Supply Chain Manager 39.00 per hour Umbrella Contract: 6 Month Chester Certain Advantage are working with a large known Company within Aerospace. They are seeking a Supply Chain Manager on an initial 6 month sub-contact basis in Chester. The role /Experience Required Some focus on managing supply chain issues and queries Operational experience Extensive stakeholder engagement experience Experienced with liaising with different suppliers and being able to review quality issues with them directly Manufacturing experience is essential Responsibilities: Main interface ME team between the Plant and the Suppliers regarding activities on Series Programmes. Support the supplier selection and subsequent industrialization, via due business process. Lead or support technical abnormalities that are causing disruption in plant or continued supply to contain and correct that issue. Design / Manufacturing changes - proactive engagement in the Continuous Product Development processes, applying ME expertise in concurrent engineering and industrialization aspects Cost Down - Individually or as part of an MFT proactively understand and influence cost drivers of a particular product or work package - such that opportunities for cost down can be qualified and quantified. Engage with ME MFT representative and others, such that all commercial and contractual implications are properly considered within the Procurement environment. Ensure integration, architecture and engagement of the wider business network within ME or other areas - to proactively manage risks and opportunities in an efficient and effective manner. Continuous improvement to suppliers ME capability be that product or process, standardizing and harmonizing across the business, whilst clearly demonstrating bottom line / value adding orientation.
May 13, 2025
Contractor
Supply Chain Manager 39.00 per hour Umbrella Contract: 6 Month Chester Certain Advantage are working with a large known Company within Aerospace. They are seeking a Supply Chain Manager on an initial 6 month sub-contact basis in Chester. The role /Experience Required Some focus on managing supply chain issues and queries Operational experience Extensive stakeholder engagement experience Experienced with liaising with different suppliers and being able to review quality issues with them directly Manufacturing experience is essential Responsibilities: Main interface ME team between the Plant and the Suppliers regarding activities on Series Programmes. Support the supplier selection and subsequent industrialization, via due business process. Lead or support technical abnormalities that are causing disruption in plant or continued supply to contain and correct that issue. Design / Manufacturing changes - proactive engagement in the Continuous Product Development processes, applying ME expertise in concurrent engineering and industrialization aspects Cost Down - Individually or as part of an MFT proactively understand and influence cost drivers of a particular product or work package - such that opportunities for cost down can be qualified and quantified. Engage with ME MFT representative and others, such that all commercial and contractual implications are properly considered within the Procurement environment. Ensure integration, architecture and engagement of the wider business network within ME or other areas - to proactively manage risks and opportunities in an efficient and effective manner. Continuous improvement to suppliers ME capability be that product or process, standardizing and harmonizing across the business, whilst clearly demonstrating bottom line / value adding orientation.
The Chancery Rosewood, opening in Summer 2025, is a Rosewood Hotel Group property housed in the iconic former U.S. Embassy on Grosvenor Square, reimagined by British architect Sir David Chipperfield. It will include 144 spacious suites designed by Joseph Dirand, along with a variety of dining and entertainment spaces, providing a stage for progressive ideas, voices, and expression. We are seeking a passionate Commis Chef to assist the senior culinary team in ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen in our Asian fine dining restaurant. This spectacular venue will serve a variety of large and small Asian dishes to an exceptional standard, in an iconic environment with impeccable service. You will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and service, while promoting teamwork and fostering collaboration with kindness and respect. This role is due to start in June 2025. Key Responsibilities: Follow the guidance of the Chef de Partie and Sous Chef to carry out all preparation, cooking, and plating of dishes to the highest standard. Maintain a clean and organized section, ensuring adherence to all HACCP standards. Follow recipes and technical sheets accurately, and stay informed about all menu allergens and their contents. Take pride and ownership of your section, fostering a positive and collaborative working environment. Support Rosewood Impacts by promoting sustainable practices and circular hospitality. About You: You understand the fast-paced nature of kitchen operations, keeping things organized and running smoothly. You naturally notice when things aren't up to standard and take action. You work well with your team, contributing to a positive and productive atmosphere in the kitchen. You're quick on your feet, solving problems efficiently as they arise during service. You take pride in making each dish a culinary experience, ensuring every guest enjoys something truly special. Diversity and Inclusion We believe in bringing together individuals for the long-term success of our hotel and the communities we operate in. We are committed to offering a transparent, fair, and consistent recruitment process for all, ensuring equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or gender identity.
May 13, 2025
Full time
The Chancery Rosewood, opening in Summer 2025, is a Rosewood Hotel Group property housed in the iconic former U.S. Embassy on Grosvenor Square, reimagined by British architect Sir David Chipperfield. It will include 144 spacious suites designed by Joseph Dirand, along with a variety of dining and entertainment spaces, providing a stage for progressive ideas, voices, and expression. We are seeking a passionate Commis Chef to assist the senior culinary team in ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen in our Asian fine dining restaurant. This spectacular venue will serve a variety of large and small Asian dishes to an exceptional standard, in an iconic environment with impeccable service. You will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and service, while promoting teamwork and fostering collaboration with kindness and respect. This role is due to start in June 2025. Key Responsibilities: Follow the guidance of the Chef de Partie and Sous Chef to carry out all preparation, cooking, and plating of dishes to the highest standard. Maintain a clean and organized section, ensuring adherence to all HACCP standards. Follow recipes and technical sheets accurately, and stay informed about all menu allergens and their contents. Take pride and ownership of your section, fostering a positive and collaborative working environment. Support Rosewood Impacts by promoting sustainable practices and circular hospitality. About You: You understand the fast-paced nature of kitchen operations, keeping things organized and running smoothly. You naturally notice when things aren't up to standard and take action. You work well with your team, contributing to a positive and productive atmosphere in the kitchen. You're quick on your feet, solving problems efficiently as they arise during service. You take pride in making each dish a culinary experience, ensuring every guest enjoys something truly special. Diversity and Inclusion We believe in bringing together individuals for the long-term success of our hotel and the communities we operate in. We are committed to offering a transparent, fair, and consistent recruitment process for all, ensuring equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or gender identity.
Business Unit: Product & Channels Salary range: £72,800 to £91,000 - DOE Location: UK hybrid - with travel to one of our UK Virgin Money hubs when required Contract type : Permanent Our Team Our Products & Channels CIO mission is clear: combine engineering excellence, top-tier delivery practices, and outstanding service design to create superb products and services. We're on a journey to become the UK's best digital bank, focusing on digital customer journeys, engineering excellence, and empowering our people. The Product & Channels team leads client-facing apps and web services, including the migration to a single V-App. We're transforming to enhance collaboration, encourage curiosity, and streamline operations for exceptional customer experiences. With a purpose-driven approach, we're making money happier for our customers, ensuring better security, stability, and performance. We are also responsible to drive and transform our contact centre and stores (branch) application estate. What you'll be doing Reporting to the Engineering Lead, you'll be responsible for line managing a team of talented Engineers and provide direction for the capabilities being built by them. This includes recruitment activities, management of team financials and ensure delivery is done using approved tools and technologies. Build and maintain Conversational ChatBot delivery roadmap working with the business stakeholders whilst also ensuring continued focus on Platform Health and stabilisation and building secure, resilient and observant platforms. Lead and drive end-to-end software delivery ensuring business expectations on delivery and code quality are met. Drive continuous improvements and improve ways of working including collaboration with relevant areas (e.g. Devops, Release Management, QA) to enable faster release and deployment cycles. Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management tasks for our relationship with Microsoft and maintaining strong relationships with Operations teams and our delivery partners Work with architecture team to design solutions that are secure, scalable and optimised for performance. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members including taking part in design and code reviews, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We need you to have Experience in a technical lead role, leading the delivery of large and complex projects and leading the team of engineers. Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience. Strong working knowledge of Azure Language Understanding (ALU) and Conversational Language Understanding (CLU) for building domain-specific, multi-turn dialog systems. Proficient in Copilot Studio (formerly Power Virtual Agents) to build low-code copilots that use Dataverse, Power Automate, and Azure Cognitive Services (e.g., LUIS, QnA Maker, Translator, Speech-to-Text). Extensive experience in Advanced Conversational AI & Copilot Integration Deep technical expertise in designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-grade conversational bots using Microsoft Bot Framework SDK, Azure Bot Services, and Azure OpenAI (GPT-4, embeddings). Experience of working in an Agile environment and will champion ongoing improvements to ways of working. Strong Engineering skills but also a background to Solution/Architectural Design It's a bonus if you have but not essential Microsoft certification: PL-600: Power Platform Solution Architect Microsoft certification: PL-200: Power Platform Functional Consultant Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more. Up to five extra paid well-being days per year . 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt. Market-leading pension. Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness. And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We're customer obsessed and work tirelessly to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and deliver on our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money.' Our customer centric culture means that we're able to do banking differently and by innovating and working together we can make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advert close date is 23 rd May 2025
May 13, 2025
Full time
Business Unit: Product & Channels Salary range: £72,800 to £91,000 - DOE Location: UK hybrid - with travel to one of our UK Virgin Money hubs when required Contract type : Permanent Our Team Our Products & Channels CIO mission is clear: combine engineering excellence, top-tier delivery practices, and outstanding service design to create superb products and services. We're on a journey to become the UK's best digital bank, focusing on digital customer journeys, engineering excellence, and empowering our people. The Product & Channels team leads client-facing apps and web services, including the migration to a single V-App. We're transforming to enhance collaboration, encourage curiosity, and streamline operations for exceptional customer experiences. With a purpose-driven approach, we're making money happier for our customers, ensuring better security, stability, and performance. We are also responsible to drive and transform our contact centre and stores (branch) application estate. What you'll be doing Reporting to the Engineering Lead, you'll be responsible for line managing a team of talented Engineers and provide direction for the capabilities being built by them. This includes recruitment activities, management of team financials and ensure delivery is done using approved tools and technologies. Build and maintain Conversational ChatBot delivery roadmap working with the business stakeholders whilst also ensuring continued focus on Platform Health and stabilisation and building secure, resilient and observant platforms. Lead and drive end-to-end software delivery ensuring business expectations on delivery and code quality are met. Drive continuous improvements and improve ways of working including collaboration with relevant areas (e.g. Devops, Release Management, QA) to enable faster release and deployment cycles. Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management tasks for our relationship with Microsoft and maintaining strong relationships with Operations teams and our delivery partners Work with architecture team to design solutions that are secure, scalable and optimised for performance. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members including taking part in design and code reviews, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We need you to have Experience in a technical lead role, leading the delivery of large and complex projects and leading the team of engineers. Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience. Strong working knowledge of Azure Language Understanding (ALU) and Conversational Language Understanding (CLU) for building domain-specific, multi-turn dialog systems. Proficient in Copilot Studio (formerly Power Virtual Agents) to build low-code copilots that use Dataverse, Power Automate, and Azure Cognitive Services (e.g., LUIS, QnA Maker, Translator, Speech-to-Text). Extensive experience in Advanced Conversational AI & Copilot Integration Deep technical expertise in designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-grade conversational bots using Microsoft Bot Framework SDK, Azure Bot Services, and Azure OpenAI (GPT-4, embeddings). Experience of working in an Agile environment and will champion ongoing improvements to ways of working. Strong Engineering skills but also a background to Solution/Architectural Design It's a bonus if you have but not essential Microsoft certification: PL-600: Power Platform Solution Architect Microsoft certification: PL-200: Power Platform Functional Consultant Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more. Up to five extra paid well-being days per year . 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt. Market-leading pension. Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness. And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We're customer obsessed and work tirelessly to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and deliver on our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money.' Our customer centric culture means that we're able to do banking differently and by innovating and working together we can make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advert close date is 23 rd May 2025
CALLING ALL TOP BILLERS - Are you a top performer in your field? Are you tired of working for a company that caps your earnings? If you answered yes, then read on. This company is one of the UK's top suppliers to the construction industry across the globe. They are now seeking a highly ambitious, self-motivated Technical Sales Manager to join their successful sales team in the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a world-leading supplier offering industry-specific training with plenty of scope for career progression. They are specifically looking to recruit a Technical Sales Manager as a representative for the central London area, covering multiple established territories. This role will focus exclusively on their rainscreen and metal roofing ranges, a new vertical market for the business. It is crucial that the successful candidate has a deep understanding of the rainscreen and metal cladding market in Central London, including established routes to market and close working relationships with metal contractors. The Role As a Technical Sales Manager, you'll be responsible for: Generating new leads and identifying opportunities: Proactively seek out potential business opportunities within the rainscreen and metal roofing sectors. Building strong relationships with metal contractors: Leverage your existing network to drive specification sales. Engaging with Commercial and Industrial facilities: This includes government buildings, hospitals, schools, and more. Driving growth in a new vertical market: Establish their company as a leader in the rainscreen and metal cladding arena. Managing and growing your territory: Develop strong relationships with existing customers and grow revenue within the London area. Cold calling and building a robust pipeline: Conduct research and outreach to ensure consistent opportunities. Delivering on operational targets, budgets, and KPIs: Drive performance by exceeding expectations. What You Bring To excel in this role, you'll need: Experience in the rainscreen and metal cladding industry: Proven expertise and established relationships in Central London. Knowledge of specification sales: Strong understanding of working with architects, contractors, and project managers. A track record in new business development: Demonstrate an ability to identify and secure new clients. Exceptional territory management skills: You're comfortable covering a large geographical area. Outstanding negotiation and closing skills: Bring a persuasive approach to building business. A self-motivated mindset: Manage your time effectively while working independently. Tenacity and a 'will to win' attitude: Exceed sales targets with drive and determination. Why Join Us? We offer an attractive package and benefits, including: Work-from-home flexibility: Achieve a work-life balance. Competitive base salary with outstanding commissions: A structure that hasn't changed in over 50 years! Assigned territories: Grow your own dedicated market. Employee-ownership: Be part of a 100% employee-owned company. Comprehensive training and support: Attend their first-class international sales training program. Recognition and celebration of success: If you're a rainscreen or metal cladding specialist looking to take on an exciting new challenge, apply today! Suitable candidates may have had other titles or worked in industries such as - Rainscreen Sales Specialist, Metal Cladding Sales Representative, Technical Sales Consultant - Roofing and Cladding, Specification Sales Manager - Rainscreen Systems, Architectural Sales Manager - Metal Cladding, Building Envelope Sales Consultant, Business Development Manager - Rainscreen & Cladding, Facade Systems Sales Manager, Territory Manager - Roofing and Facade Solutions, Key Account Manager - Metal Roofing and Cladding, or Project Sales Specialist.
May 13, 2025
Full time
CALLING ALL TOP BILLERS - Are you a top performer in your field? Are you tired of working for a company that caps your earnings? If you answered yes, then read on. This company is one of the UK's top suppliers to the construction industry across the globe. They are now seeking a highly ambitious, self-motivated Technical Sales Manager to join their successful sales team in the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a world-leading supplier offering industry-specific training with plenty of scope for career progression. They are specifically looking to recruit a Technical Sales Manager as a representative for the central London area, covering multiple established territories. This role will focus exclusively on their rainscreen and metal roofing ranges, a new vertical market for the business. It is crucial that the successful candidate has a deep understanding of the rainscreen and metal cladding market in Central London, including established routes to market and close working relationships with metal contractors. The Role As a Technical Sales Manager, you'll be responsible for: Generating new leads and identifying opportunities: Proactively seek out potential business opportunities within the rainscreen and metal roofing sectors. Building strong relationships with metal contractors: Leverage your existing network to drive specification sales. Engaging with Commercial and Industrial facilities: This includes government buildings, hospitals, schools, and more. Driving growth in a new vertical market: Establish their company as a leader in the rainscreen and metal cladding arena. Managing and growing your territory: Develop strong relationships with existing customers and grow revenue within the London area. Cold calling and building a robust pipeline: Conduct research and outreach to ensure consistent opportunities. Delivering on operational targets, budgets, and KPIs: Drive performance by exceeding expectations. What You Bring To excel in this role, you'll need: Experience in the rainscreen and metal cladding industry: Proven expertise and established relationships in Central London. Knowledge of specification sales: Strong understanding of working with architects, contractors, and project managers. A track record in new business development: Demonstrate an ability to identify and secure new clients. Exceptional territory management skills: You're comfortable covering a large geographical area. Outstanding negotiation and closing skills: Bring a persuasive approach to building business. A self-motivated mindset: Manage your time effectively while working independently. Tenacity and a 'will to win' attitude: Exceed sales targets with drive and determination. Why Join Us? We offer an attractive package and benefits, including: Work-from-home flexibility: Achieve a work-life balance. Competitive base salary with outstanding commissions: A structure that hasn't changed in over 50 years! Assigned territories: Grow your own dedicated market. Employee-ownership: Be part of a 100% employee-owned company. Comprehensive training and support: Attend their first-class international sales training program. Recognition and celebration of success: If you're a rainscreen or metal cladding specialist looking to take on an exciting new challenge, apply today! Suitable candidates may have had other titles or worked in industries such as - Rainscreen Sales Specialist, Metal Cladding Sales Representative, Technical Sales Consultant - Roofing and Cladding, Specification Sales Manager - Rainscreen Systems, Architectural Sales Manager - Metal Cladding, Building Envelope Sales Consultant, Business Development Manager - Rainscreen & Cladding, Facade Systems Sales Manager, Territory Manager - Roofing and Facade Solutions, Key Account Manager - Metal Roofing and Cladding, or Project Sales Specialist.
Job Description: Subject to the successful closing of the transaction with Spirit, after obtaining relevant regulatory approvals Procurement Information System and Processes Specialist Location: BELFAST Job Purpose. A new opportunity is now open for you at AIRBUS UK in BELFAST. In this role you will integrate the PY directorate in charge of Procurement Governance and Strategy across AIRBUS group and will work for PYD who is the international AIRBUS group centre of competence for Procurement digital solutions and processes for AIRBUS commercial, Airbus Defence & Space and Airbus Helicopter. You will focus on the transformation of the procurement information system, in close collaboration with the relevant functions at Airbus in Belfast. You will act as a procurement project leader of the SAP/4 Hana transformation project to migrate the main procurement application (MAXIM) in IBM to S/4 Hana. If you have experience of procurement and project management in the digital domain especially with SAP or even better S/4 HANA then this job is for you. HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM Work in the area of Procurement processes and Information System (PYD) where you will manage projects and run mode of applications for Procurement operations at the interface between Procurement business and Information technology departments. Accountable for the design, specification, co-ordination, modelling, testing, implementation and project management of new digital solutions to improve procurement efficiency regarding Engage, Supply and Control supplier processes Manage the functional support and change management of the Airbus Belfast procurement information system. You will be the procurement project leader of the SAP/4 Hana transformation project to migrate the main procurement application (MAXIM) in IBM to S/4 Hana. Carry out detailed analyses, under several aspects such as feasibility / risks / operational impacts / costs savings / procedural documentations / change management, and then convert business needs into business requirement specifications or features and user stories in Agile methodology. Lead projects or evolutions implementations at the interface between business and IM (Information Management ) department. Coordinate deployment operations, assures testing, ensures cut-over, training and support. Maintain the functional architecture of the Airbus procurement information system in close relationship with all business stakeholders of the procurement process and the Information Technology department. Act as the go-to person and subject matter expert for all Airbus procurement tools (such as SAP) operating at the crossroads of business and technical / IM worlds Manages Business Change Requests: Collecting and understanding business needs, translating them for technical purposes, coordinating with technical teams and business teams and implement continuous improvement. Drive Digital Transformation: In a multi-functional set-up involving various functions / stakeholders in Europe, driving digital transformation and harmonizing ways of working. Maintain up to date change management documentation, and provides regular communication to stakeholders. About You Bachelors or Masters (Business Management, Information Management, or Computer Science) In-depth knowledge in digital transformation and procurement processes 5+ years spent in project management, digital transformation and procurement, in a global industry (aerospace, automotive, shipping) or a tech company, in a transnational environment Ability to solve complex problems, applying knowledge gained in past experience to identify, propose and drive solutions Ability to work autonomously, carrying work out independently, requiring guidance in only the most complex situations Agility with people and topics, and ability to navigate in a multi-functional and transnational environment Strong customer mindset and attention to detail, providing robust outputs with the ability to translate business needs into technical terms and vice versa using there project management skills (methodology Agile) This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company s success, reputation and sustainable growth. Company: Airbus Operations Limited Employment Type: Permanent - Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Sourcing, Buying and Ordering By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
May 13, 2025
Full time
Job Description: Subject to the successful closing of the transaction with Spirit, after obtaining relevant regulatory approvals Procurement Information System and Processes Specialist Location: BELFAST Job Purpose. A new opportunity is now open for you at AIRBUS UK in BELFAST. In this role you will integrate the PY directorate in charge of Procurement Governance and Strategy across AIRBUS group and will work for PYD who is the international AIRBUS group centre of competence for Procurement digital solutions and processes for AIRBUS commercial, Airbus Defence & Space and Airbus Helicopter. You will focus on the transformation of the procurement information system, in close collaboration with the relevant functions at Airbus in Belfast. You will act as a procurement project leader of the SAP/4 Hana transformation project to migrate the main procurement application (MAXIM) in IBM to S/4 Hana. If you have experience of procurement and project management in the digital domain especially with SAP or even better S/4 HANA then this job is for you. HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM Work in the area of Procurement processes and Information System (PYD) where you will manage projects and run mode of applications for Procurement operations at the interface between Procurement business and Information technology departments. Accountable for the design, specification, co-ordination, modelling, testing, implementation and project management of new digital solutions to improve procurement efficiency regarding Engage, Supply and Control supplier processes Manage the functional support and change management of the Airbus Belfast procurement information system. You will be the procurement project leader of the SAP/4 Hana transformation project to migrate the main procurement application (MAXIM) in IBM to S/4 Hana. Carry out detailed analyses, under several aspects such as feasibility / risks / operational impacts / costs savings / procedural documentations / change management, and then convert business needs into business requirement specifications or features and user stories in Agile methodology. Lead projects or evolutions implementations at the interface between business and IM (Information Management ) department. Coordinate deployment operations, assures testing, ensures cut-over, training and support. Maintain the functional architecture of the Airbus procurement information system in close relationship with all business stakeholders of the procurement process and the Information Technology department. Act as the go-to person and subject matter expert for all Airbus procurement tools (such as SAP) operating at the crossroads of business and technical / IM worlds Manages Business Change Requests: Collecting and understanding business needs, translating them for technical purposes, coordinating with technical teams and business teams and implement continuous improvement. Drive Digital Transformation: In a multi-functional set-up involving various functions / stakeholders in Europe, driving digital transformation and harmonizing ways of working. Maintain up to date change management documentation, and provides regular communication to stakeholders. About You Bachelors or Masters (Business Management, Information Management, or Computer Science) In-depth knowledge in digital transformation and procurement processes 5+ years spent in project management, digital transformation and procurement, in a global industry (aerospace, automotive, shipping) or a tech company, in a transnational environment Ability to solve complex problems, applying knowledge gained in past experience to identify, propose and drive solutions Ability to work autonomously, carrying work out independently, requiring guidance in only the most complex situations Agility with people and topics, and ability to navigate in a multi-functional and transnational environment Strong customer mindset and attention to detail, providing robust outputs with the ability to translate business needs into technical terms and vice versa using there project management skills (methodology Agile) This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company s success, reputation and sustainable growth. Company: Airbus Operations Limited Employment Type: Permanent - Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Sourcing, Buying and Ordering By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Outsystem Technical Lead 6 Months Hybrid - Days on site to be confirmed 720 per day (Inside IR35) My client, a government body, are looking for an Outsystems Technical Lead to join their Low Code team in London on an initial 6 month contract on a hybrid basis. You will be exposed to a broad and interesting range of projects and support the Head of OutSystems in RFP, technical challenges or other demands on the practice/team As a Tech Lead, you will drive the implementation of innovative solutions that solve complex technical and business problems, ensuring that all architectural best practices are being followed. You will need to have a strong technical background, be able to design app-level architecture, and have experience leading a team. What you?ll be doing: You will report directly to the Head of OutSystems Implement solutions that solve complex technical and business problems You will work closely with the other developers to support the implementation, mentoring and leadership during projects but also support junior developer training and evolution Help with responding to RFI or RFP If necessary Support the practice in any activities needed Working in a consulting and client environment Working in Agile way forms What experience you?ll bring: StrongExperience in OutSystemsprojects (ideally some experience inTechnical Lead roles). Ability todesign applications/solutionsfollowing the OutSystems 3-layer architecture principle. Strong knowledge of web technologies (e.g. CSS, HTML, JavaScript, jQuery), database modelling and SQL programming, algorithms, data structures, and programming best practices. Proven experience in developing integrations with other systems (e.g. Consume/expose REST and SOAP APIs, create Extensions, etc.) Good knowledge of UX design principles and ability to apply them when building applications/solutions. Ability to analyse different types of logs (e.g. error logs, monitoring logs and performance logs) and ability to identify and fix errors and issues. Good problem-solving skills Autonomy and proactivity Minimum OutSystems certifications required: OS Associate Reactive Developer and OS Professional Traditional Web Developer or other OutSystems Specializations (Architecture or Security) OutSystems Associate Tech Lead or OutSystems Sales Pre-Sales is a plus Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
May 13, 2025
Contractor
Outsystem Technical Lead 6 Months Hybrid - Days on site to be confirmed 720 per day (Inside IR35) My client, a government body, are looking for an Outsystems Technical Lead to join their Low Code team in London on an initial 6 month contract on a hybrid basis. You will be exposed to a broad and interesting range of projects and support the Head of OutSystems in RFP, technical challenges or other demands on the practice/team As a Tech Lead, you will drive the implementation of innovative solutions that solve complex technical and business problems, ensuring that all architectural best practices are being followed. You will need to have a strong technical background, be able to design app-level architecture, and have experience leading a team. What you?ll be doing: You will report directly to the Head of OutSystems Implement solutions that solve complex technical and business problems You will work closely with the other developers to support the implementation, mentoring and leadership during projects but also support junior developer training and evolution Help with responding to RFI or RFP If necessary Support the practice in any activities needed Working in a consulting and client environment Working in Agile way forms What experience you?ll bring: StrongExperience in OutSystemsprojects (ideally some experience inTechnical Lead roles). Ability todesign applications/solutionsfollowing the OutSystems 3-layer architecture principle. Strong knowledge of web technologies (e.g. CSS, HTML, JavaScript, jQuery), database modelling and SQL programming, algorithms, data structures, and programming best practices. Proven experience in developing integrations with other systems (e.g. Consume/expose REST and SOAP APIs, create Extensions, etc.) Good knowledge of UX design principles and ability to apply them when building applications/solutions. Ability to analyse different types of logs (e.g. error logs, monitoring logs and performance logs) and ability to identify and fix errors and issues. Good problem-solving skills Autonomy and proactivity Minimum OutSystems certifications required: OS Associate Reactive Developer and OS Professional Traditional Web Developer or other OutSystems Specializations (Architecture or Security) OutSystems Associate Tech Lead or OutSystems Sales Pre-Sales is a plus Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Job Description: Subject to the successful closing of the transaction with Spirit, after obtaining relevant regulatory approvals About the Role: This is a unique opportunity to be a foundational member of a newly formed IT team in Belfast, playing a pivotal role in establishing and shaping the future IT landscape for a critical Airbus supplier. Following the upcoming transition of manufacturing operations, you will be instrumental in ensuring business continuity while contributing to the strategic evolution of our operational systems. Initially, your focus will be on the smooth operation of existing shop floor applications during a transition period where IT services will be delivered by the current supplier. You will work closely with their IT team as they implement SAP S/4HANA, gaining crucial understanding to support our business needs. Simultaneously, you will collaborate with the central Airbus IT teams who will be defining and delivering replacement systems and services over the subsequent 2-3 years. Looking ahead, you will be a key voice in shaping the future state architecture for the Belfast site, where SAP S/4HANA will form the core ERP solution. This role offers a significant opportunity to drive improvements, implement new technologies, and directly contribute to the ramp-up of our manufacturing activities in a dynamic and international environment. Location: Belfast, United Kingdom (On-site) Reporting To: Site IT Manager (with a dotted line to the Central IM Domain) Key Responsibilities: Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering: Conduct in-depth discovery sessions with local business teams to thoroughly understand, capture, and document complex business requirements and operational objectives, particularly within shop floor areas (production tooling, manufacturing execution, operations systems). Process Improvement & Solution Identification: Identify opportunities for optimizing business processes and propose IT solutions that align with the overall IT strategy. Liaison & Stakeholder Management: Act as a critical interface between the Belfast business teams, the central IM domain, the transitioning IT supplier, and the central Airbus IT teams. Transition Support: Work closely with the transitioning IT supplier's team implementing SAP S/4HANA to understand the new system, its impact on Belfast operations, and support change management activities to ensure a smooth transition. Service Monitoring & Issue Resolution (Transition Period): Collaborate with the transitioning IT supplier to track and maintain the performance of existing IT services, escalating and resolving issues as needed. Future State Shaping: Engage with the central Airbus IT teams to understand the roadmap for future systems and contribute to defining the target architecture for operational systems in Belfast. Documentation: Produce clear and concise documentation of current challenges, future requirements, and potential benefits tailored to various stakeholders. Specification Development: Define and develop detailed specification documents that can be reviewed and understood by both business stakeholders and technical product teams. Product Lifecycle Support: Support the IT Product Manager in product/service planning based on local customer requirements. Solution Integrity: Serve as a liaison between Product Management and technical resources during solution development and implementation to ensure the delivered solution meets the defined requirements and maintains its integrity. Change Advocacy: Face into the local business teams to help shape the right changes for the site and proactively drive changes and decisions where needed. Skills & Experience (Not all essential): Experience working with SAP technology, particularly within an operational context. Understanding of core operational processes such as Manufacturing Operations (Shopfloor & Quality), Logistics, and Procurement. Proven experience working in a manufacturing-oriented business environment. Knowledge of Product/Service Planning and Delivery methodologies. Demonstrable digital and change management skills. Strong team player with a collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively in a multi-functional and international setting. Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to successfully manage customer expectations and needs. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly 1 to both technical and non-technical audiences at all levels of the business. Ability to simplify complex digital language into understandable terms for business users. Beneficial Skills & Experience: Understanding of legacy, non-SAP systems commonly used in manufacturing operations (e.g., Maximo, iFactory, iCON). Experience with SAP Fiori (UI5). Basic debugging knowledge. Familiarity with relevant compliance regulations such as Export Control, ITAR, and GDPR. Experience with SAP HANA. Demonstrated leadership skills or potential. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company s success, reputation and sustainable growth. Company: Airbus Operations Limited Employment Type: Permanent - Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Digital By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
May 13, 2025
Full time
Job Description: Subject to the successful closing of the transaction with Spirit, after obtaining relevant regulatory approvals About the Role: This is a unique opportunity to be a foundational member of a newly formed IT team in Belfast, playing a pivotal role in establishing and shaping the future IT landscape for a critical Airbus supplier. Following the upcoming transition of manufacturing operations, you will be instrumental in ensuring business continuity while contributing to the strategic evolution of our operational systems. Initially, your focus will be on the smooth operation of existing shop floor applications during a transition period where IT services will be delivered by the current supplier. You will work closely with their IT team as they implement SAP S/4HANA, gaining crucial understanding to support our business needs. Simultaneously, you will collaborate with the central Airbus IT teams who will be defining and delivering replacement systems and services over the subsequent 2-3 years. Looking ahead, you will be a key voice in shaping the future state architecture for the Belfast site, where SAP S/4HANA will form the core ERP solution. This role offers a significant opportunity to drive improvements, implement new technologies, and directly contribute to the ramp-up of our manufacturing activities in a dynamic and international environment. Location: Belfast, United Kingdom (On-site) Reporting To: Site IT Manager (with a dotted line to the Central IM Domain) Key Responsibilities: Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering: Conduct in-depth discovery sessions with local business teams to thoroughly understand, capture, and document complex business requirements and operational objectives, particularly within shop floor areas (production tooling, manufacturing execution, operations systems). Process Improvement & Solution Identification: Identify opportunities for optimizing business processes and propose IT solutions that align with the overall IT strategy. Liaison & Stakeholder Management: Act as a critical interface between the Belfast business teams, the central IM domain, the transitioning IT supplier, and the central Airbus IT teams. Transition Support: Work closely with the transitioning IT supplier's team implementing SAP S/4HANA to understand the new system, its impact on Belfast operations, and support change management activities to ensure a smooth transition. Service Monitoring & Issue Resolution (Transition Period): Collaborate with the transitioning IT supplier to track and maintain the performance of existing IT services, escalating and resolving issues as needed. Future State Shaping: Engage with the central Airbus IT teams to understand the roadmap for future systems and contribute to defining the target architecture for operational systems in Belfast. Documentation: Produce clear and concise documentation of current challenges, future requirements, and potential benefits tailored to various stakeholders. Specification Development: Define and develop detailed specification documents that can be reviewed and understood by both business stakeholders and technical product teams. Product Lifecycle Support: Support the IT Product Manager in product/service planning based on local customer requirements. Solution Integrity: Serve as a liaison between Product Management and technical resources during solution development and implementation to ensure the delivered solution meets the defined requirements and maintains its integrity. Change Advocacy: Face into the local business teams to help shape the right changes for the site and proactively drive changes and decisions where needed. Skills & Experience (Not all essential): Experience working with SAP technology, particularly within an operational context. Understanding of core operational processes such as Manufacturing Operations (Shopfloor & Quality), Logistics, and Procurement. Proven experience working in a manufacturing-oriented business environment. Knowledge of Product/Service Planning and Delivery methodologies. Demonstrable digital and change management skills. Strong team player with a collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively in a multi-functional and international setting. Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to successfully manage customer expectations and needs. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly 1 to both technical and non-technical audiences at all levels of the business. Ability to simplify complex digital language into understandable terms for business users. Beneficial Skills & Experience: Understanding of legacy, non-SAP systems commonly used in manufacturing operations (e.g., Maximo, iFactory, iCON). Experience with SAP Fiori (UI5). Basic debugging knowledge. Familiarity with relevant compliance regulations such as Export Control, ITAR, and GDPR. Experience with SAP HANA. Demonstrated leadership skills or potential. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company s success, reputation and sustainable growth. Company: Airbus Operations Limited Employment Type: Permanent - Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Digital By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Business Unit: Product & Channels Salary range: £72,800 to £91,000 - DOE Location: UK hybrid - with travel to one of our UK Virgin Money hubs when required Contract type : Permanent Our Team Our Products & Channels CIO mission is clear: combine engineering excellence, top-tier delivery practices, and outstanding service design to create superb products and services. We're on a journey to become the UK's best digital bank, focusing on digital customer journeys, engineering excellence, and empowering our people. The Product & Channels team leads client-facing apps and web services, including the migration to a single V-App. We're transforming to enhance collaboration, encourage curiosity, and streamline operations for exceptional customer experiences. With a purpose-driven approach, we're making money happier for our customers, ensuring better security, stability, and performance. We are also responsible to drive and transform our contact centre and stores (branch) application estate. What you'll be doing Reporting to the Engineering Lead, you'll be responsible for line managing a team of talented Engineers and provide direction for the capabilities being built by them. This includes recruitment activities, management of team financials and ensure delivery is done using approved tools and technologies. Build and maintain Teller application delivery roadmap working with the business stakeholders whilst also ensuring continued focus on Platform Health and stabilisation and building secure, resilient and observant platforms. Lead and drive end-to-end software delivery ensuring business expectations on delivery and code quality are met. Drive continuous improvements and improve ways of working including collaboration with relevant areas (e.g. Devops, Release Management, QA) to enable faster release and deployment cycles. Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management tasks for our relationship with branch application platforms and maintaining strong relationships with Operations teams and our delivery partners Work with architecture team to design solutions that are secure, scalable and optimised for performance. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members including taking part in design and code reviews, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We need you to have Experience in a technical lead role, leading the delivery of large and complex projects and leading the team of engineers. Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience. Excellent hands-on technical skills to help the team and solve problems at hand. Extensive experience in designing, developing, and deploying solutions using J2EE, Sprint Boot, Microservices/API Pattern, Servlets (JSP), Knowledge about WebSphere Application Server, ESB Messaging Experience of working in an Agile environment and will champion ongoing improvements to ways of working. Strong Engineering skills but also a background to Solution/Architectural Design It's a bonus if you have but not essential Knowledge and experience of IBM WSBTT Framework Any experience with Branch Teller platform and services Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more. Up to five extra paid well-being days per year . 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt. Market-leading pension. Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness. And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We're customer obsessed and work tirelessly to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and deliver on our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money.' Our customer centric culture means that we're able to do banking differently and by innovating and working together we can make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advert close date is 23 rd May 2025
May 13, 2025
Full time
Business Unit: Product & Channels Salary range: £72,800 to £91,000 - DOE Location: UK hybrid - with travel to one of our UK Virgin Money hubs when required Contract type : Permanent Our Team Our Products & Channels CIO mission is clear: combine engineering excellence, top-tier delivery practices, and outstanding service design to create superb products and services. We're on a journey to become the UK's best digital bank, focusing on digital customer journeys, engineering excellence, and empowering our people. The Product & Channels team leads client-facing apps and web services, including the migration to a single V-App. We're transforming to enhance collaboration, encourage curiosity, and streamline operations for exceptional customer experiences. With a purpose-driven approach, we're making money happier for our customers, ensuring better security, stability, and performance. We are also responsible to drive and transform our contact centre and stores (branch) application estate. What you'll be doing Reporting to the Engineering Lead, you'll be responsible for line managing a team of talented Engineers and provide direction for the capabilities being built by them. This includes recruitment activities, management of team financials and ensure delivery is done using approved tools and technologies. Build and maintain Teller application delivery roadmap working with the business stakeholders whilst also ensuring continued focus on Platform Health and stabilisation and building secure, resilient and observant platforms. Lead and drive end-to-end software delivery ensuring business expectations on delivery and code quality are met. Drive continuous improvements and improve ways of working including collaboration with relevant areas (e.g. Devops, Release Management, QA) to enable faster release and deployment cycles. Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management tasks for our relationship with branch application platforms and maintaining strong relationships with Operations teams and our delivery partners Work with architecture team to design solutions that are secure, scalable and optimised for performance. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members including taking part in design and code reviews, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We need you to have Experience in a technical lead role, leading the delivery of large and complex projects and leading the team of engineers. Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience. Excellent hands-on technical skills to help the team and solve problems at hand. Extensive experience in designing, developing, and deploying solutions using J2EE, Sprint Boot, Microservices/API Pattern, Servlets (JSP), Knowledge about WebSphere Application Server, ESB Messaging Experience of working in an Agile environment and will champion ongoing improvements to ways of working. Strong Engineering skills but also a background to Solution/Architectural Design It's a bonus if you have but not essential Knowledge and experience of IBM WSBTT Framework Any experience with Branch Teller platform and services Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more. Up to five extra paid well-being days per year . 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt. Market-leading pension. Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness. And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We're customer obsessed and work tirelessly to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and deliver on our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money.' Our customer centric culture means that we're able to do banking differently and by innovating and working together we can make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advert close date is 23 rd May 2025
Starling is the UK's first and leading digital bank on a mission to fix banking! We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. We're a fully licensed UK bank with the culture and spirit of a fast-moving, disruptive tech company. We're a bank, but better: fairer, easier to use and designed to demystify money for everyone. We employ more than 3,000 people across our London, Southampton, Cardiff and Manchester offices. Our technologists are at the very heart of Starling and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that is all about building things, creating new stuff, and disruptive technology that keeps us on the cutting edge of fintech. We operate a flat structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be; innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. Help is never far away in our open culture; you will find support in your team and from across the business, we are in this together! The way to thrive and shine within Starling is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: from building things, designing, discovering, to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our purpose is underpinned by five Starling values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Starling - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. Our Engineering Environment Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be. We are looking for engineers at all levels to join the team. We value people being engaged and caring about customers, caring about the code they write and the contribution they make to Starling. People with a broad ability to apply themselves to a multitude of problems and challenges, who can work across teams do great things here at Starling, to continue changing banking for good. We're looking for passionate and driven engineers to join our Customer Identity & Fincrime team. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from experienced engineers, contribute to critical projects, and develop your skills in a rapidly evolving FinTech environment. You'll gain hands-on experience with Java, AWS, Postgres and other parts of our tech stack and have the chance to make a real impact on our security and customer experience. We're committed to your growth and will provide mentorship and support to help you reach your full potential. The main part of our Tech Stack is listed below; we don't ask that you have experience in all of this, but if you do, that's great! Java, which makes up the majority of our backend codebase AWS & GCP - we're cloud-native Microservice based architecture Kubernetes (EKS) TeamCity for CI / CD (lots of teams are releasing code 15-20 times per day!) Terraform and Grafana The team The Customer Identity & Fincrime division is at the forefront of understanding who our customers are and protecting them and the company from financial crime while ensuring a seamless and secure customer experience. We build and maintain critical systems that verify identities, protect accounts, detect fraud, and prevent money laundering. We work with cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced environment, offering a unique opportunity to learn and grow within the exciting world of FinTech. Our process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial phone call - 45 minutes Take home technical test Technical interview - 1.5 hours Final Interview - 40 minutes Benefits 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling Bank is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling Bank are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. By submitting your application, you agree that Starling Bank may collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we may process, where we may process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
May 13, 2025
Full time
Starling is the UK's first and leading digital bank on a mission to fix banking! We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. We're a fully licensed UK bank with the culture and spirit of a fast-moving, disruptive tech company. We're a bank, but better: fairer, easier to use and designed to demystify money for everyone. We employ more than 3,000 people across our London, Southampton, Cardiff and Manchester offices. Our technologists are at the very heart of Starling and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that is all about building things, creating new stuff, and disruptive technology that keeps us on the cutting edge of fintech. We operate a flat structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be; innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. Help is never far away in our open culture; you will find support in your team and from across the business, we are in this together! The way to thrive and shine within Starling is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: from building things, designing, discovering, to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our purpose is underpinned by five Starling values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Starling - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. Our Engineering Environment Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be. We are looking for engineers at all levels to join the team. We value people being engaged and caring about customers, caring about the code they write and the contribution they make to Starling. People with a broad ability to apply themselves to a multitude of problems and challenges, who can work across teams do great things here at Starling, to continue changing banking for good. We're looking for passionate and driven engineers to join our Customer Identity & Fincrime team. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from experienced engineers, contribute to critical projects, and develop your skills in a rapidly evolving FinTech environment. You'll gain hands-on experience with Java, AWS, Postgres and other parts of our tech stack and have the chance to make a real impact on our security and customer experience. We're committed to your growth and will provide mentorship and support to help you reach your full potential. The main part of our Tech Stack is listed below; we don't ask that you have experience in all of this, but if you do, that's great! Java, which makes up the majority of our backend codebase AWS & GCP - we're cloud-native Microservice based architecture Kubernetes (EKS) TeamCity for CI / CD (lots of teams are releasing code 15-20 times per day!) Terraform and Grafana The team The Customer Identity & Fincrime division is at the forefront of understanding who our customers are and protecting them and the company from financial crime while ensuring a seamless and secure customer experience. We build and maintain critical systems that verify identities, protect accounts, detect fraud, and prevent money laundering. We work with cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced environment, offering a unique opportunity to learn and grow within the exciting world of FinTech. Our process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial phone call - 45 minutes Take home technical test Technical interview - 1.5 hours Final Interview - 40 minutes Benefits 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling Bank is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling Bank are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. By submitting your application, you agree that Starling Bank may collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we may process, where we may process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
With Q2 already underway, is now the right time to start looking for a new role? You would get the opportunity to work on a SaaS product that assist's investigators and analysts in efficiently collecting, analyzing, and visualising publicly available data to identify threats, combat crime, and mitigate risks within organisations. Their product enables users to conduct investigations up to 400% faster , allowing five days' work to be completed in one. This efficiency helps organizations save an average of 3 million per year by increasing investigation output. Are you a technical match? You will hit the ground running in this role is you have extensive experience delivering high performance web applications using TypeScript on the frontend. Reporting into an Engineering Manager, you will liaise directly with a team of engineers, product managers and UX designers on a weekly basis, helping to mentor and upskill the team, providing architectural guidance and contribute to CI/CD pipelines. Self-starters who are confident in their ability to work on software from PoC right through to productionisation will stound out in this process. TypeScript, CI/CD Hybrid (Cambridge) Up to 94k Can I share more?
May 13, 2025
Full time
With Q2 already underway, is now the right time to start looking for a new role? You would get the opportunity to work on a SaaS product that assist's investigators and analysts in efficiently collecting, analyzing, and visualising publicly available data to identify threats, combat crime, and mitigate risks within organisations. Their product enables users to conduct investigations up to 400% faster , allowing five days' work to be completed in one. This efficiency helps organizations save an average of 3 million per year by increasing investigation output. Are you a technical match? You will hit the ground running in this role is you have extensive experience delivering high performance web applications using TypeScript on the frontend. Reporting into an Engineering Manager, you will liaise directly with a team of engineers, product managers and UX designers on a weekly basis, helping to mentor and upskill the team, providing architectural guidance and contribute to CI/CD pipelines. Self-starters who are confident in their ability to work on software from PoC right through to productionisation will stound out in this process. TypeScript, CI/CD Hybrid (Cambridge) Up to 94k Can I share more?
One of my Public Sector SMEs are looking for a Network Consultant to come on board for an initial 6 months engagement. In this role you will sit as a key consultant where you will ideally have experience across: Land communication systems Writing change request Advising team - teaching and consulting from both a technical and military background. As such the ideal candidate will be from a military or army / defence background and hold active SC background. This role is Inside IR35 at 450- 550 a day with three days onsite a week. If you are interested please drop me a message with your updated CV and expected day rate to removed)
May 13, 2025
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One of my Public Sector SMEs are looking for a Network Consultant to come on board for an initial 6 months engagement. In this role you will sit as a key consultant where you will ideally have experience across: Land communication systems Writing change request Advising team - teaching and consulting from both a technical and military background. As such the ideal candidate will be from a military or army / defence background and hold active SC background. This role is Inside IR35 at 450- 550 a day with three days onsite a week. If you are interested please drop me a message with your updated CV and expected day rate to removed)
We are looking for an experienced M365 Solution Architect on a permanent basis to start ASAP. Please see responsibilities below: Support sales and project teams with technical advice and consultancy Participate in client meetings by leading on technical matters and collaborating with customer technology staff and/or suppliers Hands-on technical configuration and optimisation of Microsoft 365 services Evaluate on-premises and legacy infrastructure and prepare for migration to Microsoft 365 cloud Undertake technical GAP analysis, document findings, assess and recommend solutions Produce high quality technical documentation including diagrams and technical baselines Work within defined change management processes; raising change requests, defining detailed implementation and test plans and presenting changes at Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings Support project management in development of technical project plans Please apply now for immediate consideration.
May 13, 2025
Full time
We are looking for an experienced M365 Solution Architect on a permanent basis to start ASAP. Please see responsibilities below: Support sales and project teams with technical advice and consultancy Participate in client meetings by leading on technical matters and collaborating with customer technology staff and/or suppliers Hands-on technical configuration and optimisation of Microsoft 365 services Evaluate on-premises and legacy infrastructure and prepare for migration to Microsoft 365 cloud Undertake technical GAP analysis, document findings, assess and recommend solutions Produce high quality technical documentation including diagrams and technical baselines Work within defined change management processes; raising change requests, defining detailed implementation and test plans and presenting changes at Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings Support project management in development of technical project plans Please apply now for immediate consideration.
Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, Sky Q to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. The opportunity is for a Pre-Sales Architect to join our Enterprise and Mid Market Business, support and drive pre-sales activities both within this sector and across our wider B2B organisation. What you'll do : Customer Engagement: Actively engaging with customers and prospects to understand their needs, present Sky's solutions, and align them with customers' business strategies. Solution Design: Designing tailored solutions to meet customer requirements, supported by detailed technical documentation like diagrams and topology details. Technical Expertise: Demonstrating knowledge in networking architectures, protocols (e.g., SD-WAN, MPLS, VPN), WiFi standards, LAN, security frameworks (e.g., SASE, SSE), and voice services (e.g., VoIP). Support & Training: Providing technical support, responding to RFIs/RFPs, and training Account Managers and new starters. Collaboration: Working closely with internal teams to ensure accurate quoting and ordering, while sharing market insights and feedback. Continuous Learning: Keeping up-to-date with industry trends, vendor certifications, and collaborating with Product Management and Engineering teams. What you'll bring : You are a naturally collaborative, inquisitive, energetic, hands on, self-starter with a real passion for supporting customers on digital transformation journeys. You will have had experience in all or most of the following: Customer-Centric Engagement: Building strong relationships with customers and prospects by actively engaging with them to understand their needs and align Sky's offerings with their business goals. Solution Design & Documentation: Creating customised solutions tailored to customer requirements, supported by detailed technical diagrams and comprehensive documentation. Technical Expertise in RFIs/RFPs: Developing precise responses for RFIs/RFPs and ensuring accuracy in solution quoting and ordering processes. Training & Knowledge Sharing: Providing training and technical support to both Account Managers and new team members, fostering collaboration and skill enhancement. Industry Leadership: Acting as Sky's ambassador by participating in industry events and sharing market insights with internal teams to represent the company effectively. Continuous Professional Growth: Staying updated on industry trends, certifications, and product innovations, while collaborating with internal teams for ongoing development. Team overview : Sky Business Sky Business is the business-to-business division of Sky. No matter their size or sector, we keep businesses connected and customers entertained with our next generation network and unrivalled sports and entertainment. With an exciting, fast-paced environment, we're looking for exceptional people, who are restless to innovate and build the future, helping Sky Business and our customers to grow. And with the support of a truly trusting and collaborative team, you'll grow alongside our business. The Rewards: There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks . Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work: We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process. Inclusion: At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate . Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. A job you love to talk about. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
May 13, 2025
Full time
Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, Sky Q to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. The opportunity is for a Pre-Sales Architect to join our Enterprise and Mid Market Business, support and drive pre-sales activities both within this sector and across our wider B2B organisation. What you'll do : Customer Engagement: Actively engaging with customers and prospects to understand their needs, present Sky's solutions, and align them with customers' business strategies. Solution Design: Designing tailored solutions to meet customer requirements, supported by detailed technical documentation like diagrams and topology details. Technical Expertise: Demonstrating knowledge in networking architectures, protocols (e.g., SD-WAN, MPLS, VPN), WiFi standards, LAN, security frameworks (e.g., SASE, SSE), and voice services (e.g., VoIP). Support & Training: Providing technical support, responding to RFIs/RFPs, and training Account Managers and new starters. Collaboration: Working closely with internal teams to ensure accurate quoting and ordering, while sharing market insights and feedback. Continuous Learning: Keeping up-to-date with industry trends, vendor certifications, and collaborating with Product Management and Engineering teams. What you'll bring : You are a naturally collaborative, inquisitive, energetic, hands on, self-starter with a real passion for supporting customers on digital transformation journeys. You will have had experience in all or most of the following: Customer-Centric Engagement: Building strong relationships with customers and prospects by actively engaging with them to understand their needs and align Sky's offerings with their business goals. Solution Design & Documentation: Creating customised solutions tailored to customer requirements, supported by detailed technical diagrams and comprehensive documentation. Technical Expertise in RFIs/RFPs: Developing precise responses for RFIs/RFPs and ensuring accuracy in solution quoting and ordering processes. Training & Knowledge Sharing: Providing training and technical support to both Account Managers and new team members, fostering collaboration and skill enhancement. Industry Leadership: Acting as Sky's ambassador by participating in industry events and sharing market insights with internal teams to represent the company effectively. Continuous Professional Growth: Staying updated on industry trends, certifications, and product innovations, while collaborating with internal teams for ongoing development. Team overview : Sky Business Sky Business is the business-to-business division of Sky. No matter their size or sector, we keep businesses connected and customers entertained with our next generation network and unrivalled sports and entertainment. With an exciting, fast-paced environment, we're looking for exceptional people, who are restless to innovate and build the future, helping Sky Business and our customers to grow. And with the support of a truly trusting and collaborative team, you'll grow alongside our business. The Rewards: There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks . Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work: We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process. Inclusion: At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate . Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. A job you love to talk about. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
At Amazon, our vision is to be earth's most customer-centric company. In 2006, we launched Amazon Web Services, giving customers access to the same cloud technology we built to serve millions of shoppers on Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a secure cloud services platform, offering computing power, database storage, content delivery, and other functionality to help businesses scale and grow. Millions of businesses are using AWS cloud solutions to build sophisticated applications with increased flexibility, scalability and reliability. About AWS Diverse Experiences AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying. Why AWS? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Mentorship & Career Growth We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud. The Role An AWS Technical Account Manager is a trusted advisor and cloud operations architect for our Enterprise Support customers. As a trusted advisor you'll have a direct impact in helping our customers gain the most value from cloud technology. You'll craft and execute strategies to drive our customers' adoption and use of AWS services. This includes a range of products including EC2, S3, DynamoDB & RDS databases, Lambda, CloudFront CDN, IoT and many more. Our Technical Account Managers partner with some of the most iconic businesses in the country. These range from rising startups building their business from scratch through to large enterprises going through significant transformation. You'll provide advice on architecture, support strategy, project and launch planning as well as ongoing operational issues. Key job responsibilities You'll advise on solutions, provide technical guidance and advocate for the customer Ensure AWS environments remain operationally healthy whilst reducing cost and complexity Develop trusting relationships with customers, understanding their business needs and technical challenges Using your technical acumen and customer obsession, you'll drive technical discussions regarding incidents, trade-offs, and risk management Consult with a range of partners from developers through to C-suite executives Collaborate with AWS Solutions Architects, Business Developers, Professional Services Consultants, and Sales Account Managers With a bias for action, you'll proactively find opportunities for customers to gain additional value from AWS Provide detailed reviews of service events, monthly & quarterly metrics, detailed pre-launch planning Solve a variety of problems across different customers as they migrate their workloads to the cloud Uplift customer capabilities by running workshops, brown bag sessions, etc. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Experience in a similar role as a Technical Account Manager, Consultant, Solutions Architect, Platform Engineer, Systems Engineer, Cloud Architect etc. - Understand operational parameters and troubleshooting for a combination of the following: Compute, Storage, Networking, CDN, Databases, DevOps, Big Data and Analytics, Security, Applications Development - Internal enterprise or external customer-facing experience with the ability to clearly articulate to small and large audiences - Ability to juggle tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment - Customer obsessed PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Professional experience with cloud offerings such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform etc. - Programming or scripting skills with a combination of Java, Python Perl, Ruby, C#, and/or PHP a plus but not a requirement - Previous experience as a Software Engineer, Developer, DevOps Engineer etc. - Understanding of DevOps practices and tools including Continuous Integration / Deployment, Puppet, Docker, Kubernetes, Chef is a plus Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
May 13, 2025
Full time
At Amazon, our vision is to be earth's most customer-centric company. In 2006, we launched Amazon Web Services, giving customers access to the same cloud technology we built to serve millions of shoppers on Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a secure cloud services platform, offering computing power, database storage, content delivery, and other functionality to help businesses scale and grow. Millions of businesses are using AWS cloud solutions to build sophisticated applications with increased flexibility, scalability and reliability. About AWS Diverse Experiences AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying. Why AWS? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Mentorship & Career Growth We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud. The Role An AWS Technical Account Manager is a trusted advisor and cloud operations architect for our Enterprise Support customers. As a trusted advisor you'll have a direct impact in helping our customers gain the most value from cloud technology. You'll craft and execute strategies to drive our customers' adoption and use of AWS services. This includes a range of products including EC2, S3, DynamoDB & RDS databases, Lambda, CloudFront CDN, IoT and many more. Our Technical Account Managers partner with some of the most iconic businesses in the country. These range from rising startups building their business from scratch through to large enterprises going through significant transformation. You'll provide advice on architecture, support strategy, project and launch planning as well as ongoing operational issues. Key job responsibilities You'll advise on solutions, provide technical guidance and advocate for the customer Ensure AWS environments remain operationally healthy whilst reducing cost and complexity Develop trusting relationships with customers, understanding their business needs and technical challenges Using your technical acumen and customer obsession, you'll drive technical discussions regarding incidents, trade-offs, and risk management Consult with a range of partners from developers through to C-suite executives Collaborate with AWS Solutions Architects, Business Developers, Professional Services Consultants, and Sales Account Managers With a bias for action, you'll proactively find opportunities for customers to gain additional value from AWS Provide detailed reviews of service events, monthly & quarterly metrics, detailed pre-launch planning Solve a variety of problems across different customers as they migrate their workloads to the cloud Uplift customer capabilities by running workshops, brown bag sessions, etc. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Experience in a similar role as a Technical Account Manager, Consultant, Solutions Architect, Platform Engineer, Systems Engineer, Cloud Architect etc. - Understand operational parameters and troubleshooting for a combination of the following: Compute, Storage, Networking, CDN, Databases, DevOps, Big Data and Analytics, Security, Applications Development - Internal enterprise or external customer-facing experience with the ability to clearly articulate to small and large audiences - Ability to juggle tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment - Customer obsessed PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Professional experience with cloud offerings such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform etc. - Programming or scripting skills with a combination of Java, Python Perl, Ruby, C#, and/or PHP a plus but not a requirement - Previous experience as a Software Engineer, Developer, DevOps Engineer etc. - Understanding of DevOps practices and tools including Continuous Integration / Deployment, Puppet, Docker, Kubernetes, Chef is a plus Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Business Unit: Product & Channels Salary range: £72,800 to £91,000 - DOE Location: UK hybrid - with travel to one of our UK Virgin Money hubs when required Contract type : Permanent Our Team Our Products & Channels CIO mission is clear: combine engineering excellence, top-tier delivery practices, and outstanding service design to create superb products and services. We're on a journey to become the UK's best digital bank, focusing on digital customer journeys, engineering excellence, and empowering our people. The Product & Channels team leads client-facing apps and web services, including the migration to a single V-App. We're transforming to enhance collaboration, encourage curiosity, and streamline operations for exceptional customer experiences. With a purpose-driven approach, we're making money happier for our customers, ensuring better security, stability, and performance. We are also responsible to drive and transform our contact centre and stores (branch) application estate. What you'll be doing Reporting to the Engineering Lead, you'll be responsible for line managing a team of talented Engineers and provide direction for the capabilities being built by them. This includes recruitment activities, management of team financials and ensure delivery is done using approved tools and technologies. Build and maintain colleague desktop delivery roadmap working with the business stakeholders whilst also ensuring continued focus on Platform Health and stabilisation and building secure, resilient and observant platforms. Lead and drive end-to-end software delivery ensuring business expectations on delivery and code quality are met. Drive continuous improvements and improve ways of working including collaboration with relevant areas (e.g. Devops, Release Management, QA) to enable faster release and deployment cycles. Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management tasks for our relationship with Microsoft and maintaining strong relationships with Operations teams and our delivery partners Work with architecture team to design solutions that are secure, scalable and optimised for performance. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members including taking part in design and code reviews, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We need you to have Experience in a technical lead role, leading the delivery of large and complex projects and leading the team of engineers. Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience. Excellent hands-on technical skills to help the team and solve problems at hand. Extensive experience in designing, developing, and deploying solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform, including Dynamics 365 (Customer Service, Sales and Customer Insights), Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio/PVA and Power BI Experience with Azure cloud platform and cloud integration. Experience of working in an Agile environment and will champion ongoing improvements to ways of working. Strong Engineering skills but also a background to Solution/Architectural Design It's a bonus if you have but not essential Knowledge and experience of Azure Power Platform integrations and services such as Azure Application Insights, Azure Service Bus, Functions, Logic Apps and Synapse link. It would also be beneficial to have experience in Microsoft Digital Contact Centre Platform and Open AI. Microsoft certification: PL-600 (Power Platform Solution Architect), AZ-900 (Azure Fundamentals) Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more. Up to five extra paid well-being days per year . 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt. Market-leading pension. Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness. And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We're customer obsessed and work tirelessly to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and deliver on our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money.' Our customer centric culture means that we're able to do banking differently and by innovating and working together we can make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. Advert Close date is 21st May 2025.
May 13, 2025
Full time
Business Unit: Product & Channels Salary range: £72,800 to £91,000 - DOE Location: UK hybrid - with travel to one of our UK Virgin Money hubs when required Contract type : Permanent Our Team Our Products & Channels CIO mission is clear: combine engineering excellence, top-tier delivery practices, and outstanding service design to create superb products and services. We're on a journey to become the UK's best digital bank, focusing on digital customer journeys, engineering excellence, and empowering our people. The Product & Channels team leads client-facing apps and web services, including the migration to a single V-App. We're transforming to enhance collaboration, encourage curiosity, and streamline operations for exceptional customer experiences. With a purpose-driven approach, we're making money happier for our customers, ensuring better security, stability, and performance. We are also responsible to drive and transform our contact centre and stores (branch) application estate. What you'll be doing Reporting to the Engineering Lead, you'll be responsible for line managing a team of talented Engineers and provide direction for the capabilities being built by them. This includes recruitment activities, management of team financials and ensure delivery is done using approved tools and technologies. Build and maintain colleague desktop delivery roadmap working with the business stakeholders whilst also ensuring continued focus on Platform Health and stabilisation and building secure, resilient and observant platforms. Lead and drive end-to-end software delivery ensuring business expectations on delivery and code quality are met. Drive continuous improvements and improve ways of working including collaboration with relevant areas (e.g. Devops, Release Management, QA) to enable faster release and deployment cycles. Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management tasks for our relationship with Microsoft and maintaining strong relationships with Operations teams and our delivery partners Work with architecture team to design solutions that are secure, scalable and optimised for performance. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members including taking part in design and code reviews, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We need you to have Experience in a technical lead role, leading the delivery of large and complex projects and leading the team of engineers. Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience. Excellent hands-on technical skills to help the team and solve problems at hand. Extensive experience in designing, developing, and deploying solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform, including Dynamics 365 (Customer Service, Sales and Customer Insights), Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio/PVA and Power BI Experience with Azure cloud platform and cloud integration. Experience of working in an Agile environment and will champion ongoing improvements to ways of working. Strong Engineering skills but also a background to Solution/Architectural Design It's a bonus if you have but not essential Knowledge and experience of Azure Power Platform integrations and services such as Azure Application Insights, Azure Service Bus, Functions, Logic Apps and Synapse link. It would also be beneficial to have experience in Microsoft Digital Contact Centre Platform and Open AI. Microsoft certification: PL-600 (Power Platform Solution Architect), AZ-900 (Azure Fundamentals) Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more. Up to five extra paid well-being days per year . 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt. Market-leading pension. Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness. And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We're customer obsessed and work tirelessly to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and deliver on our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money.' Our customer centric culture means that we're able to do banking differently and by innovating and working together we can make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. Advert Close date is 21st May 2025.
We are seeking a highly capable Solution Architect to lead the design assurance and solution governance across a multi-vendor environment. You will be responsible for steering Systems Integrators (SIs) towards the right solutions, authoring and reviewing detailed technical documents, and ensuring project alignment across all service providers. This is a critical leadership role working closely with network providers, internal stakeholders, and service partners to deliver bespoke, robust solutions. Key Responsibilities: Lead and guide Systems Integrators (SIs) through solution development, ensuring alignment to business and technical goals. Write, review, and manage solution documentation, tracking design progress across multiple providers. Maintain control across three different vendors, ensuring adherence to solution principles and timelines. Oversee a bespoke network solution deliverable, ensuring technical and operational viability. Collaborate with internal teams to secure internal approvals for solution designs. Participate in design assurance and end-to-end solution design reviews. Foster collaboration between service partners and internal stakeholders to drive delivery excellence. Ideal Candidate Will Have: Strong knowledge of the Digital Services Platform (DSP). Expertise in Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes, and BizzDesign. Hands-on experience with Azure, Archie, Webservices, and Java. Proven background in solution design, E2E design, and design assurance practices. Skilled at documenting complex solutions and ensuring governance across multi-provider setups. Ability to manage, influence, and align multiple vendors towards a common architecture vision. Familiarity with regulatory compliance in networked and cloud environments. Experience with large-scale cloud-native architectures. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
May 13, 2025
Full time
We are seeking a highly capable Solution Architect to lead the design assurance and solution governance across a multi-vendor environment. You will be responsible for steering Systems Integrators (SIs) towards the right solutions, authoring and reviewing detailed technical documents, and ensuring project alignment across all service providers. This is a critical leadership role working closely with network providers, internal stakeholders, and service partners to deliver bespoke, robust solutions. Key Responsibilities: Lead and guide Systems Integrators (SIs) through solution development, ensuring alignment to business and technical goals. Write, review, and manage solution documentation, tracking design progress across multiple providers. Maintain control across three different vendors, ensuring adherence to solution principles and timelines. Oversee a bespoke network solution deliverable, ensuring technical and operational viability. Collaborate with internal teams to secure internal approvals for solution designs. Participate in design assurance and end-to-end solution design reviews. Foster collaboration between service partners and internal stakeholders to drive delivery excellence. Ideal Candidate Will Have: Strong knowledge of the Digital Services Platform (DSP). Expertise in Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes, and BizzDesign. Hands-on experience with Azure, Archie, Webservices, and Java. Proven background in solution design, E2E design, and design assurance practices. Skilled at documenting complex solutions and ensuring governance across multi-provider setups. Ability to manage, influence, and align multiple vendors towards a common architecture vision. Familiarity with regulatory compliance in networked and cloud environments. Experience with large-scale cloud-native architectures. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Farnborough, Hampshire
Architectural Technician (Luxury / Residential) 35,000 - 40,000 + Progression + Training + Enhanced Holidays + Early Finish On A Friday + Free On Site Parking Farnborough Are you a CAD technician with experience in architectural design looking to join a technical consultancy that delivers solutions, primarily to the luxury market, that offers training and progression? Are you experienced in SketchUp and Revit and looking to join a company that offers a healthy work life balance with an early Friday finish and enhanced holidays? This company was established over a decade ago and since then has expanded its operations from Hampshire to all over the South East. The company design for new builds, extensions and have a large market with luxury homes. In this role the suitable candidate will be expected to travel to client sites, to meet customers and understand design needs. You will be working on, sometimes, over 6 projects at once and will need to maintain an efficient desk to upkeep the quality standards of the business. If you are an architectural technician with experience designing luxury homes looking to join a reputable company that offers enhanced holidays and progression, apply today. The Role: 8:30 - 5:30 Monday - Thursday 8:30 - 3 Friday Travel to client sites when necessary to understand clients' needs and queries Work with a range of software's including AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup and Microsoft Office Keep an efficient desk as there could be 7 projects being worked on simultaneously Work cohesively in a team and methodically on your own depending on the varying projects The Person: Experience in architectural design Experience with Revit and SketchUp Full UK Driving License Job reference: BBBH19023a Key words: Architectural, Design, Technician, Luxury, Residential, Farnborough, Hampshire, Revit If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
May 13, 2025
Full time
Architectural Technician (Luxury / Residential) 35,000 - 40,000 + Progression + Training + Enhanced Holidays + Early Finish On A Friday + Free On Site Parking Farnborough Are you a CAD technician with experience in architectural design looking to join a technical consultancy that delivers solutions, primarily to the luxury market, that offers training and progression? Are you experienced in SketchUp and Revit and looking to join a company that offers a healthy work life balance with an early Friday finish and enhanced holidays? This company was established over a decade ago and since then has expanded its operations from Hampshire to all over the South East. The company design for new builds, extensions and have a large market with luxury homes. In this role the suitable candidate will be expected to travel to client sites, to meet customers and understand design needs. You will be working on, sometimes, over 6 projects at once and will need to maintain an efficient desk to upkeep the quality standards of the business. If you are an architectural technician with experience designing luxury homes looking to join a reputable company that offers enhanced holidays and progression, apply today. The Role: 8:30 - 5:30 Monday - Thursday 8:30 - 3 Friday Travel to client sites when necessary to understand clients' needs and queries Work with a range of software's including AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup and Microsoft Office Keep an efficient desk as there could be 7 projects being worked on simultaneously Work cohesively in a team and methodically on your own depending on the varying projects The Person: Experience in architectural design Experience with Revit and SketchUp Full UK Driving License Job reference: BBBH19023a Key words: Architectural, Design, Technician, Luxury, Residential, Farnborough, Hampshire, Revit If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
Mars Wrigley Confectionery UK (SLO, WAL, ISB &PAD)
Windsor, Berkshire
JobDescription: Weare seeking a highly skilled and visionary Director ofData Platforms and Architecture to lead the design,development, and governance of our enterprise-wide Snacking dataplatform ecosystem. This individual will be responsible for drivingplatform strategy, fostering innovation, and ensuring robust dataarchitecture that empower multiple products and capabilities topower business decisions, scalability, and operationalexcellence. As a strategic leader, the Directorof Data Platforms and Architecture will oversee the implementationand optimization of cutting-edge data technologies & solutions,establish best practices in data platforms and governance, andprovide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams. You willwork closely with stakeholders across business, IT, and analyticsteams to align data architecture with organizational goals,enabling seamless data acquisition and advanced analyticscapabilities. Whatwill be your keyresponsibilities? StrategicLeadership: Develop anddrive the long-term vision for enterprise data platforms andarchitecture, ensuring alignment with organizational goals andpriorities. Collaborate with C-level executivesand business leaders to identify opportunities for leveraging dataas a strategic asset. DataPlatform Oversight: Overseethe design, implementation, and maintenance of modern dataplatforms, including cloud-native solutions, data lakes, datawarehouses, and real-time processingsystems. Ensure scalability, reliability, andhigh availability of the data ecosystem to support growing businessneeds. ArchitectureDesign: Define and implemententerprise data architecture standards, including data modeling,integration, and API frameworks. Optimizeworkflows and pipelines to ensure efficient and secure dataingestion, processing, storage, andaccess. Foster a data-driven culture byensuring architecture supports self-service analytics and businessintelligencetools. DataGovernance &Security: Establish andenforce robust data governance practices, ensuring compliance withregulatory requirements and companypolicies. Partner with IT security teams toimplement secure-by-design data architectures that protectsensitive information and mitigaterisks. TeamManagement: Lead and mentora team of data architects, platform engineers, and data governanceprofessionals. Foster a culture of innovation,collaboration, and continuous learning within theteam. EmergingTechnologies: Stay abreastof emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends in dataplatforms, AI/ML, and big data. Proactivelyevaluate and recommend new technologies that enhance datacapabilities and drive businessinnovation. Cross-FunctionalCollaboration: Partner withIT, analytics, and business teams to identify data needs andtranslate them into actionable platformsolutions. Advocate for data democratization byenabling access to clean, high-quality data fordecision-making. Whatare we lookingfor? Bachelor's or Master'sdegree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering,or a related field. 10+ years of experience indata engineering, architecture, or platform management roles, with5+ years in leadership positions. Expertise inmodern data platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) and big datatechnologies (e.g., Spark, Kafka,Hadoop). Strong knowledge of data governanceframeworks, regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), and datasecurity best practices. Proven experience inenterprise-level architecture design andimplementation. Hands-on knowledge of databasesystems (SQL/NoSQL), ETL/ELT processes, and data modelingtechniques. Exceptional leadership,communication, and stakeholder managementskills. Ability to work in fast-paced, agileenvironments and balance long-term strategy with short-termexecution. PreferredQualifications: Certificationsin cloud platforms (AWS Certified Data Analytics, Azure DataEngineer, etc.). Experience with AI/MLtechnologies and data scienceplatforms. Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CDpipelines, and Infrastructure as Code(IaC). Whatcan you expect fromMars? Work with diverse andtalented Associates, all guided by the FivePrinciples. Join a purpose driven company,where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow,today. Best-in-class learning and developmentsupport from day one, including access to our in-house MarsUniversity. An industry competitive salary andbenefits package, including companybonus. Marsis an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants willreceive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationalorigin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any othercharacteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or anaccommodation during the application process because of adisability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased toprovide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as aresult of such a request.
May 13, 2025
Full time
JobDescription: Weare seeking a highly skilled and visionary Director ofData Platforms and Architecture to lead the design,development, and governance of our enterprise-wide Snacking dataplatform ecosystem. This individual will be responsible for drivingplatform strategy, fostering innovation, and ensuring robust dataarchitecture that empower multiple products and capabilities topower business decisions, scalability, and operationalexcellence. As a strategic leader, the Directorof Data Platforms and Architecture will oversee the implementationand optimization of cutting-edge data technologies & solutions,establish best practices in data platforms and governance, andprovide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams. You willwork closely with stakeholders across business, IT, and analyticsteams to align data architecture with organizational goals,enabling seamless data acquisition and advanced analyticscapabilities. Whatwill be your keyresponsibilities? StrategicLeadership: Develop anddrive the long-term vision for enterprise data platforms andarchitecture, ensuring alignment with organizational goals andpriorities. Collaborate with C-level executivesand business leaders to identify opportunities for leveraging dataas a strategic asset. DataPlatform Oversight: Overseethe design, implementation, and maintenance of modern dataplatforms, including cloud-native solutions, data lakes, datawarehouses, and real-time processingsystems. Ensure scalability, reliability, andhigh availability of the data ecosystem to support growing businessneeds. ArchitectureDesign: Define and implemententerprise data architecture standards, including data modeling,integration, and API frameworks. Optimizeworkflows and pipelines to ensure efficient and secure dataingestion, processing, storage, andaccess. Foster a data-driven culture byensuring architecture supports self-service analytics and businessintelligencetools. DataGovernance &Security: Establish andenforce robust data governance practices, ensuring compliance withregulatory requirements and companypolicies. Partner with IT security teams toimplement secure-by-design data architectures that protectsensitive information and mitigaterisks. TeamManagement: Lead and mentora team of data architects, platform engineers, and data governanceprofessionals. Foster a culture of innovation,collaboration, and continuous learning within theteam. EmergingTechnologies: Stay abreastof emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends in dataplatforms, AI/ML, and big data. Proactivelyevaluate and recommend new technologies that enhance datacapabilities and drive businessinnovation. Cross-FunctionalCollaboration: Partner withIT, analytics, and business teams to identify data needs andtranslate them into actionable platformsolutions. Advocate for data democratization byenabling access to clean, high-quality data fordecision-making. Whatare we lookingfor? Bachelor's or Master'sdegree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering,or a related field. 10+ years of experience indata engineering, architecture, or platform management roles, with5+ years in leadership positions. Expertise inmodern data platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) and big datatechnologies (e.g., Spark, Kafka,Hadoop). Strong knowledge of data governanceframeworks, regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), and datasecurity best practices. Proven experience inenterprise-level architecture design andimplementation. Hands-on knowledge of databasesystems (SQL/NoSQL), ETL/ELT processes, and data modelingtechniques. Exceptional leadership,communication, and stakeholder managementskills. Ability to work in fast-paced, agileenvironments and balance long-term strategy with short-termexecution. PreferredQualifications: Certificationsin cloud platforms (AWS Certified Data Analytics, Azure DataEngineer, etc.). Experience with AI/MLtechnologies and data scienceplatforms. Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CDpipelines, and Infrastructure as Code(IaC). Whatcan you expect fromMars? Work with diverse andtalented Associates, all guided by the FivePrinciples. Join a purpose driven company,where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow,today. Best-in-class learning and developmentsupport from day one, including access to our in-house MarsUniversity. An industry competitive salary andbenefits package, including companybonus. Marsis an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants willreceive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationalorigin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any othercharacteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or anaccommodation during the application process because of adisability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased toprovide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as aresult of such a request.
Business Unit: Product & Channels Salary range: £72,800 to £91,000 - DOE Location: UK hybrid - with travel to one of our UK Virgin Money hubs when required Contract type : Permanent Our Team Our Products & Channels CIO mission is clear: combine engineering excellence, top-tier delivery practices, and outstanding service design to create superb products and services. We're on a journey to become the UK's best digital bank, focusing on digital customer journeys, engineering excellence, and empowering our people. The Product & Channels team leads client-facing apps and web services, including the migration to a single V-App. We're transforming to enhance collaboration, encourage curiosity, and streamline operations for exceptional customer experiences. With a purpose-driven approach, we're making money happier for our customers, ensuring better security, stability, and performance. We are also responsible to drive and transform our contact centre and stores (branch) application estate. What you'll be doing Reporting to the Engineering Lead, you'll be responsible for line managing a team of talented Engineers and provide direction for the capabilities being built by them. This includes recruitment activities, management of team financials and ensure delivery is done using approved tools and technologies. Build and maintain Conversational ChatBot delivery roadmap working with the business stakeholders whilst also ensuring continued focus on Platform Health and stabilisation and building secure, resilient and observant platforms. Lead and drive end-to-end software delivery ensuring business expectations on delivery and code quality are met. Drive continuous improvements and improve ways of working including collaboration with relevant areas (e.g. Devops, Release Management, QA) to enable faster release and deployment cycles. Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management tasks for our relationship with Microsoft and maintaining strong relationships with Operations teams and our delivery partners Work with architecture team to design solutions that are secure, scalable and optimised for performance. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members including taking part in design and code reviews, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We need you to have Experience in a technical lead role, leading the delivery of large and complex projects and leading the team of engineers. Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience. Strong working knowledge of Azure Language Understanding (ALU) and Conversational Language Understanding (CLU) for building domain-specific, multi-turn dialog systems. Proficient in Copilot Studio (formerly Power Virtual Agents) to build low-code copilots that use Dataverse, Power Automate, and Azure Cognitive Services (e.g., LUIS, QnA Maker, Translator, Speech-to-Text). Extensive experience in Advanced Conversational AI & Copilot Integration Deep technical expertise in designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-grade conversational bots using Microsoft Bot Framework SDK, Azure Bot Services, and Azure OpenAI (GPT-4, embeddings). Experience of working in an Agile environment and will champion ongoing improvements to ways of working. Strong Engineering skills but also a background to Solution/Architectural Design It's a bonus if you have but not essential Microsoft certification: PL-600: Power Platform Solution Architect Microsoft certification: PL-200: Power Platform Functional Consultant Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more. Up to five extra paid well-being days per year . 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt. Market-leading pension. Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness. And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We're customer obsessed and work tirelessly to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and deliver on our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money.' Our customer centric culture means that we're able to do banking differently and by innovating and working together we can make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advert close date is 23 rd May 2025
May 13, 2025
Full time
Business Unit: Product & Channels Salary range: £72,800 to £91,000 - DOE Location: UK hybrid - with travel to one of our UK Virgin Money hubs when required Contract type : Permanent Our Team Our Products & Channels CIO mission is clear: combine engineering excellence, top-tier delivery practices, and outstanding service design to create superb products and services. We're on a journey to become the UK's best digital bank, focusing on digital customer journeys, engineering excellence, and empowering our people. The Product & Channels team leads client-facing apps and web services, including the migration to a single V-App. We're transforming to enhance collaboration, encourage curiosity, and streamline operations for exceptional customer experiences. With a purpose-driven approach, we're making money happier for our customers, ensuring better security, stability, and performance. We are also responsible to drive and transform our contact centre and stores (branch) application estate. What you'll be doing Reporting to the Engineering Lead, you'll be responsible for line managing a team of talented Engineers and provide direction for the capabilities being built by them. This includes recruitment activities, management of team financials and ensure delivery is done using approved tools and technologies. Build and maintain Conversational ChatBot delivery roadmap working with the business stakeholders whilst also ensuring continued focus on Platform Health and stabilisation and building secure, resilient and observant platforms. Lead and drive end-to-end software delivery ensuring business expectations on delivery and code quality are met. Drive continuous improvements and improve ways of working including collaboration with relevant areas (e.g. Devops, Release Management, QA) to enable faster release and deployment cycles. Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management tasks for our relationship with Microsoft and maintaining strong relationships with Operations teams and our delivery partners Work with architecture team to design solutions that are secure, scalable and optimised for performance. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members including taking part in design and code reviews, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We need you to have Experience in a technical lead role, leading the delivery of large and complex projects and leading the team of engineers. Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience. Strong working knowledge of Azure Language Understanding (ALU) and Conversational Language Understanding (CLU) for building domain-specific, multi-turn dialog systems. Proficient in Copilot Studio (formerly Power Virtual Agents) to build low-code copilots that use Dataverse, Power Automate, and Azure Cognitive Services (e.g., LUIS, QnA Maker, Translator, Speech-to-Text). Extensive experience in Advanced Conversational AI & Copilot Integration Deep technical expertise in designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-grade conversational bots using Microsoft Bot Framework SDK, Azure Bot Services, and Azure OpenAI (GPT-4, embeddings). Experience of working in an Agile environment and will champion ongoing improvements to ways of working. Strong Engineering skills but also a background to Solution/Architectural Design It's a bonus if you have but not essential Microsoft certification: PL-600: Power Platform Solution Architect Microsoft certification: PL-200: Power Platform Functional Consultant Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more. Up to five extra paid well-being days per year . 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt. Market-leading pension. Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness. And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We're customer obsessed and work tirelessly to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and deliver on our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money.' Our customer centric culture means that we're able to do banking differently and by innovating and working together we can make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advert close date is 23 rd May 2025
Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, Sky Q to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. The opportunity is for a Pre-Sales Architect to join our Enterprise and Mid Market Business, support and drive pre-sales activities both within this sector and across our wider B2B organisation. What you'll do : Customer Engagement: Actively engaging with customers and prospects to understand their needs, present Sky's solutions, and align them with customers' business strategies. Solution Design: Designing tailored solutions to meet customer requirements, supported by detailed technical documentation like diagrams and topology details. Technical Expertise: Demonstrating knowledge in networking architectures, protocols (e.g., SD-WAN, MPLS, VPN), WiFi standards, LAN, security frameworks (e.g., SASE, SSE), and voice services (e.g., VoIP). Support & Training: Providing technical support, responding to RFIs/RFPs, and training Account Managers and new starters. Collaboration: Working closely with internal teams to ensure accurate quoting and ordering, while sharing market insights and feedback. Continuous Learning: Keeping up-to-date with industry trends, vendor certifications, and collaborating with Product Management and Engineering teams. What you'll bring : You are a naturally collaborative, inquisitive, energetic, hands on, self-starter with a real passion for supporting customers on digital transformation journeys. You will have had experience in all or most of the following: Customer-Centric Engagement: Building strong relationships with customers and prospects by actively engaging with them to understand their needs and align Sky's offerings with their business goals. Solution Design & Documentation: Creating customised solutions tailored to customer requirements, supported by detailed technical diagrams and comprehensive documentation. Technical Expertise in RFIs/RFPs: Developing precise responses for RFIs/RFPs and ensuring accuracy in solution quoting and ordering processes. Training & Knowledge Sharing: Providing training and technical support to both Account Managers and new team members, fostering collaboration and skill enhancement. Industry Leadership: Acting as Sky's ambassador by participating in industry events and sharing market insights with internal teams to represent the company effectively. Continuous Professional Growth: Staying updated on industry trends, certifications, and product innovations, while collaborating with internal teams for ongoing development. Team overview : Sky Business Sky Business is the business-to-business division of Sky. No matter their size or sector, we keep businesses connected and customers entertained with our next generation network and unrivalled sports and entertainment. With an exciting, fast-paced environment, we're looking for exceptional people, who are restless to innovate and build the future, helping Sky Business and our customers to grow. And with the support of a truly trusting and collaborative team, you'll grow alongside our business. The Rewards: There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks . Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work: We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process. Inclusion: At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate . Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. A job you love to talk about. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
May 13, 2025
Full time
Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, Sky Q to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. The opportunity is for a Pre-Sales Architect to join our Enterprise and Mid Market Business, support and drive pre-sales activities both within this sector and across our wider B2B organisation. What you'll do : Customer Engagement: Actively engaging with customers and prospects to understand their needs, present Sky's solutions, and align them with customers' business strategies. Solution Design: Designing tailored solutions to meet customer requirements, supported by detailed technical documentation like diagrams and topology details. Technical Expertise: Demonstrating knowledge in networking architectures, protocols (e.g., SD-WAN, MPLS, VPN), WiFi standards, LAN, security frameworks (e.g., SASE, SSE), and voice services (e.g., VoIP). Support & Training: Providing technical support, responding to RFIs/RFPs, and training Account Managers and new starters. Collaboration: Working closely with internal teams to ensure accurate quoting and ordering, while sharing market insights and feedback. Continuous Learning: Keeping up-to-date with industry trends, vendor certifications, and collaborating with Product Management and Engineering teams. What you'll bring : You are a naturally collaborative, inquisitive, energetic, hands on, self-starter with a real passion for supporting customers on digital transformation journeys. You will have had experience in all or most of the following: Customer-Centric Engagement: Building strong relationships with customers and prospects by actively engaging with them to understand their needs and align Sky's offerings with their business goals. Solution Design & Documentation: Creating customised solutions tailored to customer requirements, supported by detailed technical diagrams and comprehensive documentation. Technical Expertise in RFIs/RFPs: Developing precise responses for RFIs/RFPs and ensuring accuracy in solution quoting and ordering processes. Training & Knowledge Sharing: Providing training and technical support to both Account Managers and new team members, fostering collaboration and skill enhancement. Industry Leadership: Acting as Sky's ambassador by participating in industry events and sharing market insights with internal teams to represent the company effectively. Continuous Professional Growth: Staying updated on industry trends, certifications, and product innovations, while collaborating with internal teams for ongoing development. Team overview : Sky Business Sky Business is the business-to-business division of Sky. No matter their size or sector, we keep businesses connected and customers entertained with our next generation network and unrivalled sports and entertainment. With an exciting, fast-paced environment, we're looking for exceptional people, who are restless to innovate and build the future, helping Sky Business and our customers to grow. And with the support of a truly trusting and collaborative team, you'll grow alongside our business. The Rewards: There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks . Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work: We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process. Inclusion: At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate . Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. A job you love to talk about. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
