Big Red Recruitment Midlands Limited

Our client is a fast-growing, founder-led organisation moving from start-up energy into a more structured, scalable growth phase. Technology is central to success, but it now needs focus to enable the business to move faster. This is a senior leadership opportunity for a hands-on Director of Technology who can take a solid but fragmented technology estate and turn it into a streamlined, secure, future-ready platform. You ll sit at Executive level, work closely with founder and the CEO, and play a defining role in shaping how technology supports customers, revenue, and long-term growth. The foundations are in place: Strong technology partners and consultants Modern tooling (Jira, Salesforce re-platforming underway) Improved software stability A small but capable core team across IT Ops, DevOps, Helpdesk, and Projects Now the focus shifts to proactivity, optimisation, and leadership visibility: Reducing cost and complexity Driving automation and AI-led efficiencies, particularly in the contact centre environment Making technology more effective, better communicated, and more commercially aligned Your mandate is clear: make it leaner, smarter, and more impactful. As IT Director, you will: Own and deliver a 3-year technology roadmap aligned to business growth Lead IT strategy, operations, security, and vendor management Optimise OPEX budget, with a clear target to cut costs, through smarter spend, simplification, and automation Rationalise a tech stack that has grown through add-ons and point solutions Strengthen cyber security, governance, and compliance Bring visibility and clarity to technology decisions, risks, and outcomes at Exec level Be present, vocal, and influential Lead, develop, and challenge a hybrid internal and outsourced team About you: An EdTech background would lend itself well here, or a B2B2C environment, so you have full understanding of customer onboarding and experience. Call centre/contact centre experience, using technology to improve productivity and CSAT/CX Commercially minded and comfortable owning full budgets Previously led change in scaling, founder-led or growth-stage environments Balances strategy with delivery and isn t afraid to get hands-on Can simplify complexity and explain technology simply Has experience with SaaS platforms, cloud environments, integrations, and vendors Understands cyber security, GDPR, and operational risk Permanent opportunity Hybrid role: 3 days per week in the office (St Albans) Salary up to £120,000 Up to 20% bonus, 28 days holiday + Bank Holiday, 6% employer pension contribution, wellbeing programme and more. Modern office space, free breakfast, discounted parking

Looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer role where you can genuinely take ownership of a secure, high-impact environment? You ll join a technology business operating in the defence sector, delivering secure systems across multiple platforms - with security, resilience and compliance being central to everything they do. You ll be responsible for maintaining and improving internal infrastructure across a predominantly Windows-based environment, with a mix of virtualisation and networking responsibilities like: Windows Server 2019/2022 administration Microsoft 365 management Hyper-V, VMware and Proxmox virtualisation Cisco and Palo Alto firewall support Linux systems Patch management and vulnerability remediation Backup and disaster recovery Infrastructure documentation and ISO compliance Alongside standard BAU responsibilities, you'll also get involved in project work, including spinning up VMs, firewall configuration, and improving internal platform security. What you ll need: Strong Windows Server experience Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Group Policy Firewall configuration experience Solid networking fundamentals (routing, switching, NAT, VPN) Exposure to Linux Location: Tewkesbury - due to the nature of the industry and environment, the requirement is 5 days a week on site. Salary: £50k-£55k Security clearance (SC) is required. You must be a UK national and eligible to obtain clearance. If you d like to work in a secure, technically interesting environment where your infrastructure expertise genuinely matters, apply today or contact Big Red Recruitment for a confidential discussion. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.

Lead IT strategy and infrastructure for a technology business operating in the defence sector, delivering secure systems across multiple platforms - with security, resilience and compliance being central to everything they do. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will shape the IT roadmap, mentor engineers, and represent IT at senior leadership level. You'll: Lead a team of Senior Infrastructure Engineers Own and improve on-prem and hybrid infrastructure Develop a forward-looking IT roadmap Work closely with the Managing Director and CISO Ensure compliance with ISO and security standards This is a predominantly internal IT role, focused on strengthening and futureproofing internal IT infrastructure. Technical experience you'll need: Windows Server (2019 / 2022) Active Directory / Azure AD Hyper-V, VMware, Proxmox Microsoft 365 Palo Alto firewalls Strong security and compliance focus What we re looking for: Proven experience as an IT Manager or Infrastructure Manager Experience leading technically capable engineers Strong knowledge of Windows infrastructure and virtualisation Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders Location: Tewkesbury - due to the nature of the industry and environment, the requirement is 5 days a week on site. Salary: £50k-£55k Security clearance (SC) is required. You must be a UK national and eligible to obtain clearance. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.

Keen to work in an autonomous support role and make a real impact on the IT function? You'll join a multi-brand organisation seeking a proactive and solutions-focused IT Support Analyst. This role offers a rare opportunity to combine hands-on support with the chance to contribute to systems analysis, process improvement, and long-term progression into areas like systems administration, implementation or IT projects. You'll be part of a close-knit IT team that delivers exceptional service across a group of brands. With a high-performing helpdesk already in place, your focus will be on owning 1st and 2nd line support tickets, identifying repeat issues, investigating root causes, and driving improvements through collaboration with users, developers, and senior leaders. You'll also contribute to internal training initiatives, help streamline support processes, and take part in project work as the business continues to modernise its IT systems. Key experience: 2+ years experience in a 1st/2nd Line IT Support role Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, printers, ERP, and user account issues Familiarity with Windows OS, Microsoft 365, and Active Directory Confident communicating with users at all levels Location: This role is based in Bradford, 5 days a week to begin with, reducing to hybrid after the first 3 months. Salary: Up to £40k depending on experience. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply - we have interview slots available! We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.

Ready to work on brands you actually recognise? If you re a designer who gets bored doing the same type of project over and over again, keep reading. One day you could be developing retail POS for a global consumer brand. The next, rolling out packaging, creating campaign assets, designing window displays or building out a product range across multiple formats. This isn t a niche agency. This is a studio where variety is the norm and where your work goes live, goes in-store and sometimes goes global. We re a well-established independent creative agency with over 20 years of success, a 15-person close-knit team, and a diverse client portfolio across automotive, retail, consumer goods, electronics and B2B brands. Right now, we re growing fast and we need a designer who s ready to grow with us. Role: Junior Graphic Designer Salary: £28,000 £32,000 Location: Tewkesbury area (4 days per week in studio) The Role You ll work closely with our Creative Lead, developing and rolling out projects across: Retail POS and display Packaging and on-product design Brochures and print Digital banners and campaign assets Window display concepts Brand rollouts across multiple channels Some projects run for weeks. Others land in the morning and need turning around quickly. It s varied, fast-paced and hands-on. This isn t a purely conceptual role. It s real design work with real responsibility and genuine progression. Who You Are You re early in your design career and ready to step up. You ve got solid foundations in Adobe Creative Suite and a strong eye for design, but you re keen to learn more, build confidence and develop your skills in a busy studio environment. You want: Hands-on experience across real commercial projects Mentoring from experienced creatives Exposure to big-brand work The chance to grow into more responsibility over time You re proactive, open to feedback and not afraid to ask questions. You don t need to know everything. You just need the drive to learn and get stuck in. Experience with Figma or Canva is a bonus, but mindset matters more than software. You ll be supported, but you ll also be trusted to take ownership