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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.

Job Title: Digital Assistant Project Manager / Junior Project Manager Location: Birmingham Salary: £25,000 - £32,000 Per annum Position: Permanent, Full-Time Job Summary: Trading for over a decade, we are a well-established mobile and web app development agency based in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, delivering innovative technology solutions across a range of industry sectors. Depending on your experience, you will join us as either an Assistant Project Manager or a Junior Project Manager within our Project Team. As an Assistant Project Manager, you will support the delivery of projects through coordination, documentation, system updates, and customer communication, while developing the skills required to manage projects independently. You may lead very small, low-risk projects with guidance. As a Junior Project Manager, you will independently manage small projects and take responsibility for delivering small to medium-sized projects - leading client communication, monitoring scope, timelines, and budgets, and proactively identifying and managing risks. Job Role: This role is a great opportunity for you to get experience working in a tech business and gain exposure to many of the coordination tasks required to deliver successful app projects on time and on budget. Based in Birmingham's up-and-coming Jewellery Quarter, the Company specialises in making mobile and web apps for small and medium-sized businesses and is looking for a Digital Project Administrator or Junior Project Manager (depending on experience) to join the Team. You will report into and support the Programme Manager with administrative tasks associated with running projects, communicating with customers, and other general business activities. In addition to this, the Junior Project Manager role will manage small to medium projects with support and guidance. The Company has a culture of learning and understands that you may not have worked within an app development company before and is therefore looking for evidence of transferrable skills that demonstrate you will work well with the team and be capable of carrying out your roles and responsibilities. Deliverables and Responsibilities: Support project delivery by liaising with customers via email and telephone, providing updates and ensuring clear communication. Coordinate and maintain systems, ensuring issues, tasks, and client requests are accurately logged and progressed in a timely manner. Attend internal and external meetings, documenting clear notes, actions, and outcomes. Test the delivery of web and mobile applications from an end-user perspective and ensure client feedback is accurately captured and tracked. Liaise with external suppliers, to coordinate outputs and ensure alignment with project requirements and timelines. Contribute to the creation and maintenance of project documentation, including describing features from wireframes and updating specifications. As an Assistant Project Manager, support the delivery of projects by monitoring progress, identifying risks, and escalating concerns appropriately. As a Junior Project Manager, independently manage small to medium projects from initiation to delivery, ensuring agreed scope, timelines, and communication standards are met. About you: To perform this role well, we believe that someone should be able to demonstrate comfortably: A strong willingness and ability to learn on the job, quickly picking up new skills using available resources and team support. The ability to understand customer requirements, needs, and motivations, and respond in a professional and empathetic manner. Proactive thinking and a problem-solving mindset, with the ability to analyse situations logically. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work effectively across multiple projects and deadlines. Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to reason and explain information confidently. A customer-focused approach, delivering high standards of service while remaining fair and balanced. Competence using common productivity tools, including Microsoft Word and Excel (with basic formula knowledge). The company is looking for a demonstrable tech enthusiast. Prior industry experience, University degree, or other relevant further education is desirable, however, is not a firm requirement if you can demonstrate you are tech minded via other means. The job title/pay offered will be proportional to skills, capability, and aptitude. Additional Information: The job title and salary offered will be dependent on the candidate's experience and demonstrated capability. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with experience of the following may also be suitable to apply for this role; Project Administrator, General Admin Assistant, Lead Assistant, Lead Enquiries Assistant, App Project Administrator, App Project Assistant, Project Manager, Project Management, Web Project Administrator, Web Project Assistant, Account Manager, Digital Account Manager, Project Support Analyst, Assistant Project Manager, Junior Project Assistant.

Software Engineering (Manager) 6 Month contract initially + Extensions Based: Remote Rate: £Market rates - (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Software Engineering (Manager) to join the team. Key Responsibilities; Responsible for digitization systems and technologies ● Digitizing documents using machine learning, AI technologies at an enterprise scale ● Manages effective stakeholder engagement across all levels. This includes the ultimate users of the platform and operations personnel. ● Encourages creativity and challenges traditional thinking to solve business problems. ● A talent multiplier who enables the digital teams to drive focus and increase velocity. ● Ensures the solution is able to scale to deliver standard business specific platform accelerators. ● Keeps abreast of industry trends through benchmarking, participation in professional associations, etc. in order to lead strategic business direction of the vertical. ● Lead, mentor, and grow multiple scrum teams of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. ● Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers, fostering their professional development and technical expertise in areas such as Python, Machine Learning, Large Language Models, and microservices. ● Champion a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement within the engineering teams. ● Identify and address technical challenges and risks, proactively finding solutions to ensure smooth project execution. ● Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of new engineering talent. ● Manage team performance, providing regular feedback, conducting performance reviews, and identifying opportunities for growth. ● Ensure effective communication within the teams and with stakeholders regarding project status, risks, and dependencies. Key Skills & Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, with at least 3+ years in technical management/leadership roles overseeing multiple software development teams. ● Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex software projects using agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban). ● Expert level understanding of software system design, data systems, microservices architecture, and data analytics. ● Ability to effectively plan, prioritize and execute projects, communicate status, foresee risks, flag issues, seek help, and be committed to a culture of continuous improvement. ● Strong technical proficiency and hands-on experience in: ○ Large Language Models (LLMs): Familiarity with the concepts, architectures, and applications of Large Language Models. Experience leading teams working with LLMs for various use cases. ○ Microservices Architecture: Deep understanding of microservices design patterns, development, deployment, and scaling. Experience leading teams building and maintaining microservices. ○ Excellent leadership, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. ○ Ability to travel up to 20% of the time ○ Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at various levels. ○ Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, testing methodologies, and CI/CD pipelines. ○ Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). ○ Experience with data engineering and data pipelines. ● Ability to understand business problems, bridge with technology capabilities and design solutions. ● Ability to look across the technology landscape and understand the structure and relationships other applications have to enable an effective data interchange and data ingestion. ● Be able to communicate effectively with users, partners, leaders, and executives at all levels. ● Exceptional customer service skills, in addition to extensive experience working in a matrixed org. ● Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and teams with competing priorities. Experience with Agile teams and delivery. ● 5+ years development experience with REST APIs and integrations This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

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.

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.

Our government client is looking for an SC cleared Project Manager. Please see below for more information. - Inside IR35 - Hybrid, 3 days per week on site in Buckinghamshire - 6 month contract + extensions expected - SC clearance required - Sole or Dual brit required Scope and Objectives: * Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, technical teams and government partners. * Ensure a good understanding of customer success criteria for each project - be dynamic, adaptable and creative when customer priorities and/or success criteria change. * Ensure the Project Management framework is followed, adhering to the Gateway Review Process. * Lead preparation for and attend Technology and Operations service assessments and internal governance boards. * Preparing the project plans and costings, project initiation documents or equivalent and business case among other documents for Senior Product Manager review. * Manage project budgets, including risk allowance. * Adhering to formal reporting and governance arrangements on projects progress both internally and to the customer. * Following the defined criteria for control and management of the projects. * Communicate project status, risks and strategic implications clearly and confidently. * Champion user needs, accessibility and service design principles throughout the project lifecycle. Key Capabilities: * Leadership. Effectively lead leveraged resources on project work, giving them a sense of purpose and guiding them towards a shared objective. The ability to inspire, motivate and correct project direction (if required). * Exceptional Communication. Deal with diverse teams and stakeholders daily. Articulating expectations, feedback or change effectively and clearly. * Identifying potential threats to the execution of the project plans, creating contingency plans using experience to foresee issues, taking preventive measures and develop solutions swiftly. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Your role We are looking for an experienced Capacity Manager to join a support team to ensure VMware based infrastructure capacity meets current and future business needs in a cost-effective, reliable, and scalable manner. In this role, you will ensure the effective management of service operations, and continuous improvement of IT service performance. The ideal candidate has a strong capacity management background, deep knowledge of ITIL practices, a strong understanding of VMware infrastructure Capacity and a proven ability to manage service teams and client expectations in a dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities · Oversee end-to-end delivery of Capacity Management services across infrastructure, support functions and close collaboration with the customer. · Own and execute the ITIL Capacity Management process, including Business, Service, and Component Capacity Management. · Develop and maintain capacity plans, forecasts, and models for VMware environments. · Monitor service performance metrics, analyse trends, forecast capacity allocation and consumption. · Identify capacity risks, constraints, and performance bottlenecks before they impact services. · Drive service improvement initiatives based on capacity data, customer feedback, and technology developments. · Coordinate with internal IT teams (e.g., infrastructure, development, support) to resolve issues and implement improvements. Your experience · Strong experience managing Capacity · Strong understanding of IT service management frameworks (ITIL v3 or v4 certification preferred). · Experience with VMware infrastructure capacity Management. · Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and conflict resolution skills. · Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. · Experience managing cross-functional teams in a complex technical environment. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Project Controls Manager (SC Clearance) Nottingham (Hybrid - site-based, client + remote) Salary DOE + Training + Development + Pension + Life Insurance An excellent opportunity awaits a project controls professional from a strong cost control background looking to take senior ownership across complex, high-profile defence programmes within a forward-thinking consultancy offering real influence and progression. This company is a specialist digital and project controls consultancy operating across major infrastructure and secure defence environments, embedding into complex programmes to strengthen planning, cost, risk, governance and performance assurance. In this role you'll be embedded within a large-scale defence programme environment, acting as the central point across planning, cost, risk and change. You'll ensure controls are fully integrated, performance reporting is accurate, and governance standards are maintained. You'll align schedule, cost and risk into one clear picture, support senior stakeholders with reliable performance insight, and operate confidently within a structured, security-sensitive setting. The working pattern is hybrid, typically 3 days on-site in Nottingham and two days remote. The ideal candidate will have significant project controls leadership experience within defence or similarly regulated sectors. You'll be confident integrating schedule, cost, risk and change, comfortable with EVM and forecasting, and experienced operating within formal governance and assurance frameworks. Strong capability across tools such as Primavera P6, MSP and reporting platforms is important. The right person must be eligible for UK security clearance and meet nationality requirements due to programme sensitivity. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior project controls professional who wants to own the full controls picture within high-profile defence work, influence programme-level decision-making, and progress into broader leadership as the consultancy expands. The Role: *Lead and integrate all project controls disciplines across the programme *Align schedule, cost, risk and change into a coherent controls framework *Oversee EVM, forecasting and performance reporting *Maintain governance standards and data integrity *Hybrid split - 3 days on-site in Nottingham, 2 days remote The Person: *Significant project controls experience on complex programmes (ideally Defence) *Background within defence or highly regulated sectors *Strong integrated controls knowledge (schedule, cost, risk, change) *Comfortable briefing and influencing senior stakeholders *Must be eligible for UK security clearance (British National) 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.

Junior Infrastructure Project Manager Our Client is looking to recruit an Junior Technical Infrastructure Project Manager with at least 3 to 5 years expertise to manage and oversee the technical processes, enhancements, upgrades and installation of new software and processes. Must be someone who 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. You must ideally have an ITIL certification. 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. Must be able to travel across UK, Europe and Asia occasionally. The role will be based in Milton Keynes. The salary for the role will be in the range £35K - £40K per annum plus Benefits. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability

Target Start Date - ASAP Target End Date - 1 year demand from start date. Recruitment Type - Contractor Rate Circa £600 p/d, Inside IR35 Location of role :Full time On site Clearance Required - DV Working Pattern - Monday - Friday Your role We are looking for an experienced Cloud Resource Manager to join a support team based in Basingstoke to ensure VMware based infrastructure resources meet current and future business needs in a cost-effective, reliable, and scalable manner. In this role, you will ensure the effective management of service operations, adherence to SLAs, and continuous improvement of IT service performance. The ideal candidate has a cloud resource management background, deep knowledge of ITIL practices, a strong understanding of VMware infrastructure resource management and a proven ability to manage service teams and client expectations in a dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities -Oversee end-to-end delivery of cloud resource services across infrastructure, support functions and in close collaboration with the customer. -Own and execute the resource management processes, including Business, Service, and Component resource management. -Develop and maintain cloud resource plans, forecasts, and models for VMware environments. -Monitor service performance metrics, analyse trends, forecast resource allocation and consumption. -Identify risks, constraints, and performance bottlenecks before they impact services. -Drive service improvement initiatives based on resource data, customer feedback, and technology developments. -Coordinate with internal IT teams (e.g., infrastructure, development, support) to manage scalability and flexibility. Your experience -Strong experience managing Cloud resources. -Strong understanding of IT service management frameworks (ITIL v3 or v4 certification preferred). -Experience managing resources within a VMware infrastructure. -Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills. -Strong problem-solving capabilities delivering effective solutions based on business priority. -Experience working within cross-functional teams in a complex technical environment. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Information Security Manager Role Description This is a full-time role as an Information Security Manager for Bank in Central London. The Information Security Manager will be responsible for day-to-day tasks related to information security management, including implementing and maintaining Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), ensuring cybersecurity and network security, and protecting sensitive information. This is a hybrid role, based in London with the flexibility for some remote work. Qualifications Information Security Management, ISMS, and Cybersecurity skills Network Security and Information Security knowledge Experience in implementing and maintaining ISMS Proficient in identifying and addressing information security vulnerabilities Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent are preferred Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field Information Security Manager role (permanent) reporting into Head of IT (CIO | CISO) Need an individual with a strong hands on network and security background Cisco networking Cisco firewalls (Firepower / Threat Detection) Palo Alto firewalls SIEM experience (Logarithm desirable) Web proxy (Forcepoint desirable) Governance skills Policy writing / reviewing Reporting KPI monitoring Certifications like CCNP / CISM would be desirable but strong experience is preferable. The Client is based in Central London and the position is hybrid - 3 days in the office every week. Salary circa £60K - £75K + Benefits. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

CGI’s Space, Defence, and Intelligence business unit is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technical solutions that address the most complex challenges faced by government. Our mission-critical systems are custom-built to ensure security, reliability, and innovation, helping our clients protect the nation and its people. We are currently seeking a Project Manager to join our Secure Innovation & Advisory team, working collaboratively with clients to deliver impactful solutions. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage with groundbreaking technologies in a dynamic and rewarding environment. At CGI, we are deeply committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering extensive learning opportunities to help you stay at the forefront of an ever-evolving technology landscape. Our culture values innovation, collaboration, and ownership, making it an ideal environment for self-motivated individuals to thrive. Our roles are only available if you hold a UK Security Clearance and are a sole UK National due to the secure nature of the project. You will either hold a higher level clearance or be willing to obtain it. Any individual without security clearance is welcome to apply and will always be considered for this or wider opportunities in CGI, where appropriate.

Junior Project Manager with Applications Our Client is looking to recruit a Junior Project Manager with at least 3 to 5 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. Formal Prince 2 / Agile / PMP or similar qualifications to Practitioner level would be very useful. 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. 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. The salary for this role is expected to be in the range £35K - £45K – although the Client may go higher exceptional candidates. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

We have roles available within both our National Data Exploitation Capability (NDEC) and our Transformation teams. As a Test Manager, you will lead and manage the quality and performance of tooling and capabilities across Tier 1 and Tier 2. This will include defining the quality and performance strategy; managing it to completion, within agreed timescales and budgets, and to a level of quality that meets or exceeds the client’s expectations. You will use an advanced level appreciation of the architecture and key components of IT solutions (including GUI, operating systems, databases computer hardware & input devices, networks & security, applications and services) to inform the testing strategy, approach and plans and guide the Quality and Performance team based on this understanding. You will foster relationships with other parts of the Agency to ensure products are delivered in line with aligned with the appropriate design standards and governance. This role aligns to Test Manager in the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - Duties and Responsibilities Test Strategy, Improvement and Optimisation - Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the quality and performance testing approach. Define required test phases, produce accurate estimates for testing activities and ensure the end‑to‑end test process is efficient, consistent and aligned with delivery needs. Risk, Issues and Assurance - Identify, document and manage all significant testing risks and issues, ensuring effective mitigations are put in place. Escalate concerns to the Senior Delivery Manager where necessary to prevent delays or impacts on delivery. Test Governance and Artefact Management - Produce and maintain high‑quality test artefacts, including the quality and performance test strategy, plans and associated documentation. Actively seek opportunities to refine and optimise testing documentation and governance. Test Data, Automation and Tooling - Oversee the creation and management of test data, and drive the development, maintenance and effective use of automation frameworks and scripts. Ensure testing tools and techniques reflect industry best practice and support efficient, repeatable and high‑quality test execution. Management of Functional and Non‑Functional Testing - Lead and coordinate all functional and non‑functional testing activities, assigning work, providing constructive feedback and ensuring the effective collection and reporting of testing metrics and insights. Leadership, Coaching and Capability Development - Provide leadership, coaching and professional development for staff, supporting talent management, succession planning and effective supplier management. Foster a culture of high performance and ensure teams use modern, industry‑standard testing methods and tools. Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement - Promote and advocate testing capabilities across the Agency and wider government partners, building strong relationships and ensuring testing is fully integrated into delivery processes and decision‑making.

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.

CGI’s Space, Defence, and Intelligence business unit is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technical solutions that address the most complex challenges faced by government. Our mission-critical systems are custom-built to ensure security, reliability, and innovation, helping our clients protect the nation and its people. We are currently seeking a Project Manager to join our Secure Innovation & Advisory team, working collaboratively with clients to deliver impactful solutions. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage with groundbreaking technologies in a dynamic and rewarding environment. At CGI, we are deeply committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering extensive learning opportunities to help you stay at the forefront of an ever-evolving technology landscape. Our culture values innovation, collaboration, and ownership, making it an ideal environment for self-motivated individuals to thrive. Our roles are only available if you hold a UK Security Clearance and are a sole UK National due to the secure nature of the project. You will either hold a higher level clearance or be willing to obtain it. Any individual without security clearance is welcome to apply and will always be considered for this or wider opportunities in CGI, where appropriate.