Technology & Digital
Introduction
Yolk Technology & Digital work with industry-leading employers across the UK and Ireland in such cutting-edge industries as Defence, Aerospace, FinTech, Consultancy and much, much more.
We cover hundreds of opportunities, across a huge breadth of technology verticals with household names, savvy start-ups, and heavyweight titans of future-thinking software. Our specialist Technology & Digital recruitment team span two continents, and are experts in placing top tech talent into temp, contract, and permanent positions throughout our growing sector.
Roles That We Specialise In (But Are Not Limited To):
Software Development
Network and Infrastructure
Project Services
QA, Testing and Software Verification
Data Science and Engineering (inc. Big Data)
Information Security, Cyber Security, NOC and SOC
C-Suite/Technology Directors/IT Managers
Systems Engineers
DevOps, SecOps, DevSecOps
Cloud
For a confidential conversation about your next career move, or if you’re looking for talented professionals to join your team, speak to our Senior Manager for Technology & Digital.
To find out more about some of our specialist Technology & Digital areas, please click below:
Software Development
We supply the best in UK technology talent to our customers across a wide scope of sectors. That includes (but is not limited to) languages such as Java, C++, C, JavaScript (inc. frameworks), C#, Scala and Python. From supporting new innovative ideas with international software houses, to providing expertise that allows a pilot to simulate their flight, we are well invested within our technology community and currently own the largest UK technology jobs group on LinkedIn.
QA/Testing and Software Verification
We thoroughly cover the QA/Testing and V&V space across the UK. We work with those who are at the most senior bracket, consulting on major million-pound projects, to those starting out their career in technology. We cover manual and automation, from Junior QA’s to Senior Software V&V Engineers; we also supply into roles that are in proximity to multiple verticals such as Performance Testers and Penetration Testers.
Contract
Yolk Technology & Digital are proud suppliers into some of the largest contingency programmes in the UK, supporting on decade-spanning defence and space projects, large transformation pieces and huge consultancy wins. We present the opportunity to work with exciting enterprises on brand new products, and also support in mopping up any issues! We cover all verticals listed above, and are bolstered by ex-data engineers-now-recruitment consultants, and decades of recruitment experience across the team.
Lewis Allen
Manager | Technology & Digital
lewis.allen@yolkrecruitment.com
07488 885 439
"The Yolk Technology & Digital team boasts some of Wales’s most experienced and well-connected technology recruitment professionals. We have a proven track record of building product teams from the ground up, as well as supporting leading Blue Chip companies with their technical recruitment headaches."

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Latest job vacancies in Technology & Digital
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Senior Dynamics Developer
Newport
Senior Dynamics Developer Location: Newport (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £54k The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment are excited to be working with an innovation-driven civil service organisation as they journey through an incredible digital transformation whilst prioritising forward thinking and excellent digital practices. Alongside this, they pride themselves on being a Stonewall Diversity Champion, which means they are part of Britain's leading best-practice employers' forum for sexual orientation and gender identity equality, diversity and inclusion. We are now looking to help them find a talented Senior Dynamics Developer (eligible for SC clearance) to get involved in some awesome tech projects. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity working with cutting-edge cloud technologies, modern delivery processes, and innovative projects involving AI and ML which provides a dynamic and stimulating work environment. Collaborating with experts in their respective fields enabling you to learn and make valuable contributions to ground breaking projects. My client offers amazing L&D training to allow the team learn and improve at their own pace. They also put their staff at the forefront of all decisions whilst recognising them the most valuable part of the organisation. Are you a Senior Dynamics Developer who has: Has been a key player in delivering technical solutions as part of large projects Experienced with modern delivery models such as Scrum and other Agile methodologies Advocate of DevOps principles Experience working in a Microsoft Azure Cloud first team Experience with Azure DevOps What will the Senior Dynamics Developer get in return? Up to £55k Pension: Up to 27.9% Full Flexi-Time - Work your 37.5 hours on any schedule between 5am and 10pm 25 Days annual leave PLUS Bank Holidays (Increasing to 30 days) Think this one's for you If you think this Senior Dynamics Developer opportunity is for you then please apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.
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Lead DevOps Engineer
Newport
Role: Lead DevOps Engineer Location: Newport (Hybrid) Salary: £74k 28.9% Pension Flexi working (build own schedule) The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment are excited to be working with an innovation-driven civil service organisation as they journey through an incredible digital transformation whilst prioritising forward thinking and excellent digital practices. Alongside this, they pride themselves on being a Stonewall Diversity Champion, which means they are part of Britain's leading best-practice employers' forum for sexual orientation and gender identity equality, diversity and inclusion. Working within an established team, this role provides an opportunity to turn innovative ideas into customer value using a range of technologies and delivery platforms. Key Responsibilities Provide hands-on technical leadership, coaching, and mentoring to engineers Lead DevOps practices across the full software delivery lifecycle Define and assure technical designs aligned to business needs Act as a technical product owner, contributing to medium-long term strategy Support and guide cross-functional teams in selecting appropriate solutions Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across teams Ensure alignment with architectural standards, security, and governance Contribute to technology strategy, roadmaps, and planning activities Collaborate with stakeholders to influence and challenge technical decisions Encourage reuse of tools, patterns, and best practices Stay informed on emerging DevOps trends and innovations People & Leadership Mentor and support engineers in technical and professional development Provide light line management where required Contribute to building capability across the wider engineering community Core Experience Strong understanding of DevOps principles within iterative delivery environments Proven experience leading DevOps decision-making across delivery lifecycles Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, including design and implementation Experience embedding automated testing within delivery pipelines Ability to troubleshoot, support services, and resolve incidents Experience managing risks and issues Strong communication skills with experience mentoring and knowledge sharing Ability to select appropriate technical solutions based on user and business needs Technical Skills Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g. Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions or similar) Infrastructure as Code experience (e.g. Terraform) Experience working with cloud platforms (Azure or equivalent) Development or scripting experience (e.g. Python, Bash, PowerShell) Experience with containerisation (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud-native services) Familiarity with modern application stacks (e.g. .NET, Python, Node.js) Experience managing source code repositories (e.g. Git) Think this one's for you If you think this Lead DevOps Engineer opportunity is for you then please apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.
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Senior Network & Infrastructure Engineer
Pembrokeshire
📌 Senior IT Network & Infrastructure Engineer 📍 West Wales (office-based, with occasional cover at a nearby secondary site) 💰 £48,000 per annum (some flexibility for the right candidate) What You'll Do: Take ownership of the organisation's network and infrastructure across a busy on-site environment Design, implement and maintain LAN, WAN, WLAN and VPN solutions Configure and manage routers, switches, firewalls and load balancers Lead network upgrades, migrations and infrastructure improvement projects Deliver secure remote access (VPN, IPsec, SSL/TLS, SSH) Drive network security best practice including firewall rules, IDS/IPS, encryption and PKI Monitor network performance, capacity and security and troubleshoot complex issues Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning for network services Manage patching, configuration backups and documentation Provide technical guidance and support to a junior IT support colleague Participate in on-call support and incident response as required What You'll Bring: Proven experience designing and supporting enterprise-level networks Strong knowledge of routing and core network services (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) Solid network security experience (firewalls, VPNs, encryption standards) Experience working in on-prem / operational environments where uptime matters Windows Server experience Virtualisation exposure (VMware vSphere or similar) is highly beneficial Certifications such as CCNP/CCIE, JNCIP (or equivalent) are advantageous Comfortable working on-site and being hands-on in a small IT team Why You Should Apply: Senior, hands-on role with real ownership of networks and infrastructure Small IT team where your work makes an immediate impact Visibility and support from senior stakeholders (including CEO involvement in IT) Stable, long-term environment within an established organisation Clear two-stage interview process with a practical or presentation element Ready to Apply? Contact Lewis Allen to find out more. Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!
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Software Developer (Oracle APEX)
London
Role: Software Developer (Oracle APEX) Location: Remote Salary: 55k The Opportunity My client is a national youth charity focused on improving the life chances of young people. Working in partnership with the Combined Cadet Force Association, their mission is to ensure that young people have access to opportunities that build confidence, skills, and personal development through cadet experiences. They are also committed to supporting adult volunteers in developing leadership and training capabilities, while expanding access to cadet programmes through fundraising, grant-making, and resource development. Key Responsibilities The client requires development and maintenance of application components using Oracle APEX, PL/SQL, and related technologies. Implementation of user interface elements and application logic in line with established designs and development patterns. Close collaboration with product owners, testers, and wider team members to deliver user-focused solutions. Active participation in Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives. Adherence to MOD standards covering security, accessibility, and performance across all development activities. Contribution to estimation, code reviews, testing, and documentation to ensure quality and maintainability. Identification of improvement opportunities and escalation of technical issues through established processes. Resolution of bugs and delivery of minor enhancements as prioritised within sprint cycles. Ongoing development of knowledge in Oracle APEX and associated best practices. Qualifications and Training The client is looking for candidates who can demonstrate: Formal training or certification in Oracle APEX development, or equivalent practical experience Knowledge of DevOps practices and associated tools Training or experience in Agile or Scrum methodologies Awareness of MOD or public sector digital standards, including Secure by Design and accessibility requirements A degree, or equivalent experience, in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline (Evidence assessed via covering letter, interview, references, and relevant certifications.) Experience and Knowledge The successful candidate is expected to have: Proven recent experience developing applications using Oracle APEX in a production environment (version 22.2) Strong knowledge of PL/SQL, SQL, and Oracle database design principles Experience working within a multidisciplinary digital team (e.g. developers, testers, product owners) A solid understanding of the software development lifecycle Experience working within a Defence, public sector, or similarly secure environment Knowledge of integrating Oracle APEX with third-party APIs or external data sources (Evidence assessed via covering letter, interview, and references.) Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo both a Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check (one of the requirements being that applicants must have been resident in the UK for 3 years). In addition, we will follow up references.
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Senior Interaction Designer
Newport
Role: Senior Interaction Designer Location: Newport (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £53k 28.9% Pension The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment are excited to be working with an innovation-driven civil service organisation as they journey through an incredible digital transformation whilst prioritising forward thinking and excellent digital practices. Alongside this, they pride themselves on being a Stonewall Diversity Champion, which means they are part of Britain's leading best-practice employers' forum for sexual orientation and gender identity equality, diversity and inclusion. This role involves designing user-centred public services at scale within multi-disciplinary teams aligning with GDS. Key responsibilities include identifying and resolving complex public infrastructure issues, promoting best practices and standards in user centred design, and mentoring junior designers. Key Responsibilities Design user-centred services: Collaborate within agile, multidisciplinary teams to design and deliver solutions for complex transformation programmes. Contribute to user research, create prototypes, and design seamless user journeys across multiple channels, using evidence and data to inform decisions. Champion design quality: Promote consistent, high-quality user experiences by applying best practices, reusable design patterns, and established standards. Ensure all designs meet accessibility, legal, and security requirements. Support and develop others: Provide coaching, mentoring, and guidance to designers, supporting their professional growth and maintaining high standards of design delivery. Essential Criteria Proven experience working in agile, multidisciplinary teams, delivering iterative design solutions. Strong background in designing accessible, user-centred services across multiple platforms. Ability to produce key design artefacts such as user flows, service blueprints, and site maps. Proficiency in prototyping tools (e.g. Figma or similar) to create and test high-fidelity designs. Experience conducting usability testing, independently or alongside research specialists. Familiarity with established design systems and standards, with the ability to contribute improvements. Experience leading or contributing to design communities of practice. Demonstrated ability to mentor and support other designers. Think this one's for you If you think this Senior Interaction Designer opportunity is for you then please apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.
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Incident & Problem Manager
Newport
📌 Incident and Problem Manager 📍 Newport (Hybrid Working) 💰 £62,256 per annum + benefits What You'll Do: Step into a pivotal leadership role where you'll take ownership of incident and problem management across a critical national infrastructure environment. You'll oversee the governance of best practice frameworks, ensuring timely root cause analysis and preventative actions, while leading a collaborative team and influencing service delivery across a multi-vendor landscape. This is an opportunity to create tangible improvements in IT service stability, shaping strategies alongside internal and external stakeholders, and delivering long-term value to the business. What You'll Bring: Solid experience in a management role within IT service delivery, with a strong focus on incident and problem management Hands-on knowledge of ITIL practices, especially around RCA and service improvement Familiarity with service management tools such as ServiceNow Proven experience working with external partners or vendors in a high-pressure environment Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences A naturally analytical approach, able to lead investigations and deliver preventative solutions Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities, with a proactive attitude to continuous improvement Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Retirement Savings Plan (pension) with Aviva: 5% employee contribution, doubling your contribution at 10% - totalling 15% 14 x salary Life Insurance linked to membership of the Retirement Savings Plan "Choices" flexible benefit scheme options including corporate gym memberships, dental insurance, and health cash-plans Access to our Financial Wellbeing Programme - allowing you to manage your benefits flexibly to suit your financial needs Enhanced pay for parental leave Retail discounts and cashback scheme Annual salary review Why You Should Apply: This newly created role offers the chance to shape processes from the ground up while working in a supportive and forward-thinking IT team. If you're passionate about reducing service disruption, enhancing operational excellence, and driving real change, this could be your next big step. Ready to Apply? Contact Daniel Newton to find out more. Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. Know someone great for the job? We also offer a referral scheme, get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!
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Senior Manager - M&A Technology and AI Advisory
London
📌 Senior Manager - M&A Technology and AI Advisory 📍 London (Hybrid) 💰 £95,000 to £110,000 What You'll Do * Lead Technology Due Diligence projects with a strong focus on AI capability, data maturity and architecture. * Assess technology landscapes within target organisations and identify clear value creation opportunities. * Build practical implementation plans that link to financial benefits and business outcomes. * Manage multi‑disciplinary teams and ensure smooth delivery across complex deals. * Work directly with senior stakeholders, presenting findings and shaping key decisions. * Support integration and separation work, including TSAs, blueprints and SteerCo packs. * Contribute to internal capability building and help develop future talent. What You'll Bring * Solid background in Technology Due Diligence or large‑scale technology transformation. * Experience analysing AI capability or delivering AI‑focused programmes. * Strong understanding of cloud, SaaS, data and modern technology environments. * Confidence working across the full M&A lifecycle. * A track record of leading teams and managing senior‑level clients. * Ability to challenge assumptions, communicate clearly and deliver high‑quality outputs. * Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Why You Should Apply * Work on high‑profile corporate and private equity transactions. * Real ownership and client exposure from day one. * Clear long‑term progression within a growing advisory team. * Flexible hybrid working and a supportive, collaborative environment. * Opportunity to shape how AI is assessed and used in the deal process. Ready to Apply? Contact Lewis Allen to find out more. Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!
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Assistant Director Tech Value Creation
London
Senior Manager. Technology Due Diligence and Value Creation 📍 London. Hybrid 💰 £95,000 to £110,000 What You'll Do * Lead technology due diligence projects for corporate and private equity clients across buy side, sell side, IPO and refinancing. * Assess AI capability, data maturity, architecture, security and wider technology strategy within target organisations. * Identify value creation opportunities including synergies, operational efficiencies, AI‑led automation and digital revenue potential. * Build detailed technology change and implementation plans linked directly to financial outcomes. * Run multi‑disciplinary project workstreams, manage timelines and oversee the production of high‑quality client deliverables. * Present clear findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders, including C‑suite decision makers. * Mentor and support junior team members and contribute to practice development, proposals and thought leadership. * Produce integration and separation plans, TSAs and SteerCo packs for complex transactions. What You'll Bring * Strong experience delivering technology due diligence in a consulting or corporate environment. * Exposure to AI, cloud, SaaS or digital transformation programmes. * Solid understanding of the M&A lifecycle and experience working on complex transactions. * Programme or transformation management capability, with confidence running multiple workstreams. * Strong analytical skills and the ability to challenge assumptions with evidence. * Excellent communication and presentation skills, comfortable engaging senior stakeholders. * Proven record of leading teams and delivering high‑pressure projects at pace. Why You Should Apply You'll work on large, complex and high‑profile transactions with a blend of corporate and private equity exposure. The work is varied, commercially focused and offers clear progression into senior leadership. You'll join a high‑performing team where you can deepen your expertise across technology, AI and value creation while developing your consulting toolkit. Ready to Apply? Contact Lewis Allen to find out more. Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!
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Enterprise Architect
Nantgarw, Rhondda Cynon Taff
Enterprise Architect - Microsoft SME - Up To £86,000 - Hybrid (Two days a week in Nantgarw - Flexible) The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team has partnered with a vital NHS organisation that ensures that our vital frontline services are well resourced and functioning properly. They do incredible work for our healthcare workers across Wales. They are looking for an Enterprise Architect to take a leading role in the organisation, delivering against a number of workstreams, including a large multi-year platform centralisation piece the organisation is currently implementing. The successful candidate will bring an in-depth understanding of Microsoft Systems including pro-code and low-code solutions, and the ability to manage and upskill a team. They are looking for someone from a software development background - this role isn't suitable for candidates coming from an infrastructure background. What the Enterprise Architect will be doing You will be responsible for the development of the enterprise architecture for Microsoft based applications and software development - using your in depth knowledge to influence stakeholders across the organisation, and representing the organisation at technical conferences. Maximising the use of Microsoft technologies, including Power Platform, Dataverse, NET, and Azure cloud services ensuring cost effectiveness and strategic alignment across NHS Wales Lead the definition and governance of HEIW's enterprise technical architecture Establish and enforce standards for software development and architecture to ensure consistency, best practice, quality, and alignment Leading and developing a high performing team to deliver excellent products and services What you will bring to the team You will have a strong technical background, with a deep knowledge of Microsoft Systems and how to design digital systems and applications in a cost-effective way. Your experience will be from a software development background - as part of the role will be upskilling the team on Microsoft Systems. Deep understanding and knowledge of the Microsoft ecosystem, both Low-code and pro-code approaches to system and application development Strong programming background. Strong leadership ability - with the ability to engage stakeholders at high level, and develop the skills of the team reporting in to you The ability to take charge of your own workstream, whilst working collaboratively across the business The ability to deliver assurance and governance for key workstreams Here's What You'll Get in Return The successful Enterprise Architect will be rewarded with; Salary of up to £86,000 Salary increases Fantastic internal progression opportunities Fully funded training opportunities Flexible working arrangements Think this one's for you If you think this Enterprise Architect opportunity is for you then apply online.
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Office and Digital Assistant
Cardiff
Office and Digital Assistant Would you like to join a company, with a great local brand, a culture we're proud of and clients across the globe? We are Recolution, a collection of Recruitment companies including Yolk Recruitment, Conexus, Meritus and City Executive Search. Our Recruiters are market specialists. They do what they do, brilliantly, giving job seekers access to amazing opportunities with some of the most exciting employers around. But our recruiters need support. They can only do their best if we have an environment, digital technology and training that allows them to excel and we are looking for an Office and Digital Assistant to help with that The role offers diversity, challenges, and a chance to make an impact, supporting our people to make sure they have what they need to be amazing. You'll receive thorough training and ongoing support as you settle into your new position and continue develop in your career. Along the way it will also be fun, rewarding and enjoyable. Hopefully that's what you are looking for? This is what you'll be doing Systems Support - Providing basic on-site support. This is usually simple support with more complex issues escalated internally or to third party supplier. This could be Our internal CRM ( Bullhorn ), Job Boards, Social Media, SharePoint, other digital and cloud platforms or AI technology like ChatGPT or Copilot AI and Automation - Assisting with automation, digital workflows and AI technology to continue to improve and streamline internal processes. Data Quality and Integrity - Maintain data quality and integrity by processing data requests, encouraging correct system usage and creating digital automations to address data issues to help our people talk to the right people Reporting - Generate reports. primarily using Excel, but using AI to automate where possible, including data quality and management reports so we know we're doing the right things Learning and Development (L&D) Support - Manage and update training documentation and SharePoint file libraries as well as supporting users to get the most out of our IT and Digital Platforms. Office Support and Management - Ensuring a clean and safe workplace, maintaining office standards, arranging and supporting company events, purchasing office supplies and general admin support as required. This is what you'll need Attitude and personality are most important; skills can be trained. But you should relish the idea of a diverse role where no two days are the same. Hopefully you'll have most of the following: Strong organisational skills - there will be a lot to keep track of and manage Self-motivated and capable of self-management - you'll always be working with our people, but we need someone able to take ownership. Digitally literate, comfortable working with a range of digital platforms including; MS Office, (especially Excel), and AI tools, like Chat GPT, Copilot or Power Automate An interest in learning and improving how digital systems are used Comfortable with data handling Comfortable in a people facing role, providing support and assistance Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) - we like to keep things documented Everything else you can learn with training and support along the way. And this is what you'll get in return: We care about our people, they are at the centre of everything we do. We have a strong commitment to staff welfare, diversity and inclusion and corporate social responsibility as well as offering a friendly working environment. We believe that people want to make a difference, take pride in what they do and make the biggest contributions when they have the freedom to express ideas and try new things. We'll support you in this and continue to develop your career with you. We also offer a wide range of benefits including: A starting salary of £26,500 Hybrid working with flexible business hours Monday to Friday Free onsite parking 22 days of annual leave to start. This rises by 1 day for every completed year Christmas shutdown days in addition to annual leave An extra day off to celebrate your birthday Charity days to support our CSR initiatives Great social events throughout the year A fully expensed summer party Sage Employee Benefits worth up to £1k Private medical healthcare plan including on-demand GP, Optical and Dental cover Please apply with a CV and why you think you'd be interested (and interesting) for the role. The Recolution Group are an equal-opportunity employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. If we can make any reasonable adjustments for you during the interview and selection process, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
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Product Owner
Bath
Product Owner Bath (Hybrid) £50,000 + DOE Overview: We're working with a purpose-driven software business delivering impactful healthcare technology used across the UK and internationally. They're now looking for a Product Owner to join their collaborative team, with a particular focus on data-led initiatives. The Role: You'll take ownership of backlog planning and prioritisation, working closely with technical teams to deliver high-quality features and data-driven solutions. You'll play a key role in shaping the product roadmap and ensuring delivery aligns with both customer needs and wider business strategy. Key Responsibilities: Own and prioritise the product backlog Work closely with engineering and data teams Translate customer needs into actionable deliverables Remove blockers and support delivery teams Drive product improvements based on user pain points About You: Experience as a Product Owner in an Agile/Scrum environment Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Exposure to data teams, analytics or data platforms (desirable) Comfortable working across the full product lifecycle Certified Scrum Product Owner (or willing to obtain) Why Apply? Meaningful product improving healthcare outcomes Strong collaborative culture Hybrid working with flexibility Opportunity to shape data strategy Ready to Apply? Contact Jack Winder to find out more. Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!
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Sysops Engineer
Bath
SysOps Engineer Bath (Hybrid) £40,000+ DOE The role This isn't a ticket‑chasing SysOps job. You'll be joining a small, sharp engineering team in a health‑tech company whose platform is used by real patients, real clinicians and makes a measurable difference to care outcomes. You'll own infrastructure, shape how environments are built and run, and work side‑by‑side with developers to keep things fast, secure and reliable. If you're used to being siloed, you'll enjoy the freedom here. If you like improving systems rather than just maintaining them, you'll fit in. What you'll be doing Improving and supporting AWS environments (EC2, VPC, networking, security) Building infrastructure properly through Terraform and Ansible Automating deployments, tightening reliability, and removing manual pain points Monitoring environments and responding to incidents when they matter Working directly with engineers across product, backend and frontend teams Being part of an engineering culture where your voice and ideas actually shape the platform Tech stack AWS, Linux, Terraform, Ansible, Bash/Python, PHP, MySQL What they're looking for Around 3-5 years in a SysOps / DevOps / Cloud engineering role Strong AWS experience (multi‑environment, secure, production workloads) Terraform or similar IaC Good Linux fundamentals Comfortable scripting (Bash or Python) Why this is worth your time Genuine tech‑for‑good work (your work impacts patient care, not advertising metrics) A team that values learning, curiosity and autonomy L&D budget for courses, certs and time to grow Private healthcare + enhanced benefits A modern engineering culture with proper collaboration, not red tape Interested? Contact Jack Winder for a chat. Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!
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Software Developer
Bath
Software Developer | Bath | Up to £60,000 DOE|Hybrid We're working with a growing software company building applications that genuinely make a difference in people's lives, particularly within mental health services. This is a developer role in a highly collaborative team where pair programming, whiteboarding and shared ownership are part of everyday work. If you enjoy working closely with others and care about clean, well-designed software, this environment will suit you. The Role Build and improve web applications used across healthcare services Work in an agile Scrum team delivering value in regular sprints Collaborate closely with developers, product owners and wider teams Contribute to code reviews, architecture discussions and best practices Work in a team that values shared ownership rather than hierarchy Tech Environment JavaScript, React, PHP, MySQL MVC frameworks and modern frontend frameworks Git, testing frameworks and clean coding practices What We're Looking For Commercial software development experience Experience with modern frameworks (frontend or backend) Understanding of MVC patterns and/or modern JavaScript frameworks Comfortable working in agile environments Strong collaboration and communication skills Nice to Have Accessibility best practices (WCAG) Testing frameworks Software design principles Why Join? Work on products that have a real impact on people's lives Join a collaborative, supportive engineering culture Be part of a team that values learning, development and shared success Ready to Apply? Contact Jack Winder to find out more. Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!
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DevOps Engineer
Cardiff
DevOps Engineer 📍 Cardiff | 💰 £50,000 - £60,000 | 🏢 Remote The Opportunity We're supporting a fast-scaling SaaS organisation looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to play a critical role in deploying, monitoring, and operating production systems serving tens of thousands of users. This is a high-impact position, directly influencing customer experience, system reliability, and overall company growth. You'll work within an agile engineering function using modern tooling including AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes and Ansible. What You'll Be Doing Providing technical thought leadership across Engineering & Architecture Designing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code across dev & prod Building robust observability and monitoring frameworks Supporting uptime/SLAs Designing and maintaining Kubernetes clusters (advanced configuration) Designing and maintaining Kafka clusters (including DR & scaling strategy) Building and optimising CI/CD pipelines Identifying infrastructure vulnerabilities and improving resilience What We're Looking For 3+ years DevOps experience in a SaaS environment Strong AWS expertise Advanced Kubernetes administration Advanced Kafka administration (DR, topic scaling, performance tuning) Infrastructure as Code (Terraform essential) Config management (Ansible, Chef or Puppet) CI/CD tooling (Git, Jenkins or GitHub Actions) Distributed systems knowledge Strong networking knowledge (TCP/UDP, SSL, firewalls) Security-first mindset Prior development experience (ideal) What's On Offer Hybrid working (2/3 days onsite) Benefits Include: Enhanced parental leave Generous annual leave Healthcare plan Cycle-to-work scheme Pension with employer contribution Life assurance (3x salary) Rewards & discounts programme LinkedIn Learning licence Ready to Apply? Contact Lewis Allen or apply to find out more. Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!
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Scrum Master
Bath
Scrum Master 📍 Bath | 💰 £50,000+ DOE | 🕒 Full-Time | Hybrid/Flexible Working The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment is proud to be supporting a growing, award-winning software organisation delivering impactful solutions within healthcare. We're looking for an experienced Scrum Master to join a collaborative product environment made up of Product Owners, Developers, Designers and fellow Scrum Masters. This is a servant-leader role within a values-led business that genuinely lives Agile principles - not just practices them. What You'll Be Doing Guiding teams in the effective use of Scrum and Agile principles Coaching teams to focus on customer value and meaningful outcomes Removing impediments and enabling smooth sprint delivery Empowering teams to become self-managing and sustainable Supporting Product Owners with backlog refinement and planning Facilitating Scrum ceremonies with clear timeboxing and purpose Driving cross-team collaboration and organisational Agile maturity Creating an environment of trust, transparency and healthy conflict Contributing to continuous improvement across multiple Scrum teams What We're Looking For Proven experience Scrum Mastering technical/software teams Strong coaching capability (individual and team level) Excellent facilitation skills A proactive, solutions-focused mindset Confident communicator and relationship builder Comfortable driving change in evolving environments A genuine servant-leader approach Working Pattern Full-time (37.5 hours, Monday-Friday). Flexible "place of work" model - teams are expected to work where the work is best completed. Some weeks may be office-heavy, others remote. Flexibility is essential. Benefits Life assurance Private health insurance Pension (enhanced post-probation) Personal training & conference budget Onsite gym Parking including EV charging 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Important Information Must have right to work in the UK Not eligible for sponsorship Basic DBS check required (covered by employer) Ready to Apply? Contact Jack Winder to find out more. Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!
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Full-Stack Developer
Bristol
📌 Full-Stack Developer 📍 Bristol 💰 £45,000 What You'll Do: Join a mission-driven team transforming the future of regulatory tech. As a Full-Stack Developer, you'll play a central role in shaping intelligent, life-saving applications for organisations across the globe. You'll contribute to the development of innovative features, including a cutting-edge AI-powered search, while helping to modernise and scale core systems using tools like AWS, Docker and Terraform. Collaborating closely with design and product teams, you'll help bring the next generation of reporting and inspection apps to life. What You'll Bring: Experience building applications with Laravel or TypeScript Strong recent experience in PHP, Laravel, TypeScript and React A product-focused mindset with a passion for crafting user-friendly software Exposure to machine learning or a strong interest in practical AI applications Experience working with Docker and AWS infrastructure Familiarity with CI/CD workflows (DevOps experience is a plus) Bonus points for experience with Kotlin, Swift or React Native Why You Should Apply: Make a tangible difference in public health and housing with your work Be part of a team where engineers influence both product and tech direction Work with a modern and evolving tech stack, including AI integrations Enjoy genuine work-life balance with a 35-hour work week Access excellent benefits including 28 days holiday, a generous healthcare package, pension and Cycle 2 Work scheme Ready to Apply? Contact Jack Winder to find out more. Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!
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Manufacturing Project Manager
Bolton
Manufacturing Project Manager - INSIDE IR35 - Up to £31.50 per hour - BOLTON, ONSITE - 6 Months (w/ Likely Extension) - BPSS to START, MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR SC CLEARANCE - SINGLE STAGE PROCESS Yolk Recruitment are recruiting for a Manufacturing Project Manager to join the team on an initial 6 month deal in Bolton. Overview of department: Manufacturing department Provide support to the Programme Managers and Manufacturing Management Team to define, plan, direct and deliver the manufacturing projects/contracts against business plan targets through rigorous cost control and schedule adherence. Manage stakeholder interfaces including internal customers and ensure accurate reporting of progress against all aspects of project performance Role responsibilities: Planning, facilitating and providing support to the success of large scale contracts throughout the product life cycle. Developing and maintaining key relationships with internal customers and key subcontractors. Ensuring accurate reporting of progress against all aspects of project performance and interpreting requirements back to manufacturing. Assisting in the preparation and maintenance of contract risk and opportunity plans/budgets. Communicating consolidated project/programme requirements to a multi-disciplined team to safeguard deliveries. Playing a key role in tendering/bidding activities associated with the successful acquisition of future business. Role requirements Experienced Project Manager with a proven track record in the delivery of fixed cost programmes, of significant value, within a matrix organisation. Experience within an engineering or production environment would be of preference. A natural communicator, able to build strong relationships, with experience in driving multi-functional teams and delivering to tight time-scales. Enthusiastic, pro-active and tenacious individual who can prioritise and understand strategic business needs as well as managing the day-to-day tactical decisions. Experience in the application of Project Management skills at assistant level in a relevant business environment. ESD training Medical requirements None Health surveillance requirements Why you should come and work at our client's our client's, a world leader in missiles and missile systems, is a multi-national group with 10,000 employees on industrial facilities in France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States With some of the most sophisticated technology in defence, our client's is Europe’s leading guided weapons company and with this in mind we continually look to broaden our existing talent base whilst maintaining a strategic edge, by exploiting new markets and new applications for our world-class technology base Our work is complex, challenging and innovative. It takes a range of professionals across the full engineering and commercial spectrum to carry it out. Whatever field our people specialise in, they all share the same mind-set: a drive to make things work better and to redefine the established standards. Please note that in order to apply for our client's UK opportunities you will need to be eligible for SC (Secret Level) UK Security Clearance. Skillset/experience required: Significant project experience required
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Operations Support
Broughton
Operations Support - Inside IR35 - Up to £23.17 per hour - 12 Months - BROUGHTON, FLINTSHIRE, ONSITE - SINGLE STAGE PROCESS Yolk Recruitment are recruiting for an Operations Support to join our client in the engineering space in Broughton, Flintshire on an initial 12 month contract. Working alongside the production management team to coach and facilitate business improvement using the company-centric Operating System. Based on ‘Right first time’ Lean principles such as, Problem Solving, Kaizen (continuous improvement) and Quality Standards the Lean business improvement department of the Broughton site, is an exciting opportunity to influence and drive change in an established wing manufacturing facility. Tasks ❖ Support the team in deploying the tools of the system to drive continuous improvement ❖ Provide lean coaching to Operations managers & their teams ❖ Support continuous improvement/waste elimination of business governance and associated reviews ❖ Drive and influence change in a leading aircraft manufacturing environment ❖ Anticipate risks and find business improvement opportunities through data analysis ❖ Work alongside all business levels, adapting to changing landscapes within the business Skills ❖ Good knowledge of the application of Lean manufacturing ❖ Strong ability to work well in a team ❖ Innovative mindset with creativity & strong analytical skills ❖ Coaching improvement of standards and management routines ❖ Self-motivated in managing personal time, goals and objectives ❖ Focus on removal of non-value added activities with a strive for efficiency ❖ Able to work autonomously, recognising when support is required and seeking advice when necessary ❖ Have a customer focus and the ability to integrate well into the business ❖ Ability to manage stakeholder expectations & deliver on commitments ❖ Excellent communication skills and ability to present to a variety of audiences ❖ Confident & resilient with ability to challenge the status quo with blue sky thinking ❖ Change Management
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Systems Design Authority
Newport
Systems Design Authority - Inside IR35 - Up to £570 per day - SC Cleared - 6 Months - NEWPORT, WALES, ONSITE - Single Stage Telephone Call Yolk Recruitment are recruiting for a Systems Design Authority to work on a 6 month deal in Newport with our major defence client. Reporting to the SDA (Senior Design Authority) as the System Engineer you will collaborate with a multi-functional team including Software, Hardware, Mechanical and FPGA engineers to deliver High Grade Crypto and Key Management solutions and will provide "system level" thinking and solutions to the team. Tasks and Responsibilities Follow Systems Engineering processes to develop technical solutions, to engineering problems, and ensuring customer and stakeholder requirements are satisfied. Develop Systems Engineering artefacts across the product development lifecycle. Ensure effective engineering processes are utilised in the execution of the project. Collaborate with the system, hardware and software architects to ensure consistency, design for modularity and re-use, and technical excellence. Contribute to the development of the engineering department functions and procedures. Involvement in the full lifecycle (from requirements elicitation through to verification/certification and delivery) Skills and Experience Essential Degree in an engineering, mathematical or science-based subject or equivalent experience. Fundamental understanding of Systems Engineering and associated processes/lifecycles. Experience of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Experience across the full Systems Engineering lifecycle UK National Desirable Experience of DOORS, SysML, UML, Enterprise Architect, JIRA Knowledge of communication protocols (such as IP, IPSec, SIP) and/or Public Key Infrastructure Software Engineering background (preferably with C++ / C expertise). INCOSE – ASEP/CSEP/ESEP Certification
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Business Improver
Broughton
Business Improver - INSIDE IR35 - Up to £23.84 per hour - BPSS Cleared or Willing to Undergo - BROUGHTON, FLINTSHIRE, ONSITE - 12 Months - SINGLE STAGE VIRTUAL INTERVIEW Yolk Recruitment are recruiting for a Business Improver to work on contract for the next twelve months with our major engineering client based in Broughton. Role Profile Computer literate - knowledge of Google Suite and SAP ideally Compilation of KPI’s using SAP and Google Suite Compile invoicing documentation Control Goods in and Goods out Deal with Sub-contract firms and compiling all associated documentation - quotes, purchase orders, contractor reviews Part ordering Audit time booking of Tooling personnel Liaise and assist with the Tooling Planner Liaise with Customer to arrange release of Tooling for internal and external work Create Yearly recert Schedule, Roll Out and agree (amend where required) Plan in ad-hoc/project laser work Keep in regular contact with site planners to ensure on plan and move where required Update recert plan and database when recert’s are completed to enable delivery KPI’s Review weekly Out Of Life Tooling list Monitor and Create KPI of recert hours and feedback any concerns to process managers Sales and Ops – create pack Jig & Tool Budget Reviews Engage sub-contractors when we are unable to carry out recerts Key Skills The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate experience of working in a busy office environment and a proven track record to demonstrate this. A familiarity with Google Suite and SAP would be advantageous, but training will be given. You must be a good communicator and able to give precise and current information on request. Basic engineering knowledge would be advantageous but not essential.
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Yolk were incredibly helpful all the way through the job searching process. They made sure to keep tabs on me to see how I was doing and give me regular updates, as well as chasing up companies to get responses ASAP so as to not leave me in the dark. Great assistance all around.
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I’ve trusted Yolk to source developers and other technical roles for Wealthify and other businesses for years. They understand our company culture and technology stack, and have supported us in building a talented and loyal team. We value the close working relationship we have with Yolk over working with agencies further afield.
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Yolk have been superb throughout the process and it's really encouraging to work with agencies that understand matters such as IR35 in great detail. Recommended.
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Lewis and the team at Yolk Recruitment did a fantastic job helping us to grow a first-class development team from scratch. Ensuring that our specific requirements were well understood, the team worked not only to find candidates with right skills but, importantly, the right fit for our company culture and fast-paced start-up environment.
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I was contacted by Yolk's contract business about a new contractor opportunity that was coming up.On both our initial call and all subsequent ones they were very professional but also relatable, easy to talk to and frank in their guidance and when describing the role. They offered me a lot of support and checked in with me constantly through the recruitment process to make sure everything was proceeding as planned.They also reached out to me ...
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I recently worked with Lewis on an assignment to a Public Sector organisation and found him very hard working and supportive, from acquiring the assignment in the first place, working through the confusion of new IR35 contract issues, as well as ongoing housekeeping and support throughout the contract life span. I absolutely look forward to working with him again.
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Working with Yolk Recruitment has been a pleasure over the last twelve months, they have engaged with HEFCE's values, culture and understand what managers need from a candidate filling a role. They take the time to get to know the organisation and understand what is needed from each role, they take the time to come and meet our managers at our offices to understand how best someone can fit in the teams. This has proven to work as they identify...
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