IT Systems Engineer

Salary to £50,000/annum

Hereford – on site

No clearance required to apply, however must be eligible for DV

Sanderson Government and Defence have recently partnered with a software development SME based in Hereford who are currently on the look out for a Systems Engineer to join their small team working primarily on the internal IT estate.

As this is a small environment, a can do attitude, an ability to find your own solutions and a willingness to muck in where required get’s you an awful long way, however there are some technical specifics that would help your case:

• Ground up server build experience in either Windows or Linux (both would be ideal)
• Virtualisation (the client uses VMWare, but other transferable experience is fine)
• Networking (TCP/IP, Cisco kit etc)

The server build (not just support) really is key, but outside of that if you’ve got the right mindset and background then I’d be keen to speak to you.

QA Automation Engineer

£50,000 – £60,000

Fully Remote – Once a month in Watford

As a QA Automation Engineer, you’ll help build and maintain robust automated testing frameworks to ensure high-quality software delivery. You’ll work closely with developers and testers to integrate testing into the development lifecycle, drive quality standards, and prevent defects early.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain UI, API, performance, and accessibility automated tests using Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium.

• Collaborate with QA and engineering teams to ensure test strategies align with project goals and best practices.

• Analyse test results, identify bugs, and implement regression safeguards.

• Maintain QA documentation, support onboarding, and champion best practices.

• Participate in code reviews, innovation sprints, and QA stack improvements.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in building automation frameworks and test suites.

• Proficient in JavaScript/TypeScript and object-oriented programming.

• Familiar with BDD, testing pyramids, and cross-browser tools like BrowserStack or SauceLabs.

• Skilled with Postman, JMeter, and API testing.

• Experienced in CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub, Azure DevOps) and DevOps practices.

• Strong communication skills for cross-team collaboration.

Role: Flutter Developer

Salary: up to £65,000

Location: Fully remote

We have an exciting opportunity to join a leading organisation as a Flutter Developer. As a Flutter Developer you will be developing and maintaining the mobile app, writing testable and maintainable code as well as collaborating with designers and products owners to create market leading solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Developing and maintaining our mobile app, ensuring it meets the highest standards of quality and performance.
• Collaborating with designers and product owners to create market-leading solutions tailored to end user’s needs.
• Writing clean, testable, and maintainable code using modern Flutter practices.
• Reviewing pull requests, participating in code reviews, and contributing to technical discussions.
• Continuously refining processes, estimations, and technical documentation.
• Debugging and optimising app performance to deliver a seamless user experience.
• Presenting progress and results to stakeholders.

Experience

• Demonstrable experience of commercial Flutter development experience is required.
• Proficiency in Dart and a solid understanding of mobile development best practices.
• Prior experience in mobile development with other frameworks (e.g., iOS/Android native) is an advantage.
• Experience with state management solutions such as Riverpod, BLoC, or Provider.
• Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs and JSON for backend integration.
• Familiarity with Git and an understanding of version control workflows within a CI/CD pipeline.
• Experience with automated testing and a commitment to writing high-quality, testable code.
• Strong problem-solving skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to adapt to a dynamic environment.

Benefits

• A discretionary annual bonus so you can share in the company`s success
• 25 days` paid holiday and an annual holiday buying scheme, with 5 additional days awarded for long service
• A generous pension scheme – employer contributions between 5% and 11% depending on how much you save
• Various benefits to support your health and wellbeing including a Healthcare Cash Plan, an Employee Assistance Programme, a Wellbeing platform and a gym benefit that you can share with your family and friends
• Enhanced Family Leave including 18 weeks full pay for birthing parents and 4 weeks for non-birthing parents
• Lots of other great benefits including an annual ShareSave scheme, Employee Life Assurance, a discounts portal and more.

Software Engineer – Mid-Senior

Java required, ideally with AWS

Salary to £70,000 plus generous performance and clearance related bonuses of up to £14,000/annum

Cheltenham or Manchester – Typically 3 days on site

Sanderson are working with a major supplier to the UK MoD and National Security sector who are currently recruiting for Software Engineers across multiple levels.

They are looking for individuals who have Java as one of their primary languages, and ideally AWS although other cloud experience will be considered.

You would ideally currently hold at least some form of Security Clearance, and will be required to go through DV clearance one you are in post. There is a significant bonus associated with this. That being said, we are happy to consider application from those who do not currently hold clearance.

There are two stages of interview for this position.

Position: Data Engineer (2 Full-Time Roles)

Location: Birmingham (Onsite 3 days per week)

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain ingest pipelines
• Perform data engineering tasks
• Engage directly with clients, ensuring effective communication and collaboration
• Work alongside senior Elastic professionals on the project

Requirements:

• Experience with Elastic (certification support available)
• Knowledge of SIEM (Security Information and Event Management)
• Strong client-facing skills
• Ability to work onsite in Birmingham for 3 days per week

A rare opportunity for you to join a rapidly growing business. The Engineering and Consultancy services of this SME are expanding, and need an experienced Business Development / Sales person to join the team. You will work alongside and report to our Head of Business Development, focusing on the Defence market.

The Role:

As a Business Development Executive, you will play a key role in delivering sales pipeline, managing key accounts, and driving the growth of the business in line with their strategy. You will be instrumental in developing and maintaining a strong sales pipeline, negotiating and closing sales opportunities, and forming strategic partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Negotiate, drive, and close sales opportunities in line with quarterly business targets
• Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline
• Forge partnerships with strategically aligned companies and organisations
• Manage proposals and bids, including producing technical proposals and coordinating tender responses
• Identify and analyse sales channels
• Maximise lead generation and develop relationships through networking and sales opportunity events
• Support marketing efforts at events across the world
• Travel to meet business needs and seize opportunities

Is This You?

Personal Attributes:

• Commercially savvy with strong negotiation skills
• Thrives when working to a target
• Self-assured and confident with high personal resilience
• Excellent customer management skills, with the ability to manage customer expectations effectively
• Exceptional networker, thriving in a crowded room with new people
• High emotional intelligence, able to collaborate with internal teams to achieve the best outcomes
• Network of key influencers and buyers in the Central Government, Defence, and Law Enforcement sectors
• Skilled communicator, comfortable presenting to large groups spontaneously
• Adaptable and flexible, able to respond to rapid changes and work within a small, remote team
• Strong written communication skills, capable of translating technical content into customer-friendly language
• Technical background with an understanding of the software lifecycle and familiarity with the latest tools

Experience:

• Demonstrable experience in selling value-added services to the Defence sector in the UK
• Strong technical background, able to engage in in-depth technical conversations with both internal teams and customers
• Proven problem-solver with a proactive, needs-based selling approach
• Must either hold, or have previously held DV Clearance

Job Title: Social Media Account Executive

Salary: Up to £28,000

Location: Flexible/Hybrid

Are you passionate about social media, brimming with creative ideas, and ready to make an impact? Our client is looking for a Social Media Account Executive to join their dynamic team. In this role, you’ll manage innovative campaigns, drive measurable results, and work closely with clients to bring their social media strategies to life.

Benefits

• Flexible working
• 24-hour support for physical and mental wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Tailored learning programmes

Key Responsibilities

• Running day-to-day social media accounts: Creating, scheduling, and managing content aligned with organic social media strategies.
• Influencer and ambassador management: Sourcing influencers, briefing them, managing media budgets, and organizing campaigns for maximum ROAS.
• Paid social media management: Overseeing paid campaigns, analysing performance, and optimizing budgets to meet client KPIs.
• Creative campaign thinking: Translating offline or online campaigns into impactful social media strategies.
• Reporting and analysis: Creating and presenting monthly reports, identifying areas for improvement, and aligning efforts with client goals.
• Client and colleague collaboration: Building supportive relationships and presenting actionable social media strategies.

Relevant Experience, Skills, and Knowledge

• Proven ability to deliver innovative ideas within deadlines.
• Strong planning skills with a focus on achieving targets.
• Expertise in data-driven decision-making and campaign performance analysis.
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach to client challenges.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Keen interest in clients, their sectors, and broader industry trends.
• Outstanding communication skills for effective collaboration.

If you’re ready to thrive as a Social Media Account Executive, driving engaging and results-driven campaigns, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and bring your creativity and expertise to a team that values innovation and collaboration.

We are working on a number of senior advisory roles to support Saudi MOD. We are looking for applicants with UK currency of MOD operations and engagement or experience with OF5 (Colonel) and above.

If you’ve had a particular focus in IT, Supplies & Services or Assessment Centre amongst others, please reach out to understand more about the opportunities we are working on.

IT Support Technician

Stonehouse, Gloucestershire (2 days on site per week)

Salary to £26,000/annum

SC or eligibility for SC clearance required

Sanderson Government and Defence have partnered with an exciting mid size consultancy who operating right across the UK Secure Government sector in their search for an IT Support Technician who would ultimately be externally facing.

Our requirements for this role are as follows:

• At least 6 months experience working in an IT Support based role
• Strong communication skills and external customer facing experience (doesn’t have to be IT related)
• Eligibility for SC Clearance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels)
• Ability to work 2 days per week in the Stonehouse location (own transport ideal)
• Willingness to learn and progress within the organisation

This would be a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a stable yet exciting and opportunity laden role within the UK secure government sector.

Technical Support Engineer

• Brecon (Hybrid)
• Up to £35,000
• Full UK driving licence is required

A long-standing IT Services business in Brecon are looking to grow there their technical support team due to increased customer demand and new business wins.

This customer first business is seeking a ‘cloud first’ Technical Support Engineer (primarily focused on the Microsoft platform). Working alongside a small team you will work together to realise the business potential, providing exceptional service to clients, and contributing to the company’s development and brand.

Technical Support Engineer Key Responsibilities:

• Hands-on provisioning, configuring, supporting and maintaining cloud infrastructure and services, with an emphasis on Microsoft 365, Exchange online, SharePoint, Teams, and Intune.
• Deliver IT projects (e.g. email migrations, Intune deployments, firewall installations, email threat protection implementations as well as internet connectivity and VoIP etc).
• Managing email and network security.
• Proactive and reactive monitoring and maintenance of client networks.
• Ensuring security and upgrades are applied to desktops and laptops.
• Providing expert technical support to end-users with varying levels of IT knowledge.
• Responding to technical support requests within agreed SLAs.
• Ensuring IT systems meet industry best practices.
• Managing client expectations and ensuring timely resolution of issues to their satisfaction.

Technical Support Engineer Experience Required:

• Similar experience working in a customer facing IT support environment.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and customer service skills.
• Extensive experience delivering IT support via remote and on-site methods.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft 365 suite (including Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Intune, Azure AD) and their management suites.
• Good knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, and administration of Windows files shares.
• Some knowledge or exposure to TCP/IP, WAN, LAN, WiFi, and VPN connectivity/troubleshooting, including VLANs, NAT, and firewalls.
• Understanding of cybersecurity.

A full UK driving licence will be required to apply for this role