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Senior Sales Lead with Energy and Energy Infrastructure ESG Our Client is looking to recruit a Senior Sales Lead ideally with experience of working within the Energy sector to include ESG. You will have at least 7 to 10 years experience in Sales. We are seeking a dynamic and proactive professional to drive global growth in the sector, capturing major logo new clients, build and significantly expand existing key accounts, and use their network to leverage relationships with both new and existing clients and partners. With a focus on Energy and Energy Infrastructure, your primary objective is to leverage your knowledge in environmental impact assessments and “license to operate” clients, to drive growth and expand the adoption of our nature and biodiversity solutions. This is an outbound role that will require travel to industry events and conferences. While specific experience in biodiversity is not essential, success in this role will be supported by a solid understanding of environmental impact assessments, corporate sustainability, ESG practices, and the unique challenges and opportunities within this key sector. Your ability to deliver measurable client value and achieve positive business outcomes is essential. Key Outcomes Grow Revenue, capturing major logo new clients, building and significantly expanding existing key accounts. Increase adoption of our digital solutions with enterprise clients. Optimise overall Gross Margin on eDNA business while reflecting client needs and scale of opportunities Improve Customer Retention on key cohorts and improve the quality of earnings with larger orders and multi-year projects Upgrade and enhance the Go to Market strategy for this sector Deliver monthly Forecast Reports that are reasonably accurate Key Responsibilities Revenue Growth: Maximize Revenue and Growth: Drive significant increases in account revenue and expand our client base. Identify and Capture Opportunities: Leverage your knowledge of sustainability within the sector to proactively discover and capitalize on new business opportunities within existing accounts, transforming them into long-term revenue streams. Deliver Tangible Value: Ensure clients experience significant ROI from our biodiversity solutions, empowering them to lead in sustainable practices. Customer Relationship Management: Cultivate Strong Client Relationships: Establish and maintain deep, trust-based relationships with key clients, promoting the adoption of innovative biodiversity technologies. Drive Client Success: Regularly engage with clients to ensure their sustainability objectives are met, fostering long-term retention and account growth. Sentiment and Value Enhancement: Enhance Client Satisfaction: Continuously monitor and improve client satisfaction and loyalty, providing insights to inform product development and operational enhancements. Upsell and Cross-Sell: Use your understanding of sector needs to identify and execute opportunities to expand the value of each account through upselling and cross-selling relevant services and solutions. Account Coordination: Ensure Seamless Project Delivery: Oversee the successful delivery of all projects with your key accounts, ensuring timely completion, budget adherence, and client satisfaction. Maximize Account Potential: Understand client structures and decision-making processes to unlock additional business opportunities, such as different business units or additional regions. Sector Expertise: Expand Market Presence: Utilize your expertise in the sector to broaden our market presence and drive conversations around biodiversity solutions. Utilize Industry Knowledge: Apply your deep understanding of the regulatory landscape (e.g., CSRD/ISSB/ IPIECA Sustainability Framework/ EDP Renewables Framework) to enhance client outcomes and position our biodiversity solutions as essential to their operations. Key Qualifications: Experience: Senior experience in sales management, working in impact assessments, corporate sustainability or ESG within the sectors, with a proven track record of delivering business results. Sales Excellence: Demonstrated success in driving revenue growth and expanding client bases at enterprise scale. Experience in selling environmental or business data services to sector leading brands, supply chain managers, and c-suite would be exceptionally valuable. Strategic Insight: Strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the sectors, including the impact of sustainability practices. Industry Engagement: Maintain active involvement with key industry stakeholders and bodies, enhancing our market presence and credibility within the sectors. Attend relevant events, conferences, and webinars. Presentation Skills: Confidently present our tools and products to mixed audiences both online and in person, effectively communicating the value of our solutions. This is an exciting new position with a fast growing company in the Energy ESG sector. The role will be based in Central London and is hybrid with 3 days a week in the office. The salary for this position will be in the range £60K - £80K plus OTE commission up to 50% of the base salary. 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Front Arena Consultant We are currently looking for a Technology Business Consultant to support our Treasury consulting team in London. You must have at least 5 years plus expertise of working with SunGard’s/FIS Front Arena Software. As a Consultant you will be the main point of contact for customers in Front Arena implementation projects, working in modern environments with state of the art application in the financial sector. In addition to cooperating with development on new products and services, this also includes the design, implementation of technological integrations and the expansion of infrastructure. What you will be doing: Participate in consulting projects for financial companies as part of a team to meet specific client requirements. Consulting on issues of performance, infrastructure Installation and setup of applications Developing scripts, customizing implementation of applications. Writing test plans and test cases to ensure that enhancements made to applications meet client requirements and maintain application integrity. What you will bring: Bachelor's degree in one of the following disciplines: Information science, computer science, business administration, economics, finance, or a combination of education and work experience. Knowledge of standard software development methodologies, such as waterfall model or agile approaches Good verbal and written communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences at different hierarchical levels Coaching of internal staff Good analytical, decision-making, problem-solving, interpersonal, teamwork, negotiation, conflict management and time management skills Ability to persuade and influence others of the best course of action Knowledge of Financial products and services and the financial services industry. Proficiency in at least one appropriate application programming language, such as Python, C#, C++ and/or Java. What we offer you: A multifaceted job with a high degree of responsibility and a broad spectrum of opportunities A wide range of training and development opportunities A modern, international working environment in a committed and motivated team An attractive salary model and benefits. You must have a degree ideally in Computer Science or Maths. The position is based in Central London. The salary for this position will be in the range £90K to £120K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Data Analyst with SQL Server and SSIS Our Client a bank based in Central London is seeking a highly motivated Data Analyst to play a key role in building and maintaining a robust digital data infrastructure. This position supports data users across the business, ensuring high-quality data extraction, reporting, and analytics capabilities. Working closely with the IT Manager and various business units, you will help strengthen compliance and regulatory risk management through effective management information (MI) reporting and analytical insights. Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and enhance the Branch’s digital data infrastructure to ensure reliability and accessibility. Deliver accurate and timely data extraction, MI analysis, and reporting to support operational, compliance, and regulatory needs. Work collaboratively with IT and business departments to understand data requirements and provide analytical support. Explore, evaluate, and propose new technologies/tools to improve data management, governance, and reporting efficiency. Ensure data integrity and support the implementation of best practices in data governance. Assist in identifying and managing data-related risks, supporting the Branch’s compliance and regulatory frameworks. Must have: Strong analytical skills with experience in data extraction, transformation, and reporting. Proficiency in SQL Server, data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), and data management technologies. Understanding of data governance, regulatory reporting, and compliance requirements (banking/financial sector experience a plus). Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate complex information clearly. Coming from an IT support function is a bonus Data Analysis and Management  Maintain and develop SSIS packages  Perform ad-hoc data extraction and analytics based on requirements from business  Develop data visualisation for business  Work with business to enhance the data available to the data warehouse  Assist in testing reporting solutions developed by external vendors  Support and maintain the generation of internal MI reports  Support and advise the business on data related matters and automation possibilities  Any other responsibilities / tasks as assigned by the Head of IT from time to time Business Performance  Support the department’s operations as and when needed and any other tasks assigned by the business stakeholders.  Work with the Managers to ensure the business is in compliant with applicable rules and regulations that falls within the department’s remit.  Work with the business to ensure timely submission of relevant department’s reports  To adhere and follow all Bank/Group applicable policies and procedures. Data accuracy and ownership duties  To ensure all data worked on and or/shared with internal/external clients are accurate.  Escalate any data issue to the business promptly and without delays.  Ensuring any data sharing requests are discussed with business/DPO so that prior authorisation is given and follows GDPR / department’s SOPs. Regulatory Compliance duties Comply with all applicable individual conduct rules (especially the FCA Conduct Rules, Regulations, Bank policies and procedures and the banking Compliance. Technical/Functional skills - Knowledge in SQL query is essential - Working experience in administration and development with SQL (experience with SQL Server and SQL Server Integration Service is preferred) - Experience in working with data visualisation tools such as Power BI - Experience in working with scripting language such as VBA and Python - Experience in working with Power Automate is a plus - Required understanding of the business and business units Personal skills (Soft Competencies [Core/Leadership]) - Personal integrity and ethics - Good judgement in enabling the provision of sound advice on regulation and practice, proactive management of compliance and regulatory risk You will have at least 3 to 5 years’ relevant experience working in the data field, preferably in an established bank or financial institution. Qualifications (Basic Degree/Diploma) Bachelor's Degree or Professional Qualification in the relevant discipline (Degrees in Statistic, Information Systems, or similar) This is an exciting position within a bank with interesting projects. The salary for this position is in the range £40K- £45K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with you salary and availability.

Head of IT Infrastructure and Security In summary we are looking to recruit an all-round individual with expert knowledge and hands-on experience of IT Infrastructure coupled with Security, Compliance & Risk Management You must have upwards of 10 years hands-on expertise in IT Infrastructure combined with Security and Risk – ideally from within the banking or insurance sector. The Head of IT Infrastructure and Security Lead is responsible for overseeing the organisation’s IT operations, ensuring the stability, continuity, security, and efficiency of its technology platforms within a global commercial insurance environment. Some of the key points to consider for this role are: Define and enforce cloud security policies, identity management, and access controls to protect systems, networks, and data. Oversee the adoption of zero-trust security principles to enhance protection across cloud platforms. Manage identity and access management (IAM) in a cloud-first environment, including Azure AD, MFA, Conditional Access, SSO, and Privileged Access Management (PAM). Lead threat monitoring, detection, and response using cloud-native security solutions such as Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and SIEM platforms. Ensure compliance with cloud security frameworks and regulatory requirements (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, SOC2, FCA). Technology: Microsoft Azure Infrastructure design and administration, including topology, Azure networking, services, and component knowledge, Microsoft AD (Entra), Server and SQL experience, O365 administration and design Microsoft 365 & Azure: Strong experience managing Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams), Azure cloud infrastructure, and security tools such as Microsoft Defender and Sentinel. Security & Compliance: Deep knowledge of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS), compliance requirements (GDPR, SOC2), and risk management best practices. Summary: Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Capable of making informed decisions and resolving complex IT issues in a fast-paced environment. Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership and business users. The role will involve managing a Cloud environment in a team of 4 Technical people. Managing 6 different suppliers which include Security, IT Networks, Hosting and Servers and 3 party software. The aim of the role is to bring the MSP’s (suppliers of hardware and software) to the same page for the stakeholders and the Board and ensure technology is running smoothly. The Client is a financial organisation based in the City of London. This is a hybrid position with 3 days in the office. Must have a Bachelor’s degree in IT or similar. The salary for this role will be in the range £85K - £95K plus Excellent Benefits. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Solution Architect 6 Month contract initially + Extensions Based: Remote with 1 day per week in London Rate: £Market rates 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 Solution Architect to join the team. Key Responsibilities; Enterprise Architecture & Strategy * Define and own enterprise cloud architecture strategy aligned with business and IT roadmaps * Establish cloud reference architectures, standards, and design patterns * Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture principles and organisational standards AWS Cloud Architecture * Architect highly available, resilient, and secure AWS platforms at enterprise scale * Design multi-account AWS environments using AWS Organizations and Control Tower * Lead architecture for hybrid and enterprise integration scenarios * Apply AWS Well-Architected Framework across all solutions Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) * Define enterprise-wide IaC standards, module frameworks, and lifecycle management * Create solutions for automated provisioning for multi-environment and multi-account deployments * Ensure Terraform governance, security, and compliance controls CI/CD & DevSecOps Enablement * Design and govern enterprise CI/CD frameworks and reusable pipeline templates * Create solutions for Integration of CI/CD with Terraform, AWS services, and security tooling * Enable DevSecOps practices including automated testing, scanning, and approvals * Support advanced deployment strategies (blue/green, canary, rolling deployments) Python Automation & Cloud Engineering * Lead Python-based automation initiatives for cloud operations and platform engineering * Create solutions for automation for provisioning, compliance, monitoring, and remediation * Design serverless automation using AWS Lambda and event-driven architectures * Promote automation-first and self-service cloud platforms Security, Governance & Compliance * Embed security-by-design and zero-trust principles * Define IAM, network security, and data protection standards * Ensure compliance with enterprise, regulatory, and audit requirements * Implement logging, monitoring, and auditability across platforms Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement * Act as enterprise-level technical authority and design approver * Partner with senior stakeholders, product owners, and delivery leads * Mentor architects and senior engineers across teams * Drive architectural reviews, documentation, and decision forums Key Skills & experience: Core Technical Skills * Expert AWS architecture experience (VPC, IAM, EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, ECS/EKS, Route 53, CloudFront) * Terraform (expert level) - enterprise modules, remote state, policy-as-code * CI/CD platforms (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) * Strong Python automation skills (boto3, APIs, scripting, Lambda) * Deep understanding of cloud networking, security, and identity * Experience with container platforms (Docker, ECS, EKS) Experience * 13+ years in IT with 5-7+ years in cloud / solution / enterprise architecture roles * Proven experience designing enterprise-scale AWS platforms * Experience governing architecture across multiple teams and programmes * Strong background in DevOps and platform engineering ________________________________________ Desirable / Nice to Have * AWS Solutions Architect - Professional certification * TOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture certification * Kubernetes (EKS) advanced experience * Experience with FinOps and cost governance * Exposure to multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures ________________________________________ 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.

Cost Control Lead (SC Clearance) Nottingham (Hybrid - site-based, client + remote) Salary DOE + Training + Development + Pension + Life Insurance An excellent opportunity awaits a professional coming from a cost control background looking to take senior ownership across complex, high-profile defence programmes within a forward-thinking consultancy offering progression and real influence. This company is a growing digital and project controls consultancy operating across major infrastructure and secure defence environments, strengthening cost, planning and digital capability within highly regulated sectors. In this role you'll be embedded within a large-scale defence programme environment, leading cost control across one or more significant workstreams. You'll establish and maintain robust cost baselines, oversee forecasting, and ensure EVM discipline is applied properly. You'll analyse variance, identify cost risk early, and provide clear financial assurance to senior stakeholders. The working pattern is hybrid, typically 3 days on-site in Nottingham and 2 days remote. The ideal candidate will have significant cost control experience within defence, aerospace or similarly regulated environments. You'll be confident owning forecasting and variance analysis, comfortable operating within structured governance frameworks, and experienced briefing senior stakeholders. Strong EVM capability is essential, along with the ability to challenge assumptions where required. The right person must be eligible for SC clearance. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior cost professional who wants programme-level ownership within nationally significant defence work, influence over financial performance, and progression into broader project controls leadership as the consultancy grows. The Role: *Lead cost control across major defence programmes or portfolios *Establish and maintain cost baselines and forecasts *Oversee EVM performance and variance analysis *Identify cost risk and efficiency opportunities *Hybrid split - 3 days on-site in Nottingham, 2 days remote The Person: *Significant cost control experience within defence or regulated sectors *Strong EVM, forecasting and variance ownership capability *Comfortable briefing and influencing senior stakeholders *Experience operating within formal governance frameworks *Must be eligible for SC clearance Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts 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 and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The Opportunity As a DevSecOps Engineer, you'll help secure the digital services that support the day-to-day work of UK Parliament. Embedded within the Software Engineering team, you'll act as a security partner to developers - ensuring security is built into services from the start, not added at the end. Working across a bespoke Microsoft-focused environment including C#, .NET, .NET Core and .NET Framework, alongside MVC and Web API applications, SQL Server, RESTful APIs and Git-based workflows, you'll support teams in delivering secure, resilient software at pace. You'll provide practical guidance on secure design, code quality, and platform security, helping shift security expertise into every stage of the development lifecycle. Collaborating closely with engineering teams and cyber security specialists, you'll help strengthen DevSecOps practices across Parliament - influencing architecture, supporting testing activities, and promoting secure coding approaches that enable teams to deliver with confidence. If you enjoy working hands-on with engineers, solving real security challenges, and helping teams build secure services the right way from day one, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in a nationally significant environment. relevant experience across the bespoke technology stack (see above). Also, have a good understanding of cyber security principles as a whole, but especially as they relate to DevSecOps. security Integration: Ensure security is integrated into every stage of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), from initial design to deployment and maintenance automation: Implement and manage automation tools to streamline security processes, such as continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines vulnerability Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate security vulnerabilities in applications and infrastructure good knowledge and experience of delivering secure software products in a demanding environment. What You Need understanding of cyber and information security principles and how they underpin all digital activities, including an appreciation of cyber and information security functions / activities and how they mitigate likelihood and impact of cyber attacks, especially in a DevSecOps environment. demonstratable experience across C#, .NET, .NET Core and .NET Framework, web frameworks including MVC and Web API, SQL / SQL Server experience in best practice of securing both web applications and APIs, experience of configuring monitoring and proactive alerting tools based on security events, Git, abstracting code into core libraries and creating reusable components, debugging and systems analysis, knowledge of common vulnerabilities and threats. Experience of configuring CI/CD tooling and security best practice. strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to establish positive working relationships and influence and persuade at all levels. excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively. takes ownership of problems and proactively resolves technical problems, ensuring that technical solutions continue to meet business requirements. Takes full accountability for actions taken and decisions made. the ability to pass security clearance, backed by the right to work in the UK About The Team Protect the UK's democratic process working as part of Parliament's Engineering team, in close collaboration with the Cyber and Information Security team. The Cyber and Information Security threat to Parliament is a challenging one to meet, balancing security and transparency whilst protecting some very high-profile targets. Parliement's technical teams must remain switched on to geopolitical and domestic activity to protect its people, data and technology. About Us UK Parliament is steeped in history and tradition. It is an important part of UK life and we need to ensure as many people as possible can engage with its work. This is why we are at the start of a huge transformation programme powered by technology. The Parliamentary Digital Service (PDS) works with the House of Commons and the House of Lords with all their IT and digital needs. We are here to realise the digital ambitions of a modern Parliament and welcome you to join us in building a digital democracy. Our Package In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including but not limited to: generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 days in addition to bank holidays generous maternity pay policy up to 6 months full pay enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27% on-site gym, nursery, catering, post office, travel office and GP flexible options including hybrid working and family friendly policies How To Apply Please make sure you're clear on the requirements of the role. These can be found in the Job Description and Candidate Information Pack. You will need to upload your CV to show how you meet up to the first five criterion. Our application process is anonymous, so please remove any personal information from it. As part of the interview process, you'll take part in a live, discussion-led technical exercise (run in a paired programming style) focused on identifying common security misconfigurations, followed by technical questions with the panel. Apply By: Interviews: TBC : 25th + 26th March 2026 Format: Panel Interview (Remote) Our Culture For our people, we provide an amazing opportunity to bring their talents to an institution that sits right at the heart of society in the UK. We are helping to change UK Parliament and strengthen democracy. What matters here is your potential for growth and your commitment to playing your part in our ongoing success. We are passionate about providing an environment which promotes inclusion, diversity and equality. Regardless of your age, gender, ethnicity, beliefs or any of the other things that make you, you. We welcome applications from people who feel under-represented in the workforce. This includes those who may feel disadvantaged because of their socioeconomic circumstances.

Project Expeditor / Project Engineer OpportunityIntroduction We are seeking a skilled and motivated Project Expeditor / Project Engineer to join our client's team on a 3-month contract. Based in Stoke-On-Trent, United Kingdom, this exciting role involves supporting project delivery within the engineering and manufacturing sector, focusing on oil and gas applications. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a strong background in project engineering and expediting, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Key Skills Project Expediting: Proven ability to ensure timely delivery of materials and services to meet project timelines. Project Engineering Expertise: Solid experience in managing and coordinating complex engineering projects within the oil and gas sector. Mechanical and Engineering Knowledge: Strong technical background to support project requirements and resolve challenges. Customer-Focused Collaboration: Willingness to spend three days a week onsite with customers to drive successful project outcomes. Delivery-Oriented: Track record in managing all aspects of project delivery effectively and efficiently. Details & Requirements Location: Stoke-On-Trent, United Kingdom, with flexibility to work hybrid for part of the week. Duration: 3-month contract, starting mid-March. Contract Type: Outside IR35. Rate: £45-50 per hour. Apply Today If you are a skilled Project Expeditor / Project Engineer looking for an exciting challenge, we would love to hear from you! Join our client's team and make a significant impact on innovative projects in the oil and gas sector. Apply now and take the next step in your career journey. Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Progressive please visit Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

Software Engineer Frome, Somerset - Onsite £45,000 - £50,000 + Private Healthcare + 26 Days Holiday This is an excellent opportunity for a Software Engineer to join a specialised Avionics team. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on technical variety, ranging from high-level UI development to low-level embedded systems, and wants to see their code take flight in the real world. This company is a fast-growing aerospace R&D firm is a pioneer in autonomous aviation. They design, manufacture, and operate large-scale autonomous helicopters for both military and civilian markets. Operating with a "safety-first" culture and a small, highly experienced team, they offer a cutting-edge environment where innovation and robust engineering are at the heart of everything they do. In this varied role you will be responsible for the full software lifecycle, from initial brief to live deployment. You will develop software for Linux-based deployed systems, create intuitive user interfaces, and while not as heavily weighted, you will have the opportunity dive into firmware for embedded systems. A unique aspect of this position includes supporting in-person flight testing, allowing you to develop and refine avionics systems in a live, operational environment. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of delivering robust, safety-critical code without AI reliance. You should be highly proficient in Linux, Python and Java, while beneficial to also have experience with C/C++, coupled with a deep understanding of STM32 processors and hardware interfaces such as CAN, SPI, and I2C. Beyond technical ability, you must be a British Citizen with a valid driving licence. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that values work-life balance through a 9-day fortnight (every other Friday off). Beyond the technical challenge, you'll have the chance to work autonomously and travel both nationally and internationally. The Role: Managing the full lifecycle from the initial brief through to final deployment in service. Developing software for Linux-based deployed systems, user interfaces, and autonomy controls. Supporting live, in-person flight testing to refine avionics systems in a real-world environment. 5 days onsite in Frome The Person: Strong experience with Java, Python, Linux. Strong background in Linux-based systems, Raspberry Pi, and hardware interfaces like CAN and SPI. Beneficial to have experience with Firmware development (C/C++) Must be a British Citizen and hold a valid UK driving licence Reference Number: BBBH270583 Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts 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 and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Role Title: Payments Solution Architect Location: Knutsford Duration: 30/09/2026 Days on site: 2-3/week Rate INSIDE IR35 £500 PER DAY MUST BETHROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: A core banking solution architect with experience in Current account journeys including loans, account switching and is experienced with managing responsibilities for designing, developing, and implementing technology solutions for complex core banking & current account business problems, ensuring that systems are scalable, resilient, and secure. Solution Architect with domain expertise & experience in designing the solutions involving various payments/core/cards systems. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders across business and technology, owning the delivery of architecture for core banking programs, and guiding integration strategies-often balancing cloud adoption, automation, and compliance. Key responsibilities include: * Need associate with prior exp in Cards and Payments domain knowledge. of cards issuance and authorization journeys * Leading design and technical architecture for loans, savings/current accounts, current account switching & payments along with operational platforms with focus on scalability, resiliency, security, and regulatory compliance * Collaborating with project managers, product owners, and business analysts to align solutions with business requirements and risk controls for current accounts * Managing architectural governance: producing design artefacts for privacy, records management, and risk * Advising business and product teams, supporting technical delivery and innovation in the banking landscape *Evaluating and integrating vendor products, supporting systems strategy, and automating operational processes to reduce manual intervention Essential expertise: * Broad knowledge of the current account & core banking landscape, payment schemes, and architecture paradigms (cloud, APls, DevOps, security. * Experience with workforce planning tools, reporting platforms (Excel, PowerPoint, JIRA, Tableau, Confluence), and project delivery best practices * Strong stakeholder management, business acumen, and ability to influence strategy across multiple teams and business functions . Purpose: Drive consistent, innovative solutions that meet both strategic and operational goals for current account & core banking functions. 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.

Lead Project Planner - Defence (SC Clearance) Nottingham - Defence site (Hybrid - typically 3 days on-site) Salary (DOE) + Training + Development + Pension + Life Insurance An excellent opportunity awaits a programme-level defence planner ready to take ownership of integrated master scheduling and planning governance across complex, high-profile programmes within a growing consultancy offering genuine impact and progression This company is a growing digital consultancy operating across major infrastructure and defence environments, with a strong focus on the digital tools and technology they develop to strengthen project controls in highly regulated sectors. In this role you'll be embedded within a major, highly regulated defence programme, acting as the senior planning authority across multiple workstreams. You'll own the integrity of the Integrated Master Schedule, ensure risk is properly integrated into planning (not retrospectively applied), and provide senior stakeholders with a clear and reliable view of delivery confidence. This role is hybrid based 3 days on-site in Nottingham and 3 days remote. The ideal candidate will come from a background leading planning within defence or similarly regulated environments. You'll be confident overseeing programme-level schedules, establishing governance frameworks, conducting scenario modelling, and challenging assumptions where risk is building. Strong Primavera P6 capability is essential, alongside the credibility to brief and influence senior stakeholders. The right person must be eligible for UK security clearance and meet nationality requirements due to programme sensitivity. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior defence planner who has operated at programme level and wants real ownership and influence within high-profile, secure work, with progression into broader planning or project controls leadership as the consultancy grows. The Role : *Lead and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule across multiple workstreams *Set and uphold planning governance, standards and reporting frameworks *Integrate risk, dependencies and change into programme-level schedules *Conduct scenario modelling and schedule assurance reviews *Provide executive-level reporting and delivery confidence to senior stakeholders *Hybrid split - 3 days on-site in Nottingham, 2 days remote The Person: *Strong defence project planning background within complex, regulated environments *Proven experience leading Integrated Master Schedules at programme level *Comfortable challenging assumptions and influencing senior stakeholders *Strong commercial Primavera P6 experience *Experience mentoring or guiding junior planners *Must be eligible for UK security clearance (British National) Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts 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 and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Product Manager Competitive Salary + Bonus + Shares + Progression + Healthcare + International Travel Linlithgow - Hybrid Are you an experienced Product Manager with a track record of leading high-value, low-volume technology products from concept to delivery? This is an opportunity to take on an influential and strategic role within an established technology company delivering advanced hardware, software, and cloud-based solutions to global customers. Their products are technically sophisticated, commercially significant, and deployed in mission-critical environments where performance and reliability are essential. The business has built a strong reputation for delivering specialist, high-performance solutions to major network operators, equipment vendors, and technology providers worldwide. Their product portfolio combines deep engineering expertise with a strong commercial focus, creating high-impact solutions in niche, high-value markets. As Product Manager, you will operate at the intersection of engineering, commercial strategy, and customer engagement. You will lead structured discovery sessions with customers and partners, extract meaningful insight from complex inputs, and translate real-world challenges into clear product direction. This role requires strong judgement, analytical thinking, and the confidence to make data-informed decisions in environments where consensus is not always guaranteed. You will own the lifecycle of sophisticated, lower-volume products where each sale is strategically important, working closely with engineering, sales, and leadership teams to shape roadmap, positioning, and go-to-market strategy. The Role: Own and evolve a portfolio of high-value, low-volume technology products Lead customer discovery and translate insight into validated product strategy Drive cross-functional delivery from concept through launch Communicate clear decisions and rationale to technical and commercial stakeholders The person: Good years of experience in Product Management or closely related role Proven experience in managing high-value, low-volume technical products Ideally coming from a technical background (Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience) Strong analytical judgement - able to separate key signals from noise Reference Number: BBBH - 263584 Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts 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 and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Project Planner Manchester (Hybrid - site-based, client + remote) Salary DOE + Training + Development + Pension + Life Insurance An excellent opportunity awaits a Project Planner looking to work on major water and utilities capital programmes within a forward-thinking business offering variety, progression and development. This company is a growing digital consultancy supporting complex infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on the digital tools and technology they develop to strengthen project controls across regulated sectors. In this role you'll be embedded within key infrastructure programmes, supporting the coordination and management of project schedules. You'll work closely with the client, PMs and contractors to keep programmes aligned, track progress against baseline, and highlight risks or slippage. You'll review critical path, support change control, and ensure reporting gives a clear and accurate view of performance. The working pattern is hybrid, typically three days on site or in the office and two days from home. The ideal candidate will have planning experience across water, utilities, heavy civils or infrastructure. You'll be confident using Primavera P6 and/or MS Project, comfortable analysing schedules, and used to working alongside PMs, engineers and contractors. Utilities exposure within regulated capital environments is important. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Planner who wants exposure to major utilities projects, hands-on experience across live capital programmes, and the chance to work within a consultancy where digital capability is central to delivery. The Role: *Develop and maintain detailed capital project schedules *Integrate contractor programmes into a coordinated plan *Monitor baseline performance and review critical path *Support change control and assess schedule impact *Hybrid working split - 3 days client site/office in Manchester, two days remote The Person: *Planning experience within water, utilities, infrastructure or heavy civils *Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 and/or MS Project *Comfortable working with PMs, engineers and contractors *Organised, detail-focused, and confident communicating schedule updates clearly Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts 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 and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Product Manager Competitive Salary + Bonus + Shares + Progression + Healthcare + International Travel Belfast - Hybrid Are you an experienced Product Manager with a track record of leading high-value, low-volume technology products from concept to delivery? This is an opportunity to take on an influential and strategic role within an established technology company delivering advanced hardware, software, and cloud-based solutions to global customers. Their products are technically sophisticated, commercially significant, and deployed in mission-critical environments where performance and reliability are essential. The business has built a strong reputation for delivering specialist, high-performance solutions to major network operators, equipment vendors, and technology providers worldwide. Their product portfolio combines deep engineering expertise with a strong commercial focus, creating high-impact solutions in niche, high-value markets. As Product Manager, you will operate at the intersection of engineering, commercial strategy, and customer engagement. You will lead structured discovery sessions with customers and partners, extract meaningful insight from complex inputs, and translate real-world challenges into clear product direction. This role requires strong judgement, analytical thinking, and the confidence to make data-informed decisions in environments where consensus is not always guaranteed. You will own the lifecycle of sophisticated, lower-volume products where each sale is strategically important, working closely with engineering, sales, and leadership teams to shape roadmap, positioning, and go-to-market strategy. The Role: Own and evolve a portfolio of high-value, low-volume technology products Lead customer discovery and translate insight into validated product strategy Drive cross-functional delivery from concept through launch Communicate clear decisions and rationale to technical and commercial stakeholders The person: Good years of experience in Product Management or closely related role Proven experience in managing high-value, low-volume technical products Ideally coming from a technical background (Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience) Strong analytical judgement - able to separate key signals from noise Reference Number: BBBH - 269248 Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts 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 and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Project Planner (SC Clearance) Nottingham (Hybrid - site-based, client + remote) Salary DOE + Training + Development + Pension + Life Insurance An excellent opportunity awaits a Project Planner looking to work on complex defence programmes within a forward-thinking business offering variety, progression and development. This company is a growing digital consultancy operating across major infrastructure and defence environments, with a strong focus on the digital tools and technology they develop to strengthen project controls in highly regulated sectors. In this role you'll be embedded within defence programmes, supporting the coordination and management of detailed project plans. You'll work closely with client stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams to keep delivery aligned, monitor milestones, and integrate risk into the programme. You'll support planning reviews, contribute to governance forums, and ensure reporting is clear and accurate. The working pattern is hybrid, typically 3 days on-site in Nottingham and 2 days remote. The ideal candidate will have planning experience within defence or similarly regulated environments. You'll be confident using recognised planning tools, comfortable coordinating across multiple stakeholders, and experienced working within structured governance frameworks. The right person must be eligible for SC clearance. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Project Planner who wants exposure to high-profile defence programmes, hands-on involvement in complex regulated environments, and progression into senior project controls within a growing consultancy. The Role: *Develop and maintain detailed defence programme plans *Coordinate planning across multidisciplinary teams *Monitor milestones and ensure delivery alignment *Integrate and track programme risk *Hybrid split - three days on-site in the Midlands, two days remote The Person: *Planning experience within defence or regulated sectors *Experience supporting programme-level schedules *Confident working across multiple stakeholders on client site *Organised, detail-focused, and comfortable within governance frameworks *Eligible for SC Clearance Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts 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 and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Role Title: UX Designer Location: Manchester Duration: 6 MONTHS Work setup: 2 days onsite/week Rate INSIDE IR35 £375 PER DAY MUST BE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: Working within the UX Design team, the role is to support the continuous improvement of the digital user experience across the multiple digital channels. Help to define the interactivity and design on a variety of products, proposing solutions that balance user needs with business goals and technical capabilities. Driven by finding out how and why customers use our products, and be passionate about communicating these needs, proposing solutions to problems that excite and enthuse our customers. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: (Focus on the targets and outcomes aligning to the bank scorecard where applicable and ensuring a risk accountability is included in all roles) * Work across the entire lifecycle of a product, translating insights from research and analytics into concepts and solutions. * Working within a multidisciplinary team; partner with product owners, developers and business stakeholders to come up with solutions, driving vision and strategy for our products. Collaborate across the UX and content community to create and improve the bank's design system and practices. * Our users lead the way and their needs inform our solutions. You'll put the user at the centre of everything we do at the bank and champion their interests. * Rapidly sketch and prototype ideas as well as designing the finer details of an interaction or component. * Maintain knowledge of and adherence to all relevant regulatory requirements * Consumer Duty - Maintain knowledge of and adherence to all relevant regulatory requirements TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES: (Detail qualifications needed for the role) * Experience designing consumer focused digital projects. * Familiar with current design philosophies; Lean UX, Design Sprint, design thinking etc. * A strong communicator to help facilitate workshops and brainstorm initial design concepts. * Ability to create interactive prototypes using Figma or in the browser with HTML and CSS. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: (Detail the experience that is necessary to enable the incumbent to perform the role competently and effectively.) * Interface and interaction design. * Prototyping and wire framing. * Navigation and architecture. * Knowledge of IA solutions. * Knowledge in design software such as Figma * Be able to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation. * A current portfolio that reflects a strong understanding of online design. * BA in Graphic Design or related area. * A keenness to learn and develop. * Understanding/interests of new technologies. * Precise and high attention to detail. * Be commercially minded as well as editorially aware. * Be passionate about uses of design, research, content, architecture, usability and accessibility. * Worked in an agile environment. 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.