IT Systems Engineer – Contract Role (Hybrid | Birmingham) Contract Type: Initial 2-month contract (with strong potential for extension) Location: Hybrid – regular presence required in central Birmingham Rate: Market rate, flexible depending on experience and background Start Date: ASAP A leading global IT services provider is seeking an experienced IT Systems Engineer to support a dynamic, mission-driven organisation based in the public and social impact sector. Working as part of a small, agile internal IT team, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering robust, secure infrastructure solutions across a distributed user base of approximately 1,000 staff across England and Wales. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Act as a central escalation point for infrastructure-related issues across the organisation.</li><li>Collaborate closely with internal IT teams and managed service providers to support hardware, software, and information security projects.</li><li>Build strong relationships with third-party IT partners, contributing to smooth service delivery and risk mitigation.</li><li>Deliver and support initiatives aligned with information security standards such as Cyber Essentials and ISO 27001.</li><li>Support and optimise hybrid environments leveraging Microsoft on-premise, Azure, Intune, and Zero Trust networking technologies.</li></ul>About You: You are a confident and customer-focused IT professional with: <ul><li>A strong background supporting IT infrastructure in a distributed, multi-site organisation.</li><li>Hands-on experience with hybrid Microsoft environments (on-prem & Azure), Intune, TCP/IP, and Zero Trust architecture.</li><li>Familiarity with ICT service desk tools and ITIL-aligned support processes.</li><li>Proven experience working with third-party vendors and MSPs in outsourced support models.</li><li>Exposure to security standards and data protection frameworks (Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001).</li></ul>Certifications in Cisco, CompTIA, Microsoft, or ISACA will be highly advantageous. Why Apply? This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your skills will have a direct impact on supporting a socially driven organisation through essential technology transformation and service delivery. Apply now to express your interest and learn more. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis, with an immediate start preferred.

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Head of FP&A – £120k + Bonus – London Take charge of forecasting, reporting, and analysis across the full Group P&L, cash flow, and key initiatives in this high-impact leadership role. Lead a talented team based in London, Leeds, and Manila, driving financial transformation and delivering crucial insights to senior stakeholders including the CFO and Executive Committee. Key responsibilities include managing annual budgeting and monthly reforecasting, partnering with non-financial teams to challenge assumptions, supporting strategic projects like ERP/EPM upgrades, and championing innovation to enhance business performance. You’ll bring strong Excel modelling, excellent communication, and proven project management skills. Qualified CIMA, ACA, or ACCA with significant PQE, experience leading through change, and the ability to build influential relationships are essential. Shape the future of finance in a dynamic, evolving environment.

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Head of Business Data (12-Month FTC) Location: London / Hybrid Salary: Competitive + Benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Business Data to lead the commercial data strategy for a high-profile organisation. This 12-month fixed-term role will oversee a multidisciplinary data team, managing the full fan data lifecycle — from third-party acquisition to activation across digital and physical environments. You’ll lead the development of a centralised data platform (GCP), enhance the Customer Data Platform (Twilio Segment), and drive insight-led decision-making across the business. You'll also play a key role in embedding predictive models like CLV and propensity scoring into core systems and processes. We’re seeking a hands-on data leader with strong experience in cloud architecture, data governance, BI tooling (Power BI, Omni), and stakeholder engagement at a senior level. What’s on offer: <ul><li>25 days holiday</li><li>Private health insurance</li><li>Pension contribution</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>A collaborative, inclusive culture committed to data-driven innovation</li></ul>Please send me your cv to paul.culmer@xcede.com

Head of Business Data - 12 month ftc

🌐 Solutions Architect – Network Convergence & AV (Contract) Location: Hybrid (Global Team) Rate: Competitive, Inside/Outside IR35 negotiable Duration: 6+ months Are you a forward-thinking Solutions Architect with deep knowledge of Infrastructure domains and a passion for tackling the complex challenges of Network Convergence in Real-Time Communications and AV? We’re looking for someone who can blend blue-sky thinking with boots-on-the-ground delivery, helping drive convergence across a globally distributed environment — while also rolling up their sleeves to support day-to-day operations. 🧠 What You’ll Be Doing:<ul><li>Architect and deliver a fully converged network model for Audio Visual (AV) components across a global infrastructure.</li><li>Lead technical strategy and innovation across Identity, Azure, Networking, and Real-Time Comms.</li><li>Own and run technical activities for Global AV installations — acting as the key engineering lead when needed.</li><li>Act as the bridge between vision and execution, shaping the future of AV and RTC infrastructure while managing BAU/run activities.</li></ul>🎯 What We’re Looking For:<ul><li>Proven Solutions Architecture experience in large-scale enterprise environments.</li><li>Hands-on expertise across core infrastructure domains: <ul><li>Azure / Microsoft 365</li><li>Networking (WAN/LAN, SDN)</li><li>Identity (AD, AAD, SSO)</li></ul></li><li>Experience in AV or Real-Time Communications (RTC) environments — ideally with global network design considerations.</li><li>Comfortable leading both strategic and operational work — or at least knowing which side of the fence you want to sit on.</li></ul>🛠️ Bonus Points:<ul><li>Background working with or for AV Integrators (e.g. AVI-SPL, Kinly, EOS IT) – we know this is a rare breed.</li><li>Familiarity with AV over IP, networked media, or unified communications infrastructure.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management across global teams.</li></ul>🤝 Why Join? This isn’t a traditional IT gig — it’s a chance to define and deliver the convergence layer for AV/RTC globally. If you're someone who thrives in complex environments and wants to leave a lasting architectural footprint, this one’s for you. 📩 Apply now or get in touch if you know someone who fits the bill. Even if you lean more architect or more engineer, we’re open to shaping the role around the right person.

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​With over 15 years of experience working for Xcede, Paul is currently our Senior Principal Consultant in Analytics across the UK and Europe. Leveraging his diverse range of talent acquisition experience, Paul has helped a range of organisations to expand their technology teams. Paul consults on a wide range of analytics-focused roles across all levels, from Customer Insights, Marketing Analysis, Database Marketing and Campaign Management, to Direct Marketing, Email Marketing, Forecasting and beyond. Specialists with proven experience in SQL, Python, and R can contact Paul to discuss the latest Analytics roles. 

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Lead Analytical Engineer – £90,000 + Equity – London (No Sponsorship) We are seeking an experienced Lead Analytical Engineer to join a dynamic and rapidly growing organisation based in London. The successful candidate will possess strong expertise in data modelling using Snowflake, dbt, and Python, coupled with excellent stakeholder management skills. In this role, you will lead the development and optimisation of data infrastructure, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights that support strategic decision-making. This position offers a competitive salary of £90,000 alongside equity participation. Please note, this opportunity does not offer sponsorship and requires candidates eligible to work in the UK.

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