iO Associates - UK/EU

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 - UK/EU

Job Title

Business & Project Management Partner

Job Description

Job title: Business & Project Management Partner Role Summary: Provide end‑to‑end business and project management support within a project controlling function. Responsible for planning, tracking, and governance of projects, supplier and purchase order management, workload prioritisation, and driving business improvement initiatives. Expectations: - Act autonomously with minimal supervision. - Manage changing priorities and maintain resilience. - Deliver measurable improvements to project controlling and business processes. Key Responsibilities: - Deliver comprehensive project management support and governance. - Plan, track, and report project progress within controlling frameworks. - Manage off‑load suppliers and purchase orders, ensuring compliance and timely delivery. - Prioritise workload and support cross‑functional teams. - Identify and implement project and business improvement opportunities. Required Skills: - Strong, well‑rounded experience in project and business management. - Proven background in project controlling or project support roles. - Track record of managing suppliers and purchase orders effectively. - High resilience and adaptability to shifting priorities. - Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision. Required Education & Certifications: None specified.

Filton, United kingdom

On site

05-01-2026

Company Name

iO Associates - UK/EU

Job Title

Senior Salesforce Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Salesforce Engineer Role Summary: Lead technical design and development of a complex, multi-org Salesforce ecosystem. Provide hands-on leadership to evolve platforms across business units and subsidiaries. Collaborate with stakeholders to shape global Salesforce strategy and mentor junior team members. Expectations: Proven experience in designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise Salesforce solutions. Strong technical leadership and ability to mentor junior staff. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and optimize multi-org Salesforce ecosystem; lead integration projects (e.g., MuleSoft); mentor junior Salesforce Administrator; ensure data quality and governance; collaborate with cross-functional teams on solution requirements. Required Skills: Salesforce DX, Salesforce CLI, Git, CI/CD pipelines; event-driven/integration-led architecture (MuleSoft); Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, CPQ, Billing; Salesforce analytics (Einstein Analytics); data quality & governance best practices. Required Education & Certifications: Not specified in the job description.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

05-01-2026

Company Name

iO Associates - UK/EU

Job Title

Senior User Researcher (Contract)

Job Description

**Job Title:** Senior User Researcher (Contract) **Role Summary:** Lead end‑to‑end user research for AI‑enabled public services within a UK Government department. Drive user‑centred design, influence digital and AI standards, and translate findings into actionable recommendations for delivery, policy, and technology teams. **Expectations:** - Proven experience working in a UK government department (essential). - Ability to self‑direct, plan and deliver research at pace in complex, uncertain environments. - Strong stakeholder management and communication across multiple organisations and disciplines. - Demonstrated interest or exposure to AI‑driven initiatives. **Key Responsibilities:** - Engage with central government and wider public sector to shape AI and digital standards. - Independently design, plan, and execute qualitative and quantitative user research across policy, standards, and service projects. - Select appropriate research methods for each context and ensure rigorous data collection and analysis. - Synthesize research into clear stories, insights, and actionable recommendations. - Present findings confidently to diverse stakeholders and embed user‑centred practices within agile delivery processes. - Champion and mentor user‑centred design principles across teams. **Required Skills:** - Extensive experience in qualitative (e.g., interviews, contextual inquiry, usability testing) and quantitative (e.g., surveys, analytics) user research. - Strong analytical and synthesis abilities; ability to translate data into strategic insights. - Excellent written and verbal communication; skilled at storytelling and influencing senior stakeholders. - Proven stakeholder management across multiple government organisations or business units. - Proficiency in research planning, recruitment, and ethics compliance. - Familiarity with AI concepts and their impact on public services. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Human‑Centered Design, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, HCI, or a related field. - Professional certifications in UX/User Research (e.g., NN/g, ISO 9241, Human Factors) are desirable but not mandatory.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

07-01-2026

Company Name

iO Associates - UK/EU

Job Title

GCP DevOps Engineer 6 Months Contract

Job Description

**Job title** GCP DevOps Engineer (6‑Month Contract) **Role Summary** Lead the design, deployment, and maintenance of Google Cloud Platform services for a defence‑sector client. Deliver scalable, secure infrastructures using Kubernetes (GKE), Terraform, and Ansible, ensuring compliance with defence security standards. **Expectations** - Complete the contract in 6 months with full responsibility for cloud operations. - Operate remotely with periodic on‑site visits as required. - Maintain an active Security Clearance (SC). **Key Responsibilities** - Architect and provision GCP resources using IaC (Terraform, Ansible). - Manage Kubernetes clusters (GKE), including upgrades, scaling, and networking. - Implement and enforce cloud security and compliance controls. - Troubleshoot and resolve production incidents, ensuring high availability. - Collaborate with defence‑specific teams on air‑gap and distributed cloud requirements (GDC). - Document procedures, configurations, and runbooks for operational continuity. **Required Skills** - Proven GCP DevOps experience (at least 3‑5 years). - Strong familiarity with Kubernetes and GKE. - Expertise in Terraform and Ansible for infrastructure provisioning. - Knowledge of cloud security, compliance, and defence‑specific regulations. - Active SC Clearance (mandatory). **Desirable Additional Skills** - Experience with Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) and air‑gapped environments. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent professional experience). - Google Cloud certifications (e.g., Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer or equivalent). - Evidence of valid Security Clearance (SC).

England, United kingdom

On site

08-01-2026