SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT) is a market leader in the domain of international marine surveillance technology and systems. We are a respected, established, and an ambitious multi-national company headquartered in the UK with a global customer base. The company has a worldwide impact in the marine sector by leading the next generation of Maritime Domain Awareness technologies "MDA", products, and systems that significantly enhance security, safety, environmental protection, and sustainability. Our customers are global and range from the largest national coast guards to individual vessel owners. SRT is an exciting company where high-quality results are rewarded. We are ambitious and constantly seek to innovate in order to deliver better products and services to our customers. We strive to make SRT a rewarding and challenging place to work, where talented, hard-working individuals have the opportunity to make a real impact across the marine industry. Role overview of our Team Administrator As our Team Administrator will report directly to the PMO (Project Management Office) Manager and you will be working within the project delivery function at SRT, your role will be supporting the PMO Team and liaising closely with a number of departments both in the UK and our Global Project teams. This is a new, exciting and varied role for a dynamic new colleague who is seeking to progress their career into an industry sector that is unique and fast paced. You may not have a background in Projects, but if you are highly organised, able to manage an extremely diverse workload, then this may very well be your next career move. The role of Team Administrator role is primarily based in our Bristol office, but you must be willing to travel to our offices in Cardiff and Bath on occasion, with some flexibility for Hybrid working. Our office is based in Bristol City Centre and therefore easily commutable. Responsibilities - Team Administrator (not exhaustive): Provide day-to-day administrative support to the PMO and wider project team Manage training administration, including the creation of training certificates, attendance registers, and competence documentation for all customer and in-country partner training courses Perform quality assurance checks on project documentation, including work instructions, customer presentations, and engineering documents Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and accurately record and distribute meeting minutes Provide administrative support to the Sales Team as part of the Tender/Bid process Collect information from project teams to develop and communicate success stories and updates for internal bulletin boards and communications Prepare high quality project status reports, dashboards, and presentations for stakeholders Support procurement activities, including raising shipping requests and coordinating task assignments for in-country partners using Zuper Maintain and regularly update the project Actions Log to ensure accountability and follow-up Maintain and regularly update the project Whereabouts Planner to ensure visibility for resource planning process Ad-hoc support to PMO Manager and Programme Director's Requirements - Team Administrator Strong organisational and administrative skills Excellent written and verbal communication abilities High attention to detail with strong quality assurance capability Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines Experience supporting project teams or working within a PMO environment (preferred) Familiarity with procurement processes and task management systems (e.g., Zuper) is an advantage Appreciation of cultural differences in overseas territories and ability to communicate well with overseas colleagues Desire to build a solid, secure career with a rapidly growing company Benefits Highly Competitive Salary and benefits package 25 days annual leave rising to 28 days with service Real individual development opportunities Company "Get to know you" days SRT Marine Systems plc are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please note - we are not able to provide Visa sponsorship for this role
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT) is a market leader in the domain of international marine surveillance technology and systems. We are a respected, established, and an ambitious multi-national company headquartered in the UK with a global customer base. The company has a worldwide impact in the marine sector by leading the next generation of Maritime Domain Awareness technologies "MDA", products, and systems that significantly enhance security, safety, environmental protection, and sustainability. Our customers are global and range from the largest national coast guards to individual vessel owners. SRT is an exciting company where high-quality results are rewarded. We are ambitious and constantly seek to innovate in order to deliver better products and services to our customers. We strive to make SRT a rewarding and challenging place to work, where talented, hard-working individuals have the opportunity to make a real impact across the marine industry. Role overview of our Team Administrator As our Team Administrator will report directly to the PMO (Project Management Office) Manager and you will be working within the project delivery function at SRT, your role will be supporting the PMO Team and liaising closely with a number of departments both in the UK and our Global Project teams. This is a new, exciting and varied role for a dynamic new colleague who is seeking to progress their career into an industry sector that is unique and fast paced. You may not have a background in Projects, but if you are highly organised, able to manage an extremely diverse workload, then this may very well be your next career move. The role of Team Administrator role is primarily based in our Bristol office, but you must be willing to travel to our offices in Cardiff and Bath on occasion, with some flexibility for Hybrid working. Our office is based in Bristol City Centre and therefore easily commutable. Responsibilities - Team Administrator (not exhaustive): Provide day-to-day administrative support to the PMO and wider project team Manage training administration, including the creation of training certificates, attendance registers, and competence documentation for all customer and in-country partner training courses Perform quality assurance checks on project documentation, including work instructions, customer presentations, and engineering documents Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and accurately record and distribute meeting minutes Provide administrative support to the Sales Team as part of the Tender/Bid process Collect information from project teams to develop and communicate success stories and updates for internal bulletin boards and communications Prepare high quality project status reports, dashboards, and presentations for stakeholders Support procurement activities, including raising shipping requests and coordinating task assignments for in-country partners using Zuper Maintain and regularly update the project Actions Log to ensure accountability and follow-up Maintain and regularly update the project Whereabouts Planner to ensure visibility for resource planning process Ad-hoc support to PMO Manager and Programme Director's Requirements - Team Administrator Strong organisational and administrative skills Excellent written and verbal communication abilities High attention to detail with strong quality assurance capability Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines Experience supporting project teams or working within a PMO environment (preferred) Familiarity with procurement processes and task management systems (e.g., Zuper) is an advantage Appreciation of cultural differences in overseas territories and ability to communicate well with overseas colleagues Desire to build a solid, secure career with a rapidly growing company Benefits Highly Competitive Salary and benefits package 25 days annual leave rising to 28 days with service Real individual development opportunities Company "Get to know you" days SRT Marine Systems plc are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please note - we are not able to provide Visa sponsorship for this role
Responsible for leading digital products and platforms. Lead major digital change. About Our Client Arts Council England is the national development agency for creativity and culture. We help people in every corner of the country to experience and benefit from creativity. We do this by investing in artists and organisations that make and deliver exceptional, inspirational work for our communities. We set out our strategic vision in Let's Create that by 2030 we want England to be a country in which the creativity of each of us is valued and given the chance to flourish, and where every one of us has access to a remarkable range of high-quality cultural experiences. We invest public money from the Government and the National Lottery to help support the sector and to deliver this vision. Job Description Reporting directly to the Chief Digital & Information Officer, as Director of Digital, you will lead Arts Council England's digital products and platforms, including Grants Management, CRM, Museum and Cultural Property services, the digital workplace and new AI-enabled capabilities. You will be accountable for the strategy, investment decisions and governance that ensure these services are reliable, secure, accessible and meet public-sector requirements. These services are essential to how we fund and support the sector, meet our obligations, and serve applicants, funded organisations, staff and partners. You will work closely with the Technology Director to align product direction with architecture, operational resilience and service performance, and you will be the senior voice representing business needs in digital delivery decisions. Key accountabilities: Set a clear vision and strategy for digital products and platforms. Lead and govern delivery across "run and improve" services and major transformation programmes. Ensure services meet standards for value for money, accessibility, security, data protection and assurance. Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, the Executive Board and delivery partners. Develop a high-performing team, and create an inclusive, values-led culture. Key responsibilities: Own the digital product and platform portfolio, setting priorities and balancing day-to-day service needs with longer-term change. Set direction for product roadmaps and investment, based on user needs, evidence and organisational priorities. Provide clear governance for design and change decisions, ensuring the right controls and pace of delivery. Be accountable for service performance, resilience and risk management, working with Technology to meet agreed service levels. Lead major digital change, including modernising legacy systems and improving integrations and data quality. Sponsor innovation where it adds value (including AI and automation), running controlled trials and scaling what works. Manage budgets and suppliers, ensuring strong contract performance, good commercial discipline and value for money. Lead, coach and develop the Digital team, planning capacity and building succession for key roles. Represent digital at senior forums, building alignment across Operations, Funding, Data & Insights and corporate functions. Key relationships: Chief Digital and Information Officer Technology Director and Digital, Data & Technology leadership team Chief Data Officer and Data & Insights colleagues Executive Board, transformation governance groups and peer Directors Operational leaders across Funding and corporate services (e.g., Finance, HR, Procurement) External suppliers and delivery partners The Successful Applicant About you: You are a strategic, credible leader who can work at the executive level and stay close enough to delivery to remove barriers and make good decisions. You communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical colleagues and can explain complex issues in plain English. You understand modern digital product and platform delivery, including user-centred design, integrations, data and good service management. You can lead and improve supplier performance and contracts, and you take a disciplined approach to value for money, risk and assurance. You lead collaboratively and invest in building a high-performing, inclusive team. Essential requirements: You will need strong evidence of strategic leadership, delivery and commercial judgement. Senior leadership experience owning a portfolio of digital products/platforms across live service, improvement and transformation. Proven people leadership, including developing leaders and building a high-performing, inclusive team. Experience setting strategy and turning it into clear roadmaps, priorities, governance and measurable outcomes. Strong stakeholder management, able to influence Executive and Board-level decisions and build trust across the organisation. Commercial and financial management experience, including managing significant budgets (typically up to £5m) and leading supplier/partner performance. Good working knowledge of modern delivery and service approaches (e.g., agile/hybrid delivery, DevOps, continuous improvement) and when to use them. Experience ensuring services meet security and data protection requirements, with a working knowledge of recognised standards (e.g., ISO 27001 / NIST and UK GDPR). Desirable requirements but not essential: A relevant degree or equivalent experience. Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., programme/project delivery, enterprise architecture or service management). What's on Offer Salary: The role will pay a competitive salary up to £85,000 per annum. Pension scheme: The Arts Council retirement plan is a final salary scheme with contributions on a sliding scale. Annual leave: 25 days, plus bank holidays and an additional three days leave at Christmas. All staff also earn one additional leave day per full year of service (up to five days), and we offer a scheme to buy and sell annual leave. There is also a winter closure of three days between Christmas and New Year for all colleagues. We offer generous sick pay, paid maternity, paternity and adoptive parental leave, as well as up to five days a year for personal and religious reasons. Hybrid working: 1 day per week in the Manchester Office (factoring in flexibility when required) Life assurance: All staff members are automatically provided with life assurance cover. Wellbeing support: Our internalwellbeing strategy launched in 2021, and colleagues have access to a range of resources to support theirwellbeing, including: Unmind: a workplace mental health platform. The Employee Assistance Programme: a confidential 24/7 telephone counselling service which offers impartial external advice and support on personal, legal, financial and line management issues, plus up to six counselling sessions per year. A fully trained team of internal Mental Health First Aiders. Learning & development: We invest in the growth and development of all our staff, including professional qualifications, in-house and external training courses, conferences, e-learning, apprenticeships and more. We encourage individuals and teams to keep learning and developing - as a gold standard Investor in People, we provide flexible and adaptable learning and development opportunities for staff at all levels. Shopping discounts: Exclusive savings on high street and online shops, holidays, cinema tickets, gym membership, dining out and more. Relocation support: Newly appointed staff who need to move residence are eligible to apply for up to £5,000 support. Travel loans: Interest-free loans for travel season tickets, as well as bicycle, car and motorbike loans for those who regularly use them for commuting. Disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people and those from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds are underrepresented in our workforce, so we particularly encourage applications from people in these groups. If you are disabled and your application meets the essential criteria for the post, we guarantee you an interview. Candidates who wish to apply under this scheme should indicate this on their cover letter under 'Candidate Personal Information' and then demonstrate within their cover letter how they have met the essential criteria for the role. Contact: Rutesh Shah Quote job ref: JN-216 Job summary Function CIO & IT Leadership Subsector CIO & IT Leadership Subsector Industry Public Sector & Not-For-Profit Location Manchester Contract type Permanent
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
Responsible for leading digital products and platforms. Lead major digital change. About Our Client Arts Council England is the national development agency for creativity and culture. We help people in every corner of the country to experience and benefit from creativity. We do this by investing in artists and organisations that make and deliver exceptional, inspirational work for our communities. We set out our strategic vision in Let's Create that by 2030 we want England to be a country in which the creativity of each of us is valued and given the chance to flourish, and where every one of us has access to a remarkable range of high-quality cultural experiences. We invest public money from the Government and the National Lottery to help support the sector and to deliver this vision. Job Description Reporting directly to the Chief Digital & Information Officer, as Director of Digital, you will lead Arts Council England's digital products and platforms, including Grants Management, CRM, Museum and Cultural Property services, the digital workplace and new AI-enabled capabilities. You will be accountable for the strategy, investment decisions and governance that ensure these services are reliable, secure, accessible and meet public-sector requirements. These services are essential to how we fund and support the sector, meet our obligations, and serve applicants, funded organisations, staff and partners. You will work closely with the Technology Director to align product direction with architecture, operational resilience and service performance, and you will be the senior voice representing business needs in digital delivery decisions. Key accountabilities: Set a clear vision and strategy for digital products and platforms. Lead and govern delivery across "run and improve" services and major transformation programmes. Ensure services meet standards for value for money, accessibility, security, data protection and assurance. Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, the Executive Board and delivery partners. Develop a high-performing team, and create an inclusive, values-led culture. Key responsibilities: Own the digital product and platform portfolio, setting priorities and balancing day-to-day service needs with longer-term change. Set direction for product roadmaps and investment, based on user needs, evidence and organisational priorities. Provide clear governance for design and change decisions, ensuring the right controls and pace of delivery. Be accountable for service performance, resilience and risk management, working with Technology to meet agreed service levels. Lead major digital change, including modernising legacy systems and improving integrations and data quality. Sponsor innovation where it adds value (including AI and automation), running controlled trials and scaling what works. Manage budgets and suppliers, ensuring strong contract performance, good commercial discipline and value for money. Lead, coach and develop the Digital team, planning capacity and building succession for key roles. Represent digital at senior forums, building alignment across Operations, Funding, Data & Insights and corporate functions. Key relationships: Chief Digital and Information Officer Technology Director and Digital, Data & Technology leadership team Chief Data Officer and Data & Insights colleagues Executive Board, transformation governance groups and peer Directors Operational leaders across Funding and corporate services (e.g., Finance, HR, Procurement) External suppliers and delivery partners The Successful Applicant About you: You are a strategic, credible leader who can work at the executive level and stay close enough to delivery to remove barriers and make good decisions. You communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical colleagues and can explain complex issues in plain English. You understand modern digital product and platform delivery, including user-centred design, integrations, data and good service management. You can lead and improve supplier performance and contracts, and you take a disciplined approach to value for money, risk and assurance. You lead collaboratively and invest in building a high-performing, inclusive team. Essential requirements: You will need strong evidence of strategic leadership, delivery and commercial judgement. Senior leadership experience owning a portfolio of digital products/platforms across live service, improvement and transformation. Proven people leadership, including developing leaders and building a high-performing, inclusive team. Experience setting strategy and turning it into clear roadmaps, priorities, governance and measurable outcomes. Strong stakeholder management, able to influence Executive and Board-level decisions and build trust across the organisation. Commercial and financial management experience, including managing significant budgets (typically up to £5m) and leading supplier/partner performance. Good working knowledge of modern delivery and service approaches (e.g., agile/hybrid delivery, DevOps, continuous improvement) and when to use them. Experience ensuring services meet security and data protection requirements, with a working knowledge of recognised standards (e.g., ISO 27001 / NIST and UK GDPR). Desirable requirements but not essential: A relevant degree or equivalent experience. Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., programme/project delivery, enterprise architecture or service management). What's on Offer Salary: The role will pay a competitive salary up to £85,000 per annum. Pension scheme: The Arts Council retirement plan is a final salary scheme with contributions on a sliding scale. Annual leave: 25 days, plus bank holidays and an additional three days leave at Christmas. All staff also earn one additional leave day per full year of service (up to five days), and we offer a scheme to buy and sell annual leave. There is also a winter closure of three days between Christmas and New Year for all colleagues. We offer generous sick pay, paid maternity, paternity and adoptive parental leave, as well as up to five days a year for personal and religious reasons. Hybrid working: 1 day per week in the Manchester Office (factoring in flexibility when required) Life assurance: All staff members are automatically provided with life assurance cover. Wellbeing support: Our internalwellbeing strategy launched in 2021, and colleagues have access to a range of resources to support theirwellbeing, including: Unmind: a workplace mental health platform. The Employee Assistance Programme: a confidential 24/7 telephone counselling service which offers impartial external advice and support on personal, legal, financial and line management issues, plus up to six counselling sessions per year. A fully trained team of internal Mental Health First Aiders. Learning & development: We invest in the growth and development of all our staff, including professional qualifications, in-house and external training courses, conferences, e-learning, apprenticeships and more. We encourage individuals and teams to keep learning and developing - as a gold standard Investor in People, we provide flexible and adaptable learning and development opportunities for staff at all levels. Shopping discounts: Exclusive savings on high street and online shops, holidays, cinema tickets, gym membership, dining out and more. Relocation support: Newly appointed staff who need to move residence are eligible to apply for up to £5,000 support. Travel loans: Interest-free loans for travel season tickets, as well as bicycle, car and motorbike loans for those who regularly use them for commuting. Disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people and those from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds are underrepresented in our workforce, so we particularly encourage applications from people in these groups. If you are disabled and your application meets the essential criteria for the post, we guarantee you an interview. Candidates who wish to apply under this scheme should indicate this on their cover letter under 'Candidate Personal Information' and then demonstrate within their cover letter how they have met the essential criteria for the role. Contact: Rutesh Shah Quote job ref: JN-216 Job summary Function CIO & IT Leadership Subsector CIO & IT Leadership Subsector Industry Public Sector & Not-For-Profit Location Manchester Contract type Permanent
Location: Richmond Upon Thames About the Role: As a CBRE Facilities Manager, you will manage a team responsible for providing overseeing building operations and maintenance for dedicated global technology clients facility in Richmond Upton Thames. This job is a part of the Facilities Management functional area which focuses on all aspects of the operations of a set of assets, providing support to the Property Managers regarding all repairs and investment plans. What You'll Do: Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees. Schedule and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed. Coordinate and manage facility repairs and maintenance by working with technicians, vendors, and contractors. Maintain positive client relationships and conduct meetings on unresolved facility issues. Prepare and manage capital projects, operating budgets, and variance reports. Perform facility inspections quality assurance following local, state, and federal regulations. Suggest operational efficiencies, repairs, and upgrade opportunities. Manage environmental health and safety procedures for facilities. Oversee vendor relationships and invoicing procedures. Review price quotes for the procurement of parts, services, and labor for projects. Conduct process and procedure training on maintenance, repairs, and safety best practices. Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement. Apply knowledge of own discipline and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives. Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues which may or may not be evident in existing systems and processes. What You'll Need: Bachelor's Degree preferred (Facilities Management, Engineering, Building Services, or related discipline). In lieu of a degree, a strong combination of practical facilities management experience and technical training will be considered. Professional FM certifications highly desirable, such as IWFM (Level 4+), NEBOSH General Certificate, IOSH Managing Safely, or equivalent technical accreditations related to hard/soft services. Demonstrated experience managing multi-disciplinary facilities operations, including hard services (HVAC, M&E, fire systems) and soft services (cleaning, security, landscaping, waste). Experience working with external vendors, contractors, and service providers, including procurement, contract management, KPIs, and performance review processes. Proven experience in delivering workplace experience services and maintaining positive client relationships in a corporate or technology-led environment. Proficiency with CAFM systems, work order management platforms, and general digital tools (MS Office, Teams, SharePoint). Why CBRE When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants. Applicant AI Use Disclosure We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
Location: Richmond Upon Thames About the Role: As a CBRE Facilities Manager, you will manage a team responsible for providing overseeing building operations and maintenance for dedicated global technology clients facility in Richmond Upton Thames. This job is a part of the Facilities Management functional area which focuses on all aspects of the operations of a set of assets, providing support to the Property Managers regarding all repairs and investment plans. What You'll Do: Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees. Schedule and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed. Coordinate and manage facility repairs and maintenance by working with technicians, vendors, and contractors. Maintain positive client relationships and conduct meetings on unresolved facility issues. Prepare and manage capital projects, operating budgets, and variance reports. Perform facility inspections quality assurance following local, state, and federal regulations. Suggest operational efficiencies, repairs, and upgrade opportunities. Manage environmental health and safety procedures for facilities. Oversee vendor relationships and invoicing procedures. Review price quotes for the procurement of parts, services, and labor for projects. Conduct process and procedure training on maintenance, repairs, and safety best practices. Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement. Apply knowledge of own discipline and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives. Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues which may or may not be evident in existing systems and processes. What You'll Need: Bachelor's Degree preferred (Facilities Management, Engineering, Building Services, or related discipline). In lieu of a degree, a strong combination of practical facilities management experience and technical training will be considered. Professional FM certifications highly desirable, such as IWFM (Level 4+), NEBOSH General Certificate, IOSH Managing Safely, or equivalent technical accreditations related to hard/soft services. Demonstrated experience managing multi-disciplinary facilities operations, including hard services (HVAC, M&E, fire systems) and soft services (cleaning, security, landscaping, waste). Experience working with external vendors, contractors, and service providers, including procurement, contract management, KPIs, and performance review processes. Proven experience in delivering workplace experience services and maintaining positive client relationships in a corporate or technology-led environment. Proficiency with CAFM systems, work order management platforms, and general digital tools (MS Office, Teams, SharePoint). Why CBRE When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants. Applicant AI Use Disclosure We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.
Automation Engineer - Manufacturing To £60k + Benefits. Greater Manchester. Ref: 25440 Attractive Pension (4% Employee Contribution, 7% employer contribution) Half-day Friday, Employee Assistance, Additional Holidays & Long Service Rewards, Life Assurance, Wellbeing Initiatives, Cycle to Work Scheme, Free on-site Parking, On-site EV Charging points Do you want to help drive the future of robotic manufacturing and automation within a world-class engineering environment? This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join a highly advanced manufacturing operation, supporting the implementation of automated welding, robotic assembly and large-scale production automation projects. Working within a dedicated Manufacturing Engineering team, you ll play a key role in developing innovative automated manufacturing solutions, improving production efficiency and supporting the introduction of cutting-edge robotic systems within a complex engineering environment. Perfect for someone who enjoys hands-on automation, process optimisation and continuous improvement within large-scale manufacturing. Automation Engineer - Manufacturing - The Role: Identify and implement automation opportunities across welding and fabrication operations Support specification and procurement of robotic welding cells, CNC fabrication centres and automated handling systems Lead installation, commissioning and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) activities Develop and optimise robot programs for complex manufacturing applications Utilise Off-Line Programming (OLP) software to minimise downtime during new product introduction (NPI) Troubleshoot PLCs and HMI systems to support automated manufacturing processes Analyse production data to improve cycle times, efficiency and product quality Apply Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies Develop SOPs, FMEAs and technical documentation for automated systems Support cross-functional engineering, production and maintenance teams Automation Engineer - Manufacturing - What We re Looking For: HND or Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering or Mechatronics Experience with industrial Robotics (ABB) and PLC systems (Siemens) Background within automated manufacturing or engineering environments Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and process optimisation Experience with NPI, automation integration and production improvement activities Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work collaboratively across engineering and production teams Knowledge of manufacturing safety and compliance standards Desirable experience includes: Robotic welding, CNC machining or automated fabrication systems Six Sigma or Lean certification Industry 4.0 or digital manufacturing technologies Heavy manufacturing experience within defence, automotive or aerospace sectors Why Join? Work on advanced automation and robotic manufacturing technology Opportunity to lead innovative automation and continuous improvement projects Technically challenging environment with excellent long-term career development Strong collaborative engineering culture Exposure to large-scale manufacturing and advanced production systems Opportunity to influence future manufacturing processes and operational excellence Interested? Located in Greater Manchester, this role would be commutable from Manchester, Oldham, Stockport, Rochdale and other surrounding If you re looking for a role where you can combine automation expertise, robotics and manufacturing innovation within a highly advanced engineering environment, we d love to speak with you, please contact Sharon Hill. AE2
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
Automation Engineer - Manufacturing To £60k + Benefits. Greater Manchester. Ref: 25440 Attractive Pension (4% Employee Contribution, 7% employer contribution) Half-day Friday, Employee Assistance, Additional Holidays & Long Service Rewards, Life Assurance, Wellbeing Initiatives, Cycle to Work Scheme, Free on-site Parking, On-site EV Charging points Do you want to help drive the future of robotic manufacturing and automation within a world-class engineering environment? This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join a highly advanced manufacturing operation, supporting the implementation of automated welding, robotic assembly and large-scale production automation projects. Working within a dedicated Manufacturing Engineering team, you ll play a key role in developing innovative automated manufacturing solutions, improving production efficiency and supporting the introduction of cutting-edge robotic systems within a complex engineering environment. Perfect for someone who enjoys hands-on automation, process optimisation and continuous improvement within large-scale manufacturing. Automation Engineer - Manufacturing - The Role: Identify and implement automation opportunities across welding and fabrication operations Support specification and procurement of robotic welding cells, CNC fabrication centres and automated handling systems Lead installation, commissioning and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) activities Develop and optimise robot programs for complex manufacturing applications Utilise Off-Line Programming (OLP) software to minimise downtime during new product introduction (NPI) Troubleshoot PLCs and HMI systems to support automated manufacturing processes Analyse production data to improve cycle times, efficiency and product quality Apply Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies Develop SOPs, FMEAs and technical documentation for automated systems Support cross-functional engineering, production and maintenance teams Automation Engineer - Manufacturing - What We re Looking For: HND or Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering or Mechatronics Experience with industrial Robotics (ABB) and PLC systems (Siemens) Background within automated manufacturing or engineering environments Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and process optimisation Experience with NPI, automation integration and production improvement activities Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work collaboratively across engineering and production teams Knowledge of manufacturing safety and compliance standards Desirable experience includes: Robotic welding, CNC machining or automated fabrication systems Six Sigma or Lean certification Industry 4.0 or digital manufacturing technologies Heavy manufacturing experience within defence, automotive or aerospace sectors Why Join? Work on advanced automation and robotic manufacturing technology Opportunity to lead innovative automation and continuous improvement projects Technically challenging environment with excellent long-term career development Strong collaborative engineering culture Exposure to large-scale manufacturing and advanced production systems Opportunity to influence future manufacturing processes and operational excellence Interested? Located in Greater Manchester, this role would be commutable from Manchester, Oldham, Stockport, Rochdale and other surrounding If you re looking for a role where you can combine automation expertise, robotics and manufacturing innovation within a highly advanced engineering environment, we d love to speak with you, please contact Sharon Hill. AE2
Role: Finance and Procurement Manager Employer: Single Source Regulations Office Sector: Non-Departmental Public Body Location: London / Hybrid / Remote Salary: Up to £59,000 (pro rata) and Civil Service Pension + up to Zones 1-6 London oyster card + 30 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata) Closing Date: 26 June 2026 Interviews planned for: W/c 6 July 2026 Working pattern: Part-time (0.8 FTE). The SSRO welcomes flexible working arrangements. Introduction The Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) is an executive non-departmental public body that supports the regulatory framework for single source defence contracts established by Part 2 of the Defence Reform Act 2014. It plays a key role in the regulation of the UK government's 'single source,' or non-competitive, procurement of military goods, works and services. The framework places controls on the prices of qualifying defence contracts and requires greater transparency from defence contractors. In conducting its functions, the SSRO aims to ensure that government obtains good value for money in its expenditure on qualifying defence contracts, and that contractors are paid fair and reasonable prices. By working for the SSRO you will be an important part of a dynamic organisation. Our staff have a range of professional skills and include accountants, analysts, economists, researchers, and military experts. The SSRO is seeking a qualified accountant with experience in preparing and managing a corporate budget. This role involves managing a tight budget and provides an opportunity to tackle complex transactions working in an outsourced system environment. You will also be required to provide advice on the SSRO's financial policies and ensuring compliance across the organisation. Working with the Head of Corporate Services, this role will also provide end-to-end procurement support for the organisation's purchasing of goods and services. Whilst a procurement qualification is not needed for this role, some procurement experience (ideally gained in the public sector) is required. Role Responsibilities Finance Lead on the preparation of the SSRO's corporate budget and the subsequent management of it. Ensuring regular review of expenditure takes place; developing relationships with budget holders and/or managers within SSRO and understanding their priorities and spending plans; providing advice and guidance. Communicating and interpreting of financial data to non-financial managers to facilitate monitoring of annual spend outturn on projects and long-term contracts; Production of monthly, quarterly and annual budgets and forecast reporting. Liaising with budget holders and/or managers to collate information and identify key financial risks, pressures and opportunities. Adminstration of the quarterly drawdown of Grant-In-Aid funding. Providing input into the development of and then ensuring compliance with finance and procurement policies and procedures. Lead on the production of the Remunertion Report for inclusion in the Annual Report and Accounts. Assist with the management of the outsourced finance and payroll contract and supplier. Liaise with internal and external auditors on matters relating to the budget and remuneration report. Provide cover, as needed for the Finance Manager. Procurement Provide end-to-end procurement support activity, while identifying and managing procurement risks, including: supporting service managers in identifying appropriate routes to market, production of procurement project plans, securing internal approvals and managing any market pre-engagement. preparing and issuing procurement documentation and co-ordinating communications with bidders. supporting evaluation panels, assisting the Legal Team with any contract negotiations and making the contract award; and fulfilling relevant transparency requirements, including the publishing of notices and compliance with relevant government procurement policy. Contribute to the review and development of the SSRO's Procurement Strategy, policy and processes. Undertake periodic reviews and updating of the SSRO's procurement policy and procedures. Manage the SSRO's Contract Register and contract management processes. Liaise with internal and external auditors on matters relating to procurement. General Engage actively with internal and external stakeholders and work closely with them. Manage and maintain effective relationships. Actively learn and develop your skills and experience. Act with integrity, apply the SSRO's governance procedures, and promote good governance. Make best use of available technology and contribute to the delivery of new and innovative ways to deliver our work that improve quality and efficiency. Promote the SSRO's values. Undertake such other duties as the SSRO may require, in line with business need. Support working relationships with the MOD sponsor team, the internal audit function, NAO and HM Treasury. Represent the SSRO in meetings and other forums as requested. Participate actively and constructively in discussions in line with the SSRO's vision, values, objectives, and priorities. What skills do I need to be effective in this role? Essential criteria AAT qualified or Part qualified accountant e.g., CAB, ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA or equivalent Experience of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and supporting senior management with decision making. Experience of supporting end-to-end procurement activity. Strong financial analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, generate insights and construct solutions. Good communication skills with the ability to explain financial data to non-financial managers. Intermediate excel skills. Demonstrable ability to meet deadlines and a "can do" attitude with the willingness and ability to work flexibly and undertake a wide variety of activities. A natural team player who can interact easily with colleagues and have strong communication skills. An ability to switch between tasks, to quickly get up-to-speed on new subjects and to deliver to sometimes challenging timetables, consistently delivering high quality and robust advice and support. Strong communication skills, with ability to explain and defend a position to a variety of audiences and to express procurement issues in easy-to-understand plain English. A team player who enjoys and has experience of working collaboratively with others. An ability to build strong working relationships, internally and externally, and to engage with stakeholders at all levels in business and government. Desirable criteria Relevant professional qualification(s), or part qualification in procurement and supply. A good understanding of the defence sector. Experience of contract relationship management, and an understanding of how that can deliver and improve value for money. Experience of working in a similarly sized and funded NDPB, or a public body would be an advantage but is not essential Security clearance The role will require you to undergo and successfully secure national security vetting and obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. Applying for the position To apply for the position, please submit both of the following: A covering letter of no more than 1000 words (font size 12), clearly explaining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as outlined above, using appropriate examples; and Your CV, setting out your qualifications and experience. This should clearly include any professional bodies of which you are a member. Applications that do not contain both covering letter and CV may be rejected. The SSRO embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. We recruit by merit based on fair and open competition. Contact point for applicants:
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
Role: Finance and Procurement Manager Employer: Single Source Regulations Office Sector: Non-Departmental Public Body Location: London / Hybrid / Remote Salary: Up to £59,000 (pro rata) and Civil Service Pension + up to Zones 1-6 London oyster card + 30 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata) Closing Date: 26 June 2026 Interviews planned for: W/c 6 July 2026 Working pattern: Part-time (0.8 FTE). The SSRO welcomes flexible working arrangements. Introduction The Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) is an executive non-departmental public body that supports the regulatory framework for single source defence contracts established by Part 2 of the Defence Reform Act 2014. It plays a key role in the regulation of the UK government's 'single source,' or non-competitive, procurement of military goods, works and services. The framework places controls on the prices of qualifying defence contracts and requires greater transparency from defence contractors. In conducting its functions, the SSRO aims to ensure that government obtains good value for money in its expenditure on qualifying defence contracts, and that contractors are paid fair and reasonable prices. By working for the SSRO you will be an important part of a dynamic organisation. Our staff have a range of professional skills and include accountants, analysts, economists, researchers, and military experts. The SSRO is seeking a qualified accountant with experience in preparing and managing a corporate budget. This role involves managing a tight budget and provides an opportunity to tackle complex transactions working in an outsourced system environment. You will also be required to provide advice on the SSRO's financial policies and ensuring compliance across the organisation. Working with the Head of Corporate Services, this role will also provide end-to-end procurement support for the organisation's purchasing of goods and services. Whilst a procurement qualification is not needed for this role, some procurement experience (ideally gained in the public sector) is required. Role Responsibilities Finance Lead on the preparation of the SSRO's corporate budget and the subsequent management of it. Ensuring regular review of expenditure takes place; developing relationships with budget holders and/or managers within SSRO and understanding their priorities and spending plans; providing advice and guidance. Communicating and interpreting of financial data to non-financial managers to facilitate monitoring of annual spend outturn on projects and long-term contracts; Production of monthly, quarterly and annual budgets and forecast reporting. Liaising with budget holders and/or managers to collate information and identify key financial risks, pressures and opportunities. Adminstration of the quarterly drawdown of Grant-In-Aid funding. Providing input into the development of and then ensuring compliance with finance and procurement policies and procedures. Lead on the production of the Remunertion Report for inclusion in the Annual Report and Accounts. Assist with the management of the outsourced finance and payroll contract and supplier. Liaise with internal and external auditors on matters relating to the budget and remuneration report. Provide cover, as needed for the Finance Manager. Procurement Provide end-to-end procurement support activity, while identifying and managing procurement risks, including: supporting service managers in identifying appropriate routes to market, production of procurement project plans, securing internal approvals and managing any market pre-engagement. preparing and issuing procurement documentation and co-ordinating communications with bidders. supporting evaluation panels, assisting the Legal Team with any contract negotiations and making the contract award; and fulfilling relevant transparency requirements, including the publishing of notices and compliance with relevant government procurement policy. Contribute to the review and development of the SSRO's Procurement Strategy, policy and processes. Undertake periodic reviews and updating of the SSRO's procurement policy and procedures. Manage the SSRO's Contract Register and contract management processes. Liaise with internal and external auditors on matters relating to procurement. General Engage actively with internal and external stakeholders and work closely with them. Manage and maintain effective relationships. Actively learn and develop your skills and experience. Act with integrity, apply the SSRO's governance procedures, and promote good governance. Make best use of available technology and contribute to the delivery of new and innovative ways to deliver our work that improve quality and efficiency. Promote the SSRO's values. Undertake such other duties as the SSRO may require, in line with business need. Support working relationships with the MOD sponsor team, the internal audit function, NAO and HM Treasury. Represent the SSRO in meetings and other forums as requested. Participate actively and constructively in discussions in line with the SSRO's vision, values, objectives, and priorities. What skills do I need to be effective in this role? Essential criteria AAT qualified or Part qualified accountant e.g., CAB, ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA or equivalent Experience of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and supporting senior management with decision making. Experience of supporting end-to-end procurement activity. Strong financial analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, generate insights and construct solutions. Good communication skills with the ability to explain financial data to non-financial managers. Intermediate excel skills. Demonstrable ability to meet deadlines and a "can do" attitude with the willingness and ability to work flexibly and undertake a wide variety of activities. A natural team player who can interact easily with colleagues and have strong communication skills. An ability to switch between tasks, to quickly get up-to-speed on new subjects and to deliver to sometimes challenging timetables, consistently delivering high quality and robust advice and support. Strong communication skills, with ability to explain and defend a position to a variety of audiences and to express procurement issues in easy-to-understand plain English. A team player who enjoys and has experience of working collaboratively with others. An ability to build strong working relationships, internally and externally, and to engage with stakeholders at all levels in business and government. Desirable criteria Relevant professional qualification(s), or part qualification in procurement and supply. A good understanding of the defence sector. Experience of contract relationship management, and an understanding of how that can deliver and improve value for money. Experience of working in a similarly sized and funded NDPB, or a public body would be an advantage but is not essential Security clearance The role will require you to undergo and successfully secure national security vetting and obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. Applying for the position To apply for the position, please submit both of the following: A covering letter of no more than 1000 words (font size 12), clearly explaining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as outlined above, using appropriate examples; and Your CV, setting out your qualifications and experience. This should clearly include any professional bodies of which you are a member. Applications that do not contain both covering letter and CV may be rejected. The SSRO embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. We recruit by merit based on fair and open competition. Contact point for applicants:
Head of DDaT (Interim) Berkshire, South East England Hybrid 800- 900 per day (Inside IR35) Initial 6-Month Contract Sellick Partnership are currently partnered with a large Public Sector organisation to recruit an experienced Head of DDaT to support a major organisation-wide transformation programme. This is a pivotal leadership role within Digital, Data and Technology, responsible for leading the delivery of technology-enabled change and overseeing a portfolio of strategic transformation and improvement projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping shape and deliver the organisation's future digital operating model, whilst acting as the client-side lead for key delivery partners and suppliers. As the Head of DDaT, you will work closely with the Director of Digital, Data and Technology and senior leadership teams to drive successful programme delivery across a fast-paced and evolving environment. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on programme leadership and stakeholder engagement. What you will be doing as Head of DDaT Delivery: Lead delivery across a portfolio of technology transformation and improvement programmes. Support the procurement and onboarding of a strategic delivery partner, acting as the client-side lead throughout programme delivery. Oversee key DDaT improvement projects, including Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service and SharePoint migration initiatives. Drive continuous improvement across service delivery and project management practices. Embed best practice programme and project management methodologies across the DDaT function. Work collaboratively with senior stakeholders and operational teams to ensure the successful delivery of transformation objectives. Manage third-party technology suppliers and consultancy partners within a complex transformation environment. Support the wider organisational transformation agenda through technology-enabled change and innovation. What you will need experience in for the Head of DDaT Delivery role: 10+ years' experience delivering large-scale technology implementation and transformation programmes. Strong understanding of MSP, PRINCE2, and Agile delivery methodologies. Experience managing business change and organisational transformation initiatives. Knowledge of change management approaches, such as ADKAR. Experience managing technology vendors, consultancy partners, and external suppliers. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to operate effectively within a collaborative and evolving environment. Previous Local Government or wider Public Sector experience would be advantageous. What the successful Head of DDaT Delivery will receive: Competitive day rate of 800- 900 per day (Inside IR35). Initial 6-month contract with potential for extension. Hybrid working arrangement with 2 days onsite per week. Opportunity to play a key role in a major public sector transformation programme. If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience for the Head of DDaT position, then please apply or reach out to Sadie at Sellick Partnership for more information. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
Jun 13, 2026
Contractor
Head of DDaT (Interim) Berkshire, South East England Hybrid 800- 900 per day (Inside IR35) Initial 6-Month Contract Sellick Partnership are currently partnered with a large Public Sector organisation to recruit an experienced Head of DDaT to support a major organisation-wide transformation programme. This is a pivotal leadership role within Digital, Data and Technology, responsible for leading the delivery of technology-enabled change and overseeing a portfolio of strategic transformation and improvement projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping shape and deliver the organisation's future digital operating model, whilst acting as the client-side lead for key delivery partners and suppliers. As the Head of DDaT, you will work closely with the Director of Digital, Data and Technology and senior leadership teams to drive successful programme delivery across a fast-paced and evolving environment. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on programme leadership and stakeholder engagement. What you will be doing as Head of DDaT Delivery: Lead delivery across a portfolio of technology transformation and improvement programmes. Support the procurement and onboarding of a strategic delivery partner, acting as the client-side lead throughout programme delivery. Oversee key DDaT improvement projects, including Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service and SharePoint migration initiatives. Drive continuous improvement across service delivery and project management practices. Embed best practice programme and project management methodologies across the DDaT function. Work collaboratively with senior stakeholders and operational teams to ensure the successful delivery of transformation objectives. Manage third-party technology suppliers and consultancy partners within a complex transformation environment. Support the wider organisational transformation agenda through technology-enabled change and innovation. What you will need experience in for the Head of DDaT Delivery role: 10+ years' experience delivering large-scale technology implementation and transformation programmes. Strong understanding of MSP, PRINCE2, and Agile delivery methodologies. Experience managing business change and organisational transformation initiatives. Knowledge of change management approaches, such as ADKAR. Experience managing technology vendors, consultancy partners, and external suppliers. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to operate effectively within a collaborative and evolving environment. Previous Local Government or wider Public Sector experience would be advantageous. What the successful Head of DDaT Delivery will receive: Competitive day rate of 800- 900 per day (Inside IR35). Initial 6-month contract with potential for extension. Hybrid working arrangement with 2 days onsite per week. Opportunity to play a key role in a major public sector transformation programme. If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience for the Head of DDaT position, then please apply or reach out to Sadie at Sellick Partnership for more information. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
Why join Marshall Land Systems in this role: A Purchasing & Supply Chain team member who is part of a cross functional project team, alongside other project roles accountable for managing and reporting all supplier and subcontractor delivery performance (cost, quality and delivery). A key aspect of this position will be to ensure that material cost is managed to the budget baseline and supplier/subcontractor compliance is managed to ensure delivery of contractual deliverables and identifying and mitigating all risks that may affect this. Job Description Manage the relationship with all key suppliers across the project Ensure clear alignment between Marshall and all Suppliers on all key contractual deliverables and documentation as Terms and Conditions, Statement of Work and Schedule of requirements. Facilitate regular project reviews with all appropriate suppliers invited all necessary functional leaders as required Manage any non-compliances of suppliers to the contract seeking specialist support from the Bid Procurement Team or Category Team as required Tracking and regularly review supply and supplier risks against the programme Provide monthly subcontractor performance status reports to Head of Subcontract management project managers Ensuring all suppliers execute their responsibilities under the contract Validate and approve supplier payments in accordance with the contract Tasks: Develop and sustain strong relationships with all key project, business and functional stakeholders Provide weekly 4-Box reports detailing Successes Opportunities Failures and Threats (SOFT) to project managers and Head of Subcontract Management Apply if you have most of the following: Strong Communication Skills Awareness of Project Management Strong Negotiator Strong Commercial acumen Ability to multi-task At least 5 years of experience in project and/or subcontractor management Awareness of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software ideally IFS Successful track record of managing a variety of suppliers / contracts Cross functional working International supplier management APM certified - an advantage CIPS - not essential The benefits we will offer you include: 27 days holiday increasing with service up to 30 days (option to buy /sell). Pension contributions up to 9%. Private medical insurance. Extensive flexible benefit program including Cycle to Work. Life assurance at 4x basic salary. Enhanced parental leave and pay. Paid volunteering leave. Access to industry leading wellbeing resources and tools. Introduction to Marshall Land Systems Marshall Land Systems is a Canadian-owned global company with an unrivalled pedigree of British engineering excellence. From its origins in Cambridge, UK, through more than a century of innovation, pioneering advances from the nose of Concorde to the early Hydrogen fuel cell technology that ultimately powered the moon landings, Marshall engineers now continue to innovate specialist vehicles and infrastructure for NATO forces across the world. From bomb disposal vehicles to deployed shelters, from command and control to CT scanners on the battlefield, Marshall Land Systems protects people in critical situations with the very best in engineering. It employs 600 people with major facilities the UK, Canada, and the Netherlands.
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
Why join Marshall Land Systems in this role: A Purchasing & Supply Chain team member who is part of a cross functional project team, alongside other project roles accountable for managing and reporting all supplier and subcontractor delivery performance (cost, quality and delivery). A key aspect of this position will be to ensure that material cost is managed to the budget baseline and supplier/subcontractor compliance is managed to ensure delivery of contractual deliverables and identifying and mitigating all risks that may affect this. Job Description Manage the relationship with all key suppliers across the project Ensure clear alignment between Marshall and all Suppliers on all key contractual deliverables and documentation as Terms and Conditions, Statement of Work and Schedule of requirements. Facilitate regular project reviews with all appropriate suppliers invited all necessary functional leaders as required Manage any non-compliances of suppliers to the contract seeking specialist support from the Bid Procurement Team or Category Team as required Tracking and regularly review supply and supplier risks against the programme Provide monthly subcontractor performance status reports to Head of Subcontract management project managers Ensuring all suppliers execute their responsibilities under the contract Validate and approve supplier payments in accordance with the contract Tasks: Develop and sustain strong relationships with all key project, business and functional stakeholders Provide weekly 4-Box reports detailing Successes Opportunities Failures and Threats (SOFT) to project managers and Head of Subcontract Management Apply if you have most of the following: Strong Communication Skills Awareness of Project Management Strong Negotiator Strong Commercial acumen Ability to multi-task At least 5 years of experience in project and/or subcontractor management Awareness of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software ideally IFS Successful track record of managing a variety of suppliers / contracts Cross functional working International supplier management APM certified - an advantage CIPS - not essential The benefits we will offer you include: 27 days holiday increasing with service up to 30 days (option to buy /sell). Pension contributions up to 9%. Private medical insurance. Extensive flexible benefit program including Cycle to Work. Life assurance at 4x basic salary. Enhanced parental leave and pay. Paid volunteering leave. Access to industry leading wellbeing resources and tools. Introduction to Marshall Land Systems Marshall Land Systems is a Canadian-owned global company with an unrivalled pedigree of British engineering excellence. From its origins in Cambridge, UK, through more than a century of innovation, pioneering advances from the nose of Concorde to the early Hydrogen fuel cell technology that ultimately powered the moon landings, Marshall engineers now continue to innovate specialist vehicles and infrastructure for NATO forces across the world. From bomb disposal vehicles to deployed shelters, from command and control to CT scanners on the battlefield, Marshall Land Systems protects people in critical situations with the very best in engineering. It employs 600 people with major facilities the UK, Canada, and the Netherlands.
Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by a well-known media giant to recruit for an Indirect Procurement Specialist. Alongside the basic salary this role also comes with a very attractive bonus scheme and various benefits. Job Overview The Procurement Specialist will support the business acquiring the best value goods and services necessary to meet the company's requirements and operations by being a lead for sourcing projects, negotiating contracts, and building strong internal and external relationships. All while working closely with senior stakeholders across the business and acting as a key liaison between business stakeholders, Legal, Information Security, Technology and Finance teams. The role carries autonomy and a visible impact, with multiple workstreams running in parallel and the opportunity to shape procurement practice across the organisation. Duties: Supporting key stakeholders across the business with the delivery of their department's strategies. Identifying cost saving opportunities. Leading on supplier negotiations to get the best value for the business. Supporting sourcing activities with actions such as market research, the creation & issuing of RFx's documentation, carrying out tenders of all sizes and collating detailed supplier responses for the business to make critical decisions. Create & maintain visibility of the Procurement team's projects and contracts prioritisation. Perform and support supplier due diligence process, highlighting areas of risk to the relevant stakeholders. Build and maintain positive relationships with the various stakeholders (internal and external), addressing any issues to maintain positive supplier performance. Provide data and insights on procurement activities, including spend analysis and supplier performance reports. Carry out administrative tasks such as making sure contracts and important documentation are consistently saved in their relevant locations. Suggest and support the implementation of new processes across the business and within the Procurement team. Monitor the contract expiry report to prevent any lapse in services by negotiating contract renewals which are essential to the business' operation. Ensure all procurement activities adhere to our company policies & guidelines, as well as industry best practices. Person Specification Clear understanding and experience of the end-to-end procurement cycle and all the stages involved in acquiring goods and services. Excellent negotiation skills. Good communication skills at all levels. Well organised, adaptive, and good time management skills. Strong analytical skills. Computer proficiency (comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite Attention to detail. Ability to work independently. Qualification at higher national or degree level is desirable but not essential. CIPS qualification (or working towards) is desirable but not essential. 51718DH INDPRO The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by a well-known media giant to recruit for an Indirect Procurement Specialist. Alongside the basic salary this role also comes with a very attractive bonus scheme and various benefits. Job Overview The Procurement Specialist will support the business acquiring the best value goods and services necessary to meet the company's requirements and operations by being a lead for sourcing projects, negotiating contracts, and building strong internal and external relationships. All while working closely with senior stakeholders across the business and acting as a key liaison between business stakeholders, Legal, Information Security, Technology and Finance teams. The role carries autonomy and a visible impact, with multiple workstreams running in parallel and the opportunity to shape procurement practice across the organisation. Duties: Supporting key stakeholders across the business with the delivery of their department's strategies. Identifying cost saving opportunities. Leading on supplier negotiations to get the best value for the business. Supporting sourcing activities with actions such as market research, the creation & issuing of RFx's documentation, carrying out tenders of all sizes and collating detailed supplier responses for the business to make critical decisions. Create & maintain visibility of the Procurement team's projects and contracts prioritisation. Perform and support supplier due diligence process, highlighting areas of risk to the relevant stakeholders. Build and maintain positive relationships with the various stakeholders (internal and external), addressing any issues to maintain positive supplier performance. Provide data and insights on procurement activities, including spend analysis and supplier performance reports. Carry out administrative tasks such as making sure contracts and important documentation are consistently saved in their relevant locations. Suggest and support the implementation of new processes across the business and within the Procurement team. Monitor the contract expiry report to prevent any lapse in services by negotiating contract renewals which are essential to the business' operation. Ensure all procurement activities adhere to our company policies & guidelines, as well as industry best practices. Person Specification Clear understanding and experience of the end-to-end procurement cycle and all the stages involved in acquiring goods and services. Excellent negotiation skills. Good communication skills at all levels. Well organised, adaptive, and good time management skills. Strong analytical skills. Computer proficiency (comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite Attention to detail. Ability to work independently. Qualification at higher national or degree level is desirable but not essential. CIPS qualification (or working towards) is desirable but not essential. 51718DH INDPRO The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.
AI Project Manager AI Project Manager - AI Rollout (Claude) Role Overview We are seeking an experienced AI Project Manager to lead the end-to-end rollout of Claude AI solutions across a major client organisation. This role will act as the central delivery lead across strategy, implementation, governance, stakeholder engagement, vendor management, and adoption. The successful candidate will oversee the full lifecycle of the AI deployment, from discovery and use-case definition through implementation, training, rollout, optimisation, and operational governance. The role requires strong programme management capabilities combined with excellent communication and writing skills, as the individual will be responsible for producing executive-level documentation, rollout communications, policies, training materials, and client-facing deliverables. This is a highly cross-functional role working across client stakeholders, internal delivery teams, AI vendors, security, legal, operations, and change management functions. Key Responsibilities AI Rollout & Programme Delivery Lead the end-to-end deployment of Claude AI across the client organisation Define and manage project scope, timelines, deliverables, budgets, and risks Coordinate cross-functional teams including technical, operational, legal, compliance, and business stakeholders Develop phased rollout strategies and adoption plans Manage pilot programmes, feedback loops, and scaling initiatives Track delivery progress and provide regular reporting to leadership teams Vendor & Partner Management Act as the primary point of contact for AI vendors and implementation partners Manage vendor relationships, contracts, deliverables, SLAs, and escalation processes Coordinate with platform providers and third-party integrators to ensure successful deployment and support Evaluate vendor performance and identify optimisation opportunities Stakeholder Engagement & Communication Build strong relationships with executive sponsors and business stakeholders Facilitate workshops, steering committees, and governance meetings Translate technical AI concepts into clear business language Drive alignment between business goals and AI implementation strategies Writing & Documentation Produce high-quality project documentation, business cases, rollout plans, governance frameworks, and executive presentations Develop AI usage policies, operating procedures, and risk management documentation Create user guides, training content, FAQs, communications, and adoption materials Draft client-ready reports and implementation updates Governance, Risk & Compliance Ensure AI deployment aligns with organisational governance, security, and compliance requirements Support responsible AI practices, data privacy standards, and risk mitigation activities Coordinate approvals across legal, procurement, cybersecurity, and compliance functions Adoption & Change Management Drive user adoption initiatives and change management activities Support training programmes and enablement sessions for end users and leadership teams Gather user feedback and identify continuous improvement opportunities Measure adoption, engagement, and operational impact Required Skills & Experience Proven experience managing enterprise technology or AI transformation programmes Experience delivering end-to-end software or SaaS implementations Strong vendor and stakeholder management experience Excellent written communication and documentation skills Ability to manage multiple workstreams in complex client environments Strong organisational and problem-solving skills Experience working with executive stakeholders and cross-functional teams Familiarity with AI tools, large language models, or generative AI platforms such as Claude, ChatGPT, or Microsoft Copilot Preferred Experience Experience with enterprise AI governance or responsible AI frameworks Background in consulting, digital transformation, or technology delivery Experience within regulated industries or large enterprise environments Understanding of change management and user adoption strategies Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, or hybrid project delivery methodologies Success Measures Successful rollout and adoption of Claude AI across the client organisation Delivery against project timelines, budgets, and quality expectations Positive stakeholder engagement and user adoption metrics Effective governance and operational management of AI capabilities High-quality written deliverables and executive communications
Jun 13, 2026
Contractor
AI Project Manager AI Project Manager - AI Rollout (Claude) Role Overview We are seeking an experienced AI Project Manager to lead the end-to-end rollout of Claude AI solutions across a major client organisation. This role will act as the central delivery lead across strategy, implementation, governance, stakeholder engagement, vendor management, and adoption. The successful candidate will oversee the full lifecycle of the AI deployment, from discovery and use-case definition through implementation, training, rollout, optimisation, and operational governance. The role requires strong programme management capabilities combined with excellent communication and writing skills, as the individual will be responsible for producing executive-level documentation, rollout communications, policies, training materials, and client-facing deliverables. This is a highly cross-functional role working across client stakeholders, internal delivery teams, AI vendors, security, legal, operations, and change management functions. Key Responsibilities AI Rollout & Programme Delivery Lead the end-to-end deployment of Claude AI across the client organisation Define and manage project scope, timelines, deliverables, budgets, and risks Coordinate cross-functional teams including technical, operational, legal, compliance, and business stakeholders Develop phased rollout strategies and adoption plans Manage pilot programmes, feedback loops, and scaling initiatives Track delivery progress and provide regular reporting to leadership teams Vendor & Partner Management Act as the primary point of contact for AI vendors and implementation partners Manage vendor relationships, contracts, deliverables, SLAs, and escalation processes Coordinate with platform providers and third-party integrators to ensure successful deployment and support Evaluate vendor performance and identify optimisation opportunities Stakeholder Engagement & Communication Build strong relationships with executive sponsors and business stakeholders Facilitate workshops, steering committees, and governance meetings Translate technical AI concepts into clear business language Drive alignment between business goals and AI implementation strategies Writing & Documentation Produce high-quality project documentation, business cases, rollout plans, governance frameworks, and executive presentations Develop AI usage policies, operating procedures, and risk management documentation Create user guides, training content, FAQs, communications, and adoption materials Draft client-ready reports and implementation updates Governance, Risk & Compliance Ensure AI deployment aligns with organisational governance, security, and compliance requirements Support responsible AI practices, data privacy standards, and risk mitigation activities Coordinate approvals across legal, procurement, cybersecurity, and compliance functions Adoption & Change Management Drive user adoption initiatives and change management activities Support training programmes and enablement sessions for end users and leadership teams Gather user feedback and identify continuous improvement opportunities Measure adoption, engagement, and operational impact Required Skills & Experience Proven experience managing enterprise technology or AI transformation programmes Experience delivering end-to-end software or SaaS implementations Strong vendor and stakeholder management experience Excellent written communication and documentation skills Ability to manage multiple workstreams in complex client environments Strong organisational and problem-solving skills Experience working with executive stakeholders and cross-functional teams Familiarity with AI tools, large language models, or generative AI platforms such as Claude, ChatGPT, or Microsoft Copilot Preferred Experience Experience with enterprise AI governance or responsible AI frameworks Background in consulting, digital transformation, or technology delivery Experience within regulated industries or large enterprise environments Understanding of change management and user adoption strategies Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, or hybrid project delivery methodologies Success Measures Successful rollout and adoption of Claude AI across the client organisation Delivery against project timelines, budgets, and quality expectations Positive stakeholder engagement and user adoption metrics Effective governance and operational management of AI capabilities High-quality written deliverables and executive communications
Client Local Authority in Barking Job Title Resident Engagement Officer Pay Rate 22.54 an hour PAYE/ 29.42 an hour UMBRELLA Hours 35 Hours a week(Mon-Fri) Duration Initial 6 Month Contract Location HYBRID WORKING- 3 Days office based/site visits in Barking Description Job Purpose To deliver a responsive and dynamic resident engagement function across all of the Council's social housing properties. To ensure that housing services meet and exceed the requirements of the Regulator of Social Housing's Transparency Influence and Accountability Consumer Standard, ensuring that as a social landlord the Council takes tenants' views into account and provides relevant information in an accessible form on accessing services and the performance of the housing service. To be responsible for scheduling and delivering on specific programmes and events including awareness-raising campaigns, consultation on specific policies and proposed changes to services, gathering feedback on the quality of services, and measuring residents' satisfaction with housing services. Specific Accountabilities of the Role To engage with tenants and other residents in the Council's housing stock, delivering a full programme of engagement projects and meeting the requirements of the Regulator of Social Housing's Transparency Influence and Accountability Consumer Standard. To organise and facilitate public and online meetings, surveys, surgeries etc. across the borough to capture the views of tenants and to provide a comprehensive set of opportunities for them to make their voices heard and to contribute to the development of housing services. To lead meetings with tenants and residents, ensuring all voices are heard and that follow-up actions are captured and implemented after the meeting, with all attendees advised of progress ( you said, we did') To lead on developing initiatives to increase the participation of a wide range of tenants and leaseholders in all engagement events and activities; to support tenants and residents to take an active part in resident engagement, utilising creative and innovative engagement methods to drive participation. To assist other teams in Housing to collate and present performance information in a way that is accessible and easy to understand, and to provide opportunities for comment and scrutiny on performance as an integral part of the engagement programme. To promote digital inclusion amongst tenants to enable them to engage with LBBD using improved technology; and to enable tenants to take part in engagement activities by more traditional means if necessary. To work closely with other teams in Housing including Housing Management and Asset Management to coordinate tenant engagement activities and ensure that they provide specialist input into the dialogue with tenants about all housing services. To facilitate induction and training programmes for tenants joining the Tenants Scrutiny Panel and other bodies such as recruitment panels or procurement panels, ensuring they are empowered to play a full role in these exercises as the voice of the tenants. Experience: Knowledge of effective community engagement techniques and practices. Knowledge of the Regulator of Social Housing's Transparency Influence and Accountability Consumer Standard for social housing providers Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Jun 12, 2026
Contractor
Client Local Authority in Barking Job Title Resident Engagement Officer Pay Rate 22.54 an hour PAYE/ 29.42 an hour UMBRELLA Hours 35 Hours a week(Mon-Fri) Duration Initial 6 Month Contract Location HYBRID WORKING- 3 Days office based/site visits in Barking Description Job Purpose To deliver a responsive and dynamic resident engagement function across all of the Council's social housing properties. To ensure that housing services meet and exceed the requirements of the Regulator of Social Housing's Transparency Influence and Accountability Consumer Standard, ensuring that as a social landlord the Council takes tenants' views into account and provides relevant information in an accessible form on accessing services and the performance of the housing service. To be responsible for scheduling and delivering on specific programmes and events including awareness-raising campaigns, consultation on specific policies and proposed changes to services, gathering feedback on the quality of services, and measuring residents' satisfaction with housing services. Specific Accountabilities of the Role To engage with tenants and other residents in the Council's housing stock, delivering a full programme of engagement projects and meeting the requirements of the Regulator of Social Housing's Transparency Influence and Accountability Consumer Standard. To organise and facilitate public and online meetings, surveys, surgeries etc. across the borough to capture the views of tenants and to provide a comprehensive set of opportunities for them to make their voices heard and to contribute to the development of housing services. To lead meetings with tenants and residents, ensuring all voices are heard and that follow-up actions are captured and implemented after the meeting, with all attendees advised of progress ( you said, we did') To lead on developing initiatives to increase the participation of a wide range of tenants and leaseholders in all engagement events and activities; to support tenants and residents to take an active part in resident engagement, utilising creative and innovative engagement methods to drive participation. To assist other teams in Housing to collate and present performance information in a way that is accessible and easy to understand, and to provide opportunities for comment and scrutiny on performance as an integral part of the engagement programme. To promote digital inclusion amongst tenants to enable them to engage with LBBD using improved technology; and to enable tenants to take part in engagement activities by more traditional means if necessary. To work closely with other teams in Housing including Housing Management and Asset Management to coordinate tenant engagement activities and ensure that they provide specialist input into the dialogue with tenants about all housing services. To facilitate induction and training programmes for tenants joining the Tenants Scrutiny Panel and other bodies such as recruitment panels or procurement panels, ensuring they are empowered to play a full role in these exercises as the voice of the tenants. Experience: Knowledge of effective community engagement techniques and practices. Knowledge of the Regulator of Social Housing's Transparency Influence and Accountability Consumer Standard for social housing providers Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
About the Role: Reporting to the Alliance Director you will lead the operational delivery of one of EMEA's most prestigious integrated facilities management accounts in the technology sector. This is a rare opportunity to direct operations across a world-class portfolio spanning prestige corporate headquarters, innovation campuses, and cutting-edge Labs - shaping the workplace environments where the next generation of technology is conceived, built, and brought to life. What You'll Do: Strategic & Operational Leadership Own the EMEA operational delivery strategy, translating the alliance vision into actionable regional plans that drive performance, innovation, and client satisfaction Direct operations across 40+ locations encompassing prestige offices, data centres, innovation labs, and specialist Labs facilities requiring bespoke operational protocols Lead and develop a team of Regional/Country Operations Managers and specialist engineers, building a high-performance culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement Serve as the senior escalation point for all operational matters, ensuring rapid resolution and proactive risk management across the portfolio Performance & Commercial Excellence Drive consistent achievement and outperformance of contractual KPIs/SLAs across all EMEA locations, implementing robust governance and performance management frameworks Own regional P&L accountability, managing operational budgets, identifying cost efficiencies, and delivering measurable value to the client and the business Lead capital planning and project delivery for the region - identifying lifecycle investment needs, preparing business cases, and overseeing execution of capital programmes Develop and manage the regional supply chain strategy including vendor procurement, RFP management, contract negotiation, and ongoing performance management of subcontractors Safety, Compliance & Sustainability Champion a zero-harm safety culture across all operations, ensuring full compliance with local regulations, client standards, and industry frameworks (ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001) Drive the sustainability and net-zero agenda - implementing energy management programmes, monitoring utility consumption, and delivering against ESG targets and science-based reduction commitments Ensure regulatory compliance across 20 jurisdictions, maintaining expert awareness of varying national codes, fire & life safety requirements, and environmental legislation Innovation & Client Partnership Act as a trusted advisor to the client's EMEA Workplace leadership team - bringing market intelligence, operational innovation, and thought leadership that elevates the partnership Drive digital transformation of FM operations: CMMS/CAFM optimisation, IoT sensor deployment, predictive maintenance, and data-driven decision making Develop and embed operational playbooks, standard operating procedures, and best-practice frameworks that ensure consistency and scalability across the portfolio Lead mobilisation and integration of new sites into the account, ensuring seamless transition and rapid achievement of steady-state operational maturity What You'll Need: Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Business, or related discipline Held roles within Senior FM/operations leadership, with demonstrable experience at Director level on large-scale IFM accounts Proven multi-country/multi-site operational management across EMEA (minimum 10+ locations) Track record managing portfolios of 30M+ annual operational spend Experience in technology sector, life sciences, or similarly complex/high-specification environments Strong commercial acumen - P&L ownership, budget management, and contract governance Experience leading teams of 100+ across multiple geographies and cultures Why CBRE When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants. Applicant AI Use Disclosure We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
About the Role: Reporting to the Alliance Director you will lead the operational delivery of one of EMEA's most prestigious integrated facilities management accounts in the technology sector. This is a rare opportunity to direct operations across a world-class portfolio spanning prestige corporate headquarters, innovation campuses, and cutting-edge Labs - shaping the workplace environments where the next generation of technology is conceived, built, and brought to life. What You'll Do: Strategic & Operational Leadership Own the EMEA operational delivery strategy, translating the alliance vision into actionable regional plans that drive performance, innovation, and client satisfaction Direct operations across 40+ locations encompassing prestige offices, data centres, innovation labs, and specialist Labs facilities requiring bespoke operational protocols Lead and develop a team of Regional/Country Operations Managers and specialist engineers, building a high-performance culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement Serve as the senior escalation point for all operational matters, ensuring rapid resolution and proactive risk management across the portfolio Performance & Commercial Excellence Drive consistent achievement and outperformance of contractual KPIs/SLAs across all EMEA locations, implementing robust governance and performance management frameworks Own regional P&L accountability, managing operational budgets, identifying cost efficiencies, and delivering measurable value to the client and the business Lead capital planning and project delivery for the region - identifying lifecycle investment needs, preparing business cases, and overseeing execution of capital programmes Develop and manage the regional supply chain strategy including vendor procurement, RFP management, contract negotiation, and ongoing performance management of subcontractors Safety, Compliance & Sustainability Champion a zero-harm safety culture across all operations, ensuring full compliance with local regulations, client standards, and industry frameworks (ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001) Drive the sustainability and net-zero agenda - implementing energy management programmes, monitoring utility consumption, and delivering against ESG targets and science-based reduction commitments Ensure regulatory compliance across 20 jurisdictions, maintaining expert awareness of varying national codes, fire & life safety requirements, and environmental legislation Innovation & Client Partnership Act as a trusted advisor to the client's EMEA Workplace leadership team - bringing market intelligence, operational innovation, and thought leadership that elevates the partnership Drive digital transformation of FM operations: CMMS/CAFM optimisation, IoT sensor deployment, predictive maintenance, and data-driven decision making Develop and embed operational playbooks, standard operating procedures, and best-practice frameworks that ensure consistency and scalability across the portfolio Lead mobilisation and integration of new sites into the account, ensuring seamless transition and rapid achievement of steady-state operational maturity What You'll Need: Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Business, or related discipline Held roles within Senior FM/operations leadership, with demonstrable experience at Director level on large-scale IFM accounts Proven multi-country/multi-site operational management across EMEA (minimum 10+ locations) Track record managing portfolios of 30M+ annual operational spend Experience in technology sector, life sciences, or similarly complex/high-specification environments Strong commercial acumen - P&L ownership, budget management, and contract governance Experience leading teams of 100+ across multiple geographies and cultures Why CBRE When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants. Applicant AI Use Disclosure We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.
Solutions Architect 2 positions available 675.23 per day (Inside IR35) Remote (occasional trips to Frimley GU23) 12 months CANDIDATES MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR SC CLEARANCE Specify, design and assure information systems that support core organisational functions within key account or functional areas Works within the Shared Services Enterprise IT Architecture area to define robust and cost effective solution architectures and designs to meet the business objectives and requirements of the customer, with responsibility for delivery of fit for purpose solutions in line with Shared Services Enterprise IT standards and policies Works on multiple projects at any one time depending on the size of the projects working closely with the Project Manager and associated roles covering business change/analysis, service design, security and product development Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate the solution design to a wide audience including development and test teams, reviewers (both internal and external to Shared Services Enterprise IT), business management and customers Typical duties include : Defines the Solution Architecture and Design for the project to meet business requirements, within the project constraints of cost and timescale, and the agreed architectural and technical framework Captures the as-is application, data and technology architectures for the assigned projects Defines the to-be application, data and technology architectures for the assigned projects Ensures, and where 3rd party elements are provided assures, that the overall functional and technical design of the solution is acceptable and fit for purpose Provides Project Technical Authority (Project Engineering Manager) leadership of the IM&T solution and associated development and test teams, ensuring that the solution architecture and design is as required and is communicated effectively Liaises with the product suppliers, COTS component vendors and sub-contract development and test teams Ensures consistency and integrity of the solution implementation through overseeing the solution development process, and production of development work products Provides design management and governance through the operation of change and configuration management activities Works effectively with the Project Managers to support the development of the project plan, through assisting with the compilation and review of estimates and schedules, and identification of risks and approach to reviews Engages with customers, stakeholders and suppliers to develop system requirements and solution design Provides advice to support the design of service components including designing in flexible and scalable capacity Provides advice, guidance and expertise to promote adoption of methods and tools and adherence to policies and standards Evaluates and selects appropriate methods and tools in line with agreed policies and standards Is responsible for consistent end to end delivery within area of accountability in line with agreed processes. Continually seeks opportunity for business level improvements Knowledge: Proven experience in delivering IM&T solutions together with associated architecture deliverables Proven knowledge and experience of working within architecture frameworks e.g. TOGAF Understanding of the service lifecycle is advantageous e.g. ITIL Hands-on experience with business and system requirements gathering / analysis Proven experience in design and development of Information Systems Strong understanding of information processing principles and practices Technical knowledge of a range of IM&T business systems from ERPs through procurement to supplier management Skills: Excellent analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities Very good written and oral communication skills Architecture and technical support documentation skills Understanding of IM&T / software development lifecycle (including methodologies e.g. Agile) and associated reviews, policies, standards and governance processes Strong interpersonal and consultative skills Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders at all business levels and present ideas in user-friendly language Able to prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Experience of technical leadership e.g. acting as a Project Technical Authority or Project Engineering Manager
Jun 12, 2026
Contractor
Solutions Architect 2 positions available 675.23 per day (Inside IR35) Remote (occasional trips to Frimley GU23) 12 months CANDIDATES MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR SC CLEARANCE Specify, design and assure information systems that support core organisational functions within key account or functional areas Works within the Shared Services Enterprise IT Architecture area to define robust and cost effective solution architectures and designs to meet the business objectives and requirements of the customer, with responsibility for delivery of fit for purpose solutions in line with Shared Services Enterprise IT standards and policies Works on multiple projects at any one time depending on the size of the projects working closely with the Project Manager and associated roles covering business change/analysis, service design, security and product development Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate the solution design to a wide audience including development and test teams, reviewers (both internal and external to Shared Services Enterprise IT), business management and customers Typical duties include : Defines the Solution Architecture and Design for the project to meet business requirements, within the project constraints of cost and timescale, and the agreed architectural and technical framework Captures the as-is application, data and technology architectures for the assigned projects Defines the to-be application, data and technology architectures for the assigned projects Ensures, and where 3rd party elements are provided assures, that the overall functional and technical design of the solution is acceptable and fit for purpose Provides Project Technical Authority (Project Engineering Manager) leadership of the IM&T solution and associated development and test teams, ensuring that the solution architecture and design is as required and is communicated effectively Liaises with the product suppliers, COTS component vendors and sub-contract development and test teams Ensures consistency and integrity of the solution implementation through overseeing the solution development process, and production of development work products Provides design management and governance through the operation of change and configuration management activities Works effectively with the Project Managers to support the development of the project plan, through assisting with the compilation and review of estimates and schedules, and identification of risks and approach to reviews Engages with customers, stakeholders and suppliers to develop system requirements and solution design Provides advice to support the design of service components including designing in flexible and scalable capacity Provides advice, guidance and expertise to promote adoption of methods and tools and adherence to policies and standards Evaluates and selects appropriate methods and tools in line with agreed policies and standards Is responsible for consistent end to end delivery within area of accountability in line with agreed processes. Continually seeks opportunity for business level improvements Knowledge: Proven experience in delivering IM&T solutions together with associated architecture deliverables Proven knowledge and experience of working within architecture frameworks e.g. TOGAF Understanding of the service lifecycle is advantageous e.g. ITIL Hands-on experience with business and system requirements gathering / analysis Proven experience in design and development of Information Systems Strong understanding of information processing principles and practices Technical knowledge of a range of IM&T business systems from ERPs through procurement to supplier management Skills: Excellent analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities Very good written and oral communication skills Architecture and technical support documentation skills Understanding of IM&T / software development lifecycle (including methodologies e.g. Agile) and associated reviews, policies, standards and governance processes Strong interpersonal and consultative skills Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders at all business levels and present ideas in user-friendly language Able to prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Experience of technical leadership e.g. acting as a Project Technical Authority or Project Engineering Manager
Migrant Help have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Technology Services Assistant Manager to join our team! Location: Dover (hybrid) Contract: Permanent Salary: £43,000 About us: Migrant Help is a leading charity that was established in 1963 and delivers a range of support and advice services to people affected by displacement and exploitation across the UK. Our vision is for a global society that protects vulnerable people, treats them with respect and enables them to reach their full potential. We foster a culture in which equality, diversity and inclusion are recognised, valued and encouraged. It doesn t matter who you are or where you come from, we match your skills with the needs of our organisation, as long as you share our values, vision and goals. We welcome applications from candidates regardless of their age, religion or belief, race, gender reassignment, disability, sexual orientation, sex, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity. The Technology Services Assistant Manager role: Part of the Technology team, the Technology Services Assistant Manager is a new and exciting role at Migrant Help. You will be monitoring and maintaining all aspects of our IT infrastructure, including on-premises systems, cloud services, and data platforms. In addition to business-as-usual operations, the Technology Services Assistant Manager is actively involved in ongoing technical projects, with a strong emphasis on emerging technologies. If you have demonstrable experience implementing new systems with a strong understanding of Office 365, and are looking for an exciting role that makes a difference, we d love to hear from you! Key responsibilities of our Technology Services Assistant Manager: Support the Technology Services Manager in the day-to-day operation of the IT Service Desk, including workload planning, rota coordination, and the management of urgent or complex support issues. Monitor and manage incident and request delivery by Managed Service Providers, ensuring performance is in line with agreed Service Level Agreements and escalating issues where required. Ensure consistent application of agreed call handling, incident management, and request fulfilment processes across the Service Desk. Provide remote and on-site technical support to colleagues across multiple locations where necessary. Be accountable for Technology s operational input into the joiners, movers, and leavers process, ensuring all required activities are completed accurately and on time. Escalate unresolved or high-risk technical issues to senior Technology staff or third-party suppliers as appropriate. Document resolutions for common issues and actively contribute to the development, maintenance, and quality assurance of the IT knowledge base. Support the rollout of new hardware, software, patches, and system upgrades, working in line with agreed change and release processes. Identify opportunities for operational efficiency and continuous improvement within Technology services, feeding recommendations into the Technology Services Manager. Maintain accurate asset registers for hardware and software, including tracking lifecycle status, allocation, and compliance. Oversee the operational aspects of purchasing IT equipment, software, and services in line with agreed standards and procurement processes. Ensure day-to-day compliance with data protection, information security, and cybersecurity policies across supported systems. Occasionally deliver training, guidance, or engagement sessions to colleagues to support effective self-service and a shift-left support model. Monitor and manage support and reporting for ClearVoice colleagues supported by this role. The experience and skills you need Working knowledge of Windows 10, 11 and Server operating systems. Working knowledge of MDM across Android and IOS operating system. Extensive experience with Active Directory (AD) and Azure AD. Project resource experience to assist with the implementation of new systems. Migrant Help is committed to safeguarding those we provide a service to, applicants will have to undergo strict vetting procedures throughout different stages of the recruitment process therefore: This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check This post is subject to Security Clearance therefore applicants must: Be able to provide a valid passport eg. 10 year full British passport, EU or non-EU Passport with indefinite leave to remain Be able to provide continuous UK address history for the previous 5 years Provide full employment history for the previous 3 years and/or suitable documentation to cover any gaps in employment These are some of the benefits we offer Our working week is 35 hours per week offering flexibility and work life balance Enhanced family friendly provisions Employees will gain an extra day annual leave per year to a maximum of 39 days, including bank holidays (pro-rata). Option to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave Access to Perkbox, an employee rewards and benefits platform with over 9,000 deals and discounts, a range of free perks, employee wellbeing support and other additional employee benefits and recognitions. Wellbeing support. Migrant Help offers employees a non-contributory pension scheme Migrant Help pays 8% worth of employee salary into the pension scheme. Closing Date: 19 June 2026 If you are interested in becoming our new Technology Services Assistant Manager, please click ' APPLY ' today. We look forward to hearing from you! Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be a valuable tool during the application process, for example to help structure your sentences and identify your transferable skills. However, please ensure you don t rely on it entirely. As your application will be reviewed by people, not systems, it is often easy to recognise when AI has been heavily used. We want to hear your unique voice and understand your experience. Selection Criteria Your application will be assessed against the job description and person specification, which can be found via the above link, we therefore recommend you review both before you apply. We encourage applications from disabled people and aim to progress candidates who meet the minimum criteria to the next stage of the recruitment process, For more information on how we apply the disability confident scheme. Please note this vacancy may close early depending on applications received As part of your role, it is important you operate within Migrant Help s values: Protection, Diversity, Equality, Partnership, Innovation and Excellence. Migrant Help is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Migrant Help have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Technology Services Assistant Manager to join our team! Location: Dover (hybrid) Contract: Permanent Salary: £43,000 About us: Migrant Help is a leading charity that was established in 1963 and delivers a range of support and advice services to people affected by displacement and exploitation across the UK. Our vision is for a global society that protects vulnerable people, treats them with respect and enables them to reach their full potential. We foster a culture in which equality, diversity and inclusion are recognised, valued and encouraged. It doesn t matter who you are or where you come from, we match your skills with the needs of our organisation, as long as you share our values, vision and goals. We welcome applications from candidates regardless of their age, religion or belief, race, gender reassignment, disability, sexual orientation, sex, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity. The Technology Services Assistant Manager role: Part of the Technology team, the Technology Services Assistant Manager is a new and exciting role at Migrant Help. You will be monitoring and maintaining all aspects of our IT infrastructure, including on-premises systems, cloud services, and data platforms. In addition to business-as-usual operations, the Technology Services Assistant Manager is actively involved in ongoing technical projects, with a strong emphasis on emerging technologies. If you have demonstrable experience implementing new systems with a strong understanding of Office 365, and are looking for an exciting role that makes a difference, we d love to hear from you! Key responsibilities of our Technology Services Assistant Manager: Support the Technology Services Manager in the day-to-day operation of the IT Service Desk, including workload planning, rota coordination, and the management of urgent or complex support issues. Monitor and manage incident and request delivery by Managed Service Providers, ensuring performance is in line with agreed Service Level Agreements and escalating issues where required. Ensure consistent application of agreed call handling, incident management, and request fulfilment processes across the Service Desk. Provide remote and on-site technical support to colleagues across multiple locations where necessary. Be accountable for Technology s operational input into the joiners, movers, and leavers process, ensuring all required activities are completed accurately and on time. Escalate unresolved or high-risk technical issues to senior Technology staff or third-party suppliers as appropriate. Document resolutions for common issues and actively contribute to the development, maintenance, and quality assurance of the IT knowledge base. Support the rollout of new hardware, software, patches, and system upgrades, working in line with agreed change and release processes. Identify opportunities for operational efficiency and continuous improvement within Technology services, feeding recommendations into the Technology Services Manager. Maintain accurate asset registers for hardware and software, including tracking lifecycle status, allocation, and compliance. Oversee the operational aspects of purchasing IT equipment, software, and services in line with agreed standards and procurement processes. Ensure day-to-day compliance with data protection, information security, and cybersecurity policies across supported systems. Occasionally deliver training, guidance, or engagement sessions to colleagues to support effective self-service and a shift-left support model. Monitor and manage support and reporting for ClearVoice colleagues supported by this role. The experience and skills you need Working knowledge of Windows 10, 11 and Server operating systems. Working knowledge of MDM across Android and IOS operating system. Extensive experience with Active Directory (AD) and Azure AD. Project resource experience to assist with the implementation of new systems. Migrant Help is committed to safeguarding those we provide a service to, applicants will have to undergo strict vetting procedures throughout different stages of the recruitment process therefore: This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check This post is subject to Security Clearance therefore applicants must: Be able to provide a valid passport eg. 10 year full British passport, EU or non-EU Passport with indefinite leave to remain Be able to provide continuous UK address history for the previous 5 years Provide full employment history for the previous 3 years and/or suitable documentation to cover any gaps in employment These are some of the benefits we offer Our working week is 35 hours per week offering flexibility and work life balance Enhanced family friendly provisions Employees will gain an extra day annual leave per year to a maximum of 39 days, including bank holidays (pro-rata). Option to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave Access to Perkbox, an employee rewards and benefits platform with over 9,000 deals and discounts, a range of free perks, employee wellbeing support and other additional employee benefits and recognitions. Wellbeing support. Migrant Help offers employees a non-contributory pension scheme Migrant Help pays 8% worth of employee salary into the pension scheme. Closing Date: 19 June 2026 If you are interested in becoming our new Technology Services Assistant Manager, please click ' APPLY ' today. We look forward to hearing from you! Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be a valuable tool during the application process, for example to help structure your sentences and identify your transferable skills. However, please ensure you don t rely on it entirely. As your application will be reviewed by people, not systems, it is often easy to recognise when AI has been heavily used. We want to hear your unique voice and understand your experience. Selection Criteria Your application will be assessed against the job description and person specification, which can be found via the above link, we therefore recommend you review both before you apply. We encourage applications from disabled people and aim to progress candidates who meet the minimum criteria to the next stage of the recruitment process, For more information on how we apply the disability confident scheme. Please note this vacancy may close early depending on applications received As part of your role, it is important you operate within Migrant Help s values: Protection, Diversity, Equality, Partnership, Innovation and Excellence. Migrant Help is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
About Gencell Technical Services Gencell Technical Services is a specialist engineering consultancy and solutions provider supporting major Life Sciences, Data Centre and Mission Critical projects across the UK and Europe. We deliver highly skilled engineering professionals and project services across Construction Management, Project Controls, M&E & Commissioning throughout Europe. Due to continued growth, we are seeking a technically minded Business Development Manager with hands-on engineering or construction experience to drive business development activities across our target sectors. The Opportunity This is not a traditional sales role. We are looking for an individual who has previously worked within engineering, construction or project delivery environments and has subsequently developed strong business development and client relationship skills. The successful candidate will understand the technical challenges faced by our clients and be able to engage confidently with senior project stakeholders. You will be responsible for identifying opportunities, developing strategic client relationships and expanding Gencell's presence within the Life Sciences and Data Centre markets. Key Responsibilities Identify, develop and secure new business opportunities across Life Sciences and Data Centre sectors. Build long-term relationships with Project Directors, Construction Directors, Commissioning Managers, CQV Managers, Engineering Managers and Procurement teams. Generate new opportunities for engineering consultancy services and technical workforce solutions. Lead client meetings, capability presentations and commercial negotiations. Develop strategic account plans for key clients across Europe. Attend industry events, conferences and networking opportunities. Work closely with recruitment and delivery teams to ensure successful project execution. Monitor market trends and identify upcoming projects and framework opportunities. Maintain a healthy sales pipeline and achieve agreed revenue targets. Act as a technical ambassador for Gencell, understanding client requirements and translating them into commercial opportunities. Essential Requirements Proven experience in a Business Development, Client Development or Commercial role. Previous hands-on engineering, construction or project delivery experience within a live project environment. Experience working on construction sites, industrial facilities, pharmaceutical projects, semiconductor facilities, manufacturing plants or data centres. Strong understanding of engineering project lifecycles from design through commissioning and handover. Demonstrable success in developing and winning new business. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Ability to engage with both technical and commercial stakeholders. Willingness to travel throughout the UK and Europe. Technical Background Required Sector Experience (Essential) Candidates must have experience within at least one of the following sectors: Life Sciences Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Biotechnology Data Centres Semiconductor Manufacturing Mission Critical Infrastructure Why Join Gencell? Join a rapidly growing engineering consultancy operating across Europe. Work with some of the world's leading Life Sciences and Data Centre organisations. Uncapped earning potential. Clear pathway into senior commercial leadership. Opportunity to influence the strategic growth of the business. Entrepreneurial and collaborative working environment.
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
About Gencell Technical Services Gencell Technical Services is a specialist engineering consultancy and solutions provider supporting major Life Sciences, Data Centre and Mission Critical projects across the UK and Europe. We deliver highly skilled engineering professionals and project services across Construction Management, Project Controls, M&E & Commissioning throughout Europe. Due to continued growth, we are seeking a technically minded Business Development Manager with hands-on engineering or construction experience to drive business development activities across our target sectors. The Opportunity This is not a traditional sales role. We are looking for an individual who has previously worked within engineering, construction or project delivery environments and has subsequently developed strong business development and client relationship skills. The successful candidate will understand the technical challenges faced by our clients and be able to engage confidently with senior project stakeholders. You will be responsible for identifying opportunities, developing strategic client relationships and expanding Gencell's presence within the Life Sciences and Data Centre markets. Key Responsibilities Identify, develop and secure new business opportunities across Life Sciences and Data Centre sectors. Build long-term relationships with Project Directors, Construction Directors, Commissioning Managers, CQV Managers, Engineering Managers and Procurement teams. Generate new opportunities for engineering consultancy services and technical workforce solutions. Lead client meetings, capability presentations and commercial negotiations. Develop strategic account plans for key clients across Europe. Attend industry events, conferences and networking opportunities. Work closely with recruitment and delivery teams to ensure successful project execution. Monitor market trends and identify upcoming projects and framework opportunities. Maintain a healthy sales pipeline and achieve agreed revenue targets. Act as a technical ambassador for Gencell, understanding client requirements and translating them into commercial opportunities. Essential Requirements Proven experience in a Business Development, Client Development or Commercial role. Previous hands-on engineering, construction or project delivery experience within a live project environment. Experience working on construction sites, industrial facilities, pharmaceutical projects, semiconductor facilities, manufacturing plants or data centres. Strong understanding of engineering project lifecycles from design through commissioning and handover. Demonstrable success in developing and winning new business. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Ability to engage with both technical and commercial stakeholders. Willingness to travel throughout the UK and Europe. Technical Background Required Sector Experience (Essential) Candidates must have experience within at least one of the following sectors: Life Sciences Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Biotechnology Data Centres Semiconductor Manufacturing Mission Critical Infrastructure Why Join Gencell? Join a rapidly growing engineering consultancy operating across Europe. Work with some of the world's leading Life Sciences and Data Centre organisations. Uncapped earning potential. Clear pathway into senior commercial leadership. Opportunity to influence the strategic growth of the business. Entrepreneurial and collaborative working environment.
Job Title: Senior Infrastructure Technician Location: Chelmsford, UK Hours: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week) Job Type: Contract About the Role Are you an experienced IT professional looking to do meaningful work? We are partnering with a vital, high-profile public sector organization to find a Senior Infrastructure Technician. In this critical role, you will be the backbone of the organization's digital operations, ensuring the high availability of mission-critical systems-including emergency operations and dispatch technology. You will act as the senior technical expert within the digital team, tackling complex problems and helping the organization run smoothly and securely. Key Responsibilities Provide advanced 3rd line digital support to resolve complex issues across Windows server infrastructure, local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), and enterprise telephony systems. Serve as the primary technical escalation point and provide mentorship, support, and advice to 1st and 2nd-line service desk technicians. Perform routine daily management, health checks, and maintenance for all critical operational and business systems. Participate in a rotational on-call schedule to provide out-of-hours support for critical infrastructure and systems. Plan and deliver technical workstreams for ongoing digital projects, working closely with project managers and advising senior management on system resilience. Manage the IT asset register, handle hardware/software procurement, and liaise with third-party suppliers to ensure system optimization and contract renewals. Provide ad-hoc technical training to everyday users and help the organization maintain compliance with information governance standards. What We Are Looking For Technical Expertise: Proven experience in a 3rd line support role with deep knowledge of Windows servers, networking (LAN/WAN), and telecommunications systems. Problem Solver: Ability to independently diagnose and resolve complex system faults, whether remotely or by visiting the system location. Leadership Skills: A collaborative team player who can organize their own workload while guiding junior technicians and advising non-technical management. Composure Under Pressure: Experience or comfort working in a highly critical, fast-paced environment where system uptime is essential. Flexibility: Willingness to travel between bases as needed and step up during major organizational incidents. How to Apply If you are ready to take on a senior role where your technical skills will directly support essential public services, we want to hear from you. Please apply or share your updated CV at yogeshwari. com to discuss more about this role. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Jun 12, 2026
Contractor
Job Title: Senior Infrastructure Technician Location: Chelmsford, UK Hours: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week) Job Type: Contract About the Role Are you an experienced IT professional looking to do meaningful work? We are partnering with a vital, high-profile public sector organization to find a Senior Infrastructure Technician. In this critical role, you will be the backbone of the organization's digital operations, ensuring the high availability of mission-critical systems-including emergency operations and dispatch technology. You will act as the senior technical expert within the digital team, tackling complex problems and helping the organization run smoothly and securely. Key Responsibilities Provide advanced 3rd line digital support to resolve complex issues across Windows server infrastructure, local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), and enterprise telephony systems. Serve as the primary technical escalation point and provide mentorship, support, and advice to 1st and 2nd-line service desk technicians. Perform routine daily management, health checks, and maintenance for all critical operational and business systems. Participate in a rotational on-call schedule to provide out-of-hours support for critical infrastructure and systems. Plan and deliver technical workstreams for ongoing digital projects, working closely with project managers and advising senior management on system resilience. Manage the IT asset register, handle hardware/software procurement, and liaise with third-party suppliers to ensure system optimization and contract renewals. Provide ad-hoc technical training to everyday users and help the organization maintain compliance with information governance standards. What We Are Looking For Technical Expertise: Proven experience in a 3rd line support role with deep knowledge of Windows servers, networking (LAN/WAN), and telecommunications systems. Problem Solver: Ability to independently diagnose and resolve complex system faults, whether remotely or by visiting the system location. Leadership Skills: A collaborative team player who can organize their own workload while guiding junior technicians and advising non-technical management. Composure Under Pressure: Experience or comfort working in a highly critical, fast-paced environment where system uptime is essential. Flexibility: Willingness to travel between bases as needed and step up during major organizational incidents. How to Apply If you are ready to take on a senior role where your technical skills will directly support essential public services, we want to hear from you. Please apply or share your updated CV at yogeshwari. com to discuss more about this role. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Principal Security Engineer Our client, a leading global supplier for IT services, requires Principal Security Engineer to be based at their client's office in London, UK. This is a hybrid role - you can work remotely in the UK and attend the London office 4 days per week . This is a 6+ month temporary contract to start ASAP Day rate: Competitive Market rate Senior hands-on secure engineer responsible for secure-by-design and operational security across the programme. Validate every delivery activity from a cyber security perspective - from threat model at requirements capture, through architecture and design approval, build assurance, security testing, live validation, hyper-care, and operational handover to BAU and external assurance. The principal authority on threat modelling, control validation, and security evidence across the CIS Controls v8.1 IG3 scope. Key Responsibilities Operate as senior cyber architect and SME within the programme's structured operating model - actively engaged from requirements capture through to BAU handover, owning Definition-of-Done evidence at every gate. Break down each Master Programme Plan activity into discrete People/Process/Technology tasks viewed through a cyber security lens - define the validation and assurance criteria, embed them as DoD acceptance criteria, and evidence them before status can advance. Requirements: author threat model v1, control intent statement, and compensating controls; validate requirements against current operational baseline and monitoring posture. Architecture (LEAD): author security architecture, safeguard mapping, and trust boundaries; approve the threat model; chair Security Council review of the architecture pack. Design (LEAD): approve detailed security design, evidence template, and telemetry specification; validate operational controls in the design; confirm evidence-capture feasibility before build commences. Build: run periodic build-vs-design reviews, architecture drift checks, and re-approve changes; configure operational controls, prepare security testing, support agent rollout, validate log feeds. Test (LEAD): sign off that the security architecture is proven by test evidence; revalidate the threat model; lead security testing, penetration testing, control validation, and evidence pack creation. Deploy: provide production architecture sign-off; confirm final control mapping in Continuous Control Monitoring (CCM); run live security validation, monitoring tuning, alert calibration, and IR playbook readiness. Hyper-care (LEAD): address security-architecture defects, approve in-warranty changes; lead control monitoring and tuning; produce security evidence and establish Key Risk Indicator (KRI) baselines. Handover: hand architecture over to the Security Council, lodge the final threat model, ensure the CCM tile goes live; transition operational controls to L1 SOC operations with a complete evidence pack to external assurance. Liaise directly with external assurance providers on threat-model defensibility, control effectiveness, and evidence chain across the CIS Controls v8.1 IG3 scope. Chair or jointly chair the Security Council review at the architecture stage gate; participate in TDA decisions at the design stage gate. People: Led security engineering across the programme; senior peer to Security Solution Architects, Cyber Operations, and the MSSP L1 SOC interface. Process: Embedded structured operating-model discipline into every security validation and assurance step; Definition-of-Done evidence at every gate, no exceptions. Technology: Delivered secure-by-design as bui personally signed off every architecture and operational handover, with an audit-traceable evidence chain from threat model to live monitoring Key Requirements Essential Skills: 12+ years cyber engineering and security architecture experience at enterprise scale. 5+ years hands-on security design AND validation - comfortable both as architect (design authority) and as engineer (hands-on implementer). Direct experience with CIS Controls v8.1, NIST CSF, ISO 27001/27002 control frameworks. Threat modelling at scale - proven authorship using STRIDE, MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP - across multiple in-scope controls. Hands-on penetration testing, security testing, and control validation track record. Workflow discipline - operates comfortably within Definition-of-Done, evidence-at-gate frameworks. Exceptional executive-level interactions, presentation, and engagement - proven ability to influence CISO, Security Council, External Assurance, and cross-functional senior stakeholders across Procurement, Architecture, and Technology heads. Retail or large dispersed-estate enterprise experience strongly preferred. CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) One of: CISM, CISA, CCSP, SABSA Practitioner, or CRISC One penetration-testing certification: OSCP, GIAC GPEN, or CEH (or equivalent demonstrable experience) Tooling & Methodology Proficiency: Hands-on with leading enterprise PM tools - Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, or equivalent - and willing to adopt (the programme's tool) on the job at senior architect and SME level. End-to-end Agile delivery - Scrum/Kanban - combined with DevSecOps deep hands-on practice (security gates Embedded in CI/CD). SAFe PI Planning participation as the cyber security representative. Executive-grade MS PowerPoint - Security Council paper authoring, threat-model presentation, design narrative for Programme Board. Advanced dashboards and modelling - one or more of Advanced MS Excel, PowerBI, Python, or Copilot - for KRI baselines, control-effectiveness analytics, and risk reporting. Budgeting awareness - security control cost shaping and total-cost-of-ownership analysis . Desirable Skills: Direct hands-on experience at senior architect/SME level. Practical DevSecOps Foundation or SANS GIAC GCSA. SABSA for Architects. Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool/OWASP Threat Dragon authorship. PowerBI Data Analyst (PL-300) for KRI and risk dashboards. CompTIA CASP+ or PenTest+ GIAC GCIH, GCFA, GCIA, or GREM AWS Security Specialty or Azure Security Engineer/Security Architect Expert BMC Helix Certified Professional (SecOps) ISO 27001 Lead Auditor or Lead Implementer TOGAF 9.2 awareness Due to the volume of applications received, unfortunately we cannot respond to everyone. If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of sending your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.
Jun 12, 2026
Contractor
Principal Security Engineer Our client, a leading global supplier for IT services, requires Principal Security Engineer to be based at their client's office in London, UK. This is a hybrid role - you can work remotely in the UK and attend the London office 4 days per week . This is a 6+ month temporary contract to start ASAP Day rate: Competitive Market rate Senior hands-on secure engineer responsible for secure-by-design and operational security across the programme. Validate every delivery activity from a cyber security perspective - from threat model at requirements capture, through architecture and design approval, build assurance, security testing, live validation, hyper-care, and operational handover to BAU and external assurance. The principal authority on threat modelling, control validation, and security evidence across the CIS Controls v8.1 IG3 scope. Key Responsibilities Operate as senior cyber architect and SME within the programme's structured operating model - actively engaged from requirements capture through to BAU handover, owning Definition-of-Done evidence at every gate. Break down each Master Programme Plan activity into discrete People/Process/Technology tasks viewed through a cyber security lens - define the validation and assurance criteria, embed them as DoD acceptance criteria, and evidence them before status can advance. Requirements: author threat model v1, control intent statement, and compensating controls; validate requirements against current operational baseline and monitoring posture. Architecture (LEAD): author security architecture, safeguard mapping, and trust boundaries; approve the threat model; chair Security Council review of the architecture pack. Design (LEAD): approve detailed security design, evidence template, and telemetry specification; validate operational controls in the design; confirm evidence-capture feasibility before build commences. Build: run periodic build-vs-design reviews, architecture drift checks, and re-approve changes; configure operational controls, prepare security testing, support agent rollout, validate log feeds. Test (LEAD): sign off that the security architecture is proven by test evidence; revalidate the threat model; lead security testing, penetration testing, control validation, and evidence pack creation. Deploy: provide production architecture sign-off; confirm final control mapping in Continuous Control Monitoring (CCM); run live security validation, monitoring tuning, alert calibration, and IR playbook readiness. Hyper-care (LEAD): address security-architecture defects, approve in-warranty changes; lead control monitoring and tuning; produce security evidence and establish Key Risk Indicator (KRI) baselines. Handover: hand architecture over to the Security Council, lodge the final threat model, ensure the CCM tile goes live; transition operational controls to L1 SOC operations with a complete evidence pack to external assurance. Liaise directly with external assurance providers on threat-model defensibility, control effectiveness, and evidence chain across the CIS Controls v8.1 IG3 scope. Chair or jointly chair the Security Council review at the architecture stage gate; participate in TDA decisions at the design stage gate. People: Led security engineering across the programme; senior peer to Security Solution Architects, Cyber Operations, and the MSSP L1 SOC interface. Process: Embedded structured operating-model discipline into every security validation and assurance step; Definition-of-Done evidence at every gate, no exceptions. Technology: Delivered secure-by-design as bui personally signed off every architecture and operational handover, with an audit-traceable evidence chain from threat model to live monitoring Key Requirements Essential Skills: 12+ years cyber engineering and security architecture experience at enterprise scale. 5+ years hands-on security design AND validation - comfortable both as architect (design authority) and as engineer (hands-on implementer). Direct experience with CIS Controls v8.1, NIST CSF, ISO 27001/27002 control frameworks. Threat modelling at scale - proven authorship using STRIDE, MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP - across multiple in-scope controls. Hands-on penetration testing, security testing, and control validation track record. Workflow discipline - operates comfortably within Definition-of-Done, evidence-at-gate frameworks. Exceptional executive-level interactions, presentation, and engagement - proven ability to influence CISO, Security Council, External Assurance, and cross-functional senior stakeholders across Procurement, Architecture, and Technology heads. Retail or large dispersed-estate enterprise experience strongly preferred. CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) One of: CISM, CISA, CCSP, SABSA Practitioner, or CRISC One penetration-testing certification: OSCP, GIAC GPEN, or CEH (or equivalent demonstrable experience) Tooling & Methodology Proficiency: Hands-on with leading enterprise PM tools - Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, or equivalent - and willing to adopt (the programme's tool) on the job at senior architect and SME level. End-to-end Agile delivery - Scrum/Kanban - combined with DevSecOps deep hands-on practice (security gates Embedded in CI/CD). SAFe PI Planning participation as the cyber security representative. Executive-grade MS PowerPoint - Security Council paper authoring, threat-model presentation, design narrative for Programme Board. Advanced dashboards and modelling - one or more of Advanced MS Excel, PowerBI, Python, or Copilot - for KRI baselines, control-effectiveness analytics, and risk reporting. Budgeting awareness - security control cost shaping and total-cost-of-ownership analysis . Desirable Skills: Direct hands-on experience at senior architect/SME level. Practical DevSecOps Foundation or SANS GIAC GCSA. SABSA for Architects. Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool/OWASP Threat Dragon authorship. PowerBI Data Analyst (PL-300) for KRI and risk dashboards. CompTIA CASP+ or PenTest+ GIAC GCIH, GCFA, GCIA, or GREM AWS Security Specialty or Azure Security Engineer/Security Architect Expert BMC Helix Certified Professional (SecOps) ISO 27001 Lead Auditor or Lead Implementer TOGAF 9.2 awareness Due to the volume of applications received, unfortunately we cannot respond to everyone. If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of sending your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.
Job Title: Senior Infrastructure Technician Location: Chelmsford, UK Hours: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week) Job Type: Contract About the Role Are you an experienced IT professional looking to do meaningful work? We are partnering with a vital, high-profile public sector organization to find a Senior Infrastructure Technician. In this critical role, you will be the backbone of the organization's digital operations, ensuring the high availability of mission-critical systems-including emergency operations and dispatch technology. You will act as the senior technical expert within the digital team, tackling complex problems and helping the organization run smoothly and securely. Key Responsibilities Provide advanced 3rd line digital support to resolve complex issues across Windows server infrastructure, local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), and enterprise telephony systems. Serve as the primary technical escalation point and provide mentorship, support, and advice to 1st and 2nd-line service desk technicians. Perform routine daily management, health checks, and maintenance for all critical operational and business systems. Participate in a rotational on-call schedule to provide out-of-hours support for critical infrastructure and systems. Plan and deliver technical workstreams for ongoing digital projects, working closely with project managers and advising senior management on system resilience. Manage the IT asset register, handle hardware/software procurement, and liaise with third-party suppliers to ensure system optimization and contract renewals. Provide ad-hoc technical training to everyday users and help the organization maintain compliance with information governance standards. What We Are Looking For Technical Expertise: Proven experience in a 3rd line support role with deep knowledge of Windows Servers, networking (LAN/WAN), and telecommunications systems. Problem Solver: Ability to independently diagnose and resolve complex system faults, whether remotely or by visiting the system location. Leadership Skills: A collaborative team player who can organize their own workload while guiding junior technicians and advising non-technical management. Composure Under Pressure: Experience or comfort working in a highly critical, fast-paced environment where system uptime is essential. Flexibility: Willingness to travel between bases as needed and step up during major organizational incidents. How to Apply If you are ready to take on a senior role where your technical skills will directly support essential public services, we want to hear from you. Please apply or share your updated CV at yogeshwari. com to discuss more about this role. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Jun 12, 2026
Contractor
Job Title: Senior Infrastructure Technician Location: Chelmsford, UK Hours: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week) Job Type: Contract About the Role Are you an experienced IT professional looking to do meaningful work? We are partnering with a vital, high-profile public sector organization to find a Senior Infrastructure Technician. In this critical role, you will be the backbone of the organization's digital operations, ensuring the high availability of mission-critical systems-including emergency operations and dispatch technology. You will act as the senior technical expert within the digital team, tackling complex problems and helping the organization run smoothly and securely. Key Responsibilities Provide advanced 3rd line digital support to resolve complex issues across Windows server infrastructure, local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), and enterprise telephony systems. Serve as the primary technical escalation point and provide mentorship, support, and advice to 1st and 2nd-line service desk technicians. Perform routine daily management, health checks, and maintenance for all critical operational and business systems. Participate in a rotational on-call schedule to provide out-of-hours support for critical infrastructure and systems. Plan and deliver technical workstreams for ongoing digital projects, working closely with project managers and advising senior management on system resilience. Manage the IT asset register, handle hardware/software procurement, and liaise with third-party suppliers to ensure system optimization and contract renewals. Provide ad-hoc technical training to everyday users and help the organization maintain compliance with information governance standards. What We Are Looking For Technical Expertise: Proven experience in a 3rd line support role with deep knowledge of Windows Servers, networking (LAN/WAN), and telecommunications systems. Problem Solver: Ability to independently diagnose and resolve complex system faults, whether remotely or by visiting the system location. Leadership Skills: A collaborative team player who can organize their own workload while guiding junior technicians and advising non-technical management. Composure Under Pressure: Experience or comfort working in a highly critical, fast-paced environment where system uptime is essential. Flexibility: Willingness to travel between bases as needed and step up during major organizational incidents. How to Apply If you are ready to take on a senior role where your technical skills will directly support essential public services, we want to hear from you. Please apply or share your updated CV at yogeshwari. com to discuss more about this role. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
The role: Operations Manager The purpose of our Operations Manager is to manage the day-to-day running of the account With additional support from a mobile team in Scotland, North, Midlands and a Southern mobile team. These teams will not report directly to you, but there is an expectation to build rapport and relationships with engineers and supervisors to ensure standards and SLAs are met. You will provide management and development of CBRE staff whilst ensuring operational commitments are met and exceeded across the UK. This role reports into a National Account Manager and directly manages an engineering team. Key responsibilities are as follows: Lead teams to meet and exceed contractual obligations. Identify opportunities for contract growth and added services to boost revenue and profitability. Communicate and implement business policies and processes effectively. Maintain safe and healthy work environments by enforcing CBRE and SJP quality, health, and safety standards across all activities. Keep training matrices updated and deliver training through talent coaches. Monitor key KPIs and financial metrics to ensure performance targets are met. Establish audit and control systems to comply with statutory, policy, and contractual requirements. Foster customer focus throughout operations and maintain strong relationships. Staff accounts with competent teams and recruit to address under recoveries. Provide leadership, guidance, coaching, and support for best practice in selection, training, assessment, and recognition. Facilitate effective communication by participating in management and team meetings. Assist with post room duties when needed. Prepare and present monthly service reports to clients. Build exceptional partnerships with suppliers for collaborative workplace improvements. Implement procurement savings initiatives and monitor progress. Identify areas for improvement routinely. Conduct robust contract reviews. Respond proactively to safety trends and create interventions for continuous improvement. Track quality across regions and address deficiencies promptly. Ensure compliance with mandatory processes, including audits, objective tracking, H&S training, and investigations. Motivate and equip teams to excel. Be accessible and visible to both team and customers. Conduct annual appraisals and implement development plans. Set clear performance goals and track ongoing achievements. Represent CBRE professionally and credibly. Drive accountability across the account: QHSE: Health & Safety, Environment, Risk Management, Quality Operations: SI, Work Order Management, Supplier Management, Projects, Audits People Management: Recruitment, Development, Engagement, Performance Procurement and Services: Service delivery, technology compliance, margin improvement Person Specification: Previous facilities management experience Motivational and influencing skills, with high levels of personal integrity Organised, able to prioritise and deliver within business critical environments Ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical delivery for client satisfaction Ability to manage conflict and crisis situations effectively with diplomacy and sensitivity BIFM and technical background is desirable
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
The role: Operations Manager The purpose of our Operations Manager is to manage the day-to-day running of the account With additional support from a mobile team in Scotland, North, Midlands and a Southern mobile team. These teams will not report directly to you, but there is an expectation to build rapport and relationships with engineers and supervisors to ensure standards and SLAs are met. You will provide management and development of CBRE staff whilst ensuring operational commitments are met and exceeded across the UK. This role reports into a National Account Manager and directly manages an engineering team. Key responsibilities are as follows: Lead teams to meet and exceed contractual obligations. Identify opportunities for contract growth and added services to boost revenue and profitability. Communicate and implement business policies and processes effectively. Maintain safe and healthy work environments by enforcing CBRE and SJP quality, health, and safety standards across all activities. Keep training matrices updated and deliver training through talent coaches. Monitor key KPIs and financial metrics to ensure performance targets are met. Establish audit and control systems to comply with statutory, policy, and contractual requirements. Foster customer focus throughout operations and maintain strong relationships. Staff accounts with competent teams and recruit to address under recoveries. Provide leadership, guidance, coaching, and support for best practice in selection, training, assessment, and recognition. Facilitate effective communication by participating in management and team meetings. Assist with post room duties when needed. Prepare and present monthly service reports to clients. Build exceptional partnerships with suppliers for collaborative workplace improvements. Implement procurement savings initiatives and monitor progress. Identify areas for improvement routinely. Conduct robust contract reviews. Respond proactively to safety trends and create interventions for continuous improvement. Track quality across regions and address deficiencies promptly. Ensure compliance with mandatory processes, including audits, objective tracking, H&S training, and investigations. Motivate and equip teams to excel. Be accessible and visible to both team and customers. Conduct annual appraisals and implement development plans. Set clear performance goals and track ongoing achievements. Represent CBRE professionally and credibly. Drive accountability across the account: QHSE: Health & Safety, Environment, Risk Management, Quality Operations: SI, Work Order Management, Supplier Management, Projects, Audits People Management: Recruitment, Development, Engagement, Performance Procurement and Services: Service delivery, technology compliance, margin improvement Person Specification: Previous facilities management experience Motivational and influencing skills, with high levels of personal integrity Organised, able to prioritise and deliver within business critical environments Ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical delivery for client satisfaction Ability to manage conflict and crisis situations effectively with diplomacy and sensitivity BIFM and technical background is desirable
IT Support Specialist IT support with real purpose. Work that matters. Most IT support roles mean fixing laptops and closing tickets. This one means keeping the technology running for over 800 colleagues who support some of the most vulnerable children in the country. As an IT Support Specialist at Silver Birch Care Holdings, you will be the frontline of everything technical from day-to-day helpdesk to owning our ClearCare care management system across a growing estate of over 60 children s homes. We are recruiting two post-holders against this single specification. Whether you come from a service-desk background or specialist systems support, if you have the technical ability, the discipline, and the commitment to deliver outstanding service in a care environment we want to hear from you. What You ll Own You will cover the full breadth of the SBCHL technology estate across six domains: Service Desk & First-Line Support • First point of contact for all IT support phone, email, chat and ticketing system • Log, categorise, prioritise and manage incidents to agreed SLAs • Triage and resolve remotely wherever possible; arrange on-site attendance where needed • Escalate unresolved issues and track them through to resolution Hardware, Software & Network Support • Install, configure and maintain desktops, laptops, servers, mobile devices and peripherals • Deploy and configure Windows 10/11, Microsoft 365 and business applications across the estate • Set up and maintain network infrastructure routers, switches, Meraki firewalls, Starlink and CCTV • Diagnose and resolve hardware, software and connectivity issues with lasting root-cause fixes ClearCare System Administration • Lead administrator for ClearCare children s social care management system across all modules and homes • Manage user access, account creation and deactivation, templates and reporting tools • Train new and existing staff; produce home-specific user guides and run refresher sessions • Document configurations, user procedures and training completion Asset Management, Joiners & Leavers • Maintain the asset register cradle-to-grave every laptop, mobile, CCTV and Starlink unit • Provision kit, licences and accounts within 24 hours of HR notification for all joiners • Suspend accounts same-day and recover kit within 7 days for all leavers Subscription, Licence & Vendor Management • Manage the full subscription portfolio Sona, Tribepad, Abacus, Claude, ClearCare, M365 and others • Liaise with vendors (Meraki, Starlink, BT, carriers) on performance, pricing and contracts • Maintain a renewal calendar 90 days forward; retire unused licences promptly Procurement, Finance & Documentation • Raise purchase orders and issue goods-received notes within 48 hours • Reconcile invoices monthly against the asset register and subscription log • Maintain accurate knowledge-base articles, user guides and incident records What We re Looking For You ll need: • Previous experience in an IT support, service desk or helpdesk environment, including 2nd-line or specialist work • Good working knowledge of Windows 10/11 and Microsoft 365, including M365 administration • Sound understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) and hardware troubleshooting • Experience using IT ticketing and service-management tools and managing work to SLAs • Experience administering or supporting line-of-business systems ClearCare or similar care/social-care systems is a strong advantage • Asset-management and vendor-management discipline, comfortable reconciling across multiple suppliers • Strong problem-solving skills and excellent verbal and written communication • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, multi-site environment • Full, clean UK driving licence and a calm, professional presence in sensitive care environments Desirable: • Experience with remote-support tools and MDM platforms • Familiarity with ITIL processes; ITIL Foundation certification • Experience with Meraki networking, WiFi, CCTV and Starlink infrastructure Working in a Care Environment This role operates in and around children s residential homes. You will be required to: • Hold an Enhanced DBS check • Maintain high standards of confidentiality at all times • Demonstrate an awareness of safeguarding responsibilities • Present as calm and professional around vulnerable young people and home staff These are not optional extras they are core to how we work. What We Offer Build Your Career • Fully funded qualifications and clear pathways into Team Leader, Deputy and Registered Manager roles • Ongoing learning and development through structured programmes and hands-on experience • Opportunities to step up, take on responsibility, and grow within the organisation Feel Supported • 24/7 access to confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme • OnDemand GP access • A strong team culture where people support each other day-to-day Work That Works for You • 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing with service • Celebrate your birthday! • Wellbeing days to support staff when needed • Team-based working patterns Be Part of Something Bigger • Opportunities to get involved in our international projects, including trips to Tanzania supporting local communities • A values-led organisation focused on making a genuine difference not just commercially, but socially The Essentials • Pension with NEST • Access to discounts via Sage Employee Benefits and Blue Light Card • Employee referral bonus scheme • Long service recognition awards • On-site parking (where available) • Relaxed dress code About Silver Birch Care (Holdings) Limited Silver Birch Care Holdings is a leading provider of high-quality education, supported accommodation, residential care, and specialist support for children and young people aged 5 to 25 across the UK. We are a family owned provider, driven by our commitment to care. This makes us different from other organisations in the sector. Because we are not owned by venture capital investors or corporate shareholders, we reinvest any surplus funds into our services and support charities around the world. Through our family of services including Silver Birch Care, Silver Birch Care (Residential Services), The Beeches, Benecare, and Clover Childcare Services, alongside our two independent specialist schools we operate more than 60 children's homes and supported living services across London, Peterborough, Northampton, Kent, and Norfolk. We are proud that Clover Childcare Services is the UK s first Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP) Residential Certified Organisation, reflecting our strong commitment to trauma-informed and attachment-focused care. Working in partnership with over 60 local authorities, we support children and young people to overcome challenges, celebrate their achievements, and build the skills they need to live safe, happy, and fulfilling lives. Our experienced and dedicated teams nurture every individual, ensuring they feel safe, supported, and valued. Safeguarding Silver Birch Care Holdings is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people. Appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with Ofsted regulations. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
IT Support Specialist IT support with real purpose. Work that matters. Most IT support roles mean fixing laptops and closing tickets. This one means keeping the technology running for over 800 colleagues who support some of the most vulnerable children in the country. As an IT Support Specialist at Silver Birch Care Holdings, you will be the frontline of everything technical from day-to-day helpdesk to owning our ClearCare care management system across a growing estate of over 60 children s homes. We are recruiting two post-holders against this single specification. Whether you come from a service-desk background or specialist systems support, if you have the technical ability, the discipline, and the commitment to deliver outstanding service in a care environment we want to hear from you. What You ll Own You will cover the full breadth of the SBCHL technology estate across six domains: Service Desk & First-Line Support • First point of contact for all IT support phone, email, chat and ticketing system • Log, categorise, prioritise and manage incidents to agreed SLAs • Triage and resolve remotely wherever possible; arrange on-site attendance where needed • Escalate unresolved issues and track them through to resolution Hardware, Software & Network Support • Install, configure and maintain desktops, laptops, servers, mobile devices and peripherals • Deploy and configure Windows 10/11, Microsoft 365 and business applications across the estate • Set up and maintain network infrastructure routers, switches, Meraki firewalls, Starlink and CCTV • Diagnose and resolve hardware, software and connectivity issues with lasting root-cause fixes ClearCare System Administration • Lead administrator for ClearCare children s social care management system across all modules and homes • Manage user access, account creation and deactivation, templates and reporting tools • Train new and existing staff; produce home-specific user guides and run refresher sessions • Document configurations, user procedures and training completion Asset Management, Joiners & Leavers • Maintain the asset register cradle-to-grave every laptop, mobile, CCTV and Starlink unit • Provision kit, licences and accounts within 24 hours of HR notification for all joiners • Suspend accounts same-day and recover kit within 7 days for all leavers Subscription, Licence & Vendor Management • Manage the full subscription portfolio Sona, Tribepad, Abacus, Claude, ClearCare, M365 and others • Liaise with vendors (Meraki, Starlink, BT, carriers) on performance, pricing and contracts • Maintain a renewal calendar 90 days forward; retire unused licences promptly Procurement, Finance & Documentation • Raise purchase orders and issue goods-received notes within 48 hours • Reconcile invoices monthly against the asset register and subscription log • Maintain accurate knowledge-base articles, user guides and incident records What We re Looking For You ll need: • Previous experience in an IT support, service desk or helpdesk environment, including 2nd-line or specialist work • Good working knowledge of Windows 10/11 and Microsoft 365, including M365 administration • Sound understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) and hardware troubleshooting • Experience using IT ticketing and service-management tools and managing work to SLAs • Experience administering or supporting line-of-business systems ClearCare or similar care/social-care systems is a strong advantage • Asset-management and vendor-management discipline, comfortable reconciling across multiple suppliers • Strong problem-solving skills and excellent verbal and written communication • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, multi-site environment • Full, clean UK driving licence and a calm, professional presence in sensitive care environments Desirable: • Experience with remote-support tools and MDM platforms • Familiarity with ITIL processes; ITIL Foundation certification • Experience with Meraki networking, WiFi, CCTV and Starlink infrastructure Working in a Care Environment This role operates in and around children s residential homes. You will be required to: • Hold an Enhanced DBS check • Maintain high standards of confidentiality at all times • Demonstrate an awareness of safeguarding responsibilities • Present as calm and professional around vulnerable young people and home staff These are not optional extras they are core to how we work. What We Offer Build Your Career • Fully funded qualifications and clear pathways into Team Leader, Deputy and Registered Manager roles • Ongoing learning and development through structured programmes and hands-on experience • Opportunities to step up, take on responsibility, and grow within the organisation Feel Supported • 24/7 access to confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme • OnDemand GP access • A strong team culture where people support each other day-to-day Work That Works for You • 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing with service • Celebrate your birthday! • Wellbeing days to support staff when needed • Team-based working patterns Be Part of Something Bigger • Opportunities to get involved in our international projects, including trips to Tanzania supporting local communities • A values-led organisation focused on making a genuine difference not just commercially, but socially The Essentials • Pension with NEST • Access to discounts via Sage Employee Benefits and Blue Light Card • Employee referral bonus scheme • Long service recognition awards • On-site parking (where available) • Relaxed dress code About Silver Birch Care (Holdings) Limited Silver Birch Care Holdings is a leading provider of high-quality education, supported accommodation, residential care, and specialist support for children and young people aged 5 to 25 across the UK. We are a family owned provider, driven by our commitment to care. This makes us different from other organisations in the sector. Because we are not owned by venture capital investors or corporate shareholders, we reinvest any surplus funds into our services and support charities around the world. Through our family of services including Silver Birch Care, Silver Birch Care (Residential Services), The Beeches, Benecare, and Clover Childcare Services, alongside our two independent specialist schools we operate more than 60 children's homes and supported living services across London, Peterborough, Northampton, Kent, and Norfolk. We are proud that Clover Childcare Services is the UK s first Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP) Residential Certified Organisation, reflecting our strong commitment to trauma-informed and attachment-focused care. Working in partnership with over 60 local authorities, we support children and young people to overcome challenges, celebrate their achievements, and build the skills they need to live safe, happy, and fulfilling lives. Our experienced and dedicated teams nurture every individual, ensuring they feel safe, supported, and valued. Safeguarding Silver Birch Care Holdings is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people. Appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with Ofsted regulations. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained
Job Title Head of Facilities Location Heald Green - With Cross-Site Working Salary Hospice Band 8a - £57,528 - £64,750 pro rata (Competency Based Framework) Hours Full Time - 37.5 Hours Per Week Contract Permanent Introduction At Moya Cole Hospice, there's one thing that motivates us and that's providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting Illnesses. We're continuously developing our plans for delivering outstanding person-centered care that is innovative and evidence- based and to ensure Moya Cole is in the best shape possible for future generations. You'll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play your part in making a difference. Are you an inspiring leader with the vision to shape and transform our estates and facilities services? Can you demonstrate a track record of delivering service improvements, driving innovation and leading significant estates and facilities projects? Do you bring up-to-date professional knowledge, a strong focus on safety and compliance with experience of working within a regulated environment? You will be passionate about creating environments that support outstanding patient care, a collaborative colleague, and an engaging leader who can develop and inspire large, multidisciplinary teams. Most importantly, you will be wholeheartedly committed to the purpose and values of hospice care. The Role This is a pivotal role responsible for leading the strategic and operational management of estates and facilities services across two very different yet complementary hospice environments and associated trading operations. One is a brand new, state-of-the-art building that offers a modern, inspiring place to work, providing exceptional opportunities to introduce new ideas and ways of delivering services. The second is a well-established, purpose-built hospice that has been serving the community for over 40 years and now requires ambitious redevelopment. A key part of the role will be to shape this transformation, drawing on the innovation, learning and design of the new site to inspire the future. The postholder will champion a hospitality mindset, ensuring patients, families, colleagues, and visitors experience safe, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed environments and facilities. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and delivery of the Estates and Facilities Strategy. Oversee estates, maintenance, catering, housekeeping, reception and front-of-house services. Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory and health & safety requirements. Lead capital projects, service improvements and business continuity planning. Manage budgets, procurement and contract performance. Identify and develop income-generating opportunities within facilities and hospitality services. Drive a culture of customer service excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. Lead, inspire and develop multidisciplinary teams. Use data, technology and digital systems to improve performance and decision-making. Requirements We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Facilities to lead our Estates, Facilities, Hospitality and Support Services functions. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver high-quality, safe and compliant services that support exceptional patient, visitor and colleague experiences across our hospice sites. Essential: Degree in Facilities Management or equivalent experience. Professional membership of IWFM or equivalent professional body. Health & Safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH or IOSH). Significant leadership experience within estates and facilities management. Experience managing multiple service areas, such as estates, maintenance, catering, housekeeping or facilities operations. Strong knowledge of health & safety, compliance and regulatory requirements. Experience managing budgets, contracts and procurement. Proven ability to lead change and deliver service improvements. Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills. Strong digital and data analysis capabilities, including Microsoft 365 applications. Desirable: Experience within healthcare, hospice or other highly regulated environments. Experience developing commercial or income-generating services. Experience managing capital projects and business development initiatives. Key Benefits: 35 days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10 years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees) Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rata for part-time) Heath cash plan Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution (or the ability to continue with a previously held NHS pension (subject to making contribution's into the scheme in the previous 12 months) Life cover Free parking Discounted meals on site Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others Opportunity to develop your leadership skills within a structured development framework IIP Platinum employer creating the right environment for everyone to thrive and reach their potential How to Apply If you would like to contribute to making a difference for a much-loved charity, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, please visit our website via the button below. For more information, please contact Gill Turnpenney, Director of People, Culture & Support Services on or Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time. The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS Check at the level appropriate to the role, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015. Timescales We reserve the right to close and interview prior to the dates outlined below. Closing date: 26th June 2026 (at 12 noon). Interview date: 07th July 2026.
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Job Title Head of Facilities Location Heald Green - With Cross-Site Working Salary Hospice Band 8a - £57,528 - £64,750 pro rata (Competency Based Framework) Hours Full Time - 37.5 Hours Per Week Contract Permanent Introduction At Moya Cole Hospice, there's one thing that motivates us and that's providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting Illnesses. We're continuously developing our plans for delivering outstanding person-centered care that is innovative and evidence- based and to ensure Moya Cole is in the best shape possible for future generations. You'll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play your part in making a difference. Are you an inspiring leader with the vision to shape and transform our estates and facilities services? Can you demonstrate a track record of delivering service improvements, driving innovation and leading significant estates and facilities projects? Do you bring up-to-date professional knowledge, a strong focus on safety and compliance with experience of working within a regulated environment? You will be passionate about creating environments that support outstanding patient care, a collaborative colleague, and an engaging leader who can develop and inspire large, multidisciplinary teams. Most importantly, you will be wholeheartedly committed to the purpose and values of hospice care. The Role This is a pivotal role responsible for leading the strategic and operational management of estates and facilities services across two very different yet complementary hospice environments and associated trading operations. One is a brand new, state-of-the-art building that offers a modern, inspiring place to work, providing exceptional opportunities to introduce new ideas and ways of delivering services. The second is a well-established, purpose-built hospice that has been serving the community for over 40 years and now requires ambitious redevelopment. A key part of the role will be to shape this transformation, drawing on the innovation, learning and design of the new site to inspire the future. The postholder will champion a hospitality mindset, ensuring patients, families, colleagues, and visitors experience safe, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed environments and facilities. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and delivery of the Estates and Facilities Strategy. Oversee estates, maintenance, catering, housekeeping, reception and front-of-house services. Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory and health & safety requirements. Lead capital projects, service improvements and business continuity planning. Manage budgets, procurement and contract performance. Identify and develop income-generating opportunities within facilities and hospitality services. Drive a culture of customer service excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. Lead, inspire and develop multidisciplinary teams. Use data, technology and digital systems to improve performance and decision-making. Requirements We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Facilities to lead our Estates, Facilities, Hospitality and Support Services functions. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver high-quality, safe and compliant services that support exceptional patient, visitor and colleague experiences across our hospice sites. Essential: Degree in Facilities Management or equivalent experience. Professional membership of IWFM or equivalent professional body. Health & Safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH or IOSH). Significant leadership experience within estates and facilities management. Experience managing multiple service areas, such as estates, maintenance, catering, housekeeping or facilities operations. Strong knowledge of health & safety, compliance and regulatory requirements. Experience managing budgets, contracts and procurement. Proven ability to lead change and deliver service improvements. Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills. Strong digital and data analysis capabilities, including Microsoft 365 applications. Desirable: Experience within healthcare, hospice or other highly regulated environments. Experience developing commercial or income-generating services. Experience managing capital projects and business development initiatives. Key Benefits: 35 days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10 years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees) Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rata for part-time) Heath cash plan Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution (or the ability to continue with a previously held NHS pension (subject to making contribution's into the scheme in the previous 12 months) Life cover Free parking Discounted meals on site Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others Opportunity to develop your leadership skills within a structured development framework IIP Platinum employer creating the right environment for everyone to thrive and reach their potential How to Apply If you would like to contribute to making a difference for a much-loved charity, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, please visit our website via the button below. For more information, please contact Gill Turnpenney, Director of People, Culture & Support Services on or Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time. The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS Check at the level appropriate to the role, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015. Timescales We reserve the right to close and interview prior to the dates outlined below. Closing date: 26th June 2026 (at 12 noon). Interview date: 07th July 2026.
