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Job Title: Portfolio Manager Location: Glascoed Salary: £55,869 dependent on skills and experiences What you'll be doing: Accountable for delivery of the projects included within their portfolio Monitoring and reporting project/programme performance for schedule, technical, financial and quality objectives Establishing and maintaining strong customer and supplier relationships, maintaining regular communications and managing expectations Providing professional Project Management across several projects Identifying and developing follow on business opportunities related to their portfolio of products Financially planning and achieving acceptable business financial objectives for orders, sales, gross margin and cash Responsibility for ensuring that accurate forward load data is derived for projects from the business toolsets Your skills and experiences: Degree-level qualification (engineering discipline preferred) or comparable experience in the engineering/manufacturing sector, with demonstrable Project Management delivery experience, ideally from a comparable industry (Defence) Formal training in Project Management (accredited by APM, PMI or PRINCE), with knowledge of scheduling and risk software tools (e.g. MS Project & Predict!), as well as experience of SAP Strong proven skills in building customer relationships and achieving high levels of customer satisfaction Experience in managing risks and opportunities to benefit the projects Experience working as a Project Manager or Project Engineer in the Manufacturing or Engineering sector is desirable Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Special Projects Team: You will be appointed to a newly established project team, assuming leadership responsibility for the delivery of individual work packages. Reporting directly to the Programme Manager, you will be accountable for ensuring the rigorous derivation and execution of the programme to achieve a robust and effective solution. Your responsibilities will include the meticulous planning of activities, providing sound and realistic completion estimates, and integrating appropriate risk mitigation measures to proactively address potential challenges. The position will be based at the BAE Systems Land UK site in Glascoed, Monmouthshire on a five-day working pattern within a hybrid-working environment with occasional travel to other customer, manufacturing and test and evaluation sites. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 5th November 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-JP1 #LI-Onsite

React Native Developer Spalding, Lincolnshire - 2 days on-site £Competitive + Hybrid Working + Development Opportunities This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced React Native Developer to join a business at an exciting time of growth. This role offers a varied and interesting position where you will have the freedom to work on bespoke mobile applications. This company is a digital transformation company specialising in bespoke software development, legacy system support, and enterprise applications for a diverse range of clients. In this varied role you will design, develop, and maintain cross-platform mobile applications using React Native, implement clean and scalable code using TypeScript and JavaScript, integrate REST APIs and native modules, while contributing to planning and code reviews, and ensure adherence to security standards using Git-based workflows and CI/CD. The ideal candidate will have previous commercial React Native experience, strong proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript and a solid awareness of secure coding standards. Experience with mobile state management, RESTful services, and Git is also required. Knowledge of front-end technologies such as HTML and CSS is beneficial. This is a fantastic opportunity for a React Native Developer looking for a role that will involve a variety of different tasks and brings the opportunity to work within a business that heavily invests in training for its staff. The Role Design and maintain cross-platform mobile applications using React Native. Implement secure and scalable code using TypeScript/JavaScript. Ensure security by adhering to mobile security standards and best practices. Use Git workflows and CI/CD in an agile environment. Integrate with third-party and custom REST APIs. The Person Previous commercial experience with React Native. Strong proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, and modern development practices. Experience with mobile state management (e.g., Redux, MobX), REST APIs, Git. Beneficial to have knowledge of HTML and CSS. Able to commute to Spalding 2 days a week Reference Number: BBBH266752 To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Tom McLaughlin at Rise Technical Recruitment This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.

Application Support with FX Options Our Client is looking to recruit an experienced Application Support Specialist FX Options to join their team in the City London. You will be providing essential support for their FX Options trading platform and ensure the smooth operation of our trading and support systems. Purpose of role: • Provide day-to-day support for our FX Options trading platform, including troubleshooting, issue resolution, and user assistance. • Collaborate with the IT team to deploy, configure, and maintain the FX Options trading applications and associated infrastructure. • Monitor system performance, identify potential issues, and implement proactive measures to ensure high availability and reliability. • Act as a primary point of contact for traders and other end users, addressing their technical queries and concerns promptly and effectively. • Investigate and diagnose software and hardware issues, escalating complex problems to senior IT staff or vendors when necessary. • Work closely with development teams to analyze and document system requirements as well as contribute to the design and implementation of enhancements or fixes. • Conduct system testing and participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure the quality and functionality of the applications. • Develop and maintain technical documentation, user guides, and support procedures. Requirements: • Proven experience in a similar role, providing application support for financial systems. • Strong knowledge of FX Options trading concepts and terminology including currency pairs, spot, forwards, options, and market conventions. • Proficiency in supporting and troubleshooting Windows applications. • Solid understanding of database concepts and SQL query language. • Strong knowledge of AWS/Azure. • Familiarity with FIX protocol and experience with FIX connectivity troubleshooting. • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced trading environment. • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical users. • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. The Client is based in the City of London. The salary for this position with be in the range £70K - £110K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Software Developer Uttoxeter, Staffordshire Hybrid (3 Days on-site) £45,000 - £55,000 + PHP Training Course + 33 Days Holiday + Generous Pension Contribution + Private Healthcare This is an excellent opportunity for a Software Developer who specialises in PHP and is looking for an autonomous working environment, where you will play a key part in the maintenance, support and development of automated software interfaces. This company are a family run expert manufacturer with global backing, that pride themselves offering a premium first in class service that is unbeatable in their industry, making it a great opportunity to further your career. In this varied role, you'll manage the maintenance, support, and development of automated software interfaces for laboratory instruments. You'll use your strong understanding of automation interfaces to develop, commission, and test new measurement methods to improve productivity and ensure accuracy. This includes developing robust test strategies and documentation, implementing industry best practices for test automation, and maintaining documentation for all in-house developed software. The ideal candidate will have strong experience developing automated software interfaces using Python and VBA, with advanced proficiency in Excel, including complex formulas and macros. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for regular interaction with team members, clients, and other stakeholders. The role will also require PHP knowledge, but a funded training course will be provided that needs to be studied and completed in your personal time. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Software Developer who is looking for an autonomous working environment and wants to play a key part within the business. The Role: Manage maintenance of automated software interfaces. Develop new measurement methods for productivity and accuracy. Create test strategies and documentation. Maintain documentation for all software. 5 Days a week onsite. The Person: Experience in Python, and VBA. Advanced Excel skills. Strong communication with Stakeholders, Clients & Team. Full PHP Training course provided. Experience within a similar role, Software Developer, Software Engineer, Automation Developer, Data Analyst. Commutable to Uttoxeter Reference Number: BBBH262232 To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Tom McLaughlin at Rise Technical Recruitment This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.

Job Title: IM&T Manager Location: Barrow in Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £57,000 + depending on experience What you'll be doing: Specific responsibilities to leading Security Production Aliance Security implementation of SbD (secure by design), nuclear security regulation, identifying and resolving issues before they impact the Programme Lead the Defence Cyber Protection Partnership (DCPP) requirements of Submarine Production Alliance and suppliers through comprehensive assurance activities. Capture, report and manage cyber security risk including delivery of mitigations Maintaining the accreditation of Submarine Production core information systems Leading and/or supporting current and future business information compliance improvement initiatives including those around information framework change projects, records management, and file plan improvements. To include classified hard-copy file/document registration and protection Be the Submarine production Alliance Subject Matter Expert/advisor on business (core and non-core) information systems Security operating Procedures (SyOps), IT Security management Plans and cyber security instructions Lead on all Submarine Production information security/cyber security education and training whilst striving to achieve and maintain first-class security culture across the business Your skills and experiences: Essential: Expert in information security policy Relevant experience in information management Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and verbal) Good analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to keep things simple and remove complexity from projects Desirable CISSP or similar IT professional qualification Membership of a professional security body Experience in Defence organisations, industry or MOD Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Submarine Production Alliance Security Team (SPA) team: As an IM&T Manager you will be joining the team of 12 security professionals in the SPA Security Team. Collectively ensuring the capability and security of relevant platforms is not compromised before entry into service. On behalf of the Senior Risk Owner, ensure that programme security risk is managed to an acceptable level with appropriate, assured, control measures, that minimise programme impact. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Job Title: Cyber Security Cloud Assurance Specialist Location: Preston or Frimley. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Circa £50,000 dependent on experience What you'll be doing: Delivering cloud assurance services to the business, Enterprise IT, IM&T Sector and Group Functions Analysis of cloud solutions, providing control recommendations (covering technical / physical / procedural / personnel) to ensure cloud solutions are compliant with internal / external standards and regulations Conducting security risk assessments, working alongside stakeholders / Cloud Service Providers to ensure identified risks are reduced to acceptable levels, advising appropriate mitigating requirements where necessary Delivering documentation to demonstrate compliance to internal and external stakeholders Assessment of and provision of control effectiveness in managing information security risk Supporting development of strategy and continual service improvement for the assurance function & business cloud adoption Your skills and experiences: Essential: Infrastructure, IT and / or IT Security experience associated with the management of cloud platforms, security risk and architectures Experience of cloud administration, security or auditing Working knowledge of Vulnerability Management, particularly in prioritisation and remediation Working knowledge of industry security standards such as; NCSC Cloud Principles, Cloud Security Alliance Desirable: Threats, risks, vulnerabilities and risk mitigations strategies and techniques, specifically for Cloud services Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Cloud Security Assurance Team: As part of the Cloud Security Assurance team, you will act as a subject matter expert in relation to cloud security, working closely with a variety of projects throughout the organisation. You will be responsible for providing security input, technical oversight, advice and assurance, to ensure cloud services utilised by the organisation are implemented and operated securely. Progressing policies and procedures, this role has great exposure across multiple business units within BAE Systems in a tight-knit team and friendly working environment. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 29th October 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-NP1 #LI-Hybrid

Data Migration Analyst Our Client is looking to recruit a seasoned Data Migration Analyst with excellent Data Analyst skills - at least 3 to 5 years experience as a Data Analyst. Provide support to the data migration Lead in the data migration of legacy data into NetSuite edERP in accordance with the project plan Review the legacy data to identify data quality issues Review non-legacy data for data quality & resolve issues Liaison with the schools throughout the data preparation stages Perform data extractions from the legacy system into Excel Review the legacy data to identify data quality issues such as; o missing mandatory fields o data not coherent & correctly cross-referenced o data not valid i.e. formatted correctly, consistent with NetSuite requirements o potential functional shortfalls of NetSuite Co-ordinate with Users to resolve issues identified with the quality of the data. Co-ordinate with Users in the preparation of other data that are not in the legacy system that is required for NetSuite, such as; o email addresses o third party payers o fees, discounts & academic calendar o pricing master header & lines o NetSuite contracts Review non-legacy data for data quality & resolve issues with users, where necessary obtaining acceptance from the project team and/or the Business. To comply with safeguarding policies, procedures and code of conduct and demonstrate a personal commitment to safeguarding and student/colleague wellbeing. Ensure that any safeguarding concerns or incidents are reported appropriately in line with policy and engage in safeguarding training when required. Must have at least 3 to 5 years experience of data analysing and/or cleansing and at least 3+ years experience of systems implementation. Have experience of extraction & cleansing of legacy data. Being involved in at least 2 major Data migration projects. Should have strong Excel user skills along with data migration ETL methodology. Must have excellent interpersonal skills. English as primary language. " T-SQL " Excel VBA " Accounting ETL Methodology The Client is based in Milton Keynes various offices across the UK. The role will based remotely at present with the need to attend the office as and when required. The rate for this role will be circa £300 to £400 per day. The duration for this contract assignment will be 6 months. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

Buyer Fordingbridge - 5 Days On-site £28,000 - £32,000 + Holiday + Pension This is an excellent opportunity for a Buyer to join a market leading business, where you will have the opportunity to deal with suppliers on an international basis and have progression opportunities. This company is a leading manufacturer of medical grade temperature-controlled storage solutions, specialising in innovative technologies for the healthcare and life sciences sectors. This role involves managing part orders and schedules via the MRP system, ensuring its accuracy for stock dates, locations, and quantities. Responsibilities include coordinating with suppliers by placing and tracking purchase orders and arranging component shipments. The position also entails assisting in supplier negotiations to optimise costs and collaborating with the sales team to provide accurate order forecasts. The ideal candidate will have prior purchasing experience within a similar role and be well experienced with utilising MRP Systems. Equally, having previous supplier negotiation skills will assist in the success of reducing outgoing expenditure on required components. Cross-divisional communication with the Sales team will be required to generate forecasted orders for suppliers, in which previous experience of writing detailed documentation will be beneficial. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Buyer to join a business at an exciting time of growth and play a key part in the day-to-day operations. The Role: MRP order and schedule management. Supplier coordination and order tracking. Cost-optimisation negotiations. Sales forecast collaboration. The Person: MRP system experience. Supplier negotiation skills. Detailed documentation experience. No Smoking or Vaping Reference Number: BBBH To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Tom McLaughlin at Rise Technical Recruitment This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Business Analyst to join our Business Analysis team! The role is key in the identification, analysis, and delivery of requirements for our service teams whilst working in an Agile way using Scrum framework. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated team player with a passion for driving change, who can use their business analysis skills and expertise to coach and mentor others. If you are interested in this role and enjoy working in a fast-paced development environment, please keep reading to find out more! Our Lead Business Analysts play a key role in the identification, analysis, and delivery of requirements for these service teams whilst working in an Agile way using Scrum framework. We would love you to be part of our team. The Lead Business Analysts report to the Head of Business Analysis and work closely with stakeholders and aligned professions including Agile Delivery Management, Product Management, User Centred Design, Project Management, Architecture and Software Development. At this level, you will: Have expert Business Analysis skills. Be required to lead and coach others to increase professionalism. Be a confident communicator, able to clearly describe complex concepts to stakeholders across the organisation. Work with aligned professional communities. Oversee senior business analysts, their role, their assignments, development and performance. Benefits Alongside your salary of £53,540, Companies House contributes £15,510 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Companies House offers a flexible and welcoming culture that promotes a healthy work life balance as well as a proactive approach to wellbeing that allows us to be our best at work. We recognise that people are the key to our success so offer a fantastic benefits package including flexible working with no core hours, 30 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 1 privilege day as well as enrolment into the Civil Service Pension scheme with a contribution rate averaging 28%. Please note: Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. Security Clearance is an essential requirement for this campaign. You'll need to have been in the UK for at least 3 out of the last 5 years to be eligible to apply for SC. You will be aligned to our Cardiff office, where you will be expected to attend on a regular basis. The BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis is an essential requirement for this role. We cannot accept alternatives or part qualifications. To find out more click Apply !

Buyer Amesbury - 5 Days On-site £28,000 - £30,000 + Holiday + Pension This is an excellent opportunity for a Buyer to join a market leading business, where you will have the opportunity to deal with suppliers on an international basis and have progression opportunities. This company is an industry leader offering a variety of electronic tools for precise measurement and data recording. They even create custom electronics for unique needs and are known for user-friendly tools, making them a go-to business for environmental monitoring. This wide range of electronic products is then supplied to many sectors, giving them a global reach. This role involves managing part orders and schedules via the MRP system, ensuring its accuracy for stock dates, locations, and quantities. Responsibilities include coordinating with suppliers by placing and tracking purchase orders and arranging component shipments. The position also entails assisting in supplier negotiations to optimise costs and collaborating with the sales team to provide accurate order forecasts. The ideal candidate will have prior purchasing experience within a similar role and be well experienced with utilising MRP Systems. Equally, having previous supplier negotiation skills will assist in the success of reducing outgoing expenditure on required components. Cross-divisional communication with the Sales team will be required to generate forecasted orders for suppliers, in which previous experience of writing detailed documentation will be beneficial. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Buyer to join a business at an exciting time of growth and play a key part in the day-to-day operations. The Role: MRP order and schedule management. Supplier coordination and order tracking. Cost-optimisation negotiations. Sales forecast collaboration. The Person: MRP system experience. Supplier negotiation skills. Detailed documentation experience. No Smoking or Vaping Reference Number: BBBH To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Tom McLaughlin at Rise Technical Recruitment This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.

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.

IT Director We offer leading-edge capability, technology and innovation to enable companies to take products into clinical trials and provide clinical, process development, manufacturing, regulatory, health economics and market access expertise. Our aim is to make the UK the most compelling and logical choice for UK and international partners to develop and commercialise these advanced therapies. Leadership of the IT group to service external and internal customers. Our Client is seeking to recruit an IT Director with exceptional credentials and expertise in setting up the planning and strategy framework for the company going forward. You will have at least 10 years expertise at a senior level. Key Accountabilities: • Working with the CFO and Operational leaders set the strategy and objectives • Select the right people, develop, and coach the team • Support internal customers through effective business partnering • Deliver IT services to customers/collaborators resident at the company locations including access/integration to Company business systems and infrastructure (communication/hardware) • Ensure security of data and systems balancing effectiveness with the need for collaboration internally and with customers • Deliver continuous improvement of services for internal and external stakeholders and Collaborators • Ensure IT Services and are delivered efficiently and effectively • Manage delivery of services within the agreed budget Required Experience: • A minimum of ten years’ experience leading IT at a senior management level • Track record of delivering results quickly • Experience in delivering IT services to customers • Work in a GMP or highly regulated environment Preferred Experience: • Experience of agile product development • Experience of Lean Six Sigma • Infrastructure delivery (networking, hardware) to customers • Experience with data science project delivery Knowledge / Skills / Competencies: • Highly motivated, pragmatic, and practical to support the mission of the Company to accelerate the development of a commercial cell and gene-based therapy industry in the UK. • High level interpersonal, communication (oral and written) skills. • Resilient, with the ability to manage multiple and varied tasks and prioritise workload within a fast-paced professional environment, with a strong attention to detail. • Flexible and pragmatic, able to learn quickly and respond flexibly to project needs and priorities. • Project ownership and pride in its delivery. • Ability to work well under pressure, to work independently and to be able to take the initiative when completing tasks. • Ambitious, collaborative, driven. • Comfortable operating autonomously once goals and objectives are set. • Able to evaluate complex situations and find solutions for them in a professional manner. • Ability to quickly establish credibility and build rapport and trust. • Proven ability to engage constructively with colleagues at all levels across different departments to deliver objectives and to respond to a wide range of customer and management needs. • Proven diplomacy skills with diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders. • High degree of motivation, problem solving skills and innovative thinking. • A good team player with a hands-on approach, and adaptable to new challenges. • A positive attitude towards learning, personal and professional development. • Keeps up to date with professional knowledge, expertise, and best practice. • Willingness to travel. • Proven coaching/mentoring ability. • Strong presentation skills. • Sincere and secure - accepts own mistakes - prioritises team over personal goals. • Driven and proactive - goes above and beyond the call of duty to achieve company results. • Astute and persuasive - leads and inspires colleagues. • Strong influencing and leadership skills. Understands influencing, stakeholder management and negotiation strategies. The Client is ideally seeking someone from a Pharmaceutical or Bio Science background and who understands how to work with the government and government funding. This position will manage 15 people within the IT team. Qualifications: Degree level qualification MBA preferred IT qualifications preferred but not essential Location and Travel: • Contracted location Stevenage • Ability to travel to Company locations The role will be based near Stevenage with hybrid working. Salary will be £110K - £130K + Benefits Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

IT Director We offer leading-edge capability, technology and innovation to enable companies to take products into clinical trials and provide clinical, process development, manufacturing, regulatory, health economics and market access expertise. Our aim is to make the UK the most compelling and logical choice for UK and international partners to develop and commercialise these advanced therapies. Leadership of the IT group to service external and internal customers. Our Client is seeking to recruit an IT Director with exceptional credentials and expertise in setting up the planning and strategy framework for the company going forward. You will have at least 10 years expertise at a senior level. Key Accountabilities: • Working with the CFO and Operational leaders set the strategy and objectives • Select the right people, develop, and coach the team • Support internal customers through effective business partnering • Deliver IT services to customers/collaborators resident at the company locations including access/integration to Company business systems and infrastructure (communication/hardware) • Ensure security of data and systems balancing effectiveness with the need for collaboration internally and with customers • Deliver continuous improvement of services for internal and external stakeholders and Collaborators • Ensure IT Services and are delivered efficiently and effectively • Manage delivery of services within the agreed budget Required Experience: • A minimum of ten years’ experience leading IT at a senior management level • Track record of delivering results quickly • Experience in delivering IT services to customers • Work in a GMP or highly regulated environment Preferred Experience: • Experience of agile product development • Experience of Lean Six Sigma • Infrastructure delivery (networking, hardware) to customers • Experience with data science project delivery Knowledge / Skills / Competencies: • Highly motivated, pragmatic, and practical to support the mission of the Company to accelerate the development of a commercial cell and gene-based therapy industry in the UK. • High level interpersonal, communication (oral and written) skills. • Resilient, with the ability to manage multiple and varied tasks and prioritise workload within a fast-paced professional environment, with a strong attention to detail. • Flexible and pragmatic, able to learn quickly and respond flexibly to project needs and priorities. • Project ownership and pride in its delivery. • Ability to work well under pressure, to work independently and to be able to take the initiative when completing tasks. • Ambitious, collaborative, driven. • Comfortable operating autonomously once goals and objectives are set. • Able to evaluate complex situations and find solutions for them in a professional manner. • Ability to quickly establish credibility and build rapport and trust. • Proven ability to engage constructively with colleagues at all levels across different departments to deliver objectives and to respond to a wide range of customer and management needs. • Proven diplomacy skills with diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders. • High degree of motivation, problem solving skills and innovative thinking. • A good team player with a hands-on approach, and adaptable to new challenges. • A positive attitude towards learning, personal and professional development. • Keeps up to date with professional knowledge, expertise, and best practice. • Willingness to travel. • Proven coaching/mentoring ability. • Strong presentation skills. • Sincere and secure - accepts own mistakes - prioritises team over personal goals. • Driven and proactive - goes above and beyond the call of duty to achieve company results. • Astute and persuasive - leads and inspires colleagues. • Strong influencing and leadership skills. Understands influencing, stakeholder management and negotiation strategies. The Client is ideally seeking someone from a Pharmaceutical or Bio Science background and who understands how to work with the government and government funding. This position will manage 15 people within the IT team. Qualifications: Degree level qualification MBA preferred IT qualifications preferred but not essential Location and Travel: • Contracted location Stevenage • Ability to travel to Company locations The role will be based near Stevenage with hybrid working. The rate will be competitive - circa £1000 per day. This will be a 12 month contract assignment. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your rate and availability.

Role: Service Architect Location : Full time on site in Basingstoke Clearance required: DV level Your role will involve: *Responsibility of the service design for low, medium or high value / complexity deliveries into live service:- *Understand the customer's user base and IT operational structure; *Development of detailed end-to-end service designs:- *Develop and contribute towards the contractual obligations (SLAs and KPIs) and additionally any underpinning contracts; *Impact Assessment (IA) of current operating and governance models against scope of work; *Identification of transition operating model where required; *Design of future operating and governance models; *Define, agree and implement pricing for service catalogue; *Identify test requirements to feed into overall test plan; *Identify and develop on-going support requirements; *Development and progression of the operational support requirements and service acceptance criteria. *Responsible for the revision of the run cost elements of the cost model where required; *Identification and management of service management RAID items including exclusions, constraints and single points of failures (SPOFs); *Identification and input into general RAID items including exclusions, constraints and single points of failures (SPOFs); *Definition of early life support requirements; *Specification and delivery of SA artefacts. *Process and service tooling design and integration requirements:- *IA of existing processes against client's process requirements; *Creation of processes and associated artefacts. *Writing service documentation as required by the delivery teams for use by operations; *Able to facilitate service readiness activities, to ensure a smooth transition; *Responsibility and oversight of staff implementing service related artefacts; *Work in conjunction with the overall solution owner; ability to influence the overall solution design that ensures service stability and efficiency. equired Skills: *Detailed knowledge of service management concepts and techniques; *A strong operational understanding of service supply chains; *Experience of service operating model design for major IT systems; *The ability to write coherent, concise, and readable technical service documentation; *Experience of working to tight timescales within a high energy team environment; *Ability to lead both virtual and co-located teams; *Ability to influence senior stakeholders both internally and externally with varying objectives. *Service Management qualifications would be expected e.g. ITIL, ISO20000 and IT4IT. 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 18 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.

Project Manager Software / Hardware (Hybrid -2 days per week onsite , Tuesdays & Thursdays ) Very Competitive Salary + 32 Days Holiday + Bonus + Share Incentive Plan + Healthcare Scheme + Income Protection + Life Assurance + Flexible Working Hours + 5% Pension Excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join a growing and innovative R&D organisation, renowned for its supportive culture and investment in cutting-edge product development. This company is a well-established, international technology specialist developing advanced test and measurement solutions used by telecoms and network operators across the globe. With continued growth in product portfolio and capability, this is an ideal time to join and make a real impact on the future success of the business. In this role you will lead multi-disciplinary Engineering teams in the delivery of next-generation hardware and software solutions. You will be responsible for planning, budgeting and executing product development projects, working closely with Product Management to shape the roadmap and reporting progress to senior stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager to influence product direction and help shape the next generation of innovative solutions. The Role: Lead Electronics, Mechanical and Software Engineering teams through the product development lifecycle Plan, budget and manage complex new product introduction projects Work closely with Product Management to define and refine product requirements and roadmap Provide leadership, direction and support to Engineers, including line management responsibilities The Person: Degree in Electronics, Software Engineering or related subject Strong project management experience delivering combined hardware and software products Proven ability to organise, prioritise and deliver in a dynamic environment Demonstrates a pragmatic and commercially aware approach to decision making Reference Number: BBBH - 264173 To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Rise Technical Recruitment. This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.

Our client is looking for a VMware Specialist requiring 1-2 days per week onsite in London and occasional travel to Edinburgh with the remaining days of the week to be performed remotely. This would be an initial 10 week contract with potential of extending this to 6 months. The role has been deemed Inside IR35. Responsibilities * Discovery and analysis: Lead workshops, collect configuration and operational data, validate dependencies and constraints, and confirm application criticality and SLAs. * Architecture and planning: Define target reference architectures for VCF 9.0, Dynamic Nodes, and SRDF; establish migration waves, testing, and rollback plans. * Readiness reporting: Deliver an executive summary, detailed findings, gap analysis, remediation actions, risk register, and timelines. * Migration strategy: Select appropriate tooling and methods; author detailed runbooks with cutover steps, validation checks, and acceptance criteria. * Stakeholder engagement: Align with infra, network, storage, security, and application owners; coordinate change approvals and communication plans. * Governance and documentation: Produce HLD/LLD, BOMs, standards, and operational handover materials; ensure traceability and version control. * Required skills and experience * Deep VMware expertise: vSphere/ESXi, VCF (SDDC Manager), NSX, vSAN and/or external storage integrations, Lifecycle Manager, and federation/DR constructs. * Converged/hyperconverged infrastructure: Hands-on experience with VxBlock architectures and migration to Dynamic Nodes (compute-only with external storage), including network/storage connectivity and operations. * Replication technologies: Practical expertise with RP4VM (protection groups, journals, failover) and SRDF (SRDF/S and SRDF/A design, device grouping, performance and consistency), plus cutover strategy development. * Assessment and readiness: Proven track record delivering readiness assessments, gap analyses, remediation roadmaps, and risk/issue management for large estates. * Runbook creation and execution planning: Ability to author precise runbooks, acceptance tests, rollback steps, and coordinate wave-based migrations. * Networking and security: Solid understanding of VLANs/VXLAN, routing, segmentation, firewalling, certificates, and secure operations in VMware environments. * Automation and tooling: Familiarity with host configuration automation, API/CLI toolchains, lifecycle management workflows, and observability/monitoring. * Communication: Clear, concise written and verbal communication; strong stakeholder management and executive reporting skills. Certifications (preferred) * VMware: VCP-DCV required; VCAP-DCV/VCIX/VCDX preferred. * Dell/EMC: Dell Proven Professional (storage and data center tracks) desirable. * ITIL: Foundation or higher for change and release processes. * Tools and technologies * VMware Cloud Foundation, vSphere/ESXi, NSX, vSAN. * Dell platforms commonly found in VxBlock (compute, networking, storage arrays). * SRDF management on enterprise arrays; RP4VM administration. * LCM tooling (SDDC Manager, vLCM), configuration/observability tools, and documentation platforms. Deliverables: VCF 9.0 readiness report, VxBlock-to-Dynamic Nodes migration strategy and runbooks, RP4VM-to-SRDF migration strategy and runbooks, HLD/LLD, BOM, and risk register. KPIs and success criteria * Completion of assessments and delivery of signed-off reports and strategies within agreed timelines. * Clear, actionable remediation roadmap for VCF 9.0 readiness with prioritized tasks and effort. * Migration strategy that minimizes downtime, meets RPO/RTO targets, and includes validated rollback procedures. * Stakeholder sign-off on HLD/LLD, runbooks, and acceptance criteria; readiness for execution phase. Security and compliance * Adhere to customer change control, data handling, and security policies. * Ensure designs meet compliance requirements and align with best practices for encryption, access control, and logging. * Experience in similar role. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Proactive, self-starter and ability to work within deadlines. * Attention to detail. Preferred Skills * Experience working in finance or banking industry. * Experience working on a complex storage migration programme. 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.