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At The Cumberland, we believe technology has the power to create a better banking experience – one that prioritises people, protects the planet, and strengthens communities. That is our aim. As a purpose-led organisation, we reinvest 100% of our profits to innovate and grow sustainably, putting our customers and colleagues at the heart of everything we do.

We’re creating a team that’s driving meaningful change. Here, your expertise in data transformation will help shape a better financial future for generations to come.

From developing forward-thinking digital solutions to simplifying complex processes, you’ll be part of a collaborative culture that values inclusivity, innovation, and impact. 

It’s not just banking. It’s kinder banking, made possible by forward-thinking professionals like you.

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At Cumberland, we’re committed to creating opportunities for women in technology and breaking down the barriers in a traditionally male-dominated field. We’re proud to support a growing number of women who are thriving in tech roles across our business – driving innovation, solving complex challenges, and shaping the future of kinder banking.

Whether you’re just starting out in tech, considering a career change, or already an expert looking for your next challenge, we’re here to champion your ambitions. We’re focused on addressing the gender imbalance in technology and creating an inclusive environment where every employees feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed. Together, we’re reshaping the tech landscape – one opportunity at a time.

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Are you ready to lead the charge in transforming IT environments and driving innovation? The Cumberland is looking for a Technology Environments Manager to spearhead the management and optimisation of our IT environments, ensuring they are secure, stable, and aligned with the needs of our stakeholders.

About the Role

As our Technology Environments Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing an environment management capability as part of a large-scale transformation programme. From overseeing non-production environments (development, testing, pre-production, disaster recovery) to ensuring seamless collaboration with internal teams and third-party partners, you’ll be at the forefront of our IT evolution. Post-transformation, you’ll take ownership of the BAU IT estate, ensuring ongoing excellence across service and change portfolios.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Environment Management: Design and implement robust processes for managing development, testing, and production environments, ensuring stability and consistency.
  • Deployment & Release Management: Coordinate deployment schedules, oversee transitions, and collaborate across teams to ensure smooth release cycles.
  • Security & Compliance: Ensure environments meet industry standards and regulatory requirements like GDPR and ISO 27001, implementing strong security protocols and disaster recovery plans.
  • Performance Optimisation: Monitor and optimise system performance, ensuring cost efficiency and scalability.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with software engineering, IT infrastructure, and business teams, acting as a key liaison to translate business needs into technical solutions.
  • Continuous Improvement: Stay ahead of emerging technologies to modernise infrastructure and improve performance.

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience managing complex IT environments within large-scale transformation programmes.
  • Strong expertise in IT infrastructure, cloud environments (Azure), virtualisation, and containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Knowledge of IT security frameworks and compliance standards (GDPR, ISO 27001, PCI DSS).
  • Proficiency in DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipeline management, and familiarity with ITIL principles.

We’re looking for an experienced Cloud Manager to join our Technology team for a 24-month fixed-term contract. In this pivotal role, you’ll lead the management of our Azure Cloud infrastructure, drive the evolution of our hybrid cloud offerings, and oversee the transition of legacy systems to the cloud. This is your opportunity to shape a future-ready infrastructure that delivers real business value.

Your Role

As Cloud Manager, you’ll:

  • Oversee the operational performance of The Cumberland’s Azure-based cloud services, ensuring availability, security, and resilience.
  • Lead the Cloud Platform team, ensuring effective service delivery and adherence to best practices in cloud engineering and DevOps.
  • Manage the transition of on-premises services to the cloud, ensuring seamless integration and minimal disruption.
  • Champion the adoption of modern cloud technologies, advocating Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, and automation to improve efficiency.
  • Develop and maintain a strategic roadmap for cloud services, aligning with business objectives and evolving market trends.
  • Collaborate closely with key teams across IT Service Delivery, Information Security, and Architecture to promote shared technology capabilities.
  • Manage cloud-related risks and governance, ensuring compliance with operational frameworks and regulatory requirements.
  • Provide leadership and coaching to your team, fostering professional development and embedding a culture of collaboration.

What You’ll Bring

  • In-depth knowledge of Azure services, architecture, and hybrid cloud environments.
  • Proven experience in cloud platform management, including Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/BICEP) and CI/CD pipelines.
  • A strong background in migrating on-premise services to Azure and leading DevOps teams.
  • Expertise in financial management, modern service management practices (ITIL v4), and agile delivery methods.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and inspire at all levels.
  • Awareness of cloud technology advances and their potential benefits for The Cumberland.
  • Experience in financial services is desirable but not essential.

Are you a cloud engineering expert ready to lead and inspire? The Cumberland is seeking a Lead Platform Engineer to take charge of the health and growth of our Cloud Platform Engineering discipline. This is a unique opportunity to combine hands-on technical expertise with leadership and strategic vision, championing best practices and guiding our journey into the future of cloud technology.

About the Role

As Lead Platform Engineer, you will:

  • Shape the strategy and roadmap for a high-performance, secure, and scalable Azure Cloud platform.
  • Champion Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices, automation, and modern DevOps principles to optimise cloud engineering processes.
  • Lead and manage the Platform Engineering team, fostering development, tracking performance, and ensuring skill readiness for future challenges.
  • Oversee the design, maintenance, and improvement of cloud platforms, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and best practices.
  • Actively participate in technical delivery by contributing to coding, troubleshooting, and mentoring engineers.
  • Drive collaboration across teams, including Cloud Architecture, Software Development, Security, and third-party vendors, to ensure seamless operations and innovation.
  • Manage governance and compliance for the cloud platform, ensuring security, risk, and operational standards are upheld.
  • Promote a DevOps culture and agile ways of working across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain the CBS cloud infrastructure strategy, standards, and governance frameworks.
  • Lead low-level design efforts for cloud engineering solutions, ensuring they align with high-level architectural goals.
  • Implement and optimise CI/CD pipelines, monitoring tools, and alerting systems.
  • Ensure the cloud platform operates efficiently within cost parameters, with robust monitoring and controls in place.
  • Support and guide engineers in the adoption of agile practices and cloud migration strategies.
  • Collaborate on financial planning for cloud engineering capacity and operational needs.

What We’re Looking For

Experience:

  • 6+ years in hands-on Azure cloud platform engineering roles.
  • Deep expertise in Azure services, IaC (Terraform/BICEP), and cloud networking/security.
  • Proficiency in CI/CD practices, scripting (Bash, Ruby, Python), and DevOps tools (e.g., GitHub, Jenkins).
  • Proven experience in line management, including team development and performance tracking.
  • Experience in financial services or regulated environments is desirable but not essential.

Skills and Competencies:

  • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and guide diverse teams.
  • Strategic vision combined with a passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Commitment to risk management and compliance, with a focus on secure, scalable solutions.
  • Ability to build strong relationships across technical and non-technical teams.

Are you passionate about building, maintaining, and optimizing cloud infrastructure? The Cumberland is seeking a skilled Platform Engineer to play a vital role in automating, developing, and supporting our Azure-based cloud environment. This hands-on role offers the chance to make a tangible impact, working alongside delivery and project teams to support our transformation and migration to the cloud.

About the Role

As a Platform Engineer, you’ll:

  • Build, maintain, and support high-volume, high-performance Azure cloud infrastructure, using IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS services.
  • Ensure the effective delivery of work within iteration cycles, adhering to technical standards.
  • Drive improvements in live service performance and resilience while managing cost parameters.
  • Collaborate with software engineers, architects, and delivery teams to design and deliver scalable solutions.
  • Contribute to the Cloud Community of Practice, sharing knowledge and expertise.
  • Support new and existing engineers in adopting agile methods and cloud migration practices.
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for safe, repeatable deployments.
  • Adhere to data privacy and information security standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Actively contribute to technical forums, stand-ups, retrospectives, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
  • Provide oversight for junior and trainee engineers, offering coaching and development support.
  • Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure to ensure security, cost efficiency, and performance.
  • Participate in 24/7 on-call support (on a rotational basis).

What We’re Looking For

Experience:
3+ years in a hands-on Azure cloud platform engineering role. Strong expertise in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform). Familiarity with cloud networking (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, Vnets, load balancers). Experience with CI/CD tooling (e.g., GitHub, Jenkins) and scripting (Bash, Ruby, Python). Exposure to agile/DevOps practices and Microsoft Well-Architected Framework. Experience in regulated environments such as financial services is a plus.

Skills and Competencies:
Technical problem-solving and solution-focused mindset. Excellent collaboration and communication skills. Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence. Awareness of risk management and governance within a cloud environment.

Here, we don’t just value what you do – we value who you are. We’re building a workplace where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to bring their whole, authentic self to work. It’s about creating a space where ideas flow, collaboration thrives, and every voice matters.

Together, we’re shaping not only the future of our business but the experience of every colleague who joins our growing team. Our core values are the foundation of this vision, guiding how we work, connect, and grow as one team.

  • Customer-led: We put customers first in everything we do
  • Straight forward: We work hard to make things simpler
  • Responsible: We do the right thing
  • Forward-thinking: We embrace new ideas to continually improve
  • Better together: We work as one team

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We offer a wide range of benefits designed to nurture your wellbeing, support your personal and professional growth, and provide the flexibility you need to balance work and life. 

From health and wellbeing initiatives to family-friendly policies, flexible working options, and opportunities to give back to the community, we’ve built a benefits package that reflects our values and your needs.

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Andy Brady

HEAD OF HR

Andy Brady is a seasoned HR recruitment specialist, with over two decades of expertise in the field. With a foundation in Human Resource Management from the University of Derby, Andy swiftly transitioned into specialised HR recruitment. His diverse portfolio spans FMCG, Manufacturing & Engineering, Financial Services, the Third Sector, and Supply Chain, working at all levels from entry to executive positions.

Zoe Lumsden

Business Support & Employee Engagement Executive

Zoe joined Denholm in 2022 as Recruitment Administrator, after working in administration roles for nearly a decade. Most recently within the recruitment industry, she joins us with experience of supporting consultants, clients and candidates at all levels. Zoe has a passion for helping people and applies her positive attitude and approachable manner to support our team and deliver the best possible service to our clients and candidates at all times.

Callum Beveridge

SENIOR CONSULTANT - TECHNOLOGY, CHANGE & TRANSFORMATION

Callum has been working in recruitment since 2018 where he has solely focussed on the Technology, Change and Transformation market across the UK and ROI. He works closely with his clients and candidates to build long-lasting relationships across several industries, including Technology, Financial Services, Professional Services, Healthcare, Education, Public Sector and more. He specialises in engineering roles across Software, Infrastructure, Systems, DevOps and Cloud, along with Software Testing.

Michelle Weir

Senior Finance Executive

Michelle is enthusiastic, practical, and adaptable – with 15 years experience across Finance. She is known for being trustworthy, hardworking, and enjoying a challenge. Michelle excels, both independently and as part of a team, bringing a methodical approach to her work. Combining a friendly and professional demeanor, allows her to effectively engage with colleagues and clients at all levels. Client and candidate care is paramount to Michelle and to Denholm.

Alana Sim

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR - CONSUMER

Alana has been working in recruitment since 2012, predominately within the FMCG & Consumer markets. Having recruited in both the UK & Asia Pacific markets, Alana has a sound knowledge of local & international recruitment. Partnering with brands to attract & hire the best sales talent in the market, Alana focuses on mid to senior level Sales appointments within the Consumer space. With a strong commercial & sales background, Alana identifies and engages the best commercially focused talent for our clients.

Scott Caithness

CLIENT RELATIONSHIP PARTNER

Scott started his career working for one of the leading Advertising & Comms agencies in Edinburgh where he spent 7 years before moving in to recruitment in 2011. As such, he is well-networked in the Marketing & Comms space across Scotland. With a friendly and consultative approach, Scott is genuinely passionate about providing a positive journey to both candidates and clients alike and believes communication plays a big part in this.  A “thinking-outside-the-box recruiter”, he is known for helping candidates portray the best version of themselves and helping clients find talent for those hard to fill roles.

Andy MacEwan

HEAD OF TECHNOLOGY, CHANGE & TRANSFORMATION

Andy has been recruiting in Technology, Change & Transformation since 2001. Delivering tailored resource solutions as trusted advisor to clients ranging from start-ups through to global blue-chip organisations across contract, permanent, fixed term, and managed service/statement of work solutions. He has experience providing candidates for Helpdesk through to CIO and takes great pride in providing excellent customer service and ensuring each candidate journey is a positive one. An expert in his market he can provide guidance across current market trends.

Our Community

As well as working in close collaboration with our clients, and the online marketplaces, we are active members of groups that have been established to combat illicit trade. These include the Scottish Anti-Illicit Trade Group, the European Intellectual Property Office, The Scottish Business Resilience Centre, the Anti-Counterfeiting Group, and the China Britain Business Council. Members of our senior management sit on the boards of ACID (Anti-Copying in Design), the Scottish Ministerial Trade Board, and the European Union Intellectual Property Office’s Observatory Panel for SMEs, amongst others.

Each team member nominates good causes or charities that are supported on both an individual and corporate basis. Wherever possible, we support the employee’s involvement whether through time or fundraising events.

Our Environment

We deliver purpose-driven work from an extremely welcoming environment near the City Centre. We actively encourage the responsible use of resources, from using public transport to reuse, recycling, and, of course, a minimal impact office environment. We have benefited from the advice of the Energy Saving Trust and Resource Efficient Scotland. Our waste contractor also provides us with a monthly report on volumes and types of material and the carbon emissions avoided through recycling.

Over 80% of our employees can walk or cycle to The Lair and, pre-pandemic, 10% were using public transport as their normal daily commuting mode. Without doubt, online meetings will replace considerable miles, going forward, saving resources, time and energy. Where possible, when possible, the train remains our preferred option. 

Our People

Our people are our most important asset, and their mental well-being and happiness are core to our success. We love our diverse workforce, actively embrace flexible working (even pre-pandemic!) and encourage a healthy work-life balance. We have been recognised as one of the most diverse SME workplaces in the UK and are holders of the Scottish Business Pledge which exists to promote a fairer Scotland. We have also just been included in the 2021 Culture Leaders Top 25 – an accolade of which we are very proud!

We are a fully inclusive and nurturing employer and, despite being in tech, the majority of our team are women, leading to accolades in the Computing Magazine Women in IT Awards and the Amazon Growing Business Awards. We currently represent 15 nationalities and speak 20 languages. Age is no barrier, and we recruit for attitude, providing and encouraging appropriate learning and training for each and every role.

We are also proud members of IP Inclusive, a network of professionals working to make the intellectual property industry more diverse.

Our Purpose

Our aim is to combat illicit online trade by identifying and removing counterfeits for sale. Counterfeits not only damage brands, their reputations, and revenues, but can cause significant harm to the end customer – whether as a fake toy or a fake medicine – and the consequences can be life threatening.

Counterfeiting is a significant economic and social issue.

The OECD reports that counterfeit and fake goods make up more than 3.3% of the world’s global trade. Those involved in the trade of counterfeits have been linked to people trafficking, prostitution, and drug dealing.

As such, reducing illicit trade is about much more than brand protection but also about human rights, safety, and social equity.

And this is what we do, every day.

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We’re a passionate and professional team who thrive in issue-rich environment and we’re looking for Senior Communication Advisors, Communications Advisors and Communications Executives to join their fast-growing team. 

You’ll have previous agency experience at Senior Account Manager or Account Manager level and be passionate about delivering excellent results for clients. You might be a specialist in PR and media relations who produces compelling editorial content across a range of topics and sectors or you might be a public affairs expert who understands the policy landscape and helps clients build influential relationships. Whatever your specialism, you’ll be an excellent writer, full of creative ideas, with proven client management experience and the ability to provide expert advice our clients.

Your key duties will include:

  • Supporting the key account lead with day-to-day client liaison, providing strategic counsel on day-to-day account matters when required
  • Active involvement in planning and delivering global PR, marketing and digital campaigns
  • Managing content programmes, including mapping out content themes, spotting industry trends and story angles, writing copy when required which may include opinion articles, web and social
  • Building strong media relationships, creating pitches based on your story ideas and delivering content in-to suit the client’s target media and securing opportunities
  • Planning and running client’s social media programmes, and management of their channels
  • Continuously identifying opportunities to grow brand awareness and profile our client’s businesses within their target sector through events, webinars, thought leadership
  • Producing comprehensive and timely reports on client activity 
  • Supporting in the development of client proposals to help grow or win parts of the business


In addition, to be considered for this role, you must be able to demonstrate:

  • Proven background in account handling and direct client liaison – 4 years’ minimum
  • Experience in an agency setting focusing on B2B communication or PR
  • Strong communications skills, verbal and written
  • A background in delivering creative, digitally led B2B communications such as LinkedIn campaigns
  • An innate understanding of earned media, with the ability to create stories and generate coverage across traditional media, digital and social
  • Experience working on content management programmes, with an awareness of the changing way business audiences consume information and an appreciation of search, paid and wider customer marketing activity, and how it all fits together
  • A history of working with clients in a variety of sectors is welcomed but experience in the tech and energy industries is advantageous.
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We’re a passionate and professional team who thrive in issue-rich environment and we’re looking to add a Communication Lead to our fast-growing team. You’ll be a trusted advisor to clients across several sectors in all aspects of communication, external affairs, marketing and issues management. Coming from an agency or consultancy environment, at Account Director level or above, you’ll report directly to the Managing Director and be responsible for a small and busy multi-disciplinary team. You’ll have first-class project management skills, be solutions-driven and excellent commercial acumen too. Alongside the senior team, you’ll work to drive the strategic growth of Aspect.

Your core duties will include:

  • Working with the MD to develop and deliver growth strategies 
  • Attracting and retaining profitable clients across a range of sectors 
  • Leading the creation and execution of strategic communication programmes
  • Inspiring, leading and developing multi-disciplinary teams
  • Developing strong relationships with clients, colleagues and associates
  • Producing high quality pitches and proposals to secure new business 
  • Curating, nurturing and managing a team of talented associates.

You’ll be a skilled communicator, interested and knowledgeable about the key issues shaping the external environment. In addition, to be considered for this role, you must be able to demonstrate:

  • 7+ years of senior leadership experience within an agency or consultancy
  • Experience in Energy, Renewables, Financial Services or Life Sciences would be very desirable
  • Outstanding writing skills and the ability to engage and excite an audience
  • An impressive track record of client attraction, retention and growth 
  • The ability to thrive fast-paced environment managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong influencing and leadership skills to motivate and inspire those around you
  • Excellent planning, evaluation and project management skills
  • To develop new processes, systems and ways of working to drive performance

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