Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. Working as a Bank Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. Barchester is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers, with over 260 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open to join the Barchester family. Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on working at the highest of standards. We are also the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work. NEED TO HAVE A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalentExperience in helping lead and inspire a teamA good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal foodThe ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homeGood understanding of HACCP NEED TO DO Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Work fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standardsHelp create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budgetComplete regular auditsManage stock control To assist in leading and motivating a team REWARDS PACKAGE Work life balance - working days with alternate weekends Free learning and developmentA range of holiday, retail and leisure discountsOpportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality AwardsUnlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. Working as a Bank Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. Barchester is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers, with over 260 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open to join the Barchester family. Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on working at the highest of standards. We are also the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work. NEED TO HAVE A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalentExperience in helping lead and inspire a teamA good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal foodThe ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homeGood understanding of HACCP NEED TO DO Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Work fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standardsHelp create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budgetComplete regular auditsManage stock control To assist in leading and motivating a team REWARDS PACKAGE Work life balance - working days with alternate weekends Free learning and developmentA range of holiday, retail and leisure discountsOpportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality AwardsUnlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be
IT Support Engineer Skelmersdale Permanent Office Based Looking for a support role where you can genuinely develop your infrastructure skills rather than simply reset passwords? Our client is one of the UK's largest specialist management organisations, operating nationally and investing significantly in technology, digital transformation and business growth. As their internal IT function continues to expand, they're looking for an experienced IT Support Engineer to become a key member of their technology team based at their Skelmersdale headquarters. This is a broad technical position offering exposure across infrastructure, end-user computing, Microsoft technologies, telephony, networking and business systems, alongside involvement in ongoing IT improvement projects. The Role Reporting into the Infrastructure Manager, you'll support users across the organisation whilst helping maintain and improve the company's technology estate. Responsibilities include: Delivering 1st and 2nd Line IT support Supporting Microsoft Windows desktop and server environments Managing Microsoft 365 and Active Directory Monitoring infrastructure, backups and security Supporting Hyper-V and virtual environments Assisting with SQL databases and business systems Administering telephony platforms Working on hardware refreshes and infrastructure projects Maintaining documentation and IT standards Helping drive continuous improvement across the IT function We're looking for someone with experience of: IT Support Engineer IT Technician 2nd Line Support Service Desk Microsoft Windows Windows Server Active Directory Microsoft 365 Hyper-V SQL Networking ITSM platforms Why Join? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, growing organisation where technology is viewed as a genuine business enabler rather than simply a support function. You'll gain exposure to a broad technical environment, work closely with experienced IT leadership and contribute towards projects that directly impact the wider business. As the company continues to grow through investment and acquisition, there will be genuine opportunities to develop your career alongside it.
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
IT Support Engineer Skelmersdale Permanent Office Based Looking for a support role where you can genuinely develop your infrastructure skills rather than simply reset passwords? Our client is one of the UK's largest specialist management organisations, operating nationally and investing significantly in technology, digital transformation and business growth. As their internal IT function continues to expand, they're looking for an experienced IT Support Engineer to become a key member of their technology team based at their Skelmersdale headquarters. This is a broad technical position offering exposure across infrastructure, end-user computing, Microsoft technologies, telephony, networking and business systems, alongside involvement in ongoing IT improvement projects. The Role Reporting into the Infrastructure Manager, you'll support users across the organisation whilst helping maintain and improve the company's technology estate. Responsibilities include: Delivering 1st and 2nd Line IT support Supporting Microsoft Windows desktop and server environments Managing Microsoft 365 and Active Directory Monitoring infrastructure, backups and security Supporting Hyper-V and virtual environments Assisting with SQL databases and business systems Administering telephony platforms Working on hardware refreshes and infrastructure projects Maintaining documentation and IT standards Helping drive continuous improvement across the IT function We're looking for someone with experience of: IT Support Engineer IT Technician 2nd Line Support Service Desk Microsoft Windows Windows Server Active Directory Microsoft 365 Hyper-V SQL Networking ITSM platforms Why Join? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, growing organisation where technology is viewed as a genuine business enabler rather than simply a support function. You'll gain exposure to a broad technical environment, work closely with experienced IT leadership and contribute towards projects that directly impact the wider business. As the company continues to grow through investment and acquisition, there will be genuine opportunities to develop your career alongside it.
We are seeking an experienced Head of IT Service Management (ITSM) to lead and evolve the organisation's IT service delivery function, ensuring the highest levels of operational excellence, service quality, and customer satisfaction. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and implementing ITSM strategies, frameworks, and best practices across the business, leveraging platforms such as ServiceNow and Jira to drive service improvement, incident management, change management, problem management, and service request processes. This role requires a strategic leader who can align IT services with business objectives, establish governance frameworks, monitor service performance through KPIs and SLAs, and foster a culture of continuous improvement across technology teams. As the Head of ITSM, you will work closely with senior stakeholders, business leaders, and technical teams to ensure IT services are delivered efficiently and meet organisational needs. You will be responsible for leading and developing high-performing teams, managing vendor relationships, and driving key transformation initiatives that enhance service management capabilities. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills are essential, as you will act as the primary point of contact for service-related governance, reporting, and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in ITSM principles, proven experience with ServiceNow , Jira , and service management tooling, alongside a successful track record of leadership, process optimisation, and delivering measurable improvements within complex enterprise environments. Job Title: Head Of ITSM Location: London, UK Job Type: Contract Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No. (phone number removed). Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at (url removed)> To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go to (url removed)> We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice at (url removed)/en-gb/privacy-notices for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. If you are resident in the UK, EEA or Switzerland, we will process any access request you make in accordance with our commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.
Aug 08, 2026
Contractor
We are seeking an experienced Head of IT Service Management (ITSM) to lead and evolve the organisation's IT service delivery function, ensuring the highest levels of operational excellence, service quality, and customer satisfaction. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and implementing ITSM strategies, frameworks, and best practices across the business, leveraging platforms such as ServiceNow and Jira to drive service improvement, incident management, change management, problem management, and service request processes. This role requires a strategic leader who can align IT services with business objectives, establish governance frameworks, monitor service performance through KPIs and SLAs, and foster a culture of continuous improvement across technology teams. As the Head of ITSM, you will work closely with senior stakeholders, business leaders, and technical teams to ensure IT services are delivered efficiently and meet organisational needs. You will be responsible for leading and developing high-performing teams, managing vendor relationships, and driving key transformation initiatives that enhance service management capabilities. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills are essential, as you will act as the primary point of contact for service-related governance, reporting, and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in ITSM principles, proven experience with ServiceNow , Jira , and service management tooling, alongside a successful track record of leadership, process optimisation, and delivering measurable improvements within complex enterprise environments. Job Title: Head Of ITSM Location: London, UK Job Type: Contract Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No. (phone number removed). Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at (url removed)> To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go to (url removed)> We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice at (url removed)/en-gb/privacy-notices for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. If you are resident in the UK, EEA or Switzerland, we will process any access request you make in accordance with our commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.
IT Support Team Leader Location: Home Based (with travel to Head Office (Rayleigh) 1-2 days per week) Salary: 50,000 - 65,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent Full-time (40 hours per week) An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced IT Support Team Leader to join a growing organisation undergoing significant investment in its IT infrastructure and internal service capability. Our client is seeking a technically strong and people-focused IT professional to lead their IT Support function, drive service improvements, and help shape the future of their IT Service Management (ITSM) capability. This role offers the opportunity to lead a small support team while playing a key part in implementing modern service management processes, improving operational efficiency, and supporting business-critical technology projects. The Role Reporting to the IT & Development Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the IT Support team and ensuring the delivery of an efficient, customer-focused IT service across the business. Key responsibilities include: Leading the day-to-day operation of the IT Support function. Managing, mentoring and developing a team of IT Support Engineers. Overseeing incident, problem and change management activities in line with agreed service levels. Supporting the implementation and ongoing management of a new ITSM helpdesk and change management platform. Maintaining and supporting Microsoft Azure environments and infrastructure. Managing user lifecycle activities, including onboarding, offboarding, hardware deployment and user access. Working closely with internal stakeholders to improve IT processes and enhance service delivery. Producing service reports and performance metrics for senior management. Supporting the delivery of IT projects and system improvements. Promoting ITIL best practice and a culture of continuous service improvement. The Candidate The ideal candidate will have previous experience leading an IT Support or Service Desk team and will possess a strong understanding of IT Service Management principles. Applicants should be able to demonstrate: Proven experience in an IT Support Team Leader, Service Desk Team Leader or similar leadership role. Strong working knowledge of ITIL frameworks and ITSM best practices. Experience implementing or supporting ITSM/helpdesk platforms. Knowledge of Microsoft Azure infrastructure, including cloud migration and Azure Landing Zones. Experience working within a regulated environment with a strong understanding of security, device management and access controls. Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills. A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement. The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. What's on Offer The successful candidate will receive: Competitive salary of 50,000 - 65,000 per annum Home-based working with occasional travel to Head Office 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Westfield Health membership Life Assurance (2x annual salary) Employer pension contribution Company laptop, mobile phone and all necessary equipment Employee Referral Scheme Ongoing training and development opportunities Please note that successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory DBS check. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position, so applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. If you are an experienced IT Support professional looking to take the next step in your career with an organisation investing heavily in its technology and service delivery, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered. New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Before submitting your CV, please take a moment to check the layout, spelling, and grammar. If your CV includes graphics or design features, we'd also appreciate a simplified version in Word format. If this role isn't for you, please check out our website for other roles that may be suitable, or send us your CV, we would still like to hear from you! You can find us on our website or LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
IT Support Team Leader Location: Home Based (with travel to Head Office (Rayleigh) 1-2 days per week) Salary: 50,000 - 65,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent Full-time (40 hours per week) An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced IT Support Team Leader to join a growing organisation undergoing significant investment in its IT infrastructure and internal service capability. Our client is seeking a technically strong and people-focused IT professional to lead their IT Support function, drive service improvements, and help shape the future of their IT Service Management (ITSM) capability. This role offers the opportunity to lead a small support team while playing a key part in implementing modern service management processes, improving operational efficiency, and supporting business-critical technology projects. The Role Reporting to the IT & Development Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the IT Support team and ensuring the delivery of an efficient, customer-focused IT service across the business. Key responsibilities include: Leading the day-to-day operation of the IT Support function. Managing, mentoring and developing a team of IT Support Engineers. Overseeing incident, problem and change management activities in line with agreed service levels. Supporting the implementation and ongoing management of a new ITSM helpdesk and change management platform. Maintaining and supporting Microsoft Azure environments and infrastructure. Managing user lifecycle activities, including onboarding, offboarding, hardware deployment and user access. Working closely with internal stakeholders to improve IT processes and enhance service delivery. Producing service reports and performance metrics for senior management. Supporting the delivery of IT projects and system improvements. Promoting ITIL best practice and a culture of continuous service improvement. The Candidate The ideal candidate will have previous experience leading an IT Support or Service Desk team and will possess a strong understanding of IT Service Management principles. Applicants should be able to demonstrate: Proven experience in an IT Support Team Leader, Service Desk Team Leader or similar leadership role. Strong working knowledge of ITIL frameworks and ITSM best practices. Experience implementing or supporting ITSM/helpdesk platforms. Knowledge of Microsoft Azure infrastructure, including cloud migration and Azure Landing Zones. Experience working within a regulated environment with a strong understanding of security, device management and access controls. Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills. A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement. The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. What's on Offer The successful candidate will receive: Competitive salary of 50,000 - 65,000 per annum Home-based working with occasional travel to Head Office 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Westfield Health membership Life Assurance (2x annual salary) Employer pension contribution Company laptop, mobile phone and all necessary equipment Employee Referral Scheme Ongoing training and development opportunities Please note that successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory DBS check. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position, so applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. If you are an experienced IT Support professional looking to take the next step in your career with an organisation investing heavily in its technology and service delivery, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered. New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Before submitting your CV, please take a moment to check the layout, spelling, and grammar. If your CV includes graphics or design features, we'd also appreciate a simplified version in Word format. If this role isn't for you, please check out our website for other roles that may be suitable, or send us your CV, we would still like to hear from you! You can find us on our website or LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.
Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Limited
City, London
Director, Head of Technology Resilience and Production Operations London (Hybrid) Banking Sector up to 140,000 + Bonus + Benefits Are you ready to shape the resilience strategy of a global financial institution and make your voice heard at the top table? This is a rare opportunity to lead Technology Resilience and Production Operations for a major international financial services organisation, building an Enterprise Centre of Excellence that protects service stability, strengthens regulatory confidence, and safeguards the customer experience across a global business. You'll sit within the senior leadership team, own a multi-million-pound platform strategy, and lead a team of around 25 through a period of genuine transformation. What you'll be doing: Own and execute the Technology Resilience and Production Operations strategy, including Incident, Problem, Event and Change Management, driving automation and an agile approach to improve stability, security and speed at scale Build and govern an internationalised Centre of Excellence platform, delivering high-quality MI, dashboards and executive-level reporting on KPIs, SLAs and risk Design and manage the Technology Resilience framework, including business impact analysis, Disaster Recovery exercises (cyber-attack, ransomware, infrastructure failure scenarios) and Business Continuity Plans Lead major incident response and postmortem/root cause processes, driving a culture that reduces repeat incidents and strengthens proactive problem management Own the Change Advisory Board and release orchestration strategy, ensuring changes are authorised, risk-assessed and compliant across complex deployment pipelines Manage budget, licensing and vendor relationships, and lead, develop and grow your team while embedding a strong risk and compliance culture Interpret regulatory requirements (including DORA) and translate them into business-aligned resilience and security controls What you'll bring: Extensive, proven experience setting and executing enterprise-wide resilience strategy, with strong knowledge of IT/Operational/Cloud Resilience, critical service mapping and impact tolerances A strong track record leading Incident, Problem, Event and Change Management functions in a regulated financial services environment, including Priority 1 outage management and root cause investigation Proven experience managing audits, regulatory reviews and resilience testing, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders across CIO, Risk, Compliance and Audit Solid experience across infrastructure and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Oracle), with advanced ServiceNow proficiency for incident and problem tracking Strong analytical, decision-making and communication skills, with the ability to lead confidently and calmly under pressure Desirable: ITIL 4, ITSM tooling (ServiceNow, Jira Service Management), ISO22301/ISO20000, CBCP/MBCI certification, SRE familiarity, or experience with tools such as Splunk, CyberArk PAM, or GenAI-driven service management Ready to take on a role where your leadership genuinely shapes resilience at scale? Apply now to find out more. If you've held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit: Head of Technology Resilience, Director of IT Service Continuity, Head of Production Operations, Head of IT Service Management, Director of Incident and Problem Management, Head of Change and Release Management, Business Continuity Director, Head of Operational Resilience, IT Service Continuity Manager, Head of DevOps/SRE Operations, ServiceNow, ITIL 4, ISO22301, DORA compliance, Disaster Recovery, AWS/Azure/Oracle Cloud, CBCP, MBCI. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Director, Head of Technology Resilience and Production Operations London (Hybrid) Banking Sector up to 140,000 + Bonus + Benefits Are you ready to shape the resilience strategy of a global financial institution and make your voice heard at the top table? This is a rare opportunity to lead Technology Resilience and Production Operations for a major international financial services organisation, building an Enterprise Centre of Excellence that protects service stability, strengthens regulatory confidence, and safeguards the customer experience across a global business. You'll sit within the senior leadership team, own a multi-million-pound platform strategy, and lead a team of around 25 through a period of genuine transformation. What you'll be doing: Own and execute the Technology Resilience and Production Operations strategy, including Incident, Problem, Event and Change Management, driving automation and an agile approach to improve stability, security and speed at scale Build and govern an internationalised Centre of Excellence platform, delivering high-quality MI, dashboards and executive-level reporting on KPIs, SLAs and risk Design and manage the Technology Resilience framework, including business impact analysis, Disaster Recovery exercises (cyber-attack, ransomware, infrastructure failure scenarios) and Business Continuity Plans Lead major incident response and postmortem/root cause processes, driving a culture that reduces repeat incidents and strengthens proactive problem management Own the Change Advisory Board and release orchestration strategy, ensuring changes are authorised, risk-assessed and compliant across complex deployment pipelines Manage budget, licensing and vendor relationships, and lead, develop and grow your team while embedding a strong risk and compliance culture Interpret regulatory requirements (including DORA) and translate them into business-aligned resilience and security controls What you'll bring: Extensive, proven experience setting and executing enterprise-wide resilience strategy, with strong knowledge of IT/Operational/Cloud Resilience, critical service mapping and impact tolerances A strong track record leading Incident, Problem, Event and Change Management functions in a regulated financial services environment, including Priority 1 outage management and root cause investigation Proven experience managing audits, regulatory reviews and resilience testing, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders across CIO, Risk, Compliance and Audit Solid experience across infrastructure and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Oracle), with advanced ServiceNow proficiency for incident and problem tracking Strong analytical, decision-making and communication skills, with the ability to lead confidently and calmly under pressure Desirable: ITIL 4, ITSM tooling (ServiceNow, Jira Service Management), ISO22301/ISO20000, CBCP/MBCI certification, SRE familiarity, or experience with tools such as Splunk, CyberArk PAM, or GenAI-driven service management Ready to take on a role where your leadership genuinely shapes resilience at scale? Apply now to find out more. If you've held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit: Head of Technology Resilience, Director of IT Service Continuity, Head of Production Operations, Head of IT Service Management, Director of Incident and Problem Management, Head of Change and Release Management, Business Continuity Director, Head of Operational Resilience, IT Service Continuity Manager, Head of DevOps/SRE Operations, ServiceNow, ITIL 4, ISO22301, DORA compliance, Disaster Recovery, AWS/Azure/Oracle Cloud, CBCP, MBCI. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. Working as a Bank Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. Barchester is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers, with over 260 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open to join the Barchester family. Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on working at the highest of standards. We are also the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work. NEED TO HAVE A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalentExperience in helping lead and inspire a teamA good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal foodThe ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homeGood understanding of HACCP NEED TO DO Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Work fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standardsHelp create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budgetComplete regular auditsManage stock control To assist in leading and motivating a team REWARDS PACKAGE Work life balance - working days with alternate weekends Free learning and developmentA range of holiday, retail and leisure discountsOpportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality AwardsUnlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. Working as a Bank Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. Barchester is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers, with over 260 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open to join the Barchester family. Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on working at the highest of standards. We are also the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work. NEED TO HAVE A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalentExperience in helping lead and inspire a teamA good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal foodThe ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homeGood understanding of HACCP NEED TO DO Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Work fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standardsHelp create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budgetComplete regular auditsManage stock control To assist in leading and motivating a team REWARDS PACKAGE Work life balance - working days with alternate weekends Free learning and developmentA range of holiday, retail and leisure discountsOpportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality AwardsUnlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be
Job Title: Lead Service Architect Location: Remote Perm or Contract Job purpose As the Lead Service Architect, you will spearhead the creation of high-impact service models centered on frictionless Customer Experience (CX) and Employee Experience (EX). Operating at the highest tier of service design, you will leverage the ServiceNow platform to unite a complex corporate ecosystem-including Siebel, Oracle, and Microsoft business systems-into intuitive, modern digital workflows. You will own the design, build, and test validation phases for key service delivery initiatives, ensuring that operational reliability never comes at the expense of user experience. Key Responsibilities Experience-Driven Service Design (CX/EX) Design Human-Centric Workflows: Architect end-to-end service journeys that prioritize usability, speed, and self-service for both external clients (CX) and internal staff (EX). Formulate Experience Indicators: Shift traditional metrics from basic SLAs to Experience Level Agreements (XLAs) that accurately measure user satisfaction and operational friction. Unified Service Blueprints: Produce comprehensive Service Design Packages (SDPs) mapping out user touchpoints, backend data flows, and support tiers across legacy and modern platforms. Service Build & Ecosystem Integration Lead ServiceNow Architecture: Drive the strategic design and structural layout of the ServiceNow ecosystem (including ITOM, ITSM, Customer Service Management, and HR Service Delivery). Orchestrate System Integration: Design workflows that seamlessly bridge ServiceNow with core business applications, ensuring smooth data exchanges with Siebel CRM, Oracle ERP, and Microsoft systems (Dynamics 365, M365, Teams). 1, 2 Optimize Catalogues & Portals: Oversee the structural design of intuitive Service Catalogues and modern Employee Centers to maximize user self-adoption. Service Testing, Validation & Governance Define Human-Centric SAC: Enforce rigorous Service Acceptance Criteria (SAC) that assess both technical stability and user-journey viability across all connected platforms. Validate End-to-End Testing: Spearhead Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to catch and resolve workflow friction across integrated systems before deployment. Govern Platform Quality: Establish governance frameworks ensuring that custom technical builds do not compromise the integrity, data syncs, or upgrade paths of the core business platforms. Required Skills & Experience Experience: 8+ years in IT Service Architecture, Enterprise Service Design, or IT Management, with a proven history of leading large-scale transformational initiatives. Strong ability to balance organisational, process and technical dimensions when developing solutions to maximise business outcomes. ServiceNow Expertise: Deep architectural knowledge of the ServiceNow platform, with a strong preference for certifications like ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) or Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS). In particular, exceptional understanding of Catalogue / CMDB driven automation playbooks. Ecosystem Knowledge: Strong understanding of enterprise application integration, specifically how to bridge workflows across Siebel CRM, Oracle databases/ERP, and Microsoft enterprise solutions. Experience Management: Practical experience designing and implementing Experience Level Agreements (XLAs) and human-centred design frameworks. AI Proficiency: Power user able to demonstrate successful business value extraction from integrating AI deeply into cognitive workflows, utilizing advanced tools, context layers, and system integrations. Certifications: ITIL 4 Strategic Leader or Managing Professional certification is highly preferred. Leadership & Influence: Masterful stakeholder management skills with a demonstrated ability to influence C-suite executives, engage calmly and constructively with vendor partners and collaborate across business product owners & enterprise architecture teams. Demonstrate a strong commitment to servant-leadership, managing work across multi-cultural and disperse teams. Language(s): High proficiency in English is essential, both written and oral communication skills. Capability in other European languages would be advantageous. Dimensions Understand the business trends and determine the changes to the business process as well lead the discussion with management for changing the operating policies or the process to meet the necessary business requirements. Collaborate with business leaders, product managers, and operations teams to identify and evaluate high impact process initiatives. Support and advise OpCo's, Annuity & Service, Line of Business, Busines Services and Management regarding implementation of new processes, standards and (IT) systems. Design, implement and improve the Product, Services data processes and governance of data standards. Delivers measurable business process improvements, while re-engineering key processes and capabilities and maps to future-state vision. Drives a culture of continuous improvement, learning and improvement and identifies performance trends, bottlenecks and true process costs. Owns and maintains important process documentation and data standards. Ensures this documentation is updated as processes and standards evolve. Communicates updates of processes to key stakeholders, users and provides training if needed. Develop Performance Metrics to measure the business process success and process improvements. And work cross-functionally to measure success consistently and accurately over time. 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Aug 06, 2026
Contractor
Job Title: Lead Service Architect Location: Remote Perm or Contract Job purpose As the Lead Service Architect, you will spearhead the creation of high-impact service models centered on frictionless Customer Experience (CX) and Employee Experience (EX). Operating at the highest tier of service design, you will leverage the ServiceNow platform to unite a complex corporate ecosystem-including Siebel, Oracle, and Microsoft business systems-into intuitive, modern digital workflows. You will own the design, build, and test validation phases for key service delivery initiatives, ensuring that operational reliability never comes at the expense of user experience. Key Responsibilities Experience-Driven Service Design (CX/EX) Design Human-Centric Workflows: Architect end-to-end service journeys that prioritize usability, speed, and self-service for both external clients (CX) and internal staff (EX). Formulate Experience Indicators: Shift traditional metrics from basic SLAs to Experience Level Agreements (XLAs) that accurately measure user satisfaction and operational friction. Unified Service Blueprints: Produce comprehensive Service Design Packages (SDPs) mapping out user touchpoints, backend data flows, and support tiers across legacy and modern platforms. Service Build & Ecosystem Integration Lead ServiceNow Architecture: Drive the strategic design and structural layout of the ServiceNow ecosystem (including ITOM, ITSM, Customer Service Management, and HR Service Delivery). Orchestrate System Integration: Design workflows that seamlessly bridge ServiceNow with core business applications, ensuring smooth data exchanges with Siebel CRM, Oracle ERP, and Microsoft systems (Dynamics 365, M365, Teams). 1, 2 Optimize Catalogues & Portals: Oversee the structural design of intuitive Service Catalogues and modern Employee Centers to maximize user self-adoption. Service Testing, Validation & Governance Define Human-Centric SAC: Enforce rigorous Service Acceptance Criteria (SAC) that assess both technical stability and user-journey viability across all connected platforms. Validate End-to-End Testing: Spearhead Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to catch and resolve workflow friction across integrated systems before deployment. Govern Platform Quality: Establish governance frameworks ensuring that custom technical builds do not compromise the integrity, data syncs, or upgrade paths of the core business platforms. Required Skills & Experience Experience: 8+ years in IT Service Architecture, Enterprise Service Design, or IT Management, with a proven history of leading large-scale transformational initiatives. Strong ability to balance organisational, process and technical dimensions when developing solutions to maximise business outcomes. ServiceNow Expertise: Deep architectural knowledge of the ServiceNow platform, with a strong preference for certifications like ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) or Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS). In particular, exceptional understanding of Catalogue / CMDB driven automation playbooks. Ecosystem Knowledge: Strong understanding of enterprise application integration, specifically how to bridge workflows across Siebel CRM, Oracle databases/ERP, and Microsoft enterprise solutions. Experience Management: Practical experience designing and implementing Experience Level Agreements (XLAs) and human-centred design frameworks. AI Proficiency: Power user able to demonstrate successful business value extraction from integrating AI deeply into cognitive workflows, utilizing advanced tools, context layers, and system integrations. Certifications: ITIL 4 Strategic Leader or Managing Professional certification is highly preferred. Leadership & Influence: Masterful stakeholder management skills with a demonstrated ability to influence C-suite executives, engage calmly and constructively with vendor partners and collaborate across business product owners & enterprise architecture teams. Demonstrate a strong commitment to servant-leadership, managing work across multi-cultural and disperse teams. Language(s): High proficiency in English is essential, both written and oral communication skills. Capability in other European languages would be advantageous. Dimensions Understand the business trends and determine the changes to the business process as well lead the discussion with management for changing the operating policies or the process to meet the necessary business requirements. Collaborate with business leaders, product managers, and operations teams to identify and evaluate high impact process initiatives. Support and advise OpCo's, Annuity & Service, Line of Business, Busines Services and Management regarding implementation of new processes, standards and (IT) systems. Design, implement and improve the Product, Services data processes and governance of data standards. Delivers measurable business process improvements, while re-engineering key processes and capabilities and maps to future-state vision. Drives a culture of continuous improvement, learning and improvement and identifies performance trends, bottlenecks and true process costs. Owns and maintains important process documentation and data standards. Ensures this documentation is updated as processes and standards evolve. Communicates updates of processes to key stakeholders, users and provides training if needed. Develop Performance Metrics to measure the business process success and process improvements. And work cross-functionally to measure success consistently and accurately over time. 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Kick your ITSM career up a notch by joining a fast-growing software technology company looking for a hands-on Service Management Analyst to help shape how they deliver customer support. Reporting and partnering directly with the Head of Customer Success, and working closely with Product and Engineering, you'll resolve complex issues while strengthening the processes and tooling that the wider support team relies on. Location: Banbury - hybrid with flexibility to work remotely. 2-3 days per week in the office. Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 basic plus benefits package + weekend support rota contribution pay. Good commutes from Rugby, Coventry, Oxford, Milton Keynes, Northampton, etc. What you'll be doing Own significant incidents end-to-end, from triage and coordination through to customer communication and post-incident review ( NOT fix; we have 1st through 3rd line support functions) Build a lightweight problem management practice that drives recurring issues to a permanent fix with Engineering & Product. Act as the bridge between Customer Success, Product and Engineering, defining clear escalation pathways and handover standards Evolve the service management tooling - workflows, automations, reporting and engineering integrations Build a knowledge base that reduces repeat contacts and produce service reporting that turns trends into action Coach first and second line agents on investigation, troubleshooting and customer communication What you need to bring 3+ years in a senior support, service desk or ITSM role. Working knowledge of ITIL Incident and Problem Management, applied pragmatically Hands-on administration of an enterprise ITSM platform (Zendesk, Jira Service Management, Freshservice, ServiceNow or similar) - workflows and reporting, not just ticketing A track record of improving a support function, such as escalation frameworks, SLA design or knowledge management resources Confident, clear communicator who's comfortable in difficult conversations with customers and senior stakeholders Available for occasional weekend support rota Why you'll love this job Genuine autonomy to shape how service management works, with real influence and no line management responsibilities for the moment. Join a business backed by fresh growth investment (Multiple millions ), with the scope to build something rather than maintain it Work alongside a team who've lived the industry they serve, in a genuinely collaborative culture If you're ready to bring structure and pace to a growing support function in the software technology sector, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more about this exciting opportunity.
Aug 06, 2026
Full time
Kick your ITSM career up a notch by joining a fast-growing software technology company looking for a hands-on Service Management Analyst to help shape how they deliver customer support. Reporting and partnering directly with the Head of Customer Success, and working closely with Product and Engineering, you'll resolve complex issues while strengthening the processes and tooling that the wider support team relies on. Location: Banbury - hybrid with flexibility to work remotely. 2-3 days per week in the office. Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 basic plus benefits package + weekend support rota contribution pay. Good commutes from Rugby, Coventry, Oxford, Milton Keynes, Northampton, etc. What you'll be doing Own significant incidents end-to-end, from triage and coordination through to customer communication and post-incident review ( NOT fix; we have 1st through 3rd line support functions) Build a lightweight problem management practice that drives recurring issues to a permanent fix with Engineering & Product. Act as the bridge between Customer Success, Product and Engineering, defining clear escalation pathways and handover standards Evolve the service management tooling - workflows, automations, reporting and engineering integrations Build a knowledge base that reduces repeat contacts and produce service reporting that turns trends into action Coach first and second line agents on investigation, troubleshooting and customer communication What you need to bring 3+ years in a senior support, service desk or ITSM role. Working knowledge of ITIL Incident and Problem Management, applied pragmatically Hands-on administration of an enterprise ITSM platform (Zendesk, Jira Service Management, Freshservice, ServiceNow or similar) - workflows and reporting, not just ticketing A track record of improving a support function, such as escalation frameworks, SLA design or knowledge management resources Confident, clear communicator who's comfortable in difficult conversations with customers and senior stakeholders Available for occasional weekend support rota Why you'll love this job Genuine autonomy to shape how service management works, with real influence and no line management responsibilities for the moment. Join a business backed by fresh growth investment (Multiple millions ), with the scope to build something rather than maintain it Work alongside a team who've lived the industry they serve, in a genuinely collaborative culture If you're ready to bring structure and pace to a growing support function in the software technology sector, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more about this exciting opportunity.
Kick your ITSM career up a notch by joining a fast-growing software technology company looking for a hands-on Service Management Analyst to help shape how they deliver customer support. Reporting and partnering directly with the Head of Customer Success, and working closely with Product and Engineering, you'll resolve complex issues while strengthening the processes and tooling that the wider support team relies on. Location: Banbury (many staff comutte from Milton Keynes / Northampton area) - hybrid with flexibility to work remotely. 2-3 days per week in the office. Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 basic plus benefits package + weekend support rota contribution pay. Good commutes from Rugby, Coventry, Oxford, Milton Keynes, Northampton, etc. What you'll be doing Own significant incidents end-to-end, from triage and coordination through to customer communication and post-incident review ( NOT fix; we have 1st through 3rd line support functions) Build a lightweight problem management practice that drives recurring issues to a permanent fix with Engineering & Product. Act as the bridge between Customer Success, Product and Engineering, defining clear escalation pathways and handover standards Evolve the service management tooling - workflows, automations, reporting and engineering integrations Build a knowledge base that reduces repeat contacts and produce service reporting that turns trends into action Coach first and second line agents on investigation, troubleshooting and customer communication What you need to bring 3+ years in a senior support, service desk or ITSM role. Working knowledge of ITIL Incident and Problem Management, applied pragmatically Hands-on administration of an enterprise ITSM platform (Zendesk, Jira Service Management, Freshservice, ServiceNow or similar) - workflows and reporting, not just ticketing A track record of improving a support function, such as escalation frameworks, SLA design or knowledge management resources Confident, clear communicator who's comfortable in difficult conversations with customers and senior stakeholders Available for occasional weekend support rota Why you'll love this job Genuine autonomy to shape how service management works, with real influence and no line management responsibilities for the moment. Join a business backed by fresh growth investment (Multiple millions ), with the scope to build something rather than maintain it Work alongside a team who've lived the industry they serve, in a genuinely collaborative culture If you're ready to bring structure and pace to a growing support function in the software technology sector, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more about this exciting opportunity.
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Kick your ITSM career up a notch by joining a fast-growing software technology company looking for a hands-on Service Management Analyst to help shape how they deliver customer support. Reporting and partnering directly with the Head of Customer Success, and working closely with Product and Engineering, you'll resolve complex issues while strengthening the processes and tooling that the wider support team relies on. Location: Banbury (many staff comutte from Milton Keynes / Northampton area) - hybrid with flexibility to work remotely. 2-3 days per week in the office. Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 basic plus benefits package + weekend support rota contribution pay. Good commutes from Rugby, Coventry, Oxford, Milton Keynes, Northampton, etc. What you'll be doing Own significant incidents end-to-end, from triage and coordination through to customer communication and post-incident review ( NOT fix; we have 1st through 3rd line support functions) Build a lightweight problem management practice that drives recurring issues to a permanent fix with Engineering & Product. Act as the bridge between Customer Success, Product and Engineering, defining clear escalation pathways and handover standards Evolve the service management tooling - workflows, automations, reporting and engineering integrations Build a knowledge base that reduces repeat contacts and produce service reporting that turns trends into action Coach first and second line agents on investigation, troubleshooting and customer communication What you need to bring 3+ years in a senior support, service desk or ITSM role. Working knowledge of ITIL Incident and Problem Management, applied pragmatically Hands-on administration of an enterprise ITSM platform (Zendesk, Jira Service Management, Freshservice, ServiceNow or similar) - workflows and reporting, not just ticketing A track record of improving a support function, such as escalation frameworks, SLA design or knowledge management resources Confident, clear communicator who's comfortable in difficult conversations with customers and senior stakeholders Available for occasional weekend support rota Why you'll love this job Genuine autonomy to shape how service management works, with real influence and no line management responsibilities for the moment. Join a business backed by fresh growth investment (Multiple millions ), with the scope to build something rather than maintain it Work alongside a team who've lived the industry they serve, in a genuinely collaborative culture If you're ready to bring structure and pace to a growing support function in the software technology sector, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more about this exciting opportunity.
hackajob is collaborating with Leonardo to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Job Description: Salary Range: £44,171 - £61,950 Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity. Your Impact Are you ready to support and enhance enterprise applications that underpin national security and critical services? At Leonardo UK, our Senior Application Engineers play a key role in maintaining and improving business-critical platforms - ensuring they are secure, scalable, and aligned with operational needs. You'll work collaboratively across engineering and service teams, contributing to technical delivery and continuous improvement. Your work at Leonardo UK will see you take the lead in solving customer problems in an agile, innovative and team-centric manner. The role may involve a blended hybrid working model, with a mixture of working from home and working on site at one of our Leonardo offices to ensure close collaboration with the wider team and with our customers. Leonardo UK is seeking a Senior Application Engineer to join the Cyber & Security Solutions Division team. This role is focused on delivering, maintaining, and improving platform and systems engineering solutions that underpin critical defence, government and public sector services. What you will do as a Senior Application Engineer Support, configure, and enhance security tooling platforms (e.g. SIEM, EDR) that underpin threat detection and response Deliver engineering tasks within defined work packages, ensuring alignment with user needs, security requirements, and service-level objectives. Contribute to application architecture, integration, and lifecycle activities under the guidance of senior engineers. Collaborate with stakeholders across engineering, service management, and business teams to resolve technical issues. Mentor junior engineers and specialists, supporting their development and promoting best practices. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including automation, documentation, and knowledge sharing. Ensure compliance with engineering governance, ITSM processes, and cyber security policies. What you'll bring Solid experience in supporting, configuring, and enhancing security tooling platforms (e.g. SIEM, EDR, or similar) Ability to solve moderately complex application-related issues and contribute to secure, scalable solutions. Understanding of application lifecycle management, integration patterns, and secure-by-design principles. Strong communication and collaboration skills across engineering and business teams. A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and knowledge sharing. Core areas (must have): Support, configuration, and enhancement of security tooling platforms (SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management) Log and event management including ingestion, parsing, and correlation of system and security logs Integration of security tooling with platform, network, and identity services Operational support and tuning of security tooling in live environments Application lifecycle management (deployment, maintenance, upgrades, decommissioning) Integration patterns and identity management (e.g. SSO, RBAC, API integration) Secure-by-design principles and application security practices Technical problem solving and resolution of application-related issues Collaboration with engineering, SOC, and service management teams Experience working within security and ITIL-aligned environments Delivery within secure / enterprise / defence environments Desirable: Experience with SIEM / EDR / vulnerability management tools (e.g. Splunk, Trellix, Tenable, or similar) SOAR platforms and automation of security response workflows Integration with monitoring, alerting, and incident response systems Threat detection, analytics, and use case development Experience integrating with enterprise services (Active Directory, identity platforms) Exposure to DevOps / CI-CD practices Experience working in secure or regulated environments Security Clearance This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) will apply. This role requires Developed Vetting (DV) clearance prior to starting. For more information and guidance please visit: Location This role will be based at one of our UK sites - Yeovil. Why join us At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance. Time to Recharge: Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year. Secure your Future: Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution. Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks. Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning. Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits such as private healthcare, lifestyle discounts, and gym memberships. Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website. Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team-they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger - apply now! Primary Location: GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Onsite
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
hackajob is collaborating with Leonardo to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Job Description: Salary Range: £44,171 - £61,950 Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity. Your Impact Are you ready to support and enhance enterprise applications that underpin national security and critical services? At Leonardo UK, our Senior Application Engineers play a key role in maintaining and improving business-critical platforms - ensuring they are secure, scalable, and aligned with operational needs. You'll work collaboratively across engineering and service teams, contributing to technical delivery and continuous improvement. Your work at Leonardo UK will see you take the lead in solving customer problems in an agile, innovative and team-centric manner. The role may involve a blended hybrid working model, with a mixture of working from home and working on site at one of our Leonardo offices to ensure close collaboration with the wider team and with our customers. Leonardo UK is seeking a Senior Application Engineer to join the Cyber & Security Solutions Division team. This role is focused on delivering, maintaining, and improving platform and systems engineering solutions that underpin critical defence, government and public sector services. What you will do as a Senior Application Engineer Support, configure, and enhance security tooling platforms (e.g. SIEM, EDR) that underpin threat detection and response Deliver engineering tasks within defined work packages, ensuring alignment with user needs, security requirements, and service-level objectives. Contribute to application architecture, integration, and lifecycle activities under the guidance of senior engineers. Collaborate with stakeholders across engineering, service management, and business teams to resolve technical issues. Mentor junior engineers and specialists, supporting their development and promoting best practices. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including automation, documentation, and knowledge sharing. Ensure compliance with engineering governance, ITSM processes, and cyber security policies. What you'll bring Solid experience in supporting, configuring, and enhancing security tooling platforms (e.g. SIEM, EDR, or similar) Ability to solve moderately complex application-related issues and contribute to secure, scalable solutions. Understanding of application lifecycle management, integration patterns, and secure-by-design principles. Strong communication and collaboration skills across engineering and business teams. A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and knowledge sharing. Core areas (must have): Support, configuration, and enhancement of security tooling platforms (SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management) Log and event management including ingestion, parsing, and correlation of system and security logs Integration of security tooling with platform, network, and identity services Operational support and tuning of security tooling in live environments Application lifecycle management (deployment, maintenance, upgrades, decommissioning) Integration patterns and identity management (e.g. SSO, RBAC, API integration) Secure-by-design principles and application security practices Technical problem solving and resolution of application-related issues Collaboration with engineering, SOC, and service management teams Experience working within security and ITIL-aligned environments Delivery within secure / enterprise / defence environments Desirable: Experience with SIEM / EDR / vulnerability management tools (e.g. Splunk, Trellix, Tenable, or similar) SOAR platforms and automation of security response workflows Integration with monitoring, alerting, and incident response systems Threat detection, analytics, and use case development Experience integrating with enterprise services (Active Directory, identity platforms) Exposure to DevOps / CI-CD practices Experience working in secure or regulated environments Security Clearance This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) will apply. This role requires Developed Vetting (DV) clearance prior to starting. For more information and guidance please visit: Location This role will be based at one of our UK sites - Yeovil. Why join us At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance. Time to Recharge: Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year. Secure your Future: Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution. Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks. Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning. Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits such as private healthcare, lifestyle discounts, and gym memberships. Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website. Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team-they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger - apply now! Primary Location: GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Onsite
Are you a qualified Chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? Working as a Second Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. Here at Barchester, we work with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do. As sector leading healthcare experts, we are proud to have the highest quality ratings across our 224 homes and hospitals across the UK. Barchester have proudly been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. NEED TO HAVEA personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalentA good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal foodThe ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homeConfidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus Good understanding of HACCPNEED TO DOManage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Assist Head Chef in menu developmentWork with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standardsCreate a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budgetComplete regular auditsManage stock control REWARDS PACKAGERewarding Excellence bonus, meaning you will be financially rewarded by up to £500 for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspectionUnlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500 per referralAccess to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarketsFree access to medical specialists, who are available for a second opinion if you need it to make a decision with confidenceConfidential and free access to counselling and legal servicesTax code review service, where we will check that you are on the right code and paying the right level of taxOption to join our monthly staff lottery alongside thousands of colleagues across the UK Terms & conditions apply If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be.
Aug 04, 2026
Full time
Are you a qualified Chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? Working as a Second Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. Here at Barchester, we work with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do. As sector leading healthcare experts, we are proud to have the highest quality ratings across our 224 homes and hospitals across the UK. Barchester have proudly been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. NEED TO HAVEA personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalentA good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal foodThe ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homeConfidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus Good understanding of HACCPNEED TO DOManage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Assist Head Chef in menu developmentWork with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standardsCreate a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budgetComplete regular auditsManage stock control REWARDS PACKAGERewarding Excellence bonus, meaning you will be financially rewarded by up to £500 for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspectionUnlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500 per referralAccess to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarketsFree access to medical specialists, who are available for a second opinion if you need it to make a decision with confidenceConfidential and free access to counselling and legal servicesTax code review service, where we will check that you are on the right code and paying the right level of taxOption to join our monthly staff lottery alongside thousands of colleagues across the UK Terms & conditions apply If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be.
Porsche Centre Mayfair are seeking a customer focused Sales Executive to join their exclusive team. To apply for this role, you must have recent experience as a Car Sales Executive from within an automotive dealership. Role: As a Sales Executive, you ll be responsible for understanding our customer s individual needs, providing tailored solutions, to ensure they choose the correct new or pre-owned Porsche vehicle for their lifestyle. You ll provide our customers with professional advice and high-quality customer service to support them with their enquiries and ordering processes and build long-lasting relationships. From financing to contracts, you ll aim for total customer satisfaction throughout the process, achieving sales targets and contributing to the overall success of the Centre. Responsibilities: Provide information to customers and potential customers about our vehicles, features, and financing options Conduct product demonstrations and test drives Guide customers through the sales process from initial contact to handover Negotiate prices and terms of sale to ensure Centre targets are met Identify and pursue new sales leads through networking, referrals, and database mining Ensure the Centre database is kept up to date and accurate for existing and potential customers Maintain contact with customers post-sale to ensure satisfaction and encourage life long ownership Stay updated on the latest automotive trends, models, and technologies Participate in training sessions to improve sales techniques and product knowledge Minimum Qualifications and Skills: Be over 21 and held a full Drivers Licence for a minimum of two years (for insurance purposes) Proven automative sales experience Excellent communication, negotiation and customer service skills Ability to understand customers needs and match them with suitable solutions Goal orientated, self-motivated and driven to achieve targets Strong organisational, diary and time management skills Knowledge of vehicles, financing options and sales processes Proficiency in CRM Software and MS Office suite Desirable Qualifications: Sales experience within a luxury retailer brand Automotive manufacture certification Understanding of FCA conduct rules Porsche Retail Group are committed to promoting a culture that champions diversity and equal opportunities. PRG believe diverse teams are catalysts of innovation and create multiple new ideas. One of our priorities is to celebrate diversity in all its dimensions while shaping an aspirational and inclusive company culture. In return, we offer: OTE of £70,000 in the first year, with a basic salary of £29,400. Guaranteed Bonus payments for the first 6 months of your employment Fixed hours each week - no Sunday working. Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm with a designated day off in the week and every Saturday 9am to 5pm . VW Group tax efficient company vehicle Option of a second VW Group Vehicle at a preferential leasing rate 33 days holiday per year, with extra for long service Preferential rates on several products and services, including high street brands, restaurants, gyms and Porsche products Life Assurance DC Pension Scheme Employee Assistance Program - support and advice on issues impacting your wellbeing Dedicated mental health champions Centre: Porsche Mayfair is the only Porsche Studio Concept Centre in the UK. Nestled in a prime location right across from the stunning Green Park and surrounded by a variety of luxury retail brands and restaurants. We offer our amazing staff subsidised parking just a short walk away or Green Park tube is within a 2-minute walk. Company: Headquartered in Reading alongside Porsche Cars GB Ltd, Porsche Retail Group (PRG) are owned wholly by Porsche Germany. We operate several Porsche Centres, Service Centres and a Trade Parts Distribution Centre in and around London and the South-East. Our journey embodies the Porsche DNA, a love of sports cars and a passion for excellence and challenging the status quo. Our culture of trust, integrity, and empowerment filters through every channel of our business. Our people have passion, thriving on a friendly rivalry that inspires all of us to be better and a genuine desire to go further for our customers and each other. Applying: Please note that eRecruitSmart is advertising the role of Sales Executive on behalf of Porsche Retail Group. Your CV will be sent to the Hiring Manager who is responsible for the vacancy that you have applied to. Please only apply if you consent to these terms. You must reside in and have eligibility to work in the UK. Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted. If your address and contact details are not on your CV, you will not be considered. We look forward to hearing from you!
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
Porsche Centre Mayfair are seeking a customer focused Sales Executive to join their exclusive team. To apply for this role, you must have recent experience as a Car Sales Executive from within an automotive dealership. Role: As a Sales Executive, you ll be responsible for understanding our customer s individual needs, providing tailored solutions, to ensure they choose the correct new or pre-owned Porsche vehicle for their lifestyle. You ll provide our customers with professional advice and high-quality customer service to support them with their enquiries and ordering processes and build long-lasting relationships. From financing to contracts, you ll aim for total customer satisfaction throughout the process, achieving sales targets and contributing to the overall success of the Centre. Responsibilities: Provide information to customers and potential customers about our vehicles, features, and financing options Conduct product demonstrations and test drives Guide customers through the sales process from initial contact to handover Negotiate prices and terms of sale to ensure Centre targets are met Identify and pursue new sales leads through networking, referrals, and database mining Ensure the Centre database is kept up to date and accurate for existing and potential customers Maintain contact with customers post-sale to ensure satisfaction and encourage life long ownership Stay updated on the latest automotive trends, models, and technologies Participate in training sessions to improve sales techniques and product knowledge Minimum Qualifications and Skills: Be over 21 and held a full Drivers Licence for a minimum of two years (for insurance purposes) Proven automative sales experience Excellent communication, negotiation and customer service skills Ability to understand customers needs and match them with suitable solutions Goal orientated, self-motivated and driven to achieve targets Strong organisational, diary and time management skills Knowledge of vehicles, financing options and sales processes Proficiency in CRM Software and MS Office suite Desirable Qualifications: Sales experience within a luxury retailer brand Automotive manufacture certification Understanding of FCA conduct rules Porsche Retail Group are committed to promoting a culture that champions diversity and equal opportunities. PRG believe diverse teams are catalysts of innovation and create multiple new ideas. One of our priorities is to celebrate diversity in all its dimensions while shaping an aspirational and inclusive company culture. In return, we offer: OTE of £70,000 in the first year, with a basic salary of £29,400. Guaranteed Bonus payments for the first 6 months of your employment Fixed hours each week - no Sunday working. Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm with a designated day off in the week and every Saturday 9am to 5pm . VW Group tax efficient company vehicle Option of a second VW Group Vehicle at a preferential leasing rate 33 days holiday per year, with extra for long service Preferential rates on several products and services, including high street brands, restaurants, gyms and Porsche products Life Assurance DC Pension Scheme Employee Assistance Program - support and advice on issues impacting your wellbeing Dedicated mental health champions Centre: Porsche Mayfair is the only Porsche Studio Concept Centre in the UK. Nestled in a prime location right across from the stunning Green Park and surrounded by a variety of luxury retail brands and restaurants. We offer our amazing staff subsidised parking just a short walk away or Green Park tube is within a 2-minute walk. Company: Headquartered in Reading alongside Porsche Cars GB Ltd, Porsche Retail Group (PRG) are owned wholly by Porsche Germany. We operate several Porsche Centres, Service Centres and a Trade Parts Distribution Centre in and around London and the South-East. Our journey embodies the Porsche DNA, a love of sports cars and a passion for excellence and challenging the status quo. Our culture of trust, integrity, and empowerment filters through every channel of our business. Our people have passion, thriving on a friendly rivalry that inspires all of us to be better and a genuine desire to go further for our customers and each other. Applying: Please note that eRecruitSmart is advertising the role of Sales Executive on behalf of Porsche Retail Group. Your CV will be sent to the Hiring Manager who is responsible for the vacancy that you have applied to. Please only apply if you consent to these terms. You must reside in and have eligibility to work in the UK. Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted. If your address and contact details are not on your CV, you will not be considered. We look forward to hearing from you!
Role: Junior Major Incident & Problem Analyst Location: London - (Hybrid) Duration : Permanent Key Essential Skills: 2+ years experience in a customer-focused, fast-moving IT support or service management environment Solid foundation in IT service delivery and understanding of Major Incident and Problem Management processes Working knowledge of ITIL practices and terminology Strong communication skills, able to explain technical issues to both IT and business stakeholders Methodical approach to managing tasks and following up on delivery Ability to collaborate well with cross-functional teams Confident in managing and participating in major incidents and problem investigations with support from senior staff Basic understanding of IT infrastructure and relevant systems Comfortable producing reports and handling incident/problem tracking (Excel basics and ITSM tool navigation) Strong analytical and organizational skills Desirable Skills: Experience supporting or working with senior stakeholders and learning how to drive process adherence Exposure to financial services or regulated sectors ITIL or other ITSM certifications in progress or completed Experience using ITSM platforms (eg, ServiceNow, Remedy, BMC, Cherwell) Interest in professional development and growing knowledge of ITIL/incident management best practices Overview We are seeking for Junior Major Incident & Problem Analyst to join our team based in central London. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented, and communicative professional who can manage and drive Major Incidents and Problem Management across their full life cycle in a fast-paced, high-demand environment As part of a three-person Incident, Problem, (IPC) team, you will work closely with Run the Bank IT teams, ensuring adherence to ITIL-aligned Incident and Problem Management processes. The role includes on-site support during business hours (07:00 - 18:00, Monday to Friday) and participation in an on-call rota for out-of-hours incident management. Role & Responsibilities: Incident Management: Responsible for the end to end management of major and high impacting issues, ensuring issues are resolved as quickly as possible. Manage incidents via conference calls, liaising and coordinating activities with IT support teams until issues is resolved. Send regular communications regarding the incident to relevant stakeholders. Update incident tickets within the ITSM tool with incident details including; the actual issues, business impact, where known the cause and timeline of events through the incident. Escalate incidents to management, being able to articulate details of the incident at all levels. Problem Management: Facilitate Post Incident Review meetings where required, working with the Service Delivery Manager and Run the Bank teams to identify root cause and remedial actions. Create problem management tickets within the ITSM tool following an incident or for proactive management of a problem, ensuring the ticket contains all relevant details, remediation activities with due dates for completion. Manage the life cycle of Problem tickets and flag any potential issues or due dates being missed. With the Service Delivery Manager hold meetings with Run the Bank teams to receive progress updates on remediation actions and update Problem Management ticket. Update ITSM tool for known errors. Professionalism: To be an advocate for Thebes Group and to act in accordance with the company's Code of Conduct at all times; Participate and undertake applicable professional, technical and career development training to include attainment of associated qualifications where required. Comply with external and internal regulatory and statutory policies, procedures and regulations Liaise with relevant and associated areas across the Thebes Group and client sites to ensure our policies are known, understood and drive the appropriate outcomes. To undertake any other duties of a similar nature that the company reasonably requests to be performed that are within the expertise and skills of the jobholder. Outline Thebes Group: Thebes, a seasoned IT Managed Service provider with a 19-year track record, offers fast, flexible, and value-driven solutions, tailored to propel your organization into the next phase of its IT journey. Our unique Assured Outcome Provider (AOP) methodology prioritizes quality service, industry-leading solutions, and tangible ROI over conventional metrics like headcount and price lists. In our commitment to putting your needs first, we specialize in strategic IT consultancy, efficient project execution, ITaaS management, and staffing augmentation with our network of skilled professionals. What sets us apart is our proficiency in harnessing cutting-edge AI and Cloud technologies for cost optimization, ensuring that your IT infrastructure not only meets but exceeds expectations. We don't just deliver services; we curate digital solutions that align seamlessly with your business objectives. With a relentless focus on delivering outcomes, we do things for you, not to you, constantly adding value to your operations. Trust Thebes to be your partner in achieving IT excellence, where innovation and efficiency converge for unparalleled success.
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
Role: Junior Major Incident & Problem Analyst Location: London - (Hybrid) Duration : Permanent Key Essential Skills: 2+ years experience in a customer-focused, fast-moving IT support or service management environment Solid foundation in IT service delivery and understanding of Major Incident and Problem Management processes Working knowledge of ITIL practices and terminology Strong communication skills, able to explain technical issues to both IT and business stakeholders Methodical approach to managing tasks and following up on delivery Ability to collaborate well with cross-functional teams Confident in managing and participating in major incidents and problem investigations with support from senior staff Basic understanding of IT infrastructure and relevant systems Comfortable producing reports and handling incident/problem tracking (Excel basics and ITSM tool navigation) Strong analytical and organizational skills Desirable Skills: Experience supporting or working with senior stakeholders and learning how to drive process adherence Exposure to financial services or regulated sectors ITIL or other ITSM certifications in progress or completed Experience using ITSM platforms (eg, ServiceNow, Remedy, BMC, Cherwell) Interest in professional development and growing knowledge of ITIL/incident management best practices Overview We are seeking for Junior Major Incident & Problem Analyst to join our team based in central London. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented, and communicative professional who can manage and drive Major Incidents and Problem Management across their full life cycle in a fast-paced, high-demand environment As part of a three-person Incident, Problem, (IPC) team, you will work closely with Run the Bank IT teams, ensuring adherence to ITIL-aligned Incident and Problem Management processes. The role includes on-site support during business hours (07:00 - 18:00, Monday to Friday) and participation in an on-call rota for out-of-hours incident management. Role & Responsibilities: Incident Management: Responsible for the end to end management of major and high impacting issues, ensuring issues are resolved as quickly as possible. Manage incidents via conference calls, liaising and coordinating activities with IT support teams until issues is resolved. Send regular communications regarding the incident to relevant stakeholders. Update incident tickets within the ITSM tool with incident details including; the actual issues, business impact, where known the cause and timeline of events through the incident. Escalate incidents to management, being able to articulate details of the incident at all levels. Problem Management: Facilitate Post Incident Review meetings where required, working with the Service Delivery Manager and Run the Bank teams to identify root cause and remedial actions. Create problem management tickets within the ITSM tool following an incident or for proactive management of a problem, ensuring the ticket contains all relevant details, remediation activities with due dates for completion. Manage the life cycle of Problem tickets and flag any potential issues or due dates being missed. With the Service Delivery Manager hold meetings with Run the Bank teams to receive progress updates on remediation actions and update Problem Management ticket. Update ITSM tool for known errors. Professionalism: To be an advocate for Thebes Group and to act in accordance with the company's Code of Conduct at all times; Participate and undertake applicable professional, technical and career development training to include attainment of associated qualifications where required. Comply with external and internal regulatory and statutory policies, procedures and regulations Liaise with relevant and associated areas across the Thebes Group and client sites to ensure our policies are known, understood and drive the appropriate outcomes. To undertake any other duties of a similar nature that the company reasonably requests to be performed that are within the expertise and skills of the jobholder. Outline Thebes Group: Thebes, a seasoned IT Managed Service provider with a 19-year track record, offers fast, flexible, and value-driven solutions, tailored to propel your organization into the next phase of its IT journey. Our unique Assured Outcome Provider (AOP) methodology prioritizes quality service, industry-leading solutions, and tangible ROI over conventional metrics like headcount and price lists. In our commitment to putting your needs first, we specialize in strategic IT consultancy, efficient project execution, ITaaS management, and staffing augmentation with our network of skilled professionals. What sets us apart is our proficiency in harnessing cutting-edge AI and Cloud technologies for cost optimization, ensuring that your IT infrastructure not only meets but exceeds expectations. We don't just deliver services; we curate digital solutions that align seamlessly with your business objectives. With a relentless focus on delivering outcomes, we do things for you, not to you, constantly adding value to your operations. Trust Thebes to be your partner in achieving IT excellence, where innovation and efficiency converge for unparalleled success.
IT Service Delivery Manager - Lewes, East Sussex / HYBRID working Telent are now looking for an IT Service Delivery Manager to join the team due to an influx of work within the Network Services division. This is a fantastic opportunity to further your career within a Service Delivery led environment, working with a prestigious Emergency Services organisation. Hybrid / Agile Approach - The successful IT Service Delivery Manager will operate in a hybrid fashion. You will be required to travel to various ADHOC site meetings across the Lewes / East Sussex region, travel to the Lewes office at least 1-2 days per month for workshops, and work from home - a full UK driving license and flexibility to travel is required. At Telent, you will have the opportunity to be a part of something bigger. To keep things moving, to connect people. It's important work that we are passionate about. Learning fast, inspiring colleagues, and making the entire organisation run smoother and better. Join us and help keep the nations critical networks connected and protected 24/7. The IT Service Deliver Manager (IT SDM) will support the Head of Client Delivery to manage the day-to-day delivery of our ITIL based IT Managed Service offerings to our customers in the Emergency Services industry. The IT SDM will act as the bridge between operational IT teams including 3rd party resource / suppliers and the customers' service delivery organisation. The IT SDM will support our technical and service management delivery as well as acting as a point of contact for the customer supporting the Head of Client Delivery. They will be part of identifying service improvement initiatives and working with internal and external stakeholders to implement in the most cost-effective way sharing improvements with internal departments to promote good working practices and a consistent approach across the business. IT Service Delivery Manager - What you'll do: Responsible for ITIL Service Management delivery and escalations Responsible for Service Level Management, ensuring that agreed SLA's and KPI's are adhered to and any failures appropriately investigated in real time Define, implement and maintain Service Delivery processes, procedures and documentation including Service Management Plans, SLAs and OLAs Responsible for Service Quality and conduct regular incident reviews for all incidents closed ensuring accurate data and any provide root cause of failure\mitigation reasons for any SLA's failures Managing customer SLA/KPI performance through MI reports where contractually appropriate Ensure service-related documentation is accurate, kept up-to-date at all times and follows the company's document control procedures Manage and maintain bespoke Customer Processes unique to their contracts Customer Satisfaction Management - maintain and improve Work with internal teams and customer to Identify and implement service improvement initiatives Work with IT Operations to support planned maintenance schedules and ensure they run on time, Manage and support the delivery of monthly performance reporting for customer review meetings. Management of a small IT engineering team Manage Problem Management process including customer reporting Liaison with IT Service Desk and Engineering teams to support the management of Incidents Support the management of Major Incidents process Maintain the Change Management process, manage the process for delivery of Requests for change ensuring they are correctly addressed, scheduled, authorised and implemented Manage the CMDB process to ensure customer assets are accurately captured and audited Supplier and vendor performance management Attend customer performance meetings where appropriate Ensure all QEHS risks are managed, and appropriate measures are in place to enable safe working practices. IT Service Delivery Manager - Key requirements: Excellent verbal and written communications skills ITIL Foundation (desirable) Experience of working within a Managed Service IT service environment Ability to obtain SC Security Clearance (a minimum of 5 years of UK residency required) Understanding of IT systems e.g. Microsoft servers and client environments Working knowledge of IT infrastrcture and applications Managing and developing customer relationships Customer facing skills and ability to present to customers when required Coordinate small teams Proficient in Microsoft Office applications with a particular focus on MS Excel and MS Word ITIL Managing Professional / Practitioner QEHS / Contract Document writing skills (desirable) Experience using Remedy ITSM (desirable) Experience using a document management system (desirable) Telent - What we offer: A career at Telent can span sectors, roles, technologies, and customers giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver. We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work. The additional benefits with this role: 26 days annual leave, plus public bank holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annually Company pension scheme Access to the Telent Flexible Benefits Portal A range of family friendly policies Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme Continuous development opportunities We're passionate about creating an environment that champions diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves and empowered to reach their full potential. People are at the heart of our business, and we believe that our teams should reflect the diverse experiences and backgrounds of the communities we support. Telent Core Values: Be Inclusive, Be Collaborative, Take Responsibility and Be Customer Focused.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
IT Service Delivery Manager - Lewes, East Sussex / HYBRID working Telent are now looking for an IT Service Delivery Manager to join the team due to an influx of work within the Network Services division. This is a fantastic opportunity to further your career within a Service Delivery led environment, working with a prestigious Emergency Services organisation. Hybrid / Agile Approach - The successful IT Service Delivery Manager will operate in a hybrid fashion. You will be required to travel to various ADHOC site meetings across the Lewes / East Sussex region, travel to the Lewes office at least 1-2 days per month for workshops, and work from home - a full UK driving license and flexibility to travel is required. At Telent, you will have the opportunity to be a part of something bigger. To keep things moving, to connect people. It's important work that we are passionate about. Learning fast, inspiring colleagues, and making the entire organisation run smoother and better. Join us and help keep the nations critical networks connected and protected 24/7. The IT Service Deliver Manager (IT SDM) will support the Head of Client Delivery to manage the day-to-day delivery of our ITIL based IT Managed Service offerings to our customers in the Emergency Services industry. The IT SDM will act as the bridge between operational IT teams including 3rd party resource / suppliers and the customers' service delivery organisation. The IT SDM will support our technical and service management delivery as well as acting as a point of contact for the customer supporting the Head of Client Delivery. They will be part of identifying service improvement initiatives and working with internal and external stakeholders to implement in the most cost-effective way sharing improvements with internal departments to promote good working practices and a consistent approach across the business. IT Service Delivery Manager - What you'll do: Responsible for ITIL Service Management delivery and escalations Responsible for Service Level Management, ensuring that agreed SLA's and KPI's are adhered to and any failures appropriately investigated in real time Define, implement and maintain Service Delivery processes, procedures and documentation including Service Management Plans, SLAs and OLAs Responsible for Service Quality and conduct regular incident reviews for all incidents closed ensuring accurate data and any provide root cause of failure\mitigation reasons for any SLA's failures Managing customer SLA/KPI performance through MI reports where contractually appropriate Ensure service-related documentation is accurate, kept up-to-date at all times and follows the company's document control procedures Manage and maintain bespoke Customer Processes unique to their contracts Customer Satisfaction Management - maintain and improve Work with internal teams and customer to Identify and implement service improvement initiatives Work with IT Operations to support planned maintenance schedules and ensure they run on time, Manage and support the delivery of monthly performance reporting for customer review meetings. Management of a small IT engineering team Manage Problem Management process including customer reporting Liaison with IT Service Desk and Engineering teams to support the management of Incidents Support the management of Major Incidents process Maintain the Change Management process, manage the process for delivery of Requests for change ensuring they are correctly addressed, scheduled, authorised and implemented Manage the CMDB process to ensure customer assets are accurately captured and audited Supplier and vendor performance management Attend customer performance meetings where appropriate Ensure all QEHS risks are managed, and appropriate measures are in place to enable safe working practices. IT Service Delivery Manager - Key requirements: Excellent verbal and written communications skills ITIL Foundation (desirable) Experience of working within a Managed Service IT service environment Ability to obtain SC Security Clearance (a minimum of 5 years of UK residency required) Understanding of IT systems e.g. Microsoft servers and client environments Working knowledge of IT infrastrcture and applications Managing and developing customer relationships Customer facing skills and ability to present to customers when required Coordinate small teams Proficient in Microsoft Office applications with a particular focus on MS Excel and MS Word ITIL Managing Professional / Practitioner QEHS / Contract Document writing skills (desirable) Experience using Remedy ITSM (desirable) Experience using a document management system (desirable) Telent - What we offer: A career at Telent can span sectors, roles, technologies, and customers giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver. We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work. The additional benefits with this role: 26 days annual leave, plus public bank holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annually Company pension scheme Access to the Telent Flexible Benefits Portal A range of family friendly policies Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme Continuous development opportunities We're passionate about creating an environment that champions diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves and empowered to reach their full potential. People are at the heart of our business, and we believe that our teams should reflect the diverse experiences and backgrounds of the communities we support. Telent Core Values: Be Inclusive, Be Collaborative, Take Responsibility and Be Customer Focused.
Porsche Retail Group (PRG) have an excellent opportunity for a Used Car Sales Manager to work for one of the world s most iconic brands and join Porsche Centre West London. To apply for this role, you must have senior car sales experience from within an automotive dealership, Role: In this newly created role, reporting to the General Sales Manager, the Used Car Sales Manager (UCM) will be responsible for maximising pre-owned vehicle sales and financial goals for Porsche Centre West London. You will Manage all daily operations associated with the Centre s pre-owned vehicle sales, including vehicle acquisition, inventory, pricing, reconditioning, and marketing Coach the Sales Team in all areas of pre-owned vehicles, and work closely with the Group Used Car Buying and Finance Teams to ensure the Centre meets its KPIs - volume, profit and most importantly, customer satisfaction Deputise in the absence of the General Sales Manager, leading the sales team as and when required. Responsibilities: Collaborate with the Group Used Car Buying Team to manage stock profile, pricing, and disposal of non-retail vehicles Oversee reconditioning processes to ensure budget compliance and timely market readiness Support the General Sales Manager in setting monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets for used car performance Motivate the Sales Team to meet or exceed used car sales targets and deliver excellent customer service Coach Sales Executives on sales processes, focusing on Trade Ins and Used Car procedures Own the Porsche Online Car Sales system and other advertising platforms, ensuring quality imagery and video Line management of the Digital Media Specialist to optimise digital advertising of used car stock Ensure all used vehicle transactions comply with company policies and legal requirements Maintain accurate records of sales, trades, reconditioning, and appraisals across databases Ensure high customer satisfaction by handling enquiries and escalated complaints professionally, following FCA standards Minimum Qualifications: Experience with online retailing platforms (Autotrader, etc.) Strong knowledge of vehicle valuation, inventory sourcing, and market trends Proven experience within the automotive industry in used car performance Proficiency in dealership management systems (DMS), CRM software, and online inventory tools Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills Knowledge/ understanding of the motor industry and applicable regulatory environment Valid driver's license Desirable Qualifications: Highly organised, able to identity gaps and opportunities in business performance Excellent communication skills and ability to influence a variety of internal and external stakeholders A track record of performing within a fast paced, customer facing, luxury automotive environment Porsche Retail Group are committed to promoting a culture that champions diversity and equal opportunities. PRG believe diverse teams are catalysts of innovation and create multiple new ideas. One of our priorities is to celebrate diversity in all its dimensions while shaping an aspirational and inclusive company culture. In return, we offer: Basic Salary of £50,000. OTE of £90,000 with ability to overachieve. 33 days holiday per year 8.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday (one designated day off in the week) and Saturdays 9am to 5pm A tax efficient VW Group Vehicle Personal Fuel Allowance Option of a second VW Group Vehicle at a preferential leasing rate Preferential rates on several products and services, including high street brands, restaurants, gyms and Porsche products Life Assurance DC Pension Scheme Employee Assistance Program - support and advice on issues impacting your wellbeing Dedicated mental health champions Centre: Porsche Centre West London is our largest Centre in the south of England. Our Centre is divided over 2 locations. Our main Centre conveniently located on the A4 and just a short walk from the vibrant Chiswick High Road, with free staff parking just a short walk away or Gunnersbury Tube or Chiswick Park Station are within a 15-minute walk. We have a dedicated satellite after-sales service near Kew, easily accessible from the A4 with onsite parking. Company: Headquartered in Reading alongside Porsche Cars GB Ltd, Porsche Retail Group (PRG) are owned wholly by Porsche Germany. We operate several Porsche Centres, Service Centres and a Trade Parts Distribution Centre in and around London and the South-East. Our journey embodies the Porsche DNA, a love of sports cars and a passion for excellence and challenging the status quo. Our centres feature state-of-the-art facilities and highly trained staff to ensure that the purchasing, servicing, and ownership experience of Porsche customers are of the highest quality. Applying Please note that eRecruitSmart is advertising the role of Used Car Sales Manager on behalf of Porsche Retail Group. Your CV will be sent to the Hiring Manager who is responsible for the vacancy that you have applied to. Please only apply if you consent to these terms. You must reside in and have eligibility to work in the UK. Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted. If your address and contact details are not on your CV, you will not be considered. We look forward to hearing from you!
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Porsche Retail Group (PRG) have an excellent opportunity for a Used Car Sales Manager to work for one of the world s most iconic brands and join Porsche Centre West London. To apply for this role, you must have senior car sales experience from within an automotive dealership, Role: In this newly created role, reporting to the General Sales Manager, the Used Car Sales Manager (UCM) will be responsible for maximising pre-owned vehicle sales and financial goals for Porsche Centre West London. You will Manage all daily operations associated with the Centre s pre-owned vehicle sales, including vehicle acquisition, inventory, pricing, reconditioning, and marketing Coach the Sales Team in all areas of pre-owned vehicles, and work closely with the Group Used Car Buying and Finance Teams to ensure the Centre meets its KPIs - volume, profit and most importantly, customer satisfaction Deputise in the absence of the General Sales Manager, leading the sales team as and when required. Responsibilities: Collaborate with the Group Used Car Buying Team to manage stock profile, pricing, and disposal of non-retail vehicles Oversee reconditioning processes to ensure budget compliance and timely market readiness Support the General Sales Manager in setting monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets for used car performance Motivate the Sales Team to meet or exceed used car sales targets and deliver excellent customer service Coach Sales Executives on sales processes, focusing on Trade Ins and Used Car procedures Own the Porsche Online Car Sales system and other advertising platforms, ensuring quality imagery and video Line management of the Digital Media Specialist to optimise digital advertising of used car stock Ensure all used vehicle transactions comply with company policies and legal requirements Maintain accurate records of sales, trades, reconditioning, and appraisals across databases Ensure high customer satisfaction by handling enquiries and escalated complaints professionally, following FCA standards Minimum Qualifications: Experience with online retailing platforms (Autotrader, etc.) Strong knowledge of vehicle valuation, inventory sourcing, and market trends Proven experience within the automotive industry in used car performance Proficiency in dealership management systems (DMS), CRM software, and online inventory tools Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills Knowledge/ understanding of the motor industry and applicable regulatory environment Valid driver's license Desirable Qualifications: Highly organised, able to identity gaps and opportunities in business performance Excellent communication skills and ability to influence a variety of internal and external stakeholders A track record of performing within a fast paced, customer facing, luxury automotive environment Porsche Retail Group are committed to promoting a culture that champions diversity and equal opportunities. PRG believe diverse teams are catalysts of innovation and create multiple new ideas. One of our priorities is to celebrate diversity in all its dimensions while shaping an aspirational and inclusive company culture. In return, we offer: Basic Salary of £50,000. OTE of £90,000 with ability to overachieve. 33 days holiday per year 8.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday (one designated day off in the week) and Saturdays 9am to 5pm A tax efficient VW Group Vehicle Personal Fuel Allowance Option of a second VW Group Vehicle at a preferential leasing rate Preferential rates on several products and services, including high street brands, restaurants, gyms and Porsche products Life Assurance DC Pension Scheme Employee Assistance Program - support and advice on issues impacting your wellbeing Dedicated mental health champions Centre: Porsche Centre West London is our largest Centre in the south of England. Our Centre is divided over 2 locations. Our main Centre conveniently located on the A4 and just a short walk from the vibrant Chiswick High Road, with free staff parking just a short walk away or Gunnersbury Tube or Chiswick Park Station are within a 15-minute walk. We have a dedicated satellite after-sales service near Kew, easily accessible from the A4 with onsite parking. Company: Headquartered in Reading alongside Porsche Cars GB Ltd, Porsche Retail Group (PRG) are owned wholly by Porsche Germany. We operate several Porsche Centres, Service Centres and a Trade Parts Distribution Centre in and around London and the South-East. Our journey embodies the Porsche DNA, a love of sports cars and a passion for excellence and challenging the status quo. Our centres feature state-of-the-art facilities and highly trained staff to ensure that the purchasing, servicing, and ownership experience of Porsche customers are of the highest quality. Applying Please note that eRecruitSmart is advertising the role of Used Car Sales Manager on behalf of Porsche Retail Group. Your CV will be sent to the Hiring Manager who is responsible for the vacancy that you have applied to. Please only apply if you consent to these terms. You must reside in and have eligibility to work in the UK. Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted. If your address and contact details are not on your CV, you will not be considered. We look forward to hearing from you!
We have an opportunity for an Accounts Payable Administrator to join our clients Finance Team at this leading custom technology Company based in Wokingham. Reporting into the AP Team Leader, the role is responsible for the management of the processing of stock, overhead and employee expenses and to drive forward process improvements to develop the team and ensure accuracy and efficiency. About the role As Accounts Payable Administrator you will be responsible for: Processing of invoices accurately and in a timely manner up to 2,000 invoices (across the team) per month in a range of currencies Taking ownership of creditors ledger and GRNI and returns ledger Ensuring supplier queries are resolved and work with the wider business to manage supplier relationships Reconciling the AP ledger to supplier statements Processing supplier payments including payments in a range of foreign currencies Managing payments to optimise cashflow particularly at key points in the year, working closely with the group treasury function Setting up new suppliers, manage the supplier master files and deal with proforma invoice payments Ensuring VAT on purchases invoices is correctly processed, including on employee expenses and international invoices About the rewards As an Accounts Payable Administrator, you will receive a salary of up to £24,000 to £26,000 per annum, depending on experience plus: Bonus Income Protection On-site parking Other attractive benefits The Company would consider an AAT study package following a successful completion of the probation period. About you To be successful for the role of Accounts Payable Administrator, you should have / be: Proven experience of Accounts Payable, including invoice processing, payment setup, AP close, new supplier setup, supplier master files, resolving supplier queries, controlling goods received not invoiced and material returns sub ledgers and reconciling to the general ledger Experience of dealing with multi-currency invoices Knowledge of VAT on UK and foreign stock purchases and around employee expenses Experience of working in a multi-site/plc environment Experienced user of JD Edwards or equivalent ERP system Confident user of MS Office with intermediate Excel skills Full training and support will be provided Proven experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided. The Company are willing to train and develop less experienced candidates that demonstrate a willingness to learn. Person specification Enthusiastic, proactive and can do attitude Team player Interested in finding out how things work and improving business processes Works with accuracy and attention to detail Able to communicate clearly and concisely to business partners About the company They re a leader in advanced solutions for tomorrow s technologies and strive to deliver their customer s specific requirements. Their diverse and professional team are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. As a member of their welcoming and collaborative team, you will be inspired by your leaders and peers, and your success will be measured on your accomplishments. Innovation, nurturing, and integrity are among their core values that guide everything they do as a Company. How to Apply Please note that eRecruitSmart is advertising the role of Accounts Payable Administrator on behalf of the Hiring Company and your CV will be sent to the Hiring Manager who is responsible for the vacancy that you have applied to. Please only apply if you consent to these terms. You must reside in and have eligibility to work in the UK. Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted. If your address and contact details are not on your CV, you will not be considered. We look forward to hearing from you!
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
We have an opportunity for an Accounts Payable Administrator to join our clients Finance Team at this leading custom technology Company based in Wokingham. Reporting into the AP Team Leader, the role is responsible for the management of the processing of stock, overhead and employee expenses and to drive forward process improvements to develop the team and ensure accuracy and efficiency. About the role As Accounts Payable Administrator you will be responsible for: Processing of invoices accurately and in a timely manner up to 2,000 invoices (across the team) per month in a range of currencies Taking ownership of creditors ledger and GRNI and returns ledger Ensuring supplier queries are resolved and work with the wider business to manage supplier relationships Reconciling the AP ledger to supplier statements Processing supplier payments including payments in a range of foreign currencies Managing payments to optimise cashflow particularly at key points in the year, working closely with the group treasury function Setting up new suppliers, manage the supplier master files and deal with proforma invoice payments Ensuring VAT on purchases invoices is correctly processed, including on employee expenses and international invoices About the rewards As an Accounts Payable Administrator, you will receive a salary of up to £24,000 to £26,000 per annum, depending on experience plus: Bonus Income Protection On-site parking Other attractive benefits The Company would consider an AAT study package following a successful completion of the probation period. About you To be successful for the role of Accounts Payable Administrator, you should have / be: Proven experience of Accounts Payable, including invoice processing, payment setup, AP close, new supplier setup, supplier master files, resolving supplier queries, controlling goods received not invoiced and material returns sub ledgers and reconciling to the general ledger Experience of dealing with multi-currency invoices Knowledge of VAT on UK and foreign stock purchases and around employee expenses Experience of working in a multi-site/plc environment Experienced user of JD Edwards or equivalent ERP system Confident user of MS Office with intermediate Excel skills Full training and support will be provided Proven experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided. The Company are willing to train and develop less experienced candidates that demonstrate a willingness to learn. Person specification Enthusiastic, proactive and can do attitude Team player Interested in finding out how things work and improving business processes Works with accuracy and attention to detail Able to communicate clearly and concisely to business partners About the company They re a leader in advanced solutions for tomorrow s technologies and strive to deliver their customer s specific requirements. Their diverse and professional team are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. As a member of their welcoming and collaborative team, you will be inspired by your leaders and peers, and your success will be measured on your accomplishments. Innovation, nurturing, and integrity are among their core values that guide everything they do as a Company. How to Apply Please note that eRecruitSmart is advertising the role of Accounts Payable Administrator on behalf of the Hiring Company and your CV will be sent to the Hiring Manager who is responsible for the vacancy that you have applied to. Please only apply if you consent to these terms. You must reside in and have eligibility to work in the UK. Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted. If your address and contact details are not on your CV, you will not be considered. We look forward to hearing from you!
Enterprise Application Architect Hybrid working. London 2 days a week, remainder remote. Are you ready to shape the future of digital transformation at a leading organisation? We are looking for an Enterprise Application Architect to play a pivotal role in defining, developing, and governing their application architectures. This is an opportunity to lead on embedding automation and AI, modernising systems, and ensuring alignment with the TOGAF Standard as they deliver an ambitious digital strategy. The role - As Enterprise Application Architect, you will: Lead the development of application architectures that are fully aligned with business, data, and technology domains. Drive application rationalisation and the retirement of Legacy systems. Integrate automated, AI, and cloud-smart approaches at the heart of their digital estate. Create TOGAF-aligned deliverables including architecture principles, roadmaps, and gap analyses. Partner with senior stakeholders to translate business needs into effective, future-proof technology solutions. Provide thought leadership, mentoring, and consultancy across the organisation. Deputise for the Head of Enterprise Architecture when required. This is a senior, strategic position where you'll combine leadership and technical expertise with the ability to influence and guide key decisions across the client. What's on Offer? This role comes with an attractive package, including: Salary c. £80,000 - £84,500 pa. Generous pension scheme. 30 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays). Flexible hybrid working arrangements. Comprehensive personal and professional development opportunities, including support for TOGAF v10 certification. Inclusive employment policies that support diversity and work-life balance. Duration/Type: Full-Time, Permanent. What we're looking for, You'll bring a blend of vision, experience, and influence. Essential skills and experience include: A degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience. Professional knowledge of TOGAF and related frameworks (eg ArchiMate). At least 5 years' experience in Enterprise Architecture within a complex environment. Strong knowledge of application rationalisation, automation, and AI integration. Expertise with Enterprise Application Architecture tooling (eg ArchiMate, Sparx, Ardoq, BizzDesign). Significant cloud experience - Azure is essential (AWS/GCP desirable). A solid understanding of SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, APIs, SOA, microservices, and event-driven services. Excellent analytical, planning, and communication skills, with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Leading small teams of architects. Desirable experience includes: Integration platform improvements. Cloud-smart strategies and automation platforms. Familiarity with ITSM/ITIL and system development life cycle methodologies. Why join ? This is more than a technical role - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. You'll be central to shaping the clients digital future, embedding innovative solutions that improve experiences for staff, students, and stakeholders alike. In return, we offer a collaborative, forward-thinking environment with excellent benefits and career development opportunities. Diversity The client values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and their aim is to become the most inclusive organisation of its kind, anywhere. In line with this mission, they have set up a Women in Technology network to encourage collaboration with cross-functional teams to support the professional development, mentorship, and leadership opportunities for women in IT Services. Recognising the underrepresentation of women in IT Services, the Network aims to promote the growth and advancement of women in their technology workforce. Note: Reasonable adjustments will be made throughout the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities. Applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements are welcome. How to Apply If you are an experienced Enterprise Architect with a passion for innovation and business impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now by sending your CV to Simon at (see below) Services advertised are those of an Employment Agency.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Enterprise Application Architect Hybrid working. London 2 days a week, remainder remote. Are you ready to shape the future of digital transformation at a leading organisation? We are looking for an Enterprise Application Architect to play a pivotal role in defining, developing, and governing their application architectures. This is an opportunity to lead on embedding automation and AI, modernising systems, and ensuring alignment with the TOGAF Standard as they deliver an ambitious digital strategy. The role - As Enterprise Application Architect, you will: Lead the development of application architectures that are fully aligned with business, data, and technology domains. Drive application rationalisation and the retirement of Legacy systems. Integrate automated, AI, and cloud-smart approaches at the heart of their digital estate. Create TOGAF-aligned deliverables including architecture principles, roadmaps, and gap analyses. Partner with senior stakeholders to translate business needs into effective, future-proof technology solutions. Provide thought leadership, mentoring, and consultancy across the organisation. Deputise for the Head of Enterprise Architecture when required. This is a senior, strategic position where you'll combine leadership and technical expertise with the ability to influence and guide key decisions across the client. What's on Offer? This role comes with an attractive package, including: Salary c. £80,000 - £84,500 pa. Generous pension scheme. 30 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays). Flexible hybrid working arrangements. Comprehensive personal and professional development opportunities, including support for TOGAF v10 certification. Inclusive employment policies that support diversity and work-life balance. Duration/Type: Full-Time, Permanent. What we're looking for, You'll bring a blend of vision, experience, and influence. Essential skills and experience include: A degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience. Professional knowledge of TOGAF and related frameworks (eg ArchiMate). At least 5 years' experience in Enterprise Architecture within a complex environment. Strong knowledge of application rationalisation, automation, and AI integration. Expertise with Enterprise Application Architecture tooling (eg ArchiMate, Sparx, Ardoq, BizzDesign). Significant cloud experience - Azure is essential (AWS/GCP desirable). A solid understanding of SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, APIs, SOA, microservices, and event-driven services. Excellent analytical, planning, and communication skills, with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Leading small teams of architects. Desirable experience includes: Integration platform improvements. Cloud-smart strategies and automation platforms. Familiarity with ITSM/ITIL and system development life cycle methodologies. Why join ? This is more than a technical role - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. You'll be central to shaping the clients digital future, embedding innovative solutions that improve experiences for staff, students, and stakeholders alike. In return, we offer a collaborative, forward-thinking environment with excellent benefits and career development opportunities. Diversity The client values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and their aim is to become the most inclusive organisation of its kind, anywhere. In line with this mission, they have set up a Women in Technology network to encourage collaboration with cross-functional teams to support the professional development, mentorship, and leadership opportunities for women in IT Services. Recognising the underrepresentation of women in IT Services, the Network aims to promote the growth and advancement of women in their technology workforce. Note: Reasonable adjustments will be made throughout the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities. Applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements are welcome. How to Apply If you are an experienced Enterprise Architect with a passion for innovation and business impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now by sending your CV to Simon at (see below) Services advertised are those of an Employment Agency.
Porsche Retail Group (PRG) have an excellent opportunity for a Parts Advisor to work for one of the world s most iconic brands and join Porsche Centre Reading. Role: As a Parts Advisor, you will assist technicians and retail customers with identifying, ordering, and sourcing the correct automotive parts. This role requires a balance of technical knowledge, customer service skills, and attention to detail. You will be responsible for managing the inventory, processing orders and handling returns efficiently. Responsibilities: Assist customers (retail and internal) in identifying the correct automotive parts and accessories Provide parts support to the service department and technicians in a timely manner Accurately process orders, returns, and exchanges using the dealership or parts inventory system Maintain up-to-date knowledge of parts catalogues, pricing, inventory levels, and promotions Proactively communicate with suppliers and customers about order status, delivery times, or delays Conduct regular inventory checks and support stocktaking processes Build strong relationships with customers by delivering excellent service and technical advice Receive, unpack, and store incoming parts, ensuring accurate stock control Keep the parts area organized, clean, and compliant with safety regulations Minimum Qualifications: Previous experience in a parts advisor, counter sales, or automotive retail role in a fast paced, workshop environment Strong knowledge of automotive parts, systems, and vehicle makes/models. Good computer skills (MS Office) and familiarity with inventory management or dealer systems Excellent communication and customer service skills Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Excellent knowledge and understanding of the motor industry Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with electronic parts catalogues and ordering systems Full Driving Licence PRG believe diverse teams are catalysts of innovation and create multiple new ideas. One of our priorities is to celebrate diversity in all its dimensions while shaping an aspirational and inclusive company culture. In return, we offer: This is a full-time role, Monday Friday: 7.30am - 5pm or 8am to 5.30pm or 8.30am to 6pm on a rota basis and Saturday 8am to 1 pm on a 1 in 4 rota basis Basic Salary of up to £32,465 per annum, depending on experience 15% bonus paid monthly 33 days holiday per year, with extra day for long service Option of a VW Group Vehicle at preferential leasing rates Life Assurance DC Pension Scheme Dedicated mental health champions Preferential rates on several products and services, including high street brands, restaurants, gyms and Porsche products Onsite heavily subsidised barista coffee bar and staff restaurant Free on-site parking Centre: Porsche Centre Reading, the very first Destination Porsche Centre in the UK, right next to the home of Porsche Cars GB. Located conveniently just off junction 12 of the M4, adjacent to a retail park, gym, petrol station and well-known furniture brands. Enjoy a heavily subsidised restaurant serving delicious breakfast and lunch options, along with a fantastic barista bar to fuel your day. Plus, we offer free on-site parking for all staff members. Company Headquartered in Reading alongside Porsche Cars GB Ltd, Porsche Retail Group (PRG) are owned wholly by Porsche Germany. We operate several Porsche Centres, Service Centres and a Trade Parts Distribution Centre in and around London and the South-East. Our journey embodies the Porsche DNA, a love of sports cars and a passion for excellence and challenging the status quo. Our centres feature state-of-the-art facilities and highly trained staff to ensure that the purchasing, servicing, and ownership experience of Porsche customers are of the highest quality. Applying: Please note that eRecruitSmart is advertising the role of Parts Advisor on behalf of Porsche Retail Group. Your CV will be sent to the Hiring Manager who is responsible for the vacancy that you have applied to. Please only apply if you consent to these terms. You must reside in and have eligibility to work in the UK. Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted. If your address and contact details are not on your CV, you will not be considered.
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Porsche Retail Group (PRG) have an excellent opportunity for a Parts Advisor to work for one of the world s most iconic brands and join Porsche Centre Reading. Role: As a Parts Advisor, you will assist technicians and retail customers with identifying, ordering, and sourcing the correct automotive parts. This role requires a balance of technical knowledge, customer service skills, and attention to detail. You will be responsible for managing the inventory, processing orders and handling returns efficiently. Responsibilities: Assist customers (retail and internal) in identifying the correct automotive parts and accessories Provide parts support to the service department and technicians in a timely manner Accurately process orders, returns, and exchanges using the dealership or parts inventory system Maintain up-to-date knowledge of parts catalogues, pricing, inventory levels, and promotions Proactively communicate with suppliers and customers about order status, delivery times, or delays Conduct regular inventory checks and support stocktaking processes Build strong relationships with customers by delivering excellent service and technical advice Receive, unpack, and store incoming parts, ensuring accurate stock control Keep the parts area organized, clean, and compliant with safety regulations Minimum Qualifications: Previous experience in a parts advisor, counter sales, or automotive retail role in a fast paced, workshop environment Strong knowledge of automotive parts, systems, and vehicle makes/models. Good computer skills (MS Office) and familiarity with inventory management or dealer systems Excellent communication and customer service skills Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Excellent knowledge and understanding of the motor industry Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with electronic parts catalogues and ordering systems Full Driving Licence PRG believe diverse teams are catalysts of innovation and create multiple new ideas. One of our priorities is to celebrate diversity in all its dimensions while shaping an aspirational and inclusive company culture. In return, we offer: This is a full-time role, Monday Friday: 7.30am - 5pm or 8am to 5.30pm or 8.30am to 6pm on a rota basis and Saturday 8am to 1 pm on a 1 in 4 rota basis Basic Salary of up to £32,465 per annum, depending on experience 15% bonus paid monthly 33 days holiday per year, with extra day for long service Option of a VW Group Vehicle at preferential leasing rates Life Assurance DC Pension Scheme Dedicated mental health champions Preferential rates on several products and services, including high street brands, restaurants, gyms and Porsche products Onsite heavily subsidised barista coffee bar and staff restaurant Free on-site parking Centre: Porsche Centre Reading, the very first Destination Porsche Centre in the UK, right next to the home of Porsche Cars GB. Located conveniently just off junction 12 of the M4, adjacent to a retail park, gym, petrol station and well-known furniture brands. Enjoy a heavily subsidised restaurant serving delicious breakfast and lunch options, along with a fantastic barista bar to fuel your day. Plus, we offer free on-site parking for all staff members. Company Headquartered in Reading alongside Porsche Cars GB Ltd, Porsche Retail Group (PRG) are owned wholly by Porsche Germany. We operate several Porsche Centres, Service Centres and a Trade Parts Distribution Centre in and around London and the South-East. Our journey embodies the Porsche DNA, a love of sports cars and a passion for excellence and challenging the status quo. Our centres feature state-of-the-art facilities and highly trained staff to ensure that the purchasing, servicing, and ownership experience of Porsche customers are of the highest quality. Applying: Please note that eRecruitSmart is advertising the role of Parts Advisor on behalf of Porsche Retail Group. Your CV will be sent to the Hiring Manager who is responsible for the vacancy that you have applied to. Please only apply if you consent to these terms. You must reside in and have eligibility to work in the UK. Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted. If your address and contact details are not on your CV, you will not be considered.
Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? Working as a Bank Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. Barchester is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers, with over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open and join the Barchester family. Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on working at the highest of standards. We are also the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work. NEED TO HAVE A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalentExperience in helping lead and inspire a teamA good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal foodThe ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homeGood understanding of HACCP NEED TO DO Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Work fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standardsHelp create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budgetComplete regular auditsManage stock control To assist in leading and motivating a team REWARDS PACKAGE Work life balance - working days with alternate weekends Free learning and developmentA range of holiday, retail and leisure discountsOpportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality AwardsUnlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be
Sep 26, 2025
Full time
Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? Working as a Bank Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. Barchester is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers, with over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open and join the Barchester family. Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on working at the highest of standards. We are also the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work. NEED TO HAVE A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalentExperience in helping lead and inspire a teamA good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal foodThe ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homeGood understanding of HACCP NEED TO DO Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Work fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standardsHelp create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budgetComplete regular auditsManage stock control To assist in leading and motivating a team REWARDS PACKAGE Work life balance - working days with alternate weekends Free learning and developmentA range of holiday, retail and leisure discountsOpportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality AwardsUnlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be
We are looking for someone to work 4 x 5 hours shifts a week, alternative weekends are required. Are you a qualified Chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? Working as a Second Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. Here at Barchester, we work with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do. As sector leading healthcare experts, we are proud to have the highest quality ratings across our 224 homes and hospitals across the UK. Barchester have proudly been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. NEED TO HAVEA personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalentA good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal foodThe ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homeConfidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus Good understanding of HACCPNEED TO DOManage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Assist Head Chef in menu developmentWork with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standardsCreate a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budgetComplete regular auditsManage stock control REWARDS PACKAGERewarding Excellence bonus, meaning you will be financially rewarded by up to £500 for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspectionUnlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500 per referralAccess to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarketsFree access to medical specialists, who are available for a second opinion if you need it to make a decision with confidenceConfidential and free access to counselling and legal servicesTax code review service, where we will check that you are on the right code and paying the right level of taxOption to join our monthly staff lottery alongside thousands of colleagues across the UK Terms & conditions apply If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be. 0854
Sep 25, 2025
Full time
We are looking for someone to work 4 x 5 hours shifts a week, alternative weekends are required. Are you a qualified Chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? Working as a Second Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. Here at Barchester, we work with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do. As sector leading healthcare experts, we are proud to have the highest quality ratings across our 224 homes and hospitals across the UK. Barchester have proudly been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. NEED TO HAVEA personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalentA good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal foodThe ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homeConfidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus Good understanding of HACCPNEED TO DOManage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Assist Head Chef in menu developmentWork with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standardsCreate a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budgetComplete regular auditsManage stock control REWARDS PACKAGERewarding Excellence bonus, meaning you will be financially rewarded by up to £500 for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspectionUnlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500 per referralAccess to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarketsFree access to medical specialists, who are available for a second opinion if you need it to make a decision with confidenceConfidential and free access to counselling and legal servicesTax code review service, where we will check that you are on the right code and paying the right level of taxOption to join our monthly staff lottery alongside thousands of colleagues across the UK Terms & conditions apply If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be. 0854
