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Change Analyst/Change Manager Location: Hursley - 2-3 days per week onsite Contract: Contract Day Rate: £537.38 per day (non-cleared)/£591.12 per day (SC Cleared) Security/Eligibility: UK National with a minimum of 5 years' unbroken UK residency Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Change Analyst/Change Manager to join an established IT Service Management environment in Hursley. The successful candidate will have strong experience working within IT Change Management or Service Management , with a solid understanding of ITIL Change Enablement principles . You will be responsible for coordinating and governing changes across technical and business teams, ensuring that changes are appropriately assessed, planned, scheduled and implemented with minimal operational risk. This is a stakeholder-focused role requiring excellent organisation, communication and governance skills, alongside the ability to assess risk and make balanced decisions in a complex IT environment. Key Responsibilities Coordinate and manage IT changes through the end-to-end change life cycle. Apply ITIL 4 Change Enablement principles to ensure changes are appropriately assessed, authorised and implemented. Coordinate multiple stakeholders across technical, operational and business teams. Assess the risk, impact and potential business/service disruption associated with proposed changes. Ensure appropriate governance, approvals and supporting evidence are in place before changes proceed. Manage change schedules and identify potential conflicts, dependencies and operational risks. Maintain accurate change records and ensure process compliance within the organisation's ITSM environment. Use ITSM tooling, such as ServiceNow , to manage and track change activity. Support change governance and where required, facilitate CAB and other governance meetings . Work closely with Incident, Problem, Release and Service Transition teams to ensure effective coordination. Support operational readiness and service acceptance activities. Provide clear and concise communication to technical teams, business stakeholders and senior management. Identify opportunities to improve change processes, governance and overall service management maturity. Ensure appropriate documentation, audit trails and change records are maintained. Essential Experience & Skills Proven experience working within an IT Change Management or Service Management environment . Strong understanding of ITIL Change Enablement principles . Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders across technical and business teams. Excellent organisational, planning and prioritisation skills. Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities. Experience using IT Service Management (ITSM) tools , ideally ServiceNow. Ability to assess risk and make balanced governance decisions. Strong attention to detail and process discipline. Experience working within structured IT governance and change-control environments. Desirable Experience Experience facilitating Change Advisory Board (CAB) or other governance meetings. Knowledge of Release Management and Service Transition . Experience supporting large-scale or enterprise IT environments. Familiarity with both Agile and traditional project delivery methodologies . Understanding of operational readiness and service acceptance . Experience working with complex change schedules, dependencies and release windows. Technical & Service Management Knowledge The successful candidate should have knowledge and practical understanding of: ITIL 4 Change Enablement Incident Management Problem Management Release Management Service Transition Operational Acceptance Risk and impact assessment ITSM platforms, particularly ServiceNow Change scheduling and governance Configuration and Asset Management principles Service Level Management Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery concepts Eligibility Please note: Candidates must be UK Nationals and must have a minimum of 5 years' unbroken UK residency to be considered for this position. Candidates holding relevant security clearance may be eligible for the enhanced rate, subject to the applicable clearance and contractual requirements. Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Change Analyst/Change Manager to work within a large-scale IT environment, taking ownership of change governance, stakeholder coordination and risk management while contributing to effective and resilient IT service delivery. Location: Hursley, 2-3 days per week onsite Rate: £537.38-£575 per day, with enhanced rates available for relevant clearance levels Clearance: SC/L2 advantageous Eligibility: UK National + 5 years' unbroken UK residency Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. 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Practice Group / Department: IT Regional - Project & Program Management - London Job Description Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm with more than 3,000 lawyers advising clients across locations in the United States, Europe, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Middle East. We provide the world's preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. With over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide, our culture is the thread that connects us, as well as our values of unity, quality and integrity. Our strategy and culture are connected - defined by shared ambition, global collaboration and a one-team mindset. We believe pioneering work happens when people are empowered to think beyond boundaries, explore new opportunities and grow through diverse experiences. Alongside the right skills and experience, we look for people who are innovative, commercially minded, and motivated by the impact of the work they do - ready to share in our ambition and help shape what comes next. Because while individuals can do well, together we achieve something extraordinary. The Role The Finance Systems Team is responsible for supporting the core EMEA finance system (Aderant Sierra), including time, billing, expenses, vendors, tax and reporting. We are seeking a Senior Application Support Analyst, with Aderant and Finance Operations experience, to join our EMEA team. This is a key role in supporting the day-to-day function of the firm's EMEA finance systems and will provide essential assistance to finance operations and other system users, including senior stakeholders in the firm. This will include delivery of ongoing system and process improvement and testing and support for new users. Key Responsibilities User Support: support application users, and respond to queries and requests from fee earners, secretaries and finance operations staff. Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis: identify, analyse and resolve application problems, and minimise errors and downtime. Work with third party support providers, IT and finance operations to resolve logged issues. Application Support: lead the provision of advanced technical support for financial systems, their SQL environment(s) and related customisations and integrations, and oversee running of regular systems routines such as month/year end processing. Systems Configuration and Administration: configure system enhancements and customisations in line with user requirements and act as an administrator for Aderant Expert, iTimekeep and BillBlast to ensure the systems are available and meet business needs. Continuous Improvement: understand user requirements and requests, identify opportunities for system enhancements and work with teams to analyse, develop, test and implement changes. Improve and develop procedures and processes for all stakeholders. Mentorship: coach junior team members and provide technical guidance to improve team capabilities. Skills and Experience Required We are seeking a confident, proactive, and solutions-oriented individual with experience working with financial systems and finance operations. You will need to be able to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders at all levels across the business, including for challenging and awkward systems issues and stakeholder requests. You'll also need the following skills and experience: Ideally degree educated and/or 5+ years of experience in similar roles. Excellent customer/user service abilities, demonstrated by resolving complex user issues and working with challenging customers. Deep technical and/or application support experience and/or expertise in finance practice management systems (FPMS). Advanced SQL proficiency, as well as the ability to run queries unsupervised. Experience working within structured ITSM frameworks, such as ITIL. Experience within a large, global law firm or other professional services environment. Familiarity with core finance processes (general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, forecasting, reporting) ideal. Solutions-orientated and proactive approach to work. Willingness to upskill on the job through internal and external training. Able to demonstrate a high level of discretion, sensitivity and confidentiality. Team player - flexible and willing to take on extra responsibilities to support departmental or firm objectives. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential. Our new enabled work model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people's health and overall wellbeing. Find more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any tailored adjustments or accommodations, please let us know here.

Senior ITSM Configuration & Service Catalogue Analyst Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire - Hybrid Working Rate: Band 6/7: .02 per day, in scope Contract: 3-6 Month Contract (poss ext) Sector: Public Sector / Healthcare Reporting To: Service Delivery Manager We are seeking an experienced Senior ITSM Configuration & Service Catalogue Analyst to support a major IT Service Management improvement programme within a large, complex organisation.This is a hands-on delivery role focused on developing a robust Configuration Management Database (CMDB), Service Catalogue and Request Catalogue capability. Working closely with the Service Delivery Manager, you will help transform fragmented service and asset information into structured, validated and implementation-ready data. You'll work with technical, operational and business stakeholders to identify services, dependencies, ownership and support arrangements, helping establish the foundations for improved service management and operational resilience. CMDB Development Develop and populate configuration item (CI) structures and relationships. Cleanse, validate and reconcile existing configuration records. Support the preparation of migration-ready CMDB data. Produce service maps showing key technology and operational dependencies. Service & Request Catalogue Development Document service definitions, offerings, owners, support models and dependencies. Define user-focused request catalogue items and fulfilment workflows. Document approvals, fulfilment processes and service level requirements. Help establish practical and measurable service standards. ITSM Implementation Support Produce implementation-ready documentation, data templates and user stories. Support testing, data migration and defect resolution activities. Work with implementation teams and suppliers to ensure solutions align with agreed requirements. Deliver handover documentation and prioritised backlog items for future development. Essential Significant hands-on experience implementing or improving CMDB and Service Catalogue capabilities. Proven experience supporting large-scale ITSM implementation, migration or service improvement programmes. Experience gathering requirements and taking work through discovery, documentation, validation, testing and implementation. Strong understanding of ITIL Service Management, Configuration Management and Service Modelling. Experience creating service maps, CI models, service records and catalogue workflows. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Advanced data analysis, spreadsheet and documentation skills. Desirable Experience with ITSM platforms such as HaloITSM, ServiceNow, BMC Helix, Freshservice, ManageEngine or similar. Experience supporting data migration and testing activities. Experience working alongside ITSM implementation partners or suppliers. Previous experience within the NHS, healthcare, emergency services, government or other regulated environments. Why Apply?This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a high-profile ITSM transformation programme, helping to establish the foundations for effective service management, improved operational resilience and better user experience across a complex organisation.Apply today if you have a proven track record in CMDB development, Service Catalogue design and ITSM implementation support. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Business Analyst to join a well-established biotech company using large-scale genetic data and AI to predict disease risk and advance precision healthcare. As a Senior Business Analyst, you will support the implementation of Jira Service Management, ensuring workflows, processes and integrations are successfully delivered within a live operational environment. This is a 6-month contract-based role offering hybrid / remote working options, salary range of £450 - £600 per day and benefits. You will be responsible for: Working closely with technical teams, implementation specialists and business stakeholders to deliver Jira Service Management solutions. Leading Business Analysis activities throughout the implementation phase, including workflow design, process documentation and delivery support. Supporting the transition of an Access Governance function onto Jira Service Management using established workflows and operational processes. Creating and maintaining process maps, workflow documentation, user stories, implementation tickets and acceptance criteria. Analysing and supporting API integrations between Jira Service Management, HubSpot and other business systems. Ensuring solutions align with wider service management processes and technology environments. Supporting testing, validation and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities. Identifying delivery risks, dependencies and implementation considerations. Producing operational documentation, training materials and implementation resources to support adoption. What we are looking for: Previously worked as a Business Analyst, Business Systems Analyst, Systems Analyst, Process Analyst or in a similar role Proven experience delivering Jira Service Management implementations. Strong Business Analysis experience within system implementation, digital transformation or operational change programmes. Experience working with HubSpot integrations. Previous involvement in projects that have progressed from discovery through to implementation and delivery. Strong skills in workflow design, process mapping and business documentation. Experience supporting system integrations, including API-related analysis. Knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) processes, workflow automation and service delivery models. Experience producing training materials, operational procedures and implementation documentation. This is an excellent opportunity for a Business Analyst with Jira Service Management implementation experience to join a high-profile transformation programme. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone, or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us. Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

What you will do Reporting to the Global Service Desk Senior Manager, the IT Process Analyst supports the operation, governance cadence and continual improvement of IT service management (ITSM) processes across the firm. The role executes defined process activities, maintains process documentation and controls, and provides reporting and coordination to enable designated process owners and stakeholders to make decisions and drive outcomes. As part of the Global Service Desk function, the role coordinates and administers key ITSM practices including Change & Release Management, Problem Management, and Service Design / Acceptance into Service. This includes scheduling and supporting governance forums, ensuring required records and evidence are captured in the ITSM toolset, and monitoring adherence to agreed standards so that services are introduced, changed and operated in a controlled, low-risk and value-driven manner. This role requires a pragmatic, hands-on individual who is comfortable balancing governance with delivery. The IT Process Analyst works closely with technical teams, service owners, vendors and business stakeholders to prepare information, highlight risks and non-compliance, and escalate decision points to the appropriate process owner or forum. Support the day-to-day running of assigned ITSM processes by following defined steps, keeping records up to date, completing basic compliance checks, and producing routine management information (MI). Flag risks, exceptions and decision points and escalate them to the appropriate process owner(s) or forum for direction and approval. Maintain and update process documentation (policies, procedures, workflows, controls, RACI, templates) using agreed templates, and route changes to the appropriate process owner/governance forum for review and approval. Support alignment of ITSM processes with ITIL practices, firm policies, security standards and regulatory requirements by completing routine evidence checks, recording observations, and escalating exceptions and non-compliance for review. Change Management: perform initial quality checks on change records (e.g., risk/impact, test evidence, back-out plans, communications), coordinate scheduling and communications, and ensure the change is routed to the appropriate authority for approval. CAB support: assist with meeting logistics, prepare and circulate agendas and change packs, capture decisions and actions, publish notes/minutes, and follow up on actions to closure. Monitor change outcomes (e.g., success/failure, incidents linked to change) and assist with post-implementation reviews (PIRs). Ensure follow-up actions are logged and assigned to the relevant teams, and escalate overdue actions and risks as required. Problem Management: support the problem lifecycle by ensuring records are logged and kept up to date, assisting with prioritisation and progress tracking, and coordinating inputs from technical teams. Arrange and document root cause analysis sessions under guidance, and maintain the known error record and remediation action log, escalating overdue actions and risks to the process owner. Produce basic trend reports using incident/problem data (e.g., recurring themes, volumes, categories) and share findings with the process owner/manager to support improvement discussions and prioritisation. Service Design / Acceptance into Service: support the service readiness process by checking that required artefacts are provided (e.g., support model, documentation, monitoring, SLAs, knowledge articles, training), coordinating reviews and sign-offs, and tracking actions to completion. Support service transition by coordinating updates between project delivery, technical teams and service operations, and escalating readiness risks where acceptance criteria are not met. Work with ITSM tool owners and vendors to raise requests, assist with testing of agreed configurations, and confirm that tooling and reports support the documented process steps. Support process adoption by using approved guidance materials, assisting with training/briefings, and responding to day-to-day queries on how to follow the process and use the toolset, escalating complex queries where needed. Decision rights: this role works under guidance and does not approve changes, accept services into live support, or own remediation delivery. The role highlights issues and escalates decisions, risks and exceptions to the appropriate process owner, CAB, service owner or leadership forum. What you will have Experience: Strong working knowledge of ITIL frameworks. Minimum 5+ years working within an IT environment. Proven stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Proven ability to adopt, drive, and promote continual service improvement, using data, insight, and stakeholder feedback to enhance service performance, tooling effectiveness, and user experience. Personal: Comfortable wearing multiple hats and balancing governance with delivery. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and pragmatic solutions Confident communicator with the ability to influence and challenge constructively. Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple processes and initiatives. Strong focus on operational excellence, risk management and service quality Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Strong focus on continuous improvement, optimisation, and delivering operational excellence. Always promotes the firm's values and fosters collaborative working relationships with a wide range of people and departments. Degree qualified - preferred ITIL v4 Certification - preferred What we can offer you To learn more about the culture and benefits available at A&O Shearman, please visit: Culture and benefits A&O Shearman careers Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .

Contract Service Desk Manager (1st Line & Request Fulfilment) Location: Preston (5 days per week on-site) Contract: Initial 6 months IR35: Outside IR35 Rate: DOE Start: Immediate/Next few weeks The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced Service Desk Manager to join a large enterprise technology function on an initial six-month contract. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll take ownership of a busy 1st Line Service Desk supporting several thousand users. The focus is on improving service quality, increasing operational efficiency, driving automation and creating a high-performing customer-focused support function. You'll work alongside senior technology leaders to improve service operations, enhance colleague experience and deliver measurable improvements across people, process and technology. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day operation of a large-scale 1st Line Service Desk. Improve SLA, XLA, CSAT and First Contact Resolution performance. Optimise ticket triage, routing and request fulfilment processes. Drive self-service, automation and shift-left initiatives. Own service reporting, operational metrics and continual improvement activities. Improve knowledge management and reduce recurring incidents. Lead and develop Service Desk Team Leaders and Analysts. Support Major Incident response and service recovery activities. Work closely with Infrastructure, Engineering, Security and business stakeholders. Identify opportunities to simplify support processes and improve customer experience. Essential Experience We're looking for someone who has experience leading enterprise-scale Service Desk operations, including: Managing Service Desk teams supporting thousands of users. ITIL Service Management. ServiceNow, Freshservice, Jira Service Management or similar ITSM platforms. Strong operational reporting and KPI management. Continual Service Improvement (CSI). Request Fulfilment and Knowledge Management. Service Desk transformation or operational improvement programmes. Building high-performing support teams. Managing suppliers and internal stakeholders. Major Incident Management. Desirable Experience delivering Service Desk automation. Exposure to AI-assisted Service Management. ITIL v4 certification. Knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform or Copilot. Experience within large enterprise or multi-site organisations. About You You'll be a delivery-focused Service Desk leader who enjoys improving how technology support operates. You're comfortable working in fast-paced enterprise environments, using data to drive decisions and bringing structure, pace and accountability to operational teams. You'll be equally comfortable leading people, engaging senior stakeholders and rolling your sleeves up to improve processes where required. Contract Details Initial 6-month contract Outside IR35 5 days per week on-site in Preston Rate: DOE Immediate start preferred (within the next few weeks) If you're available immediately or becoming available shortly and have a proven background in leading enterprise Service Desk operations, we'd be keen to hear 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.