Job Title: OpenShift Architect
Location: Sheffield, UK (2-3 Days Onsite)
Job Type: Contract Inside IR35 Role

This is a hybrid architect/engineer role requiring deep, hands-on expertise across the OpenShift platform.
The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, building, and embedding enterprise solutions and business processes on our new OpenShift platform.
You will work closely with technical and business stakeholders to shape platform capabilities, enable application teams, and ensure the delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, architect, and implement enterprise-grade solutions on Red Hat OpenShift.
Lead the development and rollout of business and technical processes on the OpenShift platform.
Provide hands-on engineering support for platform build, configuration, and optimisation.
Define platform standards, patterns, and best practices. Support application onboarding, containerisation, and migration to OpenShift.
Design and implement CI/CD and GitOps pipelines. Implement security, governance, and compliance controls across the platform.
Optimise platform performance, availability, and scalability. Collaborate with product owners, developers, and operations teams.
Troubleshoot complex platform and infrastructure issues. Produce and maintain technical documentation and architecture artefacts.

Required Skills:

Experience Strong experience as an OpenShift Architect or Senior OpenShift Engineer.
Deep knowledge of Red Hat OpenShift (OCP) architecture, installation, and operations. Strong hands-on Kubernetes expertise.
Experience designing and building enterprise container platforms.
Solid experience with CI/CD and GitOps tools (ArgoCD, Tekton, Jenkins, GitHub/GitLab). Experience with container technologies (Docker, Podman, Helm

We are seeking a Technology Resilience Specialist to play a key role in strengthening organisational resilience across applications, infrastructure, data, and operations. This role will drive critical resilience initiatives, improve our recovery capabilities, and help shape the long‑term resilience strategy.
Key Responsibilities

Lead the implementation of Resilience Deep Dive and Resilience Improvement processes within ServiceNow Continual Improvement Management (CIM).
Investigate and analyse resilience vulnerability data to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
Design and support the migration from existing in‑house Technology Vulnerability Management tools to ServiceNow Integrated Risk Management (IRM).
Contribute to strategic initiatives focused on Double Failure Resilience and Mass Disaster Recovery (DR) scenarios.
Redefine and embed Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) across the organisation.
Develop and promote an organisational approach to SLIs, SLOs, Error Budgets, and Availability Management.
Support and help shape the wider Technology Resilience Strategy, covering application, infrastructure, security, data, observability, operations, and culture.

What you need to do now

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Service Now Developer, ideally with current DV or SC Security Clearance is required to support our central government client on implementing solutions on the ServiceNow platform to support business processes and improve service delivery.

The ServiceNow Developer will be tasked with customising and optimising ServiceNow applications, building new features, and integrating the platform with internal and external systems.

ServiceNow Developer- SC Security Clearance- Essential Experience

Strong ServiceNow Scripting skills with the ability to work across multiple ServiceNow modules, leveraging APIs, and delivering automation that enhances efficiency and user experience.
Capability to design, develop, and configure ServiceNow applications, workflows, forms, UI policies, client scripts, and business rules.
Ability to customise existing modules such as ITSM, ITOM, ITBM, HRSD, CSM.
Experience of building custom applications using ServiceNow Studio, Flow Designer, and App Engine.
Ability Develop and maintain client-side (JavaScript, GlideForm) and Server Side (GlideRecord, GlideSystem) scripts.
Experience of implementing automation using flows, Scripting, orchestration, and integration tools.
Experience of developing integrations using REST, SOAP, MID Server, Integration Hub, and
Hands on experience developing on the ServiceNow platform
Strong knowledge of JavaScript, ServiceNow Scripting, and ServiceNow API usage.
Experience with workflow development, UI customization, Flow Designer, and App Engine.
Understanding of ServiceNow data models, ACLs, roles, and platform security.
Experience with REST/SOAP integrations and common authentication frameworks (OAuth, Basic Auth).
Current DV Security Clearance or SC Security Clearance or have the ability to undergo security clearance.

ServiceNow Developer- SC Security Clearance - Desirable Experience

ServiceNow certifications (CSA, CAD, CIS in ITSM/ITOM/others).
Knowledge of ITIL processes and service management best practices.
Experience with Agile/Scrum delivery.
Familiarity with DevOps pipelines and source control (Git, GitLab, Azure DevOps).

6 month contract with scope to extend up to 24 months
Hybrid working with 3 days per week on site at Milton Keynes
Inside IR35 £580.00 PER DAY

InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Principal Product Security Engineer

12 Month Contract

(Hybrid, 2-3 days per week on site) - Frimley, Barrow or Weymouth Based

£85.40 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35

This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UKs leading Defence companies based in Frimley. Hybrid, 2-3 days per week on site.

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications
Knowledge:
* The PSA Principal Engineer will have a good understanding of the applicable regulations, standards, policies and guidance on information risk management, to be able to identify, analyse and evaluate information risks.
* They will be able to document and present risk management options to the business and participate in discussions.
* Good understanding of information security principles and is able to advise on the potential impact to Product Systems.
* Knowledge of security related activities required to support the engineering lifecycle with experience of operating in the phase relevant to the role.
* The PSA Principal Engineer will have a working knowledge of the cyber security and information assurance marketplace, including products, suppliers and key threats, and will also have an understanding of the direction of potential future technologies.
Proven experience of assessing and managing information risk in line with industry good practice.
* Experience of assessing and advising on controls to support Product Safety.
* Proven experience of applying Product Security/Information Security concepts to applicable technologies within the environment (or similar).
* Supports and contributes to information security professional bodies and industry forums.
* Can demonstrate experience of mentoring and/or providing support to others.

Skills:

• They will be able to speak knowledgably and credibly with customer, user and internal stakeholders to explain the causes of information risks, their likelihood and potential operational and business impacts.
• Experience of Product Security Engineering activities in the defence, maritime or closely linked domain.
• Can demonstrate continuous improvement, professional development and awareness of current industry good practice.

Qualifications:
* Degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant STEM subject or Information Security related.
* Holds NCSC CCP SIRA status (or able to achieve)
* Is a member of a professional institute

For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply.

Wastewater Design Engineer (Contract)Rate: £500 per day
Location: UK (Hybrid/Remote options depending on candidate)
Contract: Ongoing
Start: ASAP

A leading Tier 1 utilities contractor is seeking an experienced Wastewater Design Engineer to support major infrastructure programmes. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a high-performing team delivering critical water & wastewater projects across the UK.

We are looking for a design-trained engineer with a strong background working on wastewater treatment, networks, or infrastructure schemes ideally with experience from the major water frameworks (e.g., Thames Water, Severn Trent, Anglian Water, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water) or similar top-tier utility environments.

You will play a key technical role reviewing, challenging, and refining design packages before final submission to client partners, ensuring quality, compliance, and constructability.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and assess wastewater design packages for accuracy, safety, and compliance
• Identify design clashes, risks, and opportunities for optimisation
• Provide technical engineering input to ensure buildability and cost-effectiveness
• Liaise closely with internal engineering teams and external design consultants
• Ensure all documentation meets standards before final submission
• Support continuous improvement in design processes and quality assurance

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience in wastewater design within major utilities projects
• Experience working with or for Tier 1 water companies (e.g., Thames Water etc.)
• Strong technical understanding of wastewater treatment, networks, pumps, civils or MEICA elements
• Engineering-trained with hands-on design background (Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, or Water Engineering preferred)
• Ability to review, correct, and refine designs prior to client submission
• Strong communication skills and attention to technical detail

Why Apply?

• Work with a respected contractor delivering flagship water & wastewater schemes
• Opportunity to influence high-value design packages
• Stable, long-term contracting opportunity
• Competitive £300/day rate
• Join a collaborative, technically focused team

Certain Advantage is hiring for a Lead Requirements Engineer SME based in the Warwickshire area.
This role is on a contract basis and is site-based.
The Company
Were working with a Manufacturing business that blends British craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation to create luxury vehicles that redefine performance and style.
Does this sound like your next career move?
If youre ambitious to grow, this may be your next role.
Would you like to be responsible for the creation, development and maintenance of electrical efficiency requirements?

The Role:
This role is for a Lead Requirements Engineer SME someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. Youll be results-oriented and driven to succeed.
Youll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for:

• Requirements Authoring
• Test Case Authoring
• Cross-Functional Communication
• Change Management

The Individual
Were looking for people who can show:

• Writing and managing technical requirements
• Stakeholder management
• Requirements management tools (e.g. Dassault TRM, IBM DOORS)
• Systems engineering principles and V-model development processes

The Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate of around £34 per hour
• Training and Development

Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today.

Working with Certain Advantage
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We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, IT and Engineering. If this job isnt for you, head to certainadvantage.co.uk and register for job alerts and career guidance tips.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We require 1 Electrical (Vetronics) Engineer to join our team in Gateshead. The initial assignment will be for 6 months.

The individual would be expected to work a minimum 40 hours over 5 days each week. The role would be hybrid, so weekly site attendance is expected. Some occasional travel to Telford might be required.

They will be getting involved in the design & integration of equipment at the system and sub-system levels. This is a varied role which will expose lots of different vehicles and systems.

This is a demanding role, requiring close liaison between Engineering teams, Vetronics Team Leader and suppliers.

Significant drive and energy, strong systems engineering skills, and the ability to deliver a diverse programme to demanding time, target cost and quality requirements are essential attributes to succeed.

The individual will be required to work across geographical and cultural divides to draw together a comprehensive engineering capability that will derive balanced system solutions.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

Produce drawings, schemes, design specifications, technical plans, reports and any other technical outputs, which simultaneously fulfil contractual requirements and contribute to cost-effective design.
Assisting in the validation of any systems / equipment, which may include the generation of test schedules, test and integration plans and the writing/investigation of technical reports.
Provide support to engineering input to Customer submissions, including assistance in the development of task estimates.
Liaise with Suppliers to ensure compliance with technical requirements and quality standards.
Maintain an up to date understanding of technical / engineering developments and apply this knowledge appropriately to the projects in hand.
Schedule own work to meet target timescales and budget demands.
Perform self-verification of own tasks to ensure completeness and quality of information.
Undertake cross-checking of peers’ and subordinates’ work to ensure completeness and quality of information.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE
Degree / HND or equivalent qualification or experience in Electrical Engineering
Electrical engineering knowledge using 3D & 2D software (ideally CREO or NX)
Working knowledge of drawing standards (e.g. BS8888) and the application of geometric tolerances.
Design of components and systems for new products and to support on-going product development
Ability to adopt innovative approaches to technical solutions and processes.
Flexible in approach to work ensuring delivery is achieved.
Competent in the use of Microsoft based products (Excel, Word and Project)
Good problem solving skills.
It is desirable to have an understanding of the basic requirements specified in Def Stan 61-5 Part 6 (Nominal 12V and 24V DC Electrical Systems in Military Platforms) and Def Stan 59-411 (Electromagnetic Compatibility).
It is desirable to have experience of the E3 electrical design package.

Solution Architect / Senior Solution Architect

The Solution Architect will lead the design and delivery of technology solutions supporting a large-scale real estate programme, with a particular focus on Yardi and/or ARGUS platforms. The role ensures that investment modelling, asset management, property operations, and financial systems are integrated into a scalable, secure, and future-proof architecture aligned to business strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Solution Design

• Own end-to-end solution architecture for real estate systems across investment, asset management, finance, and property operations.
• Design and govern solutions involving Yardi (Property / Asset Management) and ARGUS (Investment Modelling & Valuation).
• Define integration patterns between Yardi, ARGUS, ERP, data platforms, reporting tools, and downstream applications.
• Produce high-quality architecture artefacts (HLDs, LLDs, data flows, integration diagrams, security models).

Platform & Integration

• Lead the design of data flows between ARGUS investment models and Yardi operational and financial systems.
• Architect APIs, middleware, ETL pipelines, and event-based integrations where appropriate.
• Ensure consistent master data management across properties, leases, tenants, and financials.
• Support cloud and SaaS-based architectural approaches (Azure / AWS preferred).

Stakeholder & Delivery Collaboration

• Partner with Real Estate Asset Managers, Investment Teams, Finance, Property Operations, and Technology Delivery teams.
• Translate business and regulatory requirements into robust technical designs.
• Support delivery teams through build, testing, deployment, and post-implementation assurance.
• Act as the primary architectural point of contact for vendors and system integrators

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect on complex enterprise programmes.
• Hands-on architectural experience with Yardi and/or ARGUS Enterprise.
• Strong understanding of real estate investment, asset management, and property operations.
• Experience integrating SaaS platforms with ERP, finance, and data systems.
• Solid knowledge of API-led architecture, data integration, and system interoperability.

Desirable

• Experience working within REITs, real estate investment firms, or property management organisations.
• Knowledge of real estate financial concepts (IRR, NPV, cash flows, lease structures).
• Familiarity with data & analytics platforms (Power BI, Tableau, Snowflake, BigQuery).

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

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6-12 Month Contract

Leatherhead, Surrey

Start – ASAP

Outside IR35

Working pattern - 4 days in the office, 1 day remotely.

We are looking for a Power systems studies engineer to support onshore projects with our client delivering on complex energy, infrastructure and government projects. They offer exposure to major international programmes within a technically strong and collaborative environment.

Skills / Experience

• To include captive power generation, with or without grid connection
• Studies will include equipment sizing, load flow, short circuit, dynamic motor starting, harmonic studies, arc flash & transient stability
• Tasks will include running power system studies and overseeing third party vendors
• Provide power system studies for projects including EMT software.
• Intermediate know-how using ETAP software

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Power System Studies Engineers looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

SPEN are looking for a Senior Engineer to join them on contract basis, based in Prenton.

Role: Senior Engineer
Business: Scottish Power Energy Networks
Duration: 12 month initial contract with scope of extension
Location: Prenton, CH43 3ET/hybrid style working
Rate: Inside IR35, Umbrella and PAYE options available

Role
The position of Senior Engineer (Delivery) sits within SP Energy Networks 132kV Projects team delivering our RIIO-ED2 business plan.
In this role you will manage personal objectives to ensure the safe and timely delivery of the department work programme including design, planning and construction.
Assist in the statutory obligations of the department by developing solutions and work programmes.

What you’ll be doing

• Contribute to the development / delivery of a portfolio of complex capital projects, ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and adherence to budget, quality, and timelines.
• Drive performance and efficiency by identifying and implementing innovation, value engineering, and best practices to outperform price control targets.
• Develop and manage project programmes.
• Managing a range of multi-discipline internal teams and external contractors and ensuring delivery of key project outputs in line with business targets.
• Ensure safe and compliant construction delivery, maintaining operational access and mitigating environmental risks.
• Deliver quality outcomes - oversee testing, handover, and ensure accurate asset data entry into corporate systems.
• Promote continuous improvement through lessons learned, project reviews, and sharing best practices across the wider portfolio.

What you’ll bring

• Knowledge of infrastructure planning and consenting requirements.
• Understanding of health, safety, and environmental legislation, particularly CDM regulations.
• Managing stakeholders and Governance for allocated projects.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams and stakeholders without direct line authority.
• Strategic problem-solving skills - able to devise solutions for complex challenges and drive efficiency.
• Excellent organisational and planning capability, managing long-term, multi-year projects and multi-disciplinary resources.
• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement, ensuring best practice adoption across the portfolio.
• Driving license (travel across SPEN locations required).

Minimum Criteria

• Proven experience in complex project development/delivery, preferably within electrical infrastructure or transmission/distribution projects.
• Degree in Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent experience).

Duration: 6 Months contractLocation: Gaydon, UK
The RoleAs a Cockpit system Lead Engineer responsible forend-to-end development of Cockpit plastic trimsfrom concept through launch.managing technical delivery, supplier coordination, and attribute validation to ensure that seat systems meet OEMs standards for comfort, safety, aesthetics, and innovationevaluating and implementing cost reduction (VAVE) proposalsRoles and responsibilities:Design & DevelopmentCreate CAD models and engineering drawings for cockpit plastic trims.Apply DFMEA, DFA, and DFM principles to ensure manufacturability and robustness.Collaborate with styling teams to translate design intent into feasible engineering solutions.Material & Process ExpertiseSelect appropriate plastics (ABS, PP, PC-ABS, fiber-reinforced composites) for trims.Work with suppliers on injection molding, compression molding, and finishing processes.Ensure compliance with BSR (Buzz, Squeak, Rattle), NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness), and regulatory standards.Validation & TestingOversee performance testing for durability, thermal stability, and crash safety.Ensure trims meet global regulatory requirements (EU, US, India).Cross-Functional CollaborationWork with interior design, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams.Support programme delivery and resolve engineering issues during prototype and production phases.Ensure alignment with global regulatory standards and customer expectations.Manage the cost and weight of the system as per vehicle targets.Your ProfileExperience: 8 to 10 years in automotive Cockpit plastics or interior plastic trim design and development.Strong knowledge of plastic injection molding, compression molding, and finishing processes.Familiarity with CATIA V5/V6 or other CAD tools.Understanding of NVH, safety, and regulatory requirements for cockpit trims.

Role Title: OCI Migration Engineer
Location: Wokingham Hybrid - 50/50
Duration: 6 months contract
Rate: (Apply online only) per day - Umbrella only

Candidates must hold active SC clearance or be eligible and willing to undergo the relevant checks.

Role Description:

• Experienced in delivering complex, multi?stream IT programmes end?to?end, across large cross functional technical teams, ensuring scope, timelines, and outcomes are achieved in line with organisational priorities.
• Knowledge of and experience in IT networks, security and identity domains is desirable.
• Accountable for establishing and maintaining programme governance, including decision?making forums, reporting, assurance activities, and compliance with regulatory or organisational standards.
• Accountable for maintaining, an integrated programme plan (OCI transition plan, OCI apps migration (core apps), apps disposition (non-core apps), network, security & identity, managing critical paths, inter programme and project dependencies, and resource allocation to enable predictable delivery.
• Accountable for orchestration and outcomes for cross functional workshops, with internal teams, 3rd party suppliers and partners.
• Accountable for managing senior stakeholders and communication, ensuring clarity of priorities, timely escalation, and alignment across business, technology, and external partners acting as ‘the voice’ of delivery status and delivery performance.
• Accountable for programme financial management, including budget setting, forecasting, tracking spend, managing commercial contracts, and ensuring value for money.
• Accountable for proactive identification and management of risks, issues, and dependencies, driving mitigation actions and ensuring programme stability.
• Accountable for adopting and embedding appropriate IT delivery methodologies, ensuring teams operate effectively using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid models aligned to programme needs.
• Accountable for leading and motivating cross?functional delivery teams, ensuring clarity of roles, strong collaboration, and consistent progress towards milestones.
• Accountable for driving supplier performance and applying strong commercial acumen, ensuring vendors deliver to contracted outcomes, managing SLAs and commercial risks, and securing value for money throughout the supplier lifecycle
• Accountable for analysing complex information landscapes, using data?driven insights to inform decisions, resolve ambiguity, and maintain programme direction.
• Accountable for engagement and alignment with business change team, ensuring technology delivery translates into positive organisational / end user outcomes.

625 a day (Inside IR35)
6 Months
Hybrid (1 day onsite)

Currently seeking an experienced Microsoft 365 Engineer to support and maintain its enterprise Microsoft 365 platform during a period of significant transformation across the Digital Workplace. This role sits within IT Services and will provide business-as-usual 2nd and 3rd line support across core Microsoft 365 services, while also contributing to key strategic initiatives including the rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot, the transition from Zoom to Microsoft Teams, and ongoing governance and support of the Power Platform.This is a hands-on operational and engineering role within a large, complex Microsoft 365 environment. We are looking for a contractor with strong hands-on Microsoft 365 engineering and operational support experience in enterprise-scale environments.

Essential:

• Proven experience working as a Microsoft 365 Engineer in a large or complex organisation
• Strong hands-on experience supporting and administering core Microsoft 365 services, including Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, and Exchange Online
• Strong troubleshooting and 2nd/3rd line support experience across Microsoft 365 services
• Experience of working in complex environments
• Experience supporting collaboration platform migrations (e.g., Zoom to Teams, tenant migrations, or similar)
• Experience administering and supporting Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate), including governance and environment management
• Experience configuring and maintaining Microsoft 365 tenant settings
• Experience working in operational support roles alongside project delivery
• Strong documentation and knowledge transfer capabilities

Highly desirable:

• Experience supporting or enabling Microsoft 365 Copilot
• Experience working in Higher Education, Public Sector, or similarly complex organisations
• Experience with Entra ID (Azure AD), identity and access management, and integration with Microsoft 365
• Understanding of Microsoft 365 security and compliance capabilities
• Experience supporting Teams telephony, meetings, and collaboration optimisation
• Relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g., MS-700, MS-100/101, or equivalent)

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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.

Rate: 565
Clearance required: BPSS + SC ACTIVE
Location: Croydon - as and when for important meetings

"The Delivery Manager is accountable for the end-to-end delivery of the clients Core Cloud services, ensuring platforms, products, and supplier outcomes are delivered on time, within tolerance, and to production-grade standards.
This is not a ceremonial Agile role. It is a hands-on delivery leadership position operating in a high-assurance, multi-supplier, politically visible environment. You will be expected to control risk, expose reality early, and keep delivery moving despite ambiguity, dependency churn, and security constraints.
Key Responsibilities
Delivery & Execution

• Own delivery across one or more Core Cloud workstreams (platform, migration, security uplift, tooling, or service onboarding).
• Translate strategy, roadmaps, and funding intent into executable delivery plans with clear milestones, dependencies, and tolerances.
• Drive delivery through discovery, alpha, beta, and live phases without losing momentum.
• Actively manage delivery risk, technical debt, and operational constraints

Stakeholder & Governance Management

• Operate confidently across the clients senior stakeholders, DDaT leadership, architects, security teams, and commercial functions.
• Run delivery governance forums with clarity and pace, focusing on decisions, not theatre.
• Provide clear, honest delivery reporting (RAG, risks, mitigations, forecast confidence).
• Challenge optimism bias and escalate early when delivery is at risk.

Multi-Supplier & Team Leadership

• Coordinate delivery across multiple suppliers and internal teams, ensuring clear ownership and zero gaps.
• Enable engineering teams by removing blockers rather than adding process drag.
• Foster a delivery culture that values predictability, quality, and operational readiness.

Agile, Lean & Assurance Alignment

• Apply Agile pragmatically using Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid approaches as appropriate.

• Ensure delivery aligns with GDS Service Manual, the clients assurance gates, and NCSC expectations.

• Balance speed with assurance

• Financial & Commercial Awareness

• Track delivery against funding envelopes and call out burn-rate risks early.

• Support commercial governance, change control, and scope management.

• Ensure value is demonstrable, not implied.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience delivering large-scale cloud or platform programmes in complex environments.
• Strong background in public sector digital delivery, ideally within central government.
• Demonstrable experience managing multi-supplier delivery under tight assurance constraints.
• Comfortable working with cloud platforms (AWS) and understanding modern DevOps delivery models.
• Strong grasp of delivery metrics, forecasting, dependency management, and risk control.
• Confident communicator who can challenge senior stakeholders constructively.
• Experience working under security, compliance, and regulatory constraints.

Desirable Experience

• Experience delivering or operating core cloud, shared platforms, or landing zones.
• Familiarity with the clients governance, GDS assessments, or cross-government platforms.
• Exposure to FinOps, platform reliability, or live service operations.
• Experience supporting migration programmes or large-scale onboarding.

‘This role requires additional vetting, which means this could take longer than our normal onboarding process. You will require additional vetting for this position, which means the process can take longer than the usual onboarding process with Capgemini. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any queries.’

Application Architect / Technical Architect - CI/CD & DevSecOps (Defence)

Location: Hampshire

• Outside IR35

Overview

We’re hiring a Technical/Application Architect specialising in CI/CD and DevSecOps to design and lead secure delivery pipelines in a military IT environment. This is a hands-on architecture role focused on building hardened, compliant, enterprise-grade delivery platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver secure CI/CD pipelines
• Lead DevSecOps strategy and standards
• Design pipelines for secure, restricted, and air-gapped environments
• Define reusable pipeline frameworks and templates
• Embed security-by-design across delivery
• Act as senior technical authority across platforms and programmes

Essential Skills

• Enterprise CI/CD architecture experience
• Strong DevSecOps background
• Tooling: GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps
• Containers: Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift
• IaC: Terraform, Ansible, Helm
• Secure pipeline design experience
• Scripting: Python, Bash, PowerShell

Desirable

• Defence/military/government programme experience
• Air-gapped systems & secure environments
• MOD/NATO frameworks

Directorate: Strategy & Innovation
Contract Type: 18 Months Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 36
Salary: 71,713 - 79,409
Location: Colindale
Closing Date: Midnight March 9th 2026

About Barnet Council
Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do.

About the role
This is an exciting time to join Barnet as we grow our Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) capabilities and accelerate our digital transformation journey. We’re investing in smarter services, better use of data, modern technology, and you’ll play a key part in shaping this future.

We’re looking for an exceptional Solution Architect to help shape Barnet’s technology future and play a strategic role in driving our digital, data and AI transformation.
As part of the Insight & Intelligence Hub, you’ll lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure and cost-effective technology solutions across the council. You’ll be responsible for setting the architectural direction for our 5year technology investment strategy. Ensuring our systems, platforms and AI tooling align with business needs, emerging technologies and industry best practice.
This is a high impact role with visibility across the organisation. You’ll influence senior leaders, guide major technology decisions, and help create a modern, integrated architecture that supports better services and outcomes for residents.
This is a hybrid role. You will be expected o attend monthly in-person team days in our Colindale office.
We also come into the office to meet service stakeholders, work together on collaboration, discovery and user testing sessions and department days.
Please click here to download the Job description for this role.

About you
You’re an experienced and strategic technology leader who thrives on solving complex problems and shaping modern enterprise architectures. You combine deep technical expertise with strong stakeholder influence and the ability to communicate in a clear, business focused way.
You will bring:

• Extensive experience delivering enterprise wide architecture within complex, multisupplier environments.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure, cloud platforms, networking, applications, AI, RPA and data platforms.
• Confidence designing and governing complex solutions, creating both high-level blueprints and low-level technical specifications.
• Ability to translate user and business needs into functional and nonfunctional requirements.
• Experience horizonscanning, evaluating emerging technologies and advising senior leadership on strategic adoption.
• Expertise in IT architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF) and familiarity with modern engineering practices such as cloudnative, data driven and AIenabled architectures.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot legacy and modern systems alike.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with proven experience influencing senior stakeholders.
  If you’re motivated by innovation, transformation and designing solutions that make a tangible difference, this role offers both challenge and impact at scale.
  In this role, you will:
• Set the strategic technical architecture direction for the council’s multiyear technology investment plan.
• Research, evaluate and design complex information systems, infrastructure solutions and data platforms.
• Lead the design of AI and automation solutions, advising on safe, effective adoption of emerging technologies.
• Review and assure designs from third parties, ensuring alignment to corporate and industry standards.
• Conduct feasibility studies and provide recommendations on proposed IT developments, including risks, costs and benefits.
• Translate business requirements into clear technical specifications, both functional and nonfunctional.
• Develop high-level architectural blueprints and refine these into detailed designs during implementation.
• Work closely with cyber security, information governance and ICT teams to ensure compliance and security standards are embedded in all solutions.
• Lead the development of technical standards, architectural principles and long-term roadmaps.
• Negotiate with stakeholders to balance user needs, technical constraints, timelines and budgets.
• Provide expert advice throughout the full lifecycle of projects, from discovery to delivery.
  You’ll play a crucial role in enabling significant organisational savings, improving service delivery and driving forward innovation across Barnet.

What we offer

• 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
• Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time
• A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
• Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance

How to apply
Read the job description and person specification before clicking ‘Apply’ to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact James Rapkin, Head of Organisational Insight & Intelligence,

Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening.

To deliver Barnet Council’s commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at (url removed)

All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.

Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.

Directorate: Strategy & Innovation
Contract Type: 18 Months Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 36
Salary: 62,766 - 69,984
Location: Colindale
Closing Date: Midnight March 9th 2026

About Barnet Council
Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do.

About the role
We’re looking for a Technical Transition Manager to lead the technical elements of Barnet’s move from a longterm outsourced IT service model to a modern, hybrid delivery approach. This is a pivotal role, responsible for planning and delivering the transition of key systems, platforms, and services to new suppliers or inhouse teams while ensuring continuity, security, and value for money.
You’ll coordinate complex technical change, manage risks and dependencies, and work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth and well governed transitions. From system migrations and data transfers to service handovers and onboarding new technical capabilities, you’ll provide expert oversight and assurance throughout.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape Barnet’s future IT landscape and help build resilient, secure, and sustainable digital services for our residents, staff and wider communities.
As part of the transition we are investing in smarter services, better use of data, modern technology, and you’ll play a key part in shaping this future and ensure activity can move at pace, whilst managing any transitional risks.
This is a hybrid role. You will be expected to attend monthly in-person team days in our Colindale office.
We also come into the office to meet service stakeholders, work together on collaboration, discovery and user testing sessions and department days.
Please click here to download the Job description for this role.

About you
You are an experienced technical professional with a strong track record of leading complex IT transitions and managing risk in modern, hybrid technology environments. You excel at coordinating technical change, overseeing system migrations, data transfers and service handovers, and ensuring continuity, security and value for money throughout transition programmes.
You build strong relationships, influence effectively across organisational boundaries, and work confidently with both internal teams and external suppliers to deliver well-governed, secure and reliable technical outcomes.
You bring a proactive, organised approach, the ability to navigate complex dependencies, and a commitment to modern, resilient and sustainable digital services that put residents, staff and communities at the heart of decision-making
Please see full job description for further details

What we offer

• 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
• Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time
• A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
• Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance
  How to apply
  Read the job description and person specification before clicking ‘Apply’ to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact James Rapkin, Head of Organisational Insight & Intelligence,

Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening.

To deliver Barnet Council’s commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at (url removed)

All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.

Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.

Directorate: Strategy & Innovation
Contract Type: 18 Months Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 36
Salary: 71,713 - 79,409
Location: Colindale
Closing Date: Midnight March 9th 2026

About Barnet Council
Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do.

About the role
This is an exciting time to join Barnet as we grow our Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) capabilities and ensure our technology services and IT providers provide robust, secure services and Cyber security mitigation is designed into any digital transformation work. We’re investing in smarter services, better use of data, modern technology, and you’ll play a key part in shaping this future.

The Cyber Security Manager will lead the Council’s approach to safeguarding its technology assets, systems, and data against evolving cyber threats. This role is responsible for developing and implementing a robust cyber security strategy aligned with national standards and local government best practice. The postholder will oversee risk management, compliance, and incident response, ensuring the resilience of critical services and the protection of sensitive information.
Acting as the Council’s subject matter expert, the Cyber Security Manager will drive a culture of security awareness across the organisation, provide strategic advice to senior leaders, and manage relationships with external partners to maintain a secure and trusted digital and data environment.
This is a high impact role with visibility across the organisation. You’ll influence senior leaders, guide major technology decisions, and help create a modern and secure, integrated architecture that supports better services and outcomes for residents.
This is a hybrid role. You will be expected to attend monthly in-person team days in our Colindale office. We also come into the office to meet service stakeholders, work together on collaboration, discovery and user testing sessions and department days
Please click here to download the Job description for this role.

About you
You are an experienced cyber security professional who brings both strategic insight and handson expertise. You have a strong track record of protecting complex organisations from evolving cyber threats, ideally within the public sector or other regulated environments. You understand national standards and frameworks such as NCSC guidance, PSN, PCIDSS, GDPR and Cyber Essentials Plus, and you know how to translate these into practical, proportionate controls that keep systems, people and data safe.
Relationship building is one of your strengths. You know how to influence, challenge constructively and collaborate across organisational boundaries, including with outsourced partners and internal stakeholders. You champion security by design, drive cultural change, and communicate in a way that brings people with you. Strong communication and negotiation skills, with proven experience influencing senior stakeholders.
You are confident working with modern security technologies including Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, and the wider Microsoft E5 security suite. You can analyse risks, interpret complex technical information, and provide clear advice to senior leaders, project teams and service managers. You’re proactive, highly organised, and able to balance multiple priorities while keeping residents, partners and staff at the heart of your decision-making.
You are motivated by public service, committed to learning and continuous improvement, and you share our values of caring, collaboration, inclusivity and curiosity. Above all, you want to help create a safer, more resilient and more secure Council for the residents and communities of Barnet.
Please see full job description for further details

What we offer

• 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
• Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time
• A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
• Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance

How to apply
Read the job description and person specification before clicking ‘Apply’ to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact James Rapkin, Head of Organisational Insight & Intelligence,

Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening.

To deliver Barnet Council’s commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at (url removed)

All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.

Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.

Milton Keynes (Hybrid 3 days PW)

550 - 600pd DOE (Inside IR35/Umbrella)

6 month initial contract

Ideally SC/DV Cleared (Need to be eligible if not)

My central Government client is looking for an experienced Network Architect to support them with the delivery and management of key national security capabilities.

You will liaise with stakeholders/customers and interpret business requirements into technical ones and support technical teams in delivery of capabilities, providing 4th level technical oversight to customer issues.

The ideal candidate will have experience in an enterprise environment, ideally within a Government body.

Essential Experience Required:

Networking architecture such as

• Network Topology and configuration
• Wireless network architecture
• Firewalls
• Network load balancing
• Inter/intra site connectivity
• Virtual private network configuration
• Public could connectivity

Experience creating technical and architectural documents such as options assessments, low and high-level technical designs.

Experience of requirements management and ownership of deliverables.

Working knowledge of auditing and security products configuration.

A comprehensive understanding of NCSC, GDS, CIS, Cyber Essentials, and NIST IT security principles, along with experience in UK government technology strategies and policies.

Desirable:

Worked in a matrix organisation structure.

IT Technical qualifications or equivalent experience

TOGAF or equivalent experience

Knowledge of Public cloud offerings

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

A well-established UK organisation currently live with the full suite of Dayforce modules is seeking an experienced Integrations Architect to support the next phase of its HR technology journey. This role will focus on optimising and enhancing integrations between Dayforce and the wider enterprise technology landscape, with particular emphasis on Microsoft Entra to enable a seamless Joiners, Movers, and Leavers (JML) process.

This is a hybrid role in Northampton as and when needed and is for an initial 6 months with potential to extend.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as an Integrations Architect or Senior Integration Consultant within enterprise environments.
• Strong hands-on experience integrating Dayforce with other enterprise systems.
• Experience designing integrations with Microsoft Entra (formerly Azure AD), particularly for identity and access management and automated JML workflows.
• Strong understanding of APIs, web services (REST/SOAP), SFTP, Middleware, and integration platforms.
• Experience with identity life cycle management and HR-driven provisioning models.
• Knowledge of data governance, security best practices, and compliance considerations.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

If interested and available at short notice, please apply with your latest CV.