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SC Programme Director Target Start Date: ASAP Target End Date: 6 Months + Recruitment Type (Contractor or Temp): Contractor Rate: DAY £750 Location of role: Hybrid - Bracknell / Basingstoke Location requirement (Fully on site / Fully Remote / Hybrid - No of days on site): Hybrid Clearance Required: SC Working Pattern (Mon-Fri, Shifts, on-call): Mon-Fri Essential Experience: • Transformation & Transition Leadership: Proven experience leading significant transformation and transition programmes as a Programme Director. • Infrastructure & Network Projects: Demonstrable background in delivering large-scale network environment projects within complex IT infrastructures. • Large-Scale Programme Accountability: Held accountability for high-value deliverables (£10M+), with end-to-end ownership and successful outcomes. • Personal Delivery Track Record: Direct, hands-on involvement in programme delivery, not just oversight, including driving business change. • Stakeholder & Communications Expertise: Skilled in executive-level communications and managing diverse stakeholders in a complex environment. • Commercial Acumen: Experienced in commercial negotiations and managing vendor or partner relationships Professional Approach & Soft Skills: • Robust Stakeholder Engagement: Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to manage expectations effectively and maintain positive customer relationships. • Collaborative Leadership: Demonstrated experience in cross-functional team collaboration, ensuring stakeholders are engaged and outcomes are aligned with organisational goals. • Change & Transformation Evidence: Clear examples of managing organisational change with measurable results, including handling resistance and embedding new ways of working. • Strong Character & Presence: Experienced Programme Directors only - must be resilient, commercially savvy, and able to challenge and lead at senior levels. Qualifications: • Minimum: APM (Association for Project Management) or equivalent Project Management qualification. • Desirable: ITIL Certification and Chartered Engineer status. Location & Working Pattern: • Hybrid Model • Customer Sites: Regular presence required at sites • Base Locations: Basingstoke or Bracknell, with an expectation to actively manage on-site presence as needed. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Test Analyst (DV Cleared) Position Description Are you an experienced Test Analyst with a background in secure or classified programmes, ready to contribute to projects of national importance? Step into a role where you'll challenge the complex to strengthen security and help protect what matters most. As a DV Cleared Test Analyst, you'll work on highly sensitive programmes, ensuring the quality and reliability of systems that underpin the UK's national interests. The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2024 and has been named one of the 'World's Best Employers' by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent, and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. We are happy to discuss remote or hybrid working. Due to the highly secure nature of this role, you must either already hold, or be eligible to obtain, Developed Vetting (DV) - the highest level of UK Security Clearance. To be eligible, you must be a sole UK national (i.e. not hold dual nationality). Please note that this role is based full-time on a secure client site near Reading due to the sensitive nature of the work involved. Your future duties and responsibilities As a DV Cleared Test Analyst at CGI, you'll play a key role in ensuring the reliability and effectiveness of mission-critical systems within our Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit. You will be embedded within Agile delivery teams, collaborating closely with developers, infrastructure specialists and project managers to deliver high-quality solutions that make a real-world impact. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to national security while working in a fast-paced, technically challenging environment. You will be responsible for designing and executing both manual and automated tests using the most appropriate tools for each task. A strong eye for detail and excellent analytical skills will be essential in identifying defects, conducting preliminary investigations, and working with teams to resolve issues. As part of a collaborative Agile setup, you'll attend daily stand-ups and planning sessions, ensuring testing is well-integrated into the development lifecycle. You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy problem-solving, continuously improving test coverage and quality, and working with cutting-edge technologies in highly secure environments. CGI will provide ongoing training and development to support your growth within the role, and you'll benefit from working on projects with real meaning and purpose. Key responsibilities include: • Designing, developing and executing manual and automated tests • Participating in Agile team ceremonies and contributing to test planning • Conducting test result analysis and performing root cause investigations • Raising, tracking, and managing defects through to resolution • Collaborating with developers and project teams to improve quality • Ensuring adherence to quality standards and best practices Required qualifications to be successful in this role To be successful in this role, you will have prior experience in a dedicated testing role, ideally within a secure or mission-critical environment. You'll bring a solid understanding of testing methodologies and a passion for ensuring software quality throughout the development lifecycle. Experience with Agile delivery frameworks, particularly SAFe, is highly desirable. You should be confident working with both manual and automated testing tools and have a proven ability to design effective test cases. Familiarity with test management tools such as ALM or TestRail will support you in documenting and tracking testing activity efficiently. An ISTQB Foundation Certification is a strong asset and shows your commitment to professional testing standards. A key part of this role involves problem investigation and root cause analysis, so strong analytical and communication skills are a must. You'll enjoy working as part of a collaborative team, contributing your insights to improve outcomes and drive quality. Given the sensitive nature of the work, a calm, professional approach and discretion are essential. You'll need: • A solid track record within a software testing role • Experience with Continuous Integration tools • Proven ability to design and run manual or automated tests • Proficiency with test management tools such as ALM or TestRail • ISTQB Foundation Certification • Familiarity with Agile frameworks such as SAFe #LI-JW1 Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because... You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

2nd Line Support Engineer / System Administrator * Duration: 6 months (extensions expected) * IR35: Inside * Rate: £350/day (negotiable) * Role: We are looking for a 2nd Line System Administrator to join our team 2nd and 3rd Line engineers. Your role will involve assisting high profile user community, daily contact with customers and stakeholders utilising the ITSM Toolset. The monitoring of Event Management tooling, triage and escalation is critical to the role. • Shift Working (7-3 or 11-7) • Required Skills: • ITSM Tooling • Event Management Tooling (SolarWinds and SCOM) • MECM • SCCM • Effective communication APPLY now to avoid disappointment Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Role : Financial Modeller Clearance level : SC Minimum Duration : 4 Months + Location : AD - HOC in Basingstoke Key Responsibilities: Financial Modelling: Develop, enhance, and maintain financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and scenario planning. Perform sensitivity analysis and stress testing to support business planning and decision-making. Quarterly Reporting: Prepare and consolidate quarterly financial reports, including variance analysis against budget and forecast. Collaborate with finance and operational teams to ensure accuracy and consistency of reporting. Data Collection and Analysis: Gather and validate financial and operational data from various internal sources. Ensure completeness, accuracy, and integrity of data used in models and reports. FP&A Support: Support the annual budgeting process and periodic reforecasts. Assist in long-term financial planning and provide analytical support to strategic initiatives. Business Partnering: Work closely with business units to understand key drivers and provide financial insights. Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to non-financial stakeholders. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Ripple Recruitment is proud to be working in partnership with a forward-thinking digital agency that's on the hunt for a talented WordPress Developer to join their expanding development team. This is a hybrid role , ideally suited to someone who can commute to the office a few times a week - access to a car is essential . This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, design-led environment where your work will directly contribute to building high-performing, visually compelling websites and web applications. You'll work closely with designers and an experienced developer to bring digital concepts to life. Key Responsibilities: Build, customise and maintain bespoke WordPress themes and plugins. Translate design wireframes into responsive, cross-browser compatible websites. Write clean, scalable code using PHP, JavaScript, SCSS, and TypeScript. Optimise database queries using SQL for performance and reliability. Support deployment processes and manage server configurations (AWS/Linux). Troubleshoot functional issues and implement fixes efficiently. Stay informed on the latest web technologies, best practices and tools. Essential Skills & Experience: Demonstrable experience developing with WordPress, including theme/plugin development. Strong grasp of responsive web design principles and front-end frameworks Confident using Visual Studio Code (or similar IDEs) for editing and debugging. Solid understanding of database interaction (MySQL/SQL). Exposure to cloud platforms, ideally AWS. Comfortable working in a Linux-based environment. Familiarity with modern front-end tooling (SCSS, TypeScript). A proactive approach to solving problems and contributing ideas. Desirable (but not essential): Understanding of technical SEO. Ability to offer input on UI/UX design improvements. Working knowledge of Python. What's in it for you? Salary between £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience. Hybrid working model - office-based collaboration with flexibility to work from home. Career progression within a fast-growing agency. Relaxed and inclusive working culture. Company pension scheme. Free on-site parking. Schedule: Full-time Monday to Friday Important : This is a hybrid role. Candidates must be within reasonable commuting distance and willing to work on-site several times per week.

Cyber Security Consultant (DV Security Clearance) Position Description Trusted to think critically If you're ahead of the game on cyber security, systems and operations risk, we can secure your career ambitions. Our Cyber Security Consultants are trusted to work closely on a wide range of exciting projects with real-world purpose, impacting clients from all sectors, as part of one of the largest cyber consultancies in the UK. Our roles are only available if you hold or fulfil the criteria to obtain a UK Security Clearance. This position requires you to work on client site in Basingstoke 5 days per week. Your future duties and responsibilities You'll join a collaborative team of more than 280 members delivering 360° security services to clients across every domain that CGI operates in - from government, defence, healthcare and utilities, to banking and financial services. You'll bring a creative and critical mindset to projects and client operations, managing complex security challenges with a business-focused approach - protecting what is most valuable to our clients. You'll be assessing risk across business, technology and operations, considering threat intelligence and helping to build the full security view that underpins systems resilience and client confidence. Required qualifications to be successful in this role Exceptional planning and communication skills are key for this role, and you'll have a knowledge of security standards and processes such as ISO 27001 standards, (NCSC) CAF, Cyber Essentials, NIST and Cyber Essentials/Plus. We'll also look for your experience in: • Developing cyber policy and procedures • Data protection and privacy • Security change management • Understanding business continuity resilience and incidence response • Networks, core infrastructure and systems Desirable qualifications include: CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCP Any individual without security clearance is welcome to apply and will always be considered for this or wider opportunities in CGI, where appropriate. #LI-UKA Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because... You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Deputy Implementation Manager (DV Security Clearance) Position Description The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2024 and has been named one of the 'World's Best Employers' by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This position will be 5 days a week on site near Basingstoke. Your future duties and responsibilities As one of our flagship programmes continues to grow, we're expanding our implementation team to support both Agile and Fixed-Price delivery. Previously, many of these coordination and management responsibilities sat with the Programme Lead. To maintain momentum and ensure excellence across all contract elements, we're recruiting a Deputy Implementation Manager to share ownership of Agile delivery while overseeing critical Fixed-Price milestones. The Deputy Implementation Manager will: • Lead and manage all Agile elements of the contract • Confirm scope, produce forecasts, and ensure accuracy of reporting data for billing • Own the risk management process and escalate critical risks to the wider Programme Lead • Provide management oversight across testing, security, and service-delivery workstreams • Track and report progress, both internally and to the Prime Programme Lead • Act as the on-site escalation point for CGI work-stream leads and Authority stakeholders • Deputise for the Programme Lead, ensuring continuous representation and on-site presence Key Duties & Responsibilities • Risk Management & Mitigation: Maintain the risk register, drive mitigations, and flag critical issues • Progress Tracking: Monitor and report progress against Fixed-Price and Time & Materials deliverables • Resource Management & Coordination: Allocate resources efficiently across Agile and Fixed-Price streams • Financial Accounting: Oversee Agile T&M effort accounting and support billing processes • Internal & External Reviews: Facilitate regular progress reviews with internal teams and the Prime Programme Lead • Deputise for Programme Lead: Take on delegated tasks to provide seamless leadership coverage Required qualifications to be successful in this role • Proven experience managing Agile programmes in a client-facing environment • Strong track record of overseeing Fixed-Price and T&M deliverables • Excellent risk-management skills with the ability to escalate and communicate effectively • Demonstrable leadership in coordinating cross-functional workstreams (testing, security, service delivery) • Exceptional stakeholder-management and communication abilities Why Join Us? • Work on a high-visibility, strategic programme • Be part of a supportive, collaborative team at the forefront of digital transformation • Develop your career within a global leader in IT services and consulting #LI-SB2 Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because... You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Role : 2nd Line Storage Support Engineer Location : Basingstoke We are looking for a 2nd Line System Administrator to join our team 2nd and 3rd Line engineers. Your role will involve assisting high profile user community, daily contact with customers and stake holders utilising the IT Service Management Toolset. The monitoring of Event Management tooling, triage and escalation is critical to the role. Required Skills: • ITSM Tooling • Event Management Tooling (SolarWinds and SCOM) • MECM • SCCM • Effective communication Target Start Date: ASAP Target End Date: 30/11/25 Recruitment Type: Contractor Rate: £350+ Location of role (on site requirements): Basingstoke (Travel to customer site req) Clearance Required: DV Working Pattern: Shift Working (0700 - 1500 or 1100 - 1900) Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.