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Mechanical and Electrical Manager (M&E Manager) Derby - M&E Manager c 50k - 62k neg dep exp + car allowance + benefits Our highly successful niche sector client based in Derby offers a range of highest quality technical solutions that encompass high-integrity control and monitoring systems to blue chip clients worldwide, and as a result of continued success and an ongoing planned programme of strategic growth, they are now seeking to recruit an experienced and professional Mechanical and Electrical Manager (M&E Manager) to oversee the supply chain operation and support the planning, procurement and delivery of M&E works across a range of projects and bids. To be considered for this varied and challenging Mechanical and Electrical Manager (M&E Manager) role, you will be a well organised team player who demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and commercial awareness and a high level of electrical infrastructure and electrical principles knowledge, holding a relevant qualification (HND or above) in electrical engineering or equivalent, whilst also having the appropriate skills and experience to undertake the following (including but not limited to) duties: Tender Stages: Co-ordinating and attending site surveys at both tender and project delivery stages. Evaluating M&E supplier proposals for scope completeness, risk, programme and commercial alignment Supporting the bid team with pricing strategy, risk allowances, qualifications and clarifications for M&E scope. Project Delivery for M&E Works: Producing technical and delivery requirements for supplier quotations and conducting evaluations and supporting site surveys as required to inform delivery strategy. Attending design meetings (along with design sub-contractor as required). Providing technical and delivery support to the Site Supervisor in site progress meetings and assisting the Project Managers in the planning, execution and completion of the M&E sub-contract works, and managing supplier progress and performance, ensuring alignment with project plans. Managing and reviewing the production of supplier designs Managing M&E FAT's and reviewing all relevant documentation. Managing the co-ordination of designers and installers (which may be different sub-contractors) Reviewing site test documentation and RAMS for suitability, completeness and alignment. Managing site supervisors for M&E works and all aspects of installation handover, as well as all associated members of the team including Commissioning Engineers, Electrical Design Engineers and CAD Engineers. It is envisaged that the successful Mechanical and Electrical Manager (M&E Manager) candidate will be qualified to at least HND Electrical Engineering or above and demonstrate at least 4 years previous experience in a similar role with a high level of familiarity of electrical infrastructure and electrical principles normally associated with projects in transportation, power or comparable sizable projects from other sectors and extensive experience of supporting bids or preconstruction activities. With a good level of IT proficiency (Excel and Word mandatory) and be legally permitted to work in the Republic of Ireland without restriction, you will be comfortable working under pressure and to tight deadlines with excellent attention to detail and the flexibility and adaptability to manage a range of different tasks and to work extra hours as required. Contact the Electrical Team at Premier Technical Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email your cv in confidence to (url removed) for further details. (Ref: PTR26/373 Mechanical and Electrical Manager - Derby)

The Role & About the Client ITS Building People are currently recruiting for an experienced Project Manager on behalf of a well-established civil engineering contractor delivering a diverse range of major infrastructure and heavy civils projects across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected contractor on a temp-to-perm basis, with projects ranging from incinerators and wastewater treatment plants through to reservoirs, pump stations, bridges, roundabouts and highways. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects from start to finish, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and to the required quality standards. Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To: • Managing civil engineering and heavy civils projects from commencement through to completion. • Overseeing groundworks, drainage, earthworks and associated civil engineering works. • Managing site teams, subcontractors, labour, materials and plant. • Planning and coordinating day-to-day project activities to ensure works remain on programme. • Monitoring project progress, costs and performance throughout the project lifecycle. • Liaising with clients, consultants, engineers, subcontractors and internal teams. • Reviewing drawings, specifications and project requirements. • Ensuring all works are completed to the required quality standards and project specifications. • Identifying and resolving project issues in a timely and effective manner. • Ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements and promoting a strong safety culture. • Maintaining accurate project records, programmes and documentation. • Supporting the commercial performance and successful delivery of projects. The Ideal Candidate Will Have: • Previous experience working as a Project Manager within civil engineering or heavy civils. • Strong experience across groundworks, drainage and earthworks. • Experience delivering major infrastructure projects such as incinerators, wastewater/sewage treatment plants, reservoirs, pump stations, bridges, roundabouts or highways. • Degree educated in Civil Engineering or a relevant discipline. • Strong project management and leadership experience. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. • Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery. • Ability to manage multiple aspects of complex projects from start to finish. • SMSTS Certificate (essential). • CSCS Card (essential). • Full UK Driving Licence. How to Apply: If you're an experienced Project Manager looking for your next opportunity within civil engineering and heavy civils, we'd like to hear from you. Please submit your CV today or contact the ITS Building People office for a confidential discussion. Equal Opportunities ITS Building People is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Location Manchester About the job Job summary The Government Digital Service (GDS) is the digital centre of government. We are responsible for setting, leading and delivering the vision for a modern digital government. Our priorities are to drive a modern digital government, by: joining up public sector services harnessing the power of AI for the public good strengthening and extending our digital and data public infrastructure elevating leadership and investing in talent funding for outcomes and procuring for growth and innovation committing to transparency and driving accountability We are home to the Incubator for Artificial Intelligence (I.AI), the world-leading GOV.UK and at the forefront of coordinating the UK's geospatial strategy and activity. We lead the Government Digital and Data function and champion the work of digital teams across government. We're part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and employ more than 1,000 people all over the UK, with hubs in Manchester, London and Bristol. The Government Digital Service is where talent translates into impact. From your first day, you'll be working with some of the world's most highly-skilled digital professionals, all contributing their knowledge to make change on a national scale. Join us for rewarding work that makes a difference across the UK. You'll solve some of the nation's highest-priority digital challenges, helping millions of people access services they need Job description As the Senior IT Service Manager for One Login, you will provide the strategic leadership, vision and direction needed to build an industry leading service management capability that operates effectively at national scale. Reporting to the Head of Live Services for One Login, you will be accountable for shaping how government services experience, adopt and rely on One Login, ensuring that service quality, resilience and user experience remain consistently high across a diverse and rapidly expanding ecosystem. You will lead the development of a coherent, futurefocused service management strategy that supports One Login's long-term ambitions and the needs of the wider government landscape. This includes defining or refining the operating model, governance structures, assurance frameworks and performance measures that will underpin a mature, scalable and data driven service management function. You will ensure that the differing technical, operational and support requirements of relying parties are understood, prioritised and translated into clear service outcomes, enabling each service to onboard, operate and evolve with confidence. Your role will involve close partnership with senior leaders and staff across Product, Architecture, Service Transition, Operational Support, Data and Security teams. You will act as a voice for service excellence, ensuring that service considerations are embedded into decisionmaking, delivery planning and change processes across the One Login service. You will also represent One Login at crossgovernment forums where necessary, shaping expectations, influencing direction and ensuring alignment with broader digital and identity strategies. As a senior leader for the service management function within One Login, you will shape and develop IT Service Managers, Service Relationship Managers and other service capability teams. You will foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and customer-centricity, ensuring that teams are empowered, skilled and supported to deliver high quality services. You will champion best practice, drive standardisation and ensure that service management evolves in line with industry standards, emerging technologies and the needs of government. Ultimately, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that One Login delivers a reliable, secure and seamless experience for millions of users and hundreds of government services, now and in the future. As a Senior IT Service Manager you'll be: accountable for the end-to-end strategic service experience for all relying parties, ensuring that government services adopting One Login receive a consistent, high quality and resilient service that meets their operational, technical and security needs at national scale building and maintaining relationships across government, acting as the primary strategic partner for Relying Party leadership teams. You will ensure their priorities, risks and future needs are understood, anticipated and reflected in service planning, investment decisions and roadmap development shaping and governing the relying party lifecycle, identifying structural gaps, systemic issues and opportunities for improvement across onboarding, transition, live service and ongoing optimisation. You will drive the evolution of these processes from a service perspective to ensure they are efficient, scalable and aligned to One Login's long-term ambitions leading continuous improvement across the entire service ecosystem, using data, insight and user feedback to enhance service performance, simplify interactions, reduce friction and improve the overall experience for relying parties setting direction and standards for Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plan, aligning with industry standards, mapping approach, templates and setting approach for ongoing improvements through testing and lessons learned exercises acting as the senior point of escalation for critical service issues, ensuring that major incidents, risks and cross government challenges are managed effectively. You will provide authoritative input into governance boards, service forums and strategic decision making groups overseeing and sponsoring service reviews, audits, incident investigations and improvement programmes, ensuring that lessons are embedded, systemic issues are addressed and service maturity continues to advance driving the evolution of the One Login service management model, working closely with Product, Architecture, Service Transition, Operational Support, Data and Security to ensure service management is embedded into design, delivery and operational practices across the organisation providing leadership, direction and development to IT Service Managers, Service Relationship Managers and other service capability teams, ensuring they are empowered, skilled and aligned to a shared vision of service excellence For this opportunity you will be required to attend the Manchester office 3 days a week. Person specification We're interested in people who: have a deep understanding of end-to-end service lifecycle management, and by using your analytical skills to make decisions that enhance our business and service performance you will help shape, design, govern and evolve onboarding, transition, operational management, versioning and deprecation processes at scale into a central service offering for our relying parties are comfortable taking full ownership and accountability for the service experience of relying parties, regardless of their size, maturity or technical complexity, and able to balance competing priorities across a diverse portfolio while standardising the service landscape. have strong negotiation and influencing skills, with the credibility to engage stakeholders across government, challenge constructively, and secure alignment on service priorities, risks and investment decisions are able to build long-term, strategic relationships, communicating clearly, managing expectations, and ensuring that service decisions reflect both Relying Party needs and organisational goals have proven ability to oversee, optimise and transform operational processes at scale, using data, insight and industry best practice to drive continuous improvement, standardisation and efficiency have experienced acting as the senior escalation point for live service issues, seeing the bigger picture by taking groups of services and investigating how to get the best of those underlying services you will be bringing a calm, structured and authoritative approach to incident management, risk handling and cross-government coordination are a natural leader, who can develop and inspire service management teams, fostering a culture of accountability, customer-centricity and continuous improvement, leading investigative work into problems and opportunities in existing processes, improving the service experience and by absorbing large amounts of conflicting information you will use it to produce strategic solutions for our service management customers

Location Tomlinson House, Norcross, Blackpool, Lancashire FY5 3WP, Abbey Wood North, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, South West, BS34 8QW About the job Job summary Are you a dedicated person who is passionate about making a difference? Would you like to work for the Ministry of Defence? Defence Business Services (DBS) is one of the largest shared service organisations in Europe that provides a wide range of corporate services, to over 1.2 million end users, including serving and past military and families, as well as MoD civil servants and industry. DBS delivers large scale administration and smaller specialist services to enable the wider MOD to focus on its core aims, maintaining the UK's Defence and Security. Services include Human Resources, Pay, Veterans, Finance and Procurement. Our Vision - To support UK defence customers with outstanding service every time. Our Mission - Together we will proudly support Defence, continuously improving and delivering flexible, timely, sustainable and value for money services that underpin the whole force and enhance operational capability. DBS is committed to creating a great place to work for all our colleagues. We are building an inclusive culture and respectful environment that reflects the diversity of the society. We want to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us through opportunities to develop your skills and experience. We also offer a range of flexible working patterns and support to make a fulfilling career accessible to you and offer a Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%. Where your role permits, we support a blended working approach alternatively known as hybrid working. Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements. Come and join the DBS community today! Job description Be part of a team and a leader in a Windows and Networks Infrastructure Technical Support Team to provide. Windows and Networks infrastructure support and guidance in accordance with service level agreements (SLAs). Work within the DBS DIT Windows and Networks Team, ensuring that all incidents and requests relating to all aspects of the Windows Infrastructure are resolved within SLA timescales. Manage and lead with support to projects to successfully implement changes to the Windows Infrastructure. Work to G7 DBS Senior Support Manager to: Ensure services are accepted into the Windows infrastructure. Manage and oversee the support/maintenance of Windows services, ensuring that service levels meet or exceed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Operational Level Agreements (OLAs). Ensure 11live11 Windows environments are fully operational on a day-to-day basis and that they are meeting the agreed expectations of the end users. Manage and lead with the introduction into service of all third-party applications which are delivered into Windows service e.g. Citrix, HP Authentication Services, NetScaler, Cisco. Ensure all Windows and Networks infrastructure operations are stable and act as a point of escalation when necessary. Ensure services are accepted into the Windows infrastructure. Manage and lead the support/maintenance of Windows and Networks services, ensuring that service levels meet or exceed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Operational Level Agreements (OLAs). Ensure live Windows and Network environments are fully operational on a day-to-day basis and that they are meeting the agreed expectations of the end users. Work with the service operations staff to ensure that cross DBS incidents and Change Requests are managed in a timely and coherent manner. Deliver system patching in line with MODCERT and vulnerability advisories. Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with other infrastructure support teams across all DBS Locations to ensure a coordinated and cohesive work effort, with Knowledge transfer a key focus for the individual and team. Manage and lead with the implementation of key activies in your area to support DBS Strategic directional approaches to your services to enhance their reputation across DBS. Ensure that customer requirements are met, identifying dependencies and resolving resource conflicts. Manage and lead with the monitoring of live service availability against agreed SLAs and review availability trends to support proactive improvement plans for the network infrastructure. Manage and lead with the continuous improvement activities and standard working practices across the Windows technical support function. Manage and proactively define/analyse the root causes of specific Windows infrastructure problems and implement the appropriate solutions to ensure rapid recovery. Manage and lead with the monitoring and predicting of business demand to enable appropriate planning of Windows infrastructure capacity and cost. Direct and control input into Windows support service risk. ensuring alignment to the DBS Corporate Risk process. Specifically, identify non-compliance and assure remediation, mitigation and/or positive acceptance of risk from a Windows support viewpoint. Escalate risks as required through the relevant governance process. Act as a point of escalation, review and approval for Windows technical support. Refer to line manager if help is required. Manage coach and develop less experienced team members where necessary to improve perfformance and meet objectives. Plan and organise workload to optimise performance on Windows based systems. Person specification Candidates should be able to demonstrate the following desireable skills/experience: Working knowledge of VM Ware and/or Hyper-V and how it fits within Windows. Experience of supporting and implementing Infrastructure based systems. Working knowledge of mail systems, able to configure and maintain mail related systems. Experience of Microsoft Core services such as AD, WSUS, Group Policy, DFS & DNS. Ability to deploy latest WSUS Windows updates across the DBS estate. Ability to deploy Trelix / Trend anti-virus across DBS Windows based systems and diagnose emerging issues. Working knowledge of Microsoft applications and how to configure/enable. Working knowledge in Server 2022, ability to build/configure/upgrade/maintain Server systems. Working knowledge of Windows 10 and 11, with the ability to build/configure/maintain Windows 10 and 11 systems. Working knowledge of RDS Gateway and configuration of Virtual Desktop Images. Working knowledge Citrix Xen App and Desktop 4.5 through 6.0. Experience of developing and supporting HTML/XML applications in an e-Business suite environment. Working knowledge of NetScaler setup, configuration and patching. Working knowledge of Cisco switching, configuration and patching. Ability to work under pressure. Proven problem-solving skills. Good communication skills - both written and oral. Power Shell Scripting and Automation, create and manage scripts to perform system tasks.

FP&A Manager London Hybrid Working Competitive Salary + Bonus + Equity Opportunities like this don't come around often. We're partnering with a rapidly scaling, investor-backed AI infrastructure company that's building the next generation of digital infrastructure required to support the explosive growth of artificial intelligence. Following significant external investment and international expansion, the business is entering a pivotal stage of its growth journey and is seeking its first dedicated FP&A Manager. Operating across multiple countries and preparing for substantial future growth, the company is creating the finance infrastructure needed to support a world-class organisation. This is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage, work directly with senior leadership, and help build the financial planning capability that will underpin the business for years to come. The Opportunity: As the first dedicated FP&A professional in the organisation, you'll play a critical role in shaping how the business forecasts, allocates capital, measures performance and supports strategic decision-making. This is not a traditional FP&A role where processes are already established.You'll have the opportunity to design the forecasting framework, reporting cadence and financial models from the ground up while partnering closely with the CFO, VP Finance and wider leadership team. The environment is fast-moving, ambitious and highly entrepreneurial, with significant investment being deployed into large-scale infrastructure projects across multiple jurisdictions. What You'll Be Responsibl e For: Financial Planning & Forec asting Owning rolling cash flow forecasting and short-term liquidity planning. Leading monthly and quarterly forecasting and reforecasting processes. Providing visibility on cash runway, burn rate and funding requirements. Supporting strategic planning and capital allocation decisions. Commercial Analysis & Business Perfo rmance Delivering insightful variance analysis and performance reporting. Identifying key business drivers, trends and risks. Partnering with operational and finance teams to improve decision-making. Presenting financial insights to senior leadership and investors Financial Modelling Building and maintaining robust operational and financial models. Evaluating the impact of major investment decisions, financing arrangements and growth initiatives Supporting business cases, scenario planning and strategic projects Ensuring forecasts are aligned with accounting and reporting requirements. Building the Function Designing FP&A processes, reporting frameworks and controls Supporting finance transformation and systems implementation projects Helping establish a best-in-class finance function capable of supporting a future public company environment. Creating scalable processes that can grow alongside the business. Candidate Requirements: We're looking for an ambitious, commercially minded finance professional who enjoys building, improving and challenging established thinking. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification Strong FP&A, commercial finance or strategic finance experience. Excellent forecasting, budgeting and cash flow planning skills Advanced financial modelling capability. Experience operating within complex, multi-entity organisations. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Confidence communicating with senior stakeholders. A proactive approach and the ability to thrive in a high-growth environment. Why Join? Join one of the most exciting and fastest-growing businesses within the global AI ecosystem. Work directly with an experienced executive leadership team. Build an FP&A function from the ground up and leave a lasting impact. Gain exposure to complex financing, large-scale investment projects and international growth. Fast-track your career within a business experiencing exceptional expansion. Receive a highly competitive compensation package, including bonus and equity participation. Be part of a company helping to build the infrastructure behind the future of artificial intelligence.

Branta are seeking an experienced, technically robust Hard Services Manager for a contract role in Newcastle for a business-critical, 6-month contract. The successful individual will take operational ownership of the compliance, management, and strategic delivery of all building-related engineering services. You will be responsible for ensuring that statutory, mandatory, and organisational requirements are met while guaranteeing safe, reliable, and efficient mechanical, electrical, and building fabric services across the entire portfolio. Key Duties & Responsibilities Operational & Technical Leadership Lead and manage all daily mechanical, electrical, and building fabric maintenance activities across a diverse multi-site estate. Oversee and optimize active planned preventive maintenance (PPM), reactive breakdown pipelines, and critical lifecycle asset replacement programmes. Ensure all critical building infrastructure (HVAC, electrical distribution, BMS systems, water hygiene, fire safety systems, and lifts) operates safely and in absolute alignment with UK legislation. Act as the estate's Authorised Person (e.g., AP Electrical, AP Mechanical, AP Pressure Systems, or Water) as required. Compliance, Safety & Risk Mitigation Drive 100% statutory and regulatory compliance across the estate, ensuring strict adherence to Health & Safety at Work legislation, Electricity at Work Regulations, LOLER, PUWER, COSHH, and Water Safety (ACoP L8). Maintain pristine, audit-ready compliance files, asset registries, data logs, and comprehensive audit trails. Review, challenge, and sign off on contractor RAMS and implement strict safe systems of work (SSOW) and hot works permits. Contractor & Team Management Supervise and mentor the internal engineering workforce (supervisors, technicians, and craft personnel), planning and prioritizing workloads to maximize floor efficiency. Manage, audit, and hold accountable specialist third-party engineering contractors against strict SLAs and KPIs. Support the wider team with procurement, localized tendering processes, and performance evaluations for specialist hard services vendors. Commercial & Financial Control Administer fixed budgets for hard services, overseeing spend on planned works, reactive callouts, and minor capital upgrades. Track contractor billing, forecast financial requirements for the remainder of the contract term, and drive cost efficiencies. Contribute technical expertise to long-term capital investment schemes, estate resilience planning, and corporate decarbonization/sustainability goals. The Ideal Candidate (Person Specification) Qualifications & Technical Bias: A strong, time-served mechanical, electrical, or building services engineering bias. Recognized Authorised Person (AP) training credentials (electrical, mechanical, pressure, or water safety). Formal health and safety qualifications (IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH General Certificate). Professional engineering registration (IEng/CEng) is highly desirable but not strictly mandatory. Experience Required: Significant, verifiable track record managing Hard FM services within a complex, multi-site corporate, educational, public, or healthcare estate. Exceptional leadership credentials with experience managing both directly employed mobile trade technicians and specialist tier-1 external subcontractors. Proficient in the deployment, tracking, and close-out of tasks within corporate CAFM systems. Deep, practical knowledge of UK statutory compliance parameters, building regulations, and asset lifecycle asset tracking. Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate technical risks and maintenance disruptions clearly to senior leadership and estate users. Working Conditions & Additional Information Travel: Ability to travel efficiently between multi-site property locations across the North East region. Flexibility: Occasional evening or weekend oversight may be required to monitor major project works or system shutdowns. Participation in an out-of-hours on-call engineering escalation rota may be required. To Apply If you are an available, North East-based Hard FM leader looking for a an immediate start, apply online today or contact Astrid Camacho for more information.

Cyber Security Manager (Public Sector) Hybrid: 3 days on-site (London) + 2 days working from home Salary: £50,000-£67,000 Panoramic Associates are supporting a Local Authority in their search for a Cyber Security Lead to lead cyber security strategy, governance and operational resilience for a large public sector organisation. You ll protect critical ICT infrastructure and sensitive data, ensure compliance with national standards, and embed security by design across technology change and service delivery. This is a hands-on leadership role, working closely with senior ICT stakeholders, service providers and internal teams to maintain assurance, drive continuous improvement, and lead incident response when required. Key responsibilities Own and lead the organisation s cyber security strategy, policies, standards and operating model. Embed security-by-design within technology change governance, including active participation in Change Advisory Board (CAB) and leadership of an Information Security governance forum. Oversee security operations and technical controls across SIEM, firewalls, endpoint protection, identity and access management, and secure configuration. Manage cyber security across cloud and hybrid environments (Microsoft 365 / Azure), including patching assurance, disaster recovery and business continuity testing. Lead vulnerability management and security testing activity (internal scanning, external testing, remediation tracking, evidence gathering). Manage and coordinate incident response, investigation, reporting and post-incident improvement actions. Maintain compliance and evidence for key standards/frameworks, including (as applicable) PSN, PCI-DSS, Cyber Essentials Plus, GDPR, DSP Toolkit and wider public sector assurance requirements. Drive security awareness and practical adoption of secure ways of working across the business. Manage supplier performance and outsourced security services to ensure controls are effective and audit-ready. Line manage and develop staff, and manage a small security budget. Essential experience / skills Cyber security leadership/management experience within a public sector, regulated, or complex enterprise environment. Knowledge of NCSC-aligned security principles and practical governance/assurance approaches. Security compliance and audit-readiness (e.g., PSN, PCI-DSS, GDPR, Cyber Essentials Plus and similar frameworks). Microsoft security tooling (e.g., Sentinel, Defender, and M365 E5 security capabilities); exposure to Copilot for Security is beneficial. Experience operating within structured service environments (e.g., ITIL) and change governance. Desirable ISO 27001-aligned policy/control design and implementation experience. Additional requirements Ability to support out-of-hours response activity when required (e.g., security incidents). Some travel may be required How to apply Apply with your CV outlining relevant cyber security leadership, compliance/assurance experience, and your hands-on technical oversight across Microsoft and hybrid environments.

Role: Senior Network Engineer Type: Contract (7 Months) Location: Bristol, Birmingham & London, UK Working Model: Hybrid (3 days per week in office) The Role We are seeking a highly hands-on Senior Network Automation Engineer to eliminate manual network configurations and drive Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC). You will translate low-level designs into production-grade automation workflows, building robust CI/CD pipelines for mission-critical Cisco data centers. What You'll Do Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines for automated network changes and migrations. Champion GitOps principles, treating Git as the ultimate source of truth with strict pipeline gates and automated rollbacks. Integrate automation seamlessly across enterprise platforms including NDFC, NetBox, ServiceNow, and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform. Must-Have Skills Networking: Deep expertise in Cisco NX-OS, VXLAN BGP-EVPN, vPC, and Cisco NDFC. Automation: Python (REST APIs, data modeling), YAML, JSON, and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP). CI/CD & Testing: GitHub/GitLab workflows, pyATS, and Genie for pre- and post-change validation. Governance: Experience working in strictly regulated environments requiring detailed LLD documentation (FCA / PRA standards). This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. Com Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Role: Senior Network Engineer Type: Contract (7 Months) Location: Bristol, Birmingham & London, UK Working Model: Hybrid (3 days per week in office) The Role We are seeking a highly hands-on Senior Network Automation Engineer to eliminate manual network configurations and drive Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC). You will translate low-level designs into production-grade automation workflows, building robust CI/CD pipelines for mission-critical Cisco data centers. What You'll Do Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines for automated network changes and migrations. Champion GitOps principles, treating Git as the ultimate source of truth with strict pipeline gates and automated rollbacks. Integrate automation seamlessly across enterprise platforms including NDFC, NetBox, ServiceNow, and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform. Must-Have Skills Networking: Deep expertise in Cisco NX-OS, VXLAN BGP-EVPN, vPC, and Cisco NDFC. Automation: Python (REST APIs, data modeling), YAML, JSON, and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP). CI/CD & Testing: GitHub/GitLab workflows, pyATS, and Genie for pre- and post-change validation. Governance: Experience working in strictly regulated environments requiring detailed LLD documentation (FCA / PRA standards). This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. Com Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Role: Senior Network Engineer Type: Contract (7 Months) Location: Bristol, Birmingham & London, UK Working Model: Hybrid (3 days per week in office) The Role We are seeking a highly hands-on Senior Network Automation Engineer to eliminate manual network configurations and drive Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC). You will translate low-level designs into production-grade automation workflows, building robust CI/CD pipelines for mission-critical Cisco data centers. What You'll Do Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines for automated network changes and migrations. Champion GitOps principles, treating Git as the ultimate source of truth with strict pipeline gates and automated rollbacks. Integrate automation seamlessly across enterprise platforms including NDFC, NetBox, ServiceNow, and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform. Must-Have Skills Networking: Deep expertise in Cisco NX-OS, VXLAN BGP-EVPN, vPC, and Cisco NDFC. Automation: Python (REST APIs, data modeling), YAML, JSON, and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP). CI/CD & Testing: GitHub/GitLab workflows, pyATS, and Genie for pre- and post-change validation. Governance: Experience working in strictly regulated environments requiring detailed LLD documentation (FCA / PRA standards). This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. Com Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Summary: Reporting to the Financial Performance Manager, you will serve as a supporting Project Accountant for our senior programme and delivery manager teams. In this role, you will take ownership of tracking and managing the costs of major projects and capital enhancement schemes. By collaborating closely with senior managers and project teams, you will monitor expenditure, conduct variance analysis, and deliver proactive solutions to optimize financial management. Your work will directly help our teams manage their costs effectively and drive operational and financial efficiencies within a complex, evolving industry. Main responsibilities: Support financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes to align with corporate targets, internal controls and compliance with all regulatory standards. Provide financial analysis with insightful commentary to influence key business decisions, enhance operational efficiency and optimise financial performance across the business. Track and analyse financial key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics, supporting insights that drive accountability and continuous improvement. Support value creation by providing financial and commercial support during contract negotiations and the execution of commercial deliverables. Help develop full project financial lifecycle plans and providing synergy solutions between initiatives. Help support the costing and valuing of SoWs and raising subsequent Purchase Orders in collaboration with project managers, procurement, and external suppliers to effectively manage costs. Support key business transformation initiatives, including digital and automation projects, to enhance reporting capabilities and operational financial efficiency. Act as a trusted financial advisor to senior management and cross-functional teams, translating complex financial data into manageable financial actions. Ensure the integrity of financial data and systems by maintaining a robust internal controls framework, and ensure strict compliance with all regulatory and accounting standards. Help maintain meticulous records, managing the invoice query process and ensuring accurate cost coding. Proactively collaborate with internal and external auditors to manage and mitigate financial risks, ensuring transparency and accuracy in all financial reporting. Advise and educate the finance team and wider business, fostering a culture of innovation, continuous improvement and professional growth. Supporting the finance team in adapting processes with new tools & technology to optimise and drive productive ways of working. Elevate the organisation's financial acumen by helping to design and deliver targeted training programs. You'll need: Skills / Qualifications / Experience Bachelor's degree in Accounting & Finance,Part-Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or Qualified by Experience. Demonstrable experience within large capital programmes, managing and tracking the benefits of enhancement infrastructure delivery and applying capitalisation rules. Good understanding and knowledge of IAS 16 amp; IAS 38 pertaining to the recognition, measurement and disclosure of assets in financial statements. Knowledge of IT/OT Convergence projects The ability to review financial data, conduct in-depth variance analysis and leverage expertise in tools like Workday Finance with advanced Excel (and Google Sheets) to translate and present large datasets into clear actionable business insights for senior project amp; programme managers. Good verbal and written communication skills to present financial information with authority and confidence, enabling you to clearly and simply convey key variance commentary that is transparent for senior leaders. The ability to ensure budget compliance via strong reporting and analytical skills. Tracking actual costs against forecasts whilst providing potential solutions for savings and identifying any potential overspends. The ability to monitor and control costs and to anticipate future challenges and opportunities and develop a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset to solve complex problems and navigate ambiguity whilst ensuring that your client group is kept informed, involved and supported in their projects. An ability to build strong relationships, influence key stakeholders and negotiate effectively without direct authority, acting as a trusted project advisor to the programme management office. The ability to support the delivery of projects, including finance transformation, finance process improvement initiatives and system implementations, by helping to support and drive the change. Support major project initiatives and/or enhancement schemes, helping to track and follow up on cost saving initiatives. An understanding of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to help identify and implement process improvements that drive financial efficiency. Experience in a junior cost controller role, driving key business decisions and influencing the optimisation of financial performance. An ability to support end-to-end financial planning cycles, including annual budgeting and rolling month forecasts with variance analysis. Experience in supporting projects to improve efficiency and reduce costs, including multiple process improvement initiatives. An ability to ensure compliance with procurement processes and helping to manage vendor invoices within tolerance levels. An ability to collaborate and synergize within the department whilst supporting a high-performance culture across the programmes. Grow a career with a meaningful purpose. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water. Benefits package: Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service. Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave. Paid volunteering days. Cycle to work scheme. Health cash plan. Life assurance. Wellbeing related benefits. What can you expect from your recruitment? To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career's website. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks. If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency. Compensation package: £45,000 - £55,000 p.a. (dependent on experience)

Senior Test Centre Associate Do you possess great leadership skills and a passion for providing excellent customer service? Would you like a role where you can meet and help new people everyday? Then consider the position of Senior Test Centre Associate at Reed in Partnership! Our DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) programme, provides secure assessment of prospective new drivers for the Department of Transport. Through more than 70 test centres, we provide 1.7 million + Driving Theory Tests a year across several regions of the UK. Our delivery provides the infrastructure and processes required to test each candidates driving theory knowledge and hazard perception. We ensure the integrity and compliance of each individual test in accordance with the assessment standards set by the DVSA. What is the role about? You will be responsible for the invigilation of exams and the efficient delivery of tests to participants, ensuring that relevant procedures and guidelines are adhered to at all times. These responsibilities will be delivered both directly through your invigilation duties and via your management, during your shift, of the Test Centre. The Senior Test Centre Associate (STCA) will strictly adhere to the guidelines in accordance with the programme's requirements and Reed in Partnership's policies and procedures. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Checking candidates ID documents and booking them in on the system Supervision and invigilation of tests Delivery of site opening and/or closing procedures Coaching and supporting Test Centre Associates Review of test centre schedule to identify the number of candidates booked in and organising how any non-standard accommodations will be delivered. Notifying the DVSA HR team of employee absences to allow alternative cover to be arranged Providing management support to the Test Centre Manager as required Handling and reporting incidents that could impact candidate testing in line with our incident management procedures. Your Work Schedule Our Senior Test Centre Associate roles offer a flexible working pattern (either part-time or occasional shifts) with the potential for additional hours to suit you. Shifts could range from: Mornings - 8.00am to 1pm/2pm Afternoons - 12.30pm/1pm to 5.30pm/6.30pm Full day - 8.00am to 5.30pm/6.30pm Evenings - 4.30pm/5pm to 8.30pm/9.30pm Afternoon & Evenings - 12pm/1pm to 8.30pm/9.30pm The Chesterfield Theory Test Centre usually opens six days per week subject to demand. Main operating days are usually Monday to Saturday. The ideal candidate will be fully flexible to pick up shifts across all operating days, evenings and weekends. What's in it for you? The roles offer long term employment stability and the satisfaction of assisting people at a key moment in their lives. To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with: Experience of leading or supervising a team Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence due to the nature of the role (although driving will not be required for all locations) Significant demonstrable experience in providing high-quality customer service. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Flexible in working hours and days, including evenings and Saturday. Desirable Skills: Able to remain calm and deal with confrontational candidates in a professional manner. Excellent judgment and decision-making skills. Experience in working with diverse customer groups. Ability to work under pressure to short timescales and multi-tasking to complete a variety of competing activities. Please note the closing date for internal applications is 28th July 2026 Diversity and Inclusion

Our client, a leader in the energy sector, is seeking a dedicated Land Rights Project Manager for a contract role based across the UK, with a hybrid working model. This position is key to supporting the UK's ambition to achieve a net zero carbon footprint by 2050, specifically focusing on the development and delivery of new infrastructure projects within the Land, Planning, and External Affairs department. Key Responsibilities: Guide a diverse team of land rights specialists, overseeing projects from inception to completion, including land acquisition and community negotiations Provide expert advice and technical support to team members Lead a team of surveyors and land officers for major new infrastructure builds Act as an expert witness in Public Inquiries, Compulsory Purchase, and Land Tribunal cases Implement National Grid's Land Rights Strategy consistently and economically Report on project progress, key milestones, risks, and financial matters to stakeholders Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships and effectively communicate complex ideas Support the Head of ETNI/SINI Land Teams in project delivery Provide technical advice to National Grid's Land Team and the broader project team Liaise with stakeholders, external suppliers, and third parties to achieve project objectives Attend relevant meetings and forums as required Job Requirements: Significant experience in managing large-scale, complex land projects Proven ability to provide guidance and support within a team setting Strong communication skills, capable of handling conflict situations and advising team members Excellent project management skills with a keen understanding of land rights and acquisitions Relevant professional qualifications preferred (e.g., Member of the RICS, project management certifications) Relevant degree in a related field If you are a lands professional with a robust background in managing complex land projects and wish to contribute to a greener future, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team and make a significant impact in the energy sector.

Senior Property Accountant - OUR CLIENT - Trident is partnering on an exclusive basis with a highly regarded international real estate investment and development business to appoint a Senior Accountant into its London-based European finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-capitalised, development-led real estate platform with a high-quality portfolio across major global cities. The role offers broad exposure across financial reporting, treasury, governance, budgeting, statutory compliance and strategic finance projects, working closely with senior finance leadership and stakeholders across multiple European jurisdictions. THE ROLE: This newly created Senior Property Accountant role will report to the European FD and will support the financial management and reporting of a European real estate portfolio. The position will suit a bright, motivated finance professional looking to broaden their experience within a collaborative and international property business. Key Responsibilities will include: Supporting financial reporting, governance and statutory compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Acting as a key liaison with third-party accounting providers, company secretarial teams and internal finance stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions. Partnering with the European Finance Director and Regional Finance Managers on financial reporting, analysis, strategic projects and business initiatives across a diverse European real estate portfolio. Overseeing company-level accounts payable processes, cash management and treasury administration. Supporting board, investor and management reporting across European entities and investments. Assisting with annual budgets, reforecasts and cash flow forecasting. Preparing quarterly debt compliance certificates and supporting lender reporting. Supporting the preparation and filing of annual financial statements and other statutory reporting, as well as the external audit process. Providing support on tax reporting by coordinating accounting records and finance information for external advisers. Supporting acquisitions, disposals, financial due diligence and wider strategic business initiatives. Supporting finance transformation, systems implementation and process improvement projects across the region. Working closely with regional finance teams and service providers to ensure consistency of reporting, controls and processes. THE PERSON: We are keen to speak with candidates who are studying towards ACA / ACCA / CIMA (or equivalent), with c.2-4 years' experience in accounting, audit or finance and seeking an 'in office' role. The successful candidate is likely to offer: A strong grounding in financial reporting, month-end and statutory accounting. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines across teams and time zones. Strong Excel skills and an interest in systems, automation and process improvement. A collaborative, proactive and detail-oriented approach. Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with stakeholders across different functions and geographies. Previous real estate, property, fund, infrastructure or international finance exposure. Experience working with outsourced service providers or within a multi-jurisdictional finance environment would be beneficial. Why apply? This is a genuinely broad finance role within a high-quality real estate platform, offering exposure well beyond traditional accounting. You will gain experience across: Corporate and portfolio reporting. Treasury and cash management. Statutory reporting and audit. Budgeting and forecasting. Tax and debt compliance. Acquisitions, disposals and due diligence. Systems, process improvement and business transformation initiatives. Benefits Good performance bonus. Solid company Pension. Full suite of benefits including Health, Fitness Allowance, Life Insurance, etc. Study Package. It is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in real estate finance within an international, collaborative and well-regarded business. Discover Your Next Opportunity with Trident Connect with us on LinkedIn to stay updated on the latest real estate finance opportunities or browse current vacancies via our website. Every application is reviewed carefully and retained on our database for future opportunities. Whilst we are unable to respond to every applicant individually, if you have not heard from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion. Stay Ahead in the Market: Sign Up for Job Alerts - Be the first to hear about new openings. Register Your CV with our specialist team. Looking to Recruit? - Partner with us to secure top real estate finance talent.

Position Summary The Connectivity Product Manager role is to manage the development and launch of Connectivity products and solutions that meet the needs of Claranet's customers. They are responsible for driving the product strategy and roadmap, which support cross-sell and growth across our portfolio, working closely across all our Technology Practices, Customer Success & Growth, and Customer Experience and Managed Services. They are responsible for driving repeatability and scalability of existing and new products and solutions. The Connectivity Product Manager will collaborate with Portfolio Architecture and Technology Practices to develop next-generation Secure Infrastructure products, services, and solutions that resolve customer transformation, Security/Compliance, and Scalability problems. Objectives & Key Results The Connectivity Product Manager is part of a team representing a portfolio with over £110m+ per annum in revenue. The key objectives will be to: Develop and innovate Connectivity Products which will contribute to our revenue growth and marginality that align with Claranet goals Ensure that products meet customer needs and address any issues or concerns that arise Contribute to the target of 70% of services being scalable, repeatable, and supportable Product development is focused on meeting customer security requirements and benchmarked against Industry standards Ensure products are developed according to specifications and timelines and with commercial acumen in mind Maintain an up-to-date product/service catalogue Behavioural Competencies - Organisational & Behavioural Fit Flexible and creative, able to take considered risks where appropriate Ability to operate effectively in complex, fast-changing environments Quick to learn and adapt to changing requirements and priorities Self motivated and able to work under pressure Strong ability to prioritise multiple complex tasks and meet tight deadlines Demonstrated ability to motivate teams and hold stakeholders accountable Manages conflict and challenges in an open, constructive, and professional manner Willingness to travel to customer or Claranet sites as required Behavioural Competencies - Organisational & Behavioural Fit Strong commercial awareness and business acumen Influence and manage stakeholders: Ability to communicate and influence internally and externally across all levels of an organisation, creating alignment between often conflicting stakeholder needs to deliver the solution for the customer Strong written and oral communication skills including presentation skills with demonstrable attention to detail High levels of initiative, drive and self-motivated with the ability to operate in a fast paced and fluid environment Ability to travel to different sites and locations when required Critical Competencies - Technical Fit Has strong technical, commercial and market knowledge of Connectivity products and services, ideally from an MSP B2B perspective Has previously held a product management or proposition management role or can demonstrate strong experience of product life cycle management with a proven record of successful product outcomes Experience in defining product vision and strategy Ability to research and generate new ideas using varying resources such as customers, sales, market insight and partners Ability to analyse data and create information that supports product and business decisions Service orientated mindset that focuses on how people, process and technology operate together to create value add services for our customers Previous experience within the Managed Service Provider field Understand and have experience of methodologies like Agile. See their value, but don't believe there's only one right way to get work done Knowledge and experience of Aha! Roadmaps & Ideas Benefits At Claranet, we go the extra mile with our people-because we believe in building a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Our flexible benefits package includes: Pension Scheme: Employer-matched contributions to help you plan for the future. Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: Access to private medical care for your peace of mind and wellbeing. Discounted Gym Memberships: Prioritise your fitness with exclusive rates at leading gyms. Personalised Wellbeing Support: App-based resources and services available 24/7 Enhanced Annual Leave: 25 days of holiday, increasing to 27 days with service, plus bank holidays and a day off for your birthday. Continuous Learning & Development: Ongoing opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career. What makes us unique is Team Claranet , our internal community that supports causes close to our employees' hearts. We offer paid charity leave, support local charities across our offices, and host annual fundraising events, all backed by a dedicated committee. We're proud founding members of TC4RE (Technology Community for Racial Equality) working collectively to build a more diverse and inclusive tech industry. About Claranet Founded at the beginning of the dot com bubble in 1996, our CEO Charles Nasser had a light bulb moment to develop a truly customer-focused IT business. Since then, Claranet has grown from an Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the UK to being one of the leading business modernisation experts, who deliver solutions across 11+ countries. Equal Opportunities Statement Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Claranet is an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our recruitment team are happy to support any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process. To view full job description please visit our careers page

Senior Project Manager NIS / Cyber / Physical Security Contract 6 Months Initial Glasgow OR Leeds Hybrid 700/d Inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join a critical programme focused on National Infrastructure Security (NIS), Cyber Security, Physical Security and Information Security. In this role you will deliver multiple projects simultaneously that protect critical national infrastructure from evolving security threats. You'll be leading multiple interconnected projects within a wider programme, balancing competing priorities, managing shared resources, and ensuring successful delivery in a highly regulated environment. This role is best suited to a Project Manager of who is relationship-driven rather than purely administration-focused-someone who can bring structure and governance while remaining focused on solutions, delivery and stakeholder engagement. What you'll be doing: Leading multiple projects across cyber, physical and operational security workstreams. Building and maintaining robust project plans, risks, dependencies and governance. Managing stakeholders at all levels, many of whom have limited experience working within formal project structures. Coordinating resources across several concurrent projects to minimise conflicts and delivery risks. Translating complex technical and security-related concepts into clear, business-friendly language. Driving delivery outcomes while maintaining strong project controls and governance. What we're looking for: Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager delivering multiple projects within a larger programme. Strong understanding of at least one of the following: NIS, Cyber Security, IT Security, Information Security or Physical Security, with the ability to quickly understand the wider security landscape. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders. Experience working within a regulated environment (energy, utilities, critical infrastructure or similar highly desirable). Comfortable maintaining project artefacts, risks, plans and reporting (MS Project and SharePoint preferred). An inquisitive, delivery-focused mindset with the ability to tease out the detail needed without becoming lost in technical complexity. Start: ASAP Location: Leeds / Glasgow (Hybrid) Contract: 6 Months initial start Rate: 700/d Inside IR35 Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)

IT Manager Permanent Job £35,000 to £45,000 Altrincham Hybrid Working (4 days office / 1 day home) Are you an experienced IT professional looking for an opportunity where you can genuinely shape the future of technology within a growing business? Aspire Recruitment is partnering with an established, multi-site organisation to recruit an IT Manager who will play a pivotal role in both the day-to-day delivery of IT services and the long-term development of the company's technology strategy. This is a rare opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on while also influencing the bigger picture. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead the gradual transition of IT services in-house, helping to build and develop an internal function that supports the future growth of the business. As the organisation's IT Manager, you'll be the go-to person for all things technology, supporting employees across multiple UK locations while driving strategic improvements to infrastructure, systems, processes and cyber security. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, external IT providers and colleagues at all levels, combining technical expertise with a proactive, customer-focused approach. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on variety, equally comfortable resolving day-to-day IT challenges as they are planning future projects, implementing improvements and influencing business wide technology decisions. Key Responsibilities Act as the first point of contact for IT support across the business. Manage and improve IT systems, infrastructure and technology processes. Drive cyber security initiatives and ensure best practice remains embedded across the organisation. Work alongside external IT providers whilst supporting the long-term plan to bring services in-house. Lead and deliver IT projects that improve efficiency, performance and user experience. Manage hardware, software, licences and IT assets. Assess and recommend new technologies to support business growth. Develop and maintain IT policies, procedures and documentation. Build strong relationships with employees and stakeholders across the business. Provide regular updates and recommendations to senior leadership. We welcome applications from a range of industries. Sector experience is less important than your ability to bring the technical expertise and commercial mindset required for the role. You'll ideally have: Previous experience in an IT Manager, IT Lead or Senior IT Support position. Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Windows environments and network infrastructure. Excellent cyber security knowledge and experience (essential). Experience supporting a multi-site business. A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement. The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues. Confidence working with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation. Experience managing third-party IT providers. A genuine interest in developing and improving IT functions over the long term. Desirable but not essential: Apple Mac experience and knowledge. Experience transitioning IT services from outsourced to internal delivery. What's In It For You? Hybrid working 1 day per week from home. Flexible working hours with core hours of 10am to 4pm. 37.5 hour working week. Opportunity to shape and influence the future IT direction of the business. Varied role combining strategic projects with hands-on technical support. Supportive and collaborative working environment. Long-term career opportunity within a business that values innovation and continuous improvement. Quarterly travel to sites in Leeds, Gloucestershire, Liverpool and London (expenses paid). This role is about more than simply keeping systems running. It's an opportunity to become a trusted technology partner within the business, helping colleagues succeed while building a modern, scalable and secure IT function for the future. We're particularly keen to hear from people who enjoy working with others, can build credibility across an organisation and want to make a lasting impact through technology. To find out more and see a full job spec then please contact Ruth today on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) This vacancy is being handled by Aspire Recruitment. Please be aware we receive a high volume of applications and regularly receive applications from candidates who exceed the job credentials. We will only contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. Should you apply for this role, we will process your data as detailed in our Privacy Policy and by applying for this opportunity I agree that Aspire Recruitment will keep me informed about potential employment opportunities regularly and that I can choose to opt out of receiving information at any time.

About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful and innovative technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We are passionate about user-centred design, agile delivery, and building digital services that make a real difference. Our teams work at the forefront of innovation, helping organisations transform and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that truly matter. Role Overview We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Next.js Developer at SFIA Level 4 to join our multidisciplinary agile teams and help deliver world-class digital services for UK government clients. In this role, you will lead the development of modern, accessible, and performant Front End applications using Next.js, working in structured and governed environments where quality, accessibility, and user experience are paramount. Location: Swansea (with a regular expectation of up to 60% on-site attendance). Security Clearance: Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) required, with the willingness and eligibility to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance prior to accessing production environments or live data. About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Senior Next.js Developer to join a large-scale UK government agency. You will be a core member of a blended agile delivery squad consisting of civil servants and supplier staff, building user-centred, high-volume digital services. These critical services facilitate nearly 5 billion digital interactions and process tens of millions of customer transactions annually. In this role, you will take ownership of designing, building, and supporting accessible, responsive Front End applications primarily using Next.js and React. You will seamlessly integrate these user interfaces with a modern API-first ecosystem built on Java Spring Boot and AWS serverless technologies. Operating at SFIA Level 4, you will take on complex technical challenges, champion modern software engineering standards, and actively mentor colleagues to uplift the overall capability of the multidisciplinary team. Key Responsibilities Software Development: Design, build, and support robust, user-centred web applications using Next.js, React, and modern JavaScript/TypeScript, ensuring clean, performant, and maintainable code. API Integration: Integrate intuitive Front End interfaces with Back End Java Spring Boot microservices and AWS serverless components (such as Lambda and API Gateway). Standards & Accessibility: Ensure all digital services rigorously meet the Government Digital and Data (GDD) Service Standard, WCAG 2.2 accessibility guidelines, and secure-by-design principles. Agile Collaboration: Work collaboratively within blended, multi-supplier agile squads alongside Product Owners, Agile Delivery Managers, Business Analysts, and SDETs to define acceptance criteria and deliver value in iterative sprints. Quality Assurance & CI/CD: Strengthen continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, embedding automated testing practices (TDD/BDD) to ensure high-quality release cycles and robust service reliability. Service Assessments: Actively contribute to production readiness and formal government service assessments across the discovery, Alpha, private beta, and live phases of delivery. Mentorship & Leadership: Facilitate knowledge transfer, conduct code reviews, and coach team members to build in-house capability and support sustainable, long-term service ownership. Essential Skills & Experience Core Programming: Deep, commercial expertise in developing scalable web applications using Next.js, React.js, and modern Front End tooling. Public Sector Delivery: Proven experience delivering secure, user-centric digital services aligned to the GDS Service Standard within complex, high-volume government environments. Accessibility First: Comprehensive understanding of inclusive design and strict adherence to WCAG 2.2 accessibility compliance. Modern Architecture: Strong practical knowledge of API-first design principles, interacting with RESTful microservices, and working within cloud-native environments. Quality & Automation: Hands-on experience integrating Front End code into CI/CD pipelines (eg, Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and writing comprehensive automated tests (eg, Jest, Cypress, Playwright). Agile Mindset: A strong track record of operating effectively in blended, multidisciplinary agile environments, adapting smoothly to legislative or policy-driven changes. Desirable Skills & Experience Broader Tech Stack: Experience or familiarity with Ruby on Rails, to assist in migrating, maintaining, or integrating with existing Legacy Front End estates. Cross-Government Platforms: Prior experience integrating digital products with strategic cross-government capabilities, such as GOV.UK One Login, GOV.UK Pay, GOV.UK Notify, or digital wallets. Legacy Transformation: Experience supporting large-scale digital transformation programmes migrating away from Legacy systems (eg, older Java, AIX, Oracle, or Mainframe environments). Cloud Infrastructure: Familiarity with AWS serverless patterns, infrastructure-as-code principles, and proactive observability monitoring. Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation and better outcomes. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups, including women, people with disabilities, and diverse communities, as well as those seeking flexible working arrangements. As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment to ensure equal opportunities for all.

Finance Manager / Cost Accountant Location: Craigavon Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Reed Accountancy & Finance is delighted to be working with a highly successful and reputable Engineering Organisation, with offices based in Craigavon. Our client has an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager/ Cost Accountant to join their team. This role focuses on managing applications, valuations, claims, and payment processes to ensure robust cash flow across the organisation. The Finance Manager / Cost Manager will play a pivotal role in maintaining strong working capital performance, maximising cash collection, and supporting the financial stability of projects and the wider business. Day-to-day of the role: Oversee all applications for payment, valuations, claims, variations, and final accounts across the business. Prepare, submit, track, and recover customer claims in a timely and accurate manner. Monitor outstanding debtors and implement proactive measures to accelerate cash collection. Collaborate with Contract Managers and QS's to maximise recoverable revenue and minimise payment delays. Produce and maintain cash flow forecasts, highlighting risks and opportunities to Board of Directors. Identify and resolve payment disputes, commercial issues, and contract-related challenges. Develop and improve systems and controls to enhance cash flow performance and working capital management. Ensure accurate project cost reporting and reconciliation of revenue, costs, and margins. Analyse project performance and provide meaningful commentary to support business decision-making. Oversee Supply Chain Manager as point of escalation for supply chain payment issues. Ensure subcontractors and suppliers are paid accurately and on time, maintaining strong commercial relationships. Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, company policies, and financial regulations Required Skills & Qualifications: Significant experience in a senior cost management, commercial management, or financial management role. Extensive experience managing applications for payment, contract claims, valuations, and final accounts. Proven ability to manage cash flow and working capital within a project-based environment. Strong commercial awareness and contract administration experience. Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Advanced Excel and reporting capabilities. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable: Experience within construction, engineering, infrastructure, manufacturing, or project-led businesses Professional qualification such as CIMA, ACCA, ACA, RICS, or equivalent. Benefits: Starting salary of £45,000- £50,000 dependent on experience 30 days annual leave including statutory days Opportunities for professional growth and development. Dynamic and challenging work environment Full-time, permanent role Hours of work Mon to Thur 8am - 4.45pm and Friday 8am - 12.45pm Onsite role If you would like to be considered for this position, then please apply via the link provided. Alternatively, please feel free to contact Laurence at the Reed Offices directly and in the strictest of confidence. We look forward to hearing from you!