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Principal Engineer role for one of the most exciting tech companies in the North West has come live. 🚀🚀 COMPANY: Recognised in the Times100 fastest growing companies, this challenger technology company continues to make a difference to its 5m customers, whilst providing real time data through its unique AI platform to its 600 clients/brands. Intro….. A key hire within the engineering team, we're looking for a Principal Engineer to work closely with the Head of Engineering, to shape the technical direction across multiple product teams, ensuring that what we build is reliable, scalable, and impactful. You’ll be the bridge between strategic thinking and pragmatic delivery, helping the engineering teams design systems that move fast without breaking things, and influencing through code, collaboration, and clarity. What you’ll work on: • Modernising our platform – lead the complete replacement of our legacy systems with a new, cloud-native architecture in Java & Kotlin on AWS., • Next-gen pricing models – design and deliver a cutting-edge AI-driven pricing platform that powers smarter, real-time decisions., • New product development – help define and launch innovative fintech products that will shape the next wave of our customer experience., • Culture-building – play a key role in building the engineering culture of our new UK office, mentoring engineers and embedding best-in-class practices. Day-to-day you'll: • Set the technical vision and drive engineering excellence across four agile squads., • Design and evolve a modern microservices architecture running on AWS., • Lead on scalability, reliability and performance, ensuring our platform meets the demands of rapid growth., • Coach and mentor senior engineers, fostering a culture of technical craftsmanship and continuous improvement., • Partner with Product and Architecture leads to align technology with strategic goals. What do you need to be successful? We are looking for a high level Principal Software Engineer who has a passion for building scaleable products and want to join an energetic and passionate team on a mission to change the Financial Services landscape here in the UK and in the future across Europe. There’s much to do, and you’ll be responsible for making some real cool stuff happen. • You’re a hands-on Lead / Principal Engineer who still loves to dive into design discussions and code when it matters., • You'll have deep expertise in Java (and Kotlin), with a strong track record of building high-scale distributed systems., • You’ve led or influenced large-scale systems, ideally in a cloud-first environment (AWS preferred)., • You think in systems, trade-offs, and impact, balancing long-term vision with incremental, value-driven delivery., • You have deep experience with microservices, APIs, event-driven design, observability, and platform reliability., • You’re a natural collaborator, you build trust across engineering, product, and leadership., • You care as much about how teams build as what they build, enabling autonomy, consistency, and learning. Interested? Apply today and join a community of engineers who value craftsmanship, fun and delivery. Here, your influence won’t be limited to one team, you’ll help shape the technical DNA of the organisation. Send over your CV (If you have one) and the team will be in touch asap. For this role we are looking for a strong software engineering background rather than an infrastructure background.

Company Description Version 1 has celebrated over 26 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We’re also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1. We’ve been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023. As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment, and we do things differently. We’re focused on our core values; using these we’ve seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally. Job Description As a Data Solution Architect you will be expected to take an architecture lead role on our client’s solution delivery engagements, with high levels of customer engagement. This will involve ongoing analysis of business requirements throughout the lifetime of the service. Candidates will have a strong understanding of data architecture and analytics design and project delivery life-cycles with an emphasis of working in client facing environments. Typically The Role Will Involve The Following • Translating Business requirements to technical solutions and the production of specifications,, • Designing and implementing business intelligence & modern data analytics platform technical solutions,, • Data architecture design and implementation, • Data modelling,, • ETL, data integration and data, • migration design and implementation, • Master data management system and process design and implementation,, • Data quality system and process design and implementation,, • Major focus on data science, data visualisation, AI, ML,, • Documentation of solutions (e.g. data modelling, configuration, and setup etc.) including HLD and LLD,, • Working within a project management/agile delivery methodology,, • Managing Team Members on a day to day basis,, • Managing technical delivery of solution,, • Strong stakeholder management and communication ski Qualifications • Hands on experience with data solution architecture, design and rollout., • Hands on experience with business intelligence tools, data modelling, data staging, and data extraction processes, including data warehouse and cloud infrastructure., • Experience with multi-dimensional design, star schemas, facts and dimensions., • Experience and demonstrated competencies in ETL development techniques., • Experience in data warehouse performance optimization., • Experience on projects across a variety of industry sectors an advantage,, • Comprehensive understanding of data management best practices including demonstrated experience with data profiling, sourcing, and cleansing routines utilizing typical data quality functions involving standardization, transformation, rationalization, linking and matching,, • Good knowledge of Databricks, Snowflake, Azure / AxoWS / Oracle cloud, R, Python. Additional Information At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability. One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology. We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat. Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company's profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth. Laura Cowan

This role is a FTC of 6 months We are seeking an experienced Digital Learning Consultant to support the development and optimisation of eLearning content across our firm. This role is ideal for a specialist with a strong background in instructional design, SCORM compliance, and hands-on experience with Articulate Storyline and Rise. We're open to engaging the right person on either a freelance day-rate basis or a fixed-term contract, depending on preference and availability. Role Structure You’ll report to the Senior Manager, L&D, and work closely with the wider L&D team, LMS administrator, technical leads, and subject matter experts. Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and deliver high-quality eLearning modules using Articulate Storyline and Rise, • Ensure all content is SCORM-compliant and fully compatible with our LMS, • Collaborate with subject matter experts to translate complex content into engaging digital learning experiences, • Provide expert guidance on instructional design best practices, • Conduct thorough testing and QA across platforms and devices, • Review and troubleshoot existing SCORM packages for compatibility and performance, • Support LMS integration and provide documentation as needed. Essential Skills & Experience • Proven expertise with Articulate Storyline and Rise, • In-depth understanding of SCORM standards and LMS integration, • Strong background in instructional design or digital learning development, • Ability to manage multiple projects independently and meet deadlines, • Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills, • Clear communicator, able to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, • Experience designing scalable, modular eLearning templates, • Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills. Desirable • Experience with xAPI or other eLearning tracking standards, • Familiarity with accessibility standards (e.g. WCAG 2.1), • Prior experience in corporate or compliance training environments, • Knowledge of video production or microlearning techniques (nice to have) Additional Information • This is a national role; you can be based at any of our UK offices and work on an agile basis, • We welcome applications from candidates seeking freelance work or a fixed-term contract, • Scope and hours can be shaped based on project needs and candidate availability About Crowe Crowe is a leading national audit, tax, advisory and consulting firm with global reach and local expertise. We are an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the top 10 accounting networks in the world, with access to more than 40,000 people in over 140+ countries and across more than 800+ offices globally. Our vision is to be recognised as essential to the future success of our clients by helping them to answer tomorrow’s questions and make smart decisions that have lasting value through the highest quality audit, tax, advisory and consulting services. Crowe is where talented people can realise their potential, are successful and enjoy what they do by making a positive difference to our clients, communities and each other. At Crowe, our aim is to create a community where regardless of gender, identity, sexuality, race, ethnicity, education or background, everyone is valued, can flourish and achieve their full potential. Why choose Crowe? At Crowe we understand that it is often the culture and values of a firm that are most important when looking for a new workplace. Whether you’re working in statutory audit, corporate tax or you’re a marketing or HR specialist, we place our people at the centre of everything that we do; promoting a collaborative, inclusive and friendly culture while remaining passionate about supporting and developing our people as they build their careers. We listen to our people and adapt to their changing needs alongside the needs of our growing business. We invest in our people to help them be the best they can be. We value new ideas and innovation, and welcome people who are committed to making a difference by delivering excellent services to our people, clients and communities. At Crowe, you will find the specialist knowledge, the resources and the commitment to help you build a satisfying and rewarding career, with continued learning and development, highly competitive salaries and flexible benefits. We want to create the best environment for our people to grow and thrive and recognise the importance of offering a flexible approach to our working environment, which we would be happy to discuss with you further. Crowe is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in recruitment and employment. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings to our organisation, driving effectiveness in our teams and providing our clients with a quality service. Entry and progression within the firm is determined solely by the application of objective criteria, personal performance and merit which is supported by a clearly defined career pathway..

At Couch Heroes, we’re all about heart, humor, and player connection. We’re building an original multiplayer game in Unreal Engine 5, blending stylish visuals, expressive characters, and a touch of chaos you can only get when friends share the same couch (or at least the same server). You understand the power of a strong silhouette, the poetry in exaggeration, the beauty in a perfectly “baroque” pose that turns gameplay into performance. We’re looking for a Lead Animator who lives for motion that feels good, the weight behind a jump, the swagger in a walk, the perfectly timed punch that makes players yell “ohhh!” You’ll be shaping the soul of our characters and leading a small, scrappy team of animators who love bringing worlds to life one frame at a time. You’ll be hands-on with keyframe animation while also guiding a team of animators, helping to define workflows, mentor artists, and collaborate across disciplines. This isn’t a factory line job. It’s a playground for creative thinkers who thrive on experimentation, collaboration, and crafting animation that hits with personality. In this role, you’ll work closely with our Art Director and partner teams across the studio to bring expressive, stylized, and cinematic animations to life in Unreal Engine 5. If you thrive at the intersection of leadership, creativity, and gameplay feel, we’d love to hear from you. You’ll report directly to the Art Director and play a key role in rounding out the Animation department. Your Role Team Leadership & Department Development • Build, structure, and lead the Animation team as we scale the studio., • Mentor junior, mid and senior level animators; review work, provide clear, actionable feedback., • Help define and document workflows, animation standards, and visual direction., • Support hiring efforts and manage external partners or outsourcing if needed., • Foster a collaborative, respectful, and efficient team culture. Hands-On Animation & Implementation • Create high-quality keyframed character animations using Maya and in-house rigs/tools., • Take animations from initial concept to in-engine implementation with the support of tech animation (Unreal Engine 5)., • Deliver gameplay-ready animation assets for characters, creatures, and VFX elements., • Provide clear animation review to artists as needed to guide quality., • Ensure animation assets meet design requirements and are delivered on time. Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration • Work closely with Character Art, VFX, Tech Art, and Engineering to ensure seamless integration., • Participate in syncs, milestone reviews, bug triage, and pipeline coordination., • Represent the Animation team in cross-functional meetings and planning discussions. First 6–12 Months In your first 6 months: • Deliver an animation set of game-ready player characters that meets the design requirements., • Restructure and optimize the animation pipeline to integrate more tightly with the rest of the team., • Solidify workflows across internal and external animation production., • Define and drive the visual style, rhythm, and expressiveness of all things that move—player, creatures, VFX, cinematics., • Become the go-to lead for animation decisions across the project. Must-Haves • 7+ years of professional experience in animation for games, film, or cinematic content., • Strong familiarity with 3C's design and animation to work hand in hand with combat design., • 3+ years in a lead or supervisory role managing other animators., • A strong reel showcasing keyframe character and creature animation., • Expertise in Maya, with a solid understanding of rigging, skinning, and clean posing., • Familiarity with the Unreal Engine 5 animation pipeline., • Strong instincts for stylized, expressive motion and performance-based animation., • Experience directing and working with motion capture shoots, reviewing deliveries, and guiding polish., • Strong knowledge of human and animal anatomy., • Experience delivering animations that align with gameplay and narrative requirements., • Ability to give clear feedback on weight, timing, performance, and readability. Nice-to-Haves • Experience with facial animation and lip sync., • Background in 2D animation, drawing, or traditional art., • Experience working on MMOs or RPGs., • Familiarity with outsourcing pipelines and asset tracking tools like Perforce., • Experience blending hand-keyed animation with procedural systems or constraints. About You • You lead with empathy, clarity, and a sharp artistic eye., • You know how to mentor and grow a team, not just manage it., • You’re collaborative across disciplines and speak the language of both art and tech., • You can manage the stress of yourself and others, and know when to de-escalate to protect the team’s productivity and well-being., • You’re adaptable, curious, and unafraid of new tools or workflows., • You take ownership and pride in both the animation craft and the player experience it delivers. About Couch Heroes Couch Heroes is a growing, international game studio building a modular, social-first MMO world designed for creativity, expression, and deep player connection. We’re crafting a platform where players shape stories, collaborate on content, and explore a constantly evolving universe together. We’re remote-first, legally based in the UK, and scaling operations to support our multi-year roadmap. We value autonomy, curiosity, and collaborative ownership and we’re always looking for people who love games and building great teams. 🧭 Location: Remote 📄 Type: Full-time 🕹️ Start: ASAP

Performance Marketing Manager – Fast-Growth Wellness App 📱🧠 Propel is partnering with one of the most innovative wellness and meditation apps in the market, a science-backed, immersive experience that uses light, colour and visual stimulation to help users destress, refocus and reach deep meditative states without needing years of practice. Built in collaboration with neuroscientists from leading universities across Germany and the UK, the product delivers powerful, personalised sessions that trigger geometric patterns, colours, cosmic visuals and tunnel-vision effects, each experience shaped by the user’s mental state in that moment. The app has reached significant consumer traction across the US and UK, and with demand surging, the business is now entering a hyper-growth phase. They’re hiring a Performance Marketing Manager to drive user acquisition and scale their mobile experience globally. What you’ll be doing: • Acting as the right hand to the Head of Growth, owning day-to-day performance marketing for the app., • Leading paid user acquisition across Meta, TikTok and other key channels — from campaign setup to testing, scaling and optimisation., • Collaborating with agencies and internal teams to brief, test and refine UGC, creative concepts and ad iterations., • Managing mobile tracking, attribution and analytics through platforms like AppsFlyer, Adjust, Mixpanel or similar., • Identifying new growth opportunities across audiences, creatives, channels and funnels., • Helping build the foundations for future growth hires as the function expands. What they’re looking for: • 5+ years’ experience in app-first performance marketing., • Strong hands-on experience running paid social campaigns (Meta essential; TikTok highly desirable)., • A track record of driving app growth through creative iteration, UGC testing and fast-paced experimentation., • Confidence working with attribution tools like AppsFlyer, Adjust or Mixpanel., • Someone independent, proactive and comfortable running channels end-to-end., • A data-driven mindset combined with creativity, curiosity and a love of experimentation. 📍 Location: Fully Remote (UK-based) A brilliant opportunity to join a category-defining wellness company helping to scale a one-of-a-kind, science-backed meditation experience to millions around the world. Performance Marketing Manager – Fast-Growth Wellness App 📱🧠

Senior Performance Marketing Executive Do you have a track record of scaling paid performance channels across Meta, Google, Amazon, and TikTok? Are you an analytical and agile thinker who thrives in fast-paced digital environments? Can you take ownership of paid media workflows, testing strategies, and performance reporting to deliver measurable growth? MacGregor Black is currently partnering with a Confidential Consumer Brand on the search for a Senior Performance Marketing Executive. This is a permanent remote role (UK-based). As Senior Performance Marketing Executive, you will support the Head of Digital Growth, owning the paid marketing workflow across multiple international channels. From campaign planning and creative briefing to reporting and optimisation, you will play a pivotal role in shaping strategy, driving results, and ensuring strong collaboration between internal teams and agency partners. Key Responsibilities • Own the performance marketing workflow, managing testing across creative, audiences, bidding, and customer journeys to deliver acquisition and retention KPIs., • Work with in-house creative teams to brief ad assets and establish best practice guidelines by channel., • Monitor paid channel trends, pivoting to leverage new technologies, AI, and workflow efficiencies., • Support the Head of Digital Growth in budget pacing across Meta, Google, Amazon, and TikTok., • Forecast trade performance across web, Amazon, and TikTok while helping shape new channel and market launches., • Manage and optimise international product feeds across web, Amazon, and TikTok Shop., • Plan and schedule campaigns for launches, promotions, and collaborations across multiple paid channels., • Monitor campaign performance daily, identifying risks early and driving rapid responses to opportunities., • Support reporting cycles, building robust frameworks in tools such as Looker Studio, Meta Ad Manager, Google Ads, MerchantSpring, and TikTok Ad Manager., • Act as a primary point of contact for agency partners, ensuring campaigns are delivered on time and to target. What are we looking for? • 3+ years’ hands-on experience managing paid campaigns across Meta, Google, Amazon, and TikTok., • Proven analytical skills and commercial awareness, with a track record of delivering measurable growth., • Experience in start-up, SME, or D2C environments advantageous., • Data-driven with a strong ability to translate insights into actionable plans., • Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple campaigns in fast-moving environments., • Strong collaboration and communication skills with internal and external stakeholders. Competitive salary. Please contact Gabby Zachrisson for more information.

Looking for a career within sales? Interested in a career within an FMCG fast-growing challenger brand? Are you a new graduate looking for an exciting start to your career and not sure where to start? Well, this could be your dream job before Christmas! Signature Career Management are partnered with an exciting challenger brand based in Manchester, who are looking for a Sales Manager to join the business as they continue to expand. This is a chance to kickstart your career in sales with responsibility from day one and to be part of an up-and-coming business that invests in people who are looking for more out of their career. Whether you already have experience in FMCG, or you’re totally new to the industry but have a passion for sales, this is not one to miss out on! These guys mean business and looking for people who believe what they believe, and if you know what you want out of life and want to accelerate your career far more quickly than your peers, this is going to be the place to do just that. You’ll see your efforts with retailers and your products online, as well as the lives you touch from delivering a far superior product than the rest of the market! Now … this is not for someone who is looking to coast or who wants ‘just a job’. No, this is not for you. This is a full on, scrappy, not enough hours in the day, scale up brand. You’re either going to love it, or hate it. Like marmite really. Are you a marmite lover?? If you are… this is going to be so rewarding and you’ll learn and achieve in 2 years what most do in 5! In short, this Sales Manager role will see you supporting and driving the success of the sales team while helping to shape the future of a challenger FMCG brand that’s already making a difference to so many lives! You’ll be working across a variety of customers and channels, ensuring growth and strong relationships, with the opportunity to travel internationally to trade shows and to visit customers. This role will see you · Supporting the wider sales team in day to day activity · Building and maintaining relationships with key retail and wholesale partners · Identifying new business opportunities contributing to sales strategy · Monitoring performance, reporting on KPIs, and ensuring targets are met · Acting as a brand ambassador, representing the company at events and trade shows What are we looking for? · A motivated graduate or early-career professional with a passion for sales. · An Entrepreneurial individual who is looking to make their mark! · Someone who is independent, however is not afraid to ask questions when needed. · Willing to get your hands dirty…. it is a challenger brand …you are involved in everything! (No joke!) Sound interesting? To reiterate – this is scale up brand at its best, it’s scrappy and isn’t your standard 9-5. BUT… so rewarding! We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment where every day brings something new. You’ll need to be resilient and adaptable, with the confidence to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in. Working with a challenger brand means you’ll be hands-on across the board, and no two days will ever look the same. Exciting right?! To apply directly please send a copy of your CV to or alternatively please apply via the link below. Whilst we will always endeavour to respond to you, due to the high levels of applications we receive this isn’t always possible. If you are not contacted within 3 working days, you have unfortunately not been shortlisted for this role. Please note Signature Career Management is acting as an employment agency.

FP&A Manager Location | Manchester / Cheshire ACA Qualified | Education Sector Experience | Exit & M&A Exposure | Strategic Partner to the CFO EK20 We’re looking for a talented and commercially astute FP&A Manager for our client headquartered in the Manchester/Cheshire area. Reporting directly to the CFO, you’ll sit at the centre of strategic forecasting, data-driven insight, and business partnering — helping to shape the financial future of our organisation as we continue to scale. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who’s ACA qualified (or equivalent), ideally with experience in the education sector, and a solid background in exit support or M&A environments. What you’ll do • Lead the budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes across the group, • Develop agile financial models to inform strategic decision-making and growth, • Partner with senior leaders to drive performance, profitability and accountability, • Champion the use of data, analytics and insight to support commercial decision-making, • Play a key role in M&A strategy, due diligence and exit planning What you’ll bring • ACA qualification (or equivalent), with strong post-qualification FP&A experience, • Ideally, experience gained within the education or training sector, • Proven track record supporting M&A, exit readiness or private equity-backed environments, • Advanced financial modelling and analytical capabilities, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, • A proactive, hands-on approach and the confidence to challenge and influence senior leaders

We are a global recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you. Role Title: Database Administrator Location: Manchester (Hybrid - 02 days per week) Duration: 6 months Pay Rate: £402 per day inside IR35 Role Description: 1. Must have hands on experience as Database Administration specifically with MongoDB, PostgreSQL/Oracle., 2. Working with database software to find ways to store, organize and manage data., 3. Expert knowledge of RDBMS and NoSQL data stores and working with a variety of structures including JSON and XML., 4. Experience of software development with distributed data processing technologies including Oracle, MongoDB, PostgreSQL., 5. Experience in keeping databases up to date, troubleshooting, helping with database design & development, and managing database access., 6. Experience in designing maintenance procedures and putting them into operation., 7. Liaising with programmers, applications/operational staff, IT project managers and other technical staff., 8. Managing database security/integrity and backup procedures, implementing security measures. Secondary Skills 1. Writing reports, documentation, and operating manuals, 2. Testing and modifying databases to ensure that they operate reliably, 3. Writing disaster recovery plans and archiving/housekeeping data., 4. Knowledge of Cloud platforms, serverless architecture preferable, 5. Good understanding of software patterns and when/how to apply them, 6. Knowledge of Kafka will be advantageous, 7. Experience of working in an Agile/DevOps software development environment, 8. Have ability to help with mentoring tasks., 9. Have experience in working on Support activities.

Lead Architect - (Microsoft Entra / Active Directory) Location: UK Remote Engagement Type: Permanent or Fixed-Term Contract (Full Time) Role Overview The Lead Architect provides strategic and technical leadership across Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory services. The role shapes the long-term identity architecture, owns the roadmap for hybrid identity capabilities, and acts as a senior escalation point for complex technical matters. Working closely with security, infrastructure, and regional technology teams, this position ensures identity services are secure, resilient, and aligned to business priorities. What You’ll Be Doing as a Lead Architect • Designing and maintaining the architecture for Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory across hybrid environments., • Owning the identity services roadmap, including lifecycle management, capacity planning, and strategic direction., • Conducting platform assessments and driving improvement initiatives in partnership with security teams and vendor specialists., • Providing senior-level administration, governance, and incident escalation for Entra ID services., • Developing and refining identity security controls such as Conditional Access, MFA, RBAC, PIM, and workload identity protections., • Overseeing operational processes including monitoring, incident and change management, and service performance., • Producing clear and comprehensive documentation to support operations, governance, and future enhancements., • Partnering with stakeholders across technical and non-technical teams to ensure alignment and effective knowledge sharing., • Identifying opportunities for innovation, automation, and service improvement., • Building and maintaining productive working relationships with vendors and partners. What We’re Looking For in the Lead Architect • Proven experience delivering enterprise-level identity strategy and architecture with Microsoft Entra ID., • Minimum 5 years’ hands-on experience with Entra ID / Azure AD, including Conditional Access, MFA, PIM, RBAC, External Identities, and identity protection capabilities., • At least 5 years’ experience managing Windows Active Directory in complex, high-availability environments., • Strong understanding of hybrid identity models and large-scale infrastructure operations., • Familiarity with best practices across systems administration, automation, DevOps workflows, and change management., • Experience working within shared service or global operating models with 24/7 expectations., • Ability to manage vendor relationships to deliver agreed outcomes and maintain value., • Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders., • Desirable: exposure to Microsoft 365 platform architecture and experience working in cross-functional project environments. Qualifications • Degree or equivalent professional experience., • Relevant Microsoft certifications in Azure and Entra ID (Azure AD) are required and must be maintained. Why Join • Opportunity to lead identity architecture across a complex, modern hybrid environment., • The chance to influence long-term technology direction and introduce best-practice identity security., • Work closely with senior technology and security leaders on business-critical initiatives., • Engage with cutting-edge Microsoft technologies and maintain close relationships with key vendor partners., • Be part of a dynamic setting where your expertise drives improvement, innovation, and strategic value. If this Lead Architect role is of interest, please submit your application for further information Our Commitment Entasis Partners is committed to helping clients create a diverse environment and is proud to support equal-opportunity employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Strategic Head of Proposals - Built Environment Consultancy London, Oxford, Bristol, Reading or Birmingham Competitive package Permanent full-time position This is a high-impact leadership opportunity offering real influence over the future direction of a successful and ambitious professional services firm. We are not simply looking for someone to lead the proposals team - we are seeking a transformative leader who can introduce best-in-class processes and systems. Your mission will be to help guide the business as it evolves from a relationship and delivery-focused model to a more professionalised, insight-led, and data-driven proposals function. Our client With a focus on quality, innovation and growth, our client is continually looking to expand their expertise and nurture their talent. They are an award-winning high-growth business with ambitious 10-year goals. They know what they want to achieve and now need a capable leader in their bids to team to help them get there. As a built environment consultancy, they help public and private sector clients transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment by providing access to a wide range of integrated expertise and professional disciplines. By aligning their services directly to their clients’ distinct needs, they help them navigate every challenge with confidence. Providing expert counsel and practical hands-on support, they listen, lead and deliver. They are private equity-backed and have ambitious growth plans via both acquisition and organic expansion. The opportunity As part of their strategic growth, we are seeking an experienced, driven, and collaborative Head of Proposals to lead a national proposals and bids team of 25. This role sits in the Marketing function, reporting into an inspiring CMO who is great to work with. You will be instrumental in defining the end-to-end bid process, driving continuous improvement, developing pursuit strategies for complex opportunities, and embedding best practices to ensure high-quality, compelling, and client-focused submissions. Your influence will extend across all business units and regions, helping to position the firm as a partner of choice for clients across the UK. There is significant investment and board-level support for the proposals function, recognising its central role in achieving the company’s ten-year growth ambitions. Key responsibilities; • Lead the national proposals and bids team, setting direction, standards and frameworks that deliver consistently high-quality outputs, • Develop and implement an integrated proposals strategy aligned with the organisation’s growth and client objectives, • Provide strategic leadership and coaching on major pursuits, working closely with senior stakeholders and technical teams, • Work closely with marketing to help harmonise formatting and proposal messaging/style across all business streams., • Establish clear bid/no-bid criteria, pursuit planning processes and win strategies to enhance success rates, • Oversee resource planning and team structure to ensure the right support is available for each opportunity, • Champion a culture of excellence, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement across the team, • Monitor pipeline activity and proposal performance metrics to identify trends, improve win rates, and drive return on investment, • Work with marketing, communications and business development colleagues to align messaging and positioning across all client touchpoints, • Lead on developing persuasive written content, executive summaries and value propositions that resonate with clients, • Mentor and develop proposal professionals at all levels, providing clear career pathways and opportunities for growth, • Act as a trusted advisor to the Executive and Sector Leads on pursuit strategy, market trends and client feedback The candidate We’re looking for a strategic thinker with a sharp commercial instinct, a passion for creating business processes and leading high-performing proposals teams. • Proven experience in a senior proposals or bids leadership role within the professional services, consultancy or built environment sectors, • Demonstrable success in leading and developing large, geographically dispersed proposals teams and supporting high-value, complex bids, • Strong understanding of proposal best practice, client-centric storytelling, and how to win work in competitive markets, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong eye for detail and quality assurance, • Confident in engaging senior stakeholders, building trust and shaping successful strategies, • Skilled in managing performance metrics, continuous improvement, and process enhancement across a busy proposals function, • Experience in leading teams through change, and in fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and professional development You will benefit from becoming part of their engaging and progressive culture, which supports your continued development, career aspirations and overall wellbeing. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation during a significant period of expansion, offering a range of attractive benefits including; • 25 days' paid annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell additional days, • 3 days per year to volunteer for causes you care about, • A holistic wellbeing package - supporting financial, physical and mental health, • Flexible, hybrid working arrangements, • Tailored career development - focused on professional, personal and educational growth For more information and to arrange a confidential conversation about the role, please apply now by submitting your CV or contact Dean Forster at Tempest Jones directly.

Pre-Sales Engineer/Solutions Engineer - Remote (with travel) Our client is a multi-award winning network security and vulnerability management consultancy, who are on an exciting growth journey, and have a vacancy for a highly skilled Pre-Sales Engineer. Role Using your deep knowledge and expertise in networking and cyber security you will play a critical role in supporting the sales process by providing technical leadership, solution design and subject matter expertise, to customers. The role requires a strong technical background and excellent communication skills. You will be a trusted advisor to customers, helping them understand how solutions can meet their business, compliance and security objectives. This is a remote role however there is the requirement to for global travel to customer and partner locations, as required. Responsibilities • Deep knowledge of core networking technologies (TCP/IP, routing, switching, firewalls, VPN's, SD-WAN etc), • Hands-on familiarity with leading security solutions and platforms (eg: Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, CheckPoint, CrowdStrike etc), • Strong understanding of security frameworks, tools, standards (eg: ISO 27001, NST, CIS controls, Zero Trust architecture), • Act as a technical SME for the solutions offered, understanding their architecture and capabilities, • Collaborate with sales teams to develop proposals and respond to RFPs and RFIs, ensuring technical accuracy and alignment with customer needs, • Lead and support customer Proof of Concept and Proof of Value engagements, including solution configuration, testing and validation, • Conduct customised product demonstrations, run workshops, webinars or in person training, • Develop standardised documentation framework to support pre-sale to post-sale transition, • Create streamlined workflows, • Maintain up to date knowledge of emerging technologies, threat landscapes, competitor activity, and industry trends in networking and cyber security Qualifications • Proven experience as a pre-sales engineer,, solutions architect, or similar technical consultancy roles within cyber security/networking, • Strong presentation and demonstration skills, • Excellent verbal, written & interpersonal skills to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, • Self motivated, able to work independently or in a team, • Ability to produce high quality technical documentation and architecture diagrams, • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or IT preferred, • Desirable - CCNA, CCNP, CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+, NSE etc Please email your CV to apply for this role

Network Automation Consultant | £65,000 - £80,000 | Hybrid (monthly travel) Are you passionate about automation, networking, and the future of connected infrastructure? Our client is looking for a talented Automation Consultant to join a growing UK team that helps organisations secure, connect, and automate their digital environments. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong technical skills and a consultative mindset - someone who enjoys solving complex problems, collaborating with customers, and seeing automation make a real impact. What You’ll Do As an Automation Consultant, you’ll work closely with clients from initial engagement through to delivery, helping design and implement tailored automation solutions that transform how networks are built, managed, and secured. Your day-to-day may include: • Leading discovery workshops and design sessions with customers, • Building and deploying automation workflows and APIs, • Integrating “single source of truth” solutions and managing networks as code, • Delivering CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and containerised services, • Collaborating with a skilled, supportive team across pre-sales and delivery phases What You’ll Bring • Passion for DevOps and automation technologies, • Experience developing with Object-Oriented Python, • Confidence leading customer workshops and presenting solutions, • Strong understanding of network and cloud security principles, • Experience building and integrating APIs (REST, GraphQL, NETCONF, gRPC), • Familiarity with CI/CD tools (GitHub/GitLab), • Experience testing with pytest and working with Docker/Kubernetes, • Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP), • Background in network engineering or related fields, • Solid understanding of IP networking, routing, firewalls, and protocols, • Exposure to tools such as Netbox, IP Fabric, Itential, or Apstra Please apply now for immediate consideration!

OT/ICS Cyber Security Consultant - 80% Remote / 20% Client Site - UK-Wide We're looking for a hands-on OT/ICS Cyber Security Engineer to join a dynamic team tackling real-world industrial cyber challenges. This isn't a typical desk job you'll lead and support red team activities (penetration testing, adversary simulation, resilience validation) while contributing to blue team functions like incident response, risk assessment, security monitoring, and OT solution deployment. You'll work on live and upcoming projects, collaborating with internal teams and partners, creating attack scenarios, validating security controls, and helping improve overall OT cyber resilience. What we need from you: • Practical experience in offensive security (pen testing, vulnerability assessment, adversary simulation), • Knowledge of OT/ICS environments (SCADA, PLCs, RTUs) and IT/OT interfaces, • Nice to have: GICSP, OSCP/GPEN/CREST CRT, DFIR exposure, offensive tools experience (Nessus, Metasploit, MITRE ATT&CK for ICS), and physical security assessments aligned with NIS/NPSA Why this role? • 80% remote, 20% on client sites across the UK, • Work with a team that values passion, collaboration, and hands-on OT cyber expertise, • Be part of projects that truly make a difference to industrial cyber resilience

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