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Cyber Security Consultant (Cyber Incident Response Manager) - Inside IR35 - Remote with occasional travel to London or Gloucester - 3 Months initial contract with potential to extend. We're supporting a major, ZERO CARBON energy organisation at the forefront of building a secure and resilient energy future in the appointment of a Cyber Incident Response Manager. This is a high-impact role focused on evolving and optimising an already established cyber incident management capability. You'll take ownership of the strategy, maturity, and continuous improvement of the organisation's incident response and crisis management function-ensuring it is robust, scalable, and aligned to the threat landscape facing critical national infrastructure. This is not a purely operational role. It's about transformation, governance, and embedding best-in-class incident management practices across a complex enterprise environment. The Role - Sitting within the Enterprise IT function, you will lead the development and execution of the organisation's Cyber Incident Management strategy, ensuring readiness across the full incident lifecycle-from preparation and detection through to response, recovery, and lessons learned. You'll work across technical and non-technical teams, engaging senior stakeholders and external partners to ensure the organisation is fully prepared to respond to incidents ranging from routine events through to major crises impacting business continuity. Key Responsibilities- Strategy, Transformation & Governance - Define and deliver a multi-tier Cyber Incident Management strategy, aligned to enterprise risk and integrated with wider incident and crisis frameworks Drive the maturity and optimisation of the existing incident management function, identifying gaps and implementing improvements Own and maintain the Incident Management standards, policies, and processes within the ISMS, ensuring alignment with best practice and regulatory expectations Establish metrics, KPIs, and reporting to measure capability effectiveness and drive continuous improvement Manage budgets and resource planning to support capability development and ongoing optimisation Preparedness & Exercising - Ensure comprehensive incident response and crisis management plans are in place across all levels of the organisation Design and deliver a structured exercising programme (tabletop, simulation, red team scenarios) aligned to real-world threats in the energy sector Embed a culture of continuous learning, ensuring lessons learned are captured and translated into measurable improvements Crisis Management & Stakeholder Engagement - Develop executive-level communication strategies, including briefing packs and reporting frameworks for major incidents Act as a key point of coordination during high-severity incidents and crisis scenarios Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners Influence and engage senior leadership to ensure organisation-wide alignment and readiness What Good Looks Like - Proven experience in cyber incident response, crisis management, or incident management leadership roles Demonstrated success in transforming or maturing an incident management capability within a complex organisation Strong understanding of the incident management lifecycle, including preparation, detection, response, and post-incident improvement Experience operating within regulated or critical infrastructure environments (energy, utilities, government, etc.) is highly desirable Ability to translate complex technical incidents into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across technical and business teams Familiarity with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, or similar Why Apply? Opportunity to shape and evolve cyber resilience within a critical national infrastructure environment High-visibility role with direct impact on enterprise-wide risk and operational continuity Strong focus on strategy, transformation, and continuous improvement, not just BAU operations Collaborative environment with access to senior leadership and key decision-makers

Your new company My client has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Design Manager to join a long-term AMP8 water programme, supporting the delivery of a portfolio of clean water and wastewater capital schemes for a major regulated water utility in the South of England (client name kept confidential).You'll be part of a business that puts people at the heart of delivery, with a strong wellbeing focus and a culture built on being collaborative, Trusted and Focused. Your new role This is a senior leadership position where you will lead and manage engineering design delivery across assigned projects, acting as the focal point for design-related matters and ensuring seamless collaboration between teams, design consultants, delivery partners and key stakeholders.You will shape the full engineering lifecycle-from project definition and outline design through detailed design, construction, commissioning and handover-driving technical excellence, assurance, innovation and "right-first-time" design quality. Key responsibilities Design leadership & assurance Lead and manage engineering design delivery for assigned projects. Spearhead and optimise engineering assurance for designs prepared by partners (outline design) and delivery partners (tender and construction design). Develop and oversee engineering project plans covering scope, schedule, cost, risk and resources. Implement design quality procedures to embed a right-first-time approach and robust document control. Drive innovation and engineering excellence through partner forums and supply chain engagement. Pre-construction & stage submissions (framework delivery model) Provide strong leadership input through stage 1 (ECI / feasibility / outline design) and into early stage 2 (detailed design / construction), ensuring deliverables are on time and to the right quality. Support collaborative development workshops and design sessions, embedding structured pre-construction routines and integrated working across disciplines. Contribute to stage 2 submission readiness, including programme, risk allocation and design development required for agreement. Project delivery & outcomes Provide expert engineering support from definition through to construction, commissioning and handover of capital schemes. Work collaboratively with project management, construction, commercial and operational teams to deliver outcomes efficiently and to key milestones. Identify opportunities for value engineering and improved affordability, while maintaining quality and compliance. Promote sustainable design-supporting carbon reduction and natural capital enhancement where applicable. Health, safety & design risk Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, managing design-related health and safety risks throughout the design process. What you'll need to succeed To be considered, you will ideally have: Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent) with a degree-level qualification in an engineering discipline. Significant, proven engineering design, construction and management experience, ideally within water and wastewater treatment environments. A strong track record leading multi-disciplinary technical/engineering teams and driving performance against demanding targets. Experience driving innovation and optimisation of plant/process solutions, with strong quality management and document control discipline. Excellent stakeholder management skills, able to communicate complex technical information clearly to a broad audience. Strong understanding of regulated delivery environments and collaborative ways of working across design and delivery interfaces. What you'll get in return The chance to play a key leadership role on a secure, long-term water framework delivering meaningful environmental and resilience outcomes. Hybrid working (3 days per week in Brighton). What you need to do nowIf you're an experienced Senior Design Manager looking for a pivotal role on a major AMP8 programme, apply now or contact me for a confidential discussion. 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)

Senior Consultant - Operational Resilience 2-3 days per week in London Initial 6-month Contract Long-term Engagement 500 - 650 Inside IR35 We are working with a Global IT Services Provider seeking an experience Senior Consultant to support a strengthen operational resilience capabilities within a large enterprise environment. Key Responsibilities Support the delivery of Operational Resilience initiatives across a large banking environment Work with stakeholders to define and embed resilience requirements across services and business processes Contribute to impact tolerances, mapping, and resilience testing activities Support governance, reporting, and programme tracking across multiple workstreams Identify gaps in resilience capability and help define remediation or improvement actions Collaborate with technology, risk, and operations teams to ensure consistent execution of resilience objectives Key Requirements Proven experience working on Operational Resilience initiatives within financial services Ability to define and drive operational resilience frameworks, translating regulatory requirements into clear delivery strategies and actionable plans. Ability to take ownership of resilience programmes, driving delivery and outcomes end-to-end ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

An opportunity for an experienced Interim Cyber Security Manager to join a complex, multi-entity organisation undergoing significant transformation on an initial fractional basis, working 2 days per week. Will suit a hands-on cyber security leader who can operate at a strategic and operational level, driving security maturity while managing day-to-day risk, cyber resilience, governance, and ensuring effective security operations across the business. Client Details Michael Page are partnered once more with one of our key clients, a growing, multi-entity organisation operating in a complex technology landscape, currently investing heavily in its cyber security and risk capabilities. An environment undergoing transformation and modernisation, with a strong focus on improving governance, resilience, and operational maturity. A business that values pragmatic, outcome-driven security leadership, where contractors are empowered to deliver tangible improvements and influence at a senior level. Description As the Interim Cyber Security Manager, you will take ownership of the organisation's cyber security strategy, governance, and operational oversight. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and an outsourced Security Operations Centre (SOC) to strengthen security posture, improve resilience, and embed best practices across the business. Having a strategic input, you will define and deliver a pragmatic cyber security strategy aligned to business priorities, whilst establishing and maintaining security policies, standards, and governance frameworks. You will oversee security operations, including incident detection, response, and continuous improvement, and manage key third-party security service providers, ensuring performance and accountability. Risk management activities will be key, including assessments, mitigation planning, and reporting, whilst also providing clear security reporting and insights to senior stakeholders. You will ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and industry standards (e.g. ISO 27001, GDPR, NIS2 or equivalent), and support secure delivery of technology projects by embedding security-by-design principles. In addition, you will drive security awareness initiatives to reduce human-related risk, and oversee third-party and supplier security risk, including due diligence and ongoing assurance. The role will work on a fractional basis, 2 days per week. You will be based at the client head office in Birmingham for those days. Profile As the successful candidate for the Interim Cyber Security Manager position, you will have the following experience: Proven interim experience in a Cyber Security Manager / Lead / Security Consultant role. Strong understanding of security operations, threat detection, and incident response practices. Experience working with SIEM, EDR, and monitoring technologies in enterprise environments. Demonstrable knowledge of security frameworks, controls, and governance models. Experience managing third-party vendors or managed security services. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent highly desirable. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Ability to prioritise and deliver in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Job Offer Day Rate: 700 per day IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Location: Birmingham, West Midlands Duration: 4 month initial contract with strong likelihood of extension Part-Time: Fractional role, working 2 days per week This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Interim Cyber Security Manager looking to make a significant impact within the professional services industry. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply today.

Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with a prominent UK-based domestic abuse charity to recruit an Interim Director of Operations. This is a pivotal leadership appointment at a time of organisational growth and transformation, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a respected national charity tackling domestic abuse and violence against women and girls. The successful candidate will join the Executive Leadership Team and provide strategic oversight across operations and finance. This role requires an experienced and values-led leader who can bring stability, strengthen systems and processes, and support the organisation through a period of change. Interim Director of Operations Salary: 64,011 per annum (pro rata) Contract: Interim contract for up to 6 months Location: Home-based with regular travel to London (twice a month) Working Pattern: Part-time (3 days a week) A London weighting allowance is available for London-based employees, alongside an employer pension contribution. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced operational leader with a strong understanding of the charity sector and a passion for driving organisational excellence within a mission-driven environment. Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership across operations, finance and organisational infrastructure Lead and support operational teams through a period of growth and change Oversee organisational risk management, compliance and governance processes Review and improve internal systems, policies and operational workflows Ensure effective financial oversight, including budgeting, forecasting and audit management Act as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, contributing to organisational strategy and decision-making Oversee contracts, procurement, GDPR compliance and organisational reporting Build strong working relationships with trustees, stakeholders and external partners Person Specification We are keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate: Significant senior leadership experience within operations and financial management Strong experience working within the voluntary, charity or not-for-profit sector Proven ability to lead teams and manage organisational change effectively Excellent problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills Strong understanding of governance, compliance, risk and financial controls Ability to operate confidently in a complex and fast-paced environment Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice Understanding of the challenges surrounding domestic abuse and survivor-centred services This role would suit a calm, collaborative and highly capable senior leader who thrives on bringing structure, resilience and strategic oversight to purpose-led organisations. To apply, please contact Merrifield Consultants for further information or submit your CV today as CV's will be submitted to the client by Friday 29th May. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with a prominent UK-based domestic abuse charity to recruit an Interim Director of HR & Operations. This is a pivotal leadership appointment at a time of organisational growth and transformation, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a respected national charity tackling domestic abuse and violence against women and girls. The successful candidate will join the Executive Leadership Team and provide strategic oversight across HR, operations and finance. This role requires an experienced and values-led leader who can bring stability, strengthen systems and processes, and support the organisation through a period of change. Interim Director of HR & Operations Salary: 64,011 per annum (pro rata) Contract: Interim contract for up to 6 months Location: Home-based with regular travel to London (twice a month) Working Pattern: Full-time, overseeing Finance, Operations and HR A London weighting allowance is available for London-based employees, alongside an employer pension contribution. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR and operational leader with a strong understanding of the charity sector and a passion for driving organisational excellence within a mission-driven environment. Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership across HR, operations, finance and organisational infrastructure Lead and support operational teams through a period of growth and change Oversee organisational risk management, compliance and governance processes Review and improve internal systems, policies and operational workflows Ensure effective financial oversight, including budgeting, forecasting and audit management Act as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, contributing to organisational strategy and decision-making Oversee contracts, procurement, GDPR compliance and organisational reporting Build strong working relationships with trustees, stakeholders and external partners Lead on HR strategy, employee relations and people management oversight Person Specification We are keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate: Significant senior leadership experience within HR, operations and financial management Strong experience working within the voluntary, charity or not-for-profit sector Proven ability to lead teams and manage organisational change effectively Excellent problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills Strong understanding of governance, compliance, risk and financial controls Ability to operate confidently in a complex and fast-paced environment Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice Understanding of the challenges surrounding domestic abuse and survivor-centred services Extensive senior HR leadership experience and a relevant HR qualification are essential. This role would suit a calm, collaborative and highly capable senior leader who thrives on bringing structure, resilience and strategic oversight to purpose-led organisations. To apply, please contact Merrifield Consultants for further information or submit your CV today as CV's will be submitted to the client by Friday 29th May. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

SRE Managing Consultant Cloud Operating Model & Reliability Transformation Security Clearance: SC eligible (UK residency required) Shape the Future of Cloud Reliability Are you passionate about building resilient, scalable cloud platforms that truly support the business? Do you thrive at the intersection of engineering excellence, operating models, and senior stakeholder advisory? We're looking for a Managing Consultant in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) to help organisations shift from reactive operations to measurable, product-aligned reliability - embedding SRE as a core engineering discipline across cloud and hybrid environments. You'll work with senior leaders, engineering teams, and platform organisations to design operating models that deliver availability, reliability, scalability, and operational excellence at scale. What You'll Be Doing As part of a growing Cloud Advisory capability, you'll lead and shape client engagements focused on reliability, resilience, and modern cloud operations. Key responsibilities include: Define and embed SRE engagement models aligned to modern engineering and traditional ITSM/ITIL practices Establish SLIs, SLOs, and Error Budgets Shape observability strategies using metrics, logs, and traces Design incident response models and post-incident learning loops Reduce toil through automation and engineering excellence Deliver SRE capability assessments and roadmaps Act as a trusted senior advisor to stakeholders What We're Looking For Extensive experience in SRE, cloud operations, or DevOps Proven consulting or advisory background Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP Strong observability and incident management expertise Ability to obtain UK SC clearance Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.

Head of Procurement (Global) Location : Fareham, Hamshire, UK, with travel to North America, Europe and Southeast Asia Salary: Up to 100k (negotiable) with Profit related bonus Description Our client is an innovative, industry-leading manufacturer serving the construction, industrial, and rail sectors is seeking a Head of Procurement to join their growing team and align with their 5 year growth strategy. This is a newly created role offering the chance to work with cutting-edge products in a purpose-led business that values integrity, passion, excellence and respect. You will be primarily based in their offices in Fareham , however, the role does require global travel. Reporting to theCOO, The Head of Procurement will build and lead a strategic, globally aligned procurement function to support their growth ambitions. This role will transform procurement into a core strategic capability, enabling the business to scale to 70m+ supply chain capacity with strong cost control, supplier resilience and operational reliability. The successful candidate will develop a data-led, commercially driven procurement model, aligned to product strategy and global expansion across the UK, Europe and North America. As the business enters a significant growth phase, there is a need to build on the current procurement foundations to support future scale and complexity Key Responsibilities Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Partnerships Develop and deliver a global sourcing strategy aligned to growth Build long-term, strategic supplier relationships Implement dual sourcing across key product categories Partner with R&D to optimise product cost, design and scalability Commercial, Contracts and Cost Optimisation Lead commercial negotiations to deliver cost and margin improvements Own supplier contracts, terms and conditions and commercial frameworks Protect IP, tooling and manufacturing rights Drive a commercial procurement culture focused on value Supply Chain Capacity and Planning Develop a supply chain model capable of supporting 70m+ output Ensure supplier capacity aligns with business growth Balance cost, capacity and risk across regions Inventory and Logistics Strategy Own global inventory strategy (stock days, availability vs working capital) Oversee inbound logistics and freight Improve visibility of stock, supply flow and lead times Data, Systems and AI Build a data-led procurement function Own the procurement side of ERP/MRP (e.g. NetSuite) Develop reporting across cost, supplier performance and stock Embed data and AI tools to improve decision-making Risk, ESG and Compliance Manage supply chain risk and resilience Reduce dependency on single suppliers or regions Ensure procurement aligns with ESG and compliance standards Team Leadership and Cross-Functional Alignment Lead and develop the procurement team Build a high-performance, commercially focused culture Work closely with R&D, Finance, Sales and Operations to ensure alignment Indirect Procurement (Phased) Introduce structure and control across non-product spend (e.g. energy, fleet, insurance) Identify opportunities to improve commercial outcomes Implement a phased approach alongside core priorities Requirements Senior procurement or strategic sourcing leadership experience Track record of delivering cost savings and supplier performance improvement Experience operating across international supply chains Background in manufacturing or product based environments Strong commercial negotiator Strategic thinker with the ability to build scalable supply models Data-driven, with interest or experience in AI-enabled decision making Able to operate at both strategic and hands on levels Proactive, solution-oriented and commercially driven Challenges constructively and raises standards Collaborative, with strong stakeholder management skills Comfortable operating in a growing, evolving business Benefits Salary- Up to 100,00 (Negotiable) Profit related bonus Other benefits are negotiable

Job Advert Head of Clinical Services - 12 month maternity leave cover Nottingham Woodthorpe Hospital We are looking for a Head of Clinical Services to join the team at Woodthorpe Hospital in Nottingham. This role is integral part of the Senior Leadership team at Woodthorpe. The right candidate will need to be committed to delivering the highest quality clinical outcomes in a supported environment, where you will be valued for your skills and expertise. You will work in close partnership with the Hospital Director, Finance manager, and the Operations manager as part of the Senior Leadership Team. Providing strong leadership, direction and operational management to support and meet the business and workforce objectives of the hospital and Ramsay Health Care as a whole. Commitment to the development of high quality evidence based acute care, combined with personal drive, enthusiasm, creativity and resilience. Leadership to Clinical teams and deputising for the HD when they are not on site. What you will bring with you: • A strong clinical background in acute elective surgical/medical care • NMC or HCPC Registered • Significant exposure in a senior clinical role to external stakeholders such as Consultants and the health care community • Experience of working in a surgical environment • Experience in clinical governance, development and administration of budgets, management reports and supply contracts • The ability to provide effective monitoring and management of resources needed to sustain agreed activity levels • Experienced in leading clinically based projects • The ability to develop effective working relationships with key stakeholders e.g. Integrated Care Systems, General Practitioners, Consultants and Suppliers • A proven track record of leadership and be able to manage a team, ensuring that the Hospital complies with CQC requirements. • A Comprehensive understanding of relevant legal and professional care/practice standards • The competence to provide effective monitoring and management of the clinical services • Excellent communication and rapport building skills • The ability to make decisions, use your initiative and an understanding of business acumen. • Passion to deliver outstanding care in a rewarding environment. • A flexible and positive attitude In return for your professionalism and commitment we offer the following competitive benefits: Access to the Ramsay Academy - genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career. Contributory pension scheme 25 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays plus the opportunity to buy/sell more Private Healthcare and Life Assurance Free offsite parking and a subsidised staff restaurant Free uniform Access to our employee Discount Programme Wellbeing centre and access to 24/7 employee assistance line for free advice Free DBS checking Long service, Employee recognition and appreciation awards A friendly sportive hospital environment. About Us: Woodthorpe Hospital has provided healthcare services to the people of Nottingham since 1877. Conveniently located towards the north of Nottingham city centre. The hospital offers private and NHS services to the population of Nottingham and beyond and has an excellent reputation for high standards of care and customer service. Woodthorpe hospital serves the community of Nottingham and our dedicated team are very proud of its Care Quality Commission rating of 'Good' across all five domains of the Fundamental Standards of Care; Well Led, Caring, Safe, Effective and Responsive to people's needs. Although 'Good' is excellent our aim is to achieve the standard of 'Outstanding' during our next inspection. The Woodthorpe hospital is currently going through an exciting period of transformation and increasing the services offered to patients. The out-patient and pre-assessment areas have recently been re-furbished providing an excellent working environment. Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years' experience. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We love people with a positive, "can do" attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that people - staff and doctors - are Ramsay Health Care's most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. All offers of employment in respect of this appointment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are committed to quality, equality and opportunity for all. We care. It's more than what we do, it's who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks. We are proud to support the UK's Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD's Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people at risk. We expect all employees to share this commitment and behave in a way that supports it. All successful candidates will be provided with safeguarding training appropriate to their role.

Senior Data Centre Telecoms & Network Design Consultant (EMEA) Location EMEA Region (Remote / Hybrid / Project-Based Engagement) Engagement Type Consultancy Contract (Full Programme Assignment: 6 months, extendable)About the Opportunity A specialist engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Data Centre Telecoms & Network Design Consultant to support large-scale infrastructure programmes across EMEA. This role sits within a high-performance engineering delivery function providing design assurance, architecture support, and technical validation across complex data centre and cloud-integrated environments, including next-generation compute and AI infrastructure. You will work alongside senior engineering stakeholders, design authorities, and delivery teams to ensure infrastructure designs meet stringent standards for performance, resilience, scalability, and operational integrity. Key Responsibilities Data Centre & Network Design Assurance Conduct technical reviews of data centre network and telecoms designs across full project lifecycle (concept, detailed design, construction, commissioning) Assess and validate spine-leaf, EVPN/VXLAN, and high-performance fabric architectures Review cluster and compute fabric layouts for high-density workloads and AI/GPU environments Identify design risks, non-compliance, and scalability limitations Engineering Governance & Advisory Provide independent engineering assurance across telecoms and infrastructure design packages Participate in structured design review sessions with engineering and delivery teams Support technical decision-making and change control processes Produce structured risk assessments and technical recommendations High-Performance & Cloud Infrastructure Support validation of high-performance compute (HPC) and GPU-based infrastructure Review high-speed network fabrics (100G / 400G / 800G environments) Assess hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity designs Multi-Stakeholder Technical Support Collaborate with procurement, construction, and cost engineering teams on technical feasibility assessments Support vendor design reviews, technical submissions, and equipment validation activities Provide input into operational readiness and infrastructure handover processes Technical Documentation Produce clear and structured engineering documentation including: Design review reports Risk registers Technical assessments and recommendations Contribute to engineering standards and best practice documentation Required Experience 10+ years' experience in telecoms, data centre networking, or infrastructure engineering Strong background in large-scale enterprise or hyperscale environments Proven experience in network and data centre design (not just operations or support) Experience across full delivery lifecycle (design through to commissioning) Multi-vendor exposure in complex infrastructure environments Technical Expertise Data centre networking (L2-L4 design principles) VXLAN / EVPN and spine-leaf architectures BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, VPN technologies SD-WAN and hybrid connectivity design Cloud networking (Azure, AWS, GCP, or equivalent) Familiarity with infrastructure automation (Terraform desirable) Experience with design tools such as AutoCAD and/or Bluebeam Highly Desirable Experience Exposure to AI / GPU / HPC infrastructure environments Experience in hyperscale or large enterprise data centres Background in engineering governance or architecture assurance roles Understanding of structured cabling and physical data centre infrastructure Experience in consultancy or advisory-based engineering roles Soft Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving capability Able to critically evaluate complex technical designs Confident in engaging with senior engineering stakeholders Strong written communication and technical reporting skills Able to operate independently in a remote consultancy environment Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity.

Technical Architect Outside IR35 Remote based Rate DOE 6 months SR2 is supporting a major public sector digital programme seeking two experienced Technical Architects to help shape and deliver large-scale cloud-native platforms and services within a highly secure, data-driven environment. This is a hands-on architecture role suited to consultants who can operate across strategy, solution design and engineering enablement, working closely with delivery teams to modernise complex systems and improve operational resilience. Overview: You'll be responsible for defining technical architectures across multiple workstreams, supporting engineering teams with best practice and ensuring solutions are secure, scalable and aligned to wider enterprise standards. The environment is heavily cloud-focused, with modern DevOps practices, containerised workloads and API-led integration patterns playing a central role. The successful candidates will work closely with developers, DevOps engineers, security teams and senior stakeholders to guide technical direction, support delivery and help solve complex integration and platform challenges. Responsibilities: Design and govern scalable cloud-native architectures across complex digital services Produce high and low-level technical designs, architecture decision records and integration patterns Support delivery teams with engineering best practice and architectural guidance Define secure-by-design solutions in regulated and highly governed environments Drive adoption of modern DevOps, CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code approaches Work across microservices, APIs, event-driven architectures and container platforms Collaborate with security, infrastructure and delivery teams to ensure operational resilience and scalability Support technical assurance, governance and stakeholder engagement activities Requirements: Strong experience operating as a Technical Architect within large-scale enterprise or public sector environments Deep understanding of AWS cloud services and cloud-native architecture principles Experience designing microservices and API-led architectures Strong knowledge of Kubernetes/container platforms such as EKS or OpenShift Experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or CloudFormation Understanding of CI/CD tooling and DevOps delivery practices Experience designing secure systems within regulated or high-security environments Strong stakeholder engagement and technical leadership skills Knowledge of networking, identity/access management and platform security principles Gov experience Please apply with a copy of your CV and Emma from SR2 will contact potential candidates regarding next steps.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Storage Consultant with strong hands-on expertise in Dell PowerMax and SRDF Metro, to deliver enterprise storage solutions for high-profile customers in regulated environments.This is a customer-facing professional services role, working on critical infrastructure programmes where resilience, performance, and data availability are paramount. UK based remote role 6 month contract Inside IR35 Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and support Dell PowerMax storage environments Deploy and troubleshoot SRDF Metro (active/active replication) Deliver high availability and disaster recovery solutions across multi-site environments Lead and support storage migration projects (VMAX - PowerMax, PowerMax - PowerMax) Produce key project deliverables (HLD/LLD, migration plans, test & back-out plans) Work with infrastructure teams on SAN, zoning, masking, and host connectivity Support enterprise platforms (VMware, Oracle, SQL Server, Windows, Linux/AIX) Provide guidance on RPO/RTO, resilience, and operational risk Troubleshoot across storage, SAN, and replication layers Required Experience Strong hands-on experience with Dell EMC PowerMax Proven SRDF Metro experience in production environments Solid understanding of SRDF (SRDF/S, SRDF/A, consistency groups, failover) Experience with Unisphere, SYMCLI, and Dell storage tooling Strong Fibre Channel SAN knowledge (Brocade preferred, Cisco beneficial) Experience with storage provisioning, masking, zoning, multipathing Background delivering enterprise projects/professional services engagements Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills Desirable Skills Experience in Banking/Financial Services/regulated environments PowerMax/VMAX migration programmes Knowledge of PowerPath, MPIO (Linux/Windows/AIX), VMware Exposure to Oracle RAC, SQL Server, IBM Power/AIX Understanding of DR testing, cyber recovery, or performance tuning Profile Strong customer-facing communication skills Comfortable working in complex, high-pressure environments Able to work independently and deliver end-to-end solutions Methodical and detail-oriented with strong documentation discipline Typical Projects PowerMax deployments and refresh programmes SRDF Metro implementations across data centres Data centre migrations and consolidation VMAX - PowerMax transformation initiatives Enterprise DR and resilience programmes Hays Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and 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 on our website.

Come and join us as a results-driven Showroom Sales Manager. As the Showroom Sales Manager, you will grow and deliver sales as part of a hugely successful branch team. At The Bathroom Showroom, we believe in making homes, businesses, and lives better by turning a customer's vision into a reality.The role: As a Showroom Sales Manager you know that the perfect bathroom needs planning, trust, a creative flair, and the ability to bring an idea to life, this is where you come in!In this role as a Showroom Sales Manager, you will be a high-performer who thrives on identifying opportunities and closing the sale. You will leverage your expertise to provide bespoke solutions and drive sales performance to new heights, ensuring our showroom is seen by the trade as a vital extension of their own business. By mastering our leading product range, you will not only meet customer needs but also exceed targets that directly impact your bonus potential.Key Responsibilities: You will be driving growth, by Identifying and capitalising on new business opportunities, hitting KPIs and achieving sales margins.You will own the customer journey, by proactively approaching every visitor, manage inquiries from initial home visits to final design, and follow up on quotations with urgency.You will deliver a 3D design service (using CAD) to help homeowners and trade customers visualise their dream bathrooms.You will build strong bridges between trade and retail channels, turning local trade contacts into long-term showroom advocates.You will maintain operational excellence by maintaining a safe, organised, and professional showroom environment, ensuring every sales contract is accurate and compliant with safety standards.You: You will be a results-driven sales professional with a natural ability to build rapport and close deals. You are likely a high-achiever in your current position, known for your tenacity and your ability to turn a "maybe" into a "yes." Whether you are currently working as a Showroom Consultant, Sales Executive, Bathroom Designer, Trade Counter Supervisor, or Senior Sales Advisor, you are now looking for that next step into a management-level role where your individual performance directly impacts the success of the showroom. You don't just wait for customers to come to you; you are a "hunter" who enjoys networking with local tradespeople and proactively managing a pipeline of leads to ensure you consistently hit your bonus targets.Skills and competencies: You will be sales savvy, by having a proactive approach to sales with a proven ability to win and grow new business.You will have the resilience and the confidence to handle sales objections and the drive to thrive in a target-driven environment.You will have experience in relationship management and developing a true partnership approach with clients.You will be analytical, with the ability to interpret basic financial and statistical information to make informed business decisions.Ideally, you will have some knowledge of bathroom products or CAD design skills (though we provide great training!).A valid UK Clean Driving Licence and access to a car is essential for this role.Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs if they feel they don't have every one of the required skills. All Highbourne Group companies are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So if you're interested in this role but think that your previous experience doesn't completely match - apply anyway. You could be just the person we're looking for!Us: From boilers to bathroom suites, tubing to towel rails and everything in between, City Plumbing has all the products our customers need to complete the job. And we have all you need to build a successful career! We're proud of our reputation for selling quality plumbing and heating products to both trade and retail customers and we're super excited about our future. We put our colleagues at the heart of all we do, giving them all the tools they need to be successful, happy and feel rewarded in their career with us. Benefits Package and Cultural Environment: Uncapped commissionDiscounts, savings and cash back at numerous retailersEnhanced pensionLife assuranceExtended family policy including maternity, paternity, additional annual leave and moreMental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programme, we look out for each otherComplete induction and a company that lets you grow and encourages developmentFinancial education and loansA business striving to create an environment of inclusion so everyone can be their true selfAnd more! We're passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. Bring your whole self to work regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We don't want you to 'fit' our culture, we want you to enrich it. We are committed to best practices in recruitment and undertake Basic Criminal Record Disclosures for candidates that are offered employment within our branches that undertake deliveries for British Gas. This check will only be undertaken after the acceptance of an offer of employment.

Role Title: Senior Security AI Solution Architect/Consultant Duration: contract to run until 26/03/2026 Location: London, Hybrid/Flexible (Occasional travel to NW may be required) Rate: up to £671 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose/summary Our client is looking for a Snr Security AI Solution Architect/Consultant To support and deliver secure AI solutions within financial services. The architect will shape strategy, design future-state architecture, and deliver practical security capabilities for AI adoption, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations and maintaining a strong security posture. Key Skills/requirements Assess "as-is" and "to-be" security architectures for AI Platforms, AI & GENAI Delivery Roadmaps. Share Security AI & GENAI Security Learnings & Subject Matter Expertise. Shape the short- & long-term AI Security Architecture Strategy incorporating regulation (EUAI Act), standards, framework & policy priorities. Develop architectural documentation for AI security initiatives. Support the delivery of the AI Security Architecture Strategy across both internal & external stakeholders to Security. Ensure there is a fit for purpose set of Functional and Non-Functional Requirements for project technology deliveries Provide hands-on delivery support where required. General "architect" responsibilities that they would also contribute to: Ensure there is a current Security Architecture defined and maintained for key domains (eg, Endpoint, Cloud, Network, etc.) which clearly outlines the security principles, requirements and capabilities required and how those are instantiated Ensure there is an architectural vision for all projects that at minimum has a component architecture and high-level business process defined (including the product owner and operational team) Ensure architecture artifacts allow to us to quickly answer and evidence routine regulatory queries and attestations Ensure there is a fit for purpose set of Functional and Non-Functional Requirements for project technology deliveries Map security tooling deployed in the estate (including non-standard environments and non-CISO managed technologies) to the capabilities it implements (not the set of product features - what is actually in use and operationalised) Ensure that projects have correctly aligned scope to Cyber Excellence Programmes and technology/platform strategy Provide input to and take ownership of relevant architectural artifacts that will be produced as part of Excellence Programme workstreams. Survey emerging threats and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for targeted innovation exercises such Proof of Value evaluations Produce patterns which outline solutions for commonly occurring business security needs and security service consumption Validate patterns are adopted by control domain solutions Support Security Consultants as required on complex engagements and provide architectural artifacts such as patterns and principles where necessary Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Security Solution Architect Deep understanding of AI and Generative AI technologies. Deep understanding of AI and Generative AI Security Capabilities. Knowledge of infrastructure and cloud security (AWS; exposure to Azure, GCP, and on-premise environments also valuable). Areas of Knowledge/Skillset: Emergent Technology Governance Artificial Intelligence Data Security within AI Systems Machine Learning AI Operation Cyber recovery IT Infrastructure, Cloud Risk and Regulation Experience in financial services environments. Ability to work across both strategic (roadmaps, future planning) and tactical (delivery, hands-on execution) levels. Personable and collaborative approach, with the ability to engage stakeholders and "roll up sleeves" when needed. Desirable Skills: Experience with regulatory compliance in AI and security, especially EU AI Act. Previous work on securing AI models and platforms (model trust, data security, usage monitoring). AI & GenAI Architecture: Design and implementation of AI factories, pipelines, and modular platforms across regulated environments. GenAI System Design and Implementation: End to end delivery of AI and GenAI systems using modern architecture techniques including LLM optimisation, RAG and Agentic design. AI Risk Management & Governance: Development of bespoke risk frameworks, taxonomies, and AI control libraries tailored to MRM, CRO, and CDO functions. Responsible & Ethical AI: Integration of RAI principles into system design, controls, audit frameworks, and enterprise AI strategies. Cyber & Resilience in AI: Embedding threat modelling, adversarial robustness, data integrity, and continuity planning into AI solution architecture. AI Enablement & Delivery: End-to-end AI life cycle orchestration including readiness assessments, regulatory reviews, and business adoption. Emerging Technology Strategy: Digital responsibility, AI assurance, and horizon scanning for next-gen regulatory, legal, and societal risks. Experience liaising with senior stakeholders and external consultancies (PwC, Accenture, etc.) All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!

Head of Central Sales - Customer Solutions North East 65k- 70k + Car + Bonus + Benefits Are you a strategic leader with the energy to drive transformation and the grit to deliver results? This is your opportunity to lead a high-impact central sales function at the heart of a fast-paced, service-led business. We're looking for a Head of Central Sales to shape the future of customer engagement, sales performance, and operational excellence. You'll be the driving force behind revenue growth, quote conversion, and customer satisfaction - all while embedding a culture of ownership, accountability, and service brilliance. Why This Role Matters Lead a multi-functional team across internal sales, customer contact, and solutions Be the central link between depots, divisional teams, and customer operations Own and optimise sales processes, invoicing accuracy, and service delivery Champion transformation through CRM, BI, and scalable systems Deliver against strategic OKRs that power frontline performance What You'll Be Doing Sales & Commercial Delivery Convert inbound enquiries into profitable orders across multiple product lines Drive quote conversion, upselling, and customer lifetime value Monitor key KPIs including margin, revenue retention, and conversion rates Embed a "sales through service" culture across all customer touchpoints Process Ownership & Governance Own hire processes and ensure clean, accurate invoicing Align sales operations with divisional and depot teams Champion continuous improvement and operational discipline Customer Experience & Service Excellence Drive a "right first time" approach across all channels Use data and feedback to resolve root causes of dissatisfaction Promote responsiveness and joined-up service delivery Depot & Network Engagement Act as the central hub between depots and customer teams Provide coaching and governance to ensure consistent practices Foster collaboration across the network Leadership & Culture Lead with clarity, energy, and purpose Inspire and develop team leaders with coaching and succession planning Model behaviours that reflect trust, accountability, and continuous improvement Transformation & Data-Led Decision Making Lead CRM and system rollouts, driving adoption and performance Align end-to-end customer journeys with commercial goals Leverage BI tools to embed a data-driven culture OKR Ownership Translate strategic goals into measurable team deliverables Own dashboards that track sales, service, and transformation outcomes What You'll Bring Senior leadership experience in rental, hire, contact centre, or B2B service environments Proven ability to deliver sales through service and lead high-volume teams Strong commercial acumen and operational resilience A collaborative, coaching-led leadership style Experience driving transformation and cross-functional alignment Success Looks Like Revenue growth across key product lines High quote-to-order conversion rates Outstanding customer satisfaction scores Clean, accurate invoicing and process compliance HOW TO APPLY: To be considered for this role, please click on the link provided. If you would like any further information about this vacancy before applying, please feel free to contact us. We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit (url removed) and (url removed) for our privacy policy.