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AV Design Engineer (Audio Visual) Bolton - 3 days a week on-site £35,000 - £45,000 + Hybrid Working + Training & Certification Support + Career Progression + Pension + Holiday Are you an experienced AV Design Engineer looking for an opportunity to take full ownership of projects from concept through to delivery, working on large-scale, high-quality installations where your technical expertise, commercial awareness, and ability to deliver practical solutions will have a genuine impact? This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing specialist business that delivers innovative audio-visual and technology solutions across education and large-scale environments. With a strong reputation for quality and a delivery-focused approach, the company is investing in its people and offering genuine opportunities for progression. In this role, you will be responsible for the design and development of complete AV systems, producing detailed technical documentation including schematics, rack layouts, cable schedules, functional descriptions, and bills of materials. You will work closely with sales, project management teams, engineers, and customers to ensure solutions are technically robust, commercially viable, and ready for installation. The ideal candidate will have previous experience within an AV design or AV engineering position, with strong knowledge of video conferencing technologies, audio systems, control systems, and AV integration. You will be comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously and working independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious AV professional looking to join a company that values technical excellence, practical problem solving, and continuous improvement. The Role: Design complete AV systems from concept through to delivery Produce schematics, rack layouts, cable schedules, and bills of materials Support pre-sales activities and technical solution development Work closely with project teams to ensure designs are install-ready Support installation and commissioning activities when required The Person: Proven experience in AV Design or AV Engineering Strong knowledge of Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, DSP and control systems Understanding of signal flow, system integration, and AV networking Experience producing technical drawings using Visio or similar software CTS, CTS-D, AutoCAD, SketchUp, or Education sector experience desirable Reference Number: BBBH279445 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 Service Architect Must have an Active DV Clearance Work closely with solution, engineering, security and test teams to ensure Service Management requirements are embedded throughout the solution lifecycle. Senior Service Architect Responsibilities Own and author Service Design collateral, including HLDs, BPMN models, processes, procedures and compliance statements. Review Service Design documentation produced by peers and ensure appropriate quality standards are maintained. Undertake Service Management impact assessments across service and technology designs. Map customer requirements and demonstrate compliance against agreed outcomes. Facilitate service readiness and operational acceptance activities. Perform Service Transition and Exit Management activities. Support the through-life management of services and technologies. Identify and escalate service risks and issues to the appropriate domain lead. Work with the overall Solution Owner and influence solution design to improve service stability, supportability and efficiency. Contribute to wider disciplines including Test and Security. Senior Service Architect Skills and Experience Strong Service Architecture and Service Management experience within complex technology environments. Strong knowledge of ITIL and ISO 20000 Service Management frameworks. Detailed understanding of ITIL processes, ITSM tooling and Enterprise Management tooling. Strong knowledge of Service Management concepts, techniques and service lifecycle principles. Experience producing HLDs and detailed Service Design documentation. Strong process and architecture modelling experience using UML and BPMN. Knowledge and experience of SIAM operating models. Experience with requirements mapping, compliance and Service Management impact assessments. Experience supporting Service Transition, Exit Management and operational readiness. Understanding of PRINCE2 and Agile programme and project delivery frameworks. Commercial understanding of schedules and Statements of Work. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence overall solution design. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

DevSecOps Engineer Must have an Active DV Clearance DevSecOps Engineer Responsibilities Develop and document reusable automation scripts and Infrastructure as Code artefacts using Ansible and Terraform. Configure, build and support CI/CD pipelines to facilitate secure build and test automation. Lead technical implementation and design activities, assessing options and making technical design decisions. Advise senior customers and engineering teams on DevSecOps technologies, tooling, automation and secure engineering practices. Work with the DevSecOps Tech Lead, Product Owners and Scrum Master to prioritise work and manage risks and dependencies. Ensure the DevSecOps implementation meets requirements and aligns with business outcomes and security needs. Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on technical implementation decisions. Contribute to team planning and report progress to the Solution Owner. Define the support approach in collaboration with Service and Support teams. Engage with other technical teams to drive tooling adoption and manage dependencies. DevSecOps Engineer Skills and Experience Strong DevSecOps engineering and automation experience. Hands-on Build Automation experience using Ansible. Strong Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform. Experience configuring and building CI/CD pipelines. Strong understanding of DevOps tooling, automation technologies and secure engineering processes. Experience developing reusable automation scripts and Infrastructure as Code artefacts. Experience leading technical implementation and design activities. Experience working across both Windows and Linux operating systems. Agile and sprint-based delivery experience would be advantageous. Experience mentoring engineers and providing technical guidance. Strong customer-facing communication and stakeholder management skills. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Service Desk Agent 24/7 Must have an Active DV Clearance Service Desk Agent 24/7 Responsibilities Provide technical support across Microsoft products, operating systems, networks, applications and PCs. Diagnose and resolve customer incidents and technical enquiries within agreed timescales. Take ownership of customer problems and escalate complex issues to appropriate technical teams. Follow established service management processes and accurately document actions and resolutions. Maintain service levels and ensure customer expectations and SLAs are achieved. Support more complex escalations and unexpected technical problems. Monitor service performance through reporting and analysis. Maintain Known Errors, Workarounds and fixes within the knowledge database. Identify opportunities to improve service delivery and existing support processes. Share technical knowledge and effective resolutions across the Service Desk team. Service Desk Agent 24/7 Skills and Experience Previous Service Desk, IT Support or technical support experience. Experience supporting Microsoft products, operating systems, networks, applications and PCs. Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Experience working within structured service management processes and SLA-driven environments. Ability to take ownership of incidents through to resolution or appropriate escalation. Strong customer service and communication skills. Ability to remain effective when working under pressure. Strong team-working skills with the ability to demonstrate initiative and personal ownership. Experience documenting technical resolutions, Known Errors and Workarounds. Willingness to work fully onsite in London on the required 24/7 rotating shift pattern. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Technical Transformation Lead Must have an Active DV Clearance Working within the customer Design Authority, you will provide technical governance, establish engineering standards and ensure technical solutions and artefacts meet agreed quality and assurance requirements. This is a senior technical transformation position suited to someone with broad engineering knowledge who understands how to improve engineering delivery across complex, multi-supplier environments. Technical Transformation Lead Responsibilities Lead the engineering transformation across a complex MOD technology programme. Develop and maintain the programme engineering strategy, ensuring technical delivery supports agreed cost, quality and timescale commitments. Align cloud, network, infrastructure, workplace, software, support and service management workstreams. Establish consistent engineering processes, standards, governance and lifecycle guidance across technical teams. Work within the customer Design Authority and lead technical governance and assurance activities. Ensure suppliers produce consistent, governed and assured technical designs, documentation and engineering artefacts. Establish a pragmatic delivery approach using Agile, Scrum, SAFe and ITIL principles where appropriate. Support the transition from programme delivery into a stable, ITIL-aligned live service. Define engineering and automation tooling requirements across the programme. Drive improvements across DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code and engineering automation. Lead technical teams, suppliers and the Engineering Community of Practice. Influence senior customer, programme, architecture, engineering and supplier stakeholders. Technical Transformation Lead Skills and Experience Significant experience in senior engineering, architecture or technical transformation leadership roles. Broad technical knowledge across cloud, platforms, infrastructure, networks, workplace technologies, software engineering or service operations. Strong experience of engineering governance and working within Design Authority environments. Experience implementing or improving engineering processes and standards across multiple technical workstreams. Experience delivering complex cloud, infrastructure, platform, engineering or DevOps transformation programmes. Strong understanding of Agile and ITIL delivery within complex enterprise technology environments. Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code and automation. Experience leading technical teams and managing complex supplier relationships. Strong senior stakeholder management with the ability to influence customers, architects, programme leadership and suppliers. Experience within MOD, Defence, secure government or similarly regulated technology environments. SAFe experience is strongly desirable but not essential. Strong understanding of transitioning complex technology programmes into ITIL-aligned live service operations. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Principal Oracle Payroll Functional/Technical Consultant - Remote Working Must have an Active SC Clearance Principal Oracle Payroll Functional/Technical Consultant Overview This hands-on role combines functional and technical expertise, offering the opportunity to influence complex payroll solutions from initial design through to successful implementation. Principal Oracle Payroll Functional/Technical Consultant Responsibilities Lead the delivery of Oracle Payroll enhancements, projects, and defect resolution activities. Gather requirements and perform impact assessments for customer change requests. Produce estimates and design effective payroll solutions. Configure Oracle Payroll systems and manage delivery through testing phases. Support System Testing and User Acceptance Testing activities. Develop and amend Oracle Fast Formulae within Oracle E-Business Suite and Oracle Cloud Payroll. Engage with customers and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Ensure solutions meet business requirements and compliance obligations. Principal Oracle Payroll Functional/Technical Consultant Skills and Experience Minimum 5 years' experience delivering Oracle Payroll solutions. Strong experience with Oracle E-Business Suite Payroll Experience of Oracle Fusion Cloud would be an advantage. Knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements. Experience writing and maintaining Oracle Fast Formulae. Understanding of Civil Service Terms and Conditions. Strong end-to-end knowledge of payroll lifecycle processes. Oracle Payroll certifications desirable. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

PMO - Exit Support Specialist Must have an Active DV Clearance You will work closely with Programme Managers, PMO teams, commercial teams, and operational stakeholders to deliver effective transition, knowledge transfer, and contract closure activities. The position is ideal for an experienced PMO professional with strong coordination, governance, and stakeholder management skills who thrives in fast-paced programme environments. PMO - Exit Support Specialist Responsibilities Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of programme and contract exit activities. Maintain and track exit plans, milestones, risks, issues, dependencies, actions, and decisions. Coordinate knowledge transfer, documentation handover, asset tracking, and service transition activities. Monitor progress against exit schedules and provide reporting to programme leadership. Support governance forums and ensure compliance with contractual and organisational requirements. Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities associated with programme transition. Track financial, commercial, and contractual obligations throughout programme exit. Support audit, assurance, and evidence gathering activities. Contribute to continual improvement of PMO governance and transition processes. PMO - Exit Support Specialist Skills and Experience Proven experience within a PMO, Programme Support, or Project Coordination role. Strong planning, scheduling, and progress tracking capability. Experience with PMO governance, reporting, and programme controls. Strong RAID, dependency, and action management experience. Experience coordinating knowledge transfer and documentation activities. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities within fast-paced delivery environments. Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and PMO toolset experience. Proactive, adaptable, resilient, and customer focused with excellent attention to detail. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

PMO Planner Must have an Active DV Clearance PMO Planner Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and assure integrated project and programme schedules. Establish and manage baseline plans, milestones, dependencies, and critical paths. Maintain alignment between master programme plans and individual project schedules. Monitor schedule performance, identifying variances, slippage, risks, and dependencies. Produce planning metrics, dashboards, and reporting for governance forums and customer reviews. Support schedule assurance activities, health checks, and internal reviews. Promote planning best practice and ensure compliance with governance and contractual requirements. Support recovery planning and continuous improvement of planning processes, templates, and tools. Provide planning expertise and constructive challenge to Project and Programme Managers. PMO Planner Skills and Experience Proven experience within a PMO planning or scheduling role supporting complex programmes. Strong understanding of programme and project lifecycle planning. Experience maintaining integrated schedules across multiple projects or workstreams. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Project or equivalent planning tools. Advanced Microsoft Excel with strong PowerPoint and Word skills. Experience using SharePoint and programme document repositories. Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders. Highly organised, proactive, collaborative, and delivery focused. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

The successful applicant will work within the formal competition process: * Acquisitions of materials, software, services, and maintenance and support requirements. * Applies procurement knowledge to business requirements to support effective procurement approaches. * Creates moderate to complex RFP solicitations in accordance with requirements. * Evaluates supplier proposal responses. * Conducts price and cost analysis. * Evaluates and score supplier responses with regard to pricing and terms/conditions with suppliers. * Identifies and resolves moderate issues and problems within competition process. * Analyse risks and identify risk mitigation * Interacts with stakeholders as required. * Must have the interpersonal skills to deal effectively with supplier related issues of varying degrees of complexity and work issues to resolution. * Support senior staff and management as directed. Basic Qualifications * CIPS or studying for CIPS * Successful track record of managing a variety of procurements, interfacing with internal customers, other functional support staff, and suppliers. * Strong organisational, written and oral communication skills. * Must be able to work independently, establish priorities, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. * Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment. * Attention to detail and problem-solving skills, strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize work. * Experience negotiating terms and conditions * Experience in the bid and new business proposal phases of a programme. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Lead contract management and negotiation and statements of work in preparation for governance approval. Collaborate with internal teams to achieve strategic goals. Engage with L&C for support to manage delays to delivery. Maintain contract documentation and ensure compliance with governance policies. Create and manage templates for SOWs, change orders, and other agreements. Support BAU contract management activities. Deliver contractually required reporting and participate in customer meetings. Stay current on IT law, data protection (e.g., GDPR) , and commercial legislation. Support and develop members of the Contract Management team. Act in accordance with Legal and Commercial guidance. Ensure any contractual document (contract change or extension, relief or delay notice, or contract proposal) is reviewed and approved by the Legal & Commercial team in accordance with DOFA requirements. Engage support from and liaise closely with the Legal & Commercial team at the early stage of new contract or contract extension negotiations in order to agree negotiation strategy and key legal issues. Engage support Legal & Commercial during contract delivery regarding any contractual dispute or delay. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Job Title: IT Support Technician - 1st / 2nd Line Location: York, North Yorkshire Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 dependent on experience Job Type: Permanent, Full time Hours of work: 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday. About us: Optisoft is one of the market leaders in providing specialist IT solutions for opticians and the optical profession. Our head office is in York with our customers based throughout the UK and Ireland. About the role: We are looking for an experienced IT professional to join our office-based Support Desk Team in providing a high quality and efficient service to over 500 customers with their hardware and software. Responsibilities will include: Provide telephone support for customers in difficulty with software or hardware. Analyse and resolve the customer's problems as quickly and efficiently as possible. Dial in to the customer's system to provide remote support when necessary. Log all calls on the company's support software and update as necessary. Document and report 'bugs' / 'change requests' to Development. Make courtesy calls to customers who have not contacted the Support Desk for more than 6 months. There may be some travel to customer sites across the UK, which may involve overnight stays. The company pool car would be made available for this. About you: The ideal candidate will have a passion for computers and be able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the Microsoft Windows operating system environment. The Candidate: Excellent communication skills and a good telephone manner. Good attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure. A calm, patient and professional demeanour. Ability to plan and execute work both independently and as a team member. Self-motivation to learn new skills and update existing ones. Reliable and punctual. Essential: Thorough understanding of PC hardware, peripherals and peer to peer networking. Good knowledge of Microsoft Windows desktop environment and Office suite. Full and clean UK driving licence. Desirable: 2 years Support Desk experience of troubleshooting and resolving common problems experienced by users. Hands-on experience working in an end-user desktop support role. Microsoft (or similar) accredited training would be advantageous. Splashtop remote support software. Diagnostic utilities, such as anti-virus, anti-malware and more. Experience of supporting SQL Server based applicat What we offer: Opportunities to learn and progress within the company. Holidays starting at 24 days increasing to 29 for long term service. Death in service and critical illness cover. Auto-enrolment into pension scheme (Royal London - 5% employee / 3% employer). Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with experience of: 1st Line Support, 2nd Line Support, IT Support Analyst, Desktop Support Engineer, Helpdesk Technician, Service Desk Analyst, Technical Support Specialist, Systems Support, SQL Support, PC Maintenance will also be considered for this role.

Backup Engineer Location: Work from home / Telford Duration: 6 months initially This senior-level role sits within a Backup team responsible for the provision of Managed Service & Project activities. The team provides support to the Backup solutions on the Live, Development & Test environments as well as performing all Change & Project work. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting Backup technologies including Veritas NetBackup. In addition there will be a considerable amount of migration / transformation Project work, some of which may be out of hours. * At least 5-10 years' experience of supporting (2nd to 3rd Line) backups of servers and virtual payloads. * Good knowledge of backup and restore technologies. * Strong teamwork and interpersonal communication. * Have a proven problem solving ability. * Proactive approach to personal workload management. * Awareness of the ITIL Service Management framework and specifically incident and change management. * Use and support of Veritas NetBackup software and storage appliances. * Use and support of backups in a VMWare environment. * General knowledge of supporting backups on various server operating systems - Windows, Linux (RHEL & SLES), AIX and Solaris LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Lead AI Engineer £560 per day (Inside IR35) | 12-Month Contract | Remote with Occasional London Travel We are seeking an experienced Lead AI Engineer to join a high-profile government programme, leading the design and delivery of AI-enabled digital services and platforms. This role will provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams, shaping architecture, engineering standards, and AI implementation strategies while supporting the development of scalable, secure, and user-focused solutions. Key Responsibilities * Lead the design and delivery of AI-enabled digital products, platforms, and services * Provide technical leadership to front-end, back-end, and AI engineering teams * Define and implement solution architecture, engineering standards, and best practices * Drive the integration of Generative AI, LLMs, and machine learning capabilities into production services * Work closely with senior stakeholders, product teams, architects, and delivery leads to align technical solutions with business objectives * Mentor and develop engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement * Ensure solutions meet government requirements for security, accessibility, scalability, and resilience * Support technical governance, architecture reviews, and delivery planning activities Essential Skills & Experience * Significant experience in a Lead Engineer, Principal Engineer, Technical Lead, or AI Engineering Lead position * Proven experience delivering AI-enabled products and services in complex enterprise environments * Strong software engineering background across modern front-end and back-end technologies * Experience designing and implementing cloud-native architectures within Azure, AWS, or GCP * Strong understanding of Generative AI, LLMs, AI orchestration frameworks, and enterprise AI integration patterns * Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams through the full software delivery lifecycle * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills * Previous experience delivering technology solutions within UK Government or Public Sector environments (essential) * Eligible to obtain and maintain BPSS clearance Desirable Experience * Experience delivering AI-enabled mobile applications * Knowledge of MLOps, DevSecOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code * Experience with vector databases, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and AI agent frameworks * Exposure to GDS standards and government digital delivery practices Contract Details * Role: Lead AI Engineer * Rate: £560 per day * IR35: Inside IR35 * Duration: 12 months * Location: Remote, with occasional travel to London * Clearance: BPSS Eligible * Start Date: ASAP LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

AI Engineer (Front End) £560 per day (Inside IR35) | 12-Month Contract | Remote with Occasional London Travel We are seeking an experienced AI Engineer (Front End) to join a major government programme delivering innovative AI-enabled digital services and user experiences. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of AI adoption, helping to design and develop intuitive, user-centric interfaces that leverage emerging AI technologies to transform public sector services. Key Responsibilities * Develop and enhance AI-enabled user interfaces and digital experiences * Build responsive, accessible, and scalable front-end applications * Collaborate with product, UX, data, and AI teams to integrate AI capabilities into customer-facing solutions * Contribute to the design and implementation of modern web and mobile experiences * Ensure solutions meet government standards for accessibility, security, and performance * Participate in agile development practices and continuous improvement initiatives Essential Skills & Experience * Proven experience as a Front End Engineer/Developer delivering modern digital products * Strong experience building AI-enabled applications or user experiences * Expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Next.js, Angular, or Vue * Experience integrating AI/LLM technologies into digital products * Strong understanding of UX, accessibility, and responsive design * Experience working within UK Government or Public Sector environments (essential) * Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams * Eligible to obtain and maintain BPSS clearance Desirable Experience * Experience developing mobile applications (iOS, Android, React Native, Flutter, etc.) * Familiarity with GenAI platforms, copilots, conversational interfaces, or AI-assisted workflows * Knowledge of cloud environments such as Azure, AWS, or GCP Contract Details * Role: AI Engineer (Front End) * Rate: £560 per day * IR35: Inside IR35 * Duration: 12 months * Location: Remote, with occasional travel to London * Clearance: BPSS Eligible * Start: ASAP LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Job Title: Comms Specialist Engineer Location: Bridgend or St Asaph (Post to Bridgend) Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 per annum (depending on experience) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Why join Flotek? Flotek Group is one of the fastest-growing technology companies in the UK, helping small and medium-sized businesses with IT, cyber security and communications technology. You will join our "Purple Army", a collaborative and fast-paced team that values expertise, trust, recognition and delivering a genuine "Wow" for our partners. Every employee shares ownership of the group, so you are genuinely invested in our success. The role: You will be a key point of contact on our comms helpdesk, providing high-quality remote support across VoIP, connectivity and data networking. You will resolve issues efficiently, escalate with clear diagnostics where needed, and make sure both our internal teams and partner environments get outstanding service. This is a full-time, office-based role and you can be based at either our Pencoed office in Bridgend, South Wales, or our St Asaph office in North Wales - whichever suits you best. You must be able to commute reliably to one of these offices. We cannot offer sponsorship or relocation assistance, so you must already have the right to work in the UK. What you will be doing: Incident management: Be the first point of contact for telecoms incidents, logging, categorising and prioritising faults in line with ITIL best practice. Service level management: Resolve tickets within agreed SLAs with timely responses, accurate updates and clear documentation. Ownership and escalation: Own incidents end to end, aim for First Contact Resolution, and escalate to Comms Specialists or carriers with clear diagnostics. Technical troubleshooting: Diagnose VoIP systems, SIP trunks, handsets, routers, broadband circuits (FTTC, FTTP, SoGEA) and internal network connectivity. Supplier coordination: Liaise with broadband carriers and hosted voice providers to progress faults and drive timely resolution. Service monitoring: Spot and respond to outages, call quality issues, latency and performance concerns before they escalate. Continual improvement: Document known issues, workarounds and fixes in the Knowledge Base to speed up future resolution. Service communication: Give clear, confident updates to customers and stakeholders, managing expectations during incidents. On-call support: Support telecoms services during scheduled weekend and out-of-hours cover, following major incident escalation paths. What we are looking for: Essential Requirements: You will be a logical problem-solver with a customer-first mindset who thrives in a busy helpdesk environment. 1 to 2 years' experience in a VoIP or communications support role. A good understanding of SIP, RTP, NAT and VoIP fundamentals. Basic knowledge of routing, switching, VLANs and firewall concepts. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose issues logically. Excellent communication skills and a genuine customer-first approach. The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced helpdesk environment. A desire to grow your skills and progress into more advanced comms engineering roles. Useful, but not essential: Exposure to hosted VoIP platforms such as Gamma, Horizon, CallSwitch or Yealink handsets. Awareness of Microsoft Teams Phone, Operator Connect and Teams Calling Plans. Experience with DrayTek, UniFi, Aruba or SonicWall networking solutions. Experience using a ticketing system such as HaloPSA. Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Network+ or vendor-specific VoIP and networking qualifications. Technologies you will work with: Voice & Telephony Hosted VoIP: FloCX (Gamma/Cisco), FloOne, Floline+ Microsoft Teams Phone and Operator Connect SIP trunking (Gamma and Voicehost) Yealink handsets and desk phone estates Call routing, IVR, call queues and voicemail FloAnywhere and mobile solutions Connectivity & Networking SoGEA, FTTC, FTTP and leased lines DrayTek, UniFi and Aruba networking SonicWall firewalls and VLAN configuration Carrier and broadband fault management HaloPSA ticketing and service records Monitoring tools for call quality and latency Working pattern: Monday to Friday, working 8 hours per day between 08:00 and 18:00. A 30-minute lunch break each day. Weekend on-call support on a shared rotation. Office-based at either Pencoed (Bridgend) or St Asaph. What you will get: Inclusive EMI Share Equity Scheme - own a slice of the "Purple Pie". Birthday day off. An additional day off for personal life milestones. A Give Back Day to support a charity of your choice. Perkbox discounts across shopping, gyms, restaurants and more. Regular social events and team-building opportunities. Career growth pathways into senior communications or network engineering. Due to the nature of the role the company will not be able to offer sponsorship or relocation assistance so candidates must already reside in the UK. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Telecoms / VoIP Support Engineer, Telecoms Engineer, Telecoms Support Technician, IT & Telecoms Helpdesk Engineer, Telecoms Support Specialist, Telecoms Helpdesk Engineer may also be considered for this role.

DV Infrastructure/Software Engineer Office days - minimum 3 Location - London, Manchester, Ipswich, and Cheltenham. Security - DV Rate £600 - £750 Inside IR35 We have lots of roles available at different seniority levels. Accountabilities will vary depending on role, but will follow these principles: * Own and deliver engineering platform capabilities that enable teams to build, test, secure, and deploy services in a highly-automated, CI/CD-driven environment. * Design, implement, and evolve CI/CD pipelines, ensuring consistent, reliable, and repeatable delivery processes across multiple teams and services. * Embed Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices, driving standardisation, scalability, and elimination of manual provisioning and configuration drift. * Integrate security controls into engineering workflows, ensuring services are secure by design and comply with the highest standards, from initial build through to production. * Support and enable engineering teams, providing guidance, tooling, and best practices to improve delivery velocity, quality, and resilience. * Continuously optimise automation, identifying opportunities to remove repetitive manual tasks, reduce cycle times and improve developer experience. * Collaborate across development, security, and operations spheres, breaking down silos and promoting end-to-end ownership of services. * Maintain and improve engineering tooling and platforms, including source-code control systems, build systems, artifact repositories and deployment frameworks. * Drive adoption of modern engineering practices, including continuous integration, continuous delivery, automated testing, and observability. * Monitor and improve platform performance and reliability, using metrics such as deployment frequency, lead-time, failure rates, and recovery times. * Contribute to technical standards and governance, ensuring consistency, security, and best-practice across engineering teams. * Support incident response and problem resolution, ensuring rapid recovery and continuous improvement through feedback loops and retrospective sessions. * Document and share knowledge, building reusable patterns, templates and guidance in order to scale up engineering capability. Technical: * Single- or multi-tier software application development (Java, Python, JavaScript, C++, C#, etc) * Database technologies & ORM (Elastic, MySQL/MariaDB, SQL*Server, etc) * Spec-driven software development & MCP use (Kiro, Claude, etc) * Source-code control (Git & Git-based technologies e.g. GitOps) * CI/CD platforms (GitLab, Jenkins) * Configuration management & IaC frameworks (Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet) * Containerisation & container platforms (Kubernetes, Helm-based management & deployment) * Cloud-native platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, VCF) * Artifact & package management (Nexus/Artifactory/Harbor) * Observability (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, Fleet, Defend) * Identity & access management (IAM, OAuth/OIDC e.g. Keycloak, Secrets Mgmt e.g. Vault) * Automated testing frameworks * Release & deployment automation (ArgoCD, Flux) * Data-streaming & integration platforms (Kafka, NiFi) * Load-balancing and proxies (Nginx, HAProxy, ALB) * Encryption & certificate lifecycle management (TLS/SSL, PKI, etc) * OS configuration & management (Linux, Microsoft Windows) * System administration/diagnosis/troubleshooting * Networking (DNS, NAT, IP-addressing, TCP/UDP, routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, etc) please share your latest CV Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.