<p>Robert Half has exclusively partnered with OUem to recruit for a newly created IT Operations Lead role based in Oxford. This is a permanent opportunity, ideal for candidates looking for better exposure to leading IT strategy and technology operations.</p><p>Senior hands-on IT Operations Lead responsible for operational stability, governance, and delivery of technology change across a multi-system environment.</p><p>This role combines IT operations leadership, policy & governance ownership, vendor management, data mapping, and end-to-end technical project delivery. Acts as a key interface between Technology, Compliance, and Operations.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>IT Operations</p><ul><li>Own day-to-day operational performance of infrastructure, SaaS, and core business systems</li><li>Define and manage service standards, KPIs, and support processes</li><li>Manage and hold third-party IT vendors accountable</li></ul><p>Policy, Governance & Controls</p><ul><li>Author, maintain, and enforce IT policies, standards, and procedures</li><li>Maintain audit readiness and documented IT controls</li><li>Align IT operations with compliance and risk requirements</li></ul><p>Project & Change Delivery</p><ul><li>Lead end-to-end delivery of IT initiatives (cloud migrations, infrastructure upgrades, system replacements, security tooling)</li><li>Ensure operational readiness: documentation, training, and support handover</li></ul><p>Data Mapping & Information Risk</p><ul><li>Own system/data maps, data locations, access models, and system dependencies</li><li>Improve visibility and reduce information and operational risk</li></ul><p>Risk, Incident & Resilience</p><ul><li>Oversee incident management, investigation, and remediation</li><li>Maintain DR/BCP documentation and testing schedules</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in IT Operations / Technical Operations / Infrastructure roles with leadership responsibility</li><li>Strong understanding of cloud (Azure preferred), networking, identity & access management, and SaaS environments</li><li>Proven experience writing and owning IT policies, standards, and operational processes</li><li>Experience delivering cross-system or infrastructure projects end-to-end</li><li>Strong documentation capability (data flows, system dependencies, controls)</li><li>Confident communicator with technical and non-technical stakeholders</li></ul><p><strong>On Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary plus discretionary award of up to 25%</li><li>Onsite in Central Oxford</li><li>Employer Pension contribution 10-16% of salary (employee contribution dependent)</li><li>Benefits allowance - tied to employee pension contribution</li><li>Life cover 4x salary</li><li>Private medical cover (Individual - end of probation)</li><li>Critical Illness cover 2x salary (end of probation)</li><li>Income protection cover up to 75% salary (end of probation)</li><li>Cash health plan (end of probation)</li><li>26 days holiday + bank holidays. The office is usually closed between Christmas and New Year. We do not require staff to take these days from their annual holiday allowance.</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/Um94eS5MYXcuMTEzMDMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Data Protection Engineer (Cybersecurity) - Global Pharmaceutical Firm - Fully Remote/ Hybrid </strong></p><p><strong>£70,000 - £90,000 + Annual Bonus & Benefits</strong></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>Robert Half have partnered with a 175-year-old global healthcare/Pharma business who now employ close to 13,000 people worldwide.</p><p>They are looking for a talented <strong>Cybersecurity Data Protection Engineer</strong> to help safeguard sensitive organisational data across their technology environments. This role will focus on designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced data protection controls that secure data at rest, in transit, and in use.</p><p>You will play a key role in embedding security-by-design principles across cloud, infrastructure, and application environments, working closely with cross-functional engineering and security teams.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Design and implement data protection technologies including <strong>encryption, tokenisation, and data masking</strong></li><li>Manage cryptographic services, <strong>Key Management Services (KMS)</strong>, and secrets management platforms</li><li>Implement and maintain <strong>Data Loss Prevention (DLP)</strong> controls across endpoints, networks, cloud platforms, and SaaS applications</li><li>Ensure secure data handling across <strong>cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), on-premises, and hybrid infrastructures</strong></li><li>Partner with engineering teams to embed data protection into application architecture and <strong>CI/CD pipelines</strong></li><li>Support compliance initiatives including <strong>GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and SOC 2</strong></li><li>Conduct data-focused <strong>risk assessments and threat modelling</strong></li><li>Monitor and respond to data-related security incidents and alerts</li><li>Develop and maintain data protection standards, policies, and technical documentation</li><li>Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, technologies, and industry best practices</li></ul><p><strong>Required Skills & Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum <strong>4+ years' experience</strong> in cybersecurity, information security, or data protection engineering</li><li>Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related discipline (or equivalent practical experience)</li><li>Hands-on experience with some of:</li><ul><li>Data classification and DLP technologies</li><li>Cloud security tooling (e.g. Microsoft Purview, Microsoft DLP, CASB solutions)</li></ul><li>Strong understanding of:</li><ul><li>Encryption and cryptographic controls</li><li>Access control and security architecture principles</li><li>Risk management methodologies</li></ul><li>Experience working within <strong>cloud security shared responsibility models</strong></li><li>Working knowledge of <strong>Identity and Access Management (IAM)</strong></li><li>Experience supporting <strong>security monitoring, incident response, and investigations</strong></li><li>Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable / Preferred Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Experience working within <strong>large-scale or regulated healthcare environments</strong></li><li>Knowledge of <strong>secure software development practices and DevSecOps tooling</strong></li><li>Scripting or automation experience (Python, PowerShell, Bash, Terraform, etc.)</li><li>Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CSSP, AWS, Azure</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/amFtZXMud2lsbHNvbi42MTk0NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half has partnered exclusively with a business near Newbury to recruit for a newly created Cyber Security Engineer to join the team. This will be the first cyber focused role, where the successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of IT security, from implementing technical protocols to owning security compliance to championing best security practice to the business. </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Design and implement security solutions </li><li>Contribute to Incident response and Disaster Recovery programs</li><li>Partner with IT and wider business to align processes with best practice</li><li>Ensure compliance with security policies, procedures and frameworks </li><li>Lead and participate in incident response and disaster recovery programs</li></ul><p><strong>Skills and Experience </strong></p><ul><li>Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure and security tools </li><li>Proven understanding of desktop and server operating systems</li><li>Experience with SIEM, endpoint protection, identity management and cloud security tools</li><li>Understanding of cloud security and compliance (CISSP, CEH, CISM etc)</li></ul><p><strong>On Offer </strong></p><ul><li>Up to £65,000 </li><li>Hybrid working<strong> </strong></li><li>Company bonus</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/Um94eS5MYXcuMjkzMTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting for an experienced IT Manager to join a growing HealthTech organisation based in Milton Keynes on an initial 3 month contract. This role will lead IT operations, infrastructure, service delivery, and cybersecurity within a fast paced, regulated environment.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;">Manage and maintain all IT infrastructure including networks, servers, cloud platforms, endpoints, and core business applications<br /><br /></li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Ensure high availability, performance, resilience, and security of IT systems<br /><br /></li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Oversee 1st, 2nd, and 3rd line support and act as the senior escalation point<br /><br /></li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Establish and continuously improve IT policies, procedures, and service standards<br /><br /></li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Allocate workload effectively and provide technical leadership to the IT function<br /><br /></li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through technology and automation<br /><br /></li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Plan and deliver system upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure enhancements<br /><br /></li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Align IT initiatives with wider business objectives</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Manage cybersecurity risks including vulnerability management, patching, backups, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning<br /><br /></li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Oversee third party vendors and enforce robust access control policies</li></ul><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;">Work closely with senior leadership and department heads to understand business requirements</li></ul><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;">Provide regular reporting on IT performance, risk posture, and ongoing initiatives<br /><br /></li></ul><p><strong>Experience Required:</strong></p><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;">Proven experience in an IT Manager or senior IT leadership role<br /><br /></li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Strong background in IT operations and service delivery management<br /><br /></li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Experience managing support functions and driving service improvement<br /><br /></li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills<br /><br /></li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Strong hands on expertise across infrastructure, networking, and end user computing environments<br /><br /></li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Proven experience with Microsoft Azure (IaaS, networking, storage, security)<br /><br /></li><li style="font-weight: 400;">In depth knowledge of Microsoft 365 including Entra ID (Azure AD)<br /><br /></li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Strong administration experience across Microsoft Server and Desktop operating systems<br /><br /></li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Hands on experience with Microsoft Hyper V virtualisation<br /><br /></li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Expert knowledge of Microsoft Intune and endpoint/mobile device management<br /><br /></li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Strong understanding of firewall technologies, network security principles, and the OSI model<br /><br /></li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Experience managing network switching environments</li></ul><p><strong>Contract</strong></p><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;">Initial 3 month contract<br /><br /></li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Competitive day rate - Inside IR35<br /><br /></li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Hybrid working - Milton Keynes based</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/YW5kcmUuZ2FyZGVuZXJtY2ZhcmxhbmUuNTEzNTIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.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>Robert Half are working with a long standing client to recruit a Cyber Security Manager on a permanent basis. <br /><br /></p><p data-end="372" data-start="345"><strong data-end="370" data-start="345">Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul data-start="373" data-end="1211"><li data-end="496" data-start="373"><p data-start="375" data-end="496">Provide expert cyber security guidance, translating control requirements into technical standards and secure baselines.</p></li><li data-end="574" data-start="497"><p data-start="499" data-end="574">Support architectural governance, project reviews, and digital assurance.</p></li><li data-start="575" data-end="674"><p data-start="577" data-end="674">Maintain the technical security roadmap and drive improvements across tooling and capabilities.</p></li><li data-end="811" data-start="675"><p data-start="677" data-end="811">Operate and optimise core security tools (Defender, Sentinel, Tenable, CASB) and track control adoption through KPIs and dashboards.</p></li><li data-end="926" data-start="812"><p data-end="926" data-start="814">Lead and document security initiatives, including hardening guides, architecture diagrams, and evidence packs.</p></li><li data-end="1006" data-start="927"><p data-start="929" data-end="1006">Chair the Cyber Security Working Group and support regional security leads.</p></li><li data-start="1007" data-end="1069"><p data-start="1009" data-end="1069">Assist the Security Architect with deploying new controls.</p></li><li data-start="1070" data-end="1211"><p data-start="1072" data-end="1211">Deliver incident response: triage escalations, coordinate crisis response, provide out-of-hours support, and perform post-incident reviews.</p></li></ul><p data-start="1213" data-end="1242"><strong data-end="1240" data-start="1213">What We're Looking For:</strong></p><ul data-end="1578" data-start="1243"><li data-end="1327" data-start="1243"><p data-end="1327" data-start="1245">Strong communicator with excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.</p></li><li data-end="1427" data-start="1328"><p data-start="1330" data-end="1427">Highly organised, detail-driven, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects independently.</p></li><li data-end="1528" data-start="1428"><p data-end="1528" data-start="1430">Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, with clear and professional documentation skills.</p></li><li data-start="1529" data-end="1578"><p data-start="1531" data-end="1578">Commitment to ongoing professional development.</p></li></ul><p data-end="1606" data-start="1580"><strong data-start="1580" data-end="1604">Required Experience:</strong></p><ul data-end="2199" data-start="1607"><li data-end="1730" data-start="1607"><p data-start="1609" data-end="1730">Degree or equivalent experience plus relevant security certifications (Security+, CEH, CySA+, Cloud Security Engineer).</p></li><li data-start="1731" data-end="1808"><p data-start="1733" data-end="1808">Significant experience in cyber security operations or incident response.</p></li><li data-start="1809" data-end="1913"><p data-start="1811" data-end="1913">Hands-on expertise with Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Tenable, CASB, and cloud security (AWS/Azure).</p></li><li data-start="1914" data-end="2017"><p data-end="2017" data-start="1916">Proven security project delivery, PowerShell automation skills, and familiarity with IR frameworks.</p></li><li data-start="2018" data-end="2097"><p data-end="2097" data-start="2020">Consulting-style experience providing advisory support to IT/Digital teams.</p></li><li data-end="2199" data-start="2098"><p data-end="2199" data-start="2100">Knowledge of NIST, CIS, ISO, COBIT, OWASP, and willingness to work out of hours/travel when needed.</p></li></ul><p data-start="2201" data-end="2217"><strong data-end="2215" data-start="2201">Desirable:</strong></p><ul data-end="2425" data-start="2218"><li data-end="2371" data-start="2218"><p data-start="2220" data-end="2371">Experience in MxDR/SOC support, security technologies (IDS/IPS, SIEM, firewalls), and compliance frameworks (GDPR, Cyber Essentials+, SOC2, PCI-DSS).</p></li><li data-end="2425" data-start="2372"><p data-end="2425" data-start="2374">Strong understanding of data protection principles.</p></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/Um9yeS5LaXJrbWFuLjE0NDM4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half has partnered exclusively with an established business in Stroud to recruit a newly created role - Data Insights and Analytics Manager. This is a permanent role, offering hybrid working (2 days a week in the office) with an opportunity to lead and shape a new and evolving central function. </p><p>This is a pivotal role to support the organisation and their next period of growth!</p><p><strong>The Role: </strong></p><ul><li>Own the delivery of a newly created Data Insights and Analytics hub</li><li>Support the business in adopting the wider data insights strategy, defining change management processes</li><li>Evolve and grow a team of Data Analysts</li><li>Drive the development and evolution of data tooling, reporting platforms and modelling capabilities</li><li>Work with senior leadership team to understand business requirements, translate to actionable insights and commercial activities</li></ul><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in leading and delivery of data insights, analytics and data reporting functions</li><li>Strong understanding of Agile delivery</li><li>Experience in developing and managing reporting frameworks</li><li>Expertise in data visualisation tools, data modelling, dashboard development and reporting</li><li>Proven experience in team management</li><li>Tools: Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python or equivalent</li></ul><p><strong>On Offer</strong>:</p><ul><li>Salary - DOE</li><li>25 days annual leave</li><li>Healthcare plan, life assurance and generous pension contribution</li><li>Volunteering Day</li><li>Hybrid Working</li><li>Various company discounts (including shops, gyms, days out and events)</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/Um94eS5MYXcuMTY1MDQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
