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Senior VMware Tanzu/VCF Escalation Engineer (part time/Remote) This role is for a senior VMware specialist joining a global remote support team focused on complex enterprise VMware environments, particularly around Tanzu, Kubernetes, NSX and the wider VMware stack. Importantly, this is not traditional ticket support. The work is centred around high-level troubleshooting, platform stabilisation, upgrades, performance issues and complex escalations across mission-critical environments. You'd operate as a senior SME, stepping into difficult technical situations and helping enterprise customers resolve issues across infrastructure, networking and Kubernetes-based platforms. The setup is flexible and operates more like an on-demand SME model than a standard Full time contract. Engineers typically support multiple client environments remotely, focusing on interesting technical problems rather than BAU administration. Key requirements StrongVMware experience across: vSphere, vCenter, vSAN, NSX-T, Aria Hands-on Tanzu/TKG and Kubernetes experience Experience with: upgrades & life cycle management troubleshooting complex multi-component environments NSX overlay networking & load balancing monitoring tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, Log Insight or vROPS Strong customer-facing communication skills Contract details part time/on-demand engagement Fully remote Outside IR35 UK hours preferred Flexible workload depending on demand Some out-of-hours escalation support required Ideal for senior freelance/fractional consultants looking for technically interesting work alongside existing engagements

We are an ambitious team incubated and supported by ImpactEd Group. The role would be employed by TEP Services Limited. Our platform has been built from the ground up by a small, skilled development team over the past three years. We are appointing a Senior Rails Engineer at a pivotal moment, joining as a senior individual contributor with strong influence on product planning and the roadmap, owning two products in the TEP ecosystem, and acting as the senior technical reference point for the wider development team. You will work closely with our fractional CTO and the TEP Director to translate strategic priorities into well-built software, helping us actively embed AI-assisted development practices that we believe will significantly change how our team works over the next two years. Supporting our early- to mid-career developers in their work comes alongside the technical role. We are a small, mission-driven team and this is a high-trust, high-ownership role. The right person will care about the quality of what they build, be genuinely curious about the problems schools and trusts are trying to solve, and be excited about using AI tooling not as a shortcut but as a genuine accelerant for good work. What you ll inherit A proven, established codebase. Three years of well-considered Ruby on Rails development serving 600+ schools across the UK, Australia and the UAE, with active users, real data, and a roadmap shaped by partner feedback. A small, capable, agile team alongside you. Early-mid career developers learning from your day-to-day practice, with a culture of peer review, pair programming and honest feedback already in place. A fractional CTO and an engaged Director. Architectural sounding board on one side, a Director who understands the platform and the partner base on the other. You will not be navigating priorities alone. A clear AI-first direction. AI assisted development tools are in use and central to how we expect the team to work going forward. You will help shape that practice. Real product ambition. A roadmap that includes deeper data pipelines, international growth, and the underlying infrastructure to support a national-scale evidence base. A base in Leeds. A vibrant, accessible city-centre office at Platform, New Station Street, two minutes from Leeds station, in the heart of the northern tech hub. Remote-first or office-based at your preference. Role responsibilities This is an individual contributor role, owning two products in the TEP ecosystem with strong influence on product planning and the roadmap, working closely with the TEP Director and our fractional CTO. You will write production code day to day, own architectural decisions across your scope alongside the fractional CTO, and act as the senior technical reference point for the development team. Platform development You will: Write well-tested, high-quality code using Ruby on Rails and front-end technologies, delivering features, fixing bugs and addressing technical debt. Work within our Trello and GitHub workflow and agile ways of working, reviewing code, maintaining pull request quality and upholding a strong peer review culture. Take ownership of architectural decisions on the platform, working with the fractional CTO to ensure they are sound, well-reasoned and documented. Balance delivery pace with code quality. We want to move fast without accumulating debt. Contribute to the ongoing improvement of our development processes, tooling and ways of working as the team and platform grow. Lead on security and platform performance workstreams. Use AI-assisted development tools (Claude Code and similar) as a genuine part of your daily working practice, not as an occasional aid. Product planning You will Collaborate with the Director and fractional CTO on roadmap prioritisation, balancing new features, fixes, security and technical debt with a clear view of capacity and complexity. Translate product priorities into well-scoped, well-estimated technical work, developing cards, running planning sessions and ensuring the team has clarity on what they are building and why. Engage in sprint planning and retrospectives, contributing to how we continuously improve our delivery cadence. Bring your own perspective on where AI tooling adds value and where it introduces risk. We want someone who uses these tools critically and thoughtfully. Contribute to how we think about AI in product development more broadly. This is an area we are actively investing in and your input will shape our approach. Provide the Director with clear, honest technical input on decisions that have a product or strategic dimension. Problem solving You will: Respond to bug reports, both automated exceptions and human reports, working with the team to diagnose and resolve issues quickly. Maintain and improve platform reliability, security, monitoring and incident response processes. Team development and mentoring You will: Provide day-to-day technical support for the development team, the senior technical reference point for our developers. Contribute to strategy and working culture as part of a small, growing organisation. We value people who engage beyond their immediate technical brief. Mentor and support the team s growth through pair programming, code review, structured knowledge sharing and honest feedback. Help model and embed AI-first working practices across the team, supporting the developers in building real fluency. Work with the TEP Director and fractional CTO on team development and ways of working. About you We are open to a range of backgrounds. The right person will bring strong technical depth, creative problem solving and real enthusiasm for the way emergent technologies and AI are changing how development work gets done. You do not need to have worked in education or edtech before, but you should care about the mission. What you ll need We imagine that most strong applicants will have 7+ years of relevant commercial Ruby experience, with strong Rails experience in production environments. We are more interested in your skills than where they came from. A strong instinct for code quality. You care about maintainability, test coverage and what the codebase looks like in two years, not just whether it ships today. Genuine, practical experience with AI-assisted development tools. You use these comfortably and can speak with real authority about when and how they work. Comfort working in an evolving, established codebase. You are at ease with inherited code and incremental improvement. Familiarity with data pipelines, analytics infrastructure or big data. Translating product priorities into well-scoped technical work. You are comfortable bridging product and engineering. Strong communication skills. You can explain complex technical decisions clearly to a non-technical Director and work effectively with a fractional CTO. What will set you apart Experience working in Python. Experience significantly contributing to a small development team, not just individual delivery, but helping others do their best work. An interest in education, social enterprise or the tech for good context.

An established and growing multi-entity business is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead its day-to-day finance operations. This is a senior and highly visible role, working closely with the senior leadership team and board to ensure robust financial reporting, strong financial controls and clear commercial insight across the organisation. The successful candidate will be a hands-on, technically strong accountant who enjoys operating in a fast-paced environment and partnering with operational leaders across the business. Financial Reporting & Management Accounts Prepare accurate monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow Deliver weekly financial performance summaries for senior leadership Produce monthly variance analysis against budget with clear commentary Develop and maintain divisional financial reporting, ensuring clear performance visibility across business units Accounts Receivable & Debt Management Oversee the sales ledger and credit control function Monitor aged debtor reporting and cash collection performance Work with operational teams to resolve billing queries and improve collections Accounts Payable & Payroll Oversight Manage purchase ledger processes and supplier payments Oversee payroll processes across multiple worker types Ensure compliance with relevant payroll and pay regulations Budgeting, Forecasting & Commercial Support Coordinate the annual budgeting process Produce and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts Provide financial modelling and commercial analysis to support decision-making Support financial due diligence and strategic projects when required Controls, Compliance & Audit Maintain a strong internal control environment Support the preparation of year-end statutory accounts Manage VAT submissions and liaise with external advisers on tax matters Ensure compliance with relevant financial and employment regulations Systems & Process Improvement Manage and develop accounting systems and reporting tools Identify and implement process improvements Maintain accurate and audit-ready financial records Leadership Line manage and develop members of the finance team Act as the primary finance contact for operational managers and senior leadership Support board reporting and strategic financial initiatives About You Essential Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Experience producing management accounts within a multi-entity or group environment Minimum of 5 years senior finance experience in construction, infrastructure, labour supply of related sectors. Strong technical accounting knowledge including UK GAAP Experience managing cash flow, credit control and high-volume transactions Hands-on approach with strong organisational skills Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non-finance stakeholders Desirable Experience working in fast-paced or operationally complex environments Experience using systems such as Sage, Xero or similar Exposure to group consolidations and intercompany accounting Experience working alongside senior finance leadership or a fractional FD model What's on Offer A senior finance leadership role with real influence across the business Direct exposure to senior leadership and board-level reporting Opportunity to shape and improve finance processes and reporting A fast-moving environment where your impact will be visible Think Accountancy and Finance is the finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independent recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance Admin, Part Qualified Finance, Credit Control and Bookkeepers.

Fractional Finance Director (Part-Time) 2-3 days per week Primarily on-site in CrawleyDay Rate: £1,000 - £1,500 (depending on experience) About the Business The business specialises in premium, bespoke internal door systems for high-end residential and commercial projects. Working with architects, contractors and interior designers, it combines design-led thinking with technical expertise to deliver tailored solutions-from concealed and sliding doors to steel and pivot systems. It takes a consultative, high-quality approach, offering detailed technical support at every stage and delivering a premium experience for its clients. As a growing and evolving organisation, the business is entering a new phase of organisational development and is looking to strengthen its financial leadership. The Opportunity The business is seeking an experienced Fractional Finance Director to support on a 2-3 days per week basis. This role is critical as the business continues to grow and evolve. You will provide strategic financial oversight, strengthen internal processes, and ensure the finance function is robust, scalable, and aligned to the company's ambitions. Given the nature of the business, this role would particularly suit an FD with experience in a project-based environment, ideally within construction, manufacturing, or a similar sector, where an understanding of project accounting, job costing, and margin control is essential. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic financial leadership to the Board and senior leadership team Oversee financial planning/modelling, forecasting, and budgeting processes particularly as this business is project based taking products to market and margins Improve and embed financial controls, governance, and reporting accuracy Review and enhance finance systems, processes, and efficiencies Support organisational change and growth initiatives, ensuring financial discipline Develop and mentor the finance team, ensuring appropriate structure, capability, and resourcing Deliver insightful MI and KPI reporting, particularly around project performance and profitability Manage cashflow, working capital, and risk effectively Strong knowledge of commercial contracts, taking the lead in negotiations where appropriate Partner with stakeholders across the business to drive commercial performance and project outcomes, reporting on all cost centres tracking Requirements Proven experience as a Finance Director or CFO, ideally in an SME or scaling business Strong experience in a project-based business, with a clear understanding of project accounting and financial control Background in construction, manufacturing, or a related environment would be highly advantageous Experience in fractional, part-time, or advisory FD roles preferred Demonstrable track record in process improvement and financial transformation Commercially astute, with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders Experience supporting growing or changing organisations Team player with ability to be agile in a small business with high energy Hands-on approach, comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Benefits Be part of an ambitious, design-led business with strong market positioning Play a key role in shaping the next phase of growth and organisational development Work with a collaborative and forward-thinking team Flexible, fractional engagement with genuine impact Competitive day rate of £1,000 - £1,500, reflecting the importance of the role 2-3 days per week (flexible) Fractional / consultancy basis Primarily on-site in Crawley, with limited flexibility for remote working where appropriate

Sewell Wallis is supporting our long term clients with the hire of a Fractional FD! You'll be joining an award-winning accountancy and advisory practice based in the heart of Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Working with a range of clients to drive sustainable growth through tailored insights and collaboration. This role offers flexibility and a fantastic opportunity to grow and develop your portfolio and team. Your remuneration will depend on your current portfolio and will include an attractive commission scheme based on your reoccurring annual revenue. A fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and growing practice in a role you can really develop and make your own! What will you be doing? You will be supporting a range of clients by delivering outstanding financial leadership that supports businesses to scale, become audit-ready, manage cash flow, and prepare for fundraising or transactions Act as a strategic finance partner to client leadership teams, focusing on growth, profitability, efficiency, and long-term planning Oversee automated financial systems, monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and compliance Lead and develop a team of accountants who deliver accounting and business advisory services What skills are we looking for? Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) Experience at senior/director level in finance Adept with Xero, QuickBooks, Sage and Microsoft packages Confident and clear communicator, who can build relations and influence stakeholders Currently or previously having worked in a fractional FD/portfolio role in practice or independently. What's on offer? A competitive salary depending on your current portfolio and experience Commission structure based on annual reoccurring revenue Flexible working and hybrid opportunities Autonomy and career development Modern offices and great facilities on site and nearby Send us your CV below, or contact Inci Evcil for more information. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

I am currently working with an exciting start-up in the healthcare space who are actively seeking a part-time technical consultant to assist in stabilising and strengthening a brand-new business-critical platform. What you'll need to succeed Strong AWS Background across compute, storage, networking, security basics, and IAM. Good experience with Terraform in production. Strong experience owning technical continuity. Experience mapping user and data flows, systems, and dependencies. Strong experience working with offshore development teams, with good NodeJS and Javascript experience. Good CI/CD experience using GitHub actions. What you'll get in return Initial 2-3 month contract with extensions. Up to 550pd outside IR35. Primarily remote working. 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. 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)

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions, leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management, are recruiting an Operations Manager to join the team located in London. Job Purpose: Providing leadership, support, and guidance to an agreed portfolio of CBRE GWS EA Accounts within the UK to ensure these accounts can operate as successfully & efficiently as possible; that enterprise growth opportunities are maximized; and that EA operations are compliant with statutory and company policies. The role will also support all UK Enterprise new business account transitions and support thereafter post go-live. The role will report to the Enterprise Operations Director UK. Key Responsibilities: Support opportunities for the strategic development of contracts to deliver increased turnover and profitability. Promote additional services, projects and contracts for renewal. Assist with business policies and processes to be effectively communicated and implemented within contracts. Promote healthy and safe working conditions across both CBRE and subcontractor's activities. Strategically advise for optimum staffing structures to operate across contracts, balancing cost reduction with the delivery of service excellence. Support contracts with tools to ensure staffed by fully competent teams ensuring post holders are fully competent, and that effective succession planning arrangements are in place. Working with other operational managers to ensure the collaborative development of the business, effective teamworking, and support to colleagues. Support with financial plans for revenue and profit delivery, reduction of WIP, debt, cost reduction and contract growth, and ensure that these are met and exceeded. Ensuring a customer focus within all areas of operational activities, and that effective relationships are maintained with key client contacts. Promoting and maintaining the core values of CBRE. Provision of leadership and guidance, advice, coaching and direct support, where required to deliver best practice selection, training, assessment and recognition/reward. Supporting effective business communication through advice, review, leadership and direct contribution to management and team meetings, briefings, consultation forums, correspondence, publicity, monthly and ad-hoc reporting and other publications, as appropriate. Supporting the sales process through solutions development, participation in presentations and consultation meetings, hosting visits, and support to mobilisation as required on new contracts. Ensure the provision of a learning environment, and appropriate training and development planning. Ensure basic training needs are delivered, employees are fully competent to undertake their roles, and are able to reach their full future potential. Elevate and enhance individual and team knowledge and understanding of our industry, CBRE and GWS including benefits and advantages Accountabilities: Operational guidance & support to ensure account operations in country are compliant with local law and statutory requirements (in conjunction with support functions as required -e.g. QHSE, People, Finance) Local oversight and operational support for in-country account leads Management of any fractional resource dedicated to an account Local country representation, local point of contact for client escalation, occasional client meetings, dispute resolution Identifying and recommending margin improvement opportunities, including O1 reviews, supply chain opportunities (in conjunction with sourcing team), projects / extra works etc Support on key personnel matters (recruitment, selection, on-boarding etc.) in conjunction with people team Provision of support on transitions to ensure operations in-country are mobilised effectively for new accounts (as needed) Support on new business opportunities for the Enterprise business including: Local country representation / potential client engagement - if required Input into and sense checking of local operational solutioning and pricing (in conjunction with the local sales team where available) Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Proven track record within the facilities management industry Managerial experience at Contract/Account Manager or above within technical and or hard services The development and review of teams and the application of effective people management practice Excellent motivational and influencing skills, with high levels of personal integrity Incumbents must be self-starters, confident and composed Organised, able to prioritise and deliver within high pressure, business critical environments Ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical delivery for client satisfaction Excellent understanding of health & safety legislation Being able to influence on business & people decisions through the ability to build and maintain relations across the country, and the EA organization Excellent interpersonal skills for effective management of people at all levels of the organisation Strong financial skills Ability to manage conflict and crisis situations effectively Why CBRE When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants. Applicant AI Use Disclosure We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.