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With over three decades of experience in the tech sector, we continually adapt to the ever-changing needs of our clients. We&rsquo;ve worked with over two-thirds of the world&rsquo;s leading companies, placing thousands of tech experts, from software engineers and data scientists to CIOs and CDOs.

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We&rsquo;re Harvey Nash, and we build amazing technology and digital teams.&nbsp;There are very few recruitment companies that offer the in-depth knowledge, network and enviable track record that comes from being totally dedicated to working in technology for over three decades. Our relationships with individuals and organisations span years and it is this intimacy with the technology sector that enables us to be so effective.

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We are delighted to provide bespoke talent solutions across Higher Education. Here&rsquo;s some examples of the academic institutions we&rsquo;re currently working with:&nbsp;

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From senior appointments through to recruitment and project solutions we are experts in&nbsp;technology talent.&nbsp;
There are very few recruitment companies that offer the in-depth knowledge, network and enviable track record that comes from being totally dedicated to working in technology for over three decades. Our relationships with individuals and organisations span years and it is this connectivity with the technology sector that makes us so effective.

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<div>We&rsquo;re Harvey Nash, and we build amazing technology and digital teams. There are very few recruitment companies that offer the in-depth knowledge, network and enviable track record that comes from being totally dedicated to working in technology for over three decades. Our relationships with individuals and organisations span years and it is this intimacy with the technology sector that enables us to be so effective.</div>

Why choose Harvey Nash as your independent Direct Sourcing Curation Partner?

From global enterprises to SMEs, we work with amazing clients all over the world to find you the best IT jobs in the market today. Here’s an example of some of the companies we’re working with at the moment.

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"At Lancaster University you will join an IT team whose technical excellence and ability to deliver is unparalleled. Our community of people are determined to deliver outstanding customer experiences, rooted in the latest technology, as we transform our University through our ambitious digital strategy. This is a very exciting time to join us, as we deliver a new five-year Digital Strategy, with the core aim being, Digital at Lancaster to be recognised as a global leader in Higher Education. IT Services play a pivotal role in this transformation. Our digital strategy will allow us to use data as a strategic asset, make use of emerging AI technology, drive new levels of security and sustainability, transform global experiences, and deliver sector-leading personalised user experiences. We’re ready to build our team with innovative and ambitious people, who can join our fun, friendly and inclusive teams. If you are looking for a role that allows you to grow and develop your excellent technical skills to change the world through education, research and sustainable action, then come and join us."

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"I’m excited to welcome new team members with a wide range of skills, experiences and backgrounds who will be able to lead, support and guide the next phase of our transformational development.With such a wide-ranging programme we have lots of opportunities available. We are a collaborative and engaging team, always learning new things that can improve the products and services that we deliver. You’ll bring capability and enthusiasm to support our ambitious vision, with a desire to make a real difference at all levels of skills and experience. We’re really excited to encourage people to join us to develop a sustainable and diverse team while supporting your professional and personal development.I look forward to receiving your application."

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We are delighted to provide bespoke talent solutions across the breadth of public sector. From academic institutions to local authorities we understand the unique challenges and intricacies to deliver and retain exceptional technology talent. Here&rsquo;s some examples of the organisations we&rsquo;re providing our public sector recruitment to:

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We understand that people are the core of technology, not just 'services or solutions'. For over 30 years, we have been finding the best technology talent for our clients, using every possible method. Today, our expertise goes beyond recruitment, as we offer a wide range of solutions to help you solve any talent problem. Whether you need executive search, contracting, outsourcing, or innovative partnerships, our expert recruiters will advise and implement the best solution for your business.&nbsp;Have a vacancy you need support with - simply click on the button and get started or explore our recruitment solutions below.

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From global enterprises to SMEs, we work with amazing clients all over the world to find you the best IT jobs in the market today. Here&rsquo;s an example of some of the companies we&rsquo;re working with at the moment.

We are always on the lookout for talented individuals like yourself. Your CV has been sent to our team of consultants who will review and reach out if they identify a role that matches your skills and experience.

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"At the University of Leeds you will be joining an incredible community of people determined to make a difference, whether that be through providing inspiring student education, supporting University operations or contributing towards innovative research. It is a very exciting time to join us, our ambition is to become a global leader in the use of digital technologies, data and digital approaches to support student education, global lifelong learning, research and innovation.IT Services plays a critical part in that ambition and we’re delivering two significant and far-reaching programmes that will modernise our technology and improve our cyber security capability. In our annual review you can see just some of the significant progress we’ve already made – now we’re ready to grow our team further and we’re looking for talented individuals to join our fun, friendly and inclusive team."

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Hi, I&rsquo;m Richard and I&rsquo;m a Principal Consultant for our Financial Services practice based in London.
I focus largely on CTO, CPO and COO Verticals within the Fintech, Banking and Financial Services Arena. Supporting with Retained Executive Search and Selection, Specialist Hires, Multi Hire Projects, SOW Solutions, Contract and Permanent Contingent Recruitment.&nbsp;
My main ambition is to produce some positive results on new business, grow existing accounts and support the team around me to contribute to a successful practice.&nbsp;
Outside of work I am a keen sportsman and play golf when I can. I also enjoy watching England Rugby, Cricket and Chelsea Football Team. I am also trying to learn South Korean!&nbsp;
The best piece of advice I&rsquo;ve ever been given is, &ldquo;A narrow focus brings big results.&rdquo;

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Are you an experienced Software Developer looking for your next opportunity?This is a great opportunity to work with a large, well‑established UK fintech organisation.You'll join a Systems Development team supporting core business functions. The team builds and maintains bespoke internal applications and works closely with stakeholders to improve systems and processes.As a Systems Developer, you will:<ul><li>Develop and enhance bespoke corporate applications</li><li>Provide BAU support for internal systems, ensuring timely and accurate resolution of issues</li><li>Analyse system issues and identify trends and improvements</li><li>Work collaboratively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders</li></ul>What we're looking for:<ul><li>Experience with C#, .NET, SQL and Azure</li></ul><ul><li>Background supporting and developing live business applications</li><li>Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills</li><li>Confident communicator with the ability to work collaboratively</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Blazor WebAssembly</li><li>PowerShell</li><li>Power BI</li></ul>This is a 12‑month fixed‑term role with hybrid working, offering a competitive salary. If you are detail‑focused, proactive and comfortable delivering practical, fit‑for‑purpose solutions, we would love to hear from you.

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Senior Data Engineer - Manchester/Leeds (Hybrid, 2 days a week in) - £60K-£70K<div>We're partnered with a multidisciplinary digital consultancy team who are expanding their Engineering function with talent Cloud Data Engineers. </div><div>This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex data challenges, building scalable data platforms, and working closely with architects, engineers and stakeholders to deliver systems that are secure, reliable and genuinely useful.Required skills:<ul><li>4+ years' experience in Data Engineering-related roles</li><li>Strong experience in Python</li><li>Strong experience in Major Cloud providers, ideally AWS</li><li>Experience working with Data Lakes/Warehouses/Meshes</li><li>Strong experience with Snowflake, DBT and Terraform</li></ul>Bonus points if you have experience working for Consultancies or working on Public Sector / Government projects! ** Please note, you must be able to work full time in the UK, we can't offer sponsorship for this role** </div> <div class="devyce"><div id="overridesModal" class="modal-overlay remove-all-styles hidden"><div class="modal-container remove-all-styles"><div class="modal-header remove-all-styles"><div class="devyce-logo-modal remove-all-styles"><img class="devyce-icon-modal remove-all-styles" src="chrome-extension://inpjhnjfkjaibkkpcdhibhiccnndljnf/assets/imgs/logo.svg" alt="" /></div></div><div class="modal-body remove-all-styles"><form id="settingsForm"><div class="form-group remove-all-styles"><label for="toNumber">To</label> <input id="toNumber" name="toNumber" type="text" /></div><div class="form-group remove-all-styles"><label for="fromNumber">From</label><select id="fromNumber" name="fromNumber"></select></div><div class="form-group remove-all-styles"><label for="recordToggle">Record</label><div class="toggle-switch"><input id="recordToggle" class="hidden" name="recordToggle" type="checkbox" /><div id="toggleSliderOuter" class="toggle-slider-outer remove-all-styles"> Yes No </div></div></div></form></div><div class="devyce-modal-footer remove-all-styles"><div class="footer-checkbox remove-all-styles"><input id="alwaysUse" class="remove-all-styles" name="alwaysUse" type="checkbox" /> <label class="remove-all-styles" for="alwaysUse">Always use these settings</label></div><button id="saveBtn" class="btn-primary remove-all-styles" type="submit"> </button></div></div></div></div>

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AI Prompt Engineer - 12 Month Contract - Outside IR35 Role Description:Harvey Nash's Pub Sec client are seeking an AI Prompt Engineer to design, develop, and optimise prompt-based solutions for AI systems.This role will design and optimise AI prompts for extracting data from forms, fine-tune models for accuracy, automate end-to-end workflows, and manage production deployments. The ideal candidate will ensure robust, scalable, and secure AI solutions that streamline document processingThe initial focus of the role will look at building on exiting solution to extract structured data from various forms and documents. This role combines expertise in natural language processing (NLP), prompt engineering, and workflow automation to enable accurate and efficient data processing. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prompt Design &amp; Optimisation:</li></ul><ul><li>Develop and refine AI prompts to accurately extract data fields from structured and semi-structured forms.</li><li>Test and iterate prompts for different document types and languages to maximize accuracy and reliability.</li><li>Ensure prompt development is reusable and scalable across different use case scenarios</li><li>Work closely with developers, data scientists, and business analysts to align solutions with business needs.</li><li>Fine-tune AI models to improve performance across diverse document types and languages.</li></ul><ul><li>Workflow Automation</li></ul><ul><li>Develop automated pipelines for document ingestion, data extraction, and validation.</li><li>Integrate AI solutions with OCR tools and enterprise systems for seamless processing.</li></ul><ul><li>Deployment &amp; Support</li></ul><ul><li>Manage deployment of AI solutions into production environments.</li><li>Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and provide ongoing support.</li></ul><ul><li>AI Model Integration:</li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate with data scientists and developers to integrate prompt-based solutions into existing AI/ML pipelines.</li><li>Ensure compatibility with OCR tools and document processing systems.</li></ul><ul><li>Data Quality &amp; Validation:</li></ul><ul><li>Implement validation logic to ensure extracted data meets quality standards.</li><li>Work with QA teams to identify and resolve extraction errors.</li></ul><ul><li>Research &amp; Innovation:</li></ul><ul><li>Stay updated on advancements in prompt engineering, LLMs, and document AI technologies.</li><li>Experiment with new techniques for improving extraction performance and reducing manual intervention.</li></ul><ul><li>Collaboration &amp; Documentation:</li></ul><ul><li>Partner with business analysts to understand form structures and data requirements.</li><li>Document prompt strategies, workflows, and best practices for internal knowledge sharing.</li><li>Document guidance to support deployment approach and ongoing support and maintenance activities</li></ul> Required Skills &amp; Qualifications<ul><li>Strong understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs) and prompt engineering principles.</li><li>Experience with document AI, OCR technologies, and data extraction workflows.</li><li>Proficiency in Python or similar languages for automation and integration tasks.</li><li>Familiarity with APIs and cloud-based AI services (e.g., Azure OpenAI, AWS, Google AI).</li><li>Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.</li><li>Background in NLP, machine learning, or data science.</li><li>Experience with form processing systems in finance, healthcare, or enterprise environments.</li><li>Knowledge of data privacy regulations and secure handling of sensitive information.</li><li>Demonstrated success in delivery across both distributed and hybrid on-premises and cloud technology estates.</li><li>Experience in managing both agile and waterfall projects.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills, influencing and communication skills.</li><li>Ability to apply a broad understanding of IT infrastructure and interdependencies to create effective, risk-minimising migration plans.</li><li>The candidate will have an awareness of Digital First Service Standards, and Government Digital Services (GDS).</li></ul>

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Cyber Security Engineer - Permanent - Hybrid Partnered with an award winning Global newspaper and Media client who are looking to scale their Cyber Security by hiring for a Permanent Cyber Security Engineer to establish and driving the security engineering strategy and capabilities, as well as identifying gaps in security, identifying the root causes and ensure hardware/software issues, procedures and processed are adhered across the business. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Capture and refine information security requirements and ensure system integration.</li><li>Report and make recommendations to security-related issues through frameworks, tools and processes.</li><li>Translate complex technical issues and ensure a simplified approach to senior stakeholders.</li><li>Identify, assess, define and analyse document security control requirements and recommend solutions to management.</li><li>Enhance and track existing security processes and procedures, increasing the knowledge base of the Security companywide.</li><li>Develop, execute and track performance of security measure and protect information and network infrastructure.</li><li>Collaborate with Governance Risk and Compliance department.</li></ul> Experience required: <ul><li>Understanding and knowledge of security engineering requirements and best practises.</li><li>Information Security and risk management background and knowledge of security engineering practises.</li><li>Strong communication skills and stakeholder management experience.</li><li>Critical thinking and problem solving mindset and high levels of initiative are key.</li><li>CISSP, ISO27005, NIST, PCI, CIS, OWASP required.</li><li>Cloud security experience (AWS, GCP or Azure).</li></ul>If this sounds like a role that you would be keen to explore further please share your availability and latest CV to daniel.neaves@harveynash.com

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