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Fire and Security Engineer32k- 40,000 doeCompany based in South Woodham FerrersMy client are always on the lookout for experienced engineers to join their busy team. If you think you’ve got something different to offer, get in touch! Thier latest vacancy are listed below:My client have an exciting opportunity for an Intruder/Fire Service & Maintenance Engineer to join their Maintenance Department.An exciting opportunity has arisen within their busy maintenance department for a Service/Maintenance Engineer to work with their customers across Essex servicing and maintaining their Intruder and Fire Alarm Systems.You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to communicate successfully to people in all levels. As a problem solver you will be expected to service; fault find and carry out small repairs on a range of different systems - both large commercial fire and Intruder alarm systems and domestic intruder alarms. This will be a challenging opportunity for a skilled engineer who has a professional and reliable outlook and can do attitude and able to work autonomously as well as part of a team. You will be rewarded with a branded Company Van, Laptop and Mobile Phone. Salary will be dependant on your previous experience and we would like to see engineers with a minimum of 2 years in a similar role.This is a fantastic opportunity, full time hours Monday to Friday 8 am until 5pm with the opportunity to earn overtime. Your Van and Fuel Card will be supplied on your start date.You will need:Full CLEAN UK Full Driving LicensePrevious experience (minimum 2 years)Please note we will carry out a standard DBS Check prior to start date agreed.If this sounds like you, please send George your upto date cv

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Technical Architect

DescriptionTechnical ArchitectLocation: Hybrid/Cambridgeshire, UKSecurity Clearance Level: DVUNLEASH YOUR POTENTIALLeidos has more than 30 years’ experience of developing and running some of the largest government systems in the world. We are currently hiring to expand our UK based technical team who support our delivery for the UK Govt. Come join our team and further develop your skills as we deliver and support systems key to the defence of the UK and partner nations.Being part of the Leidos team is a commitment to push yourself and those around you to do better, constantly adapt and learn new technologies. We’re a passionate team and are committed to developing and growing our staff.Leidos is a global science and technology solutions leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defence, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company’s 33,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers.Are you ready for your next career challenge?Working across a range of diverse, complex and secure systems a Technical Architect is innovative and versatile. You will be working as part of the delivery team supporting the development and sustainment of a portfolio of systems and services managed through a wider Programme.Experience and abilities sought include but are not limited to:

Design – ability to produce specific innovative and appropriate designs relating to the programme delivery which encompass multiple technologies and areas of expertise.

Technical Innovation– ability to work within a complex programme, solution and engineering ecosystem focussing on areas of responsibility but seeking innovative approaches to solutions.

Inclusive approach – the solution lead encourages people to speak freely, creates an environment of safety, listens to people, and advocates for change and innovation.

Delivery focus - enabling and supporting the implementation of project elements, proof of concepts and other technical deliverables through to service acceptance.

Collaborative mindset – working with the customer and end-users, programme leadership team, project management, technical area leads and engineers, security and service disciplines while aligned to SAFe-based iterative programme execution.

Required Skills:

Technical Design

Infrastructure design (on premise and ideally some cloud experience)

Application integration, hosting, and support

Modernisation of capability (Systems, Security, Applications, Platforms)

Experience of infrastructure

Virtualised and physical infrastructure

Understanding of networking principles

Storage technologies

OS and Hypervisor management, including Microsoft, VMWare, and Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu)

Data centre management principles

Data and data infrastructure management

End user environments (VMware, inc. Horizon)

Technical documentation

Security Architecture including Secure by Design

Service Delivery and Project Management

Experience of service management principles and frameworks

Understanding of service automation

Delivery using Agile project management

Ability to work under pressure in large multi discipline teams to tight schedules

Comfortable working as part of a team, but also individually on multiple projects

Ability to engage with stakeholders from multiple areas of the business including product design, service design and operations

Estimating and planning skills to support project and agile planning

Communication skills to produce written, verbal, and visual deliverables, explaining complex topics concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences

Desired Skills:

Bid experience in public sector / defence an advantage

Service Architecture and Design principles

Knowledge and experience of software / application development and deployment

Experience of Defence Architecture and Solution processes and methods

Clearance Requirements:

Clearance to Start- DV

Clearance for Role- DV

Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your CV with us today!What we do for you:At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)

Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)

Dynamic Working

Commitment to Diversity:We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.Who We Are:Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.What Makes Us Different:Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.At Leidos, we don’t want someone who “fits the mold”—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.Original Posting:For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.Pay Range:£60,100.00-£77,000.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

DescriptionSolution ArchitectLocation: Farnborough, UK (Hybrid/Remote)Clearance: High level of security clearance - DV Developed VettingUNLEASH YOUR POTENTIALAs the Programme Solution Architect (SA) you will provide technical leadership and Solution Architecture services across all delivery aspects of the programme. The role covers six key areas:

Provide solution oversight and assurance for the programme.

Own and maintain all High-Level Design artefacts and associated client-facing architecture and design materials.

Function as solution lead for all Change Requests raised by the customer.

Maintain the technical strategy and roadmap for the programme.

Work with the programme leadership including the Programme Manager, Chief Engineer, Service and Security Leads to ensure the successful execution of the programme.

Develop and maintain a “trusted advisor” relationship with the customer technical, programme and end-user leadership to ensure shared objectives are aligned and sustained. #theo

Your Role and Responsibilities.The successful candidate is expected to have broad knowledge of a range of technical capabilities and technologies including hardware, software, data, networks, cloud, IT services and cyber security.In addition, the Programme Solution Architect will form part of a wider National Security & Defence Divisional Solution Architect team. They will be expected to contribute to this function through sharing knowledge and experience in pursuit of both programme delivery and wider solution growth activities for the business. This will take many forms including solution peer review, solution and R&D idea input, white papers, team briefings and other technical exchanges.Programme Solution Architect scope:The Programme Solution Architect is responsible for solution planning and leadership covering system hardware-software-network design, development and integration, verification and validation, and delivery working in partnership with the Programme Chief Engineer. As programme scope and understanding evolves the Programme Solution Architect will be expected to evaluate alternative solution elements and consider not just scope but cost and risk, supportability and end-to-end analysis to ensure sustained programme success. Specific duties and areas of impact for the Solution Architect include performing systems requirements analysis, functional analysis, timeline analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition, technical management, integration, system testing, and quality assurance.

Influences development of solutions that impact programme goals and results.

Recommends and develops new technical solutions, products, and/or approaches in support of the programme scope and operation.

Leads and manages work of other technical staff where it has significant impact on solution and technical deliverables.

Resolves highly complex problems using significant application of technical knowledge, conceptualizing, reasoning and interpretation.

Develops solutions that are innovative and achieved through research and integration of best practices.

Communicates with executive leadership (internally or client) regarding matters of significant importance to the programme.

Works to convince others to accept and agree new concepts, solutions and approaches to the benefit of programme delivery.

Has in-depth understanding of technical principles, theories, concepts and their application across a range of contexts and scenarios.

Serves as a subject matter expert within relevant technical domain areas.

What does Leidos need from me?

Experience in defining and maintaining the appropriate technical solution for the programme. This involves engaging business stakeholders to understand their needs, justifying the strategy to get approvals, communicating it to the business and supporting the assurance of solutions designed to ensure it is followed.

In-depth understanding of technology and technical principles, theories, concepts and their application across range of programmes and contexts.

Knowledge and experience of core IT capabilities including Cloud, Infrastructure & Networks, Application including development, Data including database, analytics, AI and ML, ITSM including ITIL, Cyber Security, Automation.

Highly skilled at solutioning and designing complex mission critical systems and services which meet customer needs whilst remaining implementable within schedule and budget.

Excellent communications skills to engage with executive leadership articulating and justifying investment proposals and to provide technical direction and leadership to the programme.

Excellent written and presentation communication skills.

Experience conducting technical solution reviews for large programmes and bids to ensure their success.

Experience of the Defence domain is highly desirable.Clearance Requirements:This role will require Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance. Those candidates without DV must be suitable for the process and will be required to commence application immediately upon successful application.Location:The Programme Solution Architect will be expected to be work from the Leidos Farnborough office for the majority of the time with occasional travel to customer locations and working from home.What we do for you: At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:• Contributory Pension Scheme • Private Medical Insurance • 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays) • Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme) • Access to Flexi-time benefitsCommitment to Diversity:We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.Who We Are:Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.What Makes Us Different: Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future. #THEOAt Leidos, we don’t want someone who “fits the mold”—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.Original Posting:For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.Pay Range:£74,700.00-£98,300.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

DescriptionService ArchitectLocation: On-site 80% to Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, UKSecurity Clearance Level: DVUNLEASH YOUR POTENTIALLeidos has more than 30 years’ experience of developing and running some of the largest government systems in the world. We are currently hiring to expand our UK based technical team who support our delivery for the UK Govt. Come join our team and further develop your skills as we deliver and support systems key to the defence of the UK and partner nations.Being part of the Leidos team is a commitment to push yourself and those around you to do better, constantly adapt and learn new technologies. We’re a passionate team and are committed to developing and growing our staff.Leidos is a global science and technology solutions leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defence, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company’s 33,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers.Are you ready for your next career challenge?We are seeking an experienced and proactive Service Architect to lead and own the service transition process within an agile delivery environment. This pivotal role ensures that all aspects of service are considered throughout the delivery lifecycle, enabling successful and seamless transition into live operations. You will act as the central point for all service design and transition activities, collaborating across engineering, solution architecture, security, ITSM, and programme management teams.This is a hands-on, strategically important position that will shape how services are introduced and maintained in a complex and fast-moving technology environment. You will create and own detailed service designs and contribute significantly to the service acceptance criteria for go-live readiness…KEY RESPONSIBILITIESThe Service Architect will be responsible for:

Service Transition Ownership: Lead the service transition planning and execution across agile delivery teams, ensuring new or changed services are effectively and smoothly handed over to live operations.

Service Design: Produce detailed, fit-for-purpose Service Designs, including support task analysis and training needs assessment.

Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with:

Engineering: to ensure supportability and operational readiness of developed solutions.

Solution Architects & Security: to influence technical design from a service operations perspective.

Programme Manager & Scrum Master: to align service readiness with delivery milestones.

Head of Live Service and ITSM Function Leads: to ensure operational acceptance criteria are met.

Technical Leads: to define support models and ensure documentation and handover requirements are clearly understood.

Requirements Management: Define and manage service requirements with the SMO, integrating them into solution designs and

ITIL Process Alignment: Ensure all service designs and transitions align with ITIL framework best practices, including:

Incident, Problem, and Change Management

Service Level Management

Knowledge Management

Continual Service Improvement

Governance & Assurance: Provide service input into design authorities, governance forums, and acceptance boards.

Service Impact Assessment: Review proposed solutions to assess and influence impacts to live service and support structures.

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEYou will have experience in designing full end-to-end service solutions in large scale enterprise environments. Good understanding of enterprise IT technologies infrastructure components and business processes. Highly experienced and qualified in service management frameworks (ITIL) and their practical implementation. Experienced in large scale outsourcing bid responses, particularly government model contracts. DV security cleared as a minimum.The Service Architect must have:

Proven experience as a Service Architect, Service Designer, or Service Transition Lead within complex IT delivery environments.

Strong working knowledge of the ITIL framework (minimum ITIL v3/v4 Foundation; Intermediate or Expert level desirable).

Demonstrable experience in:

Designing and implementing service models within large programmes.

Agile delivery methods, particularly Scrum, including active participation in ceremonies and backlog refinement.

Creating Service Design Packages and contributing to Operational Acceptance Criteria.

Coordinating early life support and transitioning services into BAU support environments.

Excellent interpersonal skills to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels.

Strong analytical and documentation skills, including gap analysis, risk assessment, and transition planning.

Experience working within cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams including engineering, cyber security, and programme teams

It is desirable for the Service Architect to have:

ITIL 4 Managing Professional or ITIL Expert certification.

Experience working in secure or regulated environments (e.g. public sector, finance, defence, healthcare).

Experience with service toolsets such as ServiceNow, Manage Engine, BMC Remedy, or equivalent.

Clearance Requirements:

Clearance to Start- DV

Clearance for Role- DV

Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your CV with us today!What we do for you:At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)

Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)

Dynamic Working

Commitment to Diversity:We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.Who We Are:Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.What Makes Us Different:Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.At Leidos, we don’t want someone who “fits the mold”—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.Original Posting:For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.Pay Range:£56,800.00-£72,800.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Bid Writer (Government Framework -IT)

Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Limited

Bid Writer (Government Framework - Infrastructure, Applications and Digital Transformation**) 80k - 90k +** Generous Benefits / Bonus Full Time / Permanent (Benefits include - Bonus, Training, Medical Plan, Dental, Health, Pension, Group Income Protection, Eye Test, Gym Discount, Cycle to work scheme and many more )Hybrid Working Base office locations to choose from: London, Telford, Abingdon, Birmingham, Bath, Glasgow, Inverness, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Narin, Newbury, Newcastle, Stevenage, Wales Pontypridd, Warrington, Woking and Worthing.You must be eligible and willing to undergo SC security clearance.Deerfoot Recruitment is proud to be assisting a leading Global Consultancy in their search for an experienced Technical Bid Writer (Infrastructure, Applications and Digital Transformation) to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and driving complex bids and proposals that have a strategic impact on major business pursuits. This position is offered on a hybrid working model, with flexibility for candidates based anywhere in the UK, and occasional travel as required for collaboration and client engagement.There will be a requirement to attend the Telford office once per month with overnight stay. You will also work closely with the public sector team who are based in London. Expenses to Telford and any other sites will be reimbursed from the candidate’s base office.As Technical Bid Writer, you will be responsible for managing the full bid lifecycle across RFXs and proactive pursuits. You will ensure compliance, quality, and consistency throughout the process working closely with stakeholders across sales, solutioning, finance, and leadership teams. The successful candidate will bring strong analytical thinking, storytelling capability, and the ability to build and maintain trusted relationships across a variety of internal and external stakeholders.Key Responsibilities:

Lead and coordinate bid responses from initial planning through to submission

Ensure all client deliverables meet high standards of quality, consistency, and strategic alignment

Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop compelling pursuit storyboards and value propositions

Manage stakeholder communication, governance, and budget considerations across complex projects

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Consistent and demonstrable experience of large and/or complex deals in which the quality of written submissions is a key factor in winning the deal.

Demonstrable experience in winning public sector bids including common government frameworks.

Broad experience of technical writing, for example on topics such as Infrastructure, Applications and Digital Transformation, blending traditional offerings experience with innovative technologies and approaches.

Strong copywriting skills applied to technical subject matter and clearly articulating win themes and business value.

Able to develop junior and inexperienced team members on best practice writing skills.

Desirable skills:

APMP certification would be an advantage but not essential (Association of Proposal Management Professionals)

If you’re a skilled Bid Writer looking for your next challenge within a forward-thinking, fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.Bid Writer / Proposal Writer / Tender Writer / Bid Author / Proposal Author / Technical Bid Writer / Government Bid Writer / IT Bid Writer / Public Sector Bid Writer /Framework Bid WriterDeerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn’t right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Software Engineer - London (Onsite, 5 Days per Week) 65,000 - 90,000 + BenefitsWe are representing a specialist SME consultancy partnered with a leading AI and technology firm, delivering mission-critical solutions to the UK Defence and Intelligence community.This is a unique opportunity to work on a cutting-edge new platform that is shaping the future of national security. The role is language-agnostic - we’re not looking for expertise in one specific technology stack. Instead, we want highly skilled software engineers with strong experience in at least one modern programming language and the ability to quickly adapt and learn new ones.You will be working at the forefront of innovation on programmes of national importance, collaborating with some of the brightest minds in the industry. This is a full-time, London-based position (onsite, Monday-Friday).Due to the sensitive nature of the work, candidates must hold current SC or DV clearance.If you’re a high-calibre engineer seeking to apply your skills to projects that truly make a difference, we want to hear from you.Apply now to join a forward-thinking team where your expertise will directly contribute to the UK’s national security capabilities.People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.

RuncornCompetitive salary, please get in touch for more informationPension, Life Assurance, Private Healthcare, Holidays rising on serviceAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious, target driven professional to head up the IT Department at an exciting, growing multi-site manufacturing business. The company is seeking an experienced IT Manager with a strong track record of running teams, developing systems and processes to make consistent improvements, ultimately ensuring compliance and optimal IT performance across the business function. This role will involve multi-site travel but within a 30 mile radius.Role Description

Identify companywide processes that can be developed and improvement

Provide a high level of IT support across the business function

Ensure all of the hardware and software is maintained, updated and reviewed

Ensure IT systems and Networks facilitate under the businesses obligations under Data Protection and GDPR

Develop the IT team through various avenues including training plans and ongoing coaching

Liaise with relevant customers IT departments to provide secure, reliable and accurate e-trading facilities

Skills and Qualifications

Formal qualifications in Information Technology

Strong leadership skillset and experience - team and process management across a company wide role

Excellent training skills in new applications

Strong practical database knowledge

Company InformationAs a business our client is a true market leader within their industry with a strong presence across the UK. With a secure portfolio of clients these roles provide a stable and secure opportunity in the present economic market.In return for your commitment my client offers a stable and secure career for technically motivated engineers. To apply please email your CV / resume to (url removed)If you are interested in this position please click ‘apply’.Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Spotlight

Installation Integration Engineer

DescriptionThe Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) Operation is the cornerstone of Leidos’ comprehensive suite of fully integrated security solutions for aviation, ports, borders, and critical infrastructure customers around the world. With our new, combined portfolio, our operation has more than 24,000 products deployed across 120 countries. Leveraging this portfolio, our core technical strengths, and robust R&D initiatives, we are positioned to address emerging and evolving threats through rapid development of innovative solutions for our global customers.SES is comprised of three divisions to align with our customers’ missions and needs:

Aviation Solutions

Ports & Borders

Global Services

SummaryThe Installation Integration Engineer must be a self-starter who is team oriented and focused on delivering the highest level of service excellence to Leidos customers. Responsible for providing effective, efficient, and compliant on-site technical and customer support for installation of systems at assigned airports, as determined by Leidos needs. Will install, commission, diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and test a variety of complex X-ray or CT based electronic and electromechanical equipment, which may include computer and networking systems. Many of the systems are integrated into a larger airport systems environment including complex baggage handling systems.System types include the following but not limited to:

Check point CT systems.

Checkpoint x-ray systems.

Explosive Detection Systems (EDS).

Automatic tray return systems (ATRS).

Explosive trace detection systems (ETD).

Millimeter wave technology passenger screening (MMW).

Will follow standard protocol, procedures and identified best practices to isolate and resolve problems in malfunctioning equipment or software. The position requires the ability to work independently with limited supervision.Successful applicants will have a certified trade training, with strong experience in troubleshooting and repair of; x-ray computed tomography systems, electro - mechanical equipment, PLC control systems. Please note that a 5-year UK reference period is required to obtain airside passes.Primary Responsibilities

Responsible for providing technical and customer support for installation projects.

Install, maintain, troubleshoot/diagnose, repair, and test a wide variety of airport passenger and baggage security systems.

Perform scheduled and unscheduled Corrective Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, and radiation surveys.

Maintain calibration on all test and radiation survey equipment.

Provide customer training assistance of installed systems and equipment.

Adhere to Leidos published maintenance and radiation survey checklists and procedures.

Report design, reliability, and system bugs to technical support.

Follow down machine escalation protocol to ensure time resolution of system failures.

Prepare RMA repairable/returnable parts for shipment and return to identified defective location. Complete all RMA paperwork and reporting requirements.

Exercise judgment within broadly defined policies and procedures in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criterion for obtaining results.

Assume responsibility for continued customer satisfaction and coordinate all activities with the customer; assist with customer training while representing Leidos in a professional manner.

Must be highly proficient in reporting activities, maintaining local spare parts inventory, recording travel expenses and timecard, implementing Tech Bulletins (TB’s) and using good judgment when dealing with customers.

Comply with all safety requirements and all required training, following the guidance provided in Leidos policies, procedures, manuals, and TB’s.

Comply with use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where and when applicable.

Apply Lock Out – Tag Out (LOTO), following safe lifting practices and same day reporting of any accidents, near misses and unsafe conditions.

Demonstrates a pro-active approach towards safety, health, and quality in compliance with all customer facility and Leidos company guidelines and regulations.

Maintain tools and test equipment properly.

Participate in on-going product training and maintain all necessary certifications.

Provides daily written reporting on completed maintenance activities, used parts and consumables, machine faults, down times, and availability.

Responds to faults timely as per contracted response, repair times and endeavors best efforts to keep KPIs, and SLAs of the contract.

Keeps track of used parts as per procedures provides by Service Supervisor, returns the parts with RMA process.

Reports performance and availability of the machines as advised by Service Supervisor.

Identifies the Root Cause of repetitive parts failures and investigates for corrective actions to minimize parts consumption.

Perform other tasks, duties and assignments as required.

Position RequirementsMust have:

Solid relevant Installation Integration Engineer experience, preferably in an integrated systems technologies environment.

Experience maintaining and supporting large, complex, electromechanical systems.

Experience working with High-Voltage Equipment.

Good customer skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Must be self-starter, work well without supervision, and accept responsibility.

Must be adaptable and willing to accept changing shifts and job requirements determined by business and customer needs.

Must be able to travel both domestic and international locations.

Must be willing to work on-call and off-shift as assigned and requested by manager or supervisor.

Maintain professional appearance as prescribed by the Company.

Must work well without supervision and accept responsibility for timely completion of assigned work.

The candidate must be able to lift/carry a minimum of 25 kgs.

The candidate must be able to push/pull 90kgs.bs.

Must be able to work and freely navigate in the baggage area of the airport, where vertical ladders, crossovers, and low overhead ceilings frequently occur.

Must be able to achieve and maintain UK Counter Terrorist Check (CTC/Level 1B) clearance levels.

Highly Desirable:

A degree in electronics technology, mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent.

Prior experience in X-ray or computed tomography technologies, especially in the airport security environment, is a significant plus.

Working knowledge of Linux and Unix.

Siemens Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) commissioning and development.

What do we do for you?At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.We provide an employment package that attracts, develops, and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

Contributory Pension Scheme.

Private Medical Insurance.

Generous Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays).

Original Posting:For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.Pay Range:The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.#Remote

Meritus is supporting one of our clients in the Newport area who are looking for a Security Architect.6 MONTHS INITIALLY - ACTIVE SC REQUIRED - 4 DAYS A WEEK IN NEWPORT - 85PH INSIDE IR35Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain secure system architectures for MOD platforms, applications, and networks

Ensure alignment with relevant standards and frameworks including NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001, JSP 440, DEF STAN 05-138, and NCSC guidance

Produce and maintain security documentation including Security Architecture Documents, Security Risk Assessments and Security Management Plans

Lead and support secure design reviews and contribute to engineering assurance gates

Liaise with security stakeholders (MOD, NCSC etc.), Information Assurance teams, and other stakeholders to support security assurance processes

Collaborate with engineering and development teams to ensure security requirements are met from the outset

Keep up to date of evolving threat landscapes and propose mitigations aligned with system requirements

Skill SetEssential

Proven experience (6+) years in cyber security architecture within a defence, aerospace, or critical national infrastructure environment

Strong knowledge of MOD security requirements (e.g. JSP 440, JSP 604, DEF STANs)

Good working knowledge and experience of Secure by Design

A robust background in security architectures, process and both industry and government compliances (e.g. ISO 27001, CE/CE+)

Solid understanding of systems engineering principles and secure development lifecycles

Experience developing artefacts to support MOD security assurance

Hands-on knowledge of risk management frameworks (e.g. HMG IS1/IS2, NIST RMF)

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal - able to present to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Currently holds SC Clearance

Certifications

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

SABSA, TOGAF or equivalent architecture certifications

Front End Developer

Spectrum IT Recruitment

Excellent opportunity for Front-End Developer looking to join a forward-thinking company producing award-winning software used by leading businesses across the globe.The successful Senior Frond Developer will need to have extensive commercial experience using ReactJS and should be comfortable working to their own initiative but also happy to mentor and offer guidance to the more junior members of an already successful team.This is predominantly a remote role, but our client requires engineers to be on-site in Abingdon at least 2 days per month.As well as very competitive salaries, our client offers a comprehensive benefits package.Requirements:

Write well designed, maintainable, efficient code.

Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.

Integrate software components into a fully functional system.

Develop software verification plans and follow quality assurance procedures.

Document and maintain software functionality.

Mentor junior developers

Follow a specific build and deployment process.

Skills required:

Extensive ReactJS experience

Be familiar with Agile development practices, including Continuous Integration and

5+ years’ experience in enterprise level front-end web development:

Solid understanding of semantic mark-up, including HTML5, CSS3 (comfortable with CSS animations and flexbox).

Extensive ReactJS experience

JavaScript, TypeScript

Ability to mentor junior staff

Code reviews and technical guidance.

Degree level education in an engineering/software in beneficial

Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates.

If you feel you have the skills and experience required for this opportunity, please contact Oliver Wilson on or emailSpectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Lead Software Developer

Spectrum IT Recruitment

We have an exciting opportunity for Principal Developer to join an excellent client’s team based in Brighton. The successful candidate will be strong technically, but will also need to be comfortable being involved on the product side of things and dealing with customers when required. You will quickly become a vital part of an already successful software team and will be given the opportunity to contribute ideas which impact the direction of the software. The successful principal developer will be expected to be heavily involved on the architectural side of things and will of course be required to mentor more junior developers within the team.This can be a mainly remote role but candidate must be based within 2 hours of Brighton for occasional office visits. As well as good salaries, our client offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes a bonus.Skills required:

5+ years experience within Senior/Lead Developer roles

C#, .NET Core

Excellent knowledge of Angular

Strong database knowledge - SQL Server

Azure DevOps

Agile development methodologies

Deployment of software to the AWS and Azure platforms

If you feel you have the skills and experience for this opportunity, please contact Oliver Wilson on or emailSpectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Our client is seeking a visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to take charge of business systems, automation, and technology-enabled transformation. This is a rare opportunity to join the executive team at a scaling business, reporting directly to a founder and working alongside senior leadership to reshape how the company operates.The CTO will be responsible for building and leading this function from the ground up - setting the roadmap, embedding smarter ways of working, and ensuring technology and automation deliver tangible business impact as the organisation grows.Why Join?Our client began life with a content-led approach and has grown into a highly successful investment business.They re a content-driven, marketing-led organisation with significant reach:The business has grown fast while keeping the team lean. That makes technology and automation essential to scaling efficiently, increasing impact, and staying ahead of the competition.What You ll Be DoingAs CTO, you ll set the vision and lead the transformation of business systems and technology. You ll:

Own the technology roadmap - prioritising the highest-impact automation and systems projects.

Lead change across the business (finance, customer service, marketing, investment) from exec buy-in to adoption on the ground.

Oversee delivery of internal projects, coordinating Salesforce specialists, developers, admins, analysts, and contractors.

Select and implement the right tools - from Salesforce and low-code platforms to emerging AI/LLM solutions.

Measure and communicate impact: tracking time saved, costs reduced, and accuracy improved.

Build and lead a high-performing function over time, growing the capability as the company scales.

Champion innovation and automation-first thinking across the organisation.

Who We re Looking ForYou re a strategic operator with a builder s mindset. You thrive on fixing broken processes, embedding change, and using technology to unlock efficiency and scale. You re equally comfortable setting strategy at board level and rolling up your sleeves to prototype solutions yourself.You ll bring:

A proven track record of leading cross-functional transformation in fast-paced environments

Curiosity and passion for how AI and automation can reshape business operations

Strong understanding of business operations (finance, customer service, CRM-heavy teams)

Technical confidence to work with Salesforce specialists, developers, and automation platforms

Excellent leadership and project management skills - balancing speed, quality, and stakeholder communication

Bonus points if you ve:

Worked in a lean, founder-led business

Driven adoption of new systems or cultural change across multiple teams

Hands-on experience with Salesforce integrations or low-code automation

Ready to Redesign the Future of Work?This is a unique chance to shape the role of CTO in a scaling, entrepreneurial business - redefining how technology drives growth and efficiency.If this sounds like the opportunity you ve been waiting for, we d love to hear from you.Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Job Title: Senior AV Engineer Location: London Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 Job Purpose Summary:To carry out the installation and basic commissioning of AV systems across corporate, education, and government sectors.Key Responsibilities:

Ensure timely completion of installations.

Install meeting room solutions, LED screens, audio, and other systems.

Provide progress updates to the Project Manager.

Train junior engineers when necessary.

Lead other engineers on site.

Assemble AV racks on and off site.

Conduct basic system testing and commissioning.

Maintain positive client relationships.

Maintain a safe and tidy workspace.

Adhere to health and safety policies.

Experience and Skills Required:

Full UK Driving Licence and valid Passport.

Good understanding of Audio Visual and Video Conference systems.

3+ years’ experience as an AV Engineer.

Understanding of IT networks.

Experience with commercial AV systems such as Crestron, Extron, QSYS, Cisco, Logitech, etc.

Covered lunch and coffee expenses on site.

1.5X overtime rates.

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Private healthcare.

Christmas shutdown.

Pension contributions.

Overnight bonus for working away.

How to apply:Submit your application or contact Jake Voisey on the details provided.SER-IN

Product Security Architect

Permanent roleBased in BristolOffering circa 80,000Do you have experience in Security Infrastructure?Do you have experience in Secure by Design?Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?If your answers are yes to these, then this could be the role for you!As the Product Security Architect, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry!Some of what you will be involved in:

Identify security requirements and ensure the integration of security controls during the product development lifecycle

Develop and implement risk management strategies

Perform security threat modelling and risk assessments applying security controls to mitigate any threats identified

Collaborate with the development teams to ensure the adoption of Secure by Design principles

Identify security risks that arise from potential solution architectures, advising and assuring alternate solutions or counter-measures to mitigate identified information risks.

Collaborate with the product development teams to integrate security best practices ensuring Secure by Design

Identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities and risks in products

Develop and maintain security guidelines, documentation, and training materials

Participate in incident response and remediation efforts for security breaches affecting products

Your skillset may include:

Knowledge of HMG standards (including MOD-specific JSP, Def Stan 05-138, Def Stan 05-139)

An understanding of MOD ISN 23/09 Secure by Design

Knowledge of security frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27001, NIST 800-30, NIST 800-53 or OWASP

Working with risk management frameworks and methodologies (e.g., ISO 27001/2, ISO27005/31000, NIST 800-30, NIST 800-53)

If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!Product Security ArchitectPermanent roleBased in BristolOffering circa 80,000Disclaimer: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.

Control Systems Engineer

Controls Engineer Bespoke AutomationLocation: Warwick Hybrid (1 day WFH) Up to £60K Bonus DividendYou didn t become a Controls Engineer to patch tired systems. Here, you ll design and deliver automation that doesn t exist yet.This isn t another write some PLC code and walk away job.You ll:

Own projects from concept to commissioning and validation

Program PLCs, HMIs, robotics, vision, SCADA/MES

Work in highly regulated sectors where quality and compliance set the bar

What you ll bring:

PLC/HMI coding experience (3 years)

Passion for automation and solving hard problems

Bonus points for robotics, pharma/GAMP/21CFR11 exposure

The package includes up to £60K Overtime (1.5x) Bonus Dividend Hybrid working 36 days holiday package.Ready to step into projects where your code really matters? Apply now

Data Solution Architect - Mid-Level - Coventry

4 days a week in the Coventry, 1 day from home70k - 75k per annum plus excellent benefitsData Solution Architect required for a well-known organisation progressing through exciting transformation and investment in its systems and data. Ideally you will be a Senior/Data Engineer or Junior Data Architect that’s looking for the next step in your data career/moving into a Data Architecture role. This is also an excellent opportunity to gain exposure building data-driven solutions using Palantir Foundry.Fantastic opportunity to make a huge difference in a rapidly growing business if you have the following experience & knowledge:

Design scalable and effect data models and ontologies.

Lead integration of external systems and APIs into the system for seamless data flow.

Work with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define architecture & ensure successful delivery.

Ensure compliance with data governance, security & privacy standards.

If you’re interested in finding out more, please apply and your application will be reviewed by Ian Tittley at Investigo!Data Solution Architect - Mid-Level - Coventry

Spotlight

Technical Architect - Consultant

Ready for a new challenge?Are you looking for work that makes a difference? Do you want to work with people who learn and grow together?If so, Opencast could be the place for you. We’re a growing tech consultancy that creates user-centred solutions with purpose for our clients in government and business.The roleAs a Technical Architect – Consultant, you’ll help design and build the technical foundations of the services we deliver. You’ll work closely with engineers, delivery leads, and client teams to shape and guide solutions that meet user and business needs.You’ll be responsible for your architecture decisions and explain them clearly to others. You’ll work within architecture governance processes and take ownership of the quality and risks of your designs. You’ll also support delivery, helping to bring those designs to life.UK Security Clearance (existing SC clearance or eligibility) is a requirement for our current permanent opportunities.Experience in delivering digital services for the UK government is highly valuable for many of our projects. Therefore, familiarity with the GDS toolkit will be essential.Essential experienceYou don’t need to have had the job title Technical Architect before. But we’ll want you to show experience in designing and delivering technical solutions.In your CV and interview, please show how you have:• designed and delivered solutions based on business goals and technical needs• used software architecture patterns and principles in your work• explained your designs clearly using diagrams and models (e.g. uml or c4)• worked with teams and stakeholders to agree design decisions• identified risks or issues in technical designs – and taken action to resolve them• worked within architecture governance or review processes.As well as architecture experience, there are core skills you’ll need to be a great consultant.In the interview, we’re keen to understand how you approach your work and collaborate with others. We’ll explore topics such as your approach to architecture, how you deliver business outcomes, and how you engage with stakeholders.We’ll also be looking for examples that show how you:• work effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues• take a thoughtful and structured approach to solving problems• listen, adapt, and contribute as part of a team• are open to learning and developing your skillsDesirable experienceSome experience is useful but not required:• knowledge of architecture frameworks like TOGAF or Open Agile Architecture• experience designing cloud-based systems (e.g. AWS, Azure)• designing for security, accessibility or sustainabilityIf you have any of this experience, please include it on your CV — we can talk about it in the interview.If you don’t, that’s OK. We can support you to build these skills if you join us.SalaryConsultant salary range: £55,000-£70,0000What our offer includesA competitive pension, health cash plan, share options and discretionary bonus.Flexible hours and 25 days’ holiday.People to support you every step of the way.Where you’ll workYour working time at Opencast will be split between multiple locations, including from our HQ and hub locations, or home. Travel is part of life at Opencast, and takes in account requirements of your work, and your team.We include youWe welcome candidates from all identities, attributes, ways of thinking and backgrounds to thrive in a career at Opencast. Our aim is for the diversity of our people to be reflected in the solutions we deliver, to help create a fairer society for all.InterviewJob interviews are on Microsoft Teams. We’ll make any adjustments to help you.Want to know more?Visit our website or email careers@opencastsoftware.com.

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