482 jobs found in Milton Keynes

Title Support Engineer Reporting to Client Services Manager Function To assist the Client Services Manager in the 'support' function of the business providing a broad range of support services for customers. Ensure all customers receive, and benefit from, a quality support service. ..... click apply for full job details

Software Engineer - C#, WPF Location: Milton Keynes Salary: £38000 - £45000 Looking to join a leading specialist in bespoke machinery used for high precision test and measurement equipment solutions within the Tobacco industry? A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Software Engineer - C#, WPF to join this world leader in the design and manufacture of high tech complex machinery. The Software Engineer - C#, WPF will be responsible for the development of multi-threaded applications using C# and WPF within a fast paced environment. They ideally need to be experienced in working well within project teams and working to deadlines. Key Skills required for the Software Engineer - C#, WPF will include: - BEng or MSc in an Engineering or a related discipline - Experience in software development using C# - Experience in WPF is essential - Experiences in either PRISM or MVVM technologies - A good Knowledge of SQL and .Net This is a fantastic opportunity for a Software Engineer - C#, WPF to develop their career within an innovative and creative company. To apply for the Software Engineer - C#, WPF position, please send your CV to us by clicking apply now! Visit and follow Redline Group LinkedIn:

Plan-Net.. About Us Award winning IT Services Company whose clients include RBS, Sony, Walt Disney, UCL and leading law firms. Plan-net with more than 28 years of history in the bag, is in the business of assured continuous business enablement. Our people make all the difference and our brand turns the heads of..... click apply for full job details

Software Applications Support - Solid SQL & Excel If great customer service is at the heart of what you do and you get a real 'buzz' finding an end solution successfully to a problem.. apply now! As a Software Support Analyst you will work in a global team to deliver the best customer support providing first..... click apply for full job details

IT Help Desk Team Lead/Manager - Milton Keynes - £32,500 Up to 32.5K depending on experience + Excellent Benefits ***INTERVIEWING NOW - DO NOT MISS OUT*** A contempory firm who have been established for close to 30 years have an opening for a Help Desk Supervisor/Team Lead to coordinate global projects and..... click apply for full job details

Interim Head of Development Rate: £650-£750/day Duration: 6 months Location: Milton Keynes Interim Head of Development required for a 6-month contract with a client based in Milton Keynes. Your role as an Interim Head of Development will be to manage 4 development teams (30-40 employees) - 3 of these being .NET teams and 1 being a 3 rd party tools team (e.g. K2, ServiceNow). In this role you will be responsible for the technical development aspects of project delivery and post-implementation throughout an applications lifecycle. Working with the Solutions Architecture team, you will ensure development and delivery is innovative, robust and solutions are secure. You will be responsible for prioritising and managing the team's pipeline of work in a rapidly changing environment. You will ensure development is aligned to the IT strategy / roadmap and Development Standards, providing technical input to project and programme governance boards. You will also be required to ensure technical reviews, guidance and troubleshooting assistance is provided. You will have the ability to talk to different stakeholders (from SMEs to IT leadership), being able demonstrating the value of our products or integration and rationale for decisions made. Your key responsibilities will include: * Transform the current teams into a more modern way of working * Lead and manage the IT Development teams, fostering a constructive and collaborative working environment. * Ensure the timely delivery of quality solutions and integrations that support the Business' needs. * Build high performing teams * Promote continuous improvement * Be a thought leader and mentor to other team members * Ensure contractual obligations are met and exceeded, delivering on-time and capturing business value * Support the development and establishment of appropriate metrics and reporting to allow the agile teams to monitor, identify and communicate progress to plan and business objectives * Collaborate daily with development teams, business analyst, operations and Solution Architects to work following agile principles * Be a custodian of the agile process of a team's Deployment Pipeline; ensure all teams are following best practices * Provide advice, training and demonstrations of how to use Visual Studio Team Services in an agile environment * Support and develop key team members such as Product Owners and Business Analysts to ensure agile principles are adopted including backlog refinement * Facilitate Scrum ceremonies such as Planning, Daily Scrum call, Retrospectives and Reviews * Unblock any impediments or issues that arise * Build high performing teams * Promote continuous improvement * Be a thought leader and mentor to other team members * Ensure contractual obligations are met and exceeded, delivering on-time and capturing business value * Support the development and establishment of appropriate metrics and reporting to allow the agile teams to monitor, identify and communicate progress to plan and business objectives To be suitable for this role your professional experience should include; * Can-do, pragmatic and innovative style of working * Experience in a delivery role (e.g. Technical Development Project Manager, Technology Lead, Solution Architect etc.) * Knowledge of the Software Development lifecycle from concept to delivery * Have previously worked as a senior .NET developer with proven hands-on experience and application architecture and trouble-shooting skills. * Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written, including ability to articulate ways of working to a senior as well as a detailed/technical audience * Strong team player * Demonstrated ability to adapt to new agile techniques, learn quickly and pass on this knowledge onto other team members * Working knowledge of DevOps/Application Lifecycle Management tools, particularly Visual Studio Team Services and JIRA * Understanding of test frameworks for automated testing/compliance * Experience of recruiting, mentoring and coaching teams * Promoting continuous improvement within the team * Technically proficient, with proven academic competence. For example, MSc in Computer Science or similar experience * You will be a certified Scrum Master or PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner, or you have a proven track record of experience working as a Scrum Master * You have 7+ years hands-on experience with skills such as: Agile, Scrum, Scaled Agile for Enterprise (SAFe), Kanban * Solid and demonstrable experience in managing off-shore developers, vendors and commercial arrangements * No previous experience within a Professional Services firm is required. This role can interview at short notice and will be looking to start in the next 2-4 weeks, dependent on your availability and background checks. The position will start on an initial 6-month basis and be paid between £650-£750/day, dependent on how you fit the requirement. If you feel that you are suitable and would like to be considered, then please apply with your latest CV and let me know when you are available to receive a call.

About Network Rail PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A 1 YEAR FTC / SECONDMENT Network Rail is at the heart ofrevitalising Britain's railway. From Crossrail - Europe's largest civilengineering project - to investment in world-class stations and majorprogrammes of electrification, we're involved in some of the most ambitious anddiverse ventures that this country has ever seen. Route Businesses comprises of 8 geographic routes, and operates the railway day-to-day.It delivers train paths, timetabling and train movements that ensure safeperformance and meet the needs of our customers. The function owns and managesour business relationships with the passenger and freight operators andexternal commercial stakeholders. Route Businesses HQ sits in the centre ofthese routes, providing national support and overview of the operations At Network Rail, our Finance and Performance function is key to our success. Our diverse and high-achieving team isresponsible for ensuring we secure appropriate funding and get the bestpossible value for the money we spend, driving forward our continuing missionto transform the UK's rail network into a world-class infrastructure. Brief Description This is exciting role which is in the Route Businesses, Finance & Performance department. You will be reporting to the Performance Analysis Manager and will provide architectural leadership and technical assurance for the specification, design, build and deployment of the new Control Period 6 reporting and analytical train performance suite. You will also provide a consultancy service around new technology, service delivery and projects ensuring that the current services and operations are maintained. Drive forward innovation and a whole life cycle approach to database and SharePoint technology that considers and addresses integration issues, and verifies the ongoing availability of all architecture components through the development and management of product/system road maps. About the role (External) Key Accountabilities 1. Identify, innovate and help drive the NPT roadmap in liaison with the strategy, product and service departments. 2. Liaise with IT systems team as part of platform and capacity planning requirements 3. Provide technical architecture consultancy to NPT projects and customers as required. 4. To anticipate internal and external business challenges and to be proactive with recommending new technical requirements or improvements to existing projects. 5. Work in conjunction with approved suppliers to understand impact of end of life products to provide seamless integration into the environment. 6. To keep up to date with future product vision and translate desired capabilities/modifications to the technology stack, and to help lead strategy and innovation. 7. Apply data analysis, data modelling, and quality assurance techniques, based upon a detailed understanding of business processes, to establish, modify or maintain data structures and associated components Essential Criteria • 2+ years' practical experience with data processing, ETL, database programming and data analytics. • Able to understand various data structures and common methods in data transformation. • Experience with programming languages such as Python and R would be an asset. • Significant experience across application and IT project delivery across all stages of the lifecycle • Educated to degree standard or equivalent in a technical subject. • Experience with data visualisation tools used to deploy advanced techniques, such as Tableau, Power BI, OAC. Desirable Criteria • Master Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathmatics or related field • Project management certification (e.g. PRINCE2). How To Apply- External Network Rail welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex (or gender), employment status, trade union affiliation, or other irrelevant factor. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. We positively embrace flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life. Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do, safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should demonstrate their personal commitment to safety in their application. Network Rail can offer you a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits including a choice of contributory pension schemes, a generous annual leave package, a bonus scheme and an annual 75% subsidy on season tickets costing up to £3,333 (to a maximum amount of £2,500).We adhere to a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the following pay range: £50,400 - £56,700 Network Rail is required to comply with UK Government standards when carrying out pre-employment checks for all new starters; this includes a basic criminal record check. In addition to the basic criminal record check, in accordance with the UK Government we are also required to verify your identity, right to work in the UK and previous three years employment history. Closing date: 30th October 2018. Late applications will not be accepted. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes. It is a requirement of the role to live within 75/90 minutes commuting time of The Quadrant Milton Keynes. This vacancy is for a one year fixed term opportunityThis contract has the potential to become permanent. Currency GBP Amount of Travel Work At Home

About Network Rail Network Rail owns, manages and develops Britain's railway - the 20,000 miles of track, 40,000 bridges and viaducts, and the thousands of signals, level crossings and stations (the largest of which we also run). In partnership with train operators we help people take more than 1.6bn journeys by rail every year - double the number of 1996 - and move hundreds of millions of tonnes of freight, saving almost 8m lorry journeys. We're investing £48bn in the railway by 2024 to deliver more frequent, more reliable, safer services and brighter and better stations. Group Digital Railway is a national function within Network Rail, its purpose is to deliver operationally excellent services that enhance today's railway, alongside the strategic vision, leadership and capability which will transform the railway of tomorrow. We bring together the industry-wide Digital Railway Programme, which is setting the vision and strategy for tomorrow's railway with services that are supporting delivery both today and in the future. Enhanced by the ORBIS programme, we provide the data-to-intelligence expertise, asset information and telecommunications products and services necessary for a digitally-enabled railway. Asset Information Services offers the rail industry trusted asset-related data and information management, insight and tools to enable its customers to make better informed business decisions that further improve the safety, effectiveness and efficiency of the railway as a system. In order to meet its business objectives and support the needs of its industry partners, Network Rail requires high quality asset information to safely and efficiently plan, design, change, manage and operate the rail infrastructure. The Asset Information Services organisation has three primary objectives: • Provide information products and services aligned to our customers' business processes, so that our customers are able to work more effectively • Provide information of known quality, so that our customers can make informed decisions mindful of the risks attached to the quality of information. • Manage and assure, on behalf of the GB rail industry and EU interoperability, the overall rail infrastructure network model and its associated mappings to fixed asset information, topographical (spatial) information, rail vehicle registers and safety-critical documentation. Brief Description Job Purpose: Lead the fixed and fleet systems and applications. Co-ordinate 3rd line support activities, including problem determination and resolution to meet business and customers needs. Working alongside two other leaders this role will lead and support 7 direct reports. About the role (External) Key Accountabilities: • Provide support for the designated company fixed and fleet systems and applications. Maintain excellent communications to end users, other key customers and partners at all times. • Recognised company expert in the fixed and fleet systems and applications and the manner in which they are deployed and utilised. • Run minor development of fixed and fleet systems and applications and related products to meet user requirements and strategic objectives. • Accept, on behalf of the Systems Support team, project deliverables and documentation • Develop metrics relating to use of the above modules of the system to guide training needs and system development. • Maintain problem information in the call tracking system, liaising where appropriate with the NRIM Problem Management team and the IT Helpdesk. • Act as business lead in any appropriate resolution plans due to system failures. • Assist in the User Acceptance Testing of new or reconfigured systems and applications. • ITIL framework Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications: Essential: • Significant experience in support of the relevant applications or modules. • Technical knowledge and experience in configuring the products to meet company requirements. • Experience of IT change management. • Good analytical, organisational and team work skills. • Experience of working in a multi-skilled team in a customer focussed environment. Desirable: • Strong ability to manage staff. • Knowledge of the railway industry and its regulatory framework. • Deep understanding of the IT system relationships within the company and wider industry. • Understanding of key business processes and IT support processes. • Technical knowledge of a specified application/group of applications. • ITIL framework How To Apply- External NetworkRail welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, marital status(including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion orbelief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex (or gender), employmentstatus, trade union affiliation, or other irrelevant factor. We will interviewall disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Keepingpeople safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do, safe behaviour is therefore arequirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should demonstrate their personalcommitment tosafety in their application. Youmay wish to visit our SafetyVision NetworkRail can offer you a rewarding careerwith competitive pay and excellent benefits including a choice ofcontributory pension schemes, a generous annual leave package, a bonus schemeand an annual 75% subsidy on season tickets (to a maximum amount of £2,500). NetworkRail positively embraces flexible working recognising that employees may wishto balance work and family/home life. Network Rail adheres to a structured pay framework, any salaryoffered will be within the following payrange: £32,256 - £36,288 Asan arm's length department of the UK Government, Network Rail is required tocomply with a well-established pre-employment vetting process for allprospective employees. BaselinePersonnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks require prospective employees ofNetwork Rail to meet the following requirements: • Provide eligibility towork in the UK and identity documentation • Complete a satisfactory3 year employment history check • Complete a satisfactoryunspent criminal conviction disclosure check Formore information regarding BPSS pre-employment related checks, please visit theUK Government website for further information - UKGovernment - BPSS Checks Closingdate: 19 th October 2018,late applications will not be accepted. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing datebased on application volumes It is a requirement of the role to live within 90 minutes commuting time of The Quadrant Milton Keynes. This vacancy is for a fixed term opportunity until 3 rd September 2019 Currency GBP Amount of Travel Work At Home

About Network Rail About us Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain 's railway. From Crossrail - Europe 's largest civil engineering project - to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we're involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. Contracts and Procurement, a division of Route Services, is responsible for leading the development and delivery of contract and procurementstrategies and supporting the company with day to day procurement and provideknowledge on standards and procedures. Our overall mission is to deliver economic, efficient and effective commercial solutions whilst adding commercial value to our partners. The Frontline Services team sits within the Contracts and Procurement function delivering value to the business through category management, competitive tenders and post contract management. Our portfolio covers various services that support the frontline activities across the network including but not limited to Contingent Labour, On-track Environmental Services, PPE, Fencing Installation, Possession Management, On Track Plant, Vegetation Management, Plant and Tools, and Security. Brief Description About the role In this role, you will be responsible for post-contract supplier management at framework level. This will involve working on large value contract mobilisation, analysis and management for our customers; these contracts will deliver initiatives across multiple areas. Other aspects of the role will include spend reporting for cusotmers, working closely with the Business Support Manager and BPA administration. About the role (External) Key Accountabilities What will you be doing? • Manage supply contracts to achieve the most cost effective delivery of goods and services. • Engage with and support internal and external stakeholders to understand future business strategies and support delivery of an up-to-date supply and demand plan. • Manage effective relationships with customers and suppliers and deliver day-to-day supplier relationship management for nominated specialist areas. • Provide management information to the business, as required. • Review, monitor and authorise supplier invoices and application for payment in accordance with company policy, standards and supporting information systems. • Assist in the design, introduction and operation of relevant process management systems. • Hold regular contract management meetings with key stakeholders, suppliers and customers to identify tangible improvements in value and service levels. • Manage the collection, review, analysis and support of category and supplier data for particular categories, to support the development of innovative category strategies. Advise the supply chain on alternative suppliers. • Identify and implement quality and efficiency improvement initiatives. Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications What will you be doing? Essential • Knowledge of the supply chain and the relevant supply contracts.• Experience of contract and supplier management.• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.• Commercial and negotiation skills.• Able to work under pressure.• Good interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisational skills.• A customer focussed approachHow To Apply- External Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do, safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should demonstrate their personal commitment to safety in their application.Network Rail positively embraces flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life.Network Rail can offer you a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits including a choice of contributory pension schemes, a generous annual leave package, a bonus scheme and an annual 75% subsidy on season tickets (to a maximum amount of £2,500). Network Rail adheres to a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the following pay rangeSalary: £32,256 - £36,288 Network Rail is required to comply with UK Government standards when carrying out pre-employment checks for all new starters; this includes a basic criminal record check. In addition to the basic criminal record check, in accordance with the UK Government we are also required to verify your identity, right to work in the UK and previous three years employment history.Closing date: 26th October 2018, late applications will not be accepted. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes.Please clearly show in your application how your skills and experience match the requirements of this role.It is a requirement of the role to live within 90 minutes commuting time of The Quadrant: Milton Keynes.Network Rail welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex (or gender), employment status, trade union affiliation, or other irrelevant factor. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Currency GBP Amount of Travel Work At Home

Senior Java Developer / J2EE Developers require to join a fast growing organisation with global offices and clients. You will join a new team working on a financial services product used by customers all over the world. This role would suit a Senior Java Developer with 5+ years' experience in enterprise application development..... click apply for full job details

About Network Rail Network Rail owns, manages and develops Britain's railway - the 20,000 miles of track, 40,000 bridges and viaducts, and the thousands of signals, level crossings and stations (the largest of which we also run). In partnership with train operators we help people take more than 1.6bn journeys by rail every year - double the number of 1996 - and move hundreds of millions of tonnes of freight, saving almost 8m lorry journeys. We're investing £38bn in the railway by 2019 to deliver more frequent, more reliable, safer services and brighter and better stations. Group Digital Railway is a national function within Network Rail, its purpose is to deliver operationally excellent services that enhance today's railway, alongside the strategic vision, leadership and capability which will transform the railway of tomorrow. We bring together the industry-wide Digital Railway Programme, which is setting the vision and strategy for tomorrow's railway with services that are supporting delivery both today and in the future. Enhanced by the ORBIS programme, we provide the data-to-intelligence expertise, asset information and telecommunications products and services necessary for a digitally-enabled railway. Asset Information Services offers the rail industry trusted asset-related data and information management, insight and tools to enable its customers to make better informed business decisions that further improve the safety, effectiveness and efficiency of the railway as a system. In order to meet its business objectives and support the needs of its industry partners, Network Rail requires high quality asset information to safely and efficiently plan, design, change, manage and operate the rail infrastructure. The Asset Information Services organisation has three primary objectives: • Provide information products and services aligned to our customers' business processes, so that our customers are able to work more effectively • Provide information of known quality, so that our customers can make informed decisions mindful of the risks attached to the quality of information. • Manage and assure, on behalf of the GB rail industry and EU interoperability, the overall rail infrastructure network model and its associated mappings to fixed asset information, topographical (spatial) information, rail vehicle registers and safety-critical documentation.

About Network Rail Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain 's railway. From Crossrail - Europe 's largest civil engineering project - to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we're involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. Planning for the future is a top priority - and our Capability & Capacity Analysis Team has a key role to play inthat. Our Network Analysts are at the centre ofthe team and we're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual whowants to make a real difference in shaping a rail network ready for the demandsof tomorrow. Brief Description This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a 12 month placement by joining a dedicated team of analysts helping to create the railway of the future. Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain's railway. From HS2 and Crossrail to major programmes of electrification, we are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures the nation has ever seen. As the System Operator we are the body responsible for the creation, planning, and allocation of capacity to run trains on the network - helping to deliver economic growth to the nation. Please note you must be completing a university degree which requires you to apply for a 12 month placement as part of your degree. About the role (External) Using the very latest analyticaltechniques, train planning and performance analysis tools, you'll test newinfrastructure schemes. Your findings will be at the centre of decisions abouthow we increase rail capacity. Ultimately, you'll help us to make sure moretrains and faster services operate across Britain. You'll utilise a mixture ofspecialised computer modelling software and high-level data analysis to identifyviable changes to services, rolling stock or infrastructure. What's more,you'll help us to develop innovative new processes to improve industry planningtechniques. We don't expect you to have railway orplanning experience, but you'll certainly need to demonstrate analytical,investigation and problem solving skills. Crucially, you'll have the ability tocommunicate clearly and influence people at all levels. We'll provide the rest.Which means willingness to learn and develop is vital. The excellent trainingwe provide will give you the skills you need to do this. You will learn: Advanced capacity and performance modelling and analysis techniques. Signalling systems and railway operating procedures. The factors that can affect network performance and how it is measured. Railway industry planning and operating frameworks. Project management lifecycle. • How enhancement schemes develop through the investment process. This role requires a mixture ofanalytical investigation and problem solving skills, and the ability tocommunicate outputs to a variety of audiences at all levels of theindustry. Key accountabilities willinclude: Undertake performance and capacity analysis through a mixture of specialised computer modelling software and high-level data analysis. Help develop new methodologies and processes to improve industry planning and analysis techniques. Ensure that all analysis is undertaken to a high standard and demonstrate the ability to drive your own development successfully through a comprehensive training programme in planning and analysis techniques and tools. Job Skills,Experience and Qualifications Previous railway or planning experienceis not essential, but a proven work or academic background usingproblem-solving and analytical skills is required. Essential The ability to apply analysis skills to achieve project outputs consistent with time, quality and cost objectives The ability to communicate and influence people in all levels of our business Proven experience in delivering to agreed timelines and standards The desire to make a difference in a complex and customer focused environment Desirable Understanding of computer simulation techniques Experience and/or knowledge of railway operating procedures For all roles, we expect our people to be Collaborative, Challenging, Customer Focused and Accountable and passionate aboutBuilding a Better Railway for a Better Britain. How To Apply- External Network Rail welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex (or gender), employment status, trade union affiliation, or other irrelevant factor. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. We positively embrace flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life. Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do, safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should demonstrate their personal commitment to safety in their application. Network Rail can offer you a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits including a choice of contributory pension schemes, a generous annual leave package, a bonus scheme and an annual 75% subsidy on season tickets costing up to £3,333 (to a maximum amount of £2,500). Network Rail is required to comply with UK Government standards when carrying out pre-employment checks for all new starters; this includes a basic criminal record check. In addition to the basic criminal record check, in accordance with the UK Government we are also required to verify your identity, right to work in the UK and previous three years employment history. Salary: £17,000Closing date: 29/10/18. Late applications will not be accepted. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes. It is a requirement of the role to live within 75 minutes commuting time of The Quadrant Milton Keynes. In submitting your application please include a cover letter highlighting why you are interested in this Year In Industry opportunity along with your CV. This opportunity will start for 12 months from July 2019. Currency GBP Amount of Travel Work At Home

About Network Rail Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain 's railway. From Crossrail - Europe 's largest civil engineering project - to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we're involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. What do we do? Finance and Transformation, which is a part of Route Services, are delivering services that are vital to the running of the railway, delivering the provision of services agreed by the routes to allow them to benefit from economies of scale and the optimisation of our critical resources everyone's wages are paid on time. The Finance team are critical to the success of our Route Services business, we believe in a culture of commerciality, cost-competitiveness and customer focus; all of which are core skills Brief Description What will you be doing? In this role, you will be providing professional support to the functions in respect of the various systems used with a specific focus on technical and operational support and guidance. About the role (External) Key Accountabilities What will you be doing? 1. Maintain integrity of reporting systems for all users and provide system administration with regard to access and security 2. Assist in the development of new systems and improve current systems as identified. 3. Act as super user for all business area led systems. 4. Develop and manage systems of feedback so that queries from the user community are logged and effectively dealt with. 5. Maintain a log of all systems, their purpose, requirements and users. 6. Assist the Business Systems Team in preparing the affected business areas for the transition to new ways of working when business systems are implemented or altered. 7. Help in the identification and implementation of quality and efficiency improvement initiatives. Job Skills, Experience & Qualifications Do you meet the following criteria? Essential • In-depth understanding of Network Rail's operating and logistic processes • Database design skills • Experience of developing management and reporting systems • Good knowledge and experience of internet / Intranet systems and development of web sites • Good communication skills and a customer focussed approach How To Apply- External Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do, safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should demonstrate their personal commitment to safety in their application.Network Rail positively embraces flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life.Network Rail can offer you a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits including a choice of contributory pension schemes, a generous annual leave package, a bonus scheme and an annual 75% subsidy on season tickets (to a maximum amount of £2,500). Network Rail adheres to a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the following pay rangeSalary: £24,000 per annumNetwork Rail is required to comply with UK Government standards when carrying out pre-employment checks for all new starters; this includes a basic criminal record check. In addition to the basic criminal record check, in accordance with the UK Government we are also required to verify your identity, right to work in the UK and previous three years employment history.Closing date: 26th October 2018, late applications will not be accepted. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes.Please clearly show in your application how your skills and experience match the requirements of this role.It is a requirement of the role to live within 75 minutes commuting time of The Quadrant: Milton Keynes. Network Rail welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex (or gender), employment status, trade union affiliation, or other irrelevant factor. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.Currency GBP Amount of Travel Work At Home

Service Desk Analyst / ITIL - Customer Support role with well-established company providing web applications to blue chip clients. In this 1st Line Service Desk Analyst role you will be the first point of contact for customer support and service incident reports. You will join an established service desk taking calls and emails..... click apply for full job details

Interim Head of Development Rate: £650-£750/day Duration: 6 months Location: Milton Keynes Interim Head of Development required for a 6-month contract with a client based in Milton Keynes. Your role as an Interim Head of Development will be to manage 4 development teams (30-40 employees) - 3 of these being .NET teams and 1 being a 3 rd party tools team (e.g. K2, ServiceNow). In this role you will be responsible for the technical development aspects of project delivery and post-implementation throughout an applications lifecycle. Working with the Solutions Architecture team, you will ensure development and delivery is innovative, robust and solutions are secure. You will be responsible for prioritising and managing the team's pipeline of work in a rapidly changing environment. You will ensure development is aligned to the IT strategy / roadmap and Development Standards, providing technical input to project and programme governance boards. You will also be required to ensure technical reviews, guidance and troubleshooting assistance is provided. You will have the ability to talk to different stakeholders (from SMEs to IT leadership), being able demonstrating the value of our products or integration and rationale for decisions made. Your key responsibilities will include: * Transform the current teams into a more modern way of working * Lead and manage the IT Development teams, fostering a constructive and collaborative working environment. * Ensure the timely delivery of quality solutions and integrations that support the Business' needs. * Build high performing teams * Promote continuous improvement * Be a thought leader and mentor to other team members * Ensure contractual obligations are met and exceeded, delivering on-time and capturing business value * Support the development and establishment of appropriate metrics and reporting to allow the agile teams to monitor, identify and communicate progress to plan and business objectives * Collaborate daily with development teams, business analyst, operations and Solution Architects to work following agile principles * Be a custodian of the agile process of a team's Deployment Pipeline; ensure all teams are following best practices * Provide advice, training and demonstrations of how to use Visual Studio Team Services in an agile environment * Support and develop key team members such as Product Owners and Business Analysts to ensure agile principles are adopted including backlog refinement * Facilitate Scrum ceremonies such as Planning, Daily Scrum call, Retrospectives and Reviews * Unblock any impediments or issues that arise * Build high performing teams * Promote continuous improvement * Be a thought leader and mentor to other team members * Ensure contractual obligations are met and exceeded, delivering on-time and capturing business value * Support the development and establishment of appropriate metrics and reporting to allow the agile teams to monitor, identify and communicate progress to plan and business objectives To be suitable for this role your professional experience should include; * Can-do, pragmatic and innovative style of working * Experience in a delivery role (e.g. Technical Development Project Manager, Technology Lead, Solution Architect etc.) * Knowledge of the Software Development lifecycle from concept to delivery * Have previously worked as a senior .NET developer with proven hands-on experience and application architecture and trouble-shooting skills. * Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written, including ability to articulate ways of working to a senior as well as a detailed/technical audience * Strong team player * Demonstrated ability to adapt to new agile techniques, learn quickly and pass on this knowledge onto other team members * Working knowledge of DevOps/Application Lifecycle Management tools, particularly Visual Studio Team Services and JIRA * Understanding of test frameworks for automated testing/compliance * Experience of recruiting, mentoring and coaching teams * Promoting continuous improvement within the team * Technically proficient, with proven academic competence. For example, MSc in Computer Science or similar experience * You will be a certified Scrum Master or PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner, or you have a proven track record of experience working as a Scrum Master * You have 7+ years hands-on experience with skills such as: Agile, Scrum, Scaled Agile for Enterprise (SAFe), Kanban * Solid and demonstrable experience in managing off-shore developers, vendors and commercial arrangements * No previous experience within a Professional Services firm is required. This role can interview this week and will be looking to start in the next 2-4 weeks, dependent on your availability and background checks. The position will start on an initial 6-month basis and be paid between £650-£750/day, dependent on how you fit the requirement. If you feel that you are suitable and would like to be considered, then please apply via the link provided with your latest CV.

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