Opus People Solutions Ltd jobs

Social Care Recruitment Consultant Location: Hybrid - 2 days per week in office (Ipswich, Northampton, West Midlands, Milton Keynes or Cambridgeshire) / 3 days from home Salary: Competitive + Bonus Contract: Full-time, Permanent (37 hours per week) About Opus People Solutions Since 2014, Opus People Solutions has provided temporary, interim and permanent resourcing solutions to public sector and educational organisations across the UK. Our vision is to be the recruiter of choice within the public sector in our chosen markets. We achieve this by offering innovative, ethical and cost effective recruitment solutions that help our clients build and maintain high performing workforces. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: Teamwork, Adaptability, Trust, Respect and Excellence. The Opportunity We are looking for a Social Care Recruitment Consultant to join our Managed Service team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a specialist team supporting local authorities across the UK with the recruitment of professionals who make a real difference in their communities. While Qualified Social Workers form a significant part of our recruitment activity, we also recruit for a broad range of roles including: - Children's and Adults' Social Workers to Service Managers - Occupational Therapists - Family Support Workers - Youth Justice Professionals - Health Visitors - SEN Professionals - Other specialist social care and education roles Working within our Managed Service team, you will build strong relationships with local authority clients, agency suppliers and our in house direct recruitment team to deliver outstanding recruitment solutions across children's and adults' services. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, solving recruitment challenges and delivering excellent customer service within a fast-paced and rewarding environment. What You'll Do - Build strong relationships with local authority clients and develop a thorough understanding of their recruitment needs and workforce challenges. - Work closely with our in house direct recruitment team to fill vacancies across children's and adults' services. - Manage relationships with agency suppliers to ensure vacancies are filled effectively when direct recruitment solutions are not available. - Source, screen and shortlist suitable candidates against client requirements. - Advertise vacancies across job boards, websites and social media platforms. - Coordinate interviews and manage the end to end recruitment process. - Prepare candidate profiles and submit suitable applicants to clients. - Keep clients, candidates and suppliers informed throughout the recruitment journey. - Negotiate pay rates and placement arrangements. - Work closely with the Compliance Team to ensure all candidates meet compliance requirements before placement. - Maintain accurate records and data within recruitment systems. - Attend client meetings, supplier calls and workforce planning discussions. - Manage customer experience, including feedback, satisfaction monitoring and issue resolution. - Support service improvement initiatives and business development activities. - Achieve agreed KPIs and operational targets. We're Looking For Someone Who - Is a confident communicator with excellent relationship-building skills. - Can effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines. - Is highly organised with strong attention to detail. - Thrives in a fast paced, service driven environment. - Has strong problem solving and negotiation skills. - Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team. - Demonstrates resilience, initiative and a proactive approach. - Has strong customer service and stakeholder management skills. - Is commercially aware while maintaining a customer-first mindset. - Is proficient in Microsoft Office and other recruitment systems. Previous recruitment experience is desirable, particularly within social care, public sector, healthcare, education or managed service recruitment. However, we are equally interested in individuals with strong experience in customer service, account management, stakeholder engagement or relationship management who are looking to develop a career in recruitment. Why Join Opus? - Hybrid working with a mix of office and home working - Quarterly bonus scheme - Company pension - Employee discounts - Career progression opportunities - Ongoing learning and development - Supportive and collaborative team culture - Opportunity to build a rewarding career within a growing organisation - The chance to make a real impact by helping local authorities recruit the people who deliver vital services to children, families and vulnerable adults Ready to Make a Difference? Every placement helps local authorities deliver essential services and improve outcomes for communities across the UK. If you're passionate about people, relationships and delivering excellent service, we'd love to hear from you. Join Opus People Solutions and help shape the future of social care recruitment.

Technical Accountant - Closedown Review 500 per day Interim Contract until 31 December 2026 Mainly Remote We are recruiting for an experienced Technical Accountant to support a Local Authority client with a key Closedown Review workstream within its Finance Transformation Programme. This role will also provide support to the Corporate Finance Team, including Chief Accountant-related responsibilities as required. Key Responsibilities - Lead a fundamental review of the 2025/26 closedown process and Statement of Accounts. - Assess revenue and capital closedown procedures, working papers, reconciliations and audit trails. - Review team capacity, roles and responsibilities, governance and management oversight. - Evaluate compliance with the CIPFA Code of Practice and Disclosure Checklist. - Identify opportunities to streamline accounts production, strengthen balance sheet assurance and improve external audit readiness. - Review findings from internal audit, external audit and previous independent reviews. - Assess capital accounting, pensions, grants accounting, fixed asset processes and finance system controls. Essential Requirements - Fully Qualified CCAB Accountant (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). - Minimum 5 years' post-qualified experience (PQE) . - Significant local government finance experience . - Proven experience managing or supporting the closure of Statement of Accounts . - Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of CIPFA requirements. - Experience working with external auditors and driving process improvements. Contract Details - 500 per day (flexiable) - Interim contract until 31 December 2026 - Mainly remote - Approximately one office visit per month This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned local government finance professional to play a key role in improving closedown processes and supporting a wider finance transformation programme.

Business Intelligence and Insights Manager Location: Coventry (Hybrid Working) Flexible Day Rate Interim Contract Our client, a large and forward thinking local government organisation based in Coventry, is seeking an experienced BI & Insights Manager on an interim basis to lead their Business Intelligence, Insights and Data function. This is an excellent opportunity for a proven BI leader to drive data-led decision making across a complex organisation, leading a team of analysts while delivering high quality insight, performance reporting and business intelligence solutions that support strategic objectives and service improvement. The Role As BI & Insights Manager, you will be responsible for leading the collection, analysis and interpretation of organisational data, ensuring stakeholders have access to accurate, meaningful and actionable insights. Working closely with senior leaders, service areas and key stakeholders, you will develop performance frameworks, dashboards and analytical reporting that enable informed decision making and continuous improvement. The role is offered on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of two days per week in the Coventry office, alongside additional attendance as required to meet business needs. Key Responsibilities - Lead, manage and develop a team of Senior BI, Insight and Data Analysts. - Partner with services across the organisation to gather and interpret business requirements. - Oversee the design, development and maintenance of dashboards, reports and business intelligence solutions. - Drive a consistent approach to performance reporting and management information across services. - Ensure the quality, accuracy and integrity of all published data, analysis and reporting. - Produce insightful analysis, commentary, trend identification and benchmarking to support operational and strategic decision making. - Develop reporting solutions and support the automation of management information processes. - Work closely with senior stakeholders, IT teams and service leads to influence system and operational improvements. - Provide expert advice on analytical methodologies, business intelligence and data management. - Identify opportunities to improve services, reduce costs and enhance organisational performance through data and insight. - Lead the implementation and development of BI tools, data visualisation and reporting platforms. - Support statutory reporting requirements and organisational inspection readiness. - Deputise for the Head of Performance, Data and Continuous Improvement when required. About You To be successful in this role, you will bring substantial experience within business intelligence, analytics and performance management, coupled with strong leadership capabilities. - Proven experience in a Business Intelligence Manager, Insights Manager or similar leadership role. - Previous experience working within a Local Authority or wider public sector environment. - Experience leading and developing analytical and reporting teams. - Strong knowledge of business intelligence tools, reporting solutions and dashboard development. - Experience of data modelling, data warehousing and managing complex datasets. - Knowledge of information governance, data management and data protection legislation, including GDPR. - Understanding of local government structures, services and performance frameworks. Skills & Attributes - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. - Ability to translate complex data into clear, meaningful insights for both technical and non-technical audiences. - Strong analytical, problem solving and critical-thinking abilities. - Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects. - Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality. - Proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach. What's on Offer? - Flexible day rate. - High profile interim leadership opportunity. - Hybrid working arrangement. - Opportunity to influence strategic decision making within a major local government organisation. - Collaborative and forward thinking working environment. For further information or to discuss this opportunity in confidence, please contact our team today.

Communications Manager Salary: 38,000 - 42,000 per annum depending on experience Contract: 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract Working Pattern: Predominantly home-based working. Applications are welcomed from candidates across England. Willingness and commitment required as on occasions you will need to attend meetings in different locations - Travel to meetings, events and London and Stockport offices so flexibility to travel is essential. Shape the voice of a respected national organisation. Our client a national membership organisation representing Local Authority Building Control teams across England and Wales. As our client continues to evolve, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Communications Manager to join the organisation on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is far more than a communications delivery role. We are looking for someone who can help shape the future of its communications function bringing strategic thinking, fresh ideas and a proactive approach to how the organisation communicates with members, stakeholders and the wider sector. Working closely with senior leaders, you'll have the opportunity to influence organisational messaging, strengthen brand voice and develop communications that engage a wide range of audiences. The Role You'll lead the day-to-day communications function while developing a more strategic communications approach across the organisation. Managing a small team of Communications Coordinators, you'll oversee communications across digital channels, website, email, social media, media relations and stakeholder engagement, ensuring communications are clear, consistent and aligned with organisational priorities. A key part of the role will be understanding the different audiences our client supports and translating technical, policy and industry information into engaging, accessible communications that add value to members and stakeholders. You'll also work closely with senior leaders to develop communications plans, identify opportunities to strengthen engagement and continually enhance communications internally and externally. About You You'll be an experienced Communications Manager with previous team leadership experience and the confidence to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders. You'll also bring: - Experience developing and delivering communications strategies and plans. - Excellent copywriting, editing and storytelling skills. - Experience managing communications across multiple channels. - Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills. - The ability to translate technical or complex information into engaging communications. - Experience leading, developing and supporting a communications team. Just as importantly, you'll be someone who: - Brings ideas and enjoys thinking strategically. - Takes ownership and looks for solutions. - Has the confidence to advise and influence senior leaders. - Enjoys understanding different audiences and tailoring communications accordingly. - Builds credibility quickly and works collaboratively across an organisation. - Is organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple priorities. Experience within a membership organisation, professional body, public sector, regulatory environment or built environment would be advantageous, although we welcomes applications from candidates with transferable communications experience from other complex organisations. Why Join ? This is an opportunity to shape communications within a respected national organisation where your ideas will genuinely influence how our client engages with members, partners and stakeholders. The role offers a predominantly home-based working pattern, balanced with travel to meetings, events and collaboration with colleagues when required. If you're looking for a communications leadership role where you can influence strategy, develop people and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Now!

Events Manager Salary: 36,000 - 40,000 per annum depending on experience Contract: 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract Location & Working Pattern 35 hours per week: Predominantly home-based, with travel across England and Wales to support conferences, awards, meetings and events. Occasional travel to London and Stockport offices will also be required. Flexibility to travel is essential. Lead a national events programme that makes a real impact. Our client is the national membership organisation representing Local Authority Building Control teams across England and Wales. Through a diverse programme of conferences, awards ceremonies, professional training, webinars and national recruitment assessment centres, they bring together professionals from across the sector to share knowledge, celebrate success and support the future of building control. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Events Manager to join the team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is more than an events delivery role. It's an opportunity to lead a nationally recognised events programme, manage a talented team and work closely with senior leaders to continually enhance the quality and impact of events. The Role You'll take ownership of planning and delivering a varied programme of events from concept through to completion, ensuring every event is delivered to the highest professional standard. Working closely with colleagues across the business, you'll lead a small team of Event Coordinators, manage suppliers, venues, budgets and logistics, while building strong relationships with senior stakeholders and external partners. No two weeks are the same. From flagship conferences and prestigious awards ceremonies to webinars, professional training and recruitment assessment centres, you'll play a key role in delivering events that make a genuine difference to members and the wider profession. About You You'll be an experienced Events Manager with a proven track record of delivering a diverse programme of professional events and leading people successfully. You'll also bring: - Previous line management experience. - Experience delivering conferences, awards ceremonies, webinars or large-scale professional events. - Excellent project management and organisational skills. - Experience managing suppliers, venues, contracts and event budgets. - The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. Just as importantly, you'll be someone who: - Brings ideas and enjoys finding solutions. - Builds credibility with senior stakeholders. - Takes ownership and leads with confidence. - Thrives in a fast-paced environment. - Adapts quickly when priorities change. - Enjoys working collaboratively and supporting others to succeed. We welcome applications from experienced Events Managers from a wide range of sectors, including membership organisations, professional bodies, higher education, charities, commercial events, event agencies and the public sector. The breadth and complexity of your events experience is more important than the sector you've worked in. Why Join ? This is an opportunity to join a collaborative national organisation where you'll have genuine ownership of your work and the opportunity to influence how a nationally recognised events programme is delivered. The role offers a predominantly home-based working pattern, balanced with travel to meetings and events across England and Wales. If you're looking for variety, autonomy and the opportunity to make a visible impact, this could be your next career move.

Accounting Technician (ASC Payments & Billing) Location: Solihull, B91 3QB Pay Rate: 13.90 per hour PAYE / 18.67 Umbrella Working Pattern: Onsite presence required during training, once training is completed, the role moves to hybrid basis Hours: Flexible - start between 8:00am and 9:30am, finish time dependent on start, 7.24 minutes a day. 30-minute unpaid break. Duration: Temporary basis, 9 months to cover Maternity leave. About the Role Opus People Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of our Client, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, for an Accounting Technician within the Adult Social Care Payments & Billing Team to join a busy local authority finance team based in Solihull. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their experience in finance within the public sector, particularly in payments and billing within social care services. Key Responsibilities - Processing invoices accurately and in a timely manner - Working with the Controcc system - training provided if required - Liaising with care providers to resolve payment and billing queries - Handling queries from social workers regarding payments - Managing payments to providers delivering social care services - Raising invoices and supporting the billing function - Initially focusing on payments, with billing responsibilities increasing once confident About You We are looking for a motivated and reliable individual who is keen to learn and develop within a finance environment. Essential: - Basic Finance knowledge or experience including Finance Admin and Accounts Payable. - Good attention to detail and organisational skills - Strong communication skills for dealing with internal teams and external providers - Willingness to learn and adapt Experience / Background: - Open to graduates or post-graduates - Experience within a finance team or accounts payable is desirable but not essential - 5 GCSE's or equivalent - Grades A-C or 4-9, including Maths and English What's on Offer - Flexible working hours to support work-life balance - Hybrid working model - Supportive team environment with full training provided - Opportunity to develop public sector finance experience If you're a driven individual with a finance background or interest , looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you! All offers will be subject to satisfactory compliance screening, including right to work in the UK and references. If successful, candidates will be required to provide information to support the Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council's commitment to the prevention and detection of fraud. This information will be processed by the Council's Internal Audit Services and may be shared with the National Fraud Initiative (NFI) for data matching.?

Recruitment Team Leader Location: Hybrid - With offices across the UK in Ipswich, Cambridge, Milton Keynes, Northampton and Walsall, we welcome applications from candidates based within easy commuting distance of any of our offices (client visits will also be required) Salary: Up to 36K per annum, DOE Contract: Full time, 37.5 hours per week Are you an experienced recruitment professional with a passion for leadership, customer service, and delivering outstanding results? At Opus People Solutions, we deliver managed service recruitment (MSP) to over 25 local authority clients across the UK. Our model is built around expertise, ethical delivery, and long-term partnership - not just filling roles, but finding the right people who will shape the future of public services. We are looking for a motivated and driven Team Leader to join our growing Industrial and Admin Team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building strong customer relationships, and has the ability to lead a team to achieve exceptional recruitment outcomes. About the Role As a Team Leader, you will oversee the end-to-end temporary recruitment lifecycle for designated customers while providing leadership, guidance, and support to your team. You will work closely with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to deliver a high-quality recruitment service that exceeds expectations. You will play a key role in driving service delivery, improving operational performance, and ensuring recruitment activities are conducted efficiently and compliantly. Key Responsibilities - Lead and manage recruitment delivery across assigned customer accounts within Industrial and Admin vertical - Build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with customers and stakeholders. - Provide a consultative recruitment service to hiring managers. - Conduct detailed vacancy briefings and recruitment planning sessions. - Develop effective attraction and sourcing strategies to secure top talent. - Manage candidate and customer expectations throughout the recruitment process. - Ensure recruitment systems are updated accurately and in real time. - Monitor service delivery against agreed SLAs and performance targets. - Support reporting and management information requirements. - Act as an escalation point for recruitment queries and issues. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the service. - Support team development and lead by example. About You You will be an experienced recruiter with strong leadership capabilities and a customer-focused mindset. Essential Skills & Experience - Proven recruitment experience, ideally within an agency, MSP, or in-house environment with knowledge of industrial and admin vacancies - Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. - Excellent communication and influencing abilities. - Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. - Strong organisational and time-management skills. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel. - Ability to analyse information, solve problems, and make informed decisions. - Experience coaching, mentoring, or leading team members. What We Offer - Competitive salary and benefits package. - Opportunities for career development and progression. - Supportive and collaborative working environment. - Exposure to strategic customer accounts and key stakeholders. - Opportunity to make a real impact on service delivery and business performance. All offers will be subject to satisfactory compliance screening, including right to work in the UK and references. Apply Today If you're a recruitment professional ready to take the next step in your leadership career and make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of a team committed to delivering exceptional recruitment solutions and outstanding customer service.

Recruitment Team Leader Location: Hybrid - With offices across the UK in Ipswich, Cambridge, Milton Keynes, Northampton and Walsall, we welcome applications from candidates based within easy commuting distance of any of our offices (client visits will also be required) Salary: Up to 36K per annum, DOE Contract: Full time, 37.5 hours per week Are you an experienced recruitment professional with a passion for leadership, customer service, and delivering outstanding results? At Opus People Solutions, we deliver managed service recruitment (MSP) to over 25 local authority clients across the UK. Our model is built around expertise, ethical delivery, and long-term partnership - not just filling roles, but finding the right people who will shape the future of public services. We are looking for a motivated and driven Team Leader to join our growing Industrial and Admin Team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building strong customer relationships, and has the ability to lead a team to achieve exceptional recruitment outcomes. About the Role As a Team Leader, you will oversee the end-to-end temporary recruitment lifecycle for designated customers while providing leadership, guidance, and support to your team. You will work closely with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to deliver a high-quality recruitment service that exceeds expectations. You will play a key role in driving service delivery, improving operational performance, and ensuring recruitment activities are conducted efficiently and compliantly. Key Responsibilities - Lead and manage recruitment delivery across assigned customer accounts within Industrial and Admin vertical - Build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with customers and stakeholders. - Provide a consultative recruitment service to hiring managers. - Conduct detailed vacancy briefings and recruitment planning sessions. - Develop effective attraction and sourcing strategies to secure top talent. - Manage candidate and customer expectations throughout the recruitment process. - Ensure recruitment systems are updated accurately and in real time. - Monitor service delivery against agreed SLAs and performance targets. - Support reporting and management information requirements. - Act as an escalation point for recruitment queries and issues. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the service. - Support team development and lead by example. About You You will be an experienced recruiter with strong leadership capabilities and a customer-focused mindset. Essential Skills & Experience - Proven recruitment experience, ideally within an agency, MSP, or in-house environment with knowledge of industrial and admin vacancies - Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. - Excellent communication and influencing abilities. - Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. - Strong organisational and time-management skills. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel. - Ability to analyse information, solve problems, and make informed decisions. - Experience coaching, mentoring, or leading team members. What We Offer - Competitive salary and benefits package. - Opportunities for career development and progression. - Supportive and collaborative working environment. - Exposure to strategic customer accounts and key stakeholders. - Opportunity to make a real impact on service delivery and business performance. All offers will be subject to satisfactory compliance screening, including right to work in the UK and references. Apply Today If you're a recruitment professional ready to take the next step in your leadership career and make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of a team committed to delivering exceptional recruitment solutions and outstanding customer service.

Recruitment Consultant - Industrial & Admin Team Location: Hybrid - we are especially interested in candidates who are based in or around the surrounding area of Birmingham, West Midlands. Salary: 25k - 27k per annum - plus eligibility for quarterly performance bonus Contract: Full time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week All applications are required to hold full UK Driving Licence and access to their own vehicle due to the requirement of onsite Client Visits. About the Role We're looking for an experienced consultant who has experience of working industrial/facilities management/admin MSP recruitment experience. This role is hands on and people focused. You'll support direct worker cohorts and hiring managers across a range of facilities management and business support roles. If you know how to fill roles at pace and build trusted relationships on site, we'd like to hear from you. What you'll do - Source and place workers in facilities, industrial and admin roles - Build strong relationships with hiring managers to understand recruitment needs - Build and maintain effective relationships with 3rd party agency suppliers - Support new worker onboarding, check ins and issue resolution - Liaise with internal teams such as compliance to keep placements running smoothly - Occasional visits to client sites to support workforce planning and retention - Use our applicant tracking system (ATS) and vendor management system (VMS) to keep records, build worker pools and monitor pipelines - Help meet fill rate targets and maintain service quality We're looking for someone who - Has experience in industrial/facilities management recruitment or placing high volume roles - Communicates clearly and confidently with candidates and site managers - Can balance urgency with accuracy while juggling multiple roles - Is willing to travel occasionally to client sites in the south east and east midlands - Stays calm under pressure and keeps things organised - Enjoys working in a delivery driven team At Opus People Solutions, we deliver managed service recruitment (MSP) to over 25 local authority clients across the UK. Our model is built around expertise, ethical delivery, and long-term partnership - not just filling roles but finding the right people who will shape the future of public services. Why Opus? - Hybrid working - Quarterly bonus scheme + flexible benefits - Join a people-first business that values public sector impact - Clear career progression and training within an MSP environment

ICT Security Analyst Daily rate: 19.32 per hour PAYE inside IR35 Location: Milton Keynes Civic Offices Contract: 3 months Working hours: 37 per week, office based Purpose of the Role: Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of Milton Keynes Council for an ICT Security Analyst to join our ICT service at Milton Keynes City Council. The ICT Security team protects the council's systems, data and digital services so the council can continue to operate securely and reliably for the people of Milton Keynes. The team sets and maintains security policies, standards and guidance, manages cyber risk, and works across council services to make sure security is built into day-to-day operations, projects and technology change. The team monitors for threats and weaknesses, investigates incidents, leads response and recovery when issues arise, and helps strengthen resilience through planning, training, awareness and continual improvement. It also supports compliance with recognised frameworks, works with partners and suppliers to improve secure delivery, and helps the council adopt modern technologies in a safe, controlled and responsible way. By protecting information and reducing disruption, the Security team helps Milton Keynes City Council remain resilient, trusted and able to deliver essential services across more than 200 council services. You'll help us protect vital systems, reduce cyber risk, respond to incidents and give practical advice that supports colleagues right across the organisation. Key deliverables will include: - Proactively monitor and protect ICT services against cyber threats and vulnerabilities ensuring adherence to appropriate Cyber Security frameworks. Maintain awareness of emerging threats, threat intelligence, standards and frameworks to inform defence actions and improvements. - Monitor, triage and investigate security alerts/reports. Analyse security event data, including end-user reports, to identify incidents and support effective response and remediation. - Identify, assess and prioritise security risks (current and emerging), evaluating impact and likelihood. Investigate, monitor, and audit system practices to ensure services and configuration items meet cyber security policies and baseline standards. Identify and document vulnerabilities, analyse trends, and present findings with recommendations. Develop, implement and track mitigation plans in collaboration with stakeholders. - Lead the response to ICT security incidents, ensuring containment, eradication and recovery activities are carried out in accordance with established incident response plans. - To deliver and assist in the delivery of projects in accordance with user specifications and timetables. Work closely with council services on project work, providing expertise on security impact, including risk, cost and deterrent. Understand security features of bespoke systems within MKCC. - Collaborate effectively with colleagues, suppliers, and partners to strengthen security controls, enhance security posture, and support organisational objectives. Acting as a subject matter expert for ICT security across the council, including the installation, maintenance, upgrading and optimisation of MKCC systems. - Develop and deliver cyber security awareness and guidance to colleagues, promoting secure behaviours and reducing organisational risk. - Collaborate with and act as cover for the Identity and Access administrator. - Produce regular reporting on security incidents, risks, and trends, providing insights and recommendations to strengthen organisational security posture. - Stay informed on Microsoft security product updates, emerging threats, and best practices. Drive initiatives to enhance security posture and ensure adherence to regulatory and organisational compliance standards. Essential skills required: - Related professional qualifications and experience, including degree level qualification. - Demonstratable experience of Microsoft Security Stack: Experience with Microsoft Defender suite, Sentinel, Entra ID, and Copilot for Security. Ability to monitor, analyse, and respond to alerts in Sentinel and Defender; familiarity with automation playbooks. - Demonstrable excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate security risks, technical findings and recommended actions for technical and non-technical audiences. - Experience using PowerShell or Kusto Query Language (KQL) to support analysis, monitoring, and automation. Exposure to coding (e.g. Python) combined with a demonstrable ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail. - Cyber Security certifications, such as: CCSP, CySA+, GCIA, CSA, SC-200, or similar. - Demonstrable experience of working in an Enterprise information security function within a large organisation. Ability to work closely with ICT Security Lead, Identity & Access Administrator, and other stakeholders including colleagues across MKCC. - Practical experience with asset management systems and experience securing Microsoft 365 services (e.g. SharePoint, Teams, Copilot). - Evidenced knowledge and understanding of security frameworks, standards and best practices (CAF, Cyber Essentials, NIST, ISO27001). - Proven familiarity with modern network, cloud and identity security concepts such as authentication, firewalls, endpoint protection, email security, vulnerability management, logging, monitoring and security controls. - Continuous Learning and Adaptability: Commitment to staying updated on Microsoft security technologies, threat trends, and best practices. For more information or to process your application, please apply now!