For more than 20years, Talan has been advising companies and administrations, supporting them and implementing their transformation projects in the UK and abroad. With a presence on four continents and a headcount of 6000 consultants, our ambition is to reach the billion turnover by the end of 2024. In the UK, Talan count 250 employees on several site, the main being: London, Edinburgh and Chester, Leeds. Job Description We are looking for a front-end developer to work on Issuemaster real-time web application. The successful candidate will work on key and large epics in our book of work incl. new screens, core & shared functionalities and upgrade of the existing. This is an opportunity for a senior developer with the right skillset and mindset to take part in our major effort to rewrite this important FO application and be part in the Primary business evolution including integration to new venues, automation of core processes and much wanted user experience improvements; all to drive more business safely. You must have a successful experience developing real-time web front ends using both REST and websockets APIs. We are particularly looking for developers with an excellent knowledge and understanding of the software engineering fundamentals as well as strong solution design skills promoting simplicity, stability, performance and scalability. Experience as a senior developer on an eTrading or Front Office trading application will be a strong plus. Key Responsibilities: Contribute to the reengineering of the core components. Develop key business functionalities. Ensure test coverage and code is written in good Typescript. Development and delivery (time & quality) of key stories and epics. Build knowledge of the application and provide L3 support (on rota). Become SME of primary business workflows, requirements and constraints. Understand roadmap and contribute to its successful delivery. Review design and implementation of the existing for continuous improvements. Proactively identify issues and propose solutions. Document and maintain book of work in Jira. Participate and contribute to requirement and design meetings for new functionality. Provide technical analysis when needed and formalise/document to help other developers. Help improve DevOps capabilities to simplify and automate build. Participate and contribute to requirement and design meetings for new functionality. Share knowledge with more junior members of the team. Contribute to wiki. Qualifications At least 4 years of Angular/AnguarJs.(with experience of Angular 1 and Angular >= 7). At least 3 years of Typescript (you should be able to write a front end without React/Angular or similar). Commercial experience of RxJs, websocket,ag-grid. Significant commercial experience of real-time web applications development with complex state management. Good knowledge of Webpack and npm. Excellent core programming skills. Very good analytical skills: you are able to understand, formalise and explain complex problems. Excellent knowledge of programming best practices and design patterns particularly handling concurrency. Strong interest in continuous improvement and all aspects of software development and delivery. Comfortable working in an Agile environment; keeping jira tasks up to date and planning work to fit weekly sprints. Good communication skills, both orally and in writing. Comfortable interacting with front office users. Confident numeracy and solid academic background in engineering, sciences or economics.
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
For more than 20years, Talan has been advising companies and administrations, supporting them and implementing their transformation projects in the UK and abroad. With a presence on four continents and a headcount of 6000 consultants, our ambition is to reach the billion turnover by the end of 2024. In the UK, Talan count 250 employees on several site, the main being: London, Edinburgh and Chester, Leeds. Job Description We are looking for a front-end developer to work on Issuemaster real-time web application. The successful candidate will work on key and large epics in our book of work incl. new screens, core & shared functionalities and upgrade of the existing. This is an opportunity for a senior developer with the right skillset and mindset to take part in our major effort to rewrite this important FO application and be part in the Primary business evolution including integration to new venues, automation of core processes and much wanted user experience improvements; all to drive more business safely. You must have a successful experience developing real-time web front ends using both REST and websockets APIs. We are particularly looking for developers with an excellent knowledge and understanding of the software engineering fundamentals as well as strong solution design skills promoting simplicity, stability, performance and scalability. Experience as a senior developer on an eTrading or Front Office trading application will be a strong plus. Key Responsibilities: Contribute to the reengineering of the core components. Develop key business functionalities. Ensure test coverage and code is written in good Typescript. Development and delivery (time & quality) of key stories and epics. Build knowledge of the application and provide L3 support (on rota). Become SME of primary business workflows, requirements and constraints. Understand roadmap and contribute to its successful delivery. Review design and implementation of the existing for continuous improvements. Proactively identify issues and propose solutions. Document and maintain book of work in Jira. Participate and contribute to requirement and design meetings for new functionality. Provide technical analysis when needed and formalise/document to help other developers. Help improve DevOps capabilities to simplify and automate build. Participate and contribute to requirement and design meetings for new functionality. Share knowledge with more junior members of the team. Contribute to wiki. Qualifications At least 4 years of Angular/AnguarJs.(with experience of Angular 1 and Angular >= 7). At least 3 years of Typescript (you should be able to write a front end without React/Angular or similar). Commercial experience of RxJs, websocket,ag-grid. Significant commercial experience of real-time web applications development with complex state management. Good knowledge of Webpack and npm. Excellent core programming skills. Very good analytical skills: you are able to understand, formalise and explain complex problems. Excellent knowledge of programming best practices and design patterns particularly handling concurrency. Strong interest in continuous improvement and all aspects of software development and delivery. Comfortable working in an Agile environment; keeping jira tasks up to date and planning work to fit weekly sprints. Good communication skills, both orally and in writing. Comfortable interacting with front office users. Confident numeracy and solid academic background in engineering, sciences or economics.
Job Description The Role We are seeking an ambitious Junior Cyber Security Consultant to join our growing professional services team. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to build your consulting career within a dynamic environment, working alongside leading experts and supporting clients as they navigate complex cyber challenges. As a valued member of the team, you will collaborate closely with clients from a wide range of industries, helping to deliver insightful, tailored cyber security solutions that align with their business goals. Your responsibilities will span supporting the design and implementation of security strategies, participating in risk assessments, delivering technical solutions, and contributing to the continuous improvement of our service offerings. You will gain exposure to every stage of the client engagement process, from understanding unique client needs to supporting business development activities and identifying new opportunities. The role may involve travel to client sites in the UK and, on occasion, internationally. We are looking for an analytical and curious individual who is eager to learn, comfortable working in a fast-paced setting, and passionate about making a tangible impact for clients. In return, we offer a collaborative environment, structured learning and development, and clear opportunities for progression within Talan. Join us and become part of a team that is shaping the future of cyber security consulting. Responsibilities Deliver expert cyber security consultancy to a diverse range of external clients, ensuring tailored solutions that address unique business and technical needs across multiple industries. Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of security strategies, frameworks, and controls-including risk assessments and audits-to strengthen clients' cyber resilience. Provide specialist advice on cyber threat intelligence, threat modelling, security architecture, and incorporating security by design into technology solutions. Collaborate with business development teams to identify client needs, generate and qualify leads, and support proposal development and client pitches to drive new business opportunities. Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with clients, serving as a reliable advisor on all matters related to cyber security. Stay ahead of emerging cyber threats, evolving technologies, and regulatory changes to ensure clients receive current and effective guidance. Work closely with internal teams to develop and enhance service offerings and improve the delivery of consultancy engagements. Contribute thought leadership through activities such as facilitating client workshops, authoring whitepapers, or speaking at industry events. Qualifications Requirements The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills, knowledge, and experience: Industry recognised certifications related to areas of expertise Practical hands on experience of undertaking and consulting on cyber projects Experience and skills in business development - generating leads, identifying and positioning opportunities, and securing new sales. A passion for cyber security and threat intelligence with a broad understanding of the concepts and the industry First class communication skills, both written and verbal Deep knowledge of a specialist area of cyber security and / or cyber threat intelligence as a recognised and certified subject matter expert (SME), whether technical, risk related, compliance, security business modelling or operational security management Adept in operating in challenging situations, and enjoy working in a high performing team environment Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders, particularly at executive level Commercial acumen with experience in pre-sales, proposal writing, or account development. Ability to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously Strong business analysis, project management skills and an ability and willingness to learn new concepts and skills Flexibility and adaptability to regularly react to changing demands and needs of the industry. Additional Information WHAT WE OFFER 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Reward and recognition schemes Flexible working Private Bupa healthcare Life Assurance (up to 4 times annual salary) Matched pension contributions Season Ticket Loan Cycle to work scheme Buy and Sell annual leave Reimbursement of eye test and up to £50 towards glasses or contacts Corporate gym rates Employee Assistance Programme Summer and Christmas parties, along with monthly
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Job Description The Role We are seeking an ambitious Junior Cyber Security Consultant to join our growing professional services team. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to build your consulting career within a dynamic environment, working alongside leading experts and supporting clients as they navigate complex cyber challenges. As a valued member of the team, you will collaborate closely with clients from a wide range of industries, helping to deliver insightful, tailored cyber security solutions that align with their business goals. Your responsibilities will span supporting the design and implementation of security strategies, participating in risk assessments, delivering technical solutions, and contributing to the continuous improvement of our service offerings. You will gain exposure to every stage of the client engagement process, from understanding unique client needs to supporting business development activities and identifying new opportunities. The role may involve travel to client sites in the UK and, on occasion, internationally. We are looking for an analytical and curious individual who is eager to learn, comfortable working in a fast-paced setting, and passionate about making a tangible impact for clients. In return, we offer a collaborative environment, structured learning and development, and clear opportunities for progression within Talan. Join us and become part of a team that is shaping the future of cyber security consulting. Responsibilities Deliver expert cyber security consultancy to a diverse range of external clients, ensuring tailored solutions that address unique business and technical needs across multiple industries. Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of security strategies, frameworks, and controls-including risk assessments and audits-to strengthen clients' cyber resilience. Provide specialist advice on cyber threat intelligence, threat modelling, security architecture, and incorporating security by design into technology solutions. Collaborate with business development teams to identify client needs, generate and qualify leads, and support proposal development and client pitches to drive new business opportunities. Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with clients, serving as a reliable advisor on all matters related to cyber security. Stay ahead of emerging cyber threats, evolving technologies, and regulatory changes to ensure clients receive current and effective guidance. Work closely with internal teams to develop and enhance service offerings and improve the delivery of consultancy engagements. Contribute thought leadership through activities such as facilitating client workshops, authoring whitepapers, or speaking at industry events. Qualifications Requirements The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills, knowledge, and experience: Industry recognised certifications related to areas of expertise Practical hands on experience of undertaking and consulting on cyber projects Experience and skills in business development - generating leads, identifying and positioning opportunities, and securing new sales. A passion for cyber security and threat intelligence with a broad understanding of the concepts and the industry First class communication skills, both written and verbal Deep knowledge of a specialist area of cyber security and / or cyber threat intelligence as a recognised and certified subject matter expert (SME), whether technical, risk related, compliance, security business modelling or operational security management Adept in operating in challenging situations, and enjoy working in a high performing team environment Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders, particularly at executive level Commercial acumen with experience in pre-sales, proposal writing, or account development. Ability to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously Strong business analysis, project management skills and an ability and willingness to learn new concepts and skills Flexibility and adaptability to regularly react to changing demands and needs of the industry. Additional Information WHAT WE OFFER 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Reward and recognition schemes Flexible working Private Bupa healthcare Life Assurance (up to 4 times annual salary) Matched pension contributions Season Ticket Loan Cycle to work scheme Buy and Sell annual leave Reimbursement of eye test and up to £50 towards glasses or contacts Corporate gym rates Employee Assistance Programme Summer and Christmas parties, along with monthly
Gemserv is an expert provider of professional services. We are purpose-driven, working across multiple sectors including energy, low carbon, the public sector and health to tackle today's social and environmental challenges. Established in 2002, the business provides a range of consultancy and outsourcing capabilities including programme management, market design and governance. We also have extensive and award winning capabilities across cyber security, data privacy and digital transformation. We are a B Corp, IIP Gold accredited and a Financial Times Leading Management Consultancy for 2021 and 2022. Our purpose is making things that matter work better for everyone. The nature of what we do means we are very much a people business. The contribution every member of the team makes to our diverse range of experience, skills and personalities is valued. We invest heavily in learning and development to enable our people to develop skills and gain experience which will enhance career prospects for life. Many who started their careers with us have rapidly progressed to more senior positions. At Gemserv no two days are the same, but we believe in a flexible approach to working which we know our employees value. We also offer an attractive package of benefits in addition to highly competitive salaries including a pension and healthcare, season ticket loans, discounted gym membership, Cycle to Work scheme and more. Job Description The Role Sitting within the Gemserv Future Markets division, our Stakeholder Engagement Team is responsible for understanding code impacts on stakeholders and working with them to develop their understanding of the Code and their respective responsibilities under the REC. We work with Parties to the Code, Non-REC Party Service Users, Consumer Representatives, and other key stakeholders, working with multiple business and Party types. We work across the Code Manager functions (including the Performance Assurance, Technical Services, and Communications teams) of the REC, ensuring information is fully understood and then fed effectively to stakeholders. We ensure parties know how to access all elements of the Code Manager service and how they can provide feedback on queries and improvements to the arrangements. Our Operational Account Managers provide named support to multiple parties and stakeholders. We understand differing party types and individual company needs, how the REC and the obligations apply to each Party, and recognise where changes to the Code or the associated arrangements may impact them. We support Parties with the onboarding and use of the REC systems and services, including the REC Portal and the enquiry and switching services. As well as high-level plans, the Operational Account Managers will be sharing information and contributing to the training and development of new REC parties and new personnel. The Operational Account Managers work with all Code Manager functions to understand the current arrangements and processes, as well as the scale and impact of proposed change, and ensure parties are always informed and supported. We explain the REC in a language and context that is relevant to different REC Parties, accounting for their market role, experience, and business model. The Operational Account Managers have a key supporting role in identifying and predicting change for the market and its participants. They will contribute to the strategic direction of the REC by evaluating its future requirements and assessing the appetite for change amongst parties and categories of Party, which in turn will contribute to a more balanced and equitable market. Responsibilities Develop an understanding of the Retail Energy Code and the impacts of the arrangements on industry stakeholders and consumers. Develop and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with multiple individual stakeholder accounts to provide support and ensure they are informed and engaged in all matters relating to the REC. processes and systems, and future change. Manage the incoming applications, ensuring the requests are recorded and processed in line with SLAs. Hold individual onboarding meetings between all new Parties to introduce the REC, the Code Manager, and the process within it. Supporting Parties in the development of engagement plans (which may include regular meetings,) subject to their business model, Party typeand aspirations. Ensuring stakeholders meet any of their obligations. Work with other REC Code Manager teams to support the onboarding of/changes to Parties access to REC services such as the REC Portal, Enquiry Services and CSS. Develop and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with other Code Manager teams and REC Code Manager Service Providers. Support the development of business requirements and solutions for standard and non-standard stakeholder data requests. Support the Change Management team with the development of enduring change solutions. Liaise with the REC Service Desk and other code functions to ensure the continual improvement of the service given to stakeholders. Accurately respond to Service Desk enquiries, ensuring we deliver against our required SLAs. Ensuring the team meets its service levels by working to and taking ownership of deadlines. Drafting and reviewing internal and external documentation, including guidance, communications, and website content, to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality. Analysis of REC data to identify areas of concern within the arrangements and proactively engage with parties to highlight current and future areas of impact. Proactively support our Stakeholder Engagement team with projects, changes, and or tasks, using your own initiative to manage workload in line with team Service Level Agreements. Competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package Qualifications Requirements Experience in the GB energy retail market in a relevant role. An understanding of the regulatory framework for the GB energy market and how that relates to business models of REC stakeholders. Experience of working and communicating with a variety of stakeholders interpreting complex business processes and onboarding new procedures and ways of working. Demonstratable experience of working across multiple and possibly contradicting objectives to drive innovative solutions. Ability to work with digital processes and systems. Ability to manage a varied workload and be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities. Experience of working collaboratively across a diverse team to deliver exceptional service. Required Skillset Ability to create resilient relationships. Ability to understand and work with differing stakeholder needs and how to put Parties and Consumers at the heart of the service. Be ambitious, creative, and innovative, learn lessons from their work, share expertise and continuously learn. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, able to understand and articulate complex issues to all levels of seniority and to technical and non-technical audiences. A keen eye for detail and the highest standard of quality for themselves and others. Passionate about delivering an exceptional service and positive outcomes for the market and consumers. Be a team player, with strong interpersonal skills, working collaboratively towards a shared vision for the future. Upon employment, employees should also have a sound awareness of the Company's Information, Quality, Environmental and Energy Management Systems. Additional Information WHAT WE OFFER 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Reward and recognition schemes Flexible working Private Bupa healthcare Life Assurance (up to 4 times annual salary) Matched pension contributions Season Ticket Loan Cycle to work scheme Buy and Sell annual leave Reimbursement of eye test and up to £50 towards glasses or contacts Corporate gym rates Employee Assistance Programme Summer and Christmas parties, along with monthly Gembar
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Gemserv is an expert provider of professional services. We are purpose-driven, working across multiple sectors including energy, low carbon, the public sector and health to tackle today's social and environmental challenges. Established in 2002, the business provides a range of consultancy and outsourcing capabilities including programme management, market design and governance. We also have extensive and award winning capabilities across cyber security, data privacy and digital transformation. We are a B Corp, IIP Gold accredited and a Financial Times Leading Management Consultancy for 2021 and 2022. Our purpose is making things that matter work better for everyone. The nature of what we do means we are very much a people business. The contribution every member of the team makes to our diverse range of experience, skills and personalities is valued. We invest heavily in learning and development to enable our people to develop skills and gain experience which will enhance career prospects for life. Many who started their careers with us have rapidly progressed to more senior positions. At Gemserv no two days are the same, but we believe in a flexible approach to working which we know our employees value. We also offer an attractive package of benefits in addition to highly competitive salaries including a pension and healthcare, season ticket loans, discounted gym membership, Cycle to Work scheme and more. Job Description The Role Sitting within the Gemserv Future Markets division, our Stakeholder Engagement Team is responsible for understanding code impacts on stakeholders and working with them to develop their understanding of the Code and their respective responsibilities under the REC. We work with Parties to the Code, Non-REC Party Service Users, Consumer Representatives, and other key stakeholders, working with multiple business and Party types. We work across the Code Manager functions (including the Performance Assurance, Technical Services, and Communications teams) of the REC, ensuring information is fully understood and then fed effectively to stakeholders. We ensure parties know how to access all elements of the Code Manager service and how they can provide feedback on queries and improvements to the arrangements. Our Operational Account Managers provide named support to multiple parties and stakeholders. We understand differing party types and individual company needs, how the REC and the obligations apply to each Party, and recognise where changes to the Code or the associated arrangements may impact them. We support Parties with the onboarding and use of the REC systems and services, including the REC Portal and the enquiry and switching services. As well as high-level plans, the Operational Account Managers will be sharing information and contributing to the training and development of new REC parties and new personnel. The Operational Account Managers work with all Code Manager functions to understand the current arrangements and processes, as well as the scale and impact of proposed change, and ensure parties are always informed and supported. We explain the REC in a language and context that is relevant to different REC Parties, accounting for their market role, experience, and business model. The Operational Account Managers have a key supporting role in identifying and predicting change for the market and its participants. They will contribute to the strategic direction of the REC by evaluating its future requirements and assessing the appetite for change amongst parties and categories of Party, which in turn will contribute to a more balanced and equitable market. Responsibilities Develop an understanding of the Retail Energy Code and the impacts of the arrangements on industry stakeholders and consumers. Develop and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with multiple individual stakeholder accounts to provide support and ensure they are informed and engaged in all matters relating to the REC. processes and systems, and future change. Manage the incoming applications, ensuring the requests are recorded and processed in line with SLAs. Hold individual onboarding meetings between all new Parties to introduce the REC, the Code Manager, and the process within it. Supporting Parties in the development of engagement plans (which may include regular meetings,) subject to their business model, Party typeand aspirations. Ensuring stakeholders meet any of their obligations. Work with other REC Code Manager teams to support the onboarding of/changes to Parties access to REC services such as the REC Portal, Enquiry Services and CSS. Develop and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with other Code Manager teams and REC Code Manager Service Providers. Support the development of business requirements and solutions for standard and non-standard stakeholder data requests. Support the Change Management team with the development of enduring change solutions. Liaise with the REC Service Desk and other code functions to ensure the continual improvement of the service given to stakeholders. Accurately respond to Service Desk enquiries, ensuring we deliver against our required SLAs. Ensuring the team meets its service levels by working to and taking ownership of deadlines. Drafting and reviewing internal and external documentation, including guidance, communications, and website content, to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality. Analysis of REC data to identify areas of concern within the arrangements and proactively engage with parties to highlight current and future areas of impact. Proactively support our Stakeholder Engagement team with projects, changes, and or tasks, using your own initiative to manage workload in line with team Service Level Agreements. Competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package Qualifications Requirements Experience in the GB energy retail market in a relevant role. An understanding of the regulatory framework for the GB energy market and how that relates to business models of REC stakeholders. Experience of working and communicating with a variety of stakeholders interpreting complex business processes and onboarding new procedures and ways of working. Demonstratable experience of working across multiple and possibly contradicting objectives to drive innovative solutions. Ability to work with digital processes and systems. Ability to manage a varied workload and be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities. Experience of working collaboratively across a diverse team to deliver exceptional service. Required Skillset Ability to create resilient relationships. Ability to understand and work with differing stakeholder needs and how to put Parties and Consumers at the heart of the service. Be ambitious, creative, and innovative, learn lessons from their work, share expertise and continuously learn. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, able to understand and articulate complex issues to all levels of seniority and to technical and non-technical audiences. A keen eye for detail and the highest standard of quality for themselves and others. Passionate about delivering an exceptional service and positive outcomes for the market and consumers. Be a team player, with strong interpersonal skills, working collaboratively towards a shared vision for the future. Upon employment, employees should also have a sound awareness of the Company's Information, Quality, Environmental and Energy Management Systems. Additional Information WHAT WE OFFER 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Reward and recognition schemes Flexible working Private Bupa healthcare Life Assurance (up to 4 times annual salary) Matched pension contributions Season Ticket Loan Cycle to work scheme Buy and Sell annual leave Reimbursement of eye test and up to £50 towards glasses or contacts Corporate gym rates Employee Assistance Programme Summer and Christmas parties, along with monthly Gembar
Talan (part of the Talan Group) is an expert provider of professional services. Our vision and mission is to take positive action in a complex world for the future good of people and the environment and to enlighten and enable our clients' transformation in an increasingly complex world. We are purpose-driven, working across multiple sectors, tackling social and environmental challenges, improving and simplify the way markets work, harnessing the power of digital transformation and ensuring data is protected and used ethically. Established in 2002 as Gemserv Limited, Talan provides a range of consultancy and outsourcing capabilities including programme management, market design and governance. We also have extensive and award-winning capabilities across cyber security, data privacy and digital transformation. We are a B Corp, IIP Gold accredited and Great Place to Work accredited. The nature of what we do means we are very much a people business. The contribution every member of the team makes to our diverse range of experience, skills and personalities is valued. We invest heavily in learning and development to enable our people to develop skills and gain experience which will enhance career prospects for life. Many who started their careers with us have rapidly progressed to more senior positions. No two days are the same, but we believe in a flexible approach to working which we know our employees value. Job Description The Role The role of Operational Account Manager (Retail Energy Code) sits within Talan UK's Future Markets function and is part of the Stakeholder Engagement team. The Retail Energy Code (REC) is at the heart of the regulation of the GB energy market, setting the standards for new and improved ways of working. Covering the complete breadth of the market, it has introduced a new model of cooperation and best practice for Code Management and delivered a new digital, modern, and accessible,consumer-centric code. Our team of Operational Account Managers is integral to the onboarding and socialisation of these arrangements. The team is responsible for working with REC Parties to the code, and other key stakeholders. They have a primary role, providing named support to multiple parties and stakeholders. They understand differing party types and individual company needs and recognise where parties may be impacted by changes to the code and the way the arrangements work. They are responsible for working with Stakeholders to help them develop their understanding of the code and respective responsibilities within it. The Operational Account Managers work with all code manager functions to understand the scale and impact of change and ensure parties are always informed and supported. They work across the Code Manager teams to ensure new parties are onboarded to the arrangements, including access to the REC Portal. They ensure parties know how to access all elements of the code manager service and how they can provide feedback queries, and improvements to the arrangements. They need to explain the REC strategy in a language and context that is relevant to different REC Parties, accounting for their market role, experience, and business model. As well as high-level plans, the Operational Account Managers are sharing information and contributing to the training and development of new REC parties and new personnel. The Operational Account Managers have a key supporting role in identifying and predicting change for the market and its participants. They contribute to the strategic direction of the REC by evaluating its future requirements and assessing the appetite for change amongst parties and categories of Party, which in turn contribute to a more balanced and equitable market. Responsibilities Create and maintain close working relationships with a wide variety or party types, supporting them in engaging with all aspects of the REC and the services that it provides Gather and share feedback on all aspects of the REC and support continuous improvement activities Work closely with other REC service providers to onboard parties and stakeholders to the code Develop and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with other Code Managers and Service Providers. Support the Change Management team with the development of enduring change solutions and ensure that the parties you work with are aware of the changes and the opportunities they have to input to the process Understand the impact and scale of change required by their stakeholders and provide an initial impact assessment of change to systems, processes, and code changes Supporting the service desk to ensure enquiries are responded to in a timely manner,including addressing Service Desk tickets that are allocated to you for resolution Ensuring the team meets its service levels by working to and taking ownership of deadlines Drafting and reviewing internal and external documentation, including guidance, communications, and website content to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality Analysis of REC data to identify areas of concern within the arrangements and proactively engage with parties to highlight current and future areas of impact Competitive salary plus bonus and an excellent benefits package Qualifications Requirements UK Energy market experience preferred Ability to create resilient relationships An understanding of differing stakeholder needs and how to put Parties and Consumers at the Heart of the Service Problem solving - taking ownership for the resolution of issues and queries raised by the Parties you work with Be ambitious, creative, and innovative, learn lessons from their work, share expertise and continuously learn Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, able to understand and articulate complex issues to all levels of seniority and to technical and non-technical audiences. A keen eye for detail and the highest standard of quality for themselves and others. Passionate about delivering an exceptional service and positive outcomes for the market and consumers. Be a team player, with strong interpersonal skills, working collaboratively towards a shared vision for the future Upon employment, employees should also have a sound awareness of the Company's Information, Quality, Environmental and Energy Management Systems. Additional Information WHAT WE OFFER 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Profit related Bonus (discretionary) Reward and recognition schemes Flexible working Private Bupa healthcare Life Assurance (up to 4 times annual salary) Matched pension contributions Season Ticket Loan Cycle to work scheme Buy and Sell annual leave Reimbursement of eye test and up to £50 towards glasses or contacts Corporate gym rates Employee Assistance Programme Summer and Christmas parties, along with monthly
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Talan (part of the Talan Group) is an expert provider of professional services. Our vision and mission is to take positive action in a complex world for the future good of people and the environment and to enlighten and enable our clients' transformation in an increasingly complex world. We are purpose-driven, working across multiple sectors, tackling social and environmental challenges, improving and simplify the way markets work, harnessing the power of digital transformation and ensuring data is protected and used ethically. Established in 2002 as Gemserv Limited, Talan provides a range of consultancy and outsourcing capabilities including programme management, market design and governance. We also have extensive and award-winning capabilities across cyber security, data privacy and digital transformation. We are a B Corp, IIP Gold accredited and Great Place to Work accredited. The nature of what we do means we are very much a people business. The contribution every member of the team makes to our diverse range of experience, skills and personalities is valued. We invest heavily in learning and development to enable our people to develop skills and gain experience which will enhance career prospects for life. Many who started their careers with us have rapidly progressed to more senior positions. No two days are the same, but we believe in a flexible approach to working which we know our employees value. Job Description The Role The role of Operational Account Manager (Retail Energy Code) sits within Talan UK's Future Markets function and is part of the Stakeholder Engagement team. The Retail Energy Code (REC) is at the heart of the regulation of the GB energy market, setting the standards for new and improved ways of working. Covering the complete breadth of the market, it has introduced a new model of cooperation and best practice for Code Management and delivered a new digital, modern, and accessible,consumer-centric code. Our team of Operational Account Managers is integral to the onboarding and socialisation of these arrangements. The team is responsible for working with REC Parties to the code, and other key stakeholders. They have a primary role, providing named support to multiple parties and stakeholders. They understand differing party types and individual company needs and recognise where parties may be impacted by changes to the code and the way the arrangements work. They are responsible for working with Stakeholders to help them develop their understanding of the code and respective responsibilities within it. The Operational Account Managers work with all code manager functions to understand the scale and impact of change and ensure parties are always informed and supported. They work across the Code Manager teams to ensure new parties are onboarded to the arrangements, including access to the REC Portal. They ensure parties know how to access all elements of the code manager service and how they can provide feedback queries, and improvements to the arrangements. They need to explain the REC strategy in a language and context that is relevant to different REC Parties, accounting for their market role, experience, and business model. As well as high-level plans, the Operational Account Managers are sharing information and contributing to the training and development of new REC parties and new personnel. The Operational Account Managers have a key supporting role in identifying and predicting change for the market and its participants. They contribute to the strategic direction of the REC by evaluating its future requirements and assessing the appetite for change amongst parties and categories of Party, which in turn contribute to a more balanced and equitable market. Responsibilities Create and maintain close working relationships with a wide variety or party types, supporting them in engaging with all aspects of the REC and the services that it provides Gather and share feedback on all aspects of the REC and support continuous improvement activities Work closely with other REC service providers to onboard parties and stakeholders to the code Develop and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with other Code Managers and Service Providers. Support the Change Management team with the development of enduring change solutions and ensure that the parties you work with are aware of the changes and the opportunities they have to input to the process Understand the impact and scale of change required by their stakeholders and provide an initial impact assessment of change to systems, processes, and code changes Supporting the service desk to ensure enquiries are responded to in a timely manner,including addressing Service Desk tickets that are allocated to you for resolution Ensuring the team meets its service levels by working to and taking ownership of deadlines Drafting and reviewing internal and external documentation, including guidance, communications, and website content to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality Analysis of REC data to identify areas of concern within the arrangements and proactively engage with parties to highlight current and future areas of impact Competitive salary plus bonus and an excellent benefits package Qualifications Requirements UK Energy market experience preferred Ability to create resilient relationships An understanding of differing stakeholder needs and how to put Parties and Consumers at the Heart of the Service Problem solving - taking ownership for the resolution of issues and queries raised by the Parties you work with Be ambitious, creative, and innovative, learn lessons from their work, share expertise and continuously learn Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, able to understand and articulate complex issues to all levels of seniority and to technical and non-technical audiences. A keen eye for detail and the highest standard of quality for themselves and others. Passionate about delivering an exceptional service and positive outcomes for the market and consumers. Be a team player, with strong interpersonal skills, working collaboratively towards a shared vision for the future Upon employment, employees should also have a sound awareness of the Company's Information, Quality, Environmental and Energy Management Systems. Additional Information WHAT WE OFFER 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Profit related Bonus (discretionary) Reward and recognition schemes Flexible working Private Bupa healthcare Life Assurance (up to 4 times annual salary) Matched pension contributions Season Ticket Loan Cycle to work scheme Buy and Sell annual leave Reimbursement of eye test and up to £50 towards glasses or contacts Corporate gym rates Employee Assistance Programme Summer and Christmas parties, along with monthly
Talan (part of the Talan Group) is an expert provider of professional services. Our vision and mission is to take positive action in a complex world for the future good of people and the environment and to enlighten and enable our clients' transformation in an increasingly complex world. We are purpose-driven, working across multiple sectors, tackling social and environmental challenges, improving and simplify the way markets work, harnessing the power of digital transformation and ensuring data is protected and used ethically. Talan provides a range of consultancy and outsourcing capabilities including programme management, market design and governance. We also have extensive and award-winning capabilities across cyber security, data privacy and digital transformation. We are IIP Gold accredited and Great Place to Work accredited. The nature of what we do means we are very much a people business. The contribution every member of the team makes to our diverse range of experience, skills and personalities is valued. We invest heavily in learning and development to enable our people to develop skills and gain experience which will enhance career prospects for life. Many who started their careers with us have rapidly progressed to more senior positions. No two days are the same, but we believe in a flexible approach to working which we know our employees value. Job Description The Role You will work on a variety of client projects across different sectors, either introducing new technologies and software from scratch or upgrading existing solutions. You will work with a team of experts who will support the solution, development, and management of technical solutions on behalf of Talan's clients. This is an exciting opportunity and is central to ensuring that the Company can deliver and manage the right technical solutions to clients in a fast-changing environment. Responsibilities Accountable for delivering and implementing digital products and services as part of the Digital Transformation project and programme portfolio You will be able to work independently or alongside other specialist roles such as developers (external), Solution Architects, Enterprise Consultants, and Project Managers to deliver innovative solutions to our customers You will be responsible for managing the full project delivery lifecycle to include: Supporting the development of project estimates for new bids Develop and implement a project management strategy appropriate to the client's requirements. Service & technology design, transition, operation, and continual improvement Leading on project planning, scheduling, controlling, and reporting of projects allocated to you Manage risks and ensure solutions to problems are implemented in line with change control processes Full project reporting including progress against plan, budget, and quality Support effective delivery from workstream leads and adherence to quality management standards Ensure regular review of performance and that corrective action plans are implemented for critical projects Drive reviews and understanding of lessons learnt, outputs, and feedback to drive continuous improvement Offer knowledge sessions back to the business to support growth and improve ways of working. This could be done at staff stand-ups, dedicated training sessions, or feedback and ways of working sessions. Build strong working relationships and manage expectations of all stakeholders Ensure projects are followed up with benefit realisation Support future business development initiatives, inputting into bids and proposals as required. Identify opportunities for expansion of services into existing clients and work with business development colleagues to upsell, network, and position for future work and growth. Competitive salary plus bonus and an excellent benefit package. Qualifications Requirements Product and technical solution design and implementation experience Prince 2 Practitioner or equivalent Familiar or accredited with ITIL or TOGAF Able to work in a variety of implementation approaches, Agile and Waterfall 5 years' plus experience in similar role in either a consultancy or digitally enabled business Understanding/ experience of the UK energy market, including business and data architecture/market and regulatory design processes would be beneficial. Upon employment, employees should also have a sound awareness of the Company's Information, Quality, Environmental and Energy Management Systems. Additional Information WHAT WE OFFER 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Profit-related Bonus (discretionary) Reward and recognition schemes Flexible working Private Bupa healthcare Life Assurance (up to 4 times annual salary) Matched pension contributions Season Ticket Loan Cycle to work scheme Buy and Sell annual leave Reimbursement of eye test and up to £50 towards glasses or contacts Corporate gym rates Employee Assistance Programme Summer and Christmas parties, along with monthly
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Talan (part of the Talan Group) is an expert provider of professional services. Our vision and mission is to take positive action in a complex world for the future good of people and the environment and to enlighten and enable our clients' transformation in an increasingly complex world. We are purpose-driven, working across multiple sectors, tackling social and environmental challenges, improving and simplify the way markets work, harnessing the power of digital transformation and ensuring data is protected and used ethically. Talan provides a range of consultancy and outsourcing capabilities including programme management, market design and governance. We also have extensive and award-winning capabilities across cyber security, data privacy and digital transformation. We are IIP Gold accredited and Great Place to Work accredited. The nature of what we do means we are very much a people business. The contribution every member of the team makes to our diverse range of experience, skills and personalities is valued. We invest heavily in learning and development to enable our people to develop skills and gain experience which will enhance career prospects for life. Many who started their careers with us have rapidly progressed to more senior positions. No two days are the same, but we believe in a flexible approach to working which we know our employees value. Job Description The Role You will work on a variety of client projects across different sectors, either introducing new technologies and software from scratch or upgrading existing solutions. You will work with a team of experts who will support the solution, development, and management of technical solutions on behalf of Talan's clients. This is an exciting opportunity and is central to ensuring that the Company can deliver and manage the right technical solutions to clients in a fast-changing environment. Responsibilities Accountable for delivering and implementing digital products and services as part of the Digital Transformation project and programme portfolio You will be able to work independently or alongside other specialist roles such as developers (external), Solution Architects, Enterprise Consultants, and Project Managers to deliver innovative solutions to our customers You will be responsible for managing the full project delivery lifecycle to include: Supporting the development of project estimates for new bids Develop and implement a project management strategy appropriate to the client's requirements. Service & technology design, transition, operation, and continual improvement Leading on project planning, scheduling, controlling, and reporting of projects allocated to you Manage risks and ensure solutions to problems are implemented in line with change control processes Full project reporting including progress against plan, budget, and quality Support effective delivery from workstream leads and adherence to quality management standards Ensure regular review of performance and that corrective action plans are implemented for critical projects Drive reviews and understanding of lessons learnt, outputs, and feedback to drive continuous improvement Offer knowledge sessions back to the business to support growth and improve ways of working. This could be done at staff stand-ups, dedicated training sessions, or feedback and ways of working sessions. Build strong working relationships and manage expectations of all stakeholders Ensure projects are followed up with benefit realisation Support future business development initiatives, inputting into bids and proposals as required. Identify opportunities for expansion of services into existing clients and work with business development colleagues to upsell, network, and position for future work and growth. Competitive salary plus bonus and an excellent benefit package. Qualifications Requirements Product and technical solution design and implementation experience Prince 2 Practitioner or equivalent Familiar or accredited with ITIL or TOGAF Able to work in a variety of implementation approaches, Agile and Waterfall 5 years' plus experience in similar role in either a consultancy or digitally enabled business Understanding/ experience of the UK energy market, including business and data architecture/market and regulatory design processes would be beneficial. Upon employment, employees should also have a sound awareness of the Company's Information, Quality, Environmental and Energy Management Systems. Additional Information WHAT WE OFFER 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Profit-related Bonus (discretionary) Reward and recognition schemes Flexible working Private Bupa healthcare Life Assurance (up to 4 times annual salary) Matched pension contributions Season Ticket Loan Cycle to work scheme Buy and Sell annual leave Reimbursement of eye test and up to £50 towards glasses or contacts Corporate gym rates Employee Assistance Programme Summer and Christmas parties, along with monthly
Talan UK & Ireland (part of the Talan Group) is an expert provider of professional services. Our vision and mission is to take positive action in a complex world for the future good of people and the environment and to enlighten and enable our clients' transformation in an increasingly complex world. We are purpose-driven, working across multiple sectors, tackling social and environmental challenges, improving and simplify the way markets work, harnessing the power of digital transformation and ensuring data is protected and used ethically. Talan UK & Ireland provides a range of consultancy and outsourcing capabilities including programme management, market design and governance. We also have extensive and award-winning capabilities across cyber security, data privacy and digital transformation. We are IIP Gold accredited and Great Place to Work accredited. The nature of what we do means we are very much a people business. The contribution every member of the team makes to our diverse range of experience, skills and personalities is valued. We invest heavily in learning and development to enable our people to develop skills and gain experience which will enhance career prospects for life. Many who started their careers with us have rapidly progressed to more senior positions. No two days are the same, but we believe in a flexible approach to working which we know our employees value. Job Description The Role We are recruiting an ambitious and technically accomplished Solutions Architect to join our Digital business unit as a Principal Consultant. You will lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and cloud-native platforms across Energy (including Low Carbon and UK regulatory systems), Financial Services, Public Sector, and Healthcare domains. This is a strategic and hands-on role, central to enabling successful digital change initiatives for our clients. You'll work with a team of experts to architect solutions that bridge business strategy with technical execution-while contributing to governance, delivery, and continuous improvement across a fast-evolving landscape. Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of platforms across domains, be it Energy, Finance, Public Sector, Healthcare or other domains. Define and communicate clear solution requirements to support technology-enabled change. Act as a functional and technical expert across project implementation and release cycles. Set up and manage technical governance frameworks and programme-level architecture. Participate in design reviews, identifying risks, dependencies, and improvement opportunities. Architect cloud-native systems using Azure, AWS, and Oracle Cloud. Apply Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles. Design event-driven systems using Kafka and Pub/Sub. Lead API design, integration strategies, and legacy modernization to microservices. Contribute to Disaster Recovery planning and platform resilience. Implement Identity and Access Management (IDAM) and enterprise security architecture. Support data architecture using Databricks, Snowflake, ETL pipelines, and Big Data tools. Champion Data Governance practices including classification, cataloging, and lineage. Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, and other security standards. Embed DevSecOps principles into CI/CD pipelines and platform delivery. Produce High-Level and Low-Level Designs (HLD/LLD) and Solution Architecture Documents (SAD). Competitive Salary- plus bonus and excellent benefits package Qualifications Requirements Qualifications & Certifications Relevant Master's Degree or equivalent TOGAF Certified or strong familiarity with TOGAF principles. Proven experience leading technical teams and delivering architecture across multiple sectors. Build trusted relationships with stakeholders to align solution design with business strategy and technical architecture. Further develop working practices and processes across the Digital business unit Collaborate with mobile and web development teams for seamless integration. Support business development initiatives, contributing to bids and proposals. Business Analysis experience and stakeholder engagement skills. Security - ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, IDAM, DevSecOps Agile - SAFe, DevOps, Scrum Collaboration - Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Team Mentoring Business - Business Analysis, Bid Support, Multi-sector Delivery Upon employment, employees should also have a sound awareness of the Company's Information, Quality, Environmental and Energy Management Systems. Additional Information WHAT WE OFFER 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Profit related Bonus (discretionary) Reward and recognition schemes Flexible working Private Bupa healthcare Life Assurance (up to 4 times annual salary) Matched pension contributions Season Ticket Loan Cycle to work scheme Buy and Sell annual leave Reimbursement of eye test and up to £50 towards glasses or contacts Corporate gym rates Employee Assistance Programme Summer and Christmas parties, along with monthly
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Talan UK & Ireland (part of the Talan Group) is an expert provider of professional services. Our vision and mission is to take positive action in a complex world for the future good of people and the environment and to enlighten and enable our clients' transformation in an increasingly complex world. We are purpose-driven, working across multiple sectors, tackling social and environmental challenges, improving and simplify the way markets work, harnessing the power of digital transformation and ensuring data is protected and used ethically. Talan UK & Ireland provides a range of consultancy and outsourcing capabilities including programme management, market design and governance. We also have extensive and award-winning capabilities across cyber security, data privacy and digital transformation. We are IIP Gold accredited and Great Place to Work accredited. The nature of what we do means we are very much a people business. The contribution every member of the team makes to our diverse range of experience, skills and personalities is valued. We invest heavily in learning and development to enable our people to develop skills and gain experience which will enhance career prospects for life. Many who started their careers with us have rapidly progressed to more senior positions. No two days are the same, but we believe in a flexible approach to working which we know our employees value. Job Description The Role We are recruiting an ambitious and technically accomplished Solutions Architect to join our Digital business unit as a Principal Consultant. You will lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and cloud-native platforms across Energy (including Low Carbon and UK regulatory systems), Financial Services, Public Sector, and Healthcare domains. This is a strategic and hands-on role, central to enabling successful digital change initiatives for our clients. You'll work with a team of experts to architect solutions that bridge business strategy with technical execution-while contributing to governance, delivery, and continuous improvement across a fast-evolving landscape. Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of platforms across domains, be it Energy, Finance, Public Sector, Healthcare or other domains. Define and communicate clear solution requirements to support technology-enabled change. Act as a functional and technical expert across project implementation and release cycles. Set up and manage technical governance frameworks and programme-level architecture. Participate in design reviews, identifying risks, dependencies, and improvement opportunities. Architect cloud-native systems using Azure, AWS, and Oracle Cloud. Apply Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles. Design event-driven systems using Kafka and Pub/Sub. Lead API design, integration strategies, and legacy modernization to microservices. Contribute to Disaster Recovery planning and platform resilience. Implement Identity and Access Management (IDAM) and enterprise security architecture. Support data architecture using Databricks, Snowflake, ETL pipelines, and Big Data tools. Champion Data Governance practices including classification, cataloging, and lineage. Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, and other security standards. Embed DevSecOps principles into CI/CD pipelines and platform delivery. Produce High-Level and Low-Level Designs (HLD/LLD) and Solution Architecture Documents (SAD). Competitive Salary- plus bonus and excellent benefits package Qualifications Requirements Qualifications & Certifications Relevant Master's Degree or equivalent TOGAF Certified or strong familiarity with TOGAF principles. Proven experience leading technical teams and delivering architecture across multiple sectors. Build trusted relationships with stakeholders to align solution design with business strategy and technical architecture. Further develop working practices and processes across the Digital business unit Collaborate with mobile and web development teams for seamless integration. Support business development initiatives, contributing to bids and proposals. Business Analysis experience and stakeholder engagement skills. Security - ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, IDAM, DevSecOps Agile - SAFe, DevOps, Scrum Collaboration - Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Team Mentoring Business - Business Analysis, Bid Support, Multi-sector Delivery Upon employment, employees should also have a sound awareness of the Company's Information, Quality, Environmental and Energy Management Systems. Additional Information WHAT WE OFFER 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Profit related Bonus (discretionary) Reward and recognition schemes Flexible working Private Bupa healthcare Life Assurance (up to 4 times annual salary) Matched pension contributions Season Ticket Loan Cycle to work scheme Buy and Sell annual leave Reimbursement of eye test and up to £50 towards glasses or contacts Corporate gym rates Employee Assistance Programme Summer and Christmas parties, along with monthly
Talan (part of the Talan Group) is an expert provider of professional services. Our vision and mission is to take positive action in a complex world for the future good of people and the environment and to enlighten and enable our clients' transformation in an increasingly complex world. We are purpose-driven, working across multiple sectors, tackling social and environmental challenges, improving and simplify the way markets work, harnessing the power of digital transformation and ensuring data is protected and used ethically. Talan provides a range of consultancy and outsourcing capabilities including programme management, market design and governance. We also have extensive and award-winning capabilities across cyber security, data privacy and digital transformation. We are IIP Gold accredited and Great Place to Work accredited. The nature of what we do means we are very much a people business. The contribution every member of the team makes to our diverse range of experience, skills and personalities is valued. We invest heavily in learning and development to enable our people to develop skills and gain experience which will enhance career prospects for life. Many who started their careers with us have rapidly progressed to more senior positions. No two days are the same, but we believe in a flexible approach to working which we know our employees value. Job Description The Role Service Improvement Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality. Develop and maintain documentation for processes, standards, and best practices. Drive automation and optimisation initiatives where possible. Provide guidance, coaching, and development opportunities for team members. Manage resource allocation and workload balancing across the team. Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture. Stakeholder Engagement Act as the primary point of contact for SAP service-related queries. Build strong relationships with business stakeholders to understand needs and priorities. Communicate service performance and improvement plans effectively. Service Growth & Profitability Identify opportunities to expand SAP services within the organisation. Develop proposals for new service offerings and enhancements. Contribute to budgeting and cost optimisation strategies. Ability to provide support to wider team delivery projects and strategies where it is required, and as the team scale Competitive salary range plus bonus and excellent benefits package Qualifications Requirements Proven experience in service management or similar role within SAP environments. Strong understanding of SAP support and maintenance processes. Excellent leadership and people management skills. Ability to analyse service performance data and implement improvements. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. ITIL certification or equivalent service management framework knowledge (desirable). Key Attributes Strategic thinker with a focus on operational excellence. Proactive and results-driven. Ability to balance technical detail with business priorities Upon employment, employees should also have a sound awareness of the Company's Information, Quality, Environmental and Energy Management Systems. Additional Information WHAT WE OFFER 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Profit related Bonus (discretionary) Reward and recognition schemes Flexible working Private Bupa healthcare Life Assurance (up to 4 times annual salary) Matched pension contributions Season Ticket Loan Cycle to work scheme Buy and Sell annual leave Reimbursement of eye test and up to £50 towards glasses or contacts Corporate gym rates Employee Assistance Programme Summer and Christmas parties, along with monthly
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Talan (part of the Talan Group) is an expert provider of professional services. Our vision and mission is to take positive action in a complex world for the future good of people and the environment and to enlighten and enable our clients' transformation in an increasingly complex world. We are purpose-driven, working across multiple sectors, tackling social and environmental challenges, improving and simplify the way markets work, harnessing the power of digital transformation and ensuring data is protected and used ethically. Talan provides a range of consultancy and outsourcing capabilities including programme management, market design and governance. We also have extensive and award-winning capabilities across cyber security, data privacy and digital transformation. We are IIP Gold accredited and Great Place to Work accredited. The nature of what we do means we are very much a people business. The contribution every member of the team makes to our diverse range of experience, skills and personalities is valued. We invest heavily in learning and development to enable our people to develop skills and gain experience which will enhance career prospects for life. Many who started their careers with us have rapidly progressed to more senior positions. No two days are the same, but we believe in a flexible approach to working which we know our employees value. Job Description The Role Service Improvement Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality. Develop and maintain documentation for processes, standards, and best practices. Drive automation and optimisation initiatives where possible. Provide guidance, coaching, and development opportunities for team members. Manage resource allocation and workload balancing across the team. Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture. Stakeholder Engagement Act as the primary point of contact for SAP service-related queries. Build strong relationships with business stakeholders to understand needs and priorities. Communicate service performance and improvement plans effectively. Service Growth & Profitability Identify opportunities to expand SAP services within the organisation. Develop proposals for new service offerings and enhancements. Contribute to budgeting and cost optimisation strategies. Ability to provide support to wider team delivery projects and strategies where it is required, and as the team scale Competitive salary range plus bonus and excellent benefits package Qualifications Requirements Proven experience in service management or similar role within SAP environments. Strong understanding of SAP support and maintenance processes. Excellent leadership and people management skills. Ability to analyse service performance data and implement improvements. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. ITIL certification or equivalent service management framework knowledge (desirable). Key Attributes Strategic thinker with a focus on operational excellence. Proactive and results-driven. Ability to balance technical detail with business priorities Upon employment, employees should also have a sound awareness of the Company's Information, Quality, Environmental and Energy Management Systems. Additional Information WHAT WE OFFER 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Profit related Bonus (discretionary) Reward and recognition schemes Flexible working Private Bupa healthcare Life Assurance (up to 4 times annual salary) Matched pension contributions Season Ticket Loan Cycle to work scheme Buy and Sell annual leave Reimbursement of eye test and up to £50 towards glasses or contacts Corporate gym rates Employee Assistance Programme Summer and Christmas parties, along with monthly
London or Birmingham office, hybrid working Talan (part of the Talan Group) is an expert provider of professional services. Our vision and mission is to take positive action in a complex world for the future good of people and the environment and to enlighten and enable our clients' transformation in an increasingly complex world. We are purpose-driven, working across multiple sectors, tackling social and environmental challenges, improving and simplify the way markets work, harnessing the power of digital transformation and ensuring data is protected and used ethically. Established in 2002 as Gemserv Limited, Talan provides a range of consultancy and outsourcing capabilities including programme management, market design and governance. We also have extensive and award-winning capabilities across cyber security, data privacy and digital transformation. We are a B Corp, IIP Gold accredited and Great Place to Work accredited. The nature of what we do means we are very much a people business. The contribution every member of the team makes to our diverse range of experience, skills and personalities is valued. We invest heavily in learning and development to enable our people to develop skills and gain experience which will enhance career prospects for life. Many who started their careers with us have rapidly progressed to more senior positions. No two days are the same, but we believe in a flexible approach to working which we know our employees value. Job Description The Role: We're looking for a Data Analyst to deliver purposeful analysis across client accounts and projects, to inform industry decision-making, strategy development, and investment. From day one you will be placed at the heart of the energy transition, working across a range of low-carbon technologies and related data, developing your profile as a low-carbon analyst that collects, processes, and analyses data to help organisations understand the opportunities, challenges, and limitations of the energy transition and their commercial model. This will be underpinned by your ability to create evidence-based numerical analysis, which we will support you in communicating to key decision-makers. Previous analysis has been widely used across the industry, featured in debates by MPs, and appeared in leading news outlets, shaping new policies that have driven efficiencies and increased low-carbon technology uptake. In addition, our data analysts evaluate the carbon footprint of organisations and understand the steps required to decarbonise over time. Currently, the energy industry is taking a leap into a low-carbon future, which brings unprecedented challenges and opportunities, and has kick started discussions regarding the optimum pathway to a net zero future. Your analysis will inform and influence these strategies and the debate alongside our clients and the wider industry. Responsibilities: Inform current and future net zero policies with public and project specific data Create, maintain, and utilise various databases and data modelling tools to provide insights regarding low carbon technologies and policies Develop evidence based, objective, and logical arguments with qualitative and quantitative research to shape/inform decarbonisation plans in both the public and private sphere Quantitative analysis across multiple criteria (i.e. commercial, social, economic, or environmental) across policy, business models or low carbon products Scenario modelling - using data analysis to explore the future outlook of industry and policy, to inform client investment decisions and resource allocation Communicating analysis methods and outcomes clearly and concisely to senior stakeholders with little background in numerical analysis Managing a diverse and demanding workload, delivering projects accurately and on time Working within project teams to deliver client outcomes A mix of project and account work Competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package Office Location - London or Birmingham, hybrid working Qualifications Requirements Analytical skills: high degree of numeracy, confidence with data collection, processing, and manipulation, and the ability to think logically about complex problems Modelling skills: capability across the MS Office suite, particularly MS Excel, to carry out economic analysis. Ability to learn new programming languages, software environments, and services, like Python, R, and Power BI. Successful candidates are also likely to possess: Python or other data analysis skills beyond MS Excel Advance understanding of Economics or Econometrics principles Communication and relationship building skills: clear and concise communication, including verbal, numerical, and written methods. Can explain complex topics simply and build relationships with employees at all levels Organisation and flexibility: strong time management skills, and ability to handle competing priorities/deadlines, and independently manage project delivery to client expectations. Teamwork: the capacity to operate as a team player, working co operatively with colleagues and clients Academic background: degree at graduate or postgraduate level, preferably in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, and other social sciences with significant quantitative components. Other numerate degrees will also be considered Some experience working in the energy or utilities, environmental sector, or with public policy would be advantageous, but is not required. Confidence and enthusiasm to present to colleagues and other stakeholders The role is ideally suited for an analyst finalising a university degree, or a recent graduate with up to 2 years of work experience. The successful candidate will be a numbers person, objective and fact based, whilst being able to effectively communicate your analysis to senior industry figures. Upon employment, employees should also have a sound awareness of the Company's Information, Quality, Environmental and Energy Management Systems. Additional Information WHAT WE OFFER 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Reward and recognition schemes Flexible working Private Bupa healthcare Life Assurance (up to 4 times annual salary) Matched pension contributions Season Ticket Loan Cycle to work scheme Buy and Sell annual leave Reimbursement of eye test and up to £50 towards glasses or contacts Corporate gym rates Employee Assistance Programme Summer and Christmas parties, along with monthly
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
London or Birmingham office, hybrid working Talan (part of the Talan Group) is an expert provider of professional services. Our vision and mission is to take positive action in a complex world for the future good of people and the environment and to enlighten and enable our clients' transformation in an increasingly complex world. We are purpose-driven, working across multiple sectors, tackling social and environmental challenges, improving and simplify the way markets work, harnessing the power of digital transformation and ensuring data is protected and used ethically. Established in 2002 as Gemserv Limited, Talan provides a range of consultancy and outsourcing capabilities including programme management, market design and governance. We also have extensive and award-winning capabilities across cyber security, data privacy and digital transformation. We are a B Corp, IIP Gold accredited and Great Place to Work accredited. The nature of what we do means we are very much a people business. The contribution every member of the team makes to our diverse range of experience, skills and personalities is valued. We invest heavily in learning and development to enable our people to develop skills and gain experience which will enhance career prospects for life. Many who started their careers with us have rapidly progressed to more senior positions. No two days are the same, but we believe in a flexible approach to working which we know our employees value. Job Description The Role: We're looking for a Data Analyst to deliver purposeful analysis across client accounts and projects, to inform industry decision-making, strategy development, and investment. From day one you will be placed at the heart of the energy transition, working across a range of low-carbon technologies and related data, developing your profile as a low-carbon analyst that collects, processes, and analyses data to help organisations understand the opportunities, challenges, and limitations of the energy transition and their commercial model. This will be underpinned by your ability to create evidence-based numerical analysis, which we will support you in communicating to key decision-makers. Previous analysis has been widely used across the industry, featured in debates by MPs, and appeared in leading news outlets, shaping new policies that have driven efficiencies and increased low-carbon technology uptake. In addition, our data analysts evaluate the carbon footprint of organisations and understand the steps required to decarbonise over time. Currently, the energy industry is taking a leap into a low-carbon future, which brings unprecedented challenges and opportunities, and has kick started discussions regarding the optimum pathway to a net zero future. Your analysis will inform and influence these strategies and the debate alongside our clients and the wider industry. Responsibilities: Inform current and future net zero policies with public and project specific data Create, maintain, and utilise various databases and data modelling tools to provide insights regarding low carbon technologies and policies Develop evidence based, objective, and logical arguments with qualitative and quantitative research to shape/inform decarbonisation plans in both the public and private sphere Quantitative analysis across multiple criteria (i.e. commercial, social, economic, or environmental) across policy, business models or low carbon products Scenario modelling - using data analysis to explore the future outlook of industry and policy, to inform client investment decisions and resource allocation Communicating analysis methods and outcomes clearly and concisely to senior stakeholders with little background in numerical analysis Managing a diverse and demanding workload, delivering projects accurately and on time Working within project teams to deliver client outcomes A mix of project and account work Competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package Office Location - London or Birmingham, hybrid working Qualifications Requirements Analytical skills: high degree of numeracy, confidence with data collection, processing, and manipulation, and the ability to think logically about complex problems Modelling skills: capability across the MS Office suite, particularly MS Excel, to carry out economic analysis. Ability to learn new programming languages, software environments, and services, like Python, R, and Power BI. Successful candidates are also likely to possess: Python or other data analysis skills beyond MS Excel Advance understanding of Economics or Econometrics principles Communication and relationship building skills: clear and concise communication, including verbal, numerical, and written methods. Can explain complex topics simply and build relationships with employees at all levels Organisation and flexibility: strong time management skills, and ability to handle competing priorities/deadlines, and independently manage project delivery to client expectations. Teamwork: the capacity to operate as a team player, working co operatively with colleagues and clients Academic background: degree at graduate or postgraduate level, preferably in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, and other social sciences with significant quantitative components. Other numerate degrees will also be considered Some experience working in the energy or utilities, environmental sector, or with public policy would be advantageous, but is not required. Confidence and enthusiasm to present to colleagues and other stakeholders The role is ideally suited for an analyst finalising a university degree, or a recent graduate with up to 2 years of work experience. The successful candidate will be a numbers person, objective and fact based, whilst being able to effectively communicate your analysis to senior industry figures. Upon employment, employees should also have a sound awareness of the Company's Information, Quality, Environmental and Energy Management Systems. Additional Information WHAT WE OFFER 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Reward and recognition schemes Flexible working Private Bupa healthcare Life Assurance (up to 4 times annual salary) Matched pension contributions Season Ticket Loan Cycle to work scheme Buy and Sell annual leave Reimbursement of eye test and up to £50 towards glasses or contacts Corporate gym rates Employee Assistance Programme Summer and Christmas parties, along with monthly
A leading consultancy firm in Greater London is seeking a Service Manager to drive efficiency and quality within SAP services. Responsibilities include identifying process improvements, engaging stakeholders, and enhancing service offerings. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SAP service management, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to analyze performance data effectively. The role offers a competitive salary package along with many benefits including flexible working arrangements.
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
A leading consultancy firm in Greater London is seeking a Service Manager to drive efficiency and quality within SAP services. Responsibilities include identifying process improvements, engaging stakeholders, and enhancing service offerings. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SAP service management, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to analyze performance data effectively. The role offers a competitive salary package along with many benefits including flexible working arrangements.
Talan UK is a leading Data Management and Analytics consultancy, working closely with leading software vendors and top industry experts across a range of sectors, unlocking value and insight from their data. At Talan UK, innovation is at the heart of our client offerings, and we help companies to further improve their efficiency with modern processes and technologies, such as Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Our consultants are at the heart of everything we do, and we have been recertified as a 2025 Great Place to Work. This achievement not only highlights Talan UK's positive organisational culture but also strengthens its reputation as an employer of choice within the industry. We invest heavily in the training and development of our teams and hold regular socials in each region to encourage engagement and network building. Job Description We are looking for looking for experienced and dynamic Consultants to join our existing team. As a SAS Data Engineering Consultant, you will engage with our clients daily, working to understand their challenges and to deliver solutions. You will be based from one of our regional offices or on client site. Your skills and attributes for success: An excellent team player and able to work independently. A self-starter who is proactive in nature. Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentational skills. Ability to build internal and external relationships. Effective negotiating and influencing skills. Ability to think creatively and propose innovative solutions. Strong self-developer. Qualifications To qualify for this role, you must have: Multi-skilled experience in one or more of the following disciplines: Data Management, Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, Data Modelling, Data Quality, Data Integration, Data Analytics, Data Visualisation, Data Science and Business Intelligence. Delivery experience using the following core technology: SAS (SAS EG, SAS DI, SAS Viya). An ability to write complex SQL queries. Project experience using one or more of the following technologies: Tableau, Python, Power BI, Cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP, Snowflake, Databricks). Project lifecycle experience, having played a leading role in the delivery of end-to-end projects, as 14, rue Pergolèse, Paris, Francewell as a familiarity with different development methodologies and disciplines (e.g. Agile, Waterfall Scrum, DevOps, Testing). Experience of leading technical and/or project teams. Technical Business Analysis experience. A proactive awareness of industry standards, regulations, and developments. Ideally, you'll also have: Experience of Relational Databases and Data Warehousing concepts. Experience of Enterprise ETL tools such as Informatica, Talend, Datastage or Alteryx. Project experience using the any of the following technologies: Hadoop, Spark, Scala, Oracle, Pega, Salesforce. Cross and multi-platform experience. Team building and leading. You must be: Willing to work on client sites, potentially for extended periods. Willing to travel for work purposes and be happy to stay away from home for extended periods. Eligible to work in the UK without restriction. Additional Information What we offer: BDP Plus - A reward programme whereby you accrue points to trade against a 3-month paid sabbatical or cash equivalent. 25 days holiday + bank holidays. 5 days holiday buy/sell option. Private medical insurance. Life cover. Cycle to work scheme. Eligibility for company pension scheme (5% employer contribution, salary sacrifice option). Employee assistance programme. Bespoke online learning via Udemy for Business.
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Talan UK is a leading Data Management and Analytics consultancy, working closely with leading software vendors and top industry experts across a range of sectors, unlocking value and insight from their data. At Talan UK, innovation is at the heart of our client offerings, and we help companies to further improve their efficiency with modern processes and technologies, such as Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Our consultants are at the heart of everything we do, and we have been recertified as a 2025 Great Place to Work. This achievement not only highlights Talan UK's positive organisational culture but also strengthens its reputation as an employer of choice within the industry. We invest heavily in the training and development of our teams and hold regular socials in each region to encourage engagement and network building. Job Description We are looking for looking for experienced and dynamic Consultants to join our existing team. As a SAS Data Engineering Consultant, you will engage with our clients daily, working to understand their challenges and to deliver solutions. You will be based from one of our regional offices or on client site. Your skills and attributes for success: An excellent team player and able to work independently. A self-starter who is proactive in nature. Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentational skills. Ability to build internal and external relationships. Effective negotiating and influencing skills. Ability to think creatively and propose innovative solutions. Strong self-developer. Qualifications To qualify for this role, you must have: Multi-skilled experience in one or more of the following disciplines: Data Management, Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, Data Modelling, Data Quality, Data Integration, Data Analytics, Data Visualisation, Data Science and Business Intelligence. Delivery experience using the following core technology: SAS (SAS EG, SAS DI, SAS Viya). An ability to write complex SQL queries. Project experience using one or more of the following technologies: Tableau, Python, Power BI, Cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP, Snowflake, Databricks). Project lifecycle experience, having played a leading role in the delivery of end-to-end projects, as 14, rue Pergolèse, Paris, Francewell as a familiarity with different development methodologies and disciplines (e.g. Agile, Waterfall Scrum, DevOps, Testing). Experience of leading technical and/or project teams. Technical Business Analysis experience. A proactive awareness of industry standards, regulations, and developments. Ideally, you'll also have: Experience of Relational Databases and Data Warehousing concepts. Experience of Enterprise ETL tools such as Informatica, Talend, Datastage or Alteryx. Project experience using the any of the following technologies: Hadoop, Spark, Scala, Oracle, Pega, Salesforce. Cross and multi-platform experience. Team building and leading. You must be: Willing to work on client sites, potentially for extended periods. Willing to travel for work purposes and be happy to stay away from home for extended periods. Eligible to work in the UK without restriction. Additional Information What we offer: BDP Plus - A reward programme whereby you accrue points to trade against a 3-month paid sabbatical or cash equivalent. 25 days holiday + bank holidays. 5 days holiday buy/sell option. Private medical insurance. Life cover. Cycle to work scheme. Eligibility for company pension scheme (5% employer contribution, salary sacrifice option). Employee assistance programme. Bespoke online learning via Udemy for Business.
Talan is an international consulting group in innovation and transformation through technology. For 20 years, Talan has been advising companies and administrations. The group supports them and implements their transformation and innovation projects internationally. Present on five continents, the group achieved a turnover of 800 million euros in 2024 for more than 8,000 consultants and aims to exceed the one billion € turnover mark by 2025. For one of our clients, we are seeking a talented Drupal Full Stack Web Developer. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Drupal-based web applications. Job Description Develop and maintain custom Drupal modules, themes, and distributions. Implement and optimize Drupal configurations, content types, views, and taxonomy. Integrate third-party APIs and external services. Collaborate with UI/UX designers, project managers, and QA teams to deliver robust digital solutions. Ensure code quality through code reviews, automated testing, and adherence to development best practices. Manage deployments and environments using tools like Git, Docker, or CI/CD pipelines. Troubleshoot bugs and performance issues across the stack. Qualifications 3+ years of experience working with Drupal 8/9/10 in full-stack development roles. Experience with Twig, Drupal theming, and the Drupal templating system. Familiarity with Drupal APIs and custom module development. Proficient in front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS (SASS/LESS), and modern JS frameworks (React, Vue.js, etc.). Understanding of RESTful services and API integrations. Version control using Git (GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket). Experience working in Agile environments. Knowledge of web security best practices and performance optimization.
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Talan is an international consulting group in innovation and transformation through technology. For 20 years, Talan has been advising companies and administrations. The group supports them and implements their transformation and innovation projects internationally. Present on five continents, the group achieved a turnover of 800 million euros in 2024 for more than 8,000 consultants and aims to exceed the one billion € turnover mark by 2025. For one of our clients, we are seeking a talented Drupal Full Stack Web Developer. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Drupal-based web applications. Job Description Develop and maintain custom Drupal modules, themes, and distributions. Implement and optimize Drupal configurations, content types, views, and taxonomy. Integrate third-party APIs and external services. Collaborate with UI/UX designers, project managers, and QA teams to deliver robust digital solutions. Ensure code quality through code reviews, automated testing, and adherence to development best practices. Manage deployments and environments using tools like Git, Docker, or CI/CD pipelines. Troubleshoot bugs and performance issues across the stack. Qualifications 3+ years of experience working with Drupal 8/9/10 in full-stack development roles. Experience with Twig, Drupal theming, and the Drupal templating system. Familiarity with Drupal APIs and custom module development. Proficient in front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS (SASS/LESS), and modern JS frameworks (React, Vue.js, etc.). Understanding of RESTful services and API integrations. Version control using Git (GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket). Experience working in Agile environments. Knowledge of web security best practices and performance optimization.
A consulting firm is seeking a front-end developer for their Issuemaster real-time web application in Greater London. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience with Angular, 3 years with Typescript, and expertise in real-time web application development. Responsibilities include developing business functionalities, ensuring code quality, and contributor to project design. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and good communication abilities, and be comfortable in an Agile environment.
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
A consulting firm is seeking a front-end developer for their Issuemaster real-time web application in Greater London. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience with Angular, 3 years with Typescript, and expertise in real-time web application development. Responsibilities include developing business functionalities, ensuring code quality, and contributor to project design. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and good communication abilities, and be comfortable in an Agile environment.
London or Birmingham office, hybrid working Talan (part of the Talan Group) is an expert provider of professional services. Our vision and mission is to take positive action in a complex world for the future good of people and the environment and to enlighten and enable our clients' transformation in an increasingly complex world. We are purpose-driven, working across multiple sectors, tackling social and environmental challenges, improving and simplify the way markets work, harnessing the power of digital transformation and ensuring data is protected and used ethically. Established in 2002 as Gemserv Limited, Talan provides a range of consultancy and outsourcing capabilities including programme management, market design and governance. We also have extensive and award-winning capabilities across cyber security, data privacy and digital transformation. We are a B Corp, IIP Gold accredited and Great Place to Work accredited. The nature of what we do means we are very much a people business. The contribution every member of the team makes to our diverse range of experience, skills and personalities is valued. We invest heavily in learning and development to enable our people to develop skills and gain experience which will enhance career prospects for life. Many who started their careers with us have rapidly progressed to more senior positions. No two days are the same, but we believe in a flexible approach to working which we know our employees value. Job Description The Role To apply for this role, please submit your CV along with a cover letter. The role sits within a small, dynamic, and impactful team. You will be joining the Policy Insights and Engagement team, which works across all our low carbon projects, helping our clients understand what net zero means to them, assess the challenges, and identify solutions. A key part of the role is advising on how our clients can influence change. The successful applicant will be interested in low carbon policy, shaping energy markets, and be able to provide objective, evidence based arguments that influence how we think about, generate, and use energy. Our work is designed to strengthen the voice of our clients to influence change at a national level and to ensure that we transition to a low carbon economy, protect our environment, and minimise the impact of climate change. You will work across a portfolio of clients, including trade associations, low carbon technology manufacturers, local authorities, and national government across the sustainability, heat decarbonisation, energy efficiency, and smart tech debates. The successful applicant will have a demonstrated interest in low carbon energy or sustainability and the potential to develop deep subject matter expertise. Candidates must be organised and methodical, whilst also having the ability to manage competing workloads. Technical understanding of energy efficiency and retrofit technologies would be very valuable. This is a great opportunity for an individual interested in sustainability and the low carbon transition to work within a highly motivated team to help achieve action on climate change. Responsibilities Work across a diverse portfolio of government funding programmes, public affairs tasks, and research projects. This will involve identifying and coordinating inputs from other members of the Gemserv team. Lead delivery teams that conduct desk based research that analyses low carbon policy proposals (related to energy, buildings, and other environmental issues), and industry changes. Quality assure/review the work of junior team members to ensure client satisfaction and high standards are met. Author reports including policy position or advocacy papers, market research reports, policy insight pieces, client briefings, blogs, and contribute content for other works where necessary. Support the delivery of innovation projects and government funding schemes by providing administrative support, inclusive of drafting correspondence, document processing, and analytics. Leading the delivery of and coordinating workshops and events using a variety of tools to gain insight and encourage debate. Visualise data and present findings in an impactful way to engage stakeholders. Integrate and articulate client positions in responses to government consultations, inquiries, and calls for evidence. Keep abreast of policy and parliamentary developments and deliver insight to clients and the team. Present briefings, research findings for and with (potential and current) clients, at external events and at meetings with a variety of organisations. Support the development of research methodologies to support evidence based policy recommendations. Attend meetings with government officials and key stakeholders to communicate client positions and influence the policy landscape. Support business development activities by identifying opportunities for growth through networking and developing good relationships with people in the industry. Competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package Office Location - London or Birmingham, hybrid working To apply for this role, please submit your CV along with a cover letter. Qualifications Requirements Experience and qualifications - the successful applicant will have a relevant degree (2:1 minimum), for example, climate change, energy, geography, politics, or sustainability, etc. Research, industry, or government experience would be beneficial. They will ideally have 1 3 years of professional experience in a research, consulting, or project management role. Communication - we need to be able to convert complex issues into easily understood analysis, reportsand presentations. We regularly develop and publish high quality reports proposing policy solutions to the Government and industry. Attention to detail and the ability to produce clear, concise and accurate written documentation is essential. You will need excellent oral communication skills and feel confident communicating your ideas appropriately at all levels of the organisations that we engage with. This will include leading and presenting at meetings, roundtables, and conferences. Organisation and time management - the nature of our work requires an ability to handle competing priorities/deadlines whilst delivering high quality outputs. We are looking for someone who is well organised and can develop and implement work plans to ensure that deadlines are met. Relationship building - an important part of the role is to develop successful relationships with clients, policy makers and other relevant stakeholders. You will be able to build strong relationships internally and externally; you will be a successful team player who is committed to working collaboratively. Passion and dedication - we are passionate about the low carbon transition, and we are dedicated to ensuring that the future of our planet is both different and better and we want you to share that passion. The successful applicant will demonstrate a passion for supporting the move to a greener economy. Technical understanding and experience of energy efficiency and retrofit technologies would be advantageous but is not a prerequisite Upon employment, employees should also have a sound awareness of the Company's Information, Quality, Environmental and Energy Management Systems. Additional Information WHAT WE OFFER 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Reward and recognition schemes Flexible working Private Bupa healthcare Life Assurance (up to 4 times annual salary) Matched pension contributions Season Ticket Loan Cycle to work scheme Buy and Sell annual leave Reimbursement of eye test and up to £50 towards glasses or contacts Corporate gym rates Employee Assistance Programme Summer and Christmas parties, along with monthly
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
London or Birmingham office, hybrid working Talan (part of the Talan Group) is an expert provider of professional services. Our vision and mission is to take positive action in a complex world for the future good of people and the environment and to enlighten and enable our clients' transformation in an increasingly complex world. We are purpose-driven, working across multiple sectors, tackling social and environmental challenges, improving and simplify the way markets work, harnessing the power of digital transformation and ensuring data is protected and used ethically. Established in 2002 as Gemserv Limited, Talan provides a range of consultancy and outsourcing capabilities including programme management, market design and governance. We also have extensive and award-winning capabilities across cyber security, data privacy and digital transformation. We are a B Corp, IIP Gold accredited and Great Place to Work accredited. The nature of what we do means we are very much a people business. The contribution every member of the team makes to our diverse range of experience, skills and personalities is valued. We invest heavily in learning and development to enable our people to develop skills and gain experience which will enhance career prospects for life. Many who started their careers with us have rapidly progressed to more senior positions. No two days are the same, but we believe in a flexible approach to working which we know our employees value. Job Description The Role To apply for this role, please submit your CV along with a cover letter. The role sits within a small, dynamic, and impactful team. You will be joining the Policy Insights and Engagement team, which works across all our low carbon projects, helping our clients understand what net zero means to them, assess the challenges, and identify solutions. A key part of the role is advising on how our clients can influence change. The successful applicant will be interested in low carbon policy, shaping energy markets, and be able to provide objective, evidence based arguments that influence how we think about, generate, and use energy. Our work is designed to strengthen the voice of our clients to influence change at a national level and to ensure that we transition to a low carbon economy, protect our environment, and minimise the impact of climate change. You will work across a portfolio of clients, including trade associations, low carbon technology manufacturers, local authorities, and national government across the sustainability, heat decarbonisation, energy efficiency, and smart tech debates. The successful applicant will have a demonstrated interest in low carbon energy or sustainability and the potential to develop deep subject matter expertise. Candidates must be organised and methodical, whilst also having the ability to manage competing workloads. Technical understanding of energy efficiency and retrofit technologies would be very valuable. This is a great opportunity for an individual interested in sustainability and the low carbon transition to work within a highly motivated team to help achieve action on climate change. Responsibilities Work across a diverse portfolio of government funding programmes, public affairs tasks, and research projects. This will involve identifying and coordinating inputs from other members of the Gemserv team. Lead delivery teams that conduct desk based research that analyses low carbon policy proposals (related to energy, buildings, and other environmental issues), and industry changes. Quality assure/review the work of junior team members to ensure client satisfaction and high standards are met. Author reports including policy position or advocacy papers, market research reports, policy insight pieces, client briefings, blogs, and contribute content for other works where necessary. Support the delivery of innovation projects and government funding schemes by providing administrative support, inclusive of drafting correspondence, document processing, and analytics. Leading the delivery of and coordinating workshops and events using a variety of tools to gain insight and encourage debate. Visualise data and present findings in an impactful way to engage stakeholders. Integrate and articulate client positions in responses to government consultations, inquiries, and calls for evidence. Keep abreast of policy and parliamentary developments and deliver insight to clients and the team. Present briefings, research findings for and with (potential and current) clients, at external events and at meetings with a variety of organisations. Support the development of research methodologies to support evidence based policy recommendations. Attend meetings with government officials and key stakeholders to communicate client positions and influence the policy landscape. Support business development activities by identifying opportunities for growth through networking and developing good relationships with people in the industry. Competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package Office Location - London or Birmingham, hybrid working To apply for this role, please submit your CV along with a cover letter. Qualifications Requirements Experience and qualifications - the successful applicant will have a relevant degree (2:1 minimum), for example, climate change, energy, geography, politics, or sustainability, etc. Research, industry, or government experience would be beneficial. They will ideally have 1 3 years of professional experience in a research, consulting, or project management role. Communication - we need to be able to convert complex issues into easily understood analysis, reportsand presentations. We regularly develop and publish high quality reports proposing policy solutions to the Government and industry. Attention to detail and the ability to produce clear, concise and accurate written documentation is essential. You will need excellent oral communication skills and feel confident communicating your ideas appropriately at all levels of the organisations that we engage with. This will include leading and presenting at meetings, roundtables, and conferences. Organisation and time management - the nature of our work requires an ability to handle competing priorities/deadlines whilst delivering high quality outputs. We are looking for someone who is well organised and can develop and implement work plans to ensure that deadlines are met. Relationship building - an important part of the role is to develop successful relationships with clients, policy makers and other relevant stakeholders. You will be able to build strong relationships internally and externally; you will be a successful team player who is committed to working collaboratively. Passion and dedication - we are passionate about the low carbon transition, and we are dedicated to ensuring that the future of our planet is both different and better and we want you to share that passion. The successful applicant will demonstrate a passion for supporting the move to a greener economy. Technical understanding and experience of energy efficiency and retrofit technologies would be advantageous but is not a prerequisite Upon employment, employees should also have a sound awareness of the Company's Information, Quality, Environmental and Energy Management Systems. Additional Information WHAT WE OFFER 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Reward and recognition schemes Flexible working Private Bupa healthcare Life Assurance (up to 4 times annual salary) Matched pension contributions Season Ticket Loan Cycle to work scheme Buy and Sell annual leave Reimbursement of eye test and up to £50 towards glasses or contacts Corporate gym rates Employee Assistance Programme Summer and Christmas parties, along with monthly
Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days in office) Type: Full-time Are you ready to step into a high-performance environment at the heart of global markets? We're looking for a motivated and technically skilled eTrading Production Support Engineer to join our fast-paced Application Support team based in London. You'll be part of a global organisation, supporting cutting-edge eTrading platforms used across key financial hubs including New York, Tokyo, and Singapore. What You'll Do: Oversee the day-to-day production support for critical FX applications Monitor system health, perform capacity and performance management, and resolve incidents efficiently Lead change management activities, including planning, scheduling, and implementing upgrades Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and infrastructure teams to enhance platform performance, stability, and low-latency capabilities Develop automation tools and scripts to support operational efficiency Take ownership of specific applications and tools, becoming the subject matter expert in those areas Participate in an on-call rota and occasional weekend work to support production deployments What We're Looking For: Strong Python scripting skills for building tools and automation Solid understanding of Linux (Red Hat) , with a focus on performance tuning Broad IT knowledge, preferably within a trading or financial services environment Hands-on experience with: Scripting : Python, Shell, SQL DevOps tools : Jenkins, Ansible, Artifactory Monitoring : ITRS Geneos, Zabbix, or similar Networking : solid understanding of firewall infrastructure and multicast messaging Very keen to understand your: Familiarity with electronic trading systems (FX or other asset classes) Exposure to low-latency, high-availability trading environments Project delivery experience in a production or infrastructure setting We need someone who is: Strong communicator and natural collaborator Analytical thinker with a hands-on approach to problem solving Organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling multiple priorities Self-starter with the drive to learn new technologies and systems quickly
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days in office) Type: Full-time Are you ready to step into a high-performance environment at the heart of global markets? We're looking for a motivated and technically skilled eTrading Production Support Engineer to join our fast-paced Application Support team based in London. You'll be part of a global organisation, supporting cutting-edge eTrading platforms used across key financial hubs including New York, Tokyo, and Singapore. What You'll Do: Oversee the day-to-day production support for critical FX applications Monitor system health, perform capacity and performance management, and resolve incidents efficiently Lead change management activities, including planning, scheduling, and implementing upgrades Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and infrastructure teams to enhance platform performance, stability, and low-latency capabilities Develop automation tools and scripts to support operational efficiency Take ownership of specific applications and tools, becoming the subject matter expert in those areas Participate in an on-call rota and occasional weekend work to support production deployments What We're Looking For: Strong Python scripting skills for building tools and automation Solid understanding of Linux (Red Hat) , with a focus on performance tuning Broad IT knowledge, preferably within a trading or financial services environment Hands-on experience with: Scripting : Python, Shell, SQL DevOps tools : Jenkins, Ansible, Artifactory Monitoring : ITRS Geneos, Zabbix, or similar Networking : solid understanding of firewall infrastructure and multicast messaging Very keen to understand your: Familiarity with electronic trading systems (FX or other asset classes) Exposure to low-latency, high-availability trading environments Project delivery experience in a production or infrastructure setting We need someone who is: Strong communicator and natural collaborator Analytical thinker with a hands-on approach to problem solving Organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling multiple priorities Self-starter with the drive to learn new technologies and systems quickly