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Client are seeking a Transition Project  Manager.

The successful candidate will oversee and direct significant organsiational changes within the department ensuring they ailgn with the strategic goals and are delivered effectively. This role will be critical to ensuring the department achieve their operational excellence.

This role will be responsible for delivery of transition of high value add service / capability to Clients CCPs and offshore location.

The ideal candidate will posses a blend of leadership, technical project management expertise and a passion for driving transformation within Technology Department.

The role requires strong project management, communication and stakeholder management skills to drive transitions of services within the department and organization.



Key Responsibilities:



•               Provide project management on initatiave with a strong emphasis on positive change management.

•               Develop and manage transition plans, including project scope, objectives, timelines and resources.

•               Ensure change management principles are integrated into project works

•               Develop and implement clear and effective communication strategy for the project

•               Manage internal and external communication channels for the project ensuring strong and coherent messaging.

•               Engagement with multiple and senior stakeholders to gain support for the transition  and management of expectations.

•               Identify, assess and mitigate risks throughout the project ensuring multiple workstreams remain on track

•               Track progress, RAID, RAG and KPI and report on behalf of the projects performance, reporting on the transitions benefits and ensuring the transisition delivers the return on investment.

•               Optimise resource across the project  and department to ensure effective delivery and execution

•               Manage delivery of effective service transition to offshore delivery  location

•               Ensure adequate training and resources are in place to those affected by the transition

•               Ensure lessons learnt are documented and applied to future projects.

Skills and Experience:

Functional / Technical Competencies & Work Experience:



Essential:



Demonstrable track record of leading and executing transformation projects (7 yrs +)

Experience managing multiple transformation projects and transition of services to CCPs and 3rd party suppliers.

Proven experience in IT change management and or Technology adoption programs of work

Proven track record of successfully managing transformation project initiatives within in a corporate and regulatory environment.

Prior experience with Technological Service Transformation Projects for Infrastructure and Technology Operation  Services preferred (5  years +)

Extensive experience in project management, inclusing budgeting, risk management, team leadership  and service transition, operational readiness (10 yr +)

Stakeholder Management: Experience engaging with senior executives, IT teams, and business users.

Excellent Planning, organisations and project management skills demonstrable through the successful delivery of a range of complex communication activities and projects.

Experience of working in a fast-paced environment with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.

Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills.

Desirable

Prior experience in a global bank or financial institution



Education / Qualifications:



Essential



Solid understanding of project and programme management principles and methodologies such as PRINCE2 or MSP





Personal Requirements:



•               Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills – written and oral

•               A customer centric mindset

•               Proficiency

•               Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability

•               A proactive, motivated approach.

•               The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly

•               Strong decision making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement

•               A structured and logical approach to work

•               Strong problem solving skills

•               A creative and innovative approach to work

•               Excellent interpersonal skills

•               The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines

•               Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

•               A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment

•               Strong numerical skills













 

iOS Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Hybrid Working in London - 2-3 Days on-site per week

Various Role Levels: £50k - £120k DOE + Benefits + Bonus

Due to continued growth, Deerfoot Recruitment is partnering with an international FinTech leader to hire iOS Software Development Engineers in Test (iOS SDETs) at various seniority levels. These roles offer the chance to work on innovative internal and customer-facing native iOS applications in a collaborative, agile environment with opportunities for career progression.

All candidates must be able to code using Swift for iOS (with Xcode), have experience in test development, experience in agile environments and an excellent understanding of the iOS ecosystem. Further experience of HTTP/TLS/TCP protocols, XCUI Test, PACT contract testing, REST/JSON web services, Jenkins CI Systems, Appium and Xcode is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust automated tests (UI journey, component, end-to-end).
• Build and enhance test automation frameworks and tools to improve efficiency
• Collaborate with developers to design contract tests using PACT
• Conduct code reviews to ensure high-quality automation and test coverage
• Participate in test execution, issue resolution, and release planning.
• Propose and implement improvements to testing strategies and processes.

Additional Responsibilities

Additional responsibilities for senior and lead roles include driving testing strategies, mentoring team members, developing shared libraries, leading test planning for releases, managing team performance, and providing training to junior colleagues.

What You Bring

• Strong iOS Swift coding skills (Xcode) and deep knowledge of the iOS ecosystem
• Proven experience in test development with expertise in agile environments
• Familiarity with XCUITest, HTTP/TLS/TCP protocols, REST APIs, JSON, CI systems (e.g., Jenkins), and Appium is advantageous
• For senior/lead roles: Additional experience mentoring team members or leading teams

 Why Apply?

• Competitive bonus structure (from 4%, up to 8% after 3 years).
• Comprehensive benefits including private pension plans, health & dental coverage, life assurance, and more.
• Hybrid working policy (2-3 days on-site in London office per week).
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus snacks and refreshments on-site.

If you’re passionate about iOS development and testing and want to work on cutting-edge projects in a dynamic environment, apply now to take the next step in your career!

Application Support Analyst

Flexible Location: Bournemouth or Eastleigh or Tunbridge Wells

Hybrid Working: 3 Days in Office, 2 Days WFH Per Week

Salary: £30k - £40k DOE + Bonus + Benefits

Deerfoot Recruitment is assisting a respected organisation on the South Coast in the search for an Application Support Analyst. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded problem solver to play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing business-critical applications, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across multiple departments.

The Application Support Analyst will provide second-line support for key business applications, ensuring incidents and service requests are resolved promptly and systems perform reliably. The successful candidate will work closely with users, IT teams, and third-party vendors to troubleshoot issues, support system enhancements, and drive continuous improvement in application functionality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver second-line support for business applications, resolving incidents and service requests within agreed SLAs.

• Monitor application performance, identify and address potential issues, and implement preventative measures.

• Liaise between users, IT teams, and third-party suppliers to troubleshoot and resolve application-related problems.

• Assist with system configuration, development, and enhancement to meet evolving business needs.

• Document processes, changes, and solutions to contribute to a robust knowledge base.

• Support testing, change management, and implementation activities for system updates and new applications.

• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance system efficiency through automation or improved processes.

• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

About You:

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with experience resolving application incidents and optimising performance.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Solid understanding of business application ecosystems, ideally within a retail or automotive context.

• Familiarity with ITIL service management and incident handling.

• Working knowledge of SQL for querying and issue resolution.

• Experience supporting ERP, HR, or CRM systems (desirable).

• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics, SharePoint, or automotive business processes (desirable).

• Adaptable, organised, and proactive in driving improvements.

Rewards & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus

• Bespoke induction and ongoing training

• Enhanced family leave and life insurance

• Healthcare cash plan

• Company pension scheme

• 23 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with service

• Staff discounts and additional perks

This is an hybrid position based on the South Coast - choose from either their offices in Bournemouth, Eastleigh (Southampton) or Tunbridge Wells. If you are a motivated Application Support Analyst looking to make a difference in a dynamic business environment, Deerfoot would like to hear from you.

Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity.