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Lead Applications Operations Engineer

Met Office
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£41,725-45,257
Exeter, England, United Kingdom

We're looking for an exceptional Lead Applications Operations Engineer to help us make a difference to our planet. As our Lead Applications Operations Engineer, the job may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in the office and part of the week from home. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and the location advertised will be your contractual place of work. Our opportunity is full time, 37 hours per week. Our people are at the heart of what we do and we'll do our best to agree a working pattern that works for everyone. World changing work From science to technology, from meteorology to management, and from planning to communication, our expertise helps us stand out as the authority on weather accuracy and climate prediction. We help individuals, industries and government to make better decisions to stay safe and thrive. This is the Met Office. This is who we are. We're a force for good - focusing on our environmental and social impact We're experts by nature - always learning and developing to do things better We live and breathe it - putting our purpose at the heart of decision-making We're better together - understanding partnerships and inclusivity make us greater We keep evolving - pushing boundaries to make tomorrow better for our customers Your world of expertise This is an exciting opportunity to step into a newly created post and make it your own. We are looking for someone with leadership and management skills that can empower a team to support SaaS products and services for our Directorate Stakeholders. You will form good working relationships with internal Stakeholders and Vendors of these services and put in a place a full lifecycle care package, including support, advice, continuous improvement, integration, adoption and governance. Your key duties Manage a Team of Application/EUC Engineers and Analysts to support our Business facing applications and provide a specialist SME advisory service for our suite of Microsoft & Power Platform Apps. To develop the team to optimise their performance and deliver great customer service. Manage and handle the investigation and resolution of incidents, issues and advisory requests that occur and be proactive in achieving excellent user outcomes. Initiate and monitor actions to investigate patterns and trends to resolve problems, consult specialists where required, determine the appropriate remedy, and assist with its implementation where applicable. Manage relationships with Vendors, Business Owners and IT colleagues to assure the ROI and effectiveness of the SaaS products supported. Assist with the negotiation of licensing requirements. Adhere to Service Management principles. Manage your SaaS lifecycles by building a collaborative evaluation process to identify performance information, adoption and plan for updates and renewals. Demonstrate knowledge of the lifecycle/capability elements of ITIL. Foster a culture of effective communication approaches and collaboration with your stakeholders and colleagues across Technology and be adept at interacting at all levels. Why join us Our work is life-changing, often life-saving and always life-enhancing. The Met Office is Great Place to Work UK certified. We are also featured on their 'Best Workplaces in Tech' 2023 and 2024 lists, as well as their '54 Best Workplaces for Women' 2023 list. As our Lead Applications Operations Engineer, your total reward package will be up to £63,719 annually, which includes: £41,725 base pay An outstanding Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 27% Recruitment Retention Allowance (RRA) you will be paid £5,300 per annum as a market supplement to reflect the demand for your skills. Whilst in post, you will be paid this market driven allowance from April 2024 until September 2025 in your monthly pay Annual Leave starting at 27.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 32.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) after 5 years and option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year of annual leave Essential Criteria, skills and experience: Experience of managing a multi-skilled and agile team, demonstrating how it is developed and well maintained. (We're better together) Demonstrable experience and breadth of understanding of supporting and advising on SaaS Business Applications in Technology. Demonstrate accomplished troubleshooting and problem fixing skills. (We're experts by nature) Show experience and capability in managing relationships with Vendors and Met Office Stakeholders. Providing evidence of real world situations resolving live issues. (We keep evolving) Excellent communication and documentation skills, showing planning, evaluation, and governance of best practices for SaaS usage and adoption. Demonstrate knowledge of the lifecycle/capability elements of ITIL and how to apply this to the services supported by your team. Specifically in the areas of continuous improvement for SaaS products. Desirable Criteria: We encourage you to apply if you believe you meet our essential criteria, but we're also keen to discover if you have: Experience working with SaaS products ie: HR Systems, Dynamics 365 CRM & F&O, Microsoft suite of applications. Experience of Microsoft Power Platform suite How to apply If you share our values, we'd love to hear from you! Click apply to begin your application. Please complete your career history and provide evidence against each of the essential criteria in the supporting statement questionnaire. We recommend candidates use the CARL method (Context, Action, Result and Learning) for presenting evidence of experience and skills. Closing date 05/01/2025 at 23:59 with first stage interviews commencing from 20/01/2025. You will hear from us once the closing date has passed. How we can help If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact us at . If you're considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch. You can request adjustments either within your application or by contacting us. Should you be offered an interview, please be aware there may be a selection exercise which could include a presentation, written test or a scenario-based activity. You can select in your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme. To be invited to interview/assessment under this scheme, your application must meet the essential criteria for the role. We understand that great minds don't always think alike and as an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from those with all protected characteristics. We recruit on merit, fairness, and open competition in line with the Civil Service Code. We can only accept applications from those eligible to live and work in the UK - please refer to GOV.UK for information. We require Security clearance, for which you need to have resided in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years to be eligible. You will need to achieve full security clearance within your first 6 months with us.

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Quality Assurance Auditor

BAE Systems
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Isle of Anglesey, United Kingdom

Job title: Quality Assurance Auditor Location: RAF Valley - Onsite only Salary: £37,548+ (dependent on skills and experience) What you'll be doing: Provide support to BAE Systems Quality Assurance Manager - Hawk-UK and Assurance Quality Team Lead Work to and support the implementation of the Quality Management System as required by BAE Systems AMCs, MAA Regulatory Article and Publications and ISO EN9100 Rev D Standards Foster and promote a culture of continuous improvement, implement best practice initiatives and business improvements Liaise with customers and other contractors as necessary providing advice and guidance on Assurance queries as required Monitor and propose amendments to AMCs to ensure they satisfy appropriate regulatory and Company requirements Assist the team with customer complaints and corrective actions including, but not restricted to, Quality Occurrence Reports and Corrective Action Reports Ensure that all audit reports and findings are completed and distributed within set timescales and any subsequent actions are tracked and hastened to meet set targets Monitor the system tool sets used for audits (internal and external) and out of audit findings and maintain action progression within set timescales Carry out administrative duties in relation to the Quality Management System e.g. Filing electronic documents, reporting, meetings, etc Your skills and experiences: Essential: Demonstrable experience of working within an aviation environment and a sound knowledge of Quality Management and Aviation Safety Management Systems Have a broad base QA experience of working with MoD, public or private commercial organisations Knowledge of MAOS, MRP Part 145, Part M, ISO EN9100 Rev D and MAA Regulations Desirable: Qualified Auditor, ideally ISO 9001:2018 Lead Auditor is desirable Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. Quality Assurance team: As a Quality Assurance Auditor, you will work as part of the combined BAE Systems/Babcock Hawk Assurance Team based at RAF Valley, answerable to the BAE Systems Quality Assurance Manager - Hawk-UK and Assurance Quality Team Lead. You will be required to conduct audits to assurance compliance within areas under the BAE Systems HISS Contract, produce audit reports and findings in accordance with BAE Systems Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC), MAA Regulatory Articles and Publications, and ISO EN9100 Rev D standards Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation. Closing Date: 19th December 2024 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Principal Engineer - Systems Engineering

BAE Systems
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Coventry, England, United Kingdom

Job Title: Principal Engineer - Systems Engineering (Model Based Architect) Location: Coventry. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Negotiable dependent on experience What you'll be doing: Design and maintain requirements, architectures, and system designs for complex technical systems Generate SysML views to capture interactions between complex systems within the Submarine Support with the full utilisation and development of model-based systems engineering artifacts across a portfolio of products Expand, elaborate, and own key system design elements and associated systems engineering products that drive customer success Work with cross-functional teams to define system functions, requirements and design elements to ensure optimal performance in constrained technical environments Decompose complex designs into understandable components for further elaboration and development Support the execution of the full project lifecycle, from planning, through implementation, to operational readiness Your skills and experiences: Hold a Degree or equivalent within a STEM field Have a strong familiarisation of SysML You will need to have experience of using Model Based System Engineering toolsets such as Enterprise Architect Have a firm understanding of Systems Engineering and Systems thinking Familiarity with the Engineering System Lifecycle and its related process (specifically processes mentioned ISO/IEC 15288) Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The team: By joining the team, you will have a great opportunity to work collaboratively on a model-based systems engineering approach for the first time on a submarine platform. You will play a key part in how we bring various complex systems together to support whole boat operations. You will be involved in one of the biggest and most expensive programmes within the United Kingdom and have fantastic room for career growth and progression within the role. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. To support our ongoing need to recruit the best engineering talent, BAE Systems Submarines is delighted to shortly be opening a brand new office in Coventry. BAE Systems Submarines is experiencing a period of significant growth and we are now actively recruiting a variety of roles and specialisms to support our ongoing submarines programs which is critical to delivering our national endeavour. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 3rd January 2024 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Principal Capability Engineer

BAE Systems
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Barrow-in-Furness, England, United Kingdom

Job title: Principal Capability Management Engineer (Product Safety) Location: Barrow, Filton, Frimley, Brough, Portsmouth, Weymouth, or Manchester. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Negotiable depending on experience What you'll be doing: Working with specialist Product Safety engineering teams, engaged in the design and manufacture of the Astute/Dreadnought and SSNA class of submarines to develop resource solutions, SQEP assessments and training and development intervention requirements Regularly engaging with stakeholders within the Product Safety and other Engineering Domains Providing regular updates on status of Product Safety capabilities across the Astute/Dreadnought and SSNA programmes Gathering information from specialist engineering teams to identify areas of strategic and tactical risk Production of Capability Management plans to ensure engineering capability is sustained, developed and managed in line with programme requirements Developing own Capability Management and/or Product Safety skills/knowledge with individual training programmes Your skills and experiences: Essential: STEM Degree or equivalent experience within (i.e. Safety or Environmental field / Capability Management) Chartered status or evidence of working towards Chartership Strong stakeholder management skills and experience Desirable: Experience working within a large engineering company Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Capability Engineering team: You will work within a specialist engineering team to develop and sustain the capability of the Product Safety domain. This role can also lead to future career progression opportunities within the wider Capability Management function and strategic leaders within our Submarines business. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation. Closing Date: 3rd January 2024 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-CB1 #LI-Hybrid

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Fullstack with C# Dot net HTML Web Software Developer

Nexus Jobs Limited
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£50k-70k
England, United Kingdom

Fullstack with C# Dot net HTML Web Software Developer Our Client is leader in the development of software for the financial sector. We are looking for a creative, detail-orientated Web Developer to join our Web Development team. You must have at least 5 years experience of working as a Fullstack Web Software Developer with C# Dot Net HTML and CSS. Within the Web Development team, you will have the opportunity to enjoy working with a range of web technology across the full stack. Our client base is growing and as part of this growth we are looking to improve and enhance our web-oriented product offerings. We are looking to recruit highly motivated and creative web developers who can be instrumental in delivering an ambitious digital roadmap. Previous Experience/Education: Web Developers don't always need industry-specific work experience, but they must be able to demonstrate their web coding capability in organisations of a similar size and complexity. Ideally, we are looking for Web Developers with five plus years work experience. Additionally, candidates should be experienced in debugging and profiling applications associated with developing, testing and deploying web applications. It is preferable for Web Developers to hold a degree in Computer Science or a related field. Successful Web Developers should have sound knowledge and experience in different programming applications. C#, AXX XX XX XX XX/Core, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, MVC and JSON are required core skills. Role Function: Candidates should be able to demonstrate strong ability to work independently and as part of a team building websites from the ground up in C#, MVC, AXX XX XX XX XX and AXX XX XX XX XX core. The successful candidate should have a good command of C#, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSON & Bootstrap. Exposure to any UI binding framework such as VXX XX XX XX XX, AngularJS, React, and Knockout would be beneficial. Additionally, the candidate should be comfortable using IIS. Full understanding of the MVC pattern, REST APIs and XX XX XX XX XX controllers are a must. Web developers should be aware of security vulnerabilities, such as those identified in OWASP, and their code should mitigate these threats. Knowledge Required: Web Developers need experience in the design, creation and maintenance of websites across multiple platforms as follows: • Writing efficient code using best practice for software development • Creating websites using different languages such as HTML and CSS • Working with Programmers and Web Designers to create a website that matches the visual design intent • Communicating with business colleagues to gather and refine requirements and specifications for content development within agreed-upon timelines • Researching a variety of software programs • Creating and maintaining the documentation for software used • Improving and enhancing websites after they have been created Skills Required: A successful Web Developer candidate will have various prerequisite skills/qualifications needed for duties such as a Degree in Computer Science or related field). Some skills include, but are not limited to, the following: • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain close working relationships with business stakeholders and other technologists • A pro-active approach with a keen attention to detail • Proactive with a keen desire to take ownership of projects • Functional knowledge and coding experience • Basic knowledge of search engine optimisation (SEO) • The ability to multitask within the budgets and time constraints set by the company • Strong communication and problem-solving skills • An understanding of development approaches and methods • Knowledge of mobile applications, computer operating systems and web browsers • Strong analytical skills The Client provides highly configurable enterprise software solutions to leading companies within the insurance sector. Working with our Client you will become part of a close-knit team dedicated to providing tools to improve our clients' businesses. Currently 3 days WFH and 2 days in the office (Mondays & Wednesdays). The position will be based close to Basildon in Essex. The salary for this role will be in the range £50K - £70K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

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Fabricator

BAE Systems
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£37,318
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Job title: Fabricator - Plater Location: Glasgow - Govan and Scotstoun - Based on site and must be able to attend a recruitment day in Glasgow. Salary: £37,318.00 (additional shift allowance of 33% may be applicable) Requirements: Trade Papers to be provided when submitting application What you'll be doing: Interpreting engineering drawings Marking - off materials Plate perpetration, using different methods (Oxy - fuel gas cutting & Hand Grinding) Assembling of ships structures, shell, decks, bulkheads, frames, & longitudinals Fit, fair and tack weld steelwork using fairing aids Fabrication of ship items - seats, ladders, false flooring & panels Outfitting Ships items, fitting of hatches, watertight doors, equipment seats & false flooring Forming Material using machine tools - Rolling, Flanging & Cutting Machines (guillotine, cropper mechanical saw) Preparing ship for float-off & ship sea trials Your skills and experiences: Modern Apprenticeship certificate also known as Trade Papers (you will be required to provide papers) and minimum SVQ 3 or equivalent Current knowledge and experience in Fabrication Understanding of manufacturing processes Clear understanding of SHE and Risk Assessment Comfortable working in confined spaces and/or at height Safety certification i.e. SHE Induction, Risk Assessment, working at height etc. Background in a major construction / manufacturing environment Please ensure you have attached a copy of your qualifications when submitting your application. Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Fabricator team: In the Fabricator team, we're doing work that impacts the world. To ensure the delivery of vital security products and services, our team works a variety of shifts. This includes day, back, night and weekend shifts. This is an opportunity to operate in a new innovative and competitive environment where you can be flexible about how you work and what you work on. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

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Sheet Metal Worker

BAE Systems
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£37,318
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Job title: Sheet Metal Worker Location: Glasgow - Govan and Scotstoun - Based on site and must be able to attend a recruitment day in Glasgow. Salary: £37,318.00 (additional shift allowance of 33% may be applicable) Requirements: Trade Papers to be provided when submitting application What you'll be doing: Manufacturing and installing ventilation and furniture Working to engineering standards, striving for quality first time Using a range of hand tools Hand skills required for manufacturing and installation purposes Understanding of manufacturing and installation drawing Your skills and experiences: Modern Apprenticeship certificate also known as Trade Papers (you will be required to provide papers) Clear understanding of SHE, COSHH risks awareness and manufacturing processes Comfortable working in confined spaces and/or at height Safety certification i.e. SHE Induction, COSHH awareness, working at height etc Background in a major construction / manufacturing environment Please ensure you have attached a copy of your qualifications when submitting your application. Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Sheet Metal Workers team: In the Sheet Metal Workers team, we're doing work that impacts the world. To ensure the delivery of vital security products and services, our team works a variety of shifts. This includes day, back, night and weekend shifts. This is an opportunity to operate in a new innovative and competitive environment where you can be flexible about how you work and what you work on. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation. Closing Date: November 2024 - Trades Test will be held in November 2024 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Information Security Analyst

Vitality
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Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom

About The Role Team - Information Security - Risk and Governance Working Pattern - Hybrid - 2 days per week in the Vitality Bournemouth Office. Full time, 35 hours per week. We are happy to discuss flexible working! Top 3 skills needed for this role: A keen learner. Experience working in a Cyber Security role. Good verbal and written communication skills. What this role is all about: As an Information Security Analyst, you will form part of an expanding information security team. You will be responsible for ensuring that information assets are adequately protected and that appropriate controls and mitigating actions are in place to manage identified information security risks. You will protect Vitality and its member's data; work with stakeholders to ensure appropriate controls are in place. Key Actions Provide professional advice and consultancy to Vitality business areas on Information Security best practice. Assist in the development, maintenance and improvement of the Information Security Management System (ISMS), so that certification to ISO27001 is maintained. Undertake internal audits based on ISO27001 requirements. Identify and assess information security risks and define appropriate mitigating controls. Carry out risk assessments as required of business processes and systems and projects. Mature the Data Loss Prevention and Access Management capabilities within Vitality. Contribute to the continuous improvement of Vitality's Information Security posture. Engagement with project managers to ensure risks are identified and are being addressed through the SDLC. Define, implement and maintain information security policies, standards, procedures and processes. Undertake security due diligence on third party suppliers including site visits as required. Contribute to the development of information security training and awareness activities. Support audit efforts related to information security. Participate in the management of information security incidents. What do you need to thrive? A professional certification such as CISSP/CISA/CRISC or the wiliness to undertake self-study to achieve one. Experience working in an Information Security role. Excellent understanding of Information Security principles, data protection and regulatory compliance. Problem definition and solution identification. Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to articulate technical knowledge to non-technical audience. Experience in performing risk assessments and business impact analysis. Experience of working with projects throughout the SDLC. Experience of developing and implementing information security policies and procedures. Knowledge and experience of ISO27001/2, PCI DSS and other industry frameworks. Ability to conduct internal audits and write associated audit reports. Appropriate level of technical knowledge. Experience of information security monitoring tools (e.g. Mail Marshal / Websense / McAfee / Splunk etc). Sound understanding of security standards, data protection and regulatory compliance (e.g. Financial Conduct Authority and Information Commissioners Office). So, what's in it for you? Bonus Schemes - A bonus that regularly rewards you for your performance A pension of up to 12%- We will match your contributions up to 6% of your salary Our award-winning Vitality health insurance - With its own set of rewards and benefits Life Assurance - Four times annual salary These are just some of the many perks that we offer! To view the extensive range of benefits we offer, please visit our careers page. Fantastic Benefits. Exciting rewards. Great career opportunities! If you are successful in your application and join us at Vitality, this is our promise to you, w e will: Help you to be the healthiest you've ever been. Create an environment that embraces you as you are and enables you to be your best self. Give you flexibility on how, where and when you work. Help you advance your career by playing you to your strengths. Give you a voice to help our business grow and make Vitality a great place to be. Give you the space to try, fail and learn. Provide a healthy balance of challenge and support. Recognise and reward you with a competitive salary and amazing benefits. Be there for you when you need us. Provide opportunities for you to be a force for good in society. We commit to all these things because we want you to feel that you belong, and are supported to be happy and healthy. About The Company We're really excited to announce that we have recently been awarded "Top 10 Best Places To Work" in The Sunday Times Awards 2024! Vitality is a multi-award-winning UK insurance brand, here to make the world a healthier, happier place. We've been a purpose and values-driven business from day 1- long before it became fashionable. Our core purpose is to make people healthier and enhance protect their lives. Vitality pioneered shared-value insurance. Diversity & Inclusion We're committed to diversity and inclusion because it's good for our employees, for our business, and for society. To learn more please visit our Careers page. Vitality's approach to sustainability Vitality is a business that drives positive change. We reward people for making and sustaining healthier choices. But healthy people also need a healthy environment. To learn more please visit our Careers page. If we are fortunate in receiving a high volume of quality applications we may need to close this vacancy early.

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The UK IT Job Market

The UK IT market has some unique characteristics compared to other job sectors. It is constantly evolving alongside the rapid development of new technologies and programming languages.

The market is also significantly impacted by changes in work patterns and broader societal shifts, such as the emergence of previously unknown roles like "psydesigner" or "ethicist" linked to the rise of artificial intelligence and machine learning.

A Growing Sector

According to the Opteamis barometer on IT market trends, this industry is experiencing consistent growth at a rate well above the national average.

It is also one of the few sectors where demand often exceeds supply. Some professions face a real talent shortage, particularly in areas like:

  • AI
  • Data science
  • Cybersecurity
  • Platforms and tools like JIRA and GIT, which are regularly in the top 5 most demanded technologies

When it comes to sought-after skills, software design and development remain the most in-demand, significantly outpacing cloud computing and infrastructure. Roles in IT management and project management, while still in high demand, are relatively less so.

IT Market Trends for Employees

To stay up-to-date on the latest job trends in the UK IT market, feel free to consult our IT barometer.

There you'll find the skills and profiles most sought after by recruiters, as well as relevant job opportunities.

IT Market Trends for Freelancers

For IT freelancers, the high demand and talent shortage is driving an increase in daily rates. However, significant disparities persist depending on:

  • the provider's profile and skills
  • their region
  • their experience
  • their working conditions (number of intermediaries, remote work, etc.).

Additionally, there is no official rate schedule for daily rates in IT. Each freelancer must calculate their own rate based on their expenses, status, and desired profit margin.

To help you calculate your own daily rate, you can consult our database of IT expert rates. The presented rates are calculated from the contributions of independent IT professionals who are members of the Freelance-info community. You can sort them by your specialty and region.

Key Players in the IT Market

The IT market involves a variety of players, including end clients, recruitment agencies, and IT services/digital services companies (known as SSIIs or ESNs).

IT Services Companies (SSIIs/ESNs)

The acronym ESN replaced SSII after 2013, but they are essentially the same structures. These companies offer their clients digital services, including:

  • website and software creation
  • production, maintenance, and evolution of these sites and software
  • IT infrastructure management
  • consulting
  • security, network audits, etc.

ESNs can specialise in a specific sector (banking, insurance, etc.). They generally sign contracts for several months or years with their clients and commit to providing their IT skills and resources mainly through their employees and collaborators.

IT professionals can thus be hired on permanent contracts (CDI), fixed-term contracts (CDD), or freelance contracts by the ESN. After interviews and tests, the ESN will assign you a job with one of their end clients. Equally, end clients can request that you go through the ESN they are accustomed to working with.

IT Recruitment Agencies

The recruitment agency is another intermediary between companies and IT employees or freelancers.

However, unlike ESNs, these agencies hire you directly by one of their end clients.

Recruitment agencies also have an advisory role and can help you integrate into a network of companies and benefit from several internal job opportunities.

In return, they take a percentage of the employee's annual gross salary or the freelancer's turnover.

Recruitment Platforms

Recruitment platforms or portals allow companies looking for employees or freelancers to browse candidates' profiles and CVs.

For example, our platform reserved for IT recruiters: Turnover-it.com brings together the CV databases of our two historical sites for IT opportunities and jobs: Freelance-info and Carriere-info.

Companies can post their offers and disseminate their intercontracts in our CV database to obtain profiles of IT and IS specialists suited to their needs.

As a candidate, you can browse the list of recruiting companies and be directly redirected to corresponding offers by visiting our IT recruiters directory.

End Clients

End clients include all companies and organisations looking to hire an IT employee or contractor. They can go through one of the intermediaries mentioned above or proceed with direct recruitment.

If you want to work as a freelancer without intermediaries, you will need to create a legal structure (micro-enterprise, SASU, EURL, etc.) to establish a service contract. You can also use a contracting company to work independently while retaining the benefits of an employment contract and outsourcing the management of contracts and billing to the contracting company.

Discover UK IT Jobs

The acronym IT represents the vast field of Information Technology.

While software development is at the heart of the digital sector, it relies on and interacts with many other skills and professions.

IT jobs are constantly evolving, driven by a market in perpetual growth and change. The increasing digitalization of businesses and work methods, the rise of AI, IoT (Internet of Things), and the exponential growth of cybersecurity are leading to the creation of new roles and professions.

To help you get a clearer picture, here are some of the most in-demand positions in the IT field. Design and Development Jobs

IT Developer

The developer position is probably the first that comes to mind when thinking about IT jobs.

Software Developers are professionals in algorithms and programming languages. However, their role is not limited to just writing code for applications and software.

Developers must be able to design and understand a specification document detailing the technical specifics of a project. For this, they can participate early in gathering user needs.

During and after development, they are also responsible for testing and deploying their application and ensuring its maintenance.

Developers generally specialise in a technology, language, or specific part of development, for example:

  • The back-end developer, who manages all the "invisible" parts of development, such as database connection and management
  • The front-end developer, who focuses more on the user interface, integrating designs from the web designer
  • The full-stack developer, who combines both back-end and front-end development functions
  • The DevOps, which is first a programming approach but also a role combining developer and system administrator tasks

Database Administrator (DBA)

A DBA is responsible for the creation, maintenance, security, and optimization of an organisation’s databases.

They manage access rights to the databases, establish standards and best practices, and can provide support to development teams by:

  • Creating data sets for testing
  • Advising developers on techniques to optimize performance
  • Participating in database modeling
  • Validating database schema changes

Project Management Jobs

IT Project Manager

Sometimes called an integrator project manager, application project manager, or Product Owner (PO) in Agile methodology, IT Project Managers (CPI) are experts who manages a team of technicians to design, develop, and integrate a software or IT solution.

They must have both technical and managerial skills and be able to consider project timelines and budgets.

Scrum Master

Scrum Masters (SM) are related to the Scrum methodology. They manage the product and software in collaboration with development teams.

Unlike the Project Manager, they do not aim to lead the team but rather support and help organize and distribute tasks. They notably facilitate daily scrums, planning poker, retrospectives, and other stages of the Scrum method.

Networking

Network Administrator

Network Administrators ensure access to and the security of the information system. They can create and develop an organisation’s IT network and evolve it according to the applications and software used.

They must also detect and coordinate anomalies and conduct security and technology monitoring.

Information Systems Architect

A IS (information systems) Architect sets up and coordinates all equipment and software (servers, operating systems, computers, etc.) to adapt them to their company’s or client's needs. Their tasks also include an audit and needs analysis phase, as well as controlling the efficiency, monitoring, and maintenance of their IS.

IT Consulting Jobs

IT consultants work with companies that want to evolve their IS. They propose technical solutions adapted to the organisation and its objectives. For this, they may design and participate in the installation and supervision of the IS’s evolution, ensuring its performance and security.

They also provide advice on which tools and software to choose and how to use them (e.g., preventive maintenance or access management). Finally, they can conduct training sessions for IT teams.

IT consultants are generally specialized in a defined field such as:

  • Information systems consulting
  • Decision-making IT consulting
  • Participating in database modeling
  • Integrated solutions consulting

Cybersecurity Jobs

Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

A ISSM ensures that cybercriminals do not infiltrate an information system.

To do this, they define and implement the organisation’s security policy, particularly regarding access rights, permissions, procedures, and incident recovery plans.

They also contribute to ensuring the availability of the company's information system and conduct ongoing security monitoring to anticipate vulnerabilities and new types of cyberattacks.

AI and Data Jobs

Data Analyst

A Data Analyst collects, studies, and interprets data sets to answer a question or solve a problem.

This role is part of IT because a Data Analyst will use:

  • Databases and SQL queries
  • Programming languages
  • Command languages like SAS
  • Data visualization software such as Power BI

Data Scientist

A Data Scientist is also a professional in data extraction and analysis. Unlike the Data Analyst, they do not limit themselves to raw analysis but create predictive statistical and mathematical models that serve as the basis for "intelligent" decision-making tools. They also have excellent knowledge of Big Data (Data Mining).

Artificial Intelligence Engineer

An AI engineer creates predictive models and algorithms using machine learning, neural networks, and deep learning.

These algorithms serve as the basis for AI software and systems.

AI engineers therefore have a good understanding of data analysis and science, as well as programming to design and maintain AI models.

This list is, of course, not exhaustive, as IT is a field in constant evolution. New roles are developing with AI, such as Chief Data Officer (CDO) in charge of data governance or the Cloud Architect.

Mixed skills are also highly sought after, such as DevSecOps, who must know how to program and maintain and monitor security infrastructures.

To find more IT profiles and jobs, you can directly consult the list of IT jobs and the related offers.

Find Your Next IT Job Quickly

The IT market is booming, and job opportunities are multiplying. However, to quickly find the job suited to your profile, skills, and goals, certain steps are essential.

Prepare Your CV and Create Your IT Profile

The CV is the first "contact" a recruiter has with you. It is almost indispensable for all candidates seeking a salaried position.

A "traditional" CV can work, but make sure to highlight your IT skills, including:

  • the programming languages you master
  • the software, applications, and environments you regularly use (e.g., integrated development environments and source code managers)
  • your degrees and certifications
  • additional skills (such as knowledge of Agile methodology, Scrum framework, or DevOps approach)
  • additional skills (such as knowledge of Agile methodology, Scrum framework, or DevOps approach)

Online CVs or one-page websites are also excellent ways to showcase your skills and potentially link to your various projects.

For a freelancer, the CV is completely different since it aims not to obtain a job, but to sell a service...

You can mention:

  • your areas of expertise
  • links to your professional profiles
  • similar missions you have worked on
  • your rates (daily rate or budget range)
  • your availability
  • your mobility
  • if possible, the brands or companies you have collaborated with

Once created, don't hesitate to share your CV and profile and update them regularly. You can create your IT profile on Free-Work to be visible hundreds of companies in the IT, SI, and WEB sectors.

Regularly Check IT Job Opportunities

To not miss any opportunity, you can check our IT job offers.

We share nearly 1,000 new offers every day. To help you find the one that suits you, you can use filters (cities, departments, regions, skills, company names, with or without remote work, etc.) and create alerts to receive daily emails with the latest offers matching your criteria from the past 24 hours.

If you are interested in the job, you can send your IT profile to recruiters with a single click after registering for free on Free-Work's IT job board.

Register on Free-Work's Job Board

Registering on Free-Work's job board allows you to gain visibility with recruiters and contact them more easily. The registration is quick, simple, and secure. You just need to upload your CV and quickly complete your IT profile thanks to our CV analyser, which saves you time in filling out your data, experience, and skills.

Then, you can:

  • choose and adjust at any time your availability and the visibility of your profile to IT recruiters
  • discover and interact with our Free-workers community
  • create alerts based on your criteria to not miss any job offers
  • additional skills (such as knowledge of Agile methodology, Scrum framework, or DevOps approach)
  • find at any time your selection, grouping all your favourite offers, the companies you want to follow, and your application history

Stay Competitive

The IT field is constantly evolving. The skills in demand change with the popularity of programming languages, the emergence of new technologies, the growing shortage of profiles in certain sectors, etc.

To remain competitive throughout your IT career, you will often need to train and stay informed about changes by keeping up with technological, security, and sometimes legal developments.

To easily stay up-to-date with the latest trends in information technology, development, IT systems, and the market, you can check out our blog dedicated to Tech News and IT Stories.

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