<p><strong>Strategic Planning and Design</strong></p><ul><li>Create comprehensive technical designs at both high-level and detailed levels for software, systems, and data architecture.</li><li>Design and structure technology solutions that seamlessly integrate with existing systems and infrastructure, ensuring long-term scalability and adaptability.</li><li>Ensure alignment of data, software, systems, and technical architecture with the organization's operational model and strategic goals.</li><li>Evaluate and incorporate key factors such as scalability, performance, security, and maintainability to optimize software, systems, and infrastructure.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements Analysis and Communication</strong></p><ul><li>Partner closely with the business analysis team and stakeholders to effectively gather and understand technical requirements alongside broader business needs.</li><li>Transform business requirements into clear, actionable technical specifications and detailed design documentation.</li><li>Facilitate smooth communication and collaboration by conveying system requirements to the software development team, ensuring alignment between technical solutions and business objectives.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Integration and Collaboration</strong></p><ul><li>Develop systems that seamlessly integrate with existing applications and infrastructure to ensure smooth functionality across platforms.</li><li>Collaborate with developers to establish and refine interface mappings between front-end and back-end components for new products and services.</li><li>Clearly articulate complex technical concepts to stakeholders across various levels, tailoring communication to suit technical and non-technical audiences.</li><li>Provide consistent updates on progress and project milestones to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment throughout development cycles.</li></ul><p><strong>Technical Expertise and Guidance</strong></p><ul><li>Provide technical leadership on critical projects by recommending and driving architectural and design solutions.</li><li>Collaborate with quality assurance teams to validate new features and support user acceptance testing, ensuring they meet both functional and technical requirements.</li><li>Act as a mentor for team members, offering guidance to enhance their technical skills and decision-making processes.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills/Experience:<br /></strong></p><ul><li>Leadership and management experience.</li><li>Excellent people and project management skills.</li><li>Knowledge of selected coding languages (e.g. JavaScript, Python, C#)</li><li>Knowledge of markup languages used for frontend web development (HTML/CSS)</li><li>Relational database experience (preferably MS SQL Server)</li><li>Working practical experience in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.)</li><li>Experience with building software on cloud platforms (preferably Azure)</li><li>Proven experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)</li><li>Good understanding of IT and infrastructure</li><li>Good understanding of Software Architecture</li><li>Good understanding of CMDB design and implementation</li><li>Experience of a fast-paced SME environment.</li></ul><p><strong>Salary/Logistics:</strong></p><ul><li>£85,000-£95,000 + additional benefits</li><li>Hybrid working - onsite in Solihull (Monday/Wednesday/Thursday)</li><li>BPSS Clearance required as part of the role.</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/Um9yeS5LaXJrbWFuLjU5MDM0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half have partnered on an exclusive basis with an existing client in the Bristol area to recruit an MDM Engineer / Mobile Device Specialist on a permanent basis.<br /><br />You will be a proactive and detail-oriented mobile specialist to own the end-to-end management of the corporate mobile estate-focused on iPhones and iPads. You will design and maintain Jamf-based device configurations and app deployments, manage SIM/carrier, and ensure the fleet's security, compliance, and lifecycle hygiene. Whilst the wider endpoint stack includes both Intune and Jamf, this role is dedicated to Apple mobile devices in Jamf, collaborating with the broader team where policies intersect (identity, conditional access, networking, and security).</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Architect, implement, and maintain Jamf Pro configurations for iOS/iPadOS: enrollment (ABM/DEP), supervision, profiles (passcode, restrictions, Wi‑Fi/VPN, certificates, email), SSO, and compliance baselines.</li><li>Own iPhone/iPad lifecycle: procurement, zero‑touch enrollment, kitting, deployment, break/fix, RMA, refresh, and secure decommissioning/wipe.</li><li>Manage mobile application management (MAM) in Jamf: app packaging, VPP licensing, scoped deployments, version governance, staged rollouts, and rollback procedures.</li><li>Administer SIM estates and carrier relationships: new lines and ports, plan/right‑sizing, roaming enablement/policies, usage monitoring, cost optimization, invoice reconciliation, and contract renewals.</li><li>Monitor and remediate device compliance and security posture (encryption, passcode, OS version minimums, managed open‑in, DLP); coordinate with Security for incident response and hardening.</li><li>Maintain accurate asset and SIM inventory; track chain of custody and ensure audit readiness.</li><li>Create and maintain documentation, runbooks, and end-user guides for enrollment, support, and device use policies.</li><li>Provide L2/L3 support for mobile and iPad incidents/requests; collaborate with Service Desk for effective L1 triage and escalations.</li><li>Plan and run pilots for new iOS/iPadOS releases, device models, and Jamf features; conduct UAT, change communications, and phased rollouts.</li><li>Integrate with identity and access controls (Okta/Azure AD and Conditional Access signals where applicable), cert-based auth, and network access (Wi‑Fi/EAP).</li><li>Report on KPIs and trends: compliance rates, OS adoption, app health, inventory accuracy, usage/roaming outliers, and carrier spend; propose continuous improvements.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>3+ years managing enterprise Apple mobile fleets with Jamf Pro (iOS/iPadOS) in a corporate environment.</li><li>Strong hands-on with supervised deployments, configuration profiles, VPP, and managed app configurations.</li><li>Familiarity with Okta and Conditional Access concepts sufficient to collaborate across policies and identity (Okta/Azure AD).</li><li>Proven experience managing carrier services and SIM estates: tariffs, roaming, number management (PAC/STAC), billing analysis, and optimization.</li><li>Solid grasp of mobile security and privacy controls: encryption, passcode policies, managed open‑in, DLP, app attestation, and OS update governance.</li><li>Scripting/automation skills.</li><li>Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Relevant certifications are a plus.</li></ul><p><strong>Package:</strong></p><ul><li>circa. £45,000 - £50,000 basic salary</li><li>Opportunities for professional growth and development.</li><li>Collaborative and supportive work environment.</li><li>3 days per week on site, 2 days remote.</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/Um9yeS5LaXJrbWFuLjk4ODU1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
Description<br><br>Our client is a dynamic and growing company with a based in Bath.<br /><br /><p>They are seeking an experienced, hands-on IT specialist to oversee operational IT and projects, focused on infrastructure modernisation and Cloud adoption. The successful candidate will lead the day-to-day IT function while proactively developing systems and solutions that support growth, efficiency, and innovation.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p data-start="2181" data-end="2211"><strong data-end="2211" data-start="2185">Operational Management</strong></p><ul><li><p>Manage and develop IT infrastructure, systems, and applications across the business.</p></li><li><p>Lead cloud infrastructure initiatives and manage migration projects.</p></li><li><p>Provide regular IT performance, risk, and roadmap reports to senior management.</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with group leads on ERP (Microsoft Dynamics) enhancements and support.</p></li></ul><p data-start="2633" data-end="2664"><strong data-end="2664" data-start="2637">Security and Compliance</strong></p><ul><li><p>Collaborate with the global Cybersecurity Lead to ensure data integrity and security compliance.</p></li><li><p>Assist in achieving and maintaining Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation.</p></li><li><p>Develop and enforce IT policies on data handling, access control, and security awareness.</p></li><li><p>Maintain and test a robust Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plan.</p></li></ul><p data-start="3028" data-end="3068"><strong data-start="3032" data-end="3068">Innovation & Emerging Technology</strong></p><ul><li><p>Explore and drive adoption of AI tools (e.g. Microsoft CoPilot) to enhance productivity.</p></li><li><p>Identify and evaluate emerging industry tools and trends for potential adoption.</p></li><li><p>Support automation and digital transformation projects in collaboration with business stakeholders.</p></li></ul><p data-end="3641" data-start="3604"><strong data-start="3608" data-end="3641">Essential Experience & Skills:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Strong technical background with hands-on expertise in: Microsoft Dynamics or comparable ERP systems, Cloud technologies (Azure preferred) Networking, server management, backups, cybersecurity principles</p></li><li><p>Track record of successfully leading IT change or transformation projects.</p></li><li><p>Experience leading IT support functions, ideally including 1st Line Support.</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with IT governance, compliance standards, and certifications.</p></li></ul><p data-end="4199" data-start="4167"><strong data-end="4199" data-start="4171">Soft Skills & Attributes</strong></p><ul><li><p>Sociable, collaborative, and approachable leadership style.</p></li><li><p>Proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented mindset.</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication skills - able to engage with both technical and non-technical audiences.</p></li><li><p>Passion for innovation and continuous improvement.</p></li></ul><p> </p><p>Hybrid working is available and on-site parking can be provided.</p><br><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/RmF6Lk5hbmRvby45NzA0My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half has partnered with a business in West Midlands to recruit a permanent Head of Data Products to lead the strategy, development, and delivery of high-impact data products. This is a senior leadership role where you'll shape the roadmap, drive adoption, and unlock new commercial value streams from data.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>You'll own the end-to-end lifecycle of data products, defining vision, setting priorities, and ensuring delivery that makes a tangible difference. Your remit spans building external revenue opportunities, embedding data-driven decision-making internally, and leading cross-functional squads to execute at pace.</p><p><strong>About You </strong></p><ul><li>Significant leadership experience in data product management, analytics, or data delivery.</li><li>Strong grasp of cloud data platforms, analytics tooling, and governance best practice.</li><li>Proven ability to define and execute roadmaps that drive measurable business outcomes.</li></ul><p><strong>On Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Salary - up to £95,000</li><li>Hybrid working - 1-2 days a week in Birmingham</li><li>Bonus of up to 15%, car 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/Um94eS5MYXcuMjk5ODMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is recruiting for a Head of Data on a permanent basis, with flexible and remote working (office based in Birmingham), paying up to £90,000. This is a newly created role, where the Head of Data is responsible for the strategy and delivery of BI and analytics. </p><p>This is a 50/50 split between strategic oversight and hands-on delivery, focusing on delivering high-value data products including dashboards and advanced analytics solutions. <br /><br /></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities </strong></p><ul><li>Engage with senior leadership to understand business objectives and align BI initiatives to requirements </li><li>Lead the evolution of existing dashboards into high-value tools</li><li>Work closely with other BI leads across sectors to ensure consistency and alignment of solutions</li><li>Act as bridge between the business and data team to increase business value of data products</li></ul><p><strong>Key Skills</strong> </p><ul><li>Expert in BI and data visualisation, leading the data strategy for large enterprises </li><li>Strong understanding of cloud-based data platforms </li><li>Proven experience partnering with senior leaders to champion business value behind data analytics and BI </li><li>All rounder knowledge of data analytics, business intelligence, data engineering and data governance initiatives </li></ul><p>This role will require some travel to the Birmingham office, but the rest can be remote. </p><p><strong>On Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Up to £90,000 per annum</li><li>Car allowance and bonus (up to 15%)</li><li>PMI</li><li>Pension contributions (5-6%) </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/Um94eS5MYXcuMDY1NjUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-start="211" data-end="259">Robert Half have been engaged on an exclusive basis to support our client with the hiring of a <strong>Head of Technology</strong> in a newly created position for the organisation. This is a permanent post. </p><p data-start="211" data-end="259"> </p><p data-end="752" data-start="394">We are seeking an experienced and visionary <strong data-start="438" data-end="486">Head of Technology </strong>to lead on technology strategy and operations. This is a senior leadership role responsible for aligning IT with business objectives, driving digital transformation, and ensuring robust, secure, and innovative systems that underpin our mission-critical services.</p><h3 data-end="785" data-start="759">Key Responsibilities</h3><p data-end="813" data-start="787"><strong data-end="811" data-start="787">Strategic Leadership</strong></p><ul data-end="999" data-start="814"><li data-end="890" data-start="814"><p data-end="890" data-start="816">Develop and deliver the organisation's IT vision, strategy, and roadmap.</p></li><li data-start="891" data-end="999"><p data-start="893" data-end="999">Advise the Executive Team on emerging technologies, risks, and opportunities for digital transformation.</p></li></ul><p data-end="1041" data-start="1001"><strong data-start="1001" data-end="1039">Infrastructure & Systems Oversight</strong></p><ul data-end="1305" data-start="1042"><li data-end="1179" data-start="1042"><p data-end="1179" data-start="1044">Manage the implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of IT systems including networks, servers, databases, and client applications.</p></li><li data-end="1305" data-start="1180"><p data-end="1305" data-start="1182">Ensure high availability and resilience of mission-critical platforms such as core banking, trading, or payments engines.</p></li></ul><p data-end="1339" data-start="1307"><strong data-start="1307" data-end="1337">Cybersecurity & Compliance</strong></p><ul data-end="1603" data-start="1340"><li data-start="1340" data-end="1451"><p data-end="1451" data-start="1342">Establish and enforce cybersecurity policies in line with FCA, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and other relevant standards.</p></li><li data-end="1534" data-start="1452"><p data-start="1454" data-end="1534">Lead risk assessments, vulnerability testing, and incident response exercises.</p></li><li data-end="1603" data-start="1535"><p data-start="1537" data-end="1603">Maintain audit-ready documentation and support external reviews.</p></li></ul><p data-start="1605" data-end="1635"><strong data-end="1633" data-start="1605">Team & Vendor Management</strong></p><ul data-end="1829" data-start="1636"><li data-start="1636" data-end="1734"><p data-end="1734" data-start="1638">Recruit, lead, and develop a high-performing IT team, fostering innovation and accountability.</p></li><li data-end="1829" data-start="1735"><p data-start="1737" data-end="1829">Manage vendor relationships, ensuring SLA adherence, cost efficiency, and service quality.</p></li></ul><p data-end="1864" data-start="1831"><strong data-start="1831" data-end="1862">Data Governance & Analytics</strong></p><ul data-end="2042" data-start="1865"><li data-end="1947" data-start="1865"><p data-start="1867" data-end="1947">Drive data quality, governance, and analytics initiatives across the business.</p></li><li data-end="2042" data-start="1948"><p data-start="1950" data-end="2042">Implement reporting frameworks for operational, security, and project performance metrics.</p></li></ul><p data-end="2070" data-start="2044"><strong data-end="2068" data-start="2044">Budget & Procurement</strong></p><ul data-start="2071" data-end="2203"><li data-start="2071" data-end="2132"><p data-end="2132" data-start="2073">Own the IT budget, including forecasting and procurement.</p></li><li data-end="2203" data-start="2133"><p data-start="2135" data-end="2203">Evaluate vendor proposals and negotiate contracts to maximise ROI.</p></li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul data-end="3045" data-start="2514"><li data-end="2563" data-start="2514"><p data-end="2563" data-start="2516">Strong leadership and team management skills.</p></li><li data-end="2652" data-start="2564"><p data-end="2652" data-start="2566">Extensive knowledge of IT infrastructure, systems, and cybersecurity best practices.</p></li><li data-start="2653" data-end="2718"><p data-end="2718" data-start="2655">Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.</p></li><li data-end="2804" data-start="2719"><p data-start="2721" data-end="2804">Proven ability to design and implement IT strategies aligned with business goals.</p></li><li data-start="2805" data-end="2860"><p data-start="2807" data-end="2860">Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.</p></li><li data-start="2861" data-end="2928"><p data-start="2863" data-end="2928">Experience managing budgets and optimising resource allocation.</p></li><li data-end="2982" data-start="2929"><p data-end="2982" data-start="2931">Experience working in a Senior IT Leadership role within FS/Insurance is highly desirable.</p></li><li data-end="3045" data-start="2983"><p data-end="3045" data-start="2985">Professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM) desirable.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Package/logistics:</strong></p><ul><li>£90,000-£100,000 basic salary </li><li>Company bonus scheme </li><li>enhanced pension scheme (up to 16%)</li><li>29 days holiday + Bank Holidays</li><li>Hybird working on offer from West Midlands site (near Dudley)</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/Um9yeS5LaXJrbWFuLjE5NzE2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half is proud to have partnered with a client in the health-care industry who are growing their data engineering team. This is a newly created role as the business is going through impressive growth. You will work with an existing team of Data Engineers and join the team on some exciting digital transformation projects. This is a permanent role, paying up to £55,000 with remote working (occasional travel to Birmingham) </p><p><strong>The Role </strong></p><p>We are looking for proven Data Engineers to join the team, responsible for developing and implementing data pipelines to extract, transform and load data using Snowflake. Key responsibilities include: </p><ul><li>Ingest, store and process large data sets </li><li>Assist in creation and maintenance of a scalable and high-performance data warehouse </li><li>Investigate and analyse alternative solutions to data storing, processing etc</li><li>Develop and maintain data pipelines implementing ETL processes </li><li>Partner closely with data and BI team</li><li>Support with data governance policies</li></ul><p><strong>About You </strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in Azure Data Factory, SQL Server and Snowflake</li><li>Strong understanding of ETL methodology </li><li>Good knowledge of non-structured database solutions</li><li>Experience in Data Modelling and Data Development </li></ul><p><strong>On Offer </strong></p><ul><li>Salary - up to £55,000 </li><li>Remote working - occasional travel to Birmingham </li><li>Enhanced maternity pay</li><li>24 hours free GP support line </li><li>Free life assurance cover</li><li>Car lease discounts</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/Um94eS5MYXcuMzE0NjEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
