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Role Title: User Experience Engagement Lead Location: Reading - Hybrid 50/50 Duration: 11/09/2026 Rate inside Ir35 £519.10 MUST BE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: The User Experience Engagement Lead is responsible for understanding, measuring, and improving the end to end colleague experience across all Workplace Technology domains - Endpoint, Productivity, Identity & Access Management (IDAM), Hardware, and Collaboration. This role acts as the voice of the user within the technology organisation, ensuring that services are intuitive, accessible, and continuously improving. Through structured engagement, insight gathering, and targeted communication, the User Experience Engagement Lead helps each domain shape services that meet real user needs and drive adoption, satisfaction, and productivity. Key Responsibilities Expectations 1 User Insight & Experience Measurement * Lead the design, delivery, and analysis of user surveys, polls, and feedback loops across all Workplace Technology domains. * Map and maintain user experience journeys for Endpoint, Productivity, IDAM, Hardware, and Collaboration services. * Identify pain points, unmet needs, and opportunities for improvement through qualitative and quantitative insights. * Partner with domain owners to translate insights into actionable enhancements, backlog items, and service improvements. * Track experience trends over time and provide clear reporting to leadership and product teams. 2 Engagement & Communication * Develop and deliver communication campaigns that support awareness, adoption, and understanding of Workplace Technology services. * Create engaging content for Viva Engage, internal channels, and digital platforms to promote updates, tips, and success stories. * Tailor messaging to different user groups, ensuring clarity, accessibility, and relevance. * Support change and adoption activities for new features, tools, and service improvements. 3 Experience Advocacy & Collaboration * Act as a central point of coordination for user experience across all Workplace Technology domains. * Champion user‑centred design principles and ensure they are embedded in service lifecycle activities. * Facilitate workshops, listening sessions, and focus groups to deepen understanding of user needs. * Work closely with Product Managers, Service Owners, Support teams, and Communications to ensure a consistent, high‑quality experience. * Provide guidance on tone, messaging, and user‑friendly approaches to technical content. 4 Continuous Improvement * Maintain a clear view of experience‑related risks, dependencies, and improvement opportunities across domains. * Support the development of experience KPIs, success measures, and dashboards. * Contribute to the evolution of Workplace Technology's operating model, ensuring user experience is a core pillar. * Benchmark against industry best practice and bring fresh ideas for engagement, measurement, and communication. Please send latest CV 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.

Our client is looking for a Data Scientist/Engineer to work on an initial 6 month contract, Outside IR35. This would be working on a hybrid basis in Milton Keynes, and candidates would require an active DV clearance prior to starting the role. Key Qualifications * Must have proficient skills working on Large Language Models (LLMs). * Proficiency in evaluating, deploying and using on premise open source technology stacks. * Proficiency in Azure Cognitive Services, which includes Azure Language Service, Azure Text Analytics, Azure Speech Service, and other AI-related offerings. * A good understanding of OpenAI's GPT models and how it integrates with Azure services. This includes knowledge of GPT's capabilities, limitations, and available features. * Strong programming skills in Python for working with Azure services and data manipulation. * Good understanding of databases e.g. Postgres * Proficient knowledge of back-end programming languages like NodeJS, Python and/or Golang * Proficient knowledge on one of front-end technologies like React or Angular * Hands on technical Skills related to Backend development. * Experience with AWS and GCP is an added advantage. * Demonstrated Cluster Management knowledge and experience using platforms including - Kubernetes, Rancher, Helm, Docker * Familiarity with Figma for UI Mockups * Cloud certification at a developer or equivalent level is an added advantage. * Azure AI Certification or equivalent is an added advantage. * Familiarity with Data engineering and Machine learning models Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Oracle Developer Spalding - Hybrid (1 day a week on-site) £50,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Training + Hybrid This is an excellent opportunity for an Oracle Developer who has a strong understanding of PL/SQL and Fusion Cloud to join a business at an exciting time of growth. This role offers a varied and interesting position where you will have freedom to work on bespoke projects. This company are a leading digital consultancy, renowned for delivering IT solutions that are tailored to unique business requirements. They cover a range of areas from CRM systems to e-commerce platforms, delivering high-quality, reliable software. In this varied role you will be responsible for developing Oracle applications, collaborating with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical specifications. Equally, you will implement and customise Oracle solutions using OAF, Reports, and BI Publisher, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance. Lastly, you will provide ongoing technical support to customers and participate in testing & validation to maintain quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in Oracle application development where you can demonstrate expertise in PL/SQL and Oracle Fusion Cloud. Equally, showing clear knowledge of Oracle Integration Cloud and OAF is beneficial to the position and it would be desirable to have previous experience with Oracle SOA Suite. Lastly, familiarity with Agile development and Oracle qualifications are not essential but would be desired. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Oracle Developer looking for a role that will involve a variety of different tasks and brings the opportunity to work within a business that heavily invests in training for its staff. The Role: Develop and maintain Oracle applications Translate business requirements into technical specifications Implement and customise Oracle solutions Provide technical support and quality assurance The Person: Proven track record in Oracle application development Knowledge of CX Sales. Expertise in PL/SQL and Oracle Fusion Cloud Knowledge of Oracle Integration Cloud and OAF Familiarity with Agile development and Oracle certifications (desirable) Reference Number: BBBH267017 To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Tom McLaughlin at Rise Technical Recruitment This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed. 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.

Compliance to Network Service Framework (NS3) WAN migration to SDWANN (EAD / DIA underlay) Network sites: 2 resilience DC (connection to NNI), Cloud provider (AWS / Azure), SNOC, Client sites (HQ, medium, small branch sites, and remote users), Model Office site. Expected 3 Pilot sites. Client site LAN and WLAN refresh assurance of 3rd party supplier 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.

Infrastructure Designer 12 Month contract initially Based: Manchester/Hybrid. (2-3 days p/w onsite in Manchester) Rate: £400 - £450 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 Infrastructure Designer to join the team. Your Responsibilities: * Produce infrastructure design documentation based on a solution architecture to be implemented by a 3rd party supplier. * To coordinate accurate estimates for inclusion in end to end project costs and business cases and to assist with the estimates for the end-to-end IT costs of the Co-operative Bank. * Leadership within projects of technical resources and SMEs. * Input to infrastructure solution frameworks and patterns displaying awareness of external markets and suppliers, so that the best value for money and service is delivered. * Ensure that clear root cause is established for incidents impacting the deliverables of the Infrastructure CoE and that these issues are addressed. * Work with 3rd party supplier build teams, development and test environment leads to ensure that solutions implemented across the Bank project portfolio are compliant to design. * Involvement with 3rd parties to design product integration to existing / new solutions. * Act as a technical escalation point and convene troubleshooting teams to ensure rapid identification and resolution of infrastructure issues. * Provide design inputs to areas of expertise such as Mainframe, Networks, Wintel, Database or Connect:Direct. * Responsibility for producing and assuring design patterns. * Responsibility for producing and assuring Infrastructure Roadmaps. * Provide technical escalation point for production services. * Provide technical escalation point during build phase of new production services. Key Skills/knowledge/experience: * Extensive experience in VM Ware Platforms and Infrastructure Solutions, Networking Environments & Firewall Knowledge * Extensive expertise in leading infrastructure solution, design and process improvement activities within an IT operational environment which resulted in improved efficiency, performance and financial benefit. * Excellent communication and influencing skills for dealing with internal management and teams, liaison with business partners and customers and external IT service providers. * Excellent technical authoring skills Additional desirable technical skills: * Mainframe (CICS, COBOL, Objecstar, CA Datacom, VSAM etc.) * UNIX Environments (AIX, LINUX, Solaris etc.) * Wintel / Storage / Desktop Environments * Data Centre Hosting * Cloud Services and integration * Mobile and BYOD * Middleware and Integration (IBM Message Broker, DataStage etc.)" 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.

Role Summary The Construction Project Manager is responsible for the end‑to‑end delivery of 1-2 live construction projects, overseeing every phase from project launch to final handover. This is a client‑facing, site‑based role requiring strong leadership, technical construction expertise, and the ability to drive programme, quality, safety, and cost performance. The post holder leads site management teams, coordinates subcontractors and internal stakeholders, and represents the business professionally to clients and external partners. Key Responsibilities 1. Pre‑Construction & Project Setup Establish new projects using company processes, documentation, and standard templates. Produce a detailed construction programme aligned with contractual requirements. Prepare SHEQ documentation (including notices and construction phase plans) with support from project/site management. Work with the Quantity Surveyor to develop procurement schedules, review subcontractor proposals, and align prelim strategies. Input into design release schedules working with the design team. Arrange and lead project launch meetings, design coordination sessions, and subcontractor pre‑let meetings. Schedule and manage all required pre‑commencement surveys (e.g., dilapidations, drainage). Review planning, environmental, BREEAM, CCS, EPC/SBEM, and other compliance obligations. 2. On‑Site Project Management Monitor and update the construction programme weekly, taking corrective action when necessary. Oversee design development to ensure alignment with programme, specification, and contractual scope. Conduct regular site visits to assess progress, quality standards, and compliance. Prepare monthly project reports and present at internal project review meetings. Collaborate closely with the QS to manage procurement, cost, variations, and commercial risks. Maintain strong working relationships with clients, addressing issues promptly and proactively. Ensure statutory responsibilities, accreditations, and compliance (CCS, BREEAM, H&S) are met. Manage delay notices and maintain accurate site records to support entitlement claims. 3. Project Completion & Close‑Out Develop a completion programme with site/project managers. Ensure all documentation required for project completion is produced, checked, and delivered. Oversee compilation of O&M manuals, H&S files, and all project handover materials. Manage snagging activities from practical completion through to client handover. Ensure all company plant, equipment, and assets are correctly returned and recorded. 4. Leadership & People Management Determine site staffing needs and coordinate with senior leadership to resource the project. Foster strong collaboration between commercial, design, and construction teams. Promote teamwork, communication, and a positive work culture across site teams. 5. SHEQ Responsibilities Ensure all health, safety, environmental, and quality standards are maintained. Carry out site audits in line with company procedures. Identify non‑conformances and lead corrective and preventative actions. Monitor site activities to ensure they follow method statements, RAMS, and programmes. Promote a safe working environment and continuous improvement in SHEQ performance. Skills, Knowledge & Personal Attributes Technical Knowledge Strong understanding of construction methodologies, detailing, and site operations. Ability to interpret technical drawings and identify buildability concerns. Understanding of procurement processes, commercial interfaces, and contractual obligations. Knowledge of company and industry standards for Safety, Health, Environment & Quality. Leadership & Behavioural Attributes Ability to motivate, support, and lead site teams effectively. Collaborative team player who shares expertise and supports colleagues. Takes ownership, delivers on commitments, and meets deadlines consistently. Positive, solutions‑focused mindset with a proactive approach to problem‑solving. Strong communication, client engagement, and stakeholder management skills. Experience & Qualifications Essential Experience 10-15 years of varied construction experience, ideally across multiple project types. Strong background in managing full project lifecycles. Solid understanding of SHEQ legislation and its practical site application. Hands‑on experience producing and managing construction programmes. Proven ability to lead project teams and influence stakeholders. Desired Experience High IT literacy, especially with project management software and digital tools. Familiarity with BREEAM, CCS, EPC/SBEM or similar compliance frameworks. Essential Qualifications SMSTS certification. Professional construction management qualification or equivalent experience. 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 Computer Futures please visit Computer Futures, 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

Compliance to CNI Test schedules. Use of a Test Management toolset Network sites: DC fully resilient network solution (multiple sites) and WAN Build validation of each network device to CNI standard and Low Level Design. (Routers, Switches, Firewall, Load balancer, Proxy Server) Validate HLD / LLD design: Test Phases: Network Integration, Functional, Performance, Disaster Recovery, Operational Acceptance 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.

Role Title: Infrastructure Designer Location: Manchester Duration: 6 months Rate to inside IR35 £469.88 MUST BE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: * Produce infrastructure design documentation based on a solution architecture to be implemented by a 3rd party supplier. * To coordinate accurate estimates for inclusion in end to end project costs and business cases and to assist with the estimates for the end to end IT costs. * Leadership within projects of technical resources and SMEs. * Input to infrastructure solution frameworks and patterns displaying awareness of external markets and suppliers, so that the best value for money and service is delivered. * Ensure that clear root cause is established for incidents impacting the deliverables of the Infrastructure CoE and that these issues are addressed. * Work with 3rd party supplier build teams, development and test environment leads to ensure that solutions implemented across the Bank project portfolio are compliant to design. * Involvement with 3rd parties to design product integration to existing / new solutions. * Act as a technical escalation point and convene troubleshooting teams to ensure rapid identification and resolution of infrastructure issues. * Provide design inputs to areas of expertise such as Mainframe, Networks, Wintel, Database or Connect:Direct. * Responsibility for producing and assuring design patterns. * Responsibility for producing and assuring Infrastructure Roadmaps. * Provide technical escalation point for production services. * Provide technical escalation point during build phase of new production services. Knowledge, skills and experience required * Extensive experience in VM Ware Platforms and Infrastructure Solutions, Networking Environments & Firewall Knowledge * Extensive expertise in leading infrastructure solution, design and process improvement activities within an IT operational environment which resulted in improved efficiency, performance and financial benefit. * Excellent communication and influencing skills for dealing with internal management and teams, liaison with business partners and customers and external IT service providers. * Excellent technical authoring skills Additional desirable technical skills * Mainframe (CICS, COBOL, Objecstar, CA Datacom, VSAM etc.) * UNIX Environments (AIX, LINUX, Solaris etc.) * Wintel / Storage / Desktop Environments * Data Centre Hosting * Cloud Services and integration * Mobile and BYOD * Middleware and Integration (IBM Message Broker, DataStage etc.) Please send latest CV 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.

Role Title: Project Manager Location: Knutsford Duration: 30/04/2026 Work setup: 2-3 days onsite/week Rate inside IR35 £358 per day MUST BE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: Project Manager with deep experience in Agile methodologies and Change Management to lead strategic initiatives within the Banking and Financial Services domain. The role involves managing complex projects across digital banking, regulatory compliance, and operational transformation, ensuring successful delivery and stakeholder alignment in a fast-paced, regulated environment. Key Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end delivery of projects across retail banking, corporate banking, payments, or risk & compliance domains. Apply Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) to drive iterative delivery and continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers, and QA. Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation. Drive stakeholder engagement across business units, technology teams, and external vendors. Develop and execute change management strategies to support adoption of new systems, processes, or regulatory changes. Ensure compliance with banking regulations (e.g., RBI, SEBI, Basel III) and internal governance standards. Facilitate Agile ceremonies, retrospectives, and workshops to build agile maturity. Track and report project performance using dashboards and KPIs aligned with business outcomes. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, IT, or related field (MBA or PMP preferred). 5+ years of project management experience in the banking or financial services industry. Strong experience in Agile delivery and enterprise-level change management. Certifications such as PMI-ACP, CSM, SAFe Agilist, or Prosci Change Practitioner. Familiarity with banking systems (e.g., core banking, loan origination, digital channels). Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills. Proficiency in tools like Jira, Confluence, MS Project, and Power BI. Preferred Skills: Experience in digital transformation, fintech integration, or regulatory change programs. Understanding of financial products and services (e.g., credit, payments, wealth management). Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies. Ability to manage vendor relationships and third-party integrations. Please send latest CV 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.

full stack developer with skills in: Node. JS Hapi, JS Mongo DB AWS S3 AWS IAM This role is predominantly remote and outside IR35 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.

Role Title: Performance Test Engineer Location: Milton Keynes Duration: 30/04/2026 Days on site: 2/week Rate INSIDE IR35 £250 per day Role Description: Design and implement performance test plans and scripts for end-to-end business flows. * Execute load tests to simulate expected user volumes and spike tests to assess system behavior under sudden traffic surges. * Monitor system resources (CPU, memory, disk I/O) during test execution to identify bottlenecks. * Analyse performance metrics and generate detailed reports with recommendations for optimization. * Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to resolve performance issues and improve system architecture. * Establish performance benchmarks and acceptance criteria in alignment with business SLAs. * Continuously update testing methodologies and tools to align with industry standards and project needs. * Ability to interpret performance test results and suggest architectural improvements * Experience with CI/CD integration and automated performance testing pipelines. * Familiarity with cloud platforms and virtualization environments. * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. * Testing Tools: Any performance tool * Monitoring Tools: atleast exp in one * Languages: Java, Python, SQL Please send latest CV 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: Financial Planning & Analysis Manager Until end of April 2026 Belfast Location (London 2nd choice) 3 days office - 2 days WFH Inside IR35 This role plays a significant and central part of ensuring the business success of UK Sales & Commercial, delivering financial planning and strategy to shape commercial decision making that enhances the sustainable profitable revenue growth across a range of products and services, in both the medium and long term. The role entails the following activities: * Management on the planning processes across UK Sales & Commercial finance, identifying and driving governance improvement opportunities * Management on producing multiple presentational packs with analysis and understanding for the UK S&C LT * Drive financial analysis and insight to support the Commercial & Operations teams * Management of the Medium Term Planning (MTP) process and Monthly Forecasting Process * Management of the Month End process * Adhoc analysis to drive business improvement on areas such as cost etc.. What you'll be doing The skills you'll need * Coordinating, managing and building key commercial and strategic financial P+L forecasts (Outlooks and MTPs) on a rolling basis. * Coordinating and managing the month end process * Leading on the Medium Term Plan annual process ensuring engagement with all relevant stakeholders, quality output is produced, and delivery within the required timelines * Produce meaningful finance presentation material for the month end analysis, leadership team and UK S&C reporting to Business * Enusre the smooth running of the Outlook updates required and population into Value Driver Tree (VDT) * Building and executing plans to deliver projects within the finance team * Help to business partner the Commercial and Operations teams, ensuring alignment on insight, plans and initiatives going forwards. * Liaise with UK Business Centre, UK S&C Finance Leads and the GFSS Team * Ad-hoc analysis and material presentation as and when required * Either Professional Accountancy Qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA etc) * Good spreadsheet modelling and analysis skills * Experience of using forecasting tools * Ability to own and deliver results * Ability to work with & align key stakeholders across multiple business functions * Creative thinking and innovation * Constantly challenging the status quo; continually seeks out best practice * Ability to convey the complex in a simple and meaningful manner * Good influencer and strong communicator and ability to build relationships across all levels of the organisation * Awareness of how the role contributes to the strategic aims of the business Please send latest CV 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.

***SC CLEARED** Service Designer 6 Month contract initially Based: Remote - Max 1 days per month onsite 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 Service Designer to join the team. Key Responsibilities: Service designers are interested in what users are trying to do, service systems and processes, and the structure of the organisations that deliver them and user journeys. Service designers work by looking at the wider picture, thinking about how to connect products and services to creative a seamless experience for customers (products, people, parts of the organisation) and identify opportunities for areas of improvement which then require support from wider teams to implement. Create effective partnerships with stakeholders, define and deliver work that creates lasting value and ensures projects achieve their goals through effective discovery, ideation and design right through to delivery and measuring impact. Able to review a journey from start to finish which extends outside of Digital, a Service Designer is able to provide an end to end view of a products or service without reliance from other teams. This creates a unique perspective that is not held by anyone else in the business but real customers experience every day. * Able to work independently and manage their service design projects and problem statements whilst feeding in their activity to the broader Service Design team. * Build strong relationships with stakeholders and competently present back to them at all levels required. Have confidence pushing back when colleague's views do not align with the project goals or user needs and escalating to the Service Design Lead when required. * Conducting Service Discovery to identify and deliver high-quality, user-centered products and services * Create prototypes to demonstrate ideas and how to improve services * Research the problem space - working with the wider UX team including the research team to form and test ideas, designs and solutions with the needs of real people in mind. Working with user groups to identify business insights. Communicate findings into actionable steps for other stakeholders and teams, ensuring the highest standards are reached and insights can be identified and used. * Design and deliver engaging workshops for our teams, customers and stakeholders. * Enable the business focus around customer journey maps and service blueprints to understand how products/services work currently and defining the biggest gaps to develop how they should work in future * Ideation & critical thinking: Generation of appropriate ideas and effective critique. Help teams understand and improve their creative capability. * Think holistically a when designing a product or service, while being detail oriented and delivery focus * Adhering to regulations including Consumer Duty, demonstrating focus on delivering good customer outcomes through consideration of what's the right thing to do for the customer. * Hold the confidence to raise concerns and challenges to colleagues and senior stakeholders to advocate our user's experience and making good business decision outcomes. Key Skills & Experience: * Usability moderating (all types, particularly one-on-one) * Experimental design * Test method selection * Statistical/qualitative/quantitative analysis * Presentations (verbal and written) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED * Degree in UX or relevant subject and/or solid experience in a Service Designer position * Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and oral * Excellent relationship skills - able to operate effectively with internal stakeholders and with external suppliers and partners * Experience of effective time management of self * Ability to review and prioritise workload whilst managing delivery expectations and deadlines appropriately * Influence appropriate research methods to assure required outcomes * High level of customer focus and understanding of customer needs * Ability to user test moderating (all types, particularly one-on-one) * Ability to conduct participant recruiting/screener creation for research * Able to execute and analyse usability test sessions * An understanding of agile development environments and how others work within User Experience teams such as designers and developers * Demonstrable ability to take initiative and seek out opportunities to innovate and create effective change * Precise and high attention to detail * Be passionate about uses of information architecture/usability/accessibility. * Experience within a research and digital environment. * Uses strategic insight and aligns user research activities to inform decision making and action. This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. 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.

***SC CLEARED*** User Researcher 6 Month contract initially Based: Remote/Max 1 day per month 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 User Researcher to join the team. The User Experience Researcher will be primarily responsible for management of the research team. Implementation and management of research processes. Overseeing and assigning appropriate workloads (sprint planning) and ensuring the team is working efficiently and in line with the SME priorities. Providing roadmaps and timelines of completion for project work with strategic insight. Supervision and collaboration on; designing, conducting, analysing, and reporting on user-centered design research and usability testing for the channels, including identification of user needs and goals, task and workflow modeling, ethnography and persona development as well as rapid iterative usability testing, and more formal, in-depth testing. A successful Senior User Experience Researcher must be able to mentor and manage a team of UX professionals and work without supervision on multiple concurrent projects. Key Responsibilities: As a User Researcher you will be accountable for: ? Managing the User research team and assume responsibility for outputs/deliverables ? Working alongside the Digital Performance & Optimisation Lead to define, implement and champion user centered design strategy and processes ? Ownership of the SME Customer Research Panel - recruitment, engagement and controls ? Designing and conducting usability research both online and in the field and provide recommendations for improvement ? Serve as a member of a team that acts as a 'repository' of research-based usability knowledge ? Work with project Stakeholders and team members to test business requirements using the most appropriate method ? Lead, develop and motivate the User Research Team ? Determine user needs by conducting in-depth analysis across a range of research practices ? Work with Designers & Content Designers to test proposed look & feel initiatives, working together to develop the most appropriate solution for customers ? Manage and develop other researchers to assure and improve research practice ? Lead moderated user testing and workshops. ? Observe UX Team conducting user testing and workshops to ensure done in a complaint and effective way, providing feedback as appropriate ? Promote user centered design principles and best practice across Digital, SME and the Bank - developing a culture of research first ? Conduct in-house research to test new product and concept developments (including user requirements gathering and early stage concept and prototype testing, and other approaches to ensure the user need is fully understood in the service design) ? Consumer Duty - Maintain knowledge of and adherence to all relevant regulatory requirements Key Skills & Experience: ? Usability moderating (all types, particularly one-on-one) ? Experimental design ? Test method selection ? Statistical/qualitative/quantitative analysis ? Presentations (verbal and written) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: ? Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and oral ? Excellent relationship skills - able to operate effectively with internal stakeholders and with external suppliers and partners ? Proven experience of mentorship and management skills ? Proven experience of effective time management of self and others ? Ability to impact assess workload and manage delivery expectations and deadlines appropriately ? Choose appropriate methods and advise on application of research methods to assure best practice ? High level of customer focus and understanding of customer needs ? Experienced in usability test moderating (all types, particularly one-on-one) ? Participant recruiting/screener creation ? Proven experience of managing, executing and analysing usability test sessions ? Proven experience of working in an agile development environment with User Experience teams, designers and developers to create new digital products and services ? Demonstrable ability to take initiative and seek out opportunities to innovate and create effective change ? Precise and high attention to detail ? Be passionate about uses of information architecture/usability/accessibility. ? Experience within a research and digital environment. ? Uses strategic insight and aligns user research activities to inform decision making and action. This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. 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.

ROLE:Service Capacity Manager LOCATION : Basingstoke , Full time onsite CLEARANCE REQUIRED: DV LEVEL RATE : £ 600 PD ,Inside IR35 Your role This role requires High Level clearance . We are looking for an experienced Capacity Manager to join a support team based in Basingstoke to ensure VMware based infrastructure capacity meets current and future business needs in a cost-effective, reliable, and scalable manner. In this role, you will ensure the effective management of service operations, adherence to SLAs, and continuous improvement of IT service performance. The ideal candidate has a strong capacity management background, deep knowledge of ITIL practices, a strong understanding of VMware infrastructure Capacity and a proven ability to manage service teams and client expectations in a dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities - Oversee end-to-end delivery of Capacity Management services across infrastructure, support functions and close collaboration with the customer. - Own and execute the ITIL Capacity Management process, including Business, Service, and Component Capacity Management. - Develop and maintain capacity plans, forecasts, and models for VMware environments. - Monitor service performance metrics, analyse trends, forecast capacity allocation and consumption. - Identify capacity risks, constraints, and performance bottlenecks before they impact services. - Drive service improvement initiatives based on capacity data, customer feedback, and technology developments. - Coordinate with internal IT teams (e.g., infrastructure, development, support) to resolve issues and implement improvements. Your experience - Strong experience managing Capacity - Strong understanding of IT service management frameworks (ITIL v3 or v4 certification preferred). - Experience with VMware infrastructure capacity Management. - Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and conflict resolution skills. - Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. - Experience managing cross-functional teams in a complex technical environment. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Programme Director: Target Start Date: ASAP Target End Date: Six months contract Rate: Inside IR35 Location of role: Basingstoke, London and other sites as needed Location requirement: On site 5 days a week Clearance Required: DV Working Pattern: Monday - Friday Brief overview on the role/project: As a Programme Director, you will take responsibility for the improvement programme for one of our major programmes .The successful person will need to demonstrate strong leadership; establish pragmatic relationships with key customers; as well as drive our colleagues, our internal stakeholders within the supporting enabling services and the wider UK delivery community towards consistent delivery excellence. Mandatory skills: - Provides strong leadership and guidance to programme and project teams as well as setting strategic direction and vision. - Supports personal and professional development within programme team/s and wider community. - Directs the management of the business and overall Portfolio risk. - Ensures the production of effective mitigation plans and risk assessments so that timescales and overall Portfolio / programme / project costs are understood and underwritten by all the relevant stakeholders. - Experienced Programme Manager (large complex programs and ideally at portfolio level). - Strong senior customer / stakeholder management (internal / external). - Strong governance and control (financial/risk/issues/dependency management). - Finds solutions / thinks out of the box. - Strong communicator and experience with working under pressure Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.