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Mandatory. Front and back-end development of existing and new web development solutions Development of external customer websites – ecommerce & brochure style websites Communicating with external clients via email/telephone and attending client project meetings The ideal candidate will have:  ● Experience of working with maintaining and creating PHP applications in a commercial environment using an industry recognised framework such as Symfony or Laravel ● Good knowledge of the underlying LAMP architecture and a working knowledge of LAMP server set up and maintenance ● A passion for programming is essential ● Good project management skills ● An impressive online portfolio displaying their commercial or personal work ● Experience of front and back-end web development ● Knowledge of the latest web development trends and technologies Technical skills required:   ● PHP using OOP (Symfony or Laravel) ● Javascript ● REST ● Git version control ● SQL ● Linux command line and configuration ● HTML5 ● CSS 3 - Sass ● Bootstrap Other skills: ● Test Driven Development ● Gulp ● Webpack Personal skills:  ● Excellent time management and organisational skills ● A positive, committed 'can do' attitude ● Excellent communication skills ● Have a great attention to detail ● Be methodical, focused & self-motivated ● Be willing to learn new skills and technology KEY SKILLS Ecommerce websites, client projects, junior developer

Name  -  Murthy@ucaconsulting.uk Contact-  020 39700455 Job Title: Senior Systems/Network Administrator  Location: London, UK (SE11 5HJ)  Role: Permanent  Non-Negotiable Networking and WiFi (eg. Cisco) Windows Server 2003-2016 (Active Directory, IIS, DNS, DHCP, GPO, MDT/WDS, SCC) Windows Desktop 7-10 VMWareESXi MS Exchange 2010 – 2016 5+ years experience A passion for Tech!   This role will require you to: - Take ownership of the network and infrastructure, 2 Data Centres and extensive AWS use - Proactively understand and manage both the hardware and software we use - Manage the release of internal and external software - Manage the infrastructure in the UK and remotely for our satellite offices around the world - Build tools/scripts and support previously developed tools and improve automation - Provide support dealing with incidents, daily checks, upgrades, changes, backups & monitoring - Understand and improve monitoring infrastructure - Be available for on-call support What you’ll need: · Cisco Networking (CCNA) and WiFi · Passion for IT and technology · Substantial experience in a similar role · Windows Server 2003-2016 (Active Directory, IIS, DNS, DHCP, GPO, MDT/WDS, SCC) · Windows Desktop 7-10 · MS SQL Server 2008-2016 · Fortinet UTM Firewalls · Couchbase · VPN · NetApp FAS · VMWareESXi · MS Exchange 2010 – 2016 · VeritasBackUp Exec · Sophos Enterprise · Dell Technologies (Hardware and OpenManage) · Some Linux Skills (Ubuntu) · Powershell · AWS

Scala Developer Full time, permanent Salary:  Up to £46k pa (depending on experience) + benefits London E1W Pharmaceutical Press, the publications division of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS), publishes a wide range of titles in the fields of pharmaceutical science and drug therapy, including world renowned references such as the BNF, Martindale, and Stockley’s Drug Interactions.    We are currently seeking to fill the role of Scala Developer which carries the key responsibility of developing and maintaining the Pharmaceutical Press’s publishing software, systems and customer facing digital products.  You will be of graduate calibre in a numerate discipline, preferably computer science and you should be able to demonstrate commercial web software development experience.  It is also expected that you will have sound knowledge of Scala, JavaScript, XML and web servers in software development projects. How to apply and further details: A full job description and further information on how to apply can be found on our website: https://www.rpharms.com/about-us/work-with-us     (see Software Developer). Application is by CV and covering letter / supporting statement.  Please note we will not accept CV’s without a covering letter. Closing date for applications: 10th October 2018. Interview date: TBC   The Royal Pharmaceutical Society is an equal opportunities employer

Scientific Software Developer Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA) Grade: HSO Location: Weybridge £31,080 - £34,940 with £6,000 per annum specialist pay allowance dependent on skills and experience Ref: 1589993   At the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) we safeguard animal and plant health for the benefit of the environment, the economy and the millions of people who live here.  Our Department of Epidemiological Science (DES) is at the heart of some of our most important work. Your software development and analytical expertise will make a real difference to a range of policies and both research and development and operational projects.  An exciting opportunity has arisen for a software developer to join the multi-disciplinary Biomathematics and Risk Research workgroup in DES. Being part of this workgroup, which provides advanced modelling, software development and scientific computing, you will: Design and develop novel algorithms for the analysis of epidemiological data, including parameter estimation and decision support. Develop complex software systems that are used for animal disease control projects. This work will include developing applications and simulation models of the spread of animal diseases, plus surveillance and management. Engage with a broad array of stakeholders such as veterinarians, policy advisors and industry representatives to understand their needs and translate these into technical solutions. Support key technical areas such as testing, architectural best practice, and technical peer review. Contribute to APHA scientific papers, project proposals, reports and presentations. Ensure we remain technically-advanced by identifying, testing and building new systems that will enhance our capabilities.  This is a fascinating role with the scope to stretch your skills across projects of genuine national importance. We will expect you to have a degree in a scientific or IT-related subject, with simulation and data analysis experience using either Java or Scala. Familiar with Linux platform, you will understand the fundamental scientific and engineering principles relating to the field and the best way to apply these. You will be keen to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues and have strong communication skills. It would also be ideal if you have knowledge of some of the following: test-driven development, R, algorithms and simulation modelling, Cloud IaaS and visualization.  We are an organization that takes the inclusion, support and development of our people very seriously You can look forward to learning, mentoring, coaching and continual professional development all designed to help you get the very most from your career.  We also aim to support the personal wellbeing of everyone in APHA. Our benefits include generous annual leave, a contributory pension, staff bonuses and recognition, salary sacrifice benefit options, and an employee discount scheme. We also offer flexible working. Closing date: 23 September 2018.

Deputy Security Adviser Ofgem is committed to making a positive difference for energy consumers through effective regulation of the market and close working with suppliers to ensure sustainable energy for consumers and businesses in the UK. Job Description   Background and role Working closely with the security colleagues and UK Intelligence Community, you will understand the key threats to the department and wider government and use this information to assess the risks to departmental business. You will support senior security colleagues to determine how to manage security risks affecting all business areas. Building a network of security contacts across the organisation and working closely with and advising staff in your department’s technology, HR and estates teams to ensure their security needs are met.  You will act as liaison and intelligent customer, supporting senior security colleagues in owning and requesting the delivery of critical security services from a central hub (Cluster Security Unit) and actively engaging to ensure service standards are maintained. You will build a network of Security Business Partners across the department to ensure that local security advice is available as needed so that projects and services consider security from the outset. With your expertise we can be sure that the security needs of the department will be met. You will play an important role in delivering education and awareness among colleagues to make sure that security is embedded holistically across the organisation as an important part of everyone’s day-to-day role. We are aiming to recruit people from diverse backgrounds to make sure we have a wide range of skills to strengthen our security capability across government. We value the fact that our different backgrounds, cultures, genders, experiences and ways of working create a more effective team. Each one of us has a part to play in helping government to keep the UK secure. The most important aspect of the requirement is that candidates have a good understanding of, or keen interest in, security of government assets and people. If you have a passion for security and are driven by the challenge of leading through influence, at both the strategic and operational levels of security, this role is for you. This challenge is likely to be simulating and unique in many ways. If you are keen to expand your skills and experience in the sector, we can offer the training you need to support your development. Your key responsibilities will include: Supporting senior security staff in acting as an intelligent customer, requesting services from the Cluster Security Unit and supporting the Chief Security Officer through governance structures to ensure the security requirements of your department are being met; Providing support in monitoring the services delivered by the Cluster Security Unit to ensure they meet the agreed service level defined in the Service Level Agreements. Review of Service Level Agreements to ensure the services provided meet the needs of the department; Providing advice to colleagues on departmental security issues, including the management of security risks; Delivering education and awareness training on security matters to staff across the organisation; Being a role model for the security community and modelling Civil Service values to foster and develop the profession across government; Acting as a security professional, championing and sharing best practice through the community and embedding government security culture within the department, across technology, operations and suppliers. You must demonstrate that you have recent and relevant skills and experience in: Understanding of security and risk, as well as a willingness to develop knowledge in these areas as appropriate whilst recognising future risks and strategically planning to mitigate them; Experience of engaging, advising and influencing at all levels of an organisation whilst projecting credibility and self-assurance; Ability to form excellent relationships within your department and with the wider security community;  It would also be beneficial if you demonstrate any of the following skills or experience:  Experience of managing contracts and acting as an intelligent customer; Background in cyber security, physical security, personnel security, technology, risk management or data professions.  Security clearance:  The successful candidate will need to hold Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance or be willing to undergo the process.  Competencies We’ll assess you against these competencies during the selection process: Collaborating and partnering Establish relationships with a range of stakeholders to support delivery of business outcomes; Readily share resources to support higher priority work, showing pragmatism and support for the shared goals of the organisation; Act as a team player, investing time to generate a common focus and genuine team spirit.  Achieving Commercial Outcomes Work with colleagues to engage effectively and intelligently with delivery partners in order to define and/or improve service delivery; Seeing the Big Picture Be alert to emerging issues and trends which might impact or benefit your own and the team’s work Leading and communicating Communicate in a straightforward, honest and engaging manner with all stakeholders and stand ground when needed; Continually communicate with staff, helping to clarify goals and activities and the links between these and Departmental strategy. Delivering at pace Regularly monitor work against milestones or targets and act promptly to keep work on track and maintain performance   To apply, please go to: https://ofgemli.webitrent.com/ofgemli_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC106GF.display_srch_all?WVID=57179634Hs     Closing date: 20th August 2018.  Ofgem is an equal opportunities employer. Protecting consumers and powering the future of the energy debate.   

Support Analyst £28,508 to £30,986 per annum (plus a 5% shift allowance) Full time, Permanent Ref No: 072018-334   We have a vacancy for an experienced and self-motivated Support Analyst to provide first and second line support to the University staff and students for all Audio Visual and IT services. The team operates within the ITIL Service Management framework. You must have a successful track record in a similar technical support role, including: Troubleshooting and supporting Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office products, desktop and laptop hardware Sound understanding of operating system security principles Working knowledge of Audio Visual technologies Knowledge of Apple, Linux and mobile operating systems Working with a range of external suppliers. You will need to have excellent interpersonal and customer facing skills. You will be confident in communicating at all levels and will be passionate about knowledge sharing to enhance the overall quality of the team.  You will be required to work on a one week rotating shift pattern + 5% shift allowance. As part of your application, please ensure you upload your CV and Covering Letter. We recommend that, where possible, you remove personal details from your CV and Covering Letter such as your name. For more information about applying and for the job description for the post, please see the current vacancies on the BCU website: http://jobs.bcu.ac.uk/ Closing Date: 16 August 2018 Interview Date: TBC Birmingham City University seeks to be a single status employer and benefits include up to 32 days annual holiday, an index linked contributory pension scheme and an employee medical scheme. Birmingham City University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Welcome to the Jacob Bailey Group - an independent, international and award winning Creative Business Services Agency with offices in London, Suffolk, Nottingham and New York. We’re all about connecting relevance through Data, Technology and Creativity, improving our clients’ positioning and profits, while also creating Brilliant Experiences. We’re looking for a Senior Software Developer to join our team of software engineers. They should be an experienced PHP developer, with an outstanding working knowledge of Laravel and VueJS. Ideally with 5+ years commercial development experience and a working knowledge of Craft and WordPress as well as App development expertise (React Native preferred). This position will head-up back-end development for client projects and our growing portfolio of Software as a Service (SaaS), as well as overseeing a network of off-shore freelancers and an internal team of service and back-end developers. The ideal candidate will have experience of developing software from Beta to market ready. Minimum requirements: * Back-end development experience * App development experience * PHP, VueJS and Laravel experience Working standard UK office hours – 8:45am to 5:30pm, Ipswich office only. We look forward to hearing from you, thank you.

Welcome to the Jacob Bailey Group - an independent, international and award winning Creative Business Services Agency with offices in London, Suffolk, Nottingham and New York. We’re all about connecting relevance through Data, Technology and Creativity, improving our clients’ positioning and profits, while also creating Brilliant Experiences. We’re seeking a Full-stack Service Developer to take responsibility for our growing portfolio of serviced, hosted and maintained websites. We’re looking for a developer who will look after these websites with the same care and attention they would their children. They should be a PHP developer, with working knowledge of Laravel, Craft CMS and WordPress, knowledge of VueJS and/or React Native would be an additional bonus. We’re looking for candidates who take pride in maintaining bug free sites and apps, with a serious level of attention to detail. Ideally with 2+ years development experience. To guarantee we provide an outstanding customer experience the Service Developer will maintain a rolling program of site audits and code tests ensuring we give our client sites the care and attention they deserve. They will also be responsible for features and functionality updates as requested by clients as well as ensuring we adhere to the terms of our client SLAs. The ideal candidate will have front-end and back-end code experience. They will work closely with the Service Digital Project Manager, DevOps Developers and junior developers. Minimum requirements: * PHP and Laravel experience * Craft and/or WordPress experience * Front and back-end code experience * Email design and build experience Additional beneficial skills: * VueJS Experience * React Native Experience * TDD (Test Driven Development) Experience Working standard UK office hours – 8:45am to 5:30pm, Ipswich office only. We look forward to hearing from you, thank you.

Sport England is a public body and invests more than £300 million of National Lottery and government money each year into projects and programmes that help people get active and play sport. Our vision is that everyone in England, regardless of age, background or level of ability, feels able to engage in sport and physical activity. To achieve this vision our ambitious new strategy Towards an Active Nation sets out to transform sport and physical activity in England, so that millions more people can benefit from being active. An exciting opportunity has arisen in our team in London for a Senior Desktop Support Analyst to help deliver excellent, customer-focussed 1st and 2nd line support for IT requests, incidents and queries directed to the Senior Desktop Service Desk as well as project support, such as Office 365, Windows 10 and hardware rollouts. We are looking for someone with proven experience of providing successful 1st and 2nd line IT support of mobile devices (iPads and iPhones), desk side hardware and software which includes Microsoft products, Citrix and LANDesk. You will have demonstrable customer service skills and be a team player who understands the importance of sharing information and support team members and communicate effectively across the team and with customers. If you think your skills and experience would be a good fit, we would love to hear from you. In return we offer an attractive salary and benefits package.

Technical Architect IT - Strategy and Architecture   Location: Joseph Priestley Building £51,553 to £56,037 Competitive Salary which includes a 20% Market Supplement Full-Time, Permanent Reference: 032018-156-R-R  To achieve our vision to transform our systems, systems integration, data management and Hybrid-Cloud implementation, we need an exceptional Technical Architect. You will be part of our IT Technical Architecture team who are responsible for shaping the future of IT at BCU. Reporting to the Chief Technical Architect you will be responsible for ensuring that the architecture of our IT systems implements and enables our IT Strategy and Principles. As a member of the Architectural Governance Board, you will be responsible for assessing solution designs and proposing new, fit-for-purpose solutions that meet the business requirements and are aligned to our University’s strategy.  You will have demonstrable technical expertise as well as experience and knowledge of designing technical architectures and solutions. Whilst you are likely to have in-depth understanding of server and network infrastructure you will also have broad technical knowledge and experience including Cloud, applications and data. You will also have knowledge and experience of appropriate architectural frameworks and methodologies such as TOGAF.  You will have ownership of all technical aspects of the projects that you are assigned to. You will also contribute to developing policies, developing IT strategy, resolving major technical design issues, making procurement decisions and selecting system architecture components.  For more information about applying and for the job description please see the current vacancies on the BCU website:  http://jobs.bcu.ac.uk/ Closing Date: Thursday 7 June 2018 Interview Date: Friday 29 June 2018 Please note; on occasions where we receive a large number of applications, we may close the advert ahead of the publicised closing date. If this does happen, we will contact all candidates via email who have started but not yet completed their application, giving 48 hours’ notice.   We would, therefore, advise that you submit your completed application as soon as possible.   Alternatively, if you require the application in a different format please contact the Human Resources Department at hrlifecycle@bcu.ac.uk or on 0121 331 6693.

Sanctuary Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care and community services. With around 12,000 employees, we maintain a culture where diversity is valued and talent is nurtured and rewarded.  Software Development Team Leader Worcester £50,886 per annum (rising to £53,564 after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance) 35 hours per week   Why work for us? One of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care and commercial services, Sanctuary Group employs more than 12,000 people and manages over 100,000 units of accommodation throughout England and Scotland, including general rented, retirement living, supported housing, student and key worker accommodation and care homes. Sanctuary also provides a range of other services including maintenance, care and telecare, all of which are delivered by our dedicated employees who are completely committed to customer service. The new and exciting role of Software Development Team Leader is based in the Information Systems (IS) team. IS are responsible for delivering technology within Sanctuary Group. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual seeking an opportunity to continuously improve their skills whilst leading and developing a small team of software developers. You will be at the heart of the team encouraging excellence and promoting creativity whilst delighting internal customers by delivering invaluable functions to front line workers through the use of modern tools and techniques. The IS team is fun, friendly and flexible, working collaboratively together to enable our frontline teams to support the lives of our customers. The role of IS Development Team Leader will include: Leading and encouraging a team of up to 5 software developers Using your creative skills to continuously improve the Groups bespoke systems Identify modern tools, techniques and methodologies to continuously progress the team Use your open-minded approach to build fun and collaborative relationships internally and externally Skills and experiences: We would love it if you had the following skills and experiences but don’t worry if you don’t as we are looking for the right individual to be part of our team so would be happy to chat: A natural leader Excellent collaboration skills Hands on experience within a software development role along with practical experience of application development methodologies Hands on experience of C#, .net 4.6.2, Json.net, Web API 2 and Xamarin The ability to work in a fast-paced Agile development environment Experience of working with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment A degree in the field of technology such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering or similar technical discipline; or equivalent experience Occasional travel may be required so a full UK Driving licence is desirable but not essential Ready to join us? As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, we offer you access to a range of great employee benefits and the opportunity to develop and progress within your career. Benefits include: A pension scheme, with matching employer contributions from Sanctuary up to set limits 25 days leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays Life assurance Health & well-being plans Discounted products & services Personal advice and counseling Family-friendly arrangements Tax efficient schemes for you to save on buying a new bike to cycle to work or on a range of childcare services including after school clubs and summer camps Learning and development opportunities To view the job profile please click here If you have any questions please get in touch we are always happy to chat. Closing Date: 11 May 2018 We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

The Council is recruiting to a number of exciting new roles to support a key transformation programme called WorkSmart. WorkSmart is about creating a modern working environment for our employees, by adopting flexible working practices and utilising the benefits of digital technologies. WorkSmart will use technology and office design to reduce the Council’s building needs and promote productivity, value for money and an excellent work-life balance for staff. Senior ICT Officer (End User Services) – Two Posts As a Senior ICT Officer you will be involved in leading the delivery of the ICT components of WorkSmart and providing a 2nd and 3rd line role in respect of the technologies associated with the project. You will be responsible for ensuring that a range of devices including tablets, PCs, laptops and mobiles are procured, configured, issued and supported. You’ll manage a range of technologies in support of end user device management including (but not limited to) Window 7/8/10, WDS/MDT/SCCM, VMware Mirage, VMware Horizon and Active Directory; particularly in respect of Group Policy configuration. You will have worked in a Corporate ICT environment for several years, and you’ll have experience of successfully managing activity and performance targets. You’ll be qualified to NQF Level 3 (A-Level equivalent) or have equivalent experience. Technical qualifications (i.e. MCP) and/or relevant training are desirable. Closing Date: 30 April 2018 Shortlisting: w/c Tuesday 8 May 2018 Interviews: w/c Monday 14 May 2018 For an informal discussion, please contact Chris Rowson on (01482) 615383. Further information can be found on our Council’s website www.hullcc.gov.uk  

The Hull City Council is recruiting to a number of exciting new roles to support a key transformation programme called WorkSmart. WorkSmart is about creating a modern working environment for our employees, by adopting flexible working practices and utilising the benefits of digital technologies. WorkSmart will use technology and office design to reduce the Council’s building needs and promote productivity, value for money and an excellent work-life balance for staff.   ICT Officer (End User Services) – Three Posts As an ICT Officer you will be involved in procuring, configuring, issuing and supporting a range of devices required to support WorkSmart including tablets, PCs, laptops and mobiles; so you’ll need previous experience of working in ICT support along with a good knowledge of hardware, peripherals and operating systems. Previous experience of imaging technologies such as WDS/MDT/SCCM or VMware Mirage would also be beneficial. You will have a successful track record of working in a busy environment to a high degree of accuracy while delivering in line with SLA targets. You’ll be qualified to NQF Level 3 (A-Level equivalent) or have equivalent experience. Technical qualifications (i.e. MCP) and/or relevant training are desirable. You will work in conjunction with ICT Officers, Senior ICT Officers, an Operational Lead and a Team Manager to deliver a robust, friendly and customer focused support function. Three ICT Officer posts are available, two permanent and one fixed term for 18 months. There is a requirement to work Saturdays on a rota basis, and you’ll receive the appropriate enhancements. Closing Date: 30 April 2018 Shortlisting: w/c Tuesday 8 May 2018 Interviews: w/c Monday 14 May 2018 For an informal discussion, please contact Chris Rowson on (01482) 615383. Further information can be found on our Council’s website www.hullcc.gov.uk

Huntingdonshire District Council is committed to making services better – not just a little bit, we really mean making a difference. To make this happen we have committed to investment in ICT, organisational business change and genuine transformation. We need business analysts to help us identify where we can make improvements, create great business cases and then get on with the job of delivery. We need you to: • Create compelling business cases that trigger service improvement  • Work in collaborative, multi-disciplinary delivery teams to deliver innovative services and be able to translate the needs of our customers into user stories the business and ICT can use • Support cultural change and skills development to increase our capacity to deliver change. • Not get lost in processes, you will stop, think and make sure we deliver the outcomes our customers need. You will be: • Creative, innovative with a wealth of IT and agile project delivery knowledge.  • Assertive and able to successfully challenge traditional ideas and ways of thinking • Customer focussed with knowledge and understanding of partner organisations - and you’ll know what impact new and emergent technologies can have.  • Someone who ‘gets’ digital and be able to share this passion with others • Passionate, personable, approachable, self-motivated and able to enthuse others  • Someone who can make a demonstrable difference – and can tell us more about that when we meet Interested? You can find out more about the role by contacting John Taylor, Assistant Director (07810 637522) - or you can apply below. 

Support Technician £18,121 to £19,696 per annum + 5% shift allowance  Fulltime, Permanent Reference: 012018-11-R Birmingham City University is a large, diverse and increasingly popular place to study. We are defined by our core values of “Excellence, People Focus, Partnership Working and Fairness & Integrity”.  We have a vacancy for a Support Technician to work with a team of analysts to provide first and second line support to the University staff and students for all Audio Visual equipment and IT services. The team operates within the ITIL Service Management framework.  You must have experience in a similar technical support role, including:  Troubleshooting and supporting Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office products, desktop and laptop hardware Working knowledge of Audio Visual technologies Knowledge of Apple, Linux and mobile operating systems You will need to have excellent interpersonal and customer facing skills. You will be required to work on a one week rotating shift pattern + 5% shift allowance.  As part of your application, please ensure you upload your CV and Covering Letter. We recommend that, where possible, you remove personal details from your CV and Covering Letter such as your name.  For more information about applying and for the job description for the post, please see the current vacancies on the BCU website:  http://jobs.bcu.ac.uk/   Closing Date: Tuesday 10 April 2018 Interview Date: To be confirmed     Alternatively if you require the application in a different format please contact the Human Resources Department at hrlifecycle@bcu.ac.uk or on 0121 331 6693.   Please note; on occasions where we receive a large number of applications, we may close the advert ahead of the publicised closing date. If this does happen, we will contact all candidates via email who have started but not yet completed their application, giving 48 hours’ notice. We would therefore advise that you submit your completed application as soon as possible.   Alternatively if you require the application in a different format please contact the Human Resources Department at hrlifecycle@bcu.ac.uk or on 0121 331 6693. Birmingham City University holds an Athena Swan Bronze Award and promotes the advancement of gender equality through Representation, Progression and Success for All. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Technical Architect £51,553.20 - £56,037.60 which includes a 20% market supplement   Full-Time, Permanent Reference: 032018-156   To achieve our vision to transform our systems, systems integration, data management and Hybrid-Cloud implementation, we need an exceptional Technical Architect. You will be part of our IT Technical Architecture team who are responsible for shaping the future of IT at BCU.  Reporting to the Chief Technical Architect you will be responsible for ensuring that the architecture of our IT systems implements and enables our IT Strategy and Principles. As a member of the Architectural Governance Board, you will be responsible for assessing solution designs and proposing new, fit-for-purpose solutions that meet the business requirements and are aligned to our University’s strategy.  You will have demonstrable technical expertise as well as experience and knowledge of designing technical architectures and solutions. Whilst you are likely to have in-depth understanding of server and network infrastructure you will also have broad technical knowledge and experience including Cloud, applications and data. You will also have knowledge and experience of appropriate architectural frameworks and methodologies such as TOGAF.  You will have ownership of all technical aspects of the projects that you are assigned to. You will also contribute to developing policies, developing IT strategy, resolving major technical design issues, making procurement decisions and selecting system architecture components.  For more information about applying and for the job description please see the current vacancies on the BCU website:  http://jobs.bcu.ac.uk/   Closing Date: Wednesday 4 April 2018 Interview Date: Thursday 19 April 2018  Please note; on occasions where we receive a large number of applications, we may close the advert ahead of the publicised closing date. If this does happen, we will contact all candidates via email who have started but not yet completed their application, giving 48 hours’ notice.  We would, therefore, advise that you submit your completed application as soon as possible.   Alternatively, if you require the application in a different format please contact the Human Resources Department at hrlifecycle@bcu.ac.uk or on 0121 331 6693.

Cambridge City Council has an exciting and new opportunity for a Senior Data Scientist to use data science techniques to identify opportunities to improve Council services, improve outcomes for residents and help shape the future of Cambridge.  You will work with senior Council service managers to analyse and interpret data about Council services and socioeconomic data relating to Cambridge to identify improvements to services for residents. You will also be responsible for improving the quality of data held by the Council and the way it is used across the organisation.  You will utilise your experience of working with senior colleagues to identify challenges facing the business and will have the ability to use data to make clear recommendations for future activity. You will join us with the ability to use a range of technical skills and software packages to cleanse, interpret, and present complex data in a clear and compelling way to non-specialist audiences.  If you are looking for a role where you can help shape services to provide a real and positive impact on our local residents, we would like to hear from you.   For an information discussion about the role, please contact David Kidston on 01223 457043 or david.kidston@cambridge.gov.uk .    To apply for this position, please visit www.publicsectorjobseast.co.uk . Alternatively, f or an application pack, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01223 458198 or email recruitment@cambridge.gov.uk .

IT Training Manager £37,966 to £41,267 per annum Full Time, Permanent position Ref No: 012018-47-R   We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic professional to lead a team of trainers in the IT department at Birmingham City University. Based in our prestigious, modern city centre campus, you will need proven experience of leading IT training and change management initiatives, good people manager skills and ability to quickly build credibility and influence, particularly at a senior level. This role would suit a collaborative professional who enjoys both strategic and operational delivery.  Training provision in the University is undergoing a radical change with the imminent introduction of an Oracle cloud based Enterprise Resource Planning system which incorporates a new LMS. This provides a unique and exciting opportunity to re-evaluate how IT training is offered to our customers. The IT Training Manager will be working closely alongside HR Staff Development, Education Development Service and IT Help Desk teams so an excellent level of professional communication skills and strong leadership capabilities are essential.  We are looking for:  Experience in leading an IT training team Strong working knowledge of Microsoft technologies including MS Office 2016 and Office 365 products Ability to design and implement an IT Training strategy, in particular during the rollout of new IT projects and processes Proven experience to devise and deliver a training programme that will utilise a range of training methods – classroom, eLearning, written materials, floor-walking and 121s Strong communication, facilitation and change management skills and tangible evidence of driving positive cultural change within large complex organisations – ideally in the higher education sector In addition to being educated to bachelor degree level and/or holding a relevant professional qualification, you’ll have well developed performance coaching skills.  In your role you will:  Conduct regular individual and team meetings to ensure the IT Training team are growing, developing and achieving the highest standard Conduct and review Training Needs Analysis (TNA's) and customer feedback across the University Manage and maintain the IT training budget, co-ordinate external training for IT staff Develop close professional relationships with suppliers to gain appropriate course content and advantageous terms.  Design interventions to support large scale change and improvement projects.   For more information about applying and for the job description for the post, please see the current vacancies on the BCU website: http://jobs.bcu.ac.uk/

Scientific Software Developer At the Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA) we safeguard animal and plant health for the benefit of people, the environment and the economy. The modelling team within our Biomathematics and Risk Research Workgroup have a vital role to play. They provide advanced modelling, software development and scientific computing across the APHA. Joining the team as a Scientific Software Developer, you will support challenging business requirements by delivering vital scientific capabilities around data, analysis and IT.   We will look to you to develop and support a range of important applications. These will include simulation models which help us to understand the spread of animal diseases nationally and the best ways to surveil and manage it. You will also help to estimate epidemiological parameters using machine learning methods. We will rely on you to make important technical decisions through the lifecycle of analytical and infrastructure projects. You will consider each project’s requirements to determine the right technical approach - for example, choosing horizontal or vertical scaling for data analysis challenges, and setting the scope of quality assurance. Your work will be varied, important and endlessly interesting. Crucially, the work you deliver will have major impact on animal disease control.   Qualified to degree level in a scientific or IT related subject, you will bring to the role demonstrable experience of programming in Java. Experience of test driven development is vital, too. We will also expect you to be familiar with Linux. Ideally, you will have some experience of any of the following: R; algorithms and simulation modelling; Scala/functional programming; JavaScript; Cloud IaaS; Visualization. You will certainly demonstrate the ability to evaluate evidence, solve problems with innovative thinking, and communicate with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm.   To discover more and apply, please visit https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi?jcode=1571901   Closing date: 14 March 2018.

Here at Teach First we are passionate about ending educational inequality, and believe that all children are entitled to an excellent education, regardless of their socio- economic background. We attract top calibre candidates to work with us, as we all share in the Teach First vision and work very hard to achieve this goal. In return, we offer great benefits, the opportunity to make a difference and the chance to work with committed and passionate colleagues.  We are looking for a Second Line Service Analyst to join our dedicated Service Desk Team, which sits within our Technology Department. You will provide second line support to a high standard across the organisation, working with a number of internal stakeholders.  Your responsibilities will include: Managing a range of incoming requests and incidents from across the organisation, escalating through internal procedures as required Learning and developing internal processes, offering creative solutions and recognising opportunities to develop or refresh these as appropriate Writing, developing and publishing process documentation for the Service Desk Function We are looking for: - Competent understanding of Active Directory, Office 365 and Skype for business Comfortable with using multiple IT management systems Advanced support of Microsoft Operating Systems (Windows 7 and 10) and associated office products (Office 2013, 2016 Expert fault-finding techniques (Software and Hardware)   Next steps We aim to provide feedback to all applications within 10 working days from the closing date

First Line Service Desk Analyst Here at Teach First we are passionate about ending educational inequality, and believe that all children are entitled to an excellent education, regardless of their socio- economic background. We attract top calibre candidates to work with us, as we all share in the Teach First vision and work very hard to achieve this goal. In return, we offer great benefits, the opportunity to make a difference and the chance to work with committed and passionate colleagues.  We are looking for a First Line Service Analyst to join our dedicated Service Desk Team, which sits within our Technology Department. We do things slightly different at Teach First and at this level you will have exposure to diagnosis and escalation, as well as being the first point of contact, so it’s a great opportunity to build on the skills you already have!  Your responsibilities will include:         Managing a range of incoming requests and incidents from across the organisation, escalating through internal procedures as required         Working within SLAs to provide a seamless service to all employees and stakeholders         Learning internal processes, offering creative solutions and recognising opportunities to  develop or refresh these as appropriate You will be great at:         You will have a background in a technical support role working to processes         Have excellent customer service skills         Diagnosis Experience Next steps We aim to provide feedback to all applications within 10 working days from the closing date.

Do you want to put your know-how and skills to use where they are needed? Do you want to work abroad and experience different cultures? Then the  Centre for International Migration and Development (CIM)  is your ideal partner for finding a responsible position in the field of development policy. We place highly qualified staff with employers in Asia, Africa, Latin America and Europe. The  Bhubaneshwar Smart City Limited (BSCL)  in  Bhubaneshwar, India , is looking for an IT Specialist for Digital Data Management and Big Data Analysis (m/f) We are looking for you: Bhubaneshwar Smart City Limited (BSCL), the public enterprise implementing the Smart Cities Plan for Bhubaneshwar, needs expertise to improve the city's digital data management and to introduce analytic tools for big data. The Indian Government's Smart Cities program aims to promote the use of sustainable digital solutions, including big data for infrastructure development, urban planning and municipal finance management, to improve and enhance the quality of life for citizens in the city. BSCL is one of India's most dynamic urban development companies and has set itself the goal of becoming a pioneer in big data analysis and digitization for sustainable urban develop-ment. BSCL works closely with the Indian Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and various international development cooperation partners. Your tasks will involve: Introduction of big data analytics Development of proposals for the evaluation and use of digital data for political decision makers Develop proposals for improved revenue generation and finance management of BSCL using big data analytics and other digital tools Development of standards for data security and privacy protection Your profile: University degree in computer science/information technology/mathematics/information management or other comparable fields specializing in data processing and software engineering Minimum 3 years of professional experience in digital data management, big data analytics, data mining, statistics and similar areas Cooperation experience with municipalities or other comparable public institutions is an advantage Ideally, regional/international experience and experience in development cooperation Fluent Business English Nationality of the European Union What we offer: Varied tasks with a high level of individual responsibility in an international environment Collaboration with other development cooperation organisations Thorough preparation for the assignment abroad Local employment contract as an integrated expert for an initial period of two years with the possibility of an extension Attractive monthly allowances and social security benefits in addition to the local salary Please note: This is a current job vacancy; there is no deadline for applications One person can make a difference Interested? Then submit your application using our online portal at  www.cimonline.de  / Informatiker für digitales Datenmanagement und Big Data Analyse (m/w) to find out more about the services we offer. If you have any questions, please contact: Ursula Schoof-Camara Tel.: +49 6196 793575

System Support Officer Permanent, 37 hours per week Scale SO1, Salary £25,951 - £27,668 Rutland is one of the best places in the country to live, learn, work, play and visit. We may be the smallest Unitary Authority in England, but we can offer fantastic opportunities to make a real difference to the lives of the residents in our local community. This is your chance to become part of a great team, delivering great services throughout the County.  We are currently seeking to recruit a full-time System Support Officer for our Business Intelligence Team, based in the People Directorate. This offers an exciting and rewarding opportunity to develop your career providing first/second line support and build an impressive CV across multiple service areas and systems.  The People Directorate is responsible for a wide range of vital support services in Rutland, including those that deliver Adult and Children’s Social Care, Early Help for families (including Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion) and lifelong Learning and Skills. These crucial services rely on good quality, robust reporting systems.  The successful individual will have experience of providing first/second line helpdesk support and maintaining systems to ensure we have the very best systems in place and directly influence the services we provide and commission.  The role will also involve working closely with front-line staff and managers to ensure our systems support working practices and provide effective, actionable Business Intelligence.  Individuals must be able to combine the technical expertise required for system support with good communication skills to work in an integrated way across services and teams. Rutland currently uses case management systems LiquidLogic and Capita, plus support software such as MS Office and Tableau. Experience of these or similar systems is desirable.  The successful applicant for this post will be subject to a standard check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).  Please visit our website for a full Job Description. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Jon Adamson, Business Intelligence Manager on 01572 758259 or email jadamson@rutland.gov.uk .  Closing date: 31 January 2018 Interview date: 9 February 2018   Visit www.rutland.gov.uk to apply online, and to find out more about what we do. Alternatively, email: recruitment@rutland.gov.uk or call 01572 722577 for an application pack.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will usually be sent out via email. If you require documentation/correspondence in an alternative format, please contact the HR team.  Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.  

The Quad Group is looking for a PHP developer to support with our growing requirement of development work across a number of different projects. From Motorsport clients right through to event management and life-style companies. Duties: Your key responsibilities will include: Deliver website build or development projects for the companies that work with us. Effectively manage projects from requirements gathering through to deployment. Carrying out website updates, ensuring that the website portfolio is accurate, up-to-date and conforms to style guidelines. Report and working collaboratively with the team director whom will be acting as product manager. Skills Required: Experience and knowledge of HTML5 and CSS3 - Responsive web development Experience with Adobe Creative Suite Experience with JavaScript, PHP 5/7, MySQL JavaScript libraries such as jQuery / Node.js Phalcon frame-work (desirable) REST, AJAX, API, and MVC knowledge. WordPress and other platform technologies. Own entire project, and bring project to a close fulfilling client request. Able to test his/her own work Demonstrable experience with 3rd party integrations and API’s and payment systems The Person: Positive and friendly demeanour. Enjoys working in a team Dependable and trust-worthy Attention to detail and believes in quality of output. This role would suit a medium-level developer, looking to build on their skills and be part of a small quality driven team, delivering all aspects of web projects. You will need to be an effective communicator and be able to work both as part of a team and independently. You should not feel you need to be micro managed however can work collaboratively with other members of staff. Location: Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 (20 minutes from Banbury, 30 minutes from Oxford) *No recruitment agencies please 

Birmingham City University   Department: Information Technology Location: Multi-site campuses   Support Technician £ 18,121 - £ 19,696 Full Time, Permanent Ref No: 112017-411   Birmingham City University is a large, diverse and increasingly popular place to study. We are defined by our core values of “Excellence, People focus, Partnership working and Fairness & Integrity”. We have a vacancy for a Support Technician to work with a team of analysts to provide first and second line support to the University staff and students for all Audio Visual equipment and IT services. The team operates within the ITIL Service Management framework. You must have experience in a similar technical support role, including: Troubleshooting and supporting Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office products, desktop and laptop hardware Working knowledge of Audio Visual technologies Knowledge of Apple, Linux and mobile operating systems. You will need to have excellent interpersonal and customer facing skills. You will be required to work on a one week rotating shift pattern + 5% shift allowance. As part of your application, please ensure you upload your CV and Covering Letter. We recommend that, where possible, you remove personal details from your CV and Covering Letter such as your name.  For more information about applying and for the job description for the post, please see the current vacancies on the BCU website:  http://jobs.bcu.ac.uk/ Closing Date: 22nd November Interview Date: 4th December Alternatively if you require the application in a different format please contact the Human Resources Department at hrlifecycle@bcu.ac.uk or on 0121 331 6693. Birmingham City University holds an Athena Swan Bronze Award and promotes the advancement of gender equality through Representation, Progression and Success for All. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Birmingham City University   Department: Information Technology Location: Multi-site campuses   Support Analyst £ 28,508 - £30,986 Full Time, Permanent Ref No: 112017-412 We have a vacancy for an experienced and self-motivated Support Analyst to provide first and second line support to the University staff and students for all Audio Visual and IT services. The team operates within the ITIL Service Management framework. You must have a successful track record in a similar technical support role, including: Troubleshooting and supporting Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office products, desktop and laptop hardware Sound understanding of operating system security principles Working knowledge of Audio Visual technologies Knowledge of Apple, Linux and mobile operating systems Working with a range of external suppliers. You will need to have excellent interpersonal and customer facing skills. You will be confident in communicating at all levels and will be passionate about knowledge sharing to enhance the overall quality of the team.  You will be required to work on a one week rotating shift pattern + 5% shift allowance. As part of your application, please ensure you upload your CV and Covering Letter. We recommend that, where possible, you remove personal details from your CV and Covering Letter such as your name. For more information about applying and for the job description for the post, please see the current vacancies on the BCU website:  http://jobs.bcu.ac.uk/ Closing Date: 24th November Interview Date: 8th December Alternatively if you require the application in a different format please contact the Human Resources Department at hrlifecycle@bcu.ac.uk or on 0121 331 6693. Birmingham City University holds an Athena Swan Bronze Award and promotes the advancement of gender equality through Representation, Progression and Success for All. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Systems Developer SUPP103687 IT Services  £36,613 - £41,212 per annum  The University IT Services division is seeking to recruit a Systems Developer on an open-ended basis (currently with fixed funding).  You will provide operational support for and improvements to a number of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) corporate services including the University Student Records System (SITS). You will also provide support for and diagnose issues with in-house developed services, mostly developed using Java web technologies, and play an important role in taking on support for new services as they transition into service.  Technical knowledge and experience required includes (please also refer to the attached Job Description):  - Experience of supporting applications on Windows and Unix platforms - Experience of developing and supporting applications using Java web technologies - Experience of Unix shell scripting - Experience of supporting applications using Oracle or SQL Server databases - Good knowledge of SQL - Broad technical knowledge and the willingness to learn new skills as required - Experience of working with non-technical users - Knowledge of ITIL It is expected that interviews will be held week commencing 11th December 2017.  For informal enquiries please contact Simon King (Simon.King@bristol.ac.uk)  The University is committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities.  To apply please visit our web site at www.bris.ac.uk/jobs enter the vacancy number into the job search and follow the link to the on line application process.   The closing date for applications is Sunday 3rd December 2017.

Ruby Developer (Hampshire) Our Software Engineer team is growing and we have a fantastic new opportunity, for an Software Engineer to join the team. We operate in a faced paced and changeable environment, so you will naturally be aligned to our culture of disruption and innovation and relish the challenge of finding ways to make this work better.  About this role Assisting with the technical design and development of applications as part of Scrum and engineering teams Developing secure, performant and scalable applications/software services that enable the team to achieve its business goals Actively engage with other project and technical teams to improve cross working/team knowledge Input into functional requirements, ensuring these are clearly stated and testable.  Ensure non-functional requirements are addressed Write supporting documentation for design, configuration and on-going support Maintain technical knowledge of current technical trends and standards Provide Subject Matter Expert level code and application support when needed, including leadership of technical investigations Software Engineer | Software | Engineer | IT | Information Technology | Engineering | JavaScript | HTML5 | SQL Essential Requirements: Expert in at least one language and you must have coded in Ruby.   Competent in one or both of Web Development (HTML5, JavaScript and browser technologies (including User Experience) and practices) API and Service Development – be able to design and code services that are resilient, performant and scalable Understanding of SQL and No SQL database technologies.  Be able design performant queries, appropriately normalised schemas and basic tuning against MySQL/MariaDB and/or MongoDB. Knowledge of Continuous Integration (CI/CD), including build scripts and version management tools Commercial experience working in agile teams and practices, e.g. Scrum and eXtreme Programming Desirable Requirements:   Knowledge of the principals of virtualisation with VMware or OpenStack, AWS/Azure In-depth knowledge of security coding practices (OWASP and similar) Demonstrable expertise in design and implementation of testing frameworks, for example Unit Testing, BDD/TDD, Performance Testing and Security Testing (Fuzz)   About Our Company: My client provides an unbeatable, secure public cloud. Focussed solely on serving the UK Public Sector. They are committed to assurance and security while delivering flexible, agile and value-based cloud hosting to our customers. Based in Hampshire my client boasts a team of over 160 people and they continue to grow! We are looking for people who want a rewarding career in a business who truly invest in you as an individual. Benefits: Competitive salary plus 10% bonus 25 days' holiday increasing to 30 days over length of service, half a day birthday leave, charity day Contributory pension Healthcare Life cover Access to free parking Active social and charity events Childcare voucher scheme Cycle to work scheme Onsite facilities Friday breakfasts, fruit and soft drinks  

Small, but very exciting company - please look into the type of work they do (VR) as the right candidate will be excited by the projects! Non-negotiable: Highly proficient in C#/C++ 4+ years relevant experience  This is a hands-on role as the successful candidate will be coming in to take the strain off the team. Candidates looking to move into a purely managerial role would not be aproppriate! Engineering/construction sector background experience would be highly advantageous.  Responsibilities : - Technical Leadership - Work with Studio Manager to understand and direct the work of the coding team - Mentor the coding team and lead by example - Improve and develop coding standards within development team - Assist in hands-on development across multiple projects. Skills & Requirements : - Highly proficient in C#/C++ - 4+ years relevant experience required - Excellent communication skills - Unity/UE4 experience preferred - Able to create complex systems from start to finish.  

Do you have business analyst experience? Do you want to be a part of Teach First's digital transformation?  Are you looking to help make a valuable change to an organisation?   Why Teach First? Teach First is one of the UK’s leading education charities. We work in partnership with schools, social enterprises and other organisations to break the link between low family income and poor educational attainment. We believe in what we do and work with integrity to achieve our vision that no child’s educational success should be limited by their socio-economic background. What will you be doing? We're looking for an experienced Business Analyst who will provide strategic business analysis services to partners across the charity.  You will work closely with the Human Resources department and key stakeholders to on on the implementation of a new HR system.   You will need to gain an in-depth understanding of the HR strategy, processes, services and the context in which the charity operates. You will be vital to to understanding and documenting the process and system changes required to adopting a new market leading HR system.  As Business Analyst, you will be responsible for reviewing assigned business processes from end-to-end to identify, address operational and technological risks and identify opportunities to improve efficiency. You will be able to demonstrate up-to-date expertise in Human Resource Information Systems and apply this knowledge effectively.  What makes you the ideal candidate?  Considerable experience managing a HR Cloud System Implementation project throughout the project lifecycle Experience implementing pay roll implementations and integrations Experience of managing projects including controlling tasks, risks, plans, change, budgets, communications Analyse and evaluate business requirements, using your expertise to optimise the value that IT can bring to the business and deliver to a high standard Use confidence and creative thinking to drive for clarity, common understanding and agreement among your colleagues Considerable experience liaising and communicating effectively with business stakeholders on project risks, progress and milestones Considerable experience of Business Analysis within the IT industry Considerable experience of articulating business problems and translating into functional specifications Working with internal and external suppliers to translate functional specifications into technical specifications Excellent communication skills and your ability to listen to and understand business teams across various departments Proven ability to effectively work as part of a team For a full job description, information on our benefits and to apply, please click the 'apply now' button to visit our website.  Apply now link:  https://careers.teachfirst.org.uk/AccessSelect.rEcruit/Recruitment/VacancyDetails.aspx?vacNo=1315

IS Trainer Worcester £25,975 to £28,146 per annum plus a company car 35 hours per week    Why work for us? Sanctuary Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care and community services.  We provide a diverse range of services across a group structure including general rented, sheltered, supported accommodation, student and key worker accommodation and care homes. With around 11,000 employees, we maintain a culture where diversity is valued and talent is nurtured and rewarded. Relying on your recent experience delivering and developing IS learning and development interventions, you will work as part of the Learning and Development team to design and update existing training materials as well as plan, deliver and evaluate project based training as needed. You will also contribute to e-learning solutions. Experience in the delivery of IS based training including the ability to write training materials is required, coupled with knowledge of the business applications used in the Group such as Microsoft Suite, Kronos and various internal bespoke systems. A working knowledge of SAP PM and MM would be advantageous, but not essential. Strong communication and organisational skills are also required as you will work closely with staff both within the IS department and across the Group. This role is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who has the determination and drive to help us achieve our ambitious goals in a challenging and rewarding environment. We are looking for a pro-active team player with first class interpersonal skills to work as an IS (Information Systems) Trainer.  The role of IS Trainer will include – Contribute to training needs analysis and evaluation of IS Learning and Development services and make recommendations for improvements that meet changing Group needs. Assist in the design and development of innovative, cost effective and good practice IS Learning and Development interventions, including e-learning solutions, to support the needs of the Group and enable staff members to perform at consistently high levels. Deliver effective and efficient IS training interventions to ensure quality and application of learning, including collating training feedback, making recommendations for improvements, following up and assisting with implementation. Maintain effective internal and external relationships to maximise the IS Learning and Development services available to the business and ensure that they meet Group needs. Contribute to special programmes and projects in support of the Group’s activities, including developing IS Learning and Deevelopment programmes in accordance with strategy following mergers and other TUPE transfers Skills and experiences – Frequent nationwide travel and overnight stays are a requirement of this role so a full, current driving licence is essential. A CIPD certificate in Training Practice or a Diploma in Training Management, or relevant knowledge and experience from a similar role is required. Approachable with great communication skills at all levels. Recent experience of training delivery Excellent presentation skills Proven ability to work to deadlines and prioritise work loads Ready to join us? As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, we offer you access to a range of great employee benefits and the opportunity to develop and progress within your career. Benefits include: A pension scheme, with matching employer contributions from Sanctuary up to set limits 25 days leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public  holidays Life assurance Health & well-being plans Discounted products & services Personal advice and counselling Family-friendly arrangements Tax efficient benefits Learning and development opportunities

We are seeking an experienced Programmer to join our dynamic Scientific Computing Team. You will develop and implement bioinformatics analysis pipelines for personalised medicine based on the Snakemake workflow management system to support the analysis of large volumes of deep sequencing and protein mass spectrometry data. Pipelines will run on a 2,000 core HPC Linux cluster that resides in a dedicated data centre. The Scientific Computing Team provides a stimulating and motivating work environment, you will be encouraged and supported to keep track in this field.   You will have excellent programming skills, a familiarity with workflow development and data management and strong communication skills. Experience with working in HPC environments and batch systems in particular is an advantage. This role is an exciting opportunity to join a highly interdisciplinary team that combines biology with computer science, mathematics and software engineering, whose goal is to help understanding the cancer genome.   Although an understanding of cancer genomics and cell biology would be advantageous, it is not a prerequisite.   enquiries please contact Dr Marek Dynowski, Head of Scientific Computing or Dr Crispin Miller, Head of the RNA Biology Group via email: marek.dynowski@cruk.manchester.ac.uk, crispin.miller@cruk.manchester.ac.uk   The Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute (www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk), an Institute of The University of Manchester (www.manchester.ac.uk), is a world-leading centre for excellence in cancer research. The Institute is core funded by Cancer Research UK (www.cancerresearchuk.org), the largest independent cancer research organisation in the world. We are currently situated at the internationally-renowned life sciences campus at Alderley Park in Cheshire England, 15 miles from Manchester, a vibrant and dynamic city surrounded by beautiful countryside.   We are partnered with The Christie NHS Foundation Trust (adjacent to the CRUK MI Paterson Building) in South Manchester (www.christie.nhs.uk), one of the largest cancer treatment centres in Europe. These factors combine to provide an exceptional environment in which to pursue basic, translational and clinical research programmes.   Our aim is to understand the fundamental basis of cancer and apply that knowledge to developing new treatment strategies for cancer patients. Our advanced research programmes span a spectrum of cancer research, from the molecular and cellular basis of cancer through to drug discovery, translational research and clinical trials.   The Institute has outstanding laboratory facilities and exceptional core services, including next generation sequencing, microarrays, confocal microscopy, computational biology, histology and mass-spectrometry.   To apply for this position please visit our website: www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk  

AUTOTECH Experts is a private training and technical assistance provider based in East Sussex, we offer IMI Accreditations for classroom based and online training for automotive workshops. Also we supply Technical Assistance Services from our call centre to help and assist the technician to save time and increasing the profitability of their workshops. We are now looking to build relationships with independent Sales Agents throughout the UK who can prospect for new customers, and use their existing contacts to acquire new business on a commission only basis, or Sales Representative car parts.  You have: Extensive experience in selling automotive technical training programs in the UK or quality car parts/ components (brake pads, blades, injectors, pumps, batteries, bulbs, etc.) and all the essential car maintenance essentials (engine oil, car fluids, etc.)  Well established contacts with buyers and decision makers in the sector (Automotive Aftermarket)   We would like you to: Deal with all the customers relating issues and provide excellent on site customer service  Successfully acquire new customers and implement Autotech Experts in garages, workshops for tomorrow’s vehicle technician.  Optimise sales potential: Expand customer acquisition, product/service sales, and up-selling/cross-selling additional products and services Background in Automotive Industry  If you are interested in the job, you can contact us. E-mail: s.albizua@remaned.es www.autotechexperts.co.uk

Position:        Information Security Officer Location:       Worcester Salary:            £36,225 per annum (rising to £39,253 after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance) Hours:            35 per week Why work for us? Sanctuary Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care and community services.  We provide a diverse range of services across a group structure including general rented, sheltered, supported accommodation, student and key worker accommodation and care homes. With around 11,000 employees, we maintain a culture where diversity is valued and talent is nurtured and rewarded. This job sits within the Information Security Team ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information across  Sanctuary Group and to deliver high quality services to customers. Our strength as an organisation lies in the quality of our people and we are always looking for individuals with fresh ideas to join us - people who share our commercial mind-set and who are committed to providing excellent customer service. Our philosophy is to attract and retain quality individuals, nurture and develop them and in doing so, inspire and motivate them. The role of Information Security Officer will include – Supporting the development and maintenance of information security policies and processes to ensure data, systems and applications are secure and robust Providing support and advice to managers and other IS users on governance and compliance frameworks, policies and procedures as needed Supporting the effective resolution of customers’ security issues and queries, liaising with the IS Service Desk to ensure a high quality level of customer service Appraisal of new and existing processes and their suitability to meet the future needs of the Group whilst meeting security requirements Skills and experiences – Working knowledge of information security practices in a large, complex organisation Experience of resolving information security related issues Experience in use and analysis of security monitoring tools Experience of data protection act Experience of risk management Ability to extract and interpret computerised data Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer care skills   Ready to join us? As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, we offer you access to a range of great employee benefits and the opportunity to develop and progress within your career. Benefits include: A contributory pension scheme 25 days leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus bank holidays Life assurance Health & well-being plans Discounted products & services Personal advice and counselling Family-friendly arrangements Tax efficient benefits Learning and development opportunities

GROUP DATA MANAGER   WORCESTER   £52,403 PER ANNUM (RISING TO £56,817 AFTER 12 MONTHS, SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE) 35 HOURS PER WEEK Company Sanctuary Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care and community services. With around 11,000 employees, we maintain a culture where diversity is valued and talent is nurtured and rewarded.   Role We are looking for an experienced Data Manager to take responsibility and ownership of structured business data across the Group.  Reporting to the Head of IS Technical Services with a specific focus on SAP you will develop understanding of data across the group and implement migration best practice methodology, providing best in class data solutions for both internal and external customers.  Notable experience of migrating data from multiple sources and formats into a single system is crucial; this will include data on any legacy systems from any future acquisitions. You'll be competent at setting strategies to identify what key data we require in acquisition situations and how we can best analyse and migrate this to Sanctuary systems.  Obviously we will require you to have an excellent working knowledge of business information software applications such as SAP, Cognos, Oracle and you'll have proven experience in the use of Data Quality and MDM tools across a large and complex business. You will lead the data team and provide them with clear direction and set consistent working practices. As such we are looking for someone with proven leadership skills who is experienced in the coaching and developing of others. You'll be self motivated and will lead the team with your engaging management style, ensuring buy in and support from all key stakeholders.  You'll enjoy interrogating and analysing data and will be adept at producing robust business cases and financial documentation to support information system changes. Travel will be a requirement of the role as will occasional overnight stays away from home so flexibility outside of normal working hours will be needed.   As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, we offer extensive development and training opportunities as well as a comprehensive reward and benefits package including discount schemes, 25 days annual leave and a contributory pension scheme. How to Apply  To apply please send your CV to resourcing.team@sanctuary-housing.co.uk and quote ref: Group Data Manager Req. 26450  Closing Date: 23rd March 2017  We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time depending on application volumes, therefore an early submission of application is encouraged.

Position : Mid-Weight Full-Stack PHP Web Developer Location : London SW10 Salary : £competitive Benefits of the role : 25 days annual holiday with birthday day-off, Christmas and Easter gifts with bonus, laptop, expenses, phone, good location, on going training and career progression. About us : Hello World Group is a dynamic digital agency based on the Kings Road, London. We deliver great work across social media and digital marketing for our clients in retail, fashion, publishing and travel. We are looking for a well rounded Mid-weight Full-Stack PHP Web Developer, with great passion for development. Role: Development of web app projects Participation in technical scoping sessions Bringing new ideas and technologies to the team Writing clear and concise documentation Skills: Proven skills in HTML, CSS and Javascript (inc OO, JSON and AJAX) Experience in Wordpress is essential In depth experience working with GIT version control and Github Experience using preprocessors such as SASS Experience in using package managers such as Grunt, NPM and Bower Experience in modern PHP-based frameworks such as Laravel Experience in configuring and maintaining Linux servers to serve personal projects and pre-existing websites Ability to work well autonomously and also part of a team Desirable A distinct advantage to have experience in: AngularJS / Backbone / RequireJS Amazon AWS services Heroku Contribution to Open Source projects You will be : A team player, with a excellent design eye and perfectionist. Fun, outgoing personality, happy working alone or part of a team, can juggle numerous tasks, in a fast paced environment. Benefits of working for Hello World: Fun, friendly environment with music playing all the time Great team of talented people Free wine and beer available after work Working late pizza and cab home Breakfast, fresh coffee and tea, fruit, cookies, cake and biscuits Great location on the Kings Road Team outings: cinema, restaurants and Bars

The University of London Computer Centre are now seeking a Senior Systems Administrator for the support and development of infrastructure and application systems providing services to University of London Computer Centre customers.  The University of London  The University of London is one of the oldest and largest universities in the UK – and the most diverse. Established by Royal Charter in 1836, the University is recognised globally as a world leader in Higher Education. We are a federal institution consisting of 18 self-governing Colleges of outstanding reputation and a number of acclaimed central academic bodies. The University of London offers almost every subject covered in any University curriculum, delivering huge flexibility and choice to its students. University of London Computer Centre  University of London Computer Centre (ULCC) develops and implements the IT strategy for the central University. This involves providing office applications on 1,400 PCs, operating more than 40+ servers and maintaining a high performance local network for specialist institutions across several locations. ULCC also supports over 54,000 distance learning students in association with the University of London International Programmes The Role  As the Senior Systems Administrator, you will assist and make recommendations in the planning and development of the University of London Computer Centre technical infrastructure & managed hosting service. You will have involvement with the day to day operational running of ULCC services to ensure they achieve published performance levels and will be involved with the design and specification of new projects.  You will have responsibility for specific projects for University of London Computer Centre and its customers run in accordance with the established ULCC project management methodology.   To be considered for this role you must have previous experience supporting customer systems in a service delivery environment and experience in a similar customer/student facing role. You will have good practical and theoretical understanding of the range of technical architectures in existence, especially Linux (predominantly RedHat), Windows Server (2008, 2012) & Unix (predominantly Sun Solaris), and a good working knowledge and theoretical understanding of computer networking including IP networking, routing protocols and network security. You will have a practical and theoretical understanding of mainstream applications including Apache, Tomcat, Java, Oracle, MySQL, LDAP, Shibboleth. You will be a pro-active and a problem solver with excellent attention to detail and excellent customer focus skills.  For a full person specification and job description, please download the below documents.  Further Information To apply for this role please submit your CV and Covering letter by clicking below. The close date for this role is  midnight  on  Wednesday, 25 January 2017.    Pursuing excellence in education  www.london.ac.uk

Sanctuary Group is a leading nationwide provider of housing and care services. We have over 65 care homes and provide a range of affordable housing, support and care services as well as a variety of commercial offerings such as student accommodation and facilities management contracts. We are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to monitor and manage the performance of all external suppliers and service providers to the Information Systems (I.S.) department. These will be hardware, software and telecoms related contracts. Ideally a member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply you’ll be well versed in the financial management of contracts and services and will have experience of managing contracts in a large scale and complex business. It goes without saying that to carry this out effectively you’ll have excellent negotiation skills to deal with renewals and contract retirements and be competent at drafting terms of business and contractual documents. You’ll need a good working knowledge of the Information Systems sector, ideally having carried out a similar role within this business division previously. Your working knowledge will ensure that you are able to keep the department up to date with new and developing services in the market place. Stakeholder management will play a vital part of this role so you will be adept at building and maintaining long term and successful business relationships. Through these you will lead the delivery of the Group’s Procurement Strategy within I.S  Your commercial acumen will ensure all contracts deliver value for money and your proven project management skills will ensure you identify any potential risks and are able to mitigate these before issues occur. Travel will be a requirement of the role as will occasional overnight stays away from home so flexibility outside of normal working hours will be needed. In return we can offer you extensive development and training opportunities as well as a comprehensive reward and benefits package including health benefits, cycle to work scheme, childcare vouchers, external discount schemes, 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days) and a generous contributory pension scheme. Salary Details:  £42,103 PER ANNUM (RISING TO £46,156 AFTER 12 MONTHS, SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE) 35 HOURS PER WEEK To apply please send your CV and covering letter quoting ITJobs#1 to resourcing.team@sanctuary-housing.co.uk

IT Support Technician with Simply Media  The role is within a small team but you will play a big part within the company supporting 40+ users onsite and remote users across Windows and Apple Mac environment as well as managing our server environment which is a mix of Linux, Citrix, VMWare, Windows, and Unix. Previous experience working within an IT Support role is key since you will be the primary support contact within the company. Experience within the following is required Helpdesk support Windows desktop support (2007 to 2010) Apple Mac support Windows server 2008 to 2013 Linux server VM ware (some experience would be preferred) Network infrastructure management Hardware & software procurement You will be working to support personnel working for both the Simply Media TV group as well as Reader's Digest UK Salary ranging from £28,000 to £32,000 depending on experience Apply by email please to recruitment@simplymedia.tv and remember to enclose a full CV and your contact phone number Job Applications close on 2nd September 2016 This is a full-time role, based in Central London (W1W)  

Location: Woking, Surrey WWF-UK is seeking a skilled Infrastructure Engineer to migrate a subset of its services to a public cloud infrastructure on a fixed term contract. As a member of the Network Team, you will be in charge of executing and delivering a successful migration of services from private datacenters to public cloud, as well as liaising with and procuring public cloud service providers whilst delivering a smooth exit from our existing collocated datacenter contract. We are looking for someone with proven infrastructure engineering experience, a hunger to learn new skills and a desire to bring new and fresh ideas to a small team that can help pave the way for more dependable and adaptive IT operations. To view more details about the role please see the attached role insight. To apply, please complete the online registration and submit a copy of your up to date CV and cover letter highlighting why you are interested in this role and why you are a suitable candidate. Closing Date: 26/05/2016 Interview Date: TBC At WWF-UK we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits to encourage a work life balance.