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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.

Senior AI Engineer Salary 75000 - 85000 Location: London Nw10 (Hybrid/Flexible 3 days on site) Type: Full-time ITH Systems, an ITH Group company, are looking for a Senior AI Engineer to join our growing development team at an exciting stage of our technology transformation. This is a high-impact role where you'll help shape how AI is designed, built, and deployed across the organisation. You'll work at the intersection of machine learning, software engineering, and real-world business challenges-developing intelligent, scalable solutions that drive efficiency and innovation across our operations. Working closely with enterprise architecture and technical leadership, you'll act as a key voice in Responsible AI, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with best practice. What You'll Be Doing Design, build, and deploy AI-driven solutions that automate processes and reduce manual effort Collaborate with Development, QA, and IT teams to deliver impactful solutions Identify opportunities to apply AI across the business and turn them into tangible outcomes Develop both rapid prototypes and production-ready systems Establish guardrails and best practices for Responsible AI usage Document system architectures to meet engineering and audit standards Champion scalable, secure, and efficient AI implementation. What We're Looking For Core Skills & Experience Strong experience in AI Engineering, ML/LLM applications, or intelligent automation Solid Java engineering background with production-quality coding practices Experience with CI/CD tools e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred) Strong Linux/server administration skill Proficiency in Python, TypeScript, or Bash scripting Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder collaboration skills Understanding of Responsible AI principles Nice to Have AWS cloud expertise Experience with microservices or serverless architectures Familiarity with Node.js, Angular, and JVM environments Python for data processing or model evaluation Why Join Us? We offer a competitive salary between 75- 85K plus benefits including healthcare cash plan scheme, on site Medical Centre, subsidised canteen facilities, company events, pension. This role is based at our modern group head office in North West London, You will play a key role in shaping AI strategy and adoption across a forward-thinking organisation. Work on meaningful problems with real business impact in a collaborative and supportive environment, with ongoing investment in your growth and development. Our group companies span Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Pharmacy and Laboratories.

Data Team Lead Regulatory Reporting Location: Manchester or Stoke-on-Trent (Hybrid 2 days per week onsite) Type: Full-time Permanent About the Role We are seeking a Data Team Lead to take ownership of a team delivering regulatory reporting solutions within a high-scale, highly regulated environment. This role is primarily focused on leadership, delivery oversight, and stakeholder engagement rather than hands-on development. You will be responsible for ensuring the team delivers high-quality solutions that meet strict regulatory requirements while maintaining strong standards of design, performance, and reliability. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a cross-functional, geographically distributed data team Own the end-to-end delivery of regulatory reporting solutions Ensure outputs meet governance standards and regulatory requirements Act as the primary interface between technology, finance, and compliance stakeholders Drive team performance through mentoring, coaching, and development Manage risks, dependencies, and delivery timelines Identify and implement improvements to processes, ways of working, and delivery efficiency Provide regular updates to leadership and escalate risks where necessary Requirements Leadership and Delivery Proven experience leading and developing data or engineering teams Strong track record of owning delivery in fast-paced environments Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills Ability to prioritise effectively and manage competing demands Technical Understanding Strong understanding of GCP and BigQuery environments Solid knowledge of SQL and commercial database development Awareness of cloud-based architectures and data/reporting systems (This is not a hands-on role, but requires sufficient technical depth to guide teams and review solutions.) Desirable Experience Experience within regulated environments such as gambling, finance, or similar Exposure to high-throughput or large-scale data platforms Familiarity with API integrations (REST or SOAP) Experience supporting the use of AI tools within delivery teams Why Join Lead delivery of business-critical regulatory systems Work within a large-scale, performance-driven environment Play a key role in shaping team delivery and best practices Hybrid working model (2 days onsite per week) with strong long-term career progression Apply If you are a leadership-focused data professional who enjoys driving delivery and improving team performance in complex environments, we would like to hear from you.

Job Advertisement: Lead Cloud Engineer Are you an innovative and experienced cloud engineer looking to make a significant impact in the public sector? Our client, a forward-thinking organisation, is seeking two dynamic Lead Cloud Engineers to spearhead the design, delivery, and optimisation of their cloud infrastructure. If you are passionate about leveraging cloud technology to enhance public services, we want to hear from you! Your Role: As a Lead Cloud Engineer, you will be at the forefront of cloud service design and delivery, ensuring secure and high-performing applications. Your key responsibilities will include: Design & Delivery: Lead the design of robust cloud infrastructures across multi-cloud platforms (AWS and Google). Innovation: Champion innovative solutions to enhance service delivery and ensure high-quality user experiences for software engineers, suppliers, and other users. Collaboration: Work alongside multidisciplinary teams and external partners to strengthen relationships and drive partnership working. Mentorship: Provide guidance to junior team members, fostering a culture of shared knowledge and technical accountability. What You Bring: To thrive in this role, you should possess: Certifications: AWS Solutions Architect and Google Professional Cloud Architect certifications (or equivalent experience). Expertise: Proficiency in cloud engineering, programming/software development, systems integration, security operations, IT infrastructure, and solution architecture. Leadership Skills: Experience in leading cloud-based service design activities and guiding teams to implement robust cloud strategies. Business Acumen: A strong understanding of organisational practices, policies, and the ability to apply knowledge to define industry standards. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain cloud policies, standards, and guidelines. Lead the migration of IT services to cloud-based infrastructures. Establish security requirements and ensure compliance. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and optimise cloud performance. Why Join Us? Impactful Work: Contribute to projects that enhance public services and benefit the community. Professional Growth: Enjoy opportunities for continuous learning and development. Inclusive Environment: Be a part of a diverse and equitable workplace that values all staff members. How to Apply: If you are ready to take the lead in shaping the future of cloud engineering in the public sector, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and your vision for cloud technology in public services. Join us in making a difference! Your expertise can help us deliver high-quality, inclusive services to our community. Apply today and embark on an exciting journey with our client! Deadline for Applications: 19/05/2026 Contact Information: (url removed) We can't wait to see how you can contribute to our mission! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Your new company We provide the support services that enable Armed Forces from around the world to prepare for frontline military operations across the UK Defence Training Estate (DTE). This includes maintaining and delivering safe and sustainable infrastructure, managing and operating training areas and ranges and delivering multi-million pound projects to improve vital training assets. By joining us you will be supporting our vision to provide the best training experience we can for our Armed Forces. We are the first and only Special Purpose Vehicle to be contracted by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) as their Industry Partner on the UK Defence Training Estate and the only company that is solely dedicated to the UK DTE, delivering essential support services since 2003. Your new role The company is undergoing an exciting digital transformation, with data at the heart of our strategy. We are investing heavily in both our data platform and the data literacy of our organisation, and we are looking for a talented Data Engineer to play a crucial role in this journey. As a key member of the team, you will help shape and manage our business intelligence and analytics environment, transforming data into meaningful insights that drive better decision-making across the business. Our Values Take care of yourself and others Act with integrity and do the right thing Put the customer first Deliver on promises Take pride in your work Key Responsibilities Design, develop, deploy and maintain business intelligence solutions Write and optimise queries to meet data requirements Deliver insights through reports and visualisations Translate business needs into technical solutions Maintain and enhance data platforms and analytics systems Build and manage dimensional data models Conduct testing, troubleshooting and performance tuning Evaluate and improve existing BI systems Collaborate with technical teams to integrate systems Create and maintain technical documentation Please note: This role requires eligibility for BPSS and SC security clearance which requires a minimum of 5 years UK residency. A full UK driving licence is also required. What you'll need to succeed Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in a data-focused role Strong background in data warehousing and dimensional modelling Understanding of database management systems, OLAP and ETL frameworks Experience with cloud data platforms (ideally Microsoft Fabric) Familiarity with Power BI or similar BI tools Ability to optimise and troubleshoot query performance Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Desirable Skills Knowledge of modern data architectures Experience with SQL, SSRS, SSIS and SSAS Experience using PySpark Familiarity with KQL Experience with data cataloguing tools Exposure to C# What you'll get in return Competitive Salary - 52,750 with a generous hybrid working policy. Pension Join our company stakeholder pension scheme, with contributions of up to 8% of your salary from Landmarc. Generous Holiday Entitlement Enjoy 25 days of annual leave pro-rata. Your holiday allowance grows with your continued service. Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 additional days each year for greater flexibility. Other Amazing Benefits Reward Gateway Benefit Scheme : Unlock exclusive discounts and savings for you and your family. Annual Salary Review : Conducted in consultation with our recognised Trade Unions to ensure fairness. Life Assurance : Insured for three times your annual salary to provide peace of mind for your loved ones. Health Cash Plan : Access health benefits for you and your family (add up to four children under 24 to your policy). Professional Development : Reimbursement of professional fees and support for ongoing training. Family-Friendly Policies : Supporting you during life's important moments. Sick Pay : Sick pay starts after just 6 months of service. 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. 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)

Presales Architect - Cyber Security Location: Remote Salary: 75k + 10k comms Role Profile The Presales Solution Architect is responsible for shaping and advising on customer requirements, translating them into high-level technical designs and commercially viable cyber security solutions. You will work at the forefront of emerging security technologies, supporting sales engagements and helping position complex managed security services to new and existing customers. This role sits within a specialist technical pre-sales team and plays a key part in driving revenue growth through well-architected, customer-focused solutions. What you'll do Lead technical pre-sales engagements with customers and internal stakeholders Translate complex requirements into high-level cyber security solution designs Support qualification, bid responses, and tender processes Engage with senior stakeholders up to CxO level Produce solution designs, proposals, and supporting technical documentation Define BoMs and support commercial pricing models Act as solution authority across design and governance Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure smooth transition into implementation What we're looking for Experience in cyber security or IT managed services presales / solution architecture Strong ability to design end-to-end security solutions in complex environments Confident engaging with senior business and technical stakeholders Experience supporting technical bids and enterprise-level opportunities Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills Familiarity across multiple cyber security domains (e.g. MDR, SIEM, IAM, cloud security, network security, threat detection, etc.) Key strengths Ability to translate technical complexity into clear business outcomes Strong collaboration across sales, technical, and delivery teams Comfortable working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments Passion for cyber security innovation and emerging technologies ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Principle Architect and Developer 95,000 - 115,000 + bonus Hybrid (minimum of 3 days per week in Leeds) Join a leading financial institution who are seeking a Principle Architect and Developer who is skilled subject matter expert in Microsoft Dynamics, Power Apps, and automation to lead our centralised service. This role is pivotal in developing, implementing, and maintaining process automation and low-code solutions across the organisation. Main duties and responsibilities: Provide Dynamics, Power Apps, and Automation expertise to all business areas, ensuring optimal investment in the toolset and delivery of solutions in line with industry best practices. Lead workflow strategy, design, and build, integrating with other Microsoft services and third-party solutions to achieve the strategic objectives of the organisation. Create and manage a catalogue of automation assets and maintain high-quality technical and architectural documentation to streamline automation processes. Serve as a Dynamics, Power Apps, and Power Automate SME escalation and decision point for operational and Change delivery teams, addressing risks, issues, and decisions comprehensively. Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and change delivery teams to resolve queries related to Dynamics, Power Apps, and automation effectively. Support the development of low-code and automation capabilities across business areas through knowledge sharing, technical assurance, and adoption of best practices. Collaborate with Senior Leaders, PMO, and IT teams to ensure solutions align with strategic roadmaps and technical principles. Represent low-code and automation at design assurance and technical authority bodies to ensure automation is considered in all scenarios, reducing manual processes and costs. Research and evaluate emerging technologies and methodologies to propose process and system modifications or replacements, ensuring the organisation utilises cost-effective technologies. Required Skills & Qualifications: Expert-level custom and low code development experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE and Power Platform which includes Dataverse, PCF Controls, Typescript or/and JavaScript, Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, Canvas Apps and Cloud flows (Power Automate). Demonstrable ability to translate operational requirements into robust process-oriented solutions. Experience using modelling tools such as EA Sparx, BizzDesign, ErWin. Strong ability to influence stakeholders and guide technical resources to achieve business outcomes. Experience in structured change delivery and a strong commitment to delivering excellent service. Microsoft Dynamics and Power Platform accreditations are highly desirable. Experience in financial services or a related regulatory environment is beneficial.

Senior Systems Engineer (Network Technologies Specialist) Location: Ringwood, Hampshire Salary: £45,000 £55,000 Hours: 37.5 hours per week The Role We are looking for an experienced Senior Systems Engineer (Network Technologies Specialist) with a keen interest in designing and delivering high-quality network solutions. You will support in the technical delivery of complex projects, working closely with stakeholders across the business, while also supporting operational excellence through incident resolution, preventative maintenance, and continuous service improvement. Skills and Experience Essential: Proven expertise in scoping, designing, implementing, and maintaining LAN / WAN architectures, VPNs, firewalls, and routing solutions. Strong knowledge of enterprise networking technologies, including switching, routing, firewalling, and wireless infrastructure. In-depth experience working with enterprise-grade network hardware. Solid understanding of network protocols and services, including TCP / IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and MPLS. Experience with cloud networking concepts and integrations (e.g. Azure Virtual Networks, VPN gateways, load balancers). Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills across complex and diverse network environments. Demonstrable experience producing both high-level and low-level design documentation. Good working knowledge of network security principles and technologies, including IDS / IPS, NAC, SSL / TLS, and Zero Trust models. At least five years experience in similar role, working in large and diverse enterprise environments with Microsoft server and Microsoft cloud technologies. Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, high-quality documentation such as processes, procedures, and technical designs. Positive, proactive attitude with a strong sense of ownership. Desirable: Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server technologies, particularly DNS, RADIUS, and PKI. Experience with networking solutions from vendors such as Fortinet, SonicWall, and Meraki. This role is subject to a clear standard DBS check being received. The Package Company Profit Share (first £3,600 is tax free). 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with your length of service. Birthday as additional paid leave. Additional paid leave (dependent on company performance). Private Medical Insurance, including dental. Ongoing training and support. Company sick pay policy. Pension Scheme. Hybrid Working. Progression opportunities. Fresh fruit, the occasional pizza and a posh coffee machine! Trusted Technology Partnership Trusted Technology Partnership has been a specialist IT Infrastructure and Support Services provider for over 25 years. We are an Employee Ownership Trust a growing company. We are proud winners of Best Place to Work award and overall winner of the Ringwood Business Awards 2024. Our core services include support desk, on-site engineering, project management and delivery, storage and logistics, and technical consultancy. We encourage progression within Trusted Technology Partnership for our colleagues, offering opportunities in other teams and departments. Join our friendly company, where a great team and a positive culture await you. Please note that due to the volume of applications, we may not be able to provide individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted for interview. If we receive a high number of applications, the vacancy may close sooner than advertised. We may also invite candidates to interview before the advertised closing date.

I am recruiting for a Lead Cloud Engineer to work on a hybrid basis - 2 days in London, 3 days remote. The role falls inside IR35 so you will need to work through an umbrella company for the duration of the contract. You must have strong expertise of AWS. You will have AWS Solutions Architect certification, or be able to demonstrate experience at a similar level. You will also have Google Professional Cloud Architect certification, or be able to demonstrate experience at a similar level. You will have overall responsibility for the design, delivery and optimisation of self-service cloud infrastructure and tooling to ensure that our cloud applications and services are secure, high performing and sustainable, and the delivery of a high quality user experience for software engineers, suppliers and other users needing access to cloud infrastructure. You will also be responsible for continued development and maintenance of the multi-cloud platform (AWS and Google), recognised as a robust and mature cloud platform within the public sector, as well as automating processes to improve efficiency. You will work with other senior members of the team responsible for enterprise architecture to set and evolve cloud engineering target architecture and provide oversight and assurance that the current architecture is implemented as per the clients development, security and cloud standard. Please apply ASAP if your experience matches the above requirements.

LEAD CLOUD ENGINEER Role Overview Hackney Council is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Cloud Engineer to take overall responsibility for the design, delivery and optimisation of self-service cloud infrastructure and tooling. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring cloud applications and services remain secure, high performing, sustainable, and deliver an excellent user experience for engineers, suppliers and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, delivery and optimisation of cloud infrastructure and tooling. Develop and maintain Hackney s multi-cloud platform across AWS and Google Cloud. Drive automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency. Work alongside senior enterprise architecture teams to evolve cloud engineering target architecture. Ensure all cloud services align with Hackney s development, security and cloud standards. Support delivery teams with strategic technical guidance and cloud engineering expertise. Participate in governance groups including Technical Design Authority and Cyber Security forums. Contribute to policy and procedure development to support a robust cloud platform. Mentor junior team members and support the growth and development of the Cloud Engineering team. Ensure cloud solutions meet objectives around security, financial prudence, inclusion, sustainability and transparency. Essential Experience & Qualifications Ideally educated to Bachelor s degree level. AWS Solutions Architect certification, or equivalent demonstrable experience. Google Professional Cloud Architect certification, or equivalent demonstrable experience. Strong experience across AWS and Google Cloud environments. Proven experience leading cloud engineering teams and enterprise-scale cloud platforms. Excellent understanding of cloud security, governance and automation best practices. Application Process If you are interested in applying, please respond with: An up-to-date CV Your availability / notice period The role you are applying for Your required hourly or daily rate (Inside IR35)

Pre-Sales Network Consultant Role We are seeking a skilled and customer-focused Pre Sales Network Consultant to work in a highlight technical customer facing role. This is a pivotal role where you will act as the technical bridge between our sales and delivery functions, helping design, position, and articulate robust networking solutions to meet client needs. This is an excellent opportunity for a well rounded networking professional who combines strong technical expertise with commercial awareness and the ability to communicate complex solutions in a clear, compelling way. Key Responsibilities Partner with sales teams to understand customer requirements and translate them into tailored network solutions Design end-to-end networking architectures across LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, and cloud connectivity environments Deliver technical presentations, solution demos, and client workshops Support RFP/RFI responses, including solution design, technical documentation, and cost estimations Provide expert guidance on network performance, security, scalability, and optimisation Collaborate with internal engineering and delivery teams to ensure smooth project handover Stay current with emerging networking technologies, vendors, and industry trends Key Skills & Experience Strong all-round networking knowledge across routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless technologies Experience with major vendors (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, Aruba, Palo Alto) Good understanding of SD-WAN, cloud networking (Azure/AWS), and network security principles Proven experience in a pre-sales, solutions engineering, or network consultancy role Ability to design scalable, resilient, and cost-effective network solutions Strong documentation and presentation skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders Commercial awareness with the ability to align technical solutions to business value

Solution Architect: 3 Month Contract: Manchester/Hybrid We are seeking a contract Solution Architect for a 3 month project (Outside IR35.) You will work closely with senior stakeholders and the wider team to provide architecture design and the integration approach between front end and backend systems. You will provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and align with business objectives and technology strategy. Your role will also involve risk management, to identify potential technical risks and develop mitigation strategies. Ensure solutions are designed with security, performance, and reliability. Type: 3 Month Contract Day Rate: Market Rates (Outside IR35) Location: Manchester/Hybrid Start: ASAP Skills Previous Architecture experience designing and implementing complex enterprise solutions. Strong background in front and backend technologies for system integration. Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) Experience with microservices architecture, API design, and integration patterns. Experience with DevOps practices and tools. Please apply now to be considered for this role.

Senior Data Engineer - AWS / ETL / Python Location: West midlands - mostly remote with some trips to office Salary: 65K - 80k An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join a growing technology-focused organisation delivering scalable, enterprise-grade data solutions within a modern cloud environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building robust data platforms from the ground up and working across large-scale ETL, cloud-native services, API integrations, and data governance initiatives. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain scalable ETL pipelines and data ingestion processes across a wide variety of structured and unstructured data sources Develop data extraction solutions using RESTful APIs and modern integration techniques Work extensively with AWS-native data and analytics services including Glue, Athena, DataBrew, Lake Formation, EMR, MSK and Kinesis Implement data quality, profiling and validation processes to ensure integrity, accuracy and completeness of datasets Contribute within an Agile delivery environment, supporting the design, development and deployment of Java and REST-based domain data services Support scalable, high-performance systems aligned to modern MACH architectural principles Ensure best practice around data governance, security, privacy and compliance standards Develop and optimise data processing solutions using Python and Java Deliver high-performing, scalable solutions capable of supporting growing business demand Key Skills & Experience 5+ years' experience within Data Engineering or related development roles Strong SQL development and optimisation experience Hands-on experience across AWS technologies including S3, Redshift, RDS, MySQL and PostgreSQL Strong understanding of data modelling, data structures, indexing, normalisation and reporting principles Experience tuning and optimising complex queries and large datasets Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical data solutions Experience implementing and maintaining data governance and data standards Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with a passion for learning new technologies Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to present technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking team working on modern cloud-based data platforms and enterprise-scale transformation projects. Please apply asap if interested - GleeIT At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Finance Data Design Lead - Insurance Transformation Contract Outside IR35 London (Hybrid) We are supporting a large-scale insurance transformation programme entering a critical delivery phase and are looking to engage an experienced Finance Data Design Lead. This role sits at the centre of delivery, bridging architecture and engineering, and will play a key part in shaping and implementing complex finance and actuarial data solutions. The Role You will be responsible for translating high-level architecture into detailed, implementable designs across finance, actuarial and regulatory reporting data domains. Key responsibilities include: Designing finance data models (including IFRS17, actuarial and sub-ledger structures) Defining data pipelines and processing logic within cloud data platforms Establishing reconciliation and control frameworks across reporting outputs Working closely with architecture, engineering and platform teams to ensure alignment Embedding data quality, governance and auditability across solutions Experience Required Strong experience in insurance data environments (essential) Proven track record delivering finance or actuarial data solutions Experience with IFRS17, regulatory or statutory reporting Hands-on exposure to Databricks, Spark and Python-based pipelines Ability to operate effectively within large-scale, complex programmes Engagement Details Contract: Outside IR35 Day Rate: 900 - 1,100 (flexible depending on experience) Duration: 6-12 months Location: London (3 days per week onsite) This opportunity would suit someone who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced delivery environment, taking ownership of detailed design and driving outcomes. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Finance Data Engineering Lead - Insurance Programme Contract Outside IR35 London (Hybrid) We are working with a leading insurance organisation seeking a Finance Data Engineering Lead to join a major programme at a critical stage of delivery. This is a hands-on role focused on building and delivering data solutions within an established cloud data environment. The Role You will play a key role in developing and deploying finance and actuarial data pipelines, supporting reporting, analytics and reconciliation capabilities. Key responsibilities include: Developing Python / PySpark data pipelines within cloud platforms Building datasets and models for finance, actuarial and risk reporting Integrating with existing data ingestion and orchestration frameworks Supporting reconciliation, validation and data quality processes Collaborating with design and architecture teams to deliver aligned solutions Experience Required Strong experience as a Data Engineer within insurance (essential) Proficiency in Python, PySpark and Spark-based processing Experience working with Databricks or similar cloud data platforms Exposure to finance, actuarial or regulatory reporting data Ability to operate within live programme environments and deliver at pace Engagement Details Contract: Outside IR35 Day Rate: 750 - 950 (flexible for strong profiles) Duration: 6-12 months Location: London (3 days per week onsite) This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on delivery, working within established environments, and contributing to high-impact programmes. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

AI Solution Architect (AIPX & Balance Sheet Management) Role Overview As an AI Solution Architect , you will be the technical visionary leading cross-functional engineering teams to design and build data-intensive platforms and AI-powered solutions . You are responsible for the architectural integrity of the end-to-end data and AI lifecycle-specifically for Balance Sheet Management (BSM) -ensuring that models move seamlessly from ingestion and research into scalable, high-performance production environments. Key Responsibilities System Blueprinting: Create robust technical blueprints for data pipelines and high-quality derived data products that align with AIPX architecture and performance standards. Technical Leadership: Provide strategic direction across cloud engineering, data architecture, and AI/ML capabilities to ensure solutions are secure, well-governed, and scalable. Engineering Excellence: Establish and enforce best practices for the automated SDLC, including DevOps/MLOps pipelines , coding standards, and rigorous testing frameworks. Stakeholder Synthesis: Translate complex business requirements from product owners and stakeholders into actionable, high-level technical plans and architectural roadmaps. AI Innovation: Drive the evaluation of emerging technologies, lead proofs of concept (PoCs), and embed responsible AI principles across all financial solution designs. Required Knowledge & Experience AI/ML Mastery: Strong knowledge of AI techniques and tools, with demonstrated experience applying Gen AI/LLMs to specific financial or corporate use cases. Regulated Delivery: Proven track record of delivering production-grade solutions within highly regulated organizations (e.g., Tier 1 Banks or Government). Advanced Orchestration: Knowledge of Agentic Workflows and orchestration frameworks to drive automated decisioning and complex system behaviors. Data Intensive Expertise: Deep understanding of data modeling, cloud-native architectures, and big application development within a banking tech ecosystem. Security & Vetting: Must hold and maintain an active SC Clearance . Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Job title: Business Analyst - Strategic Remote Access Contract: 3 months (possibility of extension) Location: London (hybrid) Job description We are seeking a highly capable and detail driven Business Analyst to support a major remote access transformation programme spanning corporate, retail, and operational technology environments. The successful candidate will lead the requirements gathering, analysis, and documentation of all currently undocumented business requirements relating to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Zscaler, Operational Technology (OT), IoT, and remote access capabilities across a large scale FMCG / supermarket organisation. This role will work closely with the Remote Access Project Manager, engineering teams, security, operations, and business stakeholders to ensure that all functional and non functional requirements are captured, validated, prioritised, and translated into actionable deliverables. The Business Analyst will play a critical role in shaping solution design, ensuring alignment with business needs, and supporting the delivery of secure, scalable, and user centric remote access services. Key Responsibilities Lead structured requirements gathering activities, including workshops, interviews, process reviews, and analysis of existing documentation across corporate, retail, and OT environments. Identify, document, and validate all business requirements related to remote access, including AVD usage patterns, Zscaler access flows, IoT/OT connectivity needs, and store based operational requirements. Map current state processes and user journeys, identifying gaps, pain points, and undocumented dependencies across remote access workflows. Define future state processes aligned to programme objectives, security standards, and operational constraints. Translate business needs into clear functional and non functional requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and process artefacts. Collaborate with technical teams to ensure requirements are feasible, aligned with architectural principles, and fully understood prior to design and build. Support the creation of solution options, ensuring business impacts, risks, and trade offs are clearly articulated. Work closely with retail and FMCG stakeholders, capturing store specific requirements such as device access, POS systems, handheld devices, IoT sensors, and operational workflows. Document remote access requirements for OT environments, including secure connectivity, segmentation, and device level constraints. Ensure requirements traceability from discovery through to delivery, testing, and operational handover. Support test planning and UAT, ensuring test cases align to documented requirements and business expectations. Maintain high quality documentation, including BRDs, process maps, user stories, data flows, and decision logs. Act as a bridge between business and technical teams, ensuring clarity, alignment, and timely decision making. Essential Skills and Experience Proven experience as a Business Analyst within infrastructure, security, remote access, or cloud transformation programmes. Strong understanding of Azure Virtual Desktop, user personas, application delivery, and remote access workflows. Experience working with Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA) or similar secure remote access technologies. Exposure to Operational Technology (OT) and IoT environments, including device connectivity and security considerations. Experience working in FMCG or retail environments, ideally with store based technology and operational processes. Strong capability in requirements elicitation, process mapping, and documentation using industry standard techniques. Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business language. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging senior leaders, technical SMEs, and operational teams. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to identify gaps, dependencies, and risks. Experience producing user stories, acceptance criteria, and process flows for engineering and delivery teams. Familiarity with identity, access, and security concepts relevant to remote access and cloud based solutions. Desirable Skills Experience working with multi domain Active Directory, Entra ID, or hybrid identity environments. Understanding of zero trust principles, network segmentation, and secure access architecture. Knowledge of store technology platforms, POS systems, handheld devices, or IoT sensors. Experience supporting UAT, test case development, and validation activities. Exposure to data governance, compliance, and audit requirements in regulated or retail environments. Experience working with third party vendors or managed service providers. Familiarity with Agile delivery, including backlog refinement and sprint planning. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Senior AI Engineer - Consulting Office location to choose from: Glasgow, London or Manchester Hybrid Working - 1-2 days per week in the office 70,000 + Benefits, Training & Bonus Package Full Time Permanent Deerfoot Recruitment is supporting a leading global consultancy in the search for an AI Engineering Consultant / Senior Consultant to join its growing Data & AI practice. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced AI professional to help organisations design, build and scale enterprise-grade AI, Machine Learning and Generative AI solutions. The successful candidate will play a key role in bridging the gap between AI experimentation and real-world business adoption, delivering robust, scalable and responsible AI solutions across a range of high-profile client engagements. Key responsibilities will include: Designing and implementing end-to-end AI/ML solutions from development through to deployment and monitoring Building scalable Generative AI and Agentic AI solutions, including RAG pipelines and orchestration frameworks Implementing MLOps frameworks, governance and best practices Translating business requirements into cloud-native AI and data architectures across Azure, AWS and GCP Collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders to deliver measurable business value Supporting innovation initiatives, reusable assets, thought leadership and client proposals Candidates should have strong experience in AI Engineering, MLOps and cloud-native AI platforms, alongside hands-on knowledge of technologies such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, MLflow, Kubernetes, Docker and CI/CD tooling. Applicants will ideally demonstrate: Experience working in a major Consulting firm, and/or in industry A strong consulting mindset with experience engaging senior stakeholders Proven experience designing and delivering AI/ML solutions at scale Strong understanding of Generative AI, Agentic AI and modern AI engineering frameworks Experience with at least one major cloud platform including Azure, AWS or GCP You need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years to be able to apply for this role. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking consultancy delivering innovative AI solutions for major enterprise clients, while benefiting from strong career progression, flexible hybrid working and an excellent package. Senior AI Engineer / AI Engineering Consultant / Generative AI Consultant / Senior Machine Learning Engineer / AI & ML Consultant / MLOps Engineer / LLM Engineer / AI Engineering Consultant / Senior AI Engineer / Generative AI Engineer / AI Solutions Architect / Data & AI Consultant / AI Solutions Consultant / Cloud AI Engineer / Applied AI Engineer Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Vacancy job title: Project Manager - Strategic Remote Access Start Date: ASAP Contract: 3 months (possibility of extension) Location: London (Hybrid) Job description: We are seeking a highly skilled and delivery focused Remote Access Project Manager to lead end to end implementation and optimisation of remote access technologies across a complex, multi domain enterprise environment. This role will oversee projects involving Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Zscaler, Operational Technology (OT), IoT ecosystems, and remote access enablement within FMCG / retail environments, including large scale supermarket operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the delivery of secure, scalable, and high performing remote access solutions, ensuring alignment with business needs, technology standards, and operational requirements. This role requires exceptional stakeholder management, strong governance discipline, and the ability to coordinate cross functional engineering, security, and operational teams. Key Responsibilities Lead the end to end delivery of remote access programmes, including Azure Virtual Desktop deployments, Zscaler integrations, and secure connectivity solutions across corporate and store environments. Define project scope, milestones, and delivery plans, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, security policies, and operational constraints. Coordinate with engineering, security, OT, and network teams to ensure seamless integration of AVD, Zscaler, and IoT/OT connectivity requirements. Oversee readiness assessments for remote access across retail and FMCG environments, including store networks, distribution centres, and operational technology platforms. Manage stakeholder expectations across technology, operations, retail leadership, and third party vendors, ensuring clear communication and timely decision making. Ensure remote access solutions meet performance, security, and compliance requirements, including identity, device posture, and network segmentation. Develop and maintain project documentation, including RAID logs, delivery plans, architecture alignment packs, and governance artefacts. Monitor project risks and dependencies, proactively identifying mitigation strategies and ensuring escalation paths are followed. Support change management and adoption activities, ensuring store colleagues, corporate users, and operational teams are prepared for new remote access capabilities. Collaborate with service management teams to ensure operational readiness, handover documentation, and support models are fully defined. Drive continuous improvement across remote access processes, tooling, and user experience. Essential Skills and Experience Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering complex infrastructure or remote access programmes in large enterprises. Deep expertise in Azure Virtual Desktop, including architecture, deployment, scaling, and operational considerations. Strong knowledge of Zscaler technologies, including ZIA, ZPA, and secure remote access patterns. Experience working with Operational Technology (OT) environments and understanding of the unique security and connectivity challenges they present. Understanding of IoT ecosystems, device onboarding, and secure connectivity patterns. FMCG or retail experience, ideally within supermarket or high volume store environments. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders, technical teams, and operational stakeholders. Prince2, PMP, or equivalent project management accreditation. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non technical audiences. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams, dependencies, and cross functional delivery teams. Strong understanding of identity, access, and security principles relevant to remote access and cloud based environments. Desirable Skills Experience delivering remote access solutions across multi domain Active Directory or hybrid identity environments. Familiarity with Entra ID, conditional access, and device compliance frameworks. Knowledge of network segmentation, zero trust principles, and secure access architecture. Experience working with store technology platforms, POS systems, handheld devices, or IoT sensors. Understanding of data governance, compliance, and audit requirements in regulated or retail environments. Exposure to automation, scripting, or API driven configuration for remote access platforms. Experience working with third party managed service providers in large scale technology programmes. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Solution Architect (Insurance) 6 Months London & Brighton (2-3 days per month) (Apply online only) per day (Inside IR35) My client, a market leading provider of pensions and insurance products and services are looking for a Senior Solution Architect with who has worked in this sector and who has experience in a range of consulting roles in fast moving customer engagements. Key responsibilities and accountabilities The candidate will principally be responsible for defining solution architecture for end-to-end pensions solutions, potentially across a range of different business portfolios within a specific market area. You must have a background and deep familiarity with the Pensions industry sector (DB pensions and administration) and preferably have specific experience in the Pension Risk Transfer domain You should be confident operating in a consulting-led environment, communicating with senior business stakeholders and positioning solutions in a commercially aware manner. You must be adept at building relationships across multiple teams. You should be comfortable defining and delivering solution architecture deliverables in large complex projects working closely with both business and technology delivery teams. Technical knowledge From your core experience as a Solution Architect you should have experience with a range of different solution types and technologies including- Policy Administration Systems CRM / Customer Service (ideally dynamics) Cloud (SaaS, PaaS and IaaS) Integration and microservices Enterprise Software Process Automation Enterprise Architecture Tooling On the job details- Developing solution architecture against functional and non-functional business requirements in line with industry standards and best practices Documenting solution designs, driving through key design decisions, and solution delivery approaches and successfully guiding these through architecture assurance and approval gates Researching and elaborating technology solution options and preparing comparative analysis including costs, risks and coverage and outlining strategies including proof of concepts Working with delivery teams to ensure compliance of developed solutions to underlying solution architecture Assessing and selecting commercial off-the-shelf solutions in partnership with IT, Procurement, business leaders and existing or potential providers of IT services. Conducting due diligence on potential providers of solutions and individual solution components or services. Providing industry insight to explore the selection and potential application of emerging and disruptive technologies to entrenched business problems Critical skills and experience Strong experience in designing and proposing solutions for a given business requirement adhering to architectural principles. Strongexperience in Insurance/Pensions industry. TOGAF certified (or equivalent practitioner level certification in Solution or Enterprise Architecture) Used appropriate tools, including logical models of components and interfaces, to contribute to the development of systems architectures in specific business or functional areas. Produced detailed component specifications and translated these into detailed designs for implementation using selected products. Analytical thinking & problem solving Flexibility, energy and ability to work well with others in a virtual, geographically dispersed team environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills - working with stakeholders and product owners Excellent stakeholder management skills Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.