<p><strong>Director, IT & AI Infrastructure - Central London - BioTech</strong></p><p><strong>£100K - £140k, Bonus & Benefits</strong></p><p>Robert Half a partnered with a fast-scaling BioTech based in London.</p><p>Relentless Medicine Discovery Needs Relentless Technology!</p><p>The way medicines are discovered today is too slow. We believe patients deserve better - and faster. That requires unconventional thinking, advanced computation, and a relentless drive to do things differently.</p><p>We are an ambitious biotech organisation uniting <strong>AI, computation, and RNAi</strong> to accelerate the discovery of differentiated therapies with real-world impact. Our teams thrive on complexity, creativity, and collaboration, and we move quickly to turn insight into action.</p><p>As we continue to scale, we are seeking a <strong>Director of IT & AI Infrastructure</strong> to lead our enterprise technology, security, and AI enablement strategy at a pivotal moment in our journey.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting to the <strong>VP, Head of Applied AI & Informatics</strong>, this role owns enterprise IT operations, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and AI enablement across the organisation. You will be accountable for safeguarding systems, data, and intellectual property, while ensuring our technology estate actively accelerates R&D and commercial productivity.</p><p>This is a highly visible leadership role at the intersection of <strong>IT, security, AI, and biotech R&D</strong>, offering the opportunity to shape how AI is embedded responsibly and effectively across the business.</p><p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p><p><strong>Infrastructure & Operations</strong></p><ul><li>Lead Microsoft 365 and end-user computing environments</li><li>Oversee AWS cloud architecture supporting discovery and computational platforms</li><li>Ensure availability, performance, backup, and disaster recovery readiness</li><li>Establish infrastructure standards, documentation, and operational best practice</li><li>Deploy AI-enabled IT automation for monitoring, support, and knowledge management</li><li>Partner with internal AI teams to support secure and efficient AI workloads</li></ul><p><strong>Security & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Own the end-to-end cybersecurity posture across all systems</li><li>Implement access controls, monitoring, and incident response frameworks</li><li>Maintain compliance with GDPR, SOC 2 and other relevant standards</li><li>Conduct regular security audits, penetration testing, and risk assessments</li><li>Manage third-party vendors and security risk</li><li>Govern secure use of enterprise AI platforms (e.g. generative AI tools), protecting IP and sensitive data</li><li>Define and enforce responsible AI, data sharing, and access control policies</li></ul><p><strong>Strategy & Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and deliver a multi-year IT and AI infrastructure roadmap</li><li>Evaluate emerging technologies relevant to biotech, R&D, and computational science</li><li>Define IT governance and risk management aligned to regulatory needs</li><li>Own IT budget, licensing, and vendor relationships</li><li>Partner with R&D leadership on capacity planning and infrastructure strategy</li><li>Drive enterprise adoption of secure AI tools, including training teams to embed AI into daily workflows</li><li>Advise senior leadership on AI, security, and operational efficiency</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Experience</strong></p><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>8+ years in senior IT or infrastructure leadership roles, ideally in regulated environments (biotech, pharma, healthcare)</li><li>Strong experience managing AWS production environments</li><li>Proven success building and maturing enterprise security programmes</li><li>Hands-on expertise with Microsoft 365 and identity platforms (Azure AD / Entra ID)</li><li>Deep understanding of IAM, network security, and encryption</li><li>Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience</li><li>Working knowledge of enterprise AI platforms and architectures</li><li>Experience defining or governing AI use in data-sensitive or regulated settings</li><li>Ability to translate AI opportunity and risk into practical enterprise outcomes</li></ul><p><strong>Nice to Have</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in high-growth or early-stage biotech/pharma</li><li>Familiarity with GxP, HIPAA, or similar frameworks</li><li>Exposure to data platforms, MLOps, or AI/ML infrastructure in R&D contexts</li><li>Ownership of SOC 2 or similar certifications</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><p><strong>Committed to Care</strong></p><ul><li>Healthcare, pension/401(k), and life assurance</li></ul><p><strong>Celebrating Success</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary, performance-related bonus, and recognition awards</li></ul><p><strong>Unlocking Potential</strong></p><ul><li>Dedicated personal development time and learning budget</li></ul><p><strong>Enjoying Life</strong></p><ul><li>Social and wellbeing initiatives and a competitive holiday/PTO policy</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/amFtZXMud2lsbHNvbi4wMDQzNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>We are recruiting for an experienced <strong data-start="287" data-end="322">One Identity Safeguard Engineer</strong> to join a leading management consultancy firm on an initial 6 month contract. This role will support a client-facing programme focused on Privileged Access Management (PAM) enhancement and optimisation.</p><p>The successful candidate will play a key role in the design, configuration, implementation, and optimisation of <strong data-end="667" data-start="641">One Identity Safeguard</strong> solutions within complex enterprise environments.</p><h3 data-start="821" data-end="849"><strong data-end="849" data-start="825">Responsibilities:</strong></h3><ul data-start="851" data-end="1592"><li data-end="994" data-start="851">Design, implement, and configure One Identity Safeguard for Privileged Passwords (SPP) and/or Safeguard for Privileged Sessions (SPS)</li><li data-end="1076" data-start="995">Lead on-boarding of privileged accounts, assets, and applications into Safeguard</li><li data-start="1077" data-end="1155">Configure access request workflows, session policies, and approval processes</li><li data-start="1156" data-end="1239">Integrate Safeguard with Active Directory, Azure AD, and other identity providers</li><li data-end="1315" data-start="1240">Support high availability (HA) configuration and performance optimisation</li><li data-start="1316" data-end="1384">Conduct health checks, remediation, and best-practice improvements</li><li data-end="1443" data-start="1385">Produce technical documentation and operational runbooks</li><li data-start="1444" data-end="1530">Work closely with security architects, infrastructure teams, and client stakeholders</li><li data-end="1592" data-start="1531">Provide knowledge transfer to internal teams where required</li></ul><h3 data-start="1599" data-end="1626"><strong data-end="1626" data-start="1603">Experience:</strong></h3><ul data-start="1628" data-end="2119"><li data-end="1688" data-start="1628">Strong hands-on experience with <strong data-end="1688" data-start="1662">One Identity Safeguard</strong></li><li data-start="1689" data-end="1760">Proven experience delivering PAM solutions in enterprise environments</li><li data-start="1761" data-end="1870">Experience integrating Safeguard with: <ul data-end="1870" data-start="1804"><li data-start="1804" data-end="1833">Active Directory / Azure AD</li><li data-end="1852" data-start="1836">SIEM platforms</li><li data-start="1855" data-end="1870">MFA solutions</li></ul></li><li data-end="1951" data-start="1871">Strong understanding of privileged access controls and security best practices</li><li data-start="1952" data-end="2059">Experience in regulated or complex environments (Financial Services, Government, or Consulting preferred)</li><li data-start="2060" data-end="2119">Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills</li></ul><p> </p><h3 data-end="1626" data-start="1599"><strong data-start="1603" data-end="1626">Contract:</strong></h3><ul data-start="1628" data-end="2119"><li data-end="1688" data-start="1628">Inital 6 months contract </li><li data-start="1628" data-end="1688">Competitive day rate - Inside IR35 </li><li data-start="1628" data-end="1688">Hybrid - 1 day based in London</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/YW5kcmUuZ2FyZGVuZXJtY2ZhcmxhbmUuNzk4OTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a leading UK retail organisation to hire an Apple Systems Engineer for an initial 6-month contract, with a strong view to permanent.</p><p>This role will act as a senior technical escalation point across the IT service desk while owning Apple-focused systems, endpoint management, and day-to-day IT operations within the London office. The position will play a key role in stabilising, improving, and scaling IT support as the organisation builds a London-based IT team.</p><p data-end="730" data-start="709"><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul data-end="1574" data-start="731"><li data-end="808" data-start="731">Act as a senior escalation point across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd line IT support</li><li data-start="809" data-end="897">Deliver high-quality, customer-focused support across macOS and Windows environments</li><li data-start="898" data-end="983">Own and continuously improve IT service desk processes and best-practice delivery</li><li data-end="1068" data-start="984">Manage Apple device lifecycle management using Jamf and Microsoft InTune<strong> </strong></li><li data-start="984" data-end="1068">Lead employee onboarding and offboarding, including device provisioning and access management</li><li data-end="1256" data-start="1167">Support a remote workforce, including networking, VPN, and secure access requirements</li><li data-end="1350" data-start="1257">Troubleshoot server-related issues and collaborate with wider IT stakeholders as required</li><li data-start="1351" data-end="1424">Support cloud terminals, system changes, and operational improvements</li><li data-start="1425" data-end="1496">Take ownership of day-to-day IT operations within the London office</li><li data-start="1497" data-end="1574">Contribute to the growth and development of a future London-based IT team</li></ul><p data-end="1596" data-start="1581"><strong>Experience:</strong></p><ul data-end="2116" data-start="1597"><li data-start="1597" data-end="1686">Strong hands-on experience supporting macOS environments in an enterprise setting</li><li data-start="1687" data-end="1736">Good working knowledge of Windows systems</li><li data-start="1737" data-end="1798">Proven experience using Jamf and Microsoft Intune</li><li data-start="1799" data-end="1852">Solid understanding of user and device management</li><li data-start="1853" data-end="1907">Experience supporting remote and hybrid workforces</li><li data-start="1908" data-end="1979">Working knowledge of networking concepts and server troubleshooting</li><li data-end="2049" data-start="1980">Ability to work independently and take ownership of IT operations</li><li data-start="2050" data-end="2116">Experience within a retail or multi-site environment (desirable)</li></ul><p data-start="2123" data-end="2140"><strong>Organisation:</strong></p><ul data-start="2141" data-end="2360"><li data-start="2141" data-end="2210">London-based contract role - 4 days per week onsite (Holborn)</li><li data-end="2268" data-start="2211">Initial 6-month contract with a view to permanent</li><li data-start="2269" data-end="2292">Global Retail organisation</li><li data-start="2269" data-end="2292">Competitive hourly rate</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/YW5kcmUuZ2FyZGVuZXJtY2ZhcmxhbmUuODUyMTIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is working with a well-established UK-based business operating within the production services sector, with activity across the UK, Europe, and Internationally.</p><p data-start="770" data-end="951">Due to continued growth and increased workload, the company is now looking to hire an <strong data-start="855" data-end="884">Admin Assistant</strong> to support the finance function and general office administration.</p><h3 data-end="972" data-start="953">Role Overview</h3><p data-start="973" data-end="1252">This is a hands-on, varied role supporting both finance and office/HR administration. It is well suited to someone early in their career (around 1+ year experience) who enjoys working in a small, close-knit team and is comfortable taking ownership of day-to-day responsibilities.</p><p data-start="1254" data-end="1374">You will work closely with senior stakeholders and play a key role in keeping core business operations running smoothly.</p><h3 data-end="1402" data-start="1376">Key Responsibilities</h3><h3 data-end="1402" data-start="1376"><strong data-end="1671" data-start="1641">HR & Office Administration</strong></h3><ul data-end="2062" data-start="1672"><li data-end="1726" data-start="1672"><p data-end="1726" data-start="1674">Maintaining attendance records and holiday planner</p></li><li data-start="1727" data-end="1822"><p data-end="1822" data-start="1729">Ensuring staff documentation is up to date (contracts, starter forms, right-to-work checks)</p></li><li data-start="1823" data-end="1880"><p data-end="1880" data-start="1825">Supporting onboarding administration for new starters</p></li><li data-start="1881" data-end="1943"><p data-end="1943" data-start="1883">General filing and document management (digital and paper)</p></li><li data-start="1944" data-end="2000"><p data-start="1946" data-end="2000">Ordering office supplies and liaising with suppliers</p></li><li data-end="2062" data-start="2001"><p data-start="2003" data-end="2062">Providing ad-hoc administrative support to the wider team</p></li></ul><p data-start="1404" data-end="1415"><strong data-end="1415" data-start="1404">Finance</strong></p><ul data-end="1639" data-start="1416"><li data-start="1416" data-end="1448"><p data-start="1418" data-end="1448">Processing supplier invoices</p></li><li data-start="1449" data-end="1524"><p data-end="1524" data-start="1451">Matching invoices to purchase orders and ensuring correct authorisation</p></li><li data-end="1593" data-start="1525"><p data-start="1527" data-end="1593">Supplier statement reconciliations and resolving invoice queries</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="2088" data-start="2064"> </h3><h3 data-end="2088" data-start="2064">Team & Environment</h3><ul data-end="2377" data-start="2089"><li data-start="2089" data-end="2123"><p data-start="2091" data-end="2123">Small team of around 10 people</p></li><li data-start="2124" data-end="2167"><p data-end="2167" data-start="2126">Flat structure with close collaboration</p></li><li data-end="2201" data-start="2168"><p data-start="2170" data-end="2201">Strong tenure and stable team</p></li><li data-start="2202" data-end="2254"><p data-start="2204" data-end="2254">Friendly, relaxed, and supportive office culture</p></li><li data-end="2302" data-start="2255"><p data-start="2257" data-end="2302">Everyone contributes beyond their job title</p></li><li data-start="2303" data-end="2377"><p data-start="2305" data-end="2377">Dog-friendly office (candidates must be comfortable working around dogs)</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="2402" data-start="2379">Candidate Profile</h3><p data-end="2418" data-start="2404"><strong data-start="2404" data-end="2418">Must-haves</strong></p><ul data-start="2419" data-end="2607"><li data-start="2419" data-end="2491"><p data-end="2491" data-start="2421">At least 1 year's experience in a finance and/or administrative role</p></li><li data-end="2548" data-start="2492"><p data-start="2494" data-end="2548">Strong attention to detail and organisational skills</p></li><li data-end="2607" data-start="2549"><p data-start="2551" data-end="2607">Comfortable working full-time in an office environment</p></li></ul><p data-end="2625" data-start="2609"><strong data-end="2625" data-start="2609">Nice to have</strong></p><ul data-end="2716" data-start="2626"><li data-start="2626" data-end="2676"><p data-end="2676" data-start="2628">Experience in a small or medium-sized business</p></li><li data-start="2677" data-end="2716"><p data-start="2679" data-end="2716">Exposure to basic HR administration</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/TWFkZWxlaW5lLkJhcm5lcy40MzA1Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
