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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’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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<div>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.</div>

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.

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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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Recruitment Consultant

Hi, I&rsquo;m Ryan and I&rsquo;m a Consultant within the tech area at Harvey Nash&nbsp;&nbsp;
With over four years&rsquo; experience in technology recruitment, I have developed a strong track record delivering talent solutions to clients across both the private and public sectors. My expertise spans contract and permanent placements, and I am now dedicated to specialising in technology architecture roles across the IT landscape. This focus enables me to connect organisations with highly skilled professionals who drive innovation and success in today&rsquo;s evolving tech environment.
Example roles I recruit for include:&nbsp;
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</ul>
Outside of work, I&rsquo;m very social, love travelling and enjoy watching and playing football and I am an avid Leeds United fan. I enjoy cooking too, its my secret hobby!
The best piece of advice I&rsquo;ve ever been given is &ldquo;control the controllables&rdquo;.&nbsp;

Ryan Lawley

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<div><h1>Senior Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Consultant</h1>We are looking for an experienced Senior Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Consultant to join our Cloud Services team. This is a hands-on, client-facing role focused on designing, delivering and optimising enterprise-scale Azure Virtual Desktop solutions for a range of customers.You will work across the full project lifecycle, from discovery and solution design through to implementation, migration, testing and operational handover, acting as a trusted technical advisor and subject matter expert.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Design and deploy Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments, including host pools, session hosts, application delivery and image management.</li><li>Deliver secure, scalable Azure solutions aligned with customer requirements and Microsoft best practices.</li><li>Implement and support Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, Azure networking and security services.</li><li>Configure and troubleshoot FSLogix profile solutions.</li><li>Automate deployments and operational tasks using PowerShell.</li><li>Contribute to Infrastructure-as-Code and DevOps practices using Terraform, Bicep, Azure DevOps or GitHub.</li><li>Lead customer workshops, technical assessments and design sessions.</li><li>Produce high-quality technical documentation and support successful service transitions.</li></ul><h2>Required Skills &amp; Experience</h2><ul><li>Proven experience designing and delivering Azure Virtual Desktop solutions in enterprise environments.</li><li>Strong consulting and stakeholder management experience.</li><li>Excellent knowledge of:</li><ul><li>Azure Virtual Desktop</li><li>Microsoft Entra ID</li><li>Conditional Access</li><li>Azure Infrastructure &amp; Networking</li><li>FSLogix</li><li>PowerShell</li></ul></ul><ul><li>Experience producing technical designs, implementation documentation and customer-facing deliverables.</li><li>Strong communication skills with both technical and business stakeholders.</li><li>Certifications are preferred. </li></ul>Please apply with an updated CV.<h2> </h2></div>

Microsoft Senior Consultant - 6 months - Hybrid - Inside 

We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Solution Architect to lead the design, governance, and delivery of technical change across a large-scale Energy Markets IT environment. This is a 6 month contract role.<ul><li>Inside of IR35</li><li>£650 - £750 </li><li>Hybrid working - Offices available throughout the UK</li><li>Must have experience of ETRM systems / trading. </li></ul>Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead solution architecture and technical design across Energy Markets systems and platforms.</li><li>Provide architectural governance and technical leadership to IT delivery teams.</li><li>Shape and drive cloud-native solutions within Microsoft Azure.</li></ul>Essential Experience<ul><li>Proven experience as a Solution Architect or Senior Technical Architect.</li><li>Strong background within the energy trading sector.</li><li>Extensive experience with Energy Trading and Risk Management Systems (ETRMS), including both legacy and cloud-based platforms.</li><li>Strong analytics and data platform expertise, including Databricks.</li><li>Hands-on experience designing and delivering cloud-native Azure solutions.</li><li>Strong understanding of DevOps methodologies and tooling.</li><li>Experience leading architectural governance and technical change initiatives.</li></ul>Please submit your CV in the first instance.

Solution Architect (Energy Trading)

Harvey Nash are now recruiting for a Procurement &amp; Commercial Manager.<ul><li>Must be Scotland based - offices available throughout Scotland.</li><li>Initial 6 month contract / inside of IR35</li><li>£850 - £950 a day</li></ul>Working for an energy organisation supporting a portfolio of major onshore and offshore energy projects.This role will work across multiple project stages, from early development through to the Final Investment Decision, supporting Lead Procurement &amp; Commercial Managers on complex, high-value packages.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Support procurement and commercial activities across a range of onshore and offshore renewables projects.</li><li>Develop and negotiate commercial terms and conditions for major contract packages.</li><li>Lead tendering activities, including bid evaluation and supplier selection processes.</li><li>Draft and negotiate contracts with key suppliers and contractors.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Extensive Procurement &amp; Commercial experience within the energy, utilities, renewables, or infrastructure sectors.</li><li>Proven experience managing complex procurement packages from development through to contract award.</li><li>Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial terms and conditions.</li><li>Background in WTG (Wind Turbine Generator), Major Infrastructure Projects (MIP), or Electricity Supply Industry (ESI) environments.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence procurement strategy and market positioning.</li></ul>Please apply by submitting your up to date CV.

Procurement and Commercial Manager 

Fantastic opportunity to join a thriving global banking organisation.SWIFT / Payments Project ManagerTo provide project management on IT investment projects and workstreams. Duties and Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead end-to-end delivery of assigned medium-large IT programmes/projects from initiation through to implementation and closure.</li><li>Manage project scope, schedule, budgets, resources and RAIDs in accordance with governance standards and prepare associated project artefacts.</li><li>Coordinate cross-functional teams including Technology, Operations, Compliance, Risk, Information Security, Architecture and Business stakeholders, building relationships across multiple offices and regions</li><li>Managing internal and external resources in a matrix organisation project structure.</li><li>Work with business sponsors, PMO and HO liaison teams to build out business cases/ROI allowing for projects to be prioritised and launched locally or with Head Office.</li><li>Drive implementation and enhancement of payment solutions covering SWIFT messaging, core banking, cash management and payment processing platforms.</li><li>Ensure compliance with SWIFT standards, market infrastructure requirements, regulatory obligations and internal controls.</li><li>Facilitate project governance forums, steering committees and stakeholder reporting, providing clear visibility of delivery status and risks.</li><li>Vendor management including negotiating statements of work, contracts and service level agreements.</li><li>Lead testing, cutover planning, deployment, and post-implementation support activities.</li><li>Identify and manage project dependencies across multiple programmes and business initiatives.</li><li>Support business change activities, process improvements, and operational readiness for payment-related services.</li><li>Contribute to and/or lead continuous improvement of IT processes and policy.</li></ul>Qualifications, Skills, and Experience <ul><li>Minimum of 10 years' experience in delivering IT projects/programmes with proven experience of delivering Payments and SWIFT initiatives within banking or financial services environments.</li><li>Strong understanding of SWIFT standards and messaging, including MT and ISO 20022 migration programmes.</li><li>Proven track record implementing MX messaging formats (pacs, camt, pain).</li><li>Strong understanding of high-value payment systems (SEPA,Target2, CHAPS)</li><li>Experience delivering projects involving cross-border payments, settlement, liquidity management or payment operations.</li><li>Familiarity with payment hubs, sanctions screening, AML controls, and reconciliation processes.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage complex technology and business change projects in a regulated environment.</li><li>Good understanding and experience of end-to-end project management methodologies including Agile, Waterfall and Hybrid deliveries.</li><li>Excellent risk and dependency management capabilities across multiple workstreams.</li><li>Identifies technical delivery bottlenecks, compliance risks and operational impacts and proven experience in bringing people together to find credible and timely solutions.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.</li><li>Relevant Project management qualification (APM, PMP etc).</li></ul>

Ryan Lawley

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