IT Engineer - The Role
We are looking for an IT Engineer to maintain and improve our systems, network and processes, they must be a driven person, who has experience in a challenging environment and genuinely wants to make any system better that they are working with.
You will be a member of a small team that provides IT support to a medium sized company with remote facilities, working with our ERP specialist to ensure that our system uptime is maximized to ensure business continuity and provide a consistently high service level to our users.
In this role you will assist in the day-to-day running of the IT helpdesk as well as contribute to long-term projects that are designed to improve the company’s IT systems and infrastructure.
You will need to have the ability to work unsupervised to solve any technical problem that is presented to you, this means that you will have to have excellent communication and time management skills.
Occasionally, you may also be required to work away from our primary site as we have specific trade events around the country we attend as well as our facility in Northern Ireland that we must support.
We are a Microsoft house so you must be comfortable managing Microsoft software (Desktop, Office365 & Servers), as well as managing our network infrastructure, and virtual hosts/servers.
Ideally you will have at least two certifications in IT that are relevant to this role, such as Microsoft or CompTIA, or VMWare.
IT Engineer - Essential Criteria:
A minimum of three years’ experience working within a comparable IT role.
Experience of managing a Windows Domain.
Experience of Windows-based desktop operating systems (Windows 11) and troubleshooting common problems with them.
Understanding of network infrastructure and technology with experience of port configuration a plus.
Analytical and problem-solving skills are essential across a broad spectrum of ICT disciplines
Ability to prioritise work received via telephone, email and helpdesk based on business importance.
Strong communication skills and the capability to deal firmly with external support contractors to ensure levels of service are always attained.
Excellent organisation and time management skills.
VPN/Firewall management skills, with WatchGuard experience a plus.
DNS/DHCP Management Skills
We build all of our PCs to a custom specification, you must be able to assemble a PC from scratch and produce a specification for a build.
IT Engineer - Desirable Criteria:
Knowledge of the Click-Up platform.
Knowledge of the Paxton Net2 platform.
Knowledge of the ManageEngine: Endpoint Central platform.
Knowledge of Microsoft Teams telephony or Avaya IP Office telephony.
We have recently completed a project to digitize our warehouse, so any experience with android barcode scanning devices (such as Honeywell) and their management.
IT Engineer – Benefits:
One day flexible hybrid working per week.
21 days holiday plus bank/public holidays. (Some bank holiday cover is required but this is done on an as is basis and arranged within the department)
Your Mobile Phone & Laptop is provided by the company.
Ongoing training with certifications
Recruitment Process:
Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams, Zoom or face to face and will include scenario-based questioning.
At Seconique we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all.
May 16, 2023
Full time
IT Engineer - The Role
We are looking for an IT Engineer to maintain and improve our systems, network and processes, they must be a driven person, who has experience in a challenging environment and genuinely wants to make any system better that they are working with.
You will be a member of a small team that provides IT support to a medium sized company with remote facilities, working with our ERP specialist to ensure that our system uptime is maximized to ensure business continuity and provide a consistently high service level to our users.
In this role you will assist in the day-to-day running of the IT helpdesk as well as contribute to long-term projects that are designed to improve the company’s IT systems and infrastructure.
You will need to have the ability to work unsupervised to solve any technical problem that is presented to you, this means that you will have to have excellent communication and time management skills.
Occasionally, you may also be required to work away from our primary site as we have specific trade events around the country we attend as well as our facility in Northern Ireland that we must support.
We are a Microsoft house so you must be comfortable managing Microsoft software (Desktop, Office365 & Servers), as well as managing our network infrastructure, and virtual hosts/servers.
Ideally you will have at least two certifications in IT that are relevant to this role, such as Microsoft or CompTIA, or VMWare.
IT Engineer - Essential Criteria:
A minimum of three years’ experience working within a comparable IT role.
Experience of managing a Windows Domain.
Experience of Windows-based desktop operating systems (Windows 11) and troubleshooting common problems with them.
Understanding of network infrastructure and technology with experience of port configuration a plus.
Analytical and problem-solving skills are essential across a broad spectrum of ICT disciplines
Ability to prioritise work received via telephone, email and helpdesk based on business importance.
Strong communication skills and the capability to deal firmly with external support contractors to ensure levels of service are always attained.
Excellent organisation and time management skills.
VPN/Firewall management skills, with WatchGuard experience a plus.
DNS/DHCP Management Skills
We build all of our PCs to a custom specification, you must be able to assemble a PC from scratch and produce a specification for a build.
IT Engineer - Desirable Criteria:
Knowledge of the Click-Up platform.
Knowledge of the Paxton Net2 platform.
Knowledge of the ManageEngine: Endpoint Central platform.
Knowledge of Microsoft Teams telephony or Avaya IP Office telephony.
We have recently completed a project to digitize our warehouse, so any experience with android barcode scanning devices (such as Honeywell) and their management.
IT Engineer – Benefits:
One day flexible hybrid working per week.
21 days holiday plus bank/public holidays. (Some bank holiday cover is required but this is done on an as is basis and arranged within the department)
Your Mobile Phone & Laptop is provided by the company.
Ongoing training with certifications
Recruitment Process:
Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams, Zoom or face to face and will include scenario-based questioning.
At Seconique we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all.
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service
Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3RS, UK
3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist (Software Deployment, Server Infrastructure)
£44,539 - *£51,387** per annum *Career Progression Criteria applies **The salary includes a market supplement
Based at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters, Butterley Hall, Ripley, Derbyshire
Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is looking to recruit a 3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist (Software Deployment, Server Infrastructure). Underlying responsibilities of the role are ensuring the IT infrastructure is fit for purpose, systems are secure, and you will contribute to the continual improvement of our ICT provision.
As a 3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist, you will be responsible for desktop software deployment, management of endpoints, providing support to system administrators and troubleshooting within the areas of responsibility.
Known for your customer-focused approach, you will support the Service’s users, assisting in diagnosing issues across the ICT infrastructure, including end-point devices and some servers, in physical, virtual and cloud environments.
You will assist the ICT Service Delivery Manager in providing excellent support to business-critical applications, requiring you to possess excellent time management skills, communications skills, alongside a broad technical knowledge.
You will be able to demonstrate:
Excellent ICT Problem solving in a mission critical environment
A strong understanding of Microsoft Windows operating system technologies
A strong understanding of virtualised server and desktop provision
A strong understanding of cloud-based infrastructure
An excellent all-round ICT support understanding working as part of a busy team
Can we count on you to deliver a customer-focused service that is consistent, reliable and focused on excellence?
To apply and find out more please visit: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/derbyshirefire/Job/JobDetail?JobId=696
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Brett Clements, ICT Service Delivery Manager on 01773 305344.
The closing date for completed applications is midnight Sunday 23rd April 2023 .
Interviews will be held week commencing 1st May 2023 .
There may be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.
The normal working week is 37 hours however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours. The postholder will also be required to provide rota cover on the Recall to Duty Scheme.
In return we offer;
Flexible working hours
Family friendly policies
Free car parking
Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations
Employee discount scheme
Employee support networks
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
We are committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.
If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.
Mar 28, 2023
Full time
3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist (Software Deployment, Server Infrastructure)
£44,539 - *£51,387** per annum *Career Progression Criteria applies **The salary includes a market supplement
Based at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters, Butterley Hall, Ripley, Derbyshire
Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is looking to recruit a 3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist (Software Deployment, Server Infrastructure). Underlying responsibilities of the role are ensuring the IT infrastructure is fit for purpose, systems are secure, and you will contribute to the continual improvement of our ICT provision.
As a 3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist, you will be responsible for desktop software deployment, management of endpoints, providing support to system administrators and troubleshooting within the areas of responsibility.
Known for your customer-focused approach, you will support the Service’s users, assisting in diagnosing issues across the ICT infrastructure, including end-point devices and some servers, in physical, virtual and cloud environments.
You will assist the ICT Service Delivery Manager in providing excellent support to business-critical applications, requiring you to possess excellent time management skills, communications skills, alongside a broad technical knowledge.
You will be able to demonstrate:
Excellent ICT Problem solving in a mission critical environment
A strong understanding of Microsoft Windows operating system technologies
A strong understanding of virtualised server and desktop provision
A strong understanding of cloud-based infrastructure
An excellent all-round ICT support understanding working as part of a busy team
Can we count on you to deliver a customer-focused service that is consistent, reliable and focused on excellence?
To apply and find out more please visit: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/derbyshirefire/Job/JobDetail?JobId=696
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Brett Clements, ICT Service Delivery Manager on 01773 305344.
The closing date for completed applications is midnight Sunday 23rd April 2023 .
Interviews will be held week commencing 1st May 2023 .
There may be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.
The normal working week is 37 hours however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours. The postholder will also be required to provide rota cover on the Recall to Duty Scheme.
In return we offer;
Flexible working hours
Family friendly policies
Free car parking
Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations
Employee discount scheme
Employee support networks
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
We are committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.
If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.
£28,851 - £33,843
Maidstone/Coldharbour
Permanent, Full time
37 hours per week
An opportunity to join our 2nd / 3rd line IT Support Team (End User Computing Team) has arisen, working across a wide sway of technologies and applications on the Windows 10 Operating System. Gaining a wide exposure to the latest hardware and software. Managing, supporting, installing, and fixing a wide variety of workstations and laptop devices, their operating system, software, and the Office 365 suite.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the EUC Support team in Kent.
The role is supporting our officers and staff IT requirements across both Kent and Essex Police force, via remote software, MS Teams, phone and face to face. Supporting front line officers and staff is vitally important, so patience, tact and positivity is required, to put our operational officers at ease and be able to work through their problems with them. Working for a collaborative department, you may be required to travel to other Police sites within county, therefore a valid driving licence is essential.
In your application, please evidence your experience in:
Supporting and using Windows 10 Operating System and laptop / workstation diagnostic skills
Effective communication skills, preferably gained within a customer service environment
Knowledge of the main key Microsoft Office applications including the Office 365 suite
Driving Licence
Please also evidence if you have any understanding or knowledge of the following desirable areas in your application for this role:
Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory which oversees all users and devices in a Windows environment.
An understanding of basic networking principles and diagnostic skills.
Attention to detail when demonstrating tasks which require a high level of accuracy and detail which ensures ability in maintaining approved working practices and systems.
An understanding of the principles of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) in a support services arena.
The role requires working at a fixed site. Currently the designated contractual workplace for this role is located at Kent Police Sutton Road Maidstone but please be aware that this location is potentially moving to Coldharbour in the near future. Please note that any excess travel costs from the existing contractual workplace to any future contractual workplace will not be paid and applicants are advised to take potential travel mileage increases into consideration when deciding to apply.
The role is Standard Office hours Monday to Friday with an out of hours on call rota.
If you are looking for an opportunity to work within IT for the police and you are an adaptable, self-motivated and enthusiastic person who is willing to learn, then we would welcome an application from you.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace, where difference is embraced, supported and talent is progressed and enhanced. We encourage applications from all and will support and encourage those from protected characteristics.
Please also include your CV as part of your application.
For further information regarding the role, please contact Ashley.steel@kent.police.uk
Closing Date: 13 March 2023.
Feb 27, 2023
Full time
£28,851 - £33,843
Maidstone/Coldharbour
Permanent, Full time
37 hours per week
An opportunity to join our 2nd / 3rd line IT Support Team (End User Computing Team) has arisen, working across a wide sway of technologies and applications on the Windows 10 Operating System. Gaining a wide exposure to the latest hardware and software. Managing, supporting, installing, and fixing a wide variety of workstations and laptop devices, their operating system, software, and the Office 365 suite.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the EUC Support team in Kent.
The role is supporting our officers and staff IT requirements across both Kent and Essex Police force, via remote software, MS Teams, phone and face to face. Supporting front line officers and staff is vitally important, so patience, tact and positivity is required, to put our operational officers at ease and be able to work through their problems with them. Working for a collaborative department, you may be required to travel to other Police sites within county, therefore a valid driving licence is essential.
In your application, please evidence your experience in:
Supporting and using Windows 10 Operating System and laptop / workstation diagnostic skills
Effective communication skills, preferably gained within a customer service environment
Knowledge of the main key Microsoft Office applications including the Office 365 suite
Driving Licence
Please also evidence if you have any understanding or knowledge of the following desirable areas in your application for this role:
Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory which oversees all users and devices in a Windows environment.
An understanding of basic networking principles and diagnostic skills.
Attention to detail when demonstrating tasks which require a high level of accuracy and detail which ensures ability in maintaining approved working practices and systems.
An understanding of the principles of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) in a support services arena.
The role requires working at a fixed site. Currently the designated contractual workplace for this role is located at Kent Police Sutton Road Maidstone but please be aware that this location is potentially moving to Coldharbour in the near future. Please note that any excess travel costs from the existing contractual workplace to any future contractual workplace will not be paid and applicants are advised to take potential travel mileage increases into consideration when deciding to apply.
The role is Standard Office hours Monday to Friday with an out of hours on call rota.
If you are looking for an opportunity to work within IT for the police and you are an adaptable, self-motivated and enthusiastic person who is willing to learn, then we would welcome an application from you.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace, where difference is embraced, supported and talent is progressed and enhanced. We encourage applications from all and will support and encourage those from protected characteristics.
Please also include your CV as part of your application.
For further information regarding the role, please contact Ashley.steel@kent.police.uk
Closing Date: 13 March 2023.
Vacancy Number: 15902BR
Specialist IT Solutions Engineer The successful candidate will work closely with academic staff and students to lead the investigation, proposition, build and maintenance activities for bespoke and discipline-specific IT systems that underpin the research and teaching activities initially in the School of Computer Science and Informatics, but subsequently in other academic schools in the University. The role holder will also work closely with colleagues in University IT and contribute to the wider technological innovation of IT systems across the University. Us We want to make Cardiff University an institution that is respected the world over. Our vision is to be a world-leading, research-excellent, educationally outstanding university, driven by creativity and curiosity, which fulfils its social, cultural and economic obligations to Cardiff, Wales, the UK and the world. We expect to improve our standing as one of the top 100 universities in the world and the top 20 in the UK. Opportunity The successful candidate will work within University IT alongside a wider network of technically innovative staff, and in close collaboration with academic colleagues to design, build and operate innovative systems and IT services that underpin the research, teaching and administrative activities of the School of Computer Science and Informatics. The role holder will enable the School’s staff and students to leverage existing IT services and contribute to collaborative projects with academic and technical colleagues to develop new and innovative services that support specialist teaching and research activity. You You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced academic environment and will be key to the school’s research and teaching success; helping to guide and train others in the use of digital technologies. The role requires you be agile in the management of your workload, enabling you to be responsive and reactive to requests from staff or students. You will be called upon to develop new IT services in response to requirements from academic colleagues and you are likely to need to research and learn new technologies to deliver them – often on challenging timescales. You will be expected to become the subject matter expert for services that you develop and will oversee their transition to operational teams as required. The diversity of the role will provide the right candidate with opportunities to develop a broad range of skills and to also develop specialisms. Your specialist skills will support colleagues within University IT when proposing and developing solutions at an appropriate scale required by the University. You will need strong Linux system administration experience or have used Linux extensively in a development or academic environment. You should be comfortable with supporting and troubleshooting web applications and automating service provision using open-source stacks (e.g. LAMP, Tomcat, Kubernetes, Docker, etc.) and you will need good scripting skills, while experience of Windows and Apple Mac system administration would also be advantageous. You will be able to gather and advise on requirements from academic colleagues in order to solve complex technical problems across a broad range of technologies. What we offer Cardiff University can offer many attractive benefits to its employees, including a competitive salary, 37 days annual leave per annum and a generous pension scheme. More information on what we can offer can be found at https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/jobs/what-we-can-offer . This is a full time, open ended position. Salary: £44,737 - £51,805 per annum (Grade 7) Date advert posted: Tuesday, 14 February 2023 Closing date: Friday, 3 March 2023 Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
Feb 17, 2023
Full time
Vacancy Number: 15902BR
Specialist IT Solutions Engineer The successful candidate will work closely with academic staff and students to lead the investigation, proposition, build and maintenance activities for bespoke and discipline-specific IT systems that underpin the research and teaching activities initially in the School of Computer Science and Informatics, but subsequently in other academic schools in the University. The role holder will also work closely with colleagues in University IT and contribute to the wider technological innovation of IT systems across the University. Us We want to make Cardiff University an institution that is respected the world over. Our vision is to be a world-leading, research-excellent, educationally outstanding university, driven by creativity and curiosity, which fulfils its social, cultural and economic obligations to Cardiff, Wales, the UK and the world. We expect to improve our standing as one of the top 100 universities in the world and the top 20 in the UK. Opportunity The successful candidate will work within University IT alongside a wider network of technically innovative staff, and in close collaboration with academic colleagues to design, build and operate innovative systems and IT services that underpin the research, teaching and administrative activities of the School of Computer Science and Informatics. The role holder will enable the School’s staff and students to leverage existing IT services and contribute to collaborative projects with academic and technical colleagues to develop new and innovative services that support specialist teaching and research activity. You You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced academic environment and will be key to the school’s research and teaching success; helping to guide and train others in the use of digital technologies. The role requires you be agile in the management of your workload, enabling you to be responsive and reactive to requests from staff or students. You will be called upon to develop new IT services in response to requirements from academic colleagues and you are likely to need to research and learn new technologies to deliver them – often on challenging timescales. You will be expected to become the subject matter expert for services that you develop and will oversee their transition to operational teams as required. The diversity of the role will provide the right candidate with opportunities to develop a broad range of skills and to also develop specialisms. Your specialist skills will support colleagues within University IT when proposing and developing solutions at an appropriate scale required by the University. You will need strong Linux system administration experience or have used Linux extensively in a development or academic environment. You should be comfortable with supporting and troubleshooting web applications and automating service provision using open-source stacks (e.g. LAMP, Tomcat, Kubernetes, Docker, etc.) and you will need good scripting skills, while experience of Windows and Apple Mac system administration would also be advantageous. You will be able to gather and advise on requirements from academic colleagues in order to solve complex technical problems across a broad range of technologies. What we offer Cardiff University can offer many attractive benefits to its employees, including a competitive salary, 37 days annual leave per annum and a generous pension scheme. More information on what we can offer can be found at https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/jobs/what-we-can-offer . This is a full time, open ended position. Salary: £44,737 - £51,805 per annum (Grade 7) Date advert posted: Tuesday, 14 February 2023 Closing date: Friday, 3 March 2023 Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
IT Technical Service Engineer
The Downs School, W est Berkshir e
Closing Date: 20 January 2023
Proposed Start Date: March 2023
Salary: Band H - £30,151-£35,411 Full-time salary – Dependent on experience
Contract type: 1 year Fixed-term Maternity cover
We are looking for a person who can play a key role in our IT Technical Services Department who has a passion and natural flare for IT. The ability to work as part of a team and show patience is also crucial.
The Downs School, a Foundation, 11-18 comprehensive school, is a successful and oversubscribed school, judged ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. The roll is over 1300 with a well-established Sixth Form. Results at all levels are consistently above national averages and Ofsted described our students as having ‘excellent personal and social skills’ who ‘achieve well academically’.
The Downs School has good road links to Newbury, Reading, Didcot and Oxford – situated just 5 minutes from the A34. More information about the post and the school can be found on our web site www.thedownsschool.org or by contacting Mrs D Sampson, Human Resources Manager on 01635 270022 or dsampson@tds.school.
Please return your applications by 13 January 2023 to Mrs D Sampson, Human Resources Manager at the above address or e-mail recruitment@thedownsschool.org
The Downs School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check through the DBS and provide evidence that they have a right to work in the UK.
Jan 10, 2023
Full time
IT Technical Service Engineer
The Downs School, W est Berkshir e
Closing Date: 20 January 2023
Proposed Start Date: March 2023
Salary: Band H - £30,151-£35,411 Full-time salary – Dependent on experience
Contract type: 1 year Fixed-term Maternity cover
We are looking for a person who can play a key role in our IT Technical Services Department who has a passion and natural flare for IT. The ability to work as part of a team and show patience is also crucial.
The Downs School, a Foundation, 11-18 comprehensive school, is a successful and oversubscribed school, judged ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. The roll is over 1300 with a well-established Sixth Form. Results at all levels are consistently above national averages and Ofsted described our students as having ‘excellent personal and social skills’ who ‘achieve well academically’.
The Downs School has good road links to Newbury, Reading, Didcot and Oxford – situated just 5 minutes from the A34. More information about the post and the school can be found on our web site www.thedownsschool.org or by contacting Mrs D Sampson, Human Resources Manager on 01635 270022 or dsampson@tds.school.
Please return your applications by 13 January 2023 to Mrs D Sampson, Human Resources Manager at the above address or e-mail recruitment@thedownsschool.org
The Downs School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check through the DBS and provide evidence that they have a right to work in the UK.
Senior Cloud Support Engineer x 2
Closing date: 29 January 2023
Location: Flexible
Salary: £37,308 - £40,806 (Grade 6)
Contract type : Permanent
Work pattern: You will need to work as part of a flexible shift pattern to cover service hours of 8am to 6pm. There are also requirements for weekend working when required to meet the business needs. Also, you will need to work on a time specific rota providing an ‘Out of Hours’ ICT Service to an agreed level.
Post numbers: 203405, 203406
Job Description
Working with the Flood Warning and Informing service as part of an ICT Platform Team the role is expected to provide technical support of all live National Flood Service applications and cloud platforms within an ITIL framework and defined product and platform team operating model, to deliver an outstanding customer focused Agile service.
You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the following:
Extensive knowledge and experience of supporting and administering Office 365/SharePoint Online/Dynamics 365/ Web Applications/COTS packages
Proven experience of working within a Public Cloud environment.
Experience of supporting and maintaining Rest APIs.
Experience of working with Azure DevOps and Visual Studio
Proven experience of supporting and developing platforms and/or applications with the following technologies; Azure PaaS, HTML 5, CSS, C#, MS SQL and Power Shell.
Knowledge of ITIL Service Management – specifically Incident and Problem Management and Project Management skills to define, plan and control work streams within your remit.
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:
Agile and flexible working
Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3%
28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs
Health and wellbeing benefits and support
Weekly well-being hour to use as you choose
For more information, please visit our website.
Dec 08, 2022
Full time
Senior Cloud Support Engineer x 2
Closing date: 29 January 2023
Location: Flexible
Salary: £37,308 - £40,806 (Grade 6)
Contract type : Permanent
Work pattern: You will need to work as part of a flexible shift pattern to cover service hours of 8am to 6pm. There are also requirements for weekend working when required to meet the business needs. Also, you will need to work on a time specific rota providing an ‘Out of Hours’ ICT Service to an agreed level.
Post numbers: 203405, 203406
Job Description
Working with the Flood Warning and Informing service as part of an ICT Platform Team the role is expected to provide technical support of all live National Flood Service applications and cloud platforms within an ITIL framework and defined product and platform team operating model, to deliver an outstanding customer focused Agile service.
You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the following:
Extensive knowledge and experience of supporting and administering Office 365/SharePoint Online/Dynamics 365/ Web Applications/COTS packages
Proven experience of working within a Public Cloud environment.
Experience of supporting and maintaining Rest APIs.
Experience of working with Azure DevOps and Visual Studio
Proven experience of supporting and developing platforms and/or applications with the following technologies; Azure PaaS, HTML 5, CSS, C#, MS SQL and Power Shell.
Knowledge of ITIL Service Management – specifically Incident and Problem Management and Project Management skills to define, plan and control work streams within your remit.
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:
Agile and flexible working
Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3%
28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs
Health and wellbeing benefits and support
Weekly well-being hour to use as you choose
For more information, please visit our website.
Cloud Support Engineer, Flood
Closing date: 29 January 2023
Location: Flexible
Salary: £32,876 - £36,229 (Grade 5)
Contract type : Permanent
Work pattern: You will need to work as part of a flexible shift pattern to cover service hours of 8am to 6pm. There are also requirements for weekend working when required to meet the business needs. Also, you will need to work on a time specific rota providing an ‘Out of Hours’ ICT Service to an agreed level.
Post number: 203407
Job Description
Working with the Flood Warning and Informing service as part of an ICT Platform Team the role is expected to provide technical support of all live National Flood Service applications and cloud platforms within an ITIL framework and defined product and platform team operating model, to deliver an outstanding customer focused Agile service.
You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the following:
Knowledge and experience of the following:
Knowledge and experience of the following:
Experience of supporting Office 365/Microsoft Dynamics 365/SharePoint Online/Web Applications/COTS packages
Experience of working within a Public Cloud Environment.
Understanding of application support and development with the following technologies; Azure PaaS, HTML 5, CSS, C#, MS SQL and Power Shell.
Knowledge of ITIL Service Management Framework.
Working experience of application lifecycle methodologies.
Experience of Incident, Problem, Change and Release management processes.
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:
Agile and flexible working
Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3%
28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs
Health and wellbeing benefits and support
Weekly well-being hour to use as you choose
For more information, please visit our website.
Dec 08, 2022
Full time
Cloud Support Engineer, Flood
Closing date: 29 January 2023
Location: Flexible
Salary: £32,876 - £36,229 (Grade 5)
Contract type : Permanent
Work pattern: You will need to work as part of a flexible shift pattern to cover service hours of 8am to 6pm. There are also requirements for weekend working when required to meet the business needs. Also, you will need to work on a time specific rota providing an ‘Out of Hours’ ICT Service to an agreed level.
Post number: 203407
Job Description
Working with the Flood Warning and Informing service as part of an ICT Platform Team the role is expected to provide technical support of all live National Flood Service applications and cloud platforms within an ITIL framework and defined product and platform team operating model, to deliver an outstanding customer focused Agile service.
You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the following:
Knowledge and experience of the following:
Knowledge and experience of the following:
Experience of supporting Office 365/Microsoft Dynamics 365/SharePoint Online/Web Applications/COTS packages
Experience of working within a Public Cloud Environment.
Understanding of application support and development with the following technologies; Azure PaaS, HTML 5, CSS, C#, MS SQL and Power Shell.
Knowledge of ITIL Service Management Framework.
Working experience of application lifecycle methodologies.
Experience of Incident, Problem, Change and Release management processes.
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:
Agile and flexible working
Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3%
28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs
Health and wellbeing benefits and support
Weekly well-being hour to use as you choose
For more information, please visit our website.
ERP Support Desk Analyst
Based in our Skipton, UK office
Are you looking for your next opportunity in an ERP role? Do you already have skills in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
MBP Solutions is experiencing a period of exciting growth, and we’re moving our ERP system to Business Central. This has created an opportunity for an ERP Administrator, ideally with Business Central experience, to work on our digitisation projects and provide helpdesk support for our growing international business. This role will provide 1st and 2nd line support to the business, as well as working closely with our gold partners to manage any escalated 3rd line support tickets and follow these through to completion. Ideally you will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and/or previous Navision versions. Change management is a key aspect of the role, and the successful candidate will work with the business and process owners to define requirements, functional test and assist with any acceptance testing. Business Central is our core business system, and this role will be involved with a range of integration projects with third party applications as well as workflow/process development.
About us
At MBP Solutions, we believe passionately in the importance and benefit of being a ‘purpose-driven enterprise’. Having a strong and clear sense of purpose, setting out where we want to get to in the
future and explaining what we value most in terms of how we all want to work together is an essential part of our growth plan.
Founded in 1999, we specialise in adding value to biological by-products through our unique know-how regarding product applications, sustainability, sales and marketing, legal compliance and supply chain management. With a focus on the utilisation of the resources in biological by-products, MBP Solutions has developed a unique concept called OMBP (Outsourced Management of By-Products) 360ᵒ solutions
where by-products and wastes from more than 40 different factories in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa are managed in a sustainable
We have in place a set of strong and very simple messages that are built on everything that MBP Solutions has done to date. These statements are a reference point and reminder for all of us in MBP Solutions about how we want to work together, where we are heading and how we will get there:
We work together for a more sustainable world by helping industries reduce their impact on the
We turn one industry’s by-product into another industry’s raw material by partnering with them
to optimise resource use and generate added value.
We are global experts in by-products and their application, including supply chain management, international sales and marketing, legal compliance and
We want to be globally recognised as the go-to partner for industries who want to handle by-products in a sustainable and responsible way.
As employers, we work in a truly multi-national way, local to our customers but as a team across all the countries in which we operate. With offices in Europe, Asia and North America, we offer a collaborative, friendly and smart-working culture with a focus on innovation and delivering real value for our customers.
Your main tasks will be:
Business Central/Continia/Jet helpdesk function – dealing with internal queries relating to system use and potential bugs, escalating to gold partners when needed.
Working with the business to create functional requirements and user
Functional testing of enhancements completed by gold
Ensure that data owners are following best practice with regular reporting to highlight
Manage our master data and deal with requests for changes
Create training documents for administrative processes and system
Complete the onboarding/offboarding and training of new
Manage and maintain security roles and
Ensure preparedness for Microsoft updates, evaluate how this may affect MBP and provide a summary of key points and actions. Take actions as direction and prepare communications to wider company on changes or updates.
Review and analyse the current state of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging existing
Write news articles relating to Business Central and be the champion of the product.
We are looking for someone with the following essential experience or qualifications (please only apply if you can demonstrate your experience, by providing on the job or education examples):
A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant IT
As a minimum, two years of experience configuring, maintaining, documenting and supporting a company’s ERP, with a preference for working experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics NAV. Knowledge of other ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle will also be
General understanding of accounting and operations processes with logistics and sales process experience an
Knowledge of data management such as importing from spreadsheets and using data
Understanding of relational databases.
Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills including SharePoint, Power Automate
Experience using Continia Document Capture and Jet Analytics (preferred, not required).
Experience of building relationships across all levels and areas of the business along with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
Written and verbal English language skills at business
Essential demonstrable Skills/Profile we are looking for:
Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Ability to work well on own initiative, presenting ideas
Strong analytical skills
Structured, methodical and well-organised
Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
Enthusiasm and self-motivation, with a proactive approach to all tasks
Team player who contributes to our collaborative culture
High attention to detail with evidenced problem-solving skills
A positive approach to change
Why work for us?
Sustainability has been part of our ideological backbone since the beginning, as our organisation captures and delivers value in economic, environmental and social terms.
Our business brings to life the concepts of industrial ecology and circular economy by materialising the idea that the co-stream of one industry can be used as a key resource by another.
Our technical expertise, market knowledge and legal understanding help to promote the optimal and efficient use of natural resources, reduce waste and toxic emissions, reduce operating costs and generate new revenue. As a result, we improve the environmental, economic and social performance of our suppliers and customers, with whom we work together to enable the recycling and recovery of residual resources. MBP has several sustainability and quality certifications and works actively with LEAN.
We offer:
A competitive salary
Working for an international company dedicated to sustainability, the environment and natural resources
Free parking
Our UK office is based on the Broughton Hall Estate in Skipton, where you are surrounded by the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales
A friendly, professional and nurturing culture, dedicated to engagement and retention
Flexibility with hybrid working (up to 3 days a week from home) after a suitable period of review
Training opportunities with a focus on professional development
Occasional international travel to other MBP offices (role dependent)
For more information about MBP or the position, please visit www.mbpsolutions.com
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Sep 15, 2022
Full time
ERP Support Desk Analyst
Based in our Skipton, UK office
Are you looking for your next opportunity in an ERP role? Do you already have skills in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
MBP Solutions is experiencing a period of exciting growth, and we’re moving our ERP system to Business Central. This has created an opportunity for an ERP Administrator, ideally with Business Central experience, to work on our digitisation projects and provide helpdesk support for our growing international business. This role will provide 1st and 2nd line support to the business, as well as working closely with our gold partners to manage any escalated 3rd line support tickets and follow these through to completion. Ideally you will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and/or previous Navision versions. Change management is a key aspect of the role, and the successful candidate will work with the business and process owners to define requirements, functional test and assist with any acceptance testing. Business Central is our core business system, and this role will be involved with a range of integration projects with third party applications as well as workflow/process development.
About us
At MBP Solutions, we believe passionately in the importance and benefit of being a ‘purpose-driven enterprise’. Having a strong and clear sense of purpose, setting out where we want to get to in the
future and explaining what we value most in terms of how we all want to work together is an essential part of our growth plan.
Founded in 1999, we specialise in adding value to biological by-products through our unique know-how regarding product applications, sustainability, sales and marketing, legal compliance and supply chain management. With a focus on the utilisation of the resources in biological by-products, MBP Solutions has developed a unique concept called OMBP (Outsourced Management of By-Products) 360ᵒ solutions
where by-products and wastes from more than 40 different factories in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa are managed in a sustainable
We have in place a set of strong and very simple messages that are built on everything that MBP Solutions has done to date. These statements are a reference point and reminder for all of us in MBP Solutions about how we want to work together, where we are heading and how we will get there:
We work together for a more sustainable world by helping industries reduce their impact on the
We turn one industry’s by-product into another industry’s raw material by partnering with them
to optimise resource use and generate added value.
We are global experts in by-products and their application, including supply chain management, international sales and marketing, legal compliance and
We want to be globally recognised as the go-to partner for industries who want to handle by-products in a sustainable and responsible way.
As employers, we work in a truly multi-national way, local to our customers but as a team across all the countries in which we operate. With offices in Europe, Asia and North America, we offer a collaborative, friendly and smart-working culture with a focus on innovation and delivering real value for our customers.
Your main tasks will be:
Business Central/Continia/Jet helpdesk function – dealing with internal queries relating to system use and potential bugs, escalating to gold partners when needed.
Working with the business to create functional requirements and user
Functional testing of enhancements completed by gold
Ensure that data owners are following best practice with regular reporting to highlight
Manage our master data and deal with requests for changes
Create training documents for administrative processes and system
Complete the onboarding/offboarding and training of new
Manage and maintain security roles and
Ensure preparedness for Microsoft updates, evaluate how this may affect MBP and provide a summary of key points and actions. Take actions as direction and prepare communications to wider company on changes or updates.
Review and analyse the current state of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging existing
Write news articles relating to Business Central and be the champion of the product.
We are looking for someone with the following essential experience or qualifications (please only apply if you can demonstrate your experience, by providing on the job or education examples):
A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant IT
As a minimum, two years of experience configuring, maintaining, documenting and supporting a company’s ERP, with a preference for working experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics NAV. Knowledge of other ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle will also be
General understanding of accounting and operations processes with logistics and sales process experience an
Knowledge of data management such as importing from spreadsheets and using data
Understanding of relational databases.
Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills including SharePoint, Power Automate
Experience using Continia Document Capture and Jet Analytics (preferred, not required).
Experience of building relationships across all levels and areas of the business along with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
Written and verbal English language skills at business
Essential demonstrable Skills/Profile we are looking for:
Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Ability to work well on own initiative, presenting ideas
Strong analytical skills
Structured, methodical and well-organised
Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
Enthusiasm and self-motivation, with a proactive approach to all tasks
Team player who contributes to our collaborative culture
High attention to detail with evidenced problem-solving skills
A positive approach to change
Why work for us?
Sustainability has been part of our ideological backbone since the beginning, as our organisation captures and delivers value in economic, environmental and social terms.
Our business brings to life the concepts of industrial ecology and circular economy by materialising the idea that the co-stream of one industry can be used as a key resource by another.
Our technical expertise, market knowledge and legal understanding help to promote the optimal and efficient use of natural resources, reduce waste and toxic emissions, reduce operating costs and generate new revenue. As a result, we improve the environmental, economic and social performance of our suppliers and customers, with whom we work together to enable the recycling and recovery of residual resources. MBP has several sustainability and quality certifications and works actively with LEAN.
We offer:
A competitive salary
Working for an international company dedicated to sustainability, the environment and natural resources
Free parking
Our UK office is based on the Broughton Hall Estate in Skipton, where you are surrounded by the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales
A friendly, professional and nurturing culture, dedicated to engagement and retention
Flexibility with hybrid working (up to 3 days a week from home) after a suitable period of review
Training opportunities with a focus on professional development
Occasional international travel to other MBP offices (role dependent)
For more information about MBP or the position, please visit www.mbpsolutions.com
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Growing events platform is seeking an experienced web developer to join a London-based team. Our mission is to grow and develop a web-based family events platform and ticketing service.
Hybrid work arrangements are offered between our North London office and work from home. Visa sponsorship can be offered.
Required Experience:
5+ years software development experience
Comfortable with custom-coding a variety of web applications
Knowledge and experience of all stages of web development from ideation to deployment
Accustomed to creating testing systems and quality checks
Good communication skills and able to work in a team
Fluent level of English language is necessary
Good Use of:
Backend: PHP, MySQL, MVC, JavaScript
Frontend: Vue or React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, JQuery
Database: MySQL
Other: GIT
Optional: experience with Docker, GCP, AWS, Python, React Native, Scrum (or other agile methodologies), TDD/BDD would be a bonus
Key Responsibilities:
Ensuring the smooth running of the events platform
Optimizing for fast page-loading speeds and reliable performance
Planning and architecting the development of a number of new features
Delivering projects to agreed deadlines, in good quality
Creating tests and testing code of new features
Problem-solving any issues with the site, including diagnosing and correcting any bugs
You would be working under a Team Lead in a small team of web developers, and a designer. The right candidate should be based in/around London, UK and able to commute to North London for office-based work two days a week.
Sep 03, 2022
Full time
Growing events platform is seeking an experienced web developer to join a London-based team. Our mission is to grow and develop a web-based family events platform and ticketing service.
Hybrid work arrangements are offered between our North London office and work from home. Visa sponsorship can be offered.
Required Experience:
5+ years software development experience
Comfortable with custom-coding a variety of web applications
Knowledge and experience of all stages of web development from ideation to deployment
Accustomed to creating testing systems and quality checks
Good communication skills and able to work in a team
Fluent level of English language is necessary
Good Use of:
Backend: PHP, MySQL, MVC, JavaScript
Frontend: Vue or React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, JQuery
Database: MySQL
Other: GIT
Optional: experience with Docker, GCP, AWS, Python, React Native, Scrum (or other agile methodologies), TDD/BDD would be a bonus
Key Responsibilities:
Ensuring the smooth running of the events platform
Optimizing for fast page-loading speeds and reliable performance
Planning and architecting the development of a number of new features
Delivering projects to agreed deadlines, in good quality
Creating tests and testing code of new features
Problem-solving any issues with the site, including diagnosing and correcting any bugs
You would be working under a Team Lead in a small team of web developers, and a designer. The right candidate should be based in/around London, UK and able to commute to North London for office-based work two days a week.
About HRS HRS is Oracle’s largest hospitality partner worldwide, providing coverage in 90 countries to more than 10,000 customers. Recognised as an official Oracle Hospitality Partner, HRS offers a wide range of innovative solutions to its customers including Property Management, POS, Spa & Guest Activities, Mobile Applications, and more.
About the role You will join our growing global service delivery team implementing and offering support on the HRS-wide portfolio of products to hospitality-related companies across UK & Ireland. Implementing and providing support on the Oracle Food & Beverage suite of products as well as HRS’s products. The ideal candidate will be ambitious, customer oriented, passionate about digital transformation within the hospitality industry through innovative technologies and software.
Requirements
Minimum 2 years of experience in the support or installation & configuration of Oracle POS products, together with the associated customer training.
Hospitality/Food & Beverage operations background an advantage.
Experience in working with competitive hospitality products including POS, PMS and Spa systems.
Familiar with Windows operating systems & POS hardware.
Familiar with Oracle PL/SQL. Professional certification is preferable.
Good interpersonal skills with both customers and cross-functional teams.
Possess a valid passport and be available to travel extensively and for extended periods of time.
What you will be doing
Responsible for implementation & support of solutions for hotels, restaurants, spas and fitness clubs across the region.
Conduct user training.
Handle customer cases, triage the inbound case load and reviewing the existing owned and escalated cases.
Ensure familiarity with new product releases as they become available.
Liaise with subject matter experts on client requests for enhancements and development.
Work with the support/implementation teams to ensure service level requirements are exceeded.
Perform other duties as requested or as deemed appropriate by management.
Language requirements:
Native or proficient in English, both written and spoken
What we offer you
Opportunity to grow inside the global organization.
Motivating remuneration package.
Competitive annual bonus scheme.
Remote/flexible working.
Aug 17, 2022
Full time
About HRS HRS is Oracle’s largest hospitality partner worldwide, providing coverage in 90 countries to more than 10,000 customers. Recognised as an official Oracle Hospitality Partner, HRS offers a wide range of innovative solutions to its customers including Property Management, POS, Spa & Guest Activities, Mobile Applications, and more.
About the role You will join our growing global service delivery team implementing and offering support on the HRS-wide portfolio of products to hospitality-related companies across UK & Ireland. Implementing and providing support on the Oracle Food & Beverage suite of products as well as HRS’s products. The ideal candidate will be ambitious, customer oriented, passionate about digital transformation within the hospitality industry through innovative technologies and software.
Requirements
Minimum 2 years of experience in the support or installation & configuration of Oracle POS products, together with the associated customer training.
Hospitality/Food & Beverage operations background an advantage.
Experience in working with competitive hospitality products including POS, PMS and Spa systems.
Familiar with Windows operating systems & POS hardware.
Familiar with Oracle PL/SQL. Professional certification is preferable.
Good interpersonal skills with both customers and cross-functional teams.
Possess a valid passport and be available to travel extensively and for extended periods of time.
What you will be doing
Responsible for implementation & support of solutions for hotels, restaurants, spas and fitness clubs across the region.
Conduct user training.
Handle customer cases, triage the inbound case load and reviewing the existing owned and escalated cases.
Ensure familiarity with new product releases as they become available.
Liaise with subject matter experts on client requests for enhancements and development.
Work with the support/implementation teams to ensure service level requirements are exceeded.
Perform other duties as requested or as deemed appropriate by management.
Language requirements:
Native or proficient in English, both written and spoken
What we offer you
Opportunity to grow inside the global organization.
Motivating remuneration package.
Competitive annual bonus scheme.
Remote/flexible working.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Engineer to join our Data & Analytics team on a permanent basis. The role will be based across our office in London Bridge and remotely as we operate a hybrid model of working.
Data is at the heart of what PRS do and we have an aspiration to develop advanced data analytics to gain deeper insights for its members and the business.
We believe that this can be driven through:
Meaningful member insights which will allow them to exploit new opportunities
Improved data driven member services
Identify new revenue opportunities & markets
Data driven marketing activities
Identify opportunities for increased business visibility, agility
Instrumenting our data pipelines to provide near real-time operational metadata showing quality, throughput, and other operational aspects
This will require interrogation of both internal and external unstructured data sources using a variety of techniques.
About the Role
The role of Data Engineer will work within the Analytics Engineering Team to provide development capability for analytics assets, including supporting the production of MVPs (Minimum Viable Products) / POCs (Proof of Concept) working with internal and external suppliers to advance PRS for Music’s analytics capability.
Over time, the Data Engineer will also work closely with our Enterprise Architects & wider Data Team to develop our data analytics platform and replace legacy solutions.
The Data Engineer will work with Developers, Data Scientist and Analysts within the Data function to create business specific analytics and reporting solutions to be used by Data Analysts and for self-service in the business.
Other duties will include, but limited to:
Design construct and test data infrastructures that will support complex data analytics services
Align architecture with current and future business requirements and build towards an end state architecture defined by and with the & enterprise architect
Handle the engineering of all aspects of data analysis including data extract, data warehousing and output via analytics tools
Provide technical support for royalty distributions to our members
Apply modern programming language and tools, progressively upgrade existing solutions and decommission them as they become redundant
Identify data quality issues and find ways to improve data reliability, efficiency, and quality
Deploy sophisticated analytics programs, machine Learning and statistical methods as appropriate, working with the emerging Data Science function as appropriate
Work with the Analytics Team on unveiling data insights that may be useful to the business in improving service, reducing cost or to drive PRS’s growth ambitions
Identify tasks that could potentially be automated using Machine Learning both within production processes and within data warehousing and analytics domains
Help to maintain the integrity and security of the company’s databases and data warehouses
Explore and recommend practices and tools and keep skills updated as appropriate
About You
The successful candidate will have/be:
A relevant degree in a computer science related field, Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent work-based experience
Academic qualification or professional training as a Data Engineer with a background in database and warehouse design and experience in modern data techniques including the use of Cloud based applications
Strong technical experience in building data solutions
A solid background in data engineering with proven experience in data warehouse, database design, data modelling and data analytics ideally backed up by certifications
Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Expert knowledge in data warehousing, data extraction and transformation, database/data warehouse design and the use of emerging Cloud based technologies
Expert skills in SQL and multiple programming languages across Azure Microsoft and or Oracle (OCI) technology stacks
Power BI (Developer) experience
Azure ecosystem (SSIS/ Synapse Pipelines, Azure Blob Storage/ Data Lakes, Azure SQL Dedicated Pools)
Why PRS?
We have worked hard at PRS for Music to create a culture where each colleague can bring their true selves to work and thrive.
We want you to have the work/life balance you need, so our flexible working approach covers both location and hours. You can work with your manager to find the hours that work best for you, as long as you are available for meetings when needed. We even provide the opportunity twice a year to work remotely, for up to a month at a time, in the UK or abroad.
We love music and host events so we can socialise as a team and share our passion. From our legendary Christmas Gig and PRS Presents to quizzes, drag queen bingo, comedy nights and team socials. Wellbeing is high on our agenda with a full programme of events, webinars, and initiatives, plus a team of Mental Health First Aiders to ensure we are happy, healthy and engaged.
Next Steps
Does this sound like you? If so, we would love to hear from you – apply now and send your CV & Covering Letter to recruitment@prsformusic.com
Covid-19 Recruitment Statement
PRS For Music is continuing to follow the Government recommendation in light of COVID -19 to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our staff, members and candidates.
Our focus is to provide our members with the best service and support, and therefore we remain focused on our resourcing strategy and continue to encourage applications for advertised roles.
We are transitioning back to a hybrid model of working across the organisation including in our recruitment process. Whilst our first stage interviews will take place remotely, we want you to experience the culture and working environment at PRS for Music. Therefore, once opened, our new Central London Hub, based in London Bridge will be used for second stage interviews.
We are committed to only recruit for vacancies that are essential to the livelihood and continued service to our members.
Please note: That due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to give feedback to all candidates at shortlisting stage. If you have not heard from us within 6 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful.
Many Thanks – The HR Team
May 13, 2022
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Engineer to join our Data & Analytics team on a permanent basis. The role will be based across our office in London Bridge and remotely as we operate a hybrid model of working.
Data is at the heart of what PRS do and we have an aspiration to develop advanced data analytics to gain deeper insights for its members and the business.
We believe that this can be driven through:
Meaningful member insights which will allow them to exploit new opportunities
Improved data driven member services
Identify new revenue opportunities & markets
Data driven marketing activities
Identify opportunities for increased business visibility, agility
Instrumenting our data pipelines to provide near real-time operational metadata showing quality, throughput, and other operational aspects
This will require interrogation of both internal and external unstructured data sources using a variety of techniques.
About the Role
The role of Data Engineer will work within the Analytics Engineering Team to provide development capability for analytics assets, including supporting the production of MVPs (Minimum Viable Products) / POCs (Proof of Concept) working with internal and external suppliers to advance PRS for Music’s analytics capability.
Over time, the Data Engineer will also work closely with our Enterprise Architects & wider Data Team to develop our data analytics platform and replace legacy solutions.
The Data Engineer will work with Developers, Data Scientist and Analysts within the Data function to create business specific analytics and reporting solutions to be used by Data Analysts and for self-service in the business.
Other duties will include, but limited to:
Design construct and test data infrastructures that will support complex data analytics services
Align architecture with current and future business requirements and build towards an end state architecture defined by and with the & enterprise architect
Handle the engineering of all aspects of data analysis including data extract, data warehousing and output via analytics tools
Provide technical support for royalty distributions to our members
Apply modern programming language and tools, progressively upgrade existing solutions and decommission them as they become redundant
Identify data quality issues and find ways to improve data reliability, efficiency, and quality
Deploy sophisticated analytics programs, machine Learning and statistical methods as appropriate, working with the emerging Data Science function as appropriate
Work with the Analytics Team on unveiling data insights that may be useful to the business in improving service, reducing cost or to drive PRS’s growth ambitions
Identify tasks that could potentially be automated using Machine Learning both within production processes and within data warehousing and analytics domains
Help to maintain the integrity and security of the company’s databases and data warehouses
Explore and recommend practices and tools and keep skills updated as appropriate
About You
The successful candidate will have/be:
A relevant degree in a computer science related field, Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent work-based experience
Academic qualification or professional training as a Data Engineer with a background in database and warehouse design and experience in modern data techniques including the use of Cloud based applications
Strong technical experience in building data solutions
A solid background in data engineering with proven experience in data warehouse, database design, data modelling and data analytics ideally backed up by certifications
Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Expert knowledge in data warehousing, data extraction and transformation, database/data warehouse design and the use of emerging Cloud based technologies
Expert skills in SQL and multiple programming languages across Azure Microsoft and or Oracle (OCI) technology stacks
Power BI (Developer) experience
Azure ecosystem (SSIS/ Synapse Pipelines, Azure Blob Storage/ Data Lakes, Azure SQL Dedicated Pools)
Why PRS?
We have worked hard at PRS for Music to create a culture where each colleague can bring their true selves to work and thrive.
We want you to have the work/life balance you need, so our flexible working approach covers both location and hours. You can work with your manager to find the hours that work best for you, as long as you are available for meetings when needed. We even provide the opportunity twice a year to work remotely, for up to a month at a time, in the UK or abroad.
We love music and host events so we can socialise as a team and share our passion. From our legendary Christmas Gig and PRS Presents to quizzes, drag queen bingo, comedy nights and team socials. Wellbeing is high on our agenda with a full programme of events, webinars, and initiatives, plus a team of Mental Health First Aiders to ensure we are happy, healthy and engaged.
Next Steps
Does this sound like you? If so, we would love to hear from you – apply now and send your CV & Covering Letter to recruitment@prsformusic.com
Covid-19 Recruitment Statement
PRS For Music is continuing to follow the Government recommendation in light of COVID -19 to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our staff, members and candidates.
Our focus is to provide our members with the best service and support, and therefore we remain focused on our resourcing strategy and continue to encourage applications for advertised roles.
We are transitioning back to a hybrid model of working across the organisation including in our recruitment process. Whilst our first stage interviews will take place remotely, we want you to experience the culture and working environment at PRS for Music. Therefore, once opened, our new Central London Hub, based in London Bridge will be used for second stage interviews.
We are committed to only recruit for vacancies that are essential to the livelihood and continued service to our members.
Please note: That due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to give feedback to all candidates at shortlisting stage. If you have not heard from us within 6 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful.
Many Thanks – The HR Team
Full Stack Software Developer – East Midlands Pay Rate to Umbrella: Up to £550 per day Security Clearance: DBS CV Deadline: Monday 25th at 13:00 Interview Process: 1 stage teams Headcount: 1 Digital/Non Digital: Digital Contracting Authority: NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit Contract Length: 6 months Location: remote IR35: Inside Minimum Requirement: Arden & GEM CSU is searching for a talented individual to support our Systems and Reporting Team. The applicant will have at least 3 years experience developing .NET based web systems and should be familiar with working in the Azure Cloud. Significant experience in the following; .NET Web Development Automated deployment (CI/CD) Microsoft SQL Server Azure Cloud based Technologies Build web based customer facing systems Debugging complex problems Design and implement a web based system from the ground up 1. Excellent programming skills in .Net using C#, MVC, Entity Framework, Web API. Visual Studio IDE. Web Hosting / IIS. OAuth 2.0 /OpenID Connect. 2. .NET Core Web Development - C# 3. Bootstrap Responsive Web Design, HTML 5, CSS, JavaScript, Angular Framework 4. Microsoft Azure Cloud 5. Azure Dev Ops (CI/CD) 6. OAuth 2.0 / OIDC 7. Understanding of OOP design and modelling techniques. 8. Microsoft SQL Server 9. XUnit Testing Framewaork 10. AGILE working practices 11. Good communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to provide detailed and technical advice to both specialists and non-technical staff and customers. 12. Excellent written, presentation and verbal skills. Degree in Computing Science or equivalent knowledge and experience gained through working at a similar level in specialist area Designs, runs and improves software that meets user needs. Responsible for writing clean, secure code following a test-driven approach; create code that is open by default and easy for others to reuse. Lead development on one or a small number of related project teams. Be proficient in a wide range of technical systems; be involved in identifying appropriate technology and approaches, deciding when software should be written; contribute to the developer community; provide technical leadership; promote knowledge sharing and adoption of good practice. Typical Skills: Manage the service components to ensure they meet business needs and performance targets. Identify process optimisation opportunities. Designing solutions and services with security controls embedded, specifically engineered as mitigation against security threats. Demonstrate strong understanding and application of the most appropriate modern standards. Advise on the right way to apply standards and methods, ensuring compliance. Maintain technical responsibility for all the stages and iterations of a software development project. Know a variety of methods of prototyping and can choose the most appropriate ones. Review the systems designs of others to ensure selection of appropriate technology. Coordinate build activities across systems and understand how to undertake and support integration-testing activities. Know how to prioritise and define approaches to understand the user story, guiding others in doing so. You can offer recommendations on the best tools and methods to be used.
Apr 22, 2022
Contractor
Full Stack Software Developer – East Midlands Pay Rate to Umbrella: Up to £550 per day Security Clearance: DBS CV Deadline: Monday 25th at 13:00 Interview Process: 1 stage teams Headcount: 1 Digital/Non Digital: Digital Contracting Authority: NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit Contract Length: 6 months Location: remote IR35: Inside Minimum Requirement: Arden & GEM CSU is searching for a talented individual to support our Systems and Reporting Team. The applicant will have at least 3 years experience developing .NET based web systems and should be familiar with working in the Azure Cloud. Significant experience in the following; .NET Web Development Automated deployment (CI/CD) Microsoft SQL Server Azure Cloud based Technologies Build web based customer facing systems Debugging complex problems Design and implement a web based system from the ground up 1. Excellent programming skills in .Net using C#, MVC, Entity Framework, Web API. Visual Studio IDE. Web Hosting / IIS. OAuth 2.0 /OpenID Connect. 2. .NET Core Web Development - C# 3. Bootstrap Responsive Web Design, HTML 5, CSS, JavaScript, Angular Framework 4. Microsoft Azure Cloud 5. Azure Dev Ops (CI/CD) 6. OAuth 2.0 / OIDC 7. Understanding of OOP design and modelling techniques. 8. Microsoft SQL Server 9. XUnit Testing Framewaork 10. AGILE working practices 11. Good communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to provide detailed and technical advice to both specialists and non-technical staff and customers. 12. Excellent written, presentation and verbal skills. Degree in Computing Science or equivalent knowledge and experience gained through working at a similar level in specialist area Designs, runs and improves software that meets user needs. Responsible for writing clean, secure code following a test-driven approach; create code that is open by default and easy for others to reuse. Lead development on one or a small number of related project teams. Be proficient in a wide range of technical systems; be involved in identifying appropriate technology and approaches, deciding when software should be written; contribute to the developer community; provide technical leadership; promote knowledge sharing and adoption of good practice. Typical Skills: Manage the service components to ensure they meet business needs and performance targets. Identify process optimisation opportunities. Designing solutions and services with security controls embedded, specifically engineered as mitigation against security threats. Demonstrate strong understanding and application of the most appropriate modern standards. Advise on the right way to apply standards and methods, ensuring compliance. Maintain technical responsibility for all the stages and iterations of a software development project. Know a variety of methods of prototyping and can choose the most appropriate ones. Review the systems designs of others to ensure selection of appropriate technology. Coordinate build activities across systems and understand how to undertake and support integration-testing activities. Know how to prioritise and define approaches to understand the user story, guiding others in doing so. You can offer recommendations on the best tools and methods to be used.
Senior Software Engineer ( Hybrid - Manchester )
Security Clearance: BPSS Pay Rate to Umbrella: £550 Umb CV Deadline: 21/04 AT 3pm Interview Process: MS Team Headcount: 1 Digital/Non Digital: Digital Contract Length: 4 Months Location: Hybrid – 2 days a week in Manchester office IR35: Inside Minimum Requirement: • Previous experience of working for a government department. • Familiarity with native Android application development • Familiar with WorkspaceONE/AirWatch • Familiar with Certificate Based Authentication • Familiar with integration with ADFS for SAML IdP. • Must be able to develop native iOS mobile applications using Swift • Must be able to develop REST APIs using NodeJS • Must be able to develop using test driven development • Must be able to develop against an API first architecture • Use strict content security policies and guard against common OWASP attacks. • Must be able to use Git • Able to lead and mentor both front-end and back-end developers • Must be familiar with developing native iOS applications • Familiar with using XCode 13.0 • Familiar with Swift 5.5 to support the development of iOS application or iOS 15+ • Familiar with setting up and configuring a CI/CD pipeline such as GitLab • Familiar with consuming REST APIs • Experience with consuming AppConfig (Managed Application Configuration) • Familiar with the packaging and delivery of applications using the Apple Custom App store • Familiar with tools such as Fast Lane and Test Flight to deliver apps
Apr 21, 2022
Contractor
Senior Software Engineer ( Hybrid - Manchester )
Security Clearance: BPSS Pay Rate to Umbrella: £550 Umb CV Deadline: 21/04 AT 3pm Interview Process: MS Team Headcount: 1 Digital/Non Digital: Digital Contract Length: 4 Months Location: Hybrid – 2 days a week in Manchester office IR35: Inside Minimum Requirement: • Previous experience of working for a government department. • Familiarity with native Android application development • Familiar with WorkspaceONE/AirWatch • Familiar with Certificate Based Authentication • Familiar with integration with ADFS for SAML IdP. • Must be able to develop native iOS mobile applications using Swift • Must be able to develop REST APIs using NodeJS • Must be able to develop using test driven development • Must be able to develop against an API first architecture • Use strict content security policies and guard against common OWASP attacks. • Must be able to use Git • Able to lead and mentor both front-end and back-end developers • Must be familiar with developing native iOS applications • Familiar with using XCode 13.0 • Familiar with Swift 5.5 to support the development of iOS application or iOS 15+ • Familiar with setting up and configuring a CI/CD pipeline such as GitLab • Familiar with consuming REST APIs • Experience with consuming AppConfig (Managed Application Configuration) • Familiar with the packaging and delivery of applications using the Apple Custom App store • Familiar with tools such as Fast Lane and Test Flight to deliver apps
Could you be our next IT Technician ? We are a specialist education supplier for all things IT related, currently on the hunt for a talented individual who can step up to a unique challenge.
IT Technician
£27,000 - £34,000 per year (DOE)
Car Allowance
Full Time, Permanent Role
Must Have Existing IT Knowledge (IPv4, VLANS etc)
Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 3RA
Please note: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK
At ICTn, we are the go-to company for all things IT-related within the education supplier sector. Having been advising educational establishment for almost 20 years, we certainly know a thing or two about IT.
Our owners originally set out to fill a gap in the market – the provision of quality, independent, practical and relevant advice to all individuals in the education sector.
Now, supported by our highly skilled staff, we can confidently lay claim to being one of the UK’s leading specialist ICT providers. From server and storage advice to e-security, network installs and VOIP telephone systems, we cover a huge section of technical ground.
The Role
A wonderful opportunity has just arisen for the right individual to take on a highly rewarding Technician role within the company.
You will be required to visit customer sites in the Midlands and South East. Your day-to-day tasks will include:
Troubleshooting computer hardware and software issues.
Maintaining a log of all support provided.
Installing new hardware and software.
Providing telephone/remote support.
Completion and preparation of all site paperwork.
The Ideal Candidate
As an IT Technician you will need to understand how to maintain and fault find within a computer network, and have knowledge of some or all of the below:
Microsoft Server.
Windows 10.
Active Directory
Virtualistation Software.
Wi-Fi configuration and management.
Switch installation and configuration.
IPv4.
VLANS.
SharePoint
Benefits
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to develop your IT career. We can offer:
32 days holiday.
Laptop.
Phone or monthly contribution to own sim costs (usually £10).
Car allowance.
Fuel cost expenses.
Please note: a full DBS check will be carried out for this role
How to apply
If you have the skills and experience required for this Technician position, click “apply” or send your CV to info@ictn.co.uk and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.
You must be eligible to work in the UK.
Other suitable skills and experience includes: IT Technician, IT Engineer, Software Technician, Software Engineer, IT Support Technician, IT Operations Technician, ICT Technician, ICT Engineer, Offsite IT Technician, Computer Technician, Computer Engineer.
Jan 31, 2022
Full time
Could you be our next IT Technician ? We are a specialist education supplier for all things IT related, currently on the hunt for a talented individual who can step up to a unique challenge.
IT Technician
£27,000 - £34,000 per year (DOE)
Car Allowance
Full Time, Permanent Role
Must Have Existing IT Knowledge (IPv4, VLANS etc)
Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 3RA
Please note: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK
At ICTn, we are the go-to company for all things IT-related within the education supplier sector. Having been advising educational establishment for almost 20 years, we certainly know a thing or two about IT.
Our owners originally set out to fill a gap in the market – the provision of quality, independent, practical and relevant advice to all individuals in the education sector.
Now, supported by our highly skilled staff, we can confidently lay claim to being one of the UK’s leading specialist ICT providers. From server and storage advice to e-security, network installs and VOIP telephone systems, we cover a huge section of technical ground.
The Role
A wonderful opportunity has just arisen for the right individual to take on a highly rewarding Technician role within the company.
You will be required to visit customer sites in the Midlands and South East. Your day-to-day tasks will include:
Troubleshooting computer hardware and software issues.
Maintaining a log of all support provided.
Installing new hardware and software.
Providing telephone/remote support.
Completion and preparation of all site paperwork.
The Ideal Candidate
As an IT Technician you will need to understand how to maintain and fault find within a computer network, and have knowledge of some or all of the below:
Microsoft Server.
Windows 10.
Active Directory
Virtualistation Software.
Wi-Fi configuration and management.
Switch installation and configuration.
IPv4.
VLANS.
SharePoint
Benefits
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to develop your IT career. We can offer:
32 days holiday.
Laptop.
Phone or monthly contribution to own sim costs (usually £10).
Car allowance.
Fuel cost expenses.
Please note: a full DBS check will be carried out for this role
How to apply
If you have the skills and experience required for this Technician position, click “apply” or send your CV to info@ictn.co.uk and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.
You must be eligible to work in the UK.
Other suitable skills and experience includes: IT Technician, IT Engineer, Software Technician, Software Engineer, IT Support Technician, IT Operations Technician, ICT Technician, ICT Engineer, Offsite IT Technician, Computer Technician, Computer Engineer.
Permanent | Full-time | All-year Round (52 weeks per year) Starting Salary c.£30,000 per annum depending on skills, knowledge and experience
The Felsted IT Services team is a critical and integral part of the Felsted community and the role of the IT Engineer is to manage the complex challenges of scale that are unique to Felsted’s technically intricate ecosystem. With the recent appointment of a Director of Digital Strategy, it is an exciting time to be joining Felsted and the ICT department.
The main duties of the role are to design, install and test hardware, software and networks and maintain the IT asset tracker plus partner with the leadership team on system forecasts and critical issues affecting the IT systems.
A degree in a Computer Science related area of study would be desirable, or equivalent practical experience, together with extensive knowledge and experience with OS administration, hardware systems, OS internals on Windows and *nix systems, as is knowledge of networks, networking security systems and infrastructure. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate problem-solving, collaborative and communications skills together with the ability to interpret and analyse information to create meaningful reports.
This role is a permanent position working Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm, all-year round. The post holder is required to work one Saturday per month during term-time and be on-call as per the department’s rota. The starting salary for this role is c.£30,000 per annum (depending on skills, knowledge and experience) plus there is a call-out allowance of £133.19 per month (£1,598.28 per annum). Further information and a full job description can be found within the ‘Role Information Pack’.
Benefits include free life assurance, uniform and parking; contributory pension scheme (matched at 4%); membership availability to the School’s healthcare scheme (via BUPA); free lunch on full days worked; free hot drinks supplied and lunch/dinner provided; annual salary reviews; free use of the Felsted Gym and pool facilities; subsidised on-site Coffee Shop; and membership to Felsted Connect; an online multi-platform engagement tool where employees have access to hundreds of exclusive discounts and offers from online and high-street retailers. More information on our rewards package can be found on our website felsted.org/employment-opps/rewards.
Felsted is a leading day and boarding independent school based in a stunning village campus in North Essex. Founded in 1564 by Richard Lord Riche, who had been a Lord Chancellor under King Edward VI, Felsted today provides an exceptional holistic education to approximately 1100 boys and girls aged four to eighteen. We celebrated our 450th anniversary in 2014, one of only a handful of schools in the country that have claimed this historic milestone. We employ more than 160 teachers and 440 operational staff in a community orientated environment, ensuring our pupils receive the very best in learning and co-curricular activities.
We are rated ‘Excellent in every aspect' by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 24 January 2022 at 9:00am.
If you would like to apply for this position, please visit our website www.felsted.org/employment-opps to complete our online application process.
Felsted is committed to equal opportunities and maintaining a safe and secure environment for all pupils and a ‘culture of vigilance’ to safeguard and protect all in its care, and to all aspects of its ‘Safeguarding (Child Protection and Staff Behaviour) Policy’. All employees are subject to pre-employment checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Jan 04, 2022
Full time
Permanent | Full-time | All-year Round (52 weeks per year) Starting Salary c.£30,000 per annum depending on skills, knowledge and experience
The Felsted IT Services team is a critical and integral part of the Felsted community and the role of the IT Engineer is to manage the complex challenges of scale that are unique to Felsted’s technically intricate ecosystem. With the recent appointment of a Director of Digital Strategy, it is an exciting time to be joining Felsted and the ICT department.
The main duties of the role are to design, install and test hardware, software and networks and maintain the IT asset tracker plus partner with the leadership team on system forecasts and critical issues affecting the IT systems.
A degree in a Computer Science related area of study would be desirable, or equivalent practical experience, together with extensive knowledge and experience with OS administration, hardware systems, OS internals on Windows and *nix systems, as is knowledge of networks, networking security systems and infrastructure. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate problem-solving, collaborative and communications skills together with the ability to interpret and analyse information to create meaningful reports.
This role is a permanent position working Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm, all-year round. The post holder is required to work one Saturday per month during term-time and be on-call as per the department’s rota. The starting salary for this role is c.£30,000 per annum (depending on skills, knowledge and experience) plus there is a call-out allowance of £133.19 per month (£1,598.28 per annum). Further information and a full job description can be found within the ‘Role Information Pack’.
Benefits include free life assurance, uniform and parking; contributory pension scheme (matched at 4%); membership availability to the School’s healthcare scheme (via BUPA); free lunch on full days worked; free hot drinks supplied and lunch/dinner provided; annual salary reviews; free use of the Felsted Gym and pool facilities; subsidised on-site Coffee Shop; and membership to Felsted Connect; an online multi-platform engagement tool where employees have access to hundreds of exclusive discounts and offers from online and high-street retailers. More information on our rewards package can be found on our website felsted.org/employment-opps/rewards.
Felsted is a leading day and boarding independent school based in a stunning village campus in North Essex. Founded in 1564 by Richard Lord Riche, who had been a Lord Chancellor under King Edward VI, Felsted today provides an exceptional holistic education to approximately 1100 boys and girls aged four to eighteen. We celebrated our 450th anniversary in 2014, one of only a handful of schools in the country that have claimed this historic milestone. We employ more than 160 teachers and 440 operational staff in a community orientated environment, ensuring our pupils receive the very best in learning and co-curricular activities.
We are rated ‘Excellent in every aspect' by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 24 January 2022 at 9:00am.
If you would like to apply for this position, please visit our website www.felsted.org/employment-opps to complete our online application process.
Felsted is committed to equal opportunities and maintaining a safe and secure environment for all pupils and a ‘culture of vigilance’ to safeguard and protect all in its care, and to all aspects of its ‘Safeguarding (Child Protection and Staff Behaviour) Policy’. All employees are subject to pre-employment checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
A Senior position within Future PLC’s Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) team means becoming accountable for the long term success of many elements of the SRE team platform. The role requires a strong technical background alongside a passion for exploration and new opportunities. A Senior SRE is not expected to provide any formal coaching, or leadership to others, but would be expected to support mentoring and be a positive influence for the growth of our team and our department.
As a Senior SRE you will also be responsible for providing technical oversight for Futures delivery infrastructure and the success of teams that rely on that infrastructure.
You will bring strong leadership skills applied in a technical context with a team of engineers. You will help steer your team towards a common technical vision. You’ll help analyze the current system, it’s strengths and limitations. You will participate in roadmap and project planning efforts and will have ownership for delivering it.
You’ll be participating in project management efforts as the teams execute on plans, and you’ll have a role in communicating progress and status to stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Lead by example - Provide technical leadership for several functional areas in the SRE team like monitoring, logging, security, and more.
Take ownership for SRE projects and drive them forward
Support SRE Leads in accountability for meeting Futures SLAs and SLOs
Collaborate closely with development and project team mates to deliver on our shared goals
Implement, evolve and maintain runbooks, automation and documentation to improve working practices and system operation
Attend events, conferences and workshops to maintain awareness of industry trends and support their adoption within the organisation
Design, build and operate highly resilient, performant and observable infrastructure that serves the changing business objectives
Collaborate with third-party suppliers and customers where required to support business requirements
Translate high level technical guidance into actionable direction for the teams and initiatives
Respond to out of hours incidents as part of a shared rotation
Identify and drive cost-optimisation.
Responsibilities:
Previous experience providing technical direction for a team of engineers
Experience in directing long term projects and collaborating with teammates on its delivery
Experience developing and reviewing complex technical requirements, and translating them into actionable tasks for engineers
Good understanding of the full SDLC process
Proficient with Infrastructure as Code tools for managing Azure resources (Terraform and ARM templates)
Experience with Deployment techniques (Blue/Green, Canary etc)
Is opinionated on what good looks like for delivering both software and infrastructure via CI/CD pipeline best practices
Expert knowledge on AzureDevOps pipelines
Observability at scale with tools such as Azure Monitor, Application Insights and Log Analytics
Good understanding of Landing Zone architectural patterns (ideally Azure Cloud Adoption Framework)
Understanding of immutable infrastructure
Performance and Cost Optimisation from architectural and engineering perspective.
Good Understanding of IAAS and PAAS Azure services
Proficient with Configuration Management tools such as Ansible
Proficient with development languages such as C# or Javascript
Nov 09, 2021
Full time
A Senior position within Future PLC’s Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) team means becoming accountable for the long term success of many elements of the SRE team platform. The role requires a strong technical background alongside a passion for exploration and new opportunities. A Senior SRE is not expected to provide any formal coaching, or leadership to others, but would be expected to support mentoring and be a positive influence for the growth of our team and our department.
As a Senior SRE you will also be responsible for providing technical oversight for Futures delivery infrastructure and the success of teams that rely on that infrastructure.
You will bring strong leadership skills applied in a technical context with a team of engineers. You will help steer your team towards a common technical vision. You’ll help analyze the current system, it’s strengths and limitations. You will participate in roadmap and project planning efforts and will have ownership for delivering it.
You’ll be participating in project management efforts as the teams execute on plans, and you’ll have a role in communicating progress and status to stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Lead by example - Provide technical leadership for several functional areas in the SRE team like monitoring, logging, security, and more.
Take ownership for SRE projects and drive them forward
Support SRE Leads in accountability for meeting Futures SLAs and SLOs
Collaborate closely with development and project team mates to deliver on our shared goals
Implement, evolve and maintain runbooks, automation and documentation to improve working practices and system operation
Attend events, conferences and workshops to maintain awareness of industry trends and support their adoption within the organisation
Design, build and operate highly resilient, performant and observable infrastructure that serves the changing business objectives
Collaborate with third-party suppliers and customers where required to support business requirements
Translate high level technical guidance into actionable direction for the teams and initiatives
Respond to out of hours incidents as part of a shared rotation
Identify and drive cost-optimisation.
Responsibilities:
Previous experience providing technical direction for a team of engineers
Experience in directing long term projects and collaborating with teammates on its delivery
Experience developing and reviewing complex technical requirements, and translating them into actionable tasks for engineers
Good understanding of the full SDLC process
Proficient with Infrastructure as Code tools for managing Azure resources (Terraform and ARM templates)
Experience with Deployment techniques (Blue/Green, Canary etc)
Is opinionated on what good looks like for delivering both software and infrastructure via CI/CD pipeline best practices
Expert knowledge on AzureDevOps pipelines
Observability at scale with tools such as Azure Monitor, Application Insights and Log Analytics
Good understanding of Landing Zone architectural patterns (ideally Azure Cloud Adoption Framework)
Understanding of immutable infrastructure
Performance and Cost Optimisation from architectural and engineering perspective.
Good Understanding of IAAS and PAAS Azure services
Proficient with Configuration Management tools such as Ansible
Proficient with development languages such as C# or Javascript
My client is a leading global built asset consultancy, operating in over 70 countries and with 300 offices worldwide. The company are a top 10 professional services consultancy and work across a wide range of market sectors, using their expertise to generate maximum value for their clients. Due to their continuing success, they are seeking an experienced M&E Project Manager to become an influential part of their innovative team based in London. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery for the M&E Project and Programme management functions managers in both UK and European projects. The role would be to lead both pre and post contract service in respect of Project and Programme management commissions. Essential Requirements: Experience working within a private practice environment Mechanical and Electrical Project Management delivery in date centre projects Track record in leading the successful delivery of pre and post contract services preferably in a business critical, technical real estate environment. Alternatively experience of working on and leading either fast track Corporate Real Estate fit out projects or projects of a complex nature engineering wise Flexibility for overseas travel in Europe, multiple projects and to be challenged Experience of client facing situations Proven track record of team working and working relatively unsupervised on own initiative Experience of leading stakeholder management Mix of new build and refurbishment experience. Excellent communication skills Client focused attitude and approach Proficient us of IT software packages including Microsoft Excel, Word, MS project and Primavera Experience of leading risk and change management Pro-active output focussed approach to problem resolution Ability to formulate delivery strategy and lead implementation Desirable: Mix of business-critical clients including banks and financial institutions, media, telecom, internet provider companies and specialist international technical real estate developers Working knowledge of most standard forms of construction contract and experience of managing engagement with client lawyers If you are looking to strengthen your position in this very busy sector, please send your application today to
Jun 04, 2023
Full time
My client is a leading global built asset consultancy, operating in over 70 countries and with 300 offices worldwide. The company are a top 10 professional services consultancy and work across a wide range of market sectors, using their expertise to generate maximum value for their clients. Due to their continuing success, they are seeking an experienced M&E Project Manager to become an influential part of their innovative team based in London. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery for the M&E Project and Programme management functions managers in both UK and European projects. The role would be to lead both pre and post contract service in respect of Project and Programme management commissions. Essential Requirements: Experience working within a private practice environment Mechanical and Electrical Project Management delivery in date centre projects Track record in leading the successful delivery of pre and post contract services preferably in a business critical, technical real estate environment. Alternatively experience of working on and leading either fast track Corporate Real Estate fit out projects or projects of a complex nature engineering wise Flexibility for overseas travel in Europe, multiple projects and to be challenged Experience of client facing situations Proven track record of team working and working relatively unsupervised on own initiative Experience of leading stakeholder management Mix of new build and refurbishment experience. Excellent communication skills Client focused attitude and approach Proficient us of IT software packages including Microsoft Excel, Word, MS project and Primavera Experience of leading risk and change management Pro-active output focussed approach to problem resolution Ability to formulate delivery strategy and lead implementation Desirable: Mix of business-critical clients including banks and financial institutions, media, telecom, internet provider companies and specialist international technical real estate developers Working knowledge of most standard forms of construction contract and experience of managing engagement with client lawyers If you are looking to strengthen your position in this very busy sector, please send your application today to
HEAD OF DATA ENGINEERING £90,000 - £110,000 LONDON Are you an experienced Data Engineer who is looking to work in the Retail industry? This opportunity offers the chance to work closely with a small group of data specialists on an exciting and expanding greenfield project! THE COMPANY This company has begun placing products into the financial-tech industry despite still being a young brand. With recent investment and support this company is now in a strong position to really grow their data team, meaning you now have a chance to get in early and develop with this developing group. This development has been so rapid that it was named in the UK's top 10 fastest-growing FinTech companies! THE ROLE You will be coming in to work in an exclusively Data Engineering based role and work closely with other Software Engineers. There is another experienced Data Engineer in the team who you will be reporting to, and this individual is a specialized expert in the area, allowing a great opportunity to further develop your learning. You shall be helping to develop and maintain pipelines on what is a project still in its early stages. YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE To be successful in this role you should have experience with the following: Data Bricks Strong Python coding Azure Cloud Pyspark- (nice to have) Leadership experience is key. THE BENEFITS A generous salary package beginning with £90,000 Flexible working policy with only 3 days a week in an office expected Easily accessible London offices Stock options may become available The chance to join a quickly growing company as part of an experienced team! HOW TO APPLY Please register your interest by sending your CV to Charlotte Smith via the application link on this page.
Jun 04, 2023
Full time
HEAD OF DATA ENGINEERING £90,000 - £110,000 LONDON Are you an experienced Data Engineer who is looking to work in the Retail industry? This opportunity offers the chance to work closely with a small group of data specialists on an exciting and expanding greenfield project! THE COMPANY This company has begun placing products into the financial-tech industry despite still being a young brand. With recent investment and support this company is now in a strong position to really grow their data team, meaning you now have a chance to get in early and develop with this developing group. This development has been so rapid that it was named in the UK's top 10 fastest-growing FinTech companies! THE ROLE You will be coming in to work in an exclusively Data Engineering based role and work closely with other Software Engineers. There is another experienced Data Engineer in the team who you will be reporting to, and this individual is a specialized expert in the area, allowing a great opportunity to further develop your learning. You shall be helping to develop and maintain pipelines on what is a project still in its early stages. YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE To be successful in this role you should have experience with the following: Data Bricks Strong Python coding Azure Cloud Pyspark- (nice to have) Leadership experience is key. THE BENEFITS A generous salary package beginning with £90,000 Flexible working policy with only 3 days a week in an office expected Easily accessible London offices Stock options may become available The chance to join a quickly growing company as part of an experienced team! HOW TO APPLY Please register your interest by sending your CV to Charlotte Smith via the application link on this page.
Lead Azure DevOps Engineer - Up to £80,000 - Basingstoke (Hybrid) We are searching for a high achieving Azure DevOps Engineer to work for an industry leading company within the automotive sector. You will act as the technical lead for everything Azure related and be an integral part of the Application and Development Support team, supporting the Azure platform across the IT Delivery teams. This role would be purely technically focussed, with no line management requirements, and will be a decisive problem solver that's able to tackle any issue within the Azure environment. Description/Requirements: Responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving the Azure Platform. Experience with Azure cloud services and architecture: Virtual networking Azure compute resources (PAAS & IAAS) Storage Azure identities and governance Azure Security Able to design solutions that make effective use of the above and ensure that they are secure, scalable and cost-effective. Be hands on in providing a reliable and scalable environment for developers and delivery leads Work alongside the Architecture, Delivery, Dev, and QA teams on a daily basis Azure DevOps Creating CI/CD Pipelines IaC - Terraform/Ansible/ARM Contribute to and review architectural designs Facilitate release management activities This role is paying a salary of up to £80,000, with excellent benefits including flexible home working, private healthcare, enhanced pension, and much more. To apply for this role, please contact or call
Jun 04, 2023
Full time
Lead Azure DevOps Engineer - Up to £80,000 - Basingstoke (Hybrid) We are searching for a high achieving Azure DevOps Engineer to work for an industry leading company within the automotive sector. You will act as the technical lead for everything Azure related and be an integral part of the Application and Development Support team, supporting the Azure platform across the IT Delivery teams. This role would be purely technically focussed, with no line management requirements, and will be a decisive problem solver that's able to tackle any issue within the Azure environment. Description/Requirements: Responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving the Azure Platform. Experience with Azure cloud services and architecture: Virtual networking Azure compute resources (PAAS & IAAS) Storage Azure identities and governance Azure Security Able to design solutions that make effective use of the above and ensure that they are secure, scalable and cost-effective. Be hands on in providing a reliable and scalable environment for developers and delivery leads Work alongside the Architecture, Delivery, Dev, and QA teams on a daily basis Azure DevOps Creating CI/CD Pipelines IaC - Terraform/Ansible/ARM Contribute to and review architectural designs Facilitate release management activities This role is paying a salary of up to £80,000, with excellent benefits including flexible home working, private healthcare, enhanced pension, and much more. To apply for this role, please contact or call
End Date Tuesday 20 June 2023 Salary Range £0 - £0 We support agile working - click here for more information on agile working options. Agile Working Options Flexibility in when hours are worked, Hybrid Working Job Description Summary . Job Description Benefits: base salary, plus annual personal bonus, 15% employer pension contribution (when you put in 6%), 4% flexible cash pot, private medical insurance, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays. We re a family friendly organisation who focus on delivery, not time at your desk. A mature, flexible work environment, flexible start/finish hours, agile working practices. We care about your mental health and want to enable a good work-life balance. Who are Lloyds Banking Group? Lloyds Banking Group is the UK s leading digital franchise, with over 20 million active online customers across our three main brands - including Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland - as well as the biggest mobile bank in the country. We're building the bank of the future, and we need your help. Where will this role sit? In Intelligent Automation we are committed to the mission of automating the routine whilst supercharging our understanding, to deliver a seamless experience for our customers and colleagues. We're a diverse group of people. Software Engineers, Robotics Specialists, Cognitive Developers, Data Scientists, Conversation Designers, Natural Language Engineers and many more. We come from a variety of backgrounds across the globe, but we all share in the vision of the untapped potential of human and machine intelligence. Cognitive Natural Language systems are a channel that mimic human interaction to help scale and augment human expertise, bringing information to customers and colleagues in a timely, natural, and useable way - perfect in the shape of Virtual Assistant chat bots for Customer Service use cases. By pairing smart people with smart machines, we build conversational interfaces (text or voice) which not only assist our customers and colleagues but also undertake tasks for them. However, our aspirations and roadmap, are keen to take this proposition much further. What you'll do This is a technical leadership role and will blend both deep domain and technical expertise with a passion for influencing the strategy of Cognitive Engineering in the bank. Responsible for the tooling, architecture, and infrastructure of the bank's Conversational AI platforms, some of which are already hosted in the public cloud. Responsible for ensuring the continued success of our existing Chat Bots and Conversational AI adoptions. Offer leadership around new ways of engineering, acting as a change agent and fostering a test and learn approach. Help develop the bank's future strategy in Conversational AI Required Skills and Experience Hands-on engineering experience, preferably involving scalable enterprise platforms. Experience and understanding of Microservices / Service Mesh architecture and integrations, API request and response and engagement platforms. Knowledge of Azure DevOps pipelines and Jenkins, continuous improvement, and delivery. Understanding of code management principles (pull requests, merge etc.) Excellent Node.js skills (Node.js should be your primary coding language) and full Stack experience including JavaScript frameworks (React); Experience with containers at scale (e.g. AKS/EKS, Docker, Kubernetes, Istio, Helm etc.); Solid understanding of a development lifecycle and experience in end-to-end delivery of technology products. Hands-on experience with Conversational AI Tooling (Watson Assistant preferred). Experience with agile development methods & tooling. Excellent Node.js skills (Node.js should be your primary coding language) and full Stack experience including JavaScript frameworks (React); Experience with containers at scale (e.g. AKS/EKS, Docker, Kubernetes, Istio, Helm etc.); What you I get in return? We're dedicated to giving you opportunities and support to develop you both professionally and personally to optimise your potential. As a new colleague, you ll join us on our journey to build a 21st century bank that reflects modern Britain, and craft an inclusive culture where all colleagues feel welcomed and valued. We're committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve, and to building an inclusive environment where all our colleagues can be themselves and succeed on merit. We support the principles of agile working and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We're an equal opportunity employer and deeply value diversity within our organisation. Together we make it possible! At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop. We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.
Jun 04, 2023
Full time
End Date Tuesday 20 June 2023 Salary Range £0 - £0 We support agile working - click here for more information on agile working options. Agile Working Options Flexibility in when hours are worked, Hybrid Working Job Description Summary . Job Description Benefits: base salary, plus annual personal bonus, 15% employer pension contribution (when you put in 6%), 4% flexible cash pot, private medical insurance, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays. We re a family friendly organisation who focus on delivery, not time at your desk. A mature, flexible work environment, flexible start/finish hours, agile working practices. We care about your mental health and want to enable a good work-life balance. Who are Lloyds Banking Group? Lloyds Banking Group is the UK s leading digital franchise, with over 20 million active online customers across our three main brands - including Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland - as well as the biggest mobile bank in the country. We're building the bank of the future, and we need your help. Where will this role sit? In Intelligent Automation we are committed to the mission of automating the routine whilst supercharging our understanding, to deliver a seamless experience for our customers and colleagues. We're a diverse group of people. Software Engineers, Robotics Specialists, Cognitive Developers, Data Scientists, Conversation Designers, Natural Language Engineers and many more. We come from a variety of backgrounds across the globe, but we all share in the vision of the untapped potential of human and machine intelligence. Cognitive Natural Language systems are a channel that mimic human interaction to help scale and augment human expertise, bringing information to customers and colleagues in a timely, natural, and useable way - perfect in the shape of Virtual Assistant chat bots for Customer Service use cases. By pairing smart people with smart machines, we build conversational interfaces (text or voice) which not only assist our customers and colleagues but also undertake tasks for them. However, our aspirations and roadmap, are keen to take this proposition much further. What you'll do This is a technical leadership role and will blend both deep domain and technical expertise with a passion for influencing the strategy of Cognitive Engineering in the bank. Responsible for the tooling, architecture, and infrastructure of the bank's Conversational AI platforms, some of which are already hosted in the public cloud. Responsible for ensuring the continued success of our existing Chat Bots and Conversational AI adoptions. Offer leadership around new ways of engineering, acting as a change agent and fostering a test and learn approach. Help develop the bank's future strategy in Conversational AI Required Skills and Experience Hands-on engineering experience, preferably involving scalable enterprise platforms. Experience and understanding of Microservices / Service Mesh architecture and integrations, API request and response and engagement platforms. Knowledge of Azure DevOps pipelines and Jenkins, continuous improvement, and delivery. Understanding of code management principles (pull requests, merge etc.) Excellent Node.js skills (Node.js should be your primary coding language) and full Stack experience including JavaScript frameworks (React); Experience with containers at scale (e.g. AKS/EKS, Docker, Kubernetes, Istio, Helm etc.); Solid understanding of a development lifecycle and experience in end-to-end delivery of technology products. Hands-on experience with Conversational AI Tooling (Watson Assistant preferred). Experience with agile development methods & tooling. Excellent Node.js skills (Node.js should be your primary coding language) and full Stack experience including JavaScript frameworks (React); Experience with containers at scale (e.g. AKS/EKS, Docker, Kubernetes, Istio, Helm etc.); What you I get in return? We're dedicated to giving you opportunities and support to develop you both professionally and personally to optimise your potential. As a new colleague, you ll join us on our journey to build a 21st century bank that reflects modern Britain, and craft an inclusive culture where all colleagues feel welcomed and valued. We're committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve, and to building an inclusive environment where all our colleagues can be themselves and succeed on merit. We support the principles of agile working and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We're an equal opportunity employer and deeply value diversity within our organisation. Together we make it possible! At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop. We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.
