IO Associates

About the Company

Specialising in recruitment across the tech, digital, engineering, and government and defence sectors, iO Associates have extensive experience in securing the best talent to create the products and infrastructure of the future. Our dedicated team of highly experienced and knowledgeable consultants provide bespoke solutions, working with businesses to find the perfect fit across contract, interim, search, and permanent appointments. We offer end-to-end support, from Statements of Work and IR35 determination processes to full MSP and RPO models. In today's fast-changing business environment, companies need a recruitment partner who understands. At iO, we host iO Meetups and conferences in the tech and digital sector, working closely with our clients to stay ahead of the curve and connect with top candidates. As part of Precision Resource Group (PRG), we have been acknowledged for our impressive growth and success, with PRG listed in the 24th annual Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 as one of Britain's fastest-growing private companies. We have also been finalists at the Bristol Life Awards 2022 and Business Leader Awards 2022 and were recently ranked in WIRED Consulting's Top 15 Trail Blazers in the South West, recognising our exceptional approach to recruitment. We are members of the Employers Network For Equality & Inclusion (ENEI), promoting best practices in equality and inclusion in the workplace for our employees, clients, and candidates. We are Disability Confident and members of Programme One, working to tackle workplace inequality for black talent in the recruitment industry.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

IO Associates

Job Title

Business Analyst - Financial Operations

Job Description

**Job Title:** Project Manager / Business Analyst – Financial Operations **Role Summary:** Support a borough council’s Financial Operations programme by mobilising and delivering multiple workstreams focused on improving debt recovery. Provide project coordination, analytical insight, and stakeholder reporting to ensure timely, measurable outcomes and benefits. **Expectations:** - Deliver programme workstreams on schedule and within scope. - Maintain accurate project documentation and performance dashboards. - Analyse financial and operational data to identify improvement opportunities. - Communicate risks, dependencies, and progress to senior stakeholders. **Key Responsibilities:** - Lead mobilisation and execution of programme workstreams. - Update and manage delivery plans, RAID logs, Gantt charts, and KPI dashboards. - Coordinate programme board meetings and produce status reports. - Track performance metrics, flag risks, and escalations as needed. - Analyse debt recovery and financial data; recommend process enhancements. - Document current processes, highlight inefficiencies, and support workflow redesign. - Contribute to business case development and benefits‑realisation tracking. - Prepare and present reports, dashboards, and scorecards for senior leadership. **Required Skills:** - Advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/INDEX‑MATCH, formulas, dashboard creation). - Proficiency with Power BI for building and maintaining visual dashboards. - Experience with project management tools/techniques (RAID logs, RAG status, Gantt charts). - Knowledge of debt recovery processes and financial systems (e.g., Oracle, NEC). - Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and stakeholder communication abilities. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g., Business, Finance, Economics, or related field). - Project delivery certification: PRINCE2, Agile, APM, or equivalent.

London, United kingdom

On site

11-11-2025

Company Name

IO Associates

Job Title

Product Manager - AI

Job Description

**Job Title** Product Manager – AI **Role Summary** A technical Product Manager responsible for driving the roadmap and strategy of AI‑operating solutions for highly regulated environments. Works closely with the Head of Product & Design, translating market and developer insights into actionable product releases that enhance customer pain‑point resolution, user adoption, and product‑led growth. **Expectations** - Own the product roadmap and backlog, delivering measurable impact. - Demonstrate deep technical knowledge of AI and enterprise system integration. - Act as the bridge between engineering, design, sales, and compliance stakeholders. - Secure and maintain UK Security Clearance (SC) or be eligible to obtain it. - Proactively analyze market trends and user data to inform product decisions. **Key Responsibilities** - Define product vision, strategy, and high‑level roadmap aligned with business goals. - Conduct product discovery, market research, and customer interviews to surface needs. - Translate technical developer requirements into clear, user‑centric specifications. - Prioritize features and manage the product backlog using Agile/Scrum frameworks. - Coordinate cross‑functional teams (engineering, design, QA, compliance) to deliver releases on schedule. - Establish metrics for adoption, retention, and product health; iterate on product based on data. - Ensure regulatory and security compliance for defence and government customers. - Develop and execute product‑led growth tactics, including go‑to‑market plans and go‑live support. **Required Skills** - Proven experience as a Product Manager in the tech industry. - Strong technical foundation: AI (machine learning, NLP, LLMs), data pipelines, cloud services. - Ability to translate complex developer needs into functional requirements. - Excellent stakeholder communication and influence across technical & non‑technical teams. - Proficiency with product management tools (Jira, Confluence, Miro, etc.) and Agile methodologies. - Analytical mindset, comfortable working with metrics and data to drive decisions. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field. - UK Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to obtain one. ---

Belfast, United kingdom

On site

24-11-2025

Company Name

IO Associates

Job Title

Lead IFS Consultant

Job Description

Job title: Lead IFS Consultant Role Summary: Lead the finance workstream for IFS ERP implementations, guiding full project lifecycle from analysis to delivery and ensuring alignment with client business objectives. Expactations: - Deliver multiple end‑to‑end IFS implementations on time and within scope. - Lead a cross‑functional team, enforce high‑quality standards, and manage client expectations. - Support business growth across UK and Europe by driving repeat engagements. Key Responsibilities: - Own the finance module design, configuration, and testing in IFS projects. - Coordinate with functional and technical teams to integrate IFS modules with client processes. - Provide subject‑matter expertise on IFS finance functionalities and best practices. - Mentor junior consultants and share knowledge on implementation methodologies. - Manage project documentation, status reporting, and client communication. Required Skills: - Proven track record of delivering multiple IFS ERP implementations. - Deep knowledge of core IFS finance modules (Accounting, Treasury, Financial Planning, etc.). - Familiarity with IFS Projects module (preferred). - Experience with IFS Cloud deployments (desirable). - Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and stakeholder management abilities. - Effective oral and written communication skills in English. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Information Systems, or related field. - IFS certification or equivalent ERP functional certification (advantage). ---

London, United kingdom

On site

Senior

24-11-2025

Company Name

IO Associates

Job Title

SC or NATO Cleared Penetration Tester

Job Description

Job title: SC or NATO Cleared Penetration Tester Role Summary: Deliver independent penetration testing for web applications, IT infrastructure, and network security for a 12‑month remote contract in a dual‑military/civilian environment. Expactations: • Work 2 sprints per month (≈40 hrs). • Maintain SC/NATO clearance. • Provide actionable reports and remediation guidance. Key Responsibilities: • Perform penetration tests on web apps, servers, networks. • Identify, evaluate, prioritize security vulnerabilities in OS, software, protocols, and networks. • Design and review network security architectures. • Conduct risk analysis and map findings to NATO and military standards. • Script and automate testing using Python, Go, PowerShell or shell. • Collaborate with IT teams across UK or NATO countries. Required Skills: • ≥3 years of experience in web application, infrastructure, and network penetration testing. • Deep knowledge of UNIX and Windows administration. • Proficiency with industry testing tools and recognized methodologies (e.g., OWASP, PTES). • Strong scripting (Python, Go, PowerShell, bash). • Excellent communication and report writing. Required Education & Certifications: • Professional certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, OSWE, GPEN, CCTT, GXPN, GWAPT, or equivalent. • Familiarity with risk analysis frameworks. • Experience in international (military & civilian) settings.

England, United kingdom

On site

Junior

24-11-2025