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A Lead Technical Architect (Solutions) leads at the highest level and is responsible for making sure the strategy is agreed and followed. At this role level, you will: Network and communicate with senior stakeholders across organisations. Proactively seek opportunities for digital transformation. Support multiple teams, finding and using best practice and emerging technologies. Inspire other architects and help them understand how to deliver the goals of the organisation. Be responsible for governance, solving complex and high risk issues or delivering architecture design. Provide mentoring within teams. Provide leadership to other architects and other technical resource.

Job Title: HR Advisor Location: Portsmouth Naval Base (Part-time, 20 hours onsite across 3 office days) Salary: Up to £50,000 (FTE) dependent on skills and experience What you'll be doing: Advises and acts as a point of contact for employees and/or HR on their respective field Manages and resolves queries Reports into the Senior or non-senior HR Lead or Partner First port of call for a number of aspects in the organisation Ensures queries are dealt with promptly and reliably Provides operational advice on a range of people issues Assists with monitoring key metrics and using HR information systems to input and compile data Operates in a manufacturing, unionised, project-based organisation Influences and coaches others in line with business priorities Works closely with Senior, non-senior Leads/Partners and Associates; Professional with a comprehensive knowledge of People processes and procedures and the Company Your skills and experiences: Proven expertise in employee relations case management, including processes and procedures CIPD qualified or actively working towards accreditation Skilled in stakeholder engagement and building strong professional relationships Proficient in Microsoft Office with solid overall digital literacy Good organisational abilities paired with clear and effective communication skills 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 Warship Support HR Team: The People function fosters a genuine partnership with the business, boasting a well-recognised high-level reputation for its capability within the function and the broader business community. Operating within a dynamic and fast-paced environment, there is abundant variety and opportunities to actively participate in building the capability of our leaders. This is a customer facing role, with a real focus on supporting the business in employee relations matters and fostering collaboration across the business and people function. 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 25th December 2025

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.

Required: Infrastructure Architect Duration: 6 Months+ Location: full time on site in Basingstoke Clearance Level: DV Level Your Role We are looking for a Infrastructure Architect to work as part of a multi skilled agile team, including security, service and management where teamwork is paramount. Your role will involve: * Reporting into the CTO Lead Architect for the customer, the post holder will own all aspects of the delivery of technical proposals, ensuring they are aligned to the client's vision. * The role will require the ability to interact and work well with multiple areas of the business as well as senior customer stakeholders, ensuring collaboration and closer working across the delivery lifecycle and will include the managing of 3rd parties and requests for change ensuring there is no impact upon the overall architectural solution. Your experience * Client facing skills at a senior level with the ability to communicate ideas and thoughts to senior executives * Extensive knowledge of the design and implementation of secure, highly resilient, large-scale infrastructures * Experience of working directly with customers to define and elaborate infrastructure requirements. * Experience of deploying production implementations with successful project completion and service transition * Experience of designing Infrastructure solutions to be compliant with security standards * Experience in the development and delivery of software using Agile Methodologies * Knowledge of Microsoft Windows systems administration within an enterprise environment - delivery of configuration change via GPO, Registry, Filesystem, Powershell cmdlets or, WMI, as well as Windows Update and patching mechanisms, including Windows Installer. 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.

Job title: Application Support Associate Location: Warton - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role What you'll be doing: Provide application administration support, including user account creation, password resets, access changes, and audit-related tasks across multiple business-critical systems Manage service operations by triaging, assigning, and tracking incidents and service requests, working closely with resolver teams and escalating issues when required Monitor application performance and service health, produce regular reports, support change and release activities, and contribute to ongoing service improvements Work within a structured IT Service Management (ITSM) framework, collaborating with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders to maintain stable applications and meet regulatory and compliance standards Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation, including support guides, configuration records, and issue logs Your skills and experiences: Essential: Ability to provide technical, application, or operational support within an IT or business environment. Familiarity with ticketing systems (e.g., Jira, ServiceNow) and documentation tools (e.g., Confluence, SharePoint). Awareness of ITIL Concepts and ticket lifecycle management Desirable: Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with users, developers, and senior teams. 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 Application Support Team: Be part of a dynamic, close-knit team where your contribution truly makes an impact! This is an exciting opportunity to work with both internal and external stakeholders, including the Ministry of Defence and global partners, collaborating across time zones on high-profile projects. You'll receive full support, structured training, and access to professional qualifications to grow your skills and accelerate your career. With real opportunities for progression and the chance to shape meaningful outcomes, this role offers the perfect blend of challenge, development, and teamwork in a vibrant, supportive 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: 23rd December 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.

UX Researcher 12 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid - Remote/2 days p/w onsite in Manchester Rate: Up to £400 p/d - (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a UX Researcher to join the team. The User Experience Researcher will be primarily responsible for management of the research team. Implementation and management of research processes. Overseeing and assigning appropriate workloads (sprint planning) and ensuring the team is working efficiently and in line with the SME priorities. Providing roadmaps and timelines of completion for project work with strategic insight. Supervision and collaboration on; designing, conducting, analysing, and reporting on user-centered design research and usability testing for the channels, including identification of user needs and goals, task and workflow modeling, ethnography and persona development as well as rapid iterative usability testing, and more formal, in-depth testing. A successful Senior User Experience Researcher must be able to mentor and manage a team of UX professionals and work without supervision on multiple concurrent projects. Key Responsibilities: As a UX Researcher you will be accountable for: ? Managing the UX research team and assume responsibility for outputs/deliverables ? Working alongside the Digital Performance & Optimisation Lead to define, implement and champion user centered design strategy and processes ? Ownership of the SME Customer Research Panel - recruitment, engagement and controls ? Designing and conducting usability research both online and in the field and provide recommendations for improvement ? Serve as a member of a team that acts as a 'repository' of research-based usability knowledge ? Work with project Stakeholders and team members to test business requirements using the most appropriate method ? Lead, develop and motivate the UX Research Team ? Determine user needs by conducting in-depth analysis across a range of research practices ? Work with Designers & Content Designers to test proposed look & feel initiatives, working together to develop the most appropriate solution for customers ? Manage and develop other researchers to assure and improve research practice ? Lead moderated user testing and workshops. ? Observe UX Team conducting user testing and workshops to ensure done in a complaint and effective way, providing feedback as appropriate ? Promote user centered design principles and best practice across Digital, SME and the Bank - developing a culture of research first ? Conduct in-house research to test new product and concept developments (including user requirements gathering and early stage concept and prototype testing, and other approaches to ensure the user need is fully understood in the service design) ? Consumer Duty - Maintain knowledge of and adherence to all relevant regulatory requirements Key Skills & Experience: ? Team member management ? Usability moderating (all types, particularly one-on-one) ? Experimental design ? Test method selection ? Statistical/qualitative/quantitative analysis ? Presentations (verbal and written) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: ? Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and oral ? Excellent relationship skills - able to operate effectively with internal stakeholders and with external suppliers and partners ? Proven experience of mentorship and management skills ? Proven experience of effective time management of self and others ? Ability to impact assess workload and manage delivery expectations and deadlines appropriately ? Choose appropriate methods and advise on application of research methods to assure best practice ? High level of customer focus and understanding of customer needs ? Experienced in usability test moderating (all types, particularly one-on-one) ? Participant recruiting/screener creation ? Proven experience of managing, executing and analysing usability test sessions ? Proven experience of working in an agile development environment with User Experience teams, designers and developers to create new digital products and services ? Demonstrable ability to take initiative and seek out opportunities to innovate and create effective change ? Precise and high attention to detail ? Be passionate about uses of information architecture/usability/accessibility. ? Experience within a research and digital environment. ? Uses strategic insight and aligns user research activities to inform decision making and action. This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is 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.

Head of IT Infrastructure - City of London Our Client is looking to recruit a Head of IT Infrastructure with at least 7 to 10 years solid hands-on expertise to run the IT Infrastructure at this City based bank. Must be someone has been through the cycle from 1st to 3rd line support and subsequently moved in to project management or Head of IT Infrastructure. You will be involved with project planning and delivering upgrades to hardware and software and decisions with senior management. You must therefore be able work at all levels and understand the full project life-cycle. Must have experience of the following as a minimum: Active Directory and SCCM server management. Disaster Recovery Swift Messaging Windows Server EMC SAN Ability to communicate effectively at all levels. You will be working in a small team. Any experience from the banking World would be handy. The role will be based in the City of London. The salary for this position will be in the range £70K - £90K plus benefits. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

C# .net Software Engineer Our Client is looking to recruit a Software Engineer with solid 5 plus years of developing and working C# .net in an Agile environment. Essential skills and characteristics: • Senior-level knowledge of C# and .NET Core (5+years) • Experienced with ASP.NET (Web API) • Knowledge of OOP, SOLID principles, clean code • Knowledge of using unit tests and familiarity TDD approach • Knowledge of Git • Experience in coding and debugging in Visual Studio • Ability to work in an Agile environment • Strong communication skills • Self-driven; Being able to work independently • Self-organized • Self-efficient • Strong teamworking skills Good-to-have skills and characteristics: • Open XML SDK for office • Dev Ops skills • Experience with docker • Snowflake • SQL • Python • Basic frontend dev (HTML, CSS, JS). Other skills: • Work in a highly collaborative environment with cross-functional teams on projects ranging from a few months to a few quarters in length • Clearly and concisely communicate highly technical challenges and solutions to stakeholders and non-technical team members • Maintain high standard of quality as you creatively and strategically problem solve throughout the product delivery process • Be able to effectively communicate your work with both technical and non-technical peers • Build solid back-end architectures that integrate easily with other systems and technologies • Understand design patterns and write reusable, modular code • Have a superior attention to detail and a strong ability to Q/A one’s own work required, including cross-browser and cross-platform displays and performance • Experience in testing and debugging applications • Performance tuning, improvement, balancing, usability, automation • Polish-speaking is a big advantage The Client would ideally prefer the candidate to be based in Poland and in particular in Krakow. The daily rate/salary is negotiable. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your rate/salary and availability.

C# Software Developer We have several positions in Krakow Poland for a Global Client that require C# .Net Software Engineers with at least 3 to 5 years experience. Essential skills and characteristics: Senior-level knowledge of C# and .NET Core Experienced with ASP.NET (Web API) Knowledge of OOP, SOLID principles, clean code Knowledge of using unit tests and familiarity TDD approach Knowledge of Git Experience in coding and debugging in Visual Studio Ability to work in an Agile environment Strong communication skills Self-driven; Being able to work independently Self-organized Self-efficient Strong teamworking skills Good-to-have skills and characteristics: Open XML SDK for office Dev Ops skills Experience with docker Snowflake SQL Python Basic frontend dev (HTML, CSS, JS). Other skills: Work in a highly collaborative environment with cross-functional teams on projects ranging from a few months to a few quarters in length Clearly and concisely communicate highly technical challenges and solutions to stakeholders and non-technical team members Maintain high standard of quality as you creatively and strategically problem solve throughout the product delivery process Be able to effectively communicate your work with both technical and non-technical peers Build solid back-end architectures that integrate easily with other systems and technologies Understand design patterns and write reusable, modular code Have a superior attention to detail and a strong ability to Q/A one’s own work required, including cross-browser and cross-platform displays and performance Experience in testing and debugging applications Performance tuning, improvement, balancing, usability, automation Polish-speaking is a big advantage Rate will be Euros 200 to 350 per day. The position will be based in Krakow Poland – with an element of remote work. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

C# .net Software Engineer Our Client is looking to recruit a Software Engineer with solid 5 plus years of developing and working C# .net in an Agile environment. Essential skills and characteristics: • Senior-level knowledge of C# and .NET Core (5+years) • Experienced with ASP.NET (Web API) • Knowledge of OOP, SOLID principles, clean code • Knowledge of using unit tests and familiarity TDD approach • Knowledge of Git • Experience in coding and debugging in Visual Studio • Ability to work in an Agile environment • Strong communication skills • Self-driven; Being able to work independently • Self-organized • Self-efficient • Strong teamworking skills Good-to-have skills and characteristics: • Open XML SDK for office • Dev Ops skills • Experience with docker • Snowflake • SQL • Python • Basic frontend dev (HTML, CSS, JS). Other skills: • Work in a highly collaborative environment with cross-functional teams on projects ranging from a few months to a few quarters in length • Clearly and concisely communicate highly technical challenges and solutions to stakeholders and non-technical team members • Maintain high standard of quality as you creatively and strategically problem solve throughout the product delivery process • Be able to effectively communicate your work with both technical and non-technical peers • Build solid back-end architectures that integrate easily with other systems and technologies • Understand design patterns and write reusable, modular code • Have a superior attention to detail and a strong ability to Q/A one’s own work required, including cross-browser and cross-platform displays and performance • Experience in testing and debugging applications • Performance tuning, improvement, balancing, usability, automation • Polish-speaking is a big advantage The Client would ideally prefer the candidate to be based in Poland and in particular in Krakow. The daily rate/salary is negotiable. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your rate/salary and availability.

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

UX Service Designer 12 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid - Remote/2 days p/w onsite in Manchester Rate: Up to £400 p/d - (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a UX Service Designer to join the team. Key Responsibilities: Service designers are interested in what users are trying to do, service systems and processes, and the structure of the organisations that deliver them and user journeys. Service designers work by looking at the wider picture, thinking about how to connect products and services to creative a seamless experience for customers (products, people, parts of the organisation) and identify opportunities for areas of improvement which then require support from wider teams to implement. Create effective partnerships with stakeholders, define and deliver work that creates lasting value and ensures projects achieve their goals through effective discovery, ideation and design right through to delivery and measuring impact. Able to review a journey from start to finish which extends outside of Digital, a Service Designer is able to provide an end to end view of a products or service without reliance from other teams. This creates a unique perspective that is not held by anyone else in the business but real customers experience every day. * Able to work independently and manage their service design projects and problem statements whilst feeding in their activity to the broader Service Design team. * Build strong relationships with stakeholders and competently present back to them at all levels required. Have confidence pushing back when colleague's views do not align with the project goals or user needs and escalating to the Service Design Lead when required. * Conducting Service Discovery to identify and deliver high-quality, user-centered products and services * Create prototypes to demonstrate ideas and how to improve services * Research the problem space - working with the wider UX team including the research team to form and test ideas, designs and solutions with the needs of real people in mind. Working with user groups to identify business insights. Communicate findings into actionable steps for other stakeholders and teams, ensuring the highest standards are reached and insights can be identified and used. * Design and deliver engaging workshops for our teams, customers and stakeholders. * Enable the business focus around customer journey maps and service blueprints to understand how products/services work currently and defining the biggest gaps to develop how they should work in future * Ideation & critical thinking: Generation of appropriate ideas and effective critique. Help teams understand and improve their creative capability. * Think holistically a when designing a product or service, while being detail oriented and delivery focus * Adhering to regulations including Consumer Duty, demonstrating focus on delivering good customer outcomes through consideration of what's the right thing to do for the customer. * Hold the confidence to raise concerns and challenges to colleagues and senior stakeholders to advocate our user's experience and making good business decision outcomes. Key Skills & Experience: * Usability moderating (all types, particularly one-on-one) * Experimental design * Test method selection * Statistical/qualitative/quantitative analysis * Presentations (verbal and written) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED * Degree in UX or relevant subject and/or solid experience in a Service Designer position * Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and oral * Excellent relationship skills - able to operate effectively with internal stakeholders and with external suppliers and partners * Experience of effective time management of self * Ability to review and prioritise workload whilst managing delivery expectations and deadlines appropriately * Influence appropriate research methods to assure required outcomes * High level of customer focus and understanding of customer needs * Ability to user test moderating (all types, particularly one-on-one) * Ability to conduct participant recruiting/screener creation for research * Able to execute and analyse usability test sessions * An understanding of agile development environments and how others work within User Experience teams such as designers and developers * Demonstrable ability to take initiative and seek out opportunities to innovate and create effective change * Precise and high attention to detail * Be passionate about uses of information architecture/usability/accessibility. * Experience within a research and digital environment. * Uses strategic insight and aligns user research activities to inform decision making and action. This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is 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 Security Manager Our Client is a large international organisation who are looking to recruit an IT Security Manager with at least 5 to 8 years proven expertise. Provide advice, support and guidance to all Company Corporate functions to assist them to maintain and improve their information security maturity. To work collaboratively with all areas of the Company Corporate and build networks and relationships to promote Information Security. Act as subject matter expert on for IT Security, including legal and regulatory compliance Advise Company Corporate functions on how to achieve the required controls and assist with solutions to support them. Eg Support in the development of standards and their application in line with Group security policies. Participate in Company BU’s Projects giving support, guidance, control validation and overall security assurance. This could also involve sitting on major project steering committees. Support and encourage the ethos and methodology of security by design. Aid GRC to build, implement and facilitate a mechanism to aid BU’s to assess and measure their security compliance to policies. Drive the development of BU/Divisional security roadmaps. Giving oversight of key non-conformities to feed into the CISO roadmap. Coach, train and educate the Company IT and Functions to up skill and increase the security maturity in BU’s. Be an active member of the Company’s IS Security community, contributing to and leveraging the experience and lessons learned from other BU’s Produce, implement and standardise protocol and guidance material to support Business unit activities – examples – Asset register templates, third party due-diligence. Facilitate and chair the security working group meetings Engage and manage third party relationships to support the Company and its affiliates Aid Procurement and the tendering process Raising the security baseline controls and standardising where it makes sense to do so. Understanding the different business requirements and aligning to their objectives Support Security operations to continuously improve information security awareness across the group, including phishing campaigns and associated reporting Experience Experience in an information security risk leadership role within a large organisation. Confident in presenting, discussing and championing ideas and concepts with senior stakeholders. Experience of running information security risk governance processes and structures Familiarity with relevant industry standards for information security (e.g. ISO27001, NIST CSF) Experience of creating, implementing and assessing against information security policies and standards Creativity Able to analyse complex, ambiguous problems and summarise clearly with a view to establishing practical solutions Able to “bridge the gap” between technologists and business-people, bringing to life information security risks to the business, while maintaining a pragmatic outlook on likelihood and impact of the risk and cost/complexity of the mitigation. Ensuring initiatives/programmes are anchored in best practice whilst still being highly practical/pragmatic. Ability to defuse situations and resolve conflict to a win-win outcome Influence others understand their views and agree ways of working that are acceptable to all parties. Business acumen to understand business risks and the information security implications Able to identify when information security risks need to be escalated to achieve the right level of management visibility. Able to prioritise security risks and controls, differentiating the essential from the “nice to have”. Able to judge how to communicate messages to people to maximise buy-in and/or understanding. Able to analyse data with rigour & reach sound conclusions Can assess when further data gathering, or analysis will bring diminishing returns. Can place appropriate weight on prevailing (sometimes conflicting) evidence. Support and manage budget Responsibility Responsibility of information security incident management Responsibility for security assessments and assurance activities (e.g. penetration testing) and when to use them. Oversee and management of security compliance management and reporting in relation to any relevant regulatory or legal requirements Operational responsibility of management of third parties Responsibility for managing change management around project and change leadership. Able to judge the political and other people aspects of a situation, and tailor messages and approach to bring people along. Able to work with others, setting challenging but realistic targets for team members, and through coaching and appropriate guidance, securing a successful outcome. A positive collegiate approach to developing relationships and networks at all levels across the Company and the gravitas to work persuasively with senior stakeholders. Is aware of different styles of stakeholders and can adjust own leadership style successfully to bridge any gaps. The Client and the role is based in Central London – and you will be required to be in the office at least 3 days week. The salary for this position will be £75K + £85K plus Benefits. Please do send your CV to us in Word format for this exciting new position along with your salary and availability.

Senior Systems Engineering Consultant (SC/DV Clearance) Bristol (Or Commutable) Hybrid 1-2 days per week. £60,000 - £80,000 + Bonus + Training + Progression + Life Insurance + Pension An excellent opportunity awaits an experienced Systems Engineer looking for a client-facing consulting role with a leading specialist consultancy. This role offers real project variety, professional development, and genuine scope to progress. The company is a specialist systems engineering consultancy whose experienced team delivers comprehensive solutions across key projects and research in critical infrastructure sectors. In this role, you will lead systems engineering projects across different stages of the lifecycle, from early research and concept advisory through architecture, analysis, planning, and end-of-project certification. You will use your technical expertise, consultative approach, and stakeholder communication skills to deliver practical solutions to complex systems engineering challenges. You will work alongside experienced systems engineering specialists in a consultancy that values knowledge sharing, training, and development. The role involves travel to clients, typically 1-2 days per week in the North Bristol office or visiting client sites. The ideal candidate is an experienced systems engineer with strong experience across multiple stages of the systems lifecycle. A specialism in one area is fine, as long as there is a solid understanding of the broader systems and requirements. Given the client-facing nature of the role, the right person will combine technical expertise with excellent stakeholder communication and management skills to provide clear solutions across Defence, Space, Nuclear, or Utilities sectors. Experience with requirements management tools and/or industry project management qualifications is desirable. Candidates must hold a valid driving licence, be eligible for or hold SC/DV clearance, and live within a commutable distance to Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced systems engineer to develop further within a consultancy setting while enjoying project variety, flexibility, support, and structured professional training and development. The Role: *Lead consultancy on systems engineering projects across full lifecycle *Provide technical expertise and consultative approach to complex systems engineering challenges across Defence, Space, Utilities or Space sectors *Manage stakeholder relationships *Based in office or client site, 1-2 days per week. The Person: *Experienced systems engineer with experience across multiple lifecycle stages *Consulting experience or looking to transition into client facing, consultant position *Knowledge of requirements management tools and or project management qualifications * Eligible for or holding SC/DV clearance, with a valid driving licence and commutable to Bristol Reference Number: BBBH 265911 To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Marcel Cerek at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Head of Digital & Data Our Client is bank based in Central London with offices across Europe. They are looking to recruit an expert candidate for the Head of Digital position – which is an exciting new position. You will have proven track of working within the banking World and delivering digital capabilities for the bank. You must have at least 5 to 10 years expertise in the digital space within the banking World. This is a senior position and will report to the Board at the bank. The Digital & Data Lead role is responsible for overseeing the strategy and development of the Bank’s digital products and processes and design and implementation of Bank wide data governance framework. Playing an important role within the Bank’s Digital Transformation programme, the role holder will: • Work with multi-disciplinary teams responsible for researching, designing, building and/or procuring, and releasing transformative user journeys – for both customers and employees. • Responsible for engaging collaboratively with the various business and support functions in order to ensure all interests are represented in the development of the Bank’s future state digital capability and to support the adoption and embedding of new digital processes. • Define the overarching digital products and processes vision, building the roadmaps and leading the prioritisation to deliver that vision in a performant, secure and user focussed way. In doing so, ensure alignment to wider Bank strategy and ensure that maximum business value is achieved. • Accountable for delivering and then driving the continual optimisation of the digital products and processes to support the realisation of a seamless, flexible customer and colleague experience. • Responsible for design and implementation of bank wide data governance framework and ensure businesses and support functions are held accountable for ownership and maintenance of accurate data within the bank’s ecosystem. • Responsible for governance, risk management and regulatory compliance activities relating to the digital products and processes under development, forging strong, effective relationships with the 1st and 2nd line control functions. • Develop an inclusive and collaborative culture where the advice and knowledge of skilled specialists around user insights, journey and UX design, technology delivery, security and infrastructure are heard and respected in order to develop highly effective digital products through a process of research, ideation and design. • Forge a strong working relationship with Technology and partner with them on the development and delivery of the digital products and processes. • Work closely with stakeholders in Group to accelerate digital development and ensure optimal ways of working. Candidate expertise: • Outstanding SME in digital product and process management and digital user experience design, within the Financial Services industry. • Customer-centric with a strong focus on end user experience and outcomes. • Demonstrable experience in the end to end lifecycle of product and process development, including managing and delivering high quality digital products and processes to end users, from ideation through to delivery, feedback and improvement. • Experience and/or a robust understanding of the bank wide processes is highly desirable. • In-depth knowledge of agile methodologies and significant experience of working within an agile environment. • High degree of proficiency in prototyping and iterative development, with experience in building product teams desirable. • Highly positive and effective leader, who actively coaches, develops, and supports team members, sharing their experience and knowledge with others. • Be driven, have high levels of personal accountability, not being afraid to be hands-on and get into the detail. • Strong influencing skills with the ability to confidently represent the Digital Product area and gain buy-in to the strategy and roadmap with a diverse set of stakeholders. • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously, often with competing priorities. • Have strong people skills; approachable, empathetic and able to work with people to achieve progress. • Have strong written and verbal communication skills. • A good knowledge of the Financial Services industry. • Strong awareness of the digital banking ecosystem, keeping abreast of market trends and competitor propositions. • Relevant certifications or qualifications in agile product management or aligned disciplines. • Understanding of development processes and business case development. Role requirements: • Actively Builds Relationships • Embraces Change and Technology • Creates Business Value • Role Specific Regulations • Risk Management, Governance and Controls • Consumer Duty This is a hybrid role – at least 3 days in the office in Central London. The salary will be circa £100K - £140K plus benefits – dependent on experience. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Secure Innovation is part of CGI’s Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit, focused primarily on the delivery of contemporary and innovative technical solutions for the our client's most challenging problems. Our teams work alongside our clients to help them understand how to exploit technologies to maintain a competitive advantage. We are looking for a hands on Senior Network Engineer to help our team design and deploy a next generation hybrid and multi cloud Wide Area Network, with a blend of physical and virtual appliances, alongside first party Public Cloud services. The enabling technology is predominantly Cisco SD WAN with automation enabled through the Day 0 deployment and the Cisco SD WAN Manager's API service We are heavily committed to developing our members and will provide excellent learning and development opportunities to ensure that your knowledge and skills keep pace with the evolving technology landscape. We engender a culture of innovation, collaboration and ownership; highly motivated self-starters thrive within our organisation. Although we would like candidates to have all of the mandatory requirements, we would consider high quality individuals who meet most of the criteria. Our roles are only available if you hold a UK Security Clearance and are a sole UK National due to the secure nature of the project. You will either hold a higher level clearance or be willing to obtain it. Any individual without security clearance is welcome to apply and will always be considered for this or wider opportunities in CGI, where appropriate.