Ignite your career in IT with Capita
Capita has been working across the public and private sectors for more than 30 years improving customer and public services and adding value to the UK and local economies.
Our 63,000 employees combine our talent, creativity, software, technology and innovation to deliver business critical services and solutions across all our markets, solving the complex challenges of our clients, increasing productivity and enhancing their use of technology and data.

What our Developer programme provides you with
Our IT skills development programme - Novus, provides you with industry approved free training and work experience that will launch your career in development.
Supported by the British Computer Society's IT skills framework the programme begins with 10 weeks of exclusive training based in Manchester, focusing on the newest and most relevant industry methodologies and working towards certifications from various professional bodies including the BCS, Oracle and Microsoft.
During training, you will receive financial support by way of a training bursary, and upon successful completion of the core modules, you will have the opportunity to be employed on a two-year contract, working on internal assignments or on-site with one of our prestigious blue-chip clients. You will be involved with some of the most exciting projects across the UK, from producing an innovative mobile application and working on business-critical systems to designing and implementing software solutions and developing code.

What we look for
Our values are important to us and define who we are as an organisation. We have a culture that is open, collaborative and innovative and we're looking for enthusiastic talented people with the skills, knowledge and attitude to become part of our team and deliver great service to our clients.

• • A minimum of 2:2 in an undergraduate degree
  • Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecyle
  • Coding skills in at least one of the following programming languages; C#, C++, Python, .net, or Java
  • Some exposure to object orientated programming
  • Strong written and spoken communication skills
  • An analytical mind and a keen eye for detail
  • Following training, able to relocate UK wide if required for assignments
  • Available to start training in April 2020

What you'll receive
As well as the ongoing support of Capita professionals during the programme you will have the opportunity to further your career on completion. Alongside these career enhancing benefits, you'll also receive:

• Industry aligned competitive salary
• Bi-annual bonuses based on performance reviews
• Financial reward on completion of the two-year programme
• Enrolment onto Capita's pension scheme
• Flexible benefits such as share scheme, additional holiday purchase, discounted gym membership, cinema tickets and restaurant vouchers.

If you have a passion for technology and programming, then we would like to hear from you!
Apply now to start your Novus journey today and be part of a graduate programme that values and invests in your future.

Closing date for applications: 3rd April

Capita IT Professional Services welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of gender, race, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Capita IT Professional Services is a trading name of Capita Business Services Limited. Services offered are those of an Employment Agency and Employment Business. Applicants will be required to register with us.

Ignite your career in IT with Capita
Capita has been working across the public and private sectors for more than 30 years improving customer and public services and adding value to the UK and local economies.
Our 63,000 employees combine our talent, creativity, software, technology and innovation to deliver business critical services and solutions across all our markets, solving the complex challenges of our clients, increasing productivity and enhancing their use of technology and data.

What our Developer programme provides you with
Our IT skills development programme - Novus, provides you with industry approved free training and work experience that will launch your career in development.
Supported by the British Computer Society's IT skills framework the programme begins with 10 weeks of exclusive training based in Manchester, focusing on the newest and most relevant industry methodologies and working towards certifications from various professional bodies including the BCS, Oracle and Microsoft.
During training, you will receive financial support by way of a training bursary, and upon successful completion of the core modules, you will have the opportunity to be employed on a two-year contract, working on internal assignments or on-site with one of our prestigious blue-chip clients. You will be involved with some of the most exciting projects across the UK, from producing an innovative mobile application and working on business-critical systems to designing and implementing software solutions and developing code.

What we look for
Our values are important to us and define who we are as an organisation. We have a culture that is open, collaborative and innovative and we're looking for enthusiastic talented people with the skills, knowledge and attitude to become part of our team and deliver great service to our clients.

• • A minimum of 2:2 in an undergraduate degree
  • Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecyle
  • Coding skills in at least one of the following programming languages; C#, C++, Python, .net, or Java
  • Some exposure to object orientated programming
  • Strong written and spoken communication skills
  • An analytical mind and a keen eye for detail
  • Following training, able to relocate UK wide if required for assignments
  • Available to start training in April 2020

What you'll receive
As well as the ongoing support of Capita professionals during the programme you will have the opportunity to further your career on completion. Alongside these career enhancing benefits, you'll also receive:

• Industry aligned competitive salary
• Bi-annual bonuses based on performance reviews
• Financial reward on completion of the two-year programme
• Enrolment onto Capita's pension scheme
• Flexible benefits such as share scheme, additional holiday purchase, discounted gym membership, cinema tickets and restaurant vouchers.

If you have a passion for technology and programming, then we would like to hear from you!
Apply now to start your Novus journey today and be part of a graduate programme that values and invests in your future.

Closing date for applications: 3rd April

Capita IT Professional Services welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of gender, race, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Capita IT Professional Services is a trading name of Capita Business Services Limited. Services offered are those of an Employment Agency and Employment Business. Applicants will be required to register with us.

Data Analyst - London, EC1Y

A Data Analyst is needed join a unique advertising agency based in Central London. Expect a global business, great benefits, groundbreaking campaigns and superb clients.

Founded in 2011 this multi-award-winning advertising business is revolutionising the traditional agency model, aiming to deliver first class work for great value and fast. With 20 offices across 4 continents, this global player delivers work across all platforms for the automotive and luxury sectors. Due to ongoing expansion they are now seeking a Data Analyst to join their team.

Joining as a Data Analyst you will be responsible for improving the acquisition and retention rates for prospects and customers through the customer journey. Whether you are turning reporting into insight; designing, building and maintaining databases; writing bespoke SQL queries; supporting tag implementation through tag management systems or working closely with the client side analytics team, it will be down to the Data Analyst to assist when needed.

To qualify… You should be a Data Analyst / Data Scientist / Data Engineer / Business Intelligence Analyst or similar with a CV that demonstrates:

• Strong previous experience within an analytics role;
• Prior experience working with mixed disciplinary teams (e.g. strategy/UX/creative) ideally in an integrated or similar agency environment or client-side as part of a digital/platform team;
• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant numerical discipline - e.g. maths, economics, science, computer science;
• Previous experience of supporting other analysts in building efficiencies and automated workflows;
• Prior experience of conducting landscape analysis of new areas (e.g. web, self-serve portals etc);
• Experience in Social Media Analytics working with Social Media Listening tools;
• Previous experience with some of these technologies: Google Analytics, Social Media analytics, Google BigQuery, Amazon Redshift, ETL, Excel / Google Sheets, R and/or Python.

Once on-board, the Data Analyst can expect a first-class agency environment offering superb benefits (25 days Holiday, Bonuses, Pension, Life Insurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, ST Loan and much more).

Data Analyst - London, EC1Y

A Data Analyst is needed join a unique advertising agency based in Central London. Expect a global business, great benefits, groundbreaking campaigns and superb clients.

Founded in 2011 this multi-award-winning advertising business is revolutionising the traditional agency model, aiming to deliver first class work for great value and fast. With 20 offices across 4 continents, this global player delivers work across all platforms for the automotive and luxury sectors. Due to ongoing expansion they are now seeking a Data Analyst to join their team.

Joining as a Data Analyst you will be responsible for improving the acquisition and retention rates for prospects and customers through the customer journey. Whether you are turning reporting into insight; designing, building and maintaining databases; writing bespoke SQL queries; supporting tag implementation through tag management systems or working closely with the client side analytics team, it will be down to the Data Analyst to assist when needed.

To qualify… You should be a Data Analyst / Data Scientist / Data Engineer / Business Intelligence Analyst or similar with a CV that demonstrates:

• Strong previous experience within an analytics role;
• Prior experience working with mixed disciplinary teams (e.g. strategy/UX/creative) ideally in an integrated or similar agency environment or client-side as part of a digital/platform team;
• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant numerical discipline - e.g. maths, economics, science, computer science;
• Previous experience of supporting other analysts in building efficiencies and automated workflows;
• Prior experience of conducting landscape analysis of new areas (e.g. web, self-serve portals etc);
• Experience in Social Media Analytics working with Social Media Listening tools;
• Previous experience with some of these technologies: Google Analytics, Social Media analytics, Google BigQuery, Amazon Redshift, ETL, Excel / Google Sheets, R and/or Python.

Once on-board, the Data Analyst can expect a first-class agency environment offering superb benefits (25 days Holiday, Bonuses, Pension, Life Insurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, ST Loan and much more).

As part of our digital transformation, Howdens Joinery are recruiting a Junior Software/DevOps Engineer to join us in our office in Northampton in Brackmills Industrial Estate.  At the end of 2020, this role will be moving to our new and purpose-built offices in Raunds, Northamptonshire. 

Working as part of the System Team you will design, develop, test and deploy to improve collaboration and productivity of our development teams by developing frameworks, automating workflows and continuously measuring and improving application performance. 

As a Software Engineer you will bring your previous experience, best practice and a collaborative attitude to help drive DevOps initiatives and enable more frequent software releases by automating code build, packaging and deployment, from web applications to mobile apps.  You will also be contributing to the design and implementation of software, writing code; analysing data, troubleshooting and issue resolution.

As a Junior Software/DevOps Engineer, you’ll possess a keen mind for solving tough problems partnering with various team members along the way.  There is a great opportunity for a high performer with a strong desire to implement change, growth, and maturity, within a department that’s fast-paced, dynamic, and quickly growing in all areas.

Key skills and experience required:

• Full-stack programmer with understanding of clean code principles and experience in a least one major language such as Java and .Net using C# 4.0 or higher
• High Proficiency in at least one scripting language such as PowerShell, Python and JavaScript.
• Excellent understanding of OO design principles & design patterns
• Good Database design, programming (SQL) and query optimization
• Good understanding of Source control: Azure DevOps / Git
• Good understanding of unit testing frameworks and test coverage
• Basic understanding of Cloud; including security, cloud fault tolerant solutions and resilience.
• An ability to drive goals and milestones while valuing and maintaining a strong attention to detail.
• Good judgment, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of software development lifecycle best practices.
• Self-motivated individual that possesses excellent time management and organizational skills with good communication and documentation skills.

 Howdens Joinery is a highly successful business, with more than 700 depots nationwide and more than 9,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa £1.5 billion and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values. 

We have a very competitive salary and benefits package including 25 days holiday, company bonus and pension, free refreshments and snacks, onsite car parking, great social events and a friendly and supportive working environment.  As well as the opportunity to develop within a high-profile FTSE 250 company, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For. 

As part of our digital transformation, Howdens Joinery are recruiting a Junior Software/DevOps Engineer to join us in our office in Northampton in Brackmills Industrial Estate.  At the end of 2020, this role will be moving to our new and purpose-built offices in Raunds, Northamptonshire. 

Working as part of the System Team you will design, develop, test and deploy to improve collaboration and productivity of our development teams by developing frameworks, automating workflows and continuously measuring and improving application performance. 

As a Software Engineer you will bring your previous experience, best practice and a collaborative attitude to help drive DevOps initiatives and enable more frequent software releases by automating code build, packaging and deployment, from web applications to mobile apps.  You will also be contributing to the design and implementation of software, writing code; analysing data, troubleshooting and issue resolution.

As a Junior Software/DevOps Engineer, you’ll possess a keen mind for solving tough problems partnering with various team members along the way.  There is a great opportunity for a high performer with a strong desire to implement change, growth, and maturity, within a department that’s fast-paced, dynamic, and quickly growing in all areas.

Key skills and experience required:

• Full-stack programmer with understanding of clean code principles and experience in a least one major language such as Java and .Net using C# 4.0 or higher
• High Proficiency in at least one scripting language such as PowerShell, Python and JavaScript.
• Excellent understanding of OO design principles & design patterns
• Good Database design, programming (SQL) and query optimization
• Good understanding of Source control: Azure DevOps / Git
• Good understanding of unit testing frameworks and test coverage
• Basic understanding of Cloud; including security, cloud fault tolerant solutions and resilience.
• An ability to drive goals and milestones while valuing and maintaining a strong attention to detail.
• Good judgment, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of software development lifecycle best practices.
• Self-motivated individual that possesses excellent time management and organizational skills with good communication and documentation skills.

 Howdens Joinery is a highly successful business, with more than 700 depots nationwide and more than 9,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa £1.5 billion and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values. 

We have a very competitive salary and benefits package including 25 days holiday, company bonus and pension, free refreshments and snacks, onsite car parking, great social events and a friendly and supportive working environment.  As well as the opportunity to develop within a high-profile FTSE 250 company, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For. 

Data Science/software engineer/Computer science (Various roles available)

This is a very exciting and innovative young rapidly growing company. The UK's team's core remit is to add intelligence to the product line.

The Ground Software Systems team develop technologies for mission planning, autonomous decision making and for mining data to derive actionable intelligence.

We are looking to recruit a number of employees at a range of experience levels. We are a rapidly growing team and as such you can expect to have a varied set of technical tasks and opportunities to develop. This is an international company and the UK team works closely with teams across Europe. As such you can expect to travel.

Responsibilities

• Software development to maintain and improve products
• Undertake applied research to develop new technologies
• Mentoring and task leadership, dependent on experience

Necessary

• An interest in developing software and systems that will be used in live operations
• Excellent software skills in object oriented languages
• A 1st or 2.1 in a Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or Aerospace degree
• An enthusiasm for autonomous systems, data science and artificial intelligence
• Experience in either a professional software, industrial R&D or academic research environment
• Experience in mentoring or overseeing others

Desirable

• Experience developing autonomous systems
• Knowledge of planning and autonomous decision making algorithms
• Knowledge of AI or data science algorithms
• Grasp of physics principles
• Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
• Knowledge of C#, C++, Python or Matlab
• GUI software development using WinForms or WPF or similar
• Web development, frontend or backend
• Web services, databases, real-time high-throughput messaging frameworks
• Experience in Agile and traditional development lifecycles, CI and supporting deployed software
• Experience in task leadership, managing small technical teams
• Experience working on large multi-year engineering projects

Data Science/software engineer/Computer science (Various roles available)

This is a very exciting and innovative young rapidly growing company. The UK's team's core remit is to add intelligence to the product line.

The Ground Software Systems team develop technologies for mission planning, autonomous decision making and for mining data to derive actionable intelligence.

We are looking to recruit a number of employees at a range of experience levels. We are a rapidly growing team and as such you can expect to have a varied set of technical tasks and opportunities to develop. This is an international company and the UK team works closely with teams across Europe. As such you can expect to travel.

Responsibilities

• Software development to maintain and improve products
• Undertake applied research to develop new technologies
• Mentoring and task leadership, dependent on experience

Necessary

• An interest in developing software and systems that will be used in live operations
• Excellent software skills in object oriented languages
• A 1st or 2.1 in a Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or Aerospace degree
• An enthusiasm for autonomous systems, data science and artificial intelligence
• Experience in either a professional software, industrial R&D or academic research environment
• Experience in mentoring or overseeing others

Desirable

• Experience developing autonomous systems
• Knowledge of planning and autonomous decision making algorithms
• Knowledge of AI or data science algorithms
• Grasp of physics principles
• Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
• Knowledge of C#, C++, Python or Matlab
• GUI software development using WinForms or WPF or similar
• Web development, frontend or backend
• Web services, databases, real-time high-throughput messaging frameworks
• Experience in Agile and traditional development lifecycles, CI and supporting deployed software
• Experience in task leadership, managing small technical teams
• Experience working on large multi-year engineering projects

Data Analyst - ** £25,000 - £30,000 ** - Crawley

Our client are looking to recruit a Data Analyst to join their ever-growing company on a permanent basis. This is a very proactive role in which you will be extracting data from internal systems, running and sharing reports to stakeholders and Line Managers within the business.

Key responsibilities for a Data Analyst :

* Use computerise models to extract data
* Remove corrupted data
* Assess quality and efficacy of data and advise on improvements
* Interpret trends within data
* Report findings in concise language
* Identify areas within the business that may benefit from data analytics
* Work with stakeholders to improve their knowledge of their function
* Model the impact of potential strategies and decisions using data
* Responsibility to adhere to the Company's Health and Safety policy at all times and operate and
* Promote the development of quality standards and procedures taking ownership of tasks and to seek new improved ways of doing things

Keys Skills for a Data Analyst :

* SQL experience
* Oracle or Python (Desirable)
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Problem solving skills
* The ability to analyse, model and interpret data

Benefits :

* Health Benefit where you get cash back for example dental, optical, prescription
* Holidays 25 which increases with length of service after 5 years
* One annual volunteer day
* Company pension scheme - 4% employee and 5% employer contribution increases with length of service
* Life Assurance 4 x salary
* Bike2Work
* Onsite parking

Please apply as directed

Data Analyst - ** £25,000 - £30,000 ** - Crawley

Our client are looking to recruit a Data Analyst to join their ever-growing company on a permanent basis. This is a very proactive role in which you will be extracting data from internal systems, running and sharing reports to stakeholders and Line Managers within the business.

Key responsibilities for a Data Analyst :

* Use computerise models to extract data
* Remove corrupted data
* Assess quality and efficacy of data and advise on improvements
* Interpret trends within data
* Report findings in concise language
* Identify areas within the business that may benefit from data analytics
* Work with stakeholders to improve their knowledge of their function
* Model the impact of potential strategies and decisions using data
* Responsibility to adhere to the Company's Health and Safety policy at all times and operate and
* Promote the development of quality standards and procedures taking ownership of tasks and to seek new improved ways of doing things

Keys Skills for a Data Analyst :

* SQL experience
* Oracle or Python (Desirable)
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Problem solving skills
* The ability to analyse, model and interpret data

Benefits :

* Health Benefit where you get cash back for example dental, optical, prescription
* Holidays 25 which increases with length of service after 5 years
* One annual volunteer day
* Company pension scheme - 4% employee and 5% employer contribution increases with length of service
* Life Assurance 4 x salary
* Bike2Work
* Onsite parking

Please apply as directed