<p>Robert Half have partnered on an exclsuive basis with a Global Manufacturing organisation based in Newport to recruit a Senior IT Manager on a permanent basis. </p><h3 data-start="161" data-end="181" data-section-id="rxbt5q"> </h3><p><strong>Role Summary</strong></p><p>A global manufacturing organisation is seeking a Senior IT Manager to lead IT service delivery across a critical production site and associated remote locations. This role is accountable for ensuring the stability, security, and continuous improvement of IT systems supporting a <strong>24/7 manufacturing environment</strong>.</p><p>The position combines<strong> leadership</strong> of the IT Operations function with <strong>hands-on technical oversight and project delivery</strong>, working closely with both local stakeholders and global IT functions to drive operational excellence and technology innovation.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Take full ownership of IT service delivery across a manufacturing site and associated remote offices</li><li>Lead, develop, and mentor a local IT team, ensuring high performance and continuous capability development</li><li>Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and business stakeholders to deliver IT solutions that enhance production efficiency and reliability</li><li>Align local IT operations with global IT strategy, standards, and initiatives</li><li>Set priorities, allocate resources, and lead the delivery of IT projects and continuous improvement initiatives</li><li>Oversee and maintain core IT infrastructure, including:</li><ul><li>Virtualisation platforms (e.g. VMware)</li><li>Windows Server environments</li><li>Network infrastructure (LAN/WAN)</li></ul><li>Ensure robust IT security, risk management, and compliance across all systems</li><li>Support and optimise IT systems critical to manufacturing operations, ensuring minimal downtime</li><li>Manage IT budgets, resource planning, and vendor relationships where applicable</li><li>Provide reporting and governance into regional and global IT leadership</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Experience Required</strong></p><ul><li>Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline</li><li><strong>Minimum 10 years' experience in IT</strong>, including <strong>significant leadership experience (4+ years managing teams)</strong></li><li><strong>Demonstrable experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment (essential)</strong></li><li>Strong understanding of IT requirements in <strong>24/7, production-critical environments</strong></li><li>Technical expertise in:</li><ul><li>Microsoft Active Directory and cloud services</li><li>Data centre infrastructure and operations</li><li>Network infrastructure and services</li></ul><li>Experience with manufacturing systems (e.g. MES, SCADA, or plant systems) is highly desirable</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities</li><li>Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment</li><li>Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills</li></ul><p><strong>Key Attributes</strong></p><ul><li>Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to technical leadership</li><li>Strong leadership and team development capabilities</li><li>Proactive, resilient, and results-driven</li><li>Deep appreciation of uptime, reliability, and operational continuity in manufacturing</li><li>Experience working within a global, matrixed organisation</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Salary/logistics</strong></p><ul><li>£70,000-£75,000 + additional benefits </li><li>The role is 5 days a week on site in Newport as standard so please only apply if you are comfortable with the travel commitments. </li></ul><p><br /><br /></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/Um9yeS5LaXJrbWFuLjYwNDY5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Cyber Security Manager South Wales | Hybrid working Up to £100,000 + bonus + enhanced pension<br /><br />We're working with a large, regulated organisation operating in the critical infrastructure sector who are strengthening their cyber security leadership capability.<br /><br />They're looking for a Cyber Security Manager to take ownership of key security functions and help shape the organisation's long-term cyber strategy.<br /><br />This is a senior leadership role with responsibility across several security disciplines including Security Architecture, Identity & Access Management and Information Security, working closely with operational and technology teams.<br /><br />The role<br /><br />You'll play a key role in developing and maturing cyber resilience across the organisation, including:<br />* Leading and developing cyber security teams<br />* Owning and evolving cyber security strategy and roadmaps<br />* Ensuring alignment with recognised frameworks such as CAF, NIST or ISO27001<br />* Working with senior stakeholders to manage cyber risk and resilience planning<br />* Overseeing security architecture and identity strategy across enterprise environments<br />* Supporting incident response, risk management and regulatory engagement<br />* Helping embed a strong security culture across the organisation<br /><br />What we're looking for<br /><br />We're keen to speak with people who can demonstrate:<br />* Proven experience leading security teams in an enterprise or regulated environment<br />* Strong background in Security Architecture or Identity & Access Management<br />* Experience shaping strategy and managing cyber risk at organisational level<br />* Familiarity with frameworks such as CAF, NIST or ISO27001<br />* Strong stakeholder engagement skills and experience working at senior level<br />* Certifications such as CISSP or CISM, or equivalent experience at this level<br /><br /></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/Um9yeS5LaXJrbWFuLjQ2ODExLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.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">
<p><strong>Director of Technology, Digital & Data / Fixed term - 18 months </strong></p><p>Very interesting opportunity has become available to work with our Bristol based client as their new Director of DDT. </p><p>This is a fixed term position for 18 months and you will play a pivotal role in stabilising and enhancing the data, digital and technology capabilities. </p><p>Responsibilities include;</p><ul><li>Strategic Leadership and Planning</li><li>Leadership and Workforce development</li><li>Change and Transformation</li></ul><p>Experience required;</p><ul><li>Significant experience at leadership level within data, digital and technology functions</li><li>Experience managing data, digital and technology budgets, contracts and supplier relationships</li><li>Understanding of information governance, data protection and cyber security requirements in regulated environments</li><li>Bonus if you have healthcare, NHS, primary care or similar regulated environments</li></ul><p>If you tick the above boxes and would like to find out more, please apply via the link below or email me (Joss. Escott @ Roberthalf. co. uk) </p><p>Interviews can be arranged immediately, with a view of starting in the next 2 - 4 weeks. </p><p><strong>Director of Technology, Digital & Data / Fixed term - 18 months </strong></p><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/Sm9zcy5Fc2NvdHQuNzcyODIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half has partnered with a project delivery and infrastructure business to recruit for a Senior Cost Specialist. This is a senior-level opportunity supporting complex, high-value programmes, offering hybrid working based in Bridgwater and strong long-term progression.</p><p>The Role:</p><p>Reporting into senior project leadership, you will take ownership of budgeting, cost control, financial governance and change management across major projects.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Develop and maintain Performance Measurement Baselines, WBS, CBS and Control Account Plans</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting and cost control across the full project lifecycle</li><li>Manage cost risk, contingency and financial change control</li><li>Deliver earned value reporting (EVM), variance analysis and performance insights</li><li>Oversee accruals, commitments, EACs and outturn forecasting</li><li>Align cost management with schedule, contract and commercial frameworks</li><li>Manage client payment applications and financial reporting</li></ul><p>Experience Required</p><ul><li>Extensive experience in cost engineering, project controls or quantity surveying within complex environments</li><li>Advanced knowledge of budgeting & cost control and Earned Value Management</li><li>Strong understanding of contract forms (NEC, FIDIC, JCT)</li><li>Experience in risk quantification and cost modelling</li><li>Full project lifecycle exposure (bid through to close-out)</li><li>Previous supervisory/leadership experience desirable</li></ul><p>Qualifications</p><ul><li>HNC (or equivalent) in Cost Engineering or Quantity Surveying</li><li>ECITB Level 5 Diploma in Cost Engineering (or equivalent)</li><li>Professional membership (e.g. APM, ACostE, RICS) preferred</li><li>Degree in Engineering, Construction or Project Management advantageous</li></ul><p>Package</p><ul><li>£85,000 - £106,000 base salary</li><li>£5,900 car allowance</li><li>Bonus up to 20%</li><li>Hybrid working (Bridgwater-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/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguOTk4NjAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with Aquamain in the hire of a Sales & Marketing Assistant to join their team. This company is headquartered in Shepton Mallet and can offer hybrid working after a probation period.</p><p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>Aquamain is a UK-based multi-utility contractor that specialises in providing water, electricity, and infrastructure solutions for property developers. The company offers end-to-end utility installation services, ensuring efficient and compliant connections for residential and commercial projects.</p><p>With expertise in managing utility networks, Aquamain works closely with developers, local authorities, and regulatory bodies to streamline the installation process. Their services include project management, design, installation, and maintenance, helping clients navigate complex utility regulations while delivering cost-effective solutions.</p><p>Aquamain is known for its commitment to quality, compliance, and sustainability, making it a trusted partner in the UK construction and utilities sector.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>We are looking for a dynamic and driven Sales Assistant & Marketing Assistant to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to kickstart or develop their career in marketing and sales. You will play a key role in supporting marketing activities, generating leads, and assisting in prospecting new business opportunities. Experience is not essential - we are looking for someone with the right attitude, confidence, and communication skills who can grow with the business..</p><p><strong>Role Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Conduct market research to identify potential leads and industry trends.</li><li>Support prospecting efforts, including reaching out to potential clients via email, LinkedIn, and phone calls.</li><li>Maintain and update customer databases and CRM systems.</li><li>Collaborate with the sales team to nurture and qualify leads.</li><li>Assist in preparing sales materials, presentations, and proposals.</li><li>Monitor and report on marketing campaign performance and sales pipeline activity.</li><li>Provide general administrative support to the marketing and sales team as required.</li><li>Assist in executing marketing campaigns across digital platforms, including social media (LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.) and website content.</li><li>Create engaging posts and manage interactions to drive brand awareness and lead generation.</li></ul><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>Confident communicator - able to engage effectively with potential clients and team members.</li><li>Highly driven and self-motivated - eager to learn and take initiative.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>A positive and proactive attitude - willing to contribute new ideas and adapt to a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Strong organisational skills - ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.</li><li>Basic understanding of marketing and sales principles (preferred but not essential).</li><li>Familiarity with social media platforms and a keen interest in digital marketing.</li><li>Competency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and willingness to learn new software/tools.</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Salary - £26,000 - £30,000 DOE</li><li>Private Medical</li><li>Career development opportunities.</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/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuNDIwMTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
