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Ready to maximise your potential? C&C Group supplies software solutions and services to almost every energy and water company throughout Great Britain. We are at the dawn of an exciting new era with Smart Grids, as well as Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement (MHHS), which will be one of the biggest changes to the electricity industry to date. This means we are on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our team, as we expand our reach as well as our goals. Technology is the essence of what we do, but our people make us who we are. What will I get to do? We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager, who will be responsible for delivering multiple, concurrent, software development projects of varying size and complexity. Drawing on project delivery and managerial experience, you will work with various stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, in scope, and within budget to meet an expanding change portfolio and new customer requirements. You can be a part of this very exciting and crucial time for C&C Group and work to ensure we continue to deliver excellence! What will my day look like? You will bring your enthusiasm and motivation, alongside your project management skills to: Lead projects on behalf of C&C Group, liaising directly with both internal and external customers Manage projects varying in size, from small and medium sized change requests to existing software products, through to larger changes and implementation of new software products. Manage the delivery of multiple projects running concurrently to multiple customers, adopting best practice project management techniques to achieve project deliverables. Maintaining communication between project team members and stakeholders via meetings and reporting. Work directly with our internal Development, Test, Infrastructure, and Security Teams, as well as external parties to develop and revise detailed project plans based on requirements and changing needs. Work with other Project Managers overseeing and co-ordinating cross-functional initiatives to ensure that time, cost, and quality parameters are monitored and managed. Monitor project performance to ensure timely delivery, and perform ongoing reviews of project statuses, identify potential project risks, and recommend and implement risk mitigation solutions as approved and as appropriate. Ensure that all project deliveries are consistent with C&C Group’s ISMS Policies and Procedures. Report to the Head of Project Management. More about you You must have: Relevant Project Management qualification. Demonstrable experience of project delivery, ideally covering all aspects of the software development lifecycle, and managing the delivery of complex business and IT change. Be able to utilise proven project management techniques. Be able to provide evidence of project planning of medium to large software projects and be proficient in the use of formal scheduling tools. Demonstrable experience of managing a diverse change portfolio with concurrent initiatives. Be creative and correctly use the range of resources available in an efficient, engaging, and successful way. Excellent communication skills with experience of engaging and managing third parties and can assimilate information quickly and accurately. Experience of producing compelling presentation material at pace, adjusting communication styles to suit different audiences. Experience of working in a matrix management environment. Good team player. Must be able to travel between C&C Group offices and to customer locations, when required. Nice to have: Experience in the utilities sector would be beneficial. Remote Working? We want our employees to perform at their best, so we offer a flexible working model which means you decide where you want to work. Want to work from home to meet your deadline in peace? You can do that. Want to bounce ideas off your colleagues or go for a team lunch? We have comfortable and relaxed offices with fruit, snacks, and hot and cold drinks available; to keep you fuelled for working. The expectation is to be in the office for 2 days a week to ensure you get up to speed and collaborate with colleagues. A Company to be proud of Be more than just a number. As a small to medium sized company, we make it our mission to ensure every employee feels valued and knows that their contribution makes a difference. We want everyone to work in a place where they can thrive, and feel empowered to be themselves, which is why we encourage a diverse, fair, and open workforce. We offer flexible working to help employees work to their full potential. We also understand that flexibility goes beyond the place of work, and we are here to support our employees in any way we can, including having Mental Health First Aiders on hand to help with more challenging times. We strive for continuous improvement in how we work, our products and services, our working environments and culture, and our impact on the environment, and we actively encourage our employees to tell us how. Benefits and Rewards include: Comprehensive private healthcare for you and your family, including optical and dental, as well as extra cancer care cover and access to mental health support Employee Assistance Programme 25-27 days holiday, plus public holidays of course Payroll Giving Scheme – We will match donations made to your chosen charity! A generous monthly team social budget Fruit, snacks, and drinks when working in our offices Electric Vehicle Scheme Ride to Work Scheme Extra days annual leave for your wedding/civil partnership Free on-site car parking How do I join the C&C Group team? If this advert sparks excitement as well as matches your aspirations and skills, then apply today! If this isn’t the right role for you but you would love to work for C&C Group, then please get in touch. We are always looking for clever, smart, innovative, and motivated talent.  

We are recruiting for a PHP Developer to join our expanding digital team and are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, hard-working, keen to develop and ready for a new challenge. Working as our in-house specialist for our back-end platform, you will be taking our system to new levels with an ambitious improvement and innovation plan, that will provide the perfect opportunity for you to demonstrate your skills and expertise. To be successful in this role, you should have a minimum of two years of experience using web development technologies, including PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Git. Experience with PHP outside of its use within frameworks is also a plus, as is experience working within a large application codebase. In addition to strong technical skills, we are looking for someone who is organised, has strong problem-solving and analytical skills, and is able to work well with others. A willingness to learn and stay calm under pressure are also important qualities for this role. Main Responsibilities: Build and maintain our organisations back-end platform. Write clean code that is clear and understandable by others Contribute to the planning of digital projects Lead on all phases of the development lifecycle Work with key stakeholders to understand the needs of both the organisation and our users Provide technical resource to tie together all of our digital systems Essential skills and knowledge: At least 2 years’ experience in creating and maintaining PHP based systems Understanding of MVC approach to programming Experience of working with MySQL Demonstrable knowledge of web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery & Bootstrap Experience of using frontend frameworks like vue.js Experience of programming within WordPress, including WP plugins Beneficial skills and knowledge: Linux Usage and Administration MySQL, SQL and Administration What SUSU can offer: 35 hour work week 36 days holiday (inclusive of University closure days) plus bank holidays Hybrid working A fun and dynamic team To find out more, visit our website  here To Apply: If this sounds like an exciting opportunity and you have the skills detailed in our job description, then we would love you to get in touch by sending your CV and a covering letter by clicking on 'Apply Now'. Applications will be reviewed throughout the advert posting and you may be contacted for interview prior to the closing date.    Please note feedback will not be provided if you are not shortlisted for interview.    SUSU is an equal opportunities employer that values a diverse workforce and we want to reflect the student body that we represent. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination and will ensure that our recruitment activities are mindful of equality and diversity matters.  

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.  

It is an exciting time to join us here at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust.  Digital technology is helping to change the way that we care for patients and the Digital Team is at the forefront of those changes, delivering our digital roadmap to support our clinical strategy. This is an exciting and challenging role  that will play a key part in making a real digital difference to our Clinical and operational colleagues as well as our patients and wider Hertfordshire community.  In this high profile role, you will have accountability for the  successful development and delivery of the Trust 's digital programme, with overall responsibility for managing the digital portfolio and the successful delivery of all supporting workstreams.  You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation to support this delivery and adoption of digital transformation.   In addition to digital programme delivery, you will also have responsibility for managing the financial resources and contracts relating to your portfolio, as well as leading and inspiring your team and others around you. At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now. We run the following hospitals: • The Lister Hospital, Stevenage • New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City • Hertford County, Hertford • Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda. We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns and we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made and considered formally, and will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.

CTP - Compliance & Assurance Officer  £45,192 to £49,280 plus a Location allowance of £1,721. You will receive £45,192 the band minimum. Progress to the band maximum of £49,280 will be via incremental progression. Location: Across London Take your place at the forefront of national security and public safety Threats to the UK are always changing and evolving, especially when it comes to cyber security. Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) plays a crucial role in keeping our country — and everyone in it — safe. In this role, you’ll be contributing to something that really matters as you make sure that officers and staff can continue to protect the UK. From monitoring mailboxes to supporting accreditation and managing enquiries, you’ll be responsible for providing CT governing bodies with assurance that policies and procedures are adhered to. It will see you supporting regions right across the CTP Network and establish local mechanisms to continually monitor and maintain compliance. This will involve IT related monitoring and audits, and it’ll also call on your ability to collate, interpret and evaluate information to produce detailed reports in a clear format. You’ll be producing high level reports for senior management on assurance activity and findings, and making recommendations for any areas that could be improved. You’ll need initiative, drive, personal resilience and the motivation to deliver a high quality service. Your experience in the administration of security incidents will be key, as will your skills in collaboration and stakeholder engagement. Ideally, you’ll also have a background or qualification in cyber security, computing or information security. You can be sure you’ll be among some of the best and brightest individuals around. You’ll also have the chance to learn new skills and be part of a team operating at the highest level of national responsibilities. As well as this, you’ll enjoy benefits including substantial annual leave, Civil Service pension arrangements, interest free season ticket loans, flexible working conditions and more. Vetting This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Developed Vetting (DV) level before taking up the post. Additionally, this material is of particular sensitivity to the UK and its distribution must be restricted to UK nationals. In approved circumstances dual nationals (of which one element is British) may also be granted access. However, in the event that potential conflicts of interest cannot be managed the post holder will not be able to see the intelligence material and will not be able to perform their duties. For the purpose of safeguarding national security and in line with Cabinet Office Policy, supported by Section 82(2) to (4) of the Police Reform Act (2002), applicants who do not hold or acquire Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) or Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and meet the nationality requirements cannot be offered the post. Confidentiality Agreement Applicants should also be aware of the need to sign a confidentiality agreement on taking up the post. Our Employee Commitments Counter Terrorism Policing aims to create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere and culture and an environment where all our people feel a strong sense of belonging and are able to reach their full potential. Where any group or individual can be and feel respected, supported and valued to fully participate and contribute to our mission of “Working to keep people safe from Terrorism”. Inclusion, diversity and equality is at the front and centre of our approach to make the composition of Counter Terrorism Policing more representative of the communities we serve.  As Counter Terrorism is rooted in Local Policing, to tackle today’s complex policing challenges, applications from across all communities are therefore essential and encouraged. Counter Terrorism Policing as a network is committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations’. Counter Terrorism Policing is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working arrangements and including part time working or job share. In addition, this role has been reviewed following learning from work during the Covid pandemic and may be done in an agile manner. In the first instance, please contact the vacancy holder to discuss how such arrangements could be accommodated (where applicable). Counter Terrorism Policing recruitment is open to all, but we are keen to positively support those who are younger in service to join into our specialist environment. Please click on the below link to view an online candidate information pack that will you give you an insight into the Met, the competency framework we use which shapes our daily work behaviours, the application process and a host of other information, that will help inform and support your application: https://sscl-innovation.com/MPScandidatepack/ Click the apply now button below and start your career at the Met . Applications will be via a detailed CV and online application form. Completed applications must be submitted by 10 January 2023. We view diversity as fundamental to our success. To tackle today’s complex policing challenges, we need a workforce made up from all of London’s communities. Applications from across the community are therefore essential. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer the Met have committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.

About the role We are seeking to appoint to an exciting new Full-Stack Development Lead role on a permanent, full time basis. This is a pivotal post within our established and highly impactful IT Team, which has been designed to ensure that our IT and software development operations run smoothly.   As a senior member of the IT team, you will support service delivery by leading, driving and delivering longer-term technical projects to meet deadlines and by maintaining agreed service levels. This new role builds our IT team’s resilience at a senior technical level; you will report to the Head of IT who, amongst other management duties, acts as the overall IT architect and also leads, drives, and delivers various technical projects. As a senior leader, you will also act as a mentor to more junior team members to assist them in developing existing skills and gaining new ones. This post presents a great opportunity to take ownership of various projects previously overseen by the Head of IT, which could include: maintenance and further development of the departmental website; redesigning and reimplementing the examinations database; and developing various helper and automation scripts for the maintenance and automation of our IT systems. You can find a full list of potential projects outlined in the job description document. Although you will be primarily based in central Oxford, the department are open to a hybrid working arrangement at typically two days per week from home. About you We are looking for candidates who are able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the principles and technical processes of full-stack web application development, including substantial development experience with an expert level in at least one of Python, PHP or Ruby on Rails, and substantial frontend development experience (e.g. using JavaScript, CSS, HTML). You will have an honours degree or equivalent experience, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, in particular the ability to work very closely with a variety of end users including senior academic and professional services staff, students, visitors and collaborators, and to communicate deeply technical concepts to non-technical audiences. You will be highly self-motivated and enjoy working both independently and as an effective member of a small team, with a light management touch. We proudly hold a departmental Athena SWAN Silver Award and an institutional Race Equality Charter Bronze Award, which guide our progress towards advancing racial and gender equality. As part of our strategic aim to improve staff equality and diversity, we would particularly welcome applications from BAME candidates, who are currently under-represented in positions of this type within the department. Application Process If you wish to speak to someone informally about this post, please contact Dr Waldemar Schlackow (Head of IT) [ mailto:waldemar.schlackow@maths.ox.ac.uk ] or Dr Keith Gillow (Director of IT and Physical Resources) [ mailto:keith.gillow@maths.ox.ac.uk ]. Informal enquiries regarding the application process should be directed to the Recruitment Coordinator (email: vacancies@maths.ox.ac.uk ), quoting vacancy reference 161377. Applicants should read the job description document before writing their application. You will be required to upload a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria, a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application. If no suitable applicants are identified at Grade 9, an appointment at Grade 8 (£43,414 - £51,805 per annum) with an appropriate adjustment to the duties may be considered. Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. To apply for this post and for further details, including the job description and selection criteria, please click on the link below: https://my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecruit/erq_jobspec_details_form.jobspec?p_id=161377 Only applications received before 12:00 noon UK time on Wednesday 16th November 2022 can be considered.

  Are you a Java Developer looking for your next exciting contract Do you want to join a project on a long term project? Rates are Negotiable £650 to £750  (Inside IR35 )/ Must have current SC clearance or SC clearance within the last 12 months. If so, this ones for you!     We are actively looking  for a Java Developer to join the project of a Global Consultancy to work for one of their end clients.   Requirements   Java programming experience ideally utilising Spring Boot to develop microservices  Experience of working in an Agile environment. Comfortable using Linux or Unix   Configuration Management tools such as Git, Mercurial or SVN, and a modern IDE   Capable of working in an agile development environment, both as part of a team and individually   Have experience applying TDD/BDD approaches   Enjoy working in a dynamic, fast paced environment, collaborating with others, contributing to design and estimating discussions and utilising strong stakeholder management skills   Not required, but it would be awesome if you have worked in a client facing environment   Hold industry relevant certifications   Have managed teams and/or worked across multiple projects   Have experience parsing complex XML files (ideally SWIFT files)   Have experience in any of the following; Apigee, API (Creation and Control/Gateway).   Working knowledge of Jackson, JAX-RS, mocking frameworks such as Mockito, and messaging platforms such as ActiveMQ or Kafka. • Experience of MongoDB or other document databases. • Experience of building and scaling high-traffic websites. • Experience of handling large data sets and scaling their handling and storage.

About Us The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing and care services in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for around 140,000 customers nationwide. It’s an exciting time to work for Guinness in our IT and Business Change Team. We’ve recently reviewed our operating model to ensure we have the right skills and the people we need to deliver our ambitious plans. In turn we are out to market for an exciting number of new roles. We’re looking for a Solutions Architect to join us on a permanent, full-time basis. This role is based in our Oldham office however Guinness is currently trialling a hybrid working model based on  2 days in the office and 3 days working from home. About the role You will be responsible for Leading and developing the Solution Architecture / System Design artifacts needed to effectively deliver the IT/IM Roadmap and change portfolio in line with the Guinness IT and business strategy including promoting the use of new technologies that deliver business benefit to Guinness. As an organisation we are committed to investing in our people and in technology that will continue to support our strategic aims and enable continued business improvement through the implementation of our IT / IM Roadmap. Our Roadmap is exciting – it is based on the principle of Cloud first, establishing best practice processes and utilising out of the box functionality to deliver our digital transformation. Over the last 2 years our IT & Change teams have worked together to migrate our legacy CRM system to Dynamics 365 online, Finance system to Oracle cloud and implement Azure integration services. We now working on our technology roadmap for Asset Management & Repairs, as well as extending the use of the Oracle Platform for HR and L&D and continuing to extend our use of Microsoft Dynamics. In this role you will: Manage the Solution Architecture team within the IT Services and Change function. Develop and govern Guinness’s IT/IM Roadmap and Enterprise Architecture (systems, applications, infrastructure, networks, security, and data) to ensure that it is aligned with the IT and Guinness business strategy. Lead the documentation of the solution architecture / design across projects to enable internal and external development teams to deliver cost effective, timely and quality outcomes on both IT BAU and Change initiatives. Manage Guinness wide architecture and design governance, ensuring that any significant deviations from Guinness’s architectural principles are formally agreed. Develop and maintain an enterprise architecture repository / tooling to inform the Solution Architecture / Design of IT BAU and change projects. Lead on best practice IT/IM architecture, innovation, reuse, delivery methodologies and new technologies that would benefit Guinness and its customers. Lead on the procurement of new technologies demonstrating due diligence, rigor, scrutiny, and commercial awareness. About you You’ll have previous proven experience of developing an IT/IM Roadmap the aligns with the business strategy of a medium to large organisation that includes customer facing digital applications, cloud, and complex legacy IT estate. Other role requirements include: Proven experience of developing enterprise solution architectures and designs that are aligned with the business needs, budget and the IT/IM Roadmap. Experience of using Enterprise Architecture Frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman), architectural principles, design patterns, enterprise architecture tools and artifact repositories. Previous experience of leading enterprise / solution architecture & design teams to support effective IT development delivery. Broad experience of a solution architecture across a range of technology solutions including ERP, CRM, ESB, Azure, Cloud, AI, IoT, RPA, etc. Educated to level 6 (degree or equivalent) or higher in an IT/ STEM related degree discipline. TOGAF or Zachman Certification If you’re interested in finding out more about this exciting opportunity apply now and we will be in touch to discuss your application further. The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.  We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.  

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

An opportunity for an Application Support Specialist has arisen, to join a team of IT specialists who implement and maintain technology solutions which support the corporate and service objectives of both South Hams and West Devon Councils.  Together, the team is responsible for all of the infrastructure, networking, application support and development, GIS,  telephony, database administration and security. We are looking to strengthen our team with a web developer who has php and Drupal experience to lead on a number of web related projects including rebuilding the Councils Intranet.  There will also be an opportunity to develop front end forms and integrations using our Liberty Create Lo Code CRM and workflow platform.  The potential also exists to develop your knowledge of .net, application support and database administration. For an informal discussion please contact the Head of IT, Mike Ward at  mike.ward@swdevon.gov.uk .

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.  

Job Description for Business Analyst: There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career. We’re an organisation that’s here to experiment and push the limits of what’s possible. So, if you’re keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible. The Technical Business Analysts (TBA) will act as an intermediary between the business and technical delivery teams. Working with Business Engagement Partners, IT project teams and business clients, the TBA will collect, clarify, and translate requirements into requirements definition and conceptual design (using appropriate tools and techniques) from which applications and solutions are developed. The TBA may also provide project management for small technical projects and work packages. Main Responsibilities for Business Analyst: Develop a thorough understanding of the current IT solutions and work with key stakeholders in the business to identify new requirements or opportunities for improvement. Produce requirements for complex software development, architecture, infrastructure and integration projects in a highly secure environment. Elicit, document and manage requirements using appropriate tools and techniques, interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process mapping, through full project lifecycle. Work with IT Business Engagement Partners and key stakeholders to develop business cases to support proposed solutions. Analyse project proposals alongside solution architects and project managers to determine time frame, budget, risk and the appropriate process for accomplishing projects. Support the creation, and maintenance, of standard project artefacts, such as project initiation documentation, project plans, and risk and stakeholder’s matrices. Support the production and delivery of Invitation to Tenders on projects, including the evaluation criteria, scoring and subsequent assessment. Analyse, document and test (as required) program development, logic, process flows and specifications. Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing. Document user guides to describe application installation and operating procedures. Assist in the coordination of project resources, when necessary, to ensure that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality. Essential Criteria for Business Analyst: Develop a thorough understanding of the current IT solutions and work with key stakeholders in the business to identify new requirements or opportunities for improvement. Produce requirements for complex software development, architecture, infrastructure and integration projects in a highly secure environment. Elicit, document and manage requirements using appropriate tools and techniques, interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process mapping, through full project lifecycle. Work with IT Business Engagement Partners and key stakeholders to develop business cases to support proposed solutions. Analyse project proposals alongside solution architects and project managers to determine time frame, budget, risk and the appropriate process for accomplishing projects. Support the creation, and maintenance, of standard project artefacts, such as project initiation documentation, project plans, and risk and stakeholder’s matrices. Support the production and delivery of Invitation to Tenders on projects, including the evaluation criteria, scoring and subsequent assessment. Analyse, document and test (as required) program development, logic, process flows and specifications. Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing. Document user guides to describe application installation and operating procedures. Assist in the coordination of project resources, when necessary, to ensure that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality. Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years’ worth of UK residency). Desirable Criteria for Business Analyst: Experience of working with both business and IT projects within a secure environment. Willingness to travel to other UK locations and a full UK Driving license. Comfortable in managing small projects, if required. About The Company Grounded in robust science and decades of experience, National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is the authoritative voice in the UK and beyond for technological development within the nuclear power sector. Our unparalleled understanding of the science, challenges and opportunities makes us an unrivalled authority and partner in the field, providing experts, technologies, and access to cutting-edge facilities to organisations around the world. Harnessing potential technologies and translating them into to industry-ready solutions means our pioneering approach spearheads international improvement and technological progress. We work on projects as small as drilling a hole to analyse underground wastes with our integrated micro drilling technology, or as large as developing state-of-the-art power systems for spacecraft, based on radioactive materials NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging. Recruitment Agency Notice We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for the provision of recruitment services. Only agencies on our PSL may provide CVs and only when the role is released to them by our recruitment team. We will not accept unsolicited CVs from suppliers not currently on our PSL. We explicitly reserve the right to add candidate details from unsolicited CVs from non-PSL agencies into our own candidate database and to pursue/hire such candidate(s) without any obligation, financial or otherwise, to the agency concerned.

POS established in 1986 are providers of reliable and cost effective Multi-Channel EPoS systems. We have a proven track record of installing systems throughout the UK which have given retailers and hospitality clients the necessary tools to trade successfully both in store and online. We are POS software and hardware solution specialists providing EPoS Systems, Integrated Ecommerce, Order Processing and Stock Control Solutions to businesses of all sizes including independent, corporate and multi branch. POS LTD is a company with a strong customer base and an ever expanding EPoS product. We seek a candidate who is invested in continuing our reputation for reliable and intuitive EPoS products. Job Purpose The role is to assist in generating fees through the management and development of existing and new clients, to contribute towards the achievement of the financial and other objectives of the Building Consultancy Team. Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:45 to 17:45. (1 hour Lunch) On Call for emergency calls 1 weekend in 3. (Paid extra for weekend work)   Position summary The key responsibilities for this role are the following: The candidate will be tasked with supporting our existing customers on a daily basis Recording customer issues and working through them in an organised fashion. Testing existing software to ensure it runs smoothly Finding any possible software issues Testing new software and upgrading the customer systems. The role includes the upkeep of all testing/customer documents.   Candidate Requirements: The ideal candidate would be Microsoft certified and have good knowledge of Microsoft products/operating systems/networking and server setups. The candidate should demonstrate a methodical and organised approach. Some of the role is customer facing so a confident and polite telephone manner is required. Customer training is usually performed remotely but there may be the occasional requirement for a site visit, so a full driver’s license is required.

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

At South West Water we believe that the strongest businesses are built on solid, stable foundations - with a vision and a culture that gives them the freedom to change, improve and innovate. We’re proud to be responsible for providing reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for the beautiful South West area. And we have huge ambitions. Not only are we committed to reaching net-zero by 2030, but we’ve also partnered with wildlife charities, National Parks and local partners to help ensure a better future for generations to come. So, if you want to be part of a diverse team where opportunities flow and fresh ideas are welcomed, #JustAddWater. Are you looking for a role where you can use your experience to bring about real change within a proactive and environmentally conscious company?  We currently have an opportunity available for an Application Specialist to join our team working in Exeter with a mix of office-based working and home working. Joining us on a full-time, permanent basis, you will receive a competitive salary of £35,000 - £46,000 per annum plus excellent benefits, including a £3,000 relocation expenses allowance!  About the role:  As our Application Specialist, you will make sure critical applications, interfaces and databases are secure, resilient, highly available and cost-efficient to support key business processes, and can scale to allow planned growth and change. This includes the administration of databases including SQL Server and Oracle.  Our Application Assurance team sits within Corporate Applications alongside two other teams, Data and BI, and Solution Delivery. Alongside this the IT department supports:  ·         3000 colleagues and external partners that use our systems  ·         2500 Telemetry outstations collecting information about our assets   ·         200 process control systems on our larger Drinking Water and Waste Water sites  ·         300 physical and 1000 virtual servers  ·         250 databases and over 100 software applications  ·         2700 PCs and 1400 tablets and mobile phones   ·         1200 network assets such as routers, switches, Microwave links   ·         Store and backup 3.5 Petabytes of data, equivalent to storing 780,000 movies!   As our Application Specialist you’ll benefit from working with over 100 experienced IT professionals within the department. What you’ll be doing: Administration of databases including SQL Server, Oracle and Progress - this could include taking backups, reviewing the efficiency of indexes and maintaining User Acceptance, Training or Development copies of the database to allow testing and development within the Department. Ensuring latest patches, hot fixes and Service Packs are installed to ensure supported and secure. Receive, prioritise and escalate incidents when considered appropriate and necessary to maintain service level expectations - these could manifest into Emergency Changes (when the system is down), planned changes or P1 Incidents, and could also lead to a PRB being created, to investigate the route cause (our ambition should always be to prevent any future tickets being raised for the same reason - if practical) Plan and undertake upgrades to critical platforms and support the transition of new and upgraded IT services into operational use - usually from other areas within IT i.e. as a result of a Project, but could be as a request from the Business e.g. annual Billing or new features being switched on Maintain knowledge and skill levels appropriate to this specialist area - could be via formal training course or self-investment in personal development What we are looking for: Educated to degree level standard or able to demonstrate working to degree level Experience with relevant operating systems, software and infrastructure, including Microsoft Server, Azure and AIX Experienced in Database Administration for SQL Server and Oracle Able to take personal responsibility to keep their business knowledge, IT governance and technical skills up to date Demonstrate a strong customer service orientation, taking ownership to ensure the effective resolution of questions, requests and issues by the appropriate team Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to influence change without direct authority through collaboration, diplomacy and persuasiveness Adept at presenting complex information in straightforward terms to a range of audiences What's in it for you: We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us. We’re one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition. In return, we offer an excellent range of benefits including: 23 days holiday allowance rising to 27 days plus bank holidays Relocation expenses allowance of up to £3,000 A discretionary Bonus Competitive Contributory Pension Access to the Company Sharesave Scheme Various health benefits Wellbeing support programmes A range of Group Discounts Cycle to Work scheme Financial Support services Training and Development Opportunities And many more! Closing Date: Wednesday 11th May 2022Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process. Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness. Our core values which are essential to our success are:  ·       Trusted - We do the right thing for our customers and stakeholders .·       Collaborative - We forge strong relationships working together to make a positive impact. ·       Responsible - We keep our promises to our customers, communities, and each other. ·       Progressive - We are always looking for new ways to improve and make life better.

Top 10 U.S. Bank creating a tech hub in Central London! We are recruiting for an exciting opportunity for a Senior C#/.Net Software Engineer for a top 10 U.S. bank that has expanded into The U.K. and Europe. The Bank has acquired an established UK institutional wealth management brand in London near St Pauls and are on a recruitment drive to build a tech hub to support development in U.K office hours. Benefits: Up to £100k base salary 10% bonus based on company and individual performance Private Medical cover scheme Health insurance against long term sickness 25 days holiday per year 15% pension contributions Life insurance x 4 salary Training scheme Counselling service Financial help Legal support   Environment: Hybrid working 3 days office, 2 days at home Close to St Pauls Highly technical at all levels including senior management Agile methodology Heavily invested in their people Open culture with focus on helping their people to delivery high quality solutions   Projects: Implementaion of UK Branch systems Work with the business and develop iterative improvements of the investment apps  System modernisation & support Help to build out the UK Team on an exciting expansion   Essential Skills: C#/.Net, OO design principals Containerized microservices (Docker, Kubernetes) Agile (Scrum), CI/CD, GitLab Desirable Skills: Cloud experience highly desirable (ideally Azure) Messaging experience desirable (IBM MQ, Rabbit, Kafka/Azure Event Hub etc.) JScript (Node, Angular, React etc.) desirable RDBMS (MS SQL, Oracle etc.) desirable   Person attributes: Candidates with relevant technical exposure in the above or similar technologies along with Finance Industry expereince preferred although if you have the skills but no financial expereince you would be considerd. The right candidate would be confident in joining a brand new, small team that has huge growth plans over the coming year and beyond. In addition you'll need to be confident supporting legacy systems until they are replaced with your new technology (containerised micro sevices etc.).    Position open to all qualified candidates with a valid UK work permit who is already based in the UK.

We are looking for a curious like-minded person to join our team as a penetration tester and cyber lead. Working from our Cyber Intelligence Centre near Peterborough you will become a part of an elite team of people who work globally for clients at the highest level. Cybersecurity is at the beating heart of our business. Our diligence and expertise are what makes us a leader in protecting our clients. If you have capability, aptitude and the right attitude then talk to us! Responsibilities: Perform the following functions as individual assignments or as part of a team: What can we expect of you day to day? The objective of our Penetration Testing program is to pro-actively identify weaknesses and shortcomings in our clients security postures and recommend necessary controls and procedures to protect them from threats. With this mission in mind, our pen test experts are pro-actively involved in engagements that simulate adversarial threats & attacks in a timely manner. Conducting high risk and sensitive ethical hacks of internally and externally hosted applications according to scope. Subject matter expertise in web, mobile and network penetration testing with track record of end to end testing of complex systems. Co-ordinate and execute system/network level pen tests and ethical hacking exercises. Pro-actively research and Identify network and system vulnerabilities and provide recommended counter measures or controls to reduce risk to acceptable and manageable level. Look into and identify vulnerabilities across the services used by clients such as AWS and Azure. Maintain situational awareness of cyber activity by reviewing open source reporting for new vulnerabilities, malware, or other threats that have the potential to impact our company or our clients. You will, Perform cyber threat intelligence analysis, correlate actionable security events. You will be comfortable in exploring and investigating AWS, 365 and Azure. We will support you to Employ advanced forensic tools and techniques for attack reconstruction, including forensic analysis and volatile data collection and analysis. Conduct malware analysis of attacker tools providing indicators for enterprise defensive measures. Analyse reports to understand threat campaign(s) techniques, lateral movements and extract indicators of compromise (IOCs). You will need to communicate with our clients based at national institutions across the world, this means a high standard of english is required. Develop and automate scripts, tools and resources needed to advance ethical hacking capabilities around new and emerging technologies like mobile, cloud and embedded systems. A host of other duties which will evolve with you job. All candidates will need to pass a polygraph examination on being chosen for the role. We’re looking for those of you who are inherently driven and fascinated by the art and science of cyber defence. We will support you in doing so and have fun along the way.

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.  

About the role Do you want to make a difference? Are you interested in joining an expert team working to transform health care technology in England? Do you have knowledge and experience in; Designing and Delivering systems using Cloud services, Big Data and Analytics, IoT and wearables, Architecture and Digital strategy? Then we may have a job for you… This is an exciting time to join NHS Digital as one of our Senior Technical Architects and we have several roles available. The Architecture Profession provides a range of services to our internal and external stakeholders. We provide technical and solution architecture design, technical consultancy, and technical architecture ownership to large-scale NHS programmes and organisations. The work we do makes a difference to patients and NHS staff at a national level. Please note that the advertised salary of £78,796 to £91,048 includes a 20% Recruitment and Retention Premium. The core salary for this role is £65,664 - £75,874. About you Some of the skills and experience we're looking for:  demonstrable evidence of leadership in the development of system and solution architectures knowledge of specific technical specialisms and experience providing advice regarding their application. The specialism can be any relevant area of information technology, technique, method, product or application area. experience of making credible technical decisions and communicating these with sensitivity and diplomacy to ensure the right technical direction is followed experience of leading and delivering technical change, challenging the status-quo, anticipating problems and monitoring implementation progress experience of contributing to the creation and review of a systems capability strategy which meets the strategic requirements of the business. experience of managing staff to deliver across a large and complex domain of work, in terms of transaction and data volumes, technology complexity and number of active users experience of developing models and plans to drive forward the strategy, taking advantage of opportunities to improve business performance. TOGAF certification desirable   What's in it for you   a role as part of a dynamic team using data and digital technology to transform health and care a range of opportunities to build your experience in an environment where your work has a direct and positive impact a real commitment to your personal and professional development with access to a broad range of learning opportunities About us NHS Digital is a great place to work. What we do matters. Our outstanding teams are passionate about technology and public service, making use of everyone’s skills to improve people’s lives. We collaborate to deliver world class tech and intelligence, come and join us. We are committed to sustainability, diversity and inclusion; our people are at the heart of what we do. Find out about the amazing work we do by visiting our website:  https://digital.nhs.uk/about-nhs-digital/our-work  Find further information on the current work we are undertaking meeting the challenges of the pandemic here:  https://digital.nhs.uk/coronavirus   Why you should apply We value the different experiences our people bring to their work at NHS Digital. We're working to create an environment where everyone can make a full contribution no matter their background, identity, or circumstances. Which means, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.  Don't worry if you don’t meet all the criteria we’ve suggested – knowledge and experience you've gained in other ways might make us think about the role differently. Go ahead and apply. Our work matters. You matter. What we offer you: we're moving to a hybrid working approach which offers you an informal, flexible way of blending home and office working flexible working opportunities - we value and respect the diversity of our employees, and applications from prospective candidates who require flexible working arrangements are welcomed; these include part-time hours, job sharing, flexible hours and part-remote set ups 27 days annual leave increasing to 33 days with service ability to buy and sell annual leave   a generous pension (with our contribution equal to 20.6% of your earnings) NHS Discounts including shops, restaurants, gym, mobile phones, and insurance employee benefit schemes including our Season Ticket Loan, Car Lease and Bike to Work schemes

REPORTS TO : The Database Manager reports to the Head of IT. SUMMARY : The Database Manager is responsible for the development, management and maintenance of the University’s administrative IT Systems including the interfaces with other systems. The Database Manager contributes to the IT Department’s strategic objectives and operational plan in relation to management information systems. MAIN DUTIES : The Database Manager’s main duties are to: be responsible for the development, management and maintenance of the University’s administrative IT systems including the interfaces with other systems (PowerCampus, Blackboard, SharePoint, WordPress, Sage Snowdrop, AKERO, Argos, etc.; perform systems analysis, documentation and programming activities as required in conjunction with other IT staff and users; provide 1st / 2nd line support to users of the University’s management information systems; liaise with departments to determine their needs and develop and deliver appropriate solutions; collaborate with colleagues within the University in the maintenance of settings and processes in the University's student information and enterprise systems with an emphasis on data standards and consistency; facilitate and participate in the testing/debugging of system upgrades and new functionality, and diagnose and resolve problems occurring in multiple software and database platforms; develop the capability of integration between all systems including PowerCampus, Blackboard, the University’s Portal and any other platforms which require to interact with the University’s Databases and implement in line with business requirements; contribute to the IT Department’s strategic objectives and operational plan in relation to management information systems; produce and analyse responses to complex queries relating to PowerCampus and assist in the writing of reports as required; coach faculty and staff on use of systems and business processing tools; undertake special projects and development work as required; adhere to and promote the university’s Health and Safety policies and procedures. LOCATION : The Database Manager is located at the Richmond Campus. The university is anticipating a change of location to a new site in South West London in 2022. SPECIAL NOTE : By the nature of the duties of this position, there may be a requirement for occasional evening and weekend work. A Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level is required for this position. GENERAL : The above responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of the Head of IT and shall include other responsibilities as the Head of IT may from time-to-time assign. The Head of IT may also, at their discretion, reassign some of the above responsibilities. The Head of IT will work with the Database manager to co-ordinate work and resolve problems and will evaluate the Database Manager’s performance. PERSON SPECIFICATION ESSENTIAL : proven skills and experience in the use of query languages, commercial reporting tools such as SQL Server Reporting Services to develop and produce complex reports and data analysis; knowledge of legacy products such as Informix, Solaris and the ability to extract and transfer the information into current PowerCampus interface; experience of 4GL or 3GL programming languages to extract and manipulate database information; experience of working with from MS SQL Server 2008 to latest, MS Reporting and Integration Services and an understanding of MS SQL stored procedures, triggers and functions and all components of SSRS, SSAS and SSIS; be able to liaise and communicate with current suppliers i.e. Ellucian PowerCampus, Sage, Blackboard, etc., and be the technical contact for any projects involving the optimization of current business critical systems an understanding of business systems and processes in a higher education environment; excellent written and oral analysis and presentation skills, including the ability to convey complex ideas and data in a concise, actionable form; strong organisation and time management skills; the ability to build effective working relationships with a wide range of University users and external stakeholders; experience in coaching others; ability to grasp new concepts quickly and to work quickly and accurately; able to work as part of a team, while taking sole responsibility for areas of a project; able to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive data and information; a relevant degree or equivalent qualification or work experience. DESIRABLE : Experience in: using Ellucian’s PowerCampus or a similar student information system; NET, ADO.NET, ASP.NET, LINQ, T-SQL; PHP, C#, Java database design and object relational mapping and performance tuning; designing and providing training on reporting and business processing tools; project management using PRINCE2 or similar. Blackboard, SharePoint, WordPress, O365, version control systems   LIST OF SPECIFIC PROJECTS: Transfer old Student Record System into current PowerCampus (PC) interface Upgrade current MS OS 2008 R2 database servers to latest possible and transfer Power Campus Liaise with Ellucian the software update of PowerCampus to ver. 8.6 and plan for staged upgrade to current ver. 9.2 Liaise with Marketing to help integration of PC and AKERO Liaise with Finance to move away from PC financial customizations and transfer any student billing functionalities to PS Financials Liaise with Infosilem to upgrade Argos and Timetabler to latest versions Liaise with HR to scope and support upgrade of current platform