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><strong>Broadcasting Network Engineer (Audio, Video & Multiplexing) | Telecoms / Broadcast Media</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half is supporting a global consulting firm in sourcing an experienced <strong>Broadcasting Network Engineer</strong> for a major <strong>broadcast and connectivity programme</strong>. This work sits within a strategic engineering function focused on delivering next-generation Audio/Video processing, multiplexing, and broadcast network services across legacy and cloud environments.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Assignment Details</strong></p><ul><li>Initial Duration: <strong>6 months</strong> (with potential extension) - start ASAP</li><li>Location: <strong>Primarily remote - occasional on-site near Hampshire</strong></li><li>Day Rate: <strong>£p/day</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p><p>You'll work closely with Broadcast Engineering, Network Engineering and Product teams to <strong>design, deploy, optimise and troubleshoot</strong> Audio & Video processing systems across broadcast and satellite networks. The role requires someone with a <strong>blend of broadcast engineering knowledge, multiplexing expertise, strong network fundamentals, and cloud/virtualisation awareness</strong>, able to support both legacy platforms and emerging cloud-based media workflows.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Skills & Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience as a <strong>Broadcast Engineer, Audio/Video Engineer, or Network Engineer</strong> within broadcast or satellite communications</li><li>Strong knowledge of <strong>encoding, multiplexing, transcoding and A/V processing</strong> technologies</li><li>Hands-on experience installing, testing, analysing and optimising A/V processing equipment</li><li>Understanding of IP-based broadcast delivery, contribution/distribution networks and integration with existing broadcast infrastructure</li><li>Ability to engage with SMEs and technical teams to troubleshoot issues and drive improvements</li><li>Experience supporting the integration of <strong>legacy broadcast systems with cloud or virtualised architectures</strong></li><li>Proficiency with diagnostic engineering tools and broadcast monitoring systems</li><li>Awareness of <strong>AWS, Azure or Google Cloud</strong> environments advantageous</li><li>Strong documentation, communication and stakeholder management skills</li></ul><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer to help shape next-generation broadcast network services within a high-impact media and connectivity programme.</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/Tmljb2xhcy5HZW9yZ2lvdS41OTcyMS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Contract:DevOps Engineer </strong></p><p><strong>Oxfordshire - 1 Day On-Site Weekly | 3-Month initial Contract | Competitive Rate | December Start </strong></p><p> </p><p>We're working with an innovative client on a cutting-edge delivery project focused on building a secure, cloud-based containerised API to interface with on-prem servers. we're seeking a Contract DevOps Engineer with a strong development background to join the team.</p><p><strong>Key Skills & Experience:</strong></p><p>* Experienced DevOps Engineer</p><p>* Extensive cloud experience (Azure / AWS)</p><p>* Commercial use of containerisation technologies (Kubernetes / Docker)</p><p>* Ideally python (Would consider similar)</p><p>* Holistic problem-solving and diagnostic skills</p><p>* Experience working in Agile environments</p><p>* Stakeholder management experience</p><p>* Preference for candidates with a development-first mindset</p><p> </p><p>Location: Oxfordshire (on-site once a week) Start Date: Early December.</p><p>If you are interested in this position please reach out to Sam at Sam.bos- or Tel:01179935411</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/c2FtLmJvc2NvbGV5LjE5NTk5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Role Summary</strong></p><p>The fundamental objective of the Head of OT is to manage the OT Team in designing, deploying, and supporting the communication and monitoring systems on new and existing distributed energy projects.</p><p>As new sites increasing rely on their communication networks for operation, my client needs to ensure that new designs meet the current requirements for performance and cybersecurity and that older designs are maintained and upgraded in line with current industry practises.</p><p>The Head of OT will also be available to provide advice and assistance for reactive issues which need additional skills or experience and will participate in an on-call rota for out-of-hours remote support along with the other members of comms team.</p><p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manages and mentors engineers, delegating workload as necessary</li><li>Works closely with multiple stakeholder teams including engineering, design, commercial, planning and construction to optimise project designs</li><li>Ensure the OT Team are provided with all relevant information to complete designs</li><li>Assumes OT design responsibility for project OT scope from concept, through construction and to final acceptance.</li><li>Ensure cybersecurity policy is considered in new designs and in maintenance and upgrades of existing systems.</li><li>Ensure the required documentation needed to implement the OT system designs is produced on time, e.g. cable schedules, network diagrams, and register lists</li><li>Liaising with other teams & contractors to ensure that the overall project designs integrate smoothly</li><li>Communicates directly with suppliers' technical / service support teams regarding product capabilities and reviews client enquiries, escalating as required to equipment manufacturers.</li><li>Responds to EPC, O&M, technical advisor, funder, client, or asset owner technical enquiries. These enquiries may require several actions including documentation review, performance assessment, site survey and technical support</li><li>Staying abreast of relevant developments in the telecommunications and technology marketplace</li><li>Managing tickets raised by O&M and programming OT resource.</li><li>Planning and overseeing maintenance of OT systems software and hardware installed at solar PV and battery energy storage plants throughout the UK</li><li>Supporting operational staff with monitoring, data acquisition, security, and CCTV systems issue resolutions</li><li>Adherence to the Group's Quality Management System and processes</li></ul><p><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></p><p><strong>ESSENTIAL</strong></p><ul><li>Management of a technical team within the OT environment.</li><li>Basic Windows administration knowledge, including Intune endpoint management</li><li>Detailed knowledge of IT/OT networks and design principles; segmentation, VLANs, NAT, VPNs</li><li>Strong knowledge of OT cybersecurity</li><li>Industrial communication protocols including Modbus RTU / TCP, RS485 / serial communications</li><li>Familiarity with network troubleshooting tools</li><li>Technical problem-solving skills and an aptitude for implementing new ideas</li><li>Self motivated; able to work remotely and independently</li><li>Enthusiasm for ongoing personal development and learning</li><li>Strong communicator with patience and perseverance, able to troubleshoot and problem-solve with remote staff or equipment</li></ul><p><strong>PREFERRED</strong></p><ul><li>Knowledge and experience of PV specific and general industrial data acquisition systems</li><li>Linux system administration experience, focussed on Debian or derivatives, Ansible for centralised management, iptables/NFT firewalls.</li><li>Experience of the following network equipment; Fortinet firewalls and switches, Mikrotik routers, Moxa industrial networking, OpenWRT</li><li>PV, battery, and power electronics background knowledge</li><li>Basic AutoCAD skills</li></ul><p><strong>Education</strong></p><ul><li>Ideally an undergraduate degree in STEM subject that provides a demonstrable background in IT, computing, computer networking, or electronics via relevant course modules, but may also include vocational training or extensive relevant work experience</li><li>IT-related technical proficiency or security qualifications e.g. SANS, Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA or similar are advantageous, but not essential</li></ul><p><strong>Other</strong></p><ul><li>Must possess a current Driving Licence</li><li>Must be prepared to travel within the UK, including occasional overnight stays, and potentially abroad, for site visits</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/Um9yeS5LaXJrbWFuLjkyMzQzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.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">
