True North Group
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
TrueNorth are working with a national organisation and household name who are looking for a QA focussed specifically around Data Engineering to join the team. The QA Data Engineer is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and quality of data systems, pipelines, and analytics platforms. They design and implement automated testing frameworks, validate data transformations, and work closely with data engineers, analysts, and product teams to guarantee that data delivered to the business is trustworthy and fit for purpose. Key responsibilities: Data Quality Assurance Testing and Automation Collaboration with Data Engineers Documentation and governance Key skills and experience needed: Commercial experience of automation testing for Data Engineering Testing tools like Great Expectations, dbt, pytest and data validation frameworks Experience of testing data platforms such as Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, Databricks, Azure Synapse Experience of testing pipelines in things like Airflow, Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, Kafka Data Concepts ETL/ELT, data modelling, data warehousing, data governance The role is 100% remote, however you must be based in the UK with the right to work in the UK in place already - we are unable to sponsor for this position. We have a salary of £75,000 available on an 18 month fixed term contract for this role plus benefits. Please apply for more information
Apr 01, 2026
Contractor
TrueNorth are working with a national organisation and household name who are looking for a QA focussed specifically around Data Engineering to join the team. The QA Data Engineer is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and quality of data systems, pipelines, and analytics platforms. They design and implement automated testing frameworks, validate data transformations, and work closely with data engineers, analysts, and product teams to guarantee that data delivered to the business is trustworthy and fit for purpose. Key responsibilities: Data Quality Assurance Testing and Automation Collaboration with Data Engineers Documentation and governance Key skills and experience needed: Commercial experience of automation testing for Data Engineering Testing tools like Great Expectations, dbt, pytest and data validation frameworks Experience of testing data platforms such as Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, Databricks, Azure Synapse Experience of testing pipelines in things like Airflow, Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, Kafka Data Concepts ETL/ELT, data modelling, data warehousing, data governance The role is 100% remote, however you must be based in the UK with the right to work in the UK in place already - we are unable to sponsor for this position. We have a salary of £75,000 available on an 18 month fixed term contract for this role plus benefits. Please apply for more information
Role: Data Scientist Location: London (mostly remote / hybrid options available) Salary: Up to circa £65,000 The Role We are looking for a Data Scientist to design and deploy machine learning solutions for our client, a data analytics and software development company, working on a project for a high-profile financial intuition initially, with a strong focus on Large Language Models (LLMs). You will work on creative cutting-edge AI applications, turning data into impactful solutions. What You Will Do Build and deploy ML and LLM-based solutions Prepare data, engineer features, and ensure quality Fine-tune, evaluate, and optimise LLMs and other models Develop scalable data pipelines across cloud systems, writing clean, production-ready code Select the best algorithms for each problem What You Will Bring 2-3+ years in Data Science or similar role Strong Python and machine learning expertise At least 2 years' hands-on experience working with LLMs (e.g. fine-tuning, prompt engineering, deployment) Experience with modelling techniques (e.g. regression, clustering) Degree in Data Science, Statistics or related subject
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Role: Data Scientist Location: London (mostly remote / hybrid options available) Salary: Up to circa £65,000 The Role We are looking for a Data Scientist to design and deploy machine learning solutions for our client, a data analytics and software development company, working on a project for a high-profile financial intuition initially, with a strong focus on Large Language Models (LLMs). You will work on creative cutting-edge AI applications, turning data into impactful solutions. What You Will Do Build and deploy ML and LLM-based solutions Prepare data, engineer features, and ensure quality Fine-tune, evaluate, and optimise LLMs and other models Develop scalable data pipelines across cloud systems, writing clean, production-ready code Select the best algorithms for each problem What You Will Bring 2-3+ years in Data Science or similar role Strong Python and machine learning expertise At least 2 years' hands-on experience working with LLMs (e.g. fine-tuning, prompt engineering, deployment) Experience with modelling techniques (e.g. regression, clustering) Degree in Data Science, Statistics or related subject
The CompanyNW Tech are delighted to be working with a financial services company in their search for a Business Intelligence Developer. The RoleJoining a newly formed team, you will take ownership of transforming ingested data from the staging layer into governed, high performance star schema models within the reporting layer using Azure Databricks and Azure SQL. Other key responsibilities include: Data Modelling - Design and maintain star schema models, ensuring fact and dimension structures are aligned to business definitions and scalable for future growth. Reporting Development and Delivery - Contribute directly to the development and enhancement of Tableau dashboards and certified data sources. Data Governance - Play a critical role in centralising KPI logic and improving consistency across the reporting estate. Platform Management - You will support management and optimisation of Tableau data sources including performance tuning and refresh reliability Collaboration - Strong stakeholder engagement will be required, including the ability to explain modelling decisions to non-technical audiences The RequirementsThis is a brilliant opportunity to work in a fast paced environment which also provides clear pathways for future progression. The role provides a unique opportunity to shape the direction, foundations and long term success of the BI function. Key requirements include: Proven experience working in a Business Intelligence, Analytics Engineering or data focused roles Strong proficiency in SQL Hands-on experience working with Python and Spark, ideally within Azure Databricks Understanding of data warehouse principles Experience within a regulated environment would be desirable
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
The CompanyNW Tech are delighted to be working with a financial services company in their search for a Business Intelligence Developer. The RoleJoining a newly formed team, you will take ownership of transforming ingested data from the staging layer into governed, high performance star schema models within the reporting layer using Azure Databricks and Azure SQL. Other key responsibilities include: Data Modelling - Design and maintain star schema models, ensuring fact and dimension structures are aligned to business definitions and scalable for future growth. Reporting Development and Delivery - Contribute directly to the development and enhancement of Tableau dashboards and certified data sources. Data Governance - Play a critical role in centralising KPI logic and improving consistency across the reporting estate. Platform Management - You will support management and optimisation of Tableau data sources including performance tuning and refresh reliability Collaboration - Strong stakeholder engagement will be required, including the ability to explain modelling decisions to non-technical audiences The RequirementsThis is a brilliant opportunity to work in a fast paced environment which also provides clear pathways for future progression. The role provides a unique opportunity to shape the direction, foundations and long term success of the BI function. Key requirements include: Proven experience working in a Business Intelligence, Analytics Engineering or data focused roles Strong proficiency in SQL Hands-on experience working with Python and Spark, ideally within Azure Databricks Understanding of data warehouse principles Experience within a regulated environment would be desirable
Data Engineer Location: London or Newcastle Offices (Hybrid) Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 20% Employer Pension Contribution I'm working with a well-established public sector organisation to hire a Data Engineer to support the build and evolution of their cloud-based data platform. This role will play a key part in designing and delivering scalable data pipelines, integrating multiple data sources, and ensuring high-quality, accessible data across the organisation. You'll collaborate closely with analytics engineers, data scientists, and wider technology teams to enable data-driven decision making. What you'll be doing: Designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and ETL processes Integrating structured and unstructured data from multiple sources Ensuring data quality, security, and reliability across systems Collaborating with stakeholders to support data modelling and analytics Monitoring and optimising data platform performance Supporting the development of cloud-based data infrastructure What we're looking for form the Data Engineer: Experience as a Data Engineer in a cloud environment (Azure preferred) Strong SQL and Python skills Experience building ETL/ELT pipelines at scale Familiarity with tools like Azure Data Factory, Databricks, or similar Understanding of data modelling and data architecture principles Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Data Engineer Location: London or Newcastle Offices (Hybrid) Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 20% Employer Pension Contribution I'm working with a well-established public sector organisation to hire a Data Engineer to support the build and evolution of their cloud-based data platform. This role will play a key part in designing and delivering scalable data pipelines, integrating multiple data sources, and ensuring high-quality, accessible data across the organisation. You'll collaborate closely with analytics engineers, data scientists, and wider technology teams to enable data-driven decision making. What you'll be doing: Designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and ETL processes Integrating structured and unstructured data from multiple sources Ensuring data quality, security, and reliability across systems Collaborating with stakeholders to support data modelling and analytics Monitoring and optimising data platform performance Supporting the development of cloud-based data infrastructure What we're looking for form the Data Engineer: Experience as a Data Engineer in a cloud environment (Azure preferred) Strong SQL and Python skills Experience building ETL/ELT pipelines at scale Familiarity with tools like Azure Data Factory, Databricks, or similar Understanding of data modelling and data architecture principles Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Python Developer - Contract Opportunity Location: 2 days per week in Dunstable (Tue/Wed/Thu preferred) Duration: 6-month contract Rate: Market rate, Inside IR35 Start: ASAP End Client: Major UK hospitality group (via a leading consultancy) About the Role We're looking for an experienced Python Developer to support the build and delivery of a Shiny for Python web application hosted within Databricks Apps . This tool will act as a user-facing interface for analytics and pricing workflows, requiring strong UI development, backend optimisation, and data engineering capability. You'll work closely with a Data Science team to refine requirements, build application components, optimise data access, and get the solution production-ready. Key Responsibilities Develop and enhance Shiny for Python UI components (layouts, widgets, visualisations) Build and optimise backend data access layers for speed and scalability Integrate, package, and deploy applications within Databricks Apps Assess data access patterns and advise on whether a PostgreSQL intermediary layer is required Configure compute, dependencies, and environments for reliable deployment Produce documentation (architecture, app structure, deployment steps) Provide knowledge transfer to internal teams Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on Python development experience Proven experience building apps with Shiny for Python Good knowledge of Databricks (notebooks, compute, workflows; Apps experience ideal) Solid understanding of SQL and PostgreSQL (schema design & performance tuning) Familiarity with modern data-engineering patterns (caching, query optimisation, async workflows beneficial) Comfortable working in version-controlled environments ( Git , CI/CD)
Apr 01, 2026
Contractor
Python Developer - Contract Opportunity Location: 2 days per week in Dunstable (Tue/Wed/Thu preferred) Duration: 6-month contract Rate: Market rate, Inside IR35 Start: ASAP End Client: Major UK hospitality group (via a leading consultancy) About the Role We're looking for an experienced Python Developer to support the build and delivery of a Shiny for Python web application hosted within Databricks Apps . This tool will act as a user-facing interface for analytics and pricing workflows, requiring strong UI development, backend optimisation, and data engineering capability. You'll work closely with a Data Science team to refine requirements, build application components, optimise data access, and get the solution production-ready. Key Responsibilities Develop and enhance Shiny for Python UI components (layouts, widgets, visualisations) Build and optimise backend data access layers for speed and scalability Integrate, package, and deploy applications within Databricks Apps Assess data access patterns and advise on whether a PostgreSQL intermediary layer is required Configure compute, dependencies, and environments for reliable deployment Produce documentation (architecture, app structure, deployment steps) Provide knowledge transfer to internal teams Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on Python development experience Proven experience building apps with Shiny for Python Good knowledge of Databricks (notebooks, compute, workflows; Apps experience ideal) Solid understanding of SQL and PostgreSQL (schema design & performance tuning) Familiarity with modern data-engineering patterns (caching, query optimisation, async workflows beneficial) Comfortable working in version-controlled environments ( Git , CI/CD)
Overview Sanderson Recruitment are hiring an Implementation Engineer to work with a well-regarded FinTech client who provide global connectivity infrastructure and analytics tools within financial markets. This person will have the opportunity support the delivery and integration of a core analytics platform for clients operating in fast-moving technical environments. Responsibilities In this role, you will: Help prepare, configure and deploy systems, assist clients through onboarding, and ensure solutions run reliably in production Investigate technical issues, refine integrations, and work closely with engineers to improve tooling, deployment processes and platform capabilities. Work hands-on with Linux environments, scripting, data exploration and operational metrics, while contributing to enhancements that make the platform easier to deploy and maintain. Design new solutions to meet emerging requirements Translate client needs and requirements and work with internal development teams during delivery and support cycles. Required Experience Ideally, you will have a software engineering / delivery / integration background, however candidates with a strong systems engineering / support background alongside the other required skills will be considered. Experience working with Linux-based systems and environments. Understanding of networking technologies (network traffic, packet tracing, networking protocols) Understanding of API's. Solid understanding of database fundamentals and some experience of querying databases to identify issues. Benefits Matched pension contributions. Private healthcare. Dental care. Life insurance. Share options. Additional lifestyle benefits. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Overview Sanderson Recruitment are hiring an Implementation Engineer to work with a well-regarded FinTech client who provide global connectivity infrastructure and analytics tools within financial markets. This person will have the opportunity support the delivery and integration of a core analytics platform for clients operating in fast-moving technical environments. Responsibilities In this role, you will: Help prepare, configure and deploy systems, assist clients through onboarding, and ensure solutions run reliably in production Investigate technical issues, refine integrations, and work closely with engineers to improve tooling, deployment processes and platform capabilities. Work hands-on with Linux environments, scripting, data exploration and operational metrics, while contributing to enhancements that make the platform easier to deploy and maintain. Design new solutions to meet emerging requirements Translate client needs and requirements and work with internal development teams during delivery and support cycles. Required Experience Ideally, you will have a software engineering / delivery / integration background, however candidates with a strong systems engineering / support background alongside the other required skills will be considered. Experience working with Linux-based systems and environments. Understanding of networking technologies (network traffic, packet tracing, networking protocols) Understanding of API's. Solid understanding of database fundamentals and some experience of querying databases to identify issues. Benefits Matched pension contributions. Private healthcare. Dental care. Life insurance. Share options. Additional lifestyle benefits. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Are you an innovative Endpoint Security Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to enhance global security operations? Join our client's dynamic team, where your expertise will help shape the future of endpoint security! Role: Endpoint Security Engineer Duration: 12 Months (extension Options) Location: Chester (Hybrid 3 days in Office) Rate: £ 550 per day (umbrella) Why Join Us? At our organization, we believe in fostering a collaborative environment where creativity and security go hand in hand. You'll work alongside dedicated professionals who are passionate about protecting digital assets while supporting cloud migration initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Drive Cloud Migration: Contribute to a major cloud migration program, ensuring seamless transitions and robust security measures. Engineer Security Solutions: Design, implement, and support cutting-edge endpoint security solutions using Trellix, BeyondTrust, and CrowdStrike. Deploy Solutions: Utilize ITSM systems like Remedy and ServiceNow for effective enterprise security deployments. Documentation & Workflows: Produce high-quality technical documentation, workflows, and support materials to guide best practices. Collaborate & Optimize: Partner with security vendor consultants and Technical Account Managers to maximize product performance. Align Compliance Standards: Work closely with compliance, audit, and information security teams to maintain organizational standards. Research & Consultancy: Conduct thorough research and provide informed consultancy on the latest security solutions and trends. Manage Configurations: Define and maintain security baseline configurations, ensuring the highest standards are met. Rapid Response: Address operational issues promptly and efficiently, adapting to a fast-paced global environment. Required Technical Skills & Certifications: Proven experience in endpoint security, with a strong background in both engineering and support roles. Expertise in Application Control, particularly with BeyondTrust solutions. Proficient in scripting with PowerShell and Python-essential skills for this role! Familiarity with Trellix ePO, BeyondTrust EPM Cloud, and policy management in Azure and AWS. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to tackle complex security challenges. Exposure to data analytics tools like Splunk and Power BI. Essential Skills: Excellent workflow management, communication, and interpersonal abilities. Experience with EPM Cloud Migration (this role focuses on EPM, not IAM ). Ability to create clear and effective documentation, including diagrams and technical architecture. Knowledge of governance, risk management, and administrative oversight of workstreams. Quick learner with a knack for sharing knowledge and applying research-driven solutions. Proven ability to thrive under pressure and respond swiftly to emerging challenges. Experience collaborating with architecture and engineering teams on Windows platform design. Desired Skills: Understanding of cloud technologies, especially Azure and AWS. Security certifications, preferably CISSP. Experience supporting macOS/iOS environments would be a plus! What's Next? If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact in the world of endpoint security, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join our dedicated team and help shape the future of security! Apply Now! Let's secure the digital future together! Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer.
Apr 01, 2026
Contractor
Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Are you an innovative Endpoint Security Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to enhance global security operations? Join our client's dynamic team, where your expertise will help shape the future of endpoint security! Role: Endpoint Security Engineer Duration: 12 Months (extension Options) Location: Chester (Hybrid 3 days in Office) Rate: £ 550 per day (umbrella) Why Join Us? At our organization, we believe in fostering a collaborative environment where creativity and security go hand in hand. You'll work alongside dedicated professionals who are passionate about protecting digital assets while supporting cloud migration initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Drive Cloud Migration: Contribute to a major cloud migration program, ensuring seamless transitions and robust security measures. Engineer Security Solutions: Design, implement, and support cutting-edge endpoint security solutions using Trellix, BeyondTrust, and CrowdStrike. Deploy Solutions: Utilize ITSM systems like Remedy and ServiceNow for effective enterprise security deployments. Documentation & Workflows: Produce high-quality technical documentation, workflows, and support materials to guide best practices. Collaborate & Optimize: Partner with security vendor consultants and Technical Account Managers to maximize product performance. Align Compliance Standards: Work closely with compliance, audit, and information security teams to maintain organizational standards. Research & Consultancy: Conduct thorough research and provide informed consultancy on the latest security solutions and trends. Manage Configurations: Define and maintain security baseline configurations, ensuring the highest standards are met. Rapid Response: Address operational issues promptly and efficiently, adapting to a fast-paced global environment. Required Technical Skills & Certifications: Proven experience in endpoint security, with a strong background in both engineering and support roles. Expertise in Application Control, particularly with BeyondTrust solutions. Proficient in scripting with PowerShell and Python-essential skills for this role! Familiarity with Trellix ePO, BeyondTrust EPM Cloud, and policy management in Azure and AWS. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to tackle complex security challenges. Exposure to data analytics tools like Splunk and Power BI. Essential Skills: Excellent workflow management, communication, and interpersonal abilities. Experience with EPM Cloud Migration (this role focuses on EPM, not IAM ). Ability to create clear and effective documentation, including diagrams and technical architecture. Knowledge of governance, risk management, and administrative oversight of workstreams. Quick learner with a knack for sharing knowledge and applying research-driven solutions. Proven ability to thrive under pressure and respond swiftly to emerging challenges. Experience collaborating with architecture and engineering teams on Windows platform design. Desired Skills: Understanding of cloud technologies, especially Azure and AWS. Security certifications, preferably CISSP. Experience supporting macOS/iOS environments would be a plus! What's Next? If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact in the world of endpoint security, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join our dedicated team and help shape the future of security! Apply Now! Let's secure the digital future together! Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer.
Your new company A leading global financial organisation is seeking a Principal AWS Solutions Architect (AI) to support the design and delivery of a next-generation cloud-native research and data science platform. This is a senior, hands-on consulting role at the heart of a major cloud and AI transformation.You'll work closely with engineering, architecture, and quantitative research teams to shape scalable AWS-native platforms that power advanced analytics, financial modelling, and emerging AI capabilities. Your new role Design scalable AWS-native and AI-enabled architectures. Build and enhance research platforms (Jupyter, SageMaker, Bedrock). Create secure, efficient data access patterns for large financial datasets. Integrate search and discovery tools (e.g., OpenSearch). Lead architectural decisions, documentation, and platform modernisation. Advise senior stakeholders and mentor engineering teams. What you'll need to succeed Deep expertise in AWS and large-scale, cloud-native system design. Strong background building data science platforms or research environments (Jupyter, SageMaker, etc.). Solid data modelling and data architecture capability. Understanding of data engineering, pipelines, governance, and connectivity. Experience architecting AI/ML solutions, including exposure to Amazon Bedrock or similar. Knowledge of modern engineering platforms including CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code. Experience building or exposing APIs/services for programmatic data access. Experience working in regulated, security-focused environments. Exposure to financial markets, financial data, or research environments. Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence senior technical stakeholders. What you'll get in return An exciting opportunity to join an international organisation working with a major financial services organisation. Furthermore, a competitive day rate for this role will be offered in addition to your own dedicated Hays Consultant to guide you through every step of the application process. 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 Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Apr 01, 2026
Contractor
Your new company A leading global financial organisation is seeking a Principal AWS Solutions Architect (AI) to support the design and delivery of a next-generation cloud-native research and data science platform. This is a senior, hands-on consulting role at the heart of a major cloud and AI transformation.You'll work closely with engineering, architecture, and quantitative research teams to shape scalable AWS-native platforms that power advanced analytics, financial modelling, and emerging AI capabilities. Your new role Design scalable AWS-native and AI-enabled architectures. Build and enhance research platforms (Jupyter, SageMaker, Bedrock). Create secure, efficient data access patterns for large financial datasets. Integrate search and discovery tools (e.g., OpenSearch). Lead architectural decisions, documentation, and platform modernisation. Advise senior stakeholders and mentor engineering teams. What you'll need to succeed Deep expertise in AWS and large-scale, cloud-native system design. Strong background building data science platforms or research environments (Jupyter, SageMaker, etc.). Solid data modelling and data architecture capability. Understanding of data engineering, pipelines, governance, and connectivity. Experience architecting AI/ML solutions, including exposure to Amazon Bedrock or similar. Knowledge of modern engineering platforms including CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code. Experience building or exposing APIs/services for programmatic data access. Experience working in regulated, security-focused environments. Exposure to financial markets, financial data, or research environments. Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence senior technical stakeholders. What you'll get in return An exciting opportunity to join an international organisation working with a major financial services organisation. Furthermore, a competitive day rate for this role will be offered in addition to your own dedicated Hays Consultant to guide you through every step of the application process. 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 Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Turn data into decisions that directly impact revenue, pricing, and performance. We are hiring a Data Analyst for a 6 month Fixed Term Contract to play a key role in transforming how a major UK contracts division uses data across sales, margin, and commercial performance. About the client:You will be joining a large, multi-brand UK organisation operating within a complex distribution environment. With multiple business units and evolving systems, the organisation is investing heavily in improving how data is accessed, trusted, and used. This is a business in transition, moving towards a more modern, insight-driven approach to decision making. Project overview:This role sits at the centre of a transformation focused on improving visibility of margin, pricing, and sales performance. You will help redefine how analytics supports the business, working closely with stakeholders to shape reporting priorities and deliver insights that drive action. The work will also contribute to building a scalable analytics capability that can be rolled out more widely across the organisation. What you will be doing:You will act as the link between business stakeholders and data teams, translating complex commercial requirements into clear data and reporting solutions. A core part of the role will involve analysing sales, pricing, and margin performance, identifying key drivers, and turning these into actionable insights. You will develop a strong understanding of rebate-driven margin structures and ensure that changes to pricing and margin logic are accurately reflected in reporting. You will also support the transition from legacy tools into modern data models, ensuring historical and current reporting remains consistent and reliable. Alongside analysis, you will design and build scalable dashboards and reports, enabling business users to access clear, consistent insights without relying on manual processes. You will work closely with Data Engineers to define reusable datasets and ensure data models support flexible, self-serve analytics. Tech environment:You will work with tools such as Excel, Power BI, and modern data platforms, with exposure to enterprise data environments and evolving cloud-based solutions. What we are looking for:We are looking for someone with strong experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or commercial analytics. You should have a proven ability to work with pricing, margin, or financial data, and be confident using Excel at an advanced level alongside BI tools such as Power BI. You will need to be comfortable translating business needs into data solutions and working closely with stakeholders across the organisation. Strong communication and the ability to influence decision making through insight are key. Nice to have:Experience working in large-scale data environments or transformation programmes would be beneficial, as would familiarity with tools such as Phocas, Azure Synapse, or Databricks. Experience within retail, distribution, or similar sectors is also advantageous. Why join:This is an opportunity to play a central role in shaping how data is used within a key part of the business. Your work will directly influence commercial decisions and help set the standard for future analytics across multiple brands.Role: Data AnalystDuration: 6 month FTC - Chance to renew or go permSalary: Up to £50,000Location: Warwickshire / Hybrid
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Turn data into decisions that directly impact revenue, pricing, and performance. We are hiring a Data Analyst for a 6 month Fixed Term Contract to play a key role in transforming how a major UK contracts division uses data across sales, margin, and commercial performance. About the client:You will be joining a large, multi-brand UK organisation operating within a complex distribution environment. With multiple business units and evolving systems, the organisation is investing heavily in improving how data is accessed, trusted, and used. This is a business in transition, moving towards a more modern, insight-driven approach to decision making. Project overview:This role sits at the centre of a transformation focused on improving visibility of margin, pricing, and sales performance. You will help redefine how analytics supports the business, working closely with stakeholders to shape reporting priorities and deliver insights that drive action. The work will also contribute to building a scalable analytics capability that can be rolled out more widely across the organisation. What you will be doing:You will act as the link between business stakeholders and data teams, translating complex commercial requirements into clear data and reporting solutions. A core part of the role will involve analysing sales, pricing, and margin performance, identifying key drivers, and turning these into actionable insights. You will develop a strong understanding of rebate-driven margin structures and ensure that changes to pricing and margin logic are accurately reflected in reporting. You will also support the transition from legacy tools into modern data models, ensuring historical and current reporting remains consistent and reliable. Alongside analysis, you will design and build scalable dashboards and reports, enabling business users to access clear, consistent insights without relying on manual processes. You will work closely with Data Engineers to define reusable datasets and ensure data models support flexible, self-serve analytics. Tech environment:You will work with tools such as Excel, Power BI, and modern data platforms, with exposure to enterprise data environments and evolving cloud-based solutions. What we are looking for:We are looking for someone with strong experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or commercial analytics. You should have a proven ability to work with pricing, margin, or financial data, and be confident using Excel at an advanced level alongside BI tools such as Power BI. You will need to be comfortable translating business needs into data solutions and working closely with stakeholders across the organisation. Strong communication and the ability to influence decision making through insight are key. Nice to have:Experience working in large-scale data environments or transformation programmes would be beneficial, as would familiarity with tools such as Phocas, Azure Synapse, or Databricks. Experience within retail, distribution, or similar sectors is also advantageous. Why join:This is an opportunity to play a central role in shaping how data is used within a key part of the business. Your work will directly influence commercial decisions and help set the standard for future analytics across multiple brands.Role: Data AnalystDuration: 6 month FTC - Chance to renew or go permSalary: Up to £50,000Location: Warwickshire / Hybrid
Consortium Professional Recruitment
Hessle, North Humberside
Senior Data Engineer - Azure, BI & Data Strategy Location: East Yorkshire Salary: £55,000-£65,000 depending on experience Contract Type: Permanent We're looking for a Senior Data Engineer with strong experience in Azure Data Factory, Business Intelligence and data strategy to join a forward-thinking organisation modernising its data ecosystem. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Data Engineer who can bridge the gap between technology and business, ensuring that data from systems such as SAP, Salesforce and factory production feeds is connected, structured and leveraged for meaningful insight. The Senior Data Engineer will take ownership of developing and integrating data pipelines across the business, supporting enterprise reporting and enabling smart decision-making through Power BI and Azure-based solutions. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain robust data pipelines using Azure Data Factory and the wider Azure Data ecosystem Oversee the data lake architecture, integrating sources such as SAP, Salesforce and production systems Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate reporting needs into structured, reliable data models Partner with the BI Developer to deliver accurate and engaging Power BI dashboards and reports Define and implement data governance, best practice and long-term data strategy Champion the use of data across departments, ensuring insights are clear, actionable and business-focused Skills and Experience Required Proven experience as a Senior Data Engineer, Data Engineer or BI Data Lead in a modern cloud environment Strong hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory, Data Lakes and Data Warehousing Knowledge of Power BI, ETL processes and integrating enterprise data sources (SAP, Salesforce, production systems) Excellent communication skills - able to engage across departments and translate data requirements into solutions Competent in SQL for querying, validation and optimisation Background in data modelling, data architecture and data governance frameworks Desirable Experience Broader experience in business intelligence and analytics strategy Exposure to manufacturing or industrial environments Understanding of data privacy and compliance standards Experience mentoring junior team members or managing small data teams Why This Role? This is an opportunity to take ownership of the data landscape in a business investing heavily in analytics and insight. As Senior Data Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in shaping how the company uses data to inform decisions, connect systems and deliver value across departments. You'll have the freedom to influence architecture, tooling and strategy in a growing environment where data is becoming central to business performance Consortium is delighted to represent this opportunity exclusively and welcomes applications from experienced candidates or those looking to learn more. Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd are a professional level recruitment consultancy specialising in the delivery of high relevance recruitment services on behalf of our clients across the UK. We regularly receive large responses to our advertising which can make providing individual feedback to every applicant challenging. If you haven't received a reply from us within 14 day of your application, we regret to say your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We have a policy of retaining your details for future vacancies unless you request otherwise. To learn more about our services, please visit
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Senior Data Engineer - Azure, BI & Data Strategy Location: East Yorkshire Salary: £55,000-£65,000 depending on experience Contract Type: Permanent We're looking for a Senior Data Engineer with strong experience in Azure Data Factory, Business Intelligence and data strategy to join a forward-thinking organisation modernising its data ecosystem. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Data Engineer who can bridge the gap between technology and business, ensuring that data from systems such as SAP, Salesforce and factory production feeds is connected, structured and leveraged for meaningful insight. The Senior Data Engineer will take ownership of developing and integrating data pipelines across the business, supporting enterprise reporting and enabling smart decision-making through Power BI and Azure-based solutions. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain robust data pipelines using Azure Data Factory and the wider Azure Data ecosystem Oversee the data lake architecture, integrating sources such as SAP, Salesforce and production systems Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate reporting needs into structured, reliable data models Partner with the BI Developer to deliver accurate and engaging Power BI dashboards and reports Define and implement data governance, best practice and long-term data strategy Champion the use of data across departments, ensuring insights are clear, actionable and business-focused Skills and Experience Required Proven experience as a Senior Data Engineer, Data Engineer or BI Data Lead in a modern cloud environment Strong hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory, Data Lakes and Data Warehousing Knowledge of Power BI, ETL processes and integrating enterprise data sources (SAP, Salesforce, production systems) Excellent communication skills - able to engage across departments and translate data requirements into solutions Competent in SQL for querying, validation and optimisation Background in data modelling, data architecture and data governance frameworks Desirable Experience Broader experience in business intelligence and analytics strategy Exposure to manufacturing or industrial environments Understanding of data privacy and compliance standards Experience mentoring junior team members or managing small data teams Why This Role? This is an opportunity to take ownership of the data landscape in a business investing heavily in analytics and insight. As Senior Data Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in shaping how the company uses data to inform decisions, connect systems and deliver value across departments. You'll have the freedom to influence architecture, tooling and strategy in a growing environment where data is becoming central to business performance Consortium is delighted to represent this opportunity exclusively and welcomes applications from experienced candidates or those looking to learn more. Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd are a professional level recruitment consultancy specialising in the delivery of high relevance recruitment services on behalf of our clients across the UK. We regularly receive large responses to our advertising which can make providing individual feedback to every applicant challenging. If you haven't received a reply from us within 14 day of your application, we regret to say your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We have a policy of retaining your details for future vacancies unless you request otherwise. To learn more about our services, please visit
Observability Specialist (Contract) Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: London, Birmingham, Edinburgh or Leeds /Hybrid (2 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Overview As an Observability Specialist, you will work closely with our Enterprise Monitoring & Alerting (EMAS) team to maximize the Dynatrace platform's capabilities. You will leverage your expertise in both SaaS and on-premises Dynatrace implementations to ensure that we maintain optimal performance, reliability, and alignment with business objectives. Key Accountabilities: Collaborate with Application Stewards and Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) to identify and verify critical assets for monitoring enhancement. Partner with the EMAS team to analyse and improve Dynatrace coverage of these assets. Identify and recommend enhancements to monitoring configurations and capabilities across critical applications. Review and refine roles and responsibilities related to observability, emphasizing operational resilience. Develop automatically maintained end-to-end business flows for key processes within the Dynatrace toolset. Ensure optimal and purpose-fit alerting configurations in collaboration with Application Stewards and SREs. Facilitate workshops with third-party software suppliers to establish observability standards. To thrive in this role, you should have extensive experience in designing and configuring the following within Dynatrace: Application performance monitoring Anomaly detection profiles Alerting rules and alert profiles Synthetic monitoring Log monitoring Real User Monitoring (RUM) to capture and analyze end-user experiences across web and mobile applications Proficiency in Dynatrace Query Language (DQL) and Grail for advanced data exploration and analytics Integration of Dynatrace with external systems via APIs in complex environments Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role 'apply now' to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team. We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Apr 01, 2026
Contractor
Observability Specialist (Contract) Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: London, Birmingham, Edinburgh or Leeds /Hybrid (2 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Overview As an Observability Specialist, you will work closely with our Enterprise Monitoring & Alerting (EMAS) team to maximize the Dynatrace platform's capabilities. You will leverage your expertise in both SaaS and on-premises Dynatrace implementations to ensure that we maintain optimal performance, reliability, and alignment with business objectives. Key Accountabilities: Collaborate with Application Stewards and Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) to identify and verify critical assets for monitoring enhancement. Partner with the EMAS team to analyse and improve Dynatrace coverage of these assets. Identify and recommend enhancements to monitoring configurations and capabilities across critical applications. Review and refine roles and responsibilities related to observability, emphasizing operational resilience. Develop automatically maintained end-to-end business flows for key processes within the Dynatrace toolset. Ensure optimal and purpose-fit alerting configurations in collaboration with Application Stewards and SREs. Facilitate workshops with third-party software suppliers to establish observability standards. To thrive in this role, you should have extensive experience in designing and configuring the following within Dynatrace: Application performance monitoring Anomaly detection profiles Alerting rules and alert profiles Synthetic monitoring Log monitoring Real User Monitoring (RUM) to capture and analyze end-user experiences across web and mobile applications Proficiency in Dynatrace Query Language (DQL) and Grail for advanced data exploration and analytics Integration of Dynatrace with external systems via APIs in complex environments Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role 'apply now' to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team. We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Data Engineer £500 - £600 p/day Contract (Inside IR35) 6+ Months Manchester (Hybrid) Our client is looking for a talented Data Engineer to help design, build and maintain reliable, scalable data pipelines that power analytics, reporting and operational insights. What you'll do: Design and maintain robust data pipelines integrating data from operational systems, APIs and third-party platforms Build batch and near-real-time ingestion processes with strong monitoring, logging and error handling Develop and maintain data models to support reporting and analytics Manage workflow orchestration and scheduling (e.g. Airflow or similar) Support CI/CD, version control and deployments across dev, test and production environments Implement data quality checks, governance and documentation Collaborate with analysts, architects and technology teams to deliver end-to-end data solutions What we're looking for: Strong experience building data pipelines in modern data platforms Solid data modelling knowledge Experience with orchestration and scheduling tools Strong SQL and Python skills Experience with Azure data technologies (Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory) Understanding of data quality, reliability and CI/CD practices If this sounds like you, apply now! Data Engineer £500 - £600 p/day Contract (Inside IR35) 6+ Months Manchester (Hybrid) Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
Apr 01, 2026
Contractor
Data Engineer £500 - £600 p/day Contract (Inside IR35) 6+ Months Manchester (Hybrid) Our client is looking for a talented Data Engineer to help design, build and maintain reliable, scalable data pipelines that power analytics, reporting and operational insights. What you'll do: Design and maintain robust data pipelines integrating data from operational systems, APIs and third-party platforms Build batch and near-real-time ingestion processes with strong monitoring, logging and error handling Develop and maintain data models to support reporting and analytics Manage workflow orchestration and scheduling (e.g. Airflow or similar) Support CI/CD, version control and deployments across dev, test and production environments Implement data quality checks, governance and documentation Collaborate with analysts, architects and technology teams to deliver end-to-end data solutions What we're looking for: Strong experience building data pipelines in modern data platforms Solid data modelling knowledge Experience with orchestration and scheduling tools Strong SQL and Python skills Experience with Azure data technologies (Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory) Understanding of data quality, reliability and CI/CD practices If this sounds like you, apply now! Data Engineer £500 - £600 p/day Contract (Inside IR35) 6+ Months Manchester (Hybrid) Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
Join Our Team as a Technical programme Manager - GenAI Safety & Experience (Customer Operations)! Are you ready to take on a pivotal role at the forefront of the GenAI revolution in customer support? We're on the lookout for a passionate and skilled Technical programme Manager to help us elevate safety and user experience standards in an AI-driven world. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a transformative journey where your expertise will help shape the future of customer interactions! Position Details: Location: E1, London (hybrid)Contract Length: 12 months (with potential for extension)Start Date: ASAPWorking Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 6 PMPay Rate: £52.49 per hour Your Mission:As our Technical programme Manager, your core focus will be on ensuring that our GenAI tools not only scale effectively but also maintain and enhance safety detection capabilities. This role isn't just about automation; it's about creating a digital safety net that understands nuance, intent, and urgency. What You'll Be Doing: Standard Setting: Develop the criteria for "safe" and "empathetic" AI interactions in high-stakes scenarios.Tooling Rollout: Oversee the implementation of innovative GenAI features for safety investigations and risk detection.Risk Mitigation: Conduct "Red Teaming" on support bots to protect against safety protocol breaches.Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with teams across Product Engineering, Legal, Privacy, and Global Safety Operations. The Profiles We Need:We're seeking "T-shaped" experts who can bridge the worlds of Product, Tech, and Data. Here's what you'll bring to the table: 1. Product & Technical programme Management (The Architects):- Drive the roadmap for GenAI integration within safety workflows.- Define the "Safety Standard" for AI responses and manage LLM-powered triaging.- Success Metric: Reduce "Safety False Negatives" and ensure smooth transitions from AI to human safety agents. 2. Data Science & Analytics (The Strategists):- Build feedback loops to train our safety models.- analyse conversational data for edge cases and perform sentiment analysis.- Success Metric: Improve model precision/recall for high-risk keywords and enhance "Safety Resolution Score." Qualifications: Experience: 7+ years in Product Management, TPM, or Data Science, ideally in Trust & Safety or Customer Experience.AI Fluency: Strong understanding of LLMs, prompt engineering, and ethical AI implications.Analytical rigour: Proficiency in SQL; familiarity with Python/R is a bonus for Data Science tracks.Adaptability: Thrives in high-growth, ambiguous environments while prioritising safety protocols. Why Join Us?If you are driven, innovative, and ready to lead in the exciting realm of GenAI, we want to hear from you! This is your chance to make a real impact in a rapidly evolving industry. Apply Now!Ready to embark on this journey with us? Click the link below to apply and become a key player in shaping the future of customer support! Let's set new benchmarks in safety and experience together! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Apr 01, 2026
Contractor
Join Our Team as a Technical programme Manager - GenAI Safety & Experience (Customer Operations)! Are you ready to take on a pivotal role at the forefront of the GenAI revolution in customer support? We're on the lookout for a passionate and skilled Technical programme Manager to help us elevate safety and user experience standards in an AI-driven world. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a transformative journey where your expertise will help shape the future of customer interactions! Position Details: Location: E1, London (hybrid)Contract Length: 12 months (with potential for extension)Start Date: ASAPWorking Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 6 PMPay Rate: £52.49 per hour Your Mission:As our Technical programme Manager, your core focus will be on ensuring that our GenAI tools not only scale effectively but also maintain and enhance safety detection capabilities. This role isn't just about automation; it's about creating a digital safety net that understands nuance, intent, and urgency. What You'll Be Doing: Standard Setting: Develop the criteria for "safe" and "empathetic" AI interactions in high-stakes scenarios.Tooling Rollout: Oversee the implementation of innovative GenAI features for safety investigations and risk detection.Risk Mitigation: Conduct "Red Teaming" on support bots to protect against safety protocol breaches.Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with teams across Product Engineering, Legal, Privacy, and Global Safety Operations. The Profiles We Need:We're seeking "T-shaped" experts who can bridge the worlds of Product, Tech, and Data. Here's what you'll bring to the table: 1. Product & Technical programme Management (The Architects):- Drive the roadmap for GenAI integration within safety workflows.- Define the "Safety Standard" for AI responses and manage LLM-powered triaging.- Success Metric: Reduce "Safety False Negatives" and ensure smooth transitions from AI to human safety agents. 2. Data Science & Analytics (The Strategists):- Build feedback loops to train our safety models.- analyse conversational data for edge cases and perform sentiment analysis.- Success Metric: Improve model precision/recall for high-risk keywords and enhance "Safety Resolution Score." Qualifications: Experience: 7+ years in Product Management, TPM, or Data Science, ideally in Trust & Safety or Customer Experience.AI Fluency: Strong understanding of LLMs, prompt engineering, and ethical AI implications.Analytical rigour: Proficiency in SQL; familiarity with Python/R is a bonus for Data Science tracks.Adaptability: Thrives in high-growth, ambiguous environments while prioritising safety protocols. Why Join Us?If you are driven, innovative, and ready to lead in the exciting realm of GenAI, we want to hear from you! This is your chance to make a real impact in a rapidly evolving industry. Apply Now!Ready to embark on this journey with us? Click the link below to apply and become a key player in shaping the future of customer support! Let's set new benchmarks in safety and experience together! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Head of Identity & Access Governance (IAG)Location: London - Hybrid - 3 days on siteDepartment: BISO OfficeReports to: BISOType: Full-Time,PermanentSPONSORSHIP UNAVAILABLERole Summary:The Head of Identity& Access Governance is a senior strategic leader responsible for definingand executing the global Identity Security and Zero Trust roadmap across acomplex international organisation. This role leads enterprise-wide governanceof digital identities, access models, controls, and technologies, ensuringsecure-by-design access for employees, partners, and systems across multipleregions.The ideal candidatecombines deep expertise in Identity Governance, Zero Trust architectures,Active Directory / Entra ID, and identity transformation with strongleadership, stakeholder influence, and operating-model experience.Key Responsibilities1. Strategic Leadership & Roadmap Ownership Develop and own the global Identity & Access Governance strategy, aligned to business objectives and the enterprise cyber roadmap. Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organisation's Zero Trust security model, including identity as the new perimeter. Define the multi-year roadmap covering identity governance, PAM, role engineering, directory services, automation, and identity analytics. 2. Identity Governance Oversight Set enterprise-wide policies, standards, and controls governing user access, privileged access, and system entitlements. Ensure consistent governance across all regions and business units, including federated environments and third-party access. Oversee Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) lifecycle automation and risk-based access models. 3. Technology Leadership (AD, Entra ID & IAMPlatforms) Own the strategy and governance model for Active Directory (AD), Entra ID (Azure AD), and domain services across the enterprise. Lead or advise on major technical initiatives such as consolidations, domain modernisation, AD hardening, conditional access, and authentication standards. Oversee selection, architecture, and operation of IAG and PAM tools - OKTA 4. Zero Trust & Access Transformation Champion a holistic Zero Trust vision covering identity, device, network, application, and data security. Define principles such as least privilege, continuous validation, segmentation, and risk-adaptive access. Drive adoption across business functions, technology teams, and geographic regions. 5. Governance, Compliance & Risk Management Ensure identity processes comply with global standards and regulations (ISO 27001, NIST, SOX, GDPR, industry-specific controls). Lead IAG risk assessments, audit readiness, control testing, and remediation activities. Provide executive reporting on identity risk posture, programme maturity, and KPIs. 6. People Leadership & Operating Model Lead and grow a global Identity Governance team responsible for strategy, governance, engineering, and operations. Build effective partnership models with IT Operations, Cloud Engineering, Security Architecture, HR, and Global Business Units. Establish a federated identity operating model with clear accountability and measurement. 7. Innovation & Continuous Improvement Evaluate emerging technologies Drive automation to streamline access provisioning, certifications, and privileged access processes. Promote a culture of secure digital identity and user-centric access experience. Skills, Experience & QualificationsEssential 10+ years' experience in Identity & Access Management, with at least 5 years in strategic or leadership roles. Proven experience managing identity services across global, multi-region, multi-forest environments. Deep understanding of Active Directory, Entra ID, authentication protocols, and directory security. Demonstrable ownership of Zero Trust strategy implementation at enterprise scale. Strong background in IAG technologies. Experience with Privileged Access Management (CyberArk, BeyondTrust, etc.). Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across senior business and technical audiences. Key Competencies Strategic vision with the ability to execute at scale. Strong leadership and cross-functional influence. Technical authority in identity and directory services. Risk-driven decision-making. Excellent communication and executive presentation skills. Ability to operate within a complex, global matrix organisation. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Head of Identity & Access Governance (IAG)Location: London - Hybrid - 3 days on siteDepartment: BISO OfficeReports to: BISOType: Full-Time,PermanentSPONSORSHIP UNAVAILABLERole Summary:The Head of Identity& Access Governance is a senior strategic leader responsible for definingand executing the global Identity Security and Zero Trust roadmap across acomplex international organisation. This role leads enterprise-wide governanceof digital identities, access models, controls, and technologies, ensuringsecure-by-design access for employees, partners, and systems across multipleregions.The ideal candidatecombines deep expertise in Identity Governance, Zero Trust architectures,Active Directory / Entra ID, and identity transformation with strongleadership, stakeholder influence, and operating-model experience.Key Responsibilities1. Strategic Leadership & Roadmap Ownership Develop and own the global Identity & Access Governance strategy, aligned to business objectives and the enterprise cyber roadmap. Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organisation's Zero Trust security model, including identity as the new perimeter. Define the multi-year roadmap covering identity governance, PAM, role engineering, directory services, automation, and identity analytics. 2. Identity Governance Oversight Set enterprise-wide policies, standards, and controls governing user access, privileged access, and system entitlements. Ensure consistent governance across all regions and business units, including federated environments and third-party access. Oversee Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) lifecycle automation and risk-based access models. 3. Technology Leadership (AD, Entra ID & IAMPlatforms) Own the strategy and governance model for Active Directory (AD), Entra ID (Azure AD), and domain services across the enterprise. Lead or advise on major technical initiatives such as consolidations, domain modernisation, AD hardening, conditional access, and authentication standards. Oversee selection, architecture, and operation of IAG and PAM tools - OKTA 4. Zero Trust & Access Transformation Champion a holistic Zero Trust vision covering identity, device, network, application, and data security. Define principles such as least privilege, continuous validation, segmentation, and risk-adaptive access. Drive adoption across business functions, technology teams, and geographic regions. 5. Governance, Compliance & Risk Management Ensure identity processes comply with global standards and regulations (ISO 27001, NIST, SOX, GDPR, industry-specific controls). Lead IAG risk assessments, audit readiness, control testing, and remediation activities. Provide executive reporting on identity risk posture, programme maturity, and KPIs. 6. People Leadership & Operating Model Lead and grow a global Identity Governance team responsible for strategy, governance, engineering, and operations. Build effective partnership models with IT Operations, Cloud Engineering, Security Architecture, HR, and Global Business Units. Establish a federated identity operating model with clear accountability and measurement. 7. Innovation & Continuous Improvement Evaluate emerging technologies Drive automation to streamline access provisioning, certifications, and privileged access processes. Promote a culture of secure digital identity and user-centric access experience. Skills, Experience & QualificationsEssential 10+ years' experience in Identity & Access Management, with at least 5 years in strategic or leadership roles. Proven experience managing identity services across global, multi-region, multi-forest environments. Deep understanding of Active Directory, Entra ID, authentication protocols, and directory security. Demonstrable ownership of Zero Trust strategy implementation at enterprise scale. Strong background in IAG technologies. Experience with Privileged Access Management (CyberArk, BeyondTrust, etc.). Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across senior business and technical audiences. Key Competencies Strategic vision with the ability to execute at scale. Strong leadership and cross-functional influence. Technical authority in identity and directory services. Risk-driven decision-making. Excellent communication and executive presentation skills. Ability to operate within a complex, global matrix organisation. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Are you a Python Developer who loves turning data into business impact? Handle are currently working with a market leading publishing business who are looking for a Senior Python Engineer to join their Growth & Analytics team. You'll be working hands-on with Python, APIs, databases, and large datasets to help build the next generation of internal tools that power marketing, analytics, and commercial strategy. Key responsibilities - Build and maintain Python-based systems and tools that drive real business value Integrate data from multiple sources - APIs, databases, and external platforms Improve existing systems, making them faster, more reliable, and easier to use Work with stakeholders across marketing, analytics, and editorial to understand their needs and translate them into working solutions Optimise applications for performance and scalability Contribute to code reviews, documentation, and best practices for the team Support early-stage adoption of AI and automation in workflows Candidate requirements - Strong Python experience with hands-on coding skills Comfortable working with large datasets using Pandas or similar libraries Solid SQL knowledge and experience with relational databases Experience working with APIs and integrating multiple data sources Familiarity with Git or other version control tools Comfortable in Linux/MacOS environments and scripting (Bash, cron jobs) Strong problem-solving skills and independent delivery mindset Able to collaborate across time zones and work flexibly with US teams Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Are you a Python Developer who loves turning data into business impact? Handle are currently working with a market leading publishing business who are looking for a Senior Python Engineer to join their Growth & Analytics team. You'll be working hands-on with Python, APIs, databases, and large datasets to help build the next generation of internal tools that power marketing, analytics, and commercial strategy. Key responsibilities - Build and maintain Python-based systems and tools that drive real business value Integrate data from multiple sources - APIs, databases, and external platforms Improve existing systems, making them faster, more reliable, and easier to use Work with stakeholders across marketing, analytics, and editorial to understand their needs and translate them into working solutions Optimise applications for performance and scalability Contribute to code reviews, documentation, and best practices for the team Support early-stage adoption of AI and automation in workflows Candidate requirements - Strong Python experience with hands-on coding skills Comfortable working with large datasets using Pandas or similar libraries Solid SQL knowledge and experience with relational databases Experience working with APIs and integrating multiple data sources Familiarity with Git or other version control tools Comfortable in Linux/MacOS environments and scripting (Bash, cron jobs) Strong problem-solving skills and independent delivery mindset Able to collaborate across time zones and work flexibly with US teams Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Head of Procurement My client is a leader in the rural fibre industry, delivering high-speed broadband to communities traditionally underserved by major network providers. With continued growth and ongoing operational transformation, they are seeking a Head of Procurement to lead a lean, high-impact procurement function and strengthen commercial discipline across the organisation. The Role Take full ownership of a diverse £100m+ procurement portfolio spanning network build, civils, fibre deployment, telecoms equipment, field services and corporate spend. Lead and develop a small, close-knit procurement team, building capability, shaping processes and embedding strong governance. Establish and maintain robust supplier frameworks to improve quality, delivery performance, compliance and commercial accountability across the supply chain. Support fast-paced network rollout programmes by enhancing efficiency, standardising procurement processes and leveraging systems (e.g., Salesforce, ERP/analytics tools) to improve visibility and control. Identify opportunities for cost efficiencies and improved commercial outcomes while supporting long-term strategic objectives. Collaborate closely with operations, finance and technology teams to align procurement with build pace and business priorities. What My Client's Looking For A seasoned procurement leader from telecoms, broadband, utilities, engineering, construction or other operationally fast-moving sectors. Strong commercial and negotiation skills with a track record of driving supplier performance and cost improvements. Confident in applying technology to modernise, digitise and streamline procurement operations. A hands-on leader who thrives running a smaller team, building capability and driving positive cultural change. Benefits 5% employer / 5% employee pension Health cashback scheme 25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday + special leave Buy/sell up to 5 days Enhanced family leave High street discounts Free on-site parking Regular training & social events
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Head of Procurement My client is a leader in the rural fibre industry, delivering high-speed broadband to communities traditionally underserved by major network providers. With continued growth and ongoing operational transformation, they are seeking a Head of Procurement to lead a lean, high-impact procurement function and strengthen commercial discipline across the organisation. The Role Take full ownership of a diverse £100m+ procurement portfolio spanning network build, civils, fibre deployment, telecoms equipment, field services and corporate spend. Lead and develop a small, close-knit procurement team, building capability, shaping processes and embedding strong governance. Establish and maintain robust supplier frameworks to improve quality, delivery performance, compliance and commercial accountability across the supply chain. Support fast-paced network rollout programmes by enhancing efficiency, standardising procurement processes and leveraging systems (e.g., Salesforce, ERP/analytics tools) to improve visibility and control. Identify opportunities for cost efficiencies and improved commercial outcomes while supporting long-term strategic objectives. Collaborate closely with operations, finance and technology teams to align procurement with build pace and business priorities. What My Client's Looking For A seasoned procurement leader from telecoms, broadband, utilities, engineering, construction or other operationally fast-moving sectors. Strong commercial and negotiation skills with a track record of driving supplier performance and cost improvements. Confident in applying technology to modernise, digitise and streamline procurement operations. A hands-on leader who thrives running a smaller team, building capability and driving positive cultural change. Benefits 5% employer / 5% employee pension Health cashback scheme 25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday + special leave Buy/sell up to 5 days Enhanced family leave High street discounts Free on-site parking Regular training & social events
Data Engineer- SAP 5 Days per week onsite - East Midlands £500-£550 P/D Outside IR35Come and work with us as we continue to build and enhance our data capability, supporting the delivery of high-quality, reliable data solutions across the business.We are currently seeking an experienced Data Engineer to design, build and optimise scalable data pipelines and datasets that support reporting, analytics and business decision-making. This role will play a key part in transforming data from core systems including SAP, Excel and cloud platforms into structured, trusted and accessible outputs, particularly for use in Power BI.This is a hands-on role, well suited to someone who can combine strong technical data engineering skills with a practical understanding of business reporting needs.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, build and maintain robust data pipelines to ingest and transform data from SAP, Excel and cloud-based systemsDevelop and manage structured datasets for reporting, analytics and business intelligenceWrite and optimise SQL queries, views and transformations to support downstream reportingSupport the design of logical data models, ontologies and business data definitionsEnsure data quality, integrity and consistency across systems and reporting outputsCollaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable data solutionsPrepare clean, reliable datasets for Power BI dashboards and reportingTroubleshoot data issues and improve reliability and accuracy of outputsDocument data flows, transformations and structuresContribute to data standards, governance and best practiceKey Experience RequiredProven experience in a Data Engineer or similar roleStrong SQL skills with the ability to write efficient and maintainable queriesSolid understanding of data modelling, structures and transformation logicExperience working with SAP data for reporting or analyticsStrong experience handling and structuring Excel-based dataExperience working with cloud-based data environmentsExperience preparing data for Power BI or similar BI toolsUnderstanding of data quality, governance and data management principlesStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsAbility to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders If this sounds like you, please get in touch!
Apr 01, 2026
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Data Engineer- SAP 5 Days per week onsite - East Midlands £500-£550 P/D Outside IR35Come and work with us as we continue to build and enhance our data capability, supporting the delivery of high-quality, reliable data solutions across the business.We are currently seeking an experienced Data Engineer to design, build and optimise scalable data pipelines and datasets that support reporting, analytics and business decision-making. This role will play a key part in transforming data from core systems including SAP, Excel and cloud platforms into structured, trusted and accessible outputs, particularly for use in Power BI.This is a hands-on role, well suited to someone who can combine strong technical data engineering skills with a practical understanding of business reporting needs.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, build and maintain robust data pipelines to ingest and transform data from SAP, Excel and cloud-based systemsDevelop and manage structured datasets for reporting, analytics and business intelligenceWrite and optimise SQL queries, views and transformations to support downstream reportingSupport the design of logical data models, ontologies and business data definitionsEnsure data quality, integrity and consistency across systems and reporting outputsCollaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable data solutionsPrepare clean, reliable datasets for Power BI dashboards and reportingTroubleshoot data issues and improve reliability and accuracy of outputsDocument data flows, transformations and structuresContribute to data standards, governance and best practiceKey Experience RequiredProven experience in a Data Engineer or similar roleStrong SQL skills with the ability to write efficient and maintainable queriesSolid understanding of data modelling, structures and transformation logicExperience working with SAP data for reporting or analyticsStrong experience handling and structuring Excel-based dataExperience working with cloud-based data environmentsExperience preparing data for Power BI or similar BI toolsUnderstanding of data quality, governance and data management principlesStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsAbility to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders If this sounds like you, please get in touch!
BACKEND ENGINEER - LONDON (WATERLOO, HYBRID) KEY POINTS Salary up to £75,000 Hybrid working - 3 days per week in Waterloo, London Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, AWS & Docker Building real-time AI solutions within the sports industry ABOUT THE CLIENT We're supporting a rapidly growing, AI-focused organisation operating within the sports analytics space. Due to continued product expansion, they're looking for a Backend Engineer with 3+ years' commercial experience to help scale and enhance their core systems. You'll be joining a small, highly capable team where engineers take ownership and have a direct impact on product direction and technical decisions. THE BENEFITS Hybrid working (3 days per week in Waterloo) Salary up to £75,000 Real ownership of backend architecture and deployments Exposure to cutting-edge AI and real-time data systems Fast-paced, collaborative engineering environment THE BACKEND ENGINEER ROLE: You'll design, build, and maintain high-performance APIs using Python and FastAPI, working with large volumes of live sports data. The systems are real-time and data-heavy, so experience with asynchronous programming and scalable backend architecture is important. You'll work closely with the wider team to iterate quickly on new features, optimise performance, and ensure stable production deployments across AWS infrastructure using Docker. A genuine passion for sport is essential. You'll be working with complex sports data and logic daily, so understanding the game behind the numbers is key. BACKEND ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS 3+ years' commercial experience in backend development Strong Python experience FastAPI PostgreSQL Docker AWS Experience building scalable, real-time systems Passion for sport TO BE CONSIDERED: Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via . For further information please call me on / . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLS Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, AWS, Docker, Backend Development, API Design, Real-Time Systems, Software Engineering, Sports Data
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
BACKEND ENGINEER - LONDON (WATERLOO, HYBRID) KEY POINTS Salary up to £75,000 Hybrid working - 3 days per week in Waterloo, London Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, AWS & Docker Building real-time AI solutions within the sports industry ABOUT THE CLIENT We're supporting a rapidly growing, AI-focused organisation operating within the sports analytics space. Due to continued product expansion, they're looking for a Backend Engineer with 3+ years' commercial experience to help scale and enhance their core systems. You'll be joining a small, highly capable team where engineers take ownership and have a direct impact on product direction and technical decisions. THE BENEFITS Hybrid working (3 days per week in Waterloo) Salary up to £75,000 Real ownership of backend architecture and deployments Exposure to cutting-edge AI and real-time data systems Fast-paced, collaborative engineering environment THE BACKEND ENGINEER ROLE: You'll design, build, and maintain high-performance APIs using Python and FastAPI, working with large volumes of live sports data. The systems are real-time and data-heavy, so experience with asynchronous programming and scalable backend architecture is important. You'll work closely with the wider team to iterate quickly on new features, optimise performance, and ensure stable production deployments across AWS infrastructure using Docker. A genuine passion for sport is essential. You'll be working with complex sports data and logic daily, so understanding the game behind the numbers is key. BACKEND ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS 3+ years' commercial experience in backend development Strong Python experience FastAPI PostgreSQL Docker AWS Experience building scalable, real-time systems Passion for sport TO BE CONSIDERED: Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via . For further information please call me on / . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLS Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, AWS, Docker, Backend Development, API Design, Real-Time Systems, Software Engineering, Sports Data
FULL STACK ENGINEER - LONDON (WATERLOO, HYBRID) KEY POINTS Salary up to £75,000 Hybrid working - 3 days per week in Waterloo, London Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, React or Next.js End-to-end ownership across frontend and backend ABOUT THE CLIENT We're working with an ambitious AI-driven organisation building advanced analytics products within the sports sector. Due to continued growth, they're looking for a Full Stack Engineer with 3+ years' experience to take ownership across both frontend and backend development. This is a role for someone who enjoys autonomy, thrives in a small team, and wants to help shape product and technical direction in a fast-evolving environment. THE BENEFITS Hybrid working (3 days per week in Waterloo) Salary up to £75,000 Ownership across the full development lifecycle Exposure to AI-powered sports analytics products High-impact role within a growing team THE FULL STACK ENGINEER ROLE: You'll be responsible for building and deploying modern, data-driven applications. On the frontend, you'll work with React and/or Next.js to deliver clean, responsive user experiences. On the backend, you'll design and maintain APIs using Python and FastAPI, ensuring systems are scalable and performant. You'll work extensively with real-time sports data, translating complex logic into clean, maintainable code. Experience with AWS and Docker in production environments is highly desirable. A genuine interest in sport is non-negotiable. FULL STACK ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS 3+ years' commercial software development experience Strong Python and FastAPI experience PostgreSQL React or Next.js AWS Docker Experience building and deploying full-stack applications Passion for sport TO BE CONSIDERED: Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via . For further information please call me on / . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLS Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, React, Next.js, AWS, Docker, Full Stack Development, Software Engineering, Real-Time Applications, Sports Analytics
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
FULL STACK ENGINEER - LONDON (WATERLOO, HYBRID) KEY POINTS Salary up to £75,000 Hybrid working - 3 days per week in Waterloo, London Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, React or Next.js End-to-end ownership across frontend and backend ABOUT THE CLIENT We're working with an ambitious AI-driven organisation building advanced analytics products within the sports sector. Due to continued growth, they're looking for a Full Stack Engineer with 3+ years' experience to take ownership across both frontend and backend development. This is a role for someone who enjoys autonomy, thrives in a small team, and wants to help shape product and technical direction in a fast-evolving environment. THE BENEFITS Hybrid working (3 days per week in Waterloo) Salary up to £75,000 Ownership across the full development lifecycle Exposure to AI-powered sports analytics products High-impact role within a growing team THE FULL STACK ENGINEER ROLE: You'll be responsible for building and deploying modern, data-driven applications. On the frontend, you'll work with React and/or Next.js to deliver clean, responsive user experiences. On the backend, you'll design and maintain APIs using Python and FastAPI, ensuring systems are scalable and performant. You'll work extensively with real-time sports data, translating complex logic into clean, maintainable code. Experience with AWS and Docker in production environments is highly desirable. A genuine interest in sport is non-negotiable. FULL STACK ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS 3+ years' commercial software development experience Strong Python and FastAPI experience PostgreSQL React or Next.js AWS Docker Experience building and deploying full-stack applications Passion for sport TO BE CONSIDERED: Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via . For further information please call me on / . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLS Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, React, Next.js, AWS, Docker, Full Stack Development, Software Engineering, Real-Time Applications, Sports Analytics
Job Title - Senior Data Manager Location - Manchester, UK Type - Contract Job Description: About the role The Trips Data Governance team manages data for all aspects of trips, excluding stays, enabling teams to understand and improve business performance and customer experience. They are currently seeking an experienced Data Manager to join their impactful Data Governance team to support the critical SAP Rise migration program. About the SAP Rise program: The programme is a key business modernisation initiative to migrate the current Booking Transport (BTL) SAP instance to a standardised cloud-based ERP system. The programme will introduce an interim architecture between the current platform and the SAP S/4 RISE ecosystem to test processes, data quality and governance, data contracts, and new capabilities, while supporting the transition to the North Star architecture where data flows directly from a modernised enterprise order platform. Role Overview: In this role, a Senior Data Manager combines technical knowledge, business insight, and expert communication to provide critical information about data systems. This position focuses on supporting business needs with high-quality data through monitoring, issue detection, impact quantification, end-to-end data corrections, standardization, and architectural optimization. A key aspect of the role is to advocate for a Data Quality mindset across the organization. You will report to a Senior Manager and collaborate with other Data Managers on strategic objectives for data quality, governance, metadata management and regulatory compliance. This is a hands-on role where you will work closely with Business Analysts, Data Engineers, Data Scientists, and Insights Analysts to build deliverables required for the SAP Rise program. Roles & Responsibilities As a Senior Data Manager I (Level G), your required competencies include: Independence in: AI & Ethics: Independent in ethical data handling, responsible AI, compliance, knowledge & prompt engineering, and AI application in Data Management. Change & Project Mgt.: Independent in change management, planning, monitoring & delivery, stakeholder management, and DQ implementation. Critical Thinking: Independent in decision making, and DQ - investigate & resolve. Data & Info. Management: Independent in MDM integrations, MDM policies, document & content lifecycle, document & content classification, data risk identification, data risk decision, data risk mitigation, metadata management, and data lifecycle management. Effective Communication: Independent in communication basics, cross-cultural relationships, and tailored messaging & motivational communication. Privacy & Security: Independent in high-pressure communication, regulatory knowledge, vulnerability & mitigation, and compliance-by-design. Software & Analytics: Independent in coding, visualisation, and Data Mgt. Adoption. Stewardship: Independent in identification & training. Strategy & Policy: Independent in data management strategy, policies, standards & playbooks, and maturity model & assessment. Solution Design: Independent in solution requirements. Expertise Critical Thinking: Expertise in root cause analysis. Data & Info. Management: Expertise in MDM requirements. Software & Analytics: Expertise in analysis (both listed entries), Data Mgt. Integration, and DQ Dimensions & Rules. Solution Design: Expertise in solution monitoring & iteration. Stewardship: Expertise in advocacy & support. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 01, 2026
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Job Title - Senior Data Manager Location - Manchester, UK Type - Contract Job Description: About the role The Trips Data Governance team manages data for all aspects of trips, excluding stays, enabling teams to understand and improve business performance and customer experience. They are currently seeking an experienced Data Manager to join their impactful Data Governance team to support the critical SAP Rise migration program. About the SAP Rise program: The programme is a key business modernisation initiative to migrate the current Booking Transport (BTL) SAP instance to a standardised cloud-based ERP system. The programme will introduce an interim architecture between the current platform and the SAP S/4 RISE ecosystem to test processes, data quality and governance, data contracts, and new capabilities, while supporting the transition to the North Star architecture where data flows directly from a modernised enterprise order platform. Role Overview: In this role, a Senior Data Manager combines technical knowledge, business insight, and expert communication to provide critical information about data systems. This position focuses on supporting business needs with high-quality data through monitoring, issue detection, impact quantification, end-to-end data corrections, standardization, and architectural optimization. A key aspect of the role is to advocate for a Data Quality mindset across the organization. You will report to a Senior Manager and collaborate with other Data Managers on strategic objectives for data quality, governance, metadata management and regulatory compliance. This is a hands-on role where you will work closely with Business Analysts, Data Engineers, Data Scientists, and Insights Analysts to build deliverables required for the SAP Rise program. Roles & Responsibilities As a Senior Data Manager I (Level G), your required competencies include: Independence in: AI & Ethics: Independent in ethical data handling, responsible AI, compliance, knowledge & prompt engineering, and AI application in Data Management. Change & Project Mgt.: Independent in change management, planning, monitoring & delivery, stakeholder management, and DQ implementation. Critical Thinking: Independent in decision making, and DQ - investigate & resolve. Data & Info. Management: Independent in MDM integrations, MDM policies, document & content lifecycle, document & content classification, data risk identification, data risk decision, data risk mitigation, metadata management, and data lifecycle management. Effective Communication: Independent in communication basics, cross-cultural relationships, and tailored messaging & motivational communication. Privacy & Security: Independent in high-pressure communication, regulatory knowledge, vulnerability & mitigation, and compliance-by-design. Software & Analytics: Independent in coding, visualisation, and Data Mgt. Adoption. Stewardship: Independent in identification & training. Strategy & Policy: Independent in data management strategy, policies, standards & playbooks, and maturity model & assessment. Solution Design: Independent in solution requirements. Expertise Critical Thinking: Expertise in root cause analysis. Data & Info. Management: Expertise in MDM requirements. Software & Analytics: Expertise in analysis (both listed entries), Data Mgt. Integration, and DQ Dimensions & Rules. Solution Design: Expertise in solution monitoring & iteration. Stewardship: Expertise in advocacy & support. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.