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Job Description   Job Title: Head of Architecture and IT Development Reference Number: BEDS2976 Department / Faculty and Division: ICT Salary: Grade: 9 £59,966 to £67,468 Full-time / Part-time: 37h per week. Hybrid – 4 days onsite and 1 day remote per week Permanent / Fixed-Term Contract: 24-month fixed-term Location: Luton Campus Closing date: 30th November 2026 Interview date: 16th December 2026   The University of Bedfordshire is seeking a talented and forward-thinking Head of Architecture and IT Development to lead our technical development capability and play a key role in delivering our ambitious digital transformation agenda. Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), you will lead software development, solution architecture, application integration, and modernisation across the University. This hands-on technical leadership role combines strategic direction and people management with practical involvement in coding, solution design, troubleshooting, and technical delivery.   What You’ll Be Doing: • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of technical professionals, driving high standards and continuous improvement. • Shape solution architecture and modernise enterprise applications, integrations, and cloud services. • Remain hands-on with coding, technical design, code reviews, and complex problem-solving. • Champion modern development practices, including DevOps, automation, AI-assisted development, and secure coding. • Work closely with the CIO and senior stakeholders to deliver technology solutions supporting the University’s digital transformation. What We’re Looking For: • Strong technical expertise in.NET and/or Python, SQL, APIs and Microsoft Azure. • Proven experience leading development teams while remaining technically hands-on. • Experience in solution architecture, cloud integration, DevOps, and modern development practices. • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. • A passion for technology, innovation, and developing people.   For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Minesh Tailor via mail: minesh.tailor@beds.ac.uk Interviews will be held on the 16th December 2026 We kindly request that all applicants refrain from canvassing during the shortlisting process. Your applications will be thoroughly reviewed, and you will be contacted and informed of the outcome of in due course For a full job description and person specification please click here The post will be based at Luton Campus (with travel to other campuses as required) The University is committed to equality of opportunity and values the diversity of all its workforce and student population. At the University of Bedfordshire, inclusivity is a key University value, and we are committed to creating an environment in which we celebrate and value the diversity of our staff and student community and provide fair opportunity and outcomes for all. We recognise that diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent and benefit from opportunities that the diversity of talent and thought creates. We, therefore, particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in the University of Bedfordshire’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds (particularly in roles in grades 7 and above), disabled people; LGBTQ+ people; and women in some senior grades. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. We offer a range of employee benefits including a generous pension and annual leave entitlement, free fitness classes and gym membership, flexible working arrangements, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. For further details, please click here To Apply Please visit our website www.beds.ac.uk/jobs. For any enquires contact People & Culture email P&C@beds.ac.uk Please note a Curriculum Vitae will only be accepted if accompanied by a fully completed University application form. Salary £59,966 to £67,468

Job Description  Network Delivery Engineer Location: London - Hybrid Working Salary: Up to £40,000 Benefits: Share scheme, private healthcare, pension, 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays Our client, a leading London-based MSP, is hiring a Network Delivery Engineer to take ownership of the provisioning and successful delivery of customer network services. This role sits at the heart of the network service delivery process. You'll be responsible for ensuring new connectivity services are correctly provisioned, configured and activated, from initial order and port allocation through to service turn-up and handover. Much of the provisioning process is automated, so this isn't a role focused on manually configuring devices all day. Instead, you'll manage the provisioning workflow, complete the elements that require engineering input and investigate anything that fails or stalls. The goal is simple: make sure network services are delivered on time and work first time. What you'll do Manage the day-to-day provisioning and delivery of customer network services Take ownership of orders that fail or stall within the provisioning workflow and see them through to completion Prepare and configure customer network equipment using approved templates Allocate network ports and fibre panels, ensuring all changes are accurately recorded Provision datacentre services including cross-connect orders, patching and associated documentation Troubleshoot provisioning issues, identify root causes and resolve or escalate them appropriately Maintain accurate service, port reservation and decommissioning data to support automated provisioning Identify recurring provisioning failures and manual workarounds, helping drive permanent improvements Raise change requests for non-standard configurations and escalate complex network designs where required Support field engineers during customer service activation and network turn-up Provide clear updates to Service Delivery teams on the network status of customer orders and any actions required to progress them Communicate clearly with internal technical teams and customers throughout the delivery process You'll work closely with Network Engineering, Service Delivery, Service Desk, warehouse and field engineering teams, giving you exposure to the full lifecycle of delivering network connectivity services. What we're looking for Essential: Experience within network provisioning, network delivery, service delivery or technical support Ideally, experience within an ISP, telecoms, carrier or service provider environment Good understanding of networking fundamentals including VLANs and IP addressing Knowledge of Layer 2 Ethernet services, VLAN tagging and Q-in-Q Understanding of Layer 3 networking and resilience/failover protocols such as BGP and VRRP A methodical approach to managing technical workflows, queues and network data Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to investigate provisioning issues through to root cause Clear communication skills when working across technical teams and with customers Desirable: Experience with network source-of-truth or workflow/provisioning platforms Exposure to enterprise or service provider networking equipment Knowledge of Layer 1 fibre networks and datacentre cross-connects CCNA, JNCIA or equivalent networking certification Don't have the certifications yet? That's not necessarily a barrier. Our client supports continued professional development and relevant networking certifications after joining. Why join? Take ownership of the provisioning and delivery of customer network services Work within a growing, engineering-led technology organisation Gain exposure across fibre, network provisioning and datacentre environments Work with modern network automation and provisioning processes Develop your knowledge across Layer 1, Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking No on-call rota Support for professional networking certifications Employee share scheme and company bonus Private healthcare, life assurance and income protection 25 days' annual leave, increasing with service, plus bank holidays Company pension and additional wellbeing benefits This would suit a Network Delivery Engineer, Network Provisioning Engineer or technically strong Network Support/Service Delivery professional who understands networking fundamentals and wants to take greater ownership of provisioning services from order through to activation. Apply now to play a key role in provisioning and delivering network services for a growing connectivity organisation.  

Job Description SAP Payroll Configuration Specialist Salary: £50,000 - £55,607 per annum (dependent on experience), plus a discretionary annual bonus. Location: Homebased - applicants must be UK based and have the right to live and work in the UK. There may be a requirement to travel to our UK offices, in-line with some of our existing remote workers. Contract: Full-time, 12-month Fixed Term Contract.  *Interviews will take place w/c 21st September  Future Shapers. Experience Makers.    The Role:   As our SAP Payroll Configuration Specialist, you'll play a key role in supporting and enhancing SAP ECC6 HR C Payroll for our HMRC client. This is a specialist position focused on payroll configuration rather than payroll processing, giving you the opportunity to work on complex system changes, Personnel Calculation Rules (PCRs), legislative updates, testing, and root cause analysis of escalated payroll issues. You'll be the go-to expert for delivering robust configuration solutions and ensuring payroll functionality continues to operate smoothly and effectively. Working closely with colleagues across Payroll, Finance and ICT, you'll support change requests from initial impact assessment through to implementation and testing, while also contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and future payroll projects. We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running, bring strong SAP Payroll configuration experience, and enjoys solving complex challenges in a collaborative and supportive team environment. Key Responsibilities:   Configure, maintain and enhance SAP ECC6 HR C Payroll solutions, ensuring system changes are delivered accurately and Investigate and resolve complex payroll and system issues escalated by support teams, carrying out detailed root cause analysis and Design and implement payroll configuration changes, including PCRs, in line with client and business Assess, configure and support change requests from initial impact assessment through to implementation and testing. Support payroll-related projects, legislative updates and SAP support pack upgrades, ensuring compliance with evolving Carry out system and user acceptance testing (UAT), investigating and resolving defects to ensure successful delivery of changes. Maintain accurate technical documentation and ensure configuration changes are recorded in the appropriate repositories and service management Collaborate with Payroll, Finance, ICT and client stakeholders to develop and deliver effective SAP HR C Payroll Provide specialist advice and recommendations on SAP functionality, support packs, SAP Notes and continuous improvement Contribute to the ongoing stability, performance and continuous improvement of the SAP HR C Payroll environment.  Skills and Experience:   Essential:  Proven experience working with SAP ECC6 Payroll configuration within a complex business environment. Strong hands-on experience configuring payroll functionality, including Solid understanding of SAP HR and Payroll processes, with knowledge of how HR configuration and data impacts payroll Experience investigating and resolving complex payroll or system-related issues, carrying out root cause analysis and implementing Experience assessing, configuring, testing and implementing system changes, enhancements and change requests. Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to develop practical solutions to complex technical Self-motivated, highly organised and able to work independently while managing competing Desirable (but not essential):  Experience working with SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP), SAP HCM or SuccessFactors environments. Knowledge of HMRC RTI interfaces and payroll-related Experience supporting legislative payroll changes, SAP support packs and SAP Experience working within public sector, government or highly regulated Knowledge of civil service payroll, pension schemes or statutory absence  Minimum Criteria:   Proven SAP ECC6 Payroll configuration experience (or closely related SAP Payroll platforms such as ECP). Strong payroll configuration expertise, including Experience working on payroll configuration rather than solely payroll Experience managing configuration changes through assessment, implementation and testing. Benefits Include:   Discretionary Annual Bonus – recognising and rewarding your individual contribution to the company’s Flexible Enhanced Family Leave Pay - We offer eligible employees the option to spread their enhanced maternity, adoption, or shared parental leave pay evenly across their leave This means you can avoid months without pay at the end of your leave, giving you greater financial stability and peace of mind while you focus on your family. Generous Holiday Entitlement – 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 Pension Scheme – 4% employee contribution matched by the Life Insurance – coverage of 4x your basic salary, offering peace of mind for you and your loved 24/7 Health and Wellbeing Support – access to virtual GP, mental health services, fitness programmes, and more through our WeCare Exclusive Discounts and Offers – enjoy savings with leading brands via our MyRewards programme, including retailers such as Apple, John Lewis, and Vodaphone Discount - Receive up to 15% off pay monthly plans for you and up to five friends or family Offers include access to the latest handsets and are available to new Vodafone customers or existing customers at the end of their contract. Diversity s Inclusion Statement:   It’s our differences that make our organisation stronger, and we work to ensure that all our colleagues’ voices are heard and that their aspirations are nurtured in a culture where people can grow and be 100% themselves every day, no matter their age, sex, gender, disability, ethnicity, sexuality, neurodiversity, or religion. Not only are we a Disability Confident Committed Employer, but we also believe in continuously strengthening our female talent, standing with the LGBTQI+ community and celebrating our multicultural workforce. Salary £50,000 - £55,607 per annum (dependent on experience), plus a discretionary annual bonus.