IT

Finance Manager

A start up business in one of the fastest growing areas of technology with significant financial backing is looking for a Finance Manager to join their team. This will be the first hire within the finance team so will be a very hands on and exciting role - please note that the business is also in the process of hiring a CFO with a view to that person starting in Q2 2025. The role is available on a hybrid basis (3 days per week initially at their offices in Marble Arch would be ideal but there may be some flex on this for an ideal candidate - the role will never be fully remote though). The role will focus on managing the company's financial operations and financial reporting, whilst maintaining financial discipline across the organisation. The Role As their Finance Manager you'll oversee the daily financial operations of the business, ensuring smooth and efficient financial management across multiple legal entities in Europe. In addition, you'll be responsible for the setting up and running of financial processes, reporting, and compliance, ensuring adherence to IFRS / UK GAAP (TBC but likely to be IFRS). Finance within the business is currently outsourced so you'll also act as the outsourced partner's internal liaison for the activities they continue to undertake in the short to medium term. You… To succeed in the role of Finance Manager you'll need to be fully qualified (any of ACA, ACCA and CIMA will be considered) and have experience of a similar and varied finance role. Ideally you'll have experience of IFRS and UK GAAP along with experience working across multiple countries and legal entities. Soft skills wise you'll need to be collaborative, have a strong attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a regularly changing start up environment. Salary and Benefits In return for your skills, you'll receive a salary, ideally, in the £60,000s although they can be flexible as finding the right person is the most important. Benefits wise there's a bonus of up to 12.5%, 27 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), private medical insurance and the company will double your pension contributions up to a 5% contribution from yourself. How to apply… This is an excellent opportunity to join a business at the early stage where you can have significant influence so if you're interested in being considered please email me your CV via the "Apply Now" button

IT

Senior Cyber Security Engineer

I'm looking for a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join a leading Defence organisation based at it's site in Warton, Carnforth. What you'll be doing: Day-to-day implementation and support to the Air Cyber service catalogue Ensure operation of each service in line with agreed process, policy and SLAs Development, delivery and ongoing operation of Cyber Services KPIs fed by analysis of service metrics, incidents and other related data sources Creation and collation of inputs into Air Cyber reporting Driving adoption of and adherence to policies and standards Delivery of cyber security consultancy into the Air Sector, covering all elements of the service catalogue Essential Skills: An understanding of emerging cyber requirements and cyber security threats A broad and comprehensive technical knowledge of IT infrastructure and technologies (with IoT knowledge being an additional benefit) Experience of working in an IT function and relevant field Experience in the management and delivery of key cyber security projects Experience of collaborating for success with key business stakeholders Experience managing and reporting project deliverables to senior management audiences Desirable Skills: Professional IT Security qualification such as Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) / Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) This is a hybrid-working role of 2-3 days per week required on-site and you MUST be eligible for security clearance (SC). The salary is £55,000 to £60,000 plus an excellent benefits package.

IT

Test Engineer

I'm looking for multiple Test Engineers to join an award-winning Cyber Security Solutions business based in Lutterworth, Leicestershire. They design, develop, implement and maintain cutting-edge software solutions for their clients in the following sectors: Aerospace & Defence, Energy & Utilities, Finance & Banking and UK Government. They are looking for Test Engineers with a couple of years commercial experience to join their existing highly skilled Software Test team. Required Skills & Experience: Experience working to a test plan and functional specification Execution of test scripts Experienced working in an Agile environment, advocating agile principles Understanding and working in accordance with ISO 9001 standards Familiarity with common development tools (SVN, Jira, Jenkins, etc.) Experience of automated testing tools e.g. TestComplete or similar Experience working with XML Experience working with SQL Experience of configuring Windows Client, Server and Networking Knowledge of BDD Exposure to Mobile technologies an advantage Exposure to smartcard technology, PKI and LDAP directories an advantage Knowledge of the Cyber Security industry an advantage The role is hybrid-working of 2x days per week on-site and you MUST be eligible for security clearance (SC). The salary is £30,000 to £40,000 plus benefits.

IT

Software Engineer

I'm looking for multiple Software Engineers to join an award-winning Cyber Security Solutions business based in Lutterworth, Leicestershire. You will be part of a highly skilled software development team that designs, develops, implements and maintains cutting-edge software solutions for it's clients in the following sectors: Aerospace & Defence, Energy & Utilities, Finance & Banking and UK Government. They are looking for Software Engineers with a couple of years commercial experience developing Native Applications for Windows Desktop. Required Skills & Experience: Experience of designing, developing, deploying and supporting Windows desktop applications using C#.NET Experience of developing Windows Applications using WPF & XAML Experience of IOC, DI, Unit tests, TDD, BDD, Mock Frameworks Knowledge of Microsoft Fluent Design System Experience designing for accessibility Experience of consuming C#.NET web services, SOAP and RESTful The role is hybrid-working of 2x days per week on-site and you MUST be eligible for security clearance (SC). The salary is £40,000 to £45,000 plus benefits.

Defence & Aerospace

Salesforce Lead Developer

Salesforce Lead Developer Remote with ocassional travel to Leeds £102.87 an hour Umbrella OR £89.30 an hour PAYE Inside IR35 6 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Leeds. The role is mainly remote with occasional travel to Leeds. The Salesforce Lead Developer has leadership responsibilities and is accountable for driving developing and delivery complex Salesforce solutions, in collaboration with the rest of the development and test team. The Salesforce Lead Developer works with stakeholders, both leadership and subject matter experts, to build a holistic view of the Salesforce strategy and architectural roadmap and ensures that the business and IT are in alignment. Working in an agile scrum team, the SFTL will need to be comfortable working in agile methodologies, as the team practices Agile Scrum. Knowledge: Extensive hands on knowledge, experience of Salesforce declarative programming techniques and administrative features Extensive hands on knowledge, experience of Salesforce coding language (APEX, Triggers, Batch Apex, LWC) Experience in Data modelling Experience in managing CI/CD process Extensive knowledge of Salesforce, Sales Cloud and sales processes Good understanding in Service Cloud is good to have Knowledge of Integrations, 3rd party integration tools, ETL with Salesforce is good to have Skills: Excellent leadership skills Strong communication and presentation skills Ability to think strategically Proven resilience, calm under pressure Proven experience to build, manage and foster a team-oriented environment Experience to drive process change. Great team player Qualifications: Extensive Experience of working in a similar role or environment. Relevant vocational qualifications or equivalent experience of working within Agile Methodologies Salesforce certifications beneficial For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply.

Technology

EC&I Design Engineer

A leading Defence organisation is seeking an E,C & I Design Engineer to join them on a permanent basis based out of Leicester. As an EC&I Design Engineer, your role within the Design Consultancy function is paramount. Engage in the development and modification of C&I designs, equipment, and facilities, with a specific focus on life extension activities. Navigate the design lifecycle meticulously, ensuring compliance with stringent Design & Safety processes and technical governance. Key Duties: - Conduct thorough analysis to capture and understand project requirements comprehensively. - Drive the development of designs, encompassing the creation of detailed drawings and documents. - Draft precise specifications that serve as the foundation for project execution. - Produce documentation, essential for the commissioning phase, ensuring seamless project integration. - Provide oversight, addressing technical queries and managing any deviations from the design to maintain project integrity. - Play a pivotal role in the implementation phase by offering valuable technical guidance throughout the manufacturing, installation, and commissioning processes. Key Experience and Qualifications: - Previous experience in developing control and instrumentation systems - Familiarity with diverse electrical instruments and their applications - Awareness of regulations, legislation, and standards relevant to Electrical Engineering - (BS7671) - Proficiency in generating electrical engineering drawings and technical documentation - Proven background in following the design lifecycle The salary on offer is up to £60,000, coupled with 28 days holiday, contributary pension scheme, life assurance plus more additional opt in benefits. If you are interested in this position, then please reply to this email with an up-to-date CV or call direct on 0161 905 7916. If this role isn't of interest to you, but you know of someone who could be - JAM operates a referral scheme. You can earn yourself £200 in vouchers for the successful placement of a candidate you give us.

IT

Finance Manager

A start up business in one of the fastest growing areas of technology with significant financial backing is looking for a Finance Manager to join their team. This will be the first hire within the finance team so will be a very hands on and exciting role - please note that the business is also in the process of hiring a CFO with a view to that person starting in Q2 2025. The role is available on a hybrid basis (3 days per week initially at their offices in Marble Arch would be ideal but there may be some flex on this for an ideal candidate - the role will never be fully remote though). The role will focus on managing the company's financial operations and financial reporting, whilst maintaining financial discipline across the organisation. The Role As their Finance Manager you'll oversee the daily financial operations of the business, ensuring smooth and efficient financial management across multiple legal entities in Europe. In addition, you'll be responsible for the setting up and running of financial processes, reporting, and compliance, ensuring adherence to IFRS / UK GAAP (TBC but likely to be IFRS). Finance within the business is currently outsourced so you'll also act as the outsourced partner's internal liaison for the activities they continue to undertake in the short to medium term. You… To succeed in the role of Finance Manager you'll need to be fully qualified (any of ACA, ACCA and CIMA will be considered) and have experience of a similar and varied finance role. Ideally you'll have experience of IFRS and UK GAAP along with experience working across multiple countries and legal entities. Soft skills wise you'll need to be collaborative, have a strong attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a regularly changing start up environment. Salary and Benefits In return for your skills, you'll receive a salary, ideally, in the £60,000s although they can be flexible as finding the right person is the most important. Benefits wise there's a bonus of up to 12.5%, 27 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), private medical insurance and the company will double your pension contributions up to a 5% contribution from yourself. How to apply… This is an excellent opportunity to join a business at the early stage where you can have significant influence so if you're interested in being considered please email me your CV via the "Apply Now" button

Engineering

Data Analyst

Data Analyst Filton Based £30.86 an hour Umbrella OR £26.79 an hour PAYE Inside IR35 12 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Filton. A data analyst / developer is required to work within a Planning environment to advise and assist in the construction of reports and dashboards to benefit a diverse range of stakeholders. The successful applicant will help accelerate the development of a BI project that will bring stakeholders together, offering fresh insights and transforming the decision-making processes within a complex Project Planning and Reporting environment Typical duties include (but are not limited to): The toolset being utilised is anticipated to be Microsoft PowerBI but skills in alternative toolsets e.g. Tableau; will be considered and knowledge of 'back-end' database query languages will also be advantageous. Report Development: Design, develop, and maintain interactive and insightful Power BI reports tailored to meet the specific needs of a diverse range of defence stakeholders. Data Integration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather, transform, and integrate data from various sources, including planning systems and engineering data sources. Data Modelling: Develop robust data models to ensure efficient data storage, retrieval, and analysis within Power BI using DAX. Performance Optimization: Implement optimizations to enhance overall responsiveness, ensuring that the user experience is satisfying. Custom Visuals: Leverage Power BI's capabilities to create custom visuals and incorporate advanced analytics to provide deeper insights. Data Governance: Establish and enforce data governance policies, including data validation, security and access controls to maintain data integrity and confidentiality. Automation and Scheduled Reporting: Advise on how automated data refresh schedules and distribution of reports might reduce manual effort and ensure timely access to critical information. User Training and Support: Provide training and support to end-users, enabling them to effectively utilize Power BI for data exploration and reporting. Knowledge: Proven experience in developing dashboards and reports in PowerBI or similar, ideally within a complex integration planning scenario. Knowledge of planning processes and defence industry-specific knowledge is a plus. Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential. Data sources are not highly complex, so detailed SQL knowledge is not considered essential. However the applicant will have the freedom to advise how more complex techniques could benefit the scenario. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and interpretation of stakeholder requirements. Information Gathering Pride in quality of work Diplomacy and Influencing skills Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computing, Data Analytics or Project Management would be considered highly beneficial. For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply.

IT

Senior Data Engineer

Are you an experienced Data Engineer familiar with data extraction and modelling? Do you have SQL, Tableau and/or PowerBI skills? If so the following permanent role might be for you… My client is a privately owned business which operates in the scrap recycling sector who are looking to expand their talent with the addition of a Senior MIS Developer to work from their head office in Warrington (hybrid working available). As a Senior MIS developer you will lead a team of MIS developers in designing, developing, testing and implementing the MIS solutions required by the Group. Reporting to the MIS Manager you will be expected to liaise with developers, business analysts and directly with members of the business to ensure quality, timely deliveries of MIS solutions in accordance with expectations. The successful candidate will ensure that all MIS solutions produced meet department guidelines for framework, security and performance. You will have a deep understanding of the products you are working on ensuring that new developments do not compromise the continuity of any product currently in place. You will be responsible for: Providing accurate estimates of development timescale from user stories presented by the business analysts Breaking down user stories into manageable tasks and ensure tasks are delegated to appropriate developers within your team Raising any issues, blockers and concerns to your managers and the business analysts in charge of the product you are working on Ensuring further development of existing systems does not compromise the continuity of the existing system in place. Thoroughly testing the MIS reporting that you and your team have developed to ensure that positive, negative and continuity tests are passed Providing 2nd line support for issues raised via the ServiceDesk which impact your products You will have: At least 5 years proven commercial development experience in SQL At least 2 years proven commercial development experience in Tableau, PowerBI Demonstrable commercial experience working with automation technology (pipelines, adf, synapse pipeline etc) to run a large sale reporting suite. Demonstrable commercial experience of working with Cloud based MIS solutions Experience with large sets of data (10's or 100's of millions of records) Ability to import data from multiple sources (File based, from source database, from Excel spreadsheets, from streams etc) - both full reload and incrementals Proven, demonstrable experience of working in agile environments using a modern development management solution (for example Jira or Azure Devops) The package: * You'll receive a very competitive salary (please get in touch for details on this) and other benefits including pension, 25 days' (plus bank holidays). In addition there are other non-tangible benefits including a commitment to training, development and career development.

IT

Senior MIS Developer

Are you an experienced MIS Developer? Do you have SQL skills? If so the following permanent role might be for you… My client is a privately owned business which operates in the scrap recycling sector who are looking to expand their talent with the addition of a Senior MIS Developer to work from their head office in Warrington (hybrid working available). As a Senior MIS developer you will lead a team of MIS developers in designing, developing, testing and implementing the MIS solutions required by the Group. Reporting to the MIS Manager you will be expected to liaise with developers, business analysts and directly with members of the business to ensure quality, timely deliveries of MIS solutions in accordance with expectations. The successful candidate will ensure that all MIS solutions produced meet department guidelines for framework, security and performance. You will have a deep understanding of the products you are working on ensuring that new developments do not compromise the continuity of any product currently in place. You will be responsible for: Providing accurate estimates of development timescale from user stories presented by the business analysts Breaking down user stories into manageable tasks and ensure tasks are delegated to appropriate developers within your team Raising any issues, blockers and concerns to your managers and the business analysts in charge of the product you are working on Ensuring further development of existing systems does not compromise the continuity of the existing system in place. Thoroughly testing the MIS reporting that you and your team have developed to ensure that positive, negative and continuity tests are passed Providing 2nd line support for issues raised via the ServiceDesk which impact your products You will have: At least 5 years proven commercial development experience in SQL At least 2 years proven commercial development experience in Tableau, PowerBI Demonstrable commercial experience working with automation technology (pipelines, adf, synapse pipeline etc) to run a large sale reporting suite. Demonstrable commercial experience of working with Cloud based MIS solutions Experience with large sets of data (10's or 100's of millions of records) Ability to import data from multiple sources (File based, from source database, from Excel spreadsheets, from streams etc) - both full reload and incrementals Proven, demonstrable experience of working in agile environments using a modern development management solution (for example Jira or Azure Devops) The package: * You'll receive a very competitive salary (please get in touch for details on this) and other benefits including pension, 25 days' (plus bank holidays). In addition there are other non-tangible benefits including a commitment to training, development and career development.