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Lead UX Architect – Holborn London Our Client is a leading international consultant with offices scattered around the World. Currently, they are looking to recruit a UX Design Lead Architect for their London office. You must have be a design lead with a strong UX background, experience in Service Design and an interest in design strategy. We are looking for a seasoned, hands-on practitioner, with a can-do attitude. As a senior member of the team and design representative in the organisation, your focus will be on people – clients, users/customers, team and colleagues and on the process support and advocate for the existing systems, and with a critical eye improve upon them. You will be reporting to the Global Head of the XD Practice and programme delivery. EXPERIENCE · Senior designer with over 8 years work experience working for blue chip clients · as a Senior UX designer, Senior Product designer, UX architect, or a Service designer. · Design processes, agile development and lean UX. · Working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team. · Creating omnichannel experiences – cross-platform and cross-device solutions. · Designing enterprise level, consumer grade digital services and products. · Ability to define key metrics and evaluate project success. · Working to strict deadlines. · Proven design track record and design agency experience. · Design degree or equivalent. You will be involved in leading pitches, presentations and support proposals. Create project estimates and plans Summary of Senior UX Architect Skills required: · Provide leadership in challenging situations through clarity, tact and diplomacy. · Ability to identify and communicate the commercial impact of design decisions. · Full command of the UX process and an understanding of the Service Design process. · Visual thinking, proof of concept, rapid prototyping, storyboarding and technical skills. · Attention to detail. · Ability to quickly turn around wireframes in an iterative environment. · Proficiency in Sketch, Axure, Adobe CS, etc. · An understanding of technology. Salary for this role will be in the range £70K - £85K + Benefits. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your current salary and notice period/availability.

About the Job PHP Technical Architect Lead Developer Our Client is a specialist digital company with offices in the City London. They are looking to recruit a PHP Technical Architect Developer You must have at least 5 years software development using PHP at a senior level. Skill must include designing complex applications at a senior level as a Technical Architect using PHP and My SQL on a Linux platform. The role will involve writing specifications and working alongside the project managers with various projects. The salary will be in the region of £55,000 rising to £60,000 p.a. for truly exceptional candidates, Plus a generous “on-call” allowance and Bonus scheme. The Client is based in City London. Please send your CV to -hidden email- in Word format, along with your salary expectations and availability.

Senior Lead C# Software Developer We urgently require a Senior C# Lead Developer with at least 5 to 10 years solid expertise in developing financial systems ideally banking systems. Your experience should include extensive knowledge of developing complex financial systems in C# as Teal Leader. Any experience of SQL Server or backend database would be useful but not essential. The position will be based close to London Bridge. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and notice period.

Senior UX Lead Architect – Holborn London Our Client is a leading international consultant with offices scattered around the World. Currently, they are looking to recruit a UX Design Lead Architect for their London office. You must have be a design lead with a strong UX background, experience in Service Design and an interest in design strategy. We are looking for a seasoned, hands-on practitioner, with a can-do attitude. As a senior member of the team and design representative in the organisation, your focus will be on people – clients, users/customers, team and colleagues and on the process support and advocate for the existing systems, and with a critical eye improve upon them. You will be reporting to the Global Head of the XD Practice and programme delivery. EXPERIENCE · Senior designer with over 8 years work experience working for blue chip clients · as a Senior UX designer, Senior Product designer, UX architect, or a Service designer. · Design processes, agile development and lean UX. · Working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team. · Creating omnichannel experiences – cross-platform and cross-device solutions. · Designing enterprise level, consumer grade digital services and products. · Ability to define key metrics and evaluate project success. · Working to strict deadlines. · Proven design track record and design agency experience. · Design degree or equivalent. You will be involved in leading pitches, presentations and support proposals. Create project estimates and plans Summary of Senior UX Architect Skills required: · Provide leadership in challenging situations through clarity, tact and diplomacy. · Ability to identify and communicate the commercial impact of design decisions. · Full command of the UX process and an understanding of the Service Design process. · Visual thinking, proof of concept, rapid prototyping, storyboarding and technical skills. · Attention to detail. · Ability to quickly turn around wireframes in an iterative environment. · Proficiency in Sketch, Axure, Adobe CS, etc. · An understanding of technology. Salary for this role will be in the range £65K - £85K + Benefits. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your current salary and notice period/availability.

Senior Sales Lead with Energy and Energy Infrastructure ESG Our Client is looking to recruit a Senior Sales Lead ideally with experience of working within the Energy sector to include ESG. You will have at least 7 to 10 years experience in Sales. We are seeking a dynamic and proactive professional to drive global growth in the sector, capturing major logo new clients, build and significantly expand existing key accounts, and use their network to leverage relationships with both new and existing clients and partners. With a focus on Energy and Energy Infrastructure, your primary objective is to leverage your knowledge in environmental impact assessments and “license to operate” clients, to drive growth and expand the adoption of our nature and biodiversity solutions. This is an outbound role that will require travel to industry events and conferences. While specific experience in biodiversity is not essential, success in this role will be supported by a solid understanding of environmental impact assessments, corporate sustainability, ESG practices, and the unique challenges and opportunities within this key sector. Your ability to deliver measurable client value and achieve positive business outcomes is essential. Key Outcomes Grow Revenue, capturing major logo new clients, building and significantly expanding existing key accounts. Increase adoption of our digital solutions with enterprise clients. Optimise overall Gross Margin on eDNA business while reflecting client needs and scale of opportunities Improve Customer Retention on key cohorts and improve the quality of earnings with larger orders and multi-year projects Upgrade and enhance the Go to Market strategy for this sector Deliver monthly Forecast Reports that are reasonably accurate Key Responsibilities Revenue Growth: Maximize Revenue and Growth: Drive significant increases in account revenue and expand our client base. Identify and Capture Opportunities: Leverage your knowledge of sustainability within the sector to proactively discover and capitalize on new business opportunities within existing accounts, transforming them into long-term revenue streams. Deliver Tangible Value: Ensure clients experience significant ROI from our biodiversity solutions, empowering them to lead in sustainable practices. Customer Relationship Management: Cultivate Strong Client Relationships: Establish and maintain deep, trust-based relationships with key clients, promoting the adoption of innovative biodiversity technologies. Drive Client Success: Regularly engage with clients to ensure their sustainability objectives are met, fostering long-term retention and account growth. Sentiment and Value Enhancement: Enhance Client Satisfaction: Continuously monitor and improve client satisfaction and loyalty, providing insights to inform product development and operational enhancements. Upsell and Cross-Sell: Use your understanding of sector needs to identify and execute opportunities to expand the value of each account through upselling and cross-selling relevant services and solutions. Account Coordination: Ensure Seamless Project Delivery: Oversee the successful delivery of all projects with your key accounts, ensuring timely completion, budget adherence, and client satisfaction. Maximize Account Potential: Understand client structures and decision-making processes to unlock additional business opportunities, such as different business units or additional regions. Sector Expertise: Expand Market Presence: Utilize your expertise in the sector to broaden our market presence and drive conversations around biodiversity solutions. Utilize Industry Knowledge: Apply your deep understanding of the regulatory landscape (e.g., CSRD/ISSB/ IPIECA Sustainability Framework/ EDP Renewables Framework) to enhance client outcomes and position our biodiversity solutions as essential to their operations. Key Qualifications: Experience: Senior experience in sales management, working in impact assessments, corporate sustainability or ESG within the sectors, with a proven track record of delivering business results. Sales Excellence: Demonstrated success in driving revenue growth and expanding client bases at enterprise scale. Experience in selling environmental or business data services to sector leading brands, supply chain managers, and c-suite would be exceptionally valuable. Strategic Insight: Strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the sectors, including the impact of sustainability practices. Industry Engagement: Maintain active involvement with key industry stakeholders and bodies, enhancing our market presence and credibility within the sectors. Attend relevant events, conferences, and webinars. Presentation Skills: Confidently present our tools and products to mixed audiences both online and in person, effectively communicating the value of our solutions. This is an exciting new position with a fast growing company in the Energy ESG sector. The role will be based in Central London and is hybrid with 3 days a week in the office. The salary for this position will be in the range £60K - £80K plus OTE commission up to 50% of the base salary. 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Senior UX Lead Designer – Holborn London Our Client is a leading international consultant with offices scattered around the World. Currently, they are looking to recruit a UX Design Lead Designer for their London office. You must have be a design lead with a strong UX background, experience in Service Design and an interest in design strategy. We are looking for a seasoned, hands-on practitioner, with a can-do attitude. As a senior member of the team and design representative in the organisation, your focus will be on people – clients, users/customers, team and colleagues and on the process support and advocate for the existing systems, and with a critical eye improve upon them. You will be reporting to the Global Head of the XD Practice and programme delivery. EXPERIENCE · Senior designer with over 8 years work experience working for blue chip clients · as a Senior UX designer, Senior Product designer, UX architect, or a Service designer. · Design processes, agile development and lean UX. · Working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team. · Creating omnichannel experiences – cross-platform and cross-device solutions. · Designing enterprise level, consumer grade digital services and products. · Ability to define key metrics and evaluate project success. · Working to strict deadlines. · Proven design track record and design agency experience. · Design degree or equivalent. You will be involved in leading pitches, presentations and support proposals. Create project estimates and plans Summary of Senior UX Designer Skills required: · Provide leadership in challenging situations through clarity, tact and diplomacy. · Ability to identify and communicate the commercial impact of design decisions. · Full command of the UX process and an understanding of the Service Design process. · Visual thinking, proof of concept, rapid prototyping, storyboarding and technical skills. · Attention to detail. · Ability to quickly turn around wireframes in an iterative environment. · Proficiency in Sketch, Axure, Adobe CS, etc. · An understanding of technology. Salary for this role will be in the range £65K - £75K + Benefits. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your current salary and notice period/availability.

Project Controls Manager (SC Clearance) Derby - Hybrid working 3 days per week on site £DOE + Private Medical Insurance + Pension + Clear Progression Pathway Are you an experienced Project Controls professional looking to play a key role in delivering complex, mission-critical defence programmes within a highly regulated environment? This is a pivotal role supporting the successful delivery of large, complex programmes, with responsibility across planning, cost control, risk management and performance reporting. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and clients, operating within strict governance and assurance frameworks. You will be joining a forward-thinking digital consultancy at the forefront of innovation in the built environment, offering exposure to high-profile projects, long-term career progression and a collaborative, supportive culture. This role suits a Project Controls Manager from a defence, aerospace, nuclear or similarly regulated background who is confident working in security-sensitive environments and thrives on responsibility and accountability. The Role: *Lead project controls activities across complex defence programmes *Own planning, cost control, risk management and EVM reporting *Produce clear performance insights using tools such as P6, MSP and Power BI *Work closely with clients on-site several days per week *Operate within strict governance, assurance and contractual frameworks The Person *Significant experience in project controls on large, complex programmes *Background in defence, aerospace, nuclear, infrastructure or regulated sectors *Strong knowledge of planning, cost control, risk and earned value management *Proficient with Primavera P6, MSP, Excel and reporting tools *Eligible for or already holding UK security clearance 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.

Job Title: Head of IT Infrastructure and Cyber Security Location: Birmingham Salary: £48,822 - £56,535 per annum - SS9 Job type: Permanent, Full-time UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating. The Role: University College Birmingham is a leading institution dedicated to excellence in teaching, learning and innovation. With a diverse and growing community of students and staff, we are committed to delivering outstanding digital services that empower learning, collaboration, and discovery. As we continue to expand our digital capabilities, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of IT Infrastructure and Cyber Security to lead the strategic development, resilience, and security of our technology environment. The role will be responsible for ensuring the integrity, availability, and security of the University's digital infrastructure, driving forward a programme of continuous improvement, innovation, and cyber resilience. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience of working as a leader within IT Services roles, along with managing and leading on transformational projects and change across institutions. Benefits: Generous allocation of annual leave 29 days' paid leave per year 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme Employer Contributions LGPS - 20.9% Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service. Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle. Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham Free on-site gym membership Extra Information: All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education. Closing Date - Sunday 21 June 2026. Interview Date - Thursday 2 July 2026. Please click APPLY to be emailed a link to the role on our Careers site, where you need to complete our application form in order to be considered. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Head of IT Infrastructure and Cyber Security, Head of Infrastructure, Head of Cyber Security, Head of Information Security, Infrastructure Manager, IT Infrastructure Manager, Cyber Security Manager, Information Security Manager, IT Operations Manager, Head of Technology Operations, IT Service Delivery Manager, Network and Infrastructure Manager, Cyber Security Lead, Information Security Lead, Infrastructure and Security Manager, Head of IT Operations, Technical Services Manager, IT Director, Technology Director, or Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), will also be considered.

Job Title: Head of IT Support Services Location: Birmingham Salary: £48,822 - £56,535 per annum - SS9 Job type: Permanent, Full time UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating. The Role: University College Birmingham is a leading institution dedicated to excellence in teaching, learning and innovation. With a diverse and growing community of students and staff, we are committed to delivering outstanding digital services that empower learning, collaboration, and discovery. As we continue to expand our digital capabilities, we are seeking a professional and experienced Head of IT Support Services to lead the strategic development, resilience, and security of our technical support services. The role is responsible for ensuring reliable, efficient, and responsive IT support for staff and students, aligned to institutional priorities, digital transformation programmes, and service excellence standards. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience of working as a leader within IT Service roles, and will have managed and lead high performing teams, projects and change across institutions. Benefits: Generous allocation of annual leave 29 days' paid leave per year 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme Employer Contributions - 20.9% Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service. Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle. Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham Free on-site gym membership Extra Information: All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education. Closing Date - Sunday 7 June 2026. Interview Date - Wednesday 17 June 2026. Please click APPLY to be emailed a link to the role on our Careers site, where you need to complete our application form in order to be considered. Candidates with experience in, Head of IT Support Services, IT Support Services Manager, Director of IT Support, IT Service Delivery Manager, Head of Technical Support, IT Operations Support Lead, Service Desk Manager, Infrastructure and Support Manager, IT Helpdesk Director, Technical Services Manager, End User Support Manager, Head of Digital Support Services, IT Customer Support Lead, Technology Support Operations Manager, and ICT Support Services Director, will be considered for this role.

IT Director We offer leading-edge capability, technology and innovation to enable companies to take products into clinical trials and provide clinical, process development, manufacturing, regulatory, health economics and market access expertise. Our aim is to make the UK the most compelling and logical choice for UK and international partners to develop and commercialise these advanced therapies. Leadership of the IT group to service external and internal customers. Our Client is seeking to recruit an IT Director with exceptional credentials and expertise in setting up the planning and strategy framework for the company going forward. You will have at least 10 years expertise at a senior level. Key Accountabilities: • Working with the CFO and Operational leaders set the strategy and objectives • Select the right people, develop, and coach the team • Support internal customers through effective business partnering • Deliver IT services to customers/collaborators resident at the company locations including access/integration to Company business systems and infrastructure (communication/hardware) • Ensure security of data and systems balancing effectiveness with the need for collaboration internally and with customers • Deliver continuous improvement of services for internal and external stakeholders and Collaborators • Ensure IT Services and are delivered efficiently and effectively • Manage delivery of services within the agreed budget Required Experience: • A minimum of ten years’ experience leading IT at a senior management level • Track record of delivering results quickly • Experience in delivering IT services to customers • Work in a GMP or highly regulated environment Preferred Experience: • Experience of agile product development • Experience of Lean Six Sigma • Infrastructure delivery (networking, hardware) to customers • Experience with data science project delivery Knowledge / Skills / Competencies: • Highly motivated, pragmatic, and practical to support the mission of the Company to accelerate the development of a commercial cell and gene-based therapy industry in the UK. • High level interpersonal, communication (oral and written) skills. • Resilient, with the ability to manage multiple and varied tasks and prioritise workload within a fast-paced professional environment, with a strong attention to detail. • Flexible and pragmatic, able to learn quickly and respond flexibly to project needs and priorities. • Project ownership and pride in its delivery. • Ability to work well under pressure, to work independently and to be able to take the initiative when completing tasks. • Ambitious, collaborative, driven. • Comfortable operating autonomously once goals and objectives are set. • Able to evaluate complex situations and find solutions for them in a professional manner. • Ability to quickly establish credibility and build rapport and trust. • Proven ability to engage constructively with colleagues at all levels across different departments to deliver objectives and to respond to a wide range of customer and management needs. • Proven diplomacy skills with diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders. • High degree of motivation, problem solving skills and innovative thinking. • A good team player with a hands-on approach, and adaptable to new challenges. • A positive attitude towards learning, personal and professional development. • Keeps up to date with professional knowledge, expertise, and best practice. • Willingness to travel. • Proven coaching/mentoring ability. • Strong presentation skills. • Sincere and secure - accepts own mistakes - prioritises team over personal goals. • Driven and proactive - goes above and beyond the call of duty to achieve company results. • Astute and persuasive - leads and inspires colleagues. • Strong influencing and leadership skills. Understands influencing, stakeholder management and negotiation strategies. The Client is ideally seeking someone from a Pharmaceutical or Bio Science background and who understands how to work with the government and government funding. This position will manage 15 people within the IT team. Qualifications: Degree level qualification MBA preferred IT qualifications preferred but not essential Location and Travel: • Contracted location Stevenage • Ability to travel to Company locations The role will be based near Stevenage with hybrid working. The rate will be competitive - circa £1000 per day. This will be a 12 month contract assignment. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your rate and availability.

IT Director We offer leading-edge capability, technology and innovation to enable companies to take products into clinical trials and provide clinical, process development, manufacturing, regulatory, health economics and market access expertise. Our aim is to make the UK the most compelling and logical choice for UK and international partners to develop and commercialise these advanced therapies. Leadership of the IT group to service external and internal customers. Our Client is seeking to recruit an IT Director with exceptional credentials and expertise in setting up the planning and strategy framework for the company going forward. You will have at least 10 years expertise at a senior level. Key Accountabilities: • Working with the CFO and Operational leaders set the strategy and objectives • Select the right people, develop, and coach the team • Support internal customers through effective business partnering • Deliver IT services to customers/collaborators resident at the company locations including access/integration to Company business systems and infrastructure (communication/hardware) • Ensure security of data and systems balancing effectiveness with the need for collaboration internally and with customers • Deliver continuous improvement of services for internal and external stakeholders and Collaborators • Ensure IT Services and are delivered efficiently and effectively • Manage delivery of services within the agreed budget Required Experience: • A minimum of ten years’ experience leading IT at a senior management level • Track record of delivering results quickly • Experience in delivering IT services to customers • Work in a GMP or highly regulated environment Preferred Experience: • Experience of agile product development • Experience of Lean Six Sigma • Infrastructure delivery (networking, hardware) to customers • Experience with data science project delivery Knowledge / Skills / Competencies: • Highly motivated, pragmatic, and practical to support the mission of the Company to accelerate the development of a commercial cell and gene-based therapy industry in the UK. • High level interpersonal, communication (oral and written) skills. • Resilient, with the ability to manage multiple and varied tasks and prioritise workload within a fast-paced professional environment, with a strong attention to detail. • Flexible and pragmatic, able to learn quickly and respond flexibly to project needs and priorities. • Project ownership and pride in its delivery. • Ability to work well under pressure, to work independently and to be able to take the initiative when completing tasks. • Ambitious, collaborative, driven. • Comfortable operating autonomously once goals and objectives are set. • Able to evaluate complex situations and find solutions for them in a professional manner. • Ability to quickly establish credibility and build rapport and trust. • Proven ability to engage constructively with colleagues at all levels across different departments to deliver objectives and to respond to a wide range of customer and management needs. • Proven diplomacy skills with diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders. • High degree of motivation, problem solving skills and innovative thinking. • A good team player with a hands-on approach, and adaptable to new challenges. • A positive attitude towards learning, personal and professional development. • Keeps up to date with professional knowledge, expertise, and best practice. • Willingness to travel. • Proven coaching/mentoring ability. • Strong presentation skills. • Sincere and secure - accepts own mistakes - prioritises team over personal goals. • Driven and proactive - goes above and beyond the call of duty to achieve company results. • Astute and persuasive - leads and inspires colleagues. • Strong influencing and leadership skills. Understands influencing, stakeholder management and negotiation strategies. The Client is ideally seeking someone from a Pharmaceutical or Bio Science background and who understands how to work with the government and government funding. This position will manage 15 people within the IT team. Qualifications: Degree level qualification MBA preferred IT qualifications preferred but not essential Location and Travel: • Contracted location Stevenage • Ability to travel to Company locations The role will be based near Stevenage with hybrid working. Salary will be £110K - £130K + Benefits Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Senior Python Developer Our Client is looking to recruit a seasoned Senior Python Software Developer with at least 5 to - 8 years experience of developing software in Python . You must have excellent technical excellence in Python in developing a is required. Excellent verbal communication skills (English a must) Ability to provide recommendations for the e2e architecture infrastructure Proven experience with designing back-end architectures. An understanding of application performance tuning and resource usage Ability to troubleshoot existing scripts and do point bug fixes / application redesign Highly experienced in multiprocessing, multiprocessing, and asynchronous python development (asyncio module) Experience with Docker containers, micro services, and CI/CD pipeline a plus Experience with Django, Flask is a plus Working knowledge with MongoDB, JSON, sync/async architecture Working knowledge of networking theory (TCP/IP) or strong desire to learn it You collaborate with other engineers and people in the organization to improve our solution delivery You believe in Lean/Agile principles and actively work to incorporate them in the organization You care about your craft and strive towards producing high-quality code. A very high degree of autonomy, self-learning and problem solving is expected You should enjoy working in a team and collaborating on projects and codebases. This position can be based anywhere in Europe. The rate will depend upon the level of expertise. The duration of this contract assignment is 6 months. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.