<p><strong>The Company:</strong></p><p>A long-established organisation with over a century of experience in manufacturing and defense projects. With a focus on advancing engineering technology through innovative solutions, especially in the field of sustainable propulsion systems-moving from hybrid to alternative fuel technologies, including hydrogen. Their ongoing development is driven by a commitment to core values: safety, sustainability, quality, innovation, excellence, and teamwork.</p><p><strong>Overview:</strong><br />The IT Manager leads the delivery, security, reliability, and ongoing improvement of IT services and infrastructure, acting as the strategic link between technology and business objectives. Reporting to the Head of Finance and IT, this role oversees IT Infrastructure and Support functions, managing a team of two and ensuring seamless, secure, and scalable IT operations across the business.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>People Leadership:</strong> Manage, mentor, and develop IT Infrastructure Engineer and IT Support Engineer. Oversee performance, resource planning, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.</li><li><strong>IT Operations & Service Delivery:</strong> Ensure delivery of reliable IT services that meet business SLAs. Oversee incident, problem, and change management processes, serving as an escalation point for technical issues.</li><li><strong>Infrastructure Management:</strong> Direct the design, implementation, and maintenance of on-premises, cloud, and hybrid IT infrastructure. Ensure system availability, resilience, and compliance with recovery and continuity plans.</li><li><strong>End-User Support:</strong> Drive high-quality, consistent end-user support. Oversee device lifecycle, onboarding/offboarding, and enhance user satisfaction with a focus on self-service and knowledge sharing.</li><li><strong>Security & Compliance:</strong> Enforce IT security standards and compliance with policies and regulatory requirements. Oversee risk management, vulnerability patching, and audit readiness.</li><li><strong>Strategy & Budget:</strong> Develop and execute IT strategy in alignment with business goals. Manage IT budgets, vendor relationships, and prioritise technology investments.</li><li><strong>Process & Governance:</strong> Implement and maintain IT policies, procedures, and ITIL-aligned service management best practices. Track operational KPIs and optimise processes through documentation and automation.</li></ul><p><strong>Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>5-10+ years' experience in IT operations or infrastructure/support; 2-5+ years in a management role</li><li>Knowledge of business system / ERP implementation</li><li>Experience with Cyber Essentials / Cyber Essentials Plus</li><li>Experience managing infrastructure and service desk teams</li><li>Strong technical knowledge (enterprise infrastructure, cloud platforms, IT support operations)</li><li>Experience with ITSM frameworks (ITIL preferred), budgeting, and vendor management</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RmF6Lk5hbmRvby41MTk5OS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half is currently engaging with a leading Real Estate organisation that is looking to recruit an IT Systems Engineer for an initial 3‑month contract.</p><h2><strong>Role:</strong></h2><ul><li>Administer and optimise the Workspace ONE environment, ensuring effective device and application management.</li><li>Provide recommendations for best‑practice configuration and improved operational efficiency.</li><li>Streamline device/app deployment processes and support lifecycle management.</li><li>Implement automation for onboarding, provisioning, compliance, and internal IT workflows.</li><li>Audit existing PowerShell scripts and develop new scripts to support:<ul><li>Okta</li><li>Workspace ONE</li><li>Active Directory</li><li>Onboarding/offboarding</li><li>Alerting and reporting</li></ul></li><li>Use GAM to automate Google Workspace administrative tasks.</li><li>Manage and enhance identity and access workflows across Okta, AD, and CyberArk.</li><li>Improve SSO configurations, access policies, identity lifecycle, and privileged access workflows.</li><li>Administer Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Groups) and recommend automation and configuration improvements.</li><li>Support Jira workflow updates and enhance Confluence structure, documentation processes, and permissions.</li><li>Produce clear documentation including SOPs, architectural recommendations, scripts, and operational processes.</li><li>Ensure alignment with IT governance, compliance, and security best practices.</li><li>Maintain a structured and accessible internal knowledgebase.</li></ul><h2><strong>Profile:</strong></h2><ul><li>5+ years' experience in IT Engineering, Systems Administration, or advanced support roles.</li><li>Hands‑on expertise with Workspace ONE or similar MDM solutions.</li><li>Strong PowerShell scripting capability.</li><li>Solid understanding of Okta and Active Directory administration.</li><li>Experience administering Google Workspace and automating tasks with GAM.</li><li>Familiarity with Jira/Confluence within Agile environments.</li><li>Practical experience with CyberArk for privileged access management.</li><li>Strong documentation discipline and commitment to systems hygiene.</li></ul><h2><strong>Contract:</strong></h2><ul><li>Initial 3 month contract </li><li>Competitive day rate - Outside IR35 </li><li>Remote role with occasional travel to London</li></ul><br><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YW5kcmUuZ2FyZGVuZXJtY2ZhcmxhbmUuNzc3ODguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are working with a growing design and manufacturing business in North Somerset to recruit an IT Manager on a permanent basis. This is an ideal role for a strong Senior IT Engineer or someone early into their IT Management journey looking to develop their career and take on additional responsibility. <br /><strong><br />Role purpose:</strong><br /><br />A hands-on standalone IT Manager role, responsible for day-to-day IT delivery, system reliability, security, and continuous improvement across the business. You will be the primary technical expert, working closely with senior leadership and operational teams across production, warehouse, print, and office environments. You will own delivery, control suppliers, have authority to standardise systems, be accountable for risk, uptime and security.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities:<br /><br /></strong><strong>IT Operations</strong><br />* Own day-to-day IT operations across the business.<br />* Ensure systems are secure, resilient, and fit for purpose.<br />* Act as the escalation point for complex technical issues.<br />* Maintain IT policies, documentation, and standards.</p><p><strong>Infrastructure & Systems</strong><br />* Manage on-site and cloud infrastructure (servers, networks, firewalls, backups).<br />* Oversee Microsoft 365, Azure/Entra ID, identity and access controls.<br />* Maintain business continuity, backup, and disaster recovery arrangements.</p><p><strong>Security & Compliance</strong><br />* Manage cybersecurity risks, patching, endpoint protection, and firewalls.<br />* Support compliance with GDPR and recognised security standards.<br />* Promote good security awareness across the business.</p><p><strong>Business Systems & ERP</strong><br />* Support and maintain ERP and core Finance Systems<br />* Ensure ERP systems support warehouse, production, and finance workflows.<br />* Support handheld scanners and warehouse technology.</p><p><strong>Stakeholder & Supplier Management</strong><br />* Work with department managers to understand IT needs.<br />* Manage third-party suppliers and support contracts.<br />* Translate technical issues into clear business impacts.</p><p><strong>Experience / Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in a senior IT role (IT Manager, Senior Engineer, Lead IT).</li><li>Strong documentation and communication skills.</li><li>Strong Microsoft stack knowledge:</li><ul><li>Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy.</li><li>Microsoft 365, Azure/Entra ID, MFA, security controls.</li></ul><li>Networking experience (firewalls, switches, VLANs, VPNs).</li><li>Virtualisation (VMware or Hyper-V).</li><li>Backup and disaster recovery solutions.</li><li>ERP support experience (Business Central and/or OrderWise preferred).</li><li>Calm, structured approach to fault-finding and incident response.</li></ul><p><strong>Salary/Logistics:</strong></p><ul><li>£45,000 - £50,000 per annum </li><li>This role is to be based on site in Cheddar, North Somerset - please only apply if you can commit to this. </li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Um9yeS5LaXJrbWFuLjMxOTM4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half have partnered with a long standing client to support the continued growth of their Software Development function. <br /><br />This is a great role for a candidate who truly values work-life balance and wants to work in an established team with genuine investment in 2026.</p><p><strong>Essential requirements:</strong> </p><ul><li>Hands-on experience working in a DevOps environment, utilizing infrastructure as code (IaC), automation, and CI/CD pipelines. </li><li>Solid understanding of software development principles, including design patterns, architecture, and methodologies - particularly in middleware and service integration. </li><li>Proficiency in writing and debugging code using TypeScript (Node.js) and Python. </li><li>Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, and AWS CloudWatch. </li><li>Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, particularly AWS CDK and Terraform. </li><li>Exposure to unit testing, integration testing, and automated test frameworks. </li><li>Practical experience with Git-based workflows and operational methodologies such as GitOps. </li><li>Proven experience designing and developing robust, scalable serverless applications in the cloud. </li><li>Deep working knowledge of relevant AWS services; primarily Lambda, API Gateway, SNS/SQS, S3, DynamoDB, IAM and CloudWatch. </li><li>Experience integrating with managed databases such as DynamoDB, Amazon RDS (MySQL/PostgreSQL), or similar.</li><li>Practical knowledge of event-driven architectures, leveraging services such as SNS, SQS, and Lambda triggers </li></ul><p><strong>Desirable requirements:</strong> </p><ul><li>Experience working within a security framework such as PCI DSS, Cyber Essentials, and ISO 27001, ensuring compliance and security best practices are met. </li><li>Experience working with agile methodologies, collaborating in sprints, managing releases, and delivering incremental, high-quality software. </li><li>Hands-on experience with Azure services, including Resource Groups, Service Bus, Azure Logic Apps, Function Apps, API Management. </li></ul><p><strong>Package/Logistics:</strong></p><ul><li>£50,000 - £60,000 DOE </li><li>Fully remote working </li><li>30 days annual leave + bank holidays </li><li>Private Medical Insurance</li><li>7% employer pension contributions </li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Um9yeS5LaXJrbWFuLjc0NTIxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Contract Software Developer - </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Remote</strong> <strong>Short‑term engagement</strong></p><p>We're partnering with a Bristol‑based start‑up seeking a developer to support a time‑sensitive project.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Immediate objectives:</strong></p><ol start="1"><li><p><strong>Integrate Autoware (open‑source self‑driving autonomy) with the CARLA simulator</strong> on a local machine, enabling destination setting, autonomous navigation, and obstacle avoidance. This requires the full Autoware navigation and AI stack to be running.</p></li><li><p><strong>Containerise the Autoware setup using Docker</strong> and integrate it with our existing AWS environment. Autoware will need to be deployed on a separate EC2 instance and communicate reliably with the EC2 instance running CARLA, replicating local‑machine behaviour.</p></li></ol><p> </p><p><strong>Required experience:</strong> <strong>Core skills:</strong> * Linux * Python * Terminal/CLI * Building and working with the CARLA simulator * Building and integrating the Autoware autonomy stack</p><p><strong>AWS integration skills:</strong> * Strong experience designing and operating cloud‑native systems on AWS * AWS CDK (Infrastructure as Code) * TypeScript * React (front end) * AWS Batch * AWS ECS</p><p>If this opportunity is of interest, please get in touch.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Contract Software Developer - Remote</strong> <strong>Short‑term engagement</strong></p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/c2FtLmJvc2NvbGV5LjU4MjMxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Lucanet Consultant (Part-Time, Remote)</strong></p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Lucanet Consultant</strong> to provide ongoing, ad hoc support for our clients financial consolidation and reporting processes. This is a flexible, remote role requiring only a few hours per month, ideal for a specialist looking for supplementary work.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide expert support and guidance on <strong>Lucanet</strong> financial consolidation and reporting</li><li>Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end consolidation processes</li><li>Troubleshoot system issues and resolve data inconsistencies</li><li>Support system optimisation and process improvements</li><li>Assist with report building and financial statement configuration</li><li>Provide occasional training or knowledge transfer to internal team members</li><li>Ensure best practices are followed in system usage and financial controls</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience working with <strong>Lucanet</strong> (implementation and/or ongoing support)</li><li>Strong understanding of financial consolidation, group reporting, and accounting principles</li><li>Experience with multi-entity and multi-currency environments</li><li>Ability to work independently and provide practical solutions quickly</li><li>Strong communication skills (written and verbal)</li><li>Availability for a few hours per month, with occasional flexibility during reporting periods</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Background in finance, accounting, or financial systems</li><li>Prior experience in a consultancy or advisory capacity</li><li>Familiarity with ERP integrations and data flows into Lucanet</li></ul><p><strong>Working Arrangement</strong></p><ul><li>Fully remote</li><li>Flexible hours (estimated a few hours per month)</li><li>Ad hoc support with potential for increased involvement during key reporting cycles</li></ul><p><strong>Engagement Type</strong></p><ul><li>Contract / freelance</li><li>Hourly rate (dependent on experience)</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWF4LkNvdXJ0bmFnZS40NzQwMy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Exciting opportunity for a Network Engineer to join a growing business based near Chippenham, working on exciting network projects as well as business as usual activities, offering circa £65-75,000 depending on experience.</p><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>You'll join a specialist enterprise network team and be responsible for:</p><ul><li>support design of the company's network architecture (LAN, WAN, VPN, firewalls etc.)</li><li>implement new networks as well as maintaining existing network infrastructure (switches, routers, firewalls etc.)</li><li>utilise and manage network tools and platforms </li><li>ensure compliance with various network security standards and frameworks </li><li>manage and work closely with 3rd party vendors</li></ul><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>Applicants will have:</p><ul><li>experience gained in a similar network position covering both business as usual activities as well as network projects / architecture </li><li>experienced with Cisco, Fortinet or similar enterprise network technologies</li><li>knowledgeable and experienced with networking principals (TCP/IP, BGP, VLANs, SD-WAN, cloud networking), as well as network monitoring tools</li><li>strong communicator and collaboration skills </li></ul><p><strong>On offer</strong></p><p>Salary of circa £65-75,000 plus excellent benefits including hybrid working</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cGV0ZXIuZWx3YXJkLjMyNTY5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 20.0pt;">Senior Umbraco Developer -TOP COMPANY! </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">In partnership with Robert Half</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Are you ready to be accountable for the whole thing, not just your tickets?</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Let's talk lifestyle.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p>Hybrid working</p><p>3 days in the office and 2 days from home. </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">You're the one leading it.</p><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">You control the CMS direction.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">You shape performance, SEO, UX impact.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">You influence how marketing and digital strategy actually get delivered.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">You manage agency output rather than just taking instructions.</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">That's commercial visibility most developers don't get.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">We're looking for a Senior Umbraco Developer to take ownership of a growing digital platform in a fast-moving business.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">You'll lead the development and optimisation of the Umbraco CMS environment, driving site performance, scalability, and technical SEO while working closely with marketing and managing external development partners.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;">What You'll Do:</p><ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Develop and maintain front-end and back-end Umbraco functionality</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Deliver new features aligned to the website roadmap</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Improve performance, UX and SEO</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Ensure code quality, security and platform stability</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;">What We're Looking For:</p><ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Strong experience with Umbraco (v10+)</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Solid .NET / C# background</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Experience with Azure and SQL</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Track record working on performance-led digital platforms</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;">What's On Offer:</p><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Competitive base salary</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Bonus</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Pension</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Private healthcare</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Free breakfast onsite</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">If you're looking for real ownership and impact within a high-visibility role then APPLY NOW!!!</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/dG9ueS5rb3lyYXR0eS4zMDYzNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
