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Job Title: Engineering & Projects Manager Salary: £57,100 - £72,580 Location: Cambridge - DC-10, Hybrid Contract: Permanent , Full time (35 hours per week) We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation , and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. We are looking for a technically proficient leader to join the Group Print & Operations management t eam as our Engineering & Projects Manager . Group Print & Operations fulfill our customer requirements across the world, print ing, packing and despatching millions of examination items securely to our customers around the world. We are also responsible for managing the life changing scripts returned from our learners , preparing them for physical or digital assessment. About the role Y ou will be leading the Group Print & Operations Engineering team , ensuring specialist process equipment, buildings, and plant are available, have maximum reliability and are legally compliant at all life-cycle stages. The role requires leading and developing the Engineering team; managing and maximising value from a number of external service providers and indirectly managing support services provided by the group . This is a demanding role at an exciting time within the organisation as we seek to further integrate the publishing and exams operations and invest in new and refreshed technology . As the Engineering Manager you'll be joining a highly motivated team recognised for outstanding performance and perpetual drive for continuous improvement . The role is pivotal in delivering our daily mission by ensuring maximal plant and equipment efficiency as well as project delivery to ensur e we continue to develop the people, processes and technology that underpin our strategic aims. Your principal accountabilities will include: General Management & Leadership Provide leadership and management, supporting the personal development of staff in line with the Group values, promoting a positive and collaborative service culture. Plan and coordinate team development incorporating individual, business, and regulatory training and competency needs Build and plan fully justified short- and medium-term budget for equipment and buildings. This incorporates capital and operational expenditure incorporating replacement, refurbishment, and ongoing maintenance Ensure team and site contractors are managed to the highest safety standards in line with legislative and company policy. Risk assessments and equipment assessments are in place for all activities and equipment falling under the remit of the team. Buildings & Equipment Management / Compliance Act as duty holder for GPaO sites for Electrical, Legionella and Asbestos Safety Lead the Engineering team activity to maintain the highest safety standards inclusive of regulatory compliance, conformance to and development of processes within ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 management systems Set out maintenance strategies for equipment and plant ensuring maximum equipment availability and cost effectiveness. Manage supplier relationships, including setting-up, challenging and optimising service agreements to provide a cost-effective responsive service that meets current and future business needs. Project Management Specify equipment and plant to meet the needs of GPaO and manage the delivery of solutions from vendor selection through commissioning. Directly / indirectly manage building improvement projects, inclusive of attainment of cost, quality, and delivery outcomes. About you You will be drawing on a range of in-depth Engineering and Project Management knowledge as well as drawing from relevant industrial experience. You'll have a track record in leading Engineering teams in FMCG / Logistics / similar industries and be able to demonstrate excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. You will have experience of delivering complex engineering projects coordinating the activities of multiple resources including consultants, contractors, and technology providers. Effective communication to a wide audience both verbally and in writing will be key to managing the demands of the multiple stakeholders the output of the role serves. You will be able to demonstrate how you have leveraged data to identify inefficiencies and prioritise improvement initiatives in industrial settings. You will be open and highly collaborative, able to work effectively with many internal and external stakeholders to enable us to meet our stretching operational goals. Balancing the demands of the role will need you to be highly organised and coordinate multiple strands of activity across directly indirectly managed teams. This will mean being flexible and be able to prioritise effectively. You'll be able to demonstrate a range of qualifications / CPD in the field of the Engineering Management, Reliability Engineering and Project Management. Demonstrating competency working in these areas is a must. Above all, you'll need to inspire, deliver, demonstrate confidence with humility, engender trust and enable inclusivity. If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 12 th January 2025 although we may close it earlier if suitable candidates are identified. Interviews are scheduled to take place on 23 rd or 24 th January 2025. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
Job title: Principal Engineer - Support Engineering (AR&M) Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Brough 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: Negotiable dependant on experience What you'll be doing: Provide leadership and guidance to the AR&M engineering team Provide technical expertise and a knowledgeable interface to suppliers and customers on AR&M matters Undertake the evaluation and sign-off of the impact of engineering change on support deliverables for systems and equipment Provide oversight of AR&M administrative functions to maintain records within the Support Engineering department and to facilitate ILS activities Produce the full range of AR&M deliverables, including the AR&M Case and Case Reports Your skills and experiences: Essential: Extensive level of domain knowledge over the full range of AR&M disciplines and how they relate to ILS and Safety Experience of delivering AR&M in appropriate phases of the programme lifecycle Knowledge of the complete engineering lifecycle Strong awareness of Product Safety and SHE Good communication skills and be able to interact with stakeholders Degree level qualification in a STEM subject Desirable: Submarine operator/maintainer experience Previous experience within an engineering 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 AR&M and Supportability Team: You will join a growing team of 13 individuals based across our sites at Brough, Filton and Barrow tasked with AR&M analysis and creating case reports against combat systems. This team completes their own AR&M analysis and produces their own reports and calculations to ensure the availability targets are being met for the systems of the submarine. There is a lot of collaboration and engagement required as part of this role therefore you will have the opportunity to liaise with a range of stakeholders from the MOD, Dreadnought Alliance system owners/designers, as well as external suppliers at design reviews and also the Combat Systems senior managers. Joining this team allows you to influence the design of the Dreadnought platform from a Combat Systems perspective as well mentor and coach new members of the team to support the capability further. We offer relocation support 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.
Job title: Engineer - Support Engineering (Training Services) Location: Frimley or Broad Oak. 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: Assist in the support of Training Services staff in training development activities aligned to the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) key deliverable plan in support of the Submarines training providers Working within a small team, support the interpretation and delivery of technical data to maintain the requirements of the Submarines Training community Assist in the conduct and delivery of high-quality training outputs in accordance with the Training Needs Analysis (TNA) process Assist in accordance with Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT) Quality Management Standards (QMS) and activities linked to Training Services Management Plan Assist in training service activities aligned to the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) key deliverable plan in support of the Submarines Training Providers Assist in the review and assessment of In-Service and In-Build changes in relation to Submarines Training Provide support to the wider Training Services Team in relation to Training Analysis, Design and Development activities Your skills and experiences: Essential Working knowledge of DSAT processes Able to write coherent documents Sound communicator (verbal and written) Desirable Knowledge of engineering principles Ability to develop good relationship management 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 Engineer (Training Services) Team: The Engineer (Training Services) provides support for the conduct of training analysis, learning design and data management activities in support of the Royal Navy Submarine Service. Activities will be undertaken working as part of a team, with the support and guidance of a Senior Engineer (Training Services). 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.
Job title: Chemist Location: Barrow-in-Furness. 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: Carry out routine work with no supervision and complex tasks under minimal supervision Working with a team of Chemists on shifts, providing 24/7 Chemistry support Access, have a clear understanding of and apply the Quality and HS&E Management System documentation e.g., Process Instructions Workmanship Standards, Risk Assessments etc. applicable to your particular work scope and to obey all HS&E rules and control measures Provide timely analytical service in support of Submarine Test and Commissioning Provision of chemical doses for treatment of fluid systems to mitigate corrosion, primarily NSRP and related systems Observe health & safety legislation, including COSHH assessments, applicable to working with, handling and disposal of chemicals and radioactive materials Ability to count primary coolant samples via gamma spectroscopy and tritium liquid scintillation in relation to environmental discharges Carry out sampling and analysis on-board submarine as appropriate Your skills and experiences: Essential: HNC, degree of equivalent qualification(s) relevant to the role Industry Experience Desirable: Completion of a Nuclear Chemistry Course 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 Chemistry Team: As a Chemist, you will be working in a Chemistry Laboratory, supporting our Submarine Build and Test & Commissioning functions for the Astute and Dreadnought Class platforms. You will be performing analysis on a wide variety of fluids, gases and materials, whilst maintaining nuclear safety and assurance for the Test and Commissioning function. We're looking for a competent Chemist experienced in the application of a broad range of chemical analysis techniques suitable for samples generated from submarines during design, build and commissioning, including radiochemistry, and plant facilities across the Barrow site. Reporting to the Senior Chemist (Team Leader) and working within a shift team providing support 24/7. 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.
Job title: Team Leader- Chemistry Location: Barrow-in-Furness - onsite Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing: Provide a timely and proactive analytical service with recommendations in support of Submarine Test and Commissioning and the Barrow site Responsible for ensuring professional standards of operation relating to the laboratories are adhered to including good laboratory practice and housekeeping Radiation Protection Supervisor Represent the Chemistry Laboratory at Progress, Technical and Schedule meetings where appropriate Production of written methods or procedures in support of work carried out Use of Company Computer Systems software as appropriate Lead, develop and motivate reporting and assigned staff through good communication in keeping with company values and policies and procedures Carry out annual and half yearly PDR reviews for reporting staff Identification of skills/knowledge gaps of Chemists in order to provide further training as a means of development and progression To be able to access, have a clear understanding of and apply the Quality and HS&E Management System documentation e.g. Process Instructions, Workmanship Standards, Risk & COSHH Assessments etc. applicable to the Chemistry Laboratory work scope and to obey all HS&E rules and control measures To carry out routine and complex tasks with no supervision. Instruct and mentor less senior members of the team as appropriate Deputise for Principal Chemists as and when required Organisation of anechoic casting, liaising with Casting and Tiling Teams regarding chemistry support during pours and reporting of results Lead and motivate staff in relation to environmental radioactivity analysis of Primary Coolant and liaising with Healthy Physics regarding reporting and disposal Your skills and experiences: Essential: HNC, degree of equivalent qualification(s) relevant to the role Industry Experience Desirable: Completion of a Nuclear Chemistry Course 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 Engineer - Chemistry Team: This is an exciting opportunity to join our Chemistry Laboratories supporting our Submarine Build and Test & Commissioning functions for the Astute and Dreadnought Class platforms. You will be performing analysis on a wide variety of fluids, gases and materials, whilst maintaining nuclear safety and assurance for the Test and Commissioning function. 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.
Job title: Principal Engineer - Site Safety Case (Author) Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Filton, Frimley, Broadoak, Weymouth, or Brough (Hybrid working with occasional travel to Barrow-in-Furness when required) Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing: Deterministic nuclear safety assessment for build and commission of Dreadnought and future class submarines Authoring of nuclear safety cases including results of deterministic and probabilistic analyses of the submarine build and commission activities ALARP assessments of new and legacy facilities and equipment Definition, agreement, and implementation of safety case requirements Potential line management and development responsibilities for less senior team-members Management of internal and external interfaces, such as Engineering Authorities, Human Factors, regulatory bodies, MOD Your skills and experiences: Essential Degree level qualification in a relevant discipline (engineering or physical sciences) Previous experience in safety analysis and safety case production for high hazard industries Desirable Chartered engineer (or actively working toward this) desirable Previous experience working for a nuclear site and/or on the submarine programme Some relevant nuclear and/or safety degree programmes at these universities: Heriot-Watt, Aberdeen, Cranfield, Strathclyde, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham 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 Site Safety team: The site safety case team is currently around 30 strong and is growing and developing as we undertake the Dreadnought and Site Redevelopment Programmes. We are currently producing cases covering Astute and Dreadnought build and commission and have responsibility for Periodic Review of Safety. 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 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.
Job title: Project Professional - Delivery (Construction) Location: Barrow-in-Furness - On Site Salary: Circa £37,000 depending on experience What you'll be doing: Responsible for managing on-site contractors Development of health & safety safe systems of work to support delivery of construction works Supporting risk management processes Supporting in the development of sequencing and scheduling for the project Development of communications and reporting documentation to wider stakeholders Verification that quality standards have been met for constructions works Your skills and experiences: Essential: Previous experience within a construction environment in a Project role (i.e clerk of works) Experience in construction planning and processes Knowledge of health and safety legislation including CDM regulations Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Projects and PowerPoint Desirable: Construction Management qualifications Knowledge of electrical systems and legislation 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 Site & Facilities Major Projects Team: You will be joining a team of 11 responsible for the end-to-end process of delivery and modernisation of site and facilities across the site. You will have great exposure across the business liaising with the Safety, Engineering, Operations and Security teams working on multiple high-profile projects at a time. The team is relatively new, offering ample opportunities for growth and development. With ongoing projects and a stable workload, job security is a significant advantage. 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.
Job title: Engineering Manager - Nuclear Location: Barrow-in-Furness. 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: To develop and maintain safety commissioning management arrangements to deliver the Naval Reactor Plant To deliver a Safety Commissioning Schedule to enable safe delivery of the Naval Reactor Plant Assessing plant safety commissioning maturity for entry into subsequent build phases Facilitating the Reactor Plant build and commissioning delivery programme through innovative engineering solutions and problem solving To lead or support the resolution of safety commissioning challenges Advise and conduct Intelligent Customer duties regarding documentation, advice and services provided to the business relating to safety commissioning of the plant Produce the Safety Commissioning compliance and assurance reports to support the safety case Support the development of the team through mentorship and guidance Writing and presenting reports to communicate nuclear safety matters to a variety of internal and external stakeholders Your skills and experiences: Essential: Degree Qualified Engineering/Physical Science discipline; Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear, Materials, Chemistry, Physics Knowledge of the nuclear industry and Nuclear Regulations Previous exposure to Engineering Lifecycle Awareness of demonstrating safety commissioning a Nuclear plant Previous Nuclear plant experience Desirable: Proven technical report writing skills Presentation skills 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 Platform Nuclear Engineering team: The Platform Nuclear Engineering Department is a growing capability to accommodate the growing Nuclear Engineering demand on the business as the shipyard takes on an unprecedented challenge of delivering multiple classes of Naval Reactor Plant. The team covers activities ranging from design safety assurance, engineering/technical problem solving to practical innovation and improvement projects across the Engineering Lifecycle with a strong focus on the Build and Commission of the reactor plant. There is ample opportunity for professional development and career progression. 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.
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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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Online CVs or one-page websites are also excellent ways to showcase your skills and potentially link to your various projects.
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