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Application Analyst De Montfort University (DMU) Information Technology & Media Services Ref. D-60931380-02 Grade E, £27,511 - £33,797 per annum Permanent, Full-time Leicester Build your career, join De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester as an IT Application Analyst De Montfort University is a large University with a commitment to the public good and is proud of its achievements in successfully supporting students from diverse backgrounds which are underrepresented within Higher Education. Faculty / Directorate Recent major investments in IT include a £13m programme to refresh our IT infrastructure; and the current multi-million pound Core Systems Modernisation programme, delivering transformative change underpinned by the implementation of SAP Finance, HR/Payroll, Student Lifecycle management and CRM. With these foundations in place the next stage is to deliver a digital revolution, leveraging opportunities provided by technologies such as cloud based services, data analytics, the Internet of Things and Office 365. Role The Application Analyst position exists in a dynamic friendly Applications team supporting a large portfolio of applications, delivering business critical, student facing services within the ITMS directorate. As a member of the Applications Team, the post holder is responsible for managing and supporting a range of application systems and to be an authoritative expert in some areas. You will work with functional teams across ITMS working in collaboration with supplier and business staff to deliver a full range of Application analyst activities. You will work collaboratively with specialists for architecture, service management and security/governance to ensure best practice is followed. Ideal Candidate You will have experience in supporting applications in large or complex organisations, including the monitoring of support calls and compliance to agreed service levels. You will have great communication skills along with strong analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills. You will have strong collaboration and facilitation skills with a good understanding of inter-team working. DMU strives for our staff to be as diverse as our student body. We have a diverse and progressive leadership team who strongly advocate the need to ensure the university enables all talent to flourish. Applications to this post are encouraged from all members of the community, flexible working options will be considered. To discover more and apply, please go to: https://bit.ly/2mRKBqW Closing date: 31st October 2019.    

Purpose of Job This is a newly formed role and we will look to the successful candidate to adapt with the changing  needs  This role will be responsible for ensuring that all IT services are successfully delivered across the Gallery by maintaining the IT environment including; supporting the technical systems, system upgrades, interfaces and customisations, infrastructure, applications, help desk support, security and IT governance. In addition, this role will assist the IT & Systems Manager in identifying opportunities to ensure the technology, systems and tools used are fully integrated and embedded throughout the Gallery, with a view to maximising performance, optimising efficiency and creating a sustainable platform for future growth. To support with the Gallery’s CRM & Ticketing system (Tessitura)  Responsibilities Provide dedicated first line IT support to users across the organisation both in person, online and on the telephone in a professional manner as required. Communicate updates and set clear service expectations with various departments and service customers. Ensure all service requests and incidents are successfully and accurately recorded and managed in the Service Desk's incident management system. Identify, categorise, prioritise, diagnose and resolve ICT service incidents and service requests including but not limited to software, hardware, operating systems (windows and Mac), Microsoft Office 365, printers, scanners, telephone systems and a range of software applications across the Gallery. Prioritise and deal with the Incidents and service requests according to agreed business significance or customer needs. To liaise with the Gallery’s outsourced IT provider and to be the first point of contact for them at the Gallery To take ownership of issues by carrying out problem analysis to implement temporary or permanent fixes with the aim of restoring service to the customer as soon as possible; escalating incidents to IT & Systems Manager where necessary. To create user accounts and reset passwords ensuring that the correct permissions and data security are applied. This entails dealing with confidential information ensuring full compliance with the data protection act. Feedback to wider team on ticket trends or common issues occurring Maintain asset and change management records, including software licences, and technical specifications information. Infrastructure and Servers: Administration and monitoring of DPG network for security and performance purposes Including Switches, Firewall, Servers, web-filters, anti-virus and reporting tools. Administration and monitoring of DPG Virtual IT environment, Office/Exchange 365 and monitoring of backups. Monitoring and maintaining the on-premises servers including but not limited to domain controller, back-up servers, data servers, Proxy servers, online back-ups and VPN. Provide support to IT & Systems Manager with WAN/LAN, Fibre cable over Ethernet (FCoE), routing, switching, IP protocols, DNS and DHCP.  Tessitura Provide Gallery wide support with setting up events and exhibitions on Gallery’s ticketing system (Tessitura) based on various needs of other departments. Assist with configuration settings and amendments as required as instructed by the line manager. Raise any support issue on the ticketing software with the Tessitura support team and following it through to the resolution. Provide Gallery wide training on Tessitura to new and existing staff. Enable staff to use Tessitura effectively and efficiently. Support with the ticketing software upgrade including UAT, regression testing and bug reporting. Provide support with producing queries and reports to meet the requirements of these teams, or be able to assist their staff in producing their own reports and build their capacity for doing so System upgrades and projects Provide support to the IT & Systems Manager with the system upgrades, projects and other regular maintenance tasks as required Install, test and maintain desktop, laptops, mobile devices, audio-visual equipment and other IT and infrastructure related devices as necessary. Assist the IT & Systems Manager in maintaining and testing the Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plan from an IT and network infrastructure perspective. Ensure compliance with data protection (GDPR) and other Gallery’s security and IT policies. This job description is not exhaustive and the postholder may be required to perform other duties as may be reasonably determined by the role’s line manager, the Head of Operations & IT or the Gallery as circumstances require.

IT Manager Position summary This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative IT professional with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to take on a leading role in developing the IT function within Proforest. Key responsibilities are IT strategy and security management, effectiveness of IT systems, capacity building and overseeing with external service providers. About Proforest Proforest is a not-for-profit, mission-driven organisation that works throughout agricultural and forest product supply chains to help achieve sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Proforest is an established world leader in the development and implementation of sustainable production and responsible sourcing with a global presence. Our head office is in the UK with regional offices in Malaysia, Ghana, Colombia and Brazil. Main Responsibilities: IT Strategy and security management Lead on the development and implementation of a long-term IT roadmap to improve effectiveness and security of IT systems Identify IT security risks, evaluate mitigation options and carry out suitable measures to ensure security of company networks, systems and data Develop a business continuity plan   System development Be aware of new technologies, engage with stakeholders to identify their technology needs and support implementation of appropriate solutions Review if existing systems are fit for purpose and implement improvements Develop IT policies and operating procedures. Maintain documentation of networks, systems and processes   Capacity Building Develop a global team of IT power users to strengthen IT capacity in regional offices Develop guidance documents and training material. Provide training as required   Incident response, user support and maintenance Coordinate and oversee external IT support provider to ensure that incidents, issues, end-user support and regular maintenance is carried-out according to standards   Qualifications, experience and skills Professional IT qualification (e.g. computer science, network engineering, etc.) At least 3 years of relevant work experience in a similar role Network administration and management, especially Windows server, HyperV, AD, GPO, DHCP/DNS Configuration and troubleshooting of laptop and desktop computers Microsoft environments, especially Office 365 ecosystem and Azure Database and Business Intelligence solutions Security infrastructure and cyber security best practices, including BCP and disaster recovery Excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills with the ability to build effective working relationships and operate in a geographically distributed, multi-cultural environment Highly developed organisational skills and solution-oriented approach including prioritisation, project management and time management An enthusiastic, motivated and pro-active approach with the ability to manage own workload effectively A drive and desire for continuous professional development   Salary and practical details Salary range: £30,000-34,000 Location: Oxford, UK (although this position may be hosted in one of our overseas offices) Full time permanent position   To apply Send your CV, a brief cover letter that describes how you meet the requirements for this position and confirmation that you are already eligible to work in the UK to personnel@proforest.net Application deadline: 20 October 2019    

We are recruiting an Applications Developer. The Applications developer will work in the IT Applications Team and the wider IT Department with the aim of enhancing productivity, working mainly on web applications front end, improving the existing structure and creating new and functional designs. The successful candidate and will be involved with providing user support and collaboration with other teams, professional implementation of requirements, and helping reach the desired result within project parameters. The ideal candidate will be an experienced developer and proficient on the following types of technology: .NET framework. C#, Javascript, JQuery, HTML5, CSS/LESS. MVC architecture, security best practice. Visual Studio 2017 Ent, Git, SourceTree, NuGet. ReSharper, CodeMaid. NUnit, FakeItEasy. We’re looking for people with a Software Engineering degree or equivalent mix of qualifications, training, and experience, able to work collaboratively with bespoke systems. If you’ve also interested in gaining a unique insight into a leading arts organisation, please apply via the link below. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is: 12:00 noon, Wednesday 3rd October 2019. For further queries please email  recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk            We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and welcome applications from everyone. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies. HR Department 2019

Chemonics seeks a Global Technology Support Manager to be based in the United Kingdom (UK) office. The Global Technology Support Manager provides technology oversight and management services to support Chemonics’ users and projects. The manager develops, implements, and promotes standards, systems, and resources for supporting Chemonics’ users, as well as those participating with proposals and projects and provides technical support to the UK office in addition to providing remote support to field offices located around the world. The Manager will be assigned to support laptops, mobile devices, printers, A/V, and provide Office 365 application expertise. This position identifies and promotes customer support services, contributes to new business efforts, and can effectively communicate the connection between all duties and responsibilities with the larger goals of the company. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.  Responsibilities include: Provides technical support to the UK office in addition to providing remote support to field offices around the world.   Manages the ticket queue, allocating resources, and communicating with staff as appropriate Identifies and investigates technical issues and provides resolution and follow-up to end users. Escalates more complex problems to Tier 3 technical staff Takes direct, appropriate and timely action to meet staff needs and resolve basic technology issues Administrates Active Directory including Azure Active Directory, AD Connect, AD/ADP Sync, Group Policies, DNS, replication, and directory synchronization  Assists with Office 365 user account management including creating, managing, maintaining, disabling and deleting all Office 365 and on premises accounts, security groups, distribution groups, public folders, shared mailboxes and meeting/resource rooms  Assists with the assignment of Office 365 licenses to staff and ensuring the availability of licenses for incoming staff   Assigns SharePoint permissions by implementing the Information Security Framework owned by the Data Quality and Governance Team  Oversees the preparation of desktop and laptop images using the appropriate tools. (Symantec, Avamar, System Center Configuration Manager) Monitors network devices for uptime and troubleshoots connectivity issues Organizes and participates in project start-ups, close outs and operations, including IT Systems recommendations, design and optimization, and other initiatives to promote the stability and efficiency of the field office IT systems including on-site visits to implement and/or troubleshoot IT systems Participates in new business work and assists with writing IT cost proposals for proposal teams Works with other GTI teams to standardize home office and project office set up to accommodate enterprise application deployment and other new technologies Provides Audio/Video (A/V) support, which includes assisting and training end-users on the proper use of A/V equipment and new corporate hardware and software applications Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolve issues with network, printers, laptop, and A/V components Configures user VOIP phones and voicemail Documents technical systems process and procedures and gets actively involved in promoting new technologies or new systems or procedures Provides formal and informal training to staff on Chemonics tools and systems Effectively communicates the functions, roles and responsibilities of GTI to staff Maintains and expand technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies and Chemonics practice networks Undertakes assignments on projects or special initiatives as appropriate Participates in the development of the department’s strategic plans, training materials and tools Serves as acting director as required Performs other tasks and responsibilities required by supervisor Qualifications: Degree in computer science or related technology field required, or equivalent combination of education and work experience Technical helpdesk experience required, including demonstrated experience with network security best practices and configurations, as well as administration of Office 365, Microsoft Exchange online, Powershell, and SharePoint Ability to conceptualize, plan, manage, and support network environments Demonstrated understanding of Microsoft operating systems, Microsoft Office applications, networking, and PC hardware Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present ideas in a user-friendly language to non-technical staff and end users Ability to solve technical, managerial or operational problems and evaluate options based on relevant information, resources, well-rounded experience, and knowledge Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple tasks, prioritize workload and complete work Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity Experience living or working in developing countries preferred Willingness to work overseas for up to 4 weeks per year and to consider long-term overseas assignments Strong organizational and work prioritization skills and attention to detail Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity Proficiency in regional or geographic language preferred UK work authorization required  Application Instructions:   Apply through our  UK Career Center  by September 19, 2019. No telephone inquiries, please. However, if you are not able to apply through our Career Center due to a disability,  underlying health condition or for some other legitimate reason, or require an adjustment to do so, please contact us at  applicantrequest@chemonics.com . Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and finalists will be contacted.   Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and we are opposed to discrimination on any grounds. We are committed to creating a diverse environment, and therefore all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, age, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity. We look forward to receiving your application.  Chemonics values the protection of your personal data. If you are in the European Union, please read our EU Recruiting Data Privacy Notice to learn about how we process your personal data. Please use the following link to access the EU Recruiting Data Privacy Notice:  https://chemonics.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/EU-Recruiting-Data-Privacy-Notice-12.2018.pdf .

Salary: £25,383 + excellent pension & benefits   Location: Deeside, Wales, CH5 2LS : Warrington, North West, WA5 7ZT   Join the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and have a future that matters: Be proud; Be challenged; Be unique.   Job description   You will have the opportunity work on software and hardware solutions that solve real, and often unique, technical problems. As an Embedded Software Developer, you’ll be supported in your delivery of work packages both independently and collaboratively.   Designing, developing and documenting electronic hardware and software projects to the highest standards.   Responsibilities   Your work will be hugely varied, project time scales range from a couple of weeks to a few years. You’ll be working across a variety of technology stacks, so we need adaptable and passionate people to use the training we provide to tackle new problems as we continue to push technology forward. At Security Services Group (SSG) you’ll see how your work can really make a difference.   SSG will invest heavily in your career development through technical training programmes, professional accreditation, mentoring and on-the-job training.   Essential Experience:   Experience of electronics projects using ARM, Raspberry pi, Arduino or any other project of that nature.   About our Team   Security Services Group (SSG) plays a vital role in protecting some of the UK’s most important and sensitive sites.   SSG employs around 200 highly skilled staff responsible for the design, installation and maintenance of security systems across the MOD estate (including AWE, DSTL and the Clyde), other government departments (including FCO, No10, Cabinet Office, Royal Palaces and the Parliamentary estate) and other sensitive sites across the UK and overseas. See more on https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/security-services-group   Benefits   We are passionate about delivering great things for our customers. But we also know you will have a life outside of work; we respect your priorities and our industry leading flexible working practices will give you real freedom to balance work and life.   We employ talented people who challenge and guide each other. At DIO you will work within a highly capable team who will support you to develop your skills, knowledge and experience.   Some of the many benefits you will receive:   Professional and Personal Development of skills Flexi-time scheme upon completion of 6 months service Alternative working practices 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service In addition to 8 public holidays per year you will also receive leave for HM The Queen’s birthday. Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period for volunteer reserve commitments. Special Paid Leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave. Highly competitive pension scheme Most sites have good travel links with free car parking; many also have other facilities such as a Sports & Social Club, Gym and/or site shops.   For further information regarding this vacancy please contact Stephen Lynch Email: Stephen.lynch719@mod.gov.uk Telephone: 01925 626308   Applications must be made online at Civil Service Jobs.   Please enter 8336 into the Vacancy Reference field to be taken to the full job advert.   Closing date: 26 September 2019.    

RSMB is a specialist audience measurement company based in the Central London. We are looking for a Junior IT Developer to join our IT Department. RSMB is one of the market leaders in TV audience measurement design, operation and quality control. The Junior IT Developer is responsible for carrying out a variety of operational, production and software development functions across all areas of RSMB business. These include: TV systems for BARB, Radio systems for RAJAR, RSMB’s internal data analysis systems and RSMB’s Data Integration Business. The Junior IT Developer will be expected to assist in a range of general duties within the department if and when required so to do.   Ideal candidate will have a number of the following attributes: [Note that it is not expected that new recruits necessarily have these core skills merely that they have the aptitude and ambition to acquire them.] Some working knowledge of Oracle SQL, PL/SQL or APEX Some knowledge of VB/VB.NET Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office This role requires acute attention to detail and the ability to understand new data sources, how to load and manipulate those using existing Oracle tools and systems developed by RSMB as well as help develop these systems further as the business grows and develops. It needs a team player who understands their key role in working for a small company and they should be conscientious and able to show initiative.   Salary This is a permanent position , to start ASAP with a salary of £28K - £35K per annum (and benefits) dependent upon experience and skillset. Benefits RSMB benefits including company pension scheme; private medical insurance, permanent health insurance, life insurance, season ticket loan and childcare voucher scheme. Please note , we can only contact candidates who have the right to work in the UK. Only successful interview candidates will be contacted.

RSMB is a specialist audience measurement company based in the Central London. We are looking for an IT Developer to join our IT Department. RSMB is one of the market leaders in TV audience measurement design, operation and quality control. The IT Developer is responsible for carrying out a variety of production and software development functions across all areas of RSMB’s business. These include: TV systems for BARB, Radio systems for RAJAR, RSMB’s Data analysis systems and RSMB’s Data Integration Business. The IT Developer will be expected to assist in a range of general duties within the department if and when required so to do.   Ideal candidate will have a number of the following attributes: Good working knowledge of Oracle SQL, PL/SQL or APEX Very good knowledge of VB/VB.NET Good knowledge of Microsoft Office This role requires acute attention to detail and the ability to understand new data sources, how to load and manipulate those using existing Oracle tools and systems developed by RSMB as well as help develop these systems further as the business grows and develops. It needs a team player who understands their key role in working for a small company and they should be conscientious and able to show initiative.   Salary This is a permanent position , to start ASAP with a salary of £35K - £45K per annum (and benefits) dependent upon experience and skillset. Benefits RSMB benefits including company pension scheme; private medical insurance, permanent health insurance, life insurance, season ticket loan and childcare voucher scheme. Please note , we can only contact candidates who have the right to work in the UK. Only successful interview candidates will be contacted.

Summary We are looking for a Trainee Support Engineer to provide pro-active assistance to our production team working across a broad range of technologies. Training will be provided  to match the below role specification where necessary. You will be responsible for first line support via our ticketing system as well as by phone and in person and to be successful in this role you will have a problem-solving attitude along with the ability to give clear technical instructions. Office based full-time role, occasional weekend work will be required and compensated with time off in lieu.    Main Duties   Addressing user tickets regarding hardware, software and networking Build and install PCs, Macs, telephone systems, wireless networks and peripheral devices related to desktop infrastructure Manage and deploy software licenses  Maintain installations with routine maintenance Manage and troubleshoot conferencing solutions (Webex, Zoom, Skype etc.)  Ensure all issues are properly logged Prioritise and manage several open issues at any one time  Tracking issues through to resolution Properly escalate unresolved issues to Head of IT & Production Director Keeping IT records up to date and accurate Document technical knowledge in the form of standards  Move computers and desks when needed, oversee office moves Person Specification   Thrives in a varied, people facing role Natural problem solver  Excellent communicator  Pro-active and responsive Friendly and helpful  Organised and methodical  Required Qualifications / Experience Required Any IT related work experience  Good communication skills, both written and verbal    Desirable Relevant certifications (e.g. MCP, MCSE, ITIL) Degree in relevant field (e.g. Computer Science, Networking, Information Systems)   Please note training will be given for this role.

Job Title :  Infrastructure Engineer Salary: £26,999 - £34,788 depending on experience  Hours : 36.25 hours per week (Monday – Friday) Contract : Permanent, full-time Location: Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters 146 Bolton Road, Swinton, Manchester, M27 8US   ** PLEASE APPLY FOR THIS JOB DIRECTLY VIA GREATER.JOBS AS A FULL APPLICATION NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED **   Your role:- Greater Manchester Combined Authority are looking for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer. The successful candidate will have good knowledge of ICT Infrastructure, including the design, implementation, transition, support and documentation of new systems and services. You will be heavily involved in the day to day business as usual work relating to the ICT Infrastructure, including such tasks as building and administering servers, maintaining the virtual and physical server backups, configuring and responding to alerts, providing support to the 1st and 2nd line teams, working on support incidents and requests. Plus, the general maintenance and administration of the Infrastructure toolset. There will be an expectation for you to divide your time up to work on small, medium and large projects when required. Examples of upcoming and current projects include: an Office 365 migration, a SharePoint Online migration, a desktop refresh, a multi-site DMZ implementation, a MFD refresh and a Windows 10 migration. About you:- You will have: ·         Been educated to degree level or have proven relevant experience within ICT Infrastructure ·         Proven experience working within a 2nd and 3rd line support team ·         Proven experience of technical research, design, implementation, transition and support across a wide range of technologies. ·         Proven experience of building, managing and maintaining a virtual and physical server infrastructure, including web servers ·         The ability to provide 3rd line technical support to the organisation with the ability to act as the ‘last line’ of internal technical support for the organisation, working with technology vendors and 3rd party support teams when required ·         A good proven understanding of cloud technology and web facing infrastructure ·         Proven experience leading on project work relating to Infrastructure ·         An understanding of IG and ICT security standards ·         Proven experience managing and administering a broad technical infrastructure toolset ·         The ability to produce or improve documentation to a high standard to support newly implemented Infrastructure solutions ·         The ability to transition new solutions in an effective and well documented way to others within the support team. ·         The Ability to demonstrate a good knowledge of administering, enterprise class, Microsoft based technology covering a number of the following key areas: ·    Exchange On-Prem and Online ·    System Center Configuration Manager ·    System Center Operations Manager ·    IIS Server ·    ADFS, WAP and routing and remote access ·    O365 ·    All current and supported Windows Server and Workstation Operating Systems ·    Identity Management ·    Direct Access ·   Print Server ·    Azure ·   In-depth experience of AD-DS and Group policy ·    Data Protection Manager ·    Good proven experience of backup and DR technologies ·    Good proven knowledge and experience of web facing infrastructure, TCP/IP, VPN, DNS, DMZ, etc ·    Excellent proven knowledge of VMware and NetApp technology, including VMware 6.5 and ‘Data on Tap’ ·    The ability to work and respond quickly to the pressures of a fast paced and diverse organisation that is embracing multi-agency working and becoming highly collaborative ·     Experience managing incidents/requests passed over from the Service Desk, providing first class technical support/solutions and escalating calls where appropriate, working within an ITIL environment   The following will be an advantage: ·  Some understanding of the Agile or PRINCE2 Project methodologies ·  Some experience creating low and high level technical design documents ·  Experience administering a Solarwinds monitoring platform ·  Some experience with LAN/WAN technologies · Experience using network load balancers and understanding of Cisco and or Palo Alto technology, including firewall administration and switching ·  Experience administering the security of systems; ensure they comply with existing organisational standards, considering the Data Protection Act and any other relevant legislation About us:- The Digital Services team manage and support the Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s ICT infrastructure technology and systems environment. We: ·   Lead the Digital, Data and Technology function and strategy for GMCA ·   Set and enforce standards for digital services including considerations of data security ·   Help the business to choose the right solution and technology, keeping the context of partnership in mind ·   Provide guidance and advice for consistent, coherent, high quality digital services ·   Support North West Fire Control who provide a service to GMFRS as well as Cheshire, Lancashire and Cumbria.     We employ around 38 staff, mostly based in Fire and Rescue Services HQ, 146 Bolton Road in Swinton. We also support the GMCA HQ at Churchgate house, Oxford Street, Manchester and 47 Fire stations, Training Centres and Data Centres across greater Manchester. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Ben Lancaster ( lancasterb@manchesterfire.gov.uk ) As an employer, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of a number of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers including; Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS); waste; environment; work and skills; research; public sector reform; police, crime and criminal justice; homelessness; the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Commissioning Hub. We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability. The GMCA is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. To find out more about working for us please click here  https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/   Employees on the redeployment register will be given priority for any vacancies in the first instance. If employees are identified as a match from the register then the vacancy may be withdrawn or put on hold pending an outcome.  

If you are looking to join a global progressive organisation who value their employees, then read on... Due to continued growth, a new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mobile Developer to join our clients proactive team based on the outskirts of Edinburgh. You will be responsible for providing mobile solutions to the field-based employees throughout the UK. You will author and maintain applications and documentation to a high standard and be involved in development tasks, debugging, unit testing, defect fixes and hot fixes. This position requires someone who can articulate solutions and have confidence in making recommendations, as it will include face to face end user interaction. Essential experience: Commercial Xamarin.Andriod and C# .NET experience SQL Server including T/SQL and use of analytical functions Asynchronous programming techniques SOLID principles Design patterns In return an excellent salary, Pension and Life Assurance is on offer.

GLOBAL CANOPY, OXFORD RESEARCHER- DATA PROJECTS FIXED TERM CONTRACT UNTIL MARCH 2021, FULL-TIME FROM £25,000 PER ANNUM, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Global Canopy is an innovative environmental organisation that targets the market forces destroying tropical forests. Since 2001, we have been testing new approaches to tackling deforestation, and guiding companies, investors and governments worldwide to think differently about our planet's forests. This is a unique opportunity to be at the heart of an international team, who are breaking exciting new ground in the pursuit of more transparent and sustainable supply chains. The successful candidate will be an individual with a passion for innovation and teamwork, and experience of managing data, and developing databases. Global Canopy has and continues to build a significant database of corporate policies and risks associated with deforestation. As Researcher – Data projects, you will carry out database management and data analysis on these databases in order to support Global Canopy’s work engaging with companies to address deforestation. The successful candidate will support on developing the structure of Global Canopy’s databases, integrating, curating and managing the data – which is constantly being created and sourced from a range of places. The objective for this role will be to ensure the data is readily available and you will work to find innovative ways to query the data. The ultimate aim is to support the research on how companies do or don’t address deforestation. If you are an experienced and passionate about database management, manipulation and coding, specifically with SQL, R and Python and you have the ability to problem solve and identify opportunities for improvement in existing systems and research approaches, then we want to hear from you. For further details and the specification that is required for this role are described in more detail in our recruitment pack, which is available on our website provided below. https://www.globalcanopy.org/get-involved/jobs/researcher-data-projects   Global Canopy offers excellent benefits including 28 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays, generous pension contribution, healthcare cash back plan and flexible working.  To apply for the position, please send an up-to date CV and covering letter by email to jobs@globalcanopy.org . Applications will close at 9am on Tuesday 11 September 2019.

Childrensalon is an award-winning and leading multi-brand retailer for childrenswear. We were established in 1952 and were one of the first childrenswear retailer to enter the online space. Our amazing products and customer service have proven to be our key drivers of the business and we are now selling to customers all over the world. We have experienced significant growth over the past few years, and along the way we have amassed vast quantities of data that we are now keen to exploit. We currently have a great team of people providing standard business reports as well as any ad-hoc reporting required to the business. We are looking to take that to the next level with the creation of a fully-fledged BI function, which explores innovative solutions to advance data analytics in order to drive the business forward, keeping us at the forefront of technology. Responsibilities: Manage the workload of the BI team, ensuring that projects are on schedule and to specification, constantly improving what is already there; whilst mentoring the team in their own personal development Work with other departments to create monthly/weekly reports and other ad-hoc analysis to support their departmental strategy Understand our business and the many markets we operate in, using the data we have through analysis, presenting findings and recommendations to the key stakeholders Formulate the information we would need to develop our understanding of our sales channel, customers, products and markets; regularly performing data review on the different business areas Communicate key findings and analysis that will be helpful for department heads, understanding the audience and customising the information in a way they would understand and be able to utilise effectively Contribute to the development of data gathering channels in order to gain additional useful data or enrich the current data Identify relevant external data sources to support and enhance the evaluation and summary of the data results Keep up-to-date with industry information within retail, e-commerce as well as BI in order to suggest improvements or enhance our analytics Review key competitor regularly to assess and analyse potential impact on the company Requirements: We are looking for somebody who understands the challenges and opportunities that growth presents and can formulate and execute a BI strategy that will help us to achieve our objectives over the coming years. You will have gained experience in an e-commerce environment and have done data manipulation, data extraction, statistical analysis and forecasting Ideally you will have significant experience with Power BI (or another enterprise level BI platform), Google Analytics, and of course be an expert at Excel You’ll need to have great people skills as you will be liaising with stakeholders at all levels in the business to both determine their needs and to sell your own ideas to them. You will have experience in leading and managing a team You will have the ability to be agile and excel in a fast-changing environment You will have great attention to detail and enjoy problem-solving You will have shown evidence of commercial awareness within the retail industry, and be able to source and integrate third-party data to add value and context to our reporting, helping us to make those key decisions that will really drive the business forward As this is a new role, you will be forging a new path for the team and yourself, forming a yearly strategic plan for the role of BI and analytics within the company. Ideally you will have demonstrated your ability to take the initiative to formulate a strategic plan Childrensalon offers a highly competitive salary, company pension plan, health plan, subsidised gym membership, in-house yoga classes, company shuttle, generous holiday allowance and company discount. We are ranked #34 on the 2019 Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For list and proud to be a member of the Living Wage Foundation.  Childrensalon is an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or team member receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race. If you are interested please apply to careers@childrensalon.com with your CV and covering letter about why you would like to work for us.

Job Title:                    IT IS Networks Team Manager Department:               Library & Information Services, Information Services Division Location:                    Llandaff          Grade:                        7B                   Salary:                        £43,267 - £44,559 Tenure:                       Permanent Hours:                        37                    Accountable to:         IT Infrastructure Services Manager This job description is indicative, not prescriptive, and the balance of duties will be in accordance with the contract of employment. Role Summary: This is a key post that will contribute to the ambitions of the University’s Strategic Plan 2017/18 – 2022/23. Responsible to the IT Infrastructure Services Manager for the management of the Networks Team, in order to support and develop the communication infrastructure, telephony and IT security. Particularly, the post holder will be expected to ensure appropriate measures are in place to secure Cardiff Met’s services and data, and lead specific developments in line with business requirements and infrastructure roadmaps that require a high degree of co-ordination, technical involvement and expertise.   Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to motivate, support, co-ordinate and prioritise the development and operational work of the Networks team.   Be the escalation point for IT security, telephony and communication infrastructure related issues.   Following Cardiff Met’s project management guidelines, responsible for managing and reporting on IT related projects and developments.   Closing date: 30 August 2019   For further information about this role and to apply please visit: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/jobs    

Applications are invited for 2 posts of ICT Technical Architect.  These posts can be based at Dorset Police’s HQ at Winfrith, near Dorchester or Devon and Cornwall Police Headquarters at Middlemoor, Exeter. The commencing salary is £39,705 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £43,779 per annum.  This post does not attract allowances.  This post attracts flexi time. These posts are based on 37 hours per week but we welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis and are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need.  The primary responsibility will be to act as the Principal Design/Technical Lead, providing the link between managers, designers, developers and users on all aspects of design and architectural alignment supporting the future development and sustainability of Alliance ICT and ensuring that we can meet the demands of digital policing. The architects will deliver a consistent approach to project design and implementation, whilst ensuring a robust and dependable network infrastructure is maintained.  For further details or an informal discussion please contact Gary Gillard, ICT Strategy Manager on 07739 777461 or email at  Gary.GILLARD@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk    alternatively contact Head of ICT Andy Bennington on 01202 006084 or email at Andy.Bennington@dorset.pnn.police.uk If you are interested further details of this role, relevant application form and associated documents, can be found by visiting our  website .  Closing date for completed applications is 30 August 2019  CVs will not be accepted.

ARE YOU A BUDDING SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR WITH A STRONG CUSTOMER FOCUSED BACKGROUND? Glencoe Software delivers innovative, scalable, easy-to-use scientific image data solutions for its clients. We make the viewing, sharing, analysis and management of large sets of images and metadata easy and accessible to everyone in your team or organization. Glencoe’s products are utilized in several world-leading academic labs, biotechs, pharmas, and CROs. We also enable data publication for some of the largest publishers in the world. We combine world-beating technology and expertise with dedicated, reliable customer support. Glencoe operates worldwide and is now looking for vibrant, thoughtful and motivated Junior Systems Administrator based in the UK to setup and administer OMERO installations for new projects in Digital Pathology and elsewhere.  Responsibilities include: Installation, maintenance, and monitoring of physical and virtual Linux systems Maintenance of filesystems and storage infrastructure Upgrades, maintenance and configuration of an OMERO system Education of end users in the usage of an OMERO system REQUIREMENTS Experience with Linux based operating systems (CentOS/RHEL/Ubuntu) Excellent troubleshooting skills Experience dealing with end users and customer support PLUSES Experience with scientific applications Experience with configuration management (Ansible/Puppet/Salt) Experience with virtualization and container technologies (VMware/Xen/KVM/Docker) Experience with OMERO Experience with source code control systems (Git, Subversion, CVS, etc.) INTERESTED IN JOINING US? This position is for staff based in the UK only and is available immediately. Remote working is possible for the right individual. Show us the goods by sending your CV to jobs@glencoesoftware.com

Job Title:   Lead Developer X 2 Competitive salary plus excellent benefits including location allowance, annual bonus and opportunity for green allowance About Good Energy One of the biggest things we can all do to tackle climate change is switch to clean power. At Good Energy, we’ve been giving people that choice since 1999. We supply thousands of homes and businesses with 100% renewable electricity, sourced from local, independent generators. And, by working with our customers, generators and investors, we’re achieving our purpose of powering a cleaner, greener future together.    We’re now beginning an exciting new chapter in our story, which will see us explore innovative ways to help more and more homes and businesses use clean, renewable power. To do this, we need talented people to join us. And that’s where you come in.  Join us and become part of a team whose day-to-day work contributes to building a more sustainable world for us all. About the role  We are currently seeking two Lead Developers that will provide leadership to our team of developers, driving continuous improvement, introducing and embedding industry good practice and managing individual performance and professional development. In this role you will deliver development capability for critical workflows and act as the point of escalation for all development work.      Reporting to the CTO you will develop and implement the developer strategy and business plans in close collaboration with key stakeholders, working closely and leading all developers in a way that supports high performance and engagement over the longer term. A large part of the role will be to work collaboratively with the Technical Architect and Portfolio Team to ensure our developers are working effectively with Scrum Teams.  You’ll work with the developers to identify areas for their development, continuously ensuring high performance of the team. You will also work closely with the Technical Architect to seek opportunities to introduce new technologies that will improve technical delivery and support implementation. You will own the direction and implementation of developer tooling and practices roadmap (including, but not limited to CI/CD, test-driven development, choice of development stacks), whilst managing risk in relation to the broader business. About you: With a 2:1 or First-class degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or similar technical degree, you will be a proactive individual with significant technical experience and interest in participating and growing a high performing development team. You will be able to demonstrate successfully leading, mentoring and developing a team of developers in a fast-paced, agile environment. Comfortable balancing your own deliverables and leading direct reports operating in a matrix managed structure. Strong understanding of Agile principles and implementations is essential to this role.   You will have a desire to continuously seek out improvements sourced from your own previous experience, suggestions from our developers as well as learning from the broader software development industry. You will be champion for growing a progressive, diverse and inclusive developer community and will participate in industry events to raise your profile. You will have demonstrable experience of delivering high quality code across a full stack, with a focus on front-end web development and have a background of developing on a javascript related web stack and integration technologies. Below you will find our purpose statement and our 4 values, which we aim to bring to life in all our actions at Good Energy. Our Purpose: ‘Powering the choice of cleaner greener future, together’  Straightforward We are straightforward in how we communicate with each other and get things done Determined We are determined and resilient, overcoming challenges to realise our purpose together. Inclusive We value people’s differences and recognise the strength they give us when we work together Fair In fulfilling our purpose, we aim to balance fairly the needs of our people with those of our customers, our shareholders and our futureholders. In addition to a competitive salary we also offer a wide range of benefits. Good Energy is based in Chippenham, Wiltshire. We’ve been here since the very beginning and are busy planning a new state-of-the-art headquarters to call our future home. We’re just a two-minute walk away from the train station, with fast connections to Bristol, Swindon and the surrounding area. Closing Date: Sunday 18th August 2019

Police Headquarters, Middlemoor, Exeter or Police Headquarters, Winfrith, Dorset (although regular attendance at Middlemoor, Exeter will be required).   Salary - The commencing salary will be up to £92,823 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £100,431 per annum.  This salary includes a market supplement of £33,351 in addition to a basic Grade 12 salary (£59,472 to £67,080 per annum).  The market supplement will take effect from the date of appointment and will be reviewed after 36 months.   Applications are invited for the post of ICT Chief Technology Officer leading the ICT department across Devon and Cornwall and Dorset Police. The principal responsibility of the role will be to lead the ICT function across Devon and Cornwall and Dorset Police forces. To lead 100 staff and oversee significant contracts. To ensure the provision of operationally critical systems. To develop ICT strategies that help enable and support policing strategies.   To contribute at a senior level to both Forces.  For further details or an informal discussion please contact Head of ICT Andrew Bennington – 01202 006084 or Director of Finance and Resources Sandy Goscomb on 01392 226614.  If you are interested, you will need to complete an application form providing evidence, as detailed in the advertisement on our website, and also associated documents which you will find by visiting our website at: www.devon-cornwall.police.uk . CVs will not be accepted.  Completed applications should be submitted to: People Services Centre (Resourcing), Force HQ, Middlemoor, Exeter, EX2 7HQ Closing Date: 19 August 2019 Shortlisting Date: 22/23 August 2019 Assessment and Interview Date: 5/6 September 2019

Faculty: Information Technology School: Information Technology Full Time,Permanent Location: City Centre Campus Salary: £20,188 per annum + 5% Shift Allowance Closing Date: Thursday 11th July 2019 Interview Date: TBC Ref No: 042019-132-R Birmingham City University is a large, diverse and increasingly popular place to study. We are defined by our core values of “Excellence, People Focus, Partnership Working and Fairness & Integrity”. We have a vacancy for a Support Technician to work with a team of analysts to provide first and second line support to the University staff and students for all Audio Visual equipment and IT services. The team operates within the ITIL Service Management framework. You must have experience in a similar technical support role, including: Troubleshooting and supporting Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office products, desktop and laptop hardware Working knowledge of Audio Visual technologies Knowledge of Apple and mobile operating systems You will need to have excellent interpersonal and customer facing skills. You will be required to work on a one-week rotating shift pattern + 5% shift allowance. As part of your application, please ensure you upload your CV and Covering Letter. We recommend that, where possible, you remove personal details from your CV and Covering Letter such as your name. For more information about applying and for the job description for the post, please see the current vacancies on the BCU website:   http://jobs.bcu.ac.uk/ Please note that this role is not capable of sponsorship under Tier 2 of the points-based system. Please note on occasions where we receive a large number of applications, we may close the advert ahead of the publicised closing date. If this does happen, we will contact all candidates via email who have started but not yet completed their application, giving 48 hours’ notice.  We would therefore advise that you submit your completed application as soon as possible. Birmingham City University holds an Athena Swan Bronze Award and promotes the advancement of gender equality through Representation, Progression and Success for All. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.