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Lead Data Engineer Manchester Hybrid Circa £85K An established organisation is looking for a hands-on Lead Data Engineer to take ownership of its existing data estate and lead the development of a modern, scalable data platform. This is an excellent opportunity to build a platform supporting Business Intelligence, Data Science and Applied AI. You'll introduce modern batch and real-time data-processing capabilities, automate inefficient processes and make trusted data more accessible across the organisation. Alongside remaining technically hands-on, you'll manage and develop a small team of Data Engineers. Key responsibilities Own the reliability, security and ongoing development of the data platform. Modernise the existing SQL Server, SSIS/SSDT and Power BI environment. Develop scalable batch and real-time data-processing solutions. Lead the design of a Customer Data Platform. Build and evolve a lakehouse architecture using AWS technologies. Create governed semantic models, consistent metrics and clear data definitions. Enable secure, self-service data analysis using modern AI tooling. Automate manual, repetitive or fragile data processes. Support BI, Data Science, Machine Learning and Applied AI teams. Take ownership of data governance, security, monitoring and platform costs. Line-manage, develop and help grow the Data Engineering team. Work closely with technical, operational and senior business stakeholders. Skills and experience We're looking for an experienced Data Engineer who has built and operated complete data platforms rather than solely delivering individual components. You'll need experience across: Batch data processing, ELT and orchestration. Modern streaming technologies such as Flink or comparable platforms. AWS data services, including S3, Lambda, Glue, Athena, Kinesis and RDS. Infrastructure as code using Terraform. CI/CD and automated testing. Lakehouse architecture and open table formats such as Iceberg. Medallion architecture and dimensional data modelling. Strong SQL and Python. SQL Server, SSIS/SSDT and Power BI. Semantic layers, common metrics and data glossaries. Data governance, lineage, retention, classification and auditability. Managing and developing a small technical team. You should also be comfortable using advanced AI coding assistants, such as Claude Code or equivalent tools, to improve engineering productivity while maintaining high standards of quality, governance and security. Desirable experience Regulated environment. PySpark for large-scale data transformations. Migrating legacy data estates to lakehouse or metadata-driven architectures. Customer Data Platforms or event-driven systems. Data-quality tools such as dbt tests or Great Expectations. MCP servers or governed natural-language data interfaces. Financial crime, fraud or regulatory-reporting data. Power BI administration and semantic modelling. The opportunity This is a genuinely influential role where you'll own the data platform end to end and help shape how data and AI are used across the organisation. You'll have the scope to introduce modern technologies, remove unnecessary manual work and build a platform capable of supporting future products, analytics and business decision-making. Salary: Circa £85K Location: Manchester Working pattern: Hybrid Lead Data Engineer - Manchester

IT Systems Manager (ERP) Our client is a successful and established business based in Birmingham and is looking to appoint an ERP & IT Systems Manager to take ownership of its core business systems and wider IT infrastructure. This is a hands-on, varied role combining ERP ownership, business systems management and IT infrastructure responsibility. The successful candidate will become the internal subject matter expert for the company's ERP platform, while also taking responsibility for the day-to-day management and improvement of the wider IT environment. The role would suit an experienced ERP Systems Manager, IT Systems Manager, Business Systems Manager or IT Manager who enjoys working in a hands-on SME environment and is comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy. Key Responsibilities ERP & Business Systems Take ownership of the company's Intact X Line ERP system, including configuration, user administration, permissions and master data. Provide day-to-day support and troubleshooting to users across Finance, Operations, Procurement and other departments. Manage and develop document management and workflow solutions, including DocuWare. Support ERP upgrades, system enhancements, integrations and new module implementations. Develop and maintain SOPs and documentation around key ERP processes. Liaise with external ERP partners and consultants regarding support, upgrades and licensing. Develop and maintain management reports and dashboards, ensuring data accuracy and integrity. Provide basic user training and guidance to reduce reliance on external support. Identify opportunities to improve business processes through automation and better use of existing systems. IT Infrastructure Take overall responsibility for the company's IT infrastructure following an initial handover. Manage and support networks, servers, endpoints, Microsoft 365 and business applications. Act as the first point of contact for internal IT issues, resolving problems where possible and escalating to external providers when required. Manage user accounts, permissions, onboarding and offboarding. Maintain accurate records of hardware, software licences, suppliers and IT contracts. Maintain IT documentation, including infrastructure information, backup and disaster recovery procedures. Manage relationships with external IT providers and technology vendors. Assist with the evaluation and implementation of new IT systems, hardware and software. About You We are looking for someone who combines strong ERP experience with practical IT knowledge and is comfortable being the go-to person for both business systems and general IT. You'll ideally have: Proven experience administering and supporting an ERP system, including configuration, user management and reporting. Experience supporting or managing IT infrastructure within a small or medium-sized business. Strong troubleshooting skills across ERP, software, hardware, networking and general IT. Excellent understanding of data integrity, processes and systems documentation. Strong communication skills and the ability to support non-technical users effectively. A proactive, organised and self-sufficient approach. The confidence to work autonomously and take ownership of systems and projects. Desirable Experience DocuWare or similar document management/workflow systems. Experience supporting an ERP implementation, migration or major upgrade. Experience managing external IT and ERP support partners. Microsoft 365 administration and general infrastructure knowledge. Why Join? This is an excellent opportunity to take genuine ownership of a company's ERP and IT systems, rather than operating within a large IT function where responsibilities are narrowly defined. You'll have the opportunity to influence how systems are used across the business, improve processes, introduce efficiencies and shape the future development of the IT environment. If you're an experienced ERP or IT Systems professional looking for a broad, autonomous role where you can make a real difference, we'd like to hear from you. Interested? Please Click Apply Now! IT Systems Manager (ERP)

Social Media Manager (Podcasts / Video) Are you a creative storyteller with a passion for social media, video, and podcast production? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where no two days look the same? If so, this could be the perfect next step in your career. We're looking for a Social Media Manager to join our growing team and help shape the online presence of a diverse portfolio of B2C and B2B brands within the financial services sector. You'll play a key role in crafting standout content, driving organic performance, and supporting the wider social team to deliver campaigns with impact. What You'll Be Doing Managing organic social media activity across multiple platforms, ensuring consistent, high-quality output. Producing engaging, innovative content - from ideation and concept development to briefing designers/copywriters and creating assets yourself. Leading on podcast and video content production, from planning through to execution. Reviewing and analysing the performance of organic campaigns to drive continuous improvement. Supporting the Head of Social and wider team with day-to-day tasks and campaign delivery. Working to agreed SLAs and KPIs to ensure efficient, professional execution of all social activity. What You'll Bring Essential 2+ years in an agency social role or 3+ years in-house. Podcast and Video productions Strong understanding of TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn. Hands-on experience creating content - including video and podcast production. Confident copywriting skills and a creative mindset. Excellent analytical ability and a data-driven approach. Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Experience within the financial services sector. Familiarity with additional channels such as YouTube, Threads, Reddit, Pinterest, Snapchat, Bluesky, Trustpilot, etc. Experience using social media management tools (e.g., Sprout Social, Hootsuite). Understanding of FCA guidelines and other relevant regulatory frameworks. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. A calm, positive attitude under pressure and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Why Join Us? You'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team where creativity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and your work genuinely makes an impact. If you're ready to take ownership of exciting social projects and grow your skills in a supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you. Social Media Manager (Podcasts / Video)

Hardware Production Support Engineer Scunthorpe Onsite Full-time, Permanent 37.5 hours per week Adria Solutions is recruiting a Hardware Production Support Engineer for an established technology manufacturer whose products support customers in critical operational environments. This hands-on role sits at the heart of engineering and manufacturing. Based on the production floor, you'll resolve build and test issues, improve manufacturing processes and help take new hardware products into reliable, repeatable production. It's an opportunity for someone who enjoys practical fault-finding, takes ownership of problems and wants to see the direct impact of their work. The role Reporting to the Engineering Manager, your responsibilities will include: Providing first-line engineering support for electronic and electromechanical assembly and testing. Diagnosing faults at the bench, resolving production issues and escalating problems that require design changes. Creating and maintaining assembly instructions, test procedures and other production documentation. Designing, building and maintaining test jigs, wiring harnesses and test equipment. Updating bills of materials and supporting engineering change control. Leading the production side of new product introduction, ensuring products move smoothly from design handover into manufacture. Working with quality and purchasing teams to investigate component and assembly issues, identify root causes and implement corrective actions. Improving build consistency, test coverage and production efficiency. What we're looking for An engineering qualification in electronics, electrical, mechatronics or manufacturing, a completed engineering apprenticeship, or equivalent practical experience. Experience supporting electronic or electromechanical products within a production or manufacturing environment. Strong build and test fault-finding skills. The ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings and bills of materials. Practical experience with soldering, rework and wiring harness assembly. Confidence using oscilloscopes, multimeters and bench power supplies. Experience producing clear technical documentation and maintaining it under version control. A structured approach to problem-solving and root cause analysis. Useful additional experience Experience with new product introduction, test fixture design, engineering change control, ERP/MRP systems or lean manufacturing would be beneficial. Familiarity with IPC workmanship standards, ESD controls, basic CAD and interfaces such as RS232, RS485, USB or Ethernet would also be useful. Why apply? You'll have ownership of the tools, documentation and processes that production relies on every day. Working closely with engineering, manufacturing and quality colleagues, you'll help improve the reliability of specialist hardware and shape how new products are built and tested. The role is based onsite in Scunthorpe, with occasional travel to Sheffield. Interested? Apply with your CV or contact Adria Solutions for more information. Hardware Production Support Engineer - Scunthorpe

2nd Line IT Support Engineer Manchester Office-based Are you a technically strong 2nd Line IT Support Engineer looking for a role where you'll have genuine ownership of technical issues and play an active part in infrastructure change? We're looking for an experienced 2nd Line IT Support Engineer to join an established IT team supporting approximately 500 employees across a national branch network. This is a hands-on technical role and you'll become the primary escalation point for the 1st Line team, while working alongside an existing 2nd Line Technician on infrastructure support and change projects. We're looking for someone who can combine strong engineering ability with excellent customer service - someone who can investigate root causes, understand the wider impact of an issue and implement solutions properly. The Role As a 2nd Line IT Support Engineer, you'll be responsible for: Acting as the primary technical escalation point for 1st Line IT Support. Diagnosing and resolving complex 2nd Line infrastructure and end-user issues. Supporting and administering Microsoft 365 and Exchange Online. Providing VMware VDI support across a branch estate supporting approximately 240 users. Supporting and managing network infrastructure, including firewalls and switches. Working with Palo Alto perimeter security and Juniper networking technologies. Supporting the wider Microsoft-first infrastructure environment. Working with technologies including Intune, Autopilot, Entra ID and NinjaOne. Supporting backup and infrastructure technologies, including Veeam. Investigating recurring issues and identifying root causes rather than relying on temporary fixes. Working alongside the existing 2nd Line Technician to provide effective technical support. Participating in infrastructure projects and technology improvements. Working within formal change-control processes. Maintaining accurate technical documentation. Supporting the ongoing IT transformation programme. Ensuring solutions are implemented securely and in line with organisational policies. The Technical Environment You'll be working across a modern Microsoft-first infrastructure, including: Microsoft 365 Exchange Online Entra ID Intune Autopilot NinjaOne VMware VDI Palo Alto Juniper Veeam Keeper The branch VDI environment currently supports approximately 240 users, while the wider organisation has around 500 employees. This is therefore an excellent opportunity for someone who wants exposure to a broad infrastructure environment rather than a narrow desktop-support position. About You We're looking for a technically capable 2nd Line Engineer who enjoys getting to the bottom of difficult problems. You should have demonstrable hands-on experience in areas such as: Microsoft 365 administration. Exchange Online. Entra ID / Active Directory. Intune and device management. Windows infrastructure and desktop support. VMware / VDI environments. Networking and troubleshooting. Firewall and switch administration. Backup technologies. Infrastructure troubleshooting and problem management. Experience with Palo Alto, Juniper, Veeam, NinjaOne and Autopilot would be highly advantageous. You don't need to be an expert in every technology listed, but you must be able to demonstrate genuine hands-on technical depth in the relevant areas. Customer Service Matters Technical ability is only half of the role. We're looking for someone who understands that IT support is ultimately a service function. You should be: Calm and composed under pressure. Approachable and professional. Comfortable supporting non-technical users. Able to explain complex technical issues clearly. Patient and solutions-focused. Someone who takes ownership rather than simply passing problems on. Committed to resolving issues properly and preventing them from recurring. Think Apple Genius Bar standards of customer care, combined with the technical ability of an infrastructure engineer. Desirable ITIL knowledge or certification. Familiarity with ISO 27001. Previous experience working within a regulated environment. Strong understanding of incident, problem and change management. Experience working within formal change-control processes. Experience contributing to infrastructure transformation projects. The Environment The organisation operates within a regulated environment, so security, documentation and change discipline are important parts of the role. You'll be based in Manchester, working alongside an established IT team and an existing 2nd Line Technician. The Recruitment Process We take technical competence seriously. The recruitment process includes a practical technical assessment, giving candidates the opportunity to demonstrate how they actually approach technical problems. We aren't looking for people who simply interview well. We want to see how you work. Candidates will be assessed on both technical capability and their approach to service and problem resolution. What We're Looking For Non-negotiables include: Excellent written and verbal communication. Proven 2nd Line technical competence. Strong customer service skills, supported by concrete examples or references. A stable and explainable employment history. Experience working within structured processes. A strong information-security mindset. The ability to work within controlled change processes. A genuine approach to diagnosing and resolving technical problems. If you're a strong 2nd Line IT Support Engineer who wants to work across Microsoft 365, infrastructure, networking and VDI while playing a key role in an organisation's IT transformation, we'd like to hear from you. Interested? Please Click Apply Now! 2nd Line IT Support Analyst - Manchester

Infrastructure & Systems Engineer My client is looking for an enthusiastic and proactive I nfrastructure & Systems Engineer to join their growing IT team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role, combining hands-on IT support with infrastructure administration in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. Working as part of a collaborative IT function, you'll play a key role in ensuring the business's IT systems, networks and end-user services remain secure, reliable and highly available. The Role This is a broad technical position where you'll provide first and second-line support whilst taking ownership of core IT infrastructure and day-to-day operational activities. You'll be the go-to person for resolving technical issues, supporting colleagues across the business and helping improve the efficiency, reliability and security of the IT environment. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to infrastructure improvements, documentation and automation as the organisation continues to grow. Key Responsibilities Provide first and second-line IT support to users across the business. Manage, prioritise and resolve IT support tickets, escalating where appropriate. Configure and deploy laptops, desktops and mobile devices for new starters. Manage onboarding and offboarding processes, including user accounts and permissions. Maintain and support core IT infrastructure, including servers, networking equipment and office technology. Administer user accounts across Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory and Google Workspace. Monitor and troubleshoot networking issues including VPN connectivity, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP and VLANs. Maintain IT asset registers, hardware inventory and documentation. Support backups, security updates and system maintenance. Help improve IT processes, documentation and day-to-day operational efficiency. About You You'll be a hands-on IT professional with strong troubleshooting skills and a customer-focused approach. You'll enjoy working closely with users while also developing your infrastructure knowledge and contributing to technical improvement projects. Skills & Experience Previous experience in an IT Support or IT Infrastructure Support role. Experience supporting Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and Active Directory. Good understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs and VLANs. Experience supporting Windows desktop environments and business IT infrastructure. Strong problem-solving skills with excellent communication and customer service. Ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple support requests. Experience using IT helpdesk or ticketing systems. Desirable Skills Google Workspace administration. VMware. Veeam Backup & Replication. PowerShell scripting. Linux administration (Ubuntu, Rocky Linux or similar). Dell PowerEdge server hardware. IT asset management and documentation. Security best practices and backup management. What's on Offer This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative organisation where technology plays a critical role in business success. You'll gain exposure to modern infrastructure technologies, work alongside experienced technical professionals and have the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you're an Infrastructure & Systems Engineer looking for a varied role where you can make a real impact while continuing to develop your technical expertise, we'd love to hear from you. Infrastructure & Systems Engineer

PR Manager A growing Manchester fintech is looking for a PR Manager to build its profile as it enters its next stage of growth. This is a hands-on role for someone who can turn financial topics into stories people want to read, build strong media relationships and help more consumers understand what the business offers. You'll have room to shape the PR approach, work closely with senior leaders and see the impact of your work as the company grows. What you'll do Develop and deliver a PR plan that supports the company's growth ambitions. Find compelling stories in the business and pitch them to consumer, financial and national media. Build relationships with journalists, editors and other relevant contacts. Write press releases, comments, briefings and thought leadership content. Prepare senior leaders for interviews and media opportunities. Work with marketing and other teams to keep external messaging clear and consistent. Track coverage and show how PR is contributing to awareness and reputation. What we're looking for You'll have strong consumer PR experience, ideally gained in fintech, financial services or another consumer-facing sector. You'll know how to secure meaningful coverage, handle complex subjects clearly and build trust with stakeholders at all levels. Experience communicating financial products or money-related topics would be especially valuable. You'll be comfortable both setting the direction and getting stuck into the writing, pitching and relationship building yourself. If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership of PR and help shape the profile of a growing fintech, we'd love to hear from you. Benefits: 25 days' holiday plus public holidays Annual salary review and competitive pay Flexible working Employee assistance programme Interested? Please Click Apply Now! PR Manager - Manchester