Overview Job Title: Senior Governance Lead - Financial Services Location: London (hybrid - 3 days on site per week) Salary/Rate: £795-895 per day inside IR34 Start Date: 03/08/2027 Job Type: Initial contract until 28/02/2027 Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Senior Governance Lead who comes from a banking/financial services background. Responsibilities / Objectives Own the EOL strategy and governance vision, setting direction and ensuring alignment to regulatory, risk and enterprise priorities. Establish and sponsor the EOL governance framework, including policy, accountability, decision rights and senior forums. Act as senior authority and escalation point for material EOL risk, regulatory exposure and delivery blockers. Influence and align senior business and technology leaders, securing ownership and sustained engagement. Shape the funding narrative to HO / Tokyo, clearly articulating value, risk reduction and outcomes. Ensure EOL is embedded into BAU and strategic planning, including inputs to the plan. The Senior EOL Governance Lead is accountable for defining and driving the end of life strategy and governance for a complex, multi year banking programme. Acting as the senior authority on EOL matters, the role ensures regulatory compliance, risk reduction and enterprise alignment while embedding EOL discipline into business as usual and long term strategic planning. EOL Strategy & Vision Own and set the EOL strategy and governance vision, defining clear direction aligned to regulatory expectations, risk appetite and enterprise priorities. Ensure EOL objectives are outcome-driven, measurable and aligned to the wider change portfolio. Governance Framework & Oversight Establish, sponsor and maintain the EOL governance framework, including policies, decision rights, accountability models and senior-level forums. Ensure consistent application of governance standards across business and technology domains. Risk, Regulation & Escalation Act as the senior authority and primary escalation point for material EOL risks, regulatory exposure and delivery blockers. Provide clear, defensible governance positions to support audit, regulatory engagement and senior management decision-making. Senior Stakeholder Influence Influence and align senior business and technology leaders, driving clear ownership and sustained engagement for EOL outcomes. Challenge appropriately, balancing delivery pragmatism with regulatory and risk obligations. Funding & Executive Narrative Shape and articulate the EOL funding narrative to Head Office / Tokyo, clearly evidencing value, risk reduction and strategic outcomes. Support investment decisions through robust governance insight and forward-looking risk analysis. Embedding into BAU & Strategy Ensure EOL governance is embedded into BAU processes, portfolio management and strategic planning. Provide authoritative EOL inputs into the strategic plan, ensuring sustainability beyond the programme lifecycle. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Proven experience leading governance for large-scale transformation programmes within regulated banking or financial services. Deep understanding of technology end-of-life, regulatory risk, legacy remediation and control frameworks. Strong executive-level stakeholder management and influencing capability. Experience operating as a senior escalation authority across business, technology and risk functions. Ability to translate complex delivery and risk topics into clear, compelling executive narratives. Strong governance mindset with the credibility to challenge, assure and drive accountability at senior levels. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer: Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Jul 11, 2026
Full time
Overview Job Title: Senior Governance Lead - Financial Services Location: London (hybrid - 3 days on site per week) Salary/Rate: £795-895 per day inside IR34 Start Date: 03/08/2027 Job Type: Initial contract until 28/02/2027 Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Senior Governance Lead who comes from a banking/financial services background. Responsibilities / Objectives Own the EOL strategy and governance vision, setting direction and ensuring alignment to regulatory, risk and enterprise priorities. Establish and sponsor the EOL governance framework, including policy, accountability, decision rights and senior forums. Act as senior authority and escalation point for material EOL risk, regulatory exposure and delivery blockers. Influence and align senior business and technology leaders, securing ownership and sustained engagement. Shape the funding narrative to HO / Tokyo, clearly articulating value, risk reduction and outcomes. Ensure EOL is embedded into BAU and strategic planning, including inputs to the plan. The Senior EOL Governance Lead is accountable for defining and driving the end of life strategy and governance for a complex, multi year banking programme. Acting as the senior authority on EOL matters, the role ensures regulatory compliance, risk reduction and enterprise alignment while embedding EOL discipline into business as usual and long term strategic planning. EOL Strategy & Vision Own and set the EOL strategy and governance vision, defining clear direction aligned to regulatory expectations, risk appetite and enterprise priorities. Ensure EOL objectives are outcome-driven, measurable and aligned to the wider change portfolio. Governance Framework & Oversight Establish, sponsor and maintain the EOL governance framework, including policies, decision rights, accountability models and senior-level forums. Ensure consistent application of governance standards across business and technology domains. Risk, Regulation & Escalation Act as the senior authority and primary escalation point for material EOL risks, regulatory exposure and delivery blockers. Provide clear, defensible governance positions to support audit, regulatory engagement and senior management decision-making. Senior Stakeholder Influence Influence and align senior business and technology leaders, driving clear ownership and sustained engagement for EOL outcomes. Challenge appropriately, balancing delivery pragmatism with regulatory and risk obligations. Funding & Executive Narrative Shape and articulate the EOL funding narrative to Head Office / Tokyo, clearly evidencing value, risk reduction and strategic outcomes. Support investment decisions through robust governance insight and forward-looking risk analysis. Embedding into BAU & Strategy Ensure EOL governance is embedded into BAU processes, portfolio management and strategic planning. Provide authoritative EOL inputs into the strategic plan, ensuring sustainability beyond the programme lifecycle. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Proven experience leading governance for large-scale transformation programmes within regulated banking or financial services. Deep understanding of technology end-of-life, regulatory risk, legacy remediation and control frameworks. Strong executive-level stakeholder management and influencing capability. Experience operating as a senior escalation authority across business, technology and risk functions. Ability to translate complex delivery and risk topics into clear, compelling executive narratives. Strong governance mindset with the credibility to challenge, assure and drive accountability at senior levels. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer: Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Job Title: Customer Care & AI Transformation Advisor - Telco Experience Location: London - 4 days per week onsite Salary/Rate: £900-1100 per day INSIDE IR35 Start Date: 27/07/2026 Job Type: Contract role - 6 months Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading telecommunications clients! They are currently looking for an experienced Customer Care & AI Transformation Advisor to join their team for a six-month contract. You will provide independent telecommunications customer care and AI expertise that helps the client assess market developments, evaluate opportunities and inform future customer service strategy. We are seeking an experienced telecommunications customer care leader to support a strategic initiative exploring how emerging AI technologies can enhance customer experience, improve service effectiveness and identify opportunities to scale best practices. This role is advisory in nature, designed to strengthen the programme's understanding of customer-care innovation, AI adoption and operational best practices. Bring practical experience of customer care innovation and transformation to inform strategic discussions and challenge assumptions. Share lessons learned from AI-enabled customer service programmes, drawing on direct operational experience. Evaluate practical applications of AI, automation and conversational technologies in customer service contexts. Provide independent, evidence-based challenge to vendor claims, market analysis and programme assumptions. Support the development of recommendations and strategic options through structured, fact-based analysis. Contribute to a clear understanding of opportunities, risks and dependencies to inform decision-making. Influence senior stakeholders through expertise and credibility rather than formal authority. Help leadership teams make well-informed decisions on AI adoption and customer care investment. Provide expert input to strategic discussions and programme deliverables throughout the engagement. Share operational best practices and practical perspectives on customer journey improvement and service transformation. Required Skills/Experience Essential Director-level telecommunications customer care leadership experience. Deep understanding of customer service operations and customer journeys. Demonstrated experience with AI, automation, conversational AI or digital customer-service technologies. Experience leading or advising major customer service improvement programmes. Strong ability to influence senior stakeholders through expertise and credibility rather than formal authority. Highly Desirable Telecommunications experience across cable, fixed, mobile or converged operators. Experience evaluating AI-enabled customer service solutions. Experience with customer experience improvement programmes. Experience working across multiple markets, business units or operating companies. Experience interacting with executive stakeholders and external partners. An experienced telecommunications customer-care leader with strong AI and customer-experience expertise, capable of influencing senior stakeholders, providing independent challenge and helping the client assess emerging opportunities through expertise, credibility and practical experience. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Jul 09, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Customer Care & AI Transformation Advisor - Telco Experience Location: London - 4 days per week onsite Salary/Rate: £900-1100 per day INSIDE IR35 Start Date: 27/07/2026 Job Type: Contract role - 6 months Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading telecommunications clients! They are currently looking for an experienced Customer Care & AI Transformation Advisor to join their team for a six-month contract. You will provide independent telecommunications customer care and AI expertise that helps the client assess market developments, evaluate opportunities and inform future customer service strategy. We are seeking an experienced telecommunications customer care leader to support a strategic initiative exploring how emerging AI technologies can enhance customer experience, improve service effectiveness and identify opportunities to scale best practices. This role is advisory in nature, designed to strengthen the programme's understanding of customer-care innovation, AI adoption and operational best practices. Bring practical experience of customer care innovation and transformation to inform strategic discussions and challenge assumptions. Share lessons learned from AI-enabled customer service programmes, drawing on direct operational experience. Evaluate practical applications of AI, automation and conversational technologies in customer service contexts. Provide independent, evidence-based challenge to vendor claims, market analysis and programme assumptions. Support the development of recommendations and strategic options through structured, fact-based analysis. Contribute to a clear understanding of opportunities, risks and dependencies to inform decision-making. Influence senior stakeholders through expertise and credibility rather than formal authority. Help leadership teams make well-informed decisions on AI adoption and customer care investment. Provide expert input to strategic discussions and programme deliverables throughout the engagement. Share operational best practices and practical perspectives on customer journey improvement and service transformation. Required Skills/Experience Essential Director-level telecommunications customer care leadership experience. Deep understanding of customer service operations and customer journeys. Demonstrated experience with AI, automation, conversational AI or digital customer-service technologies. Experience leading or advising major customer service improvement programmes. Strong ability to influence senior stakeholders through expertise and credibility rather than formal authority. Highly Desirable Telecommunications experience across cable, fixed, mobile or converged operators. Experience evaluating AI-enabled customer service solutions. Experience with customer experience improvement programmes. Experience working across multiple markets, business units or operating companies. Experience interacting with executive stakeholders and external partners. An experienced telecommunications customer-care leader with strong AI and customer-experience expertise, capable of influencing senior stakeholders, providing independent challenge and helping the client assess emerging opportunities through expertise, credibility and practical experience. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Square One Resources is seeking a Customer Care & AI Transformation Advisor with telecommunications experience for a 6-month contract in London. You will support strategic initiatives to enhance customer service and AI integration, delivering insights and recommendations. Ideal candidates should have director-level experience in telecommunications customer care, understand customer journeys, and influence senior stakeholders effectively. This role requires practical knowledge of AI technologies and customer service improvement programs.
Jul 09, 2026
Full time
Square One Resources is seeking a Customer Care & AI Transformation Advisor with telecommunications experience for a 6-month contract in London. You will support strategic initiatives to enhance customer service and AI integration, delivering insights and recommendations. Ideal candidates should have director-level experience in telecommunications customer care, understand customer journeys, and influence senior stakeholders effectively. This role requires practical knowledge of AI technologies and customer service improvement programs.
Job Title: DevSecOps Security Consultant Location: Sheffield or Birmingham (hybrid - 3 days per week) Salary/Rate: (Apply online only) per day inside IR35 Start Date: May Job Type: Initial contract until 18/05/2027 Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled DevSecOps Security Consultant to join their client at a Tier 1 bank in either Sheffield or Birmingham on a hybrid basis. Job Responsibilities/Objectives We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cybersecurity SME / Consultant to join the Engineering Excellence and Enablement team. The successful candidate will work across global engineering platforms to benchmark, uplift, and continuously evolve cybersecurity maturity. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring that build systems, runtime infrastructure, and developer tooling are secure by design, while enabling rapid and resilient software delivery across the bank. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the cybersecurity posture of engineering platforms at one of the world?s leading financial institutions, ensuring the bank can deliver digital services securely, reliably, and at scale. Framework and Assessment Develop and maintain an Engineering-Platform Cybersecurity Maturity Framework to standardise assessments across platforms. Conduct comprehensive platform security reviews (build systems, CI/CD pipelines, runtime infrastructure, developer tooling) against defined framework criteria. Perform threat modelling and gap analysis, identifying vulnerabilities and systemic risks impacting source code, artifacts, and workloads. Engineering Platform Security Enablement Establish standardised secure architecture and engineering patterns for build systems, CI/CD pipelines, runtime environments, and developer tooling. Define and enforce platform security baselines using policy-as-code and automated controls. Partner with platform owners to remediate critical gaps and implement scalable solutions for artifact integrity, access control, and configuration security. Integrate vulnerability management, SBOM, provenance, and code-signing practices within engineering workflows. Roadmap Development & Execution Prioritise identified gaps based on business risk, regulatory impact, and operational criticality. Collaborate with platform owners and engineering leads to build actionable security roadmaps, balancing quick wins with long-term strategic improvements. Partner with engineering teams to design, develop, and embed security patterns and best practices into engineering platforms. Stakeholder Engagement & Governance Serve as a trusted advisor to platform owners, senior technology stakeholders, and Cybersecurity leadership, translating technical risks into business impact. Represent the function in key governance forums, providing updates on maturity progress, roadmap delivery, and risk posture. Influence and align stakeholders across federated engineering teams to ensure consistent adoption of cybersecurity best practices. Continuous Improvement Track and report maturity scores, ensuring measurable improvement across platforms. Continuously evolve the maturity framework in response to emerging threats, technology evolution, and regulatory expectations. Drive a culture of secure-by-design engineering through engagement, advocacy, and knowledge sharing. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Proven expertise in Cybersecurity within large-scale, regulated financial institutions or similarly complex environments. Deep technical knowledge of engineering platforms, including CI/CD systems, build tools, artifact repositories, runtime environments, and developer tooling. Strong experience with DevSecOps practices, including secure pipeline design, integration of security scanning tools, and automation of security controls. Strong knowledge and understanding of service mesh, cryptography, network security, application security, vulnerability management, and risk management. Demonstrable ability to conduct threat modelling, platform security assessments, and gap analysis. Experience building and implementing maturity models, frameworks, or roadmaps in complex enterprise environments. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and drive change across federated technology teams. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical risk into business impact. Desirable Skills/Experience Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client: Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSK, CCSP, or equivalent. Hands-on knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes). Experience in international and diverse environments, with exposure to regulatory engagement. Familiarity with engineering excellence practices such as SLSA, supply chain security, SBOM, or secure developer tooling initiatives. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
May 21, 2026
Contractor
Job Title: DevSecOps Security Consultant Location: Sheffield or Birmingham (hybrid - 3 days per week) Salary/Rate: (Apply online only) per day inside IR35 Start Date: May Job Type: Initial contract until 18/05/2027 Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled DevSecOps Security Consultant to join their client at a Tier 1 bank in either Sheffield or Birmingham on a hybrid basis. Job Responsibilities/Objectives We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cybersecurity SME / Consultant to join the Engineering Excellence and Enablement team. The successful candidate will work across global engineering platforms to benchmark, uplift, and continuously evolve cybersecurity maturity. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring that build systems, runtime infrastructure, and developer tooling are secure by design, while enabling rapid and resilient software delivery across the bank. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the cybersecurity posture of engineering platforms at one of the world?s leading financial institutions, ensuring the bank can deliver digital services securely, reliably, and at scale. Framework and Assessment Develop and maintain an Engineering-Platform Cybersecurity Maturity Framework to standardise assessments across platforms. Conduct comprehensive platform security reviews (build systems, CI/CD pipelines, runtime infrastructure, developer tooling) against defined framework criteria. Perform threat modelling and gap analysis, identifying vulnerabilities and systemic risks impacting source code, artifacts, and workloads. Engineering Platform Security Enablement Establish standardised secure architecture and engineering patterns for build systems, CI/CD pipelines, runtime environments, and developer tooling. Define and enforce platform security baselines using policy-as-code and automated controls. Partner with platform owners to remediate critical gaps and implement scalable solutions for artifact integrity, access control, and configuration security. Integrate vulnerability management, SBOM, provenance, and code-signing practices within engineering workflows. Roadmap Development & Execution Prioritise identified gaps based on business risk, regulatory impact, and operational criticality. Collaborate with platform owners and engineering leads to build actionable security roadmaps, balancing quick wins with long-term strategic improvements. Partner with engineering teams to design, develop, and embed security patterns and best practices into engineering platforms. Stakeholder Engagement & Governance Serve as a trusted advisor to platform owners, senior technology stakeholders, and Cybersecurity leadership, translating technical risks into business impact. Represent the function in key governance forums, providing updates on maturity progress, roadmap delivery, and risk posture. Influence and align stakeholders across federated engineering teams to ensure consistent adoption of cybersecurity best practices. Continuous Improvement Track and report maturity scores, ensuring measurable improvement across platforms. Continuously evolve the maturity framework in response to emerging threats, technology evolution, and regulatory expectations. Drive a culture of secure-by-design engineering through engagement, advocacy, and knowledge sharing. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Proven expertise in Cybersecurity within large-scale, regulated financial institutions or similarly complex environments. Deep technical knowledge of engineering platforms, including CI/CD systems, build tools, artifact repositories, runtime environments, and developer tooling. Strong experience with DevSecOps practices, including secure pipeline design, integration of security scanning tools, and automation of security controls. Strong knowledge and understanding of service mesh, cryptography, network security, application security, vulnerability management, and risk management. Demonstrable ability to conduct threat modelling, platform security assessments, and gap analysis. Experience building and implementing maturity models, frameworks, or roadmaps in complex enterprise environments. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and drive change across federated technology teams. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical risk into business impact. Desirable Skills/Experience Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client: Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSK, CCSP, or equivalent. Hands-on knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes). Experience in international and diverse environments, with exposure to regulatory engagement. Familiarity with engineering excellence practices such as SLSA, supply chain security, SBOM, or secure developer tooling initiatives. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Job Title: Cyber Product Owner (FS Industry Required) Location: Sheffield (hybrid - 3 days in office) Salary/Rate: (Apply online only) per day inside IR35 Start Date: May Job Type: Initial contract until 30/11/2026 Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Cyber Product Owner to join their client at a Tier 1 bank in Sheffield on a hybrid basis. Job Responsibilities/Objectives - Collaborate with Access Control Global business stakeholders/leaders and architects to refine and prioritise the product backlog to maximise the business benefits. - Define and drive the execution of all transformation technology initiatives in the Access Control sub stream. - Actively manage and monitor all budgetary requirements in Access Control Pod to support short to long-term business vision. - Assess and ensure business demand aligns with investment plans & Technology Strategy. - Support the management of Technology- business relationship; represent Technology in business discussions and ensure necessary technology capabilities required by the business are developed. - Leading an Agile pod to maximise velocity and ensure alignment with business priorities. - Driving innovation and proof of concepts to help shape Access Control strategy and roadmap. - Ensuring alignment with our clients standards, governance and documentation requirements. Impact on the Business - Contribute to, and influence, the Access Control Transformation and Run the bank Roadmap - Ensure timely and quality delivery of all agreed initiatives that achieve the stated aims - Provide an efficient and continuously improving DevOps capability that balances both stable operation and ongoing evolution of the Access Control Pod. Customers / Stakeholders - Build trusting relationships with stakeholders by consistently meeting and delivering upon their business needs; demonstrating and being respected for your knowledge. - Ensure own conduct maintains the orderly and transparent operation of financial markets. Leadership & Teamwork - Promote the adoption of Agile and Customer Centricity across the team Operational Effectiveness & Control: - Continuously monitor information from various sources to assess potential impacts and identify risks, necessary changes and business opportunities. - Apply IT policies, procedures, practices and standards to their allocated tasks, taking responsibility for their own actions, to ensure the achievement of high levels of quality, effective risk management and regulatory compliance. - Suggest ideas and contribute to implementing actions that will improve customer service, quality or the way teams and individuals work together. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: - Experienced technology manager with proven experience in delivering large transformation and Run the bank programmes externally-hosted, cloud based SaaS / PaaS based solutions using 3rd parties for effective delivery and support. - Extensive experience of Agile project/programme management and DevOps - Protective security business process transformation/optimisation experience - Experience with protective Security applications - access control, CCTV, Intruder detection and PSIM - Experienced people manager, across wide range of capability levels - Proven capability in IT Service Management/Ownership (Service, Incidents, Problems, Changes, Release, Risks, Data etc) - Evidence of large scale / global technology transformation, service introduction and/or service management within complex multi-national organisation - Experience of operating within regulated industries and the associated Governance frameworks (ideally within Financial Services) SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE - Experience in managing budgets and monitoring spends and report the financial health of the POD/department. - Knowledgeable in Protective security processes and operating models. - Able to use structured techniques to drive end-to-end solution design, ensuring user centric and outcome-based approach. - Able to develop quantitative and qualitative business cases based on tangible benefit realisation - Aptitude for problem solving and sharing best practice, methods, tools and templates - Strong written and presentation skills - ability to present technical details to a non-technical audience - Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills - able to engage with a diverse stakeholder group at all levels of the organisation If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
May 20, 2026
Contractor
Job Title: Cyber Product Owner (FS Industry Required) Location: Sheffield (hybrid - 3 days in office) Salary/Rate: (Apply online only) per day inside IR35 Start Date: May Job Type: Initial contract until 30/11/2026 Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Cyber Product Owner to join their client at a Tier 1 bank in Sheffield on a hybrid basis. Job Responsibilities/Objectives - Collaborate with Access Control Global business stakeholders/leaders and architects to refine and prioritise the product backlog to maximise the business benefits. - Define and drive the execution of all transformation technology initiatives in the Access Control sub stream. - Actively manage and monitor all budgetary requirements in Access Control Pod to support short to long-term business vision. - Assess and ensure business demand aligns with investment plans & Technology Strategy. - Support the management of Technology- business relationship; represent Technology in business discussions and ensure necessary technology capabilities required by the business are developed. - Leading an Agile pod to maximise velocity and ensure alignment with business priorities. - Driving innovation and proof of concepts to help shape Access Control strategy and roadmap. - Ensuring alignment with our clients standards, governance and documentation requirements. Impact on the Business - Contribute to, and influence, the Access Control Transformation and Run the bank Roadmap - Ensure timely and quality delivery of all agreed initiatives that achieve the stated aims - Provide an efficient and continuously improving DevOps capability that balances both stable operation and ongoing evolution of the Access Control Pod. Customers / Stakeholders - Build trusting relationships with stakeholders by consistently meeting and delivering upon their business needs; demonstrating and being respected for your knowledge. - Ensure own conduct maintains the orderly and transparent operation of financial markets. Leadership & Teamwork - Promote the adoption of Agile and Customer Centricity across the team Operational Effectiveness & Control: - Continuously monitor information from various sources to assess potential impacts and identify risks, necessary changes and business opportunities. - Apply IT policies, procedures, practices and standards to their allocated tasks, taking responsibility for their own actions, to ensure the achievement of high levels of quality, effective risk management and regulatory compliance. - Suggest ideas and contribute to implementing actions that will improve customer service, quality or the way teams and individuals work together. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: - Experienced technology manager with proven experience in delivering large transformation and Run the bank programmes externally-hosted, cloud based SaaS / PaaS based solutions using 3rd parties for effective delivery and support. - Extensive experience of Agile project/programme management and DevOps - Protective security business process transformation/optimisation experience - Experience with protective Security applications - access control, CCTV, Intruder detection and PSIM - Experienced people manager, across wide range of capability levels - Proven capability in IT Service Management/Ownership (Service, Incidents, Problems, Changes, Release, Risks, Data etc) - Evidence of large scale / global technology transformation, service introduction and/or service management within complex multi-national organisation - Experience of operating within regulated industries and the associated Governance frameworks (ideally within Financial Services) SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE - Experience in managing budgets and monitoring spends and report the financial health of the POD/department. - Knowledgeable in Protective security processes and operating models. - Able to use structured techniques to drive end-to-end solution design, ensuring user centric and outcome-based approach. - Able to develop quantitative and qualitative business cases based on tangible benefit realisation - Aptitude for problem solving and sharing best practice, methods, tools and templates - Strong written and presentation skills - ability to present technical details to a non-technical audience - Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills - able to engage with a diverse stakeholder group at all levels of the organisation If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Job Title: Salesforce OMS Developer Location: Nottingham - 2/4 days a month in the office, travel expenses will be paid Salary/Rate: Up to 455 per day inside IR35 Start Date: 05/05/2026 Job Type: Contract - 6 months Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading high-street retail clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Salesforce OMS Developer to join their team for a six-month contract to design, build, and deliver scalable OMS capabilities supporting complex retail and ecommerce order lifecycles. The role involves hands-on development, integration, and technical leadership within an agile, multi-squad environment. Job Responsibilities/Objectives Develop and enhance Salesforce OMS features including order lifecycle, fulfillment orchestration, inventory visibility, returns, and cancellations. Build Apex, LWC, Flows, Triggers, and other platform components. Implement REST/SOAP APIs, event-driven integrations, and coordinate with upstream/downstream systems (Commerce, ERP, WMS). Participate in Agile ceremonies, deliver user stories end-to-end, support SIT/UAT, and production deployments. Apply OMS-specific capabilities such as Order Summary integration, Payment flows, Fulfillment Routing, and OCI-based inventory management. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Extensive experience of Salesforce development; hands-on OMS in retail/eCommerce programs. Strong expertise in Apex, SOQL/SOSL, LWC, Flows, integration patterns, async processing, and DevOps pipelines. Deep understanding of OMS order lifecycle, payments, fulfillment, store operations, and OCI-based inventory features. Experience working in Agile/Scrum and multi-squad environments. Desirable Skills/Experience Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client: Salesforce Platform Developer I/II, Admin/App Builder certifications. Experience with Commerce Cloud, headless commerce integrations, and DevOps automation. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Apr 30, 2026
Contractor
Job Title: Salesforce OMS Developer Location: Nottingham - 2/4 days a month in the office, travel expenses will be paid Salary/Rate: Up to 455 per day inside IR35 Start Date: 05/05/2026 Job Type: Contract - 6 months Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading high-street retail clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Salesforce OMS Developer to join their team for a six-month contract to design, build, and deliver scalable OMS capabilities supporting complex retail and ecommerce order lifecycles. The role involves hands-on development, integration, and technical leadership within an agile, multi-squad environment. Job Responsibilities/Objectives Develop and enhance Salesforce OMS features including order lifecycle, fulfillment orchestration, inventory visibility, returns, and cancellations. Build Apex, LWC, Flows, Triggers, and other platform components. Implement REST/SOAP APIs, event-driven integrations, and coordinate with upstream/downstream systems (Commerce, ERP, WMS). Participate in Agile ceremonies, deliver user stories end-to-end, support SIT/UAT, and production deployments. Apply OMS-specific capabilities such as Order Summary integration, Payment flows, Fulfillment Routing, and OCI-based inventory management. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Extensive experience of Salesforce development; hands-on OMS in retail/eCommerce programs. Strong expertise in Apex, SOQL/SOSL, LWC, Flows, integration patterns, async processing, and DevOps pipelines. Deep understanding of OMS order lifecycle, payments, fulfillment, store operations, and OCI-based inventory features. Experience working in Agile/Scrum and multi-squad environments. Desirable Skills/Experience Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client: Salesforce Platform Developer I/II, Admin/App Builder certifications. Experience with Commerce Cloud, headless commerce integrations, and DevOps automation. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Job Title: SAP FIORI and BTP Developer/Engineer Location: Sweden Salary/Rate: DOE Start Date: As Soon As Possible Job Type: Remote SAP FIORI and BTP Developer/Engineer needed for a technical project focused on the improvement of User Experience. This role is ideal for someone who can bridge business requirements with scalable, high-quality technical solutions across modern SAP landscapes. 14 Month Contract Candidates must be located in and have the right to work in Sweden Job Responsibilities/Objectives: Design and develop SAP solutions using core technologies such as SAP Gateway, OData, Object-Oriented ABAP, and CDS Views Lead custom application development using SAP Fiori, including Fiori Launchpad configuration, SAPUI5 development, and Fiori security Apply Agile and DevOps practices to ensure efficient, high-quality delivery Support delivery using the SAP Activate framework Develop and manage integrations between SAP and external systems, including API-based and event-driven architectures Required Technical Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with: SAP Gateway & OData services Object-Oriented ABAP CDS Views SAP Fiori Launchpad and Fiori security SAPUI5 Required Development Tools: Proven experience with: SEGW Eclipse ADT SAP Web IDE / SAP Business Application Studio (BAS) BTP services including Build, BPA, and API integrations Required Functional Knowledge: Solid understanding of SAP business processes across: MM (Materials Management) SD (Sales & Distribution) FI/CO (Finance & Controlling) EWM (Extended Warehouse Management) TMS (Transportation Management) Nice to have: Architecture design experience across enterprise SAP landscapes Strong focus on: Security Performance optimisation System integration Extensibility strategies Exposure to applied AI solutions within SAP environments If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Apr 30, 2026
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Job Title: SAP FIORI and BTP Developer/Engineer Location: Sweden Salary/Rate: DOE Start Date: As Soon As Possible Job Type: Remote SAP FIORI and BTP Developer/Engineer needed for a technical project focused on the improvement of User Experience. This role is ideal for someone who can bridge business requirements with scalable, high-quality technical solutions across modern SAP landscapes. 14 Month Contract Candidates must be located in and have the right to work in Sweden Job Responsibilities/Objectives: Design and develop SAP solutions using core technologies such as SAP Gateway, OData, Object-Oriented ABAP, and CDS Views Lead custom application development using SAP Fiori, including Fiori Launchpad configuration, SAPUI5 development, and Fiori security Apply Agile and DevOps practices to ensure efficient, high-quality delivery Support delivery using the SAP Activate framework Develop and manage integrations between SAP and external systems, including API-based and event-driven architectures Required Technical Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with: SAP Gateway & OData services Object-Oriented ABAP CDS Views SAP Fiori Launchpad and Fiori security SAPUI5 Required Development Tools: Proven experience with: SEGW Eclipse ADT SAP Web IDE / SAP Business Application Studio (BAS) BTP services including Build, BPA, and API integrations Required Functional Knowledge: Solid understanding of SAP business processes across: MM (Materials Management) SD (Sales & Distribution) FI/CO (Finance & Controlling) EWM (Extended Warehouse Management) TMS (Transportation Management) Nice to have: Architecture design experience across enterprise SAP landscapes Strong focus on: Security Performance optimisation System integration Extensibility strategies Exposure to applied AI solutions within SAP environments If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Job Title: Cloud Digital Product Manager (SC CLEARED) Location: Exeter (hybrid - 3 days per week) Salary/Rate: (Apply online only) per day inside IR35 Start Date: May Job Type: Initial 10 month contract CANDIDATES MUST HOLD AN ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Cloud Digital Product Manager to join their team in Exeter on a hybrid basis. Job Responsibilities/Objectives We're looking for an experienced Product Manager to help shape and improve the internal platforms that our developers, scientists and service teams rely on every day. You'll join Platform Technology - a part of the organisation responsible for shared, cross-cutting capabilities such as developer tools, APIs, data pipelines and infrastructure services. Your job is to make these platforms reliable, discoverable and enabling: reducing delivery friction, improving user experience, and helping downstream service teams ship faster and more safely. Support the development of a business case to invest in service enhancements and engagements with third party suppliers Own the roadmap and backlog for one or more shared technology platforms and deliver to the agreed product vision Work with engineers, architects and delivery teams to deliver incremental improvements that make platforms easier to use and maintain Understand internal users - from developers to operations staff - and translate their needs into clear priorities Investigate the development of measurable service outcomes (adoption, usability, performance) and use data to track progress Balance short-term reliability with long-term sustainability and compliance Facilitate collaboration across technical and non-technical stakeholders; communicate trade-offs transparently Champion product-led and user informed, iterative ways of working in a complex, legacy / brownfield environment Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Proven experience managing developer infrastructure products and associated cloud technologies e.g. AWS, Azure, shared services Successfully managed commercial services and bought in services Ability to apply and adapt Agile and Lean practices in the context of an engineering focused team Strong understanding of user-centred product development, championing the use of user centered design even when the users are other engineers Skilled at prioritising by outcome - e.g. using impact vs. effort or cost-of-delay approaches Confident working with cross-disciplinary teams and senior technical stakeholders Comfortable operating in environments with legacy systems, competing priorities and incomplete information Excellent communicator, can translate complex technical issues into clear decisions and trade-offs You?ll Thrive Here If You? Care about helping others deliver value - "product thinking for platforms" Believe in outcomes over output and in learning through iteration Value sustainability over speed, preferring well-designed, reliable systems to quick fixes Enjoy bringing structure and clarity to technically challenging, interdependent environments Are collaborative, pragmatic and curious - a steady hand in a complex system Measures of Success (6-12 Months) Renewal of Cloud technology contracts and supporting services Clear, agreed roadmap for your platform area Well defined and prioritised backlog supporting the roadmap and operational needs Measurable improvement in adoption or usability for key internal users Positive feedback from engineering and architecture stakeholders Introduction of at least one lightweight product practice improving visibility, flow or learning If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Apr 30, 2026
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Job Title: Cloud Digital Product Manager (SC CLEARED) Location: Exeter (hybrid - 3 days per week) Salary/Rate: (Apply online only) per day inside IR35 Start Date: May Job Type: Initial 10 month contract CANDIDATES MUST HOLD AN ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Cloud Digital Product Manager to join their team in Exeter on a hybrid basis. Job Responsibilities/Objectives We're looking for an experienced Product Manager to help shape and improve the internal platforms that our developers, scientists and service teams rely on every day. You'll join Platform Technology - a part of the organisation responsible for shared, cross-cutting capabilities such as developer tools, APIs, data pipelines and infrastructure services. Your job is to make these platforms reliable, discoverable and enabling: reducing delivery friction, improving user experience, and helping downstream service teams ship faster and more safely. Support the development of a business case to invest in service enhancements and engagements with third party suppliers Own the roadmap and backlog for one or more shared technology platforms and deliver to the agreed product vision Work with engineers, architects and delivery teams to deliver incremental improvements that make platforms easier to use and maintain Understand internal users - from developers to operations staff - and translate their needs into clear priorities Investigate the development of measurable service outcomes (adoption, usability, performance) and use data to track progress Balance short-term reliability with long-term sustainability and compliance Facilitate collaboration across technical and non-technical stakeholders; communicate trade-offs transparently Champion product-led and user informed, iterative ways of working in a complex, legacy / brownfield environment Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Proven experience managing developer infrastructure products and associated cloud technologies e.g. AWS, Azure, shared services Successfully managed commercial services and bought in services Ability to apply and adapt Agile and Lean practices in the context of an engineering focused team Strong understanding of user-centred product development, championing the use of user centered design even when the users are other engineers Skilled at prioritising by outcome - e.g. using impact vs. effort or cost-of-delay approaches Confident working with cross-disciplinary teams and senior technical stakeholders Comfortable operating in environments with legacy systems, competing priorities and incomplete information Excellent communicator, can translate complex technical issues into clear decisions and trade-offs You?ll Thrive Here If You? Care about helping others deliver value - "product thinking for platforms" Believe in outcomes over output and in learning through iteration Value sustainability over speed, preferring well-designed, reliable systems to quick fixes Enjoy bringing structure and clarity to technically challenging, interdependent environments Are collaborative, pragmatic and curious - a steady hand in a complex system Measures of Success (6-12 Months) Renewal of Cloud technology contracts and supporting services Clear, agreed roadmap for your platform area Well defined and prioritised backlog supporting the roadmap and operational needs Measurable improvement in adoption or usability for key internal users Positive feedback from engineering and architecture stakeholders Introduction of at least one lightweight product practice improving visibility, flow or learning If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Job Title: DevSecOps Security Consultant Location: Sheffield or Birmingham (hybrid - 3 days per week) Salary/Rate: (Apply online only) per day inside IR35 Start Date: May Job Type: Initial contract until 18/05/2027 Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled DevSecOps Security Consultant to join their client at a Tier 1 bank in either Sheffield or Birmingham on a hybrid basis. Job Responsibilities/Objectives We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cybersecurity SME / Consultant to join the Engineering Excellence and Enablement team. The successful candidate will work across global engineering platforms to benchmark, uplift, and continuously evolve cybersecurity maturity. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring that build systems, runtime infrastructure, and developer tooling are secure by design, while enabling rapid and resilient software delivery across the bank. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the cybersecurity posture of engineering platforms at one of the world?s leading financial institutions, ensuring the bank can deliver digital services securely, reliably, and at scale. Framework and Assessment Develop and maintain an Engineering-Platform Cybersecurity Maturity Framework to standardise assessments across platforms. Conduct comprehensive platform security reviews (build systems, CI/CD pipelines, runtime infrastructure, developer tooling) against defined framework criteria. Perform threat modelling and gap analysis, identifying vulnerabilities and systemic risks impacting source code, artifacts, and workloads. Engineering Platform Security Enablement Establish standardised secure architecture and engineering patterns for build systems, CI/CD pipelines, runtime environments, and developer tooling. Define and enforce platform security baselines using policy-as-code and automated controls. Partner with platform owners to remediate critical gaps and implement scalable solutions for artifact integrity, access control, and configuration security. Integrate vulnerability management, SBOM, provenance, and code-signing practices within engineering workflows. Roadmap Development & Execution Prioritise identified gaps based on business risk, regulatory impact, and operational criticality. Collaborate with platform owners and engineering leads to build actionable security roadmaps, balancing quick wins with long-term strategic improvements. Partner with engineering teams to design, develop, and embed security patterns and best practices into engineering platforms. Stakeholder Engagement & Governance Serve as a trusted advisor to platform owners, senior technology stakeholders, and Cybersecurity leadership, translating technical risks into business impact. Represent the function in key governance forums, providing updates on maturity progress, roadmap delivery, and risk posture. Influence and align stakeholders across federated engineering teams to ensure consistent adoption of cybersecurity best practices. Continuous Improvement Track and report maturity scores, ensuring measurable improvement across platforms. Continuously evolve the maturity framework in response to emerging threats, technology evolution, and regulatory expectations. Drive a culture of secure-by-design engineering through engagement, advocacy, and knowledge sharing. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Proven expertise in Cybersecurity within large-scale, regulated financial institutions or similarly complex environments. Deep technical knowledge of engineering platforms, including CI/CD systems, build tools, artifact repositories, runtime environments, and developer tooling. Strong experience with DevSecOps practices, including secure pipeline design, integration of security scanning tools, and automation of security controls. Strong knowledge and understanding of service mesh, cryptography, network security, application security, vulnerability management, and risk management. Demonstrable ability to conduct threat modelling, platform security assessments, and gap analysis. Experience building and implementing maturity models, frameworks, or roadmaps in complex enterprise environments. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and drive change across federated technology teams. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical risk into business impact. Desirable Skills/Experience Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client: Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSK, CCSP, or equivalent. Hands-on knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes). Experience in international and diverse environments, with exposure to regulatory engagement. Familiarity with engineering excellence practices such as SLSA, supply chain security, SBOM, or secure developer tooling initiatives. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Apr 22, 2026
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Job Title: DevSecOps Security Consultant Location: Sheffield or Birmingham (hybrid - 3 days per week) Salary/Rate: (Apply online only) per day inside IR35 Start Date: May Job Type: Initial contract until 18/05/2027 Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled DevSecOps Security Consultant to join their client at a Tier 1 bank in either Sheffield or Birmingham on a hybrid basis. Job Responsibilities/Objectives We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cybersecurity SME / Consultant to join the Engineering Excellence and Enablement team. The successful candidate will work across global engineering platforms to benchmark, uplift, and continuously evolve cybersecurity maturity. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring that build systems, runtime infrastructure, and developer tooling are secure by design, while enabling rapid and resilient software delivery across the bank. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the cybersecurity posture of engineering platforms at one of the world?s leading financial institutions, ensuring the bank can deliver digital services securely, reliably, and at scale. Framework and Assessment Develop and maintain an Engineering-Platform Cybersecurity Maturity Framework to standardise assessments across platforms. Conduct comprehensive platform security reviews (build systems, CI/CD pipelines, runtime infrastructure, developer tooling) against defined framework criteria. Perform threat modelling and gap analysis, identifying vulnerabilities and systemic risks impacting source code, artifacts, and workloads. Engineering Platform Security Enablement Establish standardised secure architecture and engineering patterns for build systems, CI/CD pipelines, runtime environments, and developer tooling. Define and enforce platform security baselines using policy-as-code and automated controls. Partner with platform owners to remediate critical gaps and implement scalable solutions for artifact integrity, access control, and configuration security. Integrate vulnerability management, SBOM, provenance, and code-signing practices within engineering workflows. Roadmap Development & Execution Prioritise identified gaps based on business risk, regulatory impact, and operational criticality. Collaborate with platform owners and engineering leads to build actionable security roadmaps, balancing quick wins with long-term strategic improvements. Partner with engineering teams to design, develop, and embed security patterns and best practices into engineering platforms. Stakeholder Engagement & Governance Serve as a trusted advisor to platform owners, senior technology stakeholders, and Cybersecurity leadership, translating technical risks into business impact. Represent the function in key governance forums, providing updates on maturity progress, roadmap delivery, and risk posture. Influence and align stakeholders across federated engineering teams to ensure consistent adoption of cybersecurity best practices. Continuous Improvement Track and report maturity scores, ensuring measurable improvement across platforms. Continuously evolve the maturity framework in response to emerging threats, technology evolution, and regulatory expectations. Drive a culture of secure-by-design engineering through engagement, advocacy, and knowledge sharing. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Proven expertise in Cybersecurity within large-scale, regulated financial institutions or similarly complex environments. Deep technical knowledge of engineering platforms, including CI/CD systems, build tools, artifact repositories, runtime environments, and developer tooling. Strong experience with DevSecOps practices, including secure pipeline design, integration of security scanning tools, and automation of security controls. Strong knowledge and understanding of service mesh, cryptography, network security, application security, vulnerability management, and risk management. Demonstrable ability to conduct threat modelling, platform security assessments, and gap analysis. Experience building and implementing maturity models, frameworks, or roadmaps in complex enterprise environments. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and drive change across federated technology teams. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical risk into business impact. Desirable Skills/Experience Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client: Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSK, CCSP, or equivalent. Hands-on knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes). Experience in international and diverse environments, with exposure to regulatory engagement. Familiarity with engineering excellence practices such as SLSA, supply chain security, SBOM, or secure developer tooling initiatives. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Job Title: Cyber Product Owner (FS Industry Required) Location: Sheffield (hybrid - 3 days in office) Salary/Rate: (Apply online only) per day inside IR35 Start Date: May Job Type: Initial contract until 30/11/2026 Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Cyber Product Owner to join their client at a Tier 1 bank in Sheffield on a hybrid basis. Job Responsibilities/Objectives - Collaborate with Access Control Global business stakeholders/leaders and architects to refine and prioritise the product backlog to maximise the business benefits. - Define and drive the execution of all transformation technology initiatives in the Access Control sub stream. - Actively manage and monitor all budgetary requirements in Access Control Pod to support short to long-term business vision. - Assess and ensure business demand aligns with investment plans & Technology Strategy. - Support the management of Technology- business relationship; represent Technology in business discussions and ensure necessary technology capabilities required by the business are developed. - Leading an Agile pod to maximise velocity and ensure alignment with business priorities. - Driving innovation and proof of concepts to help shape Access Control strategy and roadmap. - Ensuring alignment with our clients standards, governance and documentation requirements. Impact on the Business - Contribute to, and influence, the Access Control Transformation and Run the bank Roadmap - Ensure timely and quality delivery of all agreed initiatives that achieve the stated aims - Provide an efficient and continuously improving DevOps capability that balances both stable operation and ongoing evolution of the Access Control Pod. Customers / Stakeholders - Build trusting relationships with stakeholders by consistently meeting and delivering upon their business needs; demonstrating and being respected for your knowledge. - Ensure own conduct maintains the orderly and transparent operation of financial markets. Leadership & Teamwork - Promote the adoption of Agile and Customer Centricity across the team Operational Effectiveness & Control: - Continuously monitor information from various sources to assess potential impacts and identify risks, necessary changes and business opportunities. - Apply IT policies, procedures, practices and standards to their allocated tasks, taking responsibility for their own actions, to ensure the achievement of high levels of quality, effective risk management and regulatory compliance. - Suggest ideas and contribute to implementing actions that will improve customer service, quality or the way teams and individuals work together. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: - Experienced technology manager with proven experience in delivering large transformation and Run the bank programmes externally-hosted, cloud based SaaS / PaaS based solutions using 3rd parties for effective delivery and support. - Extensive experience of Agile project/programme management and DevOps - Protective security business process transformation/optimisation experience - Experience with protective Security applications - access control, CCTV, Intruder detection and PSIM - Experienced people manager, across wide range of capability levels - Proven capability in IT Service Management/Ownership (Service, Incidents, Problems, Changes, Release, Risks, Data etc) - Evidence of large scale / global technology transformation, service introduction and/or service management within complex multi-national organisation - Experience of operating within regulated industries and the associated Governance frameworks (ideally within Financial Services) SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE - Experience in managing budgets and monitoring spends and report the financial health of the POD/department. - Knowledgeable in Protective security processes and operating models. - Able to use structured techniques to drive end-to-end solution design, ensuring user centric and outcome-based approach. - Able to develop quantitative and qualitative business cases based on tangible benefit realisation - Aptitude for problem solving and sharing best practice, methods, tools and templates - Strong written and presentation skills - ability to present technical details to a non-technical audience - Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills - able to engage with a diverse stakeholder group at all levels of the organisation If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Apr 22, 2026
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Job Title: Cyber Product Owner (FS Industry Required) Location: Sheffield (hybrid - 3 days in office) Salary/Rate: (Apply online only) per day inside IR35 Start Date: May Job Type: Initial contract until 30/11/2026 Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Cyber Product Owner to join their client at a Tier 1 bank in Sheffield on a hybrid basis. Job Responsibilities/Objectives - Collaborate with Access Control Global business stakeholders/leaders and architects to refine and prioritise the product backlog to maximise the business benefits. - Define and drive the execution of all transformation technology initiatives in the Access Control sub stream. - Actively manage and monitor all budgetary requirements in Access Control Pod to support short to long-term business vision. - Assess and ensure business demand aligns with investment plans & Technology Strategy. - Support the management of Technology- business relationship; represent Technology in business discussions and ensure necessary technology capabilities required by the business are developed. - Leading an Agile pod to maximise velocity and ensure alignment with business priorities. - Driving innovation and proof of concepts to help shape Access Control strategy and roadmap. - Ensuring alignment with our clients standards, governance and documentation requirements. Impact on the Business - Contribute to, and influence, the Access Control Transformation and Run the bank Roadmap - Ensure timely and quality delivery of all agreed initiatives that achieve the stated aims - Provide an efficient and continuously improving DevOps capability that balances both stable operation and ongoing evolution of the Access Control Pod. Customers / Stakeholders - Build trusting relationships with stakeholders by consistently meeting and delivering upon their business needs; demonstrating and being respected for your knowledge. - Ensure own conduct maintains the orderly and transparent operation of financial markets. Leadership & Teamwork - Promote the adoption of Agile and Customer Centricity across the team Operational Effectiveness & Control: - Continuously monitor information from various sources to assess potential impacts and identify risks, necessary changes and business opportunities. - Apply IT policies, procedures, practices and standards to their allocated tasks, taking responsibility for their own actions, to ensure the achievement of high levels of quality, effective risk management and regulatory compliance. - Suggest ideas and contribute to implementing actions that will improve customer service, quality or the way teams and individuals work together. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: - Experienced technology manager with proven experience in delivering large transformation and Run the bank programmes externally-hosted, cloud based SaaS / PaaS based solutions using 3rd parties for effective delivery and support. - Extensive experience of Agile project/programme management and DevOps - Protective security business process transformation/optimisation experience - Experience with protective Security applications - access control, CCTV, Intruder detection and PSIM - Experienced people manager, across wide range of capability levels - Proven capability in IT Service Management/Ownership (Service, Incidents, Problems, Changes, Release, Risks, Data etc) - Evidence of large scale / global technology transformation, service introduction and/or service management within complex multi-national organisation - Experience of operating within regulated industries and the associated Governance frameworks (ideally within Financial Services) SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE - Experience in managing budgets and monitoring spends and report the financial health of the POD/department. - Knowledgeable in Protective security processes and operating models. - Able to use structured techniques to drive end-to-end solution design, ensuring user centric and outcome-based approach. - Able to develop quantitative and qualitative business cases based on tangible benefit realisation - Aptitude for problem solving and sharing best practice, methods, tools and templates - Strong written and presentation skills - ability to present technical details to a non-technical audience - Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills - able to engage with a diverse stakeholder group at all levels of the organisation If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Job Title: Bid & Framework Administrator Location: Blackfriars (on-site x3 days per week) Salary/Rate: 200 per day inside IR35 Start Date: May Job Type: Initial 6 month contract Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Bid & Framework Administrator to join their team in Blackfriars on a hybrid basis. Job Responsibilities/Objectives Working as part of the EMEA Sales team across all practices of our client. You'll play a key role in connecting their sales team to exciting new opportunities, acting as the primary point of contact for all Government frameworks, CCS & non-CCS for the UK&I Sales function. You'll be the friendly, organised hub for all things related to our frameworks. Your day-to-day will involve managing and overseeing all opportunities and communications coming in through their online platforms and client contacts. This means you'll be the first to read, assess, and prioritise potential opportunities that match the great work they deliver, communicating with the relevant Sales and senior leadership teams across the business to help us decide whether to pursue them. We're looking for someone who is a natural collaborator. You'll regularly engage with a variety of important stakeholders, including our Sales and Delivery Leads, helping you get the inside track on upcoming opportunities being released through government tendering processes and specific frameworks. Framework and Governance Management Maintain master register of active framework information, Lot/Scope/Duration and access details. Maintain oversight of our framework regulation compliance (Modern Slavery/Carbon) with agreements and alert the business to the risks of non-compliance. Liaise with Legal. Manage MI Invoicing. Liaise with Finance to ensure we meet our monthly MI payment obligations, and load invoices to the CCS portal. Reporting business/no business as per framework agreements. Framework management, maintaining and renewing places on new/existing frameworks. Identification of new framework opportunities and supporting the management of bid submissions. Working closely with the Senior Bid Manager to identify upcoming opportunities such as supplier events, customer market engagement and future PIN notices. Maintain password logs and portal access. Maintain the bid schedule, track key milestones, and ensure all contributors meet deadlines. Identify best practices for ongoing management of frameworks working with relevant key stakeholders. Bid Management Administration Monitor and manage the central bid inbox, distributing opportunities to relevant stakeholders (Sales, Industry Leads, Practices) for qualification and ownership. Download and review tender documentation, register expressions of interest, and ensure timely engagement. Complete Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs), supplier questionnaires, and standard compliance responses. Support Senior Bid Manager in producing compelling and compliant proposals in response to PQQs, RFPs, RFIs, and ITTs. Coordinate inputs from internal stakeholders across technical, commercial, legal, and delivery teams. Support post-submission activities such as clarifications and presentations. Prepare templates, track documents, and format responses in accordance with brand and client requirements. Ensure version control, document integrity, and quality assurance processes are followed. Assist in the development and maintenance of a bid library/knowledge bank (e.g., case studies, standard answers). Maintain accurate records of all bid activity, including pipeline tracking, outcomes. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Previous experience in bid management administration, bidding and managing, Public Sector Frameworks/renewals Administration: Exceptional organisational and administrative skills with strong attention to detail and ability to manage time effectively. Compliance and Public Sector regulations: Basic understanding of compliance requirements. Proofreading: Excellent English language skills with the ability to spot basic grammatical and formatting errors. Resilience: Team player, ability to work well under pressure and to demanding deadlines, with confidence to engage with a broad range of internal stakeholders. Documentation: Proficiency in filing, archiving, and retrieving information efficiently. Technology Proficiency: High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Ideally experienced with HubSpot and public procurement tools and systems (e.g. BiP Solutions, Tussell, Find a Tender, Bravo, Atamis, etc.). If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Apr 20, 2026
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Job Title: Bid & Framework Administrator Location: Blackfriars (on-site x3 days per week) Salary/Rate: 200 per day inside IR35 Start Date: May Job Type: Initial 6 month contract Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Bid & Framework Administrator to join their team in Blackfriars on a hybrid basis. Job Responsibilities/Objectives Working as part of the EMEA Sales team across all practices of our client. You'll play a key role in connecting their sales team to exciting new opportunities, acting as the primary point of contact for all Government frameworks, CCS & non-CCS for the UK&I Sales function. You'll be the friendly, organised hub for all things related to our frameworks. Your day-to-day will involve managing and overseeing all opportunities and communications coming in through their online platforms and client contacts. This means you'll be the first to read, assess, and prioritise potential opportunities that match the great work they deliver, communicating with the relevant Sales and senior leadership teams across the business to help us decide whether to pursue them. We're looking for someone who is a natural collaborator. You'll regularly engage with a variety of important stakeholders, including our Sales and Delivery Leads, helping you get the inside track on upcoming opportunities being released through government tendering processes and specific frameworks. Framework and Governance Management Maintain master register of active framework information, Lot/Scope/Duration and access details. Maintain oversight of our framework regulation compliance (Modern Slavery/Carbon) with agreements and alert the business to the risks of non-compliance. Liaise with Legal. Manage MI Invoicing. Liaise with Finance to ensure we meet our monthly MI payment obligations, and load invoices to the CCS portal. Reporting business/no business as per framework agreements. Framework management, maintaining and renewing places on new/existing frameworks. Identification of new framework opportunities and supporting the management of bid submissions. Working closely with the Senior Bid Manager to identify upcoming opportunities such as supplier events, customer market engagement and future PIN notices. Maintain password logs and portal access. Maintain the bid schedule, track key milestones, and ensure all contributors meet deadlines. Identify best practices for ongoing management of frameworks working with relevant key stakeholders. Bid Management Administration Monitor and manage the central bid inbox, distributing opportunities to relevant stakeholders (Sales, Industry Leads, Practices) for qualification and ownership. Download and review tender documentation, register expressions of interest, and ensure timely engagement. Complete Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs), supplier questionnaires, and standard compliance responses. Support Senior Bid Manager in producing compelling and compliant proposals in response to PQQs, RFPs, RFIs, and ITTs. Coordinate inputs from internal stakeholders across technical, commercial, legal, and delivery teams. Support post-submission activities such as clarifications and presentations. Prepare templates, track documents, and format responses in accordance with brand and client requirements. Ensure version control, document integrity, and quality assurance processes are followed. Assist in the development and maintenance of a bid library/knowledge bank (e.g., case studies, standard answers). Maintain accurate records of all bid activity, including pipeline tracking, outcomes. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Previous experience in bid management administration, bidding and managing, Public Sector Frameworks/renewals Administration: Exceptional organisational and administrative skills with strong attention to detail and ability to manage time effectively. Compliance and Public Sector regulations: Basic understanding of compliance requirements. Proofreading: Excellent English language skills with the ability to spot basic grammatical and formatting errors. Resilience: Team player, ability to work well under pressure and to demanding deadlines, with confidence to engage with a broad range of internal stakeholders. Documentation: Proficiency in filing, archiving, and retrieving information efficiently. Technology Proficiency: High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Ideally experienced with HubSpot and public procurement tools and systems (e.g. BiP Solutions, Tussell, Find a Tender, Bravo, Atamis, etc.). If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
