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This is an exciting opportunity to join Dementia UK as a Solutions Architect, where you will play a vital role in designing and implementing technology solutions that directly support the charity's mission while effectively aligning with our strategic objectives. As a Solutions Architect, you will bring significant value by championing innovation across the organization. You will help identify, evaluate and introduce new and emerging technology which supports agile working and accelerates the organization's innovative efforts. By using data analytics to measure impact and return on investment you will advise on the applications of technologies that can deliver the most amount of value to the charity and practices that drive continuous improvement. Your expertise will guide the development and maintenance of software, data, and infrastructure architectures. Through your technical governance and oversight, you'll ensure that technology solutions are robust and compliant with best practices to ensure that appropriate technical resources are made available. In addition, you will lead on monitoring emerging technologies, conducting impact assessments, create roadmaps, and advise on strategic direction. Your insight into evolving technology landscapes will enable the organization to adapt and grow effectively. This position is informed by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, and the SFIAplus IT Skills Framework specifically in areas such as Solution Architecture (ARCH), Innovation Management (INOV) and Emerging Technology Monitoring (EMRG).

We're looking for a functional business consultant or CRM Process Specialist with luxury industry experience, someone who understands how luxury brands operate, can navigate complex people and process dynamics, and has strong business acumen, especially around tools like CRM and ERP systems (even as a user, not necessarily as a tech expert). Key Attributes & Skills: Luxury Brand Experience Deep understanding of the high-touch, customer-centric nature of luxury retail or services. Familiarity with luxury-specific operational challenges (e.g., personalization, clienteling, boutique-level service standards). Business Acumen Strong understanding of core business functions: sales, supply chain, customer service, retail operations. Able to map business needs to operational processes and tools. Comfortable analyzing performance, improving workflows, and aligning operations with brand strategy. Functional Consultant Mindset Doesn’t need to code or configure software, but understands how CRM or ERP systems are used day-to-day . Can gather requirements from users, understand pain points, and communicate effectively with technical teams. Likely experience with systems like Salesforce, Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or luxury-specific platforms (e.g., Cegid, Tulip, etc.). People & Process Insight Skilled at understanding how people work across departments (sales, marketing, customer service). Able to bridge silos and support change management. Strong interpersonal skills; trusted advisor or “translator” between business users and tech/implementation teams. Level of experience: 2-4 years

About Us Our client, is a creative agency with over 20 years of experience delivering exceptional work across healthcare, consumer, and B2B sectors. They pride ourselves on crafting unique, impactful solutions that connect brands with their audiences. Based in Holborn, London, their talented team of designers, animators, editors, and strategists work collaboratively to create meaningful results for their clients. They're now looking to bring our web development expertise in-house for the first time. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of development, working on a variety of projects across platforms like Drupal , Sitecore, and WordPress. Location: Holborn, London (1 days onsite, 4 days remote) Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per annum The role As the first in-house Web Developer, you'll be the go-to expert for all things CMS. You'll work closely with the design team, animators, and editors to maintain and enhance clients’ websites, ensuring they look stunning and function flawlessly. This role will focus on managing and improving existing sites, troubleshooting issues, implementing animations, and adapting to the needs of a diverse portfolio of clients. You'll also have the chance to work directly with clients on occasion, showing your expertise and building strong relationships. Key Responsibilities Manage, maintain, and update client websites built on CMS platforms such as Drupal , Sitecore , and WordPress . Troubleshooting and resolve technical issues efficiently. Implement and refine website animations, ensuring smooth functionality and engaging user experiences. Collaborate with our design team to ensure seamless integration of creative assets. Liaise with clients to understand their needs, provide updates, and deliver exceptional service. Optimize and adapt existing websites to meet client requirements, including multi-language functionality. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to bring fresh ideas to the table. About You We're looking for a proactive, all-rounder Web Developer who's comfortable wearing many hats. You'll be confident working independently, while also being a team player who thrives in a collaborative creative environment. Skills & Experience Strong experience with CMS platforms, particularly Drupal (essential) , WordPress and Sitecore. A solid understanding of front-end and back-end development. Experience with relevant programming languages (eg, PHP, JavaScript) and technologies underpinning CMS platforms. Proficiency in troubleshooting, debugging, and optimizing websites. Excellent communication skills, both technical and non-technical, with the ability to explain ideas clearly to clients and colleagues. Organized and detailed-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

We are partnering with a well-established organisation seeking a skilled PL/SQL Developer to join their dynamic IT team for a 6-month fixed-term contract . This role is crucial for the ongoing success and evolution of their core business systems. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the full software development lifecycle, with a particular emphasis on enhancing, maintaining, and upgrading existing critical applications built primarily on Oracle technologies. If you have a passion for optimising and improving established systems, this could be the perfect fit for you. The Role: As a PL/SQL Developer, you will be responsible for: Developing software solutions using and integrating appropriate technologies on new developments, enhancements, improvements, and upgrades to existing systems. Reviewing and maintaining current systems, presenting ideas for system improvements – for development, coding, testing, and configuration that meets customer requirements. Performing unit, integration, and sometimes manual testing of modules and applications. Preparing necessary documentation, workflow diagrams, and user guides. About You: The ideal candidate will possess: 3-5 years’ work experience and demonstrable skills in SQL, Oracle PL/SQL, Oracle Forms, and Oracle Reports. Experience in Unix/Linux operating systems and command-line tools. Experience with the full development lifecycle i.e. requirements capture, analysis, design, test, documentation, maintenance, and configuration management. Experience of using version and source control to protect, manage and share source code. Good interpersonal as well as verbal and written communication skills. The ability to work effectively both as part of a team and alone, showing meticulous attention to detail. Enthusiasm for constantly learning new skills, tools, and techniques. A commitment to keeping up-to-date with appropriate software engineering processes and methodologies used in industry. An understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues. An up-to-date understanding of Information Security practices, with the ability to attain and maintain competency in those as prescribed by internal policies. Behavioral Attributes: We are looking for someone who: Focuses on results, with a passion and enthusiasm for technology. Is a team player who must be able to work under pressure, with a positive approach to collaborative working and code sharing. To Apply: If you are a proactive and skilled PL/SQL Developer with a strong background in Oracle technologies and a desire to make a significant impact on critical business systems, please submit your CV for consideration.

Ripple Recruitment is proud to be working in partnership with a forward-thinking digital agency that's on the hunt for a talented WordPress Developer to join their expanding development team on an initial 6 month fixed term contract basis . This is a hybrid role , ideally following to someone who can switch to the office a few times a week - access to a car is essential . This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, design-led environment where your work will directly contribute to building high-performing, visually compelling websites and web applications. You'll work closely with designers and an experienced developer to bring digital concepts to life. Key Responsibilities: Build, customize and maintain bespoke WordPress themes and plugins. Translate design wireframes into responsive, cross-browser compatible websites. Write clean, scalable code using PHP, JavaScript, SCSS, and TypeScript. Optimizes database queries using SQL for performance and reliability. Support deployment processes and manage server configurations (AWS/Linux). Troubleshooting functional issues and implemented efficiently. Stay informed on the latest web technologies, best practices and tools. Essential Skills & Experience: Demonstrable experience developing with WordPress, including theme/plugin development. Strong grasp of responsive web design principles and front-end frameworks Confident using Visual Studio Code (or similar IDEs) for editing and debugging. Solid understanding of database interaction (MySQL/SQL). Exposure to cloud platforms, ideally AWS. Comfortable working in a Linux-based environment. Family with modern front-end tooling (SCSS, TypeScript). A proactive approach to solving problems and contributing ideas. Desirable (but not essential): Understanding of technical SEO. Ability to offer input on UI/UX design improvements. Working knowledge of Python. What's in it for you? Salary between £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience. Hybrid working model - office-based collaboration with flexibility to work from home. Relaxed and inclusive working culture. Company pension scheme. Free on-site parking. Schedule: Full-time Monday to Friday Important : This is a hybrid role. Candidates must be within reasonable switching distance and willing to work on-site several times per week.

A Day in the Life of a Full Stack Developer Imagine starting your day with a freshly brewed coffee and a team huddle that's buzzing with energy, ideas, and ambition. It's Monday, and as always, you're at the heart of innovation in our office. As a Full Stack Developer in our talented team, your role sees far beyond writing code - you're building the architecture that powers unforgettable digital experiences for users across the UK. You're part of a company leading the digital entertainment evolution. Here, your work has real impact. Every line of code you commit helps shape a platform that brings daily engagement, thrill, and value to thousands. You're involved in the full lifecycle of development - from idea to implementation - ensuring every feature is both robust and elegant. Why You'll Love This Role: You've been searching for a role where you can fully own your craft. Here, you'll work across the entire tech stack, from sleek front-end components to powerful back-end systems. You'll collaborate closely with designers, product leads, and other engineers to build features that don't just function - they impress. Key Responsibilities: Develop, maintain, and optimize scalable, high-performance web applications using Laravel and the wider PHP/LAMP stack. Implement intuitive, responsive front-end interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks. Architect and integrate APIs and services that power dynamic, data-driven features. Write clean, testable code and contribute to continuous deployment and CI/CD workflows. Work closed with cross-functional teams to understand user needs and turn them into elegant technical solutions. Participate in regular code reviews, stand-ups, and collaborative planning sessions to keep the team aligned and moving fast. What We're Looking For: A seasoned Full Stack Developer with solid commercial experience across both front-end and back-end disciplines. Proven expertise in Laravel and modern PHP development, with strong understanding of MVC architecture and RESTful APIs. Competent with front-end tech such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (and ideally frameworks like Vue.js or React). Familiarity with MySQL, version control (Git), and cloud platforms or deployment pipelines. A natural collaborator who enjoys problem-solving, learning new tools, and contributing to a supportive team environment. Additional Perks: Hybrid working - in the office every Monday plus two other days of your choice, giving you the right balance of focus and collaboration. 22 days holiday + bank holidays, with a generous benefits package that includes performance bonuses, share options, and access to our company-wide rewards scheme. Join Us: If you're ready to step into a role where your skills matter, your code makes a difference, and your input shapes the future - this is it. We're not just building products; we're building something people look forward to using every single day. Looking to do your best work yet? We're ready when you are.

The Opportunity The Head of Delivery Operations plays a vital leadership role within the Parliamentary Digital Service (PDS), working across Value Streams to drive consistency and best practice in our Delivery. Leading the lean Delivery Operations Hub, they are responsible for identifying and supporting the management of dependencies and risks across Value Streams, aggregating delivery plans, measuring and reporting on performance and finances, and implementing processes for capacity and resource management. They are also responsible for the organisation of our Quarterly Planning across PDS and implementing system-wide changes to agile ways of working. The Head of Delivery Operations will be a core member of the Digital Delivery leadership team, playing a significant role in leading and promoting greater delivery capability across the entire Digital Service. They will promote a positive work environment and proactively encourage diversity and inclusivity while ensuring effective succession planning and skills development. As The Head of Delivery Operations, you'll be responsible for: implementing, overseeing, and optimising the management of all processes required to run the Delivery team, including people, money, and planning. maintaining a healthy, supportive, and stimulating working environment in the Lean Delivery Operations Hub, with a culture and processes that support ongoing agility and enable efficient and effective delivery using appropriate methodologies. organising the execution of PDS Quarterly Planning, ensuring teams are prepared and that the days generate successful planning outcomes. generating a quarterly delivery plan for PDS that aggregates all of the work across the Value Streams in a meaningful, digestible format that can be internally published. ongoing input into the PDS Agile Operating Model, contributing to its continual measurement, review and optimisation. manage strategic commercial relationships with third party partners who work across the Value Streams, ensuring good practice adherence to supplier management and performance monitoring. manage high level dependencies across the Value Streams, wider PDS, and other associated delivery throughout Parliament. constantly seeking to improve efficiency and effectiveness across Digital Delivery, promoting a culture of measurement, transparency, and accountability within Value Streams. responsible for monitoring and reporting against Digital Deliverys budget. responsible for proactive identification and management of risks to delivery, implementing mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes work with Heads of Job Family to develop and continuously improve talent and capability strategies to future-proof the directorate, enabling the building of highly effective multi-disciplinary delivery product teams. What You Need If you're an inherently inclusive leader, who has experience leading large, diverse, matrix-managed teams, empowering and motivating people through inclusive, considered decision-making then we want to hear from you. You should also have: ability to set objectives and make decisions at the appropriate time, considering the needs of the situation, priorities, constraints, and the availability of necessary information, while understanding the needs of the internal or external customer and keeping them in mind when taking actions or making decisions. excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish positive working relationships and influence people at all levels within the organisation including a challenging customer base. ability to keep overall objectives and strategies in mind, and not be deflected by matters of detail, including a good understanding of the Parliamentary business context, the strategic challenges ahead and the use of technology and information within Parliament. excellent understanding of agile methodologies and experience in their use, as well as a very good understanding and experience of public sector procurement and management of third party supplier relationships. ability to effectively focus on the outcome. You can challenge and improve processes where it impacts the pace of the team and can identify what works best and when to use certain processes. You can understand that all steps in a process must add value. You can influence and make positive changes to the organisation. the ability to pass security clearance, backed by the right to work in the UK About The Team The Digital Delivery team is a new function in the Parliamentary Digital Service, bringing together the capabilities needed from across PDS to form lean, collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams that manage the full lifecycle of our products. Organised into Value Streams that align with Parliament's business capabilities, our work reflects the breadth of Parliament's impact. The teams formed around our products work with an agile mindset, embodying our vision of: Working with integrity to deliver high quality outcomes at pace. Doing our best work together, to empower a modern Parliament. About Us UK Parliament is steeped in history and tradition. It is an important part of UK life and we need to ensure as many people as possible can engage with its work. This is why we are at the start of a huge transformation programme powered by technology. The Parliamentary Digital Service (PDS) works with the House of Commons and the House of Lords with all their IT and digital needs. We are here to realise the digital ambitions of a modern Parliament and welcome you to join us in building a digital democracy. Our Package Please refer to our Candidate Information Pack for a full list of our benefits which include: up to 35 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays generous maternity pay policy up to 6 months full pay great pension scheme options (contributory and non-contributory) on-site subsidised gym, nursery, catering, post office, travel office and GP flexible options including hybrid working and family friendly policies How To Apply Please make sure you're clear on the requirements of the role. These can be found in the Job Description and Candidate Information Pack. You will need to upload a CV showing how you meet criterion listed on the Job Description. You will also need to demonstrate how you meet criterions 1,5 and 6 in the Criterion questions section of the application form. Our application process is anonymous, so please remove any personal information from your CV. Apply By: Interviews: An Assessment Centre will take place on Wednesday 6th August in Westminster. Please ensure you will be available to attend. The assessment will take approx. 4 hours (including breaks) and will involve a Test, Scenario and Interview with a Presentation. Format: Assessment + Panel Interview (On-Site) Our Culture For our people, we provide an amazing opportunity to bring their talents to an institution that sits right at the heart of society in the UK. We are helping to change UK Parliament and strengthen democracy. What matters here is your potential for growth and your commitment to playing your part in our ongoing success. We are passionate about providing an environment which promotes inclusion, diversity and equality. Regardless of your age, gender, ethnicity, beliefs or any of the other things that make you, you. We welcome applications from people who feel under-represented in the workforce. This includes those who may feel disadvantaged because of their socioeconomic circumstances.

Senior Data Engineer Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: £50,060 - £70,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. Clearance Level: You will need to obtain and maintain DV security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 10 years in order to apply for DV clearance. Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston. Let us introduce the role AWE is currently recruiting for a Senior Data Engineer for the IS Modernisation group. In this role you will be accountable for the development of digital twin platform products in line with relevant company policies, processes or external regulations, standards, codes of practice, and best practice. You will lead on analysis and programming support to the business in line with the business plan to protect, develop, and deliver the AWE mission. Utilising your problem-solving abilities, creativity, and technical skills to design and implement data-driven solutions that drive real impact in the world. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will be responsible for end-to-end execution of high-stakes projects, collaborating in small teams and taking ownership of project outcomes from inception to delivery. Your work may involve discussions on architecture, data wrangling, coding web applications, engaging with internal customers, and establishing team strategies. AWE is seeking to have an enduring internal capability to conduct strategic modelling and operational planning. You will take a key role in shaping and leading this fast-paced and newly formed team. Responsibilities: Work closely with internal and external customers to understand their greatest problems and design and implement data-driven solutions. Take ownership of high-stakes projects, leading end-to-end execution with small teams. Engage in and contribute to architectural discussions with fellow engineers and wider stakeholders to drive effective solutions. Analyse/Interrogate massive-scale data, ensuring its quality and usability. Develop custom applications to provide user-friendly interfaces for data access and analysis. Collaborate efficiently with both technical and non-technical individuals in a dynamic environment with evolving objectives and user iteration. Identify, investigate, evaluate, and implement improved ways of working. To make decisions and solve complex business problems. Champion data governance and data quality policies, implementing best practices to guarantee data accuracy and consistency across the organisation. Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to the wider team and community, creating a healthy culture of growth and innovation. What We Value: A highly analytical approach and a keen desire to solve technical problems using data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, front-end frameworks, and other technical tools. Experience or curiosity about working with and utilising large-scale data to tackle valuable business problems. Strong problem-solving abilities, creativity for innovative solutions, and a view on long-term strategy Ability to collaborate effectively in teams with individuals from both technical and non-technical backgrounds. Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with evolving objectives and a focus on iteration with users. Focus on customers, partners, and ability to build and sustain strong relationships Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: Strong Engineering background, preferably in fields such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, or Data Science. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar. Excellent communication, presentation, and organisation skills Demonstrable stakeholder engagement and management experience and the ability to engage with stakeholders at various levels Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Leadership and team management skills Hands-on experience with Foundry You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines. Some reasons we think you'll love it here: AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions. Next steps: Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don't meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application. Important things you need to know: We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes. We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process. Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process. #LI-AT