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A Lead Business Analyst will have a good understanding of strategic arenas, leading large/complex projects. Strong people management, mentoring and coaching skills. Able to develop best practice and assist with communities of practice. Ensuring outcomes are aligned to service vision/ business strategy by connecting the current/future business models whilst delivering future business architecture strategy. Support and inform iteration, evolution and optimisation. Strong stakeholder management skills, forming strategic relationships with senior stakeholders. Challenge constructively, acting as a critical voice to stakeholders and delivery colleagues to achieve outcomes. Lead effective communications to support design, build and delivery teams which meet user needs and business objectives. Job summary As Lead Business Analyst, you’ll play a key role in this multi‑disciplinary team, shaping our early project lifecycle and benefits approach. The team identifies new opportunities, defines and delivers benefits across the project lifecycle and establishing a long‑term, sustainable automation and AI function for the department. You’ll develop tools and processes to support feasibility assessments, manage and track financial benefits throughout delivery, and ensure benefits are realised once solutions go live. You’ll also help build wider understanding of benefits management and create resources that support business leads outside technology when assessing changes to ways of working. A self‑starter, you’ll be confident managing a diverse range of stakeholders and leading the triage and benefits journey end to end. Main Responsibilities Developing a specialist area and delivering coaching and mentoring to staff within this area to develop their Business Analysis and professional skillset, confidence and strategic thinking. Overseeing the work of other business analysts to ensure work is focused on the right solution to deliver business value. Understanding and defining the problem to be solved and ensuring strategic decision-making supports business outcomes as well as user needs. Planning and leading significant areas of Business Analysis delivery, leading the challenge and driving through to conclusions. Defining, planning and leading Business Analysis delivery on significant assignments. This will include providing recommendation and rationale to programme/project leads to critically shape project scope and to the Principal Business Analyst to accurately and dynamically inform resource planning across the Profession. Advising the business around which metrics to put in place to ensure the product is adding business value and to identify service improvement opportunities. Modelling complex processes/procedures using established techniques with understanding of their purpose and importance. Working with the Head of Role to develop and embed clear and consistent Business Analysis standards, guidance and templates across the Profession.

Project Manager/ Business Analyst We are seeking a versatile Project Manager/Business Analyst (hybrid) with a strong background in both business and technology projects, specifically in the banking and financial services sector. The ideal candidate will possess an in-depth knowledge of digital platforms, front and back-office processes and technologies, and will be adept at driving projects in both Waterfall and Agile environments. Key Responsibilities: Responsible for the successful delivery of projects in line with the Bank’s project management policy and framework, ensuring that appropriate governance, communications, change control and risk management are maintained. This will require experience of the end-to-end project lifecycle. Lead end-to-end project lifecycles ensuring adherence to the bank’s project management framework. Collaborate with sponsors to craft key project artefacts throughout all phases. Define, document, and communicate business requirements in conjunction with stakeholders. Create and present business process models showcasing both current and future states. Address business challenges, ideate and implement solutions. Manage project scope, plans, budgets, and ensure timely delivery within set parameters. Monitor project expenditures, timescales, and resources; intervening when deviations arise. Uphold stringent project governance, addressing and escalating risks and issues proactively. Engage and influence stakeholders at various organizational levels. Coordinate internal and external resources to achieve project goals. Ensure all projects comply with regulatory, legal, and third-party requirements. Direct and oversee system and user testing, ensuring accuracy in all communications. Skills & Abilities: As a PM: Mastery over key project management methodologies and frameworks. Proficient in project management tools, i.e. ClickUp, Jira, and MS Project. Stellar communication and relationship-building capabilities, particularly with global teams. Ability to discern overarching patterns and potential areas of improvement. Demonstrated experience in driving positive and lasting change. As a BA: Expertise in business and systems analysis methodologies. Proven experience in investigative techniques such as stakeholder interviews and workshop facilitation. Skill in converting analysis into actionable implementations. Mastery in documenting and managing end-to-end requirements, coupled with adeptness in modelling techniques like BPMN and UML. Strong organisational skills with a proactive mind-set. Experience & qualifications: Required: 5+ years in Financial Services/Banking, with exposure to front-office (Corporate and Private Banking) and related back-office functions. 5+ years as a Business Analyst and Project Manager on significant change and transformation projects. Highly proficient with project management applications such as ClickUp as well as the overall Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Visio, PowerPoint). Desirable: Professional certifications in Business Analysis (e.g. BCS). Professional certifications in Project Management (e.g. Prince2, PMP, APM, etc). This is a hybrid FTC position for 12 months initially – 3 days in the office in Central London. The salary for this position is circa £80K - £90K. Please do send your CV to me in Word format along with your salary and notice period. T

Job summary Discover what it’s like to work in a compliance role that makes an impact. Could you help us shape a stronger, fairer future? Your next career move starts here. HMRC’s Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) is responsible for the department’s civil and criminal investigations. Covert Operations, Digital Exploitation (CODE) sits within FIS. Working across Law Enforcement and government, CODE provides investigative tools and covert techniques to front-line investigations and works with key partners to develop and provide access to new technology and systems to enable investigators to respond to serious and complex tax evasion and crime. Job description This role sits within the Digital Forensic Infrastructure Team (DFI) which is part of FIS CODE Capability, Development, Infrastructure & Innovation (CDII) and plays an integral role in His Majesty's Government's fight against serious and organised crime, supporting investigations totalling hundreds of millions of pounds each year. DFI supports FIS CODE and all wider FIS investigations. Digital Forensic Infrastructure (DFI) is responsible for delivering a broad portfolio of change initiatives, both to sustain and transform FIS’s legacy technologies and to deliver innovative new solutions, designed around our customers’ needs. DFI works in an integrated way to combine digital and technology change, project deliver, business process, product management and cultural change to maximise impact and ensure sustainability. As FIS grows, so does the need for Infrastructure support. The Senior DevOps Engineer role is an amazing opportunity for any experienced, forward thinking and focused individual who has a passion for technology. If you flourish with dealing with diverse challenges, enjoy delivering exceptional support to users, growing your knowledge and want to work with a like-minded and supportive team then this may be the role for you. As one of our Senior DevOps Engineers, you will be responsible for maintaining and evolving the FIS cloud Infrastructure in line with strategy set by the Principal Technical Lead. You will provide technical support to the forensic infrastructure team across multiple sites and colleagues in the wider national FIS estate. The Senior DevOps Engineer will manage third party provision of infrastructure services and the provision of expertise to develop architectural solutions for infrastructure services throughout the service product life cycle. Flexibility Payment: This post attracts a Level 2 Flexibility Payment (FP) that is paid monthly with salary. This FP allows HMRC flexibility to change your work pattern, at short notice, to meet business needs. You will be expected to undertake periods of On Call. You will also be expected to work additional hours, at weekends and outside your normal working hours/days (including bank holidays). In applying for a position and accepting the FP you agree that you can and will meet those attendance requirements. FP levels are reviewed annually – on a business need and personal basis – and may be subject to change. Details of the Flexibility Payment can be found in the attached document. Person specification We are looking for an enthusiastic, resilient individual who can deliver in an impactful way within a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. This is an IT Technical role, and you will already a strong background working as a DevOps engineer (or similar) with public cloud platforms (eg. AWS, Azure or GCP) The successful candidate will be undertaking the following (but not limited to): Work in a team of infrastructure specialists and engineers, ensuring services are integrated, delivered, and operated as required. Provide direction and support junior engineers. Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Work as part of a skilled team sharing ideas but also take the initiative and work independently with little supervision. Play a leading role in the planning, designing, maintaining, and improving FIS Cloud infrastructure services and technologies. Work with and support third parties in providing infrastructure and work with technical architects to translate architectural designs into operations. You can break a problem down into its component parts to identify and diagnose root causes as well as troubleshoot and identify problems across different technology capabilities. You are an excellent communicator who can describe basic technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences, and you will regularly be expected to provide verbal updates and produce written user documentation on BAU taskings and projects. This may include participating in technical workshops to assess business requirements to support possible changes to existing services, identifying requirements and quantifying benefits. Regular travel within the UK for meetings and infrastructure work will be required with occasional overnight stays. You will be required to work out of hours on an on-call rota, weekdays and weekends. Please note: Security Check (SC) clearance level, either already held or willing to obtain, is a requirement of this role. Please see Additional Security Information and Security sections below.

The Business Analyst reports to the Senior Business Analyst. The post holder is responsible for the application of Business Analysis tools and techniques to define and validate digital projects, products and services, ensuring they are aligned to DVSA’s strategic objectives . The scope of requirements definition includes business requirements (goals, objectives, needs); stakeholder requirements, solution functional and non-functional requirements and transition requirements. The post holder will be part of one or more agile/scrum delivery teams within DVSA’s Strategy, Policy, Digital and Technology Directorate. They will work collaboratively with product owners, technical colleagues (e.g. software developers, testers) and other business analysts to continuously improve our digital solutions and deliver value to customers and the business. They will be responsible for supporting the maintenance, refinement and prioritisation of the product backlog as well as coordinating communications, escalating, and facilitating resolution of risks, issues and changes. The post holder will challenge constructively and act as a critical friend to achieve solutions that are fit for purpose. They will also facilitate collaboration and lead effective communication with all stakeholders to support design, build and delivery to meet the user needs. For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.

Sailpoint Test Manager 6 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid/London - 2-3 days p/w Rate: £300 - £350 p/d (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Sailpoint Test Manager to join the team. Key Skills & Experience: 1. Experience of Identity Access Management - Good to Have 2. Experience of SailPoint application onboarding process - Good to Have 3. Knowledge of JML and review process in SailPoint - Good to Have 4. Experience of Service Now tool - Good to Have 5. Knowledge of SailPoint integration with Service Now - Good to Have 6. Experience of JIRA and Xray - Mandatory 7. Hands-on creation and execution of tests and result logging. 8. Understanding of testing life cycle. 9. Collaborate with development, business, and QA teams to understand requirements and ensure test coverage. 10. Understanding of defect life cycle. 11. Experience of root cause analysis. 12. Good stakeholder management skills- Mandatory 13. Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies - Mandatory 14. Strong Interpersonal Skills - Mandatory 15. 8-10 Years of Experience in Test Management - Mandatory This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is 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.

IT Operations Manager - New York Our Client - a Global organisation is looking to recruit an IT Operations Manager to manage the US IT Operations based in New York. The primary role of the IT Operations Manager is to be responsible for managing the day to day operations of the US IT support teams and services, primarily in NY and LA. This role requires a solid communicator, with an outstanding customer service and people skills, across a diverse range of IT functions. This role is instrumental in the delivery of new innovative technologies, within the bounds of existing workstreams, as well as identifying opportunities to develop, pursue and maximise our IT functionalities. This includes all operational aspects of the delivery of user service support, application support, Infrastructure management for our US regions, with key emphasis on managing IT projects and stakeholders, including assuming ownership on behalf of IT engagements within various business functions. This role is key towards promoting and representing IT practices, and requires an in-depth knowledge of Apple MAC (IOS), and its supporting desktop applications. Equally essential is a solid understanding and technical awareness of user collaboration tools, desktop and mobile telephony, asset management tools, File sharing protocols, user permission, and a solid understanding of Microsoft Technologies namely Azure and O365. Key Responsibilities/Tasks: " Responsible for oversight, maintenance and upkeep of all key IT Infrastructure components based in our NY and LA offices. " Responsible for networking & connectivity, desktops, mobile devices, server hardware, video conference facilities, vendor and supplier management, including consolidation efforts towards cost reduction on all IT services / operations. " Responsible for monitoring and control of IT Services including underlying Infrastructure, to ensure operational optimisation. " Maintain oversight of US IT assets, with specific focus on cost/budget management. " Introduce OLA's to improve US IT service levels and expectations. " Support employees and their (Mac) OS X clients, incl. web-based systems " Support for Microsoft O365 suite, Adobe CS Suite (Photoshop, InDesign), CAD (SketchUp, Vectorworks). " Maintain all aspects of IT security systems, including system efficiency optimization. " Collaborate with IT colleagues to manage global application deployments, or updates to desktop or user applications. " Manage daily user related issues and/or risks and escalate as appropriate. " Provide timely report to Global Head of IT, and key stakeholders on progress of dedicated tasks, or on-going activities. Skills/Competencies Required: " Excellent leadership qualities, ability to engage with credibility, influence and effectively collaborate with business and technical staff. " Ability to define and elaborate on improvements and vision for the US regions " Assume ownership and maintain accountability for all IT related reports " Previous experience of managing multi region IT teams " Good level of knowledge for Enterprise technologies and processes " Apple MAC Certification an advantage. " Cisco Networking technologies " Virtualisation Technologies " Disaster Recovery Processes " Business Continuity Planning " Microsoft Office365 support essential. " MAC OSX Server Administration essential. " Adobe application support (Photoshop, Indesign etc), an advantage " Exposure to JAMF Mobile Device Management (MDM) an advantage. " Microsoft O365 support an advantage (Exchange, OWA) " Ability to report on and maintain robust backup practices. " Good documentation and analytical skills, with a passion for user satisfaction. " Mobile Device support (Iphones, Ipads and Macbook's) essential Note local travel will be required between various sites in the US. Occasional travel to other sites outside US may be required. Salary for this role will be in the range $80K - $120K pa. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Technical IT Project Manager Our Client is looking to recruit a Technical IT Project Manager who will be responsible for a set of projects (investments including the systems and organization change management within the business community – internally and with external business partners). This role is for the management of projects with significant IT infrastructure and systems work content. Work with Systems Analysts and Business Process Champions to clarify project objectives and constraints. Estimate resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner Work closely with project sponsor, Business Process Champions, and cross-functional teams to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and detailed schedule for proposed projects. Implement and manage changes and interventions to ensure project goals are achieved. Work with other managers to identify and manage risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the organization. Take responsibility for setting the agenda, driving issues forward and quickly identify the root cause of any problem. Perform team-based project planning, implementation, and reporting using informal/formal program/project and risk management tools and techniques to mitigate cost, schedule, and technical impacts to the organization. Lead the review/assessment of proposed projects and investments to establish executable and achievable plans within the proposed schedule, budget, and customer proposal requirements. Actively manage a critical path which allows for a line of sight into risk/issues before they have project/program impact During project execution, confirm internal team consensus that the organization is positioned for success; resolve conflicts among the team. Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about project status, risks, mitigations, dependencies, adjustments, and progress. Manage work with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement Skill and experience required for the role: Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, or a related field At least 8 years of IT project management and related experience Excellent knowledge of information technology aspects, specifically with IT infrastructure environments and business systems implementations Strong track of managing IT projects in a global environment that involve mergers & acquisitions, ERP systems, networking, voice, compliance, IT security, software development, and working with vendors Proven ability to work with IT teams, business stakeholders, and external vendors Proven ability to solve problems creatively Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices Experience managing projects through standard project lifecycle methodologies (waterfall and hybrid) Excellent analytical skills Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline Excellent planning and organization ability Excellent time management skills Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities Excellent management and leadership qualities Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred The salary for this position will be in the range $100K - $120K. The Company is based in Trumbull, Connecticut USA. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary in USD and your availability.

Our Client is Global Leader in the pharmaceutical World. They are looking to recruit an IT Project Manager with at least 10 years proven expertise as a Project Manager. The Project Manager is responsible for a set of projects (investments including the systems and organization change management within the business community). The Client has many projects underway. This role is for the management of projects with significant IT infrastructure and systems work content. Responsibilities: Work with Systems Analysts and Business Process Champions to clarify project objectives and constraints. Estimate resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner Work closely with project sponsor, Business Process Champions, and cross-functional teams to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and detailed schedule for proposed projects. Implement and manage changes and interventions to ensure project goals are achieved. Work with other managers to identify and manage risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the organization. Take responsibility for setting the agenda, driving issues forward and quickly identify the root cause of any problem. Perform team-based project planning, implementation, and reporting using informal/formal program/project and risk management tools and techniques to mitigate cost, schedule, and technical impacts to the organization. Lead the review/assessment of proposed projects and investments to establish executable and achievable plans within the proposed schedule, budget, and customer proposal requirements. Actively manage a critical path which allows for a line of sight into risk/issues before they have project/program impact During project execution, confirm internal team consensus that the organization is positioned for success; resolve conflicts among the team. Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about project status, risks, mitigations, dependencies, adjustments, and progress. Manage work with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, or a related field At least 8 years of IT project management and related experience Excellent knowledge of information technology aspects, specifically with IT infrastructure environments and business systems implementations Strong track of managing IT projects in a global environment that involve mergers & acquisitions, ERP systems, networking, voice, compliance, IT security, software development, and working with vendors Proven ability to work with IT teams, business stakeholders, and external vendors Proven ability to solve problems creatively Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices Experience managing projects through standard project lifecycle methodologies (waterfall and hybrid) Excellent analytical skills Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline Excellent planning and organization ability with time management skills Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities with management and leadership qualities Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behaviors: Excellent English oral and written communication skills. Motivated and curious, willing to ask questions, research issues and take on challenging projects/assignments; creative, brings innovative ideas to the table, exhibits self-confidence. Has strong achievement motivation and tenacity. Possesses ability to organize and follow-through on multiple tasks. Recognizes and attends to vital details with accuracy and efficiency. Effectively prioritizes work of staff members. Works to complete goals, tasks, and plans. Anticipates potential problems and analyzes alternative solutions. Develops/maintains effective working relationships by listening attentively to others. Communicates ideas clearly (written & verbal) while relating to people in an open/ sincere manner and participating effectively in meetings. This individual will also assist in finding solutions as well as identifying problems; communicates appropriately with team members and project stakeholders. Able to manage other individuals and maintain calm and reliable demeanor in the face of challenges. The project manager will adapt readily to change, work effectively in stressful situations, need limited guidance and direction and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Diagnoses problems efficiently, gathers sufficient input before making decisions or plans, makes timely decisions, quickly determines sources of problems, identifies information needed to solve problems and analyzes and communicates issues with effective alternative solutions to team. Sensitive & responsive to internal customer needs, maintains a positive attitude, willing to listen to customer problems and seeks solutions and stays in tune with changing needs of customers. The Client is based in Trumbull CT USA The salary for this role will be circa $100K - $120K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Enterprise Data Migration Project Manager Our Client is commencing a new phase of software and technology. They require an expert Enterprise Data Manager with at least 5 to 10 years extensive knowledge of data, data migration and data implementation. The following are aspects of the project and the technical skills required: Discovery and documentation of the ‘as-is’ enterprise data architecture, flows and processes for the global organisation Development and documentation of options for the proposed ‘to-be’ enterprise data architecture, flows and processes for the global organisation that are in line with industry best practice. Identify & document the gaps required to bridge the as-is and to-be models Set up and lead the programmes for Enterprise Data Foundations and Enterprise Data Integration through establishing scope, deliverables, timescales, tools, teams and budget required for success Develop the BAU tools, processes, teams and governance required to effectively manage the creation, movement and management of data on an ongoing basis for the organisation Qualified data architect in TOGAF 9.x or equivalent Qualified project manager in Prince2, PMP, MSP, Agile or equivalent 5-10 years of multiple Data Migration assignments for complex global organisations 3-5 years of Enterprise Data Management assignments for complex global organisations In-depth knowledge of Data Migration processes and toolsets In-depth knowledge of Data Integration toolsets, their implementation and operation In-depth knowledge of Enterprise Data architectures and their optimisation In-depth knowledge of MS Office toolset including Excel to an Advanced level Highly numerate and data oriented with a critical eye for detail and accuracy Creative thinker, with the ability to proactively identify areas for potential improvement (process and functionality) Lead initiatives and solution enhancements Confidence and judgement to plan and accomplish goals Translate business/operational requirements into effective and efficient systems solutions Ability to manage conflicting priorities/complex workload Good communication skills Based in Milton Keynes, this role may require occasional travel to other sites including overseas Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

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

Our Digital and Data technology team are at the forefront of digital innovation. They provide best in-class solutions for our clients, helping to shape and support a data driven future for UK government. Whether it’s creating bespoke, secure software, offering programme and application support or moving an entire embassy’s servers to a Cloud platform. No matter the task, they are on hand to support. Now, you’ve got the opportunity to join them. Providing innovation to government partners. Delivering best-in-class solutions. Working at the cutting-edge of technology It all matters. Protect, secure and safeguard vital government services Being a Lead Security Architect within the Cyber Security department means you’ll be steering architecture and security decisions during a period of significant innovation and change driven by emerging cyber threats and the rise of Cloud and AI technologies. The role will have you working across diverse departments, business processes and large programmes of work – all while you identify potential security information risks associated with the acquisition, implementation and use of technologies. Keeping your focus on monitoring and mitigating risk, you’ll recommend controls, audit tests – while also providing input on the development of security policies, system development lifecycles, secure coding practices, risk assessments, governance requirements and architecture for both FCDO Services and its customers. Your leadership skills will help you thrive here. You’ll be responsible for leading, coaching and developing a team of Security Information Risk Advisors – fostering a culture that supports high performance and continuous improvement. If you encounter a security breach, you will be the first to come up with solutions rooted in prevention and learning to foster a culture of continual improvement – guiding and advising management and promoting security awareness across the organisation at every step. Use your specialist skills to improve our technological resilience You’ll bring extensive knowledge of technical and security tools and techniques – supported with an IS-related qualification at NVQ Level 6 or equivalent. You’ll also be well-versed in everything from analysing proposals, technical documentation and designs, processes and practices to identifying security information and cyber vulnerabilities and risks – owing to the experience you’ve gained through previous roles. You’re a born leader. Engaging, motivating and full of knowledge, you’ll bring your excellent interpersonal and communication skills to every task you undertake. On a personal as well as professional level, you’ll be organised, collaborative, proactive and decisive – which translates to delivering at pace and to deadline. This is an exciting and varied role where you’ll play a vital part in keeping the nation safe and secure, all while continuing to grow and develop your own expertise. Discover the support you need to grow your career further Working with us, you’ll help keep people, information, and assets safe around the world. It’s a role you can feel proud of; and we aim to make every part of your career just as rewarding. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, flexible working to support work/life balance, attractive holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It’s a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need. Want to see your future team’s work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at . Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you’re successful in your application, we’ll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. You can find out more about vetting at To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world. The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.

Project Delivery Manager Scope of the role: Manage the successful delivery of The Corp business and IT projects through the design, build, testing, acceptance, commissioning and handover lifecycle. Lead essential projects, managing the Corp IT project portfolio to share interdependencies and recommending trade-offs and phasing to manage competing resourcing and budget demands. Manage project gate reviews with the Head of IT to ensure each project has a robust business case, controls and delivery plan. Define and maintain standards for successful execution including documentation and metrics related to portfolio, programme, and project management. Manage project performance via objectives and key results (OKRs), monthly reviews with project sponsors. Initiate communication and improvement activities to ensure maximum alignment of The Corp Functions and IT priorities. Perform risk management and mitigation - evaluating data to prevent project problems and intervening to resolve issues where required. Manage staff within the project management team - coaching individuals in adopting improved project and portfolio management disciplines, fostering a supporting a hybrid/agile way of working within the team. Ensure that a complete picture of workflows and technical requirements are gathered and recorded to support the development of new or existing systems/applications Responsible for supporting the businesses in identifying their requirements and working with the Solutions Architect to evaluate proposed solutions, ensuring that they meet ABF security, technical and business requirements Responsible for creating and getting sign off for all project documentation as detailed in the Corp IT Projects Run Book Develop detailed project plans, for monitoring and tracking of project deliverables Ensure projects can be fully resourced for delivery within the established project plan Manage relationships and workstreams with the business, key stakeholders, management and 3rd party suppliers Ensure risks and issues are accurately identified and recorded Ensure project gates are managed and appropriate sign off is given before proceeding to the next stage of the lifecycle Manage the portfolio of projects allocated Ensure that projects are initiated through the established Corp IT Project methodology “Front Door” demand management process Contribute input to periodic project prioritisation exercises as requested Responsible for the provision of performance information, ensuring timely and accurate reports are provided to the necessary parties Support departments Corp IT related continuous improvement activities in relation to processes, procedures and documentation Produce and maintain financial forecasts for projects by tracking project budgets, actuals, and invoices and accounting for the cause of any variances against forecasts Experience Required: Significant overall progressive IT experience Proven experience working as a Sr. Project Manager or Programme Manager Ability to define the scope, planning, resources and deliverables of a project in order to meet customers’ expectations Ability to analyse project risks and develop mitigation strategies Ability to prioritise and delegate activities of project team Ability to mobilise and motivate a project team composed of The Corporate functions, IT and 3 Parties Ability to manage relationships with senior stakeholders, delivery and support teams at programme, project and individual level Ability to control and report on project budget and relevant project KPIs Ability to deal with and manage conflict whilst building successful business relationships across a range of stakeholder groups both internal and external to the organisation Experience of delivering a portfolio of projects to time, quality and budget Experience in delivering application, infrastructure and cloud projects ITIL / Prince 2 / APM / Agile qualified or equivalent and/or qualified by experience. MS Power BI or equivalent experience for project reporting Responsibilities Project and programme preparation of business and IT projects with Corporate senior stakeholders Lead and manage project execution of different sizes and complexity Provide leadership and management of project teams during all phases of the projects Contribute to continuous improvement of project management practices and tools Lead role in the development of the Project Management Office, dashboards and KPIs Day-to-day management and maintenance of the project delivery roadmap Lead project delivery continuous improvement forum Management and development of Project Managers, Contractors and 3 Parties The Client is based in Central London – there will be some remote working. Salary £75K - £100K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

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)

Technology Planning and Governance Manager Be responsible for the ongoing development and maintenance of the technology alignment roadmap for Corporate working closely with senior stakeholders, systems owners and 3 parties to deliver innovation. Lead day-to-day support and management of the core business Applications Portfolio lifecycle including but not limited to Finance, Legal, Property, Pensions, Treasury, HR, Business Development, Payroll and our Corporate Intranet ensuring that delivery of change is fit for purpose, of high quality, reliable and secure. Role Responsibilities Drive customer-centricity and stakeholder engagement, work closely with Corp functions to align application roadmaps with the combined Corp IT / SSC annual technology plans and dependencies. Work with senior stakeholders to build, document and map business capability to solution architecture across the Corp. Take ownership and develop a technology roadmap that meets the application requirements of the Corp to support the wider Company businesses. Evaluate the potential impacts of application workloads moving to cloud, notwithstanding the threats and opportunities for Corp functions. Shape, create and present business cases for high level initiatives, seek approval, funding and prioritisation with senior stakeholders. Understand the capital allocation requirement across the Corp functions plus the overall impact of application change on the operational expenditure budget. Align technology roadmaps and annual budget planning, use as the foundation for reporting on the state of the Corp Application portfolio. Provide technical leadership for Corp initiatives engaging across the Company where corporate applications service the wider businesses. Solve complex business problems with process and technology that cut across Corp group such as Identity and Access Management. Document and review IT standards, procedures and policies to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Liaise with internal and external audit teams. Develop and adapt innovation tools and processes to drive operational excellence within Corp IT. Establish and maintain a consistent and integrated approach to information security and data protection governance in line with audit requirements. Create alignment on how to utilise governance forums such as User Experience and Architecture to improve services delivered to Corp functions. Manage solution architects, contractors, 3 Parties and business analyst in the future. Experience Required Significant and relevant progressive IT experience Experience of being in a practical solution planning and technical architecture design role is essential e.g. SaaS, Identity and Access Management Good understanding of emerging and innovative technologies, how to shape, deliver and leverage those technologies Experience of architecture business capability mapping, data management governance, technology roadmaps and project delivery lifecycle processes. Experience of ensuring compliance between corporate business application roadmaps and IT roadmaps. Experience of working within an ITIL service management environment with strong knowledge of business systems or applications within a corporate environment. Ability to deal with and manage conflicts whilst building successful business relationships across a range of stakeholder groups both internal and external to the organisation. Proven leadership skills, setting objectives and ensuring delivery of services to target Proven contract management, supplier management, procurement, and vendor selection experience Experience of systems such as Microsoft Office 365, Dynamics 365, SAP Success Factors, Treasury Openlink Findur, CMS, BACs Payment Platforms, Microsoft Power BI, Integration/ETL, Azure Active Directory Single Sign On and other bespoke applications Experience in executing business continuity planning and IT DRP Creating solution and technical application architectures, IT standards and policies Day-to-Day management of the Application Portfolio, its currency, dependencies and risk Technical lead on major system changes and upgrades Responsible for the development and management of Solution Architects, Business Analyst and contract resources Provide support to Corporate functions and wider businesses to enable them to optimise their use of corporate applications Vendor Management and selection (RFIs / RFP support) The Client is based in Central London. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Manager - Risk Reporting with Data Analytics Wholesale Credit and Market Risk (WMR) department within HBEU measures and monitors global credit and market risks arising from lending and trading activities as well as providing credit approval for corporates, financial institution and sovereign exposures. The team is engaged in a lot of European regulatory reporting (for ex. AnaCredit) and senior management reporting and analysis deliverables that are spread across EU countries on a need basis. The aim is to bring all these tasks together as one team and deliver them in a centralized and standardized manner. Key Accountabilities: " Understand the requirements of the regulators/senior management " Create solutions basis the knowledge of Risk systems to optimize the timeliness and accuracy of results " Explain the month on month, quarter on quarter movements in the risk metrics in a business language " Manage stake holders in Regional and Group Risk functions, coupled with finance/business as required " Builds and maintains effective working relationships with IT & System owners " Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources to meet the reporting/analysis requirements " Identify valuable data sources and automate collection processes " Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets " Analyse the data sources and provide solutions in terms of results, bring out the business interpretation of the results and explore better possibilities of coming with an alternate approach as per the requirement " Collate, test and check independently sourced data and assess its robustness and fitness for purpose. " Automate the high volume processes supporting Group, Region and Site " Support ad-hoc requests in support of the business as necessary " Prepare effective material for dissemination to key business stakeholders at all levels of seniority. " Drive standardization of data ingestion processes to gain efficiency " Ensure the timeliness, accuracy and reasonableness of results produced by the process " Work with management to prioritize business and information needs " Locate and define new process improvement opportunities " Support junior team members in terms of delivering assigned tasks " Review junior team members work before releasing to the customers Requirements: " University degree and/or post graduate qualification with a relevant finance/quantitative/risk content " 8+ years of experience in related/relevant areas " Previous exposure to large projects involving technical IT considerations " Strong technical knowledge with any of these (SAS, SQL, Python, Tableau, BI Tools, Qlik Sense etc.) " Knowledge of banking wholesale credit risk " Proven ability to manage high volume data with embedded data quality procedures " Understanding of banking book financial products, macro-economics, econometrics and financial markets " Excellent communication skills with technical (the team) and non-technical (senior entity management around the globe) counterparts; being able to "translate" between the two worlds Self-starter, who can think proactively and demonstrate the ability to learn abstract concepts and to operate effectively against uncertainty and on unfamiliar ground The salary for this role will be in the range PLN 15K to PLN 20 20K per month. The position is based in Krakow P Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary in PLN or Euros.

The successful candidate will be able to possess a thorough working knowledge of Product Delivery Management lifecycle including: Engage with and influence relevant stakeholders, translating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders * Translate product requirements and features into an achievable delivery plan, considering the people, processes and technology required to deliver and predicting milestones based on forecasts; all product support documentation; and agreed junctions of maintenance necessary to manage through life support. * Actively manage risks, issues and dependencies, acting on delivery data and identifying ways to mitigate risks. * Identify ways to enhance delivery through the application and continual service improvement approach. * Facilitate and, where required, lead governance meetings and mechanisms, selecting the right stakeholders to join these discussions. * Provide regular and accurate reports to stakeholders and management as appropriate and on request manage the budget for related products and services, including forecasting spending and contributing to business cases as necessary. * Key stakeholder in the transition function where they will be responsible for delivering. * Ensuring that deliveries are correctly concluded and where necessary reviewed and lessons captured. Your experience The core skills and experience required for this role are *A good general IT Service Management background *A blend of Agile methodology expertise, strategic planning, and strong communication to lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholders, and deliver value iteratively *Driving technical execution, and fostering team collaboration to meet quality, budget, and timeline objectives *Manage and mitigate risks and resolve issues regarding release quality and schedule. *Planning and reporting. *Good knowledge of Agile/Scrum, Lean methodologies, and tools (e.g., Jira) to manage backlogs, sprint planning, and release schedules. *The ability to chair meetings *Knowledge of Remedy *Relationship building with Customers, Internal Teams and 3rd Party suppliers *Acting as the bridge between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clear, consistent communication of progress, blockers, and goals 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.