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Database Engineer with SQL and C# Our Client is a City based bank – looking to recruit a Database Engineer with at least 3 to 5 years expertise of developing and supporting SQL and C#. Software Development: Analysis of issues pertaining to problems or errors raised by in-house systems, i.e. CORE, SharePoint interface, Equation end of day cycle. Understanding business requirements in order to develop and deliver appropriate solutions based on system definition documents. Proficiency in advanced 4GL programming languages and able to apply to the fully development life-cycle. Database Support Supporting budgeting and financial planning processes for Finance department, including loading and refreshing of data based on requirements. Understand and conduct the front-end functionality to amend and change hierarchical structures within the environment. Debug and analyse errors and anomalies within Hyperion system as raised by Finance and to pinpoint areas of failure and correct any issues. Liaise with Finance on a daily basis to ensure smooth running of the Hyperion environment. Build data flows within the SQL environment in SSIS packages. Introduce new field and data types for new information to be collated in the CORE environment. To integrate with all the Bank’s sub-systems using data abstraction and connectivity layers, i.e. ODBC, ADO.net. Build reports based on business requirements using Hyperion Interactive Reports. Ensure that the environment is running optimally and to utilise house-keeping procedures. Sharepoint Integration: Integrate the SharePoint environment and Forms with Equation system to introduce automation of processes thereby eliminating the need for duplicate entry. Utilise web services to integrate from cutting edge technology into legacy systems such as Equation. End of Day Cycle: Provide second and third level support for in-house programmes during the end of day cycle. Able to analyse and rectify any problems raised in an independent and team scenario. Take ownership of a problem and deliver a solution in a timely manner. Provide out of office hours support. Risk & Regulatory Duties Maintain knowledge of all applicable regulatory requirements including the Bank’s Risk and Compliance policies and procedures and adhere to these to avoid exposing the Bank to undue risk. Report policy/procedure breaches and areas of potential non-compliance and suspicions promptly upon identification in accordance with the Bank's Risk and Compliance policies. Accurately execute all controls within own area to minimise risk of policy, procedure, and/or regulatory breaches. Identify new risks/control gaps within own area and escalate accordingly to your Line Manager and/or Head of Department. Training & Competence Complete all annual mandatory regulatory refresher training as per the Bank's training plans and deadlines. Proactively seek to complete recommended technical and behavioural competencies training required for your role. Conduct Act in accordance with the FCA/PRA Code of Conduct. Business Continuity Fulfil all prescribed business continuity requirements as set out in the organisational or departmental specific plans or as instructed by the Line Manager/Head of Department. Qualifications/Experience Degree level qualified or equivalent. SQL Programming. C# Software development. Knowledge and Skills C# Programming to high level of proficiency. Software analysis and design. SQL query language. Dimensional modelling Data warehouse design concepts, (Inmon or Kimball) This is a Full-Time Contract initially for 6 months – but likely to become permanent. Salary for this position will be £55K - £60K per annum. The Client is based in the City of London. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

IT Infrastructure Operation s and Security Lead This role requires excellent management of a small team in IT along with managing stakeholders and vendors. You must be hands-on technically in IT Infrastructure. The IT Operational Platform and Security Lead is responsible for overseeing the organisation’s IT operations, ensuring the stability, continuity, security, and efficiency of its technology platforms within a global commercial insurance environment. While Microsoft technologies (Microsoft 365, Azure, Exchange Online) form a core part of the infrastructure, the role also encompasses broader enterprise IT systems, multi layered networking, security, data management, and third-party platforms that support global business operations and the associated applications estate. Security, Compliance & Risk Management Define and enforce cloud security policies, identity management, and access controls to protect systems, networks, and data. Oversee the adoption of zero-trust security principles to enhance protection across cloud platforms. Manage identity and access management (IAM) in a cloud-first environment, including Azure AD, MFA, Conditional Access, SSO, and Privileged Access Management (PAM). Lead threat monitoring, detection, and response using cloud-native security solutions such as Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and SIEM platforms. Ensure compliance with cloud security frameworks and regulatory requirements (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, SOC2, FCA). Conduct regular security risk assessments, penetration tests, and vulnerability management across cloud services. Oversee endpoint security, cloud network and API security for robust protection across all assets Define, manage and maintain accurate DR and BCP plans for the infrastructure area with biannual tests. Technical Experience Microsoft Azure Infrastructure design and administration, including topology, Azure networking, services, and component knowledge, Microsoft AD (Entra), Server and SQL experience, O365 administration and design Global Software Patching and estate management via Intune Firewall (Azure, CheckPoint and Cloudflare), DNS, VPN, WIFI and Local Area Network design & administration experience Software Defined Networking (Cisco, Meraki, Versa) Key Skills Microsoft 365 & Azure: Strong experience managing Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams), Azure cloud infrastructure, and security tools such as Microsoft Defender and Sentinel. Security & Compliance: Deep knowledge of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS), compliance requirements (GDPR, SOC2), and risk management best practices. Identity & Access Management (IAM): Expertise in Azure AD, MFA, Conditional Access, Single Sign-On (SSO), and Privileged Access Management (PAM). Threat Management & Incident Response: Ability to detect, respond to, and mitigate cyber threats using SIEM, endpoint security, and vulnerability management tools. Networking & Infrastructure Security: Understanding of firewalls, VPNs, SD-WAN, DNS security, endpoint protection, and cloud security controls. IT Service Management & Automation: Experience implementing ITIL-based service management, automating operational tasks, and optimising service delivery. Operational & Leadership Skills: IT Operations & Service Continuity: Ability to ensure IT systems are highly available, resilient, and fit for purpose, with a strong focus on business continuity and disaster recovery. Supplier & Vendor Management: Experience managing third-party IT vendors, MSPs, and SaaS providers, ensuring service levels, performance, and cost-effectiveness. Project Leadership & Change Management: Ability to lead technology projects, system upgrades, and platform migrations, ensuring smooth execution and minimal business disruption. Process Improvement & Automation: Strong analytical mindset to identify inefficiencies, automate workflows, and enhance security controls. Soft Skills & Mindset: Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Capable of making informed decisions and resolving complex IT issues in a fast-paced environment. Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership and business users. Resilience & Adaptability: Comfortable working in an evolving technology landscape, with a proactive and security-first approach. Summary of Skills Required: The following is a summary of the key skills that the Client would like you to bring to the company. Global Enterprise level Infrastructure Management position for the last 5 years, Buy before Build mentality and demonstrable migration of Legacy VM based estates to SaaS and Azure Cloud services platforms, Global Operational team management experience (human resources, strategic delivery, operational service, audit lead for Infra, budget..) Key 3 party operational infrastructure vendor management - i.e. management of managed service partners as a team extension globally, as well as service/solution delivery partners, Migration of Legacy VM based estates to SaaS and Cloud services platforms, Legacy Infra tech to Azure knowledge/experience, Prior to the last 5 years in Enterprise Management of a global estate/user-base, a demonstrable technical infrastructure engineering level background, working on Windows Server, AD , SQL environments, Firewalls/SDWAN, and Networks (WAN &/or LAN). The Client is based in the City of London. This is a hybrid position with 3 days in the office. The salary for this role will be in the range £85K - £95K plus Benefits. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Organisation basée à La Défense (secteur énergie) recherchant un renfort pour structurer et piloter des sujets de gouvernance et de contrôle interne. Missions principales • Cartographier et formaliser habilitations, pouvoirs, nominations, organisations • Définir, documenter et fiabiliser les contrôles de niveau 1/2 • Produire des livrables clairs et auditables (procédures, matrices, rapports) • Animer la coordination avec les parties prenantes (métiers, risques, conformité, IT) • Suivre l’exécution des plans d’action et indicators de maîtrise des risques • Contribuer à l’amélioration continue et à la diffusion des bonnes pratiques Profil recherché • 5 ans d’expérience minimum en contrôle interne, gouvernance ou risk & compliance • Solides notions de référentiels et d’organisation des pouvoirs/habilitations • Autonomie, précision/minutie, curiosité intellectuelle, sens de la fiabilité des livrables • Communication claire, capacité à challenger et à embarquer les équipes Compétences • Outils: suite Office et SharePoint

Our teams operate in a Agile environment, working on strategic platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Azure integrated with a complex AS400 data landscape. We are seeking a Senior Solution Architect to help us shape the future of our core product Globo and ensure our architecture meets the highest standards in terms of scalability, performance, and maintainability. Role Overview As a Senior Product Architect, you will help building the technical vision and end-to-end functional/technical architecture of a key product. You will work closely with Product Owners, Enterprise Architects, Agile Squads, and business stakeholders to align the product roadmap with the overall enterprise strategy. Your mission is to design robust, scalable, and future-proof solutions while guiding development teams and ensuring seamless integration with our AS400-based data systems and other applications . Primary Tasks and responsibilities Define and cocreate the Technical Vision • Lead the technical architecture design for the product and ensure alignment with enterprise guidelines. • Ensure product standardisation and reusability of developed components • Define technical standards, best practices, and reusable patterns. • Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions. . Ensure Product & Enterprise Alignment • Collaborate closely with Enterprise Architects to maintain cross-product consistency. • Guarantee proper integration between Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the applications within our landscape. • Assist in validating architectural decisions through architecture boards and ensure compliance with security and data governance standards. . Guide and Support Development Teams • Act as the technical mentor for Agile squads, providing architectural guidance and coaching. • Review solution designs, data models, and code to ensure adherence to architecture principles. • Proactively identify technical risks and propose mitigation strategies. . Innovate and Continuously Improve Technical profile requirements • Experience in solution or product architecture for CRM, Microsoft Dynamics 365 (CRM/CE),in particular. • Understanding of AS400 data landscapes and back-end integration patterns and Event driven design pattern. • Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services and modern integration frameworks (REST APIs, microservices, messaging, ESB, API Management). • Knowledge of data management and governance best practices. • Previous work experience in Agile environments is a strong plus. Non-Technical profile requirements • Strong strategic mindset combined with a pragmatic, delivery-focused approach. • Ability to bridge business and technical needs effectively. • Leadership skills to influence teams and stakeholders without direct authority. • Excellent communication skills in English (French or Dutch is a plus).

Job Profile In this critical role as Network Performance Manager, you will lead performance strategy and continuous improvement across EV charging network operations activity. Your primary goal is to drive year-on-year improvement by leveraging data analytics, digital tools, and stakeholder collaboration to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery. You will work with multiple service delivery contractors to optimise performance assuring our network availability. Key Responsibilities Reporting to the Head of Network Operations you will be responsible for: Supporting the Head of Network Operations in the development of the future operating model for the management of the network. Owning and managing supplier performance frameworks and ensuring that KPIs and SLAs related to EV charging infrastructure are met or exceeded. Working collaboratively with suppliers and internal teams to ensure seamless EV charging service delivery and rapid fault resolution. Leading regular supplier performance reviews, ensuring issues are addressed and continuous improvement plans are implemented. Supporting onboarding of new EV charging suppliers with clear expectations and performance metrics. Collaborating with procurement, commercial and operations teams to monitor, report, and improve supplier delivery and compliance. Using data-driven insights and performance dashboards to identify trends, root causes of failure, and areas for supplier improvement working with the Network Manager to implement required remedial activities. Driving initiatives to improve contractors' reliability and efficiency of the charging network Developing and embedding tools, processes, and training to standardise supplier performance management across regions. Supporting product development and operational delivery of EV charging infrastructure and services. Tracking progress of operational development plans and ensure long-term sustainability. Ensuring contractors are adhering to regulatory safety and environmental standards and achieving compliance with the Public Charge Point Regulations (PCPR). Identifying risks and ensuring they are managed appropriately. Experience: Proven experience managing performance at scale, ideally in energy, infrastructure, or EV sectors. Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and data-driven decision-making skills. Experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering results in a fast-paced environment. IT-literate, with strong skills in data analysis and reporting tools. Passion for innovation and operational excellence. Proven ability to manage KPIs, analyse performance data, and influence outcomes with suppliers. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to operational problem-solving. Skilled in reporting and analytics tools for monitoring supplier performance. Experience delivering results across cross-functional teams and complex supply chains. Understanding of network protocols, hardware and software OCPP and ability to understand ITIL fundamentals of service management. Providing excellent customer service to ensure that our customers love every electric journey in line with our strategic vision. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, Power BI & PowerPoint. Strong analytical, organisational, and multitasking skills. Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and work on implementation plans and business cases.

Infrastructure Solutions Architect The primary role of the IT Infrastructure Solutions Architect, is to ensure all IT Infrastructure applications architecture and design, systems and software Integration, functional requirements gathering, whether from inception or enhancements, are delivered on-time, aligned to industry standards, redundant and simplified by design, as well as being delivered cost effectively, whilst ensuring project delivery meets architectural objectives. Responsible for providing hands-on design and technical leadership to the global IT and business related teams, with a solid technology background, experience in capability and data models, domain driven design for application strategy, across all phases of the software development lifecycle. Additional responsibilities include ensuring IT Infrastructure and application design are secure, reliable, and regularly reviewed. This role will also develop and enhance relationship management with key service partners, independent contractors, vendors, and suppliers. Key Responsibilities/Tasks: Lead the architecture design, and delivery towards consolidation of O365 amongst operating companies globally. Lead the architecture and design towards implementation of a robust, cost-effective disaster recovery solution for all key business applications globally. Ownership of the workflow design between core system applications and functions. Ownership of end architecture target designs with viable interim states. Ownership of data integration complexity, with an aim of simplification. Ownership of architectural and operational design and roadmap. Ensure solutions are secure by design, with minimum customisation (as needed). Support and train technical / business leads across functions, using agile decision making. Responsible for ensuring the correct technical solutions and products are chosen. Responsible for documenting the technology landscape, interfaces, and data flows. Responsible for ensuring new and modified services, occur in a planned, controlled, and timely manner, with emphasis on design and implementation concepts. Provide monthly reporting dashboard, on network security, IoT consumption, endpoint and server security, application security, including SLA and key KPI counters to the director of IT and associated stakeholders. Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of IT transformation related projects and programs, to ensure application of appropriate governance processes are aligned. Maintain and up to date solution architecture diagrams / workflows and documentation for all key IT programmes, projects and ongoing BAU activities. Provide timely reports to management and key stakeholders on projects progress, and risks to delivery including non-compliance issues. Collaborate with the director of IT, ensuring IT security policies & practices are adhered to within all regions and groups. Skills/Competencies Required: Microsoft / AWS architecture (recent experience) Agile methodology / delivery Experience with interacting with business and technology leaders. Experience designing physical data models (relational SQL desirable) Experience rolling our mid-large platforms from inception to production. SQL, Java, Oracle, Kubernetes exposure. Hardware and software virtualisation techniques Excellent written and verbal communication skills Prior experience in a complex IT infrastructure environment Excellent analytical abilities and innovative problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and strong abilities to develop and enhance relationships with clients and peers. The Client is based in Central London. This is a hybrid role – 3 days per week in the office. The salary for this position circa £55K - £65K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Technical Solutions Architect The primary role of the IT solutions architect, is to ensure all IT Infrastructure applications architecture and design, systems and software Integration, functional requirements gathering, whether from inception or enhancements, are delivered on-time, aligned to industry standards, redundant and simplified by design, as well as being delivered cost effectively, whilst ensuring project delivery meets architectural objectives. Responsible for providing hands-on design and technical leadership to the global IT and business related teams, with a solid technology background, experience in capability and data models, domain driven design for application strategy, across all phases of the software development lifecycle. Additional responsibilities include ensuring IT Infrastructure and application design are secure, reliable, and regularly reviewed. This role will also develop and enhance relationship management with key service partners, independent contractors, vendors, and suppliers. Key Responsibilities/Tasks: Lead the architecture design, and delivery towards consolidation of O365 amongst operating companies globally. Lead the architecture and design towards implementation of a robust, cost-effective disaster recovery solution for all key business applications globally. Ownership of the workflow design between core system applications and functions. Ownership of end architecture target designs with viable interim states. Ownership of data integration complexity, with an aim of simplification. Ownership of architectural and operational design and roadmap. Ensure solutions are secure by design, with minimum customisation (as needed). Support and train technical / business leads across functions, using agile decision making. Responsible for ensuring the correct technical solutions and products are chosen. Responsible for documenting the technology landscape, interfaces, and data flows. Responsible for ensuring new and modified services, occur in a planned, controlled, and timely manner, with emphasis on design and implementation concepts. Provide monthly reporting dashboard, on network security, IoT consumption, endpoint and server security, application security, including SLA and key KPI counters to the director of IT and associated stakeholders. Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of IT transformation related projects and programs, to ensure application of appropriate governance processes are aligned. Maintain and up to date solution architecture diagrams / workflows and documentation for all key IT programmes, projects and ongoing BAU activities. Provide timely reports to management and key stakeholders on projects progress, and risks to delivery including non-compliance issues. Collaborate with the director of IT, ensuring IT security policies & practices are adhered to within all regions and groups. Skills/Competencies Required: Microsoft / AWS architecture (recent experience) Agile methodology / delivery Experience with interacting with business and technology leaders. Experience designing physical data models (relational SQL desirable) Experience rolling our mid-large platforms from inception to production. SQL, Java, Oracle, Kubernetes exposure. Hardware and software virtualisation techniques Excellent written and verbal communication skills Prior experience in a complex IT infrastructure environment Excellent analytical abilities and innovative problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and strong abilities to develop and enhance relationships with clients and peers. The Client is based in Central London. This is a hybrid role – 3 days per week in the office. The salary for this position circa £55K - £60K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

GCP Cloud Engineer 2 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid / Sheffield or Birmingham or Edinburgh (Max 3 days p/w onsite) Rate: £Market rates 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 a great opportunity for a GCP Cloud Engineer to join the team. We have an excellent opportunity for a seasoned GCP Cloud Engineer to aid in the development of services on Public Cloud Platforms. Utilise your Cloud Engineering expertise and DevOps skills across GCP to deploy and configure robust backend services, automate infrastructure, and employ CSP native services. This role offers the chance to work on impactful systems within a secure, high-availability setting at a leading global financial institution. Key Responsibilities: * Deploying, configuring and securing backend REST API services using CSP native services. * Deploying, configuring and securing containerised application runtimes using Infrastructure as Code. * Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with DevOps and Security teams, focusing on traceability and regulatory controls. * Managing, monitoring, and optimising cloud infrastructure across GCP, ensuring performance, resilience, cost-efficiency, and data security. * Collaborating closely with infrastructure, architecture, and cybersecurity teams to meet internal risk, compliance, and governance requirements. * Supporting live systems, conducting root cause analysis, fixing bugs and implementing solutions for incidents and performance bottlenecks. Key Skills & Experience: * A background in Cloud Engineering with infrastructure experience. * Over 5 years of development experience, focusing on large-scale, distributed systems. * Hands-on experience with GCP, including CSP native services, networking, IAM, databases (PostgreSQL) and cost optimization. Experience with other cloud providers such as AWS is advantageous. * Proven experience with DevOps practices, including Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform), CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI), and containerization. * A strong understanding of security principles in cloud and enterprise systems. * Familiarity with audit and compliance considerations in regulated industries, particularly finance or banking. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information effectively to diverse audiences. * A successful track record of delivering complex projects and/or programmes, using appropriate techniques and tools to ensure and measure success. Essential Skills * Demonstrable experience of: o Public Cloud. o Infrastructure build and configurations for services including Compute, Storage, Networking. o Linux. o Relational and NoSQL databases. o Integration services such as messaging and streams. o Building RESTful API Services. o Containerisation, Kubernetes, serverless functions. o Microservices and distributed tracing. o Enterprise logging, monitoring, and alerting frameworks (e.g., ELK, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana). o Automation scripting (using languages such as Terraform, Ansible etc.). * Experience with Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD) and continuous testing tools. * Experience working within an Agile environment. * A good understanding of cryptography (authentication, data encryption). * The ability to quickly acquire new skills and tools. * Good non-functional testing experience. 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.

Role Description This is a full-time hybrid role for an Information Security Manager with 2nd and 3rd Line IT support experience. The role involves day-to-day tasks associated with planning, implementing, and maintaining an Information Security Management System (ISMS), including managing cybersecurity risks, implementing network security measures, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The Information Security Manager will also provide IT support to the company and will be based in the London office, with flexibility for some remote work. Your past experience must include 2nd and 3rd line infrastructure support where you are able to advise and direct the technical team. Qualifications Experience in Information Security Management and creating and implementing an ISMS Experience in Cybersecurity and Network Security Expertise in Information security best practices and standards Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail Strong communication and collaboration skills Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCNA, or equivalent are a plus Experience in IT support or Systems Administration is desirable The position is 3 days in the office per week in Central London. Salary will be negotiable - but like to be in the range £65K - £80K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Supporting the implementation of national or local initiatives by delivering digital technologies to a broad range of Primary Care Stakeholders * Coach and mentor Primary Care Stakeholders in adopting new digital technologies * Build relationships with Primary Care Stakeholders to effectively manage their digital service needs * Monitor service requests and act as an escalation point for Primary Care Stakeholder issues, liaising with DHCW, Health Boards and Suppliers, as necessary. * Establish and maintain effective two way written and verbal communication with all Stakeholders * Providing regular reports to Stakeholders on the progress and effectiveness of the IT services provided, ensuring compliance to the national standards and best practice is adopted * Contribute to the development of project plans which identifies resources, critical paths, and risks. 3 QUALIFICATIONS Essential criteria * Degree level or equivalent qualification or able to demonstrate equivalent experience. * Commitment to continuing professional development for self. * Good knowledge and understanding of Primary Care systems and suppliers. Desirable criteria * Knowledge of relevant NHS standards and legal requirements relating to Information Governance and Security. * Knowledge and understanding of the role of DHCW. * Working knowledge of Clinical Terms. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Essential criteria * Experience of delivering customer services in a Primary Care setting. * Experience in delivering projects in a Primary Care setting. Desirable criteria * Presenting to small groups. 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.

Morela is proud to be supporting our client in recruiting an Ethical & Human Factors SME to ensure AI systems are deployed in a safe, ethical, and human-centred manner. This is a unique opportunity to shape responsible AI adoption in high-stakes operational environments. Contract Details: Duration: 3+ years IR35: Inside Clearance: SC or DV required Day Rate: £700-£900 (depending on experience) Role Overview: You will lead the integration of ethical principles and human factors into AI assurance processes, ensuring that AI adoption considers societal, cultural, and operational impacts alongside technical reliability. Your guidance will influence design, deployment, and governance of AI systems to be trustworthy, transparent, and aligned with emerging regulatory frameworks. Key Responsibilities: Integrate ethical, human factors, and societal considerations into AI assurance processes Develop and implement frameworks for human oversight, trust, accountability, and explainability Conduct ethical risk assessments covering fairness, bias, autonomy, and proportionality of AI decision-making Advise on human-machine interaction, including usability, operator trust, and training requirements Contribute to TEV&V activities with a focus on safety, resilience, and ethical compliance Guide stakeholders on adherence to ethical principles, AI Strategy, and regulatory req

Microsoft 365 Technical Lead, Migration & Tenant Consolidation Location: Peterborough, Hybrid Contract: 3-year fixed term Salary: Competitive + benefits A leading UK education group is embarking on one of the largest Microsoft 365 tenant-to-tenant consolidation projects in the sector - migrating dozens of separate school environments into a single, secure, high-performing M365 tenancy. We're looking for an experienced Strategic Engineering Lead to take ownership of the technical architecture, design, and delivery of this multi-year programme, working closely with a top-tier Microsoft partner and internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Act as the principal technical authority for the Trust-wide M365 single tenancy migration programme. Lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of the new central M365 environment, ensuring security, compliance, and performance best practice. Oversee migration execution in partnership with an outsourced delivery team, managing risks and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Provide hands-on leadership to the IT Engineering Team, covering Azure, server, desktop, mobile, telecoms, and network infrastructure. Collaborate with senior stakeholders and the programme board, providing regular technical progress reports and risk assessments. Ensure operational excellence in BAU services while delivering the transformation programme. Key Requirements Proven track record leading large-scale M365 tenant-to-tenant migrations and consolidations.

IT Manager Our Client is a Bank based in Central London, are looking to recruit an IT Manager ideally with at least 2 years of experience in IT within the financial industry and overall 7 to 10 years of experience in IT. You will be working in a small team managing the day-to-day technology infrastructure to ensure that the Bank can operate efficiently. Cybersecurity Strategy and Planning Evaluate and proritize security initiatives for the branch in London in collaboration with GT (Group Technology) - Group IT Security. Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity threats and trends and escalate risks promptly. Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards (e.g., GDPR and any other applicable to the IT). Evaluate GT s compliance with relevant regulatory standards (eg ISO 27001) as part of critical vendor performance assessment ensuring operational resilience is maintained. In collaboration with GT, manage security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and antivirus software. In collaboration with GT, Develop and test incident response plans and coordinate responses to security incidents and breaches Raise awareness of cybersecurity issues among bank London employees; conduct annual training /workshops to educate staff on security best practices aligned with GT. Other Duties Maintain professional and technical knowledge (Conduct Rule 2) e.g. by attending educational workshops; read professional publications; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices etc where relevant. Collaborate with stakeholders to handle backlogs and new requirements - Resolve conflicts and remove blockers for the team - Monitor, track and uphold quality of deliverables. Be the point of contact for external communications and facilitate internal communication for effective collaboration on IT related matters. Ensure work deliverables are in compliance with policies and regulatory requirements . Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards. To act as second/third level support with GT for support related issues. To comply with all applicable FCA/PRA conduct rules. Compliance with all mandatory training as set by the Branch/Group. Technical/Functional skills - Proficient in common operating systems o Windows 10, Windows Server 2018 and above o Redhat Linux based Operating System - Software proficiency o VMWare v6.7 and above o Veeam Backup and Replication o Symantec Endpoint Protection o Symantec Endpoint Encryption o ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus o Microsoft Office 365 o Bloomberg FXT/eikons o Murex Treasury System o SWIFT Alliance Access (SAA) - Networking (IT) o Cisco Switches and Routers o Fortigate Firewalls o LAN/WAN Routing - Hardware o Dell PowerEdge Servers o Dell PowerVault SAN Storage - Data analysis - Basic PC/Laptop support (formatting, imaging, etc) - Experience of writing and updating IT policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines Personal skills (Soft Competencies [Core/Leadership]) - Committed and dedicated to team deliverables. - Ownership of the business - Strong interpersonal stakeholders management skills - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Ability to train IT staff, supervise and motivate team members for high performance - Experience in coordinating installations, upgrades, and maintenance - Knowledge of architecture processes and performance reports of operating systems - Strong analytical/critical thinking skills - Ability to understand and oversee code development Qualifications: Bachelors degree qualification in relevant discipline Professional Qualification and/or Regulatory, Licensing requirements Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is highly desirable. Professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) are highly desirable. Relevant Work Experience At least 6 years of experience in IT within the financial/banking industry is preferable. Minimum of 2 years experience in managing staff or managing teams in a cross functional set-up. The position is based in Central London and is hybrid 3 days w eek in the office. The salary for this position will be up to £65K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

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. We're looking for an Internal Control Testing Manager to join our Risk & Controls team within the Finance function. The 1LOD Finance Risk and Controls is responsible for the oversight of Risk & Controls in the Finance function. This role will be part of the Line 1B Risk and Control team and will report to the Head of Risk and Controls in Finance. We're looking for a Control Testing manager to join the team and will support the team by: Planning the timeline for control testing performed by 1LOD teams. Perform and oversee testing of key controls, ensuring their design and operating effectiveness is assessed For controls testing performed by 1LOD teams, performing a detailed assurance review of testing performed to ensure compliance with relevant control testing standards Presenting any findings/recommendations to control owners and assisting in the control owner sign off process. The primary responsibility will be performing and reviewing the 1LoD Control testing but you will also be working with the Head of Risk and Controls to support the team with all related activities including Controls Testing, Risk and Control Self Assessments (RCSA), oversight of Issues and Actions and 1LoD monthly Risk Reporting. Please note; this is a 12 month fixed term contract.

***SC CLEARED*** Cloud Hosting Technical Support 6 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid/Wokingham - Max 2 days p/w onsite Rate: £150 - £180 (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 a number of Cloud Hosting Technical Support Engineer's to join the team. Key Responsibilities: Support the management and delivery of cloud hosting and technology services, ensuring reliability and scalability. Assist in defining and implementing service strategies aligned with business and IT objectives. Participate in incident, problem, and change management processes to maintain service stability. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure service expectations and SLAs are met. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service efficiency and effectiveness. Conduct risk assessments and support mitigation strategies for cloud and technology operations. Work with technical teams to ensure best practices are followed in cloud hosting and infrastructure management. Monitor service performance metrics and report on key operational insights. Ensure compliance with security standards, governance policies, and regulatory requirements. Key Skills & Experience: Experience in cloud hosting, IT service management, or technology operations. Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to collaborate effectively within a cross-functional team. Knowledge of ITIL frameworks and service lifecycle management. ** This position involves shift working on a rotation 4 days on 0700 - 1900, 6 off, 4 nights on 1900 - 0700, 4 off, 3 days 0700 - 1900 and 3 nights 1900 - 0700, 4 off. Extra payment for Shift allowance is paid on a monthly basis for shift working. 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. 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.

Data Centre Analyst 6 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid/Wokingham - Max 2-3 days p/w onsite 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 a Data Centre Analyst to join the team. Key Responsibilities: * Ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the data centre estate to protect housed services. * Conducting regular IT asset audits to uphold data accuracy and compliance. * Maintaining accuracy in the Nlyte or equivalent DCIM tool to monitor capacity limits. * Managing changes and risks through the Change Control Process. * Raising change or incident tickets, as necessary. * Providing incident management support within defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs). * Representing the data centre estate in CABs, workshops, and multidisciplinary events. * Validating technical designs to ensure safe housing and supportability. * Delivering data centre inductions and maintaining access records to meet safety requirements. * Preparing for and completing all required audits. Key Skills & Experience: * Proven experience with Azure cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices. * Strong understanding of geospatial technologies (e.g., ESRI, QGIS, FME, GeoServer). * Experience with legacy GIS systems (Intergraph, Smallworld) and data migration. * Familiarity with AI/ML applications in geospatial data quality and analytics. * Agile delivery experience and ability to lead cross-functional teams. * Ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the data centre estate to protect housed services. * Conducting regular IT asset audits to uphold data accuracy and compliance. * Maintaining accuracy in the Nlyte or equivalent DCIM tool to monitor capacity limits. * Managing changes and risks through the Change Control Process. * Raising change or incident tickets, as necessary. * Providing incident management support within defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs). * Representing the data centre estate in CABs, workshops, and multidisciplinary events. * Validating technical designs to ensure safe housing and supportability. * Delivering data centre inductions and maintaining access records to meet safety requirements. * Preparing for and completing all required audits. 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.