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Azure Consultant Remote (UK) | Up to £70,000 | Microsoft Azure Expert MSP This is a chance to join one of only a select few Microsoft Azure Expert MSPs in the UK, an award-winning cloud consultancy trusted by enterprise customers to deliver complex, business-critical Azure solutions. As an Azure Cloud Consultant, you’ll sit at the heart of their Azure Practice; shaping, delivering, and optimising large-scale cloud transformation projects across multiple industries. You’ll be joining a team that operates at the cutting edge of Microsoft Cloud, designing secure, scalable Azure environments using modern engineering practices, automation, and Infrastructure as Code. If you’re looking to work on enterprise-grade Azure projects within an environment that actively invests in your growth, this is an opportunity to step up and make an impact. The Role • Deliver enterprise-scale Azure solutions — migrations, modernisation, and new deployments., • Collaborate with Solution Architects and Project Managers to deliver customer projects from discovery through to completion., • Design and implement Azure IaaS solutions including compute, networking, storage, and hybrid connectivity., • Build and automate deployments using Bicep, Terraform, or ARM templates., • Deploy and manage Azure VMware Solution (AVS) environments for hybrid workloads and cloud migrations., • Design and deliver Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments to support secure remote working at scale., • Implement Azure PaaS services, including App Services, Azure SQL, Key Vault, Logic Apps, and API Management., • Advise on governance, security, and cost optimisation, ensuring alignment with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework and Well-Architected Framework., • Produce detailed documentation and ensure clean, repeatable project handovers. What You’ll Bring • Hands-on experience delivering enterprise Azure projects — ideally in a consulting or MSP environment., • Strong technical knowledge across Azure IaaS, networking, and hybrid integration., • Practical experience building Infrastructure as Code with Terraform, Bicep, or ARM Templates., • Experience deploying and supporting Azure VMware Solution (AVS) and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)., • Working knowledge of Azure PaaS services — App Services, SQL, Web Apps, Functions, Logic Apps, etc., • Awareness of governance, cost management, and security controls within Azure., • Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to simplify technical detail for diverse audiences., • A self-driven, consultative approach — focused on outcomes, not just outputs. Preferred Certifications • AZ-104 – Azure Administrator Associate, • AZ-305 – Azure Solutions Architect Expert, • AZ-700 – Azure Network Engineer Associate, • AZ-140 – Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty, • HashiCorp Terraform Associate Why Join • Join one of a select few Microsoft Azure Expert MSPs in the UK, delivering solutions recognised by Microsoft for technical excellence., • Work on enterprise-level Azure transformation projects with some of the UK’s most forward-thinking organisations., • Continuous learning and unlimited certification support through Microsoft partnership., • Competitive salary, bonus, and an exceptional benefits package including:, • Private medical insurance, • Life cover, income protection, and critical illness cover, • Enhanced family leave and wellbeing initiatives, • Pension scheme and lifestyle savings, • Fitness cash contribution and uncapped annual leave, • A collaborative, people-first culture that values innovation, expertise, and growth. Interested? Apply today or reach out directly to Oli Ridley via LinkedIn for a confidential chat.

About the role We are seeking a skilled Senior System Administrator to lead a team of experienced system administrators to support and enhance our hosted solutions across both private and public cloud environments. This role is essential in ensuring the availability, security, performance and compliance of hosted services against our published service levels and descriptions. The ideal candidate will bring experience in leading a team of professionals, a deep expertise in running complex IT environments and a passion for optimizing infrastructure to deliver world-class hosting solutions. We’re passionate about helping our people grow. From day one, you’ll have access to mentoring and support from experienced colleagues who want to see you succeed. Whether it’s building new technical skills, exploring leadership opportunities, or shaping the next step in your career, we’ll give you the tools and encouragement to get there. This position recognises the strengths you bring today while providing clear opportunities to expand your impact as you progress. Key responsibilities Leadership • Team Management including Task Allocation, coaching and performance reviews, • Assisting, training and mentoring team members to upskill and follow best practice, • Project leadership – Delivering small to medium technical projects, • Stakeholder communication – Bridging between technical and non-technical team as well as customers. Infrastructure Management for Private and Public Clouds: • Administer and optimize hosted solutions across private and public cloud platforms, • Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure to ensure scalability, performance, and reliability. Ensure Availability and Performance: • Maintain high availability of hosted services in order to meet SLAs, • Implement redundancy, disaster recovery, and failover mechanisms to minimize downtime, • Deploy and maintain monitoring solutions for both private and public cloud-hosted systems to identify and resolve issues proactively, • Analyse performance metrics and implement optimizations to ensure alignment with SLA requirements Presentation Tier Administration: • Manage and maintain Citrix NetScaler for load balancing, secure access, and application delivery, • Administer and maintain Citrix Virtual Apps, Remote Desktop Services and Azure Virtual Desktop to deliver hosted applications and ensure a seamless end-user experience. Windows Server Administration: • Deploy, configure, and manage Windows Server systems in private and public cloud-hosted setups, • Configure and troubleshoot Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to enforce security and operational policies, • Perform advanced troubleshooting to quickly resolve issues affecting hosted environments. Security and Compliance: • Implement and maintain robust security protocols for hosted solutions, including firewalls, encryption, and access controls, • Conduct regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and patch management to meet compliance standards, • Ensure hosted environments adhere to industry and regulatory security requirements, • Utilize System Centre Configuration Manager for software deployments, updates, and compliance in private and public cloud setups, • Ensure robust backup management and monitoring. Automation and Scripting: • Develop and optimize PowerShell scripts to automate administration, monitoring, and incident response across hybrid environments. Experience in other automation tools such as Ansible., • Streamline processes to reduce manual efforts and improve operational efficiency. Documentation and Collaboration: • Maintain comprehensive documentation of hosted solutions, including configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides, • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients to design and implement tailored hosted solutions. Skills & Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience), • 5+ years of experience in a senior IT administration role, ideally with a focus on hosted solutions across private and public cloud environments, • Expertise in Citrix NetScaler, Citrix Virtual Apps, RDS, AVD, Azure, SQL Clustering, and SSL Certificates in hosted and hybrid environments, • Strong knowledge of Windows Server administration including, standardised builds to published standards, Active Directory, Group Policy and DNS, • Expertise in identifying and resolving complex issues, including advanced network troubleshooting advanced troubleshooting, and system hardening, • Hands-on experience with System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) for multi-tenant and cloud-hosted setups, • Advanced skills in PowerShell scripting for automation in hybrid infrastructures, • Familiarity with monitoring tools like Zabbix, PRTG, or other hybrid cloud monitoring platforms, • Proven track record of maintaining uptime and security in private and public cloud-hosted environments to meet SLA and compliance requirements. To be successful, you should bring: • An understanding of how software and related services can improve the effectiveness of Public Sector organisations, • A consultative approach, able to influence others to support objectives, • Demonstrable ability to communicate, present and influence key stakeholders, • Experience delivering customer-focused solutions to customer needs, • Proven ability to juggle multiple issues, while maintaining sharp attention to detail, • Excellent listening and communication abilities, • An ability to form strong and mutually beneficial business relationships, • A track record of achieving targets, goals, and objectives, • Strong written, listening, and oral communication skills, • High level of commitment and passion for achieving levels of service excellence, • Excellent time management and prioritisation skills. How to apply Please ___ to apply on our website and prepare a CV, and a short cover letter (maximum 500 words - including salary expectation, and current remuneration) explaining why you feel you would be suited to this role. Please note successful applicants will need to satisfy the BPSS guidelines (Baseline Personnel Security Standards) which consist of the receipt of satisfactory references covering the last 3 years of employment; an identity check; verification of eligibility to work in the UK; and a Basic Disclosure Check. This is in order to help us make safer recruitment decisions.

Marketing Technology Manager (CRM) Location: Manchester (with Hybrid working) Contract: Permanent | Full-time Join a global elite law firm and help shape the future of marketing technology. At Freshfields, our Marketing & Business Development (MBD) team is a dynamic global network of specialists who define the client experience and shape the perception of our firm worldwide. We combine creativity, data-driven insights, and cutting-edge technology to deliver impactful campaigns and client engagement strategies. We are seeking a Marketing Technology Manager to join our Global Operations team, playing a pivotal role in driving CRM excellence and innovation across the firm. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Global CRM Operations, you will manage and evolve our global CRM platform (Salesforce), ensuring it delivers maximum value for marketing and business development initiatives. What you’ll do • Act as the subject matter expert for Salesforce, advising on best practices and system enhancements., • Collaborate with senior stakeholders to shape and execute CRM strategy aligned with global business objectives., • Lead and mentor the data quality team, ensuring robust governance and compliance., • Drive platform optimisation, leveraging AI and automation tools to enhance workflows and unlock insights., • Promote CRM adoption and engagement through training, dashboards, and proactive support., • Continuously improve systems, data, and processes to keep pace with evolving business needs. What you’ll bring • Degree-level education with strong analytical and problem-solving skills., • Proven experience managing CRM platforms (ideally Salesforce) in a professional services environment., • Strong commercial acumen and understanding of how CRM drives client engagement and growth., • Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to lead change and collaborate globally., • Highly IT literate, proficient in Microsoft 365 and experienced in managing and validating data., • Salesforce Administrator Certification (ADM 201), • Familiarity with Power BI, Power Automate, and AI tools Why join us? • Work with a high-performing international team in a global elite law firm., • Access to professional development, global exposure, and cutting-edge technology., • A culture that values diversity, collaboration, and innovation., • Flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on wellbeing. Inclusion Freshfields is an equal opportunities employer and all applications received by the firm will be considered by the firm on the basis of their merit alone and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background. All offers of employment will be conditional on the candidate having/securing the right to work in the UK and providing the firm with evidence of that right (as required by the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) prior to employment commencing. Freshfields is a Ban the Box employer. We ask applicants to disclose criminal convictions only when a conditional job offer is made. A conviction does not automatically lead to withdrawal of the offer: we make decisions on a case by case basis and take a number of factors into account (e.g. the role you are applying for and the circumstances of the offence). You would have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before we make a decision.

Connect to your Industry At Deloitte we help clients around the world help resolve their most critical information and technology challenges, across the breadth of IT & Digital, from strategy through to implementation and managed services. With a team of more than 1700 people working in Technology in the UK, we bring our passion, experience, and technology skills to bear on our clients most high-profile technology projects. Our ServiceNow capability is a rapidly growing part of our business. As a ‘Global ServiceNow Partner’ we provide services across all four Partner capacities to our global clients. We transform businesses through the design and implementation of ServiceNow, developing innovative solutions on the platform to tackle our clients most pressing needs. We focus on delivering high value sustainable change and business outcomes and work closely with ServiceNow leadership and product teams to address the future challenges faced by our clients. As a Senior Manager in our ServiceNow team, you will benefit from a role that gives you the opportunity to build, shape and innovate transformative solutions; leading client relationships and solution delivery as soon as you join. You will broaden your skillset working on complex, transformational solutions across a range of clients and gain valuable experience in developing and building the business across our industries and our consulting network. Discover more about our ServiceNow capability at ___ Connect to your career at Deloitte Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte? It’s how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most. Connect to your opportunity In the role you will lead from the front; Partnering with our clients to deliver impactful outcomes whilst simultaneously fostering the growth of your team. You will be responsible and accountable for the successful implementation of the ServiceNow platform on complex and large-scale engagements. Features of your role include: • Developing new business opportunities and expanding the firm's client base. Use your experience to identify potential clients, develop proposals, and participate in business development activities., • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients. Working closely in partnership with our clients to understand their aspirations, needs and provide solutions that meet their business objective and goals., • Lead project teams, responsible for ensuring that the project is delivered on time, within budget, and to the client's satisfaction, • Manage the financials of the project ensuring that the project is profitable and that resources are allocated effectively., • Apply standard delivery models and form relationships across the global Firm and Global Delivery Network to leverage the best in bread delivery models, • Provide thought leadership and expertise in ServiceNow, staying up to date with industry trends and best practices, and sharing your knowledge with clients and team members., • Provide guidance, support to team members, and ensure that everyone is working towards the same goal., • Mentor and coach team members to help them develop their skills and advance their careers. They provide feedback and support to help team members achieve their goals., • Drive our ServiceNow business and practice development activities relating to our growing ServiceNow capability, • Understand and contribute to the firm’s commitment to creating a more inclusive environment. Foster the growth of our people and business As a leader within our ServiceNow business you will play an important role in developing our business, our culture, and our people in the following ways: • Mentor and coach team members to help them develop their skills and advance their careers. They provide feedback and support to help team members achieve their goals., • Lead our business and practice development activities relating to our growing ServiceNow capability., • Contribute and/or sponsor the development of innovative market solution offerings based on the ServiceNow platform., • Understanding and contributing to the firm’s commitment to creating a more inclusive culture Accelerate our Business Development You will play a vital role to in growing and developing our delivery pipeline, developing new business opportunities, and expanding the firm's client base. • Lead in the development of proposals, providing Architectural insight and expertise to identity the right fit approach and solution for prospective clients, • Help credentialise Deloittes expertise through supporting in Oral presentations, • Create resource estimates and commercial approaches to support Business development, • Follow Deloitte methodology and approaches, • Build delivery time scales and project plans, • Work with others as part of a wider response team, • Understand offshore and onshore models to provide best solution for delivery and client outcome Connect to your skills and professional experience We are looking for individuals who are confident, experienced, and collaborative; bringing their own experiences to strengthen our growing capability. Deloitte works best connected, and we are looking for individuals with the ability to foster relationships across the firm as well as with our clients. Essential experience • Demonstrable experience leading complex, outcome focused, ServiceNow transformation programmes within our private sector industries, relating to ServiceNow, Enterprise service management and service operating models, • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, challenging, and varied environment, • Proven experience in the implementation of ServiceNow applications including but not limited to ITSM, HRSD, iRM, ITOM, and CSM, • Commercial awareness to manage effective client, supplier, and partner relationships., • Understanding of the project sales cycle, including structuring a programme with appropriate resources and cost modelling, • Understanding of Agile delivery methodologies., • Understanding of the ServiceNow platform and its applications, • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, challenging, and varied environment., • Enthusiasm and passion for the delivery of market leading solutions that make a difference and for building the business and reputation of the practice Desirable experience • Certified in Prince2 and/or Agile disciplines, • Certified in ITIL v3/4 Foundation or higher certifications., • Certified ServiceNow System Administrator and Application Developer., • Certified ServiceNow Implementation, • Certified Technology Architect or Master Architect Connect to your business - Technology and Transformation Distinctive thinking, deep expertise, innovation and collaborative working. That’s what connects us. That’s what makes us Deloitte. If you want to help solve some of the biggest tech and transformational challenges around, join us. Together, we’ll make an impact that matters. Enterprise, Technology and Performance Our clients want to achieve maximum value from digital transformation investments in Finance, Supply Chain and IT operations. That’s where we come in. By taking a holistic view of performance improvement, including strategy, process design and technology enablement, we support the smooth operation of transformations. Personal independence Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request. For a full job description, please visit our online Deloitte Careers portal.

Our team & opportunity Our Information Governance Assistance will aid with the day-to-day Trust compliance with FOI, EIR and data protection legislation. Supporting the Information Governance Manager and Information Governance Advisor in reviewing documentation of processing activities to ensure compliance and help drive good information governance. This is an extremely busy role working within the remit of the legislation governing this work e.g.: Freedom of Information Act 2000, UK GDPR. Location & coverage Our Data Support Administrator will be offered on a remote working basis, with a requirement to attend our main hub spaces as and when required for team working a collaborative meetings. The regularity & flexibility of travel will be discussed further at interview stage. Hubs include; Leeds, Ellesmere Port, Burnley, Newark, Birmingham, Milton Keynes, Gloucester, London. See our canal network here: (). About the role Statutory Information Requests: • Assist the Information Governance Advisor with the day-to-day management of statutory information requests under UK GDPR, FOIA and EIR (e.g., liaising with colleagues to collate information for disclosure, recording requests, analysing the application of legislation, and drafting compliant responses)., • Provide advice on data protection, information governance, and statutory information requests across the Trust. Data Protection Compliance: • Undertake Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPI, • As).Assist with data breach investigations., • Assist with annual data protection compliance reviews (e.g., DPIAs, Records of Processing Activities, Information Asset Register)., • Support the work of GDPR Information Asset Owners., • Assist in reviewing data protection policies and procedures. Information Management & Office 365: • Assist with Information Architecture and the Electronic Document Management System in Microsoft Office 365 (e.g., data classification, data loss prevention)., • Assist in developing and maintaining appropriate levels of Trust-wide data protection and information governance training and awareness. Administration & Team Support: • Support the delivery of efficient administrative duties, such as maintaining spreadsheets and filing to a high standard., • Support the team with any other duties as required. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: • Ensure that diversity and inclusion are embedded into all aspects of Trust activity, promoting inclusive practice and challenging behaviours or decisions that do not align with the Trust’s policies and values. About you Technical: • Experience in governance regulation or data protection. Hands on knowledge relating to Freedom of Information (FOI) & Environmental Information Regulations (EIR)., • Experience applying specialist legislative knowledge within a regulatory/governance environment, using strong analytical and decision-making skills to achieve compliant outcomes., • Experience undertaking Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) as part of wider internal compliance audits., • Understanding data sensitivity in regulatory environments., • Understanding of assessing risks and making adjustments to work practices where appropriate. General: • Proactive, with the ability to use initiative., • Able to work autonomously while also demonstrating a strong commitment to teamwork and an understanding of wider team and organisational priorities., • Approachable and accessible, with the ability to build trust and strong working relationships across the organisation, and confidence in dealing with colleagues at all levels., • Good knowledge of systems and software, with strong IT skills in an Office 365 environment., • Excellent organisational, time-management, and communication skills (written and verbal)., • Ability to work accurately under pressure, prioritise effectively, and meet tight deadlines., • Appreciation of record-keeping best practice., • Understanding of the importance of compliance with Trust Health & Safety policies and defined standards, including reporting incidents, accidents, and near misses. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. What we offer In addition to your annual base salary of £27,000, a competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, and numerous other employee benefits, including several salary sacrifice benefits we are also open to flexible working arrangements. • Competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, where we will double your contribution to a maximum of 10%., • 25 days paid holiday (plus paid Bank Holidays), increasing to 30 days after 5 years., • Home working status with ‘hub’ facilities available should you need the flexibility to work outside of home., • Free access to specialist counselling on a range of issues, e.g. health, financial, well-being and domestic matters., • Access to a range of employee benefits including store discounts, boating holiday discounts and holiday purchase scheme., • 2 days paid volunteering leave per annum, allowing you to volunteer for a local community project etc., • Free fishing facilities across our canal network.