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Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your psychological therapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting? Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider psychological therapy network that meets regularly for training & development? Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist psychological assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting? Do you want to be part of developing an enhanced psychological therapy offer through supporting the growth of apprentices, students and therapy assistants? How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 5th year running? Job Title: Adults Clinical Psychologist Location: Care First – Pheasey, Walsall area, Birmingham - The Clinical Team will support the provision of services across a number of sites within Walsall, Kings Norton and Walsall. Salary: Up to £60,000 pro-rata DOE Hours: Part Time - 2 days per week Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances) Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key. We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed. About the Group: Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people / adults we educate for. Our Acorn schools are there to meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life’s important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools. Our Vision Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world. Our Mission We commit to unlocking our pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations. Our Promise • WE LISTEN. We never assume., • WE WORK TOGETHER. To make the remarkable happen. The role: We’re looking for an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join our team who will contribute to bespoke assessment and intervention plans for the adults we support. This is a wide and varied role ideal for those looking for a new challenge where you can truly have an impact on shaping services and driving change. Care First aim to improve the quality of life for adults with learning difficulties/disabilities, autism and mental health difficulties. Our service offers support through both practical and vocational training. The post is located within Care First – Pheasey, Walsall area. You will be joining a new clinical team to facilitate MDT working, consisting of Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy. The clinical team is embedded into the structure of the provision which enables positive and effective multi-disciplinary working across the education services, in order to maximise clinical outcomes for the adults. Outcomes First Group support the clinical CPD in the North Region which facilitates supervision and training opportunities in order to deliver interventions that are strong in research evidence base. You will be working within the overall framework of the service policies and procedures and within existing MDT and Clinical Governance structures to support the services in future development and ensuring quality assurance. Our clinical teams help to develop empowering environments where our adults can flourish. Always putting them at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the adults we support are heard, respected and involved in decisions that affect them wherever possible. When it comes to looking after the adults in our care, we strive for excellence. With this in mind, we are looking for a Clinical Psychologist who shares our vision; to build incredible futures. Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Clinical Psychologist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support. For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached. Essential Criteria: • Registered with the HCPC, • Doctoral level degree in Clinical/Counselling/Forensic/Educational Psychology (or equivalent if qualified prior to introduction of relevant Doctorate), • Relevant previous experience, working in related settings or with related client group, • Experience of effective multi-disciplinary working (working with both clinical and non-clinical, internal and external agencies), • Experience of effectively communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers, • Experience of effectively working at different systems within an organisation e.g. service development, group and individual levels., • Experience of working via a model of: ‘assess, plan, do and review, • Experience of effectively using consultation as a method of service delivery., • Adequate competence in all core areas of psychological practice, meets HCPC practice standards., • Knowledge of client group and their needs., • Knowledge of trauma informed practice and neuro-diversity., • Ability to develop formulations and use these to inform clinical intervention plans and recommendations for others., • Ability to develop and deliver training to different cohorts of people, • Ability to write coherent and accurate clinical records, including observation records, consultation records, reports and intervention plans, • Excellent communication with people on complex matters and ideas and in complex situations., • Effective IT skills, or aptitude to learn effective IT skills, to use core computer programmes and platforms., • Ability to work effectively with a range of professionals, problem solving with others to achieve excellent service development outcomes., • Ongoing evidence of CPD., • Ability to use evaluation tools to demonstrate and improve service effectiveness and outcomes., • Ability to make independent clinical decisions when necessary., • Excellent time management and organisational skills., • Ability to prioritise multiple work demands and meet work deadlines., • Undertake relevant Group induction training on commencement in post., • Commitment to the values of the organisation., • Flexible approach to working environments., • Ability and willingness to travel on company business., • Experience of working with specific client group (e.g. neuro-diverse and/or social, emotional and mental health) and setting type (e.g. schools and/or residential care)., • Experience of providing supervision to others., • Working knowledge of current philosophies and principles underpinning services for those within the specific client group., • Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group., • Post qualification training in topics related to role, service and/or client group Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options: Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including: • £2,000 training allowance, • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions, • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health services and physical health checks, • Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support., • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, • 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, • Cycle to Work Schemes, • Electric Car Purchase Scheme We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. Job Ref: 294103 #Psychologist#psychology#CareersinEducation#SpecialEducation#CareersinCare #CareersinSpecialEducation #Therapists #1

Job Description Head of Sterile Services (national) Competitive salary & fantastic benefits UK-based, with travel The Role We’re seeking an experienced leader to join us as our national Head of Sterile Services – this pivotal role requires both operational and strategic leadership to provide expert guidance and assurance to the business in the safe running of our efficient and compliant decontamination services. Ramsay Health Care UK operates a mixed Sterile Services model, with 3 large independent Hubs (each providing service for up to 9 hospital sites), and 7 smaller hospital-based units. You will assume budgetary responsibility for our Sterile Services decontamination hubs, develop and maintain the decontamination clinical governance framework, and support the implementation of the decontamination strategy, including flexible endoscope decontamination. You will be responsible and oversee decontamination quality standards, training needs and service expansion, including specifying requirements for new developments and surgical instrumentation. As Head of Sterile Services, you will ensure the quality, safety, and compliance of decontamination services across the organisation leading on all matters relating to service provision, also acting as the subject matter expert within governance and operational committees. A key part of the role involves overseeing the integration and enhancement of the Quality Management System (QMS) and Patient Information system, with Track and Trace systems, while also developing and implementing an annual quality improvement strategy. You will be responsible for directing audits and engagement activities to ensure services meet ISO 13485 accreditation standards, leading the development of training standards and competency materials for decontamination staff, managing the dissemination of MHRA alerts and field safety notices, and overseeing the commissioning and refurbishment of TSSU service models. You will also manage third-party contract opportunities, including negotiation, planning, mobilisation, and documentation. To be successful in this role, you must be a full member of the Institute of Decontamination Sciences (IDSc) and hold a relevant degree or diploma-level qualification, alongside an NVQ Level 3 or technical certificate in decontamination. You will bring senior management experience within the healthcare industry, having led lead strategic change across multisite operations, also with a strong working knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance. About us Ramsay Health Care UK is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England, with a network of over 30 acute hospitals. These provide a wide & comprehensive range of efficient clinical specialties for both independent and NHS patients. We are part of the Ramsay Health Care global hospital group, delivering a range of acute and primary healthcare services from 480 facilities across 11 countries. At Ramsay, we love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis of our success. The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. And in return? In return for your commitment and passion, Ramsay will provide you with a competitive reward package, high levels of support, a comprehensive range of development opportunities and career progression both within the UK and across the global Ramsay organisation. Your thorough induction programme will be customised to complement your previous healthcare management experience and your professional development will be supported through our Ramsay Training Academy. Next Steps Applications should include a CV together with a covering letter addressing the key criteria outlined above and detailing current salary. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks. We care. It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.

Applications Specialist - Pathology Territory: this role is covering UK wide, ideally based in Central UK/ Midlands As a leading innovator of women’s health, we at Hologic are empowering people to live healthier lives everywhere, every day. Our Diagnostics business area is going from strength to strength and to support our growth, we are looking for the best to join us. As the Applications Specialist - Pathology you will play a pivotal role focusing on providing expert-level applications support, training, clinical education and guidance for Hologic’s advanced Pathology and Non-Gynae Cytology/Cervical Health solutions. What You Can Expect: • Actively work with the Regional Sales Manager and help develop, achieve and maintain regional business growth and market share., • Work directly with laboratories, pathologists, and cytotechnologists to ensure the seamless implementation and optimal use of Hologic’s technologies in both cytology and pathology workflows., • Deliver on-site and remote training, support system integrations, and troubleshoot technical or application-related issues., • Ensure that our customers can maximize efficiency, accuracy, and diagnostic performance while adhering to laboratory best practices and regulatory standards., • Assist with workflow optimization, conduct user training on Hologic’s diagnostic systems, and serve as a liaison between customers and internal teams such as product development, engineering, and customer support., • Stay up to date on industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements to provide tailored solutions and expert insights to Hologic’s customers., • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, preferably Pathology and/or Cytology., • Strong level of NHS working experience, ideally both NGYN and GYN cytology and/or morphology., • Understanding of the IVD industry, the landscape of the NHS and National Screening programme, including regulatory requirements, trends projection, laboratory operating principles and processes including LEAN, customer segments, buying patterns, and decision-making processes., • Able to present to senior customer stakeholders (management, clinician, finance, procurement and commissioning)., • Understands NHS, NSC, NHSSCP structures and key drivers., • Builds and leverages relationships at all levels and networks both internally and externally to achieve desired results., • Be part of a company that is making a difference in women’s health., • Work in a supportive and collaborative environment that fosters professional growth and development., • Competitive salary, bonus structure and comprehensive benefits package. Apply Today to Join Our Team and Make a Difference! #LI-RH1 #LI-Remote

Job title: Principal Engineer – Electrical Engineering (Power) Location: Coventry. (Hybrid – 1 day a week / 1 day a fortnight on site) Dependent on business needs. Salary: Up to £61,500 (Commensurate with skills and experience) What you’ll be doing: • Design and develop solutions to a range of common design situations/problems using NX, • Understand and apply a range of fundamental design processes, tools, systems and techniques, • Develop and produce ways of working within NX to provide design intent, • Work as a member of a multi-functional team created to accomplish tasks (e.g. Capgemini, Siemens, IBM and SSNA), • Begin to schedule own work to meet target time scales and budget demand using tools and techniques with guidance from their supervisor, • Continually seek ways to improve, processes, toolsets, systems, techniques and the generic workplace, • BEng (Hons) / MEng or equivalent and CEng (or be able to satisfy requirements for CEng), • Demonstrable experience of engineering lifecycle, • Understanding of at least one of the following areas: Power system modelling; generators; switchgear; protection; power electronics, • In depth understanding of Power System Architecture, Power Generation and Distribution, Protection and Co-ordination or Power Earth Fault Monitoring As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Coventry team: The team supports the Engineering Manager and external specialists during development and analysis of platform power systems. The Principal Engineer shall act as team lead, managing the day-to-day activities of the team and the production of deliverables. The Principal Engineer shall be responsible for developing and maintaining the competency and skills of the team, project plan and schedule project activities, while managing the resolution of any related issues. We offer relocation packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 30th November 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-KI1 #LI-Hybrid

Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer Location: West Midlands. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Negotiable depending on skills and experience What you’ll be doing: • Supporting the development of design solutions to agreed time, cost and quality in accordance with project or business milestones, • Involvement in the development and management of requirements specific to a system or product and/or across a system of systems, platform or programme, • Ensuring design proving evidence is comprehensive, captured within the requirements management tools and has been endorsed by the appropriate level of authority, • Participating in the development of estimates for the scope of work and resources required to deliver, to support bids, proposal development and project planning activities for various systems Essential • Knowledge or experience of Systems Engineering processes and practices As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Systems Engineering team: To support our ongoing need to recruit the best engineering talent, BAE Systems Submarines is delighted to shortly be opening a brand-new office in Coventry. BAE Systems Submarines is experiencing a period of significant growth, and we are now actively recruiting a variety of roles and specialisms to support our ongoing submarines programs which is critical to delivering our national endeavour. We offer relocation support across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date 7th November 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-AG1 #LI-Hybrid

Job title: Principal Engineer – Electrical Engineering (Power) \n Location: Coventry. (Hybrid – 1 day a week / 1 day a fortnight on site) Dependent on business needs. \n Salary: Up to £61,500 (Commensurate with skills and experience) \n \n What you’ll be doing: \n\n • Design and develop solutions to a range of common design situations/problems using NX\n, • Understand and apply a range of fundamental design processes, tools, systems and techniques\n, • Develop and produce ways of working within NX to provide design intent\n, • Work as a member of a multi-functional team created to accomplish tasks (e.g. Capgemini, Siemens, IBM and SSNA)\n, • Begin to schedule own work to meet target time scales and budget demand using tools and techniques with guidance from their supervisor\n, • Continually seek ways to improve, processes, toolsets, systems, techniques and the generic workplace\n, • BEng (Hons) / MEng or equivalent and CEng (or be able to satisfy requirements for CEng)\n, • Demonstrable experience of engineering lifecycle\n, • Understanding of at least one of the following areas: Power system modelling; generators; switchgear; protection; power electronics\n, • In depth understanding of Power System Architecture, Power Generation and Distribution, Protection and Co-ordination or Power Earth Fault Monitoring\n #LI-KI1 \n #LI-Hybrid

Build Your Career with CFS At Halfords Commercial Fleet Services (CFS), we keep the UK moving. As the UKs largest commercial tyre service provider, were proud to offer nationwide coverage, unrivalled expertise, and exciting career opportunities across our growing network. Who We Are CFS is part of the Halfords Group a household name in UK motoring. Formed through the integration of Lodge, McConechys, and Universal Tyres, along with specialist independent tyre services, weve built a business with true nationwide coverage and expertise. We provide: Full fleet management services for Truck, Car & Van, Agricultural, Industrial, Earthmover and Plant vehicles 24/7/365 Commercial Breakdown cover nationwide Mobile tyre replacement Fleet management packages tailored to maximise tyre life Flexible contracts fixed cost, PPK/PPM, or PAYG Electronic worksheets & fleet inspections for complete transparency Mobile commercial wheel alignment And we dont stop there our fleet of over 550 vehicles is fitted with the latest PTO compressor systems, digital inflators, tyre fitting machines and wheel balancers, ensuring our teams have the very best kit to deliver safe, efficient, and professional service every time. Why join us? Uncapped bonus scheme (including overtime & call-out rates) Fully equipped mobile role van, tools, and PPE provided Monday to Saturday (early Saturday finish at 12:00) Career growth & stability with the UKs largest SMR and tyre services business What youll do: Fit and repair a wide range of tyres (car, van, truck, agricultural, industrial, earthmover) roadside and depot-based Deliver exceptional service to every customer, every time Accurately complete all paperwork and electronic job sheets Why Work With Us? Joining CFS means becoming part of a team that values safety, skill, and service excellence. Whether on the road or in the depot, youll have the tools, training, and support to succeed. Paragraph for page Halfords Commercial Fleet Services employs over 800 colleagues across the business in a variety of roles. We recognise that our colleagues are the face of our Company and as such we understand that having a skilled and motivated workforce is crucial to our continued success. The Company is committed to encouraging training and development of all colleagues and we encourage internal promotion wherever possible. For those individuals who show enthusiasm and promise we offer a Management Training Scheme where colleagues can gain NVQs and on the job training to help further their careers. Our Commercial teams are fully trained to REACT and LCTT level with full certification and specialist training is provided to meet the needs of our customers and their fleets. We provide our colleagues with a competitive salary with bonus and out of hours call-outs and overtime where applicable. Access to our Company pension scheme, competitive holiday entitlement, profit related bonus scheme (where applicable), as well as a variety of colleague discounts and ongoing investment in training and development.

Lead SCADA Systems Engineer Birmingham - Hybrid (3 Days on-site) £74,000 - £92,400 + Generous Pension + Holiday This is an excellent opportunity for an instinctive leader who is experienced in system engineering and is highly skilled with SCADA, to join a business at an exciting time of growth in a role offering autonomy and an extensive benefits package. This company is at the heart of the British transport network and are considered as a huge part within the UK's expansion plans. As the company continues to grow, they are looking to bring in a SCADA Systems Engineer to keep up with the high demand. In this varied role you will be responsible for managing and leading a team to reach it's end goals that will include a mixture of both hands-on work and delegation of tasks. The role will include tasks such as designing and building graphical interfaces, defining requirements, and maintaining system functionality. Equally, you must be able to communicate technical ideas to colleagues through examples of application. The ideal candidate will come from a multi-disciplinary engineering background, with previous experience working on large complex projects. You must also have extensive knowledge with SCADA and be experienced in using to this for graphical interfacing. An understanding of CDM requirements and health and safety standards is also an integral part of the role. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that offers hybrid working and a great benefits package. It will allow you to take ownership of your role and successfully showcase your knowledge in SCADA system engineering. The Role: - Leadership of a team. - Build graphical interfaces. - Define requirements. - Communicate technical ideas through examples of application. The Person: - A proven track record in team leadership. - Extensive knowledge of SCADA. - Previous experience in building graphical interfaces. - Knowledge of CDM requirements. - Aware of Health and Safety standards. Reference Number: BBBH265024 To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Tom McLaughlin at Rise Technical Recruitment This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.

£31,460.00- £31,986.24 per annum + bonus A Halfords Mobile Expert Team Leader is a critical support to both colleagues and customers. With experience as a Technician already, this is an opportunity to take your career to the next level, supporting a team in delivering excellence to our customers. Our Mobile Expert teams prepare their van at the Hub for the day ahead, then take to the road to deliver our service at our customers’ homes and workplaces. Your role is to provide management to the team to enable them to complete every job on the route to a high standard, providing technical guidance throughout the day. You'll be responsible for taking in tyre deliveries following a set process, and – if on a late shift – ensuring all Technicians arrive back at the Hub safely with all evening tasks completed to process. Running shift pattern is either 6am-6pm or 8am-8pm on a rota basis 4 days on 3 days off. For success in this role you'll need to be highly organised and a great communicator, as you'll be helping our mobile team deliver in the field to the highest standards of quality and time-efficiency. You'll need first class communication skills and will know how to get the best out of a team, running the Hub in the absence of the Hub Manager and Assistant Manager. This role is varied, including customer facing and technical elements, alongside the field management and training of the team. The safety of our colleagues and customers is critical, so you'll ensure both the Hub and vans are a safe environment, performing repairs on our vans, training all new colleagues to standard and complying with all Health and Safety protocols. You will have the following skills and experience: • Evidence of delivering a great customer experience, • Experience in a Technician role, completing jobs to the correct technical standard and within the allotted time, • Experience of delivering coaching/training in the moment, • A track record of success in delivering against targets and customer metrics, • Experience of meeting compliance standards across health and safety, • Excellent verbal communication verbal skills, • IT proficient, with the aptitude to learn in-house systems We know that everyone has different priorities at different stages of their lives, so we offer a wide range of rewards and benefits. As well as holiday and contributory company pension, you can expect to enjoy: • Store discount, with 25% off most products across Halfords and Tredz, • Employee discount, with up to 50% off your garage bills at Halfords Autocentre, • Discount on Halfords Breakdown Cover, with bike cover as standard for all annual policies, • Discounts on everything from groceries and shopping through to holidays, insurance, days out, restaurants and more, • Employee wellness programme offering free, independent, confidential support and counselling 24 hours a day, seven days a week, • Fantastic Trade Price Bike Scheme - buy one bike per year from a range of bikes which have been significantly reduced, • Life assurance, • Uniform, • Option to join our Sharesave scheme: save to purchase shares at a 20% discount, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Wagestream – a financial planning app that gives you more control over your pay. Access up to 30% of your pay as you earn it and save automatically from your salary to build a rainy-day fund for the future Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.

• Design and develop scalable enterprise solutions using Uniface programming., • Translate business and functional requirements into effective technical designs., • Integrate Uniface applications with existing backend systems and databases., • Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, performance, and security standards.

Senior Data Engineer – Azure - Birmingham/Flexible 1 day a week in the Birmingham office expected, the rest from home Up to 62k per annum plus excellent benefits and flexibility Senior Data Engineer with Azure experience required for an a organisation that is progressing through an exciting period of growth & transformation, where you will play a key role in developing and maintaining data systems within the organisation, empowering users to create quality data to serve growing business needs. Within the role you will lead in the design and development of robust data pipelines across batch (and streaming environments). Ideally you will have experience working with Azure, SQL and data modelling techniques. If you’re interested in finding out more, please apply and your application will be reviewed by Ian Tittley at Investigo! Senior Data Engineer – Azure - Birmingham/Flexible

Head of Data Architecture 📍 Birmingham (Hybrid) 💰 £90,000 - £100,000 🕒 35 hours per week | Monday – Friday An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Data Architecture to join a forward-thinking organisation during a significant period of digital and data transformation. This senior leadership position plays a key role in shaping the organisation’s enterprise data landscape - ensuring systems, processes, and people are aligned to deliver a consistent, efficient, and future-ready data capability. You’ll lead a small team of specialists, working collaboratively across departments to embed best practice and deliver real business value through data. The Role • Define and deliver the organisation’s data architecture vision and roadmap., • Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise data solutions., • Establish strong data governance frameworks and reporting metrics to ensure integrity and compliance., • Promote data literacy across the business, building engagement and confidence in data-driven decision-making., • Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, influencing strategic direction and supporting transformation programmes., • Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to develop internal data capability and talent. About You • Experienced leader in data architecture, analytics, or data management within large or complex organisations., • Strong understanding of enterprise data frameworks, modelling practices, and governance principles., • Proven ability to translate data strategy into practical, scalable solutions., • Skilled communicator who can engage technical and non-technical stakeholders alike., • Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and delivery., • Awareness of data compliance standards and the ability to embed best practice. This is a fantastic opportunity for a data-focused leader looking to make a meaningful impact in a role where data is central to organisational success. 📩 Apply now to learn more about this position and take the next step in your leadership journey.

Infrastructure Support Engineer –SaaS/SQL – Birmingham Hybrid working – This role will be mostly onsite working with the option to work from home 1-2 days per week. Salary : £40,000 - £48,000 per annum We’re looking for an Infrastructure Support Engineer to join our Birmingham based client, supporting a growing SaaS environment. In this role, you’ll provide hands-on support across Windows systems, databases, and hosted applications, while also playing a key part in professional services delivery and internal tooling improvements. This is a great opportunity for someone ready to grow into Azure and DevOps, take ownership of cloud infrastructure, and help shape the future of support operations. Key Responsibilities • Provide support across desktop environments, Windows systems, databases, and hosted applications., • Diagnose and optimise SQL performance issues, • Deliver high-quality professional services, including data migrations, system installations, and transfers., • Contribute to the development of internal support infrastructure, such as ticketing systems and knowledge-sharing platforms. Future Responsibilities • Own Azure environments and DevOps practices, • Act as primary point of contact for infrastructure & DevOps, • Drive automation and cloud operations Skills Required Essential • Windows Desktop and Server administration (setup, maintenance, troubleshooting), • MSSQL tuning and troubleshooting, • SaaS platform or migration experience., • Proven experience in 2nd line or infrastructure support dealing with complex client problems, • Interest in DevOps practices, automation and CI/CD pipelines Desirable • Azure Cloud services, • Hands-on experience setting up or configuring tools that help manage IT or customer support Salary : £40,000 - £48,000 per annum Interested!?! Please send your up to date CV to Daisy Freeth & Emma Siwicki at Crimson for immediate review Not interested?! Do you know anyone that might be? Refer a friend for this role to earn £250 worth of vouchers. Crimson are acting as an employment business in regards to this vacancy.

Lead BI Analyst | PLC | Birmingham – Hybrid Working | £50,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance We’re on the lookout for a Lead or Senior Business Intelligence Analyst to join a well-established PLC as they continue to invest in their data and analytics capability. As the Lead BI Analyst, you’ll take ownership of the reporting and data insight function, lead a small team of BI Analysts, and play a key role in shaping the organisation’s BI strategy — combining hands-on Power BI development with leadership responsibility. The Role: • Lead / mentor a small BI team, managing workloads, performance, and development., • Oversee the design and delivery of accurate, consistent, and visually engaging Power BI dashboards and reports., • Own the full reporting lifecycle — from data extraction and modelling through to delivery and presentation., • Drive BI best practices, improving data quality, design standards, and automation., • Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate reporting needs into technical requirements., • Support and enhance enterprise data architecture, governance, and documentation. About You: • Proven experience as a Lead or Senior BI Analyst, Data Analytics Lead, or Senior Power BI Developer or similar, • Experience managing or mentoring BI Analysts., • Advanced Power BI skills, including DAX and data modelling., • Strong understanding of relational databases, data warehousing, and tools such as Databricks., • Experience with Python (Pandas / PySpark) and Git / CI/CD processes., • Excellent communication skills and high attention to detail., • Experience in housing, construction, or ERP/CRM systems (COINS, Dynamics, SAP, or Oracle) is advantageous. Package: • £50,000 + Bonus + £5,400 Car Allowance (approx. £60k total package), • 25 days holiday (rising with service), • Private healthcare, life assurance, and pension, • Hybrid working – up to 3 days remote per week

Data Science Engineer – Azure | Databricks | AI Innovation Permanent | Birmingham (Hybrid) Amtis is proud to partner with an advanced, data-driven organisation — a business that’s not just talking about AI, but actively building intelligent systems powered by Azure, Databricks, and real-world machine learning applications. This is a hands-on engineering role where you’ll be at the core of designing, developing, and optimising modern data platforms that enable predictive analytics, AI experimentation, and large-scale automation. You’ll work in an environment where data truly drives business decisions — not just dashboards. If you’re excited by high-volume, high-velocity data challenges and want to work on next-gen infrastructure that supports advanced analytics and AI workloads, this is your opportunity. What You’ll Be Doing • Designing and building scalable, reusable data pipelines using Azure Databricks, Data Factory, and modern cloud tooling, • Developing secure, flexible data models and optimising performance across massive datasets, • Collaborating with data scientists to productionise AI models and accelerate experimentation, • Integrating diverse data sources through automated ingestion frameworks, • Driving CI/CD, version control, and testing best practices across data workflows, • Exploring AI-driven automation to enhance data accuracy, efficiency, and decision-making, • Constantly improving data architecture and processes to support innovation at scale What We’re Looking For • Strong hands-on experience with Azure Databricks, Data Factory, Blob Storage, and Delta Lake, • Proficiency in Python, PySpark, and SQL, • Deep understanding of ETL/ELT, CDC, streaming data, and lakehouse architecture, • Proven ability to optimise data systems for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency, • A proactive problem-solver with great communication skills and a passion for AI-driven data engineering Apply now with your CV and contact details.

Business Analyst – Transformation Location: West Bromwich – 2 days per week in office (Tuesday & Wednesday) Contract: Inside IR35 Day Rate: £400 per day, negotiable Duration: 6 months initially, long term contract About the Role We’re looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join the Transformation team, supporting key initiatives across core banking, CRM, mobile applications, and in-branch capability delivery. This is an opportunity to work on a broad transformation programme — not just digital channels, but the full customer journey, including branch solutions, teller capability, and integrated customer identification and transaction systems. You’ll work closely with Product Owners to define business outcomes, features, and high-level epics, ensuring requirements are captured and delivered effectively within an agile framework. What You’ll Be Doing • Partner with Product Owners to shape and document business outcomes, features, and epics aligned to strategic goals., • Define success criteria and measure outcomes to validate delivery., • Create high-level process maps and operational flows to support solution design., • Apply agile BA practices, helping teams refine backlogs, prioritise (MoSCoW), and deliver iteratively., • Support delivery of solutions across mobile, CRM, core banking, and branch channels, ensuring integration across customer touchpoints., • Collaborate with a cross-functional team of developers, product managers, and transformation leaders to bring ideas to life. What We’re Looking For • Proven experience as a Business Analyst within transformation or digital change programmes (financial services experience beneficial but not essential)., • Strong understanding of agile delivery – epics, features, user stories, and sprint planning., • Ability to define measurable outcomes and success criteria., • Skilled in high-level process mapping and requirements documentation., • Experience using frameworks such as MoSCoW prioritisation and working within agile delivery teams.

IT Operations Manager | Birmingham (Office-Based) | Salary to £54,000 + £4,800 Car Allowance + Expenses | Permanent We are seeking an experienced IT Manager / IT Group Manager / IT Infrastructure Lead / IT Operations Lead to take on a hands-on leadership role overseeing IT operations, CRM platforms, telephony, infrastructure, and business systems across a growing UK Group. This is a primarily office-based position in Birmingham, with occasional travel to UK branches. Ideal for someone who thrives in a leadership role that blends strategy, hands-on technical expertise, and operational ownership. About You: • Strong hands-on experience with CRM and insurance systems (Acturis, Open GI, SSP)., • Experience with Monday.com and consultancy-focused CRMs., • Proven background in IT operations, infrastructure, and telephony (VoIP)., • Confident managing workflows, automation, integrations, APIs, and data tools (Excel, SQL)., • Understanding of cyber security, compliance, AI policy, and due-diligence requirements., • Ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders., • Willingness to travel to UK branches when required., • Degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent)., • Certifications in CRM platforms, VoIP/telephony, ITIL, or cyber security beneficial., • Hands-on, proactive technical leader., • Detail-driven with a strong quality mindset., • Collaborative, solution-focused approach., • Ownership of systems, data, compliance, and operational performance., • Flexible and able to travel to UK sites when required. It will be a bonus if you were familiar with the following: • Knowledge of business systems (finance, HR, payroll, training tools)., • .NET, SQL Server, or similar enterprise environments., • Experience supporting regulated businesses with audits and compliance. Role Overview: As the IT Operations Manager, you will ensure the smooth, secure, and efficient operation of the Group’s systems, including CRMs, telephony, business platforms, and IT infrastructure. You will work closely with different divisions, supporting and optimising systems such as Acturis, Open GI, SSP, and Monday.com, while ensuring business continuity, compliance, data integrity, and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities • Configure, maintain, and optimise CRM workflows, forms, and automation., • Build and support new insurance/broking schemes within CRMs., • Provide specialist support for Acturis, Open GI, SSP, and Monday.com., • Manage CRM integrations with finance, marketing, and training platforms., • Drive system improvements, automation, and operational efficiency., • Deliver user training and act as the internal CRM subject-matter expert., • Administer VoIP platforms, call routing, hunt groups, licensing, and reporting., • Support telephony onboarding/offboarding and device management., • Liaise with providers to resolve issues and implement enhancements., • Act as first-line technical lead for system, application, telephony, and infrastructure issues., • Provide hands-on support for servers, networks, and endpoint devices., • Maintain accurate licence and asset records., • Support upgrades, migrations, acquisitions, and integration projects., • Provide on-site support across UK branches when needed., • Support compliance initiatives and regulatory adherence., • Assist with development and implementation of AI policies., • Provide documentation for due diligence, audits, and regulatory requests., • Support cyber awareness, endpoint security, and related controls., • Manage relationships with CRM, telephony, and infrastructure vendors., • Coordinate external testing, upgrades, and solution implementations. If this sounds you, we would love to hear from you! For more information please contact our Principal Consultant Sheena Raval Similar titles - IT Manager, Infrastructure Manager, IT Lead, IT Operations Lead

Senior Data Engineer Hybrid - Birmingham (2 days per week in office) Salary: Up to £65k Permanent We are partnering with a forward-thinking, public sector organisation currently undergoing a major data and digital transformation. They are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining a modern, cloud-based data platform that underpins critical regulatory and strategic objectives. This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge Microsoft technologies and contribute to the creation of a secure, scalable, and insight-driven data ecosystem that supports the organisation’s mission to deliver better outcomes for customers, communities, and the environment. What You’ll Be Doing: As a Senior Data Engineer, you’ll take a hands-on role in building and optimising data services across both modern and legacy platforms. Key responsibilities include: • Developing, maintaining, and optimising data pipelines and ELT processes using Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Purview, and Power BI., • Designing and implementing scalable and reliable data platform solutions aligned with the organisation’s data strategy., • Supporting the migration of critical datasets from legacy systems to the new cloud platform, ensuring high data integrity and minimal disruption., • Collaborating with internal stakeholders across IT, Digital, and Data Strategy teams to understand business requirements and translate them into robust data services., • Monitoring and improving data quality, performance, and consistency across multiple data sources., • Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. What We’re Looking For: • Strong proficiency in Microsoft data services, with hands-on experience using Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Power BI, Purview, SQL, Pyhton., • Proven track record in designing, building, and optimising data pipelines and integration solutions within cloud or enterprise environments., • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working across multi-disciplinary teams., • Previous involvement in digital or data transformation programmes, ideally with a focus on building reusable data services or products., • Eligible for SC Clearance (Must have lived in the UK for 5 years) If interested, please contact Jacob Ferdinand at

Service Delivery Manager - £55,000 - £60,000 – West Midlands Are you passionate for achieving the highest levels of customer satisfaction? Do you enjoy managing client expectations and catering procedures to deliver at the highest level? Are you ready to manage service delivery to multiple clients and collaborate within a team to identify improvement and implement into current methods? My client is a multi-vendor IT solutions and Services provider. They’re in fast-growth mode and a massive part of that is their evolving Microsoft practice. Importantly, the business culturally is superb and care deeply about their staff both personally and professionally. Skills, experience & qualifications • Identify areas within current methods for service improvement., • Drive continual service improvement., • Customer Facing Experience, • People Management Skills, • Producing Service Reviews, • Experience of setting up and maintaining business systems including Service Management, reporting, monitoring and remote tools., • Delivering against Service Level Agreements, customer commitments and Service Improvement Programs., • Management and delivery of all contracted services for either an individual or portfolio of nominated customers., • Developing and enhancing the strategic relationship with the customer., • Manage financial issues relating to budgets and forecasts to maximise profit., • The ability to handle difficulties, performance problems and conflict between team members., • Developing and delivering service account roadmaps., • Collaborate effectively across multiple teams., • V3 OR V4 foundation, • ITIL Best Practices Please hit the button to Apply and / or Jimmy at InfraView on 020 3950 1996 for further info. If this role is not for you, please Register with us letting us know your preferences and will be in touch when the right role comes in. Service Delivery Manager - £55,000 - £60,000 – Hybrid/SW London

Role: Data Architect – Finance Transformation Location: Birmingham (Hybrid) Contract: 6-Months Rate: Competitive – (Outside IR35) About the Role Chapman Tate Associates is recruiting for a Data Architect to be part of an exciting data transformation journey, where you will be instrumental in shaping the foundations. This is a hands-on, technically driven role where you’ll design and deliver a modern, scalable, and secure Azure-based data platform. Your work will power data-driven decision-making across the business and lay the groundwork for our clients shift from manual, Excel-led reporting to a self-service analytics culture. If you’re passionate about cloud architecture, governance, and enabling business intelligence at scale — this is your opportunity to make a real impact. What You’ll Do As a Data Architect, you’ll be the technical owner of the new data platform, responsible for designing and implementing the architecture that will become the organisation’s single source of truth. You’ll: • Design and build the enterprise data lake using Azure Data Lake Gen2 with a Bronze/Silver/Gold layer model., • Develop robust ETL/ELT pipelines in Azure Data Factory to integrate data from key systems (AS400, Tagetik, CRM, Esker, Slimstock)., • Shape the near-term batch data integration strategy and prepare for a future API-driven environment., • Define and implement data governance and security frameworks, ensuring data quality, lineage, and controlled access., • Lead the migration from legacy tools (Domo, Vecta) to a Power BI-based reporting ecosystem., • Optimise platform performance, maintain technical documentation, and embed best practices across the data environment. Experience required You’ll be someone who thrives in designing and building cloud-based data ecosystems from the ground up. You’ll bring: • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure Data Lake Gen2, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Active Directory., • Expert-level SQL and data modelling skills (conceptual, logical, physical)., • Proven ability to build scalable ETL/ELT pipelines and implement strong data governance and security controls., • Experience with batch and real-time integrations, ODBC connectors, and REST APIs., • Exposure to Databricks or Microsoft Fabric (desirable). For further information on this role and to apply, please share your CV via the link.

Senior Dynamics 365 Developer Permanent Location: Home / Birmingham (2 days a week on site) Salary: £58,000 - £67,000 (+ excellent benefits including 29% Employer pension contribution) Are you an experienced Dynamics 365 Developer ready to take the next step into a leadership role? This is an exciting opportunity to join a technology-driven public sector organisation as a Senior Dynamics 365 Developer, leading a talented team of developers in delivering modern, scalable digital solutions that make a real impact. The Role This is a 'hands on' leadership role and you'll be responsible for developing and enhancing key business systems within the Dynamics 365 CRM and Power Platform. The team is currently expanding its use of Power Pages and driving forward several significant system migrations and security projects. This is a hands-on technical leadership position where you'll guide, mentor, and support a team of five developers (specialising in Dynamics 365 and SharePoint), while also contributing directly to development and solution delivery. Previous line management / team leadership experience is desirable as my client will support you in developing your management skills. Working within an Agile and DevOps-focused environment, you'll champion best practice in continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD), test-driven development, and robust documentation. You'll also play a key role in developing new digital services, including a Power Platform portal that will enable online registration and payments for professionals, as the organisation moves away from paper-based systems. Key Responsibilities • Lead, motivate, and develop a team of five developers, supporting their growth and performance., • Drive the technical delivery of Dynamics 365 and Power Platform solutions, including Power Pages, Power Apps, and Power Automate., • Oversee CI/CD pipelines and Agile processes using Azure DevOps., • Manage system integrations and data migrations with third-party systems., • Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, and compliant with audit requirements., • Work closely with stakeholders, business analysts, and project teams to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions., • Maintain and evolve development standards, documentation, and best practice processes., • Contribute hands-on to coding and development activities in C#, TypeScript, and Power Platform. About You You're a seasoned Dynamics 365 Developer who enjoys leading by example - technically strong, collaborative, and passionate about continuous improvement. You'll bring: • Strong hands-on experience developing and customising solutions using C#, TypeScript, and Power Platform (Power Pages, Power Apps, Power Automate)., • Proven experience managing or mentoring developers in an Agile, DevOps environment., • Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and test-driven development., • Knowledge of data migration, integration, and service-oriented architecture., • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams. Why Join? You'll be part of a forward-thinking digital team working on transformative projects in a supportive and flexible environment. The organisation offers: • 27 days annual leave (rising to 30 after two years), • A focus on professional development and training, • Hybrid working (2 days in the Birmingham office per week), • A collaborative, Agile culture that values innovation and teamwork

Desktop Support Lead/Senior 2nd Line Support Analyst A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Desktop Support Lead/Senior 2nd Line Support Analyst to join our leading legal client on a permanent basis. Desktop Support Lead/Senior 2nd Line Support Analyst Responsibilities and Duties: • Using the Incident Management tool to record and accurately create / update all Incidents/Requests in line with defined quality requirements., • Maintain high levels of incident ownership through the incident lifecycle to satisfactory customer resolution., • Responsible for working as part of a team to provide a highly-mobile and high quality support service to the UK offices by resolving incidents / requests in a timely fashion remotely or in person., • To take ownership of issues by carrying out problem analysis to implement temporary or permanent fixes with the aim of restoring service as soon as possible., • Provide support at events and meetings in line with the business requirements., • Ensure that desktop security configurations and practices are implemented and maintained in line with the company’s policies and procedures., • Assist with the cover or overflow of Service Desk calls, ensuring they are processed and logged in accordance with the incident management and quality management processes., • Assist in knowledge sharing by contributing towards the creation / amendment of support documentation into the Knowledge Base Desktop Support Lead/Senior 2nd Line Support Analyst Knowledge, Sills and Experience: • At least two years' experience in a similar role., • ITIL Foundation accreditation preferred., • Strong knowledge of Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), document management systems, and mobile devices ( iOS) preferred., • Intune, Intra and Windows 11 knowledge., • Familiarity with Windows administration and networking desired. Desktop Support Lead/Senior 2nd Line Support Analyst

Role: BusinessObjects XI (BOXI) Developer Location: Birmingham (1 Day In-Office Weekly) Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 Contract: 12 Month Fixed-Term Network IT is recruiting for a BOXI Developer to support a major data transformation programme within a large, service-led organisation. The role involves analysing and updating thousands of BusinessObjects reports impacted by changes to core data systems, ensuring continuity and accuracy across reporting outputs. Key Responsibilities: • Assess and update BOXI (BusinessObjects) reports in response to changes in underlying data structures., • Analyse data and reporting requirements to identify and resolve issues., • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical reporting solutions., • Support migration and re-platforming activities for BOXI. Essential: • Extensive experience with BOXI (BusinessObjects) and Power BI, preferably with SAP BOXI certification., • Proven experience in report development, requirements gathering, and the full systems development lifecycle., • Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills., • Ability to translate technical insights into business-friendly outputs., • Experience with Python or similar languages., • Background in data architecture and mentoring junior developers., • Ability to work across teams and communicate effectively at all levels.

Microsoft 365 Engineer (SharePoint) - Initial 6 month Fixed Term Contract (FTC) DGH Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading global professional services firm who are looking for a Microsoft 365 Engineer with specialism in Sharepoint to join the team on an initial 6 month Fixed Term Contract. The role will be responsible for providing 3rd line support, optimisation and improvement to a global server estate that includes SharePoint services (on prem and cloud), Web infrastructure, SSO, Azure and SQL Server infrastructure. Other responsibilities: • Manage web and SharePoint farm globally, ensuring operational uptime and deliver improvement to services through code releases and deployments., • Technology and system innovation to ensure current systems are kept up-to-date and within software and hardware supported guidelines and recommendations., • Work collaboratively with other Business Services and vendor teams, with a focus on prompt delivery of deployments, support, and continually improvement to service offerings in a rapidly changing environment., • Ensure the design and architecture of web, SharePoint, Azure Cloud Services, and SSO infrastructure meets the underlying service level targets. Required Skills / Experience: • Extensive administration and understanding of SharePoint, Web, SQL, and SSO., • Good knowledge of web farm infrastructure, including load balancing best practices., • Experience in SQL Server (Desirable but not essential) Microsoft 365 Engineer (SharePoint) - Initial 6 month Fixed Term Contract (FTC)

SAP Integration Developer/Specialist – Birmingham – Permanent Hybrid working Salary – Up to £75,000 Integration Developer based in Birmingham. My client is currently seeking an Integration Developer to come on board to focus on designing, developing, and supporting integrations between SAP and various enterprise applications. This role requires strong expertise in IBM Integration Bus (IIB) and SAP Cloud Platform Integration (SAP CPI) to ensure seamless data exchange across business systems. You will collaborate with functional teams, architects, and external vendors. Key skills and Responsibilities: • Extensive hands-on experience with SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI), focused on designing and maintaining SAP-based integrations., • Provide technical expertise for SAP S/4HANA and cloud integration scenarios, including hybrid environments., • Monitor and maintain end-to-end integration performance, ensuring high availability and minimal disruptions., • Support the migration of legacy interfaces to modern integration platforms, optimising efficiency and security., • Skilled in working with IBM Integration Bus (IIB), including message transformation, routing, and API management., • Proficient in SAP IDocs, BAPIs, RFCs, OData, and SOAP/REST APIs for SAP integrations., • Experienced with event-driven architectures and message queuing systems, such as MQ and JMS., • Develop, test, and troubleshoot IIB (IBM Integration Bus) message flows, APIs, and transformations., • Design, develop, and support integrations between SAP and third-party applications using SAP CPI and IIB middleware., • Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities for resolving complex integration and data flow issues., • Well-versed in monitoring tools and error handling mechanisms for middleware and SAP integration layers., • Knowledgeable about security best practices, including OAuth, SAML, encryption, and authentication in integration scenarios., • Capable of working under pressure while managing multiple integration projects simultaneously., • Excellent communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams, developers, and business users., • Experienced with SAP system upgrades, patches, and testing methodologies. Interested? Please submit your updated CV to Crimson for immediate consideration. Not interested? Do you know someone who might be a perfect fit for this role? Refer a friend and earn £250 worth of vouchers! Crimson is acting as an employment agency regarding this vacancy

SAP Payroll Analyst - Payroll – Birmingham Hybrid working Salary up to £60,000 SAP HR & Payroll Support Analyst required for a leading client based in Birmingham. My client is currently seeking a SAP HR & Payroll Support Analyst to come on board to deliver crucial support for our HR and Payroll systems, this role is dedicated to maintaining, troubleshooting, and enhancing SAP HR and Payroll features to guarantee smooth payroll processing and efficient HR operations. You will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, and external vendors to resolve issues, optimize system performance, and contribute to key HR and Payroll projects. Key skills and responsibilities, • SAP Support experience, • Required experience in SAP HR Payroll, with practical skills in troubleshooting and configuration., • Extensive SAP configuration knowledge, including payroll schemas, PCRs, and wage type setup., • Proven track record in supporting Payroll operations and SAP Time & Attendance., • Understanding of SAP HR master data and employee lifecycle management., • Experience with SAP system upgrades, applying patches, and utilizing testing methodologies., • Experience with SAP SuccessFactors., • Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA HR & Payroll., • Proficiency in SAP Query and Reporting Tools (e.g., Ad Hoc Query, SAP HCM)., • Understanding of third-party payroll integrations, including interfaces with tax authorities, benefits providers, and time management solutions. Interested? Please submit your updated CV to Dean Sadler-Parkes at Crimson for immediate consideration. Not interested? Do you know someone who might be a perfect fit for this role? Refer a friend and earn £250 worth of vouchers! Crimson is acting as an employment agency regarding this vacancy

Head of Technical Architecture Salary: £57,515 + digital and data allowance of up to £22,885 Multiple locations - Newcastle, Leeds, Oldham, Bristol, Swansea, Nottingham, Birmingham or Yeading - Candidates based in Yeading will receive the London Weighting allowance of £4,000 Full time, 37 hours per week Hybrid working Permanent Overview Sellick Partnership is delighted to be partnered with the Driver and Vehicles Standards Agency (DVSA) to recruit a Head of Technical Architecture. The ideal candidate will work within a team of Lead Enterprise Architects and Lead Solution Architects; you will report directly into the Chief Architect and play a vital role within the Architecture Management Office. Key responsibilities Your responsibilities will include, but aren't limited to: • Lead a team who architect cloud based digital services and who are responsible for the creation and maintenance of solution architectures that are coherent, solve complex and high-risk challenges, • Responsible for the team that creates and maintains as-is, transition and to-be Solutions Architectures which meet the needs of DVSA, whilst delivering value for money for their designated business capabilities, • Be responsible for the solution architect team that lead technical designs of systems and services, and who articulate key design decisions effectively, • Provide mentoring within teams and provide leadership to architects within DVSA architecture community Required experience/qualifications Essential qualifications: • Qualified to a degree level in a Digital Development and Technology discipline (further information can be provided), • A formal architectural qualification in either BCS, The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF), Zachman, or demonstrate experience at an equivalent level, • A a formal cloud architecture qualification either Microsoft Azure Solution Architect Expert and/or AWS Solution Architect Associate or demonstrate experience at an equivalent level, • A formal architecture modelling qualification in either Archimate, UML (Unified Modelling Language) or BPMN (Business Process Model and Notation) or demonstrate experience at an equivalent level To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: • Leading a team of solution architects with strong collaboration skills and understanding of complex technological landscapes, • Liaising with stakeholders and translating business requirements into relevant solution design artefacts that align with an organisations Enterprise Architecture, • Extensive track record in strategizing and executing transformation initiatives, with hands-on involvement in business change efforts leveraging AWS and/or Microsoft Azure cloud ecosystems, • Practical exposure to implementing Solution Architecture frameworks in the context of real-world business transformation scenarios, • You possess the ability to forge connections with stakeholders both within the organization and externally, including suppliers, partners, and customers. Additionally, you excel at facilitating discussions on challenging and intricate subjects, even when faced with tight deadlines, all while effectively managing stakeholder expectations, • Proven expertise in guiding discussions around complex and high-stakes subjects. Capable of manoeuvring within tight time constraints, all while ensuring alignment with project objectives, • Possess robust analytical abilities, encompassing the capacity to gather, analyse, and interpret data to inform evidence-driven decision-making Benefits of the Head of Technical Architecture role will include • Pension contribution of 28.97%, • 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (max 30 days), plus bank holidays, • Access to the staff discount portal, • Career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications, • Range of staff communities to support all our colleagues, • 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff, • Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance Assessment criteria • A CV (unlimited wordcount) and personal statement (1250 word count) submission, • Stage 1: Sift of CV and personal statement, • Stage 2: Interview & Assessment/Presentation You must be successful at each stage to progress to the next stage. Full details on this process is available via the Civil Service Jobs website ___. Complaints Procedure If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact Government Recruitment Services via email: . If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website here. How to apply for the Head of Technical Architecture role If you have the required experience for this role, please apply within. Further detail (including the full job description) can be found on the Civil Service Jobs website: ___. Alternatively, you can contact Adam Burgess in the Sellick Partnership office for more information on the role or organisation. 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Job Title: Group IT Manager Location: UK-based (office-based with regular UK travel) Salary: £45,000 - £54,000 Benefits: Extensive About the Company: An established and fast-growing group within the insurance and consultancy space is seeking a driven Group IT Manager to lead the management and optimisation of its core systems, CRMs, and telephony infrastructure. The business is recognised for its innovative approach, people-first culture, and strong compliance and technology standards. Role Summary: Reporting to the IT Operations Technical Lead, this hands-on role will oversee the configuration, performance, and security of the Group’s CRMs, telephony systems, and IT infrastructure. The position involves driving system efficiency, supporting compliance and AI policies, and ensuring seamless collaboration across multiple UK sites. Ideal for a proactive IT professional who thrives on delivering high-impact technical solutions and cross-functional support. Key Responsibilities: • Manage and configure core CRM systems (Acturis, Open GI, SSP, Monday.com), ensuring efficiency, scalability, and data integrity., • Build and optimise workflows, forms, and automation to improve business performance., • Oversee telephony systems (VoIP), ensuring reliability, call routing efficiency, and user support., • Provide operational IT infrastructure support, including servers, networks, and endpoints., • Drive compliance with data, AI, and cyber security policies, supporting due diligence and audits., • Liaise with internal teams and suppliers to deliver integrated, reliable technology solutions., • Travel to UK branches to provide hands-on technical support and guidance. Requirements: • Proven experience managing and configuring CRM or insurance systems (Acturis, Open GI, SSP)., • Experience with consultancy CRMs such as Monday.com., • Strong understanding of automation, integrations, and telephony systems (VoIP)., • Operational IT support experience across networks, servers, and devices., • Familiarity with compliance, AI policy, and cyber security practices., • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills., • Willingness to travel across UK branches., • Leadership experience and a collaborative, solution-focused approach. If this role isn’t quite right, it’s still worth speaking to one of our specialist team — we may be working on something that hasn’t hit the market yet. Related Job Titles: IT Operations Manager, Systems Manager, IT Infrastructure Lead, Technical Operations Manager, Business Systems Manager

CET is looking for a Senior Technical Engineer to join our growing Technology team and help strengthen and secure our Microsoft 365 and Azure environments. This is a hands-on, second-line support role at the core of a modern, cloud-first business focusing on security, resilience, and continuous improvement. You’ll be the go-to expert for Microsoft 365, Azure, and our wider cyber-defence tools, ensuring our systems remain robust, compliant, and optimised for performance. If you thrive on solving complex technical challenges and enjoy working within a collaborative, forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you. What You’ll Be Doing • Deliver expert 3rd line support for internal systems and services., • Administer and optimise the Microsoft 365 stack (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Intune, OneDrive)., • Act as a key escalation point for critical incidents, ensuring swift resolution and root cause analysis., • Monitor system performance and proactively resolve issues before they impact users., • Collaborate with IT, Security, and Development teams to ensure system reliability, security, and compliance, by maintaining and referencing clear technical documentation and SOPs., • Respond to alerts and incidents from our outsourced SOC provider and Darktrace dashboard., • Mentor and train 1st and 2nd line support staff to elevate service quality. What You’ll Bring Essential Skills: • Proven experience in 3rd line support with a strong focus on Microsoft 365 and Azure., • Deep knowledge of Azure AD, MFA, SSO, Conditional Access, and Identity Management., • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Purview, Log Analytics, and Azure Backup/VMs., • Solid understanding of networking in cloud environments (DNS, DHCP, VPNs, firewalls)., • Experience with secure data exchange (e.g., SFTP)., • Familiarity with ISO27001, GDPR, and vulnerability assessments., • Excellent communication and documentation skills. Desirable Skills: • Experience with Cisco Meraki and Sophos firewalls., • Working knowledge of SQL Server (queries, backup/restore)., • Familiarity with PowerShell, Power Automate, and Graph API., • Exposure to Twilio and Twilio Flex is a plus. Qualifications We value experience and capability over formal education, but the following would be a bonus: • Degree in Computer Science or related field., • Microsoft certifications in Azure or Microsoft 365. We operate a hybrid working model and this role is based in our Walsall off with a requirement to be in the office a minimum of 3 days per week. Package: You’ll receive a competitive salary, dependant on experience and a discretionary bonus scheme (non-contractual) Please check out our full list of other Employee Benefits that would be available to you on our career site We operate a hybrid working model and this role is based in our Walsall off with a requirement to be in the office a minimum of 3 days per week. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and want to work somewhere that values innovation, collaboration, and growth apply now.

Role: SAP HANA Administrator Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 Location: Birmingham (Hybrid - 3 Days On-site Weekly) Network IT is recruiting for a SAP HANA Administrator to join our client's Enterprise Support & Security team, supporting the lifecycle management of Linux-based SAP HANA services. This is a hands-on technical role focused on database administration, performance optimisation, and ensuring secure, reliable infrastructure to support business-critical operations. You’ll work closely with the SAP team and wider IT stakeholders to maintain high availability, troubleshoot issues, and deliver improvements across the SAP HANA environment. This is a key role balancing day-to-day operational delivery with strategic infrastructure support, including upgrades, compliance, and automation initiatives. Key Responsibilities In this dynamic role, you’ll be at the heart of our client’s SAP HANA infrastructure—optimising performance, solving complex database challenges, and ensuring seamless operations across critical business systems. From tuning and troubleshooting to collaborating with cross-functional teams and driving automation, you’ll play a pivotal part in delivering secure, high-performing services that support strategic growth and innovation. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy blending technical depth with real-world impact, this is the opportunity to make your mark. • Administer, manage, and maintain SAP HANA databases., • Perform database tuning, performance monitoring, and capacity planning., • Support backup, recovery, and replication operations., • Resolve database performance and data-related issues., • Collaborate with SAP and IT teams to ensure smooth operations and issue resolution., • Deliver infrastructure services in line with SLA and compliance targets., • Ensure adherence to ITIL processes and security standards., • Minimum 3 years’ experience as a SAP HANA Administrator., • Strong background in database administration, tuning, and recovery., • Skilled in automation and scripting for database operations., • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities., • Strong communication and collaboration skills., • High level of technical competence and attention to detail., • Good understanding of ITIL framework and change management., • Experience with SAP upgrades (S2 to HANA)., • Exposure to cloud platforms and virtualisation technologies., • Familiarity with cross-platform endpoint tools., • Relevant certifications in SAP or database technologies.

We are looking for a Senior Infrastructure Architect to lead the strategic design, implementation, and governance of enterprise infrastructure across cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments. This role ensures that all infrastructure systems are secure, scalable, and cost-effective, supporting both current and future business needs. The Infrastructure team provides structure, control, and monitoring for technical operations spanning hardware, software, and networking in physical and virtual environments. Our mission is to minimise downtime, maintain productivity, and optimise processes through technology. Key Responsibilities • Design and maintain infrastructure architecture across cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments., • Define and evolve infrastructure standards, patterns, and frameworks., • Develop strategic roadmaps for infrastructure solutions, including data centres, cloud platforms, networking, servers, and storage., • Collaborate with enterprise architecture, security, operations, and application teams to align infrastructure strategies with business objectives., • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements for performance, resilience, and scalability., • Provide expert guidance on cloud migration, hybrid environments, and automation., • Lead capacity planning and performance optimisation., • Ensure governance and compliance with change management and security processes., • Act as technical authority and product owner for selected infrastructure components., • Support project delivery through high-level designs and architecture reviews., • Drive disaster recovery planning and testing., • Promote infrastructure automation and continuous improvement., • Mentor junior architects and engineers, fostering best practices. Skills & Experience • Deep understanding of network infrastructure and secure configuration., • Advanced knowledge of IT security and secure operations., • Strong expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and hybrid environments., • Experience in infrastructure automation and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Terraform)., • Skilled in managing enterprise technologies such as:, • Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune), Microsoft Defender, Microsoft 365 suite, Exchange Online, Teams Admin., • Networking (VLANs, VPNs, routing), firewalls, SD-WAN., • Integration platforms and virtualisation technologies., • Familiarity with disaster recovery planning and implementation., • Proficient in change and incident management processes., • Logical, analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills., • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities., • Ability to work independently and under pressure, managing competing priorities.

Machine Learning Engineer is sought by a high growth B2B scale up based in Birmingham city centre. With data-driven creativity at its core their platform uses machine learning to turn business insights into business success. As a Machine Learning Engineer, you’ll sit at the intersection of data science, engineering, and commercial strategy, working closely with our product and core engineering teams to translate business challenges into deployable ML solutions. You’ll have the autonomy to experiment, iterate, and bring ideas to production that directly impact revenue and user engagement. This role would suit a Machine Learning Engineer with at least three years commercial ML/ AI experience gained working In a mission focussed, product led business. In return this ML Engineer will receive extensive growth and personal development opportunities as the business transitions away from legacy engineering practices. This ML Engineer should have most of the following key skills: • Demonstrated experience delivering business impact and growth through ML solution design and development, • Proven experience in Python, TensorFlow/PyTorch, and modern ML frameworks., • Strong background in data modelling, feature engineering, and model deployment., • Experience with SQL, cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), and API integration., • A commercial mindset — you think in terms of ROI, not just model accuracy., • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence non-technical stakeholders., • Experience with real-time bidding systems or customer segmentation models would be a real plus This ML Engineer will receive the following benefits: • Base salary of between £75,000 - £90,000 DoE, • bonus scheme, • Hybrid working, • Flexible working hours, • Personal development scheme, • 25 days holiday, • Private pension & healthcare, • Fast paced, autonomous culture with extensive growth potential, • Regular remuneration reviews So if you are a commercially minded ML engineer looking for an autonomous environment to grow your career please apply now to be considered and for further info.

Role: Head of Architecture Location: Birmingham (Hybrid) Salary: £75,000 - £95,000 Network IT is recruiting for a Head of Architecture to lead enterprise and solution architecture within a large-scale, complex technology environment—specifically within the higher education sector. This is a senior leadership role requiring not only technical expertise but also a deep appreciation of the intricate structures, governance, and strategic priorities unique to universities and academic institutions. You’ll define and drive the architecture strategy across infrastructure, data, applications, and business processes, ensuring all technical decisions align with both enterprise standards and the evolving needs of a modern higher education organisation. You’ll lead a team of architects and analysts, collaborating with senior academic and administrative stakeholders to shape a long-term technology roadmap that supports digital transformation, operational efficiency, and academic excellence. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and evolve the enterprise architecture vision and roadmap in alignment with institutional strategy and sector-specific challenges., • Lead solution design across complex domains, ensuring consistency, interoperability, and scalability across research, teaching, and administrative systems., • Govern architectural decisions across business, data, application, and infrastructure layers with a strong understanding of higher education compliance and funding structures., • Evaluate emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and risk mitigation within the academic context., • Collaborate with senior leadership, academic departments, and professional services to support transformation initiatives., • Ensure compliance with sector-specific regulations including data protection, research governance, and IT policy frameworks., • Build and mentor a high-performing architecture team, fostering innovation and excellence in a collegiate environment., • Provide subject matter expertise on architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF), tools, and methodologies., • Proven leadership experience in enterprise or solution architecture within a higher education institution or similarly complex public sector environment., • Strong track record in designing and delivering integrated, scalable solutions across diverse systems including student records, research platforms, and learning technologies., • Deep understanding of architecture standards, governance, frameworks (e.g. TOGAF), and best practice., • Broad technical knowledge across infrastructure, cloud, security, applications, and data., • Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, particularly with academic and executive audiences., • Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term vision with delivery realities in a dynamic institutional setting., • Demonstrable experience mentoring and developing architecture or technical teams., • Experience driving digital and operational transformation in a higher education context., • Familiarity with enterprise modelling tools, design principles, and architecture documentation.

Senior Full Stack AI Engineer • Completely GREENFIELD project, • Budget: £85,000 - £110,000 basic + bonus + benefits, • Location: Birmingham (WFH split) Overview • PE-backed by a world top-ranking business! Our client is scaling fast and building AI products that solve real customer problems. They are looking for a Senior Full Stack AI Engineer to own AI features end-to-end, from prototype to production. You will design, build, and operate reliable AI systems that power their next-generation platform. The Position • You will take ownership of AI-powered product features. You will move fast from concept to customer, working across the stack to design APIs, build front-end interfaces, integrate AI models, and ensure performance, reliability, and observability in production. Key Responsibilities • Build and ship AI-driven features end-to-end, from prototype to production, • Design, implement, and maintain inference services with strong observability, • Develop and optimise retrieval and context pipelines, including chunking, embedding, ranking, and grounding, • Apply safety, auditability, and deterministic fallback mechanisms, • Run evaluation loops to improve quality, latency, and cost, • Design scalable backend APIs and data models for intelligent features, • Collaborate with product, design, and customers to translate workflows into real outcomes, • Mentor engineers on AI best practices and production readiness What We Are Looking For: • 5+ years of experience in software engineering with shipped production systems, • Strong proficiency across the stack, including React, TypeScript, Python, Node, or Go, • Proven experience building and deploying AI or ML features in production, • Hands-on with embeddings, vector databases, and LLM-based systems, • Strong understanding of data pipelines, inference optimisation, and prompt engineering, • Experience with monitoring, tracing, and scaling backend systems, • Experience with fine-tuning or instruction tuning, • Experience with GPU workloads, batching, and latency optimisation Why Join • You will work with an exceptional team solving real-world problems with AI. You will ship fast, have ownership from day one, and help shape a production-ready AI stack used by thousands of customers. If of interest, please apply! Thank you, Team Amberes

Data Engineer Remote (Occasional Travel to Birmingham) Up to £75,000 + Benefits (12 Months FTC) Are you a hands-on Data Engineer who enjoys building, maintaining, and optimising modern data systems? We’re working with a well-established UK business currently going through a major transition period, and they’re looking for a Data Engineer to help ensure their data platforms, models, and pipelines continue to run smoothly during this exciting phase of change. This is a home-based role with occasional travel to Birmingham — ideal for someone who enjoys autonomy, technical variety, and the satisfaction of keeping complex data systems reliable and efficient. 💡 Why this role? • Work across a modern data stack — from ingestion to visualisation — using Python, SQL, Meltano, and Power BI., • Join a small, high-impact team supporting pricing, revenue, and market analytics., • Play a key role in maintaining and optimising the business’s data warehouse and dynamic pricing model., • Gain exposure to Azure cloud, containerisation, and DevOps best practices., • Salary up to £75,000 with flexible, remote-first working. 👩 💻 What you’ll be doing: • Managing and maintaining a Python-based data warehouse, ensuring reliable data ingestion and transformation., • Developing and monitoring data pipelines using Meltano and orchestration tools like Dagster or Airflow., • Designing and optimising SQL transformations (DBT experience a plus)., • Working within Azure cloud infrastructure following Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) principles., • Managing Power BI semantic models, DAX measures, and data ingestion from the warehouse., • Maintaining and improving the existing Python-based dynamic pricing model and web scraping tools. 🎯 What we’re looking for: • Experience across a modern data stack for ETL/ELT processes and data warehousing., • Strong SQL and Python skills, with an understanding of Kimball-style data modelling., • Experience with DBT, Dagster, or Airflow for transformation and orchestration., • Hands-on experience with Azure (preferred), or other cloud environments (GCP/AWS)., • Familiarity with Git-based version control, CI/CD, and DevOps principles., • Strong understanding of Power BI and DAX for building analytical models., • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 💰 Package & Benefits: • Salary up to £75,000., • Remote-first role with occasional travel to Birmingham., • Opportunity to work across a diverse tech stack and business-critical systems., • Collaborative, supportive environment with real autonomy.

Senior Agentic AI Engineer (Azure) Birmingham (Hybrid) £80,000 + Bonus + Benefits Ready to move beyond co-pilots that suggest, and build agents that act? This is a chance to design and deliver agentic AI systems on Azure that automate real business workflows through tool use, retrieval, and reasoning, with the reliability and observability of true production engineering. In this position you’ll take ownership of designing and scaling end-to-end agentic solutions on Azure, combining LLMs, APIs, and orchestration frameworks to deliver measurable impact. 💡The Role: • Design and implement multi-step agent systems that orchestrate tools, APIs, and retrieval., • Productionise on Azure using AI Foundry / OpenAI, Azure ML, Functions, Event Grid / Service Bus, and Kubernetes., • Build LLMOps pipelines for evaluation, monitoring, safety, and cost control., • Define observability standards across prompts, tools, and data flows., • Establish governance patterns, safety, privacy, and auditability., • Stay hands-on with critical code paths while guiding architecture and best practice. 🧠Required Skills/Experience: • Strong Python engineering background with production experience on Azure., • Depth across Azure AI/OpenAI, Azure ML, and event-driven / containerised architectures., • Experience building agents or copilots (Copilot Studio or custom frameworks)., • Clear judgment around latency, cost, and reliability trade-offs., • Track record of mentoring and raising engineering standards. Nice to have: Retrieval pipelines, RAG evaluation, Kubernetes, CI/CD for ML, and enterprise security exposure.

DevOps Leader – FinTech Market Leader – Birmingham Based - £80-110k Leading global FinTech seeks a DevOps Lead to join, lead and grow their DevOps team based from their Solihull (near Birmingham) HQ 3 days per week, with 2 days per week flexi working (working from home). You will join a very established FinTech business with offices across the Globe, who face volatility in their market, meaning increased reliance on my client’s software. Already providing more than 12% of the market software, my client is in a strong position to build on their leading position, through continuing to invest in their software and further new client growth in Europe and elsewhere globally. Their DevOps team owns the foundations for this growth. The challenges they are facing now are the following: • Security while moving to the cloud, • Automation thanks to Infrastructure as Code, • Reliability while scaling the platform for the growing customer base., • FinOps: Find the best balance between costs and performance They are looking for a DevOps Leader to take over, manage and grow the team, including creating the Vision DevOps within the team. Key responsibilities will include: • Decide on the right tech stack, tools and plan to reach the DevOps vision, • Lead and mentor the team of DevOps engineers. You will provide guidance, support, and foster a collaborative and high-performance culture to ensure the successful execution of DevOps initiatives., • With the team, using agile methodologies:, • Manage and optimize the production, QA, and development environments to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of our software products., • Design and implement robust monitoring systems that proactively identify and address performance bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, and system failures., • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, to streamline deployment processes and improve operational efficiency., • Drive improvements to the platform and tooling used to best technologies to deliver a reliable, secure and performance platform., • Automate and streamline our CI/CD pipelines to ensure robust quick builds and deployments., • Respond to incidents on mission critical systems for some ensuring the platform remains secure and highly available and minimising client and market impact., • Drive the adoption of new technologies within the business to help improve the reliability, performance, scalability and security of the tools and platform we operate. Salary: £70k-100k basic + bonus + benefits Key skills & experience sought: • Proven DevOps leadership experience, managing a team, setting high standards and driving growth, • Proven experience in a DevOps/SRE or similar role, preferably in a software development or SaaS environment, with experience in FinTech or Energy Trading (ETRM) or related, • Advanced knowledge of Azure Cloud and Containerisation technologies, • Strong proficiency in Automation Scripting, • Experience working with CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps or equivalent products., • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with a focus on driving solutions in a timely manner., • Strong communication and collaboration abilities, with the capability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment., • Relevant certifications such as Azure certifications, DevOps certifications, or industry-specific certifications are advantageous., • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). For more information, please e-mail an up-to-date copy of your CV to Ben at

Cloud DevOps Engineer, Sr Analyst UK (Birmingham) Salary: Competitive salary and package (Depending on level of experience) Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history (typically including no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside of the UK) at the point of application. Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. “Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO In our team we are seeking an experienced Cloud DevOps Engineer with: • Deep technical know-how and hands-on experience implementing integrated automation solutions using a broad range of DevOps toolsets., • Expertise in Infrastructure as Code tools, such as Terraform is preferred., • Expertise with code repository management, code merge and quality checks, continuous integration, and automated deployment and management using Ansible, Jenkins, and Git. Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, Puppet, Chef, Maven, Ant, Ivy, and UrbanCode would be advantageous., • Experience in DevSecOps, including secret management, tools integration to harden the baseline, and privilege management., • Associate-level cloud certification in Azure or AWS., • Hands-on experience in Azure and AWS cloud technologies, including compute, networking, storage, and security services., • Expertise in designing and implementing continuous delivery and/or DevOps solutions across cloud-native and hybrid environments., • Experience with approaches and tooling for automated build, delivery, and release of software, ensuring reliability and repeatability., • Ability to define and manage the roadmap for DevOps implementation in an established operational environment, aligning with business and technical goals., • Strong knowledge in developing integrated toolset solutions within an enterprise-wide environment, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and compliance., • Working knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) practices and tools such as ServiceNow, with experience in incident, change, and problem management processes., • Proficiency in Power BI, with the ability to build dashboards that visualise deployment metrics, cloud cost trends, incident volumes, and SLA performance, using DAX and Power Query for data modeling., • On-Call Support - Provide on-call support outside of standard working hours as and when required to ensure continuity of service and timely resolution of critical issues. As a Cloud DevOps Engineer, you will: • Work on multiple projects as part of a wider cloud capability team., • Get DevOps up and running by overseeing the execution of tools and processes in the DevOps toolchain, and promote the DevOps culture in our client organizations., • Help customers with DevOps projects by providing them with technical, consultative, and delivery services., • Serve as a trusted automation and tooling advisor for DevOps initiatives by providing clients with objective, practical, and relevant advice, identifying opportunities for optimisation., • Work with the development teams to meet acceptance criteria, gathering and documenting the requirements. Help lead continuous integration, delivery, automation, and infrastructure-as-code efforts for multiple cloud service offerings., • Where required setting up and managing the operation of project development and test environments as well as the software configuration management processes for the entire application development life cycle., • Help client’s transition to DevOps by driving adoption of tools and practices, and by directing elements of the DevOps implementation., • Resolve and escalate issues as necessary., • Undertake necessary trainings and certifications on latest technologies We are looking for experience in the following skills: • Familiarity with AWS CLI or Azure and SDK tools., • Knowledge of Linux and Windows server operating systems., • Expertise in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell & Shell., • Strong incident fault finding skills and experience., • Familiarity with ITSM, Agile methodologies and tools eg Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, • Good communication and problem-solving skills. Set yourself apart: • Expertise in deploying and managing a DevOps environment as per best practices., • Ability to configure automation using cloud native services., • Experience in extending on-premises environment to cloud., • Experience in migrating workloads to cloud., • Experience in AWS / Azure PaaS. What’s in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes up to 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for. About Accenture We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other.We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work.At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people’s physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World’s Best Workplaces™.Join Accenture to work at the heart of change. Visit us at ___ Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, military veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

Role Basics Job Title: Business Analyst Contract: 2-year fixed term Salary: £50,000 Work Location: Mostly remote, but you will report into the Birmingham office Roles Available: 3 (in Finance, Asset Management, and Operations teams) About the Role Gleeson Recruitment Group have just been briefed on a fantastic opportunity for 3 Business Analysts to join a great organisation in the heart of Birmingham. As the business looks to modernise their operations and systems, they are embarking on a significant transformation programme to replace their legacy SAP system with best-of-breed ERP solutions. To support this, they are recruiting their first Business Analyst – a vital role that will help bridge the gap between IT and business teams to ensure they successfully capture, design, and deliver future-fit business processes. The Business Analyst will play a central role in the ERP transformation journey. Reporting into the IT team, you will work closely with stakeholders across the organisation to capture existing ('as-is') business processes, identify gaps and inefficiencies, and help define the ‘to-be’ future state in line with strategic goals and operational needs. You will act as the key link between business teams and technical partners, helping shape the functional specifications that will inform system configuration and implementation. Beyond the ERP programme, you will also help embed a more structured approach to process documentation and improvement across the organisation, building a foundation of operational competence that will benefit the business long term. About the role Key accountabilities: • Work collaboratively with business teams to uncover, map, and document existing ('as-is') business processes, systems, and touchpoints, using clear, detailed and visual process maps. Document existing business processes through workshops (remote or in person), interviews, and process walkthroughs to build a comprehensive and accurate picture of existing operations—especially where knowledge is fragmented or undocumented., • Identify opportunities for process improvement, simplification, and innovation during both mapping and blueprinting stages., • Business requirements - Facilitate workshops and interviews to gather requirements, identify business needs; problems and opportunities, surfacing improvement opportunities. Identify business value; benefit; usefulness and importance to business., • Work with stakeholders and project teams to design ‘to-be’ business processes and workflows aligned to business objectives, operational needs, ERP capabilities and best practice., • Translate process blueprints into robust, unambiguous functional specifications to support software providers in configuring solutions that fit the businesses requirements., • Collaborate with IT, third-party suppliers, and business leads to ensure accurate system configuration and design., • Support change management activities by ensuring stakeholders understand process changes and by providing process documentation for training and onboarding., • Support change impact analysis and contribute to testing, training, and rollout activities., • Champion the creation and ongoing maintenance of an operational knowledge model, ensuring that business process information is systematically captured, documented, and made accessible to prevent future knowledge loss., • Develop and maintain business process documentation and contribute to the creation of an internal process library or knowledge base., • Promote business analysis best practices and help shape future capability within the organisation. Experience: • Proven experience as a Business Analyst in complex change or ERP migration projects., • Demonstrable expertise in business process mapping, modelling, and documentation (using tools such as Visio or similar)., • Strong analytical, facilitation, and communication skills, with the ability to uncover requirements where knowledge is lacking and present complex processes clearly to diverse audiences., • Experience in translating processes into functional specifications for technology configuration and implementation., • Contribute to the definition of governance frameworks and standards for business process documentation within the Business., • Ability to create comprehensive, up-to-date process maps and blueprints available to business and IT stakeholders, • Ability to translate business requirements into functional specifications for technical teams and suppliers., • Able to ensure that operational process knowledge retained and accessible for future reference and onboarding., • Experience working remotely and face to face with cross-functional teams, including finance, procurement, HR, and operations., • Strong written and verbal communication skills., • Experience working with SAP or other ERP systems., • Familiarity with business process modelling tools (e.g., BPMN, Visio, Lucidchart)., • Experience with knowledge management and building process documentation frameworks.

Role: Strategic Bids Enterprise Architect Location- Solihull, Hook, or London (hybrid) Salary- up to £95K base + benefits Industry: Business Process Outsourcing / Public services industry Purpose: The Strategic Bids Enterprise Architect leads the development of major strategic bids, ensuring proposed solutions align with standard architectures and deliver a competitive, winning proposition for the company. They work closely with the UK&E Growth Team to ensure digital and technology components are effectively addressed, engaging the digital and technology function early in the process. This includes overseeing the selection and governance of strategic partners and suppliers. The Enterprise Architect must understand both the technical and commercial aspects of each bid—assessing how proposed technologies influence win probability and the profitability of awarded contracts. Responsibilities: • Lead the development of technology solutions for strategic bids, ensuring they are affordable, competitive, and aligned with Enterprise Architecture and IT strategy., • Provide systems engineering support to ensure requirements are effectively cascaded to technology partners and vendors., • Serve as the Design Authority for solution components delivered by technology partners and vendors on strategic bids., • Offer architectural leadership and guidance to Senior/Solution Architects and Technical Delivery teams to ensure alignment with sector roadmap designs., • Support account management activities within the growth team by maintaining a clear view of the digital and technology roadmap for strategic accounts., • Communicate technical issues and IT solution strategies clearly to Business Unit stakeholders and IT professionals in support of proposed solutions., • Ensure all solution designs align with business needs and sector technology roadmaps., • Review vendor and supplier proposals to confirm deliverability, quality, and compliance with Enterprise Architecture standards and sector roadmaps., • Identify and mitigate business and architectural risks associated with strategic bid solutions Required Experience: • Education: A bachelor’s degree in an IT-related discipline is preferred but not mandatory. Strong understanding of modern IT infrastructure, applications, and cloud technologies is essential., • Problem-Solving: Demonstrates analytical thinking and a logical approach to developing innovative solutions to complex problems., • Communication: Possesses excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical details clearly and concisely to non-technical stakeholders., • Flexibility and Innovation: Stays current with emerging technologies, identifies technical issues, and designs effective solutions. Able to adapt plans and decisions as needed., • Systems Engineering: Experienced in applying systems engineering principles and serving as a design authority., • Relationship Management: Skilled in building strong, collaborative relationships with clients, operational managers, and colleagues., • Information Management: Capable of gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing information effectively., • Standards and Compliance: Good knowledge of quality standards, relevant legislation, and best practices., • Adaptability and Prioritization: Able to manage time effectively, adapt to changing priorities, and maintain focus under pressure., • Forward Thinking: Anticipates potential problems and develops proactive solutions., • Enterprise Architecture: Familiar with established Enterprise Architecture frameworks and best practices. Additional information: UK SC clearance or willingness to obtain clearance is needed. Ability to travel to company and client sites in Europe and the UK as reasonably required.

SAP HR Payroll Support Analyst – FTSE100 Organisation £50-55k + Benefits | Remote with occasional travel We're partnering with an established organisation looking to strengthen their SAP HR & Payroll support function. This is a business-facing technical role where you'll be the go-to expert for day-to-day system support, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. You'll work directly with end users resolving tickets and queries, whilst also getting involved in strategic projects that enhance the HR and Payroll systems. This is a hands-on role that balances reactive support with proactive system optimisation. What you'll be doing: • Frontline SAP HR & Payroll support – troubleshooting payroll errors, wage types, PCRs, and configurations, • Managing user queries and tickets efficiently, • Analysing processes and identifying system improvements, • Supporting Time Management integration and payroll execution, • Root cause analysis, system upgrades, and compliance management What we're after: • 3–5 years in SAP HR Payroll with strong troubleshooting skills, • Hands-on configuration experience (payroll schemas, PCRs, wage types), • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, • Ability to manage pressure and conflicting priorities professionally, • Strong communication skills across technical and business stakeholders, • Team-oriented with flexibility and a collaborative approach Nice to have: 🌟 SAP SuccessFactors experience 🌟 Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA HR & Payroll or Fiori Apps 🌟 Familiarity with GDPR and data security regulations 🌟 Experience writing functional specs for ABAP development 🌟 SAP Query and reporting tools knowledge 🌟 ITIL or Agile/Project Management experience What's in it for you? 💰 £50–60k salary (depending on experience) 🏡 Remote working with occasional travel – flexibility built in 📈 Exposure to both BAU support and strategic project work 🎯 Business-facing role with genuine impact on payroll operations 💼 Work with a supportive team in a professional environment ✨ Opportunity to work across SAP HR, Payroll, and potentially SuccessFactors This isn't just a ticket-logging role – you'll be a trusted advisor to the business, balancing the demands of daily support with the opportunity to drive real system improvements and get involved in meaningful projects. If you're a commercially aware SAP HR Payroll professional who thrives in a support-focused, business-facing role and has the technical chops to troubleshoot complex system issues, we'd love to hear from you. Apply through the link below – let's talk! 👇

.NET Developer | Permanent | UK Remote | £45,000 - £55,000 p.a. Peaple Talent have partnered with an EdTech client in the UK looking to recruit for a .Net Developer on a full-time permanent basis. Our client is looking for candidates who can exceed in full-stack development, which is C# and JavaScript. Key Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, robust, and scalable applications using the .Net framework and C#. Including writing clean, well-documented, and efficient code while adhering to established software development standards and best practices., • Work closely with other teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Participate in architectural discussion and contribute to the overall design of new features and systems., • Create and execute unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure the reliability and performance of applications. Identify and resolve software defects, bugs, and performance issues in a timely manner., • Assist with the deployment of applications to various environments (development, staging, production) using CI/CD pipelines. Provide ongoing support for deployed applications, troubleshoot issues, and implement necessary updates and patches., • Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends related to .NET and software development. Proactively identify opportunities to improve exciting codebases, development processes, and team efficiency. Key Experience Required: • Previous commercial experience in developing applications using the .Net framework or .Net core. A strong command of C# and object-oriented programming principles., • Proven experience with relational databases such as SQL Server, including the ability to design database schemas, write complex queries, and work with ORM frameworks like Entity Framework., • Expertise in building and consuming RESTful APIs, as well as developing web applications using ASP.NET Core MVC, Blazor, or similar technologies. Knowledge of front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is also valuable., • Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS, including services for hosting applications, databases, and serverless functions. Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools like Azure DevOps or Jenkins is highly desirable., • Demonstrated experience working in an agile environment. The ability to collaborate effectively within a team, participate in code reviews, and contribute to a fast-paced development cycle is crucial. If you are interested in this role please apply with an up to date copy of your CV.

Data Protection Officer (DPO) Birmingham/Hybrid Role Overview Reporting into the CTO you will be responsible for ensuring that all personal data particularly that of children, families, and staff is managed lawfully, securely, and ethically. You will lead the organisation’s compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, embedding a culture of privacy and safeguarding across all operations. Key Responsibilities Policy & Governance • Develop and maintain robust data protection policies and procedures, • Ensure all practices align with safeguarding standards and legal obligations, • Serve as the main contact for data subjects, parents/guardians, local authorities, and the ICO Risk Management & Compliance • Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for new initiatives, • Maintain records of processing activities and ensure statutory compliance, • Review and manage Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) with third-party providers, • Investigate and report data breaches, prioritising child safety and risk mitigation Training & Awareness • Deliver training to staff and carers on privacy, confidentiality, and safe data handling, • Promote a privacy-first culture across all departments and roles Operational Support • Collaborate with IT, HR, and leadership to implement privacy-by-design in systems and processes, • Manage Subject Access Requests (SARs) with sensitivity and in line with safeguarding protocols Skills & Competencies • In-depth knowledge of UK data protection laws, especially in child-focused environments, • Strong communication skills to engage all levels of staff, including front-line carers, • High ethical standards and commitment to confidentiality, • Excellent problem-solving and risk management capabilities, • Empathy and emotional intelligence when handling sensitive personal data, • Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive in approach, • Skilled in delivering effective training and supporting colleagues, • Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced setting Education & Experience • Degree or qualification in law, compliance, information governance, or a related field, • Professional certification (e.g. CIPP/E, CIPM, BCS Data Protection) is highly desirable, • 3–5+ years’ experience as a DPO or Data Protection Manager, • Proven track record in conducting audits, DPIAs, and managing SARs Success Measures • Full compliance with data protection and safeguarding regulations, • Positive outcomes from audits and inspections, • Reduction in data breaches and effective incident management, • High levels of staff awareness and confidence in data privacy practices, • Strong stakeholder trust in the organisation’s handling of personal data, • Effective policies that support ethical and safe care delivery General Expectations • Operate with professionalism, pace, and purpose, • Uphold REACH values in all activities, • Participate in ongoing training and development, • Adhere to company policies including Equal Opportunities, IT usage, and Health & Safety, • Maintain confidentiality and comply with the Data Protection Act, • Be flexible and responsive to evolving business needs Salary/Package • £75k-£80k basic salary, • Discretionary company bonus, • Share Option Scheme, • 4% Pension, • Life Insurance 3 x salary, • 25 days annual leave plus statutory - 1 x extra day every year for the first 3 years, • Blue Light Card, • Medicash - includes discounted gym memberships etc. Click on the link to apply or speak with Chris Holliday for any further information.

IT Service Manager Permanent Based in Solihull We are looking for a IT Service Manager to join our friendly and dynamic team here at Waterstones in Solihull. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced IT Service Manager to join our IT team. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of IT support within Waterstones and will be responsible for day-to-day operations as well as driving forward improvements in our service delivery. What you will be doing: • Oversee the delivery of IT services, including incident management, service requests, and problem resolution., • Work with other departments to ensure the overall IT service is fit-for-purpose., • Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers to ensure service levels are met., • Monitor IT service performance and identify areas for improvement, implementing measures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness., • Define and measure SLA’s and KPI’s., • Drive forward process and governance maturity within the business., • Ensure compliance with IT security policies and standards, implementing measures to protect the organization's data and systems., • Implement Support best practices to improve performance and lead a programme of Continual Improvement, • Act as the Major Incident Manager when needed., • Manage communications with the business to keep them updated with Service issues and performance., • Own the Support backlog – to ensure issues are resolved fully and completely. What we need from you: • Proven experience in IT service management, with a focus on delivering high-quality services to internal stakeholders., • Proven ability to manage IT service teams, including defining and measuring KPI’s and SLA’s., • Knowledge of IT Support tools, • Knowledge of ITIL framework and best practices., • Experience working as an Incident Manager. Person Profile: • Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels of the organization., • Ability to understand a complex IT landscape and the dependencies between each system to see the bigger picture., • Can-do attitude with a curious nature, • Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills, able to approach problems critically and break them down into manageable parts., • Ability to stay calm under pressure. Why work for Waterstones At Waterstones, everything we do is about our customers, and we work hard to provide them with the best possible shopping experience, one that will make them want to visit time and time again. We strive to consistently deliver fantastic customer service, whether recommending a book or a gift, keeping our shops beautifully stocked, helping out in our lovely Café W’s, or keeping the wheels turning efficiently behind the scenes. Working with us, you will get to use your expertise and enthusiasm to bring to our customers the irreplaceable pleasures of a good bookshop (including a virtual one). In return, you will be working in a role that can make a real difference to Waterstones, work in a friendly and dynamic team and get to benefit from our excellent discount in shops and waterstones.com. If you have the relevant essential experience and you are interested, we would love to hear from you.

Senior Data Architect – Government Project (Outside IR35 | Remote | SC Cleared | Immediate Start) We’re seeking an experienced Data Architect to support a key government programme, driving the design and delivery of enterprise-level data solutions within a secure, large-scale environment. This role involves setting direction for how data is structured, governed and shared — ensuring alignment with departmental strategy and cross-government data standards. Key Responsibilities • Data Architecture Strategy: Define and implement robust architecture principles, frameworks, and standards that underpin the organisation’s long-term data strategy., • Modelling & Integration: Build and optimise data models that connect multiple systems and sources, ensuring high data quality, consistency, and accessibility., • Technical Oversight: Advise on data engineering, storage and governance practices, • Collaboration & Leadership: Work closely with architects, product teams, and senior stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives. Requirements • Current SC Clearance, • Demonstrable experience as a Data Architect in government or large public-sector programmes, • Deep understanding of data modelling, architecture frameworks and governance, • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Contract Details • £600 - £625 p/d Outside IR35, • Remote, • Immediate Start If you’re an experienced Data Architect with public-sector experience and active SC clearance, please apply for immediate consideration

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Company: Join a leading Grid Automation and Protection & Control business with a 70+ year presence in the UK. The UK & Nordics operations deliver turnkey transmission and distribution projects, covering engineering, project management, manufacturing, testing, and site commissioning. Our team of 70 skilled professionals works with top utilities, DNOs, industrial customers, and OEM partners. With a strong focus on innovation, technical excellence, and career development, this is an exciting opportunity to work on critical, high-profile projects. Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Setting Calculation Specialist to join our Protection & Control Automation team. The role focuses on designing, calculating, and validating protection settings for transmission and distribution substations. Key Responsibilities: Protection Settings & Coordination: Perform detailed settings calculations for overcurrent, distance, differential, earth fault, and busbar protection. Develop and validate protection coordination schemes to ensure selective tripping and system reliability. Interpret short-circuit, load flow, and relay study results to determine optimal settings. Relay Configuration & Verification: Configure, simulate, and commission protection relays. Conduct FAT/SAT and field testing, including injection testing, logic verification, and GOOSE messaging simulations. Automation & System Integration: Collaborate with automation engineers to integrate relays with SCADA, RTUs, and communication networks (IEC61850, DNP3, Modbus). Ensure settings are compatible with digital substation solutions. Project Leadership & Customer Interface: Act as technical lead for protection settings within projects. Collaborate with project managers, design teams, and clients. Continuous Improvement: Develop and maintain templates, calculation tools, and best practices. Contribute to innovation in substation protection and automation. Qualifications & Experience • Education: BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) or equivalent., • Minimum 5-10 years in substation protection engineering, with strong emphasis on protection settings calculations and coordination studies., • Proven experience in transmission and distribution substations, including HV/MV systems., • Hands-on experience with relay configuration, simulation, and commissioning., • Proficiency in protection principles, relay logic, and settings calculations., • Experience with protection study software (ETAP, DIgSILENT, or equivalent).

About the Role With the expanding sales market planned for new Changan vehicles we are looking for a Principal Engineer in Vehicle Dynamics, to provide expert direction and support to achieve the driving experience expected by UK and European customers. The successful candidate will have a leading role in defining handling, drive comfort and braking targets of Changan products for the West Europe market. Requirements • Degree in Mechanical, Automotive or equivalent accredited program, • A minimum 5 years of experience in the physical development of the vehicle dynamics attribute, • Experience of calibration and tuning of suspension, steering, and braking systems – both passive and active, • Expert in the subjective evaluation of ride, handling, and steering characteristics, • Ability to generate and cascade targets and best practice processes., • Good knowledge of test and simulation techniques associated with suspension and steering system kinematics and compliance as well as full vehicle ride and handling, • Ability to analyse simulation and test data (K&C reports) highlighting target achievement and making recommendations for areas of non-compliance. Delivering of vehicle level test reports., • Interact with relevant cross functional business units to establish hardpoints of steering and suspension components required to support the kinematic system requirements., • Strong written and verbal communication skills., • Able to travel abroad (China and Europe) in support of system testing and development Duties & Responsibilities • Responsible for handling, drive comfort and braking targets (UK/EU), • Support vehicle dynamics development both in UK and abroad, • Support Changan China Vehicle Dynamics Team – provide targets, best practice techniques, training and knowledge transfer to support product and process improvements., • Tuning and calibration of region-specific vehicles with respect to Vehicle Dynamic targets, • Detailed analysis of K&C reports providing clear direction for component and system changes, • Provide detailed reports at senior levels. Salary Competitive salary package, negotiable depending on qualifications and experience If you are selected for an interview, our recruitment team will contact you directly. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to inform the candidates who are not shortlisted or provide specific feedback.