ISR Recruitment

Role Description We are currently supporting a confidential public sector organisation in the search for an experienced Technical Architect (Azure) to join their technology function on an initial 6-month contract basis for a major central government project (Government Digital Services). This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the design and delivery of secure, scalable and resilient cloud architecture solutions within a highly regulated, mission-critical environment supporting nationally significant services. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across Azure cloud architecture, infrastructure modernisation and enterprise platform design, helping to drive cloud transformation, operational resilience and secure-by-design engineering practices across complex technology landscapes. - Design and deliver scalable, secure and highly available Azure-based architecture solutions - Provide technical leadership across cloud infrastructure, platform and application architecture initiatives - Support cloud migration and transformation programmes across enterprise environments - Work closely with engineering, DevOps, infrastructure and security teams to ensure successful technical delivery - Produce high-quality architecture documentation, standards and design artefacts - Ensure solutions align with governance, compliance and security requirements - Support Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation and cloud engineering best practices - Contribute towards technical assurance, governance and architectural review activities - Support resilience, disaster recovery and performance optimisation initiatives - Provide guidance on cloud-native services, containerisation and modern deployment approaches - Support issue resolution and technical decision-making across complex delivery programmes Qualifications - Strong commercial experience operating as a Technical Architect, Cloud Architect or Solutions Architect within Azure environments - Deep understanding of Microsoft Azure cloud services and enterprise cloud architecture - Experience designing secure, scalable and resilient cloud-based solutions - Strong understanding of Azure networking, identity and access management, security architecture, high availability and disaster recovery - Experience with Infrastructure as Code technologies such as Terraform, ARM Templates or Bicep - Knowledge of containerisation and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes/AKS - Strong stakeholder engagement and technical leadership capability - Experience operating within complex enterprise or regulated environments - Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Desirable Experience - Experience within government, healthcare or highly regulated environments - Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD and platform engineering practices - Exposure to Azure-native security and monitoring solutions - Experience with hybrid cloud or cloud migration programmes - Microsoft Azure certifications highly advantageous Requirements - The successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic level of security clearance before undertaking the assignment (around two weeks’ lead-time). Applications To learn more about this newly created opportunity consulting as an Azure-focused Technical Architect for an initial 6 month engagement, operating on a remote-working basis; please call and speak with Edward Laing here at ISR Recruitment on 07436 071 872 or please send through a copy of your latest online profile and/or CV (edward@isr.uk.com) for an immediate call back in the strictest confidence. Please contact Edward Laing here at ISR to learn more about our client and how they are leading the way in developing the next generation of technical solutions through innovation and transformational technology.

Role Description Our client based in the Education sector are looking for an IT Services Manager on a permanent basis. This is a senior operational role, responsible for ensuring consistent, high quality IT support for staff and students across multiple sites. - Manage IT Cluster Leads, the central Service Desk and procurement activity. - Ensure smooth business as usual delivery and continuous service improvement. - Work closely with the Head of IT and Infrastructure to translate strategy into effective operations. - Maintain strong relationships with academy and regional leaders. Qualifications - Experience in IT service management. - Strong leadership and management skills. - Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders. Requirements - Candidates must be able to pass an enhanced DBS check upon joining the organisation. - Leading company-wide IT service operations and BAU delivery. - Line managing Service Leads and the central Service Desk. - Owning incident, request, problem and change processes. - Managing IT procurement, assets and supplier relationships. - Acting as the key operational escalation point. - Driving service consistency, standards and continuous improvement. - Own the solution architecture, design and optimisation of operational IT systems. - Collaborate with Infrastructure and Governance Leads to ensure alignment with strategic and compliance requirements. - Maintain architectural documentation, system maps and operational workflows. - Own and oversee day-to-day IT service operations across the business. - Ensure SLA performance, ticket responsiveness and customer satisfaction targets are met. - Manage resourcing and workload distribution across the business based on demand. - Lead operational incident, request, problem and change processes (aligned to ITIL). Benefits - c£40,000 per year. - 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. - Pension (local government 22%). - Life Insurance, etc. Applications To learn more about our client and this great opportunity on offer working as an IT Services Manager based in Plymouth, Devon; please call and speak with John Noonan here at ISR Recruitment on 07719 919 860 or please email me a copy of your very latest CV (john@isr.uk.com) and I’ll call you back to discuss the role in more detail.

Role Description We are conducting a search for a Program Manager on behalf of a scaling SaaS organization developing AI-powered platforms within the intelligent mobility industry. They are looking to make a senior hire to sit above the Procurement, Applications Engineering and Project Management divisions, who will build a high-performing Customer Success function. You will take ownership of the operational aspects of post sales activities, liaising with internal and external stakeholders to standardized project delivery, set realistic customer expectations and drive deployment throughput. Qualifications - Proven experience in large scale project delivery/implementation management ($500K-$5M) - Track record of building and scaling operational teams, systems and processes, particularly around customer success and project delivery - Experience managing complex cross-functional stakeholders with the ability to challenge senior stakeholders and resolving conflicts - Strong project management expertise and structured delivery frameworks, with prior experience owning revenue linked delivery - Experience in hardware + SaaS or similarly complex delivery environments Requirements - A clear, consistent project management framework is in place and used across the company - Leadership has full visibility - no unexpected delays or last-minute surprises - Forecasting is closely aligned with what the team can realistically deliver - Client expectations are managed early and proactively, not reactively - Teams across Sales, Product, Delivery, and Customer Success are well coordinated and communicating effectively - There will be a noticeable drop in stakeholder frustration - Delivery runs with a steady, predictable rhythm - Handoffs between teams are smooth, with clear ownership at every stage - Margins are transparent and easy to track for every deployment Role and Responsibilities - Establish a single, end-to-end owner of the customer journey to unify Procurement, Engineering, and Project Management under one accountable structure - Aligning all teams around shared customer outcomes (on-time delivery, adoption, retention) rather than individual functional goals - Define clear processes, handoffs, and responsibilities to eliminate gaps and reduce friction between teams - Introduce regular cross-functional cadences and shared reporting to improve visibility, coordination and decision-making - Build continuous feedback loops from delivery and customers back into Product, Sales and Operations to drive ongoing improvement and scalability Applications To hear more about our client and this opportunity working as a Program Manager on a remote-working basis in USA; please call and speak with James Sample here at ISR Recruitment on (813) 252 1508 or please send me your latest resume (james@isr.uk.com) or online business profile for consideration. Please contact James here at ISR Recruitment to learn more about this exciting new role working at the heart of our client’s latest expansion plans.

Role Description Our client is on the lookout for a Health and Safety Manager to lead in the development and delivery of strategic plans and objectives across their framework for health, safety, environmental and quality management. Ideally, we are looking for an individual with experience working into roadside environments or experience dealing directly with National Highways, but other relevant backgrounds implementing policy into challenging environments will be considered. Qualifications - Able to maintain and continuously improve Quality Management Systems (QMS) in line with ISO 9001 requirements. - Proven ability to develop, write, and implement SHEQ policies effectively. - Skills in auditing and personnel management in managing health and safety metrics. - Excellent communication, engagement and leadership abilities. - Strong knowledge of relevant ISO standards (45001, 14001, 9001, 27001). - Relevant QHSE related qualifications (IOSH, NEBOSH, CQP, CQI, IRCA, etc.). Requirements - Ensure that all activities conducted are consistent with Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures. - Develop, write, and implement SHEQ policies to ensure compliance with legislation, industry standards, and client requirements. - Ensure that SHEQ Management systems are in place and oversee updates and improvements to the systems. - Provide expert SHEQ guidance to project teams, subcontractors and stakeholders. - Ensure that complete records are maintained for health, safety and environmental audits and inspections; and to ensure health surveillance records, accident reports and statistics are compiled, processed and recorded as required. Benefits - £60,000 to £70,000 per year (+ Car / Car Allowance) - Plus excellent company benefits package Applications To learn and understand more about the QHSE Manager role based remotely covering the Southern region of England; please contact James Sample here at ISR on james@isr.uk.com with a copy of your latest CV or call me on 07436 071 269 for more information. Please contact James here at ISR to understand more about how our client is growing their teams across a number of key areas and how you can become a part of their expanding business as they look to develop their capabilities further in the Transport Technology sector.

Role Description We are looking for a GIS / Geospatial Test Manager to lead the test strategy and delivery for the private and public beta phases of a major geospatial service within a leading governmental department for their ground-breaking Geospatial Enabling Programme. This role will be responsible for establishing and managing the end-to-end test approach across a complex, data-led, multi-platform environment spanning the entire government department and its ALBs. The successful candidate will lead testing, manage two testers, coordinate multiple platform teams, and support progression from private beta to public beta. Qualifications - Proven experience as a Test Manager in complex delivery environments. - Experience defining and delivering test strategy and execution across multi-team programmes. - Strong experience of functional, integration, end-to-end, UAT, operational readiness and non-functional testing. - Experience managing test environments, test data and defect management. - Experience producing test reporting and assurance outputs for governance forums and senior stakeholders. - Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments. - Hands-on familiarity with Jira, Azure DevOps, test management tools, API testing tools, GIS tooling and accessibility testing tools. - Experience leading or mentoring testers. Requirements - Strong experience of geospatial / GIS testing in data-centric environments. - Strong understanding of AGOL / ArcGIS Online - web map viewers / APIs / data models. - Spatial accuracy, data validation, permissions, interoperability and platform integration. - Experience testing data-heavy platforms, analytics products or map-based services. - Experience where data quality and validation are critical. Role and Responsibilities - Own the test strategy, plan and execution for private and public beta. - Define and manage test scope, environments, test data, governance and reporting. - Coordinate functional, integration, end-to-end, UAT, operational readiness and non-functional testing. - Define entry and exit criteria for private beta and public beta, aligned to project and GDS standards. - Manage defect triage, prioritisation and resolution tracking across delivery teams. - Coordinate testing across multiple platform teams and partners. - Support definition of service acceptance and live readiness criteria. - Ensure testing covers the solution, operating model, support model, onboarding and training. - Lead engagement with independent test specialists (e.g. Penetration Testing providers). Applications To learn more about this newly created opportunity consulting as a GOV.UK Test Manager for an initial 6 month engagement, operating on a remote-working basis; please call and speak with Edward Laing here at ISR Recruitment on 07436 071 872 or please send through a copy of your latest online profile and/or CV (edward@isr.uk.com) for an immediate call back in the strictest confidence.

Role Description You’ll join an experienced, collaborative consultancy team delivering greenfield, enterprise-scale digital services for high-profile public and private sector clients. This opportunity is ideal for a practical, adaptable Geospatial Full Stack Engineer who enjoys working across disciplines and solving complex problems and challenges that will have a real-world impact. - Collaboration sits at the heart of how our client operates, partnering closely with colleagues across Software Engineering, User-Centred Design, Delivery Management, Data Science and Live Services. - Technology-agnostic approach, focusing on choosing the right tools for each problem. - Regularly work with .NET, Java, Python, Node.js, AWS and Azure, providing scope to broaden skills and develop career across a range of languages and platforms. - Projects involve Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and open-source geospatial technologies, helping clients unlock the value of location-based data through mapping, spatial analysis and data-driven decision making. Qualifications - 3+ years’ experience in a Full Stack Engineering role - Strong development skills in .NET, Java or Python, alongside modern JavaScript frameworks/libraries - Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban, TDD) - Solid understanding of architectural and design patterns, including microservices and serverless - Hands-on experience designing and delivering solutions on AWS or Azure - Experience working with GIS systems or geospatial data, and familiarity with tools such as Leaflet, OpenLayers, QGIS, GeoServer, PostGIS, etc. - A collaborative mindset and experience working in multi-disciplinary teams Requirements - Experience working in a consultancy environment - Exposure to public sector projects - Familiarity with CI/CD tooling (e.g. Jenkins, Terraform) - Awareness of the Digital Service Standard and Technology Code of Practice, particularly in geospatial or public sector contexts Role and Responsibilities - Design and deliver high-quality solutions: building, enhancing and maintaining software, infrastructure and deployment pipelines that are robust, secure and scalable. - Work collaboratively across disciplines: partnering with Senior and Lead Engineers, Delivery Managers, Designers and Data Scientists to shape solutions, contribute to technical documentation and deliver against agreed plans. - Apply standards and best practice: follow established engineering approaches, contribute accurate technical estimates and proactively identify and escalate risks or issues. - Communicate clearly and build relationships: present ideas, prototypes and progress updates to stakeholders, while building strong working relationships with colleagues, clients and partner organisations. Applications To learn more about our client and to understand more about the fantastic opportunities they have delivering a large-scale transformation programmes, replacing legacy systems with modern, integrated solutions that will significantly enhance operational capability across critical services; please call and speak with Edward Laing on 07436 071 872 or email me a copy of your very latest CV (edward@isr.uk.com) and/or online business profile. Please contact Edward here at ISR to learn more about our client and how they are leading the way in developing the next generation of technical solutions through innovation and transformational technology.