Total 14 Information Technology job vacancies in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Role Over
We are seeking a Principal Technical Architect to join our client's growing technology team. This senior role is essential for guiding the organisation's technology strategy and involves direct reporting to senior leadership. The Principal Technical Architect will oversee a team of technical architects, ensuring the design and implementation of modern technology solutions that align with strategic objectives. Additionally, this role will serve as a deputy to senior management, participating in high-level discussions and decision-making processes.
Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Governance:
  
  • Chair the Design Authority, ensuring that architectural standards are upheld, and best practices are communicated across the organisation.
  • Supervise and mentor a team of technical architects, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and excellence.
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to enhance technology performance, availability, and reduce time to market.
• Architectural Development:
  
  • Lead the development and implementation of an Enterprise Architecture Practice (EAP), including policies, processes, and reusable design patterns to minimise technical debt and improve user experience.
  • Drive the creation of CI/CD (DevSecOps) capabilities, automating workflows to streamline transitions from non-production to production environments while ensuring security compliance.
  • Implement advanced cyber defence mechanisms to address active risks and establish a zero-trust architecture across platforms.
  • Oversee the transition to public cloud services, redesigning capabilities to leverage cloud-native features effectively.
• Technical Assurance & Engagement:
  
  • Provide technical assurance across multidisciplinary teams, addressing complex business and technical challenges effectively.
  • Engage in presales activities, designing solutions that meet client needs and presenting these solutions to stakeholders.
  • Act as the technical lead for bids and ITT submissions, ensuring proposals are comprehensive, competitive, and aligned with client requirements.

What you'll need to succeed

• Active SC or be eligible to undergo a high level security clearance e.g. UK Citizenship
• Relevant industry certifications such as ITIL, AGILE, TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to develop and implement technology strategies and policies that align with governmental standards.
• Project experience in designing: migrations to public cloud environments (particularly with M365 and AWS), automation of platforms/products/services, server/operating system/network technologies, and VMware virtualisation platforms (such as VCF, VCD, VSAN, and NSX).
• Familiarity with SASE architecture, as well as Cisco and Palo Alto technologies, is essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships across various disciplines and stakeholders.
• Proficient in documentation and time management, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly.
• A thorough understanding of cloud technologies, including experience with Microsoft 365 and AWS, as well as knowledge of security frameworks and best practices.
  

What you'll get in return

• 6-Month Contract
• £620 - 730 per day rate Outside IR35
• Hybrid work available at their Milton Keynes office

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Assistant Technical Officer

Department: Community Diagnostic Centre / Cardiology Outpatients

Band 2 £23,615 per annum

Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

We are excited to announce that Milton Keynes University have recently had a business case approved to expand our Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) cardiology and respiratory services. We are currently recruiting a number of roles, from Chief Physiologist to Driver, within the Medicine division and Estates department.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated flexible individual to join our team of experienced staff. Our Community Diagnostic Centre / outpatient cardiology unit provides patients with easy access to Cardiology diagnostic and interventional procedures these include electrocardiography (ECG), assisting with procedures, downloading, setting up and fitting of diagnostic electrocardiography and blood pressure monitors and all other aspects of patient's needs within the outpatient department.

You will be expected to work in all areas of the Community Diagnostic Centre / Cardiology outpatients. This busy unit is open Monday to Friday, working hours are variable between 08:00- 18:00 to cover the needs of the unit.

Interview: w/c 25.11.24

"An outstanding 92% stated that their role significantly affects patients and service users.“- NHS Survey, 2023

We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute

To assist physiologist and qualified nursing staff in providing high quality care by carrying out tests and procedures as required on the daily schedule.

To ensure the smooth running of outpatient clinics that run throughout the day. This will require the post holder to organise their own day to day work once given to them by nursing staff and physiologists.

The post holder will act under the direction and supervision of a trained physiologist or nurse.

For further information please contact either Rebecca Sherwin Senior Sister or Faye Moody Deputy Sister on 01908 996541.

MKUH staff scored highest for ‘I look forward to coming to work’ (NHS Staff Survey 2023).

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

· Perform tests and procedures on adults and children.

· To be competent in the use of observation machines for blood pressure, oxygen saturations and monitoring.

· Carry out routine observation, height, weight, ECG and BMI for clinics reporting any abnormalities to a senior staff member.

· Assist with clinics to ensure streamlined flow through the department, this will include designated responsibility for clinics by senior staff.

· To be fully knowledgeable of performing ECG’s, monitoring and departmental procedures.

· To set up and download 24, 48, 72 hr and 7 day ambulatory ECG monitors.

· To carry out venepuncture and cannulation as required.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details.

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.


This advert closes on Monday 18 Nov 2024

About The Role
EKFB is committed to improving lives, communities and the engineering and construction industry by providing sustained employment opportunities and being a good neighbour.


We’re looking to recruit a Technical Administrator to join our Interfaces team in Milton Keynes.

In this role we expect the successful candidate to monitor and govern the central database and engage with the wider EKFB Team to ensure plans and evidence are up to date. You will implement early engagement with owners to ensure commitments can be met and complied with factoring in funding requirements with the client.

You will work alongside the Work Package Managers to identify Undertakings and Assurances for their scope of works. You will also support with performance monitoring to ensure it is in line with our works information strategic plan, completing root cause analysis on key performance issues with regular reporting.

We'd also need you to support with any non-compliance investigations, ensuring the correct process is followed and updating all the relevant systems. You will also assist with creation of toolbox talks and lessons learnt from any non-compliance.

Administration will be required for our Sharepoint site as well as BIMXtra.

About The Candidate
Key Skills and Qualifications:

- Experience working in a similar role with similar values
- Excellent communication skills and negotiation skills
- Strong organisation and facilitation skills
- Ability to interpret complex technical information
- Ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

About The Company
EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies: Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall. All four partners have specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe’s latest high speed rail projects.
EKFB is proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood. Our scope of the works includes 15 viaducts, 5km of green tunnels, 22km of road diversions, 67 overbridges and around 30 million cubic metres of excavation. EKFB is committed to improving lives, communities and the engineering and construction industry by providing sustained employment opportunities and being a good neighbour, protecting the environment and the places we work.
If you would like to be part of our collaborative, enthusiastic and forward-thinking culture, then please apply today.
In return, we’re offering a competitive salary & benefits.
EKFB brings together international, market leading technical expertise. We have an industry leading track record of delivering major infrastructure projects, including Crossrail, the Millau Viaduct, Mersey gateway and the Bretagne-Pays de la Loire High Speed Rail link.
We are committed to, and strongly believe in, inclusiveness and equality of opportunity. Everyone who works with EKFB has a contribution to make; this is why we welcome applications from different backgrounds, experiences and abilities. Our aim is to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels they are able to be themselves. Please contact us if there is any additional support you might require making an application.
Please note your CV may be shared with joint venture partners on this project.

Pre-employment checks:

It’s worth remembering that we’ll undertake the relevant/standard employment checks if you’re successful in the selection process. This includes taking up your references, as well as checking your ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and your right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

NB. BPSS security clearance will be required (to be undertaken as part of onboarding process)
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Perform requested tests in accordance with laboratory Standard operational procedures (SOPs). Operate, clean, and maintain all automated analysers, incubators and, safety cabinets (including air-flow checks) in accordance with Health and Safety policy on daily and weekly basis. To prepare quality assurance checks on analysers or materials purchased or prepared in the department and maintain records. Identify clerical, technical and system errors apply corrective procedures. Reporting event and corrective action to Operational Biomedical Scientist / Senior Biomedical Scientist. Sample/QC/IQA booking in for all bench work received as part of the specimen reception team. Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details. We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology. By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

Assistant Technical Officer

Department: Microbiology

Band 3 £24,071 - £25,674 per annum

Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

Our Microbiology is a busy but friendly department processing over 220,000 specimens per year.



We are looking for a competent and versatile individual with a ‘can do’ attitude willing to learn new skills to join our team.



The successful candidate will participate in core laboratory duties including receiving and processing patient’s samples, equipment maintenance, answering telephone calls, managing laboratory waste disposal among other tasks.



Ideally, you will have GCSEs in Science, Maths, and English (grades A - C), or an NVQ level 3 in Pathology or equivalent clinical laboratory experience. In addition to this, you must also havegood communication skills, enjoy working individually or in a team and are physically fit and well (the role requires some lifting and handling tasks).



For more information, please contact Kalana Patabendige, Laboratory Manager or Rizalea Echaluse, Chief Biomedical Scientist on 01908 995781.



Please note: This post will not lead to a Trainee BMS post, nor the lab can support candidates wishing to complete their HCPC registration portfolios.



Interview: 11.12.2024



Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.

To be part of a team of Biomedical Support workers delivering technical, administrative, and clerical support services which ensure reliable, efficient, and effective service. Analysing and reporting on, blood, swabs, urines, faeces, and other clinical samples in the preparatory stages of microbiological analyses.



The post holder will communicate clearly and accurately with laboratory staff, clinicians, and work within any section of the microbiology department. Must carry out all duties in compliance with relevant national standards in line with Trust’s Data Protection Act policy.



Initial training will be provided to cover all sections of the lab including the waste management section, autoclaves, and handling deliveries/supplies.



In addition to working core hours, the post holder will be required to participate in the evening, weekend, bank holiday & night shifts (proposal under discussion) as part of their contractual hours.



MKUH staff scored highest for ‘I look forward to coming to work’ (NHS Staff Survey 2023).

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.


• Perform requested tests in accordance with laboratory Standard operational procedures (SOP’s).
• Operate, clean, and maintain all automated analysers, incubators and, safety cabinets (including air-flow checks) in accordance with Health and Safety policy on daily and weekly basis.
• To prepare quality assurance checks on analysers or materials purchased or prepared in the department and maintain records.
• Identify clerical, technical and system errors apply corrective procedures. Reporting event and corrective action to Operational Biomedical Scientist / Senior Biomedical Scientist.
• Sample/QC/IQA booking in for all bench work received as part of the specimen reception team.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details.



We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.


This advert closes on Thursday 14 Nov 2024

Apprentice Assistant Technical Officer

Department: Pathology

Band: Apprenticeship

Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

Our Pathology department is a busy but friendly department consisting of Specimen reception, Biochemistry, Blood transfusion, Haematology, Cellular pathology, Microbiology, Point of care and Mortuary.

We are looking for a competent and versatile individual with a ‘can do’ attitude willing to learn new skills to join our team as an apprentice.

In line with Apprenticeship Funding rules,please only apply for this role if all of the below factors apply to you.

You are 16 years old or over

You have resided in the UK or EEA for at least the past 3 years,

You can produce evidence of your Maths & English GCSE (or equivalent) qualifications,

You will not be in full time education at the point of starting this role

You have not previously undertaken a similar or higher qualification (E.g a degree in Biomedical Science)

Please bring your Maths and English certificates with you to interview, should you be invited.

If you are unsure of any of these, please email us on Apprenticeships@mkuh.nhs.uk, highlighting the role you are applying for and what your query is.

For more information, please contact Kalana Patabendige, Microbiology Laboratory Manager or Grant Barker, Blood sciences Laboratory manager on 019089 95830.

Interview date: w/c 18th November 2024

To apply, you must have evidence of maths & English GCSE passes (or equivalent), as well as a keen interest in Sciences. In addition to this, you must also have good communication skills, enjoy working individually or in a team and are physically fit and well (the role requires some lifting and handling tasks).

The successful candidate will participate in core laboratory duties including receiving and processing patient’s samples, equipment maintenance, answering telephone calls, managing laboratory waste disposal among other tasks.

Apprenticeship roles at MKUH are Fixed Term for the duration of the training. For this role, the Term is 20 months. For the first 12 months of the apprenticeship, you will be paid the national apprentice wage. From month 13 to the end of contract, you will receive the national pay vs your age. If successful vs all criteria, you will be offered a permanent, band 3 post with us.

The Apprenticeship programme will be delivered by our external NHS approved training provider. You will take part in interactive workshops and be assigned a tutor to support you throughout the programme, as well as receiving support from the MKUH Apprenticeship Team.

Please note: This post will not lead to a Trainee BMS post, nor the lab can support candidates wishing to complete their HCPC registration portfolios.

'MKUH staff scored highest for "We work flexibly" theme, scoring 6.86 out of 10.’(NHS Staff Survey 2023).

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

Technical
Perform requested tests in accordance with laboratory Standard operational procedures (SOP’s).

Operate, clean, and maintain all automated analysers, incubators and, safety cabinets (including air-flow checks) in accordance with Health and Safety policy on daily and weekly basis.

Laboratory informatics
To comply with local and national policies for the safe, secure, and confidential processing and storage of patient and other laboratory information.

Collect, receive, match, verify, label, and enter on as computer sample requests. Identify any errors for action e.g., mislabelled other failures of sample matching criteria. Report and record in accordance with standard operating procedure.

Administrative
To participate in effective stock control of reagents and consumables, by keeping a check on supplies and informing senior staff when orders must be placed.

Organise daily duties in the provision of a quality service.

General
Collect samples from pathology support area, wards and other departments if required.

Clean and maintain equipment and work areas.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.


This advert closes on Friday 8 Nov 2024

TechnicalPerform requested tests in accordance with laboratory Standard operational procedures (SOPs). Operate, clean, and maintain all automated analysers, incubators and, safety cabinets (including air-flow checks) in accordance with Health and Safety policy on daily and weekly basis. Laboratory informaticsTo comply with local and national policies for the safe, secure, and confidential processing and storage of patient and other laboratory information. Collect, receive, match, verify, label, and enter on as computer sample requests. Identify any errors for action e.g., mislabelled other failures of sample matching criteria. Report and record in accordance with standard operating procedure. AdministrativeTo participate in effective stock control of reagents and consumables, by keeping a check on supplies and informing senior staff when orders must be placed. Organise daily duties in the provision of a quality service. GeneralCollect samples from pathology support area, wards and other departments if required. Clean and maintain equipment and work areas. Please refer to the Job Description for further details We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology. By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

Search Consultancy are looking for experienced Part 2 PERI SYSTEM Scaffolders for an immediate start in Milton Keynes.

• Existing RC Frame structure
• 270m Flanks
• 230m Flanks
• 10 hours per day
• PERI SYSTEM scaffolding - accredited CISRS card preferred but valid experience with references will be considered
• Remedial works

Candidates will require:

• A valid CISRS card
• Own harness
• Own PPE
• Own tethered tools
• The relative experience with 'working at height'
• Checkable references

This position is for up to 8 week's.

Please call PETE at SEARCH CONSULTANCY on 07903 298 665.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

Spectr Infotech Ltd is seeking a skilled and experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to join our dynamic IT team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the performance, integrity, and security of our databases. They will be involved in planning, development, troubleshooting, and ensuring that data remains consistent across the database. This role requires proactive maintenance and optimization of database performance to support the company's growing IT infrastructure and projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Database Management:

Install, configure, and manage relational databases (such as Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, etc.).
Ensure databases are operating efficiently and meet company performance, availability, and security requirements.
Manage database storage, backup, and recovery solutions.

Performance Tuning:

Monitor system performance and database usage to optimize query response times and overall database performance.
Implement necessary changes and improvements based on performance analytics.

Security:

Ensure database security by setting up roles, permissions, and access levels.
Implement and monitor database access controls and ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
Perform regular security assessments and patching.

Backup & Recovery:

Implement and maintain backup solutions for database protection and recovery.
Perform routine database backups and restore operations in case of failure.

Data Integrity & Maintenance:

Perform data cleanup, migration, and transformation tasks.
Regularly audit databases to maintain data consistency, integrity, and accuracy.

Troubleshooting & Support:

Resolve database problems including recovery, database corruption, and performance issues.
Provide technical support to users and work closely with the IT team on database-related issues.

Database Design:

Collaborate with developers and IT staff to design and implement new databases.
Review and optimize database designs to improve performance and scalability.

Documentation:

Maintain comprehensive database documentation including configurations, processes, and procedures.
Create and maintain records of database performance reports, backups, recovery tests, and updates.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
3-5 years of experience as a Database Administrator.
Strong knowledge of database management systems (DBMS) like MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, etc.
Experience with performance tuning, query optimization, and database design.
Proficiency in backup and recovery processes, disaster recovery planning, and security protocols.
Familiarity with database monitoring tools and techniques.
Strong problem-solving skills, analytical abilities, and communication skills.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with cloud-based database solutions such as AWS RDS, Azure SQL, etc.
Knowledge of database automation tools.
Certification in database management (e.g., Oracle DBA, Microsoft SQL Certification).

Salary: Main Pay Range + Lift Schools Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional Lift School Benefits

Hours: Full Time

Contract type: Permanent

Start Date: January 2025

With you in our classrooms, we can change lives.

We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about their subject and dedicated to providing an excellent education for our students. The successful candidate will be comfortable delivering computing and digital literacy across all key stages 3 and 4.

Ready for your talents to be nurtured?

Come and play a vital role in ensuring our students receive the education they deserve. In collaboration with colleagues, you will deliver outstanding teaching to every child, in every classroom, every day. At our school, we ensure that you have the time and space needed to get on with what matters most - educating - so we remove as much administrative burden from you as possible.

We are looking for someone that has:

• QTS
• Experience in lesson planning, delivery, and assessment
• A passion for creativity and the ability to ignite curiosity in our students
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
• A commitment to creating a stimulating and inclusive learning environment

This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people

Sir Herbert Leon Academy is an 11-16 mixed comprehensive in Bletchley, Milton Keynes. The academy offers excellent learning facilities, especially in Sport and the Arts. It features a library, a theatre/cinema, and advanced IT teaching technology. Additionally, the school is equipped with a swimming pool and a fully furnished fitness suite

The role is due to commence January 2025. This is a full time, permanent position.

Closing date: Monday 18th November 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Design and Technology is viewed as a core component of a broad curriculum at The Arnewood School. At key stage 3 students study a range of activities leading them to make products in resistant and compliant materials. As well as a sound workshop experience, students also enjoy working with textiles and food. At key stage 4 and 5 students can specialise in a wide range of courses including 3D Design. Our BTEC construction course remains popular with students seeking employment in associated trades.

We are seeking an inspiring teacher of Design and Technology with a specialism in Textiles to join our team as we continue on our journey to providing an outstanding education for all learners whatever their ability.

Textiles has grown in popularity over the past couple of years and now has a very strong cohort of GCSE students. Textiles has a very large, exceptionally well equipped room along with an attached storage cupboard and a cutting room/fabric storage area. A heat press, kitchen area, array of embroidery/overlocking and sewing machines and a large number of mannequins means that students can work easily on garments or textiles based artwork. Strong links have been built with other departments in school and other textiles departments locally which have enabled students to share artist workshops and educational trips this year.

For Textiles you will need to be confident using/maintaining sewing machines preferably with experience of teaching textiles to KS3/KS4. You will be able to be part of a hard-working team which supports each other to be the best practitioners they can be and ensuring excellent outcomes for all of our students.

The successful candidate will demonstrate: -

• a passion for design technology and teaching with an excellent subject knowledge and pedagogical understanding
• they are an excellent classroom practitioner, who is experienced in teaching design technology at key Stages 3, 4 and, ideally 5
• the ability to help change, develop, motivate, challenge, support and inspire students of all abilities
• outstanding success at achieving consistently good results in textiles at least, at key stage 3 and key stage 4
• the ability to deliver after-school support and pre-exam intervention sessions as and when required to ensure the highest levels of achievement and attainment.
• the ability to create and facilitate highly challenging and engaging lessons
• high aspiration and expectations for all students and to lead this by personal example
• aspiration to progress their career in the future
• they are optimistic, positive, and cheerful.

What the school offers its staff

We offer: -

• well-considered professional development and a wide range of professional opportunities, including leadership development opportunities when the time is right
• excellent career progression opportunities given our strength in partnership working
• a supportive, committed and experienced team of design and technology specialists all appropriately trained
• sound mentoring for all new staff from an experienced senior team
• a challenging and collegiate workplace with a high level of professional autonomy in which people matter
• excellent accommodation, resources and funding

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Wycombe High School is seeking to appoint an inspirational Teacher of Textiles to join our highly motivated staff at our outstanding all girls' grammar school in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Applications will be considered from both qualified and unqualified teachers.

They should:

- hold a good honours degree in a relevant subject area

- Qualified Teacher Status is desirable, but not essential, as applications from unqualified teachers will be considered

- be a very good practitioner or, in the case of an ECT, very much on the way to this, is desirable

- excellent subject knowledge

- be adaptable and flexible; able to embrace and manage change

- be a confident user of IT to enhance teaching and learning

- a shared approach to problem-solving and achieving goals

- evidence of good relationships with young people and adults

What the school offers its staff

We are passionate about single sex education and the extraordinary benefits it brings our students and this has been acknowledged by The Sunday Times Parent Power: Wycombe High School has been voted 'Secondary School of the Year 2023'. Mental health and wellbeing are always high on our agenda, which has been acknowledged by the mental health charity Mind who have awarded us GOLD in their Wellbeing Index Awards in 2022-2023 and again in 2023-2024 for 'successfully embedding mental health into our policies and practices'. We are proud of the excellent teaching, care and guidance we offer, along with excellent facilities and the wide range of opportunities in and beyond the classroom. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, trustees, parents and visitors to the school to share this commitment. Wycombe High School has a long history of providing a high quality education for girls. We match the very best of the school’s traditions, with an ambitious vison, mission and strong core values. This means we are constantly developing and evolving our curriculum and facilities. We are never complacent and constantly strive to further build on our reputation as one of the best schools nationally and internationally.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Mobile HGV Technician vacancy

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: £20 - £24 per hour plus over time (Time and a half) and on call allowances which can take earnings above £70,000. On call works as follows:

• During the week is £20 per evening/night plus minimum two hours pay if called out plus £10
• Weekends is £75 per night plus two hours minimum pay if called out plus £10
• Bank holidays is £100 per night plus minimum two hours pay if called out plus £10

Working hours: TBC, either Monday to Friday 7am - 4:30pm or four days on 3 days off 7am - 6:30pm.

We are recruiting for a qualified Mobile HGV Technician to cover Milton Keynes an the surrounding area.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Mobile HGV Technician to join a great company and a great team that offers supportive training & promotion opportunities.

Benefits:

• Fully equipped van with tools and fuel
• Time and a half for over time
• Further training and progression to increase skillet and earnings
• Free MOT per year
• Health & well being programme
• Tool insurance

Mobile HGV Technician role:

• All levels of technical works; from general servicing and repairs to diagnostics.
• Complete HGV repairs to a high standard, adhere to manufacturer procedures and processes, become part of a team and mainly bring a high attention to detail.
• General maintenance & repairs.

Requirements Mobile HGV Technician:

• We are ideally looking for Level 3 qualification in HGV Maintenance, if you are level 2 or time served with at least five years of experience
• Full UK HGV driving licence (Class 1) preferable but not essential

If you have any further questions then please submit your application so we can discuss through the opportunity and your CV.
Please note all applications will be strictly confidential and we won't send your CV out without talking with you first.

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Octane Reference: OC19002

Consultant: Daniel Ford

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments

To support the delivery of a high quality, responsive and comprehensive Cellular Pathology service for the trust and its users. To be part of a team of Biomedical Support workers delivering technical and administrative support to ensure the provision of an efficient and effective diagnostic service. To work with the laboratory management and technical team to ensure compliance with regulatory standards including those of ISO 15189, the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) and screening programmes. Help the Cellular Pathology team to meet departmental and trust KPIs. To work safely in accordance with trust health and safety policy and departmental policies to deliver a safe, high-quality service for its users. To comply with clinical governance and risk management policies and ensure all mandatory training is completed in accordance with the trust guidelines. Please refer to attached Job description for further information. We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received. MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology. By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Upon commencing employment with the Trust,all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.