13 jobs found in Reading

Cyber Security Operations Manager Duration: 6 Month contract Contract Type: Inside IR35 Day Rate Location: Reading (Hybrid working – 2-3 days per week)   We’re looking for a Cyber Security Operations Manager to join us on an initial 6 month contract, who will be responsible for overseeing day to day Security Operations Centre (SOC) capabilities, including detection, threat and vulnerability management, and incident response. The role provides senior operational oversight, acts as a key point of contact for outsourced detection and response services, and ensures security operations processes are effective, mature, and continuously improving.   You’ll work hybrid from our Reading office (2 to 3 days per week).   Key Responsibilities   Security Operations & Incident Management • Manage the execution of Security Operations Centre (SOC) capabilities, ensuring the efficient and effective...

Solution Architect – Financial Consolidation & Reporting Duration: Initial 6 Months Location: Reading (Hybrid) Contract Type: Inside IR35 Day Rate   We’re looking for an experienced Solution Architect to play a key role in our finance transformation programme, shaping the future of Primark’s Group consolidation, reporting, analytics, and period‑end close landscape.   If you’re immediately available, comfortable operating in complex finance environments, and experienced with IBM Cognos Controller , Planning Analytics , and close‑governance tooling, this is a high‑impact opportunity.   What You’ll Do Own end‑to‑end solution architecture for Group consolidation, reporting, and close Translate finance, audit, and compliance requirements into governed solution designs Define as‑is, target, and transition architectures across Oracle ERP, PA, Cognos Controller, and downstream...

Solution Architect – Application Modernisation Duration: Initial 6 Months Location: Reading (Hybrid) Contract Type: Inside IR35 Day Rate   We’re looking for an experienced Solution Architect to join a major application modernisation programme, providing architectural leadership across a diverse portfolio of business applications. You’ll guide modernisation, migration, and rationalisation activity using recognised 6R frameworks , ensuring solutions are scalable, supportable, and aligned to enterprise standards.   What You’ll Do Own and govern solution architecture for a defined portfolio of applications Apply application modernisation patterns (6Rs) to validate and refine treatment approaches Define as‑is, target, and transition architectures , including integrations, dependencies, hosting, and platform considerations Shape approaches for SaaS, COTS, and subscription‑based applications (tenancy,...

HR Business Analyst Location: Reading or Dublin (Hybrid) Duration: Initial 6 Months Day Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35 if UK based)   No agency support required.   About the Role This role sits at the heart of a major global HR transformation programme. You’ll work closely with HR, Technology, and market teams to shape processes, define requirements, and support the rollout of new HR capabilities, including the implementation of a new Learning platform. It’s a great fit for someone who combines strong analytical discipline with hands‑on HR transformation experience and the confidence to lead their own workstream.   Key Responsibilities Lead end‑to‑end process and requirements definition for a defined HR workstream, ensuring clarity, alignment, and traceability. Partner with HR subject‑matter experts to capture, challenge, and refine business needs. Produce high‑quality process maps, user stories,...

Technology Project Manager – Oracle Retail Releases (Contract) Day Rate : Competitive Inside IR35 Location : Reading (Hybrid - 2 days per week) Duration : Initial 6 Months (with extension possible)   We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead the delivery of key workstreams within a large‑scale Oracle Retail Releases Programme. This role will oversee end‑to‑end delivery across a complex technology portfolio, working closely with Product Teams, Solution Architects, and our delivery partners to ensure successful, high‑quality outcomes.   The Role Oracle Retail sits at the heart of our IT systems landscape. You will manage the full lifecycle of a number of concurrent IT change projects within the Oracle Retail Releases portfolio, ensuring delivery against defined scope, timelines, budgets and quality standards.. You will be responsible for aligning various stakeholders and teams across the business, product teams,...

Programme Manager – Inventory Planning/Stock Optimisation Location: Reading (Hybrid, 2 – 3 days per week) Duration: Initial 6 months Contract Type: Inside IR35 Day Rate Travel: Occasional to Dublin and other locations   We’re looking for an experienced Programme Manager to lead a major transformation programme focused on inventory planning, forecasting, and stock optimisation with a strong preference for experience delivering enterprise‑scale planning solutions. This is a high‑impact role at the heart of our retail operations, shaping how we plan, move, and manage stock across a global footprint. If you thrive in complex environments, love driving clarity from ambiguity, and have a track record of delivering large‑scale retail technology programmes, this is your next challenge.   The Role You’ll take end‑to‑end ownership of a multi‑year programme to modernise and optimise our inventory planning...

CAFM Programme Manager Location: Reading or Dublin (Hybrid, 2–3 days/week on-site) Day Rate: Competitive Day Rate (Inside IR35) Duration: 6+ Months   Primark is embarking on a multi‑year transformation to select, implement, and embed a global CAFM (Computer‑Aided Facilities Management) platform , and we’re searching for an accomplished Programme Manager to lead this strategic change from inception to global rollout.   About the Programme This is a flagship initiative that will redefine how facilities, property, and operational teams manage a vast international estate. You’ll be at the helm of a complex, high‑visibility transformation, orchestrating technology, process, and organisational change across multiple regions.   The Role As the CAFM Programme Manager , you will take full ownership of programme delivery, from shaping the roadmap and governance to driving execution across selection, design,...

Whitebridge is seeking multiple Business/Product Analysts to support a range of initiatives across our client's Energy Markets portfolio. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring successful delivery of products, systems and migrations while working closely with Product Owners, Delivery Leads, Engineers and business stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead and drive requirements gathering across diverse workstreams, selecting suitable formats and methods. Translate business needs into clear, actionable plans for development teams. Facilitate core Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retros, demos) using Scrum or Kanban. Coordinate and collaborate with stakeholders across business and technical domains. Document AS-IS and TO-BE states, including system architecture, data flows and integration points. Support system migrations (including cloud and obsolescence upgrades) and solution transitions. Identify and recommend process or product...

Senior IT Service Delivery Manager Contract Reading - Hybrid   Assure service excellence. Enable secure, reliable enterprise IT services. The Senior IT Service Delivery Manager is responsible for ensuring the consistent, high‑quality delivery of MBNL’s enterprise IT services through strategic outsourced partners. Operating at the intersection of business priorities, technology strategy, and supplier delivery, you’ll hold Managed Service Partners to account for performance, security, and customer experience. This is a senior service leadership role requiring strong operational grip and commercial awareness. You’ll own service governance, performance insight, and escalation—while enabling the evolution of enterprise services to meet changing business and shareholder needs.   Why this role matters: Enterprise IT services underpin MBNL’s ability to operate, collaborate, and deliver for shareholders. This...

The Programme Manager will need to be able to define, in partnership with the relevant senior stakeholders, programme scope, benefits and business outcomes.  They will also need to coordinate any technology solution assessments, if required, and oversee commercial and procurement processes.  The Programme Manager will deliver the programme and/or project/s to the expected standards of time, quality and budget, including reporting of associated plans, risks and issues to Executive leadership. What you’ll be doing as a   Programme Manager Define and baseline the programme’s scope, plan and budget that will successfully deliver the business outcomes / objectives. Identify, engage and manage direct and indirect stakeholders appropriately in context of their role within the programme, up to and including Executive Director level. Identify and manage RAID items within the programme and escalate where appropriate Attend project initiation...

As an ERP Programme Governance & Assurance Lead you will manage the day-to-day operation of the ERP Programme from a financial & governance management perspective ensuring high quality delivery of PMO related services across planning, reporting, governance, controls, assurance, finance, business case and administrative support. This role will also support and control change across the programme and support the management of programme dependencies with the 3rd party vendors as well as other inter-programme dependencies within Thames Water. What you’ll be doing as an ERP Programme Governance & Assurance Lead Support with Finance tracking of programme such as the tracking of Programme budget including correct receipting of goods and ensuring POs are raised against orders Support Programme Director with governance cycle and reporting inputs. Oversee the production and quality assurance of portfolio and project reporting, ensuring data accuracy,...

IAM Implementation Solution Architect Location: Reading (Hybrid) - Minimum 1 day per week. Contract: Initial 6 Months Day Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35)   No agency support required.   The IAM Implementation Solution Architect will be responsible for creating, building, and launching a robust identity management system, including SSO, MFA, IGA, and PAM to safeguard user access and digital identities, alongside the System Integration partner. The role will involve converting business needs into technical frameworks in line with Primark process and governance, guiding the implementation process, and maintaining alignment with established security standards such as NIST and ISO.   Key Responsibilities include:   Solution Design: Create the Solution Blueprint and assist the SI in producing the high-level (HLD) and low-level designs (LLD) for IAM systems, incorporating authentication, authorisation, and...

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, improving processes and supporting a large HR function with reliable insights and quality metrics. You'll be working in a highly regulated, technical environment where accuracy, confidentiality and good communication are essential. The role blends HR reporting, HRIS support and hands on analysis to help the organisation understand its workforce data and make informed decisions.   SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks.  Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.    As an HR Data Analyst  your main responsibilities will be to: Extract, analyse, interpret and report...