Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, Castlefield Road, Reigate, UK
Can you help us improve the services delivered to our residents and customers? Do you have software development skills, technical ICT experience and enjoy variety? Reigate and Banstead Borough Council are seeking someone to join them as a Systems Support Analyst and it could be the position you are looking for.
Joining the small and friendly Business Improvement Team in ICT, you will help deliver the Council’s ICT and Digital Strategy. You will be able to demonstrate that you are an innovative, supportive, positive and flexible person whilst working on wide variety of interesting business change and application projects.
You will be using your knowledge and experience of CRM, API’s, SQL and SQL Server, ETL software, automation, ftp, DOS scripting, webservices and PowerBI. This could be:
with the Granicus govService CRM platform, creating self-service online forms and processes for our residents and customers, or generating efficiencies and business value for our internal service unit colleagues
integrating diverse back office systems using API’s and webservices
creating and managing existing SQL databases
writing and maintaining PowerBI reports
supporting legacy batch work using scheduled tasks, ftp and DOS scripting tools
working with third party software suppliers on upgrade and migration projects
troubleshoot third line support calls
You will be a self-starter and have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills along with strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
Staff Benefits
In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.
We provide you with generous annual leave, flexible working and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and discounted ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.
Additional Information
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Kenton Reader, Business Improvement Team Leader on Tel: 01737 276764.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Closing Date: 16 October 2023
Values and Behaviours
Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change. Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.
Oct 04, 2023
Full time
Can you help us improve the services delivered to our residents and customers? Do you have software development skills, technical ICT experience and enjoy variety? Reigate and Banstead Borough Council are seeking someone to join them as a Systems Support Analyst and it could be the position you are looking for.
Joining the small and friendly Business Improvement Team in ICT, you will help deliver the Council’s ICT and Digital Strategy. You will be able to demonstrate that you are an innovative, supportive, positive and flexible person whilst working on wide variety of interesting business change and application projects.
You will be using your knowledge and experience of CRM, API’s, SQL and SQL Server, ETL software, automation, ftp, DOS scripting, webservices and PowerBI. This could be:
with the Granicus govService CRM platform, creating self-service online forms and processes for our residents and customers, or generating efficiencies and business value for our internal service unit colleagues
integrating diverse back office systems using API’s and webservices
creating and managing existing SQL databases
writing and maintaining PowerBI reports
supporting legacy batch work using scheduled tasks, ftp and DOS scripting tools
working with third party software suppliers on upgrade and migration projects
troubleshoot third line support calls
You will be a self-starter and have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills along with strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
Staff Benefits
In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.
We provide you with generous annual leave, flexible working and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and discounted ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.
Additional Information
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Kenton Reader, Business Improvement Team Leader on Tel: 01737 276764.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Closing Date: 16 October 2023
Values and Behaviours
Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change. Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.
The Lead Tester will sit within the Kuro Health Product Team and lead functional testing and test co-ordination as the Group moves forward with a number of new IT platform implementations and enhancements.
You will be responsible for ensuring that new developments are thoroughly and meticulously tested, with issues identified and passed back to the developers for further work as well establishing test processes and practices.
With experience of planning and executing test cycles in an agile delivery environment, this role would suit someone with testing experience as part of a test team, wanting to take a first step into a test lead role.
A full-time post, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. Remote working, but occasional requirement to attend a site office.
Key accountabilities & responsibilities
Works closely with the product owners to determine the scope of testing for each release based on the requirements.
Constructs well structured test plans and test cases, confirms and manages own time against effort estimates.
Agrees testing metrics and success criteria with the product team. Ensures quality criteria are met prior to sign-off for release.
Executes testing against test plans.
Works with product and development resources to ensure that any defects are appropriately recorded and prioritised.
Identifies any risks and issues relating to testing and escalates appropriately.
Tracks progress and QA metrics, communicates the status of testing clearly ensuring all interested parties receive regular updates.
Creates standard test collateral for re-use as required such as test plans, test and defect reports.
Provides knowledge of testing best practice throughout the development lifecycle.
Supports UAT of changes and releases within the business units, including collating and prioritising defects, managing retests and reporting on test progress.
Proactively identifies areas for improvement in testing, establishing and presenting recommendations to the Product Manager.
Demonstrates excellent communication and collaboration within the scrum environment.
Key Relationships
Develops strong relationships with Product, Development and operational delivery teams to ensure that testing can be executed effectively.
Person Specification
Experience - Essential
Functional testing experience in an agile delivery environment and knowledge of software testing.
Experience of creating and maintaining test plans.
Experience of working with 3rd party suppliers.
Experience of working in a cross-functional environment with product owners, business analysts, developers, business testers and operational stakeholders.
Education and qualifications - Desirable
ISTQB/ISEB Testing Certification
Skills and knowledge - Essential
Excellent test planning and co-ordination skills
Understanding of testing best practices
Clear communicator
Skills and knowledge - Essential
Case management and workflow systems
API testing
Behaviour - Essential
Self-motivated and proactive. High levels of commitment and enthusiasm
Happy to get hands dirty where required!
Collaborative style with the ability to influence others
Positive professional attitude to getting things done
Innovative, constantly looking for new opportunities and solutions
Works well as part of a team
Role conditional on passing employee vetting process which includes a 5 year employment reference check, 3 year financial probity and basic criminal disclosure check.
We offer an unrivalled benefits package including flexible working arrangements, enhanced maternity & paternity, medical cash plan, company sick pay, 5% matched pension, up to 27 days paid holiday (subject to length of service increments) plus bank holidays on top and option to top up by 5 days per year through our flexible leave scheme.
Kuro Health actively promotes equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates with the right mix of talent, skills and potential.
Sep 18, 2023
Full time
The Lead Tester will sit within the Kuro Health Product Team and lead functional testing and test co-ordination as the Group moves forward with a number of new IT platform implementations and enhancements.
You will be responsible for ensuring that new developments are thoroughly and meticulously tested, with issues identified and passed back to the developers for further work as well establishing test processes and practices.
With experience of planning and executing test cycles in an agile delivery environment, this role would suit someone with testing experience as part of a test team, wanting to take a first step into a test lead role.
A full-time post, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. Remote working, but occasional requirement to attend a site office.
Key accountabilities & responsibilities
Works closely with the product owners to determine the scope of testing for each release based on the requirements.
Constructs well structured test plans and test cases, confirms and manages own time against effort estimates.
Agrees testing metrics and success criteria with the product team. Ensures quality criteria are met prior to sign-off for release.
Executes testing against test plans.
Works with product and development resources to ensure that any defects are appropriately recorded and prioritised.
Identifies any risks and issues relating to testing and escalates appropriately.
Tracks progress and QA metrics, communicates the status of testing clearly ensuring all interested parties receive regular updates.
Creates standard test collateral for re-use as required such as test plans, test and defect reports.
Provides knowledge of testing best practice throughout the development lifecycle.
Supports UAT of changes and releases within the business units, including collating and prioritising defects, managing retests and reporting on test progress.
Proactively identifies areas for improvement in testing, establishing and presenting recommendations to the Product Manager.
Demonstrates excellent communication and collaboration within the scrum environment.
Key Relationships
Develops strong relationships with Product, Development and operational delivery teams to ensure that testing can be executed effectively.
Person Specification
Experience - Essential
Functional testing experience in an agile delivery environment and knowledge of software testing.
Experience of creating and maintaining test plans.
Experience of working with 3rd party suppliers.
Experience of working in a cross-functional environment with product owners, business analysts, developers, business testers and operational stakeholders.
Education and qualifications - Desirable
ISTQB/ISEB Testing Certification
Skills and knowledge - Essential
Excellent test planning and co-ordination skills
Understanding of testing best practices
Clear communicator
Skills and knowledge - Essential
Case management and workflow systems
API testing
Behaviour - Essential
Self-motivated and proactive. High levels of commitment and enthusiasm
Happy to get hands dirty where required!
Collaborative style with the ability to influence others
Positive professional attitude to getting things done
Innovative, constantly looking for new opportunities and solutions
Works well as part of a team
Role conditional on passing employee vetting process which includes a 5 year employment reference check, 3 year financial probity and basic criminal disclosure check.
We offer an unrivalled benefits package including flexible working arrangements, enhanced maternity & paternity, medical cash plan, company sick pay, 5% matched pension, up to 27 days paid holiday (subject to length of service increments) plus bank holidays on top and option to top up by 5 days per year through our flexible leave scheme.
Kuro Health actively promotes equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates with the right mix of talent, skills and potential.
Location
Dstl Porton Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0JQ or Dstl Portsdown West, Fareham, Hampshire, PO17 6AD
About the job
Job summary
Dstl is the science and technology arm of the Ministry of Defence. We improve the front-line capability of the UK Armed Forces helping keep our country safe.
The Cyber Security and Safety Group has never been more important. Many military platforms such as fast jets, unmanned air vehicles, helicopters, naval vessels, and land vehicles are becoming increasingly reliant on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Autonomous functions to control all aspects of their behaviour.
We’re looking for mathematically strong data scientists to help make AI reliant military systems robust and trustworthy in complex operations to help save lives.
An example of our world class inspiring work is designing and trialling a variety of autonomous air and ground vehicles out in Salisbury plain with the US and Australia. AI models were retrained in flight to meet changing mission situations to enhance commanders’ decision-making.
You could be involved in:
Assessing and improving AI content in Defence and Security safety critical systems in the Air, Sea and Land domains, to ensure that they are safe, secure and protected.
Applying the latest thinking in verification and validation of artificial intelligence and autonomous functions for defence and security purposes.
Innovating to support the delivery of the UK Cyber Strategy by researching algorithms for Cyber defence.
Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.
We particularly welcome female and ethnic minority applicants and those from the LGBTQI community, as they are under-represented within Dstl at these levels.
Job description
In this role you will:
Have a drive for keeping abreast of the latest developments in cyber security and emerging trends in artificial intelligence. We give our people the opportunity to think and innovate. We offer loads of opportunities for training and scholarships, attending and presenting at conferences, and collaborating with internal research and industry and academia.
Work in a team consisting of highly professional Autonomy and Mathematical experts with enviable national and international reputations to take part in cutting edge research. Use your critical thinking and creative problem solving skills to implement state of art methods and tools.
Develop a knowledge of undertaking verification, validation and vulnerability assessments on Systems of interest.
Appreciate the importance of safety, security requirements to have a positive impact on defence and security of the UK.
Deliver technical reports and recommendations to leadership, senior officials across government and military and other non-technical audiences through clear data storytelling and well-crafted verbal presentations
Person specification
We are looking for someone who has:
A keen interest in algorithms, AI, ML or statistical analysis along with a willingness to develop additional capabilities in cyber security and safety.
Experience contributing to Software or AI / ML intensive projects.
Is looking for a career with a difference, doing a job that provides the latest and most effective tools to defend our nation and uphold the principle of freedom.
Important Information:
Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners.
This role will require full UK security clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. For some roles Developed Vetting will also be required, in this case you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Changing and Improving
Communicating and Influencing
Seeing the Big Picture
Working Together
Benefits
Benefits
Dstl’s full range of great benefits can be found in the information pack which includes:
Financial : An excellent pension scheme starting from 26% employer contribution ( find out more here ). In Year Rewarding Achievement bonuses and thank you vouchers. Rental deposit scheme and cycle to work scheme.
Flexible working : Options include alternative working patterns such as; compressed hours (e.g. working a 4 day week/ 9 day fortnight), job shares and annualised hours (agreed number of hours per annum paid monthly i.e. working term-time only).
Working hours: Flexibility around your working day (e.g. start time, finish time). Ability to bank hours in a 12 month reference period including the ability to accrue and use 3 days per calendar month.
Where you work: Depending on your role, blended working may be available including remote working to suit you and your team. This can be discussed at interview.
Annual leave: 25 days pro rata (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus 8 public holidays with the ability to buy/sell 5 additional days per annum.
Family: Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks with full pay, an additional 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid
Learning and Development: Dstl encourages and supports charterships, accreditations and provides employees access to fully funded apprenticeships up to level 7 (Masters Degree). Dstl will pay for 2 memberships with relevant bodies/institutions. Employees also have access to Civil Service Learning.
Facilities: Onsite parking, EV Charging points, restaurants, cafés and gyms.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
We want you to have your best chance of success in our recruitment process, so If at any stage of the application process you would like help or assistance please contact the Dstl Recruitment Team dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk and we will do all we can to support you.
Sifting will be taking place bi-weekly throughout the campaign, successful applicants will be invited to attend an online interview via MS Teams.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only. This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Apply and further information
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
Name : Dstl Recruitment
Email : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk
Recruitment team
Email : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk
Further information
Should you wish to raise a formal complaint about the Dstl recruitment process you should email dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk stating the nature of the issue. We will respond within 5 working days.
Attachments
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Jul 03, 2023
Full time
Location
Dstl Porton Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0JQ or Dstl Portsdown West, Fareham, Hampshire, PO17 6AD
About the job
Job summary
Dstl is the science and technology arm of the Ministry of Defence. We improve the front-line capability of the UK Armed Forces helping keep our country safe.
The Cyber Security and Safety Group has never been more important. Many military platforms such as fast jets, unmanned air vehicles, helicopters, naval vessels, and land vehicles are becoming increasingly reliant on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Autonomous functions to control all aspects of their behaviour.
We’re looking for mathematically strong data scientists to help make AI reliant military systems robust and trustworthy in complex operations to help save lives.
An example of our world class inspiring work is designing and trialling a variety of autonomous air and ground vehicles out in Salisbury plain with the US and Australia. AI models were retrained in flight to meet changing mission situations to enhance commanders’ decision-making.
You could be involved in:
Assessing and improving AI content in Defence and Security safety critical systems in the Air, Sea and Land domains, to ensure that they are safe, secure and protected.
Applying the latest thinking in verification and validation of artificial intelligence and autonomous functions for defence and security purposes.
Innovating to support the delivery of the UK Cyber Strategy by researching algorithms for Cyber defence.
Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.
We particularly welcome female and ethnic minority applicants and those from the LGBTQI community, as they are under-represented within Dstl at these levels.
Job description
In this role you will:
Have a drive for keeping abreast of the latest developments in cyber security and emerging trends in artificial intelligence. We give our people the opportunity to think and innovate. We offer loads of opportunities for training and scholarships, attending and presenting at conferences, and collaborating with internal research and industry and academia.
Work in a team consisting of highly professional Autonomy and Mathematical experts with enviable national and international reputations to take part in cutting edge research. Use your critical thinking and creative problem solving skills to implement state of art methods and tools.
Develop a knowledge of undertaking verification, validation and vulnerability assessments on Systems of interest.
Appreciate the importance of safety, security requirements to have a positive impact on defence and security of the UK.
Deliver technical reports and recommendations to leadership, senior officials across government and military and other non-technical audiences through clear data storytelling and well-crafted verbal presentations
Person specification
We are looking for someone who has:
A keen interest in algorithms, AI, ML or statistical analysis along with a willingness to develop additional capabilities in cyber security and safety.
Experience contributing to Software or AI / ML intensive projects.
Is looking for a career with a difference, doing a job that provides the latest and most effective tools to defend our nation and uphold the principle of freedom.
Important Information:
Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners.
This role will require full UK security clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. For some roles Developed Vetting will also be required, in this case you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Changing and Improving
Communicating and Influencing
Seeing the Big Picture
Working Together
Benefits
Benefits
Dstl’s full range of great benefits can be found in the information pack which includes:
Financial : An excellent pension scheme starting from 26% employer contribution ( find out more here ). In Year Rewarding Achievement bonuses and thank you vouchers. Rental deposit scheme and cycle to work scheme.
Flexible working : Options include alternative working patterns such as; compressed hours (e.g. working a 4 day week/ 9 day fortnight), job shares and annualised hours (agreed number of hours per annum paid monthly i.e. working term-time only).
Working hours: Flexibility around your working day (e.g. start time, finish time). Ability to bank hours in a 12 month reference period including the ability to accrue and use 3 days per calendar month.
Where you work: Depending on your role, blended working may be available including remote working to suit you and your team. This can be discussed at interview.
Annual leave: 25 days pro rata (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus 8 public holidays with the ability to buy/sell 5 additional days per annum.
Family: Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks with full pay, an additional 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid
Learning and Development: Dstl encourages and supports charterships, accreditations and provides employees access to fully funded apprenticeships up to level 7 (Masters Degree). Dstl will pay for 2 memberships with relevant bodies/institutions. Employees also have access to Civil Service Learning.
Facilities: Onsite parking, EV Charging points, restaurants, cafés and gyms.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
We want you to have your best chance of success in our recruitment process, so If at any stage of the application process you would like help or assistance please contact the Dstl Recruitment Team dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk and we will do all we can to support you.
Sifting will be taking place bi-weekly throughout the campaign, successful applicants will be invited to attend an online interview via MS Teams.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only. This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Apply and further information
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
Name : Dstl Recruitment
Email : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk
Recruitment team
Email : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk
Further information
Should you wish to raise a formal complaint about the Dstl recruitment process you should email dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk stating the nature of the issue. We will respond within 5 working days.
Attachments
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Hastoe Housing Association Limited
Marina Place, Hampton Wick, Kingston upon Thames KT1 4BH, UK
Salary: £35,406 - £39,340
Hours: 35 per week
Location: Hybrid – Home-based / Hampton Wick, KT1
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus 1.5 days complimentary leave, option to purchase additional annual leave, car leasing scheme, healthcare cash plan, pension plus many more.
Why Hastoe’s different
Are you passionate about data? Do you have an eye for detail? Then you could be the one to complete our Performance and IT Team? Now is a really exciting time to join the Hastoe family as we kick-start 2023 with plenty of interesting projects.
In return, we’ll offer support and training through your journey with us, as well as a great network of colleagues where a friendly face is never far away. As an award winning leading rural housing provider managing 7,500 sustainable, affordable homes, there’s always a new and exciting project happening at Hastoe, while our regular all-staff get togethers will allow you to connect and develop great relationships with your colleagues across the company.
What will you be doing?
Analysing requirements, developing, and maintaining reports, visualisations and dashboards in line with agreed Key Performance Indicator definitions for operational and management performance packs
Managing all regulatory returns for the business
Supporting the Data Governance strategy; working with data owners to develop and maintain key data controls, ensuring these controls are adhered to on a regular basis. Working with the business to ensure data reporting definitions are relevant to the business needs
Working closely with stakeholders to understand business objectives and data requirements
We’re looking for?
To be considered for this role you will have the following:
Previous experience in a Data Analyst or similar role, with proven experience ideally using Power BI
Strong T-Sql querying skills
Excellent attention to detail
Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills with the ability to solve issues utilising data
Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills
The ability to adapt and organise your workload to accommodate deadlines
If you have previous experience in using Housing Management systems then this is a bonus but it’s not essential to the role. You’ll receive full training on our in house systems when you join.
What you’ll get from us:
Training opportunities to develop your skills
A team of supportive colleagues
The opportunity to make your mark on our performance reporting
A personal note from hiring manager:
“Working in the Performance & IT Team at Hastoe is working at the center of our business. You will communicate and work with all our friendly and passionate employees. The Team is supportive and approachable, and we can’t wait to welcome our new Business Intelligence Analyst into the team”.
Application
Please send your CV and supporting statement to recruitment@hastoe.com by 5pm on Sunday 26 February 2023.
We will review CVs as they come in and carry out interviews throughout the recruitment process. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we find a suitable candidate so to avoid missing out, don’t delay in applying for this exciting new role.
Please note, CVs sent without a supporting statement will not be considered.
Your supporting statement should include:
Your motivations for applying for the role
How you meet the person specification
What attracts you to work for a Housing Association / what you enjoy about currently working for a Housing Association
If you’d like more information about the role or have any questions about the application process, please contact the HR Team at recruitment@hastoe.com or call 0208 973 0435.
This post is subject to background checks.
Feb 07, 2023
Full time
Salary: £35,406 - £39,340
Hours: 35 per week
Location: Hybrid – Home-based / Hampton Wick, KT1
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus 1.5 days complimentary leave, option to purchase additional annual leave, car leasing scheme, healthcare cash plan, pension plus many more.
Why Hastoe’s different
Are you passionate about data? Do you have an eye for detail? Then you could be the one to complete our Performance and IT Team? Now is a really exciting time to join the Hastoe family as we kick-start 2023 with plenty of interesting projects.
In return, we’ll offer support and training through your journey with us, as well as a great network of colleagues where a friendly face is never far away. As an award winning leading rural housing provider managing 7,500 sustainable, affordable homes, there’s always a new and exciting project happening at Hastoe, while our regular all-staff get togethers will allow you to connect and develop great relationships with your colleagues across the company.
What will you be doing?
Analysing requirements, developing, and maintaining reports, visualisations and dashboards in line with agreed Key Performance Indicator definitions for operational and management performance packs
Managing all regulatory returns for the business
Supporting the Data Governance strategy; working with data owners to develop and maintain key data controls, ensuring these controls are adhered to on a regular basis. Working with the business to ensure data reporting definitions are relevant to the business needs
Working closely with stakeholders to understand business objectives and data requirements
We’re looking for?
To be considered for this role you will have the following:
Previous experience in a Data Analyst or similar role, with proven experience ideally using Power BI
Strong T-Sql querying skills
Excellent attention to detail
Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills with the ability to solve issues utilising data
Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills
The ability to adapt and organise your workload to accommodate deadlines
If you have previous experience in using Housing Management systems then this is a bonus but it’s not essential to the role. You’ll receive full training on our in house systems when you join.
What you’ll get from us:
Training opportunities to develop your skills
A team of supportive colleagues
The opportunity to make your mark on our performance reporting
A personal note from hiring manager:
“Working in the Performance & IT Team at Hastoe is working at the center of our business. You will communicate and work with all our friendly and passionate employees. The Team is supportive and approachable, and we can’t wait to welcome our new Business Intelligence Analyst into the team”.
Application
Please send your CV and supporting statement to recruitment@hastoe.com by 5pm on Sunday 26 February 2023.
We will review CVs as they come in and carry out interviews throughout the recruitment process. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we find a suitable candidate so to avoid missing out, don’t delay in applying for this exciting new role.
Please note, CVs sent without a supporting statement will not be considered.
Your supporting statement should include:
Your motivations for applying for the role
How you meet the person specification
What attracts you to work for a Housing Association / what you enjoy about currently working for a Housing Association
If you’d like more information about the role or have any questions about the application process, please contact the HR Team at recruitment@hastoe.com or call 0208 973 0435.
This post is subject to background checks.
Test Analyst Web Applications
Closing date: 29 January 2023
Location: Flexible
Salary: £32,876 - £36,229 (Grade 5)
Contract type : Permanent
Work pattern: 37 hours, Monday - Friday
Post number: 203436
Job Description
We’re looking for an experienced User Acceptance Tester to join our growing Digital Services Team.
Over a million people access information and services on the Natural Resources Wales website every year. These include helping businesses comply with environmental regulations to protect the Welsh environment and helping house holders understand their flood risk and prepare for flooding. It’s also an important platform for other public bodies and used by policy makers to access the evidence they need to help make decisions. And much more in-between!
Working in a multidisciplinary team, you will work closely with developers, testers and users of the NRW website and Content Management System. You will review and test applications to make sure developments work as expected and meet standards, such as accessibility.
You can find out more about our vision for user-centred services for the people of Wales in our Digital Strategy.
You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the following:
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to understand technical & business requirements to identify test data requirements and produce test conditions, scenarios and scripts in preparation and execution of a full range of testing including; functional, Integration and Regression activities across multiple teams.
Ability to create and maintain test documentation: e.g. test plans, TTRM, Test Exit reports, Test estimate schedules, and contribute to overall project test plans. Operate the agreed defect life cycle, ensuring defects are assigned to the relevant party, accepted for re-test, re-tested and approved.
Sound understanding of structured test models (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, V- Model), and the ability to work within them appropriately, technical architectures. (Microsoft Cloud technology).
Understanding of the use of test metrics to provide accurate reporting including test progress, scripting, defect tracking, and completion reporting using testing tools and will require applicants to be fully conversant with tools for test requirements.
Excellent technical skills and knowledge including:
Working for/within an organisation which is “data rich”, collecting and generating its own data for use in regulating others, managing its assets or informing others.
Building/working with corporate applications using cloud hosting services such as Azure and of working in environments using MS Sharepoint including Office 365.
Excellent communication and team working skills with the ability to work collaboratively and at pace responding to changes in environment, timescales and priorities, including the ability to work with senior management and internal and external customers and suppliers presenting complex/technical information in a format appropriate for the seniority and technical understanding of the audience. It is imperative to maintain assertive communication in the face of resource availability challenges from business users.
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:
Agile and flexible working
Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3%
28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs
Health and wellbeing benefits and support
Weekly well-being hour to use as you choose
For more information, please visit our website.
Dec 08, 2022
Full time
Test Analyst Web Applications
Closing date: 29 January 2023
Location: Flexible
Salary: £32,876 - £36,229 (Grade 5)
Contract type : Permanent
Work pattern: 37 hours, Monday - Friday
Post number: 203436
Job Description
We’re looking for an experienced User Acceptance Tester to join our growing Digital Services Team.
Over a million people access information and services on the Natural Resources Wales website every year. These include helping businesses comply with environmental regulations to protect the Welsh environment and helping house holders understand their flood risk and prepare for flooding. It’s also an important platform for other public bodies and used by policy makers to access the evidence they need to help make decisions. And much more in-between!
Working in a multidisciplinary team, you will work closely with developers, testers and users of the NRW website and Content Management System. You will review and test applications to make sure developments work as expected and meet standards, such as accessibility.
You can find out more about our vision for user-centred services for the people of Wales in our Digital Strategy.
You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the following:
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to understand technical & business requirements to identify test data requirements and produce test conditions, scenarios and scripts in preparation and execution of a full range of testing including; functional, Integration and Regression activities across multiple teams.
Ability to create and maintain test documentation: e.g. test plans, TTRM, Test Exit reports, Test estimate schedules, and contribute to overall project test plans. Operate the agreed defect life cycle, ensuring defects are assigned to the relevant party, accepted for re-test, re-tested and approved.
Sound understanding of structured test models (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, V- Model), and the ability to work within them appropriately, technical architectures. (Microsoft Cloud technology).
Understanding of the use of test metrics to provide accurate reporting including test progress, scripting, defect tracking, and completion reporting using testing tools and will require applicants to be fully conversant with tools for test requirements.
Excellent technical skills and knowledge including:
Working for/within an organisation which is “data rich”, collecting and generating its own data for use in regulating others, managing its assets or informing others.
Building/working with corporate applications using cloud hosting services such as Azure and of working in environments using MS Sharepoint including Office 365.
Excellent communication and team working skills with the ability to work collaboratively and at pace responding to changes in environment, timescales and priorities, including the ability to work with senior management and internal and external customers and suppliers presenting complex/technical information in a format appropriate for the seniority and technical understanding of the audience. It is imperative to maintain assertive communication in the face of resource availability challenges from business users.
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:
Agile and flexible working
Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3%
28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs
Health and wellbeing benefits and support
Weekly well-being hour to use as you choose
For more information, please visit our website.
About the Role
The post-holder will be expected to support development of the Centre’s networked PC servers and all the online services they provide. You will be required to maintain optimum configuration and performance of the servers, the supported applications they run and any databases they hold.
About You
Applicants must hold a degree in a relevant subject or have substantial relevant experience. You must have systems administration experience supporting core business platforms using Microsoft based technologies (AD, ADFS, DNS, DFS, DHCP, IIS, etc) and infrastructure including Citrix and VMware ESXi/vSAN. Strong knowledge in storage technologies/connectivity is essential. In addition, experience of supporting a Checkpoint Next Gen security firewalls is desirable. You should be well organised, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. You will have strong communication skills and a friendly, positive, customer service-orientated disposition.
About the Department
Applications are invited for the post of Research Systems Analyst (PC) for the Barts CR-UK Centre. The Centre comprises of the Barts Cancer Institute and the Centre for Cancer Prevention and is at the forefront of cancer research in the areas of haematological malignancy, pancreatic cancer, women’s cancers and male genitourinary cancers.
About Queen Mary
At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.
Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.
We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.
Benefits
We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.
The post is based at the Charterhouse Square Campus in London. It is full time (35 hours per week), permanent appointment, with an expected start date of 26/07/2021. The starting salary will be Grade 4, in the range of £34,220 - £40,194 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.
Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.
Informal enquiries should be addressed to (Mohamed Ali) at mohamed.ali@qmul.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 020 7882 3547.
To apply for the role, please click the ‘apply’ button below.
The closing date for applications is 26th November 2021.
The School of Medicine and Athena SWAN Charter for Women in Science.
Valuing Diversity & Committed to Equality
Nov 16, 2021
Full time
About the Role
The post-holder will be expected to support development of the Centre’s networked PC servers and all the online services they provide. You will be required to maintain optimum configuration and performance of the servers, the supported applications they run and any databases they hold.
About You
Applicants must hold a degree in a relevant subject or have substantial relevant experience. You must have systems administration experience supporting core business platforms using Microsoft based technologies (AD, ADFS, DNS, DFS, DHCP, IIS, etc) and infrastructure including Citrix and VMware ESXi/vSAN. Strong knowledge in storage technologies/connectivity is essential. In addition, experience of supporting a Checkpoint Next Gen security firewalls is desirable. You should be well organised, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. You will have strong communication skills and a friendly, positive, customer service-orientated disposition.
About the Department
Applications are invited for the post of Research Systems Analyst (PC) for the Barts CR-UK Centre. The Centre comprises of the Barts Cancer Institute and the Centre for Cancer Prevention and is at the forefront of cancer research in the areas of haematological malignancy, pancreatic cancer, women’s cancers and male genitourinary cancers.
About Queen Mary
At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.
Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.
We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.
Benefits
We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.
The post is based at the Charterhouse Square Campus in London. It is full time (35 hours per week), permanent appointment, with an expected start date of 26/07/2021. The starting salary will be Grade 4, in the range of £34,220 - £40,194 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.
Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.
Informal enquiries should be addressed to (Mohamed Ali) at mohamed.ali@qmul.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 020 7882 3547.
To apply for the role, please click the ‘apply’ button below.
The closing date for applications is 26th November 2021.
The School of Medicine and Athena SWAN Charter for Women in Science.
Valuing Diversity & Committed to Equality
Royal Agricultural University
Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Digital Business Analyst Maternity Cover Job Type : Fixed Term Location: Cirencester Salary: £28,759 - £33,965 per annum The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) has been at the forefront of agricultural education and a key contributor to the land-based sector for more than 175 years. We pride ourselves in combining knowledge and industry connections with an innovative and forward-thinking approach. The Role The role will report to the Digital Architecture Manager who leads the Digital Architecture (DA) Team, which is responsible for the delivery of cyber security, IT infrastructure and systems. The Digital Business Analyst Role will support the DA team in the definition and delivery of technical projects and support the operational delivery of the department. They will work closely with stakeholders at all levels within the University and the Digital Innovation Department to define and deliver digital processes and outcomes. This post provides cover for the Digital Business Analyst who will be on Maternity cover for a minimum of 6-months. This role may be extended at the end of this period. Benefits 30 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts) Pension Scheme Free Parking on-site Free Shuttle Bus from Campus to Cirencester Town Centre Discounted on-site Gym. Free Library Services Employee Assistant Programme Occupational Health and Counselling Services Cycle to Work Scheme Staff Development Opportunities To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please click apply to complete your application. The RAU is an equal opportunities employer and we particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within the RAU at this level.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Digital Business Analyst Maternity Cover Job Type : Fixed Term Location: Cirencester Salary: £28,759 - £33,965 per annum The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) has been at the forefront of agricultural education and a key contributor to the land-based sector for more than 175 years. We pride ourselves in combining knowledge and industry connections with an innovative and forward-thinking approach. The Role The role will report to the Digital Architecture Manager who leads the Digital Architecture (DA) Team, which is responsible for the delivery of cyber security, IT infrastructure and systems. The Digital Business Analyst Role will support the DA team in the definition and delivery of technical projects and support the operational delivery of the department. They will work closely with stakeholders at all levels within the University and the Digital Innovation Department to define and deliver digital processes and outcomes. This post provides cover for the Digital Business Analyst who will be on Maternity cover for a minimum of 6-months. This role may be extended at the end of this period. Benefits 30 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts) Pension Scheme Free Parking on-site Free Shuttle Bus from Campus to Cirencester Town Centre Discounted on-site Gym. Free Library Services Employee Assistant Programme Occupational Health and Counselling Services Cycle to Work Scheme Staff Development Opportunities To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please click apply to complete your application. The RAU is an equal opportunities employer and we particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within the RAU at this level.
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER / LONDON - HYBRID / UP TO £90,000 / GREAT BENEFITS Exciting new opportunity for an experienced Software Development Manager to join a dynamic, growing organisation. As the Software Development Manager, you will be responsible for managing a team while designing and creating new applications that fit with our team standards to execute and deliver projects efficiently and on time. The Gateway is a mission critical, payment processing solution built by a small, agile team. It is Java based and becoming cloud-native by implementing key features as micro services. The Gateway team is pushing the frontiers of payments technology and is in the process of operationalizing and scaling the product. Our team works hard, covers for one another, and maintains work-life balance. We own our results and we take pride in ownership of everything we do. We need help! Changing the world isn't easy, and we have a lot of work ahead of us. From new product features, to automation, to supporting micro services, there are a lot of opportunities for us to grow, and we're looking for great people to come along for the ride. What's on offer? Highly competitive salary between £70,000 - £90,000 ( dependent on experience) Annual company bonus 37.5 hour week - Monday to Friday Hybrid working (2 days per week in the London office) Industry leading pension scheme 25 days holiday plus bank holidays - with the opportunity to purchase additional holidays Life assurance Income protection Discounts & perks platform Employee wellbeing How you'll make an impact: The Software Development Manager will play an important role in the design and analysis of software projects with a high level of technical experience. For this role, we need someone excited about solving problems and being able to juggle multiple items in a day, taking joy in being very efficient in driving items through a pipeline process. Primary responsibilities are to solve current reported problems and find opportunities to resolve those with long term solutions. Other responsibilities may include planning, design, development and testing software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products. Our goal is that about 50% of your responsibility is to provide technical leadership, direction, guidance, and support for the members of your team and about 50% of the role will be development. Other responsibilities include: Manage a small team of highly motivated developers and Systems Analysts Evaluate and respond to customer needs in a fashion that provides long-term benefit to WEX by finding strategic solutions to issues and driving that forward. Be in position to quickly and effectively resolve customer reported issues; taking ownership of the support process and collaborating with others on best solutions, effectively being a positive force for other teams by allowing focused development to continue. Become product domain expert and develop techniques to help team members gain expertise Contribute to the development and maintenance of the application architecture and ensures all development conforms to defined standards Analyze, design, program, debug and modify software enhancements and/or new products used in local, networked or internet related computer programs Recommend changes in development, maintenance and system standards Support technological aspects of a software development project so that the end product meets business & technology requirements and is delivered on-time and on-budget Culturally, you're A highly motivated manager and engineer who loves working on small, high performing teams. Collaborative, a solid communicator, and work well with your team and stakeholders. Someone who cares deeply for team results, checks your ego at the door and takes pride in owning results. A professional who can advocate strongly for positions and still be 100% behind team decisions even if they don't go your way A mentor who is capable at guiding the technical development of less experienced developers at the functional, component architectural levels Technically, you Are comfortable working on front-end web code, back end services, data stores, and infrastructure systems Have experience writing modern software deployed in the cloud Are comfortable with encryption schemes, modern APIs, and front-end frameworks Have worked on agile teams to deliver software iteratively Experience you'll bring: BS in an engineering field OR can make us feel intensely confident that you don't need one. A demonstrable working understanding of at least one modern web framework. 4+ years of experience managing team members 4+ years of experience with Java 2+ years of experience with cloud solutions - Azure, Google, Amazon 4+ years experience working on agile teams to deliver software iteratively Experience with designing and architecting applications Experience with continuous integration/continuous delivery Excellent overall knowledge of Enterprise Level technologies Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning) What's Next? If you have the necessary skills and are keen to join a leading business then please APPLY TODAY for immediate consideration.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER / LONDON - HYBRID / UP TO £90,000 / GREAT BENEFITS Exciting new opportunity for an experienced Software Development Manager to join a dynamic, growing organisation. As the Software Development Manager, you will be responsible for managing a team while designing and creating new applications that fit with our team standards to execute and deliver projects efficiently and on time. The Gateway is a mission critical, payment processing solution built by a small, agile team. It is Java based and becoming cloud-native by implementing key features as micro services. The Gateway team is pushing the frontiers of payments technology and is in the process of operationalizing and scaling the product. Our team works hard, covers for one another, and maintains work-life balance. We own our results and we take pride in ownership of everything we do. We need help! Changing the world isn't easy, and we have a lot of work ahead of us. From new product features, to automation, to supporting micro services, there are a lot of opportunities for us to grow, and we're looking for great people to come along for the ride. What's on offer? Highly competitive salary between £70,000 - £90,000 ( dependent on experience) Annual company bonus 37.5 hour week - Monday to Friday Hybrid working (2 days per week in the London office) Industry leading pension scheme 25 days holiday plus bank holidays - with the opportunity to purchase additional holidays Life assurance Income protection Discounts & perks platform Employee wellbeing How you'll make an impact: The Software Development Manager will play an important role in the design and analysis of software projects with a high level of technical experience. For this role, we need someone excited about solving problems and being able to juggle multiple items in a day, taking joy in being very efficient in driving items through a pipeline process. Primary responsibilities are to solve current reported problems and find opportunities to resolve those with long term solutions. Other responsibilities may include planning, design, development and testing software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products. Our goal is that about 50% of your responsibility is to provide technical leadership, direction, guidance, and support for the members of your team and about 50% of the role will be development. Other responsibilities include: Manage a small team of highly motivated developers and Systems Analysts Evaluate and respond to customer needs in a fashion that provides long-term benefit to WEX by finding strategic solutions to issues and driving that forward. Be in position to quickly and effectively resolve customer reported issues; taking ownership of the support process and collaborating with others on best solutions, effectively being a positive force for other teams by allowing focused development to continue. Become product domain expert and develop techniques to help team members gain expertise Contribute to the development and maintenance of the application architecture and ensures all development conforms to defined standards Analyze, design, program, debug and modify software enhancements and/or new products used in local, networked or internet related computer programs Recommend changes in development, maintenance and system standards Support technological aspects of a software development project so that the end product meets business & technology requirements and is delivered on-time and on-budget Culturally, you're A highly motivated manager and engineer who loves working on small, high performing teams. Collaborative, a solid communicator, and work well with your team and stakeholders. Someone who cares deeply for team results, checks your ego at the door and takes pride in owning results. A professional who can advocate strongly for positions and still be 100% behind team decisions even if they don't go your way A mentor who is capable at guiding the technical development of less experienced developers at the functional, component architectural levels Technically, you Are comfortable working on front-end web code, back end services, data stores, and infrastructure systems Have experience writing modern software deployed in the cloud Are comfortable with encryption schemes, modern APIs, and front-end frameworks Have worked on agile teams to deliver software iteratively Experience you'll bring: BS in an engineering field OR can make us feel intensely confident that you don't need one. A demonstrable working understanding of at least one modern web framework. 4+ years of experience managing team members 4+ years of experience with Java 2+ years of experience with cloud solutions - Azure, Google, Amazon 4+ years experience working on agile teams to deliver software iteratively Experience with designing and architecting applications Experience with continuous integration/continuous delivery Excellent overall knowledge of Enterprise Level technologies Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning) What's Next? If you have the necessary skills and are keen to join a leading business then please APPLY TODAY for immediate consideration.
Cyber Security Analyst High Level Security Clearance Required Up to 80,000 + Bonus Gloucestershire 2 Stage Interview Process Yolk Recruitment are working with a National Security Consultancy looking to grow their Cyber Security division. They're looking for experience Cyber Security Analyst's to join at their Gloucestershire site. If successful you will join an experienced team workign to keep critical UK assets & applications secure. You will play a crucial role in identifying and mitigating cybersecurity risks, conducting security assessments, and helping protect clients' most valuable assets. They are based in Gloucestershire & the role requires active high level UK security clearance. What you will be doing: Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests to identify potential weaknesses in client systems and networks. Analyse security data, logs, and events to detect and respond to security incidents and threats. Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. Monitor and investigate security breaches, incidents, and suspicious activities to identify the root causes and recommend remediation actions. Collaborate with clients to provide guidance and recommendations for enhancing their cybersecurity posture. The experience you will bring to the team: Proven experience in cybersecurity, preferably in a consulting or national security environment. Strong understanding of security principles, risk management, and security frameworks. Proficiency in security tools and technologies such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewall, and antivirus solutions. Knowledge of network protocols, security standards, and best practices. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and clients. What you'll receive in return: Salary up to 80,000 (dependent on experience) Guaranteed clearance bonus of 5,000 Annual performance bonus up to 10% Private medical insurance Enhanced pension scheme (5% / 10%) 25 days holiday (bank holidays on top) Got your attention? If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at Yolk Recruitment. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities. 'Yolk Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Yolk Recruitment Limited is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Cyber Security Analyst High Level Security Clearance Required Up to 80,000 + Bonus Gloucestershire 2 Stage Interview Process Yolk Recruitment are working with a National Security Consultancy looking to grow their Cyber Security division. They're looking for experience Cyber Security Analyst's to join at their Gloucestershire site. If successful you will join an experienced team workign to keep critical UK assets & applications secure. You will play a crucial role in identifying and mitigating cybersecurity risks, conducting security assessments, and helping protect clients' most valuable assets. They are based in Gloucestershire & the role requires active high level UK security clearance. What you will be doing: Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests to identify potential weaknesses in client systems and networks. Analyse security data, logs, and events to detect and respond to security incidents and threats. Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. Monitor and investigate security breaches, incidents, and suspicious activities to identify the root causes and recommend remediation actions. Collaborate with clients to provide guidance and recommendations for enhancing their cybersecurity posture. The experience you will bring to the team: Proven experience in cybersecurity, preferably in a consulting or national security environment. Strong understanding of security principles, risk management, and security frameworks. Proficiency in security tools and technologies such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewall, and antivirus solutions. Knowledge of network protocols, security standards, and best practices. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and clients. What you'll receive in return: Salary up to 80,000 (dependent on experience) Guaranteed clearance bonus of 5,000 Annual performance bonus up to 10% Private medical insurance Enhanced pension scheme (5% / 10%) 25 days holiday (bank holidays on top) Got your attention? If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at Yolk Recruitment. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities. 'Yolk Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Yolk Recruitment Limited is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER / LONDON - HYBRID / UP TO £90,000 / GREAT BENEFITS Exciting new opportunity for an experienced Software Development Manager to join a dynamic, growing organisation. As the Software Development Manager, you will be responsible for managing a team while designing and creating new applications that fit with our team standards to execute and deliver projects efficiently and on time. The Gateway is a mission critical, payment processing solution built by a small, agile team. It is Java based and becoming cloud-native by implementing key features as micro services. The Gateway team is pushing the frontiers of payments technology and is in the process of operationalizing and scaling the product. Our team works hard, covers for one another, and maintains work-life balance. We own our results and we take pride in ownership of everything we do. We need help! Changing the world isn t easy, and we have a lot of work ahead of us. From new product features, to automation, to supporting micro services, there are a lot of opportunities for us to grow, and we re looking for great people to come along for the ride. What s on offer? Highly competitive salary between £70,000 - £90,000 ( dependent on experience) Annual company bonus Hybrid working (2 days per week in the London office) Industry leading pension scheme 25 days holiday plus bank holidays - with the opportunity to purchase additional holidays Life assurance & Income protection Discounts & perks platform Employee wellbeing How you'll make an impact: The Software Development Manager will play an important role in the design and analysis of software projects with a high level of technical experience. For this role, we need someone excited about solving problems and being able to juggle multiple items in a day, taking joy in being very efficient in driving items through a pipeline process. Primary responsibilities are to solve current reported problems and find opportunities to resolve those with long term solutions. Other responsibilities may include planning, design, development and testing software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products. Our goal is that about 50% of your responsibility is to provide technical leadership, direction, guidance, and support for the members of your team and about 50% of the role will be development. Other responsibilities include: Manage a small team of highly motivated developers and Systems Analysts Be in position to quickly and effectively resolve customer reported issues; taking ownership of the support process and collaborating with others on best solutions, effectively being a positive force for other teams by allowing focused development to continue. Become product domain expert and develop techniques to help team members gain expertise Contribute to the development and maintenance of the application architecture and ensures all development conforms to defined standards Analyze, design, program, debug and modify software enhancements and/or new products used in local, networked or internet related computer programs Support technological aspects of a software development project so that the end product meets business & technology requirements and is delivered on-time and on-budget Culturally, you're A highly motivated manager and engineer who loves working on small, high performing teams. Someone who cares deeply for team results, checks your ego at the door and takes pride in owning results. A mentor who is capable at guiding the technical development of less experienced developers at the functional, component architectural levels Technically, you Are comfortable working on front-end web code, back end services, data stores, and infrastructure systems Have experience writing modern software deployed in the cloud Are comfortable with encryption schemes, modern APIs, and front-end frameworks Have worked on agile teams to deliver software iteratively Experience you'll bring: BS in an engineering field OR can make us feel intensely confident that you don t need one. 4+ years of experience managing team members 4+ years of experience with Java 2+ years of experience with cloud solutions - Azure, Google, Amazon 4+ years experience working on agile teams to deliver software iteratively Experience with designing and architecting applications Experience with continuous integration/continuous delivery Excellent overall knowledge of Enterprise Level technologies Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills What s Next? If you have the necessary skills and are keen to join a leading business then please APPLY TODAY for immediate consideration.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER / LONDON - HYBRID / UP TO £90,000 / GREAT BENEFITS Exciting new opportunity for an experienced Software Development Manager to join a dynamic, growing organisation. As the Software Development Manager, you will be responsible for managing a team while designing and creating new applications that fit with our team standards to execute and deliver projects efficiently and on time. The Gateway is a mission critical, payment processing solution built by a small, agile team. It is Java based and becoming cloud-native by implementing key features as micro services. The Gateway team is pushing the frontiers of payments technology and is in the process of operationalizing and scaling the product. Our team works hard, covers for one another, and maintains work-life balance. We own our results and we take pride in ownership of everything we do. We need help! Changing the world isn t easy, and we have a lot of work ahead of us. From new product features, to automation, to supporting micro services, there are a lot of opportunities for us to grow, and we re looking for great people to come along for the ride. What s on offer? Highly competitive salary between £70,000 - £90,000 ( dependent on experience) Annual company bonus Hybrid working (2 days per week in the London office) Industry leading pension scheme 25 days holiday plus bank holidays - with the opportunity to purchase additional holidays Life assurance & Income protection Discounts & perks platform Employee wellbeing How you'll make an impact: The Software Development Manager will play an important role in the design and analysis of software projects with a high level of technical experience. For this role, we need someone excited about solving problems and being able to juggle multiple items in a day, taking joy in being very efficient in driving items through a pipeline process. Primary responsibilities are to solve current reported problems and find opportunities to resolve those with long term solutions. Other responsibilities may include planning, design, development and testing software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products. Our goal is that about 50% of your responsibility is to provide technical leadership, direction, guidance, and support for the members of your team and about 50% of the role will be development. Other responsibilities include: Manage a small team of highly motivated developers and Systems Analysts Be in position to quickly and effectively resolve customer reported issues; taking ownership of the support process and collaborating with others on best solutions, effectively being a positive force for other teams by allowing focused development to continue. Become product domain expert and develop techniques to help team members gain expertise Contribute to the development and maintenance of the application architecture and ensures all development conforms to defined standards Analyze, design, program, debug and modify software enhancements and/or new products used in local, networked or internet related computer programs Support technological aspects of a software development project so that the end product meets business & technology requirements and is delivered on-time and on-budget Culturally, you're A highly motivated manager and engineer who loves working on small, high performing teams. Someone who cares deeply for team results, checks your ego at the door and takes pride in owning results. A mentor who is capable at guiding the technical development of less experienced developers at the functional, component architectural levels Technically, you Are comfortable working on front-end web code, back end services, data stores, and infrastructure systems Have experience writing modern software deployed in the cloud Are comfortable with encryption schemes, modern APIs, and front-end frameworks Have worked on agile teams to deliver software iteratively Experience you'll bring: BS in an engineering field OR can make us feel intensely confident that you don t need one. 4+ years of experience managing team members 4+ years of experience with Java 2+ years of experience with cloud solutions - Azure, Google, Amazon 4+ years experience working on agile teams to deliver software iteratively Experience with designing and architecting applications Experience with continuous integration/continuous delivery Excellent overall knowledge of Enterprise Level technologies Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills What s Next? If you have the necessary skills and are keen to join a leading business then please APPLY TODAY for immediate consideration.
R ole Overview As a Service Desk Analyst, you will play a critical role in supporting staff within the business in their use of their IT equipment. You will work within the IT team to support Hardware, Software, and key systems including troubleshooting issues and deploying new systems and services. Responsibilities Provide 1st line technical support for company computer systems and user equipment, including laptops, desktops, smartphones, and tablets Providing remote user support for Desktop and Mobile users, including occasional site visits for job resolution and equipment delivery Performing basic administrative support duties, as required, to meet specific operational objectives Fault diagnosis on company devices such as laptops and desktops, mobile phones, and tablets Liaise with external suppliers and contractors Purchasing, imaging, and configuring new laptops, desktops, mobiles & tablets, including software installation Providing the first point of contact for staff and dealing with issues whist managing service desk workload Escalating issues to 2nd line where necessary Utilising support tools including ITSM and endpoint management software such as Manage Engine, ServiceDesk Plus and Desktop Central Skills, Experience & Qualifications All-round knowledge of IT hardware, software and peripherals Experience of Active Directory and Microsoft 365 Familiar with ManageEngine products (desirable) Trustworthy and ethical approach, exercising discretion where required Organised, structured, and professional, with a passion for excellence Flexibility, resilience, and the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels Excellent communication that shows compassion and empathy Ability to explain technical issues in a non-technical way Commitment to the provision of excellent customer service Experience in a fast paced and multi-site business Self-starter who can prioritise a varied workload and demonstrate good time management Company Benefits 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Private Medical Insurance Perks at work scheme (discount from high street retailers) Free eye test vouchers Free Parking Flexible Working 5% enhanced pension contribution At Svella, we are committed to creating inclusive opportunities for all our employees. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to reflect the communities in which we operate and serve, and the customers we support. Please do let us know should you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
R ole Overview As a Service Desk Analyst, you will play a critical role in supporting staff within the business in their use of their IT equipment. You will work within the IT team to support Hardware, Software, and key systems including troubleshooting issues and deploying new systems and services. Responsibilities Provide 1st line technical support for company computer systems and user equipment, including laptops, desktops, smartphones, and tablets Providing remote user support for Desktop and Mobile users, including occasional site visits for job resolution and equipment delivery Performing basic administrative support duties, as required, to meet specific operational objectives Fault diagnosis on company devices such as laptops and desktops, mobile phones, and tablets Liaise with external suppliers and contractors Purchasing, imaging, and configuring new laptops, desktops, mobiles & tablets, including software installation Providing the first point of contact for staff and dealing with issues whist managing service desk workload Escalating issues to 2nd line where necessary Utilising support tools including ITSM and endpoint management software such as Manage Engine, ServiceDesk Plus and Desktop Central Skills, Experience & Qualifications All-round knowledge of IT hardware, software and peripherals Experience of Active Directory and Microsoft 365 Familiar with ManageEngine products (desirable) Trustworthy and ethical approach, exercising discretion where required Organised, structured, and professional, with a passion for excellence Flexibility, resilience, and the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels Excellent communication that shows compassion and empathy Ability to explain technical issues in a non-technical way Commitment to the provision of excellent customer service Experience in a fast paced and multi-site business Self-starter who can prioritise a varied workload and demonstrate good time management Company Benefits 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Private Medical Insurance Perks at work scheme (discount from high street retailers) Free eye test vouchers Free Parking Flexible Working 5% enhanced pension contribution At Svella, we are committed to creating inclusive opportunities for all our employees. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to reflect the communities in which we operate and serve, and the customers we support. Please do let us know should you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process.
CEF - City Electrical Factors
Durham, County Durham
About CEF: At CEF we have a bold ambition for growth. We are passionate about delivering an unrivalled service for our customers and providing a strong culture with career opportunities for our people. Across IT we are on an exciting mission to ensure we harness our growth opportunities by designing our technology architecture and solutions for constant evolution. We recognise that technology and data are at the forefront of enabling our business to better serve our customers today and in the future. We have a fast-growing technology team delivering a portfolio of transformative work, expanding our digital options, and upgrading and future-proofing our systems to place us at the forefront of the marketplace. We believe that teams who design, own and run our technology solutions are more connected to the value they create. We are always looking to improve, collaborate and innovate and this is where you come in Life as a Senior Delivery Lead at CEF: As a Senior Delivery Lead in Finance IT, you will be responsible for project managing our Finance IT solutions and overseeing the delivery of the Workday implementation. You will ensure they are delivered in collaboration with our highly skilled Finance IT Domain team and other cross functional IT teams, adding significant value for our stakeholders in the wider business. You will be playing a pivotal role in ensuring the appropriate methodology is consistently followed to a high standard, working in collaboration with Global Delivery Practice. You will be primarily focused on determining a plan against key global Workday deliverables and then taking accountability to drive team performance to deliver against agreed objectives using a tool like JIRA. The Senior Delivery Lead proactively encourages sustained continuous improvement; they facilitate close engagement between the Team & business stakeholders, ensuring a common understanding of latest position, as well as fostering a collective approach to overcoming obstacles that may arise. Your Objectives: Build co-ordinated plans to deliver a range of software solutions in cross functional teams of talented Systems Analysts, Engineers, architects and BAs. Keep a finger on the pulse of delivery, anticipating blockers and managing risks to ensure delivery isn't impacted. Provide regular status updates in governance forums Drive continuous improvement within Global Delivery teams, ensuring open feedback loops and fostering a community of continuous improvement. Support Delivery maturity within the global organisation enhancing your Community of Practice Lead and mentor Associate Delivery Leads Key Skills and Experience: Experience delivering major software solutions across the full software development life cycle, including the transition of working software into service. You'll have an excellent eye for detail and a keen knowledge of major IT systems like Finance, HR or People Systems Knowledge and experience working with Agile, Waterfall or other SDLC methodologies - we don't have a one size fits all approach! You will be an excellent communicator, able to foster strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders Ability to influence and implement changes across diverse stakeholder groups Desired Skills and Experience: Experience leading a full ERP or finance system implementation project (eg. Workday, Oracle, SAP) Qualification in Accounting or in depth knowledge of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Interview Process: Screening call with Talent Acquisition Microsoft Teams call with members of our Finance IT Domain Microsoft Teams call with our Global Head of Finance IT and one of our Delivery Directors Package: Competitive basic salary Annual IT Bonus scheme Our teams predominantly work remotely but we have an award winning IT Headquarters based in Durham where you'll always receive a warm welcome! Pension: 3% ee'e / 3% e'er (Total 6%) Champion Health - a comprehensive physical, mental & financial wellbeing platform, offering bespoke content on all aspects of wellbeing & life including recipes, workouts, blogs and loads of other content for you Free use of the state of the art private gym at our IT Headquarters
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
About CEF: At CEF we have a bold ambition for growth. We are passionate about delivering an unrivalled service for our customers and providing a strong culture with career opportunities for our people. Across IT we are on an exciting mission to ensure we harness our growth opportunities by designing our technology architecture and solutions for constant evolution. We recognise that technology and data are at the forefront of enabling our business to better serve our customers today and in the future. We have a fast-growing technology team delivering a portfolio of transformative work, expanding our digital options, and upgrading and future-proofing our systems to place us at the forefront of the marketplace. We believe that teams who design, own and run our technology solutions are more connected to the value they create. We are always looking to improve, collaborate and innovate and this is where you come in Life as a Senior Delivery Lead at CEF: As a Senior Delivery Lead in Finance IT, you will be responsible for project managing our Finance IT solutions and overseeing the delivery of the Workday implementation. You will ensure they are delivered in collaboration with our highly skilled Finance IT Domain team and other cross functional IT teams, adding significant value for our stakeholders in the wider business. You will be playing a pivotal role in ensuring the appropriate methodology is consistently followed to a high standard, working in collaboration with Global Delivery Practice. You will be primarily focused on determining a plan against key global Workday deliverables and then taking accountability to drive team performance to deliver against agreed objectives using a tool like JIRA. The Senior Delivery Lead proactively encourages sustained continuous improvement; they facilitate close engagement between the Team & business stakeholders, ensuring a common understanding of latest position, as well as fostering a collective approach to overcoming obstacles that may arise. Your Objectives: Build co-ordinated plans to deliver a range of software solutions in cross functional teams of talented Systems Analysts, Engineers, architects and BAs. Keep a finger on the pulse of delivery, anticipating blockers and managing risks to ensure delivery isn't impacted. Provide regular status updates in governance forums Drive continuous improvement within Global Delivery teams, ensuring open feedback loops and fostering a community of continuous improvement. Support Delivery maturity within the global organisation enhancing your Community of Practice Lead and mentor Associate Delivery Leads Key Skills and Experience: Experience delivering major software solutions across the full software development life cycle, including the transition of working software into service. You'll have an excellent eye for detail and a keen knowledge of major IT systems like Finance, HR or People Systems Knowledge and experience working with Agile, Waterfall or other SDLC methodologies - we don't have a one size fits all approach! You will be an excellent communicator, able to foster strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders Ability to influence and implement changes across diverse stakeholder groups Desired Skills and Experience: Experience leading a full ERP or finance system implementation project (eg. Workday, Oracle, SAP) Qualification in Accounting or in depth knowledge of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Interview Process: Screening call with Talent Acquisition Microsoft Teams call with members of our Finance IT Domain Microsoft Teams call with our Global Head of Finance IT and one of our Delivery Directors Package: Competitive basic salary Annual IT Bonus scheme Our teams predominantly work remotely but we have an award winning IT Headquarters based in Durham where you'll always receive a warm welcome! Pension: 3% ee'e / 3% e'er (Total 6%) Champion Health - a comprehensive physical, mental & financial wellbeing platform, offering bespoke content on all aspects of wellbeing & life including recipes, workouts, blogs and loads of other content for you Free use of the state of the art private gym at our IT Headquarters
Are you a Solution Architect or Technical Architect with proven experience of owning application architecture and solution design, preferably within a retail or wholesale business? Can you map out existing architecture, identify strengths / weaknesses, and act on this initial analysis utilising a strong understanding and experience of integration and data architecture principles? Do you have project and change delivery experience, collaborating effectively with stakeholders to ensure project completion, whilst making sure deliverables and artifacts are in line with the proposed solution? If so, this newly created Solution Architect role at Harding+ could be your perfect next challenge! Role Context: The Solution Architect will be the technical authority, overseeing and providing high level solution architecture and design across enterprise systems, focused on our ERP - Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, and core applications/system. You will be responsible for outlining technical solutions to support a range of key business initiatives within a dynamic business environment, supporting internal stakeholders and working alongside the Enterprise Architect, Business Analysts, Delivery Team, plus internal/external technical resources. Upon approval of solution design, the role will involve collaboration with the teams responsible for executing the solution. This collaboration is critical to guarantee completion of each project, and ensure the deliverables and artifacts are in line with the proposed solution, and each component is testable. Focus will be given to ensure the artifacts meet and exceed the predefined requirements. The role has four key objective areas - architectural ownership, solution design, data architecture, and process improvement & change delivery. Based in Avonmouth and offered on a hybrid working basis - this can be discussed on a case-by-case basis. Compensation - competitive salary, bonus scheme, pension, 4 x life assurance, healthcare, 25 days leave annually (including Christmas shutdown), staff purchase scheme (luxury duty free retail products) About You: Experience as a Solution Architect, Technical Architect, or similar for a retail or wholesale business, with a track record of owning application architecture and solution design ERP functional knowledge Integrations/Middleware experience, preferably Azure Integration Services SQL/T-SQL experience Must have an existing right of eligibility to work in the UK Key Attributes - trust, collaboration, respect, passion, drive, resilience About Us: Harding+ is leading the way in innovative onboard cruise retailing, working closely with our cruise line partners and brand partners to 'make every cruise better'. We stay at the forefront of retailing and consistently provide outstanding customer service, culminating in winning the Cruise Retailer of the Year award for 2022 and 2023. Harding+ is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify, and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Harding+.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Are you a Solution Architect or Technical Architect with proven experience of owning application architecture and solution design, preferably within a retail or wholesale business? Can you map out existing architecture, identify strengths / weaknesses, and act on this initial analysis utilising a strong understanding and experience of integration and data architecture principles? Do you have project and change delivery experience, collaborating effectively with stakeholders to ensure project completion, whilst making sure deliverables and artifacts are in line with the proposed solution? If so, this newly created Solution Architect role at Harding+ could be your perfect next challenge! Role Context: The Solution Architect will be the technical authority, overseeing and providing high level solution architecture and design across enterprise systems, focused on our ERP - Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, and core applications/system. You will be responsible for outlining technical solutions to support a range of key business initiatives within a dynamic business environment, supporting internal stakeholders and working alongside the Enterprise Architect, Business Analysts, Delivery Team, plus internal/external technical resources. Upon approval of solution design, the role will involve collaboration with the teams responsible for executing the solution. This collaboration is critical to guarantee completion of each project, and ensure the deliverables and artifacts are in line with the proposed solution, and each component is testable. Focus will be given to ensure the artifacts meet and exceed the predefined requirements. The role has four key objective areas - architectural ownership, solution design, data architecture, and process improvement & change delivery. Based in Avonmouth and offered on a hybrid working basis - this can be discussed on a case-by-case basis. Compensation - competitive salary, bonus scheme, pension, 4 x life assurance, healthcare, 25 days leave annually (including Christmas shutdown), staff purchase scheme (luxury duty free retail products) About You: Experience as a Solution Architect, Technical Architect, or similar for a retail or wholesale business, with a track record of owning application architecture and solution design ERP functional knowledge Integrations/Middleware experience, preferably Azure Integration Services SQL/T-SQL experience Must have an existing right of eligibility to work in the UK Key Attributes - trust, collaboration, respect, passion, drive, resilience About Us: Harding+ is leading the way in innovative onboard cruise retailing, working closely with our cruise line partners and brand partners to 'make every cruise better'. We stay at the forefront of retailing and consistently provide outstanding customer service, culminating in winning the Cruise Retailer of the Year award for 2022 and 2023. Harding+ is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify, and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Harding+.
Product Coordinator An exciting opportunity for a Product Coordinator with first class analyticalanalytical skills has arisen with a leader in automotive parts, synonymous with quality, technical excellence and first-class customer support. This role will form part of the automotive aftermarket product team and become the owner of a product group for the UK market. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a brand leader in the automotive industry and be a part of influencing the business at an exciting time within their history. Alongside a competitive salary you will receive generous pension contributions, BupaBupa, Life Insurance, Dental cover, EyecareEyecare cover and 25 days holiday. The company pride themselves on a family-feel environment and excellent training opportunities and offers hybrid working. Ideal locations - St AlbansAlbans, WatfordWatford, HemelHemel HempsteadHempstead, LutonLuton, StevenageStevenage, BerkhamstedBerkhamsted, WelwynWelwyn Garden City, LeightonLeighton Buzzard, AylesburyAylesbury, High WycombeWycombe, Slough, Maidenhead, WembleyWembley, Hertford Hertfordcirca 32k 32k+ enhanced pension + healthcare healthcare+ life assurance + 25 days annual leave + excellent training + hybrid working The Role Plan, manage and develop your product groups range of products for the UK market, managing them through the product lifecycle.lifecycle Create and maintain application and cross reference databases for aftermarket products through research and compilation of data. Transform these databases into robust, high quality UK application catalogues across all media. Maintain and continuously analyse product ranges as required, making recommendations for improvements, additions and deletions. Set up new to range items on the relevant systems, creating initial order quantity and annual sales forecast and forecasting to protect from redundant stock. Assist in warranty administration. Create and control product bulletins. Attend exhibitions, PR functions and customer events where necessary and be prepared to travel within the UK on business as requested. The Candidate Our ideal candidate will have experience in an analytical analyticalrole dealing with large amounts of data, this should include extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Automotive aftermarket experience is preferred, although an interest in cars is also relevant for this position. Previous experience in a product related role is beneficial, this could be Product Coordinator, Product Analyst or Assistant Product Manager. Ideally with an understanding of a product lifecycle.lifecycle The ability to travel, on occasion throughout the UK. European travel may be required on an infrequent basis. Apply in Confidence To apply for the Product Coordinator - Automotive Parts job please forward your CV to Kayleigh KayleighBradley, Senior Recruiter at Glen Callum CallumAssociates Ltd or call Kayleigh Kayleighon for a further chat on the job. JOB REF 4109KB - Product Coordinator - Automotive Aftermarket
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Product Coordinator An exciting opportunity for a Product Coordinator with first class analyticalanalytical skills has arisen with a leader in automotive parts, synonymous with quality, technical excellence and first-class customer support. This role will form part of the automotive aftermarket product team and become the owner of a product group for the UK market. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a brand leader in the automotive industry and be a part of influencing the business at an exciting time within their history. Alongside a competitive salary you will receive generous pension contributions, BupaBupa, Life Insurance, Dental cover, EyecareEyecare cover and 25 days holiday. The company pride themselves on a family-feel environment and excellent training opportunities and offers hybrid working. Ideal locations - St AlbansAlbans, WatfordWatford, HemelHemel HempsteadHempstead, LutonLuton, StevenageStevenage, BerkhamstedBerkhamsted, WelwynWelwyn Garden City, LeightonLeighton Buzzard, AylesburyAylesbury, High WycombeWycombe, Slough, Maidenhead, WembleyWembley, Hertford Hertfordcirca 32k 32k+ enhanced pension + healthcare healthcare+ life assurance + 25 days annual leave + excellent training + hybrid working The Role Plan, manage and develop your product groups range of products for the UK market, managing them through the product lifecycle.lifecycle Create and maintain application and cross reference databases for aftermarket products through research and compilation of data. Transform these databases into robust, high quality UK application catalogues across all media. Maintain and continuously analyse product ranges as required, making recommendations for improvements, additions and deletions. Set up new to range items on the relevant systems, creating initial order quantity and annual sales forecast and forecasting to protect from redundant stock. Assist in warranty administration. Create and control product bulletins. Attend exhibitions, PR functions and customer events where necessary and be prepared to travel within the UK on business as requested. The Candidate Our ideal candidate will have experience in an analytical analyticalrole dealing with large amounts of data, this should include extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Automotive aftermarket experience is preferred, although an interest in cars is also relevant for this position. Previous experience in a product related role is beneficial, this could be Product Coordinator, Product Analyst or Assistant Product Manager. Ideally with an understanding of a product lifecycle.lifecycle The ability to travel, on occasion throughout the UK. European travel may be required on an infrequent basis. Apply in Confidence To apply for the Product Coordinator - Automotive Parts job please forward your CV to Kayleigh KayleighBradley, Senior Recruiter at Glen Callum CallumAssociates Ltd or call Kayleigh Kayleighon for a further chat on the job. JOB REF 4109KB - Product Coordinator - Automotive Aftermarket
Permanent, Part Time (18 hours per week) We are now seeking an Infrastructure Analyst for IT Services - someone to ensure the availability of infrastructure services and systems across the South Thames Colleges Group. Whilst based at Merton College, you will be responsible for Directory Services/Network/Server/Storage/Email and Backup for all College sites, providing support for ICT technologies and integrating their specialist areas within College Group systems. You will work extensively with MS Active Directory, Packaging Tools (such as SCCM) and other infrastructure systems to prepare, distribute and install software packages and updates, and maintain the portfolio of applications for inclusion on the College computers and devices. You will liaise with Academic and Support staff to agree the timely deployment of yearly updates to the Core Software image and act as the support contact for infrastructure services and technologies. This role will at times also include the support of other IT equipment that comes under the responsibilities of the IT Services, including desktop systems, audio visual and mobile devices. So, if you hold a relevant Level 3 qualification and have a detailed understanding of Network Technology such as routers and switches (Firewalls, DMZ, VPN, IPsec and Proxy configurations) as well as Network Topologies and services (VOIP, TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, FTP, SMTP, X400 and HTTPS), then we would be delighted to hear from you! We ask that you have experience in monitoring and diagnosing issues in an infrastructure environment and have a detailed understanding of Active Directory, Desktop and Server operating systems. You will have a wealth of knowledge when it comes to IT security and its implementation and of Microsoft System Management Tools. As our Infrastructure Analyst, you will have experience of LAN/WAN concepts and have knowledge of wireless technologies. Furthermore, you will be results focused, be able to work independently, without direct supervision, and have a flexible approach, able to resolve problems effectively while under pressure. Closing date for the return of completed applications is 29th March 2024 The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 27 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees' physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme . As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London's largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students' success at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to achieve and progress. When you click on 'Apply', you will be forwarded to the application page which sits on a platform hosted by an external partner called Blue Octopus who support STCG throughout the recruitment process.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Permanent, Part Time (18 hours per week) We are now seeking an Infrastructure Analyst for IT Services - someone to ensure the availability of infrastructure services and systems across the South Thames Colleges Group. Whilst based at Merton College, you will be responsible for Directory Services/Network/Server/Storage/Email and Backup for all College sites, providing support for ICT technologies and integrating their specialist areas within College Group systems. You will work extensively with MS Active Directory, Packaging Tools (such as SCCM) and other infrastructure systems to prepare, distribute and install software packages and updates, and maintain the portfolio of applications for inclusion on the College computers and devices. You will liaise with Academic and Support staff to agree the timely deployment of yearly updates to the Core Software image and act as the support contact for infrastructure services and technologies. This role will at times also include the support of other IT equipment that comes under the responsibilities of the IT Services, including desktop systems, audio visual and mobile devices. So, if you hold a relevant Level 3 qualification and have a detailed understanding of Network Technology such as routers and switches (Firewalls, DMZ, VPN, IPsec and Proxy configurations) as well as Network Topologies and services (VOIP, TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, FTP, SMTP, X400 and HTTPS), then we would be delighted to hear from you! We ask that you have experience in monitoring and diagnosing issues in an infrastructure environment and have a detailed understanding of Active Directory, Desktop and Server operating systems. You will have a wealth of knowledge when it comes to IT security and its implementation and of Microsoft System Management Tools. As our Infrastructure Analyst, you will have experience of LAN/WAN concepts and have knowledge of wireless technologies. Furthermore, you will be results focused, be able to work independently, without direct supervision, and have a flexible approach, able to resolve problems effectively while under pressure. Closing date for the return of completed applications is 29th March 2024 The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 27 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees' physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme . As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London's largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students' success at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to achieve and progress. When you click on 'Apply', you will be forwarded to the application page which sits on a platform hosted by an external partner called Blue Octopus who support STCG throughout the recruitment process.
£33,391 to £36,295 per annum (+5% Market Supplement), 32 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), generous pension scheme and many other benefits Hays Technology are working in partnership with a large education establishment in Birmingham City Centre to recruit an IT Support Analyst on a permanent basis. Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Support Analyst to join their IT Asset Management and Configuration team. The position will play a crucial role in the delivery of a high-quality customer-focused service.As a member of the Asset Management and Configuration Team you will be responsible for ensuring all IT assets are tagged and recorded on the IT Asset Register. You will also be responsible for updating and maintaining accurate asset records. The role will be responsible for configuring devices that relate to the IT desktop service, following the standard configuration procedures, which includes the deployment of the operating system and imaging of devices.Please note, this role is based in an office on a full time basis. Main responsibilities: Responsible for assisting with the efficient running of the lifecycle of IT Assets Responsible for the receipt of IT assets and peripherals, capturing and recording information on asset management system Responsible for configuring devices such as laptops, desktops, mobile and apple devices Preparation of stock reports on assets and peripherals to ensure there is adequate supply available for the smooth running of services Manage the disposal of IT assets securely in line with compliance standard policy Support for completion of site audits to ensure that the asset register is accurate Checking and recording the return of leavers equipment Assist with testing of new build images for devices with wider IT team Produce, review and maintain process documents Ensure service request tickets are updated in a timely manner Coach and mentor other team members This role will involve lifting and moving of IT equipment via trolleys/cages which is an essential part of the job - individual IT assets can weigh up to 10kg In order to apply, you must have the following skills and experience: Previous experience in an IT Support role involving Asset Management. Knowledge of the IT Asset lifecycle. Able to offer excellent customer service within an IT Support environment. Knowledge of the IT infrastructure (hardware, databases, operating systems, local area networks etc) and the IT applications and service processes used within own organisation. Installation, testing and commissioning of supplier specific equipment and software in all legitimate operational environments. Please note, this role will involve lifting and moving of IT equipment which is an essential part of the job. If you have the relevant experience and would like to apply, please submit your CV. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
£33,391 to £36,295 per annum (+5% Market Supplement), 32 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), generous pension scheme and many other benefits Hays Technology are working in partnership with a large education establishment in Birmingham City Centre to recruit an IT Support Analyst on a permanent basis. Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Support Analyst to join their IT Asset Management and Configuration team. The position will play a crucial role in the delivery of a high-quality customer-focused service.As a member of the Asset Management and Configuration Team you will be responsible for ensuring all IT assets are tagged and recorded on the IT Asset Register. You will also be responsible for updating and maintaining accurate asset records. The role will be responsible for configuring devices that relate to the IT desktop service, following the standard configuration procedures, which includes the deployment of the operating system and imaging of devices.Please note, this role is based in an office on a full time basis. Main responsibilities: Responsible for assisting with the efficient running of the lifecycle of IT Assets Responsible for the receipt of IT assets and peripherals, capturing and recording information on asset management system Responsible for configuring devices such as laptops, desktops, mobile and apple devices Preparation of stock reports on assets and peripherals to ensure there is adequate supply available for the smooth running of services Manage the disposal of IT assets securely in line with compliance standard policy Support for completion of site audits to ensure that the asset register is accurate Checking and recording the return of leavers equipment Assist with testing of new build images for devices with wider IT team Produce, review and maintain process documents Ensure service request tickets are updated in a timely manner Coach and mentor other team members This role will involve lifting and moving of IT equipment via trolleys/cages which is an essential part of the job - individual IT assets can weigh up to 10kg In order to apply, you must have the following skills and experience: Previous experience in an IT Support role involving Asset Management. Knowledge of the IT Asset lifecycle. Able to offer excellent customer service within an IT Support environment. Knowledge of the IT infrastructure (hardware, databases, operating systems, local area networks etc) and the IT applications and service processes used within own organisation. Installation, testing and commissioning of supplier specific equipment and software in all legitimate operational environments. Please note, this role will involve lifting and moving of IT equipment which is an essential part of the job. If you have the relevant experience and would like to apply, please submit your CV. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Application Support Analyst, 2nd / 3rd Line Support - Financial / Banking - Windows, PowerShell, SQL. An exciting and challenging role providing 2nd / 3rd Line Support / Systems Administration for numerous Financial Trading, Risk and Settlement Systems in a mixed Windows / Linux environment with preferred candidates having strong Database / SQL and Scripting skills. Not essential but preferred candidates will come from a Market Data / Trade Floor Support background. Candidates are required to have a breadth and depth of Technical knowledge along with an unrivalled troubleshooting aptitude as you'll take ownership of incidents from start to finish and be covering a number of different areas from front to back end as opposed to passing it on and escalating to other teams. Required Skills: Troubleshooting aptitude 2nd to none - someone who enjoys the technical challenge and finding resolutions to complex problems. Experience providing Application Support including installation / configuration, upgrading and troubleshooting both in person and remotely (via phone, e-mail, IM). Extensive experience of at least one Scripting Language - Powershell, Python, Ruby, JavaScript,Perl, SQL, Bash. In depth knowledge of Databases to DBA / Developer level including writing and troubleshooting SQl Code including performance issues - SQL Server / Oracle. Strong background in Windows and ideally some Linux/Unix OS's including supporting numerous Applications on mixed Windows / Linux Server platforms. Some Linux / Unix Systems Administration (Redhat, Centos) highly desirable. General Networking / Infrastructure Troubleshooting and Diagnostics - DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, Firewalls Good understanding / operational experience of ITIL methodology with any certifications beneficial. Ability work well under pressure in a vibrant and busy environment. Non Essential But Highly Desirable Skills: Previous experience supporting Futures & Options Trading, Risk and Settlement Systems. Experience with payment / settlement systems - Swift, Euroclear etc. Linux / Unix System Administration - RedHat, Ubuntu, Solaris. Knowledge of at least one of the ISV's products - Trading Technologies, Stellar, ULLink, WebICE, Object Trading, Fidessa, ION / Patsystems, Trayport. Exchange Connectivity - ICE / LIFFE, Eurex, CME / CBOT, Euronext, Xetra, Chi-X, LME, LSE, NYSE. FIX Connectivity - Client On-boarding, Support / Troubleshooting of FIX Logs / Connections. Other Market Data - Reuters, Bloomberg, CQG, Ateo (Teo and Lisa). Experience in Exchange and Vendor Management with a view to project managing exchange/system critical upgrades Whilst experience gained in Financial Markets or Financial Services - ideally banking - would be highly beneficial the core underlying Technical Skills are more important. Excellent Salary and Benefits to include: Inclusion in Personal and Company Bonus + Overtime 25 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 days. Pension Health Care, Health and Life Assurance Childcare Vouchers Season Ticket Loan Subsidised Gym Membership Cycle To Work Scheme There's a broad salary range which will be wholly dependent on level of skills and relevant Financial Industry experience. If you're an experienced Applications Support Analyst ready to take your career and technical expertise to the next level including learning a number of new skills then apply in strict confidence for more information.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Application Support Analyst, 2nd / 3rd Line Support - Financial / Banking - Windows, PowerShell, SQL. An exciting and challenging role providing 2nd / 3rd Line Support / Systems Administration for numerous Financial Trading, Risk and Settlement Systems in a mixed Windows / Linux environment with preferred candidates having strong Database / SQL and Scripting skills. Not essential but preferred candidates will come from a Market Data / Trade Floor Support background. Candidates are required to have a breadth and depth of Technical knowledge along with an unrivalled troubleshooting aptitude as you'll take ownership of incidents from start to finish and be covering a number of different areas from front to back end as opposed to passing it on and escalating to other teams. Required Skills: Troubleshooting aptitude 2nd to none - someone who enjoys the technical challenge and finding resolutions to complex problems. Experience providing Application Support including installation / configuration, upgrading and troubleshooting both in person and remotely (via phone, e-mail, IM). Extensive experience of at least one Scripting Language - Powershell, Python, Ruby, JavaScript,Perl, SQL, Bash. In depth knowledge of Databases to DBA / Developer level including writing and troubleshooting SQl Code including performance issues - SQL Server / Oracle. Strong background in Windows and ideally some Linux/Unix OS's including supporting numerous Applications on mixed Windows / Linux Server platforms. Some Linux / Unix Systems Administration (Redhat, Centos) highly desirable. General Networking / Infrastructure Troubleshooting and Diagnostics - DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, Firewalls Good understanding / operational experience of ITIL methodology with any certifications beneficial. Ability work well under pressure in a vibrant and busy environment. Non Essential But Highly Desirable Skills: Previous experience supporting Futures & Options Trading, Risk and Settlement Systems. Experience with payment / settlement systems - Swift, Euroclear etc. Linux / Unix System Administration - RedHat, Ubuntu, Solaris. Knowledge of at least one of the ISV's products - Trading Technologies, Stellar, ULLink, WebICE, Object Trading, Fidessa, ION / Patsystems, Trayport. Exchange Connectivity - ICE / LIFFE, Eurex, CME / CBOT, Euronext, Xetra, Chi-X, LME, LSE, NYSE. FIX Connectivity - Client On-boarding, Support / Troubleshooting of FIX Logs / Connections. Other Market Data - Reuters, Bloomberg, CQG, Ateo (Teo and Lisa). Experience in Exchange and Vendor Management with a view to project managing exchange/system critical upgrades Whilst experience gained in Financial Markets or Financial Services - ideally banking - would be highly beneficial the core underlying Technical Skills are more important. Excellent Salary and Benefits to include: Inclusion in Personal and Company Bonus + Overtime 25 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 days. Pension Health Care, Health and Life Assurance Childcare Vouchers Season Ticket Loan Subsidised Gym Membership Cycle To Work Scheme There's a broad salary range which will be wholly dependent on level of skills and relevant Financial Industry experience. If you're an experienced Applications Support Analyst ready to take your career and technical expertise to the next level including learning a number of new skills then apply in strict confidence for more information.
Employer Description Based in Quedgeley, Gloucestershire, System Force IT specialise in managed IT support that is tailored to meet the needs of every client they work with. They also offer cloud solutions, cyber security management, VoIP services and much more. Overview We are currently seeking an IT Apprentice to join our apprenticeship program. Apprentices will provide clients software and hardware support for their workstations, as well as account management support. Help desk analyst will also work supporting company server and hardware infrastructure, software for this hardware, and other various enterprise level software's utilized by the business. Key Tasks & Responsibilities: will include but not be limited to Working with Desktop Engineers to maintain image libraries. Remote Troubleshooting hardware issues with Laptops, desktops, servers, notebooks, and tablets. Acting as an account admin for various software products. Assist with Wireless account management. 365 Help, migrations to and from, day to day management Troubleshoot network issues. Project work. Hardware inventory maintenance. Data migrations Corporate data centre monitoring, and maintenance. Virtual server troubleshooting, building, and maintenance. What we are looking for: Knowledge of Windows and Mac operating systems. Familiarity with Active Directory, group policies, and user account management. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse and resolve technical issues efficiently. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment. Entry Requirements: 3 GCSE's (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above) Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship is in a similar subject You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme. If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications. For more information, please visit the UK ENIC website. Additional Information: Salary: £14,000 - £16,000 per annum Working hours - 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday (8:30am to 5:30pm with 1 hour for lunch) What's in it for you? We believe that success is built from within and as an employee of System Force IT we will invest in you. We will invest in your training. We will invest our time and energy to help you develop your career and become the very best you can be in your field of work. Benefits: A great working office environment surrounded by a supportive team in a rewarding role. 20 days holiday per year + bank holidays Company pension scheme Access to the latest technology Access to technical online training to aid your personal progression. Great transport links with free onsite parking Future Prospects: 90% of QA Apprentices secure permanent employment after finishing their apprenticeship. Additionally, there may be opportunities to undertake further apprenticeship training as many of our programs offer on-going development tracks. Important Information: Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 30,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed. Apply now!
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Employer Description Based in Quedgeley, Gloucestershire, System Force IT specialise in managed IT support that is tailored to meet the needs of every client they work with. They also offer cloud solutions, cyber security management, VoIP services and much more. Overview We are currently seeking an IT Apprentice to join our apprenticeship program. Apprentices will provide clients software and hardware support for their workstations, as well as account management support. Help desk analyst will also work supporting company server and hardware infrastructure, software for this hardware, and other various enterprise level software's utilized by the business. Key Tasks & Responsibilities: will include but not be limited to Working with Desktop Engineers to maintain image libraries. Remote Troubleshooting hardware issues with Laptops, desktops, servers, notebooks, and tablets. Acting as an account admin for various software products. Assist with Wireless account management. 365 Help, migrations to and from, day to day management Troubleshoot network issues. Project work. Hardware inventory maintenance. Data migrations Corporate data centre monitoring, and maintenance. Virtual server troubleshooting, building, and maintenance. What we are looking for: Knowledge of Windows and Mac operating systems. Familiarity with Active Directory, group policies, and user account management. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse and resolve technical issues efficiently. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment. Entry Requirements: 3 GCSE's (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above) Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship is in a similar subject You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme. If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications. For more information, please visit the UK ENIC website. Additional Information: Salary: £14,000 - £16,000 per annum Working hours - 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday (8:30am to 5:30pm with 1 hour for lunch) What's in it for you? We believe that success is built from within and as an employee of System Force IT we will invest in you. We will invest in your training. We will invest our time and energy to help you develop your career and become the very best you can be in your field of work. Benefits: A great working office environment surrounded by a supportive team in a rewarding role. 20 days holiday per year + bank holidays Company pension scheme Access to the latest technology Access to technical online training to aid your personal progression. Great transport links with free onsite parking Future Prospects: 90% of QA Apprentices secure permanent employment after finishing their apprenticeship. Additionally, there may be opportunities to undertake further apprenticeship training as many of our programs offer on-going development tracks. Important Information: Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 30,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed. Apply now!
About Sparta Global Embark on a transformative career journey with Sparta Global, where diversity, innovation, and passion for technology converge. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, offering not just jobs, but dynamic careers in the tech industry. You'll work alongside enthusiastic professionals, receiving top-tier training and mentorship to hone your skills for success in both public and private sectors. Our commitment to designing impactful careers and coaching future leaders is evident in our over 10 prestigious awards in Learning & Development and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. As a Top 20 Employer for Social Mobility and a proud B-Corp certified organisation, we're not just advancing careers; we're fostering a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive tech landscape. Join us in shaping the future of technology - where your growth is our mission, and your success, our pride. Apply now to be part of our award-winning team at Sparta Global.? About this role Working as a Software Developer you will work closely with other developers, product managers, designers, business analysts and testers to constantly create, maintain and modify systems to meet the demands of the business and their stakeholders. You will not only design and write well-formed, readable code but you'll be well-versed in standard practices such as Test-Driven Development and Behaviour-Driven Development and understand how you can work efficiently within agile continuous integration and continuous development (CI/CD) pipelines for your software delivery process.? We're not expecting you to have the proficiencies right away - that's where our award-winning Academy comes in. We are the experts in building skills and confidence in a fun and supportive environment that will not only challenge you but also develop your specialist capabilities ready to work on our clients' projects. What we're looking for. To be successful for this role you will demonstrate a level of ability in C#, Java or similar. You will be passionate about technology and eager to learn programme development to an advanced level. We're seeking candidates who can exemplify our values: Empathy and Diversity: Integrity, respect, and a commitment to inclusivity. Drive: A goal-oriented mindset with pride in exceeding targets. Collaboration: A team-focused approach, fostering positive relationships. Innovation: Curiosity, creativity, and openness to diverse ideas. Flexibility: Adaptability and composure in the face of change. As a national organisation with clients across the UK, we require flexibility and a willingness to relocate post-remote training. Deployment locations vary and cannot be guaranteed. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and experience levels. Eligibility to work in the UK by the start of employment is mandatory.? Why you should apply:? Our environment is designed to nurture your talents and skills, your hard work and progress are not just appreciated - they're tangibly rewarded. We conduct performance-based reviews every six months, offering you the chance to increase your earning potential twice a year. This regular appraisal system is our way of ensuring that your efforts and achievements are consistently recognised and rewarded.? We also provide: 20 days annual leave + bank holidays. An extra day off for your birthday. Pension. Discounted gym membership. Eye care. Death in service cover. Cycle to work scheme. Season ticket loan. Employee assistance program. Yearly budget for personal development. Access to alumni and community networks. Opportunities to be brand ambassadors. Being employed by Sparta Global is an investment in your future that pays dividends along the way. We give you breadth of experience and skills, along with increasing opportunities to develop further and earn more. No two career paths look the same at Sparta. Our Recruitment Process:? Begin your journey via our supportive recruitment process. Apply online and our team will promptly review your application, contacting successful candidates within 48 hours to initiate the next steps. If you pass our initial screening, candidates will proceed to online assessments which vary depending on the opportunity you are applying for. The final stage is a competency interview, here you'll have the opportunity to impress us with your ability to communicate effectively and exhibit behavioural competencies through relevant examples. We're looking for candidates who can demonstrate a collaborative spirit and a growth mindset. Your dedicated Talent Team member will be with you every step of the way to support and answer any questions you have. You can also visit our YouTube channel to gain valuable insights and expert advice on virtual interviews, strategies to manage nerves, and tips on nonverbal communication. We look forward to receiving your application - good luck!
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
About Sparta Global Embark on a transformative career journey with Sparta Global, where diversity, innovation, and passion for technology converge. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, offering not just jobs, but dynamic careers in the tech industry. You'll work alongside enthusiastic professionals, receiving top-tier training and mentorship to hone your skills for success in both public and private sectors. Our commitment to designing impactful careers and coaching future leaders is evident in our over 10 prestigious awards in Learning & Development and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. As a Top 20 Employer for Social Mobility and a proud B-Corp certified organisation, we're not just advancing careers; we're fostering a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive tech landscape. Join us in shaping the future of technology - where your growth is our mission, and your success, our pride. Apply now to be part of our award-winning team at Sparta Global.? About this role Working as a Software Developer you will work closely with other developers, product managers, designers, business analysts and testers to constantly create, maintain and modify systems to meet the demands of the business and their stakeholders. You will not only design and write well-formed, readable code but you'll be well-versed in standard practices such as Test-Driven Development and Behaviour-Driven Development and understand how you can work efficiently within agile continuous integration and continuous development (CI/CD) pipelines for your software delivery process.? We're not expecting you to have the proficiencies right away - that's where our award-winning Academy comes in. We are the experts in building skills and confidence in a fun and supportive environment that will not only challenge you but also develop your specialist capabilities ready to work on our clients' projects. What we're looking for. To be successful for this role you will demonstrate a level of ability in C#, Java or similar. You will be passionate about technology and eager to learn programme development to an advanced level. We're seeking candidates who can exemplify our values: Empathy and Diversity: Integrity, respect, and a commitment to inclusivity. Drive: A goal-oriented mindset with pride in exceeding targets. Collaboration: A team-focused approach, fostering positive relationships. Innovation: Curiosity, creativity, and openness to diverse ideas. Flexibility: Adaptability and composure in the face of change. As a national organisation with clients across the UK, we require flexibility and a willingness to relocate post-remote training. Deployment locations vary and cannot be guaranteed. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and experience levels. Eligibility to work in the UK by the start of employment is mandatory.? Why you should apply:? Our environment is designed to nurture your talents and skills, your hard work and progress are not just appreciated - they're tangibly rewarded. We conduct performance-based reviews every six months, offering you the chance to increase your earning potential twice a year. This regular appraisal system is our way of ensuring that your efforts and achievements are consistently recognised and rewarded.? We also provide: 20 days annual leave + bank holidays. An extra day off for your birthday. Pension. Discounted gym membership. Eye care. Death in service cover. Cycle to work scheme. Season ticket loan. Employee assistance program. Yearly budget for personal development. Access to alumni and community networks. Opportunities to be brand ambassadors. Being employed by Sparta Global is an investment in your future that pays dividends along the way. We give you breadth of experience and skills, along with increasing opportunities to develop further and earn more. No two career paths look the same at Sparta. Our Recruitment Process:? Begin your journey via our supportive recruitment process. Apply online and our team will promptly review your application, contacting successful candidates within 48 hours to initiate the next steps. If you pass our initial screening, candidates will proceed to online assessments which vary depending on the opportunity you are applying for. The final stage is a competency interview, here you'll have the opportunity to impress us with your ability to communicate effectively and exhibit behavioural competencies through relevant examples. We're looking for candidates who can demonstrate a collaborative spirit and a growth mindset. Your dedicated Talent Team member will be with you every step of the way to support and answer any questions you have. You can also visit our YouTube channel to gain valuable insights and expert advice on virtual interviews, strategies to manage nerves, and tips on nonverbal communication. We look forward to receiving your application - good luck!
Business Analyst (SQL VBA) London to £85k Are you a tech savvy Business Analyst with SQL skills combined with a good understanding of finance /asset classes? You could be progressing your career at a hugely successful Hedge Fund, working on complex and interesting systems with continual learning opportunities. As a Business Analyst you will work across a range of asset classes (e.g. Fixed Income, Commodities, Equities, FX, etc.), collaborating with various teams to understand their requirements. Responsibilities will include critically evaluating information from multiple sources; acting as the conduit between the client and development team / 3rd party vendor; design and documentation as well as overseeing the implementation and configuration of the solution to the end business user. You'll facilitate clear communication across business units, updating on progress, compromises and delivery timescales. Location: You'll join colleagues in impressive Central London offices with flexibility to work from home one day a week. About you: You have strong Business Analyst / Project Management experience within a finance environment, buy-side preferred You have a good understanding of a range of asset classes e.g. Fixed Income, Commodities, Equities, FX You have advanced requirements gathering, analysis and documentations skills You have a good knowledge of SQL (including querying) and VBA Excel, Python scripting skills would also be of benefit You have experience of collaborating with software development teams across the full lifecycle, ideally including testing You're collaborative and pragmatic with excellent written and verbal communication skills Salary & benefits: As a Business Analyst you will earn a competitive package: Salary to £85k Bonus Pension, Life Assurance Health and Dental care Employee Assistance Programme 25 days holiday Continual learning and career development opportunities Apply now to find out more about this Business Analyst Technology (Technology SQL VBA) opportunity. At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Business Analyst (SQL VBA) London to £85k Are you a tech savvy Business Analyst with SQL skills combined with a good understanding of finance /asset classes? You could be progressing your career at a hugely successful Hedge Fund, working on complex and interesting systems with continual learning opportunities. As a Business Analyst you will work across a range of asset classes (e.g. Fixed Income, Commodities, Equities, FX, etc.), collaborating with various teams to understand their requirements. Responsibilities will include critically evaluating information from multiple sources; acting as the conduit between the client and development team / 3rd party vendor; design and documentation as well as overseeing the implementation and configuration of the solution to the end business user. You'll facilitate clear communication across business units, updating on progress, compromises and delivery timescales. Location: You'll join colleagues in impressive Central London offices with flexibility to work from home one day a week. About you: You have strong Business Analyst / Project Management experience within a finance environment, buy-side preferred You have a good understanding of a range of asset classes e.g. Fixed Income, Commodities, Equities, FX You have advanced requirements gathering, analysis and documentations skills You have a good knowledge of SQL (including querying) and VBA Excel, Python scripting skills would also be of benefit You have experience of collaborating with software development teams across the full lifecycle, ideally including testing You're collaborative and pragmatic with excellent written and verbal communication skills Salary & benefits: As a Business Analyst you will earn a competitive package: Salary to £85k Bonus Pension, Life Assurance Health and Dental care Employee Assistance Programme 25 days holiday Continual learning and career development opportunities Apply now to find out more about this Business Analyst Technology (Technology SQL VBA) opportunity. At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.