ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you passionate about protecting Cyber Security?
Do you want to make a real difference in the fight against cybercrime in local government?
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?
If so, we want you to join our team!
We seek a highly motivated and experienced Cyber Security & Networks Manager to join our team. Stevenage Borough Council are a leading local authority in Cyber Security in the UK and pilot cyber security standards for The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC). This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of Cyber Security in the public sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cyber security principles and associated technology risk management. They will also have experience in managing and leading a team of IT professionals.
Accountable for Cyber security, you will identify and ensure the security of the council’s IT Applications and Digital Solutions. You will lead in evaluating new and existing projects, software and hardware products, and vendors, including examining vendor contracts and terms of service. You will support teams across the council to develop their understanding of security cyber risks. You will manage a small team of two Senior Network and Security Engineers
You will take the lead on cyber security and network for the Shared IT service, which supports over 1,000 users across Stevenage Borough Council and East Herts District Council and will put in place controls over security systems, such as firewalls, data protection controls, patching, encryption, vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.
You will be responsible for achieving compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus, Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) and Public Sector Network (PSN) and related government frameworks, including those of the National Cyber Security Centre, the Information Commissioners Office (ICO)
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have
Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations while empathising with customers and responding sympathetically to
Extensive knowledge of all IT security aspects, including audit response, oversight, and scrutiny, ICO responses, Information Governance, Information Assurance, IT Asset Management policies, Quality Assurance, Test Strategies, PSN and PCI and other relevant compliance frameworks, Disaster recovery and Business continuity
Extensive experience working as part of a multidiscipline ICT team in a complex organisation, ideally a local authority.
OUR BENEFITS
Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pensions for dependants
Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements
Part-time and job share opportunities - all our full time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated
A variety of different types of paid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave
25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues
Discounted health and fitness membership
Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be made on online - please visit https://bit.ly/45Yo0Ke
For an informal discussion about this role please contact
Name Matt Canterford
Job Title Assistant Director and Chief Technology Officer
Phone Number 07706 349657
Email matt.canterford@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications : 26 June 2023
Interviews will be held the week commencing: 3 July 2023
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs-and-careers/equal-opportunities
Jun 05, 2023
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you passionate about protecting Cyber Security?
Do you want to make a real difference in the fight against cybercrime in local government?
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?
If so, we want you to join our team!
We seek a highly motivated and experienced Cyber Security & Networks Manager to join our team. Stevenage Borough Council are a leading local authority in Cyber Security in the UK and pilot cyber security standards for The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC). This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of Cyber Security in the public sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cyber security principles and associated technology risk management. They will also have experience in managing and leading a team of IT professionals.
Accountable for Cyber security, you will identify and ensure the security of the council’s IT Applications and Digital Solutions. You will lead in evaluating new and existing projects, software and hardware products, and vendors, including examining vendor contracts and terms of service. You will support teams across the council to develop their understanding of security cyber risks. You will manage a small team of two Senior Network and Security Engineers
You will take the lead on cyber security and network for the Shared IT service, which supports over 1,000 users across Stevenage Borough Council and East Herts District Council and will put in place controls over security systems, such as firewalls, data protection controls, patching, encryption, vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.
You will be responsible for achieving compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus, Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) and Public Sector Network (PSN) and related government frameworks, including those of the National Cyber Security Centre, the Information Commissioners Office (ICO)
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have
Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations while empathising with customers and responding sympathetically to
Extensive knowledge of all IT security aspects, including audit response, oversight, and scrutiny, ICO responses, Information Governance, Information Assurance, IT Asset Management policies, Quality Assurance, Test Strategies, PSN and PCI and other relevant compliance frameworks, Disaster recovery and Business continuity
Extensive experience working as part of a multidiscipline ICT team in a complex organisation, ideally a local authority.
OUR BENEFITS
Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pensions for dependants
Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements
Part-time and job share opportunities - all our full time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated
A variety of different types of paid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave
25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues
Discounted health and fitness membership
Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be made on online - please visit https://bit.ly/45Yo0Ke
For an informal discussion about this role please contact
Name Matt Canterford
Job Title Assistant Director and Chief Technology Officer
Phone Number 07706 349657
Email matt.canterford@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications : 26 June 2023
Interviews will be held the week commencing: 3 July 2023
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs-and-careers/equal-opportunities
JOB AD: We encourage enthusiastic researchers and engineers with a strong academic background and expertise in development of audio/speech related applications to apply. You will be poised to grow and expand your programming skills and expertise into a dynamic new set of research problems. This position will require you to work closely with researchers and engineers to enable and accelerate new research efforts in AI. The role is based at our Research & Development Institute in West London, UK. We adopt a hybrid working model of 3 days working from the office and 2 days from home weekly. Role and Responsibilities As a Machine Learning Research Engineer, you will: Research, design and develop state-of-the-art deep-learning and On-Device (privacy preserving and personalisation) methods Research and develop innovative AI models for Speech, Language and other domains as needed Develop, test and deploy solutions on flagship mobile devices Build high quality and maintainable code following best software development practices Have technical responsibility for one or more significant sections of the assigned research project. Collaboratively work with a dynamic team with varied research & development backgrounds Skills and Qualifications Required Skills MSc/PhD degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science/Engineering, Electronics, Mathematics, or related disciplines Professional software development experience with C++/ Python Excellent knowledge of fundamentals of machine learning and deep-learning concepts A proven track record in AI model development and deployment (on embedded devices is a plus) Experience with programming using machine learning frameworks such as Tensorflow or PyTorch Good familiarity with relevant python libraries (such as NumPy) and tools (such as TensorBoard). Excellent communication, team work and a results-oriented attitude. Proficiency in problem solving and debugging. Desirable Skills Experience and expertise in Speech Processing, and Language Modelling applications (e.g. voice assistants, speech recognition, NLP/NLU, TTS, etc.) Experience developing production AI training pipelines and working with distributed ML systems Knowledge of advanced AI methods and algorithms Experience with deploying AI models on Android/mobile devices. Publications in top ML/AI conferences (e.g. ICML, NeurIPS, Interspeech, SysML or similar). Contribution to open source ML frameworks such as -TensorFlow, TensorFlow Lite, etc.
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
JOB AD: We encourage enthusiastic researchers and engineers with a strong academic background and expertise in development of audio/speech related applications to apply. You will be poised to grow and expand your programming skills and expertise into a dynamic new set of research problems. This position will require you to work closely with researchers and engineers to enable and accelerate new research efforts in AI. The role is based at our Research & Development Institute in West London, UK. We adopt a hybrid working model of 3 days working from the office and 2 days from home weekly. Role and Responsibilities As a Machine Learning Research Engineer, you will: Research, design and develop state-of-the-art deep-learning and On-Device (privacy preserving and personalisation) methods Research and develop innovative AI models for Speech, Language and other domains as needed Develop, test and deploy solutions on flagship mobile devices Build high quality and maintainable code following best software development practices Have technical responsibility for one or more significant sections of the assigned research project. Collaboratively work with a dynamic team with varied research & development backgrounds Skills and Qualifications Required Skills MSc/PhD degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science/Engineering, Electronics, Mathematics, or related disciplines Professional software development experience with C++/ Python Excellent knowledge of fundamentals of machine learning and deep-learning concepts A proven track record in AI model development and deployment (on embedded devices is a plus) Experience with programming using machine learning frameworks such as Tensorflow or PyTorch Good familiarity with relevant python libraries (such as NumPy) and tools (such as TensorBoard). Excellent communication, team work and a results-oriented attitude. Proficiency in problem solving and debugging. Desirable Skills Experience and expertise in Speech Processing, and Language Modelling applications (e.g. voice assistants, speech recognition, NLP/NLU, TTS, etc.) Experience developing production AI training pipelines and working with distributed ML systems Knowledge of advanced AI methods and algorithms Experience with deploying AI models on Android/mobile devices. Publications in top ML/AI conferences (e.g. ICML, NeurIPS, Interspeech, SysML or similar). Contribution to open source ML frameworks such as -TensorFlow, TensorFlow Lite, etc.
Calisen Metering, part of the Calisen Group, is in an exciting and strong position where we are seeing growth and development in all areas of the business, as the group expands its range of activities in line with its mission to deliver Smarter Energy for All. An opportunity has become available for a Scheduling Assistant to join our scheduling team, providing our field-based meter installation engineers with a cost-effective drivable route using internal systems, as well as providing any additional support to the engineers. You will also analyse the work that you have given to the field, looking into missed appointments, performance reports and rescheduling work (potentially at short notice) to other engineers to prevent any appointments from failing. This is a permanent full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday between the hours 07:00 - 17:00 + occasional Saturdays on a hybrid basis working from home, with travel to our Wigan office at least 2 days per week, with a salary of £23,400.00 per annum. Why work for Calisen Metering? Annual Salary review 30 Days holiday, incremental to 33 days with yearly service (inclusive of Bank holidays) Company sick pay Become a member of our HealthShield benefits programme giving you discounts on everyday shopping, as well as claiming money back on dentist, opticians, physio appointments plus much more 24/7 EAP Helpline Free on-site car parking, including free use of electric vehicle charging points Ideally located close to the Town Centre for public transport links Hybrid working Development opportunities Key Responsibilities Using various in-house systems to schedule work in a cost effective and manageable way, utilising different skilled engineers where required, ensuring that all engineers have full day's work and making necessary arrangements so that they are as utilised as possible. Allocate emergencies within the day and work to ensure all priority jobs go ahead. Keeping the appointment booking system (ABS) accurate and updated Using our in-house jeopardy management system (JMS) to reduce the number of failed appointments on the day, reallocating jobs from one engineer to another when necessary. Monitor outstanding jeopardy management system tiles to ensure that checks are done at various points throughout the day, checking engineers are running on time for all appointments. Monitor future appointments to reduce failures. Liaising with and dealing with queries from meter engineers, managers, other departments, and suppliers. Speak to customers to inform them of time of arrivals for engineers on the day and speak to customers with future appointments to amend timeslots when necessary. Ensure engineers work is managed from an on the day jeopardy point of view (sickness, training, meetings, annual leave etc ). Stick to strict time sensitive deadlines. Monitor rotas to look for future holidays and sickness. Keeping your area scheduled as far in advance as possible. What we are looking for A good standard of general education (minimum GCSE level or equivalent). Computer literate with ability to operate Microsoft Office. Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, organisation, and administration skills, with the ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative, and work towards strict deadlines. Previous experience of scheduling field-based engineers with work is highly desirable. Calisen Metering is an integral Calisen Group Company. Calisen is a leading owner and manager of essential energy infrastructure assets, with its purpose being to accelerate the use of smarter energy for all. Calisen's operations currently consist of four business units, Calvin Capital, Calisen Metering, Plug Me In and Advizzo. We will use the information you provide to us to assess your suitability for the role you have applied for. If you are successful, we will carry out a right to work check, background checks including global sanctions, politically exposed persons, adverse media, and basic DBS check. We also have a zero-tolerance approach to the use of alcohol and illegal drugs in the workplace therefore you may also be subject to testing. Calisen is proud to be a Real Living Wage employer. We believe in the inherent value of our colleagues, and it is our commitment to provide fair and competitive pay that reflects the real cost of living. We understand that when our team members are compensated fairly, it not only enhances their well-being but also contributes to a positive and thriving workplace. Calisen is committed to providing a diverse, equitable, safe, and inclusive environment as we bring smarter energy to all. The more diverse our teams' backgrounds, experiences, and ways of life, the stronger our business and relationships with our customers will be. Individuals are welcome to apply to our open positions regardless of age, gender, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, neurodiversity, and physical ability. We are a Disability Confident Employer and happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during your application. Please note this role is being handled by our internal recruitment team and no agency support is currently required.
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
Calisen Metering, part of the Calisen Group, is in an exciting and strong position where we are seeing growth and development in all areas of the business, as the group expands its range of activities in line with its mission to deliver Smarter Energy for All. An opportunity has become available for a Scheduling Assistant to join our scheduling team, providing our field-based meter installation engineers with a cost-effective drivable route using internal systems, as well as providing any additional support to the engineers. You will also analyse the work that you have given to the field, looking into missed appointments, performance reports and rescheduling work (potentially at short notice) to other engineers to prevent any appointments from failing. This is a permanent full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday between the hours 07:00 - 17:00 + occasional Saturdays on a hybrid basis working from home, with travel to our Wigan office at least 2 days per week, with a salary of £23,400.00 per annum. Why work for Calisen Metering? Annual Salary review 30 Days holiday, incremental to 33 days with yearly service (inclusive of Bank holidays) Company sick pay Become a member of our HealthShield benefits programme giving you discounts on everyday shopping, as well as claiming money back on dentist, opticians, physio appointments plus much more 24/7 EAP Helpline Free on-site car parking, including free use of electric vehicle charging points Ideally located close to the Town Centre for public transport links Hybrid working Development opportunities Key Responsibilities Using various in-house systems to schedule work in a cost effective and manageable way, utilising different skilled engineers where required, ensuring that all engineers have full day's work and making necessary arrangements so that they are as utilised as possible. Allocate emergencies within the day and work to ensure all priority jobs go ahead. Keeping the appointment booking system (ABS) accurate and updated Using our in-house jeopardy management system (JMS) to reduce the number of failed appointments on the day, reallocating jobs from one engineer to another when necessary. Monitor outstanding jeopardy management system tiles to ensure that checks are done at various points throughout the day, checking engineers are running on time for all appointments. Monitor future appointments to reduce failures. Liaising with and dealing with queries from meter engineers, managers, other departments, and suppliers. Speak to customers to inform them of time of arrivals for engineers on the day and speak to customers with future appointments to amend timeslots when necessary. Ensure engineers work is managed from an on the day jeopardy point of view (sickness, training, meetings, annual leave etc ). Stick to strict time sensitive deadlines. Monitor rotas to look for future holidays and sickness. Keeping your area scheduled as far in advance as possible. What we are looking for A good standard of general education (minimum GCSE level or equivalent). Computer literate with ability to operate Microsoft Office. Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, organisation, and administration skills, with the ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative, and work towards strict deadlines. Previous experience of scheduling field-based engineers with work is highly desirable. Calisen Metering is an integral Calisen Group Company. Calisen is a leading owner and manager of essential energy infrastructure assets, with its purpose being to accelerate the use of smarter energy for all. Calisen's operations currently consist of four business units, Calvin Capital, Calisen Metering, Plug Me In and Advizzo. We will use the information you provide to us to assess your suitability for the role you have applied for. If you are successful, we will carry out a right to work check, background checks including global sanctions, politically exposed persons, adverse media, and basic DBS check. We also have a zero-tolerance approach to the use of alcohol and illegal drugs in the workplace therefore you may also be subject to testing. Calisen is proud to be a Real Living Wage employer. We believe in the inherent value of our colleagues, and it is our commitment to provide fair and competitive pay that reflects the real cost of living. We understand that when our team members are compensated fairly, it not only enhances their well-being but also contributes to a positive and thriving workplace. Calisen is committed to providing a diverse, equitable, safe, and inclusive environment as we bring smarter energy to all. The more diverse our teams' backgrounds, experiences, and ways of life, the stronger our business and relationships with our customers will be. Individuals are welcome to apply to our open positions regardless of age, gender, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, neurodiversity, and physical ability. We are a Disability Confident Employer and happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during your application. Please note this role is being handled by our internal recruitment team and no agency support is currently required.
IT Support Engineer - GDP 28000 Role: IT Support Engineer Location: Walsall Salary: Up to 28k We're seeking an IT Support Assistant to join our firm's IT team on a full-time, permanent basis. At our firm, we prioritize having robust IT systems and infrastructure and consistently invest in them. This new role involves assisting the IT Manager in network and desktop support, as well as contributing to ongoing development projects across all branch offices. Responsibilities include providing support to internal staff and support teams, addressing queries or issues such as hardware problems with laptops or desktops, phone systems, desktop or Windows issues, server maintenance, patching, and mobile phone support. Candidates should have a minimum of 1 year of experience in an IT Support or IT Administration role, with knowledge in the following areas: The Profile: Microsoft 365 and Office 365, including associated packages. Microsoft Teams administration. Windows Desktop Operating systems. Microsoft Server 2016 onwards administration. Installation and maintenance of Desktops, Laptops, and Servers. Exposure to and knowledge of Virtualization environments. Enterprise WiFi administration. Local and cloud backup systems. Systems security. Knowledge of network infrastructures. Desirable skills: Familiarity with some Linux Servers administration. Firewall Administration and connectivity. VOIP telephony administration. Exposure to MS SQL administration. MDM and mobile device setup/administration. Email Filtering. RMM/MSP software. Excellent interpersonal communication skills are essential, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the business. If you think you could be a good fit for the role, either apply directly or send your full CV to Connor com. Windows - Office 365 - Teams - Microsoft Servers - Desktops - Laptops - Servers - Virtualization - WiFi - Cloud Back Ups - Network - Firewall - VOIP - SQL - MDM - RMM - MSP. In Technology Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 11, 2024
Full time
IT Support Engineer - GDP 28000 Role: IT Support Engineer Location: Walsall Salary: Up to 28k We're seeking an IT Support Assistant to join our firm's IT team on a full-time, permanent basis. At our firm, we prioritize having robust IT systems and infrastructure and consistently invest in them. This new role involves assisting the IT Manager in network and desktop support, as well as contributing to ongoing development projects across all branch offices. Responsibilities include providing support to internal staff and support teams, addressing queries or issues such as hardware problems with laptops or desktops, phone systems, desktop or Windows issues, server maintenance, patching, and mobile phone support. Candidates should have a minimum of 1 year of experience in an IT Support or IT Administration role, with knowledge in the following areas: The Profile: Microsoft 365 and Office 365, including associated packages. Microsoft Teams administration. Windows Desktop Operating systems. Microsoft Server 2016 onwards administration. Installation and maintenance of Desktops, Laptops, and Servers. Exposure to and knowledge of Virtualization environments. Enterprise WiFi administration. Local and cloud backup systems. Systems security. Knowledge of network infrastructures. Desirable skills: Familiarity with some Linux Servers administration. Firewall Administration and connectivity. VOIP telephony administration. Exposure to MS SQL administration. MDM and mobile device setup/administration. Email Filtering. RMM/MSP software. Excellent interpersonal communication skills are essential, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the business. If you think you could be a good fit for the role, either apply directly or send your full CV to Connor com. Windows - Office 365 - Teams - Microsoft Servers - Desktops - Laptops - Servers - Virtualization - WiFi - Cloud Back Ups - Network - Firewall - VOIP - SQL - MDM - RMM - MSP. In Technology Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
People Source Consulting
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Role: Senior Research Software Development Engineer Location: 198 Cambridge Science Park, Cambridge PAYE contract - Required start date Monday 22 April 2024, Required end date: 30/06/2024, expectation to extend up to 18 months from the start date. Work schedule: full time, 40 hours a week This position is for a highly proficient software engineer who likes to work in a research setting, and who will have the opportunity to impact the progress of this exciting new storage system. You would be responsible for working on the software controlling research systems and that analyses results. Come and join an incredibly talented multi-disciplinary team of laser scientists, optical physicists, electronics engineers, and computer scientists working together in a tight-knit team to build this storage technology of the future. Required skills Excellent software design and implementation skills. Mastery of computer science fundamentals (e.g., concurrency, data-structures. Proficient at communication and team working in a multi-disciplinary and highly agile environment. Able to work independently with minimal supervisions towards only partly-defined tasks interacting with others in the team to clarify needs and iterate quickly. C/C++ native coding experience. Preferred skills Experience with python, e.g., numpy, etc. Knowledge of scientific computing, e.g. image processing techniques. Experience working with hardware (not everything can be debugged offline) Key Responsibilities: Designing, implementing, and testing new features in the codebase to support research experiments. Working closely with scientists to understand their needs and help smooth their day-to-day workflow. Maintaining and improving our C# codebase which controls our hardware systems. Diagnosing and troubleshooting interactions between the hardware and software. Maintaining and improving our python codebase for results analysis. Qualifications Bachelor's in Computer Science (Masters or PhD preferred), or related field. Experience working in a research setting (e.g., PostDoc, Research Assistant, or Research Software Engineer (RSE C# coding, at least 3 years of experience. Contract Details: PAYE Contract 18 Months Contract Hybrid (Cambridge) How To Apply Please send a CV to (url removed) People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.
Apr 11, 2024
Contractor
Role: Senior Research Software Development Engineer Location: 198 Cambridge Science Park, Cambridge PAYE contract - Required start date Monday 22 April 2024, Required end date: 30/06/2024, expectation to extend up to 18 months from the start date. Work schedule: full time, 40 hours a week This position is for a highly proficient software engineer who likes to work in a research setting, and who will have the opportunity to impact the progress of this exciting new storage system. You would be responsible for working on the software controlling research systems and that analyses results. Come and join an incredibly talented multi-disciplinary team of laser scientists, optical physicists, electronics engineers, and computer scientists working together in a tight-knit team to build this storage technology of the future. Required skills Excellent software design and implementation skills. Mastery of computer science fundamentals (e.g., concurrency, data-structures. Proficient at communication and team working in a multi-disciplinary and highly agile environment. Able to work independently with minimal supervisions towards only partly-defined tasks interacting with others in the team to clarify needs and iterate quickly. C/C++ native coding experience. Preferred skills Experience with python, e.g., numpy, etc. Knowledge of scientific computing, e.g. image processing techniques. Experience working with hardware (not everything can be debugged offline) Key Responsibilities: Designing, implementing, and testing new features in the codebase to support research experiments. Working closely with scientists to understand their needs and help smooth their day-to-day workflow. Maintaining and improving our C# codebase which controls our hardware systems. Diagnosing and troubleshooting interactions between the hardware and software. Maintaining and improving our python codebase for results analysis. Qualifications Bachelor's in Computer Science (Masters or PhD preferred), or related field. Experience working in a research setting (e.g., PostDoc, Research Assistant, or Research Software Engineer (RSE C# coding, at least 3 years of experience. Contract Details: PAYE Contract 18 Months Contract Hybrid (Cambridge) How To Apply Please send a CV to (url removed) People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.
Service Desk Assistant Medway £23,800 - £25,000 DOE Temp to Perm Monday - Friday 8:00am - 17:00pm We have an exciting opportunity for a career driven individual to join an ever-growing reputable company within Medway. The ideal candidate will have previous administration experience from a scheduling or servicing team within an industrial or construction environment. Key Responsibilities: Excellent communication skills between engineers and stake holders. Office based administration experience working within a service or scheduling team. Checking supplier invoices, and processing onto the relevant systems Placing orders with company suppliers and internal parts team Working closely with the team of Engineers, dealing with any queries quickly and efficiently Running and managing relevant reports Managing quotations and send out of materials when required. Completing RAMS when required and any other required statements. Any other office administrative duties as required. To be considered for this role you will have/be: Knowledge of Facilities Management Office based administration experience. Highly organised and capable of managing a number of workflows. Excellent IT skills A natural problem solver Commercially focused with excellent attention to detail Ambitious with energy and drive This is the chance to join a team who are committed to continuous improvement and development and the opportunity to progress your career development through the training available What are you waiting for?! Apply now for immediate consideration! This role is being handled by Sammy Messenger, Business Support Consultant for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment. Not quite the right role but still looking? Whether you are entry or Executive level, our team of experienced Recruitment specialists can help you with your career. We are Kent's leading independent consultancy and pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional service to both candidates and clients. Find us on and By working with us, you will be helping support charities across Kent; we have raised over £50,000 so far!
Apr 11, 2024
Full time
Service Desk Assistant Medway £23,800 - £25,000 DOE Temp to Perm Monday - Friday 8:00am - 17:00pm We have an exciting opportunity for a career driven individual to join an ever-growing reputable company within Medway. The ideal candidate will have previous administration experience from a scheduling or servicing team within an industrial or construction environment. Key Responsibilities: Excellent communication skills between engineers and stake holders. Office based administration experience working within a service or scheduling team. Checking supplier invoices, and processing onto the relevant systems Placing orders with company suppliers and internal parts team Working closely with the team of Engineers, dealing with any queries quickly and efficiently Running and managing relevant reports Managing quotations and send out of materials when required. Completing RAMS when required and any other required statements. Any other office administrative duties as required. To be considered for this role you will have/be: Knowledge of Facilities Management Office based administration experience. Highly organised and capable of managing a number of workflows. Excellent IT skills A natural problem solver Commercially focused with excellent attention to detail Ambitious with energy and drive This is the chance to join a team who are committed to continuous improvement and development and the opportunity to progress your career development through the training available What are you waiting for?! Apply now for immediate consideration! This role is being handled by Sammy Messenger, Business Support Consultant for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment. Not quite the right role but still looking? Whether you are entry or Executive level, our team of experienced Recruitment specialists can help you with your career. We are Kent's leading independent consultancy and pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional service to both candidates and clients. Find us on and By working with us, you will be helping support charities across Kent; we have raised over £50,000 so far!
Performance Engineering Technical Architect Location: Manchester, Bristol Salary: depending on experience Career Level: (Accenture will be recruiting at the following levels: Analyst, Senior Analyst, Consultant, Assistant Manager, Manager) Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history at the point of application Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a team: We are one of the world's leading providers of Performance Engineering Architecture. You'll work on innovative projects with colleagues to drive collaboration from strategy through to implementation. You will be using the latest technologies with clients to help them get to the next level. You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture thatthrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunitiesthat candrive your career in new and exciting ways If you're looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you.As part of our global team, you'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job. In our team you will learn: Learn how to provide solutions to real world problems encompassing a mixture of custom and packaged architectures, on premise, public, private and hybrid cloud infrastructure. Have the opportunity & flexibility to develop your Technology Architect career across a range of different skills paths Be supported through a wide range of training and certifications and supported by our coaching and mentoring programmes Show more Show less Qualifications As a Performance Engineering Technical Architect, you will: Application of a rigorous and structured approach across; performance testing, non-functional testing (availability, failover), performance diagnostics, capacity planning, performance architecture design, performance monitoring, or code profiling Planning and managing one of the following teams (dependent on grade): performance diagnostic, performance/non-functional testing, performance monitoring or application development team Working within a structured environment, including the use of structured methods and approaches and modern development tools We are looking for experience in the following skills: Proven abilities to quickly analyse and understand application architectures and deployment infrastructures. Proven abilities to distil volumes of data, analyse performance results, and formulate diagnostic strategies. Proven abilities to clearly characterise system performance to stakeholders. Previous relevant experience working with a consulting environment using PMO methodologies and systems Set yourself apart: Demonstrate experience on projects across a variety of industry sectors What's in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services, we are known for. About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries - powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at Closing Date for Applications 31/08/2022 RROOTS Locations Cheltenham,Edinburgh,London,Manchester
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Performance Engineering Technical Architect Location: Manchester, Bristol Salary: depending on experience Career Level: (Accenture will be recruiting at the following levels: Analyst, Senior Analyst, Consultant, Assistant Manager, Manager) Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history at the point of application Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a team: We are one of the world's leading providers of Performance Engineering Architecture. You'll work on innovative projects with colleagues to drive collaboration from strategy through to implementation. You will be using the latest technologies with clients to help them get to the next level. You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture thatthrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunitiesthat candrive your career in new and exciting ways If you're looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you.As part of our global team, you'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job. In our team you will learn: Learn how to provide solutions to real world problems encompassing a mixture of custom and packaged architectures, on premise, public, private and hybrid cloud infrastructure. Have the opportunity & flexibility to develop your Technology Architect career across a range of different skills paths Be supported through a wide range of training and certifications and supported by our coaching and mentoring programmes Show more Show less Qualifications As a Performance Engineering Technical Architect, you will: Application of a rigorous and structured approach across; performance testing, non-functional testing (availability, failover), performance diagnostics, capacity planning, performance architecture design, performance monitoring, or code profiling Planning and managing one of the following teams (dependent on grade): performance diagnostic, performance/non-functional testing, performance monitoring or application development team Working within a structured environment, including the use of structured methods and approaches and modern development tools We are looking for experience in the following skills: Proven abilities to quickly analyse and understand application architectures and deployment infrastructures. Proven abilities to distil volumes of data, analyse performance results, and formulate diagnostic strategies. Proven abilities to clearly characterise system performance to stakeholders. Previous relevant experience working with a consulting environment using PMO methodologies and systems Set yourself apart: Demonstrate experience on projects across a variety of industry sectors What's in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services, we are known for. About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries - powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at Closing Date for Applications 31/08/2022 RROOTS Locations Cheltenham,Edinburgh,London,Manchester
This is an Assistant Vice President (AVP) role within the Markets Operations Organisation. The role sits within a newly created team in the Equity Derivative Middle Office with a primary function of adjusting live positions affected by Corporate Actions in the Front Office Risk System for all EMEA Equity Trading Desks. You will play a pivotal part in helping to support the lifecycle of a trade at key junctures. Working to ensure all positions are correctly captured in risk systems and flow through our front to back Operations teams, with no issues. This is a great opportunity to join a high performing, high profile and energized team providing key support on a daily basis, and working directly with our Global Traders and Clients. You will build a strong network with the Front and Middle Office functions and will also gain experience dealing with all types of traded securities from vanilla options to more complex exotic options and structured products We're seeking individuals with at least 5 years work experience, and the ideal candidate will be familiar with corporate actions and their effects on trading positions. You will have the opportunity to recommend creative suggestions and work on new and existing projects to improve processes and workflows to minimize losses from failed internal processes, inadequate controls, and emerging risk in order to better serve our Clients. This is an exciting opportunity to kick start your career at Citi! We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic team players, with a strong work ethic, who will join Markets Operations team and make a difference! Corporate Action Risk Management: Overseeing and executing a critical core operations activity to maintain correct risk through corporate action events and ensuring controls are continually monitored, and potential risks escalated on a timely basis Daily Collaboration across Global Clients, Trading, and Operations teams to provide solutions and identify/resolve root cause. Acting as key point of contact for the team across internal and external stakeholders Identifying trends, synergies and weaknesses across products and regions Recommending control enhancements as needed People & Inclusion Agenda: Promoting a culture of continuous improvement and cultivating a robust service and control environment Championing diversity and inclusion to create a working environment which allows our People to thrive and excel Organisational Transformation: Providing input to simplify, improve and measure processes by delivering enhancements to the control environment, and the customer journey with input to design techniques and digital automation Providing valuable input into strategic platform re-engineering initiatives, reducing manual touch points and aligning tech delivery vs. business goals and wallet share optimization Providing input into initiatives to continuously improve straight through processing (STP) rates, including the use of robotics, workflow and other innovative re-engineering techniques Qualifications: Over 5 years of experience in a related role Experience in dealing with Trade Bookings, Front to Back trade flows, Trade Support or Middle Office Functions Strong understanding of Equity Derivatives Demonstrated project management and delivery skills Ability to work under pressure and manage to deadlines Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication Attention to detail and problem-solving skills Process improvement and efficiency mindset Understanding of systems and technology platforms Expert Excel user and coding ability (VBA, SQL) for data analysis and process automation Education: Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience Organization Overview: Citi Markets Operations is currently at a pivotal point in its evolution and journey to implement a target operating model. We take pride and are passionate about our People and our culture. We are invested in our People and their development. We are transforming and simplifying our operating model, creating an exciting environment which encourages diversity of thought and inclusion. We are a dynamic, global, and diverse Organisation, with a presence in over 60 Countries; covering all front post execution Operations teams including product aligned Middle Office groups, Settlements, Margin, Asset Servicing, Listed Derivative & Commodities Operations. We support an extensive range of Capital Markets products and services including Fixed Income (FX, Rates, Credit, Muni, Cash and Derivatives) where Citi is consistently a dominant top 3 player in the market, Equity (Cash, Derivatives, Prime Brokerage, Futures, Listed Derivs, FXPB) where Citi has a significant growth program to continue to build out its capabilities and services; and Syndicates where we support both FI and EQ new issues and IPOs. Our Operations groups are core to the success of the Markets business and have significant impact across the lifecycle of a trade. We partner extensively with a range of internal stakeholders including Front Office Sales and Trading Desks, Compliance, Legal, Finance and HR; alongside having significant interaction with our external client base, playing a key role in the overall client experience. We have a Client relationship group, dedicated to overseeing the Organizational service performance and strategic partnership for our top tier client base, where we play a key role in supporting our global clients to ensure they have a first-class experience when doing business with Citi. Our Business Intelligence and Process Re-engineering group works alongside our Operations teams delivering automation solutions to solve for operational challenges. We partner with Citi's innovation labs to drive optimization, and overall play a pivotal role in enabling us to transform to achieve our target operating model. Our Technology partners develop and implement a wide range of applications that support the Operations, Change, Design and Implementation groups in providing innovative products and solutions. We have re-imagined how to provide technology and service in our domain through the alignment of our team vision, culture, and aggressive retirement plan for legacy applications and adoption of a micro-based containerized cloud environment. We encourage our people to create, explore and be adventurous whilst taking measured risk, adopting safe practices to protect the firm. Data lineage and optimization is core to how we develop our eco system. We are growing our capabilities using artificial intelligence, natural language processing and machine learning. Our roles entail ensuring we operate in a robust control environment, whilst in a fast-paced workplace. We comply with global regulations and internal policies and adopt a proactive approach to identifying opportunities to reduce risk through the continuous evaluation of our controls; to protect our clients, the firm, and our reputation. We work closely with our external global peers, partners, and regulators, and play an integral part in leading an agenda at the forefront to optimize and streamline processes and drive strategy across our industry. ------------------------------------------------- Job Family Group: Operations - Transaction Services ------------------------------------------------- Job Family: Transaction Capture Services ------------------------------------------------------ Time Type: Full time ------------------------------------------------------ Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citi") invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi . View the " EEO is the Law " poster. View the EEO is the Law Supplement . View the EEO Policy Statement . View the Pay Transparency Posting
Sep 21, 2022
Full time
This is an Assistant Vice President (AVP) role within the Markets Operations Organisation. The role sits within a newly created team in the Equity Derivative Middle Office with a primary function of adjusting live positions affected by Corporate Actions in the Front Office Risk System for all EMEA Equity Trading Desks. You will play a pivotal part in helping to support the lifecycle of a trade at key junctures. Working to ensure all positions are correctly captured in risk systems and flow through our front to back Operations teams, with no issues. This is a great opportunity to join a high performing, high profile and energized team providing key support on a daily basis, and working directly with our Global Traders and Clients. You will build a strong network with the Front and Middle Office functions and will also gain experience dealing with all types of traded securities from vanilla options to more complex exotic options and structured products We're seeking individuals with at least 5 years work experience, and the ideal candidate will be familiar with corporate actions and their effects on trading positions. You will have the opportunity to recommend creative suggestions and work on new and existing projects to improve processes and workflows to minimize losses from failed internal processes, inadequate controls, and emerging risk in order to better serve our Clients. This is an exciting opportunity to kick start your career at Citi! We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic team players, with a strong work ethic, who will join Markets Operations team and make a difference! Corporate Action Risk Management: Overseeing and executing a critical core operations activity to maintain correct risk through corporate action events and ensuring controls are continually monitored, and potential risks escalated on a timely basis Daily Collaboration across Global Clients, Trading, and Operations teams to provide solutions and identify/resolve root cause. Acting as key point of contact for the team across internal and external stakeholders Identifying trends, synergies and weaknesses across products and regions Recommending control enhancements as needed People & Inclusion Agenda: Promoting a culture of continuous improvement and cultivating a robust service and control environment Championing diversity and inclusion to create a working environment which allows our People to thrive and excel Organisational Transformation: Providing input to simplify, improve and measure processes by delivering enhancements to the control environment, and the customer journey with input to design techniques and digital automation Providing valuable input into strategic platform re-engineering initiatives, reducing manual touch points and aligning tech delivery vs. business goals and wallet share optimization Providing input into initiatives to continuously improve straight through processing (STP) rates, including the use of robotics, workflow and other innovative re-engineering techniques Qualifications: Over 5 years of experience in a related role Experience in dealing with Trade Bookings, Front to Back trade flows, Trade Support or Middle Office Functions Strong understanding of Equity Derivatives Demonstrated project management and delivery skills Ability to work under pressure and manage to deadlines Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication Attention to detail and problem-solving skills Process improvement and efficiency mindset Understanding of systems and technology platforms Expert Excel user and coding ability (VBA, SQL) for data analysis and process automation Education: Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience Organization Overview: Citi Markets Operations is currently at a pivotal point in its evolution and journey to implement a target operating model. We take pride and are passionate about our People and our culture. We are invested in our People and their development. We are transforming and simplifying our operating model, creating an exciting environment which encourages diversity of thought and inclusion. We are a dynamic, global, and diverse Organisation, with a presence in over 60 Countries; covering all front post execution Operations teams including product aligned Middle Office groups, Settlements, Margin, Asset Servicing, Listed Derivative & Commodities Operations. We support an extensive range of Capital Markets products and services including Fixed Income (FX, Rates, Credit, Muni, Cash and Derivatives) where Citi is consistently a dominant top 3 player in the market, Equity (Cash, Derivatives, Prime Brokerage, Futures, Listed Derivs, FXPB) where Citi has a significant growth program to continue to build out its capabilities and services; and Syndicates where we support both FI and EQ new issues and IPOs. Our Operations groups are core to the success of the Markets business and have significant impact across the lifecycle of a trade. We partner extensively with a range of internal stakeholders including Front Office Sales and Trading Desks, Compliance, Legal, Finance and HR; alongside having significant interaction with our external client base, playing a key role in the overall client experience. We have a Client relationship group, dedicated to overseeing the Organizational service performance and strategic partnership for our top tier client base, where we play a key role in supporting our global clients to ensure they have a first-class experience when doing business with Citi. Our Business Intelligence and Process Re-engineering group works alongside our Operations teams delivering automation solutions to solve for operational challenges. We partner with Citi's innovation labs to drive optimization, and overall play a pivotal role in enabling us to transform to achieve our target operating model. Our Technology partners develop and implement a wide range of applications that support the Operations, Change, Design and Implementation groups in providing innovative products and solutions. We have re-imagined how to provide technology and service in our domain through the alignment of our team vision, culture, and aggressive retirement plan for legacy applications and adoption of a micro-based containerized cloud environment. We encourage our people to create, explore and be adventurous whilst taking measured risk, adopting safe practices to protect the firm. Data lineage and optimization is core to how we develop our eco system. We are growing our capabilities using artificial intelligence, natural language processing and machine learning. Our roles entail ensuring we operate in a robust control environment, whilst in a fast-paced workplace. We comply with global regulations and internal policies and adopt a proactive approach to identifying opportunities to reduce risk through the continuous evaluation of our controls; to protect our clients, the firm, and our reputation. We work closely with our external global peers, partners, and regulators, and play an integral part in leading an agenda at the forefront to optimize and streamline processes and drive strategy across our industry. ------------------------------------------------- Job Family Group: Operations - Transaction Services ------------------------------------------------- Job Family: Transaction Capture Services ------------------------------------------------------ Time Type: Full time ------------------------------------------------------ Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citi") invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi . View the " EEO is the Law " poster. View the EEO is the Law Supplement . View the EEO Policy Statement . View the Pay Transparency Posting
BIG is a group of 500+ architects, engineers, urbanists, inventors, researchers and business minds from all over the world who are based in our New York, Copenhagen, London, Barcelona and Shenzhen offices. Our built work ranges from the most diverse urban playground and Michelin-star dining - to affordable housing that feels everything but, and a school among the verdant fjords of the Faroe Islands. Our vision spans travelling at supersonic speed with Hyperloop One, to living in floating cities, and eventually Mars! While we are led by a group of expert partners, directors and associates - a flat hierarchy and collaborative spirit are essential to our BIG ecosystem. We share our collective knowledge and expansive network through study trips and educational workshops. We are infectiously ambitious and unified by the shared mission to craft the world we want to live in, and to give form to our future, one project at a time. Our London office is looking for an ambitious, proactive and highly organized IT Manager with proven experience from a similar role within Microsoft 365, network configuration and management. The IT Manager will be a part of a global IT team consisting of 10 colleagues across the world and will be responsible for the daily IT operations of BIG's London office, while looking to solve local challenges together with the local IT Assistant. As the IT Manager, you will coordinate and prioritize projects with IT managers from our other offices and report directly to the CIO. The right candidate must have an interest in working across a broad range of technologies and the ability to troubleshoot a wide variety of issues. You must be committed to working in a self-motivated but collaborative manner, with a desire to continually learn and develop, in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Primary areas of responsibility: Provide dedicated and direct IT support to all BIG London staff in a professional manner Identify, categorise, prioritise, diagnose and resolve service incidents and service requests for the BIG London office, including but not limited to software, hardware, Microsoft Office 365, printers, scanners, telephone systems, as well as a range of standard software applications within the architecture industry Take ownership of emerging issues by troubleshooting and then implementing temporary and/or permanent solutions with the aim of restoring service to staff as soon as possible Ensure all service requests and incidents are accurately recorded and managed in the Service Desk's incident management system Communicate relevant updates to, and set clear service expectations with the CIO Liaise with BIG's IT service providers and be their first point of contact at the London office Create user accounts and reset passwords ensuring that the correct permissions are in place and data security is applied; this entails dealing with confidential information and ensuring full compliance in accordance with GDPR regulations and local legislation Provide feedback to the wider IT team on ticket trends or common issues occurring in the London office Negotiate new agreements with local IT service providers and suppliers Pro-actively plan and purchase new IT equipment in accordance with the needs of the London office and assist with relevant aspects of employee on- and off- boarding Monitor and research new developments in IT and make recommendations on implementation of alternative IT solutions We seek a person who: Has previous experience leading all IT initiatives in a professional office environment (experience from the creative sector is a plus) Is organized, structured and detail oriented with a positive can-do attitude Has the ability to work independently and collaborate in a team environment simultaneously Is able to communicate clearly and effectively with members of staff across all levels of seniority Has a professional presence, is capable of multi-tasking, and is service minded Is proactive and completes tasks with a sense of urgency Feels that no task is too little or too great Is a natural people-person who enjoys a busy and creative environment Demonstrates clear and concise English written and verbal communication and has excellent interpersonal skills Won't settle for status quo This job description reflects the core activities of the role and is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive; it is issued as a framework to outline the main areas of responsibility at the time of writing. There is a requirement for the post holder to recognize this and adopt a flexible approach to work. Application: Please upload your CV and any relevant references. We will contact you if your profile matches our requirements. Relevant applicants will be interviewed on an on-going basis, as we are seeking to fill this vacancy as soon as possible. This is a permanent, full-time position based out of BIG's London office. You must have permission to live and work in the UK. Salary will be subject to relevant experience and qualifications. Diversity has been part of our DNA since BIG's foundation. A multitude of cultures and backgrounds creates a new point of reference which leads to amazing insights. At BIG, we value, celebrate and support diversity because it makes our team, work and the built environment better. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and take affirmative action to employ equally regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.
Nov 10, 2021
Full time
BIG is a group of 500+ architects, engineers, urbanists, inventors, researchers and business minds from all over the world who are based in our New York, Copenhagen, London, Barcelona and Shenzhen offices. Our built work ranges from the most diverse urban playground and Michelin-star dining - to affordable housing that feels everything but, and a school among the verdant fjords of the Faroe Islands. Our vision spans travelling at supersonic speed with Hyperloop One, to living in floating cities, and eventually Mars! While we are led by a group of expert partners, directors and associates - a flat hierarchy and collaborative spirit are essential to our BIG ecosystem. We share our collective knowledge and expansive network through study trips and educational workshops. We are infectiously ambitious and unified by the shared mission to craft the world we want to live in, and to give form to our future, one project at a time. Our London office is looking for an ambitious, proactive and highly organized IT Manager with proven experience from a similar role within Microsoft 365, network configuration and management. The IT Manager will be a part of a global IT team consisting of 10 colleagues across the world and will be responsible for the daily IT operations of BIG's London office, while looking to solve local challenges together with the local IT Assistant. As the IT Manager, you will coordinate and prioritize projects with IT managers from our other offices and report directly to the CIO. The right candidate must have an interest in working across a broad range of technologies and the ability to troubleshoot a wide variety of issues. You must be committed to working in a self-motivated but collaborative manner, with a desire to continually learn and develop, in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Primary areas of responsibility: Provide dedicated and direct IT support to all BIG London staff in a professional manner Identify, categorise, prioritise, diagnose and resolve service incidents and service requests for the BIG London office, including but not limited to software, hardware, Microsoft Office 365, printers, scanners, telephone systems, as well as a range of standard software applications within the architecture industry Take ownership of emerging issues by troubleshooting and then implementing temporary and/or permanent solutions with the aim of restoring service to staff as soon as possible Ensure all service requests and incidents are accurately recorded and managed in the Service Desk's incident management system Communicate relevant updates to, and set clear service expectations with the CIO Liaise with BIG's IT service providers and be their first point of contact at the London office Create user accounts and reset passwords ensuring that the correct permissions are in place and data security is applied; this entails dealing with confidential information and ensuring full compliance in accordance with GDPR regulations and local legislation Provide feedback to the wider IT team on ticket trends or common issues occurring in the London office Negotiate new agreements with local IT service providers and suppliers Pro-actively plan and purchase new IT equipment in accordance with the needs of the London office and assist with relevant aspects of employee on- and off- boarding Monitor and research new developments in IT and make recommendations on implementation of alternative IT solutions We seek a person who: Has previous experience leading all IT initiatives in a professional office environment (experience from the creative sector is a plus) Is organized, structured and detail oriented with a positive can-do attitude Has the ability to work independently and collaborate in a team environment simultaneously Is able to communicate clearly and effectively with members of staff across all levels of seniority Has a professional presence, is capable of multi-tasking, and is service minded Is proactive and completes tasks with a sense of urgency Feels that no task is too little or too great Is a natural people-person who enjoys a busy and creative environment Demonstrates clear and concise English written and verbal communication and has excellent interpersonal skills Won't settle for status quo This job description reflects the core activities of the role and is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive; it is issued as a framework to outline the main areas of responsibility at the time of writing. There is a requirement for the post holder to recognize this and adopt a flexible approach to work. Application: Please upload your CV and any relevant references. We will contact you if your profile matches our requirements. Relevant applicants will be interviewed on an on-going basis, as we are seeking to fill this vacancy as soon as possible. This is a permanent, full-time position based out of BIG's London office. You must have permission to live and work in the UK. Salary will be subject to relevant experience and qualifications. Diversity has been part of our DNA since BIG's foundation. A multitude of cultures and backgrounds creates a new point of reference which leads to amazing insights. At BIG, we value, celebrate and support diversity because it makes our team, work and the built environment better. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and take affirmative action to employ equally regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.
Software Engineer needed for my client based in Bristol offering a flexible hybrid working model. My client is looking to expand their team with a very niche and exciting role. If you stem from a Software engineering and IT Support background or have experience in IT Support and looking for a route into Software Engineering then please don't hesitate to get in touch. Salary: £40k (DOE) Contract Type: Permanent My client want to attract and work with innovative, adaptable and proactive people to help them achieve One Mission as One Team. They offer the opportunity to work in a flexible, dynamic and diverse environment within their Training Support Hub and on their operations sites. You will bring expertise and fresh ideas to an environment where your contribution is really valued. As Software Engineer you will be part of a dedicated and diverse team. An exciting opportunity to broaden knowledge and skills set in a unique and interesting environment. You will build relationships with our stakeholders across all areas of the business, customer and supplier organisations. You will have the opportunity to experience both our headquarters and operating sites. If you are interested in joining our exceptional ICT team, keep reading to find out more details on this exciting role. You will: Provide technical support for Ascents Unified Communications. Provide database support for the ICT Team. Act as an Azure administrator for Ascents cloud services including user permissions. Act as the technical assistant for the MFTS BI system. Provide technical advice and support to the BI Developer, Babcock, Lockheed Martin and Users. Act as the technical assistant for the internal Graphics network. Provide assistance to sub-contractors for implementation of ICT, Audio Visual and MIS systems across MFTS. Provide support to the development and ongoing development of Ascents finance and HR systems. Provide administrative and user support for the Ascent ICT system. Manage and establish Concept of Operations What will make you successful? You will already have a breadth of fantastic IT experience, proven technical competence, but be keen to learn new technologies. You will have strong communication skills. You will love working in an environment where alternative tailored solutions are the answer, being able to navigate both yourself and stakeholders to a positive solution. You will know the importance of being able to work successfully in situations that can often be pressured. And you will also: Strong interpersonal skills, good analytical and problem solving skills. A high degree of self-motivation and the ability to work flexibly within tight deadlines with demanding stakeholders. General knowledge of programming languages (preferably Python) and confidence with learning new programming languages. The ability to communicate complicated technical concepts clearly, both verbally and in written form. Strong knowledge of IT systems including experience in; Active Directory Exposure to Azure Windows Server 2012 onwards Understanding of network protocols and services (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, MPLS) Virtualisation, VMWare/Hyper-V Modern Desktop Administration Microsoft 365 technologies Unified communications (MS Teams) Network Patch Management What can we offer you in return? Competitive salary Option to work using the hybrid home/office model Option for 9/10 working pattern if full time Equivalent to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (Extra days with length of service) Private BUPA health care for you and your family Pension plan (Up to 6% matched) Life Assurance (Up to 3 times your annual salary) Flexible benefits (Buying and selling of holiday, BUPA dental, cycle2work scheme, retail discounts) Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay Enhanced company sick pay which increases with length of service Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 free and confidential legal and wellbeing advice) Annual reviews of your salary and individual learning and development plan Mental Health Support and subscription to the Unmind platform for you and a plus one Free eye tests for DSE users and money towards any subsequent corrective glasses.
Nov 05, 2021
Full time
Software Engineer needed for my client based in Bristol offering a flexible hybrid working model. My client is looking to expand their team with a very niche and exciting role. If you stem from a Software engineering and IT Support background or have experience in IT Support and looking for a route into Software Engineering then please don't hesitate to get in touch. Salary: £40k (DOE) Contract Type: Permanent My client want to attract and work with innovative, adaptable and proactive people to help them achieve One Mission as One Team. They offer the opportunity to work in a flexible, dynamic and diverse environment within their Training Support Hub and on their operations sites. You will bring expertise and fresh ideas to an environment where your contribution is really valued. As Software Engineer you will be part of a dedicated and diverse team. An exciting opportunity to broaden knowledge and skills set in a unique and interesting environment. You will build relationships with our stakeholders across all areas of the business, customer and supplier organisations. You will have the opportunity to experience both our headquarters and operating sites. If you are interested in joining our exceptional ICT team, keep reading to find out more details on this exciting role. You will: Provide technical support for Ascents Unified Communications. Provide database support for the ICT Team. Act as an Azure administrator for Ascents cloud services including user permissions. Act as the technical assistant for the MFTS BI system. Provide technical advice and support to the BI Developer, Babcock, Lockheed Martin and Users. Act as the technical assistant for the internal Graphics network. Provide assistance to sub-contractors for implementation of ICT, Audio Visual and MIS systems across MFTS. Provide support to the development and ongoing development of Ascents finance and HR systems. Provide administrative and user support for the Ascent ICT system. Manage and establish Concept of Operations What will make you successful? You will already have a breadth of fantastic IT experience, proven technical competence, but be keen to learn new technologies. You will have strong communication skills. You will love working in an environment where alternative tailored solutions are the answer, being able to navigate both yourself and stakeholders to a positive solution. You will know the importance of being able to work successfully in situations that can often be pressured. And you will also: Strong interpersonal skills, good analytical and problem solving skills. A high degree of self-motivation and the ability to work flexibly within tight deadlines with demanding stakeholders. General knowledge of programming languages (preferably Python) and confidence with learning new programming languages. The ability to communicate complicated technical concepts clearly, both verbally and in written form. Strong knowledge of IT systems including experience in; Active Directory Exposure to Azure Windows Server 2012 onwards Understanding of network protocols and services (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, MPLS) Virtualisation, VMWare/Hyper-V Modern Desktop Administration Microsoft 365 technologies Unified communications (MS Teams) Network Patch Management What can we offer you in return? Competitive salary Option to work using the hybrid home/office model Option for 9/10 working pattern if full time Equivalent to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (Extra days with length of service) Private BUPA health care for you and your family Pension plan (Up to 6% matched) Life Assurance (Up to 3 times your annual salary) Flexible benefits (Buying and selling of holiday, BUPA dental, cycle2work scheme, retail discounts) Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay Enhanced company sick pay which increases with length of service Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 free and confidential legal and wellbeing advice) Annual reviews of your salary and individual learning and development plan Mental Health Support and subscription to the Unmind platform for you and a plus one Free eye tests for DSE users and money towards any subsequent corrective glasses.
System Support Team Leader Yate, Bristol £34k to £37k + 29% Pension & Great Benefits Excellent opportunity for a systems developer with project management and leadership skills to join a stable organisation offering a varied and interesting role where you will be well supported and well rewarded for your efforts. In this role you will be a team leader of the system controls team, making a difference by ensuring quality assurance and high performance, whilst developing good practice and service improvements. You will be overseeing the day-to-day management & performance of the team consisting of a system controls support officer and 8 controls officers. This role will split time between working from home and being office based in Yate. The ideal candidate will have worked in a similar systems support role previously. Experience managing and developing small teams is highly beneficial. Previous IT Applications, Software and Systems experience is advantageous. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a strong and stable organisation that puts a large emphasis on employee welfare, training, and development in a varied, interesting, and challenging role where you can progress your career. The role: *In this role you will lead on relevant end of year processing across 2 departments, service coordinating data releases, testing, and live updating which in turn requires coordinating resources, both internal and with software suppliers to meet both council and statutory timescales. *You will act as the Team Leader overseeing a team of officers within system development, ensuring the team stays up to date around wider technical developments and options, offering advice and guidance to all projects that impact on these systems. *Playing an integral role, you will ensure compliance is met with all relevant service level agreements, agreeing, and reporting performance against targets to enable high standards of customer care and operational efficiency. *You will be facilitating regular supervisory meetings with officers in accordance with HR policies and procedures and support the Assistant Manager in recruitment activities. *In the role you will work your working base will be split between our Yate office and home working. The person: *Previous IT Applications, Software, Systems experience *Degree qualified from a Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar field *Previous experience is a similar Systems Support position *Project Management and leadership experience
Oct 07, 2021
Full time
System Support Team Leader Yate, Bristol £34k to £37k + 29% Pension & Great Benefits Excellent opportunity for a systems developer with project management and leadership skills to join a stable organisation offering a varied and interesting role where you will be well supported and well rewarded for your efforts. In this role you will be a team leader of the system controls team, making a difference by ensuring quality assurance and high performance, whilst developing good practice and service improvements. You will be overseeing the day-to-day management & performance of the team consisting of a system controls support officer and 8 controls officers. This role will split time between working from home and being office based in Yate. The ideal candidate will have worked in a similar systems support role previously. Experience managing and developing small teams is highly beneficial. Previous IT Applications, Software and Systems experience is advantageous. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a strong and stable organisation that puts a large emphasis on employee welfare, training, and development in a varied, interesting, and challenging role where you can progress your career. The role: *In this role you will lead on relevant end of year processing across 2 departments, service coordinating data releases, testing, and live updating which in turn requires coordinating resources, both internal and with software suppliers to meet both council and statutory timescales. *You will act as the Team Leader overseeing a team of officers within system development, ensuring the team stays up to date around wider technical developments and options, offering advice and guidance to all projects that impact on these systems. *Playing an integral role, you will ensure compliance is met with all relevant service level agreements, agreeing, and reporting performance against targets to enable high standards of customer care and operational efficiency. *You will be facilitating regular supervisory meetings with officers in accordance with HR policies and procedures and support the Assistant Manager in recruitment activities. *In the role you will work your working base will be split between our Yate office and home working. The person: *Previous IT Applications, Software, Systems experience *Degree qualified from a Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar field *Previous experience is a similar Systems Support position *Project Management and leadership experience
Full Time (37 hours per week)
Salary: £31,153 - £36,169 per annum
Location: Canary Wharf, London
Ref No: USL314
Would you like to work in a modern higher education institution where student experience, customer service, academic quality, value for money and continuous improvement are at the forefront of how we make our decisions? If your answer is ‘yes’, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join us and experience it all for yourself by joining us as an IT Support Engineer!
As an IT Support Engineer you will be responsible for maintaining and improving the IT and AV provision at the University of Sunderland in London (UoSiL) that underpins the service delivery to students, staff and visitors.
You will have previous experience of working in a busy IT environment supporting customers with multiple technologies, alongside excellent attention to detail, analytical and communication skills. In addition you will have a demonstrable understanding of the importance of customer service skills in the context of the IT environment. For all IT-related essential and desirable criteria, please check the attached Job Description on the job vacancy page.
At the University of Sunderland in London, we offer you a unique opportunity to work with friendly and dedicated people and to have a real invaluable impact on our students’ learning experience and upon our success. We also offer you our commitment to training and development, a generous annual leave provision and our location in Canary Wharf with many transport links for easy access.
If you’re interested, up for the challenge and want to know more, please go to our job vacancies page http://jobs.sunderland.ac.uk/USL314 or by clicking the apply button below.
For an informal conversation about the role, you can contact Wouter Bouwer, Assistant Head of Student Administration and Systems (IT and Systems) via email at wouter.bouwer@sunderland.ac.uk .
Closing Date: 26 January 2020, midnight
Interviews: TBC
Please note that this role is not eligible for Tier 2 sponsorship in accordance with the Home Office Points Based Immigration System. Should you therefore require further information, please visit the Home Office website www.gov.uk
Jan 02, 2020
Full time
Full Time (37 hours per week)
Salary: £31,153 - £36,169 per annum
Location: Canary Wharf, London
Ref No: USL314
Would you like to work in a modern higher education institution where student experience, customer service, academic quality, value for money and continuous improvement are at the forefront of how we make our decisions? If your answer is ‘yes’, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join us and experience it all for yourself by joining us as an IT Support Engineer!
As an IT Support Engineer you will be responsible for maintaining and improving the IT and AV provision at the University of Sunderland in London (UoSiL) that underpins the service delivery to students, staff and visitors.
You will have previous experience of working in a busy IT environment supporting customers with multiple technologies, alongside excellent attention to detail, analytical and communication skills. In addition you will have a demonstrable understanding of the importance of customer service skills in the context of the IT environment. For all IT-related essential and desirable criteria, please check the attached Job Description on the job vacancy page.
At the University of Sunderland in London, we offer you a unique opportunity to work with friendly and dedicated people and to have a real invaluable impact on our students’ learning experience and upon our success. We also offer you our commitment to training and development, a generous annual leave provision and our location in Canary Wharf with many transport links for easy access.
If you’re interested, up for the challenge and want to know more, please go to our job vacancies page http://jobs.sunderland.ac.uk/USL314 or by clicking the apply button below.
For an informal conversation about the role, you can contact Wouter Bouwer, Assistant Head of Student Administration and Systems (IT and Systems) via email at wouter.bouwer@sunderland.ac.uk .
Closing Date: 26 January 2020, midnight
Interviews: TBC
Please note that this role is not eligible for Tier 2 sponsorship in accordance with the Home Office Points Based Immigration System. Should you therefore require further information, please visit the Home Office website www.gov.uk
IT Workshop Assistant
Are you passionate about IT and computers? Do you enjoy fixing and building various hardware devices? Will you be keen to join a well-established organisation that will support you in using and enhancing your technical IT skills considerably? Would you thrive in a busy environment that could involve working on 10-15+ machines at one time?
Please note that this role is based in Blandford and you will require your own transport to get to and from work due to there being no direct public transport.
You will be offered an excellent salary of £16-18,000 p.a. depending on experience with occasional salary reviews and an annual bonus based on performance. Other benefits include 32 days holiday including bank holidays and career progression opportunities with training and development programs.
Requirements
*Great interest and passion for computers, hardware, and everything IT
*Relevant experience in a technical workshop or similar IT role
*Must be extremely organised
*Excellent telephone communication skills
*Able to use own initiative at all times
*IT degree desirable
Summary of Responsibilities
*Building, repairing and upgrading PC's and other devices
*Reloading operating systems
*Ordering new kit for customers (e.g. hard-drives, RAM etc.) and preparing in-house
*Completing paperwork thoroughly and tracking parts
*Reconditioning machines for resell on eBay
*Looking at faulty returns, diagnosing the issues, and dealing with suppliers to get the products returned
*Stock ordering, labelling products, writing up and sending out quotes
*Basic server work
*Liaising directly with customers and give them updates on progress
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8:45am - 5:30pm (8:00am start on the first Monday of every month due to staff meeting).
Keywords: IT Support, 1st Line Support, Technical Workshop, IT Workshop, Hardware, PC, Computers, Information Technology, Hardware Engineer
Feb 21, 2016
IT Workshop Assistant
Are you passionate about IT and computers? Do you enjoy fixing and building various hardware devices? Will you be keen to join a well-established organisation that will support you in using and enhancing your technical IT skills considerably? Would you thrive in a busy environment that could involve working on 10-15+ machines at one time?
Please note that this role is based in Blandford and you will require your own transport to get to and from work due to there being no direct public transport.
You will be offered an excellent salary of £16-18,000 p.a. depending on experience with occasional salary reviews and an annual bonus based on performance. Other benefits include 32 days holiday including bank holidays and career progression opportunities with training and development programs.
Requirements
*Great interest and passion for computers, hardware, and everything IT
*Relevant experience in a technical workshop or similar IT role
*Must be extremely organised
*Excellent telephone communication skills
*Able to use own initiative at all times
*IT degree desirable
Summary of Responsibilities
*Building, repairing and upgrading PC's and other devices
*Reloading operating systems
*Ordering new kit for customers (e.g. hard-drives, RAM etc.) and preparing in-house
*Completing paperwork thoroughly and tracking parts
*Reconditioning machines for resell on eBay
*Looking at faulty returns, diagnosing the issues, and dealing with suppliers to get the products returned
*Stock ordering, labelling products, writing up and sending out quotes
*Basic server work
*Liaising directly with customers and give them updates on progress
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8:45am - 5:30pm (8:00am start on the first Monday of every month due to staff meeting).
Keywords: IT Support, 1st Line Support, Technical Workshop, IT Workshop, Hardware, PC, Computers, Information Technology, Hardware Engineer