Cradlefin Consultants are recruiting for a Senior Developer with deep expertise in .NET 8, SQL Server, REST APIs, API Security, and OAuth. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and developing secure, scalable, and high-performance applications while ensuring best practices in architecture, security, and API development. Salary £80,000.00 - £90,000.00 per year.

Job Responsibilities:

Architecture & Design:

• Design and implement scalable and maintainable .NET 8 solutions
• Define architectural best practices for Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture, and Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
• Develop and optimize database solutions using SQL Server, ensuring high performance and scalability
• Establish best practices for REST API design and development

PI Development & Security:

• Design and secure REST APIs using OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and JWT authentication
• Address OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities in applications and APIs
• Implement API security best practices, including rate limiting, encryption, and authentication mechanisms
• Work with API Gateway solutions to manage authentication, authorization, and traffic control

Cloud & DevOps (Nice to Have - Azure/AWS):

• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS (e.g., API Gateway, Identity Management, Serverless Computing)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments
• Basic knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (Terraform, Bicep, or CloudFormation)

Performance & Optimization:

• Optimize .NET applications for high performance, scalability, and low latency
• Implement caching strategies using Redis or similar technologies
• Conduct load testing, performance tuning, and query optimization for databases and APIs

Leadership & Collaboration:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams including development, DevOps, and security teams
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to architectural best practices.

Person Specifications:

• 12+ years of experience in software development and architecture
• Expertise in .NET 8, C#, ASP.NET Core, and Web API development
• Strong experience with SQL Server, query optimization, indexing, and performance tuning
• Hands-on experience with REST API design & development
• Deep understanding of API Security, OWASP guidelines, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect
• Experience with JWT authentication and API Gateway solutions
• Knowledge of Microservices, CQRS, and Event-Driven Architecture.

Desirable Skills (Not Mandatory):

• Experience with Azure or AWS cloud services
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, CosmosDB)
• Exposure to GraphQL, gRPC, or WebSockets
• Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Azure Service Bus
• Certifications in Azure, AWS, Security, or .NET.

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Ability to work independently and drive architectural decisions

If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and let’s start the conversation.

Cradlefin Consultants are recruiting for LGV Drivers with Loader Crane to work in Hampshire covering Andover working Mondays to Fridays. Rate: £14.21 per hour.

Job Rsponsibilities:

• To drive and operate the glass collection vehicle allocated for the day’s work to collect glass from Local Recycling Centres as per the schedule or as instructed
• To oversee and take charge of glass collections to ensure that the daily schedule is completed within the working day.
• To carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects in accordance with current procedure to ensure that the glass waste collection vehicle is maintained and legal to be driven on the road
• To complete all relevant records (paper based or digital) legibly and in a timely fashion, as requested by the supervisor
• This includes the completion of the schedule sheets, drivers’ logbooks and defect reporting books. To also promptly report any Local Recycling Centre issues to the supervisor
• To clean the exterior and interior of the vehicle when the need arises
• To work with other team members to ensure the commitments of the service are met and to co-operate with changes in work practices when the needs of the service dictate

Person Specifications:

• Ability to work alone for long periods in working day, or as part of a team

• Flexibility to undertake different tasks in various locations from day to day

• Ability to establish a good working relationship with a range of people

• Good oral and written English communication skills

• Ability to work in physically demanding job

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated

• Relate well to the public

• Good self-presentation

• Able and willing to take individual responsibility for work and daily priorities

• Able to work as a team member

• Diplomatic and tactful

• Able to use own initiative

• Willing to undertake outdoor work in all weathers

• LGV Class C Licence
• DQC (Driver CPC)
• HIAB Certificate

If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and let’s start the conversation.

Cradlefin Consultants are recruiting for LGV Drivers - Food Waste Collection to work in Hampshire covering Andover and Romsey working Mondays to Fridays. Rate: £13.28 per hour.

Job Rsponsibilities:

• To oversee and take charge of the food waste collections to ensure that the daily round is completed within expected timescales
• To carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects in accordance with current procedure to ensure that the food waste collection vehicle is maintained and legal to be driven on the road
• To drive and/or operate the food waste collection vehicle collecting food waste from designated collection points, or as instructed. This may also include loading duties
• To complete all relevant records (paper based or digital) legibly and in a timely fashion, as requested by the supervisor. This includes the completion of round report sheets, drivers’ logbooks and defect reports
• To clean the exterior and interior of the vehicle when the need arises
• To work with other team members to ensure the commitments of the service are met

Person Specifications:

• Ability to work alone for long periods in working day, or as part of a team

• Flexibility to undertake different tasks in various locations from day to day

• Ability to establish a good working relationship with a range of people

• Good oral and written English communication skills

• Ability to work in physically demanding job

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated

• Relate well to the public

• Good self-presentation

• Able and willing to take individual responsibility for work and daily priorities

• Able to work as a team member

• Diplomatic and tactful

• Able to use own initiative

• Willing to undertake outdoor work in all weathers

• LGV Class C1 Licence
• DQC (Driver CPC)

If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and let’s start the conversation.

Cradlefin Consultants are recruiting for LGV Drivers - Waste Collection to work in Hampshire covering Andover and Romsey working Mondays to Fridays. Rate: £14.21 per hour.

Job Rsponsibilities:

• To oversee and take charge of the waste collection team to ensure that the daily round is completed within expected
  timescales
• To carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects in accordance with current procedure to ensure that the waste collection vehicle is maintained and legal to be driven on the road
• To drive and/or operate the waste collection vehicle allocated for the day’s work to collect waste from designated collection points, or as instructed. This may include loading duties
• To complete all relevant records (paper based or digital) legibly and in a timely fashion, as requested by the supervisor. This includes the completion of round report sheets, drivers’ logbooks and defect reporting books
• To clean the exterior and interior of the vehicle when the need arises
• To work with other team members to ensure the commitments of the service are met

Person Specifications:

• Ability to work alone for long periods in working day, or as part of a team

• Flexibility to undertake different tasks in various locations from day to day

• Ability to establish a good working relationship with a range of people

• Good oral and written English communication skills

• Ability to work in physically demanding job

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated

• Relate well to the public

• Good self-presentation

• Able and willing to take individual responsibility for work and daily priorities

• Able to work as a team member

• Diplomatic and tactful

• Able to use own initiative

• Willing to undertake outdoor work in all weathers

• LGV Class C Licence
• DQC (Driver CPC)

If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and let’s start the conversation.

Cradlefin Consultants are recruiting for LGV Drivers - Street Cleaning to work in Hampshire covering Andover and Romsey working Mondays to Fridays. Rate: £13.28 per hour.

Job Rsponsibilities:

• To carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects in accordance with current procedure to ensure that the vehicle is maintained and legal to be driven on the road
• To carry out mechanical sweeping duties using an LGV mechanical sweeper, and or other street cleaning functions, including street sweeping, litter collection, fly tip removal, and graffiti removal
• To complete all relevant records (paper based or digital) legibly and in a timely fashion, as requested by the supervisor. This includes the completion of round report sheets, drivers’ logbooks and defect reports
• To report to the team leader or supervisor any problems associated with the completion of work
• To clean the exterior and interior of the vehicle regularly when the need arises

Person Specifications:

• Ability to work alone for long periods in working day, or as part of a team

• Flexibility to undertake different tasks in various locations from day to day

• Ability to establish a good working relationship with a range of people

• Good oral and written English communication skills

• Ability to work in physically demanding job

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated

• Relate well to the public

• Good self-presentation

• Able and willing to take individual responsibility for work and daily priorities

• Able to work as a team member

• Diplomatic and tactful

• Able to use own initiative

• Willing to undertake outdoor work in all weathers

• LGV Class CLicence
• DQC (Driver CPC)

If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and let’s start the conversation.

Cradlefin Consultants are recruiting for General Operatives/Drivers to work in Hampshire covering Andover and Romsey working Mondays to Fridays. Rate: £12.57 per hour.

Job Rsponsibilities:

• To undertake work activities such as domestic bin emptying, litter bin emptying or grass cutting in accordance with the Council’s standards
• Use of basic tools such as bin bag, litter picker, push mower, pedestrian sweeper, broom, strimmer etc. to perform tasks
• To act as a reversing assistant for colleagues in vehicles as and when requested
• To issue information tags and complete any relevant records or logs (paper based or digital) in a timely manner as reasonably requested
• To act as an ambassador for the Council while carrying out tasks and duties
• To work with colleagues or in teams as required ensuring commitments of the service are met

Person Specifications:

• Ability to work alone for long periods in working day, or as part of a team

• Flexibility to undertake different tasks in various locations from day to day

• Ability to establish a good working relationship with a range of people

• Good oral and written English communication skills

• Ability to work in physically demanding job

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated

• Relate well to the public

• Good self-presentation

• Able and willing to take individual responsibility for work and daily priorities

• Able to work as a team member

• Diplomatic and tactful

• Able to use own initiative

• Willing to undertake outdoor work in all weathers

• Driving Licence
• Cat B
• Occasionally Cat B+E
(If over 3.5t a DQC is required)

If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and let’s start the conversation.

Cradlefin Consultants are recruiting for General Operatives to work in Hampshire covering Andover and Romsey working Mondays to Fridays. Rate: £12.57 per hour.

Job Rsponsibilities:

• To undertake work activities such as domestic bin emptying, litter bin emptying or grass cutting in accordance with the Council’s standards
• Use of basic tools such as bin bag, litter picker, push mower, pedestrian sweeper, broom, strimmer etc. to perform tasks
• To act as a reversing assistant for colleagues in vehicles as and when requested
• To issue information tags and complete any relevant records or logs (paper based or digital) in a timely manner as reasonably requested
• To act as an ambassador for the Council while carrying out tasks and duties
• To work with colleagues or in teams as required ensuring commitments of the service are met

Person Specifications:

• Ability to work alone for long periods in working day, or as part of a team

• Flexibility to undertake different tasks in various locations from day to day

• Ability to establish a good working relationship with a range of people

• Good oral and written English communication skills

• Ability to work in physically demanding job

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated

• Relate well to the public

• Good self-presentation

• Able and willing to take individual responsibility for work and daily priorities

• Able to work as a team member

• Diplomatic and tactful

• Able to use own initiative

• Willing to undertake outdoor work in all weathers

If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and let’s start the conversation.

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per year.

Cradlefin Consultants are recruiting for a Salesforce Administrator responsible for driving efficiency and innovation within a Salesforce environment. You will play a key role in optimising the use of Salesforce, and collaborating closely with stakeholders across departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• System Administration: Oversee day-to-day Salesforce administration tasks, including user setup, permissions, configuration, and customisation
• Salesforce Development: Design and deploy custom solutions
• Process Optimisation: Work closely with sales and underwriting teams to streamline workflows, enhance data accessibility, and simplify processes within Salesforce
• Data Management: Ensure data integrity and best practices within Salesforce, including handling data migrations, data hygiene, and de-duplication
• Collaborative Projects: Partner with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Credit, and IT, to develop solutions that align with business needs and regulatory requirements
• Documentation & Training: Create and maintain detailed process documentation, user guides, and training materials to support Salesforce users across the organisation

Person Specifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of experience as a Salesforce Administrator
• Experience in Salesforce Flows and APEX
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse business requirements, troubleshoot issues, and implement scalable solutions
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong emphasis on collaborative working
• Certifications: Salesforce Administrator certification desirable

Job Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + Christmas shutdown
• Benefits scheme after 1 months service
• Healthcare scheme after 12 months service
• Onsite parking

If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and let’s start the conversation.

Salary: £47,000 - £50,000 per year.

Cradlefin Consultants team has an exciting new opportunity for a Certification Manager. In this role, you will develop, manage, and maintain all UKAS accreditations and to ensure all certification audits undertaken comply with accreditation standards.

Job Responsibilities:

• To make certification decisions for all accredited certifications, ensuring UKAS brand is used correctly and as authorised
• Develop, maintain, and continually improve organisation’s Quality System, including systems, policies, and procedures, in accordance with accreditation requirements
• Implement systems, processes, procedures and recruit technically competent personnel when working with new international standards
• Provide technical support, advice, and guidance to Business Development and Customer Services teams and advise the Service Director on the effectiveness of the Quality System
• To be the main point of contact for all Auditor technical queries and questions on accredited certifications, including managing and leading Auditor and Technical Advisor meetings
• Maintain the impartiality of organisation’s services including co-ordination of management review and impartiality committee meetings, providing, populating, circulating, and storing information required by the Committees
• Develop and maintain the system to allocate new audit work to competent Auditors and offer support where necessary

Person Specifications:

• Well organised with the ability to manage and prioritise your own workload
• Previous experience in a customer service certification environment
• Some experience working for a UKAS-accredited certification body within the certification team
• Lead Auditor for one or more of the main management system standards: ISO 9001 QMS, ISO 14001 EMS, ISO. 45001 OHSMS and/or ISO 27001 ISMS
• Lead Auditor trained for ISO 9001
• Experience and training in ISO 17021 and ISO 17065
• Some experience working for a UKAS-accredited certification body within the certification team
• Ability to relate to people at all levels
• Technical knowledge and qualification i.e. IEMA, IOSH, or QPC is desirable
• Previous Internal Audit training

If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and let’s start the conversation.

Salary: £3,205.41 - £4,407.44 per month.

Cradlefin Consultants are recruiting for Microbiology Lab Supervisor to work in a oncology microbiology lab collaborating with department heads, the company provides tickets, visa, accommodation, one meal and health insurance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Supervise and manage or conduct daily operations: Lead and ensure the smooth functioning of the microbiology lab
• Oversee and conduct microbiological testing: Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations for all microbiological testing procedures
• Develop and implement testing protocols: Create and execute microbiological testing protocols for oncology pharmaceutical products
• Staff training and mentoring: Foster a culture of excellence by training and mentoring lab staff
• Data analysis and interpretation: Analyse and interpret microbiological data to provide actionable insights for improvements
• Equipment maintenance: Ensure all laboratory equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, and functioning effectively
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work with other teams to support product development and manufacturing processes
• Documentation preparation: Prepare and review technical documentation, including reports and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Trending analysis: Monitor lab performance through trending analysis and implement improvements
• Risk assessment: Conduct risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential issues.
• Evaluate testing methods: Assess the suitability of microbiological methods for oncology pharmaceutical applications
• Environmental Monitoring Reports: Prepare and review reports, including Environmental Monitoring and Aseptic Operator Qualification reports
• Budget support: Provide necessary information to support the lab's budget planning
• Staffing needs: Assess the number of personnel required and hire new staff as needed
• Strategic contribution: Contribute to the department's strategy and provide input on lab requirements and improvements

Educational Requiremements:

• Education: Bachelor’s in microbiology or related field
• Experience: At least 2 years in a supervisory role and 4+ years of experience in microbiology, preferably in oncology
• Technical expertise: Strong knowledge of microbiological techniques, including sterility testing, endotoxin testing, MLT, and microbial identification
• Regulatory knowledge: Familiar with GMP, FDA, and ISO standards
• Leadership skills: Strong leadership, communication, and organizational abilities
• Lab management tools: Proficiency in laboratory management systems and quality assurance tools

Person Specification:

• Proficiency in microbiological techniques: Knowledge of a wide range of microbiological techniques
• Organizational and planning skills: Strong abilities to ensure efficient workflow and handle competing priorities in a dynamic, project-focused environment
• Flexibility: Ability to adjust schedules and work overtime as required
• Attention to detail: Capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining precise and accurate records
• Communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong organizational and prioritization abilities
• Leadership: Demonstrated leadership, self-reliance, and a proactive approach to tasks
• Teamwork: Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Technical proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Familiarity with LIMS software is a significant advantage
• Knowledge of GLPs and GMPs: Comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical GLPs and GMPs
• Safety standards: In-depth knowledge of laboratory procedures and adherence to safety standards

If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and let’s start the conversation.

Salary: £1,702.25 - £3,177.53 per month.

Cradlefin Consultants are recruiting for Finance Business Partner to serve as a strategic advisor, collaborating with department heads and key stakeholders to provide financial insights, improve decision-making, and drive business performance. With 4–8 years of experience, you will act as a bridge between finance and operations, ensuring alignment with organisational goals through financial planning, analysis, and reporting.

Job Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis & Reporting:

• Analyse financial performance and provide insights to support strategic decision-making
• Develop, maintain, and present regular financial reports, including variance analysis and forecasts
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Business Partnering
• Build strong relationships with department leaders to understand business challenges and opportunities
• Act as a trusted advisor, providing financial expertise to improve operational efficiency and profitability
• Translate financial data into actionable recommendations to support strategic goals.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Lead the preparation of budgets and forecasts in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Monitor and track actual performance against budgets, identifying risks and opportunities
• Provide financial modelling and scenario planning to support business decisions.
• Cost Management
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
• Partner with operational teams to drive efficiency and control expenses.

Person Specifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master’s degree or CPA/CMA is a plus)
• 4–8 years of experience in finance, accounting, or business partnering roles
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex financial data
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and tools like Excel, Power BI, or Tableau
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with cross-functional teams

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align financial strategies with organizational goals
• Collaboration: Demonstrates teamwork and fosters productive relationships
• Adaptability: Thrives under pressure and adapts to evolving business needs
• Decision-Making: Uses data-driven insights to support sound business decisions
• Leadership: Capable of managing projects and mentoring junior team members

If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and let’s start the conversation.

Salary: £72,000 – £78,000 per year.

Cradlefin Consultants are recruiting for External Hazards specialist to work with a team of like-minded experts, stretching your technical capabilities and providing you with unique nuclear industry exposure in the exciting and expanding nuclear decommissioning sector.

Working in a hybrid arrangement, this role can be based at any of our cleint's sites and will require flexibility to travel to other sites on a regular basis. It is expected that you will work onsite at least two days per week.

Job responsibilities:

• To provide technical knowledge and specialist support in the area of Engineering, supporting External Hazards
• The individual does not have to be an expert against all External Hazard areas; however you will be expected to support the Principal Consultant and develop against the areas
• The individual will support Engineering delivery within the central Engineering Team and must be versatile in their approach of the type of work they will be expected to undertake
• Provide technical expert capability to the benefit of the business as a whole
• Maintain and develop a comprehensive understanding across broad technical areas
• Represent the business as a technical expert
• Undertake Intelligent Customer and Design Authority roles in specialist areas
• To undertake proactive advice, guidance and assurance responsibilities across the Company
• Support delivery within their range of skills, knowledge, experience and competence
• Contribute to the development of engineers’ technical skills and competence as a recognised authority

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree (or equivalent) within a Civil, Structural or Geotechnical Engineering discipline (essential)
• Chartered membership of relevant a professional institute (essential)
• Demonstrable experience within the nuclear industry and understanding of nuclear specific hazards (essential)
• Experience of delivery within a changing, complex and challenging environment, with a strong, collaborative communication style and ability to engage with and coach others

Job Benefits:

• The equivalent of 25 days (185 hours per year) annual leave plus Public Holidays (59.2 hours per year). This increases by 2 days (14.8 hours per year) annual leave after two full calendar years of service (as at 5th January in the leave year) , and an additional 3 days (22.2 hours per year) annual leave after five full calendar years of service (as at 5th January in the leave year). You also have the option to buy or sell the equivalent of 5 days (37 hours) annual leave each year (available in specific windows for the following holiday year). For the purpose of assessing an employee’s annual leave entitlement, a day means seven and two fifths (7.4) hours. A pro rata entitlement will apply for part time workers
• Flexible benefits scheme – including cycle to work and reduced gym membership fees
• Participation in Company Bonus Scheme (up to £5,750 per annum based on corporate objectives).
• Employee Assistance Programme including 24-hour telephone support & personal assistance service and access to an online wellbeing App
• Up to 13.5% employer pension contribution depending on individual contribution amount
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (dependent on service).
• Access to training and development through the company performance management arrangements, supporting you in maintaining your personal Continuous Professional Development
• We have various different employee networks supporting our inclusion, diversity and wellbeing mission

Additional Information:

Please be aware this role holder requires security clearance, or the ability to obtain said clearance.

There is a requirement to live within a commutable distance to the sites where the role is based. For central/multi-site roles, we have various hubs across the UK and can be flexible with base location.

Salary: £100,000 - £120,000 per year + £6,000 car allowance.

Cradlefin Consultants are recruiting for a Business Development Director responsible for planning and executing strategies that increase customer base and drive business growth and to also spearhead the divisional growth initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver in-year revenue, Total Contract Value targets and exit pipeline requirements as agreed with the Divisional Managing Director and the Growth leadership team
• Build an understanding of the market opportunities
• Own and develop the portfolio of opportunities within the relevant Division
• Ensure all Divisional Business Development team members have suitable targets and support to enable the delivery of the overall Division targets
• To provide leadership to the team such that all business development employees understand and adopt the strategy and plans and are motivated to achieve their objectives
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders within the Division and ensure there is a “one team” approach to Business Development between the Division and Growth
• Understand Maximus capabilities and assesses them against customer requirements / needs, identifying gaps and implementing strategies to address these
• To contribute as a senior member of the Business Development & Division Management Teams in the formation of strategies and plans
• To put in place business development strategies and plans, aligned to UK & Division strategies, which will achieve short, medium and long-term profitable growth targets
• Work closely with the Marketing and Solutions team to evolve core propositions to meet the specific needs of the differing accounts / opportunities
• Employs customer knowledge, market information, competitive intelligence, solution and commercial skills to develop winning customer proposals
• Ensure robust Capture plans are in place for all qualified deals
• Management of resources across the Business Development lifecycle and the application of robust qualification to drive up quality and win rates
• Front strategic deals through the appropriate governance sessions
• Identify resource requirements, forms and leads multi-disciplinary capture teams to pursue qualified opportunities
• Develop a sustainable pipeline of business, formally captured and presented within the Customer Relationship Management software
• Develop and maintain extensive relationships within the company, the customer community, and industry to better understand, identify, qualify, and coordinate opportunities in the marketplace
• Identify probable competition and evaluate relative strengths to inform capture plans, pricing models and leadership judgments
• Refine and improve processes for Business Development through proactive and positive investment in team activities.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience in a growth-focused role
• Demonstrable Business Development experience in this (or similar) market
• Demonstrated year on year ability to grow business sectors and reference impactful wins of > £50m TCV
• Experience of team leadership and management oversight for multi-disciplinary teams
• Commercial and financial understanding to enable optimum balance of risk / reward / price to be embedded within qualified opportunities
• Customer focused, with prior experience within a Customer Service and or Employment and Skills environment
• Prior experience working within outsourced environments
• Proven ability working with key stakeholders, building relationships across all levels including board and C-Suite level
• Proven experience managing large teams across multiple projects
• Strong track record of delivering change in complex and demanding environments.

Person Specifications:

• Ability to comprehend complex business problems and identify potential change initiatives
• Highly developed collaboration skills to work across teams internally and externally to deliver solutions
• Ability to influence others to adjust behaviours and act on change initiatives
• High level of presentation skills, with ability to reduce complex issues into simple concepts that others can relate
• Exceptional time management skills, delivering priorities to standards and deadlines with a logical and commercial approach
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, when interacting with team colleagues and internal/external stakeholders
• Practical and pragmatic with ability to cut through problems to deliver value for colleagues and the organisation
• Exhibit characteristics of high performance, goal oriented, and creative problem solving and business acumen
• Strong financial acumen and experience aligning business plans with financial growth ambitions
• Highly impactful, articulate, strong relationship builder with the ability to influence at all levels and with evidence of building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external customers and key business stakeholders
• Exceptional communication skills to include interpersonal, written, staff level and executive level business briefings
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to assimilate information quick and communicate key messages simply and effectively to the business to aid choice making
• Strongly values led person with excellent judgement and decision-making skills
• Sound strategic thinker with the ability to operate with a hands-on, pragmatic approach when required

If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and let’s start the conversation.

Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 per year.

Cradlefin Consultants are recruiting for an experienced .NET Core + Azure Architect to design and implement scalable, high-performing cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate will have expertise in .NET Core 6 and above, C#, and Azure services, with a strong understanding of REST APIs, microservices, and event-driven architecture. This role requires hands-on development, architectural guidance, and co£llaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver robust enterprise solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, design, and develop scalable, secure, and high-performance applications using .NET Core 6 and above
• Design and implement RESTful APIs using best practises
• Implement Entity Framework or Dapper for efficient database interactions
• Apply SOLID principles, design patterns, and OOP concepts to software development
• Utilise dependency injection for efficient and maintainable code
• Develop and optimise microservices-based solutions with event-driven architecture
• Implement unit tests using Xunit or Nunit to ensure application reliability
• Design and manage Azure cloud infrastructure using Azure Services such as Azure Service Bus, Azure Functions, Azure Storage, etc
• Work with MS SQL Server, ensuring optimal performance and data integrity
• Collaborate with development teams, DevOps engineers, and business stakeholders to define technical solutions
• Stay updated with the latest Azure and .NET Core advancements and best practises

Person Specifications:

• 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3+ years in an architectural role
• Proficiency in .NET Core 6 and above and C#
• Strong expertise in REST API development
• Experience with Entity Framework (EF) Core or Dapper
• Deep understanding of design patterns, SOLID principles, and OOPS
• Knowledge of dependency injection and IoC containers
• Experience in microservices architecture and event-driven systems
• Strong knowledge of unit testing frameworks such as Xunit or Nunit
• Hands-on experience with Azure Services like Azure Service Bus, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, etc
• Strong expertise in MS SQL Server including database design, indexing, and performance tuning
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practises

Desirable Experience:

• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and containerised applications
• Knowledge of GraphQL, gRPC, or other modern API technologies
• Exposure to NoSQL databases like Cosmos DB or MongoDB
• Experience with message brokers such as Kafka or RabbitMQ

If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and let’s start the conversation.

Salary £26,000 - £30,000 per year.

Cradlefin Consultants are recruiting for na dedicated and proactive Candidate Delivery Manager to join a vibrant recruitment team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in the business by supporting the temp team with candidate sourcing, compliance and right to work checks, filling vacancies and servicing key accounts. You will build strong relationships with our working temps and line managers and be the go-to person for day-to-day queries.

Job Responsibilities:

• Building relationships with clients and candidates, working with them closely to provide first class customer service
• Taking detailed job and person specifications
• Writing job adverts and social media content to attract candidates
• Booking candidate interviews and liaising with clients on assignment set-ups
• Identifying suitable candidates through a variety of methods
• Scheduling and conducting candidate registrations, ensuring compliance regulations are met
• Taking references for all placed candidates
• Gathering leads, market information and commercial information for consultants
• Supporting clients and candidates through the recruitment process
• Reformatting CV’s and writing candidate overviews
• Meeting clients to carry out review meetings, extending temporary assignments, discussing AWR and dealing with ad-hoc issues
• Coordinate drops for clients and candidates throughout the year (Easter, Christmas gifts etc)
• Keeping CRM updated with end dates and extensions

Person Specifications:

• Recruitment experience from either an agency or RPO setting
• Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills, capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making within the recruitment process.
• A team player with a positive attitude and the desire to build a career in recruitment!

If you are looking to join a highly rated recruitment agency in Bristol, where you will receive in-house training and support from an established recruiters then get in touch!