistently delivers a positive user experience. Diagnose and resolve technical issues across multiple systems, applications, and technologies using both remote tools and hands-on support. Actively oversee service desk workloads, allocating unattended tickets and keeping records and actions up to date. Support internal office moves and desk setups, focusing on the installation and configuration of IT equipment for users. Carry out structured cabling tasks and manage network patching requirements. Oversee the tracking, control, and upkeep of IT assets and inventory. Support the delivery of application and infrastructure initiatives as part of wider IT projects. Requirements You will be an IT graduate or will a have 1-2 years of relevant experience. Strong knowledge of corporate IT infrastructure, including Microsoft 365, Azure AVD, Windows Server (2019/2022), Active Directory user and device administration, VOIP systems, and a range of standard and bespoke software applications. Experience with service desk tools such as Zendesk (or equivalent), ITIL-aligned support processes, and working within regulated or financial services environments (preferred). Hands on experience with end user hardware setup, configuration, maintenance, and asset management, including liaison with third party suppliers and contractors. Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality user support, including Executive and VIP stakeholders, with a strong focus on customer service. Highly organised with excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise workloads in fast paced, deadline driven environments. Strong communicator with excellent verbal, written, and listening skills, able to build positive working relationships across all levels of the organisation. Proactive, self motivated, and team oriented, with the resilience to work effectively under pressure and take initiative when required. Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
May 11, 2026
Full time
Title: IT Support Analyst Location: Chelmsford Salary: 25,000 Days/ Hour of work: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00 Benefits Onsite parking 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays Frequent socials, including Summer and Christmas parties Environmentally conscious - you'll be supplied with sustainable products Monthly company lunches Excellent progression opportunities Opportunity to participate in local fundraising Long service awards Amazing inhouse training If you believe this position is right for you, then please apply today! The business Are you passionate about technology and eager to build your career in a fast paced and collaborative environment? Our client is looking for a proactive and customer focused IT Support Analyst to join their growing IT team. This is a fantastic opportunity to become a key part of the business, providing hands on technical support and ensuring colleagues have the tools and systems they need to work effectively. As an IT Support Analyst, you will be at the heart of IT operations, responding to support requests, troubleshooting technical issues, and helping users navigate a wide range of systems and technologies. You'll gain exposure to modern IT environments, including Microsoft 365 and cloud based platforms, while developing practical experience across hardware, software, and infrastructure support. This role offers a brilliant platform to grow your IT career in a supportive and professional setting. You'll work alongside experienced IT specialists, be encouraged to take ownership of issues, and build your technical and customer service skills while making a real impact on the user experience and wider business performance. Responsibilities Deliver first line technical assistance to colleagues via telephone and email, ensuring all IT issues are accurately logged and documented. Provide regular updates to users on ticket progress to manage expectations and maintain clear communication. Maintain a responsive and effective support service that consistently delivers a positive user experience. Diagnose and resolve technical issues across multiple systems, applications, and technologies using both remote tools and hands-on support. Actively oversee service desk workloads, allocating unattended tickets and keeping records and actions up to date. Support internal office moves and desk setups, focusing on the installation and configuration of IT equipment for users. Carry out structured cabling tasks and manage network patching requirements. Oversee the tracking, control, and upkeep of IT assets and inventory. Support the delivery of application and infrastructure initiatives as part of wider IT projects. Requirements You will be an IT graduate or will a have 1-2 years of relevant experience. Strong knowledge of corporate IT infrastructure, including Microsoft 365, Azure AVD, Windows Server (2019/2022), Active Directory user and device administration, VOIP systems, and a range of standard and bespoke software applications. Experience with service desk tools such as Zendesk (or equivalent), ITIL-aligned support processes, and working within regulated or financial services environments (preferred). Hands on experience with end user hardware setup, configuration, maintenance, and asset management, including liaison with third party suppliers and contractors. Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality user support, including Executive and VIP stakeholders, with a strong focus on customer service. Highly organised with excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise workloads in fast paced, deadline driven environments. Strong communicator with excellent verbal, written, and listening skills, able to build positive working relationships across all levels of the organisation. Proactive, self motivated, and team oriented, with the resilience to work effectively under pressure and take initiative when required. Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. At Arup you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects - delivering remarkable outcomes for clients and communities, and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set it apart for over 75 years, and now is your opportunity to join. Job description - the role AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. We partner with Arup to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. On Behalf of Arup, we are looking for a Procurement Data Analyst (Contracts) for a 26 weeks contract based in Birmingham. This is a hybrid position and will consist of 2-3 days per week onsite at the Arup facility in Birmingham and the remainder of the week remote working. Candidate Profile: Key accountabilities, skills & experience Purpose of the role: In this role, you will be responsible for the content of our global supplier contract management system. This was recently re-launched and the next phase of the project will be moving our contracts and related data into the new system. You will use the supplier management platform, Excel, PowerBI and other reporting tools and platforms to support your work as directed. What you'll do: Collate and move contract files into our new system. Extract key data from the contract to populate database fields across a wide range of contract clauses and commercial factors. Ensure data is accurate and complete. Work with others in the team and wider business where data is incomplete or uncertain. Devise an efficient way to complete this project - to automate as much as possible the routine elements of data preparation and prioritise focus on information analysis and creation. Explore reporting capabilities of the system and work with the team to develop good quality information extracts. Identify opportunities to improve our data quality. Support across the team as directed. Impact: Curation of a clean, accurate, powerful and interrogatable contract dataset across multiple business areas High quality information reporting to support various operations and initiatives Efficient approach to this work Pro-active identification of issues and reporting upwards or resolving as appropriate Contributing to the availability of high-quality data through attention to detail in your work. Reflecting the team overall as a responsive, efficient and supportive business function, always keen to understand how we best contribute to the goals of the organization and in tune with the time sensitive work-nature and needs of our client facing project delivery teams Embedding a strong controls and risk management approach within your work. Empathetic approach to delivery and customer service The skills you'll need: Demonstrable experience working with B2B contracts Good level of knowledge of contracts will be essential in being able to extract data and interpret information as required Good communication skills and ability empathise with a wide range of stakeholders Comfort and experience of working with large, semi structured and raw data sources - able to work directly with data and not confined to pre-structured platforms and environments Experience of appropriate procurement tools - ideally a contract repository/lifecycle management tool Good level of skills with '365' infrastructure especially Excel Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate date into information About the client About the client Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. Guided by its values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Arup creates and contributes to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup's internal employee networks support their inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - creating a space for everyone to express themselves and make a positive difference. If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and speak to one of our Sourcing Specialists. AMS are committed to providing all our candidates with the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the screening process and we will work with you and Arup to identify the best solution to meet your requirements. AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.
May 11, 2026
Contractor
Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. At Arup you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects - delivering remarkable outcomes for clients and communities, and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set it apart for over 75 years, and now is your opportunity to join. Job description - the role AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. We partner with Arup to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. On Behalf of Arup, we are looking for a Procurement Data Analyst (Contracts) for a 26 weeks contract based in Birmingham. This is a hybrid position and will consist of 2-3 days per week onsite at the Arup facility in Birmingham and the remainder of the week remote working. Candidate Profile: Key accountabilities, skills & experience Purpose of the role: In this role, you will be responsible for the content of our global supplier contract management system. This was recently re-launched and the next phase of the project will be moving our contracts and related data into the new system. You will use the supplier management platform, Excel, PowerBI and other reporting tools and platforms to support your work as directed. What you'll do: Collate and move contract files into our new system. Extract key data from the contract to populate database fields across a wide range of contract clauses and commercial factors. Ensure data is accurate and complete. Work with others in the team and wider business where data is incomplete or uncertain. Devise an efficient way to complete this project - to automate as much as possible the routine elements of data preparation and prioritise focus on information analysis and creation. Explore reporting capabilities of the system and work with the team to develop good quality information extracts. Identify opportunities to improve our data quality. Support across the team as directed. Impact: Curation of a clean, accurate, powerful and interrogatable contract dataset across multiple business areas High quality information reporting to support various operations and initiatives Efficient approach to this work Pro-active identification of issues and reporting upwards or resolving as appropriate Contributing to the availability of high-quality data through attention to detail in your work. Reflecting the team overall as a responsive, efficient and supportive business function, always keen to understand how we best contribute to the goals of the organization and in tune with the time sensitive work-nature and needs of our client facing project delivery teams Embedding a strong controls and risk management approach within your work. Empathetic approach to delivery and customer service The skills you'll need: Demonstrable experience working with B2B contracts Good level of knowledge of contracts will be essential in being able to extract data and interpret information as required Good communication skills and ability empathise with a wide range of stakeholders Comfort and experience of working with large, semi structured and raw data sources - able to work directly with data and not confined to pre-structured platforms and environments Experience of appropriate procurement tools - ideally a contract repository/lifecycle management tool Good level of skills with '365' infrastructure especially Excel Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate date into information About the client About the client Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. Guided by its values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Arup creates and contributes to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup's internal employee networks support their inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - creating a space for everyone to express themselves and make a positive difference. If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and speak to one of our Sourcing Specialists. AMS are committed to providing all our candidates with the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the screening process and we will work with you and Arup to identify the best solution to meet your requirements. AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.
Security Assurance Analyst (Contractor) Reports To: Head of Information and Cyber Security Department: Information Security Location: London (Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite) Contract Type: Contract (3 months) Organisation: Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) About the Role We are seeking a Security Assurance Analyst to support a strategic sourcing programme within our Information Security function. This is a short-term, delivery-focused contract role centred on evaluating Security Operations Centre (SOC) service performance, conducting structured comparisons across service pillars, and producing clear, evidence-based assessment outputs to support a provider transition. You will work within a small, professional security team and will be expected to operate independently, delivering high-quality analysis and documentation to tight timescales. Key Responsibilities Review and critically evaluate SOC performance reporting across core service pillars, assessing quality, completeness, and relevance Define what meaningful performance measurement looks like across: Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Vulnerability Management Cyber Threat Intelligence Continuous Improvement Conduct structured comparisons of SOC provider performance, identifying material differences across key service dimensions Produce comparative performance assessments at agreed intervals during the transition and dual-running period, including: Detailed technical analysis Clear executive summaries for senior stakeholders Collaborate with the Project Manager, Legal advisers, and internal stakeholders to ensure outputs align with contractual and operational requirements Skills, Knowledge & Experience Solid understanding of SOC service delivery, including MDR, Vulnerability Management, and Cyber Threat Intelligence Experience reviewing, interpreting, and critically assessing security performance data and management information Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify trends, gaps, and meaningful insights Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, structured documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision Desirable: Experience supporting vendor assessments, supplier evaluations, or security sourcing programmes Familiarity with SOC performance metrics, SLAs, and service reporting frameworks Key Deliverables Comparative SOC performance assessments produced at agreed intervals throughout the transition and dual-running period Each deliverable to include: A detailed technical assessment A concise executive summary suitable for senior stakeholders We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and passion into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an all-encompassing environment that helps them thrive. Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunity's employer. Please email me (url removed)
May 11, 2026
Contractor
Security Assurance Analyst (Contractor) Reports To: Head of Information and Cyber Security Department: Information Security Location: London (Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite) Contract Type: Contract (3 months) Organisation: Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) About the Role We are seeking a Security Assurance Analyst to support a strategic sourcing programme within our Information Security function. This is a short-term, delivery-focused contract role centred on evaluating Security Operations Centre (SOC) service performance, conducting structured comparisons across service pillars, and producing clear, evidence-based assessment outputs to support a provider transition. You will work within a small, professional security team and will be expected to operate independently, delivering high-quality analysis and documentation to tight timescales. Key Responsibilities Review and critically evaluate SOC performance reporting across core service pillars, assessing quality, completeness, and relevance Define what meaningful performance measurement looks like across: Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Vulnerability Management Cyber Threat Intelligence Continuous Improvement Conduct structured comparisons of SOC provider performance, identifying material differences across key service dimensions Produce comparative performance assessments at agreed intervals during the transition and dual-running period, including: Detailed technical analysis Clear executive summaries for senior stakeholders Collaborate with the Project Manager, Legal advisers, and internal stakeholders to ensure outputs align with contractual and operational requirements Skills, Knowledge & Experience Solid understanding of SOC service delivery, including MDR, Vulnerability Management, and Cyber Threat Intelligence Experience reviewing, interpreting, and critically assessing security performance data and management information Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify trends, gaps, and meaningful insights Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, structured documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision Desirable: Experience supporting vendor assessments, supplier evaluations, or security sourcing programmes Familiarity with SOC performance metrics, SLAs, and service reporting frameworks Key Deliverables Comparative SOC performance assessments produced at agreed intervals throughout the transition and dual-running period Each deliverable to include: A detailed technical assessment A concise executive summary suitable for senior stakeholders We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and passion into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an all-encompassing environment that helps them thrive. Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunity's employer. Please email me (url removed)
Solus Accident Repair Centres
Birchanger, Hertfordshire
Overview We are searching for a Business Systems, Delivery & Change Manager to lead our business systems, digital platforms, and technology change portfolio. This senior technology leader will ensure our portfolio delivers measurable value, supports operational excellence, and aligns with organisational strategy. You will provide leadership across business systems management, project delivery, and strategic change - ensuring solutions are well-designed, well-governed, and successfully adopted. The role combines people leadership, technology governance, and delivery oversight, guiding cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure that technology change is delivered safely, consistently, and effectively across the business. Responsibilities Define and own the strategic direction for business systems, ensuring alignment to Solus' technology roadmap and business goals. Prioritise the change portfolio, balancing strategic needs, operational risks, dependencies, and capacity. Make decisions on technology investments, supplier contracts, and commercial evaluations. Approve and govern system changes, ensuring security, architectural integrity and operational stability. Own the standards and frameworks for delivery, change governance, business analysis, release management, and system lifecycle management. Make people-leadership decisions including performance management, capability development, and team structure. Evaluate and manage risk across systems, projects and change activity, ensuring regulatory, audit and security requirements are fully met. Strategic Leadership: Build and deliver a long-term strategic roadmap for business systems, integrations, data flows, and platform evolution. Provide leadership across the delivery and change capability, setting expectations for quality, pace, and governance. Work closely with the CIO to ensure alignment between infrastructure, cloud, platforms, business applications and change. People Leadership & Team Development: Lead a multi-discipline function (Business Analysts, Change Leads, Delivery Leads, Systems SMEs) ensuring capability, performance, and progression. Develop team members through coaching, mentoring, training and succession planning. Create a high-trust, high-performance culture that empowers colleagues and encourages continuous improvement. Ensure the team manages documentation, processes and business knowledge to reduce key-person dependencies. Delivery & Change Ownership: Own the full lifecycle of technology change: intake, analysis, prioritisation, design assurance, delivery oversight, adoption, and benefits tracking. Ensure delivery teams follow agreed standards (Agile, hybrid, or waterfall where appropriate) with consistent governance. Oversee delivery risks, RAID management and cross-functional dependencies. Ensure systems changes are safe, secure, tested, and supported at go-live. Business Systems Management: Oversee the lifecycle of key business systems - including upgrades, vendor management, integrations, and enhancement roadmaps. Ensure systems are secure, resilient, and compliant, supported by well-maintained documentation and change records. Act as escalation point for system incidents, recurring issues, platform concerns and supplier escalations. Drive simplification, standardisation and rationalisation of systems to reduce complexity and improve user experience. Stakeholder Leadership: Build strong relationships with business leaders, operational managers, suppliers, and technology partners. Communicate complex technical and delivery topics clearly at senior level. Represent Technology at governance boards, steering groups, and executive forums. Financial Leadership: Manage budgets for systems, suppliers, licences, and delivery resources. Ensure cost-effective delivery and maximise value for money from suppliers and change activity. Qualifications Degree in IT, Technology, Business Management or related field. Strong evidence of leadership in technology delivery, business systems or change management. Certifications beneficial: ITIL (governance & service management) Agile/Scrum/Scaled Agile Project/Programme Management (PMP, MSP, Prince2) Change Management (APMG/PROSCI) Experience managing budgets, suppliers and enterprise-scale change functions. Skills and experience Strong leadership capability: team leadership, coaching, performance management. Deep understanding of business systems, integrations, software delivery lifecycle, and enterprise change management. Ability to oversee complex delivery portfolios, balancing capacity, risk and value. Advanced stakeholder management and influencing skills across senior levels. Knowledge of technology strategy, architecture governance, and vendor management. Strong analytical, commercial and problem-solving skills. Experience managing multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced environments. Ability to constructively challenge, make decisive recommendations, and deliver difficult messages. Demonstrated ability to shape culture, drive behavioural change and embed new ways of working. Who are Solus? Solus, who are owned by Aviva, are one of the UK leaders in vehicle repairs, returning cars to the road in just 11 days on average and a 4.6/5 star customer rating. With an award-winning apprenticeship programme and winners of other recognised industry awards Solus are proud to be shaping the future of vehicle repair. Why Join Solus? We have so much to offer when it comes to being a Solus colleague: Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications. Bonus opportunity tied to your performance and the overall success of Solus. Company pension scheme with employer contributions. 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days. Save money with up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts. Share in Aviva's success through the Aviva Save As You Earn scheme. Supportive policies including parental and carer's leave. Wellbeing focus with tools like Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access. At Solus, we value inclusivity and welcome all applicants. If you're excited but don't tick every box, we encourage you to apply-your unique skills might be just what we need. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria-just email us after applying to let us know. Ready to join us? Apply online today, and our team will be in touch within 14 days.
May 09, 2026
Full time
Overview We are searching for a Business Systems, Delivery & Change Manager to lead our business systems, digital platforms, and technology change portfolio. This senior technology leader will ensure our portfolio delivers measurable value, supports operational excellence, and aligns with organisational strategy. You will provide leadership across business systems management, project delivery, and strategic change - ensuring solutions are well-designed, well-governed, and successfully adopted. The role combines people leadership, technology governance, and delivery oversight, guiding cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure that technology change is delivered safely, consistently, and effectively across the business. Responsibilities Define and own the strategic direction for business systems, ensuring alignment to Solus' technology roadmap and business goals. Prioritise the change portfolio, balancing strategic needs, operational risks, dependencies, and capacity. Make decisions on technology investments, supplier contracts, and commercial evaluations. Approve and govern system changes, ensuring security, architectural integrity and operational stability. Own the standards and frameworks for delivery, change governance, business analysis, release management, and system lifecycle management. Make people-leadership decisions including performance management, capability development, and team structure. Evaluate and manage risk across systems, projects and change activity, ensuring regulatory, audit and security requirements are fully met. Strategic Leadership: Build and deliver a long-term strategic roadmap for business systems, integrations, data flows, and platform evolution. Provide leadership across the delivery and change capability, setting expectations for quality, pace, and governance. Work closely with the CIO to ensure alignment between infrastructure, cloud, platforms, business applications and change. People Leadership & Team Development: Lead a multi-discipline function (Business Analysts, Change Leads, Delivery Leads, Systems SMEs) ensuring capability, performance, and progression. Develop team members through coaching, mentoring, training and succession planning. Create a high-trust, high-performance culture that empowers colleagues and encourages continuous improvement. Ensure the team manages documentation, processes and business knowledge to reduce key-person dependencies. Delivery & Change Ownership: Own the full lifecycle of technology change: intake, analysis, prioritisation, design assurance, delivery oversight, adoption, and benefits tracking. Ensure delivery teams follow agreed standards (Agile, hybrid, or waterfall where appropriate) with consistent governance. Oversee delivery risks, RAID management and cross-functional dependencies. Ensure systems changes are safe, secure, tested, and supported at go-live. Business Systems Management: Oversee the lifecycle of key business systems - including upgrades, vendor management, integrations, and enhancement roadmaps. Ensure systems are secure, resilient, and compliant, supported by well-maintained documentation and change records. Act as escalation point for system incidents, recurring issues, platform concerns and supplier escalations. Drive simplification, standardisation and rationalisation of systems to reduce complexity and improve user experience. Stakeholder Leadership: Build strong relationships with business leaders, operational managers, suppliers, and technology partners. Communicate complex technical and delivery topics clearly at senior level. Represent Technology at governance boards, steering groups, and executive forums. Financial Leadership: Manage budgets for systems, suppliers, licences, and delivery resources. Ensure cost-effective delivery and maximise value for money from suppliers and change activity. Qualifications Degree in IT, Technology, Business Management or related field. Strong evidence of leadership in technology delivery, business systems or change management. Certifications beneficial: ITIL (governance & service management) Agile/Scrum/Scaled Agile Project/Programme Management (PMP, MSP, Prince2) Change Management (APMG/PROSCI) Experience managing budgets, suppliers and enterprise-scale change functions. Skills and experience Strong leadership capability: team leadership, coaching, performance management. Deep understanding of business systems, integrations, software delivery lifecycle, and enterprise change management. Ability to oversee complex delivery portfolios, balancing capacity, risk and value. Advanced stakeholder management and influencing skills across senior levels. Knowledge of technology strategy, architecture governance, and vendor management. Strong analytical, commercial and problem-solving skills. Experience managing multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced environments. Ability to constructively challenge, make decisive recommendations, and deliver difficult messages. Demonstrated ability to shape culture, drive behavioural change and embed new ways of working. Who are Solus? Solus, who are owned by Aviva, are one of the UK leaders in vehicle repairs, returning cars to the road in just 11 days on average and a 4.6/5 star customer rating. With an award-winning apprenticeship programme and winners of other recognised industry awards Solus are proud to be shaping the future of vehicle repair. Why Join Solus? We have so much to offer when it comes to being a Solus colleague: Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications. Bonus opportunity tied to your performance and the overall success of Solus. Company pension scheme with employer contributions. 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days. Save money with up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts. Share in Aviva's success through the Aviva Save As You Earn scheme. Supportive policies including parental and carer's leave. Wellbeing focus with tools like Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access. At Solus, we value inclusivity and welcome all applicants. If you're excited but don't tick every box, we encourage you to apply-your unique skills might be just what we need. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria-just email us after applying to let us know. Ready to join us? Apply online today, and our team will be in touch within 14 days.
Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. Role Purpose: The purpose of the Procure-To-Pay (PTP) Manager role is to oversee the day-to day operations of the PTP team within Finance Shared Services (FSS). The PTP Manager will be part of the FSS leadership team, requiring building strong working relationship with the process Global Process Owner (GPO) to contribute to the future PTP strategy based on operational and delivery knowledge. The role is responsible for managing relationships with internal Bakkavor stakeholders and external vendors, ensuring an efficient and effective delivery of the PTP process within the FSS, supports the team, and ensures that the suppliers are paid on time (amongst other outcomes) whilst adhering to Bakkavor controls and governance requirements. The person is also responsible for managing the escalations, audits, and process continuous improvement. Key Accountabilities: Invoice Processing Review Accounts Payable reports produced by the PTP Team Leader to monitor the performance of the team Oversee the work of PTP analysts and Team Leader, providing guidance and support as needed Oversee PTP operations, ensures best in class service delivery and continuous improvement Guide team on issues related to outstanding invoices, ageing, queries, and discrepancies Payments Review supplier statements and payments reconciliation during month-end close to ensure reconciliations have been performed accurately Ensure all controls and governance requirements are fulfilled and appropriate evidence is retained Ensure payment runs are completed in a timely manner Ensure key suppliers & employee reimbursements are paid on time and in line with Bakkavor policies and objectives Support cost performance and cost controls - assisting in planning, budgeting, forecasting and variance reporting Works closely with the Group Treasury function to develop cash flow forecasts based on accounts payable information and support ongoing activities with respect to cash flow Query Resolution Ensure disputes and queries are resolved on time Manage stakeholder issue escalation and resolution Lead on negotiation of internal service level agreements and KPIs along with process GPO Maintain strong stakeholder relationships to ensure the timely resolution of problems as well as being responsive to future needs Audit and Internal Controls Continuously assessing internal controls environment within the PTP team, ensuring all internal controls, policy and governance requirements are always adhered by all team members and creating a vigilant and risk mitigation culture within the team Participate, assist, and coordinate in all internal & external audit related activities People Management Foster a culture of leadership within the team, mentoring team members, and identifying potential leaders for future growth opportunities Establish clear performance metrics such as SMART goals and KPIs to gauge the team's performance effectively Communication and Change Management Cultivate effective relationship management with key stakeholders and suppliers Engage with the FSS Head to communicate PTP-related updates, progress, and challenges Coordinate with other FSS managers to deliver quality, cost and productivity that meets or exceeds service level agreement specifications Working with the GPO - manage changes related to PTP processes, system implementations, or organisational restructuring Consult with PTP Team Leader on identified process improvement opportunities and feedback accordingly Performance Management Working closely with the Head of FSS, process GPOs and business stakeholders to set PTP key performance measures, monitors performance against set measures on a regular basis and supports course correction activities where needed Respond to customer feedback survey results on a timely basis Working closely with the GPO/process excellence teams and PTP team to identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey information clearly and concisely,whether through email, phone calls, or face-to-face interactions Working knowledge of using Microsoft Office products particularly MS PowerPoint, MS Word,and MS Excel Demonstrate excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrate excellent employee management skills; ability to plan, assign and direct work;ability to recruit, mentor and appraise employees Demonstratable experience of managing PTP teams in a shared services environment anddelivering high quality services Ability to utilize metrics to identify opportunities for service improvement Ability to identify and apply internal best practices to PTP operations Previous experience at a management level Internal controls experience Strong knowledge of financial systems and deep understanding and expertise in Financeprocesses Understanding of best practices and metrics for PTP Previous experience in working with ERP systems, specifically with SAP S/4 HANA preferred Professional Qualified Accountant (for example ACA/ACCA/CIMA) preferred What you'll get in return: Competitive salary and job-related benefits 25 days Holiday Competitive matched pension contributions Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform We reserve the right to close this advertisement before the stated closing date
May 09, 2026
Full time
Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. Role Purpose: The purpose of the Procure-To-Pay (PTP) Manager role is to oversee the day-to day operations of the PTP team within Finance Shared Services (FSS). The PTP Manager will be part of the FSS leadership team, requiring building strong working relationship with the process Global Process Owner (GPO) to contribute to the future PTP strategy based on operational and delivery knowledge. The role is responsible for managing relationships with internal Bakkavor stakeholders and external vendors, ensuring an efficient and effective delivery of the PTP process within the FSS, supports the team, and ensures that the suppliers are paid on time (amongst other outcomes) whilst adhering to Bakkavor controls and governance requirements. The person is also responsible for managing the escalations, audits, and process continuous improvement. Key Accountabilities: Invoice Processing Review Accounts Payable reports produced by the PTP Team Leader to monitor the performance of the team Oversee the work of PTP analysts and Team Leader, providing guidance and support as needed Oversee PTP operations, ensures best in class service delivery and continuous improvement Guide team on issues related to outstanding invoices, ageing, queries, and discrepancies Payments Review supplier statements and payments reconciliation during month-end close to ensure reconciliations have been performed accurately Ensure all controls and governance requirements are fulfilled and appropriate evidence is retained Ensure payment runs are completed in a timely manner Ensure key suppliers & employee reimbursements are paid on time and in line with Bakkavor policies and objectives Support cost performance and cost controls - assisting in planning, budgeting, forecasting and variance reporting Works closely with the Group Treasury function to develop cash flow forecasts based on accounts payable information and support ongoing activities with respect to cash flow Query Resolution Ensure disputes and queries are resolved on time Manage stakeholder issue escalation and resolution Lead on negotiation of internal service level agreements and KPIs along with process GPO Maintain strong stakeholder relationships to ensure the timely resolution of problems as well as being responsive to future needs Audit and Internal Controls Continuously assessing internal controls environment within the PTP team, ensuring all internal controls, policy and governance requirements are always adhered by all team members and creating a vigilant and risk mitigation culture within the team Participate, assist, and coordinate in all internal & external audit related activities People Management Foster a culture of leadership within the team, mentoring team members, and identifying potential leaders for future growth opportunities Establish clear performance metrics such as SMART goals and KPIs to gauge the team's performance effectively Communication and Change Management Cultivate effective relationship management with key stakeholders and suppliers Engage with the FSS Head to communicate PTP-related updates, progress, and challenges Coordinate with other FSS managers to deliver quality, cost and productivity that meets or exceeds service level agreement specifications Working with the GPO - manage changes related to PTP processes, system implementations, or organisational restructuring Consult with PTP Team Leader on identified process improvement opportunities and feedback accordingly Performance Management Working closely with the Head of FSS, process GPOs and business stakeholders to set PTP key performance measures, monitors performance against set measures on a regular basis and supports course correction activities where needed Respond to customer feedback survey results on a timely basis Working closely with the GPO/process excellence teams and PTP team to identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey information clearly and concisely,whether through email, phone calls, or face-to-face interactions Working knowledge of using Microsoft Office products particularly MS PowerPoint, MS Word,and MS Excel Demonstrate excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrate excellent employee management skills; ability to plan, assign and direct work;ability to recruit, mentor and appraise employees Demonstratable experience of managing PTP teams in a shared services environment anddelivering high quality services Ability to utilize metrics to identify opportunities for service improvement Ability to identify and apply internal best practices to PTP operations Previous experience at a management level Internal controls experience Strong knowledge of financial systems and deep understanding and expertise in Financeprocesses Understanding of best practices and metrics for PTP Previous experience in working with ERP systems, specifically with SAP S/4 HANA preferred Professional Qualified Accountant (for example ACA/ACCA/CIMA) preferred What you'll get in return: Competitive salary and job-related benefits 25 days Holiday Competitive matched pension contributions Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform We reserve the right to close this advertisement before the stated closing date
Do you have a background as a Supplier Quality Analyst? Expleo are seeking a highly organised and proactive Supplier Quality Analyst, with the ability to drive delivery of critical work streams for a Software release in automotive Requirement status, Test status, Defects and summarise this to users of Software. This role is supporting our client, a luxury car Manufacturer, based in Warwickshire on a Contract basis. Key Responsibilities of the Supplier Quality Analyst include: Identifying, coaching, and managing suppliers according to organisation quality standards and policies Providing advice and training on quality protocols and conducting audits to ensure compliance with organization and government standards Negotiating service level agreements, performance / quality metrics and ensuring contractual obligations are met Resolving supplier problems related to quality, performance and service level Identifying and certifying alternative suppliers Qualifications and skills required for the Supplier Quality Analyst include: Ideally hold a Degree qualification in a relevant subject matter Background in Automotive Industry Certification in PMP / SAFe / RACE / APSICE is desirable PLEASE NOTE To meet with current legislation, right to work checks will be carried out to ensure candidates can work in the UK. Regretfully, we are unable to support applications that require sponsorship. If you are interested in applying for the role of Supplier Quality Analyst or require further information, please contact: Jacquie Linton (phone number removed) (url removed)
May 09, 2026
Contractor
Do you have a background as a Supplier Quality Analyst? Expleo are seeking a highly organised and proactive Supplier Quality Analyst, with the ability to drive delivery of critical work streams for a Software release in automotive Requirement status, Test status, Defects and summarise this to users of Software. This role is supporting our client, a luxury car Manufacturer, based in Warwickshire on a Contract basis. Key Responsibilities of the Supplier Quality Analyst include: Identifying, coaching, and managing suppliers according to organisation quality standards and policies Providing advice and training on quality protocols and conducting audits to ensure compliance with organization and government standards Negotiating service level agreements, performance / quality metrics and ensuring contractual obligations are met Resolving supplier problems related to quality, performance and service level Identifying and certifying alternative suppliers Qualifications and skills required for the Supplier Quality Analyst include: Ideally hold a Degree qualification in a relevant subject matter Background in Automotive Industry Certification in PMP / SAFe / RACE / APSICE is desirable PLEASE NOTE To meet with current legislation, right to work checks will be carried out to ensure candidates can work in the UK. Regretfully, we are unable to support applications that require sponsorship. If you are interested in applying for the role of Supplier Quality Analyst or require further information, please contact: Jacquie Linton (phone number removed) (url removed)
Do you have a background as a Supplier Quality Analyst? Expleo are seeking a highly organised and proactive Supplier Quality Analyst, with the ability to drive delivery of critical work streams for a Software release in automotive Requirement status, Test status, Defects and summarise this to users of Software. This role is supporting our client, a luxury car Manufacturer, based in Warwickshire on click apply for full job details
May 09, 2026
Contractor
Do you have a background as a Supplier Quality Analyst? Expleo are seeking a highly organised and proactive Supplier Quality Analyst, with the ability to drive delivery of critical work streams for a Software release in automotive Requirement status, Test status, Defects and summarise this to users of Software. This role is supporting our client, a luxury car Manufacturer, based in Warwickshire on click apply for full job details
Site Data Analyst Location: Greatham, Teesside Client: Tioxide Lead SAP PM and site data improvement at a major manufacturing site Tioxide is recruiting for a Site Data Analyst to join the Finance team at Greatham. This is a specialist systems and data role where you will act as the Business Process Owner for the site s Enterprise Asset Management and SAP PM system, supporting IT infrastructure for plant maintenance and helping drive continuous improvement across maintenance systems and processes. You will also support the development of key site systems including the Factory Information System, PI Vision and web-based intelligent interfaces. Working with SAP users, site teams, external suppliers and senior stakeholders, you will provide first-line support, technical guidance, coaching and data-led insight to help improve maintenance performance and business decision-making. What you ll be doing You will: Act as Business Process Owner for SAP PM / Enterprise Asset Management and supporting maintenance systems. Lead continuous improvement of site maintenance systems strategy, including SAP PM and related software. Support and coach a user community of around 100 SAP users. Educate and influence manufacturing teams in the use of SAP and web-based intelligent interfaces. Provide technical support, guidance and solutions to resolve SAP and maintenance system issues. Improve use of SAP Planned Maintenance functionality to support maintenance and reliability processes. Ensure common working practices for master data management across plant areas. Plan and prioritise master data maintenance to support statutory, maintenance and CAPEX programmes. Manage SAP role allocation, ensuring users have appropriate access, training and support. Develop automated reports aligned to business goals for site leadership, engineering managers and other stakeholders. Lead liaison with external suppliers to deliver computer-aided engineering solutions. Manage and develop the site s Aveva PI Vision Factory Information System to support safety, quality, cost and production performance. Promote a positive, values-led culture focused on collaboration, improvement and high standards. Candidate requirements We welcome applications from people who have: HNC, or equivalent knowledge, in an engineering discipline such as mechanical, electrical, chemical or a related subject. Experience delivering SAP Plant Maintenance or Enterprise Asset Management solutions. Experience in asset management, maintenance systems, capital project execution or manufacturing systems. Strong knowledge of SAP PM and maintenance performance metrics such as OEE, MTBF and MTTR. Good IT and data skills, including Excel, PI/FIS or similar systems. Experience developing performance reports, tools or automated reporting. The ability to simplify complex issues and turn data into practical insight. Strong written, verbal communication and facilitation skills. Confidence supporting users, coaching others and working with a wide range of stakeholders. A proactive, curious and continuous improvement mindset. We know people gain skills in different ways. You do not need to meet every point above to apply. If this role interests you and you believe you could make a positive contribution, we would welcome your application. Why join Tioxide? Join Tioxide in a role where your SAP PM, systems and data expertise will directly support maintenance performance, reliability, safety and operational decision-making. You will help shape how site teams use systems, data and reporting to improve performance across a major Teesside manufacturing site. Diversity and inclusion Tioxide is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to contribute. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences, including people from groups currently under-represented in manufacturing, data, systems, finance and technical roles. Tioxide and Wolviston Management Services are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.
May 08, 2026
Full time
Site Data Analyst Location: Greatham, Teesside Client: Tioxide Lead SAP PM and site data improvement at a major manufacturing site Tioxide is recruiting for a Site Data Analyst to join the Finance team at Greatham. This is a specialist systems and data role where you will act as the Business Process Owner for the site s Enterprise Asset Management and SAP PM system, supporting IT infrastructure for plant maintenance and helping drive continuous improvement across maintenance systems and processes. You will also support the development of key site systems including the Factory Information System, PI Vision and web-based intelligent interfaces. Working with SAP users, site teams, external suppliers and senior stakeholders, you will provide first-line support, technical guidance, coaching and data-led insight to help improve maintenance performance and business decision-making. What you ll be doing You will: Act as Business Process Owner for SAP PM / Enterprise Asset Management and supporting maintenance systems. Lead continuous improvement of site maintenance systems strategy, including SAP PM and related software. Support and coach a user community of around 100 SAP users. Educate and influence manufacturing teams in the use of SAP and web-based intelligent interfaces. Provide technical support, guidance and solutions to resolve SAP and maintenance system issues. Improve use of SAP Planned Maintenance functionality to support maintenance and reliability processes. Ensure common working practices for master data management across plant areas. Plan and prioritise master data maintenance to support statutory, maintenance and CAPEX programmes. Manage SAP role allocation, ensuring users have appropriate access, training and support. Develop automated reports aligned to business goals for site leadership, engineering managers and other stakeholders. Lead liaison with external suppliers to deliver computer-aided engineering solutions. Manage and develop the site s Aveva PI Vision Factory Information System to support safety, quality, cost and production performance. Promote a positive, values-led culture focused on collaboration, improvement and high standards. Candidate requirements We welcome applications from people who have: HNC, or equivalent knowledge, in an engineering discipline such as mechanical, electrical, chemical or a related subject. Experience delivering SAP Plant Maintenance or Enterprise Asset Management solutions. Experience in asset management, maintenance systems, capital project execution or manufacturing systems. Strong knowledge of SAP PM and maintenance performance metrics such as OEE, MTBF and MTTR. Good IT and data skills, including Excel, PI/FIS or similar systems. Experience developing performance reports, tools or automated reporting. The ability to simplify complex issues and turn data into practical insight. Strong written, verbal communication and facilitation skills. Confidence supporting users, coaching others and working with a wide range of stakeholders. A proactive, curious and continuous improvement mindset. We know people gain skills in different ways. You do not need to meet every point above to apply. If this role interests you and you believe you could make a positive contribution, we would welcome your application. Why join Tioxide? Join Tioxide in a role where your SAP PM, systems and data expertise will directly support maintenance performance, reliability, safety and operational decision-making. You will help shape how site teams use systems, data and reporting to improve performance across a major Teesside manufacturing site. Diversity and inclusion Tioxide is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to contribute. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences, including people from groups currently under-represented in manufacturing, data, systems, finance and technical roles. Tioxide and Wolviston Management Services are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.
Looking for a role where your knowledge of chemistry and technical expertise really matter? Our North Ayrshire-based client is hiring a Lab Analyst to play a key role in product development, ensuring all products meet the highest standard of quality, compliance, and customer expectations. You'll support Product Technologists and Formulation Chemists with the prototype sample preparation and storage stability testing, contributing to the successful development and launch of new products. This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking team and bringing products for well-known brands to life before they reach the shelves. What you will get in your new role Competitive salary (dependent on experience) Pension Holiday Entitlement Staff Discount Professional development opportunities Additional company benefits Responsibilities in your new role as Lab Analyst As the Lab Analyst, you'll report to the Technical Manager/Head of Product Development, playing a key role in ensuring product quality and compliance from concept through to launch. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting product development, reviewing specifications and formulations to ensure alignment with customer briefs, technical standards, and business objectives Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with safety, legal and customer requirements Stay up to date with relevant regulatory changes Work closely with suppliers and factories to coordinate technical information Support product assessments and liaise with production teams to ensure smooth implementation Contribute to quality assurance across product ranges and assist with audits Identify opportunities for continuous improvements Provide technical support to customers, responding to queries and specification requests as needed. Your personality, experience and qualifications We're looking for a proactive, solution-focused individual with experience in a technical or product development role, ideally within manufacturing. You will bring: Essential experience working in a chemical laboratory and with chemical apparatus Broad knowledge of laboratory measuring equipment (e.g., viscometers, pH, % solids) is advantageous Strong understanding of products specifications and technical compliance Hands-on experience working with samples or chemical-based products Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills Clear communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and liaise with a range of stakeholders Degree in Chemistry, Product Development, or a related field (desirable) Experience with retailer standards, BRCGS, SALSA, or specification systems Confident working independently and collaboratively as part of a team Strong commercial awareness Access to own vehicle preferred due to location (not essential) Apply now! Please send us an up-to-date copy of your CV, by clicking the Apply button. This position is only available to applicants who have immediate Right to Work in the UK and you will be required to provide evidence of such upon request. Also required are up-to-date contact details for at least 2 references. Stafffinders are operating as an Employment Agency for permanent positions and as an Employment Business for temporary positions.
May 08, 2026
Full time
Looking for a role where your knowledge of chemistry and technical expertise really matter? Our North Ayrshire-based client is hiring a Lab Analyst to play a key role in product development, ensuring all products meet the highest standard of quality, compliance, and customer expectations. You'll support Product Technologists and Formulation Chemists with the prototype sample preparation and storage stability testing, contributing to the successful development and launch of new products. This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking team and bringing products for well-known brands to life before they reach the shelves. What you will get in your new role Competitive salary (dependent on experience) Pension Holiday Entitlement Staff Discount Professional development opportunities Additional company benefits Responsibilities in your new role as Lab Analyst As the Lab Analyst, you'll report to the Technical Manager/Head of Product Development, playing a key role in ensuring product quality and compliance from concept through to launch. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting product development, reviewing specifications and formulations to ensure alignment with customer briefs, technical standards, and business objectives Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with safety, legal and customer requirements Stay up to date with relevant regulatory changes Work closely with suppliers and factories to coordinate technical information Support product assessments and liaise with production teams to ensure smooth implementation Contribute to quality assurance across product ranges and assist with audits Identify opportunities for continuous improvements Provide technical support to customers, responding to queries and specification requests as needed. Your personality, experience and qualifications We're looking for a proactive, solution-focused individual with experience in a technical or product development role, ideally within manufacturing. You will bring: Essential experience working in a chemical laboratory and with chemical apparatus Broad knowledge of laboratory measuring equipment (e.g., viscometers, pH, % solids) is advantageous Strong understanding of products specifications and technical compliance Hands-on experience working with samples or chemical-based products Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills Clear communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and liaise with a range of stakeholders Degree in Chemistry, Product Development, or a related field (desirable) Experience with retailer standards, BRCGS, SALSA, or specification systems Confident working independently and collaboratively as part of a team Strong commercial awareness Access to own vehicle preferred due to location (not essential) Apply now! Please send us an up-to-date copy of your CV, by clicking the Apply button. This position is only available to applicants who have immediate Right to Work in the UK and you will be required to provide evidence of such upon request. Also required are up-to-date contact details for at least 2 references. Stafffinders are operating as an Employment Agency for permanent positions and as an Employment Business for temporary positions.
Location: Reading (mostly onsite) Duration: 6 month contract Rate: 107ph UMB (Inside IR35) Active SC Required! Role details: Our client, a prominent company in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a skilled Business Architect to join their team on a contract basis. This role is critical for a major digital transformation programme within a new start-up organisation. Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Direction Define and implement the approach for requirements gathering, analysis, and documentation across multiple workstreams. Set up a new Business Analysis Team, including recruitment, setting the standards and working practices, overseeing quality. Lead and mentor a team of Business Analysts with varying levels of experience, fostering growth and capability development. Alongside the Product Owner, set the vision for the digital solution. Assure the output of the BA team or around BAs and assurance of the solution produced by our Managed Service Provider. Stakeholder Management Engage and manage senior stakeholders, including CxOs and Heads of Functions, to ensure alignment and buy-in for requirements and product vision, and to agree priorities. Experience of delivering solutions in ERP Systems (SAP 4/HANA), HR applications and Microsoft tools, including Power Platform. Facilitate workshops and discussions to resolve conflicts and achieve consensus on requirements. Oversee the quality of work from suppliers and ensure that their solutions align with the business requirements. Delivery & Innovation Find creative and pragmatic solutions to deliver requirements when functional teams have limited capacity. Collaborate with suppliers to develop proposals for solutions based on the defined requirements and vision. Work with architects to align requirements to Product choices. Familiarity with digital solutions in the market for business functions including Finance, HR, Programme Management, Legal, IP, and Commercial Supply Chain. Agile Practices Drive requirements definition activities within Agile projects, ensuring clarity and prioritisation of User Stories, Use Cases, and acceptance criteria. Champion best practices in requirements management processes and tools across the wider Programme. Organisational Development Contribute to the evolution of the organisation's processes and BA maturity. Establish standards and frameworks for requirements management and analysis. Job Requirements: Proven experience leading teams of Business Analysts across digital solutions in HR, Finance, and Programme Management functions on digital transformation projects. Experience in setting up a new BA function for digital programmes. Strong track record in requirements definition and management within Agile delivery environments. Expertise in User Stories, Use Cases, and requirements documentation techniques. Exceptional stakeholder management skills, including experience working with CxOs and senior leadership. Ability to work in a start-up or evolving organisation, shaping processes and building capability. Experience collaborating with suppliers to define and deliver requirements. Familiarity with tools such as Azure DevOps or similar for Agile requirements management tools. Personal Attributes: Strategic thinker with strong leadership and influencing skills. Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Excellent communication and facilitation skills. Excellent leadership and directing skills. Able to work with minimal direction to establish and lead a Business Analysis Function in a new organisation. If you are an experienced Business Architect looking for a contract role in an exciting and evolving environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Reading.
May 08, 2026
Contractor
Location: Reading (mostly onsite) Duration: 6 month contract Rate: 107ph UMB (Inside IR35) Active SC Required! Role details: Our client, a prominent company in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a skilled Business Architect to join their team on a contract basis. This role is critical for a major digital transformation programme within a new start-up organisation. Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Direction Define and implement the approach for requirements gathering, analysis, and documentation across multiple workstreams. Set up a new Business Analysis Team, including recruitment, setting the standards and working practices, overseeing quality. Lead and mentor a team of Business Analysts with varying levels of experience, fostering growth and capability development. Alongside the Product Owner, set the vision for the digital solution. Assure the output of the BA team or around BAs and assurance of the solution produced by our Managed Service Provider. Stakeholder Management Engage and manage senior stakeholders, including CxOs and Heads of Functions, to ensure alignment and buy-in for requirements and product vision, and to agree priorities. Experience of delivering solutions in ERP Systems (SAP 4/HANA), HR applications and Microsoft tools, including Power Platform. Facilitate workshops and discussions to resolve conflicts and achieve consensus on requirements. Oversee the quality of work from suppliers and ensure that their solutions align with the business requirements. Delivery & Innovation Find creative and pragmatic solutions to deliver requirements when functional teams have limited capacity. Collaborate with suppliers to develop proposals for solutions based on the defined requirements and vision. Work with architects to align requirements to Product choices. Familiarity with digital solutions in the market for business functions including Finance, HR, Programme Management, Legal, IP, and Commercial Supply Chain. Agile Practices Drive requirements definition activities within Agile projects, ensuring clarity and prioritisation of User Stories, Use Cases, and acceptance criteria. Champion best practices in requirements management processes and tools across the wider Programme. Organisational Development Contribute to the evolution of the organisation's processes and BA maturity. Establish standards and frameworks for requirements management and analysis. Job Requirements: Proven experience leading teams of Business Analysts across digital solutions in HR, Finance, and Programme Management functions on digital transformation projects. Experience in setting up a new BA function for digital programmes. Strong track record in requirements definition and management within Agile delivery environments. Expertise in User Stories, Use Cases, and requirements documentation techniques. Exceptional stakeholder management skills, including experience working with CxOs and senior leadership. Ability to work in a start-up or evolving organisation, shaping processes and building capability. Experience collaborating with suppliers to define and deliver requirements. Familiarity with tools such as Azure DevOps or similar for Agile requirements management tools. Personal Attributes: Strategic thinker with strong leadership and influencing skills. Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Excellent communication and facilitation skills. Excellent leadership and directing skills. Able to work with minimal direction to establish and lead a Business Analysis Function in a new organisation. If you are an experienced Business Architect looking for a contract role in an exciting and evolving environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Reading.
At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net zero future. As one of the world's largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for. The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower emissions technologies. We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society's evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together. What role you will play in our team Join us as a Trading Market Risk Advisor with roles to support Gas desks. Become part of a team responsible for monitoring and managing the risk associated with ExxonMobil's trading activities. You will provide risk analysis for global and regional activities sitting alongside commercial traders and advising daily on Trading PnL, exposures, VAR, mark to market accounting, limit monitoring. Deep expertise in Europe gas: knowledge of TTF/NBP/OEG/THE hubs. What you will do Market Risk Advisory & Strategic Stakeholder Engagement: Proactively deliver high impact market risk insights through daily analysis and reporting of trading positions, exposures, TCM, and risk limit utilization. Apply advanced market and commodity analysis to generate insight and detect anomalies to provide input to trading strategies and risk mitigation. Trade Integrity & Dynamic Exposure Management: Lead the daily oversight of exposure risk by maintaining rigorous position tracking and analysis. Identify and resolve trade booking discrepancies, data integrity issues, and abnormal exposure variations with urgency and precision. Act as a trusted risk partner to traders by providing timely alerts and recommendations, including Trade Money Management (TMM) and hedging options input, that safeguard against operational and financial risk. Assess and mitigate market exposures in OTC commodity swaps and options, integrating scenario analysis, stress testing, and valuation methodologies to support strategic decision making and regulatory compliance. Analytical Excellence & Risk Methodology Leadership: Utilize and continuously refine advance risk analytics such as Value at Risk (VaR), stress testing, and scenario analysis to enhance portfolio transparency and decision making. Attest and recommend liquid and illiquid curve methodology against set principles. Leverage ETRM and analytical tools to deliver accurate, forward looking risk assessments that support trading performance and capital efficiency. End to End Market Risk Process Mastery & Skill Evolution: Demonstrate deep understanding of the full market risk lifecycle-from trade capture and exposure modeling to risk reporting and limit governance-enabling swift and effective issue resolution across systems and stakeholders. Continuously build expertise in evolving market and commodity risk management techniques, including option trading, OTC swaps, and structured products. Stay ahead of industry developments to provide forward looking insights and enhance the strategic value of risk advisory services. Transaction Risk Evaluation: Evaluate complex commodity transactions by calculating Day 1 reserves and other valuation adjustments, ensuring accurate risk representation and alignment with accounting and regulatory standards. Manage both liquid and illiquid Curve Building and Validation supporting sound MTM principles. Provide independent oversight and proactively challenge trading decisions when risk exposures are unreasonable or misaligned with the company's risk appetite. Advanced Risk Strategy & Advisory: Deliver strategic market risk insights to support trading leadership in decision making, while mentoring junior analysts and fostering analytical excellence across the risk organization. Independently assess new business opportunities by reviewing transaction terms, model assumptions, valuation methodologies, and expected results. Review plan for hedging and provide support to develop trading limits. Ensure that the proposed transaction and associated hedges can be properly valued and reported by the risk management system of record. Governance & Risk Infrastructure Enhancement: Strengthen market risk governance by enhancing control frameworks, refining risk reporting processes, and aligning infrastructure with evolving regulatory standards and business objectives. About You To be eligible for this role, you must: Hold a Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics or other quantitative field. Have significant work experience in energy trading, financial or energy risk management. Preferred Skills / Knowledge / Abilities An advanced degree, such as a Master's, MBA, CFA, or Ph.D., degree in Energy or Financial Risk Management is preferred. Attention to detail with a strong process execution focus with a result orientation approach. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of financial instruments. Strong understanding of decision analysis techniques (commercial acumen), statistical modelling and comfort in modelling issues involving risk and uncertainty. Strong understanding of financial analysis and application to energy transacting. The desire to work in a fast paced, diverse and inclusive environment. An ExxonMobil career is one designated to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life. We offer you: Share incentive plan Private healthcare for employees and their families Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law. Nothing herein is intended to override the corporate separateness of local entities. Working relationships discussed herein do not necessarily represent a reporting connection, but may reflect a functional guidance, stewardship, or service relationship. Exxon Mobil Corporation has numerous affiliates, many with names that include ExxonMobil, Exxon, Esso and Mobil. 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May 07, 2026
Full time
At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net zero future. As one of the world's largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for. The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower emissions technologies. We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society's evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together. What role you will play in our team Join us as a Trading Market Risk Advisor with roles to support Gas desks. Become part of a team responsible for monitoring and managing the risk associated with ExxonMobil's trading activities. You will provide risk analysis for global and regional activities sitting alongside commercial traders and advising daily on Trading PnL, exposures, VAR, mark to market accounting, limit monitoring. Deep expertise in Europe gas: knowledge of TTF/NBP/OEG/THE hubs. What you will do Market Risk Advisory & Strategic Stakeholder Engagement: Proactively deliver high impact market risk insights through daily analysis and reporting of trading positions, exposures, TCM, and risk limit utilization. Apply advanced market and commodity analysis to generate insight and detect anomalies to provide input to trading strategies and risk mitigation. Trade Integrity & Dynamic Exposure Management: Lead the daily oversight of exposure risk by maintaining rigorous position tracking and analysis. Identify and resolve trade booking discrepancies, data integrity issues, and abnormal exposure variations with urgency and precision. Act as a trusted risk partner to traders by providing timely alerts and recommendations, including Trade Money Management (TMM) and hedging options input, that safeguard against operational and financial risk. Assess and mitigate market exposures in OTC commodity swaps and options, integrating scenario analysis, stress testing, and valuation methodologies to support strategic decision making and regulatory compliance. Analytical Excellence & Risk Methodology Leadership: Utilize and continuously refine advance risk analytics such as Value at Risk (VaR), stress testing, and scenario analysis to enhance portfolio transparency and decision making. Attest and recommend liquid and illiquid curve methodology against set principles. Leverage ETRM and analytical tools to deliver accurate, forward looking risk assessments that support trading performance and capital efficiency. End to End Market Risk Process Mastery & Skill Evolution: Demonstrate deep understanding of the full market risk lifecycle-from trade capture and exposure modeling to risk reporting and limit governance-enabling swift and effective issue resolution across systems and stakeholders. Continuously build expertise in evolving market and commodity risk management techniques, including option trading, OTC swaps, and structured products. Stay ahead of industry developments to provide forward looking insights and enhance the strategic value of risk advisory services. Transaction Risk Evaluation: Evaluate complex commodity transactions by calculating Day 1 reserves and other valuation adjustments, ensuring accurate risk representation and alignment with accounting and regulatory standards. Manage both liquid and illiquid Curve Building and Validation supporting sound MTM principles. Provide independent oversight and proactively challenge trading decisions when risk exposures are unreasonable or misaligned with the company's risk appetite. Advanced Risk Strategy & Advisory: Deliver strategic market risk insights to support trading leadership in decision making, while mentoring junior analysts and fostering analytical excellence across the risk organization. Independently assess new business opportunities by reviewing transaction terms, model assumptions, valuation methodologies, and expected results. Review plan for hedging and provide support to develop trading limits. Ensure that the proposed transaction and associated hedges can be properly valued and reported by the risk management system of record. Governance & Risk Infrastructure Enhancement: Strengthen market risk governance by enhancing control frameworks, refining risk reporting processes, and aligning infrastructure with evolving regulatory standards and business objectives. About You To be eligible for this role, you must: Hold a Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics or other quantitative field. Have significant work experience in energy trading, financial or energy risk management. Preferred Skills / Knowledge / Abilities An advanced degree, such as a Master's, MBA, CFA, or Ph.D., degree in Energy or Financial Risk Management is preferred. Attention to detail with a strong process execution focus with a result orientation approach. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of financial instruments. Strong understanding of decision analysis techniques (commercial acumen), statistical modelling and comfort in modelling issues involving risk and uncertainty. Strong understanding of financial analysis and application to energy transacting. The desire to work in a fast paced, diverse and inclusive environment. An ExxonMobil career is one designated to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life. We offer you: Share incentive plan Private healthcare for employees and their families Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law. Nothing herein is intended to override the corporate separateness of local entities. Working relationships discussed herein do not necessarily represent a reporting connection, but may reflect a functional guidance, stewardship, or service relationship. Exxon Mobil Corporation has numerous affiliates, many with names that include ExxonMobil, Exxon, Esso and Mobil. 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Test Lead (QAT Senior Analyst) - Police Staff- Band M - Tech - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ As a Test Lead QAT Senior Analyst, you will be involved in providing Quality Assurance support and expertise to Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP), designing and creating bespoke software and integrating external solutions to assist in operations and strategic work. You'll join a new team of Testers and Software engineers, working flexibly from home and with an office available in London and Birmingham. This role requires a flexible working approach and be self motivated to help ensure that the various environments are well architected and documented. The role requires DV STRAP clearance. Key Tasks The post holder will be required to do the following: Work alongside solution suppliers (both third party and in house) to develop Detailed Test Plans (both functional and non functional) and ensuring their implementation Produce required test artefacts (incl. Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Scripts, and Reports) Working with SMEs, Business Analysts and other stakeholders to elicit detailed test requirements and acceptance criteria Logging and tracking defects Creating and executing test cases and manual (procedural) test scripts Creating and executing test automation scripts (where appropriate) Performing exploratory testing Performing data migration testing - utilising ETL tools (where appropriate) Performing regression testing (manual and automated) Support User Acceptance / Business Validation testing (where appropriate) Design and execute test cases using standard testing techniques Highly motivated and determined to contribute to the mission. Engages in continuous learning to become a subject matter expert, particularly in technologies. Identifies and gathers relevant sources and types of information. Applies an analytical and logical mind set to interpret large volumes of information, particularly quantitative. Considers alternative (including innovative and creative) approaches to solving problems. Considers options and makes clear, timely, justifiable decisions independently. Works co operatively with others, developing positive working relationships with customers, colleagues and stakeholders (including senior colleagues). Organises tasks effectively and in line with the organisation's objectives and priorities, prioritising and managing time well. Takes initiative and ownership for resolving problems, has a strong work ethic and manages the demands of the role effectively. Communicates effectively, using plain language and simplifying technical information appropriately to the audience. Excellent written communication skills with particular emphasis on strong scientific report writing skills and documenting code. Ability to prioritise, execute tasks and achieve results against competing project demands Knowledge of one or more of the below: Test Driven Development (TDD) Cryptography and cryptanalysis Secure by Design Coding. Holds ISEB/ISTQB certification (e.g. Advanced Test Analyst or Agile Tester) Experience with functional test automation frameworks Experience with load / performance testing Familiarity of Agile development and collaboration tools (e.g., Confluence) Experience of accessibility testing tools (e.g. Axe, Google Lighthouse) Experience of API testing and tools (e.g. Postman) Experience of software vulnerability detection tools (e.g. OWASP ZAP) Experience of managing third party suppliers Experience of data migration testing
May 07, 2026
Full time
Test Lead (QAT Senior Analyst) - Police Staff- Band M - Tech - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ As a Test Lead QAT Senior Analyst, you will be involved in providing Quality Assurance support and expertise to Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP), designing and creating bespoke software and integrating external solutions to assist in operations and strategic work. You'll join a new team of Testers and Software engineers, working flexibly from home and with an office available in London and Birmingham. This role requires a flexible working approach and be self motivated to help ensure that the various environments are well architected and documented. The role requires DV STRAP clearance. Key Tasks The post holder will be required to do the following: Work alongside solution suppliers (both third party and in house) to develop Detailed Test Plans (both functional and non functional) and ensuring their implementation Produce required test artefacts (incl. Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Scripts, and Reports) Working with SMEs, Business Analysts and other stakeholders to elicit detailed test requirements and acceptance criteria Logging and tracking defects Creating and executing test cases and manual (procedural) test scripts Creating and executing test automation scripts (where appropriate) Performing exploratory testing Performing data migration testing - utilising ETL tools (where appropriate) Performing regression testing (manual and automated) Support User Acceptance / Business Validation testing (where appropriate) Design and execute test cases using standard testing techniques Highly motivated and determined to contribute to the mission. Engages in continuous learning to become a subject matter expert, particularly in technologies. Identifies and gathers relevant sources and types of information. Applies an analytical and logical mind set to interpret large volumes of information, particularly quantitative. Considers alternative (including innovative and creative) approaches to solving problems. Considers options and makes clear, timely, justifiable decisions independently. Works co operatively with others, developing positive working relationships with customers, colleagues and stakeholders (including senior colleagues). Organises tasks effectively and in line with the organisation's objectives and priorities, prioritising and managing time well. Takes initiative and ownership for resolving problems, has a strong work ethic and manages the demands of the role effectively. Communicates effectively, using plain language and simplifying technical information appropriately to the audience. Excellent written communication skills with particular emphasis on strong scientific report writing skills and documenting code. Ability to prioritise, execute tasks and achieve results against competing project demands Knowledge of one or more of the below: Test Driven Development (TDD) Cryptography and cryptanalysis Secure by Design Coding. Holds ISEB/ISTQB certification (e.g. Advanced Test Analyst or Agile Tester) Experience with functional test automation frameworks Experience with load / performance testing Familiarity of Agile development and collaboration tools (e.g., Confluence) Experience of accessibility testing tools (e.g. Axe, Google Lighthouse) Experience of API testing and tools (e.g. Postman) Experience of software vulnerability detection tools (e.g. OWASP ZAP) Experience of managing third party suppliers Experience of data migration testing
IT Operations Manager Bradford + Hybrid Up to 60,000 Your new role To take day-to-day ownership of our IT services and infrastructure, lead the helpdesk team, and play an active role in driving how we use AI and automation to work smarter. Working in conjunction with the IT Director on our broader IT, AI and data strategies. Responsibilities Responsible for the reliable, day-to-day running of IT services across both sites - infrastructure, cloud platforms, applications, telephony and end-user computing - with overall accountability for service health, capacity and major incident escalation. Day-to-day supervision of the IT Helpdesk Analysts, setting clear priorities, quality assurance, day-to-day workload management, appraisals and performance management. Manage the operational health of our Azure-based infrastructure alongside Microsoft 365 platforms, keeping platforms patched, monitored, documented and secure, and contributing to infrastructure projects as they arise Oversee availability and supplier coordination for our core legal systems, including our Practice Management System (Partner for Windows) and Document Management System (NetDocuments). Work with the IT Director to identify and deliver AI and automation opportunities across the firm. Operational ownership of our cyber security and data security provisions including Cyber Essentials Plus, access management, patching, backup and DR. Work with the IT Director, MSP and specialist suppliers to keep the firm secure and compliant. Manage supplier and MSP relationships day-to-day, holding partners to SLAs and feeding into renewal and procurement decisions. Maintain IT policies and procedures current, relevant and auditable, escalating concerns to the IT Director promptly. Experience needed Experience in an IT operations or IT management role, ideally within professional or regulated services and with a commercial mindset. Experience of managing people, capable of flexing and adapting their style in order to get the best from their team members. Working knowledge of Microsoft-centric environments: Azure, Intune, Entra ID and Microsoft 365. Experience with Power Automate and a genuine interest in AI and automation. The ability to present complex technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders Experience managing third-party suppliers and MSP relationships Proven ability to use ITSM tools and good service management practices to support reliable, customer-focused IT services. Understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, including experience with Cyber Essentials or similar. Open and collaborative style of working, fostering trust and reassurance in others. An ambitious and innovative mindset. Experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio or similar agentic AI/automation platforms Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 Copilot and how to drive value from it in a business context Previous experience of using Partner for Windows (P4W) and/or NetDocuments or similar case management systems. An approachable, friendly and open style of working, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues. 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 07, 2026
Full time
IT Operations Manager Bradford + Hybrid Up to 60,000 Your new role To take day-to-day ownership of our IT services and infrastructure, lead the helpdesk team, and play an active role in driving how we use AI and automation to work smarter. Working in conjunction with the IT Director on our broader IT, AI and data strategies. Responsibilities Responsible for the reliable, day-to-day running of IT services across both sites - infrastructure, cloud platforms, applications, telephony and end-user computing - with overall accountability for service health, capacity and major incident escalation. Day-to-day supervision of the IT Helpdesk Analysts, setting clear priorities, quality assurance, day-to-day workload management, appraisals and performance management. Manage the operational health of our Azure-based infrastructure alongside Microsoft 365 platforms, keeping platforms patched, monitored, documented and secure, and contributing to infrastructure projects as they arise Oversee availability and supplier coordination for our core legal systems, including our Practice Management System (Partner for Windows) and Document Management System (NetDocuments). Work with the IT Director to identify and deliver AI and automation opportunities across the firm. Operational ownership of our cyber security and data security provisions including Cyber Essentials Plus, access management, patching, backup and DR. Work with the IT Director, MSP and specialist suppliers to keep the firm secure and compliant. Manage supplier and MSP relationships day-to-day, holding partners to SLAs and feeding into renewal and procurement decisions. Maintain IT policies and procedures current, relevant and auditable, escalating concerns to the IT Director promptly. Experience needed Experience in an IT operations or IT management role, ideally within professional or regulated services and with a commercial mindset. Experience of managing people, capable of flexing and adapting their style in order to get the best from their team members. Working knowledge of Microsoft-centric environments: Azure, Intune, Entra ID and Microsoft 365. Experience with Power Automate and a genuine interest in AI and automation. The ability to present complex technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders Experience managing third-party suppliers and MSP relationships Proven ability to use ITSM tools and good service management practices to support reliable, customer-focused IT services. Understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, including experience with Cyber Essentials or similar. Open and collaborative style of working, fostering trust and reassurance in others. An ambitious and innovative mindset. Experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio or similar agentic AI/automation platforms Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 Copilot and how to drive value from it in a business context Previous experience of using Partner for Windows (P4W) and/or NetDocuments or similar case management systems. An approachable, friendly and open style of working, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues. 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)
Job Title: Asbestos Administrator Location: Grays, Essex Salary/Benefits: 26k - 30k + Training & Benefits We are recruiting for an organised and switched-on Asbestos Administrator, to join a UKAS accredited firm. You will be handling daily diary management for a team of site staff, as well as providing administrative support in order to ensure smooth running of client services. The ideal applicant will hold existing Asbestos industry experience, and must be able to communicate effectively with internal staff as well as clients. You will be joining a leading name within the Asbestos industry, who have a strong presence in the South East of England. For the successful applicant, they are paying competitive salaries and offering great training opportunities. We are seeking someone ideally based around: Grays, Tilbury, Basildon, Billericay, Wickford, South Benfleet, Canvey Island, Southend-on-Sea, Maldon, South Woodham Ferrers, Romford, Hornchurch, Dagenham, Ilford, Barking, Chigwell, Epping, Chelmsford, Ingatestone, Enfield, Cheshunt, Harlow, Gravesend, Erith, Dartford, Bexleyheath. Experience / Qualifications: Experience working as an Administrator within a UKAS accredited Asbestos consultancy It would be advantageous to hold the BOHS P402, or RSPH equivalent Strong literacy and numeracy skills Proficient in using IT software (such as: TEAMS/Tracker/Microsoft Office applications) Good organisational skills Excellent communicator Hardworking attitude The Role: Coordinating appointments and projects for teams of Asbestos Surveyors and Analysts Quality checking of asbestos survey reports and making any required amendments Contacting clients and tenants to arrange access for works Handling and directing incoming enquiries from clients, via telephone and email Updating internal databases with lab results and project details Being a key point of contact for clients Sending important documents onto clients Processing invoices and works orders Providing general support members of management with administrative tasks Prioritising your own workload and ensuring to meet deadlines Alternative job titles: Asbestos Project Coordinator, Asbestos Report Checker, Asbestos Office Administrator, Asbestos Client Liaison Officer, Asbestos Office Manager. Future Select are the leading market supplier for recruitment in the Asbestos industry; we work with the best clients and candidates and supply the majority of permanent jobs in the asbestos market. We have a large dedicated team, with over 25 years combined industry experience within Asbestos recruitment specifically geared to dealing with Asbestos Surveyors/Analysts/Lab Technicians, Administrators, Project/Regional /Technical/Quality/Training/Sales Managers through to Director Level for both Consultancy & Removal. We have intrinsic knowledge of the market place, as well as respecting candidates/clients confidentiality in this close knit market sector. We are also interested in anyone with p401/p402/p403/p404/p404 or s301 CCP. We are inundated with applications, we will endeavour to get back in touch, however if you have applied to Future Select and you have not heard from us after a week, on this occasion, you will not have been successful. Your details will be saved on our system and you will be contacted in the future if a vacancy matches your skills. Future Select Copyright 2026
May 07, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Asbestos Administrator Location: Grays, Essex Salary/Benefits: 26k - 30k + Training & Benefits We are recruiting for an organised and switched-on Asbestos Administrator, to join a UKAS accredited firm. You will be handling daily diary management for a team of site staff, as well as providing administrative support in order to ensure smooth running of client services. The ideal applicant will hold existing Asbestos industry experience, and must be able to communicate effectively with internal staff as well as clients. You will be joining a leading name within the Asbestos industry, who have a strong presence in the South East of England. For the successful applicant, they are paying competitive salaries and offering great training opportunities. We are seeking someone ideally based around: Grays, Tilbury, Basildon, Billericay, Wickford, South Benfleet, Canvey Island, Southend-on-Sea, Maldon, South Woodham Ferrers, Romford, Hornchurch, Dagenham, Ilford, Barking, Chigwell, Epping, Chelmsford, Ingatestone, Enfield, Cheshunt, Harlow, Gravesend, Erith, Dartford, Bexleyheath. Experience / Qualifications: Experience working as an Administrator within a UKAS accredited Asbestos consultancy It would be advantageous to hold the BOHS P402, or RSPH equivalent Strong literacy and numeracy skills Proficient in using IT software (such as: TEAMS/Tracker/Microsoft Office applications) Good organisational skills Excellent communicator Hardworking attitude The Role: Coordinating appointments and projects for teams of Asbestos Surveyors and Analysts Quality checking of asbestos survey reports and making any required amendments Contacting clients and tenants to arrange access for works Handling and directing incoming enquiries from clients, via telephone and email Updating internal databases with lab results and project details Being a key point of contact for clients Sending important documents onto clients Processing invoices and works orders Providing general support members of management with administrative tasks Prioritising your own workload and ensuring to meet deadlines Alternative job titles: Asbestos Project Coordinator, Asbestos Report Checker, Asbestos Office Administrator, Asbestos Client Liaison Officer, Asbestos Office Manager. Future Select are the leading market supplier for recruitment in the Asbestos industry; we work with the best clients and candidates and supply the majority of permanent jobs in the asbestos market. We have a large dedicated team, with over 25 years combined industry experience within Asbestos recruitment specifically geared to dealing with Asbestos Surveyors/Analysts/Lab Technicians, Administrators, Project/Regional /Technical/Quality/Training/Sales Managers through to Director Level for both Consultancy & Removal. We have intrinsic knowledge of the market place, as well as respecting candidates/clients confidentiality in this close knit market sector. We are also interested in anyone with p401/p402/p403/p404/p404 or s301 CCP. We are inundated with applications, we will endeavour to get back in touch, however if you have applied to Future Select and you have not heard from us after a week, on this occasion, you will not have been successful. Your details will be saved on our system and you will be contacted in the future if a vacancy matches your skills. Future Select Copyright 2026
Site Manager page is loaded Site Managerlocations: Edinburgh - Hometime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: RR Site Manager (Open) We're Nadara. We work harmoniously with the power of nature and the communities around us to power lifetimes to come. We call our approach 'living energy'. We don't just produce renewable energy, we live it - recognising our relationship with the people touched by our business and supporting social, educational, cultural, and environmental initiatives that contribute to the development of the communities we work alongside. Discover more about our business here: Nadara is an innovative place to work. We work in a stimulating and challenging environment, where every day we explore the unknown with curiosity, make decisions with quality and take action and deliver with courage. For us diversity is a real value, and we encourage in connecting different perspectives with respect. Discover more about our culture and approach here: Job Description Summary: As a vital member of the Asset Management Team, reporting to the Area Manager for the allocated area, you will oversee the safe and optimal performance of renewable energy assets. The role involves managing contractors to execute planned and corrective maintenance within specified time, quality, and cost parameters across your designated region. As Site Manager, you will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of power plants, ensuring that internal procedures are followed and that suppliers are in line with the best practices within the sector, promoting health and safety at work. Job Description: Key responsibilities and Authorities Manage wind farms in line with budgetary expectations, identifying and communicating variances.• Provide inputs to annual budgets for operating and capital expenditures• Focus on performance improvements to enhance wind farm profitability without compromising safety or quality.Contractor Management:• Maintain high standards in contractor performance and stakeholder engagement• Implement work plans for all sites, emphasizing the efficient generation of each wind turbine.• Foster good relationships with key stakeholders through regular communication.• Conduct frequent contractor audits on site to ensure governance against contract deliverables. Oversee project management to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with minimal impact on site performance.Reporting:• Produce monthly operational reports detailing Asset Management activities and site performance.• Collaborate with Operational Analysts to address turbine performance issues.• Provide inputs for written business cases to support initiatives and for special reports describing technical issues to be used for "sharing knowledge" purposes and improvement of the internal technical specification.On-Call Responsibilities:• Participate in a rotational on-call rota system within the area.• Be available for site attendance outside of regular working hours.• Be available for site remote support when required to implement DSO/TSO and market agent or energy off taker instructions (for instance, to change power settings due to negative prices)HSQE responsibilities and Authorities Ensure the safety of all personnel on site, adhering to regulations and legislation. Uphold effective HSQE standards across the wind farm portfolio under your management. Conduct regular audits and inspections of contractors for QHSE compliance. Document safety incidents promptly, investigate as needed, provide recommendations and ensure the implementation of the agreed improvements. Lead emergency planning with regular exercises to verify its effectiveness. Technical and cross Competences (Optional) Preferred: Experience managing onshore wind farms 2-5 years' experience Knowledge of information documentation, monitoring, and reporting industry best practices. Experience of PV plants is beneficialSkills & Knowledge: Clear and concise written and verbal communication at all levels. WTG analysis of faults and participation with corrective action planning Strong scheduling and planning skills for timely task completion. Previous experience with O&M service companies and HV/LV equipment knowledge. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint. Managerial skills and behaviours (Optional) Strong experience in managing contractors and HSQE topics Problem solving High level of work autonomy Education and Qualifications Educational background in a field of Mechanical, Electrical or Civil construction Min 2-5 years' experience working within the Renewables Industry Project Management skills and experience Travel Requirements (Optional) Travel regularly (daily/weekly) within allocated area with potential European travel for training Location: Edinburgh - Home Time Type: Full time Worker Subtype: Regular
May 07, 2026
Full time
Site Manager page is loaded Site Managerlocations: Edinburgh - Hometime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: RR Site Manager (Open) We're Nadara. We work harmoniously with the power of nature and the communities around us to power lifetimes to come. We call our approach 'living energy'. We don't just produce renewable energy, we live it - recognising our relationship with the people touched by our business and supporting social, educational, cultural, and environmental initiatives that contribute to the development of the communities we work alongside. Discover more about our business here: Nadara is an innovative place to work. We work in a stimulating and challenging environment, where every day we explore the unknown with curiosity, make decisions with quality and take action and deliver with courage. For us diversity is a real value, and we encourage in connecting different perspectives with respect. Discover more about our culture and approach here: Job Description Summary: As a vital member of the Asset Management Team, reporting to the Area Manager for the allocated area, you will oversee the safe and optimal performance of renewable energy assets. The role involves managing contractors to execute planned and corrective maintenance within specified time, quality, and cost parameters across your designated region. As Site Manager, you will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of power plants, ensuring that internal procedures are followed and that suppliers are in line with the best practices within the sector, promoting health and safety at work. Job Description: Key responsibilities and Authorities Manage wind farms in line with budgetary expectations, identifying and communicating variances.• Provide inputs to annual budgets for operating and capital expenditures• Focus on performance improvements to enhance wind farm profitability without compromising safety or quality.Contractor Management:• Maintain high standards in contractor performance and stakeholder engagement• Implement work plans for all sites, emphasizing the efficient generation of each wind turbine.• Foster good relationships with key stakeholders through regular communication.• Conduct frequent contractor audits on site to ensure governance against contract deliverables. Oversee project management to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with minimal impact on site performance.Reporting:• Produce monthly operational reports detailing Asset Management activities and site performance.• Collaborate with Operational Analysts to address turbine performance issues.• Provide inputs for written business cases to support initiatives and for special reports describing technical issues to be used for "sharing knowledge" purposes and improvement of the internal technical specification.On-Call Responsibilities:• Participate in a rotational on-call rota system within the area.• Be available for site attendance outside of regular working hours.• Be available for site remote support when required to implement DSO/TSO and market agent or energy off taker instructions (for instance, to change power settings due to negative prices)HSQE responsibilities and Authorities Ensure the safety of all personnel on site, adhering to regulations and legislation. Uphold effective HSQE standards across the wind farm portfolio under your management. Conduct regular audits and inspections of contractors for QHSE compliance. Document safety incidents promptly, investigate as needed, provide recommendations and ensure the implementation of the agreed improvements. Lead emergency planning with regular exercises to verify its effectiveness. Technical and cross Competences (Optional) Preferred: Experience managing onshore wind farms 2-5 years' experience Knowledge of information documentation, monitoring, and reporting industry best practices. Experience of PV plants is beneficialSkills & Knowledge: Clear and concise written and verbal communication at all levels. WTG analysis of faults and participation with corrective action planning Strong scheduling and planning skills for timely task completion. Previous experience with O&M service companies and HV/LV equipment knowledge. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint. Managerial skills and behaviours (Optional) Strong experience in managing contractors and HSQE topics Problem solving High level of work autonomy Education and Qualifications Educational background in a field of Mechanical, Electrical or Civil construction Min 2-5 years' experience working within the Renewables Industry Project Management skills and experience Travel Requirements (Optional) Travel regularly (daily/weekly) within allocated area with potential European travel for training Location: Edinburgh - Home Time Type: Full time Worker Subtype: Regular
