66 Smes jobs in Alcester

• Lead the development and refinement of physics curriculum content for online delivery, covering topics from foundational principles to advanced concepts.
• Create high-quality educational resources, including interactive simulations, video scripts, practice problems, and comprehensive explanations.
• Design and validate assessments, quizzes, and examinations to accurately measure student comprehension and progress.
• Provide expert review and feedback on content developed by other subject matter experts.
• Ensure all physics content is pedagogically sound, factually accurate, and aligned with relevant educational frameworks and standards.
• Stay current with advancements in physics and educational technology, incorporating new approaches into the curriculum.
• Mentor and guide a team of physics SMEs, fostering collaboration and maintaining quality standards.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the physics department and educational product development.
• Collaborate with instructional designers and multimedia developers to create engaging learning experiences.
• Analyse learning data to identify areas for improvement in curriculum and instruction.

• A Master's or PhD degree in Physics or a closely related field is essential.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching or developing curriculum at the secondary or tertiary level.
• A strong understanding of modern physics education theories and best practices.
• Proven ability to explain complex scientific concepts clearly and concisely.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with online learning platforms and digital content creation tools is highly desirable.
• Leadership or supervisory experience in an academic or educational context is a significant advantage.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• A passion for science education and inspiring the next generation of learners.

Your Mission

We are looking for a Subject Matter Expert (SME) with a strong business background in Cybersecurity Management.  We see this as an ideal opportunity for a senior practitioner between contracts or roles, or is able to take extended leave to work on an interesting and challenging project. In particular, an opportunity to influence the next generation of cybersecurity management and leadership as well as adding Cambridge University to your resume.

As a Subject Matter Expert in cybersecurity at FourthRev, you will leverage your expertise to shape a transformative online learning experience with our academic partner, Professional and Continuing Education, University of Cambridge. You will work at the forefront of curriculum development, ensuring that every learner is equipped with industry-relevant skills, setting them on a path to success in the digital economy.

What your day to day will look like with us

• Partner with the Programme Development team in the design of the curriculum, with a focus on strategic thinking and leadership skills specific to cybersecurity contexts
• Offer critical perspectives during design and development, aligning course content with real-world applications and desired career outcomes.
• Develop and refine course specifications  to curate a learning journey that's not only engaging but also maps directly to tangible career advancements for learners.
• Lead the design and execution of assessments, weekly assignments, and hands-on activities, aligning with FourthRev's commitment to project-based learning.
• Collaborate in the creation of content, ranging from written materials, storyboards, video scripts, animations, to in-depth tutorials and real-world case studies.
• Participate in regular team meetings, bringing to the table a wealth of resources, case studies, and scenarios to enhance the curriculum.
• Engage in asynchronous collaboration, providing timely answers and solutions to questions from the team.
• Champion FourthRev's core values, mission, and strategic vision, acting as an ambassador both internally and externally.

Requirements

What you'll need to succeed

Education:

• Preferably an Advanced degree (Ph.D. or Masters) in Cybersecurity, or a related field and/or equivalent industry experience.  However, if you tick most of the experience requirement boxes please apply.

Experience:

7+ years’ senior leadership experience in cybersecurity, with demonstrable depth across several of the areas below. Whether you’ve owned end-to-end security programmes or specialised in key domains, we’d like to hear from you:

• Business & technology strategy: set cyber strategy aligned to business goals; three-year roadmaps and investment cases.
• Budgeting & procurement: own budgets; vendor selection, RFPs, contract negotiation, and value realisation.
• Programme & project delivery: lead multi-workstream security transformations; portfolio governance, KPIs, and benefits tracking.
• Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC): design/run frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST CSF, PCI DSS), define risk appetite, and report to audit/board.
• Communication & business storytelling: translate technical risk into business impact; clear board-level updates and incident communications.
• Building and leading high-performing teams: org design, hiring, coaching, supplier/partner management, and succession planning.
• Strategic leadership & corporate governance: executive/board engagement, policy setting, crisis management, and resilience planning.

Skills:

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into understandable and actionable insights for learners.
• Proficient in designing and crafting real-world problems and scenarios for project-based learning.
• An innovative mindset with a passion for continuous learning and growth.

Benefits

Spend your days making a difference.

FourthRev builds world class online learning programmes that lead to qualifications from leading universities, certifications from the world's best technology companies and digital technology jobs with a global network of employer partners.

It's our vision to become the world's leading enabler of employability outcomes for students and lifelong learners. In doing so, and helping close the digital skills gap, our purpose is to create social and economic value on a global scale.

Your Mission

As a Subject Matter Expert in Data Science at FourthRev , you will play a vital role in keeping an already-developed online learning programme at the forefront of industry and academic relevance. Leveraging your expertise, you will review, update, and enhance course content, ensuring that learners continue to gain cutting-edge, employable skills in a rapidly evolving area of the digital economy. 

What your day to day will look like with us

• Review and update programme curriculum to ensure continued alignment with current industry practices and tools, with a focus on:
• Supervised learning 
• NLP
• Agentic AI
• Time series analysis and forecasting.
• Audit existing learning materials (lectures, tutorials, assessments, projects) to identify areas for refresh or enhancement.
• Integrate new industry trends and case studies to ensure learners can apply data science concepts to real-world problems.
• Refine and adapt assessments, assignments, and project-based activities to maintain their challenge, clarity, and career relevance.
• Update and record tutorials or demonstrations, showcasing new tools, techniques, and methodologies in practice.
• Collaborate with the product development team and faculty partners to adjust learning pathways where needed, ensuring learner journeys remain clear, engaging, and outcome-focused.
• Provide critical industry perspectives during review cycles and workshops, ensuring the course reflects current and emerging data science practices.
• Contribute updated content such as code snippets, algorithms, and datasets to enrich learning activities.

Champion FourthRev’s commitment to continuous learning, employability outcomes, and academic-industry integration.

Requirements

Education:

• Advanced degree (Ph.D. or Masters) in Data Science, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or a related field

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in data science with a focus on NLP and time series analysis.
• Proven track record of employing advanced data science techniques to solve complex business problems.
• Previous educational or training experience is a plus, especially in online course development or instruction.
• Hands-on experience with tools and platforms like TensorFlow, XGBoost, and other ML frameworks.

Skills:

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into understandable and actionable insights for learners.
• Proficient in designing and crafting real-world problems and scenarios for project-based learning.
• An innovative mindset with a passion for continuous learning and growth.
• Familiarity with online learning platforms and tools

Benefits

Benefits

• Contribute to a programme already making a global impact and help it evolve with the industry.
• Be part of a mission-driven team closing the digital skills gap worldwide.
• Flexible, remote-first working environment with strong emphasis on professional development and wellbeing.
• Join a global, diverse, and supportive team where your expertise will directly shape learner outcomes.

Get ready to:

• You'll tackle unique and challenging opportunities and embrace the unknown, supported by an amazing and talented team of professionals who genuinely care and want you to succeed.
• Your voice matters. We believe that people matter and that our success as an organisation is driven by the people within it.
• You'll become part of a greater community. We're passionate about enabling the growth of others, mentorship, lifelong learning, supporting learners in the digital economy and other causes.
• We are a globally diverse team with colleagues spanning different time zones including the U.K. Australia and South Africa. Let us know where you are, we will see if we can make it work!

Role Title: Business Analyst (Infrastructure / Network)
Location: Birmingham or Sheffield (Hybrid - 3 Days per Week Onsite)
Duration: 3 Months
Rate: 310.00 via Umbrella

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure / Network Business Analyst to support a strategic Data Warehouse Assessment initiative. The role involves analyzing current infrastructure and network capabilities, identifying gaps, and recommending improvements to support scalable and secure data warehousing solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

* Collaborate with infrastructure, network, and data architecture teams to assess current-state capabilities.
* Document and analyse existing network topology, data flows, and integration points related to the data warehouse.
* Identify performance bottlenecks, security risks, and scalability limitations in the current infrastructure.
* Gather and validate business and technical requirements for future-state data warehouse infrastructure.
* Support the development of infrastructure and network architecture recommendations aligned with business goals.
* Facilitate workshops and stakeholder interviews to capture requirements and pain points.
* Assist in risk assessments and impact analysis for proposed infrastructure changes.
* Work closely with project managers to align infrastructure deliverables with overall project timelines.

Required Skills & Experience:

* Proven experience as a Business Analyst in infrastructure and/or network domains.
* Strong understanding of enterprise networking, cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS), and data center operations.
* Familiarity with data warehouse technologies and architectures (e.g., Snowflake, Teradata, Azure Synapse).
* Experience in documenting technical requirements, process flows, and system interactions.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Ability to translate technical concepts into business-friendly language.

Desirable Skills:

* Experience with data governance, security, and compliance frameworks.
* Knowledge of ETL processes and data integration tools.
* Exposure to Agile or hybrid project delivery methodologies?

Overview
We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join a fast-paced programme team based in Cheltenham. This role involves supporting business change and technology projects, helping to shape and deliver solutions that drive measurable improvement across operations.
The Business Analyst will work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs, define requirements, and support delivery teams to implement effective change.

Role Summary
As a Business Analyst, you will be responsible for leading workshops, capturing business requirements, analysing existing processes, and identifying opportunities for optimisation. You will liaise between business and technical teams, ensuring clarity, consistency, and delivery of agreed outcomes.
This position requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities within a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate workshops and engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Analyse business processes and document clear, actionable requirements.
• Support Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies.
• Prepare process models, reports, and requirement documentation.
• Collaborate with project and delivery teams to ensure successful outcomes.
• Track business performance and contribute to benefits realisation.
• Capture lessons learned and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Must be sole British and ideally hold DV Clearance

Skills and Experience
The Business Analyst should have experience in:

• Stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Requirements gathering, analysis, and documentation.
• Process mapping (Visio or equivalent tools).
• Using JIRA and Confluence or similar collaboration platforms.
• Working on technology-led transformation projects.
• Understanding of change management and business transition activities.
• Knowledge of LEAN, Six Sigma, or business improvement methodologies (desirable).

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging at all organisational levels.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable in dynamic environments.
• Collaborative team player with a focus on delivery excellence.
• Passionate about professional development as a Business Analyst and contributing to positive business outcomes.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.  We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for any Business Analyst looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Business Analyst

Salary: competitive depending upon experience + benefits

Where the job is based: hybrid (home-based & working with Kerv Digital office/customer site visits as required) UK HQ, Seven House, 18 High Street, Longbridge, B31 2UQ

Who we are:

Dive into a world where technology meets innovation. At Kerv Digital, we're not just another tech company. We’re the problem solvers, the magicians who transform complex challenges into seamless digital experiences. Utilising a powerful blend of Power Platform, DevSecOps, Data experiences, and Software Engineering, we create business solutions that truly resonate with our clients driving extreme value!

With our roots planted in Birmingham and branches spreading across the globe from London to Bangalore, we're a proud member of the Kerv Group - a dynamic £112m revenue technology consultancy leader with a dedicated team of over 700 professionals, partnering with 800+ sector leaders.

People come first always we are incredibly proud of our unparalleled work culture. Not just words on paper, we wear our "Great Place to Work" certifications from the UK and India like badges of honour. Dive into an ocean of opportunities in an atmosphere that celebrates collaboration. Sharpen your prowess with a global multi-discipline team and be guided by the industry's most forward-thinking architects.

Security Clearance is required for this post 

The role: 

The Business Analysis practice is new to Kerv Digital. We are looking for a passionate Business Analyst to join us as we build the foundations of the practise and make it a part of the business as a whole. Since we need a traditional BA, we will put more emphasis on personal and professional skills than on technical skills. Below are an example of some deliverables expected as part of the role:

• Gathering functional and non-functional requirements using relevant methods both online and in person for use within an Agile setting
• Converting the requirements into users stories and logically incorporate into a backlog
• Influencing, managing, and analysing a variety of stakeholders internally and externally
• Able to juggle multiple priorities and demands.
• Help customers with process re-engineering opportunities, which improve the effectiveness of processes
• Being the subject matter expert/champion of the agreed customer requirements.
• Creating clear and effective documentation across multiple channels
• Using a hands-on approach to ensuring timescales are met
• Must be able to challenge stakeholders to ensure true value is achieved whether this is on customer requirements or the solution
• Be able to understand and learn the capabilities (and limitations) provided by Dynamics 365 CE out of the box.

Competencies & Experience: 

Personal attributes

• Able to demonstrate strong communicate skills with all stakeholders
• Able to cultivate and maintain relationships with all stakeholders
• Can skilfully influence decisions
• Political Awareness
• An analytical thinker with attention to detail
• Can demonstrate emotional intelligence when navigating difficult challenges
• Self-starter, able to progress without direction (although support will always be there if needed)
• Must be a team player

Professional attributes

• Understands IT Project delivery and it’s lifecycle
• Can demonstrate a varied range of requirement elicitation techniques
• Understands the process of requirements engineering
• Able to create, refine and progress a user story backlog
• Proficient process and data modelling skills using industry standard notations
• Understands the concept of change management
• Strong facilitation skills

What we can do for you:

We’re a transparent, honest and fiercely equal employer that believes completely in providing the best possible work experience for our employee’s:  

Real Flexibility  – we’re a family first organisation, and if the work gets done, you can work when and wherever you want. A healthy approach for most of our teams seems to be splitting three ways between home, customer sites and the office. 

Awesome Environment – all of our employee’s will tell you that we foster an easy going environment, are experts at what we do and care deeply about what we work on – the company was started specifically to find a way for people to take more enjoyment from their work. 

Interesting Work  – these days most of our customers are household names and many of our projects have an important impact on the world around us. The kind of things we do regularly include working with not-for-profits to transform how they leverage technology, working with public bodies to shape digital services and working with top tier private entities to bring genuinely new and meaningful products and services to market. 

Great Benefits  – all the usual suspects and then some. Some highlights include our choose-your-own tech approach to end-user devices, well stocked cupboards with tasty goodies (we’re a food first company too), excellent professional development support including frequent in-house training for tech. you can’t get trained on anywhere else and private healthcare. Full disclosure; some benefits can only be provided after probation.

Recognition & Growth  – Recognized as a 'Great Place to Work' in both the UK and India, our commitment to excellence goes beyond our products and services. Our culture is a testament to the dedicated technologists who work tirelessly to drive our vision forward. Being a part of Kerv Digital means embracing a culture of innovation, collaboration, and mutual respect. Our teams in the UK and India thrive in an atmosphere that promotes continuous learning and growth.

Join us at Kerv Digital, where we don’t just build groundbreaking technology - we build future.

Don’t take our word for it though, check out our impartial Glass Door reviews

More on equality:

At Kerv, we’re building something special and we’re building it to last. We want everybody to feel valued, included and love working together. With an uncompromising pursuit of amazing employee experience, we always strive to do the right thing. We believe and will relentlessly promote and support the power of diversity, equality and belonging, through collaboration and creating exceptional solutions together.

*Please note: By submitting an application you agree to Kerv Digital’s recruitment policy*

Business Analyst

Cheltenham

Contract: Inside IR35

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join a fast-paced programme team based in Cheltenham. This role involves supporting business change and technology projects, helping to shape and deliver solutions that drive measurable improvement across operations.

The Business Analyst will work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs, define requirements, and support delivery teams to implement effective change.

Role Summary

As a Business Analyst, you will be responsible for leading workshops, capturing business requirements, analysing existing processes, and identifying opportunities for optimisation. You will liaise between business and technical teams, ensuring clarity, consistency, and delivery of agreed outcomes.

This position requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities within a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate workshops and engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Analyse business processes and document clear, actionable requirements.
• Support Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies.
• Prepare process models, reports, and requirement documentation.
• Collaborate with project and delivery teams to ensure successful outcomes.
• Track business performance and contribute to benefits realisation.
• Capture lessons learned and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Must be sole British and ideally hold DV Clearance

Skills and Experience

The Business Analyst should have experience in:

• Stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Requirements gathering, analysis, and documentation.
• Process mapping (Visio or equivalent tools).
• Using JIRA and Confluence or similar collaboration platforms.
• Working on technology-led transformation projects.
• Understanding of change management and business transition activities.
• Knowledge of LEAN, Six Sigma, or business improvement methodologies (desirable).

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging at all organisational levels.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable in dynamic environments.
• Collaborative team player with a focus on delivery excellence.
• Passionate about professional development as a Business Analyst and contributing to positive business outcomes.

Business Analyst

Cheltenham

Contract: Inside IR35

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join a fast-paced programme team based in Cheltenham. This role involves supporting business change and technology projects, helping to shape and deliver solutions that drive measurable improvement across operations.

The Business Analyst will work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs, define requirements, and support delivery teams to implement effective change.

Role Summary

As a Business Analyst, you will be responsible for leading workshops, capturing business requirements, analysing existing processes, and identifying opportunities for optimisation. You will liaise between business and technical teams, ensuring clarity, consistency, and delivery of agreed outcomes.

This position requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities within a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate workshops and engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Analyse business processes and document clear, actionable requirements.
• Support Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies.
• Prepare process models, reports, and requirement documentation.
• Collaborate with project and delivery teams to ensure successful outcomes.
• Track business performance and contribute to benefits realisation.
• Capture lessons learned and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Must be sole British and ideally hold DV Clearance

Skills and Experience

The Business Analyst should have experience in:

• Stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Requirements gathering, analysis, and documentation.
• Process mapping (Visio or equivalent tools).
• Using JIRA and Confluence or similar collaboration platforms.
• Working on technology-led transformation projects.
• Understanding of change management and business transition activities.
• Knowledge of LEAN, Six Sigma, or business improvement methodologies (desirable).

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging at all organisational levels.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable in dynamic environments.
• Collaborative team player with a focus on delivery excellence.
• Passionate about professional development as a Business Analyst and contributing to positive business outcomes.