<p>Robert Half has partnered with an established engineering firm to recruit for a newly created role of Principal Data Scientist and Machine Learning Researcher. This is a permanent role, based in Gloucester or Manchester, with competitive salary and benefits.</p><p>As you will be working within a highly secure technology environment, the successful candidate will need to be able to obtain eDV and SC clearance. </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul dir="ltr"><li>Supporting the Head of Data Science & Machine Learning to shape group strategy and engage stakeholders</li><li>Generating ideas for novel research that create competitive advantage across the customer community</li><li>Working autonomously to develop complex, novel data science solutions</li><li>Helping triage and respond to new opportunities, aligned to group and wider business strategy</li><li>Designing and delivering data-centric solutions in collaboration with colleagues across disciplines</li><li>Leading the technical delivery of research and applied AI/ML work on both customer and internal projects</li><li>Providing technical leadership across multiple projects</li><li>Managing and developing more junior members of the SRG team</li><li>Delivering AI, ML and data science solutions to a broad range of defence problems</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Several years' experience delivering novel ML solutions to customers and internal stakeholders</li><li>Proven experience as a Senior/Principal Data Scientist with ability to guide and coach the team</li><li>Excellent Python coding practice, including ML libraries such as HuggingFace, TensorFlow and PyTorch</li><li>Experience building robust ML pipelines with MLOps tools for model training, monitoring and deployment</li><li>Experience with version control and environment management (e.g. venvs, Docker)</li><li>Expert knowledge of AI/ML algorithms across different data types and tasks, including Generative AI, NLP and computer vision, sufficient to propose research beyond the existing literature</li><li>Hands-on experience training and developing AI models, including Large Language Models</li></ul><p>This is a permanent opportunity with a competitive salary package, additional clearance-related allowance and the chance to work on technically challenging, security-focused programmes. Due to the nature of the work, suitability and eligibility requirements will apply.</p><p>If you have the relevant background and would be open to a confidential conversation, please get in touch.</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/Um94eS5MYXcuNzM5MTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd">We're looking for an experienced Data Engineer to join our client's growing team, with a particular focus on Snowflake, data quality and data pipeline development.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is a permanent opportunity, paying up to £75,000 with hybrid working, and bonus of up to 15%. You will have the chance to make a lasting contribution to the data engineering capability as the client goes through a pivotal growth period. </p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Please note, this is a hybrid role where you will need to be in the office at least two days a week. </p><h3>The Role</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">Our data environment is currently undergoing an exciting period of change. We are consolidating a number of existing Azure Functions and data processes into a more streamlined, scalable Snowflake-based data platform.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">As a Data Engineer, you'll play a key role in this transition, helping to migrate existing pipelines and processes into Snowflake while ensuring the quality, reliability and usability of our data.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll also work closely with our Data Scientists, supporting feature engineering and helping to make sure the data they need is accurate, accessible and fit for purpose.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Support the migration and consolidation of existing data pipelines and processes into Snowflake.</li><li>Develop and maintain robust, scalable data pipelines within the Snowflake environment.</li><li>Work with existing Azure Functions and help identify opportunities to consolidate and improve the current architecture.</li><li>Implement and improve data quality and validation processes using dbt.</li><li>Develop data models and transformation processes to support analytical and data science requirements.</li><li>Work closely with Data Scientists to support feature engineering and the development of data-driven solutions.</li><li>Troubleshoot data pipeline and quality issues and ensure reliable data delivery.</li><li>Contribute to the ongoing development of our data engineering practices, standards and architecture.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">We're looking for someone with a strong background in data engineering who enjoys working in an environment where there is an opportunity to shape and improve the way data is managed.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll ideally have experience with:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Snowflake and cloud-based data platforms.</li><li>Building and maintaining data pipelines.</li><li>dbt and data quality/testing frameworks.</li><li>Azure, particularly Azure Functions or similar cloud-based services.</li><li>SQL and data transformation.</li><li>Data modelling and engineering for analytical use cases.</li><li>Working collaboratively with Data Scientists, Analysts and wider technology teams.</li></ul><p>Experience supporting data migration or platform consolidation projects would be highly advantageous.</p><p><strong>On Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Salary - up to £75,000</li><li>Hybrid working - minimum of 2 days a week in Windsor</li><li>Up to 10% employer pension contribution </li><li>PMI </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/Um94eS5MYXcuODcwMDEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Influencer Marketing Lead - Chiswick - Up to £230/day - 6 month assignment - Hybrid </strong></p><p>Robert Half are thrilled to be working with an exciting consumer brand in their search for an Influencer Marketing Lead to take ownership of influencer marketing across a portfolio of much-loved consumer brands.</p><p>This is a high-impact opportunity to shape how some of the UK's biggest brands show up in culture - building credible, authentic relationships with talent, creators and experts that drive conversation, advocacy and measurable business impact.</p><p>You'll sit within a leading Integrated Brand Communications team, working across marketing, social, PR, media, science, nutrition and corporate communications to make influencer marketing a truly integrated part of the wider brand ecosystem.</p><p>With responsibility for a multi-million-pound influencer marketing budget, this is a role where you'll have genuine ownership, influence and the opportunity to raise the bar for influencer marketing across the business.</p><p><strong>Key Details: </strong></p><ul><li><strong>Job Title</strong>: Influencer Marketing Lead </li><li><strong>Pay</strong>: £215 - £230/day, DOE</li><li><strong>Location</strong>: Chiswick</li><li><strong>Working Pattern</strong>: Hybrid - 2 days onsite, 3 days remote</li><li><strong>Contract Length</strong>: 6 months</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Set the strategy: Develop and lead influencer strategies aligned to brand growth, culture and earned media objectives.</li><li>Spot the talent: Identify, recruit and manage the right mix of talent - from celebrities and creators to micro-influencers and healthcare professionals.</li><li>Lead campaigns: Own influencer campaigns end-to-end, from negotiation and contracting through to briefing, content delivery and reporting.</li><li>Build relationships: Develop strong, long-term relationships with talent, agencies and internal stakeholders.</li><li>Drive integration: Embed influencer thinking across social, PR, media and the wider marketing ecosystem.</li><li>Measure impact: Own KPIs, reporting and optimisation, using data to grow Share of Influence and Earned Media Value.</li><li>Raise the bar: Bring emerging trends, best practice and new ideas to continuously improve influencer marketing capability across the business.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements: </strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience developing and activating influencer marketing strategies aligned to business objectives.</li><li>A strong understanding of the wider social, digital, influencer, earned media and content ecosystem.</li><li>A performance mindset, with a genuine passion for testing, learning and optimising.</li><li>Experience managing influencer campaigns from strategy through to execution and measurement.</li><li>Confidence managing significant budgets and multiple stakeholders.</li><li>Experience using influencer/social listening platforms such as Traackr, Sprinklr, Hootsuite or similar.</li><li>Exceptional organisation and the ability to thrive in a fast-moving, constantly evolving environment.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management skills and the confidence to influence at all levels.</li><li>A naturally curious, culturally aware mindset - someone who understands what people are talking about, why it matters and how brands can authentically be part of the conversation.</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/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuMTc0MjYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>IT Operations Manager<br />Reading | £65,000 | Permanent | 5 days office-based initially, reducing to 3 days after probation<br />We are recruiting for an experienced IT Operations Manager to join a growing organisation based in Reading.<br />This is a key role within the technology function, responsible for ensuring the organisation's IT services and infrastructure are reliable, secure, efficient and aligned with business needs.<br />Reporting to the Head of Technology, you will lead day-to-day IT operations, oversee technical support, manage service partners and drive continuous improvement across the IT environment.<br />The role<br />You will take ownership of IT service delivery and operational performance, ensuring systems remain stable, secure and available while delivering a high level of service to users across the organisation.<br />Key responsibilities will include:<br />* Leading the day-to-day operation of IT infrastructure, systems, networks and end-user services<br />* Managing and developing technical support capabilities<br />* Ensuring IT services meet agreed SLAs and performance targets<br />* Managing incidents, problems, changes and major incidents<br />* Driving continuous improvement across IT operations and service management<br />* Maintaining the stability and security of Microsoft 365, Azure, Active Directory/Entra ID and endpoint services<br />* Overseeing infrastructure upgrades, patching and lifecycle management<br />* Supporting disaster recovery and business continuity<br />* Managing third-party IT suppliers and service providers<br />* Monitoring supplier performance against agreed SLAs<br />* Working closely with security teams to manage vulnerabilities, risks and compliance<br />* Producing operational reports and performance dashboards<br />* Managing operational budgets and identifying opportunities for cost efficiencies<br />* Leading, coaching and developing members of the IT team<br />About you<br />We are looking for an experienced IT Operations, Infrastructure or Service Delivery professional who combines strong technical understanding with excellent people and stakeholder management skills.<br />You will ideally have:<br />* Significant experience in IT Operations, Infrastructure Management or Service Delivery<br />* Experience managing technical support and/or infrastructure teams<br />* Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure and Active Directory/Entra ID<br />* Experience working within an ITIL-based service management environment<br />* Strong experience managing incidents, problems, changes and operational risk<br />* Excellent supplier and stakeholder management skills<br />* Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities<br />* Excellent written and verbal communication skills<br />* A degree in IT, Computer Science or equivalent professional experience<br />Desirable experience includes hybrid cloud environments, cyber security frameworks, digital transformation, AI strategy, DevOps/SRE and relevant ITIL or Microsoft certifications.<br />What you'll get<br />* £65,000 salary<br />* Permanent position<br />* Reading-based<br />* 5 days in the office initially, reducing to 3 days per week after successful completion of probation<br />* Monday-Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm or 7:30am-4:30pm<br />* 24 days' holiday + bank holidays<br />* Opportunity to play a key role in the development and improvement of the IT function<br />* Supportive environment focused on initiative, learning, collaboration and continuous improvement<br />Our values<br />We believe in Deliver, Initiative, Appreciation, Learn and Support.<br />We want people who take ownership, use their initiative, learn from challenges and work collaboratively to deliver great results.<br />If you're an experienced IT Operations Manager, IT Infrastructure Manager or Service Delivery Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.</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/UGV0ZS5SaWNoYXJkcy44NTExNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">