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Our Global Financial services client is looking for a HR Process/Ops Analyst to join their Talent Acquisition team. This role is key to optimising HR processes, ensuring compliance with regional employment legislation, and supporting strategic initiatives across the UK and APAC regions. You'll be required to be in office 4/5 days of the week. Key Responsibilities: Analyse and improve HR and Talent Acquisition processes for efficiency and compliance. Partner with stakeholders to implement process enhancements and risk mitigation strategies. Support operational reporting and data integrity within Workday. Maintain compliance with UK and APAC employment laws and data protection regulations. What We're Looking For: 5-6 years' experience in HR operations or risk-focused roles. Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of regional employment legislation and regulatory requirements. Workday experience (essential for reporting and process optimisation). Background in operational risk and/or audit . Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. If this sounds like you please apply. Applicants without the correct experience will not be considered. Rate is variable based on experience and will be discussed with you on a call if suitable. Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Huxley, please visit Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

Our client is looking for Corporate Risk and Assurance lead to come and join their team. Primary/general responsibilities: * Ensuring the appropriate plans, standards and practices for managing corporate risk and conducting corporate assurance and internal audit activities. Corporate Risk Management: * Coordinate a programme of regular assurance reviews with key Corporate and Portfolio stakeholders in accordance with the Integrated Assurance Map Support maintenance of and champion the Policy, Framework and Appetite Statement in accordance with best practice and Departmental policy. * Provision of advice to risk practitioners in using standards and processes through Risk Champion Working Groups. * Support risk management maturity using the Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA) risk maturity model * Support the maintenance of the risk system/log, with the support of a technical development team * Develop and coordinate a programme of regular risk and issue reviews with key stakeholders * Analysing trends and performance to provide insightful recommendations to senior leaders to improve risk management Corporate Assurance & Compliance * Supporting the maintenance of, and championing, the Agency's Assurance Strategy and Assurance Framework * Maintaining the Integrated Assurance Map * Provision of advice to those involved in assurance on using standards and * Preparing reports highlighting insight from assurance interventions for senior leaders, including the Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee * Contributing the Governance Statement in the Agency's Annual Report and Accounts, summarising the processes, plans and findings of assurance activities * Collating, assessing and challenging information from the relevant leads within the Agency including oversight of the DAASIC process (Director's Annual Assurance Statements of Internal Control) and assurance of achievement of Functional Standards * Coordinating compliance activities across each delivery support function, who are to set internal controls and monitor their effectiveness. * Engage upwards and outwards with stakeholders in DSIT and across government to ensure alignment to assurance and compliance requirements. Internal Audit: * Oversee internal and external audit exercises. * Create a central repository for all audit actions, coordinating their enactment with relevant teams. Primary/general responsibilities: * Ensuring that the client has appropriate plans, standards and practices for managing corporate risk and conducting corporate assurance and internal audit activities. Corporate Risk Management: * Coordinate a programme of regular assurance reviews with key Corporate and Portfolio stakeholders in accordance with the Integrated Assurance Map Support maintenance of and champion the Policy, Framework and Appetite Statement in accordance with best practice and Departmental policy. * Provision of advice to risk practitioners in using standards and processes through Risk Champion Working Groups. * Support the maintenance of the risk system/log, with the support of a technical development team * Develop and coordinate a programme of regular risk and issue reviews with key stakeholders * Analysing trends and performance to provide insightful recommendations to senior leaders to improve risk management Corporate Assurance & Compliance: * Supporting the maintenance of, and championing, the clients Assurance Strategy and Assurance Framework * Maintaining the Integrated Assurance Map * Provision of advice to those involved in assurance on using standards and * Preparing reports highlighting insight from assurance interventions for senior leaders. * Coordinating compliance activities across each delivery support function, who are to set internal controls and monitor their effectiveness. * Engage upwards and outwards with stakeholders in DSIT and across government to ensure alignment to assurance and compliance requirements. Daily rate: £380pd IR35: outside IR35 Duration: March 26 Travel: Hybrid. Travel to London or Oxford once a month Start: ASAP LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Remediation Manager/Senior Leader - Financial Services 6 Month Contract - Inside IR35 Location: Warwickshire - Hybrid working Shape and lead a high-profile remediation strategy, ensuring fair customer outcomes and regulatory excellence Influence at senior levels, working closely with executives, risk committees, and regulators Hybrid role, with upto 80% from home and the rest from HQ in Warwickshire As our leading financial services client continues to strengthen their approach to customer remediation, they're establishing a dedicated, structured capability to ensure they resolve issues effectively, enhance their control environment, and drive long-term improvements across the business. As Remediation Manager, you'll take ownership of this critical function, shaping the strategy, frameworks, and governance that underpin their remediation approach. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across Customer Services, Finance, IT, Compliance, and Risk to embed best practices, establish robust reporting mechanisms, and ensure clear oversight of remediation activities at the highest levels, including risk committees and regulatory reporting. This is a role with real influence! Required Knowledge & Experience - Strong background in Remediation & Regulatory Compliance within Financial Services Proven experience as a senior leader with the ability to influence at the highest levels, balancing strategic vision with operational delivery Understand the complexities of managing high-impact issues that affect customers and reputations alike Commercially astute, able to set direction, and bring a forward-thinking approach to embedding long-term solutions that enhance customer outcomes and strengthen business resilience Adept at working with senior stakeholders, you're comfortable presenting at executive level, shaping strategy, and leading with confidence in a high-profile, fast-moving environment Strategic Leadership - Proven ability to set and drive the direction of customer remediation or similar large-scale, customer-focused programmes within financial services Stakeholder Influence - Strong experience working with and influencing senior leaders, risk committees, and regulators, ensuring buy-in and alignment across multiple business areas Remediation Expertise - A deep understanding of remediation principles, regulatory requirements, and best practices, with experience shaping policies, frameworks, and processes to deliver fair customer outcomes If you have proven experience in the above areas, please submit your application to Jackie Dean at TXP for consideration TXP takes great pride in representing socially responsible clients who not only prioritise diversity and inclusion but also actively combat social inequality. Together, we have the power to make a profound impact on fostering a more equitable and inclusive society. By working with us, you become part of a movement dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.

CGI Cyber Security Team in the UK is one of the largest Cyber consultancies in the UK with around 300 members. The UK Cyber team works across a variety of domains including: Government, Defence, Critical Infrastructure, Healthcare, Utilities, Banking and Financial Services and Many more. At CGI you will get the opportunity to work across a number of domains and work in all areas of Cyber Security allowing you to grow and develop your career. We offer full 360-degree services to our clients from initial consulting on a range of areas including Risk Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Accreditations (ISO27001, GDPR), GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance), Security Architecture Design and Build (technical and Non-technical), Incident Response, Protective Monitoring Services, Penetration Testing and much more. We take clients through a journey to improve their overall security posture and maturity to ensure they feel reassured in the Security control, measures and systems we have put in place in line with their requirements. At CGI training and development is very important not only do we give you training to keep you up to date with the latest trends within an ever-changing landscape, but we also combine that training with your career ambitions, so we support you in taking your career anywhere you want it to go. Our roles are only available if you hold or fulfil the criteria to obtain a UK Security Clearance.

CGI Cyber Security Team in the UK is one of the largest Cyber consultancies in the UK with around 300 members. The UK Cyber team works across a variety of domains including: Government, Defence, Critical Infrastructure, Healthcare, Utilities, Banking and Financial Services and Many more. At CGI you will get the opportunity to work across a number of domains and work in all areas of Cyber Security allowing you to grow and develop your career. We offer full 360-degree services to our clients from initial consulting on a range of areas including Risk Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Accreditations (ISO27001, GDPR), GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance), Security Architecture Design and Build (technical and Non-technical), Incident Response, Protective Monitoring Services, Penetration Testing and much more. We take clients through a journey to improve their overall security posture and maturity to ensure they feel reassured in the Security control, measures and systems we have put in place in line with their requirements. At CGI training and development is very important not only do we give you training to keep you up to date with the latest trends within an ever-changing landscape, but we also combine that training with your career ambitions, so we support you in taking your career anywhere you want it to go. Our roles are only available if you hold or fulfil the criteria to obtain a UK Security Clearance.

Senior IT Security Officer 6 Month Contract - ASAP start Birmingham - 3 days on site Inside IR35 £500 - £550 This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and proactive IT Security professional to play a critical role in the management and continuous improvement of the Security Operations function through safeguarding the information and technology systems. This company is at the heart of the British transport network and are considered as a huge part within the UK's expansion plans. As the company continues to grow, they are looking to bring on a Senior IT Security Officer to keep up with the high demand. In this varied role you will be accountable for a broad range of Security Operations activities, including proactive monitoring, incident response, threat and vulnerability management, managing the external Security Operations Centre (SOC) partnership and developing security capabilities. You will also play a key part in providing expert technical advice for risk assessments and compliance initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in managing and delivering security operations, including planning vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, investigating security breaches, maintaining operational security processes, maturity assessments and actively contributing technical expertise to risk management. An understanding of ISO27001 and Power BI would be beneficial and having previous experience with government policies such as GovAssure or Secure by Design. This is a fantastic opportunity to directly impact the security and resilience of a major national infrastructure project, manage key security functions, and promote a culture of security, compliance, and identity across a critical programme. The Role: Lead Security Operations (SecOps). Manage SOC and build capabilities. Advise on risk assessments. Ensure security compliance. 3 Days onsite in Birmingham The Person: Experience managing penetration testing and breach investigation. Able to advise on risk and conduct maturity assessments. Have an understanding of ISO27001 and Power BI. Desirable to have familiarity with GovAssure/Secure by Design Reference Number: BBBH To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Tom McLaughlin at Rise Technical Recruitment This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.

Product Owner Location: Manchester Contract Type: Outside IR35 Day Rate: £500 per day Contract Length: 6 Months Lead the development and delivery of a Mobile App Integration proposition and associated business case, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and governance requirements. Act as the key liaison between sponsors, SMEs, and project teams to define user needs, assess options, and secure approvals for implementation. Key Responsibilities: Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and maintain a stakeholder matrix; secure sign-off from sponsors and SMEs. Facilitate workshops and feedback sessions to identify and validate problems and solutions. Proposition Development: Define user journeys and context, considering legislative, contractual, and technological constraints. Identify, evaluate, and recommend options based on data and evidence. Prepare benefit profiles and maps; secure stakeholder approvals. Business Case Leadership: Lead the creation of the Integration Strategic Business Case. Manage governance submissions, respond to feedback, and secure approvals from boards and sponsors. Prepare investment decision papers and ensure compliance with governance timelines. Implementation Preparation: Develop project kick-off materials and record key product decisions. Define and prioritize backlog for design readiness. Monitor and communicate risks, issues, and opportunities throughout delivery. Skills & Experience: Strong experience in business case development and governance processes. Proven ability to engage and manage stakeholders at all levels. Knowledge of legislative, contractual, and technological considerations in transport projects. Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills. Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

Description Hello, we're Starling. 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. As a Senior Credit Risk Analyst, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of our lending portfolios. You'll be at the forefront of credit decision optimisation, using data-driven insights to refine our strategies across the credit risk lifecycle. You'll help ensure lending decisions remain accurate, responsible, and aligned with our risk appetite and business goals, while supporting growth, customer outcomes and regulatory expectations. This is a high-impact role where your analytical expertise and curiosity will directly influence our ability to lend safely and fairly. Key Responsibilities - Develop expert understanding of new business originations and in-life credit risk management, including all aspects of credit decisioning and customer journeys - Optimise our credit underwriting - both automated and manual - to improve accuracy, efficiency, and control - Monitor and evaluate strategy performance, including underwriting, limit changes to drive performance improvements. - Investigate and develop new data sources to enhance insight and decision capability - Build and maintain datasets, dashboards and MI to support data-driven strategy decisions - Support business growth and profitability while balancing risk, reward and responsible lending - Work closely with 2LoD Credit Risk and Compliance to ensure strategies align with risk appetite and regulatory expectations - Collaborate with Product, Data and Engineering teams to deliver rapid, safe implementation of credit rules and enhancements - Produce thoughtful, actionable analysis and clear recommendations for decision-makers

Role: Business Analyst Rate: inside IR35 Location: Bristol or London 3 days per week Duration: 6 months * Data governance and compliance - ability to interpret GDPR, UK Data Protection Act, and contractual data-handling obligations; practical experience preparing and maintaining ROPA, DPIA, and lawful-basis assessments. * Data mapping and lineage documentation - proficiency in identifying and visualising data flows across complex systems, recognising interfaces, transformations, and data dependencies. * Business analysis (data focus) - ability to translate business and regulatory requirements into structured artefacts and traceable documentation, ensuring compliance is evidenced through auditable deliverables. * Stakeholder management - experienced in working across Legal, Digital, Architecture, and external Authority teams to align data-handling practices and achieve timely approval of deliverables. * Risk and issue management - capable of identifying compliance gaps, defining mitigations, and escalating appropriately through governance forums. * Process improvement - able to recommend and embed sustainable data-handling processes and control mechanisms for future operations. * Communication and assurance - confident in drafting reports and presenting compliance progress to senior leadership and Authority representatives. Experience you would be expected to have MANDATORY * Must be comfortable working in often high levels of uncertainty on a fast moving programme. * Clear evidence of experience as a business analysist supporting successful data governance initiatives, preferably in the telecomms sector. PREFERRED * Experience of working on complex government led programmes an advantage. Please send latest CV LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Key Responsibilities Programme Delivery & Leadership * Manage multi-disciplinary delivery teams across direct and matrix structures, including partners, subcontractors, and customer-side teams. * Apply appropriate Agile and hybrid delivery methods (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Waterfall + Agile) and foster a culture of agility, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the delivery community. Governance, Risk & Assurance * Maintain robust programme governance, integrated planning, clearly documented requirements, RAID management, and benefits tracking - in line with the wider delivery, governance, and assurance frameworks. * Collaborate with PMO, Major Programmes, Frameworks, and Accounts teams to ensure governance and assurance frameworks are consistently applied and followed across all engagements. * Ensure compliance with delivery standards including JSPs, export controls, accreditation regimes, JSP440, ISO27001, and GDS frameworks. * Provide assurance of in-flight programmes through regular reviews, health checks, and clear escalation where required. * Identify, assess, and mitigate programme risks proactively, ensuring transparency and accountability at all stages. Ensured that the impact on the Business Line Profit & Loss due to project activities within the scope of the project is clearly visible and that all contingency usage is signed-off by the appropriate governance authority e.g. Project Board * Accountable for tracking the project costs and supporting Business Units in meeting payment milestones. * Ensured that the milestone achievements are signed by the customer and relevant invoices are raised. Planning, Reporting & Financial Management * Develop and maintain detailed programme / change schedules, resource plans, and financial forecasts. * Provide accurate, timely, and transparent reporting to internal leadership and customer stakeholders. * Ensure delivery plans are integrated and data-driven, enabling early identification of risks, dependencies, and improvement opportunities. * Support financial governance and reporting to enable informed decision-making and value-driven outcomes. Customer & Partner Engagement * Build trusted relationships and act as a delivery partner to customers, suppliers, and ecosystem partners. * Promote collaboration, transparency, and shared accountability to strengthen confidence in programme delivery. * Ensure effective communication and engagement across internal and external stakeholders, enabling alignment and partnership at all levels. Continuous Improvement & Knowledge Sharing * Capture lessons learned and embedded them into future transitions and delivery cycles to drive continuous improvement. * Contribute to improvement initiatives, collaborating with PMO and Major Programmes teams to strengthen overall delivery maturity and performance. Key skills and experience: * Significant experience in leading complex programmes in secure/highly regulated environments * Strong working knowledge of Agile and hybrid delivery frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, iterative delivery in gated environments). * Demonstrable capability in end-to-end programme management including integrated planning, RAID management, dependency control, and assurance governance. * Experience working across a range of technology and transformation initiatives. * Experience operating as part of a Centre of Excellence or multi-programme delivery function, providing assurance, governance, or recovery leadership across multiple concurrent initiatives. * Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary delivery teams in matrix structures, including supplier ecosystems. * Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at senior levels * Experience navigating assurance frameworks * Experience supporting bids with programme management capabilities (e.g. transition planning, cost/resource modelling, governance framework definition, and risk/dependency management). * Professional certification in MSP, PMI-ACP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, ITIL, and/or other Agile frameworks. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Role: Boundary SME Location : Full time onsite in Basingstoke Clearance required: DV level Key Responsibilities Serve as the SME for boundary technologies, including secure messaging, routing, web gateways, firewalls, and proxy solutions. Design, implement, and support secure boundary architectures that meet high-assurance operational requirements. Conduct threat analysis, risk assessments, and assurance activities on boundary controls and gateways. Troubleshoot and resolve complex boundary-related issues across multi-domain, high-security environments. Provide technical oversight and governance to ensure compliance with security standards and accreditation requirements. Collaborate closely with security, network, operations, and architecture teams to deliver integrated solutions. Produce high-quality technical documentation, designs, and operational guidance. Act as a trusted advisor for boundary design decisions, ensuring resilience, reliability, and secure-by-design practices. Take full ownership of workstreams-driving tasks from design through to delivery Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Job Title: Portfolio Support Lead Location: Preston, Lancashire. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Circa £42,000 dependent on experience What you'll be doing: Lead governance activities across the programme, ensuring they are consistent with the standards and direction set by the Programme Management Office Produce clear, tailored reports for senior stakeholders and steering boards at both programme and portfolio level, delivered in line with agreed reporting cycles Analyse programme and project data to identify risks, issues, and trends, providing insight to support programme, portfolio, and project leaders in effective delivery Oversee central resourcing plans and related processes, including order and invoice management, ensuring accurate and timely information is maintained Work closely with programme and finance teams to ensure project managers keep financial information up to date, including forecasts and overall project position Manage the programme change control process, ensuring requests are captured, assessed, and implemented appropriately Drive continuous improvement by sharing best practice, embedding improvements, and supporting the Programme Management Office with reporting, governance, assurance, and quality compliance Maintain accurate project libraries and documentation, ensuring effective control and easy access to key information Your skills and experiences: Essential: Broad knowledge and proven experience of working on complex programmes and projects Demonstrated experience in financial oversight and resource management, with the ability to support effective planning and control Recognised project management qualification (such as APM, Prince2 or equivalent) Experienced in using project management tools and advanced Microsoft Office applications (including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) Desirable: Proven experience in identifying, implementing, and embedding process improvements and best practices within PMO or project teams Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Project Management team: As a Portfolio Support Lead, you will be working collaboratively in a small team of PMO professionals, reporting to the Senior Portfolio Support Lead. The PMO is a centralised function supporting delivery of projects across various business areas including Submarines. The PMO defines and maintains project management standards, best practices, and governance to ensure projects are delivered successfully and align with business goals. BAE Systems offers multiple opportunities for career growth and progression via a mature and progressive Project Management function spanning the entire organisation. 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: 5th December 2025 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-SH1 #LI-Hybrid

Job Title: Chief Information Security Officer Salary: £180,000 - £200,000 Location: Cambridge, hybrid 40% - 60% office based Contract: Full time permanent Are you ready to lead enterprise security for a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation? As Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), you'll shape and safeguard the security strategy for Cambridge University Press & Assessment, ensuring our products, services, systems, and data remain protected in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the Role As CISO, you will ensure the security of our products, services, systems, and data. You'll establish and direct our global enterprise security strategy, lead the implementation and monitoring of security standards and policies, and provide expert guidance to the Executive Board and Security & Data Privacy Committee. You'll develop and lead Group Security, manage security projects and initiatives, and proactively monitor threats to keep our defences robust. You are expected to remain informed of emerging cyber security threats and advancements, particularly in artificial intelligence, and to assess both the risks and opportunities these developments present for the security of our organisation. Key accountabilities include: Leading enterprise security and risk policy, aligning strategies with business priorities, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Developing and delivering security awareness programmes and business continuity frameworks. Defining and leading projects to reduce risk and security exposure. Monitoring and reporting on emerging threats and progress to senior committees. Managing security-related vendor relationships and significant fraud/malpractice investigations. Driving technical innovation and ensuring responsible, secure adoption of new technologies. Building and mentoring high-performing teams, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.

Network Infrastructure Project Manager Recruitment Type (Contractor or Temp): Contractor Rate: DAY £500 Location of role: Basingstoke Location requirement : Full time onsite in Basingstoke Clearance Required: DV Mandatory skills: -Defining project requirements -Delivered various types of projects through the full project lifecycle. Specifically, ICT infrastructure, application development, test and release -Familiar with different methodologies. I.e. Prince2, Agile, Safe. -Managed the agreement process of the project requirements and objectives with the Project Board or appointed project assurance role. -Managed the delivery of projects in partnership with the customer and business line to ensure acceptance, closedown, and handover to service. -Operated within defined working practices, ensuring compliance with local project management policy, procedure, and methodology where this is in place. -Gathered status reports of team members across their project and address issues as appropriate. -Established reporting project Key Performance Indicators to the Senior Project Manager or Project Board through Highlight Reports and stage assessments. -Managed project risks and produces an effective plan and risk assessment so that timescales and project costs are understood and underwritten by all by the parties. -Ensured that formal review procedures are used. -Managed risks associated with the deliverables of the project. -Integrated financial data for multiple projects. -Ensured that the impact on the Business Line Profit & Loss due to project activities within the scope of the project is clearly visible and that all contingency usage is signed-off by the appropriate governance authority e.g. Project Board -Accountable for tracking the project costs and supporting Business Units in meeting payment milestones. -Ensured that the milestone achievements are signed by the customer and relevant invoices are raised. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Role: Security tester (manual) Rate: Outside IR35 Location: Remote with occasional travel to Croydon Duration: 6 months initially SC clearance or eligible The Security Tester will play a key role in delivering robust application security testing aligned with Secure-by-Design (SbD) principles and compliance frameworks such as NIST, CAF, and CAT. This role supports strategic aim to scale enterprise security testing capabilities, reduce outsourcing reliance, and embed security into the software development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities * Conduct Security Testing using SAST and DAST tools * Collaborate with Cyber Security Managers and Governance teams to ensure alignment with organisational security policies and standards * Mentor and upskill team testers in application security testing and automation * Track and report on security metrics and KPIs, including vulnerability trends and remediation outcomes. * Integrate security testing into CI/CD pipelines, supporting shift-left strategies and DevSecOps practices. Required Skills & Experience * Strong understanding of security standards including OWASP, NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001, and CIS Benchmarks. * Experience with SAST/DAST tools and Cloud Security platforms (AWS, Azure). * Familiarity with Secure-by-Design principles and organisational security policies. * Experience with penetration testing, risk assessment, and compliance testing. * Proficiency in tools such as JIRA, SharePoint, and vulnerability management platforms. Desirable Attributes * Ability to interpret and apply OWASP and NIST security principles across diverse project environments. * Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. * Experience in developing deployment checklists and decision trees for secure tool usage. * Certifications such as CREST CRT, OSCP, CEH, or SANS are highly desirable. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Icon Payments Developer 12 + Month contract Location: Hybrid. 2-3 days onsite in Knutsford Rate: £400 - £450 p/d (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for an Icon Payments Developer to join the team. We are looking for a highly skilled Icon Payment Framework (IPF) Developer with strong Java expertise to join our Payments Technology team. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining payment processing solutions using the IPF platform, ensuring high performance, scalability, and compliance with regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities: * Solution Development: * Design and develop payment processing solutions using Icon Payment Framework (IPF) and Java. * Customize and extend IPF modules to meet business and regulatory requirements. * Integrate Icon with upstream/downstream systems (e.g., core banking, fraud, AML, SWIFT, SEPA, FPS). * Technical Delivery: * Participate in the full software development lifecycle - from requirements gathering to deployment and support. * Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards. * Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and support UAT and production deployments. * Collaboration & Support: * Work closely with Business Analysts, Solution Architects, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality solutions. * Provide L3 support for production issues related to Icon and payment processing. * Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical workshops. * Compliance & Governance: * Ensure solutions comply with internal security, risk, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., PSD2, ISO 20022). * Maintain technical documentation and contribute to knowledge sharing across teams. Key Skills & Experience: * Ideally 5+ years of experience in Java development within financial services. * Ideally 2+ years of hands-on experience with Icon Payment Framework (IPF). * Strong understanding of payment processing systems, messaging standards (SWIFT, ISO 20022, SEPA, CHAPS, FPS), and clearing/settlement flows. * Experience with Spring Boot, REST APIs, JMS, and SQL/Oracle. * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, JIRA, and Agile methodologies. * Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment. Preferred Qualifications: * Exposure to cloud-native development (AWS, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). * Knowledge of DevOps practices and automated testing frameworks. * Financial services background, particularly in transaction banking or corporate payments. This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.