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Blue Light Card. Individually great, together unstoppable The Role and the Team We're looking for an IT Systems Engineer to join our IT Operations team. This is a hands-on role where you'll support the day-to-day running of our IT environment while also contributing to projects that improve how we work. You'll play an important part in ensuring our systems are reliable, secure, and optimised, while helping us explore opportunities in automation, AI, and modern cloud technologies. Working closely with colleagues across London and our Head Office in Cossington, you'll provide in-person and remote support and collaborate on initiatives that enhance our IT services and colleague experience. What You'll Do Build positive working relationships with colleagues at all levels, acting as the sole trusted point of contact for IT support in the London office Provide supportive, high-quality deskside and remote assistance, including for senior stakeholders and leadership teams Manage and maintain IT systems, network infrastructure, and Windows/macOS environments across the organisation Administer and optimise Microsoft 365 and Entra ID/Azure AD, including user provisioning and licence management Troubleshoot and resolve incidents and service requests, ensuring a positive end-user experience Support and enhance endpoint security, system performance, and compliance standards Contribute to IT projects such as system upgrades, migrations, and SaaS integrations Identify and deliver improvements through automation and AI, including building or supporting workflows using tools such as N8N What You'll Bring Extensive experience as an IT Systems Engineer who is confident engaging with and supporting stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership Experience in automation and emerging technologies, including AI and workflow tools such as N8N Experience working with Microsoft 365 and Entra ID/Azure AD environments Confidence supporting both Windows and macOS devices in a business setting Understanding of networking fundamentals (e.g. DNS, DHCP, VPNs, Wi-Fi) A thoughtful and proactive approach to troubleshooting and problem solving Experience using scripting (e.g. PowerShell) to automate tasks and improve efficiency Familiarity with device management, asset tracking, and service desk tools (e.g. Jira) Our Culture Our mission is simple - make heroes happy. Our members are the real-life heroes who keep us all safe, cared for, and thriving. It's what gets us up in the morning and pushes us to go further, think bigger, and create something that truly matters. By focusing on their happiness, we create amazing experiences, deliver unrivalled discounts, innovative products, and world-class service. We don't just follow the usual path - we look for smarter, bolder ways to deliver real impact. We take ownership, move fast, and work shoulder to shoulder to build something special. We promote hybrid working, and value in-person collaboration so encourage time in our offices, where you can make the most of our fully stocked snack drawers - either the HQ in Leicestershire, or London, Holborn office. The frequency and office location will vary depending on the role and team. We aim to be flexible, but we aren't able to offer fully remote working. Blue Light Card is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that employing a diverse workforce is key to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. In the event of a high number of applications, we'll prioritise candidates who meet both the essential and desirable criteria for the role. What We Offer Hybrid working and flexible hours EV charging and free parking onsite at HQ 25 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, and a buy and sell holiday scheme of up to 5 days A company bonus scheme Your own Blue Light Card and exclusive access to thousands of discounts Generous funded BUPA medical insurance covering pre-existing conditions Auto-enrolment pension scheme via salary sacrifice, with employer NI savings reinvested into pensions Enhanced parental leave and absence leave Healthcare cashback plan Employee assistance programme (including mental health support) and mental health first aiders Great social events e.g., festive party, summer party, team socials, sports matches Regular company-wide recognition events e.g. monthly Light's Up and annual Shine awards Relaxed dress code and modern office space (games area, chill-out areas, book club, free drinks/snacks) Onsite gym at HQ (including access to free HIIT & stretch classes) Strong learning and development culture and personal growth fund

Senior Network Engineer Pay up to £73,305 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for outstanding Senior Network Engineers to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital, to assist in the design of Infrastructure services in collaboration with Architecture and Engineering principles. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Advanced Network Architectures and Routing: Proficient in VXLAN overlays, EVPN, multi-site fabrics, VRF segmentation and Dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), particularly using Arista technologies. Traffic Optimization & Load Balancing: Experienced in load balancing solutions including F5 ASM, APM, and DNS. Automation & DevOps Practices: Good background in Infrastructure as Code, Configuration as Code, and CI/CD pipelines for streamlined network operations. Communication skills with the ability to document network designs and procedures effectively. Takes accountability of issues that occur and is proactive in searching for potential problems. Leadership and technical direction: Demonstrates strong technical leadership within Network Engineering, acting as a role model for best practice. Provides clear direction, mentors engineers, supports capability development and leads by example in the delivery of resilient, high quality network services. Next-Generation Firewall Expertise: Skilled in configuring, designing, and maintaining NGFW's with emphasis on Palo Alto Firewalls with centralized management via Panorama. You and your role As a Senior Network Engineer, you'll play a key role in leading and supporting a team of infrastructure engineers, helping shape and deliver network and infrastructure solutions that align with wider IT and departmental goals. You'll work closely with a broad range of people, from engineers and support teams to business users, architects and external suppliers, making sure communication is clear and effective at every level. You'll take ownership of delivering complex technical solutions, managing risks and dependencies along the way, and seeing work through to successful implementation. You'll also be hands on in designing and running VXLAN overlays to support scalable, modern datacentre networking. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is more convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £ 73,205 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% , worth over £16,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexitime. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100) Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.

Senior Network Engineer Pay up to £73,305 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for outstanding Senior Network Engineers to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital, to assist in the design of Infrastructure services in collaboration with Architecture and Engineering principles. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Advanced Network Architectures and Routing: Proficient in VXLAN overlays, EVPN, multi-site fabrics, VRF segmentation and Dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), particularly using Arista technologies. Traffic Optimization & Load Balancing: Experienced in load balancing solutions including F5 ASM, APM, and DNS. Automation & DevOps Practices: Good background in Infrastructure as Code, Configuration as Code, and CI/CD pipelines for streamlined network operations. Communication skills with the ability to document network designs and procedures effectively. Takes accountability of issues that occur and is proactive in searching for potential problems. Leadership and technical direction: Demonstrates strong technical leadership within Network Engineering, acting as a role model for best practice. Provides clear direction, mentors engineers, supports capability development and leads by example in the delivery of resilient, high quality network services. Next-Generation Firewall Expertise: Skilled in configuring, designing, and maintaining NGFW's with emphasis on Palo Alto Firewalls with centralized management via Panorama. You and your role As a Senior Network Engineer, you'll play a key role in leading and supporting a team of infrastructure engineers, helping shape and deliver network and infrastructure solutions that align with wider IT and departmental goals. You'll work closely with a broad range of people, from engineers and support teams to business users, architects and external suppliers, making sure communication is clear and effective at every level. You'll take ownership of delivering complex technical solutions, managing risks and dependencies along the way, and seeing work through to successful implementation. You'll also be hands on in designing and running VXLAN overlays to support scalable, modern datacentre networking. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is more convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £ 73,205 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% , worth over £16,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexitime. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100) Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.

Senior Network Engineer Pay up to £73,305 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for outstanding Senior Network Engineers to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital, to assist in the design of Infrastructure services in collaboration with Architecture and Engineering principles. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Advanced Network Architectures and Routing: Proficient in VXLAN overlays, EVPN, multi-site fabrics, VRF segmentation and Dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), particularly using Arista technologies. Traffic Optimization & Load Balancing: Experienced in load balancing solutions including F5 ASM, APM, and DNS. Automation & DevOps Practices: Good background in Infrastructure as Code, Configuration as Code, and CI/CD pipelines for streamlined network operations. Communication skills with the ability to document network designs and procedures effectively. Takes accountability of issues that occur and is proactive in searching for potential problems. Leadership and technical direction: Demonstrates strong technical leadership within Network Engineering, acting as a role model for best practice. Provides clear direction, mentors engineers, supports capability development and leads by example in the delivery of resilient, high quality network services. Next-Generation Firewall Expertise: Skilled in configuring, designing, and maintaining NGFW's with emphasis on Palo Alto Firewalls with centralized management via Panorama. You and your role As a Senior Network Engineer, you'll play a key role in leading and supporting a team of infrastructure engineers, helping shape and deliver network and infrastructure solutions that align with wider IT and departmental goals. You'll work closely with a broad range of people, from engineers and support teams to business users, architects and external suppliers, making sure communication is clear and effective at every level. You'll take ownership of delivering complex technical solutions, managing risks and dependencies along the way, and seeing work through to successful implementation. You'll also be hands on in designing and running VXLAN overlays to support scalable, modern datacentre networking. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is more convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £ 73,205 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% , worth over £16,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexitime. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100) Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.

Senior Network Engineer Pay up to £73,305 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for outstanding Senior Network Engineers to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital, to assist in the design of Infrastructure services in collaboration with Architecture and Engineering principles. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Advanced Network Architectures and Routing: Proficient in VXLAN overlays, EVPN, multi-site fabrics, VRF segmentation and Dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), particularly using Arista technologies. Traffic Optimization & Load Balancing: Experienced in load balancing solutions including F5 ASM, APM, and DNS. Automation & DevOps Practices: Good background in Infrastructure as Code, Configuration as Code, and CI/CD pipelines for streamlined network operations. Communication skills with the ability to document network designs and procedures effectively. Takes accountability of issues that occur and is proactive in searching for potential problems. Leadership and technical direction: Demonstrates strong technical leadership within Network Engineering, acting as a role model for best practice. Provides clear direction, mentors engineers, supports capability development and leads by example in the delivery of resilient, high quality network services. Next-Generation Firewall Expertise: Skilled in configuring, designing, and maintaining NGFW's with emphasis on Palo Alto Firewalls with centralized management via Panorama. You and your role As a Senior Network Engineer, you'll play a key role in leading and supporting a team of infrastructure engineers, helping shape and deliver network and infrastructure solutions that align with wider IT and departmental goals. You'll work closely with a broad range of people, from engineers and support teams to business users, architects and external suppliers, making sure communication is clear and effective at every level. You'll take ownership of delivering complex technical solutions, managing risks and dependencies along the way, and seeing work through to successful implementation. You'll also be hands on in designing and running VXLAN overlays to support scalable, modern datacentre networking. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is more convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £ 73,205 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% , worth over £16,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexitime. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100) Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.

Blue Light Card. Individually great, together unstoppable The Role and the Team We have an exciting opportunity for a Platform Engineer to join our Engineering team at Blue Light Card. In this role, you'll design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure cloud infrastructure that supports our engineering teams. You'll drive the adoption of DevOps practices, automate processes, and ensure operational excellence while contributing to our Engineering Community of Practice. Working collaboratively across teams, you'll play a pivotal role in enabling the efficient delivery of high-quality software solutions. You'll also have the chance to innovate by building proof of concepts, troubleshooting complex issues, and influencing our technical direction. This role offers the opportunity to stay hands-on with cutting-edge tools and technologies while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. What You'll Do Automate infrastructure by building and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation and developing robust CI/CD pipelines Ensure reliability by implementing monitoring, alerting and logging systems to proactively identify and resolve issues and enhance system reliability and uptime Design scalable solutions by architecting and managing cloud-based infrastructure that meets reliability, security and scalability requirements Collaborate across teams by partnering with stakeholders to align platform solutions with delivery needs and non-functional requirements Support operational excellence by developing and participating in incident response efforts and participating in an on-call rota to ensure seamless system operations Innovate and optimise by evaluating new technologies, improving system performance and implementing cost-efficient solutions to maximise value Enhance security by implementing and monitoring best practices to ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards Drive DevOps practices by advocating for continuous integration, continuous delivery and automation to streamline software delivery and system management What You'll Bring Extensive experience as a platform engineer with AWS services including EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, and Lambda, demonstrating strong cloud infrastructure knowledge Proven ability to utilise Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and configuration management tools like Ansible to manage and scale systems effectively Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions to automate build, test, and deployment processes, ensuring efficient workflows Strong expertise in monitoring and logging tools such as Grafana and Datadog to maintain system reliability and performance Familiarity with networking concepts including VPNs, firewalls, DNS, and load balancing to support resilient infrastructure solutions Proficiency in scripting languages like Bash or Python for developing automation solutions and optimising processes A dedication to fostering collaboration, driving continuous improvement, and promoting knowledge sharing across teams Significant experience in agile, fast-paced environments, delivering impactful solutions across marketplace, affiliate, and eCommerce platforms, and consistently contributing to organisational growth and success Our Culture Our members, partners and colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. Our colleagues are integral to helping create the unique experience we deliver, so we're genuinely committed to creating a place where our team love to work, and people want to join. We work as a team and try to have a bit of fun while we do it, and we recognise the importance of culture and the positive impact it can have on performance for you, the team, our organisation and our members. We believe in attracting the best talent no matter where you are, and have a hybrid working model, with colleagues based in London, the East Midlands and around the country. We're also officially recognised as a Top 100 Great Place To Work UK, one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Wellbeing, Top 100 Best Workplaces for Women and recognised as investors in wellbeing by Investors in People. What We Offer Hybrid working 25 days plus public holidays, buy and sell and an additional day off for your birthday A company bonus scheme Great social events e.g., Christmas party, family fun day, summer party, sports matches Learning and development opportunities Group auto-enrolment pension plan Enhanced maternity, paternity, sick pay Company funded private medical insurance Healthcare cashback plan Employee assistance programme (including mental health support) Modern office space with onsite gym including access to free HIIT & stretch classes, games area, chill-out areas, book club, and more, when you visit our HQ in Cossington

Specification Sales Manager - Roofing and Waterproofing Systems Job Title: Area Sales Manager - Roofing & Waterproofing Systems Job reference Number: Industry Sector: Refurbishment, Building Surveyors, Specifiers, Health authorities, Education, Universities, Social Housing, Architects, Facilities Managers, Refurbishment and Specialist Roofing & Waterproofing Sub Contractors Areas to be covered: London and South East Remuneration: £50,000-£65,000 + £30,000-£40,000 Uncapped Commission Benefits: Fully expensed hybrid car & comprehensive benefits The role of the Specification Sales Manager Roofing & Waterproofing Systems will involve: Field sales position selling a range of liquid roofing systems for either waterproofing or fully built up roofing systems; which encompasses waterproofing, insulation, roof lights, edge trims and VCL (vapour control layer) Majority of time gaining specifications with predominantly building surveyors, but also some architects, health authorities, education and other major specifiers Small amount of time to be spent with specialist quality waterproofing & roofing sub contractors, to ensure that projects are won effectively and professionally completed to the client's satisfaction Year one target £400,000-£500,000, year two £700,000-£800,000 Maximising profit through the proper management of price and discounts Refurbishment focussed Project sizes can vary from 200m2 up to 4,000m2 (typically £30-£40 per m2 for waterproofing systems and £70-£80 per m2 for full built up roofing systems) Clients include numerous local authorities, retailers, manufacturers and large residential projects Working alongside one other London and South East field sales professional The ideal applicant will be an Area Sales Manager Roofing & Waterproofing Systems with: Must have specification field sales experience with building surveyors Refurbishment market not new build Ability to write specifications and conduct CPD seminars Open to various product backgrounds such as; concrete repairs, flooring, waterproofing and roofing systems Specific knowledge of the liquid applied/ flat roofing, waterproofing, insulation, roof lights, edge trims, VCL Vapour control layer is not essential Ideally able to utilise existing customer contacts with building surveyors and potentially architects Must have some technical capability Intelligent, empathetic and driven No job hoppers, no more than 3 jobs in the last 6 years (unless very good reasons for moving) Ability to hunt for new projects whilst also building and retaining relationships along the way Energy and enthusiasm with confidence to sell a solution rather than on price (must be able to up-sell) Not afraid of heights The Company: British owned Circa 30 employees Privately owned Circa £8m-£9m turnover Mitchell Maguire is a specialist construction field sales recruitment consultancy, dealing exclusively with construction field sales jobs, construction field sales vacancies and specification field sales positions within: Refurbishment, waterproofing, insulation, roof lights, edge trims, VPL vapour control layer concrete repair, roofing systems, roof coatings, membranes, green roofs, insulated roofs, waterproofing membranes, associated building envelope systems, health authorities, education, social housing, building surveyors, architects, facilities managers, refurbishment and specialist roofing & waterproofing sub contractors

An opportunity has arisen to join the Sparkworks RF Directed Energy Weapons and Low Observability (Stealth) Integration and Systems Validation Team, due to an increasing workload. The role involves providing a world leading and business winning trials and testing capability to the UK MoD. Salary: Up to £56,000 depending on experience Location: Bristol (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 - 5 days per week on-site, due to workload classification (depending on testing) Security Clearance: British Citizen Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: You will be involved in the whole lifecycle of a multitude of differing projects, typically running for only a year or two at a time. Whilst the primary focus is testing of hardware and model validation, a lot of work is involved is getting to the point of testing. Agreeing testing requirements, producing planning and safety documentation, developing & building test hardware and report writing all form part of the job as well as the trial conduct itself. During trials, as the Trials Lead, you will be responsible for the trial conduct as well as the health and safety of all personnel during these activities. The test phases also vary in size, from small screened room tests in Filton to offsite (UK and overseas) multi week deployments. Each team member also has a secondary role to do with maintaining and evolving our world leading testing capability. What we're looking for from you: Electronic design experience would be desirable An understanding of trials processes and safety management An appreciation of the verification and validation process delivering a programme in accordance with the DVP Ability to work in a flexible manner to deal with adapting programme milestones and timescales For this role, candidates must be willing to undertake the DV (Developed Vetting) security clearance process Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

2nd Line Support Engineer Colchester £32,000-£35,000 Oscar Technology has partnered exclusively with a leading MSP near Colchester to recruit for a skilled 2nd Line Support Engineer to join their team. Job Description As a 2nd Line Support Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the company's effective delivery of the service desk services. For this role in particular, we are building a dedicated support team for a brand new customer so it's a great opportunity to get involved from the beginning with a lot of project work! Responsibilities Include: Monitoring & dealing with issues raised in the logging system and directly through the phone. Providing 2nd line support for IT incidents and requests, ensuring timely resolution and user satisfaction. Perform necessary, routine maintenance and updates to application operating systems and anti-virus software. Confirm factors such as IT Policies, procedures and security standards are being considered and abided by. Assist with data retrieval, backup management - either onsite or cloud based. Establishing and maintaining technical documentation that can range from technical diagrams to knowledge articles. Essential Skills: Extensive knowledge around desktop and laptop hardware, operating systems (Windows, Mac OS, Linux) and software applications. Knowledge with virtualization technologies such as VMware and Hyper-V. Excellent knowledge of networking concepts such as: TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and VPN. Familiarity with troubleshooting and resolving issues linked to Microsoft 365. Knowledge of Active Directory and user account management. Familiarity with server administration demands such as user management, file shares and security. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 2nd Line Support Engineer Colchester £32,000-£35,000 Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.

Operational IT Engineer - 35,000/ 37,800 per annum - Hull Principal IT are seeking an Operational Technology Engineer to join a growing Group OT team within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This is a development-focused opportunity, ideal for someone looking to build a career in OT, industrial systems, and production technology. Working closely with the OT Lead, you will provide hands-on support across factory sites, ensuring operational systems remain reliable, secure, and aligned with business needs. This role offers excellent exposure to industrial infrastructure, automation interfaces, and real-world engineering environments. Key Responsibilities Support the monitoring and maintenance of OT systems to ensure high availability and performance across production environments Assist with routine system health checks, identifying and escalating issues where appropriate Provide first-line support for OT-related incidents and service requests Troubleshoot hardware and infrastructure issues, including industrial PCs, network switches, and factory-connected devices Assist with system patching, updates, and maintenance activities under guidance Support installation, configuration, and replacement of OT hardware and software Participate in OT-related projects such as system upgrades, rollouts, and integration tasks Work alongside third-party vendors during maintenance and installation activities Maintain accurate documentation including asset inventories, network diagrams, and patch records Support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery testing activities Collaborate with IT, engineering, and production teams to ensure operational alignment Develop knowledge of OT systems, cybersecurity practices, and industrial technologies Skills & Experience Strong interest in Operational Technology, industrial systems, or IT infrastructure Understanding of IT principles (through education, work experience, or self-study) Hands-on interest in hardware such as PCs, networking equipment, or industrial devices Operating systems : Windows Server, Linux Cloud platforms : Microsoft 365, Azure, sometimes AWS Networking basics : DNS, DHCP, VPNs Active Directory / identity management Virtualization : VMware or Hyper-V Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop new skills Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites What's on Offer Structured training and development within Operational Technology Exposure to industrial systems, automation, and production environments Opportunity to progress within a growing OT function The Package: If successful our client is offering a salary between 35,000 - 37,800 per annum, favorable holiday allowance, company contributed pension scheme, development opportunities, plus many more. How to Apply : If you are interested in hearing more about this operational IT engineer vacancy or interested in applying for the role please email me at or contact Principal IT Directly on LinkedIn. INDGH

Job Title: Senior Project Engineer Location: London Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience) Type: Full-time, Permanent Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Engineer to join our growing Managed Service Provider (MSP) team. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in project delivery, enjoys working with modern Microsoft and cloud technologies, and is confident leading technical implementations from discovery through to completion. You will play a key role in designing, delivering, and optimising IT solutions for a diverse client base, with a strong focus on Microsoft ecosystems, Azure cloud services, automation, and emerging AI technologies. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver end-to-end technical projects for MSP clients Conduct client discovery sessions , technical assessments, and infrastructure audits Design and implement solutions across Microsoft and cloud platforms Deploy and manage Microsoft 365 , Azure , and hybrid environments Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements Support the integration and use of AI-driven tools and workflows where appropriate Produce high-quality technical documentation and project plans Act as a senior escalation point for complex technical issues Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to a high standard Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience in a Senior Engineer or Project Engineer role within an MSP environment Deep knowledge of Microsoft technologies (Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365) Proven experience with Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, migrations, governance) Solid understanding of cloud architecture and hybrid environments Experience with automation tools (PowerShell, scripting, workflow automation) Exposure to or experience with AI technologies and their application in IT environments Strong experience conducting technical discoveries, audits, and documentation Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Strong client-facing and communication skills Desirable Skills Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator, Solutions Architect) Experience with backup, disaster recovery, and security best practices Knowledge of networking (firewalls, VPNs, routing, switching) Familiarity with RMM and PSA tools commonly used in MSP environments Personal Attributes Proactive and solutions-focused mindset Strong attention to detail Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Comfortable working independently and as part of a team Passion for learning and staying current with emerging technologies What We Offer Competitive salary (£50,000 - £60,000) Opportunity to work with modern cloud and AI technologies Career development and certification support Collaborative and forward-thinking team environment Please send across your CV for consideration!

We are seeking a senior finance leader to lead and transform the Record-to-Report (R2R) function within our European Shared Service Centre. This is a pivotal role in moving from a fragmented, transaction-led model to a standardised, high-quality and value-adding controlling and reporting service supporting European entities and manufacturing operations. Client Details Our client is a global manufacturing company committed to delivering high-quality products. They operate in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a strong focus on continuous improvement, sustainability and developing our people. This company is based in Wantage in South Oxfordshire and operates with flexible working hours with an on site working model. Description As the EMEA Finance Manager, you will be accountable for the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting across Europe, including management reporting, statutory accounts, balance sheet governance and SOX-controlled processes. You will lead and develop a multi-layered team, embed best-practice R2R standards, and act as the primary interface with Group Finance, Tax, Treasury and external auditors. This role offers a significant opportunity to drive finance transformation, elevate controlling capability, and embed continuous improvement through process standardisation, automation and system optimisation (SAP S/4HANA, OneStream). Key responsibilities Lead end-to-end month-end, quarter-end and year-end close across EMEA Own management reporting, forecasting support and performance analysis Ensure robust balance sheet control, governance and SOX compliance Lead statutory reporting and external audit coordination Build a high-performing, service-oriented R2R and controlling team Drive standardisation, automation and process excellence across Europe Partner credibly with senior stakeholders up to VP Finance level . Profile A successful EMEA Finance Manager should have: Fully qualified accountant (ACA,ACCA,CIMA or equivalent) Significant senior experience in Financial Reporting within a complex, multi-entity environment Strong finance background ideally with transformation experience Deep understanding of controlling, IFRS/US GAAP and balance sheet governance Comfortable operating in a US-listed, SOX-controlled environment Collaborative, resilient leader with a strong delivery and coaching mindset Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from £80,000 to £85,000 per annum. Opportunity to work in an office-based role in South Oxfordshire near to the Didcot area. Permanent position with stability and growth potential. Collaborative and professional company culture. Exposure to the industrial/manufacturing sector with opportunities to contribute to key business decisions. If you are ready to take the next step in your career as an EMEA Finance Manager, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity today!

Ready for your next move in cyber security? Join our fast-growing Security Operations Centre, where you'll help defend multiple organisations across a wide range of industries - from critical infrastructure to complex enterprise environments. As part of our SOC team, you'll play a key role in strengthening and maturing our services, helping deliver smart, efficient and high-impact security outcomes for our clients. You won't just monitor alerts. You'll investigate, enhance detection capability, influence processes and help shape how we defend modern environments. You'll gain exposure to real-world threats, diverse technology stacks and large-scale operations - giving you the kind of hands-on experience that accelerates careers. If you're curious, analytical and enjoy solving problems that genuinely matter, this could be your next challenge. Our team operates a 24/7 SOC. This role involves working day and night shifts. Office based in Hemel Hempstead. You must be eligible for SC Clearance. What you'll be doing: Monitoring and analysing security alerts and events, conducting initial investigations responding. Escalating complex incidents to Senior Analysts for deeper analysis and resolution. Managing SOC incident queues. Maintaining and improving asset baselines across customer environments. Producing clear, insightful reports for both technical and non-technical audiences. Enhancing detection rules and use cases aligned to MITRE ATT&CK and threat-informed defence. What you'll bring: Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk. Knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework. Understanding of client-server and multi-tier applications, databases, firewalls, VPNs and endpoint security. Solid networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, HTTP, SMTP, FTP, LDAP, etc.). Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving. An entry-level cyber security certification (e.g. Security+, CEH, CPSA) or similar. It would be great if you had: ? Scripting or programming skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash, Perl, C++). Broader SIEM experience (e.g. QRadar). Additional SOC or CREST certifications. If you're interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent. Location: Hemel Hempstead. Security Clearance Level: SC. Internal Recruiter: Jane. Salary: £42,000 to £58,000. Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, health cash plan, life assurance and pension. Shift allowance. Sopra Steria: Our Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client's goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets.

We're expanding our Security Operations Centre in Farnborough and looking for sharp, collaborative L2 SOC Analysts to protect enterprise-scale environments across the Defence sector. You'll investigate real threats, tune detections, and make measurable impact-using Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, and MISP. Your work fuels national security. Your growth fuels our mission. Role based on site in our Farnborough office and is shift work. 2 x 6am to 6pm, 2 x 6pm to 6am, 4 days off. You do need to be eligible for DV Clearance for this role, and cannot start until your clearance is through. What you'll be doing: Monitor, analyse security alerts and events, conduct initial investigations, and determine the appropriate response. Raise complex incidents to Senior Analysts. Manage SOC Incident queues. Support the maintenance of monitored asset baselines of the customer environments. Prepare reports for managed clients to both technical and non-technical audiences, Collaborate on improving detection rules and use cases aligned with Mitre Att&ck and threat-informed defense. Participate in a team effort to guarantee that corporate data and technology platform components are shielded from known threats. Collaborate with team members to maintain and update security incident documentation, including incident reports, analysis findings, and recommended mitigation strategies. Aid the development and use of threat intelligence throughout the service. Ability to work shifts from our office in Farnborough. What you'll bring: Experience demonstrated in Security Operations Centre. Experience using Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk. Knowledge and experience with Mitre Att&ck Framework. Basic knowledge of client-server applications, multi-tier web applications, relational databases, firewalls, VPNs, and enterprise AntiVirus products. Understanding of networking principles including TCP/IP, WANs, LANs and commonly used Internet protocols such as SMTP, HTTP, FTP, POP, LDAP. Entry level cyber security certification (e.g. CompTIA Security+, CEH, CPSA). CREST Practitioner Intrusion Analyst/Blue Teams Level 1 or other SOC related certifications. Completed an academic module in cyber security or a related subject It would be great if you had: Programming and scripting such as Python, Perl, Bash, PowerShell, C++. CREST Practitioner Intrusion Analyst/Blue Teams Level 1 or other SOC related certifications. Experience with SIEM technologies, namely Sentinel and Splunk, with some experience with QRadar. If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Permanent Location: Office based in Farnborough Security Clearance Level: Eligible for DV Clearance Internal Recruiter: Jane Salary: To £58K Depending on experience, plus on shift allowance. Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, health cash plan, life assurance, pension. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? Sopra Steria's Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client's goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets.

We're partnering with a fast-growing, award-winning, technically-led business that is transforming how organisations across the UK manage their utility services. With a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and simplifying the customer experience, this company offers a genuinely modern, supportive, and forward-thinking environment, where the Technology team plays a key role in driving growth . They are now looking to hire a DevOps Engineer (experienced, "mid"-level) to join their Platform Engineering team at an exciting stage of growth, as they scale a key internal product beyond MVP. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer with solid foundations in DevOps who is keen to further develop their skills while working alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative setting. Salary: £55,000 - £63,000 + extensive benefits package + bonus Working Pattern: Hybrid. Flexible split between office and home. Based from Northeast offices, with suitable locations including Durham, Hartlepool, Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Peterlee, Sunderland and surrounding areas. The Role This is a hands-on position where you'll contribute to the design, build, and maintenance of secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure. You'll work closely with a multidisciplinary Agile team, playing an active role in modern DevOps practices and tooling. Key Responsibilities Collaborate on the design of secure, scalable, and highly available, cost-optimised cloud infrastructure Implement technologies using Infrastructure-as-Code Monitor and manage systems for availability and performance Support Agile delivery through Scrum and Kanban, contributing to team rituals and processes What We're Looking For Developing and deploying via Infrastructure-as-Code, with proficiency in Terraform, YAML and ARM templates Creation, monitoring and management of cloud artefacts in Microsoft Azure, using the Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) via Azure DevOps Ability to build and manage services deployed into Kubernetes, including container configuration and Helm charts Desirable (but not essential) Using AI to enhance productivity, such as code generation or coding assistance Code written in C#/.NET Experience with scripting tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, or Bicep Understanding of observability platforms If you're looking to progress your DevOps career within a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering team, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact.

Senior Java Fullstack Developer - VP level - Investment Technology / Finance An industry leading global financial and technology organisation are looking for Senior Java Software Engineers with 7+ years' experience, who have some experience in React or similar, plus modern JavaScript/TypeScript, who like to innovate and be part of a team creating next-generation investment finance technology. Based in London, you will be a key part of the team responsible for engineering a cloud-first Private Markets platform using a microservice architecture, supporting hundreds of client businesses, managing and analysing their portfolios. The team's focus is to design and implement authorisation and permissions management using RBAC and policy based approaches. The team owns permissions management capabilities (roles, entitlements, lifecycle changes) and drives integration with the central authentication platform to enable consistent access control across applications and environments. The team is very quickly moving to AI-enabled development, and you will be at the heart of that transformation. Responsibilities Work closely alongside the Engineering Lead to deliver the technical strategy for your team. Deliver high efficiency, high availability, concurrent and fault tolerant software systems using API-First principles. Design, develop, and implement secure, scalable, and reliable micro-services to deliver client-facing applications using a Java backend and React frontend. Optimize performance and reliability through continuous testing, debugging, and refinement. Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge, with a particular focus on AI. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to more junior developers, fostering a culture of learning and growth within the team. Ideal profile 7+ years of professional experience in Java development, with a focus on building client facing APIs or platforms Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience managing and mentoring diverse teams. Knowledge of building applications using AI tooling and frameworks (e.g. LLMs, prompt engineering, vector databases). Experience integrating AI/ML services into backend systems and APIs. Familiarity with AI driven development practices and tools for code generation and testing. Strong proficiency in Java and related frameworks (e.g. Spring Boot, Hibernate). Some experience in React or similar and modern JavaScript/TypeScript. Solid experience with object oriented design and applying standard design patterns Experience designing, building, and deploying scalable microservices using API first principles with REST and/or gRPC. Experience with API authentication and authorization mechanisms (e.g. OAuth, JWT). Hands on experience with engineering tools such as Git, Maven, unit and integration testing frameworks, and mocking libraries. Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud services in an enterprise environment is beneficial. Experience with message brokers such as Kafka a plus. A friendly, positive, and can do attitude. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

PE and Sport Supply Teachers - Join Tradewind Recruitment in Manchester! Are you a qualified PE or Sports science teacher living in Manchester, ready to take your teaching career to the next level? Tradewind Recruitment is looking for flexible, passionate PE and Sport supply teachers for both short-term and long-term placements. Whether you're looking to be a key player or just need a substitute role, we've got opportunities that will help you hit the ground running! The Benefits of Flexible Supply Teaching with Tradewind: Competitive Pay Rates - We offer top rates of pay because we know that you're the MVP when it comes to delivering outstanding PE and Sport lessons. Ideal for a Flexible Lifestyle - Supply teaching is perfect for those who want to keep their options open. You can choose shifts that fit around your other commitments - no need to commit to a full season! Regular Local Work - Our network of schools offers you a steady stream of local opportunities, meaning you can work as much or as little as you like, close to home. No Planning or Marking - Focus on teaching and inspiring the next generation of athletes without the extra work of planning lessons or marking assignments. No Work to Take Home - Say goodbye to the pressure of taking work home. Everything stays within school hours, so you can enjoy your time off the clock. Opportunities for Direct Employment - Many of our supply roles lead to permanent positions, allowing you to move from a substitute to a full-time team member. Internal Payroll Team - Tradewind pays you directly, ensuring prompt and reliable payments. Access to CPD - With over 2,500 free training courses available through our partnership with The National College, you can stay ahead of the game and continuously develop your skills. Easy Timesheet Management - Our online portal makes it simple to log your hours, track your availability, and manage your work schedule, keeping everything running smoothly. What We're Looking For: QTS Status or QTLS (Qualified Teacher Status or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills) Enhanced DBS Disclosure (we can assist with this) Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks A full CV with employment and education history (including explanations for any gaps) Legal right to work full-time in the UK with no restrictions Ready to get in the game? Apply now and join Tradewind Recruitment for flexible, rewarding supply teaching opportunities in PE and Sport! Whether you're playing for the team or just filling in for the day, we're here to help you score your next role. For more details, please call the Manchester office on or email .

IT Support Analyst Mon-Fri onsite in Debden IG10 Salary + pension scheme + health Free onsite gym & parking Offices are a 5 mins walk from Debden tube station (Central line) with close road links to M11/M25/A406/A12 NB: Please only apply if you are able to work from their Debden (IG10) offices Monday-Friday. Hybrid or remote working is not available. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a sub-60 mins commute time. Company Established in 2009 and regulated by the FCA, this multi-award-winning finance & credit company has a proven track record for customer and employee satisfaction. With a Trustpilot rating of 4.8/5 and over 33,500 combined online reviews, they pride themselves on their customer service and their duty as a responsible lender. What are they looking for? Their IT Department provides support for all internal IT systems, services, hardware and software. In this role you will be responsible for the IT infrastructure both hardware, software on client and server equipment and ensuring tickets & tasks on their IT helpdesk are completed for swift resolution within company SLAs. You would be required to join their Out of Hours team to remotely support staff at weekends on a rota basis. This role will enable someone with a good grounding in IT support the ability to enter their company\small IT team at a pivotal point of their growth giving the right applicant a chance to build their knowledge and experience within all aspects of IT support infrastructure and develop targeted experience in the specific discipline of their choice. Main Duties and Responsibilities: User Support & Service Desk To be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of 1st line through to 3rd line support to their organization and act as one of the first points of contact on their IT Service Desk To provide IT support & preventative maintenance for all end user hardware and software To update Service Desk calls with progress notes, detailing progress on tasks for both end users and other team members. Communicate with all relevant parties affected by any task in a timely, professional manner Ensure that IT issues & faults reported to their IT team are resolved in the shortest possible time, meeting their department's SLA targets, and minimizing disruption to systems and users critical to business operations Identity & Account Management Create, modify, and disable user accounts in a hybrid AD\ Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) environment following IT lifecycle processes. Manage Microsoft 365 licence assignments and group memberships Support onboarding and offboarding workflows, coordinating with HR to ensure timely access provisioning and deprovisioning Assist with multi-factor authentication (MFA) enrolment and account recovery Infrastructure & Systems Ensure IT systems are running efficiently. And perform regular health checks & assessment to check hardware\software status and labelling of equipment & cables are up to date Resolve complex hardware / software problems including printing issues Experience in MS Azure PAS and SAS and Virtual server environments Perform Installations, configurations, setting up of servers, workstations and mobile devices using MS Intune To take a pro-active approach through monitoring the performance of systems and making regular routine inspections of installed equipment and taking corrective avoidance actions to prevent wider problems Assist their Cyber security team with security policies and processes Documentation & Process Maintain accurate IT asset records and contribute to their internal IT knowledge base Document support procedures, common fixes, and configuration guides Assist with IT project tasks as directed by their Head of IT Assist with vendor selection on new products and services relating to IT systems and services Participate in out of hours remote support rota at weekends and bank holidays Skills & Experience: Essential Experience with Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Manager for device management Experience with Microsoft Teams administration and/or SharePoint Online Familiarity with IT ticketing systems (Jira Service Management or similar) Experience with Azure Active Directory / Entra ID user and group management Understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, VPN) Desirable Familiarity with hardware firewalls (Cisco, SonicWALL, etc) Microsoft, ITIL, CompTIA A+, Certifications desirable Azure infrastructure and Hyper-V experience Other Stuff Working within a newly refurbished dedicated office space with free onsite employee gym Access to a large breakout space with comfortable seating, pool table and arcade games Free on-site parking Central Line Train station within one-minute walk with quick access to Central London Close road links to M11/M25/A406/A12 and London Social events Pension Scheme Healthshield (health cash back scheme and counselling services) 28 days annual leave, incl. Bank Holidays, per annum, with an additional day per year of service (capped at 33 days) Eye Test / Glasses reimbursement scheme Various team and personal reward incentives NB: Please only apply if you are able to work from their Debden (IG10) offices Monday-Friday. Hybrid or remote working is not available. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a sub-60 mins commute time. NB: for non-UK Citizens; we cannot accept applications from anyone requiring sponsorship (now or in the future) for UK permanent employment status. If you are utilising a work visa this must allow you to work in the UK unrestricted for at least the next 5 years. Profile 29 recruitment

IT Helpdesk Team Leader Sheffield Up to £40,000 + 15% Pension Your new role Working with the IT Manager to support eight sites across Sheffield and Rotherham. Leading a multi-discipline team of first line support technicians and working as part of a global IT team of 20, you will be involved in ensuring timely and quality first line support is provided to employees on all IT-related issues. Responsibilities Leading and coordinating the IT service desk to ensure tickets are triaged, prioritised, and resolved in line with agreed SLAs Acting as a hands-on technical leader, providing support on complex issues and taking ownership of escalations through to resolution Line managing and developing first line support technicians through regular one-to-ones, coaching and performance reviews Ensuring consistent, high quality customer service, keeping user experience at the centre of all service desk activity Overseeing major incident response, ensuring clear communication, effective coordination and adherence to incident management procedures Monitoring service desk performance, using KPIs/SLAs and trends to drive continuous improvement in processes, tools and ways of working Developing and maintaining clear documentation to enhance technical skills, customer service and outcomes Planning resource levels to ensure service desk is adequately staffed Supporting the delivery of IT projects by coordinating service desk involvement, communications and readiness activities Identifying opportunities to introduce improved working practices that enable team effectiveness and service quality Ensuring team members have clear development plans and access to relevant training to support their growth and progression Performing hardware upgrades, repairs and component replacements on desktops, laptops and printers. Skilled in diagnosing common hardware faults, replacing parts such as memory, storage and peripherals, and ensuring devices are tested and returned to service promptly. Experience needed Strong administration experience across Microsoft 365, including Entra ID, Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, and Intune Solid endpoint support skills covering Windows 11, laptops, desktops, printers, and mobile devices Confident in user and access management across core business systems, including Dynamics 365 and ERP platforms Good working knowledge of security best practice, with a practical approach to protecting users, devices, and data Able to troubleshoot across applications, infrastructure, and services, bridging the gap between first line support and specialist teams Networking (VLANs, Routing, DHCP, DNS, VPNs, Basic Switch Configuration) Windows Server Administration Exposure to macOS Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

IT Support Engineer Stratford-Upon-Avon £34,400 Oscar Technology has partnered exclusively with a leading MSP near Stratford-Upon-Avon to recruit for a skilled IT Support Engineer to join their team. Job Description As Senior Support Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the company's effective delivery of the service desk services. For this role in particular, we are building a dedicated support team for a brand new customer so it's a great opportunity to get involved from the beginning with a lot of project work! Responsibilities Include: Monitoring & dealing with issues raised in the logging system and directly through the phone. Providing 2nd line support for IT incidents and requests, ensuring timely resolution and user satisfaction. Perform necessary, routine maintenance and updates to application operating systems and anti-virus software. Confirm factors such as IT Policies, procedures and security standards are being considered and abided by. Assist with data retrieval, backup management - either onsite or cloud based. Establishing and maintaining technical documentation that can range from technical diagrams to knowledge articles. Essential Skills: Extensive knowledge around desktop and laptop hardware, operating systems (Windows, Mac OS, Linux) and software applications. Knowledge with virtualization technologies such as VMware and Hyper-V. Excellent knowledge of networking concepts such as: TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and VPN. Familiarity with troubleshooting and resolving issues linked to Microsoft 365. Knowledge of Active Directory and user account management. Familiarity with server administration demands such as user management, file shares and security. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. IT Support Engineer Stratford-Upon-Avon £34,400 Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.