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PAM Specialist - £400 P/D (Inside IR35) – 5 Month Contract – Hybrid 2/3 Days in Oxford – BPSS Required Overview We are seeking an experienced Privileged Access Management (PAM) Specialist to join a major UK government research organisation on a long-term programme of work. This is a hands-on technical role focused on designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-grade PAM solutions to secure privileged access across complex infrastructure. You will play a key role in strengthening identity security, ensuring robust credential protection, and supporting the organisation’s wider cyber security strategy.Key Responsibilities • Implement, configure, and manage enterprise PAM toolkits., • Configure and support Privileged Remote Access solutions., • Manage credential vaulting, automated password rotation, and check-in/check-out workflows., • Configure and maintain session monitoring and recording., • Support discovery, onboarding, and lifecycle management for service accounts., • Onboard Windows, Linux/Unix, and network devices into PAM platforms., • Manage privileged account controls within Active Directory., • Integrate PAM solutions with SIEM tools for event ingestion, correlation, and alerting., • Troubleshoot connector, policy, and session issues., • Produce high-quality technical documentation and runbooks.Essential Experience, • Proven hands-on experience deploying and managing PAM solutions., • Strong knowledge of Privileged Remote Access technologies., • Expertise in credential vaulting and password lifecycle automation., • Experience configuring privileged session recording/monitoring., • Familiarity with service account discovery and automated governance., • Experience onboarding multi-platform systems (Windows/Linux/network devices)., • Understanding of AD privileged identity management., • Experience with SIEM integrations for PAM audit logging., • Working knowledge of ISO 27001 and NIST CSF., • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills., • Excellent documentation capability., • Eligible for SC clearance.Desirable Skills, • Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or related field., • Certifications in BeyondTrust (Password Safe, Privileged Remote Access)., • Experience with BeyondTrust EPM, CyberArk, or Delinea., • Scripting skills in PowerShell or Python., • Experience securing privileged access to databases (SQL Server, Oracle)., • Familiarity with ITSM/change control processes., • Previous work within public sector or critical national infrastructure., • Understanding of OT/ICS environments.PAM Specialist - £400 P/D (Inside IR35) – 5 Month Contract – Hybrid 2/3 Days in Oxford – BPSS Required

£320 + VAT per day6-month Contract (Inside IR35) - Umbrella onlyOxford, Oxfordshire, UK - Fully remote (Work from home!) Your new companyWe're supporting a local authority undertaking a crucial programme of work to modernise and strengthen how it manages Education-related Section 106 (S106) data. These agreements play a key role in ensuring that new developments contribute appropriately to local education provision. With many legacy agreements requiring reconciliation and improved visibility, the organisation is investing in robust data, clear governance and better system alignment. This is an opportunity to join a team where your analytical capability directly supports financial stewardship, planning transparency, and future service delivery. Your new roleAs the Interim Education S106 Data & Systems Officer, you will be central to bringing order, accuracy and structure to a complex set of historic planning obligations. You'll review aged education-related S106 agreements, reconcile commitments against financial records and delivery status, and ensure all information is accurately reflected across corporate systems.You'll work across MasterGov, PPM, finance tools and Power Apps to clean, validate and update data, maintaining audit trails and ensuring mitigation statuses are clearly and consistently recorded. Your work will provide essential clarity on committed, spent and unspent funds, highlight funding at risk, and support the creation of summaries that give stakeholders confidence in available balances and outstanding obligations.You'll also collaborate with Education, Finance, Planning Obligations and Legal teams to resolve gaps in the data, clarify historic allocations and support governance or audit queries. By the end of the assignment, you'll have delivered a consolidated, accurate and actionable dataset that strengthens long-term monitoring and decision-making. What you'll need to succeedYou will bring strong administrative experience in a data-intensive environment, proven experience reconciling financial or funding-related information. Alongside advanced Excel capability and confidence working across multiple systems. Experience updating databases or case management tools, with high attention to detail and strong audit discipline. The ability to work independently, manage your own workload and resolve ambiguity. Clear communication skills and a pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset.Furthermore, knowledge of Section 106 or planning obligations data, previous work in a local authority or education service and familiarity with Power Apps or similar low-code platforms would be desirable. What you'll get in returnYou'll join a committed and collaborative team focused on improving the visibility, accuracy and governance of critical funding. Your work will have a direct and lasting impact on how education mitigation is monitored and delivered across the authority. This is an opportunity to apply your data expertise in a role that offers autonomy, purpose and the chance to leave behind a clean, structured and future-ready dataset. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

My Oxfordshire based, main contractor Client, is urgently recruiting for a skilled and commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team, delivering high-quality construction projects for government and public sector clients. This role is ideal for someone experienced in main contracting who is comfortable managing the full commercial lifecycle of projects while maintaining compliance with public procurement frameworks. You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered on budget, on time, and in accordance with contractual obligations, with a strong emphasis on transparency, governance, and value for money. Key Responsibilities • Manage all commercial aspects of construction projects from pre-contract through to final account, • Prepare cost plans, budgets, and tender documentation in line with public sector requirements, • Evaluate subcontractor tenders, negotiate contracts, and manage subcontractor performance, • Administer contracts (e.g., NEC, JCT) including change control, valuations, and final accounts, • Monitor project costs, identify risks/opportunities, and report on financial performance, • Ensure compliance with government frameworks, audit requirements, and procurement regulations, • Work closely with project managers, design teams, and clients to maintain cost control and programme alignment, • Prepare and present cost reports to internal stakeholders and external clients, • Support dispute resolution and provide commercial advice where required Key Requirements • Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a main contracting environment, • Strong track record delivering projects for government or public sector clients, • Solid understanding of NEC and/or JCT forms of contract, • Experience working within public procurement frameworks (e.g., Crown Commercial Service, local authority frameworks), • Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills, • Strong analytical and reporting capabilities, • Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience), • Membership (or working towards) of a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS, CIOB) Working Arrangement • Hybrid working model with 2-3 days per week onsite at the Oxfordshire head office, • Flexibility to visit project sites as required, • Collaborative, team-oriented office environment with autonomy for remote working Ideal Candidate Profile You are detail-oriented, commercially driven, and confident operating within structured and regulated environments. You understand the nuances of public sector delivery and bring a pragmatic approach to cost management while maintaining strong relationships with clients and supply chain partners. If you feel you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please send an up to date CV for an immediate response and more information on a fantastic opportunity with a truly great Client.

Role: IAM Specialist (Identity Governance & Administration) Location: Culham - 2-3 days per week on site, remainder remote Duration: Until 18/12/2026 (possible extension) Day Rate: Approx. £50-55/hour (Umbrella) IR35: In scope Sector: Cyber / Public Sector Clearance: BPSS (eligible for SC) Our client's mission is to deliver highly secure, scalable and innovative digital solutions to support critical national work. The IAM Specialist will sit within the cyber security team and will be directly responsible for the technical implementation and configuration of a new IGA platform. What you will be doing • Implement and configure an enterprise IGA platform (SailPoint, Saviynt, Omada, One Identity or similar) from a hands-on, technical standpoint., • Integrate the IGA solution with Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD as the primary Identity Provider., • Connect authoritative sources (HR systems, contractor databases, directories) to underpin identity lifecycle management., • Design and build automated Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) processes for provisioning and deprovisioning., • Create and optimise approval workflows and access request processes, including exceptions., • Set up and manage access certification / recertification campaigns and attestation activities., • Develop and refine RBAC models, including role mining and entitlement management., • Configure application connectors for AD, Entra ID, SaaS and on-prem systems., • Implement segregation of duties (SoD) policies and access risk analytics., • Configure SSO and federation using SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect and SCIM., • Troubleshoot provisioning and synchronisation issues and support data quality remediation., • Produce clear technical documentation, runbooks and configuration specifications., • Support audit and compliance reporting against frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST CSF. What they are looking for • Strong, hands-on IGA implementation experience (SailPoint, Saviynt, Omada, One Identity, or similar)., • Proven track record integrating IGA with Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD and directory services (AD, LDAP, hybrid identity)., • Deep understanding of identity lifecycle management and automated JML workflows., • Experience building approval workflows, access request processes and certification campaigns., • Solid knowledge of authentication and authorisation standards: SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SCIM., • Good troubleshooting skills around provisioning, synchronisation and connector configuration., • Comfortable documenting configurations and creating runbooks. Nice to have • Degree in Information Security, Computer Science or related STEM field., • Vendor certifications in IGA (e.g. SailPoint, Saviynt, Omada) and/or Microsoft SC-300., • Scripting skills (PowerShell, Python) for automation and connector development., • Experience with API integrations, web services and ITSM / change control processes., • Background in public sector or critical national infrastructure environments. Why this role could interest you • Long-term stability: Contract running until December 2026, offering continuity and depth of involvement., • Impactful work: You will be shaping the core identity governance capability for a high-profile, security-focused organisation., • Hands-on technical focus: This is not a high-level advisory role - you will actually build, configure and optimise the platform., • Collaborative environment: Work closely with cyber, HR, IT operations and application owners to design pragmatic access models.

Accession Therapeutics Limited, a clinical-stage company located on the ARC North Business Park in Oxford, is seeking a full-time QA GCP Associate Director / Senior Manager (title depending on experience) to oversee and manage Clinical Quality Assurance activities. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong expertise in Good Clinical Practice (GCP), with the strategic foresight and vision required to lead and develop the Quality Assurance department, especially as the company navigates a changing industry landscape. Key Responsibilities • Implement and co-ordinate clinical QA activities to ensure compliance with GCP standards;, • Ensure all clinical trial activities adhere to GCP regulations and internal procedures;, • Develop and manage a risk-based audit programme, overseeing GCP audit activities internally, at vendors and at clinical sites;, • Supervise and provide oversight for clinical QA consultants and third-party organizations;, • Act as the Clinical QA Lead in preparation for regulatory inspections and manage post-inspection follow-up;, • Monitor and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the reporting of Quality Metrics;, • Undertake additional assignments, as directed by the Head of Quality and Strategy. Essential Qualifications and Skills • Extensive GCP QA experience and a thorough understanding of Clinical Trial Applications (CTAs) and Investigational New Drug Applications (INDs), • Expert knowledge of applicable regulations, • Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage time efficiently, • Strong communication skills, • Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional project teams, • Exceptional attention to detail Person Specification • BSc degree or equivalent qualification, • At least 5 years’ experience in Quality Assurance, specifically GCP, within the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry. The position is primarily office-based, with some opportunity for remote work; occasional travel will also be required. Accession offers a good salary and company benefits including pension, private health insurance, life insurance and subsidized local gym membership. To apply for this position please send a letter of application (this Is essential) and a copy of your C.V. to Any personal data that is sent in connection with applications will be used by us in accordance with our privacy policy Accession Therapeutics Limited is an Equal Opportunities employer

Financial Accountant - £50,000+ - Permanent - Oxford (Mostly remote) Your new company This is an exciting opportunity to join a public service organisation and deputise the Chief Accountant. The purpose of the role is to provide critical support on year end processes as well as overseeing a small transactional team. Your new role As the successful candidate your responsibilities will include: • Support the Chief Accountant in maintaining and improving financial accounting systems., • Ensure accurate and timely statutory reporting in line with legislative and professional requirements., • Coordinate the preparation of the annual Statement of Accounts and manage the final accounts timetable., • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and meet strict reporting deadlines., • Oversee fixed asset reporting and the management of capital balance sheet accounts., • Prepare capital accounting elements for final accounts and complete required government returns., • Work closely with external auditors, providing information and supporting audit processes., • Maintain oversight of revenue hierarchies and contribute to the development of finance policies and procedures., • Manage and support a small team of Assistant Accountants, ensuring high‑quality output and professional development., • Operate flexibly across multiple locations in line with agile working practices., • CCAB‑qualified or part-qualified accountant with experience planning and producing accounts for large, complex organisations within a statutory framework., • Strong understanding of financial policy, professional practices, relevant legislation, and capital accounting regulations., • Confident working with external auditors and managing audit‑related queries and processes., • Skilled stakeholder manager with the ability to influence, negotiate, and build productive relationships at all levels., • Credible and effective when engaging with senior managers, colleagues, and external partners., • Highly organised and proactive, able to coordinate workstreams and deliver to tight deadlines., • Experienced in managing and supporting a team, fostering high performance and professional development., • Thrives in flexible, agile working environments and adapts well to changing priorities., • Hybrid working model, typically involving 1 day per week in the Oxford office for team collaboration, with flexibility to suit individual roles and lifestyles, • Supportive culture that promotes flexible working, • Strong learning and development opportunities to encourage ongoing growth, • Employee Assistance Programme offering health and wellbeing support, • Generous annual leave entitlement – up to 33 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave, • Enhanced family‑friendly policies, • Generous pension scheme, with employer contributions up to 19.9%, • Access to a wide range of local and national discounts for shopping and travel What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. # 4768903

Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with a rapidly growing organisation based in Abingdon to recruit a Management Accountant. The Management Accountant will receive a salary of up to £60,000 along with other attractive benefits including hybrid remote working (2 days in the office, 3 days working from home). This is a commercial role and would best suit someone with business partnering experience. Primary responsibilities; • Fully support the financial activities of the group entities, servicing the NHS & private patients directly, • Conduct monthly financial closure activities, including balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, provisions and reconciliation of financial statements, • Analyse variances and trends to identify areas for improvement and drive efficiency gains, • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline financial processes and enhance internal controls, • Prepare Management reports and commentary providing financial performance and key insights, for the business, • Assist the FP&A manager with the annual budgeting and forecast processes, providing support and analysis of risks and opportunities as needed, • Participate in audit activities and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, • Stay updated on accounting standards and best pr...

£320 + VAT per day 6‑month Contract (Inside IR35) - Umbrella only Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK - Fully remote (Work from home!) Your new company We're supporting a local authority undertaking a crucial programme of work to modernise and strengthen how it manages Education‑related Section 106 (S106) data. These agreements play a key role in ensuring that new developments contribute appropriately to local education provision. With many legacy agreements requiring reconciliation and improved visibility, the organisation is investing in robust data, clear governance and better system alignment. This is an opportunity to join a team where your analytical capability directly supports financial stewardship, planning transparency, and future service delivery. Your new role As the Interim Education S106 Data & Systems Officer, you will be central to bringing order, accuracy and structure to a complex set of historic planning obligations. You'll review aged education‑related S106 agreements, reconcile commitments against financial records and delivery status, and ensure all information is accurately reflected across corporate systems.You'll work across MasterGov, PPM, finance tools and Power Apps to clean, validate and update data, maintaining audit trails and ensuring mitigation statuses are clearly and consistently recorded. Your work will provide essential clarity on committed, spent and unspent funds, highlight ...

A leading agricultural certification organization is seeking an Agriculture Audit Manager to lead a UK-wide team of assessors and perform on-farm audits. The role offers remote working, a car allowance, and comprehensive benefits, while emphasizing continuous improvement and team support.

Procurement Officer Location: Remote Salary : £40,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Full-time Closing date: 08 May, 2026 1x Procurement Officer - Homes and Development 1x Procurement Officer - Innovation & People, FGA, and Customer Experience We're looking for two Procurement Officers to support the delivery of Stonewater's procurement programme. This is a great opportunity to build your experience across a varied and meaningful portfolio, while contributing to social value, sustainability and value for money. What you'll be doing: You'll deliver a full end‑to‑end tendering service, working closely with colleagues and suppliers to ensure compliant, value‑driven outcomes. This will include: • Managing procurement activity for goods, works and services, including building safety, compliance, repairs, investment projects and sustainability initiatives * Preparing tender documentation such as ITTs, RFQs, evaluation criteria and supporting materials * Supporting early market engagement and supplier relationships, promoting the Stonewater brand * Advising stakeholders on procurement best practice and commercial decision‑making * Ensuring compliance with internal Standing Orders and the Procurement Act 2023 * Supporting contract award processes, including approvals, notifications and supplier debriefs * Embedding social value, equality, diversity and environmental sustainability into procurement activity * Maintaining robust audit trails, supporting value‑for‑money assessments and contributing to continuous improvement What you'll need: • A strong working knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 (or predecessor legislation) * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Strong attention to detail and organisational skills * Ability to analyse and manage data from multiple sources * Confidence working independently and managing competing priorities * A collaborative approach, with strong stakeholder management skills and a customer‑focused mindset Desirable: CIPS Level 3 (Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Chain) or above Discover Stonewater: Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. We're looking for like-minded people to join our team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people's lives. We are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows us to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support our colleagues. We have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation our Menopause Friendly accreditation. Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stonewater, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

PAM Specialist - £400 P/D (Inside IR35) – 5 Month Contract – Hybrid 2/3 Days in Oxford – BPSS Required Overview We are seeking an experienced Privileged Access Management (PAM) Specialist to join a major UK government research organisation on a long‑term programme of work. This is a hands‑on technical role focused on designing, implementing, and managing enterprise‑grade PAM solutions to secure privileged access across complex infrastructure. You will play a key role in strengthening identity security, ensuring robust credential protection, and supporting the organisation’s wider cyber security strategy. Key Responsibilities Implement, configure, and manage enterprise PAM toolkits. Configure and support Privileged Remote Access solutions. Manage credential vaulting, automated password rotation, and check-in/check-out workflows. Configure and maintain session monitoring and recording. Support discovery, onboarding, and lifecycle management for service accounts. Onboard Windows, Linux/Unix, and network devices into PAM platforms. Manage privileged account controls within Active Directory. Integrate PAM solutions with SIEM tools for event ingestion, correlation, and alerting. Troubleshoot connector, policy, and session issues. Produce high-quality technical documentation and runbooks.Essential Experience Proven hands-on experience deploying and managing PAM solutions. Strong knowledge of Privileged Remote Access technologies. Expertise in credential vaulting and password lifecycle automation. Experience configuring privileged session recording/monitoring. Familiarity with service account discovery and automated governance. Experience onboarding multi‑platform systems (Windows/Linux/network devices). Understanding of AD privileged identity management. Experience with SIEM integrations for PAM audit logging. Working knowledge of ISO 27001 and NIST CSF. Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills. Excellent documentation capability. Eligible for SC clearance. Desirable Skills Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or related field. Certifications in BeyondTrust (Password Safe, Privileged Remote Access). Experience with BeyondTrust EPM, CyberArk, or Delinea. Scripting skills in PowerShell or Python. Experience securing privileged access to databases (SQL Server, Oracle). Familiarity with ITSM/change control processes. Previous work within public sector or critical national infrastructure. Understanding of OT/ICS environments.PAM Specialist - £400 P/D (Inside IR35) – 5 Month Contract – Hybrid 2/3 Days in Oxford – BPSS Required

Procurement Officer Location: Remote Salary: £40,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Full-time Closing date: 08 May, 2026 1x Procurement Officer - Homes and Development 1x Procurement Officer - Innovation & People, FGA, and Customer Experience We’re looking for two Procurement Officers to support the delivery of Stonewater’s procurement programme. This is a great opportunity to build your experience across a varied and meaningful portfolio, while contributing to social value, sustainability and value for money. What you’ll be doing: You’ll deliver a full end‑to‑end tendering service, working closely with colleagues and suppliers to ensure compliant, value‑driven outcomes. This will include: * Managing procurement activity for goods, works and services, including building safety, compliance, repairs, investment projects and sustainability initiatives * Preparing tender documentation such as ITTs, RFQs, evaluation criteria and supporting materials * Supporting early market engagement and supplier relationships, promoting the Stonewater brand * Advising stakeholders on procurement best practice and commercial decision‑making * Ensuring compliance with internal Standing Orders and the Procurement Act 2023 * Supporting contract award processes, including approvals, notifications and supplier debriefs * Embedding social value, equality, diversity and environmental sustainability into procurement activity * Maintaining robust audit trails, supporting value‑for‑money assessments and contributing to continuous improvement What you'll need: * A strong working knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 (or predecessor legislation) * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Strong attention to detail and organisational skills * Ability to analyse and manage data from multiple sources * Confidence working independently and managing competing priorities * A collaborative approach, with strong stakeholder management skills and a customer‑focused mindset Desirable: * CIPS Level 3 (Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Chain) or above Discover Stonewater: Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. We’re looking for like-minded people to join our team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people’s lives. We are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows us to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support our colleagues. We have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation our Menopause Friendly accreditation. Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stonewater, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application

Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with a rapidly growing organisation based in Abingdon to recruit a Management Accountant . The Management Accountant will receive a salary of up to £60,000 along with other attractive benefits including hybrid remote working (2 days in the office, 3 days working from home). This is a commercial role and would best suit someone with business partnering experience. Primary responsibilities; Fully support the financial activities of the group entities, servicing the NHS & private patients directly Conduct monthly financial closure activities, including balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, provisions and reconciliation of financial statements Analyse variances and trends to identify areas for improvement and drive efficiency gains Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline financial processes and enhance internal controls Prepare Management reports and commentary providing financial performance and key insights, for the business Assist the FP&A manager with the annual budgeting and forecast processes, providing support and analysis of risks and opportunities as needed Participate in audit activities and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements Stay updated on accounting standards and best practices to ensure adherence to industry regulations Key experience and attributes; Strong organisational skills and ability to meet strict deadlines Comfortable working in a fast-paced, flexible environment Experience with Monthly Closure processes, balance sheet reconciliations and financial analysis Self-motivated with a proactive approach Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial management system (Microsoft Dynamics NAV and / or Business Central are desirable) Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and quality Proven track record of driving process improvements and implementing best practices Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice. TPBN1_UKTJ

Role: IAM Specialist (Identity Governance & Administration) Location: Culham - 2-3 days per week on site, remainder remote Duration: Until 18/12/2026 (possible extension) Day Rate: Approx. £50-55/hour (Umbrella) IR35: In scope Sector: Cyber / Public Sector Clearance: BPSS (eligible for SC) Our client's mission is to deliver highly secure, scalable and innovative digital solutions to support critical national work. The IAM Specialist will sit within the cyber security team and will be directly responsible for the technical implementation and configuration of a new IGA platform. What you will be doing Implement and configure an enterprise IGA platform (SailPoint, Saviynt, Omada, One Identity or similar) from a hands-on, technical standpoint. Integrate the IGA solution with Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD as the primary Identity Provider. Connect authoritative sources (HR systems, contractor databases, directories) to underpin identity lifecycle management. Design and build automated Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) processes for provisioning and deprovisioning. Create and optimise approval workflows and access request processes, including exceptions. Set up and manage access certification / recertification campaigns and attestation activities. Develop and refine RBAC models, including role mining and entitlement management. Configure application connectors for AD, Entra ID, SaaS and on‑prem systems. Implement segregation of duties (SoD) policies and access risk analytics. Configure SSO and federation using SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect and SCIM. Troubleshoot provisioning and synchronisation issues and support data quality remediation. Produce clear technical documentation, runbooks and configuration specifications. Support audit and compliance reporting against frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST CSF. What they are looking for Strong, hands-on IGA implementation experience (SailPoint, Saviynt, Omada, One Identity, or similar). Proven track record integrating IGA with Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD and directory services (AD, LDAP, hybrid identity). Deep understanding of identity lifecycle management and automated JML workflows. Experience building approval workflows, access request processes and certification campaigns. Solid knowledge of authentication and authorisation standards: SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SCIM. Good troubleshooting skills around provisioning, synchronisation and connector configuration. Comfortable documenting configurations and creating runbooks. Nice to have Degree in Information Security, Computer Science or related STEM field. Vendor certifications in IGA (e.g. SailPoint, Saviynt, Omada) and/or Microsoft SC‑300. Scripting skills (PowerShell, Python) for automation and connector development. Experience with API integrations, web services and ITSM / change control processes. Background in public sector or critical national infrastructure environments. Why this role could interest you Long-term stability: Contract running until December 2026, offering continuity and depth of involvement. Impactful work: You will be shaping the core identity governance capability for a high‑profile, security‑focused organisation. Hands-on technical focus: This is not a high‑level advisory role - you will actually build, configure and optimise the platform. Collaborative environment: Work closely with cyber, HR, IT operations and application owners to design pragmatic access models