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Job Title: IT Director Job Description We are seeking a dynamic and strategic IT Director to join our team. In this exciting role, you will lead the strategy and integration of acquired companies, building key relationships with business units to spearhead transformation activities. Your mission will be to achieve a company-wide strategic portfolio of market-driven digital … IT Applications initiatives, alongside Cybersecurity and digital transformation projects. Responsibilities Lead the strategy and integration of acquired companies. Build relationships with business units to drive transformation activities. Manage a strategic portfolio of digital technology platforms aimed at enrolment growth. Oversee IT Infrastructure and IT Applications initiatives. Lead Cybersecurity and digital transformation initiatives. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to … A). In-depth knowledge of IT Infrastructure and IT Applications. Strong understanding of Cybersecurity principles. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with Microsoft Office suite. Ability to develop and manage strategic partnerships. Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills. Why Work Here? Join a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and collaboration. We offer opportunities for professional growth More ❯

Engineer to lead the design and deployment of intelligent agent solutions using Microsoft Co-pilot Studio and the Power Platform across enterprise systems. This role blends technical depth with strategic thinking, focusing on secure, scalable, and compliant AI automation. Responsibilities Design and implement AI-powered agents using Co-pilot Studio, embedded within Power Apps and Power Automate workflows … between agents and external services Apply governance frameworks to ensure secure, compliant, and auditable AI deployments Collaborate cross-functionally with business stakeholders, architects, and developers to align solutions with strategic goals Support conversational AI features, including natural language understanding and multi-turn dialogue flows Track usage and feedback, contributing to continuous improvement, performance tuning, and innovation across automation initiatives More ❯

Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Preferred certifications: Cisco CCNP/CCIE, Juniper JNCIP/JNCIE, AWS/Azure network certifications, TOGAF, ITIL, CISSP, CCSP. Soft Skills & Attributes: Strategic and analytical thinker. Outstanding communicator able to translate technical designs for non-technical stakeholders. Strong leadership, mentoring, and documentation abilities. Vendor and stakeholder management skills. Continuous learning mindset. Deliverables More ❯

Head of Product/Head of Product Platforms/Head of Digital Product We're looking for a strategic and delivery-focused Head of Product to lead the ongoing development and optimisation of the organisation's core digital customer platform. This platform serves as a key touchpoint for millions of customers, enabling seamless access to products, services, and personalised … Senior Product Owners. You'll collaborate closely with engineering, design, data, and commercial teams to deliver a world-class digital experience that strengthens engagement and supports the organisation's strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy Own the oerpational management and delivery of the product/platform vision, strategy, and roadmap for the organisation's core customer platform across a … in financial services, insurance, or a regulated environment . Demonstrated success in managing multiple product teams or Senior Product Owners . Strong operational leadership with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on delivery. Deep knowledge of agile product management , stakeholder engagement, and digital transformation. Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills. Data-driven mindset with a More ❯

wider digital medicines ecosystem has robust and resilient support that addresses the needs of the whole clinical team. The post-holder will have a specific focus on our Trust strategic pillar 'Journey to Outstanding', and the enabling pillars of Digital and Data. About us We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people … working on-site and remotely depending on the service needs Able to set and sustain the pace of complex change, and develop strategy and vision Can evidence innovative and strategic thinking abilities Innovative thinker Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be More ❯

Desirable: Certification in Data Governance or Data Management (e.g., DAMA, DCAM). Experience in change management and organizational transformation. Background in data analytics, business intelligence, or IT. Personal Attributes: Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach. Empathetic and adaptable communicator. Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities. Collaborative mindset focused on continuous improvement. If you are ready to make More ❯

relationships Solid understanding of UI/UX principles and customer journey design Ability to balance customer experience with commercial and regulatory priorities Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills Strategic thinker with hands-on delivery capability Analytical mindset with confidence in interpreting customer and business data Collaborative team player with a proactive approach Why join us? At Foresters Financial More ❯

relationships Solid understanding of UI/UX principles and customer journey design Ability to balance customer experience with commercial and regulatory priorities Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills Strategic thinker with hands-on delivery capability Analytical mindset with confidence in interpreting customer and business data Collaborative team player with a proactive approach Why join us? At Foresters Financial More ❯

is responsible for managing the risking and compliance referral processes for Self-Assessment (SA) registrations. Data architect responsibilities: A data architect designs and builds data models to fulfil the strategic data needs of the organisation, as defined by chief data architects. At this role level, you will: * design, support and provide guidance for the upgrade, management, decommission and archive … initiate and monitor actions to investigate patterns and trends to resolve problems * effectively consult specialists where required * determine the appropriate remedy and assist with its implementation * determine preventative measures Strategic thinking Level: awareness You can: * explain the strategic context of your work and why it is important * support strategic planning in an administrative capacity Turning business More ❯

is responsible for managing the risking and compliance referral processes for Self-Assessment (SA) registrations. Data architect responsibilities: A data architect designs and builds data models to fulfil the strategic data needs of the organisation, as defined by chief data architects. At this role level, you will: design, support and provide guidance for the upgrade, management, decommission and archive … initiate and monitor actions to investigate patterns and trends to resolve problems effectively consult specialists where required determine the appropriate remedy and assist with its implementation determine preventative measures Strategic thinking Level: awareness You can: explain the strategic context of your work and why it is important support strategic planning in an administrative capacity Turning business More ❯

transform the way care is delivered, aligning acute and community services and improving integration with health and care partners across south-east London. The successful candidate will bring creativity, strategic thinking and proven expertise in communications and engagement, helping to ensure that colleagues, patients, and partners are informed, engaged and supported throughout this significant organisational change. Main duties … engagement, ensuring that complex and sensitive information is conveyed effectively across various channels, including written content, digital platforms, video, and social media. In addition, the post holder will provide strategic communications support to the Trust's IT department, helping to deliver clear, timely messaging around infrastructure updates, downtime, and related projects. About us Our people are our greatest asset. More ❯

love to hear from you! About the Role We're seeking a Senior Experience Designer on an 8 month FTC to craft end-to-end design solutions that blend strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. Working across multiple squads and products, you'll be a cross-functional, full-stack designer who brings vision to life through scalable systems … leads to analyse user feedback and metrics, validate and iterate solutions to inform design direction Setting the bar for design standards across the team, embedding best practices, user-centred thinking and empathy Mentoring junior researchers and contribute to team capability development and shaping the team culture About you Demonstrable experience in Product/UX/UI/Content design More ❯

scalable enterprise-grade Go applications Experience of RESTAPIs, containerisation technologies, micro-services architecture Ability to work collaboratively within a team as well as independently Excellent analytical, problem solving, and strategic thinking skills In depth knowledge ofbest coding practices, code management, agile development practices and continuous delivery Understand how to performance optimise and fine tune backend applications to meet More ❯

Visio, or equivalent tools). Experience working within regulated environments (financial services, banking, or large corporates preferred). Strong understanding of governance, risk, and compliance principles. Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex issues into clear recommendations. Please apply! Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio More ❯

analysis to influence business decisions What were looking for: Proven CRM analytics expertise, ideally with Salesforce Marketing Cloud Strong SQL skills and experience with large-scale data environments A strategic thinker with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills A collaborative leader with a passion for coaching and mentoring A love for pets and a curiosity to learn about the More ❯

Solutions Architect Expert. Experience integrating on-premise and hybrid identity environments. Familiarity with PowerShell scripting and automation for identity management. Experience delivering identity solutions within secure or regulated environments. Strategic thinker with strong attention to detail and technical rigour. Confident leader capable of driving design decisions and influencing technical direction. Collaborative approach to problem-solving and stakeholder engagement. Passionate More ❯

Solutions Architect Expert. Experience integrating on-premise and hybrid identity environments. Familiarity with PowerShell scripting and automation for identity management. Experience delivering identity solutions within secure or regulated environments. Strategic thinker with strong attention to detail and technical rigour. Confident leader capable of driving design decisions and influencing technical direction. Collaborative approach to problem-solving and stakeholder engagement. Passionate More ❯

Locations: London/Norwich/Bristol/Manchester/York At Aviva, were committed to transforming customer engagement through cutting-edge marketing technology. Youll be part of a forward-thinking team that combines deep technical expertise with strategic marketing insight, giving you the opportunity to make a tangible impact on millions of customers. Were looking for a highly … a high-impact role suited to someone passionate about data-driven marketing and audience strategy. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy blending technical capability with strategic thinking, wed love to hear from you. A bit about the job: This is a hands-on role where technical expertise meets marketing activation. Youll lead the end More ❯

an active member of the Design Authority and support the review and assessment of critical project deliverables from a SAP solution perspective considering SAP best practice Provide input to strategic direction of SAP solutions to ensure latest capabilities and functionality is available Support system landscape definitions and infrastructure related questions Engage in the latter stages of the deployment projects … agreed. Actively participate in CCB meetings, providing input and recommendations for architecture decisions and technology direction Experience & qualifications To be successful in this role you'll need: To be strategic, able to formulate, plan and execute strategies over short-, medium- and long-term horizons Developed technical leadership, with significant experience in SuccessFactors Solution Architecture and the ability to crystalise … collaborative, able to work with many stakeholders across CRH to delivery shared objectives A detailed focus on mission-critical enterprise systems, required to maintain & grow deliver bottom-line value Strategic thinking skills, to ensure that Tarmac is best placed to maximise value from technology Deep and practical understanding SAP SuccessFactors and associated business processes An understanding of the More ❯

in complex enterprise environments. Desirable Project management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile PM). Familiarity with contract negotiation and outsourcing agreements. Previous experience in business-critical service delivery roles. Strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities. Calm under pressure; able to prioritize and act decisively. Collaborative and able to work cross-functionally. Detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to quality More ❯

a visionary Interim CEO to lead into its next phase of growth. There is also potential for permanent work for the right candidate. As Interim CEO, youll be the strategic and operational leader of the business, working closely with the owner-manager and senior leadership team to scale the company while maintaining strong financial performance and customer-centric ethos. … Key Interim CEO responsibilities: Shape and execute the companys strategic vision across tech, product, operations, and commercial growth Lead and inspire a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and wellbeing Oversee financial performance, reporting, and governance, ensuring sustainable profitability Collaborate with the CTO to assess and guide technical decisions, ensuring alignment with business goals Drive expansion … Engineering/Product Leader advantageous) with the ability to challenge and support the CTO A track record of scaling teams, product, and revenue in a fast-paced environment Strong strategic thinking, financial acumen and operational rigour Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills A collaborative mindset and a genuine interest in improving peoples health - a passion for health and More ❯

visionary Interim CEO to lead into its next phase of growth. There is also potential for permanent work for the right candidate. As Interim CEO, you’ll be the strategic and operational leader of the business, working closely with the owner-manager and senior leadership team to scale the company while maintaining strong financial performance and customer-centric ethos. … Key Interim CEO responsibilities: Shape and execute the company’s strategic vision across tech, product, operations, and commercial growth Lead and inspire a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and wellbeing Oversee financial performance, reporting, and governance, ensuring sustainable profitability Collaborate with the CTO to assess and guide technical decisions, ensuring alignment with business goals Drive … Engineering/Product Leader advantageous) with the ability to challenge and support the CTO A track record of scaling teams, product, and revenue in a fast-paced environment Strong strategic thinking, financial acumen and operational rigour Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills A collaborative mindset and a genuine interest in improving people’s health - a passion for health More ❯

to shaping a 10-year strategy for your specialist field, securing cross-government endorsement. Translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible language to influence digital strategy and policy. Draft strategic papers, guidance documents, and deliver presentations to senior stakeholders and ministers. Identify, develop, and promote principles, standards, and best practices across the public sector. Collaborate with vendors and commercial … events. Support the upskilling of colleagues in your specialist area. What We're Looking For Proven experience in a senior technology role, ideally within AI or emerging technologies. Strong strategic thinking and communication skills. Ability to influence and engage with senior stakeholders. Experience working across government or large-scale organisations. Passion for public service and driving meaningful change. … Who are you You should be excited about thinking long-term and helping deliver technology-related change You must have a technical background and be able to use this experience to build credibility with others, evaluate proposals and decide an execution approach. You have strong written and verbal communication skills and can translate complex concepts into straightforward language with More ❯

to shaping a 10-year strategy for your specialist field, securing cross-government endorsement. Translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible language to influence digital strategy and policy. Draft strategic papers, guidance documents, and deliver presentations to senior stakeholders and ministers. Identify, develop, and promote principles, standards, and best practices across the public sector. Collaborate with vendors and commercial … events. Support the upskilling of colleagues in your specialist area. What We're Looking For Proven experience in a senior technology role, ideally within AI or emerging technologies. Strong strategic thinking and communication skills. Ability to influence and engage with senior stakeholders. Experience working across government or large-scale organisations. Passion for public service and driving meaningful change. … Who are you You should be excited about thinking long-term and helping deliver technology-related change You must have a technical background and be able to use this experience to build credibility with others, evaluate proposals and decide an execution approach. You have strong written and verbal communication skills and can translate complex concepts into straightforward language with More ❯

Support), looking at improving processes and workflow. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of product structures, participant roles, business functions, and operational processes. This role requires a strategic thinker who can bridge the gap between business needs and technical delivery. Objectives of the Role Translate complex business requirements into clear, actionable user stories with measurable outcomes. Collaborate More ❯