13 contracts found in Bristol

Database Administrator - Business Intelligence as a Service   Contract: Permanent or 3 month rolling Location: Bristol   Outside of IR35 Description: We are growing and looking for an experienced Database Administrator join our talented Business Intelligence as a Service team. The Database Administrator will contribute to the operation, optimisation and development of our Microsoft SQL Server estate deployed across a combination of Cloud based and remote Physical infrastructure working as part of an on-site team at our client locations, with occasional travel required to our London and Sheffield offices. We are passionate about providing solutions to help improve the quality and efficiency of Public Services in the UK - come and join us.   About Methods Analytics: Methods Analytics provide strategic and operational intelligence concerning the activity, quality and safety of public services. Our team is comprised of highly qualified and experienced information and analytics specialists. Our primary specialism is the healthcare market in the UK, however, we also work with a wide range of public and private sector clients including Defence, Police, Local and Central government. Our work helps them base their decisions on comparable and transparent intelligence. We use a wide range of information sources and tools to ensure that our information is robust and evidence based, and we work closely with stakeholders and the public to understand the type of intelligence they need from us. We have a strong track record and are recognised as one of the pioneers and innovators in Open thinking within the UK public sector. We are passionate about providing impartial and pragmatic advice -we aim to reduce risk and create simple enabling structures to improve the quality and efficiency of the Public Sector in the UK. Our core capabilities include: Benchmarking and comparative analysis Interpretation and insight to develop a compelling narrative Business intelligence product and bespoke tool development Responsibilities: Operational Support of client Database and Reporting Servers hosted either in the Cloud (AWS, Azure) or on high performance physical hardware (multi-terabyte databases with billions records) Assist the Senior Environment Manager with design, development and deployment of new Cloud and/or on-site infrastructure. Take a leading role in the performance optimisation of client critical assets and processes such as our data warehouse, analytical processing and reporting systems Participate in the design and development of other core systems such as our data warehouses, and data transfer sub-systems Continue to improve our database operations in areas such as security, performance, automation, resilience and availability Continue to improve our development, testing and operational processes using tools such as Jira, TeamCity, Visual Studio and Redgate development tools Provide both operational and database development support to other teams within the company Requirements: Person Specification:   Key Skills:   5+ years ' experience with Microsoft SQL Server (i.e. 2012 - 2017) including operational tasks such as Installation, Configuration, Backup/Recovery, Security, Performance tuning and troubleshooting Minimum 2-3 years recent experience in systems administration tasks including Active Directory, Networking configuration and Remote Desktop Services Strong skills in T-SQL Development (including CTEs, Windowed/Table-valued functions) Some experience in ETL/data-loading development, specifically SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) Strong communication skills including written documentation Recent experience in working with strict IT Governance standards (e.g. ISO27001/2, GDPR, ITIL, PCI DSS) Experience of release management in SQL Server environment Must be able to pass SC clearance   Desirable Skills:   Familiarity with the deploying and operating of Cloud based infrastructure, preferably Azure Exposure to high performance database processing with large volumes of data Experience in other areas of SQL Server including SSRS, SQLCLR, R Services, dynamic SQL Working with sensitive or personal identifiable data Experience working with any of the following: Jira (Service Desk/Software), TeamCity, Redgate Toolbelt, tSQLt Prior use of other scripting or programming languages such as PowerShell or C#   Benefits: Contractor summer party   Good day rates

Acutest is a leading testing consultancy with an enviable portfolio of blue chip clients and consultants engaged on some of the most interesting and high profile projects taking place in the UK right now. We are looking for a Test Analyst to join us on one of the key projects we are working on at the moment. You will need to have full end to end testing experience. Good communication skills are a must as you will be involved in the requirements review for the workstream. You will be a hands on Test Analyst with experience working with third party suppliers, who has experience in preparing and running test scripts, logging and tacking defects. You will coordinate with other testers as well other test personnel on different products. You will be able to coach, guide and manage the customers on and throughout UAT. You will have a broad testing scope and have ideally touched on various phases of testing. Ideally you will have some experience testing in contact centres or marketing environments. Start Date: ASAP

Job Description DevOps Engineer (Contract) - Polecat Location: Bristol, UK Duration: 3-month period (possible extension up to 6 months) Polecat is looking for a results-driven DevOps Engineer with a strong background in AWS services, Kubernetes, Ansible and Terraform to assist with the migration and upgrade of our technical stack. The candidate will be hired on a contract basis for an initial three-month period, with the possibility of extending to six months if required. This is an exciting opportunity at a leading company within the cutting-edge sphere of Artificial Intelligence and Reputation. As the DevOps Engineer, you will be collaborating with other DevOps Engineers as well as the wider product team to work on provisioning new environments to AWS using the latest infrastructure as code, configuration management and container orchestration tooling. As such, a strong amount of expertise in Terraform, Kubernetes, Ansible and AWS cloud computing services is required. Responsibilities: * Leverage infrastructure as code/as a service to manage and optimise multiple cloud environments and scale systems to meet requirements * Design and streamline build/release procedures using CI/CD tools and methodology * Ensure the health and uptime of critical systems and applications with pro-active monitoring, analyzing metrics, implementing best practices, and strong troubleshooting skills * Develop and apply maintainable, well-tested automation scripting and code for configuration management. * Team up with DevOps and other teams in supporting application platforms in their production environments * Maintain and optimise a number of data stores and processing pipelines as part of ongoing work on ingestion and enrichment of collected data * Work on the ongoing virtualization of polecat applications and their deployment using container orchestration platforms Requirements * 5+ years experience in DevOps roles, Bachelor 's degree in Computer Science or related field * Extensive experience with container orchestration platforms (Docker Swarm, Kubernetes) * Background in AWS cloud compute services * Strong experience with configuration management tools (Ansible) * Knowledge of build/release/deploy software lifecycles (Jenkins, Git, CI/CD, Nexus) * Good scripting abilities (Bash/Python) * Practical experience with big data stores (Elasticsearch, Postgresql) and data processing pipelines (Apache Kafka, Kafka Streams) is a benefit * Passion and energy to work in a start-up, entrepreneurial, and fast paced environment. Benefits Flexible and casual office environment with option to work from home Dog friendly office! Great team environment - we 're here to help provide everything you need to be successful!

Job title: Contract 3m/6m Salesforce Developer Location: Bristol or London, flexible working *N.B Recruitment agencies please do not contact us at Lightful, we already have an exclusive agreement with an agency for both contract and perm** About Lightful At Lightful, we passionately believe that technology can play a key role in transforming the beyond - profit sector (charities, social enterprises and non profits). By applying the best of technology and latest innovations, we can help people doing good to do even more good. Our purpose is to strengthen relationships between people who want a better world and the great causes making it happen. Because we believe that through stronger relationships, we can all make more of an impact. We work across multiple areas and partner with a wide variety of inspirational charities and social enterprises. Lightful is ambitious and growing quickly. We are well backed by a group of passionate, socially minded investors, and have a 50-person team of smart, and equally passionate, individuals. We now have an opening for a Salesforce Developer to join our rapidly expanding Lightful Labs team. This role, which will involve working closely with Lightful’s senior clients, global foundations and charities, as well as the entire team. The role will be fast paced, varied, and rewarding. Lightful Beliefs and Values Our Beliefs and Values are integral to the Lightful culture. The Lightful Values are: To act with audacity while remembering humility To understand the importance of both listening and leadership To practice generosity whilst showing accountability These all lay on the foundation of respect and integrity The Lightful beliefs are: We believe technology is key to transforming the sector With simplified technology, we can make it easier for good people to support great causes We believe great causes deserve more help We’re committed to being the partner great causes deserve We believe people should get more from doing good We want people to feel more joy supporting the causes they care about We believe strong relationships are key We want to make relationships between good people and great causes and more meaningful Responsibilities Work on projects to develop new user features, update and constantly refining existing feature sets Build reusable code, components and libraries for future use Ownership of allocated tickets in sprint and including clarification, development and deployment within sprint timelines Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders to review other development work Key Skills Requirements. 3+ years of Salesforce development Certified to a minimum of Platform Developer 1 and nearing Platform Developer 2 certification Proficient understanding of custom development of Lightning components Proficient understanding of Apex code, Javascript and Visualforce Very experienced in Salesforce configuration, maintenance, installation of 3rd party apps Ability to own allocated tickets in environment within sprint with initial testing, raising Pull Requests, testing, and debugging, as well as managing timelines and producing technical documentation Experience in custom development of Salesforce communities Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, specifically GIT Experience presenting development work that you have completed Knowledge of web markup, including HTML5, CSS is a plus Experience integrating Salesforce.com with other external systems Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them Good understanding of Accessibility principles is desirable Experience participating in Agile Development Life Cycle methodologies Experience in working with Salesforce NPSP and HEDA packages and non profit processes is an advantage Personal qualities A creative thinker and problem solver A keen eye for component design and emerging trends Committed Salesforce developer who actively researches new Salesforce functionality Strong attention to detail Ability to multitask and prioritise since services may be required on different projects at the same time A self-motivated individual who can work well within a team-oriented environment as well as independently Willingness to learn and adapt to incorporate best practices outlined by the business Excellent team player with a positive, fun and can-do attitude

Database Administrator - Business Intelligence as a Service   Contract: 3 month rolling Location: Bristol Outside of IR35 Description: We are growing and looking for an experienced Database Administrator join our talented Business Intelligence as a Service team. The Database Administrator will contribute to the operation, optimisation and development of our Microsoft SQL Server estate deployed across a combination of Cloud based and remote Physical infrastructure working as part of an on-site team at our client locations, with occasional travel required to our London and Sheffield offices. We are passionate about providing solutions to help improve the quality and efficiency of Public Services in the UK - come and join us. About Methods Analytics: Methods Analytics provide strategic and operational intelligence concerning the activity, quality and safety of public services. Our team is comprised of highly qualified and experienced information and analytics specialists. Our primary specialism is the healthcare market in the UK, however, we also work with a wide range of public and private sector clients including Defence, Police, Local and Central government. Our work helps them base their decisions on comparable and transparent intelligence. We use a wide range of information sources and tools to ensure that our information is robust and evidence based, and we work closely with stakeholders and the public to understand the type of intelligence they need from us. We have a strong track record and are recognised as one of the pioneers and innovators in Open thinking within the UK public sector. We are passionate about providing impartial and pragmatic advice -we aim to reduce risk and create simple enabling structures to improve the quality and efficiency of the Public Sector in the UK.   Responsibilities: Operational Support of client Database and Reporting Servers hosted either in the Cloud (AWS, Azure) or on high performance physical hardware (multi-terabyte databases with billions records) Assist the Senior Environment Manager with design, development and deployment of new Cloud and/or on-site infrastructure. Take a leading role in the performance optimisation of client critical assets and processes such as our data warehouse, analytical processing and reporting systems Participate in the design and development of other core systems such as our data warehouses, and data transfer sub-systems Continue to improve our database operations in areas such as security, performance, automation, resilience and availability Continue to improve our development, testing and operational processes using tools such as Jira, TeamCity, Visual Studio and Redgate development tools Provide both operational and database development support to other teams within the company     Person Specification: Key Skills: 5+ years ' experience with Microsoft SQL Server (i.e. 2012 - 2017) including operational tasks such as Installation, Configuration, Backup/Recovery, Security, Performance tuning and troubleshooting Minimum 2-3 years recent experience in systems administration tasks including Active Directory, Networking configuration and Remote Desktop Services Strong skills in T-SQL Development (including CTEs, Windowed/Table-valued functions) Some experience in ETL/data-loading development, specifically SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) Strong communication skills including written documentation Recent experience in working with strict IT Governance standards (e.g. ISO27001/2, GDPR, ITIL, PCI DSS) Experience of release management in SQL Server environment   Desirable Skills: Familiarity with the deploying and operating of Cloud based infrastructure, preferably Azure Exposure to high performance database processing with large volumes of data Experience in other areas of SQL Server including SSRS, SQLCLR, R Services, dynamic SQL Working with sensitive or personal identifiable data Experience working with any of the following: Jira (Service Desk/Software), TeamCity, Redgate Toolbelt, tSQLt Prior use of other scripting or programming languages such as PowerShell or C#   Benefits: Contractor summer party Good day rates

Business Analyst / Senior Business Analyst - Contract Bristol Leading role across a major project OVO 's Business Analyst community is growing and we 're looking for a BA to join us! You will work closely with energy industry Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to uncover detailed technical and business requirements, and will become an SME in your own right by developing a deep understanding of the UK energy market. We are constantly looking to improve our processes and you 'll become a key member of the team, identifying opportunities for change. You 'll partner closely with project managers and product managers to deliver high quality outcomes for customers, and play an active part in shaping the evolution of our new processes. Your direct reporting line will be into our Projects & Change team, who will support your development within your specialist career path and give you access to a network of highly skilled BAs within OVO and our strong internal community. Learn more about us at ovoenergy.com/careers, and check out our Glassdoor reviews. We 're delighted we came 20th in The Sunday Times ' 100 best companies to work for 2017. Your objectives Champion a culture of continuous improvement Make the complex as simple as possible Ensure the quality of OVO 's projects and products What you 'll be doing: Ensuring that OVO always builds the best products and delivers the best solutions for its customers. Playing a leading role in project and product teams through precise requirement engineering. Translating business needs into technical requirements enabling development teams to develop solutions iteratively. Coaching exemplary business analysis skills to more junior colleagues to create a strong team who share knowledge across the department and the business as a whole. Working in a highly collaborative manner with in-house and third party developers throughout the implementation process. Leading on projects ensuring delivery to time, cost, and quality. Write (and facilitate the creation of) coherent user stories and acceptance criteria. Create visuals to meet the needs of the audience. (i.e. high-level conceptual visuals, low-level detailed visuals and everything in between) including being able to map end to end as-is and to-be states. Managing stakeholders at all levels of the organisation and ensuring the building of trusting relationships. Understand the tangible benefits of any change, challenge the value of a business case through effective questioning and understanding, and ensure the potential of an idea will be realised. We 'd love to hear from you if you have... 3+ years experience in a BA role on medium to large projects within an agile technical and business change environment (multiple workstreams, cross-functional teams, incremental deliveries) Completed two of the following (ideally): Scrum master / product owner training BCS Certificate in Requirements Engineering BCS Certificate in Business Analysis Practice Energy industry experience (advantageous) You 'll love working with us if you … Are passionate about working in a dynamic environment and responding to change Seek to understand the impact of change the opportunities change presents impact with the ability to provide recommendations Find new concepts easy to understand, and show the tenacity to keep asking until clarity is achieved Love developing talent in your colleagues Know your strengths, yet recognise there 's always more to learn from others OVO believes in fueling human progress with clean and abundant energy for all. We were set up to challenge the status quo: to be the good ones, always find a way, and build something great. We embrace simplicity, transparency, and treating people and our planet fairly. And we understand that attracting and keeping the best talent is key to our bright future, so our people will always share in our success. Our benefits are nice too. We celebrate diversity and value equal opportunity: the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We want to build a team which represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and we decide employment on the basis of merit and potential. So send us your resume . Ask lots of questions .

Role title: Project Manager / Senior Project Manager - Contract Location: Bristol Where in the world of OVO will I be working and what will I be doing? We are looking for an experienced Project Manager / Senior Project Manager to join OVO 's Projects & Change Team . You will have extensive experience of technical delivery and business change; you 'll back this up with formal training in change management; but most important you will have genuine talent and a passion for problem solving. You will keep multiple teams motivated and ensure that OVO achieves major strategic objectives. Project Managers at OVO work in and for every part of our dynamic and fast-growing business. The lifecycle of a project at OVO demands a truly agile mindset as well as the tools and experience to match. Project Managers who succeed at OVO are fast learners, build great relationships right from the off, understand when to dive into the detail and when to rely on expert team-mates. On top of that, they lead the practice of project management by example; demonstrating their experience and skills to the rest of the team. Your objectives: Take complete ownership of your project; delivering at speed but never compromising on quality; Bring the best of OVO 's wealth of talented individuals to mobilise highly effective delivery teams; Champion a culture of continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: End to end project management in a highly Agile environment Excellent Senior stakeholder management particularly at C-level Project kick-offs including success criteria definition In-life reporting and forecasting on project timings, cost, and scope Budget management in excess of £1m Risk and issue management Team management Benefits tracking and realisation Multiple supplier management and contract negotiation Business readiness and transition to a stable BAU environment We 'd love to hear from you if you... 3+ years experience of successfully managing medium to large projects, that includes the leadership of cross functional teams (such as multiple product teams) Excellent interpersonal skills, with both outstanding verbal and written communications An expert in Agile theory, principles and techniques, and experience with applying Agile to a variety of projects Significant experience of projects that include technical and business process change The ability to understand the detail, whilst maintaining a strategic view on the project parameters Experience of working within a dynamic and rapidly changing environment Strong knowledge of Energy utility processes and technologies (desirable) Flexibility and the ability to change focus quickly but not lose sight of what needs doing Ability to time-manage and prioritise workload The aptitude to go that extra mile for your customer Formal training and certifications in change management Leadership training and certification You 'll love working with us if you… Are passionate about working in a dynamic environment and responding to change Seek to understand the impact of change the opportunities change presents impact with the ability to provide recommendations Find new concepts easy to understand, and show the tenacity to keep asking until clarity is achieved Love developing talent in your colleagues Know your strengths, yet recognise there 's always more to learn from others Tell me a bit more about OVO … OVO believes in fueling human progress with clean and abundant energy for all. We were set up to challenge the status quo: to be the good ones, always find a way, and build something great. We embrace simplicity, transparency, and treating people and our planet fairly. We celebrate diversity and value equal opportunity: the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We want to build a team which represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and we decide employment on the basis of merit and potential.

Database Administrator - Business Intelligence as a Service   Contract: 3 month rolling Location: Bristol Outside of IR35 Description: We are growing and looking for an experienced Database Administrator join our talented Business Intelligence as a Service team. The Database Administrator will contribute to the operation, optimisation and development of our Microsoft SQL Server estate deployed across a combination of Cloud based and remote Physical infrastructure working as part of an on-site team at our client locations, with occasional travel required to our London and Sheffield offices. We are passionate about providing solutions to help improve the quality and efficiency of Public Services in the UK - come and join us. About Methods Analytics: Methods Analytics provide strategic and operational intelligence concerning the activity, quality and safety of public services. Our team is comprised of highly qualified and experienced information and analytics specialists. Our primary specialism is the healthcare market in the UK, however, we also work with a wide range of public and private sector clients including Defence, Police, Local and Central government. Our work helps them base their decisions on comparable and transparent intelligence. We use a wide range of information sources and tools to ensure that our information is robust and evidence based, and we work closely with stakeholders and the public to understand the type of intelligence they need from us. We have a strong track record and are recognised as one of the pioneers and innovators in Open thinking within the UK public sector. We are passionate about providing impartial and pragmatic advice -we aim to reduce risk and create simple enabling structures to improve the quality and efficiency of the Public Sector in the UK.   Responsibilities: Operational Support of client Database and Reporting Servers hosted either in the Cloud (AWS, Azure) or on high performance physical hardware (multi-terabyte databases with billions records) Assist the Senior Environment Manager with design, development and deployment of new Cloud and/or on-site infrastructure. Take a leading role in the performance optimisation of client critical assets and processes such as our data warehouse, analytical processing and reporting systems Participate in the design and development of other core systems such as our data warehouses, and data transfer sub-systems Continue to improve our database operations in areas such as security, performance, automation, resilience and availability Continue to improve our development, testing and operational processes using tools such as Jira, TeamCity, Visual Studio and Redgate development tools Provide both operational and database development support to other teams within the company     Person Specification: Key Skills: 5+ years ' experience with Microsoft SQL Server (i.e. 2012 - 2017) including operational tasks such as Installation, Configuration, Backup/Recovery, Security, Performance tuning and troubleshooting Minimum 2-3 years recent experience in systems administration tasks including Active Directory, Networking configuration and Remote Desktop Services Strong skills in T-SQL Development (including CTEs, Windowed/Table-valued functions) Some experience in ETL/data-loading development, specifically SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) Strong communication skills including written documentation Recent experience in working with strict IT Governance standards (e.g. ISO27001/2, GDPR, ITIL, PCI DSS) Experience of release management in SQL Server environment   Desirable Skills: Familiarity with the deploying and operating of Cloud based infrastructure, preferably Azure Exposure to high performance database processing with large volumes of data Experience in other areas of SQL Server including SSRS, SQLCLR, R Services, dynamic SQL Working with sensitive or personal identifiable data Experience working with any of the following: Jira (Service Desk/Software), TeamCity, Redgate Toolbelt, tSQLt Prior use of other scripting or programming languages such as PowerShell or C#   Benefits: Contractor summer party Good day rates

Floorwalker/Trainers - Bristol - Contract QA is a Learning and Training organisation. We are looking for a number of enthusiastic MS Office Floor walkers/Trainers support our clients during Windows 10/Office 365 desktop transformation programmes, in the Bristol and the South West. A priority of these roles are the ability to communicate to users the benefits of Windows 10. To support the users with post migration queries. Responsibilities will include: Supporting users at their desk Dealing with any 'How Do I...?' type queries Assisting users with completing post-implementation checks Guiding users on where to find the appropriate support they need Promote and encourage users to fully utilise new products to work remotely, share information and collaborate more effectively You must be an experienced Microsoft trainer/floorwalker with: Excellent working knowledge and experience of Windows 10 and Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Excellent knowledge of TEAMS, SharePoint, OneDrive, OneNote. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong problem solving skills. Must be a team player, self-motivating and self-sufficient Proven track record of providing technical assistance and troubleshooting issues relating to IT desktop refresh/transformation projects Must be flexible and prepared to travel Security Clearance Please submit up-to-date CV's showing appropriate experience and feel free to expand in a cover letter. NO AGENCIES NO TELEPHONE APPLICATIONS

Why i-confidential i-confidential offers a range of information security consulting services. We provide cost effective services to help our clients to clearly understand their information risks and develop their information and cyber security strategies. We deliver practical, understandable solutions to protect information. Our client base is expanding, and our clients are asking for an increasingly diverse range of services. One our large well-known Financial Services clients is looking for Security Architects to join their growing team on a contractual basis. Background Working within one our large Financial Services clients you will be providing security architecture expertise to a wider team, ensure that the controls being operated remain efficient and effective based on the Group's overall appetite for IT Security risk. Key accountabilities: Interpret high level infrastructure and architecture design documents. Produce low level security design documents, including infrastructure-focused technical diagrams. Provide security consultancy to projects whilst acting as SME for the governance processes and associated frameworks expected within the project delivery cycle. Adhering to architecture and design principles, standards, compliance requirements, and quality of design deliverables through planned design reviews. Evaluating and mitigating key architectural issues or architecturally significant changes. Providing early insight into key architectural decisions and risks associated with these upstream and downstream activities. Oversight of IT Security risk assessments for major control issues and gaps. Delivering resolutions to IT Security Scoping Issues. Identifying and defining solutions to the most critical IT Security incidents. Documentation of the appropriate security solution design for a given project. Skills and experience required Ideally come from a Financial Services and Cybersecurity background possessing experience of a wide range of projects and environments ideally with a strong understanding of current technology trends. End to end solution design experience and exposure to complex, customer focused environments would be an advantage Broad IT Security Architecture experience. Experience of technical leadership of IT Security in a large global organisation covering multi-platform and operations and IT programme delivery. Experience in resolving major IT Security breaches. Possess knowledge of some domain specific security solutions. For example: Application Security: App Testing, Open source controls, API Security Vulnerability, Compliance & Assurance monitoring Data Protection Controls - PKI, DLP, Rights Management Identity and Access Management (including): LDAP/Active Directory, Federation Operating Systems: Windows Server and Client, UNIX/Linux, Mainframe Practical experience and understanding of Azure and AWS would also be very beneficial. *Please note this role is inside IR35.

Business Analyst / Senior Business Analyst - Contract   Bristol   Leading role across a major project   OVO’s Business Analyst community is growing and we’re looking for a BA to join us! You will work closely with energy industry Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to uncover detailed technical and business requirements, and will become an SME in your own right by developing a deep understanding of the UK energy market.  We are constantly looking to improve our processes and you’ll become a key member of the team, identifying opportunities for change. You’ll partner closely with project managers and product managers to deliver high quality outcomes for customers, and play an active part in shaping the evolution of our new processes.  Your direct reporting line will be into our Projects & Change team, who will support your development within your specialist career path and give you access to a network of highly skilled BAs within OVO and our strong internal community.   Learn more about us at ovoenergy.com/careers , and check out our Glassdoor reviews . We’re delighted we came 20th in The Sunday Times' 100 best companies to work for 2017 . Your objectives   Champion a culture of continuous improvement Make the complex as simple as possible Ensure the quality of OVO’s projects and products   What you’ll be doing:   Ensuring that OVO always builds the best products and delivers the best solutions for its customers. Playing a leading role in project and product teams through precise requirement engineering. Translating business needs into technical requirements enabling development teams to develop solutions iteratively. Coaching exemplary business analysis skills to more junior colleagues to create a strong team who share knowledge across the department and the business as a whole. Working in a highly collaborative manner with in-house and third party developers throughout the implementation process. Leading on projects ensuring delivery to time, cost, and quality. Write (and facilitate the creation of) coherent user stories and acceptance criteria. Create visuals to meet the needs of the audience. (i.e. high-level conceptual visuals, low-level detailed visuals and everything in between) including being able to map end to end as-is and to-be states. Managing stakeholders at all levels of the organisation and ensuring the building of trusting relationships. Understand the tangible benefits of any change, challenge the value of a business case through effective questioning and understanding, and ensure the potential of an idea will be realised.   We’d love to hear from you if you have... 3+ years experience in a BA role on medium to large projects within an agile technical and business change environment (multiple workstreams, cross-functional teams, incremental deliveries) Completed two of the following (ideally): Scrum master / product owner training BCS Certificate in Requirements Engineering BCS Certificate in Business Analysis Practice Energy industry experience (advantageous)   You’ll love working with us if you … Are passionate about working in a dynamic environment and responding to change Seek to understand the impact of change the opportunities change presents impact with the ability to provide recommendations Find new concepts easy to understand, and show the tenacity to keep asking until clarity is achieved Love developing talent in your colleagues Know your strengths, yet recognise there’s always more to learn from others  

Role title: Project Manager / Senior Project Manager - Contract  Location: Bristol    Where in the world of OVO will I be working and what will I be doing? We are looking for an experienced Project Manager / Senior Project Manager to join OVO’s Projects & Change Team . You will have extensive experience of technical delivery and business change; you’ll back this up with formal training in change management; but most important you will have genuine talent and a passion for problem solving. You will keep multiple teams motivated and ensure that OVO achieves major strategic objectives. Project Managers at OVO work in and for every part of our dynamic and fast-growing business. The lifecycle of a project at OVO demands a truly agile mindset as well as the tools and experience to match. Project Managers who succeed at OVO are fast learners, build great relationships right from the off, understand when to dive into the detail and when to rely on expert team-mates. On top of that, they lead the practice of project management by example; demonstrating their experience and skills to the rest of the team.   Your objectives: Take complete ownership of your project; delivering at speed but never compromising on quality; Bring the best of OVO’s wealth of talented individuals to mobilise highly effective delivery teams; Champion a culture of continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: End to end project management in a highly Agile environment  Excellent Senior stakeholder management particularly at C-level Project kick-offs including success criteria definition In-life reporting and forecasting on project timings, cost, and scope Budget management in excess of £1m Risk and issue management Team management Benefits tracking and realisation Multiple supplier management and contract negotiation Business readiness and transition to a stable BAU environment We’d love to hear from you if you... 3+ years experience of successfully managing medium to large projects, that includes the leadership of cross functional teams (such as multiple product teams) Excellent interpersonal skills, with both outstanding verbal and written communications An expert in Agile theory, principles and techniques, and experience with applying Agile to a variety of projects Significant experience of projects that include technical and business process change The ability to understand the detail, whilst maintaining a strategic view on the project parameters Experience of working within a dynamic and rapidly changing environment Strong knowledge of Energy utility processes and technologies  (desirable) Flexibility and the ability to change focus quickly but not lose sight of what needs doing Ability to time-manage and prioritise workload The aptitude to go that extra mile for your customer Formal training and certifications in change management Leadership training and certification You’ll love working with us if you… Are passionate about working in a dynamic environment and responding to change Seek to understand the impact of change the opportunities change presents impact with the ability to provide recommendations Find new concepts easy to understand, and show the tenacity to keep asking until clarity is achieved Love developing talent in your colleagues Know your strengths, yet recognise there’s always more to learn from others

Job title: Contract 3m/6m Salesforce Developer Location: Bristol or London, flexible working **N.B Recruitment agencies please do not contact us at Lightful, we already have an exclusive agreement with an agency for both contract and perm** About Lightful At Lightful, we passionately believe that technology can play a key role in transforming the beyond - profit sector (charities, social enterprises and non profits). By applying the best of technology and latest innovations, we can help people doing good to do even more good. Our purpose is to strengthen relationships between people who want a better world and the great causes making it happen. Because we believe that through stronger relationships, we can all make more of an impact. We work across multiple areas and partner with a wide variety of inspirational charities and social enterprises. Lightful is ambitious and growing quickly. We are well backed by a group of passionate, socially minded investors, and have a 50-person team of smart, and equally passionate, individuals. We now have an opening for a Salesforce Developer to join our rapidly expanding Lightful Labs team. This role, which will involve working closely with Lightful’s senior clients, global foundations and charities, as well as the entire team. The role will be fast paced, varied, and rewarding. Lightful Beliefs and Values Our Beliefs and Values are integral to the Lightful culture. The Lightful Values are: To act with audacity while remembering humility To understand the importance of both listening and leadership To practice generosity whilst showing accountability These all lay on the foundation of respect and integrity The Lightful beliefs are: We believe technology is key to transforming the sector With simplified technology, we can make it easier for good people to support great causes We believe great causes deserve more help We’re committed to being the partner great causes deserve We believe people should get more from doing good We want people to feel more joy supporting the causes they care about We believe strong relationships are key We want to make relationships between good people and great causes and more meaningful Responsibilities Work on projects to develop new user features, update and constantly refining existing feature sets Build reusable code, components and libraries for future use Ownership of allocated tickets in sprint and including clarification, development and deployment within sprint timelines Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders to review other development work Key Skills Requirements. 3+ years of Salesforce development Certified to a minimum of Platform Developer 1 and nearing Platform Developer 2 certification Proficient understanding of custom development of Lightning components Proficient understanding of Apex code, Javascript and Visualforce Very experienced in Salesforce configuration, maintenance, installation of 3rd party apps Ability to own allocated tickets in environment within sprint with initial testing, raising Pull Requests, testing, and debugging, as well as managing timelines and producing technical documentation Experience in custom development of Salesforce communities Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, specifically GIT Experience presenting development work that you have completed Knowledge of web markup, including HTML5, CSS is a plus Experience integrating Salesforce.com with other external systems Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them Good understanding of Accessibility principles is desirable Experience participating in Agile Development Life Cycle methodologies Experience in working with Salesforce NPSP and HEDA packages and non profit processes is an advantage Personal qualities A creative thinker and problem solver A keen eye for component design and emerging trends Committed Salesforce developer who actively researches new Salesforce functionality Strong attention to detail Ability to multitask and prioritise since services may be required on different projects at the same time A self-motivated individual who can work well within a team-oriented environment as well as independently Willingness to learn and adapt to incorporate best practices outlined by the business Excellent team player with a positive, fun and can-do attitude