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Lead and grow Cursive’s client services function – and help shape the next chapter of an established digital agency for changemakers. About Cursive We’re Cursive – digital makers for the changemakers. For almost two decades we’ve built and cared for mission-critical web platforms for charities, NGOs, think tanks, academic institutions and other social change-makers. Our clients include ODI Global, GO Lab (Blavatnik School of Government), Power for Democracies, Full Fact, Dementia UK, Artangel and The Churchill Fellowship. We’re Wagtail specialists. We design, build, host and maintain websites and bespoke digital tools that help impact-led organisations do their best work. Our long-term approach has earned us a 92% client retention rate over the last five years – we’re proud of that, and we want to keep it that way. We’re a Good Business Charter-accredited, Living Wage employer that offsets its carbon footprint. We take our work seriously. We don’t take ourselves too seriously. About the role This is a senior role with three connected dimensions: running excellent day-to-day client operations, growing existing accounts and winning new business. This role will help shape the strategic direction of the agency alongside the founder. You’ll be the senior point of contact for our clients, a co-owner of our new business pipeline, the architect of how we deliver and develop accounts, and a key partner to our MD in steering Cursive’s growth strategy and plan. The right person is a confident operator who’s equally comfortable ensuring effective and efficient delivery, leading a pitch, designing a client services process, and contributing to a board-level conversation about where Cursive goes next. Areas of responsibility 1. Account management Owning the quality, profitability, and professionalism of our day-to-day client services. • Lead the account management function, setting the standard for how Cursive looks after its clients, • Act as senior client lead and escalation point across the portfolio, • Oversee ticketing, support and ongoing maintenance work – making sure clients get clear, timely, high-quality responses, • Manage internal organisation: workflow planning, capacity management, prioritisation and scheduling across the team, • Run and oversee projects to time, scope, budget and margin – using appropriate methodologies and tools, • Maintain high-quality client communications: status reporting, change control, expectation management and difficult conversations handled well, • Track account health, utilisation and project profitability; identify and resolve issues before they affect delivery or margin, • Ensure we deliver against contracts, SLAs and commitments – and that our commercial position is protected as scope and circumstances change 2. Account development & new business Building the systems, methods, and relationships that grow client accounts and bring new ones in – positioning Cursive as a long-term strategic partner. • Define, implement, and continually evolve Cursive’s client services methods, processes, and tooling, • Develop account growth plans for each strategic client – mapping needs, stakeholders, opportunities and risks, • Identify, qualify and convert upsell and cross-sell opportunities across our service lines: design and build, Wagtail consultancy, software development, hosting and maintenance, content strategy, AI/SEO services, • Reposition Cursive in client conversations from supplier to long-term strategic partner – proactively bringing ideas, roadmaps, and recommendations, • Lead account reviews, QBRs, and strategic planning sessions with senior client stakeholders, • Build a structured approach to client retention and renewal across maintenance, hosting and retainer engagements, • Take shared ownership of the new business pipeline alongside the CEO – qualifying inbound enquiries, leading discovery conversations, and converting opportunities into won work, • Lead and / or contribute to proposals, pitches, scoping documents, and commercial negotiations for new business, • Build and maintain a structured sales process – CRM hygiene, pipeline reporting, conversion tracking and forecasting, • Develop relationships with referral partners, sector networks, and prospective clients to generate sustainable new opportunities, • Work with the CEO and delivery team to scope, price and win larger pieces of work from existing and new relationships, • Capture and feed insight from client and prospect conversations back into our service propositions, marketing and sales activity 3. Leadership Partnering with our founder and MD to develop Cursive as a business. • Act as a senior leadership partner to the CEO – a trusted second voice on strategy, operations and direction, • Take ownership of key strategic initiatives agreed with the CEO (e.g. new service propositions, operational improvements, sector or partnership plays), • Contribute to business strategy formation: shaping objectives, plans and priorities, and helping deliver them, • Help shape Cursive’s commercial model, service mix, and go-to-market positioning, • Support the development and activation of Cursive’s wider marketing strategy – contributing to messaging, propositions, sector plays, content themes, and campaign priorities, • Work closely with marketing activity (content, SEO, events, partnerships, thought leadership) to ensure it generates qualified opportunities and reinforces Cursive’s positioning in the sector, • Line-manage, coach, and develop members of the client services team; contribute to recruitment, onboarding, and team development, • Represent Cursive externally where appropriate – with clients, partners, prospects and in our sectors, • Champion Cursive’s culture and values: rigour, reliability, plain-speaking, social purpose What you’ll bring • Substantial experience in a client services, account director, or client lead role within a digital, design, or technology agency – ideally including time at director level or running a function, • A proven track record of growing existing accounts: identifying opportunities, leading commercial conversations, and converting them into delivered work, • Demonstrable new business experience – running a pipeline, leading discovery and pitches, writing strong proposals, and closing work, • An understanding of how marketing supports new business – and an ability to contribute meaningfully to marketing strategy, propositions, and activation, • Strong commercial instincts – comfortable with utilisation, margin, forecasting, scoping, and pricing, • A forward-facing grasp and ability to navigate the fast-paced emerging tech landscape, • First-class project and programme management experience using common methodologies and tools, • Confident, credible communicator with senior client stakeholders – trustees, CEOs, directors of digital, heads of comms, • Experience designing and implementing client services processes, not just operating them, • Genuine interest in, and empathy with, the charity, NGO, think tank, academic, and wider social-purpose sectors, • A collaborative, low-ego, high-standards working style that fits a small, senior team, • Comfortable working at pace across the strategic, operational, and detail levels in the same week It would be a bonus if... You’ve worked with content management systems (Wagtail, Django, or comparable open-source CMS) You have experience with hosting, support and maintenance commercial models (retainers, SLAs, ticketing) You bring an existing network in the charity, think tank, academic, or public-good sectors You have working knowledge of GA4, SEO, AI search, and digital strategy You’ve helped shape a small agency through a growth or transition phase What we offer A senior leadership role with real ownership and influence in shaping the next chapter of a respected, established agency A portfolio of clients doing genuinely meaningful work A small, expert, close-knit team that takes pride in doing things properly Flexible, hybrid working with a base in York 50k salary, performance-related element, and benefits package (Living Wage employer, Good Business Charter accredited) The chance to work directly alongside the founder on the future of the business To apply Send a CV and short note (no more than a page) telling us why this role and Cursive are right for you, to Cursive is committed to building an inclusive team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.

.NET Developer - Fastest Growing Social Media Firm – York (Tech stack: .NET Developer, .NET 10.0, ASP.NET Core, C# 14, Azure DevOps, Agile, Blazor, JavaScript, React, Multithreading, RESTful, ML.NET, Azure AI, Programmer, Full Stack Engineer, Architect, .NET Developer) Our client is on a quest to transform how people discover, view and share content by combining the beauty and ease of print with the power of social media. Their key management team comprises of former top performers from Google, Apple, MSFT, NetFlix, Yahoo, Facebook, BBC Worldwide and Sony. Having raised over £300 million from well respected investors they have recently opened new offices in the UK and are on the lookout for the very best .NET Developer. .NET Developer applicants should be experienced in: .NET, .NET Core, C# and Azure SQL. You should have a strong grasp of object orientated (OO) development principles. Our client can provide you with industry recognized training in: .NET 10.0, C# 14, Azure DevOps, Agile, Blazor, JavaScript, React, Multithreading, RESTful, ML.NET, Azure AI, Bootstrap and Azure Cosmos DB. Our client has a flat organization, which means that they believe great ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. From the beginning they’ve been uncompromising in creating a culture that inspires great work and values the health and balanced lives of their staff. If you are as excited as they are about building the first social magazine and transforming the social media experience, then apply without delay! Location: York, Yorkshire, UK / Remote Working Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 + Bonus + Pension + Benefits Applicants must be based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK even though remote working is available. Noir continues to be the leading Microsoft recruitment agency; we can help you make the right career decisions! NOIRUKNETREC NOIRUKREC NC/NET/YORET

Who Are We? Gear4music is a leading UK & European musical retailer. Since launching in 2003, our mission has been to make music accessible for all. We now offer over 62,000 products, serve customers in 190 countries, and operate in 15 languages and 9 currencies. In 2022, we also launched AV.com – retailing HiFi, Home Cinema, and accessories. Behind the scenes, we’re powered by a growing technical team who make all of this possible. We recently turned over £147m and continue to grow, evolve, and innovate. Who Are You? You’re a sharp, thoughtful, and organised Product Manager with a passion for technology and process improvement. You love asking the right questions, spotting bottlenecks, and figuring out how things can be done better, faster, smarter. You thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and enjoy solving real-world problems. You’re a confident communicator who can bring together technical and non-technical minds to drive tangible change – and you're excited to make a serious impact on how we work. Your Mission Sitting within the Tech Team’s product management function, You’ll play a key role in enhancing operational efficiency. Your job is to act as the bridge between technical teams, business stakeholders, and third-party vendors, helping us design and implement solutions that drive real results. You will: • Gather, document, and analyse complex business requirement., • Translate business needs into clear, actionable technical specifications., • Work with technical SMEs to understand our current technical set up, identifying areas of particular complexity and challenge., • Analyse and model current and future processes, identifying opportunities for efficiency and improvement., • Work closely with developers, external partners and infrastructure teams to deliver scalable technical solutions., • Support project delivery using Agile practices – contributing to sprint planning, retrospectives, and stakeholder demos., • Drive test planning and UAT, ensuring business goals are met before solutions go live., • Proactively communicate project progress, blockers, and outcomes to stakeholders at all levels., • Act as a champion for continuous improvement, working across departments to reduce manual processes and increase operational efficiency. The Technical Bits We don’t expect you to code – but you’ll need to be technically fluent enough to hold your own in discussions with developers, product teams, and vendors. Here’s the sort of experience we’re looking for: • Demonstrable experience as a Product Manager, Business Analyst, Systems architect, or similar role (3+ years)., • Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS), operational systems, or logistics platforms., • Familiarity with business analysis tools (e.g. JIRA, Confluence, Visio, Lucidchart)., • Understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies., • Comfortable working with technical documentation, workflows, and data models., • Experience with WMS platforms, Logistics technology, or e-commerce back-office functions is highly desirable. Bonus points for: • Experience in systems/process transformation in a logistics, warehouse or retail operations environment. Why Us? Because we actually care. No, really. We're not about flash perks or empty promises. We’re about giving you the space, support, and flexibility to do your best work, grow in your role, and feel valued along the way. From wellbeing resources and mental health support to properly planned progression paths – you’ll be part of a culture that values honesty, collaboration, and impact. You’ll work with real people solving real challenges – not stuck in endless meetings or writing reports no one reads. You’ll get to shape how we work and play a key part in building solutions that scale with our business. We’re a flat team – our directors sit with the teams, and everyone has a voice. Critiquing your boss is allowed. Encouraged, even. Our Head Office and UK warehouse operations are based in York, so that’s where you’ll spend the majority of your time, but there will be opportunity for hybrid working and flexible hours, depending on your circumstances. What We Will Offer • Great pay – and it’s always on time., • No expectation of long hours. We respect your time., • A personal development plan and regular 1:1s., • Your choice of Mac or Windows Laptop, • Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme., • A generous staff discount scheme., • Flexible hours and no dress code., • Mental health first aiders., • A strong learning culture with support for external training. And the usual good stuff: • Cycle to work scheme., • Eyecare vouchers., • Company pension scheme., • Employee referral bonuses. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation, in line with the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know. A member of our friendly recruitment team will contact you to discuss your needs in more detail and ensure appropriate arrangements are made.

Job Title: Senior Architect Ref: BM102 Location: York Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award-winning RIBA chartered practice who provide specialist design services to the residential sector. They are on the lookout for a talented and experienced Senior Architect to deliver various high-end residential projects for their studio in York. Benefits for the role of Senior Architect include: Highly competitive salary Contributory pension scheme Professional development Personal development Generous holiday allowanceDuties for the role of Senior Architect include: Deliver residential projects from inception through to completion Carry out site visits and ensure high quality and technical compliance is achieved Produce detailed drawing packages and specifications Liaise with clients, contractors, consultants, and other internal and external team membersSkills and experience for the role of Senior Architect: ARB registered Strong post Part 3 qualification experience as an Architect within a UK experience Strong experience working on projects within the residential sector Proficiency with ArchiCAD is desirable Working knowledge of UK building regulations Excellent drawing and design skills Strong attention to detail Excellent communication and organisational skills Live within a commutable distance to the York areaIf This role interests you or if you are interested in searching for other roles relating to architecture please feel free to contact Ben Moore on (phone number removed) or email . There are many more roles available on our website at . This is a permanent role

Job Title: Architect Location: York Salary: £35-50,000 DOE About the company: I am currently working with a well-established, design-led architectural practice based in York, who are looking to appoint an Architect to join their growing team. The practice specialises in high-quality residential projects, including bespoke homes, extensions and small-scale developments across North Yorkshire. They have built a strong reputation for delivering thoughtful, well-crafted schemes and offer a collaborative studio environment where individuals are given real responsibility and client exposure across all stages of a project. Benefits Work on bespoke, design-led residential projects Supportive, close-knit team environment Opportunity for genuine project ownership Exposure to all RIBA stages Clear scope for career progression as the practice grows Competitive salary dependent on experience Private healthcare cover after successful completion of probation Performance-related bonus scheme after probationDaily Duties Develop and coordinate design and technical information across all project stages Prepare and submit planning and Building Regulations applications Produce detailed drawing packages using BIM software Liaise with clients, consultants and contractors Attend site visits and project meetings Manage project deadlines and deliverables effectivelyIdeal Candidate Qualified Architect with 3+ years' UK experience Strong background in residential projects Good working knowledge of UK planning policy and Building Regulations Proficiency in ArchiCAD or similar BIM software Strong communication and client-facing skills Proactive, organised and able to work both independently and within a team To apply, please contact KAZ on (phone number removed) OR alternatively, send your updated CV and Portfolio across to I hope to hear from you soon

Whilst the initial architecture has been delivered in phase 1, this role will focus on supporting ongoing development, handling ad-hoc architectural changes, and ensuring the platform continues to scale effectively as the programme evolves. You’ll work closely with the development team, providing

We're partnered with a growing UK edtech business, who are looking for a Technical Architect to help shape the future of its core platform as it continues to scale. This role sits across the organisation, focusing on the most complex technical challenges, long-term architecture, and strategic engine

Oracle Cloud Integration Architect. Oracle Cloud Integration Architect. Experience in designing and implementing Mid-size to complex integration architecture using OIC and ODI.

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Shape and own end-to-end architecture for complex agentic AI solutions from concept to production. Deep technical expertise in designing and implementing agentic AI architectures. Experience developing architects and senior engineers.

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Senior Data Engineer / Data Architect | Social & Healthcare | Hybrid | £58,000 – £63,000. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Data Architect who wants to use their expertise to make a genuine difference to the lives of vulnerable people in the community. Design and develop modern, scalable da

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As an architect assigned to a client project, you will typically work closely with delivery teams and client stakeholders to provide technical leadership, shape deals and propositions, drive architectural decisions, create plans and roadmaps, and produce design artifacts. Capability in creating desi

Architect and implement scalable, secure, and highly available data platforms on AWS. Familiarity with Data Mesh and cross-account data sharing architectures. AWS Certifications (Solutions Architect / Data Engineer).

This is a rare opportunity to join at the ground floor of a greenfield architecture initiative where there is currently no defined application architecture in place. Strong experience in software or application architecture within distributed cloud environments. Ability to operate autonomously and t

Architect and implement scalable, secure, and highly available data platforms on AWS. Familiarity with Data Mesh and cross-account data sharing architectures. AWS Certifications (Solutions Architect / Data Engineer).

You’ll help shape the target cloud architecture, challenge assumptions, and guide the migration of complex workloads from Azure into GCP. Influence architecture, not just execution.

We’re looking for an experienced Data Architect to define and implement our group-wide, end-to-end data architecture. This is a hands-on, strategic position, responsible for setting technical direction, making key architectural decisions, unifying multiple data architectures and enabling teams to

Strong understanding of cloud migration and architecture. Cloud Architecture & Engineering. Architecting and delivering cloud platforms.

Produce clear documentation of architecture, assumptions, risks, and migration approach. Strong experience working with mainframe-integrated architectures and constrained legacy environments. Title: Enterprise Solution Architect.

Define and maintain the long-term HPC architecture roadmap aligned with organizational goals. Establish technical standards, reference architectures, and best practices for the HPC ecosystem. Architect low-latency networking solutions, including InfiniBand, RDMA, and high-speed Ethernet.

Produce and maintain architecture artefacts including: Solution Architecture Documents Data and Integration Models Interface specifications Non functional requirements Data & Integration Architecture Own the Opcenter data and integration system model, including master data, transactional data and an

From Junior Technical Consultants who are new to the ServiceNow eco-system through to developing our Technical Architects on the Certified Master Architect and Certified Technical Architect programmes, we have lots of opportunity for our people to develop in technical skills and client-facing experi

Cyber & Technology Resilience Architect - Manager United Kingdom (Multiple offices 2 days/week onsite) Salary:£90,000 £100,000 base Are you a Cyber Resilience leader looking to make a significant impact within a Top 4 consulting environment? We are hiring a Senior Manager to join a market-lead

Job Description: Solution Architect (Contract) Role: Solution Architect Term: Initial 6 Months Rate: Inside IR35 Location: Homebased contract UK - PI planning mandatory every 3 months We are seeking a highly skilled Solution Architect for a contract postion. Governance: Participate in Architecture R

Key Responsibilities Solution Architecture Design end-to-end supply chain and inventory solutions covering supplier ? distribution centres ? retail outlets / central operations Define solutions supporting inventory lifecycle management, including: Shelf-life and expiry tracking Batch / lot traceabil

ServiceNow Technical Architect - DV Cleared Location: Remote (UK-based with travel to client sites) Salary: £80,000 £100,000 per annum + 10% annual bonus Clearance: Must hold active DV (Developed Vetting) clearance We are seeking an experienced ServiceNow Technical Architect to join a high-perform

The Mission: Support the architectural mapping and evaluation of a complex domain cluster. Record design rationale through Architecture Decision Records (ADRs). Architecture Principles: Understanding of DDD, resilience patterns, and observability (logging/tracing).

You will take ownership of the architecture, definition, creation, and use of high-levelsystem representations to guide the development teams in their detailed design activities. Led by ourPrincipal Solution Architect, the team is based at our modern Lincoln HQ on Teal Park, typically spending three

Senior Ground Systems Solution Architect This is a senior technical leadership role with the potential to develop into a CTO position as an expanding satellite communications business continues to grow.

Job Description: Wealth Tech Architect 2 months contract £550 Outside IR35 Hybrid working London Our client is seeking an experienced Wealth Tech Architect to join their team on a short-term contract. As a Wealth Tech Architect, you will be a hands-on specialist in the Independent Financial Adviser

Solution Architect Salary: £90,000–£105,000 + bonus + car allowance Hybrid – UK-wide offices Location - London, Manchester, Bristol, Belfast Our client is a global innovation and transformation consultancy, working with leading organisations across public and private sectors to solve compl

Your responsibilities: (Up to 10, Avoid repetition) - Own the overall solution architecture for the Amazon Connect platform, including Voice routing and contact flows, IVR design and call lifecycle, Agent experience and operational model - Define logical, physical, and integration architectures ali

Standards & Interoperability: - Simulation: Ensure all architectures comply with defence standards, including but not limited to, HLA (High Level Architecture), DIS (Distributed Interactive Simulation), C2SIM, NATO Education and Training Network Federation Object Model (NETN FOM) and the Defence Sy

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What You’ll Be Doing - Leading end-to-end solutioning and delivery for Microsoft Security across enterprise clients - Owning and evolving security offerings, go-to-market assets, and capabilities - Driving pre-sales and deal conversion on large, complex engagements (multi-million programmes) - Ac