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About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.
The Role:
- As Infrastructure Architect you will be accountable for the specification, delivery, and assurance of all technology infrastructure, including data centre, network services, telephony, workstation management, servers, storage, and related software.
- This role is responsible for ensuring availability, integrity, and security of all IT infrastructure in collaboration with the Co Supply Partner, specifically their Solutions Architect.
- Working with colleagues across Digital Enablement, you will oversee the Co-Supply Partner's deployment of technology for various projects and any technological change impacting the infrastructure.
- You will be pivotal in shaping and delivering our technology infrastructure. This role is not just about managing systems; it's about leading a team to create robust, scalable, and secure solutions that support our organisation's evolving needs.
- A key focus will be to develop the team’s capabilities and ensure that infrastructure and security roles within the team are aligned with the need to support our ongoing transformation.
- This role includes a mix of working from home and at our main office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Visits to Grantham would be required no more than once or twice a month on average, but may require out of hours project working.
The Candidate:
- We are looking for a visionary leader in technology infrastructure who thrives in complex, dynamic environments and has a passion for driving transformation.
- You will have a hands-on management approach to ensure solution scalability, reliability and efficiency.
- You’ll be an experienced technical team leader with sound negotiation and influencing skills effecting a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
- You will be an architect of complex projects and programmes, designed in an inclusive and participatory manner.
- You will have experience in the following - Microsoft 365, Azure, SQL, Citrix, DevOps, Email Authentication and AWS
- Experience of other Cloud-based solutions would also be beneficial and you will be a strong advocate for Cloud-based ways of working across the organisation.
Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
- Enhanced Employer Pension
- Life Assurance
- Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
- Generous Annual Leave
- Enhanced Parental Pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: The Woodland Trust embraces diversity and inclusion. We want our team to reflect the UK's diverse community. We support people from all backgrounds to apply, especially those who are under-represented.
Application Advice: Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply. Your enthusiasm for the environment and our core values—Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count—are what matter most. We also keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, so they do not see your CV until shortlisting is completed. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows your experience and passion for the role.
Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. We look forward to hearing from you and working together to make a positive impact on our planet.
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We have recently starting embarking on a multi-year data transformation programme to leverage, harness and use data better at Age UK and now we need a Data Platform Manager to help the daily delivery of our platforms across the organisation.
If you have lead development teams who have managed enterprise data platforms, helped drive knowledge and adoption of platforms to colleagues in a complex organisation, and have strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies, please review the job description below for a more exhaustive list of responsibilities and apply.
This is a hybrid opportunity, a blend of homebased and office working. Our linked office for this role is in either London, Blackpool, Devon or Warrington. You would be expected to attend the office around once a month for team days and more often if necessary.
Age UK internal grade - 4LT/4NT.
Must haves:
* Proven track record in implementing and managing enterprise data platforms, specifically leveraging Microsoft Databricks, Dynamics 365, and Power Platform technologies in a substantial organizational setting.
* Demonstrated ability to take ownership of enterprise-level data platforms, including the development of comprehensive internal roadmaps. Strong capability in assessing and implementing new features and products to drive business value and efficiency.
* Driving technology adoption initiatives and providing insightful reports on workplace technology utilisation.
* Understanding of Azure DevOps and modern DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, version control, and automated testing methodologies.
* Expertise in Azure Databricks, including experience with data engineering and data processing workflows.
* Understanding of Microsoft Dynamics 365, including CRM functionality and integration with other Microsoft and third-party services.
* Understanding of the Power Platform suite, including Power BI for data visualization, Power Apps for low-code application development, and Power Automate for workflow automation.
* Solid background in configuration management, identity and access management, and other services related to Databricks, Dynamics 365 and Power Platform ecosystems.
* Experience in managing licensing and costs for Azure Databricks, Dynamics 365 and Power Platform environments.
* Strong attention to detail and excellent customer service orientation.
* A self-starter who can work autonomously and as a team player.
* Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
Great to haves:
* Programming experience with Python or PySpark
* Writing structured query language (SQL) or managing SQL databases
* Programming experience with R
* Write stories (or requirements) and maintain a prioritized backlog of platform enhancements.
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
Occasional travel to other Age UK sites to enable performance of the duties and responsibilities and for the purposes of maintaining and updating professional skills and development.
Hybrid and remote working require that the candidate meet these additional requirements:
* Internet bandwidth: 40Mbps minimum * Internet connectivity: Wired / ADSL / Fibre * Stable and safe working environment.
All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
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Senior IT Systems Engineer: Empowering Missions with Technology
Are you ready to transform missionary aviation through IT excellence?
Imagine your technical expertise ensuring seamless IT systems that keep life-saving missions running in the world’s most remote areas. At Mission Aviation Fellowship International (MAFI), this isn’t just a role—it’s a calling. We’re looking for a passionate and skilled Senior IT Systems Engineer to join our team and play a critical role in advancing our mission.
The MAFI Mission: Where Faith Meets Innovation
Since 1945, MAFI has been delivering hope to isolated communities, bridging the gap between despair and renewal. With a fleet of 116 aircraft, we connect the world’s most remote regions with medical care, disaster relief, education, and the message of Christ. Behind every flight is a robust IT infrastructure—and that’s where you come in.
Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It
As our Senior IT Systems Engineer, you’re not just solving IT issues—you’re creating pathways of connection and reliability. Your technical expertise will ensure systems run seamlessly, empowering life-saving missions in the world’s most remote regions. From securing networks to troubleshooting in real-time, your contributions will be the backbone of our efforts to bring hope, healing, and the love of Christ to those who need it most.
Why Join MAFI?
- Purposeful Work: Your skills will directly support life-saving missions.
- Collaborative Team: Work alongside passionate professionals dedicated to making a difference.
- Global Impact: Your work will touch lives across the globe, from Africa to the Asia-Pacific.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities to develop and refine your expertise in a unique, mission-driven environment.
Education & Qualifications:
Essential:
Excellent Communication Skills, including spoken and written English
ITIL Qualification or good practical experience working in an ITIL environment
A good general level of education
Desirable:
Formal IT Qualification
To apply, please click on 'apply now' and we will send you further instructions on how to register through our recruitment portal.
Location: Ashford Support Office (other locations may be considered for the right candidate)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.