Head of Digital and Infrastructure - Derby - up to £50,000

Are you a digital leader ready to shape the future of tech and learning? We’re looking for a dynamic Head of Digital to drive our digital strategy, oversee IT infrastructure, and deliver innovative digital learning experiences that move the business forward.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the development and delivery of our digital strategy and infrastructure.
• Oversee IT services, data security, and GDPR compliance.
• Champion new digital solutions that enhance customer engagement and business growth.
• Manage and develop a talented digital team, driving performance and innovation.
• Deliver engaging, user-focused E-learning platforms.
• Manage digital budgets and report on KPIs and performance.
• Build strong relationships across the business and with external partners.

What we’re looking for:

• 3+ years in a senior digital role, ideally leading digital transformation.
• Experience managing systems, infrastructure, and digital learning platforms.
• Strong leadership skills and a customer-first mindset.
• Tech-savvy with a strategic outlook and hands-on delivery skills.
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience.

Join us in transforming digital engagement and learning.

Location: Derby (hybrid considered)

Salary: Up to £50,000 plus great benefits

About Scrumconnect Consulting

Scrumconnect Consulting is a UK national, award-winning SME digital consultancy with over 300 consultants across the UK. We partner with public sector organisations to design and deliver impactful, user-centred digital services that improve millions of lives.

We place equal importance on our people, culture, and work-life balance as we do on delivering high-quality services. Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and problem-solving by nature, we build high-performing teams that drive sustainable digital transformation.

Why Work With Us - 3 Ways We’re Different

• We’re not just a consultancy - we’re a community, with a strong culture of learning, knowledge-sharing, and continuous improvement
• Our consultants are highly experienced, typically bringing 10+ years of expertise in solving complex problems
• We build handpicked, high-performing teams with strong empathy, trust, and a user-first mindset

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior User Researcher to join a large, multidisciplinary Agile team delivering complex, high-impact digital services.

You will lead user research activities across complex services, embed user-centred practices in new teams, and align research activities with wider delivery and service objectives. You will also mentor and support other researchers, helping to assure and improve research quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and lead user research activities on complex digital services
• Embed user-centred and inclusive research practices within teams
• Align research activity with service strategy and delivery plans
• Analyse and synthesise research findings, translating insight into clear recommendations
• Supervise, mentor, and support other user researchers
• Advocate for user research with stakeholders and delivery teams
• Support Agile teams to adopt and mature user-centred practices

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Strong experience working as a Senior User Researcher on GDS-aligned digital services
• Proven experience planning and delivering a wide range of user research methods
• Strong analysis and synthesis skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders
• Experience designing and delivering inclusive and accessible research
• Ability to work closely with designers, developers, and product managers
• Experience embedding user-centred design in Agile environments

Knowledge & Capability

• Understanding of the social and technological context of government services
• Ability to align research to strategic decision-making
• Good technical awareness of how digital services are built and operated

What We Value

At Scrumconnect, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility are fundamental to how we work. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability and Inclusion Partner.

Presales Solutions Architect - Apps Modernisation, Azure, DevOps, CI/CD, IaC, Jenkins, GitHub - £85,000 - £95,000 + car allowance + £10k bonus - UK Wide

Do you want to join an exceptional business offering great progression?

Hit the ground running and start converting a huge pipeline?

Be part of an exceptional Presales team in a big growth phase?

Working with a leading Solutions and Services Provider to find their next Apps Modernisation Presales Architect. Your job will be to support to the sales team, do the discovery with the client, produce high level solution design, statements of work defining professional services through to managed services.

You will both commercially and technical astute and be adding value at all stages with the client.

Technical expertise

• Apps Modernisation
• DevOps - Azure
• CI/CD Pipelines and automation - Jenkins, Github, Gitlab, CircleCI
• Cloud/Hyperscale landing zones

Responsibilities

• High level design
• RFP’s/RFI’s
• Chalk and talk presentations
• Be both commercially and technically strong.
• Produce high-quality documentation to standardise solution architectures
• Implement processes and templates ensuring they are available across internal teams for customer use
• Assist with technical guidance on a variety of products and solutions across a range of customer sizes and types and evangelise the team’s capabilities.
• Act as a trusted adviser to customers through building knowledge of their environments.
• Driving and evangelising services capabilities to their customer base. Differentiating through its productised services, consulting capability and cloud expertise.

Presales Solutions Architect - Apps Modernisation, Azure, DevOps, CI/CD, IaC, Jenkins, GitHub - £85,000 - £95,000 + car allowance + £10k bonus - UK Wide

Job Description

Glasgow is transforming the way it delivers Digital Services - and we want you to be part of it. If you’re ready to make an impact and looking for a role where your ideas truly matter and make a difference, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Glasgow City Council is seeking to recruit a permanent Digital Workplace Product Manager within Digital Services.

In this role, you’ll work directly with services across the Council to identify where Microsoft applications, including M365 and Copilot, can have the biggest impact, helping teams adopt new ways of working and deliver real benefits. You’ll lead discovery, support pilots, and create clear, practical guidance that builds confidence and drives adoption.

You’ll help shape how the organisation embraces new digital capabilities, ensure our M365 platform evolves with user needs, and work closely with Cyber and Information Security to maintain safe, compliant use across the Council Family.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right person to be involved in a range of work in a complex organisation, supporting delivery of a high-profile strategic priorities that enable all parts of the Council Family and improves the lives of Glasgow’s residents.

We are seeking passionate and innovative individuals who are eager to make a real impact. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing and supportive team, at an exciting time.

Hybrid working is available in this role. If you’re shortlisted for the post we look forward to telling you more about our approach to ensuring needs of the business are met along with flexibility to manage and maintain your work life balance.

Application Packs

We want everyone to be able to apply. If you need the Application Pack in another format, like Braille, large print, or another language, please call us on 0141 287 1054.

If we need to post it to you, we’ll send it by second-class mail within three working days. Please allow enough time to complete and return your application before the closing date. If you think you might need more time because of accessibility needs, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.

There are also a number of Accessibility Tools compatible with the myjobscotland website which may assist you with your application. More information on these can be found at https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/accessibility-statement.

Further Information

Please note that Glasgow City Council is currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure which may impact on current salaries quoted in job adverts, see

Working for Us\Job Evaluation

For further information about working for us please refer to our website GCC HR Policies

Job Description

Glasgow is transforming the way it delivers Digital Services - and we want you to be part of it. If you’re ready to make an impact and looking for a role where your ideas truly matter and make a difference, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Glasgow City Council is seeking to recruit a permanent Case Management Product Manager within Digital Services. In this role, you’ll work directly with services across the Council to identify where our enterprise workflow and case management tools can have the biggest impact, helping teams adopt new ways of working and deliver real benefits. You’ll lead discovery, support pilots, and create clear, practical guidance that builds confidence and drives adoption. You’ll help shape how the organisation embraces new digital capabilities, ensure our enterprise workflow and case management tools evolve with user needs, and work closely with Cyber and Information Security to maintain safe, compliant use across the Council Family. This is an excellent opportunity for the right person to be involved in a range of work in a complex organisation, supporting delivery of a high-profile strategic priorities that enable all parts of the Council Family and improves the lives of Glasgow’s residents. We are seeking passionate and innovative individuals who are eager to make a real impact. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing and supportive team, at an exciting time. Hybrid working is available in this role. If you’re shortlisted for the post we look forward to telling you more about our approach to ensuring needs of the business are met along with flexibility to manage and maintain your work life balance.

Application Packs

We want everyone to be able to apply. If you need the Application Pack in another format, like Braille, large print, or another language, please call us on 0141 287 1054.

If we need to post it to you, we’ll send it by second-class mail within three working days. Please allow enough time to complete and return your application before the closing date. If you think you might need more time because of accessibility needs, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.

There are also a number of Accessibility Tools compatible with the myjobscotland website which may assist you with your application. More information on these can be found at https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/accessibility-statement.

Further Information

Please note that Glasgow City Council is currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure which may impact on current salaries quoted in job adverts, see

Working for Us\Job Evaluation

For further information about working for us please refer to our website GCC HR Policies

We have a new opportunity for a Junior Business Analyst to join a software company based in Shoreham-by-Sea.

This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is passionate about business systems and analysis. You ll work closely with Senior Business Consultants to gather and analyse requirements, identify gaps, and support process improvements across the business.

The ideal candidate will have some knowledge or experience in Business Analysis, and this position is a great fit for someone with 1-2 years of experience. A degree (or equivalent) in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Information Systems, or a related field is required. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to travel freely to the USA and Europe as part of the role, without requiring employer-sponsored visas.

A good understanding of the following is essential, with direct experience considered a bonus:

• Requirements gathering
• Process mapping
• Document compilation
• Wireframing (desirable)

As a Junior Business Analyst, your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting customer site visits
• Documenting findings in detailed BRDs (Business Requirements Documents)
• Translating requirements into user stories
• Creating functional specs, process flows, wireframes and other supporting docs
• Providing onsite and remote training for customers
• Proposing solution options and evaluating cost, benefits and alignment

Requirements for the Junior Business Analyst:

• Excellent communication skills written and verbal
• 1 2 years experience in business analysis or logistics, or a relevant graduate looking to begin their career
• Degree or equivalent in a relevant field
• Able to work full-time from the Shoreham office
• Familiarity with business documentation like BRDs
• Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally overseas for site visits
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to travel freely to the USA and Europe as part of the role, without requiring employer-sponsored visas

Benefits & Salary & Hours for the Junior Business Analyst:

• £26,000 to £35,000 (depending on experience)
• Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
• Fully office-based in Shoreham, with hybrid working after probation
• 25 days holiday + birthday off
• Free parking
• Pension scheme

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Are you a Software Engineer who enjoys understanding how products fit together, not just writing the code? Curious about how technical decisions shape the success of a product and interested in moving toward architecture and product design?

My client is looking for a Product Architect to join their team. This role is aimed at engineers earlier in their careers who want to step slightly away from purely coding-focused work and begin developing skills in product architecture, system design, and technical product thinking.

You will work closely with experienced architects, engineers, and product managers to help shape how new features and products are structured. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys the “why” behind technical decisions and wants to develop broader product and architectural thinking.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design and architecture of new product features and systems
• Work with engineers and product managers to translate ideas into practical technical approaches
• Help define how components of the product interact and scale
• Assist in documenting architectural decisions and technical design
• Analyse existing systems and suggest improvements to structure and efficiency
• Collaborate with development teams during implementation to ensure designs are followed
• Learn from senior architects and develop a strong understanding of product architecture and system design

Key Skills & Experience

• 1-3 years of experience as a Software Engineer or Developer
• Good understanding of software development fundamentals
• Exposure to system design concepts or architecture discussions
• Interest in how products are built from both a technical and user perspective
• Strong problem-solving skills and curiosity about technical design
• Good communication skills and ability to work across teams

Nice to Have

• Experience working on full product development cycles
• Exposure to cloud platforms or modern web architectures
• Interest in product thinking, UX considerations, or platform design

What My Client Offers

• A structured opportunity to develop architectural and product thinking skills
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and architects
• Exposure to product strategy and system design early in your career
• A role that blends technical knowledge with product insight

If you have any further questions on the role, please feel free to reach out to Brendan McCrory directly.

Benefits:
Work From Home

Imagesound is a global specialist in music curation and in-store media, helping brands enhance customer experiences through sound, visuals and technology. With offices across the US, UK and Asia and a worldwide consultant network, Imagesound supports 100,000 + locations in 168 countries.

Owned by private equity firm Livingbridge, the business is entering its next phase of growth and is seeking a Head of Product Management to join in a newly created role.

This position will define and drive the company’s product vision, strategy and roadmap, bringing structure and commercial focus to the product function. Acting as the link between commercial teams, customers and technology, the role will own the end-to-end product lifecycle and product P&L across the SaaS portfolio, working closely with IT and Engineering to deliver a clear, market-led product strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the product strategy and roadmap aligned to commercial growth
• Own the product P&L, including pricing, performance and revenue contribution
• Translate customer and market insight into product development priorities
• Work closely with IT and Engineering to deliver products effectively
• Champion innovation, automation and AI-driven capabilities
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Customer Success to drive adoption and growth
• Build and lead the Product Management function

The successful candidate will bring

• SaaS product leadership experience at Senior Product Manager or Head of Product level
• Experience owning product P&L and product strategy
• Strong collaboration across Sales, Technology and Customer Success
• Experience working with agile engineering teams
• Strategic, data-driven product thinking with strong stakeholder management
• A builder mindset, customer focus and ability to scale a product function

The ideal candidate will be located in a commutable distance to either their Chesterfield or Leeds office.

Hayward Hawk are delighted to be partnering with a leading Northern Ireland organisation to recruit a Digital Workplace Lead. This is a key strategic hire responsible for designing and delivering a modern, AI-enabled digital workplace across a multi-company group.

This role offers the opportunity to shape how employees collaborate, communicate, and access information across the organisation by building a Group-wide digital workplace platform within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.

Youll take ownership of the architecture, design, and implementation of a scalable digital workplace and intranet environment that connects employees across multiple companies, domains, and Microsoft 365 tenants.

The Role

As Digital Workplace Lead, you will define and deliver the strategy for a modern intranet and collaboration platform that becomes the central hub for communication, knowledge sharing, and employee engagement.

Youll work closely with leadership, HR, and business stakeholders to ensure the digital workplace supports productivity, collaboration, and organisational growth.

Key Responsibilities

Digital Workplace Strategy

• Develop and lead the Group digital workplace strategy.
• Define how employees collaborate, communicate, and access knowledge across the organisation.
• Identify opportunities for automation, AI integration, and process improvements.
• Drive adoption of digital workplace tools across the Group.

Intranet & Platform Architecture

• Design and deliver a Group-wide intranet platform built on Microsoft 365.

• Lead the architecture and development of a modern intranet using SharePoint Online.

• Define and implement:

  • Information architecture
  • Site hierarchy
  • Navigation structures

• Configure and optimise SharePoint hub sites, communication sites, and global navigation.

• Develop custom functionality using SharePoint Framework (SPFx), Microsoft Graph, and APIs where required.

Collaboration & Governance

• Design and optimise collaboration environments using:

  • Microsoft Teams
  • SharePoint Online
  • Microsoft Viva

• Establish governance and standards for the digital workplace environment.

• Define best practices for Teams and workspace creation, lifecycle management, and collaboration standards.

• Ensure the intranet becomes the central hub for internal communications, policies, and knowledge sharing.

What Were Looking For

• Proven experience delivering enterprise intranet or digital workplace platforms.
• Strong expertise in SharePoint Online architecture and development.
• Experience implementing collaboration platforms within Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams.
• Experience defining governance frameworks and information architecture.
• Experience delivering technology solutions impacting large user bases.
• Exposure to AI-enabled collaboration tools.
• Experience working with multi-tenant Microsoft 365 environments.

Desirable

• Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Collaboration Communications Systems Engineer
• Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to design and own a Group-wide digital workplace platform
• Work on modern Microsoft 365 and AI-enabled collaboration technologies
• Competitive Salary
• Join a company investing heavily in digital transformation
• Play a strategic role influencing how thousands of employees collaborate

If youd like to learn more about this opportunity, contact Aaron Pyper at Hayward Hawk or click APPLY NOW.

Skills:
Power Automate Sharepoint Microsoft 365

Product Manager - HR Workforce Hierarchy Solutions

Duration - 12months

Location - London (5 days onsite)

We are seeking an experienced Product Manager to lead the transformation and optimization of workforce hierarchy solutions within our Core HR Data team. This is a high-impact role where you will shape how the organization visualizes, manages, and structures its workforce, working in a global, collaborative environment across the UK, US, and India.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the product vision and strategy for flexible workforce hierarchies aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements
• Lead the design, rollout, and continuous improvement of hierarchy models, including non-standard structures beyond manager and cost centre hierarchies
• Own and prioritize the product backlog, driving discovery-led product management practices
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Technology, and business stakeholders to define requirements, resolve process challenges, and deliver integrated solutions
• Oversee data architecture, ensuring quality, security, and effective management of hierarchy data
• Drive process simplification, automation, and change management, including data refreshes, mapping templates, and workflow enhancements
• Deliver insightful reporting and analytics to support decision-making and measure product success
• Champion user experience, gathering feedback and iterating solutions to meet stakeholder needs
• Lead cross-functional teams in an agile environment, fostering innovation and continuous improvement
• Communicate product vision, progress, and outcomes to senior leadership and stakeholders

Required Skills and Experience

• 5+ years in product management, HR technology, or organizational design
• Experience leading large-scale HR or data initiatives
• Strong understanding of workforce hierarchies, HR systems (Oracle HCM Cloud, Workday, SAP), and data architecture
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills
• Agile experience with a track record of process re-engineering and workflow adoption

Preferred

• Experience in matrixed global organizations
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements, compliance, and technology integrations

5 days onsite working in London is mandatory for this role.

Please apply today to be considered.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Product Manager - HR Position Management (VP)

Duration - 12months

Location - London (5 days onsite)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Product Manager to lead the transformation of Position Management within a global Core HR Data function. This role will play a key part in shaping and delivering innovative HR technology solutions that enhance workforce planning, improve operational efficiency, and support data-driven decision-making across the organisation.

Working within a collaborative global team across the UK, US, and India, you will drive the product strategy and execution for position management, partnering closely with HR, Finance, Technology, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the product vision and strategy for position management aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements
• Lead the rollout and continuous enhancement of position management solutions, including workflow improvements and system integrations
• Own and prioritise the product backlog, ensuring delivery of high-value features and improvements
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Technology teams to define requirements and resolve process challenges
• Oversee HR data architecture, ensuring high standards of data quality, governance, and security
• Drive process simplification, automation, and operational efficiency across workforce management processes
• Deliver insightful reporting and analytics to support strategic workforce planning and decision-making
• Champion user experience and stakeholder engagement, incorporating feedback into product development
• Lead cross-functional teams in an agile environment and communicate progress and outcomes to senior leadership

Key Requirements

• Experience in product management, HR technology, or workforce management solutions
• Strong understanding of HR systems such as Oracle HCM Cloud
• Proven experience delivering large-scale technology or process transformation initiatives
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in agile environments and complex global organisations

5 days onsite working in London is mandatory for this role.

Please apply today to be considered.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

The Programme Manager, based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire will play a pivotal role in shaping and managing the future electronic product line for Defence, Space and Aerospace applications. They will be responsible for the management of subcontract manufacturers and 3rd party suppliers to ensure project delivery on-time, on budget and to requirements.

Ideal candidates for the Programme Manager job based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire will have experience in the following areas:

• Background in Electronics Engineering / RF based technologies.
• Product lifecycle management from cradle to grave.
• Experience in defence or aerospace sectors / high reliability industries with similar regulations as AS9100.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Programme Manager to join a well R&D & Production team that will provide superb on-the-job training and opportunities for career progression.

To apply for this Product Manager role in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, please contact Tom Drew quoting ref. THD1365 on 01582 878848 or email . Otherwise, we welcome conversation regarding similar positions to Project Management roles.

Based at the Diocesan Office, Rochester (with travel across the Diocese)
Full time
Salary: £44,931

Do you have the vision and experience to help churches grow a culture of generosity that supports mission and ministry? Are you able to inspire, equip, and encourage congregations to respond faithfully and joyfully to Christian giving?

The Diocese of Rochester is seeking a Stewardship Manager to play a key role in increasing the financial resources available for mission across the Diocese. Working closely with the Finance Director, Archdeacons, and parish leaders, you will help embed generous giving practices and support churches to develop sustainable approaches to funding ministry.

This is an influential and relational role for someone who can combine theological understanding, financial insight, and strong communication skills to help parishes identify and overcome potential barriers to generosity and grow in confidence around Christian stewardship.

About the Role

You will support parishes and diocesan colleagues in building a culture of generosity and sustainable giving. Your key responsibilities will include:

Leading the development of a culture of generosity and mutual support across the Diocese

Working alongside the Finance Director, Archdeacons and colleagues to grow parish giving and develop parish offers

Teaching and speaking in parishes, deaneries, and online gatherings on Christian generosity and stewardship

Encouraging and supporting the use of the Parish Giving Scheme and other digital giving tools

Promoting best practice through parish giving reviews and stewardship initiatives

Working with the Communications team to promote generosity through a range of media and resources

Supporting training for clergy and lay leaders on teaching generosity and managing parish finances

Using data and financial trends to identify barriers to giving and develop practical strategies

Contributing to diocesan strategy by ensuring generosity and giving are embedded in planning and initiatives

Creating practical preaching and training resources to support local churches

About You

We re looking for someone who:

Has significant experience in fundraising, ideally within a Christian charity or similar context

Has experience working with high-value donors and developing giving strategies

Understands the theology and biblical principles of Christian generosity and stewardship

Is confident in teaching, preaching, and communicating about giving in a range of contexts

Has strong interpersonal and negotiation skills and can motivate others to embrace new approaches

Has a strong understanding of finance and the ability to analyse giving trends and data

Is highly organised and able to manage multiple relationships and projects

Understands the culture and diversity of traditions within the Church of England

A communicant member of the Church of England (or a church in communion with it, or a member Church of Churches Together in England, the Council of Churches for Britain and Ireland, or the Evangelical Alliance)

Able to travel to all areas of the diocese, including during evenings and weekends to meet with parishes.

What we can offer:

• Flexible working and TOIL

• Generous holiday entitlement

• Contributory pension scheme

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling service

The Diocese is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

The wider a group s diversity, the smarter, wiser, and more compassionate and creative its decision making becomes.
We are committed to achieving diversity throughout our Diocese by seeking UKME/GMH colleagues and those from a wide range of backgrounds, to help us create a culture of inclusion and belonging.

Closing date for applications: 12 April 2026

Interviews will be held on: 21 April 2026

Senior Service Designer - 6 months, Inside IR35 up to 480 a day

Milton Keynes / Hybrid working

Parity Group are delighted to partner with our client, a public sector organisation, who is looking to recruit a Senior Service Designer for a minimum 6-month period, this role will Hybrid working and based in Milton Keynes.

You will receive a daily rate of up to 480 a day and the contract will see you INSIDE IR35.

This role will lead the design of secure, scalable, and operationally robust services across a complex technology portfolio. The successful candidate will work closely with architects, service owners, and delivery teams to ensure services are designed to meet user needs while aligning with enterprise architecture, operational support models, and government security standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of end-to-end service designs across the full service lifecycle.
• Produce clear and reusable service design artefacts including service blueprints, customer journeys, and design specifications.
• Develop Service Design Packages (SDPs) to support transition into live operations.
• Define service models including SLAs, OLAs, and underpinning support agreements.
• Ensure services are secure, resilient, scalable, and cost-effective.
• Work collaboratively with Service Owners, Product Owners, Architects, and delivery teams to translate requirements into operational service designs.
• Participate in design governance and assurance reviews, presenting designs and incorporating feedback.
• Identify design risks and ensure traceability throughout the service lifecycle.
• Support operational readiness and service transition activities.
• Contribute to continuous service improvement using performance insights and user feedback.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience delivering end-to-end service design within complex IT environments.
• Strong understanding of IT service lifecycle management and ITSM frameworks, such as ITIL Certification.
• Experience producing Service Design Packages (SDPs) and operational service documentation.
• Ability to translate business, technical, and operational requirements into practical service designs.
• Experience collaborating with enterprise architecture teams and aligning with strategic technology objectives.
• Experience facilitating co-design workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions.
• Knowledge of UK government digital and security frameworks including standards from the Government Digital Service and National Cyber Security Centre.
• Experience working with secure or air-gapped platforms within government or regulated environments.

Desirable

• Membership of a professional body such as BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT or Institution of Engineering and Technology.
• Experience designing services within secure government environments
• Awareness of AI technologies supporting operational efficiency.

If this sounds like the role for you then do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Lynne Strang, for more information or simply click on the apply button.

Parity - Better Decisions: Better People

Parity Group plc acts in the capacity of an Employment Agency when providing contract recruitment services.

We welcome applications from all sections of society and applicants will be considered on the basis of their suitability for the position

At Parity, we are committed to protecting your privacy, we will process and hold your CV and use the information you have provided lawfully and in accordance with our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy which can be found at (url removed)

We are looking to recruit an experienced Product Owner ideally with experience of working within the Finance Sector in Insurance and or Pensions sector. You will be working in a client facing role and have excellent stakeholder management skills. Experience developing B2C self service portals would be an advantage.

To be a success in this role you will be an experienced Product Owner or Business Analyst. You will have practical experience of identifying and documenting As Is processes and documenting and securing sponsorship for To Be processes that improve productivity and integrate with third party managed back end enterprise systems. You will be key element of a team developing and integrating a suite of self service portals capable of handling high volumes of regulated data.

The role is hybrid requiring 2 days per week in our clients office.

This is an opportunity to join an organisation with an excellent reputation as an employer. They have a track record of investing in the development of their people and promoting internally whenever possible.

Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity.

Join Our Team as a Product Applications Engineer!

Location: Cramlington
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: 39,000 - 40,000
Working Hours: Full Time, Dayshift

Are you an ambitious, degree-qualified engineer ready to dive into a dynamic, customer-focused technical role? Our client, a leading engineering manufacturer, is on the lookout for a Product Applications Engineer to help deliver high-quality, safety-critical mechanical products to global clients!

What You’ll Do:

• Product & Application Engineering:

• Develop and introduce engineered mechanical components and systems.
• Create innovative designs and cost-effective solutions using SolidWorks or similar CAD tools.

• Stakeholder & Customer Liaison:

• Serve as a technical point of contact for customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Collaborate with Sales and Operations on feasibility, costing, and technical input.

• Management Systems & Compliance:

• Support the maintenance of Quality, Environmental, and Health & Safety Management Systems (ISO9001/ISO14001).
• Coordinate audits to ensure continued accreditation.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with production, design, quality, and commercial teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide essential technical documentation and input as required.

Who We’re Looking For:

Degree-qualified engineer with 1-3 years’ relevant experience.

Comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Proficient in SolidWorks or similar CAD packages.

Strong understanding of mechanical systems or safety-critical products.

Confident communicator, ready to engage with customers and teams.

Self-driven, organised, and eager to take ownership of technical tasks.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary of 39,000 - 40,000
• Company pension scheme
• Discretionary bonus opportunities
• Excellent work/life balance with day shift only
• Opportunities for professional development and community involvement
• A supportive, team-focused culture

Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re excited about a technically diverse engineering role with the chance to influence real-world products, we want to hear from you! Apply now and take the next step in your engineering career!

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SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Senior Consultant
Clearance required: SC - UK or Irish passport of Right to work in the UK and minimum 3 years working in UK
Location: Hybrid - remote 70%, onsite (Southampton) 30%.
IR35 Status: PAYE via Umbrella company only

We are heading up a recruitment drive for a global consultancy that require a SC Cleared SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Senior Consultant to join them on a major government project that’s based in Southampton.

Job Description:

Skill: SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Senior Consultant
At least 10 to 15 years of strong hands on in SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central module with very good understanding of HR business processes
Excellent communication skills, proactive, client handling skills
Able work closely with client, identify HR business challenges/pain areas, analyse and propose right solutions for complex issues
Able to guide team other SuccessFactors team members and deliver value to client
Experience or knowhow on other SF modules (Time Off, RCM/ONB, ECP, Compensation), replication to S4, SF integrations will be advantageous.
ADM delivery experience is preferred with strong understand of ITIL processes and minimum ITIL Foundation certified.

6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - 550- 580 per day

London based - hybrid working - 2/3 days office based

Insurance sector - must have experience with Lloyds of London

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong Insurance and data background
• Proven experience as a Product Owner and/or Data Product Owner
• Experience operating across multiple programmes or complex delivery landscapes
• Strong understanding of data-driven products and platforms
• Excellent stakeholder management and decision-making skills
• Overarching role across 3 programmes
• Comfortable working at both strategic and delivery levels
• Strong Lloyd’s + data background
• Light-touch requirements oversight
• Guides PMs & analysts (not hands-on delivery)

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited (“ARM”). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

About the Company

We’re working with an independent, full-service Market Research agency with expertise working both in the UK and globally. They offer both qualitative and quantitative research to drive deep consumer understanding to help develop innovation, communication and brand strategy. Clients include leading names in the FMCG, healthcare, leisure, food & drink and beauty sectors.

They are looking for a talented Qualitative Research Manager to work on varied and meaningful projects with supportive colleagues who value different viewpoints and skill sets.

About the Role

The Qualitative Research Manager is involved in the whole project lifecycle alongside other team members from project briefings and writing proposals, fieldwork management and moderation through to playing a key role in debrief writing and presentations.

Detailed responsibilities include:

• Client Collaboration: You will collaborate with clients to understand their business challenges and research objectives, and be confident, reliable key point of contact.
• Research Design: Shaping and designing research studies, including discussion / task guides
• Project Management: Competently managing project timelines, liaising with external suppliers and taking responsibility for project finances.
• Research Execution: Moderating English-language groups, depths and online communities; viewing and managing fieldwork in other languages.
• Reporting & Storytelling: You will develop insightful reports and presentations that tell compelling stories based on qual data.
• Presenting: Playing a key role in presenting findings and recommendations to clients, and fielding questions
• Business Development: You will contribute to business development efforts by playing a role in proposals, pitches and ongoing client relationship building.

About You

To be considered for this Qualitative Research Manager role you will need:

• 3-4 years of experience in qualitative market research, ideally within an agency environment
• Demonstrably strong, practical qualitative project management experience
• The ability to take responsibility for client relationship building and client handling of smaller accounts / shared responsibility in bigger accounts
• Confidence in focus group moderation, able to take on group or depth interview fieldwork unobserved and ready for client-viewed moderation
• The ability to deliver impactful deliverables (reports, debriefs) that align with client objectives
• To be a confident, engaging presenter of outputs to clients
• Familiarity with AI-powered research tools, with the capability to leverage AI and machine learning for tasks like data analysis, trend prediction, and automating research processes
• Based within commuting distance from either their central Leeds or London (Old Street) office. (They work on a hybrid model, with at least 2 days in the office per week)

If you are looking to work in an environment which invests in their people through mentoring, structured learning opportunities, and access to training that helps you develop both your research expertise and leadership skills, this is the role for you! Whether you want to deepen your qualitative craft, explore new methods, or grow into more strategic roles, our client aims to provide the environment and opportunities to help you progress. We look forward to seeing your CV very soon!

Our reputable agency client is currently recruiting for a dynamic Senior Event Manager to join their welcoming team on a permanent basis. The ideal candidate should bring a proven track record in successfully producing a diverse range of events. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute their expertise and play a pivotal role in delivering outstanding events within a vibrant and innovative agency setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Relationship Management
• Integrate experiential campaigns with social media and above-the-line (ATL) strategies, particularly at festivals, events, and retail takeovers.
• Manage and deliver incentive trips, roadshows, and test drive campaigns
• Assist in creating bespoke event templates
• Coordinate with suppliers and promotional staff, and ensure compliance and safety regulations for venue sourcing.
• Contribute to the creation of budgets and take full responsibility for their management
• Provide leadership, motivation, and guidance to junior team members

Key Skills:

• Confident communicator with strong verbal and written skills
• Experienced in the production of large-scale events, demonstrating proficiency in managing indoor and outdoor builds
• Computer literate with expertise in Microsoft packages, particularly competent with Excel
• Capable of working to briefs and budgets
• Versatile, organized, and flexible working nature
• High awareness of Health and Safety procedures and IOSH qualified

Benefits:

• Private healthcare scheme
• Hybrid working
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
• Up to 33 days holiday per year (including BHs)
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discount schemes
• Wellbeing benefits including access to virtual GP service

About Us:

FS1 Recruitment is a UK-based recruitment agency providing solutions within the Sales, Marketing and Creative fields for permanent, freelance and contract positions.

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future. You’ll join a collaborative and inclusive team where you’re supported to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and contribute from day one. You’ll work with a diverse client base, develop meaningful connections, and gain experience that extends beyond your local team. Together, we grow, belong and impact.

We are now looking for a senior individual to join the global Financial Services VAT team, with the role being based in London.

Forvis Mazars’ Financial Services VAT practice is trusted by clients ranging from some of the world’s leading banks, insurers and asset managers to smaller niche players in the sector, to deliver a broad range of services. Within this practice, the Financial Services VAT team provides advisory, compliance and assurance and training services to clients across the world with business activities in the UK.

Job Purpose

To lead the development of the UK sector offering within Forvis Mazars Financial Services VAT team by developing relationships and building sector knowledge, working closely with the other UK partners and directors focussed on this sector as well as the wider international sector leadership team.

We are now looking for the right person to help drive the business forward. The right person would:

• Demonstrate significant experience in the financial services, insurance and/or asset management sector and a strong existing network of sector clients and relationships.
• Have excellent client relationship building skills, combining commitment to first-rate client service with the curiosity to understand the client’s business strategy and assets.
• Bring execution capacity, technical excellence, BD focus and strategy, helping to implement the existing business and to drive new business.
• Act as a key point of contact for other Forvis Mazars firms with Financial Services VAT opportunities and other UK service lines.
• Play a full role in our Financial Services VAT marketing strategy and be seen as a sector expert both within Forvis Mazars and externally.

The role is a senior one which would involve high levels of collaboration with multiple other senior individuals across Forvis Mazars (both within the UK and internationally) and the right person would be able to use it as a platform to either push for partnership or develop a leadership role as a partner.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Deliver high quality technical advice, working with a diverse range of financial sector and insurance clients.
• Business development and broader team management to deliver assignments.
• Shape and deliver the national sector strategy for Forvis Mazars Financial Services VAT offering.
• Develop market intelligence and sector knowledge to prepare for new client opportunities and pitches.
• Take the lead on proposal documents for new opportunities and help to convert these.
• Build an external network, developing a strong rapport with both existing and target clients and key market constituents.
• Lead the team in marketing activity as well as building own market profile.
• Build an internal network within Forvis Mazars (both in the UK and internationally), to maximise the value we bring to clients and opportunities for the firm as a whole.
• Work as part of an integrated financial services offering, working closely with colleagues across Tax, audit and other advisory teams.
• Promote Forvis Mazars Financial Services VAT sector knowledge both within the broader teams at Forvis Mazars and to other relevant parts of the firm.
• Manage delivery of client engagements by directing the team to achieve client objectives across various service offerings
• Taking the day to day lead role in running assignments, typically with a portfolio of assignments at any one time.

People Development

• Help to develop our team technically by ensuring that they are properly informed on relevant sector dynamics and a commercial understanding;
• Acting as a mentor to junior team members: help individuals to achieve their potential through coaching, training and development.
• Reviewing the work of others and provide real time informal feedback.
• Help to ensure that our deliverables and other outputs are visually effective and clear;
• Build broader market relationships and knowledge that will help to ensure that our advice is up to date and informed by the latest technical developments and market insights; help to build the culture of the team so that junior team members also become used to doing this;
• Help to promote a general culture of learning and development across the team from one job to the next;
• Potential for line management responsibilities for staff in London.

Key Requirements for the Role:

• The right person is likely to have a number of years of substantial experience of VAT advisory work in the Financial Services sector.
• Proven track record of building business and leading teams.
• Good understanding of the industry, key sector trends and the key players in the market.
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills.
• Demonstrable project management skills and ability to work toward demanding timetables.
• Track record of building enduring relationships with clients through repeat work.
• Ability to interpret and present issues, identify risks and opportunities through sound analysis and application of technical knowledge and commercial acumen.
• Be a highly pro-active, confident leader with a proven ability to build constructive professional relationships at all levels
• Detailed understanding of engagement and risk processes used in an accountancy firm context, and experience of applying these.
• Tax qualifications such as the CTA would be desirable but not essential.
• Fluency in English both written and verbal is mandatory and fluency in a second EU language is desirable
• Self-motivated, ambitious and hard working. Driven by a passion to provide excellent client service and to build a growing business, with a strong team ethic.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Forvis Mazars inclusion and diversity are central to our values. We recognise that being an inclusive and diverse organisation makes us stronger as a business. We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diverse nature of our clients and communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age, and disability. Forvis Mazars selects candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience.