Project Manager Position Description The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named one of the 'World's Best Employers' by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. In response to new developments within the Skynet 5 Programme, the Space, Defence and Intelligence (SDI) Business Unit is seeking a Project Manager to lead the delivery of a new change initiative and oversee the day-to-day management of the delivery team. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to be a sole UK National and hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This position will be a hybrid position, working out of our site in Leatherhead. Your future duties and responsibilities Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you will be accountable for all aspects of project delivery - from planning and execution to client engagement and continuous improvement. This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to shape outcomes on a significant programme within CGI. As the Project Manager, you will: • Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of the change within the Skynet 5 Programme. • Drive continuous improvement across delivery processes and team performance. • Oversee day-to-day live service activities, ensuring service continuity and availability. • Foster a collaborative "one-team" culture aligned with CGI values and client success. Required qualifications to be successful in this role Essential: • Minimum two years' experience in project or delivery management roles. • Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver against expectations. • Proficient in financial tracking and reporting for project performance. • Strong ability to build trust and communicate effectively across senior and technical stakeholders. • Familiarity with software delivery lifecycles; experience in Agile and/or DevOps environments highly beneficial. • Demonstrated commitment to learning, adapting, and enhancing delivery practices. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to brief senior leadership clearly. Desirable: • Project management certifications (e.g. PRINCE2, AgilePM, PMI) • Experience working on SatCom or similar SDI projects Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
Project Manager Position Description The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named one of the 'World's Best Employers' by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. In response to new developments within the Skynet 5 Programme, the Space, Defence and Intelligence (SDI) Business Unit is seeking a Project Manager to lead the delivery of a new change initiative and oversee the day-to-day management of the delivery team. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to be a sole UK National and hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This position will be a hybrid position, working out of our site in Leatherhead. Your future duties and responsibilities Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you will be accountable for all aspects of project delivery - from planning and execution to client engagement and continuous improvement. This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to shape outcomes on a significant programme within CGI. As the Project Manager, you will: • Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of the change within the Skynet 5 Programme. • Drive continuous improvement across delivery processes and team performance. • Oversee day-to-day live service activities, ensuring service continuity and availability. • Foster a collaborative "one-team" culture aligned with CGI values and client success. Required qualifications to be successful in this role Essential: • Minimum two years' experience in project or delivery management roles. • Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver against expectations. • Proficient in financial tracking and reporting for project performance. • Strong ability to build trust and communicate effectively across senior and technical stakeholders. • Familiarity with software delivery lifecycles; experience in Agile and/or DevOps environments highly beneficial. • Demonstrated commitment to learning, adapting, and enhancing delivery practices. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to brief senior leadership clearly. Desirable: • Project management certifications (e.g. PRINCE2, AgilePM, PMI) • Experience working on SatCom or similar SDI projects Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Your new company On behalf of Birmingham City Council (BCC), one of the largest local authorities in Europe, we are recruiting a Compliance Advisor Team Leader to support a critical statutory programme. BCC serves a diverse population and is committed to high standards of governance, safeguarding and compliance, underpinned by strong values around equality, inclusion and public service. This opportunity sits at the heart of ensuring the Council continues to meet its legal and regulatory obligations while supporting its workforce. Your new role This is a six-month contract, with the potential for extension, focused on leading the delivery of a high volume, three-year DBS recheck programme covering approximately 2,000 BCC employees. Working 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday, you will be based in Birmingham City Centre with a hybrid working arrangement requiring a minimum of two days per week in the office. In this role, you will lead and manage a small compliance team, working closely with Heads of HR, the Interim Head of Resourcing and Compliance, and key stakeholders to ensure DBS and Right to Work policies are delivered in a fully compliant manner. You will oversee the end-to-end delivery of the recheck programme, including cleansing and correcting existing data, resolving discrepancies, issuing DBS checks via Experian, tracking progress through Oracle and supporting spreadsheets, and producing accurate weekly management information. You will act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance on the correct level of DBS checks, contributing to the DBS Panel, escalating risks or delays, and supporting the transition of the recheck process into a sustainable business-as-usual model once the project completes. Throughout, you will ensure GDPR and sensitive personal data are handled appropriately and promote BCC's values, behaviours and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. What you'll need to succeed To be successful, you will have strong experience in DBS and Right to Work compliance within a complex organisation and a solid understanding of relevant legal and regulatory frameworks. You will have proven experience of leading or supervising a small team and delivering high-volume, time-critical compliance programmes, with excellent planning, prioritisation and stakeholder management skills. A high level of data accuracy and confidence working with HR systems and spreadsheets is essential, as is the ability to investigate issues, resolve errors at source and produce clear, reliable reports. You will be confident communicating with employees at all levels, able to provide clear guidance, follow up robustly to meet deadlines, and escalate risks appropriately. A proactive, organised and values-led approach will be key to succeeding in this fast-paced environment. What you'll get in return In return, you will receive an hourly rate of £18.61 PAYE plus holiday allowance, equivalent to £20.86 per hour in total. You will gain valuable experience leading a high-profile compliance programme within a major local authority, working from a central Birmingham location with hybrid flexibility. This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on organisational compliance and safeguarding, while developing your leadership and project delivery experience within the public sector. 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 14, 2026
Seasonal
Your new company On behalf of Birmingham City Council (BCC), one of the largest local authorities in Europe, we are recruiting a Compliance Advisor Team Leader to support a critical statutory programme. BCC serves a diverse population and is committed to high standards of governance, safeguarding and compliance, underpinned by strong values around equality, inclusion and public service. This opportunity sits at the heart of ensuring the Council continues to meet its legal and regulatory obligations while supporting its workforce. Your new role This is a six-month contract, with the potential for extension, focused on leading the delivery of a high volume, three-year DBS recheck programme covering approximately 2,000 BCC employees. Working 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday, you will be based in Birmingham City Centre with a hybrid working arrangement requiring a minimum of two days per week in the office. In this role, you will lead and manage a small compliance team, working closely with Heads of HR, the Interim Head of Resourcing and Compliance, and key stakeholders to ensure DBS and Right to Work policies are delivered in a fully compliant manner. You will oversee the end-to-end delivery of the recheck programme, including cleansing and correcting existing data, resolving discrepancies, issuing DBS checks via Experian, tracking progress through Oracle and supporting spreadsheets, and producing accurate weekly management information. You will act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance on the correct level of DBS checks, contributing to the DBS Panel, escalating risks or delays, and supporting the transition of the recheck process into a sustainable business-as-usual model once the project completes. Throughout, you will ensure GDPR and sensitive personal data are handled appropriately and promote BCC's values, behaviours and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. What you'll need to succeed To be successful, you will have strong experience in DBS and Right to Work compliance within a complex organisation and a solid understanding of relevant legal and regulatory frameworks. You will have proven experience of leading or supervising a small team and delivering high-volume, time-critical compliance programmes, with excellent planning, prioritisation and stakeholder management skills. A high level of data accuracy and confidence working with HR systems and spreadsheets is essential, as is the ability to investigate issues, resolve errors at source and produce clear, reliable reports. You will be confident communicating with employees at all levels, able to provide clear guidance, follow up robustly to meet deadlines, and escalate risks appropriately. A proactive, organised and values-led approach will be key to succeeding in this fast-paced environment. What you'll get in return In return, you will receive an hourly rate of £18.61 PAYE plus holiday allowance, equivalent to £20.86 per hour in total. You will gain valuable experience leading a high-profile compliance programme within a major local authority, working from a central Birmingham location with hybrid flexibility. This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on organisational compliance and safeguarding, while developing your leadership and project delivery experience within the public sector. 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
Facility Specialist Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking. Salary: Starting salary £39,000 (Negotiable dependent on relevant experience / qualifications) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. There is a possibility this role will require shift working. Let us introduce the role At AWE, every role plays a part in delivering a mission of national importance. We are proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For , and we are committed to creating an environment where our people feel trusted, supported and able to thrive. We are seeking a Facility Specialist to support the safe, compliant and effective performance of our facilities across a highly regulated estate. This is a role that places you at the heart of our operations - ensuring our workplaces are secure, efficient and ready to meet the needs of our programme. What you'll do: In this key role, you'll support our Facility Managers to ensure our buildings run smoothly every day. You'll be right at the heart of operations, helping us maintain great environments for our staff, visitors, and contractors. Your responsibilities will include: Overseeing day to day facilities services and ensuring smooth delivery Providing exceptional customer service and building strong relationships Delivering workplace changes to improve user experience Supervising facilities teams and supporting their development Reviewing and approving safe systems of work, enabling effective control and deconfliction Conducting and reviewing risk assessments and workplace inspections Supporting the development of emergency arrangements for your facilities in accordance with Nuclear Licence Condition requirements Ensuring statutory compliance (fire safety, water hygiene, electrical testing, etc.) Monitoring building conditions and resolving issues quickly and effectively Deputise for the Facility Manager as appropriate Who are we looking for? Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don't meet every point below, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application. We're looking for someone who demonstrates professionalism, integrity and a commitment to high standards. You will have: IOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification, if not holding a NEBOSH General Certificate we will support your development to that standard. Previous experience in facilities or health & safety, ideally within a regulated environment would be advantageous Strong knowledge of health & safety and statutory compliance Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills A customer centric mindset and passion for service excellence A proactive, solution focused approach to challenges The ability to stay calm under pressure and think on your feet along with a collaborative spirit and a supportive, team oriented attitude Strong organisational and prioritisation skills The confidence to challenge and make decisions when required Excellent presentation and negotiation abilities You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines. Some reasons we think you'll love it here AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include: 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. Important things you need to know: You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. You will be expected to have or attain French language skills to communicate, both written and oral, to an A2 Level standard as a minimum - training will be provided Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process. We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process. Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston.
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
Facility Specialist Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking. Salary: Starting salary £39,000 (Negotiable dependent on relevant experience / qualifications) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. There is a possibility this role will require shift working. Let us introduce the role At AWE, every role plays a part in delivering a mission of national importance. We are proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For , and we are committed to creating an environment where our people feel trusted, supported and able to thrive. We are seeking a Facility Specialist to support the safe, compliant and effective performance of our facilities across a highly regulated estate. This is a role that places you at the heart of our operations - ensuring our workplaces are secure, efficient and ready to meet the needs of our programme. What you'll do: In this key role, you'll support our Facility Managers to ensure our buildings run smoothly every day. You'll be right at the heart of operations, helping us maintain great environments for our staff, visitors, and contractors. Your responsibilities will include: Overseeing day to day facilities services and ensuring smooth delivery Providing exceptional customer service and building strong relationships Delivering workplace changes to improve user experience Supervising facilities teams and supporting their development Reviewing and approving safe systems of work, enabling effective control and deconfliction Conducting and reviewing risk assessments and workplace inspections Supporting the development of emergency arrangements for your facilities in accordance with Nuclear Licence Condition requirements Ensuring statutory compliance (fire safety, water hygiene, electrical testing, etc.) Monitoring building conditions and resolving issues quickly and effectively Deputise for the Facility Manager as appropriate Who are we looking for? Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don't meet every point below, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application. We're looking for someone who demonstrates professionalism, integrity and a commitment to high standards. You will have: IOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification, if not holding a NEBOSH General Certificate we will support your development to that standard. Previous experience in facilities or health & safety, ideally within a regulated environment would be advantageous Strong knowledge of health & safety and statutory compliance Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills A customer centric mindset and passion for service excellence A proactive, solution focused approach to challenges The ability to stay calm under pressure and think on your feet along with a collaborative spirit and a supportive, team oriented attitude Strong organisational and prioritisation skills The confidence to challenge and make decisions when required Excellent presentation and negotiation abilities You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines. Some reasons we think you'll love it here AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include: 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. Important things you need to know: You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. You will be expected to have or attain French language skills to communicate, both written and oral, to an A2 Level standard as a minimum - training will be provided Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process. We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process. Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Job Title: Principal Developer Team Lead Salary: £51,400 - £68,800 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid Contract: Permanent This Principal Developer Team Lead position offers a pivotal opportunity to shape the technical future of a world-renowned academic organisation. You'll spearhead the migration of enterprise systems to cutting-edge cloud-native AWS architectures, while balancing hands-on technical leadership with people management responsibilities. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role We're seeking a hands-on Principal Developer Team Lead to drive the technical transformation of our Exam Technology Organisation as we migrate legacy enterprise applications to modern, cloud-native architectures on AWS. You'll balance technical leadership with people management, leading a team of 4-8 developers while establishing the foundations for our future technology stack. Your initial focus will be on two strategic priorities: Evolving our SRE function - Building the DevOps infrastructure, automation, and tooling that enables Site Reliability Engineering practices across development and operations teams Advancing our AI development practice - Establishing standards, frameworks, and best practices for responsibly integrating AI capabilities into our education platforms. What You'll Do Technical Leadership Lead migration of legacy applications to cloud-native AWS architectures Build DevOps automation to support SRE practices Establish AI/ML development standards and frameworks Set observability, monitoring, and incident response standards Promote best practices in web, event-driven, and cloud-native technologies Provide technical expertise and oversee code reviews People Leadership Manage and mentor a team of 4-8 developers, providing coaching, development plan Identifying training needs in AI/ML and SRE. Support recruitment and foster a culture of continual improvement and wellbeing. Delivery & Collaboration Deliver software in agile squads Collaborate with architects, SREs, product owners, and infrastructure teams Liaise with stakeholders to identify education sector needs Plan and estimate migrations and feature delivery Coordinate with service management, security, and AWS experts About you Essentialexperience Degree or equivalent Proven technical team leadership Skilled in two or more modern programming languages Experience with AWS cloud and infrastructure DevOps skills: automation, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code Understanding of SRE and observability Experience in web-apps and modern frameworks Strong communicator with technical and non-technical audiences Technical Expertise CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and developer tooling Observability tools, monitoring, logging, and alerting systems Responsible AI practices and governance Event-driven architecture and microservices patterns Software design patterns and scalability best practices Security principles in cloud environments Leadership Qualities Ability to set technical standards and provide thought leadership Experience balancing people management with hands-on contribution Strong mentoring and coaching skills Collaborative approach that builds trust across teams Passion for continuous learning in AI/ML and DevOps Promotes inclusion and continuous improvement You'll be instrumental in our digital transformation, establishing the foundations for reliable, innovative systems that serve millions of learners, teachers, and researchers worldwide. By evolving our SRE function and advancing our AI practice, you'll empower teams to deliver high-performance solutions while responsibly harnessing cutting-edge technologies. If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 16th April 2026. As part of the application process you can expect: Two questions to select one answer from multiple options. A 15-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager. First stage interview via MS Teams or in person. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by email in advance of your interview. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Principal Developer Team Lead Salary: £51,400 - £68,800 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid Contract: Permanent This Principal Developer Team Lead position offers a pivotal opportunity to shape the technical future of a world-renowned academic organisation. You'll spearhead the migration of enterprise systems to cutting-edge cloud-native AWS architectures, while balancing hands-on technical leadership with people management responsibilities. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role We're seeking a hands-on Principal Developer Team Lead to drive the technical transformation of our Exam Technology Organisation as we migrate legacy enterprise applications to modern, cloud-native architectures on AWS. You'll balance technical leadership with people management, leading a team of 4-8 developers while establishing the foundations for our future technology stack. Your initial focus will be on two strategic priorities: Evolving our SRE function - Building the DevOps infrastructure, automation, and tooling that enables Site Reliability Engineering practices across development and operations teams Advancing our AI development practice - Establishing standards, frameworks, and best practices for responsibly integrating AI capabilities into our education platforms. What You'll Do Technical Leadership Lead migration of legacy applications to cloud-native AWS architectures Build DevOps automation to support SRE practices Establish AI/ML development standards and frameworks Set observability, monitoring, and incident response standards Promote best practices in web, event-driven, and cloud-native technologies Provide technical expertise and oversee code reviews People Leadership Manage and mentor a team of 4-8 developers, providing coaching, development plan Identifying training needs in AI/ML and SRE. Support recruitment and foster a culture of continual improvement and wellbeing. Delivery & Collaboration Deliver software in agile squads Collaborate with architects, SREs, product owners, and infrastructure teams Liaise with stakeholders to identify education sector needs Plan and estimate migrations and feature delivery Coordinate with service management, security, and AWS experts About you Essentialexperience Degree or equivalent Proven technical team leadership Skilled in two or more modern programming languages Experience with AWS cloud and infrastructure DevOps skills: automation, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code Understanding of SRE and observability Experience in web-apps and modern frameworks Strong communicator with technical and non-technical audiences Technical Expertise CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and developer tooling Observability tools, monitoring, logging, and alerting systems Responsible AI practices and governance Event-driven architecture and microservices patterns Software design patterns and scalability best practices Security principles in cloud environments Leadership Qualities Ability to set technical standards and provide thought leadership Experience balancing people management with hands-on contribution Strong mentoring and coaching skills Collaborative approach that builds trust across teams Passion for continuous learning in AI/ML and DevOps Promotes inclusion and continuous improvement You'll be instrumental in our digital transformation, establishing the foundations for reliable, innovative systems that serve millions of learners, teachers, and researchers worldwide. By evolving our SRE function and advancing our AI practice, you'll empower teams to deliver high-performance solutions while responsibly harnessing cutting-edge technologies. If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 16th April 2026. As part of the application process you can expect: Two questions to select one answer from multiple options. A 15-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager. First stage interview via MS Teams or in person. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by email in advance of your interview. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
Product Development/Merchandiser Retail Fashion Brands Keighley - Skipton side £26,500 - £28,000 Hybrid may be Available one day a week after training. I have a superb role for a great business that is renowned globally for their excellent products and services to their International Retail clients. You will need to be highly numerate, efficient, analytical and a super positive attitude to join this fun and unique team, managing their clients product development and purchase merchandise. The role is based at their main Skipton head office and hours are Monday-Friday 08.00 - 16.00 I need you to have some previous experience of working within a Product development, buying or merchandising environment and ideally will have had exposure to expediting high volumes and products within a retail or product Industry. A good understanding of merchandising responsibilities including critical path management is desired. You will definitely need excellent Excel skills. Product development specification, design, sampling, preparing and updating costing Product management inventory planning and monitoring, logistics, system setup Pricing negotiate cost prices working closely with KAM(s) Build on and maintain excellent relationships with clients Work closely with KAM(s) to achieve required outcome of projects Customer management order processing and monitoring Managing and maintaining Web Order System. Attributes Demonstrate relentless persistence to get the job done Capable of making decisions and using your initiative in pressurised situations Time management working to deadlines within critical paths, being proactive and high level of responsiveness Project management prioritise, advise and oversee other members of the team internally and overseas Product knowledge personally gaining and sharing of ideas, new techniques and materials with others in the business Systems knowledge Navision, Umbrella, Microsoft 365 including Teams, Sharepoint, Teams, Web Order System, Adobe The salary is dependent on experience and benefits are great and your future career prospects are excellent, so please take advantage of this super opportunity working for a brilliant brand. I look forward to receiving your application. Lisa FARR Associates Recruitment Specialist
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
Product Development/Merchandiser Retail Fashion Brands Keighley - Skipton side £26,500 - £28,000 Hybrid may be Available one day a week after training. I have a superb role for a great business that is renowned globally for their excellent products and services to their International Retail clients. You will need to be highly numerate, efficient, analytical and a super positive attitude to join this fun and unique team, managing their clients product development and purchase merchandise. The role is based at their main Skipton head office and hours are Monday-Friday 08.00 - 16.00 I need you to have some previous experience of working within a Product development, buying or merchandising environment and ideally will have had exposure to expediting high volumes and products within a retail or product Industry. A good understanding of merchandising responsibilities including critical path management is desired. You will definitely need excellent Excel skills. Product development specification, design, sampling, preparing and updating costing Product management inventory planning and monitoring, logistics, system setup Pricing negotiate cost prices working closely with KAM(s) Build on and maintain excellent relationships with clients Work closely with KAM(s) to achieve required outcome of projects Customer management order processing and monitoring Managing and maintaining Web Order System. Attributes Demonstrate relentless persistence to get the job done Capable of making decisions and using your initiative in pressurised situations Time management working to deadlines within critical paths, being proactive and high level of responsiveness Project management prioritise, advise and oversee other members of the team internally and overseas Product knowledge personally gaining and sharing of ideas, new techniques and materials with others in the business Systems knowledge Navision, Umbrella, Microsoft 365 including Teams, Sharepoint, Teams, Web Order System, Adobe The salary is dependent on experience and benefits are great and your future career prospects are excellent, so please take advantage of this super opportunity working for a brilliant brand. I look forward to receiving your application. Lisa FARR Associates Recruitment Specialist
Infrastructure Engineer (DV Security Clearance) Position Description At CGI, we deliver secure, resilient infrastructure solutions that underpin critical national programmes. As an Infrastructure Engineer, you will take ownership of complex network, storage, and server environments that enable high-impact outcomes for our defence clients. We design and manage robust, secure architectures that drive operational excellence and long-term resilience. Joining CGI means shaping secure digital foundations, applying innovative thinking to complex challenges, and collaborating with trusted experts in a culture that values accountability, growth, and continuous improvement. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you must hold Higher Level Clearance and be willing to undergo further clearance. This is a hybrid position based in Leatherhead, with 3-4 days per week onsite. Your future duties and responsibilities In this role, you will take full engineering ownership of secure infrastructure environments, designing, implementing, and maintaining network, storage, and Windows Server platforms that support critical defence operations. You will manage your own workload under project guidance, ensuring solutions are delivered to the highest standards of performance, resilience, and security. You will proactively monitor and optimise infrastructure, resolve complex technical issues, and drive continuous improvement across network and storage systems. Working closely with stakeholders, you will ensure compliance with security policies while delivering robust, scalable solutions that safeguard data integrity and availability. Required qualifications to be successful in this role To succeed, you will bring strong hands-on experience across secure network, storage, and Windows Server environments within defence or highly regulated settings. You will demonstrate the ability to take technical ownership, manage competing priorities, and deliver resilient infrastructure solutions aligned to strict security standards. Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
Infrastructure Engineer (DV Security Clearance) Position Description At CGI, we deliver secure, resilient infrastructure solutions that underpin critical national programmes. As an Infrastructure Engineer, you will take ownership of complex network, storage, and server environments that enable high-impact outcomes for our defence clients. We design and manage robust, secure architectures that drive operational excellence and long-term resilience. Joining CGI means shaping secure digital foundations, applying innovative thinking to complex challenges, and collaborating with trusted experts in a culture that values accountability, growth, and continuous improvement. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you must hold Higher Level Clearance and be willing to undergo further clearance. This is a hybrid position based in Leatherhead, with 3-4 days per week onsite. Your future duties and responsibilities In this role, you will take full engineering ownership of secure infrastructure environments, designing, implementing, and maintaining network, storage, and Windows Server platforms that support critical defence operations. You will manage your own workload under project guidance, ensuring solutions are delivered to the highest standards of performance, resilience, and security. You will proactively monitor and optimise infrastructure, resolve complex technical issues, and drive continuous improvement across network and storage systems. Working closely with stakeholders, you will ensure compliance with security policies while delivering robust, scalable solutions that safeguard data integrity and availability. Required qualifications to be successful in this role To succeed, you will bring strong hands-on experience across secure network, storage, and Windows Server environments within defence or highly regulated settings. You will demonstrate the ability to take technical ownership, manage competing priorities, and deliver resilient infrastructure solutions aligned to strict security standards. Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Fletcher George Financial Recruitment
Guildford, Surrey
Senior Accountant - Guildford, Surrey £40,000 - £55,000 Hybrid Working Technology-driven practice SME client portfolio Senior Accountant Opportunity in a Modern Guildford Practice Cloud accounting and technology-driven advisory services continue to reshape how accountancy practices support growing businesses. Fletcher George Recruitment is supporting a progressive Guildford firm of Chartered Accountants that has invested heavily in modern systems and digital workflows to deliver a more advisory-led service to its SME client base. This Senior Accountant role in Guildford offers the opportunity to work closely with Directors while supporting a varied portfolio of entrepreneurial businesses across Surrey and the South East. The Role As Senior Accountant, you will manage a portfolio of small and medium-sized businesses while supporting the wider team on accounts preparation and client advisory work. Your responsibilities will include: Preparing statutory accounts for limited companies and sole traders Assisting with personal tax and Self Assessment returns Reviewing bookkeeping, VAT and accounts work prepared by junior staff Supporting client onboarding and responding to queries Providing practical financial guidance to owner-managed businesses You will work closely with the Directors and management team in a collaborative and supportive environment. About You Applications are welcome from: ACA or ACCA qualified accountants ACCA part-qualified professionals Qualified by Experience (QBE) candidates You will have solid experience gained within a UK accountancy practice and be comfortable managing client relationships. Strong organisation and communication skills are essential, as you may act as a key contact for many clients. Why Consider This Opportunity? Technology-driven and forward-thinking practice Varied portfolio of SME and entrepreneurial clients Hybrid working and supportive team culture Full ACCA or AAT study support available Clear progression within a growing Guildford practice Benefits include 25 days holiday, pension and hybrid working. Location Based in Guildford, this role is easily commutable from Woking, Leatherhead, Dorking, Redhill, Reigate and surrounding Surrey areas. Next Steps For Senior Accountants seeking a modern practice environment with strong client exposure in Guildford, please apply and Fletcher George will respond to suitable applicants within 48 hours. Fletcher George is an inclusive accountancy and finance recruitment agency acting as an Employment Agency. Referrals are welcome. Up to £500 in Amazon or John Lewis vouchers are available for successful introductions.
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
Senior Accountant - Guildford, Surrey £40,000 - £55,000 Hybrid Working Technology-driven practice SME client portfolio Senior Accountant Opportunity in a Modern Guildford Practice Cloud accounting and technology-driven advisory services continue to reshape how accountancy practices support growing businesses. Fletcher George Recruitment is supporting a progressive Guildford firm of Chartered Accountants that has invested heavily in modern systems and digital workflows to deliver a more advisory-led service to its SME client base. This Senior Accountant role in Guildford offers the opportunity to work closely with Directors while supporting a varied portfolio of entrepreneurial businesses across Surrey and the South East. The Role As Senior Accountant, you will manage a portfolio of small and medium-sized businesses while supporting the wider team on accounts preparation and client advisory work. Your responsibilities will include: Preparing statutory accounts for limited companies and sole traders Assisting with personal tax and Self Assessment returns Reviewing bookkeeping, VAT and accounts work prepared by junior staff Supporting client onboarding and responding to queries Providing practical financial guidance to owner-managed businesses You will work closely with the Directors and management team in a collaborative and supportive environment. About You Applications are welcome from: ACA or ACCA qualified accountants ACCA part-qualified professionals Qualified by Experience (QBE) candidates You will have solid experience gained within a UK accountancy practice and be comfortable managing client relationships. Strong organisation and communication skills are essential, as you may act as a key contact for many clients. Why Consider This Opportunity? Technology-driven and forward-thinking practice Varied portfolio of SME and entrepreneurial clients Hybrid working and supportive team culture Full ACCA or AAT study support available Clear progression within a growing Guildford practice Benefits include 25 days holiday, pension and hybrid working. Location Based in Guildford, this role is easily commutable from Woking, Leatherhead, Dorking, Redhill, Reigate and surrounding Surrey areas. Next Steps For Senior Accountants seeking a modern practice environment with strong client exposure in Guildford, please apply and Fletcher George will respond to suitable applicants within 48 hours. Fletcher George is an inclusive accountancy and finance recruitment agency acting as an Employment Agency. Referrals are welcome. Up to £500 in Amazon or John Lewis vouchers are available for successful introductions.
In this role you will work to support the global retail operations of TSOL, ensuring smooth and efficient order processing and fulfilment for customers, the effective merchandising of online platforms and working to ensure we have the operational excellence to back up the work of our sales teams. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual looking to work in operations within a creative industry, whilst contributing to the meaningful work of The School of Life, and improving the lives of thousands. Ensure we have the necessary process in place for efficient order processing Shipping and documentation support for sales team where necessary Support to ensure special customer requirements (e.g. repacking / labelling / split shipment) are captured and actioned Circulating regular updates on stock availability to internal stakeholders Support with reporting on high/overstock risk areas to Sales to enable active mitigation through targeted sales activity Support Head of Retail Operations with merchandising TSOL webshop when required Support with TSOL physical shop / pop-ups as required Sales Order Management Ensure shipping of B2B orders is efficient, and work to find continual process and cost improvements Keep Sales team informed of shipment status proactively, to avoid customers chasing Sales if shipments are delayed Purchase Order Management Liaise between suppliers and freight forwarders to ensure smooth and timely deliveries Booking in inbound freight with warehouse Updating internal systems to reflect delivery quantities Warehouse Management Ensuring visibility of inbound deliveries Booking in deliveries with warehouses Tracking 3PL performance against KPIs Prioritisation of orders / communication with Sales to ensure no surprises Ensuring invoicing accuracy and support Finance team with any queries Retail Customer Service Supporting external Customer Service team across B2B / B2C enquiries Responsible for B2B customer service, ensuring customers are supported and issues with orders (deliveries, invoicing, returns) are dealt with in a timely manner Support on B2C customer service, managing backend: resends, refunds and liaising between the warehouse and Customer - Service agency to ensure smooth process and timely turnarounds Support with projects as required Experience At least one year of work experience, ideally in an Operational role within retail, publishing, eCommerce, logistics or customer service. Working knowledge of Excel (and full MS Office) / Experience working with project management, inventory management, warehousing systems a plus, but not essential. Qualities Strong attention to detail / Organised and efficient, with ability to work on multiple tasks at the same time / Proactive attitude and good initiative / Curious, with an appetite to learn new skills, and a natural problem solver / Strong communication skills. Superpower Spreadsheets & systems! To apply Please click on the button above to send a cover letter with your CV, including a short overview of why you would like to work for The School of Life. The interview process will include an initial phone call, a video interview and then an in-person presentation. Deadline for applications is 5pm, Friday 6th June. What you'll get from us To work with a diverse team of brilliant minds! A culture focused on growth & personal development £500 per year learning budget Hybrid working model with 2 days work in our office on Chancery Lane & use of other office spaces in the group Use of office gym, classes & sauna 25 days holiday + bank holidays Private healthcare with Vitality Vitality EAP Up to 5 days per year unpaid holiday Summer & Christmas hours Copies of all our newly released books Participation in The School of Life personal development sessions
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
In this role you will work to support the global retail operations of TSOL, ensuring smooth and efficient order processing and fulfilment for customers, the effective merchandising of online platforms and working to ensure we have the operational excellence to back up the work of our sales teams. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual looking to work in operations within a creative industry, whilst contributing to the meaningful work of The School of Life, and improving the lives of thousands. Ensure we have the necessary process in place for efficient order processing Shipping and documentation support for sales team where necessary Support to ensure special customer requirements (e.g. repacking / labelling / split shipment) are captured and actioned Circulating regular updates on stock availability to internal stakeholders Support with reporting on high/overstock risk areas to Sales to enable active mitigation through targeted sales activity Support Head of Retail Operations with merchandising TSOL webshop when required Support with TSOL physical shop / pop-ups as required Sales Order Management Ensure shipping of B2B orders is efficient, and work to find continual process and cost improvements Keep Sales team informed of shipment status proactively, to avoid customers chasing Sales if shipments are delayed Purchase Order Management Liaise between suppliers and freight forwarders to ensure smooth and timely deliveries Booking in inbound freight with warehouse Updating internal systems to reflect delivery quantities Warehouse Management Ensuring visibility of inbound deliveries Booking in deliveries with warehouses Tracking 3PL performance against KPIs Prioritisation of orders / communication with Sales to ensure no surprises Ensuring invoicing accuracy and support Finance team with any queries Retail Customer Service Supporting external Customer Service team across B2B / B2C enquiries Responsible for B2B customer service, ensuring customers are supported and issues with orders (deliveries, invoicing, returns) are dealt with in a timely manner Support on B2C customer service, managing backend: resends, refunds and liaising between the warehouse and Customer - Service agency to ensure smooth process and timely turnarounds Support with projects as required Experience At least one year of work experience, ideally in an Operational role within retail, publishing, eCommerce, logistics or customer service. Working knowledge of Excel (and full MS Office) / Experience working with project management, inventory management, warehousing systems a plus, but not essential. Qualities Strong attention to detail / Organised and efficient, with ability to work on multiple tasks at the same time / Proactive attitude and good initiative / Curious, with an appetite to learn new skills, and a natural problem solver / Strong communication skills. Superpower Spreadsheets & systems! To apply Please click on the button above to send a cover letter with your CV, including a short overview of why you would like to work for The School of Life. The interview process will include an initial phone call, a video interview and then an in-person presentation. Deadline for applications is 5pm, Friday 6th June. What you'll get from us To work with a diverse team of brilliant minds! A culture focused on growth & personal development £500 per year learning budget Hybrid working model with 2 days work in our office on Chancery Lane & use of other office spaces in the group Use of office gym, classes & sauna 25 days holiday + bank holidays Private healthcare with Vitality Vitality EAP Up to 5 days per year unpaid holiday Summer & Christmas hours Copies of all our newly released books Participation in The School of Life personal development sessions
Application Architect (.NET / ASP.NET) Position Description At CGI, we deliver innovative, high-impact solutions that transform how organisations operate in complex, mission-critical environments. As an Application Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping scalable, resilient systems that drive measurable outcomes for our clients. Working at the forefront of modern architecture, you will influence design decisions, guide Agile teams, and ensure the delivery of high-quality applications that support long-term business success. You'll be empowered to take ownership of technical direction, contribute creative solutions, and collaborate within a supportive environment that values expertise, growth, and continuous improvement. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position but you will need to work at client sites in London at least 3 days a week. Your future duties and responsibilities In this role, you will shape and govern application architecture across a complex enterprise environment, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned to business objectives. You will evaluate new feature requests, produce high-quality designs, and provide technical leadership to Agile delivery teams, enabling consistent, high-performing outcomes. Working closely with stakeholders, you will translate technical concepts into clear guidance, ensuring alignment across both technical and non-technical audiences. You will also take ownership of improving live services, supporting incident investigations and root cause analysis, while driving continuous improvements to enhance stability, resilience, and performance. You'll collaborate across teams to reduce operational overhead, optimise systems, and ensure architectural best practices are embedded throughout delivery. • Lead application architecture across multiple Agile teams • Deliver scalable solutions across monolithic and microservices environments • Guide teams with technical direction and design assurance • Evaluate and define solutions for new application feature requests • Troubleshoot and resolve complex incidents and performance issues • Improve system resilience, stability, and efficiency • Collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders Required qualifications to be successful in this role To succeed in this role, you will bring strong expertise in application and solution architecture within complex environments, alongside a deep understanding of Microsoft-based technologies and modern web architectures. You will be comfortable working across varied systems, supporting Agile delivery, and driving technical excellence through clear communication and collaboration. • You should have strong experience in Application/Solution Architecture • Expert proficiency in ASP.NET, .NET, C#, VB.NET, JavaScript • Proven experience working with web services and distributed systems • Strong understanding of microservices and monolithic architectures • Experience with Agile delivery tools (Jira, Confluence) • Knowledge of IIS, Windows Server, Active Directory, and networking concepts • Experience in live service support, incident investigation, and root cause analysis • Desirable: Node.js, GraphQL, Adobe Experience Manager, MySQL, JBOSS, Oracle Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
Application Architect (.NET / ASP.NET) Position Description At CGI, we deliver innovative, high-impact solutions that transform how organisations operate in complex, mission-critical environments. As an Application Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping scalable, resilient systems that drive measurable outcomes for our clients. Working at the forefront of modern architecture, you will influence design decisions, guide Agile teams, and ensure the delivery of high-quality applications that support long-term business success. You'll be empowered to take ownership of technical direction, contribute creative solutions, and collaborate within a supportive environment that values expertise, growth, and continuous improvement. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position but you will need to work at client sites in London at least 3 days a week. Your future duties and responsibilities In this role, you will shape and govern application architecture across a complex enterprise environment, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned to business objectives. You will evaluate new feature requests, produce high-quality designs, and provide technical leadership to Agile delivery teams, enabling consistent, high-performing outcomes. Working closely with stakeholders, you will translate technical concepts into clear guidance, ensuring alignment across both technical and non-technical audiences. You will also take ownership of improving live services, supporting incident investigations and root cause analysis, while driving continuous improvements to enhance stability, resilience, and performance. You'll collaborate across teams to reduce operational overhead, optimise systems, and ensure architectural best practices are embedded throughout delivery. • Lead application architecture across multiple Agile teams • Deliver scalable solutions across monolithic and microservices environments • Guide teams with technical direction and design assurance • Evaluate and define solutions for new application feature requests • Troubleshoot and resolve complex incidents and performance issues • Improve system resilience, stability, and efficiency • Collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders Required qualifications to be successful in this role To succeed in this role, you will bring strong expertise in application and solution architecture within complex environments, alongside a deep understanding of Microsoft-based technologies and modern web architectures. You will be comfortable working across varied systems, supporting Agile delivery, and driving technical excellence through clear communication and collaboration. • You should have strong experience in Application/Solution Architecture • Expert proficiency in ASP.NET, .NET, C#, VB.NET, JavaScript • Proven experience working with web services and distributed systems • Strong understanding of microservices and monolithic architectures • Experience with Agile delivery tools (Jira, Confluence) • Knowledge of IIS, Windows Server, Active Directory, and networking concepts • Experience in live service support, incident investigation, and root cause analysis • Desirable: Node.js, GraphQL, Adobe Experience Manager, MySQL, JBOSS, Oracle Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Technical Infrastructure Architect (DV Security Clearance) Position Description At CGI, we empower our architects to shape the future of secure digital transformation. As a Technical Architect, you'll design and deliver a next-generation on-premise identity solution that underpins the resilience and security of our clients' most critical systems. You'll help define and implement a scalable, future-ready access management platform that ensures seamless connectivity and trust across complex environments. This is your opportunity to take ownership of a greenfield solution that drives real-world impact, harnessing creativity and technical excellence to help CGI's clients stay ahead in an evolving digital landscape. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. Your future duties and responsibilities You will play a pivotal role in shaping architecture standards, mentoring engineers, and ensuring delivery quality through collaboration and governance. You'll also have the opportunity to innovate, influence design decisions, and help define best practice for CGI's wider identity landscape. Key responsibilities: Lead & Innovate: Drive the design and architecture of a new on-premise identity solution using Windows Server 2022, Active Directory, and ADFS. Develop & Deliver: Define technical standards, principles, and direction for a secure IAM environment. Mentor & Support: Guide engineering teams through build and deployment phases, ensuring alignment with design intent. Integrate & Secure: Design and configure federation services, SSO, and RBAC models aligned to business needs. Collaborate & Govern: Partner with security, networking, and application teams to ensure smooth integration and operational readiness. Document & Communicate: Produce comprehensive architecture documentation and provide ongoing governance for solution stability and compliance. Required qualifications to be successful in this role You should have strong experience architecting and delivering Microsoft-based identity solutions in secure or regulated environments, with proven expertise in Active Directory, ADFS, and federation technologies. You'll bring both strategic thinking and hands-on technical depth, with excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. Essential skills and experience: Extensive experience as a Solution or Technical Architect specialising in Microsoft identity solutions. Proven track record delivering greenfield IAM environments. Deep expertise in Windows Server 2022, AD, and ADFS configuration. Strong knowledge of SAML, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect federation models. Experience designing and implementing SSO and RBAC frameworks. Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, routing, firewalls, load balancing). Proven leadership and mentoring experience with engineering teams. Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Desirable: Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate or Solutions Architect Expert. Experience with hybrid identity integration and PowerShell automation. Prior experience in Defence or secure government environments. Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
Technical Infrastructure Architect (DV Security Clearance) Position Description At CGI, we empower our architects to shape the future of secure digital transformation. As a Technical Architect, you'll design and deliver a next-generation on-premise identity solution that underpins the resilience and security of our clients' most critical systems. You'll help define and implement a scalable, future-ready access management platform that ensures seamless connectivity and trust across complex environments. This is your opportunity to take ownership of a greenfield solution that drives real-world impact, harnessing creativity and technical excellence to help CGI's clients stay ahead in an evolving digital landscape. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. Your future duties and responsibilities You will play a pivotal role in shaping architecture standards, mentoring engineers, and ensuring delivery quality through collaboration and governance. You'll also have the opportunity to innovate, influence design decisions, and help define best practice for CGI's wider identity landscape. Key responsibilities: Lead & Innovate: Drive the design and architecture of a new on-premise identity solution using Windows Server 2022, Active Directory, and ADFS. Develop & Deliver: Define technical standards, principles, and direction for a secure IAM environment. Mentor & Support: Guide engineering teams through build and deployment phases, ensuring alignment with design intent. Integrate & Secure: Design and configure federation services, SSO, and RBAC models aligned to business needs. Collaborate & Govern: Partner with security, networking, and application teams to ensure smooth integration and operational readiness. Document & Communicate: Produce comprehensive architecture documentation and provide ongoing governance for solution stability and compliance. Required qualifications to be successful in this role You should have strong experience architecting and delivering Microsoft-based identity solutions in secure or regulated environments, with proven expertise in Active Directory, ADFS, and federation technologies. You'll bring both strategic thinking and hands-on technical depth, with excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. Essential skills and experience: Extensive experience as a Solution or Technical Architect specialising in Microsoft identity solutions. Proven track record delivering greenfield IAM environments. Deep expertise in Windows Server 2022, AD, and ADFS configuration. Strong knowledge of SAML, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect federation models. Experience designing and implementing SSO and RBAC frameworks. Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, routing, firewalls, load balancing). Proven leadership and mentoring experience with engineering teams. Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Desirable: Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate or Solutions Architect Expert. Experience with hybrid identity integration and PowerShell automation. Prior experience in Defence or secure government environments. Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Position: Senior Financial Accountant Location: Woking, England (Hybrid, on-site as required) Salary: £550-£600/day Start: ASAP Duration: 3 months (possible extension) Role Overview: Provide senior financial leadership for Surrey Pension Fund, managing fund accounting, reporting, controls, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement. Hands-on role supporting year-end processes and business-as-usual operations. Key Responsibilities: Maintain robust financial controls, reconciliations, and compliance. Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow operations. Oversee pension fund accounts, annual report preparation, and audit readiness. Prepare and present financial reports for committees and senior leadership. Lead a small finance team; provide direction, support, and prioritisation. Deputise for Head of Pensions - Resources as needed. Essential Experience: Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIPFA). Strong LGPS/public sector finance experience. Skilled in financial systems, data analysis, modelling, and reconciliations. Able to interpret and communicate complex financial information effectively. Leadership & Delivery: Proven ability to lead finance teams and stabilise operations. Strong stakeholder management across finance, auditors, and external partners. Confident in presenting financial insights to non-finance audiences. Highly organised, proactive, independent, and delivery-focused. Ideal Contractor: Immediately available or short notice. Comfortable with senior autonomy and fast-paced delivery. Able to stabilise workloads and improve clarity quickly.
Apr 14, 2026
Contractor
Position: Senior Financial Accountant Location: Woking, England (Hybrid, on-site as required) Salary: £550-£600/day Start: ASAP Duration: 3 months (possible extension) Role Overview: Provide senior financial leadership for Surrey Pension Fund, managing fund accounting, reporting, controls, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement. Hands-on role supporting year-end processes and business-as-usual operations. Key Responsibilities: Maintain robust financial controls, reconciliations, and compliance. Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow operations. Oversee pension fund accounts, annual report preparation, and audit readiness. Prepare and present financial reports for committees and senior leadership. Lead a small finance team; provide direction, support, and prioritisation. Deputise for Head of Pensions - Resources as needed. Essential Experience: Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIPFA). Strong LGPS/public sector finance experience. Skilled in financial systems, data analysis, modelling, and reconciliations. Able to interpret and communicate complex financial information effectively. Leadership & Delivery: Proven ability to lead finance teams and stabilise operations. Strong stakeholder management across finance, auditors, and external partners. Confident in presenting financial insights to non-finance audiences. Highly organised, proactive, independent, and delivery-focused. Ideal Contractor: Immediately available or short notice. Comfortable with senior autonomy and fast-paced delivery. Able to stabilise workloads and improve clarity quickly.
Blue Light Card. Individually great, together unstoppable The Role and the Team We're looking for an IT Systems Engineer to join our IT Operations team. This is a hands-on role where you'll support the day-to-day running of our IT environment while also contributing to projects that improve how we work. You'll play an important part in ensuring our systems are reliable, secure, and optimised, while helping us explore opportunities in automation, AI, and modern cloud technologies. Working closely with colleagues across London and our Head Office in Cossington, you'll provide in-person and remote support and collaborate on initiatives that enhance our IT services and colleague experience. What You'll Do Build positive working relationships with colleagues at all levels, acting as the sole trusted point of contact for IT support in the London office Provide supportive, high-quality deskside and remote assistance, including for senior stakeholders and leadership teams Manage and maintain IT systems, network infrastructure, and Windows/macOS environments across the organisation Administer and optimise Microsoft 365 and Entra ID/Azure AD, including user provisioning and licence management Troubleshoot and resolve incidents and service requests, ensuring a positive end-user experience Support and enhance endpoint security, system performance, and compliance standards Contribute to IT projects such as system upgrades, migrations, and SaaS integrations Identify and deliver improvements through automation and AI, including building or supporting workflows using tools such as N8N What You'll Bring Extensive experience as an IT Systems Engineer who is confident engaging with and supporting stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership Experience in automation and emerging technologies, including AI and workflow tools such as N8N Experience working with Microsoft 365 and Entra ID/Azure AD environments Confidence supporting both Windows and macOS devices in a business setting Understanding of networking fundamentals (e.g. DNS, DHCP, VPNs, Wi-Fi) A thoughtful and proactive approach to troubleshooting and problem solving Experience using scripting (e.g. PowerShell) to automate tasks and improve efficiency Familiarity with device management, asset tracking, and service desk tools (e.g. Jira) Our Culture Our mission is simple - make heroes happy. Our members are the real-life heroes who keep us all safe, cared for, and thriving. It's what gets us up in the morning and pushes us to go further, think bigger, and create something that truly matters. By focusing on their happiness, we create amazing experiences, deliver unrivalled discounts, innovative products, and world-class service. We don't just follow the usual path - we look for smarter, bolder ways to deliver real impact. We take ownership, move fast, and work shoulder to shoulder to build something special. We promote hybrid working, and value in-person collaboration so encourage time in our offices, where you can make the most of our fully stocked snack drawers - either the HQ in Leicestershire, or London, Holborn office. The frequency and office location will vary depending on the role and team. We aim to be flexible, but we aren't able to offer fully remote working. Blue Light Card is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that employing a diverse workforce is key to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. In the event of a high number of applications, we'll prioritise candidates who meet both the essential and desirable criteria for the role. What We Offer Hybrid working and flexible hours EV charging and free parking onsite at HQ 25 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, and a buy and sell holiday scheme of up to 5 days A company bonus scheme Your own Blue Light Card and exclusive access to thousands of discounts Generous funded BUPA medical insurance covering pre-existing conditions Auto-enrolment pension scheme via salary sacrifice, with employer NI savings reinvested into pensions Enhanced parental leave and absence leave Healthcare cashback plan Employee assistance programme (including mental health support) and mental health first aiders Great social events e.g., festive party, summer party, team socials, sports matches Regular company-wide recognition events e.g. monthly Light's Up and annual Shine awards Relaxed dress code and modern office space (games area, chill-out areas, book club, free drinks/snacks) Onsite gym at HQ (including access to free HIIT & stretch classes) Strong learning and development culture and personal growth fund
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
Blue Light Card. Individually great, together unstoppable The Role and the Team We're looking for an IT Systems Engineer to join our IT Operations team. This is a hands-on role where you'll support the day-to-day running of our IT environment while also contributing to projects that improve how we work. You'll play an important part in ensuring our systems are reliable, secure, and optimised, while helping us explore opportunities in automation, AI, and modern cloud technologies. Working closely with colleagues across London and our Head Office in Cossington, you'll provide in-person and remote support and collaborate on initiatives that enhance our IT services and colleague experience. What You'll Do Build positive working relationships with colleagues at all levels, acting as the sole trusted point of contact for IT support in the London office Provide supportive, high-quality deskside and remote assistance, including for senior stakeholders and leadership teams Manage and maintain IT systems, network infrastructure, and Windows/macOS environments across the organisation Administer and optimise Microsoft 365 and Entra ID/Azure AD, including user provisioning and licence management Troubleshoot and resolve incidents and service requests, ensuring a positive end-user experience Support and enhance endpoint security, system performance, and compliance standards Contribute to IT projects such as system upgrades, migrations, and SaaS integrations Identify and deliver improvements through automation and AI, including building or supporting workflows using tools such as N8N What You'll Bring Extensive experience as an IT Systems Engineer who is confident engaging with and supporting stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership Experience in automation and emerging technologies, including AI and workflow tools such as N8N Experience working with Microsoft 365 and Entra ID/Azure AD environments Confidence supporting both Windows and macOS devices in a business setting Understanding of networking fundamentals (e.g. DNS, DHCP, VPNs, Wi-Fi) A thoughtful and proactive approach to troubleshooting and problem solving Experience using scripting (e.g. PowerShell) to automate tasks and improve efficiency Familiarity with device management, asset tracking, and service desk tools (e.g. Jira) Our Culture Our mission is simple - make heroes happy. Our members are the real-life heroes who keep us all safe, cared for, and thriving. It's what gets us up in the morning and pushes us to go further, think bigger, and create something that truly matters. By focusing on their happiness, we create amazing experiences, deliver unrivalled discounts, innovative products, and world-class service. We don't just follow the usual path - we look for smarter, bolder ways to deliver real impact. We take ownership, move fast, and work shoulder to shoulder to build something special. We promote hybrid working, and value in-person collaboration so encourage time in our offices, where you can make the most of our fully stocked snack drawers - either the HQ in Leicestershire, or London, Holborn office. The frequency and office location will vary depending on the role and team. We aim to be flexible, but we aren't able to offer fully remote working. Blue Light Card is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that employing a diverse workforce is key to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. In the event of a high number of applications, we'll prioritise candidates who meet both the essential and desirable criteria for the role. What We Offer Hybrid working and flexible hours EV charging and free parking onsite at HQ 25 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, and a buy and sell holiday scheme of up to 5 days A company bonus scheme Your own Blue Light Card and exclusive access to thousands of discounts Generous funded BUPA medical insurance covering pre-existing conditions Auto-enrolment pension scheme via salary sacrifice, with employer NI savings reinvested into pensions Enhanced parental leave and absence leave Healthcare cashback plan Employee assistance programme (including mental health support) and mental health first aiders Great social events e.g., festive party, summer party, team socials, sports matches Regular company-wide recognition events e.g. monthly Light's Up and annual Shine awards Relaxed dress code and modern office space (games area, chill-out areas, book club, free drinks/snacks) Onsite gym at HQ (including access to free HIIT & stretch classes) Strong learning and development culture and personal growth fund
On behalf of the Head of Internal Audit, the Internal Audit Manager is accountable for delivering internal audit engagements from planning to closure through fieldwork, reporting and monitoring management's progress with implementing agreed action plans. Client Details This opportunity is with a well-established organisation in the energy and natural resources sector. As a large organisation, they are focused on maintaining operational excellence and ensuring adherence to industry standards through robust audit and compliance measures. Description The Internal Audit Manager will be responsible for; Planning, performing, and reporting internal audit engagements contained in the A&RC approved Internal Audit Plan, in line with the internal audit team's methodology and in conformance with The Institute of Internal Auditors' Global Internal Audit Standards. Applying sound knowledge of key business areas to the preparation and delivery of the terms of reference for each internal audit engagement. Working across all aspects of risk management and internal control systems, including financial, operational, reporting and compliance. Creating, protecting and sustaining value by sharing objective assurance, advice, insight and foresight. Preparing and presenting internal audit material to the Executive Team and Audit & Risk Committee and senior management forums. Collaborating with management to develop corrective action plans in response to audit findings and tracking and reporting on progress with implementation of those findings. Managing the contribution of the internal audit team to integrated assurance framework through the three lines of defence model. Developing the draft annual internal audit plan for review and approval by the Head of Internal Audit, senior management and the A&RC. Driving the continuous development of the internal audit team by keeping up to date with external developments in risk and assurance, industry best practices and regulatory requirements and adopting as appropriate. Identifying, anticipating, and recommending changes to the annual internal audit plan in response to changing risk profiles and business needs, as well as identifying and developing leading edge audit methodologies and best practice. Profile A successful Internal Audit Manager should have: Extensive experience of in-house internal auditing within a large, complex business, or equivalent experience from a Big 4 professional services firm. Experience of collaborating with 1st or 2nd Line teams on risk and assurance. Strong understanding of risk and control frameworks and core business functions (including financial management and information technology). Effective project management skills. Ability to work autonomously, seeking input where necessary. Good client-focus skills and business acumen. Strong communication skills, including verbal (board and executive management) and written (report writing). Expert knowledge of the global internal audit standards and internal audit methodologies and best practices. Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from £75,000 to £85,000 per annum. Additional benefits, including a car allowance. Permanent position offering long-term career progression opportunities. Be part of a large organisation within the energy and natural resources industry. Work in a Manchester-based office with access to a collaborative and professional environment and infrequent travel to London
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
On behalf of the Head of Internal Audit, the Internal Audit Manager is accountable for delivering internal audit engagements from planning to closure through fieldwork, reporting and monitoring management's progress with implementing agreed action plans. Client Details This opportunity is with a well-established organisation in the energy and natural resources sector. As a large organisation, they are focused on maintaining operational excellence and ensuring adherence to industry standards through robust audit and compliance measures. Description The Internal Audit Manager will be responsible for; Planning, performing, and reporting internal audit engagements contained in the A&RC approved Internal Audit Plan, in line with the internal audit team's methodology and in conformance with The Institute of Internal Auditors' Global Internal Audit Standards. Applying sound knowledge of key business areas to the preparation and delivery of the terms of reference for each internal audit engagement. Working across all aspects of risk management and internal control systems, including financial, operational, reporting and compliance. Creating, protecting and sustaining value by sharing objective assurance, advice, insight and foresight. Preparing and presenting internal audit material to the Executive Team and Audit & Risk Committee and senior management forums. Collaborating with management to develop corrective action plans in response to audit findings and tracking and reporting on progress with implementation of those findings. Managing the contribution of the internal audit team to integrated assurance framework through the three lines of defence model. Developing the draft annual internal audit plan for review and approval by the Head of Internal Audit, senior management and the A&RC. Driving the continuous development of the internal audit team by keeping up to date with external developments in risk and assurance, industry best practices and regulatory requirements and adopting as appropriate. Identifying, anticipating, and recommending changes to the annual internal audit plan in response to changing risk profiles and business needs, as well as identifying and developing leading edge audit methodologies and best practice. Profile A successful Internal Audit Manager should have: Extensive experience of in-house internal auditing within a large, complex business, or equivalent experience from a Big 4 professional services firm. Experience of collaborating with 1st or 2nd Line teams on risk and assurance. Strong understanding of risk and control frameworks and core business functions (including financial management and information technology). Effective project management skills. Ability to work autonomously, seeking input where necessary. Good client-focus skills and business acumen. Strong communication skills, including verbal (board and executive management) and written (report writing). Expert knowledge of the global internal audit standards and internal audit methodologies and best practices. Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from £75,000 to £85,000 per annum. Additional benefits, including a car allowance. Permanent position offering long-term career progression opportunities. Be part of a large organisation within the energy and natural resources industry. Work in a Manchester-based office with access to a collaborative and professional environment and infrequent travel to London
The Practice Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the firm, ensuring the business runs efficiently, compliantly and profitably. The role supports the Managing Partner and Heads of Department in delivering the firm's strategic objectives, overseeing finance, compliance, people management, systems and operational processes. The Practice Manager ensures that the firm maintains high professional standards, regulatory compliance and excellent client service, while supporting fee earners to maximise productivity and profitability. Responsibilities 1. Operations Oversee the daily operational management of the firm across all departments and offices. Ensure efficient workflows, systems and administrative support are in place. Monitor operational performance and identify areas for improvement. Implement and maintain effective office procedures and policies. 2. Financial Management Work with the Managing Partner and accounts team to monitor the financial performance of the firm. Produce and review: Monthly financial reports Department performance reports Billing and WIP reports Monitor: Fee income against targets Lock-up (WIP and debtors) Disbursements Support Heads of Department in managing financial performance and billing discipline. 3. Compliance/Risk Support the COLP and COFA in maintaining regulatory compliance with: SRA regulations Lexcel (if applicable) AML requirements Data protection Maintain compliance registers including: Complaints Undertakings Breaches Risk register Coordinate regulatory audits and file reviews. 4. HR and Staff Support recruitment across the firm including: Advertising roles Interview coordination Onboarding processes Oversee staff induction processes. Maintain HR records and policies. Assist with performance management processes. 5. Systems and Technology Oversee the firm's practice management systems including: Case management systems Document management Telephony and CRM systems Work with IT providers to ensure systems are secure, efficient and properly maintained. 6. New Business and Client Experience Oversee the new enquiry and client onboarding process. Ensure enquiries are handled efficiently and conversion opportunities maximised. Monitor: Enquiry volumes Conversion rates Client feedback 7. Facilities and Office Manage office premises and facilities across all locations. Oversee health and safety compliance. Manage relationships with external suppliers including: 8. Strategic Support Support the Managing Partner in implementing the firm's business strategy and growth plans. Skills and Experience Essential Experience in a Practice Manager or senior operations role within a law firm Strong understanding of law firm financial management Knowledge of SRA regulations and compliance requirements Strong analytical and problem-solving ability Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Desirable Ability to prepare monthly management accounts Experience managing multi-office legal practices Familiarity with legal case management systems (LEAP/Intelliworks/Practice Evolve) Experience with Lexcel and CQS Personal Attributes Proactive and solutions-focused Strong leadership and team management ability Additional Expectations Be flexible to travel between offices in North Herts and South Beds.
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
The Practice Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the firm, ensuring the business runs efficiently, compliantly and profitably. The role supports the Managing Partner and Heads of Department in delivering the firm's strategic objectives, overseeing finance, compliance, people management, systems and operational processes. The Practice Manager ensures that the firm maintains high professional standards, regulatory compliance and excellent client service, while supporting fee earners to maximise productivity and profitability. Responsibilities 1. Operations Oversee the daily operational management of the firm across all departments and offices. Ensure efficient workflows, systems and administrative support are in place. Monitor operational performance and identify areas for improvement. Implement and maintain effective office procedures and policies. 2. Financial Management Work with the Managing Partner and accounts team to monitor the financial performance of the firm. Produce and review: Monthly financial reports Department performance reports Billing and WIP reports Monitor: Fee income against targets Lock-up (WIP and debtors) Disbursements Support Heads of Department in managing financial performance and billing discipline. 3. Compliance/Risk Support the COLP and COFA in maintaining regulatory compliance with: SRA regulations Lexcel (if applicable) AML requirements Data protection Maintain compliance registers including: Complaints Undertakings Breaches Risk register Coordinate regulatory audits and file reviews. 4. HR and Staff Support recruitment across the firm including: Advertising roles Interview coordination Onboarding processes Oversee staff induction processes. Maintain HR records and policies. Assist with performance management processes. 5. Systems and Technology Oversee the firm's practice management systems including: Case management systems Document management Telephony and CRM systems Work with IT providers to ensure systems are secure, efficient and properly maintained. 6. New Business and Client Experience Oversee the new enquiry and client onboarding process. Ensure enquiries are handled efficiently and conversion opportunities maximised. Monitor: Enquiry volumes Conversion rates Client feedback 7. Facilities and Office Manage office premises and facilities across all locations. Oversee health and safety compliance. Manage relationships with external suppliers including: 8. Strategic Support Support the Managing Partner in implementing the firm's business strategy and growth plans. Skills and Experience Essential Experience in a Practice Manager or senior operations role within a law firm Strong understanding of law firm financial management Knowledge of SRA regulations and compliance requirements Strong analytical and problem-solving ability Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Desirable Ability to prepare monthly management accounts Experience managing multi-office legal practices Familiarity with legal case management systems (LEAP/Intelliworks/Practice Evolve) Experience with Lexcel and CQS Personal Attributes Proactive and solutions-focused Strong leadership and team management ability Additional Expectations Be flexible to travel between offices in North Herts and South Beds.
Role: Nights Warehouse Operations Manager (18:00 - 06:00) 4 On 4 Off - 3PL Contract Logistics. Company: Leading Global 3PL Contract Logistics Provider. Location: Lutterworth, Leicestershire (LE17). Salary & Benefits: 64,000 - 74,000 + Holidays & Package (inclusive of shift premium) Shift Pattern: The role works to a set 18:00 - 06:00 shift pattern on a 4 on 4 off basis. The Company Loom Talent are proud to have been exclusively appointed to lead the hiring strategy for a new site start up in Lutterworth. Our client, a leading global 3PL contract logistics provider are actively needing to source a full leadership and management structure for a prestigious existing customer. This role will be responsible for the hiring of some 30 Managers & Supervisors for the facility in a timely fashion with a go-live fast approaching. Operating within a dedicated customer facility in excess of 600,000 sq. ft. working to a site wide shift pattern of fixed AM & PM 4 on 4 off shifts (aside this role), with a projected headcount of 1,000 in peak periods. The Role The Nights Warehouse Operations Manager (18:00 - 06:00) 4 On 4 Off role will play a critical role in designing, maintaining and leading all site based activity across what will be a key UK DC operation in Lutterworth, Leicestershire. This position is a truly exciting opportunity for an experienced logistics professional to be at the forefront of a rapidly expanding organisation. Key Responsibilities Reporting Line: Reporting to the Site General Manager. Operational Leadership: Take a hands-on role in overseeing daily warehouse and distribution activities, ensuring operational plans are executed effectively during site start-up. Actively support the implementation of processes and drive day-to-day performance on the floor. Team Management: Lead, coach and support front line managers, supervisors and operatives, maintaining a visible presence on the warehouse floor to drive engagement, productivity and a strong team culture. Client Relationships: Act as a key day-to-day operational contact for customers, ensuring service delivery meets expectations and resolving any issues in a timely and proactive manner. Commercial Responsibility & Budget Management: Monitor daily operational costs, labour usage and resource allocation, ensuring activities are delivered efficiently and within budget constraints. Performance Metrics: Actively track and manage KPIs on a daily and shift basis, taking immediate action to address performance gaps and ensure service level achievement. Compliance: Take direct responsibility for maintaining health & safety standards on-site, conducting regular checks and ensuring all team members follow safe working practices and procedures. Process Optimisation: Identify inefficiencies through direct observation on the warehouse floor and implement practical improvements to processes, workflows and layout to drive productivity. Innovation: Support the roll out and day-to-day use of new systems, equipment and automation, ensuring teams are trained and processes are embedded effectively. Supplier Relationships: Work closely with on-site suppliers and service providers, managing day-to-day interactions to ensure consistent service and quick resolution of operational issues. The Candidate The successful candidate for the Nights Warehouse Operations Manager (18:00 - 06:00) 4 On 4 Off opportunity will have the following skills and experiences: A Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain Background - Essential. A minimum of 3+ years Shift Operations Manager / Operations Manager / Senior Operations Manager / Head of Operations or Assistant General Manager level previously - Essential. Proven 3PL Warehousing experience required - Advantageous. Exposure to a successful & sizeable start up operations - Advantageous. Previous budgetary responsibility across medium to large sized DC operations - Essential. Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of developing high-performing teams - Essential. Prior commercial knowledge of the UK logistics and warehousing market - Advantageous. An individual truly excited by large scale growth challenges - Essential. Able to work on a permanent 4 on 4 off shift pattern, set shift times (no rotation) of 18:00 - 06:00 - Essential. Commutable to Lutterworth area 4 x days per week - Essential. The Package Salary - 64,000 to 74,000 (Inclusive of shift premium). Company Holidays. Matched Pension Contributions. Annual Salary Life Assurance. Plus, additional company benefits.
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
Role: Nights Warehouse Operations Manager (18:00 - 06:00) 4 On 4 Off - 3PL Contract Logistics. Company: Leading Global 3PL Contract Logistics Provider. Location: Lutterworth, Leicestershire (LE17). Salary & Benefits: 64,000 - 74,000 + Holidays & Package (inclusive of shift premium) Shift Pattern: The role works to a set 18:00 - 06:00 shift pattern on a 4 on 4 off basis. The Company Loom Talent are proud to have been exclusively appointed to lead the hiring strategy for a new site start up in Lutterworth. Our client, a leading global 3PL contract logistics provider are actively needing to source a full leadership and management structure for a prestigious existing customer. This role will be responsible for the hiring of some 30 Managers & Supervisors for the facility in a timely fashion with a go-live fast approaching. Operating within a dedicated customer facility in excess of 600,000 sq. ft. working to a site wide shift pattern of fixed AM & PM 4 on 4 off shifts (aside this role), with a projected headcount of 1,000 in peak periods. The Role The Nights Warehouse Operations Manager (18:00 - 06:00) 4 On 4 Off role will play a critical role in designing, maintaining and leading all site based activity across what will be a key UK DC operation in Lutterworth, Leicestershire. This position is a truly exciting opportunity for an experienced logistics professional to be at the forefront of a rapidly expanding organisation. Key Responsibilities Reporting Line: Reporting to the Site General Manager. Operational Leadership: Take a hands-on role in overseeing daily warehouse and distribution activities, ensuring operational plans are executed effectively during site start-up. Actively support the implementation of processes and drive day-to-day performance on the floor. Team Management: Lead, coach and support front line managers, supervisors and operatives, maintaining a visible presence on the warehouse floor to drive engagement, productivity and a strong team culture. Client Relationships: Act as a key day-to-day operational contact for customers, ensuring service delivery meets expectations and resolving any issues in a timely and proactive manner. Commercial Responsibility & Budget Management: Monitor daily operational costs, labour usage and resource allocation, ensuring activities are delivered efficiently and within budget constraints. Performance Metrics: Actively track and manage KPIs on a daily and shift basis, taking immediate action to address performance gaps and ensure service level achievement. Compliance: Take direct responsibility for maintaining health & safety standards on-site, conducting regular checks and ensuring all team members follow safe working practices and procedures. Process Optimisation: Identify inefficiencies through direct observation on the warehouse floor and implement practical improvements to processes, workflows and layout to drive productivity. Innovation: Support the roll out and day-to-day use of new systems, equipment and automation, ensuring teams are trained and processes are embedded effectively. Supplier Relationships: Work closely with on-site suppliers and service providers, managing day-to-day interactions to ensure consistent service and quick resolution of operational issues. The Candidate The successful candidate for the Nights Warehouse Operations Manager (18:00 - 06:00) 4 On 4 Off opportunity will have the following skills and experiences: A Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain Background - Essential. A minimum of 3+ years Shift Operations Manager / Operations Manager / Senior Operations Manager / Head of Operations or Assistant General Manager level previously - Essential. Proven 3PL Warehousing experience required - Advantageous. Exposure to a successful & sizeable start up operations - Advantageous. Previous budgetary responsibility across medium to large sized DC operations - Essential. Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of developing high-performing teams - Essential. Prior commercial knowledge of the UK logistics and warehousing market - Advantageous. An individual truly excited by large scale growth challenges - Essential. Able to work on a permanent 4 on 4 off shift pattern, set shift times (no rotation) of 18:00 - 06:00 - Essential. Commutable to Lutterworth area 4 x days per week - Essential. The Package Salary - 64,000 to 74,000 (Inclusive of shift premium). Company Holidays. Matched Pension Contributions. Annual Salary Life Assurance. Plus, additional company benefits.
Join Superdrug Head Office- Make a Real Difference Every Day! Location: East Croydon Hours: 37.5 9.00am - 5.30pm - Hybrid working available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station. Salary: Competitive Why Superdrug? Passionate about Beauty and Health? Want to be part of an innovative, trend setting retailer? Our vibrant Head Office, based by East Croydon station is a fantastic environment filled with hundreds of brilliant personalities.Were a team that puts our customers and our teams at the heart of everything we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service and fun.Our success comes from our people they make the difference. Were all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling. Here's the exciting bit A day includes: Job Purpose : The Senior Business Analyst will take functional design accountability for a suite of applications. Working with business stakeholders to understand their short, medium term andlonger-termbusiness plans the Senior Business Analyst will work with technical specialists to design and scope projects that will meet theshort-, mid- and long-termneeds of the business. The Senior Business Analyst will collaborate with the delivery managers to ensure that work is planned and delivered as expected. The SBA will manage a small number of BAs within the team coaching and guiding the team in BA best practices.Will generate detailed customer focused initiatives, in line with the IT department strategy and will support with execution. Listening to customers and implement new ideas and ways of working, which are designed to improve service considering both Online and Offline.Be the voice of customers and orchestrate the organisation to live the brand purpose and inspire a customer-first culture to build customer love in every touchpoint of our online and offline platform. Key Responsibilities: Build strong relationships with key business stakeholders and help translate business need statements into businessrequirements.Taking functional accountability over a business area and providing end-to-end design principles when landing transformation projectsManage the demand and new requests/ requirements into the team to complete high level assessments and work with the business to ensure that backlogs are refined and re-prioritised as neededWork with delivery teams to ensure that delivery teams understand the requirements and priorities accordingly.Help with roadmap planning for your relevant application areaResponsible to drive best practice business analysis, learning from projects and driving continuous improvement with delivery, technical and test teamsLine management of internal IT business analysts including responsibility for setting realistic performance targets and providing informal and formal feedbackPositive attitude towards feedback, uses this to generate initiatives to meet/exceedexpectations, and shares feedback in a meaningful way.Effectively manages their team by playing to strengths and proactively addressing itsopportunities. Ensuring everyone wellbeing & diversity is considered and celebrated.Feels empowered to challenge across different career bands and roles. Supporting otherteam members in shaping their work to do so.Manage the capacity and priorities of BA work across the team to ensure timely completion of impact assessments and BA deliverables for projectsPerform the BA activities on critical transformation projects, elicitation, refinement of requirements (functional andnon-functional), process redesign, functional design, documentation and supporting in defect analysis/ managementEnsure traceability from requirements through to test cases/ resultsUnderstand and articulate the commercial value / cost of change relationship to support recommendations and priority decisionsFacilitate business alignment where required on cross functional projectsAssist the business stakeholders in the definition of roll out plans, communication and training and user support plans to effectively land any IT change into the businessCreate and/or review user manuals, procedures, and any related user documentationSupport any third party selection process by providing input regarding the business requirementsSupport the review of any third party contracts ensuring that the needs of the business are metContribute to post-implementation reviews to incorporate learning into future projectsOccasionally undertake project management activities on small, discreet pieces of IT change work Key Stakeholders: InternalHeads of business teamITSenior Leadership TeamStore Systems TeamE-Commerce and corporate systems teamsRetail OperationsCRM teamGroup IT& eLab TechGroup SecurityService and Infrastructure teamExternal3rdParty Service Providersas needed Key Health and Safety Responsibilities: Your duties as an employee are to: take reasonable care of the health and safety of yourself and of others who may be affected by what you do or do not do atwork.cooperate with the employer on health and safetymatters.not misuse any equipment that is provided for safety purposes (e.g. fire extinguishers or safety goggles);follow instructions from the employer on health and safety matters and attend relevant health and safetytraining.report hazards and defects observed in the workplace; andreport any accident, injury or near miss in the workplaceproactively keep up to date with market and consumer trends in their specialism and feeds this into department strategy.use data and insights to challenges the status quo to keep us ahead of the competition.use data to inform and generate new ideas and make decisions to improve on futureplans. Person Specification: 5+ years of experience in a business analysis role with full end to end experience of the developmentlifecycle.Experience within retail either in a technology or a business roleTech-savvy, understanding of data structures such as JSON, XMLExperience in working within the retailenvironment.Ability to work on their owninitiative.Ability to be adaptable and flexible while responding to deadlines and workflowfluctuations.Attention to detail, strong work ethic, and confidence to cont
Apr 14, 2026
Contractor
Join Superdrug Head Office- Make a Real Difference Every Day! Location: East Croydon Hours: 37.5 9.00am - 5.30pm - Hybrid working available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station. Salary: Competitive Why Superdrug? Passionate about Beauty and Health? Want to be part of an innovative, trend setting retailer? Our vibrant Head Office, based by East Croydon station is a fantastic environment filled with hundreds of brilliant personalities.Were a team that puts our customers and our teams at the heart of everything we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service and fun.Our success comes from our people they make the difference. Were all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling. Here's the exciting bit A day includes: Job Purpose : The Senior Business Analyst will take functional design accountability for a suite of applications. Working with business stakeholders to understand their short, medium term andlonger-termbusiness plans the Senior Business Analyst will work with technical specialists to design and scope projects that will meet theshort-, mid- and long-termneeds of the business. The Senior Business Analyst will collaborate with the delivery managers to ensure that work is planned and delivered as expected. The SBA will manage a small number of BAs within the team coaching and guiding the team in BA best practices.Will generate detailed customer focused initiatives, in line with the IT department strategy and will support with execution. Listening to customers and implement new ideas and ways of working, which are designed to improve service considering both Online and Offline.Be the voice of customers and orchestrate the organisation to live the brand purpose and inspire a customer-first culture to build customer love in every touchpoint of our online and offline platform. Key Responsibilities: Build strong relationships with key business stakeholders and help translate business need statements into businessrequirements.Taking functional accountability over a business area and providing end-to-end design principles when landing transformation projectsManage the demand and new requests/ requirements into the team to complete high level assessments and work with the business to ensure that backlogs are refined and re-prioritised as neededWork with delivery teams to ensure that delivery teams understand the requirements and priorities accordingly.Help with roadmap planning for your relevant application areaResponsible to drive best practice business analysis, learning from projects and driving continuous improvement with delivery, technical and test teamsLine management of internal IT business analysts including responsibility for setting realistic performance targets and providing informal and formal feedbackPositive attitude towards feedback, uses this to generate initiatives to meet/exceedexpectations, and shares feedback in a meaningful way.Effectively manages their team by playing to strengths and proactively addressing itsopportunities. Ensuring everyone wellbeing & diversity is considered and celebrated.Feels empowered to challenge across different career bands and roles. Supporting otherteam members in shaping their work to do so.Manage the capacity and priorities of BA work across the team to ensure timely completion of impact assessments and BA deliverables for projectsPerform the BA activities on critical transformation projects, elicitation, refinement of requirements (functional andnon-functional), process redesign, functional design, documentation and supporting in defect analysis/ managementEnsure traceability from requirements through to test cases/ resultsUnderstand and articulate the commercial value / cost of change relationship to support recommendations and priority decisionsFacilitate business alignment where required on cross functional projectsAssist the business stakeholders in the definition of roll out plans, communication and training and user support plans to effectively land any IT change into the businessCreate and/or review user manuals, procedures, and any related user documentationSupport any third party selection process by providing input regarding the business requirementsSupport the review of any third party contracts ensuring that the needs of the business are metContribute to post-implementation reviews to incorporate learning into future projectsOccasionally undertake project management activities on small, discreet pieces of IT change work Key Stakeholders: InternalHeads of business teamITSenior Leadership TeamStore Systems TeamE-Commerce and corporate systems teamsRetail OperationsCRM teamGroup IT& eLab TechGroup SecurityService and Infrastructure teamExternal3rdParty Service Providersas needed Key Health and Safety Responsibilities: Your duties as an employee are to: take reasonable care of the health and safety of yourself and of others who may be affected by what you do or do not do atwork.cooperate with the employer on health and safetymatters.not misuse any equipment that is provided for safety purposes (e.g. fire extinguishers or safety goggles);follow instructions from the employer on health and safety matters and attend relevant health and safetytraining.report hazards and defects observed in the workplace; andreport any accident, injury or near miss in the workplaceproactively keep up to date with market and consumer trends in their specialism and feeds this into department strategy.use data and insights to challenges the status quo to keep us ahead of the competition.use data to inform and generate new ideas and make decisions to improve on futureplans. Person Specification: 5+ years of experience in a business analysis role with full end to end experience of the developmentlifecycle.Experience within retail either in a technology or a business roleTech-savvy, understanding of data structures such as JSON, XMLExperience in working within the retailenvironment.Ability to work on their owninitiative.Ability to be adaptable and flexible while responding to deadlines and workflowfluctuations.Attention to detail, strong work ethic, and confidence to cont
Digital Transformation and AI Integration Engineer - KTP Associate (Fixed term for 36 months) Department Department of Computer Science Location Staffordshire Salary £38,000 to £42,000 per annum Fixed Term Post Type Full Time Release Date 01 April 2026 Closing Date 23.59 hours BST on Sunday 03 May 2026 Interview Date To be confirmed Reference ABCE26015 Birmingham City University are looking to appoint a high calibre graduate as a Digital Transformation and AI Integration Engineer (KTP Associate). This role presents an exciting opportunity to work in collaboration with leading academics at Birmingham City University, to apply knowledge and technical innovation, delivered on site at the company. This Knowledge Transfer Project (KTP) is co-funded by a grant from Innovate UK and Ecam Engineering Limited. It is therefore essential you understand the fundamentals of the KTP collaboration between a UK business and a University works to deliver benefits for each (the company, the university, and the graduate) For more information please go to Personal Training & Development Budget: The Digital Transformation and AI Integration Engineer (KTP Associate) will have access to a wider range of benefits including a personal development budget of £6,000 to upskill during the project. Location and Reporting: The successful candidate will be employed by Birmingham City University and seconded to work full-time onsite at Ecam Engineering Limited, Tower Crane Drive, Cheadle, Staffordshire, ST10 1UF. The Digital Transformation and AI Integration Engineer (KTP Associate) will deliver the 36-month KTP project in partnership Birmingham City University and Ecam Engineering Limited. Ecam Engineering provides end-to-end fabrication services (design, prototyping, machining, assembly) as a supplier of precision engineered components to a range of multiple sectors. For further information please see The successful candidate will have full access to Birmingham City University's resources such as offices, labs, and library to complete the KTP project (a project workplan written with KPIs and outcome deliverables has been written). The Digital Transformation and AI Integration Engineer (KTP Associate) will be supervised and mentored by both a lead academic and academic supervisor academics from BCU's Department of Computer Science within the School of Architecture, Built Environment, Computing and Engineering (ABCE) as well as a company supervisor located at Ecam Engineering Limited whose aim is to assist the Digital Transformation and AI Integration Engineer (KTP Associate) to deliver the knowledge into Ecam Engineering Limited and successfully deliver the 36 month KTP project on behalf of Ecam Engineering Limited and Birmingham City University. Main Duties and Responsibilities: The Digital Transformation and AI Integration Engineer KTP Associate will work on: Supporting the delivery of the digital transformation project by analysing current manufacturing and commercial processes, identifying improvement opportunities and translating operational needs into clear technical requirements. They will help design and implement the target digital architecture, including AI-enabled MES/IoT systems, cloud-based platforms, databases and system integrations, whilst ensuring that production, engineering and commercial data can be captured, structured and used effectively across the business. The role requires the successful candidate to: Lead practical deployment activities, including shop floor data capture, dashboard development, testing and user adoption, and will support the development of AI enabled quotation, document parsing, and automated BoM/costing tools. In the later stages, the role will focus on end to end integration, validation, documentation, training and handover, ensuring the new systems are robust, scalable and embedded into day to day operations. The Digital Transformation and AI Integration Engineer (KTP Associate) will be expected to interact with the senior management, suppliers and clients of the company as well as BCU academics. The Digital Transformation and AI Integration Engineer (KTP Associate) must also be adept at applying their knowledge to commercial projects, driving value and making an impact where possible, with an ability to solve problems and create innovative solutions. The Digital Transformation and AI Integration Engineer (KTP Associate) must have the following key attributes to ensure the project's successful completion. Skills and Experience: The Digital Transformation and AI Integration Engineer (KTP Associate) will hold a relevant degree. This might be a first degree (equivalent to a first class or 2:1 honours) in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, Computer Science, Data Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a closely related discipline. A master's degree in a similar discipline is acceptable. A minimum 2:1 undergraduate qualification in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, Computer Science, Data Engineering, Artificial Intelligence or a closely related discipline Practical experience of manufacturing systems, industrial processes or production environments Experience with systems integration, including some combination of MES, ERP/MRP, CRM, APIs, databases or cloud platforms Experience handling structured and unstructured data, including data cleansing, transformation and validation Ability to work across hardware, software and process domains rather than in a narrow specialist silo Strong technical documentation and reporting capability Evidence of delivering technical projects from requirements through to deployment and testing Able to rapidly learn new technologies, including programming languages and digital platforms, and adapt effectively as systems, tools and project requirements evolve Able to engage confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Master's degree or PhD in Mechatronics, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related subject or relevant experience Experience with industrial IoT, sensor integration, edge to cloud architectures or industrial communication protocols Experience with Azure, AWS or comparable cloud environments Knowledge of manufacturing analytics and predictive maintenance Experience building dashboards, workflow automations or data pipelines Exposure to AI/ML, natural language processing, document extraction or rules based decision engines Experience with quotation systems, cost modelling, BoM structures or engineering commercial workflows Knowledge of security, compliance, backup and disaster recovery in connected production environments Experience of pilot deployments, user acceptance testing and change adoption in operational settings Experience working with academic/industry collaboration, innovation projects or grant funded delivery programmes On a personal note, the Associate should be enthusiastic, motivated, punctual, conscientious, trustworthy and work well within a team. Interviews for this role are scheduled to take place week commencing 1st June 2026. The appointed candidate will normally be employed through our subsidiary company BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University. Appointees with prior LGPS membership who wish to enter the LGPS scheme will be able to do so and will be employed by Birmingham City University directly. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations. We believe that by working together, combining our many different backgrounds and life experiences, we will empower each other to reach our full potential.
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
Digital Transformation and AI Integration Engineer - KTP Associate (Fixed term for 36 months) Department Department of Computer Science Location Staffordshire Salary £38,000 to £42,000 per annum Fixed Term Post Type Full Time Release Date 01 April 2026 Closing Date 23.59 hours BST on Sunday 03 May 2026 Interview Date To be confirmed Reference ABCE26015 Birmingham City University are looking to appoint a high calibre graduate as a Digital Transformation and AI Integration Engineer (KTP Associate). This role presents an exciting opportunity to work in collaboration with leading academics at Birmingham City University, to apply knowledge and technical innovation, delivered on site at the company. This Knowledge Transfer Project (KTP) is co-funded by a grant from Innovate UK and Ecam Engineering Limited. It is therefore essential you understand the fundamentals of the KTP collaboration between a UK business and a University works to deliver benefits for each (the company, the university, and the graduate) For more information please go to Personal Training & Development Budget: The Digital Transformation and AI Integration Engineer (KTP Associate) will have access to a wider range of benefits including a personal development budget of £6,000 to upskill during the project. Location and Reporting: The successful candidate will be employed by Birmingham City University and seconded to work full-time onsite at Ecam Engineering Limited, Tower Crane Drive, Cheadle, Staffordshire, ST10 1UF. The Digital Transformation and AI Integration Engineer (KTP Associate) will deliver the 36-month KTP project in partnership Birmingham City University and Ecam Engineering Limited. Ecam Engineering provides end-to-end fabrication services (design, prototyping, machining, assembly) as a supplier of precision engineered components to a range of multiple sectors. For further information please see The successful candidate will have full access to Birmingham City University's resources such as offices, labs, and library to complete the KTP project (a project workplan written with KPIs and outcome deliverables has been written). The Digital Transformation and AI Integration Engineer (KTP Associate) will be supervised and mentored by both a lead academic and academic supervisor academics from BCU's Department of Computer Science within the School of Architecture, Built Environment, Computing and Engineering (ABCE) as well as a company supervisor located at Ecam Engineering Limited whose aim is to assist the Digital Transformation and AI Integration Engineer (KTP Associate) to deliver the knowledge into Ecam Engineering Limited and successfully deliver the 36 month KTP project on behalf of Ecam Engineering Limited and Birmingham City University. Main Duties and Responsibilities: The Digital Transformation and AI Integration Engineer KTP Associate will work on: Supporting the delivery of the digital transformation project by analysing current manufacturing and commercial processes, identifying improvement opportunities and translating operational needs into clear technical requirements. They will help design and implement the target digital architecture, including AI-enabled MES/IoT systems, cloud-based platforms, databases and system integrations, whilst ensuring that production, engineering and commercial data can be captured, structured and used effectively across the business. The role requires the successful candidate to: Lead practical deployment activities, including shop floor data capture, dashboard development, testing and user adoption, and will support the development of AI enabled quotation, document parsing, and automated BoM/costing tools. In the later stages, the role will focus on end to end integration, validation, documentation, training and handover, ensuring the new systems are robust, scalable and embedded into day to day operations. The Digital Transformation and AI Integration Engineer (KTP Associate) will be expected to interact with the senior management, suppliers and clients of the company as well as BCU academics. The Digital Transformation and AI Integration Engineer (KTP Associate) must also be adept at applying their knowledge to commercial projects, driving value and making an impact where possible, with an ability to solve problems and create innovative solutions. The Digital Transformation and AI Integration Engineer (KTP Associate) must have the following key attributes to ensure the project's successful completion. Skills and Experience: The Digital Transformation and AI Integration Engineer (KTP Associate) will hold a relevant degree. This might be a first degree (equivalent to a first class or 2:1 honours) in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, Computer Science, Data Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a closely related discipline. A master's degree in a similar discipline is acceptable. A minimum 2:1 undergraduate qualification in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, Computer Science, Data Engineering, Artificial Intelligence or a closely related discipline Practical experience of manufacturing systems, industrial processes or production environments Experience with systems integration, including some combination of MES, ERP/MRP, CRM, APIs, databases or cloud platforms Experience handling structured and unstructured data, including data cleansing, transformation and validation Ability to work across hardware, software and process domains rather than in a narrow specialist silo Strong technical documentation and reporting capability Evidence of delivering technical projects from requirements through to deployment and testing Able to rapidly learn new technologies, including programming languages and digital platforms, and adapt effectively as systems, tools and project requirements evolve Able to engage confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Master's degree or PhD in Mechatronics, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related subject or relevant experience Experience with industrial IoT, sensor integration, edge to cloud architectures or industrial communication protocols Experience with Azure, AWS or comparable cloud environments Knowledge of manufacturing analytics and predictive maintenance Experience building dashboards, workflow automations or data pipelines Exposure to AI/ML, natural language processing, document extraction or rules based decision engines Experience with quotation systems, cost modelling, BoM structures or engineering commercial workflows Knowledge of security, compliance, backup and disaster recovery in connected production environments Experience of pilot deployments, user acceptance testing and change adoption in operational settings Experience working with academic/industry collaboration, innovation projects or grant funded delivery programmes On a personal note, the Associate should be enthusiastic, motivated, punctual, conscientious, trustworthy and work well within a team. Interviews for this role are scheduled to take place week commencing 1st June 2026. The appointed candidate will normally be employed through our subsidiary company BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University. Appointees with prior LGPS membership who wish to enter the LGPS scheme will be able to do so and will be employed by Birmingham City University directly. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations. We believe that by working together, combining our many different backgrounds and life experiences, we will empower each other to reach our full potential.
MACHINE OPERATIVE - STEEL MILL Location: Witton, Birmingham Salary: £30,000 £3,000 Guaranteed Bonus Shifts: Rotating (6am-2pm 2pm-10pm 10pm-6am) Job Type: Permanent Full-Time THE OPPORTUNITY Our client, a long-established and highly respected manufacturer, is seeking a Machine Operative to join their modern steel processing facility in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a permanent position within a stable and growing business, offering strong earning potential, structured training, and long-term career prospects. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Operate machinery to process metal coils within a high-spec production environment Load coils using overhead cranes Follow detailed work instructions and complete production records accurately Use automated controls and basic computer systems Carry out visual quality inspections of finished products Maintain a clean, safe working environment in line with health & safety procedures CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS Previous experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment (essential) Comfortable working a rotating 3-shift pattern Ability to work independently and follow structured processes Good attention to detail and basic IT skills Desirable: Forklift Counterbalance Licence Overhead crane experience (training provided if required) WHAT'S ON OFFER Competitive salary of £30,000 rising to £32,000 in first month £3,000 guaranteed production bonus Permanent, full-time role with long-term stability Full training and development provided Overtime opportunities available Supportive team environment within a modern facility APPLY NOW If you are an experienced Machine or Production Operative looking for a secure, long-term opportunity within a thriving industrial business, we would love to hear from you. Click "Apply Now" or contact our recruitment team today for more information.
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
MACHINE OPERATIVE - STEEL MILL Location: Witton, Birmingham Salary: £30,000 £3,000 Guaranteed Bonus Shifts: Rotating (6am-2pm 2pm-10pm 10pm-6am) Job Type: Permanent Full-Time THE OPPORTUNITY Our client, a long-established and highly respected manufacturer, is seeking a Machine Operative to join their modern steel processing facility in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a permanent position within a stable and growing business, offering strong earning potential, structured training, and long-term career prospects. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Operate machinery to process metal coils within a high-spec production environment Load coils using overhead cranes Follow detailed work instructions and complete production records accurately Use automated controls and basic computer systems Carry out visual quality inspections of finished products Maintain a clean, safe working environment in line with health & safety procedures CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS Previous experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment (essential) Comfortable working a rotating 3-shift pattern Ability to work independently and follow structured processes Good attention to detail and basic IT skills Desirable: Forklift Counterbalance Licence Overhead crane experience (training provided if required) WHAT'S ON OFFER Competitive salary of £30,000 rising to £32,000 in first month £3,000 guaranteed production bonus Permanent, full-time role with long-term stability Full training and development provided Overtime opportunities available Supportive team environment within a modern facility APPLY NOW If you are an experienced Machine or Production Operative looking for a secure, long-term opportunity within a thriving industrial business, we would love to hear from you. Click "Apply Now" or contact our recruitment team today for more information.
Infrastructure Engineer Position Description CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a member not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold the highest level of UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This role will be based out of our Leatherhead office five days a week. Your future duties and responsibilities We are seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to join an established team supporting a secure project. This role involves hands-on delivery and support of secure physical and virtual infrastructure. • Build, support, and maintain physical and virtual servers • Monitor infrastructure performance, capacity, and hardware health • Maintain backups, snapshots, patching, and antivirus • Perform regular infrastructure health checks • Support server room and project desktop environments • Manage secure import/export of project materials • Ensure security controls, logging, and documentation are maintained • Work closely with development teams in an Agile environment Skills • Strong enterprise infrastructure support experience • Solid virtualisation and networking knowledge • Well organised with strong documentation skills Required qualifications to be successful in this role • Windows Server 2019 / 2022 • VMware vSphere 8 • Windows 10 / 11 • Veeam Backup & Replication • Trellix ePO • Networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) • Dell / HP server and desktop hardware • SAN storage, firewalls, switches • Office 2024 Desirable: Solaris, Oracle, WebLogic Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
Infrastructure Engineer Position Description CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a member not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold the highest level of UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This role will be based out of our Leatherhead office five days a week. Your future duties and responsibilities We are seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to join an established team supporting a secure project. This role involves hands-on delivery and support of secure physical and virtual infrastructure. • Build, support, and maintain physical and virtual servers • Monitor infrastructure performance, capacity, and hardware health • Maintain backups, snapshots, patching, and antivirus • Perform regular infrastructure health checks • Support server room and project desktop environments • Manage secure import/export of project materials • Ensure security controls, logging, and documentation are maintained • Work closely with development teams in an Agile environment Skills • Strong enterprise infrastructure support experience • Solid virtualisation and networking knowledge • Well organised with strong documentation skills Required qualifications to be successful in this role • Windows Server 2019 / 2022 • VMware vSphere 8 • Windows 10 / 11 • Veeam Backup & Replication • Trellix ePO • Networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) • Dell / HP server and desktop hardware • SAN storage, firewalls, switches • Office 2024 Desirable: Solaris, Oracle, WebLogic Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
