14 Information Technology jobs

Are you a Software Development Manager who relishes a new challenge and is capable of establishing and sustaining an environment for both Software and Business Intelligence development to exist and succeed in one of the UKs leading Housing Associations? Reporting to the Director of IT, the Software Development Manager will: Establish and lead a team of Software Engineers and Bi Developers to build, maintain and support web, mobile, BI, ETL & Integration solutions. Managing the entire development process including testing, change management and release management. Drive the continuous improvement of engineering practices to improve the efficiency of development in Midland Heart. Promote and ensure the use of appropriate techniques, methodologies and tools whilst contributing to wider functional policies, standards and guidelines. Our ideal candidate will have strong experience of standardising, implementing and driving software development lifecycle methodologies and ways of working, as well as qualifications including a Degree in computer science or related discipline, formal training in the software development lifecycle, as well as ITIL training. Technical experience is a must with candidates experience in either/ or JavaScript, CSS, html5, c#.net, vb.net or SQL, all being of interest to us. You will also be an experienced manager, who is excellent at building and developing teams which are highly competent and can deliver a broad range of services, maximising the contribution of your team and others through effective leadership. If you are a strong leader of people with a high level of initiative, with a professional approach to continuous improvement and service delivery this could be the ideal next step in your career. What do you get in return? Midland Heart is passionate about providing you with a great place to work alongside our CIPD award winning reward initiative. We invest in our employees by providing learning and development opportunities, alongside a competitive salary and generous annual leave entitlement. We value diversity; whoever you are, you will be valued and respected in your role. To apply, please register on our candidate portal and submit a comprehensive CV supported by a covering letter of no more than 2 pages, clearly explaining how you meet the requirements of this role and which demonstrates your career achievements. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 29th April 2018 Recruitment Agencies please note that we do not accept speculative CVs and should one be submitted, we will assume the candidate is our own.  

Application Support Analyst - Northgate Housing 11 months fixed term salaried contract, £40,000 - £45,000 per annum (PRO RATA), plus benefits London Code Red Associates are a specialist supplier of ICT resource to the public sector, local authority & social housing sectors. We are currently recruiting for an Application Support Analyst with specific experience of working with the Northgate Housing Management applications for a minimum 11 months fixed term salaried contract assignment in London. The main responsibilities will be to provide in-depth technical support and documentation for the organisation's Northgate Housing system. This will include upgrades, implementation and maintenance. Essential • Demonstrable experience supporting Northgate Housing software • Expertise working with the Rents or Allocations modules Desirable • Project management certification (such as Prince2, Agile or similar) This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable work experience with a respected social landlord so please apply today for immediate consideration.

12 - 18 months fixed term salaried contract, £65,000 - £70,000 per annum (PRO RATA), plus benefits Scotland Have you experience of Channel Shift? Looking for your next digital transformation project? Code Red Associates are a specialist supplier of ICT resource to the public sector, local authority & social housing sectors. We have an excellent opportunity for a Head of Innovation & Change, with digital transformation experience for a respected & established organisation with offices in the Perth & Kinross area. The main purpose of the role is to act as a facilitator for change and innovation across the organisation &  to successfully design and manage the implementation of an ambitious group-wide programme of change and innovation which focusses on transforming how customer services is delivered.  You will be redesigning and streamlining existing practices to realise a more efficient and responsive customer experience, which recognises emerging technology and innovation and benefits customers and staff as well as improving operational and financial outcomes. Essential: • Implementing a digital programme to support customer service • Change management • Strategic planning • Strong knowledge & awareness of current & emerging technologies • Deploying effective risk management strategies • Budgetary responsibility & control If you're an experienced Transformation Leader looking for your next digital transformation programme then please apply today for immediate consideration.

Permanent, up to £50,000 + excellent bonus package UK, Home based with travel Are you an experienced Programme/Projects Manager with experience working with clients on software projects?  Do you have the ambition to join a rapidly expanding organisation and play a key role in their expansion?   If the answers to both these questions are yes, then Code Red Associates are recruiting for your next exciting career move.  We are a specialist supplier of leading supplier of Permanent & Contract ICT resource to a variety of Blue Chip, SME & expanding organisations throughout the UK and are currently resourcing for an exciting opportunity for a talented Programme Manager for a successful & progressive organisation that is committed to customer satisfaction & employee development embarking on some very exciting times.   The purpose of the role will be to take responsibility for devising, organizing, and implementing multiple high scale projects, predominantly working with clients in the public sector.  Day-to-day responsibilities will include assisting in the strategic planning, Project Managing the implementation of large implementations from start to finish (including business case development, project planning/scoping, requirements, design, configuration, test, training, cutover) with multiple project streams at any one time, assisting the sales team in closing and retaining business by providing strategic Programme & Project Management information to prospective customer and clients, monitoring associated budgets and risk, allocating project resources, etc. Essential •    A successful commercial track record in Programme Management and Project Management with multiple project streams at any one time. •    Direct experience of successfully Programme Managing the implementation of software systems •    Prince2 Practitioner certification •    Experience delivering solutions for a commercial IT organisation such as an IT Consultancy or Software Vendor Desirable •    Have a good understanding of business change and how to deliver successful change to clients through technology As an individual you will be self-motivated, project & deadline driven and able to deliver results.  You will have a high level of personal professionalism and attention to detail, be a strong leader, organised, consultative and an excellent communicator that is customer facing and influential.  You will be happy to travel as part of your role, as well as being disciplined enough to work from home. This role is home based and will entail some time spent travelling and visiting customers around the UK proving consultancy.  This may also require overnight stays, on average 2-3 days per week.  All travelling costs and accommodation are paid for by the company as well as an excellent bonus package in addition to the salary on offer.  Apply today for immediate consideration for this role.

Permanent, £30,000 - £34,000 per annum West Midlands Code Red Associates (CRA) is a leading supplier of Permanent & Contract ICT resource to a variety of Blue Chip, SME & growing organisations throughout the UK. We are currently recruiting for a customer focussed Technical Support Analyst with in-depth proven Hyper V & SQL server experience for a forward thinking & evolving organisation. They are specifically looking for a personable and enthusiastic individual, who is committed to customer satisfaction and who has the determination and resolve to own and resolve issues before moving on to the next. The purpose of the role will be to provide a high quality, professional and responsive 2nd/ 3nd line infrastructure support service, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include diagnostics and resolution of infrastructure wide issues as well as designing, developing, maintaining, configuring and monitoring a variety of applications, carry out systems upgrades, procurement and installation of hardware and software products and comms link. Essential experience: •    Commercial experience of system enhancements •    Commercial experience working within a busy, medium sized team •    Commercial experience of hardware/software procurement installation •    Hyper V •    Windows 10, SQL 2008 Server & 2012 Server •    DNS, DHCP, AD •    MS Exchange •    Networking knowledge (IP addressing, VLAN, DMZ) •    Migration to Office 365 Desirable: •    Powershell scripting •    Cisco IOS •    VMware / Horizon View •    Firewalls •    Sophos Anti-Virus This is an incredible opportunity to join a leading organization at a time of significant change. An exceptional candidate can expect a wealth of progression opportunities, and industry leading training and benefits. Please apply today to avoid disappointment.

Are you an experienced Project Manager? Do you have a background successfully implementing Social Housing specific software solutions?  If so then please read on, Code Red Associates may well be recruiting for your next career move.  We are a specialist supplier of ICT resource to the public sector, local authority & social housing sectors and are currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager to work for a social enterprise undergoing a period of growth.  The role comes with travel to satellite offices on a regular basis, so you must be in a position where you are eligible and prepared to travel with your own transport.   The purpose of the role will be to implement software solutions for the business, on time, to quality and within budget.   Your day-to-day duties will include managing stakeholder expectations, managing project resource, ensuring a high level of customer service, dovetailing project streams, updating risk logs, project documentation, resource management, undertaking project health checks, offer input and support project decision making, supporting the provision of business analysis to projects, managing systems integration, product development, customer account management, marketing assistance, coordinating testing & training, ensuring the success of organisational change and managing budgets. Essential •    A successful commercial track record in Project Management •    A background working in Social Housing with an appreciation for housing business processes, the environment and housing specific software applications (such as one of Northgate Housing/OHMS/Codeman, Orchard Housing/Promaster, Aareon QL Housing/1st Touch, Capita OPENHousing/ OPENContractor/ OPENAssets/Academy Housing, Civica CX/UH/Servitor/Keystone/Abritas, Castleton Housing/ImpactResponse, MIS ActiveH, Kirona Mobile/DRS, TotalMobile, or similar) •    Business Analysis experience in capturing requirements, process mapping and documentation. •    MS Project •    Line management experience •    Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal •    Willing and able to travel as required Desirable •    Project Management certification such as PRINCE2 or PMP •    Specific experience of Homelessness, Housing Needs, allocations and/or Lettings •    Hands on software experience in configuration, security, workflows, user acceptance testing and/or training. •    JIRA As an individual you will have excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.  You will be a team player, a people person and a problem solver, innovative, able to deliver and display creative thinking whilst being able to organise, prioritise and manage complex workloads. This is an office/home-based role that involves travel to satellite offices or customers on an ongoing basis, as a result you will need to have personal transport and a full UK driving license, but in return all travelling costs are paid for by the company.  In addition, the benefits package contains flexible working, contributory pension and more.  There are a number of compelling reasons to join this organisation at the moment, please apply swiftly to find out more and quick interview slots are available for the right candidate.

Permanent, £40,000 - £50,000 per annum, plus benefits South East Code Red Associates are a specialist supplier of ICT resource to the public sector, local authority & social housing sectors. We have an excellent opportunity for an Application Support Analyst, with experience of social housing systems for a respected & established organisation with offices in the South East. The purpose of the role will be to provide support, development and maintenance, including help desk support & handling telephone queries, for a variety of business applications ensuring their continued reliability. Further day-to-day tasks will include administration, system implementation and upgrades as well as testing when required. You will handle support issues particularly relating to the clients finance and social housing systems. Essential Skills • Experience supporting a social housing management system (such as Northgate Housing, Orchard Housing, Aareon QL, Civica Cx/Universal Housing, Capita Academy/OPENHousing, Kypera Housing, MIS ActiveH, etc • System implementation or upgrades Desirable Skills • Project management certification such as Prince2, PMP or similar The ideal candidate will be a proactive individual with the ability to self-motivate as well an eye for detail. On offer is an amazing opportunity with a progressive organisation who promote their staff on merit. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

6-12 months Fixed Term Salaried, £27,000 - £30,000 per annum (PRO RATA, plus benefits North West Code Red Associates are a specialist supplier of ICT resource to the public sector, local authority & social housing sectors. We are currently looking for an experienced Business Intelligence Analyst for a respected organisation in the North West, a company committed to employee development and achievement. The main responsibilities of the role will be to provide data analysis and reporting on business applications as well as migrating data into the organisation’s reporting & data warehouse environment and transform this into Business intelligence reporting information. This will include supporting and troubleshooting reporting systems. Essential skills: • Experience in developing and supporting a Business Intelligence environment • Solid data analysis experience • Experience of developing intelligence from data & identifying trends • Business Objects • SPSS • Working with complex data sets   Desirable: • Project management certification such as PMP, Prince2 or similar • GIS systems On offer is an excellent career opportunity with a highly commended organisation looking to assist their staff to realise their potential and make a real difference.   Please apply immediately for swift consideration.

Permanent, £35,000 - £40,000 plus car allowance & excellent benefits Home based with travel to UK sites   Code Red Associates are a specialist supplier of ICT resource to the public sector, local authority & social housing sectors. We are currently resourcing for an exciting opportunity for an Implementation Consultant with allocations experience, for a respected & established organisation that is committed to employee development.   The role will involve advising my client on implementation best practice, configuration options, training, testing, documentation, reporting and business processes. Social Housing business experience and time spent working on housing asset management software implementation, upgrade or day-to-day upkeep are necessary experiences for this position. Any hands on Project Management experience or experience working within projects to PRINCE2 methodology would also be very useful.   Essential: • Experience with a Social Housing Management System (such as Aareon QL, NPS Housing, Civica Cx/Universal Housing, Capita Academy/OPENHousing, Orchard Housing, Kypera Housing, MIS ActiveH etc • Experience of working within a Social Housing IT environment, possibly in a project management, business analysis, part of an implementation team or project, systems analysis, application support, reporting, training or similar capacity • Solid experience of the allocation module • Good understanding of Unix or SQL • Full driving licence  Desirable: • Experience of working for commercial enterprises such as software vendors or IT consultancy/outsourcing organisations   This role is home based and will entail some home working (as planning will be required) with the rest of the time spent visiting UK wide client sites. This will also involve overnight stays.

Working within our Social Housing team we are looking for a Business Consultant to work with customers and colleagues to support the successful implementation as well as upgrades of the software. You will: Implement and configure software and agree Project Plans in order to meet Customers’ requirements Advise Customers on best use of software in line with their business requirements Provide onsite consultancy, services and support for customers during implementation phases (post-live, testing, training etc.) Assist with Customer UAT plans Produce and maintain implementation documentation Attend and deliver presentations / demonstrations to customers Contribute to product development, enhancements etc. including User Requirements Analysis Travel throughout the UK to customer site. (The role is home based with travel to customer site as required.) Key Skills: Extensive knowledge of current Housing Management Software (specifically Mobile / Repairs) Knowledge of up to date policies for Social Housing Commercial awareness of the Social Housing sector Strong communication and presentation skills Good working knowledge of MS Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project etc.) Knowledge of SQL / MS SQL Server 2008 and 2012 Prince 2 or similar PM methodology desirable Willingness to travel to customer site, (including overnight stays where required).  

Location:                   Bath Row, Birmingham Salary:                         £46,308 per annum Hours:                       35 hours per week Contract Type:           Permanent The Role We’re seeking a Software Engineer to ensure that Midland Heart has the software solutions required to achieve business success. This is a challenging end-to-end role; designing, developing, delivering, supporting and maintaining Midland Heart’s web and mobile software solutions across an organisation which embraces new, more efficient ways of working with IT. Reporting to the Software Development Manager, you will be responsible for: Working with colleagues across Midland Heart to define requirements, update on progress and deliver pragmatic solutions that meet the business’s needs. Contributing to the definition and implementation of development and quality standards, ensuring all work is delivered in accordance with those standards. Ensuring the use of appropriate techniques, methodologies and tools. Providing support and technical guidance to other colleagues. Our ideal candidate will have Degree in computer science or related discipline, formal training in the software development lifecycle, as well as relevant training and/or qualifications in web and mobile development, C#, HTML5, XML, CSS. These qualifications will be complemented by excellent problem solving skills, a passion for delivering an excellent service to our stakeholders and an ability to use judgement to ensure business outcomes are achieved effectively and efficiently. What do you get in return? Midland Heart is passionate about providing you with a great place to work alongside our CIPD award winning reward initiative. We invest in our employees by providing learning and development opportunities, alongside a competitive salary and generous annual leave entitlement. We value diversity; whoever you are, you will be valued and respected in your role. For more information on our IT team please visit: http://www.midlandheart.org.uk/itjobs/ To apply, please register on our candidate portal and submit a comprehensive CV alongside a cover letter of no more than 2 pages, clearly explaining how you meet the requirements of this role and which demonstrates your career achievements. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 8th April 2018 Recruitment Agencies please note that we do not accept speculative CVs and should one be submitted, we will assume the candidate is our own.

Location:                   Bath Row, Birmingham Salary:                        £50,000 per annum Hours:                       35 hours per week Contract Type:         Permanent   The Role Are you a Software Development Manager who relishes a new challenge and is capable of establishing and sustaining an environment for both Software and Business Intelligence development to exist and succeed in one of the UKs leading Housing Associations? Reporting to the Director of IT, the Software Development Manager will: Establish and lead a team of Software Engineers and Bi Developers to build, maintain and support web, mobile, BI, ETL & Integration solutions. Managing the entire development process including testing, change management and release management. Drive the continuous improvement of engineering practices to improve the efficiency of development in Midland Heart. Promote and ensure the use of appropriate techniques, methodologies and tools whilst contributing to wider functional policies, standards and guidelines. Our ideal candidate will have strong experience of standardising, implementing and driving software development lifecycle methodologies and ways of working, as well as qualifications including a Degree in computer science or related discipline, formal training in the software development lifecycle, as well as ITIL training. You will also be an experienced manager who is excellent at building and developing teams which are highly competent and can deliver a broad range of services, maximising the contribution of your team and others through effective leadership. If you are a strong leader of people with a high level of initiative, with a professional approach to continuous improvement and service delivery this could be the ideal next step to your career. What do you get in return? Midland Heart is passionate about providing you with a great place to work alongside our CIPD award winning reward initiative. We invest in our employees by providing learning and development opportunities, alongside a competitive salary and generous annual leave entitlement. We value diversity; whoever you are, you will be valued and respected in your role. For more information on our IT Team please visit: http://jobs.midlandheart.org.uk/vacancies/2178/mh/it_jobs/ To apply, please register on our candidate portal and submit a comprehensive CV supported by a covering letter of no more than 2 pages, clearly explaining how you meet the requirements of this role and which demonstrates your career achievements. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 8th April 2018 Recruitment Agencies please note that we do not accept speculative CVs and should one be submitted, we will assume the candidate is our own.    

Location:         Bath Row, Birmingham Salary:             £49,759 per annum                            Hours:             35 hours per week Contract:        Permanent   The Role Do you have excellent knowledge of IT security systems? If so we have a fantastic opportunity for an IT Security Manager to join one of the UKs leading Housing Associations. Reporting to the Head of IT Service Delivery will be responsible for: Establishing and maintaining appropriate standards, policies and controls to manage IT security across all business units within Midland Heart. Conducting regular reviews and tests to identify vulnerabilities and to ensure compliance with standards and principles then performing remedial actions to mitigate identified risks. Recommending new solutions to tackle priority risks and raising awareness of IT Security across the user community. Our ideal candidate will hold Chartered Information Security Manager certification to support their significant knowledge and experience of IT security systems across different technical platforms. You will have excellent problem solving skills, be passionate about delivering an excellent service to our stakeholders and are able to use judgement to ensure business outcomes are achieved effectively and efficiently. What do you get in return? Midland Heart is passionate about providing you with a great place to work alongside our CIPD award winning reward initiative. We invest in our employees by providing learning and development opportunities, alongside a competitive salary and generous annual leave entitlement. We value diversity; whoever you are, you will be valued and respected in your role. For more information on our IT Team please visit: http://jobs.midlandheart.org.uk/vacancies/2178/mh/it_jobs/ To apply, please register on our candidate portal and submit a comprehensive CV alongside a cover letter of no more than 2 pages, clearly explaining how you meet the requirements of this role and which demonstrates your career achievements. Closing date for receipt of completed applications 8th April 2018 Recruitment Agencies please note that we do not accept speculative CVs and should one be submitted, we will assume the candidate is our own.    

Location:                    Bath Row, Birmingham                     Salary:                          £40,377 per annum Hours:                         35 hours per week Contract:                     Permanent                               The Role We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Intelligence Developer to join our IT Team at our Bath Row office in Birmingham. As an integral part of our Business Intelligence Team, you will be responsible for building, implementing and supporting BI solutions that provide accurate and open views of business performance. Your in-depth knowledge of the Microsoft BI stack (SSIS, SSRS and SSAS) will give you the ability to apply data integration and Kimball warehouse design techniques and develop data solutions that will enable enhanced business performance. Our ideal candidate will hold a degree level qualification coupled with relevant experience in data warehousing and optimisation. You will have excellent SQL skills, be passionate about delivering an excellent service to our stakeholders and are able to use judgement to ensure business outcomes are achieved effectively and efficiently. What do you get in return? Midland Heart is passionate about providing you with a great place to work alongside our CIPD award winning reward initiative. We invest in our employees by providing learning and development opportunities, alongside a competitive salary and generous annual leave entitlement. We value diversity; whoever you are, you will be valued and respected in your role. For more information on our IT Team please visit: http://jobs.midlandheart.org.uk/vacancies/2178/mh/it_jobs/ To apply, please register on our candidate portal and submit a comprehensive CV alongside a cover letter of no more than 2 pages, clearly explaining how you meet the requirements of this role and which demonstrates your career achievements. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 8th April 2017. Recruitment Agencies please note that we do not accept speculative CVs and should one be submitted we will assume the candidate is our own