BIM / Asset Information Manager Location: Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, Blackpool, Glasgow Contract Duration: 13/07/2026 - 31/03/2027 The Role We are seeking an experienced BIM / Asset Information Manager to join our team. In this crucial role, you will be the custodian of the "golden thread" of information, ensuring that high-quality, structured 3D models and data transition seamlessly from construction project delivery into operational facilities management. Reporting to senior leadership, you will enforce information governance, audit contractor submissions, and drive the integration of BIM outputs into lifecycle asset management systems. Key Responsibilities Standard Enforcement: Drive BIM strategy and ensure strict compliance with BS EN ISO 19650 and the UK BIM Framework. Information Governance: Develop and manage Asset Information Requirements (AIR), Exchange Information Requirements (EIR), and digital handover protocols. Quality Assurance: Conduct rigorous BIM assurance, including model audits, clash detection, and quality checks on supply chain deliverables. Systems Integration: Translate construction data (COBie, IFC) into operational formats, ensuring seamless integration with CAFM/IWMS platforms. Platform Management: Oversee the secure and collaborative use of Common Data Environments (CDE) across internal teams and external partners. Essential Skills & Experience Software Mastery: Advanced, hands-on proficiency in Autodesk Revit (modelling, coordination, data extraction) and Navisworks Manage (clash detection, 4D simulation). Standards Expertise: Proven track record delivering projects aligned to ISO 19650, utilizing COBie and IFC data standards. CDE Experience: Strong working knowledge of major CDE platforms (e.g., Autodesk Construction Cloud, Asite, Viewpoint, or ProjectWise). Operational BIM: Clear understanding of how to link BIM data with Facilities Management and CAFM/IWMS systems. Desirable: Experience with Dynamo, Solibri, Power BI, and Health & Safety/CDM applications of BIM. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Jul 02, 2026
Contractor
BIM / Asset Information Manager Location: Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, Blackpool, Glasgow Contract Duration: 13/07/2026 - 31/03/2027 The Role We are seeking an experienced BIM / Asset Information Manager to join our team. In this crucial role, you will be the custodian of the "golden thread" of information, ensuring that high-quality, structured 3D models and data transition seamlessly from construction project delivery into operational facilities management. Reporting to senior leadership, you will enforce information governance, audit contractor submissions, and drive the integration of BIM outputs into lifecycle asset management systems. Key Responsibilities Standard Enforcement: Drive BIM strategy and ensure strict compliance with BS EN ISO 19650 and the UK BIM Framework. Information Governance: Develop and manage Asset Information Requirements (AIR), Exchange Information Requirements (EIR), and digital handover protocols. Quality Assurance: Conduct rigorous BIM assurance, including model audits, clash detection, and quality checks on supply chain deliverables. Systems Integration: Translate construction data (COBie, IFC) into operational formats, ensuring seamless integration with CAFM/IWMS platforms. Platform Management: Oversee the secure and collaborative use of Common Data Environments (CDE) across internal teams and external partners. Essential Skills & Experience Software Mastery: Advanced, hands-on proficiency in Autodesk Revit (modelling, coordination, data extraction) and Navisworks Manage (clash detection, 4D simulation). Standards Expertise: Proven track record delivering projects aligned to ISO 19650, utilizing COBie and IFC data standards. CDE Experience: Strong working knowledge of major CDE platforms (e.g., Autodesk Construction Cloud, Asite, Viewpoint, or ProjectWise). Operational BIM: Clear understanding of how to link BIM data with Facilities Management and CAFM/IWMS systems. Desirable: Experience with Dynamo, Solibri, Power BI, and Health & Safety/CDM applications of BIM. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Location London, London (region), TW9 4DU About the job Job summary Build and run the infrastructure behind the UK's digital record We're growing our Infrastructure team and looking for two engineers to join us as we expand. At The National Archives, infrastructure underpins how the UK's digital record is preserved and accessed. This is a hands-on role supporting the platforms behind digital archiving and public services - with a clear focus on reliability, security and service recovery. You'll be joining a well-established team, including Senior Engineers with deep experience, who actively support and share knowledge as the team grows. Job description • Build, support and improve infrastructure across cloud and on-prem environments • Work across Azure, AWS, Microsoft 365 and core network and platform services • Act as a 2nd/3rd line escalation point for incidents and problems • Improve service reliability, performance and recovery • Contribute to change, delivery and continuous improvement • Infrastructure that supports long-term access and trust, not just short-term uptime • A strong focus on service resilience and recovery • A team environment where knowledge sharing and learning is expected • Space to develop your capability over time as the team grows Person specification An engineer ready to step into a broader, more complex environment Someone who wants to learn from experienced engineers and build depth over time Someone moving from reactive support into more ownership and improvement work Someone motivated by working on services that matter beyond the organisation This is a full time post. However, requests for part-time working, flexible working and job share will be considered, taking into account at all times the operational needs of the Department. A combination of onsite and home working is available and applicants should be able to regularly travel to our Kew site for a minimum of 60% of their work time. During the 1-year probation period, onsite presence is encouraged and advantageous (a minimum of 4 days in the office is required during the probation period). You will work a shared Saturday rota. This will equate to approximately one Saturday duty every month and this will be paid over-time. SC clearance/willingness to obtain SC clearance will be required for this role. This requires candidates to have been resident in the UK for at least the past three years. Please do not apply if you have been resident in the UK for less than three years as your application will be rejected. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Application process As part of your application, you will be asked to provide a summary of your relevant work history (what you have done and how you have developed your skills) and respond to a scenario-based question (how you think and approach problems) Your work history can include: • Formal roles in IT or infrastructure • Self-taught experience, home labs or personal projects • Training courses, certifications or evening study • Transferable experience from other roles where you have developed relevant technical or problem-solving skills We are interested in how you have built your capability, not just job titles. Important: Please be as clear as possible about what you have actually worked on or learned. Both elements of your application will be assessed against the essential criteria below: Essential criteria: Demonstrate a background and hands-on experience in building, configuring, administering, supporting and developing infrastructure solutions and services in a complex enterprise environment, including computing, storage, networking, physical infrastructure, software, commercial-off-the-shelf software (COTS), virtual and cloud computing and open-source packages and solutions. Proven track-record of developing infrastructure services and delivering projects to time and budget using structured project management techniques and methodologies to deliver high-quality, innovative, value for money services and systems Familiarity and competence with Microsoft technologies (On-premises and cloud) including Windows OS (client and server), Active Directory, Group Policy, Configuration Manager, Entra ID and Intune A good working knowledge of information security processes and government security policy and practice and of implementing security controls such as IPS, firewall, proxy and management and monitoring services to mitigate security threats Critical thinking and problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and solve problems logically and independently using techniques to identify root cause Demonstrate awareness of the scripting tools and software that are available to support the deployment and management of IT infrastructure components Excellent verbal and written communication skills: proven ability to communicate technical issues clearly and concisely to both technical and non-expert audiences and providing technical assurance to projects and developments; able to produce clear and accurate documentation Interviews will be held on-site on Thursday 30th and Friday 31st July. Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please visit the Civil Service Careers website where you can find further information on the use of AI in the application guidance section.
Jul 01, 2026
Full time
Location London, London (region), TW9 4DU About the job Job summary Build and run the infrastructure behind the UK's digital record We're growing our Infrastructure team and looking for two engineers to join us as we expand. At The National Archives, infrastructure underpins how the UK's digital record is preserved and accessed. This is a hands-on role supporting the platforms behind digital archiving and public services - with a clear focus on reliability, security and service recovery. You'll be joining a well-established team, including Senior Engineers with deep experience, who actively support and share knowledge as the team grows. Job description • Build, support and improve infrastructure across cloud and on-prem environments • Work across Azure, AWS, Microsoft 365 and core network and platform services • Act as a 2nd/3rd line escalation point for incidents and problems • Improve service reliability, performance and recovery • Contribute to change, delivery and continuous improvement • Infrastructure that supports long-term access and trust, not just short-term uptime • A strong focus on service resilience and recovery • A team environment where knowledge sharing and learning is expected • Space to develop your capability over time as the team grows Person specification An engineer ready to step into a broader, more complex environment Someone who wants to learn from experienced engineers and build depth over time Someone moving from reactive support into more ownership and improvement work Someone motivated by working on services that matter beyond the organisation This is a full time post. However, requests for part-time working, flexible working and job share will be considered, taking into account at all times the operational needs of the Department. A combination of onsite and home working is available and applicants should be able to regularly travel to our Kew site for a minimum of 60% of their work time. During the 1-year probation period, onsite presence is encouraged and advantageous (a minimum of 4 days in the office is required during the probation period). You will work a shared Saturday rota. This will equate to approximately one Saturday duty every month and this will be paid over-time. SC clearance/willingness to obtain SC clearance will be required for this role. This requires candidates to have been resident in the UK for at least the past three years. Please do not apply if you have been resident in the UK for less than three years as your application will be rejected. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Application process As part of your application, you will be asked to provide a summary of your relevant work history (what you have done and how you have developed your skills) and respond to a scenario-based question (how you think and approach problems) Your work history can include: • Formal roles in IT or infrastructure • Self-taught experience, home labs or personal projects • Training courses, certifications or evening study • Transferable experience from other roles where you have developed relevant technical or problem-solving skills We are interested in how you have built your capability, not just job titles. Important: Please be as clear as possible about what you have actually worked on or learned. Both elements of your application will be assessed against the essential criteria below: Essential criteria: Demonstrate a background and hands-on experience in building, configuring, administering, supporting and developing infrastructure solutions and services in a complex enterprise environment, including computing, storage, networking, physical infrastructure, software, commercial-off-the-shelf software (COTS), virtual and cloud computing and open-source packages and solutions. Proven track-record of developing infrastructure services and delivering projects to time and budget using structured project management techniques and methodologies to deliver high-quality, innovative, value for money services and systems Familiarity and competence with Microsoft technologies (On-premises and cloud) including Windows OS (client and server), Active Directory, Group Policy, Configuration Manager, Entra ID and Intune A good working knowledge of information security processes and government security policy and practice and of implementing security controls such as IPS, firewall, proxy and management and monitoring services to mitigate security threats Critical thinking and problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and solve problems logically and independently using techniques to identify root cause Demonstrate awareness of the scripting tools and software that are available to support the deployment and management of IT infrastructure components Excellent verbal and written communication skills: proven ability to communicate technical issues clearly and concisely to both technical and non-expert audiences and providing technical assurance to projects and developments; able to produce clear and accurate documentation Interviews will be held on-site on Thursday 30th and Friday 31st July. Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please visit the Civil Service Careers website where you can find further information on the use of AI in the application guidance section.
Apprentice Data Engineer Location: Bristol, Nottingham, Birmingham, Leeds, Oldham, Newcastle, Uxbridge Salary: £30,485 per annum Vacancy Type: Fixed term apprenticeship, 2 years Closing Date: 12th of July 2026 This Apprenticeship combines working and learning, in a great opportunity where you ll earn a salary, get workexperience, and finish the apprenticeship with a Level 5 Qualification in Data Engineering which you won t have to pay a penny for! We will provide a fully paid 24 month Apprenticeship to help you gain a Level 5 qualification specialising in Data Engineering and provide hands on working experience. Day to day, as an Associate Data Engineer, you will help the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) gather, organise, and use data effectively. You will work in a busy environment alongside experts in policy, data analysis, software development, IT, and business analysis to support the agency s data needs and drive improvements based on solid data insights. You ll spend 20% of your working week studying with lots of support from Data Engineers, your line manager and Apprenticeship provider. You ll be working with an organisation that serves millions of people, making a real difference to road safety and protecting the British public. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description The Associate Data Engineer works under the guidance of data engineers and Head of Data Engineering to help the Data Engineering team deliver and improve data systems using cloud services like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure. Your responsibilities will include, but aren t limited to: Ensure work aligns with agreed methodologies (including Agile/Scrum) so that the team maintains consistency, promotes collaboration, and delivers iterative, high-quality work. With the support of a senior data engineer, provide input to the technical assurance of proposed IT solutions to ensure they meet design expectations, fulfil business requirements, and adhere to best practices. Document the design/technical specifications in response to agreed user requirements to enable clear communication among stakeholders and maintain consistency for current and future implementations. Learn and execute data profiling techniques and source system analysis to understand dataset structures, quality, and potential issues for more informed decision-making. Support the implementation of data operations processes so that data integrity is maintained, efficient data flow is achieved, and reliable business insights are supported. Study data quality frameworks and best practices to help establish robust processes that ensure high-quality data essential for accurate analysis and decision-making. Help implement basic data pipelines to automate the movement, transformation, and loading of data into systems for seamless integration and analysis. Practice writing clean and maintainable code to promote software sustainability, reduce technical debt, and make future maintenance and extension easier for the team. For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only; whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Person specification To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Adaptability and Learning: Quick learner, open to learning new technologies. • Knowledge or awareness in one of the following: Computer Science, Information Technology, Networking or Software Engineering or similar. Communication and Teamwork: Adaptable to changing and evolving teams Time Management and Prioritisation: Basic task management and tracking. • Ability to prioritise tasks. Soft Skills and Attitude: Willingness to learn from others. • Positive problem-solving approach To be eligible for this apprenticeship, you must hold: 5 GCSEs including English and Maths at Grade 4 (C) or above. Or Equivalent Experience of a Programming Language (such as Python). Be aged 18 or over. Have the right work in the UK. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Jun 30, 2026
Contractor
Apprentice Data Engineer Location: Bristol, Nottingham, Birmingham, Leeds, Oldham, Newcastle, Uxbridge Salary: £30,485 per annum Vacancy Type: Fixed term apprenticeship, 2 years Closing Date: 12th of July 2026 This Apprenticeship combines working and learning, in a great opportunity where you ll earn a salary, get workexperience, and finish the apprenticeship with a Level 5 Qualification in Data Engineering which you won t have to pay a penny for! We will provide a fully paid 24 month Apprenticeship to help you gain a Level 5 qualification specialising in Data Engineering and provide hands on working experience. Day to day, as an Associate Data Engineer, you will help the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) gather, organise, and use data effectively. You will work in a busy environment alongside experts in policy, data analysis, software development, IT, and business analysis to support the agency s data needs and drive improvements based on solid data insights. You ll spend 20% of your working week studying with lots of support from Data Engineers, your line manager and Apprenticeship provider. You ll be working with an organisation that serves millions of people, making a real difference to road safety and protecting the British public. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description The Associate Data Engineer works under the guidance of data engineers and Head of Data Engineering to help the Data Engineering team deliver and improve data systems using cloud services like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure. Your responsibilities will include, but aren t limited to: Ensure work aligns with agreed methodologies (including Agile/Scrum) so that the team maintains consistency, promotes collaboration, and delivers iterative, high-quality work. With the support of a senior data engineer, provide input to the technical assurance of proposed IT solutions to ensure they meet design expectations, fulfil business requirements, and adhere to best practices. Document the design/technical specifications in response to agreed user requirements to enable clear communication among stakeholders and maintain consistency for current and future implementations. Learn and execute data profiling techniques and source system analysis to understand dataset structures, quality, and potential issues for more informed decision-making. Support the implementation of data operations processes so that data integrity is maintained, efficient data flow is achieved, and reliable business insights are supported. Study data quality frameworks and best practices to help establish robust processes that ensure high-quality data essential for accurate analysis and decision-making. Help implement basic data pipelines to automate the movement, transformation, and loading of data into systems for seamless integration and analysis. Practice writing clean and maintainable code to promote software sustainability, reduce technical debt, and make future maintenance and extension easier for the team. For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only; whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Person specification To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Adaptability and Learning: Quick learner, open to learning new technologies. • Knowledge or awareness in one of the following: Computer Science, Information Technology, Networking or Software Engineering or similar. Communication and Teamwork: Adaptable to changing and evolving teams Time Management and Prioritisation: Basic task management and tracking. • Ability to prioritise tasks. Soft Skills and Attitude: Willingness to learn from others. • Positive problem-solving approach To be eligible for this apprenticeship, you must hold: 5 GCSEs including English and Maths at Grade 4 (C) or above. Or Equivalent Experience of a Programming Language (such as Python). Be aged 18 or over. Have the right work in the UK. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Apprentice Data Engineer Location: Bristol, Nottingham, Birmingham, Leeds, Oldham, Newcastle, Uxbridge Salary: £30,485 per annum Vacancy Type: Fixed term apprenticeship, 2 years Closing Date: 12th of July 2026 This Apprenticeship combines working and learning, in a great opportunity where you ll earn a salary, get workexperience, and finish the apprenticeship with a Level 5 Qualification in Data Engineering which you won t have to pay a penny for! We will provide a fully paid 24 month Apprenticeship to help you gain a Level 5 qualification specialising in Data Engineering and provide hands on working experience. Day to day, as an Associate Data Engineer, you will help the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) gather, organise, and use data effectively. You will work in a busy environment alongside experts in policy, data analysis, software development, IT, and business analysis to support the agency s data needs and drive improvements based on solid data insights. You ll spend 20% of your working week studying with lots of support from Data Engineers, your line manager and Apprenticeship provider. You ll be working with an organisation that serves millions of people, making a real difference to road safety and protecting the British public. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description The Associate Data Engineer works under the guidance of data engineers and Head of Data Engineering to help the Data Engineering team deliver and improve data systems using cloud services like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure. Your responsibilities will include, but aren t limited to: Ensure work aligns with agreed methodologies (including Agile/Scrum) so that the team maintains consistency, promotes collaboration, and delivers iterative, high-quality work. With the support of a senior data engineer, provide input to the technical assurance of proposed IT solutions to ensure they meet design expectations, fulfil business requirements, and adhere to best practices. Document the design/technical specifications in response to agreed user requirements to enable clear communication among stakeholders and maintain consistency for current and future implementations. Learn and execute data profiling techniques and source system analysis to understand dataset structures, quality, and potential issues for more informed decision-making. Support the implementation of data operations processes so that data integrity is maintained, efficient data flow is achieved, and reliable business insights are supported. Study data quality frameworks and best practices to help establish robust processes that ensure high-quality data essential for accurate analysis and decision-making. Help implement basic data pipelines to automate the movement, transformation, and loading of data into systems for seamless integration and analysis. Practice writing clean and maintainable code to promote software sustainability, reduce technical debt, and make future maintenance and extension easier for the team. For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only; whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Person specification To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Adaptability and Learning: Quick learner, open to learning new technologies. • Knowledge or awareness in one of the following: Computer Science, Information Technology, Networking or Software Engineering or similar. Communication and Teamwork: Adaptable to changing and evolving teams Time Management and Prioritisation: Basic task management and tracking. • Ability to prioritise tasks. Soft Skills and Attitude: Willingness to learn from others. • Positive problem-solving approach To be eligible for this apprenticeship, you must hold: 5 GCSEs including English and Maths at Grade 4 (C) or above. Or Equivalent Experience of a Programming Language (such as Python). Be aged 18 or over. Have the right work in the UK. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Jun 30, 2026
Contractor
Apprentice Data Engineer Location: Bristol, Nottingham, Birmingham, Leeds, Oldham, Newcastle, Uxbridge Salary: £30,485 per annum Vacancy Type: Fixed term apprenticeship, 2 years Closing Date: 12th of July 2026 This Apprenticeship combines working and learning, in a great opportunity where you ll earn a salary, get workexperience, and finish the apprenticeship with a Level 5 Qualification in Data Engineering which you won t have to pay a penny for! We will provide a fully paid 24 month Apprenticeship to help you gain a Level 5 qualification specialising in Data Engineering and provide hands on working experience. Day to day, as an Associate Data Engineer, you will help the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) gather, organise, and use data effectively. You will work in a busy environment alongside experts in policy, data analysis, software development, IT, and business analysis to support the agency s data needs and drive improvements based on solid data insights. You ll spend 20% of your working week studying with lots of support from Data Engineers, your line manager and Apprenticeship provider. You ll be working with an organisation that serves millions of people, making a real difference to road safety and protecting the British public. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description The Associate Data Engineer works under the guidance of data engineers and Head of Data Engineering to help the Data Engineering team deliver and improve data systems using cloud services like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure. Your responsibilities will include, but aren t limited to: Ensure work aligns with agreed methodologies (including Agile/Scrum) so that the team maintains consistency, promotes collaboration, and delivers iterative, high-quality work. With the support of a senior data engineer, provide input to the technical assurance of proposed IT solutions to ensure they meet design expectations, fulfil business requirements, and adhere to best practices. Document the design/technical specifications in response to agreed user requirements to enable clear communication among stakeholders and maintain consistency for current and future implementations. Learn and execute data profiling techniques and source system analysis to understand dataset structures, quality, and potential issues for more informed decision-making. Support the implementation of data operations processes so that data integrity is maintained, efficient data flow is achieved, and reliable business insights are supported. Study data quality frameworks and best practices to help establish robust processes that ensure high-quality data essential for accurate analysis and decision-making. Help implement basic data pipelines to automate the movement, transformation, and loading of data into systems for seamless integration and analysis. Practice writing clean and maintainable code to promote software sustainability, reduce technical debt, and make future maintenance and extension easier for the team. For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only; whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Person specification To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Adaptability and Learning: Quick learner, open to learning new technologies. • Knowledge or awareness in one of the following: Computer Science, Information Technology, Networking or Software Engineering or similar. Communication and Teamwork: Adaptable to changing and evolving teams Time Management and Prioritisation: Basic task management and tracking. • Ability to prioritise tasks. Soft Skills and Attitude: Willingness to learn from others. • Positive problem-solving approach To be eligible for this apprenticeship, you must hold: 5 GCSEs including English and Maths at Grade 4 (C) or above. Or Equivalent Experience of a Programming Language (such as Python). Be aged 18 or over. Have the right work in the UK. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Apprentice Data Engineer Location: Bristol, Nottingham, Birmingham, Leeds, Oldham, Newcastle, Uxbridge Salary: £30,485 per annum Vacancy Type: Fixed term apprenticeship, 2 years Closing Date: 12th of July 2026 This Apprenticeship combines working and learning, in a great opportunity where you ll earn a salary, get workexperience, and finish the apprenticeship with a Level 5 Qualification in Data Engineering which you won t have to pay a penny for! We will provide a fully paid 24 month Apprenticeship to help you gain a Level 5 qualification specialising in Data Engineering and provide hands on working experience. Day to day, as an Associate Data Engineer, you will help the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) gather, organise, and use data effectively. You will work in a busy environment alongside experts in policy, data analysis, software development, IT, and business analysis to support the agency s data needs and drive improvements based on solid data insights. You ll spend 20% of your working week studying with lots of support from Data Engineers, your line manager and Apprenticeship provider. You ll be working with an organisation that serves millions of people, making a real difference to road safety and protecting the British public. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description The Associate Data Engineer works under the guidance of data engineers and Head of Data Engineering to help the Data Engineering team deliver and improve data systems using cloud services like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure. Your responsibilities will include, but aren t limited to: Ensure work aligns with agreed methodologies (including Agile/Scrum) so that the team maintains consistency, promotes collaboration, and delivers iterative, high-quality work. With the support of a senior data engineer, provide input to the technical assurance of proposed IT solutions to ensure they meet design expectations, fulfil business requirements, and adhere to best practices. Document the design/technical specifications in response to agreed user requirements to enable clear communication among stakeholders and maintain consistency for current and future implementations. Learn and execute data profiling techniques and source system analysis to understand dataset structures, quality, and potential issues for more informed decision-making. Support the implementation of data operations processes so that data integrity is maintained, efficient data flow is achieved, and reliable business insights are supported. Study data quality frameworks and best practices to help establish robust processes that ensure high-quality data essential for accurate analysis and decision-making. Help implement basic data pipelines to automate the movement, transformation, and loading of data into systems for seamless integration and analysis. Practice writing clean and maintainable code to promote software sustainability, reduce technical debt, and make future maintenance and extension easier for the team. For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only; whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Person specification To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Adaptability and Learning: Quick learner, open to learning new technologies. • Knowledge or awareness in one of the following: Computer Science, Information Technology, Networking or Software Engineering or similar. Communication and Teamwork: Adaptable to changing and evolving teams Time Management and Prioritisation: Basic task management and tracking. • Ability to prioritise tasks. Soft Skills and Attitude: Willingness to learn from others. • Positive problem-solving approach To be eligible for this apprenticeship, you must hold: 5 GCSEs including English and Maths at Grade 4 (C) or above. Or Equivalent Experience of a Programming Language (such as Python). Be aged 18 or over. Have the right work in the UK. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Jun 30, 2026
Contractor
Apprentice Data Engineer Location: Bristol, Nottingham, Birmingham, Leeds, Oldham, Newcastle, Uxbridge Salary: £30,485 per annum Vacancy Type: Fixed term apprenticeship, 2 years Closing Date: 12th of July 2026 This Apprenticeship combines working and learning, in a great opportunity where you ll earn a salary, get workexperience, and finish the apprenticeship with a Level 5 Qualification in Data Engineering which you won t have to pay a penny for! We will provide a fully paid 24 month Apprenticeship to help you gain a Level 5 qualification specialising in Data Engineering and provide hands on working experience. Day to day, as an Associate Data Engineer, you will help the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) gather, organise, and use data effectively. You will work in a busy environment alongside experts in policy, data analysis, software development, IT, and business analysis to support the agency s data needs and drive improvements based on solid data insights. You ll spend 20% of your working week studying with lots of support from Data Engineers, your line manager and Apprenticeship provider. You ll be working with an organisation that serves millions of people, making a real difference to road safety and protecting the British public. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description The Associate Data Engineer works under the guidance of data engineers and Head of Data Engineering to help the Data Engineering team deliver and improve data systems using cloud services like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure. Your responsibilities will include, but aren t limited to: Ensure work aligns with agreed methodologies (including Agile/Scrum) so that the team maintains consistency, promotes collaboration, and delivers iterative, high-quality work. With the support of a senior data engineer, provide input to the technical assurance of proposed IT solutions to ensure they meet design expectations, fulfil business requirements, and adhere to best practices. Document the design/technical specifications in response to agreed user requirements to enable clear communication among stakeholders and maintain consistency for current and future implementations. Learn and execute data profiling techniques and source system analysis to understand dataset structures, quality, and potential issues for more informed decision-making. Support the implementation of data operations processes so that data integrity is maintained, efficient data flow is achieved, and reliable business insights are supported. Study data quality frameworks and best practices to help establish robust processes that ensure high-quality data essential for accurate analysis and decision-making. Help implement basic data pipelines to automate the movement, transformation, and loading of data into systems for seamless integration and analysis. Practice writing clean and maintainable code to promote software sustainability, reduce technical debt, and make future maintenance and extension easier for the team. For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only; whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Person specification To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Adaptability and Learning: Quick learner, open to learning new technologies. • Knowledge or awareness in one of the following: Computer Science, Information Technology, Networking or Software Engineering or similar. Communication and Teamwork: Adaptable to changing and evolving teams Time Management and Prioritisation: Basic task management and tracking. • Ability to prioritise tasks. Soft Skills and Attitude: Willingness to learn from others. • Positive problem-solving approach To be eligible for this apprenticeship, you must hold: 5 GCSEs including English and Maths at Grade 4 (C) or above. Or Equivalent Experience of a Programming Language (such as Python). Be aged 18 or over. Have the right work in the UK. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Senior Procurement Manager - IT / Digital Contract Length: 6 months Location: Warwick or Wokingham (1-2 days on site) Pay Rate: £750 per day via umbrella (Inside IR35) Lead high-value technology procurement at scale - shaping strategy, influencing CIO-level decisions, and delivering real impact from day one. About the Opportunity This is a senior interim leadership role within a highly regulated, nationally significant organisation operating at the forefront of digital and infrastructure transformation. You'll take ownership of IT and digital procurement across a complex, high-value environment - covering software, cloud, telecoms, and critical infrastructure technologies. Working closely with the CIO and senior leadership team, you'll play a key role in enabling large-scale digital initiatives through commercially sound, compliant sourcing strategies. This is a visible, business-critical position where your expertise will directly influence major investment decisions and long-term technology direction. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end procurement strategy across IT and digital categories, including software, cloud, and infrastructure Oversee complex sourcing programmes, including frameworks, tenders, and regulated procurement processes Develop and deliver a clear software sourcing strategy as a key project within the assignment Partner with CIO-level stakeholders, aligning procurement with technology roadmaps and business priorities Manage supplier negotiations and drive commercial outcomes across new and existing vendor relationships Provide governance and assurance, ensuring all procurement activity meets regulatory and compliance standards Lead, mentor, and coordinate a blended team of internal resources and external service providers Act as the key interface between procurement, legal, finance, and vendor management functions Skills & Experience Essential Deep experience in IT / technology procurement (software, cloud, telecoms, infrastructure) Proven track record leading complex sourcing activity (frameworks, tenders, regulated procurement) Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging CIO and senior executive-level stakeholders Demonstrable leadership capability, managing teams and cross-functional delivery Strong commercial acumen and negotiation expertise Solid understanding of procurement governance and compliance frameworks (e.g. Procurement Act 2023) Ability to operate with confidence and credibility in a senior leadership environment Desirable Experience within public sector, regulated, or critical infrastructure environments Exposure to digital transformation or large-scale technology programmes Experience working with managed service provider models Strong understanding of IT supplier markets and sourcing strategies Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Jun 30, 2026
Contractor
Senior Procurement Manager - IT / Digital Contract Length: 6 months Location: Warwick or Wokingham (1-2 days on site) Pay Rate: £750 per day via umbrella (Inside IR35) Lead high-value technology procurement at scale - shaping strategy, influencing CIO-level decisions, and delivering real impact from day one. About the Opportunity This is a senior interim leadership role within a highly regulated, nationally significant organisation operating at the forefront of digital and infrastructure transformation. You'll take ownership of IT and digital procurement across a complex, high-value environment - covering software, cloud, telecoms, and critical infrastructure technologies. Working closely with the CIO and senior leadership team, you'll play a key role in enabling large-scale digital initiatives through commercially sound, compliant sourcing strategies. This is a visible, business-critical position where your expertise will directly influence major investment decisions and long-term technology direction. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end procurement strategy across IT and digital categories, including software, cloud, and infrastructure Oversee complex sourcing programmes, including frameworks, tenders, and regulated procurement processes Develop and deliver a clear software sourcing strategy as a key project within the assignment Partner with CIO-level stakeholders, aligning procurement with technology roadmaps and business priorities Manage supplier negotiations and drive commercial outcomes across new and existing vendor relationships Provide governance and assurance, ensuring all procurement activity meets regulatory and compliance standards Lead, mentor, and coordinate a blended team of internal resources and external service providers Act as the key interface between procurement, legal, finance, and vendor management functions Skills & Experience Essential Deep experience in IT / technology procurement (software, cloud, telecoms, infrastructure) Proven track record leading complex sourcing activity (frameworks, tenders, regulated procurement) Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging CIO and senior executive-level stakeholders Demonstrable leadership capability, managing teams and cross-functional delivery Strong commercial acumen and negotiation expertise Solid understanding of procurement governance and compliance frameworks (e.g. Procurement Act 2023) Ability to operate with confidence and credibility in a senior leadership environment Desirable Experience within public sector, regulated, or critical infrastructure environments Exposure to digital transformation or large-scale technology programmes Experience working with managed service provider models Strong understanding of IT supplier markets and sourcing strategies Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Role Mission To support customer outcomes by making deep, hands-on Microsoft centric expertise available to customers and internal teams across hybrid identity, security and endpoint management. This includes Windows Active Directory and integration with Microsoft Entra ID, unified security operations with Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel, and modern endpoint and device management with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/ConfigMgr), providing practical guidance, design assurance and implementation support where needed. Objectives & Key Results Deliver consulting-grade architecture assurance and outcomes for customers Provide high-quality architecture reviews and design assurance for complex customer opportunities and deliveries, highlighting risks, trade-offs and pragmatic options Produce clear customer-facing technical outputs (e.g., current-state assessments, target-state architectures, and phased roadmaps) that accelerate decision-making Improve consistency and reduce avoidable rework for customers by using repeatable patterns, checklists and standards aligned to Claranet ways of working. Essential Roles & Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Delivery Serve as a senior technical expert within the Office of the CTO, providing hands-on technical depth and assurance in support of the UK CTO Provide hands-on technical contribution and specialist support across Microsoft identity, security, endpoint and cloud platforms-drawing on broader networking and architecture skills where customer engagements require it Behavioural Competencies - Organisational & Behavioural Fit Technological Curiosity: Naturally curious, proactively explores how new and existing technologies work, experiments safely, and shares what they learn Hands-On Mindset: Enjoys being "on the keyboard" solving technical challenges Customer Engagement: Exceptional presence and clarity when engaging with customers Influence Without Authority: Guides teams through expertise and collaboration, not hierarchy Clear Communicator: Able to articulate complex problems simply and confidently Calm & Composed: Operates effectively in high-pressure or ambiguous situations Ownership & Accountability: Takes responsibility for delivering high-quality outcomes Continuous Improvement: Always seeking ways to enhance technical and engineering quality, security and efficiency Travel: Ability to travel to different sites and locations on a weekly basis Critical Competencies - Technical Competencies (Essential) Strong architectural capability across Microsoft Azure and core Microsoft cloud services Proficiency in security technologies, frameworks, and secure architecture patterns (including Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel) Strong expertise in Windows Active Directory and hybrid identity integration with Microsoft Entra ID Experience with modern endpoint and device management and configuration management, including Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/ConfigMgr) Hands-on capability in automation, IaC, CI/CD, scripting and platform engineering Comfortable using AI tools to achieve outcomes (e.g., accelerating analysis, troubleshooting, automation and documentation) with appropriate security and data-handling practices Critical Competencies - Technical Competencies (Desirable) Experience with distributed systems or modern application architectures Exposure to data engineering, observability platforms or edge networking Please note: You will be required to have been resident in the UK for five years prior to application and to hold or be prepared to undergo UK Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) and/or a Security Check (SC) clearance as part of this role.
Jun 30, 2026
Full time
Role Mission To support customer outcomes by making deep, hands-on Microsoft centric expertise available to customers and internal teams across hybrid identity, security and endpoint management. This includes Windows Active Directory and integration with Microsoft Entra ID, unified security operations with Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel, and modern endpoint and device management with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/ConfigMgr), providing practical guidance, design assurance and implementation support where needed. Objectives & Key Results Deliver consulting-grade architecture assurance and outcomes for customers Provide high-quality architecture reviews and design assurance for complex customer opportunities and deliveries, highlighting risks, trade-offs and pragmatic options Produce clear customer-facing technical outputs (e.g., current-state assessments, target-state architectures, and phased roadmaps) that accelerate decision-making Improve consistency and reduce avoidable rework for customers by using repeatable patterns, checklists and standards aligned to Claranet ways of working. Essential Roles & Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Delivery Serve as a senior technical expert within the Office of the CTO, providing hands-on technical depth and assurance in support of the UK CTO Provide hands-on technical contribution and specialist support across Microsoft identity, security, endpoint and cloud platforms-drawing on broader networking and architecture skills where customer engagements require it Behavioural Competencies - Organisational & Behavioural Fit Technological Curiosity: Naturally curious, proactively explores how new and existing technologies work, experiments safely, and shares what they learn Hands-On Mindset: Enjoys being "on the keyboard" solving technical challenges Customer Engagement: Exceptional presence and clarity when engaging with customers Influence Without Authority: Guides teams through expertise and collaboration, not hierarchy Clear Communicator: Able to articulate complex problems simply and confidently Calm & Composed: Operates effectively in high-pressure or ambiguous situations Ownership & Accountability: Takes responsibility for delivering high-quality outcomes Continuous Improvement: Always seeking ways to enhance technical and engineering quality, security and efficiency Travel: Ability to travel to different sites and locations on a weekly basis Critical Competencies - Technical Competencies (Essential) Strong architectural capability across Microsoft Azure and core Microsoft cloud services Proficiency in security technologies, frameworks, and secure architecture patterns (including Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel) Strong expertise in Windows Active Directory and hybrid identity integration with Microsoft Entra ID Experience with modern endpoint and device management and configuration management, including Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/ConfigMgr) Hands-on capability in automation, IaC, CI/CD, scripting and platform engineering Comfortable using AI tools to achieve outcomes (e.g., accelerating analysis, troubleshooting, automation and documentation) with appropriate security and data-handling practices Critical Competencies - Technical Competencies (Desirable) Experience with distributed systems or modern application architectures Exposure to data engineering, observability platforms or edge networking Please note: You will be required to have been resident in the UK for five years prior to application and to hold or be prepared to undergo UK Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) and/or a Security Check (SC) clearance as part of this role.
Please note this role is full onsite (however, free daily parking or subsidised work commute is offered). In addition, my client is unable to offer sponsorship, now or in the future. The role is based in my clients headquarters in central Norwich. Permanent, Full Time. Salary to 57,500K dependant on experience. Generous Pension. 25 days holiday plus public holidays + up to 3 days Long Service entitlement. Health Scheme. Generous Life Assurance. Free use of electric vehicle charge points. 9am to 5pm working hours with 45 mins paid lunch break ( some flexi-time also offered to allow a day off in lieu) Fresh fruit daily, plus regular treats. Training Courses to further enhance technical skills and learning. cycle to work schemes. Other additional perks offered. The company is based within Norwich City Centre, so easily accessible by car, train or cycle. It s not too far from some great pubs, too! If you are keen to join progressive company, gain exposure to a diverse array of technologies, and provided the opportunity to learn and progress within the organisation, take a senior, responsible role, and make an impact with their technical environment, then please apply. My client is in urgent need of an experienced IT Operations Manager to manage the existing IT Infrastructure Team and be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the IT department, ensuring the stability, reliability, and security of the organization's IT infrastructure. This includes managing the IT Service Desk operations and teams. Leadership and Management: Lead and manage the service desk team to deliver exceptional technical support to internal users, ensuring prompt resolution of IT issues. Implementing best practices and driving continuous improvement to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring appropriate cyber security systems are in place. IT Infrastructure: Oversee the maintenance, support, and optimization of all IT systems, including servers, networks, and applications. Ensure the infrastructure is secure and compliant with industry standards. Compliance and Security: Ensure all IT operations comply with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. Ensure alignment with corporate and cluster policies, procedures, service levels and defined process, to contribute to the standardization of IT. Performance Monitoring: Monitor and analyse the performance of IT systems and services. Identify areas for improvement and implement changes as needed. About You: Preferred 4 years+ years of recent, relevant experience. Experience in IT management, with a proven track record of leading and managing IT teams in a service led environment. Previous experience of managing suppliers. Strong knowledge of IT systems, networks, and applications. Familiarity with cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data management. Expertise in change planning. Virtualisation of both Server and Desktop environments using VMWare. Windows Servers/Desktop operating systems. Active Directory and Group Policy knowledge. Microsoft 365 Exchange knowledge.
Jun 30, 2026
Full time
Please note this role is full onsite (however, free daily parking or subsidised work commute is offered). In addition, my client is unable to offer sponsorship, now or in the future. The role is based in my clients headquarters in central Norwich. Permanent, Full Time. Salary to 57,500K dependant on experience. Generous Pension. 25 days holiday plus public holidays + up to 3 days Long Service entitlement. Health Scheme. Generous Life Assurance. Free use of electric vehicle charge points. 9am to 5pm working hours with 45 mins paid lunch break ( some flexi-time also offered to allow a day off in lieu) Fresh fruit daily, plus regular treats. Training Courses to further enhance technical skills and learning. cycle to work schemes. Other additional perks offered. The company is based within Norwich City Centre, so easily accessible by car, train or cycle. It s not too far from some great pubs, too! If you are keen to join progressive company, gain exposure to a diverse array of technologies, and provided the opportunity to learn and progress within the organisation, take a senior, responsible role, and make an impact with their technical environment, then please apply. My client is in urgent need of an experienced IT Operations Manager to manage the existing IT Infrastructure Team and be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the IT department, ensuring the stability, reliability, and security of the organization's IT infrastructure. This includes managing the IT Service Desk operations and teams. Leadership and Management: Lead and manage the service desk team to deliver exceptional technical support to internal users, ensuring prompt resolution of IT issues. Implementing best practices and driving continuous improvement to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring appropriate cyber security systems are in place. IT Infrastructure: Oversee the maintenance, support, and optimization of all IT systems, including servers, networks, and applications. Ensure the infrastructure is secure and compliant with industry standards. Compliance and Security: Ensure all IT operations comply with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. Ensure alignment with corporate and cluster policies, procedures, service levels and defined process, to contribute to the standardization of IT. Performance Monitoring: Monitor and analyse the performance of IT systems and services. Identify areas for improvement and implement changes as needed. About You: Preferred 4 years+ years of recent, relevant experience. Experience in IT management, with a proven track record of leading and managing IT teams in a service led environment. Previous experience of managing suppliers. Strong knowledge of IT systems, networks, and applications. Familiarity with cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data management. Expertise in change planning. Virtualisation of both Server and Desktop environments using VMWare. Windows Servers/Desktop operating systems. Active Directory and Group Policy knowledge. Microsoft 365 Exchange knowledge.
Solus Accident Repair Centres
Birchanger, Hertfordshire
Overview We are searching for a Business Systems, Delivery & Change Manager to lead our business systems, digital platforms, and technology change portfolio. This senior technology leader will ensure our portfolio delivers measurable value, supports operational excellence, and aligns with organisational strategy. You will provide leadership across business systems management, project delivery, and strategic change - ensuring solutions are well-designed, well-governed, and successfully adopted. The role combines people leadership, technology governance, and delivery oversight, guiding cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure that technology change is delivered safely, consistently, and effectively across the business. Responsibilities Define and own the strategic direction for business systems, ensuring alignment to Solus' technology roadmap and business goals. Prioritise the change portfolio, balancing strategic needs, operational risks, dependencies, and capacity. Make decisions on technology investments, supplier contracts, and commercial evaluations. Approve and govern system changes, ensuring security, architectural integrity and operational stability. Own the standards and frameworks for delivery, change governance, business analysis, release management, and system lifecycle management. Make people-leadership decisions including performance management, capability development, and team structure. Evaluate and manage risk across systems, projects and change activity, ensuring regulatory, audit and security requirements are fully met. Strategic Leadership: Build and deliver a long-term strategic roadmap for business systems, integrations, data flows, and platform evolution. Provide leadership across the delivery and change capability, setting expectations for quality, pace, and governance. Work closely with the CIO to ensure alignment between infrastructure, cloud, platforms, business applications and change. People Leadership & Team Development: Lead a multi-discipline function (Business Analysts, Change Leads, Delivery Leads, Systems SMEs) ensuring capability, performance, and progression. Develop team members through coaching, mentoring, training and succession planning. Create a high-trust, high-performance culture that empowers colleagues and encourages continuous improvement. Ensure the team manages documentation, processes and business knowledge to reduce key-person dependencies. Delivery & Change Ownership: Own the full lifecycle of technology change: intake, analysis, prioritisation, design assurance, delivery oversight, adoption, and benefits tracking. Ensure delivery teams follow agreed standards (Agile, hybrid, or waterfall where appropriate) with consistent governance. Oversee delivery risks, RAID management and cross-functional dependencies. Ensure systems changes are safe, secure, tested, and supported at go-live. Business Systems Management: Oversee the lifecycle of key business systems - including upgrades, vendor management, integrations, and enhancement roadmaps. Ensure systems are secure, resilient, and compliant, supported by well-maintained documentation and change records. Act as escalation point for system incidents, recurring issues, platform concerns and supplier escalations. Drive simplification, standardisation and rationalisation of systems to reduce complexity and improve user experience. Stakeholder Leadership: Build strong relationships with business leaders, operational managers, suppliers, and technology partners. Communicate complex technical and delivery topics clearly at senior level. Represent Technology at governance boards, steering groups, and executive forums. Financial Leadership: Manage budgets for systems, suppliers, licences, and delivery resources. Ensure cost-effective delivery and maximise value for money from suppliers and change activity. Qualifications Degree in IT, Technology, Business Management or related field. Strong evidence of leadership in technology delivery, business systems or change management. Certifications beneficial: ITIL (governance & service management) Agile/Scrum/Scaled Agile Project/Programme Management (PMP, MSP, Prince2) Change Management (APMG/PROSCI) Experience managing budgets, suppliers and enterprise-scale change functions. Skills and experience Strong leadership capability: team leadership, coaching, performance management. Deep understanding of business systems, integrations, software delivery lifecycle, and enterprise change management. Ability to oversee complex delivery portfolios, balancing capacity, risk and value. Advanced stakeholder management and influencing skills across senior levels. Knowledge of technology strategy, architecture governance, and vendor management. Strong analytical, commercial and problem-solving skills. Experience managing multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced environments. Ability to constructively challenge, make decisive recommendations, and deliver difficult messages. Demonstrated ability to shape culture, drive behavioural change and embed new ways of working. Who are Solus? Solus, who are owned by Aviva, are one of the UK leaders in vehicle repairs, returning cars to the road in just 11 days on average and a 4.6/5 star customer rating. With an award-winning apprenticeship programme and winners of other recognised industry awards Solus are proud to be shaping the future of vehicle repair. Why Join Solus? We have so much to offer when it comes to being a Solus colleague: Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications. Bonus opportunity tied to your performance and the overall success of Solus. Company pension scheme with employer contributions. 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days. Save money with up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts. Share in Aviva's success through the Aviva Save As You Earn scheme. Supportive policies including parental and carer's leave. Wellbeing focus with tools like Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access. At Solus, we value inclusivity and welcome all applicants. If you're excited but don't tick every box, we encourage you to apply-your unique skills might be just what we need. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria-just email us after applying to let us know. Ready to join us? Apply online today, and our team will be in touch within 14 days.
Jun 29, 2026
Full time
Overview We are searching for a Business Systems, Delivery & Change Manager to lead our business systems, digital platforms, and technology change portfolio. This senior technology leader will ensure our portfolio delivers measurable value, supports operational excellence, and aligns with organisational strategy. You will provide leadership across business systems management, project delivery, and strategic change - ensuring solutions are well-designed, well-governed, and successfully adopted. The role combines people leadership, technology governance, and delivery oversight, guiding cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure that technology change is delivered safely, consistently, and effectively across the business. Responsibilities Define and own the strategic direction for business systems, ensuring alignment to Solus' technology roadmap and business goals. Prioritise the change portfolio, balancing strategic needs, operational risks, dependencies, and capacity. Make decisions on technology investments, supplier contracts, and commercial evaluations. Approve and govern system changes, ensuring security, architectural integrity and operational stability. Own the standards and frameworks for delivery, change governance, business analysis, release management, and system lifecycle management. Make people-leadership decisions including performance management, capability development, and team structure. Evaluate and manage risk across systems, projects and change activity, ensuring regulatory, audit and security requirements are fully met. Strategic Leadership: Build and deliver a long-term strategic roadmap for business systems, integrations, data flows, and platform evolution. Provide leadership across the delivery and change capability, setting expectations for quality, pace, and governance. Work closely with the CIO to ensure alignment between infrastructure, cloud, platforms, business applications and change. People Leadership & Team Development: Lead a multi-discipline function (Business Analysts, Change Leads, Delivery Leads, Systems SMEs) ensuring capability, performance, and progression. Develop team members through coaching, mentoring, training and succession planning. Create a high-trust, high-performance culture that empowers colleagues and encourages continuous improvement. Ensure the team manages documentation, processes and business knowledge to reduce key-person dependencies. Delivery & Change Ownership: Own the full lifecycle of technology change: intake, analysis, prioritisation, design assurance, delivery oversight, adoption, and benefits tracking. Ensure delivery teams follow agreed standards (Agile, hybrid, or waterfall where appropriate) with consistent governance. Oversee delivery risks, RAID management and cross-functional dependencies. Ensure systems changes are safe, secure, tested, and supported at go-live. Business Systems Management: Oversee the lifecycle of key business systems - including upgrades, vendor management, integrations, and enhancement roadmaps. Ensure systems are secure, resilient, and compliant, supported by well-maintained documentation and change records. Act as escalation point for system incidents, recurring issues, platform concerns and supplier escalations. Drive simplification, standardisation and rationalisation of systems to reduce complexity and improve user experience. Stakeholder Leadership: Build strong relationships with business leaders, operational managers, suppliers, and technology partners. Communicate complex technical and delivery topics clearly at senior level. Represent Technology at governance boards, steering groups, and executive forums. Financial Leadership: Manage budgets for systems, suppliers, licences, and delivery resources. Ensure cost-effective delivery and maximise value for money from suppliers and change activity. Qualifications Degree in IT, Technology, Business Management or related field. Strong evidence of leadership in technology delivery, business systems or change management. Certifications beneficial: ITIL (governance & service management) Agile/Scrum/Scaled Agile Project/Programme Management (PMP, MSP, Prince2) Change Management (APMG/PROSCI) Experience managing budgets, suppliers and enterprise-scale change functions. Skills and experience Strong leadership capability: team leadership, coaching, performance management. Deep understanding of business systems, integrations, software delivery lifecycle, and enterprise change management. Ability to oversee complex delivery portfolios, balancing capacity, risk and value. Advanced stakeholder management and influencing skills across senior levels. Knowledge of technology strategy, architecture governance, and vendor management. Strong analytical, commercial and problem-solving skills. Experience managing multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced environments. Ability to constructively challenge, make decisive recommendations, and deliver difficult messages. Demonstrated ability to shape culture, drive behavioural change and embed new ways of working. Who are Solus? Solus, who are owned by Aviva, are one of the UK leaders in vehicle repairs, returning cars to the road in just 11 days on average and a 4.6/5 star customer rating. With an award-winning apprenticeship programme and winners of other recognised industry awards Solus are proud to be shaping the future of vehicle repair. Why Join Solus? We have so much to offer when it comes to being a Solus colleague: Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications. Bonus opportunity tied to your performance and the overall success of Solus. Company pension scheme with employer contributions. 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days. Save money with up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts. Share in Aviva's success through the Aviva Save As You Earn scheme. Supportive policies including parental and carer's leave. Wellbeing focus with tools like Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access. At Solus, we value inclusivity and welcome all applicants. If you're excited but don't tick every box, we encourage you to apply-your unique skills might be just what we need. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria-just email us after applying to let us know. Ready to join us? Apply online today, and our team will be in touch within 14 days.
Operational Resilience Manager Edinburgh or Glasgow Relaxed Hybrid and Flexible Working Environment 62,114 - 77,232 per annum + 28.94% employer contributory pension and 42 days annual holiday Introduction to the Role Hays' Cyber practice have partnered exclusively with Registers of Scotland (RoS) on the search for an experienced Senior Operational Resilience Manager to lead the development and embedding of operational resilience capability across a complex, digitally-driven public sector organisation. This is a high-impact role focused on ensuring critical services remain available and recoverable during disruption. You will work at a strategic level to shape resilience frameworks, influence senior stakeholders, and build a culture of preparedness. This is an opportunity to establish and drive a resilience function with significant organisational visibility and influence. About the Organisation Registers of Scotland (RoS) manages 21 land, property and other legal registers which are a critical asset for the Scottish economy. They aim to provide the best public service for Scotland and are on a mission to make some of the oldest public land registers in the world into some of the most modern. You can get an idea of their mission and culture by viewing this short video: Registers of Scotland Promotional Video - YouTube ww(w).(url removed) Registers of Scotland (RoS) is an award-winning organisation recognised for its technology and innovation. Registers of Scotland is a world-leading pioneer in land and property registration. Their full-stack teams design, architect, and build all our registration products in-house, and they work to create digital solutions for the people of Scotland. You will get an opportunity to nurture your creativity and develop with RoS through access to the latest data, software engineering and product delivery techniques. In this role you will Lead the development and delivery of an organisation-wide operational resilience strategy Identify, map, and manage business-critical services and their dependencies Own and maintain Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) and service recovery playbooks, ensuring compliance with ISO 22301 and Scottish Government expectations Coordinate and deliver scenario testing and exercises (table-top, simulation, live), embedding lessons learned to strengthen service continuity. Establish and drive resilience governance forums and stakeholder engagement Collaborate across digital, cyber, risk, operations, and external partners to embed resilience practices Provide oversight of business continuity, disaster recovery, and service resilience planning Coordinate and deliver scenario testing (e.g. cyber incidents, supplier failures) and embed improvements Support or lead response activities during major incidents and drive post-incident reviews Produce reporting for senior leadership on resilience posture, risks, and performance Maintain resilience frameworks aligned to recognised standards and governance expectations Drive continuous improvement in resilience capability, supplier assurance, and recovery performance What I'm Looking For Significant experience in operational resilience, business continuity, or disaster recovery Experience aligning resilience, continuity, and recovery practices with relevant standards, including ISO 22301 and the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework. Proven ability to operate as a subject matter expert and influence senior stakeholders Experience in complex digital or cloud-based environments Demonstrated experience leading or supporting responses to major incidents Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking capability Experience managing third-party or supply chain resilience and dependencies Relevant professional certifications (e.g. CBCI, MBCI, ISO standards) preferred Benefits Competitive salary package Pension contribution of 28.97% employer contribution 42 days annual leave Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Strong focus on professional development and career progression Inclusive and supportive working culture Opportunity to work in a highly impactful, strategic role shaping organisational resilience Further information For further information relating to RoS, including: Additional details on pay & benefits The Civil Service Code Complaints process Use of AI in the application/recruitment process, Please view our additional information page online: ww(w).(url removed) and immigration status In general, only nationals from the following countries (and associations of countries) are eligible for employment in the Civil Service: the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, and the Commonwealth. EU nationals (with settled or pre-settled status), certain EEA nationals, Swiss and Turkish nationals are also eligible for employment. Detailed provisions on determining eligibility on the grounds of nationality and, where relevant, immigration status can be reviewed here. ww(w).(url removed) Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Jun 27, 2026
Full time
Operational Resilience Manager Edinburgh or Glasgow Relaxed Hybrid and Flexible Working Environment 62,114 - 77,232 per annum + 28.94% employer contributory pension and 42 days annual holiday Introduction to the Role Hays' Cyber practice have partnered exclusively with Registers of Scotland (RoS) on the search for an experienced Senior Operational Resilience Manager to lead the development and embedding of operational resilience capability across a complex, digitally-driven public sector organisation. This is a high-impact role focused on ensuring critical services remain available and recoverable during disruption. You will work at a strategic level to shape resilience frameworks, influence senior stakeholders, and build a culture of preparedness. This is an opportunity to establish and drive a resilience function with significant organisational visibility and influence. About the Organisation Registers of Scotland (RoS) manages 21 land, property and other legal registers which are a critical asset for the Scottish economy. They aim to provide the best public service for Scotland and are on a mission to make some of the oldest public land registers in the world into some of the most modern. You can get an idea of their mission and culture by viewing this short video: Registers of Scotland Promotional Video - YouTube ww(w).(url removed) Registers of Scotland (RoS) is an award-winning organisation recognised for its technology and innovation. Registers of Scotland is a world-leading pioneer in land and property registration. Their full-stack teams design, architect, and build all our registration products in-house, and they work to create digital solutions for the people of Scotland. You will get an opportunity to nurture your creativity and develop with RoS through access to the latest data, software engineering and product delivery techniques. In this role you will Lead the development and delivery of an organisation-wide operational resilience strategy Identify, map, and manage business-critical services and their dependencies Own and maintain Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) and service recovery playbooks, ensuring compliance with ISO 22301 and Scottish Government expectations Coordinate and deliver scenario testing and exercises (table-top, simulation, live), embedding lessons learned to strengthen service continuity. Establish and drive resilience governance forums and stakeholder engagement Collaborate across digital, cyber, risk, operations, and external partners to embed resilience practices Provide oversight of business continuity, disaster recovery, and service resilience planning Coordinate and deliver scenario testing (e.g. cyber incidents, supplier failures) and embed improvements Support or lead response activities during major incidents and drive post-incident reviews Produce reporting for senior leadership on resilience posture, risks, and performance Maintain resilience frameworks aligned to recognised standards and governance expectations Drive continuous improvement in resilience capability, supplier assurance, and recovery performance What I'm Looking For Significant experience in operational resilience, business continuity, or disaster recovery Experience aligning resilience, continuity, and recovery practices with relevant standards, including ISO 22301 and the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework. Proven ability to operate as a subject matter expert and influence senior stakeholders Experience in complex digital or cloud-based environments Demonstrated experience leading or supporting responses to major incidents Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking capability Experience managing third-party or supply chain resilience and dependencies Relevant professional certifications (e.g. CBCI, MBCI, ISO standards) preferred Benefits Competitive salary package Pension contribution of 28.97% employer contribution 42 days annual leave Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Strong focus on professional development and career progression Inclusive and supportive working culture Opportunity to work in a highly impactful, strategic role shaping organisational resilience Further information For further information relating to RoS, including: Additional details on pay & benefits The Civil Service Code Complaints process Use of AI in the application/recruitment process, Please view our additional information page online: ww(w).(url removed) and immigration status In general, only nationals from the following countries (and associations of countries) are eligible for employment in the Civil Service: the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, and the Commonwealth. EU nationals (with settled or pre-settled status), certain EEA nationals, Swiss and Turkish nationals are also eligible for employment. Detailed provisions on determining eligibility on the grounds of nationality and, where relevant, immigration status can be reviewed here. ww(w).(url removed) Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Cloud Assurance Senior Manager Location: London / Hybrid (2 days per week) Salary: Manager 60,000 to 75,000 Benefits : Bonus, 8% matched pension, 27 days annual leave, Health Care, Career pathway to AD. Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cloud Assurance Senior Manager to join a leading global consultancy supporting some of the UK's largest financial services and regulated organisations who are building out a new Cloud Assurance Practice. We are seeking a technically credible Cloud Assurance professional with experience delivering cloud audits, cloud risk assessments, and technology assurance reviews across modern cloud environments. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys assessing cloud risks, controls, governance, and security frameworks rather than designing or implementing cloud solutions. We are specifically looking for candidates from Cloud Audit, Technology Risk, IT Audit, Cloud Assurance, or Cloud Risk backgrounds. You will work alongside senior leadership teams delivering cloud assurance engagements across AWS, Azure, and hybrid cloud environments while helping clients strengthen their cloud governance, security, resilience, and control frameworks. Key Responsibilities Deliver cloud assurance, cloud risk, and technology audit engagements across AWS, Azure, and hybrid cloud environments. Assess cloud governance, security, resilience, operational controls, and risk management frameworks. Perform cloud control testing and evaluate the effectiveness of cloud operating models. Review cloud architecture, identity and access management controls, monitoring, logging, backup, resilience, and disaster recovery capabilities. Support technology internal audit engagements involving cloud transformation programmes. Identify control gaps and provide pragmatic recommendations to improve cloud risk management. Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders and senior management. Support regulatory, operational resilience, and third-party risk reviews where cloud services form part of the technology estate. Coach and mentor junior team members whilst contributing to engagement delivery. Assist in developing cloud assurance methodologies and best practice approaches. Essential Skills & Experience Experience delivering Cloud Assurance, Technology Risk, IT Audit, or Internal Audit engagements. Strong understanding of AWS and/or Microsoft Azure cloud platforms. Experience assessing cloud governance, cloud security, operational resilience, and cloud risk frameworks. Understanding of cloud-native services, IAM, networking, monitoring, logging, encryption, and disaster recovery concepts. Experience performing control testing and assurance reviews within regulated environments. Ability to communicate technical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience working within Financial Services, Banking, Insurance, Government, or other highly regulated sectors. Two stage interviews, to start ASAP.
Jun 27, 2026
Full time
Cloud Assurance Senior Manager Location: London / Hybrid (2 days per week) Salary: Manager 60,000 to 75,000 Benefits : Bonus, 8% matched pension, 27 days annual leave, Health Care, Career pathway to AD. Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cloud Assurance Senior Manager to join a leading global consultancy supporting some of the UK's largest financial services and regulated organisations who are building out a new Cloud Assurance Practice. We are seeking a technically credible Cloud Assurance professional with experience delivering cloud audits, cloud risk assessments, and technology assurance reviews across modern cloud environments. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys assessing cloud risks, controls, governance, and security frameworks rather than designing or implementing cloud solutions. We are specifically looking for candidates from Cloud Audit, Technology Risk, IT Audit, Cloud Assurance, or Cloud Risk backgrounds. You will work alongside senior leadership teams delivering cloud assurance engagements across AWS, Azure, and hybrid cloud environments while helping clients strengthen their cloud governance, security, resilience, and control frameworks. Key Responsibilities Deliver cloud assurance, cloud risk, and technology audit engagements across AWS, Azure, and hybrid cloud environments. Assess cloud governance, security, resilience, operational controls, and risk management frameworks. Perform cloud control testing and evaluate the effectiveness of cloud operating models. Review cloud architecture, identity and access management controls, monitoring, logging, backup, resilience, and disaster recovery capabilities. Support technology internal audit engagements involving cloud transformation programmes. Identify control gaps and provide pragmatic recommendations to improve cloud risk management. Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders and senior management. Support regulatory, operational resilience, and third-party risk reviews where cloud services form part of the technology estate. Coach and mentor junior team members whilst contributing to engagement delivery. Assist in developing cloud assurance methodologies and best practice approaches. Essential Skills & Experience Experience delivering Cloud Assurance, Technology Risk, IT Audit, or Internal Audit engagements. Strong understanding of AWS and/or Microsoft Azure cloud platforms. Experience assessing cloud governance, cloud security, operational resilience, and cloud risk frameworks. Understanding of cloud-native services, IAM, networking, monitoring, logging, encryption, and disaster recovery concepts. Experience performing control testing and assurance reviews within regulated environments. Ability to communicate technical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience working within Financial Services, Banking, Insurance, Government, or other highly regulated sectors. Two stage interviews, to start ASAP.
Senior Procurement Manager - IT / Digital Contract Length: 6 months Location: Warwick or Wokingham (1-2 days on site) Pay Rate: 750 per day via umbrella (Inside IR35) Lead high-value technology procurement at scale - shaping strategy, influencing CIO-level decisions, and delivering real impact from day one. About the Opportunity This is a senior interim leadership role within a highly regulated, nationally significant organisation operating at the forefront of digital and infrastructure transformation. You'll take ownership of IT and digital procurement across a complex, high-value environment - covering software, cloud, telecoms, and critical infrastructure technologies. Working closely with the CIO and senior leadership team, you'll play a key role in enabling large-scale digital initiatives through commercially sound, compliant sourcing strategies. This is a visible, business-critical position where your expertise will directly influence major investment decisions and long-term technology direction. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end procurement strategy across IT and digital categories, including software, cloud, and infrastructure Oversee complex sourcing programmes, including frameworks, tenders, and regulated procurement processes Develop and deliver a clear software sourcing strategy as a key project within the assignment Partner with CIO-level stakeholders, aligning procurement with technology roadmaps and business priorities Manage supplier negotiations and drive commercial outcomes across new and existing vendor relationships Provide governance and assurance, ensuring all procurement activity meets regulatory and compliance standards Lead, mentor, and coordinate a blended team of internal resources and external service providers Act as the key interface between procurement, legal, finance, and vendor management functions Skills & Experience Essential Deep experience in IT / technology procurement (software, cloud, telecoms, infrastructure) Proven track record leading complex sourcing activity (frameworks, tenders, regulated procurement) Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging CIO and senior executive-level stakeholders Demonstrable leadership capability, managing teams and cross-functional delivery Strong commercial acumen and negotiation expertise Solid understanding of procurement governance and compliance frameworks (e.g. Procurement Act 2023) Ability to operate with confidence and credibility in a senior leadership environment Desirable Experience within public sector, regulated, or critical infrastructure environments Exposure to digital transformation or large-scale technology programmes Experience working with managed service provider models Strong understanding of IT supplier markets and sourcing strategies Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Jun 26, 2026
Contractor
Senior Procurement Manager - IT / Digital Contract Length: 6 months Location: Warwick or Wokingham (1-2 days on site) Pay Rate: 750 per day via umbrella (Inside IR35) Lead high-value technology procurement at scale - shaping strategy, influencing CIO-level decisions, and delivering real impact from day one. About the Opportunity This is a senior interim leadership role within a highly regulated, nationally significant organisation operating at the forefront of digital and infrastructure transformation. You'll take ownership of IT and digital procurement across a complex, high-value environment - covering software, cloud, telecoms, and critical infrastructure technologies. Working closely with the CIO and senior leadership team, you'll play a key role in enabling large-scale digital initiatives through commercially sound, compliant sourcing strategies. This is a visible, business-critical position where your expertise will directly influence major investment decisions and long-term technology direction. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end procurement strategy across IT and digital categories, including software, cloud, and infrastructure Oversee complex sourcing programmes, including frameworks, tenders, and regulated procurement processes Develop and deliver a clear software sourcing strategy as a key project within the assignment Partner with CIO-level stakeholders, aligning procurement with technology roadmaps and business priorities Manage supplier negotiations and drive commercial outcomes across new and existing vendor relationships Provide governance and assurance, ensuring all procurement activity meets regulatory and compliance standards Lead, mentor, and coordinate a blended team of internal resources and external service providers Act as the key interface between procurement, legal, finance, and vendor management functions Skills & Experience Essential Deep experience in IT / technology procurement (software, cloud, telecoms, infrastructure) Proven track record leading complex sourcing activity (frameworks, tenders, regulated procurement) Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging CIO and senior executive-level stakeholders Demonstrable leadership capability, managing teams and cross-functional delivery Strong commercial acumen and negotiation expertise Solid understanding of procurement governance and compliance frameworks (e.g. Procurement Act 2023) Ability to operate with confidence and credibility in a senior leadership environment Desirable Experience within public sector, regulated, or critical infrastructure environments Exposure to digital transformation or large-scale technology programmes Experience working with managed service provider models Strong understanding of IT supplier markets and sourcing strategies Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Security Manager - Assurance, Architecture, SbD Inside IR35: £550 - £600 p/d Hybrid: Once a Month into London Active SC Required We are looking for an experienced Security Manager to support a major AWS-to-AWS migration programme within a complex public sector environment. This is a broad security leadership role encompassing security architecture, technical assurance, Secure by Design, governance and risk management. You will work across multiple migration workstreams, helping ensure that services moving between AWS environments are designed, assured and transitioned securely. The role requires someone who can combine strategic security oversight with practical delivery support. You will assess existing architectures, review proposed migration patterns, challenge technical decisions constructively and ensure that security risks are identified, understood and managed throughout the migration lifecycle. You will act as a central security point of contact across the programme, working closely with cloud architects, engineers, delivery leads, product teams, risk owners and senior stakeholders. What We're Looking For in a Security Manager: Proven experience in a Security Manager, Security Assurance Lead, Security Architect or similar role Strong experience securing AWS environments and cloud migration programmes Experience supporting AWS-to-AWS migrations , cloud platform transitions or large-scale workload migrations Broad experience across security architecture, assurance, governance and risk management Desirable Experience as a Security Manager: Experience working on large-scale public sector or government digital programmes Knowledge of AWS services including IAM, Organizations, Control Tower, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Security Hub, KMS and Config
Jun 25, 2026
Contractor
Security Manager - Assurance, Architecture, SbD Inside IR35: £550 - £600 p/d Hybrid: Once a Month into London Active SC Required We are looking for an experienced Security Manager to support a major AWS-to-AWS migration programme within a complex public sector environment. This is a broad security leadership role encompassing security architecture, technical assurance, Secure by Design, governance and risk management. You will work across multiple migration workstreams, helping ensure that services moving between AWS environments are designed, assured and transitioned securely. The role requires someone who can combine strategic security oversight with practical delivery support. You will assess existing architectures, review proposed migration patterns, challenge technical decisions constructively and ensure that security risks are identified, understood and managed throughout the migration lifecycle. You will act as a central security point of contact across the programme, working closely with cloud architects, engineers, delivery leads, product teams, risk owners and senior stakeholders. What We're Looking For in a Security Manager: Proven experience in a Security Manager, Security Assurance Lead, Security Architect or similar role Strong experience securing AWS environments and cloud migration programmes Experience supporting AWS-to-AWS migrations , cloud platform transitions or large-scale workload migrations Broad experience across security architecture, assurance, governance and risk management Desirable Experience as a Security Manager: Experience working on large-scale public sector or government digital programmes Knowledge of AWS services including IAM, Organizations, Control Tower, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Security Hub, KMS and Config
LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
Basingstoke, Hampshire
Exit Manager Must have an Active DV Clearance Exit Manager Responsibilities Lead coordination between customers, internal teams, and incoming suppliers. Design and deliver end-to-end exit and transition plans aligned to contractual obligations. Ensure all exit and close-down activities are completed successfully. Engage with senior customer and internal stakeholders throughout the transition process. Manage knowledge transfer, documentation, and asset handover activities. Mitigate risks relating to service continuity, data integrity, and commercial exposure. Interpret and implement exit clauses within contracts, MSAs, and SOWs. Provide governance, reporting, and oversight across all exit activities. Support dispute avoidance and resolution where required. Exit Manager Skills and Experience Proven experience in exit management, service transition, or complex programme delivery. Background within consulting, systems integration, or managed services environments. Strong understanding of commercial contracts and delivery frameworks. Excellent stakeholder management and conflict resolution skills. Experience managing multiple priorities within enterprise-scale environments. Exposure to cloud, data, or Microsoft technology ecosystems. Strong planning, leadership, and communication capability. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.
Jun 25, 2026
Contractor
Exit Manager Must have an Active DV Clearance Exit Manager Responsibilities Lead coordination between customers, internal teams, and incoming suppliers. Design and deliver end-to-end exit and transition plans aligned to contractual obligations. Ensure all exit and close-down activities are completed successfully. Engage with senior customer and internal stakeholders throughout the transition process. Manage knowledge transfer, documentation, and asset handover activities. Mitigate risks relating to service continuity, data integrity, and commercial exposure. Interpret and implement exit clauses within contracts, MSAs, and SOWs. Provide governance, reporting, and oversight across all exit activities. Support dispute avoidance and resolution where required. Exit Manager Skills and Experience Proven experience in exit management, service transition, or complex programme delivery. Background within consulting, systems integration, or managed services environments. Strong understanding of commercial contracts and delivery frameworks. Excellent stakeholder management and conflict resolution skills. Experience managing multiple priorities within enterprise-scale environments. Exposure to cloud, data, or Microsoft technology ecosystems. Strong planning, leadership, and communication capability. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.
IT Audit Manager London/Hybrid Contract to 31/03/2027 Day rate from 700 DOE via Umbrella Company Our commitment is to provide equal opportunity regardless of, for example, your gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or beliefs. We also engage with employers to develop programmes and pathways that embrace diverse talent and promote more inclusive employment worldwide through partnerships and other initiatives. We recognise and celebrate the value of difference and how it makes us faster, smarter and more innovative than our competition. My client is one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Japan, with an established presence across all consumer and corporate banking businesses. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, they offer a diverse range of financial services, including commercial banking, leasing, securities, credit card, consumer finance and other services. They are looking for an IT Audit Manager to join their team on a contract to the end of March 2027. You will be working Monday to Friday, standard office hours with the occasional out of hours requirement in line with business needs. The role is hybrid working being in the office 2-3 days a week with the remainder of time working from home. Role Summary This role exists to deliver an independent view and assurance over the IT control environment in operation in EMEA business entities. It undertakes and manages audits across a range of IT Infrastructure and applications and supports teams of auditors to deliver in depth testing and review to support audit opinions. It contributes part of the Audit opinion provided the EMEA Region Management and Group Audit Committee in Tokyo. Position Description This role is responsible for managing the delivery of the planning, fieldwork and reporting for audit assignments as Auditor in Charge (AIC), under direction from the IT Audit Partners. This will include highlighting key areas of risk, assessing established and new controls in operation over a range of activities in any business in EMEA Region, and IT functions outsourced to JRIA New York. Responsibilities Preparation of planning material to ensure that the internal controls covering the key risks are appropriately tested in order to provide reasonable assurance to the Board, Group Management, Entity Management and other stakeholders, including regulators, that an effective internal control environment exists. Overseeing the work performed for the audit assignment by other team members. Providing guidance and support to team members as necessary. Directing testing to cover key areas of risk and determine the scope and focus in agreement with the Audit Partner of the review, and share expertise in their area with other team members. Preparing draft Audit Findings for review by AD Management. The Audit Findings must be factually accurate and clearly communicate the findings and recommendations. The Audit Manager must clearly communicate the issues to AD Management and then to business Management including senior stakeholders. In doing so, the Audit Manager may experience some significant challenge and must therefore be resilient and articulate in their presentation of the issues. Preparing the final internal audit report. The report must clearly communicate areas of positive assurance as well as areas where improvement in the internal control environment is required. Undertaking follow-up and closure of internal audit recommendations. This process requires the validation of action taken by line Management for the closure of all High and Moderate Priority Findings and the provision of assistant and guidance to Management. Requirements Extensive experience internal audit, with a focus on IT audits within financial services or a regulated environment. Strong understanding of IT governance frameworks (e.g., COBIT), cybersecurity principles, IT general controls, and regulatory requirements such as DORA or GDPR. Ability to assess technology-related risks across infrastructure, applications, and third-party services, and design effective audit procedures. Proficiency in interpreting complex technical environments, identifying control gaps, and leveraging data analytics for audit testing. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate technical findings clearly for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Proven experience in leading IT audit engagements, mentoring team members, and managing competing priorities. Ability to engage with senior IT and business leaders, influence decision-making, and maintain strong professional relationships. Capacity to handle challenging discussions and present issues confidently to senior stakeholders. Preferred Experience Familiarity with banking technology environments, including core banking systems, cloud platforms, and cybersecurity practices. Understanding of financial sector regulations impacting IT (e.g., DORA, PRA, ECB guidelines). Experience with audit management systems, data analytics tools, and automated testing solutions. Exposure to managing IT audit projects end-to-end, including planning, execution, and reporting. CISA, CISSP, CRISC, or equivalent qualifications are highly desirable. Candidates must show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Jun 25, 2026
Contractor
IT Audit Manager London/Hybrid Contract to 31/03/2027 Day rate from 700 DOE via Umbrella Company Our commitment is to provide equal opportunity regardless of, for example, your gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or beliefs. We also engage with employers to develop programmes and pathways that embrace diverse talent and promote more inclusive employment worldwide through partnerships and other initiatives. We recognise and celebrate the value of difference and how it makes us faster, smarter and more innovative than our competition. My client is one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Japan, with an established presence across all consumer and corporate banking businesses. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, they offer a diverse range of financial services, including commercial banking, leasing, securities, credit card, consumer finance and other services. They are looking for an IT Audit Manager to join their team on a contract to the end of March 2027. You will be working Monday to Friday, standard office hours with the occasional out of hours requirement in line with business needs. The role is hybrid working being in the office 2-3 days a week with the remainder of time working from home. Role Summary This role exists to deliver an independent view and assurance over the IT control environment in operation in EMEA business entities. It undertakes and manages audits across a range of IT Infrastructure and applications and supports teams of auditors to deliver in depth testing and review to support audit opinions. It contributes part of the Audit opinion provided the EMEA Region Management and Group Audit Committee in Tokyo. Position Description This role is responsible for managing the delivery of the planning, fieldwork and reporting for audit assignments as Auditor in Charge (AIC), under direction from the IT Audit Partners. This will include highlighting key areas of risk, assessing established and new controls in operation over a range of activities in any business in EMEA Region, and IT functions outsourced to JRIA New York. Responsibilities Preparation of planning material to ensure that the internal controls covering the key risks are appropriately tested in order to provide reasonable assurance to the Board, Group Management, Entity Management and other stakeholders, including regulators, that an effective internal control environment exists. Overseeing the work performed for the audit assignment by other team members. Providing guidance and support to team members as necessary. Directing testing to cover key areas of risk and determine the scope and focus in agreement with the Audit Partner of the review, and share expertise in their area with other team members. Preparing draft Audit Findings for review by AD Management. The Audit Findings must be factually accurate and clearly communicate the findings and recommendations. The Audit Manager must clearly communicate the issues to AD Management and then to business Management including senior stakeholders. In doing so, the Audit Manager may experience some significant challenge and must therefore be resilient and articulate in their presentation of the issues. Preparing the final internal audit report. The report must clearly communicate areas of positive assurance as well as areas where improvement in the internal control environment is required. Undertaking follow-up and closure of internal audit recommendations. This process requires the validation of action taken by line Management for the closure of all High and Moderate Priority Findings and the provision of assistant and guidance to Management. Requirements Extensive experience internal audit, with a focus on IT audits within financial services or a regulated environment. Strong understanding of IT governance frameworks (e.g., COBIT), cybersecurity principles, IT general controls, and regulatory requirements such as DORA or GDPR. Ability to assess technology-related risks across infrastructure, applications, and third-party services, and design effective audit procedures. Proficiency in interpreting complex technical environments, identifying control gaps, and leveraging data analytics for audit testing. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate technical findings clearly for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Proven experience in leading IT audit engagements, mentoring team members, and managing competing priorities. Ability to engage with senior IT and business leaders, influence decision-making, and maintain strong professional relationships. Capacity to handle challenging discussions and present issues confidently to senior stakeholders. Preferred Experience Familiarity with banking technology environments, including core banking systems, cloud platforms, and cybersecurity practices. Understanding of financial sector regulations impacting IT (e.g., DORA, PRA, ECB guidelines). Experience with audit management systems, data analytics tools, and automated testing solutions. Exposure to managing IT audit projects end-to-end, including planning, execution, and reporting. CISA, CISSP, CRISC, or equivalent qualifications are highly desirable. Candidates must show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Specialized & Niche Skill Set Netcool architecture (OMNIbus, Impact, NOI, Agile Service Manager, Precision) requires deep, hands-on solutioning experience that is scarce within our current talent pool. The OSS domain requires deep cross-domain expertise (Service Fulfilment, Assurance, Automation, Cloud Telco, Network Management, COTS products). The combination of telecom domain knowledge + cloud-native OSS architecture + automation platforms (PEGA, Blue Prism, Resolve, UI Path) is highly specialized and not readily available within our current internal talent pool. High Business Criticality Service Assurance underpins network uptime, proactive issue resolution, SLA adherence, and customer experience. Without a seasoned Netcool architect, there is a high risk of integration gaps, delayed issue resolution, and revenue leakage. Perspective & Industry Best Practices An external architect will bring global exposure and best practices from other telcos and technology providers. This ensures we don't reinvent existing patterns and instead adopt proven reference architectures for OSS modernization. Cross-Domain Integration Needs Netcool must integrate seamlessly with OSS domains such as Service Fulfilment, Network Inventory, Customer Experience Management, and NMS/EMS systems. This requires multi-domain OSS knowledge + Netcool specialization, which is best sourced externally from experts with proven delivery in global telcos. Architecture Governance & Standardization We need a neutral, senior-level architect who can align diverse market-specific stacks into a harmonized global OSS landscape. External hiring provides the independence needed to challenge existing approaches and enforce governance discipline without internal biases. Mentorship & Capability Building The role will also mentor and guide our internal architects/designers, ensuring long-term knowledge transfer. This hybrid model allows us to balance external expertise with internal capacity-building for sustainability. Risk Mitigation OSS transformation impacts business operations, customer experience, and network reliability. An experienced external solution architect reduces the risk of design flaws, integration gaps, and scalability issues, which could otherwise lead to revenue leakage and customer dissatisfaction.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Specialized & Niche Skill Set Netcool architecture (OMNIbus, Impact, NOI, Agile Service Manager, Precision) requires deep, hands-on solutioning experience that is scarce within our current talent pool. The OSS domain requires deep cross-domain expertise (Service Fulfilment, Assurance, Automation, Cloud Telco, Network Management, COTS products). The combination of telecom domain knowledge + cloud-native OSS architecture + automation platforms (PEGA, Blue Prism, Resolve, UI Path) is highly specialized and not readily available within our current internal talent pool. High Business Criticality Service Assurance underpins network uptime, proactive issue resolution, SLA adherence, and customer experience. Without a seasoned Netcool architect, there is a high risk of integration gaps, delayed issue resolution, and revenue leakage. Perspective & Industry Best Practices An external architect will bring global exposure and best practices from other telcos and technology providers. This ensures we don't reinvent existing patterns and instead adopt proven reference architectures for OSS modernization. Cross-Domain Integration Needs Netcool must integrate seamlessly with OSS domains such as Service Fulfilment, Network Inventory, Customer Experience Management, and NMS/EMS systems. This requires multi-domain OSS knowledge + Netcool specialization, which is best sourced externally from experts with proven delivery in global telcos. Architecture Governance & Standardization We need a neutral, senior-level architect who can align diverse market-specific stacks into a harmonized global OSS landscape. External hiring provides the independence needed to challenge existing approaches and enforce governance discipline without internal biases. Mentorship & Capability Building The role will also mentor and guide our internal architects/designers, ensuring long-term knowledge transfer. This hybrid model allows us to balance external expertise with internal capacity-building for sustainability. Risk Mitigation OSS transformation impacts business operations, customer experience, and network reliability. An experienced external solution architect reduces the risk of design flaws, integration gaps, and scalability issues, which could otherwise lead to revenue leakage and customer dissatisfaction.
Blusource Professional Services Ltd
Ipswich, Suffolk
A leading accountancy firm are hiring into their Business Advisory team for a Semi Senior or Senior Accountant job, commutable from Ipswich, Stowmarket and Bury St Edmunds. The firm are open to considering candidates at different levels of experience, whether you are looking to take the next step in your career or bring your existing senior-level expertise to a supportive and ambitious team. This firm have built a strong reputation for delivering top quality advice and guidance across a wide range of specialist sectors. If you're keen on developing your technical skills and broadening your knowledge, their team is committed to supporting your professional growth. Responsibilities may include: Preparing and reviewing financial statements Managing client relationships and supporting Client Managers with their portfolios Management accounts preparation Preparing personal tax and corporation tax returns Working with cloud accounting software Benefits: Flexible/agile working Ongoing support, training and development opportunities Generous holiday allowance, with option to buy additional days Life assurance Access to company-wide benefits package Private healthcare Mental health support and wellbeing programme Regular social events
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
A leading accountancy firm are hiring into their Business Advisory team for a Semi Senior or Senior Accountant job, commutable from Ipswich, Stowmarket and Bury St Edmunds. The firm are open to considering candidates at different levels of experience, whether you are looking to take the next step in your career or bring your existing senior-level expertise to a supportive and ambitious team. This firm have built a strong reputation for delivering top quality advice and guidance across a wide range of specialist sectors. If you're keen on developing your technical skills and broadening your knowledge, their team is committed to supporting your professional growth. Responsibilities may include: Preparing and reviewing financial statements Managing client relationships and supporting Client Managers with their portfolios Management accounts preparation Preparing personal tax and corporation tax returns Working with cloud accounting software Benefits: Flexible/agile working Ongoing support, training and development opportunities Generous holiday allowance, with option to buy additional days Life assurance Access to company-wide benefits package Private healthcare Mental health support and wellbeing programme Regular social events
Would you like to have an impact and join a business where you can make the difference? Do you enjoy working as part of an enthusiastic, passionate, and collaborative team? Join our Financial Reporting Team The Financial Reporting and Control team are growing in response to the demands of a fast-growing business and an increasingly demanding control and governance environment. Led by the Group Financial Reporting Manager who reports into the Head of Group Financial Reporting, the team sit alongside and work closely with the transactional finance teams (credit control and accounts payable) and other areas of business operations. The team are ultimately responsible for the timely and accurate reporting of Company numbers both internally and externally. This role provides an opportunity to work in the heart of a fast-evolving and dynamic business, reporting accurate numbers and driving control change. Success. The Softcat Way. It's an exciting time to be at Softcat, one of the UK's most successful technology solutions businesses. We help customers to use technology to succeed, by putting our employees first. We've reached the £1 billion+ pa revenue milestone, opened our first office outside the UK and picked up a series of industry awards. We've got even bigger plans for the future. So, if you share our drive and ambition, get ready to achieve more from your career. Drive impactful finance projects and lead change The successful candidate will be a key player in the Financial Reporting and Control team as well as the wider finance function of a thriving FTSE-250 Company. Driving the accuracy and timeliness of corporate reporting, internally and externally, this individual will live in the heart of the business. The team is growing quickly to adapt as the business grows and adds complexity and this is an exciting opportunity for someone wanting to get involved across all areas of the business and implement changes which ultimately improve reporting quality. In this role there will be exposure to most areas of reporting and work closely with various business operation functions. As a Financial Reporting Lead (Cloud & Projects) you'll be responsible for: Owning the delivery and evolution of accounting and reporting for areas such as revenue recognition (incl. a focus on complex cloud and consumption-based recognition), consolidation, FX, intercompany. Assisting in providing timely and accurate: management accounts, variance analysis, Balance sheet assurance, financial statements and Key controls directly and via members of the team. Leading and delivering ad hoc & project-based initiatives, as well as assisting the Group Finance Manager and Head of Group Reporting in tracking and reporting on Financial Reporting team projects. Identifying & delivering continuous improvement in new and existing accounting and reporting related processes, including defining scope, goals and deliverables. We'd love you to have Over two years' post-qualification experience in industry, with a recognised accounting qualification. Strong technical accounting and analytical skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex topics. Confidence working with large datasets and advanced Excel skills. Familiarity with finance systems like Oracle NetSuite would be advantageous. Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and motivate others. Proven experience driving finance improvement and change or transformation projects with a proactive, professional approach. We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply - we would love to hear from you! Work in a way that works for you We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the office and 2 days working from home Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs Working with us Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background. Join us To become part of the success story, please apply now. If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence. You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Would you like to have an impact and join a business where you can make the difference? Do you enjoy working as part of an enthusiastic, passionate, and collaborative team? Join our Financial Reporting Team The Financial Reporting and Control team are growing in response to the demands of a fast-growing business and an increasingly demanding control and governance environment. Led by the Group Financial Reporting Manager who reports into the Head of Group Financial Reporting, the team sit alongside and work closely with the transactional finance teams (credit control and accounts payable) and other areas of business operations. The team are ultimately responsible for the timely and accurate reporting of Company numbers both internally and externally. This role provides an opportunity to work in the heart of a fast-evolving and dynamic business, reporting accurate numbers and driving control change. Success. The Softcat Way. It's an exciting time to be at Softcat, one of the UK's most successful technology solutions businesses. We help customers to use technology to succeed, by putting our employees first. We've reached the £1 billion+ pa revenue milestone, opened our first office outside the UK and picked up a series of industry awards. We've got even bigger plans for the future. So, if you share our drive and ambition, get ready to achieve more from your career. Drive impactful finance projects and lead change The successful candidate will be a key player in the Financial Reporting and Control team as well as the wider finance function of a thriving FTSE-250 Company. Driving the accuracy and timeliness of corporate reporting, internally and externally, this individual will live in the heart of the business. The team is growing quickly to adapt as the business grows and adds complexity and this is an exciting opportunity for someone wanting to get involved across all areas of the business and implement changes which ultimately improve reporting quality. In this role there will be exposure to most areas of reporting and work closely with various business operation functions. As a Financial Reporting Lead (Cloud & Projects) you'll be responsible for: Owning the delivery and evolution of accounting and reporting for areas such as revenue recognition (incl. a focus on complex cloud and consumption-based recognition), consolidation, FX, intercompany. Assisting in providing timely and accurate: management accounts, variance analysis, Balance sheet assurance, financial statements and Key controls directly and via members of the team. Leading and delivering ad hoc & project-based initiatives, as well as assisting the Group Finance Manager and Head of Group Reporting in tracking and reporting on Financial Reporting team projects. Identifying & delivering continuous improvement in new and existing accounting and reporting related processes, including defining scope, goals and deliverables. We'd love you to have Over two years' post-qualification experience in industry, with a recognised accounting qualification. Strong technical accounting and analytical skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex topics. Confidence working with large datasets and advanced Excel skills. Familiarity with finance systems like Oracle NetSuite would be advantageous. Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and motivate others. Proven experience driving finance improvement and change or transformation projects with a proactive, professional approach. We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply - we would love to hear from you! Work in a way that works for you We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the office and 2 days working from home Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs Working with us Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background. Join us To become part of the success story, please apply now. If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence. You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.
We are looking for an eDV/UK C Product Manager to work 4 days a week on site for an exciting client, job spec below so please feel free to call me on (phone number removed). About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Product Manager with active UK C/eDV to lead and deliver complex data-focused projects within a secure and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in product lifecycle management, stakeholder engagement, and data systems or platforms, preferably within the public sector, defence, or highly regulated industries. Key Responsibilities Own the end-to-end product lifecycle for data-centric products, from discovery and strategy through to delivery and continuous improvement. Define product vision, roadmap, and success metrics aligned to customer needs, business goals, and regulatory requirements. Work closely with cross-functional teams (engineering, data science, DevOps, UX/UI, compliance, etc.) to ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions. Act as the voice of the customer and advocate for data-driven decision making. Manage product backlogs, define user stories, and prioritize features based on value, risk, and dependencies. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, government agencies, and third-party vendors. Ensure products adhere to data governance, information assurance, and cybersecurity policies. Support business development teams in identifying new opportunities for data product development and enhancement. Required Qualifications & Experience Active UK C/eDV security clearance (essential). Proven experience as a Product Manager delivering successful data projects - such as data platforms, analytics tools, data warehouses, or ML/AI initiatives. Solid understanding of data architecture, data governance, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams. Experience working in agile delivery environments (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.). Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Miro, or equivalent. Demonstrated ability to balance user needs, business goals, and technical constraints. Desirable Experience working in secure, classified, or defence-related environments. Background in data science, analytics, or data engineering. Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or MOD/USG-specific regulations. Product certifications (e.g., Pragmatic, AIPMM, SAFe PM/PO, CSPO). Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
Oct 03, 2025
Contractor
We are looking for an eDV/UK C Product Manager to work 4 days a week on site for an exciting client, job spec below so please feel free to call me on (phone number removed). About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Product Manager with active UK C/eDV to lead and deliver complex data-focused projects within a secure and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in product lifecycle management, stakeholder engagement, and data systems or platforms, preferably within the public sector, defence, or highly regulated industries. Key Responsibilities Own the end-to-end product lifecycle for data-centric products, from discovery and strategy through to delivery and continuous improvement. Define product vision, roadmap, and success metrics aligned to customer needs, business goals, and regulatory requirements. Work closely with cross-functional teams (engineering, data science, DevOps, UX/UI, compliance, etc.) to ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions. Act as the voice of the customer and advocate for data-driven decision making. Manage product backlogs, define user stories, and prioritize features based on value, risk, and dependencies. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, government agencies, and third-party vendors. Ensure products adhere to data governance, information assurance, and cybersecurity policies. Support business development teams in identifying new opportunities for data product development and enhancement. Required Qualifications & Experience Active UK C/eDV security clearance (essential). Proven experience as a Product Manager delivering successful data projects - such as data platforms, analytics tools, data warehouses, or ML/AI initiatives. Solid understanding of data architecture, data governance, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams. Experience working in agile delivery environments (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.). Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Miro, or equivalent. Demonstrated ability to balance user needs, business goals, and technical constraints. Desirable Experience working in secure, classified, or defence-related environments. Background in data science, analytics, or data engineering. Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or MOD/USG-specific regulations. Product certifications (e.g., Pragmatic, AIPMM, SAFe PM/PO, CSPO). Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
Would you like to have an impact and join a business where you can make the difference? Do you enjoy working as part of an enthusiastic, passionate, and collaborative team? Join our Financial Reporting Team The Financial Reporting and Control team are growing in response to the demands of a fast-growing business and an increasingly demanding control and governance environment. Led by the Group Financial Reporting Manager who reports into the Head of Group Financial Reporting, the team sit alongside and work closely with the transactional finance teams (credit control and accounts payable) and other areas of business operations. The team are ultimately responsible for the timely and accurate reporting of Company numbers both internally and externally. This role provides an opportunity to work in the heart of a fast-evolving and dynamic business, reporting accurate numbers and driving control change. Success. The Softcat Way. It's an exciting time to be at Softcat, one of the UK's most successful technology solutions businesses. We help customers to use technology to succeed, by putting our employees first. We've reached the £1 billion+ pa revenue milestone, opened our first office outside the UK and picked up a series of industry awards. We've got even bigger plans for the future. So, if you share our drive and ambition, get ready to achieve more from your career. Drive impactful finance projects and lead change The successful candidate will be a key player in the Financial Reporting and Control team as well as the wider finance function of a thriving FTSE-250 Company. Driving the accuracy and timeliness of corporate reporting, internally and externally, this individual will live in the heart of the business. The team is growing quickly to adapt as the business grows and adds complexity and this is an exciting opportunity for someone wanting to get involved across all areas of the business and implement changes which ultimately improve reporting quality. In this role there will be exposure to most areas of reporting and work closely with various business operation functions. As a Financial Reporting Lead (Cloud & Projects) you'll be responsible for: Owning the delivery and evolution of accounting and reporting for areas such as revenue recognition (incl. a focus on complex cloud and consumption-based recognition), consolidation, FX, intercompany. Assisting in providing timely and accurate: management accounts, variance analysis, Balance sheet assurance, financial statements and Key controls directly and via members of the team. Leading and delivering ad hoc & project-based initiatives, as well as assisting the Group Finance Manager and Head of Group Reporting in tracking and reporting on Financial Reporting team projects. Identifying & delivering continuous improvement in new and existing accounting and reporting related processes, including defining scope, goals and deliverables. We'd love you to have Over two years' post-qualification experience in industry, with a recognised accounting qualification. Strong technical accounting and analytical skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex topics. Confidence working with large datasets and advanced Excel skills. Familiarity with finance systems like Oracle NetSuite would be advantageous. Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and motivate others. Proven experience driving finance improvement and change or transformation projects with a proactive, professional approach. We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply - we would love to hear from you! Work in a way that works for you We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the office and 2 days working from home Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs Working with us Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background. Join us To become part of the success story, please apply now. If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence. You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Would you like to have an impact and join a business where you can make the difference? Do you enjoy working as part of an enthusiastic, passionate, and collaborative team? Join our Financial Reporting Team The Financial Reporting and Control team are growing in response to the demands of a fast-growing business and an increasingly demanding control and governance environment. Led by the Group Financial Reporting Manager who reports into the Head of Group Financial Reporting, the team sit alongside and work closely with the transactional finance teams (credit control and accounts payable) and other areas of business operations. The team are ultimately responsible for the timely and accurate reporting of Company numbers both internally and externally. This role provides an opportunity to work in the heart of a fast-evolving and dynamic business, reporting accurate numbers and driving control change. Success. The Softcat Way. It's an exciting time to be at Softcat, one of the UK's most successful technology solutions businesses. We help customers to use technology to succeed, by putting our employees first. We've reached the £1 billion+ pa revenue milestone, opened our first office outside the UK and picked up a series of industry awards. We've got even bigger plans for the future. So, if you share our drive and ambition, get ready to achieve more from your career. Drive impactful finance projects and lead change The successful candidate will be a key player in the Financial Reporting and Control team as well as the wider finance function of a thriving FTSE-250 Company. Driving the accuracy and timeliness of corporate reporting, internally and externally, this individual will live in the heart of the business. The team is growing quickly to adapt as the business grows and adds complexity and this is an exciting opportunity for someone wanting to get involved across all areas of the business and implement changes which ultimately improve reporting quality. In this role there will be exposure to most areas of reporting and work closely with various business operation functions. As a Financial Reporting Lead (Cloud & Projects) you'll be responsible for: Owning the delivery and evolution of accounting and reporting for areas such as revenue recognition (incl. a focus on complex cloud and consumption-based recognition), consolidation, FX, intercompany. Assisting in providing timely and accurate: management accounts, variance analysis, Balance sheet assurance, financial statements and Key controls directly and via members of the team. Leading and delivering ad hoc & project-based initiatives, as well as assisting the Group Finance Manager and Head of Group Reporting in tracking and reporting on Financial Reporting team projects. Identifying & delivering continuous improvement in new and existing accounting and reporting related processes, including defining scope, goals and deliverables. We'd love you to have Over two years' post-qualification experience in industry, with a recognised accounting qualification. Strong technical accounting and analytical skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex topics. Confidence working with large datasets and advanced Excel skills. Familiarity with finance systems like Oracle NetSuite would be advantageous. Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and motivate others. Proven experience driving finance improvement and change or transformation projects with a proactive, professional approach. We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply - we would love to hear from you! Work in a way that works for you We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the office and 2 days working from home Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs Working with us Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background. Join us To become part of the success story, please apply now. If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence. You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.