<p>Robert Half are working for a world class institution to recruit for Head of Management Accounts based in Bedfordshire</p><p><strong>Salary between £55-65k</strong></p><p>Generous benefits are:</p><ul><li>Life Cover</li><li>Access to a wide range of discounts</li><li>Recognition awards</li><li>Healthcare cashback plans</li><li>Generous holiday benefits</li><li>Contributory pension schemes - 10%!</li><li>Attractive family friendly policies; maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working.</li><li>Access to a variety of employee assistance support services.</li></ul><p>Reporting to the UK Financial Controller, this is an opportunity to lead the UK's management accounts Function, taking responsibility for 3 staff. The company operates the UK, US, France, Germany Finland trading entities with revenues of c.£40m and c.600 employees.</p><p><strong>Roles and responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Meeting all weekly, monthly and year-end internal reporting deadlines</li><li>Maintaining, improving and controlling the quality of the management accounts</li><li>Delivering accurate and timely financial reporting</li><li>Responsible for the management and development of the management accounting team (3 direct reports)</li><li>Accountable for the compliance of financial statements with Group Accounting policies, IFRS and relevant tax law</li><li>Preparation of subsidiary accounts for external reporting</li><li>Ongoing Balance Sheet control and review</li><li>Continually improving financial processes, including system improvements. Devising and implementing change across the business to drive efficiency</li><li>To provide ad-hoc business finance partnering to operations and group.</li><li>Supporting annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting process</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Person Specification</strong></p><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent with the key skills</li></ul><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Team management</li></ul><p><strong>Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Strong technical accounting background</li><li>Advanced Excel skills</li><li>Management and leadership skills</li><li>Solid communication and presentation skills</li><li>Excellent relationship building skills</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuMzI1NTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Financial Controller on behalf of a Large Financial Services client with offices in Northampton.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Financial Controller you will support the Finance Director and oversee all finance and payroll activity,. You will help to prepare all internal and external financial reporting as well as providing expert timely and insightful financial analysis, to support the business in maximising profitability and efficiency. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Prepare monthly management accounts and other financial reports including budgets and KPIs.</li><li>Produce high quality monthly consolidated and entity management accounts, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP, to agreed deadlines with supporting operational analysis.</li><li>Undertake analysis as required on company performance, highlighting areas of concern or risk.</li><li>Develop analysis as required to support the development and subsequent measurement of sales strategies.</li><li>Manage forecasts for the annual business plan and report monthly cost actuals against business plans.</li><li>Present reports to senior management to assist with business planning and decision making and goal achievement.</li><li>Oversight of AP and AR</li><li>P+L Reviews</li><li>Payroll Processing</li><li>Team Management</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant ideally from within a Practice environment with prior experience working in a Finance Manager or Financial Controller position and with experience of producing monthly consolidated management accounts for a group of companies. In addition you will have strong reporting and process improvement exposure with knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and performance/risk analysis This is an excellent Senior Opportunity within a fast paced, growing organisation.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Financial Controller is working on a 5 days a week basis in the office in Northampton from their impressive offices and is paying £70-80K + Benefits</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNDkxMjAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h3 data-start="230" data-end="307"><strong data-end="305" data-start="234">Senior People Business Partner - Hybrid (2 days per week in office)</strong></h3><p data-end="414" data-start="308"><strong data-start="308" data-end="335">Salary: £60,000-£63,000</strong><br / data-start="335" data-end="338"> <strong data-end="365" data-start="338">Location: Milton Keynes</strong><br data-start="365" / data-end="368"> <strong data-start="368" data-end="414">Recruiting exclusively through Robert Half</strong></p><p data-start="416" data-end="840">A strategic Senior People Business Partner role, partnering closely with senior leaders to shape and drive people-focused initiatives across the organisation. You will play a key role in workforce planning, organisational design, talent development, culture change and leadership capability. This is a high-impact position ideal for an experienced HR Business Partner looking to step into a more strategic, influential role.</p><h3 data-start="842" data-end="870"><strong data-end="870" data-start="846">Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul data-end="1343" data-start="923"><li data-end="1080" data-start="923"><p data-start="925" data-end="1080">Build trusted relationships with senior leaders and act as a strategic advisor on workforce planning, organisation design, and people-related challenges.</p></li><li data-start="923" data-end="1080"><p data-start="925" data-end="1080">Align People strategies with business goals, ensuring HR initiatives deliver measurable value.</p></li><li data-start="1180" data-end="1279"><p data-start="1182" data-end="1279">Support leaders in navigating organisational change, restructures, and cultural transformation.</p></li><li data-end="1343" data-start="1280"><p data-end="1343" data-start="1282">Act as Deputy to the Head of People Experience when required.</p></li></ul><ul data-end="1675" data-start="1391"><li data-start="1391" data-end="1499"><p data-start="1393" data-end="1499">Coach and mentor People team members, helping build capability and fostering a high-performance culture.</p></li><li data-start="1500" data-end="1594"><p data-end="1594" data-start="1502">Assist with onboarding of new team members and support leadership development initiatives.</p></li><li data-start="1595" data-end="1675"><p data-end="1675" data-start="1597">Promote a coaching, feedback-driven culture across the People Experience team.</p></li></ul><ul data-start="1726" data-end="2128"><li data-end="1831" data-start="1726"><p data-start="1728" data-end="1831">Use workforce analytics to identify trends, inform strategic decisions, and measure HR effectiveness.</p></li><li data-start="1832" data-end="1955"><p data-start="1834" data-end="1955">Drive continuous improvement across People processes to ensure high-quality, compliant, and efficient service delivery.</p></li><li data-end="2037" data-start="1956"><p data-start="1958" data-end="2037">Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and L&D teams on integrated HR solutions.</p></li><li data-start="2038" data-end="2128"><p data-end="2128" data-start="2040">Lead Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and support employee community groups.</p></li></ul><br><br>Transformation & Organisational Change<br><br><ul data-start="2178" data-end="2529"><li data-start="2178" data-end="2272"><p data-end="2272" data-start="2180">Develop and deliver change management strategies to support organisational transformation.</p></li><li data-end="2354" data-start="2273"><p data-start="2275" data-end="2354">Lead succession planning, capability mapping, and analysis of critical roles.</p></li><li data-end="2439" data-start="2355"><p data-end="2439" data-start="2357">Support organisational structure reviews, job design, and workforce forecasting.</p></li><li data-start="2440" data-end="2529"><p data-start="2442" data-end="2529">Ensure restructures and people changes are legally compliant and effectively delivered.</p></li></ul><br><br>Collaboration & Relationship Management<br><br><ul data-end="2844" data-start="2580"><li data-start="2580" data-end="2676"><p data-start="2582" data-end="2676">Partner with cross-functional teams including Operations, Finance, Commercial and Technical.</p></li><li data-end="2767" data-start="2677"><p data-start="2679" data-end="2767">Provide guidance on performance, career development, absence, and employee engagement.</p></li><li data-start="2768" data-end="2844"><p data-start="2770" data-end="2844">Represent the People team in senior meetings and collaborative projects.</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="2863" data-start="2846"><strong data-start="2850" data-end="2863">About You</strong></h3><ul data-end="3360" data-start="2864"><li data-end="2908" data-start="2864"><p data-start="2866" data-end="2908">CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent experience).</p></li><li data-end="2981" data-start="2909"><p data-end="2981" data-start="2911">Significant experience in a HR Business Partner or Senior HRBP role.</p></li><li data-end="3083" data-start="2982"><p data-end="3083" data-start="2984">Strong background in organisational change, culture transformation and strategic people planning.</p></li><li data-end="3158" data-start="3084"><p data-end="3158" data-start="3086">Commercially minded with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.</p></li><li data-start="3159" data-end="3220"><p data-end="3220" data-start="3161">Highly analytical, with strong HRIS and Excel capability.</p></li><li data-end="3274" data-start="3221"><p data-start="3223" data-end="3274">Skilled coach, mentor and confident communicator.</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNjg0NzAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h3 data-end="145" data-start="84"><strong data-start="88" data-end="143">People Advisor - Hybrid (2 days per week in office)</strong></h3><p data-end="250" data-start="146"><strong data-end="171" data-start="146">Salary: Up to £40,000</strong><br data-start="171" data-end="174" /> <strong data-end="201" data-start="174">Location: Milton Keynes</strong><br / data-start="201" data-end="204"> <strong data-start="204" data-end="250">Recruiting exclusively through Robert Half</strong></p><p data-end="462" data-start="252">An opportunity for an experienced People/HR Advisor to join a busy, collaborative HR team, providing end-to-end support across the full employee lifecycle and driving continuous improvement in People processes.</p><h3 data-start="464" data-end="492"><strong data-end="492" data-start="468">Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul data-end="1342" data-start="493"><li data-end="602" data-start="493"><p data-end="602" data-start="495">Provide first-line HR advice to managers across disciplinary, grievance, performance and absence matters.</p></li><li data-start="603" data-end="698"><p data-start="605" data-end="698">Manage long-term sickness cases, occupational health referrals, and medical report reviews.</p></li><li data-start="699" data-end="780"><p data-start="701" data-end="780">Review and update HR policies, procedures, and performance/absence processes.</p></li><li data-end="895" data-start="781"><p data-end="895" data-start="783">Create and analyse People data using HRIS and Excel, producing dashboards and reports for senior stakeholders.</p></li><li data-start="896" data-end="1030"><p data-end="1030" data-start="898">Support People-related projects including HRIS enhancements, reward/benefits improvements, induction and line manager development.</p></li><li data-start="1031" data-end="1114"><p data-end="1114" data-start="1033">Assist with recruitment activity and talent attraction initiatives when needed.</p></li><li data-start="1115" data-end="1196"><p data-end="1196" data-start="1117">Contribute to annual reporting requirements (including gender pay reporting).</p></li><li data-start="1197" data-end="1276"><p data-start="1199" data-end="1276">Support culture, engagement and change initiatives across the organisation.</p></li><li data-end="1342" data-start="1277"><p data-end="1342" data-start="1279">Maintain People-related audit actions and uphold HSE standards.</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1344" data-end="1361"><strong data-end="1361" data-start="1348">About You</strong></h3><ul data-start="1362" data-end="1760"><li data-start="1362" data-end="1416"><p data-end="1416" data-start="1364">Strong, up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law.</p></li><li data-start="1417" data-end="1450"><p data-start="1419" data-end="1450">CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent).</p></li><li data-end="1531" data-start="1451"><p data-end="1531" data-start="1453">Confident advising managers, influencing stakeholders and managing ER cases.</p></li><li data-end="1607" data-start="1532"><p data-end="1607" data-start="1534">Highly organised, analytical and comfortable with HR systems and Excel.</p></li><li data-start="1608" data-end="1698"><p data-start="1610" data-end="1698">Collaborative, pragmatic and solutions-focused, with a continuous improvement mindset.</p></li><li data-end="1760" data-start="1699"><p data-end="1760" data-start="1701">Experience with ISO processes or energy sector (desirable).</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="1787" data-start="1762"><strong data-end="1787" data-start="1766">What You'll Bring</strong></h3><ul data-start="1788" data-end="2008"><li data-start="1788" data-end="1849"><p data-end="1849" data-start="1790">Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.</p></li><li data-end="1927" data-start="1850"><p data-end="1927" data-start="1852">Ability to work independently, take ownership and prioritise effectively.</p></li><li data-start="1928" data-end="2008"><p data-start="1930" data-end="2008">Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to process improvement.</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuOTM0NzIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Head of FP+A on behalf of a Global Sales business with offices in Milton Keynes.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Head of FP+A you will need to be a highly motivated leader with a proven record of steering business performance at both strategic and operational levels. You will closely with the Managing Director, senior leadership team and CFO to help drive decision making and improved performance. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Act as a key finance partner to the MD, CFO, and UK Board, shaping strategy, and defining the UK financial and controlling framework in line with global standards.</li><li>Leading the evaluation of major strategic initiatives across pricing and sales network development</li><li>Lead end-to-end performance management, driving planning, forecasting, governance, KPI setting, and profitability analysis to ensure clarity, and delivery of financial targets.</li><li>Own planning and forecasting, driving annual plans, cost control, investment appraisal, and scenario modelling to enable agile, informed decision-making.</li><li>Lead and develop a high-performing team, and drive cross-functional collaboration across UK and global finance</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant already working at a Senior Commercial level such as Commercial Finance Manager with strong experience across FP+A, leadership and commercial controlling. Previous experience within a Matrix sales organisation would be of benefit.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Head of FP+A is based in Milton Keynes and working 3 days a week in the office and offering a salary of up to £80K + Excellent Benefits</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMjgwMTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h2 data-start="349" data-end="401"><strong data-start="352" data-end="399">Interim Financial Controller (Outside IR35)</strong></h2><p data-end="538" data-start="402"><strong data-start="402" data-end="482">£500-£600 per day | Bishops Stortford | Immediate Start | 3-6 Month Contract</strong><br data-start="482" / data-end="485"><br /></p><p data-end="1037" data-start="540">Robert Half are partnering with a well-established automotive group in Bishops Stortford to appoint an accomplished Interim Financial Controller. Our client is one of the UK's most respected names in high-end vehicle repair and restoration, working closely with leading global automotive brands. As they continue to expand and integrate operations across the group, they require an experienced interim to provide stability, leadership, and improved financial discipline during this critical phase.</p><p data-start="1039" data-end="1164">This assignment sits <strong data-start="1060" data-end="1076">outside IR35</strong> and requires someone who can operate confidently in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.</p><h3 data-end="1182" data-start="1166"> </h3><h3 data-end="1587" data-start="1559"><strong data-end="1587" data-start="1563">Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><p data-start="1588" data-end="1621"><strong data-start="1588" data-end="1621">Financial Reporting & Control</strong></p><ul data-end="2139" data-start="1622"><li data-start="1622" data-end="1707"><p data-start="1624" data-end="1707">Lead the monthly reporting cycle and ensure accurate, timely management accounts.</p></li><li data-end="1779" data-start="1708"><p data-end="1779" data-start="1710">Drive the shift from cash-based reporting to a full accruals basis.</p></li><li data-end="1902" data-start="1780"><p data-start="1782" data-end="1902">Oversee balance sheet integrity, including reconciliations, journals, intercompany activity, and supporting schedules.</p></li><li data-end="2001" data-start="1903"><p data-start="1905" data-end="2001">Enhance internal controls, reporting timetables, and accounting processes across the business.</p></li><li data-end="2063" data-start="2002"><p data-start="2004" data-end="2063">Ensure adherence to UK GAAP and group financial policies.</p></li><li data-start="2064" data-end="2139"><p data-start="2066" data-end="2139">Prepare reporting outputs for group leadership and investor stakeholders.</p></li></ul><p data-end="2174" data-start="2141"><strong data-end="2174" data-start="2141">Business Partnering & Insight</strong></p><ul data-start="2175" data-end="2440"><li data-start="2175" data-end="2301"><p data-end="2301" data-start="2177">Collaborate directly with the Managing Director to interpret financial performance and support commercial decision-making.</p></li><li data-start="2302" data-end="2386"><p data-start="2304" data-end="2386">Provide clear analysis on revenue mix, margin development, and cost base trends.</p></li><li data-end="2440" data-start="2387"><p data-end="2440" data-start="2389">Contribute to the budgeting and forecasting cycles.</p></li></ul><p data-end="2468" data-start="2442"><strong data-start="2442" data-end="2468">Cash & Working Capital</strong></p><ul data-start="2469" data-end="2664"><li data-end="2552" data-start="2469"><p data-start="2471" data-end="2552">Produce short-term cash flow forecasts and oversee daily/weekly cash reporting.</p></li><li data-end="2664" data-start="2553"><p data-end="2664" data-start="2555">Monitor working capital performance, including debtor management, supplier payment cycles, and stock control.</p></li></ul><p data-start="2666" data-end="2699"><strong data-start="2666" data-end="2699">Systems & Process Improvement</strong></p><ul data-start="2700" data-end="2843"><li data-start="2700" data-end="2758"><p data-end="2758" data-start="2702">Standardise financial processes across multiple sites.</p></li><li data-start="2759" data-end="2843"><p data-start="2761" data-end="2843">Support integration activities as the business aligns with wider group frameworks.</p></li></ul><p data-end="2881" data-start="2845"><strong data-end="2881" data-start="2845">Leadership & Operational Support</strong></p><ul data-start="2882" data-end="3112"><li data-start="2882" data-end="2946"><p data-start="2884" data-end="2946">Provide guidance and management to the on-site finance team.</p></li><li data-end="3011" data-start="2947"><p data-end="3011" data-start="2949">Offer continuity and structure during organisational change.</p></li><li data-end="3112" data-start="3012"><p data-start="3014" data-end="3112">Assist the CFO/FD/FP&A team with ad hoc reporting, board packs, and investor information requests.</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="3114" data-end="3131"><strong data-end="3131" data-start="3118">About You</strong></h3><ul data-start="3132" data-end="3622"><li data-end="3207" data-start="3132"><p data-start="3134" data-end="3207">A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong technical grounding.</p></li><li data-start="3208" data-end="3330"><p data-end="3330" data-start="3210">Proven experience in Financial Controller or senior finance leadership roles within an SME or mid-market organisation.</p></li><li data-start="3331" data-end="3422"><p data-start="3333" data-end="3422">Background in automotive, manufacturing, or operationally intensive sectors beneficial.</p></li><li data-start="3423" data-end="3527"><p data-end="3527" data-start="3425">Comfortable joining a fast-moving, private-equity-backed environment where rapid impact is expected.</p></li><li data-end="3622" data-start="3528"><p data-start="3530" data-end="3622">Hands-on, detail-oriented, and capable of quickly identifying and implementing improvements.</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/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjQxMzkxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half Technology are assisting a Aerospace organisation to recruit a 3rd Line Engineer on an initial 6 month contract basis. Bedford Based </p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><ul><li>The 3rd Line Engineeer will be responsible for the administration and 3rd line support of Networks</li><li>Administration and 3rd line support of Servers</li><li>Investigating and addressing technology risks and issues on the network</li><li>Maintaining and upgrading systems to remain in compliance against policy</li><li>Support of backend applications</li><li>Server and communication room remediation including cabling, UPS device installation/configuration.</li><li>Patching and logging data cabling</li><li style="display: inline !important;">Current state analysis of the IT Systems</li><li>Designing, Documenting, Implementation and manage improvements, such as network segmentation, sever builds, MFA, VPN improvements, additional network security</li><li>Maintaining data backup and restore. Designing, implementing, managing a solution to mitigate ransomware attacks.</li><li>Ensuring all patches are implemented in line with policy (Cyber Essentials)</li><li>Monitoring of firewalls server applications</li><li>Administration of Windows Servers & Linux Servers</li><li>Supporting service deployment activities by providing systems support, and participating in the design and development of new IT/OT services.</li><li>Designing and performing tests for the functionality, performance and manageability of IT services to support service transition activities.</li><li>Ensuring IT process and procedures are applied.</li><li>Ensuring that all system and operating documentation and knowledge is up to date and properly utilised.</li><li>Comply with the Health and Safety procedures and standards.</li><li>Carry out any other duties which may be required in order to facilitate the efficient and effective running of the department as requested by the IT Manager or Head of Digital & Technology.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><ul><li>The 3rd Line Engineer will have solid experience with Windows server experience (designing, configuring, managing)</li><li>Linux server experience (designing, configuring, managing)</li><li>VMware experience (designing, configuring, managing)</li><li>Networking experience (Switches, Firewalls, VPN's as minimum, ideally Cisco, Palo Alto and Barracuda devices)</li><li>Experience and knowledge of Secure by Design, Zero Trust, Cyber Essentials</li><li>Relevant certification in network and / or server management such as MCSE, CCNA, VMware certification, etc</li><li>SC security clearance</li><li>Experience in using IT Service Management tooling such as Managed Engine, ServiceNow, or similar.</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><ul><li>Market leading Aerospace organisation</li><li>Offices in Bedford </li><li>6 month initial contract </li><li>SC Clearance needed </li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</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/S2F6aW0uSGFzc2FuLjIwMzM1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half Technology are assisting a Aerospace organisation to recruit an Enterprise Architect on an initial 6 month contract basis. Bedford Based </p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p style="display: inline !important;"><strong>Strategic Architecture Development</strong></p><ul><li>The Enterprise Architect will define and maintain enterprise architecture frameworks encompassing IT and OT domains.</li><li>Establish and enforce architectural principles, policies, and standards.</li><li>Align architecture with MOD standards i.e. Secure by Design, JSP 453 and Defence Digital policies.</li><li>Lead on documenting current state as-is systems/networks and define to-be architecture requirements</li></ul><p><strong>Technology Integration</strong></p><ul><li>Design architectures that bridge traditional IT systems (networks, cloud, applications) with OT environments (SCADA, ICS, sensors, and control systems).</li><li>Work with multiple functions to translate functional and non-functional requirements for applications/systems/networks into technical solutions</li><li>Ensure secure data exchange between IT and OT systems while maintaining operational integrity.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Governance & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Establish architecture principles and standards in line with JSPs, NIST, and ISO/IEC frameworks.</li><li>Lead on writing/developing artefacts such as HLD, LLD, SyOps, System Security Plans, Requirements Traceability Matrices, RACI, etc.</li><li>Ensure compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus, DefStan 05-138, ISNs and relevant defence security regulations.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Stakeholder Engagement</strong></p><ul><li>Communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, mediate complex discussions, gain support for initiatives and ensure architectural coherence.</li><li>Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on technology roadmaps and risk mitigation.</li><li>Guide risk-based, complex architectural decisions and lead architectural governance.</li><li>Design architectures that align with organisational objectives, influence structures, technology, and processes.</li><li>Lead the framing of complex problems, coach others in defining problems, and identify opportunities for solutions.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Innovation & Future Readiness</strong></p><ul><li>Lead on the technical business continuity and disaster recovery planning solutions</li><li>Design and implement secure, immutable backup solutions for IT and OT systems</li><li>Conduct horizon scanning to identify and assess emerging trends and their potential impact.</li><li>Drive digital transformation initiatives across corporate, secure and classified networks.</li></ul><p><strong>Essential Skills and Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>The Enterprise Architect will have proven experience in enterprise architecture within defence, aerospace, or critical national infrastructure.</li><li>Strong knowledge of IT domains i.e Servers, VMWare platforms, storage, networking, cybersecurity, applications) and OT systems i.e. ICS, SCADA, PLCs.</li><li>Familiarity with architectural frameworks and methodologies such as TOGAF and ITIL.</li><li>Understanding of secure-by-design principles and accreditation processes for classified systems.</li><li>Experience of legacy IT transformation.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.</li><li>SC Security clearance or the ability to obtain it.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><ul><li>The Enterprise architect will have a proven experience in enterprise architecture within defence, aerospace, or critical national infrastructure.</li><li>Strong knowledge of IT domains i.e Servers, VMWare platforms, storage, networking, cybersecurity, applications) and OT systems i.e. ICS, SCADA, PLCs.</li><li>Familiarity with architectural frameworks and methodologies such as TOGAF and ITIL.</li><li>Understanding of secure-by-design principles and accreditation processes for classified systems.</li><li>Experience of legacy IT transformation.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.</li><li>SC Security clearance or the ability to obtain it.</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><ul><li>Market leading Aerospace organisation</li><li>Offices in Bedford </li><li>6 month initial contract </li><li>SC Clearance needed </li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</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/S2F6aW0uSGFzc2FuLjM0NTcxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half have partnered with a Healthcare Manufacture to recruit for a Disaster Recovery Specialist to lead and enhance our organisation's resilience strategy.</p><p>This role will focus on planning, developing, and executing robust Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity processes within a complex Azure-based environment.</p><br><br>Responsibilities:<br><br><ul><li>Lead the planning and development of DR and BC testing services, ensuring structured and repeatable processes.</li><li>Collaborate with operations teams to align recovery strategies with business requirements.</li><li>Identify and address gaps impacting DR/BC readiness, documenting improvements.</li><li>Coordinate and manage DR and BC test schedules, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.</li><li>Maintain and improve DR/BC documentation, including runbooks, recovery plans, test frameworks, and impact analyses.</li><li>Facilitate DR and BC drills and simulations, capturing lessons learned and implementing improvements.</li><li>Support audits, compliance checks, and risk assessments related to DR and BC.</li></ul><p><strong>Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum 5 year's experience in IT infrastructure, DR coordination, or business continuity.</li><li>Strong background in planning and service development, not just execution.</li><li>Solid understanding of backup, replication, failover, and recovery technologies.</li><li>Hands-on experience with DR/BC tools such as Zerto, Veeam, Commvault, Azure Site Recovery, ServiceNow.</li><li>Familiarity with frameworks like ITIL and ISO 22301.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li></ul><p><strong>Organisation:</strong></p><ul><li>Initial 12 Month Contract </li><li>Hybrid Working | Surrey based </li><li>Global Healthcare Manufacturer </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/YW5kcmUuZ2FyZGVuZXJtY2ZhcmxhbmUuOTY2MjcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">