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My client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Service Management Lead to drive service excellence within a product-led environment. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership and matrix management capabilities who can collaborate across teams to deliver outstanding service outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a More ❯

incident response and vulnerability management capabilities. You'll also take the lead in developing meaningful KPIs and performance metrics to monitor operational effectiveness, inform strategic decisions, and support continual service improvement. If you're passionate about making a difference, influencing strategic direction, and developing people and processes in … including a major refresh of SOC tooling and capability. It's a unique opportunity to lead a growing team within a supportive and forward-thinking environment, where your work will make a measurable impact and help shape the future of cyber resilience in higher education. Key Responsibilities Lead the … to the SOC team, including performance management, mentoring, and professional development, while fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture aligned with the University's strategic objectives. Act as the primary incident manager during major security events, driving the cyber incident response process and ensuring swift, coordinated action. Develop and More ❯

meet customer-specific needs and expectations. Section 2: Duties & Responsibilities Embeds Quality First, Safety Always Culture. Works with Line Manager to develop and implement strategic asset reliability and maintenance engineering goals & objectives. Supports the implementation of asset reliability, capital investment, and plant strategic initiatives. Assists with coordination of … insights for process optimization. Understands and applies Johnson & Johnson's Credo and Leadership Imperatives in day-to-day interactions with team. Works as a strategic partner with other departments to develop MedTech as a Best-in-Class orthopaedics plant and a flagship within J&J. Provides leadership within Engineering … aligned with Credo & Behavioral Standards. Provides ongoing support and mentoring. Manages resource planning, training, and development within the maintenance team. Technical Operations - MAM & E2E Strategic Participates in and/or leads engineering initiatives. Integrates Credo and Leadership Imperatives into team goals and decisions. Supports capacity increase projects, ensuring design More ❯

commitment to engineering excellence. Experience mentoring and guiding engineering teams. Clear communication across technical and business audiences. Ability to shape solutions that align with strategic goals. Confidence navigating and integrating multiple systems. Other highly valued skills include: Expertise in software architecture, design patterns, and secure coding best practises. Hands … You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. The successful candidate can either be based in Knutsford (Radbroke Hall … other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. Train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions. Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate More ❯

Kafka etc). Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. Insightful problem-solving skills and strategic thinking abilities. Ability to drive innovative solutions to complex data challenges. A passion for staying updated with industry trends and emerging technologies. Why … is an innovative world leader in high-performance PEEK (Poly Ether Ether Ketone) and PAEK (Poly Aryl Ether Ketone) polymer solutions focusing on the strategic markets of automotive, aerospace, energy and industrial, electronics and medical. Every day, millions of people use products and applications containing our materials from smartphones More ❯

Kafka etc). Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. Insightful problem-solving skills and strategic thinking abilities. Ability to drive innovative solutions to complex data challenges. A passion for staying updated with industry trends and emerging technologies. Why … is an innovative world leader in high-performance PEEK (Poly Ether Ether Ketone) and PAEK (Poly Aryl Ether Ketone) polymer solutions focusing on the strategic markets of automotive, aerospace, energy and industrial, electronics and medical. Every day, millions of people use products and applications containing our materials from smartphones More ❯

Greater Manchester Purpose of the role: An ambitious and growing digital marketing agency is seeking a highly experienced Head of PPC to lead the strategic direction, execution, and continuous improvement of all paid media initiatives. This crucial role involves managing a talented PPC team, overseeing significant client accounts, and … capabilities. Main Roles and Responsibilities: Leadership & Team Development: Lead, mentor, and develop the PPC team, fostering their growth, performance, and professional advancement. Define the strategic vision for the team, setting clear goals and KPIs to drive success. Cultivate a collaborative, innovative, and high-achieving team environment. Strategic PPC … indicators such as click-through rate, cost-per-click, cost-per-acquisition, return on ad spend, and revenue targets. Identify opportunities for innovation and strategic expansion within PPC campaigns. Data-Driven Insights & Strategy: Analyze extensive datasets to extract actionable insights, identify trends, and pinpoint optimization opportunities. Develop robust forecasting More ❯

Greater Manchester Purpose of the role: An ambitious and growing digital marketing agency is seeking a highly experienced Head of PPC to lead the strategic direction, execution, and continuous improvement of all paid media initiatives. This crucial role involves managing a talented PPC team, overseeing significant client accounts, and … capabilities. Main Roles and Responsibilities: Leadership & Team Development: Lead, mentor, and develop the PPC team, fostering their growth, performance, and professional advancement. Define the strategic vision for the team, setting clear goals and KPIs to drive success. Cultivate a collaborative, innovative, and high-achieving team environment. Strategic PPC … indicators such as click-through rate, cost-per-click, cost-per-acquisition, return on ad spend, and revenue targets. Identify opportunities for innovation and strategic expansion within PPC campaigns. Data-Driven Insights & Strategy: Analyze extensive datasets to extract actionable insights, identify trends, and pinpoint optimization opportunities. Develop robust forecasting More ❯

and the overall success of our business. What you'll be doing As a Lead QA Engineer at CTI Digital, you'll take a strategic and hands-on approach to ensuring the quality of our digital solutions. You'll lead our QA function, driving best practices, mentoring the team … to be successful To thrive as a Lead QA Engineer at CTI Digital, you'll need a combination of technical expertise, leadership skills, and strategic thinking. Key skills and experience include: Proven Leadership in QA - Experience managing and mentoring QA teams, conducting 1-1s, and fostering a culture … of quality. Test Automation Expertise - Hands-on experience with automation tools, frameworks, and strategies for improving efficiency. Strategic Thinking & Process Optimisation - Ability to define QA roadmaps, implement best practices, and continuously improve testing processes. Excellent Communication & Collaboration - Strong stakeholder management skills, ensuring QA aligns with development and business More ❯

engage closely with end-users and stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and high-quality applications. This role combines both hands-on technical leadership and strategic thinking, giving you the opportunity to influence design decisions, mentor team members, and shape long-term technology solutions. This position is ideal for More ❯

other highly desirable skills include: A willingness to constructively disrupt and challenge the norm Strong relationship building skills, patience and resilience to change current thinking and working practices Ability to translate technical concepts and solutions to both non-technical and technical teams without losing the detail Experience with Ping … You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role will be based out of our Glasgow, or Knutsford … to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements.. If the position More ❯

outdoor industry. To be a part of this successful company and help us to achieve this you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people-led, innovative and customer-focused organisation which provides operational excellence whilst identifying new areas of growth as part of … coordination, and execution of service transition activities, ensuring services meet quality standards and are delivered on time and within budget. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of ITIL processes and best practices. As the Head of Service Transition, you will lead … relationships to ensure high-quality service delivery. Ensure third-party providers are integrated seamlessly into the organisation's workflows and align with the overall strategic vision. Leadership and Collaboration: Lead and develop a high-performing service transition team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Collaborate with other More ❯

Hands-on CNAPP experience (CSPM, CWPP, CIEM, DSPM, KSPM) Architect-level cloud certifications + CISSP/CISM Strong knowledge of containers, serverless, and IaC Strategic thinking, strong communication, and cross-functional leadership Any experience with Jira, Confluence, BizzDesign, UML, Cloud IAM and DevOps Toolkits would be highly beneficial. More ❯

You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant to success in the role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role will be based in our Knutsford office. Purpose of the More ❯

how this informs modern IT operating model structure and design. Curiosity and passion for exploring emerging technologies (Cloud Native, Data, AI, Robotics, etc.). Strategic Thinking: Ability to synthesize business strategies and challenges to inform target technology operating model design. Ability to simplify and explain complex business technology More ❯

lead the product development lifecycle for our online gambling platforms, with a specific focus on product personalisation and social features. You will be a strategic thinker with a strong technical background and a passion for creating engaging and industry leading user experiences. Within this role, you will collaborate with More ❯

Reporting to the implementation manager you will form a key part as part of implementation Go/No Go decisions. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent business analytical skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. This is a critical role that requires a More ❯

re you passionate about using your skills and experience to create meaningful change? We are seeking Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) to bring diverse perspectives, strategic expertise, and a shared commitment to advancing social good through digital innovation. This is an unpaid role designed to provide you with invaluable board … you're stepping into a NED role for the first time or adding to your portfolio career, this role offers hands-on experience in strategic decision-making, governance, and leadership within a certified B-Corp. Collaborate with like-minded leaders Join a diverse and passionate board committed to harnessing … and best practices to support the establishment of a longer-term innovation strategy. Mentorship Providing mentorship to senior leadership teams, fostering professional growth and strategic development. An active network Building strong, high-level networks in the UK and EU, spanning the charity, CSR, digital, government, and funding sectors. Diversity More ❯

Job Title: Head of Data Engineering Location: (Hybrid - Cheshire Based) Salary: 120,000 - 160,000 DOE We have partnered with a forward-thinking and high growth consultancy business within the construction sector that is shaping the future of data-driven solutions. Our client is renowned for delivering high impact … engineers and architects to build scalable, secure, and high performance data platforms. This is a hands on leadership role that combines technical expertise with strategic thinking, focused on delivering value to both internal stakeholders and clients. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design, development, and implementation of modern data architectures … data technologies (Spark, Hadoop). Strong background in software engineering practices, CI/CD, and infrastructure-as-code. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Strategic mindset with the ability to drive data-led transformation. What’s on Offer: An influential leadership role with scope to shape data strategy at More ❯

ServiceNow Business Analyst Knutsford 8- month contract Inside ir35 - Umbrella only Job Purpose To support the organisation in achieving its strategic objectives by identifying business requirements and delivering ServiceNow-based solutions that address business problems and opportunities. This role is pivotal in driving digital transformation, improving financial services processes … documentation including business cases, process maps, and regulatory impact assessments. Key Skills & Competencies Strong knowledge of ServiceNow platform (ITSM, ITOM, GRC, or HRSD modules) Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen in Financial Services Business Analysis & Functional Design Change Management & Transformation Risk Management & Controls in Regulated Environments Process Improvement & BPR Digital More ❯

AWS, .NET, Node, TypeScript, Terraform, CI/CD) Come from a Software Engineering background Have experience operating in global, high-growth environments Are a strategic thinker, problem-solver, and mentor who leads with empathy Thrive in ambitious, purpose-driven teams Value collaboration and can work cross-functionally with product More ❯

Demonstrable experience of engaging with & putting the customer first. Multi-task oriented with desire to work in a fast-paced environment. Self-starter, challenger, strategic planner, analytical thinker. Proven experience of successfully launching new products. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Sense of humor and willingness to experiment. Please More ❯

performance is driven by clear KPIs and the effective use of tools like Planhat, Salesforce, Sisense, and Asana. Success in this role requires a strategic approach to customer segmentation, proactive performance monitoring, and continuous optimisation of the CS function to deliver value at every stage of the customer journey. … to deliver measurable impact. You combine a data-driven mindset with a customer-centric approach, using insights to refine processes, enhance performance, and shape strategic initiatives. You are confident in defining scalable programs that cater to different customer needs based on ARR, maturity, and journey stage. You enjoy working … cross-functionally, aligning CS with commercial goals, and advocating for the customer within the business. Your leadership style balances strategic thinking with a hands-on approach, ensuring your team is empowered to succeed while continuously evolving how Customer Success delivers value. Key Responsibilities TEAM Lead and manage the More ❯

Location: Crewe - Pyms Lane/Hybrid (Possible international travelling to Germany and/or USA) Rate: £51 per hour About Us: Join a forward-thinking organisation at the forefront of innovation in automotive engineering. We are seeking a highly skilled Function Architect to lead our Functional Architect activities within … ensuring the integration functional development into our engineering activities. Main Goals and Objectives: As the Function Architect, you will serve as a technical and strategic leader, guiding our teams in function management while ensuring alignment with business objectives. You will be responsible for orchestrating a logical relationship between business … between us and platform developers, ensuring compliance with project requirements. Utilise technical expertise to define functional context, behaviour, and structure, ensuring alignment with our strategic goals. Generate project KPIs based on function list data and report on project gateway statuses to ensure timely delivery. Skills & Experience: - Strong communication skills More ❯

other highly desirable skills include: A willingness to constructively disrupt and challenge the norm Strong relationship building skills, patience and resilience to change current thinking and working practices Ability to translate technical concepts and solutions to both non-technical and technical teams without losing the detail Experience with Ping … You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role will be based out of our Glasgow, or Knutsford … to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements If the position More ❯