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About Serac Group Serac Group is a UK based technology company leading the digital transformation of the property, planning and local government sectors. Through our suite of platforms including SeracTech, Ibex, Planda and our upcoming launch Rafter, we are reshaping the future of property data, planning intelligence and civic technology. We are one of the largest providers of AI and backend software to local government in the UK, supporting over 270 councils in how they read, manage and process planning applications. Our strategic partnership with Idox PLC allows us to deliver high impact, scalable solutions across both the public and private sectors. Our platform Ibex supports around 85 percent of all UK property transactions, providing local authority search data to conveyancing professionals and powering approximately 3,000 property transactions a day. We also supply reliable property and planning data to major comparison sites such as GoCompare and Compare the Market, along with 18 of the top 20 UK mortgage lenders, including NatWest and Barclays. At Serac Group, our mission is to build intelligent and connected systems that link people, data and decisions, enabling better outcomes in planning, property and place. Role Overview As the Technical Lead, you’ll oversee a section of the engineering team, champion best practices, and set the technical direction for our products. You’ll play a key role in product development, resource allocation, and fostering a high-performance engineering culture. This role requires a deep technical background, strong leadership skills, and a passion for building impactful products. This role offers a balanced blend of hands-on technical work and people-focused responsibilities. You will spend approximately 50% of your time directly engaged in practical, technical tasks, ensuring that key deliverables are met. The other 50% will be dedicated to leading and developing your team, fostering collaboration, and driving performance through effective management and coaching. This dual focus allows you to have a direct impact on both the technical output and the growth of your team members. Key Responsibilities • Leadership & Strategy: You actively promote a high standard of engineering excellence within your teams. You are accountable for the technical outcomes delivered by your teams, as well as the performance and growth of individual engineers. Therefore, maintaining a high standard and clearly communicating your expectations is essential. • Product Development: Oversee the technical aspects of product development, from early-stage ideation to product launch. Ensure scalability, performance, and security of the solutions being developed. • Engineering Culture: Foster a collaborative, results-driven engineering culture. Champion continuous improvement, technical innovation, and the adoption of best practices across the team. • Team Development: Grow and mentor a high-performing engineering team. Provide leadership and guidance in career development and technical expertise by conducting regular sit downs with the team to assess progress and give feedback where necessary. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work Closely with CTO & Head of Product to translate business needs into technical solutions. Ensure smooth communication between product and engineering teams. • Process Optimisation: Continuously improve engineering processes, workflows, and tools to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. Advocate for Agile development practices and other methodologies that improve team productivity. Must-Have Requirements • Experience: 3+ years in engineering leadership roles, with a proven track record of successfully leading engineering teams in a fast-paced environment. • Technical Expertise: Strong background in software development and architecture. Expertise in modern tech stacks (e.g., TypeScript, Node.js, SQL, cloud platforms like AWS). Hands-on experience with both front-end and back-end technologies. • Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and mentor engineering teams. Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Product Focus: Experience working closely with product teams to align engineering efforts with business goals. Ability to understand the broader vision and deliver high-quality solutions. • Problem-Solving Mindset: A solution-oriented approach to complex challenges, with the ability to make strategic decisions in a rapidly changing environment. • Agile Experience: Strong experience in Agile methodologies and practices, with the ability to implement and adapt processes that work best for the team. Desirable Skills • Experience with containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. • Familiarity with microservices architectures and distributed systems. • Experience in managing cross-functional projects and collaborating with senior leadership. • Background in AI or machine learning technologies. • Startup experience where adaptability and hands-on leadership are essential. Rewards • Unlimited Holiday to ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance. • Fast Career Growth opportunities in a rapidly scaling company. • Ongoing Training & Development to help you stay at the top of your game. • A Great Team & Company Culture with regular socials and team-building events. • Mentorship Program to support your professional growth. • Dog-Friendly Office because we know pets make everything better. • Monthly Pension Scheme to secure your future. Why Serac Group? At Serac Group, we’re redefining what’s possible in planning and construction through AI and technology. We hire talented people who are passionate about making a difference, solving problems, and driving innovation. As part of our team, you’ll be surrounded by curious, driven colleagues who want to shape the future. We believe in creating a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and excellence. Join us to make an impact on the world of PropTech and beyond.

Are you looking to kick-start a new career as a Data Scientist? We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Data Science Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee (£25K-£45K) within 20 miles of your location upon completion. Whether you are working full time, part-time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is completed in 4 easy steps, you can be placed into your first role in as little as 6-12 months: Step 1 - Full Data Science Career Training You will begin your data science journey by studying a selection of industry-recognized courses that will take you from beginner level all the way through to being qualified to work in a junior Data Scientist role. Through the interactive courses, you will gain knowledge in Python, R, Machine Learning, AI, and much more. You will also complete mini projects to gain practical experience and test your skills while you study. Step 2 - CompTIA Data+ CompTIA Data+ is an early-career data analytics certification for professionals tasked with developing and promoting data-driven business decision-making. It teaches Data Mining, Visualization, Data Governance & Data Analytics. In any industry, gaining official certifications is very important in the recruitment process. Therefore, this globally recognized certification will enhance your CV and make you stand out from the crowd. Step 3 - Official Exam The CompTIA Data+ exam will certify that you have knowledge and skills required to transform business requirements in support of data-driven decisions through mining and manipulating data, applying basic statistical methods, and analysing complex datasets while adhering to governance and quality standards. The exam is 90 minutes long and can be sat either in your local testing centre or online. Step 4 - Practical Projects Now that you have completed your theory training and official exams, you will be assigned 2 practical projects by your tutor. The projects are the most important part of the traineeship as it will showcase to employers that you have skills required to work in a data science role. The projects will use real world scenarios where you be utilising all of the skill that you have learned. Whilst you are progressing through the projects, you will have the ongoing support from your personal tutor. Once both projects have been completed and given the final sign off, you will have completed the traineeship and will be ready to move onto the recruitment stage. Your Data Science Role Once you have completed all of the mandatory training, which includes the online courses, practical projects and building your own portfolio, we will place you into a Data Scientist role, where you will be guaranteed a starting salary of £25K-£45K. We have partnered with a number of large organisations strategically located throughout the UK, providing a nationwide reach of jobs for our candidates. We guarantee you will be offered a job upon completion, or we will refund you 100% of your course fees back. We have a proven track record of placing 1000+ candidates into new roles each year. Check out our website for our latest success stories. Read through the information? Passionate about starting a career in data science? Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch.

Are you looking to kick-start a new career in IT? We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Cyber Security Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee (£24K-£45K) upon completion. Whether you are working full time, part time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is completed in 4 easy steps. Step 1 - Online Training The first step is completing a selection of professional, accredited and industry recognised IT Support courses by CompTIA, Microsoft and Cisco. Step 2 - Practical Training You will gain the practical experience by using our cutting edge Livelabs. Gaining hands-on experience is essential in today’s IT industry for both certifications and keeping up to date with new technologies. Step 3 - Official exams You will then go on to sit the CompTIA A+ exams to give you the official certifications which will be recognised worldwide. Step 4 - IT Technician placement (£24K-£45K) You will be placed into your first role as an IT Technician, with a starting salary of anywhere between £24K-£45K. You will need to gain two years experience in this role before you can progress into a Cyber Security role. Cyber Security Role You will now be ready to move into your Cyber Security role. We have partnered with a number of large IT companies who have a massive shortage of qualified Cyber Security professionals. At a one-off cost of £999, or a deposit of £149 followed by 10 interest free monthly instalments of £104, this represents a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in IT and have a real career ladder to start climbing. If you are not offered a role at the end of the training, we will refund 100% of your course fees. Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch.

Are you looking to kick-start a new career in IT? We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Network Engineer Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee (£24K-£45K) upon completion. Whether you are working full time, part time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is completed in 4 easy steps. Step 1 - Online Training The first step is completing a selection of professional, accredited and industry recognised IT Support courses by CompTIA, Microsoft and Cisco. Step 2 - Practical Training You will gain the practical experience by using our cutting edge Livelabs. Gaining hands-on experience is essential in today’s IT industry for both certifications and keeping up to date with new technologies. Step 3 - Official exams You will then go on to sit the Cisco CCNA exam to give you the official certifications which will be recognised worldwide. Step 4 - IT Technician placement (£24-£45K) You will be placed into your first role as an IT Technician, with a starting salary of anywhere between £24K-£45K. You will need to gain two years experience in this role before you can progress into a Network engineer role. Network Engineer Role You will now be ready to move into your Network Engineer role. We have partnered with a number of large IT companies who have a massive shortage of qualified Network Engineers. At a one off cost of £999, or a deposit of £149 followed by 10 interest free monthly instalments of £104, this represents a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in IT and have a real career ladder to start climbing. If you are not offered a role at the end of the training we will refund 100% of your course fees. Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch.

Are you looking to kick-start a new career in Ai? We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Ai Engineer Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee (£25K-£45K) within 20 miles of your location upon completion. Whether you are working full time, part-time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is completed in 4 easy steps, you can be placed into your first role in as little as 6-12 months: How It Works Step 1: Introduction to AI Start with beginner-friendly, bite-sized courses designed to build your foundational knowledge in AI. You’ll learn through interactive videos, quizzes, and tutorials covering key AI concepts and applications. Step 2: Full‑Stack AI Training Progress into in-depth training covering: Python programming for AI Data handling and processing Machine learning fundamentals Version control with Git & GitHub You’ll work on mini-projects throughout this stage, applying your new skills to practical tasks as you learn. Step 3: Certification Prepare for and pass the Microsoft AI-900: Azure AI Fundamentals exam — a globally recognised certification that proves your understanding of AI workloads and responsible AI principles, boosting your credentials with employers. Step 4: Real‑World Projects Complete two real-world AI projects assigned by your tutor to demonstrate your practical capabilities and build a professional portfolio. Once both projects are approved, you’ll be fully portfolio-ready and prepared to enter the industry. Your Career Path Once you have completed all of the mandatory training, which includes the online courses, practical projects and building your own portfolio, we will place you into a Ai role, where you will be guaranteed a starting salary of £25K-£45K. We have partnered with a number of large organisations strategically located throughout the UK, providing a nationwide reach of jobs for our candidates. We guarantee you will be offered a job upon completion, or we will refund you 100% of your course fees back. We have a proven track record of placing 1000+ candidates into new roles each year. Check out our website for our latest success stories. Interested in a future-proof career in AI? Apply now, and one of our friendly advisors will reach out to guide you through the process.

We are looking for an ambitious web developer to lead digital change throughout our organisation to significantly improve our content and ecommerce platforms. We are an SME experiencing high digital growth and need the systems to continue that journey. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter also capable of leading external resources to manage and deliver end-to end projects. Knowledge and experience of Shopify, Wordpress and Chargebee is ideal. Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities: Design, develop, and implement a highly responsive, scalable company website. Ensure seamless functionality across various web browsers and platforms. Build and maintain the backend infrastructure to support front-end functionalities and ensure efficient data integration. Collaborate with colleagues to design and implement new website features and enhancements. Identify and resolve technical issues to maintain website stability and performance. Monitor and improve front-end and back-end performance for efficiency and scalability. Manage all website deployments and updates, ensuring smooth rollouts. Contribute to technical strategy and development efforts across the company. Maintain and update technical documentation for internal use. Requirements: Proven expertise in front-end and back-end development, ideally within an e-commerce environment. Experience working on enterprise-scale digital platforms. Strong understanding of UI/UX best practices and ability to implement them effectively. Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, and front-end frameworks (e.g., React, JavaScript, jQuery). Backend experience, including server configurations and data integration from databases such as MSSQL and PostgreSQL. Experience developing and integrating APIs to support web applications and third-party services. Hands-on experience in developing UIs with real-time updates. Experience with Shopify, WordPress and React is desirable. What Rouleur offer: Opportunity to assert your skill set and have a profound impact on the growth of a small business. 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) About Rouleur Rouleur is an independent publication that prides itself on a progressive stance toward cycling - a small team that has grown substantially with huge opportunities for growth across different areas of the business. The successful candidate will have the chance to help shape the vision of how Rouleur becomes a more digital and more international brand. With world-class content at the heart of all of our marketing, e-commerce and commercial offerings, we encourage creativity across the entire business, and expect staff to help bring unique ideas, experiences and insights into every aspect of what we do.

Gather, clean, validate, and collate data sets derived from laboratory tests, including concrete cube testing, slump tests, plate bearing tests, and pile integrity testing. Develop and enforce data management policies and procedures to ensure high data quality and regulatory compliance. Analyse test data to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies relevant to materials performance, operational efficiency, and client-specific outcomes. Create visual dashboards, reports, and graphs to support internal decision-making and provide clear data interpretation for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Collaborate with laboratory and field teams to streamline data entry processes and ensure consistency in data capture and formatting. Present findings and recommendations to senior management and external clients to inform quality assurance, project planning, and service development. Support quality audits by maintaining accurate, well-documented records of test data and analytical processes.

Test Analyst (Salesforce/ GDPR) Role: Test Analyst - GDPR and Salesforce Experience Job Type: (Hybrid) 4 days at home, 1 day in the office. Job Location: London Rate: £200-£300 Per/Day (Depending on experience) Duration: 3 Months (with likelihood of extension) **Key Responsibilities:** Test Planning & Execution: - Develop, execute, and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts for Salesforce applications and related systems. - Perform functional, regression, performance, and usability testing to identify defects and ensure quality. GDPR Compliance Testing: - Validate that systems correctly capture, store, and manage user consents in line with GDPR requirements. - Ensure mechanisms are in place for users to easily opt-in/opt-out, request data access, or invoke the right to be forgotten. - Test the implementation of lawful bases for data processing, such as consent and legitimate interest, within the CRM. Salesforce-Specific Testing: - Verify the correct functioning of Salesforce's 'Individual' object and related consent fields (e.g., 'Don’t Market', 'Don’t Track') . - Test integrations between Salesforce and marketing platforms like Marketing Cloud or Pardot, focusing on consent and preference data flow . Collaboration & Reporting: - Work closely with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to understand requirements and resolve issues. - Document test results, report defects, and track defect resolution throughout the development lifecycle. Required Qualifications: - Proven experience as a Test Analyst or in a similar role, with a focus on CRM systems. - In-depth understanding of GDPR, especially concerning marketing preferences and consent management. - Hands-on experience with Salesforce, including knowledge of objects related to data privacy and consent. - Familiarity with Salesforce's Preference Manager and Consent Templates . - Proficiency in manual and automated testing tools relevant to Salesforce applications. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Pardot, or similar marketing automation platforms. - Understanding of data processing agreements and third-party data integrations. - Knowledge of data anonymization and encryption techniques in line with GDPR . - Familiarity with data subject rights management processes, such as data access requests and data portability . What We Offer: - Competitive day rate of £200-£300/ per day - Opportunities for professional development and certifications. - A collaborative and inclusive work environment. - Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and motivations for applying. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. ​ Schedule: Monday to Friday Experience: Salesforce: 3 years (required) GDPR - Marketing Preference: 3 years (required) Agile: 2 years (required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in London EC1V 7RQ Reference ID: Test Analyst (Salesforce/ GDPR) Expected start date: 09/06/2025