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IT Support Technician Purpose The role of IT Support Technician will lead and manage all day-to-day IT 2 and 3 line support activities for Schools. The IT Support Technician will liaise with School staff, the IT Service Desk and other 3 line support teams to identify, prioritise, own and resolve all IT support and service requests. The IT Support Technician will work closely with the Projects teams to assist with the seamless delivery of technology transition projects This position is a UK role and will be required to support other schools/sites as requested by the UK Service Delivery Manager. Key Responsibilities Provide 2 and 3 line support to UK School staff and students Support Transformation Projects Work alongside and support strategic technical delivery and IT Solutions Strategy Carry out routine BAU maintenance of all computer hardware and network services to maintain agreed availability. Respond to and resolve IT faults and requests through onsite visits and remote support tools to agreed service levels. Install and configure approved computer hardware and licensed software, following agreed policies and procedures. Maintain site documentation, including hardware and software inventories, to ensure accuracy of information, legal and financial compliance. Manage staff and student user accounts following agreed policies and procedures. Monitor and maintain server back-ups to ensure system and user data is protected and secure. Monitor IT (physical and network) security and report any risks or incidents to School Head teachers, IT Manager Any other reasonably requested duties Person Specification Exceptional customer service and communication skills, including written and verbal. Excellent interpersonal skills including communicating effectively and professionally with people at all levels of the organization. Effective communication skills in a technical respect with other IT professionals, and in non-technical terms with other colleagues Self-motivation, effective time management and the ability to work unsupervised. Must be able to use initiative and work under pressure, consistently employing a customer centric approach to resolving all IT issues. Demonstrable methodical problem solving, excellent analytical skills and creative thinking. Able to demonstrate good judgement and decision-making skills in resolving issues in challenging situations, knowing when to sign post, escalate and resolve issues. Experience in establishing new processes and procedures as well as following those already in place and always looking for improvements. A desire to, and demonstrable experience of supporting teaching and learning Project team member skills Effective engagement with IT service partners and 3rd parties A clean UK driving license. Technical Skills Windows Server 2012/2016 Windows 10 Active Directory support Office365 Microsoft Office 2013/2016 suites LAN & WAN technologies and protocols, including VLAN, wireless, DNS and DHCP. SIMS.net and SOLUS3 support AV and interactive boards and screens Shared printing solutions Desktop/Server Hardware support and troubleshooting Apple device management and support Experience Experience of working in a Service Desk environment (2nd - 3rd line support role) Experience of working in the education or similar sector is preferable. ITIL preferred but not essential. Key Competencies Role Specific Work Planning and Scheduling Time Management Listening and Organisation Training, Mentoring and Delegating Problem Identification and Solution Process Improvement Safeguarding Responsibilities To comply with safeguarding policies, procedures and code of conduct To demonstrate a personal commitment to safeguarding and student/colleague wellbeing To ensure that any safeguarding concerns or incidents are reported appropriately in line with policy. To engage in safeguarding training when required Remuneration Competitive salary Contributory pension scheme Private healthcare Life assurance School fee discount Professional development 25 days holiday (pro-rata’d to part time) You will be based between 2 schools in Milton Keynes. The salary will be circa £28K - £30K + Benefits. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Technical Solutions Architect The primary role of the IT solutions architect, is to ensure all IT Infrastructure applications architecture and design, systems and software Integration, functional requirements gathering, whether from inception or enhancements, are delivered on-time, aligned to industry standards, redundant and simplified by design, as well as being delivered cost effectively, whilst ensuring project delivery meets architectural objectives. Responsible for providing hands-on design and technical leadership to the global IT and business related teams, with a solid technology background, experience in capability and data models, domain driven design for application strategy, across all phases of the software development lifecycle. Additional responsibilities include ensuring IT Infrastructure and application design are secure, reliable, and regularly reviewed. This role will also develop and enhance relationship management with key service partners, independent contractors, vendors, and suppliers. Key Responsibilities/Tasks: Lead the architecture design, and delivery towards consolidation of O365 amongst operating companies globally. Lead the architecture and design towards implementation of a robust, cost-effective disaster recovery solution for all key business applications globally. Ownership of the workflow design between core system applications and functions. Ownership of end architecture target designs with viable interim states. Ownership of data integration complexity, with an aim of simplification. Ownership of architectural and operational design and roadmap. Ensure solutions are secure by design, with minimum customisation (as needed). Support and train technical / business leads across functions, using agile decision making. Responsible for ensuring the correct technical solutions and products are chosen. Responsible for documenting the technology landscape, interfaces, and data flows. Responsible for ensuring new and modified services, occur in a planned, controlled, and timely manner, with emphasis on design and implementation concepts. Provide monthly reporting dashboard, on network security, IoT consumption, endpoint and server security, application security, including SLA and key KPI counters to the director of IT and associated stakeholders. Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of IT transformation related projects and programs, to ensure application of appropriate governance processes are aligned. Maintain and up to date solution architecture diagrams / workflows and documentation for all key IT programmes, projects and ongoing BAU activities. Provide timely reports to management and key stakeholders on projects progress, and risks to delivery including non-compliance issues. Collaborate with the director of IT, ensuring IT security policies & practices are adhered to within all regions and groups. Skills/Competencies Required: Microsoft / AWS architecture (recent experience) Agile methodology / delivery Experience with interacting with business and technology leaders. Experience designing physical data models (relational SQL desirable) Experience rolling our mid-large platforms from inception to production. SQL, Java, Oracle, Kubernetes exposure. Hardware and software virtualisation techniques Excellent written and verbal communication skills Prior experience in a complex IT infrastructure environment Excellent analytical abilities and innovative problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and strong abilities to develop and enhance relationships with clients and peers. The Client is based in Central London. This is a hybrid role – 3 days per week in the office. The salary for this position circa £55K - £60K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

As a Test Engineer, you will be responsible for assuring the quality, reliability and performance of tooling and capabilities delivered across Tier 1 and Tier 2. You will work within defined quality and performance strategies, ensuring all testing activity is completed within agreed timescales, budgets and standards, and that outcomes meet or exceed stakeholder expectations. You will apply a demonstrable understanding of IT solution architecture - including GUIs, operating systems, databases, hardware and input devices, networks and security components, applications and services - to shape test strategies, approaches and detailed plans. This technical insight will guide the Quality and Performance team and ensure testing is risk‑based, robust and aligned to the Agency's operational needs. A key part of the role is building strong relationships across the Agency and with wider stakeholders. You will work closely with these partners to ensure products, tooling and services are aligned to the appropriate standards, fully assured and able to support the NCA’s broader digital and operational objectives. This role aligns to Test Engineer in the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - Duties and Responsbilities Test Improvement, Optimisation and Strategy - Help deliver the ongoing improvement and optimisation of testing practices, ensuring test environments, techniques and approaches are fit for purpose. Design, build, maintain and execute high‑quality functional and non‑functional tests that align to user needs and system requirements. Develop, maintain and apply key test artefacts, including Quality and Performance Test Strategies and Test Plans, while proactively identifying opportunities to enhance the end‑to‑end test process. Risk Management and Quality Assurance - Identify, document and manage testing‑related risks and issues, putting appropriate mitigations in place and escalating to the Test Manager where necessary to avoid delivery impacts. Make informed, context‑aware decisions relating to testing activities within the delivery environment, ensuring quality assurance remains robust and aligned to programme objectives. Test Execution, Data and Automation - Manage and deliver functional and non‑functional test activities, using a broad range of testing techniques to assure performance, quality and reliability. Create, manage and maintain test data, and support the development, enhancement and use of automation frameworks and scripts. Complete test work, provide feedback to team members, and collect testing metrics and statistics to support clear, evidence‑based reporting. Stakeholder Collaboration - Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure testing activities support high‑quality delivery aligned to organisational standards.

Infrastructure Solutions Architect The primary role of the IT Infrastructure Solutions Architect, is to ensure all IT Infrastructure applications architecture and design, systems and software Integration, functional requirements gathering, whether from inception or enhancements, are delivered on-time, aligned to industry standards, redundant and simplified by design, as well as being delivered cost effectively, whilst ensuring project delivery meets architectural objectives. Responsible for providing hands-on design and technical leadership to the global IT and business related teams, with a solid technology background, experience in capability and data models, domain driven design for application strategy, across all phases of the software development lifecycle. Additional responsibilities include ensuring IT Infrastructure and application design are secure, reliable, and regularly reviewed. This role will also develop and enhance relationship management with key service partners, independent contractors, vendors, and suppliers. Key Responsibilities/Tasks: Lead the architecture design, and delivery towards consolidation of O365 amongst operating companies globally. Lead the architecture and design towards implementation of a robust, cost-effective disaster recovery solution for all key business applications globally. Ownership of the workflow design between core system applications and functions. Ownership of end architecture target designs with viable interim states. Ownership of data integration complexity, with an aim of simplification. Ownership of architectural and operational design and roadmap. Ensure solutions are secure by design, with minimum customisation (as needed). Support and train technical / business leads across functions, using agile decision making. Responsible for ensuring the correct technical solutions and products are chosen. Responsible for documenting the technology landscape, interfaces, and data flows. Responsible for ensuring new and modified services, occur in a planned, controlled, and timely manner, with emphasis on design and implementation concepts. Provide monthly reporting dashboard, on network security, IoT consumption, endpoint and server security, application security, including SLA and key KPI counters to the director of IT and associated stakeholders. Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of IT transformation related projects and programs, to ensure application of appropriate governance processes are aligned. Maintain and up to date solution architecture diagrams / workflows and documentation for all key IT programmes, projects and ongoing BAU activities. Provide timely reports to management and key stakeholders on projects progress, and risks to delivery including non-compliance issues. Collaborate with the director of IT, ensuring IT security policies & practices are adhered to within all regions and groups. Skills/Competencies Required: Microsoft / AWS architecture (recent experience) Agile methodology / delivery Experience with interacting with business and technology leaders. Experience designing physical data models (relational SQL desirable) Experience rolling our mid-large platforms from inception to production. SQL, Java, Oracle, Kubernetes exposure. Hardware and software virtualisation techniques Excellent written and verbal communication skills Prior experience in a complex IT infrastructure environment Excellent analytical abilities and innovative problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and strong abilities to develop and enhance relationships with clients and peers. The Client is based in Central London. This is a hybrid role – 3 days per week in the office. The salary for this position circa £55K - £65K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

IT Support Technician 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. This is a 3 month contract assignment for 3 days per week initially. The rate will depend on your experience but will be in the range £150 to £200 per day. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

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.

Solutions Architect Our Client is a leading global organisation with offices in Central London. They are looking to recruit a Solutions Architect with at least 10 years hands-on expertise as a Solutions Architect. The key purpose for the position is to manage the applications and technology in the company. This includes Integrating products Managing Data Identity Management systems and software Enhancing existing applications Must have an excellent understanding of networks and infrastructure Must have excellent knowledge of the Azure environment and Office 365. This is key position with high levels of responsibility. The Client is based in Central London. This is a 6 month assignment initially. The rate is negotiable but will be circa £500 pd to £700 pd. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your rate and availability.

Our client is looking for an IT Field Engineer to work fully onsite in York. This would be an initial 6 month contract with an hourly rate of £22.10 Inside IR35. Job Profile Summary: Installs, repairs and provides technical maintenance for product and component hardware and software, mainly on customer premises. Ensures systems operate as designed and are maintained and/or upgraded per requirements. Works collaboratively with technical colleagues to ensure customers receive timely, effective and seamless service. Schedules services, completes all required administration and works with customers to ensure satisfaction with service delivery and understanding of product functionality. Key Responsibilities: * Serves as Field Engineer for specific clients and/or for specific products and applications, including tech kiosks / desks. * Provides software, hardware and networking support for desktops, laptops, servers, network devices, AV rooms and other networked devices. * Installs and maintains PCs and associated software, networks, servers, peripherals and other networked devices. * Supports network products from both operational and maintenance perspectives, including preventative maintenance activities. * Performs installs, moves, adds and changes as required. * Tests and certifies PCs, networks, servers and client approved applications. * Provides follow-up on problems or escalations. * Maintains a high degree of professionalism in actions, demeanour and dress. * Meets SLA requirements and ensures client satisfaction in all interactions. Key Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED required May require technical certification or Associate Degree Generally, 1-2years' experience in area of responsibility 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 Purpose The role of IT Support Technician will lead and manage all day-to-day ICT 2 and 3 line support activities for multiple schools as directed by the ICT Network Manager and/or ICT Schools Manager. The Support Technician will liaise with Head Office and School staff, the IT Service Desk and other 3 line support teams to identify, prioritise, own and resolve all IT support and service requests. Key Responsibilities Provide 2 and 3 line support to UK staff, schools staff and students Carry out routine maintenance of all computer hardware and network services to maintain agreed availability. Respond to and resolve IT faults and requests through onsite visits and remote support tools to agreed service levels. Install and configure approved computer hardware and licensed software, following agreed policies and procedures. Maintain site documentation, including hardware and software inventories, to ensure accuracy of information, legal and financial compliance. Manage staff and student user accounts following agreed policies and procedures. Monitor and maintain server back-ups to ensure system and user data is protected and secure. Monitor IT (physical and network) security and report any risks or incidents to School Head teachers, Network Manager or Schools IT Manager Any other reasonably requested duties Person Specification Exceptional customer service and communication skills, including written and verbal. Excellent interpersonal skills including communicating effectively and professionally with people at all levels of the organization. Effective communication skills in a technical respect with other IT professionals, and in non-technical terms with other colleagues Self-motivation, effective time management and the ability to work unsupervised. Must be able to use initiative and work under pressure, consistently employing a customer centric approach to resolving all IT issues. Demonstrable methodical problem solving, excellent analytical skills and creative thinking. Able to demonstrate good judgement and decision-making skills in resolving issues in challenging situations, knowing when to sign post, escalate and resolve issues. Experience in establishing new processes and procedures as well as following those already in place and always looking for improvements. A desire to, and demonstrable experience of supporting teaching and learning Effective engagement with IT service partners and 3rd parties Technical Skills Windows Server 2012/2016/2019 Windows 10 Active Directory support Office365 LAN & WAN technologies and protocols, including VLAN, wireless, DNS and DHCP. SIMS.net and SOLUS3 support Mobile device support including Apple, Windows, and Android tablets AV and interactive boards and screens Shared printing solutions Desktop/Server Hardware support and troubleshooting Apple device management and support Experience Flexible working, travel to support multiple sites/offices. Experience of working in a Service Desk environment (2nd or 3rd line support role) Experience of working in the education or similar sector is preferable. ITIL preferred but not essential. Key Competencies Role Specific Work Planning and Scheduling Time Management Listening and Organisation Training, Mentoring and Delegating Problem Identification and Solution Process Improvement Safeguarding Responsibilities To comply with safeguarding policies, procedures and code of conduct To demonstrate a personal commitment to safeguarding and student/colleague wellbeing To ensure that any safeguarding concerns or incidents are reported appropriately in line with policy. To engage in safeguarding training when required This will be a 2 to 3 months contract initially. The position will be in North London. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

Head of IT Infrastructure and Security In summary we are looking to recruit an all-round individual with expert knowledge and hands-on experience of IT Infrastructure coupled with Security, Compliance & Risk Management You must have upwards of 10 years hands-on expertise in IT Infrastructure combined with Security and Risk – ideally from within the banking or insurance sector. The Head of IT Infrastructure and Security Lead is responsible for overseeing the organisation’s IT operations, ensuring the stability, continuity, security, and efficiency of its technology platforms within a global commercial insurance environment. Some of the key points to consider for this role are: Define and enforce cloud security policies, identity management, and access controls to protect systems, networks, and data. Oversee the adoption of zero-trust security principles to enhance protection across cloud platforms. Manage identity and access management (IAM) in a cloud-first environment, including Azure AD, MFA, Conditional Access, SSO, and Privileged Access Management (PAM). Lead threat monitoring, detection, and response using cloud-native security solutions such as Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and SIEM platforms. Ensure compliance with cloud security frameworks and regulatory requirements (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, SOC2, FCA). Technology: Microsoft Azure Infrastructure design and administration, including topology, Azure networking, services, and component knowledge, Microsoft AD (Entra), Server and SQL experience, O365 administration and design Microsoft 365 & Azure: Strong experience managing Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams), Azure cloud infrastructure, and security tools such as Microsoft Defender and Sentinel. Security & Compliance: Deep knowledge of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS), compliance requirements (GDPR, SOC2), and risk management best practices. Summary: Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Capable of making informed decisions and resolving complex IT issues in a fast-paced environment. Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership and business users. The role will involve managing a Cloud environment in a team of 4 Technical people. Managing 6 different suppliers which include Security, IT Networks, Hosting and Servers and 3 party software. The aim of the role is to bring the MSP’s (suppliers of hardware and software) to the same page for the stakeholders and the Board and ensure technology is running smoothly. The Client is a financial organisation based in the City of London. This is a hybrid position with 3 days in the office. Must have a Bachelor’s degree in IT or similar. The salary for this role will be in the range £85K - £95K plus Excellent Benefits. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

IT Support Analyst with Microsoft Technologies We are looking for an experienced IT Support Specialist. You will possess a range of computer hardware, software and infrastructure skills in a corporate environment, also have demonstrable experience working as part of a busy corporate team engaging with staff at all levels within the business. To be considered you will have spent at least 3 years in a role similar to this. You will use Zoho ManageEngine to provide high-quality technical support to the business, which will directly contribute to customer success and executive reporting. You will be troubleshooting and resolving technical issues across a broad client and technology base through in-person, remote connectivity, telephone and/or Teams. You will be primarily responsible for network management including but not restricted to, Security, Compliance, New User Set-Up, Access, Privilege and configuration management across a broad range of networking and application facilities. Technical Competencies: Extensive experience of the Microsoft Windows Desktop essential A good practical knowledge of Microsoft cloud solutions including Office 365, Outlook, SharePoint,Azure, Teams & OneDrive highly desirable Proven experience with Active Directory, Desktop & Server solutions across the Microsoft stack Experience of network, printer, AV, UPS and Security hardware Experience of working within a Cybersecurity framework Overall appreciation of client system security, requirements and proven experience with relevant software and hardware solutions A good understanding of ISP solutions and connectivity requirements Wi-Fi solution experience & knowledge An understanding of the core IT compliance competencies for ITIL, GDPR & PCI/DSS etc. Personal Attributes: Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, especially comfortable with non-technical personnel Multi-tasking capabilities and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment under pressure. Disciplined, with the ability to prioritise Experience working with internal and external resources to achieve consistently excellent service level3 Ability and desire to expand with changing marketplace and technology. Friendly, professional Passionate about Technology Recognises the importance of frequent and clear communication and documentation Courageous in the face of the unknown This is an office based position. The Client is based in Harrow. The salary for this position is £35K - £40K. Do send your CV to me in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Job Title: Lecturer in Computing - Digital and T Levels (FE) Location: Birmingham Salary: £35,608 - £43,482 per annum - AC2 Job type: Permanent, Full-time UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating. The Role: Are you an experienced Lecturer in Computing - Digital and T Level in Further Education? Do you want to help shape a new multimillion-pound centre for Engineering, Digital and Sustainable Construction? Join our School of Engineering, Digital & Sustainable Construction as a Lecturer in Computing - Digital and T Levels (FE) . You'll deliver inspiring, inclusive teaching across areas such as Hardware, Networking, Cybersecurity, and Emerging Technologies, supporting students to succeed in: BTEC Level 2 Information & Creative Technology BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Computing (RQF) Digital T Levels Access to HE Computer Science What We're Looking For: A degree in IT/Computer Science (or equivalent) is required. A teaching qualification is not essential for the role, as full support will be provided to help you achieve it. You'll bring credible computing expertise-through industry experience or strong technical skills-and the ability to design engaging, blended learning. We're particularly interested in applicants with hands-on skills in hardware setup, networking, and cybersecurity , including configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting IT systems. In return, you'll join a collaborative, innovative department that values professional growth and employer engagement to keep learning relevant and career-focused. If you're ready to help students gain the skills the digital economy demands, we'd love to hear from you. Benefits: Generous allocation of annual leave 38 days' paid leave per year 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme Employer Contributions - 28.6% Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service. Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle. Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham Free on-site gym membership Extra Information: All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education. Closing Date - Sunday 12 April 2026. Interview Date - Friday 1 May 2026. Please click APPLY to be emailed a link to the role on our Careers site, where you need to complete our application form in order to be considered. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Computing Lecturer, Tech Lecturer, Computing Tutor, Computing Teacher, Cloud Technician, IT Support Engineer, IT Service Engineer, Service Desk Technician, IT Support Technician, Cloud Support Engineer, Support Technician, 1st Line Support Engineer, IT Support, IT Systems Support may also be considered for this role.

Data Solution Architect 6 Month contract initially + Extensions Based: Coventry/Hybrid - 2-3 days p/w onsite 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 Solution Architect to join the team. * The ideal candidate will lead initiatives that support real-time analytics, AI/ML, secure data management, and enterprise-wide integration strategies especially within complex environments such as IoT and telemetry systems. * Extensive experience in cloud data architecture, infrastructure, and real-time data integration especially on Azure, Databricks, Synapse and Fabric with proficiencies in streaming platforms, infrastructure automation and Data Governance/MDM tools (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Profisee, Informatica, Databricks Unity Catalog etc.). Key Responsibilities; * Architect and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance data platforms using Azure, Databricks, and Microsoft Fabric for real-time and batch processing. * Lead integration across structured and unstructured data sources such as SCADA, SAP, APIs, telemetry, and time-series data using modern ETL/ELT patterns. * Establish robust data governance, security, and compliance frameworks including data masking, encryption, lineage, access controls, and regulatory adherence (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001). * Design and optimize cloud-native storage and compute architectures using Delta Lake, ADLS Gen2, Synapse, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, and NoSQL for petabyte-scale workloads. * Implement event-driven and real-time streaming architectures using Kafka, Azure Event Hubs, IoT Hub, and Lambda architecture patterns. * Drive DevOps and IaC practices through automated CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, Azure DevOps, and GitHub Actions. * Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including business leads, engineers, security, and vendors to align technology with strategic business outcomes. * Implement monitoring, observability, and disaster recovery strategies ensuring high availability, system resilience, and proactive issue resolution. * Lead AI/ML and analytics integrations with Databricks, Power BI, and MDM platforms to enable advanced reporting and insights. * Mentor and enable internal teams through technical training, knowledge-sharing sessions, and architectural best practices to promote a data-driven culture. Key Skills & experience: * Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks * ADLS, Azure Blob, Azure SQL DB, Cosmos DB, Delta Lake, Oracle DB * Azure Event Hub, Azure Kafka, Azure IoT Hub, ADX * Fabric including OneLake * CI/CD using Azure DevOps, GitHub, ARM * Experience with unstructured data * Data Model, Data Mapping, ETL Mapping * Data Governance (Purview, Databrick Unity Catlog) * Data Profiling, Data Quality, Security * MDM (Profisee, Informatica) * HADR, AI/ML * Compute, network strategies (Private Endpoint, Vnet, ExpressRoute) * Security frameworks, IAM, RBAC, firewall rules, Zero Trust architecture * Threat modelling, risk assessments * Monitoring, Logging * Cost and performance management 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.

2/3 Line Support Spalding, Lincolnshire £30,000 - £35,000 + Training + Holiday + Pension This is an excellent opportunity for a versatile and proactive IT professional who has previously operated at 2/3 level responsibilities. This company are a leading digital consultancy, renowned for delivering IT solutions that are tailored to unique business requirements. They cover a range of areas from CRM systems to e-commerce platforms, delivering high-quality, reliable software. In this varied role, you will serve as a vital technical resource, managing Microsoft 365 and Azure environments while ensuring seamless Audio-Visual operations. You will act as a key escalation point for technical issues, moving between remote cloud management and physical hardware configuration to maintain optimal service delivery for all clients. The ideal candidate will be highly proficient in Azure AD (Entra ID) for identity management and Microsoft Intune for automated device enrolment and policy enforcement. Beyond the cloud, you will possess a strong grasp of networking fundamentals, specifically VLANs, DNS, DHCP, and VPN configurations. Furthermore, it would be beneficial to have hands-on experience with VoIP and conferencing hardware, such as Yealink or Logitech systems. A working knowledge of PowerShell for task automation and experience with macOS/Jamf alongside Windows 10/11 will make you stand out. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable and professional consultancy team where your contributions directly impact client success. Working alongside senior leadership on infrastructure projects and cloud migrations, you will have the chance to deepen your technical skills in a supportive, forward-thinking environment. The Role: Administering M365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams) and managing Azure AD security, groups, and Conditional Access. Using Microsoft Intune for device deployment (MDM/MAM), application packaging, and maintaining hybrid environments. Configuring MS Teams Rooms (MTR) and Audio-Visual hardware (projectors, displays, microphones) for live and hybrid events. Resolving escalated 1st and 2nd line support tickets across Windows, Apple, and mobile platforms using industry-standard ITSM tools. Managing MFA and security baselines and ensuring endpoints are patched in line with GDPR and Cyber Essentials best practices. The Person: Strong experience in Microsoft 365 administration and Azure AD/Intune environments. A proven track record in 1st/2nd line IT support with a solid understanding of core networking (TCP/IP). Competent in Audio-Visual technologies and conferencing hardware; experience with Yealink equipment is a distinct advantage. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to document technical solutions clearly for both technical and non-technical users. Interested in learning PowerShell scripting and leading project-based work; relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g. MD-102, MS-102, or AZ-104) are highly desirable. Reference Number: BBBH269775 To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Tom McLaughlin at Rise Technical Recruitment This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Job Title: DevOps Engineer Location: Remote, UK Salary: Circa £47,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week to cover core business hours (9-5, Mon-Fri) Working for Affinity: We understand the importance of flexibility, wellness, performance and satisfaction - indeed it is part of our culture We offer opportunities to take unpaid leave and will give you one extra day's holiday for every year you've worked with us, for up to 8 years We know working from home introduces opportunities for you to do more domestic chores during the day, e.g. picking up the children from school, taking pets to the vet, etc. We don't mind this at all, as long as we are aware of what you are doing and the work gets done! About the Role: We are looking for someone who is passionate about technology and who is always looking for opportunities to improve the services we provide for clients, in areas such as efficiency, cost effectiveness, security and reliability. You'll be pivotal in knowledge sharing internally within the business, assisting others in their assigned projects and, where necessary, supporting more junior members of Affinity to help them learn and improve. The right DevOps engineer will have the opportunity to help grow and shape this emerging function within the team, creating a long-term career path for themselves within Affinity, with an opportunity to progress upwards. What will your typical day look like? You will be working on projects, such as the Cabinet Office WordPress support contract, to keep our clients' systems up-to-date, available, resilient, secure, performing well and cost effective. Working to improve the efficiency of our infrastructure related processes At times you'll need to work together with clients' own internal teams and with any external infrastructure teams that Affinity may partner with. Putting together infrastructure design documents at the start of projects, with a view to getting these signed off by the client and then acting as the basis for infrastructure build. Building infrastructure on new projects through the use of Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, etc. This will also include continuous integration processes, server provisioning, etc. Imparting knowledge and experience to other Affinity team members, both verbally and also captured in tools such as Jira Confluence, where we would like to build up a repository of DevOps how-tos, best practices, etc. Opportunity to work as a team lead where other Affinity team members are involved in DevOps. Providing AWS and Azure thought leadership and mentoring in both advisory and delivery contexts. Supporting out-of-hours rotas to provide support coverage for contracts in place with Affinity. About you: General requirements: Willingness to provide on-call rota coverage of emergency support (24/7/365) Ability to work flexible hours from time to time, for specific projects or tasks UK based and resident in UK for last 3 years (given some client-driven security clearance requirements) The role is fully remote, though visits to clients and to our office in Cornwall will occasionally be required Technical must-haves: Commercial experience of AWS, including services such as Amazon VPC, Amazon RDS, Amazon ElastiCache, Amazon EC2, Amazon ECS/EKS, Amazon EFS, AWS IAM, Amazon CloudFront, Amazon S3, AWS CodePipeline, Amazon GuardDuty, AWS Security Hub, AWS Cost Explorer, etc. Commercial experience of Azure, including services such as Azure Networking, Azure Cache (Redis and Memcached), App Services (running WordPress and .NET applications), Front Doors (CDN), API Services, storage services (blob storage, file storage, etc.), Azure Database services, Azure Cost Management, etc. Terraform and/or CloudFormation scripting Linux, Apache/Nginx Continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) experience including GitHub Actions Familiarity with the AWS/Azure Well-Architected Framework and NCSC Cloud Security Principles Security experience, including the resolution of issues found during penetration testing Docker experience Technical nice-to-haves: System/server admin experience Drupal, WordPress or Magento experience PHP and Composer Microsoft technologies, including .NET, Windows Server, IIS, Active Directory, MSSQL, etc. AWS certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, DevOps Engineer - Professional, speciality certifications, e.g., Database, Security, etc.) Microsoft certifications, including Azure Fundamentals, Azure Administrator Associate, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate, etc. Load testing experience, including jMeter, Gatling, K6, etc. Other HashiCorp tools, e.g., Packer, Vault, Vagrant, Consul, etc. Provisioning tools, e.g., Puppet, Ansible, Chef, etc. AWS Control Tower and/or Landing Zone Experience with Google Cloud Platform Experience with Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Templates Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Software Developer, Software Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, AWS, Infrastructure Engineer, AWS Systems Developer, Azure Software Development may also be considered for this role.

REQUIRED: MOBILE ARCHITECT DURATION: 6 MONTH INITIAL CONTRACT IR35 STATUS: OUTSIDE LOCATION: FULLY REMOTE WITH VERY OCCASIONAL TRAVEL ROLE SUMMARY The Mobile Technology Architect is responsible for defining, owning, and governing the end-to-end mobile architecture for large-scale enterprise applications. This role spans iOS, Android, backend integration, AWS cloud platforms, security, and CI/CD, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing mobile solutions from concept through production. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Define and own mobile application architecture across iOS and Android platforms using Swift, SwiftUI, Kotlin, and Java. * Establish and govern architectural patterns such as MVVM, Clean Architecture, and modular design. * Design and validate backend integration patterns with scalable microservices built using Scala, Akka, or Java. * Define API contracts (REST ), error handling, versioning, and backward compatibility strategies. * Architect cloud-native solutions on AWS, including EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, IAM, and networking. * Ensure secure authentication and authorization using OAuth2, OpenID Connect, JWT, and encryption standards. * Lead mobile CI/CD strategy using Bitrise, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions for build, test, and release automation. * Define push notification architecture using Firebase Messaging, including deep links and analytics tagging. * Drive performance, scalability, observability, and resilience across mobile and backend systems. * Lead technical reviews, mentor engineers, and provide architectural governance across teams. * Evaluate new technologies, run POCs, and recommend best-fit solutions in a technology-agnostic manner. * Support App Store and Play Store release strategies, versioning, and rollout controls. SKILLS AND TECHNICAL EXPERTISE * Strong expertise in Android development using Kotlin and Java. * Strong expertise in iOS development using Swift and SwiftUI. * Deep understanding of mobile architecture patterns such as MVVM and Clean Architecture. * Proficiency in designing and integrating backend microservices using Scala, Akka, or Java. * Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and cloud-native design principles. * Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automation tools including Bitrise . * Expertise in API design, contract-first development, and system integration. * Strong foundation in application and mobile security best practices. * Experience with Firebase Messaging and mobile analytics. * Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and ECS. * Experience with Git-based version control and collaborative development workflows. * Knowledge of observability tools for logging, monitoring, and tracing. 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.