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Capacity and Demand Manager 12 months + Hybrid in Hampshire/Corsham DV cleared role - current active clearance is essential Sole British national only - due to nature of the project Outside IR35 We're seeking an experienced DV Cleared Demand & Capacity Manager to support the delivery of critical Defence services within a secure MOD environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in Service Management who also has a solid understanding of technical infrastructure . You'll play a key role in ensuring demand is effectively forecast, prioritised, and aligned with available resources and service capability across a complex, business-critical environment. Working from either Hampshire or Corsham, you'll collaborate with technical teams, delivery managers, service owners, and Defence stakeholders to ensure services remain resilient, scalable, and aligned with operational priorities. The Role As Demand & Capacity Manager, you will be responsible for managing demand across services and ensuring the right capacity is in place to support current and future requirements. Key responsibilities include: Managing demand and capacity planning across secure IT services. Working with service owners and technical teams to forecast resource and infrastructure requirements. Monitoring service performance, utilisation, and capacity trends. Supporting service management processes, governance, and continual service improvement. Identifying risks relating to capacity, performance, and service availability. Producing management information, reports, and recommendations for senior stakeholders. Working closely with project and operational teams to ensure future demand is understood and planned effectively. Essential Experience Current DV (Developed Vetting) clearance. Previous MOD or Defence sector experience is essential. Strong background in IT Service Management . Experience in demand management, capacity management, or service planning. Good understanding of technical infrastructure, including Servers, networks, hosting, or data centre environments (technical expertise is not required, but an appreciation of infrastructure is essential). Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Experience working within complex, secure IT environments. If you'd like to discuss this Demand and Capacity Manager role in more detail, please send your updated CV to me at (see below)

Project Manager - DV cleared +9 months + +Hybrid working in Corsham +DV clearance - current active clearance is essential +Inside IR35 + 600 - 625 a day +Sole British national - due to nature of the project We are seeking an experienced DV Cleared Project Manager / SQUAD Lead to join a high-profile government programme based in Corsham . This is an exciting opportunity to lead Agile delivery within a secure environment, working closely with technical teams, programme leadership, and customer stakeholders to deliver critical IT capabilities. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring successful Agile delivery across Programme Increments while acting as the key interface between the Development Squad, Project Managers, and Business stakeholders. Key responsibilities include: Collaborating with the customer to agree deployment schedules for each Programme Increment and ensuring compliance with governance processes. Driving effective communication and collaboration across multiple delivery teams. Taking accountability for the delivery of the Core IT Platform, including the design, build, and stabilisation of Factory, SIT, Pre-Production, and Production environments. Working closely with the Programme Manager and Technical Lead to ensure Agile delivery artefacts are maintained and aligned with programme objectives. Leading daily stand-ups and managing sprint delivery, ensuring teams remain focused on delivering high-quality outcomes. Building strong relationships with customer stakeholders and acting as the primary point of contact throughout the delivery lifecycle. Managing inter-team dependencies and collaborating with other Agile teams to achieve programme objectives. Facilitating the resolution of risks, issues, and blockers to maintain delivery momentum. Supporting continuous improvement across Agile delivery practices. Essential Skills & Experience We're looking for someone who can demonstrate: Active DV (Developed Vetting) Security Clearance . Proven experience delivering complex IT projects within Agile environments. Strong Project Management and Agile delivery experience. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. The ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and foster collaboration. Experience leading daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and Agile ceremonies. A delivery-focused approach with a track record of meeting programme objectives. Experience managing dependencies, risks, and resolving delivery blockers. Accountability for the successful delivery of complex IT infrastructure or platform environments. If you'd like to discuss this Project Manager role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

SC Cleared IAM Support Engineer Location: Inverness or Manchester (5 days onsite) Duration: Initial 6-month contract (extensions likely) Rate: Market rate Engagement: PAYE via Umbrella only Damia Group is supporting a leading technology consultancy delivering critical services within the UK Defence sector. We are seeking an experienced SC Cleared IAM Support Engineer to join a highly secure programme. Due to the nature of the project, applicants must hold active SC Clearance , be a sole UK national , and have spent no more than 28 days outside of the UK within the last five years . Candidates with UK MoD-sponsored SC clearance are highly desirable. The Role Working within a dedicated Identity & Access Management (IAM) team, you will support the delivery and operation of secure identity services, ensuring users and systems have the appropriate access to critical environments while maintaining compliance and security standards. Your responsibilities will include: Administration of Active Directory users, groups and Group Policy Objects (GPOs) Supporting identity lifecycle management (Joiners, Movers and Leavers) Managing and supporting Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) Administration and support of Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) and internal PKI Supporting authentication, authorisation and identity governance processes Assisting with access auditing and compliance activities Required Skills Active SC Clearance (mandatory) Active Directory administration Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) / PKI Desirable Skills Microsoft Entra ID BeyondTrust PRA/PAM Okta If you're an experienced IAM Engineer looking to work on a high-profile defence programme within a secure environment, we'd love to hear from you. Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.

Test Manager + 6 months + + Hybrid in Portsmouth + Inside IR35 + 60 - 66 ph + SC Cleared role Test Manager You will be leading the overall test definition aspects of the project to which you are assigned. You will be accountable for defining the test approach to meet the Customer requirements and managing the team to deliver against this approach. You will be training other engineers and leading by example. We need a highly experienced professional to produce the test artefacts that will be entered into the bid submission and who can then lead the Test & Verification on the delivery of the project, defining and then conducting, or overseeing, all test and verification activities on the project to cost, time and quality targets in line with the Business Management System. This includes the definition of the IVV Strategy to deliver the capability, for example, of satellite segment, control segment, ground segment, facilities segment and support systems Responsibilities Using appropriate tools and techniques verify and validate deliverables to standards defined in the BMS and specification requirements. Be aware of technological/engineering developments and issues in industry and interact with the Engineering Management to continuously improve Engineering. Manage production of test and verification strategies/plans which minimise risk by confirming validity of the technical solution as early/cost effectively as possible and verify that subcontractors' deliverables fully meet their contracted requirements. Advise in the creation/use of the System Reference Model or other test environments Be accountable for a Verification Cross Reference Index of test and verification status against requirements Be accountable for the defect management process with regards to T&V. Ensure the End-to-End testing complies with the project requirements Demonstrate to the Authority that the system meets contracted requirements Ensure that the test aspects of the projects are met on time, cost and quality Required: Educated to degree level in either a science or engineering based subject - highly desirable Formal qualification in testing - highly desirable (Advanced Manager level of ISTQB in Software Testing) Formal qualification in project management - highly desirable (e.g. Prince 2 practitioner) Formal training in project planning tools - highly desirable Experience in the Satellite Communications domain - highly desirable

Delivery Manager - SC Cleared We are looking for an experienced Delivery Manager to support a large-scale, technically complex transformation programme. Reporting into a Senior Technical Programme Manager, you will play a key role in driving day-to-day delivery across multiple technical workstreams, operating predominantly within a waterfall environment. What You'll Be Doing Supporting the Senior Programme Manager with day-to-day programme delivery Maintaining detailed delivery plans, milestones, actions and dependencies across technical workstreams Tracking risks, issues and dependencies, ensuring clear ownership and agreed actions Coordinating activity across architects, engineers, infrastructure, security and third-party supplier teams Following up on actions and constructively challenging slippage to keep delivery on track Producing clear status updates, RAID reporting and delivery information for senior stakeholders Supporting governance forums, planning sessions and delivery reviews Coordinating complex technical change and transition activities Escalating delivery risks, blockers and dependency issues where required What We're Looking For Previous experience working as a Delivery Manager or Project Manager within complex technical or infrastructure programmes Strong experience working within waterfall / traditional delivery environments Excellent planning, organisation and delivery tracking skills Experience managing RAID, dependencies, milestones and actions Confidence working closely with technical stakeholders, including architects and engineers Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Comfortable operating within complex environments involving multiple teams and third-party suppliers Previous experience within government, regulated or security-sensitive environments would be advantageous Active SC clearance is essential

Job Title: DV Cleared Service Operations Manager Location: Corsham Duration: 6 months Rate: up to 550 per day via an approved umbrella company Must be willing and eligible to go through the DV Clearance process Our client, a reputable organisation in the IT sector, is seeking a highly motivated Service Operations Manager to join their team in Corsham. This is an exciting opportunity to support critical services within a secure environment, working fully on-site. What you'll be doing: Collaborate with FLC and DD J3/J5 teams to plan the projects service deployments. Lead all customer communications from the projects Service Operations team to DD, FLCS, and CyISOCs. Coordinate with the DD J3 Planned Outage cell on all service-impacting outages. Produce and maintain the projects Operational and Exercise activity briefing pack, used for weekly/monthly briefings at all levels. Support the D&IS Front Door for all the projects service requests. Utilise ITSM tools (Remedy) to interact with FLC units and manage service requests. Develop and support the projects processes aligned with DD, including CSRs and CSIs. Manage and update the projects Node tracker for all active nodes in near real-time. Attend key operational meetings to provide updates on the projects activities. Be ready to backfill the Service Desk Management Service during periods of absence. What you'll bring: Proven experience in service operations management within a secure or military environment. Strong knowledge of ITSM tools, particularly Remedy. Excellent communication skills for liaising with multiple teams and stakeholders. Ability to produce clear operational documentation and briefings. Experience managing service requests and outage planning. Flexibility to support team needs, including backfilling roles when required. If you are a proactive, detail-oriented professional with DV clearance and a passion for operational excellence, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join a dynamic team supporting vital national services. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Capacity / Demand Manager months + +On site in Hampshire / Corsham +DV cleared role - current active clearance is essential +Sole British national only - due to nature of the project +Outside IR35 We're seeking an experienced DV Cleared Demand & Capacity Manager to support the delivery of critical Defence services within a secure MOD environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in Service Management who also has a solid understanding of technical infrastructure . You'll play a key role in ensuring demand is effectively forecast, prioritised, and aligned with available resources and service capability across a complex, business-critical environment. Working from either Hampshire or Corsham, you'll collaborate with technical teams, delivery managers, service owners, and Defence stakeholders to ensure services remain resilient, scalable, and aligned with operational priorities. The Role As Demand & Capacity Manager, you will be responsible for managing demand across services and ensuring the right capacity is in place to support current and future requirements. Key responsibilities include: Managing demand and capacity planning across secure IT services. Working with service owners and technical teams to forecast resource and infrastructure requirements. Monitoring service performance, utilisation, and capacity trends. Supporting service management processes, governance, and continual service improvement. Identifying risks relating to capacity, performance, and service availability. Producing management information, reports, and recommendations for senior stakeholders. Working closely with project and operational teams to ensure future demand is understood and planned effectively. Essential Experience Current DV (Developed Vetting) clearance. Previous MOD or Defence sector experience is essential. Strong background in IT Service Management . Experience in demand management, capacity management, or service planning. Good understanding of technical infrastructure, including servers, networks, hosting, or data centre environments (technical expertise is not required, but an appreciation of infrastructure is essential). Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Experience working within complex, secure IT environments. If you'd like to discuss this Demand / Capacity Manager role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

Capacity & Performance Manager - DV Cleared 12-Month Contract South West 600 to 700 per day (DOE) Outside IR35 We are seeking an experienced Capacity & Performance Manager to join a high-profile programme in the South West. This is a 12-month contract , paying up to 700 per day , with hybrid working available . The successful candidate will bring extensive experience across capacity management, performance analysis, infrastructure planning and project management , ideally gained within large-scale, complex or secure environments. Key Responsibilities Lead capacity and performance management across complex IT infrastructure and services. Develop demand, capacity and performance models, forecasts and long-term capacity plans. Analyse infrastructure performance and utilisation across physical, virtual and cloud environments . Produce dashboards, reports and management information to support technical and business decisions. Work closely with technical teams, service managers, suppliers and stakeholders to translate business demand into infrastructure requirements. Identify capacity risks, performance issues and potential service impacts, recommending appropriate mitigation. Support live operational issues, providing capacity and performance analysis during incidents and service outages. Manage demand, risk, incident, problem and change activities through established ITSM processes. Provide technical input into infrastructure projects, architecture and service design. Support continuous improvement of capacity and performance management processes, tools and reporting. Essential Experience Extensive experience in Capacity Management and Performance Analysis within enterprise IT environments. Strong experience of capacity planning, forecasting, demand modelling and infrastructure performance management . Experience across Windows, Linux/UNIX, virtualisation, databases, storage and enterprise infrastructure . Strong analytical skills, with experience interpreting large and complex datasets. Experience with monitoring and performance tools such as Splunk, AppDynamics, BMC, VMware, PerfMon, Patrol, TeamQuest or similar . Strong knowledge of SQL/Oracle and data analysis. Experience working with senior stakeholders, technical teams, suppliers and service providers. Strong understanding of ITIL, Incident, Problem, Change, Risk and Service Management . Excellent communication, reporting and stakeholder management skills. Clearance & Location Active UK DV clearance is essential. Hybrid working 12-month contract. Up to 700 per day. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Capacity & Performance professional to work on a complex, enterprise-scale programme where your expertise will directly support service resilience, performance and future capacity planning.

Construction Manager - Data Centres NOTE: DV Clearance will be required. While you must be eligible for DV clearance, you do not need to be currently cleared Salary: Paying between £70,000-£80,000, depending on experience Working Arrangement: On-site in Corsham with occasional flexibility We're proud to be partnering with a leading Data Centre Provider to recruit an experienced Construction Manager to oversee the delivery of major infrastructure projects across their portfolio. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business at the forefront of digital infrastructure, where you'll play a key role in managing complex construction programmes from inception through to handover. Key Responsibilities: Lead the on-site delivery of data centre construction projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to drive progress and resolve issues Monitor health and safety compliance across all phases of construction Review and manage project documentation, including risk assessments, method statements, and progress reports Ensure alignment with technical specifications and regulatory requirements Support commissioning and handover processes, ensuring operational readiness Required experience: Proven experience managing large-scale construction projects, ideally within data centres, critical infrastructure, or high-tech environments Strong understanding of M&E systems, structural works, and fit-out phases Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills A proactive approach to problem-solving and project delivery Relevant construction qualifications and certifications (e.g. SMSTS, CSCS, NEBOSH) This is a brilliant opportunity to join a high-growth organisation delivering some of the most advanced facilities in the UK. If you're ready to take the next step in your construction career and work on cutting-edge projects, we'd love to hear from you. Must be eligible to work in the UK. Paying up to £80,000, depending on experience. Based on-site.

Project Engineering lead Luton | Hybrid (4 Days Onsite) 12-Month Contract - Up to £77 p/h Inside IR35 SC Clearance Required Are you an experienced Security Cleared Project Engineering lead/Engineering Work Package Manager looking to play a key role on cutting-edge defence programmes? Synergize Consulting is supporting a leading Defence & Security Prime in the recruitment of several Engineering Work Package Managers to join a high-performing Integrated Project Team delivering complex mission-critical engineering solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to work on advanced aerospace systems, leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams through the full project life cycle, from concept and design through to integration and delivery. The Role Working within an Integrated Project Team (IPT), you will take ownership of engineering work packages, ensuring delivery of compliant, high-quality technical solutions that meet customer, contractual, regulatory and business requirements. You'll be responsible for balancing technical performance, cost and schedule while providing leadership across multiple engineering disciplines to ensure successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead the planning and delivery of engineering work packages across multi-disciplinary teams Develop and manage engineering plans, schedules and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) Coordinate engineering activities to ensure delivery against programme milestones Monitor technical progress, budgets, risks and project performance Establish and track engineering KPIs to drive continuous improvement Manage engineering risks and implement mitigation strategies Ensure engineering solutions comply with customer, regulatory and company standards Oversee configuration control and engineering change management Work closely with Project Managers, Engineering Leads, customers and suppliers Support engineering delivery throughout the full systems engineering life cycle We're keen to hear from candidates with experience in some or all of the following: Engineering Work Package Management Systems Engineering or Complex Engineering Delivery Aerospace, Defence or other highly regulated industries Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) Project planning and scheduling Budget and cost management Engineering governance and technical assurance Risk and issue management

Technical Delivery Manager Location: Central London (4 days on-site / 1 day remote) Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 per annum + Annual Bonus Employment Type: Permanent Clearance Requirement: Active DV Clearance (Sole UK Nationals only) About the Role We are seeking an experienced Technical Delivery Manager to join a pioneering team working on one of the UK's most significant AI initiatives within the Defence sector. In this role, you will be pivotal in driving the delivery of mission-critical systems built on a cutting-edge technical stack. Working closely with cross-functional engineering teams, product managers, and key stakeholders, you will ensure complex, high-stakes software solutions are delivered predictably, securely, and at pace. Key Responsibilities Technical Delivery & Agile Leadership: Lead agile delivery across multiple engineering workstreams, driving sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, and retrospectives. Architecture & Engineering Alignment: Partner with senior developers and architects to translate complex requirements into actionable technical roadmaps and deliverable epics. Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary bridge between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, providing clear progress reporting, dependency tracking, and risk management. Unblocking Engineering: Proactively identify and eliminate technical blockers, delivery bottlenecks, and operational friction to maintain continuous engineering velocity. Governance & Delivery Assurance: Ensure all delivery aligns with rigorous defence security standards, compliance requirements, and robust software engineering practices. Key Tech Stack & Environment You will oversee delivery within a high-performing environment utilizing: Languages & Frameworks: Python, React Data & Analytics Platforms: Palantir, MongoDB Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, Azure, VMware, Kubernetes What We Are Looking For Active DV Clearance: Must hold valid Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance and be a Sole UK National due to national security operational requirements. Proven Delivery Track Record: Solid experience managing end-to-end technical delivery in complex, high-security, or defence-related environments. Strong Agile Background: Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) applied to software engineering and data/AI projects. Technical Literacy: Comfort conversing at a deep level with software engineers and cloud/data architects working on modern cloud-native architecture (AWS/Azure/K8s/Python). Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication, with the ability to convey technical complexity to senior stakeholders clearly. Benefits & Package Competitive salary ( 60,000 - 70,000 depending on experience) Discretionary annual performance bonus Generous pension contribution 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Hybrid working model (4 days Central London office / 1 day WFH) Unrivalled career exposure contributing directly to national-level defence AI capabilities

Senior Project Manager, min 3 days a week in Basingstoke, DV Security clearance (current and up to date). DV Security clearance is required and minimum of 3 days a week in Basingstoke Experienced Senior Project Manager responsible for leading the successful delivery of complex, cross-functional projects within a secure, high-assurance environment. This role provides strategic oversight across multiple initiatives, manages senior stakeholder relationships, and ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Candidates must already hold active DV (Developed Vetting) Security Clearance. Key Responsibilities Lead multiple complex projects from initiation through to successful delivery. Manage project governance, planning, risk, issues, forecasting, and reporting. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, senior stakeholders, and delivery teams. Coordinate cross-functional teams and align resources to achieve strategic objectives. Oversee project financials, including forecasting and revenue recognition. Act as the senior escalation point for project and customer-related matters. Identify opportunities to expand existing customer engagements. Mentor and support junior project managers, driving best practice across the PMO. Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management standards, tools, and processes. Essential Requirements Current DV (Developed Vetting) Security Clearance is essential. Proven experience delivering complex projects in a secure environment. Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, communication, and organisational skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.

Business Development Manager Defence & Government Markets Reports to: Managing Director Location: United Kingdom (Hybrid with UK and International Travel) Package including: Negotiable salary with commission, bonus, company car Are you a business development executive with experience in the defence sector? We would welcome ex MOD or service who have a strong sales background. Job Purpose The Business Development Manager is responsible for identifying, developing and securing new business opportunities across the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), NATO, prime defence contractors and international defence organisations. The role is focused on developing long-term strategic customer relationships, winning profitable contracts and supporting sustainable business growth while ensuring full compliance with defence procurement regulations and security requirements. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of the UK defence market, defence acquisition processes and the ability to engage confidently with senior military, government and commercial stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Business Development Develop and execute a Defence Business Development Strategy aligned with company objectives. Identify new opportunities within UK MOD, NATO and international defence markets. Generate and qualify new business leads. Develop annual sales and growth plans. Build and maintain a robust opportunity pipeline Monitor market trends, defence spending and procurement programmes. Customer Relationship Management Develop strategic relationships with: UK Ministry of Defence Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) Prime Contractors Tier 1 and Tier 2 Defence Suppliers NATO procurement agencies International defence organisations Maintain regular engagement with procurement teams, programme managers and technical specialists. Represent the company at customer meetings and defence exhibitions. Market Intelligence Monitor: Defence budgets Future procurement programmes Framework agreements Competitor activity Emerging technologies Government policy Identify opportunities arising from defence capability reviews. Strategic Growth Develop opportunities across sectors including: Soldier Systems C4ISR Tactical Communications Personal Protective Equipment Medical Systems Vehicle Systems Naval Equipment Aerospace Secure Textiles Load Carriage Equipment Weapon Accessories Sustainment & Logistics Commercial Responsibilities Achieve annual sales targets. Deliver profitable revenue growth. Prepare sales forecasts. Manage account development plans. Protect company margins. Support long-term strategic agreements. Cross Functional Collaboration Work closely with: Technical Design Production Quality Procurement Programme Management to ensure customer requirements are fully understood and delivered. Compliance Ensure all activities comply with: UK Export Control Regulations MOD procurement rules Security classifications ISO 9001 ISO 14001 Cyber Essentials / Cyber Essentials Plus DEFCONs JSP Publications Modern Slavery Act Bribery Act 2010 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Annual Sales Revenue Gross Margin New Customer Acquisition Pipeline Value Contract Awards Customer Retention Forecast Accuracy Number of Customer Visits New Market Penetration Strategic Account Growth Knowledge & Experience Essential Minimum 5 years' Business Development experience within the defence sector. Proven track record of winning defence contracts. Experience dealing with MOD and prime contractors. Understanding of defence procurement processes. Strong commercial negotiation skills. Experience managing strategic customer accounts. Excellent presentation and communication skills. Experience using CRM systems. Full UK driving licence. Willingness to travel throughout the UK Desirable Knowledge of NATO procurement. Experience within textile manufacturing, defence equipment, engineering or protective systems. Understanding of government framework agreements. Existing defence industry network. Experience with export markets. Security cleared (SC or DV) or eligible to obtain clearance. Skills & Competencies Commercial Business Acumen Strategic Thinking Negotiation Financial Awareness Opportunity Management Leadership Influencing Skills Relationship Building Stakeholder Management Decision Making Personal Self-motivated Highly organised Professional Resilient Results driven Customer focused Excellent communicator Ethical High integrity Qualifications Essential Degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing or related discipline, or equivalent industry experience. Desirable MBA Institute of Sales Professionals Membership Prince2 or equivalent project management qualification Security Requirements The successful candidate must: Be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC) as a minimum. Be capable of obtaining Developed Vetting (DV) if required. Meet UK Export Control compliance requirements. Comply with company information security policies. Typical Customers UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) BAE Systems INVISIO Babcock International Leonardo UK Thales UK Rheinmetall UK QinetiQ General Dynamics UK Lockheed Martin UK Rolls-Royce Defence MBDA UK NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) Career Progression Senior Business Development Manager Head of Business Development Commercial Manager Sales Director Business Unit Director Commercial Director

Lead Technical Architect 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - up to 675 per day Hybrid working in London ideally but will consider fully remote Need to have current and active SC Clearance to be considered Job description As a Lead Technical Architect, you will proactively shape and deliver infrastructure and technical solutions across multiple projects or teams. You will ensure solutions align with the wider enterprise architecture and strategic goals, leveraging modern technologies to drive innovative outcomes. Collaborating with a range of stakeholders, including senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners. You will balance near-term delivery with long-term scalability, security, and maintainability. You will define and evolve technical roadmaps, advise on strategic technology investments, and identify opportunities for continual improvement. Through clear, concise communication, you will secure buy-in for architectural initiatives and mentor junior architects to foster a high-performing architecture community. By evaluating emerging trends, incorporating lessons learned, and championing best practices, you will keep the technical estate flexible and future-proof, positioning the organisation for ongoing success. Key Responsibilities : Support the Principal Technical Architect in defining and maintaining LECN and enterprise-wide technical impacting strategies, roadmaps, and architectures aligned with broader business objectives. Oversee design reviews, incorporating "Secure by Design" principles and compliance with architectural governance. Coordinate with cross-government teams and external partners to ensure cohesive, integrated solutions. Drive digital innovation by evaluating emerging technologies, embracing best practices, and championing continuous improvement. Mentor and coach architects, fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence. Facilitate the design and delivery of complex systems, ensuring performance, reliability, and security requirements are met. Lead multiple projects, collaborating with stakeholders to address risks, budgets, and timelines. Evaluate outcomes and integrate lessons learned into future strategies, enabling sustainable, long-term solutions. Directly support the Principal Technical Architect in the development of presentation packs to Technical Design Authorities and Security Boards and where necessary deputise for the Principal Technical Architect for these presentation packs Support the LECN Security Architect in Police Digital Service (PDS) compliance obtaining authority to proceed for LECN in-house hosting/migration of the SD-WAN service. Evaluate project success post-integration, identifying best practices and lessons learned. Share feedback with leadership, adopting continuous improvement for future integrations. Lead, coach, and mentor junior Technical Architects, driving professional development. Renovate and transform the existing technology estate by leveraging innovative approaches (e.g., cloud, AI, IoT, and more). Skills and experience Essential Skills: You'll have a visible passion for Network Engineering, with the following skills or strong experience in: CCNP certification or demonstrable knowledge of the following: networking concepts, switching, routing, firewalling and load balancing using (CISCO) SD-WAN technologies and use of BGP (Boarder Gateway Protocol). Consistent track record of ability to lead complex technical architectures, championing innovation and best practices. Experience working across multiple domains or projects, coordinating with third-party suppliers and cross-government teams. Aptitude for anticipating future technologies and aligning solutions with broader strategies and business outcomes. Expertise in delivering secure, reliable, and scalable systems within defined time and quality constraints. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, translating complex technical topics for diverse audiences. Strategy and Planning Innovation (INOV) - Level 3 Enterprise and Business Architecture (STPL) - Level 3 Strategic Planning (ITSP) - Level 3 Solution Architecture (ARCH) - Level 5 Advice & Guidance Consultancy (CNSL) - Level 4 Specialist Advice (TECH) - Level 4 Desirable skills Strong grasp of agile methodologies, DevOps principles, and design patterns, paired with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF). Communicating clearly in accessible language, adapting to varied audiences and channels. Exposure to large-scale technology change programs or complex system integrations. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Infrastructure Support Engineer Location: Based in Central London (100% Onsite) This role will be working on a 24/7 shift rota (12 hour shifts 7am - 7pm & 7pm - 7am) Start date ASAP Six month initial contract Inside IR35, £430PD. Role Purpose The role holder is self-sufficient when resolving routine problems or enquiries across several products, product sets and systems or technologies for multiple stakeholders. The role holder is competent when working under pressure and has a degree of autonomy when dealing with unexpected problems, more complex escalations and helping to maintain the availability of the IT services delivered to end users. The role holder also delivers low to medium complexity work packages as part of customer implementation projects. Your role We are looking for a Infra Support Engineer to provide Service Desk Support, joining our Service Team of 1st and 2nd Line engineers. Your role will involve assisting high profile user community, with daily contact with customers and stake holders, via incident logging applications. Key Accountabilities * Technical Capability. Works within a team with some supervision supporting end users with technical queries relating to several products/systems (eg Microsoft products, operating systems, networks, applications, PCS). * Business Awareness. Develops an understanding of the customers' environment and service delivery requirements to enable the delivery of the service. * Process. Follows established processes/systems and recommends improvements to these as appropriate to resolve routine customer enquiries. Documents actions taken to resolve enquiries. * Problem Solving. Takes ownership for listening to and understanding the customer's problem. Escalates and/or gains support where necessary to resolve the problem. Uses relevant information to diagnose and to resolve or enable resolution in a timely manner. * Service Level. Escalates issues as necessary to deliver required service level and meet or exceed customer expectations/SLA. Monitors performance through statistical reporting and analysis. * Team Working. Acts as a team player being viewed by colleagues as an effective and helpful member of the team, demonstrating personal leadership and initiative. * Professional Development. Takes responsibility for learning about current products/systems to build own technical knowledge to support business requirements. Key Performance Indicators * Technical Assessments. * Evidence of sharing and re-use of knowledge. * Correct management of processes followed to deliver service. * Improvement/enhancements to service delivery. * Known errors with workarounds or fixes loaded in knowledge database. * Percentage of customer problems resolved within required timescales. * Meets service level requirements. * Feedback from colleagues, manager and customers * Contribution to service improvements. * Up to date personal learning plan. Core Windows Server Technology including in depth knowledge of at least 3 of the following: - Windows updates via WSUS - Understanding of GPO and Active Directory - DNS - Active Directory - User Account Management - DFS - Analysis of Windows Log Files - Veritas NetBackup, backup scheduling and media management - WIN Server 2012/2019 - WIN11 VDI's - Horizon Brokers - Veeam - HCI Solution - IDAM - Oracle/SQL - WIN7 Workstations. - Exchange 2013 on Windows 2008 Server - VMWare and Knowledge of Server infrastructure, VMware Technologies - Open VMS Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Software Product Support Engineer (SC Cleared) 6 Months initial contract Minimum of 4 days per week on site in Bristol 68 per hour (Inside IR35) My client, in the defence industry, are looking for an SC ClearedSoftware Product Support Engineer to join their fast-paced team on an initial 6 month contract. Please note - Due to the nature of the client and the project, the selected candidate must have ACTIVE SC Clearance and be a Sole British National Responsibilities in the role- We are looking for a capable software engineer who can support our in-service missile-system middleware solutions and work as part of a small team to investigate and fix issues as they arise. Debugging and engineering investigation is a big part of the job, as the software is complex and we require someone with an inquisitive nature to be able to investigate issues and discuss solutions with our customers. Our products require Linux Operating System (OS) configuration, support and security solution maintenance, so experience of Linux is necessary for this position. Working across multiple applications on both land and maritime projects in the systems software department, this role allows for involvement in many of the most advanced missile systems in the world, across multiple warfare domains. Skillset/experience required: Experience with C or C++ (At least one of these is essential), Ada, and/or JavaScript, shell scripting languages with a solid background in software engineering. Experience configuring and maintaining Linux OSs (Redhat and/or Ubuntu) including Kernel configuration and Kernel test. A passion for software engineering, with the ability to innovate and think critically to understand and solve complex software problems. This is a technical support role, so clear communication of technical matters to non-technical stakeholders is an essential skill. Comfortable working with a team in a collaborative environment, communicating and contributing to resolve emerging issues. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Software Product Support Engineer (SC Cleared) 6 Months initial contract Minimum of 4 days per week on site in Bristol 68 per hour (Inside IR35) My client, in the defence industry, are looking for an SC ClearedSoftware Product Support Engineer to join their fast-paced team on an initial 6 month contract. Please note - Due to the nature of the client and the project, the selected candidate must have ACTIVE SC Clearance and be a Sole British National Responsibilities in the role- We are looking for a capable software engineer who can support our in-service missile-system middleware solutions and work as part of a small team to investigate and fix issues as they arise. Debugging and engineering investigation is a big part of the job, as the software is complex and we require someone with an inquisitive nature to be able to investigate issues and discuss solutions with our customers. Our products require Linux Operating System (OS) configuration, support and security solution maintenance, so experience of Linux is necessary for this position. Working across multiple applications on both land and maritime projects in the systems software department, this role allows for involvement in many of the most advanced missile systems in the world, across multiple warfare domains. Skillset/experience required: Experience with C or C++ (At least one of these is essential), Ada, and/or JavaScript, shell scripting languages with a solid background in software engineering. Experience configuring and maintaining Linux OSs (Redhat and/or Ubuntu) including Kernel configuration and Kernel test. A passion for software engineering, with the ability to innovate and think critically to understand and solve complex software problems. This is a technical support role, so clear communication of technical matters to non-technical stakeholders is an essential skill. Comfortable working with a team in a collaborative environment, communicating and contributing to resolve emerging issues. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for an experienced Quality Inspector be engaged on a contract basis in Bristol/Bridgwater. Role Description: Conduct on-site field inspection activities Carrying out measurement activities to ensure that they meet the required specifications and are compliant. Liaise with all relevant stakeholders including the Team, Client and Supply chain to ensure QC guidance is provided and adhered to. Ensure compliance, investigation of non-conforming products/processes and ensuring effective corrective and preventive action is taken to close out NCRs. Facilitate and support project team with root cause analysis, corrective action, and continual improvement of processes. Management and assurance of Life-Time Quality Records generated in support of activities performed on a highly regulated nuclear site. Provide Review, approval, management and verification of supplier Manufacturing Inspection and Test Plans required for activities performed on and off site. Ensure the quality of the project, product, records, service and their supporting processes meet the standards and specifications required by the associated NEC4 contract. Duties: Carry out project QC activities in accordance with client contract requirements. Root cause analysis and implementation of corrective action for process related concerns. Assist in establishing, implementing and maintaining the quality management system. Work in line with the management system and support any improvement opportunities in process and work instructions. Escalate all issues to the Quality Engineers and Managers. Carry out internal audit and supplier audit as requested by internal stakeholders, ensuring contract quality requirements are in accordance with client specifications. Provide support to staff to ensure that processes comply with the relevant requirements of the contract specification, quality plans, the quality management system and international standards Conduct audits, including closing out audit findings, creating audit finding reports and determine proper corrective and preventive actions. Ensuring that the arrangements identified in the Project QA/QC Strategy are implemented within the project; typically this will include the Project Execution Populating the supplier Quality Plans and Inspection and Test plans with the appropriate hold witness and review points. Carrying out monitoring, witness inspections, test and verifications as identified in the supplier Quality or Inspection and Test Plan. Ensure that Lifetime Quality Records are being generated and verified concurrent with manufacturing, installation or build activities. Raising non-conformance report for products / services that do not satisfy the specified requirements. Promote company and client quality objectives and expectations. Qualifications / Experience Civils/Mech/EC&I background required ISO 9001 Lead Auditor / Internal Auditor. QC grade Training desirable Third party / supplier auditing. NCR generation and management. Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 Understanding of ISO 14001 / 45001 requirements. Worked in highly regulated industries. Experience and understanding of process improvement. Membership of appropriate professional body (I.e., CQI) or willingness to attain. Experience of working in highly regulated industry. Min requirements Proven and Solid experience in area of specialisation. QC Grade Training advantageous. Auditor/lead auditor certificate desired. Good oral and written communication skills; working knowledge of word-processing and integrated software applications; organisational skills and ability to perform detail-oriented work are required. Position may require travel. Successful candidates to ideally be Security Cleared (SC) or have no issue in obtaining SC. Why We're Different: Westlakes Recruit are a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients' mission critical objectives. Smarter, faster, more agile - we have a laser focus on nuclear, with deep sectoral knowledge. We develop nuclear talent pools before you know you need them! We do Nuclear. We only do Nuclear. We do all of Nuclear. Powering a Diverse Nuclear Future: As an equal opportunities business, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.

SOC Manager 6 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid/Leamington & Gaydon - Hybrid as per business need Rate: £Market rates p/d (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a SOC Manager to join the team. As SOC Manager you will: * Oversee SOC activities by reviewing your team's performance metrics, incident reports and other key indicators * Lead incident response efforts when a security incident occurs, the SOC team has to respond as quickly as possible * Lead these efforts by establishing clear incident response procedures and protocols and conveying them to the team * Analyse incident reports to understand your organization's security posture by reviewing incident reports, SOC managers identify patterns and trends that may indicate weaknesses or vulnerabilities in their security defences * Serve as the point of contact (POC) for security incidents within the company. You are the primary liaison between the SOC team, other internal stakeholders, and external parties such as vendors, clients or regulatory bodies. * Be responsible for conducting information security investigations as a result of security incidents. These are previously identified by the Level 2 security analyst who are monitoring the security consoles from various SOC entry channels (SIEM, Tickets, Email and Phone) End to end security incident management. You will play a key role in providing the highest level of technical expertise and handling the most complex security incidents. Key Responsibilities: * Manage service and process improvements of SOC, auditing SOC incidents, identifying new use cases and automations * POC for SOC engineering team, threat intelligence analyst and Threat exposure management * Act as a point of escalation for Level-2 SOC security analysts in support of information security investigations to provide guidance and oversight on incident resolution and containment techniques * Act as the lead coordinator to individual information security incidents * Mentor security analysts regarding risk management, information security controls, incident analysis, incident response, SIEM monitoring, and other operational tasks (tools, techniques, Procedures) in support of technologies managed by the Security Operations Centre. * Document incidents from initial detection through final resolution * Ensure threat management, threat modelling, identify threat vectors and develop use cases for security monitoring * Create reports, dashboards, metrics for SOC operations and presentation to Sr. Mgmt. * Act as focal point for any investigations involving security; to prepare reports and note follow up action * Participate in the role of Incident Manager during any incidents and emergencies * Ensure that all business recovery/contingency plans and/or procedures held within the security control rooms are always kept up to date * Coordinate with IT teams on escalations, tracking, performance issues, and outages Key skills & experience: * Strong knowledge in Authentication, End Point Security, Internet Policy Enforcement, Firewalls, Web Content Filtering, Database Activity Monitoring (DAM), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Identity and Access Management (IAM) and SOC advancements such as EDR and SOAR * Good knowledge of SIEM technologies, like Google Chronicle, Splunk ES or QRadar * In-depth familiarity with security policies based on industry standards and best practices * Experienced within the information security field, with emphasis on security operations, incident management, intrusion analysis, security device installations, configuration, and troubleshooting (e. g., Firewall, IDS, etc.) * Experience in Log source integration and in Developing new correlation rules & Parser writing * Experienced in SOC automation development, cloud operations (e. g. AWS), Designing, building security operations centers and Regulatory Compliance * Ability to lead and communicate efficiently within a team environment along with Incident management process development and/or incident management experience * Solid understanding of information technology and information security required * Excellent communication and presentation skills with demonstrated skill in presenting analytical data effectively to varied audiences (including executives) * Ability to work well under pressure with differing levels of Management This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.