Project Manager – Digital Innovation & Transformation 2 year fixed term contract

Southampton (Hybrid – 2 days per week on-site)
Up to £44,000 + Excellent Benefits & Pension

Are you ready to take the next step in your project management career? We’re looking for a Project Manager to join a forward-thinking organisation and deliver projects that drive real digital innovation and business transformation.

In this role, you’ll have the chance to work on exciting initiatives such as:

• AI pilots – setting up frameworks, testing, and evaluating outcomes.

• Innovation events – helping to design and run workshops.

• Business transformation projects – exploring how existing technologies can be expanded to solve organisational challenges.

You don’t need to be a technical expert, but you will bring:

• IT project management experience (essential).

• Strong organisational and communication skills.

• A proactive, problem-solving mindset.

• Agile project delivery experience (preferred).

• An understanding or appreciation of digital innovation and AI.

What’s on offer

• Salary up to £44,000

• Excellent holiday allowance and pension scheme

• Hybrid working – 2 days a week on-site in Southampton

• A collaborative environment with career development opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build their career in project management while making a direct impact on how digital technologies shape the future of business.

Apply today and play a key role in delivering innovation and transformation projects.

Major Incident and Change Manager – Defence & National Security
Location: Farnborough (Hybrid)
Salary: £75,000 + excellent benefits
Clearance: Must be eligible for UK SC clearance + UK Eyes Only (UKEO)

A growing consultancy working on high-profile defence and national security programmes is looking for a Major Incident and Change Manager to strengthen its IT Service Management capability. This is a pivotal role, combining structured change management with rapid, decisive leadership of major incidents in complex, secure environments.

You’ll be at the heart of keeping services resilient, ensuring incidents are resolved with minimal disruption, and changes are delivered in a controlled and visible way. If you want to work in a business where your decisions directly influence operational outcomes, this role offers the autonomy and scope to make a lasting impact.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading the response to all major incidents, ensuring timely investigation, resolution and communications to stakeholders
• Driving structured post-incident reviews, root cause analysis and tracking actions to completion
• Managing and chairing Change Advisory Boards in line with ITIL processes
• Ensuring risk and impact assessments are completed, approvals secured, and changes communicated effectively
• Maintaining an accurate change schedule and updating the CMDB to reflect the live environment
• Identifying and delivering service improvements across incident and change processes
• Supporting wider IT operations and cross-functional training to strengthen incident/change readiness

What you’ll bring

• Strong experience managing major incidents and driving change processes in line with ITIL best practice
• Proven ability to lead response teams in high-pressure environments
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills, including crisis comms to senior leadership and customers
• Experience running Change Advisory Boards and maintaining change schedules
• Ability to identify and implement continuous improvements in ITSM processes
• Organised, adaptable and resilient with a collaborative leadership style

Why this role?

• Work at the heart of a business delivering critical services to defence and national security clients
• Take full ownership of major incident and change processes in a growing, future-focused environment
• Hybrid working with modern tools, autonomy and direct access to leadership
• Excellent benefits including contributory pension, private medical, bonus scheme and strong investment in professional development

Product Manager – Digital Customer Journeys
£55–60k + Bonus + Private Medical + Great Benefits (Hybrid – offices in Bournemouth or London

Are you a product manager with expertise in digital e-commerce and customer experience design?
Can you work at a senior level to shape and deliver impactful digital journeys?

Working for an ever-growing global company where you can develop, progress, be mentored and mentor others. You will be joining a cross-functional team who lead the way in creating a best-in-class digital customer experience. You will be part of a friendly, professional and successful team.

Want to progress to a leadership position? This company are set up to help you grow and there is lots of people around you to help develop. There is a great benefits package on offer and the opportunity to continue and grow your career further.

Ultimately, you will lead the way in improving a key part of the customer journey, used by thousands of people, shaping and delivering features that release real business and customer value. You will manage the roadmap and backlog, facilitate design and ideation sessions, and collaborate with engineering, UX, research, and stakeholders to solve problems and deliver customer-first digital solutions.

Collaboration is key, with responsibilities including engaging with stakeholders to align on business requirements and product design.

Three key skills required:

• Strong background in digital e-commerce and customer experience design
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Ability to align product vision with business strategy and customer outcomes

Flexibility with working patterns and location are fine. You can work out of Bournemouth or London, in modern state of the art offices on a hybrid basis 2 days per week 

Really good benefits package with private medical, enhanced pension, bonus scheme and flexible working arrangements.

Join a team who love delivering the best-in-class digital journeys for their customers.

SOC Lead – Defence & National Security
Location: Farnborough (Hybrid)
Salary: £65,000 or £450 per day outside IR35
Clearance: Must be eligible for UK SC clearance and Sole British Citizen

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SOC Lead to take ownership of a high-performing Security Operations Centre working on critical defence and national security projects. You’ll lead day-to-day SOC operations, drive incident response, and mentor analysts to strengthen detection and response capability against evolving threats.

If you want to combine technical depth with leadership responsibility, this role offers both the challenge and the opportunity to shape how cyber resilience is delivered in secure environments.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading daily SOC operations, task prioritisation and shift management
• Acting as the escalation point for complex incidents and investigations
• Reviewing, tuning and enhancing detection rules, alerts and playbooks in SIEM/SOAR tools
• Providing mentorship and technical guidance to SOC analysts
• Driving post-incident reviews, root cause analysis and continuous improvement
• Conducting proactive threat hunting and supporting compliance/audit requirements
• Collaborating with wider IT/security teams to improve detection and response capability

What you’ll bring

• 3+ years’ experience in a SOC or security operations role
• Strong knowledge of incident detection, response and threat analysis
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, SOAR and endpoint detection tools
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and communication skills
• A degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
• Relevant certifications such as GCIA, GCIH, CEH or CompTIA CySA+ (desirable)

Why this role?

• Lead SOC capability on projects that truly matter in defence and national security
• Work in a future-focused environment with strong investment in cyber capability
• Hybrid working with modern tools and methodologies
• Excellent benefits including contributory pension, medical cover, bonus scheme and continuous learning opportunities

DSP Firmware Engineer – Defence Communications
Location: Peterborough (Hybrid – 3 days per week on-site)
Salary: £65,000–£80,000 + excellent benefits
Clearance: Must be eligible for BPSS & SC

Join a world-class engineering team at the heart of aviation safety. This is a great opportunity for a DSP Firmware Engineer to take ownership of technically complex projects that make a real-world difference in civilian and defence air traffic systems.

As part of a 50-strong engineering function, you’ll work across the full firmware development lifecycle—designing, implementing and validating embedded digital signal processing solutions for next-generation communication systems. If you want to work on cutting-edge systems, progress your career, and be part of something that truly matters, this could be for you.

What you’ll be doing
You’ll be designing and developing embedded firmware solutions for FPGA-based systems, applying Digital Signal Processing techniques to real-time communication challenges. Working closely with Test and Acceptance teams, you’ll support integration, validation and documentation efforts throughout the lifecycle. You’ll also contribute to design/code reviews and provide guidance to more junior engineers where appropriate.

What you’ll bring

• Strong academic background in a relevant technical subject (e.g. Electronics, Communications, Computing)
• VHDL/Verilog and C/C++ programming experience
• Experience with DSP techniques and SoC-based modular designs
• Understanding of firmware development processes, from simulation and testbench creation through to embedded implementation
• Familiarity with tools/libraries such as MATLAB, Python (NumPy/SciPy), GNU Radio or TensorFlow for DSP/ML integration
• Comfortable working in Linux and/or Windows development environments

Why this role?

• Be part of a company trusted by governments, airports and defence organisations worldwide
• Solve real-time DSP challenges that underpin global aviation systems
• Collaborate in a supportive, high-integrity team with long-term projects and career progression
• Work in a future-facing environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement

You’ll get 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, enhanced pension contributions up to 8%, private healthcare, a subsidised canteen, cycle-to-work scheme, and more. The flexitime system lets you bank an extra day off each month, and there’s a strong focus on continuous learning and development.

FPGA Firmware Engineer – Defence Communications
Location: Peterborough (3 days per week on-site)
Salary: £65,000–£80,000 + excellent benefits
Clearance: Must be eligible for BPSS & SC

Join a growing engineering team delivering critical communications solutions that keep air travel safe worldwide. This is a fantastic opportunity for an FPGA Firmware Engineer to take ownership of complex firmware projects for FPGA-based DSP systems used in advanced aviation communication products. You’ll be part of a team of around 50 engineers working across the full development lifecycle, from design through to testing and validation.

What you’ll be doing
You’ll design, develop, test, and document firmware for FPGA-based DSP applications. Working closely with the Test & Acceptance teams, you’ll support integration, test plan development, execution, and reporting. You’ll participate in design and code reviews, provide informal guidance to junior engineers, and contribute ideas within a collaborative environment.

What you’ll bring

• Strong academic background in a relevant technical subject (e.g., Electronics, Communications, Computing)
• Experience with VHDL/Verilog and C programming for FPGA firmware development
• Knowledge of communications systems, modulation techniques, and DSP principles
• Understanding of firmware/software design methodologies and the full product development lifecycle
• Familiarity with SoC modular designs and embedded firmware implementation
• Comfortable working in Windows and/or Linux development environments

Why this role?

• Join a future-focused engineering team recognised for their investment in people
• Work on cutting-edge FPGA firmware that supports vital global aviation communication systems
• Collaborate with a talented, supportive team on long-term projects with clear career progression
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a culture committed to continuous improvement

You’ll get 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, enhanced pension contributions up to 8%, private healthcare, a subsidised canteen, cycle-to-work scheme, and more. The flexitime system lets you bank an extra day off each month, and there’s a strong focus on continuous learning and development.

Senior Systems Engineer – Defence Communications

Location: Peterborough (Hybrid – 2–3 days per week on-site)
Salary: £55,000–£60,000 + excellent benefits
Clearance: Must be eligible for BPSS & SC

Join a growing engineering team working at the heart of global aviation safety. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer to play a central role in shaping and delivering world-class communications systems for defence, civilian and international clients.

You'll be part of a team of around 50 engineers and contribute to complex, high-integrity products that directly impact global air traffic systems. If you want to make a difference, work with brilliant people, and open long-term career paths – this is the place.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading full-lifecycle engineering – from requirements to verification and validation – across cutting-edge radio communication systems
• Collaborating with hardware and software teams to align on interfaces, architecture, testing and compliance
• Supporting robust engineering practice through the V-model, risk management and stakeholder engagement
• Helping drive system commonality and forward-thinking solutions across navigation, surveillance and RF systems
• Reviewing product and system requirements to break down into functional use cases and future enhancements

What you’ll bring

• A strong academic background in a relevant technical subject
• Deep experience across the full product development lifecycle in demanding, technical environments
• Knowledge of RF, electronics, communications systems and networking technologies
• Familiarity with VHF/UHF systems and secure, mission-critical applications
• Excellent stakeholder collaboration and a systems thinking approach
• Cyber security awareness in the context of embedded or communications systems

Why this role?

• Work on essential systems used by civilian and defence aviation worldwide
• Be part of a future-focused team that never stops innovating
• Accreditations that reflects the culture and career development offered
• Flexible working, high-trust environment, and long-term project pipelines mean stability and progression

You’ll get 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, enhanced pension contributions up to 8%, private healthcare, a subsidised canteen, cycle-to-work scheme, and more. The flexitime system lets you bank an extra day off each month, and there’s a strong focus on continuous learning and development.

Embedded Software Engineer – Defence Communications
Location: Peterborough (Hybrid – 3 days per week on-site)
Salary: £45-60k + Excellent Benefits
Clearance: Must be eligible for BPSS

Join a world-class engineering team at the heart of aviation safety. This is a great opportunity for an Embedded Software Engineer to take ownership of technically complex projects that make a real-world difference in civilian and defence air traffic systems.

As part of a 50-strong engineering function, you’ll work across the full embedded software lifecycle—designing, coding, testing and supporting high-integrity communication systems. If you want to work on cutting-edge systems, progress your career, and be part of something that truly matters, this could be for you.

You may be reading this and only have a couple of years’ experience – that’s fine, this role is not for someone that is senior and still on the upward path of learning, finding their feet and want a great place to continue their career.

What you’ll be doing
You’ll be developing embedded software for advanced radio and communication systems, covering architectural and detailed design, algorithm development, coding, debugging, and unit testing. You’ll support test and acceptance activities, prepare technical documentation, and contribute to design/code reviews. On smaller projects you may also act as the technical authority, supporting the Project Engineer to coordinate activities and ensure quality delivery.

What you’ll bring

• A few years’ experience in embedded software design and implementation
• Proficiency in C and/or C++ programming, with experience of Linux environments
• Exposure to Rust or Go (beneficial)
• Knowledge of modelling tools (e.g. Mathworks, MATLAB, NumPy)
• Understanding of VoIP and network protocols
• Eligible for BPPS (Basic security clearance)

Why this role?

• Work on essential systems trusted by civilian and defence aviation worldwide
• Be part of a collaborative team environment with long-term project pipelines
• Platinum-level Investors in People accreditation reflects the career development culture here
• Future-focused business where innovation and continuous improvement are part of the DNA

You’ll get 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, enhanced pension contributions up to 8%, private healthcare, a subsidised canteen, cycle-to-work scheme, and more. The flexitime system lets you bank an extra day off each month, and there’s a strong focus on continuous learning and development.

Data Governance Lead, London (Hybrid/Flexible), Outside IR35, £625 - £650 per day, initial 6-month contract.

Outside IR35 contractor required at fast-paced hospitality/retail company for a Data Governance lead to design and implement a robust data governance framework.

If you truly thrive in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment and enjoy building scalable governance practices that unlock the true value of data – please apply.

Role

Lead the design and delivery of a data governance framework, including ownership, standards, quality processes, and stewardship across IT and Operations. Embed governance into daily workflows through training and change management. Collaborate with Operations, IT, and Data Engineering to monitor and improve data quality. Implement and maintain a data catalogue and ensure regulatory compliance (GDPR).

You will need to bring structure and process to how data is collected, managed, and shared. Key to this will be to ensure integrity, consistency, and accessibility across teams.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in a data quality management and governance framework roles
• Worked in retail or hospitality type organisations that deliver at pace.
• Proven success delivering governance initiatives to IT & Operation teams in complex organisations.
• Strong knowledge of governance frameworks, catalogues, lineage, and metadata tools.
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills.
• (Preferred) Experience with cloud data platforms (Snowflake + dbt), data modelling, ETL/ELT, and hospitality/retail sectors.

If you are experienced in retail/fast paced businesses, and can deliver – please apply.

VMware Leader

Location: Farnborough (Hybrid – 2–3 days on-site)
Salary: Circa £100,000 + benefits
Clearance: Must be eligible for UK SC clearance

An established defence-sector consultancy is seeking a VMware Specialist to establish their VMware capability from the ground up. This is a senior, hands-on role with responsibility for setting direction, implementing best practice, and training a team to support long-term delivery.

Role Overview

• Designing, building and implementing a new VMware environment
• Defining best practice standards for VMware infrastructure in a secure setting
• Supporting integration with wider systems, networks and security frameworks
• Acting as the subject matter expert for VMware across the business
• Training, mentoring and developing internal staff to manage and support VMware solutions
• Producing technical documentation, guidance and training materials

Essential Experience

• Proven expertise in VMware design, implementation and administration
• Strong background in enterprise-scale virtualisation projects
• Ability to set up VMware capability in a secure or complex environment
• Experience creating documentation, standards and training resources
• Excellent communication skills and ability to mentor and upskill others
• Eligible for SC clearance

Desirable Experience

• Previous work in defence or government projects
• Familiarity with MOD or HMG security requirements and policies
• Broader knowledge of infrastructure, networking and secure system integration

Environment & Benefits

The role offers a highly competitive salary alongside a modern working environment in Farnborough, with hybrid working, professional development opportunities, a contributory pension scheme and a range of employee perks including on-site facilities and a supportive, collaborative team culture.