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I am currently recruiting for a Deputy Chief Accountant for a council based in the heart of England. The role is paying £600 p/day and will be for 6 months. Key Responsibilities: • Team Management: Undertake some of the day to day management of the team, that while high performing will need some support during the next 6 months., • Operational Oversight: Support the day-to-day audit, freeing up the Chief Accountant to focus on complex issues that need unpicking., • Issue Resolution: Take ownership of tackling and resolving historic financial and other audit items, • Audit Management: Serve as the day to day lead on the external audit, under supervision of the Chief Accountant, preparing documentation and addressing audit inquiries., • Balance Sheet Management: Undertake reviews and put in place quality reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance., • Strategic Impact: This role is critical for providing stability and continuity. By tackling existing issues, you will free up our interim Chief Accountant to focus on strategic initiatives and complex, long-standing projects. If you are interested, please get in touch

Role: Talent Acquisition Lead Salary: circa £45,000 to £50,000 per annum, depending on certs and experience Location: fully remote We have a permanent position available for a Talent Acquisition Lead to work fully remotely, supporting a growing global team. This role is centred on sourcing, attracting, and securing exceptional talent - an exciting opportunity for someone with prior experience in a start-up setting to play a key role in building a high-calibre technical team for a rapidly expanding company. This is a full-time position, paying between circa £45000 and £50000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications, with some fantastic benefits including unlimited annual leave. For this role you MUST be a UK resident and eligible to work in the UK unsupported by a visa. What we're looking for: • Background in a dynamic, fast-growing startup environment, • Demonstrated experience in talent acquisition/recruitment, either within an organisation or through a recruitment agency, • In-depth knowledge of hiring procedures and effective candidate assessment techniques, • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders, • Solid understanding of UK employment legislation, regulations, and industry best practices, with a strong focus on compliance and confidentiality, • Ability to operate independently and efficiently, ensuring the seamless execution of recruitment initiatives, • Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment technology, • Knowledge of employment laws and hiring practices in the US, Europe and Singapore - desirable, • Previous recruitment experience in the technology sectors - desirable What you'd be doing: • Design and execute recruitment strategies to attract a varied and highly skilled talent pool, • Work closely with team leads to assess hiring needs and define role expectations, • Utilise multiple sourcing methods, including online platforms, networking events, and external recruitment partners, to identify potential candidates, • Review applications, conduct preliminary screenings, and shortlist top candidates for further evaluation, • Organise and manage interview processes, coordinating with key stakeholders to ensure smooth scheduling, • Keep recruitment records and candidate database up to date for efficient tracking and reporting If you are interested in the above role, please Apply Now and send a CV for quick review. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a better way for us to communicate, please do let us know. #permanent #perm #jobadvert #recruit #hiring #recruitment #job Start-Up, Start Up, New Business, Growing Business, Early-Stage Business, HR, Human Resources, People Manager, People Management, Tech, Technology, IT Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, Recruiter, Resourcer, Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter - @Circle_Rec and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.

iTrent Specialist Location: UK-wide (Remote with occasional travel to core HR offices in Brighton, London, Leeds or Manchester) Contract: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Salary: £35,220 Employment Type: 6-month FTC A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a leading national charity dedicated to supporting individuals through life-changing services. We're working in partnership with this impactful organisation to recruit an iTrent Specialist System Administrator, who will play a key role in optimising their HR and Payroll system, supporting digital transformation across the People Services function. About the Role Reporting into the HRIS Manager, you'll be the go-to specialist for all things iTrent, helping to shape the system's functionality, streamline processes, and ensure it's being used to its full potential. You'll be a core part of the HR Transformation and Systems team, supporting HR teams, managers, and employees to improve their system experience while ensuring compliance with data regulations and internal policies. You'll drive continuous improvement through system enhancements, manage relationships with third-party suppliers, and provide technical guidance on cross-functional projects. Key Responsibilities • Support the scoping, design, and delivery of system upgrades and enhancements in line with organisational needs., • Troubleshoot and resolve system issues across iTrent modules., • Perform rigorous system and user acceptance testing (UAT) ahead of go-live., • Manage change requests and ensure communication with stakeholders on updates and timelines., • Maintain accurate and up-to-date system documentation including process maps, SOPs, and user guides., • Provide subject matter expertise on iTrent functionality to internal project teams., • Monitor user support queries and act as a liaison with MidlandHR as needed., • Administer day-to-day system tasks (e.g. access permissions, reference tables, workflows)., • Champion data protection and GDPR compliance within system usage., • Contribute to training resources such as user guides and how-to videos., • Keep up to date with sector trends and developments within HR systems. Person Specification Essential: • Proven hands-on experience with iTrent across multiple modules (e.g. workflow creation, function access builds, audit functionality)., • Knowledge of HR best practice and data governance., • Strong documentation and process mapping skills., • High attention to detail and a commitment to data quality., • Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels., • Experience handling confidential and sensitive data professionally., • Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset., • Ability to prioritise workload and work autonomously., • Advanced Excel skills and confident use of the wider MS Office suite. Desirable: • Previous experience in a HR environment or with HR systems training., • Familiarity with GDPR and managing sensitive personal data., • Experience of working with third-party system providers., • Understanding of HR system reporting and data structures., • Experience in structured project work and system upgrades. Interested? If you are interested in working for a Charity who provide life-changing services, please feel free to apply. 6-month FTC, paying £35,220 per annum with strong company benefits. Working remotely with travel to one of their main sites, London, Leeds or Manchester, may only happen 1/2 during the FTC, expensed Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Business Development Manager – Enterprise Team KnowledgeBrief • Start Date: We are hiring for multiple vacancies due to high growth. Successful candidates can start from July 2026, • Full-time, Remote/Hybrid - While the role is advertised in a specific area, it is remote and we operate on a home-working model. The candidate must be able to travel to London minimum 6 times per year for operational meet-ups, training days and company away days. Travel to London for team days is reimbursed in full., • Salary: £30,000 to £40,000 per annum basic salary, dependent on experience. (At this stage, the higher end of the salary banding will be considered for candidates with considerable experience selling within the apprenticeship or training sector.), • Commission: Uncapped commission on all apprenticeship starts once monthly target is met., • Closing date for applications: Sunday 31st May 2026 Ready to Shape the Future of Leadership and Business Management? Want to help redefine how Leadership professionals learn, lead, and succeed across the UK? At KnowledgeBrief, we partner with organisations across industries to elevate leadership through emotionally intelligent, evidence-based learning. Apprenticeships are at the heart of our delivery, providing high-impact, on-the-job development that upskills leaders, inspires the next generation, and helps businesses embed inclusive, values-driven cultures at scale. Learn more about our values and vision at _ Business Development Manager – What You’ll Be Doing As part of the Enterprise team, you’ll collaborate with a close-knit group of six experienced Business Development Managers. You’ll proactively uncover new opportunities with enterprise, levy-paying clients through confident, data-driven market research. The team leverages a range of outreach strategies including cold calls, email, LinkedIn, and marketing initiatives to connect with potential clients and drive meaningful engagement. Given the longer and more complex sales cycles typical in enterprise accounts, you’ll need to strategically prepare, research, and build outreach campaigns that target key stakeholders such as HR Directors, L&D Directors, Chief People Officers, and other senior decision makers. Success in this role requires organisation, patience, and the ability to build strong, long-standing relationships with multiple stakeholders across large organisations. We are also hiring Business Development Managers for our SME team, which you can explore on our careers page at _ Business Development Manager – What’s On Offer • Full-time role, 37.5 hours per week, • Salary: £30,000–£40,000 per annum, dependent on experience, • Uncapped commission on all apprenticeship starts once monthly target is met, • Opportunity to undertake a fully funded Chartered Management Institute qualification, • Career progression to Senior Business Development Manager based on performance and length of service, • 5.6 weeks annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays, • Paid company closure over the winter holidays, • 2 weeks full sick pay per year Ideal Candidates Will Showcase Some or All of the Following • Proven success in telesales or business development (essential), • Experience in selling apprenticeships and training (desirable, but not essential), • Target-focused, driven, and motivated by success, • Warm, able to connect with a variety of stakeholders and build strong relationships, • Confident and effective communicator, particularly with senior stakeholders, • Customer-focused mindset across diverse industries, • Passion for leadership, learning, and helping others grow, • Self-motivated, resilient, and adaptable, • Organised, enthusiastic, and goal-oriented Recruitment Process Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 45-minute teams call with myself to discuss the role and alignment to the requirements. Successful candidates will be invited to an interview with the Sales Manager. We have a designated interview date of Wednesday 3rd June, though we may be flexible with this if slots get filled up. Ready to Apply? If you’re excited by the idea of helping leaders grow, and growing your own career in the process, send us your CV and we will be in touch. Nathan People Partner KnowledgeBrief KnowledgeBrief is an Equal Opportunities employer. All qualified candidates will be considered.

We’re looking for a hardworking, driven and passionate candidate to join our team as we continue our growth in 2025, helping our owners to maintain their high quality properties, and to ensure our guests receive the very best customer service whilst staying with us. This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the fastest growing holiday management companies in the UK. Reporting to the Sales Director you will be an ambitious and energetic individual who will help the business to expand its clientele and be the ambassador for Host & Stay and its brands across Norfolk. You will be front of the company and will have the dedication to create and apply an effective sales strategy. The goal of the Property Consultant is to drive sustainable financial growth through boosting sales and forging strong relationships with clients. The Property Consultant helps the business obtain better brand recognition and financial growth. You will coordinate with company executives and sales & marketing professionals to review current market trends in order to propose new business ideas that can improve revenue margins. The Property Consultant is often the first point of contact a new potential client will have with our company when they are seeking information about what we offer. You will need to build long-standing and successful relationships with clients and have a clear, decisive way of communicating to adapt solutions for different needs on behalf of the clients ensuring our existing owners receive a market leading service to maximise retention. This is a hybrid role, and the successful candidate will work mainly from home and ideally reside locally to the area they will be responsible for. Pay & Rewards: Starting salary will be in line with experience and skill set, with base rate starting from £28k, with the potential earnings of £75k with the bonus structure and a £4k car allowance. • Bonus Structure, • Company Events, • Wellness programme, • Employee Discount, • Company Car, • Health Cash Back Plan, • Death in Service, • Pay Protection And Day to Day? …….. You will be responsible for: Owner and Property Recruitment • In line with the portfolio and recruitment plan, recruit new owners and properties by optimising the conversion of head office leads and the generation of self-sourced leads., • Passionately sell the brand and business negotiating the best commercial terms with property owners in line with company guidelines., • Maximise the commercial ‘opt ins’ with new and existing property owners, improving property margin and commercial success of each property., • Promote the benefits of the dynamic pricing model and provide accurate pricing data., • Promote our property management offering where it is featured to increase penetration across the portfolio., • Work collaboratively with colleagues in our offices to ensure all leads and sales opportunities are maximised. Owner Retention • Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers ensuring every touchpoint delivers a market leading experience and leads to retention., • Carry out owner business review meetings and quality assessments in line with company guidelines and timescales ensuring both the owner and business have the information to maximise the commercial opportunity., • Area and Business Development, • Design and implement a series of engaging & market leading tactical in-resort/territory promotional campaigns, network smartly and intensively undertaking any necessary recruitment activity., • Establish a strong presence in the estate agent and rural community as the face of Host & Stay to be the go to holiday rental agency of choice. To be considered for this role you MUST have the following skills: • Strong negotiation and influencing skills., • Full UK Licence, • Passionate about sales and customer service., • An efficient communicator with a professional and customer orientated approach., • Confident to challenge and approach conversations in the right manner., • Ability to build rapport and build relationships with customers and stakeholders., • Excels at multi-tasking, is organised, and has good time management., • Good commercial and business awareness., • Strong analytical skills to evaluate data and to make recommendations., • Proven working experience as a business development manager, sales executive, or a relevant role., • Proven sales track record., • Experience in cold calling desirable, • Market knowledge., • Being a self-starter is a must., • Be able to work remotely., • Full driving license (if you have a disability, we will explore reasonable adjustments with you). Who is Host & Stay? Host & Stay is based in Saltburn-by-the-sea and provides full-service holiday home property management to over 1100 properties across the UK. Host & Stay was born from a love and passion for property, and a desire to lead the change in an age-old industry. Our vision is simple, to help property owners maximise their income, maximise their returns, and reduce their fees and their hassle. We’re on a mission to make the UK one of the most popular, guest centric holiday destinations in the world – but not at the expense of holiday homeowners paying high management fees and seeing very little, if any return on their investments. We want our customers and communities to succeed and thrive. We have ambitious plans for further growth and impact, and we need the right people to take this leap with us. It may be challenging at times, but you can be assured that it is going to be rewarding and inspiring. After all, we are changing lives, every day, in all that we do. Any Questions? If you have any questions about the recruitment process, or you have access requirements you would like us to be aware of, please contact the Recruitment Team on e: _ - we will be happy to help! We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

About Cylynt: Cylynt is a leading developer of anti-piracy and license compliance technology. We are an innovative company that has already established itself as the preferred supplier to industry leading enterprise software companies. With comprehensive software telemetry and SaaS based business intelligence solutions, our technology allows customers to track unlicensed corporate usage of their valuable software and convert unlicensed corporate users into paying customers. Position Summary: Cylynt is seeking to recruit a Senior Product Manager on an initial B2B 12 month contract, with responsibility for managing the entire product life cycle of a portfolio of products, from strategic planning to tactical activities. As a Product Manager, you will guide multiple engineering teams to bring our products to market and grow the company’s product portfolio – including evolving existing product capabilities and developing new products for the company. The successful candidate must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Product Manager. Experience managing a mix of both SaaS and Enterprise software products is highly desirable. Job Profile: -Responsibility for managing the entire product life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities. -Specifying market requirements for current and future products by conducting market research supported by visits to customers and partners. -Manage relationships with other teams throughout the organisation that are required to ensure successful product deliveries. -Work closely with engineering managers and engineering teams to fulfil the product backlog using Scrum/ Agile methodologies. -Contribute to a product go-to-market plan, and working with all departments across the business to execute. -Research and analyse technologies in the industry that can be utilized to contribute to the product’s success. -Encourage and promote innovation in the teams working on your products. -Manage strategic partnerships required to support the business. -The role requires occasional business travel, both domestic and international. Experience / Skills: -A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Product Manager. -Experience managing SaaS products and technologies is essential. -Experience managing revenue-generating, customer facing products is essential. -Experience managing enterprise software products is desirable. -Experience of feature breakdown and user story writing. -Experience working with Agile/Scrum methodologies. -Good internal and customer presentation skills. -Excellent organization, time management, and project leadership skills. -Excellent English written and verbal communication skills. Candidate profile: -You must possess a blend of business and technical savvy skills; a big-picture vision, and the drive and know how to make that vision a reality. -You must enjoy spending time to understand customer problems and find innovative solutions for the broader market. -You must be able to communicate and collaborate effectively to accomplish your objectives in a geographically dispersed working environment. -You will work with multiple engineering teams, both local and remote, to define and develop product release requirements. -You will work with marketing communications to define the go-to-market strategy, helping them understand the product positioning, key benefits, and target customers. -You will also serve as the internal and external product evangelist, working with the sales channel and key customers. -You must be a highly motivated self-starter, versatile team player and a leader who can drive objectives to completion across an organization. -You must demonstrate a commitment to high quality, and a passion for learning new skills. Educational Requirements: -BSc in Computer Science or other equivalent technical/engineering discipline.

We established Faculty in 2014 because we thought that AI would be the most important technology of our time. Since then, we’ve worked with over 350 global customers to transform their performance through human-centric AI. You can read about our real-world impact _. We don’t chase hype cycles. We innovate, build and deploy responsible AI which moves the needle - and we know a thing or two about doing it well. We bring an unparalleled depth of technical, product and delivery expertise to our clients who span government, finance, retail, energy, life sciences and defence. Our business, and reputation, is growing fast and we’re always on the lookout for individuals who share our intellectual curiosity and desire to build a positive legacy through technology. AI is an epoch-defining technology, join a company where you’ll be empowered to envision its most powerful applications, and to make them happen. Our Defence team is focused on building and embedding human-centered AI solutions which give our nation a competitive edge in the defence sector. We collaborate with our clients to bring ethical, reliable and cutting-edge AI to high-stakes situations and maintain the balance of global powers essential to our liberty. Because of the nature of the work we do with our Defence clients, you will need to be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC) and willing to work between 2 to 4 days per week on-site with these customers which may require travel to locations throughout the UK. When not required on client sites, you’ll have the flexibility to work from our London office or remotely from elsewhere within the UK. As a Senior Software Engineer in our Defence business unit, you will lead backend and edge/IoT engineering for critical work streams, implementing robust, scalable patterns. You’ll bridge the gap between machine learning research and production-grade software, raising the technical bar through hands-on contribution and peer mentoring. Working alongside Lead Engineers and Data Scientists, you will scope and deliver high-impact solutions that provide immediate value to our customers in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Designing and building robust backend and edge/IoT components for diverse client deliverables across multiple software domains. Scoping and executing bounded technical problems to ensure high-velocity delivery. Shipping production-ready code in Python and at least one compiled language such as Rust, C++, Go, C#, or Java. Implementing scalable CI/CD processes, containerisation with Docker, and deployments on Kubernetes or bare metal. Mentoring and pairing with fellow engineers to share best practices and empower the team to deliver their best work. Collaborating with Machine Learning and Data Science teams to operationalise agentic software and advanced AI tooling. You possess strong hands-on experience in application development and a solid understanding of modern system architecture and design. You have a proven track record of shipping code used by paying customers in both Python and a compiled language. You are highly skilled in DevOps practices, including GitLab CI/CD, Docker, and managing applications in production environments. You bring experience with agentic software development and a passion for understanding and solving complex customer problems. You thrive when acting as a key contributor within a squad, taking ownership of technical challenges and elevating the team's output. You communicate effectively with technical and commercial stakeholders, translating complex requirements into robust engineering solutions. Talent Team Screen (30 minutes) System Design Interview (90 minutes) Pair Programming Interview (90 minutes) Commercial & Leadership Interview (60 minutes) We aim to grow the best team - not the most similar one. We know that diversity of individuals fosters diversity of thought, and that strengthens our principle of seeking truth. And we know from experience that diverse teams deliver better work, relevant to the world in which we live. We’re united by a deep intellectual curiosity and desire to use our abilities for measurable positive impact. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, religions and sexual orientations. Some of our standout benefits: Unlimited Annual Leave Policy Private healthcare and dental Enhanced parental leave Family-Friendly Flexibility & Flexible working Sanctus Coaching Hybrid Working If you don’t feel you meet all the requirements, but are excited by the role and know you bring some key strengths, please don't hesitate in applying as you might be right for this role, or other roles. We are open to conversations about part-time hours.

Are you looking to step up from a Business Development Executive, we may have the next role for you... Business Development Manager (Remote, with 2 meet ups twice a month) £35k£40k base + Commission Company Overview We are working with a fast-growing SaaS company that is transforming how e-commerce brands boost revenue and customer engagement. Their platform delivers proven increases in conversion rates through smart on-site engagement tools including exit-intent overlays, web push notifications, personalised banners, and dynamic messaging all designed to turn abandoning visitors into paying customers. The Role As a Business Development Manager, you'll play a key part in the company's expansion across the UK and Europe. You will focus on mid-to-large online retailers and e-commerce brands, introducing them to a powerful suite of Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO) solutions that deliver measurable revenue uplift. This is a full-cycle sales position: you'll prospect, book meetings, run discovery calls, deliver tailored demos, negotiate contracts, and onboard new clients successfully. What You Will Bring • At least 2 years proven experience in B2B sales or business development (ideally SaaS, martech, or e-commerce solutions), • A genuine interest in digital / performance marketing and affiliate channels, • Demonstrable success in managing and closing a sales pipeline, • Confidence presenting and selling to senior decision-makers (e-commerce directors, heads of marketing, CEOs), • Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and the ability to spot and convert opportunities, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, • Proficiency with CRM systems (HubSpot experience is a strong advantage), • Data-driven mindset comfortable reading reports and using insights to shape conversations, • Creative problem-solving and a proactive, results-focused attitude, • Ability to collaborate with customer success and technical teams while also thriving when working independently Nice-to-Have (not essential) • Previous experience selling to or working with advertising/agency partners, • Background in affiliate marketing or performance-based solutions, • Familiarity with martech/adtech ecosystems, • Fluency in a second European language, • Basic HTML knowledge This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-growth technology company and directly influence how leading online retailers maximise their website performance. If you're ambitious, commercially sharp, and excited by the world of e-commerce optimisation, wed love to hear from you.

Finance Business Partner (Development) | Remote | £56,000 - £60,000 Macildowie are delighted to have been exclusively engaged by a large social housing organisation who manage over 10,000 properties across the East of England and Home Counties who are seeking to appoint a Finance Business Partner with a background in development to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing finance team and make a meaningful impact on the delivery of affordable homes. For this role it is essential you have recent experience within a social housing organisation of comparable size and scale and so would ideally need to be a minimum of 5,000 homes or larger. Benefits • Predominantly remote - infrequent travel that will be a maximum of once per month, • Paying up to £60,000, • Pension - will provide double the employee's contribution up to 10% Finance Business Partner Remit This role is reporting into the Senior Finance Manager and will reflect a typical Finance Business partnering role but within the development area of the organisation. This would only be suitable if your current or previous role was purely development focussed or a predominantly development focused role and would not be suitable if you briefly crossed over say 5-10% of a role. You will need to have prior experience collaborating with the sales teams and understand the nuances of development within a social housing organisation. Minimum Requirements • Social housing experience within a provider of greater than 5,000 homes, • They are open to individuals qualified by experience or part qualified, • Depth of development experience specifically within a social housing organisation of comparable scale and complexity. They need the individual to have experience within areas including the following: development appraisals, working with sales teams, NROSH returns and Recycled Capital Grant Fund (RCGF) etc. If this role is something that you feel could be for you, please apply now as we will be sharing individuals CV's this week (w/c 11th August) and w/c 18th of August as they will be interviewing the following two weeks Please put your home postcode on your CV when applying. Our recruitment tech uses this to make sure your CV is reviewed by the relevant consultant, for the relevant job(s), in the relevant geography. Macildowie are a recruitment business working on behalf of a client to recruit this role. Your personal data may be forwarded to that client company as part of the application process. If you would like information on how we will process your data please go to our website (macildowie.com) and view our fair processing notices which are located at the bottom of the page under privacy policies. Within the fair processing notice for Candidates there is guidance on how to amend your contact preferences or exercise your rights relating to personal data. We can't provide direct links as email address and website urls within our job adverts are removed by some of the websites on which we advertise. Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a rich history of enhancing the careers of professionals across the Midlands and the Northern Home Counties. We have an unrivalled understanding of the local market place and recruit for the majority of the region's premier employers. To search for all of our live jobs please visit us at macildowie.com.

We established Faculty in 2014 because we thought that AI would be the most important technology of our time. Since then, we’ve worked with over 350 global customers to transform their performance through human-centric AI. You can read about our real-world impact _. We don’t chase hype cycles. We innovate, build and deploy responsible AI which moves the needle - and we know a thing or two about doing it well. We bring an unparalleled depth of technical, product and delivery expertise to our clients who span government, finance, retail, energy, life sciences and defence. Our business, and reputation, is growing fast and we’re always on the lookout for individuals who share our intellectual curiosity and desire to build a positive legacy through technology. AI is an epoch-defining technology, join a company where you’ll be empowered to envision its most powerful applications, and to make them happen. Our Defence team is focused on building and embedding human-centered AI solutions which give our nation a competitive edge in the defence sector. We collaborate with our clients to bring ethical, reliable and cutting-edge AI to high-stakes situations and maintain the balance of global powers essential to our liberty. Because of the nature of the work we do with our Defence clients, you will need to be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC) and willing to work between 2 to 4 days per week on-site with these customers which may require travel to locations throughout the UK. When not required on client sites, you’ll have the flexibility to work from our London office or remotely from elsewhere within the UK. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will spearhead our backend and edge/IoT engineering for high-stakes Defence projects, implementing patterns and practices that are both scalable and future-proof. You will bridge the gap between proof-of-concept and robust systems, raising the engineering bar across your team and the wider business unit. Acting as both a technical authority and a mentor, you’ll work alongside Machine Learning Engineers and Data Scientists to deliver production-grade solutions that provide immediate value to our customers in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Leading and mentoring a dedicated squad of engineers to ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable software. Designing and building complex components of client deliverables across backend and edge/IoT domains. Implementing robust CI/CD processes and containerisation strategies using Docker and Kubernetes. Shipping production-ready code in Python and compiled languages such as Rust, C++, or Go. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate advanced AI and Machine Learning capabilities into software architectures. Distilling complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You have extensive experience in application development and a deep understanding of modern system architecture and design patterns. You are proficient in Python and at least one compiled language, with a proven track record of shipping code to paying customers. You bring a leadership mindset, with the ability to empower engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence. You possess strong hands-on experience with DevOps tools, including GitLab CI/CD, Docker, and deployment on bare metal or Kubernetes. You are a compelling communicator who can build trusted relationships with client-side engineers and senior business leaders. You thrive in ambitious environments and are passionate about solving real-world problems with immediate impact. Talent Team Screen (30 minutes) Introduction to the role (45 minutes) System Design Interview (90 minutes) Pair Programming Interview (90 minutes) Commercial & Leadership Interview (60 minutes) We aim to grow the best team - not the most similar one. We know that diversity of individuals fosters diversity of thought, and that strengthens our principle of seeking truth. And we know from experience that diverse teams deliver better work, relevant to the world in which we live. We’re united by a deep intellectual curiosity and desire to use our abilities for measurable positive impact. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, religions and sexual orientations. Some of our standout benefits: Unlimited Annual Leave Policy Private healthcare and dental Enhanced parental leave Family-Friendly Flexibility & Flexible working Sanctus Coaching Hybrid Working If you don’t feel you meet all the requirements, but are excited by the role and know you bring some key strengths, please don't hesitate in applying as you might be right for this role, or other roles. We are open to conversations about part-time hours.