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Compliance to CNI Test schedules. Use of a Test Management toolset Network sites: DC fully resilient network solution (multiple sites) and WAN Build validation of each network device to CNI standard and Low Level Design. (Routers, Switches, Firewall, Load balancer, Proxy Server) Validate HLD / LLD design: Test Phases: Network Integration, Functional, Performance, Disaster Recovery, Operational Acceptance 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 Description: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced ServiceNow Project Manager to lead the implementation of ServiceNow solutions across the organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the project, from planning and initiation to execution and closure. This individual will play a key role in driving the delivery of ServiceNow implementations, ensuring that the project meets business needs, is completed on time, within scope, and on budget. As the ServiceNow Project Manager, you will work closely with internal stakeholders, ServiceNow developers, business analysts, and vendors to manage the project life cycle, mitigate risks, and ensure seamless integration of the ServiceNow platform. If you have a proven track record of delivering ServiceNow projects successfully, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our organization's IT service management capabilities. Key Responsibilities: * Project Planning & Coordination: o Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and budgets for ServiceNow implementations. o Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with business stakeholders and IT teams. o Establish and manage project timelines, ensuring on-time delivery of milestones. * Stakeholder Management: o Engage with key business and IT stakeholders to understand project requirements and expectations. o Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders and project team members. o Ensure effective communication and transparency across all parties throughout the project lifecycle. * Resource Management: o Coordinate resources, both internal and external, ensuring that project tasks are appropriately staffed. o Manage third-party vendors and ServiceNow implementation partners, ensuring performance aligns with project goals. o Monitor resource utilization and adjust as necessary to meet project requirements. * Risk and Issue Management: o Proactively identify potential risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies to minimize impact on the project. o Manage and resolve project issues in a timely and effective manner. o Track and report on project risks and issues to ensure accountability. * Budget and Financial Oversight: o Develop and manage the project budget, ensuring all financial aspects of the project are tracked and reported. o Provide regular status updates to management regarding budget performance and any forecasted changes. * ServiceNow Implementation Management: o Oversee the end-to-end implementation of ServiceNow, ensuring that all modules (e.g., ITSM, ITOM, HRSD, CSM) are successfully deployed. o Collaborate with functional leads to define and configure business processes within ServiceNow. o Ensure alignment of the ServiceNow implementation with business requirements and best practices. * Quality Assurance and Reporting: o Ensure that all deliverables meet the required quality standards and are delivered according to specifications. o Provide regular project status updates, including progress, issues, and risks, to senior management. o Prepare and present post-implementation reviews, capturing lessons learned and recommending improvements. * Training & Change Management: o Coordinate training for users and key stakeholders on ServiceNow features and functionality. o Support change management activities to ensure smooth adoption of the ServiceNow platform across the organization. o Promote user adoption through continuous communication and feedback channels. * Post-Implementation Support: o Oversee the transition from project completion to the operations and support phase. o Work with the IT support team to ensure ongoing support and issue resolution post-implementation. o Required Skills & Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field. * PMP, Scrum Master, or similar project management certification preferred. * 5+ years of project management experience, with a focus on ServiceNow implementations. * Strong knowledge of ServiceNow modules and best practices for IT Service Management (ITSM), IT Operations Management (ITOM), and/or other ServiceNow solutions. * Proven experience managing cross-functional teams and complex projects, with a track record of successful ServiceNow implementations. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. * Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure. * Experience with Agile methodologies and working in Agile teams is a plus. * Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Asana). * Desired Skills & Experience: * ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS) or Certified System Administrator (CSA) is a plus. * Knowledge of ITIL frameworks and practices. Previous experience working in large, complex organizations with multiple stakeholders 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.

Role: ServiceNow Solutions Architect Location: Hybrid - at least 3 days per week out of Bristol Length: 6-month contract Rate: £550 per day IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Clearance: SC Job Description We are seeking an experienced ServiceNow Solutions Architect to lead the architectural design and solution strategy for a major ServiceNow implementation spanning IT Service Management (ITSM) and Customer Service Management (CSM). This role will ensure that the platform is designed and configured to meet business requirements, align with best practices, and support long-term scalability. The ideal candidate will combine deep architectural expertise with strong functional knowledge of ServiceNow modules. You will work closely with stakeholders, project managers, developers, and business teams to translate requirements into robust and future-proof ServiceNow solutions. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities * Lead the end-to-end solution architecture for ServiceNow implementations across ITSM, CSM, and related modules. * Translate business requirements into scalable, efficient, and compliant ServiceNow platform designs. * Define architectural standards, integration patterns, and design principles for ServiceNow. * Provide technical leadership to development teams, ensuring alignment with architectural direction. * Conduct workshops with stakeholders to understand business processes and map them to ServiceNow capabilities. * Oversee and guide configuration, customization, scripting, and integration activities. * Ensure solutions follow ServiceNow best practices and meet security and compliance requirements. * Create technical documentation, design specifications, and architectural diagrams. * Collaborate with project managers to support planning, delivery timelines, and risk mitigation. * Review and validate technical deliverables, ensuring quality and consistency. * Support testing, UAT, go-live planning, and post-implementation enhancements. ________________________________________ Essential Skills & Experience * Strong experience as a ServiceNow Solutions Architect, Lead Consultant, or Technical Architect. * Hands-on expertise across ServiceNow ITSM and CSM modules. * Deep understanding of ServiceNow architecture, data model, integrations, APIs, and platform capabilities. * Proven experience designing and implementing complex, multi-module ServiceNow solutions. * Strong understanding of ITIL processes and service management best practices. * Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation and architectural designs. * Experience guiding developers, reviewing technical work, and enforcing platform standards. * Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with ability to communicate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences. * Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments. ________________________________________ Desirable Skills & Experience * ServiceNow certifications such as: o Certified System Administrator (CSA) o Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS - ITSM, CSM, or others) o Certified Application Developer (CAD) o ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect (CTA) or working toward it * Knowledge of ServiceNow ITOM, HRSD, or other modules. * Experience with integrations using REST, SOAP, MID Server, or integration hubs. * Background in enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF). * Experience in large-scale digital transformation or multi-instance ServiceNow environments. * Familiarity with cloud ecosystems and infrastructure (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP) 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.

Azure Cloud Engineer - 1 Year Fixed Term Location: Carlisle (On-site 1 day per month) Working Model: Hybrid (Predominantly remote) Employment Type: 1 year FTC (Fixed Term) Overview A leading organisation is seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer to join its growing technology function. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and supporting a modern cloud-first environment while maintaining strong integration with on‑premise infrastructure. You will take ownership of designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud solutions in Azure, leveraging strong Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and CI/CD pipelines, with a major focus on security, scalability, and automation. The role also involves supporting legacy on‑prem systems and ensuring seamless hybrid integration. Key Responsibilities Azure & Cloud Engineering Design, build, and optimise solutions within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. Apply Microsoft cloud design patterns and architectural best practices to deliver scalable and resilient services. Manage Azure resources including compute, storage, networking, IAM, monitoring, and security. On‑Premise Infrastructure Support and enhance existing on‑prem infrastructure, ensuring reliable hybrid cloud connectivity. Oversee on‑prem networking, server administration, firewalls, and identity services. Networking Manage and troubleshoot networking across cloud and on‑prem environments (VPN, routing, subnets, firewalls, DNS). Ensure secure and reliable connectivity between environments. CI/CD & Automation Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using modern tooling (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar). Implement Infrastructure as Code solutions (Terraform, Bicep, ARM preferred). Champion automation across provisioning, deployment, configuration, and testing. General Responsibilities Collaborate with architects, developers, and platform teams to deliver high‑quality solutions. Maintain strong documentation, operational excellence, and security standards. Troubleshoot incidents across cloud, hybrid, networking, and infrastructure layers. Contribute to continuous service improvements and engineering best practices. Key Skills & Experience Essential Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, networking, security, governance). Solid understanding of Microsoft cloud design patterns and architectural frameworks. Proven experience supporting on‑prem infrastructure in a hybrid model. Strong networking knowledge (TCP/IP, firewalls, load balancers, VPNs, routing). Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices. Strong IaC experience using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates. Scripting/automation skills (PowerShell, Bash, or Python). Excellent problem‑solving ability and experience supporting production environments. Desirable Azure certifications (AZ‑104, AZ‑305, AZ‑400 or similar). Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Grafana, Prometheus). Familiarity with containerisation (Docker, AKS). Experience in enterprise, financial services, or regulated environments. APPLY NOW! To find out more about Huxley, please visit Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

IT Support Technician – UK Our Client is an Entertainment, a live entertainment platform that owns and operates over 100 major music festivals in the UK, Europe and Australia. They are looking to hire an IT Support Technician to work within the UK division of the business. This role offers a self-starting candidate the ability to support a dynamic and fast-growing business, with future opportunities for personal development and career growth within the group. The IT Support Technician will report to the Director of Information Technology, and will support users both at global head office in Central London and in our operating businesses across the UK. The role will be instrumental in ensuring that users benefit from the highest standards of service, including with regards to information security, system availability and change management. Our current core tech stack consists of MS365 + Azure AD, box.com, Airtable, Zoom (+ Zoom Phone), Slack and Salesforce and we support user access to Google Workspace together with various other line of business products. Prior experience administering Azure Active Directory tenancies would be particularly valuable, together with exposure to deployment and maintenance of security tools such as endpoint management and anti-virus. We support both Windows and Mac devices and our users access our services both on corporate machines and BYOD. We are 100% cloud native with no on-premises systems. Specific tasks will include: First line support for users both in person and via support channels. Resolve or escalate issues Hardware setup and configuration, patching and upgrades Support audio-visual / conference room equipment and printers Monitoring and maintaining local networking equipment such as access points, firewalls etc Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of our backup Infrastructure, including laptops and relevant server(s) and other designated cloud backup locations. Provide timely report to senior management on progress of dedicated tasks, or on-going activities. Configuration and monitoring of core systems Administration for IT processes such as: Support ticketing Equipment inventories Hardware purchases, repairs and disposals Joiner-Mover-Leaver process Managing license count Assisting with change projects such as data migration, office reconfiguration and platform or service changes Personal Attributes: Detail and precision in aspects of approach to tasks Ability to prioritise conflicting workflows Team player, ability to communicate effectively with non-technical users and senior management Excellent presentation and time keeping Experience 3 years experience in equivalent setting Microsoft Office 2019+ support essential Mac (iOS) support exposure desirable Exposure to endpoint device management systems desirable S Azure support essential Good documentation and analytical skills, with a passion for end-user satisfaction. Evidence of commitment to training and knowledge The Client is based in Central London with some attendance at operating business offices elsewhere in London and across the UK. The salary is in the range £30K - £35K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Role Title: Data Modeler Location: London Duration: 10/07/2026 Work setup: 3 days onsite/week Rate inside IR35 £358 MUST BE THROUGH UMBRELLA * Expertise in data modeling methodologies, including conceptual, logical, physical, and dimensional modeling (Kimball/Inmon). * Proven experience designing enterprise semantic layers, particularly for lakehouse architectures * Strong understanding of data warehousing principles, star/snowflake schemas, fact/slowly changing dimensions, and canonical data models. * Ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable, well structured data models that support analytics, BI, ML, and operational use cases. * Experience collaborating with data engineers to guide physical implementation, ensuring alignment with modeling standards and performance requirements. * Working knowledge of modern data platforms and storage patterns, including Delta Lake, Parquet, medallion architectures, and distributed systems. * Proficiency with data modeling tools such as ER/Studio, ERWin, Sparx EA, dbt metrics layer, or similar. * Strong SQL skills for validating data structures, profiling data, and ensuring model accuracy. * Knowledge of metadata management, lineage, and governance frameworks, ensuring that modeled entities align with enterprise standards and regulatory controls. * Experience defining naming standards, modeling conventions, and reusable data artefacts to ensure consistency across data domains. * Ability to assess data quality issues and identify model level improvements to enhance trust and usability of curated datasets. * Strong communication skills, capable of translating technical modeling decisions into clear guidance for engineers, analysts, and business partners. * Familiarity with semantic modeling layers (e.g., dbt Semantic Layer, Power BI, LookML) and how data structures support BI and AI use cases. * Experience working within federated or domain driven data environments, including Data Mesh or similar patterns. Please send latest CV LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Role Title: Financial Crime Support Senior BA Location: 1 profile in Leeds, 1 profile in Bradford Duration: 30/04/2026 Work setup: 3 days onsite/week Rate £447.50 Inside IR35 MUST BE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: Collaborate with AML, Fraud and Data teams to review and enhance detection rules and models Participate in case reviews and contribute to feedback loops for continuous improvement Conduct scenario testing and threshold tuning to improve detection accuracy Monitor system performance recommend improvements based on alert conversation rates Product regular reports on alert volumes, trends and system effectiveness Document changes to monitoring logic, data sources and rule configurations Ensure effective documentation and handover of processes, tools and methodologies Delivery training, walkthroughs and guidance to upskill existing team members Embed best practices and promote consistency in ways of working across the team Core skills: Highly driven, independent worker Strong data analysis skills Experience working with large datasets and data quality assurance Ability to interpret complex data and present findings clearly with structured documentation to support informed decision making SQL proficiency Highly articulate with outstanding communication skills The ability to effectively transfer skills to internal YBS staff Industry Experience: The resources provided will need to demonstrate industry experience in Financial Crime AML and Anti-Fraud rule design and optimisation Relevant knowledge of current Financial Crime risk and mitigation strategies Preferred - experience of ACI Proactive Risk Management system Please send latest CV LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Our Client are looking for a Billing Coordinator. They will provide an integral role in ensuring Billing accuracy. They will bring good customer service, problem solving and business partner skills to work with Sales, our Billing Specialists and other key stakeholders to ensure order processing and related billing functions deliver to our billing KPI's and internal metrics. For this role you will be required to be onsite 4 days per week. WHAT YOU WILL DO: * Process orders and complete invoicing to meet/exceed billing targets, which requires accurate interpretation of legal agreements of varying complexity and ensuring PO's meet the standards for your orders; * Ensure all Revenue Recognition criteria have been met to ensure order can be 'booked' * Troubleshoot and resolve order management and billing issues to support meeting cash collection targets; * Responsible to effectively manage internal customer/stakeholder inquiries on billing processes, internal controls and policies; * Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives, including ensuring your voice is heard for us to make the right changes to deliver on process automation goals; * Deliver on other priorities as assigned to execute on the Billing delivery excellence mandate. Education: * University / College education in relevant discipline (Finance & Accounting considered to be an asset)Skills and Experience: * Minimum 2+ years' experience in relevant environment; global billing experience in the software services, or high-tech industry or relevant education * Good customer service experience * Good working knowledge of billing systems and Microsoft products. Knowledge in SAP, Sales Force would be an advantage * Good working knowledge of accounting principles * Working knowledge reviewing legal agreements an asset * Detail and results-oriented, with an ability to work under pressure to meet tight timelines * Strong oral and written communication skills to present information logically and concisely; multilingual skills an asset * Self-starter as well as great team work abilities * Demonstrated ability to embrace change and willing to learn to ensure best billing practices are a way of life on the team. * Very strong organizational skills 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 Support Technician – UK Our Client is an Entertainment, a live entertainment platform that owns and operates over 100 major music festivals in the UK, Europe and Australia. They are looking to hire an IT Support Technician to work within the UK division of the business. This role offers a self-starting candidate the ability to support a dynamic and fast-growing business, with future opportunities for personal development and career growth within the group. The IT Support Technician will report to the Director of Information Technology, and will support users both at global head office in Central London and in our operating businesses across the UK. The role will be instrumental in ensuring that users benefit from the highest standards of service, including with regards to information security, system availability and change management. Our current core tech stack consists of MS365 + Azure AD, box.com, Airtable, Zoom (+ Zoom Phone), Slack and Salesforce and we support user access to Google Workspace together with various other line of business products. Prior experience administering Azure Active Directory tenancies would be particularly valuable, together with exposure to deployment and maintenance of security tools such as endpoint management and anti-virus. We support both Windows and Mac devices and our users access our services both on corporate machines and BYOD. We are 100% cloud native with no on-premises systems. Specific tasks will include: First line support for users both in person and via support channels. Resolve or escalate issues Hardware setup and configuration, patching and upgrades Support audio-visual / conference room equipment and printers Monitoring and maintaining local networking equipment such as access points, firewalls etc Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of our backup Infrastructure, including laptops and relevant server(s) and other designated cloud backup locations. Provide timely report to senior management on progress of dedicated tasks, or on-going activities. Configuration and monitoring of core systems Administration for IT processes such as: Support ticketing Equipment inventories Hardware purchases, repairs and disposals Joiner-Mover-Leaver process Managing license count Assisting with change projects such as data migration, office reconfiguration and platform or service changes Personal Attributes: Detail and precision in aspects of approach to tasks Ability to prioritise conflicting workflows Team player, ability to communicate effectively with non-technical users and senior management Excellent presentation and time keeping Experience 3 years experience in equivalent setting Microsoft Office 2019+ support essential Mac (iOS) support exposure desirable Exposure to endpoint device management systems desirable S Azure support essential Good documentation and analytical skills, with a passion for end-user satisfaction. Evidence of commitment to training and knowledge The Client is based in Central London with some attendance at operating business offices elsewhere in London and across the UK. You will be required to work in the office at least 3 days per week. The salary is in the range £30K - £45K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

Infrastructure Designer 12 Month contract initially Based: Manchester/Hybrid. (2-3 days p/w onsite in Manchester) Rate: £400 - £450 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 Infrastructure Designer to join the team. Your Responsibilities: * Produce infrastructure design documentation based on a solution architecture to be implemented by a 3rd party supplier. * To coordinate accurate estimates for inclusion in end to end project costs and business cases and to assist with the estimates for the end-to-end IT costs of the Co-operative Bank. * Leadership within projects of technical resources and SMEs. * Input to infrastructure solution frameworks and patterns displaying awareness of external markets and suppliers, so that the best value for money and service is delivered. * Ensure that clear root cause is established for incidents impacting the deliverables of the Infrastructure CoE and that these issues are addressed. * Work with 3rd party supplier build teams, development and test environment leads to ensure that solutions implemented across the Bank project portfolio are compliant to design. * Involvement with 3rd parties to design product integration to existing / new solutions. * Act as a technical escalation point and convene troubleshooting teams to ensure rapid identification and resolution of infrastructure issues. * Provide design inputs to areas of expertise such as Mainframe, Networks, Wintel, Database or Connect:Direct. * Responsibility for producing and assuring design patterns. * Responsibility for producing and assuring Infrastructure Roadmaps. * Provide technical escalation point for production services. * Provide technical escalation point during build phase of new production services. Key Skills/knowledge/experience: * Extensive experience in VM Ware Platforms and Infrastructure Solutions, Networking Environments & Firewall Knowledge * Extensive expertise in leading infrastructure solution, design and process improvement activities within an IT operational environment which resulted in improved efficiency, performance and financial benefit. * Excellent communication and influencing skills for dealing with internal management and teams, liaison with business partners and customers and external IT service providers. * Excellent technical authoring skills Additional desirable technical skills: * Mainframe (CICS, COBOL, Objecstar, CA Datacom, VSAM etc.) * UNIX Environments (AIX, LINUX, Solaris etc.) * Wintel / Storage / Desktop Environments * Data Centre Hosting * Cloud Services and integration * Mobile and BYOD * Middleware and Integration (IBM Message Broker, DataStage etc.)" 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.

***SC CLEARED** Service Designer 6 Month contract initially Based: Remote - Max 1 days per month 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 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. 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.

Programme Director: Target Start Date: ASAP Target End Date: Six months contract Rate: Inside IR35 Location of role: Basingstoke, London and other sites as needed Location requirement: On site 5 days a week Clearance Required: DV Working Pattern: Monday - Friday Brief overview on the role/project: As a Programme Director, you will take responsibility for the improvement programme for one of our major programmes .The successful person will need to demonstrate strong leadership; establish pragmatic relationships with key customers; as well as drive our colleagues, our internal stakeholders within the supporting enabling services and the wider UK delivery community towards consistent delivery excellence. Mandatory skills: - Provides strong leadership and guidance to programme and project teams as well as setting strategic direction and vision. - Supports personal and professional development within programme team/s and wider community. - Directs the management of the business and overall Portfolio risk. - Ensures the production of effective mitigation plans and risk assessments so that timescales and overall Portfolio / programme / project costs are understood and underwritten by all the relevant stakeholders. - Experienced Programme Manager (large complex programs and ideally at portfolio level). - Strong senior customer / stakeholder management (internal / external). - Strong governance and control (financial/risk/issues/dependency management). - Finds solutions / thinks out of the box. - Strong communicator and experience with working under pressure 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.

Role Title: Delivery Project Manager Location: Fleet Duration: 31/12/2026 Days on site: 2-3 Rate £358 Inside IR35 MUST BE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: Delivery Project Manager - Cloud Based Cards Infrastructure Gateway Role Overview We are seeking a delivery-driven Project Manager to lead end-to-end implementation and modernization of a cloud-native Cards Infrastructure Gateway-the core switching, routing, and security layer that processes real-time card transactions across issuing and acquiring ecosystems. The role spans delivery governance, cloud infrastructure orchestration, platform engineering, scheme integrations, and partner/vendor coordination. You will drive multi-region deployments, zero downtime releases, PCI compliant architectures, and modern, scalable payment processing built on cloud-native services. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities 1. Delivery Leadership (Cloud Transformation & BAU Change) * Own delivery of cloud-native gateway initiatives: migration from on-prem to cloud, infra re-platforming, API gateway modernization, resilience uplift, and regional expansion. * Shape delivery strategy across Agile/Hybrid models; manage scope, budget, timelines, and resource plans. * Lead proactive RAID management for distributed cloud infra and multi-system dependencies. 2. Cloud-Native Platform & Technical Coordination * Drive workstreams across key components of a cloud-native gateway: o Microservices, API Gateway (Kong/Apigee/AWS API Gateway/Azure APIM) o Event streams (Kafka/Pulsar) o Service mesh (Istio/Linkerd) o Kubernetes (AKS/EKS/GKE) and containerized workloads o Cloud load balancers (ALB/NLB), WAF, NAT, VPC/Virtual Networks o Cloud HSM / KMS for cryptographic operations and PIN/token security * Govern multi-region active-active deployments and ensure traffic distribution, failover, and DR patterns. * Oversee implementation of NFRs: performance/latency, scalability, 99.99% availability, auto-scaling, observability, and compliance. 3. Cloud Security & Compliance * Ensure compliance with PCI DSS, data encryption standards, tokenization, and cloud security guardrails. * Coordinate HSM/KMS integration, cryptographic key ceremonies, and secure API authentication (OAuth2, mTLS). * Govern cloud access, IAM roles, network isolation, and regulatory audit readiness. 4. Stakeholder, Vendor & Scheme Coordination * Lead delivery interactions with Visa, Mastercard, Amex, payment processors, and cloud service providers (AWS). * Manage SoWs, SLAs, and multi-vendor dependencies across platform engineering, networks, SRE, and security. * Navigate scheme certification cycles, cloud service limits, change windows, and release gates. 5. Governance, Reporting & Financials * Drive steering committees, architecture forums, and platform governance meetings. * Provide transparent reporting: milestones, burn-up charts, risk heatmaps, dependency matrices. * Manage CapEx/OpEx budget for cloud infrastructure, consumption-based costs, and resource optimization. 6. Cloud Testing, Observability & Operational Readiness * Govern performance testing using cloud-native tools and distributed load strategies. * Ensure robust observability: logs, metrics, tracing (CloudWatch/Prometheus/Grafana/Splunk/OpenTelemetry). * Deliver runbooks, operational dashboards, SRE onboarding, and production readiness gates. 7. Cutover, Multi-Region Deployment & Transition * Own migration and cutover strategy for moving gateway workloads to cloud with minimal user impact. * Coordinate DR, region failover tests, and resilience validation. * Ensure smooth handover to SRE/BAU teams with SLAs, OLA documentation, and monitoring frameworks. ________________________________________ Required Skills & Experience Domain Expertise o Authorization flows o ISO 8583, EMV, Tokenization o Scheme mandates & certifications * Expertise in cloud-hosted payment routing, scheme connectivity, and secure transaction processing. Cloud & Infrastructure Skills * Strong delivery experience in AWS cloud environments. * Coordination across: o Kubernetes (AKS/EKS/GKE) o API Gateway / Service Mesh o Event streaming (Kafka/Pulsar) o Cloud HSM (AWS CloudHSM, Azure HSM, GCP Cloud HSM) o KMS, IAM, security groups, VPC, firewall rules o IAC (Terraform/CloudFormation/Bicep - exposure preferred) * Understanding of cloud scalability models, distributed systems, caching layers, and CI/CD pipelines. Delivery & Governance * Proven track record managing high-availability, low-latency cloud platforms. * Large-scale migration experience (on-prem ? cloud) is highly desirable. * Strong vendor and partner management across schemes, cloud providers, processors, and SI partners. Soft Skills * Excellent communication with senior stakeholders, engineering leads, and business heads. * Strong risk framing, decision-making, and negotiation capability. * Ability to drive delivery across large matrix enterprises and multi-disciplinary teams. ________________________________________ 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: Change Manager Duration: 12 month initial contract Location: 2 days onsite per week required in London, rest remote IR35 Status: Inside Role overview The Change Delivery Manager is responsible for managing change projects to meet strategic objectives,ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, compliant with regulations, and aligned with internal policies. Key Accountabilities * Management of change projects within the organisation, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within scope, budget, and to the required quality standards. * Development and management of project plans that outline the scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements for change projects. * Communication with stakeholders, including senior management, project teams, and external partners, to ensure that they are informed about project progress and that their needs and expectations are being met. * Management of project teams, ensuring that they are properly resourced and that they have the necessary skills and expertise to deliver on project objectives. * Creation of reports on project progress to ensure that proposed solutions are delivered on time and within budget. * Management of project risks, ensuring that risk, assumptions, issues and dependencies are identified, assessed,and mitigated as necessary. * Facilitation of change management activities, including training and communication, to ensure that change projects are successfully implemented and embedded in the organisation. * Oversee end-to-end delivery of FRTB initiatives, ensuring alignment with regulatory timelines and internal governance. Stakeholder Management and Leadership * Ensures that stakeholder mapping & stakeholder plan is comprehensive and considers internal and external stakeholders * Develops and manages one or more defined communication channels which facilitates open communication and discussion between stakeholders for multiple work streams/projects. * Communication to key stakeholders/groups to keep them informed of key changes and potential impact of the project outcome through published status reports * Takes ownership for stakeholder management of multiple senior stakeholders within the assigned business area. * Facilitate negotiation/mediation between different stakeholders to aid decision making process Experience: * Experience of managing technical / IT projects in Market Risk with medium to high complexity, business critical and large cross-functional team spanning multiple regions and functions * Experience in managing senior stakeholders within the context of a time bound Regulatory driven project is critical * Experience of working on FRTB SA project (under Basel IV) * Proven familiarity with Basel 2.5 (VaR, IRC risk, sensitivities, and market risk capital calculations) * Proven familiarity with Hypothetical Portfolio Exercises (HPE) and regulatory submission processes * Proven familiarity with RRAO (Residual Risk Add-On) * Experience in managing projects within agile framework Skills / Qualifications: * Facilitate workshops and discussions to resolve methodology and implementation challenges * Project Management Qualification and/or equivalent training / experience * Presentation and communication skills, managing senior (MD Level) stakeholders * Excellent stakeholder management skills, particularly with QA, Front Office and Market Risk functions * Excellent organisation, communication (written and verbal), planning and problem solving skills 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.

Role Title: User Experience Engagement Lead Location: Reading - Hybrid 50/50 Duration: 11/09/2026 Rate inside Ir35 £519.10 MUST BE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: The User Experience Engagement Lead is responsible for understanding, measuring, and improving the end to end colleague experience across all Workplace Technology domains - Endpoint, Productivity, Identity & Access Management (IDAM), Hardware, and Collaboration. This role acts as the voice of the user within the technology organisation, ensuring that services are intuitive, accessible, and continuously improving. Through structured engagement, insight gathering, and targeted communication, the User Experience Engagement Lead helps each domain shape services that meet real user needs and drive adoption, satisfaction, and productivity. Key Responsibilities Expectations 1 User Insight & Experience Measurement * Lead the design, delivery, and analysis of user surveys, polls, and feedback loops across all Workplace Technology domains. * Map and maintain user experience journeys for Endpoint, Productivity, IDAM, Hardware, and Collaboration services. * Identify pain points, unmet needs, and opportunities for improvement through qualitative and quantitative insights. * Partner with domain owners to translate insights into actionable enhancements, backlog items, and service improvements. * Track experience trends over time and provide clear reporting to leadership and product teams. 2 Engagement & Communication * Develop and deliver communication campaigns that support awareness, adoption, and understanding of Workplace Technology services. * Create engaging content for Viva Engage, internal channels, and digital platforms to promote updates, tips, and success stories. * Tailor messaging to different user groups, ensuring clarity, accessibility, and relevance. * Support change and adoption activities for new features, tools, and service improvements. 3 Experience Advocacy & Collaboration * Act as a central point of coordination for user experience across all Workplace Technology domains. * Champion user‑centred design principles and ensure they are embedded in service lifecycle activities. * Facilitate workshops, listening sessions, and focus groups to deepen understanding of user needs. * Work closely with Product Managers, Service Owners, Support teams, and Communications to ensure a consistent, high‑quality experience. * Provide guidance on tone, messaging, and user‑friendly approaches to technical content. 4 Continuous Improvement * Maintain a clear view of experience‑related risks, dependencies, and improvement opportunities across domains. * Support the development of experience KPIs, success measures, and dashboards. * Contribute to the evolution of Workplace Technology's operating model, ensuring user experience is a core pillar. * Benchmark against industry best practice and bring fresh ideas for engagement, measurement, and communication. Please send latest CV 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.

Our client is looking for a Data Scientist/Engineer to work on an initial 6 month contract, Outside IR35. This would be working on a hybrid basis in Milton Keynes, and candidates would require an active DV clearance prior to starting the role. Key Qualifications * Must have proficient skills working on Large Language Models (LLMs). * Proficiency in evaluating, deploying and using on premise open source technology stacks. * Proficiency in Azure Cognitive Services, which includes Azure Language Service, Azure Text Analytics, Azure Speech Service, and other AI-related offerings. * A good understanding of OpenAI's GPT models and how it integrates with Azure services. This includes knowledge of GPT's capabilities, limitations, and available features. * Strong programming skills in Python for working with Azure services and data manipulation. * Good understanding of databases e.g. Postgres * Proficient knowledge of back-end programming languages like NodeJS, Python and/or Golang * Proficient knowledge on one of front-end technologies like React or Angular * Hands on technical Skills related to Backend development. * Experience with AWS and GCP is an added advantage. * Demonstrated Cluster Management knowledge and experience using platforms including - Kubernetes, Rancher, Helm, Docker * Familiarity with Figma for UI Mockups * Cloud certification at a developer or equivalent level is an added advantage. * Azure AI Certification or equivalent is an added advantage. * Familiarity with Data engineering and Machine learning models 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.