TESTERS @ HSCIC

Salary from £30,764 to £40,558 per annum Permanent   Company: HSCIC   Testers 928-T777 Health and Social Care Information Centre Operations & Technical Services Leeds £30,764 to £40,558 With an annual budget upwards of £1 billion, the HSCIC is responsible for the gathering, analysis and publishing of health and care information, and for delivering the crucial IT infrastructure and applications that support the NHS and Social Care. As such, we play a key role in driving the speed and efficiency of these services and, ultimately, the delivery of better patient care. About the roles This is your chance to join an exemplar in agile development within the public sector and work on projects across multiple technologies. Take this technical role, and you will be responsible for the test and assurance of core software packages while working closely with wider testing colleagues to achieve the accreditation of releases. It’s a hands-on opportunity involving developing and reviewing assurance and risk documentation, writing and maintaining test scenarios and test cases, manually running test scripts, managing defects and issues and recording and preserving test evidence. Succeed, and you will support the improvement of health and social care outcomes. We are currently recruiting for a number of roles. You can find out more at our open evening at the Novotel Leeds on 26 June 5.30 to 8.00pm. It’s an excellent opportunity to listen to HSCIC speakers and a speaker from Basho Technologies, talk about the roles with members of our team, and network with other attendees. For more information and to register for the open evening please visithttp://www.hscic.gov.uk/developyourcareer. About you It’s likely that you have experience of working in an agile development and test environment including automated and performance testing. You will definitely have a proven track record of identifying and managing areas where there are shared and conflicting agendas as well as working in multidisciplinary teams. A strong communicator, able to choose your content and style to suit the audience, you will be motivated by the chance to make a difference. About the rewards In addition to a competitive salary you can look forward to a full range of public sector benefits, including an excellent contributory pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement and various flexible working options. Perhaps the most compelling reasons for joining us, however, are the scale, scope and high profile nature of the projects you’ll be working on, and the unprecedented opportunity for personal and professional development. To apply please click the apply button. Closing date – 30 June 2014 ...(More..)

PROGRAMME AREA MANAGER @ Cambridge

Cambridge £39,000 per annum Permanent   Company : Cambridge Regional College   We are a growing and inspirational Centre of Learning. Join the College in its success and you’ll also enjoy first-class facilities and an inclusive working environment where everyone is valued and respected. We offer our staff great training and professional development as well as an extensive benefits package. Programme Area Manager – Computing Technologies – Ref: SMT 177 From £39,000 p.a.  Full time, permanent Location: Cambridge Cambridge Regional College is a dynamic, entrepreneurial and innovative institution, situated in the north of the Cambridge, a city world-renowned forbio medical science, digital and software development, high quality education and research. The College is committed to the Science, Maths, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) agenda in education and recognises the significance of the digital and computing technologies to all industries. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as a Programme Area Manager to lead and develop teaching programmes in the Computing Technology area including Computer science within the Faculty of Arts, Business, IT and Enterprise from the autumn term 2014. Central to this role is the development of relationships with a rapidly changing and growing industry to ensure our provision is current, meets global industry needs and supports the progression of our learners into employment and Higher Education. Working with a well-motivated group of staff you will be required to optimise the expansion of the IT provision from levels 1-5 including apprenticeships, contribute to the development of STEM within and external to the College as well as grow innovative IT focussed Learning Enterprises. As Programme Area Manager you will lead on curriculum development, the recruitment of learners, the deployment of staff and resource management, follow quality assurance procedures, improve learner satisfaction, high grade achievement and success rates. You will be expected to liaise and develop relationships with local and national/international IT industries to establish work experience, a range of apprenticeships, internships and other opportunities for our learners. Applicants should have a balance of industry, teaching and management experience within the IT field and have the skills to inspire and motivate learners from 16+. A commitment to excellence and a proven track record of outstanding achievement is essential, as is a relevant degree. Teaching experience and a teaching qualification are desirable. Applications from industry are welcome. Closing date: 29th June 2014 How to apply: For full details and to complete an application form please click the apply button.   ...(More..)

RIO SERVICE IMPROVEMENT FACILITATOR / RIO CONFIGURATION ANALYST / RIO

South East London (SE1)  View map Salary unspecified Market Rates and fully negotiable Contract   Company: Logix Resourcing   2 people required for a major RiO RAS/EPR Transformation Programme RiO Service Improvement Facilitator/RiO Service Transformation Analyst with good skills in Analysis, Process Mapping and MS Excel is required take ownership of multiple small RiO Service Change projects for this RiO transformation programme. Applicants applying must have good knowledge & experience of defining and configuring the RiO solution, must have excellent customer facing interpersonal skills and must be able to take ownership of several small projects simultaneously (coordinate, structure, plan dates/milestones and reporting) to qualify. The successful applicant will be required to work in a logical, structured and process driven way; produce clear documentation for users and management; analyse the ‘as is’ and ‘to be’ of the service areas requiring change for mapping the data; produce Visio process flow diagrams and/or configuration model diagrams and use Excel effectively (Use filters, pivot tables and analyse the data e.g. how it’s structured, how to segment it and how to map it when moving data from one RiO to another system or version of RiO). RiO Configuration Analyst/RiO System Administrator with excellent backend RiO Configuration & Administration experience is required to provide a significant amount of data cleansing & data quality work for this RiO transformation programme. This role could also suit a Super User or Information Analyst or Data Analyst who has the backend RiO configuration & administration experience. The sole purpose of this work is to clean up existing RiO 1 & RiO 2 Services in preparation for merging data warehouses and then migrating data warehouses to a single solution later in this programme of work. Applicants applying must already have good practical skills in backend RiO configuration, administration and data cleansing, and have excellent customer facing interpersonal skills to qualify. Additionally applicants must be skilled in coordinating and planning structured and phased data cleansing processes whilst interfacing with the Data Warehouse Manager and the individual Service/Business Managers ...(More..)

IT OPERATIONS MANAGER – SERVICE DELIVERY (HOTEL / HOSPITALITY)

IT OPERATIONS MANAGER – SERVICE DELIVERY (HOTEL / HOSPITALITY)

Lea Park Estate, Thame (OX9) , OX9 3AT  View map £50,000 plus car allowance Permanent   Company : EasywebRecruitment   IT Operations Manager – Service Delivery (Hotel / Hospitality) Our client is the favourite hotel brand for value giving its customers a fresh experience in every hotel every day so that our customers can get up and go! Position: IT Operations Service Delivery Manager Location: Thame, Oxfordshire Salary: £50K plus car allowance ROLE: The IT Operations Manager / Service Delivery Manager is to plan and manage all IT services across the business covering operational systems and the underpinning infrastructure used to deliver these services. Service delivery will cover service design, resilience, back-up, disaster recovery, and basic system and data maintenance. Services will include all customer facing systems (online, mobile, and in-hotel), plus all IT systems used by their teams in the UK, Spain, and Ireland. Your main priority will be to provide leadership and direction across the IT Operations Area, with direct line management and development of IT Operations Analysts, you will have a strong emphasis towards Customer Service & Service Delivery. - You will design service structures, with internal and external resources, to maximise effectiveness. Design and agree an overall service delivery strategy for the c75 critical business systems; working with Head of IT Operations, Business Architect, Head of IT Development, and key stakeholders to formulate work priorities. - You will ensure detailed service plans are deliverable and appropriately resourced and communicate service delivery performance to all interested parties (ITSG/Dept. Heads). Set and agree a comprehensive set of SLA’s for each service; ensuring that all developed / procured systems are able to meet agreed SLA’s, and ensure safe delivery into the production environment. - You will identify and agree with suppliers the overall infrastructure needs to deliver services to agreed SLA’s working closely with Heads of Department to understand and agree SLA’s. Identify and mange any issues impacting service delivery in either customer or user environments and ensure that day-to-day services adhere to relevant DPA and PCI compliance standards. Maintain senior management relationships with all key development suppliers/partners. About You You will have experience in IT operations, and experience of managing suppliers at a senior level. You will be an experienced line/team manager, with excellent negotiation skills. You have experience of working in a B2C, customer focussed company, and are ‘hands on’ and comfortable working in the detail of technology and service delivery. You can think holistically and “connect the dots” between the big picture and the detail. You are highly comfortable with standard project management tools and packages. Ideally you will be educated to degree standard or equivalent (or appropriate practical experience) and be ITIL qualified (or appropriate practical experience). You may have experience of the following: IT Operations Manager, Technical Services, IT Manager, Prince 2, ITIL, Service Delivery Manager, Process Improvement, Customer Service, Business Continuity Manager, Customer Experience etc. This vacancy is being advertised by Easy Web Recruitment, the UK’s leading Online Recruitment Agency. The services advertised by Easy Web Recruitment are those of an employment agency. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, and we confirm that we will gladly accept applications from persons of any age for this role. ...(More..)

Hiring Data Analyst @ Kentish Town, North West London (NW5)

Location: Kentish Town, North West London (NW5)  Salary: Competitve, Depending on Experience  Company: Spacebar Media  Job Type: Permanent  Date posted: 17/06/2014 12:05  Job Description: Spacebar Media is a market leader offering services in digital marketing, affiliate management, bespoke web design, software development and operations. We are a growing company with an ethos of hard work in a fun and challenging environment. We are currently working on expanding existing project teams and entering new markets and new digital applications. Based in Kentish Town Spacebar Media is a small company with very big ideas. We are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic Data Analyst to join our Marketing team. Job Purpose The Data Analyst will implement varying analytical techniques and tools to provide the business with actionable insights that will drive us forward in achieving our company goals. Responsibilities: Analyzing campaign profitability to determine investment and creating strategic plans based upon forecasted profitability and customer lifetime value; Building strong relationships with key stakeholders and communicating insight to both analytical and non-analytical audiences; Analyzing customer behavioral data via SQL to help the CRM, Casino and VIP teams drive customer engagement through content personalization and support the growth of brand engagement; Identifying revenue opportunities and optimizing the brands content and offers; Presenting data and strategy recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences; Carry out core financial analysis and implementation related directly to revenue generation, such as pricing, fee structures for gaming, marketing costs, player acquisition, and bonus plans, as well as long-term overall financial projections; Testing new system changes to ensure they fit into the database scheme, and to make sure information is reportable and accurate; Working with Project Management to ensure all development, new or existing changes have been taken into account for reporting purposes; Creating reports on an Ad Hoc basis for the business and paying attention to detail and accuracy of reports that have been produced; Analysis of customer behavior across all products; Analyze large, complex data sets representing the behavior of millions of online and mobile game players to address strategic and operational business questions; Develop frameworks, models, tools, and processes to ensure data influences decisions at all levels; Analyze and run custom queries on large, complex data sets representing the behavior of online social game players to address strategic and operational business questions. Attributes & Skills: 2+ years’ commercial experience within an analytical role supporting data driven decision making; Online gaming experience essential; Excellent modelling, analytical and numerical capabilities; Experience with statistical tools: (R, SAS, MATLAB); Ability to turn complex concepts into actionable recommendations; Ability to see the 'big picture,' evaluate the business impact of issues and prioritise various requests; Ability to learn in a fast changing work environment; Ability to function as a self-starter with strong communication skills, able to communicate recommendations to senior stakeholders as well as employees within the team; Adaptable and flexible with an ability to multi task; Relevant Numerate Degree - preferably Mathematics or Statistics - or equivalent, with a strong understanding of quantitative as well as qualitative analysis & econometric modelling; Experience with SQL; Experience with Big data solutions; Advanced level of Excel modelling; Good verbal communication skills; Excellent attention to detail; Demonstrate a calm manner and an ability to handle difficult situations; Ability to work independently and meet deadlines. Please click on the ‘Apply now’ button below including your resume along with a covering letter outlining your salary expectations. Successful Data Analyst applications will be contacted for an interview within 2 weeks from application submission. Spacebar Media is an equal opportunity employer. Spacebar Media has a PSL in place. No recruitment agencies please.    ...(More..)

SENIOR IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN

Central London / West End (WC1)  View map £40,000 to £50,000 depending on experience Permanent Copany: Zodo Senior IT Support Technician Europe – International Video Game Developer and Publisher An opportunity for an experienced and broad based IT Support professional in the European operation of a leading US video game company.  The challenge is to provide desk top support for users in four European offices as well as systems and network administration together with the technical back up needed at frequent Trade Shows.  The company: Our client is an award-winning creator and publisher of interactive entertainment for a range of gaming consoles, PC’s, wireless devices and multiplayer online gaming. The business is US owned and controlled and has grown significantly in the last five years.  In that time, it has established a successful European operation in London and more recently subsidiary offices have been opened in France, Germany, the Netherlands and Australia. There are around 70 staff employed throughout Europe and the work environment is very professional while still being friendly, open and relaxed. The role: You’ll be working with the European IT Manager to support the ever growing headcount across Europe, the increasing complexity of systems and the need to keep downtime to an absolute minimum.  As well as providing desktop support for the staff, the Senior IT Support Technician will be involved with systems and network administration and liaise with the US head office.  There are also a number of Trade Shows around Europe and IT support is needed to set up the network of consoles that form part of the exhibition stands. Specific responsibilities: Respond to staff requests for assistance by phone, email, remote support and in person Configure and deploy desktops, servers, storage, and networking devices including multiple languages and pre-approved software configurations Configure and monitor the connectivity of the LAN infrastructure and troubleshoot any network outages Assist with the purchase of services, products, computer hardware, software, cabling and communication products Provide support for video conferencing facilities in Europe Configure and build network consoles at Trade Shows as well as other IT requirements Assist in new product evaluation, configuration, installation and maintenance Communicate with US IT team regarding changes and updates on systems and software to ensure that any changes required are implemented in the European operation. Provide monitoring, disaster recovery, and network hardware support Perform server backups and maintain offsite tape storage Recommend additions and changes to information system standards, policies and procedures Maintain up-to-date detailed documentation where applicable. The role is based in London and will involve some travel to Europe. The person: We are looking for a Senior IT Generalist with experience of 1st, 2nd and 3rd line support. Essential skills/experience: Experience with current Dell, HP and Apple consumer and business desktop/laptop hardware lines Fundamental understanding of networking principles and operation, including the OSI Reference Model Experience in Cisco Switches/Routers/Firewalls TCP/IP—ports, protocols, and subnetting Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Windows Server Active Directory DNS. Desirable skills/experience:  Video Conferencing experience Mac OSX WAN Experience Exchange Systems Center Experience Microsoft Lync A/V skills VMware vSphere 5.0, 5.x Cisco CLI for switches and routers Microsoft Exchange Server. Personal Qualities:  Must be a detail-oriented self-starter able to function autonomously, with minimal supervision Organisational skills as demonstrated by the ability to multi task with frequent interruptions while meeting sensitive deadlines Strong customer-service orientation. Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language to both technical and non-technical end-users. Willingness to work after hours in emergency situations or when maintenance would impact critical business processes. ...(More..)

HIRING ANALYST @ Staffordshire

Staffordshire £18k - 24k per year + Benefits Permanent Utopia Tableware Utopia Tableware Ref: CWJobs/2175920/59854782 Print Open in a new tab Share Email similar jobs Save job Apply   Analyst Job Permanent role Chesterfield based commutable from Sheffield, Mansfield, Derby  £20,000 - £24,000 plus benefits Utopia Tableware are partnered with Hays plc recruiting for a analyst job based from their head offices in Chesterfield. Utopia Tableware are leaders in the supply of Glassware, Tableware & Foodservice Equipment to the Hospitality Industry, supplying through a network of distributors across the UK & Ireland. They bring the most comprehensive collections of tableware to the market through our global sourcing capabilities and provide outstanding customer service throughout all aspects of our business. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced analyst to join an ambitious and quickly growing organisation in a new permanent position, which will allow the successful candidate to apply their skills and support the organisation in moving forward. The purpose of this role will be to complete data analysis, and forecasting to ensure the smooth running of the organisation s operations.  Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate on application experience and attributes in the following: Analysing data across the sales and purchasing functions Identifying and monitoring trends in sales and outgoing products Forecasting stock requirements for suppliers and developing forecasts Identifying line issues Reporting on in and out products Analysis of excess stock Maintaining stock levels for ordering using Navision Supporting in and taking a lead in the implementation of a new IT systems Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office including advanced Excel Pivot Tables, Look Ups, Macros High level of numeracy skills Logical approach to analysis and planning Benefits and further information: Permanent role Competitive rate of pay Full time working hours Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5pm Free parking Modern office facilities Reputable organisation Newly created vacancy This is an excellent opportunity for an analyst, stock controller, data analyst, strategist, forecaster to join a progressive company with excellent growth opportunities. Utopia Tableware have a dedicated recruitment microsite on Hays; please visit for more information: hays.co.uk/jobs/utopia-tableware   ...(More..)

HIRING SOFTWARE TESTING LEAD @ Canterbury

Canterbury Salary from £31,644 to £36,661 per annum Contract University of Kent Recruitment Team Ref: CWJobs/OTR0911/59855818 Print Open in a new tab Share Email similar jobs Save job Apply   Information Services: Ref:  OTR0911 Fixed Term of 2 years, full-time contract The role of Software Testing Lead offers you an excellent opportunity to become a champion of good testing practise and ensure the new testing framework meets the business and technical needs of the University. This new role will be responsible for: Organising and delivering technical and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for the SDS Replacement Project.  They will also help to develop and embed a new testing framework throughout Information Services (IS). This role reports directly to the SDS Replacement Project Manager and is key to ensuring that the University’s current and future testing requirements are met. You will be passionate about delivering quality through current testing theory and practice, and should be comfortable planning user testing, creating test plans and automating test harnesses and processes. Ideally: You will have a strong background in software development, QA or test management.  You will also have strong communication skills and can enthusiastically engage users in testing and providing feedback on a new system. Familiarity with enterprise or corporate software implementation projects, especially Tribal SITS would be particularly useful. The University of Kent is a welcoming diverse environment. We have recently initiated a ‘Women in IT’ campaign and particularly welcome female applicants to this post. The role will all be part of the project team responsible for development and implementation of the new Tribal SITS student data system. For more information, please see our website.  We offer: This post is offered at £31,644 - £36,661 and comes with a generous package of benefits including: A contributory pension 43 days of leave (including annual leave Customary days and public holidays) Relocation package Childcare and a great working environment. Closing date for completed applications:  06 July 2014. Phone Interviews are to be held:  w/c 14 July 2014. Onsite Interviews are to be held:  w/c 21 July 2014.   ...(More..)

HIring Information Strategy Manager @ Canary Wharf, East London

Location: Canary Wharf, East London (E14) Salary: £50,000 per annum plus flex fund in lieu of benefits  Date posted: 17/06/2014 12:05 Job type: Permanent  Company: High Speed Two Limited Information Strategy Manager Canary Wharf Circa. £50,000 per annum plus flex fund in lieu of benefits As the Information Strategy Manager, you will be responsible to the Head of Information Management for increasing HS2’s capability to manage information and to exploit and innovate it in order to benefit the delivery and operation of the railway. This is a very exciting time to join HS2 as it grows and transitions into the construction phase.In this role you will play a key part in influencing and enabling that change. You’ll understand the potential of information to an organisation like HS2 and will share your knowledge and enthusiasm across the organisation to lead thinking on the subject. You’ll establish and lead a small team of professionals including information/data architecture, data science and analytics specialists. Working with colleagues in ICT and across HS2, you’ll deliver a clear and common understanding of the organisation’s information and its issues, risks and opportunities. You’ll develop, share and drive through an end-to-end vision and strategy for managing information in HS2 that resolves issues, mitigates risks and makes the case for opportunities to exploit the value of information both inside and outside the organisation throughout the life of the programme. In doing this you’ll put governance in place to put information at the centre of business, digital and technology strategies and architecture. For this key position, you’ll have a passion for the value and opportunities of information to organisations and/or large delivery programmes. You’ll possess a track record of: IT and/or information strategy; information management; information/data modelling; data analytics approaches and tools (business intelligence, management information). You’ll also be able to inspire and lead a team and to enthuse others. For further information about this unique opportunity and to apply, please click the apply button. Closing date for completed applications is midnight on Monday, 30th June 2014. High Speed 2 (HS2) will be the UK’s new high speed rail network. As well as improving capacity, the new scheme will shorten journey times between a number of Britain’s major population centres, boost the economy and create thousands of jobs. Contact: Recruitment Team   ...(More..)

TECHNICAL SUPPORT ENGINEER @ South East London (SE1)

South East London (SE1)  View map Salary from £32,000 to £38,000 per annum Permanent Redblade Ltd Emma Marshall Ref: CWJobs/59857980 Print Open in a new tab Share Email similar jobs Save job Apply   A 3rd line technical engineer is required by an expanding IT services company. As a growing Managed Service Provider (MSP) we need a 3rd line engineer to take on the responsibility of providing support to our clients. Primarily the role will be based at our offices in Vauxhall but will include on-site support and working with the project team. Qualifications/experience/skills required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or minimum 2-years hands on experience in a 3rd line IT Desktop/Server support role MCSA/MCSE certification or other industry qualifications are desirable Logical approach to problem solving Excellent inter-personal skills with good time management Essential technical experience in the following areas: Administration of Microsoft Active Directory Administration of Microsoft Exchange 2007 / 2010 / 2013 Administration of Microsoft Server 2003 / 2008 / 2012 Microsoft XP / Vista / 7 / 8 Operating Systems Desirable experience in any of the following: Networking (Cisco Firewalls / Cisco Switches / HP Switches ) Virtual Technology (VMware vSphere, HyperV, KVM, XEN) Backup Solutions (Symantec, Vembu, vRanger) Storage Solutions (NetApp, EMC, Equallogic, PowerVault) Basic Linux knowledge We offer a challenging environment and the opportunity to develop skills supporting a wide range of technologies and solutions. You will be given specific tasks according to your capabilities and will be expected to run them through to completion. Redblade Ltd is a growing company and the future growth of the company is dependent on our employees. Therefore we are looking for high calibre candidates with ambitions to grow along with the company. Tags: 3rd line, support, engineer, networking, storage, Linux, virtual, IT, helpdesk, server.   ...(More..)

Hiring SENIOR DELIVERY MANAGER/ PORTFOLIO MANAGER

Bingley Salary unspecified Permanent Networking People Amenda Geng Ref: CWJobs/9866678/59860562 Print Open in a new tab Share Email similar jobs Save job Apply Role Title: Senior Delivery Manager/ Portfolio Manager Location - Bingley, UK Role Description: Client is a new account where HCL has taken over in June2013 after a transition which lasted 18 months. At end of transition a change team was formed based on the pipeline view available at that time. The team has grown steadily in last 8 months and there are number of medium and large projects in the pipeline. Due to the nature of operations there are a number of small projects (100+) as well executed every month. The organisation structures and delivery teams are in place with relevant understanding of the landscape. This role is a lead to provide a holistic leadership to all large, medium and small projects being executed within the engagement. Portfolio includes a significant portion of infrastructure only and infra + apps projects. The teams reporting to this role will be - apps programme team, infra programme team and small projects team. Required Skills Extensive experience in delivering managed portfolio of projects - with end to end responsibility from requirements-design-implementation- testing- handover to support. Good experience of delivering a portfolio of projects in integrated environment working with large teams (50+) owning responsibility for apps and infra changes. Experience in managing change portfolio in Financial Services organisation Personal attitude of responsibility and ownership; a "can do" attitude to drive various initiatives in the portfolio to tight timescales Ability to visualise the 'big picture' - enterprise-wide Extensive stakeholder management - including at senior level in HCL and customer organisation Strong and effective communication style - both oral and written Ability to challenge appropriately to customer and internal stakeholders. Ability to build trust and confidence within team and with customer Experience across multiple IT Disciplines will be a plus: Projects delivery, Service Delivery, Governance, process etc   Useful Skills Business case development Standard tooling - Office, Visio, Powerpoint   ...(More..)