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Software Engineer - C# .NET, Azure Cloud, Southampton (Hybrid, Remote or flexible working options) 55,000 - 60,000 per annum + 10% bonus + excellent benefits Are you a skilled .NET Core Software Developer with a passion for innovation on the Azure Cloud platform and want to solve genuinely complex problems rarely seen at most companies? Do you want to continue learning? Join the team of top-flight developers, testers, and architects in a developer centric model, as this company push technology boundaries and drive ongoing innovation in one of the world's leading financial software products. There is an office in Southampton where most of the team work on Thursday's in the office. Why apply?: Join a developer centric workplace that maintains a strong relationship with Microsoft, collaborating closely with product teams in the US and attending a major Technology conference in Seattle. Work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to improving the Azure platform and building great solutions and software to handle high throughput of data for financial calculations and modelling. Experience a phenomenal insight into software development and the opportunity to work with some of the UK's top technologists in a dynamic, fun and enjoyable work environment. Engage in regular pair programming with senior developers, emphasizing learning, progression, and career development, solving highly complex problems. Key Technologies: Tech Stack: C#, ASP.NET, Object-Oriented programming and design patterns, JavaScript (AngularJS, ReactJS, or similar), Microsoft Azure or other cloud platforms, CI/CD DevOps exposure. Working Experience: Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and hands-on development experience in a professional environment. What the current team say: You gain deep expertise in Azure and cloud computing, being one of the largest consumers of Azure in the UK. Fostering a strong relationship with Microsoft, influencing the direction of their cloud products. Work with a passionate, collaborative team of experienced professionals who mentor and help realise your potential. Enjoy a predominantly remote working environment, with a central office location and excellent transport links if you choose to work from the office. Experience a great team culture with regular social events, generous annual leave and working arrangement Attend an annual technology forum in the US. If you are a C# .NET developer who loves technology, enjoys feedback, improving and eager to build great software and solve real-world problems, apply and become a part of an innovative and enthusiastic team.

Senior Systems Engineer - Defence Bristol (Hybrid) £45,000-£65,000 + Benefits SC Clearance (or eligible to obtain) Are you interested in the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most advanced defence systems and technologies? Do you have the engineering expertise and drive to support the delivery of mission-critical programmes for the MOD? If so, we are seeking for Systems Engineers to suppo click apply for full job details

Embedded Software Engineer - Defence Communications Location: Peterborough (Hybrid - 3 days per week on-site) Salary: £45-60k + Excellent Benefits Clearance: Must be eligible for BPSS Join a world-class engineering team at the heart of aviation safety. This is a great opportunity for an Embedded Software Engineer to take ownership of technically complex projects that make a real-world difference in ci click apply for full job details

Software Developer (ERP Application) Location: Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh Salary: Circa £50,000 An ERP solutions company is hiring for a Developer to join their growing team. With clients across manufacturing, distribution, customer service, and construction, this is a chance to design and deliver ERP solutions that make a real impact click apply for full job details

SOC Lead - Defence & National Security Location: Farnborough (Hybrid) Salary: £65,000 or £450 per day outside IR35 Clearance: Must be eligible for UK SC clearance and Sole British Citizen This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SOC Lead to take ownership of a high-performing Security Operations Centre working on critical defence and national security projects click apply for full job details

Governance Partner - 6 Month FTC Salary: Up to £46,330 Location: Hybrid (occasional travel to Andover or London) Are you passionate about governance, compliance, and enabling senior leaders to deliver effectively? We're looking for an experienced Governance Partner to join a forward-thinking organisation on a 6-month fixed-term contract click apply for full job details

HR Talent Management / Experience Lead or Coordinator 6 Month initial Contract London based (Apply online only) per day inside IR35 Working for a global organisation as Talent management lead or coordinator you'll help shape and improve the tools and experiences used by employees, managers and HR teams. This is a hands-on role where you'll be working across a mix of ongoing talent processes (like performance reviews) as well as broader, one-off pieces of work (like coaching or onboarding). It's a great opportunity if you enjoy making things better through design, listening to feedback, and creating clear, user-friendly experiences that work for everyone. What you'll be doing Designing talent tools and processes that are simple, effective and meet the needs of different users Listening to feedback from employees, managers and HR teams - and using it to make improvements Working across both regular (cyclical) processes like performance reviews, and ad hoc initiatives like onboarding or coaching Helping roll out tools and products in a way that's easy to understand and use Writing clear documentation and user guides for different audiences Looking at data and feedback to see what's working and what could be improved Working with other teams to make sure everything fits together across HR systems Sharing ideas, plans and updates with stakeholders and senior leaders What you'll bring Experience in talent management, product design or a similar role Comfortable designing experiences that work well for users - and improving them over time Confident working with feedback, research and data Able to communicate clearly with different audiences and teams Organised, proactive, and able to manage your own workload It would be great if you also have: Experience working in large, complex organisations (especially matrix structures) Knowledge of Agile or design thinking approaches Understanding of HR systems and how they link together Any relevant certifications in talent, HR or design This is working within a global team of four, collaborating closely with HR stakeholders across the UK, US, and Philippines. The role offers hands-on involvement in key HR processes like onboarding, goal setting, and performance reviews, with potential for extension or permanency. Ideal for someone pursuing a career in HR, it provides broad exposure to global HR functions, requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset. If you are at coordiantor level, please apply as they will take someone who is not at the lead or manager level. If you're someone who enjoys solving problems, improving how things work, and making a real impact on employee experience - this could be a great fit.

Major Incident and Change Manager - Defence & National Security Location: Farnborough (Hybrid) Salary: 75,000 + excellent benefits Clearance: Must be eligible for UK SC clearance + UK Eyes Only (UKEO) A growing consultancy working on high-profile defence and national security programmes is looking for a Major Incident and Change Manager to strengthen its IT Service Management capability. This is a pivotal role, combining structured change management with rapid, decisive leadership of major incidents in complex, secure environments. You'll be at the heart of keeping services resilient, ensuring incidents are resolved with minimal disruption, and changes are delivered in a controlled and visible way. If you want to work in a business where your decisions directly influence operational outcomes, this role offers the autonomy and scope to make a lasting impact. What you'll be doing Leading the response to all major incidents, ensuring timely investigation, resolution and communications to stakeholders Driving structured post-incident reviews, root cause analysis and tracking actions to completion Managing and chairing Change Advisory Boards in line with ITIL processes Ensuring risk and impact assessments are completed, approvals secured, and changes communicated effectively Maintaining an accurate change schedule and updating the CMDB to reflect the live environment Identifying and delivering service improvements across incident and change processes Supporting wider IT operations and cross-functional training to strengthen incident/change readiness What you'll bring Strong experience managing major incidents and driving change processes in line with ITIL best practice Proven ability to lead response teams in high-pressure environments Excellent stakeholder communication skills, including crisis comms to senior leadership and customers Experience running Change Advisory Boards and maintaining change schedules Ability to identify and implement continuous improvements in ITSM processes Organised, adaptable and resilient with a collaborative leadership style Why this role? Work at the heart of a business delivering critical services to defence and national security clients Take full ownership of major incident and change processes in a growing, future-focused environment Hybrid working with modern tools, autonomy and direct access to leadership Excellent benefits including contributory pension, private medical, bonus scheme and strong investment in professional development

Embedded Software Engineer - Defence Communications Location: Peterborough (Hybrid - 3 days per week on-site) Salary: 45-60k + Excellent Benefits Clearance: Must be eligible for BPSS Join a world-class engineering team at the heart of aviation safety. This is a great opportunity for an Embedded Software Engineer to take ownership of technically complex projects that make a real-world difference in civilian and defence air traffic systems. As part of a 50-strong engineering function, you'll work across the full embedded software lifecycle-designing, coding, testing and supporting high-integrity communication systems. If you want to work on cutting-edge systems, progress your career, and be part of something that truly matters, this could be for you. You may be reading this and only have a couple of years' experience - that's fine, this role is not for someone that is senior and still on the upward path of learning, finding their feet and want a great place to continue their career. What you'll be doing You'll be developing embedded software for advanced radio and communication systems, covering architectural and detailed design, algorithm development, coding, debugging, and unit testing. You'll support test and acceptance activities, prepare technical documentation, and contribute to design/code reviews. On smaller projects you may also act as the technical authority, supporting the Project Engineer to coordinate activities and ensure quality delivery. What you'll bring A few years' experience in embedded software design and implementation Proficiency in C and/or C++ programming, with experience of Linux environments Exposure to Rust or Go (beneficial) Knowledge of modelling tools (e.g. Mathworks, MATLAB, NumPy) Understanding of VoIP and network protocols Eligible for BPPS (Basic security clearance) Why this role? Work on essential systems trusted by civilian and defence aviation worldwide Be part of a collaborative team environment with long-term project pipelines Platinum-level Investors in People accreditation reflects the career development culture here Future-focused business where innovation and continuous improvement are part of the DNA You'll get 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, enhanced pension contributions up to 8%, private healthcare, a subsidised canteen, cycle-to-work scheme, and more. The flexitime system lets you bank an extra day off each month, and there's a strong focus on continuous learning and development.

Product Manager - Digital Customer Journeys 55-60k + Bonus + Private Medical + Great Benefits (Hybrid - offices in Bournemouth or London Are you a product manager with expertise in digital e-commerce and customer experience design? Can you work at a senior level to shape and deliver impactful digital journeys? Working for an ever-growing global company where you can develop, progress, be mentored and mentor others. You will be joining a cross-functional team who lead the way in creating a best-in-class digital customer experience. You will be part of a friendly, professional and successful team. Want to progress to a leadership position? This company are set up to help you grow and there is lots of people around you to help develop. There is a great benefits package on offer and the opportunity to continue and grow your career further. Ultimately, you will lead the way in improving a key part of the customer journey, used by thousands of people, shaping and delivering features that release real business and customer value. You will manage the roadmap and backlog, facilitate design and ideation sessions, and collaborate with engineering, UX, research, and stakeholders to solve problems and deliver customer-first digital solutions. Collaboration is key, with responsibilities including engaging with stakeholders to align on business requirements and product design. Three key skills required: Strong background in digital e-commerce and customer experience design Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills Ability to align product vision with business strategy and customer outcomes Flexibility with working patterns and location are fine. You can work out of Bournemouth or London, in modern state of the art offices on a hybrid basis 2 days per week Really good benefits package with private medical, enhanced pension, bonus scheme and flexible working arrangements. Join a team who love delivering the best-in-class digital journeys for their customers.

SOC Lead - Defence & National Security Location: Farnborough (Hybrid) Salary: 65,000 or 450 per day outside IR35 Clearance: Must be eligible for UK SC clearance and Sole British Citizen This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SOC Lead to take ownership of a high-performing Security Operations Centre working on critical defence and national security projects. You'll lead day-to-day SOC operations, drive incident response, and mentor analysts to strengthen detection and response capability against evolving threats. If you want to combine technical depth with leadership responsibility, this role offers both the challenge and the opportunity to shape how cyber resilience is delivered in secure environments. What you'll be doing Leading daily SOC operations, task prioritisation and shift management Acting as the escalation point for complex incidents and investigations Reviewing, tuning and enhancing detection rules, alerts and playbooks in SIEM/SOAR tools Providing mentorship and technical guidance to SOC analysts Driving post-incident reviews, root cause analysis and continuous improvement Conducting proactive threat hunting and supporting compliance/audit requirements Collaborating with wider IT/security teams to improve detection and response capability What you'll bring 3+ years' experience in a SOC or security operations role Strong knowledge of incident detection, response and threat analysis Hands-on experience with SIEM, SOAR and endpoint detection tools Excellent problem-solving, analytical and communication skills A degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience Relevant certifications such as GCIA, GCIH, CEH or CompTIA CySA+ (desirable) Why this role? Lead SOC capability on projects that truly matter in defence and national security Work in a future-focused environment with strong investment in cyber capability Hybrid working with modern tools and methodologies Excellent benefits including contributory pension, medical cover, bonus scheme and continuous learning opportunities

Security Assurance Architect - Defence & National Security (DV Cleared) - Outside IR35 Location: Farnborough / Hybrid Clearance: DV Cleared Outside IR35 £600-700 per day, long term projects Looking to use your security architecture and assurance to make a real difference on high-impact defence and national security projects? This Digital Innovations & Delivery partner has impressive year-on-year click apply for full job details

IT Commercial Contracts Manager (24-Month Fixed-Term Contract), 40-45k + excellent benefits (44 days total holiday & 20% pension scheme) Do you have a public sector or university background, with an understanding of contract management and IT or software life cycle? Do you have a keen eye for detail and good with stakeholders? This role is for a proactive IT Commercial Contracts Manager supporting high-impact IT projects through commercial oversight and operational excellence. You'll manage IT service contracts, provide commercial guidance, ensure legal and policy compliance, and oversee supplier relationships to drive value and continuous improvement. Collaborating closely with internal teams, Procurement, and Legal, you'll shape SLAs, KPIs, and futureproof contracts. The role requires experience managing software and systems contracts, strong communication, independent workload management, adaptability, and a strategic mindset. Proven commercial operations experience within a technology environment, including contract review and supplier performance management, is essential. You will play a key part in supporting the delivery of several high-impact strategic projects, with a focus on commercial oversight and operational excellence. You will be the main point of contact for technology purchasing and contract needs across the organisation. This is hybrid working with either one of two days per week on site in Southampton, and the rest home working. There is an extensive enhanced benefits packaging including (44 days total leave) 30 days annual leave + 6 closure days + bank holidays and a pension of 14.5% from the employer when you put 6.1% in. This is a fun place to work with great stakeholders to work with. Don't worry - this is not a highly technical role. You just need to have an awareness of IT / technology processes, vendors and lifecycle, with strong contract management skills.

Systems Safety Engineer (Submarines) 60-70k + Bonus + Private Medical + enhanced pension + 4 days WFH / 1 day Bristol office (9 day fortnight working pattern) Do you want to work on some of the most exciting, complex and technical challenging projects across Defence? Working for growing consultancy with an excellent track record, you will be the Systems Safety Engineer across a range of defence projects focusing on Submarine & Maritime projects. You will be working on complex, technical, exciting and challenging projects with an excellent benefits package and flexible and hybrid working (1 day in the office / 4 days WFH). This company's benefits package is excellent and creates an environment to thrive. Benefits include; Company Bonus, Private Medical, enhanced pension, EV salary sacrifice scheme, quarterly social events, 4 days WFH/1 day in Bristol & flexible working and a 9 day fortnight working pattern available. They will also support you through training & certifications required. You will need experience in producing Safety Reports and Plans, including Safety Case Reports and Safety Management Plans, with a focus on Hazard Identification and Analysis, especially within UK Submarine programs. A background in safety assessment, Hazard Log Management and Systems Engineering principles is essential. Familiarity with DE&S and ASEMS processes is a must, along with the ability to manage multiple projects. Desirable qualifications include experience with Fault Tree Analysis, Requirements Management, and Failure Modes Effects Analysis. Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering, IEC 61508, and safety assurance for software/hardware is beneficial. Ideal candidates will have an Engineering degree, be Chartered (CEng), or have equivalent experience. UK Nationals eligible for UK Security Clearance are required as this is UK Eyes Only.

Cost Engineering Consultant, Bristol (Hybrid working), 50-65k Do you want to work for a leading consultancy in the science & Technology sector, who are growing and seeking a cost engineering consultant? If you have a consultative mindset and a strong background in cost engineering as a cost engineer or cost analyst, please apply. This would be hybrid working in the Bristol Office. This is an opportunity if you are passionate about the defence & science industry to contribute to critical procurement decisions and cost management. You will need to have proven experience in a Cost Engineering or Analyst role and a background in defence or science. A professional qualification such as CCEA is essential, along with strong knowledge of risk analysis, cost modelling, and procurement estimation. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are also required, as well as the ability to travel across the UK when needed. If you enjoy a dynamic, fast-paced work environment with opportunities for career development and training, then this consultancy can offer that. Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK and be willing to undergo BPSS and SC clearance checks.

Graphic Design Consultant Role, Corporate Real Estate, 30-35k + car allowance + 10% bonus, London Hybrid working Are you a creative individual with a flair for graphic design? Do you want to bring your design skills to a dynamic corporate real estate environment? We're looking for a consultant-level professional with strong Graphic Design skills to support the consulting team on proposals, RFPs, collateral building, and more! Your Role: Work alongside workplace and real estate consultants to create compelling presentations, reports, marketing materials, and intranet content. Help develop and refine visual assets for various internal and external projects. Contribute your creativity to enhance our team's overall proposal and collateral quality. What You Get: Salary : 30,000 - 35,000 base salary Car Allowance : 3,000 Bonus : 10% discretionary bonus Location : London-based with hybrid working options Additional Benefits : Pension, Health Insurance, 25 days holiday (+ 2 leave days in December), option to purchase additional holidays, and a wide range of self-selected benefits annually Career Development Opportunity: You'll have the opportunity to grow your career within the real estate consulting and discover your path within the company. A supportive environment for learning and development. Hybrid work flexibility, great team culture, and a chance to make an impact with your creative designs. Your experience: Graphic design expertise, particularly in creating presentations, reports, marketing collateral, and web content. A collaborative, motivated, and creative team player. While experience in real estate and consulting is helpful, it's not a requirement. You can develop in these areas. If you're ready to combine your graphic design talent with the world of real estate consulting, apply now.

Functional Data Lead, Outside IR35, (Apply online only) per day, London 2-3 days per week hybrid, 6 months initial contract Contract role for a functional data consultant for a global company. This company are going through a global ERP transformation and data overhaul and as such, require a functional data consultant to bridge the gap between global and local teams at a functional level. This would suit someone who has a very sound background and knowledge in data tools and data architecture, and strong stakeholder engagement, able to understand data strategies and managing demand. You will be responsible for managing data local data needs & expectations, legacy BI support, and the transition from local to global data solutions. You will need to have a strong background in data management, business intelligence, stakeholder engagement, and agile methodologies, with experience in transformation & change management. You will need to have experience working with global teams, and a company that is transition data systems. This will be initially 6 months, outside iR35 and there is an on-site presence, where 2-3 days per week in the London office is the norm.

Release Manager, 50k + Bonus + Private Medical + great benefits, Bournemouth (Hybrid working) Are you a release manager looking for the next step in your career? Want to work somewhere with great career development opportunities and part of a fantastic technology team? Working for a very credible organisation where you can develop, progress and be mentored, you will be the release manager focused on the performance testing. As the Release Quality Manager, you'll play a key role in shaping and ensuring the quality of software releases across the IT Group. You'll oversee performance testing, managing a third-party team and collaborating with agile engineering teams to define and deliver the performance test roadmap. Your focus will be on embedding and governing testing standards, ensuring that software meets quality thresholds before production release. You'll work closely with various teams to align on best practices, drive continuous improvement, and validate software against engineering standards. This role requires strong analytical, communication, and influencing skills, as well as a deep understanding of testing methodologies and governance practices to ensure high-quality, defect-free releases. Flexibility with working patterns are encouraged and hybrid working with Bournemouth as the face 2 days per week is typical. Really good benefits package with private medical, enhanced pension, company bonus scheme and a flexible working arrangement.

Workplace Strategist London £60k + benefits Keen to shape the future of the workplace? Want to be backed by some of the best design talent in the UK? As the Workplace Strategist, you'll drive strategies optimising client workspaces for enhanced productivity and engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, shape innovative spaces, and influence positive change click apply for full job details