Technology & Digital
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Service Delivery Manager
Cardiff
Service Delivery Manager 📍 Cardiff 💰 £60000 The Opportunity An established and growing IT Managed Services provider is looking for an experienced Service Delivery Manager to join their Customer Success function. You'll take ownership of key customer accounts - ensuring service excellence, driving continuous improvement, and acting as the customer's champion internally. This is a senior, customer-facing role where relationship strength, ITIL expertise and commercial awareness are equally important. What You'll Be Doing Acting as primary point of contact for strategic customer accounts Managing contracts and SLAs, including performance reporting and reviews Leading major incident processes and escalations Engaging with senior stakeholders and executive-level contacts Driving continual service improvement initiatives (automation, process enhancement, maturity uplift) Managing third-party suppliers and ensuring contractual compliance Overseeing onboarding and transition of new customers into steady state Ensuring compliance with ISO27001, ISO20000, GDPR and governance standards Producing governance reports and leading service review meetings Coaching and mentoring less experienced SDMs What We're Looking For Minimum 5 years' experience in IT Managed Services Strong ITIL / ITSM expertise (certified preferred) Experience managing SLAs and customer contracts Demonstrable executive stakeholder engagement Major incident leadership experience Strong data-driven mindset and reporting capability Supplier management experience Continuous improvement mindset Confident communicator able to influence at all levels Why Apply? High-impact, customer-facing leadership role Opportunity to shape service maturity and standards Strategic involvement with key client accounts Growing managed services environment Clear route to senior leadership influence 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 | 🏢 Hybrid (2/3 days onsite) 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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Principal Business Analyst
Oldham
Role: Principal Business Analyst Location: Oldham (Hybrid) Salary: £78,000 The role Proud to be partnered with a multi-award winning Housing Association who is now looking got a Principal BA to to lead and continuously develop the Business Analysis function, ensuring high-quality, consistent and user-focused analysis that supports organisational priorities and service improvement. The role will foster strong collaboration across operational, digital and corporate teams to enable effective, evidence-based decision making and successful delivery of change initiatives. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership to the Business Analysis function, embedding best practice in requirements management, service design and process improvement. Work collaboratively with service leads, digital teams and stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into clear, deliverable requirements. Lead early-stage scoping, options appraisal and development of business cases to inform investment decisions and ensure value for money. Develop and maintain enterprise-wide process architecture and documentation standards to support transparency, consistency and continuous improvement. Champion structured approaches to change, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy and transformation priorities. Provide professional leadership, coaching and quality assurance to Business Analysts across the portfolio. Promote a culture of learning, continuous improvement and knowledge sharing. Ensure effective resource planning and stewardship of public funds. Stay informed of evolving best practice in business analysis, digital delivery and public service transformation. Key Outcomes Clearly defined, evidence-based requirements aligned to organisational objectives. Improved and standardised processes that enhance service delivery and user experience. Strong governance and assurance across change initiatives. A high-performing, collaborative Business Analysis function that supports organisational transformation. Essential: Significant experience in a senior Business Analysis leadership role. Proven ability to shape and deliver complex change programmes within structured governance environments. Strong experience in business case development, options appraisal and benefits realisation. Experience working across multidisciplinary teams in Agile and/or traditional delivery models. Excellent stakeholder engagement, facilitation and influencing skills. Strong analytical, written and presentation skills. Degree-level education (or equivalent experience) and relevant professional Business Analysis qualification. Desirable: Experience within public sector or regulated environments. Experience supporting digital transformation or cloud adoption initiatives. Accreditation in process improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean) or enterprise architecture frameworks. Leadership & Accountability Accountable for the effective delivery and continuous development of the Business Analysis function. Responsible for medium-term planning, performance management and professional standards within the discipline. Operates with a high degree of autonomy within agreed strategic direction. Builds effective internal and external partnerships to support organisational priorities. Think this one's for you? If you think this Principal Business Analyst role is for you then 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 Software Developer
Cardiff
📌 Senior Software Developer (Java) 📍 Cardiff 💰 Up to £65,000 DOE What You'll Do: You'll join a collaborative, cross-functional team where you'll play a key role in building and enhancing robust software solutions used by organisations around the world. Day to day, you'll be hands-on with designing, developing and maintaining scalable applications, while contributing to technical decisions and continuously improving how the team works. You'll work closely with Product Owners, QA and DevOps colleagues to translate requirements into high-quality solutions, support production releases, and help resolve complex technical issues. There's also a strong opportunity to mentor others and progress towards a lead developer position, shaping both the technology and the team's future direction. What You'll Bring: Strong commercial experience with Java 8+ and modern development practices Solid knowledge of frameworks such as Spring Boot, Spring Cloud and Hibernate Experience building microservices and RESTful APIs A good understanding of modern software architectures including microservices and event-driven design Hands-on experience with AWS, Docker and cloud-native development Confidence writing and maintaining unit tests using tools such as JUnit and Mockito Experience working with relational databases such as SQL or MySQL Familiarity with Git-based version control and Agile delivery environments Strong problem-solving skills, clear communication and a genuine desire to keep learning Why You Should Apply: This is a chance to work on meaningful software that supports workplaces globally. You'll benefit from a hybrid working model, strong support for personal development, and a culture that values collaboration, learning and inclusion. Alongside an attractive benefits package including enhanced parental leave, generous annual leave, healthcare support and a pension scheme, you'll have access to learning platforms and clear opportunities to grow your career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment. 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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Data Analyst
Carmarthenshire
Role: Data Analyst Location: West Wales Salary: £42,068 We are proud to be partnered with a well-established public sector organisation who is looking to add a Data Analyst to the team to work through some exciting projects. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise to projects that drive meaningful social and environmental impact! Key Responsibilities Produce clear, accurate reporting and insights using internal and external data sources. Develop, maintain, and promote Power BI dashboards to support data-driven decision-making across the organisation. Manage and maintain core performance measures, ensuring KPIs are accurate, timely, and published in line with internal deadlines. Champion data quality, integrity, and validation standards across all reporting. Work collaboratively with teams to understand business needs and deliver effective analysis and business intelligence. Own the end-to-end data process, including collection, cleansing, validation, analysis, and presentation of data for internal and external stakeholders. Complete required statutory and regulatory data returns. Support Subject Access Requests by gathering relevant data and producing compliant documentation. Identify opportunities to automate reporting and improve efficiency. Think this one's for you? If you think this Data Analyst role is for you then 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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Dynamics Developer
Newport
Dynamics Developer Location: Newport (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £45,000 29% 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. We are now looking to help them find a talented 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. What the Dynamics Developer will be doing: Design, develop, test, and document complex or mission-critical applications using Microsoft Dynamics and Power Platform in a cloud-first Azure environment. Configure and customize both model-driven and canvas Power Apps. Build Power Automate flows connecting to Dataverse and other data sources. Integrate Power Platform solutions with Azure components such as Logic Apps, Service Bus, Functions, and SharePoint. Support implementation of APIs and toolkits for integration, performance, security, and scalability. Looking for a 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 Dynamics Developer get in return? Up to £45,000 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 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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Salesforce Developer
Morden
Salesforce Developer - Morden (Hybrid) - £60,000 - £70,000 + benefits Yolk Recruitment are excited to be working with a leading global business that continues to grow and invest heavily in their Salesforce capability. Recognised for their collaborative culture and commitment to employee development, they're offering a great opportunity for an experienced Salesforce Developer to make a real impact. We're looking for a Salesforce Developer to join their dedicated team. You'll design, build, and customise solutions that support business goals, enhance user experience, and ensure the platform is used to its full potential. Alongside hands-on development, you'll play a part in driving best practice and contributing to continuous improvement across the function. What you'll be doing: Design, develop, test, and deploy Salesforce solutions including Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components, and Lightning Web Components (LWC). Configure Salesforce with Flows, Validation Rules, and Page Layouts to meet business needs. Build and maintain integrations with external systems using APIs and middleware tools. Troubleshoot and resolve issues in development and production environments. Translate business requirements into well-structured technical designs. Support new Salesforce features and releases by assessing and implementing relevant enhancements. Work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, QA, and other developers to deliver high-quality solutions. Take part in code reviews, knowledge sharing, and documentation to support maintainability and team learning. The skills you'll need: 5+ years' experience as a Salesforce Developer with strong expertise in Apex, Visualforce, and LWC. Proven experience integrating Salesforce with other platforms via REST/SOAP APIs or middleware (e.g. MuleSoft). Hands-on experience with Experience Cloud customisation and configuration. Strong knowledge of Salesforce security, governor limits, and performance best practices. Proficiency in JavaScript and building custom UIs on the Lightning platform. Familiarity with code versioning (Bitbucket/Git) and project tracking tools (JIRA/Confluence). Salesforce certifications - Platform Developer I essential, Developer II or Architect certifications a bonus. Knowledge of agile methodologies and Salesforce DevOps processes. Experience with data migration tools (Data Loader, ETL). Company Benefits: Enhanced Parental Leave Generous annual leave Healthcare Plan Annual Giving Day - an extra day to give back to yourself or your community Cycle-to-work Scheme Pension scheme with employer contributions Life Assurance - 3X base salary Rewards Program - access to discounts and cashback LinkedIn Learning Licence for upskilling & development Ready to Apply? Please apply with your latest CV. Know someone who'd be great for this role? 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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Data & Reporting Analyst
Cardiff
📌 Data & Reporting Analyst (Business Systems) 📍 Cardiff | Hybrid (3 days onsite) 💰 Up to £42,000 | 12-month Fixed Term Contract The role We're recruiting a Data & Reporting Analyst (Business Systems) to support a defined programme of data and reporting projects within a complex, regulated environment. This is a hands-on delivery role, not a traditional Data Analyst or pure Business Analyst position. You'll be responsible for owning Power BI reporting end-to-end, while also working directly with stakeholders to define, scope and shape reporting and systems requirements. The role suits someone comfortable operating across data, reporting and business change, who can step in quickly and deliver with minimal hand-holding. What you'll be doing Building, maintaining and enhancing Power BI reports used across the organisation Shaping and modelling data directly within Power BI Owning reporting delivery from initial requirement through to final output Working closely with non-technical stakeholders to understand needs and translate them into clear scopes of work Producing documentation suitable for IT and Business Intelligence teams Supporting the definition and prioritisation of future reporting and systems changes What we're looking for Essential Strong, hands-on Power BI experience beyond basic visualisation Experience preparing and modelling data inside Power BI Proven experience delivering reports end-to-end Confidence working directly with non-technical stakeholders Experience writing scopes of work, reporting specifications or similar documentation Ability to explain technical concepts clearly and pragmatically Nice to have SharePoint or Power Automate experience Background in regulated or infrastructure environments Working pattern Cardiff based Hybrid working, 3 days onsite per week 12-month fixed term contract Interview process The interview process will include: A short written statement of work submitted ahead of interview A live 10-minute Power BI exercise during the interview Face-to-face interview in Cardiff Interested? 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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Senior Delivery Manager
Cardiff
Role: Senior Delivery Manager Location: Cardiff Salary: £61,089 Grade: 7 Benefits: 28.9% Pension & 31 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, and 2 Privilege days **Must be Eligible for SC Clearance** The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment are excited to be working with an innovation-driven civil service organisation as they journey through some incredible projects whilst prioritising forward thinking and excellent digital practices. We are seeking a now seeking Senior Delivery Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of a complex portfolio of digital, IT, and business change projects. You will work across multiple project types, including software development, IT infrastructure, and organisational change, collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers. The role requires adaptability, strong stakeholder management, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of large and/or complex digital and change projects from initiation to completion. Plan, prioritise, and manage work backlogs in collaboration with service, product, and business stakeholders. Build, lead, and motivate multi-disciplinary internal and external teams. Define scope, delivery plans, schedules, and resource requirements; report progress and outcomes. Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies, removing blockers to maintain momentum. Apply appropriate delivery methods, tools, and practices (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid). Develop and manage cost estimates, budgets, and financial forecasts, balancing cost and value. Manage supplier relationships, including commercial negotiations where required. Ensure compliance with relevant standards, policies, and quality assurance requirements. Lead post-delivery reviews and support continuous improvement. Essential Experience Delivery of large-scale, complex digital or IT change programmes (e.g. software, infrastructure, systems integration). Managing multiple projects concurrently using a range of delivery methodologies. Leading high-performing multi-disciplinary teams to successful outcomes. Key Behaviours & Strengths Effective decision-making: able to assess information, involve stakeholders appropriately, and avoid unnecessary bureaucracy. Change leadership: responsive to emerging issues; considers user needs, organisational impact, and accessibility. Quality and risk management: plans delivery effectively while meeting legal, regulatory, and security requirements. Adaptability: remains effective in changing environments and supports others through change. Negotiation and collaboration: facilitates constructive discussion and agreement between parties. Essential qualifications: Relevant delivery or project management certification (e.g. Agile, Scrum, PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent). Benefits: 31 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, and 2 Privilege days Flexible and hybrid working Generous employer contribution of 28.97% Time off for wellbeing activities Green car scheme Cycle2Work and season travel tickets Access to subsidised sports groups Think this one's for you If you think this Senior Delivery Manager 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 Full-Stack Developer
Bristol
📌 Senior Full-Stack Developer 📍 Bristol 💰 £55,000 - £65,000 What You'll Do: Join a mission-driven team transforming the future of regulatory tech. As a Senior Full-Stack Developer, you'll play a central role in shaping intelligent, life-saving applications for organisations across the globe. You'll lead 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: Deep experience building applications with Laravel or TypeScript Strong proficiency 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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Cyber Security Resilience Manager
Cardiff
Cyber Resilience Manager South Wales | Hybrid working Up to £100,000 + strong benefits package We're working with a large, regulated organisation operating in the critical infrastructure sector who are strengthening their cyber security leadership capability. They're looking for a Cyber Resilience Manager to take ownership of key security functions and help shape the organisation's long-term cyber strategy. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility across several security disciplines including Security Architecture, Identity & Access Management and Information Security, working closely with operational and technology teams. The role You'll play a key role in developing and maturing cyber resilience across the organisation, including: Leading and developing cyber security teams Owning and evolving cyber security strategy and roadmaps Ensuring alignment with recognised frameworks such as CAF, NIST or ISO27001 Working with senior stakeholders to manage cyber risk and resilience planning Overseeing security architecture and identity strategy across enterprise environments Supporting incident response, risk management and regulatory engagement Helping embed a strong security culture across the organisation What we're looking for We're keen to speak with people who can demonstrate: Proven experience leading security teams in an enterprise or regulated environment Strong background in Security Architecture or Identity & Access Management Experience shaping strategy and managing cyber risk at organisational level Familiarity with frameworks such as CAF, NIST or ISO27001 Strong stakeholder engagement skills and experience working at senior level Certifications such as CISSP or CISM, or equivalent experience at this level Experience in utilities, telecoms, infrastructure, transport, defence or other regulated industries would be beneficial. Next steps If you'd like to find out more, apply now or contact Lewis Allen at Yolk Recruitment for a confidential discussion. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying, then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities. 'Yolk Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Yolk Recruitment Limited is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and experience can apply.'
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Service Desk Analyst
Monmouthshire
📌 Service Desk Analyst 📍 Newport 💰 Up to £30,000 DOE What You'll Do: Join a fast-growing support team delivering high-quality 1st and 2nd line technical support across a wide range of self-serve solutions. You'll be the first point of contact for customers, helping them stay up and running across both mobile and static platforms. You'll be part of a rotating shift pattern covering 8 AM to 8 PM, seven days a week, with occasional on-call responsibilities. This is a hands-on, office-based role, offering excellent opportunities for growth as the team continues to scale. What You'll Bring: Previous experience in a customer-facing service desk role (2+ years) Strong working knowledge of Windows OS and networking (DHCP, routing, wireless) Familiarity with both Windows and Android environments (50/50 split) Excellent communication skills and a 'customer first' mindset Experience supporting Office 365 and troubleshooting common issues Ability to remain calm under pressure and solve problems independently A degree in an IT-related subject is highly desirable Why You Should Apply: This is a brilliant opportunity to join a tech-forward business where you'll have real impact. If you're passionate about delivering great customer support, want to work with the latest technologies, and thrive in a dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you. 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, 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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Physical & Personnel Security Manager
Newport
About the Role We are seeking a dedicated Physical and Personnel Security Manager to join an established organisation that manages Critical National Infrastructure (CNI). This crucial position ensures the effective management of physical security across the enterprise, supporting the organisation in its obligations to safeguard critical assets. As the organisation operates under strict regulations such as the Network & Information Systems Regulation (NIS) and the Cyber Assessment Framework, this role will ensure that a robust physical security strategy is in place and that security controls are consistently maintained at the highest standards. This role covers all organisational sites, including offices, depots, and operational locations, and reports to the Senior Physical Security Manager. You will be responsible for ensuring the continuity of security measures across the organisation while liaising closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to advance the organisation's physical security posture. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the safeguarding of assets and personnel by ensuring robust physical security measures. Liaise with Counter Terrorism Security Advisers (CTSA) and the Police on all physical security-related matters. Support the Senior Physical Security Manager in investment plans, projects, and programs to advance the physical security strategy. Contribute to the development and ongoing enhancement of the Physical Security Strategy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate physical security measures into organisational strategies. Engage with internal teams and senior external stakeholders to ensure alignment with physical security goals. Assist in the management of security incidents and investigations. Lead security campaigns and workshops to drive a strong security culture within the organisation. This role is part of the Cyber Resilience Team and will involve close collaboration with other departments, including Facilities, Asset Management, Electrical & Instrumentation, and System Operations. Technical Know-How & Skills Experience managing security for Critical National Infrastructure or sites with national security standards. Strong technical understanding of physical security systems. Proven track record in liaising with national bodies such as NPSA, CTSA, and DESNZ. Expertise in conducting physical security risk assessments, utilising industry standards and best practices. Ability to source and apply threat intelligence into security strategies and ongoing risk assessments. Experience assisting in staff training and awareness programs related to physical security. Qualifications A degree in a related field is desirable, but not mandatory. Membership with The Security Institute is desirable. Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays which can be tailored to celebrations that reflect your beliefs Pension - 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 Enhanced pay for parental leave Retail discounts and cashback scheme Annual salary review Discretionary annual bonus Company Sick Pay In-house Occupational Health Team Employee Assistance Programme Comprehensive training Please get in touch for further details! *Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.* 'Yolk Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Yolk Recruitment Limited is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and experience can apply
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Asset Data Manager (Investment and Sustainability)
West Sussex
Asset Data Manager (Asset & Sustainability) Salary: Up to £59,000 Location: West Sussex I'm working with a client who is looking for an Asset Data Manager to lead their asset and energy-performance data initiatives. The role is key to supporting their long-term investment and sustainability objectives, managing data across multiple systems, and delivering insights that inform strategic decisions. To succeed in this role, you will need: Experience managing asset data and supporting investment planning within a housing or property environment Strong analytical and reporting capabilities, with proficiency in tools such as Power BI, Qlik, and SQL The ability to interpret complex compliance information and turn it into clear, actionable insights A collaborative leadership style, with a focus on cross-team working and continuous improvement Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise workload and manage competing deadlines What's on offer: 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays Generous employer pension contributions (up to 12%) Life assurance at four times annual salary Cashback on everyday healthcare costs Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, gym discounts, and a cycle-to-work scheme Loyalty benefits for long-serving colleagues, including additional leave and a gift hamper Hybrid working options Think this one's for you? If you think this Asset Data Manager role is for you then 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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Product Marketing Manager
Cardiff
Product Marketing Manager - Cardiff / Hybrid - £90,000 + Excellent Benefits Yolk Recruitment are supporting a high-growth B2B technology business with a strong international presence. The company is investing heavily in building out its product marketing capability and is establishing this function as a new discipline within the organisation. This role offers a genuine opportunity to shape product marketing from the ground up, owning the UK strategy and helping define how products are positioned, launched, and enabled across the business. This opportunity would suit a Product Marketing Manager who has experience setting up product marketing foundations, enjoys building propositions from scratch, and wants real ownership rather than inheriting a fully formed playbook. This is what you'll be doing Reporting into the Director of Product Marketing, you'll take responsibility for setting up and executing product marketing for the UK market, while working closely with global peers. You'll act as the local expert on products, buyers, and market needs, with the freedom to define how product marketing is done locally. Your responsibilities will include: Building the UK product marketing strategy from the ground up, defining positioning, messaging, and go-to-market approaches where little currently exists. Leading UK-specific product and buyer messaging frameworks that give GTM teams clear, usable direction. Working closely with Product Management to ensure messaging reflects real customer problems and market priorities. Creating foundational messaging briefs, playbooks, and enablement content for UK sales and marketing teams. Owning the execution of product and feature launches in the UK, from early planning through to adoption and performance tracking. Developing sales enablement materials such as proposals, collateral, case studies, and FAQs to support win rates and reduce sales cycles. Partnering with Product, Product Analysts, and Voice-of-Customer teams to understand the UK buying journey and identify funnel improvement opportunities. Acting as the product marketing lead for the UK, tailoring global initiatives to land effectively in the local market. Using market data, customer insight, and competitive intelligence to continually refine messaging and proposition. Owning the creation and distribution of clear, customer-focused product release notes for the UK market. What you'll bring 2-3 years' experience in B2B Product Marketing, ideally including experience building product marketing capability or propositions from scratch. A proven track record of creating clear, compelling positioning and messaging without relying on existing frameworks. Strong written communication skills and a high level of attention to detail. Confidence working with both customer insight and data to inform decisions. Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with limited direction. The ability to build strong relationships across Product, Sales, and Marketing teams. Confidence presenting to leadership and commercial teams. A growth mindset, with curiosity and a practical approach to continuous improvement. What you'll get in return You'll be joining a business at an exciting stage of growth, offering: Hybrid working with flexibility The chance to shape a brand-new product marketing function High visibility and influence across Product and Commercial teams A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Clear opportunities to grow with the function as it scales Interested? If you're excited by the idea of building something from the ground up and taking real ownership of product marketing in the UK, please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates who are successfully placed. For more information, contact Dan Newton at Yolk Recruitment.
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Applications Manager
Cardiff
Role: Applications Manager Location: Gwent Salary: £52,000 We are proud to be working with a multi-award winning housing association who prides themselves on the relationship they have and maintain with their tenants. The Role You will work closely with Infrastructure and IT Support teams to ensure applications are secure, stable, and continuously improved, managing incidents, upgrades, fixes, and enhancements. The role also supports business change by partnering with senior stakeholders to translate organisational needs into effective technical solutions. Who we are looking for: You will be a confident and collaborative leader with strong communication and organisational skills. You'll be highly analytical, detail-oriented, and customer-focused, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive improvement. You'll demonstrate integrity, adaptability, and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset, with flexibility to meet business needs. Welsh language skills are desirable. Skills, Experience and Qualifications Significant experience developing and improving housing management systems Experience with dynamic resource scheduling systems Strong background in business process improvement Experience with data governance, data warehousing, and GDPR compliance Proven experience leading high-performing teams Think this one's for you? If you think this role Applications Manager is for you then 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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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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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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Jack Winder
Consultant | Technology & Digital
Jack’s software development hiring formula is simple: people first, powered by data.
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Daniel Newton
Senior Principal Consultant | Technology & Digital
Daniel specialises in Software Development & Test, Project Delivery & Cyber Security recruitment.
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Lewis Allen
Manager | Technology & Digital
Lewis manages our Tech team, providing candidates and clients with robust solutions.
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Brian Meyer
Senior Principal Consultant | Contract
Brian boasts a wealth of experience in the recruitment and IT industry, boasting a network of over 8000 active tech connections.
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Pavan Arora
Managing Director
As Yolk's Managing Director, Pavan ensures our business lines, service offerings and marketing channels are fully integrated to provide the premium offering we have come to be known for.