<div><span style="font-size: 24px">About CEF:</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt;">CEF is a global electrical wholesaler, providing electrical products to people in the industry known for its extensive range of products and commitment to customer service. Founded in 1951 in the United Kingdom, it has since expanded to over 1,000 locations across multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We in IT are delivering value to our business and our customers with the innovative solutions that enable our business to better serve our customers today and in the future. We recognise that technology and data are at the forefront of this.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Our Global IT team deliver a portfolio of transformative work, expand our digital options, upgrade and future-proof our systems to place us at the forefront of the marketplace.&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt;">&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To do this, we need talented and creative people across all areas to join us in delivering our evolution to enable our forward-thinking business over the next few years and beyond, and this is where you come in...&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 24px;">Job Purpose:</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">CEF are looking for an AWS Cloud Data Engineer to join the Business Intelligence &amp; Analytics Team in supporting the creation of a cloud based data lake for our wholesale operations on a day-to-day basis and our journey to the cloud. As part of the Business Intelligence &amp; Analytics Team, you will be part of a highly talented and dedicated team that is passionate about delivering value through positive interactions with the business.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">You'll work closely with our Data Engineering Manager and another AWS Cloud Data Engineer on managing the on-premise SQL Server databases whilst also looking at designing the future of our AWS cloud based data lake that will allow us to make more data driven decisions from a tactical to strategic level across the business.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Our Business Intelligence &amp; Analytics Team meet in person in Durham once a week however this position can be done remotely from anywhere in the UK (Please note some travel to the Durham office will be required on an ad/hoc basis when needed)</span></div>

<div><span style="font-size: 24px;">Job Purpose:</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">CEF are looking for an AWS Cloud Data Engineer to join the Business Intelligence &amp; Analytics Team in supporting the creation of a cloud based data lake for our wholesale operations on a day-to-day basis and our journey to the cloud. As part of the Business Intelligence &amp; Analytics Team, you will be part of a highly talented and dedicated team that is passionate about delivering value through positive interactions with the business.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">You'll work closely with our Data Engineering Manager and another AWS Cloud Data Engineer on managing the on-premise SQL Server databases whilst also looking at designing the future of our AWS cloud based data lake that will allow us to make more data driven decisions from a tactical to strategic level across the business.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Our Business Intelligence &amp; Analytics Team meet in person in Durham once a week however this position can be done remotely from anywhere in the UK (Please note some travel to the Durham office will be required on an ad/hoc basis when needed)</span></div>

Job Purpose:

CEF are looking for an AWS Cloud Data Engineer to join the Business Intelligence & Analytics Team in supporting the creation of a cloud based data lake for our wholesale operations on a day-to-day basis and our journey to the cloud. As part of the Business Intelligence & Analytics Team, you will be part of a highly talented and dedicated team that is passionate about delivering value through positive interactions with the business.

You'll work closely with our Data Engineering Manager and another AWS Cloud Data Engineer on managing the on-premise SQL Server databases whilst also looking at designing the future of our AWS cloud based data lake that will allow us to make more data driven decisions from a tactical to strategic level across the business.

Our Business Intelligence & Analytics Team meet in person in Durham once a week however this position can be done remotely from anywhere in the UK (Please note some travel to the Durham office will be required on an ad/hoc basis when needed)


About CEF:

CEF is a global electrical wholesaler, providing electrical products to people in the industry known for its extensive range of products and commitment to customer service. Founded in 1951 in the United Kingdom, it has since expanded to over 1,000 locations across multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe.

We in IT are delivering value to our business and our customers with the innovative solutions that enable our business to better serve our customers today and in the future. We recognise that technology and data are at the forefront of this. 

Our Global IT team deliver a portfolio of transformative work, expand our digital options, upgrade and future-proof our systems to place us at the forefront of the marketplace. 
 
To do this, we need talented and creative people across all areas to join us in delivering our evolution to enable our forward-thinking business over the next few years and beyond, and this is where you come in... 


Job Purpose:

CEF are looking for an AWS Cloud Data Engineer to join the Business Intelligence & Analytics Team in supporting the creation of a cloud based data lake for our wholesale operations on a day-to-day basis and our journey to the cloud. As part of the Business Intelligence & Analytics Team, you will be part of a highly talented and dedicated team that is passionate about delivering value through positive interactions with the business.

You'll work closely with our Data Engineering Manager and another AWS Cloud Data Engineer on managing the on-premise SQL Server databases whilst also looking at designing the future of our AWS cloud based data lake that will allow us to make more data driven decisions from a tactical to strategic level across the business.

Our Business Intelligence & Analytics Team meet in person in Durham once a week however this position can be done remotely from anywhere in the UK (Please note some travel to the Durham office will be required on an ad/hoc basis when needed)


<li>Previous experience in a data engineering role in a Microsoft stack environment (SQL Server, T-SQL, Postgres etc.)</li><li>Exposure to AWS Data Engineering services like Redshift, Athena, S3, Glue &amp; others</li><li>You'll have experience working in depth with Data Modelling and creating Data Warehouses</li><li>Experience with Typescript and CDK</li><li>Understanding of enterprise grade ETL data pipelines</li><li>Experience with languages like JavaScript, Typescript, Scala, Python, Spark or SQL</li><li>Demonstrable knowledge of applying Data Engineering best practices (coding practices to unit testing, version control, code review).</li>

<li>Familiarity with bronze, silver and gold data engineering terminologies</li><li>Experience with design and implementation of AWS Cloud based data engineering solutions at an enterprise level including sizing, configuration and needs assessment would be highly beneficial</li><li>Experience of Jira Service Desk, Software and Confluence packages </li><li>Ambition to learn new technologies.&nbsp;</li>

<div><span style="font-size: 16px">At City Electrical Factors, we encourage our people to ask questions, create, discover, and learn.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">If you're passionate about what you do and think you can contribute, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement listed. Your unique experiences and perspectives could be exactly what we need to grow and innovate.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">Let's build something great together!</span></div><div>&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div><span style="font-size: 24px">About CEF: </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt">CEF is a global electrical wholesaler, providing electrical products to people in the industry known for its extensive range of products and commitment to customer service. Founded in 1951 in the United Kingdom, it has since expanded to over 1,000 locations across multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt">We in IT are delivering value to our business and our customers with the innovative solutions that enable our business to better serve our customers today and in the future. We recognise that technology and data are at the forefront of this.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt">Our Global IT team deliver a portfolio of transformative work, expand our digital options, upgrade and future-proof our systems to place us at the forefront of the marketplace.&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt">&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt">To do this, we need talented and creative people across all areas to join us in delivering our evolution to enable our forward-thinking business over the next few years and beyond, and this is where you come in...&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><b>Job Purpose:</b></div><div><br></div><div>Our new Identity Access Management Auditor will work closely with the Governance and Compliance Manager to create an IAM roadmap, implementing tools to improve our capability and functionality in this area whilst driving continual improvement around user experience and the service.</div><div><br></div><div>This role will collaborate closely with stakeholders across the whole of CEF to provide guidance and advocacy of IAM controls, helping improve compliance within the organisation. You will be the subject matter expert and primary point of contact for all Identity Access Management activities on a day-to-day basis, providing support for all IAM services and processes.</div>

<div><b>Job Purpose:</b></div><div><br></div><div>Our new Identity Access Management Auditor will work closely with the Governance and Compliance Manager to create an IAM roadmap, implementing tools to improve our capability and functionality in this area whilst driving continual improvement around user experience and the service.</div><div><br></div><div>This role will collaborate closely with stakeholders across the whole of CEF to provide guidance and advocacy of IAM controls, helping improve compliance within the organisation. You will be the subject matter expert and primary point of contact for all Identity Access Management activities on a day-to-day basis, providing support for all IAM services and processes.</div>

Job Purpose:

Our new Identity Access Management Auditor will work closely with the Governance and Compliance Manager to create an IAM roadmap, implementing tools to improve our capability and functionality in this area whilst driving continual improvement around user experience and the service.

This role will collaborate closely with stakeholders across the whole of CEF to provide guidance and advocacy of IAM controls, helping improve compliance within the organisation. You will be the subject matter expert and primary point of contact for all Identity Access Management activities on a day-to-day basis, providing support for all IAM services and processes.


At City Electrical Factors, we encourage our people to ask questions, create, discover, and learn.

If you're passionate about what you do and think you can contribute, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement listed. Your unique experiences and perspectives could be exactly what we need to grow and innovate.

Let's build something great together!
  
About CEF: 

CEF is a global electrical wholesaler, providing electrical products to people in the industry known for its extensive range of products and commitment to customer service. Founded in 1951 in the United Kingdom, it has since expanded to over 1,000 locations across multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe.

We in IT are delivering value to our business and our customers with the innovative solutions that enable our business to better serve our customers today and in the future. We recognise that technology and data are at the forefront of this. 

Our Global IT team deliver a portfolio of transformative work, expand our digital options, upgrade and future-proof our systems to place us at the forefront of the marketplace. 
 
To do this, we need talented and creative people across all areas to join us in delivering our evolution to enable our forward-thinking business over the next few years and beyond, and this is where you come in... 


Job Purpose:

Our new Identity Access Management Auditor will work closely with the Governance and Compliance Manager to create an IAM roadmap, implementing tools to improve our capability and functionality in this area whilst driving continual improvement around user experience and the service.

This role will collaborate closely with stakeholders across the whole of CEF to provide guidance and advocacy of IAM controls, helping improve compliance within the organisation. You will be the subject matter expert and primary point of contact for all Identity Access Management activities on a day-to-day basis, providing support for all IAM services and processes.


<li>Proven track record working in Identity Access Management roles - you'll be working as a trusted advisor to the Governance and Compliance Manager, key stakeholders and the central point of contact for the wider business on all things IAM.</li><li>Excellent Communications skills - you'll be working with the wider security team to foster a culture of continuous security awareness and upskilling for all our colleagues across the business</li><li>Previous experience implementing, developing and maintaining IAM tools like CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Saviynt or SailPoint</li><li>Ability to develop IAM strategies from discovery and requirement gathering through to deployment</li><li>Whilst this role is predominantly home based, you must be willing to travel to Durham and other UK sites as and when required</li>

<li>Knowledge or experience of IAM across cloud platforms</li><li>Proven experience of utilising Information Security principles and best practices such as ISO 27001, NIST, NCSC, PCI DSS requirements and other regulatory obligations, with experience of applying them within a PAM context</li>

<div><span style="font-size: 24px">About CEF:</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt;">CEF is a global electrical wholesaler, providing electrical products to people in the industry known for its extensive range of products and commitment to customer service. Founded in 1951 in the United Kingdom, it has since expanded to over 1,000 locations across multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We in IT are delivering value to our business and our customers with the innovative solutions that enable our business to better serve our customers today and in the future. We recognise that technology and data are at the forefront of this.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Our Global IT team deliver a portfolio of transformative work, expand our digital options, upgrade and future-proof our systems to place us at the forefront of the marketplace.&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt;">&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To do this, we need talented and creative people across all areas to join us in delivering our evolution to enable our forward-thinking business over the next few years and beyond, and this is where you come in...&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size: 11pt;">Life as an IT Service Desk Analyst at CEF (City Electrical Factors):&nbsp;</b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt;">As an IT Service Desk Analyst at City IT, you will be responsible for ensuring that our users receive timely and effective technical assistance.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt;">You will be an integral part of our Service Operations department in being that first point of contact for our internal business users, providing technical support and troubleshooting assistance for IT-related issues. You will be responsible for logging and tracking these incidents through a ticketing system (JIRA), resolving them in a timely manner, and escalating complex incidents, as necessary.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt;">The IT Service Desk Analyst will be highly motivated and dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service when it comes to resolving these issues. This and excellent problem-solving skills will contribute to the overall productivity and satisfaction of our employees.&nbsp;</span></div>

<div><b style="font-size: 11pt;">Life as an IT Service Desk Analyst at CEF (City Electrical Factors):&nbsp;</b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt;">As an IT Service Desk Analyst at City IT, you will be responsible for ensuring that our users receive timely and effective technical assistance.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt;">You will be an integral part of our Service Operations department in being that first point of contact for our internal business users, providing technical support and troubleshooting assistance for IT-related issues. You will be responsible for logging and tracking these incidents through a ticketing system (JIRA), resolving them in a timely manner, and escalating complex incidents, as necessary.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt;">The IT Service Desk Analyst will be highly motivated and dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service when it comes to resolving these issues. This and excellent problem-solving skills will contribute to the overall productivity and satisfaction of our employees.&nbsp;</span></div>

Life as an IT Service Desk Analyst at CEF (City Electrical Factors):  

As an IT Service Desk Analyst at City IT, you will be responsible for ensuring that our users receive timely and effective technical assistance.  

You will be an integral part of our Service Operations department in being that first point of contact for our internal business users, providing technical support and troubleshooting assistance for IT-related issues. You will be responsible for logging and tracking these incidents through a ticketing system (JIRA), resolving them in a timely manner, and escalating complex incidents, as necessary.  

The IT Service Desk Analyst will be highly motivated and dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service when it comes to resolving these issues. This and excellent problem-solving skills will contribute to the overall productivity and satisfaction of our employees. 


About CEF:

CEF is a global electrical wholesaler, providing electrical products to people in the industry known for its extensive range of products and commitment to customer service. Founded in 1951 in the United Kingdom, it has since expanded to over 1,000 locations across multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe.

We in IT are delivering value to our business and our customers with the innovative solutions that enable our business to better serve our customers today and in the future. We recognise that technology and data are at the forefront of this. 

Our Global IT team deliver a portfolio of transformative work, expand our digital options, upgrade and future-proof our systems to place us at the forefront of the marketplace. 
 
To do this, we need talented and creative people across all areas to join us in delivering our evolution to enable our forward-thinking business over the next few years and beyond, and this is where you come in... 


Life as an IT Service Desk Analyst at CEF (City Electrical Factors):  

As an IT Service Desk Analyst at City IT, you will be responsible for ensuring that our users receive timely and effective technical assistance.  

You will be an integral part of our Service Operations department in being that first point of contact for our internal business users, providing technical support and troubleshooting assistance for IT-related issues. You will be responsible for logging and tracking these incidents through a ticketing system (JIRA), resolving them in a timely manner, and escalating complex incidents, as necessary.  

The IT Service Desk Analyst will be highly motivated and dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service when it comes to resolving these issues. This and excellent problem-solving skills will contribute to the overall productivity and satisfaction of our employees. 


<li>Act as the primary contact for IT-related incidents and service requests via various channels, including phone, email, and in-person, ensuring a prompt and efficient initial response.</li><li>Log and track all incidents and service requests meticulously in the ticketing system, ensuring accurate and timely documentation to meet service level agreements.</li><li>Provide first-level technical support to address hardware, software, and network-related issues, resolving incidents and service requests efficiently while escalating complex issues to appropriate teams for further investigation and resolution where necessary.</li><li>Collaborate with other IT teams to facilitate incident resolution, share knowledge, and contribute to end-user training and assistance with IT systems, software applications, and tools.</li><li>Maintain a high level of professionalism and customer service in interactions with users, continuously update technical knowledge, and actively contribute to the improvement of service desk processes, procedures, and knowledge base documentation.</li>

<li>Previous experience in an IT support/ Customer Service role.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent customer service and communication skills&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Strong knowledge of desktops, laptops, mobile devices, operating systems (Windows, macOS), and common software applications (Microsoft Office, email clients, web browsers, etc.).&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks both independently and collaboratively.&nbsp;</li><li>Flexibility to work in shifts and participate in an on-call rotation if required.&nbsp;</li>

<li>Familiarity with ITIL principles and best practices for incident management, problem management, and service request management.</li><li>Knowledge around printers and printer servers (specifically OKI or Brother)</li><li>CompTIA+ or similar certification.</li>

<li>Screening call with Talent Acquisition Team</li><li>Microsoft Teams call with IT Service Desk Team Lead</li><li>In Person with End-User Computing Team Lead and Senior Member of the team.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>

<li>Competitive basic salary&nbsp;</li><li>Annual IT Bonus scheme&nbsp;</li><li>MySavings - Employee Discount Platform</li><li>Pension: 3% ee’e / 3% e’er (Total 6%)&nbsp;</li><li>Champion Health – a comprehensive physical, mental &amp; financial wellbeing platform, offering bespoke content on all aspects of wellbeing &amp; life including recipes, workouts, blogs and loads of other content for you&nbsp;</li><li>Free use of the state-of-the-art private gym at our award winning IT Headquarters&nbsp;</li>

<li>This role will be based on-site initially at our IT Head office on Meadowfield Industrial estate, Durham and then will transition into hybrid working after full training is complete. </li>

<div><span style="font-size: 16px">At City Electrical Factors, we encourage our people to ask questions, create, discover, and learn.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">If you're passionate about what you do and think you can contribute, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement listed. Your unique experiences and perspectives could be exactly what we need to grow and innovate.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">Let's build something great together!</span></div><div>&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div><span style="font-size: 24px">About CEF: </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt">CEF is a global electrical wholesaler, providing electrical products to people in the industry known for its extensive range of products and commitment to customer service. Founded in 1951 in the United Kingdom, it has since expanded to over 1,000 locations across multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt">We in IT are delivering value to our business and our customers with the innovative solutions that enable our business to better serve our customers today and in the future. We recognise that technology and data are at the forefront of this.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt">Our Global IT team deliver a portfolio of transformative work, expand our digital options, upgrade and future-proof our systems to place us at the forefront of the marketplace.&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt">&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt">To do this, we need talented and creative people across all areas to join us in delivering our evolution to enable our forward-thinking business over the next few years and beyond, and this is where you come in...&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size: 24px;">Life as a Lead Business Analyst at City IT:</b></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">As a Lead Business Analyst in our Foundations Domain, you’ll play a crucial role in driving both business and technology transformations across CEF. You’ll work on key initiatives to enhance our IT systems supporting our branch network, streamline distribution, and optimize our supply chain operations. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Working closely with the BA Practice Lead, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the growth and maturity of the Business Analysis Practice at City IT. This role requires a natural communicator who can confidently break down complex business requirements, prioritize them effectively, and translate them into actionable project plans.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">With a delivery-focused mindset, you’ll ensure each project remains within scope, managing risk from inception to implementation. Your work will be foundational to successful project delivery, ensuring that we stay aligned with business goals every step of the way.</span></div>

<div><b style="font-size: 24px;">Life as a Lead Business Analyst at City IT:</b></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">As a Lead Business Analyst in our Foundations Domain, you’ll play a crucial role in driving both business and technology transformations across CEF. You’ll work on key initiatives to enhance our IT systems supporting our branch network, streamline distribution, and optimize our supply chain operations. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Working closely with the BA Practice Lead, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the growth and maturity of the Business Analysis Practice at City IT. This role requires a natural communicator who can confidently break down complex business requirements, prioritize them effectively, and translate them into actionable project plans.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">With a delivery-focused mindset, you’ll ensure each project remains within scope, managing risk from inception to implementation. Your work will be foundational to successful project delivery, ensuring that we stay aligned with business goals every step of the way.</span></div>

Life as a Lead Business Analyst at City IT:

As a Lead Business Analyst in our Foundations Domain, you’ll play a crucial role in driving both business and technology transformations across CEF. You’ll work on key initiatives to enhance our IT systems supporting our branch network, streamline distribution, and optimize our supply chain operations. 

Working closely with the BA Practice Lead, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the growth and maturity of the Business Analysis Practice at City IT. This role requires a natural communicator who can confidently break down complex business requirements, prioritize them effectively, and translate them into actionable project plans.

With a delivery-focused mindset, you’ll ensure each project remains within scope, managing risk from inception to implementation. Your work will be foundational to successful project delivery, ensuring that we stay aligned with business goals every step of the way.


At City Electrical Factors, we encourage our people to ask questions, create, discover, and learn.

If you're passionate about what you do and think you can contribute, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement listed. Your unique experiences and perspectives could be exactly what we need to grow and innovate.

Let's build something great together!
  
About CEF: 

CEF is a global electrical wholesaler, providing electrical products to people in the industry known for its extensive range of products and commitment to customer service. Founded in 1951 in the United Kingdom, it has since expanded to over 1,000 locations across multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe.

We in IT are delivering value to our business and our customers with the innovative solutions that enable our business to better serve our customers today and in the future. We recognise that technology and data are at the forefront of this. 

Our Global IT team deliver a portfolio of transformative work, expand our digital options, upgrade and future-proof our systems to place us at the forefront of the marketplace. 
 
To do this, we need talented and creative people across all areas to join us in delivering our evolution to enable our forward-thinking business over the next few years and beyond, and this is where you come in... 


Life as a Lead Business Analyst at City IT:

As a Lead Business Analyst in our Foundations Domain, you’ll play a crucial role in driving both business and technology transformations across CEF. You’ll work on key initiatives to enhance our IT systems supporting our branch network, streamline distribution, and optimize our supply chain operations. 

Working closely with the BA Practice Lead, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the growth and maturity of the Business Analysis Practice at City IT. This role requires a natural communicator who can confidently break down complex business requirements, prioritize them effectively, and translate them into actionable project plans.

With a delivery-focused mindset, you’ll ensure each project remains within scope, managing risk from inception to implementation. Your work will be foundational to successful project delivery, ensuring that we stay aligned with business goals every step of the way.


<li><b>Understand and translate business needs:</b> Work with stakeholders to discern complex requirements, shaping these into actionable project goals and deliverables.</li><li><b>Develop and manage the analysis approach to projects:</b> Ensure all projects align with initial objectives and stay within scope, coordinating from project start through to successful implementation.</li><li><b>Support BA Practice development:</b> Partner with the BA Practice Lead to elevate our standards and best practices in business analysis across City IT.</li><li><b>Adopt a risk-centered approach:</b> Identify potential challenges early, proactively managing risks to ensure smooth project progress.</li><li><b>Utilize industry expertise:</b> Leverage your experience with Blue Yonder or similar Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to drive improvements in our supply chain and logistics processes.</li>

<li>Proven experience as a Lead Business Analyst, ideally with a focus on transformation projects within branch networks, distribution, or supply chain.</li><li>Strong background in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) – expertise with Blue Yonder or similar is essential.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex business needs into clear and concise requirements.</li><li>Highly organised, delivery oriented, capable of working on and leading on multiple projects at once</li><li>Experience working within a structured Business Analysis Practice, with a solid understanding of best practices.</li><li>Willingness to travel to our locations in Lutterworth, Biggleswade, Durham, and other sites as needed.</li>

<li>Competitive basic salary&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Annual IT Bonus scheme&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Our teams predominantly work remotely across the UK but we have an award-winning IT Headquarters based in Durham where you will always receive a warm welcome!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Pension - 5% employee, 3% Employer (8% Total) up to the Upper Earnings Limit</li><li>MySavings – Employee Discount Platform</li><li>Champion Health – a comprehensive physical, mental &amp; financial wellbeing platform, offering bespoke content on all aspects of wellbeing &amp; life including recipes, workouts, blogs and loads of other content for you.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Free use of the state-of-the-art private gym at our IT Headquarters.&nbsp;</li>

<div><span style="font-size: 16px">At City Electrical Factors, we encourage our people to ask questions, create, discover, and learn.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">If you're passionate about what you do and think you can contribute, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement listed. Your unique experiences and perspectives could be exactly what we need to grow and innovate.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">Let's build something great together!</span></div><div>&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div><span style="font-size: 24px">About CEF: </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt">CEF is a global electrical wholesaler, providing electrical products to people in the industry known for its extensive range of products and commitment to customer service. Founded in 1951 in the United Kingdom, it has since expanded to over 1,000 locations across multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt">We in IT are delivering value to our business and our customers with the innovative solutions that enable our business to better serve our customers today and in the future. We recognise that technology and data are at the forefront of this.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt">Our Global IT team deliver a portfolio of transformative work, expand our digital options, upgrade and future-proof our systems to place us at the forefront of the marketplace.&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt">&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt">To do this, we need talented and creative people across all areas to join us in delivering our evolution to enable our forward-thinking business over the next few years and beyond, and this is where you come in...&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 24px;">Life as a Programme Manager at CEF</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">As a Programme Manager at CEF, you’ll lead the delivery of business critical programmes of work. You’ll coordinate cross-functional teams from both business and IT, aligning efforts to drive impactful business outcomes. With a strong track record in leading or coordinating large-scale, business value-driven programmes, you’ll combine strategic insight with excellent relationship-building skills to deliver this ambitious programme successfully.</span></div>

<div><span style="font-size: 24px;">Life as a Programme Manager at CEF</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">As a Programme Manager at CEF, you’ll lead the delivery of business critical programmes of work. You’ll coordinate cross-functional teams from both business and IT, aligning efforts to drive impactful business outcomes. With a strong track record in leading or coordinating large-scale, business value-driven programmes, you’ll combine strategic insight with excellent relationship-building skills to deliver this ambitious programme successfully.</span></div>

Life as a Programme Manager at CEF

As a Programme Manager at CEF, you’ll lead the delivery of business critical programmes of work. You’ll coordinate cross-functional teams from both business and IT, aligning efforts to drive impactful business outcomes. With a strong track record in leading or coordinating large-scale, business value-driven programmes, you’ll combine strategic insight with excellent relationship-building skills to deliver this ambitious programme successfully.


At City Electrical Factors, we encourage our people to ask questions, create, discover, and learn.

If you're passionate about what you do and think you can contribute, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement listed. Your unique experiences and perspectives could be exactly what we need to grow and innovate.

Let's build something great together!
  
About CEF: 

CEF is a global electrical wholesaler, providing electrical products to people in the industry known for its extensive range of products and commitment to customer service. Founded in 1951 in the United Kingdom, it has since expanded to over 1,000 locations across multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe.

We in IT are delivering value to our business and our customers with the innovative solutions that enable our business to better serve our customers today and in the future. We recognise that technology and data are at the forefront of this. 

Our Global IT team deliver a portfolio of transformative work, expand our digital options, upgrade and future-proof our systems to place us at the forefront of the marketplace. 
 
To do this, we need talented and creative people across all areas to join us in delivering our evolution to enable our forward-thinking business over the next few years and beyond, and this is where you come in... 


Life as a Programme Manager at CEF

As a Programme Manager at CEF, you’ll lead the delivery of business critical programmes of work. You’ll coordinate cross-functional teams from both business and IT, aligning efforts to drive impactful business outcomes. With a strong track record in leading or coordinating large-scale, business value-driven programmes, you’ll combine strategic insight with excellent relationship-building skills to deliver this ambitious programme successfully.


<li>Delivery of business critical programmes of work</li><li>Coordinate with cross-functional technology and business teams to implement and optimise our Warehouse Management System (WMS), ideally with Blue Yonder but experience with any WMS is required.</li><li>Collaborate closely with stakeholders across the organization, maintaining a consultative approach to gauge the current state and identify strategic next steps.</li><li>Lead change management efforts, ensuring alignment and adoption across all levels involved in the programme.</li><li>Deliver key metrics on time, within scope, and within budget.</li>

<li>Proven experience delivering warehouse, logistics, and supply chain projects.</li><li>Strong business acumen and a complementary technology background, particularly in managing distribution centre operations.</li><li>Expertise with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS); experience with Blue Yonder is advantageous.</li><li>Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Proactive, consultative approach to understanding project status and next steps.</li><li>Outstanding communication skills, capable of articulating complex processes and decisions effectively.</li>

<li>Competitive basic salary</li><li>Annual IT Bonus scheme&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Our teams predominantly work remotely across the UK but we have an award-winning IT Headquarters based in Durham where you will always receive a warm welcome!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Pension - 5% employee, 3% Employer (8% Total) up to the Upper Earnings Limit</li><li>MySavings – Employee Discount Platform</li><li>Champion Health – a comprehensive physical, mental &amp; financial wellbeing platform, offering bespoke content on all aspects of wellbeing &amp; life including recipes, workouts, blogs and loads of other content for you.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Free use of the state-of-the-art private gym at our IT Headquarters.&nbsp;</li>

<div><span style="font-size: 16px">At City Electrical Factors, we encourage our people to ask questions, create, discover, and learn.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">If you're passionate about what you do and think you can contribute, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement listed. Your unique experiences and perspectives could be exactly what we need to grow and innovate.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">Let's build something great together!</span></div><div>&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div><span style="font-size: 24px">About CEF: </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt">CEF is a global electrical wholesaler, providing electrical products to people in the industry known for its extensive range of products and commitment to customer service. Founded in 1951 in the United Kingdom, it has since expanded to over 1,000 locations across multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt">We in IT are delivering value to our business and our customers with the innovative solutions that enable our business to better serve our customers today and in the future. We recognise that technology and data are at the forefront of this.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt">Our Global IT team deliver a portfolio of transformative work, expand our digital options, upgrade and future-proof our systems to place us at the forefront of the marketplace.&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt">&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt">To do this, we need talented and creative people across all areas to join us in delivering our evolution to enable our forward-thinking business over the next few years and beyond, and this is where you come in...&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 24px;">Life as a Senior Delivery Lead at CEF:&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div>As a Senior Delivery Lead in Finance IT, you will be responsible for project managing our Finance IT solutions and overseeing the delivery of the Workday implementation. You will ensure they are delivered in collaboration with our highly skilled Finance IT Domain team and other cross functional IT teams, adding significant value for our stakeholders in the wider business.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>You will be playing a pivotal role in ensuring the appropriate methodology is consistently followed to a high standard, working in collaboration with Global Delivery Practice.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>You will be primarily focused on determining a plan against key global Workday deliverables and then taking accountability to drive team performance to deliver against agreed objectives using a tool like JIRA.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>The Senior Delivery Lead proactively encourages sustained continuous improvement; they facilitate close engagement between the Team &amp; business stakeholders, ensuring a common understanding of latest position, as well as fostering a collective approach to overcoming obstacles that may arise.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>

<div><span style="font-size: 24px;">Life as a Senior Delivery Lead at CEF:&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div>As a Senior Delivery Lead in Finance IT, you will be responsible for project managing our Finance IT solutions and overseeing the delivery of the Workday implementation. You will ensure they are delivered in collaboration with our highly skilled Finance IT Domain team and other cross functional IT teams, adding significant value for our stakeholders in the wider business.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>You will be playing a pivotal role in ensuring the appropriate methodology is consistently followed to a high standard, working in collaboration with Global Delivery Practice.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>You will be primarily focused on determining a plan against key global Workday deliverables and then taking accountability to drive team performance to deliver against agreed objectives using a tool like JIRA.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>The Senior Delivery Lead proactively encourages sustained continuous improvement; they facilitate close engagement between the Team &amp; business stakeholders, ensuring a common understanding of latest position, as well as fostering a collective approach to overcoming obstacles that may arise.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>

Life as a Senior Delivery Lead at CEF: 

As a Senior Delivery Lead in Finance IT, you will be responsible for project managing our Finance IT solutions and overseeing the delivery of the Workday implementation. You will ensure they are delivered in collaboration with our highly skilled Finance IT Domain team and other cross functional IT teams, adding significant value for our stakeholders in the wider business.  

You will be playing a pivotal role in ensuring the appropriate methodology is consistently followed to a high standard, working in collaboration with Global Delivery Practice.  

You will be primarily focused on determining a plan against key global Workday deliverables and then taking accountability to drive team performance to deliver against agreed objectives using a tool like JIRA.  

The Senior Delivery Lead proactively encourages sustained continuous improvement; they facilitate close engagement between the Team & business stakeholders, ensuring a common understanding of latest position, as well as fostering a collective approach to overcoming obstacles that may arise.




At City Electrical Factors, we encourage our people to ask questions, create, discover, and learn.

If you're passionate about what you do and think you can contribute, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement listed. Your unique experiences and perspectives could be exactly what we need to grow and innovate.

Let's build something great together!
  
About CEF: 

CEF is a global electrical wholesaler, providing electrical products to people in the industry known for its extensive range of products and commitment to customer service. Founded in 1951 in the United Kingdom, it has since expanded to over 1,000 locations across multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe.

We in IT are delivering value to our business and our customers with the innovative solutions that enable our business to better serve our customers today and in the future. We recognise that technology and data are at the forefront of this. 

Our Global IT team deliver a portfolio of transformative work, expand our digital options, upgrade and future-proof our systems to place us at the forefront of the marketplace. 
 
To do this, we need talented and creative people across all areas to join us in delivering our evolution to enable our forward-thinking business over the next few years and beyond, and this is where you come in... 


Life as a Senior Delivery Lead at CEF: 

As a Senior Delivery Lead in Finance IT, you will be responsible for project managing our Finance IT solutions and overseeing the delivery of the Workday implementation. You will ensure they are delivered in collaboration with our highly skilled Finance IT Domain team and other cross functional IT teams, adding significant value for our stakeholders in the wider business.  

You will be playing a pivotal role in ensuring the appropriate methodology is consistently followed to a high standard, working in collaboration with Global Delivery Practice.  

You will be primarily focused on determining a plan against key global Workday deliverables and then taking accountability to drive team performance to deliver against agreed objectives using a tool like JIRA.  

The Senior Delivery Lead proactively encourages sustained continuous improvement; they facilitate close engagement between the Team & business stakeholders, ensuring a common understanding of latest position, as well as fostering a collective approach to overcoming obstacles that may arise.




<li>Build co-ordinated plans to deliver a range of software solutions in cross functional teams of talented Systems Analysts, Engineers, architects and BAs.&nbsp;</li><li>Keep a finger on the pulse of delivery, anticipating blockers and managing risks to ensure delivery isn’t impacted.&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;Provide regular status updates in governance forums&nbsp;</li><li>Drive continuous improvement within Global Delivery teams, ensuring open feedback loops and fostering a community of continuous improvement.&nbsp;</li><li>Support Delivery maturity within the global organisation enhancing your Community of Practice&nbsp;</li><li>Lead and mentor Associate Delivery Leads&nbsp;</li>

<li>Experience delivering major software solutions across the full software development life cycle, including the transition of working software into service.&nbsp;</li><li>You’ll have an excellent eye for detail and a keen knowledge of major IT systems like Finance, HR or People Systems&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge and experience working with Agile, Waterfall or other SDLC methodologies – we don’t have a one size fits all approach!&nbsp;</li><li>You will be an excellent communicator, able to foster strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to influence and implement changes across diverse stakeholder groups&nbsp;</li>

<li>Experience leading a full ERP or finance system implementation project (eg. Workday, D365 etc.)</li>

<li>Screening call with Talent Acquisition&nbsp;</li><li>Microsoft Teams call with members of our Finance IT Domain&nbsp;</li><li>Microsoft Teams call with our Global Head of Finance IT and one of our Delivery Directors&nbsp;</li>

<li>Competitive basic salary</li><li>Annual IT Bonus scheme</li><li>Our teams predominantly work remotely but we have an award winning IT Headquarters based in Durham where you’ll always receive a warm welcome!</li><li>Pension: 3% ee’e / 3% e’er (Total 6%)</li><li>Champion Health – a comprehensive physical, mental &amp; financial wellbeing platform, offering bespoke content on all aspects of wellbeing &amp; life including recipes, workouts, blogs and loads of other content for you</li><li>Free use of the state of the art private gym at our IT Headquarters</li>

Senior Delivery Lead / Project Manager - Finance IT

<div><span style="font-size: 24px">About CEF:</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt;">CEF is a global electrical wholesaler, providing electrical products to people in the industry known for its extensive range of products and commitment to customer service. Founded in 1951 in the United Kingdom, it has since expanded to over 1,000 locations across multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We in IT are delivering value to our business and our customers with the innovative solutions that enable our business to better serve our customers today and in the future. We recognise that technology and data are at the forefront of this.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Our Global IT team deliver a portfolio of transformative work, expand our digital options, upgrade and future-proof our systems to place us at the forefront of the marketplace.&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt;">&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To do this, we need talented and creative people across all areas to join us in delivering our evolution to enable our forward-thinking business over the next few years and beyond, and this is where you come in...&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size: 16px;">Life as a Systems Engineer at CEF:</b></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">As a Systems Engineer, you will oversee the maintenance, support, availability, and security of our company’s IT infrastructure. Your role will involve both proactive and reactive support for colleagues, managing and tracking issues through a ticketing system.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Leveraging your experience in a 3rd line/infrastructure role, you will support the business during an exciting technological transformation, ensuring that customer experience remains a top priority in all team decisions and interactions.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Additionally, you will excel at creating and maintaining technical documentation, policies, and procedures. Your ability to foster and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders will be crucial to your success.</span></div>

<div><b style="font-size: 16px;">Life as a Systems Engineer at CEF:</b></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">As a Systems Engineer, you will oversee the maintenance, support, availability, and security of our company’s IT infrastructure. Your role will involve both proactive and reactive support for colleagues, managing and tracking issues through a ticketing system.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Leveraging your experience in a 3rd line/infrastructure role, you will support the business during an exciting technological transformation, ensuring that customer experience remains a top priority in all team decisions and interactions.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Additionally, you will excel at creating and maintaining technical documentation, policies, and procedures. Your ability to foster and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders will be crucial to your success.</span></div>

Life as a Systems Engineer at CEF:
 
As a Systems Engineer, you will oversee the maintenance, support, availability, and security of our company’s IT infrastructure. Your role will involve both proactive and reactive support for colleagues, managing and tracking issues through a ticketing system.
 
Leveraging your experience in a 3rd line/infrastructure role, you will support the business during an exciting technological transformation, ensuring that customer experience remains a top priority in all team decisions and interactions.
 
Additionally, you will excel at creating and maintaining technical documentation, policies, and procedures. Your ability to foster and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders will be crucial to your success.


About CEF:

CEF is a global electrical wholesaler, providing electrical products to people in the industry known for its extensive range of products and commitment to customer service. Founded in 1951 in the United Kingdom, it has since expanded to over 1,000 locations across multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe.

We in IT are delivering value to our business and our customers with the innovative solutions that enable our business to better serve our customers today and in the future. We recognise that technology and data are at the forefront of this. 

Our Global IT team deliver a portfolio of transformative work, expand our digital options, upgrade and future-proof our systems to place us at the forefront of the marketplace. 
 
To do this, we need talented and creative people across all areas to join us in delivering our evolution to enable our forward-thinking business over the next few years and beyond, and this is where you come in... 


Life as a Systems Engineer at CEF:
 
As a Systems Engineer, you will oversee the maintenance, support, availability, and security of our company’s IT infrastructure. Your role will involve both proactive and reactive support for colleagues, managing and tracking issues through a ticketing system.
 
Leveraging your experience in a 3rd line/infrastructure role, you will support the business during an exciting technological transformation, ensuring that customer experience remains a top priority in all team decisions and interactions.
 
Additionally, you will excel at creating and maintaining technical documentation, policies, and procedures. Your ability to foster and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders will be crucial to your success.


<li>Management and administration of business-critical IT infrastructure, systems and services</li><li>Deploy, support, and maintain compute, network, storage and security services</li><li>Provide 3rd line escalation to internal support teams and colleagues</li><li>Create and maintain technical documentation, policies, and procedures</li><li>Establish and maintain relationships with external suppliers and partners</li><li>Be involved in out-of-hours ‘on-call’ support (as required)</li>

<li>Proven experience in a 3rd line / Infrastructure role, resolving complex tickets in an enterprise environment</li><li><b>Strong administration skills in the following areas:</b></li><li>Data Centre Infrastructure (Compute/Storage/Virtualisation/Networking/Security)</li><li>Microsoft Windows Server (2012 to 2022)</li><li>VMware / vSphere ESXi</li><li>Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Radius, Group Policies</li><li>Microsoft 365 services and applications</li><li>Backup &amp; Recovery</li><li>Strong ability to analyse complex issues and develop effective solutions.</li><li>Competent in creating and updating technical and procedural documentation.</li><li>Ability to multi-task, prioritise, manage time well, and build strong relationships</li>

<li>Experience of supporting business critical systems in a retail, warehousing, or manufacturing environment</li><li>Experience of working within an Agile Team using Scrum/Kanban</li><li>Experience with Atlassian tooling (Jira Service Management/Software/Confluence)</li><li><b>Experience of working with (supporting/administering) the following systems:</b></li><li>Cloud Services (Azure/IaaS/AWS)</li><li>HPE Technologies (Synergy/Aruba/Nimble)</li><li>Networking (SonicWall/Meraki/SD-WAN)</li><li> Backup &amp; Recovery (Veeam/Zerto)</li><li>PowerShell</li>

<li>Screening call with Talent Acquisition</li><li>Microsoft Teams call with members of the Systems Engineer Team</li><li>On-site interview with the Infrastructure Team Lead and Senior Systems Engineer</li>

<li>Competitive basic salary&nbsp;</li><li>Annual IT Bonus scheme&nbsp;</li><li>MySavings – Employee Discount Platform</li><li>Pension - 5% employee, 3% Employer (8% Total) up to the Upper Earnings Limit</li><li>Champion Health – a comprehensive physical, mental &amp; financial wellbeing platform,&nbsp; offering bespoke content on all aspects of wellbeing</li><li>Free use of the state of the art private gym at our IT Headquarters&nbsp;</li>

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