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IT Operations Manager

Reading, Berkshire
remote
Permanent
60000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
IT Operations Manager Reading | £65,000 | Permanent | 5 days office-based initially, reducing to 3 days after probation We are recruiting for an experienced IT Operations Manager to join a growing organisation based in Reading. 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. 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. The role 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. Key responsibilities will include: * Leading the day-to-day operation of IT infrastructure, systems, networks and end-user services * Managing and developing technical support capabilities * Ensuring IT services meet agreed SLAs and performance targets * Managing incidents, problems, changes and major incidents * Driving continuous improvement across IT operations and service management * Maintaining the stability and security of Microsoft 365, Azure, Active Directory/Entra ID and endpoint services * Overseeing infrastructure upgrades, patching and lifecycle management * Supporting disaster recovery and business continuity * Managing third-party IT suppliers and service providers * Monitoring supplier performance against agreed SLAs * Working closely with security teams to manage vulnerabilities, risks and compliance * Producing operational reports and performance dashboards * Managing operational budgets and identifying opportunities for cost efficiencies * Leading, coaching and developing members of the IT team About you 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. You will ideally have: * Significant experience in IT Operations, Infrastructure Management or Service Delivery * Experience managing technical support and/or infrastructure teams * Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure and Active Directory/Entra ID * Experience working within an ITIL-based service management environment * Strong experience managing incidents, problems, changes and operational risk * Excellent supplier and stakeholder management skills * Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * A degree in IT, Computer Science or equivalent professional experience Desirable experience includes hybrid cloud environments, cyber security frameworks, digital transformation, AI strategy, DevOps/SRE and relevant ITIL or Microsoft certifications. What you'll get * £65,000 salary * Permanent position * Reading-based * 5 days in the office initially, reducing to 3 days per week after successful completion of probation * Monday-Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm or 7:30am-4:30pm * 24 days' holiday + bank holidays * Opportunity to play a key role in the development and improvement of the IT function * Supportive environment focused on initiative, learning, collaboration and continuous improvement Our values We believe in Deliver, Initiative, Appreciation, Learn and Support. We want people who take ownership, use their initiative, learn from challenges and work collaboratively to deliver great results. 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.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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UGV0ZS5SaWNoYXJkcy44NTExNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-20T13:03:51Z

Developer

Wokingham, Berkshire
remote
Permanent
40000 - 45000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>Mid-Level Django Developer</h1>Salary: £45,000 per annum Location: Fully Remote - occasional travel to the Reading/Wokingham area Job Type: Permanent<h2>The Opportunity</h2>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mid-Level Django Developer to join the engineering team of an established and forward-thinking organisation.This is a fully remote position, with occasional travel to the company's head office in the Reading/Wokingham area when required.The successful candidate will play an active role in developing and maintaining robust, scalable backend systems, building APIs and services using Django and Django REST Framework. You will work collaboratively with other developers while having the opportunity to take ownership of defined development tasks and continue to grow your technical expertise.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Design, build and maintain backend services and APIs using Django and Django REST Framework (DRF)</li><li>Develop efficient and well-structured PostgreSQL queries</li><li>Manage database schema changes, including migrations, indexing and performance tuning</li><li>Build and maintain RESTful APIs</li><li>Participate in code reviews and follow established security and quality standards</li><li>Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate APIs and ensure smooth data flow</li><li>Debug and resolve issues across the technology stack</li><li>Investigate performance bottlenecks and data integrity issues</li><li>Contribute to technical documentation and internal process improvements</li><li>Work within CI/CD pipelines and Git-based version control workflows</li><li>Write maintainable, testable code and contribute to unit testing</li><li>Work within appropriate security, quality and data protection standards</li></ul><h2>Essential Experience</h2>The successful Mid-Level Django Developer will ideally have:<ul><li>3+ years' professional experience with Django or a similar Python web framework</li><li>Strong working knowledge of PostgreSQL, including query optimisation, indexing and schema design</li><li>Hands-on experience with Django REST Framework (DRF)</li><li>Experience building and working with RESTful APIs</li><li>Experience with Git-based version control and collaborative development</li><li>Familiarity with unit testing and writing maintainable, testable code</li><li>Understanding of basic web application security best practices</li><li>Experience working within Linux-based development or deployment environments</li></ul><h2>Desirable Experience</h2>The following would be advantageous:<ul><li>Docker and containerised deployments</li><li>AWS services, particularly RDS, EC2 and WAF</li><li>Infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or Ansible</li><li>Frontend frameworks or JavaScript-heavy features</li><li>CI/CD tooling such as Bitbucket Pipelines or GitHub Actions</li><li>Experience working with JSON-based data structures, rule engines or configurable logic</li></ul><h2>What We're Looking For</h2>We're looking for a developer who is comfortable working independently on defined tasks and is keen to continue developing their technical ownership.You'll need to be a strong team player, comfortable contributing to technical discussions, collaborating with other developers and taking responsibility for delivering high-quality, maintainable solutions.<h2>Working Arrangements</h2><ul><li>Fully remote role</li><li>Occasional attendance at the head office in the Reading area</li><li>Permanent position</li><li>Salary of £45,000 per annum</li></ul>If you're an experienced Django Developer / Python Developer looking for a fully remote permanent opportunity where you can take ownership of your work and continue developing your technical career, we'd be keen to hear from you.Apply now for further information.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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UGV0ZS5SaWNoYXJkcy4zNjA3MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-08-21T14:29:37Z

Infrastructure Team Leader

Wantage, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
- GBP / Yearly
Exciting opportunity to join a well established and growing business based in Wantage as Infrastructure Team Leader, offering excellent career progression and development and competitive salary/package.The RoleAs Infrastructure Team Leader, you'll be responsible for:<ul><li>leading a small team of infrastructure specialists, responsible for monitoring, supporting and maintaining a reliable and high-performing server, storage and data-centre infrastructure </li><li>coordinating activities with internal and 3rd party resources across multiple international sites </li><li>lead continuous improvement of backups, disaster recovery and monitoring processes</li><li>identify opportunities to implement new technologies in line with IT strategy, driving automation and continuous improvement</li><li>maintaining standards and adhering to compliance processes and procedures, in line with various IT and security frameworks </li><li>lead on exciting infrastructure change projects and initiatives</li></ul>About youApplicants for the Infrastructure Team Leader role will:<ul><li>have sound experience gained as an infrastructure engineer, systems administrator, or similar, with strong knowledge across storage, server and data-centres, in particular Microsoft based infrastructure</li><li>be experienced with hyper-visor technologies (e.g. VMWare, Hyper-V, Nutanix, Proxmox)</li><li>have knowledge or experience of automation / orchestration (e.g. Ansible, Terraform) and container platforms (e.g. Kubernetes) would be beneficial </li><li>be comfortable working in a regulated environment and experience driving compliance with frameworks / standards</li><li>be comfortable working in an office based environment and with occasional international travel</li></ul>On offerCompetitive salary and benefits package, including generous pension, bonus, private medical and flexible working hoursRobert 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cGV0ZXIuZWx3YXJkLjczODg5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-09-12T08:43:12Z

Principal Data Scientist and ML Researcher

Gloucester, Gloucestershire
remote
Permanent
- GBP / Yearly
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.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. The Role<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>About You<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>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.If you have the relevant background and would be open to a confidential conversation, please get in touch. 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Um94eS5MYXcuNzM5MTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-21T12:48:14Z

Credit Controller

Bristol, Bristol
remote
Permanent
30000 - 34000 GBP / Yearly
CREDIT CONTROLLERNo Finance Experience Required, Full Training GivenLocation: Bristol (office based) Reports to: Regional Credit Manager Contract type: Full-time after probation period Hours: 37.5 hrs/week, Mon to Fri, 9-5 with 30 mins lunch Salary: Up to £34,000 dependant on experience Role PurposeLooking for a genuine way into a finance career? This role is a brilliant launchpad. You don't need a finance degree or previous credit control experience: full training is given from the ground up. You'll take ownership of your own portfolio of credit accounts, from sole traders through to national key accounts, and quickly build commercially valuable skills in negotiation, cash flow management and relationship building. It's fast paced, varied and genuinely rewarding: you'll see the direct impact of your work every single day, and build a skill set that opens doors right across the finance profession.Why Start Your Career Here?Credit control is one of the best kept secrets in finance. It gives you hands on commercial experience, direct exposure to how a business really operates, and a set of skills that transfer into wider finance, accountancy and business careers. Here's what makes this a great first step:<ul dir="ltr" class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1"><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Full training, no experience needed: a structured induction and ongoing coaching from an experienced Regional Credit Manager, so you're set up to succeed from day one</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Real ownership from day one: you'll manage your own portfolio of accounts, so you can see the direct results of your work rather than sitting on the sidelines</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Transferable, in-demand skills: negotiation, commercial awareness, relationship management and cash flow understanding are all skills that finance and accountancy employers actively look for</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">A clear path forward: strong performers can progress toward senior credit control roles or move into wider finance functions as they build experience</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Stability, backed by scale: you'll be learning your trade within a large, well established national business, with the security and support that comes with a nationwide operation</li></ul>Key AccountabilitiesCollections & Cash Allocation<ul dir="ltr" class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1"><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Chase outstanding debt by telephone, letter and email in a timely and effective manner, tailoring approach to account type</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Accurately and promptly allocate customer payments across various payment methods</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Take payments over the telephone</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Set up and manage approved payment plans through to completion</li></ul>Account & Query Management<ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1" dir="ltr"><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Manage and resolve invoice queries promptly, liaising with branches and customers as needed</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Maintain and process stopped account listings</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Escalate problem debts to the Credit Manager for litigation where appropriate</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Prepare customer files and new credit applications for the Credit Manager's authorisation</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Maintain accurate, up-to-date customer files and records</li></ul>Administration & Reporting<ul dir="ltr" class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1"><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Record all actions and customer conversations clearly and consistently in customer notes</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Provide general office administration support to the Credit Office</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Support ad hoc duties such as collecting/opening post and banking cheques</li></ul>What We're Looking ForEssential (we'll teach you the credit control side, these are about how you work)<ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1" dir="ltr"><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Confident, professional telephone manner, with the ability to handle contentious debt-collection conversations calmly</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Skilled at building relationships at all levels: customers, branch staff, senior managers and colleagues</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Strong personal organisation, with the ability to manage a busy workload accurately and efficiently</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">A proactive approach to credit control and a commitment to keeping a clean, up-to-date ledger</li></ul>Desirable<ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1" dir="ltr"><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Any exposure to a customer-facing, sales, office or finance environment (through part-time work, a placement or an internship) is a bonus, but by no means essential</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">A genuine interest in starting a career in finance or credit control, and a willingness to learn</li></ul>Benefits<ul dir="ltr" class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1"><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">A structured training programme and hands-on mentoring, with no prior finance experience required</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Contributory pension scheme</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Bonus scheme</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Onsite parking</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Regular company social events</li></ul>Interested? Contact or call 01179935412!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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SnVhbi5Db2xlZ2F0ZS42NDg5MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-08-17T09:07:51Z

5 results for Head Of Security in Swindon, Swindon