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We are currently seeking a Senior IT Support Manager. In this role, you will perform support for our employee population, analyze our current systems and assets, recommend and implement solutions and upgrades, and provide training. Our ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of network maintenance, experience managing staff, and advanced industry knowledge to keep us on the cutting edge. From day one, you’ll have an immediate impact on the day-to-day efficiency of our IT operations, and an ongoing impact on our overall growth. Objectives of this Role ●Lead large IT projects, including the design and deployment of new IT systems and services ●Maintain essential IT operations, including operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, email systems, laptops, desktops, software, and hardware ●Own projects, solutions, and key responsibilities within a larger business initiative ●Handle business-critical IT tasks and systems administration ●Research and evaluate emerging technologies, hardware, and software ●Track and maintain hardware and software inventory Responsibilities for IT Manager ●Monitor performance of information technology systems to determine cost and productivity levels, and to make recommendations for improving the IT infrastructure ●Help define IT infrastructure strategy, architecture, and processes ●Analyze business requirements by partnering with key stakeholders across the organization to develop solutions for IT needs ●Assess vendors and develop test strategies for new hardware and software ●Troubleshoot hardware and software issues related to internal IT ●Supervising daily operations of network and server infrastructure ●Aligning IT infrastructure with current and future business requirements and goals ●Evaluating risk, developing network recovery and backup processes ●Assessing and purchasing new and replacement hardware ●Testing, troubleshooting and adjusting information systems to operate effectively ●Implementing security of the network, data and its storage and communication systems ●Ensure network components meet business needs and work together seamlessly, using the full range of capabilities, and stay informed about new features and competitive solutions ●Train employees on both software and hardware, troubleshoot, and provide technical support when needed ●Develop and execute disaster procedures, and maintain data backups ●Manage information technology and computer systems ●Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time ●Preserve assets, information security and control structures ●Proven working experience as an IT Manager or relevant experience ●Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware/software systems ●Expertise in data center management and data governance ●Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and network installation Qualifications for IT Manager ●Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience ●5-7 years experience in IT management ●Experience leading and managing large IT projects and rolling out IT infrastructures across various technologies ●Excellent working knowledge of computer systems, security, network and systems administration, databases and data storage systems, and phone systems ●Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills ●Excellent project management skills and strong ability to prioritize ●Firm grasp on IT infrastructure and operations best practices ●Experience across different software solutions, including: desktop operating systems (MS Windows, MacOS), server operating systems (MS Windows, Linux), cloud-based technologies (Google Workspaces, AWS, SD-WAN), SaaS solutions (Okta, Dynamics365, Microsoft365), mobile (iOS, Android), backup and recovery procedures, and system performance monitoring. ●Experience across different hardware solutions, including: Cisco Switches/Routers, Meraki/Palo Alto Firewalls, Meraki Wireless Access Points; Cisco Unified Communications. ●Expertise with implementing, configuring, and testing solutions ●Proven leadership skills ●Strong creative and analytical thinking ●Professional certifications preferred (i.e. A+, Network+, CCNA, MCP)

4D Planner (BPSS Clearance) Manchester (Hybrid) Salary (DOE) + Training + Development + Pension + Life Insurance An excellent opportunity awaits a 4D Planner looking to work on complex infrastructure and utilities programmes, combining planning expertise with digital construction and visual planning tools. This role sits within a growing consultancy offering exposure to major projects, modern planning technology and genuine progression. This company is a growing digital consultancy operating across major infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on the digital tools and technology they develop to strengthen project controls and delivery in highly regulated sectors. In this role you'll be embedded within a complex infrastructure project, developing and maintain 4D planning models that link programme schedules with construction sequencing and visualisation. You'll help translate traditional schedules into clear visual simulations that improve understanding of build methodology, sequencing and delivery risk across large programmes. This role is hybrid, based 3 days on-site in Nottingham and 3 days remote. The ideal candidate will come from a planning, engineering or digital construction background within infrastructure, utilities or other complex project environments. You'll have experience working with 4D planning tools such as Synchro 4D or similar technologies, alongside a solid understanding of construction sequencing and programme logic. Experience working with schedules produced in Primavera P6 or similar planning platforms would also be beneficial. The right person must be eligible for UK security clearance and meet nationality requirements due to programme sensitivity. This is a strong opportunity for a 4D planner at any level looking to work on high-profile infrastructure programmes while developing their experience with digital planning tools within a consultancy environment that continues to grow. The Role: *Develop and maintain 4D planning models linking schedules with sequencing *Produce visual simulations to support build methodology and programme understanding *Work with planners and project teams to translate schedules into 4D outputs *Support planning reviews, workshops and scenario analysis using 4D tools *Identify sequencing risks and opportunities through visual programme modelling *Hybrid role based 3 days per week in Manchester The Person: *Background in planning, digital construction, engineering or project controls within infrastructure or utilities *Experience using 4D planning tools such as Synchro 4D or similar technologies *Understanding of construction sequencing and programme logic *Familiarity with Primavera P6 or similar planning software is beneficial *Comfortable working with project teams and communicating programme sequencing visually *Must be eligible for BPSS Clearance 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.

* Significant experience as a technical or solution architect in complex digital or enterprise environments. * Strong software engineering foundation, with practical knowledge of modern application architectures (e.g., microservices, APIs, distributed systems). * Proven ability to design and document architectures using visual modelling techniques such as C4, UML, and data flow diagrams. * Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider, ideally AWS, including Infrastructure as Code, platform services, networking, and security controls. * Deep understanding of secure and resilient system design, including authentication patterns, threat modelling, performance considerations, and observability. * Familiarity with Ruby, Python, or Java, and modern development practices such as CI/CD, TDD, and containerisation. * Experience guiding technology decisions, evaluating options, and influencing senior stakeholders. * Strong understanding of data modelling, integration approaches, API design, messaging patterns, and interoperability challenges. * Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics and build consensus across diverse groups. * Ability to work across the full delivery lifecycle, from discovery through implementation and service transition. Desirable Skills & Experience * Experience with enterprise ERP platforms (e.g., Oracle E-Business Suite). * Knowledge of UK government digital service standards, architecture frameworks, and assurance processes. * Understanding of Domain-Driven Design or event-driven architectural approaches. * Exposure to SRE, platform engineering, or infrastructure architecture disciplines. * Experience contributing to architectural communities of practice or governance forums. * Prior consultancy experience working across multiple product teams or client environments. Personal Attributes * Strong systems thinking and analytical capability, with the ability to understand complex environments quickly. * Comfortable operating in ambiguous or fast-changing environments while maintaining architectural clarity. * Collaborative, empathetic, and committed to building trust with stakeholders at all levels. * Dedicated to continuous learning, technical curiosity, and staying current with emerging technologies. * Pragmatic and outcome-focused, balancing long-term architectural quality with short-term delivery constraints. ________________________________________ Technical Environment The assignment covers a diverse mix of modern cloud-native services and legacy enterprise platforms. Exposure to some of the following areas would be beneficial: * Modern languages and frameworks including Ruby, Java, and Python * AWS cloud services, Infrastructure as Code, platform as a service tooling * Engineering practices such as DDD, TDD, CI/CD, automated testing and Git workflows * Multi-tier platform strategies including centralised data and business logic layers * Enterprise Oracle software including ERP components * Mac-based development environments and public GitHub repositories ________________________________________ Our Values We are committed to a culture built on purpose, transparency, collaboration, and respect. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and support an inclusive environment where people can thrive. ________________________________________ ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE REQUIRED Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

The Core Cloud team is responsible for building a new strategic hosting platform using Amazon Web Services. We are taking a product-centric approach and are building squads around our products, with a focus on improving Developer Experience. A Core Cloud Product Manager will use their knowledge of software engineering team's needs, and business goals, to frame and solve problems and set priorities for delivery teams. You will be responsible for the overall vision and quality of a set of the technical products being delivered, in conjunction with the Technical Product Owner for Core Cloud, along with other stakeholders and members of the Core Cloud leadership group. You will identify opportunities for improving business outcomes and enhancing benefits, looking to continuously improve the quality, capability and efficiency of your product. You will have the final say on quality and whether something is ready to be released into production. Important * Occasional travel to site for workshops (once every 2 months, either Croydon, London or Manchester) Requirements About you You will be experienced in agile delivery of technical products that are consumed by engineering teams, and passionate about the improving the experience of your users and customers (in this case developers and other software engineers). Responsibilities Your main day to day responsibilities will be: * forming the vision for the product(s) you own and engage teams and stakeholders in the development of that vision over time * leading the production of roadmaps, release plans and lifecycle plans for the delivery and maintenance of the product(s) from inception right the way through to retirement as well as inputting into the departmental wide approach to road mapping/lifecycle planning * taking a product through its lifecycle (e.g. discovery, alpha, beta, live), potentially including service assessments * representing users and focus on their needs throughout the delivery process * leading the prioritisation process for the work that needs to be done by the development team by creating and maintaining a product backlog which balances immediate user needs with the long-term investment in development and overall business benefits * providing final sign off on any completed functional development prior to the deployment to a production environment for your product(s) * taking the lead in using product or service usage data, and user feedback to devise new ideas for functionality or new ways of working with a continuous improvement mindset and take a lead in promoting such evidence/data driven design across the wider department You will also be expected to carry out the following day to day activities: * ensuring the overall quality of the product is in line with standards * taking the lead in keeping people informed about the development of the product(s) and promoting its uptake and usage within the department Essential skills You'll have a demonstrable passion for Product with the following skills or strong experience in: * investigating patterns and trends identify and resolve problems * working in the delivery of technology-based projects * budgeting and financial control skills as well as commercial awareness * communicating using a variety of methods (written reports, verbal feedback, presentations etc.), applying the appropriate method to each scenario/audience, which at this level, will usually be large groups * leading in promoting the needs of the team, and of the product; understanding how these may vary between the different phases of a product lifecycle. The skills listed above are reflective of the Profession Skills and Competency Model (based on the industry standard SFIA framework). Please see below for the relevant skills required for your role: * Strategy and Architecture * Business Strategy and Change * Innovation (INOV) - Level 3 * Benefits Management (BENM) - Level 4 * Development and Implementation * Systems Development * Problem Management (PBMG) - Level 4 * User Experience * User Experience Analysis (UNAN) - Level 3 * Relationships and Engagement * Stakeholder Management * Stakeholder Relationship Management (RLMT) - Level 4 * Sales and Marketing * Product Management (PROD) - Level 4 Desirable Skills Ideally you will also have the following skills or some experience in: * recent and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to understand, empathise, negotiate and influence individuals and groups * identifying and engaging with users and stakeholders to collate evidence and understand and define research which fits user needs * promoting the use of quantitative and qualitative data about users to turn user focus into outcomes * being a line manager Must be able to show an excellent understanding of the AWS platform as a product. 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.

Our Client are looking for an SC cleared Lead Developers / DevOps Engineer to build a platform team to support the application and database teams. There will be some travel required in the first few months of the contract, but that will be expensed. You will have demonstrable experience providing support to most of the technologies listed below as well as supporting more junior team members: General Skills * Supporting legacy applications/infrastructure * Refactoring and developing automated tests * Integrating with auditing and protective monitoring services * Building and supporting CI/CD Pipelines * Nginx * Apache Tomcat/HTTP * ETL * Containerization/Virtualization Oracle * Installing and Supporting Oracle 11 * Partitioning * RAC * RMAN * PL/SQL - Desirable Elasticsearch Experience supporting Elasticsearch products Platforms and Operating Systems The flowing platforms are used, and we would prefer candidates with demonstrable experience * Oracle Solaris 10 * Red Hat Enterprise Linex 8 * Microsooft Windows 2k8 / 2k16 / 2k19 * VMWare Hypervisor - ESX v6 * Docker * IBM Initiate - Master Data Management Responsibilities include: * Develop and maintain the existing infrastructure including problem resolution and L3 support. * Complete changes within a legacy environment, while taking ownership of the domain to become a subject matter expert for the service. * Updated service documentation where necessary. * Undertake peer reviews. * Maintaining documentation * Mentoring and support of team members * Writing or maintaining guidance which is used by teams working with your systems/platforms. * Advising on and implementing CI/CD pipelines. Engineering Roles * Mentoring of team members * Stakeholder Management, working with the Leadership and Program management team * Ensuring that the team is performing efficiently and maintaining code quality and system reliability * You will be the central point of contact for engineers in your area, ensuring the systems produced are sustainable and meet Digital, Data and Technology strategy. * Supporting implementation against strategy; leading multiple engineering teams in line with our architecture and professions. * Planning our workforce and supporting recruitment mentoring as necessary. * Ensuring the engineering activities undertaken in teams under your supervision are following suitable standards. * Supporting technical decision making, feeding into roadmaps and overall strategy for the Engineering function in your area. Presenting decisions up and down the organisation clearly. * Coordinating with other engineering leads to form an overall community, acting as the central point of contact in your area and leading collaborative efforts. * Ensures adherence to coding standards and best practices. Advises on software development methods and tools. 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.

Site Based engineer Installation Technicians provide desktop hardware installation services where basic technical skills are required for a service delivery solution. Installation Technicians will typically un-box and install kit to desk and connect peripherals, connect cables (eg power and network) and perform any relevant power on self-tests. Basic steps to start automated builds and simple scripted post-login configuration may also be required. Technicians may be asked to work variable shift patterns as business requires. Additionally: Upkeep of system records, principally ServiceNow Strict adherence to procedures, scripts and polices is a must. Flexibility of working days will be required, though minimal, with notice. Current UK driving license mandatory. Candidate to have a Driving license and to live within commutable distance to Dundee 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.

Big Data Scientist – Docklands London Our Client an international organisation is looking to recruit a Big Data Expert with 2 to 5 years expertise as a Big Data Scientist. You will have Natural Language Processing (NLP) knowledge and experience and understand and analyse large data sets to discover new insights. Working in a multi-disciplinary team within a highly technical and complex environment. Well versed in scalable data mining and machine learning techniques (using computers to improve as well as develop algorithms)Kernel Methods, Deep Learning, Statistical Relational Learning, Ensemble Methods Model using advanced statistical/ mathematical models, predict and segment data to hypothesize/ evolve uses cases to monetize data and generate other business value. Translate business needs to technical requirements and implementation. Experience of Big Data technologies/Big Data Analytics. C++, Java, Python, Shell Script R, Matlab, SAS Enterprise Miner Elastic search and understanding of Hadoop ecosystem Experience working with large data sets, experience working with distributed computing tools like Map/Reduce, Hadoop, Hive, Pig etc. Advanced use of Excel spread sheets for analytical purposes An MSc or PhD in Data Science or an analytical subject (Physics, Mathematics, Computing) or other quantitative discipline would be handy. The position is based in the Docklands London. This is a 3 to 6 month contract assignment. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with daily rate and availability details.

Technical Project Manager – Bank – City of London As the Technical Project Manager, you play an integral role in a high performing team to deliver technical projects on time, to budget and that achieve both the project objectives and increase internal customer satisfaction. This is a hybrid role where you apply your technical expertise in either software development or IT infrastructure projects. At times, you might need to chip in on business requirement scoping and technical delivery to get the project across the line. You leverage your project management expertise and adept communication skills to lead the end-to-end project lifecycle and by doing so, you directly shape the success of IT projects, and therefore our business. Key Responsibilities: Maintaining high performance levels for service-related processes, and implementing improvement activities wherever necessary Taking ownership of critical risks and issues, coordinating resolution with all appropriate constituents, and establishing effective communication between stakeholders Developing a deep understanding of projects to gain insights into the scope of service delivery Manage metrics reporting and analysis of business demand against capacity constraints Manage the development and delivery of IT products utilizing Scrum and Kanban methodologies Focus on the constant improvement of quality, speed and ensuring the team learns and gets better each sprint. Collaborate with Architecture, Engineering, and security teams to comply with established policies and procedures and verifies that deliverables meet requirements Provide communication and escalation to IT and business area management on critical issues Foster and maintain good working relationships with business area representatives to remain in sync on direction and future delivery requests Key Requirements: Comfortable capturing and challenging briefs to ensure we are delivering the most worthwhile solutions Experience of leading, energising and mentoring project members Experience in IT project delivery including managing all project phases from analysis, design, build, testing, implementation and hand over to BAU teams. Ability to work to tight deadlines and work calmly under pressure A high level of organisation and demonstrated skills to manage a team’s capacity Comfortable multitasking and prioritising several tasks at once Hard-working with an outgoing and positive nature Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Technical skillsets within IT Infrastructure and Development will be mandatory Technologies: Microsoft based environment including – MS SQL, Exchange, Active Directory, IIS, Symantec, Citrix Network – Cisco, Palo Alto, ForcePoint, Symantec Email Security Programming Language – T-SQL, VB.net, C#, PowerShell, ASP The Client is a bank based in the City of London. The salary for this position will be circa £60K - £70K. This is a 12 month FTC position. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Senior Technologist - Optical Systems Ormskirk, West Lancashire Up to £55,000 + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Bonus (up to 20%) + Private Healthcare + Pension + Holiday Salary Exchange + Cycle to Work Scheme + Onsite Parking & EV Charging + Onsite Canteen Excellent opportunity for an Optical Systems Engineer to join a global manufacturing group, working with state-of-the-art technologies to develop advanced inspection and measurement solutions used across international production sites. This company are a worldwide leader in their field, operating across architectural, automotive and specialist glass technologies. Their Process Control team plays a key role in developing, deploying and supporting inspection and metrology systems that feed critical data into global manufacturing execution platforms, underpinning quality, performance and process optimisation. In this role you will work across the full lifecycle of automatic inspection systems - from concept and design through to implementation, deployment and ongoing support. You'll create and enhance optical and measurement solutions, develop software (including algorithms and image processing), and work with a mix of legacy tools and modern high-level languages. You'll partner closely with R&D and production teams, provide both on-site and remote technical support, carry out technical assessments of new technologies, and occasionally travel overseas to support global sites. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in optical systems, industrial metrology or precision measurement, alongside experience developing inspection software (e.g. image processing, algorithm design, C# or similar languages). You'll combine hands-on lab skills with strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication, and solid project/time management. A 2:1 degree or higher in a STEM subject and several years' relevant industry experience are essential. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly technical team within a global organisation, work at the forefront of inspection and process control technology, and directly influence product quality and manufacturing performance across worldwide operations. The Role: *Creating and enhancing automatic inspection systems from concept through to implementation *Developing optical / measurement solutions, algorithms and inspection software (incl. image processing, C# or similar) *Delivering and supporting inspection systems and instruments across global manufacturing sites (on-site and remote) *Assessing new technologies in inspection & process control and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives The Person: *2:1 degree or higher in a STEM subject + 5+ years' relevant experience *Experience with optical systems, industrial metrology and precision measurement techniques *Software development experience (e.g. algorithm design, image processing, C# or similar), with strong experimental/lab skills *Excellent communication, high attention to detail and strong project/time management; willing to undertake occasional overseas travel Reference Number: BBBH266794B To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Tommy Williams at Rise Technical Recruitment. 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.

Business Development Representative Reading - Onsite £28,000 - £30,000 + Commission + Holiday + Pension This is an excellent opportunity for a focused, self-motivated sales professional with a passion for new business acquisition and a background in Service Management or IT Services to join a high-performing global team. This company is a growing, global leader specialising in business innovation and business change. They pride themselves on driving transformation for their clients and offer a supportive, office-based environment where successful sales talent can thrive. In this varied role you will be the engine of the sales funnel, responsible for generating new opportunities and qualifying leads. You will engage with high-level decision-makers, build long-term relationships, and ensure a steady stream of prospects is passed to the closing team. The ideal candidate will be a "self-starter" who is comfortable with cold calling and prospecting. You should have a proven track record of meeting sales quotas and the ability to navigate conversations with VPs, Directors, and C-suite personnel. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a global organisation that values expertise and rewards results. You will gain deep insight into innovative business solutions while playing a pivotal role in the company's international growth. The Role: Proactively generate global leads via cold calling. Follow up campaigns to identify new opportunities. Track and monitor all activities within Salesforce. £175 commission per meeting booked. Sales and Negotiation. The Person: Proven BDR experience, ideally within IT services. Excellent negotiation skills and professional telephone manner. Strong communication. Commutable to Reading 5 days a week Reference Number: BBBH271703 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.

Business Development Representative Reading - Onsite £26,000 - £30,000 + Commission + Holiday + Pension This is an excellent opportunity for a focused, self-motivated sales professional with a passion for new business acquisition and a background in Service Management or IT Services to join a high-performing global team. This company is a growing, global leader specialising in business innovation and business change. They pride themselves on driving transformation for their clients and offer a supportive, office-based environment where successful sales talent can thrive. In this varied role you will be the engine of the sales funnel, responsible for generating new opportunities and qualifying leads. You will engage with high-level decision-makers, build long-term relationships, and ensure a steady stream of prospects is passed to the closing team. The ideal candidate will be a "self-starter" who is comfortable with cold calling and prospecting. You should have a proven track record of meeting sales quotas and the ability to navigate conversations with VPs, Directors, and C-suite personnel. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a global organisation that values expertise and rewards results. You will gain deep insight into innovative business solutions while playing a pivotal role in the company's international growth. The Role: Proactively generate global leads via cold calling. Follow up campaigns to identify new opportunities. Track and monitor all activities within Salesforce. Sales and Negotiation. The Person: Proven BDR experience, ideally within IT services. Excellent negotiation skills and professional telephone manner. Fluent English speaker Commutable to Reading 5 days a week Reference Number: BBBH271703 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: 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.