Are you an experienced D365 Business Central Consultant looking for the chance to step up, take ownership, and shape something of your own? This is a rare opportunity to join a small but ambitious D365 BC partner where you’ll lead from day one - driving delivery, shaping best practice, and helping build a successful consulting function from scratch.

If you feel limited in your current role and are ready for a hands-on leadership position with real influence, this could be the perfect next step. You’ll work closely with the Owner/Sales Director, so candidates must be based in the South of the UK and able to meet regularly.

If you’re ready to make your mark and build a high-performing BC practice, let’s talk.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM Technical Development Lead, Contract 6 months, Outside IR35, £550 - £600, Remote/Hybrid with 1 day per week in the office (South of England)

Are you a technical lead in Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE and available for a new outside IR35 contract?

A large organisation are going through a complex Dynamics 365 CRM CE implementation involving other bespoke modules, with a focus on Field Service, Sales and Customer Services. 

You will need to be a very experienced Technical Lead of Development lead in Dynamics 365 CRM. There is a team of 5 and an offshore team, however you wont be line managing internal stuff, but overseeing the third parties and off shore teams.  Your key role is being the technical lead for everything D365 CRM development.

This is an outside IR35 role, initially for 6 months.

If you are a D365 Tech Lead / Development Lead please apply.

A growing tech business is seeking a Dynamics NAV / D365BC Business Central Support Consultant to deliver high-quality support across NAV/BC and associated ISV add-ons. You’ll handle customer queries, troubleshoot system issues, manage SLAs, and support small implementations of tools such as Jet and Continia.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to NAV/BC support queries via phone, email, and remote access

• Analyse issues, investigate data, and provide resolutions

• Manage and prioritise support tickets to meet SLAs

• Support ISV installs (Jet, Continia) and assist with wave release updates

• Work with project teams on smooth customer handovers

• Stay current with NAV/BC features and best practices

What You’ll Need

• Strong experience supporting Microsoft Dynamics / D365BC NAV/BC

• Knowledge of ISVs such as Jet Reports, Continia, Spindle, Dime Scheduler, Zetadocs

• Preferably Microsoft Partner experience & MB-800 certification

• Accounting knowledge/background desirable

• Strong communication skills and customer focus

• Experience with SQL Server and remote access tools

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonus, 25 days holiday, pension, life assurance, healthcare plan, EV scheme, CSR days, enhanced family leave, and more.

A leading Consultancy is seeking a Senior NAV / D365BC Business Central Consultant to lead the scoping, design, and delivery of Business Central projects across a range of industries. This is a client-facing role involving full lifecycle implementation, functional design, integrations, presales support, and ongoing customer guidance.

What You’ll Do

• Lead end-to-end Business Central implementations

• Deliver onsite and remote consulting, configuration, testing, and training

• Support presales with demos and effort estimates

• Work with development teams on customisations and integrations

• Act as an escalation point and mentor within the team

• Manage client relationships throughout the project lifecycle

What You’ll Need

• Proven experience delivering BC/NAV solutions within a Microsoft Partner

• Strong functional expertise across BC modules (Finance, Sales, Inventory, Projects, Manufacturing, etc.)

• Hands-on experience with ISVs such as Jet Reports, Continia, Pryme/Progressus, Insight Works, Tasklet Factory

• MB-800 certification (preferred)

• Strong knowledge of finance processes and BC configuration

• Experience with integrations, SQL Server, data migration (RapidStart)

• Full UK driving licence & willingness to travel

Benefits Include

Competitive salary + bonus, 25 days holiday, pension, life assurance, healthcare plan, EV scheme, CSR days, enhanced family leave, employee discounts, recognition schemes, and more.

Business Development Manager – Cyber Security

£70-90k basic x2 OTE + Benefits 

Location: Home-based (North-East visits when needed)

A growing tech business is looking for a driven Business Development Manager to lead cyber security sales into the SME market. You’ll focus on winning new clients, building a strong pipeline, and delivering consultative, value-led sales.

What You’ll Do

• Generate and close new cyber security opportunities
• Hit monthly/quarterly targets
• Build and manage a quality pipeline
• Present solutions clearly and confidently
• Negotiate commercials and manage accurate forecasting
• Research target sectors and stay up to date on products
• Support smooth handovers to account management

 What You’ll Need

• Proven success in tech or managed services sales
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Experience selling to senior leaders/owners
• Commercial awareness and problem-solving ability
• Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities
• SME market experience a bonus

This is a home-based position with some in-person collaboration required, so candidates will need to live within commutable distance of the North East. To apply or for further information, please get in touch.

D365BC / Business Central Functional Consultant – Hampshire/Berkshire/Wiltshire

We are currently supporting a D365 Business Central client who have two new projects kicking off this month, with a further three to four expected to follow shortly. They’re looking for a strong D365 Business Central Functional Consultant who can lead end-to-end projects while also supporting pre-sales and helping close new business as part of an expanding programme.

A key requirement is solid D365 Business Central finance experience, including the ability to configure, set up, and optimise core finance modules.

This role offers genuine flexibility — available on a contract basis, outside IR35, with options ranging from 2 days per week through to full-time, depending on your availability. Initial contract length will be 3 months.

About the Role & Client Setup

• Work with manufacturing and distribution customers on D365 BC projects, with a particular focus on fabrication (steel fabrication/components)
• Must have strong finance experience within D365 Business Central, including full system setup
• Competitive day rate: £450–£500/day (Outside IR35)
• Ideally based in Hampshire, Berkshire, or Wiltshire
• Seeking someone hungry, hands-on, personable, and confident managing multiple projects

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, please apply and we will arrange a call to tell you more. It’s a fantastic opportunity to join a growing practice with strong long-term potential.

Project Manager 

Hampshire

3 month contract, extension likely

Immediate start, Outside IR35

Up to £850 per day

Talent Locker are supporting a confidential client seeking an experience Project Manager to lead and delivery highly complex and highly classified projects. This opportunity offers the Project Manager to take ownership of a major delivery workstream and contribute to a significant bid proposal within a secure environment.

• Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to ensure successful delivery across all project phases
• Manage project scope, cost control, performance metrics, and overall governance for complex engagements
• Develop delivery planning for a complex bid, including detailed scheduling, resourcing strategies, and planning documentation
• Provide clear reporting to stakeholders and design reporting for sophisticated proposals

To be considered, it is an essential requirement for candidates to hold current and valid MOD DV Clearance.

Other key experience we are looking for includes:

• Demonstrable experience delivering substantial complex projects with significant total contract value
• Strong background in IT Service Management (ITSM) across transition, operations/ run and service assurance 
• Proven experience delivering projects using SAFe Agile in Defence setting 
• Experience working at a very high classification level within Defence and working with Defence Primes and MOD
• Able to demonstrate strong capability in stakeholder management, risk management, governance, and financial oversight

Successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment

This opportunity is based in Hampshire and will operate a split location working arrangement.

To apply or to find out more, please send your CV to emma@talentlocker.co.uk

Principal Technical Architect – Secure Cloud / Defence – Farnborough / Hybrid – £120k - 140k

A rare opportunity to join in a senior capacity for a proven technical leader to define and deliver secure cloud architectures across high-assurance environments within the defence industry.

You’ll set the technical direction, lead a team of architects, and shape complex cloud strategies that underpin national security programmes. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can combine deep cloud expertise with architectural vision, stakeholder influence, and real delivery impact.

The Role

• Lead the design and direction of secure cloud and infrastructure solutions, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and compliance standards.
• Develop and maintain architectural patterns, governance, and technical roadmaps for large-scale, high-security environments.
• Mentor and guide technical teams, promoting consistent standards, innovation, and knowledge sharing.
• Act as subject matter expert across AWS, Azure, and GCP, including restricted and government offerings.
• Provide technical authority through full solution lifecycles, from design through to delivery and assurance.

You’ll Bring

• 10+ years in architecture or infrastructure leadership, with 5+ in secure cloud environments (defence, government, or critical national systems).
• Proven experience in shaping technical strategy and leading architecture teams.
• Deep understanding of secure cloud design, zero-trust models, and compliance frameworks such as NIST, DISA STIGs, and NCSC best practice.
• Expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code, containerisation (Kubernetes, OpenShift), and automation for secure cloud deployments.
• Strong knowledge of networking, encryption, IAM, and DevSecOps principles.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and bid support experience.

Desirable

• Cloud certifications (AWS / Azure / GCP Architect-level).
• Security credentials (CISSP or equivalent).
• Agile / DevOps / DevSecOps
• Prior experience in MOD, UKIC, or other defence domains.
• Contributions to thought leadership in cloud security or architecture.

Clearance

Applicants must have current Security Clearance and will require to be willing and eligible to obtain DV Clearance. 

System Administrator

Up to £55,000 | Permanent | Farnborough (hybrid flexibility)
National Security & Defence | Security Clearances required prior to start

Are you a system admin with Windows and Linux experience and want to keep critical systems reliable, secure, and up to date across multiple environments. Here, you’ll own monitoring, patching, and hardening workflows that underpin a high-profile programme.

This is working for a growing defence consultancy with extensive growth secured for the next few years, with lots of projects in the Defence Industry.

Core Focus

• Proactively monitor and triage alerts (Elastic
• Maintain resilient network connectivity across the estate
• Run vulnerability assessments (Nessus) and action SOC outputs
• Implement firewall upgrades and configuration changes
• Manage WSUS for controlled Windows patch deployments
• Maintain Linux repositories and oversee patching cycles (pre-prod → prod)

Essentials

• Proven System Administration in secure/enterprise environments
• Hands-on with Linux and Windows Server
• Patching at scale (WSUS, Linux repos) and firewall management
• Understanding of network protocols and core cyber security principles
• Familiar with Elastic monitoring, Nessus, and SOC workflows

If you take pride in clean operational execution and secure-by-default systems, this is a solid fit.

There are good corporate benefits and lots of career growth and opportunities going forward.

Successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment.

Contract (Security Cleared) Security Platform Engineer, Outside IR35 £550 per day, Farnborough

Outside IR35 contract role for a Security cleared Security Platform Architect, working on a large Defence project in Farnborough.

You will need active / current DV clearance. Sorry, but you cannot apply if you do not have active DV Clearance.

As the Platform Security Engineer you will play a key role in designing, deploying and maintaining secure, scalable infrastructure across hybrid environments. Expertise in Kubernetes is essential for managing containerised applications and ensuring operational resilience. Strong proficiency in Linux Bash scripting and Windows Administration is required to automate system tasks and maintain cross-platform stability.

The role also involves integrating and managing SecOps tooling, implementing and tuning EDR solutions for advanced threat detection and response, and leveraging log aggregators to centralise and analyse system and security data. This position demands a proactive engineer who can enhance platform security, streamline operations, and uphold stringent defence-sector standards.

Key Tech skills required:

• Kubernetes
• Windows Administration
• Linux Bash scripting
• SecOps tooling
• Log aggregators
• EDR solutions

Long project potential, outside IR35, initial 3 month contract, Farnborough.