7 results for Data Architect in Bicester, Oxfordshire

Solution Architect

Swindon, Wiltshire
remote
Contract
- GBP / Yearly
Contract - Solution Architect / Solution Designer Role: Solution Architect / Solution DesignerLocation: Swindon REMOTEContract: Initally 3 Month contract extensions likelyRate: Competitive daily rate Outside IR35 We are currently partnering with a well-established client who is looking to strengthen their Architecture function with an experienced Solution Architect / Solution Designer. The organisation is currently undertaking a migration from Microsoft Dynamics NAV to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and requires an experienced contractor to provide additional architectural support. You will play a key role in reducing pressure on the existing team, driving solution design activities, and ensuring key project deliverables are achieved on time.Key Responsibilities<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; color: black;">Design and deliver robust solution architectures to support a legacy ERP migration.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: black;">Work closely with technical and business stakeholders to define solution designs that align with business requirements.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: black;">Produce clear, practical designs in a fast-paced delivery environment.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: black;">Navigate ambiguity and incomplete requirements, translating them into well-defined technical solutions.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: black;">Support the successful delivery of a brownfield transformation programme.</li></ul>Essential Skills & Experience<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; color: black;">Proven experience as a Solution Architect, Solution Designer, or Integration-Focused Technical Designer on complex business systems programmes.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: black;">Strong experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and/or LS Central.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: black;">Experience with EPOS/POS systems.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: black;">Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics NAV and legacy ERP migration projects.</li></ul> Our client is looking to move quickly with this opportunity, so if you have the relevant experience, please apply as soon as possible. Contract - Solution Architect / Solution Designer 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/c2FtLmJvc2NvbGV5LjY3NjY0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-07-15T15:33:26Z

Head of Data and AI

Abingdon, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
95000 - 120000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is working exclusively with a global manufacturing business near Abingdon to recruit for a Head of Data and AI.This is a permanent role, paying up to £120,000 plus benefits, with hybrid working (on average 2-3 days a week in office). This role comes with full autonomy to lead and shape how data, analytics and AI create value across the organisation. The RoleReporting to the senior technology leadership team, this role will shape how data, analytics and AI drive value across an international operation. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity with responsibility for data strategy, analytics, AI products, and the cloud infrastructure that enables them. Key responsibilities include: Define and lead the end-to-end data and AI strategy<ul><li>Define and lead the end-to-end data and AI strategy</li><li>Oversee the orgaisation's data platform, analytics products, and AI solutions</li><li>Lead, develop, and set direction for a specialist team across data engineering, analytics and AI </li><li>Ensure resilient, secure, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure to support data and AI workloads</li><li>Build trusted, governed, and scalable data foundations for reporting, analytics, and operational decision-making </li><li>Drive the adoption on AI solutions from concept through to practical business use </li></ul>About You<ul><li>Strong experience leading enterprise data and AI strategy</li><li>Expertise in data governance, standards, and responsible data practices </li><li>Solid understanding of data engineering, pipelines, APIs, and scalable data platforms </li><li>Experience in managing cloud-based infrastructure, ideally including Azure and Databricks</li><li>Practical knowledge of machine learning and applied AI in business settings </li></ul>On Offer <ul><li>Up to £120,000 plus annual discretionary bonus </li><li>Pension matched up to 7.5% </li><li>Private medical insurance </li><li>25 days annual leave + bank holidays </li><li>Sharesave scheme </li></ul>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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Um94eS5MYXcuODEzNzcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-03T16:26:38Z

Head of IT Service and Operations

Richmond upon Thames, London
remote
Permanent
80000 - 91000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>Head of IT Service & Operations</h1>Location: Richmond-upon-Thames Reports to: CIO<h3>A senior IT leadership role with real ownership and influence</h3>Are you an experienced IT leader who thrives at the intersection of service, operations, governance, risk and transformation?We're looking for a Head of IT Service & Operations to take ownership of the end-to-end performance, resilience and governance of IT services within a successful, regulated organisation operating as part of a global technology environment.This is a role with genuine accountability. You'll lead the UK IT Service & Operations function, managing a small leadership team and overseeing a wider team of around ten, while working closely with global technology teams, third-party suppliers and senior stakeholders.<h3>What you'll be doing</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Own and evolve the UK SIAM model, bringing together global and third-party technology providers.</li><li>Set and manage SLAs, OLAs and KPIs, ensuring IT performance is aligned with business outcomes.</li><li>Lead major incident and problem management governance, driving root-cause analysis and continuous improvement.</li><li>Own the vendor management and multi-supplier governance framework.</li><li>Take accountability for the UK IT risk, controls and audit environment.</li><li>Own the IT and Information Security policy framework, ensuring alignment with wider Group standards and regulatory expectations.</li><li>Drive business continuity and operational resilience, ensuring the organisation is prepared for disruption.</li><li>Lead, mentor and develop the IT Service & Operations team, including recruitment, performance and career development.</li><li>Contribute to the Senior Management Group, helping shape the wider technology operating model and direction of the business.</li></ul><h3>What we're looking for</h3>You'll be a senior IT service leader with strong experience across ITSM, SIAM, governance and risk, ideally within a regulated environment.You'll bring:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Proven experience leading and developing IT teams.</li><li>Strong understanding of regulatory accountability, risk and controls.</li><li>Strategic thinking combined with a structured approach to governance.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management across local, global and third-party environments.</li><li>Confidence operating under regulatory scrutiny.</li><li>Strong analytical and risk-management capabilities.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, particularly during incidents and periods of change.</li><li>The ability to influence, challenge and drive organisational change.</li></ul><h3>The opportunity</h3>This is an opportunity to step into a high-profile IT leadership position with genuine ownership of how technology services are delivered, governed and continuously improved.You'll have the visibility and influence to shape the operating model, strengthen resilience, improve supplier performance and develop a talented IT function, while working within a global technology organisation.If you're ready for a role where IT service, operational resilience, governance and leadership genuinely sit at the heart of the business, we'd love to hear from you.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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/V2lsbC5TdGVhZC4xODQ1Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-08-25T08:37:42Z

Devops Engineer - AZURE -TOP Company

Watford, Hertfordshire
remote
Permanent
- GBP / Yearly
<h1>Senior DevOps Engineer - Azure</h1>Are you looking to join a brand new team? Do you want to work in a Greenfield environment? Open to Infra Engineers who would like to move into a Devops Engineer role. But you must have Azure Certifications. Excellent Benefits on offer Location: Watford Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days onsite / 3 days remote Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Contract: PermanentWe are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer with strong Microsoft Azure experience to join our technology team in Watford.This is a purely project-focused role, with no heavy BAU element. You'll be responsible for designing, building and delivering modern cloud and DevOps solutions across a range of exciting technology projects.We're ideally looking for someone who holds Microsoft Azure certifications and can demonstrate strong hands-on experience delivering Azure-based solutions.<h3>The Role</h3>You will:<ul><li>Design and implement Azure cloud infrastructure across a variety of projects.</li><li>Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.</li><li>Develop Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep or ARM.</li><li>Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration and deployments.</li><li>Support Azure migration, transformation and modernisation projects.</li><li>Implement cloud security, networking, monitoring and governance.</li><li>Work closely with developers, architects and project teams to deliver high-quality solutions.</li><li>Provide technical leadership and contribute to DevOps best practice.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve automation, scalability, reliability and deployment processes.</li></ul><h3>Key Skills & Experience</h3>Essential:<ul><li>Strong commercial experience as a Senior DevOps Engineer or someone moving into Devops from a Strong Infra Background with Azure experience.</li><li>Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure.</li><li>Strong experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD.</li><li>Infrastructure as Code experience - ideally Terraform and/or Bicep.</li><li>Strong scripting skills using PowerShell and/or Python.</li><li>Excellent understanding of Azure networking, security and identity.</li><li>Experience working on project-based cloud implementations and transformations.</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.</li></ul>Desirable: NOT ESSENTIAL <ul><li>Microsoft Azure certifications, ideally at Associate or Expert level.</li><li>Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104).</li><li>Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400).</li></ul><h3>The Opportunity</h3>This is a great opportunity for an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer who wants to focus on projects, transformation and engineering, rather than being primarily responsible for BAU support.You'll work on a variety of Azure initiatives, have the opportunity to influence technical direction and help deliver a modern, scalable cloud environment.Location: Watford Hybrid: 2 days onsite / 3 days remoteIf you're a Senior DevOps Engineer with strong Azure experience and ideally hold relevant Microsoft Azure certifications, we'd love to hear from you.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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/dG9ueS5rb3lyYXR0eS42MDM3OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-02T13:05:07Z

Finance Manager

West End, London
remote
Permanent
80000 - 120000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is exclusively partnering with an entrepreneurial real estate investment firm to recruit a commercially minded, hands-on Finance Manager.Due to the confidential nature of this appointment, shortlisted candidates will be required to sign an NDA before details of the business can be shared.This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment, working directly with the Principal (Owner) and acting as a trusted finance partner across a diverse portfolio of property investments, corporate entities and personal affairs.Based near Green Park, London, this role requires five days per week in the office. The OpportunityThis is a broad and highly visible standalone finance position, suited to someone who enjoys ownership, variety and exposure to strategic decision-making. Offering broad responsibility across the family's corporate entities, property investments and personal affairs. Working closely with the Principals and senior advisers, you will play a key role in providing financial insight, improving internal processes and supporting major development projects. Act as the key liaison between all external stakeholders, including contractors, asset managers, managing agents, estate agents, lawyers, architects, and construction professionals. Serve as the finance representative, coordinating across all parties to ensure effective communication, alignment, and delivery of projects. Responsibilities: <ul><li>Produce monthly management accounts and financial reporting</li><li>Monitor cash flow and prepare rolling 12-24-month cash flow forecasts.</li><li>Develop financial models to support investment, development and funding decisions.</li><li>Prepare budgets and monitor performance against forecasts.</li><li>Work closely with the outsourced accounting firm on coordinating statutory reporting, tax compliance and bookkeeping.</li><li>Support the financial management of a commercial property portfolio and large-scale development projects.</li><li>Monitor development expenditure and capital investment (CAPEX), ensuring appropriate controls and reporting are in place.</li><li>Monitor day-to-day expenditure and identify opportunities for improved financial efficiency.</li><li>Provide financial information and commercial insight to the Principals and wider team.</li></ul> About You<ul><li>Experience within property, real estate, family office or investment environments. (Essential)</li><li>Strong financial modelling and cash flow forecasting skills.</li><li>Experience supporting property development or capital projects.</li><li>Commercial awareness with the confidence to challenge processes and improve financial controls.</li><li>The ability to work independently in a standalone finance role.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work alongside senior executives, external advisers and family members.</li></ul>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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TW9sbGllLkRlbmVlZmVQb3J0ZXIuMDcxMzIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-07-13T16:15:14Z

Senior Mainframe IDMS Database Administrator

Reading, Berkshire
remote
Temporary
60 - 70 GBP / Hourly
Senior IDMS DBA (Mainframe) | 12-Month Contract | Fully Remote (UK)Contract DetailsDuration: 12 monthsRate: Up to £70 per hourLocation:100% Remote (Candidates must be UK-based)Reporting to a US-based ManagerWe're looking for an experienced Senior IDMS DBA on a 12-month contract supporting a mission-critical government-focused environment.This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled mainframe professional with deep IDMS DBA expertise to work on a long-term engagement supporting critical production systems.About the RoleYou'll be responsible for supporting and maintaining mission-critical IDMS database environments that underpin highly sensitive government systems within a regulated UK environment.This position is part of a planned knowledge transfer due to upcoming retirements, ensuring continued support for a key customer. We're looking for someone with strong technical depth who can confidently manage complex production environments from day one.You'll work within a 24x7 operational environment, focusing on database availability, performance, stability, and continuous improvement.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport IDMS databases in a 24x7 production environmentApply software updates, patches, and ongoing maintenanceMonitor, analyse, and tune database performanceInvestigate system abends and perform root cause analysisDevelop and maintain REXX and ISPF toolsImprove monitoring capabilities and reduce manual DBA interventionExecute EZ-IDMS utilities, including EZ-Reorg and EZ-SyncroSupport IPL activitiesParticipate in an on-call support rotaRequired Skills & Experience10+ years' experience in IBM Mainframe environments7+ years' experience as an IDMS DBAStrong expertise in z/OSDeep knowledge of CA IDMS database administrationStrong REXX and ISPF development skillsProven experience in dump analysis and root cause investigationAbility to work within a highly regulated environmentGovernment security clearance, or eligibility to obtain clearance, is requiredBachelor's degree preferredDesirable SkillsExperience with EZ-IDMS toolsPrevious experience supporting 24x7 production environmentsIf you're an experienced Senior IDMS DBA looking for your next remote contract opportunity and have the technical expertise to support critical enterprise systems, I'd love to hear from you.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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UGV0ZS5SaWNoYXJkcy41NjYxNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-07-10T12:30:14Z

Administrator

Birmingham, West Midlands
remote
Temporary
- GBP / Yearly
We're currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established charity seeking a Temporary Administrator to provide essential support to its advisory team during a busy period. On a part time basis working 20 hours per week.This role would suit an organised and personable individual with strong administrative skills and the confidence to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Providing administrative support to advisers and the wider team</li><li>Managing emails, correspondence, and documentation</li><li>Maintaining accurate records and updating internal systems</li><li>Liaising professionally with colleagues, service users, and external contacts</li><li>Assisting with diary management and general office administration</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Strong organisational and administrative abilities</li><li>Professional and empathetic approach when dealing with service users</li><li>Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office</li><li>Previous administration experience preferred</li></ul>This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected charity organisation and make a positive contribution to the valuable services it provides. 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmVzc2ljYS5NdXNncmF2ZS4zMzg2NS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-03T08:55:14Z