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Release and Deployment Manager Target Start Date: ASAP Target End Date: Sept 2026 Recruitment Type: Contractor Rate: £400 per day , Inside IR35 Location of role (on site Corsham, Wiltshire) Clearance Required: SC , opportunity for DV Sponsor Job Description Service Delivery Associate - Release and Deployment Manager Your role will involve: As part of the programme we are seeking an experienced Release and Deployment Manager to be on site to ensure a fully delivered End to End release management strategy and offering. -The successful candidate will be able to possess a thorough working knowledge of the Release Management lifecycle including: 1. scheduling and coordinating releases across the account for multiple applications 2.implementing and managing the release process from development to testing then finally to the production environments 3 Communicate the project-related tasks such as plans, timelines, requirements, etc. between different teams.. -The successful candidate will need to be able to immerse themselves with the customer and track all releases along with the reporting of any non-conformance. - The successful candidate will possess excellent customer service skills along with negotiation skills. - There will be the day to day management of tickets and work orders, direct user engagement - It will be your working knowledge of the Change and Release Management process which will help influence and adapt how it processes tickets. - You will be reporting into the Service Delivery Manager based on site and working with him to deliver first class service. skills and experience: *A good general IT Service Management background *A thorough understanding of Change Management and Release Management processes and best practice procedures *Scheduling, managing and coordinating releases across multiple applications within the account across different teams and projects *Manage and mitigate risks and resolve issues regarding release quality and schedule *Planning and reporting *Monitoring the release process and collecting feedback from the different teams as well as customers for review *The ability to chair meetings *Knowledge of Remedy *Relationship building with Customers, Internal Teams and 3rd Party suppliers Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

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.

SC cleared servicenow PM to focus on a on prem SNOW implementation Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Your responsibilities will include: Supporting the DKIM information and records management function by monitoring, maintaining and developing the CO Information Management and Standards Framework. Working with and supporting CO Information Management Leads (IMLs) and Library Managers (LM) – to include undertaking regular 1-2-1 reviews and implementation of action plans, and monitoring and maintaining CO IM policy. Management of the compliance monitoring and reporting system, ensuring data collection and analysis takes place in a timely fashion, and working with the Head of Unit on interventions within business units to maintain compliance across the departments. Library and AO-Docs management. Delivery of IM training. IM business support including managing the team shared mailbox and DKIM One Stop Shop system. Providing IM business support to CO – including advising on records management, spring cleans, local procedure documents, and library management. Provide ad hoc support to the SEO and G7. Reviewing and updating IM guidance / policy. Curious about Government Digital and Data? Dive into the Candidate Pack to learn more. ( )

Senior Programme Manager Needed! I am currently supporting an insurance client of mine who are looking to bring on a senior programme manager on an initial 12 month contract with scope extension sitting inside IR35 paying up £830 per day via an umbrella company. You will be required to go into the London office 2 days a week. Experience within general insurance or speciality insurance would be a nice to have. You will be responsible for: Managing and Leading the Cutover Framework and Process for onboardings. Preforming checkpoints with Programme and Project Managers highlighting areas of focus to ensure delivery Go-Live dates are maintained Apply a cutover-focused reporting lens, tracking launch risk readiness & decisions in build up to cutover Monitor and report on progress against the cutover plan and launch risk readiness Maintain a standard launch risk readiness checklist, monitor & communicate readiness via dashboards Develop detailed cutover plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource requirements. Essential Skills: Experience leading Infrastructure & Operations projects, with good oversight of Technologies across the Networks, Workplace and Data Centres disciplines. Previous experience of leading Integration (M&A) projects, understanding the change and cultural challenges Previously managed global projects involving company wide rollouts to end users Proficiency in project management methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches. If this role is of potential interest please apply with an updated version of your c and I'll endeavour to get back to you if suitable. Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Huxley, please visit Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

Cyber Security Manager Our Client to be secured and protected from increased cyber threats and compliant to industry standards. This role covers information protection, including data loss protection and data classification, and threat protection, including security information and event management (SIEM), user and entity behaviour analytics (UEBA), point products like anti-virus (AV) and intrusion detection system/intrusion prevention system (IDS/IPS) and penetration testing. The Service Delivery team consists of approximately 20 staff who support and operate the Company’s services and there is an opportunity in that team for a Cyber Security Manager to oversee and govern all security services. Reporting Lines This role reports to Head of Service Delivery Main Accountabilities Technical leadership for all security solutions, including all the 3rd party managed services Maintain the overall security of Company’s network, systems, and data Monitor security access and manage IDS/IPS configurations Establishing and implementing security 'best-practice' standards as well as departmental policies and procedures Responsible for Security scanning and the efficient remediation of vulnerabilities Responsible for analysing all security incidents to determine root cause Determine, recommend, and implement upgrade security measures and controls Delivery security responses for customer and client compliance requirements Developing and managing security plans with vendors Audit activities of administrators and conduct Security awareness training Requirements Demonstrable skills and capability in Security leadership and 3rd party management experience CISSP certification preferred. Compliance knowledge required in ISO27001, PCI and GDPR. Possibly a certified ethical hacker Knowledge of Security technologies is essential, such as network appliances, firewall administration, AD, IAM, PAM, SIEM, UEBA, AV, IDS/IPS and MDM solutions Understanding of common frameworks, such as ITIL or LEAN is preferred Good exposure of user environment management, including desktops/laptops, profile management, access control methodologies Must be very proactive in understanding and staying up to date with current security technologies and industry technology trends The job/Client is located at our head office in Paddington, London with hybrid working The Client holds a Licence to Sponsor (grade A) and will always consider sponsoring employees if needed We welcome applications from Ukrainian Refugees The salary for this position is circa £70K - £80K plus Benefits. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary.

Student Community Manager Higher education This is a new and exclusive opportunity for a community manager to join my thriving higher education business as they grow their team. Your role will be focused on managing the student community- both current active students and alumni which is a community of 500,000 students As the community manager, you will have a very key role to bring together an amazing community, a mix of current students, alumni, online members of the digital business, and others, to create a space where all the communities can interact together through a mix of online events and live in person sessions Role details Title: community manager Role details: Permanent role, salary £30-40,000 Location: full remote role with travel as required to live events Role requirements: experience in working with student community, and running live events We are looking for community manager who has experience of growing a community on a platform. Ideally this could involves students, and alumni and online members, but the most important thing is that you love connecting people, being visual in your community, and talking to people every day This role will be shortlisting next week, so for more information, please do send through a CV and this will be reviewed- good luck! To find out more about Huxley, please visit Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

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.

At CGI, we lead secure, business-critical programmes that transform the UK’s most vital sectors. As a Delivery Manager, you will take ownership of complex Agile initiatives, orchestrating multidisciplinary teams to deliver measurable outcomes that drive client success. We empower our professionals to shape delivery strategy, foster high-performing cultures, and build trusted partnerships that create lasting impact. Working within a collaborative, supportive environment, you will have the freedom to innovate, strengthen governance, and continuously improve how we deliver value — playing a key role in shaping the future of digital transformation across government and industry. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. This is a hybrid position to be based in Newcastle

Your responsibilities will include: Machinery of Government (MOG) data transfers: Represent the DKIM function on MOG transfers: to include attending meetings, drafting progress reports and liaising with key stakeholders when facilitating information / data transfer processes. Review of IM policies and guidance. Lead on DKIM communication to ensure alignment of comms in the DKIM and Corporate Services comms. Curious about Government Digital and Data? Dive into the Candidate Pack to learn more.

Project Manager with Digital Banking Operations and Artificial Intelligence AI We are seeking a Project Manager with Digital Banking Operations and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Projects experience to join our Client a bank based in Central London. This is a full-time role located in London, with flexibility for some remote work. As an AI project manager, you be responsible for overseeing and managing the implementation of AI projects within our digital banking operations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project goals, develop project plans, allocate resources, track progress, and ensure timely and successful delivery of projects. Experience and Qualifications Previous experience in project management, preferably within the banking or financial services industry Strong understanding of digital banking operations and Artificial Intelligence AI technologies Proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities Knowledge of agile project management methodologies Experience with data analysis and reporting Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work well under pressure Project management certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Areas to Consider 1. Customer Service Enhancement Chatbots and Virtual Assistants : Deploy AI-driven chatbots to handle routine inquiries, provide 24/7 support, and reduce wait times. Sentiment Analysis : Use AI to analyze customer feedback and sentiment from various channels to improve services. 2. Fraud Detection and Prevention Real-Time Monitoring : Implement AI algorithms to detect and flag unusual transactions in real-time. Predictive Analytics : Use machine learning models to predict potential fraud based on historical data and behavioural patterns. 3. Loan Processing Automation Credit Scoring : AI can evaluate creditworthiness more accurately by analyzing a wider range of data points. Document Verification : Automate the verification of documents submitted for loan applications, speeding up the approval process. 4. Personalized Banking Services Customer Insights : Leverage AI to gain insights into customer behaviour and preferences, allowing for personalized product recommendations. Marketing Campaigns : Use AI to target customers with tailored marketing campaigns based on their transaction history and preferences. 5. Risk Management Risk Assessment : AI can analyze market trends and economic indicators to provide early warnings about potential risks. Compliance Monitoring : Automate compliance checks and monitoring to ensure adherence to regulations and reduce the risk of non-compliance penalties. 6. Operational Efficiency Process Automation : Use robotic process automation (RPA) to handle repetitive tasks such as data entry, account reconciliation, and report generation. Workflow Optimization : AI can optimize workflows by identifying bottlenecks and suggesting improvements. Implementation Strategy Assessment : Evaluate the current state of digital banking operations and identify areas where AI can add value. Pilot Projects : Start with pilot projects to test AI applications in a controlled environment. Scalability : Ensure that AI solutions are scalable and can handle increasing volumes of data and transactions. Employee Training : Train staff on AI tools and their applications to ensure seamless integration. Continuous Improvement : Regularly update AI models and algorithms based on new data and evolving business needs. Challenges and Considerations Data Quality : Ensure high-quality data for accurate AI predictions and analysis. Regulatory Compliance : Stay compliant with financial regulations while implementing AI solutions. Customer Trust : Maintain transparency in AI-driven decisions to build and maintain customer trust. Integration : Seamlessly integrate AI with existing banking systems and processes. The main emphasis of this position to is harness the data from a variety of data tables at the bank and collate a Data Lake from which to extract a variety of AI reports to increase the banks customer strategy. By strategically implementing AI in these areas, a Digital Banking Operations Manager can greatly improve the efficiency, security, and customer satisfaction in digital banking operations. The position will be hybrid 3 days a week in the office. The salary is negotiable depending on experience but probably in the range £80K - £120K plus benefits. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

The Service Desk Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of the Service Desk ensuring users and business teams receive the support they require whilst delivering an outstanding level of customer service and user satisfaction. The Service Desk Manager role is part of the Service Desk and reports to the Senior Infrastructure Ops Engineer, they have line management responsibility of the Service Desk Analysts. Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to: Instil a customer service culture of service excellence ensuring customer service levels and satisfaction are achieved. Ensure the team create and leverage knowledge and collaboration to derive increased efficiency and effectiveness. Responsible for ensuring Incidents and Requests are handled within SLA, and any escalations are handled and assigned to the appropriate team. Responsible for ensuring that Interactions are handled and updated with clear details. Responsible for ensuring that all Chats, Phone calls are actioned within SLA. Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public. For further information on the role, please read the role profile which 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.

Technical Project Manager – Bank – Central of London As the Technical Project Manager, you play an integral role in a high performing team to deliver technical projects on time, to budget and that achieve both the project objectives and increase internal customer satisfaction. This is a hybrid role where you apply your technical expertise in either software development or IT infrastructure projects. At times, you might need to chip in on business requirement scoping and technical delivery to get the project across the line. You leverage your project management expertise and adept communication skills to lead the end-to-end project lifecycle and by doing so, you directly shape the success of IT projects, and therefore our business. Key Responsibilities: Maintaining high performance levels for service-related processes, and implementing improvement activities wherever necessary Taking ownership of critical risks and issues, coordinating resolution with all appropriate constituents, and establishing effective communication between stakeholders Developing a deep understanding of projects to gain insights into the scope of service delivery Manage metrics reporting and analysis of business demand against capacity constraints Manage the development and delivery of IT products utilizing Scrum and Kanban methodologies Focus on the constant improvement of quality, speed and ensuring the team learns and gets better each sprint. Collaborate with Architecture, Engineering, and security teams to comply with established policies and procedures and verifies that deliverables meet requirements Provide communication and escalation to IT and business area management on critical issues Foster and maintain good working relationships with business area representatives to remain in sync on direction and future delivery requests Key Requirements: Comfortable capturing and challenging briefs to ensure we are delivering the most worthwhile solutions Experience of leading, energising and mentoring project members Experience in IT project delivery including managing all project phases from analysis, design, build, testing, implementation and hand over to BAU teams. Ability to work to tight deadlines and work calmly under pressure A high level of organisation and demonstrated skills to manage a team’s capacity Comfortable multitasking and prioritising several tasks at once Hard-working with an outgoing and positive nature Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Technical skillsets within IT Infrastructure and Development will be mandatory Technologies: Microsoft based environment including – MS SQL, Exchange, Active Directory, IIS, Symantec, Citrix Network – Cisco, Palo Alto, ForcePoint, Symantec Email Security Programming Language – T-SQL, VB.net, C#, PowerShell, ASP The Client is a bank based in Mayfair London. The salary for this position will be circa £60K - £75K. This is a 12 month FTC position. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

* EPCI Bid Support for Indonesian Project. * Providing inputs to the Project Execution Strategy * Support the development of ITB and supporting documentation * Support bid evaluations and clarifications * Development of the construction execution plan for EPC Phase * Providing input in the development of the project schedule * Conduct site and yard visits (Asia) * The position may also require frequent visits to Jakarta Engineering home office * Review site plans for execution phases of the project * Participate in project constructability workshop(s) * Participate in project risk and Lessons Learnt reviews * Provide construction input to the various engineering disciplines * Previous EPC and FEED LNG experience in a similar role is essential. * Min 20 years experience. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

The role holder will proactively and effectively manage accurate financial records and processes and budget alignment activities working to strict accounting deadlines, support the management of spend approvals and pipeline planning. The role is vital in ensuring the services we run are maintained and contracts are in place to support our infrastructure services. Main duties include: Work with the Budget Holders to ensure effective financial accounting and control of the IT Operations, IT Service Management and IT Supplier and Contract management Practice Business As Usual (BAU) and Fixed Asset (FA) budgets, aiming to keep within the tolerance allowed Manage the regular monthly, quarterly and year-end processes, including reconciling the transaction reports, accruals and prepayment files with the IT Operations Practice, IT Supplier & Contract Management Practice and IT Service Management Practice Monitoring and Forecasting documentation. Maintain accurate monitoring and forecasting records, collating new and committed spend, explaining variances, identifying trends and tracking change Respond to both routine and ad-hoc requests for information from DDaT Finance Business Partner for the Technology Management Board (TMB) and Finance and Business Services (FABS), and complete variance and other returns, in a timely manner. Support the management of expenditure planning for spending reviews and business planning cycles, researching and preparing accurate information within the deadlines set. Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS and Azure), their pricing models and FinOps Referral point for requisitions, purchasing, receipting and invoice queries including correct coding of expenditure and treatment of VAT for IT Operations Practice, IT Supplier & Contract Management Practice and IT Service Management Practice, providing guidance when required to Projects and Programmes regarding wider DDaT purchasing queries. This may require engagement with suppliers. Work with technical and supplier and contract management teams to ensure contract renewals are managed on time and within budget Pipeline plan financial expenditure and ensure it is aligned with technical roadmaps, to deliver service continuity. Contribute to financial, technical and commercial discussions and liaise with customers, IT partners and suppliers. Act as a role model and leader within the IT Operations Practice and associated areas. Leading and guidance given to junior members of staff. Share knowledge and experience with others, in line with the continuous improvement agenda and to help build capability within the IT Operations Practice Understand the asset lifecycle, including depreciation. Ensure a customer focused approach to financial management HMLR expect everyone to spend at least 60% of their working time in the office. Please note you will be required to work a minimum of 30 hours per week in this post. This role may involve occasional travel which may include stays away from home. The role may require occasional planned out of hours working to deal with IT changes and maintenance.

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)