Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, Castlefield Road, Reigate, UK
Can you help us improve the services delivered to our residents and customers? Do you have software development skills, technical ICT experience and enjoy variety? Reigate and Banstead Borough Council are seeking someone to join them as a Systems Support Analyst and it could be the position you are looking for.
Joining the small and friendly Business Improvement Team in ICT, you will help deliver the Council’s ICT and Digital Strategy. You will be able to demonstrate that you are an innovative, supportive, positive and flexible person whilst working on wide variety of interesting business change and application projects.
You will be using your knowledge and experience of CRM, API’s, SQL and SQL Server, ETL software, automation, ftp, DOS scripting, webservices and PowerBI. This could be:
with the Granicus govService CRM platform, creating self-service online forms and processes for our residents and customers, or generating efficiencies and business value for our internal service unit colleagues
integrating diverse back office systems using API’s and webservices
creating and managing existing SQL databases
writing and maintaining PowerBI reports
supporting legacy batch work using scheduled tasks, ftp and DOS scripting tools
working with third party software suppliers on upgrade and migration projects
troubleshoot third line support calls
You will be a self-starter and have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills along with strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
Staff Benefits
In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.
We provide you with generous annual leave, flexible working and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and discounted ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.
Additional Information
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Kenton Reader, Business Improvement Team Leader on Tel: 01737 276764.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Closing Date: 16 October 2023
Values and Behaviours
Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change. Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.
Oct 04, 2023
Full time
Can you help us improve the services delivered to our residents and customers? Do you have software development skills, technical ICT experience and enjoy variety? Reigate and Banstead Borough Council are seeking someone to join them as a Systems Support Analyst and it could be the position you are looking for.
Joining the small and friendly Business Improvement Team in ICT, you will help deliver the Council’s ICT and Digital Strategy. You will be able to demonstrate that you are an innovative, supportive, positive and flexible person whilst working on wide variety of interesting business change and application projects.
You will be using your knowledge and experience of CRM, API’s, SQL and SQL Server, ETL software, automation, ftp, DOS scripting, webservices and PowerBI. This could be:
with the Granicus govService CRM platform, creating self-service online forms and processes for our residents and customers, or generating efficiencies and business value for our internal service unit colleagues
integrating diverse back office systems using API’s and webservices
creating and managing existing SQL databases
writing and maintaining PowerBI reports
supporting legacy batch work using scheduled tasks, ftp and DOS scripting tools
working with third party software suppliers on upgrade and migration projects
troubleshoot third line support calls
You will be a self-starter and have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills along with strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
Staff Benefits
In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.
We provide you with generous annual leave, flexible working and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and discounted ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.
Additional Information
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Kenton Reader, Business Improvement Team Leader on Tel: 01737 276764.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Closing Date: 16 October 2023
Values and Behaviours
Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change. Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.
Repton School
Repton School, Willington Road, Repton, Derby, UK
Are you passionate about data and providing high quality information to further the aims of a charitable organisation in the field of education? The Repton Foundation provides truly life-changing bursary places to children who have the potential, but lack the financial means, to access a world class education at a leading co-educational independent day and boarding school.
With an ambitious development plan to see the school through to its 470th anniversary in 2027 and beyond, Repton School is looking for an experienced, data-savvy and tenacious Database and Research Lead to join the team. Quality of data is critical to the success of fundraising and wider engagement activities, and this role is therefore fundamental in supporting the Repton Foundation and the Old Reptonian (OR) Alumni Society.
Please submit your application online by Tuesday 31st October 2023.
Should you wish to complete an offline application form, or should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR team via HR@repton.org.uk
Should you wish to be considered for this role, and would like an informal conversation about the position, please send your CV to the hiring manager Juliet Wolfe via jwolfe@repton.org.uk or request a call to discuss the role requirements.
Main Responsibilities
Database Management – manage, maintain and operate the Old Reptonian and Repton Foundation database. Ensure that the database is developed, updated and run according to current data security protocols. Ensure that back-up and recovery processes are fit for purpose. Establish ‘query/report request’ protocols.
Data Quality Assurance – work through the School’s electronic and hard copy records to ensure that data held is accurate, relevant, up to date and lawful.
Database Enhancement – work with software developers/providers to ensure the database is fit for purpose, accurate, accessible and secure. Liaise with developers on an ongoing basis to design, commission, install and implement new features, integrations and apps – or customise existing – and troubleshoot and solve issues.
Data Importing – ensure that annual bulk data imports (of Upper Sixth records) are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
Capacity Planning – analyse database usage patterns/trends to identify resource and upgrade requirements. Make recommendations as appropriate.
Database User Management – establish the needs and training requirements of end-users. Manage and monitor appropriate permissions and access levels and ensure data security and integrity. Provide ongoing training and support to approved users, where required.
Research – support the Development Director and Alumni Relations Manager in identifying donor prospects, mentors, speakers, case studies etc and generating guest profiles for events and fundraising purposes.
Reporting and Analytics – produce accurate data, reports and performance metrics to aid in event planning, audience profiling and donor, campaign and event analysis.
Financial Reconciliation – support Development Director in gift processing through recording and tracking donations, and reconciling with Finance Department.
Data Privacy Compliance –implement a robust process to ensure Data Protection Law 2018, UK GDPR and PECR regulations are adhered to with regard to all stored data and bulk data migrations.
Other Duties – any other reasonable duties as requested by the Line Manager.
The Ideal Candidate
Manage all aspects of data, the database and prospect research for alumni engagement and fundraising.
Skills & Experience
The successful candidate will have:
Essential
Knowledge of SQL
Knowledge of Oracle, MySQL, Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, Potentiality or similar RDBMS, preferably used within the education or charities sector
The technical know-how and ability to manage a database, identify gaps both in data quality and database functionality, and propose and implement workable solutions
The perseverance and attention to detail to work through historical electronic and hard copy records and update contacts accordingly to ensure data integrity
Experience in interrogating and analysing data and running and interpreting reports, along with the ability to distil findings and complex data into easy-to-digest formats (to include metrics)
Good understanding of the Data Protection Act 2018, UK GDPR and PECR
Self-starter with ability to work independently within a small team
Flexibility and willingness to support the team with other activities when required (e.g. event and ticketing support/administration, OR alumni/staff/supplier/visitor liaison and queries, marketing support, social media support etc)
Excellent problem solving, analytical and communication skills
Desirable
Understanding of the alumni engagement and fundraising landscape as it relates to data processes and requirements (e.g. knowledge of third-party platforms such as JustGiving, Mailchimp and Eventbrite, as well as Gift Aid processing following HMRC guidelines)
Oct 02, 2023
Full time
Are you passionate about data and providing high quality information to further the aims of a charitable organisation in the field of education? The Repton Foundation provides truly life-changing bursary places to children who have the potential, but lack the financial means, to access a world class education at a leading co-educational independent day and boarding school.
With an ambitious development plan to see the school through to its 470th anniversary in 2027 and beyond, Repton School is looking for an experienced, data-savvy and tenacious Database and Research Lead to join the team. Quality of data is critical to the success of fundraising and wider engagement activities, and this role is therefore fundamental in supporting the Repton Foundation and the Old Reptonian (OR) Alumni Society.
Please submit your application online by Tuesday 31st October 2023.
Should you wish to complete an offline application form, or should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR team via HR@repton.org.uk
Should you wish to be considered for this role, and would like an informal conversation about the position, please send your CV to the hiring manager Juliet Wolfe via jwolfe@repton.org.uk or request a call to discuss the role requirements.
Main Responsibilities
Database Management – manage, maintain and operate the Old Reptonian and Repton Foundation database. Ensure that the database is developed, updated and run according to current data security protocols. Ensure that back-up and recovery processes are fit for purpose. Establish ‘query/report request’ protocols.
Data Quality Assurance – work through the School’s electronic and hard copy records to ensure that data held is accurate, relevant, up to date and lawful.
Database Enhancement – work with software developers/providers to ensure the database is fit for purpose, accurate, accessible and secure. Liaise with developers on an ongoing basis to design, commission, install and implement new features, integrations and apps – or customise existing – and troubleshoot and solve issues.
Data Importing – ensure that annual bulk data imports (of Upper Sixth records) are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
Capacity Planning – analyse database usage patterns/trends to identify resource and upgrade requirements. Make recommendations as appropriate.
Database User Management – establish the needs and training requirements of end-users. Manage and monitor appropriate permissions and access levels and ensure data security and integrity. Provide ongoing training and support to approved users, where required.
Research – support the Development Director and Alumni Relations Manager in identifying donor prospects, mentors, speakers, case studies etc and generating guest profiles for events and fundraising purposes.
Reporting and Analytics – produce accurate data, reports and performance metrics to aid in event planning, audience profiling and donor, campaign and event analysis.
Financial Reconciliation – support Development Director in gift processing through recording and tracking donations, and reconciling with Finance Department.
Data Privacy Compliance –implement a robust process to ensure Data Protection Law 2018, UK GDPR and PECR regulations are adhered to with regard to all stored data and bulk data migrations.
Other Duties – any other reasonable duties as requested by the Line Manager.
The Ideal Candidate
Manage all aspects of data, the database and prospect research for alumni engagement and fundraising.
Skills & Experience
The successful candidate will have:
Essential
Knowledge of SQL
Knowledge of Oracle, MySQL, Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, Potentiality or similar RDBMS, preferably used within the education or charities sector
The technical know-how and ability to manage a database, identify gaps both in data quality and database functionality, and propose and implement workable solutions
The perseverance and attention to detail to work through historical electronic and hard copy records and update contacts accordingly to ensure data integrity
Experience in interrogating and analysing data and running and interpreting reports, along with the ability to distil findings and complex data into easy-to-digest formats (to include metrics)
Good understanding of the Data Protection Act 2018, UK GDPR and PECR
Self-starter with ability to work independently within a small team
Flexibility and willingness to support the team with other activities when required (e.g. event and ticketing support/administration, OR alumni/staff/supplier/visitor liaison and queries, marketing support, social media support etc)
Excellent problem solving, analytical and communication skills
Desirable
Understanding of the alumni engagement and fundraising landscape as it relates to data processes and requirements (e.g. knowledge of third-party platforms such as JustGiving, Mailchimp and Eventbrite, as well as Gift Aid processing following HMRC guidelines)
Location
Dstl Porton Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0JQ or Dstl Portsdown West, Fareham, Hampshire, PO17 6AD
About the job
Job summary
Dstl is the science and technology arm of the Ministry of Defence. We improve the front-line capability of the UK Armed Forces helping keep our country safe.
The Cyber Security and Safety Group has never been more important. Many military platforms such as fast jets, unmanned air vehicles, helicopters, naval vessels, and land vehicles are becoming increasingly reliant on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Autonomous functions to control all aspects of their behaviour.
We’re looking for mathematically strong data scientists to help make AI reliant military systems robust and trustworthy in complex operations to help save lives.
An example of our world class inspiring work is designing and trialling a variety of autonomous air and ground vehicles out in Salisbury plain with the US and Australia. AI models were retrained in flight to meet changing mission situations to enhance commanders’ decision-making.
You could be involved in:
Assessing and improving AI content in Defence and Security safety critical systems in the Air, Sea and Land domains, to ensure that they are safe, secure and protected.
Applying the latest thinking in verification and validation of artificial intelligence and autonomous functions for defence and security purposes.
Innovating to support the delivery of the UK Cyber Strategy by researching algorithms for Cyber defence.
Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.
We particularly welcome female and ethnic minority applicants and those from the LGBTQI community, as they are under-represented within Dstl at these levels.
Job description
In this role you will:
Have a drive for keeping abreast of the latest developments in cyber security and emerging trends in artificial intelligence. We give our people the opportunity to think and innovate. We offer loads of opportunities for training and scholarships, attending and presenting at conferences, and collaborating with internal research and industry and academia.
Work in a team consisting of highly professional Autonomy and Mathematical experts with enviable national and international reputations to take part in cutting edge research. Use your critical thinking and creative problem solving skills to implement state of art methods and tools.
Develop a knowledge of undertaking verification, validation and vulnerability assessments on Systems of interest.
Appreciate the importance of safety, security requirements to have a positive impact on defence and security of the UK.
Deliver technical reports and recommendations to leadership, senior officials across government and military and other non-technical audiences through clear data storytelling and well-crafted verbal presentations
Person specification
We are looking for someone who has:
A keen interest in algorithms, AI, ML or statistical analysis along with a willingness to develop additional capabilities in cyber security and safety.
Experience contributing to Software or AI / ML intensive projects.
Is looking for a career with a difference, doing a job that provides the latest and most effective tools to defend our nation and uphold the principle of freedom.
Important Information:
Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners.
This role will require full UK security clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. For some roles Developed Vetting will also be required, in this case you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Changing and Improving
Communicating and Influencing
Seeing the Big Picture
Working Together
Benefits
Benefits
Dstl’s full range of great benefits can be found in the information pack which includes:
Financial : An excellent pension scheme starting from 26% employer contribution ( find out more here ). In Year Rewarding Achievement bonuses and thank you vouchers. Rental deposit scheme and cycle to work scheme.
Flexible working : Options include alternative working patterns such as; compressed hours (e.g. working a 4 day week/ 9 day fortnight), job shares and annualised hours (agreed number of hours per annum paid monthly i.e. working term-time only).
Working hours: Flexibility around your working day (e.g. start time, finish time). Ability to bank hours in a 12 month reference period including the ability to accrue and use 3 days per calendar month.
Where you work: Depending on your role, blended working may be available including remote working to suit you and your team. This can be discussed at interview.
Annual leave: 25 days pro rata (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus 8 public holidays with the ability to buy/sell 5 additional days per annum.
Family: Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks with full pay, an additional 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid
Learning and Development: Dstl encourages and supports charterships, accreditations and provides employees access to fully funded apprenticeships up to level 7 (Masters Degree). Dstl will pay for 2 memberships with relevant bodies/institutions. Employees also have access to Civil Service Learning.
Facilities: Onsite parking, EV Charging points, restaurants, cafés and gyms.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
We want you to have your best chance of success in our recruitment process, so If at any stage of the application process you would like help or assistance please contact the Dstl Recruitment Team dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk and we will do all we can to support you.
Sifting will be taking place bi-weekly throughout the campaign, successful applicants will be invited to attend an online interview via MS Teams.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only. This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Apply and further information
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
Name : Dstl Recruitment
Email : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk
Recruitment team
Email : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk
Further information
Should you wish to raise a formal complaint about the Dstl recruitment process you should email dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk stating the nature of the issue. We will respond within 5 working days.
Attachments
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Jul 03, 2023
Full time
Location
Dstl Porton Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0JQ or Dstl Portsdown West, Fareham, Hampshire, PO17 6AD
About the job
Job summary
Dstl is the science and technology arm of the Ministry of Defence. We improve the front-line capability of the UK Armed Forces helping keep our country safe.
The Cyber Security and Safety Group has never been more important. Many military platforms such as fast jets, unmanned air vehicles, helicopters, naval vessels, and land vehicles are becoming increasingly reliant on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Autonomous functions to control all aspects of their behaviour.
We’re looking for mathematically strong data scientists to help make AI reliant military systems robust and trustworthy in complex operations to help save lives.
An example of our world class inspiring work is designing and trialling a variety of autonomous air and ground vehicles out in Salisbury plain with the US and Australia. AI models were retrained in flight to meet changing mission situations to enhance commanders’ decision-making.
You could be involved in:
Assessing and improving AI content in Defence and Security safety critical systems in the Air, Sea and Land domains, to ensure that they are safe, secure and protected.
Applying the latest thinking in verification and validation of artificial intelligence and autonomous functions for defence and security purposes.
Innovating to support the delivery of the UK Cyber Strategy by researching algorithms for Cyber defence.
Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.
We particularly welcome female and ethnic minority applicants and those from the LGBTQI community, as they are under-represented within Dstl at these levels.
Job description
In this role you will:
Have a drive for keeping abreast of the latest developments in cyber security and emerging trends in artificial intelligence. We give our people the opportunity to think and innovate. We offer loads of opportunities for training and scholarships, attending and presenting at conferences, and collaborating with internal research and industry and academia.
Work in a team consisting of highly professional Autonomy and Mathematical experts with enviable national and international reputations to take part in cutting edge research. Use your critical thinking and creative problem solving skills to implement state of art methods and tools.
Develop a knowledge of undertaking verification, validation and vulnerability assessments on Systems of interest.
Appreciate the importance of safety, security requirements to have a positive impact on defence and security of the UK.
Deliver technical reports and recommendations to leadership, senior officials across government and military and other non-technical audiences through clear data storytelling and well-crafted verbal presentations
Person specification
We are looking for someone who has:
A keen interest in algorithms, AI, ML or statistical analysis along with a willingness to develop additional capabilities in cyber security and safety.
Experience contributing to Software or AI / ML intensive projects.
Is looking for a career with a difference, doing a job that provides the latest and most effective tools to defend our nation and uphold the principle of freedom.
Important Information:
Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners.
This role will require full UK security clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. For some roles Developed Vetting will also be required, in this case you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Changing and Improving
Communicating and Influencing
Seeing the Big Picture
Working Together
Benefits
Benefits
Dstl’s full range of great benefits can be found in the information pack which includes:
Financial : An excellent pension scheme starting from 26% employer contribution ( find out more here ). In Year Rewarding Achievement bonuses and thank you vouchers. Rental deposit scheme and cycle to work scheme.
Flexible working : Options include alternative working patterns such as; compressed hours (e.g. working a 4 day week/ 9 day fortnight), job shares and annualised hours (agreed number of hours per annum paid monthly i.e. working term-time only).
Working hours: Flexibility around your working day (e.g. start time, finish time). Ability to bank hours in a 12 month reference period including the ability to accrue and use 3 days per calendar month.
Where you work: Depending on your role, blended working may be available including remote working to suit you and your team. This can be discussed at interview.
Annual leave: 25 days pro rata (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus 8 public holidays with the ability to buy/sell 5 additional days per annum.
Family: Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks with full pay, an additional 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid
Learning and Development: Dstl encourages and supports charterships, accreditations and provides employees access to fully funded apprenticeships up to level 7 (Masters Degree). Dstl will pay for 2 memberships with relevant bodies/institutions. Employees also have access to Civil Service Learning.
Facilities: Onsite parking, EV Charging points, restaurants, cafés and gyms.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
We want you to have your best chance of success in our recruitment process, so If at any stage of the application process you would like help or assistance please contact the Dstl Recruitment Team dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk and we will do all we can to support you.
Sifting will be taking place bi-weekly throughout the campaign, successful applicants will be invited to attend an online interview via MS Teams.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only. This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Apply and further information
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
Name : Dstl Recruitment
Email : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk
Recruitment team
Email : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk
Further information
Should you wish to raise a formal complaint about the Dstl recruitment process you should email dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk stating the nature of the issue. We will respond within 5 working days.
Attachments
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Test Analyst Web Applications
Closing date: 29 January 2023
Location: Flexible
Salary: £32,876 - £36,229 (Grade 5)
Contract type : Permanent
Work pattern: 37 hours, Monday - Friday
Post number: 203436
Job Description
We’re looking for an experienced User Acceptance Tester to join our growing Digital Services Team.
Over a million people access information and services on the Natural Resources Wales website every year. These include helping businesses comply with environmental regulations to protect the Welsh environment and helping house holders understand their flood risk and prepare for flooding. It’s also an important platform for other public bodies and used by policy makers to access the evidence they need to help make decisions. And much more in-between!
Working in a multidisciplinary team, you will work closely with developers, testers and users of the NRW website and Content Management System. You will review and test applications to make sure developments work as expected and meet standards, such as accessibility.
You can find out more about our vision for user-centred services for the people of Wales in our Digital Strategy.
You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the following:
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to understand technical & business requirements to identify test data requirements and produce test conditions, scenarios and scripts in preparation and execution of a full range of testing including; functional, Integration and Regression activities across multiple teams.
Ability to create and maintain test documentation: e.g. test plans, TTRM, Test Exit reports, Test estimate schedules, and contribute to overall project test plans. Operate the agreed defect life cycle, ensuring defects are assigned to the relevant party, accepted for re-test, re-tested and approved.
Sound understanding of structured test models (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, V- Model), and the ability to work within them appropriately, technical architectures. (Microsoft Cloud technology).
Understanding of the use of test metrics to provide accurate reporting including test progress, scripting, defect tracking, and completion reporting using testing tools and will require applicants to be fully conversant with tools for test requirements.
Excellent technical skills and knowledge including:
Working for/within an organisation which is “data rich”, collecting and generating its own data for use in regulating others, managing its assets or informing others.
Building/working with corporate applications using cloud hosting services such as Azure and of working in environments using MS Sharepoint including Office 365.
Excellent communication and team working skills with the ability to work collaboratively and at pace responding to changes in environment, timescales and priorities, including the ability to work with senior management and internal and external customers and suppliers presenting complex/technical information in a format appropriate for the seniority and technical understanding of the audience. It is imperative to maintain assertive communication in the face of resource availability challenges from business users.
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
Test Analyst Web Applications
Closing date: 29 January 2023
Location: Flexible
Salary: £32,876 - £36,229 (Grade 5)
Contract type : Permanent
Work pattern: 37 hours, Monday - Friday
Post number: 203436
Job Description
We’re looking for an experienced User Acceptance Tester to join our growing Digital Services Team.
Over a million people access information and services on the Natural Resources Wales website every year. These include helping businesses comply with environmental regulations to protect the Welsh environment and helping house holders understand their flood risk and prepare for flooding. It’s also an important platform for other public bodies and used by policy makers to access the evidence they need to help make decisions. And much more in-between!
Working in a multidisciplinary team, you will work closely with developers, testers and users of the NRW website and Content Management System. You will review and test applications to make sure developments work as expected and meet standards, such as accessibility.
You can find out more about our vision for user-centred services for the people of Wales in our Digital Strategy.
You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the following:
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to understand technical & business requirements to identify test data requirements and produce test conditions, scenarios and scripts in preparation and execution of a full range of testing including; functional, Integration and Regression activities across multiple teams.
Ability to create and maintain test documentation: e.g. test plans, TTRM, Test Exit reports, Test estimate schedules, and contribute to overall project test plans. Operate the agreed defect life cycle, ensuring defects are assigned to the relevant party, accepted for re-test, re-tested and approved.
Sound understanding of structured test models (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, V- Model), and the ability to work within them appropriately, technical architectures. (Microsoft Cloud technology).
Understanding of the use of test metrics to provide accurate reporting including test progress, scripting, defect tracking, and completion reporting using testing tools and will require applicants to be fully conversant with tools for test requirements.
Excellent technical skills and knowledge including:
Working for/within an organisation which is “data rich”, collecting and generating its own data for use in regulating others, managing its assets or informing others.
Building/working with corporate applications using cloud hosting services such as Azure and of working in environments using MS Sharepoint including Office 365.
Excellent communication and team working skills with the ability to work collaboratively and at pace responding to changes in environment, timescales and priorities, including the ability to work with senior management and internal and external customers and suppliers presenting complex/technical information in a format appropriate for the seniority and technical understanding of the audience. It is imperative to maintain assertive communication in the face of resource availability challenges from business users.
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.
ERP Support Desk Analyst
Based in our Skipton, UK office
Are you looking for your next opportunity in an ERP role? Do you already have skills in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
MBP Solutions is experiencing a period of exciting growth, and we’re moving our ERP system to Business Central. This has created an opportunity for an ERP Administrator, ideally with Business Central experience, to work on our digitisation projects and provide helpdesk support for our growing international business. This role will provide 1st and 2nd line support to the business, as well as working closely with our gold partners to manage any escalated 3rd line support tickets and follow these through to completion. Ideally you will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and/or previous Navision versions. Change management is a key aspect of the role, and the successful candidate will work with the business and process owners to define requirements, functional test and assist with any acceptance testing. Business Central is our core business system, and this role will be involved with a range of integration projects with third party applications as well as workflow/process development.
About us
At MBP Solutions, we believe passionately in the importance and benefit of being a ‘purpose-driven enterprise’. Having a strong and clear sense of purpose, setting out where we want to get to in the
future and explaining what we value most in terms of how we all want to work together is an essential part of our growth plan.
Founded in 1999, we specialise in adding value to biological by-products through our unique know-how regarding product applications, sustainability, sales and marketing, legal compliance and supply chain management. With a focus on the utilisation of the resources in biological by-products, MBP Solutions has developed a unique concept called OMBP (Outsourced Management of By-Products) 360ᵒ solutions
where by-products and wastes from more than 40 different factories in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa are managed in a sustainable
We have in place a set of strong and very simple messages that are built on everything that MBP Solutions has done to date. These statements are a reference point and reminder for all of us in MBP Solutions about how we want to work together, where we are heading and how we will get there:
We work together for a more sustainable world by helping industries reduce their impact on the
We turn one industry’s by-product into another industry’s raw material by partnering with them
to optimise resource use and generate added value.
We are global experts in by-products and their application, including supply chain management, international sales and marketing, legal compliance and
We want to be globally recognised as the go-to partner for industries who want to handle by-products in a sustainable and responsible way.
As employers, we work in a truly multi-national way, local to our customers but as a team across all the countries in which we operate. With offices in Europe, Asia and North America, we offer a collaborative, friendly and smart-working culture with a focus on innovation and delivering real value for our customers.
Your main tasks will be:
Business Central/Continia/Jet helpdesk function – dealing with internal queries relating to system use and potential bugs, escalating to gold partners when needed.
Working with the business to create functional requirements and user
Functional testing of enhancements completed by gold
Ensure that data owners are following best practice with regular reporting to highlight
Manage our master data and deal with requests for changes
Create training documents for administrative processes and system
Complete the onboarding/offboarding and training of new
Manage and maintain security roles and
Ensure preparedness for Microsoft updates, evaluate how this may affect MBP and provide a summary of key points and actions. Take actions as direction and prepare communications to wider company on changes or updates.
Review and analyse the current state of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging existing
Write news articles relating to Business Central and be the champion of the product.
We are looking for someone with the following essential experience or qualifications (please only apply if you can demonstrate your experience, by providing on the job or education examples):
A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant IT
As a minimum, two years of experience configuring, maintaining, documenting and supporting a company’s ERP, with a preference for working experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics NAV. Knowledge of other ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle will also be
General understanding of accounting and operations processes with logistics and sales process experience an
Knowledge of data management such as importing from spreadsheets and using data
Understanding of relational databases.
Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills including SharePoint, Power Automate
Experience using Continia Document Capture and Jet Analytics (preferred, not required).
Experience of building relationships across all levels and areas of the business along with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
Written and verbal English language skills at business
Essential demonstrable Skills/Profile we are looking for:
Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Ability to work well on own initiative, presenting ideas
Strong analytical skills
Structured, methodical and well-organised
Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
Enthusiasm and self-motivation, with a proactive approach to all tasks
Team player who contributes to our collaborative culture
High attention to detail with evidenced problem-solving skills
A positive approach to change
Why work for us?
Sustainability has been part of our ideological backbone since the beginning, as our organisation captures and delivers value in economic, environmental and social terms.
Our business brings to life the concepts of industrial ecology and circular economy by materialising the idea that the co-stream of one industry can be used as a key resource by another.
Our technical expertise, market knowledge and legal understanding help to promote the optimal and efficient use of natural resources, reduce waste and toxic emissions, reduce operating costs and generate new revenue. As a result, we improve the environmental, economic and social performance of our suppliers and customers, with whom we work together to enable the recycling and recovery of residual resources. MBP has several sustainability and quality certifications and works actively with LEAN.
We offer:
A competitive salary
Working for an international company dedicated to sustainability, the environment and natural resources
Free parking
Our UK office is based on the Broughton Hall Estate in Skipton, where you are surrounded by the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales
A friendly, professional and nurturing culture, dedicated to engagement and retention
Flexibility with hybrid working (up to 3 days a week from home) after a suitable period of review
Training opportunities with a focus on professional development
Occasional international travel to other MBP offices (role dependent)
For more information about MBP or the position, please visit www.mbpsolutions.com
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Sep 15, 2022
Full time
ERP Support Desk Analyst
Based in our Skipton, UK office
Are you looking for your next opportunity in an ERP role? Do you already have skills in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
MBP Solutions is experiencing a period of exciting growth, and we’re moving our ERP system to Business Central. This has created an opportunity for an ERP Administrator, ideally with Business Central experience, to work on our digitisation projects and provide helpdesk support for our growing international business. This role will provide 1st and 2nd line support to the business, as well as working closely with our gold partners to manage any escalated 3rd line support tickets and follow these through to completion. Ideally you will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and/or previous Navision versions. Change management is a key aspect of the role, and the successful candidate will work with the business and process owners to define requirements, functional test and assist with any acceptance testing. Business Central is our core business system, and this role will be involved with a range of integration projects with third party applications as well as workflow/process development.
About us
At MBP Solutions, we believe passionately in the importance and benefit of being a ‘purpose-driven enterprise’. Having a strong and clear sense of purpose, setting out where we want to get to in the
future and explaining what we value most in terms of how we all want to work together is an essential part of our growth plan.
Founded in 1999, we specialise in adding value to biological by-products through our unique know-how regarding product applications, sustainability, sales and marketing, legal compliance and supply chain management. With a focus on the utilisation of the resources in biological by-products, MBP Solutions has developed a unique concept called OMBP (Outsourced Management of By-Products) 360ᵒ solutions
where by-products and wastes from more than 40 different factories in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa are managed in a sustainable
We have in place a set of strong and very simple messages that are built on everything that MBP Solutions has done to date. These statements are a reference point and reminder for all of us in MBP Solutions about how we want to work together, where we are heading and how we will get there:
We work together for a more sustainable world by helping industries reduce their impact on the
We turn one industry’s by-product into another industry’s raw material by partnering with them
to optimise resource use and generate added value.
We are global experts in by-products and their application, including supply chain management, international sales and marketing, legal compliance and
We want to be globally recognised as the go-to partner for industries who want to handle by-products in a sustainable and responsible way.
As employers, we work in a truly multi-national way, local to our customers but as a team across all the countries in which we operate. With offices in Europe, Asia and North America, we offer a collaborative, friendly and smart-working culture with a focus on innovation and delivering real value for our customers.
Your main tasks will be:
Business Central/Continia/Jet helpdesk function – dealing with internal queries relating to system use and potential bugs, escalating to gold partners when needed.
Working with the business to create functional requirements and user
Functional testing of enhancements completed by gold
Ensure that data owners are following best practice with regular reporting to highlight
Manage our master data and deal with requests for changes
Create training documents for administrative processes and system
Complete the onboarding/offboarding and training of new
Manage and maintain security roles and
Ensure preparedness for Microsoft updates, evaluate how this may affect MBP and provide a summary of key points and actions. Take actions as direction and prepare communications to wider company on changes or updates.
Review and analyse the current state of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging existing
Write news articles relating to Business Central and be the champion of the product.
We are looking for someone with the following essential experience or qualifications (please only apply if you can demonstrate your experience, by providing on the job or education examples):
A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant IT
As a minimum, two years of experience configuring, maintaining, documenting and supporting a company’s ERP, with a preference for working experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics NAV. Knowledge of other ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle will also be
General understanding of accounting and operations processes with logistics and sales process experience an
Knowledge of data management such as importing from spreadsheets and using data
Understanding of relational databases.
Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills including SharePoint, Power Automate
Experience using Continia Document Capture and Jet Analytics (preferred, not required).
Experience of building relationships across all levels and areas of the business along with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
Written and verbal English language skills at business
Essential demonstrable Skills/Profile we are looking for:
Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Ability to work well on own initiative, presenting ideas
Strong analytical skills
Structured, methodical and well-organised
Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
Enthusiasm and self-motivation, with a proactive approach to all tasks
Team player who contributes to our collaborative culture
High attention to detail with evidenced problem-solving skills
A positive approach to change
Why work for us?
Sustainability has been part of our ideological backbone since the beginning, as our organisation captures and delivers value in economic, environmental and social terms.
Our business brings to life the concepts of industrial ecology and circular economy by materialising the idea that the co-stream of one industry can be used as a key resource by another.
Our technical expertise, market knowledge and legal understanding help to promote the optimal and efficient use of natural resources, reduce waste and toxic emissions, reduce operating costs and generate new revenue. As a result, we improve the environmental, economic and social performance of our suppliers and customers, with whom we work together to enable the recycling and recovery of residual resources. MBP has several sustainability and quality certifications and works actively with LEAN.
We offer:
A competitive salary
Working for an international company dedicated to sustainability, the environment and natural resources
Free parking
Our UK office is based on the Broughton Hall Estate in Skipton, where you are surrounded by the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales
A friendly, professional and nurturing culture, dedicated to engagement and retention
Flexibility with hybrid working (up to 3 days a week from home) after a suitable period of review
Training opportunities with a focus on professional development
Occasional international travel to other MBP offices (role dependent)
For more information about MBP or the position, please visit www.mbpsolutions.com
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Job Description for Business Analyst:
There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.
We’re an organisation that’s here to experiment and push the limits of what’s possible. So, if you’re keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.
The Technical Business Analysts (TBA) will act as an intermediary between the business and technical delivery teams. Working with Business Engagement Partners, IT project teams and business clients, the TBA will collect, clarify, and translate requirements into requirements definition and conceptual design (using appropriate tools and techniques) from which applications and solutions are developed.
The TBA may also provide project management for small technical projects and work packages.
Main Responsibilities for Business Analyst:
Develop a thorough understanding of the current IT solutions and work with key stakeholders in the business to identify new requirements or opportunities for improvement.
Produce requirements for complex software development, architecture, infrastructure and integration projects in a highly secure environment.
Elicit, document and manage requirements using appropriate tools and techniques, interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process mapping, through full project lifecycle.
Work with IT Business Engagement Partners and key stakeholders to develop business cases to support proposed solutions.
Analyse project proposals alongside solution architects and project managers to determine time frame, budget, risk and the appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
Support the creation, and maintenance, of standard project artefacts, such as project initiation documentation, project plans, and risk and stakeholder’s matrices.
Support the production and delivery of Invitation to Tenders on projects, including the evaluation criteria, scoring and subsequent assessment.
Analyse, document and test (as required) program development, logic, process flows and specifications.
Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing.
Document user guides to describe application installation and operating procedures.
Assist in the coordination of project resources, when necessary, to ensure that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality.
Essential Criteria for Business Analyst:
Develop a thorough understanding of the current IT solutions and work with key stakeholders in the business to identify new requirements or opportunities for improvement.
Produce requirements for complex software development, architecture, infrastructure and integration projects in a highly secure environment.
Elicit, document and manage requirements using appropriate tools and techniques, interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process mapping, through full project lifecycle.
Work with IT Business Engagement Partners and key stakeholders to develop business cases to support proposed solutions.
Analyse project proposals alongside solution architects and project managers to determine time frame, budget, risk and the appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
Support the creation, and maintenance, of standard project artefacts, such as project initiation documentation, project plans, and risk and stakeholder’s matrices.
Support the production and delivery of Invitation to Tenders on projects, including the evaluation criteria, scoring and subsequent assessment.
Analyse, document and test (as required) program development, logic, process flows and specifications.
Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing.
Document user guides to describe application installation and operating procedures.
Assist in the coordination of project resources, when necessary, to ensure that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality.
Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years’ worth of UK residency).
Desirable Criteria for Business Analyst:
Experience of working with both business and IT projects within a secure environment.
Willingness to travel to other UK locations and a full UK Driving license.
Comfortable in managing small projects, if required.
About The Company
Grounded in robust science and decades of experience, National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is the authoritative voice in the UK and beyond for technological development within the nuclear power sector.
Our unparalleled understanding of the science, challenges and opportunities makes us an unrivalled authority and partner in the field, providing experts, technologies, and access to cutting-edge facilities to organisations around the world.
Harnessing potential technologies and translating them into to industry-ready solutions means our pioneering approach spearheads international improvement and technological progress.
We work on projects as small as drilling a hole to analyse underground wastes with our integrated micro drilling technology, or as large as developing state-of-the-art power systems for spacecraft, based on radioactive materials
NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.
Recruitment Agency Notice
We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for the provision of recruitment services. Only agencies on our PSL may provide CVs and only when the role is released to them by our recruitment team. We will not accept unsolicited CVs from suppliers not currently on our PSL. We explicitly reserve the right to add candidate details from unsolicited CVs from non-PSL agencies into our own candidate database and to pursue/hire such candidate(s) without any obligation, financial or otherwise, to the agency concerned.
Aug 19, 2022
Full time
Job Description for Business Analyst:
There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.
We’re an organisation that’s here to experiment and push the limits of what’s possible. So, if you’re keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.
The Technical Business Analysts (TBA) will act as an intermediary between the business and technical delivery teams. Working with Business Engagement Partners, IT project teams and business clients, the TBA will collect, clarify, and translate requirements into requirements definition and conceptual design (using appropriate tools and techniques) from which applications and solutions are developed.
The TBA may also provide project management for small technical projects and work packages.
Main Responsibilities for Business Analyst:
Develop a thorough understanding of the current IT solutions and work with key stakeholders in the business to identify new requirements or opportunities for improvement.
Produce requirements for complex software development, architecture, infrastructure and integration projects in a highly secure environment.
Elicit, document and manage requirements using appropriate tools and techniques, interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process mapping, through full project lifecycle.
Work with IT Business Engagement Partners and key stakeholders to develop business cases to support proposed solutions.
Analyse project proposals alongside solution architects and project managers to determine time frame, budget, risk and the appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
Support the creation, and maintenance, of standard project artefacts, such as project initiation documentation, project plans, and risk and stakeholder’s matrices.
Support the production and delivery of Invitation to Tenders on projects, including the evaluation criteria, scoring and subsequent assessment.
Analyse, document and test (as required) program development, logic, process flows and specifications.
Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing.
Document user guides to describe application installation and operating procedures.
Assist in the coordination of project resources, when necessary, to ensure that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality.
Essential Criteria for Business Analyst:
Develop a thorough understanding of the current IT solutions and work with key stakeholders in the business to identify new requirements or opportunities for improvement.
Produce requirements for complex software development, architecture, infrastructure and integration projects in a highly secure environment.
Elicit, document and manage requirements using appropriate tools and techniques, interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process mapping, through full project lifecycle.
Work with IT Business Engagement Partners and key stakeholders to develop business cases to support proposed solutions.
Analyse project proposals alongside solution architects and project managers to determine time frame, budget, risk and the appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
Support the creation, and maintenance, of standard project artefacts, such as project initiation documentation, project plans, and risk and stakeholder’s matrices.
Support the production and delivery of Invitation to Tenders on projects, including the evaluation criteria, scoring and subsequent assessment.
Analyse, document and test (as required) program development, logic, process flows and specifications.
Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing.
Document user guides to describe application installation and operating procedures.
Assist in the coordination of project resources, when necessary, to ensure that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality.
Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years’ worth of UK residency).
Desirable Criteria for Business Analyst:
Experience of working with both business and IT projects within a secure environment.
Willingness to travel to other UK locations and a full UK Driving license.
Comfortable in managing small projects, if required.
About The Company
Grounded in robust science and decades of experience, National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is the authoritative voice in the UK and beyond for technological development within the nuclear power sector.
Our unparalleled understanding of the science, challenges and opportunities makes us an unrivalled authority and partner in the field, providing experts, technologies, and access to cutting-edge facilities to organisations around the world.
Harnessing potential technologies and translating them into to industry-ready solutions means our pioneering approach spearheads international improvement and technological progress.
We work on projects as small as drilling a hole to analyse underground wastes with our integrated micro drilling technology, or as large as developing state-of-the-art power systems for spacecraft, based on radioactive materials
NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.
Recruitment Agency Notice
We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for the provision of recruitment services. Only agencies on our PSL may provide CVs and only when the role is released to them by our recruitment team. We will not accept unsolicited CVs from suppliers not currently on our PSL. We explicitly reserve the right to add candidate details from unsolicited CVs from non-PSL agencies into our own candidate database and to pursue/hire such candidate(s) without any obligation, financial or otherwise, to the agency concerned.
Job Summary:
The Security Systems Support Engineer (SSE) is an embedded role, with one of Pinkerton's largest clients (Fortune 500 company). The SSE will on a day-to-day basis, manage and maintain a strong working relationship with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the timely triaging, escalation, resolution, and coordination of all activities relating to the enterprise electronic security system to minimize system downtime.
The Engineer provides reactive (including out of hours on call) first-line technical support to service requests with remote diagnosis and resolution of system faults and proactively monitors the health of all security systems and devices. This position can be based anywhere (remote) within the United Kingdom.
Essential Functions:
Represent Pinkerton's core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
Maintain currency (working practices, risk, threat, regulatory, standards, technology) to ensure the delivery of the essential skills of the role.
Maintain accurate, up to date trackers/reporting tools and provide daily, weekly, and monthly reporting metrics.
Mitigate any associated risks and develop (with the appointed installation provider) a coordinated project schedule/plan.
Monitor the various email security support aliases, triage, prioritise, and respond within the agreed response times.
Ensure all faults are captured accurately in the tracker ticketing system.
Provide remote investigation, first line support of all security systems, with escalations to appropriate resources.
Provide first line support to the Security Operations Centre's for all reported security system issues, escalating accordingly after triage.
Provide first line diagnostics of system issues prior to call outs being raised with the security vendor.
Following first line review and diagnostics of any security system faults, provide supporting information of the issue to the security vendor to enable them to provide a costing for site attendance or to expediate a quicker resolution provides estimated cost based upon the approved ROM calculator.
Obtain confirmation from the business owner of related break-fix costs and once approved provide purchase order confirmation to the point of contact or the security vendor and instruct to attend site.
Record and keep updated the break-fix call out log tracking and ticketing system at all stages, so it reflects the latest status of the call out/issue. This will include escalation, update, rectification notes, financials, and any associated correspondence.
Coordinate any works and site visits relating to the security systems with other parties and stakeholders on site following their processes as required.
Support with the coordination and oversee the execution of the planned preventative maintenance delivery by approved security vendors and validate their work in accordance with the clients' expectations.
Review any remediation proposal provided by the approved security vendors to ensure suitability prior to submittal for client for approval.
Escalate any concerns which impact on the security systems' performance to the EMEA Supplier Manager.
Perform routine daily, weekly, and monthly spot checks on the systems to verify their correct operations and where required provide reports.
Conduct signal review - using the site signal trace – identify any items in the system tree that need review and provide a detailed breakdown of each devices reported activity along with any devices needing special attention.
Support the EMEA Supplier Manager with managing the EMEA approved security device/vendor list by providing feedback and input on supplier/device performance with recommendations for areas of improvement.
Contribute to the development and continual improvement of the EMEA regional specific standards, processes and supporting documentation. Ensure all processes are optimized and continually aligned to the client requirements.
All other duties assigned.
Education, Experience, and Certifications:
Bachelor's degree and five or more years of experience gained in an engineering capacity of installing, servicing, commissioning, technical support role, managing the deployment of standalone and integrated physical electronic security systems.
Competencies:
Thorough understanding of IT principles and practices.
Good understanding of enterprise security in a business environment.
Solid understanding of security operations, design, and systems integration.
Understanding of security systems Analog and IP CCTV, Access Control, Intrusion – intimate knowledge of Lenel, Milestone and Galaxy are desirable but the ability to learn these systems is critical.
Knowledge of local code/regulation/legislation knowledge for EMEA is desirable.
Able to take accountability and ownership of issues, actions, decisions, and outcomes.
Adaptable to work variations while ensuring on-going performance effectiveness.
Pinkerton is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race/ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital/prenatal status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, religion, creed, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any protected status by local, state, federal or country-specific law.
Jun 12, 2022
Full time
Job Summary:
The Security Systems Support Engineer (SSE) is an embedded role, with one of Pinkerton's largest clients (Fortune 500 company). The SSE will on a day-to-day basis, manage and maintain a strong working relationship with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the timely triaging, escalation, resolution, and coordination of all activities relating to the enterprise electronic security system to minimize system downtime.
The Engineer provides reactive (including out of hours on call) first-line technical support to service requests with remote diagnosis and resolution of system faults and proactively monitors the health of all security systems and devices. This position can be based anywhere (remote) within the United Kingdom.
Essential Functions:
Represent Pinkerton's core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
Maintain currency (working practices, risk, threat, regulatory, standards, technology) to ensure the delivery of the essential skills of the role.
Maintain accurate, up to date trackers/reporting tools and provide daily, weekly, and monthly reporting metrics.
Mitigate any associated risks and develop (with the appointed installation provider) a coordinated project schedule/plan.
Monitor the various email security support aliases, triage, prioritise, and respond within the agreed response times.
Ensure all faults are captured accurately in the tracker ticketing system.
Provide remote investigation, first line support of all security systems, with escalations to appropriate resources.
Provide first line support to the Security Operations Centre's for all reported security system issues, escalating accordingly after triage.
Provide first line diagnostics of system issues prior to call outs being raised with the security vendor.
Following first line review and diagnostics of any security system faults, provide supporting information of the issue to the security vendor to enable them to provide a costing for site attendance or to expediate a quicker resolution provides estimated cost based upon the approved ROM calculator.
Obtain confirmation from the business owner of related break-fix costs and once approved provide purchase order confirmation to the point of contact or the security vendor and instruct to attend site.
Record and keep updated the break-fix call out log tracking and ticketing system at all stages, so it reflects the latest status of the call out/issue. This will include escalation, update, rectification notes, financials, and any associated correspondence.
Coordinate any works and site visits relating to the security systems with other parties and stakeholders on site following their processes as required.
Support with the coordination and oversee the execution of the planned preventative maintenance delivery by approved security vendors and validate their work in accordance with the clients' expectations.
Review any remediation proposal provided by the approved security vendors to ensure suitability prior to submittal for client for approval.
Escalate any concerns which impact on the security systems' performance to the EMEA Supplier Manager.
Perform routine daily, weekly, and monthly spot checks on the systems to verify their correct operations and where required provide reports.
Conduct signal review - using the site signal trace – identify any items in the system tree that need review and provide a detailed breakdown of each devices reported activity along with any devices needing special attention.
Support the EMEA Supplier Manager with managing the EMEA approved security device/vendor list by providing feedback and input on supplier/device performance with recommendations for areas of improvement.
Contribute to the development and continual improvement of the EMEA regional specific standards, processes and supporting documentation. Ensure all processes are optimized and continually aligned to the client requirements.
All other duties assigned.
Education, Experience, and Certifications:
Bachelor's degree and five or more years of experience gained in an engineering capacity of installing, servicing, commissioning, technical support role, managing the deployment of standalone and integrated physical electronic security systems.
Competencies:
Thorough understanding of IT principles and practices.
Good understanding of enterprise security in a business environment.
Solid understanding of security operations, design, and systems integration.
Understanding of security systems Analog and IP CCTV, Access Control, Intrusion – intimate knowledge of Lenel, Milestone and Galaxy are desirable but the ability to learn these systems is critical.
Knowledge of local code/regulation/legislation knowledge for EMEA is desirable.
Able to take accountability and ownership of issues, actions, decisions, and outcomes.
Adaptable to work variations while ensuring on-going performance effectiveness.
Pinkerton is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race/ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital/prenatal status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, religion, creed, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any protected status by local, state, federal or country-specific law.
Reporting to the Business Support Manager - Business Intelligence, the Business Intelligence – Business Analyst will work closely with both technical and business teams across the company to understand, document and deliver data requirements associated with significant business problems and opportunities. This exciting new opportunity is in a fast-paced dynamic environment working on High Profile Data Projects , to identify and understand significant business improvements and opportunities to ensure Data is at the forefront of decision making process.
As a Business Analyst in Business Intelligence at Jet2.com & Jet2holidays , you will be a key part of the team to ensure successful delivery of initiatives and projects meet the overall needs of the end user. Jet2 Business Analysts are passionate about delivering the best for our customers. We are proactive and work as One Team to achieve results.
You will be expected to drive data initiatives from inception to the point of go live. Our Business Analysts in Business Intelligence are experts in data transformation projects and advocates for best practice data management across our organisation. We will expect you to facilitate stakeholder/technical workshops, displaying skill in interviewing, effective questioning and have be able to challenge requirements. You will work alongside a team of Data Developers and Testers to build products that meet the requirements and acceptance criteria you have defined and documented. Jet2 practises Agile d elivery methodologies. You will be expected to lead the introduction of Epics, Feature and Stories to the delivery teams through session such as ‘ 3 Amigos ’ and Estimation Sessions. You will utilise your toolkit of analysis techniques to best represent the business needs and requirements, to collaborate with the delivery team to create a solution that is suitable for the desired use case, overall vision and requirements.
Any of the above outputs should be shared with the Product Owner and you should support them with effective prioritisation of the backlog, perhaps providing recommendations based on your understanding. During your analysis, you should work closely with technical teams and stakeholders to help them understand the requirements and any potential technical limitations that may impact the solution.
You will support delivery planning by having all analysis ready, well defined and pointed. You should support delivery of the stories throughout the delivery cycle. Most importantly, our Business Analysts don’t just stop at the capture of requirements, we collaborate within our development teams to take ideas from concept through to a solution. Understanding any areas of risk, dependencies, compliance and impacts. You will be expected to support the definition of test complete and aid demonstrations and User Acceptance Testing session of new data products and solutions. Working together with your team will be key to your personal success and key to project delivery. You will be required to work closely with Product Owners , Product Managers , Technical Specialists and other Business Analysts . Ultimately, we operate as a team, supporting one another to get the job done.
The successful candidate will have a minimum experience of 2 years working as a Business Analyst with both Waterfall and Agile methodologies and of in-house software development ideally within a Data Background . You will be personable, proactive and confident in your approach and have strong stakeholder management skills, being a confident communicator. You must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment , managing competing workloads and capable of effectively prioritising to meet deadlines.
In return, we offer an excellent salary and benefits package with fantastic opportunities for progression in a growing business. This is a great opportunity to be part of an exciting forward-thinking business. We operate scheduled leisure flights to holiday destinations in the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands and to European Leisure Cities from our 10 UK bases. Help us to send our all-important customers on holiday with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays !!
Mar 06, 2021
Full time
Reporting to the Business Support Manager - Business Intelligence, the Business Intelligence – Business Analyst will work closely with both technical and business teams across the company to understand, document and deliver data requirements associated with significant business problems and opportunities. This exciting new opportunity is in a fast-paced dynamic environment working on High Profile Data Projects , to identify and understand significant business improvements and opportunities to ensure Data is at the forefront of decision making process.
As a Business Analyst in Business Intelligence at Jet2.com & Jet2holidays , you will be a key part of the team to ensure successful delivery of initiatives and projects meet the overall needs of the end user. Jet2 Business Analysts are passionate about delivering the best for our customers. We are proactive and work as One Team to achieve results.
You will be expected to drive data initiatives from inception to the point of go live. Our Business Analysts in Business Intelligence are experts in data transformation projects and advocates for best practice data management across our organisation. We will expect you to facilitate stakeholder/technical workshops, displaying skill in interviewing, effective questioning and have be able to challenge requirements. You will work alongside a team of Data Developers and Testers to build products that meet the requirements and acceptance criteria you have defined and documented. Jet2 practises Agile d elivery methodologies. You will be expected to lead the introduction of Epics, Feature and Stories to the delivery teams through session such as ‘ 3 Amigos ’ and Estimation Sessions. You will utilise your toolkit of analysis techniques to best represent the business needs and requirements, to collaborate with the delivery team to create a solution that is suitable for the desired use case, overall vision and requirements.
Any of the above outputs should be shared with the Product Owner and you should support them with effective prioritisation of the backlog, perhaps providing recommendations based on your understanding. During your analysis, you should work closely with technical teams and stakeholders to help them understand the requirements and any potential technical limitations that may impact the solution.
You will support delivery planning by having all analysis ready, well defined and pointed. You should support delivery of the stories throughout the delivery cycle. Most importantly, our Business Analysts don’t just stop at the capture of requirements, we collaborate within our development teams to take ideas from concept through to a solution. Understanding any areas of risk, dependencies, compliance and impacts. You will be expected to support the definition of test complete and aid demonstrations and User Acceptance Testing session of new data products and solutions. Working together with your team will be key to your personal success and key to project delivery. You will be required to work closely with Product Owners , Product Managers , Technical Specialists and other Business Analysts . Ultimately, we operate as a team, supporting one another to get the job done.
The successful candidate will have a minimum experience of 2 years working as a Business Analyst with both Waterfall and Agile methodologies and of in-house software development ideally within a Data Background . You will be personable, proactive and confident in your approach and have strong stakeholder management skills, being a confident communicator. You must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment , managing competing workloads and capable of effectively prioritising to meet deadlines.
In return, we offer an excellent salary and benefits package with fantastic opportunities for progression in a growing business. This is a great opportunity to be part of an exciting forward-thinking business. We operate scheduled leisure flights to holiday destinations in the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands and to European Leisure Cities from our 10 UK bases. Help us to send our all-important customers on holiday with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays !!
I am currently partnered with a Local Government Agency in Central London who are looking for a Senior Front-end Developer to join their team to support with an ongoing project around their flagship customer facing application. The role is INSIDE IR35 & requires TWO DAYS PER WEEK onsite in their offices in London. Initial term is 28-Months with a possible 12-Month extension after that. Day rate being offered is up to £440 per day DOE The Software Developer must have the following technical skills: Expert agile practices with proven experience C# .Net, C# .Net Core TDD, Object Oriented Design, Clean Code Techniques and Cloud Patterns ASP .Net MVC HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, JQuery ReactJS Git API Manager, Active Directory Functions, Service Bus SQL Server, CosmosDB, Storage Azure DevOps, Azure Pipelines, Bicep App Insights The Senior Developer will have expert knowledge of designing, building, and enhancing integrated back-office solutions using Microsoft Development Technologies. The Senior Developer will work with all others as necessary within the project including the Senior Product Owner, Senior Test Analysts, Technical Delivery Leads, Solution Architects and other stakeholders to establish an optimal solution which meets requirements, adheres to technical strategy / constraints and considers total cost of ownership. The client 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.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
I am currently partnered with a Local Government Agency in Central London who are looking for a Senior Front-end Developer to join their team to support with an ongoing project around their flagship customer facing application. The role is INSIDE IR35 & requires TWO DAYS PER WEEK onsite in their offices in London. Initial term is 28-Months with a possible 12-Month extension after that. Day rate being offered is up to £440 per day DOE The Software Developer must have the following technical skills: Expert agile practices with proven experience C# .Net, C# .Net Core TDD, Object Oriented Design, Clean Code Techniques and Cloud Patterns ASP .Net MVC HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, JQuery ReactJS Git API Manager, Active Directory Functions, Service Bus SQL Server, CosmosDB, Storage Azure DevOps, Azure Pipelines, Bicep App Insights The Senior Developer will have expert knowledge of designing, building, and enhancing integrated back-office solutions using Microsoft Development Technologies. The Senior Developer will work with all others as necessary within the project including the Senior Product Owner, Senior Test Analysts, Technical Delivery Leads, Solution Architects and other stakeholders to establish an optimal solution which meets requirements, adheres to technical strategy / constraints and considers total cost of ownership. The client 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.
The post holder reports to the Housing IT Systems Manager The post holder has direct responsibility for internal and external resources (e.g. permanent, agency, 3rd party supplier resources) assigned to work on support and project activities; this will include liaison with supplier representatives and stakeholder engagement with staff within the Housing Service and the rest of Havering Council depending upon the nature of the support and project activities. The post holder will be required to work 36 hours per week. There will be an occasional requirement to work outside of "normal" office hours (during evenings and weekends), for example during upgrades to systems and during financial year end. The post holder will be expected to take a flexible approach to working hours and arrangements for taking leave in order to ensure service delivery and continuity. The post will be a hybrid working arrangement of office and home working. There may be an occasional requirement to work at other sites. Experience and skills Successful experience of managing and supporting multi-functional software within a diverse and complicated business environment. Successful experience of working in an IT service desk environment supporting a complex, multifunctional system. Successful management and co-ordination of stakeholders to resolve a shared problem. Successful experience of processing routine, annual billing cycles of computer software. E.g. Rents and Service Charges processes. Successful experience of the installation of software updates (e.g. upgrades) for ICT systems, to including system integration and testing activities. Demonstrable knowledge of a relational database architecture with the ability to compose queries, reports and forms using structured query language (SQL), PowerBi, Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) or similar database reporting software to produce reports for senior management scrutiny. Good organisational and time management skills, in order to prioritise demanding workloads and tight deadlines with minimal supervision. Fluent in written and spoken English to develop effective working relationships with both internal and external colleagues, customers and third party contractors. Strong influencing and negotiation skills with the ability to present technical information to a variety of audiences. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
The post holder reports to the Housing IT Systems Manager The post holder has direct responsibility for internal and external resources (e.g. permanent, agency, 3rd party supplier resources) assigned to work on support and project activities; this will include liaison with supplier representatives and stakeholder engagement with staff within the Housing Service and the rest of Havering Council depending upon the nature of the support and project activities. The post holder will be required to work 36 hours per week. There will be an occasional requirement to work outside of "normal" office hours (during evenings and weekends), for example during upgrades to systems and during financial year end. The post holder will be expected to take a flexible approach to working hours and arrangements for taking leave in order to ensure service delivery and continuity. The post will be a hybrid working arrangement of office and home working. There may be an occasional requirement to work at other sites. Experience and skills Successful experience of managing and supporting multi-functional software within a diverse and complicated business environment. Successful experience of working in an IT service desk environment supporting a complex, multifunctional system. Successful management and co-ordination of stakeholders to resolve a shared problem. Successful experience of processing routine, annual billing cycles of computer software. E.g. Rents and Service Charges processes. Successful experience of the installation of software updates (e.g. upgrades) for ICT systems, to including system integration and testing activities. Demonstrable knowledge of a relational database architecture with the ability to compose queries, reports and forms using structured query language (SQL), PowerBi, Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) or similar database reporting software to produce reports for senior management scrutiny. Good organisational and time management skills, in order to prioritise demanding workloads and tight deadlines with minimal supervision. Fluent in written and spoken English to develop effective working relationships with both internal and external colleagues, customers and third party contractors. Strong influencing and negotiation skills with the ability to present technical information to a variety of audiences. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.
Employer Description Based in Quedgeley, Gloucestershire, System Force IT specialise in managed IT support that is tailored to meet the needs of every client they work with. They also offer cloud solutions, cyber security management, VoIP services and much more. Overview We are currently seeking an IT Apprentice to join our apprenticeship program. Apprentices will provide clients software and hardware support for their workstations, as well as account management support. Help desk analyst will also work supporting company server and hardware infrastructure, software for this hardware, and other various enterprise level software's utilized by the business. Key Tasks & Responsibilities: will include but not be limited to Working with Desktop Engineers to maintain image libraries. Remote Troubleshooting hardware issues with Laptops, desktops, servers, notebooks, and tablets. Acting as an account admin for various software products. Assist with Wireless account management. 365 Help, migrations to and from, day to day management Troubleshoot network issues. Project work. Hardware inventory maintenance. Data migrations Corporate data centre monitoring, and maintenance. Virtual server troubleshooting, building, and maintenance. What we are looking for: Knowledge of Windows and Mac operating systems. Familiarity with Active Directory, group policies, and user account management. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse and resolve technical issues efficiently. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment. Entry Requirements: 3 GCSE's (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above) Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship is in a similar subject You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme. If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications. For more information, please visit the UK ENIC website. Additional Information: Salary: £14,000 - £16,000 per annum Working hours - 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday (8:30am to 5:30pm with 1 hour for lunch) What's in it for you? We believe that success is built from within and as an employee of System Force IT we will invest in you. We will invest in your training. We will invest our time and energy to help you develop your career and become the very best you can be in your field of work. Benefits: A great working office environment surrounded by a supportive team in a rewarding role. 20 days holiday per year + bank holidays Company pension scheme Access to the latest technology Access to technical online training to aid your personal progression. Great transport links with free onsite parking Future Prospects: 90% of QA Apprentices secure permanent employment after finishing their apprenticeship. Additionally, there may be opportunities to undertake further apprenticeship training as many of our programs offer on-going development tracks. Important Information: Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 30,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed. Apply now!
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Employer Description Based in Quedgeley, Gloucestershire, System Force IT specialise in managed IT support that is tailored to meet the needs of every client they work with. They also offer cloud solutions, cyber security management, VoIP services and much more. Overview We are currently seeking an IT Apprentice to join our apprenticeship program. Apprentices will provide clients software and hardware support for their workstations, as well as account management support. Help desk analyst will also work supporting company server and hardware infrastructure, software for this hardware, and other various enterprise level software's utilized by the business. Key Tasks & Responsibilities: will include but not be limited to Working with Desktop Engineers to maintain image libraries. Remote Troubleshooting hardware issues with Laptops, desktops, servers, notebooks, and tablets. Acting as an account admin for various software products. Assist with Wireless account management. 365 Help, migrations to and from, day to day management Troubleshoot network issues. Project work. Hardware inventory maintenance. Data migrations Corporate data centre monitoring, and maintenance. Virtual server troubleshooting, building, and maintenance. What we are looking for: Knowledge of Windows and Mac operating systems. Familiarity with Active Directory, group policies, and user account management. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse and resolve technical issues efficiently. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment. Entry Requirements: 3 GCSE's (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above) Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship is in a similar subject You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme. If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications. For more information, please visit the UK ENIC website. Additional Information: Salary: £14,000 - £16,000 per annum Working hours - 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday (8:30am to 5:30pm with 1 hour for lunch) What's in it for you? We believe that success is built from within and as an employee of System Force IT we will invest in you. We will invest in your training. We will invest our time and energy to help you develop your career and become the very best you can be in your field of work. Benefits: A great working office environment surrounded by a supportive team in a rewarding role. 20 days holiday per year + bank holidays Company pension scheme Access to the latest technology Access to technical online training to aid your personal progression. Great transport links with free onsite parking Future Prospects: 90% of QA Apprentices secure permanent employment after finishing their apprenticeship. Additionally, there may be opportunities to undertake further apprenticeship training as many of our programs offer on-going development tracks. Important Information: Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 30,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed. Apply now!
Business Analyst Please only apply for this position if you have recent Travel GDS Systems experience such as Sabre, Galileo, Amadeus or Worldspan systems experience We are looking for an experienced and professional Business Analyst with knowledge of airline booking tools, Travelport or another GDS systems to be the Subject Matter Expert, defining and owning the capabilities of the business systems. This position works closely with technical stakeholders and colleagues in capturing as-is and proposed changes to processes and systems and supporting them through to realising business case benefits. Skills & Experience required Knowledge of airline booking tools, Travelport or other GDS systems Previous Business Analyst experience delivering business system and process change Proven experience of producing appropriate and effective technical and non-technical documentation A good understanding of common interfacing and integration technologies and standards A good understanding of UML and other common modelling languages and tools Experience in commercial IT/software delivery, and airline or general travel industry experience Competent user of Microsoft Office 365 and collaboration tools Essential functions of the job Be the go-to expert for software platforms, product sets and business system capabilities Seek solutions and address deficiencies in a product, process or knowledge and managing delivery into production and live use for the business across all regional offices Define and develop capabilities of an existing product or process in live operation Capture and transform business requirements into technical solutions using appropriate techniques such as Use Cases, User Stories, UML diagrams and other artefacts Test new functionality as defined and developed with individual and/or instrumental involvement Analyse and understand APIs for integrating third-party platforms such as airline reservation and airport operation systems, hotel booking facilities, payment gateways, insurance services etc. Run workshops with internal and external stakeholders, and work with third-party providers and experts where necessary, to understand the behaviours and requirements of interface systems Demonstrate and present product and resolution ideas both internally and externally to existing/potential clients, supplier partners or third-party providers Supply visibility of product or process changes, ensuring awareness and clear requirements for technical teams to work to Provide assistance, support and guidance to all appropriate personnel for business and technical system requirements Manage the lifecycle of small change, enabling continuous improvements to be made to processes and systems with minimal disruption to the business Education, experience and skills Education to Degree level or higher In lieu of education: equivalent combination of education and directly related experience
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Business Analyst Please only apply for this position if you have recent Travel GDS Systems experience such as Sabre, Galileo, Amadeus or Worldspan systems experience We are looking for an experienced and professional Business Analyst with knowledge of airline booking tools, Travelport or another GDS systems to be the Subject Matter Expert, defining and owning the capabilities of the business systems. This position works closely with technical stakeholders and colleagues in capturing as-is and proposed changes to processes and systems and supporting them through to realising business case benefits. Skills & Experience required Knowledge of airline booking tools, Travelport or other GDS systems Previous Business Analyst experience delivering business system and process change Proven experience of producing appropriate and effective technical and non-technical documentation A good understanding of common interfacing and integration technologies and standards A good understanding of UML and other common modelling languages and tools Experience in commercial IT/software delivery, and airline or general travel industry experience Competent user of Microsoft Office 365 and collaboration tools Essential functions of the job Be the go-to expert for software platforms, product sets and business system capabilities Seek solutions and address deficiencies in a product, process or knowledge and managing delivery into production and live use for the business across all regional offices Define and develop capabilities of an existing product or process in live operation Capture and transform business requirements into technical solutions using appropriate techniques such as Use Cases, User Stories, UML diagrams and other artefacts Test new functionality as defined and developed with individual and/or instrumental involvement Analyse and understand APIs for integrating third-party platforms such as airline reservation and airport operation systems, hotel booking facilities, payment gateways, insurance services etc. Run workshops with internal and external stakeholders, and work with third-party providers and experts where necessary, to understand the behaviours and requirements of interface systems Demonstrate and present product and resolution ideas both internally and externally to existing/potential clients, supplier partners or third-party providers Supply visibility of product or process changes, ensuring awareness and clear requirements for technical teams to work to Provide assistance, support and guidance to all appropriate personnel for business and technical system requirements Manage the lifecycle of small change, enabling continuous improvements to be made to processes and systems with minimal disruption to the business Education, experience and skills Education to Degree level or higher In lieu of education: equivalent combination of education and directly related experience
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER / LONDON - HYBRID / UP TO £90,000 / GREAT BENEFITS Exciting new opportunity for an experienced Software Development Manager to join a dynamic, growing organisation. As the Software Development Manager, you will be responsible for managing a team while designing and creating new applications that fit with our team standards to execute and deliver projects efficiently and on time. The Gateway is a mission critical, payment processing solution built by a small, agile team. It is Java based and becoming cloud-native by implementing key features as micro services. The Gateway team is pushing the frontiers of payments technology and is in the process of operationalizing and scaling the product. Our team works hard, covers for one another, and maintains work-life balance. We own our results and we take pride in ownership of everything we do. We need help! Changing the world isn t easy, and we have a lot of work ahead of us. From new product features, to automation, to supporting micro services, there are a lot of opportunities for us to grow, and we re looking for great people to come along for the ride. What s on offer? Highly competitive salary between £70,000 - £90,000 ( dependent on experience) Annual company bonus Hybrid working (2 days per week in the London office) Industry leading pension scheme 25 days holiday plus bank holidays - with the opportunity to purchase additional holidays Life assurance & Income protection Discounts & perks platform Employee wellbeing How you'll make an impact: The Software Development Manager will play an important role in the design and analysis of software projects with a high level of technical experience. For this role, we need someone excited about solving problems and being able to juggle multiple items in a day, taking joy in being very efficient in driving items through a pipeline process. Primary responsibilities are to solve current reported problems and find opportunities to resolve those with long term solutions. Other responsibilities may include planning, design, development and testing software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products. Our goal is that about 50% of your responsibility is to provide technical leadership, direction, guidance, and support for the members of your team and about 50% of the role will be development. Other responsibilities include: Manage a small team of highly motivated developers and Systems Analysts Be in position to quickly and effectively resolve customer reported issues; taking ownership of the support process and collaborating with others on best solutions, effectively being a positive force for other teams by allowing focused development to continue. Become product domain expert and develop techniques to help team members gain expertise Contribute to the development and maintenance of the application architecture and ensures all development conforms to defined standards Analyze, design, program, debug and modify software enhancements and/or new products used in local, networked or internet related computer programs Support technological aspects of a software development project so that the end product meets business & technology requirements and is delivered on-time and on-budget Culturally, you're A highly motivated manager and engineer who loves working on small, high performing teams. Someone who cares deeply for team results, checks your ego at the door and takes pride in owning results. A mentor who is capable at guiding the technical development of less experienced developers at the functional, component architectural levels Technically, you Are comfortable working on front-end web code, back end services, data stores, and infrastructure systems Have experience writing modern software deployed in the cloud Are comfortable with encryption schemes, modern APIs, and front-end frameworks Have worked on agile teams to deliver software iteratively Experience you'll bring: BS in an engineering field OR can make us feel intensely confident that you don t need one. 4+ years of experience managing team members 4+ years of experience with Java 2+ years of experience with cloud solutions - Azure, Google, Amazon 4+ years experience working on agile teams to deliver software iteratively Experience with designing and architecting applications Experience with continuous integration/continuous delivery Excellent overall knowledge of Enterprise Level technologies Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills What s Next? If you have the necessary skills and are keen to join a leading business then please APPLY TODAY for immediate consideration.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER / LONDON - HYBRID / UP TO £90,000 / GREAT BENEFITS Exciting new opportunity for an experienced Software Development Manager to join a dynamic, growing organisation. As the Software Development Manager, you will be responsible for managing a team while designing and creating new applications that fit with our team standards to execute and deliver projects efficiently and on time. The Gateway is a mission critical, payment processing solution built by a small, agile team. It is Java based and becoming cloud-native by implementing key features as micro services. The Gateway team is pushing the frontiers of payments technology and is in the process of operationalizing and scaling the product. Our team works hard, covers for one another, and maintains work-life balance. We own our results and we take pride in ownership of everything we do. We need help! Changing the world isn t easy, and we have a lot of work ahead of us. From new product features, to automation, to supporting micro services, there are a lot of opportunities for us to grow, and we re looking for great people to come along for the ride. What s on offer? Highly competitive salary between £70,000 - £90,000 ( dependent on experience) Annual company bonus Hybrid working (2 days per week in the London office) Industry leading pension scheme 25 days holiday plus bank holidays - with the opportunity to purchase additional holidays Life assurance & Income protection Discounts & perks platform Employee wellbeing How you'll make an impact: The Software Development Manager will play an important role in the design and analysis of software projects with a high level of technical experience. For this role, we need someone excited about solving problems and being able to juggle multiple items in a day, taking joy in being very efficient in driving items through a pipeline process. Primary responsibilities are to solve current reported problems and find opportunities to resolve those with long term solutions. Other responsibilities may include planning, design, development and testing software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products. Our goal is that about 50% of your responsibility is to provide technical leadership, direction, guidance, and support for the members of your team and about 50% of the role will be development. Other responsibilities include: Manage a small team of highly motivated developers and Systems Analysts Be in position to quickly and effectively resolve customer reported issues; taking ownership of the support process and collaborating with others on best solutions, effectively being a positive force for other teams by allowing focused development to continue. Become product domain expert and develop techniques to help team members gain expertise Contribute to the development and maintenance of the application architecture and ensures all development conforms to defined standards Analyze, design, program, debug and modify software enhancements and/or new products used in local, networked or internet related computer programs Support technological aspects of a software development project so that the end product meets business & technology requirements and is delivered on-time and on-budget Culturally, you're A highly motivated manager and engineer who loves working on small, high performing teams. Someone who cares deeply for team results, checks your ego at the door and takes pride in owning results. A mentor who is capable at guiding the technical development of less experienced developers at the functional, component architectural levels Technically, you Are comfortable working on front-end web code, back end services, data stores, and infrastructure systems Have experience writing modern software deployed in the cloud Are comfortable with encryption schemes, modern APIs, and front-end frameworks Have worked on agile teams to deliver software iteratively Experience you'll bring: BS in an engineering field OR can make us feel intensely confident that you don t need one. 4+ years of experience managing team members 4+ years of experience with Java 2+ years of experience with cloud solutions - Azure, Google, Amazon 4+ years experience working on agile teams to deliver software iteratively Experience with designing and architecting applications Experience with continuous integration/continuous delivery Excellent overall knowledge of Enterprise Level technologies Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills What s Next? If you have the necessary skills and are keen to join a leading business then please APPLY TODAY for immediate consideration.
Agile Project Manager - Tech Start Up - Fast growth - Fast Track Progression - Market Research - 2 Days onsite - 3 days WFH - West Wales - 45000 - Local Applicants preferred - Camarthenshire Yolk Recruitment are working with an innovative AI Scale up business based in West Wales who are looking for an Agile Project Manager to join the Projects Team, You would be the first Agile Project Manager to join the company and be instrumental in helping the company achieve its growth plans which means plenty of progression opportunities to lead the projects team. As an Agile Project Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving the success of our projects by ensuring effective delivery of high-quality and services. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and data analysts, to implement Agile methodologies and best practices. Your expertise in Agile project management will be instrumental in guiding teams through the lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. The company is on a mission to revolutionise the research industry, The platform is already used by a number FTSE 250 organisations and helps them get closer to the truth than they ever have in the past, They are experts in enabling organisations to bridge the gap between consumer behaviours and the decisions brands take. We're putting survey data back where it belongs, in the 21st century. We have major global brands using our platform, and we're now looking to accelerate our growth. The Agile Project Manager is responsible for: Facilitate the adoption and implementation of Agile principles within the business Work closely with managers to define project scope, goals, and deliverables Coach managers on leading agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritise tasks and manage dependencies Monitor project progress, identify risks, and provide proactive solutions and mitigations Coach and mentor colleagues on Agile practices, fostering continuous improvement Ensure clear communication and alignment with stakeholders, providing regular project updates Ideal candidates will demonstrate: Experience as an Agile Delivery Manager or Project Management role in a technical environment In-depth knowledge of Agile methodologies Strong leadership skills with the ability to empower teams and foster collaboration Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Proven track record of delivering successful projects on time and within budget Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously Ability to quickly adapt to changing business needs and deliver results under pressure Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification - Desirable ? Are you the right fit? A consultative approach to work Resilience Strong collaboration and team working Good communication skills A determined and tenacious approach to work A creative approach to problem solving Good listening and comprehension Great stakeholder management You can expect Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience Opportunities to develop a varied portfolio of work with different clients Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership A genuinely supportive and collaborative environment A culture of learning in a stimulating environment As well as this, we offer: Annual Leave -?You join with 25 days holiday Birthday Leave -?We want to help celebrate your birthday, so we give you the day off every year Holiday Shutdown - Depending on what we are working on, we shut over the winter holidays for 3 days (Discretionary Leave Banking - colleagues can bank untaken leave from a given year and save it up for a bigger event, e.g. a longer holiday, events Pension Scheme -?3% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Loyalty Scheme - you'll have access to our reward gateway. There are hundreds of discounts, including: food, clothing, and much more! Super-flexible working culture - we will never be a 5-days-a-week in the office company, and we have the philosophy of paying people for the job they do, not the hours they work or where they work from Physical Wellbeing -?Private medical and dental insurance (contributory) Mental Wellbeing ?-?Access to GP referred therapies via our Private medical provider Social - Parties, regular meet-ups and commitment to charitable causes Development -?We offer continuous support and development with clear mapped progression routes across the business
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Agile Project Manager - Tech Start Up - Fast growth - Fast Track Progression - Market Research - 2 Days onsite - 3 days WFH - West Wales - 45000 - Local Applicants preferred - Camarthenshire Yolk Recruitment are working with an innovative AI Scale up business based in West Wales who are looking for an Agile Project Manager to join the Projects Team, You would be the first Agile Project Manager to join the company and be instrumental in helping the company achieve its growth plans which means plenty of progression opportunities to lead the projects team. As an Agile Project Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving the success of our projects by ensuring effective delivery of high-quality and services. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and data analysts, to implement Agile methodologies and best practices. Your expertise in Agile project management will be instrumental in guiding teams through the lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. The company is on a mission to revolutionise the research industry, The platform is already used by a number FTSE 250 organisations and helps them get closer to the truth than they ever have in the past, They are experts in enabling organisations to bridge the gap between consumer behaviours and the decisions brands take. We're putting survey data back where it belongs, in the 21st century. We have major global brands using our platform, and we're now looking to accelerate our growth. The Agile Project Manager is responsible for: Facilitate the adoption and implementation of Agile principles within the business Work closely with managers to define project scope, goals, and deliverables Coach managers on leading agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritise tasks and manage dependencies Monitor project progress, identify risks, and provide proactive solutions and mitigations Coach and mentor colleagues on Agile practices, fostering continuous improvement Ensure clear communication and alignment with stakeholders, providing regular project updates Ideal candidates will demonstrate: Experience as an Agile Delivery Manager or Project Management role in a technical environment In-depth knowledge of Agile methodologies Strong leadership skills with the ability to empower teams and foster collaboration Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Proven track record of delivering successful projects on time and within budget Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously Ability to quickly adapt to changing business needs and deliver results under pressure Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification - Desirable ? Are you the right fit? A consultative approach to work Resilience Strong collaboration and team working Good communication skills A determined and tenacious approach to work A creative approach to problem solving Good listening and comprehension Great stakeholder management You can expect Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience Opportunities to develop a varied portfolio of work with different clients Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership A genuinely supportive and collaborative environment A culture of learning in a stimulating environment As well as this, we offer: Annual Leave -?You join with 25 days holiday Birthday Leave -?We want to help celebrate your birthday, so we give you the day off every year Holiday Shutdown - Depending on what we are working on, we shut over the winter holidays for 3 days (Discretionary Leave Banking - colleagues can bank untaken leave from a given year and save it up for a bigger event, e.g. a longer holiday, events Pension Scheme -?3% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Loyalty Scheme - you'll have access to our reward gateway. There are hundreds of discounts, including: food, clothing, and much more! Super-flexible working culture - we will never be a 5-days-a-week in the office company, and we have the philosophy of paying people for the job they do, not the hours they work or where they work from Physical Wellbeing -?Private medical and dental insurance (contributory) Mental Wellbeing ?-?Access to GP referred therapies via our Private medical provider Social - Parties, regular meet-ups and commitment to charitable causes Development -?We offer continuous support and development with clear mapped progression routes across the business
A forward-thinking technology company working with major global brands are entering a period of growth within their new office location in Llandysul They are currently seeking an experienced Data Engineer(with a focus on Power BI) to play a pivotal role in managing and optimising their data infrastructure. You ll leverage your technical expertise and join a supportive, open and collaborative environment with a culture of learning, who are not afraid of making mistakes and thinking outside of the box. Your role will involve working alongside Data Scientists and Analysts to drive data-driven insights for their clients to make strategic decisions. You ll collaborate with stakeholders, design/maintain data pipelines and ETL Processes, ensuring the accuracy and security of the data and identifying opportunities for automation. Experience required At least 2 years Data Engineering with proven experience in Power BI Development Knowledge in data analysis, modelling, and visualization Proficient in: Microsoft Power BI (Power Query, DAX, Power View) Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) Skilled in at least one programming language e.g., Python or Java Cloud platforms knowledge - AWS / Azure, and familiarity with data warehousing Applicants must be within commutable distance of Llandysul for 3 days a week working in office (working 2 days a week at home) and must have the right to work in UK as we do not offer sponsorship. Please Apply Now to be considered or contact Rachael for a confidential chat: (url removed)
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
A forward-thinking technology company working with major global brands are entering a period of growth within their new office location in Llandysul They are currently seeking an experienced Data Engineer(with a focus on Power BI) to play a pivotal role in managing and optimising their data infrastructure. You ll leverage your technical expertise and join a supportive, open and collaborative environment with a culture of learning, who are not afraid of making mistakes and thinking outside of the box. Your role will involve working alongside Data Scientists and Analysts to drive data-driven insights for their clients to make strategic decisions. You ll collaborate with stakeholders, design/maintain data pipelines and ETL Processes, ensuring the accuracy and security of the data and identifying opportunities for automation. Experience required At least 2 years Data Engineering with proven experience in Power BI Development Knowledge in data analysis, modelling, and visualization Proficient in: Microsoft Power BI (Power Query, DAX, Power View) Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) Skilled in at least one programming language e.g., Python or Java Cloud platforms knowledge - AWS / Azure, and familiarity with data warehousing Applicants must be within commutable distance of Llandysul for 3 days a week working in office (working 2 days a week at home) and must have the right to work in UK as we do not offer sponsorship. Please Apply Now to be considered or contact Rachael for a confidential chat: (url removed)
Your Company A highly successful company are partnering with the NET Recruit team to support their recruitment campaign for a Senior BI Data Analyst in Bournemouth. The company provide excellent solutions to their clients, across a number of niches including aerospace, automotive and industrial, among others. Due to recent success they are investing in their future, expanding many of their internal teams and reaching a wider customer base, requiring a cohesive and proactive support system in place to supplement their offerings. This is an exciting new opportunity to gain recognition and exposure within the team and truly make a difference within the company both in terms of profitability and operational efficiency by capturing the relevant metrics from a wide cross section of data sources that will drive the business forward. IMPORTANT: Applicants MUST be already located and living in the Bournemouth area and have full right to work in the UK . Your Role & Responsibilities Typical duties and responsibilities for this role will include, but not be limited to: Leading the development of Power BI and Dynamics CRM applications across the business to ensure they meet goals Maximise efforts to understand the business needs and use this knowledge to increase effectiveness Providing solutions and alternative options for senior management to address their issues and needs Taking ownership of the deployment process Conducting quality checks, monitoring the data warehouse and administrating the ETL Providing support in reporting for Power BI and delivering training across the business Managing Power BI report subscriptions Managing the SQL database and backups Creating reports and tasks for month and year end What Do You Need To Apply? This role will require the ideal candidate to have a highly technical, analytical and communicate mindset, made evident through exemplary presentation skills. Fundamental for this role will be prior experience to an advanced level of Office 365, including Power BI, MS Flow, Excel, and PowerApps also, alongside good SQL knowledge. Additional knowledge includes Azure Data Factory and Data Flows, API integrations and C#. An individual who has previously undertaken work on large-scale projects is also required, as is experience regarding data visualisation. An individual who has a proven track record of working successfully, both on their own, and within a larger team, will be looked upon favourably. What Will You Get In Return? On offer is a base salary of up to £57,000, alongside other additional benefits, including a good holiday allocation, generous pension, life insurance and free parking. This leading company value the wellbeing of their employees very highly and are keen to ensure the successful applicant has everything they require for this position in terms of tolls and training. This is a unique opportunity to make an incredibly large impact and difference within a high-growth company that has an eminently bright future. If you are interested in a confidential conversation, please reach out directly to: Joshua Whitton - Recruitment Partner M: (phone number removed) E: (url removed)
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Your Company A highly successful company are partnering with the NET Recruit team to support their recruitment campaign for a Senior BI Data Analyst in Bournemouth. The company provide excellent solutions to their clients, across a number of niches including aerospace, automotive and industrial, among others. Due to recent success they are investing in their future, expanding many of their internal teams and reaching a wider customer base, requiring a cohesive and proactive support system in place to supplement their offerings. This is an exciting new opportunity to gain recognition and exposure within the team and truly make a difference within the company both in terms of profitability and operational efficiency by capturing the relevant metrics from a wide cross section of data sources that will drive the business forward. IMPORTANT: Applicants MUST be already located and living in the Bournemouth area and have full right to work in the UK . Your Role & Responsibilities Typical duties and responsibilities for this role will include, but not be limited to: Leading the development of Power BI and Dynamics CRM applications across the business to ensure they meet goals Maximise efforts to understand the business needs and use this knowledge to increase effectiveness Providing solutions and alternative options for senior management to address their issues and needs Taking ownership of the deployment process Conducting quality checks, monitoring the data warehouse and administrating the ETL Providing support in reporting for Power BI and delivering training across the business Managing Power BI report subscriptions Managing the SQL database and backups Creating reports and tasks for month and year end What Do You Need To Apply? This role will require the ideal candidate to have a highly technical, analytical and communicate mindset, made evident through exemplary presentation skills. Fundamental for this role will be prior experience to an advanced level of Office 365, including Power BI, MS Flow, Excel, and PowerApps also, alongside good SQL knowledge. Additional knowledge includes Azure Data Factory and Data Flows, API integrations and C#. An individual who has previously undertaken work on large-scale projects is also required, as is experience regarding data visualisation. An individual who has a proven track record of working successfully, both on their own, and within a larger team, will be looked upon favourably. What Will You Get In Return? On offer is a base salary of up to £57,000, alongside other additional benefits, including a good holiday allocation, generous pension, life insurance and free parking. This leading company value the wellbeing of their employees very highly and are keen to ensure the successful applicant has everything they require for this position in terms of tolls and training. This is a unique opportunity to make an incredibly large impact and difference within a high-growth company that has an eminently bright future. If you are interested in a confidential conversation, please reach out directly to: Joshua Whitton - Recruitment Partner M: (phone number removed) E: (url removed)
The post holder reports to the Housing IT Systems Manager The post holder has direct responsibility for internal and external resources (e.g. permanent, agency, 3rd party supplier resources) assigned to work on support and project activities; this will include liaison with supplier representatives and stakeholder engagement with staff within the Housing Service and the rest of Havering Council depending upon the nature of the support and project activities. The post holder will be required to work 36 hours per week. There will be an occasional requirement to work outside of "normal" office hours (during evenings and weekends), for example during upgrades to systems and during financial year end. The post holder will be expected to take a flexible approach to working hours and arrangements for taking leave in order to ensure service delivery and continuity. The post will be a hybrid working arrangement of office and home working. There may be an occasional requirement to work at other sites. Experience and skills Successful experience of managing and supporting multi-functional software within a diverse and complicated business environment. Successful experience of working in an IT service desk environment supporting a complex, multifunctional system. Successful management and co-ordination of stakeholders to resolve a shared problem. Successful experience of processing routine, annual billing cycles of computer software. E.g. Rents and Service Charges processes. Successful experience of the installation of software updates (e.g. upgrades) for ICT systems, to including system integration and testing activities. Demonstrable knowledge of a relational database architecture with the ability to compose queries, reports and forms using structured query language (SQL), PowerBi, Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) or similar database reporting software to produce reports for senior management scrutiny. Good organisational and time management skills, in order to prioritise demanding workloads and tight deadlines with minimal supervision. Fluent in written and spoken English to develop effective working relationships with both internal and external colleagues, customers and third party contractors. Strong influencing and negotiation skills with the ability to present technical information to a variety of audiences. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.
Apr 18, 2024
Seasonal
The post holder reports to the Housing IT Systems Manager The post holder has direct responsibility for internal and external resources (e.g. permanent, agency, 3rd party supplier resources) assigned to work on support and project activities; this will include liaison with supplier representatives and stakeholder engagement with staff within the Housing Service and the rest of Havering Council depending upon the nature of the support and project activities. The post holder will be required to work 36 hours per week. There will be an occasional requirement to work outside of "normal" office hours (during evenings and weekends), for example during upgrades to systems and during financial year end. The post holder will be expected to take a flexible approach to working hours and arrangements for taking leave in order to ensure service delivery and continuity. The post will be a hybrid working arrangement of office and home working. There may be an occasional requirement to work at other sites. Experience and skills Successful experience of managing and supporting multi-functional software within a diverse and complicated business environment. Successful experience of working in an IT service desk environment supporting a complex, multifunctional system. Successful management and co-ordination of stakeholders to resolve a shared problem. Successful experience of processing routine, annual billing cycles of computer software. E.g. Rents and Service Charges processes. Successful experience of the installation of software updates (e.g. upgrades) for ICT systems, to including system integration and testing activities. Demonstrable knowledge of a relational database architecture with the ability to compose queries, reports and forms using structured query language (SQL), PowerBi, Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) or similar database reporting software to produce reports for senior management scrutiny. Good organisational and time management skills, in order to prioritise demanding workloads and tight deadlines with minimal supervision. Fluent in written and spoken English to develop effective working relationships with both internal and external colleagues, customers and third party contractors. Strong influencing and negotiation skills with the ability to present technical information to a variety of audiences. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.
Position: IT Senior Development Analyst Leeds (On-site) Join our client, a global consultancy in Northwest Leeds, as an IT Senior Development Analyst. Play a key role in managing business delivery applications across platforms, including laptops, web, and mobile. Ideal candidates are skilled communicators, team players, and adept at analysis in fast-paced environments. Organisational skills and task prioritisation are essential, with regular progress updates expected. Responsibilities include: Design, develop, deploy, and maintain business systems. Contribute to full development lifecycle from specification to support. Assist in software installation, configuration, and testing. Develop user manuals and maintain knowledge base. Manage technology asset inventory and application access. Provide direct support to end users and Technical Support team. Required Skills: Proficiency in Azure DevOps/Git, Azure cloud technologies, Entity Framework, REST API/JSON. Experience in .Net/.Net Core, C#, VB .net, HTML, CSS (2+ years). Familiarity with Microsoft Visual Studio, SQL Server Administration, tSQL, SSRS, Microsoft Stack. Desirable Experience: Familiarity with DevExpress, C++, cloud databases, Blazor, IIS. Exposure to Lotus Notes Development, PowerShell, security best practices. English communication, documentation, business writing. Proficiency in Power BI, third-party APIs. Note: On-site role with flexible working post-probation. Office located in LS18. Monday to Friday working hours. Salary Range: £40,000 - £45,000
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Position: IT Senior Development Analyst Leeds (On-site) Join our client, a global consultancy in Northwest Leeds, as an IT Senior Development Analyst. Play a key role in managing business delivery applications across platforms, including laptops, web, and mobile. Ideal candidates are skilled communicators, team players, and adept at analysis in fast-paced environments. Organisational skills and task prioritisation are essential, with regular progress updates expected. Responsibilities include: Design, develop, deploy, and maintain business systems. Contribute to full development lifecycle from specification to support. Assist in software installation, configuration, and testing. Develop user manuals and maintain knowledge base. Manage technology asset inventory and application access. Provide direct support to end users and Technical Support team. Required Skills: Proficiency in Azure DevOps/Git, Azure cloud technologies, Entity Framework, REST API/JSON. Experience in .Net/.Net Core, C#, VB .net, HTML, CSS (2+ years). Familiarity with Microsoft Visual Studio, SQL Server Administration, tSQL, SSRS, Microsoft Stack. Desirable Experience: Familiarity with DevExpress, C++, cloud databases, Blazor, IIS. Exposure to Lotus Notes Development, PowerShell, security best practices. English communication, documentation, business writing. Proficiency in Power BI, third-party APIs. Note: On-site role with flexible working post-probation. Office located in LS18. Monday to Friday working hours. Salary Range: £40,000 - £45,000
Business Analyst /Procurement Analyst P2P (SAP) ABJ6893 South East c49-61k + Bonus As a business analyst/ procurement analyst (P2P) and a proficient SAP user, as part of an expanding digital team the primary responsibility of the procurement / business analyst will be to analyse, document and work with the Procurement and Accounts Payable teams, to improve the procurement to pay ( purchase to pay ) processes within the company . Your familiarity with SAP will be essential for success in achieving resource efficient and cost-effective processes. Key Responsibilities Collect and analyse data to identify stakeholder needs and recognise insights to improve the procurement to pay process. Work with key stakeholders to define new and improved business processes using technology to aid success. Assist in the preparation of business cases, diagnostics, and project plans to support decision-making processes. Support the evaluation and implementation of process improvements including change management and training requirements. Participate in meetings and workshops with stakeholders and technical team to implement changes successfully on-time and to budget. Create clear and concise documentation, such as business process maps and training materials, to communicate outputs effectively. Support project managers in project coordination, progress tracking, and risk assessment. Assist in developing and maintaining reports, dashboards, and data visualizations. Assist with the testing of system changes and training of the end users on new procedures and systems. Qualifications / Experience Proven experience as a business analyst or worked in the Procurement to Pay (Purchase to Pay) / source to pay P2P area with a focus on process continuous improvement. Must have experience in SAP MM (materials management) as this is where the PO s/ GRs and stock management is done. I need them to have a basic handle on the processes and with some understanding of the SAP transaction codes. Without this they will struggle to see what the art of the possible is. Experience working with SAP and other Accounts payable software s integrated with an ERP Ability to communicate effectively to stakeholders at all levels. Understanding of software development technologies and project delivery methodologies. E.g., Waterfall & Agile. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Able to map out detailed business processes and identify dependencies, interfaces, risks, and issues. Ability to work collaboratively, in a team and adapt to changing project requirements. Highly motivated and able to engage with stakeholders of all levels in the organisation. Desirable: Knowledge of procurement best practices and industry trends would be highly regarded. Experience of working within agile development methodologies Salary dependent on experience Bonus: 15% Holiday: 25 days Pension: Employer 9% contribution; private medical Insurance; Life Assurance; Onsite Gym To Apply: Please contact Alison Basson ABJ6893 on (phone number removed), / (phone number removed) or apply to
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Business Analyst /Procurement Analyst P2P (SAP) ABJ6893 South East c49-61k + Bonus As a business analyst/ procurement analyst (P2P) and a proficient SAP user, as part of an expanding digital team the primary responsibility of the procurement / business analyst will be to analyse, document and work with the Procurement and Accounts Payable teams, to improve the procurement to pay ( purchase to pay ) processes within the company . Your familiarity with SAP will be essential for success in achieving resource efficient and cost-effective processes. Key Responsibilities Collect and analyse data to identify stakeholder needs and recognise insights to improve the procurement to pay process. Work with key stakeholders to define new and improved business processes using technology to aid success. Assist in the preparation of business cases, diagnostics, and project plans to support decision-making processes. Support the evaluation and implementation of process improvements including change management and training requirements. Participate in meetings and workshops with stakeholders and technical team to implement changes successfully on-time and to budget. Create clear and concise documentation, such as business process maps and training materials, to communicate outputs effectively. Support project managers in project coordination, progress tracking, and risk assessment. Assist in developing and maintaining reports, dashboards, and data visualizations. Assist with the testing of system changes and training of the end users on new procedures and systems. Qualifications / Experience Proven experience as a business analyst or worked in the Procurement to Pay (Purchase to Pay) / source to pay P2P area with a focus on process continuous improvement. Must have experience in SAP MM (materials management) as this is where the PO s/ GRs and stock management is done. I need them to have a basic handle on the processes and with some understanding of the SAP transaction codes. Without this they will struggle to see what the art of the possible is. Experience working with SAP and other Accounts payable software s integrated with an ERP Ability to communicate effectively to stakeholders at all levels. Understanding of software development technologies and project delivery methodologies. E.g., Waterfall & Agile. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Able to map out detailed business processes and identify dependencies, interfaces, risks, and issues. Ability to work collaboratively, in a team and adapt to changing project requirements. Highly motivated and able to engage with stakeholders of all levels in the organisation. Desirable: Knowledge of procurement best practices and industry trends would be highly regarded. Experience of working within agile development methodologies Salary dependent on experience Bonus: 15% Holiday: 25 days Pension: Employer 9% contribution; private medical Insurance; Life Assurance; Onsite Gym To Apply: Please contact Alison Basson ABJ6893 on (phone number removed), / (phone number removed) or apply to
Senior Cyber Security Engineer About Us: We are the tech company with people at heart. At Advania, we believe in empowering people to create sustainable value through the clever use of technology. As one of Microsoft's leading partners in the UK, specialising in Azure, Security, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft 365, we have a proven track record of success in delivering transformational IT services. Position Overview: As a Cyber Security Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding our organization's critical infrastructure and data against cyber threats. Your expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining SIEM solutions will help us proactively identify and mitigate security incidents, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our systems. Responsibilities: - Work with the technical lead / SME for the CSOC and SIEM service offering by managing and improving the platforms to meet the requirements of the business and/or client - Assist in establishing and maintaining processes, tooling and metrics that help provide a high level of productivity, supportability, and operational readiness - Actively participate in project planning activities, service enhancements and change management controls - Ensure all security platforms are optimised to detect and prevent security threats across all on-premise and cloud environments to meet business objectives and regulatory requirements - Act as a technical escalation point and technical mentor for SOC Analysts and Senior SOC Analysts in delivery of our CSOC services - Work collaboratively with architects, infrastructure teams and key stakeholders inside and out of the business ensuring security and monitoring requirements are determined and implemented through onboarding or continuous improvement activities Qualifications & Experience: Professional experience of working in an Incident Response Team or a similar environment Knowledge of SIEM platforms such as Azure Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, Splunk, ArcSight, QRadar, or LogRhythm. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle complex security incidents. Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and standards Click here for the list of benefits. This is a remote-first hybrid role. See here for details about our hybrid workstyle. This role requires eligibility to obtain security clearance (SC) , which requires UK citizenship and at least 5 years residency in the UK. If you have any questions on this requirement please ask the recruitment team during the process. Our Selection Process: We are committed to ensuring an equitable experience for all candidates, regardless of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Please do let us know if you'll need any reasonable adjustments as part of the selection process by highlighting these on your application form.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Senior Cyber Security Engineer About Us: We are the tech company with people at heart. At Advania, we believe in empowering people to create sustainable value through the clever use of technology. As one of Microsoft's leading partners in the UK, specialising in Azure, Security, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft 365, we have a proven track record of success in delivering transformational IT services. Position Overview: As a Cyber Security Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding our organization's critical infrastructure and data against cyber threats. Your expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining SIEM solutions will help us proactively identify and mitigate security incidents, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our systems. Responsibilities: - Work with the technical lead / SME for the CSOC and SIEM service offering by managing and improving the platforms to meet the requirements of the business and/or client - Assist in establishing and maintaining processes, tooling and metrics that help provide a high level of productivity, supportability, and operational readiness - Actively participate in project planning activities, service enhancements and change management controls - Ensure all security platforms are optimised to detect and prevent security threats across all on-premise and cloud environments to meet business objectives and regulatory requirements - Act as a technical escalation point and technical mentor for SOC Analysts and Senior SOC Analysts in delivery of our CSOC services - Work collaboratively with architects, infrastructure teams and key stakeholders inside and out of the business ensuring security and monitoring requirements are determined and implemented through onboarding or continuous improvement activities Qualifications & Experience: Professional experience of working in an Incident Response Team or a similar environment Knowledge of SIEM platforms such as Azure Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, Splunk, ArcSight, QRadar, or LogRhythm. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle complex security incidents. Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and standards Click here for the list of benefits. This is a remote-first hybrid role. See here for details about our hybrid workstyle. This role requires eligibility to obtain security clearance (SC) , which requires UK citizenship and at least 5 years residency in the UK. If you have any questions on this requirement please ask the recruitment team during the process. Our Selection Process: We are committed to ensuring an equitable experience for all candidates, regardless of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Please do let us know if you'll need any reasonable adjustments as part of the selection process by highlighting these on your application form.