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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 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.

Programme Manager – Milton Keynes Our Client is looking to recruit a Programme Manager with at least 10 years experience in IT having come up the ranks. Formal Prince 2 / Agile / PMP or similar qualifications to Practitioner level. A minimum of 7 to 10 years broad based project management experience – from implementing applications to infrastructure. Must have experience of the full project lifecycle from business engagement, ideation and planning, through delivery (design, build, test) to implementation Keen, enthusiastic and outgoing personality with the ability to engage with the user community and management. There will be some UK travel required and international travel is possible in future. The base for this assignment will be Milton Keynes with travel to sites in the UK and Asia. Contract assignment duration will be 6 months initially. The rate will be circa £600 to £750 per day dependent on experience– although the Client may go higher exceptional candidates. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate in Euros and your availability.

Project Manager with Experience of Data Our Client is looking to recruit an exceptionally talented Project Manager with at least 5 to 10 years experience as Project Manager with full project life-cycle experience. Formal project management and enterprise data qualifications such as Togaf 9 or Prince 2 would be very useful for this role. You must have at least 3 years experience of systems, data migration (ETL), Master Data Management, and Enterprise Data architecture design and deployment. With strong interpersonal skills to engage with key business stakeholders and secure Master Data Ownership Must have full project life-cycle experience. Milton Keynes based and must be within easy commute. Some UK travel required and international travel possible in future The duration of the contract will be 6 months initially. The rate will be dependent on experience - £350 - £400 per day. Please send your CV to us in Word format to apply for this position.

Project Manager Truro (multi-site, travel across the region) 3 month contract - Inside IR35 £20.38 per hour Excellent opportunity for a Project Manager to join a large-scale digital transformation programme where you will deliver high-impact projects that improve services across a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. In this role you will manage multiple concurrent projects (some complex and high value), taking full ownership from initiation through delivery and post-implementation review. You'll work closely with internal teams and third-party suppliers to ensure solutions are delivered on time, to budget, and to agreed quality standards, with a smooth handover into support and strong user adoption. This role would suit a Project Manager with structured delivery experience (PRINCE2 / APM / Agile), confident communicating with varied audiences and comfortable leading change in a fast-paced environment. The Role: * Manage end-to-end delivery of multiple digital / IT projects across different service areas * Produce and own core project documentation (plans, RAID, budgets, reporting, governance packs) * Lead multi-disciplinary teams and suppliers to deliver milestones, manage scope, and resolve issues * Oversee quality, testing, implementation, handover into BAU and benefits realisation The Person: * Proven Project Manager experience delivering projects on time, to quality and within budget * Formal PM qualification (PRINCE2 / APM / Agile) with strong governance and documentation skills * Confident stakeholder manager, able to influence and communicate with mixed technical/non-technical audiences * Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across multiple sites (occasional out-of-hours work as required) Reference Number: BBBH269302 To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

IT Security Manager Our Client is a large international organisation who are looking to recruit an IT Security Manager with at least 5 to 8 years proven expertise. Provide advice, support and guidance to all Company Corporate functions to assist them to maintain and improve their information security maturity. To work collaboratively with all areas of the Company Corporate and build networks and relationships to promote Information Security. Act as subject matter expert on for IT Security, including legal and regulatory compliance Advise Company Corporate functions on how to achieve the required controls and assist with solutions to support them. Eg Support in the development of standards and their application in line with Group security policies. Participate in Company BU’s Projects giving support, guidance, control validation and overall security assurance. This could also involve sitting on major project steering committees. Support and encourage the ethos and methodology of security by design. Aid GRC to build, implement and facilitate a mechanism to aid BU’s to assess and measure their security compliance to policies. Drive the development of BU/Divisional security roadmaps. Giving oversight of key non-conformities to feed into the CISO roadmap. Coach, train and educate the Company IT and Functions to up skill and increase the security maturity in BU’s. Be an active member of the Company’s IS Security community, contributing to and leveraging the experience and lessons learned from other BU’s Produce, implement and standardise protocol and guidance material to support Business unit activities – examples – Asset register templates, third party due-diligence. Facilitate and chair the security working group meetings Engage and manage third party relationships to support the Company and its affiliates Aid Procurement and the tendering process Raising the security baseline controls and standardising where it makes sense to do so. Understanding the different business requirements and aligning to their objectives Support Security operations to continuously improve information security awareness across the group, including phishing campaigns and associated reporting Experience Experience in an information security risk leadership role within a large organisation. Confident in presenting, discussing and championing ideas and concepts with senior stakeholders. Experience of running information security risk governance processes and structures Familiarity with relevant industry standards for information security (e.g. ISO27001, NIST CSF) Experience of creating, implementing and assessing against information security policies and standards Creativity Able to analyse complex, ambiguous problems and summarise clearly with a view to establishing practical solutions Able to “bridge the gap” between technologists and business-people, bringing to life information security risks to the business, while maintaining a pragmatic outlook on likelihood and impact of the risk and cost/complexity of the mitigation. Ensuring initiatives/programmes are anchored in best practice whilst still being highly practical/pragmatic. Ability to defuse situations and resolve conflict to a win-win outcome Influence others understand their views and agree ways of working that are acceptable to all parties. Business acumen to understand business risks and the information security implications Able to identify when information security risks need to be escalated to achieve the right level of management visibility. Able to prioritise security risks and controls, differentiating the essential from the “nice to have”. Able to judge how to communicate messages to people to maximise buy-in and/or understanding. Able to analyse data with rigour & reach sound conclusions Can assess when further data gathering, or analysis will bring diminishing returns. Can place appropriate weight on prevailing (sometimes conflicting) evidence. Support and manage budget Responsibility Responsibility of information security incident management Responsibility for security assessments and assurance activities (e.g. penetration testing) and when to use them. Oversee and management of security compliance management and reporting in relation to any relevant regulatory or legal requirements Operational responsibility of management of third parties Responsibility for managing change management around project and change leadership. Able to judge the political and other people aspects of a situation, and tailor messages and approach to bring people along. Able to work with others, setting challenging but realistic targets for team members, and through coaching and appropriate guidance, securing a successful outcome. A positive collegiate approach to developing relationships and networks at all levels across the Company and the gravitas to work persuasively with senior stakeholders. Is aware of different styles of stakeholders and can adjust own leadership style successfully to bridge any gaps. The Client and the role is based in Central London – and you will be required to be in the office at least 3 days week. The salary for this position will be £75K + £85K plus Benefits. Please do send your CV to us in Word format for this exciting new position along with your salary and availability.

Key Responsibilities Shutdown Planning & Preparation Lead the full planning lifecycle for a site-wide shutdown, including scope definition, schedule development, risk assessments, and cost estimation. Work closely with engineering, maintenance, operations, and HSE teams to build a robust and compliant plan. Develop detailed execution schedules using appropriate planning tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project). Identify critical-path activities and optimise resource allocation to minimise downtime. Ensure all materials, permits, manpower, and equipment are organised ahead of execution. Execution Management Oversee day-to-day shutdown activities, ensuring safety, quality, cost, and schedule targets are met. Provide strong on-site leadership to contractors, maintenance teams, and engineering personnel. Ensure compliance with COMAH safety case requirements and site-level process safety standards. Manage progress reporting, daily coordination meetings, and live problem resolution. Support statutory inspections, mechanical integrity checks, and commissioning phases. Safety & Compliance Champion a zero‑harm culture across the shutdown workforce. Lead safety briefings, toolbox talks, and permit-to-work processes. Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with LOTO, isolations, confined space procedures, and hot work controls. Support and participate in incident investigations and safety audits. Commercial & Financial Control Manage shutdown budgets, track spending, and control scope changes. Work with procurement teams to manage contractor contracts, variations, and invoicing. Maintain accurate financial reporting against forecast. Documentation & Handover Ensure all shutdown documentation is accurately completed and handed over. Oversee QA/QC checks, inspection records, and technical documentation. Support plant commissioning and return-to-service processes. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience delivering major shutdowns or turnarounds in the chemical, refinery, or high‑hazard process industries . Strong maintenance background (mechanical, electrical, or multi‑skilled). Demonstrable understanding of COMAH regulations and process safety principles. Experience leading large contractor teams in a high‑pressure shutdown environment. Skilled in shutdown planning tools (Primavera P6 or MS Project). Strong ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and maintain clear communication across departments. Excellent problem‑solving capability, especially under time‑critical conditions. Ability to manage budgets, track spend, and report financial performance. Strong documentation, QA/QC, and handover management skills. Desirable Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree). NEBOSH or IOSH certification. Experience with statutory inspections and pressure systems regulations. Experience on top-tier COMAH sites. 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

Exciting Opportunity: Project Manager (Water Sector)Join Our Client's Dynamic Team We are seeking a motivated and experienced Project Manager to join our client's team in delivering an impactful £5.5 billion programme as part of the United Utilities (UU) AMP8-9 initiative. This contract role is based across the North West and Cumbria and offers an exciting chance to lead significant projects in the water sector, working closely with key stakeholders and partners. Your Key Responsibilities Deliver innovative project management, design, construction, and commissioning services for major water-sector initiatives. Oversee a major project or a portfolio of projects across the North West and Cumbria, ensuring successful and timely delivery. Establish and maintain strong relationships with United Utilities, supply chain members, and strategic partners to drive project success. Strengths You'll Bring Project execution expertise: Skilled in planning, managing, and executing complex projects with attention to quality and deadlines. Relationship-building: Ability to foster partnerships with stakeholders ensuring effective communication and collaboration. Why Apply? If you're looking to make an impact in the water sector and work on transformative projects, we want to hear from you. Take the next step in your career and contribute to a high-value programme with a leading client in the field. Apply Today! Don't miss the chance to join a forward-thinking team. Contact us now to learn more and submit your application! 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 Progressive please visit Progressive Recruitment, 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

Technical IT Manager Our Client a financial institution with offices in Reading, are looking to recruit an IT Manager to manage the infrastructure and technology for the company. You must be hands-on and have at least 7 to 10 years proven track record. The following are a list of functions for this position: Monitoring and management of the relationship with the managed service provider, including performance against SLAs, charges for non-standard items, complaints, changes to service System changes (software upgrades, introduction of new systems Non-standard requests (new software requests, different/more powerful laptops, etc) Acquisitions of businesses - guidance on how to absorb people and systems Security system monitoring - interpreting and managing output from the SOC (security operations centre) Software licensing (Microsoft, Mimecast, other systems (time recording, billing, marketing, etc) Change management (internal authorisation for significant system changes) Assistance to senior management in relation to IT issues (for example, integration with a new time/billing system) Response to technological change (e.g. major updates to Microsoft software, introduction of AI-based systems) Accreditation for security certificates (Cyber Essentials Plus, possibly ISO 27001) Assistance with AAF and other audits Management of joiner/leaver process Business continuity plan & disaster recovery This is a hybrid position with 2 to 3 days in the office at the offices in Reading. The salary for this position is circa £60K to £80K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Role Summary The Construction Project Manager is responsible for the end‑to‑end delivery of 1-2 live construction projects, overseeing every phase from project launch to final handover. This is a client‑facing, site‑based role requiring strong leadership, technical construction expertise, and the ability to drive programme, quality, safety, and cost performance. The post holder leads site management teams, coordinates subcontractors and internal stakeholders, and represents the business professionally to clients and external partners. Key Responsibilities 1. Pre‑Construction & Project Setup Establish new projects using company processes, documentation, and standard templates. Produce a detailed construction programme aligned with contractual requirements. Prepare SHEQ documentation (including notices and construction phase plans) with support from project/site management. Work with the Quantity Surveyor to develop procurement schedules, review subcontractor proposals, and align prelim strategies. Input into design release schedules working with the design team. Arrange and lead project launch meetings, design coordination sessions, and subcontractor pre‑let meetings. Schedule and manage all required pre‑commencement surveys (e.g., dilapidations, drainage). Review planning, environmental, BREEAM, CCS, EPC/SBEM, and other compliance obligations. 2. On‑Site Project Management Monitor and update the construction programme weekly, taking corrective action when necessary. Oversee design development to ensure alignment with programme, specification, and contractual scope. Conduct regular site visits to assess progress, quality standards, and compliance. Prepare monthly project reports and present at internal project review meetings. Collaborate closely with the QS to manage procurement, cost, variations, and commercial risks. Maintain strong working relationships with clients, addressing issues promptly and proactively. Ensure statutory responsibilities, accreditations, and compliance (CCS, BREEAM, H&S) are met. Manage delay notices and maintain accurate site records to support entitlement claims. 3. Project Completion & Close‑Out Develop a completion programme with site/project managers. Ensure all documentation required for project completion is produced, checked, and delivered. Oversee compilation of O&M manuals, H&S files, and all project handover materials. Manage snagging activities from practical completion through to client handover. Ensure all company plant, equipment, and assets are correctly returned and recorded. 4. Leadership & People Management Determine site staffing needs and coordinate with senior leadership to resource the project. Foster strong collaboration between commercial, design, and construction teams. Promote teamwork, communication, and a positive work culture across site teams. 5. SHEQ Responsibilities Ensure all health, safety, environmental, and quality standards are maintained. Carry out site audits in line with company procedures. Identify non‑conformances and lead corrective and preventative actions. Monitor site activities to ensure they follow method statements, RAMS, and programmes. Promote a safe working environment and continuous improvement in SHEQ performance. Skills, Knowledge & Personal Attributes Technical Knowledge Strong understanding of construction methodologies, detailing, and site operations. Ability to interpret technical drawings and identify buildability concerns. Understanding of procurement processes, commercial interfaces, and contractual obligations. Knowledge of company and industry standards for Safety, Health, Environment & Quality. Leadership & Behavioural Attributes Ability to motivate, support, and lead site teams effectively. Collaborative team player who shares expertise and supports colleagues. Takes ownership, delivers on commitments, and meets deadlines consistently. Positive, solutions‑focused mindset with a proactive approach to problem‑solving. Strong communication, client engagement, and stakeholder management skills. Experience & Qualifications Essential Experience 10-15 years of varied construction experience, ideally across multiple project types. Strong background in managing full project lifecycles. Solid understanding of SHEQ legislation and its practical site application. Hands‑on experience producing and managing construction programmes. Proven ability to lead project teams and influence stakeholders. Desired Experience High IT literacy, especially with project management software and digital tools. Familiarity with BREEAM, CCS, EPC/SBEM or similar compliance frameworks. Essential Qualifications SMSTS certification. Professional construction management qualification or equivalent experience. 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

Technical Programme Manager – Milton Keynes Our Client is looking to recruit a Technical Programme Manager with at least 10 years experience in IT having come up the ranks. Must have expertise to manage and oversee the technical processes, enhancements, upgrades and installation of new software and processes. You need to demonstrate strong technical project/programme manager with previous hands-on of networks or platforms Formal Prince 2 / Agile / PMP or similar qualifications to Practitioner level. A minimum of 7 to 10 years broad based project management experience – from implementing applications to infrastructure. Must have experience of the full project lifecycle from business engagement, ideation and planning, through delivery (design, build, test) to implementation Keen, enthusiastic and outgoing personality with the ability to engage with the user community and management. There will be some UK travel required and international travel is possible in future. The base for this assignment will be Milton Keynes with travel to sites in the UK and Asia. Contract assignment duration will be 6 months initially. The rate will be circa £600 to £750 per day dependent on experience– although the Client may go higher exceptional candidates. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate in Euros and your availability.

Infrastructure Project Manager Our Client is looking to recruit an Infrastructure Project Manager with at least 5 to 7 years solid expertise to manage and oversee the technical processes. Must be someone has been through the cycle from 1st to 3rd line support and subsequently moved in to project management. You will be involved with project planning and delivering upgrades to hardware and software. Must be familiar with Active Directory and server 2013. An excellent manager and be able to lead and direct a team of techies. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels. The Client has sites scattered across the UK and therefore there will be travel required to meet various teams and heads of departments. The duration of this contract assignment is 6 months. The rate will be negotiable. The role will be based in Milton Keynes. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

Project Manager with Applications Our Client is looking to recruit a seasoned Project Manager with at least 5 to 8 years experience in IT having come up the ranks from a Business Analyst or a Software Developer. For this role the Client is keen to recruit a Project Manager with knowledge of working a variety of applications - as this role will will focus on application development and the crossover to technology and infrastructure. Formal Prince 2 / Agile / PMP or similar qualifications to Practitioner level would be very useful. A minimum of 5 to 8 years broad based project management experience – from implementing applications to infrastructure. Must have experience of the full project lifecycle from business engagement, ideation and planning, through delivery (design, build, test) to implementation Keen, enthusiastic and outgoing personality with the ability to engage with the user community and management. Any experience of working in the educational sector on education projects would be very handy. There will be some UK travel required and international travel is possible in future. Milton Keynes base and must be within easy commute. This is an exciting new role - and the chance to join an expanding team and the Client is keen to recruit a Project Manager with a variety of skills and to be flexible in the type of projects that you will be involved with. The salary for this role is expected to be in the range £45K - £60K – although the Client may go higher exceptional candidates. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Junior Project Manager Our Client is looking to recruit a Junior Project Manager with at least 3 year experience in IT having come up the ranks from a Business Analyst or a Software Developer. Formal Prince 2 / Agile / PMP or similar qualifications to Practitioner level. A minimum of 3 to 5 years broad based project management experience – from implementing applications to infrastructure. Must have experience of the full project lifecycle from business engagement, ideation and planning, through delivery (design, build, test) to implementation Keen, enthusiastic and outgoing personality with the ability to engage with the user community and management. There will be some UK travel required and international travel is possible in future. Milton Keynes base and must be within easy commute. The salary for this role is expected to be in the range £35K - £40K – although the Client may go higher exceptional candidates. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Technical Project Manager - London Our Client is looking to recruit a Technical Project Manager with at least 5 to 10 years expertise of leading teams of BA’s and programmers and supporting Clients. Must have excellent customer skills. Must be fluent in Mandarin and English. The position can be based in London, Asia or USA. You must have a sound background of expertise of working within the investment banking projects as a Project Manager. There will be occasional travel to Guangzhou China – so you must be able to travel to China with no passport restrictions. Maybe only one or two customer trips plus virtual. Technology we are supporting is leading edge so PM has to act as shoulder to cry on and compliance personality. This is an 8 month contract. Rate will be dependent on experience – but in the range £400 - £450 per day. The role will be working from home – and home can be Europe, America or Asia. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your availability and daily rate in GBP.

EU IT Solution Manager To be part of the IT Leadership Team and working closely with the European IT Director in supporting the transformation of the IT department to deliver quality IT services and associated support to our businesses across Europe. Accountable for the strategy, design, and deployment of technology solutions for IT systems and services across all Company European businesses to ensure they are simplified, standardised, reliable, and cost effective. Ensure that the Capacity and Availability of the IT systems and services can support core business functionality as and when it is required. Provide specialist 3rd line support when required. Define, measure and record service KPIs that will identify areas for development and deliver continuous improvement of IT services, processes, and support. Facilitate the education and development of 1st and 2nd line support teams. This role will enjoy hybrid working, splitting time between home and the IT Support Office, with occasional travel to the London office and other schools / business locations. Support the design, build and deployment of core IT systems and services: o Platforms – Physical hosts, virtual hosts (ESXi), Storage & Databases, SAAS Solutions, Monitoring, & backups. Networks – WAN, LAN, VPN, Wi-Fi, Firewalls, & Filtering. Cyber Security – Protection, Education, Audit, Disaster Recovery, & Business Continuity. • Review, develop and enhance the continued delivery of 1st class student learning through IT. • Identify and design solutions to enhance operations and solve business problems. • Support IT Teams in all activities that lead to the successful implementation of new solutions. • Direct the maintenance, monitoring and backup/restore of the European IT Services. • Facilitate the provision of 3rd line support to Europe IT Services, escalating to Group IT as required. • Manage major service incidents and problems through to resolution as directed. • ITIL process owner for Capacity and Performance; Availability; IT Service Continuity. • Provide technical escalation support and/or assist to IT colleagues in troubleshooting faults. • Support, guide and/or manage IT projects as directed by the European IT Director. • Audit and review the technical integrity of core systems and services. • Review operating efficiencies to facilitate and accommodate business growth. • Define, document and disseminate IT procedures, and standards. • Manage and maintain a knowledge base for core systems and services. • Any other reasonably requested duties. Excellent interpersonal skills including communicating effectively and professionally with people at all levels of the organisation. • Strong technical 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. • Able to demonstrate excellent analytical skills, problem solving, creative thinking and decision-making to design solutions and resolve issues. • Flexibility to work in various locations when required. IT Support environment (3rd line support) ITSM tools and methodology ITIL practice and methodology IT Project Delivery IT Architecture Must be degree educated with an ITIL Foundation. Salary for this position will be up to £60K. The position will be hybrid/remote with meetings in Central London. Please dos end your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.