<p>Robert Half Technology are assisting a global market leading financial services organisation to recruit a VMware Cloud Foundation Consultant on a 6 month contract basis. Hybrid working - London based </p><p>This role will focus on VCF enablement, architecture design, build, and adoption, ensuring the platform is production-ready and aligned with enterprise standards.</p><p data-start="189" data-end="209"><strong data-start="189" data-end="209">Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>The VMware Cloud Foundation Consultant will lead architecture design and implementation of VMware Cloud Foundation 9 (VCF9) platforms</li><li>Own VCF9 platform readiness, upgrade strategy, and adoption across enterprise environments</li><li>Design, deploy, and evolve core VCF9 components including compute, storage, networking, and lifecycle management</li><li>Define VCF9 reference architectures, standards, and best practices aligned to enterprise and regulatory requirements</li><li>Partner with engineering and operations teams to deliver stable, scalable VCF9 environments</li><li>Provide expert support for VCF9 lifecycle management, optimisation, and troubleshooting</li><li>Enable knowledge transfer and operational handover for VCF9 platforms</li></ul><p data-end="935" data-start="921"><strong data-start="921" data-end="935">Experience</strong></p><ul><li>The VMware Cloud Foundation Consultant will have deep, hands-on expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation 9 architecture and lifecycle</li><li>Proven track record delivering VCF9 upgrades, migrations, or greenfield builds at enterprise scale</li><li>Strong understanding of the VCF9 full stack (vSphere, NSX, vSAN, SDDC Manager, lifecycle services)</li><li>Experience supporting cloud modernisation using VCF9 in financial services or other highly regulated environments</li><li>Comfortable operating independently in a part-time, advisory or design authority role</li><li>Prior involvement in major VCF version transitions with emphasis on VCF9 capabilities and changes</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/S2F6aW0uSGFzc2FuLjg0Nzg3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.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">
<p data-end="431" data-start="216">Robert Half Technology are assisting a leading UK legal firm to recruit a Cloud & Data Architecture Consultant on a contract basis. Outside IR35. UK-based with remote working and occasional stakeholder sessions.</p><h3 data-end="443" data-start="433">Role</h3><p data-start="444" data-end="1061">* Lead a structured assessment of cloud and data platforms (Azure vs GCP) and provide a Board-ready recommendation.<br / data-end="562" data-start="559"> * Design and implement a modern cloud data platform with Databricks as the core analytics and AI layer.<br / data-start="665" data-end="668"> * Build a production-ready lakehouse architecture optimised for analyst-led use.<br / data-start="748" data-end="751"> * Implement secure, scalable ingestion pipelines for structured, unstructured, text-based, and geospatial data.<br / data-start="862" data-end="865"> * Balance performance, security, cost, and operational simplicity across the platform.<br / data-end="954" data-start="951"> * Provide knowledge transfer and documentation to enable internal teams to operate and extend the platform.</p><h3 data-end="1076" data-start="1063">Profile</h3><p data-end="1573" data-start="1077">* Proven hands-on experience delivering cloud-based analytics platforms end to end.<br data-start="1160" / data-end="1163"> * Strong expertise in Azure or GCP, including Databricks implementation.<br / data-start="1235" data-end="1238"> * Deep understanding of lakehouse architectures, data engineering, and analytics design.<br / data-start="1326" data-end="1329"> * Experience working with large datasets, NLP/AI workloads, and geospatial data.<br data-start="1409" / data-end="1412"> * Strong security, governance, and access control design experience.<br data-end="1483" / data-start="1480"> * Ability to produce clear technical documentation and senior stakeholder recommendations.</p><h3 data-end="1588" data-start="1575">Company</h3><p data-start="1589" data-end="1686">* Leading UK legal firm<br / data-end="1615" data-start="1612"> * Remote-first with occasional onsite or virtual stakeholder sessions</p><h3 data-end="1711" data-start="1688">Salary & Benefits</h3><p data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="1712" data-end="1813">The day rate / contract value is dependent upon experience, qualifications, and engagement structure.</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/QWxmaWUuUm93ZXR0LjIzNjc2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a leading UK public-sector advisory organisation to hire a Cloud & Data Architect for an initial 3-6 month contract.</p><p>This role will drive the modernisation of their data and analytics capabilities, enabling advanced analytics, AI-powered insights, and evidence-based decision-making. </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;">Conduct a structured assessment of cloud platforms (e.g., Azure vs. GCP) and data/AI architectures.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Evaluate solutions against performance, security, cost, scalability, and operational simplicity.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Deliver clear recommendations, including risks, timelines, and cost models, tailored for Board-level decision-making.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Design an end-to-end cloud data and analytics architecture, leveraging Databricks as the preferred analytics layer.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Define lakehouse patterns and approaches for data ingestion, storage, processing, and analytics.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Establish secure access control, governance, and compliance frameworks.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Act as a hands-on technical lead for platform build and configuration.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Implement core cloud, data, and analytics components from design through deployment.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Collaborate with analysts, IT teams, and business stakeholders to translate analytical needs into practical solutions.</li></ul><p> <strong>Experience:</strong></p><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;">Demonstrated experience implementing Databricks in both Azure and GCP</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Proven track record of delivering cloud-based analytics platforms end-to-end.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Hands-on experience as a Data Architect (not advisory-only).</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Strong expertise in Azure or Google Cloud Platform.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Deep understanding of lakehouse architecture, data engineering, and analytics frameworks.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Experience with large, unstructured, and geospatial datasets.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Delivery of AI and NLP workloads using cloud-native services.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Strong background in security, governance, and access control design.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Ability to produce clear technical diagrams, cost models, and senior-level recommendations.</li></ul><p><strong>Organisation:</strong></p><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;">UK Remote Contract </li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Initial 3-6 Month Contract</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Public Sector Advisory Organisation</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/YW5kcmUuZ2FyZGVuZXJtY2ZhcmxhbmUuODEwMTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Senior Manager - Risk & Compliance (Non-Financial Risk Management)</strong></p><p>Are you passionate about risk management in financial services and ready to lead innovative change? We're seeking a dynamic Senior Manager to join a collaborative, inclusive consultancy focused on delivering non-financial risk solutions for major financial clients.</p><p><strong>Your Impact:</strong><br />As Senior Manager, you will lead client advisory and consulting engagements, guide teams in delivering data and technology-enabled risk management solutions, and play a pivotal role in developing our regulatory compliance practice. Your expertise will directly improve our clients' risk frameworks and regulatory readiness in sectors including banking, insurance, investment management, and more.</p><p><strong>We're looking for:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong technical competence in non-financial risk management within the financial services industry</li><li>Demonstrated consulting experience, particularly partnering with financial services clients on transformation programmes within first and second line risk/control functions</li><li>Advanced knowledge and hands-on application of data, enabling technologies, and AI to enhance risk management</li><li>Familiarity with technology vendors relevant to financial risk ecosystems</li><li>Proven understanding of financial services regulations and regulatory trends</li><li>Proven ability to develop proposals and bid materials for advisory/consulting projects</li><li>Excellent client relationship management and a strong professional network in the UK's FSI sector</li><li>Experience leading, developing, and coaching both client and internal staff</li><li>Exemplary communication, presentation, and team leadership skills</li><li>Deep subject matter expertise across a range of non-financial risk domains</li></ul><p><strong>Role Highlights:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead client engagements from planning to execution, ensuring high quality and satisfaction</li><li>Develop methodologies, proposals, and market thought leadership</li><li>Grow client relationships and drive new business opportunities</li><li>Coach junior staff and foster a collaborative, knowledge-sharing culture</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join?</strong></p><p>Enjoy a flexible hybrid work model with meaningful in-person and remote opportunities. You'll receive a competitive salary, comprehensive health and pension benefits, and generous annual leave. You'll also be part of a team that values integrity, inclusion, innovation, and a shared commitment to success.</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/QW50aG9ueS5DbGFyay4xNDcxMC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Robert Half Talent Solutions are currently working with an organisation in the legal sector for a permanent Financial Systems Accountant with deep domain expertise in Elite 3E Practice Management Solution to play a critical role in the Day 2 transformation of finance systems. The firm successfully implemented the PMS in the spring of 2024, have operated with the support of external consultants since Go-live, and are now in the steady state to optimise the platform.</p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">This new role will drive the optimisation of the platform, delivering efficiency in processes, facilitate the provision of real time insights and analytic reports to drive profitability and improve working capital. Reporting directly to the CFO with a dotted line to the IT Director, the role will be required to work collaboratively between functions to support the future growth of the firm.</p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; 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;">Be the finance subject matter expert on 3E and all other finance systems utilised by the firm.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Effect change. Champion the PMS and finance systems as the catalyst to solve the firms challenges and be the catalyst to transform the finance function to support the firm.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Create and own the finance process maps to drive continuous improvement, removing manual processes and embedding efficiency into BAU tasks.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Oversee the business intelligence design, improvements and production.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Project work to include the automation of management account production, reporting packs and dashboards.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Relentless pursuit to focus the firm on the key operating metrics, make information readily and easily available to drive improved decision-making.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Be the link between Finance, IT and external consultants.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Ensure system integrity and manage core financial data structures.</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">You will be a qualified accountant with experience of implementing, running and optimising 3E PMS.</p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Salary to £85,000. Remote working with occasional travel to Cardiff</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjkyNTQzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
