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Business Analyst
Experis
London
Hybrid
Mid
£41,000 - £50,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

ROLE TITLE: Business Analyst
LOCATION: Hybrid / Occasional Office Travel Required (Leicester; London; Manchester)
CLEARANCE: 5 Years UK Residency Required

We are actively looking to secure a Business Analyst to join Experis.
Experis Consultancy is a Global entity with a well-established team with over 1000 consultants on assignment across 20 clients globally. Our UK operation is growing and has very aggressive plans for expansion over the coming years. We form part of the Manpower group of companies that turn over $20 billion a year collectively.

Experis UK have partnerships with major clients across the UK spanning multiple industries; our approach is a very personal one, with both our clients and our own employees. We are passionate about training, technology and career development.

Job Purpose/The Role:
This Business Analyst role sits between functional and technical disciplines, requiring someone comfortable operating within a technical delivery environment. The successful candidate will facilitate user workshops to capture and document business processes, requirements, and acceptance criteria, translating these into clear process maps and user stories. Acting as a bridge between business stakeholders and cross-domain technical teams, including Architects and Developers, the BA will ensure requirements are well-defined, refined, and consistently understood throughout the delivery lifecycle.

Your Key Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate workshops to gather and document business requirements.
  • Produce process maps, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
  • Bridge communication between business and technical teams.
  • Support backlog refinement and requirement clarity.
  • Ensure traceability throughout the delivery lifecycle.

Your Skills:

  • 5 Years UK Residency Required
  • Process mapping
  • Requirements gathering
  • User story documentation
  • Acceptance criteria documentation/refinement
  • Workshop facilitation

Benefits Include:

  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Medical and Dental cover
  • 22 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Maternity Pay/Shared Parental leave and paternity leave
  • Sick pay

Suitable Candidates should submit CVs in the first instance.

Technical Business Analyst
Experis
London
Hybrid
Mid
£41,000 - £50,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

ROLE TITLE: Technical Business Analyst
LOCATION: Hybrid / occasional Office Travel Required (Leicester; London; Manchester)
CLEARANCE: 5 Years UK Residency Required

We are actively looking to secure a Business Analyst to join Experis.
Experis Consultancy is a Global entity with a well-established team with over 1000 consultants on assignment across 20 clients globally. Our UK operation is growing and has very aggressive plans for expansion over the coming years. We form part of the Manpower group of companies that turn over $20 billion a year collectively.

Experis UK have partnerships with major clients across the UK spanning multiple industries; our approach is a very personal one, with both our clients and our own employees. We are passionate about training, technology and career development.

Job Purpose/The Role:
We are seeking a Business Analyst with ideally some exposure to Identity and Access Management (IAM). The successful candidate must have strong experience in producing high-quality user and technical requirements suitable for inclusion within commercial tender documentation. You will be responsible for translating business needs into clearly structured, detailed requirements that support procurement and delivery processes, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with technical and commercial standards.

Your Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead workshops and stakeholder sessions to capture business processes, user needs, and technical requirements.
  • Produce clear user stories, technical documentation, and tender-ready requirement artefacts.
  • Act as the liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, including Architects and Developers.
  • Support service delivery by ensuring requirements are accurately defined, traceable, and aligned to solution design.
  • Contribute to process improvement and continuous enhancement of delivery practices.

Your Skills:

  • Proven Business Analyst experience, ideally with exposure to IAM.
  • Strong experience producing user and technical requirements for commercial tenders.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage both business and technical stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated client/stakeholder management experience within a service delivery environment.
  • Proactive approach with a keen interest in learning new technologies and improving processes.

Benefits Include:

  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Medical and Dental cover
  • 22 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Maternity Pay/Shared Parental leave and paternity leave
  • Sick pay

Suitable Candidates should submit CVs in the first instance.

Research & Current Awareness Advisor - 12 Month FTC
Ashurst
London
Hybrid
Junior - Mid
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Research & Current Awareness Advisor to join Ashurst’s global Research & Business Intelligence team on a full-time, 12 month fixed-term contract basis.

This hybrid role combines the functions of a Research Specialist and Current Awareness Advisor, to deliver both high-quality research and intelligence services and manage current awareness initiatives that keep our people informed of key developments across legal, regulatory, and industry landscapes.

The role can be based in either our Glasgow office or our London office with hybrid working.

A full job description including a breakdown of responsibilities can be found attached to the role on our careers page.

We are interested in hearing from people who have:

  • Professional qualifications in Information Science or a related field; qualifications in law, library science, or knowledge management are an advantage.
  • 2+ years of experience in legal research, current awareness, or a similar role within a law firm, legal or other professional services environment.
  • Proficiency in legal and business research databases (e.g. Westlaw, Lexis, Practical Law, Mergermarket, Acuris, Nexis) with knowledge of resources in the wider legal information marketplace.
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including subject specialists, IT professionals, suppliers and users.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of digital tools and interest in generative AI, with the ability to leverage emerging technologies for current awareness innovation.

What makes Ashurst a great place to work?

We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include:

  • competitive remuneration with the flexibility to reward high performance;
  • flexible working;
  • corporate health plans;
  • a global professional development offering for all employees; and
  • an industry-leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Social Impact programme.

We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools. We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best.

Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence. It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work.

Cost Engineer
Morson Edge
Barrow-in-Furness
Hybrid
Senior
£63/hour - £63/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE
Cost Engineer (Contract)

Location: Barrow-in-Furness (hybrid: 2 days a fortnight onsite)
Rate: £63.40 / Hour Umbrella or £47 / Hour PAYE

Contract Lenght: 6-Months

Morson Edge are proud to be working with a leading Barrow based defence client who are looking for an experienced Cost Engineer / Cost Control Lead, the Cost Engineer will lead cost control activities, ensuring day-to-day spend aligns with budget and forecasts, and providing clear visibility of cost performance.

Key responsibilities Lead cost control across the AVC project Monitor and control day-to-day project spend

Maintain and update cost forecasts and Estimate at Completion (EAC)

  • Identify and explain cost variances and trends
  • Produce clear, accurate cost reports for stakeholders
  • Support PM&C activities on a project or work package

Experience & skills

  • Proven experience as a Cost Lead / Cost Engineer
  • Dreadnought experience desirable; Oil & Gas or similar regulated industries also suitable
  • Strong analytical and logical approach to cost control
  • Advanced Excel skills (essential)
  • SAP experience desirable; P6 knowledge advantageous
  • PM qualification preferred but not essential

About the role

  • Join a team of 6 PM&C professionals
  • On-site presence typically Tuesday & Wednesday every fortnight with some flexibility
  • Role subject to security and export control restrictions
Technical Trainer - Oracle Primavera
Gazelle Global Consulting Ltd
West Midlands
Remote or hybrid
Mid - Senior
Private salary
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Oracle Unifier / Primavera SME Business Change & Adoption

We are seeking asenior Oracle Unifier SMEto support the enterprise transition from ASITE toOracle Primavera Unifier (NEC4 Contract Event Management). This role sits within the Business Change workstream and is accountable for ensuring Unifier is understood, embedded, and used correctly across complex NEC4 processes.

This is not a pure training role. It is asubject matter expert position, focused on Unifier capability, process alignment, stakeholder guidance, and readiness for go-live, with targeted training oversight where required.

Role Focus

You will act as theUnifier NEC4 authority, working across project, commercial, and delivery teams to ensure system design, workflows, and ways of working are clearly understood and adopted. You will guide how Unifier supports NEC4 processes end to end, ensuring confidence, compliance, and consistent use post-go-live.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as SME forOracle Primavera Unifier NEC4 CEM, including Early Warnings, Compensation Events, Instructions, Programmes, Payments, Certificates, and Closeout.
  • Support business readiness for the transition from ASITE to Unifier, aligned to Business Change milestones and cutover plans.
  • Translate NEC4 business processes into clear system usage models and operating practices.
  • Advise project, commercial, and delivery teams on correct use of Unifier workflows and permissions.
  • Provide governance and assurance over Unifier-related materials, guidance, and user communications.
  • Support Super User networks and act as escalation point for process or system queries.
  • Monitor adoption, usage issues, and behavioural risks post-go-live, recommending corrective actions.
  • Input into reinforcement activity where gaps in understanding or compliance are identified.

Essential Skills and Experience

  • Strong hands-on experience withOracle Primavera Unifier(NEC4 or contract/event management use cases).
  • Background inproject controls, commercial management, or enterprise system delivery.
  • Deep understanding ofNEC4 contract processesand their application in large programmes.
  • Experience operating as asubject matter expertwithin major business or digital transformation programmes.
  • Ability to work across complex stakeholder groups including project teams, commercial functions, contractors, and consultants.
  • Experience in asset-heavy environments such asutilities, infrastructure, or construction.
  • Knowledge ofOracle Primavera Cloud or P6is advantageous.
  • Strong communication skills with the credibility to guide senior users and delivery teams.
Engineer Six Sigma
Bond Williams Limited
Oxford
Remote or hybrid
Mid - Senior
Private salary

An established engineering and laboratory-based organisation is seeking a Lean Six Sigma Consultant to drive operational excellence across the laboratory. This role focuses on process improvement, workflow optimisation, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce bottlenecks, and support sustainable growth. The Lean Six Sigma Consultant will work closely with laboratory teams to embed Lean Six Sigma methodologies, support strategic planning, and ensure operational improvements are delivered effectively and sustainably. Key Responsibilities Identify operational bottlenecks and opportunities for process improvement. Lead Lean Six Sigma projects across laboratory workflows, including sample processing, data handling, and reporting. Analyse current processes, gather and interpret data, and recommend solutions that enhance efficiency and quality. Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with laboratory and organisational objectives. Provide coaching, training, and guidance to laboratory staff on Lean Six Sigma principles and best practices. Monitor and report on process improvement metrics, ensuring initiatives deliver measurable results. Collaborate with other laboratories across Europe to share best practices and drive standardisation. Essential Criteria: Strong experience in Lean Six Sigma and operational improvement within laboratory, scientific, or engineering environments. Proven track record of delivering measurable process improvements. Ability to lead projects and influence across multiple teams. Strong analytical skills and experience with data-driven decision-making. Excellent communication and coaching skills. Willingness to travel occasionally within Europe. What This Role Offers The opportunity to work closely with senior leadership on high-impact operational transformation. Exposure to international laboratory operations and best practices. A role where your expertise directly shapes efficiency, capability, and the long-term success of the laboratory team. Bond Williams Professional Recruitment are an equal opportunity employer and operate as an Employment Business and Recruitment Agency

MiFID SME
Adecco
London
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£500/day - £600/day
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

MiFID/R Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Contract
Daily Rate: Up to £600 (inside IR35 via umbrella)
Contract Length: 6 months
Location: Canary Wharf, Greater London
Hybrid Working: Yes - 3 days onsite pw and 2 days remote pw

Are you an expert in MiFID/R regulations looking for your next challenge? Our client, a leading financial institution, is seeking a MiFID/R Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join their 1st line Risk and Control team. This role is pivotal in supporting the MiFID/R Regulatory Lead, focusing on the EU/UK Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation and Directive.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive and deliver impact analysis on regulatory changes and self-identified issues.
Perform comprehensive reviews of obligations and controls related to EU and UK MiFID/R, focusing on regulatory change mapping and management.
Support the Regulatory Lead in maintaining and updating the reference control library for MiFID/R obligations.

Qualifications & Skills:

Extensive knowledge of EU and UK MIFIR/MIFID II, particularly in transparency, transaction reporting, and data quality.
Experience implementing MiFID/R in large Tier 1 banks, with a focus on Markets businesses.
Active participation in industry forums to monitor changes to EU and UK MIFIR/MIFID II standards.
Strong understanding of controls versus processes, with the ability to analyse and recommend improvements.
Experience in assessing regulatory risks and controls, conducting gap analyses for compliance.
Ability to provide well-informed opinions on rule interpretations.
Capable of developing regulation artefacts and overseeing their implementation.
Exceptional attention to detail with strong documentation and audit trail skills.
Proven stakeholder engagement and management skills across various functions.
Strong analytical capabilities, especially in documenting data lineage.
Sound understanding of key processes within an Investment Bank.
Essential project management and change capabilities.
Ability to prioritise and multitask in a dynamic environment.

If you are passionate about driving regulatory compliance and possess the skills necessary to excel as a MiFID/R SME, we want to hear from you!

Apply Today!

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and expertise in MiFID/R regulations. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Note: This is a temporary contract position with a duration of 6 months. All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

SAP S/4 HANA Tester (Success Factors)
Hays Specialist Recruitment
Manchester
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£350/day
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

SAP Test Analyst - Hybrid SuccessFactors & S/4HANA

Public Cloud

Location: Fully Remote (Manchester once a month)

Contract Length: 3 months initial

£350 a day (Inside IR35)

Project Context

We are delivering a large-scale SAP-enabled transformation involving the implementation of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud and SAP SuccessFactors. The programme will modernise the core HR, Finance, Procurement, and Payroll capabilities to improve service delivery.As part of the internal test team, we are seeking an experienced SAP Test Analyst to work across both S/4HANA Public Cloud and SuccessFactors modules, with a strong focus on end-to-end process validation testing. This is for the UAT test phase.

Role Overview

You will be responsible for creating test scripts for business processes that span across HR, Finance, Procurement, and Payroll. The role requires strong experience in S4 deliveries, as well as the ability to understand the requirements of local government organisations.You will work closely with the SAP Test Manager, Business SMEs, SAP implementation partner, and council stakeholders to ensure the solution is fully tested and fit for purpose.

Essential Skills and Experience

  • Experience testing across SAP S/4HANA Cloud and SAP SuccessFactors environments. Any Public cloud is a desirable.
  • Good understanding of local authority business processes, including HR/payroll and finance/procurement/accounts payable.
  • Practical experience with end-to-end testing of integrated SAP landscapes.
  • Proven ability to write S4 HANA test scripts - preferably for local government structures and processes.
  • Strong experience in defect management and test life cycle documentation.
  • Understanding of data in SAP S4 deliveries - including master data and finance life cycle

Desirable Skills

  • Experience testing SuccessFactors to S/4HANA Public Cloud integrations.
  • Familiarity with SAP Cloud ALM (CALM), SAP Solution Manager, or equivalent test management tools.
  • ISTQB or equivalent testing qualification.
  • Experience delivering testing in a public sector transformation programme.

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Technical Program Manager & BA - Fintech (Fulltime / Contract)
Randstad Technologies Recruitment
London
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£400/day - £500/day

Role: Technical Program Manager & BA - Fintech DomainType: Fulltime / Contract (6 Months)
Location: London, UK
Working Model: Hybrid (2 Days in office per Week)

Fulltime Salary: 75K to 80K GBP per Annum
Contract Payrate: 400 - 500 GBP/day on INSIDE IR35 Umbrella

We are looking for a Technical Program Manager who doubles as a Technical BA to lead enterprise tech delivery.

Core Focus:

  • Manage: End-to-end delivery of Salesforce & Power Platform initiatives.
  • Analyze: Translate business needs into technical specs & user stories.

Must-Haves:

  • 5+ years exp. in Enterprise Tech delivery.
  • Strong hands-on knowledge of Salesforce & Microsoft Power Platform (Apps, Automate, BI).
  • Experience with API integrations & Agile (JIRA).

This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. Com

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Integration Business Analyst
VIQU IT
London
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£450/day - £550/day
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Integration Business Analyst 12-month contract London/Remote

I have a financial services customer who is looking for an experienced Integration Business Analyst to support the final stages of a discovery phase and take ownership of defining High-Level Designs (HLD) and progressing them into Low-Level Designs (LLD) for integrations within a new Cloud Cards Platform.

The ideal Business Analyst would have worked on Integration projects within the financial services sector and desirably have worked on Cloud Cards Platform migration.

Required Skills & Experience from the Business Analyst:

  • Strong experience as an Integration Business Analyst
  • Strong experience working in the Financial sector
  • Experience with integration architectures
  • Proven experience working with APIs (REST, JSON, synchronous/asynchronous patterns)
  • Strong understanding of Cards platforms and Cards domain concepts
  • Ability to produce clear, technically detailed HLD and LLD documentation
  • Experience working in cloud-based environments
  • Experience with a Cards platform migration to the cloud would be beneficial
  • Understanding of the Consumer Credit Act would be beneficial
  • Understanding of VISA Compliance rules would be beneficial

Key Responsibilities of the Business Analyst:

  • Support and complete final discovery activities where required
  • Translate business and technical requirements into HLD and LLD for integrations
  • Own end-to-end integration analysis across internal and third-party systems
  • Define API-based integration patterns and data flows
  • Work closely with Cloud, Cards platform, and integration architects
  • Identify risks, dependencies, and constraints within integration designs
  • Ensure designs align with security, performance, and scalability standards

The Integration Business Analyst is required to be onsite 2 days per week in Central London.

Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Connor Smal via the VIQU IT website.

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Technical Integration Consultant - Payments
Pontoon
Camberley
In office
Mid - Senior
Private salary

Role: Technical Integration Consultant - Payments
Location: Bromley OR Chester, fully onsite
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Contract Length: 12 months

Are you a dynamic and experienced Technical Integration Consultant looking to make an impact in the payments sector? Our client is on the lookout for an enthusiastic individual to join their team and lead the migration and implementation of Cash Management and Treasury solutions for their esteemed GPS clients. If you have a passion for client engagement and technical prowess, this role could be your next career highlight!

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a Technical Integration Consultant for CashPro Connect payments, you will:

Project Management: Take charge of implementing technical cash management solutions for our EMEA GPS client base, ensuring timely delivery through various connectivity methods, including CashPro File import, ‘host to Host’ channels, EBICS, and SWIFT.

Client Interaction: Engage directly with clients, managing stakeholder communications, project timelines, and status updates. You will be the go-to person for resolving issues and ensuring smooth project execution.

Coordination: Work closely with internal partners to expedite project resolutions, maintaining a seamless flow of information.

Testing and Verification: Oversee UAT file testing and Client production penny testing to ensure quality deliverables.

Core Skills We’re Looking For:

Client-Facing Experience: Proven experience in client-facing roles, showcasing excellent oral and written communication skills. You should be comfortable interacting with various stakeholders, from Senior Treasury Management to technical teams.

Technical Expertise: Familiarity with EDI and/or bulk file payment processing systems, as well as Global File/Message Networks like SWIFT or EBICS.

File Formatting Knowledge: Experience with XML ISO 20022 file formats (pain/camt/pacs) and/or SWIFT MT/MX messages.

Understanding of European Systems: Knowledge of various clearing systems in Europe and the payment options available is essential.

ERP and TMS Insight: Basic understanding of Clients’ ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and TMS (Treasury Management System) processes will be beneficial.

Organizational Skills: With multiple projects on the go, strong organization and project management skills are a must. You should thrive on quality, creativity, and teamwork.

Proactive Mindset: A self-motivated approach to identifying and promoting new processes and procedures to enhance risk control and accelerate time to revenue.

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and make a real impact in the payments industry, we want to hear from you! Apply now and become part of a vibrant team that’s redefining cash management solutions.

Apply Today! We’re excited to see how you can contribute to our client’s success!

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Data Modeller - Excel Calculator
Hays Technology
London
Fully remote
Junior - Mid
£300/day - £350/day
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Your new company
One of the large Public Sector Organisations in the UK
Your new role
Data Modeller - Excel Calculator
What you’ll need to succeed
My client is looking for a Data Modeller to support across a 4-week period before the end of the Financial Year - the role will entail developing two user-friendly Excel-based calculators:

  • Excel calculator development
  • Develop two user-friendly, Excel-based calculators for quantifying the nutrient reductions (in nitrogen and phosphorus) generated by:
  • Land Use Change - the conversion of land from uses associated with high nutrient exports (intensive agriculture) to uses associated with low nutrient exports (semi-natural greenspace).
  • Septic tank and PTP Upgrades - upgrading inefficient septic tanks or PTPs to more efficient PTP models. Natural England will provide a draft version of this calculator to be updated.
  • Use input datasets that have been provided by Natural England. These will include nutrient export coefficients derived from Farmscoper, soil type, and rainfall.
  • Provide precautionary nutrient reduction estimates (in kg of total nitrogen and total phosphorus/ha/year) based on a methodology specified by Natural England.
  • Ensure the calculators enable changes to input datasets that can be administered by Natural England in the future.
  • Written technical methodology
  • Document the methodology for calculating the nutrient reductions generated by the two measures in a format that ensures reproducibility by Natural England.
  • Detail all assumptions, limitations, and uncertainties.
  • User instructions
  • Write a set of clear user instructions to accompany each calculator that:
  • Provide step-by-step guidance for the user to input site-specific information.
  • Explain technical terms in plain, accessible language.
  • Follow Natural England’s accessibility requirements.

By the end of the four-week period, the Data Analyst will provide:

  • One calculator for quantifying the nutrient reductions generated by land use change.
  • One updated calculator for quantifying the nutrient reductions generated by septic tank and PTP upgrades.
  • Each calculator will be accompanied by:
  • Clear, step-by-step user instructions that meet Natural England’s accessibility standards.
  • Technical methodology to ensure reproducibility by Natural England. Including assumptions, uncertainties, and limitations.

What you’ll get in return
This is a 4-week remote engagement for someone to set up Excel Calculators, aiding the new FY.
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 about your career.

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Service Design Analyst
DGH Recruitment Ltd
London
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£70,000 - £80,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Service Design Analyst - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract - London (Hybrid) - 80,000 per annum

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Service Design Analyst to join our London based global professional services firm on a 12 month fixed term contract.

Key Responsibilities

Support delivery of a business professional transformation programme through service data analysis and portfolio-level service design support.
Assist in developing and maintaining the global service portfolio framework, including drafting templates and structured documentation.
Collate service requirements, capturing user feedback and insights to inform service design.
Consolidate service information to support the development of service blueprints and interaction models.
Create and maintain templates to enable consistent service design activities across enterprise and functional teams.
Analyse data to identify trends, gaps, risks, and optimisation opportunities, providing actionable insights to programme and project teams.
Develop and maintain service catalogues based on validated service data.
Support workshop design and facilitation activities, including process mapping sessions.
Contribute to business readiness assessments and transitional activities across workstreams.
Consolidate and validate data from multiple sources to ensure integrity and consistency.
Maintain documentation and support change and communication activities, including training materials and service playbooks.
Contribute to service-level impact assessments and transformation planning activities.

Key Experience

Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with experience interpreting and synthesising complex data.
Experience in process mapping and supporting structured service design activities.
Understanding of service design and operating model principles.
Experience contributing to customer journey mapping, persona development, or related service experience frameworks.
Proficiency in data visualisation and analysis tools, including Power BI and Excel.
Ability to generate insights that inform decision-making within transformation programmes.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across diverse teams.
Experience working within complex, global professional services or corporate environments.
Exposure to operating model transformation or large-scale change programmes.

Service Design Analyst - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract - London (Hybrid) - 80,000 per annum

In accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this position is advertised based upon DGH Recruitment Limited having first sought approval of its client to find candidates for this position.

DGH Recruitment Limited acts as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business

Business Analyst - Third Party Cyber Security
Tec Partners
London
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£530/day - £540/day
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Position: Business Analyst - Third Party Cyber Security Location: London or Reading 2 days p/week; 3 days remote

Type: Contract, Inside IR35, 6 Months

Rate: 540 p/day (umbrella rate)

We are seeking a Business Analyst to support a major third-party cyber security transformation programme. This role focuses on improving how the organisation manages supplier and vendor cyber security risk, helping to deliver a consistent, organisation-wide approach across all business units.

You will work with Procurement, Legal, Cyber Security, and Risk teams to define critical suppliers, design frameworks for assessing risk, and improve contractual and regulatory controls. Your work will contribute to stronger governance, better audit outcomes, and a sustainable, data-driven approach to third-party cyber risk.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement frameworks to identify, classify, and assess critical suppliers
  • Support business units in applying the framework and consolidating outputs into a group-wide view
  • Analyse contract language and support creation of standardised, risk-aligned clauses
  • Provide business analysis expertise across additional third-party cyber initiatives

Skills & Experience:

  • Proven ability to gather and translate requirements into structured outputs
  • Experience in risk, cyber, or procurement domains and designing frameworks/models
  • Strong analytical mindset with excellent stakeholder engagement skills
  • Familiarity with cyber security regulations (GDPR, NIS2, DORA) and third-party standards (ISO 27001/27036)

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys driving consistency, shaping processes, and supporting strategic cyber initiatives across an organisation.

Business Analyst - Manufacturing & Operational Technology
Tec Partners
London
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£530/day - £540/day
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Position: Business Analyst - Manufacturing & Operational Technology Location: London or Reading 2 days p/week; 3 days remote

Type: Contract, Inside IR35, 6 Months

Rate: 540 p/day (umbrella rate)

We are looking for a Business Analyst to join a major cyber security transformation programme. This role sits within the Operational Technology (OT) workstream, focusing on protecting and strengthening the systems that underpin large-scale manufacturing operations.

You will work closely with operational teams, technology functions, cyber security, and suppliers to translate complex operational and technical requirements into clear, actionable delivery artefacts. Your input will support the assessment, design, and rollout of OT security initiatives, helping to improve regulatory compliance, operational resilience, and long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyse existing OT processes, tools, and workflows to identify gaps and improvement opportunities
  • Support pilots, deployments, and site rollouts, capturing feedback and refining processes
  • Assist with supplier engagement, procurement documentation, and assurance of third-party deliverables
  • Contribute to embedding governance frameworks, operating models, and a sustainable security culture

Skills & Experience:

  • Strong business analysis skills with the ability to simplify complex information for operational teams
  • Awareness of OT/industrial systems (SCADA, PLCs, MES, HMI) and cyber security principles
  • Experience designing frameworks, models, or assessment criteria in risk, cyber, or operational contexts
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

This is a dynamic, multi-phase role for someone who enjoys shaping frameworks, driving consistency, and supporting large-scale transformation.

AI Data Analyst
Hays Technology
London
Hybrid
Junior - Mid
£250,000/day - £310,310/day
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Your new company
The client is a globally renowned consultancy.

Your new role
You will be documenting and assessing processes for AI augmentation.

What you’ll need to succeed

  • Previous experience in a Data and Analytics role in a large organisation
  • Hands-on experience and interest in AI
  • Experience doing process mapping and stakeholder management

What you’ll get in return
An exciting opportunity to join an international organisation in financial services. Furthermore, a competitive day rate inside IR35 for this role will be offered in addition to your own dedicated Hays Consultant to guide you through every step of the application process.

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 about your career.

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Test Analyst (SC Cleared)
Hays Technology
Shropshire
Remote or hybrid
Junior - Mid
£320,000/day - £358,358/day

Your new company
Working for a renowned multinational consulting company.

Your new role:
Test Analyst with active SC Clearance. (Role is located in the West Midlands)

You’ll work as part of an Agile delivery team, helping to plan and run testing across one or more projects. Your work will include reviewing requirements, identifying test scenarios, creating test scripts, preparing test data, and completing both Functional System Testing and Integration Testing. You will also support End-to-End testing.You’ll use Risk-Based Testing (RBT) to check that systems work as expected and record accurate test results. You’ll work closely with the delivery team and key stakeholders, provide regular updates, and highlight any risks or issues. The role also includes creating detailed test plans and reports.

What you’ll need to succeed:

  • SC Clearance (mandatory)
  • Experience using Talend (ETL tool)/ general ETL experience
  • Some experience testing Oracle RDS solutions
  • Strong skills in test data preparation
  • Experience in Functional System Testing
  • Familiarity with testing tools (e.g., Test Automation tools, Postman)
  • Background in Agile ways of working
  • Experience with Data Warehouses, Data Marts, and Data Migration
  • Ability to write Test Approach and Test Completion reports
  • Experience with JIRA and Confluence
  • Exposure to Test Management tools e.g Zephyr

What you’ll get in return
Flexible working options available.

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.

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Business Change - Green Badge
Experis
Cheltenham
In office
Mid - Senior
Private salary

Business Change Consultant

Must hold Active Green Badge

An opportunity is available for an experienced Business Change Consultant to support complex transformation programmes within secure environments. You will bring strong business change capability into technical and strategic programmes, ensuring delivery is structured, outcome focused, and aligned to stakeholder expectations.

The Role - Business Change Consultant

  • Deliver high quality client solutions as part of multi disciplinary transformation teams.
  • Support project delivery to ensure work is completed on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.
  • Lead and support requirements gathering, data processing, and technical report writing.
  • Facilitate workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions across business and technical audiences.
  • Support communications planning and change implementation activities.
  • Prepare business areas for transition into new operating models and ways of working.
  • Contribute to consultancy development, bids, and propositions.
  • Provide structured analytical support to resolve complex issues.

Key Skills and Experience

  • Experience delivering business change within technology led transformation programmes.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills across senior and operational levels.
  • Experience analysing complex business problems and designing practical solutions.
  • Knowledge of business change models, tools, and transformation techniques.
  • Experience guiding organisations through structured change.
  • Workshop facilitation and communications planning capability.
  • Ability to produce concise, high quality documentation and reports.
  • Strong problem solving skills with a systematic and analytical approach.

Desirable Certifications

  • APMG Change Management Practitioner.
  • PROSCI Practitioner.
  • MSP or equivalent programme accreditation.

This role suits a confident and adaptable Business Change Consultant who builds trusted relationships, focuses on outcomes, and operates effectively in complex delivery environments.

To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button

Business Analyst
Adecco
London
In office
Mid - Senior
Private salary
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Job Title: Business Analyst
Contract Length: 6 Months (Potential for extension)
Working Pattern: Full Time

Location: London

About Us:
Our client is a leading organisation in the Financial Services sector, dedicated to driving operational efficiency and compliance. We are seeking a Business Analyst (BA) to join their dynamic team for a fixed-term contract. This role is pivotal in supporting the client onboarding process and ensuring that regulatory requirements are met.

Role Overview:
As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in understanding and assessing the evolving needs of the business. You will analyse the impacts of changes, document requirements, and facilitate communication between stakeholders. If working on regulatory projects, you will translate EMEA regulatory requirements into actionable business requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the current client onboarding process (as-is) and identify gaps to define the desired future state (to-be).
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Front Office, Middle Office, Operations, and Technology) to elicit and document business and functional requirements with full traceability.
  • Facilitate workshops, conduct impact assessments, and drive successful project execution.
  • Create clear documentation, including Business Requirements Documents (BRDs) and process diagrams, to communicate findings effectively.
  • Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure delivered features align with documented requirements.
  • Work closely with Project Managers to ensure timely and effective delivery of project outcomes.
  • Present findings at Steering Committees, translating complex data and regulatory implications clearly for senior management.
  • Communicate with internal colleagues to understand current practises and processes, and identify areas for change.
  • Use data modelling practises to analyse findings and propose strategic and operational improvements.
  • Document processes, system changes, and governance requirements for any changes introduced.
  • Support QA, testing, and delivery of changes while addressing any issues that arise.

What You Bring:

  • Degree level education, with professional BA qualifications desirable.
  • Proven experience in the end-to-end client onboarding journey within financial services.
  • Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements, including KYC and AML.
  • Ability to facilitate workshops and engage cross-functional teams effectively.
  • Excellent documentation skills and the ability to present complex data clearly to senior stakeholders.
  • Experience leading UAT and ensuring alignment with business requirements.
  • Strong relationship-building and communication skills (both written and verbal).
  • Knowledge of financial services, markets, and banking activities, along with the surrounding regulatory framework.
  • Demonstrated success in delivering projects within financial services, particularly those impacted by regulatory change.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and work collaboratively while also taking the initiative.

What We Offer:

  • An opportunity to work with a forward-thinking organisation in the Financial Services industry.
  • A collaborative environment where your insights and contributions will be valued.
  • Competitive compensation and the chance to develop your skills in a dynamic team.

Join us in making a difference!
Our client is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

IT Project Manager
Rubicon Consulting
Hertford
In office
Mid - Senior
Private salary
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a IT Project Manager on a 6 month contract based in Hertfordshire.

Role Summary

Reporting to the IT Programme Manager, the Project Manager’s role is to deliver multiple concurrent ICT projects through the full lifecycle within the agreed time, budget, and quality criteria.

The Project Manager will plan, execute, and finalise IT projects according to the governance criteria of the organisation. This includes acquiring resources, coordinating the efforts with various teams, and liaising with 3rd parties such as contractors, consultants, or vendors to deliver according to the plan.

The role encompasses aspects of Business Analysis, Project Management and Test Management.

Key Responsibilities & essential skills

  • Define and manage project scope, milestones and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with IT Management Team and stakeholders.
  • Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely fashion.
  • 5 days a week on site
  • Liaise with various stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
  • Plan and schedule project timelines using appropriate tools.
  • Track activities, project milestones and deliverables against the project plan providing regular and accurate reporting to stakeholders.
  • Prepare and maintain all project management products and ensure appropriate project controls are consistently applied.
  • Coordinate and manage multiple suppliers in the delivery of projects
  • Collaborate with analysts, designers, and system owners in testing new solutions.
  • Ensure that project risks and issues are accurately captured, quantified and managed
  • Production of technical, functional, training, communications and other deliverables as required
  • Requirement gathering and definition when required
  • Coordination of system and user acceptance testing

Our Company

Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time!

IT Project Manager
ECS Resource Group Ltd
Watford
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£450/day - £500/day

Location: Horsham or Watford (Hybrid)
Contract: 6 Months

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to join a large, well-established organisation delivering multiple concurrent ICT projects within a structured governance environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a delivery-focused Project Manager who thrives in complex environments and is confident managing full lifecycle technology projects from initiation through to successful deployment.

The Role

Reporting to the IT Programme Manager, you will be responsible for delivering multiple IT projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.

You will work closely with internal technical teams, business stakeholders, and third-party suppliers to ensure effective coordination and delivery.

This role combines elements of:

  • Project Management
  • Business Analysis
  • Test Management
  • Vendor & Stakeholder Management

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of ICT projects
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans
  • Manage budgets, risks, issues, and dependencies
  • Ensure adherence to governance and reporting frameworks
  • Coordinate cross-functional technical teams
  • Manage third-party vendors and suppliers
  • Support business analysis activities where required
  • Oversee testing phases and ensure quality assurance

Required Experience

  • Proven experience delivering multiple concurrent IT projects
  • Azure experiance
  • ArcGis Experiance
  • Strong stakeholder and supplier management skills
  • Experience working within structured governance frameworks
  • Solid understanding of full project lifecycle delivery
  • Ability to operate effectively in complex organisational environments

Desirable

  • Prince2 and/or Agile certification
  • Experience across infrastructure or enterprise systems projects

This role would suit a confident, delivery-focused Project Manager who can balance governance discipline with practical execution.

If you are available for a March start and looking for your next contract opportunity, please apply with your updated CV.

ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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