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Are you a talented, ambitious graduate or highly motivated individual with sales experience, seeking a career pathway and development which will deliver a lucrative future? Start the journey towards being a Resource Consultant within our hugely successful industry-leading Sales Academy which has produced some of the most respected and successful IT Recruitment Professionals over the past decade. Over 40 years in standing with a £300 million turnover, LA International are recognised as Europe's largest single-site Digital and Technology Resourcing and Project Solutions company (source - Recruitment International). Key benefits: Industry-leading salary + commission Private Healthcare Employee Assistance Programme Flexible working Sales based promotions Company car scheme Corporate events The support to succeed… With your own personalised development plan specific to your role and ambitions. In the Sales Academy you will enjoy the freedom to grow and implement your new skill sets, expand your knowledge and surpass your goals to becoming a successful member of the LA Team. Your growth and development never stops!! The day to day…. You will conduct candidate profiling and interviewing, engage in contractual and financial negotiations and be expected to manage the end to end recruitment lifecycle with high levels of professionalism and integrity, aligned to our Company Values and Behaviours. Who are we looking for? Superstars are nurtured, shaped and developed over time and we specialise in taking people on that journey. Key attributes that we look for: Good communication and listening skills; oral and written; persuasive in pursuit of an objective; cope with pressure and tight deadlines; focus; determination and resilience; organisational skills; flexible and adaptable; competitive drive to succeed; strong work ethic; passion for surpassing targets; the desire to work to high standards and ethics, working professionally as part of a vibrant, energetic recruitment team. Who are LA International? LA International is a Digital Technology Resourcing and Project Solutions Organization, with enhanced Government Accreditation, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK and is the UK's leading supplier of Security Cleared Digital and Technology resource to his Majesty's Government. With a successful track record spanning over 40 years of delivering Resourcing and Project Solutions, we have been at the forefront of providing innovative Digital, Technology, Transformation and Project / Programme Management services and solutions to a host of Public and Private sector organizations in over 90 countries, across 5 continents, ranging from SMEs to some of the largest and most respected global brands. Today, LA International is the largest privately owned Digital Technology Resourcing and Project Solutions provider in the UK, winning many industry awards including Best IT Recruitment firm, Best Public Sector Firm and are proud double winners of the Queen's Awards for Enterprise in International Trade for outstanding International growth and innovation. We are a recognised Disability Confident Employer under the UK Government Disability Confident employer scheme. We are inclusive and welcome everyone - we accept applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: From £24,000.00 per year Additional pay: Commission pay Yearly bonus Benefits: Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Flexitime Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Holidays Monday to Friday No weekends Education: Bachelor's (preferred) Experience: Recruiting: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (preferred) 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.

Our client is looking for a Active Directory SME to join their team on a six month initial contract, working hybrid out of their site in London. This role requires a candidate with an active DV clearance and has the opportunity to go through a NPPV3 clearance. This role is working via Umbrella. They are seeking a highly skilled AD SME to make the required Active Directory changes on virtual servers to host applications, as part of a ESX Virtualised Platform build in a secure environment. Implementation and Management: install and configure Active Directory, manage user accounts, and maintain directory services across various Windows servers. Troubleshooting: provide expert troubleshooting for issues related to Active Directory services, including DNS. Security and Compliance: Ensuring security protocols are followed and that the Active Directory environment complies with organizational policies and standards. Collaboration: required to work with other IT teams to integrate Active Directory with other services, such as Azure and Office 365, and to support enterprise-level services 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.

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 : Executive Assistant to CEO Location : Full time onsite Duration : 3 months initially with view for extensions Clearance : SC minimum, DV ideal Position Overview The Executive Assistant to the CEO provides high-level administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer, ensuring smooth daily operations and enabling effective leadership. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, discretion, professionalism, and the ability to anticipate needs in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities -Manage and maintain the CEO's calendar, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements. -Serve as the primary point of contact between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders. -Prepare, edit, and organize correspondence, reports, presentations, and confidential documents. -Coordinate board meetings, including agenda creation, material preparation, and minutes documentation. -Track deadlines, follow up on action items, and ensure timely completion of CEO-driven initiatives. -Conduct research and compile data to support executive decision-making. -Assist with special projects, strategic planning, and cross-departmental coordination. -Screen and prioritize emails, calls, and requests; respond on behalf of the CEO when appropriate. -Maintain professionalism and strict confidentiality at all times. -Support the CEO with personal administrative tasks as needed Qualifications -Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. -Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management abilities. -Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace; familiarity with project management tools is a plus. -Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and anticipate needs. -High level of professionalism, discretion, and emotional intelligence. -Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure 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 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Test Manager - Avaloq 6 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid - 3 days p/w onsite in London Rate: £Market rates - p/d - (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Test Manager - Avaloq to join the team. We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance/Quality Engineer to join our team, responsible for ensuring the highest quality of our Avaloq application. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance processes and procedures to identify and mitigate defects, and to ensure that the application meets the required standards and specifications. Key Responsibilities: 1. Quality Assurance: Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure the Avaloq application meets the required quality and functionality standards. Understand the integration patterns between Avaloq and other systems (such as CRM tools; trading tools; data stores etc) to support and execute testing across the full tech stack Identify, document, and track defects, across the different Avaloq modules (STEX; MM; Person; BP etc) and collaborate with relevant development teams to resolve issues. Conduct thorough testing of new features, updates, and patches to ensure compatibility and functionality. 2. Quality Engineering: Design, develop, and implement automated testing scripts and frameworks to improve testing efficiency and effectiveness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritise quality-related initiatives and projects. Develop and maintain quality metrics, reports, and dashboards to measure application quality and identify areas for improvement. 3. Process Improvement: Continuously monitor and evaluate quality assurance and quality engineering processes Identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes to optimise efficiency and effectiveness. Develop and maintain documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test scripts, to ensure knowledge sharing and continuity. Stay up-to-date with Avaloq application releases, updates, and best practices, and apply this knowledge to improve quality assurance and quality engineering processes. 4. Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with development, operations, and business teams to ensure that quality is integrated into all aspects of the application lifecycle. Communicate quality-related issues, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders, including technical and non-technical teams. Key Skills & Experience: Ideally 4 years+ of experience in quality assurance and/or quality engineering, preferably in the financial services industry. Experience with Avaloq application or similar object-model banking/financial software Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, including black box, white box, and gray box testing. Experience with automated testing tools, such as Tosca, UFT, Selenium, Appium, or similar technologies. Proficiency in programming languages, such as PL/SQL, Java, Python, or C#. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritising multiple tasks and meeting deadlines. Understanding of Wealth Management concepts Good Communication skills, Ability to work in fixed time bound projects. 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.

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

Queue ticket management of tickets assigned to their Hub (and surrounding spokes) ensuring appropriate updates and call management to maintain Service levels as per contract * Hub Stock management including asset management of kit in/out (Scan items in/out of locations) as per contract * Effective Management of disposals that go through their Hub as per contract * Triage and perform hardware repairs of 'in Warranty kit' and liaise with vendors for parts and returns as per contract * Locker replenishments where appropriate as per contract * Highlight potential issues with service/potential service improvements to their Team Leader * Follow any agreed processes and procedures either from the Authority (site regulations etc) or Computacenter's own Must have SC Clearance Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Job Title: Professional Services Engineer Location: London Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum Job Type: Full Time, Permanent At Netteam tX, we recognise and develop talent, and look to retain talent through the creation of career opportunities, lateral and horizontal. Our culture is centered around our belief in continually refining our skills and knowledge, collectively as a team as well as individually. We actively encourage creativity and innovation, and we strongly believe that it is our people that make us great. About the role: As a Professional Services Engineer, you will play a key role in planning, managing, and deploying IT projects that align with client expectations and project scope. You will work closely with clients to understand their business needs, develop tailored solutions, and ensure that projects are executed efficiently, on time, and within budget. Your technical expertise and project management skills will be critical in delivering high-quality results that meet or exceed client expectations. Responsibilities: Collaborate with Project Management Office to ensure successful delivery of projects, meeting client requirements, timelines and quality standards; ensuring consistent communication and alignment between all stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Track all project activities in Autotask, following established procedures for project tracking, updates and reporting. Ensure that all project milestones, tasks, and issues are documented and actioned promptly to maintain clear visibility for all team members Uphold the highest standards of information security by strictly following the company's policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with industry regulation and data protection guidelines to protect client and company data Prepare and deliver comprehensive client documentation, ensuring that all necessary technical details, configurations and system information are included, and shared with the Service Desk to ensure smooth ongoing support Take ownership of the client onboarding and offboarding process, ensuring a smooth and efficient transition for new and departing clients. For onboarding, manage the integration of client systems, provide training, and ensure all necessary resources are available for successful engagement. For offboarding, ensure all client data, systems, and access are appropriately handled and transferred, maintaining compliance with company policies and security protocols. A solid understanding of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) About you: Experience: Previous experience within a similar field-based or Professional Services role. Have a versatile approach to new technologies and be able to demonstrate learning capabilities. Experience in Administering and Supporting the Latest Microsoft Technologies Experience in Setting Up and Maintaining Business System Networks Based on Microsoft Technologies Microsoft Windows Server Operating Systems Microsoft Exchange Server Microsoft Windows Hyper-V/VMware vSphere and vCentre Microsoft 365 (including email migrations, InTune deployment, Azure Information Protection, Azure AD Join, AD Connect, SharePoint Online, DLP, MDM) Microsoft Active Directory, Windows Server and Related Server Roles (IIS/RDS/DFS/NPS) Microsoft Azure Active Directory and InTune Microsoft Azure IaaS Technologies Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop Multi-Factor Authentication and Conditional Access Setup and Configuration for Office 365 and Related Technologies Backup Technologies (Veeam and Datto) Firewall Technologies (Sophos UTM/XG, Sonicwall, Cisco Meraki & Watchguard) Detailed Knowledge of Switching and Routing, Including VLANs and Networking Technologies (TCP/IP, VPN, DHCP, DNS, SSL) (Aruba, Cisco, UniFi) Building Wireless networks (Meraki & UniFi) Personal Attributes: Friendly and professional. Have a passion for new and emerging technologies and thrive on developing an understanding of new solutions. Possesses good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate complex technical issues to non-technical clients. Keen to research new products and information around technical solutions that could provide answers and solve problems that benefit the whole team. Feel that every day is a day of learning and knowledge. Harnesses pressure to deliver results. Full UK driving license and use of own vehicle. Why join us? We make work life balance a normal, not a benefit Some flexibility to work from home A fun and productive place to work Workplace Pension Comprehensive inhouse and external training offered Great team of people to work alongside Competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience Diversity and Inclusion: We are proactively committed to creating a diverse workforce at Netteam tX. We value diversity and inclusion; we want to attract the best people for all our roles. This is regardless of age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, disability, socioeconomic status or religious beliefs. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV for this role Candidates with experience of: Professional Services Engineer, PSE, IT Infrastructure Engineer, Technical Project Manager, IT Project Engineer, IT Project Technician, Technical Support Engineer, may also be considered for this role.

UX Service Designer 12 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid - Remote/2 days p/w onsite in Manchester Rate: Up to £400 p/d - (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a UX Service Designer to join the team. Key Responsibilities: Service designers are interested in what users are trying to do, service systems and processes, and the structure of the organisations that deliver them and user journeys. Service designers work by looking at the wider picture, thinking about how to connect products and services to creative a seamless experience for customers (products, people, parts of the organisation) and identify opportunities for areas of improvement which then require support from wider teams to implement. Create effective partnerships with stakeholders, define and deliver work that creates lasting value and ensures projects achieve their goals through effective discovery, ideation and design right through to delivery and measuring impact. Able to review a journey from start to finish which extends outside of Digital, a Service Designer is able to provide an end to end view of a products or service without reliance from other teams. This creates a unique perspective that is not held by anyone else in the business but real customers experience every day. * Able to work independently and manage their service design projects and problem statements whilst feeding in their activity to the broader Service Design team. * Build strong relationships with stakeholders and competently present back to them at all levels required. Have confidence pushing back when colleague's views do not align with the project goals or user needs and escalating to the Service Design Lead when required. * Conducting Service Discovery to identify and deliver high-quality, user-centered products and services * Create prototypes to demonstrate ideas and how to improve services * Research the problem space - working with the wider UX team including the research team to form and test ideas, designs and solutions with the needs of real people in mind. Working with user groups to identify business insights. Communicate findings into actionable steps for other stakeholders and teams, ensuring the highest standards are reached and insights can be identified and used. * Design and deliver engaging workshops for our teams, customers and stakeholders. * Enable the business focus around customer journey maps and service blueprints to understand how products/services work currently and defining the biggest gaps to develop how they should work in future * Ideation & critical thinking: Generation of appropriate ideas and effective critique. Help teams understand and improve their creative capability. * Think holistically a when designing a product or service, while being detail oriented and delivery focus * Adhering to regulations including Consumer Duty, demonstrating focus on delivering good customer outcomes through consideration of what's the right thing to do for the customer. * Hold the confidence to raise concerns and challenges to colleagues and senior stakeholders to advocate our user's experience and making good business decision outcomes. Key Skills & Experience: * Usability moderating (all types, particularly one-on-one) * Experimental design * Test method selection * Statistical/qualitative/quantitative analysis * Presentations (verbal and written) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED * Degree in UX or relevant subject and/or solid experience in a Service Designer position * Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and oral * Excellent relationship skills - able to operate effectively with internal stakeholders and with external suppliers and partners * Experience of effective time management of self * Ability to review and prioritise workload whilst managing delivery expectations and deadlines appropriately * Influence appropriate research methods to assure required outcomes * High level of customer focus and understanding of customer needs * Ability to user test moderating (all types, particularly one-on-one) * Ability to conduct participant recruiting/screener creation for research * Able to execute and analyse usability test sessions * An understanding of agile development environments and how others work within User Experience teams such as designers and developers * Demonstrable ability to take initiative and seek out opportunities to innovate and create effective change * Precise and high attention to detail * Be passionate about uses of information architecture/usability/accessibility. * Experience within a research and digital environment. * Uses strategic insight and aligns user research activities to inform decision making and action. 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.

Job Description: - Understanding or experience with Fortinet SD-WAN (FortiManager/FortiAnalyser). - With an awareness of Fortinet Reporting (creating, modifying, tailoring built in reports based on internal Fortinet standard data sets). - With an ability to further tailor reports using SQL or other methodologies within the Fortinet platform. - Create a multitude of customer reports to present performance metrics aligned to customer SLA's and KPI reporting in a format that meets tailored customer requirements. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

UX Designer 12 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid - Remote/2 days p/w onsite in Manchester Rate: Up to £400 p/d - (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a UX Designer to join the team. Working within the UX Design team, the role is to support the continuous improvement of the digital user experience across the multiple digital channels. Help to define the interactivity and design on a variety of products, proposing solutions that balance user needs with business goals and technical capabilities. Driven by finding out how and why customers use our products, and be passionate about communicating these needs, proposing solutions to problems that excite and enthuse our customers. Key Responsibilities: * Work across the entire lifecycle of a product, translating insights from research and analytics into concepts and solutions. * Working within a multidisciplinary team; partner with product owners, developers and business stakeholders to come up with solutions, driving vision and strategy for our products. Collaborate across the UX and content community to create and improve the design system and practices. * Our users lead the way and their needs inform our solutions. You'll put the user at the centre of everything we do at the bank and champion their interests. * Rapidly sketch and prototype ideas as well as designing the finer details of an interaction or component. * Maintain knowledge of and adherence to all relevant regulatory requirements * Consumer Duty - Maintain knowledge of and adherence to all relevant regulatory requirements Key Skills & Experience: TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES: * Experience designing consumer focused digital projects. * Familiar with current design philosophies; Lean UX, Design Sprint, design thinking etc. * A strong communicator to help facilitate workshops and brainstorm initial design concepts. * Ability to create interactive prototypes using Figma or in the browser with HTML and CSS. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: * Interface and interaction design. * Prototyping and wire framing. * Navigation and architecture. * Knowledge of IA solutions. * Knowledge in design software such as Figma * Be able to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation. * A current portfolio that reflects a strong understanding of online design. * BA in Graphic Design or related area. * A keenness to learn and develop. * Understanding/interests of new technologies. * Precise and high attention to detail. * Be commercially minded as well as editorially aware. * Be passionate about uses of design, research, content, architecture, usability and accessibility. * Worked in an agile environment. 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.

UX Researcher 12 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid - Remote/2 days p/w onsite in Manchester Rate: Up to £400 p/d - (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a UX Researcher to join the team. The User Experience Researcher will be primarily responsible for management of the research team. Implementation and management of research processes. Overseeing and assigning appropriate workloads (sprint planning) and ensuring the team is working efficiently and in line with the SME priorities. Providing roadmaps and timelines of completion for project work with strategic insight. Supervision and collaboration on; designing, conducting, analysing, and reporting on user-centered design research and usability testing for the channels, including identification of user needs and goals, task and workflow modeling, ethnography and persona development as well as rapid iterative usability testing, and more formal, in-depth testing. A successful Senior User Experience Researcher must be able to mentor and manage a team of UX professionals and work without supervision on multiple concurrent projects. Key Responsibilities: As a UX Researcher you will be accountable for: ? Managing the UX research team and assume responsibility for outputs/deliverables ? Working alongside the Digital Performance & Optimisation Lead to define, implement and champion user centered design strategy and processes ? Ownership of the SME Customer Research Panel - recruitment, engagement and controls ? Designing and conducting usability research both online and in the field and provide recommendations for improvement ? Serve as a member of a team that acts as a 'repository' of research-based usability knowledge ? Work with project Stakeholders and team members to test business requirements using the most appropriate method ? Lead, develop and motivate the UX Research Team ? Determine user needs by conducting in-depth analysis across a range of research practices ? Work with Designers & Content Designers to test proposed look & feel initiatives, working together to develop the most appropriate solution for customers ? Manage and develop other researchers to assure and improve research practice ? Lead moderated user testing and workshops. ? Observe UX Team conducting user testing and workshops to ensure done in a complaint and effective way, providing feedback as appropriate ? Promote user centered design principles and best practice across Digital, SME and the Bank - developing a culture of research first ? Conduct in-house research to test new product and concept developments (including user requirements gathering and early stage concept and prototype testing, and other approaches to ensure the user need is fully understood in the service design) ? Consumer Duty - Maintain knowledge of and adherence to all relevant regulatory requirements Key Skills & Experience: ? Team member management ? Usability moderating (all types, particularly one-on-one) ? Experimental design ? Test method selection ? Statistical/qualitative/quantitative analysis ? Presentations (verbal and written) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: ? Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and oral ? Excellent relationship skills - able to operate effectively with internal stakeholders and with external suppliers and partners ? Proven experience of mentorship and management skills ? Proven experience of effective time management of self and others ? Ability to impact assess workload and manage delivery expectations and deadlines appropriately ? Choose appropriate methods and advise on application of research methods to assure best practice ? High level of customer focus and understanding of customer needs ? Experienced in usability test moderating (all types, particularly one-on-one) ? Participant recruiting/screener creation ? Proven experience of managing, executing and analysing usability test sessions ? Proven experience of working in an agile development environment with User Experience teams, designers and developers to create new digital products and services ? Demonstrable ability to take initiative and seek out opportunities to innovate and create effective change ? Precise and high attention to detail ? Be passionate about uses of information architecture/usability/accessibility. ? Experience within a research and digital environment. ? Uses strategic insight and aligns user research activities to inform decision making and action. 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.

Required: SAP S2P Architect Location: Remote Duration: 6 month initial contract IR35 Status: Inside Solution Architect, with strong business skills in S2P. Strong experience in delivering Procurement / Invoice Handling / S2P solutions. Scope: * To guide the customer on the creation of better S2P processes * We need resources with experience of Invoice Processing * Ideally in SAP Hana / Ariba * Technical skills are secondary, but any AI is good * Knowledge of Integration architecture within SAP Source to Pay products (what automated, semi-automated interfaces, and what manual integrations through uploads are typically used) * Knowledge of integration architecture between upstream and downstream systems (Legacy and strategic) that interact with SAP applications * Knowledge of end to end source to pay processes * Knowledge of SAP suite of tools that BT uses Ariba, opentext, VIM, MM, S4, BW, CPEA SAC * Ability to resonate with the ask of our business colleagues to other companies for best practice and also alternative ways of working * Ability to design integrations between periphery systems * Understanding the constraints of the toolsets we have * Understanding where we can utilise automation and tooling to help us outside of what we have 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.

We have a new requirement for an SAP Signavio Solution Architect for a client of ours. This role requires full onsite working in Yorkshire and has been deemed as Inside IR35. Start date: ASAP Skills required: Technical Skills: - Hands-on experience with SAP Signavio Suite administration. - Experience with workspace management, access control, and configuration. - Understanding of BPMN 2.0 and governance frameworks. - Experience with S/4HANA, SAP Cloud ALM, or Solution Manager integrations. - Strong background in SSO/IDP configuration and authorization models. - Knowledge of SaaS security, compliance standards, and data governance. Soft Skills: - Excellent communication and documentation skills. - Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities. - Ability to work effectively with IT, business, and transformation teams. - Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage workload independently. To be considered please submit an up-to-date CV LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Service Desk Associate 6 Month contract initially Based: Onsite in Crawley Rate: £150 - £170 p/d - (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Service Desk Associate to join the team. The role requires Handling service desk requests - Answering calls, emails, and ticket submissions. Resetting passwords - Helping employees regain access to systems. Basic troubleshooting - Fixing minor software issues and hardware glitches. Configuration challenges - Assisting with simple setup problems. Key Responsibilities:  Respond to user inquiries via phone, email, chat, or ticketing systems.  Act as the initial point of contact for IT issues, logging and tracking incidents.  Diagnose and resolve common IT problems, escalating complex issues to higher levels.  Possess a solid understanding of IT infrastructure  Be proficient in using IT service management (ITSM) tools and ticketing systems.  Accurately document all incidents, solutions, and actions taken.  Identify trends and patterns in user issues to proactively address potential problems.  Contribute to the development and maintenance of knowledge base articles. Key Skills & Experience:  Good Communication skills both Verbal and Written  Technical Proficiency L1.5  Positive attitude towards work  Multitasking skills  Effective Listening skills  Problem solving and analytical skills Desirable skills/knowledge/experience:  Familiarity with CRM tools  Ability to Improvise: Being able to think on your feet and adapt to unexpected situations is important. Please note: * 24X7 shift (Any 8 hours) * Candidates should be willing to work in a 24*7 environment with rotational shifts and rotational day offs. 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.

Data Architect 6 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid - Remote/3 days p/w onsite in Redhill Rate: £Market rates - p/d - (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Data Architect to join the team. Key Responsibilities: * Define and implement scalable data architecture leveraging Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure Synapse Analytics, and Snowflake. * Design logical and physical data models to support business requirements and analytics needs. * Develop and maintain data pipelines using ADF for ingestion, transformation, and loading from diverse sources. * Optimize ETL processes for performance and cost efficiency. * Lead migration projects from Ab-Initio to modern cloud platforms (Azure + Snowflake). * Ensure data integrity, quality, and compliance during migration. * Write and tune SQL queries, stored procedures, and implement best practices for query performance. * Work closely with business stakeholders, data engineers, and analysts to deliver solutions. * Implement data governance, security, and lineage practices using Azure tools. * Explore and integrate emerging technologies like Azure Databricks, Python, and orchestration frameworks for advanced analytics. * Able to take key decisions with respect to technology landscape in data technologies weighing risk versus reward Key Skills & Experience: * Cloud & Data Platforms: Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Lake, Snowflake. * Database & Querying: SQL Server, PL/SQL, T-SQL. * ETL Tools: Ab-Initio (migration experience), Informatica (optional). * Programming: Python, PySpark (preferred). * Other: CI/CD with Azure DevOps, Data Modeling (Star/Snowflake schema), Metadata management. * String analytical, Problem-solving and communication skills. Desirable skills/knowledge/experience: * Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203). * Experience in BFSI domain or large-scale enterprise data platforms. 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.