Project Manager The Transforming VFM Reporting programme aims to update the NAO's publishing approach and outputs by aligning with industry-standard tools and ways of working; enabling an efficient and digital-first approach to writing, producing, and sharing our publications. This programme is split into two projects; 'Modern Publishing' (MP) and 'Communicating Findings'. The MP project aims to provide a single-version solution for the collaborative writing, editing, and publishing of, initially, VFM reports. It will enable production of content in xml which is required for html publication. The MP project has completed the discovery phase, and is currently exploring potential solutions through proof of concept testing. The project has a Director, change manager, business analyst and subject matter experts (SMEs). There are also programme-level roles that support. We now need an experienced Project Manager with relevant expertise to lead the market testing (if required), procurement and implementation of a complex technology solution. This will support the delivery of the MP project, through the application of good technical, process, and digital project management practice. Reporting to the Programme Director, the Project Manager will join the core programme team and will be responsible for: Finalising user requirements and lead the market testing (if required). Undertaking procurement and implementation of the Modern Publishing solution, ensuring that all relevant deliverables set out in the business case are on track to be met. Plan and implement the delivery and integration of the solution to become business as usual. Working cross-departmentally within the organisation to integrate existing and new systems and processes; developing and communicating clear guidance to encourage user buy-in and successful transition to business as usual. Integrating with this project's sister project; Communicating Findings - aligning outcomes, managing implications and dependencies. Building effective relationships with key stakeholders, suppliers and users; working closely with those delivering and managing workstreams and projects within the programme to ensure alignment and successful delivery to plan. Internal/External relationships: Programme delivery team, Senior Responsible Owner, and board. Key stakeholders including authoring, design and publishing and communication teams. Internal relationships with staff at all levels, including: Direct contact at user-level to ensure that technology systems and services are developed to meet user and wider business needs; Close working relationships with Procurement, Change, Digital Services, Enterprise Architecture and Information Security colleagues to ensure we procure and implement an appropriate solution whilst mitigating and managing risks. Stakeholder management across the NAO audit and core strategic publishing and authoring teams to ensure they are fully engaged and informed about the workstreams; Service owner management to ensure that they are fully engaged and informed about prioritisation of work and the effect of strategic priorities on resourcing their requests. Also, to keep up to date with their concerns or consideration regarding supporting the services. Communicating Findings project team External relationships with suppliers. Job Responsibilities: Project Delivery (40%): Manage the market testing, software procurement, and piloting and implementation of the Modern Publishing (MP) solution (software and processes) on a day-to-day basis on behalf of the Senior Responsible Owner / Programme Board in accordance with NAO guidance and standards. Ensure that the MP project's user requirements are delivered against by way of a combination of bringing in new technology, utilising existing technology, and adjusting ways of working (as advised by the wider project team). Help define, document, and secure agreement to the workstream scope, goals and deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders - contributing to discussions on potential benefits. Work closely with the Transforming VFM Reporting programme team and other stakeholders to identify and manage inter-project dependencies, critical path, and key workstreams; specifically ensure requirements of and implications for the Communicating Findings project are identified and managed throughout the project phase. Proactively manage changes to workstream scope; identifying potential risks and devising contingency plans as well as providing the programme board with options for resolution. Co-ordinate testing of the new, in-view, and existing systems and processes to draw out any errors, bugs and crashes. Recommend and implement improvements to solve any identified issues. Specifically, to deliver: A list of user requirements which is finalised through market testing, including proof of concept testing, if required. A full procurement plan, including potential procurement routes and recommendations for programme board, a detailed tender document, and evaluation criteria. Working with the programme team to coordinate the Business Case. Contribute to new supplier contract terms including SLAs. Create project recommendation and proposal documents and presentations as required, for the workstreams you are responsible for. Produce and implement a pilot testing plan (if required) to enable validation of end-to-end user acceptance, delivery of functional requirements, and that the product generally functions as intended. Develop a post-pilot evaluation and recommendations paper. Develop a detailed plan for full implementation of the solution. Execute the implementation plan, delivering the solution across all value-for-money teams. Contribute to communications and engagement plans and materials including guidance. Contribute to business-as-usual transition plans. Commercial management (30%): Engage with procurement and project team members to understand requirements and processes relating to procuring and managing related services provided by third parties Use project team expertise, user requirements, project scope and proof of concept findings to provide an options assessment and proposal for full procurement of third-party services to support Modern Publishing, for Board and Executive Team sign off Working with our Procurement team; run the procurement process end-to-end and ensure the contract has suitable terms and break clauses to support the NAO's requirements Balance cost versus value and considering the financial impact of user needs on the project Ensure effective communication and relationship-building with contracted supplier/s, working closely with the primary contract manager. Governance (20%): Work towards the appropriate service standards and NAO Change Framework Governance for the relevant project stage. Recognise when to move from one stage of a product lifecycle to another. Apply best practice tools and techniques for project delivery execution and management, supporting the programme delivery team and others to develop change management plans, including communication and engagement plans. Contribute to progress, risk, dependency and issue reports for relevant senior staff within project governance structures, escalating as appropriate to ensure issues are handled promptly and effectively. Propose solutions to business problems with consideration of Information Security and Data Architecture. Communication (10%): Work with the programme delivery team to ensure effective liaisons with project team members and stakeholders across the business to ensure that the procurement, pilot and implementation phases of the project are planned, initiated and delivered successfully, and set up to transition smoothly into business-as-usual. Work closely with the Change, Publishing and Authoring teams to ensure that project communications and engagement activity is clear, compelling and successful in encouraging behaviour change, and that we gather and use user feedback throughout the project. Contribute to post-pilot/ post-project sessions and share lessons learned to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements. Knowledge transfer to NAO colleagues to ensure shared understanding and resilience throughout the project, and to ensure the core elements of implementation and transition are documented and good practice continues. Key Skills, behaviours and experience: Qualifications/Training: Formal training and experience in project management methodology - essential. Experience in implementation of technical software and associated process and workflow improvements - essential. Experience in procuring and piloting new technical software - essential. Experience of working in similar environments/projects in the public sector - desirable. Experience of working with mid-large scale publishing organisations - desirable. Behavioral skills and personal qualities: Proven leadership and management skills. Ability to marshal and co-ordinate resources to ensure project delivery. "Can do" attitude, with strong delivery focus. Self-aware with excellent interpersonal skills; ability to negotiate, manage conflict . click apply for full job details
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Project Manager The Transforming VFM Reporting programme aims to update the NAO's publishing approach and outputs by aligning with industry-standard tools and ways of working; enabling an efficient and digital-first approach to writing, producing, and sharing our publications. This programme is split into two projects; 'Modern Publishing' (MP) and 'Communicating Findings'. The MP project aims to provide a single-version solution for the collaborative writing, editing, and publishing of, initially, VFM reports. It will enable production of content in xml which is required for html publication. The MP project has completed the discovery phase, and is currently exploring potential solutions through proof of concept testing. The project has a Director, change manager, business analyst and subject matter experts (SMEs). There are also programme-level roles that support. We now need an experienced Project Manager with relevant expertise to lead the market testing (if required), procurement and implementation of a complex technology solution. This will support the delivery of the MP project, through the application of good technical, process, and digital project management practice. Reporting to the Programme Director, the Project Manager will join the core programme team and will be responsible for: Finalising user requirements and lead the market testing (if required). Undertaking procurement and implementation of the Modern Publishing solution, ensuring that all relevant deliverables set out in the business case are on track to be met. Plan and implement the delivery and integration of the solution to become business as usual. Working cross-departmentally within the organisation to integrate existing and new systems and processes; developing and communicating clear guidance to encourage user buy-in and successful transition to business as usual. Integrating with this project's sister project; Communicating Findings - aligning outcomes, managing implications and dependencies. Building effective relationships with key stakeholders, suppliers and users; working closely with those delivering and managing workstreams and projects within the programme to ensure alignment and successful delivery to plan. Internal/External relationships: Programme delivery team, Senior Responsible Owner, and board. Key stakeholders including authoring, design and publishing and communication teams. Internal relationships with staff at all levels, including: Direct contact at user-level to ensure that technology systems and services are developed to meet user and wider business needs; Close working relationships with Procurement, Change, Digital Services, Enterprise Architecture and Information Security colleagues to ensure we procure and implement an appropriate solution whilst mitigating and managing risks. Stakeholder management across the NAO audit and core strategic publishing and authoring teams to ensure they are fully engaged and informed about the workstreams; Service owner management to ensure that they are fully engaged and informed about prioritisation of work and the effect of strategic priorities on resourcing their requests. Also, to keep up to date with their concerns or consideration regarding supporting the services. Communicating Findings project team External relationships with suppliers. Job Responsibilities: Project Delivery (40%): Manage the market testing, software procurement, and piloting and implementation of the Modern Publishing (MP) solution (software and processes) on a day-to-day basis on behalf of the Senior Responsible Owner / Programme Board in accordance with NAO guidance and standards. Ensure that the MP project's user requirements are delivered against by way of a combination of bringing in new technology, utilising existing technology, and adjusting ways of working (as advised by the wider project team). Help define, document, and secure agreement to the workstream scope, goals and deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders - contributing to discussions on potential benefits. Work closely with the Transforming VFM Reporting programme team and other stakeholders to identify and manage inter-project dependencies, critical path, and key workstreams; specifically ensure requirements of and implications for the Communicating Findings project are identified and managed throughout the project phase. Proactively manage changes to workstream scope; identifying potential risks and devising contingency plans as well as providing the programme board with options for resolution. Co-ordinate testing of the new, in-view, and existing systems and processes to draw out any errors, bugs and crashes. Recommend and implement improvements to solve any identified issues. Specifically, to deliver: A list of user requirements which is finalised through market testing, including proof of concept testing, if required. A full procurement plan, including potential procurement routes and recommendations for programme board, a detailed tender document, and evaluation criteria. Working with the programme team to coordinate the Business Case. Contribute to new supplier contract terms including SLAs. Create project recommendation and proposal documents and presentations as required, for the workstreams you are responsible for. Produce and implement a pilot testing plan (if required) to enable validation of end-to-end user acceptance, delivery of functional requirements, and that the product generally functions as intended. Develop a post-pilot evaluation and recommendations paper. Develop a detailed plan for full implementation of the solution. Execute the implementation plan, delivering the solution across all value-for-money teams. Contribute to communications and engagement plans and materials including guidance. Contribute to business-as-usual transition plans. Commercial management (30%): Engage with procurement and project team members to understand requirements and processes relating to procuring and managing related services provided by third parties Use project team expertise, user requirements, project scope and proof of concept findings to provide an options assessment and proposal for full procurement of third-party services to support Modern Publishing, for Board and Executive Team sign off Working with our Procurement team; run the procurement process end-to-end and ensure the contract has suitable terms and break clauses to support the NAO's requirements Balance cost versus value and considering the financial impact of user needs on the project Ensure effective communication and relationship-building with contracted supplier/s, working closely with the primary contract manager. Governance (20%): Work towards the appropriate service standards and NAO Change Framework Governance for the relevant project stage. Recognise when to move from one stage of a product lifecycle to another. Apply best practice tools and techniques for project delivery execution and management, supporting the programme delivery team and others to develop change management plans, including communication and engagement plans. Contribute to progress, risk, dependency and issue reports for relevant senior staff within project governance structures, escalating as appropriate to ensure issues are handled promptly and effectively. Propose solutions to business problems with consideration of Information Security and Data Architecture. Communication (10%): Work with the programme delivery team to ensure effective liaisons with project team members and stakeholders across the business to ensure that the procurement, pilot and implementation phases of the project are planned, initiated and delivered successfully, and set up to transition smoothly into business-as-usual. Work closely with the Change, Publishing and Authoring teams to ensure that project communications and engagement activity is clear, compelling and successful in encouraging behaviour change, and that we gather and use user feedback throughout the project. Contribute to post-pilot/ post-project sessions and share lessons learned to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements. Knowledge transfer to NAO colleagues to ensure shared understanding and resilience throughout the project, and to ensure the core elements of implementation and transition are documented and good practice continues. Key Skills, behaviours and experience: Qualifications/Training: Formal training and experience in project management methodology - essential. Experience in implementation of technical software and associated process and workflow improvements - essential. Experience in procuring and piloting new technical software - essential. Experience of working in similar environments/projects in the public sector - desirable. Experience of working with mid-large scale publishing organisations - desirable. Behavioral skills and personal qualities: Proven leadership and management skills. Ability to marshal and co-ordinate resources to ensure project delivery. "Can do" attitude, with strong delivery focus. Self-aware with excellent interpersonal skills; ability to negotiate, manage conflict . click apply for full job details
A solutions architect for Industry 4.0 develops, designs, and oversees the implementation of scalable, reliable, and secure solutions. These systems leverage emerging technologies like the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), AI/ML, and cloud computing to improve efficiency, productivity, and decision-making for manufacturing operations click apply for full job details
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
A solutions architect for Industry 4.0 develops, designs, and oversees the implementation of scalable, reliable, and secure solutions. These systems leverage emerging technologies like the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), AI/ML, and cloud computing to improve efficiency, productivity, and decision-making for manufacturing operations click apply for full job details
Solutions Architect £90,000 - £120,000 Central London, 5 days onsite a week ! Looking for candidates with experience of working within logistics, heavy industry or businesses with significant physical assets ! This logistics business, based in central London, has undertaken a significant change and transformation programme, the outcome of which is a new multi SAAS platform that will underpins the fut click apply for full job details
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Solutions Architect £90,000 - £120,000 Central London, 5 days onsite a week ! Looking for candidates with experience of working within logistics, heavy industry or businesses with significant physical assets ! This logistics business, based in central London, has undertaken a significant change and transformation programme, the outcome of which is a new multi SAAS platform that will underpins the fut click apply for full job details
Cedar are seeking an experienced Copilot AI Solution Architect to lead the design, integration and delivery of AI solutions across our professional services business. This senior role will shape how we deploy Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, AI Agents and Fabric-powered insights to enhance productivity, knowledge management, client delivery and operational efficiency click apply for full job details
Dec 16, 2025
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Cedar are seeking an experienced Copilot AI Solution Architect to lead the design, integration and delivery of AI solutions across our professional services business. This senior role will shape how we deploy Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, AI Agents and Fabric-powered insights to enhance productivity, knowledge management, client delivery and operational efficiency click apply for full job details
Data Platform Engineer - ADF, Terraform, Synapse, Spark £Market Rate (Inside IR35) London / Hybrid 6 months We are currently working with a client who urgently require a Data Platform Engineer with hands on expertise in Synapse Spark Architecture, ADF and Terraform (IaC), to assist in designing and delivering complex cloud solutions click apply for full job details
Dec 16, 2025
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Data Platform Engineer - ADF, Terraform, Synapse, Spark £Market Rate (Inside IR35) London / Hybrid 6 months We are currently working with a client who urgently require a Data Platform Engineer with hands on expertise in Synapse Spark Architecture, ADF and Terraform (IaC), to assist in designing and delivering complex cloud solutions click apply for full job details
Olo is a leading SaaS platform accelerating digital transformation in the restaurant industry, by helping customers deliver more personalised and profitable guest experiences. As a result, our digital ordering, payment, and guest engagement solutions enable brands to do more with less and make every guest feel like a regular. As an Engineering Manager at Olo, you will play a significant and visible role in helping us scale one of the most advanced food ordering platforms in the market. We are looking for an Engineering Manager with experience leading high performing teams to deliver the best possible experience for our customers. This position is fully remote and allows you to work from anywhere within Northern Ireland. You will be responsible for leading and supporting a team of engineers to deliver high quality, scalable, and resilient systems on our platform. This role includes overseeing technical architecture decisions, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and leading cross functional project execution. You will lead a team of 5 8 engineers who are focused on creating delightful experiences for Olo's customers. In this role you will work closely with product and engineering leadership to define long term technical strategy, remove roadblocks, and ensure timely delivery of projects. They will also be key in fostering a high performance culture, focusing on team development, mentoring, and supporting engineers in their growth. What You'll Do: Manage execution of engineering projects, meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards. Drive the identification, prioritisation, and resolution of technical debt by collaborating with teams to assess its impact, partnering with the product team to integrate remediation into project planning, and communicate outcomes to leadership, ensuring balance with feature development and sustainable system architecture. Own and execute on your team's product roadmap, aligning it with long term business objectives. Develop and implement new processes to address business needs. Keep the team competitive by adopting new technologies and industry best practices. Ensure engineering teams work effectively with other functions to meet business goals. Deliver systems that meet performance, scalability, and quality standards, consistently delivering reliable solutions. Regularly evaluate team performance and quality, driving necessary improvements. Resolve major technical issues, acting as the main point of escalation for stakeholders. Work with clients and partners to address technical needs, resolve challenges, and ensure effective solutions. Leadership Responsibilities: Manage an engineering team, ensuring strategic alignment with business goals and successful execution of deliverables. Eliminate roadblocks and empower the team, acting as a servant leader who ensures team success. Drive team growth through mentoring, 1:1s, and development plans, fostering professional development. Promote a high-performance culture that encourages innovation, inclusion, and diverse perspectives. Guide team technical development, enforce best practices, and provide mentorship. Lead the hiring and development of engineering talent, ensuring alignment with team objectives and organisational values. What We'll Expect From You: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 12+ years of engineering experience, with 2+ years in management. Deep knowledge of technical architecture, system design, and scalability. Experience collaborating across teams to develop and execute product roadmaps. Proven success in hiring and managing engineering teams. Strong history of managing and developing technical teams, focusing on performance. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams with empathetic leadership. Familiarity with emerging technologies and a track record of driving process improvement, experimentation, and innovation. Leads independently while staying aligned with company objectives. About Olo Olo is a leading restaurant technology provider with ordering, payment, and guest engagement solutions that help brands increase orders, streamline operations, and improve the guest experience. Each day, Olo processes millions of orders on its open SaaS platform, gathering the right data from each touchpoint into a single source-so restaurants can better understand and better serve every guest on every channel, every time. Over 700 restaurant brands trust Olo and its network of more than 400 integration partners to innovate on behalf of the restaurant community, accelerating technology's positive impact and creating a world where every restaurant guest feels like a regular. Learn more at
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Olo is a leading SaaS platform accelerating digital transformation in the restaurant industry, by helping customers deliver more personalised and profitable guest experiences. As a result, our digital ordering, payment, and guest engagement solutions enable brands to do more with less and make every guest feel like a regular. As an Engineering Manager at Olo, you will play a significant and visible role in helping us scale one of the most advanced food ordering platforms in the market. We are looking for an Engineering Manager with experience leading high performing teams to deliver the best possible experience for our customers. This position is fully remote and allows you to work from anywhere within Northern Ireland. You will be responsible for leading and supporting a team of engineers to deliver high quality, scalable, and resilient systems on our platform. This role includes overseeing technical architecture decisions, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and leading cross functional project execution. You will lead a team of 5 8 engineers who are focused on creating delightful experiences for Olo's customers. In this role you will work closely with product and engineering leadership to define long term technical strategy, remove roadblocks, and ensure timely delivery of projects. They will also be key in fostering a high performance culture, focusing on team development, mentoring, and supporting engineers in their growth. What You'll Do: Manage execution of engineering projects, meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards. Drive the identification, prioritisation, and resolution of technical debt by collaborating with teams to assess its impact, partnering with the product team to integrate remediation into project planning, and communicate outcomes to leadership, ensuring balance with feature development and sustainable system architecture. Own and execute on your team's product roadmap, aligning it with long term business objectives. Develop and implement new processes to address business needs. Keep the team competitive by adopting new technologies and industry best practices. Ensure engineering teams work effectively with other functions to meet business goals. Deliver systems that meet performance, scalability, and quality standards, consistently delivering reliable solutions. Regularly evaluate team performance and quality, driving necessary improvements. Resolve major technical issues, acting as the main point of escalation for stakeholders. Work with clients and partners to address technical needs, resolve challenges, and ensure effective solutions. Leadership Responsibilities: Manage an engineering team, ensuring strategic alignment with business goals and successful execution of deliverables. Eliminate roadblocks and empower the team, acting as a servant leader who ensures team success. Drive team growth through mentoring, 1:1s, and development plans, fostering professional development. Promote a high-performance culture that encourages innovation, inclusion, and diverse perspectives. Guide team technical development, enforce best practices, and provide mentorship. Lead the hiring and development of engineering talent, ensuring alignment with team objectives and organisational values. What We'll Expect From You: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 12+ years of engineering experience, with 2+ years in management. Deep knowledge of technical architecture, system design, and scalability. Experience collaborating across teams to develop and execute product roadmaps. Proven success in hiring and managing engineering teams. Strong history of managing and developing technical teams, focusing on performance. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams with empathetic leadership. Familiarity with emerging technologies and a track record of driving process improvement, experimentation, and innovation. Leads independently while staying aligned with company objectives. About Olo Olo is a leading restaurant technology provider with ordering, payment, and guest engagement solutions that help brands increase orders, streamline operations, and improve the guest experience. Each day, Olo processes millions of orders on its open SaaS platform, gathering the right data from each touchpoint into a single source-so restaurants can better understand and better serve every guest on every channel, every time. Over 700 restaurant brands trust Olo and its network of more than 400 integration partners to innovate on behalf of the restaurant community, accelerating technology's positive impact and creating a world where every restaurant guest feels like a regular. Learn more at
Solution Architect - Network Infrastructure - 6-month Contract A Global Firm are at the start of a Workplace Modernisation programme of work and require a Solutions Architect to join the team and help design this transformation. The Solution Architect will need the following experience: Previous experience working as a Solution Architect in a Global Firm - ideally having experience in Insurance/Law/
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Solution Architect - Network Infrastructure - 6-month Contract A Global Firm are at the start of a Workplace Modernisation programme of work and require a Solutions Architect to join the team and help design this transformation. The Solution Architect will need the following experience: Previous experience working as a Solution Architect in a Global Firm - ideally having experience in Insurance/Law/
Job Title: Solutions Architect Contract: 6 month inital contract Location: Edinburgh or London once a week onsite Rate: 650 - 700PD Inside IR35 Job Description: Joining a dynamic team as an Solutions Architect, where you will lead solution architecture for technology delivery within a financial advice business click apply for full job details
Dec 16, 2025
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Job Title: Solutions Architect Contract: 6 month inital contract Location: Edinburgh or London once a week onsite Rate: 650 - 700PD Inside IR35 Job Description: Joining a dynamic team as an Solutions Architect, where you will lead solution architecture for technology delivery within a financial advice business click apply for full job details
Our client, a leading energy business, is seeking a Head of UK Retail IT to join their senior leadership team. Reporting to the VP of IT, this role is pivotal in shaping technology strategy, driving project delivery, and ensuring robust application support across the UK energy retail IT estate. Acting as the principal business partner to VP Sales and VP Operations, you will foster cohesion between business units, deliver cost efficiencies, and lead a high-performing IT team. Key Responsibilities Contribute as a core member of the global IT & Change leadership team. Provide leadership, coaching, and development to your team, embedding company values. Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders to translate business needs into technology-enabled solutions. Manage IT demand for the UK energy retail estate and oversee the portfolio of technology change. Drive delivery of projects to achieve commercial outcomes within agreed time, cost, and quality constraints. Ensure a cost-effective and sustainable Salesforce application support model. Act as the domain expert for energy retail technology, staying ahead of industry trends. Collaborate with Architecture, PMO, and other IT leaders to deliver cohesive programs of change. Performance Indicators Positive stakeholder feedback on IT support and delivery. Delivery of portfolio within time, cost, and quality metrics. Strong team engagement (eNPS) and SLA performance. Effective collaboration across IT leadership to achieve cost efficiencies. Experience & Skills Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 5+ years delivering technology initiatives in multi-business unit organisations. Proven experience in energy retail technology strategy, CRM (Salesforce), customer operations, and billing systems. Strong track record in project delivery, risk management, and vendor engagement. Knowledge of ITIL, Agile, DevOps, and enterprise architecture best practices. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Previous experience leading senior teams and managing performance processes. Knowledge Domain expertise in energy retail and customer service. Familiarity with cloud and on-premises solutions. Understanding of programme and project delivery methodologies (PMI, Prince2, MSP).
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Our client, a leading energy business, is seeking a Head of UK Retail IT to join their senior leadership team. Reporting to the VP of IT, this role is pivotal in shaping technology strategy, driving project delivery, and ensuring robust application support across the UK energy retail IT estate. Acting as the principal business partner to VP Sales and VP Operations, you will foster cohesion between business units, deliver cost efficiencies, and lead a high-performing IT team. Key Responsibilities Contribute as a core member of the global IT & Change leadership team. Provide leadership, coaching, and development to your team, embedding company values. Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders to translate business needs into technology-enabled solutions. Manage IT demand for the UK energy retail estate and oversee the portfolio of technology change. Drive delivery of projects to achieve commercial outcomes within agreed time, cost, and quality constraints. Ensure a cost-effective and sustainable Salesforce application support model. Act as the domain expert for energy retail technology, staying ahead of industry trends. Collaborate with Architecture, PMO, and other IT leaders to deliver cohesive programs of change. Performance Indicators Positive stakeholder feedback on IT support and delivery. Delivery of portfolio within time, cost, and quality metrics. Strong team engagement (eNPS) and SLA performance. Effective collaboration across IT leadership to achieve cost efficiencies. Experience & Skills Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 5+ years delivering technology initiatives in multi-business unit organisations. Proven experience in energy retail technology strategy, CRM (Salesforce), customer operations, and billing systems. Strong track record in project delivery, risk management, and vendor engagement. Knowledge of ITIL, Agile, DevOps, and enterprise architecture best practices. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Previous experience leading senior teams and managing performance processes. Knowledge Domain expertise in energy retail and customer service. Familiarity with cloud and on-premises solutions. Understanding of programme and project delivery methodologies (PMI, Prince2, MSP).
Global Technology Solutions Ltd
Watford, Hertfordshire
Technical Solution Architect Integration ITSM Services Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 per annum (Permanent) Location: Hybrid 2 days per week onsite in Watford Office About the Role We are seeking a skilled Solution Architect to join our Expert Services team. In this role, youll design and deliver scalable, resilient integration solutions provided as part of a fully managed service model click apply for full job details
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Technical Solution Architect Integration ITSM Services Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 per annum (Permanent) Location: Hybrid 2 days per week onsite in Watford Office About the Role We are seeking a skilled Solution Architect to join our Expert Services team. In this role, youll design and deliver scalable, resilient integration solutions provided as part of a fully managed service model click apply for full job details
Reed Technology
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
We are looking for a Lead Data Architect to provide strategic leadership and technical expertise in the design and development of data solutions. This role involves setting technical standards, evaluating new technologies, and shaping our approach to data. You will lead a team of Data Architects, Engineers, and Analysts, defining data architecture frameworks and ensuring the development of scalabl click apply for full job details
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
We are looking for a Lead Data Architect to provide strategic leadership and technical expertise in the design and development of data solutions. This role involves setting technical standards, evaluating new technologies, and shaping our approach to data. You will lead a team of Data Architects, Engineers, and Analysts, defining data architecture frameworks and ensuring the development of scalabl click apply for full job details
Overview Insight Investment is looking for a Data Platform Architect to join our growing team building our strategic data platform as we look to adopt best in class data governance and democratise data around the business. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering our data strategy, leveraging our data assets to the full, elevating our decision-making, streamlining processes, and drive innovation within our organisation. You will be part of the long-standing Data Platform team using an Agile approach to deliver solutions on top of our Cloud Platform, starting with Snowflake as a foundational component we will look to integrate other technologies and grow capability to meet the demands of the business. You will work closely with a variety of business areas and be involved in all aspects of the secure system development life cycle (S-SDLC). This role contributes to shaping Insight's Enterprise Architecture. You'll work across application and data domains to ensure delivery aligns with strategic architecture principles, supports governance, and enables scalable, secure, and compliant solutions. Role Responsibilities Define and continuously evolve the architectural vision for our Data Platform, ensuring it is scalable, resilient, and aligned with our enterprise-wide data strategy and long-term platform goals Representing the architectural perspective to integrate our Data Platform with our broader cloud estate. Advocate for seamless interoperability with wider applications and data flows and governance across the organisation. Implement enterprise-wide Data and Master Data Management practices to ensure data integrity, quality, and compliance across the platform. Maintain consistent, trusted master data and support architectural decisions that promote data governance and regulatory standards. Promote system and human access to data through well-governed, secure, and scalable mechanisms. Design access controls and metadata strategies that support democratised data usage while safeguarding privacy and security. Champion cost-aware architectural strategies that optimise resource utilisation, striking an effective balance between performance and budget. Oversee platform enhancements, integrations, and performance optimisation efforts. Ensure that all changes align with internal privacy, security, and compliance policies. Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to understand evolving requirements and translate them into scalable, secure, and future-proof platform capabilities. Facilitate the onboarding of new data domains and analytical use cases. Ensure that all additions adhere to platform standards and contribute to the platform's maturity and strategic value. Advocate for excellence in metadata management, data quality, and access control. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across the technology teams and wider enterprise. Identify and support the reduction of our legacy technology estate. Experience Required Proven expertise in architecting and scaling data platforms using Snowflake, seamlessly integrated with Microsoft Azure. Deep understanding of modern data architectures, including Data Mesh, Data Fabric, Lakehouse, and ELT patterns. Familiar with data governance frameworks such as DCAM or equivalent, ensuring compliance and data stewardship. Can assess how architectural decisions impact business outcomes, platform performance and cost efficiency. Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools in Azure, particularly Terraform. Proficient in implementing CI/CD pipelines to support automated and reliable deployments. Strong grasp of Agile methodologies, with a track record of delivering iteratively in cross-functional teams. Demonstrates initiative and autonomy in solving complex technical challenges. Communicates abstract and complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Committed to software engineering best practices, with a focus on quality, maintainability, and correctness. Collaborates effectively with stakeholders, end users, and team members, fostering a culture of shared ownership. Actively pursues continuous learning, driving the adoption of innovative technologies and approaches. Takes ownership of mistakes, works collaboratively to resolve issues, and implements long-term improvements based on lessons learned. Desired Skills Exposure to financial services or regulated environments is advantageous but not essential. Docker / Snowpark container services Streaming and related technologies such as Apache Kafka, Azure Event Hub Integration with Collibra Proficiency in Python Insight is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at About Insight Investment Insight Investment is a leading asset manager focused on designing investment solutions to meet its clients' needs. Founded in 2002, Insight's collaborative approach has delivered both investment performance and growth in assets under management. Insight manages assets across its core liability-driven investment, risk management, full-spectrum fixed income, currency and absolute return capabilities. Insight has a global network of operations in the UK, Ireland, Germany, US, Japan and Australia. More information about Insight Investment can be found at:
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Overview Insight Investment is looking for a Data Platform Architect to join our growing team building our strategic data platform as we look to adopt best in class data governance and democratise data around the business. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering our data strategy, leveraging our data assets to the full, elevating our decision-making, streamlining processes, and drive innovation within our organisation. You will be part of the long-standing Data Platform team using an Agile approach to deliver solutions on top of our Cloud Platform, starting with Snowflake as a foundational component we will look to integrate other technologies and grow capability to meet the demands of the business. You will work closely with a variety of business areas and be involved in all aspects of the secure system development life cycle (S-SDLC). This role contributes to shaping Insight's Enterprise Architecture. You'll work across application and data domains to ensure delivery aligns with strategic architecture principles, supports governance, and enables scalable, secure, and compliant solutions. Role Responsibilities Define and continuously evolve the architectural vision for our Data Platform, ensuring it is scalable, resilient, and aligned with our enterprise-wide data strategy and long-term platform goals Representing the architectural perspective to integrate our Data Platform with our broader cloud estate. Advocate for seamless interoperability with wider applications and data flows and governance across the organisation. Implement enterprise-wide Data and Master Data Management practices to ensure data integrity, quality, and compliance across the platform. Maintain consistent, trusted master data and support architectural decisions that promote data governance and regulatory standards. Promote system and human access to data through well-governed, secure, and scalable mechanisms. Design access controls and metadata strategies that support democratised data usage while safeguarding privacy and security. Champion cost-aware architectural strategies that optimise resource utilisation, striking an effective balance between performance and budget. Oversee platform enhancements, integrations, and performance optimisation efforts. Ensure that all changes align with internal privacy, security, and compliance policies. Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to understand evolving requirements and translate them into scalable, secure, and future-proof platform capabilities. Facilitate the onboarding of new data domains and analytical use cases. Ensure that all additions adhere to platform standards and contribute to the platform's maturity and strategic value. Advocate for excellence in metadata management, data quality, and access control. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across the technology teams and wider enterprise. Identify and support the reduction of our legacy technology estate. Experience Required Proven expertise in architecting and scaling data platforms using Snowflake, seamlessly integrated with Microsoft Azure. Deep understanding of modern data architectures, including Data Mesh, Data Fabric, Lakehouse, and ELT patterns. Familiar with data governance frameworks such as DCAM or equivalent, ensuring compliance and data stewardship. Can assess how architectural decisions impact business outcomes, platform performance and cost efficiency. Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools in Azure, particularly Terraform. Proficient in implementing CI/CD pipelines to support automated and reliable deployments. Strong grasp of Agile methodologies, with a track record of delivering iteratively in cross-functional teams. Demonstrates initiative and autonomy in solving complex technical challenges. Communicates abstract and complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Committed to software engineering best practices, with a focus on quality, maintainability, and correctness. Collaborates effectively with stakeholders, end users, and team members, fostering a culture of shared ownership. Actively pursues continuous learning, driving the adoption of innovative technologies and approaches. Takes ownership of mistakes, works collaboratively to resolve issues, and implements long-term improvements based on lessons learned. Desired Skills Exposure to financial services or regulated environments is advantageous but not essential. Docker / Snowpark container services Streaming and related technologies such as Apache Kafka, Azure Event Hub Integration with Collibra Proficiency in Python Insight is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at About Insight Investment Insight Investment is a leading asset manager focused on designing investment solutions to meet its clients' needs. Founded in 2002, Insight's collaborative approach has delivered both investment performance and growth in assets under management. Insight manages assets across its core liability-driven investment, risk management, full-spectrum fixed income, currency and absolute return capabilities. Insight has a global network of operations in the UK, Ireland, Germany, US, Japan and Australia. More information about Insight Investment can be found at:
Principal Data Engineer Edinburgh - 2 days a week onsite Permanent £120,000 plus benefits such as 20% pension, 40 days holiday, private healthcare, share scheme and much more iO Associates are working with an established reputable Private Investment company are on the lookout for an experienced Data Engineer to join them on a permanent basis As the Principal Data Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in architecting scalable data solutions, driving engineering best practices, and collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams to deliver impactful insights. You will be responsible for guiding the technical direction of the team, ensuring data quality and governance, and influencing the broader data strategy. To be successful, you will have: Several years of experience in Data Architecture Expert in data architecture, software architecture and data model design. Expert 'hands on' experience with cloud data platforms (Microsoft Fabric as a preference) and modern data warehousing. Deep proficiency in data modelling (conceptual, logical, physical) across relational, dimensional, and NoSQL paradigms. Skilled in data integration, ETL/ELT design, and API-driven architectures. Experience with data governance, metadata management, and master data management They're big on expertise, not hierarchy, so you'll be trusted with more responsibility while supported by everyone around you. You'll be encouraged to grow at every career stage in the direction that interests you with amazing support and training plus a tailored career progression plan The goal for this position is to progress into a Head of, role and lead/manage the team alongside the Head of Engineering Please apply using the link or get in touch on / email me on JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Principal Data Engineer Edinburgh - 2 days a week onsite Permanent £120,000 plus benefits such as 20% pension, 40 days holiday, private healthcare, share scheme and much more iO Associates are working with an established reputable Private Investment company are on the lookout for an experienced Data Engineer to join them on a permanent basis As the Principal Data Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in architecting scalable data solutions, driving engineering best practices, and collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams to deliver impactful insights. You will be responsible for guiding the technical direction of the team, ensuring data quality and governance, and influencing the broader data strategy. To be successful, you will have: Several years of experience in Data Architecture Expert in data architecture, software architecture and data model design. Expert 'hands on' experience with cloud data platforms (Microsoft Fabric as a preference) and modern data warehousing. Deep proficiency in data modelling (conceptual, logical, physical) across relational, dimensional, and NoSQL paradigms. Skilled in data integration, ETL/ELT design, and API-driven architectures. Experience with data governance, metadata management, and master data management They're big on expertise, not hierarchy, so you'll be trusted with more responsibility while supported by everyone around you. You'll be encouraged to grow at every career stage in the direction that interests you with amazing support and training plus a tailored career progression plan The goal for this position is to progress into a Head of, role and lead/manage the team alongside the Head of Engineering Please apply using the link or get in touch on / email me on JBRP1_UKTJ
Senior Machine Learning Scientist (Viator) London, England, United Kingdom About Viator Viator, a Tripadvisor company, is the leading marketplace for travel experiences. We believethat making memories is what travel is all about. And with 300,000+ travel experiences toexplore-everything from simple tours to extreme adventures (and all the niche, interesting stuffin between)-making memories that will last a lifetime has never been easier. With industry-leading flexibility and last-minute availability, it's never too late to make any day extraordinary.Viator. One app, 300,000+ travel experiences you'll remember. Perks of Working at Viator Competitive compensation packages (routinely benchmarked against the latest industry data), including base salary and annual bonus. "Work your way" with flexibility to suit your lifestyle. Viator takes a remote-friendly approach to collaboration across a worldwide team, with the option to join on-site as often as you'd like. Flexible schedule. Work-life balance is ingrained in our culture by design. Trust and accountability make it work. Donation matching. Give back? Give more! We match qualifying charitable donations annually. Tuition assistance. Want to level up your career? We love to hear it! Receive annual support for qualified programs. Lifestyle benefit. An annual benefit to spend on yourself. Use it on travel, wellness, or whatever suits you. Travel perks. We believe that travel is employee development, so we provide discounts and more. Employee assistance program. We're here for you with resources and programs to help you through life's challenges. Health benefits. We offer great coverage and competitive premiums. Our Values We aspire to lead. Tap into your talent, ambition, and knowledge to bring us - and you - to new heights. We're relentlessly curious. We push beyond the usual, the known, the "that's just how it's done." We're better together. We learn from, accept, respect, support, and value one another- and are creating something remarkable in the process. We serve our customers, always. We listen, question, respond, and strive for wow moments. We strive for better, not perfect. We won't get it right the first time - or every time. We'll provide a safe environment in which to make mistakes, iterate, improve, and grow. Our workplace is for everyone, as is our people powered platform. At Tripadvisor, we want you to bring your unique identities, abilities, and experiences, so we can collectively revolutionize travel and together find the good out there. You will work on: Design, code, experiment and implement models and algorithms to enhance customer satisfaction, increase supplier value, optimize business results, and ensure infrastructure efficiency. Analyse large datasets including daily customer events, product, destination, supplier and pricing info, extracting key insights to spur innovation and improvement. Collaborate with product managers and various business stakeholders to ensure top-quality outcomes to meet internal objectives. Investigate and adopt innovative concepts that offer tangible benefits. Employ techniques like Deep Learning, Bayesian Modelling, Large Language Models, Product embedding, Recommendation Systems, and Computer Vision. To be successful in the role, you'll need: 5+ years of hands-on data science experience. In-depth knowledge of AI/ML/DL, Statistics, and related open-source libraries. Awareness of current ML techniques, keen on self-improvement and striving to solve real-world data challenges. Strong skills in SQL and at least one programming language. Experience in ML model productization and a grasp of MLOps. To be comfortable in code reviews, discussing architecture, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team for regular model deployments. Experience in deploying online solutions and analysing real-time results through A/B testing. To be passionate about mentoring junior members of the team, and have a strong desire to help us perform to the best of our ability. Leadership qualities, autonomy, and team collaboration skills. Clear communication skills, awareness of the audience, and proactive sharing of findings. Actively involved in business networking and able to communicate complex ideas across the business simply and effectively. Desired qualifications: Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Operations Research, Statistics, or related quantitative disciplines. Knowledge in Large Language Models (LLM), dynamic pricing, image processing, or recommendation systems. Prior experience in e-commerce or at an Online Travel Agency. Job Location: This role offers flexibility, allowing you to work either on-site hybrid or remotely from the UK, Poland, or Portugal. Occasional travel to company offices may be required If you need a reasonable accommodation or support during the application or the recruiting process due to a medical condition or disability, please reach out to your individual recruiter or send an email and let us know the nature of your request. Please include the job requisition number in your message. Apply for this job indicates a required field First Name Last Name Preferred First Name Email Phone Country Phone Resume/CV Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Senior Machine Learning Scientist (Viator) London, England, United Kingdom About Viator Viator, a Tripadvisor company, is the leading marketplace for travel experiences. We believethat making memories is what travel is all about. And with 300,000+ travel experiences toexplore-everything from simple tours to extreme adventures (and all the niche, interesting stuffin between)-making memories that will last a lifetime has never been easier. With industry-leading flexibility and last-minute availability, it's never too late to make any day extraordinary.Viator. One app, 300,000+ travel experiences you'll remember. Perks of Working at Viator Competitive compensation packages (routinely benchmarked against the latest industry data), including base salary and annual bonus. "Work your way" with flexibility to suit your lifestyle. Viator takes a remote-friendly approach to collaboration across a worldwide team, with the option to join on-site as often as you'd like. Flexible schedule. Work-life balance is ingrained in our culture by design. Trust and accountability make it work. Donation matching. Give back? Give more! We match qualifying charitable donations annually. Tuition assistance. Want to level up your career? We love to hear it! Receive annual support for qualified programs. Lifestyle benefit. An annual benefit to spend on yourself. Use it on travel, wellness, or whatever suits you. Travel perks. We believe that travel is employee development, so we provide discounts and more. Employee assistance program. We're here for you with resources and programs to help you through life's challenges. Health benefits. We offer great coverage and competitive premiums. Our Values We aspire to lead. Tap into your talent, ambition, and knowledge to bring us - and you - to new heights. We're relentlessly curious. We push beyond the usual, the known, the "that's just how it's done." We're better together. We learn from, accept, respect, support, and value one another- and are creating something remarkable in the process. We serve our customers, always. We listen, question, respond, and strive for wow moments. We strive for better, not perfect. We won't get it right the first time - or every time. We'll provide a safe environment in which to make mistakes, iterate, improve, and grow. Our workplace is for everyone, as is our people powered platform. At Tripadvisor, we want you to bring your unique identities, abilities, and experiences, so we can collectively revolutionize travel and together find the good out there. You will work on: Design, code, experiment and implement models and algorithms to enhance customer satisfaction, increase supplier value, optimize business results, and ensure infrastructure efficiency. Analyse large datasets including daily customer events, product, destination, supplier and pricing info, extracting key insights to spur innovation and improvement. Collaborate with product managers and various business stakeholders to ensure top-quality outcomes to meet internal objectives. Investigate and adopt innovative concepts that offer tangible benefits. Employ techniques like Deep Learning, Bayesian Modelling, Large Language Models, Product embedding, Recommendation Systems, and Computer Vision. To be successful in the role, you'll need: 5+ years of hands-on data science experience. In-depth knowledge of AI/ML/DL, Statistics, and related open-source libraries. Awareness of current ML techniques, keen on self-improvement and striving to solve real-world data challenges. Strong skills in SQL and at least one programming language. Experience in ML model productization and a grasp of MLOps. To be comfortable in code reviews, discussing architecture, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team for regular model deployments. Experience in deploying online solutions and analysing real-time results through A/B testing. To be passionate about mentoring junior members of the team, and have a strong desire to help us perform to the best of our ability. Leadership qualities, autonomy, and team collaboration skills. Clear communication skills, awareness of the audience, and proactive sharing of findings. Actively involved in business networking and able to communicate complex ideas across the business simply and effectively. Desired qualifications: Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Operations Research, Statistics, or related quantitative disciplines. Knowledge in Large Language Models (LLM), dynamic pricing, image processing, or recommendation systems. Prior experience in e-commerce or at an Online Travel Agency. Job Location: This role offers flexibility, allowing you to work either on-site hybrid or remotely from the UK, Poland, or Portugal. Occasional travel to company offices may be required If you need a reasonable accommodation or support during the application or the recruiting process due to a medical condition or disability, please reach out to your individual recruiter or send an email and let us know the nature of your request. Please include the job requisition number in your message. Apply for this job indicates a required field First Name Last Name Preferred First Name Email Phone Country Phone Resume/CV Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf
A leading marketing technology firm is seeking a highly skilled MarTech Manager to own and optimize the marketing technology stack. You will lead technical delivery of marketing initiatives while overseeing the governance of tools and solutions. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in managing software teams to translate complex marketing needs into scalable solutions, ensuring high performance and business impact through effective governance and optimization of marketing technology infrastructure.
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
A leading marketing technology firm is seeking a highly skilled MarTech Manager to own and optimize the marketing technology stack. You will lead technical delivery of marketing initiatives while overseeing the governance of tools and solutions. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in managing software teams to translate complex marketing needs into scalable solutions, ensuring high performance and business impact through effective governance and optimization of marketing technology infrastructure.
Infrastructure Architect Must have an Active DV Clearance Join a high performing Defence and National Security team as an Infrastructure Architect, where you will lead the design and delivery of secure, large scale infrastructure solutions across mission critical environments. This is a hands-on architectural role supporting a multi skilled agile team and engaging directly with senior stakeholders. About the Role - Infrastructure Architect As an Infrastructure Architect, you will own the delivery of technical proposals and ensure all solutions remain aligned to the customer's strategic vision. You will work across security, service, and management functions, supporting collaboration and ensuring architectural integrity throughout the delivery lifecycle. The role involves managing third parties, overseeing change requests, and ensuring that all design decisions support a consistent and compliant solution. You will engage with senior customer stakeholders and work across business functions to refine and define infrastructure requirements. What We're Looking For - Infrastructure Architect Strong client facing experience with the ability to communicate technical concepts to senior executives. Extensive knowledge of designing and implementing secure, resilient, large scale infrastructure environments. Proven experience working directly with customers to capture and translate infrastructure requirements. Background delivering production ready implementations and managing service transition. Experience designing solutions to meet strict security and compliance standards. Understanding of Agile delivery and experience working within multi skilled teams. Knowledge of Windows enterprise administration, including configuration changes via GPO, Registry, Filesystem, PowerShell, WMI, and Windows Update mechanisms. Shape enterprise scale infrastructure in one of the UK's most secure and strategic environments as an Infrastructure Architect. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Infrastructure Architect Must have an Active DV Clearance Join a high performing Defence and National Security team as an Infrastructure Architect, where you will lead the design and delivery of secure, large scale infrastructure solutions across mission critical environments. This is a hands-on architectural role supporting a multi skilled agile team and engaging directly with senior stakeholders. About the Role - Infrastructure Architect As an Infrastructure Architect, you will own the delivery of technical proposals and ensure all solutions remain aligned to the customer's strategic vision. You will work across security, service, and management functions, supporting collaboration and ensuring architectural integrity throughout the delivery lifecycle. The role involves managing third parties, overseeing change requests, and ensuring that all design decisions support a consistent and compliant solution. You will engage with senior customer stakeholders and work across business functions to refine and define infrastructure requirements. What We're Looking For - Infrastructure Architect Strong client facing experience with the ability to communicate technical concepts to senior executives. Extensive knowledge of designing and implementing secure, resilient, large scale infrastructure environments. Proven experience working directly with customers to capture and translate infrastructure requirements. Background delivering production ready implementations and managing service transition. Experience designing solutions to meet strict security and compliance standards. Understanding of Agile delivery and experience working within multi skilled teams. Knowledge of Windows enterprise administration, including configuration changes via GPO, Registry, Filesystem, PowerShell, WMI, and Windows Update mechanisms. Shape enterprise scale infrastructure in one of the UK's most secure and strategic environments as an Infrastructure Architect. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. JBRP1_UKTJ
Aurora Energy Research Limited
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Overview Position: Dynamics 365 F&O Functional Consultant Department: Internal Technology Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Oxford, UK Description Aurora is currently seeking an experienced Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations professional to join our growing Internal Technology team. This role is key to our plans to expand both the team and the technology offerings to our growing user base. This role will take ownership of the ERP system within the business, working in tandem with the business owners in Finance and other members of the Internal Technology Team. You will be a key individual collaborating closely with the Finance team and business users to refine requirements and translate into practical, technically sound solutions. You will be responsible not just to maintain but to refine and elevate their operational objectives within the ERP system. You will take primary ownership of the systems within their department(s) forming the key business partnering link between the department and the centralised systems governance. You will work with senior and junior stakeholders and business units to analyse requirements, define solutions, and implement transformative changes. As part of the growing Internal Technology team, you will participate in driving a robust management process for all systems within the estate. You will always be looking for improvements we can make to the systems in your department, through system configuration changes, new system implementations, automation, and integration with other systems in the estate. You will be responsible for partnering with your functional department to address complex business challenges, aligning with strategic goals and objectives. Collaborating closely with both the Engineering team and the Head of Information Security to drive technological excellence across your systems estate. You should be able to work independently and with other team members, leading on technical decisions and implementations. The role is also business facing, requiring interaction with stakeholders around the business to identify and distill requirements that should inform our technical strategy appropriately so excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills are a must. We are looking for someone who has a high attention to detail and can hit the ground running. This is a chance to have a significant impact in an organisation where individuals thrive on change and to work within an innovative and growing SME. Key Responsibilities Technical Ownership: Take ownership of Dynamics 365 F&O as our ERP system, ensuring its optimal performance, reliability, and alignment with business objectives. Continually evaluate the system's technical aspects, implementing improvements and optimisations as needed in line with change management process. Collaborative Support: Work closely with the business owners within the Finance team to provide technical support and guidance on improving training materials and internal processes to improve usability and ensure smooth operation. There is a Support Engineer role within the team who covers initial support; your role will be an escalation resolver point and mentor for this function. Strategic Guidance: Play a pivotal role in guiding the technical strategy for the Dynamics 365 F&O application. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements, translating them into technical solutions that align with organisational goals, including collaboration with Engineering on integrations with other systems in our estate. Systems Expertise: Be a Subject Matter Expert within the business for all Finance Systems and configuration, particularly ERP (Dynamics 365 F&O). Advise the wider business on functionality as required and work with the wider support function for the Finance Systems to ensure all users are well trained and supported in their use of the systems. Systems Management: Overall responsibility for Finance Systems strategy across all systems currently in use in Finance and for the future, creating and maintaining an effective system roadmap for the Finance team (within the wider context of the systems strategy for the business). Change Management: Champion best practice for change management within the Finance department and represent all Finance changes at the systems Change Advisory Board. Work closely with third party vendors as required to prioritise and manage change implementation. Vendor Management: Take ownership of vendor management for the systems in the Finance department, conducting service reviews etc. Conduct market reviews at appropriate junctures in systems lifecycles. Construct RFPs for new systems that are required in the Finance department and contribute to RFPs of other departments where there are requirements for Finance to use those systems. Systems Reporting: Work with other members of the team to provide comprehensive reporting on all systems, performance, and user satisfaction under your ownership. Ensure that the reporting requirements of the Finance department can be met by the systems in their estate, working with them to define reports, create them within their systems, or implement additional reporting systems as required. What we are looking for Required attributes: Functional experience with Dynamics 365 F&O, preferably in an end user setting Proven experience in technical ownership or functional consultancy of Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Strong understanding of ERP system architecture and Dynamics 365 F&O functionalities. Microsoft DevOps experience/ pipeline deployment for Dynamics F&O environments Confidence managing multiple stakeholders, including senior business stakeholders, to define objectives, systems requirements, and business challenges to translate them into practical deliverables and roadmaps Experience creating knowledge articles, documenting processes, and best practice Excellent time management and organisational skills Flexible approach to work, positive, can-do attitude, and a team player Ability to work independently, to deadlines, managing priorities Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships at all levels Desirable attributes: Relevant Dynamics 365 qualifications Power Automate /Logic Apps/ Power Platform experience Power BI experience Experience in a global organisation with a Finance focus Accounting knowledge Payroll software experience Line Management experience What we offer Benefits: Private Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Parental Support Salary-Exchange Pension Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Local Oxford Discounts Cycle-to-work Scheme Flu Jabs At AER, we are committed to offering flexibility in the way we work. Most of our roles are hybrid with a mix of in-office/home working and potentially adjustable working hours. Let's discuss what works for you and AER during the interview process. The Company is committed to the principle that no employee or job applicant shall receive unfavourable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity. To apply, please submit your Résumé / CV, a personal summary, your salary expectations and please inform us of your notice period.
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Overview Position: Dynamics 365 F&O Functional Consultant Department: Internal Technology Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Oxford, UK Description Aurora is currently seeking an experienced Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations professional to join our growing Internal Technology team. This role is key to our plans to expand both the team and the technology offerings to our growing user base. This role will take ownership of the ERP system within the business, working in tandem with the business owners in Finance and other members of the Internal Technology Team. You will be a key individual collaborating closely with the Finance team and business users to refine requirements and translate into practical, technically sound solutions. You will be responsible not just to maintain but to refine and elevate their operational objectives within the ERP system. You will take primary ownership of the systems within their department(s) forming the key business partnering link between the department and the centralised systems governance. You will work with senior and junior stakeholders and business units to analyse requirements, define solutions, and implement transformative changes. As part of the growing Internal Technology team, you will participate in driving a robust management process for all systems within the estate. You will always be looking for improvements we can make to the systems in your department, through system configuration changes, new system implementations, automation, and integration with other systems in the estate. You will be responsible for partnering with your functional department to address complex business challenges, aligning with strategic goals and objectives. Collaborating closely with both the Engineering team and the Head of Information Security to drive technological excellence across your systems estate. You should be able to work independently and with other team members, leading on technical decisions and implementations. The role is also business facing, requiring interaction with stakeholders around the business to identify and distill requirements that should inform our technical strategy appropriately so excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills are a must. We are looking for someone who has a high attention to detail and can hit the ground running. This is a chance to have a significant impact in an organisation where individuals thrive on change and to work within an innovative and growing SME. Key Responsibilities Technical Ownership: Take ownership of Dynamics 365 F&O as our ERP system, ensuring its optimal performance, reliability, and alignment with business objectives. Continually evaluate the system's technical aspects, implementing improvements and optimisations as needed in line with change management process. Collaborative Support: Work closely with the business owners within the Finance team to provide technical support and guidance on improving training materials and internal processes to improve usability and ensure smooth operation. There is a Support Engineer role within the team who covers initial support; your role will be an escalation resolver point and mentor for this function. Strategic Guidance: Play a pivotal role in guiding the technical strategy for the Dynamics 365 F&O application. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements, translating them into technical solutions that align with organisational goals, including collaboration with Engineering on integrations with other systems in our estate. Systems Expertise: Be a Subject Matter Expert within the business for all Finance Systems and configuration, particularly ERP (Dynamics 365 F&O). Advise the wider business on functionality as required and work with the wider support function for the Finance Systems to ensure all users are well trained and supported in their use of the systems. Systems Management: Overall responsibility for Finance Systems strategy across all systems currently in use in Finance and for the future, creating and maintaining an effective system roadmap for the Finance team (within the wider context of the systems strategy for the business). Change Management: Champion best practice for change management within the Finance department and represent all Finance changes at the systems Change Advisory Board. Work closely with third party vendors as required to prioritise and manage change implementation. Vendor Management: Take ownership of vendor management for the systems in the Finance department, conducting service reviews etc. Conduct market reviews at appropriate junctures in systems lifecycles. Construct RFPs for new systems that are required in the Finance department and contribute to RFPs of other departments where there are requirements for Finance to use those systems. Systems Reporting: Work with other members of the team to provide comprehensive reporting on all systems, performance, and user satisfaction under your ownership. Ensure that the reporting requirements of the Finance department can be met by the systems in their estate, working with them to define reports, create them within their systems, or implement additional reporting systems as required. What we are looking for Required attributes: Functional experience with Dynamics 365 F&O, preferably in an end user setting Proven experience in technical ownership or functional consultancy of Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Strong understanding of ERP system architecture and Dynamics 365 F&O functionalities. Microsoft DevOps experience/ pipeline deployment for Dynamics F&O environments Confidence managing multiple stakeholders, including senior business stakeholders, to define objectives, systems requirements, and business challenges to translate them into practical deliverables and roadmaps Experience creating knowledge articles, documenting processes, and best practice Excellent time management and organisational skills Flexible approach to work, positive, can-do attitude, and a team player Ability to work independently, to deadlines, managing priorities Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships at all levels Desirable attributes: Relevant Dynamics 365 qualifications Power Automate /Logic Apps/ Power Platform experience Power BI experience Experience in a global organisation with a Finance focus Accounting knowledge Payroll software experience Line Management experience What we offer Benefits: Private Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Parental Support Salary-Exchange Pension Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Local Oxford Discounts Cycle-to-work Scheme Flu Jabs At AER, we are committed to offering flexibility in the way we work. Most of our roles are hybrid with a mix of in-office/home working and potentially adjustable working hours. Let's discuss what works for you and AER during the interview process. The Company is committed to the principle that no employee or job applicant shall receive unfavourable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity. To apply, please submit your Résumé / CV, a personal summary, your salary expectations and please inform us of your notice period.
The OpportunityWe are seeking a talented Architectural Technologist to join a dynamic design practice. This is an exciting chance to work with a team known for delivering innovative, practical, and sustainable solutions across education, industrial, and commercial sectors.As part of the studio, you'll be responsible for producing detailed technical design work across all RIBA stages, ensuring proj click apply for full job details
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
The OpportunityWe are seeking a talented Architectural Technologist to join a dynamic design practice. This is an exciting chance to work with a team known for delivering innovative, practical, and sustainable solutions across education, industrial, and commercial sectors.As part of the studio, you'll be responsible for producing detailed technical design work across all RIBA stages, ensuring proj click apply for full job details
About the Role As a SharePoint Data Administrator, you'll play a key role in how our clients structure, manage, and protect their information. You'll ensure that content is not only stored securely, but is easy to find, share, and use across the business. From configuring SharePoint environments and implementing governance policies, to enabling seamless integration across Microsoft 365, this role offers the chance to make a tangible impact on how organisations collaborate and unlock value from their data. This is a varied role that blends day-to-day SharePoint administration with longer-term digital transformation initiatives. No two days will be the same - one day you might be troubleshooting site performance, the next you could be developing metadata models or advising stakeholders on best practice for document management. As the SharePoint Data Administrator, you will: Administer and maintain SharePoint environments, including site collections, libraries, lists, workflows, and permissions. Design and implement metadata models, taxonomies, and content types to improve classification and searchability. Develop and enforce governance policies to support effective, secure, and compliant use of SharePoint. Work with stakeholders to deliver tailored SharePoint solutions that enhance collaboration and knowledge sharing. Provide training and support to users on document management standards and best practice. Manage data lifecycle processes including classification, retention, archiving, and disposal. Monitor performance, conduct audits, and troubleshoot issues to maintain system reliability. Facilitate integration between SharePoint, Microsoft 365 tools, and other data platforms. Contribute to digital transformation initiatives through automation and process improvement. We're looking for someone who enjoys making information easier to manage, share and protect. If you've worked with SharePoint and the wider Microsoft 365 suite, and you're keen to apply your skills in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, we'd love to hear from you. You'll bring some of the following: Experience with SharePoint Online/Server and Microsoft 365 ecosystem. An interest in information architecture, metadata, and taxonomy design. Skills in tools such as SQL, PowerShell, Excel, or Power BI. Awareness of information governance frameworks (e.g. ISO 15489, COBIT, DAMA-DMBOK). Strong communication skills, with the confidence to work closely with a variety of stakeholders. The ability to turn business needs into effective, practical solutions. A degree in Information Management, Computer Science, or a related discipline would be helpful, but we're equally open to those with hands-on experience and a passion for getting the best out of data and collaboration tools. At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success. We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life. In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package: Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth. Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance. We can't promise to always be able to meet every request, however, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can. A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes, an employee assistance programme, discounted cash plan and more . At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don't tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we're looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us. If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
About the Role As a SharePoint Data Administrator, you'll play a key role in how our clients structure, manage, and protect their information. You'll ensure that content is not only stored securely, but is easy to find, share, and use across the business. From configuring SharePoint environments and implementing governance policies, to enabling seamless integration across Microsoft 365, this role offers the chance to make a tangible impact on how organisations collaborate and unlock value from their data. This is a varied role that blends day-to-day SharePoint administration with longer-term digital transformation initiatives. No two days will be the same - one day you might be troubleshooting site performance, the next you could be developing metadata models or advising stakeholders on best practice for document management. As the SharePoint Data Administrator, you will: Administer and maintain SharePoint environments, including site collections, libraries, lists, workflows, and permissions. Design and implement metadata models, taxonomies, and content types to improve classification and searchability. Develop and enforce governance policies to support effective, secure, and compliant use of SharePoint. Work with stakeholders to deliver tailored SharePoint solutions that enhance collaboration and knowledge sharing. Provide training and support to users on document management standards and best practice. Manage data lifecycle processes including classification, retention, archiving, and disposal. Monitor performance, conduct audits, and troubleshoot issues to maintain system reliability. Facilitate integration between SharePoint, Microsoft 365 tools, and other data platforms. Contribute to digital transformation initiatives through automation and process improvement. We're looking for someone who enjoys making information easier to manage, share and protect. If you've worked with SharePoint and the wider Microsoft 365 suite, and you're keen to apply your skills in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, we'd love to hear from you. You'll bring some of the following: Experience with SharePoint Online/Server and Microsoft 365 ecosystem. An interest in information architecture, metadata, and taxonomy design. Skills in tools such as SQL, PowerShell, Excel, or Power BI. Awareness of information governance frameworks (e.g. ISO 15489, COBIT, DAMA-DMBOK). Strong communication skills, with the confidence to work closely with a variety of stakeholders. The ability to turn business needs into effective, practical solutions. A degree in Information Management, Computer Science, or a related discipline would be helpful, but we're equally open to those with hands-on experience and a passion for getting the best out of data and collaboration tools. At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success. We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life. In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package: Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth. Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance. We can't promise to always be able to meet every request, however, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can. A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes, an employee assistance programme, discounted cash plan and more . At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don't tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we're looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us. If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.
Overview Are you an experienced Azure Cosmos DB Developer looking for your next contract role? Join one of the world's leading IT services, consulting, and business solutions organization. Founded in 1968, the company consistently ranks among the top global IT service providers. With a presence in over 50 countries, the company has built a reputation for delivering high-quality technology services across industries including banking, healthcare, telecommunications, and retail. The leading consultancy firm has partnered with a global financial markets and data-driven technology leader that has built a reputation for delivering trusted market infrastructure, analytics, and innovation worldwide. With decades of success, the business empowers economies and financial ecosystems by providing mission-critical insights, cutting-edge technology platforms, and secure, reliable services to institutions and enterprises across the globe. the integration of third-party applications. Ready to make a move? Get in touch and apply today! Responsibilities Lead solution ideation, design, and implementation activities across the Workday platform Analyse business context to shape solutions aligned with strategic objectives Develop and recommend solution options, including RFIs, RFPs, or prototypes Define solution roadmaps and ensure architecture is aligned with enterprise standards Collaborate closely with stakeholders and domain architects to formalize and adopt IT standards and procedures Provide strategic technical direction and maintain oversight across Workday modules Requirements Proven hands-on experience with Azure Cosmos DB, including query optimization and throughput management Proficiency with C#/.NET or Node.js development Strong understanding of concurrency patterns, CLR, and scalable application architecture Experience designing solutions using Azure services like: Azure Functions, App Services, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Logic Apps Solid experience in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps Duration 6 months (View for Extension) Salary Competitive on application (Around £500 per day)
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Overview Are you an experienced Azure Cosmos DB Developer looking for your next contract role? Join one of the world's leading IT services, consulting, and business solutions organization. Founded in 1968, the company consistently ranks among the top global IT service providers. With a presence in over 50 countries, the company has built a reputation for delivering high-quality technology services across industries including banking, healthcare, telecommunications, and retail. The leading consultancy firm has partnered with a global financial markets and data-driven technology leader that has built a reputation for delivering trusted market infrastructure, analytics, and innovation worldwide. With decades of success, the business empowers economies and financial ecosystems by providing mission-critical insights, cutting-edge technology platforms, and secure, reliable services to institutions and enterprises across the globe. the integration of third-party applications. Ready to make a move? Get in touch and apply today! Responsibilities Lead solution ideation, design, and implementation activities across the Workday platform Analyse business context to shape solutions aligned with strategic objectives Develop and recommend solution options, including RFIs, RFPs, or prototypes Define solution roadmaps and ensure architecture is aligned with enterprise standards Collaborate closely with stakeholders and domain architects to formalize and adopt IT standards and procedures Provide strategic technical direction and maintain oversight across Workday modules Requirements Proven hands-on experience with Azure Cosmos DB, including query optimization and throughput management Proficiency with C#/.NET or Node.js development Strong understanding of concurrency patterns, CLR, and scalable application architecture Experience designing solutions using Azure services like: Azure Functions, App Services, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Logic Apps Solid experience in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps Duration 6 months (View for Extension) Salary Competitive on application (Around £500 per day)
