Job Title: Scrum Master
Salary up to £45k + Bonus
Location: Exeter

Acorn is searching for an experienced Scrum Master to join a talented development team reporting directly to development manager. You will take overall responsibility for the adoption and continued improvement of agile methodologies within the various development teams. You will work with our teams on projects designing our market leading applications.

At the team level, you will provide guidance, coaching, support and facilitation, and help remove any obstacles that teams may encounter along the way. At the individual level, the Scrum master supports individual efforts, addresses any issues that arise, and removes obstacles to help individuals be focused and productive.

Responsibilities Include:
*Subject-matter expert on Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Scrumban …)
*Define with each teams the best way to use Jira tickets and workflows
*Continuously improve Agile process to fit the organisation and circumstances
*Enforce the agreed way of using Jira tickets and workflows
*Maintain and build upon current reports
*Promote the benefits of Agile methodologies at all levels

Skills and experience:
*At least 3 years of experience in a professional Scrum Master or Agile Coach role
*Up to date knowledge on agile best practices
*Previous experience overseeing team transformation from waterfall to agile
*Expert in creating reports to understand where to concentrate our agile transformation effort
*Ability to understand the level of agile maturity of the company, team members as well as leadership layer to plan the next steps.

Benefits:
*Up to £45,000 + bonus.
*Up to 30 Days holiday.
*Private pension & healthcare.

This is a great opportunity to join a market leading company. If you feel your experience would make you suitable for the role then please contact Daniel Newton at Acorn Technology.

Acorn Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Job Title: Scrum Master
Salary up to £45k + Bonus
Location: Exeter

Acorn is searching for an experienced Scrum Master to join a talented development team reporting directly to development manager. You will take overall responsibility for the adoption and continued improvement of agile methodologies within the various development teams. You will work with our teams on projects designing our market leading applications.

At the team level, you will provide guidance, coaching, support and facilitation, and help remove any obstacles that teams may encounter along the way. At the individual level, the Scrum master supports individual efforts, addresses any issues that arise, and removes obstacles to help individuals be focused and productive.

Responsibilities Include:
*Subject-matter expert on Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Scrumban …)
*Define with each teams the best way to use Jira tickets and workflows
*Continuously improve Agile process to fit the organisation and circumstances
*Enforce the agreed way of using Jira tickets and workflows
*Maintain and build upon current reports
*Promote the benefits of Agile methodologies at all levels

Skills and experience:
*At least 3 years of experience in a professional Scrum Master or Agile Coach role
*Up to date knowledge on agile best practices
*Previous experience overseeing team transformation from waterfall to agile
*Expert in creating reports to understand where to concentrate our agile transformation effort
*Ability to understand the level of agile maturity of the company, team members as well as leadership layer to plan the next steps.

Benefits:
*Up to £45,000 + bonus.
*Up to 30 Days holiday.
*Private pension & healthcare.

This is a great opportunity to join a market leading company. If you feel your experience would make you suitable for the role then please contact Daniel Newton at Acorn Technology.

Acorn Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Senior Front-end Developer - OUTSIDE IR35 - South West London

£450 - £475 per day for an intial 6 months

My client are in need of a Senior Front-end Developer who will drive the adoption of Vue.js on there sites, and help improve all web assets. The role will sit inside a project squad operating along the lines of Scrum.

Senior Front-End Developer Tech Stack:

• JavaScript (ES6+)
• HTML5
• CCS3
• Vue.js - they are looking to move to Vue.js
• LAMP stack

Senior Front-End Developer reponsbilities:

• Work with internal teams to design, plan and deliver a range of technology solutions to agreed standards and timeframes
• Firm understanding of Vue.js
• Understanding of testing for front end Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs
• Experience with a PHP templating framework
• Knowledge of SEO principles

Senior Front-end Developer - OUTSIDE IR35 - South West London

£450 - £475 per day for an intial 6 months

My client are in need of a Senior Front-end Developer who will drive the adoption of Vue.js on there sites, and help improve all web assets. The role will sit inside a project squad operating along the lines of Scrum.

Senior Front-End Developer Tech Stack:

• JavaScript (ES6+)
• HTML5
• CCS3
• Vue.js - they are looking to move to Vue.js
• LAMP stack

Senior Front-End Developer reponsbilities:

• Work with internal teams to design, plan and deliver a range of technology solutions to agreed standards and timeframes
• Firm understanding of Vue.js
• Understanding of testing for front end Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs
• Experience with a PHP templating framework
• Knowledge of SEO principles

Software Developer C#, VB.Net, SQL Northamptonshire 

A new opportunity has arisen for a Software Developer to join an organisation based in Northamptonshire. Working in a small development team, our client is looking for someone with strong skills in C#, VB.Net and SQL to substantially expand their existing in-house solutions.

They offer a competitive salary and other benefits, along with full induction training and familiarisation of the companies systems and marketplace.

Software Developer Responsibilities:

• Develop analytical outcomes and provide suitable recommendations to meet deliverable targets, complete project tasks within budget and to internal deadlines.
• Understand project requirements, produce technical documentation and advise the project team accordingly on solutions
• Identify software gaps and suggest alternatives
• Ability to interact as a part of a cross functional team to provide a complete solution.
• Liaise with the internal teams to aid in the provision of project briefs, technical specifications, advise and guide where necessary.
• Complete change control documentation as required
• Write Standard Operating Procedures as required
• Work with the cross functional team to ensure all aspects of the acceptance criteria have been built and tested accordingly 
• Work with the team to ensure any reported bugs, faults or incorrect process routes are corrected within the timescales of the project.

 Essential role requirements

•  A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in a Microsoft development environment
• Adaptable to meet the business requirements
• Excellent communication skills
• Gathering detailed business requirements
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational and task management skills
• Ability to challenge and propose alternatives
• Experience of delivering solutions to a broad range of user groups with different functionality requirements. Able to deploy different end user experiences according to user role and security requirements.

Software Developer Skills:

• 2-3 years of C#, VB.NET, Web Services
• SQL Server (SSRS, SSAS, SSIS)
• SQL Stored procedures & administration
• Scribe technologies – desirable
• HTML / Javascript / CSS / XML / PHP

If you’re a Software Developer looking for your next challenge in a fantastic environment in Northamptonshire, then please do apply now with your latest CV and salary expectations.

Please note the post codes used for location are for advertising purposes only and do not represent the company location.

We work across a range of business to business/B2B market sectors including Renewable Energy, Electrical, Control & Automation, Electronic, Renewable Energy, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Fluid Power, Instrumentation, Engineering services companies, Industrial Consumables, Industrial Components, Capital Equipment, Material Handling, Scientific Equipment, Petrochemical and Utilities.

Rise Executive Search & Recruitment Ltd are currently working on a wide range of business to business/B2B sales positions, account management, business development and sales management roles including: Sales Manager, UK Sales Manager, National Sales Manager, Country Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager, Sales Executive, Senior Sales Executive, National Account Manager, Business Development Manager, Key Account Manager, Account Executive, National Account Executive, Sales Specialist, Global Account Manager, Sales Representative, Territory Sales, Field Sales, Client Relationship Manager, Sales Engineer, Sales Consultant, Technical Sales, Senior Sales Engineer, Export Sales, International Sales, European Sales, Branch Manager, Sales Director,  Trainee Sales, Graduate Sales, Telesales, Internal Sales, Office Sales.

Software Developer C#, VB.Net, SQL Northamptonshire 

A new opportunity has arisen for a Software Developer to join an organisation based in Northamptonshire. Working in a small development team, our client is looking for someone with strong skills in C#, VB.Net and SQL to substantially expand their existing in-house solutions.

They offer a competitive salary and other benefits, along with full induction training and familiarisation of the companies systems and marketplace.

Software Developer Responsibilities:

• Develop analytical outcomes and provide suitable recommendations to meet deliverable targets, complete project tasks within budget and to internal deadlines.
• Understand project requirements, produce technical documentation and advise the project team accordingly on solutions
• Identify software gaps and suggest alternatives
• Ability to interact as a part of a cross functional team to provide a complete solution.
• Liaise with the internal teams to aid in the provision of project briefs, technical specifications, advise and guide where necessary.
• Complete change control documentation as required
• Write Standard Operating Procedures as required
• Work with the cross functional team to ensure all aspects of the acceptance criteria have been built and tested accordingly 
• Work with the team to ensure any reported bugs, faults or incorrect process routes are corrected within the timescales of the project.

 Essential role requirements

•  A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in a Microsoft development environment
• Adaptable to meet the business requirements
• Excellent communication skills
• Gathering detailed business requirements
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational and task management skills
• Ability to challenge and propose alternatives
• Experience of delivering solutions to a broad range of user groups with different functionality requirements. Able to deploy different end user experiences according to user role and security requirements.

Software Developer Skills:

• 2-3 years of C#, VB.NET, Web Services
• SQL Server (SSRS, SSAS, SSIS)
• SQL Stored procedures & administration
• Scribe technologies – desirable
• HTML / Javascript / CSS / XML / PHP

If you’re a Software Developer looking for your next challenge in a fantastic environment in Northamptonshire, then please do apply now with your latest CV and salary expectations.

Please note the post codes used for location are for advertising purposes only and do not represent the company location.

We work across a range of business to business/B2B market sectors including Renewable Energy, Electrical, Control & Automation, Electronic, Renewable Energy, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Fluid Power, Instrumentation, Engineering services companies, Industrial Consumables, Industrial Components, Capital Equipment, Material Handling, Scientific Equipment, Petrochemical and Utilities.

Rise Executive Search & Recruitment Ltd are currently working on a wide range of business to business/B2B sales positions, account management, business development and sales management roles including: Sales Manager, UK Sales Manager, National Sales Manager, Country Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager, Sales Executive, Senior Sales Executive, National Account Manager, Business Development Manager, Key Account Manager, Account Executive, National Account Executive, Sales Specialist, Global Account Manager, Sales Representative, Territory Sales, Field Sales, Client Relationship Manager, Sales Engineer, Sales Consultant, Technical Sales, Senior Sales Engineer, Export Sales, International Sales, European Sales, Branch Manager, Sales Director,  Trainee Sales, Graduate Sales, Telesales, Internal Sales, Office Sales.

This is a great opportunity to define the Credit Data and Analytics function within a niche business based in Peterborough with a blank canvas, it’s the perfect opportunity for a self-starter. You’ll provide actionable insight to commercial insight and you play a pivotal role in scorecard development inline with statistical modelling.

Things you’ll specifically own and work on:

• You’ll be inquisitive always wanting to gain a deeper understand of customers and their financial behaviour’s
• Build scorecards and measure scorecard effectiveness using a range of statistical modelling techniques
• Produce a range of reports including funnel reporting using data visualisation software specifically Tableau
• Deliver actionable insight across the business
• Build ROI optimisation models and monitor campaign effectiveness
• Build customer segmentation models, create profit-loss forecasting models and derive growth strategies
• Statistical modelling

We are seeking a financially minded Data Expert, you will may have a background in the Financial Services Industry within Credit and Data Analytics, a role that may have developed into a BI or Finance Data role. You will be technically strong within data software, including Saas. Proven experience to build business related scorecards, someone who can relate to customers and their behaviours. Monitor trends and present insight and data to a like minded and technical team.

This is a great opportunity to define the Credit Data and Analytics function within a niche business based in Peterborough with a blank canvas, it’s the perfect opportunity for a self-starter. You’ll provide actionable insight to commercial insight and you play a pivotal role in scorecard development inline with statistical modelling.

Things you’ll specifically own and work on:

• You’ll be inquisitive always wanting to gain a deeper understand of customers and their financial behaviour’s
• Build scorecards and measure scorecard effectiveness using a range of statistical modelling techniques
• Produce a range of reports including funnel reporting using data visualisation software specifically Tableau
• Deliver actionable insight across the business
• Build ROI optimisation models and monitor campaign effectiveness
• Build customer segmentation models, create profit-loss forecasting models and derive growth strategies
• Statistical modelling

We are seeking a financially minded Data Expert, you will may have a background in the Financial Services Industry within Credit and Data Analytics, a role that may have developed into a BI or Finance Data role. You will be technically strong within data software, including Saas. Proven experience to build business related scorecards, someone who can relate to customers and their behaviours. Monitor trends and present insight and data to a like minded and technical team.

Birchwood based and leading provider of maintenance services in the UK are currently recruiting for proactive and dynamic Helpdesk Coordinators / Workflow Administrators. The Advisors will be responsible for managing incoming calls, workforce planning and project management of maintenance work coming through from external clients.

This role is Temp to Perm - following the initial 2 month period the role will become permanent for those candidates who match the requirements and want to remain part of a growing and fast paced team.

What will I be doing?

• Managing incoming calls, emails and admin of work-flow
• Scheduling work across all contracts
• Maintaining databases and ensuring deadlines are met
• Reacting to emergencies raised by the client and overseeing engineer's attendance
• Working within a team to reach targets
• Taking ownership of workload on a daily basis

What qualities do I need?

• Previous experience in a customer facing role (Customer Services, Admin, PA, Project Management)
• Excellent telephone manner
• Strong organisation skills and a high attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well as part of a team
• Excellent IT skills and previous experience using Microsoft Office
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi task and make effective decisions quickly

Benefits?

• Further qualifications, personal development and progression opportunities available
• Vibrant busy office
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Employee retail discount benefits
• Fruit and snack available daily
• Dress down Fridays
• Charity days and events in support of employee chosen organisations
• Coaching and training
• Cycle to work scheme
• Award and recognition programme
• Pension Scheme

Full training is provided, and previous customer service experience is essential. Experience within a similar scheduling position, Administration, Retail, Contact Centre would be ideal

Birchwood based and leading provider of maintenance services in the UK are currently recruiting for proactive and dynamic Helpdesk Coordinators / Workflow Administrators. The Advisors will be responsible for managing incoming calls, workforce planning and project management of maintenance work coming through from external clients.

This role is Temp to Perm - following the initial 2 month period the role will become permanent for those candidates who match the requirements and want to remain part of a growing and fast paced team.

What will I be doing?

• Managing incoming calls, emails and admin of work-flow
• Scheduling work across all contracts
• Maintaining databases and ensuring deadlines are met
• Reacting to emergencies raised by the client and overseeing engineer's attendance
• Working within a team to reach targets
• Taking ownership of workload on a daily basis

What qualities do I need?

• Previous experience in a customer facing role (Customer Services, Admin, PA, Project Management)
• Excellent telephone manner
• Strong organisation skills and a high attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well as part of a team
• Excellent IT skills and previous experience using Microsoft Office
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi task and make effective decisions quickly

Benefits?

• Further qualifications, personal development and progression opportunities available
• Vibrant busy office
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Employee retail discount benefits
• Fruit and snack available daily
• Dress down Fridays
• Charity days and events in support of employee chosen organisations
• Coaching and training
• Cycle to work scheme
• Award and recognition programme
• Pension Scheme

Full training is provided, and previous customer service experience is essential. Experience within a similar scheduling position, Administration, Retail, Contact Centre would be ideal