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Principal Consultant Defence IT Strategy & Transformation • Location:Hybrid (3 days onsite) Cheltenham, • Salary:£75,000 £90,000 per annum (DOE) + Bonus + Benefits We are a specialist Consultancy supporting transformation across the UK Public Sector. With a deep understanding of secure, mission-critical environments, we partner with our client...

Data Analyst / 9 month contract / Cheltenham (1 day per week) / Manufacturing Company Role Overview A major Manufactory company is looking for an experienced Data Analyst on a contract basis. The Data Analyst will play a key role within the Data & Reporting Workstream of the Programme, supporting the migration of high-quality, compliant data into Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O).They will work closely with the Data / Reporting Lead, Business Unit Data Leads, Process Leads, and technical partners to deliver accurate and auditable data migration outcomes. This role focuses on hands-on data migration execution (including data profiling, mapping, cleansing, validation, and reconciliation) using the Data Management Framework (DMF) within D365 F&O and following the Data Enablement Strategy principles and guardrails. The Data Analyst will help ensure business continuity and data integrity throughout the migration lifecycle, contributing to mock migration cycles, Business Unit test data preparation, data quality remediation, and go-live readiness across all data domains. Key Responsibilities • Support end-to-end data migration activities into D365 F&O using the Data Management Framework (DMF) for data extraction, transformation, loading, and validation., • Execute data profiling, cleansing, and standardisation across key domains (Customer, Vendor, Product, etc.)., • Prepare and maintain source-to-target mapping documents in alignment with approved business rules and data standards., • Map, prepare, and migrate Business Unit test data to support system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), and other non-production environments., • Work closely with Business Unit Data Leads and Process Owners to ensure that test data sets accurately represent real business scenarios, supporting validation of end-to-end processes., • Participate in mock and trial migrations, executing DMF import/export templates, analysing load errors, and validating reconciliation outcomes. Perform data reconciliation between source and target systems, documenting exceptions and remediation actions. • Support the development and maintenance of data quality dashboards and reports to track progress against the data readiness targets., • Collaborate with Data Owners, and Process Owners to remediate data quality issues identified during test or mock migration cycles., • Maintain comprehensive audit trails, mapping documentation, and approvals in line with the governance and compliance requirements., • Apply data security, privacy, and retention policies (e.g., GDPR) in all data-handling activities., • Support the Data / Reporting Lead in refining data migration methods, templates, and processes for future Business Unit rollouts. Core Experience • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in data migration, data analysis, or data quality management roles within a large-scale ERP or transformation programmes., • Practical experience using the D365 Finance & Operations Data Management Framework (DMF) for bulk data load and transformation activities., • Strong knowledge of D365 F&O data entities and structures is critical, including master and transactional data (Customer, Vendor, Product, GL, etc.)., • Proven experience in data profiling, cleansing, validation, and reconciliation using Excel, Power BI, or SQL., • Experience preparing and migrating representative test data sets to support system testing and business validation activities., • Ability to interpret business rules and translate them into accurate data mapping and transformation logic., • Demonstrated ability to collaborate across business, functional, and technical teams to deliver migration objectives., • Solid experience preparing data validation reports and performing test-cycle analysis (mock and cutover rehearsals). Preferred Experience • Experience in a D365 F&O implementation within a manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment., • Familiarity with Power Platform, Power Query, DAX, SQL for reporting purposes., • Experience developing or interpreting data quality metrics, dashboards, or reconciliation scripts., • Understanding of data security, encryption, and GDPR compliance within enterprise applications., • Experience working in a federated data model, balancing group-level standards with BU-level operational realities., • Experience applying Master Data Management (MDM) principles to drive data consistency, integrity, and governance across enterprise domains including customer, product, supplier, and financial hierarchies., • Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Finance Functional Consultant Associate, Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate (Power BI), or equivalent data/ERP migration credentials. Please note: This role requires working on-site in Cheltenham 1 day per week. Interview process will be 2-3 stages. Start date: 1st December Duration: 9 month contract Location: Cheltenham 1 day per week, 4 days remote

IT Project Manager | Global Transformation | Hybrid (Cheltenham, UK) Are you an experienced IT Project Manager who thrives on complex, global transformation programmes? Do you enjoy leading cross-functional teams to deliver meaningful change within an organisation that’s investing heavily in IT transformation? I’m working with a global organisation that’s embarking on a major programme of IT and infrastructure modernisation. They’re building a future-ready, product-oriented IT function, and are now seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to help drive this forward. The Opportunity This is a high-visibility, delivery-focused role within the Group IT Planning & Delivery function. You’ll be responsible for managing end-to-end delivery of large-scale projects across EMEA, covering areas such as network transformation, cloud-first initiatives, infrastructure rationalisation, and digital workplace modernisation. Reporting to a collaborative leader who values autonomy and trust, you’ll work with global teams and senior stakeholders to bring structure, clarity, and measurable results in a business undergoing significant change. Key Responsibilities • Lead multiple concurrent IT and infrastructure projects from planning through to delivery and handover., • Manage vendor and supplier relationships across outcome-based and fixed-price contracts., • Drive project governance, stand-ups, meetings, and steerco reporting., • Partner with senior stakeholders to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to expected standards., • Contribute to shaping and improving frameworks and processes across the project management function. About You • Proven track record in delivering complex, global IT projects, ideally across networks, infrastructure, or cloud., • Strong technical understanding; confident discussing technical topics without needing to be hands-on., • Excellent stakeholder and supplier management, able to influence and hold partners accountable., • Proven experience of managing 3rd parties to meet key milestones and deliverables., • Comfortable operating in an evolving environment with developing processes and frameworks., • Proactive, self-sufficient, and delivery-focused with strong communication and leadership skills. Location and Flexibility • Hybrid role based in Cheltenham, UK., • Minimum two days per week required on-site for collaboration with internal teams., • Applicants must be UK-based and eligible to work in the UK., • This is a permanent position; contract or remote-only candidates will not be considered. Salary and Benefits • £70,000 per annum, • Competitive bonus and comprehensive benefits package., • Generous personal development budget (over £1,000 per year per employee)., • Excellent career growth opportunities within a well-established, financially secure global organisation. Interview Process • Two-stage process:, • Stage 1: Experience, competency, and behavioural interview., • Stage 2: Task-based assessment (scenario exercise or steerco presentation). This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation with strong board commitment to IT transformation. If you’re looking for a role where you can lead large-scale technical projects, influence positive change, and be part of an evolving global team, I’d love to hear from you.

IAM Specialist Location: Cheltenham – Hybrid working Salary: £70,000 + enchanced pension, bonus + benefits Benefits: Hybrid working, professional development, and exposure to large-scale transformation projects Our client, a leading organisation undergoing a major digital transformation, is seeking an experienced IAM Specialist with strong Microsoft expertise. You’ll play a key role in modernising their identity and access management landscape, supporting the shift from a heavily on-premises environment to a cloud-first model leveraging Microsoft Entra and related technologies. What you’ll do • Manage and optimise IAM systems to ensure secure and reliable access across the enterprise, • Oversee user identity lifecycle management — provisioning, authentication, and authorisation, • Implement and enforce access control and role-based access (RBAC) policies, • Lead integration of Entra ID / Azure AD with existing on-premise identity solutions, • Monitor and respond to IAM-related security incidents and vulnerabilities, • Maintain and enhance MFA, SSO, and password management solutions, • Collaborate with infrastructure and security teams to align IAM with wider cloud migration plans, • Produce and maintain documentation, policies, and user guidance What we’re looking for • Proven experience managing hybrid on-prem and cloud-based IAM environments, • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Entra (Azure AD) and related security tools, • Expertise in authentication mechanisms (SSO, MFA) and access control models, • Experience implementing RBAC and identity governance frameworks, • Solid understanding of compliance, audit, and security best practices, • Relevant certifications (e.g. CISSP, CIAM, CISM) desirable

Brand new Permanent Opportunity for a Lead/Principal Data Architect with an Emerging National Security Consultancy in Cheltenham • Must hold Active Enhanced DV (West) Clearance to start, • Up to £105k DoE, • Cheltenham location – 80% on-site, • Essential experience in Data Architecture, Data Analytics, AI Solutions, AWS Who Are We? Our client has over 30 years of experience in solving complex data challenges for defence, national security, and central government clients. They specialise in areas such as AI and machine learning, geospatial data analytics, cloud services, and data strategy, delivering tailored solutions that enhance decision-making, operational performance, and mission readiness Key Responsibilities: In the role, you’ll design and deliver advanced data-driven systems that enable national security clients to make faster, better-informed decisions. Beyond solution delivery, you’ll help shape future capabilities by developing proof-of-concept demonstrators, refining approaches to complex data challenges, and contributing to frameworks and methodologies in the national security domain. We need the Principal Data Architect to have: • Enhanced DV Clearance (West) to start, • Willing to work on-site in Cheltenham 4 days per week Key skills required: • Expertise in data architecture, including modelling, analysis, transformation, migration, and master data management., • Experience in developing data analytics and AI-driven solutions., • Skilled in designing and automating data quality metrics and KPIs., • Proficient with AWS (S3, Kinesis, Glue, Redshift, Lambda, EMR) and/or Azure (ADF, Synapse, Fabric, Functions). To be Considered…. Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to For further information please call me on 01614166800 or 07719065951. I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7am until 10pm. If unavailable please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn, just search Henry Clay-Davies Searchability. I look forward to hearing from you.

Brand New Permanent Opportunity within an exciting National Security SME in Cheltenham for a Lead Infrastructure Engineer • Enhanced DV cleared to start – must be active (West), • Up to £95k DoE - plus benefits and bonuses, • Cheltenham location – full time on site when required, • Experience required in Oracle Apex, AWS, APIs, Red Hat, Gitlab Who Are We? Our client specialises in bespoke software, cyber security, cloud computing, and lifecycle management solutions. They support clients across the full system lifecycle, from design and integration to sustainment and decommissioning, focusing on agile, collaborative, and tailored approaches to complex digital transformation challenges. What will the Lead Infrastructure Engineer be doing? Within the team, you will develop and maintain a suite of mission-critical applications in a fast-moving environment, balancing evolving mission needs with ongoing support. The core technology is Oracle APEX, with strategic plans considering a potential migration to an AWS-based stack. Responsibilities include: • Develop and provide 3rd line support for mission-critical applications., • Promote modern development practices and drive team improvements with the Service Owner and CIO., • Mentor technical staff., • Advise client leads on multi-year migration plans from Oracle to AWS. We need the Lead infrastructure Engineer to have: • Active enhanced DV Clearance (West), • Willing to work full time on site in Cheltenham when required Expertise within one of the following: • Versatile Lead Engineer – Broad software engineering background within the customer’s IT estate. Comfortable quickly learning APEX on the job., • Oracle – Expertise in Oracle (19c), web applications built with APEX (21–24) and ORDS (24), with strong PL/SQL skills., • AWS Engineer – Experience migrating applications and databases to AWS Oracle services. Desirable skills: • Understanding of APIs and service integration in corporate environments., • Experience with Infrastructure as a Service, especially Red Hat (8/9) and Amazon Linux (2/2023), for building non-database infrastructure (e.g., web, SFTP servers)., • Familiarity with Atlassian Bitbucket/JIRA, • Familiarity with GitLab To be Considered: Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly at For further information please call me on 0161 416 6800 or 07719 065951. I can make myself available outside of normal working hours from 7 am until 10 pm. If unavailable please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also, feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn, just search for Henry Clay-Davies. I look forward to hearing from you.

Senior Consultants – National Security – eDV Cleared • Role: Senior Consultants / Management Consultants, • Salary: £55,000 – £95,000 (higher for technical or specialist profiles), • Location: Cheltenham or London, • Clearance: Must hold active enhanced DV / UKIC Clearance (no sponsorship or uplift), • Start Date: ASAP Overview Searchablity NS&D is seeking Senior Consultants across multiple disciplines — including Management Consulting, P3M specialisms, Business Change, and Business Analysis — to deliver critical transformation and delivery programmes across the UK’s National Security community. Support some of the most complex and high-impact projects in government. You’ll operate within secure client environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive digital, data, and organisational change initiatives from inception through to successful delivery. Key Responsibilities • Deliver programmes and projects across the National Security landscape, ensuring outcomes are achieved to time, cost, and quality., • Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, translating mission requirements into actionable change and delivery plans., • Support business change activities, from stakeholder engagement and impact assessment to benefits realisation and continuous improvement., • Lead or contribute to delivery planning, risk management, and project controls across complex multi-stakeholder environments., • Collaborate within cross-disciplinary teams — spanning digital, data, and technology — to ensure delivery excellence and mission alignment., • Contribute to internal proposition development, capability growth, and knowledge sharing within the consulting practice. Skills & Experience Essential: • Proven experience delivering consulting, P3M, or business change programmes in secure or government environments., • Strong understanding of project and programme management principles (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP, Agile)., • Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders within complex, high-security settings., • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills., • Analytical mindset with the ability to turn insight into actionable recommendations., • Must hold active enhanced DV / UKIC clearance. Desirable: • Background in digital transformation, data-led delivery, or technology-enabled change., • Relevant professional certifications (APM, MSP, AgilePM, PROSCI, etc.)., • Experience working within Central Government / National Security., • Prior consultancy or multi-supplier ecosystem experience. Apply If you hold active enhanced DV / UKIC clearance and want to make a direct impact on UK National Security delivery, submit your CV and contact details via this advert.

DV Project Manager (12+ contract) Location: Cheltenham, 3-4 days a week on site required Start Date: ASAP End date: 12 months + Rate: £58ph This role requires someone with Active Enhanced DV (eDV/UKIC) Job Description You will lead the delivery of projects working directly for our key clients embedded into their major programmes. You must be able to appreciate complex practical, technical, and commercial issues and to work with a broad range of stakeholders; leading project teams that are either local to you or distributed across multiple sites. In your role, you'll enable organisations to achieve maximum benefits from digital transformation and innovative operations. You'll work directly with clients, identifying, shaping and managing better delivery capabilities. You'll be supported to lead your own work packages or Agile delivery teams. Responsibilities: • You will be responsible for managing projects and directing project teams, • As a project manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end project management lifecycle using it to ensure your projects meet the needs of your clients, • In your role you will be responsible for the delivery of our contracted work to time, cost and quality., • Being able to engage with a broad range of stakeholders, and possessing the skills needed to consult with your clients, is essential to this role., • You will uphold the highest standards of integrity and show a commitment to our Equality, Diversity and inclusion agenda. The right candidate will also: • Have excellent communication, listening, stakeholder management and influencing skills., • You’ll be able to manage client relationships, engage constructively with multiple stakeholders and lead delivery teams., • Enjoy turning your hand to new challenges and will be keen to learn, whilst also wanting to support others within our diverse multi-disciplinary teams. You must also be able to successfully manage the commercial and quality performance of projects and proactively deploy a range of techniques to control delivery, cost, manage risk and change., • In addition to having excellent people and problem-solving skills, you’ll also be able to demonstrate the following, • Experience of leading and directing teams and resources. Able to motivate self and teams, deal with conflict and create a collaborative team culture to meet client requirements., • A strong element of a client relationship management and people leadership. Excellent communication skills.

New Contract Opportunity for a multiple Security Cleared Data Scientists with an Industry Leading National Security Consultancy in Cheltenham. • Active eDV (West) Required, • Up to £850 p/d Inside IR35, • 6-12 month engagement, • Urgent requirement - ASAP start, • 3-4 days on site per week in Cheltenham The Role As a Data Scientist, you’ll work within a multidisciplinary team to extract insight from complex, high-volume datasets. You’ll design and implement advanced analytical and machine learning models, develop robust data pipelines, and deliver actionable intelligence to inform decision-making at the highest levels. This role offers the opportunity to apply your technical skills to highly operational challenges in a fast-paced, secure setting. You’ll work closely with engineers, analysts, and mission specialists to ensure data-driven outcomes that make a tangible difference. Key Responsibilities • Perform data wrangling, cleaning, transformation, and preparation of large, complex datasets, • Develop and deploy machine learning models to solve real-world operational problems, • Write clean, maintainable Python code for data analysis, automation, and modelling, • Collaborate with engineers and analysts to integrate models into production systems, • Present findings and insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders, • Contribute to the ongoing improvement of analytical tooling and processes Skills & Experience • Current enhanced DV clearance (mandatory), • Proven experience in a data science or machine learning role, • Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with key data libraries (e.g. pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn), • Experience with data wrangling, feature engineering, and model optimisation, • Understanding of data pipelines, APIs, and production deployment workflows, • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach Why Apply? • Work on mission-critical UK Government projects with real-world impact, • Join a leading consultancy known for innovation and technical excellence, • Long-term engagement with competitive day rate and secure on-site environment

We’re looking for an experienced Data Architect with a strong background in designing and delivering modern data solutions to support advanced analytics and AI-driven initiatives. Key Responsibilities & Experience: • Proven expertise in data architecture, including data modelling, analysis, transformation, migration, metadata, and master data management., • Track record of delivering data analytics and AI/ML-enabling solutions across complex environments., • Hands-on experience with cloud data platforms, ideally AWS (S3, Kinesis, Glue, Redshift, Lambda, EMR). Experience with Azure technologies (ADF, Synapse, Fabric, Azure Functions) is also valued., • Strong understanding of modern data lakehouse architectures, such as Databricks, Snowflake, or Microsoft Fabric (highly desirable)., • Exposure to Palantir Foundry or Gotham is an advantage., • Relevant industry certifications (e.g. DAMA, DCAM) are preferred.

Job Title: eDV Business Analyst Engagement Type: Inside IR35, as a PAYE on-Payroll Location: Cheltenham (3–4 days per week on site) Start Date: ASAP Duration: 12+ months Hours: 30–37.5 per week Rate: £85–£92 per hour Qualification: SFIA Level 4/5 Expenses: No Notice Period (Contractor): 3 months Notice Period (My Client): 1 month Vetting Level: MUST be eligible for eDV Clearance Please do not apply otherwise, as your appilication will not be considered. Overview My Client is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support project teams in developing and implementing effective methodologies. The successful candidate will engage with stakeholders, define requirements, and contribute to delivering business and technology transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities Analyse business processes and identify improvement opportunities. Facilitate workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions. Define, document, and manage business requirements. Support benefits realisation and prepare project summary reports. Collaborate with senior stakeholders on strategy, business design, and change management. Ensure traceability of requirements from initiation to delivery. Support business transition to new processes and systems. Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives. Skills & Experience Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience facilitating workshops and managing requirements. Proficiency in Visio , JIRA , and Confluence . Knowledge of both waterfall and agile delivery methods. Experience in business transformation and change management. Beneficial: LEAN , Six Sigma , or other process improvement methodologies. MUST be eligible for eDV CLEARANCE Personal Attributes Proven Business Analysis or equivalent delivery experience. Self-motivated, confident, and collaborative. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Ability to manage competing priorities under pressure. Emotionally intelligent with adaptable communication style. Professional, ethical, and committed to delivering high-quality results. TPBN1_UKTJ