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We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-starting individual with strong and broad-ranging technical and customer focused experience in software/application support. You will be part of a small Support team providing outstanding first-line technical and business process support to our customers. You will also deliver training and support demonstrations across the UK - therefore mobility and a willingness to travel are essential.


We are a small enterprising and innovative company who supply and support market-leading software solutions. Our primary customers are universities who use our system for module evaluation We have an extensive range of software components, and integrate and interact with a range of third-party systems. With over 60 clients in the UK and Ireland, we are passionate about providing first class customer service and support. We expect our staff to rise to complex challenges in delivering outstanding service to meet and exceed customer expectations.

The key responsibilities of this role include:

• Providing empathy-led first-line technical and business process support to customers, taking ownership and monitoring progress
• Analysing and producing answers to complex software challenges
• Liaising with colleagues and second-line support to produce optimal solutions
• Developing and implementing new business processes
• Producing detailed "how to" Support Team documentation
• Installing software and upgrades for customers
• Technical trouble-shooting of integrations including single sign-on
• Developing training materials, and delivering training
• Setting up scenarios and working through the software during conference calls, webinars and onsite presentations

We would prefer you to have the following skills and experience:

• A University degree in a computing discipline
• At least 2 years' experience in a similar software environment, with proven first-line experience of liaising with customers
• Demonstrable knowledge of databases (e.g. MySQL), and of SQL
• Strong business analysis skills, and enjoyment in solving technical challenges and troubleshooting
• Proven ability to work as part of a small team and independently
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to multi-task
• A self-starter who can take and act on own initiative, showing flexibility and adaptability
• Experience of working within a University - for example an IT Support role or Registry systems role - would be a distinct advantage;

This is a home-based role (our staff are based across the UK) albeit with frequent travel required to an office in Perthshire during the induction phase; thereafter the whole team usually meet quarterly in person. We will provide you with training, both in-house and through our German parent company who develop the software and provide second-line support. However, you should also have the drive to learn independently and the initiative to test scenarios through the software

As you grow your knowledge and experience in providing a more efficient and effective service to our customers, we will grow your salary.

Details:

• £25,000-40,000 dependent on experience
• Benefits such as annual leave and pension contributions
• Perthshire based for induction, then WFH 5 days a week
• The right to work in the UK - no sponsorship can be given

For more information, please apply.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-starting individual with strong and broad-ranging technical and customer focused experience in software/application support. You will be part of a small Support team providing outstanding first-line technical and business process support to our customers. You will also deliver training and support demonstrations across the UK - therefore mobility and a willingness to travel are essential.


We are a small enterprising and innovative company who supply and support market-leading software solutions. Our primary customers are universities who use our system for module evaluation We have an extensive range of software components, and integrate and interact with a range of third-party systems. With over 60 clients in the UK and Ireland, we are passionate about providing first class customer service and support. We expect our staff to rise to complex challenges in delivering outstanding service to meet and exceed customer expectations.

The key responsibilities of this role include:

• Providing empathy-led first-line technical and business process support to customers, taking ownership and monitoring progress
• Analysing and producing answers to complex software challenges
• Liaising with colleagues and second-line support to produce optimal solutions
• Developing and implementing new business processes
• Producing detailed "how to" Support Team documentation
• Installing software and upgrades for customers
• Technical trouble-shooting of integrations including single sign-on
• Developing training materials, and delivering training
• Setting up scenarios and working through the software during conference calls, webinars and onsite presentations

We would prefer you to have the following skills and experience:

• A University degree in a computing discipline
• At least 2 years' experience in a similar software environment, with proven first-line experience of liaising with customers
• Demonstrable knowledge of databases (e.g. MySQL), and of SQL
• Strong business analysis skills, and enjoyment in solving technical challenges and troubleshooting
• Proven ability to work as part of a small team and independently
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to multi-task
• A self-starter who can take and act on own initiative, showing flexibility and adaptability
• Experience of working within a University - for example an IT Support role or Registry systems role - would be a distinct advantage;

This is a home-based role (our staff are based across the UK) albeit with frequent travel required to an office in Perthshire during the induction phase; thereafter the whole team usually meet quarterly in person. We will provide you with training, both in-house and through our German parent company who develop the software and provide second-line support. However, you should also have the drive to learn independently and the initiative to test scenarios through the software

As you grow your knowledge and experience in providing a more efficient and effective service to our customers, we will grow your salary.

Details:

• £25,000-40,000 dependent on experience
• Benefits such as annual leave and pension contributions
• Perthshire based for induction, then WFH 5 days a week
• The right to work in the UK - no sponsorship can be given

For more information, please apply.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Morgan Hunt are recruiting a Labourer with a driving licence to work within a large organisation to provide assistance to qualified trades operatives.

Suitable candidates will have;

• Previous labouring experience
• A valid CSCS Card
• An in date driving licence.

This role is an immediate start and will be for an initial period of 8 weeks (could be extended at this point)

37 hours per week

£13.50ph

Please send an up to date CV or call for further information.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

We have a current opportunity for a IT Officer - 2nd line support on a permanent basis.

Core Responsibilities:

• Commitment to optimum performance and enhanced customer services through proactive engagement, the provision of responsive support and information to all service users.
• Contribute to the operational management of clients corporate team through ICT support to staff across all office bases
• Provision, implement and review of ICT Strategy and policy
• Report to finance and IT Manager with accountability through the executive team to the management committee for policy outcomes and performance

Key tasks:

• Develop and implement IT Strategy including optimisation of the HomeMaster Housing management system
• Effective contract, supplier and performance management of support, system and service providers to ensure a high level of service
• Delivery of internal training
• Provision of internal IT support
• Support with the procurement and implementation of required hardware and software
• Sound understanding of cyber security
• Monitor and collate performance information
• Oversee processes for data cleansing
• Supervision and mentoring of the IT Administrator to ensure excellent internal customer service
• Oversee website and intranet administration
• Performance management and reporting

What the client is looking for:

• Further education in an IT Discipline (eg HNC or equivalent) and can demonstrate practical ability and creative IT solutions
• Sound understanding of hardware and software to optimise performance
• 2nd line support experience
• Responsive, efficient service providing accurate and appropriate information, assistance and support to external and internal customers and stakeholders
• Experience mitigating complaints through successful service delivery and interaction
• Experience with housing management system
• Experience dealing with 3rd party partners

Details:

• £35,022 - 38,456 per annum - this will go up by 5.25% in April
• Glasgow based - at least 3 days a week in the office
• Great benefits including up to 40 days annual leave and great pension - defined contribution scheme
• The right to work in the UK - no sponsorship can be provided

For more information about the role, please apply.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

We have a current opportunity for a IT Officer on a permanent basis. The position will be based in Perthshire for the induction phase, and then full remote working from home.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-starting individual with strong and broad-ranging technical and customer focused experience in software/application support. You will be part of a small Support team providing outstanding first-line/second-line technical and business process support to our customers. You will also deliver training and support demonstrations across the UK - therefore mobility and a willingness to travel are essential.

We are a small enterprising and innovative company who supply and support market-leading software solutions. Our primary customers are universities who use our system for module evaluation We have an extensive range of software components, and integrate and interact with a range of third-party systems. With over 60 clients in the UK and Ireland, we are passionate about providing first class customer service and support. We expect our staff to rise to complex challenges in delivering outstanding service to meet and exceed customer expectations.

The key responsibilities of this role include:

• Providing empathy-led first-line technical and business process support to customers, taking ownership and monitoring progress
• Analysing and producing answers to complex software challenges
• Liaising with colleagues and second-line support to produce optimal solutions
• Developing and implementing new business processes
• Producing detailed "how to" Support Team documentation
• Installing software and upgrades for customers
• Technical trouble-shooting of integrations including single sign-on
• Developing training materials, and delivering training
• Setting up scenarios and working through the software during conference calls, webinars and onsite presentations

We would prefer you to have the following skills and experience:

• A University degree in a computing discipline
• At least 2 years' experience in a similar software environment, with proven first-line experience of liaising with customers
• Demonstrable knowledge of databases (e.g. MySQL), and of SQL
• Strong business analysis skills, and enjoyment in solving technical challenges and troubleshooting
• Proven ability to work as part of a small team and independently
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to multi-task
• A self-starter who can take and act on own initiative, showing flexibility and adaptability

Experience of working within a University - for example an IT Support role or Registry systems role - would be a distinct advantage.

This is a home-based role (our staff are based across the UK) albeit with frequent travel required to an office in Perthshire during the induction phase; thereafter the whole team usually meet quarterly in person. We will provide you with training, both in-house and through our parent company who develop the software and provide second-line support. However, you should also have the drive to learn independently and the initiative to test scenarios through the software

Details:

• £25,000 - 40,000 per annum dependent on experience
• Holiday and pension benefits
• Initial induction at an office in perthshire, after that 5 days working from home
• The right to work in the UK - no sponsorship can be given

For more information about the role, please apply.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

We are delighted to be assisting one of the top real estate consultancies in the UK, the opportunity is for an Assistant Project Manager who might be looking for a change from working with a consultancy or a client-side role. The role involves delivering a wide range of projects involving fit-outs, developments and redevelopments.

Key headline detail below on what to expect with this opportunity;

- Work with a hugely successful company who are a specialist within project management, along with other property focused services.

- Run a range of projects managing the front-end process from feasibility through to completion, whist receiving full support from qualified staff

- Work on various grade A commercial fit-outs, and interesting city based developments.

- Be part of a team who are like-minded professionals who you can learn and develop from.

- Receive a very competitive package and a genuine flexible working arrangement.

These types of opportunities do not become available too often, if you are keen to discuss then please apply and I will get touch to chat over the technical side of the role.

Many thanks,

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

We have a current opportunity for a Administration Assistant (housing team) on a temporary basis for around 4 weeks (may be extended) This is a full time post which will be office based.

The position will be based in Glasgow. The main duties of the role are:

• To provide administrative support to the Association's Housing Team. To work flexibly as an active member of the team to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of housing, tenancy services and repairs services.

• To communicate effectively as a first point of contact for service users, both on the telephone and by email/letter.

• To liaise with other agencies on behalf of tenants and other customers to ensure a high quality of service delivery.

Skills and experience required are :

• Good communication & administration skills
• Previous experience working within housing/property/charity
• Experience of dealing with the public face to face and on the telephone and of delivering excellent customer service

This role will be to start ASAP.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

We currently have an opportunity for a Tenancy Sustainement Project Worker on a part time basis (2 days per week however there can at times be opportunities to work more hours) for a small charity who work with young female survivors of sexual abuse. You will be helping to make a difference to their lives and to develop skills to build an independant life and a positive future. You will be helping young women who have experienced sexual abuse or any form of sexual violence to hold on to their own tenancies, providing one-to-one support and intervention.

The organisation provide a warm and welcoming environment for all of their staff and young women. The values of the charity Courage, Compassion and Connection run through every aspect of their attitude, approach and service provision. There are great opportunities for personal training and development as well as a generous pension package and annual leave allowance.

The main duties of the role are:

• To provide direct 1:1 support and psycho education around abuse (from a feminist perspective), homelessness and the impact on tenancy sustainment
• To provide trauma informed motivation and positivity to the young women to encourage personal development, Independence and change to the level they wish on a person centered and solution focused basis.
• To access and make referrals for additional practical supports both internal and external to maximize support and recovery.
• To provide support, information, advice and act as a consultant to staff in youth housing and homelessness departments and other relevant departments/services/agencies who are working with
  or likely to have contact with survivors of sexual abuse and TS4S young women
• To network with other agencies, establish referral pathways, partnerships, attend Local opportunities, forums, open days, events etc.

Essential Knowledge/Experience

• An understanding of Mens Violence against Women and Girls (MVAWG) and ability to work from a feminist perspective in all aspects of role.
• A relevant qualification in counselling and/or Community Education, housing, Social Work or other related field.
• Holding or Working towards SVQ level3 Health and Social care or equivalent.
• At least 1 years' experience and skills in providing individual emotional/psychological support involving housing/homelessness and/or MVAWG
• An understanding of the links between sexual abuse/MVAWG and homelessness
• Experience of working directly and creatively with young people individually and in groups
• Ability to maintain a non-victim blaming, trauma informed and pro-active solution focused approach.
• Experience of liaising, networking and building relationships with other agencies
• Experience advocating on behalf of young people
• Ability to provide crisis intervention, safe plan and safeguard if required.

For this role access to a car is essential.

The closing date is 10th Feb & Interviews will be held on 16th Feb

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

We have a current opportunity for a Administrator on a temporary basis for a minimum of 16 weeks. The position will be hybrid working with 1 or 2 days per week expected in Edinburgh. The working week will be Mon-Fri for 35 hours with a salary of £26'274.

The purpose of this role is to work with administration team and other regional colleagues to deliver Case Management and related administration which complies with corporate protocols, tasks and processes, in the management of member cases and active support within a designated geographic area. The role provides administrative support to specific regional Senior Officers and Officers and liaises with external partners in organising representational meetings for members.

For further information about this position please apply.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Morgan Hunt is working with a leading public sector body to recruit an Infrastructure & Security Engineer on a contractual basis. This position can be worked fully remote.

Essential experience:

• GCP (Google Cloud Platform)
• Security/Firewall experience

Desirable experience:

• Palo Alto Firewall
• Cisco Router security
• Windows server
• API experience
• Good overall cyber security knowledge
• G-Suite

The details:

• 6 month contract outside IR35
• Daily rate negotiable
• Fully remote role
• Candidates must have a right to work in the UK, no sponsorship can be given

For more information about this role, please apply.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Morgan Hunt is seeking an individual to fill a position as a Business Systems Analyst on a permanent basis for a world leading organisation based in Edinburgh. This organisation is highly profitable, with orders secured for the next 5 years.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting, testing, and documenting applications developed by the client's in-house development team. Primary focus will be on day-to-day user support for their in-house system, but with responsibilities for other systems as needed.

The successful candidate will work with the users of the clients IT systems and the other members of the IT Development team, to specify requirements, and design, test and implement new and updated business applications. The post holder will also carry out project management tasks to ensure that systems are built and delivered.

We are looking for an individual who is an exceptional communicator, a problem solver, organised, able to work well under pressure and to tight timescales.

Skills/ Experience Needed

• The ability to thoroughly document communication, coordinate requests, advise on processes and prioritise development requests between end users and IT staff is one of the most important skills for this position.
• Strong SQL Knowledge/SQL Background
• Ability to effectively communicate within the IT staff & software developers, as well with multiple European stakeholders such as end users.
• Being able to interact with the IT team is essential
• Database knowledge

Responsibilities will include:

• Working with 1400 Users across Europe
• This role requires someone who can work autonomously
• General Application Support
• Production and maintenance of User How-To Guides
• Remote and/or Virtual training of end users
• Production and maintenance of user reports.

Salary & Benefits:

• £50,000 per annum Bonus
• Hybrid working with 2/ 3 days a week on site in their modern Edinburgh office
• Bonus Scheme- worth up to 5%- paid out in full for the last 17 years
• Annual Pay rise- standard for the last 17 years
• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Sick pay

For more information about the role, please apply.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Morgan Hunt is working with a leading public sector body to recruit an Infrastructure & Security Engineer on a permanent basis. This organisation have an excellent reputation for looking after their staff and high retention within the team. This position would be based out of Glenrothes, Fife with 1 day a week working in the office.

Essential experience:

• GCP (Google Cloud Platform)
• Security/Firewall experience

Desirable experience:

• Palo Alto Firewall
• Cisco Router security
• Windows server
• API experience
• Good overall cyber security knowledge
• G-Suite

The details:

• £35,000-45,000 per annum
• 4% employee contribution
• 10% employer contribution
• Leave entitlement is 37 days pro rata, comprising 33 annual leave days and 4 public holidays
• Based in Glenrothes, Fife
• 1 day a week working in the office - hybrid working

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Are you a Senior Insight Analyst, with strong experience in the Google Suite, looking for a new exciting, flexible role, at a leading charity?

This is an exciting role, where you will be supporting the web analytics team, to provide this service to their stakeholders, which will guide their digital marketing activity and improve performance of their products and online experience of their supporters.

At this leading charity, you will be helping to transform the way they use their data to make a difference to the lives of children!

Up to £48,269- (this includes the London Weighting Allowance) (Excellent Benefits Package- 29 days a/l, generous Pension Contribution)

Hybrid or Fully Remote (If based in London, you can still be fully remote and be granted the full LWA, within Inner London area).

(Work from home option offers an additional £500 pa)

London or Nationwide

Permanent

Role responsibilities of a Senior Insight Analyst -

• Designing, developing, delivering dashboards and reports on key metrics and performance indicators for their digital product.
• Providing insights and recommendations for stakeholders & product managers.
• Supporting the development and deployment of the A/B testing strategy.
• Being an expert and a trusted adviser on any matters relating to digital data & helping the organisation deliver a best-in-class digital experience. --
• Leading the Web Analytics team, contributing to the development of the team's processes, efficiencies, and best practices.
• Taking ownership of the Google Suite.

To be successful as a Senior Insight Analyst, you will have -

• 2-3 years' experience as a Digital Analyst/Insight Analyst

• At least 2 years' experience of Google Tag Manager/ Google Tools
• Sound knowledge of digital analytics
• Expert knowledge & professional experience of Digital Analytics tools for - data collection, analysis,visualisation; Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Google Data Studio, Google Console, Optimize
• A proven track record of optimising outcomes from conversion rate optimisation testing strategies
• Experience of analysis and reporting of digital products performance

What you get in return-

28 days of a/l plus bank holidays, enhanced pension contributions of up to 9%, 2 paid voluntary days to support your community, flexibility to buy and sell 5 days leave each year, tenancy deposit - interest free loan to help with rental deposits, access to extensive on-line training...

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

We have a current opportunity for a Administrative Assistant Grade 4 with a Higher Education client on a temporary basis in Glasgow.

The hours of work are Mon-Fri (35 hour week) with an hourly rate of £11.75.

The ideal candidate would be experienced in working with high volumes of data and would be capable of handling competing priorities.

For further information about this position please apply below.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.