The Business Change Lead will be instrumental in driving forward key technological advancements within the Energy & Natural Resources sector. They will be responsible for helping to deliver strategic change initiatives, lead on impact assessments, and be the support to and conduit between Business Change, Programme Managers, IT and Business. Client Details This is a large-scale organisation based in the West Yorkshire area, operating in the Energy & Natural Resources industry. The company boasts a strong and dedicated workforce, committed to delivering the highest standards of service to their extensive customer base. Description Manage and deliver large-scale strategic change initiatives. Helping to deliver strategic change initiatives, lead on impact assessments, and be the support to and conduit between Business Change, Programme Managers, IT and Business. Drive technological advancements within the Energy & Natural Resources sector. Leading colleagues through Change processes. Manage small-change projects. Ensure seamless integration of new systems and processes. Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure alignment of business objectives. Deliver communications, engagement activities and strategies. Manage stakeholders at all levels. Profile A successful Business Change Lead should have: Proven experience in managing change initiatives in large organisations. Strong experience in complex environments with high levels of ambiguity. Has successfully implemented business change, especially embedding and driving culture and behaviours. Strong problem-solving capabilities and strategic thinking. Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels, influencing outcomes. Be the support to and conduit between Business Change, Programme Managers, IT and Business; Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences and communicate complex technical information effectively and accessibly. Qualifications in/familiarity/experience with PROSCI/ADKAR. Job Offer An estimated salary range of £45,000 - £55,000 per year. Generous bonus scheme. Excellent pension scheme Life assurance 33 days leave incl bank holidays. Health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance.
15/01/2025
Full time
The Business Change Lead will be instrumental in driving forward key technological advancements within the Energy & Natural Resources sector. They will be responsible for helping to deliver strategic change initiatives, lead on impact assessments, and be the support to and conduit between Business Change, Programme Managers, IT and Business. Client Details This is a large-scale organisation based in the West Yorkshire area, operating in the Energy & Natural Resources industry. The company boasts a strong and dedicated workforce, committed to delivering the highest standards of service to their extensive customer base. Description Manage and deliver large-scale strategic change initiatives. Helping to deliver strategic change initiatives, lead on impact assessments, and be the support to and conduit between Business Change, Programme Managers, IT and Business. Drive technological advancements within the Energy & Natural Resources sector. Leading colleagues through Change processes. Manage small-change projects. Ensure seamless integration of new systems and processes. Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure alignment of business objectives. Deliver communications, engagement activities and strategies. Manage stakeholders at all levels. Profile A successful Business Change Lead should have: Proven experience in managing change initiatives in large organisations. Strong experience in complex environments with high levels of ambiguity. Has successfully implemented business change, especially embedding and driving culture and behaviours. Strong problem-solving capabilities and strategic thinking. Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels, influencing outcomes. Be the support to and conduit between Business Change, Programme Managers, IT and Business; Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences and communicate complex technical information effectively and accessibly. Qualifications in/familiarity/experience with PROSCI/ADKAR. Job Offer An estimated salary range of £45,000 - £55,000 per year. Generous bonus scheme. Excellent pension scheme Life assurance 33 days leave incl bank holidays. Health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance.
What we're looking for: We are seeking a skilled and motivated Lead Software Developer to join our dynamic team. In this crucial role, you will lead a group of developers, fostering a collaborative environment and guiding them towards excellence. Your responsibilities include overseeing project execution, providing technical expertise, and ensuring code quality. As a mentor and coach, you will nurture professional growth, encourage innovative thinking, and facilitate skill development. Your leadership will drive the team's success, enabling the delivery of high-quality software solutions for our clients. Mercator Lead Developers perform a critical role in our technical teams. They build solutions that intrinsically meet end-user requirements and ensure the product being developed is aligned with their needs whilst delivering business value. You yourself may also be situated on a key client project and supporting other developers who aren't your immediate reports. As Lead Software Developer in Mercator you will: Report to the Chief Technology Officer, providing key operational information about projects and collective updates on developers' performance. Help nurture our thriving development community, working closely with our Community Manager. Evangelise software development and promote best practice across all our technical teams. Provide essential support, coaching and mentoring to other developers. Continuously monitor and assess the skills and capabilities of our developers and suggesting appropriate interventions to help them grow and mature in their roles. Participate in the wider technical communities of service (inside and outside of Mercator), building relationships, sharing agile best practice and knowledge. Build resilience and responsiveness in the organisation by being open and honest about risks and challenges and the actions required to address unexpected developments. Keep continually abreast of changes to user habits, preferences and behaviours across various digital platforms and their implications for successful delivery of digital services. Assist the Senior Leadership Team with bids and tenders. Knowledge/experience: Practical experience of user centred design and user needs analysis. Proven ability to challenge and remove any unnecessary barriers to service delivery. Demonstrable understanding of the digital landscape and the opportunities for service improvement and innovation offered by digital technology. Proven ability to manage stakeholders, prioritising and managing business expectations and requirements. Strong negotiation skills and the proven ability to influence external partners, stakeholders and customers to secure mutually beneficial outcomes. Demonstrable experience of current agile project management practices Ability to apply critical thinking and drive creativity and innovation across our technical teams. Experience of open source and cloud platforms. Experience of working in fixed time variable scope projects. Experience in the design, delivery and operational management of high quality, user-focused digital services in Government Digital Data & Technology is desirable. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and the ability to pass BPSS vetting
15/01/2025
Full time
What we're looking for: We are seeking a skilled and motivated Lead Software Developer to join our dynamic team. In this crucial role, you will lead a group of developers, fostering a collaborative environment and guiding them towards excellence. Your responsibilities include overseeing project execution, providing technical expertise, and ensuring code quality. As a mentor and coach, you will nurture professional growth, encourage innovative thinking, and facilitate skill development. Your leadership will drive the team's success, enabling the delivery of high-quality software solutions for our clients. Mercator Lead Developers perform a critical role in our technical teams. They build solutions that intrinsically meet end-user requirements and ensure the product being developed is aligned with their needs whilst delivering business value. You yourself may also be situated on a key client project and supporting other developers who aren't your immediate reports. As Lead Software Developer in Mercator you will: Report to the Chief Technology Officer, providing key operational information about projects and collective updates on developers' performance. Help nurture our thriving development community, working closely with our Community Manager. Evangelise software development and promote best practice across all our technical teams. Provide essential support, coaching and mentoring to other developers. Continuously monitor and assess the skills and capabilities of our developers and suggesting appropriate interventions to help them grow and mature in their roles. Participate in the wider technical communities of service (inside and outside of Mercator), building relationships, sharing agile best practice and knowledge. Build resilience and responsiveness in the organisation by being open and honest about risks and challenges and the actions required to address unexpected developments. Keep continually abreast of changes to user habits, preferences and behaviours across various digital platforms and their implications for successful delivery of digital services. Assist the Senior Leadership Team with bids and tenders. Knowledge/experience: Practical experience of user centred design and user needs analysis. Proven ability to challenge and remove any unnecessary barriers to service delivery. Demonstrable understanding of the digital landscape and the opportunities for service improvement and innovation offered by digital technology. Proven ability to manage stakeholders, prioritising and managing business expectations and requirements. Strong negotiation skills and the proven ability to influence external partners, stakeholders and customers to secure mutually beneficial outcomes. Demonstrable experience of current agile project management practices Ability to apply critical thinking and drive creativity and innovation across our technical teams. Experience of open source and cloud platforms. Experience of working in fixed time variable scope projects. Experience in the design, delivery and operational management of high quality, user-focused digital services in Government Digital Data & Technology is desirable. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and the ability to pass BPSS vetting
Fancy working for a company where IT really matters and your role actually makes a difference? My client is looking for an IT Business Relationship Manager to be the tech-savvy bridge between IT and the business. This isn't just about keeping the lights on; it's about making sure their tech strategies are on point for their internal teams and clients. What's in It for You? A hybrid role, so you'll have the flexibility to balance office and home life. A salary of £70,000, plus benefits like healthcare, wellness support, and a helping hand towards your future with retirement planning, insurance and assurance tools. Loads of opportunities to grow your career, with mentoring and development programs, professional and personal training, and exposure to international teams. A company that genuinely cares about diversity, inclusion, and making a positive impact. A helping hand towards your future with retirement planning, insurance and assurance. What You'll Be Doing: Being the go-to person for IT within specific teams, especially their award-winning Practice Group. Think of yourself as the friendly face of tech, helping them articulate their needs and guiding changes effectively. Working closely with senior leaders to make sure IT strategies align with what they need to grow and succeed. Spotting opportunities to introduce tech solutions and explaining them in plain, non-jargon-y English (you'll basically be a tech translator!). Supporting change management activities-making sure new tools and systems don't just get implemented but actually get used effectively. Keeping communication flowing between IT and the rest of the business. Whether it's updates on projects or tips on using tech better, you'll be their IT cheerleader. What They're Looking For: At least five years of experience in an IT relationship-focused role. A knack for balancing and prioritising multiple demands-if you've juggled change portfolios before, even better! Proven ability to manage conflicting needs and find resolutions everyone's happy with. Experience working with senior leadership to align IT with business strategy. Comfortable explaining tech in a way non-techies can understand-this one's a biggie! Bonus points if you've got BRMP or CBRM qualifications, but not essential. Next Steps If you're someone who loves working with people, has a real passion for IT, and wants to make a tangible impact, this could be the perfect role for you. No updated CV? No problem - drop me an email, let me know what you've been up to and we can have a chat and get that CV sorted out for you. In accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this position is advertised based upon DGH Recruitment Limited having first sought approval of its client to find candidates for this position. DGH Recruitment Limited acts as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business
15/01/2025
Full time
Fancy working for a company where IT really matters and your role actually makes a difference? My client is looking for an IT Business Relationship Manager to be the tech-savvy bridge between IT and the business. This isn't just about keeping the lights on; it's about making sure their tech strategies are on point for their internal teams and clients. What's in It for You? A hybrid role, so you'll have the flexibility to balance office and home life. A salary of £70,000, plus benefits like healthcare, wellness support, and a helping hand towards your future with retirement planning, insurance and assurance tools. Loads of opportunities to grow your career, with mentoring and development programs, professional and personal training, and exposure to international teams. A company that genuinely cares about diversity, inclusion, and making a positive impact. A helping hand towards your future with retirement planning, insurance and assurance. What You'll Be Doing: Being the go-to person for IT within specific teams, especially their award-winning Practice Group. Think of yourself as the friendly face of tech, helping them articulate their needs and guiding changes effectively. Working closely with senior leaders to make sure IT strategies align with what they need to grow and succeed. Spotting opportunities to introduce tech solutions and explaining them in plain, non-jargon-y English (you'll basically be a tech translator!). Supporting change management activities-making sure new tools and systems don't just get implemented but actually get used effectively. Keeping communication flowing between IT and the rest of the business. Whether it's updates on projects or tips on using tech better, you'll be their IT cheerleader. What They're Looking For: At least five years of experience in an IT relationship-focused role. A knack for balancing and prioritising multiple demands-if you've juggled change portfolios before, even better! Proven ability to manage conflicting needs and find resolutions everyone's happy with. Experience working with senior leadership to align IT with business strategy. Comfortable explaining tech in a way non-techies can understand-this one's a biggie! Bonus points if you've got BRMP or CBRM qualifications, but not essential. Next Steps If you're someone who loves working with people, has a real passion for IT, and wants to make a tangible impact, this could be the perfect role for you. No updated CV? No problem - drop me an email, let me know what you've been up to and we can have a chat and get that CV sorted out for you. In accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this position is advertised based upon DGH Recruitment Limited having first sought approval of its client to find candidates for this position. DGH Recruitment Limited acts as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business
Experienced Developer/Configuration Manager required for an immediate start! Details : - 3 month contract initially - Can be fully remote, Dependent on experience - Can be outside IR35 - Rate flexible Dependent on experience Must have: - Mosaic Social care system background - Commissioning experience - Brokerage experience - Local Government background Overview: This Council are looking to transform the way their social workers are supported by the systems they use. They are transforming their Brokerage and Commissioning processes including a full review of their social care case manage system configuration. They use the Mosaic case management system, from the Access Group, and they are looking for a specialist with significant experience in brokerage and financial configuration to work with colleagues to radically improve their current set up. They require a full and comprehensive analysis and documentation of the AS IS business process and system processes and a detailed recommendation for a TO BE configuration. Once agreed and signed off they require the configuration to be built, tested and iterated and to be deployed to live. They require full business process and training documentation to accompany the roll out and for training session to be delivered to the satisfaction of the service. The right candidate will be articulate and will be experienced in communicating at all levels. The ability to understand complex business processes and translate them into easy to understand media is vital. If you feel that you fit the above criteria and have the relevant experience, please send your CV to (see below)
15/01/2025
Project-based
Experienced Developer/Configuration Manager required for an immediate start! Details : - 3 month contract initially - Can be fully remote, Dependent on experience - Can be outside IR35 - Rate flexible Dependent on experience Must have: - Mosaic Social care system background - Commissioning experience - Brokerage experience - Local Government background Overview: This Council are looking to transform the way their social workers are supported by the systems they use. They are transforming their Brokerage and Commissioning processes including a full review of their social care case manage system configuration. They use the Mosaic case management system, from the Access Group, and they are looking for a specialist with significant experience in brokerage and financial configuration to work with colleagues to radically improve their current set up. They require a full and comprehensive analysis and documentation of the AS IS business process and system processes and a detailed recommendation for a TO BE configuration. Once agreed and signed off they require the configuration to be built, tested and iterated and to be deployed to live. They require full business process and training documentation to accompany the roll out and for training session to be delivered to the satisfaction of the service. The right candidate will be articulate and will be experienced in communicating at all levels. The ability to understand complex business processes and translate them into easy to understand media is vital. If you feel that you fit the above criteria and have the relevant experience, please send your CV to (see below)
Hays are delighted to be working on an exclusive basis to support the recruitment of a Project Manager for our client based in Glasgow. They are a dynamic organisation committed to driving change and innovation. We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Project Manager to join our team and contribute to the success of our change initiatives. As Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of change initiatives. Reporting to the Principal Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day project activities, ensuring tasks are completed on time, within scope, and according to quality standards. Your efforts will help maintain project momentum and ensure that all deliverables align with organisational goals. Your duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to: Drive Project Execution and Planning Practices: Coordinate project activities, develop project schedules, and task lists that align with strategic objectives. Resource Coordination: Assign tasks and managing team workloads to ensure efficient delivery of project outcomes. Collaborative Solution Delivery: Coordinate cross-functional teamwork to ensure alignment with project objectives. Monitor Project Progress and Support Transparency: Track project progress, maintain comprehensive project documentation, and provide regular status updates to key stakeholders. Promote Continuous Improvement in Quality Management: Oversee project deliverables to ensure they meet established quality standards and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Manage Third-Party Relationships and Team Collaboration: Foster strong relationships with third-party suppliers and internal teams to ensure the delivery of quality solutions. Support Stakeholder Engagement and Requirement Gathering: Communicate with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide project updates, and ensure their needs are effectively integrated into project plans. Support Change Control Processes: Manage changes within the project scope and support key stakeholders in implementing change control processes. Team Support: Foster a collaborative and supportive environment within the team by providing guidance and mentoring. You will have: Experience: Proven experience in project management. Proven track record of working with a PMO Experience of multiple Project Management methods: Scrum, Waterfall etc. Great stakeholder management skills. Attributes: Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work collaboratively in a team environment. You must have the unobstructed right to work in the UK on a permanent basis. What's in it for you: Competitive salary of up to £60K 37 days annual leave Buy & Sell holidays Group Life Assurance 4 x Salary Group Pension Smart Flex to spend on benefits £750 Company Bonus up to 5% Personal bonus of up to 10% Medi Cash £1000 on treatments Car leasing Hybrid Working What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment 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 the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
15/01/2025
Full time
Hays are delighted to be working on an exclusive basis to support the recruitment of a Project Manager for our client based in Glasgow. They are a dynamic organisation committed to driving change and innovation. We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Project Manager to join our team and contribute to the success of our change initiatives. As Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of change initiatives. Reporting to the Principal Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day project activities, ensuring tasks are completed on time, within scope, and according to quality standards. Your efforts will help maintain project momentum and ensure that all deliverables align with organisational goals. Your duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to: Drive Project Execution and Planning Practices: Coordinate project activities, develop project schedules, and task lists that align with strategic objectives. Resource Coordination: Assign tasks and managing team workloads to ensure efficient delivery of project outcomes. Collaborative Solution Delivery: Coordinate cross-functional teamwork to ensure alignment with project objectives. Monitor Project Progress and Support Transparency: Track project progress, maintain comprehensive project documentation, and provide regular status updates to key stakeholders. Promote Continuous Improvement in Quality Management: Oversee project deliverables to ensure they meet established quality standards and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Manage Third-Party Relationships and Team Collaboration: Foster strong relationships with third-party suppliers and internal teams to ensure the delivery of quality solutions. Support Stakeholder Engagement and Requirement Gathering: Communicate with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide project updates, and ensure their needs are effectively integrated into project plans. Support Change Control Processes: Manage changes within the project scope and support key stakeholders in implementing change control processes. Team Support: Foster a collaborative and supportive environment within the team by providing guidance and mentoring. You will have: Experience: Proven experience in project management. Proven track record of working with a PMO Experience of multiple Project Management methods: Scrum, Waterfall etc. Great stakeholder management skills. Attributes: Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work collaboratively in a team environment. You must have the unobstructed right to work in the UK on a permanent basis. What's in it for you: Competitive salary of up to £60K 37 days annual leave Buy & Sell holidays Group Life Assurance 4 x Salary Group Pension Smart Flex to spend on benefits £750 Company Bonus up to 5% Personal bonus of up to 10% Medi Cash £1000 on treatments Car leasing Hybrid Working What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment 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 the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Oakland, California
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Enterprise Company is currently seeking a Manager of Cyber Security Event Management and Incident Response. Candidate will lead the team responsible for predicting, detecting, and responding to cyber risk events corresponding to security and appropriate use threats. The primary objectives for the role will be to sustain a high degree of operational maturity in executing risk event management processes, to establish and maintain cross-functional relationships that enable end-to-end enterprise incident response, and to drive the adoption of innovative practices that proactively improve our ability to prevent, detect, disrupt, investigate, respond to, and recover from sophisticated threats. Responsibilities Collaborate on the evolution of a best-in-class security threat management program, incorporating cutting edge techniques in automation, machine learning, and distributed threat protection to broaden, deepen, and sharpen our capabilities to rapidly identify and eradicate cyber security threats. Work with cross-functional stakeholders from legal, corporate communications, privacy, compliance, facilities, and business continuity planning to mature enterprise end-to-end incident response and recovery plans and develop targeted playbooks to address emergent threats to the business. Sustain an agile, threat intelligence-driven continuous improvement process that leverages micro-purple testing techniques, hypothesis-based threat hunting, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework to identify missing or ineffective telemetry, detection capabilities, and response playbooks required to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber risk events originating from threat actors. Define the strategy for cyber threat management services, including the maintenance of the roadmap of process architectures that document the target and working states of cyber risk event management services and a multi-year plan to close gaps against the target state while keeping current with changes to technology and threat landscapes. Develop strong working relationships with other leaders in the information technology organization by providing continuous assistance and thought leadership. Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and business partners in the information security industry. Educate, coach, and mentor a team on technical, interpersonal, and team dynamics, company policy & procedures, and other topics. Take an active role in fostering a culture of learning and excellence. This list is not all-inclusive, and you are expected to perform other duties as requested or assigned. Qualifications 8+ years of professional experience in Cybersecurity with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field; 1+ years of supervisory/management experience. Strong communication skills with a high priority on listening to others. Ability to practice empathy and build trust amongst the team. Ability to research and maintain current technical knowledge to support rapidly changing technology. Highly knowledgeable in preparing business plans, IT plans, Technology Roadmaps, and technical project proposals. Knowledge in preparing and managing budgets. Ability to analyze business requirements and recommend the right solutions in a timely fashion. Demonstrated use of ingenuity and creativity by taking actions to direct the analyses and solutions of problems. Knowledge of project development life cycle, including the ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects. Ability to recruit, retain and develop a team.
15/01/2025
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Enterprise Company is currently seeking a Manager of Cyber Security Event Management and Incident Response. Candidate will lead the team responsible for predicting, detecting, and responding to cyber risk events corresponding to security and appropriate use threats. The primary objectives for the role will be to sustain a high degree of operational maturity in executing risk event management processes, to establish and maintain cross-functional relationships that enable end-to-end enterprise incident response, and to drive the adoption of innovative practices that proactively improve our ability to prevent, detect, disrupt, investigate, respond to, and recover from sophisticated threats. Responsibilities Collaborate on the evolution of a best-in-class security threat management program, incorporating cutting edge techniques in automation, machine learning, and distributed threat protection to broaden, deepen, and sharpen our capabilities to rapidly identify and eradicate cyber security threats. Work with cross-functional stakeholders from legal, corporate communications, privacy, compliance, facilities, and business continuity planning to mature enterprise end-to-end incident response and recovery plans and develop targeted playbooks to address emergent threats to the business. Sustain an agile, threat intelligence-driven continuous improvement process that leverages micro-purple testing techniques, hypothesis-based threat hunting, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework to identify missing or ineffective telemetry, detection capabilities, and response playbooks required to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber risk events originating from threat actors. Define the strategy for cyber threat management services, including the maintenance of the roadmap of process architectures that document the target and working states of cyber risk event management services and a multi-year plan to close gaps against the target state while keeping current with changes to technology and threat landscapes. Develop strong working relationships with other leaders in the information technology organization by providing continuous assistance and thought leadership. Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and business partners in the information security industry. Educate, coach, and mentor a team on technical, interpersonal, and team dynamics, company policy & procedures, and other topics. Take an active role in fostering a culture of learning and excellence. This list is not all-inclusive, and you are expected to perform other duties as requested or assigned. Qualifications 8+ years of professional experience in Cybersecurity with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field; 1+ years of supervisory/management experience. Strong communication skills with a high priority on listening to others. Ability to practice empathy and build trust amongst the team. Ability to research and maintain current technical knowledge to support rapidly changing technology. Highly knowledgeable in preparing business plans, IT plans, Technology Roadmaps, and technical project proposals. Knowledge in preparing and managing budgets. Ability to analyze business requirements and recommend the right solutions in a timely fashion. Demonstrated use of ingenuity and creativity by taking actions to direct the analyses and solutions of problems. Knowledge of project development life cycle, including the ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects. Ability to recruit, retain and develop a team.
Manager, Cyber Risk Management Salary: Open + Bonus Location: Remote *We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role* Responsibilities Lead the team responsible for predicting, detecting, and responding to cyber risk events corresponding to security and appropriate use threats. Sustain a high degree of operational maturity in executing risk event management processes, to establish and maintain cross-functional relationships that enable end-to-end enterprise incident response, and to drive the adoption of innovative practices that proactively improve our ability to prevent, detect, disrupt, investigate, respond to, and recover from sophisticated threats. Collaborate on the evolution of a best-in-class security threat management program, incorporating cutting edge techniques in automation, machine learning, and distributed threat protection to broaden, deepen, and sharpen our capabilities to rapidly identify and eradicate cyber security threats. Work with cross-functional stakeholders from legal, corporate communications, privacy, compliance, facilities, and business continuity planning to mature enterprise end-to-end incident response and recovery plans and develop targeted playbooks to address emergent threats to the business. Sustain an agile, threat intelligence-driven continuous improvement process that leverages micro-purple testing techniques, hypothesis-based threat hunting, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework to identify missing or ineffective telemetry, detection capabilities, and response playbooks required to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber risk events originating from threat actors. Define the strategy for cyber threat management services, including the maintenance of the roadmap of process architectures that document the target and working states of cyber risk event management services and a multi-year plan to close gaps against the target state while keeping current with changes to technology and threat landscapes. Educate, coach, and mentor a team on technical, interpersonal, and team dynamics, company policy & procedures, and other topics. Qualifications 8+ years of professional experience in Cybersecurity Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field 1+ years of management experience Strong communication skills with a high priority on listening to others. Highly knowledgeable in preparing business plans, IT plans, Technology Roadmaps, technical project proposals, and managing budgets. Knowledge of project development life cycle, including the ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects. Ability to recruit, retain and develop a team.
15/01/2025
Full time
Manager, Cyber Risk Management Salary: Open + Bonus Location: Remote *We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role* Responsibilities Lead the team responsible for predicting, detecting, and responding to cyber risk events corresponding to security and appropriate use threats. Sustain a high degree of operational maturity in executing risk event management processes, to establish and maintain cross-functional relationships that enable end-to-end enterprise incident response, and to drive the adoption of innovative practices that proactively improve our ability to prevent, detect, disrupt, investigate, respond to, and recover from sophisticated threats. Collaborate on the evolution of a best-in-class security threat management program, incorporating cutting edge techniques in automation, machine learning, and distributed threat protection to broaden, deepen, and sharpen our capabilities to rapidly identify and eradicate cyber security threats. Work with cross-functional stakeholders from legal, corporate communications, privacy, compliance, facilities, and business continuity planning to mature enterprise end-to-end incident response and recovery plans and develop targeted playbooks to address emergent threats to the business. Sustain an agile, threat intelligence-driven continuous improvement process that leverages micro-purple testing techniques, hypothesis-based threat hunting, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework to identify missing or ineffective telemetry, detection capabilities, and response playbooks required to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber risk events originating from threat actors. Define the strategy for cyber threat management services, including the maintenance of the roadmap of process architectures that document the target and working states of cyber risk event management services and a multi-year plan to close gaps against the target state while keeping current with changes to technology and threat landscapes. Educate, coach, and mentor a team on technical, interpersonal, and team dynamics, company policy & procedures, and other topics. Qualifications 8+ years of professional experience in Cybersecurity Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field 1+ years of management experience Strong communication skills with a high priority on listening to others. Highly knowledgeable in preparing business plans, IT plans, Technology Roadmaps, technical project proposals, and managing budgets. Knowledge of project development life cycle, including the ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects. Ability to recruit, retain and develop a team.
*Remote But not allowed in the following States: Alaska, North Dakota, Nebraska, Hawaii, Oklahoma, Vermont, Maine, West Virginia, Wyoming, New Hampshire, Puerto Rico.* A prestigious company is looking for a Cyber Risk Manager - SOAR, SIEM, Cyber Defense. This manager will focus on predicting, detecting, and responding to cyber incident response and threats. This role will manage over 4 senior people and a vendor who manages 40 outsourced SOC individuals. Responsibilities Collaborate on the evolution of a best-in-class security threat management program, incorporating cutting edge techniques in automation, machine learning, and distributed threat protection to broaden, deepen, and sharpen our capabilities to rapidly identify and eradicate cyber security threats. Work with cross-functional stakeholders from legal, corporate communications, privacy, compliance, facilities, and business continuity planning to mature enterprise end-to-end incident response and recovery plans and develop targeted playbooks to address emergent threats to the business. Sustain an agile, threat intelligence-driven continuous improvement process that leverages micro-purple testing techniques, hypothesis-based threat hunting, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework to identify missing or ineffective telemetry, detection capabilities, and response playbooks required to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber risk events originating from threat actors that are targeting the company. Define the strategy for cyber threat management services, including the maintenance of the roadmap of process architectures that document the target and working states of cyber risk event management services and a multi-year plan to close gaps against the target state while keeping current with changes to technology and threat landscapes. Develop strong working relationships with other leaders in the information technology organization by providing continuous assistance and thought leadership. Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and business partners in the information security industry. Qualifications 8+ years of professional experience in Cybersecurity with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field; 1+ years of supervisory/management experience. Ability to research and maintain current technical knowledge to support rapidly changing technology. Highly knowledgeable in preparing business plans, IT plans, Technology Roadmaps, and technical project proposals. Knowledge in preparing and managing budgets. Knowledge of project development life cycle, including the ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects.
15/01/2025
Full time
*Remote But not allowed in the following States: Alaska, North Dakota, Nebraska, Hawaii, Oklahoma, Vermont, Maine, West Virginia, Wyoming, New Hampshire, Puerto Rico.* A prestigious company is looking for a Cyber Risk Manager - SOAR, SIEM, Cyber Defense. This manager will focus on predicting, detecting, and responding to cyber incident response and threats. This role will manage over 4 senior people and a vendor who manages 40 outsourced SOC individuals. Responsibilities Collaborate on the evolution of a best-in-class security threat management program, incorporating cutting edge techniques in automation, machine learning, and distributed threat protection to broaden, deepen, and sharpen our capabilities to rapidly identify and eradicate cyber security threats. Work with cross-functional stakeholders from legal, corporate communications, privacy, compliance, facilities, and business continuity planning to mature enterprise end-to-end incident response and recovery plans and develop targeted playbooks to address emergent threats to the business. Sustain an agile, threat intelligence-driven continuous improvement process that leverages micro-purple testing techniques, hypothesis-based threat hunting, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework to identify missing or ineffective telemetry, detection capabilities, and response playbooks required to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber risk events originating from threat actors that are targeting the company. Define the strategy for cyber threat management services, including the maintenance of the roadmap of process architectures that document the target and working states of cyber risk event management services and a multi-year plan to close gaps against the target state while keeping current with changes to technology and threat landscapes. Develop strong working relationships with other leaders in the information technology organization by providing continuous assistance and thought leadership. Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and business partners in the information security industry. Qualifications 8+ years of professional experience in Cybersecurity with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field; 1+ years of supervisory/management experience. Ability to research and maintain current technical knowledge to support rapidly changing technology. Highly knowledgeable in preparing business plans, IT plans, Technology Roadmaps, and technical project proposals. Knowledge in preparing and managing budgets. Knowledge of project development life cycle, including the ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects.
Leading UK Logistics & Supply Chain organisation require a Data Governance/Master Data Manager to create and implement a data governance strategy and oversee and improve data management systems within the group. Reporting to the Head of Data & Analytics, this is a newly created position and will play a pivotal role by ensuring key data aligns with organisational goals. Client Details Leading UK Logistics & Supply Chain organisation Description Leading UK Logistics & Supply Chain organisation require a Data Governance/Master Data Manager to create and implement a data governance strategy and oversee and improve data management systems within the group. Reporting to the Head of Data & Analytics, this is a newly created position and will play a pivotal role by ensuring key data aligns with organisational goals, is well-structured to support decision-making, and drives business performance. This role will be key in improving the data literacy and data quality across the business, so a willingness to train others and champion data is vital. You will develop and execute a data management strategy and identify opportunities to leverage data for strategic decision making. You will also support on an ERP migration from an in-house bespoke platform to Dynamics Business Central/F&O working with 3rd party consultancies and internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Create and implement data governance frameworks and policies. Lead a team of data experts, providing mentoring and promoting continuous improvement and knowledge sharing amongst the team. Monitor compliance with data standards, providing guidance and training as required. Identify business owners of key data and establish supporting data quality standards to ensure accurate & complete data. Carry out data audits and apply corrective action to address data quality issues. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to highlight the importance and benefits of clean, high-quality data, while also gathering new data requirements. Promote a culture of data driven decision making, underpinned by clear, robust easy to understand data. Support strategic projects by being the subject Matter Expert for data requests and identify and mitigate risks associated with change. Work with the IT team to ensure end to end technical solutions are robust and quality assured. Remain up to date with trends and new technologies and continually seek to optimise data management processes. Support on ERP migration to Dynamics Business Central/F&O Work with 3rd party consultancies to deliver data transformation and migration Key Skills/Experience: Experience in developing and implemented data governance frameworks Proven experience leading data teams and data projects Excellent understanding of data cleansing techniques Ability to clearly communicate complex data concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholder Will question and challenge Proficiency in analysing complex data issues and creating effective solutions. Comfortable working within a team, cross functionally and able to self-motivate. Experience in data migration projects ERP migration experience. Profile Experience in developing and implemented data governance frameworks Proven experience leading data teams and data projects Excellent understanding of data cleansing techniques Ability to clearly communicate complex data concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholder Will question and challenge Proficiency in analysing complex data issues and creating effective solutions. Comfortable working within a team, cross functionally and able to self-motivate. Experience in data migration projects ERP migration experience. Job Offer Opportunity to lead Data Governance & Master Data Strategy Opportunity to join a rapid growth organisation
14/01/2025
Full time
Leading UK Logistics & Supply Chain organisation require a Data Governance/Master Data Manager to create and implement a data governance strategy and oversee and improve data management systems within the group. Reporting to the Head of Data & Analytics, this is a newly created position and will play a pivotal role by ensuring key data aligns with organisational goals. Client Details Leading UK Logistics & Supply Chain organisation Description Leading UK Logistics & Supply Chain organisation require a Data Governance/Master Data Manager to create and implement a data governance strategy and oversee and improve data management systems within the group. Reporting to the Head of Data & Analytics, this is a newly created position and will play a pivotal role by ensuring key data aligns with organisational goals, is well-structured to support decision-making, and drives business performance. This role will be key in improving the data literacy and data quality across the business, so a willingness to train others and champion data is vital. You will develop and execute a data management strategy and identify opportunities to leverage data for strategic decision making. You will also support on an ERP migration from an in-house bespoke platform to Dynamics Business Central/F&O working with 3rd party consultancies and internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Create and implement data governance frameworks and policies. Lead a team of data experts, providing mentoring and promoting continuous improvement and knowledge sharing amongst the team. Monitor compliance with data standards, providing guidance and training as required. Identify business owners of key data and establish supporting data quality standards to ensure accurate & complete data. Carry out data audits and apply corrective action to address data quality issues. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to highlight the importance and benefits of clean, high-quality data, while also gathering new data requirements. Promote a culture of data driven decision making, underpinned by clear, robust easy to understand data. Support strategic projects by being the subject Matter Expert for data requests and identify and mitigate risks associated with change. Work with the IT team to ensure end to end technical solutions are robust and quality assured. Remain up to date with trends and new technologies and continually seek to optimise data management processes. Support on ERP migration to Dynamics Business Central/F&O Work with 3rd party consultancies to deliver data transformation and migration Key Skills/Experience: Experience in developing and implemented data governance frameworks Proven experience leading data teams and data projects Excellent understanding of data cleansing techniques Ability to clearly communicate complex data concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholder Will question and challenge Proficiency in analysing complex data issues and creating effective solutions. Comfortable working within a team, cross functionally and able to self-motivate. Experience in data migration projects ERP migration experience. Profile Experience in developing and implemented data governance frameworks Proven experience leading data teams and data projects Excellent understanding of data cleansing techniques Ability to clearly communicate complex data concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholder Will question and challenge Proficiency in analysing complex data issues and creating effective solutions. Comfortable working within a team, cross functionally and able to self-motivate. Experience in data migration projects ERP migration experience. Job Offer Opportunity to lead Data Governance & Master Data Strategy Opportunity to join a rapid growth organisation
Job Title : Infrastructure Engineer - Exchange & Skype Salary : £30,000 per annum + benefits Location : Barrow-in-Furness (Fully Onsite: Monday to Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM, and 1 PM finish on Fridays with a 30-minute lunch) About the Role We are looking for a dedicated Infrastructure Engineer - Exchange & Skype to join a growing End User Services department. This exciting position involves supporting high-profile clients, maintaining and enhancing collaborative systems, and managing enterprise infrastructure. You will play a vital role in performance monitoring, fault diagnosis, and supporting critical infrastructure projects. If successful, you will undergo pre-employment checks, including identity, residency, employment history, and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Key Responsibilities Monitor and optimize performance, conduct fault diagnosis, and resolve incidents and requests. Support and manage project work tasks, liaising with Project Managers to meet deliverables. Coordinate incident, problem, and request queues, involving team resources as required. Participate in new IT infrastructure projects. Be prepared to work overtime for planned outage slots when necessary. Required Skills and Experience A minimum of 3 years' experience with Skype for Business and Exchange systems. Expertise in: Microsoft Exchange 2010/2016 SMTP Secure Gateways Skype for Business Server 2015/2019 Skype Federation Security Clearance This role requires Security Check (SC) Clearance , which mandates continuous residency in the UK for the last 5 years, along with other eligibility criteria. Candidates must also meet nationality requirements. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is one of the longest-established independent technology recruitment consultancies in the UK. Each time Deerfoot sends a CV to a recruiting client, we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation (). Deerfoot is a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't the right fit for you, we have a fantastic candidate referral reward program in place. We offer payouts at both interview and placement milestones. For further details, please visit our website. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
14/01/2025
Full time
Job Title : Infrastructure Engineer - Exchange & Skype Salary : £30,000 per annum + benefits Location : Barrow-in-Furness (Fully Onsite: Monday to Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM, and 1 PM finish on Fridays with a 30-minute lunch) About the Role We are looking for a dedicated Infrastructure Engineer - Exchange & Skype to join a growing End User Services department. This exciting position involves supporting high-profile clients, maintaining and enhancing collaborative systems, and managing enterprise infrastructure. You will play a vital role in performance monitoring, fault diagnosis, and supporting critical infrastructure projects. If successful, you will undergo pre-employment checks, including identity, residency, employment history, and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Key Responsibilities Monitor and optimize performance, conduct fault diagnosis, and resolve incidents and requests. Support and manage project work tasks, liaising with Project Managers to meet deliverables. Coordinate incident, problem, and request queues, involving team resources as required. Participate in new IT infrastructure projects. Be prepared to work overtime for planned outage slots when necessary. Required Skills and Experience A minimum of 3 years' experience with Skype for Business and Exchange systems. Expertise in: Microsoft Exchange 2010/2016 SMTP Secure Gateways Skype for Business Server 2015/2019 Skype Federation Security Clearance This role requires Security Check (SC) Clearance , which mandates continuous residency in the UK for the last 5 years, along with other eligibility criteria. Candidates must also meet nationality requirements. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is one of the longest-established independent technology recruitment consultancies in the UK. Each time Deerfoot sends a CV to a recruiting client, we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation (). Deerfoot is a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't the right fit for you, we have a fantastic candidate referral reward program in place. We offer payouts at both interview and placement milestones. For further details, please visit our website. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Incident Manager - ITIL - Leading European Insitution Our customer is seeking a passionate and experienced Incident Manager to join the team in Strasbourg, France. This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of ensuring seamless operations for our clients, while leading a team of dedicated engineers in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. As an Incident Manager, you will oversee the entire incident management process, ensuring that any technical issues are resolved quickly and efficiently to minimise impact on our business and clients. You will lead technical troubleshooting efforts, coordinate teams, and play a key role in restoring services promptly. Additionally, you will conduct post-incident reviews to identify root causes and contribute to ongoing improvements in our processes. We're looking for someone with proven experience as an Incident Manager in medium to large-scale operational environments. You should have a strong grasp of IT Service Management (ITSM) tools and ITIL methodologies, particularly in Incident, Problem, and Change Management. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential, as you'll need to manage high-pressure situations effectively. Fluency in English is required, and proficiency in French would be a plus. Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and other project management methodologies is also desirable. Please note you must be an EU Citizen to be considered for this role. Please apply today if this sounds like an exciting opportunity for you!
14/01/2025
Project-based
Incident Manager - ITIL - Leading European Insitution Our customer is seeking a passionate and experienced Incident Manager to join the team in Strasbourg, France. This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of ensuring seamless operations for our clients, while leading a team of dedicated engineers in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. As an Incident Manager, you will oversee the entire incident management process, ensuring that any technical issues are resolved quickly and efficiently to minimise impact on our business and clients. You will lead technical troubleshooting efforts, coordinate teams, and play a key role in restoring services promptly. Additionally, you will conduct post-incident reviews to identify root causes and contribute to ongoing improvements in our processes. We're looking for someone with proven experience as an Incident Manager in medium to large-scale operational environments. You should have a strong grasp of IT Service Management (ITSM) tools and ITIL methodologies, particularly in Incident, Problem, and Change Management. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential, as you'll need to manage high-pressure situations effectively. Fluency in English is required, and proficiency in French would be a plus. Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and other project management methodologies is also desirable. Please note you must be an EU Citizen to be considered for this role. Please apply today if this sounds like an exciting opportunity for you!
Job Title: System Change Lead Location: Oxfordshire - Hybrid Job Type: Full-Time About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated and proactive System Change Lead to join our Governance & Enabling Services team. This role is crucial in supporting the continuous improvement of BPSS systems within our organisation. The successful candidate will work closely with the BPSS Product Manager and Delivery Manager to ensure that our systems are efficient, up-to-date, and effectively utilised by staff. Key Responsibilities: Assist the BPSS Product Manager in managing the Forward Schedule of Change. Plan, test, and implement change requests. Manage the change process and identify necessary changes from the business. Ensure compliance with security practices, guidelines, and standards. Develop and maintain trusted relationships with suppliers, partners, vendors, and customers. Collaborate with the wider organisation to drive innovation in BPSS processes and systems. Maintain BPSS Risk Records and update the Risk Register. Facilitate monthly BPSS Management Board, Functional Lead Committee, and Change Advisory Board meetings. Provide administrative support to the Finance and Business Systems Support & Development Teams. Oversee change control and service development, working with business stakeholders to analyse challenges and implement system upgrades. Work with Oracle and the business on potential enhancements and roadmap items. Communicate effectively about changes and their impacts. Key Relationships: BPSS System End Users BPSS Professional Users System Support Partners Skills and Experience: Relevant IT/professional services qualification or willingness to attain ITIL. Relevant Change Management qualification. Excellent document writing and communication skills. Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines. Advanced skills in spreadsheets, Word, and PowerPoint. Good knowledge of statistics and data analysis. Ability to work unsupervised and take a proactive approach to work. Willingness to travel as required. PLEASE NOTE DUE TO POLICE VETTING CRITERIA YOU MUST HAVE RESIDED WITHIN THE UK CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 5 YEARS Equal Opportunities: We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusivity in our workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, political opinion, or trade union membership. How to Apply: If you are passionate about driving change and improving systems, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV to (see below)
14/01/2025
Full time
Job Title: System Change Lead Location: Oxfordshire - Hybrid Job Type: Full-Time About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated and proactive System Change Lead to join our Governance & Enabling Services team. This role is crucial in supporting the continuous improvement of BPSS systems within our organisation. The successful candidate will work closely with the BPSS Product Manager and Delivery Manager to ensure that our systems are efficient, up-to-date, and effectively utilised by staff. Key Responsibilities: Assist the BPSS Product Manager in managing the Forward Schedule of Change. Plan, test, and implement change requests. Manage the change process and identify necessary changes from the business. Ensure compliance with security practices, guidelines, and standards. Develop and maintain trusted relationships with suppliers, partners, vendors, and customers. Collaborate with the wider organisation to drive innovation in BPSS processes and systems. Maintain BPSS Risk Records and update the Risk Register. Facilitate monthly BPSS Management Board, Functional Lead Committee, and Change Advisory Board meetings. Provide administrative support to the Finance and Business Systems Support & Development Teams. Oversee change control and service development, working with business stakeholders to analyse challenges and implement system upgrades. Work with Oracle and the business on potential enhancements and roadmap items. Communicate effectively about changes and their impacts. Key Relationships: BPSS System End Users BPSS Professional Users System Support Partners Skills and Experience: Relevant IT/professional services qualification or willingness to attain ITIL. Relevant Change Management qualification. Excellent document writing and communication skills. Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines. Advanced skills in spreadsheets, Word, and PowerPoint. Good knowledge of statistics and data analysis. Ability to work unsupervised and take a proactive approach to work. Willingness to travel as required. PLEASE NOTE DUE TO POLICE VETTING CRITERIA YOU MUST HAVE RESIDED WITHIN THE UK CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 5 YEARS Equal Opportunities: We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusivity in our workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, political opinion, or trade union membership. How to Apply: If you are passionate about driving change and improving systems, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV to (see below)
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Cloud Automation and Tools Software Engineer with strong Python/PowerShell automation experience. Candidate will be part of a small Innovation team of Engineers that will collaborate with stakeholders, partner teams, and Solutions Architects to research and engineer emerging technologies as part of a comprehensive requirements-driven solution design. Candidate will be developing technology engineering requirements and working on Proof-of-Concept and laboratory testing efforts using modern approaches to process and automation. Candidate will build/deploy/document/manage Lab environments within On-Prem/Cloud Datacenters to be used for Proof-of-Concepts and rapid prototyping. In this engineering role, you will use your technology background to evaluate emerging technologies and help OTSI Leadership make informed decisions on changes to the Technology Roadmap. Responsibilities: Engineer and maintain Lab environments in Public Cloud and the Data Centers using Infrastructure as Code techniques Collaborate with Engineering, Architecture and Cloud Platform Engineering teams to evaluate, document, and demonstrate Proof of Concepts for infrastructure, application and services that impact the Technology Roadmap Document Technology design decisions and conduct Technology assessments as part of a centralized Demand Management process within IT Apply your expertise in compute, storage, database, server-less, monitoring, microservices, and event management to pilot new/innovative solutions to business problems Find opportunities to improve existing infrastructure architecture to improve performance, support, scalability, reliability, and security Incorporate security best practices, Identity and Access Management, and encryption mechanisms for data protection Develop automation scripts and processes to streamline routine tasks such as scaling, patching, backup, and recovery Create and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Lab environments that will be used to validate assumptions within high level Solution Designs Qualifications: Ability to think strategically and map architectural decisions/recommendations to business needs Advanced problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving problems [Required] Ability to develop tools and automate tasks using Scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, PERL, Ruby, etc [Preferred] Experience with DevOps tools, eg Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Helm and CI/CD pipeline etc. [Preferred] Experience with distributed message brokers Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, Amazon Kinesis, etc. Technical Skills: In depth knowledge of on-premises, cloud and hybrid networking concepts Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes [Preferred] Familiarity with security standards such as the NIST CSF Education and/or Experience: [Preferred] Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science related degree or equivalent experience [Required] 7+ years of experience as a System or Cloud Engineer with hands on implementation, security, and standards experience within a hybrid technology environment [Required] 3+ years of experience contributing to the architecture of Cloud and On-Prem Solutions Certificates or Licenses: [Preferred] Cloud computing certification such as AWS Solutions Architect Associate, Azure Administrator or something similar [Desired] Technical Security Certifications such as AWS Certified Security, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer or something similar [Desired] CCNA, Network+ or other relevant Networking certifications
14/01/2025
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Cloud Automation and Tools Software Engineer with strong Python/PowerShell automation experience. Candidate will be part of a small Innovation team of Engineers that will collaborate with stakeholders, partner teams, and Solutions Architects to research and engineer emerging technologies as part of a comprehensive requirements-driven solution design. Candidate will be developing technology engineering requirements and working on Proof-of-Concept and laboratory testing efforts using modern approaches to process and automation. Candidate will build/deploy/document/manage Lab environments within On-Prem/Cloud Datacenters to be used for Proof-of-Concepts and rapid prototyping. In this engineering role, you will use your technology background to evaluate emerging technologies and help OTSI Leadership make informed decisions on changes to the Technology Roadmap. Responsibilities: Engineer and maintain Lab environments in Public Cloud and the Data Centers using Infrastructure as Code techniques Collaborate with Engineering, Architecture and Cloud Platform Engineering teams to evaluate, document, and demonstrate Proof of Concepts for infrastructure, application and services that impact the Technology Roadmap Document Technology design decisions and conduct Technology assessments as part of a centralized Demand Management process within IT Apply your expertise in compute, storage, database, server-less, monitoring, microservices, and event management to pilot new/innovative solutions to business problems Find opportunities to improve existing infrastructure architecture to improve performance, support, scalability, reliability, and security Incorporate security best practices, Identity and Access Management, and encryption mechanisms for data protection Develop automation scripts and processes to streamline routine tasks such as scaling, patching, backup, and recovery Create and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Lab environments that will be used to validate assumptions within high level Solution Designs Qualifications: Ability to think strategically and map architectural decisions/recommendations to business needs Advanced problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving problems [Required] Ability to develop tools and automate tasks using Scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, PERL, Ruby, etc [Preferred] Experience with DevOps tools, eg Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Helm and CI/CD pipeline etc. [Preferred] Experience with distributed message brokers Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, Amazon Kinesis, etc. Technical Skills: In depth knowledge of on-premises, cloud and hybrid networking concepts Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes [Preferred] Familiarity with security standards such as the NIST CSF Education and/or Experience: [Preferred] Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science related degree or equivalent experience [Required] 7+ years of experience as a System or Cloud Engineer with hands on implementation, security, and standards experience within a hybrid technology environment [Required] 3+ years of experience contributing to the architecture of Cloud and On-Prem Solutions Certificates or Licenses: [Preferred] Cloud computing certification such as AWS Solutions Architect Associate, Azure Administrator or something similar [Desired] Technical Security Certifications such as AWS Certified Security, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer or something similar [Desired] CCNA, Network+ or other relevant Networking certifications
AV Specialist (Events)/Audio Visual/Events Specialist A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a AV Specialist (Events)/Audio Visual/Events Specialist to join our London based global law firm on a permanent basis. AV Specialist (Events)/Audio Visual/Events Specialist Key Responsibilities: * Support and build strong partnerships with the Regional Section Head and Director of Business Operations for the section to translate business objectives into HR strategies * Serve as one of the primary AV/Hybrid Events contacts to coordinate and support technical requirements for onsite/offsite high-profile event(s) that are assigned to the Senior Specialist. * Schedule, attend and/or manage technical project meetings with Events, stakeholders, and organizers of upcoming Firm and high-profile events * Help identify resources and risks, and communicate to stakeholders the technical expectations and goals for the event * Research availability (and pricing) of special technology or external technical services that may need to be purchased or contracted for a high-profile event * Coordinate and collaborate with all teams involved in a Firm or high-profile event and ensure the technical requirements of the project meets the schedule, budget, and timeline * Schedule, conduct, and oversee technical meetings and rehearsals with contractors to ensure they meet expected quality, pricing, budget, and execution * Work with hotel teams, site managers, vendors, and logistics teams to specify and deliver the aspects of each event site * Consistently provide updates to the organizers, Technology leaders, and stakeholders on the status of technical deliverables, changes to orders or contracts, as well as pricing schedules and deliverables * Escalate, troubleshoot, communicate, and seek resolution to technical challenges or issues before and during events AV Specialist (Events)/Audio Visual/Events Specialist Qualifications: * 5+ years hands-on experience in AV event production, broadcast, post production and communications * Expert level on web conferencing, webcasting and meeting apps on a live production setting * Strong knowledge of photography, video editing tools, video recording, audio routing and lighting * Experience with AV switching, touch panels, advanced AV Troubleshooting & maintenance * Strong problem-solving skills, analytical, creative, be able to agile under pressure, strong communicator, and impeccable organizational abilities * Strong understanding of audio/video protocols and Crestron and DSP files * Self-motivated and able to work in different settings, in a fast-paced environment AV Specialist (Events)/Audio Visual/Events Specialist In accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this position is advertised based upon DGH Recruitment Limited having first sought approval of its client to find candidates for this position. DGH Recruitment Limited acts as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business
14/01/2025
Full time
AV Specialist (Events)/Audio Visual/Events Specialist A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a AV Specialist (Events)/Audio Visual/Events Specialist to join our London based global law firm on a permanent basis. AV Specialist (Events)/Audio Visual/Events Specialist Key Responsibilities: * Support and build strong partnerships with the Regional Section Head and Director of Business Operations for the section to translate business objectives into HR strategies * Serve as one of the primary AV/Hybrid Events contacts to coordinate and support technical requirements for onsite/offsite high-profile event(s) that are assigned to the Senior Specialist. * Schedule, attend and/or manage technical project meetings with Events, stakeholders, and organizers of upcoming Firm and high-profile events * Help identify resources and risks, and communicate to stakeholders the technical expectations and goals for the event * Research availability (and pricing) of special technology or external technical services that may need to be purchased or contracted for a high-profile event * Coordinate and collaborate with all teams involved in a Firm or high-profile event and ensure the technical requirements of the project meets the schedule, budget, and timeline * Schedule, conduct, and oversee technical meetings and rehearsals with contractors to ensure they meet expected quality, pricing, budget, and execution * Work with hotel teams, site managers, vendors, and logistics teams to specify and deliver the aspects of each event site * Consistently provide updates to the organizers, Technology leaders, and stakeholders on the status of technical deliverables, changes to orders or contracts, as well as pricing schedules and deliverables * Escalate, troubleshoot, communicate, and seek resolution to technical challenges or issues before and during events AV Specialist (Events)/Audio Visual/Events Specialist Qualifications: * 5+ years hands-on experience in AV event production, broadcast, post production and communications * Expert level on web conferencing, webcasting and meeting apps on a live production setting * Strong knowledge of photography, video editing tools, video recording, audio routing and lighting * Experience with AV switching, touch panels, advanced AV Troubleshooting & maintenance * Strong problem-solving skills, analytical, creative, be able to agile under pressure, strong communicator, and impeccable organizational abilities * Strong understanding of audio/video protocols and Crestron and DSP files * Self-motivated and able to work in different settings, in a fast-paced environment AV Specialist (Events)/Audio Visual/Events Specialist In accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this position is advertised based upon DGH Recruitment Limited having first sought approval of its client to find candidates for this position. DGH Recruitment Limited acts as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business
Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Senior Back End Developer (Cyber) Location: On-site 5-days (Worcester/Ebbw Vale/Gloucester/Great Malvern) Company: Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited About Us: Methods is a leading £100M+ IT Services Consultancy with a rich history of transforming the public sector in the UK. With over 30 years of experience, we collaborate with central government departments and agencies to create innovative, people-centred solutions. Now expanding into the private sector, we continue to drive success through our commitment to technology, data, and a human touch. Role Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Back End Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Python and SQL, with a proven track record of developing and maintaining robust Back End systems. You will collaborate closely with Front End developers, data engineers, and product managers to build scalable, efficient applications that meet user needs. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain reliable Back End systems using Python and SQL. Utilize frameworks like Django, Flask, FastAPI, Asyncio, Aiohttp, and SQLAlchemy. Develop and document RESTful APIs, WebSocket, and GraphQL services. Manage and optimize databases (PostgreSQL, NATS, Redis, Min.IO). Implement cloud-based solutions using Microsoft Azure services. Ensure security protocols with OAuth and KeyCloak. Conduct testing with SonarQube, Pytest, isort, black, and bandit. Use Git for version control. Implement containerization and orchestration with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm. Develop CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps Pipelines. Collaborate using Jira and Confluence. Monitor and enhance system performance with Prometheus and Grafana. Requirements: Extensive experience as a Senior Back End Developer. Proficient in Python and SQL. Skilled with frameworks and libraries: Django, Flask, FastAPI, Asyncio, Aiohttp, SQLAlchemy. Experience in developing/managing RESTful APIs, WebSocket, GraphQL services. Database management expertise (PostgreSQL, NATS, Redis, Min.IO). Hands-on with Microsoft Azure services. Security implementation knowledge (OAuth, KeyCloak). Testing proficiency (SonarQube, Pytest, isort, black, bandit). Version control with Git. Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Helm. CI/CD processes familiarity (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps Pipelines). Excellent collaboration and communication skills. Problem-solving abilities. Security Clearance: This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview. Benefits: Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy. By joining us you can expect Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership A supportive and collaborative environment Development - access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme Flexible Working - including home working and part time Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation Pension - Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary Company Bonus - based on company and individual performance Life Assurance - of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Travel - season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme For a full list of benefits please visit our website
14/01/2025
Full time
Senior Back End Developer (Cyber) Location: On-site 5-days (Worcester/Ebbw Vale/Gloucester/Great Malvern) Company: Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited About Us: Methods is a leading £100M+ IT Services Consultancy with a rich history of transforming the public sector in the UK. With over 30 years of experience, we collaborate with central government departments and agencies to create innovative, people-centred solutions. Now expanding into the private sector, we continue to drive success through our commitment to technology, data, and a human touch. Role Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Back End Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Python and SQL, with a proven track record of developing and maintaining robust Back End systems. You will collaborate closely with Front End developers, data engineers, and product managers to build scalable, efficient applications that meet user needs. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain reliable Back End systems using Python and SQL. Utilize frameworks like Django, Flask, FastAPI, Asyncio, Aiohttp, and SQLAlchemy. Develop and document RESTful APIs, WebSocket, and GraphQL services. Manage and optimize databases (PostgreSQL, NATS, Redis, Min.IO). Implement cloud-based solutions using Microsoft Azure services. Ensure security protocols with OAuth and KeyCloak. Conduct testing with SonarQube, Pytest, isort, black, and bandit. Use Git for version control. Implement containerization and orchestration with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm. Develop CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps Pipelines. Collaborate using Jira and Confluence. Monitor and enhance system performance with Prometheus and Grafana. Requirements: Extensive experience as a Senior Back End Developer. Proficient in Python and SQL. Skilled with frameworks and libraries: Django, Flask, FastAPI, Asyncio, Aiohttp, SQLAlchemy. Experience in developing/managing RESTful APIs, WebSocket, GraphQL services. Database management expertise (PostgreSQL, NATS, Redis, Min.IO). Hands-on with Microsoft Azure services. Security implementation knowledge (OAuth, KeyCloak). Testing proficiency (SonarQube, Pytest, isort, black, bandit). Version control with Git. Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Helm. CI/CD processes familiarity (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps Pipelines). Excellent collaboration and communication skills. Problem-solving abilities. Security Clearance: This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview. Benefits: Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy. By joining us you can expect Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership A supportive and collaborative environment Development - access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme Flexible Working - including home working and part time Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation Pension - Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary Company Bonus - based on company and individual performance Life Assurance - of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Travel - season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme For a full list of benefits please visit our website
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Cloud Automation and Tools Software Engineer with strong Python/PowerShell automation experience. Candidate will be part of a small Innovation team of Engineers that will collaborate with stakeholders, partner teams, and Solutions Architects to research and engineer emerging technologies as part of a comprehensive requirements-driven solution design. Candidate will be developing technology engineering requirements and working on Proof-of-Concept and laboratory testing efforts using modern approaches to process and automation. Candidate will build/deploy/document/manage Lab environments within On-Prem/Cloud Datacenters to be used for Proof-of-Concepts and rapid prototyping. In this engineering role, you will use your technology background to evaluate emerging technologies and help OTSI Leadership make informed decisions on changes to the Technology Roadmap. Responsibilities: Engineer and maintain Lab environments in Public Cloud and the Data Centers using Infrastructure as Code techniques Collaborate with Engineering, Architecture and Cloud Platform Engineering teams to evaluate, document, and demonstrate Proof of Concepts for infrastructure, application and services that impact the Technology Roadmap Document Technology design decisions and conduct Technology assessments as part of a centralized Demand Management process within IT Apply your expertise in compute, storage, database, server-less, monitoring, microservices, and event management to pilot new/innovative solutions to business problems Find opportunities to improve existing infrastructure architecture to improve performance, support, scalability, reliability, and security Incorporate security best practices, Identity and Access Management, and encryption mechanisms for data protection Develop automation scripts and processes to streamline routine tasks such as scaling, patching, backup, and recovery Create and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Lab environments that will be used to validate assumptions within high level Solution Designs Qualifications: Ability to think strategically and map architectural decisions/recommendations to business needs Advanced problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving problems [Required] Ability to develop tools and automate tasks using Scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, PERL, Ruby, etc [Preferred] Experience with DevOps tools, eg Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Helm and CI/CD pipeline etc. [Preferred] Experience with distributed message brokers Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, Amazon Kinesis, etc. Technical Skills: In depth knowledge of on-premises, cloud and hybrid networking concepts Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes [Preferred] Familiarity with security standards such as the NIST CSF Education and/or Experience: [Preferred] Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science related degree or equivalent experience [Required] 7+ years of experience as a System or Cloud Engineer with hands on implementation, security, and standards experience within a hybrid technology environment [Required] 3+ years of experience contributing to the architecture of Cloud and On-Prem Solutions Certificates or Licenses: [Preferred] Cloud computing certification such as AWS Solutions Architect Associate, Azure Administrator or something similar [Desired] Technical Security Certifications such as AWS Certified Security, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer or something similar [Desired] CCNA, Network+ or other relevant Networking certifications
13/01/2025
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Cloud Automation and Tools Software Engineer with strong Python/PowerShell automation experience. Candidate will be part of a small Innovation team of Engineers that will collaborate with stakeholders, partner teams, and Solutions Architects to research and engineer emerging technologies as part of a comprehensive requirements-driven solution design. Candidate will be developing technology engineering requirements and working on Proof-of-Concept and laboratory testing efforts using modern approaches to process and automation. Candidate will build/deploy/document/manage Lab environments within On-Prem/Cloud Datacenters to be used for Proof-of-Concepts and rapid prototyping. In this engineering role, you will use your technology background to evaluate emerging technologies and help OTSI Leadership make informed decisions on changes to the Technology Roadmap. Responsibilities: Engineer and maintain Lab environments in Public Cloud and the Data Centers using Infrastructure as Code techniques Collaborate with Engineering, Architecture and Cloud Platform Engineering teams to evaluate, document, and demonstrate Proof of Concepts for infrastructure, application and services that impact the Technology Roadmap Document Technology design decisions and conduct Technology assessments as part of a centralized Demand Management process within IT Apply your expertise in compute, storage, database, server-less, monitoring, microservices, and event management to pilot new/innovative solutions to business problems Find opportunities to improve existing infrastructure architecture to improve performance, support, scalability, reliability, and security Incorporate security best practices, Identity and Access Management, and encryption mechanisms for data protection Develop automation scripts and processes to streamline routine tasks such as scaling, patching, backup, and recovery Create and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Lab environments that will be used to validate assumptions within high level Solution Designs Qualifications: Ability to think strategically and map architectural decisions/recommendations to business needs Advanced problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving problems [Required] Ability to develop tools and automate tasks using Scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, PERL, Ruby, etc [Preferred] Experience with DevOps tools, eg Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Helm and CI/CD pipeline etc. [Preferred] Experience with distributed message brokers Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, Amazon Kinesis, etc. Technical Skills: In depth knowledge of on-premises, cloud and hybrid networking concepts Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes [Preferred] Familiarity with security standards such as the NIST CSF Education and/or Experience: [Preferred] Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science related degree or equivalent experience [Required] 7+ years of experience as a System or Cloud Engineer with hands on implementation, security, and standards experience within a hybrid technology environment [Required] 3+ years of experience contributing to the architecture of Cloud and On-Prem Solutions Certificates or Licenses: [Preferred] Cloud computing certification such as AWS Solutions Architect Associate, Azure Administrator or something similar [Desired] Technical Security Certifications such as AWS Certified Security, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer or something similar [Desired] CCNA, Network+ or other relevant Networking certifications
Venesky-Brown's client, a public sector organisation in Giffnock, is currently looking to recruit a Business Systems Developer for an initial 18 month contract on a rate of £45,184 - £49,400 per annum. This role will be a hybrid of working at home and in the office. Responsibilities: - To provide expert support and contribute toward the development of business systems, users and processes to ensure the systems are optimised, up-to-date, relevant and supportive of the work and priorities of the digital transformation programme, services and customers. - To work closely with colleagues across the Programme Management, Operational Services, ICT and PMO Teams, to ensure best management of business systems including planning and deployment of upgrades, continuous development and management of backlog requests, managing change requests, supporting and controlling ongoing new release functions/hotfixes. - To specify and commission changes to the system from suppliers to meet changing business needs. - To provide expert support and advice to the users of the main business systems to ensure systems are used to best potential, including optimisation of efficient end to end integrated processes. - To contribute to systems development and continuous improvements including: - Planning, implementing and monitoring annual programmes of work and development; agreeing priorities for these programmes with senior managers, stakeholders and customers. - Facilitating system change management processes (eg workshops, statements of requirements, business cases) to ensure changes are clearly specified, change controlled, thoroughly tested and clearly communicated to and by staff. - Specification of interfaces, development, testing and implementation. - Delivering an efficient and responsive application support service. - Developing staff and promoting a learning environment within the team and across all system users including the development of training programmes and the translation of legislation and guidance into business process, systems and user training. - To plan and monitor the benefits/outcomes required of the systems and initiate corrective action where required. - To liaise with and challenge operational teams in the optimisation of business processes and benefits for business systems, providing advice and guidance on complex issues in order to minimise risk and obtain the best outcomes. - Ensure system and system user compliance with legislative and council-wide/shared information systems and data handling processes and procedures. - To promote and develop a customer-oriented ethos, ensuring that system processes are designed and iterated from a user perspective. - To develop and maintain an awareness of good programme/project management practice. - To ensure data quality and availability, performance reporting and system delivery is consistently maintained. - To demonstrate an awareness of the 'bigger picture' in terms of the Council's digital transformation ambitions and embed these principles in all tasks. - To work proactively with the ICT service and enterprise architecture function to maximise the usage of existing systems. - To actively participate in internal and external working groups in relation to the digital transformation programmes. - To liaise closely with the Programme Management Office, Service managers, Practitioners, and Suppliers to promote and progress the programme. - To work in partnership to promote best practice in systems utilisation and business process design, to forecast future business requirements and to maximise benefits. - To attend Programme Team Meetings and Project Boards as appropriate - To rotate to work on different council-wide systems dependent on the needs of the programme - To consistently promote and support the organisation's Values, 5 Capabilities and Leadership Competencies. - To comply with all health and safety legislation as appropriate - Any other relevant duties as required by the Programme Manager or programme governance Essential Skills: - Significant experience of successful development of systems in a similar role - Extensive experience of Process and Data - Mapping & Modelling - Experience of developing system integrations - Understanding of Business Intelligence & reporting environments within systems - Experience of dealing with IT suppliers and Consultants - Experience with supplier, change and release management best practices - Experience of demonstrating benefits realisation from projects. - Experience of supporting and managing process change in service improvement projects. - Experience of achieving improved user/customer journeys through business process change - Experience of building positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders including services, end-users, suppliers and customers. - Understanding of the possibilities of using digital technologies to transform service delivery - Experience in delivering and planning effective training to staff on new systems - Experience of working in successful teams - Excellent analytical and research skills - Ability to quickly learn new systems. - Be able to demonstrate a willingness and ability to address new techniques and ideas in technical process development - Ability to support change projects and work effectively under pressure to meet project/programme deadlines - Highly organised with an ability to provide clear, appropriate and unambiguous advice - Effective negotiating and influencing skills - Confident in challenging existing practice and seeking to develop new, innovative approaches - Able to undertake task with limited supervision - Excellent communication skills - Process & Data Mapping skills - Experience of working with Data & Management Information Reporting - Strong IT Skills/Experience of working with Microsoft Office (or other similar packages) - Learning mind-set. Positive attitude to change and learning new skills and systems. - Delivers professional impact through clear prioritisation, effective delegation and timeous delivery of strategy priorities - Begins with the end in mind, focussing on solutions that move the Council forward - Inspires other to understand and buy into the organisational vision - Seeks and responds to feedback from key stakeholders to drive service improvements - Puts the customer at the heart of everything we do - Working together to achieve shared objectives and best value for the Council Desirable Skills: - Strategic Awareness - Degree in a relevant discipline - Agile (or similar) project management training - Other project Management training eg Prince 2 - System integration skills - User Research and Service Design If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.
13/01/2025
Full time
Venesky-Brown's client, a public sector organisation in Giffnock, is currently looking to recruit a Business Systems Developer for an initial 18 month contract on a rate of £45,184 - £49,400 per annum. This role will be a hybrid of working at home and in the office. Responsibilities: - To provide expert support and contribute toward the development of business systems, users and processes to ensure the systems are optimised, up-to-date, relevant and supportive of the work and priorities of the digital transformation programme, services and customers. - To work closely with colleagues across the Programme Management, Operational Services, ICT and PMO Teams, to ensure best management of business systems including planning and deployment of upgrades, continuous development and management of backlog requests, managing change requests, supporting and controlling ongoing new release functions/hotfixes. - To specify and commission changes to the system from suppliers to meet changing business needs. - To provide expert support and advice to the users of the main business systems to ensure systems are used to best potential, including optimisation of efficient end to end integrated processes. - To contribute to systems development and continuous improvements including: - Planning, implementing and monitoring annual programmes of work and development; agreeing priorities for these programmes with senior managers, stakeholders and customers. - Facilitating system change management processes (eg workshops, statements of requirements, business cases) to ensure changes are clearly specified, change controlled, thoroughly tested and clearly communicated to and by staff. - Specification of interfaces, development, testing and implementation. - Delivering an efficient and responsive application support service. - Developing staff and promoting a learning environment within the team and across all system users including the development of training programmes and the translation of legislation and guidance into business process, systems and user training. - To plan and monitor the benefits/outcomes required of the systems and initiate corrective action where required. - To liaise with and challenge operational teams in the optimisation of business processes and benefits for business systems, providing advice and guidance on complex issues in order to minimise risk and obtain the best outcomes. - Ensure system and system user compliance with legislative and council-wide/shared information systems and data handling processes and procedures. - To promote and develop a customer-oriented ethos, ensuring that system processes are designed and iterated from a user perspective. - To develop and maintain an awareness of good programme/project management practice. - To ensure data quality and availability, performance reporting and system delivery is consistently maintained. - To demonstrate an awareness of the 'bigger picture' in terms of the Council's digital transformation ambitions and embed these principles in all tasks. - To work proactively with the ICT service and enterprise architecture function to maximise the usage of existing systems. - To actively participate in internal and external working groups in relation to the digital transformation programmes. - To liaise closely with the Programme Management Office, Service managers, Practitioners, and Suppliers to promote and progress the programme. - To work in partnership to promote best practice in systems utilisation and business process design, to forecast future business requirements and to maximise benefits. - To attend Programme Team Meetings and Project Boards as appropriate - To rotate to work on different council-wide systems dependent on the needs of the programme - To consistently promote and support the organisation's Values, 5 Capabilities and Leadership Competencies. - To comply with all health and safety legislation as appropriate - Any other relevant duties as required by the Programme Manager or programme governance Essential Skills: - Significant experience of successful development of systems in a similar role - Extensive experience of Process and Data - Mapping & Modelling - Experience of developing system integrations - Understanding of Business Intelligence & reporting environments within systems - Experience of dealing with IT suppliers and Consultants - Experience with supplier, change and release management best practices - Experience of demonstrating benefits realisation from projects. - Experience of supporting and managing process change in service improvement projects. - Experience of achieving improved user/customer journeys through business process change - Experience of building positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders including services, end-users, suppliers and customers. - Understanding of the possibilities of using digital technologies to transform service delivery - Experience in delivering and planning effective training to staff on new systems - Experience of working in successful teams - Excellent analytical and research skills - Ability to quickly learn new systems. - Be able to demonstrate a willingness and ability to address new techniques and ideas in technical process development - Ability to support change projects and work effectively under pressure to meet project/programme deadlines - Highly organised with an ability to provide clear, appropriate and unambiguous advice - Effective negotiating and influencing skills - Confident in challenging existing practice and seeking to develop new, innovative approaches - Able to undertake task with limited supervision - Excellent communication skills - Process & Data Mapping skills - Experience of working with Data & Management Information Reporting - Strong IT Skills/Experience of working with Microsoft Office (or other similar packages) - Learning mind-set. Positive attitude to change and learning new skills and systems. - Delivers professional impact through clear prioritisation, effective delegation and timeous delivery of strategy priorities - Begins with the end in mind, focussing on solutions that move the Council forward - Inspires other to understand and buy into the organisational vision - Seeks and responds to feedback from key stakeholders to drive service improvements - Puts the customer at the heart of everything we do - Working together to achieve shared objectives and best value for the Council Desirable Skills: - Strategic Awareness - Degree in a relevant discipline - Agile (or similar) project management training - Other project Management training eg Prince 2 - System integration skills - User Research and Service Design If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.
Your new company A government department that operates within the Civil nuclear industry. Your new role The organisation has recently been through a large transformation of their core internal systems (ERP, HCM etc), and have recently implemented an Oracle based system. Due to the successful delivery of this Programme, they have since bought their Finance, HR and Procurement activities back in house and are continuing to build out capabilities and functionality. They are now looking for a Systems Change Manager to proactively drive forward the continuous improvement of the system and support the ongoing implementation of changes. This will include managing the ongoing schedule of change, planning, testing, and implementation of change requests and ensuring compliance with all security related aspects. Key Responsibilities: Manage ongoing schedule of Change Manage the planning, testing and implementation of change requests. Liaise with Delivery Manager (DM) on environments and clones required for change request development, and testing. Ensure compliance with security practices, guidelines, and standards. Develop and maintain trusted relationships with suppliers, partners, vendors and customers in support of business strategies and goals. Engage with business areas to understand business challenges; work with DM and Oracle to scope, cost and implement solutions to meet challenges and deliver service improvements. Oversight of schedule of maintenance to ensure that it continues to meet application performance standards and requirements. Create user journeys to ensure system developments meet business/user requirements. Overview of regular upgrades to identify, prioritise, implement and measure returns on investment. Maintain and promote list of Oracle optional functional upgrades/enhancements from patches for implementation. Maintain Continuous Improvement (CI) log and report on benefits realisation. Support DM with problem management resolution through system enhancements. Maintenance of System documentation library and communication (business areas will remain responsible for the process documentation for their respective areas). Responsible for the training needs of direct reports to ensure change management knowledge increases within the team to allow a reduction in support required from 3rd party service providers. Oversight and implementation of system learning strategies. What you'll need to succeed Relevant IT/professional services qualification, or willingness to attain ITIL. Relevant Change Management qualification. Excellent document writing skills. Good communication, interpersonal and influencing skills. Organisation, ability to prioritise workload, time and deadline conscious, excellent attention to detail. Strong listening and recording skills with an ability to pay attention to detail. Capable of working unsupervised. A responsible and proactive approach to work. The ability to travel. What you'll get in return You can expect a salary in the region of £46,800 (DoE), 27.5 days annual leave, pension (20%), bonus (up to 7%), flexible/hybrid working (40% office based) and a range of other flexible benefits. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment 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 the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
13/01/2025
Full time
Your new company A government department that operates within the Civil nuclear industry. Your new role The organisation has recently been through a large transformation of their core internal systems (ERP, HCM etc), and have recently implemented an Oracle based system. Due to the successful delivery of this Programme, they have since bought their Finance, HR and Procurement activities back in house and are continuing to build out capabilities and functionality. They are now looking for a Systems Change Manager to proactively drive forward the continuous improvement of the system and support the ongoing implementation of changes. This will include managing the ongoing schedule of change, planning, testing, and implementation of change requests and ensuring compliance with all security related aspects. Key Responsibilities: Manage ongoing schedule of Change Manage the planning, testing and implementation of change requests. Liaise with Delivery Manager (DM) on environments and clones required for change request development, and testing. Ensure compliance with security practices, guidelines, and standards. Develop and maintain trusted relationships with suppliers, partners, vendors and customers in support of business strategies and goals. Engage with business areas to understand business challenges; work with DM and Oracle to scope, cost and implement solutions to meet challenges and deliver service improvements. Oversight of schedule of maintenance to ensure that it continues to meet application performance standards and requirements. Create user journeys to ensure system developments meet business/user requirements. Overview of regular upgrades to identify, prioritise, implement and measure returns on investment. Maintain and promote list of Oracle optional functional upgrades/enhancements from patches for implementation. Maintain Continuous Improvement (CI) log and report on benefits realisation. Support DM with problem management resolution through system enhancements. Maintenance of System documentation library and communication (business areas will remain responsible for the process documentation for their respective areas). Responsible for the training needs of direct reports to ensure change management knowledge increases within the team to allow a reduction in support required from 3rd party service providers. Oversight and implementation of system learning strategies. What you'll need to succeed Relevant IT/professional services qualification, or willingness to attain ITIL. Relevant Change Management qualification. Excellent document writing skills. Good communication, interpersonal and influencing skills. Organisation, ability to prioritise workload, time and deadline conscious, excellent attention to detail. Strong listening and recording skills with an ability to pay attention to detail. Capable of working unsupervised. A responsible and proactive approach to work. The ability to travel. What you'll get in return You can expect a salary in the region of £46,800 (DoE), 27.5 days annual leave, pension (20%), bonus (up to 7%), flexible/hybrid working (40% office based) and a range of other flexible benefits. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment 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 the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Location: Bury St. Edmunds Term: Permanent Working Hours: Full-time On-Site Salary: £35,000 We are partnered with a progressive and growing organisation that is transforming, managing, and supporting their environment through the innovative use of IT to deliver excellent user-focused services that are recognised by their industry peers. As the IT Team Manager, you will have access to a wide and varied range of technologies with support from your colleagues who promote a cohesive work culture with diverse ideas. Key Responsibilities: Line management of IT Team, providing support, guidance, and mentoring as required Overseeing the local IT Team's workload to ensure it is well managed, prioritised, and monitored Guaranteeing continuity of IT systems provision and the security of data Maintaining the highest level of service, focused on keeping all elements of the IT service 100% safe, secure, compliant, and available Serving as the 2nd line escalation point for 1st line IT Technicians, and the communication and escalation link to the Head Office 3rd line support Collaborating with and supporting 3rd line central Engineers Acting as the escalation point for service desk tickets and working with the Service Desk Manager Key Requirements: Expertise in Microsoft Suite - particularly MS Office 365 Proven ability to implement effective, organization-sensitive changes. Success in utilising project management techniques for ICT projects. Strong organisational skills and innovative problem-solving. Ability to prioritise, work under pressure, and develop staff. Awareness and dedication to health and safety best practices. Travel between locations will be required - all within proximity. Where possible, our client looks to deploy IT Team Managers close to their home to reduce the environmental and financial impact of travel for work. They have a travel claims policy to ensure you are supported on travel requirements of the role. A Full Enhanced DBS check will also be required for the successful candidate. If you are interested in learning more about this role, and your profile fits the requirements, please click "Apply Now"! Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
10/01/2025
Full time
Location: Bury St. Edmunds Term: Permanent Working Hours: Full-time On-Site Salary: £35,000 We are partnered with a progressive and growing organisation that is transforming, managing, and supporting their environment through the innovative use of IT to deliver excellent user-focused services that are recognised by their industry peers. As the IT Team Manager, you will have access to a wide and varied range of technologies with support from your colleagues who promote a cohesive work culture with diverse ideas. Key Responsibilities: Line management of IT Team, providing support, guidance, and mentoring as required Overseeing the local IT Team's workload to ensure it is well managed, prioritised, and monitored Guaranteeing continuity of IT systems provision and the security of data Maintaining the highest level of service, focused on keeping all elements of the IT service 100% safe, secure, compliant, and available Serving as the 2nd line escalation point for 1st line IT Technicians, and the communication and escalation link to the Head Office 3rd line support Collaborating with and supporting 3rd line central Engineers Acting as the escalation point for service desk tickets and working with the Service Desk Manager Key Requirements: Expertise in Microsoft Suite - particularly MS Office 365 Proven ability to implement effective, organization-sensitive changes. Success in utilising project management techniques for ICT projects. Strong organisational skills and innovative problem-solving. Ability to prioritise, work under pressure, and develop staff. Awareness and dedication to health and safety best practices. Travel between locations will be required - all within proximity. Where possible, our client looks to deploy IT Team Managers close to their home to reduce the environmental and financial impact of travel for work. They have a travel claims policy to ensure you are supported on travel requirements of the role. A Full Enhanced DBS check will also be required for the successful candidate. If you are interested in learning more about this role, and your profile fits the requirements, please click "Apply Now"! Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Contract | Sage Consultant | 3- 6 Month| Remote | Outside IR35 | Rate Negotiable Are you a Sage Intacct expert with process improvement and training? We're looking for an experienced Contract Sage Consultant to join an established IT Consultancy for a 3-month contract, working closely with the Finance Manager and team to optimise Sage Intacct, enhance reporting, and upskill staff. The Sage Consultant Role: Assess & optimise Sage Intacct usage Train & upskill the finance team structured training on WebExpenses Improve reporting & dashboards Streamline processes & automation Help define efficient workflows, automate reporting, and advise on best practices. The Sage Consultant will have the following skills: Proven Sage Intacct expertise Training & consultancy skills Process improvement & automation Experience with WebExpenses upgrades Understanding of finance functions This is a great opportunity for a Sage Consultant to make a real impact, drive efficiency, and deliver meaningful change to a growing organisation, so please click apply or get in touch if you're interested. Talent International UK Limited and it's subsidary Rethink Digital Gurus Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this opportunity, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
10/01/2025
Project-based
Contract | Sage Consultant | 3- 6 Month| Remote | Outside IR35 | Rate Negotiable Are you a Sage Intacct expert with process improvement and training? We're looking for an experienced Contract Sage Consultant to join an established IT Consultancy for a 3-month contract, working closely with the Finance Manager and team to optimise Sage Intacct, enhance reporting, and upskill staff. The Sage Consultant Role: Assess & optimise Sage Intacct usage Train & upskill the finance team structured training on WebExpenses Improve reporting & dashboards Streamline processes & automation Help define efficient workflows, automate reporting, and advise on best practices. The Sage Consultant will have the following skills: Proven Sage Intacct expertise Training & consultancy skills Process improvement & automation Experience with WebExpenses upgrades Understanding of finance functions This is a great opportunity for a Sage Consultant to make a real impact, drive efficiency, and deliver meaningful change to a growing organisation, so please click apply or get in touch if you're interested. Talent International UK Limited and it's subsidary Rethink Digital Gurus Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this opportunity, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.