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Kitchen Porter

Cambridge University Press & Assessment
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Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Job Title: Kitchen Porter Salary: £21,900 - £25,950 Location: Cambridge Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week C ore hours are Monday to Friday (sociable hours) Are you looking for a career in the catering industry? We are currently looking for a Kitchen Porter for our busy site in Cambridge. This is an exciting opportunity for a Kitchen Porter to join a dynamic and customer-focused catering team, working to deliver excellent service to all Cambridge University Press & Assessment staff, guests and visitors. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role As a Kitchen Porter you will assist with the day to day running of the stores and logistics, ensuring that data related to the stores are accurate. You will ensure the highest standards are maintained to continue to keep our customer satisfaction. You will be responsible for maintaining our extremely high Health & Safety standards. You will be responsible for maintaining the daily cleaning of the kitchen and stores Additional duties include: Assist Senior Kitchen Porter with receiving & storing deliveries. Maintaining a high standard of food hygiene and cleanliness. Work with catering staff to set up servery and display counters. Ensure all our areas and catering equipment are clean at all times. Training on our cleaning procedures will be given, to maintain our high standards. About you The ideal candidate will have experience in working in a busy catering or hospitality environment, ideally some with somekitchen porter experience, however this is not essential. We are looking for an enthusiastic team player with a positive attitude whilst working in a pressured environment. For further information on the role, please refer to the Job Description at the end of this page. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: Group personal pension scheme Discretionary annual bonus Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Green travel schemes 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays We will consider any work arrangements if you wish to work flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis. With a closing date for applications being Sunday 26th January 2025 , however, this is a rolling campaign, and therefore we will conduct trail shifts as and when candidates apply. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. C ambridge University Press & Assessment is unable to issue sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route for this role as it does not meet the minimum skill and/or salary requirements. Why join us. Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where everyone has a voice, and where we learn continuously to improve together. Ensuring that everyone feels they belong is essential to who we are, and to the contribution we make to society and our planet. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities. #LI-SP1

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Solution Lead

Cambridge University Press & Assessment
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Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Job Title : Solution Lead Salary: £65,300 - £87,350 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid Contract: Permanent Join Cambridge University Press & Assessment as a Solution Lead to design, develop, and implement IT solutions. This role requires technical expertise, leadership, and strategic thinking. Be part of a top academic publisher and assessment organisation. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the Role As a Solution Lead, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and implementing comprehensive IT solutions that align with our business strategies. You will guide initiatives from conception to completion, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and cost-effective. You will nurture and lead a diverse team of Development Leads, DevOps Leads, Technical Leads, QA Leads, and SRE Leads, with approximately 5+ direct reports with possible indirect reports. Key Responsibilities: Architect and Design Solutions : Lead the design and architecture of IT solutions in collaboration with solution architects. Requirement Analysis : Gather and analyse requirements from stakeholders, translating them into technical specifications. Promote Best Practices : Encourage innovation and efficiency by promoting best practices in solution design and development. Stay Updated : Keep abreast of the latest industry trends and technologies, integrating them into our solutions where appropriate. Team Management : Oversee recruitment, training, performance management, and other HR activities for your team, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. Development of team members (e.g. upskilling/re-skilling on newer technologies) Collaboration : Work closely with other Solution Leads, Delivery Leads, Enterprise and Solution Architects as well as Senior Leadership for technical guidance and transformational activities. Working within and developing Guilds for other solution leads. About You Technical Expertise : 10+ years in a technology role or equivalent degree and previous line management. Proficient in cloud migration, API integrations and / or AI certifications. Stakeholder Management : Ability to foster effective relationships with delivery leads, project managers, and a wide range of stakeholders. Problem-Solving Skills : Innovative problem-solving abilities and meticulous work delivery. Leadership Skills : Strong leadership skills, including recruitment and performance management. Industry Experience : Extensive professional IT industry experience, with proficiency in Agile methodologies. Partner Management : Experience managing partners and third-party relations. Take Accountability : Takes accountability for their delivery, whilst enablers others and driving success of delivery through our people. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 50%-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 14th February although we may close it earlier if suitable candidates are identified. Interviews are scheduled to take place shortly after the campaign closes. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Ca mbridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identityand sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities. #LI-SW1

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Platform Monitoring and Controls Engineer

BAE Systems
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Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Job Title: Platform Monitoring and Controls Engineer Location: Filton, Bristol; or Scotstoun, Glasgow. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Up to £60,000 depending on qualifications and experience What you'll be doing: Taking a leading role in the delivery of key Platform Monitoring and Control (PM&C) scope as part of a multi-disciplinary team Working with stakeholders at various levels across the Hunter Programme Providing specialist engineering expertise to review supplier deliverables and resolve technical issues Developing, maturing, and integrating the controls and monitoring design solution into the Wholeship Platform Design, both functionally and physically Supporting the PM&C team in Australia in resolving technical queries with UK counterparts and the supplier, and representation of PM&C to UK program stakeholders Liaising with project management and supply chain stakeholders, providing technical support for supplier engineering change proposals Your skills and experiences: Essential: Experience working on complex system design within a Marine or Defence environment Previous experience in the initial stages of the design lifecycle Ability to work autonomously and liaise with stakeholders at various levels Desirable: Proven capability in the design of Control Monitoring and/or Instrumentation Systems Large scale complex programme experience Experience in complex physical and functional integration of systems Knowledge of other combat system equipment and/or knowledge of auxiliary, electrical or HVAC systems Applicants should ideally be Degree qualified or have equivalent experience, likely to be in a technology, engineering, science or IT related discipline. Applicants should be a Chartered Engineer or hold another equivalent professional registration with a relevant institution Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Platform Monitoring and Control (PM&C) team: Join our dynamic team and become a key player in developing, designing, and integrating the cutting-edge control and monitoring systems for our state-of-the-art Hunter Class Frigate. These vital systems ensure our vessels meet stringent customer requirements and operate seamlessly for their crews. Collaborate with suppliers to develop tailored designs, implement innovative product changes, and integrate advanced hardware and software solutions into the Australian ship's platform. You'll navigate a vast array of physical and functional interfaces, working alongside diverse stakeholders in this thrilling international program. This role offers opportunities for professional growth, networking, and the excitement of contributing to a large-scale, complex program which is providing vital capability to the future of the Royal Australian Navy.

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Systems Engineer

BAE Systems
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Coventry, England, United Kingdom

Job Title: Senior/Principal Engineer - Systems Engineering (Process, Governance & Assurance) Location: Coventry. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing: Provide specialist knowledge and subject matter expertise in the development of engineering Processes. Identify the need for, develop, communicate, and maintain processes supporting the entire engineering lifecycle Understand and articulate the impact of their processes on other areas of the functional and wider business. Along with understanding and articulating the role of Governance within and beyond Engineering Conduct independent Assurance activities to ensure design proving evidence is comprehensive, captured within the correct tools and documentation and has been endorsed by the appropriate level of authority Support the development of estimates for the scope of work and resources required to deliver it in order to support bids, proposal development and project planning activities from a Process, Governance and Assurance perspective Support the documentation of domain knowledge of Process, Governance and Assurance and be able to pass on information and expertise in order to help grow the knowledge base within appropriate business teams Provide technical guidance to other engineers and support the engineering management team in planning and controlling specialist activities that relate to Process, Governance & Assurance Your skills and experiences: Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in a STEM-related field Extensive experience and expertise in Process, Governance, and Assurance practices, preferably within the defence sector Familiarity with the engineering lifecycle, including direct experience in one or more phases in a Systems Engineering role, as well as an understanding of the broader engineering process A strong technical understanding of how your work in the Process, Governance and Assurance role contributes to the overall product, platform, or programme Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Platform Complex Systems (PCS) team: The PCS team is tasked with defining, implementing and managing original ways of working within a multi-disciplined environment to deliver complex, software-intensive systems for the BAE Systems Submarines, Dreadnought Programme. Your role will be to undertake Process, Governance and Assurance (PG&A) initiatives to enable the effective and efficient delivery of the engineering products for PCS throughout the engineering lifecycle. BAE Systems Submarines is experiencing a period of significant growth and we are now actively recruiting a variety of roles and specialisms to support our ongoing submarines programs which is critical to delivering our national endeavour. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 6th February 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-SC1 #LI-Hybrid

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Principal Engineering Manager

AWE
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£62,020-80k
Aldermaston, England, United Kingdom

AWE is now looking for a Principal Engineering Manager, with both project-facing and operational experience, who can contribute to the success of our new capabilities at Principal Engineer level, as part of a wider leadership team. We're embarking on a large construction programme of complex, high-hazard facilities and pre-operational engineering teams are being formed to prepare for handover of the new buildings - ensuring that they transition into operation as smoothly as possible. Location: Aldermaston, Berkshire Package: £62,020 - £80,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience) This will give you the opportunity to: Represent the Engineering (Production & Assets) organisation at the concept and detailed design stages, influencing to ensure that the buildings and processes delivered are supportable for their demanded availability Develop and deliver the Asset Engineering, Production Engineering and Maintenance Delivery resource plans for new facilities, leading these teams as their members are recruited and ensuring that construction and commissioning activities are exploited for knowledge transfer Engage with the leaders of the other supporting functions as part of the operational readiness process We are particularly interested to hear from candidates with experience in some, or all of the following: Previous experience leading multi-discipline teams through the engineering lifecycle Asset management and reliability engineering experience Ability to articulate technical complexities to a range of stakeholders Previous experience of delivering a reliability engineering / maintenance capability in a highly-regulated environment An understanding of and ability to apply legislation and standards relevant to safety within engineering Excellent interpersonal, engagement, leadership and presentation skills Willingness and aptitude to develop less experienced engineers Degree qualification in an engineering discipline or proven experience Professional registration at IEng or CEng level or equivalent experience Why AWE? As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with a generous 270 hours (including Bank Holidays) of annual leave 9 day working fortnight - every other Friday off and possibility of flexible working hours (role dependent) A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (up to 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution) Free on-site parking Life Assurance Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending Relocation assistance (terms & conditions apply) Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to work in radiologically-designated areas.

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Senior Communications Advisor

BAE Systems
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£54,793-60,326
Preston, England, United Kingdom

Job title: Senior Communications Advisor Location: Warton, Lancashire - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £54,793 - £60,326 (Depending on skills and experience) What you'll be doing: Supporting all aspects of the Future Combat Air Systems (FCAS) external communications campaign, including media relations, events, and content development for external use Supporting the creation of FCAS content for use across digital and social channels Providing support to the wider communications team in the development of evergreen content for use on our digital and social media platforms and channels Building and maintaining good working relationships with colleagues across Air and Team Tempest partners Ensuring a digital-first approach in all communications and enhanced use of video and digital communications Monitoring media coverage and effectiveness of external communications, and preparing reports Supporting other communications activities from time to time as requested by External Communications Director The role will require some UK domestic and occasional international travel Your skills and experiences: Essential: A recognised PR or journalism or equivalent qualification (e.g. CIPR, CIM) and a level of education within communications related discipline or considerable work experience in an appropriate role Good communication and diplomacy skills (including verbal and written communications skills) with effective communication and collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners Have media relations or journalist experience, and show evidence of delivering successful media coverage and maximising share of voice Have strong journalist relationships both in the UK and internationally Understand core principles and techniques of media relations and campaign communications Creative and able to devise content that delivers positive impact Ability to work to deadlines and achieve targets Supporting reputation management activities Desirable: Experience of working in large, complex organisations with a broad range of stakeholders and be able to influence people at different levels Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Air Sector Communications Team: The Air Sector Communications Team plays a vital role in promoting and protecting the reputation of the BAE Systems' Air Sector. Within this dynamic team, the External Communications team focuses on delivering high-impact external communications strategies, working closely with media outlets, international partners, and business development teams. This role, supporting the external communications activities for the Future Combat Air Systems programme, includes media relations, thought-leaderships, exhibitions and VIP visits and will work closely with a range of internal and external colleagues including the wider Air Sector Communications Team, Business Development, and international colleagues and partners, to manage the reputation of the FCAS programme and promote the company's position. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 7th February 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Facility Engineer - Operational Technologies

AWE
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Aldermaston, England, United Kingdom

Facility Engineer - Operational Technology Location : Reading/Basingstoke area Package : £37,860 - £50,000 (depending on suitability) AWE is now recruiting for Facility Engineers to join a multi-discipline service delivery function and be responsible for providing expertise in disciplines such as software configuration, SMART instruments and disaster recovery, whilst considering cyber security aspects. Why work at AWE as a Facility Engineer? As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: · 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work. · In addition, 208 hours of holiday each year (equal to at least 25 days leave) plus Bank Holidays. · Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). · Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. · Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. · Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. · Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). · Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. · Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. What will you be doing as a Facility Engineer? You will be part of a specialist team within a multi-discipline service delivery function and will be responsible for providing expertise in disciplines such as software configuration, SMART instruments and disaster recovery, whilst considering cyber security aspects. Within this position you will: · Act as the intelligent customer for AWE with regards to OT as part of the Operational Technology team · Providing technical consultancy to maintainers, facility engineers, project managers and commissioning teams · Develop, maintain and update Policies and Procedure for use within the team and wider areas · Working across a range of plant, facilities and systems within the sites in both production and research environments in support of the UK nuclear deterrent · Identifying technical issues, evaluating options and providing solutions within the bounds of individual technical competence, seeing tasks through to satisfactory conclusion We'd love to hear from Facility Engineer's with experience in some, or all of the following: · Working in an Operational Technology Engineering role or supporting OT equipment · Diagnosing faults on OT/PC based systems and installing/replacing hardware/software to resolve the issue · SCADA and PLC / BMS / DCS systems and developing or modifying software for them · Industry standard packages such as Step7, TIA Portal, WinCC, Unity Pro, Wonderware, RSLogix etc · Software engineering techniques and design for maintenance principles · Configuration control of software on operational plant & equipment · Cyber security practices for OT systems and why relevant Important things you need to know: · You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. · We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process. Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

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Computing Infrastructure Team Leader

BAE Systems
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£52,426-60k
Preston, England, United Kingdom

Job Title: Computing Infrastructure Team Leader Location: Warton We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £54,793 - £60,326 (Commensurate with skills and experience What you'll be doing: Both working as part of a team and individually, develop and maintain all aspects of the computing infrastructure for the Synthetic Training Devices. Managing and motivating a small team of Systems and Software Engineers to: Define, derive and maintain requirements using DOORS Define, derive and maintain subsystem design documentation Develop, integrate and test all aspects of the computing infrastructure utilising a range of typical IT tools but also tailored and specialised simulation approaches and techniques Agree to and work to timescales, clearly understanding and providing regular feedback of progress and achievement Communicate effectively both within the team and to the engineering manager, identifying early potential risks, seeking clarification and direction Ensure that a good working knowledge of Aircrew Training Simulation Systems related product deliverables is maintained and that an awareness of interface points and dependencies within the wider team is established Ensure engineering backlog and achievement is managed through the JIRA toolset. Support estimate generation, establishing repeatable and standardised work breakdown structures supported by the CID Engineering Manager Your skills and experiences: Essential: A degree in a STEM subject or equivalent relevant experience. This may include professional qualifications in related toolsets. The ability to work diligently as part of a large and complex organisation Able to manage and motivate a small to medium sized team, as well as having a positive attitude towards continuous improvement and development of our people, processes and technology Highly effective communication skills and a proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement. Experience in some software management techniques and toolsets such as Agile and the suite of Atlassian toolsets - JIRA, BitBucket, Confluence etc. is highly desirable Desirable: The ability to articulate information at different levels of detail for different audiences Any technical knowledge or experience of medium to large scale enterprise IT or Operational Technology based systems Any previous experience of knowledge of the working of Typhoon simulators and the synthetic training department Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Synthetic & Training Engineering Products Team: An exciting opportunity exists for an ambitious and self-confident Engineer within the Synthetics & Engineering Products Team to take an active role in the development and on-going support of High-Fidelity Synthetic Training Devices. The CID team are responsible for designing, developing, integrating, testing and on-going support (including patching) for all aspects of the Synthetic Training Devices computing infrastructure and networks. The training devices infrastructure utilises a range of operating systems, applications and tools, some common within a typical IT domain and others more specialised in nature. The scope of responsibility includes development and reference capabilities at Warton but also delivering and supporting RAF bases in Coningsby and Lossiemouth as well as our export customers in Qatar and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will be a proactive, self-motivated person who has strong people management skills with a good solid technical background. You will need the ability to manage and support your team members in the development and delivery of the solution and will require effective communication skills and have a proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement. There is the possibility of working on company business domestically and abroad in support of the training devices. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks Closing Date: 9th February 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Well-established and trusted by the tech community in France, Free-Work attracts over half a million visits per month. It is a user-friendly, community-oriented, and data-driven platform dedicated to supporting IT specialists with their professional journeys.

Free-Work provides a wide range of innovative tools and resources, from tips and advice to jobs and discounts.

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Free-Work is an IT and Tech community where professionals come to share their expertise, experience, and advice, as well as a wealth of information about IT freelancing and the tech job market.

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The UK IT Job Market

The UK IT market has some unique characteristics compared to other job sectors. It is constantly evolving alongside the rapid development of new technologies and programming languages.

The market is also significantly impacted by changes in work patterns and broader societal shifts, such as the emergence of previously unknown roles like "psydesigner" or "ethicist" linked to the rise of artificial intelligence and machine learning.

A Growing Sector

According to the Opteamis barometer on IT market trends, this industry is experiencing consistent growth at a rate well above the national average.

It is also one of the few sectors where demand often exceeds supply. Some professions face a real talent shortage, particularly in areas like:

  • AI
  • Data science
  • Cybersecurity
  • Platforms and tools like JIRA and GIT, which are regularly in the top 5 most demanded technologies

When it comes to sought-after skills, software design and development remain the most in-demand, significantly outpacing cloud computing and infrastructure. Roles in IT management and project management, while still in high demand, are relatively less so.

IT Market Trends for Employees

To stay up-to-date on the latest job trends in the UK IT market, feel free to consult our IT barometer.

There you'll find the skills and profiles most sought after by recruiters, as well as relevant job opportunities.

IT Market Trends for Freelancers

For IT freelancers, the high demand and talent shortage is driving an increase in daily rates. However, significant disparities persist depending on:

  • the provider's profile and skills
  • their region
  • their experience
  • their working conditions (number of intermediaries, remote work, etc.).

Additionally, there is no official rate schedule for daily rates in IT. Each freelancer must calculate their own rate based on their expenses, status, and desired profit margin.

To help you calculate your own daily rate, you can consult our database of IT expert rates. The presented rates are calculated from the contributions of independent IT professionals who are members of the Freelance-info community. You can sort them by your specialty and region.

Key Players in the IT Market

The IT market involves a variety of players, including end clients, recruitment agencies, and IT services/digital services companies (known as SSIIs or ESNs).

IT Services Companies (SSIIs/ESNs)

The acronym ESN replaced SSII after 2013, but they are essentially the same structures. These companies offer their clients digital services, including:

  • website and software creation
  • production, maintenance, and evolution of these sites and software
  • IT infrastructure management
  • consulting
  • security, network audits, etc.

ESNs can specialise in a specific sector (banking, insurance, etc.). They generally sign contracts for several months or years with their clients and commit to providing their IT skills and resources mainly through their employees and collaborators.

IT professionals can thus be hired on permanent contracts (CDI), fixed-term contracts (CDD), or freelance contracts by the ESN. After interviews and tests, the ESN will assign you a job with one of their end clients. Equally, end clients can request that you go through the ESN they are accustomed to working with.

IT Recruitment Agencies

The recruitment agency is another intermediary between companies and IT employees or freelancers.

However, unlike ESNs, these agencies hire you directly by one of their end clients.

Recruitment agencies also have an advisory role and can help you integrate into a network of companies and benefit from several internal job opportunities.

In return, they take a percentage of the employee's annual gross salary or the freelancer's turnover.

Recruitment Platforms

Recruitment platforms or portals allow companies looking for employees or freelancers to browse candidates' profiles and CVs.

For example, our platform reserved for IT recruiters: Turnover-it.com brings together the CV databases of our two historical sites for IT opportunities and jobs: Freelance-info and Carriere-info.

Companies can post their offers and disseminate their intercontracts in our CV database to obtain profiles of IT and IS specialists suited to their needs.

As a candidate, you can browse the list of recruiting companies and be directly redirected to corresponding offers by visiting our IT recruiters directory.

End Clients

End clients include all companies and organisations looking to hire an IT employee or contractor. They can go through one of the intermediaries mentioned above or proceed with direct recruitment.

If you want to work as a freelancer without intermediaries, you will need to create a legal structure (micro-enterprise, SASU, EURL, etc.) to establish a service contract. You can also use a contracting company to work independently while retaining the benefits of an employment contract and outsourcing the management of contracts and billing to the contracting company.

Discover UK IT Jobs

The acronym IT represents the vast field of Information Technology.

While software development is at the heart of the digital sector, it relies on and interacts with many other skills and professions.

IT jobs are constantly evolving, driven by a market in perpetual growth and change. The increasing digitalization of businesses and work methods, the rise of AI, IoT (Internet of Things), and the exponential growth of cybersecurity are leading to the creation of new roles and professions.

To help you get a clearer picture, here are some of the most in-demand positions in the IT field. Design and Development Jobs

IT Developer

The developer position is probably the first that comes to mind when thinking about IT jobs.

Software Developers are professionals in algorithms and programming languages. However, their role is not limited to just writing code for applications and software.

Developers must be able to design and understand a specification document detailing the technical specifics of a project. For this, they can participate early in gathering user needs.

During and after development, they are also responsible for testing and deploying their application and ensuring its maintenance.

Developers generally specialise in a technology, language, or specific part of development, for example:

  • The back-end developer, who manages all the "invisible" parts of development, such as database connection and management
  • The front-end developer, who focuses more on the user interface, integrating designs from the web designer
  • The full-stack developer, who combines both back-end and front-end development functions
  • The DevOps, which is first a programming approach but also a role combining developer and system administrator tasks

Database Administrator (DBA)

A DBA is responsible for the creation, maintenance, security, and optimization of an organisation’s databases.

They manage access rights to the databases, establish standards and best practices, and can provide support to development teams by:

  • Creating data sets for testing
  • Advising developers on techniques to optimize performance
  • Participating in database modeling
  • Validating database schema changes

Project Management Jobs

IT Project Manager

Sometimes called an integrator project manager, application project manager, or Product Owner (PO) in Agile methodology, IT Project Managers (CPI) are experts who manages a team of technicians to design, develop, and integrate a software or IT solution.

They must have both technical and managerial skills and be able to consider project timelines and budgets.

Scrum Master

Scrum Masters (SM) are related to the Scrum methodology. They manage the product and software in collaboration with development teams.

Unlike the Project Manager, they do not aim to lead the team but rather support and help organize and distribute tasks. They notably facilitate daily scrums, planning poker, retrospectives, and other stages of the Scrum method.

Networking

Network Administrator

Network Administrators ensure access to and the security of the information system. They can create and develop an organisation’s IT network and evolve it according to the applications and software used.

They must also detect and coordinate anomalies and conduct security and technology monitoring.

Information Systems Architect

A IS (information systems) Architect sets up and coordinates all equipment and software (servers, operating systems, computers, etc.) to adapt them to their company’s or client's needs. Their tasks also include an audit and needs analysis phase, as well as controlling the efficiency, monitoring, and maintenance of their IS.

IT Consulting Jobs

IT consultants work with companies that want to evolve their IS. They propose technical solutions adapted to the organisation and its objectives. For this, they may design and participate in the installation and supervision of the IS’s evolution, ensuring its performance and security.

They also provide advice on which tools and software to choose and how to use them (e.g., preventive maintenance or access management). Finally, they can conduct training sessions for IT teams.

IT consultants are generally specialized in a defined field such as:

  • Information systems consulting
  • Decision-making IT consulting
  • Participating in database modeling
  • Integrated solutions consulting

Cybersecurity Jobs

Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

A ISSM ensures that cybercriminals do not infiltrate an information system.

To do this, they define and implement the organisation’s security policy, particularly regarding access rights, permissions, procedures, and incident recovery plans.

They also contribute to ensuring the availability of the company's information system and conduct ongoing security monitoring to anticipate vulnerabilities and new types of cyberattacks.

AI and Data Jobs

Data Analyst

A Data Analyst collects, studies, and interprets data sets to answer a question or solve a problem.

This role is part of IT because a Data Analyst will use:

  • Databases and SQL queries
  • Programming languages
  • Command languages like SAS
  • Data visualization software such as Power BI

Data Scientist

A Data Scientist is also a professional in data extraction and analysis. Unlike the Data Analyst, they do not limit themselves to raw analysis but create predictive statistical and mathematical models that serve as the basis for "intelligent" decision-making tools. They also have excellent knowledge of Big Data (Data Mining).

Artificial Intelligence Engineer

An AI engineer creates predictive models and algorithms using machine learning, neural networks, and deep learning.

These algorithms serve as the basis for AI software and systems.

AI engineers therefore have a good understanding of data analysis and science, as well as programming to design and maintain AI models.

This list is, of course, not exhaustive, as IT is a field in constant evolution. New roles are developing with AI, such as Chief Data Officer (CDO) in charge of data governance or the Cloud Architect.

Mixed skills are also highly sought after, such as DevSecOps, who must know how to program and maintain and monitor security infrastructures.

To find more IT profiles and jobs, you can directly consult the list of IT jobs and the related offers.

Find Your Next IT Job Quickly

The IT market is booming, and job opportunities are multiplying. However, to quickly find the job suited to your profile, skills, and goals, certain steps are essential.

Prepare Your CV and Create Your IT Profile

The CV is the first "contact" a recruiter has with you. It is almost indispensable for all candidates seeking a salaried position.

A "traditional" CV can work, but make sure to highlight your IT skills, including:

  • the programming languages you master
  • the software, applications, and environments you regularly use (e.g., integrated development environments and source code managers)
  • your degrees and certifications
  • additional skills (such as knowledge of Agile methodology, Scrum framework, or DevOps approach)
  • additional skills (such as knowledge of Agile methodology, Scrum framework, or DevOps approach)

Online CVs or one-page websites are also excellent ways to showcase your skills and potentially link to your various projects.

For a freelancer, the CV is completely different since it aims not to obtain a job, but to sell a service...

You can mention:

  • your areas of expertise
  • links to your professional profiles
  • similar missions you have worked on
  • your rates (daily rate or budget range)
  • your availability
  • your mobility
  • if possible, the brands or companies you have collaborated with

Once created, don't hesitate to share your CV and profile and update them regularly. You can create your IT profile on Free-Work to be visible hundreds of companies in the IT, SI, and WEB sectors.

Regularly Check IT Job Opportunities

To not miss any opportunity, you can check our IT job offers.

We share nearly 1,000 new offers every day. To help you find the one that suits you, you can use filters (cities, departments, regions, skills, company names, with or without remote work, etc.) and create alerts to receive daily emails with the latest offers matching your criteria from the past 24 hours.

If you are interested in the job, you can send your IT profile to recruiters with a single click after registering for free on Free-Work's IT job board.

Register on Free-Work's Job Board

Registering on Free-Work's job board allows you to gain visibility with recruiters and contact them more easily. The registration is quick, simple, and secure. You just need to upload your CV and quickly complete your IT profile thanks to our CV analyser, which saves you time in filling out your data, experience, and skills.

Then, you can:

  • choose and adjust at any time your availability and the visibility of your profile to IT recruiters
  • discover and interact with our Free-workers community
  • create alerts based on your criteria to not miss any job offers
  • additional skills (such as knowledge of Agile methodology, Scrum framework, or DevOps approach)
  • find at any time your selection, grouping all your favourite offers, the companies you want to follow, and your application history

Stay Competitive

The IT field is constantly evolving. The skills in demand change with the popularity of programming languages, the emergence of new technologies, the growing shortage of profiles in certain sectors, etc.

To remain competitive throughout your IT career, you will often need to train and stay informed about changes by keeping up with technological, security, and sometimes legal developments.

To easily stay up-to-date with the latest trends in information technology, development, IT systems, and the market, you can check out our blog dedicated to Tech News and IT Stories.

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