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IT Manager Purpose To be part of the IT Leadership Team in Europe focused on education and learning through the delivery of quality IT services and associated support to schools, departments, and associated businesses. This role will manage the IT services and technicians in two of London’s most prestigious and innovative schools. Crucial to this role is the ability to build strong relationships with school leaders, work in the bustling environment of schools, communicate clearly and pro-actively, and lead a team of school-based IT technicians. Key Accountabilities Control and governance of school / businesses IT services ensuring that all infrastructure, hardware, software and cloud services are deployed, managed, maintained, supported and changed effectively. Facilitate Stakeholder Management with business leaders and leadership teams through regular engagement and reporting regarding performance, business requirements and continuous improvement. To manage the on-site 2 line IT Support provided by IT Technicians using the Group ITSM tool and following IT policies, processes, procedures, and standards as deployed in line with the ITIL framework. Leadership of a group of school-based IT technicians. To be the primary IT contact for the leadership teams in your assigned schools and associated business units. Understand the role of technology in the provision of education and learning. Conduct regular school / site inspection to identify weaknesses in technology deployment, improve quality and drive continuous improvement. Conduct a formal service review each term with the school / business unit, present support performance, identify opportunities and risks, and develop areas for improvement and investment. Identify and champion school/business improvement requirements associated with technology, ensuring alignment with Group, Regional and Country Policies and Standards. Attend and represent IT at School, POD, and Regional meetings (Including School Governance in Autumn and Summer Term). Identify, document, and define critical services / processes and associated KPIs to be measured. Create periodic dashboards, scorecards and reports to demonstrate IT performance against SLA / KPI. Define and maintain a list of all IT services and applications in use for allocated schools / business units as part of the IT service catalogue. Maintain site documentation (technical, financial, and legal), ensuring the accuracy of information is preserved, kept up to date, and readily available to colleagues. Plan and manage all changes to IT services to ensure they are approved, deployed effectively, and have appropriate support agreements in place. Manage service problems and customer complaints through to resolution, engaging / updating where required with Executives and School Leadership Team members. Facilitate periodic auditing of all IT hardware, software, services, and user accounts within a school/business unit to ensure accuracy of data held in the ITSM/CMDB. Build, Manage and Develop a team of highly skilled School IT Technicians who work in the allocated schools / business units. Collaborate with the EdTech team to ensure technology and associated support in schools is aligned. Ensure all support incidents and requests allocated to technicians are correctly assigned and prioritised to ensure efficient resolution of 2nd line IT work within agreed SLAs. Provide technical escalation support and/or assist IT colleagues in troubleshooting faults To own and manage all Significant and Major Incidents in your assigned schools / business units; especially communication, incident review and follow up actions. Conduct periodic appraisals of team members, setting objectives, identify areas for development and facilitate training. Implement and monitor the adoption of ITIL process with specific focus on Stakeholder, Incident, Change, Problem and Asset Management. Support and/or manage projects and initiatives as directed by the European IT Director or European IT Service Delivery Manager. IT Management & Leadership IT Support environment (2nd & 3rd line support) ITSM tools and methodology ITIL practice and methodology Team Management (including Matrix Management of staff) Supporting diverse / remote businesses Education or similar sector Windows Desktop & Server MAC Desktop & Server Server Rooms & Cloud Services Device Management (e.g. InTune / JAMF) Network technologies and protocols Cyber Security Business Systems (e.g. Finance, MIS, CRM) Exceptional customer service and communication skills, including written and verbal. Excellent interpersonal skills including communicating effectively and professionally with people at all levels of the organisation. Ability to adjust communication style (especially in terms of language) to impart technical information to non-IT colleagues. Strong leadership ability and team spirit with a can-do attitude. Self-motivation, effective time management and the ability to work unsupervised. Must be able to use initiative and work under pressure, consistently employing a customer centric approach. Part of the role will be based on site in Central London for 4 days a week and the remaining day will be remote. The salary for this position if £50K - £55K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

IT Senior Systems Support Engineer Our Client is a Bank based in the City of London, are looking to recruit an IT Senior Systems Support Engineer ideally with at least 5 to 7 years of experience in IT ideally from within the banking financial industry. You will be working in a small team managing the day-to-day technology infrastructure to ensure that the Bank can operate efficiently. The Client would like the following key skills: CCNP level networking Solarwinds – Service Desk Software experience Experience of Pal Alto firewalls Firemon – Network Security Devices and Policy Management Experience of Avaya PABX systems Responsible for the maintenance of the IT infrastructure of the Bank by providing first line support of software, hardware and networking that incudes installation, configuration and troubleshooting Manage day to day operational aspects of a project and scope To design, plan and deploy IT projects to enhance the existing IT infrastructure and also any applications required by the bank. End User Computing support for all staff. Coordinator between the London Users and Group IT Security on all requests for systems access and to ensure that such permissions are provided promptly, are regularly updated and that the Group Access Matrix Protocol is followed at all times Preserve the Assets of the Bank by implementing Disaster Recovery and back up procedures and ensuring that the standards comply with Group requirements Provide IT support to ensure the smooth running of daily and periodic reports for the London Compliance team to ensure adherence to the Anti Money Laundering Provisions Overall networking equipment monitoring (i.e. Network Switches, Firewall and other appliances) and support To plan and carry out maintenance checks to ensure IT Operations, infrastructures are running smoothly and ensure daily routine task completeness To maintain the AYAYA PABX system and to ensure that the recording system is always up and running at all times The following is a list of technical skills required for the role: Technical/Functional skills Proficient in common operating systems Windows 10, Windows Server 2016 and above Redhat Linux based Operating System Software proficiency VMWare v6.7 and above Veeam Backup and Replication Symantec Endpoint Protection Symantec Endpoint Encryption ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus Microsoft Office 365 Networking (IT) Cisco Switches and Routers Palo Alto Firewalls LAN/WAN Routing Hardware Dell PowerEdge Servers Dell PowerVault SAN Storage Project management Data analysis Personal skills (Soft Competencies [Core/Leadership]) Strong interpersonal skills Strong written and verbal communication skills (in English) Strong stakeholder engagement Bachelor or Master’s degree or professional qualification in relevant discipline (IT/Information Systems/Computer Science/Technology/Programming/Information Science/System Engineering/Computing) The salary for this role is in the range £55K - £65K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

**3 DAYS A WEEK ONSITE IN NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, REQUIRES SC CLEARANCE** As a Content Designer, you will be responsible for shaping the product strategy and designing the content with a focus on how to serve the audience with pertinent information and optimal user experience. You will utilize audience research and analyze data to drive content placement. You are expected to be a subject matter expert, collaborate and manage the team to perform effectively. You will be responsible for team decisions, engage with multiple teams, and contribute to key decisions. Additionally, you will provide solutions to problems for your immediate team and across multiple teams. Advanced proficiency in Product Development is required. Advanced proficiency in Digital Content Solution, Content Planning & Distribution Strategy, Content Assessment, and Content Creation is suggested. Conduct thorough audience research to inform content strategy and design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on content goals. Analyze performance metrics to continuously improve content effectiveness. Develop innovative content solutions that enhance user experience. Lead brainstorming sessions to generate creative ideas for content development." 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.

Assurance Lead Inside IR35 Southampton 1-2 times per month SC Cleared This role requires cross-discipline knowledge of information systems, with the ability to both work at a strategic level and engage at a technical level, with stakeholders and developers. The role requires extensive cross-Enterprise engagement both internal and external, and as such requires excellent verbal and written communication skills. The assurance position covers the full spectrum of ensuring the compliance of the information systems infrastructure services, including requirements analysis; full-systems lifecycle assurance; cyber security assurance; planning; and documenting. The Engineer will be responsible for the creation of the Service and/or the Security Assurance Arguments; and support the development of the evidence to substantiate the arguments within the Case Reports. Due to the nature of the role and timescales involved, candidates will need to have a current (or recently lapsed, not expired) SC clearance. Responsibilities: · Develop and maintain assurance documentation related to assurance planning; requirements and evidence item mapping; and Service and Security assurance case reports. · Liaise with end client and delivery Teams to ensure that assurance requirements are captured, agreed and met throughout concept, design/development, production, in-service/utilisation, support and retirement. · Maintain regular, continuous contact with all stakeholders to ensure that compliance responsibilities are clearly understood and appropriate actions are carried out in good time. Essential: Substantial cross-discipline experience of Information Systems, including Information Systems security; plus: · Experience of Information Assurance or Governance · Experience carrying out investigations and writing reports · Excellent communication skills to build relationships with and influence stakeholders both internally and externally Desirable: Experience of any or all of the following: · Enterprise Architecture · Cyber Security · Safety Critical Systems Please send in your 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.

Graduate Firmware Engineer Salisbury - Hybrid £32,500 - £37,500 + Training + Progression + Holiday + Pension This is an excellent opportunity for a Graduate Embedded Design/Firmware Engineer to join a company that offers great progression channels and is a market leader established over 50 years. This company is an industry leader offering a variety of electronic tools for precise measurement and data recording. They even create custom electronics for unique needs and are known for user-friendly tools, making them a go-to business for environmental monitoring. This wide range of electronic products is then supplied to many sectors, giving them a global reach. In this varied role, you will be responsible for developing firmware applications primarily in C, while undertaking schematic designs and verification, and working with clients to specify and deliver custom projects. Additionally, contributing to company-wide improvement of software applications for existing products and ensuring all products are designed and documented in accordance with the company quality system is essential. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded C firmware development and analog interface design. Experience with communication technologies such as RS232, I2C, etc. is a key skill required to be successful within this role. Additionally, you will be proficient in using IDE tools, in-circuit debuggers, emulators, and laboratory equipment for hardware debugging. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Embedded Design/Firmware Engineer to join a market-leading company in a varied and exciting role. The Role: Firmware Development Schematic Design & Verification Client Project Delivery Quality Assurance & Process Improvement The Person: Proven track record in Embedded C Firmware Development Knowledge of Communication Protocols (RS232, I2C, etc.) Based locally or able to commute to Salisbury No Smoking or Vaping Reference Number: BBBH264424 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.

Our client is looking for a Technical Writer with banking experince for one of their customers on a 12 month initial contract with travel to site in Knutsford twice a week and rest working form home. This role would require working through a umbrella company. We are seeking a skilled Technical Writer to create clear, concise, and comprehensive documentation for our products, services, and internal processes. The ideal candidate will have excellent writing skills, the ability to understand complex technical concepts, and experience translating technical information into user-friendly content for various audiences. Required Skills and Experience - Experience in technical writing, preferably in software or technology industries - Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with meticulous attention to detail - Strong ability to understand complex technical concepts and explain them clearly - Experience with documentation tools and content management systems - Familiarity with markup languages (HTML, Markdown, etc.) - Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously - Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - Experience working in Agile development environments - Banking/Finance sector experince 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.

As a senior network engineer you would be expected to have a good working knowledge of the following network technologies: Cisco ASA Palo Alto Firewalls Big IP (F5) Network Protocols Cisco Switching, Routing, Security and wireless technologies Knowledge of Virtual Environments and virtual network solutions, (i.e. VMWare, Azure) Oversee IT operations that protect millions A natural-born leader, you’ll help develop a team of engineers – from setting direction, to coaching individuals, and driving high performance. Balancing people management with hands-on technical work, you’ll manage and prioritise day-to-day tasks while ensuring requirements are met and incidents are resolved quickly. Where issues are complex or unprecedented, you’ll bring your expertise and initiative to find solutions that stick. You’ll work closely with project managers, developers, incident, and problem managers, as well as external suppliers, translating technical terminology and building trusted relationships. Whether optimising systems, escalating service issues, or producing high and low-level documentation, you’ll communicate clearly and with authority. Always looking for ways to improve, you’ll spot patterns, address recurring issues, and recommend process enhancements that raise the standard of technical services. You’ll mentor junior colleagues, share your expertise, and support senior engineers when needed – all while maintaining your own professional growth, keeping pace with the latest technologies and best practices. Bring your technical expertise to support essential public operations You’re confident working in secure, complex environments and bring a strong background in networking and infrastructure. From firewalls to cloud platforms, you’re comfortable designing, configuring, and supporting solutions that keep systems resilient. Detail matters to you. Whether you’re managing protocols or troubleshooting across networks, you’ll bring precision and reliability to everything you do. You’re also comfortable producing documentation, reporting on key performance measures, and sharing your knowledge with others. Adaptable, proactive, and always developing your skills, you’ll bring both technical expertise and leadership to everything you do. The support you need to grow your career Working with us, you’ll help keep people, information, and assets safe around the world. It’s a role you can feel proud of, and we aim to make every part of your career just as rewarding. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do and all you need. All our employees have to be security cleared to the highest level, so you’ll need to undergo a comprehensive vetting process before joining. Some of these roles require SC and some will require DV vetting. You can find out more about vetting on our website. And if you have a specific preference you can outline this on your application form. You can find out more about vetting at To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures, and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation. Candidates who are judged to be close to meeting the criteria may be considered for other positions in FCDO Services which may be at a lower grade, but have a potential skills match

Enterprise Architect - Contract Opportunity in LondonJoin Our Client's Team We are currently seeking an accomplished Enterprise Architect to join our client on a contract basis in London. This is a unique opportunity to work with a reputable organisation within the public healthcare sector, where your expertise will play a key role in shaping and executing architectural strategies. The role is outside IR35 with an attractive daily rate of £685. Key Responsibilities Establish Architecture Capability: Develop and implement sustainable architecture frameworks and methodologies. Establish Architecture Vision: Define and communicate a clear, strategic vision that aligns with organisational objectives. Developing Architecture Content: Collaborate with stakeholders to create comprehensive architecture artefacts that guide project success. Migration Planning: Strategically design and facilitate seamless transitions for system or technology migrations. Apply Now Please contact David at with your up-to-date CV and I'll get in contact if relevant. 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 Real, please visit Real Staffing, 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

IT Systems Support Engineer Our Client is a Bank based in Central London, are looking to recruit an IT Systems Support Engineer ideally with at least 2 years of experience in IT within the financial industry and overall 5 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. Responsible for the maintenance of the IT infrastructure of the Bank by providing first line support of software, hardware and networking that incudes installation, configuration and troubleshooting Manage day to day operational aspects of a project and scope To design, plan and deploy IT projects to enhance the existing IT infrastructure and also any applications required by the bank. End User Computing support for all staff. Coordinator between the London Users and Group IT Security on all requests for systems access and to ensure that such permissions are provided promptly, are regularly updated and that the Group Access Matrix Protocol is followed at all times Preserve the Assets of the Bank by implementing Disaster Recovery and back up procedures and ensuring that the standards comply with Group requirements Provide IT support to ensure the smooth running of daily and periodic reports for the London Compliance team to ensure adherence to the Anti Money Laundering Provisions Undertake Data Extraction for reporting requirements for all the other stakeholders at the bank To monitor the CCTV, telephony systems and door access systems and to ensure that they are well maintained with proper backup and that relevant maintenance procedures are applied Overall networking equipment monitoring (i.e. Network Switches, Firewall and other appliances) and support To plan and carry out maintenance checks to ensure IT Operations, infrastructures are running smoothly and ensure daily routine task completeness To maintain and ensure that the BCP site is always ready for continuous bank operations To maintain the branch PABX system and to ensure that the recording system is always up and running at all times The following is a list of technical skills required for the role: Technical/Functional skills Proficient in common operating systems Windows 10, Windows Server 2016 and above Redhat Linux based Operating System Software proficiency VMWare v6.7 and above Veeam Backup and Replication Symantec Endpoint Protection Symantec Endpoint Encryption ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus Microsoft Office 365 Networking (IT) Cisco Switches and Routers Fortigate Firewalls LAN/WAN Routing Hardware Dell PowerEdge Servers Dell PowerVault SAN Storage Project management Data analysis Personal skills (Soft Competencies [Core/Leadership]) Strong interpersonal skills Strong written and verbal communication skills (in English) Strong stakeholder engagement Bachelor or Master’s degree or professional qualification in relevant discipline (IT/Information Systems/Computer Science/Technology/Programming/Information Science/System Engineering/Computing) The salary for this role is in the range £35K - £40K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Job Title: Security Associate - Assurance Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing Working in security assurance you will be engaged in the business supplier lifecycle, undertaking business risk analysis, audit and assurance activities within BAE Systems and the Supply Chain and compliance enforcement Liaising with customers and partners across the business and traveling to various supplier sites within the UK, occasional Non UK Facilitating Specialist Working Groups drawing subject matter expertise from the business and customer to develop and improve information security policies and practices to deploy within BAE and the supply chain Consulting with major programmes and IT projects to ensure they comply with information security policies Monitoring of information security controls in the supply chain against government policy and contractual obligations to ensure their effective operation Investigating contraventions of information security policies, providing recommendations on resolution and future preventative and improvement actions Developing and maintaining appropriate Information Security and Security Processes Your skills and experiences Essential: Valid UK Driving License Communication skills, with the ability to adapt these skills to different circumstances and across of levels of the enterprise Experience/knowledge of auditing and assessments and report writing skills Desirable: Cyber security Experience ISO27001 Lead Auditor 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 Security Assurance team You will be operating across all areas of security, internally and externally, across a very diverse and complex business. There will be opportunities to develop security professional skills and gain further knowledge and experience. You will be working in partnership with the business areas to ensure effective relationships between the boat programmes and security are maintained. This is a great opportunity to get exposure across the business working with a variety of stakeholders and being able to influence the security aspects of all future submarine products. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. #LI-CB1 #LI-hybrid