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Are you a Business Analyst with a passion for emerging technologies?
We're looking for a Business Analyst to join a dynamic team and play a key role in supporting the delivery of M365 Apps such as MS Purview, Sharepoint and Teams.
Key Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver data solutions
* Lead the implementation of M365 apps within a secure and governed framework
* Drive business improvement processes through data and analytics
* Engage stakeholders to elicit and define clear requirements Essential Skills & Experience:
* Strong knowledge of Microsoft Purview and the M365 Product Suite
* Familiarity with GDS (Government Digital Service) Frameworks
* Proven ability to define and document requirements
* Demonstrated success in data and analytics delivery
* Experience in business improvement and stakeholder engagement
To apply, please ensure your experience aligns with the requirements above. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about data-driven transformation. This role is Inside IR35 and and is based in Newcastle Upon-Tyne.
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Solution Architect - Salesforce
Join Our Client's Team in the Higher Education Sector
We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Solution Architect with Salesforce expertise to join our client's dynamic team in the North West of England. This exciting contract opportunity offers the chance to make a significant impact within the higher education sector by driving end-to-end IT architecture design and implementation. If you are passionate about solutions architecture, CRM systems, and agile delivery, this role is perfect for you!
Key Responsibilities and Skills
Salesforce Expertise: Hands-on experience in Salesforce configuration and integration to deliver robust CRM solutions.
End-to-End Architecture: Proven track record of designing and implementing comprehensive IT architectures.
Agile Methods: In-depth understanding of agile delivery and product management methodologies to drive successful project outcomes.
Strategic Risk Management: Ability to identify, assess, and address technical risks and manage architectural debt effectively.
Accreditation: Salesforce Architectural Certifications (required), and desirable: ITIL (advanced), TOGAF, and IASA certifications
Contract Details
Day Rate: £500 to £600 per day
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Location: North West of EnglandIf you're Interested, please contact Blake Hoare ()
Looking forward to hearing from you!
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Salesforce Marketing Cloud Developer | £500 - £550 | Outside IR35 | 6 Months | Hybrid London
We’re recruiting an experienced Salesforce Marketing Cloud Developer to support our client on a contract basis. This 6-month contract is determined as Outside IR35 and offers a daily rate of £500 - £550 per day. This role requires hybrid work in London 3 days a week as a non-negotiable.
Key Requirements
Deep understanding of Salesforce Marketing Cloud including optimisation, administration, tools, and integrations
Skilled in executing dynamic multi-channel campaigns with personalisation and automation including Journey Builder
Proficient in AMPscript, HTML, CSS, and SQL for dynamic and personalised content
Strong knowledge of Salesforce ecosystem including Commerce Cloud and core CRM
Manage integrations between Loyalty, Marketing Cloud and other 3rd Party platforms.
Ability to implement testing frameworks, Ad studio and Datorama
Confident in technical and non-technical stakeholder engagement as well as the support of international CRM teams.
What to do next
If this Senior Marketing Cloud Developer role sounds like a good fit, please apply with your most up-to-date CV and I’ll be in touch.
Salesforce Marketing Cloud Developer | £500 - £550 | Outside IR35 | 6 Months | Hybrid London
IT Procurement Specialist
+ 6 month initial contract
+ Fully remote working
+ £390 to £305 per day
Job Description:
The UK Procurement team is currently recruiting an IT Procurement Specialist for its IT & Telco Procurement team. The role consists of leading on self-identified and allocated projects, delivering against agreed timescales and outcomes for the specified areas.
Interaction with Business Leaders and vendors is required at senior level and therefore you must be confident and comfortable interacting at all levels.
Key Attributes:
The successful candidate is likely to have experience working across multiple sectors and must be able to demonstrate capability in the following attributes though these are not all necessarily required for this specific role.
· Be a team player
· Have good stakeholder management skills
· Sourcing experience - capable of running an RFx process, with good IT knowledge including hardware, software and services, and understand current market trends
· Preparation of, or assisting in the preparation, of category plans and driving savings, whilst aligning with client's strategies
· Vendor management, including relationship management, performance management, benchmarking
· Contract management including negotiating and implementing new contracts, licence agreements, sub-contracts with back-to-back client terms, amendments, addendums and novations
· Excellent Interpersonal skills both verbal and written when dealing with internal and external clients
· Experience in supporting bid opportunities relating to Procurement scope.
Key Responsibilities:
· Manage a full sourcing process from the definition of requirements, to contract signature and to communicate progress
· Negotiate commercial terms and terms and conditions for different types of agreements
· Post contract award contract management
· Provide procurement support to bid teams
· Participate in the category definition and implementation of the category roadmap
· Establish commercial governance meetings with internal stakeholders and vendors, covering programme/project/commercial performance, business changes and priorities, submit propositions and innovation proposals, demand management.
· Attending meetings as required with internal stakeholders, vendors, procurement colleagues, and clients when necessary
· Liaise with Group Category Buyers to understand latest global contracts and trends, define and execute sourcing strategies with global vendors impacting local projects and in the creation of innovative solutions to internal stakeholders and clients.
· Responsible for tracking savings and cost avoidance, dealing with financial planning and forecasting
· Become proficient with procurement tools such as SAP eSourcing.
Personal Profile:
· Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
· Strong communication skills both written and oral
· Excellent report writing skills
· Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
· Well organised with common sense and pragmatism
· Ability to work to deadlines in a pressurised environment
· Good commercial awareness
· Excellent stakeholder and supplier management skills
· High level of numeracy and literacy
· Team leadership/management experience
· A previous knowledge or background in outsourcing or outsourcing organisations is desirable
· The ability to obtain security clearance is preferable.
Technical Skills:
· CIPS qualified/part qualified preferred
· Vendor management
· Vendor contract management
· Excellent working knowledge of MS Office
· Previous exposure to eSourcing systems
QA Lead - SC Cleared MOD Project
+ 6 month initial contract
+ Based out of Bristol with some remote work
+ £500 to £530 per day - Inside IR35
Key Skills:
+ QA Lead
+ Execute QA strategies
+ Test Automation - Selenium
Project Background
The incumbent tool used by the client predicts the availability of assets depending on the parameters inputted. The team has undergone a discovery piece of work to assess the effectiveness of the tool and to design what a new tool could look like. We determined that the entire application will need to be rebuilt which will include rebuilding the application infrastructure, the simulation model and the UI. This phase of work will be to deliver the MVP and plan for the full product build.
Senior QA Technical Overview
The Senior QA will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive testing strategies to ensure the quality and reliability of our product. This will involve writing automated tests for both the frontend and backend, with a focus on utilising frameworks and tools such as Selenium and Page Object Models to drive efficient testing. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing test automation frameworks, as well as creating test scripts to cover key functionality and user journeys.
Accountabilities will include defining test plans and approaches, collaborating with the development team to identify and resolve defects, and providing input on the overall testing strategy. As the initial sole QA resource, the Senior QA will need to be self-motivated and able to work independently, with the ability to lead and mentor junior QA team members in the future. Strong expertise in test automation, software testing methodologies, and testing frameworks such as Selenium is essential for this role. Experience with writing tests for both frontend (e.g. using tools like Cypress or Selenium) and backend APIs (e.g. using tools like Postman or RestAssured) is highly desirable
IT Support Field Engineer (Windows 11 & Office 2024 Rollout)
Colchester
£180-£200 per day (Umbrella)
Initial 3 Months
Required across UK sites (all expenses paid)
REED Technology are working with a client who are seeking an IT Support Field Engineer to join their Group IT team based in Colchester.
You'll play a key role in a major Windows 11 and Office 2024 rollout project, ensuring a smooth transition across a large branch network, group services, and remote workers.
This is a field-based position that involves regular travel to sites nationwide. When not travelling, you'll be working from the main office in Colchester, assisting with device builds, configurations, and testing.
Key Responsibilities
Support the rollout of Windows 11 and Office 2024 upgrades across multiple sites.
Carry out on-site visits to complete upgrades, deliver user support, and ensure minimal disruption.
Build, configure, and test devices at the Colchester office when not on the road.
Coordinate with internal teams to schedule branch visits and update project progress.
Manage hardware logistics, including collection and return of legacy equipment.
Provide general IT support, rebuilds, re-images, and BAU technical assistance.
Maintain professional standards for cable management and workstation setups.Skills & Experience
Strong technical knowledge of Windows 10/11 and iOS systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Apply online only), Office 365, OneDrive, and Teams.
Experience with Active Directory - user management, group policies, and device administration.
Solid understanding of networking - TCP/IP, routers, switches, Wi-Fi configuration.
Hands-on experience with device builds, troubleshooting, and deployment projects.
Excellent communication skills and a strong customer service focus.
Flexible, proactive approach to travel and working hours.
Full clean UK driving licence required.What's on Offer
All travel expenses covered
Opportunity to work on a large-scale IT rollout across multiple sites
Supportive team environment and varied, hands-on roleIf you're an experienced IT Engineer who enjoys travel, technical challenges, and face-to-face user support, this could be the perfect next step for you.
Apply now using the link provided
Commercial Manager - Hybrid - Excellent Rates
Must have an Active DV Clearance
We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead post-contract management across complex agreements within a high-security environment. The Commercial Manager will play a key role in ensuring contractual compliance, mitigating risk, and driving value across major projects. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in contract negotiation, governance, and stakeholder management who thrives in a fast-paced, regulated setting.
Key Responsibilities - Commercial Manager
Lead post-contract management and negotiation of statements of work for approval through internal governance.
Collaborate with delivery, finance, procurement, and legal teams to meet commercial and strategic objectives.
Oversee compliance with governance policies and maintain all contract documentation.
Draft and manage templates for SOWs, change orders, and other contractual documents.
Provide expert guidance on contract interpretation, dispute management, and risk mitigation.
Stay current on commercial law, IT legislation, and data protection (including GDPR).
Mentor and support junior members of the contract management team.
Experience Required - Commercial Manager
Proven success in commercial and contract management within complex environments.
Strong understanding of legal frameworks, governance, and commercial best practice.
Excellent stakeholder and communication skills.
To apply for the Commercial Manager role, please send your CV by pressing the apply button
AWS Cloud Security Product Owner - 6 - 12 months - SC Cleared - remote - £700 - £840 per day (Inside IR35)
AWS Cloud Security Product Owner will be responsible for driving Technical Security.
The successful candidate will be the leading Security Subject Matter Expert on AWS Cloud across the project Portfolio.
This role ensures that all Law Enforcement cloud-based services are designed, implemented, and managed in alignment with industry best practices, NCSC security principles, and government security requirements.
Key Responsibilities
. Define and implement security capabilities and governance across the platform.
. Ensure compliance with the National Law Enforcement Data Portfolio Integrated Management System (IMS) (ISO27001/2 ISO27005 BS10008). Ensure compatibility with the Cross-Government Secure by Design (SbD) Strategy throughout the lifecycle of the cloud systems.
. Embed security requirements and stage gates within the Programme Governance cycle.
. Lead security design consultations for existing and new systems to ensure alignment with industry standards.
. Provide security guidance and approvals in Technical Working Groups and change forums.
. Act as Technical Security Lead for Product Team Security Guardians, driving continuous security improvement.
. Prioritize and direct responses to Security Hub findings, vulnerabilities, and risks.
. Assess and monitor systems for compliance with ISO27001, BS10008, NCSC CAF, and other mandated frameworks.
. Identify and address security control weaknesses and risks, contributing to technical security innovation.
. Run forums to review technical security proposals with Product Teams.
. Attend Security Working Groups and Tenant Forums to provide and lead on ongoing technical security guidance.
. Participate in high-priority security incident bridge calls and provide expert support during security incidents (office hours only): lead Post Incident Response investigations.
Essential Skills & Experience
. Strong knowledge of cloud security principles, frameworks, and best practices. With a track record and proven skills in Amazon Web Services Public Cloud Platform.
. Experience implementing Secure by Design strategies in cloud environments.
. Familiarity with ISO27001, BS10008, NCSC CAF, and related security standards.
. Proven ability to lead security design reviews and provide technical security guidance.
. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Desirable Skills
. Experience in government or policing environments.
. Knowledge of security automation and continuous improvement practices.
AWS Cloud Security Product Owner - 6 - 12 months - SC Cleared - remote - £700 - £840 per day (Inside IR35)
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Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.
Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003
Must have active SC Clearance
This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a government body as an AWS Security Product Owner, on a remote basis, inside IR35.
There will be very occasional meetings in Westminster and active SC Clearance is essential.
The key skills required for this AWS Security Product Owner role are:
Compliance with (IMS) (ISO27001/2 ISO27005 BS10008)
Technical Security Lead for Product Team
Define and implement security capabilities and governance across the platform
If you do have the relevant experience for this AWS Security Product Owner role, please do apply
Role Title: Senior QA Lead
Duration: contract to run until 31/03/2026
Location: Bristol, hybrid 1 day per month onsite
Rate: up to £552 p/d Umbrella inside IR35
Clearance required: Sole UK National (No Dual Nationalities) with Active SC Clearance
Role purpose / summary
This is an opportunity to join the team as a senior QA. We experiment with AI to improve platform availably and drive productivity benefits across the Client.
Project Background
The incumbent tool used by the client predicts the availability of assets depending on the parameters inputted. The team has undergone a discovery piece of work to assess the effectiveness of the tool and to design what a new tool could look like. We determined that the entire application will need to be rebuilt which will include rebuilding the application infrastructure, the simulation model and the UI. This phase of work will be to deliver the MVP and plan for the full product build.
Key Skills/ requirements
The Senior QA will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive testing strategies to ensure the quality and reliability of our product. This will involve writing automated tests for both the frontend and backend, with a focus on utilising frameworks and tools such as Selenium and Page Object Models to drive efficient testing. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing test automation frameworks, as well as creating test scripts to cover key functionality and user journeys.
Accountabilities will include defining test plans and approaches, collaborating with the development team to identify and resolve defects, and providing input on the overall testing strategy. As the initial sole QA resource, the Senior QA will need to be self-motivated and able to work independently, with the ability to lead and mentor junior QA team members in the future.
Strong expertise in test automation, software testing methodologies, and testing frameworks such as Selenium is essential for this role. Experience with writing tests for both frontend (e.g. using tools like Cypress or Selenium) and backend APIs (e.g. using tools like Postman or RestAssured) is highly desirable.
All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply
Role: AI Engineer
Length: Initial contract until March with a view to extend
Location: Fully remote
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Pay Rate: £750 - £850 per day
Clearance: SC Clearance
One of my public sector clients are looking for an AI Engineer to join their team on a fully remote basis, this will be on an initial contract until the end of March with a view to extend. They are interested in Engineers with experience of working in an Agile environment amongst multi-disciplinary teams.
Key Requirements
Must have experience in building Large Language Model based applications incorporating tool usage and information retrieval.
Must have experience in Python programming language.
Must have experience administering Amazon Web Services accounts.
Must be able to take ownership of the entire feature development lifecycle, i.e. development and testing through to deployment.
Should have experience in agile product delivery, working within a small interdisciplinary team to deliver as a group.
Are you interested in this position? If so, then please respond with your CV and I will be in touch ASAP
SOC Operations Manager - Active SC, Azure, ISO27001, Energy
Up to £800 per day - Inside IR35
Primarily remote - Occasional travel
3 - 6 months
My client is an instantly recognisable consultancy who require a SOC Operations Manager with Active Security Clearance (SC), to lead the day-to-day operations of a Security Operations Centre. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll manage a team of analysts, drive incident response, and ensure the SOC delivers measurable value to a well-known end client within the Energy Sector.
Key Requirements:
Proven experience working within SOC management, within Energy / Construction / Utilities
Holds an Active Security Clearance (SC)
Hands on leadership and team management skills.
Proven experience with Enterprise Technologies (SOC/SIEM/XDR).
Strong working knowledge of M365 security features.
Familiarity with cloud platforms, in particular Azure and/or AWS.
Ability to effectively communicate SOC value to stakeholders through clear and efficient reporting.
Clear knowledge of current cybersecurity threats and trends.
Familiarity with NCSC CAF, ONR SyAPs, and ISO27001 frameworks.
Nice to have:
Experience in complex, regulated environments, especially Critical National Infrastructure (CNI).
Awareness of SOAR platforms and automation in incident response.
Immediate availability
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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up to £800 per day (Inside IR35)
World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit an Embedded C++ Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract. The role can be worked on a 4 day week basis (Monday to Thursday) but due to the nature of the role, the position will need to be based onsite.
Hourly Rate: £65.00ph (Umbrella).
Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’
Location: Bristol
Hybrid / Remote working: The role will likely be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday).
Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.
IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)
Interview process: One stage video interview
Embedded C++ Software Engineer Job Description:
Join a growing Software team in Bristol, working as part of a dynamic team to develop and deliver innovative solutions by exploiting a wide portfolio of software technologies. You will work as part of a small team and be empowered to work individually with little supervision.
Responsibilities:
To undertake a full range of engineering activities in line with relevant processes, quality and other requirements. In particular the development of software for real-time systems.
The role will involve C++ code development and verification on Linux-based systems.
The role will involve integration testing of COTS processing platforms with other subsystems.
Skillset/experience required:
Required:
Significant C++ experience, particularly in multi-threaded, real-time applications.
Suitable skills and experience in target integration, system testing and debugging on Linux-based systems.
Would be useful:
Knowledge of UML and experience of Rhapsody.
Experience using Matlab and Python applications for data analysis.
Experience of NVIDIA CUDA.
Experience of OpenDDS
Security Cleared Site Reliability Engineer - Contract Outside IR35 - 3 months+ -Hybrid
We are seeking a Lead Operations/Site Reliability Engineer to take ownership of day-to-day operations across a legacy technology estate. The role will focus on maintaining service stability, ensuring operational readiness, and leading the response to incidents and outages. The Lead Operations/Site Reliability Engineer will play a pivotal role during the transition phase by embedding operational standards, improving monitoring and support processes, and enabling knowledge transfer into ongoing service delivery teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead daily operational support of legacy systems, ensuring availability, performance, and resilience.
Manage incident, problem, and change activities in line with ITIL and enterprise service standards. Proactively monitor and tune infrastructure, applications, messaging, and scheduling platforms.
Act as the escalation point for critical incidents, coordinating technical resources to achieve rapid resolution. Lead root cause analysis and service improvement initiatives.
Define and maintain runbooks, standard operating procedures, and operational documentation.
Ensure backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes are operationally tested and aligned to business needs.
Oversee job scheduling, batch management, and automation activities (e.g., Tivoli Scheduler).
Collaborate with Infrastructure, Development, and Architecture teams to support upgrades, migrations, and modernisation efforts.
Mentor operations engineers and manage knowledge transfer from discovery into business-as-usual operations.Competencies:
Technical background in Java, AWS and Kubernetes
Customer Engagement management. Strong leadership and coordination skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Excellent analytical and diagnostic abilities, with a structured approach to discovery and documentation. Skilled in documenting processes, monitoring metrics, and reporting on operational health.
Excellent communication and documentation skills for effective knowledge capture and handover. Excellent communication skills, particularly in high-pressure incident management situations.
Ability to operate in both deep technical detail and higher-level architectural/system view.
Analytical and detail-oriented, with a continuous improvement mindset.
Incident Management, Resilient under pressure and effective at prioritising competing demands.Experiences:
Ability to prioritise effectively in a complex, multi-system environment.
Technical skills in Java, AWS and Kubernetes
Current and active SC Clearance
Proven track record in managing/supporting enterprise-scale services.
Experience of working in a multivendor environment, where co-ordination, triage and joint working is essential for operational activities.
Familiarity with ITIL-aligned service management .
Building KT libraries
Previous involvement in system migrations, re-platforming, or legacy modernisation programmes highly desirable.
Background in high-availability, disaster recovery, and enterprise integration patterns.Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.
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Soluitions Architect / Infrastructure Architect - 4/5 days a week in Farnborough, Hampshire - DV Cleared opportunity
£650 - £725 per day outside IR35 - Candidates must have a current DV level security clearance.
The Solututions Architect / Infrastructure Architect needs to be familiar with the below skills
VMWARE
Microsoft Desktop and Server
Containerisation
PKI
Micro services architecture
Experience of working/designing Hardened system's
Happy to role up sleeves and get involved, not just do the design work
Must be happy to learn new things and demonstrate strong experience of being able to pick up tec and understand/learn it quicklyDesirable skills
VMWare VCF
Micro Segmentation
HSMs
knowledge and awareness of zero trust architecture
Experience of working in air gapped environments
As a Solution Architect / Infrastructure Architect , you will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of the following:
Evidence of experience in developing and deploying Cross Domain Solutions, design, use, testing and assurance.
Sound understanding of the NCSC patterns and guidance for safely importing and exporting data.
Ability to assess the product marketplace for products which meet requirements of the functional components of the solution.
Ability to convey technical requirements for bespoke components required to software developers.
Ability to understand user requirements and translate these into solution design.
Ability to present complex technical information to non-technical audiences.
Experience of working with both hardware and software based cross domain approaches.
Strong knowledge of cryptography and public key infrastructure.
Experience of MOD systems and processes.
Experience of MOD assurance processes. It would be desirable for you to have demonstratable experience of:
Working with the MOD and Defence Digital processes and services.
Support development in a secure by design methodology;
Experience of Data-Centric Security principles.
Experience working with Hardsec Cross Domain appliances.
Experience of cloud deployment automation.
Strong networking skills. Soluitions Architect / Infrastructure Architect - 4/5 days a week in Farnborough, Hampshire - DV Cleared opportunity
£650 - £725 per day outside IR35 - Candidates must have a current DV level security clearance.
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Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.
Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003
SOC Operations Manager - Azure, ISO27001, Energy
Up to £800 per day - Inside IR35
Primarily remote - Occasional travel
3 - 6 months
My client is an instantly recognisable consultancy who require a SOC Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a Security Operations Centre. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll manage a team of analysts, drive incident response, and ensure the SOC delivers measurable value to a well-known end client within the Energy Sector.
Key Requirements:
Proven experience working within SOC management, within Energy / Construction / Utilities
Hands on leadership and team management skills.
Proven experience with Enterprise Technologies (SOC/SIEM/XDR).
Strong working knowledge of M365 security features.
Familiarity with cloud platforms, in particular Azure and/or AWS.
Ability to effectively communicate SOC value to stakeholders through clear and efficient reporting.
Clear knowledge of current cybersecurity threats and trends.
Familiarity with NCSC CAF, ONR SyAPs, and ISO27001 frameworks.
Nice to have:
Experience in complex, regulated environments, especially Critical National Infrastructure (CNI).
Awareness of SOAR platforms and automation in incident response.
Immediate availability
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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up to £800 per day (Inside IR35)
Project Manager
Location: Remote - Occasional
12 Months
£600
Role Description:
The Lead Project Manager will oversee the successful delivery of complex infrastructure and technology projects within the financial services sector. This role requires strategic leadership, strong governance, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams across a large portfolio. The individual will ensure alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and technical standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the end-to-end delivery of large-scale infrastructure programs, from feasibility through implementation.
Provide strategic oversight and governance for multiple projects, ensuring adherence to financial services regulations and internal standards.
Engage with senior stakeholders to define business requirements and translate them into actionable solutions.
Oversee budget planning, cost control, and vendor management for high-value programs.
Drive risk management, issue resolution, and dependency tracking across the portfolio.
Ensure production of high-quality documentation, including recovery runbooks and architectural designs.
Essential Experience & Skills:
Proven track record of delivering complex infrastructure programs in a financial services environment.
Strong knowledge of infrastructure architecture, systems integration, and operational resilience.
Expertise in project governance, financial management, and vendor negotiations.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Professional project management qualification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2)
I am working with a consultancy feeding into a public sector end client on the lookout for an SC cleared cloud technical Architect to join a 6 month project.
Inside IR35
1/2x a week on-site in Manchester
Around £460 per day
Active SC clearance
Cloud environments - AWS, Azure
We’re looking for someone who has experience as a Housing Officer, particularly with Anti-Social Behaviour and Neighbourhood Management. A driving licence would be required. Some of the key job roles will include the allocation and management of council housing, monitoring introductory tenancies, which may include court attendance, dealing with breaches of tenancy, promoting tenant participation, and liaising with other services and external agencies. They will be based in our Harrogate Office.
Essential :
* Experience of Civica and NEc Housing systemS or other housing management software.
* Relevant experience of working within a housing team or organisation.
* Awareness of Health and Safety Legislation
* Ability to work in partnership with external agencies.
* Experience of NEC Housing system or other housing management software.
* Housing related qualification or working towards. (i.e Foundation degree from CIH, Diploma in Housing)
* Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use
Service Designer
8 months
Remote
Active SC security clearance required
Inside IR35 - Umbrella only
Conduct user research and stakeholder interviews
Map service journeys and identify pain points
Design service blueprints and prototypes
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement service improvements
Advocate for user-centred design across the organisation
Strong facilitation and workshop skills
Experience with service design tools (e.g., Miro, Smaply)
Ability to translate insights into actionable design solutions
Understanding of systems thinking and design thinking methodologies
Excellent communication and storytelling abilities
If you are interested in the role please apply
SC Cleared Platform Engineer - 6 month initial contract - Blandford, Dorset (3/4 days per week onsite) - £(Apply online only)p/d OUTSIDE IR35**
Please note: Due to restrictions the candidate must be a UK National and hold SC clearance.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Platform Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will lead the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines, IaC configuration, monitoring systems, repository management, automation, and other critical platform components. The Platform Engineer will ensure seamless integration of our offerings with the development team's requirements. While the role may encompass a broad scope, including deployment automation and CI/CD pipeline configuration initially, it will gradually shift towards supporting the platform's maintainability, supportability, security, and scalability/performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop IaC to support scalable and resilient application deployments.
Lead the design and construction of CI/CD pipelines to streamline the deployment process and enhance development efficiency.
Support on-premise platforms, ensuring consistency, reliability and maintainability through automation and Infrastructure as Code.
Implement robust monitoring solutions to ensure the health and performance of platform services.
Manage repository systems and version control to facilitate collaboration and code management.
Drive automation initiatives to optimize workflow processes and reduce manual intervention.
Collaborate with the Platform team to ensure alignment between platform capabilities and development team requirements.
Provide guidance and oversight to the development team on best practices for utilising platform offerings effectively.
Support initiatives related to platform maintainability, supportability, security, and scalability/performance as the platform evolves.
Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to continually enhance platform capabilities and practices.Qualifications and Experience:
Strong proficiency in the following DevOps/IaC tools - Ansible, Terraform, Packer and Vault.
Expertise with scripting languages such as Bash or Powershell, as well as good understanding of Linux and Windows operating systems.
Experience of containers and proficiency with Docker/Podman.
Strong expertise in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or similar.
Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or similar for infrastructure and application monitoring.
Knowledge of automating tasks with virtual systems such as VMware/ProxMox.
Solid understanding of version control systems, preferably Git, and repository management practices.
Proven track record of driving automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reliability.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to interact effectively with cross-functional teams.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
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Executive Personal Assistant Insurance Supervision The Insurance Supervision Directorate promotes the safety and soundness of over 500 insurers operating in the UK. This includes general insurers, life insurers, friendly societies and the London market. We help identify and mitigate potential risks before they can have an adverse effect on policyholders and financial stability.
We face a complex and challenging task, one that presents numerous opportunities to protect policyholders and UK financial stability and one that delivers real and lasting benefits to society. Job description
We are looking to recruit an experienced administrator with a positive can-do attitude. The jobholder will provide dedicated support to two Senior Managers and their teams supervising Insurance firms while working alongside other administrators. This is a great opportunity to play a pivotal role within a busy division and would suit an administrator who is looking to develop their skills and experience of working in a busy office.
Role Requirements
Providing secretarial and full administrative support to Senior Managers and their teams.
Diary management, including liaising with internal and external contacts, producing papers for the following day and chasing briefings.
Monitoring compliance standards for the team, including producing monthly management information reports.
Responsibility for the records management of the team, maintaining an electronic filing system and firm inboxes with a good knowledge of Records Management.
Arranging external meetings with Insurance firms and other large meetings e.g. away days, colleges including booking meeting rooms, visitors and arranging refreshments when required
Collecting external visitors from reception as and when required
Dealing with general correspondence and queries from firms and filing emails
Planning and arranging domestic / international travel and processing expenses
Attending internal (and possibly external meetings), minute-taking and chasing up actions.
Willingly cover for colleagues (other Administrators and HoD PAs) to provide effective support to other teams across the department and division when required
Maintaining firm contact details
Minimum (Essential) criteria
Ability to manage multiple tasks and issues
Ability to build good working relationships and networks
High level of accuracy and a good attention to detail
The ability to work proactively, using own initiative and with minimal supervision
Strong organisational, prioritisation and time management skills, with the ability to work in a structured way to a high standard against tight deadlines
As a Product Manager within the Enterprise IT Products and Application team, you will play a pivotal role in driving the development, deployment, and operation of software products and applications. You will be responsible for overseeing the entire product lifecycle, from conception to delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technological capabilities. Your expertise will be instrumental in fostering collaboration between cross-functional teams, guiding the product development process, and delivering high-quality solutions that meet customer needs and exceed expectations.
The SAP Analyst will be expected to work on projects and BAU and contribute to the SAP Finance roadmap. Collaborating with stakeholders to understand business processes, challenges, and objectives, formulate the business case, document requirements, create specifications, and establish acceptance criteria. This involves conducting workshops, interviews, and analysis to gather comprehensive requirements.
There will be a key focus on the Finance and Control (FICO) Solution design: Translating business requirements into SAP solutions. This includes configuring SAP modules, customizing functionalities, and designing processes that align with business goals while adhering to best practices.
Support and Maintenance: implementing enhancements or updates to optimize system performance and usability for P2P (Procure to Pay), S2C (Sales to Cash), R2R (Record to Report) and H2R (Hire to Retire) modules.
Typical duties include (but are not limited to):
§ Define and communicate the vision and strategic direction for assigned applications, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and market needs.
§ Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify opportunities, prioritise features, and develop a roadmap that guides the product development process.
§ Collaborate with stakeholders from various departments to refine strategies and make informed decisions that drive the product's success.
§ Schedule and facilitate regular product workshops with users and other relevant stakeholders to understand business priorities for application functionality enhancement.
§ Act as a liaison between product management, engineering, architecture, and operations teams, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
§ Oversee the entire product development lifecycle, from concept to release, working closely with engineering teams to define technical requirements, address implementation challenges, and maintain product integrity throughout the process.
§ Monitor project progress, track key metrics, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products and applications.
§ Facilitate transparent communication channels with internal and external stakeholders to keep all parties informed and engaged.
§ Present product plans, status updates, and performance metrics to leadership and other relevant forums, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and organisational goals.
§ Solicit and incorporate feedback from customers, partners, and end-users to validate assumptions and drive product innovation.
§ Foster a culture of collaboration where ideas flow freely and collective problem-solving leads to innovative solutions.
§ Build and maintain an ever-green product backlog containing all required enhancements, changes, defects, research spikes and technical debt that require implementation by the corresponding DevOps delivery team.
§ Responsible for elaboration and refinement of user stories to produce the 'Definition of Done'.
§ Ensure acceptance criteria and constraints are added to user stories where appropriate.
§ Responsible for signing off deliverables once developed by DevOps delivery team ensuring they meet the Definition of Done.
Act as a liaison between product management, engineering, architecture, and operations teams, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
Oversee the entire product development lifecycle, from concept to release, working closely with engineering teams to define technical requirements, address implementation challenges, and maintain product integrity throughout the process.
Monitor project progress, track key metrics, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products and applications.
Facilitate transparent communication channels with internal and external stakeholders to keep all parties informed and engaged.
Present product plans, status updates, and performance metrics to leadership and other relevant forums, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and organisational goals.
Solicit and incorporate feedback from customers, partners, and end-users to validate assumptions and drive product innovation.
Foster a culture of collaboration where ideas flow freely and collective problem-solving leads to innovative solutions.
Build and maintain an ever-green product backlog containing all required enhancements, changes, defects, research spikes and technical debt that require implementation by the corresponding DevOps delivery team.
Responsible for elaboration and refinement of user stories to produce the 'Definition of Done'.
Ensure acceptance criteria and constraints are added to user stories where appropriate.
Responsible for signing off deliverables once developed by DevOps delivery team ensuring they meet the Definition of Done.
Knowledge
Is fully familiar with recognised industry bodies of knowledge both generic and specific, and knowledge of the business, suppliers and partners.
Develops a wider breadth of knowledge across the industry or business. Applies knowledge to help to define the standards which others will apply.Skills
Demonstrates leadership in operational management.
Analyses requirements and advises on scope and options for continual operational improvement.
Assesses and evaluates risk.
Takes all requirements into account when making proposals.
Shares own knowledge and experience and encourages learning and growth.
Advises on available standards, methods, tools, applications and processes relevant to group specialism(s) and can make appropriate choices from alternatives.
Understands and evaluates the organisational impact of new technologies and digital services.
Creatively applies innovative thinking and design practices in identifying solutions that will deliver value for the benefit of the customer/stakeholder.
Clearly demonstrates impactful communication skills (oral, written and presentation) in both formal and informal settings, articulating complex ideas to broad audiences.
Learning and professional development - takes initiative to advance own skills and identify and manage development opportunities in area of responsibility.Security, privacy and ethics - proactively contributes to the implementation of appropriate working practices and culture
As a Product Manager within the Enterprise IT Products and Application team, you will play a pivotal role in driving the development, deployment, and operation of software products and applications. You will be responsible for overseeing the entire product lifecycle, from conception to delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technological capabilities. Your expertise will be instrumental in fostering collaboration between cross-functional teams, guiding the product development process, and delivering high-quality solutions that meet customer needs and exceed expectations.
The SAP Analyst will be expected to work on projects and BAU and contribute to the SAP Finance roadmap. Collaborating with stakeholders to understand business processes, challenges, and objectives, formulate the business case, document requirements, create specifications, and establish acceptance criteria. This involves conducting workshops, interviews, and analysis to gather comprehensive requirements.
There will be a key focus on the Finance and Control (FICO) Solution design: Translating business requirements into SAP solutions. This includes configuring SAP modules, customizing functionalities, and designing processes that align with business goals while adhering to best practices.
Support and Maintenance: implementing enhancements or updates to optimize system performance and usability for P2P (Procure to Pay), S2C (Sales to Cash), R2R (Record to Report) and H2R (Hire to Retire) modules.
Typical duties include (but are not limited to):
§ Define and communicate the vision and strategic direction for assigned applications, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and market needs.
§ Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify opportunities, prioritise features, and develop a roadmap that guides the product development process.
§ Collaborate with stakeholders from various departments to refine strategies and make informed decisions that drive the product's success.
§ Schedule and facilitate regular product workshops with users and other relevant stakeholders to understand business priorities for application functionality enhancement.
§ Act as a liaison between product management, engineering, architecture, and operations teams, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
§ Oversee the entire product development lifecycle, from concept to release, working closely with engineering teams to define technical requirements, address implementation challenges, and maintain product integrity throughout the process.
§ Monitor project progress, track key metrics, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products and applications.
§ Facilitate transparent communication channels with internal and external stakeholders to keep all parties informed and engaged.
§ Present product plans, status updates, and performance metrics to leadership and other relevant forums, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and organisational goals.
§ Solicit and incorporate feedback from customers, partners, and end-users to validate assumptions and drive product innovation.
§ Foster a culture of collaboration where ideas flow freely and collective problem-solving leads to innovative solutions.
§ Build and maintain an ever-green product backlog containing all required enhancements, changes, defects, research spikes and technical debt that require implementation by the corresponding DevOps delivery team.
§ Responsible for elaboration and refinement of user stories to produce the 'Definition of Done'.
§ Ensure acceptance criteria and constraints are added to user stories where appropriate.
§ Responsible for signing off deliverables once developed by DevOps delivery team ensuring they meet the Definition of Done.
Act as a liaison between product management, engineering, architecture, and operations teams, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
Oversee the entire product development lifecycle, from concept to release, working closely with engineering teams to define technical requirements, address implementation challenges, and maintain product integrity throughout the process.
Monitor project progress, track key metrics, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products and applications.
Facilitate transparent communication channels with internal and external stakeholders to keep all parties informed and engaged.
Present product plans, status updates, and performance metrics to leadership and other relevant forums, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and organisational goals.
Solicit and incorporate feedback from customers, partners, and end-users to validate assumptions and drive product innovation.
Foster a culture of collaboration where ideas flow freely and collective problem-solving leads to innovative solutions.
Build and maintain an ever-green product backlog containing all required enhancements, changes, defects, research spikes and technical debt that require implementation by the corresponding DevOps delivery team.
Responsible for elaboration and refinement of user stories to produce the 'Definition of Done'.
Ensure acceptance criteria and constraints are added to user stories where appropriate.
Responsible for signing off deliverables once developed by DevOps delivery team ensuring they meet the Definition of Done.
Knowledge
Is fully familiar with recognised industry bodies of knowledge both generic and specific, and knowledge of the business, suppliers and partners.
Develops a wider breadth of knowledge across the industry or business. Applies knowledge to help to define the standards which others will apply.Skills
Demonstrates leadership in operational management.
Analyses requirements and advises on scope and options for continual operational improvement.
Assesses and evaluates risk.
Takes all requirements into account when making proposals.
Shares own knowledge and experience and encourages learning and growth.
Advises on available standards, methods, tools, applications and processes relevant to group specialism(s) and can make appropriate choices from alternatives.
Understands and evaluates the organisational impact of new technologies and digital services.
Creatively applies innovative thinking and design practices in identifying solutions that will deliver value for the benefit of the customer/stakeholder.
Clearly demonstrates impactful communication skills (oral, written and presentation) in both formal and informal settings, articulating complex ideas to broad audiences.
Learning and professional development - takes initiative to advance own skills and identify and manage development opportunities in area of responsibility.Security, privacy and ethics - proactively contributes to the implementation of appropriate working practices and culture
ERP Integration Project Manager
Honiton - On-site
Outside IR35
6 - 12 Month Contract
£350 - £450 pd + ASAP Start
This is an excellent opportunity for an ERP Integration Project Manager to join a company within the Defence sector.
This company is an industry leader, working internationally to innovate and design quality engineering solutions and have been leading the way in their industry for over 4 decades.
In this varied role you will lead the ERP Integration Project through being the primary project point of contact, responsible for managing expectations, providing clear guidance, and holding the implementation partner accountable for successful delivery. Your key focus will be to identify risks, resolve challenges, and effectively manage scope changes, while coordinating internal teams and resources for seamless project execution.
The ideal candidate will have a track record in planning, managing, and delivering ERP implementation projects, on time and within budget. This role demands excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to delegate tasks, manage projects, and perform effectively under pressure to meet all critical deadlines. It is desirable to have previously focused on IFS, however, any other ERP experience is acceptable.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ERP Integration Project Manager to join on an exciting project for the next 6 to 12 months.
The Role:
Lead the ERP Integration Project as the primary point of contact.
Manage expectations and hold the implementation partner accountable.
Identify risks, resolve challenges, and manage scope changes.
5 Days onsite, based in Honiton.
The Person:
Proven track record in planning and delivering ERP implementations.
Expert in communication, leadership, and problem solving.
Ability to delegate, drive deadlines, and perform under pressure.
Experience with IFS is desirable; other ERP experience is acceptable.
Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)
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Outside IR35 + ASAP Start