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A market leading organisation is seeking a personable and analytical Data & Analytics Manager to join its team based in Stoke-on-Trent. Please note, this role is hybrid - 3 days in the office and 2 from home. This is a business-critical position offering the opportunity to shape how the organisation uses data to drive performance, improve decision-making, and support future growth click apply for full job details

Management Accountant / Assistant Accountant - Reputable and successful company - Initial 12 month fixed-term contract - Salary up to £36k plus benefits - Hybrid working (3 days a week in Lincoln office and 2 from home) A successful business is looking for an experienced Management Accountant to support them on an initial 12 month fixed term basis click apply for full job details

Incident and Command Centre Lead - Large financial services company - Salary circa £80,000 plus bonus, 10% pension and benefits - London based hybrid role (3 days per week in the office) A leading financial services company is looking for a Team Lead for its Incident Management and Command Centre function. This is a great opportunity where progression into senior management is available in the coming years. The role will take ownership of the UK Command Centre, developing leadership capability while managing business-critical incidents and helping shape the future of IT Operations. Duties will include: - Leading the UK Command Centre and supporting the development of a high-performing team. - Managing Major Incidents from initiation through to service restoration. - Chairing technical and management bridge calls during critical incidents. - Coordinating multiple technology teams to restore business-critical services. - Providing clear updates to technical teams, senior management and executive stakeholders. - Driving continual service improvement through post-incident reviews and trend analysis. - Supporting operational projects and helping improve Incident Management processes. - Developing reporting, KPIs and operational performance metrics. To be considered suitable you will need the following skills/experience: - Technical background as either, Incident Manager, Major Incident Manager, Command Centre Team Lead, NOC Team Lead, IT Operations Lead, Senior Systems Administrator - Experience managing or coordinating Major Incidents within a large enterprise environment. - A good understanding of how a Command Centre or IT Operations Centre functions. - Confidence communicating with both technical teams and senior business stakeholders. - Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. - A passion for continuous improvement and developing operational excellence.

A highly successful manufacturing organisation is looking for a proven Marketing Assistant, playing a vital part in developing and executing impactful email marketing and social media campaigns. This role is based in the Reading area, Berkshire with hybrid working arrangements (just 2 days per week in the office). The successful candidate will work closely with a dynamic digital marketing team, including copywriters and designers, managing high-quality content across multiple platforms to engage an international audience of technical professionals. - Build, segment, and schedule global email campaigns using Pardot/Salesforce Marketing Cloud and social media management tools. - Collaborate with product specialists, copywriters, and designers to optimise campaign assets for maximum engagement. - Create humanised, conversational content by suggesting compelling subject lines, calls-to-action, and messaging hooks. - Ensure all campaign outputs are polished, brand-compliant, and error-free before final sign-off. - Plan and execute A/B tests on designs, formats, and messaging; analyse results to inform future campaigns. - Pull and interpret engagement data to assess campaign performance and identify areas for optimisation. - Support the technical development of automated email workflows and social media scheduling to improve efficiency and outreach. - Support the project to organisation's transition to Salesforce Marketing Cloud (latest marketing automation). In order to be suitable for this Marketing Assistant role you must have the following background / skills: - Minimum of two years' experience in B2B email marketing. - Proficient in building B2B email marketing campaigns, using platforms such as Pardot, Mailchimp, or similar - Strong copy editing / proof-reading skills - Detailed-oriented, with a keen eye for accuracy and quality control. - Proactive, with a demonstrated ability to suggest process improvements and interpret engagement metrics. - Excellent communicator, able to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively. - A team player who values collaboration, flexible in managing multiple priorities within a global calendar. - Any experience working in a technology / manufacturing business with a technical audience, would be considered highly advantageous - Some social media marketing experience would be beneficial, but not essential - Exposure to Salesforce Marketing Cloud or social scheduling experience would be ideal, but not required This role offers the chance to work within a reputable organisation that values innovation and collaboration. You will enjoy a supportive environment that encourages professional growth, with access to training on Salesforce Marketing Cloud and other tools. This Marketing Assistant role is paying up to £30,000, plus benefits including 25 days holiday, discretionary annual bonus, auto-enrolment pension, & 3pm finish on Fridays. If you meet the criteria and are eager to advance your career in B2B digital marketing, we invite you to submit your application today.

Incident Manager and Command Centre Lead - Large financial services company - Salary circa £80,000 plus bonus, 10% pension and benefits - London based hybrid role (3 days per week in the office) A leading financial services company is looking for a Team Lead for its Incident Management and Command Centre function. This is a great opportunity where progression into senior management is available in the coming years. The role will take ownership of the UK Command Centre, developing leadership capability while managing business-critical incidents and helping shape the future of IT Operations. Duties will include: - Leading the UK Command Centre and supporting the development of a high-performing team. - Managing Major Incidents from initiation through to service restoration. - Chairing technical and management bridge calls during critical incidents. - Coordinating multiple technology teams to restore business-critical services. - Providing clear updates to technical teams, senior management and executive stakeholders. - Driving continual service improvement through post-incident reviews and trend analysis. - Supporting operational projects and helping improve Incident Management processes. - Developing reporting, KPIs and operational performance metrics. To be considered suitable you will need the following skills/experience: - Technical background as either, Incident Manager, Major Incident Manager, Command Centre Team Lead, NOC Team Lead, IT Operations Lead, Senior Systems Administrator - Experience managing or coordinating Major Incidents within a large enterprise environment. - A good understanding of how a Command Centre or IT Operations Centre functions. - Confidence communicating with both technical teams and senior business stakeholders. - Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. - A passion for continuous improvement and developing operational excellence.

A highly successful manufacturing organisation is looking for a proven Digital Marketing Co-ordinator, playing a vital part in developing and executing impactful email marketing and social media campaigns. This role is based in the Reading area, Berkshire with hybrid working arrangements (just 2 days per week in the office). The successful candidate will work closely with a dynamic digital marketing team, including copywriters and designers, managing high-quality content across multiple platforms to engage an international audience of technical professionals. - Build, segment, and schedule global email campaigns using Pardot/Salesforce Marketing Cloud and social media management tools. - Collaborate with product specialists, copywriters, and designers to optimise campaign assets for maximum engagement. - Create humanised, conversational content by suggesting compelling subject lines, calls-to-action, and messaging hooks. - Ensure all campaign outputs are polished, brand-compliant, and error-free before final sign-off. - Plan and execute A/B tests on designs, formats, and messaging; analyse results to inform future campaigns. - Pull and interpret engagement data to assess campaign performance and identify areas for optimisation. - Support the technical development of automated email workflows and social media scheduling to improve efficiency and outreach. - Support the project to organisation's transition to Salesforce Marketing Cloud (latest marketing automation). In order to be suitable for this Digital Marketing Co-ordinator role you must have the following background / skills: - Minimum of two years' experience in B2B email marketing. - Proficient in building B2B email marketing campaigns, using platforms such as Pardot, Mailchimp, or similar - Strong copy editing / proof-reading skills - Detailed-oriented, with a keen eye for accuracy and quality control. - Proactive, with a demonstrated ability to suggest process improvements and interpret engagement metrics. - Excellent communicator, able to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively. - A team player who values collaboration, flexible in managing multiple priorities within a global calendar. - Any experience working in a technology / manufacturing business with a technical audience, would be considered highly advantageous - Some social media marketing experience would be beneficial, but not essential - Exposure to Salesforce Marketing Cloud or social scheduling experience would be ideal, but not required This role offers the chance to work within a reputable organisation that values innovation and collaboration. You will enjoy a supportive environment that encourages professional growth, with access to training on Salesforce Marketing Cloud and other tools. This Digital Marketing Co-ordinator role is paying up to £30,000, plus benefits including 25 days holiday, discretionary annual bonus, auto-enrolment pension, & 3pm finish on Fridays. If you meet the criteria and are eager to advance your career in B2B digital marketing, we invite you to submit your application today.

We are seeking a hands-on, generalist Marketing Manager to join a specialist construction company. Reporting to the Head of Marketing, you'll play a central role in shaping how the business communicates internally and externally covering everything from brand and PR to digital campaigns, print and events. This is a broad, varied role suited to someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats and thrive click apply for full job details

An innovative building solutions business is looking for a Senior Business Development Manager with proven construction industry/contracting experience and success to spearhead their growth within the construction framework sector, specifically with large property asset holders and tier 1-2 framework contractors in the social housing, large scale property asset owners and care home sectors click apply for full job details

Management Accountant / Assistant Accountant - Reputable and successful company - Initial 12 month fixed-term contract - Salary up to £36k plus benefits - Hybrid working (3 days a week in Lincoln office and 2 from home) A successful business is looking for an experienced Management Accountant to support them on an initial 12 month fixed term basis click apply for full job details

This is an excellent opportunity for a Cyber Security Engineer to take an instrumental role in a Northampton-based firm, offering a hybrid work environment (circa 3 days in the office) and a salary of up to £60,000 depending on experience. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years' practical cybersecurity experience within enterprise environments. To be considered for this position, you will need solid hands-on skills with: - cloud, endpoint, or infrastructure security - identity and access management, multifactor authentication, privileged access, and zero-trust principles - managing Windows endpoints through modern device management platforms and implementing endpoint detection and response technologies - cloud security fundamentals, including configuration, data protection, and security monitoring Ideal candidates will also have - Ability to assess vulnerabilities, lead remediation efforts, and investigate security incidents effectively. - Strong technical documentation skills and the ability to translate complex issues into understandable reports. - Excellent collaboration and communication skills, capable of working with both technical and non-technical colleagues. - Experience working with external security providers, vulnerability management platforms, and SaaS security. - Knowledge of frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST CSF, along with relevant professional certifications As a Cyber Security Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing security controls across identity, endpoint, cloud, and application in enterprise technology environments. Based on the outskirts of Northampton, my client is paying up to £60,000 + up to 15% bonus. This is a hybrid role of circa 3 days in the office and circa 2 days working from home. As my client is on the outskirts of Northampton, you will need your own transport to reach their office. If you are an experienced Cyber Security Engineer who has worked in enterprise environments, and are looking for an exciting new challenge, please send me your CV immediately.

A highly successful manufacturing organisation is looking for a proven B2B Emailed Marketing Executive, playing a vital part in developing and executing impactful email marketing and social media campaigns. This role is based in the Reading area, Berkshire with hybrid working arrangements (2 days per week in the office). The successful candidate will work closely with a dynamic digital marketing click apply for full job details

A specialist technology manufacturing business with international operations and a strong reputation for delivering innovative solutions to global customers is looking for an experienced Finance Director to join the senior leadership team. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Finance Director will provide strategic and commercial financial leadership across the business, leading a team of four and pa click apply for full job details

A well-established home services group with a portfolio of trusted household brands is seeking a Management Accountant to join the business. Please note, this role will be fully office-based at the organisation's office in the Lambeth area of South London, with excellent transport links. As the Management Accountant, you will play a key role within a small, collaborative finance team, supporting the click apply for full job details

A fast-growing, international technology business operating within the consumer electronics sector is looking for an Amazon PPC Manager to join its E-Commerce team. This is a permanent, full-time, office-based position located at the company's Head Office near Wembley in North West London. The role is ideally suited to a commercially minded PPC professional with at least three years' experience click apply for full job details

A market leading organisation is seeking a personable and analytical BI Manager to join its team based in Stoke-on-Trent. Please note, this role is hybrid - 3 days in the office and 2 from home. This is a business-critical position offering the opportunity to shape how the organisation uses data to drive performance, improve decision-making, and support future growth click apply for full job details

Head of Finance - Successful technology company - Based in Guildford (2 days per week in the office sand 3 days from home) - Full time permanent role paying up to £85,000 plus benefits A reputable technology firm based in Guildford are looking for an experienced Head of Finance to join their team. This is a great opportunity to lead a finance team and support further growth of a successful click apply for full job details

IT Field Engineer / Support Consultant - Based from home and covering areas across Surrey and South London - Permanent role and paying up to £38,600 inclusive of car allowance - Reputable qand award winning MSP An award winning IT service provider is looking for an IT Field Consultant to join their team. The successful candidate will manage their time to provide regular onsite IT support to a range of clients and will cover multiple customer sites across Central London, South West London & Surrey. Duties will include: - Attending planned onsite client visitis - Providing 1st and 2nd line desktop support - Escalate any calls to 3rd line teams - Machine set ups - Support and manage customer issues To be considered for this position you will have need to have the following; - Previous experience in IT Helpdesk, Service Desk or Desktop support - Ability to drive to customer sites in the Surrey/London regions - Good knowledge of core Microsoft technologies including; - Windows OS and Office 365 - Exchange, SharePoint and MS Teams - Active Directory and Windows Server - PC hardware setups

IT Field Engineer / Support Consultant - Based from home and covering areas across Surrey and South London - Permanent role and paying up to £38,600 inclusive of car allowance - Reputable qand award winning MSP An award winning IT service provider is looking for an IT Field Consultant to join their team. The successful candidate will manage their time to provide regular onsite IT support to a range of clients and will cover multiple customer sites across Central London, South West London & Surrey. Duties will include: - Attending planned onsite client visitis - Providing 1st and 2nd line desktop support - Escalate any calls to 3rd line teams - Machine set ups - Support and manage customer issues To be considered for this position you will have need to have the following; - Previous experience in IT Helpdesk, Service Desk or Desktop support - Ability to drive to customer sites in the Surrey/London regions - Good knowledge of core Microsoft technologies including; - Windows OS and Office 365 - Exchange, SharePoint and MS Teams - Active Directory and Windows Server - PC hardware setups

IT Project Manager - Banking - Initial 1 year fixed-term role - London foreign national bank - Salary up to £90,000 plus benefits - Hybrid working (3 days a week in Central London office and 2 from home) A reputable global bank is looking for an IT Project Manager on an initial 12 month fixed term contract. This is a great opportunity to join a reputable organisation going through IT transformation and change across its core banking systems. The successful individiual will be responsible for; - Core banking system upgrate and integration (including contrracts and licences) and retiring of current system - Updating and upgrading bank treasury system - Upgrades to DR/disaster recovery - Data migrations and automation - Upgrade to IT comms room - Working with both internal and external stakeholders including overseas head office - Risk management To be considered suitable you will need to have a strong background in project management along with the following; - Solid experience in IT transformation projects - Experience with banking system upgrades/integrations - Solid understanding of system automation, upgrades, data migrations, governance and data & cyber security - Understanding of ISO20022

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Information Security & Compliance professional to join a well-established consultancy in the Dorking area of Surrey in a part-time hybrid role. This position is for 3 days a week and pays £70,000 pro rata. To be considered for this position, you will have previous experience in Information Security & Compliance. The ideal candidate will have solid experience around framework processes, compliance admin, incident reporting, certification auditing, and re-certification support. You will have a solid understanding of: - ISO27001 & ISO22301 - Cyber Essentials & Cyber Essentials Plus - GDPR - ITIL & ISMS (Information Security Management System) and BCMS (Business Continuity Management System) This is a flexible part time role requiring 3 days a week in a hybrid work environment. The full time salary for this role is £70,000, which means for 3 days a week you will earn £42,000. Based in the Dorkign area of Surrey my client has onsite car parking but is NOT accessible via public transport. If you are an experienced Information Security & Compliance Manager looking for a 3 days a week part time role please send me your CV immediately.

HR Advisor / People Advisor - Initial 6 Month fixed-term contract - Salary up to £37k based on experience, plus benefits - Hybrid role with 3 days per week in the central Lincoln office. Occasional travel to other sites may be required A successful organisation are looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join their team on an initial 6 month fixed term basis click apply for full job details

Payroll Administrator - Initial 3 month temporary contract - Hybrid role with office in Central Lincoln - Hourly rate of up to £18.50 (37.5 hours per week) A reputable organisation is looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join their busy team. This role will initially be for a 3 month temporary period and will support with the following duties; - Processing payroll and ensuring click apply for full job details

Marketing Director 9-12 months FTC before likely becoming permanent £80,000-£120,000 pro rata DOE A well-known bricks and mortar retail business based in Crewe, Cheshire is seeking a strategic and commercially minded Marketing Director to lead the development of the company brand. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you'll be responsible for shaping and delivering their brand, design an click apply for full job details

We're looking for a Rewards Analyst, with exceptional analytical skills, to join a global Education Group on a contract basis. You will support on the design and implementation of robust pay bands across the organisation in line with the EU Pay Transparency directive. Manage pay and benefit benchmarking to ensure compliance and competitiveness click apply for full job details

We're looking for a Rewards Analyst, with exceptional analytical skills, to join a global Education Group on a contract basis. You will support on the design and implementation of robust pay bands across the organisation in line with the EU Pay Transparency directive. Manage pay and benefit benchmarking to ensure compliance and competitiveness click apply for full job details

Payroll Administrator - Initial 3 month temporary contract - Hybrid role with office in Central Lincoln - Hourly rate of up to £ hours per week) A reputable organisation is looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join their busy team. This role will initially be for a 3 month temporary period and will support with the following duties; - Processing payroll and ensuring data is accurate - Payroll reporting - Calculating statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP) - Supporting processing of starters and leavers - Updating changes and processing deductions - Investigating queries - Assist with pension calculations To be considered suitable you will need to be immediately available and have the following skills and experience; - Previous payroll experience and knowledge of PAYE, NI and statutory payments - Strong organisational and IT skills - Excellent accuracy and attention to detail - Ability to work in a fast pace environment and meet deadlines - Ability to commute to Lincoln 2-3 days per week