<p>Robert Half have partnered with Great Tew Estate to recruit their new Financial Controller.</p><p>This is a truly unique opportunity to join one of Oxfordshire's most distinctive and diversified private estate businesses offering a rare blend of property investment, natural resources, rural enterprise and long-term stewardship, all under private ownership.</p><p>This is not a typical Financial Controller role. It offers exposure to a multi-entity, asset-rich group spanning quarrying, property investment, grain processing and construction, with genuine breadth, autonomy and strategic influence.</p><p>Reporting directly into the Finance Director, you will support an experienced finance team in a highly visible number two role, freeing up the FD to focus on strategic development across the estate.</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Onsite, just outside the beautiful Cotswold village of Great Tew, near Chipping Norton<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £70,000 - £80,000</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Financial Controller, you will take ownership of financial reporting across a complex group structure comprising 19 entities (18 Ltd companies and 1 LLP).</p><p>This is a technically strong, hands-on role combining statutory reporting, management oversight and strategic input.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Statutory & Technical Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Drafting statutory accounts for 19 entities and managing the full compliance cycle</li><li>Coordinating with external tax advisors</li><li>Managing land acquisitions/disposals and investment property accounting</li><li>Overseeing reporting currently prepared in CaseWare (with scope for system evolution)</li></ul><p><strong>Management Reporting & Team Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Reviewing monthly management accounts</li><li>Supporting quarterly external reporting requirements</li><li>Managing a team of two Senior Management Accountants and one Junior Management Accountant</li><li>Coordinating VAT processes including partial exemption and technical returns</li></ul><p><strong>Cashflow & Strategic Support</strong></p><ul><li>Managing and overseeing master cashflow across 23 entities</li><li>Working closely with the FD in a dynamic, owner-led environment</li><li>Providing input on new projects, disposals and corporate structuring</li><li>Ensuring smooth delivery of financial information across a diversified group</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Why This Opportunity Is Unique</strong></p><ul><li>Exposure to a highly diversified private group structure</li><li>Broad remit spanning compliance, reporting and strategy</li><li>Significant autonomy and visibility</li><li>Stable team and long-standing finance leadership</li><li>A rare chance to work within a prestigious Cotswold estate setting</li><li>Long-term opportunity in a private, asset-backed organisation</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><p>We are seeking an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant with:</p><ul><li>Strong statutory accounts experience (multi-entity exposure advantageous)</li><li>A background in practice or complex owner-managed groups</li><li>Experience within property, land-heavy, construction, or asset-intensive businesses desirable</li><li>Confidence overseeing management accounts and leading a small team</li><li>Strong technical capability including VAT and group structures</li><li>The ability to operate in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment</li></ul><p>This role would suit an individual looking for genuine breadth, autonomy and exposure to strategic decision-making within a long-established private estate.</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS4xNjgyNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation based in Wallingford as an IT Systems Administrator, offering up to £40,000 plus excellent benefits and opportunities for professional development!</p><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>As IT Systems Administrator, you'll join a small team and be responsible for:</p><ul><li>day to day support of a variety of IT systems and infrastructure, including networks, servers, MS365 etc.</li><li>act as an escalation to the support team, troubleshooting and problem solving technical issues</li><li>work effectively and collaboratively between the business/stakeholders, other IT members, as well as 3rd party suppliers </li><li>play a proactive role with projects (e.g. implementing new systems or replacing solutions) </li></ul><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>Applicants for the IT Systems Administrator role will have:</p><ul><li>experience gained in a similar IT systems support/administrator role</li><li>exposure / experience with Microsoft 365 solutions, as well as Windows operating systems and virtualisation (e.g. Hyper-V, VMWare or similar)</li><li>general networking and firewall knowledge (e.g. switches, routers, firewalls, VPNs)</li><li>excellent team work and collaboration skills</li></ul><p><strong>On offer</strong></p><p>Salary of up to £40,000 depending on experience, plus excellent benefits including hybrid working</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/cGV0ZXIuZWx3YXJkLjUyMzkwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Data Protection Engineer (Cybersecurity) - Global Pharmaceutical Firm - Fully Remote/ Hybrid </strong></p><p><strong>£70,000 - £90,000 + Annual Bonus & Benefits</strong></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>Robert Half have partnered with a 175-year-old global healthcare/Pharma business who now employ close to 13,000 people worldwide.</p><p>They are looking for a talented <strong>Cybersecurity Data Protection Engineer</strong> to help safeguard sensitive organisational data across their technology environments. This role will focus on designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced data protection controls that secure data at rest, in transit, and in use.</p><p>You will play a key role in embedding security-by-design principles across cloud, infrastructure, and application environments, working closely with cross-functional engineering and security teams.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Design and implement data protection technologies including <strong>encryption, tokenisation, and data masking</strong></li><li>Manage cryptographic services, <strong>Key Management Services (KMS)</strong>, and secrets management platforms</li><li>Implement and maintain <strong>Data Loss Prevention (DLP)</strong> controls across endpoints, networks, cloud platforms, and SaaS applications</li><li>Ensure secure data handling across <strong>cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), on-premises, and hybrid infrastructures</strong></li><li>Partner with engineering teams to embed data protection into application architecture and <strong>CI/CD pipelines</strong></li><li>Support compliance initiatives including <strong>GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and SOC 2</strong></li><li>Conduct data-focused <strong>risk assessments and threat modelling</strong></li><li>Monitor and respond to data-related security incidents and alerts</li><li>Develop and maintain data protection standards, policies, and technical documentation</li><li>Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, technologies, and industry best practices</li></ul><p><strong>Required Skills & Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum <strong>4+ years' experience</strong> in cybersecurity, information security, or data protection engineering</li><li>Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related discipline (or equivalent practical experience)</li><li>Hands-on experience with some of:</li><ul><li>Data classification and DLP technologies</li><li>Cloud security tooling (e.g. Microsoft Purview, Microsoft DLP, CASB solutions)</li></ul><li>Strong understanding of:</li><ul><li>Encryption and cryptographic controls</li><li>Access control and security architecture principles</li><li>Risk management methodologies</li></ul><li>Experience working within <strong>cloud security shared responsibility models</strong></li><li>Working knowledge of <strong>Identity and Access Management (IAM)</strong></li><li>Experience supporting <strong>security monitoring, incident response, and investigations</strong></li><li>Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable / Preferred Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Experience working within <strong>large-scale or regulated healthcare environments</strong></li><li>Knowledge of <strong>secure software development practices and DevSecOps tooling</strong></li><li>Scripting or automation experience (Python, PowerShell, Bash, Terraform, etc.)</li><li>Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CSSP, AWS, Azure</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/amFtZXMud2lsbHNvbi42MTk0NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half Technology are assisting a market leading financial services organisation to recruit a Full Stack Developer on a 6 month contract basis. Fully remote - UK based </p><p>The Full Stack Developer will be responsible for the development and testing of a full stack web application using modern Microsoft and Open-source technology</p><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Full stack web development using Microsoft and open-source technologies</li><li>Backend C# development</li><li>Frontend Angular/JavaScript/TypeScript</li><li>Dev Extreme UI Components</li><li>PostgreSQL or SQL Server databases</li><li>Experience with modern software development practices including Agile, Scrum, TDD, CI/CD</li><li>Docker</li><li>GitHub and use of agentic coding assistants such as GitHub CoPilot</li><li>Scripting in PowerShell or Python</li><li>Microsoft Azure</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><ul><li>Market leading financial services organisation with offices in London</li><li>Remote working - UK based </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/S2F6aW0uSGFzc2FuLjUxMzM4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation based in Wallingford as a Linux Systems Administrator, offering up to £45,000 depending on experience plus excellent benefits and opportunities for development.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Linux Systems Administrator, you'll join a close-knit IT/infrastructure team and be responsible for:</p><ul><li>acting as an escalation point for technical issues, troubleshooting and problem solving technical issues related to the Linux environment </li><li>systems administration and support for Linux environment, including both physical & virtual services, as well as on-premise and cloud services</li><li>day-to-day management and support of Linux solutions (patching etc.)</li><li>play a key role in ongoing projects, implementing new / replacing solutions </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>Applicants for the Linux Systems Administrator role will have:</p><ul><li>experience gained in a similar systems administration role, with experience / knowledge of Linux solutions </li><li>experience / knowledge of virtualisation, Microsoft applications (e.g. MS365), desktop/server hardware, security technologies (firewalls, VPN etc) and general networking (switches, routers etc.)</li><li>strong communication and team working skills, with a passion for learning new technologies </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>On offer</strong></p><p>Salary of up to £45,000 depending on experience plus excellent benefits (including hybrid working)</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/cGV0ZXIuZWx3YXJkLjg5NzY1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half Technology are assisting UK's market leading real estate organisation to recruit an PowerBI Developer on a contract basis - Hybrid working - London based </p><p>The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and managing business intelligence solutions, transforming raw data into meaningful insights through interactive and visually appealing PowerBI reports and dashboards.</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><ul><li>The PowerBI Developer will design, develop, and maintain PowerBI reports and dashboards to present key business metrics and trends.</li><li>Create custom visuals and complex reports using PowerBI's built-in functionalities and DAX (Data Analysis Expressions).</li><li>Analyse business requirements and translate them into technical specifications for data collection, analysis, and reporting.</li><li>Conduct data validation to ensure the accuracy and consistency of the data presented in reports.</li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders, data analysts, and IT teams to understand data needs and deliver effective BI solutions.</li><li>Provide training and support to end-users on how to interact with and interpret PowerBI reports and dashboards.</li><li>Monitor and improve the performance of PowerBI solutions.</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to PowerBI reports and dashboards.</li><li>Create and maintain documentation for PowerBI reports, data sources, data models, and processes.</li><li>Ensure all BI solutions comply with company standards and best practices.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Strong expertise in Microsoft PowerBI, including PowerBI Service, PowerBI Desktop, and PowerBI Report Server.</li><li>Proficiency in DAX for creating custom calculations and measures.</li><li>Experience with SQL for data discovery and manipulation.</li><li>Ability to analyse complex data sets and provide insights that drive business decisions.</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>The PowerBI Developer will have strong presentation skills to convey data insights through reports and dashboards.</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><ul><li>UK's market leading real estate organisation with offices in London</li><li>Hybrid working </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/S2F6aW0uSGFzc2FuLjg0MjM0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p data-start="182" data-end="411">Robert Half have partnered with a global consultancy firm to recruit for an experienced Systems Engineer (VMware Cloud Foundation) to support a large-scale VMware Cloud 9 deployment for a global financial services client.</p><p data-end="587" data-start="413">This role will focus on VCF enablement, automation, operations, and platform adoption, ensuring the environment is production-ready and aligned with enterprise standards.</p><p data-start="589" data-end="609"><strong data-end="609" data-start="589">Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul data-end="1202" data-start="610"><li data-end="688" data-start="610"><p data-start="612" data-end="688">Engineer, deploy, and support VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) infrastructure</p></li><li data-start="689" data-end="775"><p data-start="691" data-end="775">Support VCF enablement and adoption, including platform readiness and optimisation</p></li><li data-end="845" data-start="776"><p data-end="845" data-start="778">Design, build, and maintain automation workflows and integration's</p></li><li data-start="846" data-end="910"><p data-end="910" data-start="848">Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and operational tooling</p></li><li data-end="973" data-start="911"><p data-start="913" data-end="973">Support VMware Cloud 9 deployment and lifecycle management</p></li><li data-start="974" data-end="1054"><p data-end="1054" data-start="976">Collaborate with architects and operations teams to implement best practices</p></li><li data-end="1124" data-start="1055"><p data-start="1057" data-end="1124">Troubleshoot complex platform, automation, and operational issues</p></li><li data-start="1125" data-end="1202"><p data-end="1202" data-start="1127">Contribute to documentation, knowledge transfer, and operational handover</p></li></ul><p data-end="1218" data-start="1204"><strong data-end="1218" data-start="1204">Experience</strong></p><ul data-end="1844" data-start="1219"><li data-end="1305" data-start="1219"><p data-end="1305" data-start="1221">Strong hands-on experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) or VMware full stack</p></li><li data-start="1306" data-end="1387"><p data-start="1308" data-end="1387">Deep experience with VMware Aria Automation (vRA 8.x) and VMware Orchestrator</p></li><li data-end="1447" data-start="1388"><p data-end="1447" data-start="1390">Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell</p></li><li data-start="1448" data-end="1519"><p data-end="1519" data-start="1450">Experience with VMware Aria Operations and Aria Operations for Logs</p></li><li data-start="1520" data-end="1580"><p data-end="1580" data-start="1522">Solid understanding of REST APIs and system integrations</p></li><li data-start="1581" data-end="1649"><p data-start="1583" data-end="1649">Experience operating VMware platforms in enterprise environments</p></li><li data-start="1650" data-end="1683"><p data-end="1683" data-start="1652">Ansible and Python experience</p></li><li data-start="1684" data-end="1722"><p data-start="1686" data-end="1722">Knowledge of VCF Automation (VCFA)</p></li><li data-start="1723" data-end="1781"><p data-end="1781" data-start="1725">Broad VMware full-stack knowledge (vSphere, NSX, vSAN)</p></li><li data-start="1782" data-end="1844"><p data-start="1784" data-end="1844">Financial services or highly regulated industry experience</p></li></ul><p data-end="1857" data-start="1846"><strong data-start="1846" data-end="1857">Company</strong></p><ul data-end="1950" data-start="1858"><li data-end="1885" data-start="1858"><p data-start="1860" data-end="1885">Global consultancy firm</p></li><li data-start="1886" data-end="1910"><p data-end="1910" data-start="1888">Competitive day rate</p></li><li data-start="1911" data-end="1950"><p data-end="1950" data-start="1913">Hybrid working - London Based </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/YW5kcmUuZ2FyZGVuZXJtY2ZhcmxhbmUuOTg3NDcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-start="83" data-end="263"><strong data-end="261" data-start="83">Robert Half Technology are assisting a Property Development business to recruit an IT Technical Support Engineer on a 6-month contract basis. Onsite 5 days per week - London.</strong></p><h3 data-start="270" data-end="278">Role</h3><ul data-end="1013" data-start="279"><li data-start="279" data-end="430"><p data-start="281" data-end="430">Provide basic 1st line IT support to all staff, including senior management, ensuring smooth operation of systems and services across the business.</p></li><li data-end="545" data-start="431"><p data-end="545" data-start="433">Support Microsoft 365, Windows, and Active Directory issues, handling user requests and incidents efficiently.</p></li><li data-end="698" data-start="546"><p data-start="548" data-end="698">Log, monitor, and manage IT incidents, requests, and changes, escalating where necessary and maintaining communication with end users and suppliers.</p></li><li data-end="782" data-start="699"><p data-start="701" data-end="782">Assist with onboarding/offboarding, IT inductions, and user account management.</p></li><li data-start="783" data-end="886"><p data-end="886" data-start="785">Support hardware and software needs, including laptops, mobiles, printers, and collaboration tools.</p></li><li data-start="887" data-end="1013"><p data-end="1013" data-start="889">Maintain IT documentation, perform basic troubleshooting, and suggest process improvements to enhance IT service delivery.</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="1031" data-start="1020">Profile</h3><ul data-start="1032" data-end="1437"><li data-start="1032" data-end="1098"><p data-start="1034" data-end="1098">1-3 years' experience in a technical support or helpdesk role.</p></li><li data-end="1173" data-start="1099"><p data-end="1173" data-start="1101">Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, Windows, and Active Directory.</p></li><li data-start="1174" data-end="1254"><p data-end="1254" data-start="1176">Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with attention to detail.</p></li><li data-start="1255" data-end="1339"><p data-start="1257" data-end="1339">Excellent communication and customer service skills, approachable and proactive.</p></li><li data-start="1340" data-end="1437"><p data-start="1342" data-end="1437">Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and learn new technologies quickly.</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="1455" data-start="1444">Company</h3><ul data-end="1564" data-start="1456"><li data-start="1456" data-end="1528"><p data-start="1458" data-end="1528">Property development business with a busy, fast-paced IT environment</p></li><li data-start="1529" data-end="1564"><p data-start="1531" data-end="1564">Onsite 5 days per week - London</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1571" data-end="1594">Contract & Benefits</h3><ul data-end="1694" data-start="1595"><li data-end="1615" data-start="1595"><p data-start="1597" data-end="1615">6-month contract</p></li><li data-end="1694" data-start="1616"><p data-end="1694" data-start="1618">The daily rate is dependent upon experience, qualifications, and training.</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/QWxmaWUuUm93ZXR0LjQ3MTExLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half Technology are assisting UK's market leading financial services organisation to recruit a Windows Deployment Engineer on a contract basis - London based </p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><ul><li>The Windows Deployment Engineer will design, build, and maintain Windows-based deployment solutions for applications, OS images, and updates</li><li>Deploy and manage Windows OS images (Windows 10/11, Windows Server)</li><li>Automate deployments using tools such as SCCM/MECM, Intune, MDT, PowerShell, or similar</li><li>Package, test, and deploy applications across multiple environments</li><li>Support patching, updates, and version control for Windows systems</li><li>Troubleshoot deployment failures and resolve configuration issues</li><li>Collaborate with infrastructure, DevOps, and security teams to ensure deployments meet compliance and security standards</li><li>Maintain deployment documentation, standards, and runbooks</li><li>Participate in continuous improvement of deployment and automation processes</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience as a Deployment Engineer, Systems Engineer, or similar role</li><li>Strong expertise in Windows OS (Windows 10/11, Windows Server)</li><li><p style="display: inline !important;" data-start="1696" data-end="1748">Hands-on experience with deployment tools such as:</p></li><li><p data-start="1696" data-end="1748" style="display: inline !important;"> </p> SCCM / MECM</li><li>Intune / Autopilot</li><li>MDT</li><li>Strong PowerShell scripting skills for automation</li><li>Experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, and user/device management</li><li>Solid understanding of networking concepts (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP)</li><li>Experience working in enterprise or large-scale environments</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><ul><li>UK's market leading financial services organisation with offices in London</li><li>Hybrid working </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/S2F6aW0uSGFzc2FuLjQ3NTQ4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half Technology are assisting a global retail organisation to recruit a Okta Engineer on a contract basis. Remote working - UK based </p><p><strong>Technical Skills</strong></p><ul><li>The Okta Engineer will have expertise in Okta Identity Cloud (SSO, MFA, Lifecycle Management, Universal Directory) or Okta Identity Governance.</li><li>Knowledge of IAM principles: RBAC, identity governance, privileged access.</li><li>Proficiency with authentication protocols: SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect.</li><li>Experience integrating Okta with:</li><ul><li>Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)</li><li>Directory services (Active Directory, LDAP)</li><li>SaaS and custom applications.</li></ul><li>Hands-on experience with Okta Workflows, SCIM, and automation.</li><li>Familiarity with web technologies: XML, JSON, REST.</li></ul><p><strong>Implementation</strong></p><ul><li>Ability to implement Okta-based IAM solutions for enterprise environments.</li><li>Knowledgeable on security architecture and best practices.</li><li>Experience creating technical design documents and integration patterns.</li></ul><p><strong>Development & Integration</strong></p><ul><li>The Okta Engineer will have the ability to build custom Okta workflows and policies.</li><li>Experience with on-premises and SaaS integrations.</li><li>Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.</li></ul><p><strong>Compliance & Governance</strong></p><ul><li>Ability to implement identity governance strategies and enforce policies.</li></ul><p><strong>Certifications & Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Okta Certified Engineer or Consultant (preferred).</li><li>3-5 years of hands-on Okta Identity Cloud or Okta Identity Governance</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><ul><li>Rapidly growing SaaS organisation with offices in London</li><li>Hybrid working </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/S2F6aW0uSGFzc2FuLjM2NTYyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Contract Opportunity: 1st/2nd Line IT Support Engineer</p><p>Location: West Oxford</p><p>Payment: Competitive Daily Rate</p><p>Working Pattern: Full Time working</p><p>Contract Length 3 Months initially</p><p> </p><p>My client is looking for an experienced 1/2nd line Support Engineer to join its IT department. This role will involve supporting users and maintaining systems.</p><p> </p><p>Key responsibilities.</p><p>- Provide 1st and 2nd line technical support across hardware, software, and network issues</p><p>- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Windows 10/11, Microsoft 365, and basic networking</p><p>- Support Active Directory, Exchange, and remote support tools</p><p>- Work independently and collaboratively within a team</p><p> </p><p>My client is looking to move quickly on this position so should you be interested please reach out with an updated CV ASAP</p><p> </p><p>Contract Opportunity: 1st/2nd Line IT Support Engineer</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/c2FtLmJvc2NvbGV5LjkxMTc5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Job Title</strong></p><p><strong>Graduate Data Analyst - Finance Systems, Data & Automation</strong></p><p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking a systems-focused Graduate Data Analyst to support our Finance function by developing, maintaining, and improving data warehouse, systems, and reporting automation capabilities. This role is ideal for a technically strong graduate with a passion for coding, data systems, and automating finance and non-finance reporting processes.</p><p>You will play a key role in improving how financial and operational data flows through the organisation, enabling scalable, automated reporting and analytics for Finance and wider business stakeholders.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Data & Systems Development</strong></p><ul><li>Develop, maintain, and optimise data pipelines feeding the finance data warehouse</li><li>Write, test, and optimise SQL queries, scripts, and transformations to support automated finance and non-finance reporting</li><li>Support integration of finance and operational systems (e.g. ERP, budgeting, forecasting, HR, sales, and billing systems) into the data warehouse</li><li>Assist in designing and maintaining data models that support automated reporting and analytics use cases</li></ul><p><strong>Reporting Automation & Enablement</strong></p><ul><li>Help automate recurring finance and management reporting processes to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy</li><li>Enable self-service and scalable reporting through robust data structures and automated data refreshes</li><li>Support automation of both financial (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) and non-financial (operational, KPI, performance) reporting</li><li>Work with stakeholders to transition manual spreadsheet-based reports into automated system-driven solutions</li></ul><p><strong>Finance Systems Support</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with Finance and non-Finance teams to understand reporting and data requirements</li><li>Support finance systems and reporting automation initiatives, including process improvements and system enhancements</li><li>Assist with system upgrades, implementations, and data migrations with a focus on automation and data integrity</li><li>Troubleshoot data quality, reconciliation, and reporting issues across systems</li></ul><p><strong>Continuous Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Identify opportunities to further automate reporting, data processes, and controls across finance and the wider business</li><li>Improve performance, scalability, and reliability of data systems supporting automated reporting</li><li>Apply best practices in coding, version control, testing, documentation, and systems design</li><li>Stay up to date with modern data, automation, and finance systems technologies</li></ul><p><strong>Required Skills & Experience</strong></p><p><strong>Technical Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Strong coding capability, particularly in SQL</li><li>Experience with at least one programming language such as Python, R, or similar</li><li>Understanding of data warehousing and reporting architectures (ETL/ELT, star schemas, fact & dimension tables)</li><li>Experience working with databases and data systems (cloud or on-premise)</li><li>Interest in automating data and reporting workflows</li></ul><p><strong>Finance & Business Understanding</strong></p><ul><li>Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field</li><li>Strong interest in finance systems, reporting automation, and business data</li><li>Basic understanding of finance concepts (e.g. general ledger, P&L, balance sheet) is desirable</li></ul><p><strong>Soft Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Ability to translate business and reporting requirements into technical, automated solutions</li><li>Clear communicator, comfortable working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders</li><li>High attention to detail and data accuracy</li><li>Curious, proactive, and keen to learn in a systems-driven environment</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable (Nice to Have)</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with ERP or finance systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday)</li><li>Exposure to BI and reporting tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, Looker)</li><li>Experience with cloud data platforms (e.g. Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift)</li><li>Familiarity with automation, orchestration, or analytics engineering tools (e.g. dbt, Airflow)</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/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uMDY2OTEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Technology are assisting a market leading real estate organisation to recruit a IT Support Engineer on a 3 month contract basis</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><ul><li>The IT Support Engineer will be responsible for the proactive monitoring, maintenance and support/escalation of the incoming IT support requests either by email, phone or internal ticketing system.</li><li>To work with site-based IT contacts, including training and advising where necessary to ensure Victoria based staff are fully informed and consistent.</li><li>To develop support documentation where required to improve the user experience.</li><li>To develop their skillset in-house with a clear progression expectation to higher levels of expertise.</li><li>Provide on occasion out of hours support as required.</li><li>To assist the Group Technology and wider Information</li><li>Any other ad-hoc work requests as determined by the Group IT Manager.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><ul><li>The IT Support Engineer will have a proven track record of supporting complex disparate networks.</li><li>Supporting all levels of the business users including VIPs, managing expectations and seeing a problem through.</li><li>Proven ability to instigate, manage and deliver often challenging projects, both technically and from a management perspective</li></ul><p><strong>Ability to support:</strong></p><ul><ul><li>All Microsoft desktop OS (Win7+)</li><li>Microsoft Server 2008 and higher</li><li>Active Directory</li><li>Group Policies</li><li>DNS / DHCP</li><li>Microsoft O365</li><li>Citrix</li><li>WIFI technology</li><li>Remote Connectivity tools</li><li>Cloud based tools</li><li>Collaboration tools</li></ul></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><ul><li>Market leading real estate organisation </li><li>On-site required </li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p> company, depending on experience </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/S2F6aW0uSGFzc2FuLjYxNDUxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Contract Role: 1st / 2nd Line IT Support Engineer</strong></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11.0pt;">I'm working with a charity based in West Oxfordshire who are looking for an IT Support Engineer to join their team.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11.0pt;">Location: West Oxfordshire (commutable from Witney, Swindon, Oxford, Abingdon‑on‑Thames, Cheltenham)</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Rate: Competitive daily rate</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11.0pt;">Working Pattern: Fully on‑site, 5 days per week</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Contract Length: </strong>Initally 3 months</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">They're seeking an experienced 1st/2nd Line Support Engineer to provide user support and help maintain core IT systems.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Key Responsibilities: </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Deliver 1st and 2nd line support across hardware, software, and networking</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Troubleshoot issues with Windows 10/11, Microsoft 365, and basic networking</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Support Active Directory, Exchange, and remote support tools</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Work both independently and as part of a wider team</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Contract Role: 1st / 2nd Line IT Support Engineer </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/c2FtLmJvc2NvbGV5LjE1MzkwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p data-start="48" data-end="98"><strong data-start="48" data-end="65">IT Technician</strong><br / data-end="68" data-start="65"> London | On-site | Full-time</p><p data-start="100" data-end="187"><strong data-end="187" data-start="100">Join a globally respected education organisation where innovation meets excellence.</strong></p><p data-start="189" data-end="458">A leading international education provider is seeking a hands-on IT Technician to support a busy London campus environment. This is a varied, people-facing role ideal for someone who enjoys responsibility, autonomy, and being embedded in a fast-moving organisation.</p><h3 data-start="465" data-end="477">The role</h3><p data-start="479" data-end="662">You'll take ownership of day-to-day IT operations across multiple sites, supporting staff, lecturers, and students while ensuring systems remain secure, reliable, and high-performing.</p><p data-start="664" data-end="693">Key responsibilities include:</p><ul data-start="695" data-end="1173"><li data-start="695" data-end="769"><p data-end="769" data-start="697">Supporting daily IT operations, troubleshooting, and system continuity</p></li><li data-end="816" data-start="770"><p data-start="772" data-end="816">Onboarding staff and providing IT training</p></li><li data-end="892" data-start="817"><p data-start="819" data-end="892">Installing and maintaining devices, software, networks, and peripherals</p></li><li data-start="893" data-end="949"><p data-start="895" data-end="949">Monitoring servers, backups, Wi-Fi, and connectivity</p></li><li data-start="950" data-end="1005"><p data-end="1005" data-start="952">Maintaining documentation and internal IT processes</p></li><li data-end="1067" data-start="1006"><p data-end="1067" data-start="1008">Supporting classroom AV systems and teaching environments</p></li><li data-start="1068" data-end="1116"><p data-end="1116" data-start="1070">Assisting with wider infrastructure projects</p></li><li data-end="1173" data-start="1117"><p data-end="1173" data-start="1119">Providing occasional support for events and students</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1180" data-end="1206">What we're looking for</h3><ul data-start="1208" data-end="1450"><li data-start="1208" data-end="1270"><p data-start="1210" data-end="1270">Strong communicator with technical and non-technical users</p></li><li data-end="1328" data-start="1271"><p data-end="1328" data-start="1273">Passionate about IT with a proactive learning mindset</p></li><li data-start="1329" data-end="1387"><p data-end="1387" data-start="1331">Calm under pressure and able to prioritise effectively</p></li><li data-end="1450" data-start="1388"><p data-start="1390" data-end="1450">Team-oriented and adaptable in a multicultural environment</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1457" data-end="1483">Technical requirements</h3><ul data-start="1485" data-end="1792"><li data-start="1485" data-end="1541"><p data-start="1487" data-end="1541">3+ years' experience in IT support or infrastructure</p></li><li data-end="1596" data-start="1542"><p data-start="1544" data-end="1596">Strong Windows 10/11 and Windows Server experience</p></li><li data-end="1633" data-start="1597"><p data-start="1599" data-end="1633">Solid Active Directory knowledge</p></li><li data-end="1715" data-start="1634"><p data-start="1636" data-end="1715">Good understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, Wi-Fi)</p></li><li data-start="1716" data-end="1792"><p data-start="1718" data-end="1792">Comfortable supporting hardware, printers, and general IT infrastructure</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1799" data-end="1815">Nice to have</h3><ul data-end="2016" data-start="1817"><li data-end="1858" data-start="1817"><p data-start="1819" data-end="1858">M365, Azure AD sync, Entra ID, Intune</p></li><li data-end="1896" data-start="1859"><p data-end="1896" data-start="1861">Virtualisation (VMWare/XenServer)</p></li><li data-start="1897" data-end="1940"><p data-start="1899" data-end="1940">Linux, macOS, iOS, Android environments</p></li><li data-start="1941" data-end="1991"><p data-start="1943" data-end="1991">CCTV, telephony, access control, or AV systems</p></li><li data-start="1992" data-end="2016"><p data-start="1994" data-end="2016">Additional languages</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="2037" data-start="2023">Why apply?</h3><ul data-end="2211" data-start="2039"><li data-start="2039" data-end="2073"><p data-start="2041" data-end="2073">Broad, hands-on technical role</p></li><li data-start="2074" data-end="2115"><p data-end="2115" data-start="2076">Exposure to international IT projects</p></li><li data-end="2161" data-start="2116"><p data-end="2161" data-start="2118">Supportive, collaborative working culture</p></li><li data-end="2211" data-start="2162"><p data-start="2164" data-end="2211">Strong learning and development opportunities</p></li></ul><p data-end="2286" data-start="2213">(Some out-of-hours support may be required for events and holiday cover)</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/V2lsbC5TdGVhZC41NjQ2OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p data-start="123" data-end="313">Robert Half Technology are assisting a market-leading retail organisation to recruit an Okta Engineer on a contract basis. Remote working - UK based.</p><p data-start="315" data-end="1205"><strong data-start="315" data-end="323">Role</strong><br data-start="323" / data-end="326"> * The Okta Engineer will design, implement, and maintain enterprise-level Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions using Okta Identity Cloud or Okta Identity Governance.<br data-end="521" / data-start="518"> * Collaborate with IT, security, and application teams to meet IAM requirements and ensure secure access to retail systems and applications.<br data-start="661" / data-end="664"> * Integrate Okta with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), directory services (Active Directory, LDAP), and SaaS or custom retail applications.<br data-start="805" / data-end="808"> * Build and maintain Okta workflows, automation, and SCIM integrations.<br / data-end="882" data-start="879"> * Develop technical design documents, integration patterns, and enforce IAM policies in line with security best practices.<br data-start="1004" / data-end="1007"> * Troubleshoot and resolve IAM issues efficiently, ensuring compliance and governance standards are met.<br data-start="1111" / data-end="1114"> * Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in identity management and security.</p><p data-end="2047" data-start="1207"><strong data-start="1207" data-end="1218">Profile</strong><br data-start="1218" data-end="1221" /> * Expertise in Okta Identity Cloud (SSO, MFA, Lifecycle Management, Universal Directory) or Okta Identity Governance.<br data-end="1349" / data-start="1346"> * Strong understanding of IAM principles including RBAC, privileged access, and identity governance.<br data-start="1449" / data-end="1452"> * Proficiency in authentication protocols such as SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect.<br data-end="1541" / data-start="1538"> * Hands-on experience with Okta Workflows, SCIM, automation, and integrating Okta with various platforms.<br data-start="1650" data-end="1653" /> * Familiarity with web technologies: XML, JSON, REST.<br data-end="1713" / data-start="1710"> * Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and implement identity governance strategies.<br data-end="1831" / data-start="1828"> * Okta Certified Engineer or Consultant preferred.<br data-end="1888" / data-start="1885"> * 3-5 years of hands-on experience with Okta Identity Cloud or Okta Identity Governance.<br / data-end="1979" data-start="1976"> * Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and collaboration skills.</p><p data-end="2131" data-start="2049">Company<br data-start="2060" / data-end="2063"> * Market-leading retail organisation<br data-start="2099" / data-end="2102"> * Remote working - UK based</p><p data-end="2253" data-start="2133"><strong data-start="2133" data-end="2154">Salary & Benefits</strong><br data-start="2154" data-end="2157" /> The salary range/rates of pay are 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/QWxmaWUuUm93ZXR0LjAwNjQzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half are supporting a London based financial services organisation with their search for a <strong>2nd Line Support Engineer</strong> to join the team on a permanent basis. This role is ideal for someone with strong end user computing experience, excellent troubleshooting skills, and a solid understanding of modern endpoint security and device management.</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p>The 2nd Line Support Engineer will be responsible for the support, stability, and security of end user devices across Windows, iOS, and Android. You will manage incoming support requests via email, phone, and internal ticketing systems, ensuring timely escalation and resolution.</p><p>Key duties include:</p><ul><li>Providing 1st and 2nd line support across laptops, mobile devices, and M365 services.</li><li>Working closely with site‑based IT contacts, offering guidance, training, and ensuring consistent support standards.</li><li>Creating and maintaining support documentation to enhance the user experience.</li><li>Developing your technical skill set with clear progression opportunities into more advanced engineering responsibilities.</li><li>Supporting occasional out of hours work when required.</li><li>Assisting the wider Technology and Information teams with operational and project based tasks.</li><li>Carrying out additional duties as directed by the IT leadership team.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The successful candidate will have a proven background supporting complex environments, managing endpoint and identity issues. You will be confident supporting users at all levels, including senior stakeholders, and capable of taking ownership of incidents through to resolution.</p><p>You should have strong experience with:</p><ul><li>Microsoft Intune (Endpoint Manager)</li><li>Windows 11</li><li>Microsoft Defender for Endpoint</li><li>Entra ID (Azure AD), Conditional Access & MFA</li><li>PowerShell scripting</li><li>Device compliance, security baselines, and vulnerability remediation</li><li>Networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, VPN, proxies)</li></ul><p>Experience with the following is advantageous:</p><ul><li>Meraki networking</li><li>Egnyte governance and collaboration tools</li><li>Azure infrastructure (VMs, storage, networking)</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p> </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/QWxleC5IaWxsLjc1NDIwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>ERP & Application Engineer</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong><strong> Braintree (Head Office)</strong></p><p><strong>Type:</strong> Full-time, Permanent 5 days on site. </p><p> <strong>Department:</strong> IT Support</p><p><strong>Are you passionate about ERP systems and business applications?</strong></p><p>Join our IT Service Desk team as an <strong>ERP & Application Engineer</strong> and play a key role in supporting and improving enterprise applications-particularly <strong>ERP </strong>-while contributing to broader IT operations and Microsoft 365 support.</p><p> </p><p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Provide day-to-day support and maintenance for ERP systems (ideally SAP but open to other ERP's)</li><li>Troubleshoot access, workflow, and data accuracy issues.</li><li>Collaborate with vendors and internal teams on updates and escalations.</li><li>Support integrations across accounting, inventory, and CRM.</li><li>Deliver clear, friendly user support and training.</li><li>Assist with Microsoft 365 tools and general IT tasks.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Experience:</strong> 2-5 years in IT support, ERP, or application roles.</li><li><strong>ERP Knowledge:</strong> SAP experience is ideal (others like Kerridge/K8 or MAM Autoparts welcome).</li><li><strong>Technical Skills:</strong> Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Windows Server; PowerShell or SQL scripting is a plus.</li><li><strong>Soft Skills:</strong> Service-oriented, organised, and great communicator.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><ul><li>Be part of a collaborative IT team driving continuous improvement.</li><li>Work on exciting ERP projects and integrations.</li><li>Enjoy a role where your ideas and expertise make a real impact</li></ul><p>Excellent benefits on offer</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/dG9ueS5rb3lyYXR0eS41NDg2Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h2 data-end="129" data-start="84">Technical Project Manager (Fully Remote)</h2><p data-end="355" data-start="131">Are you a dynamic project leader who thrives at the intersection of technology and client success? Do you enjoy guiding talented teams, solving complex challenges, and delivering software solutions that make a real impact?</p><h3 data-end="380" data-start="357">About the Company</h3><p data-end="661" data-start="381">We are a next-generation intranet and extranet platform built for the legal industry. Fully integrated with Microsoft 365, our platform helps law firms streamline collaboration, boost productivity, and deliver an exceptional digital experience for attorneys, staff, and clients.</p><p data-end="866" data-start="663">As one of the fastest-growing technology companies in legal, we have been recognised for industry leadership and exceptional customer service. Our team lives by core values that guide everything we do:</p><ul data-end="1035" data-start="868"><li data-start="868" data-end="898"><p data-end="898" data-start="870">Think Like an Entrepreneur</p></li><li data-start="899" data-end="918"><p data-end="918" data-start="901">Simplify and Go</p></li><li data-start="919" data-end="951"><p data-start="921" data-end="951">Continually Improve Yourself</p></li><li data-end="985" data-start="952"><p data-end="985" data-start="954">Follow Through on Commitments</p></li><li data-end="1008" data-start="986"><p data-end="1008" data-start="988">Be a Good Teammate</p></li><li data-start="1009" data-end="1035"><p data-end="1035" data-start="1011">Deliver 5-Star Service</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1037" data-end="1051">The Role</h3><p data-end="1437" data-start="1052">We are looking for a <strong data-end="1102" data-start="1073">Technical Project Manager</strong> to lead software delivery projects from kickoff to go-live, collaborating with developers, consultants, and clients. You will be responsible for keeping projects on track, ensuring client satisfaction, and empowering your team to perform at their best. This role is <strong data-end="1385" data-start="1369">fully remote</strong> with a competitive salary of <strong data-end="1434" data-start="1415">£80,000-£95,000</strong>.</p><p data-end="1474" data-start="1439">You'll excel in this role if you:</p><ul data-end="1705" data-start="1475"><li data-start="1475" data-end="1527"><p data-start="1477" data-end="1527">Thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments</p></li><li data-start="1528" data-end="1582"><p data-start="1530" data-end="1582">Balance technical expertise with people leadership</p></li><li data-start="1583" data-end="1620"><p data-start="1585" data-end="1620">Build strong client relationships</p></li><li data-end="1705" data-start="1621"><p data-start="1623" data-end="1705">Have a proven record of delivering projects on time, within scope, and on budget</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1707" data-end="1729">Responsibilities</h3><ul data-start="1730" data-end="2164"><li data-end="1800" data-start="1730"><p data-start="1732" data-end="1800">Lead high-performing teams of technical consultants and developers</p></li><li data-end="1875" data-start="1801"><p data-start="1803" data-end="1875">Plan and execute projects, managing milestones, budgets, and schedules</p></li><li data-start="1876" data-end="1939"><p data-start="1878" data-end="1939">Manage client expectations, scope changes, and deliverables</p></li><li data-start="1940" data-end="2012"><p data-start="1942" data-end="2012">Apply expertise in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project methodologies</p></li><li data-end="2080" data-start="2013"><p data-start="2015" data-end="2080">Monitor risks, ensure quality, and drive continuous improvement</p></li><li data-start="2081" data-end="2164"><p data-start="2083" data-end="2164">Communicate clearly with stakeholders, providing updates, reports, and guidance</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="2166" data-end="2184">Requirements</h3><ul data-start="2185" data-end="2628"><li data-start="2185" data-end="2279"><p data-start="2187" data-end="2279">5+ years of IT project management experience, ideally in consulting or client-facing roles</p></li><li data-start="2280" data-end="2327"><p data-end="2327" data-start="2282">Strong leadership and organisational skills</p></li><li data-start="2328" data-end="2400"><p data-end="2400" data-start="2330">Experience managing technical implementation or enhancement projects</p></li><li data-start="2401" data-end="2492"><p data-start="2403" data-end="2492">Familiarity with Jira, SharePoint, Microsoft Office, or similar collaboration platforms</p></li><li data-end="2554" data-start="2493"><p data-end="2554" data-start="2495">Excellent communication skills and a client-first mindset</p></li><li data-end="2628" data-start="2555"><p data-end="2628" data-start="2557">Proven ability to manage multiple high-impact projects simultaneously</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="2647" data-start="2630">Why Join Us</h3><p data-end="2886" data-start="2648">You will join a team that values ideas, encourages growth, and celebrates success. You will work with cutting-edge technology, influence the future of legal tech, and make a tangible impact on clients who rely on the platform every day.</p><p data-end="2977" data-start="2888">If you are ready to take your project management career to the next level, apply today.</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/V2lsbC5TdGVhZC4yMjU0NS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<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><strong>Senior Solutions Architect</strong></p><p><strong>Central London Hybrid Working</strong></p><p><strong>£100,000-£120,000 + Annual Bonus & Benefits</strong></p><p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced <strong>Senior Solutions Architect</strong> to lead the evolution of a complex digital and enterprise technology landscape. This role combines strategic vision with hands-on architectural expertise to drive modernisation across e-Commerce, CRM, marketing technology, and customer engagement platforms, while strengthening cybersecurity controls and optimising total cost of ownership (TCO).</p><p>The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with senior stakeholders, product teams, engineering, and third-party vendors to define architectural direction, align solutions to business strategy, and guide execution through well-defined roadmaps.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>The Senior Solutions Architect will:</p><ul><li>Lead major transformation initiatives, including:</li><ul><li>Replacement of a legacy e-Commerce platform with a modern, customer-centric solution</li><li>Implementation of a next-generation CRM and marketing automation ecosystem</li><li>Development of a unified customer data and personalisation roadmap</li><li>Enhancement of identity, access management, and data protection frameworks</li><li>Migration from legacy platforms to cloud-native or SaaS solutions</li></ul><li>Define and govern architecture standards and roadmaps during large-scale transformation</li><li>Ensure solutions strike the right balance between innovation, scalability, complexity, and cost-efficiency</li><li>Act as a trusted advisor to business and technology leaders, influencing decision-making at all levels</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Experience</strong></p><p><strong>Essential:</strong></p><ul><li>Significant experience in Solution or Enterprise Architecture roles</li><li>Proven track record architecting customer-facing digital platforms (e-Commerce, CRM, CMS, MarTech) within retail, luxury, or similar B2C environments</li><li>Strong knowledge of modern technology stacks, including commerce platforms, CDPs, cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), APIs, microservices, and integration platforms</li><li>Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles and secure-by-design architecture</li><li>Demonstrated ability to balance innovation with cost control and operational efficiency</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience within luxury, fashion, or premium retail sectors</li><li>Familiarity with platforms such as Salesforce, Shopify, SAP Commerce, or Manhattan</li><li>Experience operating in transformation environments with significant legacy technology debt</li><li>Knowledge of IT cost optimisation and vendor management strategies</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/amFtZXMud2lsbHNvbi40Mzg2NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">LEAD Full Stack Developer - Laravel | High-Growth SaaS | Hybrid (London)</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">LEAD Full Stack Developer role- </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">This role is based in WEST LONDON</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><ul><li data-end="403" data-start="285"><p data-start="287" data-end="403"><strong><strong data-start="287" data-end="301">Essential:</strong> Proven experience working with LLMs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Hugging Face) or applied AI projects.</strong></p></li><li data-end="536" data-start="404"><p data-start="406" data-end="536"><strong><strong data-end="423" data-start="406">Nice to have:</strong> Broader AI/ML exposure, such as model fine-tuning, prompt engineering, or integration into production systems.</strong></p></li></ul><p>Join a profitable, fast-growing SaaS company going through a major tech transformation. After 15+ years of success, they're rebuilding core platforms from the ground up - modernising everything and scaling globally. </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Projects You'll Work On:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Rebuilding systems using Laravel & Vue.js</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Driving adoption of the full TALL stack (Tailwind, Alpine.js, Laravel, Livewire)</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Building new customer-facing tools, portals, and automation features</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Improving performance and scalability across high-traffic systems</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Supporting a long-term product roadmap across multiple business units</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">The Stack:</p><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">PHP (Laravel)</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Tailwind, Alpine.js, Livewire</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Vue 2 & 3</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Agile / CI / TDD mindset</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">The Setup:</p><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Hybrid - 3 days in-office for collaboration and 2 days from home (more flex offered)</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">3-stage interview process and super quick turnaround</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Competitive salary + bonus</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">25 days holiday, BUPA medical + dental</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Easily accessible via public transport- this role Is based in West London.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><strong>District Line and or the Piccadilly line, Overground, South Western Railway and Numerous bus routes</strong></li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">APPLY NOW - Interviews happening immediately</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/dG9ueS5rb3lyYXR0eS4xNzc2MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half Technology are assisting a market leading PE-backed facilities organisation to recruit a Interim IT Director on an initial 8-12 month contract basis. </p><p><strong>Objectives (8-12-Month Outcomes)</strong></p><p>The Interim IT Director will be accountable for designing and executing a transformation roadmap, delivering tangible improvements across cost, service quality, resilience, and commercial value.</p><ol><li><strong> Digital Transformation & Value Creation</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Design and execute a clear, prioritised digital transformation plan aligned to the PE value-creation strategy.</li><li>Translate technology initiatives into commercial outcomes (cost reduction, productivity, service improvement, scalability).</li><li>Establish clear governance, milestones, and success metrics within the business.</li></ul><ol start="2"><li><strong> Automation, AI & Process Efficiency</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Identify and deliver automation and AI opportunities that reduce manual effort, improve speed, and enhance customer and internal service experience.</li><li>Simplify and streamline core business processes, removing friction and failure points.</li></ul><ol start="3"><li><strong> Outsourced IT Review & Supplier Reset</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Conduct a rapid but thorough review of the current outsourced IT model (including Aura).</li><li>Address poor service levels, slow response times, and lack of value for money.</li><li>Redesign the sourcing strategy: renegotiate, replace, or re-tender providers as required.</li><li>Deliver cost transparency, improved SLAs, and materially better service quality.</li><li>Resolve issues around overpriced, second-hand equipment and long lead times.</li></ul><ol start="4"><li><strong> IT Security & Risk Management</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Assess and remediate cyber and operational security risks.</li><li>Ensure the business meets an appropriate level of security maturity for a PE-backed organisation preparing for exit.</li><li>Put in place pragmatic, proportionate controls and incident response capability.</li></ul><ol start="5"><li><strong> Data & Analytics Capability</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Improve access to reliable management information and analytics.</li><li>Enable data-driven decision-making across the executive team.</li><li>Define a realistic roadmap for analytics maturity aligned to business need.</li></ul><ol start="6"><li><strong> IT Procurement & Commercial Control</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Establish disciplined IT procurement processes.</li><li>Ensure technology spend is justified, benchmarked, and ROI-led.</li><li>Introduce stronger commercial management of vendors and contracts.</li></ul><ol start="7"><li><strong> Build a Fit-for-Purpose IT Function</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Design and implement an appropriate target operating model for IT, balancing in-house capability and outsourced services.</li><li>Clarify roles, accountability, and governance.</li><li>Upskill or reshape the existing IT Manager role as part of a sustainable future-state function.</li></ul><ol start="8"><li><strong> Core Systems & Operating System Remediation</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Address critical system instability, including replacement of the unsupported operating system (in place since November 2015).</li><li>Build a robust business case for change, clearly articulating risk, cost, ROI, and implementation roadmap.</li><li>Reduce system failures and downtime, improving operational resilience.</li></ul><ol start="9"><li><strong> Exit Readiness</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Ensure all initiatives support the broader objective of maximising valuation and exit readiness for summer 2027.</li><li>Improve technology due-diligence readiness, documentation, resilience, and scalability.</li><li>Leave behind a clear technology roadmap that extends beyond the interim engagement.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile Type</strong></p><ul><li>Proven Interim IT Director / Technology Transformation Lead experience in PE-backed or highly commercial environments.</li><li>Strong track record of fixing underperforming outsourced IT models.</li><li>Commercially astute, able to build ROI-led business cases and challenge spend.</li><li>Hands-on, delivery-focused, and credible at board and CEO level.</li><li>Comfortable operating in ambiguity and moving at pace.</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/S2F6aW0uSGFzc2FuLjU3NDAxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p></p>We are seeking a Databricks Implementation Consultant / Architect for an initial 4-6 weeks contract. The primary objective of this role is to assess and recommend the optimal cloud platform (Azure or Google Cloud Platform) for implementing Databricks.<br> <br>This will involve a detailed evaluation of both platforms against analytical requirements, cost models, security, compliance, and integration considerations, culminating in a clear recommendation for senior stakeholders<br><p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p><p></p>You will lead a comprehensive Cloud & Data Platform Assessment focused on defining a future-ready architecture and positioning Databricks as the core analytics layer. This role requires deep expertise in Databricks implementations across Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).<br><p><strong>Cloud & Data Platform Assessment:</strong></p><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;">Review the existing data landscape, including CRM data in SQL Server, external datasets, geospatial sources, and BI consumption.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Assess how shortlisted cloud platforms (Azure vs GCP) meet analytical requirements: large-scale data volumes (20M+ rows), mixed data types, NLP/AI workloads, geospatial analytics, and daily refresh needs.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Compare Azure and GCP for architecture, security, Databricks integration, and compliance with data handling standards.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Produce workload-based cost models for storage, compute, pipelines, and AI/NLP workloads.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Define target architectures for each option, including high-level diagrams.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Evaluate implementation complexity, operational overhead, and scalability.</li></ul><p><strong>Required Experience:</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;">Proven track record of end-to-end Databricks implementations in Azure and GCP.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Strong expertise in lakehouse architecture, data engineering, and analytics frameworks.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Hands-on experience as a Data Architect or Implementation Consultant.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Delivery of AI and NLP workloads using cloud-native services.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Ability to produce technical diagrams, cost models, and senior-level recommendations.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Background in security, governance, and compliance design.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Conducting architecture comparisons between Azure and GCP, including evaluating Databricks compatibility.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Developing costed platform models aligned to specific workloads and Databricks usage.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Performing security and compliance assessments for Databricks workloads.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Identifying integration dependencies and risks across cloud platforms, Databricks, and existing systems.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Producing clear recommendation papers for senior stakeholders, outlining preferred cloud platform and supporting rationale.</li></ul><p><strong>Contract Details:</strong></p><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;">Fully Remote Engagement</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Inital 4-6 weeks Contract </li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Competitive Day Rate - Outside IR35</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/YW5kcmUuZ2FyZGVuZXJtY2ZhcmxhbmUuOTU2MTUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">