-IT Support Specialist – Apple / Mac / iOS

-Edinburgh

-3 month initial contract, converting to permanent

-Excellent Day Rates (inside IR35)

-Immediate Start

IT Support Specialist required for our market-leading commercial client, who are embarking on a huge growth period and evolution, as they look to introduce new projects and services, whilst growing out the team as a whole.

Working as part of an established environment as an IT Support Specialist, you will provide support / troubleshooting to internal end users for all Apple, Mac and MacOS devices.

Essential Skills:

• General on site troubleshooting of all Apple/Mac/iOS devices
• Conference room AV troubleshooting
• Mac and Mac OS troubleshooting
• Laptop setups
• Onboarding new hires
• Making Apple orders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively alongside others

The above is not exhaustive To discuss the assignment in more detail please forward your CV to [email protected]

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Digital Workplace Technology Consultant, M365, Hybrid

Digital Workplace Technology Consultant required for a leading financial serviced company based in London.

You will manage essential technologies, including Desktop, M365, Azure, identity management, email hygiene, SharePoint storage, MS Teams / telephony services and overall Cloud infrastructure security.

Hybrid working – 2 days per week on site.

Limited company engagement is permitted; IR35 determination is the responsibility of the Limited company providing services prior to commencement.

General responsibilities: –

• Manage backlog of items and prioritizing agile sprints
• Prioritizing and allocating tasks and owning BAU work items
• Managing risks and working towards resolution and remediation of risk
• Work on strategic roadmap deliverables including requests arriving from the business via small change enhancements e.g. M365 add-ons, device rollouts, email enhancements
• Maintaining stability of AV technologies

Skills and experience required: –

• Experience delivering infrastructure services (within Financial Services preferred)
• Enterprise technologies used in an Azure Data Centre e.g. M365, End user and AV environments
• ITIL
• Able to technically manage a team of engineers and manage own and others workload
• M365 Technical expertise – Office/OneDrive/Teams/Sharepoint integration
• M365 management portal, conditional access and licence management
• Active Directory and Azure AD (Entra) management
• Skills working with cloud infrastructure (AWS or Azure)
• Understanding of Data networking
• Knowledge of firewall requirements
• Windows 11 Laptop management, SCCM, Intune, Autopilot
• Provision of email services, and email routing technologies (eg M365 Exchange Online/Hybrid Exchange)
• Mail protection e.g. Mimecast
• Security and Threat management in an enterprise environment (eg Defender for Endpoint, Vulnerability reporting and remediation)

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

We’re looking for a skilled Database Engineer / DBA with strong experience in PostgreSQL, ideally within AWS-hosted environments. You’ll join a high-performing data team supporting critical government projects.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as a DBA or Database Engineer working with PostgreSQL

• Comfortable with Postgres in AWS-hosted environments

• Solid understanding of performance tuning, database security, backup and recovery strategies

• Experience with automation/scripting for DB maintenance (e.g., using Python, Bash, or Terraform is a plus)

• Existing SC Clearance

• Willingness to undergo NPPV3 Police Clearance

• Available to work on-site in Farnborough approx. 1 day per week

If your experience aligns with the requirements of this role and you’re interested in taking on the opportunity, apply now or feel free to get in touch with me for more details.

[email protected] | 020 4518 0659

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Head of Data Governance

West Midlands | Flexible Working Hours

Full-time | Permanent

Salary: Circa £70,000 per annum

Are you passionate about data integrity, governance, and driving a data-first culture?

We’re looking for a strategic and experienced Head of Data Governance to lead the development and implementation of robust data governance capabilities across our organisation.

Head of Data Governance – About the Role

As Head of Data Governance, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the data governance strategy. You’ll lead the creation of policies, frameworks, and standards that ensure data is accurate, secure, ethically managed, and aligned with our strategic goals.

You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, data owners, and technical teams to embed a culture of accountability and continuous improvement in data management practices.

Head of Data Governance – Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction and execution of data governance initiatives.
• Develop and maintain governance frameworks, policies, and data quality standards.
• Chair the Data Governance Forum and collaborate with business leaders, Risk, Compliance, and IT Security.
• Oversee the configuration and use of Data Governance applications
• Monitor and report on data quality metrics and KPIs.
• Drive awareness and training on data governance principles.
• Manage and develop a high-performing team of Data Quality professionals.
• Ensure timely escalation and management of data risks.

Head of Data Governance – What We’re Looking For

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree or equivalent professional qualification.
• At least 5 years of proven experience in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of Data Quality, Metadata, Master Data, and Data Lifecycle Management.
• Experience with a variety of Data Governance tools
• Experience with SAP Analytics Cloud and SAP Datasphere (desirable)
• Familiarity with SAP data structures and regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR).
• Line management experience.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and planning abilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values data as a strategic asset. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of data governance and make a tangible impact across the business.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Senior Power Pages Developer
£550-600/day overall assignment rate to umbrella
London – mostly remote
6 months

As a Senior Power Platform Developer, you will collaborate with business units to understand their challenges and create effective solutions. You will have a crucial role in designing, developing, testing and implementing custom applications and workflows that use the Power Platform suite to address business needs.

Experience Required:

• Demonstrated skill in creating Power Platform solutions through all phases of the SDLC and service transition.
• Able to develop, configure, and customise Power Pages, Power Automate processes, Power Apps and their related components.
• Practical experience in Canvas Apps and model-driven applications.
• Knowledge of dataverse and data modelling principles.
• Capacity to be a trusted adviser for PowerApps and PowerAutomate, providing best practice and learning.
• Develop and implement plans for unit and system testing, following formal change control processes.
• Confident working with business units to understand business needs and translate them into effective solutions.
• Experience working in Agile development methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban to deliver value incrementally.
• Demonstrable experience of working in the Lloyds Insurance market with the ability to understand core insurance processes and terminology.
• Utilising Co-pilot to enhance delivery of PowerApp development.

Responsibilities:

• Designing, developing, testing, and maintaining power platforms.
• Developing software that controls the power platforms, monitors their performance, and transmits data to external systems.
• Developing PowerApps model and canvas-driven apps.
• Automating business processes and workflows using Microsoft Power Automate.
• Collaborating with business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver custom solutions.
• Integrating Power Platform solutions with other Microsoft services and third-party applications.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Infrastructure Engineer (Platform)

Tewkesbury or Bromsgrove (4 days per week on site)

£60,000-£80,000 per annum

Must hold at least active SC clearance and be willing to obtain DV

Sanderson Government and Defence are supporting a successful SME business in their search for an Platform Engineer to support their secure government clients. They work across both cloud and on-prem, and work with both linux and windows environments. This role is quite broad technically, so don’t worry if you don’t have a deep understanding of all of the following, but you will need to be skilled in probably at least half.

• Kubernetes
• Ansible
• Openshift
• Python
• Scripting (i.e Bash or Powershell)
• ESXI
• Windows Server maintenance
• Linux server maintenance and deployments
• AWS and/or Azure Cloud

This is an opportunity to work on a highly consequential programme alongside highly technical and high performing individuals. You will be required to be predominantly on site in order to access the client’s secure environment.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Solaris/AIX Infrastructure Engineer

£45,000 plus 35% shift allowance

24/7 service, role will cover nights, weekends etc

Must be eligible for SC clearance

Sanderson Government & Defence are working closely with a multinational consultancy who are looking for an Infrastructure Engineer for their UK Government focussed business.

This team supports their end client on a 24/7 basis, and so they require applicants to work hours including nights and weekends. There is a 35% bonus associated with unsociable working.

Requirements are as follows:

• Strong understanding and experience with Solaris/AIX
• IT Support/Engineering background with good communication skills
• Ability to obtain SC clearance (5 years continuous UK residency + UK Passport)
• Ability to access either Erskine or Newcastle including overnight – this realistically means you will need a driving licence/your own transport

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

3rd Line Network Engineer

Bracknell – on site

Salary to £55,000 plus package to around £62,000

Must hold or be eligible for DV

Sanderson are working with a major supplier to the UK Government in their search for a 3rd Line Network Engineer to be based in Bracknell.

You will be coming into an established networking team who support both Cisco and Juniper kit and who are starting to work on cloud based solutions more and more.

This role involves working with high secure government end clients, and so you will be required to achieve security clearance ahead of starting, which may delay a start date. This also means that this role is an office based position.

Requirements are as follows:

• Cisco and Juniper experience (you don’t need to be an expert in both)
• Ideally CCNA or equivalent
• Eligibility for DV security clearance
• Ability to access a Bracknell office 5 days per week

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Senior Quality Engineer / Automation Tester – Hybrid (Leicester)
Location: Leicester (Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Salary: Up to £65,000 + 10% bonus
Industry: Financial Services

We’re partnering with a global financial services company seeking a Senior Quality Engineer / Automation Tester to drive software quality and testing automation within a fast-paced Agile environment.

You’ll work alongside developers and offshore testers to ensure high-quality releases through automated testing solutions using Java, Groovy, Katalon, and Selenium.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end testing efforts across Agile development teams.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts.
• Collaborate with developers to identify and resolve issues early in the development lifecycle.
• Mentor and guide offshore test teams to ensure alignment and quality standards.
• Act as a champion for quality by identifying and implementing improvements in testing tools, techniques, and processes.
• Report to both the Quality Engineering Practice Manager and the Engineering Delivery Lead/Manager for oversight and strategic alignment.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong background in test automation with tools like Selenium, Katalon, and Groovy/Java.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps tools, and Azure Test Plans.
• Proven experience working within Scrum teams and a solid understanding of Agile practices.
• Strong mix of both manual and automated testing experience.
• Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

Comfortable working in high-pressure environments with tight deadlines.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Senior Azure DevOps Engineer

£80,000 – £85,000

Suffolk – 1 day onsite a week

We’re looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join a fast-paced engineering team delivering highly scalable, cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure. This role is hands-on and will see you at the heart of cloud infrastructure design, automation, deployment, and optimisation – with a strong emphasis on collaboration, best practices, and continuous improvement.

You’ll work closely with development, operations, and security teams to deliver robust CI/CD pipelines, maintain Kubernetes workloads, and embed Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) throughout the delivery process.

Responsibilities:

• Provision and manage cloud infrastructure using Terraform or ARM templates

• Build and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps

• Design, support, and optimise services running on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

• Automate manual processes using PowerShell, Bash, and scripting tools

• Lead the implementation of security and compliance best practices, including RBAC, Key Vault, and Azure Policies

• Work with engineering teams to ensure high-availability, disaster recovery, and proactive performance monitoring (App Insights, Azure Monitor)

• Collaborate on incident resolution, deployment strategies, and performance tuning

• Mentor junior engineers and promote a culture of knowledge sharing and DevOps excellence

Experience:

• Deep expertise in Azure infrastructure and services (AKS, VNets, NSGs, Load Balancers, Key Vaults, etc.)

• Strong scripting ability in PowerShell (and/or Bash/Python)

• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, particularly in an Azure environment

• Proven track record with IaC – Terraform or ARM templates preferred

• Mastery of Git and version control workflows in a collaborative team

• Comfortable in Agile/Scrum environments using tools like Jira and Confluence

• Experience supporting production systems, including observability and monitoring

Desirable:

• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., financial services, healthcare)

• Working knowledge of MongoDB or similar document-oriented databases

• Familiarity with Golang or Python to support infrastructure tooling

• Microsoft certifications (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-400, AZ-900)

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.