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Senior Digital Marketer (Contract) Manchester Hybrid (2 days/week in office) £200-£300/day SEO, PPC 1 Month + Contract We're working with a full-service marketing agency that's looking for anexperienced Senior Digital Marketer to join their digital team on a 3 month contract basis. Reporting directly to the Head of Digital, this role offer the chance to lead multi-channel strategies, manage client campaigns end-to-end, and mentor junior team members - all while working across a diverse portfolio of clients and industries. What You'll Do: Deliver, develop and optimise digital marketing strategies across SEO, PPC, social media, and email. Manage paid media campaigns across Google Ads, Meta, LinkedIn, and Spotify. Perform technical SEO audits, keyword research, and on-site optimisation. Support and guide junior team members, ensuring campaign work meets client objectives. Plan and execute email marketing and automation campaigns (Campaign Monitor / Mailchimp). Create and optimise content for web, social, and email channels. Monitor website performance using Screaming Frog, SEMrush, and Google Search Console. Analyse and report on campaign performance using GA4 and other analytics platforms. Contribute to digital strategy planning and new business proposals. What You'll Bring: 5+ years' experience in digital marketing ideally witihn an agency environment. Proven track record in managing SEO and PPC campaigns across multiple platforms. Strong working knowledge of Google Ads, Meta Ads, GA4, Search Console, and WordPress. Familiarity with tools like Hootsuite, SEMrush, Screaming Frog, and Campaign Monitor. Understanding of HTML/CSS for technical SEO improvements. Great attention to detail, communication, and analytical skills. Experience mentoring or leading small teams is a plus. What's on Offer: Up to £45,000 DOE Healthcare insurance & annual bonus Hybrid working - up to 3 days remote per week Training & development budget Regular funded team socials Real career progression within a growing, stable agency This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious team where your ideas, expertise, and leadership can make a real impact. If this sounds like you, APPLY NOW! Senior Digital Marketer (Contract) Manchester Hybrid (2 days/week in office) £200-£300/day SEO, PPC 1 Month + Contract Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.

Production Services Specialist II Remote Inside IR35 £60 p/h 4-Day Week (up to 40 hrs, Rota-Based) IP Services/Load Balancing & DDI We're looking for an experienced Production Services Specialist II (contract) to support a large-scale IP Services environment. This is an operations-focused role, acting as the technical subject matter expert for network incidents affecting load balancing and DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM) infrastructure. You'll manage day-to-day operational support across F5, VMware Avi, and BlueCat platforms, including incident triage, proactive network reviews and disaster recovery testing. You'll also support documentation, runbooks and governance processes, ensuring standards are maintained across the network stack. Involvement in wider Operations projects and initiatives will also be required, working closely with senior engineers, architecture and business stakeholders to ensure smooth, resilient service delivery. This is a remote role, working a 4-day week (up to 40 hours) on a rota basis. Key responsibilities: Provide operational support for F5, VMware Avi and BlueCat (on-prem and Cloud Resolver) infrastructure. Support incident triage, proactive reviews and disaster recovery testing. Maintain documentation, runbooks and adherence to design/governance standards. Coordinate with senior engineers, architecture and business stakeholders. Contribute to Operations projects and infrastructure improvement initiatives. Key skills: 7+ years' experience in network protocols and technologies (DNS, DHCP, SSL/TLS, HTTP/S, SNMP, TCP/IP). Strong knowledge of F5 (LTM/GTM/APM), BlueCat DNS/DHCP/IPAM, and VMware Advanced Load Balancer. Expert troubleshooting ability across complex networking environments. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. If this sounds like a good fit, apply now! Production Services Specialist II Remote Inside IR35 £60 p/h 4-Day Week (up to 40 hrs, Rota-Based) IP Services/Load Balancing & DDI Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.

Senior Network / Infrastructure Engineer Leicester Hybrid £50,000-£60,000 We're partnering with a highly reputable organisation near Leicester to recruit a Senior Network / Infrastructure Engineer . This is a hybrid role with 2 days working from home after probation , offering the opportunity to work within a large-scale enterprise environment supporting 7,000+ endpoints, 1,600+ Cisco LAN devices and 220+ WAN links across the UK . The Role You'll act as a senior escalation point , providing technical leadership while designing, implementing, maintaining and optimising critical network and infrastructure services. Key Skills & Experience Advanced hands-on Cisco networking experience. Strong LAN/WLAN/WAN troubleshooting across multiple sites. Advanced routing: BGP, EIGRP & OSPF . Network design, implementation and optimisation. Strong understanding of network security . CCNA, CCNP or equivalent experience . Experience with Cisco Catalyst and Wireless . Knowledge of Cisco Firepower FMC, ISE and ISE-PIC highly desirable. Experience with Azure / hybrid environments . Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to handle complex escalations. Previous experience providing technical leadership or mentoring . Why Apply? A fantastic opportunity to join a technically advanced enterprise environment where you'll influence network design, resolve complex issues and become a key technical escalation point. Location: Leicester Hybrid: 2 days WFH after probation Salary: £50,000-£60,000 Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.

IT Support Technician (3 months) £150-£200 per day (Inside IR35) Greater Manachester MUST HAVE ENHANCED DBS on the update service! Start Date: ASAP (This week!) You must have an enhanced DBS and it needs to be on the update service (none recorded on child barring!) We're looking for an IT Support Technician to join our client on a short-term contract supporting an education environment. This is a fully onsite role requiring someone who can hit the ground running and provide day-to-day IT support to staff and students. Responsibilities Provide 1st/2nd line IT support across the site Set up and configure user devices Resolve basic hardware, software and connectivity issues Mainly IT support in a school Essential Skills Previous experience in an IT Support / IT Technician role If this sounds like a good fit and you're immediately available, apply now! IT Support Technician (3 months) £150-£200 per day (Inside IR35) Greater Manachester MUST HAVE ENHANCED DBS on the update service! Start Date: ASAP (This week!) Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.

Software Engineer Location: Manchester City Centre (Hybrid) Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 + Benefits The Role We're working with an established digital technology business looking to add a Software Engineer (Web Platform) to their growing engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on modern, cloud-hosted web platforms, building scalable applications used by a range of well-known clients. You'll work across backend services, APIs and cloud infrastructure, while also having the opportunity to contribute to frontend development where appropriate. Working within a collaborative product team, you'll be involved throughout the software development lifecycle, helping to deliver secure, high-performing and maintainable applications using modern engineering practices. Responsibilities Develop and maintain modern web applications using C#/.NET and TypeScript . Build and enhance REST APIs, backend services and third-party integrations. Contribute to cloud-based applications hosted within Microsoft Azure . Work alongside engineers, designers and product teams to deliver new features. Help improve software quality through automated testing, CI/CD and code reviews. Support scalable, secure and performant application architecture. Contribute to technical discussions and continuous improvement initiatives. Tech Stack Essential C# .NET / .NET Core TypeScript REST APIs Microsoft Azure Backend Development API Development Desirable React Node.js Azure Functions CI/CD Infrastructure as Code Docker Microservices Headless CMS Cloud-Native Development About You You'll have commercial experience developing modern web applications and be comfortable working across backend services and cloud technologies. Experience with both C#/.NET and TypeScript would be ideal, although stronger expertise in one alongside exposure to the other will also be considered. You'll enjoy working collaboratively, have a passion for clean, maintainable code, and be keen to continue developing your technical skills within a supportive engineering environment. What's on Offer? £35,000 - £45,000 Hybrid working (Manchester City Centre) Modern Microsoft technology stack Exposure to cloud-native development and Azure Collaborative engineering culture Ongoing learning and career development Competitive benefits package If you're interested in hearing more, apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation. Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.

Accountancy Tutor Birmingham / Midlands - Hybrid £48,000 - £52,000 per annum Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Permanent We're currently recruiting for a Midlands Tutor to join a leading professional education provider in Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity for an accountancy professional looking to develop their career in teaching and education , with training and support provided through a dedicated Tutor Academy. The Role As a Tutor, you'll deliver engaging learning experiences to aspiring finance and accounting professionals, helping learners build the knowledge, skills and behaviours they need to progress in their careers. You'll be responsible for: Delivering engaging sessions across face-to-face and live online classrooms Teaching across a range of accountancy apprenticeship programmes Supporting learners to achieve their qualifications and make strong progress Providing guidance and support outside scheduled teaching sessions Building positive relationships with learners and helping them achieve their goals Contributing to the development and improvement of learning materials and programmes Continuously developing your own technical knowledge and teaching capability Working collaboratively with other tutors and colleagues What We're Looking For We're interested in speaking with qualified or exam-qualified accounting professionals who are passionate about developing others and sharing their knowledge. Previous teaching, tutoring, training or mentoring experience is preferred, but not essential. Kaplan's Tutor Academy provides support and development to help successful candidates develop their teaching skills. You could currently be working as an: Accountant Management Accountant Financial Accountant Assistant Accountant Audit professional Finance professional Accountancy specialist You'll ideally have: A relevant professional accounting qualification - exam-qualified candidates may also be considered depending on the qualification Previous teaching, tutoring, training or mentoring experience is preferred Strong communication and presentation skills The ability to explain complex information clearly and confidently A genuine interest in developing and supporting others A strong focus on learner outcomes and quality Excellent written communication skills The ability to build strong relationships and trust A collaborative, team-focused approach The flexibility to adapt to changing learner and business needs What's On Offer? £48,000 - £52,000 salary Permanent, full-time position Hybrid working - based at the Birmingham training centre when teaching, with home working when not teaching Full training and development Comprehensive benefits package 28 days' annual leave, with the option to purchase additional days Company pension contributions Private medical insurance Income protection and life insurance Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.

IT Support Analyst Hybrid £24,500 About the Role We're recruiting a First Line IT Support Engineer for a large UK enterprise with a friendly, collaborative, and social IT team. You'll be the first point of contact for IT issues, managing incoming tickets, troubleshooting hardware/software problems, and escalating complex cases to senior engineers. This role provides a strong foundation for progression into 2nd line, networking, or cloud roles. You'll work in a supportive environment where team lunches, knowledge sharing, and celebrating wins are part of the culture, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both tech and teamwork. Responsibilities Manage and resolve IT support tickets within SLAs Troubleshoot hardware/software issues for hundreds of users across multiple sites Support enterprise endpoint setup, upgrades, and rollouts Escalate complex issues to senior engineers Maintain accurate IT records and documentation Collaborate and contribute to a team-focused culture Technologies & Skills Windows 10/11, Active Directory, Microsoft 365 (Exchange, Teams, SharePoint) Intune, Azure, DNS, DHCP Enterprise endpoint support/setup Strong problem-solving and communication skills Previous IT support/helpdesk experience preferred Positive, team-oriented attitude Benefits £24,500 salary Hybrid working (3 days onsite / 2 remote) Funded training & certifications Mentoring from senior engineers Friendly, social, and collaborative team culture Regular team events and social activities Clear career progression 25 days leave + bank holidays IT Support Analyst Hybrid £24,500 Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.

Job Title: Data Engineer Location: London Working Pattern: Hybrid (3-4 days / week in office) Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 (+ Strong Benefits Package) Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Data Engineer to join a growing technology team within a fast-paced insurance environment. This role will focus on designing, building, and optimising scalable data infrastructure and automation solutions that support operational workflows, reporting, and business-critical analytics. The position offers the opportunity to work across modern cloud-based data platforms, workflow automation, and emerging AI-assisted technologies, with exposure to projects involving intelligent document processing, operational automation, and practical applications of LLM tooling within the business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining strong Data Engineering fundamentals with modern automation technologies in a highly collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities Data Engineering & Architecture Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable data pipelines using Python and SQL. Build and optimise modern data architectures, including data lakes and warehouses. Support the ongoing migration and modernisation of legacy/on-premise data infrastructure into Azure cloud services. Develop robust ETL/ELT pipelines and API integrations across multiple internal and external data sources. Automation & Intelligent Workflows Support automation initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency and reducing manual processing tasks. Contribute to AI-assisted and intelligent workflow projects involving structured and unstructured data processing. Work with modern automation tooling and explore practical applications of LLM technologies within operational processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for process optimisation through automation and data-driven solutions. Data Quality, Reporting & Governance Implement automated validation, monitoring, and data quality controls across datasets and pipelines. Ensure solutions align with governance, security, and GDPR/DPA requirements. Optimise database performance and query efficiency to support reporting and analytics. Develop and maintain reporting and dashboarding solutions using Power BI. Stakeholder Collaboration Work closely with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions. Present technical findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Act as a key bridge between operational teams and technology functions. Required Skills & Experience Technical Skills Strong experience with Python and SQL for Data Engineering and automation. Experience building and maintaining scalable ETL/ELT pipelines. Strong understanding of relational and non-relational databases. Experience with Azure data technologies such as Data Factory, Synapse, or Fabric. Familiarity with orchestration and transformation tooling such as Dagster and dbt. Experience working with APIs and workflow automation tooling. Exposure to AI-assisted technologies, automation tooling, or LLM concepts would be advantageous. Experience with Power BI and reporting solutions. Familiarity with Docker/Kubernetes and CI/CD practices is beneficial. Industry Experience Experience working within insurance or financial services environments is highly desirable. Experience handling complex operational or transactional datasets would be advantageous. Soft Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Collaborative and proactive mindset. Interest in modern automation technologies and emerging tooling. Package & Benefits Annual bonus Strong pension contribution Private healthcare Hybrid working model (3-4 days per week in the London office) Exposure to modern cloud, automation, and AI-driven projects Collaborative and growing technology environment Opportunity to influence greenfield technical initiatives and modernisation projects Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.

IT Support Engineer Bromsgrove £35,000 Oscar Technology has partnered exclusively with a leading MSP near Bromsgrove to recruit for a skilled IT Support Engineer to join their team. Job Description As Senior Support Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the company's effective delivery of the service desk services. For this role in particular, we are building a dedicated support team for a brand new customer so it's a great opportunity to get involved from the beginning with a lot of project work! Responsibilities Include: Monitoring & dealing with issues raised in the logging system and directly through the phone. Providing 2nd line support for IT incidents and requests, ensuring timely resolution and user satisfaction. Perform necessary, routine maintenance and updates to application operating systems and anti-virus software. Confirm factors such as IT Policies, procedures and security standards are being considered and abided by. Assist with data retrieval, backup management - either onsite or cloud based. Establishing and maintaining technical documentation that can range from technical diagrams to knowledge articles. Essential Skills: Extensive knowledge around desktop and laptop hardware, operating systems (Windows, Mac OS, Linux) and software applications. Knowledge with virtualization technologies such as VMware and Hyper-V. Excellent knowledge of networking concepts such as: TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and VPN. Familiarity with troubleshooting and resolving issues linked to Microsoft 365. Knowledge of Active Directory and user account management. Familiarity with server administration demands such as user management, file shares and security. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. In Return: Up to £35,000 salary Flexible working (2 days from home) Generous bonus incetives regarding certifications Fully funded certifications 22 days holiday + BH IT Support Engineer Stratford-Upon-Avon £35,000 Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.

Network Implementation Engineer £400p/day (Inside IR35) London (2 days on site, weekend and out of hours work) 6 months (initially) Cisco routing and switching We're looking for an experienced Network Implementation Engineer to join a major infrastructure refresh programme. This is a hands on delivery role focused on implementation, migration, routing, switching and large scale network transformation across a multi-floor headquarters environment. We're looking for someone who can deliver, execute projects against deadlines and has strong routing/switching experience (this is not a network design role!) There will be out of hours/weekend work in this role. Key Skills Required: Strong Cisco Routing & Switching experience Deep knowledge of enterprise routing protocols including BGP Strong core networking experience Experience with Cisco routers, switches, and wireless technologies Solid implementation and migration background Experience working with: Cisco Catalyst platforms Cisco Catalyst Center (highly desirable) WiFi deployment Nice to have: CCNP certification or equivalent experience Exposure to Firewall technologies Highly regulated enterprise If you are a strong implementation focused network engineer, then apply now as this could be the right fit for you! Network Implementation Engineer £400p/day (Inside IR35) London (2 days on site, weekend and out of hours work) 6 months (initially) Cisco routing and switching Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.

Infrastructure Engineer - MSP Windows Server, VMware, Azure, Cisco Yorkshire (Hybrid)£40,000 - £50,000 + Training + Certifications + Benefits Are you an experienced Infrastructure Engineer looking to join a growing Managed Service Provider where you'll gain exposure to complex project work, cloud technologies, virtualisation, and enterprise customer environments? We're working with a well-established MSP looking to add an Infrastructure Engineer to their technical team, supporting a broad client base across infrastructure, cloud, networking, and modern workplace technologies. This role is ideal for someone coming from an MSP or consultancy background who enjoys a mix of BAU support, project delivery, and customer-facing technical work. Key Responsibilities Support and maintain customer infrastructure environments Deliver infrastructure projects across server, cloud, networking, and virtualisation technologies Act as a technical escalation point for complex incidents and problems Manage and maintain Windows Server environments Support Microsoft 365, Azure, and hybrid cloud solutions Configure and troubleshoot networking infrastructure including switches, firewalls, and VPNs Work across VMware and Hyper-V virtualised environments Participate in migrations, upgrades, and infrastructure improvement projects Create and maintain technical documentation Tech Stack / Keywords Windows Server Active Directory (AD) Group Policy (GPO) DNS / DHCP Microsoft 365 Exchange Online Azure Entra ID / Azure AD VMware vSphere / ESXi Hyper-V Cisco Networking VLANs VPNs Firewalls Intune SharePoint Teams PowerShell Backup & Disaster Recovery Veeam What They're Looking For Previous experience working within an MSP / Managed Service Provider environment Strong infrastructure support and project delivery experience Experience supporting virtualised environments Strong communication and customer-facing skills Full UK driving licence preferred Why Join? Exposure to enterprise-level infrastructure projects Paid certifications and training Hybrid working Clear progression into Senior Infrastructure / Cloud / Consultant-level positions Supportive technical environment with modern technologies Opportunity to work across both cloud and on-prem infrastructure If you're an Infrastructure Engineer looking to develop your skills across cloud, networking, and virtualisation within a fast-paced MSP environment, apply now for immediate consideration. Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.

IT Manager Location: Northolt, West London Salary: £40,000 - £44,000 We are currently seeking an experienced IT Manager to support a school environment in West London. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing, maintaining and improving the school's ICT infrastructure, ensuring systems are secure, reliable and effective for both teaching and administrative use. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to support day-to-day IT operations, deliver infrastructure projects and provide technical guidance across the school. Key responsibilities: Managing the school's network infrastructure and ICT systems Maintaining switches, servers, Microsoft 365, backups and core systems Providing 2nd/3rd line support Supporting staff with technical advice and training Managing IT requests and ensuring issues are resolved efficiently Line managing ICT support staff Producing regular service updates and reports Ensuring systems are compliant with school policies Supporting IT improvement projects The ideal candidate will have: 2-3+ years' experience as an IT Manager, Network Manager or Senior ICT Consultant within a school environment Strong knowledge of school IT systems and infrastructure Experience upgrading or improving school networks Excellent communication and customer service skills A proactive, hands-on approach to problem solving The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team This is a full-time, year-round position. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Benefits include: Salary sacrifice pension scheme Wellbeing and benefits hub Electric/hybrid car leasing scheme Cycle and e-bike scheme Eye care vouchers Employee assistance programme Employee recognition platform Online retail discounts Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.

Senior Automation Engineer (Contract) Birmingham £650-£750/day Inside IR35 Hybrid A major financial services environment is undergoing a large-scale network automation transformation - and we're looking for a senior engineer to help drive it. This is a hands-on role focused on SWIM automation, production-grade infrastructure automation, and solving complex challenges across a multi-vendor estate at serious scale. You'll need strong experience with: Ansible & Python Cisco Catalyst / IOS-XE / NX-OS Fortinet Git & CI/CD automation Beyond engineering, this role suits someone who can mentor others, lead from the front, and help bring client engineers on the automation journey. If this sounds like the right fit for your background, apply now to learn more. Senior Automation Engineer (Contract) Birmingham £650-£750/day Inside IR35 Hybrid Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.

Cyber Security Delivery Manager £80-90k Portsmouth (Hybrid) SC Clearance Eligibility essential Are you a senior cyber security professional who can lead from the front - advising at board level one day and getting hands-on with a security architecture review the next? We're recruiting on behalf of a well-regarded cyber security consultancy based in Hampshire. They work with a range of clients on complex, meaningful security challenges - and they're looking for an experienced Cyber Manager to join the senior team. This isn't a purely strategic role. You'll lead engagements, grow client relationships, and help shape the direction of the business - but you'll also roll your sleeves up when the work demands it. Salary: £ Package: Gym, private medical insurance, company pension, work from home flex Working Structure: Hybrid remote in Portsmouth (2 days onsite) Security Clearance: Active or Eligible for SC clearance. The Role: As Cyber Security Delivery Manager, you'll take ownership of client engagements from start to finish, covering risk assessments, security architecture reviews, policy development, incident response planning, and governance work. You'll be the senior point of contact on engagements, ensuring quality and consistency across everything that goes out the door. What You'll Be Doing: Leading end-to-end cyber security engagements across advisory and hands-on delivery Managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery quality and client satisfaction Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, including at CISO and board level Leading proposals and bids, contributing to go-to-market strategy and service development Supporting and developing junior and mid-level consultants through active mentoring Putting sensible operational processes in place and keeping day-to-day delivery on track Contributing to hiring decisions as the team grows What You'll Need: Significant experience delivering cyber security projects in a consultancy or professional services environment Strong technical knowledge across core cyber domains - risk management, security architecture, governance, assurance, or incident response CISSP, CISM, or equivalent professional certification A proven track record of leading teams and managing senior client relationships The ability to communicate complex security topics clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Eligibility to obtain or active SC (Security Clearance) Self-motivated, decisive, and comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy Desired but not essential: Experience across multiple disciplines such as GRC, penetration testing, SOC, cloud security, or OT security Familiarity with frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, CAF, or Cyber Essentials Experience working with government, defence, or critical national infrastructure clients Additional certifications such as CREST, OSCP, or NCSC Certified Professional If this sounds like the right next step, apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and able to obtain Security Clearance. Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.

Cyber Security Consultant - Secure by Design £42-52k Portsmouth, Hybrid SC Clearance Are you a cyber security professional with a background in defence and a strong grasp of how Secure by Design should work in practice - not just in theory? A specialist consultancy with a strong reputation in the defence and government space is looking to bring on a Cyber Security Consultant to support their growing portfolio of MOD-facing work. This is a genuine opportunity to do meaningful, technically credible work in an environment that values expertise over headcount. Salary: £42-52k DOE Package: Gym, private medical, company pension Working Structure: Hybrid in Portsmouth 2 days onsite Security Clearance: Eligibility or active SC clearance The Role: This position has two distinct dimensions. On one hand, you'll be conducting structured assessments - evaluating how well Secure by Design principles are being embedded across defence programmes and producing clear, evidence-backed findings. On the other, you'll be working alongside programme teams to help them act on those findings, guiding them through the practicalities of building security in from day one rather than retrofitting it later. Day to Day You'll Be: Assessing how Secure by Design principles are being applied across programmes and systems, and producing well-evidenced findings and recommendations Reviewing system designs, architectures, and change proposals to identify where security hasn't been adequately considered Supporting client teams in embedding SbD into their ways of working from the outset Evaluating risk ownership and escalation practices, helping stakeholders understand where accountability is unclear or gaps exist Producing security cases, assessment reports, and assurance documentation to a high standard Helping develop practical SbD guidance and processes that client teams can realistically use day to day Supporting broader assurance activity including assessments against the CAF Communicating clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring findings are understood and acted upon at every level Contributing to proposal writing, business development conversations, and the ongoing development of the consultancy's SbD service offering What You'll Need: A solid working knowledge of MOD Secure by Design principles and how they apply across the defence acquisition and system lifecycle Around 2-3 years of hands-on experience in cyber security risk assessment, security architecture review, or security assurance The confidence to work within client organisations, build relationships, and influence without direct authority Eligibility to obtain SC clearance, requiring at least 5 years continuous UK residency A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites approximately two days per week. Desired but not essential: Practical experience applying MOD SbD principles within defence programmes Experience working in defence or wider public sector cyber security environments Familiarity with the CAF, NCSC guidance, GovAssure, or related frameworks A professional certification such as CISMP or CCP, or active progress towards CISSP or CISM A cyber security related degree or equivalent professional development Apply now or reach out directly for a confidential conversation. Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.

Infrastructure Engineer/Lab Engineer £300-£370p/day (Inside IR35) 6 months (Initially) West Yorkshire Our client is looking for an experienced Lab Engineer to support a large-scale enterprise testing environment based within a data centre setting in West Yorkshire. The role is focused on the planning, building, co-ordinating and operating of enterprise test environments prior to enterprise rollout. It is a technically deep position requiring someone who fully understands enterprise infrastructure on an end-to-end basis. Key Responsibilities: Support, operate and maintain a large-scale on-premise enterprise test lab environment Validate firewall, switching, storage and virtualisation configurations Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues Handle IP management, network connectivity, SAN storage, and VMware environments Maintain accurate documentation and workflow tracking via JIRA Translate infrastructure requirements into structured test builds Collaborate with infrastructure, network and security teams Required Experience: Experience supporting, operating and maintaining on-premise test labs Knowledge of SANs and enterprise storage technologies Experience working with Juniper network infrastructure Hands-on experience with enterprise switching technologies Experience supporting compute virtualisation in large-scale environments Experience working within enterprise-level organisations Strong technical troubleshooting and validation capabilities Experience using JIRA Strong Experience working with VMware, especially VMware ESXI Experience managing enterprise IP addresses and networks If this sounds like a good fit for you, apply now . Infrastructure Engineer/Lab Engineer £300-£370p/day (Inside IR35) 6 months (Initially) West Yorkshire Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.

Data Migration Lead London (Hybrid) £75,000 - £90,000 + benefits We're partnering with a fast-growing fintech organisation building a modern, cloud-native banking platform used by financial institutions across the UK. Following continued client growth and major transformation programmes, they are looking to hire a senior data leader to own and drive data migration and broader data delivery initiatives across complex banking environments. This is a high-impact, business-critical role sitting between data, product, and programme delivery. The successful candidate will act as the primary owner for all migration and data-related activity across client implementations, while also helping shape the wider data capability including reporting, governance, pipelines, and operational MI. The environment is fast-paced, highly collaborative, and suited to someone who enjoys taking ownership, working directly with stakeholders, and leading from the front. The Role This role combines elements of: Data Migration Leadership Data Product Ownership Client & Stakeholder Management Data Delivery / Programme Leadership You will lead end-to-end migration workstreams across banking transformation programmes, while also owning broader data responsibilities across warehousing, reporting, governance, and operational data capabilities. The position requires someone commercially minded and highly communicative - not purely technical, and not purely project-management focused. Key Responsibilities Data Migration & Delivery Own and lead end-to-end data migration initiatives across client programmes Define migration strategy, governance, mapping standards, validation processes, and cutover plans Oversee all migration phases including discovery, mapping, reconciliation, rehearsal, cutover, and post-go-live support Ensure strong data quality, auditability, governance, and reporting throughout delivery Manage migration risks, dependencies, RAID processes, and stakeholder escalation points Data Product Ownership Take ownership of broader data capabilities including: Data warehouse Data lake MI & reporting Power BI outputs Data pipelines Help shape how data is structured, governed, surfaced, and consumed internally and externally Work closely with engineering and product teams to define scalable data solutions Explore opportunities to improve automation and efficiency across data processes and apply AI-aware thinking to all areas. Stakeholder & Client Management Act as the senior client-facing lead for all data-related discussions Translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-friendly language Build trusted relationships with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Lead workshops, delivery discussions, and governance meetings What They're Looking For Essential Experience Strong background within banking or financial services Proven experience leading large-scale data migration initiatives Experience operating in senior data leadership, data product, or programme ownership roles Strong understanding of: Data mapping Transformation Validation Governance Reconciliation Reporting & MI Experience working with cloud-based data environments and modern tooling Soft Skills & Leadership Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Comfortable leading clients and giving clear direction Able to bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders Strong ownership mentality with the ability to operate autonomously Confident working in fast-moving, ambiguous environments Nice to Have Exposure to Power BI and modern reporting ecosystems Awareness of AI/ML concepts within data platforms Experience working within fintech or digital banking environments Team & Environment Flexible hybrid working model at the London office Occasional client travel for workshops or programme meetings Package: £75,000-£90,000 base salary Annual bonus Equity/share scheme Strong pension contribution Private medical cover Electric vehicle scheme Hybrid/flexible working environment Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.

Senior Technical Business Analyst - FOTA London Hybrid £700-£800 6 months (initial) We're looking for a Senior Technical Business Analyst to join a Front Office Analytics environment focused on Gas, LNG, and Power markets. Sitting between trading, quantitative modelling, data science, and engineering, this role will support the evolution of a sophisticated FOTA Analytics & Modelling platform used for forecasting, scenario analysis, and commercial decision-making across markets including TTF and JKM. You'll work closely with Quants, Analysts, and Engineers to translate complex modelling and analytical requirements into scalable technical solutions, leveraging large volumes of market, pricing, storage, flow, and weather data. Key requirements: Experience within Gas, LNG, and Power trading environments Previous FOTA / analytics platform experience Strong Technical Business Analysis background within Agile teams Knowledge of forecasting, supply-demand modelling, and market fundamentals Exposure to Python analytics tools Strong stakeholder engagement and delivery skills This is an opportunity to work at the centre of trading, analytics, and technology in a highly analytical, fast-moving environment. Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.

Telemetry and Observability Engineer (Inside IR-35) London / Hybrid (3 days on-site) I'm working with a global organisation building next-generation cloud-native and observability platforms at enterprise scale, and they're looking for a strong Senior Observability Engineer to join the team. This is a high-impact role focused on scalable telemetry pipelines, monitoring, alerting, reliability engineering, and embedding observability across complex distributed systems and Kubernetes environments. Key experience needed: Observability / SRE / Platform Engineering background OpenTelemetry , Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, Elastic, Loki, or Jaeger Kubernetes, microservices, and cloud-native platforms Python, Go, or Java Terraform, Helm, and IaC SLIs, SLOs, alerting, and reliability engineering Financial services or regulated environment experience is a bonus. Great opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, influence engineering standards, and help shape observability at enterprise scale. Interested? Drop me a message or send over your CV. Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.

Founding AI Engineer Location : London (Hybrid / Flexible) Salary : Competitive DOE + Bonus + Equity Company Overview We are working with an early-stage technology company building AI-native systems that help large organisations better understand, govern, and secure complex data and identity ecosystems. Operating at the intersection of AI, cyber security, and enterprise data platforms , the business is focused on transforming how organisations model access, risk, and data relationships across increasingly distributed cloud environments. The team is small, highly technical, and product-focused, with a strong bias toward ownership, rapid iteration, and building systems that operate in complex, real-world enterprise environments. Engineering sits at the centre of everything, and individuals are expected to have a direct impact on product direction and architecture. The Role We are seeking a Founding AI Engineer / Engineering Lead to join the business at a pivotal stage as the platform moves from early MVP into scalable production use with enterprise customers. This is a hands-on technical leadership role , not a product management position. You will be responsible for designing, building, and scaling core components of an AI-driven enterprise platform, working across data, machine learning, and distributed systems. You will also work directly with early customers to understand real-world use cases and translate them into robust, scalable product capabilities. This role suits someone who still enjoys building and shipping code, but is comfortable influencing architecture, mentoring engineers, and shaping technical direction. You will have significant influence over: Core system architecture AI/ML strategy and implementation Data modelling and enterprise integration patterns Early product design decisions Engineering standards and scalability approach Key Responsibilities Design and build core components of an AI-native enterprise platform from the ground up Develop and deploy machine learning and LLM-based systems in production environments Build scalable data and AI pipelines across complex enterprise datasets Work closely with early enterprise customers to refine requirements and shape product direction Define and implement system architecture for AI, data, and integration layers Build agentic AI workflows and knowledge-driven systems using modern LLM frameworks Implement robust MLOps pipelines for model training, deployment, monitoring, and governance Contribute directly to production code in Python and related AI/data tooling Support technical decision-making around cloud architecture, scalability, and system design Help establish engineering best practices in a fast-moving early-stage environment Tech Stack Python TensorFlow / PyTorch LLM frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph, or similar agentic AI tooling) AWS / Azure cloud platforms (including AI services such as Bedrock) Data engineering tools (e.g. AWS Glue or equivalent) NLP, embeddings, vector databases, RAG architectures MLOps tooling for model deployment and monitoring Experience with distributed data systems and APIs Required Skills & Experience Several years' experience in software engineering, data engineering, or AI engineering roles Strong academic background in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or similar Experience working in a product-led technology environment (SaaS, AI platform, or similar) Proven ability to ship production-grade AI or data systems Strong Python engineering capability Experience with modern ML / LLM systems and frameworks Exposure to cloud-based AI/ML platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Comfortable working in early-stage environments with ambiguity and ownership Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with technical and non-technical stakeholders Bonus Experience (Highly Valued) Cyber security / identity / access management (IAM / IdAM) exposure Cloud operations, DevSecOps, or infrastructure-heavy environments Experience in regulated or enterprise-scale domains Knowledge of enterprise data governance, data modelling, or integration architecture How You Work Highly hands-on and enjoys building systems end-to-end Comfortable operating in ambiguity and shaping problems as well as solving them Strong bias toward delivery, iteration, and practical engineering outcomes Collaborative, but able to take full ownership of technical decisions Interested in building foundational systems, not just features What We Offer Highly competitive base salary (DOE) + bonus Equity / stock options in a high-growth early-stage business Private medical insurance Hybrid working (London-based, flexible model) High ownership role with significant influence on product and architecture Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.