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IT Technician Placement Programme - No Experience Required Our training will help you kick-start a new career in IT. We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our IT support Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee upon completion. Whether you are working full time, part time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is broken down into 3 easy steps, which can be finished in as little as 3 months: Step 1 - Online Training The first step is completing a selection of professional, accredited and industry recognised IT Support courses by CompTIA, Microsoft and Cisco. The training is delivered via multimedia rich video tutorials, presentations and quizzes through a portal that you study from home. You will also be assigned an expert tutor to help you throughout your training. Step 2 – Practical Training You will gain the practical experience by using our cutting edge Livelabs. Gaining hands-on experience is essential in today’s IT industry for both certifications and keeping up to date with new technologies. Theory is often not enough these days, companies require hands on practical experience to make sure you're job ready. Step 3 – Official exams You will then go on to sit the CompTIA A+ exams to give you the official certifications which will be recognised worldwide. The CompTIA A+ is the most commonly asked for certificate in entry level IT roles. Guaranteed Job Placement At this point you will have fully completed our IT Support Traineeship and be ready to start work. Through our range of partnerships throughout the UK with IT organisations, we are able to place you into an entry level IT role within your local area. We can guarantee you a starting salary of between £20-30k, working in either an IT Technician/Desktop Support/First Line Support Role. We guarantee you will be offered a job upon completion or we will refund you 100% of your course fees back. At a one off cost of £795, or a deposit of £112 followed by 10 interest free monthly instalments of £78, this represents a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in IT. Read through the information? Passionate about starting a career in IT? Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch. ‘Please note that this is a training course and fees apply

An established main contractor operating across Central Scotland is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team on a complex, mixed refurbishment and new build project valued between £25–30 million. The business delivers projects across a broad range of sectors including education, healthcare, residential, community, and commercial developments, with a strong pipeline of work in the east of the country. The Role Reporting to the Commercial Manager, and acting as Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take full commercial responsibility for the project from pre-contract involvement through to final account. You will be involved in reviewing tender and contract documentation, assessing subcontractor quotations, preliminaries, and contract conditions, and establishing robust budgets and cost plans. You will manage procurement of subcontractor packages, lead commercial meetings, and maintain strong financial control through cash flow forecasting, cost value reconciliation, and financial reporting. The role will also involve providing clear contractual and commercial advice to the site team, managing change control, preparing interim valuations, supporting payment processes, and contributing to monthly project and cost review meetings. Mentoring and supporting junior members of the commercial team will also form part of the position. What We Are Looking For Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline Professional membership (RICS or equivalent) preferred Proven experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on projects typically in the £20m–£40m range Experience of both refurbishment and new build projects Strong knowledge of construction methods, commercial management, and standard forms of contract Confident communicator with the ability to lead, support, and develop junior team members Commercially astute, self-motivated, and able to manage priorities and deadlines Salary & Package This Senior Quantity Surveyor position offers a competitive salary in the region of £65,000–£75,000, plus a comprehensive package including car allowance, private healthcare, pension, and clear opportunities for future career development and progression within the business. This Senior Quantity Surveyor role would suit someone looking to take ownership of a major project while developing their career with a stable and well-regarded contractor. For more information on this opportunity, please contact Glen Smith at Conrad Consulting

Security Operations Centre / SOC Team Lead £58,252 - £68,586 per annum 28.97% Employer pension contribution and more great benefits Relaxed hybrid and flexible working environment Location: Glasgow or Edinburgh About the Role Hays' Cyber practice have partnered exclusively with Registers of Scotland (RoS) on the search for a Technical Team Lead within their internal Security Operations Centre. This role will have you leading a team of analysts and working alongside security engineers to develop and automate threat detection and response playbooks, as well as security architects and the wider IT function. The ideal candidate will have the technical expertise to work on day-to-day operations within a busy SOC, but also will have led SOC teams from a line-management, pastoral leadership, and ITSM perspective, ranging from SIEM use case tuning, to employee appraisals, KPI's and reporting metrics. About the Organisation Registers of Scotland (RoS) manages 21 land, property and other legal registers which are a critical asset for the Scottish economy. They aim to provide the best public service for Scotland and are on a mission to make some of the oldest public land registers in the world into some of the most modern. Registers of Scotland (RoS) is also an award-winning organisation recognised for its technology and innovation and is a world-leading pioneer in land and property registration. Their full-stack teams design, architect, and build all our registration products in-house, and they work to create digital solutions for the people of Scotland. You will get an opportunity to nurture your creativity and develop with RoS through access to the latest data, software engineering and product delivery techniques. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day line management, coaching, and development of SOC analysts and engineers. Lead the configuration, tuning, and maintenance of core SOC capabilities including log aggregation, alerting, correlation, threat detection, and response tooling. Define, track, and report SOC performance metrics and KPIs, ensuring operational efficiency and alignment with organisation objectives. Manage and mentor SOC team members, setting clear performance objectives, monitoring KPIs, analysing metrics, and driving continuous improvement through coaching, training, and performance reviews. Collaborate with cyber engineers to develop and automate detection logic and incident response playbooks. Work with Technical Product Manager and Security Architect to ensure SOC capabilities align with enterprise security architecture and strategy. Ensure SOC processes are integrated with ITSM systems for effective incident, change, and problem management. Develop and maintain scenario-based runbooks and technical procedures for incident response. Engage with project teams to provide security assurance for new and existing services. Drive continuous improvement in SOC operations, tooling, and team capability.What We're Looking For Proven experience in a Security Operations Centre or operational security environment. Demonstrable experience managing or leading a technical team or function in an enterprise setting. Strong background in operating and maintaining SOC capabilities such as log management, alerting, threat detection, and incident response tooling. Experience in incident response, including leading technical investigations and developing response frameworks. Proficiency in integrating and operationalising cyber threat intelligence. Experience working with ITSM systems to manage and prioritise workloads. Experience reporting on SOC metrics including SLA/OLA performance, MTTD/MTTR, alert accuracy, and outcome-based security improvements. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams. Experience developing or implementing vulnerability management tools and processes. Familiarity with cloud security monitoring and hybrid infrastructure environments. Knowledge of relevant security frameworks such as NIST CRF, ISO 27001, NCSC CAF, and MITRE ATT&CK. Experience contributing to or leading SOC maturity assessments or improvement programmes.Package, Benefits and What's in it for you Up to £68,586 inclusive of market supplement Pay progression 28.97% pension (employer contribution) 38 days annual holiday, increasing to 42 days with length of service. Other benefits such as career development opportunities, qualifications, up to a year in parental leave and moreFurther information For further information relating to RoS, including: Additional details on pay & benefits The Civil Service Code Complaints process Use of AI in the application/recruitment process,Please view our additional information page online: ros[.]gov[.]uk/about/publications/governance-and-corporate/2024/recruitment-information Nationality and immigration status In general, only nationals from the following countries (and associations of countries) are eligible for employment in the Civil Service: the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, and the Commonwealth. EU nationals (with settled or pre-settled status), certain EEA nationals, Swiss and Turkish nationals are also eligible for employment. Detailed provisions on determining eligibility on the grounds of nationality and, where relevant, immigration status can be reviewed here. gov[.]uk/government/publications/nationality-rules What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to send us your CV, or contact us for a confidential discussion. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

A leading business transformation firm in the Greater Bristol Area is seeking a Graduate Data Analyst to analyse and interpret data for actionable insights.The successful candidate should possess strong analytical and communication skills, along with familiarity in SQL and BI tools like Power BI and