Technology Jobs in Lancashire

DCS Recruitment currently seek a structured cabling engineer in Wigan on behalf of a national communications provider. Vacancies:1 Friday 14th August Start on site 17:00 1 x night Scope: - Carry out switch audit a complete a Patching Schedule - Disconnect ATM and other devices prior to Construction works commencing The successful data cabling engineer will hold a valid ECS/CSCS, preferably datacomms specialist, and have their own tools for data cabling and network hardware decommissioning. Proof of right to work in the UK and references requested prior to start Call Melanie at DCS Recruitment on (phone number removed) (option 2) or apply online for a call back. Work normally takes circa 3 hours max DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality

Key Group is one of the most exciting, forward-thinking brands in financial services, focused on helping people unlock a better retirement since 1998. We are later life lending experts, with a market leading specialism in equity release. We offer later life lending advice and solutions to help homeowners across the UK unlock a better retirement by accessing some of the wealth tied up in their prop click apply for full job details

Principal Data Engineer (GCP) Northwest - Hybrid Up to £100,000 VIQU are seeking a Principal Data Engineer to join a leading social enterprise that reinvests profits to create thriving, sustainable communities. Following a full transition to a 100% cloud-based data platform, the Principal Data Engineer will play a key part in shaping and leading the organisation's data engineering capability, with click apply for full job details

Technical Architect (Automation & AI) We're looking for a Technical Architect to lead the design and delivery of scalable, enterprise-grade solutions across automation and AI programmes. This role is architecture-first -you'll define technical strategy, shape future-state systems, and ensure alignment with business goals and standards, with automation as a key supporting capability click apply for full job details

Are you passionate about automation and innovation? Do you thrive in a fast-paced FMCG environment where your technical expertise can make a real impact? Mller is looking for a talented Automation Development Engineer to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of automation across our operations click apply for full job details

Role Title: Vulnerability Management Lead Duration: contract to run until 31/03/2027 Location: Inverness or Preston. Hybrid Rate: up to £644 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Clearance required: Sole UK Nationality with Active SC Clearance click apply for full job details

Pay up to £46,547 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. At DWP Digital, our User Researchers play a vital role in improving services used by millions of people across the UK, as well as systems that support over 100,000 colleagues in the UK's largest government department click apply for full job details

2 x Lead D365 Business Central Functional Consultant - Remote/UK - £85,000 A Microsoft Partner who I am partnering with are looking for a Lead D365 Business Central Functional Consultant to join their growing consultancy. They are looking for somebody who enjoys leading projects, mentoring consultants and remaining customer-facing whilst helping grow a successful Business Central practice. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established Microsoft Partner who continue to invest heavily within their ERP division whilst working on a wide variety of Business Central implementations across the UK SME market. Key responsibilities; - Lead multiple end-to-end Dynamics 365 Business Central implementations. - Manage project delivery from discovery through to go-live. - Mentor and develop junior Functional Consultants. - Assist with solution design and project planning. - Work closely with customers to understand business requirements. - Support pre-sales activities including demonstrations and proposals. - Act as an escalation point for consultants and support teams. - Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Experience needed; - 5+ years' experience delivering Dynamics 365 Business Central implementations. - Experience leading multiple full lifecycle Business Central projects. - Previous Microsoft Partner or Consultancy experience. - Strong stakeholder management skills. - Experience mentoring or coaching consultants. - Experience with Continia, Jet Reports or Power BI would be beneficial. - Previous pre-sales experience would be advantageous. Package and benefits; - Salary between £85,000. - Hybrid/Remote working. - Private Medical Insurance. - 30 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays. - Birthday leave. - Enhanced pension. - Employee Assistance Programme. - Long-term career progression. - Opportunity to help shape and grow the Business Central practice. Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Third Line Citrix SME to join our on-site support team. This role is critical in ensuring the stability, performance, and scalability of our Citrix environment. You will act as the technical authority for Citrix-related issues, providing expert-level support, leading troubleshooting efforts, and contributing to strategic infrastructure initiatives click apply for full job details

Software Engineer - Property Platform At Awaze we're simplifying and modernizing the way property information flows across our business. As part of our Property Platform team you'll help build the services that power our websites, apps and internal platforms, ensuring accurate, reliable and scalable property data is available wherever it's needed. Working within a cross-functional product team, you'll help evolve the APIs, services and data pipelines that sit at the heart of our Property domain, while also contributing to user-facing experiences where appropriate. Your mission As our new Software Engineer, your mission is to design, build and operate reliable services that enable property information to move seamlessly between systems. You'll work across backend services, APIs, event-driven integrations and cloud infrastructure, while contributing to front-end solutions where required. You'll collaborate closely with Product, Design and Engineering to deliver high-quality solutions that improve the experience for our guests, homeowners and internal teams. What you'll be doing - Build and maintain APIs, backend services and data transformation pipelines that power the Property platform. - Contribute to front-end applications where required, working across the full stack. - Collaborate with engineers, product managers and designers to deliver high-quality, customer-focused solutions. - Work with modern technologies including TypeScript, AWS and Docker. - Contribute to engineering practices such as CI/CD, testing, observability and continuous delivery. - Monitor and improve the health, reliability and performance of production systems using tools such as New Relic. - Participate in pair/mob programming, code reviews and knowledge sharing. - Take ownership of the systems you build, helping to shape technical solutions and improve the platform over time. - Make effective use of AI-assisted development tools (such as GitHub Copilot, Codex or Claude) to improve productivity, code quality and learning while applying sound engineering judgement. Who we're looking for You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy solving technical problems, building reliable systems and collaborating with others to deliver value. We're looking for someone who brings: - Commercial experience building backend applications and APIs. - Experience developing backend applications using modern technologies such as TypeScript (Node.js), with familiarity or an interest in languages including Python and Java. - Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS. - An understanding of distributed systems, event-driven architectures or data integrations. - Familiarity with SQL and/or NoSQL databases. - Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern engineering practices. - An understanding of testing, clean code and software craftsmanship. - A collaborative, curious and proactive approach to learning and delivering value. - Confidence using AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery, improve quality and support problem solving. How you'll make an impact - Build reliable services that become the trusted source of property information across Awaze. - Deliver scalable APIs and integrations that support both customer-facing and internal platforms. - Improve the reliability, performance and observability of our systems. - Help shape the evolution of our Property platform through collaboration, continuous improvement and modern engineering practices. - Contribute to a strong engineering culture where ownership, learning and innovation are encouraged. Why you'll want to work at Awaze We offer a versatile position in a strong professional and social environment - one you'll have the opportunity to influence and help shape. You'll be part of an international company that invests in the future, and join a dynamic, fast-paced department with skilled and committed colleagues who support each other. We're a people-first business - and we know that our success starts with our teams. Here's a glimpse of what you'll enjoy: - Generous discounts on holidays across our brands. - Flexible hybrid working, with two days per week in our Manchester office and the autonomy to work how you work best. - Real opportunities to grow, learn and shape your role as well as careers progression vertically or horizontally, cross countries and responsibilities. About Awaze At Awaze, we bring holidays to life. With over 110,000 holiday homes across 25 countries, we're Europe's largest holiday rentals company. Our purpose is simple - to delight our guests and homeowners while building an inspiring place to work for our people. Worth knowing We offer the best of both worlds: the energy of the office and the freedom of home, with hybrid working that lets you work remotely three days each week. What's next? If this sounds like the right next step for you, hit "Apply" and follow the instructions to submit your application. We tailor our recruitment process to each role to give both you and our hiring teams the best possible chance to assess whether this could be the start of a successful collaboration. You'll hear from us shortly after we've reviewed your application. We're committed to running an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, and if you have any specific requirements or adjustments needed for the interview, just let us know when you accept your invitation - we're happy to accommodate.

We are partnered with a long established British manufacturing business specialising in innovative products and engineered solutions. With a strong focus on customer service, product development and continuous improvement, the company combines engineering expertise with design and manufacturing capabilities. We have been retained to engage an experienced, proactive and customer focused Technical Support Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your engineering career within a growing UK manufacturer committed to innovation and its people. Your main responsibilities will include: - Supporting the development, testing and continuous improvement of new and existing products. - Contributing to research and development and new product development projects. - Producing and maintaining engineering drawings, drawing packs and bills of materials. - Working cross functionally with production, sales and other internal teams to ensure products are designed and manufactured effectively. - Providing technical support to customers - Working directly with customers to understand their needs and recommend solutions. - Applying design for manufacture principles to optimise product quality, performance and manufacturability. - Preparing technical information, reports and supporting documentation. You will ideally hold a minimum of a HND in engineering or a related discipline, with previous experience in a product or manufacturing environment. Experience in sheet metal fabrication, technical support, product development or Solid Edge would be advantageous, although technical aptitude, a positive attitude and willingness to learn are equally important. You will be a proactive, organised and personable, confident working with customers and colleagues at all levels. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within an established and growing British manufacturer, with exposure to technical support, product development, design and manufacturing.

Software Developer Blackburn 35,000 - 42,000 + 26 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays + Progression + Pension + Life Insurance + Training This is a great opportunity for a Software Developer who wants to join a market-leading business that will provide on-the-job training and a clear framework to support your long-term career progression. This company is a market leader in digital systems and is currently experiencing rapid growth. They have built a strong reputation within the industry for excellence and quality and are now actively looking to add a new team member who can hit the ground running. Through structured training and progression, you could become a senior technical expert within a foreseeable future all while receiving an excellent benefits package. Within this role, you will develop software in Java, using frameworks such as Spring Boot and Hibernate, working with MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar databases, and using Git for version control, including merging and participating in code reviews. You will work collaboratively to manage tickets, identify software issues, communicate with customers, and design effective solutions. Continuous improvement and software efficiency are at the forefront, ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions to customers. The ideal candidate will be an experienced developer with strong Java skills, alongside experience using Spring Boot, MySQL, Git, and modern IDEs such as Eclipse or Visual Studio Code, as well as a solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns. Experience in backend development using C#, or familiarity with Java unit testing frameworks such as Jenkins and JUnit, would be advantageous. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced developer to broaden their skill set and progress into a senior position with a market-leading company that can support you long-term. The Role: Continuously reviewing development processes and code efficiency Managing and resolving tickets collaboratively as part of a team Working with Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, MySQL and Git Working on projects with your peers and contributing to the development of new products and technical architecture planning Office-based, Monday to Friday 8:30 - 5:00pm The Person: Experience working across the full software development lifecycle in a commercial environment Commercial experience in backend development using Java (6-11), with hands-on experience in frameworks such as Spring Boot and Hibernate Experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar) and Git version control (branching, merging, code reviews) Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed) Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Principal Data Engineer (GCP) Northwest Hybrid Up to £100,000 VIQU are seeking a Principal Data Engineer to join a leading social enterprise that reinvests profits to create thriving, sustainable communities. Following a full transition to a 100% cloud-based data platform, the Principal Data Engineer will play a key part in shaping and leading the organisation s data engineering capability, with a strong focus on technical leadership, platform design and mentoring engineers within a Google Cloud environment. Key Responsibilities of the Principal Data Engineer: - Provide technical leadership, coaching and mentoring to data engineers - Define how data engineering projects are approached, delivered and governed - Work closely with architects to design and evolve the cloud data platform - Ensure robust, scalable and compliant data pipelines across the platform - Lead best practices around data ingestion, transformation, quality, security and monitoring - Drive automation, CI/CD adoption and continuous improvement - Challenge technical decisions and raise engineering standards across the team Key Requirements of the Principal Data Engineer: - Extensive experience in Data Engineering, with time spent in a Lead or Principal role - Strong background working in a cloud-native data platform - Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform is highly preferred, with consideration for AWS or Azure alongside some GCP - Experience with Terraform, Docker and dbt - Strong expertise in Data Lake / Data Warehouse solutions - Advanced SQL and Python skills - Proven experience optimising complex queries - Strong understanding of Data Governance, including lineage, data legislation and PII - Experience working within Agile / Scrum and the SDLC - Willingness to undergo a DBS check Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Katie Dark via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment Principal Data Engineer (GCP) Northwest Hybrid Up to £100,000

Senior Data Architect Pay of up to £79,501, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. Do you want to help shape the future of data architecture within one of the UK's largest and most complex digital organisations? If so, we'd love to hear from you click apply for full job details

Job Title: Senior Front End Developer Pay up to £80,664 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. Are you an experienced Front-End Developer who can lead the development of products that help teams design and deliver exceptional digital services? Our Senior Front-End Developers are experts in building and scalin click apply for full job details

Join us as an AI Engineer for our client. At Peregrine, were always seeking Specialist Talent that have the ideal mix of skills, experience, and attitude, to place with our vast array of clients. From Business Analysts in large government organisations to Software Developers in the private sector we are always in search of the best talent to place, now click apply for full job details

Trainer / SOP Writer (Standard Operating Procedure) (Experienced or Potential Graduate Opportunity) - Oldham Based (12 months may become permanent) Park Cakes is a c£280 million business which supplies cake and desserts to service the own brands of major retailers, there are two sites both based in the North West at Oldham and Bolton. Our products include, high end celebration cake products, slab cakes and mainstream desserts, we mostly supply Marks & Spencer's although we also supply other major retailers. This role is a hands-on role working at our factory as part of the Training team. Example Accountabilities - Write Standard Operating Procedures for the Bakery - Gather information by interviewing operatives and managers on how processes/machinery works including photographs and write SOP's for training - Load up SOP's to systems and chase sign off from departments - Keep accurate records for individual Bakeries on what SOP's are outstanding/in process - Conduct audits with departments to assess outstanding work required and action any shortfalls - Training and sign off operatives for SOP's - Assist in Training Activities - Ad hoc duties to support the HR & Training Team Candidate Profile: The ideal candidate would have the following attributes although we would also accept applications from graduates with some work experience keen to progress a career in training/manufacturing: - Experience of working in a factory environment / warehouse environment is preferable but not essential - An enthusiastic and tenacious nature - Good organisational & time management skills - A customer focused approach and the ability to communicate & influence across a variety all levels Hours: Can be variable to suit the candidate, normal start times are can be as early as 6am and as late as 8am but training will need to be delivered across all manufacturing shift patterns e.g 6am - 2pm, 2pm - 10pm so candidates will need to be flexible on start and finish times on occasion. Package: Salary is circa £26k - £28k + 25 days holiday a year and 8 statutory holiday, Money purchase pension scheme with 4% contribution of salary To Apply: Please press the 'Apply' button, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Park Cakes within 28 days.

Mobile Generator Engineer - North West £40,000 - £50,000 Package Overtime + Benefits + Progression Field-based Mobile Generator Engineer role across the North West with a growing engineering business offering excellent earnings, overtime and career progression. The Company An established engineering business specialising in critical power solutions is expanding its service team due to continued g click apply for full job details

Infrastructure Engineer Skelmersdale/Sheffield/Scarborough (4 days on site half day WFH Friday) Up to 50,000 + On-Call Allowance + Benefits An experienced Infrastructure Engineer is required for our manufacturing client to join their IT team. Working closely with the Infrastructure Manager, you'll support and improve the organisation's core infrastructure, security and networking environments across a multi-site UK operation. Key Skills/Technologies: - Windows Server - Active Directory - Networking and firewalls - Backup and disaster recovery solutions - Microsoft 365 - Cyber security best practices Responsibilities: - Opportunity to work across infrastructure, networking and security projects - Small, collaborative team with real ownership and responsibility Ideal Background: We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running with strong infrastructure experience and minimal supervision. Experience within a manufacturing environment would be advantageous but isn't essential. If you're an experienced Infrastructure Engineer looking for a hands-on role with broad technical exposure, please get in touch.

Key Group is one of the most exciting, forward-thinking brands in financial services, focused on helping people unlock a better retirement since 1998. We are later life lending experts, with a market leading specialism in equity release. We offer later life lending advice and solutions to help homeowners across the UK unlock a better retirement by accessing some of the wealth tied up in their properties. Or as we like to say, retirement finances, unlocked. Our portfolio of brands comprises of Key (the Adviser) More2Life (the Lender) and Air (Adviser software service). We are looking for a Technology Lead for Microsoft Platforms. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the design, development, governance and support of business solutions. The role provides technical leadership across the Microsoft application estate, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, supportable and aligned to business objectives. Working closely with business stakeholders, Product Owner and Developers, the postholder will drive platform innovation, automation opportunities and best practice adoption while managing, mentoring and developing technical resources. Key Responsibilities - Act as the technical lead and subject matter expert for Dynamics 365, Power Platform and Power Automate Desktop. - Lead the design, development and deployment of enterprise solutions, integrations and automations. - Define and maintain platform architecture, development standards, governance and security controls. - Support business teams in identifying opportunities to improve processes through digital transformation and automation. - Lead solution design reviews, code reviews and technical assurance activities. - Ensure effective application lifecycle management (ALM), DevOps practices and release management processes. - Develop and maintain integrations with internal and third-party applications. - Establish and promote Power Platform governance, reusable components and development standards. - Mentor developers fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence. - Engage with stakeholders at all levels to translate business requirements into effective technology solutions. Experience & Skills: - Significant experience delivering and supporting Dynamics 365 solutions. - Strong hands-on expertise in: - Power Platform - Power Automate Desktop (RPA) - Dataverse - Dynamics 365 - Experience developing Dynamics 365 customisations, plugins, workflows and integrations. - Strong understanding of Microsoft platform security, governance and best practices. - Experience with API integrations, Azure services and DevOps/CI-CD pipelines. - Proven experience leading technical teams and delivering complex technology solutions. - Excellent stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills. Desirable Qualifications - Power Platform Certifications - Dynamics 365 Certifications - Azure Certifications - Power Automate Desktop Certifications Most of all we look for people who display and work around the core values of our business: Ambitious - to break ground to help our customers enjoy a better retirement. Supportive - relationships are key to everything we do. Personal - going above and beyond to offer exceptional service. Integrity - honest, true and transparent in all of our relationships. Responsive - whatever the challenge we'll deliver the right result. Expert - experts in our field, our thirst for knowledge never stops. Benefits: - 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays. Rising to 28 days based on length of service - Additional holiday purchase scheme - 1 extra day to carry out charity work, and another day for your choice of wellbeing activity - Pension: 5% Employee and 8% Employer - AXA Exec (Self) or Simply health cashback plan - Life Assurance x4 salary

CRO Analyst (Conversion Rate Optimisation) Location: Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Salary: 30,000 - 35,000 + Bonus, Profit Share, Pension, Life Assurance, 33 Days Holiday & More We are working with a market-leading retailer based in Lytham St Annes who are looking to expand their growing Digital & eCommerce team. They are now seeking a CRO Analyst (Conversion Rate Optimisation) to join the business. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for data, user experience and eCommerce, where you'll play a key role in improving website performance through testing, analysis and optimisation. Core Responsibilities for this CRO Analyst - Implement and develop an ongoing CRO programme to improve website conversion performance. - Analyse customer behaviour using heatmaps, user recordings, funnel analysis and other research tools. - Identify testing opportunities and present recommendations to Design and Digital teams. - Prioritise CRO initiatives using customer insights, analytics and commercial objectives. - Coordinate A/B testing programmes from planning through to implementation and reporting. - Collaborate with Product and Development teams on more complex optimisation projects. Core Experience for this CRO Analyst Role - Previous experience within a CRO, eCommerce, Digital Analytics or UX-focused role. - Hands-on experience using ContentSquare, AB Tasty or similar CRO platforms. - Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret customer behaviour and data. - Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills. - Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Desirable Skills - Experience using Google Analytics, Excel or other reporting and analytics tools. - Knowledge of SEO principles and website optimisation. - Passion for delivering an exceptional online customer experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and highly successful organisation with an excellent reputation for investing in its people. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop their career and take the next step within Digital Optimisation and eCommerce. To apply, please send your CV to Alex or call (phone number removed) for more details. Erin Associates welcomes applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and disabilities. Please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application process.

A Technical Architect to work as part of a wider team providing application and infrastructure technology expertise into the team. The role is to work alongside business and data architect to translate their models into application and infrastructure technology specifications, and then to work with application vendors, client infrastructure and security teams to assure build and configuration of s click apply for full job details

Didsbury £58,115 rising to £61,173 (At 2 years, subject to satisfactory performance) Our Infrastructure Manager works closely with the Head of IT Operations and wider operational team, including Service Desk, Cyber Security, alongside other internal and external stakeholders. Our Infrastructure Manager will help ensure that Great Places' infrastructure services are well managed, well documented, cost effective, secure, monitored and continually improved. The role combines people leadership, technical oversight, project delivery, service improvement, operational support and governance. What you'll be doing - Lead, manage, mentor and develop the Infrastructure team, setting clear priorities, building capability and creating a supportive environment where colleagues can take ownership and grow their technical skills. - Work closely with the Head of IT Operations, Service Delivery Manager, Cyber Security Lead and wider Technology Services managers to provide joined-up operational leadership and consistent service outcomes. - Own the day-to-day health, resilience, security and cost effectiveness of Great Places' infrastructure services, ensuring platforms are well maintained, monitored and fit for purpose. - Oversee core infrastructure operations including monitoring, alert response, backups, patching, maintenance, capacity, availability and continual service improvement. - Lead infrastructure input into projects and new system delivery, working with suppliers, project teams and internal stakeholders to implement standardised, supportable solutions with minimal business disruption. - Provide strong change management leadership, ensuring infrastructure changes are well planned, documented, risk assessed, communicated and delivered in line with service management expectations. - Act as a senior technical escalation point for infrastructure incidents, guiding the team through investigation and resolution while ensuring the Service Delivery Manager has timely information for business communications. - Work with Cyber Security to support secure configuration, vulnerability remediation, security monitoring, audit activity and reduction of operational risk. - Manage and improve cloud-first services across Azure, Microsoft 365, Intune and related platforms, balancing resilience, performance, usability, security and cost. - Support network services across Great Places sites and schemes, including Fortinet and Cisco Meraki technologies, ensuring connectivity is reliable, secure and well supported. - Ensure new and existing infrastructure services are clearly documented, governed and delivered in a standardised way to support maintenance, knowledge sharing, audit readiness and effective handover. - Support supplier management, cost control, contract awareness, FinOps thinking, audit activity and delivery of the IT Strategy through practical, well governed infrastructure improvements. What you will need - Proven experience leading an infrastructure function or team within a complex operational environment. - Strong people management skills, with the ability to coach, mentor, develop and hold technical colleagues accountable while maintaining a positive team culture. - Good understanding of ITIL methodology and service management principles, including incident, problem, change, request and continual improvement practices. - Experience managing Microsoft cloud services, particularly Azure, Microsoft 365, Intune, identity, endpoint management and associated administration or governance processes. - Strong knowledge of infrastructure operations, including networking, identity, endpoints, monitoring, backup, patching, resilience, disaster recovery and service continuity. - Ability to lead technical incidents calmly and effectively, balancing investigation, escalation, communication, business impact and timely resolution. - Ability to work confidently with suppliers, partners and stakeholders at both technical and non-technical levels, translating complex issues into clear, practical actions. - Awareness of cyber security, operational risk, vulnerability remediation, secure configuration and audit-ready service delivery. - Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting capability, supported by strong organisational, documentation, verbal and written communication skills. - Commitment to maintaining accurate documentation, standardised delivery approaches and well controlled change to support reliable long-term service management. - Awareness of budget management, supplier value, cost control, cloud cost optimisation and continual service improvement. What we will need from you - Visible, supportive leadership and a strong service focus. - Ownership, accountability and attention to operational detail. - A calm and structured approach to incidents, pressure and business-critical change. - Commitment to documentation, governance, audit readiness and continual improvement. - Experience with CrowdStrike, PRTG, Freshservice, Fortinet and Cisco Meraki. - Experience with Azure Virtual Desktop, Microsoft Endpoint Manager, automation, scripting or Infrastructure as Code. - Understanding of FinOps, cloud cost optimisation, disaster recovery, backup or resilience planning. - Experience of supporting audits, supplier reviews, contract management or service improvement activity. - Relevant Microsoft, networking, cyber security, project management or service management certifications. - A commitment to understand the challenges and opportunities that exist in the communities in which we work. We particularly value lived experience in social housing - A passion to advocate on behalf of people and communities - A commitment to work in partnership with others for the benefit of Great Places - A commitment to continuous learning and improvement - Ability to work flexibly and when needed

Key Group is one of the most exciting, forward-thinking brands in financial services, focused on helping people unlock a better retirement since 1998. We are later life lending experts, with a market leading specialism in equity release. We offer later life lending advice and solutions to help homeowners across the UK unlock a better retirement by accessing some of the wealth tied up in their properties. Or as we like to say, retirement finances, unlocked. Our portfolio of brands comprises of Key (the Adviser) More2Life (the Lender) and Air (Adviser software service). We are looking for an Automation Quality Assurance Engineer to join our technology team and play a key role in ensuring the quality, stability and performance of our systems. This role is focused on test automation, primarily across Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform, helping to ensure that new features and updates are thoroughly tested and delivered to a high standard. You will work closely with developers, analysts and stakeholders to understand requirements, build automated tests, and improve overall system quality within a fast paced, regulated environment. Main role & responsibilities - Design, develop and maintain automated test scripts for business systems - Work closely with developers and business analysts to understand requirements and define testing approaches - Carry out functional, regression, integration and performance testing - Identify, log and track defects, supporting resolution with development teams - Integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Azure DevOps) - Develop and improve automation frameworks, particularly in low code environments - Monitor and report on test coverage and quality metrics - Keep up to date with best practice across Dynamics 365, Power Platform and testing tools Skills & experience we look for - Experience in software testing or QA, with a focus on automation - Experience writing or maintaining automated test scripts - Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or Power Platform - Understanding of testing types such as regression, integration and performance - Experience using tools such as Azure DevOps or similar - Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills - Ability to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders Most of all we look for people who display and work around the core values of our business: Ambitious - to break ground to help our customers enjoy a better retirement. Supportive - relationships are key to everything we do. Personal - going above and beyond to offer exceptional service. Integrity - honest, true and transparent in all of our relationships. Responsive - whatever the challenge we'll deliver the right result. Expert - experts in our field, our thirst for knowledge never stops. Benefits: - 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays. Rising to 28 days based on length of service - Additional holiday purchase scheme - 1 extra day to carry out charity work, and another day for your choice of wellbeing activity - Pension: 5% Employee and 8% Employer - AXA Exec (self) OR Simply health cashback plan - Life Assurance x4 salary Plus so much more!

Database Administrator Build resilient databases. Power critical platforms. Shape the future of data. Our client is a tech-driven organisation operating at the heart of the UK digital ecosystem, supporting thousands of businesses through a complex, high-availability platform. Behind the scenes, robust data infrastructure is critical - and that's where you come in. We're looking for an experienced Database Administrator who enjoys keeping systems stable, performant, and future-proof, while continuously improving how data environments are designed and supported. If you thrive in a role that mixes hands-on technical ownership with collaboration, problem-solving, and continuous improvement, this could be a great fit. What you'll be doing - Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server (and some MySQL) environments - Monitor performance, availability, and capacity - Troubleshoot and resolve complex database incidents - Remediate legacy SQL environments - Maintain backup and recovery strategies - Provide 2nd and 3rd line support - Collaborate with development teams - Document processes and standards - Participate in infrequent paid out-of-hours support What we're looking for - Experience in a Database Administrator role - Strong SQL Server experience and ideally some MySQL - Linux and shell scripting experience - Experience with high-availability technologies (AGs, replication, ProxySQL) - Strong SQL writing and optimisation skills What's in it for you - Flexible working options - Ongoing career development - No dress code - 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays - Pension scheme - Inclusive and diverse working environment Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.

Performance and Optimisation Analyst Would you like to be part of Vital Energis 5-year Strategy of Growth? If so, we are experiencing rapid and extensive growth in all business sectors, and we are looking to recruit a Performance and Optimisation Analyst within our Performance Management within the E&AM Team click apply for full job details

Automation Engineer - Blackpool £38k + Benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Automation Engineer to join a forward-thinking organisation focused on driving digital transformation and business process improvement. This role offers the opportunity to work across the business, delivering automation solutions, system integrations, and AI-enabled technologies that improve operational efficiency and reduce manual processes. Key Responsibilities - Build, maintain, and support automated workflows to streamline business processes across internal systems. - Configure and manage data integrations using APIs, connectors, and file-based processes. - Utilise AI-enabled technologies to improve workflows and business efficiency. - Identify opportunities to automate existing business processes and implement practical automation solutions. - Develop and maintain automated reports, dashboards, and data outputs to support business operations and decision-making. - Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot existing automations to ensure reliability and data accuracy. - Work closely with IT and business stakeholders to understand operational requirements and deliver automation improvements. - Liaise with third-party suppliers where required to support integrations and system functionality. - Maintain accurate technical documentation while following established change control and data security procedures. Skills & Experience - Practical experience developing automation solutions using workflows, scripting, RPA, or automation platforms. - Experience working with business data, reporting tools, SQL databases, or dashboards. - Good understanding of system integrations using APIs, connectors, and file-based data exchanges. - Experience using AI-enabled business tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform AI capabilities, or document processing solutions. - Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. - Organised, proactive, and capable of working independently as well as part of a collaborative team. Desirable Skills - Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps) - UiPath or other Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tools - Power BI or other reporting and dashboard platforms - Understanding of AI-enabled automation technologies and business process improvement If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Your profile may be considered for other suitable vacancies that arise within the next 12 weeks. Contact - Alex Palmer Erin Associates welcomes applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and disabilities. Please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustment at any stage of the application process.

About the job Job summary Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it's really like to work at HMRC. Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential. HMRC's Taxes, Benefits & Enterprise Operations Platform Team is seeking experienced Technical Architects to help shape the future of our critical national tax infrastructure. The team manages and oversees suppliers responsible for operating and delivering services on the Enterprise Tax Management Platform (ETMP)-a core component of the UK's Critical National Infrastructure-and HMRC's corporate IT services through the Enterprise Operations Platform (EOPS). The team forms part of the Chief Engineering and Platform Office (CEPO) within the Chief Data and Information Office (CDIO) Directorate. HMRC is currently undergoing one of the largest transformation programmes in government to modernise and future proof its IT estate. As part of this, we are evolving one of the public sector's most complex SAP landscapes, moving from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA on Sovereign Cloud. Our Technical Architecture team plays a central role in this transformation-defining and governing technology strategies, designing end to end architecture, and steering large scale change across a dynamic, high value environment. Working across multiple programmes and services, the team develops strategic roadmaps and ensures technology decisions align with HMRC's long term objectives. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking, mission driven team at the forefront of SAP modernisation. Your expertise will directly influence the design and delivery of secure, scalable, and resilient services that make a meaningful difference to millions of HMRC customers and colleagues across the UK. Job description The Junior Technical Architect will play a key role as part of a technical architecture team across multiple Product, Platform, and major project teams, providing expert technical leadership and architectural guidance. The postholder will bring deep knowledge of enterprise technologies, with a particular focus on SAP S/4HANA, as the organisation undertakes a major system conversion from the current SAP ECC platform. In this role, you will support the design, development, and transition to the new strategic platform, ensuring that solutions are robust, secure, and aligned to the wider end to end technical architecture. You will also contribute to business as usual activities, including shaping proof of concepts and developing innovative solutions that enable reliable operational delivery. The role requires a flexible and adaptable approach, balancing priorities and supporting a diverse range of services as organisational needs evolve. Person specification - Participate in the technical design of systems and services, articulating and justifying design decisions throughout the development and implementation of the new SAP S/4HANA platform. - Apply broad technical expertise across CDIO to translate complex technical and operational requirements into robust, scalable, and secure solution designs. - Drive the execution of S/4HANA migration activities, including development, testing, and deployment of SAP and non SAP integrations. - Support system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT) and contribute to detailed cutover planning to ensure a smooth transition to the new platform. - Provide hyper care and post go live support, troubleshooting issues and ensuring early stabilization of services. - Oversee and produce high quality documentation, including technical specifications, configuration guides, and integration mapping artefacts. - Act as a bridge between business requirements and technical implementation, ensuring alignment between functional needs and technical solutions. - Work closely with internal HMRC teams, systems integrators (SIs), and vendors, ensuring cohesive delivery, effective issue resolution, and successful outcomes. - Collaborate confidently with technical and non technical stakeholders, building strong relationships and promoting clear, transparent communication. - Ensure service assurance and proactive risk management, identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks throughout the delivery lifecycle. - Support major incidents and continuous service improvement, providing expert input to resolve issues rapidly and improve platform resilience and performance. Essential Criteria Strong technical knowledge across key SAP technologies, including: - SAP S/4HANA system conversion - SAP BTP, Integration Suite, PI/PO, ABAP - Work Zone, Build Apps, Build Process Automation - Fiori architecture and deployment models - Cloud deployment models (e.g., RISE with SAP, SaaS, PaaS) Further Location Information Please ensure that you only apply for a location that you are willing and able to work from, as we will only make one offer of employment. Any additional notes included in a 'Further Location Preferences (optional)' field within the application form, will not be considered. Please be aware that you cannot change your location preference after submitting your application. Benefits Alongside your salary of £37,682, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £10,916 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs. We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days. - Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues' Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary. - Family friendly policies. - Personal support. - Coaching and development. To find out more about HMRC benefits and find out what it's really like to work for HMRC hear from our insiders or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details How to Apply As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide the following: - A name-blind CV including your job history and previous experiences and qualifications. Your CV should outline the Key Responsibilities and demonstrate how your experience meets the person specification outlined in the advert. Please also specify your technical knowledge and experience across the key SAP technologies listed in the Essential Criteria, as well as your relevant qualifications in the qualification box. - A 500-word Personal Statement. Your Personal Statement should be used to describe how your skills and experience would make you suitable for the advertised role, providing evidence of your suitability for the role. Sift In the event of a large number of applications being received, an initial sift may be held on your CV. At full sift your CV and your Personal Statement, will be assessed, with the successful candidates being invited to interview. We may also raise the score required at any stage of the process if we receive a high number of applications. Interview During the panel interview, you will be asked experience-based questions to assess your knowledge and experience relevant to the role. Interviews will take place virtually via video link. Sift and interview dates to be confirmed. Eligibility Please take extra care to tick the correct boxes in the eligibility sections of your application form. Mistakes sometimes happen but if you contact us later than two working days (Monday-Friday) before the vacancy closes, we may not be able to reopen your application for you. If you do make a mistake with your eligibility form, or have withdrawn yourself in error and need your application reinstated whilst the campaign is still live, please contact us via: - Use the subject line to insert appropriate wording for example - 'Please re-open my application - insert vacancy ref & vacancy closing date insert date '. 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About the job Job summary Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it's really like to work at HMRC. Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential. HMRC is transforming the UK's tax system through cutting-edge digital innovation and the Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO) Group is at the heart of that mission. We are building high-quality digital services that will enhance the customer experience, enable real-time interactions, and make tax simpler and more intuitive for everyone. By equipping our colleagues with modern tools and technologies, we are also reshaping how we work - allowing HMRC to focus its resources where they can deliver the greatest impact. CDIO Borders and Trade supports the HMRC Borders and Trade group delivering IT projects that enable HMRC's wider customs strategy and policies. We design, manage and maintain the IT services that support customs and international trade activities. Our team is made up of specialists in delivery, business analysis, engineering, and live service support. We work closely with stakeholders across HMRC to ensure our IT systems meet their needs. Job description An IT Service Manager in Borders & Trade is responsible for service management across platforms and multiple channels to ensure availability, performance and process maturity across this landscape. You will work in partnership with teams across IT service operations, HMRC partners and external Trade customers, to deliver a service seeking for operational excellence. You will be responsible for defining service level agreements (SLAs) and operational level agreements (OLAs) across all relevant business functions. Managing a fully functioning multi-sourced service support team with a customer-centric support approach. These activities will be across multiple locations, focussed on service availability and performance. You will make sure: - All service and support functions remain responsive to HMRC business and external traders need. - The service catalogue and wider IT service operations knowledge library is maintained. - Adequate reporting and service standards are met for their specific service. - All technical change is communicated and managed, with appropriate governance. - That a programme of continual service improvement is put in place across the wider service delivery function. Person specification - Be responsible for making sure that business relations within the organisation are managed to enable delivery of B&T services. - Lead and direct teams to make sure that service level agreements (SLAs) and operational level agreements (OLAs) are in place with both external and internal teams. - Make sure all contractors carry out processes to ITIL standards. - Liaise with all other IT service functions to make sure that services are maintained. - Manage the day-to-day delivery of the product. - Make sure that service asset and configuration items are properly controlled, and that accurate and reliable information about these assets is available when needed. - Work with Service Owners and projects to ensure projects transition into live service is effective and timely. Essential Criteria - Demonstrable experience of delivering Customer satisfaction and focussed delivery of excellent Customer Service. - Proven track record of delivering strong KPI performance and managing delivery towards defined SLAs. - Clear understanding of Stakeholder management and the development of strong stakeholder relationships. - Good communication skills with an aptitude for dealing with users, colleagues and suppliers from both a technical and non-technical background. - Understanding of IT concepts and architectures, and the principles and processes of implementing and delivering IT services. - Ability to identify process optimisation opportunities and contribute to the implementation of proposed solutions. - Must show an aptitude for analysing and managing problems arising from incidents in the operation of information systems, understanding the significance of service level agreements and the customer environment. Further Location Information Please ensure that you only apply for a location that you are willing and able to work from, as we will only make one offer of employment. Any additional notes included in a 'Further Location Preferences (optional)' field within the application form, will not be considered. Please be aware that you cannot change your location preference after submitting your application. Office Closures If your location preference is for the following site, it's important to note that this is not long-term site for HMRC and we will require you to move to a new building in the future, subject to our location strategy and the applicable employee policies at that time. For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations (opens in a new window) This site is: - Telford Plaza, Telford - moving to Parkside Court, Telford You will be given more information about what this means at the job offer stage. Leeds Location Moves Adjustment Payment will be available for this role, provided the successful applicant is a current HMRC colleague in Bradford and meets the eligibility requirements outlined in the HMRC's Moves Adjustment Payment guidance. Benefits Alongside your salary of £37,682, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £10,916 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs. We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days. - Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues' Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary. - Family friendly policies. - Personal support. - Coaching and development. To find out more about HMRC benefits and find out what it's really like to work for HMRC hear from our insiders or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details How to Apply As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide the following: - A name-blind CV including your job history and previous experiences. Your CV should cover up to your last 5 roles, detailing your responsibilities and key achievements (max 100 words per role). - A 750-word Personal Statement. Your Personal Statement should clearly demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the essential criteria. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. Sift In the event of a large number of applications being received, an initial sift may be held on your CV. At full sift your CV and Personal Statement will be assessed, with the successful candidates being invited to interview. We may also raise the score required at any stage of the process if we receive a high number of applications. Interview During the panel interview, your experience will be assessed, in order to determine your suitability for the role. Interviews will take place via video link. Sift and interview dates to be confirmed. Eligibility Please take extra care to tick the correct boxes in the eligibility sections of your application form. Mistakes sometimes happen but if you contact us later than two working days (Monday-Friday) before the vacancy closes, we may not be able to reopen your application for you. If you do make a mistake with your eligibility form, or have withdrawn yourself in error and need your application reinstated whilst the campaign is still live, please contact us via: - Use the subject line to insert appropriate wording for example - 'Please re-open my application - insert vacancy ref & vacancy closing date insert date '. To check that you are eligible to apply for this role, please review the eligibility information before submitting your application. Exceptionally, candidates who are not successful at this grade may be considered for appointment to similar roles at a lower grade where the eligibility criteria are met. If this applies, we will contact you directly. Sponsorship . click apply for full job details

Solution Consultant / Project Lead Software Implementation ERP Integrations Hybrid Competitive Salary + Benefits We're recruiting for a growing software company looking for a technically strong Solution Consultant / Project Lead to join its Professional Services team. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role where you'll lead software implementations from design through to go-live, manage project delivery, and provide post-implementation support. You'll work closely with customers, internal teams and third-party ERP providers to deliver high-quality technical solutions. Key Responsibilities - Lead end-to-end software implementation projects - Manage project plans, milestones, risks and stakeholder communications - Deliver integrations with ERP systems such as Sage, NetSuite, SAP and MRI - Work with customers to translate requirements into technical solutions - Coordinate internal teams, customers and third-party partners - Provide 2nd line support, upgrades and system migrations - Drive successful project delivery and continuous improvement About You You'll have experience in software implementation or technical consultancy and be confident leading customer projects. You'll also bring: - Experience delivering software or SaaS implementations - Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills - Technical skills in SQL, JavaScript or PowerShell - Experience with APIs, integrations or system deployments - ERP integration experience is highly desirable - Excellent communication and problem-solving skills If you're passionate about delivering technical solutions, leading projects and making a real impact for customers, we'd love to hear from you.