Role Summary
Be at the forefront of ICT improvements and transformation within the Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS). We are seeking a visionary leader to shape our future ICT and digital strategy, make further improvements to our infrastructure and ensure our ICT systems are resilient, reliable, and accessible to all staff 24/7.
This is a new role leading the development of an integrated ICT strategy and technology roadmap and overseeing the delivery of technology initiatives. This business-critical position will require you to work effectively with key stakeholders to create and implement an ICT strategy which aligns with our organisational goals and ambitions, ensures the integration and enhancement of our systems and improved user experience.
This role will require an ambitious, forward-thinking individual who has the technical knowledge, drive and passion to make a big difference. You will have a unique opportunity to make the role your own and bring your experience, ideas, influencing skills and technical expertise to our organisation. With challenging budgets, a creative and innovative approach is key, as is the exploration of potential funding sources.
Some of the things you’ll be doing
Strategic Leadership : Drive continuous improvement, culture change, and effective performance management. Act as the advocate for AF&RS’s digital vision, engaging leadership and representing AF&RS in local and national digital forums.
Expert Consultation : Offer expert guidance on ICT matters to senior stakeholders and the Fire Authority, enabling discussions on modern ICT and digital technology.
System Management : Ensure the efficiency, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness of ICT systems and technology. Oversee external IT helpdesk providers and business continuity plans.
Infrastructure Enhancement : Drive continual improvements to the ICT infrastructure to ensure a solid foundation and enhanced user experience. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement improvements, presenting robust business cases for investment.
Digital Horizon-Scanning : Stay updated on digital developments and evaluate new technologies potential benefits, risks, and affordability aligned with the ICT strategy.
Strategy Development : Lead the creation and implementation of AF&RS’s cohesive ICT and Digital Strategy, fostering innovative and integrated improvements.
Project Oversight : Oversee the successful delivery of all ICT, digital, and systems projects. Establish governance structures, aligning with the ICT strategy and legal compliance.
Change Management : Implement efficient change processes, improving service quality and business continuity while minimising disruption.
Risk Management: Proactively assess and monitor ICT-related risks across AF&RS, implementing effective controls and mitigations.
Resource Optimisation : Develop an appropriate ICT organisational structure, optimising internal and external resources to ensure delivery and an integrated approach.
Team Leadership : Provide training and mentoring to internal ICT staff, fostering a responsive and agile cross-functional team.
Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with stakeholders across AF&RS, building strong internal networks to maximise technology benefits.
Policy Implementation : Develop and implement up-to-date ICT policies ensuring robust controls across AF&RS. Liaise with internal data protection teams, ensuring ICT developments are compliant with relevant information legislation. Act as the Deputy Senior Risk Owner ensuring high-quality governance standards and compliance.
Training Alignment : Identify and evaluate ICT training aligned with the ICT strategy and budget requirements.
Budget Management : Manage ICT budgets aligned with the ICT strategy, forecasting and reviewing budgetary arrangements and exploring potential funding opportunities.
What we’ll need from you:
Essential:
Proven experience in senior ICT leadership role, driving digital transformation and strategy (ideally within the emergency services or public sector – but not essential).
Demonstrable experience in design, sourcing, transition, delivery and implementation of new technology and data capabilities.
Excellent up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Extensive knowledge of digital, data and technology regulations and best practice methodologies (e.g. ITIL, ISO) and performance benchmarking. You will also maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Significant experience of leading and managing high performing teams (via direct or matrix management).
Proven experience of strategic service planning, business processes, developing, leading, and implementing IT/ICT strategies and change programs.
Experience of successfully managing high quality business-as-usual (BAU) ICT, while also inspiring, leading, and driving innovative solutions.
Proven experience of proactively managing business continuity and cyber security arrangements.
Significant experience of dealing with vendors and third parties including experience of procuring, negotiating, and robustly managing business-critical service contractors.
Degree level education, or equivalent, in business, computer science or a related field of study, or proven relevant business experience.
Professional ICT qualifications (such as ITIL or accredited status such as Chartered IT Professional CITP), or equivalent through a combination of proven relevant training, experience and evidenced continuing professional development.
Highly effective communication and influencing skills across the full breadth of written, verbal, presentation, and digital media. You will be able to engage, advise and explain technical matters in a non-technical way.
Adaptable, inclusive, and values-based leadership and people management skills.
Relationship building and collaboration skills with the ability to influence strategic thinking and approaches to complex service issues.
Strong analytical, research, numerical and decision-making skills, to deal with complex service delivery.
Ability to manage and prioritise high workloads, with pressing and conflicting deadlines.
Desirable:
Comprehensive budget-creation and budget-management experience including identifying and evaluating opportunities, negotiation, and delivering efficiencies.
Experience of working in a climate of transformation and/or continuous improvement and supporting others in uncertain times.
Experience of working for an emergency service or local authority.
Experience of Information and Data Governance and/or of being a Senior Risk Information Officer (SIRO) or Deputy SIRO.
Experience of portfolio and project management methodologies and tailoring these for significant ICT projects and organisational context.
Proven ICT risk management experience.
High level of political awareness and acuity to interact with senior stakeholders and elected Members.
Foundation or Practitioner level qualification in programme or project management.
What you can expect in return
27 days annual holiday (plus public holidays) rising to 31 days after 5 years, and 32 after 10 years of service
Local Government Pension - Defined Benefit Scheme
Flexible and hybrid working
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Welfare and Wellbeing services
Staff Engagement Groups
Access to a Medical Intervention Scheme which can support staff to access private medical assessments and treatments
Access to Blue Light card with offers online and high street discounts
Use of the multi-gym, sports hall, restaurant, free parking, and beautiful open surroundings at our Headquarters in Portishead
Please note - as this post is based at our Headquarters which we share with Avon & Somerset Police, the successful applicant will be required to undergo a security clearance check & DBS check.
Further Information
If you would like to have an informal conversation with the hiring manager for this role please contact recruitment@avonfire.gov.uk to request this.
How to apply: The full job description can be found on our careers pages: Head of ICT | Yes You Can! The Avon Fire & Rescue Service Job . Once you have read the job description please submit a tailored CV demonstrating how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.
Late applications will not be accepted. Please quote job reference number 1023 [JD number] on any communications. Thank you.
Avon Fire & Rescue Service is committed to securing equality of opportunity. W e welcome applications from all members of our community who are currently under-represented at Avon Fire & Rescue Service, particularly women, Disabled people and members of ethnic minority communities.
Dec 20, 2023
Full time
Role Summary
Be at the forefront of ICT improvements and transformation within the Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS). We are seeking a visionary leader to shape our future ICT and digital strategy, make further improvements to our infrastructure and ensure our ICT systems are resilient, reliable, and accessible to all staff 24/7.
This is a new role leading the development of an integrated ICT strategy and technology roadmap and overseeing the delivery of technology initiatives. This business-critical position will require you to work effectively with key stakeholders to create and implement an ICT strategy which aligns with our organisational goals and ambitions, ensures the integration and enhancement of our systems and improved user experience.
This role will require an ambitious, forward-thinking individual who has the technical knowledge, drive and passion to make a big difference. You will have a unique opportunity to make the role your own and bring your experience, ideas, influencing skills and technical expertise to our organisation. With challenging budgets, a creative and innovative approach is key, as is the exploration of potential funding sources.
Some of the things you’ll be doing
Strategic Leadership : Drive continuous improvement, culture change, and effective performance management. Act as the advocate for AF&RS’s digital vision, engaging leadership and representing AF&RS in local and national digital forums.
Expert Consultation : Offer expert guidance on ICT matters to senior stakeholders and the Fire Authority, enabling discussions on modern ICT and digital technology.
System Management : Ensure the efficiency, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness of ICT systems and technology. Oversee external IT helpdesk providers and business continuity plans.
Infrastructure Enhancement : Drive continual improvements to the ICT infrastructure to ensure a solid foundation and enhanced user experience. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement improvements, presenting robust business cases for investment.
Digital Horizon-Scanning : Stay updated on digital developments and evaluate new technologies potential benefits, risks, and affordability aligned with the ICT strategy.
Strategy Development : Lead the creation and implementation of AF&RS’s cohesive ICT and Digital Strategy, fostering innovative and integrated improvements.
Project Oversight : Oversee the successful delivery of all ICT, digital, and systems projects. Establish governance structures, aligning with the ICT strategy and legal compliance.
Change Management : Implement efficient change processes, improving service quality and business continuity while minimising disruption.
Risk Management: Proactively assess and monitor ICT-related risks across AF&RS, implementing effective controls and mitigations.
Resource Optimisation : Develop an appropriate ICT organisational structure, optimising internal and external resources to ensure delivery and an integrated approach.
Team Leadership : Provide training and mentoring to internal ICT staff, fostering a responsive and agile cross-functional team.
Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with stakeholders across AF&RS, building strong internal networks to maximise technology benefits.
Policy Implementation : Develop and implement up-to-date ICT policies ensuring robust controls across AF&RS. Liaise with internal data protection teams, ensuring ICT developments are compliant with relevant information legislation. Act as the Deputy Senior Risk Owner ensuring high-quality governance standards and compliance.
Training Alignment : Identify and evaluate ICT training aligned with the ICT strategy and budget requirements.
Budget Management : Manage ICT budgets aligned with the ICT strategy, forecasting and reviewing budgetary arrangements and exploring potential funding opportunities.
What we’ll need from you:
Essential:
Proven experience in senior ICT leadership role, driving digital transformation and strategy (ideally within the emergency services or public sector – but not essential).
Demonstrable experience in design, sourcing, transition, delivery and implementation of new technology and data capabilities.
Excellent up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Extensive knowledge of digital, data and technology regulations and best practice methodologies (e.g. ITIL, ISO) and performance benchmarking. You will also maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Significant experience of leading and managing high performing teams (via direct or matrix management).
Proven experience of strategic service planning, business processes, developing, leading, and implementing IT/ICT strategies and change programs.
Experience of successfully managing high quality business-as-usual (BAU) ICT, while also inspiring, leading, and driving innovative solutions.
Proven experience of proactively managing business continuity and cyber security arrangements.
Significant experience of dealing with vendors and third parties including experience of procuring, negotiating, and robustly managing business-critical service contractors.
Degree level education, or equivalent, in business, computer science or a related field of study, or proven relevant business experience.
Professional ICT qualifications (such as ITIL or accredited status such as Chartered IT Professional CITP), or equivalent through a combination of proven relevant training, experience and evidenced continuing professional development.
Highly effective communication and influencing skills across the full breadth of written, verbal, presentation, and digital media. You will be able to engage, advise and explain technical matters in a non-technical way.
Adaptable, inclusive, and values-based leadership and people management skills.
Relationship building and collaboration skills with the ability to influence strategic thinking and approaches to complex service issues.
Strong analytical, research, numerical and decision-making skills, to deal with complex service delivery.
Ability to manage and prioritise high workloads, with pressing and conflicting deadlines.
Desirable:
Comprehensive budget-creation and budget-management experience including identifying and evaluating opportunities, negotiation, and delivering efficiencies.
Experience of working in a climate of transformation and/or continuous improvement and supporting others in uncertain times.
Experience of working for an emergency service or local authority.
Experience of Information and Data Governance and/or of being a Senior Risk Information Officer (SIRO) or Deputy SIRO.
Experience of portfolio and project management methodologies and tailoring these for significant ICT projects and organisational context.
Proven ICT risk management experience.
High level of political awareness and acuity to interact with senior stakeholders and elected Members.
Foundation or Practitioner level qualification in programme or project management.
What you can expect in return
27 days annual holiday (plus public holidays) rising to 31 days after 5 years, and 32 after 10 years of service
Local Government Pension - Defined Benefit Scheme
Flexible and hybrid working
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Welfare and Wellbeing services
Staff Engagement Groups
Access to a Medical Intervention Scheme which can support staff to access private medical assessments and treatments
Access to Blue Light card with offers online and high street discounts
Use of the multi-gym, sports hall, restaurant, free parking, and beautiful open surroundings at our Headquarters in Portishead
Please note - as this post is based at our Headquarters which we share with Avon & Somerset Police, the successful applicant will be required to undergo a security clearance check & DBS check.
Further Information
If you would like to have an informal conversation with the hiring manager for this role please contact recruitment@avonfire.gov.uk to request this.
How to apply: The full job description can be found on our careers pages: Head of ICT | Yes You Can! The Avon Fire & Rescue Service Job . Once you have read the job description please submit a tailored CV demonstrating how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.
Late applications will not be accepted. Please quote job reference number 1023 [JD number] on any communications. Thank you.
Avon Fire & Rescue Service is committed to securing equality of opportunity. W e welcome applications from all members of our community who are currently under-represented at Avon Fire & Rescue Service, particularly women, Disabled people and members of ethnic minority communities.
This is a key leadership role within the IT and Change function, responsible for overall operation and governance of the IT department and reporting directly to the group IT Director.
You will be responsible for defining policy, process and working practices and for ensuring an effective IT Support service to the Group.
A full-time post, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. Remote working, but occasional requirement to attend a site office.
Responsibilities include:
IT Service Delivery
Establishing, configuring and providing adoption assurance for service tooling
Oversight and co-ordination of incidents and requests on behalf of engineers within each subsidiary
Build relationships with senior leaderships within Group companies
Providing service reporting to senor leadership within each business
Delivery of Key IT Processes, in line with ISO27001 and ITIL, including:
Incident and Major Incident
Change Control
Access Control
Disaster Recovery Test Scheduling and Reporting
Service Desk Management
Information Security Audit
Capacity management
Vulnerability Management
Asset Management and SAM
Knowledgebase Management
Chairs the Businesses Monthly Governance meetings
Liaises with Group and subsidiary compliance teams to enable ongoing review of controls
Delivers the Group IT Risk Treatment Plan, updated the IT risk Register accordingly
Governance of MS Teams and SharePoint
Manages Vendors and Suppliers in line with the Group Supplier policy
Profile: Skills, experience, education
Skills
Strong technical awareness without being an expert
Excellent verbal, written, organisational communication skills
Strong background in ISO27001 and ITIL
Service leadership
Able to lead and mentor others who are not direct reports
Able to build relationships and engage with senior stakeholders
Customer service oriented
Knowledge of DR techniques and technologies
Strong awareness and experience of implementing IT Service management tools
Experience
5 years (or able to demonstrate excellent experience) of managing an IT Operation / Service Desk
Experience of working in a multi subsidiary business desirable
Experience of working within regulated industries preferred
Qualifications – Essential
Degree or equivalent
ITIL V4 Foundation
Qualifications – Desirable
ITIL V4 Create, Deliver, Support
ISO27001 Auditor
Formal training in people leadership
Role conditional on passing employee vetting process which includes a 5 year employment reference check, 3 year financial probity and basic criminal disclosure check.
We offer an unrivalled benefits package including flexible working arrangements, enhanced maternity & paternity, private medical insurance, medical cash plan, company sick pay, 5% matched pension, up to 27 days paid holiday (subject to length of service increments) plus bank holidays on top and option to top up by 5 days per year through our flexible leave scheme.
Kuro Health actively promotes equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates with the right mix of talent, skills and potential.
Sep 08, 2023
Full time
This is a key leadership role within the IT and Change function, responsible for overall operation and governance of the IT department and reporting directly to the group IT Director.
You will be responsible for defining policy, process and working practices and for ensuring an effective IT Support service to the Group.
A full-time post, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. Remote working, but occasional requirement to attend a site office.
Responsibilities include:
IT Service Delivery
Establishing, configuring and providing adoption assurance for service tooling
Oversight and co-ordination of incidents and requests on behalf of engineers within each subsidiary
Build relationships with senior leaderships within Group companies
Providing service reporting to senor leadership within each business
Delivery of Key IT Processes, in line with ISO27001 and ITIL, including:
Incident and Major Incident
Change Control
Access Control
Disaster Recovery Test Scheduling and Reporting
Service Desk Management
Information Security Audit
Capacity management
Vulnerability Management
Asset Management and SAM
Knowledgebase Management
Chairs the Businesses Monthly Governance meetings
Liaises with Group and subsidiary compliance teams to enable ongoing review of controls
Delivers the Group IT Risk Treatment Plan, updated the IT risk Register accordingly
Governance of MS Teams and SharePoint
Manages Vendors and Suppliers in line with the Group Supplier policy
Profile: Skills, experience, education
Skills
Strong technical awareness without being an expert
Excellent verbal, written, organisational communication skills
Strong background in ISO27001 and ITIL
Service leadership
Able to lead and mentor others who are not direct reports
Able to build relationships and engage with senior stakeholders
Customer service oriented
Knowledge of DR techniques and technologies
Strong awareness and experience of implementing IT Service management tools
Experience
5 years (or able to demonstrate excellent experience) of managing an IT Operation / Service Desk
Experience of working in a multi subsidiary business desirable
Experience of working within regulated industries preferred
Qualifications – Essential
Degree or equivalent
ITIL V4 Foundation
Qualifications – Desirable
ITIL V4 Create, Deliver, Support
ISO27001 Auditor
Formal training in people leadership
Role conditional on passing employee vetting process which includes a 5 year employment reference check, 3 year financial probity and basic criminal disclosure check.
We offer an unrivalled benefits package including flexible working arrangements, enhanced maternity & paternity, private medical insurance, medical cash plan, company sick pay, 5% matched pension, up to 27 days paid holiday (subject to length of service increments) plus bank holidays on top and option to top up by 5 days per year through our flexible leave scheme.
Kuro Health actively promotes equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates with the right mix of talent, skills and potential.
MBS have an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT Director to join our Colnbrook based team delivering IT services and infrastructure across our UK and European locations.
With a strong focus on customer service, you will be leading the decision-making process for scope and delivery of services to both internal and external customers. You will be responsible for providing network connectivity and software services and ensuring delivery of a scalable, secure, and resilient service.
In this role, you will be responsible for understanding the needs and developing the architecture of the company's information technology operations and infrastructure, including the creation and implementation of IT strategy, processes, services, and solutions to our users and customers across the different business units.
Part of this role will be the development of a business service to resell network services and you should have some experience of working with customers and developing a revenue generating service.
As IT Director, you will work closely with the senior management team to identify and prioritise technology initiatives that align with the company's goals in a fast pace and growing business.
You will also be responsible for developing and managing the IT budget and ensuring that all IT projects are completed on time and within budget limits.
The successful candidate will be agile, strategic as well as a good leader and communicator across all levels of the business. They will have a genuine drive to deliver high quality service, improve systems, resilience, and security across the business.
Mar 10, 2023
Full time
MBS have an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT Director to join our Colnbrook based team delivering IT services and infrastructure across our UK and European locations.
With a strong focus on customer service, you will be leading the decision-making process for scope and delivery of services to both internal and external customers. You will be responsible for providing network connectivity and software services and ensuring delivery of a scalable, secure, and resilient service.
In this role, you will be responsible for understanding the needs and developing the architecture of the company's information technology operations and infrastructure, including the creation and implementation of IT strategy, processes, services, and solutions to our users and customers across the different business units.
Part of this role will be the development of a business service to resell network services and you should have some experience of working with customers and developing a revenue generating service.
As IT Director, you will work closely with the senior management team to identify and prioritise technology initiatives that align with the company's goals in a fast pace and growing business.
You will also be responsible for developing and managing the IT budget and ensuring that all IT projects are completed on time and within budget limits.
The successful candidate will be agile, strategic as well as a good leader and communicator across all levels of the business. They will have a genuine drive to deliver high quality service, improve systems, resilience, and security across the business.
East And North Herts Nhs Trust
Lister Hospital, Coreys Mill Lane, Stevenage, UK
It is an exciting time to join us here at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust. Digital technology is helping to change the way that we care for patients and the Digital Team is at the forefront of those changes, delivering our digital roadmap to support our clinical strategy.
This is an exciting and challenging role that will play a key part in making a real digital difference to our Clinical and operational colleagues as well as our patients and wider Hertfordshire community.
In this high profile role, you will have accountability for the successful development and delivery of the Trust 's digital programme, with overall responsibility for managing the digital portfolio and the successful delivery of all supporting workstreams. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation to support this delivery and adoption of digital transformation.
In addition to digital programme delivery, you will also have responsibility for managing the financial resources and contracts relating to your portfolio, as well as leading and inspiring your team and others around you.
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
We run the following hospitals: • The Lister Hospital, Stevenage • New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City • Hertford County, Hertford • Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood
We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.
We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns and we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made and considered formally, and will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.
Dec 30, 2022
Full time
It is an exciting time to join us here at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust. Digital technology is helping to change the way that we care for patients and the Digital Team is at the forefront of those changes, delivering our digital roadmap to support our clinical strategy.
This is an exciting and challenging role that will play a key part in making a real digital difference to our Clinical and operational colleagues as well as our patients and wider Hertfordshire community.
In this high profile role, you will have accountability for the successful development and delivery of the Trust 's digital programme, with overall responsibility for managing the digital portfolio and the successful delivery of all supporting workstreams. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation to support this delivery and adoption of digital transformation.
In addition to digital programme delivery, you will also have responsibility for managing the financial resources and contracts relating to your portfolio, as well as leading and inspiring your team and others around you.
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
We run the following hospitals: • The Lister Hospital, Stevenage • New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City • Hertford County, Hertford • Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood
We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.
We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns and we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made and considered formally, and will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.
Senior Application Development Specialist – Flood
Closing date: 29 January 2023
Location: Flexible
Salary: £47,408 - £52,359 (Grade 8)
Contract type : Permanent
Work pattern: You will need to work as part of a flexible shift pattern to cover service hours of 8am to 6pm. There are also requirements for weekend working when required to meet the business needs. Also, you will need to work on a time specific rota providing an ‘Out of Hours’ ICT Service to an agreed level.
Post numbers: 203403
Job Description
Working as part of the Flood Warning and Informing service, provide a high level of technical expertise in ICT development, delivering code to standards for internal and external systems, in conjunction with other team members and third party (technical partner) developers.
Will assist in setting the future direction for NRW and the National Flood Service approach to the agile development of in-house applications in line with our rolling 18-month technology roadmap.
The role will operate primarily at tactical and operational levels, with some strategic components relating to the need to constantly review and assess the future development needs of National Flood Service cloud-based services in supporting delivery of NRWs digital strategy
You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the following:
Degree or equivalent in a technical ICT discipline plus a proven track record of working in a development team.
Ability to deliver and manage agile Web development projects.
Experience of working within a Microsoft Azure and Office 365 environment.
Ability to troubleshoot and make recommendations on the resilience and supportability of solutions.
Experience of working in Visual Studio and Azure DevOps.
Knowledge of Rest APIs, HTML 5, CSS, C#, MVC, JavaScript, and Microsoft SQL.
Understanding of the latest Azure offerings including API Manager, Azure Functions, Azure LogicApps and Azure Insights.
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:
Agile and flexible working
Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3%
28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs
Health and wellbeing benefits and support
Weekly well-being hour to use as you choose
For more information, please visit our website.
Dec 08, 2022
Full time
Senior Application Development Specialist – Flood
Closing date: 29 January 2023
Location: Flexible
Salary: £47,408 - £52,359 (Grade 8)
Contract type : Permanent
Work pattern: You will need to work as part of a flexible shift pattern to cover service hours of 8am to 6pm. There are also requirements for weekend working when required to meet the business needs. Also, you will need to work on a time specific rota providing an ‘Out of Hours’ ICT Service to an agreed level.
Post numbers: 203403
Job Description
Working as part of the Flood Warning and Informing service, provide a high level of technical expertise in ICT development, delivering code to standards for internal and external systems, in conjunction with other team members and third party (technical partner) developers.
Will assist in setting the future direction for NRW and the National Flood Service approach to the agile development of in-house applications in line with our rolling 18-month technology roadmap.
The role will operate primarily at tactical and operational levels, with some strategic components relating to the need to constantly review and assess the future development needs of National Flood Service cloud-based services in supporting delivery of NRWs digital strategy
You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the following:
Degree or equivalent in a technical ICT discipline plus a proven track record of working in a development team.
Ability to deliver and manage agile Web development projects.
Experience of working within a Microsoft Azure and Office 365 environment.
Ability to troubleshoot and make recommendations on the resilience and supportability of solutions.
Experience of working in Visual Studio and Azure DevOps.
Knowledge of Rest APIs, HTML 5, CSS, C#, MVC, JavaScript, and Microsoft SQL.
Understanding of the latest Azure offerings including API Manager, Azure Functions, Azure LogicApps and Azure Insights.
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:
Agile and flexible working
Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3%
28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs
Health and wellbeing benefits and support
Weekly well-being hour to use as you choose
For more information, please visit our website.
Senior IT Security Senior Analyst/Associate is required by a prestigious financial services organisation based in the city of London. Their IT Security function is responsible for operational security delivery within the business. This includes privileged access management, threat protection, threat detection and incident management. The scope covers IT Infrastructure and Business Application Security on a global basis. This role will be responsible for supporting the IT Security Manager in the delivery of IT Security services and providing assurance that they are fully operational and working as expected. Key Responsibilities: Supervise and review the performance of outsourced security functions, acting as an initial escalation point and to ensure services are dealt with efficiently in line with SLAs. Undertake IT Security investigations including analysis, expert opinion and reporting Contribute to the delivery of IT and cyber security improvement projects Play an active role in business/IT projects and operational processes (eg, change management, exception management) to assess projects/changes/exceptions from an IT security standpoint. Stay up-to-date on the latest security technologies and trends, and recommend new security measures as needed. Key Requirements: 5 years background in a related IT role Experience managing security products such as SIEM, TVM and PAM platforms Must be CISSP certified Experience of working with and overseeing outsourced security functions Strong technical skills especially tools within the E5/Microsoft 365/Defender suite Experienced with toolsets and technologies such as SIEM, PIM, PAM, Endpoint Protection, EDR, IPS/IDS, MFA, Encryption, Next Gen Firewalls. Experience of supporting cyber security, security event triage, incident response and recovery efforts Strong knowledge of operational security management and tooling across multiple platform environments especially those of the main cloud providers. For a full consultation please send your CV to Arc IT Recruitment.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Senior IT Security Senior Analyst/Associate is required by a prestigious financial services organisation based in the city of London. Their IT Security function is responsible for operational security delivery within the business. This includes privileged access management, threat protection, threat detection and incident management. The scope covers IT Infrastructure and Business Application Security on a global basis. This role will be responsible for supporting the IT Security Manager in the delivery of IT Security services and providing assurance that they are fully operational and working as expected. Key Responsibilities: Supervise and review the performance of outsourced security functions, acting as an initial escalation point and to ensure services are dealt with efficiently in line with SLAs. Undertake IT Security investigations including analysis, expert opinion and reporting Contribute to the delivery of IT and cyber security improvement projects Play an active role in business/IT projects and operational processes (eg, change management, exception management) to assess projects/changes/exceptions from an IT security standpoint. Stay up-to-date on the latest security technologies and trends, and recommend new security measures as needed. Key Requirements: 5 years background in a related IT role Experience managing security products such as SIEM, TVM and PAM platforms Must be CISSP certified Experience of working with and overseeing outsourced security functions Strong technical skills especially tools within the E5/Microsoft 365/Defender suite Experienced with toolsets and technologies such as SIEM, PIM, PAM, Endpoint Protection, EDR, IPS/IDS, MFA, Encryption, Next Gen Firewalls. Experience of supporting cyber security, security event triage, incident response and recovery efforts Strong knowledge of operational security management and tooling across multiple platform environments especially those of the main cloud providers. For a full consultation please send your CV to Arc IT Recruitment.
Back End Senior Developer Hybrid London 12 months contract Inside IR35 As a Senior Developer, you'll spearhead the design, development, and enhancement of integrated back-office solutions using Microsoft Development Technologies. Working closely with stakeholders, you'll ensure optimal solutions that meet requirements and adhere to technical constraints while considering total cost of ownership. Your role will encompass the full lifecycle of product delivery, from design to implementation and early life support. Expect to collaborate on planning and estimation, integrating bespoke data sources, and engaging with third parties when necessary. As part of the Team the Senior Developer will be expected to contribute to planning and estimation of work required to achieve the Team deliverables. The Authority will be undertaking bespoke development in delivering the end-to-end solution, so the resource will need to integrate with several bespoke data sources written by other parties, other working areas of the programme and project or engage with 3rd parties when necessary. Key Knowledge/Skills: Proficiency in agile practices with proven experience Mastery of industry-standard development methodologies and tools Expertise in C# .Net, C# .Net Core, TDD, Object-Oriented Design, and Git version control Extensive knowledge of Azure technologies, including API Manager, Active Directory, Functions, Service Bus, SQL Server, CosmosDB, Storage, and Azure DevOps Demonstrable experience in high-volume back-office transactional systems and payment processing, including card payments and Direct Debit mechanisms
Apr 18, 2024
Contractor
Back End Senior Developer Hybrid London 12 months contract Inside IR35 As a Senior Developer, you'll spearhead the design, development, and enhancement of integrated back-office solutions using Microsoft Development Technologies. Working closely with stakeholders, you'll ensure optimal solutions that meet requirements and adhere to technical constraints while considering total cost of ownership. Your role will encompass the full lifecycle of product delivery, from design to implementation and early life support. Expect to collaborate on planning and estimation, integrating bespoke data sources, and engaging with third parties when necessary. As part of the Team the Senior Developer will be expected to contribute to planning and estimation of work required to achieve the Team deliverables. The Authority will be undertaking bespoke development in delivering the end-to-end solution, so the resource will need to integrate with several bespoke data sources written by other parties, other working areas of the programme and project or engage with 3rd parties when necessary. Key Knowledge/Skills: Proficiency in agile practices with proven experience Mastery of industry-standard development methodologies and tools Expertise in C# .Net, C# .Net Core, TDD, Object-Oriented Design, and Git version control Extensive knowledge of Azure technologies, including API Manager, Active Directory, Functions, Service Bus, SQL Server, CosmosDB, Storage, and Azure DevOps Demonstrable experience in high-volume back-office transactional systems and payment processing, including card payments and Direct Debit mechanisms
Front End Senior Developer Hybrid London 12 months contract Inside IR35 As a Senior Frontend Developer, you'll leverage your expert knowledge of Microsoft Development Technologies to design, build, and enhance integrated back-office solutions. Collaborating closely with stakeholders, including Senior Product Owners, Test Analysts, and Solution Architects, you'll establish optimal solutions that meet requirements and adhere to technical constraints. Your responsibilities will encompass the full lifecycle of product delivery, from design to implementation and early life support. Expect to contribute to planning and estimation, integrate with bespoke data sources, and engage with third parties as needed. As part of the Digital Channel product area Team the Senior Developer will be responsible for the design, development, implementation and early life support of the Team deliverables. Key Knowledge/Skills: Proficiency in agile practices with proven experience Mastery of industry-standard development methodologies and tools Expertise in C# .Net, C# .Net Core, TDD, Object-Oriented Design, ASP.Net MVC, and Git version control Extensive knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, JQuery, and ReactJS Familiarity with cloud patterns and Azure technologies, including API Manager, Active Directory, Functions, Service Bus, SQL Server, CosmosDB, Storage, Azure DevOps, Azure Pipelines, Bicep, and App Insights Experience in maintaining high-volume web applications on Azure, ensuring accessibility (WCAG 2.1) compliance, and integrating with Crownpeak CMS
Apr 18, 2024
Contractor
Front End Senior Developer Hybrid London 12 months contract Inside IR35 As a Senior Frontend Developer, you'll leverage your expert knowledge of Microsoft Development Technologies to design, build, and enhance integrated back-office solutions. Collaborating closely with stakeholders, including Senior Product Owners, Test Analysts, and Solution Architects, you'll establish optimal solutions that meet requirements and adhere to technical constraints. Your responsibilities will encompass the full lifecycle of product delivery, from design to implementation and early life support. Expect to contribute to planning and estimation, integrate with bespoke data sources, and engage with third parties as needed. As part of the Digital Channel product area Team the Senior Developer will be responsible for the design, development, implementation and early life support of the Team deliverables. Key Knowledge/Skills: Proficiency in agile practices with proven experience Mastery of industry-standard development methodologies and tools Expertise in C# .Net, C# .Net Core, TDD, Object-Oriented Design, ASP.Net MVC, and Git version control Extensive knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, JQuery, and ReactJS Familiarity with cloud patterns and Azure technologies, including API Manager, Active Directory, Functions, Service Bus, SQL Server, CosmosDB, Storage, Azure DevOps, Azure Pipelines, Bicep, and App Insights Experience in maintaining high-volume web applications on Azure, ensuring accessibility (WCAG 2.1) compliance, and integrating with Crownpeak CMS
AV Technical Manager On-site Central London Full time Permanent Up to 65,000 dependant on experience Role overview: Are you ready to be at the forefront of cutting-edge AV technology? My client is seeking an AV Technical Manager to lead the charge in delivering exceptional AV services and technical support to their global clientele. Looking for a candidate to provide high level AV services, technical support, and technical management of clients AV sites. This role will be working with senior management teams to deliver real time AV services and incident management. What You'll Do: Master of AV: Lead the charge in managing my clients onsite AV systems, ensuring seamless operations and exceeding SLAs at every turn. Problem Solver Extraordinaire: Be the go-to guru for resolving escalated L2 issues, working hand-in-hand with the talented Engineering team to conquer any challenge. Global Connections: Forge strong partnerships with my clients global IT/UC/AV counterparts, ensuring smooth collaboration and superior service delivery. Knowledge Sharer: Share your expertise through comprehensive 'best-practice' training sessions, empowering the team to deliver excellence every step of the way. Tech Trailblazer: Stay ahead of the curve by conducting and documenting firmware and software updates, ensuring AV equipment remains at the forefront of innovation. Operational Maestro: Keep AV-enabled meeting rooms and environments operating at peak performance, ensuring every experience is nothing short of exceptional. Your Skills and Experience: Tech Savvy: Dive deep into the world of audio and video signal processing standards and protocols, bringing your expertise to the table in Crestron environments and beyond. Communication Champion: From conveying complex technical details to keeping calm under pressure, your superior communication skills are second to none. Organizational Wizard: Juggle multiple tasks with ease, staying organized and focused on delivering results even in the face of tight deadlines. Preferred Qualifications: Certification Champion: Hold certifications such as Avixa CTS and Cisco CCNA Video, ITIL Tech Toolbox: Whether it's digital audio mixers, lighting control, or vision mixing, your expertise knows no bounds. 3+ years industry experience in fields relating to technical management of AV environments 3+ years technical fault-finding experience, preferably demonstrated through a service desk or field service environment QSYS experience Experience working in a Crestron environment If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey in AV services and technical management, we want to hear from you! Please apply today.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
AV Technical Manager On-site Central London Full time Permanent Up to 65,000 dependant on experience Role overview: Are you ready to be at the forefront of cutting-edge AV technology? My client is seeking an AV Technical Manager to lead the charge in delivering exceptional AV services and technical support to their global clientele. Looking for a candidate to provide high level AV services, technical support, and technical management of clients AV sites. This role will be working with senior management teams to deliver real time AV services and incident management. What You'll Do: Master of AV: Lead the charge in managing my clients onsite AV systems, ensuring seamless operations and exceeding SLAs at every turn. Problem Solver Extraordinaire: Be the go-to guru for resolving escalated L2 issues, working hand-in-hand with the talented Engineering team to conquer any challenge. Global Connections: Forge strong partnerships with my clients global IT/UC/AV counterparts, ensuring smooth collaboration and superior service delivery. Knowledge Sharer: Share your expertise through comprehensive 'best-practice' training sessions, empowering the team to deliver excellence every step of the way. Tech Trailblazer: Stay ahead of the curve by conducting and documenting firmware and software updates, ensuring AV equipment remains at the forefront of innovation. Operational Maestro: Keep AV-enabled meeting rooms and environments operating at peak performance, ensuring every experience is nothing short of exceptional. Your Skills and Experience: Tech Savvy: Dive deep into the world of audio and video signal processing standards and protocols, bringing your expertise to the table in Crestron environments and beyond. Communication Champion: From conveying complex technical details to keeping calm under pressure, your superior communication skills are second to none. Organizational Wizard: Juggle multiple tasks with ease, staying organized and focused on delivering results even in the face of tight deadlines. Preferred Qualifications: Certification Champion: Hold certifications such as Avixa CTS and Cisco CCNA Video, ITIL Tech Toolbox: Whether it's digital audio mixers, lighting control, or vision mixing, your expertise knows no bounds. 3+ years industry experience in fields relating to technical management of AV environments 3+ years technical fault-finding experience, preferably demonstrated through a service desk or field service environment QSYS experience Experience working in a Crestron environment If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey in AV services and technical management, we want to hear from you! Please apply today.
Senior IT Security Senior Analyst/Associate is required by a prestigious financial services organisation based in the city of London. Their IT Security function is responsible for operational security delivery within the business. This includes privileged access management, threat protection, threat detection and incident management. The scope covers IT Infrastructure and Business Application Security on a global basis. This role will be responsible for supporting the IT Security Manager in the delivery of IT Security services and providing assurance that they are fully operational and working as expected. Key Responsibilities: Supervise and review the performance of outsourced security functions, acting as an initial escalation point and to ensure services are dealt with efficiently in line with SLAs. Undertake IT Security investigations including analysis, expert opinion and reporting Contribute to the delivery of IT and cyber security improvement projects Play an active role in business/IT projects and operational processes (eg, change management, exception management) to assess projects/changes/exceptions from an IT security standpoint. Stay up-to-date on the latest security technologies and trends, and recommend new security measures as needed. Key Requirements: 5 years background in a related IT role Experience managing security products such as SIEM, TVM and PAM platforms Must be CISSP certified Experience of working with and overseeing outsourced security functions Strong technical skills especially tools within the E5/Microsoft 365/Defender suite Experienced with toolsets and technologies such as SIEM, PIM, PAM, Endpoint Protection, EDR, IPS/IDS, MFA, Encryption, Next Gen Firewalls. Experience of supporting cyber security, security event triage, incident response and recovery efforts Strong knowledge of operational security management and tooling across multiple platform environments especially those of the main cloud providers. For a full consultation please send your CV to Arc IT Recruitment.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Senior IT Security Senior Analyst/Associate is required by a prestigious financial services organisation based in the city of London. Their IT Security function is responsible for operational security delivery within the business. This includes privileged access management, threat protection, threat detection and incident management. The scope covers IT Infrastructure and Business Application Security on a global basis. This role will be responsible for supporting the IT Security Manager in the delivery of IT Security services and providing assurance that they are fully operational and working as expected. Key Responsibilities: Supervise and review the performance of outsourced security functions, acting as an initial escalation point and to ensure services are dealt with efficiently in line with SLAs. Undertake IT Security investigations including analysis, expert opinion and reporting Contribute to the delivery of IT and cyber security improvement projects Play an active role in business/IT projects and operational processes (eg, change management, exception management) to assess projects/changes/exceptions from an IT security standpoint. Stay up-to-date on the latest security technologies and trends, and recommend new security measures as needed. Key Requirements: 5 years background in a related IT role Experience managing security products such as SIEM, TVM and PAM platforms Must be CISSP certified Experience of working with and overseeing outsourced security functions Strong technical skills especially tools within the E5/Microsoft 365/Defender suite Experienced with toolsets and technologies such as SIEM, PIM, PAM, Endpoint Protection, EDR, IPS/IDS, MFA, Encryption, Next Gen Firewalls. Experience of supporting cyber security, security event triage, incident response and recovery efforts Strong knowledge of operational security management and tooling across multiple platform environments especially those of the main cloud providers. For a full consultation please send your CV to Arc IT Recruitment.
Position: Windows/Dell Infra Admin Location: Rugby, UK Duration: Permanent JOB DESCRIPTION: As a Senior Windows Infrastructure Admin/Engineer, you'll have a broad remit of responsibilities across the entire Windows infrastructure, service operations and support, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group policy, MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) and Windows Server 2003 to 2012 R2 and Widows desktop solutions. You will proactively troubleshoot complex issues, devising innovative solutions and proactively introducing improvements, enhancements, and automation. Working with a wide variety of platforms and programming languages, you will be a key player in delivering a reliable, high-quality trading environment as part of a diverse, globally distributed team. Essential Responsibilities/Qualifications: Take ownership of Active Directory and Windows Server infrastructure, service operations and support. Proven track record in a similar role supporting and maintaining Microsoft AD & Server Environments. Lead on all phases of Active Directory and Windows Server estate life cycle management. Lead on troubleshooting Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, MFA and Group Policy issues. Strong technical experience in administering MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) technologies across server and client components. Actively manage and monitor Active Directory and Server estate related ServiceNow tickets, and remediations from monitoring and alerting systems. Strong Windows Support Skills - 2012 to 2019. Experience in supporting MS Exchange. Experience in Microsoft 365 services and Endpoint Manager Good knowledge of VMWare ESX. Strong PowerShell, SCCM and SCOM skills. Contribute to IT infrastructure related security, maintenance, performance, capacity, and life cycle management. Contribute reports on infrastructure operations, services, and major incidents. Create and maintain work plans, design, and operations documentation sets. Create and review change requests to support project delivery and operational change. Work as part of a team to deliver complex solutions as lead specialist, project team resource or technical support. Good understanding of ITIL & related processes. Liaise with third parties and vendors. ITILv3/ITIL4 certified or recent relevant experience working in ITIL controlled environment. Experience writing process documentation including operational support guidelines, policies, and procedures. Strong Change management, Incident Management and Problem Management processes. Ability to create and maintain technical and design documents. Must be willing to work out of Rugby, UK site (subject to COVID regulations). Candidate must have the valid SC Clearance. Look forward to your response at earliest.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Position: Windows/Dell Infra Admin Location: Rugby, UK Duration: Permanent JOB DESCRIPTION: As a Senior Windows Infrastructure Admin/Engineer, you'll have a broad remit of responsibilities across the entire Windows infrastructure, service operations and support, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group policy, MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) and Windows Server 2003 to 2012 R2 and Widows desktop solutions. You will proactively troubleshoot complex issues, devising innovative solutions and proactively introducing improvements, enhancements, and automation. Working with a wide variety of platforms and programming languages, you will be a key player in delivering a reliable, high-quality trading environment as part of a diverse, globally distributed team. Essential Responsibilities/Qualifications: Take ownership of Active Directory and Windows Server infrastructure, service operations and support. Proven track record in a similar role supporting and maintaining Microsoft AD & Server Environments. Lead on all phases of Active Directory and Windows Server estate life cycle management. Lead on troubleshooting Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, MFA and Group Policy issues. Strong technical experience in administering MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) technologies across server and client components. Actively manage and monitor Active Directory and Server estate related ServiceNow tickets, and remediations from monitoring and alerting systems. Strong Windows Support Skills - 2012 to 2019. Experience in supporting MS Exchange. Experience in Microsoft 365 services and Endpoint Manager Good knowledge of VMWare ESX. Strong PowerShell, SCCM and SCOM skills. Contribute to IT infrastructure related security, maintenance, performance, capacity, and life cycle management. Contribute reports on infrastructure operations, services, and major incidents. Create and maintain work plans, design, and operations documentation sets. Create and review change requests to support project delivery and operational change. Work as part of a team to deliver complex solutions as lead specialist, project team resource or technical support. Good understanding of ITIL & related processes. Liaise with third parties and vendors. ITILv3/ITIL4 certified or recent relevant experience working in ITIL controlled environment. Experience writing process documentation including operational support guidelines, policies, and procedures. Strong Change management, Incident Management and Problem Management processes. Ability to create and maintain technical and design documents. Must be willing to work out of Rugby, UK site (subject to COVID regulations). Candidate must have the valid SC Clearance. Look forward to your response at earliest.
I am pleased to be recruiting for the below role: IT Finance Project Manager (Apply online only) per day depending on experience 6 Month Contract Outside IR35 Hybrid - 3 days a week in Leeds We are delivering a Programme ("Velocity Programme") to transform our Finance operations. This PE backed client has grown in scale and complexity and has ambitious plans for future growth. Supporting this objective will require a finance function with efficient, effective and scalable processes, and with a focus on delivering higher levels of value-added services to the business. This role will sit over two projects, ERP Implementation (currently in selection phase) and Finance Transformation. We now require an IT Project to co-ordinate and drive the delivery of appropriate finance applications covering the following major processes: Record to Report (R2R) Opportunity to Cash (O2C) Procure to Pay (P2P) Financial Planning (Plan, Budget Forecast) & Analysis (FP&A) This role is key to the success of the Programme and requires a credible, IT project manager who is comfortable taking a hands-on, multi-faceted role. They will have relevant experience of implementing and integrating a wide range of Finance applications in complex IT landscapes, coupled with sound judgement, commercial acumen and excellent communication and influencing skills. Seasoned (>10 years) IT programme / project manager with experience of major IT systems deployment Deep experience of managing ERP implementations, with specific reference to integration and implementation of finance ERP, planning and reporting solutions Demonstrable track record of delivering IT projects and workstreams within finance transformation programmes Team player, able to work with other functional specialists in defining and delivering the technology dimensions of a transformation programme Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to build clear and compelling presentations and able to engage, influence and get buy-in from senior business and finance stakeholders to their work stream plans Relevant IT training and qualifications, with demonstrable knowledge of systems development, deployment and QA methodologies and best practice Training / experience in IT project management techniques, e.g. Agile, Waterfall, etc. Relevant Programme / Project Management qualifications (e.g. Prince2, MSP). N.B. I will be shortlisting candidates ASAP, in preparation to send to my client. Please ensure you send me your CV to be shortlisted. Please click here to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit (url removed) Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 1st Floor, 75 King William Street, London, EC4N 7BE, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
Apr 18, 2024
Contractor
I am pleased to be recruiting for the below role: IT Finance Project Manager (Apply online only) per day depending on experience 6 Month Contract Outside IR35 Hybrid - 3 days a week in Leeds We are delivering a Programme ("Velocity Programme") to transform our Finance operations. This PE backed client has grown in scale and complexity and has ambitious plans for future growth. Supporting this objective will require a finance function with efficient, effective and scalable processes, and with a focus on delivering higher levels of value-added services to the business. This role will sit over two projects, ERP Implementation (currently in selection phase) and Finance Transformation. We now require an IT Project to co-ordinate and drive the delivery of appropriate finance applications covering the following major processes: Record to Report (R2R) Opportunity to Cash (O2C) Procure to Pay (P2P) Financial Planning (Plan, Budget Forecast) & Analysis (FP&A) This role is key to the success of the Programme and requires a credible, IT project manager who is comfortable taking a hands-on, multi-faceted role. They will have relevant experience of implementing and integrating a wide range of Finance applications in complex IT landscapes, coupled with sound judgement, commercial acumen and excellent communication and influencing skills. Seasoned (>10 years) IT programme / project manager with experience of major IT systems deployment Deep experience of managing ERP implementations, with specific reference to integration and implementation of finance ERP, planning and reporting solutions Demonstrable track record of delivering IT projects and workstreams within finance transformation programmes Team player, able to work with other functional specialists in defining and delivering the technology dimensions of a transformation programme Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to build clear and compelling presentations and able to engage, influence and get buy-in from senior business and finance stakeholders to their work stream plans Relevant IT training and qualifications, with demonstrable knowledge of systems development, deployment and QA methodologies and best practice Training / experience in IT project management techniques, e.g. Agile, Waterfall, etc. Relevant Programme / Project Management qualifications (e.g. Prince2, MSP). N.B. I will be shortlisting candidates ASAP, in preparation to send to my client. Please ensure you send me your CV to be shortlisted. Please click here to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit (url removed) Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 1st Floor, 75 King William Street, London, EC4N 7BE, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
Up to £56,000 DOE plus Additional Benefits Permanent (Full-time) Reading, Berkshire UK Your new company You will be joining an organisation which has been at the forefront of UK higher education for nearly a century. They have become innovators and pioneers over the years, pushing academic boundaries and leading social change. This role sits within the Digital Research Computing Team, which provides specialist expertise in the provision and use of IT, computation and data analysis to support research and academic teaching. Your new role The role is accountable for the strategic engagement, vision, development and delivery of Digital Technology Services (DTS) in support of research. To proactively manage and co-ordinate between research groups and DTS, supporting executive and senior management across all areas to ensure suitable digital research services and appropriate digital research support processes are in place, documented, and available to support research within the organisation. What you'll need to succeed The right candidate will have experience leading strategic development and designing services in conjunction with functional teams is essential. They will also have experience with creating, maintaining, and supporting customer business plans. Previous experience working in various public sector organisations is highly advantageous, with a background working in research or managing a research team being highly desirable. Good stakeholder relationships and engagement is essential, as well as great communication skills. What you'll get in return You will be entitled to the full employee benefits package of a permanent employee (more information can be provided), which includes access to training materials and courses to enhance your development. The organisation adopts a flexible and hybrid working policy where you can adjust your start/finish working hours and where the minimum requirement to be in the office is 2 days a week. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. 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 on our website.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Up to £56,000 DOE plus Additional Benefits Permanent (Full-time) Reading, Berkshire UK Your new company You will be joining an organisation which has been at the forefront of UK higher education for nearly a century. They have become innovators and pioneers over the years, pushing academic boundaries and leading social change. This role sits within the Digital Research Computing Team, which provides specialist expertise in the provision and use of IT, computation and data analysis to support research and academic teaching. Your new role The role is accountable for the strategic engagement, vision, development and delivery of Digital Technology Services (DTS) in support of research. To proactively manage and co-ordinate between research groups and DTS, supporting executive and senior management across all areas to ensure suitable digital research services and appropriate digital research support processes are in place, documented, and available to support research within the organisation. What you'll need to succeed The right candidate will have experience leading strategic development and designing services in conjunction with functional teams is essential. They will also have experience with creating, maintaining, and supporting customer business plans. Previous experience working in various public sector organisations is highly advantageous, with a background working in research or managing a research team being highly desirable. Good stakeholder relationships and engagement is essential, as well as great communication skills. What you'll get in return You will be entitled to the full employee benefits package of a permanent employee (more information can be provided), which includes access to training materials and courses to enhance your development. The organisation adopts a flexible and hybrid working policy where you can adjust your start/finish working hours and where the minimum requirement to be in the office is 2 days a week. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. 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 on our website.
Norton Rose Fulbright Llp
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Practice Group / Department: IT Regional - Service Desk Management - Newcastle Job Description We're Norton Rose Fulbright - a global law firm with over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide. We provide the world's preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. At Norton Rose Fulbright, our strategy and our culture are closely entwined. We know that our expansion will mean little unless it is underpinned by truly global collaboration and we understand that pioneering work only takes place when our people have room to move and think beyond boundaries. As well as the relevant skills and experience, we're looking for people who are innovative, commercial and value the work that they do. The Team The Service Desk is part of the EMEA Service Delivery Team and provides a single point of contact for both our London and International Offices. The key focus of the team is to deliver a world class IT service to the business. The Role Reporting to the Service Desk Manager, this role requires a proactive, well-organised, self-motivated individual. The role holder must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, as there will be interaction with the business and internal IT stakeholders at all levels. Technical expertise is also required as the expectation will be that you are part of the team actively assisting in resolving issues as well as your leadership responsibilities. The role will involve but is not limited to the following: Team Management: Ensuring that your team rota is managed, and the appropriate number of staff are onsite at the prescribed times. Taking joint responsibility with the Service Desk Team Leader (Desktop Support and User Admin) in the absence of the Service Desk Manager Assist in the implementation of and adherence to ITIL processes and best practices within the Service Desk Assisting in measuring and reporting on KPIs and SLAs for your team Leading the First Line Team: Ensuring that trend analysis and potential problem areas are correctly being identified and reported by your team Ensuring regular one to ones are held with these teams to discuss monthly performance, address any training needs and review status of yearly Objectives and providing the Service Desk Manager with a monthly overview of these sessions Ensuring that there is sufficient cover on the desk in 1st Line on a daily basis Monitoring the ServiceNow call queues to ensure that all tickets are handed within SLA and to the appropriate standards. Escalation Point: Initial escalation point for customer escalations Part of the internal Service Desk escalation team, acting as a technical point of contact for the Service Desk Analysts, Senior Service Desk Analysts and Apprentices Process Management: Identifying service improvement initiatives for the Service Desk and ensuring these are documented, reported up and adhered to by the Service Desk Assist the Service Desk Manager with the creation of, maintenance of and distribution of all Service Desk Processes Quality Management: Identifying any ticket quality issues within the team by way of a monthly review, creating reports on each team member's performance, and ensuring that any issues are acted upon quickly and efficiently Ensure that the monthly reporting regarding Quality Management is available to the Service Desk Manager and EMEA Service Delivery Manager on a monthly basis Major Incident Management: Together with the Service Desk Manager (Desktop Support), take ownership of the Major Incident process during office hours, ensuring that all aspects of the process are followed Ensure that the Service Desk are aware of any Major Incidents underway, and potential workarounds for these Skills and Experience Required Proven experience in team supervision, work load prioritization and resource management Quantifiable experience in the following ITIL service management disciplines: Incident, Major Incident and Request Fulfilment Some experience of the ITIL Problem and Change disciplines. Ability to manage personal and team workloads (including management of team rotas) Proven ability to be able to measure and monitor the team's operational performance through agreed KPIs. Providing management reports for the Service Desk Manager/Customer Services Manager on both team and individual analyst performance Significant experience working with high profile, VIP customers, in a demanding and time critical environment The role requires the proven ability to prioritise personal and team workloads to meet daily, changing, business requirements. The candidate will play a very active role in the day to day 'business as usual' co-ordination of the team. The ability to re-prioritise team and personal workloads as required throughout the day is essential. Candidates must have knowledge of supporting the majority of the following: Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows 11 Microsoft Office 365 or above Signify/RSA tokens and software tokens iPhone devices - configuring and troubleshooting Printing solutions (desktop and MFD) Active Directory Dealroom / File transfer solutions Mimecast email management NexThink experience preferred Worksite DMS (or other Document Management Systems) Document Management tools Expert, CMS, Interaction Encryption software Shift information The EMEA Service Desk provide support from 8am-8pm Monday to Friday on a shift basis. Between the Service Desk Team Leaders, onsite leadership support is expected between 8am and 8pm. 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 a
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Practice Group / Department: IT Regional - Service Desk Management - Newcastle Job Description We're Norton Rose Fulbright - a global law firm with over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide. We provide the world's preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. At Norton Rose Fulbright, our strategy and our culture are closely entwined. We know that our expansion will mean little unless it is underpinned by truly global collaboration and we understand that pioneering work only takes place when our people have room to move and think beyond boundaries. As well as the relevant skills and experience, we're looking for people who are innovative, commercial and value the work that they do. The Team The Service Desk is part of the EMEA Service Delivery Team and provides a single point of contact for both our London and International Offices. The key focus of the team is to deliver a world class IT service to the business. The Role Reporting to the Service Desk Manager, this role requires a proactive, well-organised, self-motivated individual. The role holder must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, as there will be interaction with the business and internal IT stakeholders at all levels. Technical expertise is also required as the expectation will be that you are part of the team actively assisting in resolving issues as well as your leadership responsibilities. The role will involve but is not limited to the following: Team Management: Ensuring that your team rota is managed, and the appropriate number of staff are onsite at the prescribed times. Taking joint responsibility with the Service Desk Team Leader (Desktop Support and User Admin) in the absence of the Service Desk Manager Assist in the implementation of and adherence to ITIL processes and best practices within the Service Desk Assisting in measuring and reporting on KPIs and SLAs for your team Leading the First Line Team: Ensuring that trend analysis and potential problem areas are correctly being identified and reported by your team Ensuring regular one to ones are held with these teams to discuss monthly performance, address any training needs and review status of yearly Objectives and providing the Service Desk Manager with a monthly overview of these sessions Ensuring that there is sufficient cover on the desk in 1st Line on a daily basis Monitoring the ServiceNow call queues to ensure that all tickets are handed within SLA and to the appropriate standards. Escalation Point: Initial escalation point for customer escalations Part of the internal Service Desk escalation team, acting as a technical point of contact for the Service Desk Analysts, Senior Service Desk Analysts and Apprentices Process Management: Identifying service improvement initiatives for the Service Desk and ensuring these are documented, reported up and adhered to by the Service Desk Assist the Service Desk Manager with the creation of, maintenance of and distribution of all Service Desk Processes Quality Management: Identifying any ticket quality issues within the team by way of a monthly review, creating reports on each team member's performance, and ensuring that any issues are acted upon quickly and efficiently Ensure that the monthly reporting regarding Quality Management is available to the Service Desk Manager and EMEA Service Delivery Manager on a monthly basis Major Incident Management: Together with the Service Desk Manager (Desktop Support), take ownership of the Major Incident process during office hours, ensuring that all aspects of the process are followed Ensure that the Service Desk are aware of any Major Incidents underway, and potential workarounds for these Skills and Experience Required Proven experience in team supervision, work load prioritization and resource management Quantifiable experience in the following ITIL service management disciplines: Incident, Major Incident and Request Fulfilment Some experience of the ITIL Problem and Change disciplines. Ability to manage personal and team workloads (including management of team rotas) Proven ability to be able to measure and monitor the team's operational performance through agreed KPIs. Providing management reports for the Service Desk Manager/Customer Services Manager on both team and individual analyst performance Significant experience working with high profile, VIP customers, in a demanding and time critical environment The role requires the proven ability to prioritise personal and team workloads to meet daily, changing, business requirements. The candidate will play a very active role in the day to day 'business as usual' co-ordination of the team. The ability to re-prioritise team and personal workloads as required throughout the day is essential. Candidates must have knowledge of supporting the majority of the following: Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows 11 Microsoft Office 365 or above Signify/RSA tokens and software tokens iPhone devices - configuring and troubleshooting Printing solutions (desktop and MFD) Active Directory Dealroom / File transfer solutions Mimecast email management NexThink experience preferred Worksite DMS (or other Document Management Systems) Document Management tools Expert, CMS, Interaction Encryption software Shift information The EMEA Service Desk provide support from 8am-8pm Monday to Friday on a shift basis. Between the Service Desk Team Leaders, onsite leadership support is expected between 8am and 8pm. 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 a
Senior Project Manager Portsmouth HQ Up to £75,000 We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join a fast-paced delivery team and be responsible for building highly configurable and automated solutions for some of the UKs largest financial services companies.The successful candidate must have experience managing Agile software projects. The candidate must be able to demonstrate managing multiple sized projects at one time as well as manage relationships with key stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Understand the business requirement for the project and define the deliverables, resource requirements and plan to deliver the project. Act as the primary Client liaison, develop effective working relationships with key stakeholders. Set project priorities and manage, monitor and motivate the internal delivery teams and ensure effective delivery of the project to time, cost and quality. Actively manage key project risks and issues and ensure project delivery to contractual terms and conditions. Chair both Client and internal meetings including Requirements Workshops, Project Progress Meetings, Stand-Ups, Show and Tells and Retrospectives Prepare standard project documentation such as RAID logs, project plans, reports, revenue/cost forecasts, change requests and statements of work. Management of monthly Client invoices and report on cost and burn rates internally. Essential skills Degree educated in a technical subject. Minimum 5 years of Project Management experience managing multiple projects at one time. Experience in managing Software Projects Excellent customer facing skills and experience liaising with external Clients. A proven track record of successful software project delivery through the full project life-cycle Solid background in Agile software development and delivery principles, and using Agile project tools such as Microsoft Team Foundation Server Strong leadership skills and experience managing and motivating cross-discipline teams. Efficient and effective communication skills with stakeholders of all levels Good technical understanding and comfortable working in a technical environment Benefits Life Insurance Income Protection Flexible Working Arrangement Childcare Scheme Company Bonus Scheme To express your interest in the role please click the "Apply" button. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Senior Project Manager Portsmouth HQ Up to £75,000 We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join a fast-paced delivery team and be responsible for building highly configurable and automated solutions for some of the UKs largest financial services companies.The successful candidate must have experience managing Agile software projects. The candidate must be able to demonstrate managing multiple sized projects at one time as well as manage relationships with key stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Understand the business requirement for the project and define the deliverables, resource requirements and plan to deliver the project. Act as the primary Client liaison, develop effective working relationships with key stakeholders. Set project priorities and manage, monitor and motivate the internal delivery teams and ensure effective delivery of the project to time, cost and quality. Actively manage key project risks and issues and ensure project delivery to contractual terms and conditions. Chair both Client and internal meetings including Requirements Workshops, Project Progress Meetings, Stand-Ups, Show and Tells and Retrospectives Prepare standard project documentation such as RAID logs, project plans, reports, revenue/cost forecasts, change requests and statements of work. Management of monthly Client invoices and report on cost and burn rates internally. Essential skills Degree educated in a technical subject. Minimum 5 years of Project Management experience managing multiple projects at one time. Experience in managing Software Projects Excellent customer facing skills and experience liaising with external Clients. A proven track record of successful software project delivery through the full project life-cycle Solid background in Agile software development and delivery principles, and using Agile project tools such as Microsoft Team Foundation Server Strong leadership skills and experience managing and motivating cross-discipline teams. Efficient and effective communication skills with stakeholders of all levels Good technical understanding and comfortable working in a technical environment Benefits Life Insurance Income Protection Flexible Working Arrangement Childcare Scheme Company Bonus Scheme To express your interest in the role please click the "Apply" button. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
We are looking to recruit a Project Manager experienced in delivering IT projects. You will be part of a Project Delivery team made up various Project Management roles, working within a large IT department with an extensive project portfolio. As a professional Project Manager, you will be expected to work at pace to deliver business benefits through a variety of projects from infrastructure and application upgrades to new implementations in support of the wider business initiatives. Working with a wide range of technologies and people, both within IT and across the organisation, to deliver in support of the Trusts strategy. What it's like to work here We're bigger than you think, we're more complicated than we appear and we're larger scale than you'd imagine. We've got passionate people in all our teams, and we've got so much more we want to achieve. We're for ever, for everyone and we really mean that. We don't want to stop at 5.5 million members and we want everyone to feel welcome and enjoy access to our places, so we need to reach new audiences in ways that are meaningful and relevant to them without losing the hearts and minds of those that are already with us. Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon and there will be an expectation for you to attend the office. However, there is flexibility on where you are based at other times. You will be required to work at a National Trust location for 40-60% of your working week. This will be discussed in more detail at interview. What you'll be doing As a project manager at the National Trust, you'll lead and oversee projects of varying sizes and complexities, adhering to the National Trust Project Management Framework. Your role involves managing project teams, identifying stakeholders, and ensuring effective communication. You'll also be responsible for resource allocation, budget forecasting, risk management, and producing high-quality reports. Understanding the strategic role of projects in delivering the National Trust's mission, you'll collaborate with the wider Project Management Team, contributing to a vibrant community of practice. You'll need you to be creative, resourceful, have great initiative and be able to work with all kinds of people and organisations. You'll also need to broker time from people within the National Trust who are already busy to help you deliver the projects, so an ability to navigate large organisations and build great working relationships will be crucial. Who we're looking for You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached on our website, this is just to provide a full picture of what is possible in this role, we'd love to hear from you if you have: Demonstrate experience of successfully delivering complex end to end project/programme management, including defining resources, leading procurement securing project teams and matrix management across multiple projects/programmes A Professional with technical knowledge and skills in project management demonstrated by a recognised project (AMP PMQ/Prince) or programme management (MSP) qualification Evidence of ongoing CPD in your career to date A proven record of being a flexible thinker and problem-solver, skilled at negotiating and building productive networks, and confident in using your expertise to influence decisions with senior leaders Experience of managing complex and challenging situations with competing interests and a diverse range of people The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) Tax-free childcare scheme Rental deposit loan scheme Season ticket loan Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. Flexible working whenever possible Employee assistance programme Free parking at most Trust places Independent financial advice
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
We are looking to recruit a Project Manager experienced in delivering IT projects. You will be part of a Project Delivery team made up various Project Management roles, working within a large IT department with an extensive project portfolio. As a professional Project Manager, you will be expected to work at pace to deliver business benefits through a variety of projects from infrastructure and application upgrades to new implementations in support of the wider business initiatives. Working with a wide range of technologies and people, both within IT and across the organisation, to deliver in support of the Trusts strategy. What it's like to work here We're bigger than you think, we're more complicated than we appear and we're larger scale than you'd imagine. We've got passionate people in all our teams, and we've got so much more we want to achieve. We're for ever, for everyone and we really mean that. We don't want to stop at 5.5 million members and we want everyone to feel welcome and enjoy access to our places, so we need to reach new audiences in ways that are meaningful and relevant to them without losing the hearts and minds of those that are already with us. Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon and there will be an expectation for you to attend the office. However, there is flexibility on where you are based at other times. You will be required to work at a National Trust location for 40-60% of your working week. This will be discussed in more detail at interview. What you'll be doing As a project manager at the National Trust, you'll lead and oversee projects of varying sizes and complexities, adhering to the National Trust Project Management Framework. Your role involves managing project teams, identifying stakeholders, and ensuring effective communication. You'll also be responsible for resource allocation, budget forecasting, risk management, and producing high-quality reports. Understanding the strategic role of projects in delivering the National Trust's mission, you'll collaborate with the wider Project Management Team, contributing to a vibrant community of practice. You'll need you to be creative, resourceful, have great initiative and be able to work with all kinds of people and organisations. You'll also need to broker time from people within the National Trust who are already busy to help you deliver the projects, so an ability to navigate large organisations and build great working relationships will be crucial. Who we're looking for You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached on our website, this is just to provide a full picture of what is possible in this role, we'd love to hear from you if you have: Demonstrate experience of successfully delivering complex end to end project/programme management, including defining resources, leading procurement securing project teams and matrix management across multiple projects/programmes A Professional with technical knowledge and skills in project management demonstrated by a recognised project (AMP PMQ/Prince) or programme management (MSP) qualification Evidence of ongoing CPD in your career to date A proven record of being a flexible thinker and problem-solver, skilled at negotiating and building productive networks, and confident in using your expertise to influence decisions with senior leaders Experience of managing complex and challenging situations with competing interests and a diverse range of people The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) Tax-free childcare scheme Rental deposit loan scheme Season ticket loan Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. Flexible working whenever possible Employee assistance programme Free parking at most Trust places Independent financial advice
Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 500 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. As part of the global entity Saab AB, Saab UK combines the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. Globally, Saab employs over 22,000 people, with operations on every continent. Our partnerships with UK customers and industry mean we are able to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges, anticipating the threats of tomorrow. We invest 23% of our annual revenue into research and development, collaborating with a range of partners including industry and academia. Saab is a company that offers our employees plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing a workplace where individuals can thrive professionally, paving the way for future progression. We also recognise the need for a healthy work-life balance to ensure our staff have the chance to live a fulfilling life beyond the workplace. The Role: To lead multiple concurrent software development activities, directing and managing software engineers in the delivery of technical solutions for new and existing products. Build and enhance software engineering principles with the appropriate latest technologies delivering projects to cost and timescale budget. Key accountabilities and responsibilities: Software Engineer with min 7 years' experience as a Senior Engineer Able to demonstrate expertise and experience in software used on industrial/vehicle/vessel systems Broad understanding of software from embedded though to applications Leading multi-disciplined teams of software engineers Able to develop a software architecture for complex systems from scratch Sound understanding of modern software methods and technologies Able to maintain a system level approach and not get lost in the detail Able to develop system level requirements and derive lower level requirements to achieve these Sound understanding of safety concepts and design Able to interface directly with customers Able to act as a technical authority Able to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Able to estimate work content and duration Able to plan work loading for teams ensuring no team member is overloaded Able to develop and instigate processes to ensure industry best practice is achieved Able to ensure appropriate levels of Software Quality are achieved for projects Able to mentor and develop junior engineers Ability to delegate tasks Able to manage resources and budgets Practical understanding of standards and application of standards Appreciation of Cyber Security and the impacts on design Essential Skills: Able to demonstrate technical leadership for software skills in most of the following technologies on both Windows and Linux: C++ C RTOS Linux Windows Javascript Software test Software Version control Docker TCP-IP / UDP SQL or other databases Dev tools (Wireshark, system log interrogation etc ) Databases Cyber Security API's Desirable Skills: CAN / LIN Buses Serial Buses (RS485 / RS232 etc ) SPI / I2C Python Go XML JSON HTML CSS Web backend servers (Angular, Django, NodeJS, React, Apache or similar) Web Sockets IP video and video routing Familiarity with Systems serving Real Time Information via Web Sockets Use of DDS and interfacing with it Message Queues (Active MQ/Rabbit MQ/ZeroMQ) GUI Development experience (.Net GUI framework, Qt 6.2 or previous versions) Developing and debugging software for application software in Visual studio (2013, 2017, 2022) Simulation Tools General accountabilities and responsibilities: To use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in day to day activities and procedures within the specified role. To maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of, all relevant IT (Information & Technology) and other systems required to adequately perform the role. To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times. To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments in order to deliver business and delivery objectives or deadlines. To carry out any other duties as detailed by your Supervisor or Manager from time to time. To keep good time management to minimise any wasted time and maximise productivity and effectiveness. Quality, health, safety and environment (QHSE) Cooperate with the company to achieve a healthy, safe and sustainable working environment. Work in ways that ensure your own safety and that of others; "Do the right thing even when no one is looking." Report any incidents, near misses or other health, safety and environmental concerns. Deliver all products and services in line with Saab Seaeye quality standards to ensure we meet our customer requirements and highlight any quality concerns or potential improvements.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 500 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. As part of the global entity Saab AB, Saab UK combines the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. Globally, Saab employs over 22,000 people, with operations on every continent. Our partnerships with UK customers and industry mean we are able to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges, anticipating the threats of tomorrow. We invest 23% of our annual revenue into research and development, collaborating with a range of partners including industry and academia. Saab is a company that offers our employees plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing a workplace where individuals can thrive professionally, paving the way for future progression. We also recognise the need for a healthy work-life balance to ensure our staff have the chance to live a fulfilling life beyond the workplace. The Role: To lead multiple concurrent software development activities, directing and managing software engineers in the delivery of technical solutions for new and existing products. Build and enhance software engineering principles with the appropriate latest technologies delivering projects to cost and timescale budget. Key accountabilities and responsibilities: Software Engineer with min 7 years' experience as a Senior Engineer Able to demonstrate expertise and experience in software used on industrial/vehicle/vessel systems Broad understanding of software from embedded though to applications Leading multi-disciplined teams of software engineers Able to develop a software architecture for complex systems from scratch Sound understanding of modern software methods and technologies Able to maintain a system level approach and not get lost in the detail Able to develop system level requirements and derive lower level requirements to achieve these Sound understanding of safety concepts and design Able to interface directly with customers Able to act as a technical authority Able to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Able to estimate work content and duration Able to plan work loading for teams ensuring no team member is overloaded Able to develop and instigate processes to ensure industry best practice is achieved Able to ensure appropriate levels of Software Quality are achieved for projects Able to mentor and develop junior engineers Ability to delegate tasks Able to manage resources and budgets Practical understanding of standards and application of standards Appreciation of Cyber Security and the impacts on design Essential Skills: Able to demonstrate technical leadership for software skills in most of the following technologies on both Windows and Linux: C++ C RTOS Linux Windows Javascript Software test Software Version control Docker TCP-IP / UDP SQL or other databases Dev tools (Wireshark, system log interrogation etc ) Databases Cyber Security API's Desirable Skills: CAN / LIN Buses Serial Buses (RS485 / RS232 etc ) SPI / I2C Python Go XML JSON HTML CSS Web backend servers (Angular, Django, NodeJS, React, Apache or similar) Web Sockets IP video and video routing Familiarity with Systems serving Real Time Information via Web Sockets Use of DDS and interfacing with it Message Queues (Active MQ/Rabbit MQ/ZeroMQ) GUI Development experience (.Net GUI framework, Qt 6.2 or previous versions) Developing and debugging software for application software in Visual studio (2013, 2017, 2022) Simulation Tools General accountabilities and responsibilities: To use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in day to day activities and procedures within the specified role. To maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of, all relevant IT (Information & Technology) and other systems required to adequately perform the role. To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times. To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments in order to deliver business and delivery objectives or deadlines. To carry out any other duties as detailed by your Supervisor or Manager from time to time. To keep good time management to minimise any wasted time and maximise productivity and effectiveness. Quality, health, safety and environment (QHSE) Cooperate with the company to achieve a healthy, safe and sustainable working environment. Work in ways that ensure your own safety and that of others; "Do the right thing even when no one is looking." Report any incidents, near misses or other health, safety and environmental concerns. Deliver all products and services in line with Saab Seaeye quality standards to ensure we meet our customer requirements and highlight any quality concerns or potential improvements.
Role: Helpdesk Support Location: Derby Duration: 5 month Rate: £120 per day Duties: IT Equipment Setup & Handover to Users within the Business IT Equipment Asset Management / Stock Control Incident Management - Resolving all IT Incidents / Service Requests which are under your remit. Basic Network Connectivity Demands Basic Network Incident Management Troubleshooting Supervise 3rd Party Engineers undertaking installation, configuration, repair and decommission of depot IT. Windows Active Directory - Domain Account & Access Rights Management New Site Setups & Decommissions Network Connectivity - LAN & WAN IT Desktop Connectivity - Monitor, Docking Station, Keyboard & Mouse setup. Printer Connectivity Demands - Connecting users to printers / Local Contact for Printer Delivery / Collection Provide Local Users with IT Guidance Provide Support & Assistance to IT Senior Site Manager as and when required. Knowledge & Experience Ability to troubleshoot basic IT laptop hardware, software, and network faults. At least 12 months experience of working in an IT support environment. Able to follow defined processes and procedures and apply logical thinking when required. Ability to work alone but also possess good team player mentality. Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Role: Helpdesk Support Location: Derby Duration: 5 month Rate: £120 per day Duties: IT Equipment Setup & Handover to Users within the Business IT Equipment Asset Management / Stock Control Incident Management - Resolving all IT Incidents / Service Requests which are under your remit. Basic Network Connectivity Demands Basic Network Incident Management Troubleshooting Supervise 3rd Party Engineers undertaking installation, configuration, repair and decommission of depot IT. Windows Active Directory - Domain Account & Access Rights Management New Site Setups & Decommissions Network Connectivity - LAN & WAN IT Desktop Connectivity - Monitor, Docking Station, Keyboard & Mouse setup. Printer Connectivity Demands - Connecting users to printers / Local Contact for Printer Delivery / Collection Provide Local Users with IT Guidance Provide Support & Assistance to IT Senior Site Manager as and when required. Knowledge & Experience Ability to troubleshoot basic IT laptop hardware, software, and network faults. At least 12 months experience of working in an IT support environment. Able to follow defined processes and procedures and apply logical thinking when required. Ability to work alone but also possess good team player mentality. Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.
Marks Sattin are currently recruiting a Purchase to Pay Analyst on behalf of a leading law firm based in Leeds! The role will involve supporting the firms Purchase to Pay processes. You will support the Service Delivery Manager on Purchase to Pay service improvement, including assisting with the implementation of new technologies and automation. Duties will include however not be limited to; Establishing effective working relationships with the Purchase to Pay team and cross functional teams in order to support the project Work with International finance teams to ensure the firms Supplier Master Data is accurate Utilise various data sources to ensure data is accurate Provide regular updates on the progress Highlight any key risks to Senior Stakeholders Drive data consistency across all offices The successful candidate will have; An understanding of International Purchase to Pay functions - with proven experience An understanding of SAR (Solicitors Accounts Rules) An understanding of Data Management The ability to build and maintain relationships with International teams Excellent communication skills Salary is ranging £25,000 - £28,000 depending on your level of experience 35 hours per week Hybrid working If this opportunity is of interest, please apply within!
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Marks Sattin are currently recruiting a Purchase to Pay Analyst on behalf of a leading law firm based in Leeds! The role will involve supporting the firms Purchase to Pay processes. You will support the Service Delivery Manager on Purchase to Pay service improvement, including assisting with the implementation of new technologies and automation. Duties will include however not be limited to; Establishing effective working relationships with the Purchase to Pay team and cross functional teams in order to support the project Work with International finance teams to ensure the firms Supplier Master Data is accurate Utilise various data sources to ensure data is accurate Provide regular updates on the progress Highlight any key risks to Senior Stakeholders Drive data consistency across all offices The successful candidate will have; An understanding of International Purchase to Pay functions - with proven experience An understanding of SAR (Solicitors Accounts Rules) An understanding of Data Management The ability to build and maintain relationships with International teams Excellent communication skills Salary is ranging £25,000 - £28,000 depending on your level of experience 35 hours per week Hybrid working If this opportunity is of interest, please apply within!
We're a local housing association that's passionate about tackling the housing shortage in the East of England. We provide warm, safe and affordable homes. But we don't stop there. We offer a wide range of support and services to help our customers and their communities to thrive. We want to be an organisation that cares about our customers and communities and is determined to make a difference. We'll be bold and open-minded in our pursuit of solutions to help people transform their lives. What you'll be doing We are looking for a Senior Data and Insights Business Partner to partner with directorates to create and implement a high-quality, responsive, and efficient information service, including designing and delivering data and insights road maps for the business. Working closely with the functions giving expert advice, challenge and specialist knowledge on all things data and insight related and supporting the business to use data to make decision. Lead on the design and delivery of reporting programmes and solutions, aligned with corporate strategies and directorate objectives. Lead the Business Partners and Data Science Apprentices in supporting the business by delivering a high-quality Data and Insights service. Develop and implement comprehensible communication tools and techniques to ensure that complex data information is understood by a range of non-specialist audiences. Resolve highly complex information problems and provide expert guidance when required for team colleagues and stakeholders. Ascertain requirements from stakeholders and interpret them to provide technical specifications for the Data and Insights team. Requirements What we're looking for Extensive experience in data insights and/or performance arena. Experience of leading an analytical team. Experience in designing and delivering reporting solutions. Working with and delivering analyses to senior stakeholders. Extensive experience of SQL and Power BI. Committed to equality of opportunity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community. Applications for job share and part-time working will be considered on a business needs basis. Wellbeing is a priority for us, and we aim to help our employees achieve a successful work/life balance and have adopted an agile working style. We host a range of learning activities to develop our people, support their career aspirations and professional qualifications. We encourage employee participation on all levels and we're always open to new ideas or ways of working. Benefits The salary for this post will be £65,000 Per Annum Learning and development opportunities Healthcare cash plan Robust employee reward and recognition programme Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme CHParticipate volunteering programme Competitive pension scheme 25 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays and 3 extra days between Christmas and New Year. 37 hours per week - employees may be able to work flexibly by agreement with their line manager, taking account of business need. We operate a hybrid working policy at CHP. We value our people and listen to feedback to ensure we are a great place to work and are able to attract and develop the careers of the best talent in the market.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
We're a local housing association that's passionate about tackling the housing shortage in the East of England. We provide warm, safe and affordable homes. But we don't stop there. We offer a wide range of support and services to help our customers and their communities to thrive. We want to be an organisation that cares about our customers and communities and is determined to make a difference. We'll be bold and open-minded in our pursuit of solutions to help people transform their lives. What you'll be doing We are looking for a Senior Data and Insights Business Partner to partner with directorates to create and implement a high-quality, responsive, and efficient information service, including designing and delivering data and insights road maps for the business. Working closely with the functions giving expert advice, challenge and specialist knowledge on all things data and insight related and supporting the business to use data to make decision. Lead on the design and delivery of reporting programmes and solutions, aligned with corporate strategies and directorate objectives. Lead the Business Partners and Data Science Apprentices in supporting the business by delivering a high-quality Data and Insights service. Develop and implement comprehensible communication tools and techniques to ensure that complex data information is understood by a range of non-specialist audiences. Resolve highly complex information problems and provide expert guidance when required for team colleagues and stakeholders. Ascertain requirements from stakeholders and interpret them to provide technical specifications for the Data and Insights team. Requirements What we're looking for Extensive experience in data insights and/or performance arena. Experience of leading an analytical team. Experience in designing and delivering reporting solutions. Working with and delivering analyses to senior stakeholders. Extensive experience of SQL and Power BI. Committed to equality of opportunity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community. Applications for job share and part-time working will be considered on a business needs basis. Wellbeing is a priority for us, and we aim to help our employees achieve a successful work/life balance and have adopted an agile working style. We host a range of learning activities to develop our people, support their career aspirations and professional qualifications. We encourage employee participation on all levels and we're always open to new ideas or ways of working. Benefits The salary for this post will be £65,000 Per Annum Learning and development opportunities Healthcare cash plan Robust employee reward and recognition programme Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme CHParticipate volunteering programme Competitive pension scheme 25 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays and 3 extra days between Christmas and New Year. 37 hours per week - employees may be able to work flexibly by agreement with their line manager, taking account of business need. We operate a hybrid working policy at CHP. We value our people and listen to feedback to ensure we are a great place to work and are able to attract and develop the careers of the best talent in the market.