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We're seeking a commercially driven sales professional with proven success in the stone, construction, or interiors sector. This role blends account management and business development, maintaining and growing relationships with existing clients while securing new opportunities from developers, architects, contractors, and designers. You'll be responsible for reading and interpreting architectural drawings, performing material take-offs, estimating costs, and preparing accurate, competitive quotations. You'll follow up on proposals to close deals and work closely with production, procurement, and project teams to ensure project feasibility, profitability, and on-time delivery. Requirements: Minimum 5 years sales or business development experience in stone, construction, or related materials. Strong ability to read drawings, perform take-offs, and produce accurate estimates. Proven record of achieving targets and securing high-value projects. Excellent relationship-building, negotiation, and communication skills. Knowledge of natural stone, quartz, porcelain, or bespoke fit-outs is highly desirable Essential Skills & Experience: Minimum 5 years of sales or business development experience in the stone industry or related construction/materials sectors. Proven ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, blueprints, and specifications. Solid experience in estimating and performing take-offs for stone, tiling, or similar trades. Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills. Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills. Desirable: Technical knowledge of natural stone, quartz, porcelain, or solid surfaces. Established network of contacts within the architecture, design, or construction industries. Experience working with high-end or bespoke fit-outs.

IBP Recruitment are seeking an accomplished Design Lead to direct the delivery of our clients mobile network development projects, ensuring full compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. Operating as Principal Designer, this position will oversee the complete design lifecycle during the pre-construction phase, integrating robust health and safety principles into every stage of the process. The ideal candidate must possess the following skills and experience: Lead and coordinate design programmes for mobile network infrastructure. Act as Principal Designer, managing design risk and maintaining comprehensive risk documentation. Liaise effectively with clients, contractors, and internal teams to align technical, operational, and safety objectives. Utilise advanced digital tools and sustainable methodologies, including BIM, AutoCAD, and Revit. Provide leadership and mentorship to multidisciplinary teams, fostering skills development. The ideal candidate must possess the following skills and experience: Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Design; professional accreditation (RIBA, CEng) advantageous. Proven expertise in mobile network design with demonstrable knowledge of CDM regulations. Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM processes. Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills with meticulous attention to design accuracy. Thank you for applying for this position. Successful applicants will be contacted within 10 working days of submitting their application if you do not hear back within this time, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please feel free to apply for any future roles. IBP Recruitment Ltd provide services as an Agency and an Employment Business for permanent recruitment and the supply of temporary workers, and we are committed to equal opportunities for all candidates.

IBP Recruitment are seeking an accomplished Design Lead to direct the delivery of our clients mobile network development projects, ensuring full compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. Operating as Principal Designer, this position will oversee the complete design lifecycle during the pre-construction phase, integrating robust health and safety principles into every stage of the process. The ideal candidate must possess the following skills and experience: Lead and coordinate design programmes for mobile network infrastructure. Act as Principal Designer, managing design risk and maintaining comprehensive risk documentation. Liaise effectively with clients, contractors, and internal teams to align technical, operational, and safety objectives. Utilise advanced digital tools and sustainable methodologies, including BIM, AutoCAD, and Revit. Provide leadership and mentorship to multidisciplinary teams, fostering skills development. The ideal candidate must possess the following skills and experience: Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Design; professional accreditation (RIBA, CEng) advantageous. Proven expertise in mobile network design with demonstrable knowledge of CDM regulations. Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM processes. Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills with meticulous attention to design accuracy. Thank you for applying for this position. Successful applicants will be contacted within 10 working days of submitting their application if you do not hear back within this time, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please feel free to apply for any future roles. IBP Recruitment Ltd provide services as an Agency and an Employment Business for permanent recruitment and the supply of temporary workers, and we are committed to equal opportunities for all candidates.

Senior DevOps Engineer -SC Security Clearance We're looking for 5 Senior DevOps Engineer's to join a critical digital team, supporting high-impact systems impacting UK citizens. This is your chance to work at the heart of government digital transformation - shaping and securing platforms that millions rely on daily. Senior DevOps Engineer -SC Security Clearance- Essential Expereince Active SC Security Clearance or the ability to undergo SC Security Clearance. Strong DevOps experience with CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and automation Expertise in Unix/Linux (RHEL/CentOS) and scripting with Bash, Python, or Go Significant experience with AWS cloud infrastructure Deep understanding of IaC tools: Terraform, Packer, CloudFormation. Expereince of administering MongoDB clusters or RDS (not just used as a developer). Strong Terraform experience including production managing modules, remote state, multi-env, or Terragrunt. Understanding of version control, state backends, and team collaboration (use with AWS resources is a strong plus). Excellent Kafka skills including in a production setting, consumer lag, partitioning, troubleshooting, tuning, scaling topics. Experience of designing, implementing, securing, and supporting Unix/Linux based platforms (ideally RHEL / CentOS) and developing solutions using scripting languages (Bash, Python, Go) Experience of developing and supporting cloud-based application platforms in AWS Experience across infrastructure, CI/CD, monitoring, and incident response. Knowledge of implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (ideally Gitlab CI & Jenkins). Experience in designing and implementing best practices using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Packer, CloudFormation and Cloud-Init Skills in Containerization: Kubernetes, ECS/Fargate, Nomad, Security: Hashicorp Vault, PKI, TLS, NCSC Principles, Networking: VPC Peering, DNS, Service Mesh, Identity & Device Management: Keycloak, Entra ID, JAMF, Okta. Extensive and demonstrable experience in designing, building, maintaining Linux workloads running across multiple environments on a cloud platform such as AWS. Extensive experience in designing and implementing best practices using IaC tools such as Terraform and automating legacy applications with scripting languages such as shell scripts, python. Extensive experience in designing and implementing best practices using CaC tools (Ansible) Extensive experience in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using tools (Gitlab, Github, Jenkins.) Extensive experience in building, deploying and securing containers using various strategies across multiple environments. Experience in using log management and aggregation tools such as Splunk. Senior DevOps Engineer -SC Security Clearance- Desirable Expereince Kafka experience within integrations within microservices or event driven architectures. Expereince of monitoring/observability with distributed tracing Data Lifecycle management with MongoDB or RDS. Expereince of CloudFormation, CDK, or multi-account architecture. The role is inside IR35 circa £550-£650.00 DOE- Long term contract until March 2026 Hyrid workign with ad hoc days on site in London or Leeds InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Java Technical Lead X5 (Java 8) - SC Security Cleared Java Technical Lead X5 is urgently needed to support our central government client to provide Java technical leadership on a high-profile digital programme. This is a hands-on role where you'll guide engineering teams, shape technical direction, and deliver secure, scalable, and resilient services. The Java Technical Leads will lead by example: designing and building Java-based microservices, driving adoption of modern cloud and DevOps practices, and ensuring services are reliable, automated, and well-monitored. The role requires someone equally comfortable setting strategy and getting into the detail of code, pipelines, and infrastructure. Java Technical Lead X5- (Java 8)- Sc Security Cleared- Essential Expereince Extensive Java development skills in Java 8 or above and Java leaderships expereince. Strong expertise in Java 8, microservices, event-driven systems. Kafka - production clusters, consumer lag, scaling, tuning, troubleshooting. MongoDB - replication, sharding, performance tuning, backups/restores. AWS - EC2, VPC, S3, RDS, IAM, ALB/NLB; HA design and cost optimisation desirable. Terraform - production experience (modules, remote state, multi-env, collaboration). Linux administration - CLI tools, system performance, network debugging, patching. CI/CD & Automation Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions - pipeline design, automation, deployments. Containers (Docker, Kubernetes); GitOps tools (ArgoCD, Flux) a plus. Infrastructure drift detection and IAC best practices. Monitoring & Observability, tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK, Datadog, CloudWatch. Building dashboards, alerting systems, SLA/SLO/SLI monitoring, alert tuning. Proven track record leading and mentoring engineering teams. Experience working in multi-disciplinary environments with multiple stakeholders. Involvement in incident response, postmortems, on-call rotations. Strong communication skills, with ability to explain technical direction clearly. Java Technical Lead X5 - (Java 8) SC Security Cleared- Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor engineers, providing technical direction and best practice guidance. Hands-on design and development of Java microservices using modern architecture patterns (Hexagonal Architecture). Drive an automation-first approach across CI/CD, infrastructure, and monitoring. Ensure systems are secure, resilient, and aligned with engineering standards. Collaborate with Dev, Ops, QA, and Security teams in a cross-functional environment. Support incident response, troubleshooting, and postmortems to improve reliability. Contract until March 2026 with scope to extend-£550-£650pday inside IR35 Hybrid working with ad hoc days on site when required at a number of regional offices including London, Midlands, South West, Wales, North West, North East, Yorkshire & Scotland. InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Day Rate: Negotiable Duration: 6 months (with potential to extend or convert to permanent) Availability: Immediate Our client, a global leader in IT solutions for the air transport industry, is expanding rapidly into the maritime sector. To accelerate this growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Sales Executive to drive new business and take ownership of maritime revenues. This is a role for a genuine sales hunter. The focus is on creating opportunities, building pipeline, and closing deals. You'll be expected to deliver results at pace, opening new doors across the maritime industry and converting high-value opportunities. The role: You will identify and engage prospects across shipping, cruise lines, ports, terminal operators, and technology partners. From first contact through to contract signature, you will lead the full sales cycle and consistently deliver new business. Success will come from a Challenger and consultative approach: provoking new thinking, building urgency, and tailoring solutions to client needs. Solutions span biometrics, onboard connectivity, fleet performance, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and more. Working alongside solution architects and senior stakeholders, you'll be at the forefront of shaping commercial impact in the maritime sector. What we're looking for: At least 4 years' experience closing complex B2B deals in maritime, shipping, cargo, cruise, oil & gas, or related sectors. Strong track record of consistent quota attainment and accelerating deal velocity. Experience applying Challenger or consultative sales methodologies. Deep knowledge of European or MEA maritime markets and established networks across ports, cruise lines, and maritime tech vendors. A results-driven, proactive mindset with the resilience to thrive in competitive markets. This is an opportunity to make a measurable impact within a world-class technology business. If you are commercially sharp, competitive, and motivated by results, we would like to hear from you.

Locations : London Atlanta Boston Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do The Global Platform Team Lead and Senior Director - IT Security is responsible for leading the design, delivery, and continuous evolution of BCG's security platforms across identity, device, and data protection domains. This role ensures end-to-end security engineering across all technology environments, including cloud, on-prem, and hybrid systems. The leader will drive strategic planning, execution, and operations of scalable, automated, and resilient security controls that protect BCG's global operations and users, while enabling innovation and agility across BCG Core, BCG X, and CT worldwide. This role is also accountable for embedding security within DevSecOps practices, enforcing automation at scale, and applying Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles across all security services. The role requires strong partnership with ISRM, with a focus on balancing and prioritizing security requirements, automation opportunities, user experience needs, and broader business outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Transformation: Define and execute a unified security engineering strategy that addresses identity, endpoint, and data protection across all environments. Lead the design and implementation of scalable, automated security solutions that integrate seamlessly into enterprise platforms and user experiences. Establish a global security architecture and engineering roadmap focused on prevention, detection, and rapid response. Drive continuous improvement of security posture while aligning with business needs, regulatory requirements, and user experience expectations. Champion DevSecOps practices to embed security early into development and delivery workflows. Security Platform Engineering: Lead end-to-end engineering for identity and access management (IAM), including authentication, authorization, and privileged access controls. Oversee endpoint security architecture and enforcement, ensuring comprehensive coverage for threat detection, malware prevention, and device compliance. Build and operate scalable data protection solutions, including data loss prevention (DLP), secrets management, encryption, and classification. Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native services, and on-prem platforms to enforce security-by-design principles. Deliver security capabilities that support modern work scenarios, remote access, zero-trust networking, and AI/ML workloads. Leverage automation frameworks and IaC to improve scalability and reduce manual intervention. Operational Security, SRE & Assurance: Ensure security platforms are resilient, continuously monitored, and designed for 24x7 support and incident response readiness. Embed security telemetry and observability to enable proactive threat detection and automated response. Apply SRE principles to improve reliability, performance, and maintainability of security services. Lead platform health, patching automation, and vulnerability remediation workflows. Define service level objectives (SLOs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) for all security services. Compliance, Governance & Risk Management: Ensure alignment with global compliance requirements such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, GDPR, and others. Partner with governance, legal, and ISRM teams to implement enforceable policies and standards across identity, endpoint, and data domains. Operationalize policy enforcement through automated controls and continuous compliance checks. Lead risk mitigation efforts with technical solutions that scale across diverse user and system profiles. Financial & Vendor Management: Manage security platform budgets and investments with a focus on cost optimization and long-term value. Evaluate and manage third-party vendors and partners, ensuring they meet technical, contractual, and security expectations. Lead procurement and renewal cycles in alignment with operational and architectural strategies. Leadership & Talent Development: Build and mentor a global team of security engineers, fostering a high-performance, collaborative, and forward-thinking culture. Drive internal knowledge sharing and upskilling programs across security architecture, automation, and secure software engineering. Collaborate cross-functionally with platform, product, and enterprise architecture teams to embed security early and often. What You'll Bring Required Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, or platform security roles. 5+ years in a senior leadership position with accountability for enterprise-scale security platforms. Deep expertise in IAM, endpoint security, and data protection technologies, with proven ability to design and scale global solutions. Experience with security engineering in hybrid and cloud-native environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). Proven track record in automating security controls, implementing zero-trust models, and supporting 24x7 security operations. Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and risk management strategies. Preferred Qualifications: Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, AWS/Azure Security Specialty, or equivalent. Experience with tools like Okta, Azure AD, CrowdStrike, Tanium, Zscaler, Vault, and other modern security platforms. Familiarity with DevSecOps principles, Infrastructure as Code, and secure software development practices. Who You'll Work With Work Environment & Additional Information: Hybrid or on-site work model. Occasional travel may be required for business, vendor, or team engagement. Ability to operate in a fast-paced, complex environment, balancing long-term strategy with operational agility. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.

Locations : London Atlanta Boston Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do The Global Platform Team Lead and Senior Director - IT Security is responsible for leading the design, delivery, and continuous evolution of BCG's security platforms across identity, device, and data protection domains. This role ensures end-to-end security engineering across all technology environments, including cloud, on-prem, and hybrid systems. The leader will drive strategic planning, execution, and operations of scalable, automated, and resilient security controls that protect BCG's global operations and users, while enabling innovation and agility across BCG Core, BCG X, and CT worldwide. This role is also accountable for embedding security within DevSecOps practices, enforcing automation at scale, and applying Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles across all security services. The role requires strong partnership with ISRM, with a focus on balancing and prioritizing security requirements, automation opportunities, user experience needs, and broader business outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Transformation: Define and execute a unified security engineering strategy that addresses identity, endpoint, and data protection across all environments. Lead the design and implementation of scalable, automated security solutions that integrate seamlessly into enterprise platforms and user experiences. Establish a global security architecture and engineering roadmap focused on prevention, detection, and rapid response. Drive continuous improvement of security posture while aligning with business needs, regulatory requirements, and user experience expectations. Champion DevSecOps practices to embed security early into development and delivery workflows. Security Platform Engineering: Lead end-to-end engineering for identity and access management (IAM), including authentication, authorization, and privileged access controls. Oversee endpoint security architecture and enforcement, ensuring comprehensive coverage for threat detection, malware prevention, and device compliance. Build and operate scalable data protection solutions, including data loss prevention (DLP), secrets management, encryption, and classification. Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native services, and on-prem platforms to enforce security-by-design principles. Deliver security capabilities that support modern work scenarios, remote access, zero-trust networking, and AI/ML workloads. Leverage automation frameworks and IaC to improve scalability and reduce manual intervention. Operational Security, SRE & Assurance: Ensure security platforms are resilient, continuously monitored, and designed for 24x7 support and incident response readiness. Embed security telemetry and observability to enable proactive threat detection and automated response. Apply SRE principles to improve reliability, performance, and maintainability of security services. Lead platform health, patching automation, and vulnerability remediation workflows. Define service level objectives (SLOs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) for all security services. Compliance, Governance & Risk Management: Ensure alignment with global compliance requirements such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, GDPR, and others. Partner with governance, legal, and ISRM teams to implement enforceable policies and standards across identity, endpoint, and data domains. Operationalize policy enforcement through automated controls and continuous compliance checks. Lead risk mitigation efforts with technical solutions that scale across diverse user and system profiles. Financial & Vendor Management: Manage security platform budgets and investments with a focus on cost optimization and long-term value. Evaluate and manage third-party vendors and partners, ensuring they meet technical, contractual, and security expectations. Lead procurement and renewal cycles in alignment with operational and architectural strategies. Leadership & Talent Development: Build and mentor a global team of security engineers, fostering a high-performance, collaborative, and forward-thinking culture. Drive internal knowledge sharing and upskilling programs across security architecture, automation, and secure software engineering. Collaborate cross-functionally with platform, product, and enterprise architecture teams to embed security early and often. What You'll Bring Required Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, or platform security roles. 5+ years in a senior leadership position with accountability for enterprise-scale security platforms. Deep expertise in IAM, endpoint security, and data protection technologies, with proven ability to design and scale global solutions. Experience with security engineering in hybrid and cloud-native environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). Proven track record in automating security controls, implementing zero-trust models, and supporting 24x7 security operations. Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and risk management strategies. Preferred Qualifications: Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, AWS/Azure Security Specialty, or equivalent. Experience with tools like Okta, Azure AD, CrowdStrike, Tanium, Zscaler, Vault, and other modern security platforms. Familiarity with DevSecOps principles, Infrastructure as Code, and secure software development practices. Who You'll Work With Work Environment & Additional Information: Hybrid or on-site work model. Occasional travel may be required for business, vendor, or team engagement. Ability to operate in a fast-paced, complex environment, balancing long-term strategy with operational agility. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.

IT Consultant - Digital Transformation (phone number removed) 12-month fixed-term Birmingham - Hybrid REED Technology are working with a client who are looking for someone with the vision and technical expertise to help move the organisation from on-premise infrastructure to modern, cloud-based platforms-while simplifying and improving processes to deliver faster, more efficient services. Are you an IT leader who thrives on turning legacy systems into streamlined, cloud-first solutions? This is your opportunity to lead a digital transformation project within a respected national organisation that plays a vital role in public service. Key Responsibilities Leading the migration of on-premise infrastructure, services, and applications to cloud platforms. Streamlining IT operations and digitalising processes across the Service Desk, IT Operations, Infrastructure, and Software Development. Developing and implementing roadmaps that align technology change with organisational goals. Advising senior stakeholders on maximising the return on technology investments. Building strong supplier relationships to ensure cutting-edge solutions and long-term value. Reviewing and refining IT policies and architectural standards to support a modern, agile technology environment. Experience and Skills You'll be an experienced IT leader-perhaps a Head of IT, IT Manager, or Senior Technical Consultant-who has successfully delivered large-scale technology transformation projects: Proven experience migrating complex on-premise environments to cloud-based platforms. A track record in digitalising and simplifying processes to improve efficiency and user experience. Strong technical knowledge across infrastructure, networking, and software systems. Expertise in managing IT service desks and optimising service delivery. Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills. If this sounds like an ideal role for you and you have relevant experience, please apply using the link provided.

ESN Network Consultant - Emergency Services - £600 per day - Inside IR35 - travel expected to Chorley and Warwick at least once a month respectively. About the Role - We are seeking a highly skilled Network Consultant with proven experience working as a Network Architect within emergency services, including fire, police, or ambulance sectors. You will take ownership of technical matters related to connecting Emergency Services (the User Organisations) Networks with the Emergency Services Network (ESN) service. You will develop a comprehensive understanding of the User Services Supplier technical solutions for Control Rooms and operational communication connectivity to Networks, ensuring effective communication of interface requirements, configurations, and test verification to the emergency services organisations. Your expertise will enable you to guide governance meetings, briefing stakeholders on technical challenges and proposing robust solutions. Collaborating closely with senior leaders from emergency services ESN teams and network system suppliers, you will help ensure successful integration and deployment of vital network services in mission-critical environments. What You'll Do - Take ownership of all technical matters related to Emergency Services (User Organisations) Networks connecting to the ESN service. Develop and maintain deep knowledge of User Services Supplier technical solutions for Control Rooms and critical communications in regards to Network connectivity and clearly communicate interface requirements, configuration information, and test verification processes to the emergency services organisations. Attend and contribute to governance meetings, providing expert technical briefings and driving resolution of any issues. Collaborate with senior stakeholders across emergency services (fire, police, ambulance), ESN leads, and network system suppliers to ensure seamless network integration and deployment. Lead onboarding and integration processes with a focus on meeting technical and performance requirements. Who You Are - A highly experienced Network Architect with a strong background in designing complex network architectures and producing Proof of Concepts. Demonstrable experience working within Emergency Services, Blue Light, Public Services, Government, or similar mission-critical sectors. Expertise in WAN, LAN, SD-WAN, and Wi-Fi solutions, coupled with a solid understanding of ESN architecture. Knowledge of the Airwave service and its role within Emergency Services is essential. Skilled in managing onboarding and integration projects, ensuring seamless delivery aligned with technical and performance standards. Exceptional customer-facing skills with the ability to influence, negotiate, and manage relationships at all organisational levels. Able to thrive under pressure, manage complex and changing priorities, and balance multiple concurrent tasks. Strong communicator with excellent written and verbal skills, able to deliver clear, detailed, and collaborative information.

Role : Real Time Messaging Support Analyst Location : Bromley, Chester or Camberley, 2 days per week on site required Duration : 12-month contract Rate : .00 Are you an expert in unified communications looking to take the next step in your career? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a world-leading financial services organisation, renowned for its cutting-edge technology, global reach, and commitment to innovation. You'll be part of a collaborative team working on major transformation projects, including the migration from Skype for Business to Microsoft Teams, in a dynamic, high-performance environment. The Role As a Collaboration Operations Support Analyst, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations, support, and optimisation of a complex Unified Communications environment. This includes managing high-priority incidents, deploying infrastructure changes, and ensuring the smooth running of collaboration tools. You'll play a key role in a major transition project while maintaining stability and compliance across critical platforms. Key Responsibilities : Manage, maintain, and support Unified Communications platforms, including Skype for Business (on-premises), Microsoft Teams, Mattermost (Linux-based), and Symphony. Troubleshoot and resolve critical escalations, acting as a 3rd line subject matter expert. Deliver production changes, infrastructure deployments, and proactive service improvements. Support monitoring, performance optimisation, and capacity planning using tools such as Splunk, SCOM, and SiteScope. Collaborate with architecture and engineering teams on solution design, testing, and implementation. Apply ITIL-aligned incident, problem, and change management processes. Participate in on-call rota (including nights and weekends). Skills & Experience Required : Strong experience with Microsoft Lync/Skype for Business (on-premises) and Microsoft Teams. Strong experience with Mattermost (Linux-based) and Symphony. Strong Linux and PowerShell scripting skills. Knowledge of Smarsh (vendor) and Vantage (archiving/scanning tool) is highly desirable. Strong understanding of server-based platforms, Active Directory, SQL databases, networking, and voice technologies. Experience with Splunk and other monitoring tools. Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across technical and business teams. ITIL knowledge/certification advantageous. Why Apply? You'll be joining an organisation where technology is central to its strategy, offering exposure to large-scale transformation projects and the latest collaboration tools. In return, you'll benefit from a supportive team environment, competitive compensation, and the chance to make a tangible impact on global operations. Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered please click the " apply " button. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Physical Security Systems Commissioning Engineer (Fixed Term Contract - 6 Months) Are you ready to take your engineering skills to the next level? Join our dynamic UK Physical Security Team and play a crucial role in the commissioning of cutting-edge security systems across a multi-site architecture. We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Physical Security Systems Commissioning Engineer to help us ensure the safety and security of critical national infrastructure. Role: Physical Security Systems Commissioning Engineer Duration: 6 Months Location: Reading Rate: 400 per day (umbrella) What You'll Do: In this exciting position, you will be at the forefront of security technology, responsible for: Reviewing Designs: Analyze system and technical engineering designs before installation, identifying any potential technical, functional, or compatibility issues. Collaborating with Partners: Provide guidance to technology partners and contractors on best practices for hardware and software installations. Commissioning Systems: Assist in the configuration, commissioning, and testing of security systems across various locations. Ensuring Compliance: Guarantee that all activities align with industry and engineering standards, adhering to company health and safety protocols. Building Relationships: Maintain strong, effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Supporting Projects: Participate in project meetings and planning sessions to ensure clarity in requirements and timely delivery of activities. Project Handover: Ensure a seamless project handover by completing all relevant documentation, including asset registers and network topologies. What You'll Need: To thrive in this role, you should embody the following personal attributes: Proactive Multitasker: A keen eye for detail and the ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced control room environment. Strong Communicator: Exceptional communication and organizational skills to foster collaboration with diverse stakeholders. Self-Motivated Learner: A willingness to learn bespoke security applications and systems to enhance your expertise. Qualifications/Experience: We are looking for candidates with experience in some of the following areas: Installation and configuration of physical security equipment, along with supporting network and server infrastructure. Commissioning devices and sites using Gallagher Command Centre/Configuration Client software. Conducting site acceptance testing for physical security systems. Successfully delivering security projects on critical national infrastructure sites. Advantageous Skills: While not mandatory, the following skills will give you an edge: Knowledge and training in other physical security devices and applications, such as VMS/CCTV, Key Safe, and intercoms, including brands like Synectics Synergy, Deister, and Commend. Imaging servers and storage devices. Experience with virtualization using Hyper-V. Why Join Us? This is your chance to make a significant impact in the utilities sector while working with cutting-edge technology! If you have a passion for security engineering and a drive to excel in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you! Apply Now! Don't miss this opportunity to advance your career as a Physical Security Systems Commissioning Engineer. Submit your application today and join us in securing our nation's critical infrastructure! Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

Collaboration Operations Support Analyst - Real Time Messaging Hybrid working 3 days in Camberley and 2 days remote working (12 minutes walk from Blackwater train station) Contract Length: 12 months INSIDE IR35 via umbrella Are you passionate about collaboration technologies and looking for a new challenge? Our client is seeking a skilled Collaboration Operations Support Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, balancing remote work with in-office collaboration. Key Responsibilities: Execute processes in support of the IT infrastructure and resources required to deliver and support IT services. Prepare for new or changed services, managing the change process and maintaining regulatory standards. Manage and support infrastructure applications and related data repositories on a daily basis. Monitor, measure, and report on the performance of application services, ensuring availability and capacity meet business demand. Apply information security procedures to maintain compliance across infrastructure applications. Manage system and service performance concerning business performance and financial sustainability. Support the development of continual service improvement plans to ensure IT infrastructure meets business needs. Facilitate the resolution of problems throughout the information system lifecycle, documenting root causes and implementing remedies. Install, configure, and troubleshoot applications that support IT services. Act as a third-level resource for collaboration applications. Collaborate with Architecture/Engineering peers for solution planning, testing, validation, and complex troubleshooting. Provide on-call support responsibilities (coverage nights & weekends). Required Skills/Experience: 2 to 4+ years' experience with Microsoft Lync/Skype/Teams (IM, Online-Meeting, Persistent Chat Rooms, Mobile IM, B2B Federation). 3+ years' experience with Mattermost and Symphony. 2+ years' experience with Microsoft PowerShell and scripting technologies. Proficiency in monitoring technologies (Splunk, SCOM, SiteScope). Solid understanding of Active Directory, server, database (SQL), and networking & voice technologies. Knowledge of Linux server, networking, and storage technologies. Experience with virtual platforms (client and server) and Microsoft Office products. Ability to work effectively under pressure. Proven problem identification, troubleshooting, and resolution skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Effective interface experience with software/hardware partners (e.g., Microsoft, Cisco). Familiarity with incident, change, and problem management disciplines; knowledge of Remedy ITSM toolset is a plus. Desired Skills/Experience: Telephony and network experience. ITIL Certification with an in-depth understanding of ITIL principles is a plus. If you're ready to take your career to the next level as a Collaboration Operations Support Analyst, apply today! We look forward to hearing from you. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Head of IT/ Senior IT Manager - 12 month FTC We're working with a UK-based organisation seeking a proactive and technically experienced Senior IT Manager for a 12 month fixed-term contract, to support the strategic and operational growth of their IT function. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in shaping core IT processes across infrastructure, software development, service delivery, and solutions architecture. Role Overview Reporting directly to the Associate Director of IT, the IT Consultant will lead improvements across multiple technical domains, ensuring IT systems, services, and vendors align with business strategy. The role is a blend of tactical execution and strategic planning; ideal for a candidate with prior experience at a senior level, who can drive innovation, manage risk, and deliver value through technology. Key Responsibilities: Drive improvements across IT Service Desk, Operations, Infrastructure, Software Development, and Solutions Architecture Develop roadmaps to support lifecycle management and ensure alignment with organisational objectives Provide technical guidance to maximise business benefits from IT investments and system consolidation Support vendor and supplier relationship management, focusing on contract compliance and return on investment Assist with day-to-day capacity planning and service delivery, ensuring SLAs are met and exceeded Develop and implement IT policies, technical standards, and architectural principles Identify and address technical debt and infrastructure risk, supporting cloud migration strategies Collaborate across teams to ensure proactive and future-proof IT service delivery Key Requirements: Proven experience in a senior IT leadership role (e.g. Lead IT Manager, Head of IT, or equivalent) Strong background in technical operations, service delivery, and infrastructure planning Solid understanding of IT service desk operations, networking, and systems architecture Experience with vendor management, contract compliance, and service optimisation Hands-on expertise in cloud migration projects and managing hybrid environments Demonstrated ability to align IT functions with broader business goals Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities Excellent communication, negotiation, and prioritisation skills Relevant certifications or qualifications (e.g. Prince2, ITIL) beneficial