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Job Category: HousingRegion / Division: UK RegionLocation: Civic Offices or one of our Area Housing Offices, PortsmouthWorking Hours: 37 Brilliant opportunity to join Portsmouth Homes as a Local Housing Manager! Your new role The Social Housing Sector has seen considerable change in the last 2 years with the addition of new and revised regulation including a new set of consumer standards. Portsmouth Homes is undertaking a programme of change to respond to the new environment and changes in expectations from our tenants and leaseholders. The Local Housing Manager will manage a team of Generic Housing Officers to provide housing services to our tenants including general Tenancy Management, ASB Management, effective Void Management (including decants when needed) to minimise void turnaround times and Income management including basic budgeting and benefit advice. The role will need to work closely with other peers across the Directorate, other agencies and stakeholders to ensure that we provide effective joined up Housing Services to our tenants with customers at the heart of the service and ensuring value for money. The successful applicant will bring knowledge and experience of social housing law and provision of generic housing management services with a focus on good customer service. Creating accurate and relevant notes of conversations and reasons for actions or non-actions that need to be understandable to others and relied on for Court Action. You will closely with the Senior Housing Manager to manage the service through performance management, data analysis and resource deployment, anticipating peaks and troughs in demand and making use of feedback from complaints and tenant engagement events to improve outcomes for tenants. You will contribute to policy and process design and attend meetings across the organisation and directorate to represent Portsmouth Homes housing management service and your team. The Local Housing Manager will ensure that policy and process is followed to create consistency of service across teams allowing for consideration of individual circumstances. You will need to understand the regulatory framework in which we operate and be responsible for the team's compliance with the consumer standards, providing training, support and mentoring to team members using a coaching style to develop individuals. You'll understand the need to adapt management styles to individuals working in an agile way with excellent communication and team building skills. The successful applicant must be adaptable and may be required to work on specific Housing Management related projects. Please see the full job profile attached at the bottom of this page for all details of what this role will involve and the person we are looking for! About Portsmouth City Council Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act. We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. ___. Our recruitment process Full information about our recruitment process can be found on our support for applicants' page: ___ You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful. We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at ___ You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our career's portal homepage: ___ Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact or call the recruitment team on .

Belcan Workforce Solutions are recruiting for a Scada Engineer - ADMS Energy systems. 12 month - Inside IR35 contract role. UK remote based with trips to UK & Europe offices as required. Job Description We're looking for a Scada Engineer to connect our customers with our technologies and products. Our team is involved in ADMS (Advanced Distributions Management System) related projects, tackling problems ranging from analysing data to providing solutions for varied customer business requirements. Our product is deployed in distribution companies worldwide and is leading in the growing market of Energy Utilities. Our software solutions deliver reliability, productivity, innovation, and efficiency through a modular architecture, adaptive algorithms, predictive analytics, and a brilliant user experience. Roles and Responsibilities Lead and manage the migration of SCADA systems into ADMS platforms. Leverage your expertise to ensure smooth transitions and integration of legacy systems into new ADMS SCADA environments. Install and configure SCADA simulation systems to support testing, training, and operational simulations. Ensure accurate modelling of SCADA environments to meet system requirements. Handle the installation and configuration of Front-End Processors (FEP) and Enhanced Front-End Processors (EFEPS), ensuring seamless communication between SCADA systems and remote devices. Conduct thorough SCADA testing, validating the system's functionality, performance, and reliability. Identify and resolve issues, ensuring the system meets operational requirements. Provide expert consultancy to clients, delivering workshops and training sessions to enhance their understanding and utilisation of SCADA systems. Share best practices and ensure clients are equipped to manage and optimize their SCADA environments. Lead the deployment and commissioning of ICCP (Inter-Control Centre Communications Protocol), ensuring proper integration of multiple control centres and seamless data communication. Stay current with emerging SCADA protocols and technologies, continuously expanding your knowledge to ensure the implementation of the latest best practices and industry standards. Required Skills & Experience: Extensive experience in ADMS SCADA migration and integration. Proven expertise in the installation and configuration of SCADA simulation systems. Solid knowledge of Front-End Processors (FEP) and Enhanced FEPs (EFEPS) installation and configuration. Strong hands-on experience in SCADA testing, troubleshooting, and optimisation. Experience providing consultancy, workshops, and training to clients on SCADA systems. Practical knowledge of ICCP deployment and commissioning. Passion for learning and staying updated on new SCADA protocols and technologies. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Excellent communication and customer-facing skills. Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with a variety of SCADA protocols (e.g., IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, etc.). Experience with SCADA systems in the energy or utilities sector is a significant advantage. Any experience working with ADMS, OMS, and DMS systems in utility or energy sectors. Relevant certifications in SCADA systems, ADMS, or energy management technologies. Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams. This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan JBRP1_UKTJ

About the job Job summary Senior DevOps Engineer Are you passionate about collaborative working and problem solving? Do you enjoy using your technical skills to help teams work more effectively, and get software into the hands of users with speed and stability? Are you looking for a new role in an organisation that treats you as an individual and supports you on your professional and career development journey? Then this is the role for you! We have an exciting opportunity for a DevOps Engineer, within the Platform Engineering group, during the IPO digital transformation journey. Working within an established team, this role provides an opportunity to turn innovative ideas into customer value using a range of technologies and delivery platforms. Key Tech: Azure DevOps YAML Pipelines, Azure, Terraform, scripting, deploying to Azure Machine Learning Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IP O Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office . The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to: • Support all aspects of the software development lifecycle, applying DevOps principles and to lead on developing, implementing, enhancing and managing DevOps practices following agreed processes and best practices., • Applying industry best practices and patterns across infrastructure and application components e.g. availability, security, performance and scalability., • Leading on the design, release and implementation of automated, repeatable, efficient delivery pipelines and holds responsibility for the management, delivery and improvements of the deployments onto Production., • Lead delivery, integration, administration and configuration of DevOps tools, seeking continual improvement and ensuring effective transition onto operational support (where applicable). This includes tools for source control, build, CI & CD support, code reviews, security scans, test automation, monitoring and agile management etc., • Implementing and configuring DevOps specific monitoring, alerting, auditing and notification strategies and be an advocate for security and performance standards in the organisation, • Contributing to technical decisions and directions in a collaborative team environment, including solution architecture, estimations, product planning, user stories (requirement) creation., • Attending Team and Agile Scrum ceremonies., • Sharing knowledge and expertise and providing mentorship and training to other members of the team, enabling them to work in an automated, repeatable fashion., • Strong understanding of DevOps principles and experience of working in a DevOps or iterative development culture., • Excellent knowledge and proven experience implementing continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) tools, including pipeline design and administration., • Experience with automated testing and embedding this in CI/CD pipelines., • Demonstrable experience in service support including troubleshooting and incident resolution., • Experience in identification and tracking of risks and issues., • Substantial development or scripting experience in one or more of the following:, • Python, • Bash, • PowerShell, • Substantial experience in administration and configuration of Azure DevOps Pipelines (preferred) or other CI/CD orchestration tools., • Substantial experience supporting the build and deployment of, or coding in one or more of the following or equivalent:, • Python, • Net Core / C#, • NextJs / Node frontend, • Experience with Infrastructure as Code such as Terraform, • Experience in containerisation technologies and platforms such as Docker or Azure container services such as Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps or Azure Container Registry or equivalent., • Experience in managing and supporting distributed source code repositories (Git)., • Changing and Improving, • Making Effective Decisions, • Unlimited Pluralsight video learning access, • Access to Microsoft's ESI training suite, • Hybrid working with no core hours, • Substantial support for career progression, • 25 days annual leave moving to 30 days in annual increments, • UK nationals, • nationals of the Republic of Ireland, • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK, • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window), • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS), • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020

Introduction Saab in UK is growing rapidly, with over 500 colleagues across eight sites. We bring together Swedish heritage and British expertise to drive innovation in areas such as software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. Joining Saab in UK means contributing to the security and resilience of society while building a career with real scope for personal and professional growth. What you will be part of: Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters. Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. The Role: We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Simulator Support Technician to join our dynamic team. As a Simulator Support Technician, you will play an essential part in ensuring that our customer and our delivery teams have the most advanced simulation equipment available to them in order to maintain levels of activity in accordance with the contract. You will work closely with various departments, within our organisation, including Operations and Field Support Representatives, to manage the influx and outflux of equipment, conduct regular maintenance and equipment repairs, inventory audits, and prepare detailed reports on stock levels and usage. Your contributions will directly impact our mission to deliver top-tier capabilities in our European business sector. Join us in this exciting opportunity to elevate your career in a fast-paced, innovative environment as we seek to protect and secure our future through advanced technologies and systems. This role will be based at our Andover site 5 days a week. Key Responsibilities • Support, repair & maintain customer owned simulator equipment in accordance with corrective & preventative maintenance processes., • Conduct simulator troubleshooting & fault diagnosis., • Carry out basic electrical repairs/LRU replacement & general repairs in line with business processes., • Reconfigure & install simulator software when required., • Prepare & maintain reports on all repair work carried out on the simulation equipment using a bespoke Equipment Management system., • Assist in the preparation of simulation equipment prior to deployment, including simulator configuration & picking and packing., • Co-ordinate the issue, receipt & storage of materials using the SAAB Equipment Management system, in accordance with established procedures, to the customer., • Assist with regular inventory counts and maintain accurate records to ensure stock levels (simulators & associated spare parts) meet operational needs., • Oversee the organisation and cleanliness of the storage & repair areas, ensuring compliance with safety regulations., • Provide simulator training to the customer during the equipment issue process., • Support the Site Manager as required to meet daily operation requirements., • Proven experience in inventory management & warehouse operations in a fast-paced environment., • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks & prioritise effectively., • Proficient in inventory management software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel., • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment., • Attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies & resolve issues promptly., • Familiarity with safety & compliance regulations within the industry, including hazardous material handling, • Knowledge of electrical repairs including IPC Certification for soldering electrical & electronic assemblies or equivalent.

About the job Job summary DevOps Engineer Are you passionate about collaborative working and problem solving? Do you enjoy using your technical skills to help teams work more effectively, and get software into the hands of users with speed and stability? Are you looking for a new role in an organisation that treats you as an individual and supports you on your professional and career development journey? Then this is the role for you! We have an exciting opportunity for a DevOps Engineer, within the Platform Engineering group, during the IPO digital transformation journey. Working within an established team, this role provides an opportunity to turn innovative ideas into customer value using a range of technologies and delivery platforms. Key Tech: Azure DevOps Pipelines (including for Microsoft Dynamics 365 pipelines), scripting, Azure, Terraform, Microsoft Power Automate Cloud flows (training provided where there are specific skill gaps) Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office . The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to: • Support all aspects of the software development lifecycle, applying DevOps principles and to lead on developing, implementing, enhancing and managing DevOps practices following agreed processes and best practices., • Working on the design, release and implementation of automated, repeatable, efficient delivery pipelines and holds responsibility for the management, delivery and improvements of the deployments onto Production., • Act as the DevOps engineer for Releases and troubleshooting of issues, with support from other engineers., • Providing administration, configuration and troubleshooting support for CI & CD pipelines and hosted container applications., • Working on delivery, integration, administration and configuration of DevOps tools. This includes tools for source control, build, CI & CD, code reviews, security scans, configuration automation, test automation, artefact management, monitoring and alerting., • Conducting reviews and quality checks for newly delivered code and be an advocate for security and performance standards in the organisation., • Implementing and configuring DevOps specific monitoring, alerting, auditing and notification strategies., • Contributing to technical decisions and directions in a collaborative team environment, including solution architecture, estimations, product planning and user stories., • Attending Team and Agile Scrum ceremonies., • Understanding of DevOps principles and experience of working in a DevOps or iterative development culture., • Demonstrable experience of using continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) tools, including pipeline implementation., • Awareness of automated testing and embedding this in CI/CD pipelines., • Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills with experience in service support., • Substantial development or scripting experience in one or more of the following:, • Python, • Bash, • PowerShell, • Substantial experience in administration and configuration of Azure DevOps Pipelines (preferred) or other CI/CD orchestration tools., • Substantial experience supporting the build and deployment of, or coding in one or more of the following or equivalent:, • Python, • .Net Core / C#, • NextJs / Node frontend, • Experience with Infrastructure as Code such as Terraform, • Experience in containerisation technologies and platforms such as Docker or Azure container services such as Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps or Azure Container Registry or equivalent., • Experience in managing and supporting distributed source code repositories (Git)., • Upload an anonymised copy of your current CV. Please remove all identifying markers such as name, title, education institution etc., • Working Together, • Developing Self and Others, • Unlimited Pluralsight video learning access, • Access to Microsoft's ESI training suite, • Hybrid working with no core hours, • Substantial support for career progression, • 25 days annual leave moving to 30 days in annual increments, • UK nationals, • nationals of the Republic of Ireland, • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK, • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window), • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS), • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020

VCF Consultant - SC Cleared Location: Hybrid - a couple of days per month in the Midlands Duration: 3 Months Start: Immediate Rate: Inside IR35 - £850 per day Job Description We are seeking an experienced SC Cleared VCF Consultant with strong expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF9) and NSX. The successful candidate will support a VCF9 greenfield engagement, working closely with the Lead Architect, customer and key suppliers to deliver and implement the agreed design. This role is focused on hands-on deployment, implementation support and technical consultancy across the full lifecycle of the VCF9 platform. Key Responsibilities • Support the delivery of VCF9 greenfield deployments, implementing and configuring the platform in line with agreed designs., • Contribute to design and requirements workshops, providing practical input from a deployment and delivery perspective., • Produce and maintain deployment documentation and workbooks, including build guides, configuration steps and as-built documentation., • Carry out installation, configuration and validation of VCF9 components, including NSX, ensuring alignment with standards and best practice., • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across VCF and NSX components during deployment and early life support., • Collaborate with architects, engineers and third-party suppliers to ensure smooth and coordinated delivery., • Active SC Clearance., • Proven experience delivering VCF deployments in a consultant or engineer capacity., • Strong hands-on experience with VCF9 and NSX., • Good understanding of VMware Cloud Foundation architecture and supporting technologies., • Experience working in customer-facing environments alongside multiple stakeholders and suppliers., • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills., • Effective communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly., • VMware certifications such as VCP or VCAP., • Experience supporting large-scale cloud or infrastructure transformation programmes. JBRP1_UKTJ

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an IT Deployment & Project Support Officer to join their team in Colchester, UK. In this role, you will support project workstreams, ensure smooth IT hardware deployments, and engage with various stakeholders, all while traveling across the UK as needed.

Job Title: Contract Applications Developer – C++ / Qt Location: Colchester Rate: £55 - £60 per hour (indicative, outside IR35) Contract Length: 3–6 months Working Arrangements: Primarily on-site, with some flexibility depending on project phase Overview An established technology company based in Colchester is looking for an experienced Applications Developer to support a range of embedded, GUI-driven software projects. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will focus on delivering high-quality application features, user interfaces, and on-screen display tools using C++ and Qt, closely integrated with embedded hardware systems. This role is assessed as outside IR35, making it suitable for contractors operating via a Personal Service Company (PSC). Key Responsibilities Develop and enhance GUI and application-level features using C++ and Qt for embedded platforms Build on-screen display tools and front-end components for hardware-integrated applications Contribute to Python-based tooling, automation, and integration scripts Collaborate with embedded engineers, product teams, and test teams to refine requirements and deliver robust software Troubleshoot, debug, and optimise code for performance, memory efficiency, and hardware constraints Support the full software lifecycle, from design through to deployment on embedded targetsAbout You Strong commercial experience with C++ and Qt for GUI and application development Proven experience working with embedded systems or hardware-integrated applications Proficient in Python for automation, tooling, or integration tasks Comfortable working with low-level constraints, hardware interfaces, and embedded workflows Analytical, detail-oriented, and an effective communicator within cross-functional teamsDesirable Skills Experience with cross-platform or resource-constrained environments Familiarity with embedded Linux, device drivers, or hardware/software integrationFor further information on this contract Applications Developer role please contact Graham Cross on (phone number removed) or (url removed)