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Job title : Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Filton or Manchester (2 days minimum on site per fortnight.) We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Negotiable dependant on experience What you'll be doing: Develop a functional design for the Vehicle Control solution for SSNA Work with a complex relationship of stakeholders to provide oversight in the delivery of the vehicle control solution, and the supporting vehicle control strategy Work closely with the Office of the Chief Engineer, to support assurance activities. Work with the engineering manager in the delivery of the vehicle control system, reporting suitable progress through agile toolsets Deliver the response to the engineering delivery plan, ensuring that the plan is delivered to schedule Provide guidance and instruction on the engineering methods/process to delivery the engineering delivery plan Work with the Engineering Delivery Team with varying levels of SQEP to develop technical solutions, developing the team members and nurturing their development Engage with legacy stakeholders in the development of a technical solution from a known baseline design Your skills and experiences: Essential Experience in developing a C&I design for a large scale C&I system ensuring it meets a wide range of requirements, such as functional, defence standards, industrial standards, etc. Experience with managing non-functional requirements (i.e. EMC, shock, etc.) meeting industrial compliance Experience of authoring and/or reviewing design documents, such as I/O schedules, functional design specification, functional chronicle, interface control document, etc. Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience) in relevant STEM subject (Engineering/ Physics/ Maths/ Science) Desirable Understanding of control system architecture and communication protocols (i.e. RS-485, PROFIBUS) History in IEC 61508 - Functional Safety (or similar) and production of supporting evidence to substantiate safety claims Experience with Manoeuvring Systems from various industries Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Platform Complex Systems team: You will be helping to define and shape the design of the Royal Navy's next generation attack class submarine and working to implement legacy technology and new control concepts whilst collaborating with colleagues within the Submarines business, wider stakeholders, suppliers, and the Royal Navy. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 30th May 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-AM1 #LI-Hybrid
Job title: Senior Systems Engineer - Architecture Location: Frimley We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £40,748 - 52,000 depending on skills and experience What you'll be doing: Work with appropriate supervision and support to develop an understanding of the customer and user needs of the system and how they will influence and impact design activities Support the development of design solutions to complex technical problems throughout the product lifecycle against agreed time, cost and quality Support the development and management of Combat Systems requirements Ensure design proving evidence is comprehensive, captured within the requirements management tools and has been endorsed by the appropriate level of authority Understand the contractual and performance requirements for Combat Systems and support the definition and associated acceptance criteria and events through design, build, integration, installation and commissioning activities Provide technical support to integrated performance and acceptance activities, including acceptance of equipment from suppliers through to system acceptance by the customer Work with various engineering teams to improve own levels of domain knowledge and subject matter expertise Your skills and experiences: Essential: Knowledge of Systems Engineering process and practices in the defence, maritime or closely linked industry such as Aerospace or Automotive Knowledge of the engineering lifecycle with experience of operating in the phase relevant to the role and awareness of the entire engineering lifecycle Knowledge of relevant engineering standards, including safety and environmental regulations Understand the need, and have awareness of Product Safety and SHE STEM degree/background Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Dreadnought Integrated Combat Systems Design Team: You'll be joining high-profile team due to the critical nature of the work, providing extensive exposure across the entire Submarine program. You'll be part of a diverse, prominent team with the opportunity to collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders and make a real difference to the programme. It's a unique chance to deepen your expertise and engage with some of the most cutting-edge technology in the UK. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 30th May 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-Hybrid
Job title: Engineering Manager Location: Glascoed Salary: Up to £57,000 dependent on skills and experience What you'll be doing: Supporting and coaching a Product Engineering Design/Process Engineering team to develop and qualify Munitions products Guiding and ensuring the delivery of the engineering programme to schedule, working closely with the programme project manager Holding delegated authority from Chief Engineer for ensuring product safety and product performance Overseeing the engineering team, setting goals, monitoring, and driving performance Reviewing engineering resource demand to ensure the team is appropriately sized and skilled to meet future needs of the business Taking responsibility for the effective application of Technical and Design Reviews throughout the Engineering lifecycle and to ensure appropriate governance Supporting the bid process through chairing technical bid reviews and presenting findings to range of stakeholders You will also have people management responsibility in this role Your skills and experiences: Essential: BEng or BSc or equivalent experience in mechanical, aeronautical, chemical, or materials engineering People management and leadership skills with experience of organisational design and implementation skills Experience of working with hazardous materials or processes Desirable: Prior experience related to Energetics Materials science and the use of energetics within munitions An understanding of engineering problem solving methodologies, i.e., Design of Experiments, Taguchi analysis, Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA), Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (PFMEA) COMAH site experience Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Artillery Tanks & Mortar team: This is an exciting opportunity for you to get involved in a variety of projects within the Mortars and Naval area, you will be working on both new products within development and supporting in the manufacturing of existing products, with an involvement across the entire lifecycle from concept to in service use. You will be a part of a large team and will be reporting directly into the Artillery Tank and Mortar Chief Engineer, and working alongside other Engineering Managers that will be overseeing other areas. You will have the chance to bring your knowledge and experience and to share this with you direct reports which will be made up of Process Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, and Controls Engineers. We will support you with career development and further learning to allow you to progress within the business. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 30 th May. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-NS1 #LI-Onsite
Job title: Enterprise Resource Planning(ERP) Delivery Manager Location: Warton - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £63,900 + depending on experience What you'll be doing: Provide leadership of the Air ERP Delivery Team to deliver existing services & develop new services within the functional domain of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) in line with budget provision Lead the technical delivery, change and enhancement of the Air ERP platform, this includes the following workstreams elements; -Technical build/ change of the solution - Develop technical components (COTS configuration, Reports, Interfaces, Extensions, Forms & Workflows) that meet the required business design -Solution testing including System test, System Integration test, Performance test and regression - Establishing and delivering an integrated approach to test that demonstrate how the technical build satisfies the business design. The production of test evidence to demonstrate solution compliance. -Management of the ERP Infrastructure team who are responsible for managing all the non-production infrastructure environments utilised for development, testing and support to the Business Recovery activities -Support impact assessments to the baseline solution Be part of the first line management team for the ERP Technical Delivery and Support organisation leading both the Design, Build and Test teams Be responsible for the design, build and testing of the IT solution components of the Air ERP Platform. All solution change will be delivered through this role which will significantly contribute to improving and enhancing the platform to meet the needs of the Air business Your skills and experiences: Essential: Significant experience in delivering and maintaining major ERP solutions and transition into support Leading the deployment / upgrade and enhancement of complex IT delivery programmes ideally supporting major business operations across multiple locations and large user base (000s) Experience in the robust design, build and End 2 End testing of integrated business systems A good level of experience in the delivery of key projects in a couple if not all of the General Management skill sets Desirable: Experience in establishing and managing robust programme/project controls (Schedule, Risk, Opportunity management/solution maturity) Experience in establishing and driving programme performance through utilising structured software development, configuration and test tools such as JIRA Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Air ERP Delivery team: This role is responsible for the design, build and testing of the IT solution components of the Air ERP Platform. All solution change will be delivered through this role which will significantly contribute to improving and enhancing the platform to meet the needs of the Air business. You will be part of the first line management team for the ERP Technical Delivery and Support organisation leading both the Design, Build and Test teams. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks . Closing Date: 29 th May 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job title: Executive Assistant (Part Time, 22 hours per week) Location: London, Stirling Square. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £32,108 Part Time salary (Full Time equivalent is £54,000), depending on skills and experience What you'll be doing: Providing expert Executive Assistant support to the Senior Exec, ensuring that their priorities are actioned and achieved Appropriately prioritising a significant volume of requirements and activity through the Senior Execs Office, to ensure focus is applied in the most critical/impactful areas Seamless collaboration with other key roles across the finance function and wider business to maximise your impact Supporting and organising site visits and on-site events Proactively organise and summarise key information, conducting additional research where necessary, to ensure that the Senior Exec is prepared and briefed Manage all incoming communications (mail, telephone calls and messages); draft responses redirecting where appropriate, obtaining additional information as necessary Ensure efficient management of the Senior Execs diary e.g. schedule appointments, travel itineraries and accommodation requirements, ensuring optimum use of time Managing and process expenses/invoices, including budget management where directed Ensuring digital communication occurs seamlessly across geographic boundaries and time zones e.g. effectively organising large group Teams meetings, setting up video conferencing for smooth start Producing documents for key meetings for example board audit committee presentation using adept IT skills including using AI tools, organising and optimising spreadsheets, extracting data from dashboards, creating presentations Ensuring compliance with all internal functional and business policies, standards and controls, and any relevant legislation, e.g. tax operating framework Your skills and experiences: An understanding of how to deal with Confidential Information/issues and commercially highly sensitive information, and how to save/store information appropriately Proven experience in producing documents for key meetings using adept IT skills including using AI tools, managing spreadsheets, extracting data from dashboards, creating presentations etc. Extensive experience working with Executive Committee members and understand how it operates Excellent knowledge of MS Office, particularly Teams, Word, Outlook and Excel. Is able to use these programmes competently, and to train others sharing knowledge and expertise Strong interpersonal skills, highly collaborative and able to build relationships at all levels within the organisation Proven expertise working in an Executive Assistant role (calendar management, documentation production, event management, board meeting attendance, travel itinerates, board presentation preparation etc.) Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Group Tax team: This is a fantastic opportunity for you to join a collaborative and engaging business, working with senior leaders, in an interesting & varied role. Your collaboration skills alongside your confidence will shine through when providing support at board level. Your expertise as an Executive Assistant will help to provide both a professional and efficient running of the Senior Exec office. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation. Closing Date: 22 nd May 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
We are looking for an Mid Level Software Developer to join us at BEAUTY BAY! In this new role, you'll be driving force for technical advancement of BEAUTY BAY's front & back end systems & responsible for the day to day running, enhancement & maintenance of the BEAUTY BAY website & the mobile application. Our Mid-Weight Software Developer remit covers working on any potential new functionality alongside bug fixes & general upkeep. You'll be required to work seamlessly in a team, contribute to technical sessions & be able to communicate technical concepts in non-technical language understood by the business. The scope of the role is not exclusive to the app & website, they are responsible for a number of custom back office pieces of software and 3rd party API integrations that enable the rest of the business to operate. This also includes working closely with the Cloud Ops Team to blend the use of technology between infrastructure & website. Key responsibilities: You will be responsible for specing and adding new features to BEAUTY BAY website & app. Responsible for upkeep and maintenance of BEAUTY BAY website & app. Responsible for upkeep and maintenance of BEAUTY BAY APIs & services. Responsible for upkeep and maintenance of BEAUTY BAY back office systems. Responsible for upkeep and maintenance 3rd party integrations (Feeds, Saas platforms). Work closely with the Infrastructure Team to blend infrastructure & website activities. Skills/Experience required: Extensive working knowledge of TypeScript & JavaScript knowledge. If you have previous experience working in retail/ecommerce this would be highly advantageous Modern CSS experience is highly desirable. Solid React experience using functions and hooks is essential. Experience with APIs using REST Application/API performance & optimisation knowledge. Experience working in a full stack environment. Knowledge of AWS services and APIs. Desire to work in a fast-paced environment & ability to adapt to fast-changing requirements. An understanding of Agile delivery approaches, software craftsmanship best practices & experience of developing software. Headless CMS experience is desirable however not essential. Experience in an e-commerce environment is highly advantageous. Benefits Attractive salary dependant on skills and experience Flexible/hybrid work policy 25 days annual leave plus all bank holidays included Generous staff discount Modern office with collaborative workspaces Enhanced maternity/paternity pay Cycle to work scheme Onsite parking Morning breakfast on us every morning when you are in the office Annual Summer/Christmas events Plus so much more! If this sounds like this is you please apply via email! Beauty Bay are committed to fostering a workplace culture that embraces diversity and promotes inclusion. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees, workers and job applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability or age, or pregnancy. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels confident and empowered to lead with their ideas and contribute a unique perspective.
Job Title: Senior Engineer - Operability Location: Barrow-In-Furness, Portsmouth, Weymouth, Frimley or Filton - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing: Reviewing/assessing the developing SSN-AUKUS Submarine design to ensure it is safe, operable, and habitable by its crew. This will be achieved through attendance at design reviews, review of the 3D CAD model, review of design documentation, participation in experimental design and user trials, and provision of design guidance and sharing of SQEP knowledge Providing specialist support to safety activities e.g., HAZID, HAZOPS, ALARP Optioneering workshops Offering specialist support to Operating Documentation Production Authority in support of OPDOC derivation and verification Your skills and experiences: Experienced in the following discipline (Astute preferred): CAT B/C Ships Platform Systems operator/maintainer - Relevant Qualifications to skills required Experience and knowledge across any of the following disciplines: Platform systems, Electrical Generation & Distribution and/or Whole Boat Activities A general understanding of the manufacturing, assembly, commissioning and testing processes used within the business Basic understanding of the challenges posed by the environment that the product will be exposed to Knowledge of the capabilities and the most appropriate uses of specialised analysis tools Knowledge or at least recognition of relevant engineering standards (including safety and environmental regulations) Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Operability team: You will work alongside a team of like-minded dedicated ex-submariners utilising whole boat experience from operating the UK SSN & SSBN fleet, including Damage Control and Submarine Escape and Rescue on the current SSN-AUKUS platform design. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 27th May 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-AM1 #LI-Hybrid
Job Title: Engineering Manager - Systems Engineering (Requirements & Acceptance) Location: Barrow-in-Furness or Filton. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing: Lead and manage a team of 10-20 requirements and systems engineers, driving the development and management of the requirements set for the SSNA platform Collaborate closely with the Ministry of Defence to translate their needs into a well-defined requirements set, while engaging with key stakeholders such as the Office of the Chief Engineer and engineering delivery teams Oversee the decomposition and allocation of functional and non-functional requirements, ensuring smooth transition from user needs to equipment and supplier levels Manage the collation of Verification and Validation (V&V) evidence within the requirements management tool (DOORS) and oversee the Acceptance process Work in partnership with the Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) team to maintain alignment between the requirements set and system models, maximizing the benefits of MBSE for requirements optimization Your skills and experiences: In-depth knowledge and expertise in Requirements Systems Engineering A good background in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Proven experience in stakeholder management with excellent relationship-building skills Leadership abilities or a genuine enthusiasm to transition into a leadership role after a technical career path Familiarity with DOORS requirements management software is highly desirable Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Systems Engineering team: By joining our team, you'll have the exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced programme during a pivotal period of transformation, as we embrace a more model-based approach to systems engineering. This is a critical moment where the scale and complexity of our product are unmatched, presenting both significant challenges and rewarding opportunities. With the business experiencing substantial growth-particularly within the SSN AUKUS programme and the Whole Boat Systems Engineering team-this high-profile role offers ample room for professional development and impact. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 28 th May 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-SC1 #LI-Hybrid
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Free-Work is an IT and Tech community where professionals come to share their expertise, experience, and advice, as well as a wealth of information about IT freelancing and the tech job market.
The platform was designed and built by tech talent for all tech talent.
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The UK IT market has some unique characteristics compared to other job sectors. It is constantly evolving alongside the rapid development of new technologies and programming languages.
The market is also significantly impacted by changes in work patterns and broader societal shifts, such as the emergence of previously unknown roles like "psydesigner" or "ethicist" linked to the rise of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
According to the Opteamis barometer on IT market trends, this industry is experiencing consistent growth at a rate well above the national average.
It is also one of the few sectors where demand often exceeds supply. Some professions face a real talent shortage, particularly in areas like:
When it comes to sought-after skills, software design and development remain the most in-demand, significantly outpacing cloud computing and infrastructure. Roles in IT management and project management, while still in high demand, are relatively less so.
To stay up-to-date on the latest job trends in the UK IT market, feel free to consult our IT barometer.
There you'll find the skills and profiles most sought after by recruiters, as well as relevant job opportunities.
For IT freelancers, the high demand and talent shortage is driving an increase in daily rates. However, significant disparities persist depending on:
Additionally, there is no official rate schedule for daily rates in IT. Each freelancer must calculate their own rate based on their expenses, status, and desired profit margin.
To help you calculate your own daily rate, you can consult our database of IT expert rates. The presented rates are calculated from the contributions of independent IT professionals who are members of the Freelance-info community. You can sort them by your specialty and region.
The IT market involves a variety of players, including end clients, recruitment agencies, and IT services/digital services companies (known as SSIIs or ESNs).
The acronym ESN replaced SSII after 2013, but they are essentially the same structures. These companies offer their clients digital services, including:
ESNs can specialise in a specific sector (banking, insurance, etc.). They generally sign contracts for several months or years with their clients and commit to providing their IT skills and resources mainly through their employees and collaborators.
IT professionals can thus be hired on permanent contracts (CDI), fixed-term contracts (CDD), or freelance contracts by the ESN. After interviews and tests, the ESN will assign you a job with one of their end clients. Equally, end clients can request that you go through the ESN they are accustomed to working with.
The recruitment agency is another intermediary between companies and IT employees or freelancers.
However, unlike ESNs, these agencies hire you directly by one of their end clients.
Recruitment agencies also have an advisory role and can help you integrate into a network of companies and benefit from several internal job opportunities.
In return, they take a percentage of the employee's annual gross salary or the freelancer's turnover.
Recruitment platforms or portals allow companies looking for employees or freelancers to browse candidates' profiles and CVs.
For example, our platform reserved for IT recruiters: Turnover-it.com brings together the CV databases of our two historical sites for IT opportunities and jobs: Freelance-info and Carriere-info.
Companies can post their offers and disseminate their intercontracts in our CV database to obtain profiles of IT and IS specialists suited to their needs.
As a candidate, you can browse the list of recruiting companies and be directly redirected to corresponding offers by visiting our IT recruiters directory.
End clients include all companies and organisations looking to hire an IT employee or contractor. They can go through one of the intermediaries mentioned above or proceed with direct recruitment.
If you want to work as a freelancer without intermediaries, you will need to create a legal structure (micro-enterprise, SASU, EURL, etc.) to establish a service contract. You can also use a contracting company to work independently while retaining the benefits of an employment contract and outsourcing the management of contracts and billing to the contracting company.
The acronym IT represents the vast field of Information Technology.
While software development is at the heart of the digital sector, it relies on and interacts with many other skills and professions.
IT jobs are constantly evolving, driven by a market in perpetual growth and change. The increasing digitalization of businesses and work methods, the rise of AI, IoT (Internet of Things), and the exponential growth of cybersecurity are leading to the creation of new roles and professions.
To help you get a clearer picture, here are some of the most in-demand positions in the IT field. Design and Development Jobs
The developer position is probably the first that comes to mind when thinking about IT jobs.
Software Developers are professionals in algorithms and programming languages. However, their role is not limited to just writing code for applications and software.
Developers must be able to design and understand a specification document detailing the technical specifics of a project. For this, they can participate early in gathering user needs.
During and after development, they are also responsible for testing and deploying their application and ensuring its maintenance.
Developers generally specialise in a technology, language, or specific part of development, for example:
A DBA is responsible for the creation, maintenance, security, and optimization of an organisation’s databases.
They manage access rights to the databases, establish standards and best practices, and can provide support to development teams by:
Sometimes called an integrator project manager, application project manager, or Product Owner (PO) in Agile methodology, IT Project Managers (CPI) are experts who manages a team of technicians to design, develop, and integrate a software or IT solution.
They must have both technical and managerial skills and be able to consider project timelines and budgets.
Scrum Masters (SM) are related to the Scrum methodology. They manage the product and software in collaboration with development teams.
Unlike the Project Manager, they do not aim to lead the team but rather support and help organize and distribute tasks. They notably facilitate daily scrums, planning poker, retrospectives, and other stages of the Scrum method.
Network Administrators ensure access to and the security of the information system. They can create and develop an organisation’s IT network and evolve it according to the applications and software used.
They must also detect and coordinate anomalies and conduct security and technology monitoring.
A IS (information systems) Architect sets up and coordinates all equipment and software (servers, operating systems, computers, etc.) to adapt them to their company’s or client's needs. Their tasks also include an audit and needs analysis phase, as well as controlling the efficiency, monitoring, and maintenance of their IS.
IT consultants work with companies that want to evolve their IS. They propose technical solutions adapted to the organisation and its objectives. For this, they may design and participate in the installation and supervision of the IS’s evolution, ensuring its performance and security.
They also provide advice on which tools and software to choose and how to use them (e.g., preventive maintenance or access management). Finally, they can conduct training sessions for IT teams.
IT consultants are generally specialized in a defined field such as:
A ISSM ensures that cybercriminals do not infiltrate an information system.
To do this, they define and implement the organisation’s security policy, particularly regarding access rights, permissions, procedures, and incident recovery plans.
They also contribute to ensuring the availability of the company's information system and conduct ongoing security monitoring to anticipate vulnerabilities and new types of cyberattacks.
A Data Analyst collects, studies, and interprets data sets to answer a question or solve a problem.
This role is part of IT because a Data Analyst will use:
A Data Scientist is also a professional in data extraction and analysis. Unlike the Data Analyst, they do not limit themselves to raw analysis but create predictive statistical and mathematical models that serve as the basis for "intelligent" decision-making tools. They also have excellent knowledge of Big Data (Data Mining).
An AI engineer creates predictive models and algorithms using machine learning, neural networks, and deep learning.
These algorithms serve as the basis for AI software and systems.
AI engineers therefore have a good understanding of data analysis and science, as well as programming to design and maintain AI models.
This list is, of course, not exhaustive, as IT is a field in constant evolution. New roles are developing with AI, such as Chief Data Officer (CDO) in charge of data governance or the Cloud Architect.
Mixed skills are also highly sought after, such as DevSecOps, who must know how to program and maintain and monitor security infrastructures.
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