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Panel Beater Loughborough £35,000 - £39,000 + Great Holidays + Pension + Private Healthcare + Other Benefits Are you a skilled Panel Technician with a strong eye for detail and a passion for high-quality vehicle body repair? Do you want to join a highly reputable organisation where your work directly contributes to vehicle safety, appearance, and reconditioning standards? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a large, well-established national fleet organisation within its vehicle preparation and quality function team. The business operates at scale across the UK, ensuring thousands of vehicles are prepared and restored to strict reconditioning standards before returning to service. In this role, you will use your technical expertise to repair, prime, and prepare vehicle panels ready for paint. Working with modern equipment, tools, and materials, you will ensure all panel work meets strict quality requirements and is completed to a right-first-time standard. The ideal candidate will have proven experience as a Panel Technician within an automotive or body repair environment. You will be confident working with vehicle panels, preparing surfaces to a high standard, and delivering precise, high-quality repair work in a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, well-structured organisation offering long-term job security, consistent workflow, and the chance to develop your technical skills within a professional and supportive environment. The Role: - Carry out repair, priming, and preparation of vehicle panels ready for paint. - Ensure all panel work meets required reconditioning and quality standards. - Work with modern tools, equipment, and materials to deliver high-quality finishes. - Collaborate with cosmetic and quality teams to support efficient vehicle turnaround. - Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment. The Person: - Proven experience as a Panel Technician or in a similar automotive body repair role. - Strong ability in panel repair, preparation, and surface finishing. - High attention to detail with a focus on quality workmanship. 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.

In this role, you will work across multiple products and platforms, providing strategic test leadership, supporting delivery teams, and influencing senior stakeholders to embed best practice and continuous improvement. As a Lead Test Engineer, you will play a strategic role in shaping and embedding consistent testing best practices across HMRC’s complex digital ecosystem. Your responsibilities will include: Leadership & Collaboration Lead, coach, and mentor test engineers across programmes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development. Collaborate with product, platform, and delivery teams to ensure testing is integrated early and effectively within agile workflows. Influence and engage with senior stakeholders across HMRC and supplier organisations to drive quality outcomes. Test Strategy & Implementation Define and implement risk-based, shift-left testing strategies across diverse platforms and services. Ensure testing approaches align with business priorities, technical architecture, and delivery timelines. Promote consistent standards and practices across internal teams and third party suppliers. Technical Excellence & Problem Solving Apply advanced testing techniques to solve complex technical challenges and improve delivery confidence. Provide expert guidance on functional, non-functional, and automation testing, including performance, security, and accessibility. Identify and drive opportunities for innovation and efficiency in testing processes. Tooling & Governance Evaluate, implement, and optimise test tooling, including AI-assisted solutions, to support continuous integration and delivery. Establish governance frameworks for supplier-led testing activities, ensuring alignment with HMRC standards and compliance requirements. Support tooling integration with platforms and services. Quality Assurance & Risk Management Ensure quality is built in from the outset by validating requirements and test coverage across the lifecycle. Lead retrospectives and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance test effectiveness and reduce delivery risk. Produce clear, actionable reports and insights to inform decision-making and assurance activities.

Job summary The COBR technology team supports Ministers and senior decision makers through the management of infrastructure, data, voice, IT, LAN, WAN, Telecommunications and Audio-Visual systems at various locations within the UK. This post provides a challenging and exciting opportunity to work at the centre of the Government’s crisis management arrangements. The Duty Infrastructure Engineer role is responsible for providing all aspects of technical infrastructure, security, and systems support to the crisis management apparatus in business as usual and operational activations. Staff work alongside teams from other departments on the delivery of business-critical IT, Audio Visual, Voice, Data and Telecommunications projects to ensure that the Crisis Management facilities are maintained at a high level of operational readiness. They operate on a shift basis (for which an appropriate allowance is payable). Responsibilities include: Managing and providing technical support to COBR (may include deployment to other locations in the UK), troubleshooting issues and managing daily operational requirements alongside system testing and upgrades. Be the first point of contact, leading on efforts to restore unserviceable AV and ICT Services by investigating and carrying out fault finding on systems or equipment. Maintaining physical, information and technical security in line with agreed procedures. Undertaking effective equipment lifecycle management. Leading on specific workstreams to support technical projects that enhance the COBR capability. Leading on technical components of acceptance testing in line with continuous improvement activity. Undertaking effective shift handover / takeover to ensure information/taskings are shared effectively.

Sales Executive Bristol £28,000 - £30,000 + Bonus + Holidays + Pension + Career Progression Excellent opportunity for a graduate to join a growing technology consultancy, supporting engineering and manufacturing companies in adopting advanced digital solutions. This company partners with a global leader in engineering software and works across a range of high-tech industries including aerospace, automotive, construction, and industrial sectors. With continued growth, they are now looking to expand their sales team with a driven and commercially curious graduate. In this role, you will support senior sales colleagues while developing your own pipeline of opportunities. You'll be involved in outbound outreach, lead qualification, and supporting proposals, gradually progressing into managing your own accounts. This is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career in B2B technology sales within a specialist and supportive environment. The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator with an interest in engineering or technology. You will be proactive, organised, and comfortable speaking with new people. Any previous sales or customer-facing experience would be beneficial, but a strong attitude and willingness to learn are key. The Role: - Support outbound sales activity via phone, email, and LinkedIn - Introduce the company's services to new prospects and initiate conversations - Qualify leads and book meetings for senior sales team members - Assist in preparing proposals and quotations - Maintain and update CRM systems to track sales activity - Support marketing campaigns, webinars, and content creation - Act as a first point of contact for customer enquiries The Person: - Strong communication skills and confidence speaking with new people - Interest in engineering, manufacturing, or technical software - Organised, proactive, and commercially aware - Willingness to learn and develop within a sales environment - Any sales or customer-facing experience is beneficial but not essential 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.

Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer Fulham (2/3 days on-site) £60,000 - £80,000 + Private Healthcare & Benefits This is an excellent opportunity for a Mid-to-Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer to join a start-up in a role where you will play a major part in future developments. This company is a Series A startup, breaking down barriers and making the world more accessible for everyone. Originally founded within the UK transport sector, they have developed award-winning, innovative solutions that prioritise dignity, safety, and inclusion for millions of users. In this varied role, you will move beyond feature development to focus on the stability, performance, and observability of the core Rails ecosystem. You will act as a trusted backend partner for Product and Platform teams, stabilising third-party integrations, improving background job efficiency, and utilising architectural documentation like C4 models to ensure long-term scalability. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned Ruby on Rails developer with deep expertise in PostgreSQL and background processing via Sidekiq and Redis. You should be highly proficient in building RESTful APIs, managing JSON serialisation, and implementing secure authentication methods like JWT or SSO. Beyond coding, you will possess knowledge of Docker and AWS, alongside the communication skills required to translate complex technical risks into clear operational priorities. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a purpose-led business during a period of international scaling. You will have the autonomy to own multiple backend systems, reduce operational risk across global integrations, and play a pivotal role in shaping the architectural future of a platform recognised for its excellence in accessibility and safety. The Role: Lead the evolution of core Ruby on Rails operational platforms. Optimise PostgreSQL performance and Sidekiq background job efficiency. Manage secure third-party integrations and RESTful API design. Partner with Platform teams on AWS and CI/CD reliability. The Person: Deep experience with Ruby on Rails and OOP. Expert in PostgreSQL tuning and complex query optimisation. Proficient with Docker, AWS, and containerised deployment workflows. Strong communicator, capable of leading production incident responses. Reference Number: BBBH271314 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.

Electronics Engineer Guildford, Surrey £40,000 - £45,000 + Holidays + Pension + Life Assurance + Career Development Excellent opportunity for an Electronics / Electrical Engineer to join a global technology engineering business, supporting the development of advanced electronic control systems used in commercial products. This company is a well-established leader in its field, delivering innovative and reliable solutions across international markets. With continued growth and investment in engineering, they are looking to expand their Engineering team with a motivated and hands-on engineer. In this role, you will support the design, testing, and continuous improvement of electronic systems, working across hardware and embedded software integration. You will be involved in fault finding, root cause analysis, and validation activities, contributing to the development of robust and high-quality products within a regulated environment. The ideal candidate will have a foundation in electronics or electrical engineering, with experience in circuit analysis, testing, and embedded systems. You will be comfortable working with lab equipment, interpreting schematics, and supporting cross-functional engineering teams. Any experience with microcontrollers, Python, or communication protocols would be beneficial. The Role: - Support design and reliability improvement of electronic systems and PCB assemblies - Investigate faults and perform root cause analysis on electronic components - Develop and execute test procedures for PCB and system-level verification - Support integration of hardware and software subsystems into final products - Collaborate with mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams - Assist with software testing where hardware interaction is required - Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes The Person: - Understanding of circuit schematics, PCB layouts, and electronic components - Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters - Knowledge of embedded systems and hardware/software interaction - Basic experience with microcontrollers (such as ARM or PIC) - Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills - Structured and methodical approach to engineering tasks 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.

I am currently partnering with a highly respected organisation that is looking to hire a top‑tier Salesforce Consultant . This is an exceptional opportunity for someone with strong functional or techno‑functional Salesforce Core experience who is committed to delivering outstanding quality and wants to accelerate their career within a high‑standards environment. My client places a strong emphasis on potential, precision, and excellence . They value consultants who take ownership, think critically, and consistently deliver work that reflects the mindset of a top 3% performer . For this reason, they are open to profiles with fewer years of experience, provided the talent and trajectory are exceptional. About the Role The successful candidate will join a dynamic project team and play a central role in driving Salesforce Core initiatives. This includes end‑to‑end functional responsibilities, from analysis and solution design through configuration and declarative automation, while supporting project management activities as needed. This is a non‑coding role focused entirely on delivering high‑quality functional solutions , with the support of a strong internal team. Key Responsibilities Functional & Techno-Functional Consulting Lead or support discovery sessions, requirements gathering, and business analysis. Translate business needs into clear, scalable Salesforce Core solutions. Configure Salesforce using: Flows and automation tools Object model configuration Security & sharing settings Record types, page layouts, validation rules Ensure solutions follow best practices and are built with long-term maintainability in mind. Quality-Driven Delivery Produce well-structured documentation, user stories, and acceptance criteria. Participate in functional testing, UAT support, and release readiness. Uphold the highest level of quality on every deliverable-no shortcuts. Project & Stakeholder Support Assist project managers with coordination, tracking, and risk management. Facilitate workshops, demos, and training when required. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders. Candidate Profile Essential 2-5 years of hands-on Salesforce Core experience (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, or Platform). Strong functional or techno-functional skillset; fully comfortable configuring the platform without code. Advanced understanding of Salesforce Flows and declarative automation. Structured thinker with excellent problem‑solving skills. Dutch & English Fluent Proven ability to deliver polished, high-quality work. Preferred Qualities A high‑potential consultant with ambition to become best‑in‑class. Detail‑oriented and intellectually curious. Self-driven, proactive, and comfortable operating in a high-performance culture. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. Nice to Have Salesforce Administrator or Consultant certifications. Experience with Agile methodologies. Exposure to multi-cloud environments or large-scale implementations. What My Client Offers A culture that values excellence and growth above tenure . Access to challenging and meaningful Salesforce projects. Strong mentorship, career acceleration and certification opportunities. A supportive environment that rewards ownership, quality, and curiosity.

As a Senior Software Developer at HMCTS you will work with a wide range of stakeholders such as user researchers, product managers, designers, business analysts, delivery managers and digital architects, all of whom share a vision for making better government through smarter use of technology. You will innovate to radically transform public services for the better. The development squad you are placed on will be agreed closer to your start date, but examples of products can be found in our GitHub repository: You can find more information about our ways of working in the HMCTS Way: Technologies we rely heavily on: Java and Spring Boot to write our backend services Node.js to write our frontend services Power Platform for low-code development Jenkins for CI/CD Dynatrace for application monitoring Kubernetes and Docker to run our services Azure for most of our infrastructure Terraform for infrastructure as code Postgres and Redis as our databases. Design System for our web interfaces Macs to do all the above In addition, we use a range of other technologies and continue to evolve by employing new technologies that help us deliver better services to our users As a Senior Developer in HMCTS you will: Develop, improve and document code, following best practices and internal standards. Continuously learn and stay up to date with relevant technologies, identifying potential issues. Ensure product security, data confidentiality, and integrity, raising risks as needed. Support and maintain software, including limited out-of-hours work when required. Plan development, coordinate integration, and contribute to process improvement. Manage service availability effectively and cost-efficiently. Build and test system interfaces. Use test-driven development, write automation scripts, and participate in code reviews. Mentor junior colleagues and share technical expertise. Take ownership of the technical roadmap and promote best practice across the development lifecycle. Influence product strategy by providing technical insight to stakeholders Design and develop software based on user stories. Participate in recruitment and procurement.

FIS Integrity -Treasury and Risk Management System 2nd and 3rd Level Support Analyst Our Client is in the process of implementing a global rollout of FIS Integrity Treasury and Risk Management System. You must have at least 1 to 4 years experience of working with and supporting FIS Treasury and Risk Management System Integrity. This is a 2nd to 3 level implementation and support position. The Client may consider experience of FIS Quantum as well. Experience of software development skills with Python, C# .net, C++ and SQL Server would be very useful for this role. Role Description This is a full-time hybrid role for an FIS Integrity System Treasury and Risk Management System Support Analyst to be based in London with flexibility. The Client may consider remote working in exceptional situations. The analyst will be responsible for providing technical support, troubleshooting issues related to the Treasury and Risk Management system (Integrity), and ensuring system stability. Daily tasks include resolving technical queries, conducting system analysis, offering guidance to users, and proactively identifying process improvements to optimize workflows. Ideally have been involved in end-to-end implementation and enhancement of FIS Integrity for banking and treasury clients globally. Lead requirements analysis and translated complex treasury and capital markets processes into functional system designs. Research and document client needs processes relating to system design or enhancements. Facilitate client workshops and training, supporting successful go-lives and post-implementation adoption. Build and support system integrations with third-party platforms including SAP, Bloomberg, Reuters, FXALL, 360T…etc. Configuration of payment processes such as Swift Develop and execute test plans and UAT, performing manual financial validations to ensure accuracy and compliance. Design custom data sources and reports beyond standard product offerings to meet client regulatory and operational needs. You will ideally have experience of ATS training. Qualifications Proficiency in Technical Support, Troubleshooting, and resolving system issues Strong background in Information Technology and Operating Systems Exceptional Analytical Skills to interpret data and identify solutions Effective communication and problem-solving abilities A bachelor's degree in a related field such as IT, Computer Science, or Engineering Experience with FIS Integrity or similar Treasury and Risk Management systems is highly desirable A proactive attitude and ability to adapt to a hybrid work environment This will be a hybrid role with 3 days in the office in Central London. The salary for this role will be in the range £60K - £90K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

What you will drive: The Blueprint for a Modern Digital Government: Lead the development and delivery of the national vision. You will set the standards for coherent, user-centered service design, embedding interoperability and security principles to provide a clear roadmap for departments to modernize at scale. Strategic Ministerial Influence: Represent DSIT at the heart of government. You will advise Ministers and central departments on transformation priorities, lead cross-government boards, and influence policy and investment decisions at the highest level. Frontier AI Adoption: Launch AI programs targeting £100m+ in productivity gains. You will sponsor exemplar pilots in casework automation and predictive analytics, ensuring successful prototypes are scaled across the public sector. The National Data Library: Launch and scale this flagship commitment, unlocking economic value and supporting better public services through secure and ethical data access. Funding & Performance Reform: Implement the Digital Performance Framework to track service quality and cost. You will work with HM Treasury to pilot agile investment models, ensuring digital teams can deliver iteratively while maintaining value for money. Commercial & Capability Excellence: Oversee the Digital Commercial Centre of Excellence to reset supplier contracts and expand regional digital hubs to build AI confidence across all levels of government leadership.

What you will drive: The Next Generation of : Oversee the full launch of the App and the integration of Chat. You will harness conversational AI to transform how citizens navigate information and complete complex tasks. The National Digital Wallet: Scale the secure storage of verified government credentials (such as Digital Driving Licences and Veteran IDs) directly on citizens' mobile devices. Universal Authentication: Drive the One Login programme to become the default, seamless authentication method across all of central government. Critical National Infrastructure: Ensure the resilience and 99%+ uptime of high-volume platforms like Notify and Pay, which are essential to the daily functioning of the UK. National-Scale Leadership: Lead a multidisciplinary powerhouse of ~600 product managers, designers, engineers, and researchers across London, Manchester, and other hubs.

Senior FP&A Accountant Newcastle upon Tyne (4 days on site, 1 day working from home) £65,000 to £85,000 + Bonus + Pension + Benefits Are you a qualified finance professional with strong analytical skills and a passion for turning data into meaningful insight? This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly established and well-respected organisation in a Senior FP&A role where you will have real visibility across the business and play a key role in shaping financial decision making. This organisation is a major UK business operating at national scale with a long track record of success. With a strong financial foundation and continued growth, they are investing further into their finance function to ensure the business has the insight, reporting capability and financial planning needed to support strategic decisions at the highest level. In this role you will work closely with the Group Commercial Finance Director and senior leadership across the business, helping to deliver accurate forecasting, budgeting and management reporting. You will also play an important role in developing new reporting solutions, improving financial insights and supporting the expansion of data and reporting capability across the organisation. This position would suit a qualified accountant who enjoys combining strong technical finance skills with commercial insight, data analysis and stakeholder engagement. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a large, financially stable organisation where you will gain exposure to senior leadership, work on high-impact financial analysis and play a key role in shaping the future reporting capability of the business. The Role * Produce and develop management reporting to provide accurate and timely financial insight * Support budgeting and forecasting processes across the wider business * Partner with department leaders to analyse performance and identify trends * Develop improved reporting tools, dashboards and analytical outputs * Support the expansion of reporting capability including BI and data solutions The Person * Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) * Experience within FP&A, financial reporting or commercial finance * Advanced Excel skills with experience building complex financial models * Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and present data clearly * Experience with BI tools such as PowerBI, SQL or VBA would be advantageous 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.

Systems Developer Swindon £50,000 - £60,000 DOE + Holidays + Pension + Progression + More Excellent opportunity for a Systems Developer to join a well-established and growing civil engineering business, supporting and enhancing critical business systems that drive operational efficiency across the organisation. This company has over 40 years of success delivering groundworks and civil engineering services, with a strong reputation for quality and innovation. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to expand their ICT function with an experienced and proactive Systems Developer. In this role, you will work closely with management and key stakeholders to develop, maintain, and improve business systems. You will be involved in the full lifecycle of system development, from gathering requirements and designing solutions to implementation and user training. You will also act as a technical escalation point while driving continuous improvement across systems and processes. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Microsoft technologies, including Power Platform and .NET development. You will be confident working with stakeholders, delivering technical solutions, and supporting business-critical systems. A proactive mindset, strong organisation, and a passion for improving systems are essential. Experience with Power BI or legacy Microsoft technologies is a bonus. The Role: - Work closely with stakeholders to maintain and improve business systems - Gather requirements and design technical solutions to business challenges - Develop and implement solutions across a range of technologies - Act as a technical escalation point for system-related issues - Deliver training on new and updated systems - Manage third-party providers for support and project delivery - Maintain accurate system documentation and knowledge base - Drive continuous improvement and stay up to date with new technologies The Person: - Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (PowerApps, Power Automate, SharePoint) - Strong development skills in C#, ASP.NET, and Entity Framework - Experience working with SQL Server - Proven ability to gather requirements and deliver technical solutions - Strong stakeholder communication skills - Organised and proactive with a continuous improvement mindset - Desirable experience with VB.NET, VBA, or Power BI 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: Cyber Security Operations Manager Location: Liverpool City Centre on a Hybrid working basis Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum Depending on experience Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Acorn are looking to recruit a brand-new role as a Cyber Security Operations Manager. The Cyber Security Operations Manager will lead the operational security function responsible for protecting the organisation's information assets, technology services, and users. This role oversees all security operation functions, incident response, threat detection, vulnerability management, and continuous improvement of the organisation's security posture. Working closely with Infrastructure, Cloud, Architecture, Governance, Compliance and Risk teams, the manager ensures that security operations are proactive, resilient, and aligned with business needs. Responsibilities: Lead and manage the daily operations of the internal Security Operations team and primary relationship with any outsourced SOC solution ensuring 24/7 monitoring and response coverage. Oversee cyber defence capabilities including SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, threat intelligence, and identity protection. Develop and maintain operational procedures, playbooks, and response frameworks. Direct the full incident response lifecycle: detection, triage, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident review. Coordinate major incident management with IT Infrastructure, Cloud, and Business teams. Ensure lessons learned are captured and drive meaningful improvement. Oversee the vulnerability management programme, ensuring timely identification, prioritisation, and remediation of risks. Partner with asset owners to ensure patches, configuration hardening, and remediation actions are completed. Support risk assessment processes and provide input to security governance and compliance teams. Ensure the design, tuning, and optimisation of detection rules, alerts, and correlation logic across security platforms. Drive automation initiatives using SOAR to improve response speed and reduce operational workload. Maintain robust coverage across cloud, on premise, network, and endpoint environments. Build capability through training, certifications, and knowledge-sharing programmes. Work with technology, business, and leadership teams to communicate risks, incidents, and security posture. Support audits, regulatory assessments, and customer assurance activities About you: Requirements: Experience managing a SOC or security operations function within a complex enterprise environment. Strong understanding of SIEM, SOAR, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and cloud-native security tooling. Knowledge of cyber security frameworks such as NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls. Demonstrated expertise in incident response and threat management. Experience working in hybrid cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP). Grow with Acorn: We bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we've grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK. We're growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share: We run through walls for our customers and each other We challenge the status quo We succeed when we help those around us succeed We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement Benefits: 35 days' holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go! Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs Recognition awards, social events & more Our Commitment to our colleague's: Earn recognition and accreditation from leading organisations that share our commitment to people and growth: Mindful Employer Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 Menopause Friendly accredited Armed Forces Covenant signatory Great Places to Work 2024/25 Best Place to Work for Development Best Place to Work for Women Before applying, please know: If your application is successful, we will run relevant employment checks prior to your employment with us. These will include a standard criminal record check and an insolvency register check. Visa Requirements We can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we're not able to offer visa sponsorship. We're Here to Support You We're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process-or once you're part of the team-we'll work with you to make sure you can do your best work. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Cyber Security Consultant, Head of Cyber Security, Cyber Security Operations Supervisor, IT Cloud Operations Manager may also be considered for this role.

Job Title: Cloud Infrastructure Architect Location: Liverpool City Centre on a Hybrid working basis Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum DOE Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm Acorn is looking for a passionate Cloud Infrastructure Architect who will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising secure, scalable, and highly available cloud platforms. This role requires technical leadership across cloud strategy, architecture governance, infrastructure modernisation, and operational excellence. The architect partners closely with business areas to ensure the cloud environment supports organisational goals and meets enterprise standards. Responsibilities: Develop end-to-end cloud architectures, supporting enterprise workloads, including compute, storage, networking, identity, and automation. Develop a close working relationship with Platform Engineering to ensure robust design and delivery across our cloud platforms Create reference architectures, design patterns, and technical standards for cloud environments. Design hybrid and multi-cloud strategies leveraging platforms such as Azure, AWS, and GCP. Evaluate new cloud services, tools, and technologies to guide technical direction. Lead the design and implementation of core cloud infrastructure components: virtual networks, identity and access, monitoring, encryption, resilience, and backup strategies. Define infrastructure-as-code patterns using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM. Support migration of workloads from on-premise to cloud platforms following best-practice frameworks Ensure cloud designs adhere to security standards, regulatory requirements, and architectural governance. Implement Zero Trust principles, network segmentation, encryption, key management, and secure access control models. Partner with SecOps teams to ensure monitoring, logging, and incident response capabilities are embedded Develop automation and service optimisation strategies to improve performance, cost efficiency, and availability. Conduct capacity planning, resilience engineering, disaster recovery design, and performance tuning. Mentor engineers across cloud, DevOps, and infrastructure teams. About you: Requirements: Proven experience across several disciplines; networking, infrastructure, cloud platform and system administration Extensive experience designing and supporting cloud infrastructure on Azure, AWS, or GCP Strong understanding of networking (VNETs/VPCs, routing, DNS, load balancing, firewalls) Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code and automation tooling. Experience with container platforms (AKS, EKS, GKE, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures. Strong background in identity and access management (Azure AD, IAM, RBAC). Proven experience building scalable, resilient, and secure cloud architectures. Solid understanding of cloud cost optimisation and FinOps principles Grow with Acorn We bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we've grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK. We're growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share: We run through walls for our customers and each other We challenge the status quo We succeed when we help those around us succeed We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement Benefits: 35 days' holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go! Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs Recognition awards, social events & more Our Commitment to our colleague's: Earn recognition and accreditation from leading organisations that share our commitment to people and growth: Mindful Employer Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 - creating accessible, inclusive opportunities Menopause Friendly accredited Armed Forces Covenant signatory Great Places to Work 2024/25 Best Place to Work for Development Best Place to Work for Women Before applying, please know: If your application is successful, we will run relevant employment checks prior to your employment with us. These will include a standard criminal record check and an insolvency register check. Visa Requirements We can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we're not able to offer visa sponsorship. We're Here to Support You We're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process-or once you're part of the team-we'll work with you to make sure you can do your best work. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Cloud Infrastructure Administrator, IT Architect, Systems Developer, Software Architect may also be considered for this role.

Lead Planner (SC Clearance) Derby - (Hybrid - typically 3 days on-site) Salary (DOE) + Training + Development + Pension + Life Insurance An excellent opportunity awaits a programme-level defence planner ready to take ownership of integrated master scheduling and planning governance across complex, high-profile programmes within a growing consultancy offering genuine impact and progression This company is a growing digital consultancy operating across major infrastructure and defence environments, with a strong focus on the digital tools and technology they develop to strengthen project controls in highly regulated sectors. In this role you'll be embedded within a major, highly regulated defence programme, acting as the senior planning authority across multiple workstreams. You'll own the integrity of the Integrated Master Schedule, ensure risk is properly integrated into planning (not retrospectively applied), and provide senior stakeholders with a clear and reliable view of delivery confidence. This role is hybrid based 3 days on-site in Derby and 3 days remote. The ideal candidate will come from a background leading planning within defence or similarly regulated environments. You'll be confident overseeing programme-level schedules, establishing governance frameworks, conducting scenario modelling, and challenging assumptions where risk is building. Strong Primavera P6 capability is essential, alongside the credibility to brief and influence senior stakeholders. The right person must be eligible for UK security clearance and meet nationality requirements due to programme sensitivity. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior defence planner who has operated at programme level and wants real ownership and influence within high-profile, secure work, with progression into broader planning or project controls leadership as the consultancy grows. The Role: *Lead and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule across multiple workstreams *Set and uphold planning governance, standards and reporting frameworks *Integrate risk, dependencies and change into programme-level schedules *Conduct scenario modelling and schedule assurance reviews *Provide executive-level reporting and delivery confidence to senior stakeholders *Hybrid split - 3 days on-site in Nottingham, 2 days remote The Person: *Strong defence project planning background within complex, regulated environments *Proven experience leading Integrated Master Schedules at programme level *Comfortable challenging assumptions and influencing senior stakeholders *Strong commercial Primavera P6 experience *Experience mentoring or guiding junior planners *Must be eligible for UK security clearance (British National) Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.