Senior Technical Pricing Analyst: An opportunity has arisen to join Ageas's Underwriting department in the Broker Technical Pricing team. Technical Pricing are responsible for the production of specialist statistical risk models for our Broker insurance products including Private Car, Van, Bike and Household. While we have offices in London, Eastleigh and Bournemouth, we will accommodate working from home full-time.This exciting role as Senior Technical Pricing Analyst offers the opportunity to explore and use new technologies and be involved in delivering strategic change such as improving the sophistication of models and deploying the latest data science techniques to generate profitable business growth. The Senior Technical Pricing Analyst will support projects, assisting in data preparation, performing, and reviewing actuarial modelling and interpreting results that drives high impact and, intelligent pricing solutions - all of which will help drive our competitive positioning. This role has a strong research and development focus, so the ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual with independent research experience and the proven ability to drive complex projects through the complete development cycle, from early conceptualization to implementation. Furthermore, the successful candidate will receive a generous study package to support them on the rewarding route to qualification as an Actuary. Main responsibilities of the Senior Technical Pricing Analyst: Creating complex, robust actuarial models and interpreting the results to deliver high impact, innovative pricingAssisting in the production of ad-hoc actuarial and statistical analyses, working with stakeholders across the company to solve a wide range of business problemsProducing reports, documentation, and presentations to communicate statistical models and results to key stakeholdersIdentifying opportunities to challenge and improve existing methodologies, deploying new analytical techniques that deliver new insights and tangible operational improvements. To be successful the Senior Technical Pricing Analyst will have the following: Essential A or A grades in Mathematics and other numerate A-levels.2'1 or above degree in a numerate discipline: for example, but not limited to, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering or Physics.A PhD or a research-based Masters is highly desired for this role.Excellent analytical skills with the ability to manipulate and interpret data. The job holder should be able to identify, investigate and interpret the results of an analysis, considering past the more obvious first order effects. A high level of problem solving is required, both logically and laterally, along with an ability to engage in research. Desirable Experience of actuarial pricing or statistical modelling, preferably in a regulated multi-divisional industry. Experience of machine learning techniques e.g., GBMs, Elastic Net Regression or Random Forests in Python or R would be highly advantageous.Experience, or awareness, of industry-specific software such as Emblem would be looked upon favorably.Previous experience of working in partnership with teams to influence, gain buy in and share knowledge with particular emphasis on being able to present difficult concepts clearly. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy with the Senior Technical Pricing Analyst role: A competitive pension for which Ageas will pay twice the amount.Generous amount of holidays with the option to buy up to 10 additional days.Annual Salary review.Discretionary annual bonus based on personal and company performance. Life assurance of 4 x salary with the option to flex up.Return to work programme scheme.Flexible benefits package (private medical insurance, health and dental plans, free life assurance policy, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme as well as discounts with a wide range of retailers through our partner Perkz).Support groups- wellbeing activities, yoga, mindfulness sessions, Sports and Social Club events and more.About : With a history of almost 200 years we pride ourselves on being a leading provider of award-winning insurance solutions in the UK. We've scooped a Gold Standard Insurance Award for the last nine years running and received a five star defaqto rating for offering the highest quality products in the market. We take pride in creating a supportive, inclusive and safe environment, encouraging people to bring 100% of themselves to work every day and where our people are our most valuable asset. With over 2,800 employees, our people help Ageas create a thriving, creative and innovative place to work, which is echoed in the service we provide to over five million customers. We are the Proud Partners of Bourne Free - Bournemouth Pride, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a signatory of the Women in Finance Charter and the Insurance Inclusion Pledge and support the Rays of Sunshine and will continue to broaden our Inclusion agenda.Our purpose is clear: To make insurance easy and personal for our customers. We live and breathe our values - we care and respect those around us; we dare to push our boundaries, we deliver what we promise, above all, we learn together, inspire others and share success. Click the 'Apply Now' button to start your application for the Senior Technical Pricing Analyst role.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Senior Technical Pricing Analyst: An opportunity has arisen to join Ageas's Underwriting department in the Broker Technical Pricing team. Technical Pricing are responsible for the production of specialist statistical risk models for our Broker insurance products including Private Car, Van, Bike and Household. While we have offices in London, Eastleigh and Bournemouth, we will accommodate working from home full-time.This exciting role as Senior Technical Pricing Analyst offers the opportunity to explore and use new technologies and be involved in delivering strategic change such as improving the sophistication of models and deploying the latest data science techniques to generate profitable business growth. The Senior Technical Pricing Analyst will support projects, assisting in data preparation, performing, and reviewing actuarial modelling and interpreting results that drives high impact and, intelligent pricing solutions - all of which will help drive our competitive positioning. This role has a strong research and development focus, so the ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual with independent research experience and the proven ability to drive complex projects through the complete development cycle, from early conceptualization to implementation. Furthermore, the successful candidate will receive a generous study package to support them on the rewarding route to qualification as an Actuary. Main responsibilities of the Senior Technical Pricing Analyst: Creating complex, robust actuarial models and interpreting the results to deliver high impact, innovative pricingAssisting in the production of ad-hoc actuarial and statistical analyses, working with stakeholders across the company to solve a wide range of business problemsProducing reports, documentation, and presentations to communicate statistical models and results to key stakeholdersIdentifying opportunities to challenge and improve existing methodologies, deploying new analytical techniques that deliver new insights and tangible operational improvements. To be successful the Senior Technical Pricing Analyst will have the following: Essential A or A grades in Mathematics and other numerate A-levels.2'1 or above degree in a numerate discipline: for example, but not limited to, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering or Physics.A PhD or a research-based Masters is highly desired for this role.Excellent analytical skills with the ability to manipulate and interpret data. The job holder should be able to identify, investigate and interpret the results of an analysis, considering past the more obvious first order effects. A high level of problem solving is required, both logically and laterally, along with an ability to engage in research. Desirable Experience of actuarial pricing or statistical modelling, preferably in a regulated multi-divisional industry. Experience of machine learning techniques e.g., GBMs, Elastic Net Regression or Random Forests in Python or R would be highly advantageous.Experience, or awareness, of industry-specific software such as Emblem would be looked upon favorably.Previous experience of working in partnership with teams to influence, gain buy in and share knowledge with particular emphasis on being able to present difficult concepts clearly. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy with the Senior Technical Pricing Analyst role: A competitive pension for which Ageas will pay twice the amount.Generous amount of holidays with the option to buy up to 10 additional days.Annual Salary review.Discretionary annual bonus based on personal and company performance. Life assurance of 4 x salary with the option to flex up.Return to work programme scheme.Flexible benefits package (private medical insurance, health and dental plans, free life assurance policy, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme as well as discounts with a wide range of retailers through our partner Perkz).Support groups- wellbeing activities, yoga, mindfulness sessions, Sports and Social Club events and more.About : With a history of almost 200 years we pride ourselves on being a leading provider of award-winning insurance solutions in the UK. We've scooped a Gold Standard Insurance Award for the last nine years running and received a five star defaqto rating for offering the highest quality products in the market. We take pride in creating a supportive, inclusive and safe environment, encouraging people to bring 100% of themselves to work every day and where our people are our most valuable asset. With over 2,800 employees, our people help Ageas create a thriving, creative and innovative place to work, which is echoed in the service we provide to over five million customers. We are the Proud Partners of Bourne Free - Bournemouth Pride, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a signatory of the Women in Finance Charter and the Insurance Inclusion Pledge and support the Rays of Sunshine and will continue to broaden our Inclusion agenda.Our purpose is clear: To make insurance easy and personal for our customers. We live and breathe our values - we care and respect those around us; we dare to push our boundaries, we deliver what we promise, above all, we learn together, inspire others and share success. Click the 'Apply Now' button to start your application for the Senior Technical Pricing Analyst role.
Our client, based in the Fareham area, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team. The company delivers design and technical services across all areas of building services engineering, working with end users, construction professionals, and contractors on a wide range of projects including new builds, refurbishments, lifecycle replacements, and energy efficiency improvements. Job Duties Support Senior Engineers in delivering mechanical building services designs Take responsibility for the design and delivery of smaller projects Conduct site surveys and technical investigations Design systems including: Low temperature hot water heating systems Domestic hot and cold water services Mechanical and natural ventilation systems Refrigerant and chilled water cooling systems Low and zero carbon technologies Above ground drainage systems Produce Technical drawings using AutoCAD Perform design calculations using industry software Assist with: Project management and contract administration Condition surveys Feasibility studies Candidate Requirements Degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline (preferred) Experience in a design consultancy environment (desirable) Commitment to professional development and progression toward Chartered Engineer status Strong attention to detail and a passion for delivering high-quality work Proficient in AutoCAD Full UK driving licence (essential) Good communication and organisational skills Benefits Holiday - 25 days per annum rising to 30 days per annum after 3 years Working Hours - 40 hours per week with flexible working available Training and development opportunities Private healthcare
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Our client, based in the Fareham area, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team. The company delivers design and technical services across all areas of building services engineering, working with end users, construction professionals, and contractors on a wide range of projects including new builds, refurbishments, lifecycle replacements, and energy efficiency improvements. Job Duties Support Senior Engineers in delivering mechanical building services designs Take responsibility for the design and delivery of smaller projects Conduct site surveys and technical investigations Design systems including: Low temperature hot water heating systems Domestic hot and cold water services Mechanical and natural ventilation systems Refrigerant and chilled water cooling systems Low and zero carbon technologies Above ground drainage systems Produce Technical drawings using AutoCAD Perform design calculations using industry software Assist with: Project management and contract administration Condition surveys Feasibility studies Candidate Requirements Degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline (preferred) Experience in a design consultancy environment (desirable) Commitment to professional development and progression toward Chartered Engineer status Strong attention to detail and a passion for delivering high-quality work Proficient in AutoCAD Full UK driving licence (essential) Good communication and organisational skills Benefits Holiday - 25 days per annum rising to 30 days per annum after 3 years Working Hours - 40 hours per week with flexible working available Training and development opportunities Private healthcare
Operations Manager - (PFI Contract management) Join a dynamic and innovative logistics and supply chain company committed to delivering excellence across the UK. Our clients organisation prides itself on fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, offering ample opportunities for professional growth and development. We are dedicated to maintaining high standards of service, sustainability, and operational efficiency, making us a leading employer in the region. If you are passionate about streamlining operations and leading teams to success, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a reputable and expanding organisation. Job Responsibilities Oversee daily operational activities to ensure efficiency, productivity, and quality standards are met Lead and manage the operational team, providing guidance, support, and performance management Develop and implement operational policies, procedures, and best practices Coordinate with other departments to optimise workflow and resource utilisation Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare reports for senior management Manage budgets, control costs, and identify opportunities for process improvements Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and industry standards Maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders Lead initiatives to improve customer satisfaction and operational effectiveness Required Skills & Qualifications Proven experience - 2/3 years PFI Contract Management Technical or FM qualification - ideally IWFM or NEBOSH Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and develop staff Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities Sound understanding of health and safety regulations and compliance standards Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and controlling costs Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills Proficiency in relevant software and systems, such as ERP or warehouse management systems Relevant qualifications, such as a degree in Business Management, Logistics, or related field, are desirable Certifications in project management Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and generate actionable insights If you are a proactive leader with a passion for operational excellence and are eager to make a significant impact within a thriving organisation, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join our team and take the next step in your career.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Operations Manager - (PFI Contract management) Join a dynamic and innovative logistics and supply chain company committed to delivering excellence across the UK. Our clients organisation prides itself on fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, offering ample opportunities for professional growth and development. We are dedicated to maintaining high standards of service, sustainability, and operational efficiency, making us a leading employer in the region. If you are passionate about streamlining operations and leading teams to success, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a reputable and expanding organisation. Job Responsibilities Oversee daily operational activities to ensure efficiency, productivity, and quality standards are met Lead and manage the operational team, providing guidance, support, and performance management Develop and implement operational policies, procedures, and best practices Coordinate with other departments to optimise workflow and resource utilisation Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare reports for senior management Manage budgets, control costs, and identify opportunities for process improvements Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and industry standards Maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders Lead initiatives to improve customer satisfaction and operational effectiveness Required Skills & Qualifications Proven experience - 2/3 years PFI Contract Management Technical or FM qualification - ideally IWFM or NEBOSH Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and develop staff Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities Sound understanding of health and safety regulations and compliance standards Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and controlling costs Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills Proficiency in relevant software and systems, such as ERP or warehouse management systems Relevant qualifications, such as a degree in Business Management, Logistics, or related field, are desirable Certifications in project management Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and generate actionable insights If you are a proactive leader with a passion for operational excellence and are eager to make a significant impact within a thriving organisation, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join our team and take the next step in your career.
Job Title: Senior/Principal Software Engineer Job Location: Rochester, Kent. Onsite Salary: Up to £65.000 per annum depending on experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us. Role Description: As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of embedded software for complex , safety critical systems. You will develop drivers, protocols and human-machine interfaces. Responsible for technical direction and ensuring robust, certifiable solutions. Working across the full lifecycle, you will define architectures and solve complex engineering challenges through integration, verification and validation. You will provide technical leadership , mentor engineers and influence best practice. Engaging with customers and stakeholders, you will shape strategy, drive innovation and play a key role in delivering high-impact solutions. Core Duties: Lead design and development of embedded software, including drivers, protocols, human-machine interfaces with certification artefacts Define system and software architectures from requirements using structured design, modelling and simulation Drive integration, verification and validation within a safety critical environment Provide technical leadership through mentoring, peer reviews and best practice Deliver reliable estimates, including sizing and reuse Engage with customers to resolve technical challenges and shape solutions Contribute to engineering processes, design reviews and strategic decisions , ensuring high quality, compliant delivery Essential Skills: You will have a degree or equivalent qualification in a Scientific/Engineering (electronics-engineering, software-engineering, physics, math's) environment You will have excellent Software Engineering skills, with significant experience in C/C++ You will have extensive experience of Software Architecture Design using UML or other recognised model-based design techniques as well as experience in UML for software design in CAMEO, EA, Rhapsody or integrity Modeler You will have extensive experience of interfacing software with hardware in a real-time environment and development experience to DO-178B/C Standards The Software team: You will be working as part of a team of experienced, passionate and innovative engineers creating world-leading control and display systems. This is an extremely exciting and challenging role and will present the opportunity to design products for the world's most advanced commercial and military fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. Exposure to the customer and end user, as well as working alongside like-minded engineers, makes this a unique opportunity for the right candidate . Why BAE Systems? Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work - this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family - support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. A place where everyone can thrive: We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 30th April 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Senior/Principal Software Engineer Job Location: Rochester, Kent. Onsite Salary: Up to £65.000 per annum depending on experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us. Role Description: As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of embedded software for complex , safety critical systems. You will develop drivers, protocols and human-machine interfaces. Responsible for technical direction and ensuring robust, certifiable solutions. Working across the full lifecycle, you will define architectures and solve complex engineering challenges through integration, verification and validation. You will provide technical leadership , mentor engineers and influence best practice. Engaging with customers and stakeholders, you will shape strategy, drive innovation and play a key role in delivering high-impact solutions. Core Duties: Lead design and development of embedded software, including drivers, protocols, human-machine interfaces with certification artefacts Define system and software architectures from requirements using structured design, modelling and simulation Drive integration, verification and validation within a safety critical environment Provide technical leadership through mentoring, peer reviews and best practice Deliver reliable estimates, including sizing and reuse Engage with customers to resolve technical challenges and shape solutions Contribute to engineering processes, design reviews and strategic decisions , ensuring high quality, compliant delivery Essential Skills: You will have a degree or equivalent qualification in a Scientific/Engineering (electronics-engineering, software-engineering, physics, math's) environment You will have excellent Software Engineering skills, with significant experience in C/C++ You will have extensive experience of Software Architecture Design using UML or other recognised model-based design techniques as well as experience in UML for software design in CAMEO, EA, Rhapsody or integrity Modeler You will have extensive experience of interfacing software with hardware in a real-time environment and development experience to DO-178B/C Standards The Software team: You will be working as part of a team of experienced, passionate and innovative engineers creating world-leading control and display systems. This is an extremely exciting and challenging role and will present the opportunity to design products for the world's most advanced commercial and military fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. Exposure to the customer and end user, as well as working alongside like-minded engineers, makes this a unique opportunity for the right candidate . Why BAE Systems? Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work - this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family - support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. A place where everyone can thrive: We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 30th April 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job Title: Senior/Principal Software Engineer Job Location: Rochester, Kent. Onsite Salary: Up to £65.000 per annum depending on experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us. Role Description: As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of embedded software for complex , safety critical systems. You will develop drivers, protocols and human-machine interfaces. Responsible for technical direction and ensuring robust, certifiable solutions. Working across the full lifecycle, you will define architectures and solve complex engineering challenges through integration, verification and validation. You will provide technical leadership , mentor engineers and influence best practice. Engaging with customers and stakeholders, you will shape strategy, drive innovation and play a key role in delivering high-impact solutions. Core Duties: Lead design and development of embedded software, including drivers, protocols, human-machine interfaces with certification artefacts Define system and software architectures from requirements using structured design, modelling and simulation Drive integration, verification and validation within a safety critical environment Provide technical leadership through mentoring, peer reviews and best practice Deliver reliable estimates, including sizing and reuse Engage with customers to resolve technical challenges and shape solutions Contribute to engineering processes, design reviews and strategic decisions , ensuring high quality, compliant delivery Essential Skills: You will have a degree or equivalent qualification in a Scientific/Engineering (electronics-engineering, software-engineering, physics, math's) environment You will have excellent Software Engineering skills, with significant experience in C/C++ You will have extensive experience of Software Architecture Design using UML or other recognised model-based design techniques as well as experience in UML for software design in CAMEO, EA, Rhapsody or integrity Modeler You will have extensive experience of interfacing software with hardware in a real-time environment and development experience to DO-178B/C Standards The Software team: You will be working as part of a team of experienced, passionate and innovative engineers creating world-leading control and display systems. This is an extremely exciting and challenging role and will present the opportunity to design products for the world's most advanced commercial and military fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. Exposure to the customer and end user, as well as working alongside like-minded engineers, makes this a unique opportunity for the right candidate . Why BAE Systems? Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work - this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family - support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. A place where everyone can thrive: We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 30th April 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Senior/Principal Software Engineer Job Location: Rochester, Kent. Onsite Salary: Up to £65.000 per annum depending on experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us. Role Description: As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of embedded software for complex , safety critical systems. You will develop drivers, protocols and human-machine interfaces. Responsible for technical direction and ensuring robust, certifiable solutions. Working across the full lifecycle, you will define architectures and solve complex engineering challenges through integration, verification and validation. You will provide technical leadership , mentor engineers and influence best practice. Engaging with customers and stakeholders, you will shape strategy, drive innovation and play a key role in delivering high-impact solutions. Core Duties: Lead design and development of embedded software, including drivers, protocols, human-machine interfaces with certification artefacts Define system and software architectures from requirements using structured design, modelling and simulation Drive integration, verification and validation within a safety critical environment Provide technical leadership through mentoring, peer reviews and best practice Deliver reliable estimates, including sizing and reuse Engage with customers to resolve technical challenges and shape solutions Contribute to engineering processes, design reviews and strategic decisions , ensuring high quality, compliant delivery Essential Skills: You will have a degree or equivalent qualification in a Scientific/Engineering (electronics-engineering, software-engineering, physics, math's) environment You will have excellent Software Engineering skills, with significant experience in C/C++ You will have extensive experience of Software Architecture Design using UML or other recognised model-based design techniques as well as experience in UML for software design in CAMEO, EA, Rhapsody or integrity Modeler You will have extensive experience of interfacing software with hardware in a real-time environment and development experience to DO-178B/C Standards The Software team: You will be working as part of a team of experienced, passionate and innovative engineers creating world-leading control and display systems. This is an extremely exciting and challenging role and will present the opportunity to design products for the world's most advanced commercial and military fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. Exposure to the customer and end user, as well as working alongside like-minded engineers, makes this a unique opportunity for the right candidate . Why BAE Systems? Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work - this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family - support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. A place where everyone can thrive: We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 30th April 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
IT Support Engineer (1st / 2nd Line) Location: Gloucester (Hybrid working) Day Rate: Up to £230 per day (Inside IR35) Contract: 3 months Our client, a leading organisation in their sector, is hiring an IT Support Engineer to provide 1st and 2nd line support across their IT infrastructure. This is a great opportunity to join a busy IT environment, supporting day-to-day operations while gaining exposure to infrastructure, networking, and security technologies. What you'll do Provide 1st and 2nd line support across hardware, software, and user issues Troubleshoot and resolve incidents across desktops, servers, and networks Support core infrastructure, including servers and cloud-based services Assist with basic firewall configuration and network troubleshooting Manage user accounts, permissions, and access via Active Directory Escalate complex issues to senior engineers where required You'll work closely with internal IT teams and stakeholders to ensure a reliable and responsive IT service. What we're looking for Proven experience in a 1st / 2nd line support role Strong troubleshooting skills within Windows environments Good understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP) Exposure to firewall technologies and basic security principles Experience with Active Directory and user administration The ideal candidate will be proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced support environment. Why join? Immediate start in a hands-on technical role Exposure to infrastructure, networking, and security Hybrid working model Opportunity to make an impact in a short-term contract ? Apply now to support a fast-moving IT team in a key contract role.
Apr 22, 2026
Contractor
IT Support Engineer (1st / 2nd Line) Location: Gloucester (Hybrid working) Day Rate: Up to £230 per day (Inside IR35) Contract: 3 months Our client, a leading organisation in their sector, is hiring an IT Support Engineer to provide 1st and 2nd line support across their IT infrastructure. This is a great opportunity to join a busy IT environment, supporting day-to-day operations while gaining exposure to infrastructure, networking, and security technologies. What you'll do Provide 1st and 2nd line support across hardware, software, and user issues Troubleshoot and resolve incidents across desktops, servers, and networks Support core infrastructure, including servers and cloud-based services Assist with basic firewall configuration and network troubleshooting Manage user accounts, permissions, and access via Active Directory Escalate complex issues to senior engineers where required You'll work closely with internal IT teams and stakeholders to ensure a reliable and responsive IT service. What we're looking for Proven experience in a 1st / 2nd line support role Strong troubleshooting skills within Windows environments Good understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP) Exposure to firewall technologies and basic security principles Experience with Active Directory and user administration The ideal candidate will be proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced support environment. Why join? Immediate start in a hands-on technical role Exposure to infrastructure, networking, and security Hybrid working model Opportunity to make an impact in a short-term contract ? Apply now to support a fast-moving IT team in a key contract role.
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Director, Head of Talent Acquisition (Europe) The Head of Talent Acquisition, Europe is a leadership role responsible for leading and executing the end-to-end talent acquisition strategy across the business, with a primary focus on the UK Card, Velocity Black, and Global Payments Network (formally Discover) business units. The core mandate is to ensure the international business secures top-tier, future-ready talent to achieve its ambitious growth targets and maintain market share leadership, while optimising recruitment efficiency and rigorously upholding all regulatory standards related to hiring practices. This role will be the operational and strategic owner of the talent acquisition function in the region. What you'll do 1. Strategic Talent Acquisition Partnership Business Translation: Partner closely with the UK Leadership, US Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners of UK Card, Velocity Black, and Discover to forecast talent needs, understand market dynamics, and proactively design and implement tailored recruitment programs that directly support and accelerate business outcomes. Workforce Planning & Pipeline: Lead the functional execution of strategic workforce planning for talent acquisition. Anticipate and address future skills gaps, particularly in critical UK segment roles (e.g., analytics, fraud, software engineering) by developing deep, sustained talent pipelines. Recruitment Efficiency & Investment: Own and optimise all key talent acquisition metrics (cost-per-hire, time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, candidate experience). Manage the TA function's investment and budget based on projected business impact and ROI. 2. Talent Acquisition Excellence End-to-End Ownership: Own and drive the complete talent acquisition lifecycle for the UK business segments. Drive a unified strategy that seamlessly links sourcing, screening, hiring, and onboarding processes. Operational Excellence: Oversee the Talent Acquisition team to ensure a hiring pipeline focused on securing top-tier talent. Implement best-in-class recruitment technologies and processes to maximize recruiter productivity and effectiveness. Brand & Sourcing Strategy: Iterate on and execute a compelling employer branding strategy for the region. Lead advanced sourcing strategies to attract passive and diverse candidates for high-demand roles. Talent Integration: Partner with HR Business Partners and Leadership Development teams to ensure newly hired talent is effectively integrated and set up for success and long-term retention. 3. Operational Integrity and Governance Compliance and Risk: Serve as the functional expert for all UK statutory, regulatory, and legislative requirements related to hiring and selection practices. Own and mitigate compliance risks within the talent acquisition process. HR Shared Services Alignment: Collaborate closely with UK HR Shared Services to ensure seamless and efficient delivery of TA operational tasks, including data integrity, reporting, and offer management. Policy & Standards: Establish and maintain robust TA policies and controls that meet the highest standards of corporate governance and ensure a fair, consistent, and equitable hiring process. What we're looking for Senior Talent Acquisition Leadership: Progressive talent acquisition experience operating as a functional Head or Director of Talent Acquisition in a complex, international, and regulated industry (e.g., Financial Services). Functional Mastery & Commercial Acumen: Deep, proven expertise in all facets of the Talent Acquisition function (sourcing, operations, employer branding, analytics). Demonstrated ability to articulate recruitment strategy in financial and business terms (e.g., quantifying the impact of TA on business goals). Enterprise Navigation: Strong ability to navigate and influence enterprise HR functions and global decision-making processes, ensuring the TA strategy is aligned with the parent organisation. International Regulatory Expertise: Proven expertise in navigating multi-jurisdictional employment law and compliance specifically as it relates to recruitment, selection, and hiring within the UK and Europe. Data-Driven Influence: Strong capability in using workforce and TA analytics to diagnose pipeline issues, predict future needs, and drive functional and executive decision-making. Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position and can be based in our Nottingham or London offices. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our Nottingham or London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café. What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Director, Head of Talent Acquisition (Europe) The Head of Talent Acquisition, Europe is a leadership role responsible for leading and executing the end-to-end talent acquisition strategy across the business, with a primary focus on the UK Card, Velocity Black, and Global Payments Network (formally Discover) business units. The core mandate is to ensure the international business secures top-tier, future-ready talent to achieve its ambitious growth targets and maintain market share leadership, while optimising recruitment efficiency and rigorously upholding all regulatory standards related to hiring practices. This role will be the operational and strategic owner of the talent acquisition function in the region. What you'll do 1. Strategic Talent Acquisition Partnership Business Translation: Partner closely with the UK Leadership, US Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners of UK Card, Velocity Black, and Discover to forecast talent needs, understand market dynamics, and proactively design and implement tailored recruitment programs that directly support and accelerate business outcomes. Workforce Planning & Pipeline: Lead the functional execution of strategic workforce planning for talent acquisition. Anticipate and address future skills gaps, particularly in critical UK segment roles (e.g., analytics, fraud, software engineering) by developing deep, sustained talent pipelines. Recruitment Efficiency & Investment: Own and optimise all key talent acquisition metrics (cost-per-hire, time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, candidate experience). Manage the TA function's investment and budget based on projected business impact and ROI. 2. Talent Acquisition Excellence End-to-End Ownership: Own and drive the complete talent acquisition lifecycle for the UK business segments. Drive a unified strategy that seamlessly links sourcing, screening, hiring, and onboarding processes. Operational Excellence: Oversee the Talent Acquisition team to ensure a hiring pipeline focused on securing top-tier talent. Implement best-in-class recruitment technologies and processes to maximize recruiter productivity and effectiveness. Brand & Sourcing Strategy: Iterate on and execute a compelling employer branding strategy for the region. Lead advanced sourcing strategies to attract passive and diverse candidates for high-demand roles. Talent Integration: Partner with HR Business Partners and Leadership Development teams to ensure newly hired talent is effectively integrated and set up for success and long-term retention. 3. Operational Integrity and Governance Compliance and Risk: Serve as the functional expert for all UK statutory, regulatory, and legislative requirements related to hiring and selection practices. Own and mitigate compliance risks within the talent acquisition process. HR Shared Services Alignment: Collaborate closely with UK HR Shared Services to ensure seamless and efficient delivery of TA operational tasks, including data integrity, reporting, and offer management. Policy & Standards: Establish and maintain robust TA policies and controls that meet the highest standards of corporate governance and ensure a fair, consistent, and equitable hiring process. What we're looking for Senior Talent Acquisition Leadership: Progressive talent acquisition experience operating as a functional Head or Director of Talent Acquisition in a complex, international, and regulated industry (e.g., Financial Services). Functional Mastery & Commercial Acumen: Deep, proven expertise in all facets of the Talent Acquisition function (sourcing, operations, employer branding, analytics). Demonstrated ability to articulate recruitment strategy in financial and business terms (e.g., quantifying the impact of TA on business goals). Enterprise Navigation: Strong ability to navigate and influence enterprise HR functions and global decision-making processes, ensuring the TA strategy is aligned with the parent organisation. International Regulatory Expertise: Proven expertise in navigating multi-jurisdictional employment law and compliance specifically as it relates to recruitment, selection, and hiring within the UK and Europe. Data-Driven Influence: Strong capability in using workforce and TA analytics to diagnose pipeline issues, predict future needs, and drive functional and executive decision-making. Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position and can be based in our Nottingham or London offices. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our Nottingham or London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café. What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
Job Title: DevSecOps Security Consultant Location: Sheffield or Birmingham (hybrid - 3 days per week) Salary/Rate: (Apply online only) per day inside IR35 Start Date: May Job Type: Initial contract until 18/05/2027 Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled DevSecOps Security Consultant to join their client at a Tier 1 bank in either Sheffield or Birmingham on a hybrid basis. Job Responsibilities/Objectives We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cybersecurity SME / Consultant to join the Engineering Excellence and Enablement team. The successful candidate will work across global engineering platforms to benchmark, uplift, and continuously evolve cybersecurity maturity. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring that build systems, runtime infrastructure, and developer tooling are secure by design, while enabling rapid and resilient software delivery across the bank. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the cybersecurity posture of engineering platforms at one of the world?s leading financial institutions, ensuring the bank can deliver digital services securely, reliably, and at scale. Framework and Assessment Develop and maintain an Engineering-Platform Cybersecurity Maturity Framework to standardise assessments across platforms. Conduct comprehensive platform security reviews (build systems, CI/CD pipelines, runtime infrastructure, developer tooling) against defined framework criteria. Perform threat modelling and gap analysis, identifying vulnerabilities and systemic risks impacting source code, artifacts, and workloads. Engineering Platform Security Enablement Establish standardised secure architecture and engineering patterns for build systems, CI/CD pipelines, runtime environments, and developer tooling. Define and enforce platform security baselines using policy-as-code and automated controls. Partner with platform owners to remediate critical gaps and implement scalable solutions for artifact integrity, access control, and configuration security. Integrate vulnerability management, SBOM, provenance, and code-signing practices within engineering workflows. Roadmap Development & Execution Prioritise identified gaps based on business risk, regulatory impact, and operational criticality. Collaborate with platform owners and engineering leads to build actionable security roadmaps, balancing quick wins with long-term strategic improvements. Partner with engineering teams to design, develop, and embed security patterns and best practices into engineering platforms. Stakeholder Engagement & Governance Serve as a trusted advisor to platform owners, senior technology stakeholders, and Cybersecurity leadership, translating technical risks into business impact. Represent the function in key governance forums, providing updates on maturity progress, roadmap delivery, and risk posture. Influence and align stakeholders across federated engineering teams to ensure consistent adoption of cybersecurity best practices. Continuous Improvement Track and report maturity scores, ensuring measurable improvement across platforms. Continuously evolve the maturity framework in response to emerging threats, technology evolution, and regulatory expectations. Drive a culture of secure-by-design engineering through engagement, advocacy, and knowledge sharing. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Proven expertise in Cybersecurity within large-scale, regulated financial institutions or similarly complex environments. Deep technical knowledge of engineering platforms, including CI/CD systems, build tools, artifact repositories, runtime environments, and developer tooling. Strong experience with DevSecOps practices, including secure pipeline design, integration of security scanning tools, and automation of security controls. Strong knowledge and understanding of service mesh, cryptography, network security, application security, vulnerability management, and risk management. Demonstrable ability to conduct threat modelling, platform security assessments, and gap analysis. Experience building and implementing maturity models, frameworks, or roadmaps in complex enterprise environments. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and drive change across federated technology teams. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical risk into business impact. Desirable Skills/Experience Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client: Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSK, CCSP, or equivalent. Hands-on knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes). Experience in international and diverse environments, with exposure to regulatory engagement. Familiarity with engineering excellence practices such as SLSA, supply chain security, SBOM, or secure developer tooling initiatives. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Apr 22, 2026
Contractor
Job Title: DevSecOps Security Consultant Location: Sheffield or Birmingham (hybrid - 3 days per week) Salary/Rate: (Apply online only) per day inside IR35 Start Date: May Job Type: Initial contract until 18/05/2027 Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled DevSecOps Security Consultant to join their client at a Tier 1 bank in either Sheffield or Birmingham on a hybrid basis. Job Responsibilities/Objectives We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cybersecurity SME / Consultant to join the Engineering Excellence and Enablement team. The successful candidate will work across global engineering platforms to benchmark, uplift, and continuously evolve cybersecurity maturity. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring that build systems, runtime infrastructure, and developer tooling are secure by design, while enabling rapid and resilient software delivery across the bank. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the cybersecurity posture of engineering platforms at one of the world?s leading financial institutions, ensuring the bank can deliver digital services securely, reliably, and at scale. Framework and Assessment Develop and maintain an Engineering-Platform Cybersecurity Maturity Framework to standardise assessments across platforms. Conduct comprehensive platform security reviews (build systems, CI/CD pipelines, runtime infrastructure, developer tooling) against defined framework criteria. Perform threat modelling and gap analysis, identifying vulnerabilities and systemic risks impacting source code, artifacts, and workloads. Engineering Platform Security Enablement Establish standardised secure architecture and engineering patterns for build systems, CI/CD pipelines, runtime environments, and developer tooling. Define and enforce platform security baselines using policy-as-code and automated controls. Partner with platform owners to remediate critical gaps and implement scalable solutions for artifact integrity, access control, and configuration security. Integrate vulnerability management, SBOM, provenance, and code-signing practices within engineering workflows. Roadmap Development & Execution Prioritise identified gaps based on business risk, regulatory impact, and operational criticality. Collaborate with platform owners and engineering leads to build actionable security roadmaps, balancing quick wins with long-term strategic improvements. Partner with engineering teams to design, develop, and embed security patterns and best practices into engineering platforms. Stakeholder Engagement & Governance Serve as a trusted advisor to platform owners, senior technology stakeholders, and Cybersecurity leadership, translating technical risks into business impact. Represent the function in key governance forums, providing updates on maturity progress, roadmap delivery, and risk posture. Influence and align stakeholders across federated engineering teams to ensure consistent adoption of cybersecurity best practices. Continuous Improvement Track and report maturity scores, ensuring measurable improvement across platforms. Continuously evolve the maturity framework in response to emerging threats, technology evolution, and regulatory expectations. Drive a culture of secure-by-design engineering through engagement, advocacy, and knowledge sharing. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Proven expertise in Cybersecurity within large-scale, regulated financial institutions or similarly complex environments. Deep technical knowledge of engineering platforms, including CI/CD systems, build tools, artifact repositories, runtime environments, and developer tooling. Strong experience with DevSecOps practices, including secure pipeline design, integration of security scanning tools, and automation of security controls. Strong knowledge and understanding of service mesh, cryptography, network security, application security, vulnerability management, and risk management. Demonstrable ability to conduct threat modelling, platform security assessments, and gap analysis. Experience building and implementing maturity models, frameworks, or roadmaps in complex enterprise environments. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and drive change across federated technology teams. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical risk into business impact. Desirable Skills/Experience Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client: Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSK, CCSP, or equivalent. Hands-on knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes). Experience in international and diverse environments, with exposure to regulatory engagement. Familiarity with engineering excellence practices such as SLSA, supply chain security, SBOM, or secure developer tooling initiatives. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Director, Head of Talent Acquisition (Europe) The Head of Talent Acquisition, Europe is a leadership role responsible for leading and executing the end-to-end talent acquisition strategy across the business, with a primary focus on the UK Card, Velocity Black, and Global Payments Network (formally Discover) business units. The core mandate is to ensure the international business secures top-tier, future-ready talent to achieve its ambitious growth targets and maintain market share leadership, while optimising recruitment efficiency and rigorously upholding all regulatory standards related to hiring practices. This role will be the operational and strategic owner of the talent acquisition function in the region. What you'll do 1. Strategic Talent Acquisition Partnership Business Translation: Partner closely with the UK Leadership, US Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners of UK Card, Velocity Black, and Discover to forecast talent needs, understand market dynamics, and proactively design and implement tailored recruitment programs that directly support and accelerate business outcomes. Workforce Planning & Pipeline: Lead the functional execution of strategic workforce planning for talent acquisition. Anticipate and address future skills gaps, particularly in critical UK segment roles (e.g., analytics, fraud, software engineering) by developing deep, sustained talent pipelines. Recruitment Efficiency & Investment: Own and optimise all key talent acquisition metrics (cost-per-hire, time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, candidate experience). Manage the TA function's investment and budget based on projected business impact and ROI. 2. Talent Acquisition Excellence End-to-End Ownership: Own and drive the complete talent acquisition lifecycle for the UK business segments. Drive a unified strategy that seamlessly links sourcing, screening, hiring, and onboarding processes. Operational Excellence: Oversee the Talent Acquisition team to ensure a hiring pipeline focused on securing top-tier talent. Implement best-in-class recruitment technologies and processes to maximize recruiter productivity and effectiveness. Brand & Sourcing Strategy: Iterate on and execute a compelling employer branding strategy for the region. Lead advanced sourcing strategies to attract passive and diverse candidates for high-demand roles. Talent Integration: Partner with HR Business Partners and Leadership Development teams to ensure newly hired talent is effectively integrated and set up for success and long-term retention. 3. Operational Integrity and Governance Compliance and Risk: Serve as the functional expert for all UK statutory, regulatory, and legislative requirements related to hiring and selection practices. Own and mitigate compliance risks within the talent acquisition process. HR Shared Services Alignment: Collaborate closely with UK HR Shared Services to ensure seamless and efficient delivery of TA operational tasks, including data integrity, reporting, and offer management. Policy & Standards: Establish and maintain robust TA policies and controls that meet the highest standards of corporate governance and ensure a fair, consistent, and equitable hiring process. What we're looking for Senior Talent Acquisition Leadership: Progressive talent acquisition experience operating as a functional Head or Director of Talent Acquisition in a complex, international, and regulated industry (e.g., Financial Services). Functional Mastery & Commercial Acumen: Deep, proven expertise in all facets of the Talent Acquisition function (sourcing, operations, employer branding, analytics). Demonstrated ability to articulate recruitment strategy in financial and business terms (e.g., quantifying the impact of TA on business goals). Enterprise Navigation: Strong ability to navigate and influence enterprise HR functions and global decision-making processes, ensuring the TA strategy is aligned with the parent organisation. International Regulatory Expertise: Proven expertise in navigating multi-jurisdictional employment law and compliance specifically as it relates to recruitment, selection, and hiring within the UK and Europe. Data-Driven Influence: Strong capability in using workforce and TA analytics to diagnose pipeline issues, predict future needs, and drive functional and executive decision-making. Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position and can be based in our Nottingham or London offices. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our Nottingham or London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café. What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Director, Head of Talent Acquisition (Europe) The Head of Talent Acquisition, Europe is a leadership role responsible for leading and executing the end-to-end talent acquisition strategy across the business, with a primary focus on the UK Card, Velocity Black, and Global Payments Network (formally Discover) business units. The core mandate is to ensure the international business secures top-tier, future-ready talent to achieve its ambitious growth targets and maintain market share leadership, while optimising recruitment efficiency and rigorously upholding all regulatory standards related to hiring practices. This role will be the operational and strategic owner of the talent acquisition function in the region. What you'll do 1. Strategic Talent Acquisition Partnership Business Translation: Partner closely with the UK Leadership, US Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners of UK Card, Velocity Black, and Discover to forecast talent needs, understand market dynamics, and proactively design and implement tailored recruitment programs that directly support and accelerate business outcomes. Workforce Planning & Pipeline: Lead the functional execution of strategic workforce planning for talent acquisition. Anticipate and address future skills gaps, particularly in critical UK segment roles (e.g., analytics, fraud, software engineering) by developing deep, sustained talent pipelines. Recruitment Efficiency & Investment: Own and optimise all key talent acquisition metrics (cost-per-hire, time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, candidate experience). Manage the TA function's investment and budget based on projected business impact and ROI. 2. Talent Acquisition Excellence End-to-End Ownership: Own and drive the complete talent acquisition lifecycle for the UK business segments. Drive a unified strategy that seamlessly links sourcing, screening, hiring, and onboarding processes. Operational Excellence: Oversee the Talent Acquisition team to ensure a hiring pipeline focused on securing top-tier talent. Implement best-in-class recruitment technologies and processes to maximize recruiter productivity and effectiveness. Brand & Sourcing Strategy: Iterate on and execute a compelling employer branding strategy for the region. Lead advanced sourcing strategies to attract passive and diverse candidates for high-demand roles. Talent Integration: Partner with HR Business Partners and Leadership Development teams to ensure newly hired talent is effectively integrated and set up for success and long-term retention. 3. Operational Integrity and Governance Compliance and Risk: Serve as the functional expert for all UK statutory, regulatory, and legislative requirements related to hiring and selection practices. Own and mitigate compliance risks within the talent acquisition process. HR Shared Services Alignment: Collaborate closely with UK HR Shared Services to ensure seamless and efficient delivery of TA operational tasks, including data integrity, reporting, and offer management. Policy & Standards: Establish and maintain robust TA policies and controls that meet the highest standards of corporate governance and ensure a fair, consistent, and equitable hiring process. What we're looking for Senior Talent Acquisition Leadership: Progressive talent acquisition experience operating as a functional Head or Director of Talent Acquisition in a complex, international, and regulated industry (e.g., Financial Services). Functional Mastery & Commercial Acumen: Deep, proven expertise in all facets of the Talent Acquisition function (sourcing, operations, employer branding, analytics). Demonstrated ability to articulate recruitment strategy in financial and business terms (e.g., quantifying the impact of TA on business goals). Enterprise Navigation: Strong ability to navigate and influence enterprise HR functions and global decision-making processes, ensuring the TA strategy is aligned with the parent organisation. International Regulatory Expertise: Proven expertise in navigating multi-jurisdictional employment law and compliance specifically as it relates to recruitment, selection, and hiring within the UK and Europe. Data-Driven Influence: Strong capability in using workforce and TA analytics to diagnose pipeline issues, predict future needs, and drive functional and executive decision-making. Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position and can be based in our Nottingham or London offices. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our Nottingham or London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café. What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Location: NorwichSalary: Up to £70,000 (DOE)Hybrid Working: 3 days office / 2 days WFH About the Opportunity We are supporting a well-established organisation in Norwich that is seeking a talented Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing Building Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys working across a diverse range of sectors, including MOD, Healthcare, Residential, Commercial and Educational projects.You'll be joining a collaborative, forward-looking environment where technical excellence and innovation are genuinely valued. Key Responsibilities Lead mechanical design on multiple projects from concept through to completion Produce detailed mechanical calculations, specifications and technical drawings Collaborate closely with clients, architects and multidisciplinary engineering teams Ensure all designs meet industry standards, regulations and sustainability requirements Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers Attend site visits, surveys and client meetings as required Contribute technical expertise during design reviews and project planning What We're Looking For Strong background in mechanical building services design Experience delivering projects across multiple sectors Ability to manage workload, lead design stages and coordinate with wider teams Proficiency with relevant design software and industry standards Excellent communication and problem-solving skills A proactive, collaborative approach to engineering What's on Offer Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience Hybrid working model (3 office / 2 home) Exposure to a wide variety of project types Supportive team environment with opportunities for progression What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and 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
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Location: NorwichSalary: Up to £70,000 (DOE)Hybrid Working: 3 days office / 2 days WFH About the Opportunity We are supporting a well-established organisation in Norwich that is seeking a talented Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing Building Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys working across a diverse range of sectors, including MOD, Healthcare, Residential, Commercial and Educational projects.You'll be joining a collaborative, forward-looking environment where technical excellence and innovation are genuinely valued. Key Responsibilities Lead mechanical design on multiple projects from concept through to completion Produce detailed mechanical calculations, specifications and technical drawings Collaborate closely with clients, architects and multidisciplinary engineering teams Ensure all designs meet industry standards, regulations and sustainability requirements Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers Attend site visits, surveys and client meetings as required Contribute technical expertise during design reviews and project planning What We're Looking For Strong background in mechanical building services design Experience delivering projects across multiple sectors Ability to manage workload, lead design stages and coordinate with wider teams Proficiency with relevant design software and industry standards Excellent communication and problem-solving skills A proactive, collaborative approach to engineering What's on Offer Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience Hybrid working model (3 office / 2 home) Exposure to a wide variety of project types Supportive team environment with opportunities for progression What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and 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
Senior Software Developer Warton (Hybrid: 1-2 days on site) £34.77 PAYE or £44.31 Umbrella (inside IR35) 12-Month Contract BPSS required (SC in progress, ITAR restrictions apply) Overview We're looking for Senior Software Developers to support the Engineering Support Subsystem (ESS) -a critical platform used by the RAF to monitor, diagnose, and maintain combat aircraft systems click apply for full job details
Apr 22, 2026
Contractor
Senior Software Developer Warton (Hybrid: 1-2 days on site) £34.77 PAYE or £44.31 Umbrella (inside IR35) 12-Month Contract BPSS required (SC in progress, ITAR restrictions apply) Overview We're looking for Senior Software Developers to support the Engineering Support Subsystem (ESS) -a critical platform used by the RAF to monitor, diagnose, and maintain combat aircraft systems click apply for full job details
Solutions Architect with a strong AI/Cloud specialism for a leading healthcare provider Remote (UK-based client) Contract Senior Level (8+ years) Outside IR35Duration: Start May until end of 2026We're partnering with a fast-growing, innovation-led technology business building cutting-edge AI and cloud solutions for forward-thinking organisations.They're now looking for an AI Architect to design and deliver scalable, enterprise-grade AI/ML platforms, someone who can bridge deep technical expertise with real business impact.The OpportunityThis isn't a theory-heavy architecture role. You'll be hands-on in shaping and delivering production-ready AI systems across complex cloud environments.You'll work closely with engineering, data, and business teams to turn ideas into scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions.If you enjoy building, influencing, and solving real-world problems with AI, this is where you'll thrive.What You'll Be Doing Architect and deliver enterprise AI/ML platforms in cloud environments Design scalable, serverless and containerised ML solutions Define Infrastructure-as-Code patterns (Terraform preferred) Build and optimise CI/CD pipelines with automation at the core Establish API standards, observability, and architectural best practices Translate business challenges into robust technical solutions Lead and mentor cross-functional teams Continuously evaluate and adopt new technologies What They're Looking For Strong experience designing and delivering cloud-native solutions Deep expertise in AWS, Azure or GCP Strong programming skills ( Python and/or TypeScript ) Proven experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform/CloudFormation) Experience building scalable AI/ML systems in production Strong understanding of modern software and data architecture patterns Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders Nice to have: Healthcare experience, event-driven architecture, advanced Terraform, Azure expertise, data platforms, or exposure to the full data science lifecycle.
Apr 22, 2026
Contractor
Solutions Architect with a strong AI/Cloud specialism for a leading healthcare provider Remote (UK-based client) Contract Senior Level (8+ years) Outside IR35Duration: Start May until end of 2026We're partnering with a fast-growing, innovation-led technology business building cutting-edge AI and cloud solutions for forward-thinking organisations.They're now looking for an AI Architect to design and deliver scalable, enterprise-grade AI/ML platforms, someone who can bridge deep technical expertise with real business impact.The OpportunityThis isn't a theory-heavy architecture role. You'll be hands-on in shaping and delivering production-ready AI systems across complex cloud environments.You'll work closely with engineering, data, and business teams to turn ideas into scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions.If you enjoy building, influencing, and solving real-world problems with AI, this is where you'll thrive.What You'll Be Doing Architect and deliver enterprise AI/ML platforms in cloud environments Design scalable, serverless and containerised ML solutions Define Infrastructure-as-Code patterns (Terraform preferred) Build and optimise CI/CD pipelines with automation at the core Establish API standards, observability, and architectural best practices Translate business challenges into robust technical solutions Lead and mentor cross-functional teams Continuously evaluate and adopt new technologies What They're Looking For Strong experience designing and delivering cloud-native solutions Deep expertise in AWS, Azure or GCP Strong programming skills ( Python and/or TypeScript ) Proven experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform/CloudFormation) Experience building scalable AI/ML systems in production Strong understanding of modern software and data architecture patterns Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders Nice to have: Healthcare experience, event-driven architecture, advanced Terraform, Azure expertise, data platforms, or exposure to the full data science lifecycle.
VIQU IT Recruitment
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Lead Software Engineer Milton Keynes (Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week) Up to £85,000 per annum + benefits VIQU have partnered with a SaaS provider delivering a cloud-native platform used across higher education, conferencing, and accommodation environments. They are seeking a Lead Senior Engineer to combine hands-on technical delivery with team leadership, shaping architecture, driving engineering click apply for full job details
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Lead Software Engineer Milton Keynes (Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week) Up to £85,000 per annum + benefits VIQU have partnered with a SaaS provider delivering a cloud-native platform used across higher education, conferencing, and accommodation environments. They are seeking a Lead Senior Engineer to combine hands-on technical delivery with team leadership, shaping architecture, driving engineering click apply for full job details
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Director, Head of Talent Acquisition (Europe) The Head of Talent Acquisition, Europe is a leadership role responsible for leading and executing the end-to-end talent acquisition strategy across the business, with a primary focus on the UK Card, Velocity Black, and Global Payments Network (formally Discover) business units. The core mandate is to ensure the international business secures top-tier, future-ready talent to achieve its ambitious growth targets and maintain market share leadership, while optimising recruitment efficiency and rigorously upholding all regulatory standards related to hiring practices. This role will be the operational and strategic owner of the talent acquisition function in the region. What you'll do 1. Strategic Talent Acquisition Partnership Business Translation:Partner closely with the UK Leadership, US Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners of UK Card, Velocity Black, and Discover to forecast talent needs, understand market dynamics, and proactively design and implement tailored recruitment programs that directly support and accelerate business outcomes. Workforce Planning & Pipeline:Lead the functional execution of strategic workforce planning for talent acquisition. Anticipate and address future skills gaps, particularly in critical UK segment roles (e.g., analytics, fraud, software engineering) by developing deep, sustained talent pipelines. Recruitment Efficiency & Investment:Own and optimise all key talent acquisition metrics (cost-per-hire, time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, candidate experience). Manage the TA function's investment and budget based on projected business impact and ROI. 2. Talent Acquisition Excellence End-to-End Ownership:Own and drive the complete talent acquisition lifecycle for the UK business segments. Drive a unified strategy that seamlessly links sourcing, screening, hiring, and onboarding processes. Operational Excellence:Oversee the Talent Acquisition team to ensure a hiring pipeline focused on securing top-tier talent. Implement best-in-class recruitment technologies and processes to maximize recruiter productivity and effectiveness. Brand & Sourcing Strategy:Iterate on and execute a compelling employer branding strategy for the region. Lead advanced sourcing strategies to attract passive and diverse candidates for high-demand roles. Talent Integration: Partner with HR Business Partners and Leadership Development teams to ensure newly hired talent is effectively integrated and set up for success and long-term retention. 3. Operational Integrity and Governance Compliance and Risk:Serve as the functional expert for all UK statutory, regulatory, and legislative requirements related to hiring and selection practices. Own and mitigate compliance risks within the talent acquisition process. HR Shared Services Alignment:Collaborate closely with UK HR Shared Services to ensure seamless and efficient delivery of TA operational tasks, including data integrity, reporting, and offer management. Policy & Standards:Establish and maintain robust TA policies and controls that meet the highest standards of corporate governance and ensure a fair, consistent, and equitable hiring process. What we're looking for Senior Talent Acquisition Leadership:Progressive talent acquisition experience operating as a functional Head or Director of Talent Acquisition in a complex, international, and regulated industry (e.g., Financial Services). Functional Mastery & Commercial Acumen:Deep, proven expertise in all facets of the Talent Acquisition function (sourcing, operations, employer branding, analytics). Demonstrated ability to articulate recruitment strategy in financial and business terms (e.g., quantifying the impact of TA on business goals). Enterprise Navigation:Strong ability to navigate and influence enterprise HR functions and global decision-making processes, ensuring the TA strategy is aligned with the parent organisation. International Regulatory Expertise:Proven expertise in navigating multi-jurisdictional employment law and compliance specifically as it relates to recruitment, selection, and hiring within the UK and Europe. Data-Driven Influence: Strong capability in using workforce and TA analytics to diagnose pipeline issues, predict future needs, and drive functional and executive decision-making. Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position and can be based in our Nottingham or London offices. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our Nottingham or London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Director, Head of Talent Acquisition (Europe) The Head of Talent Acquisition, Europe is a leadership role responsible for leading and executing the end-to-end talent acquisition strategy across the business, with a primary focus on the UK Card, Velocity Black, and Global Payments Network (formally Discover) business units. The core mandate is to ensure the international business secures top-tier, future-ready talent to achieve its ambitious growth targets and maintain market share leadership, while optimising recruitment efficiency and rigorously upholding all regulatory standards related to hiring practices. This role will be the operational and strategic owner of the talent acquisition function in the region. What you'll do 1. Strategic Talent Acquisition Partnership Business Translation:Partner closely with the UK Leadership, US Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners of UK Card, Velocity Black, and Discover to forecast talent needs, understand market dynamics, and proactively design and implement tailored recruitment programs that directly support and accelerate business outcomes. Workforce Planning & Pipeline:Lead the functional execution of strategic workforce planning for talent acquisition. Anticipate and address future skills gaps, particularly in critical UK segment roles (e.g., analytics, fraud, software engineering) by developing deep, sustained talent pipelines. Recruitment Efficiency & Investment:Own and optimise all key talent acquisition metrics (cost-per-hire, time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, candidate experience). Manage the TA function's investment and budget based on projected business impact and ROI. 2. Talent Acquisition Excellence End-to-End Ownership:Own and drive the complete talent acquisition lifecycle for the UK business segments. Drive a unified strategy that seamlessly links sourcing, screening, hiring, and onboarding processes. Operational Excellence:Oversee the Talent Acquisition team to ensure a hiring pipeline focused on securing top-tier talent. Implement best-in-class recruitment technologies and processes to maximize recruiter productivity and effectiveness. Brand & Sourcing Strategy:Iterate on and execute a compelling employer branding strategy for the region. Lead advanced sourcing strategies to attract passive and diverse candidates for high-demand roles. Talent Integration: Partner with HR Business Partners and Leadership Development teams to ensure newly hired talent is effectively integrated and set up for success and long-term retention. 3. Operational Integrity and Governance Compliance and Risk:Serve as the functional expert for all UK statutory, regulatory, and legislative requirements related to hiring and selection practices. Own and mitigate compliance risks within the talent acquisition process. HR Shared Services Alignment:Collaborate closely with UK HR Shared Services to ensure seamless and efficient delivery of TA operational tasks, including data integrity, reporting, and offer management. Policy & Standards:Establish and maintain robust TA policies and controls that meet the highest standards of corporate governance and ensure a fair, consistent, and equitable hiring process. What we're looking for Senior Talent Acquisition Leadership:Progressive talent acquisition experience operating as a functional Head or Director of Talent Acquisition in a complex, international, and regulated industry (e.g., Financial Services). Functional Mastery & Commercial Acumen:Deep, proven expertise in all facets of the Talent Acquisition function (sourcing, operations, employer branding, analytics). Demonstrated ability to articulate recruitment strategy in financial and business terms (e.g., quantifying the impact of TA on business goals). Enterprise Navigation:Strong ability to navigate and influence enterprise HR functions and global decision-making processes, ensuring the TA strategy is aligned with the parent organisation. International Regulatory Expertise:Proven expertise in navigating multi-jurisdictional employment law and compliance specifically as it relates to recruitment, selection, and hiring within the UK and Europe. Data-Driven Influence: Strong capability in using workforce and TA analytics to diagnose pipeline issues, predict future needs, and drive functional and executive decision-making. Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position and can be based in our Nottingham or London offices. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our Nottingham or London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness
Senior Software Engineer Java AI London £500-£600/day About the Role We are seeking an exceptional Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Java and AI to join our client, an established financial services brand, on a 6-month contract Outside IR35. This is a unique opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to work at the cutting edge of AI-driven development. The Opportunity As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll join a small, innovative team modernising and simplifying critical legacy services using cutting-edge AI tooling. You'll demonstrate what's possible when AI is deeply integrated throughout the software development lifecycle, working with the latest AI technologies including Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, MCP, LLMs. Senior Software Engineer will: Develop and maintain software applications using Java Implement AI solutions to enhance software functionality and accelerate development workflows Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features Leverage AI technologies throughout the development lifecycle Participate in code reviews and maintain code quality standards Modernise legacy services using AI-first approaches The ideal experience: 6+ years of experience in software development Strong background in Java programming and modern Java frameworks Proven experience with AI technologies such as: Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, MCP (Model Context Protocol), LLM (Large Language Models) Track record of implementing AI solutions in production environments Experience working in financial services (desirable) Strong collaboration and communication skills What We Offer £500-£600 per day (Outside IR35) 6-month contract with potential for extension Hybrid working in London If you're a Senior Software Engineer with strong Java expertise and proven experience implementing AI technologies, we want to hear from you.
Apr 22, 2026
Contractor
Senior Software Engineer Java AI London £500-£600/day About the Role We are seeking an exceptional Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Java and AI to join our client, an established financial services brand, on a 6-month contract Outside IR35. This is a unique opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to work at the cutting edge of AI-driven development. The Opportunity As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll join a small, innovative team modernising and simplifying critical legacy services using cutting-edge AI tooling. You'll demonstrate what's possible when AI is deeply integrated throughout the software development lifecycle, working with the latest AI technologies including Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, MCP, LLMs. Senior Software Engineer will: Develop and maintain software applications using Java Implement AI solutions to enhance software functionality and accelerate development workflows Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features Leverage AI technologies throughout the development lifecycle Participate in code reviews and maintain code quality standards Modernise legacy services using AI-first approaches The ideal experience: 6+ years of experience in software development Strong background in Java programming and modern Java frameworks Proven experience with AI technologies such as: Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, MCP (Model Context Protocol), LLM (Large Language Models) Track record of implementing AI solutions in production environments Experience working in financial services (desirable) Strong collaboration and communication skills What We Offer £500-£600 per day (Outside IR35) 6-month contract with potential for extension Hybrid working in London If you're a Senior Software Engineer with strong Java expertise and proven experience implementing AI technologies, we want to hear from you.
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Director, Head of Talent Acquisition (Europe) The Head of Talent Acquisition, Europe is a leadership role responsible for leading and executing the end-to-end talent acquisition strategy across the business, with a primary focus on the UK Card, Velocity Black, and Global Payments Network (formally Discover) business units. The core mandate is to ensure the international business secures top-tier, future-ready talent to achieve its ambitious growth targets and maintain market share leadership, while optimising recruitment efficiency and rigorously upholding all regulatory standards related to hiring practices. This role will be the operational and strategic owner of the talent acquisition function in the region. What you'll do 1. Strategic Talent Acquisition Partnership Business Translation:Partner closely with the UK Leadership, US Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners of UK Card, Velocity Black, and Discover to forecast talent needs, understand market dynamics, and proactively design and implement tailored recruitment programs that directly support and accelerate business outcomes. Workforce Planning & Pipeline:Lead the functional execution of strategic workforce planning for talent acquisition. Anticipate and address future skills gaps, particularly in critical UK segment roles (e.g., analytics, fraud, software engineering) by developing deep, sustained talent pipelines. Recruitment Efficiency & Investment:Own and optimise all key talent acquisition metrics (cost-per-hire, time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, candidate experience). Manage the TA function's investment and budget based on projected business impact and ROI. 2. Talent Acquisition Excellence End-to-End Ownership:Own and drive the complete talent acquisition lifecycle for the UK business segments. Drive a unified strategy that seamlessly links sourcing, screening, hiring, and onboarding processes. Operational Excellence:Oversee the Talent Acquisition team to ensure a hiring pipeline focused on securing top-tier talent. Implement best-in-class recruitment technologies and processes to maximize recruiter productivity and effectiveness. Brand & Sourcing Strategy:Iterate on and execute a compelling employer branding strategy for the region. Lead advanced sourcing strategies to attract passive and diverse candidates for high-demand roles. Talent Integration: Partner with HR Business Partners and Leadership Development teams to ensure newly hired talent is effectively integrated and set up for success and long-term retention. 3. Operational Integrity and Governance Compliance and Risk:Serve as the functional expert for all UK statutory, regulatory, and legislative requirements related to hiring and selection practices. Own and mitigate compliance risks within the talent acquisition process. HR Shared Services Alignment:Collaborate closely with UK HR Shared Services to ensure seamless and efficient delivery of TA operational tasks, including data integrity, reporting, and offer management. Policy & Standards:Establish and maintain robust TA policies and controls that meet the highest standards of corporate governance and ensure a fair, consistent, and equitable hiring process. What we're looking for Senior Talent Acquisition Leadership:Progressive talent acquisition experience operating as a functional Head or Director of Talent Acquisition in a complex, international, and regulated industry (e.g., Financial Services). Functional Mastery & Commercial Acumen:Deep, proven expertise in all facets of the Talent Acquisition function (sourcing, operations, employer branding, analytics). Demonstrated ability to articulate recruitment strategy in financial and business terms (e.g., quantifying the impact of TA on business goals). Enterprise Navigation:Strong ability to navigate and influence enterprise HR functions and global decision-making processes, ensuring the TA strategy is aligned with the parent organisation. International Regulatory Expertise:Proven expertise in navigating multi-jurisdictional employment law and compliance specifically as it relates to recruitment, selection, and hiring within the UK and Europe. Data-Driven Influence: Strong capability in using workforce and TA analytics to diagnose pipeline issues, predict future needs, and drive functional and executive decision-making. Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position and can be based in our Nottingham or London offices. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our Nottingham or London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Director, Head of Talent Acquisition (Europe) The Head of Talent Acquisition, Europe is a leadership role responsible for leading and executing the end-to-end talent acquisition strategy across the business, with a primary focus on the UK Card, Velocity Black, and Global Payments Network (formally Discover) business units. The core mandate is to ensure the international business secures top-tier, future-ready talent to achieve its ambitious growth targets and maintain market share leadership, while optimising recruitment efficiency and rigorously upholding all regulatory standards related to hiring practices. This role will be the operational and strategic owner of the talent acquisition function in the region. What you'll do 1. Strategic Talent Acquisition Partnership Business Translation:Partner closely with the UK Leadership, US Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners of UK Card, Velocity Black, and Discover to forecast talent needs, understand market dynamics, and proactively design and implement tailored recruitment programs that directly support and accelerate business outcomes. Workforce Planning & Pipeline:Lead the functional execution of strategic workforce planning for talent acquisition. Anticipate and address future skills gaps, particularly in critical UK segment roles (e.g., analytics, fraud, software engineering) by developing deep, sustained talent pipelines. Recruitment Efficiency & Investment:Own and optimise all key talent acquisition metrics (cost-per-hire, time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, candidate experience). Manage the TA function's investment and budget based on projected business impact and ROI. 2. Talent Acquisition Excellence End-to-End Ownership:Own and drive the complete talent acquisition lifecycle for the UK business segments. Drive a unified strategy that seamlessly links sourcing, screening, hiring, and onboarding processes. Operational Excellence:Oversee the Talent Acquisition team to ensure a hiring pipeline focused on securing top-tier talent. Implement best-in-class recruitment technologies and processes to maximize recruiter productivity and effectiveness. Brand & Sourcing Strategy:Iterate on and execute a compelling employer branding strategy for the region. Lead advanced sourcing strategies to attract passive and diverse candidates for high-demand roles. Talent Integration: Partner with HR Business Partners and Leadership Development teams to ensure newly hired talent is effectively integrated and set up for success and long-term retention. 3. Operational Integrity and Governance Compliance and Risk:Serve as the functional expert for all UK statutory, regulatory, and legislative requirements related to hiring and selection practices. Own and mitigate compliance risks within the talent acquisition process. HR Shared Services Alignment:Collaborate closely with UK HR Shared Services to ensure seamless and efficient delivery of TA operational tasks, including data integrity, reporting, and offer management. Policy & Standards:Establish and maintain robust TA policies and controls that meet the highest standards of corporate governance and ensure a fair, consistent, and equitable hiring process. What we're looking for Senior Talent Acquisition Leadership:Progressive talent acquisition experience operating as a functional Head or Director of Talent Acquisition in a complex, international, and regulated industry (e.g., Financial Services). Functional Mastery & Commercial Acumen:Deep, proven expertise in all facets of the Talent Acquisition function (sourcing, operations, employer branding, analytics). Demonstrated ability to articulate recruitment strategy in financial and business terms (e.g., quantifying the impact of TA on business goals). Enterprise Navigation:Strong ability to navigate and influence enterprise HR functions and global decision-making processes, ensuring the TA strategy is aligned with the parent organisation. International Regulatory Expertise:Proven expertise in navigating multi-jurisdictional employment law and compliance specifically as it relates to recruitment, selection, and hiring within the UK and Europe. Data-Driven Influence: Strong capability in using workforce and TA analytics to diagnose pipeline issues, predict future needs, and drive functional and executive decision-making. Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position and can be based in our Nottingham or London offices. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our Nottingham or London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness
Java / Microservices / API design / LLMs / AI / Claude Code / Copilot Role: Senior Software Engineer Company: Financial Services Location: London - Hybrid 3 days per week Salary: up to £120,000 Join a Service Modernisation team driving AI-first software development in financial services. This is a hands-on role modernising high-impact legacy services while building AI-powered engineering workflows. What You'll Do Modernise critical legacy Java services using AI-driven analysis and refactoring Apply migration patterns (e.g. strangler fig) to deliver clean, modern APIs Ship improvements in fast cycles with measurable gains in performance and reliability Build AI-powered tooling, including MCP servers and AI-assisted CI/CD pipelines Demonstrate how AI transforms developer productivity and code quality What We're Looking For 6+ years' backend engineering experience (Java) Proven experience modernising production systems at scale Hands-on use of AI development tools (e.g. Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, LLMs) Experience with MCP, AI automation, or agentic AI systems Strong understanding of microservices and API design Java / Microservices / API design / LLMs / AI / Claude Code / Copilot
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Java / Microservices / API design / LLMs / AI / Claude Code / Copilot Role: Senior Software Engineer Company: Financial Services Location: London - Hybrid 3 days per week Salary: up to £120,000 Join a Service Modernisation team driving AI-first software development in financial services. This is a hands-on role modernising high-impact legacy services while building AI-powered engineering workflows. What You'll Do Modernise critical legacy Java services using AI-driven analysis and refactoring Apply migration patterns (e.g. strangler fig) to deliver clean, modern APIs Ship improvements in fast cycles with measurable gains in performance and reliability Build AI-powered tooling, including MCP servers and AI-assisted CI/CD pipelines Demonstrate how AI transforms developer productivity and code quality What We're Looking For 6+ years' backend engineering experience (Java) Proven experience modernising production systems at scale Hands-on use of AI development tools (e.g. Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, LLMs) Experience with MCP, AI automation, or agentic AI systems Strong understanding of microservices and API design Java / Microservices / API design / LLMs / AI / Claude Code / Copilot
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Director, Head of Talent Acquisition (Europe) The Head of Talent Acquisition, Europe is a leadership role responsible for leading and executing the end-to-end talent acquisition strategy across the business, with a primary focus on the UK Card, Velocity Black, and Global Payments Network (formally Discover) business units. The core mandate is to ensure the international business secures top-tier, future-ready talent to achieve its ambitious growth targets and maintain market share leadership, while optimising recruitment efficiency and rigorously upholding all regulatory standards related to hiring practices. This role will be the operational and strategic owner of the talent acquisition function in the region. What you'll do 1. Strategic Talent Acquisition Partnership Business Translation:Partner closely with the UK Leadership, US Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners of UK Card, Velocity Black, and Discover to forecast talent needs, understand market dynamics, and proactively design and implement tailored recruitment programs that directly support and accelerate business outcomes. Workforce Planning & Pipeline:Lead the functional execution of strategic workforce planning for talent acquisition. Anticipate and address future skills gaps, particularly in critical UK segment roles (e.g., analytics, fraud, software engineering) by developing deep, sustained talent pipelines. Recruitment Efficiency & Investment:Own and optimise all key talent acquisition metrics (cost-per-hire, time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, candidate experience). Manage the TA function's investment and budget based on projected business impact and ROI. 2. Talent Acquisition Excellence End-to-End Ownership:Own and drive the complete talent acquisition lifecycle for the UK business segments. Drive a unified strategy that seamlessly links sourcing, screening, hiring, and onboarding processes. Operational Excellence:Oversee the Talent Acquisition team to ensure a hiring pipeline focused on securing top-tier talent. Implement best-in-class recruitment technologies and processes to maximize recruiter productivity and effectiveness. Brand & Sourcing Strategy:Iterate on and execute a compelling employer branding strategy for the region. Lead advanced sourcing strategies to attract passive and diverse candidates for high-demand roles. Talent Integration: Partner with HR Business Partners and Leadership Development teams to ensure newly hired talent is effectively integrated and set up for success and long-term retention. 3. Operational Integrity and Governance Compliance and Risk:Serve as the functional expert for all UK statutory, regulatory, and legislative requirements related to hiring and selection practices. Own and mitigate compliance risks within the talent acquisition process. HR Shared Services Alignment:Collaborate closely with UK HR Shared Services to ensure seamless and efficient delivery of TA operational tasks, including data integrity, reporting, and offer management. Policy & Standards:Establish and maintain robust TA policies and controls that meet the highest standards of corporate governance and ensure a fair, consistent, and equitable hiring process. What we're looking for Senior Talent Acquisition Leadership:Progressive talent acquisition experience operating as a functional Head or Director of Talent Acquisition in a complex, international, and regulated industry (e.g., Financial Services). Functional Mastery & Commercial Acumen:Deep, proven expertise in all facets of the Talent Acquisition function (sourcing, operations, employer branding, analytics). Demonstrated ability to articulate recruitment strategy in financial and business terms (e.g., quantifying the impact of TA on business goals). Enterprise Navigation:Strong ability to navigate and influence enterprise HR functions and global decision-making processes, ensuring the TA strategy is aligned with the parent organisation. International Regulatory Expertise:Proven expertise in navigating multi-jurisdictional employment law and compliance specifically as it relates to recruitment, selection, and hiring within the UK and Europe. Data-Driven Influence: Strong capability in using workforce and TA analytics to diagnose pipeline issues, predict future needs, and drive functional and executive decision-making. Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position and can be based in our Nottingham or London offices. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our Nottingham or London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Director, Head of Talent Acquisition (Europe) The Head of Talent Acquisition, Europe is a leadership role responsible for leading and executing the end-to-end talent acquisition strategy across the business, with a primary focus on the UK Card, Velocity Black, and Global Payments Network (formally Discover) business units. The core mandate is to ensure the international business secures top-tier, future-ready talent to achieve its ambitious growth targets and maintain market share leadership, while optimising recruitment efficiency and rigorously upholding all regulatory standards related to hiring practices. This role will be the operational and strategic owner of the talent acquisition function in the region. What you'll do 1. Strategic Talent Acquisition Partnership Business Translation:Partner closely with the UK Leadership, US Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners of UK Card, Velocity Black, and Discover to forecast talent needs, understand market dynamics, and proactively design and implement tailored recruitment programs that directly support and accelerate business outcomes. Workforce Planning & Pipeline:Lead the functional execution of strategic workforce planning for talent acquisition. Anticipate and address future skills gaps, particularly in critical UK segment roles (e.g., analytics, fraud, software engineering) by developing deep, sustained talent pipelines. Recruitment Efficiency & Investment:Own and optimise all key talent acquisition metrics (cost-per-hire, time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, candidate experience). Manage the TA function's investment and budget based on projected business impact and ROI. 2. Talent Acquisition Excellence End-to-End Ownership:Own and drive the complete talent acquisition lifecycle for the UK business segments. Drive a unified strategy that seamlessly links sourcing, screening, hiring, and onboarding processes. Operational Excellence:Oversee the Talent Acquisition team to ensure a hiring pipeline focused on securing top-tier talent. Implement best-in-class recruitment technologies and processes to maximize recruiter productivity and effectiveness. Brand & Sourcing Strategy:Iterate on and execute a compelling employer branding strategy for the region. Lead advanced sourcing strategies to attract passive and diverse candidates for high-demand roles. Talent Integration: Partner with HR Business Partners and Leadership Development teams to ensure newly hired talent is effectively integrated and set up for success and long-term retention. 3. Operational Integrity and Governance Compliance and Risk:Serve as the functional expert for all UK statutory, regulatory, and legislative requirements related to hiring and selection practices. Own and mitigate compliance risks within the talent acquisition process. HR Shared Services Alignment:Collaborate closely with UK HR Shared Services to ensure seamless and efficient delivery of TA operational tasks, including data integrity, reporting, and offer management. Policy & Standards:Establish and maintain robust TA policies and controls that meet the highest standards of corporate governance and ensure a fair, consistent, and equitable hiring process. What we're looking for Senior Talent Acquisition Leadership:Progressive talent acquisition experience operating as a functional Head or Director of Talent Acquisition in a complex, international, and regulated industry (e.g., Financial Services). Functional Mastery & Commercial Acumen:Deep, proven expertise in all facets of the Talent Acquisition function (sourcing, operations, employer branding, analytics). Demonstrated ability to articulate recruitment strategy in financial and business terms (e.g., quantifying the impact of TA on business goals). Enterprise Navigation:Strong ability to navigate and influence enterprise HR functions and global decision-making processes, ensuring the TA strategy is aligned with the parent organisation. International Regulatory Expertise:Proven expertise in navigating multi-jurisdictional employment law and compliance specifically as it relates to recruitment, selection, and hiring within the UK and Europe. Data-Driven Influence: Strong capability in using workforce and TA analytics to diagnose pipeline issues, predict future needs, and drive functional and executive decision-making. Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position and can be based in our Nottingham or London offices. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our Nottingham or London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness
Job Title: Lead Software Engineer Location: Oxfordshire: Hybrid Salary: up to £65,000 This is a rare opportunity for a senior software engineer to join a truly ground-breaking, high-precision manufacturing company. Youll be working at the intersection of software and hardware, helping to build cutting-edge technologies that are supplied worldwide click apply for full job details
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Lead Software Engineer Location: Oxfordshire: Hybrid Salary: up to £65,000 This is a rare opportunity for a senior software engineer to join a truly ground-breaking, high-precision manufacturing company. Youll be working at the intersection of software and hardware, helping to build cutting-edge technologies that are supplied worldwide click apply for full job details
GenAI Engineer / Software Developer (Python LLM RAG) London 12 month FTC to £180k Are you a Senior Software Engineer with a strong knowledge of the capabilities of GenAI? You could be progressing your career in a hands-on role at a tech driven, global Asset Manager with multiple billions of dollars under management, on a 12 month Fixed term Contract click apply for full job details
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
GenAI Engineer / Software Developer (Python LLM RAG) London 12 month FTC to £180k Are you a Senior Software Engineer with a strong knowledge of the capabilities of GenAI? You could be progressing your career in a hands-on role at a tech driven, global Asset Manager with multiple billions of dollars under management, on a 12 month Fixed term Contract click apply for full job details
