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

Role: Senior test engineer Rate: inside IR35 Location: Remote with occasional travel to Croydon Duration: Till end of March initially with extensions SC clearance required Essential Testing Skills Basics of AWS (Core AWS Services, Compute and Networking, Storage and Databases, Security and Monitoring, Deployment and Management etc.) Terraform Basics Run Infra as Code tests against Terraform Expertise in Linux User (Intermediate) Proficient in Gitlab version control Basic Programming Skills Python, Bash, PowerShell Familiarity in containerisation tools like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes Expertise in API Testing and automation as some of the security products have very limited or no UI functionality Understanding of Agile and DevOps practices for continuous testing and delivery Knowledge of integrating test automation into CI/CD pipelines using Gitlab CI Standard Test Reporting (eg using Junit reports) Ability to understand requirements and analyse code repositories and design effective test cases Team Specific Technical Skills Account Management Familiarity with AWS Control Tower & Account Factory for Terraform Familiarity with AWS Organizations & Organizational Unit (OU) Management Understanding of Service Control Policies (SCP) & Resource Control Policies (RCP) Basics of VPC Endpoints, Networking Basics & Proxy Management (Squid) FinOps Basics of FinOps Fundamentals & Best Practices Understanding of AWS CUR, Tagging and Cost Optimisation Understanding of Amazon Quick Suite (formerly Quicksight) Observability Basics of Operational Monitoring using Grafana and Prometheus Basics of Alerting Basics of SIEM Identity and Trust Understanding of active directory concepts such as domains, forests, OUs, GPOs (Group Policy Objects) Understanding of least privilege principles and RBAC Familiarity with identity federation and SSO Knowledge of OAuth2, OpenID Connect and SAML protocols Ingress Basics of Core Networking concepts Basics of Cloud Networking Concepts Account Workload Understanding of Amazon Workspaces Basics of AMIs CI/CD Knowledge of Collaboration tools (Jira/Confluence) Basic knowledge of artifact management Basic understanding of code analysis and quality gates EKS Basics of GitOps SecPro Knowledge of common vulnerabilities OWASP Top 10, CVE databases etc Understanding of network protocols, ports, and services Understanding of encryption algorithms AES, RSA etc Knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), SSL/ TLS certificates Basics of SIEM Basics of OS Patching 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.

Description Starling is the UK's first and leading digital bank on a mission to fix banking! Our vision is fast technology, fair service, and honest values. All at the tap of a phone, all the time. We are about giving customers a new way to spend, save and manage their money while taking better care of the planet which has seen us become a multi-award winning bank that now employs over 2800 across five offices in London, Cardiff, Dublin, Southampton, and Manchester. Our journey started in 2014, and since then we have surpassed 3.5 million accounts (and four account types!) with 350,000 business customers. We are a fully licensed UK bank but at the heart, we are a tech first company, enabling our platform to deliver brilliant products. Our technologists are at the very heart of Starling and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that is all about building things, creating new stuff, and disruptive technology that keeps us on the cutting edge of fintech. We operate a flat structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be, innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. Help is never far away in our open culture, you will find support in your team and from across the business, we are in this together! The way to thrive and shine within Starling is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: From building things, designing, discovering, to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our purpose is underpinned by five Starling values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Starling - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. In Technology, we're asking that you attend the office a minimum of 1 day per week. Here at Starling we are growing, and our first line Technology Risk (ITRM) Team is looking for an experienced, and talented Red Team Senior Operator to join our Cyber Resilience team to join our efforts in proactively identifying vulnerabilities within our systems and digital infrastructure to ensure continuous improvement in Starling's resilience. Reporting to the Technology Risk Adversarial & Cyber Resilience Testing Director, you will have responsibility for designing and executing red team operations and cyber resilience testing against Starling Bank. Operations will emulate real threat actors and target cutting edge technology in Starling Bank's platform as well as ranging across the endpoint estate. You will use emerging threat intelligence to inform and develop effective attacks. Key Responsibilities include: Red Team testing Support designing and executing red team operations against Starling Bank (including all scoping, planning, payload/infrastructure development, , execution, reporting and workshops) Identifying complex vulnerabilities and building exploits Continually improving the methodology and capability of the team Developing and documenting reusable attack components using realistic TTPs Conducting purple team exercises to validate and improve defensive measures by collaborating with the SOC team to enhance detection capabilities Assist in translating red team tactics into actionable intelligence for blue team operations Assist developing threat models and 'worst case scenario' playbooks based on emerging global risks, including APTs, insider threats and supply chain compromise and simulate real-world scenario to evaluate system and organisational resilience Cyber Resilience Technical Testing Assist cyber resilience technical testing initiatives to assess the Bank's ability to withstand and recover from cyber attacks and system disruptions, including technical simulations and controlled attack scenarios (e.g. ransomware, DDoS, data corruption) to evaluate resilience, incident response capabilities, back up integrity, failover procedures and recovery time objectives. Facilitate the identification of vulnerabilities, improvements to defence strategies and aid recovery process validation Analyse test results, validate breach scenarios, document findings and provide actionable recommendations to enhance Starling's overall cyber resilience posture

Senior Network Design Engineer Our purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As a Network Design Engineer, you will contribute to this by working collaboratively in service and project teams, and designing and implementing medium/large network solutions and changes to enable cost-effective services for our customer. We are looking for a Senior Network Designer Engineer to work on delivery opportunities. Your role will involve understanding the business and technical requirements and you will be responsible for the producing the relevant design collateral (including passing any governance reviews), providing hands on configuration and implementation support, troubleshooting technical issues, ensuring effective handover to service and supporting the project team in its milestone deliverables. Key Skills and Experience *Strong technical networking knowledge with industry-recognized certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Juniper JNCIS-ENT). *Experience with routing protocols, virtual routing instances, VPNs, and security zones. *Experience with network security products including Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS). *Proficiency in F5, Cisco Secure Firewall, and Gigamon technology. *Demonstrable design experience with global network vendors (e.g., Cisco, Juniper). *Network device configuration, troubleshooting, and defect resolution skills. *Understanding of project life cycle from requirements gathering to operational acceptance. *Proven experience in network troubleshooting across multiple vendors and technology areas. *Excellent communication skills and ability to work with multiple stakeholders. *Experience of performance testing of cyber monitoring tools (sizing, capacity management and planning, performance troubleshooting). Responsibilities: *Design and Deploy Functional Networks: Design and deploy networks (LAN, WAN) to meet the organization and customer needs. *Troubleshoot Network Issues: Diagnose and troubleshoot network issues, including those escalated by lower tiers of support. *Implement Network Security Measures: Design and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware from threats and unauthorized access. *Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with executive team members, decision-makers, and stakeholders to define business requirements and systems goals, and to identify and resolve business systems issues. *Create and Maintain Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented networks, including network diagrams, configuration details, and operational procedures. *Mentor Team Members: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers and other team members, helping them to develop their skills and knowledge. *Automate Network Tasks: Develop and implement automation scripts to streamline network management tasks and improve efficiency. *Plan for Service Outages: Plan for and respond to service outages and other network-related problems, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. *Support Network Upgrades: Perform network maintenance and system upgrades, including service packs, patches, hot fixes, and security configurations. *Evaluate New Technologies: Stay up-to-date with the latest networking technologies and evaluate their potential benefits for the organization and our customers. Desired skills, experience, qualifications: *2+ years of experience with networking layer 2 and layer 3. *Good understanding of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, VLANs). *Proficiency in network design and implementation tools (e.g., Visio, Cisco Packet Tracer). *Experience with network management and monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios). *Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. *Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. *Ability to work independently and meet deadlines. *Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or JNCIA. Additional Considerations *Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as VMware / KVM / RHEV /Xen / ProxMox / CXP-NG is beneficial. *A strong understanding of data centre networking and technologies is advantageous. 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.

Nous recherchons un(e) Senior Security Engineer expérimenté(e) pour rejoindre notre équipe de sécurité opérationnelle. Le rôle est essentiel pour renforcer la posture cybersécurité de l’organisation en participant à des projets d’architecture, en menant des tests d’intrusion, en supervisant des projets de sécurité et en apportant une expertise technique sur les solutions de sécurité. La mission contribue à garantir l’efficacité des contrôles de sécurité, à appliquer la gouvernance de sécurité et à protéger les actifs critiques tout en maintenant la résilience opérationnelle. Responsabilités principales : Stratégie et architecture cybersécurité Mener des études d’architecture de sécurité. Assister à la mise en œuvre de la feuille de route technologique en cybersécurité. Fournir des retours sur les technologies émergentes et leur impact opérationnel. Aider à aligner l’utilisation des technologies avec les objectifs de sécurité de l’entreprise. Gestion de projets cybersécurité Superviser la planification, l’exécution et la livraison de projets cybersécurité (infrastructure, applications, cloud). Définir le périmètre, les objectifs et les livrables des projets. Collaborer avec des équipes transverses (IT central, IT régional, équipes produits et solutions, équipes GRC). Communiquer l’avancement, les risques et les résultats aux parties prenantes techniques et non techniques. Tests d’intrusion et gestion des vulnérabilités Contribuer à la définition du programme de tests d’intrusion. Coordonner les tests pour identifier les failles de sécurité. Analyser les résultats et accompagner les équipes concernées dans les mesures correctives. Fournir des rapports avec recommandations exploitables. Expertise sur les solutions de sécurité Piloter le déploiement des outils de sécurité. Agir en tant qu’expert technique sur les plateformes et outils de sécurité. Former les équipes IT et SecOps sur les technologies de sécurité. Évaluer la performance des solutions de sécurité et proposer des améliorations. Compétences techniques et qualifications : Minimum 10 ans d’expérience en tant que consultant ou dans un rôle similaire en cybersécurité. Expérience avérée dans la conception et la mise en œuvre de stratégies de prévention des fuites de données (DLP) sur environnements cloud et postes de travail. Maîtrise approfondie de l’architecture de sécurité cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) : IAM, chiffrement, conception sécurisée des workloads. Expérience pratique avec CSPM et CWPP, y compris la sélection, rationalisation et intégration des outils. Connaissance des WAF (AWS WAF, Azure Application Gateway, Cloudflare) et de leur configuration. Expertise dans la conception, l’exécution et le suivi des programmes de tests d’intrusion. Compétences complémentaires : Gestion de projet et engagement des parties prenantes. Capacité à traduire les risques techniques en impacts business. Excellentes compétences en communication et documentation, à destination d’audiences techniques et exécutives. Maîtrise du français et de l’anglais.

Director of ERP and CRM MS Dynamics 365 The Director of ERP and CRM is a senior member of the IT leadership team and reports to the Senior Director of Business Applications. They will be responsible for managing Dynamics 365 F&O, D365 CRM, all associated independent software package integrated to D365 F&O and CRM. and legacy ERP applications (Navision, DataFlo). The successful candidate will have experience working with senior management to collaborate on business objectives and solutions. They must have strong leadership skills to build and manage an effective team of analysts and developers to support the business's systems and reporting requirements. This position will be a key business partner to functions across the organization. Their team will support business application users globally and provide support with local and remote support teams. Responsibilities: Partner with the functional leaders and their organizations to create Dynamics365 F&O and CRM roadmaps. Oversee the successful implementation of the ERP and CRM roadmap and portfolio of projects, either directly or in conjunction with the IT PMO, that is aligned integrated with Company short term and long-term goals Establish and lead the creation of technical SOPs and work instructions Organize and lead a highly technical global team for scale and growth Specify and implement standards, methods, and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the quality, efficiency, and reliability of business applications Implement CSI's technology risk management framework, including Information security, privacy, and disaster recovery. Foster a culture of trusted partnership, service, and continuous improvement Establish and meet service level commitments to support reliable and efficient daily operations Managing significant capital and operating budgets Lead and coach the ERP and CRM team to their full potential and develop their careers Support and drive process change and communication in line with Dynamics365 F&O and CRM best practice Coordinate and contribute to end-user training, including the development of system documentation and training materials Assist with functional specifications of customizations and integrations required for Dynamics365 F&O and CRM implementations Provide pre-go-live and post-go-live end-user support Serve as the lead Dynamics365 F&O and CRM technical expert on the development team Take responsibility for the customized unit programming and overall system functionality Work with the Project Managers, Business Analyst and Consultants to understand the business/application requirements of the assigned task Take responsibility for delivering development tasks within agreed budgets and timelines Creation of technical documentation for all customizations and integrations Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and capabilities: Excellent leadership, management, interpersonal and communication skills. Success managing complex systems implementation projects Functional knowledge of F&O capabilities for finance, manufacturing, and supply chain Functional knowledge of CRM capabilities for the prospect to order, marketing, and field service Experience integrating ISVs with D365 Experience with connecting D365 with Azure data lake Expertise in understanding complex technology & applying it in a practical way to create business solutions Minimum Experience: Bachelors or advanced degree in an analytic discipline such as engineering, economics, or information management Experience designing and presenting IT solutions In-depth knowledge of Dynamics 365 F&O and CRM (CE), including LCS, DevOps, BYOD, Dual-Write (DataVerse), RSAT SOX, HIPAA & GDPR knowledge preferred Senior-level application management experience (12+ years) 12+ years of people management 2+ years in a large international company preferred Excellent organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple demands Proven ability to write effective system and process documentation –including business and system requirements, process diagrams, and data flow charts Exceptional customer service skills follow up with clients and team members and takes the initiative to anticipate and solve problems Effective time management skills Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the business Ability to establish priorities, work independently and proceed with objectives with a minimum of supervision Ability to handle and resolve conflict Salary for this role will be in the range $140K - $210K plus benefits. The position will be based in Trumbull CT USA – with remote working until the pandemic is resolved. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

ROLE IS REMOTE Languages & frameworks: JavaScript, Spring Boot. * API & microservices: RESTful API design, API management, microservices architecture, EKS (Kubernetes), Containerisation (Docker). * Integration: back end layers, Kafka event management, NoSQL (MongoDB/Document DB). * Security: IDAM/IdP, SSO, RBAC, SSL/TLS, KMS, Graph API * Cloud operability: AWS telemetry and monitoring. * Tooling & delivery: Jira, Confluence, GitHub, CI/CD pipelines. Desirable skills (nice to have) * Caching & sessions: Redis; session management via Kong. * Networking: VPC, VPN for secure connectivity. * Realtime comms: SignalR or equivalent. Experience profile * Proven delivery of backend services at scale using JavaScript, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and event driven integrations on AWS. * Should have knowledge in Kubernetes & Containerisation of Applications (primarily using Docker). * Strong experience embedding security, observability, and automation into the development lifecycle. * Track record of CI/CD discipline and Git best practices. * Collaboration in multi disciplinary teams to meet DWP standards for security, performance, and reliability. 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.

Director of ERP and CRM MS Dynamics 365 - London The Director of ERP and CRM is a senior member of the IT leadership team and reports to the Senior Director of Business Applications. They will be responsible for managing Dynamics 365 F&O, D365 CRM, all associated independent software package integrated to D365 F&O and CRM. and legacy ERP applications (Navision, DataFlo) . The successful candidate will have experience working with senior management to collaborate on business objectives and solutions. They must have strong leadership skills to build and manage an effective team of analysts and developers to support the business's systems and reporting requirements. This position will be a key business partner to functions across the organization. Their team will support business application users globally and provide support with local and remote support teams. Responsibilities: Partner with the functional leaders and their organizations to create Dynamics365 F&O and CRM roadmaps. Oversee the successful implementation of the ERP and CRM roadmap and portfolio of projects, either directly or in conjunction with the IT PMO, that is aligned integrated with Company short term and long-term goals Establish and lead the creation of technical SOPs and work instructions Organize and lead a highly technical global team for scale and growth Specify and implement standards, methods, and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the quality, efficiency, and reliability of business applications Implement CSI's technology risk management framework, including Information security, privacy, and disaster recovery. Foster a culture of trusted partnership, service, and continuous improvement Establish and meet service level commitments to support reliable and efficient daily operations Managing significant capital and operating budgets Lead and coach the ERP and CRM team to their full potential and develop their careers Support and drive process change and communication in line with Dynamics365 F&O and CRM best practice Coordinate and contribute to end-user training, including the development of system documentation and training materials Assist with functional specifications of customizations and integrations required for Dynamics365 F&O and CRM implementations Provide pre-go-live and post-go-live end-user support Serve as the lead Dynamics365 F&O and CRM technical expert on the development team Take responsibility for the customized unit programming and overall system functionality Work with the Project Managers, Business Analyst and Consultants to understand the business/application requirements of the assigned task Take responsibility for delivering development tasks within agreed budgets and timelines Creation of technical documentation for all customizations and integrations Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and capabilities: Excellent leadership, management, interpersonal and communication skills. Success managing complex systems implementation projects Functional knowledge of F&O capabilities for finance, manufacturing, and supply chain Functional knowledge of CRM capabilities for the prospect to order, marketing, and field service Experience integrating ISVs with D365 Experience with connecting D365 with Azure data lake Expertise in understanding complex technology & applying it in a practical way to create business solutions Minimum Experience: Bachelors or advanced degree in an analytic discipline such as engineering, economics, or information management Experience designing and presenting IT solutions In-depth knowledge of Dynamics 365 F&O and CRM (CE), including LCS, DevOps, BYOD, Dual-Write (DataVerse), RSAT SOX, HIPAA & GDPR knowledge preferred Senior-level application management experience (12+ years) 12+ years of people management 2+ years in a large international company preferred Excellent organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple demands Proven ability to write effective system and process documentation –including business and system requirements, process diagrams, and data flow charts Exceptional customer service skills follow up with clients and team members and takes the initiative to anticipate and solve problems Effective time management skills Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the business Ability to establish priorities, work independently and proceed with objectives with a minimum of supervision Ability to handle and resolve conflict Salary for this role will be in the range £90K - £110K plus benefits. The position will be based in Kings Cross London – with remote working until the pandemic is resolved. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

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

Application Support Analyst Our Client is looking to recruit an Application Support Analyst with at least 3 to 5 years 1 and 2 Line Support experience. Reporting to the Service Delivery Manager, the Application Support Analyst has primary responsibility for providing day to day operational support for the Application Portfolio, through the effective use and management of incident, requests and problems. ou will be responsible for the regular monitoring and maintenance of the application portfolio. You will be responsible for the change management process, ensuring that the all changes are managed in accordance with the appropriate policies and that they have an appropriate roll-back plan and are scheduled in conjunction with the SSC and 3 party suppliers as appropriate. Responsibilities Provide 2 and 3 line support for the application portfolio Monitor application systems, identifying performance trends and taking action when necessary to stop problems arising Liaise with 3 party suppliers, ensuring issues are escalated and dealt with as necessary and to SLA Own application/system documentation and the data repository that holds that information (i.e. SharePoint) Provide technical support to the application architect and project services as required for project deliverables Provide test support for new and enhanced systems/applications Responsible for Change Management process, ensuring that changes are managed, roll-back plans are in place and that they are appropriately scheduled and approved by CAB, liaising with Change Manager Owns Configuration Management process Responsible for scheduled maintenance and capacity planning Ensure that security, compliance and legislation is considered in all aspects of the role and associated processes Responsible for the development and maintenance of the data warehouse Run reports and conduct analysis in-line with Business/Management requirements Responsible for the provision of performance information, ensuring timely, accurate reports are provided to the necessary parties Work with the Application Architect and Project Services to ensure that data/information analysis and reporting is considered in the development of new and enhanced systems design to ensure consideration is given to the linking, matching and cleansing of data across systems. Experience Proven experience working in 2/3line support role Experience of working with ITIL processes within an organisation, in particular, incident, request, change and problem Management Experience working in a customer facing technical role Proven experience working with and managing 3 party suppliers Experience managing assets, both hardware and software The Client has offices in Peteborough. Salary for this role is £35K - £40K + Benefits. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability

IT Support Technician Our Client is an Entertainment, a live entertainment platform that owns and operates over 100 major music festivals in the UK, Europe and Australia. They are looking to hire an IT Support Technician to work within the UK division of the business. This role offers a self-starting candidate the ability to support a dynamic and fast-growing business, with future opportunities for personal development and career growth within the group. The IT Support Technician will report to the Director of Information Technology, and will support users both at global head office in Central London and in our operating businesses across the UK. The role will be instrumental in ensuring that users benefit from the highest standards of service, including with regards to information security, system availability and change management. Our current core tech stack consists of MS365 + Azure AD, box.com, Airtable, Zoom (+ Zoom Phone), Slack and Salesforce and we support user access to Google Workspace together with various other line of business products. Prior experience administering Azure Active Directory tenancies would be particularly valuable, together with exposure to deployment and maintenance of security tools such as endpoint management and anti-virus. We support both Windows and Mac devices and our users access our services both on corporate machines and BYOD. We are 100% cloud native with no on-premises systems. Specific tasks will include: First line support for users both in person and via support channels. Resolve or escalate issues Hardware setup and configuration, patching and upgrades Support audio-visual / conference room equipment and printers Monitoring and maintaining local networking equipment such as access points, firewalls etc Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of our backup Infrastructure, including laptops and relevant server(s) and other designated cloud backup locations. Provide timely report to senior management on progress of dedicated tasks, or on-going activities. Configuration and monitoring of core systems Administration for IT processes such as: Support ticketing Equipment inventories Hardware purchases, repairs and disposals Joiner-Mover-Leaver process Managing license count Assisting with change projects such as data migration, office reconfiguration and platform or service changes Personal Attributes: Detail and precision in aspects of approach to tasks Ability to prioritise conflicting workflows Team player, ability to communicate effectively with non-technical users and senior management Excellent presentation and time keeping Experience 3 years experience in equivalent setting Microsoft Office 2019+ support essential Mac (iOS) support exposure desirable Exposure to endpoint device management systems desirable S Azure support essential Good documentation and analytical skills, with a passion for end-user satisfaction. Evidence of commitment to training and knowledge The Client is based in Central London with some attendance at operating business offices elsewhere in London and across the UK. This is a 3 month contract assignment for 3 days per week initially. The rate will depend on your experience but will be in the range £150 to £200 per day. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

IT Support Technician – UK Our Client is an Entertainment, a live entertainment platform that owns and operates over 100 major music festivals in the UK, Europe and Australia. They are looking to hire an IT Support Technician to work within the UK division of the business. This role offers a self-starting candidate the ability to support a dynamic and fast-growing business, with future opportunities for personal development and career growth within the group. The IT Support Technician will report to the Director of Information Technology, and will support users both at global head office in Central London and in our operating businesses across the UK. The role will be instrumental in ensuring that users benefit from the highest standards of service, including with regards to information security, system availability and change management. Our current core tech stack consists of MS365 + Azure AD, box.com, Airtable, Zoom (+ Zoom Phone), Slack and Salesforce and we support user access to Google Workspace together with various other line of business products. Prior experience administering Azure Active Directory tenancies would be particularly valuable, together with exposure to deployment and maintenance of security tools such as endpoint management and anti-virus. We support both Windows and Mac devices and our users access our services both on corporate machines and BYOD. We are 100% cloud native with no on-premises systems. Specific tasks will include: First line support for users both in person and via support channels. Resolve or escalate issues Hardware setup and configuration, patching and upgrades Support audio-visual / conference room equipment and printers Monitoring and maintaining local networking equipment such as access points, firewalls etc Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of our backup Infrastructure, including laptops and relevant server(s) and other designated cloud backup locations. Provide timely report to senior management on progress of dedicated tasks, or on-going activities. Configuration and monitoring of core systems Administration for IT processes such as: Support ticketing Equipment inventories Hardware purchases, repairs and disposals Joiner-Mover-Leaver process Managing license count Assisting with change projects such as data migration, office reconfiguration and platform or service changes Personal Attributes: Detail and precision in aspects of approach to tasks Ability to prioritise conflicting workflows Team player, ability to communicate effectively with non-technical users and senior management Excellent presentation and time keeping Experience 3 years experience in equivalent setting Microsoft Office 2019+ support essential Mac (iOS) support exposure desirable Exposure to endpoint device management systems desirable S Azure support essential Good documentation and analytical skills, with a passion for end-user satisfaction. Evidence of commitment to training and knowledge The Client is based in Central London with some attendance at operating business offices elsewhere in London and across the UK. You will be required to work in the office at least 3 days per week. The salary is in the range £30K - £45K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

As a technical leader within Core Information Services, you will shape and oversee network solutions critical to Defence’s digital capabilities. You’ll play a key role in advancing the Next Generation Communications Network (NGCN) Programme—a major Government project—and you’ll drive the design and delivery of a secure, modern enterprise network that connects sensors, effectors, and decision-makers across military and business domains. NGCN is a cornerstone of the Digital Backbone for Defence, and your expertise will be key to achieving the You’ll provide technical direction through governance forums and serve as the primary escalation point for complex challenges. Your remit spans the full spectrum of network technologies, including LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, data centres, software-defined networks, telephony, mobile solutions, unified communications, and management platforms—alongside robust security and remote access across all classifications, supporting global Operations. Responsibilities Serve as subject matter expert for network architects across the team Accountable for the NGCN network designs and architectures Champion new technologies and innovative solutions in support of the Act as point of escalation for complex network challenges and technical issues Communicate complex network concepts effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders Coach and mentor network architects

Application Support Analyst 2 and 3 Line Our Client an international company a looking to recruit an Application Support Analyst with experience of 2 and 3 line support. The main responsibility for providing day to day operational support for the Clients Application Portfolio, through the effective use and management of incident, requests and problems. You will be responsible for the regular monitoring and maintenance of the application portfolio. In addition you will provide appropriate SharePoint expertise, in terms of support, content management and development of sites, services and functionality. Responsibilities Provide 2 and 3 line support for the Clients application portfolio Monitor application systems, identifying performance trends and taking action when necessary to stop problems arising Liaise with 3 party suppliers, ensuring issues are escalated and dealt with as necessary and to SLA Manage all system access requests Own application/system documentation and the data repository that holds that information (i.e. SharePoint) Provide technical support to the application architect and project services as required for project deliverables Ensure that pro-formas are completed and submitted and track delivery Provide test support for new and enhanced systems/applications Responsible for Change Management process, ensuring that changes are managed, roll-back plans are in place and that they are appropriately scheduled and approved Owns Configuration Management process Responsible for scheduled maintenance and capacity planning Ensure that security, compliance and legislation is considered in all aspects of the role and associated processes Responsible for the development and maintenance of the Clients data warehouse Run reports and conduct analysis in-line with Business/Management requirements Responsible for the provision of performance information, ensuring timely, accurate reports are provided to the necessary parties Work with the Application Architect and Project Services to ensure that data/information analysis and reporting is considered in the development of new and enhanced systems design to ensure consideration is given to the linking, matching and cleansing of data across systems. Experience Proven experience working in 1 and 2 line support role Experience of working with ITIL processes within an organisation, in particular, incident, request, change and problem Management Experience working in a customer facing technical role Proven experience working with and managing 3 party suppliers Experience managing assets, both hardware and software Knowledge and understanding of the application portfolio Excellent team working and interpersonal communication skills Exceptional oral and written communication skills Good team player and collaborative Ability to work on own initiative and with minimal supervision Technical background in application support and maintenance The position will be based in Peterborough. The salary for this role will be in the range £35K - £40K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your notice period and availability.

Director of ERP and CRM MS Dynamics 365 - London Our Client is looking to recruit The Director of ERP and CRM is a senior member of the IT leadership team and reports to the Senior Director of Business Applications. You must have expert level experience of MS Dynamics 365 F & O coupled with MS Dynamics 365 CRM. Must have over 5 years proven track record of working with MS Dynamics 365 F & O coupled with MS Dynamics 365 CRM and ERP applications. They will be responsible for managing MS Dynamics 365 F&O, MS D365 CRM, all associated independent software package integrated to MS D365 F&O and MS D365 CRM and legacy ERP applications (Navision, DataFlo). The successful candidate will have experience working with senior management to collaborate on business objectives and solutions. They must have strong leadership skills to build and manage an effective team of analysts and developers to support the business's systems and reporting requirements. This position will be a key business partner to functions across the organization. Their team will support business application users globally and provide support with local and remote support teams. Responsibilities: Partner with the functional leaders and their organizations to create Dynamics365 F&O and CRM roadmaps. Oversee the successful implementation of the ERP and CRM roadmap and portfolio of projects, either directly or in conjunction with the IT PMO, that is aligned integrated with Company short term and long-term goals Establish and lead the creation of technical SOPs and work instructions Organize and lead a highly technical global team for scale and growth Specify and implement standards, methods, and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the quality, efficiency, and reliability of business applications Implement CSI's technology risk management framework, including Information security, privacy, and disaster recovery. Foster a culture of trusted partnership, service, and continuous improvement Establish and meet service level commitments to support reliable and efficient daily operations Managing significant capital and operating budgets Lead and coach the ERP and CRM team to their full potential and develop their careers Support and drive process change and communication in line with Dynamics365 F&O and CRM best practice Coordinate and contribute to end-user training, including the development of system documentation and training materials Assist with functional specifications of customizations and integrations required for Dynamics365 F&O and CRM implementations Provide pre-go-live and post-go-live end-user support Serve as the lead MS Dynamics 365 F&O and MS Dynamics CRM technical expert on the development team Take responsibility for the customized unit programming and overall system functionality Work with the Project Managers, Business Analyst and Consultants to understand the business/application requirements of the assigned task Take responsibility for delivering development tasks within agreed budgets and timelines Creation of technical documentation for all customizations and integrations Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and capabilities: Excellent leadership, management, interpersonal and communication skills. Success managing complex systems implementation projects Functional knowledge of MS Dynamics 365 F&O capabilities for finance, manufacturing, and supply chain Functional knowledge of MS Dynamics D365 CRM capabilities for the prospect to order, marketing, and field service Experience integrating ISVs with D365 Experience with connecting MS Dynamics D365 with Azure data lake Expertise in understanding complex technology & applying it in a practical way to create business solutions Minimum Experience: Bachelors or advanced degree in an analytic discipline such as engineering, economics, or information management Experience designing and presenting IT solutions In-depth knowledge of MS Dynamics D365 F&O and CRM (CE), including LCS, DevOps, BYOD, Dual-Write (DataVerse), RSAT SOX, HIPAA & GDPR knowledge preferred Senior-level application management experience (12+ years) 12+ years of people management 2+ years in a large international company preferred Excellent organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple demands Proven ability to write effective system and process documentation –including business and system requirements, process diagrams, and data flow charts Exceptional customer service skills follow up with clients and team members and takes the initiative to anticipate and solve problems Effective time management skills Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the business Ability to establish priorities, work independently and proceed with objectives with a minimum of supervision Ability to handle and resolve conflict Salary for this role will be in the range £100K - £150K or $140K - $210K plus benefits. The position will be based in Trumbull CT USA or Kings Cross London – with remote working until the pandemic is resolved. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Senior IT Purchasing Administrative Officer Summary Profile: One of key roles within the Digital Transformation (DX) Department is to manage appropriate payment and asset management of purchased IT equipment and services. The post holder will be responsible for reviewing and streamlining administrative procedures within the department as well as continuing to provide administrative support alongside others member of the administration function. Key Responsibilities: To carry out an extensive review of the current administrative procedures within the DX Department and implement appropriate changes, with management approval to internal accounting and procurement process/operation; Responsible for dealing with administrative issues/queries as they arise in a timely manner; Any other task as may be requested by the General Manager in order to meet the operational needs of the business. Organise and attend meetings with vendors - contract meetings with suppliers, assist management providing product details and prices. Research and investigate new office equipment and negotiate contracts (Vodafone, Canon, Dell, Sansan etc.) Purchase, manage and dispose company IT equipment. Place order for IT equipment, allocate devices to users and control/maintain stock, and dispose IT equipment along with appropriate processes. Process payments to vendors. Submit monthly/quarterly cost allocation for mobile device usage/IT services/quarterly expense from Head Office in Tokyo. Organise and assist business trip related such as logistics for visitors and expense claim support, and interdepartmental meetings and training, such as the annual meeting for European IT PIC’s and MS office training for EMEA users. Supervise company mobile phone rollout, lead device related project and have involvement in other projects such as PC rollout. Act as the point of contact in the EMEA for IT device contracts and answer/fix any queries or problems as they arise. Implement and deploy new devices and systems by closely liaising with Head office as well as assisting the team in various Robotic Process Automation projects. Activate, deactivate and change price plan of users’ mobile number. Develop and maintain database Relationships: Frequent communication with vendors Frequent communication with IT representatives in overseas offices. Frequent internal organisation communication Frequent reporting and communication with General Manager/Deputy General Manager in DX Department Cooperate and communicate with DX Department administrative team members Skills/Knowledge: Good basic verbal and written communication skills in English; IT skills – Word, Excel, Powerpoint; Team player with a proactive approach to work; Excellent organisation, time management and prioritisations skills; Expense accounting management knowledge; Basic accounting knowledge. Experience: Solid administrative experience, preferably gained within an IT department; Experience of managing invoice processing. This is hybrid position at the Clients office in St Pauls London. The salary for this role will be in the range £35K - £40K. Please do send your CV in Word format along with your CV in Word format along with your salary.