James Adams

About the Company

Hello, we are James Adams. Your technology, change, and digital recruitment partner covering the UK & Europe.

We are passionate about people and put our customer's experience at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that each individual we work with is different. Which is why we look to provide a bespoke service tailored to your needs.

We are experts in recruiting for technology, change and digital talent across the UK & Europe. We cover the following specialisms on a permanent or interim/contract basis.

- Cloud and Infrastructure
- Info Sec
- Data Analytics, Science and Insight
- Software & Web Development
- Delivery & Change
- Product & User Experience
- Leadership and Management

Whether you’re a candidate looking for a new challenge or an employer looking to add to their team, we’re here to talk.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

James Adams

Job Title

Change Manager - HR Process

Job Description

**Job Title:** Change Manager – HR Process **Role Summary:** Lead and execute HR transformation projects to streamline processes, enhance operational excellence, and drive continuous improvement across global HR operations. Own change initiatives, measure impact, and partner with technology and compliance teams to deliver efficient HR services. **Expectations:** - Deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, cost, risk, and colleague experience. - Ensure global HR process standardisation while maintaining regulatory compliance. - Achieve high adoption of HR technology and automation solutions. **Key Responsibilities:** - Manage HR transformation projects using proven process improvement and change‑management methodologies. - Design, document, and optimise HR processes in collaboration with HR, continuous improvement, and business stakeholders. - Standardise and scale HR processes globally, ensuring compliance with applicable labour laws. - Measure, analyse, and communicate impact metrics (efficiency, cost, risk, colleague experience). - Support HR technology and data strategy delivery, including Workday, ServiceNow, and RPA initiatives. - Maintain a continuous‑improvement framework for HR operations. - Conduct workshops, engage global stakeholders, and gather feedback to validate process designs. - Perform change impact assessments and support broader change activities. - Partner with IT, HRIS, and external suppliers to drive technology adoption. **Required Skills:** - Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent certification. - Minimum 5 years experience in global HR process design or transformation. - Proven leadership of large‑scale, global change projects. - Strong analytical, project‑management, and stakeholder‑engagement capabilities. - Proficiency with HR systems and automation tools (Workday, ServiceNow, RPA). - Cross‑functional collaboration with international teams and diverse HR communities. - Deep understanding of international HR operations and compliance. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (or equivalent). - Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related discipline.

Manchester, United kingdom

Hybrid

Mid level

17-11-2025

Company Name

James Adams

Job Title

HR Change Manager

Job Description

Job Title: HR Change Manager Role Summary: Lead global HR transformation initiatives, driving process improvement, operational excellence, and change adoption to enhance colleague experience and delivery of consistent HR services. Expactations: • Own HR process improvement and change programs for a multinational HR function. • Champion best practices and continuous improvement culture across all HR teams. • Deliver measurable efficiency, cost, risk, and experience gains from change initiatives. • Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulatory requirements globally. • Act as a trusted partner to HR, IT, compliance, and business stakeholders in executing large-scale change projects. Key Responsibilities: - Design, document, and optimise HR processes using Lean Six Sigma and other improvement frameworks. - Standardise and scale processes worldwide while maintaining regulatory compliance. - Develop and maintain a continuous improvement framework for HR operations. - Measure, report, and communicate the impact of process changes on efficiency, risk, cost, and employee experience. - Lead workshops, stakeholder engagement, and feedback sessions to validate process designs. - Partner with technology teams to support HR technology deployment, data strategy, and automation (e.g., Workday, ServiceNow, RPA). - Conduct impact assessments and support broader change management activities. - Track and drive adoption of HR automation tools, working closely with IT, HRIS, and external suppliers. - Collaborate with compliance teams to assess and address labor law implications across regions. Required Skills: - Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent. - ≥5 years of experience in HR process design or transformation in a global environment. - Proven track record leading large-scale, cross‑border change projects. - Strong analytical, project management, and stakeholder engagement capabilities. - Deep understanding of HR systems, automation tools (Workday, ServiceNow, RPA), and data strategy. - Ability to synthesise input from diverse international HR communities. - Knowledge of international HR operations and regulatory compliance. - Excellent communication and facilitation skills. Required Education & Certifications: - Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (or equivalent). - Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field.

Manchester, United kingdom

Hybrid

Mid level

17-11-2025

Company Name

James Adams

Job Title

Infrastructure Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Infrastructure Engineer Role Summary: Responsible for managing, optimizing, and securing a hybrid on‑premises and cloud infrastructure. Duties include administration of Windows Server, Active Directory, Hyper‑V, and enterprise storage, along with advanced device management via Microsoft Intune and data governance through Purview. Expectations: Operate independently with minimal supervision in a fast‑moving environment. Own complex technical tasks, maintain high service availability, and deliver proactive improvements. Key Responsibilities: - Administer and maintain Windows Server, Active Directory, and Hyper‑V environments. - Configure, deploy, and optimize Microsoft Intune for device compliance and policy enforcement. - Apply Purview for data governance and security, where applicable. - Troubleshoot virtual machine, storage, and hybrid cloud issues. - Plan, coordinate, and execute patching, upgrades, and capacity planning. - Manage enterprise server and storage across multiple sites. - Provide 3rd‑line escalation support and develop solution designs, documentation, and operational procedures. - Monitor backups, system performance, and network health; recommend and implement improvements. - Liaise with external vendors for support, procurement, and project coordination. - Contribute to secure system design, policy implementation, and compliance initiatives. Required Skills: - Proficient in Windows Server, Active Directory, and Hyper‑V administration. - Extensive experience with Microsoft Intune; Purview knowledge highly valued. - Strong PowerShell scripting and automation capabilities. - Understanding of security protocols, compliance (GDPR, risk management), and DR/BCP planning. - Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills. - Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and travel for installations/upgrades. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (preferred). - Industry certifications such as MCSE, CCNA, or equivalent are desirable.

Tamworth, United kingdom

On site

21-11-2025

Company Name

James Adams

Job Title

Senior Technical Project Manager

Job Description

**Job title** Senior Technical Project Manager **Role Summary** Lead cloud‑and‑infrastructure projects for a leading iGaming company, coordinating DevOps teams, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver scalable, reliable and secure solutions that align with business goals. **Expactations** - Manage end‑to‑end delivery of multiple cloud projects in a fast‑paced environment. - Act as the primary liaison between technical and non‑technical teams, ensuring transparent communication and alignment with architectural strategies. - Mitigate risks, resolve blockers, and maintain accurate project documentation and reporting. **Key Responsibilities** - Plan, execute and monitor cloud and infrastructure initiatives, including design, deployment and post‑implementation review. - Allocate resources, estimate timelines, and manage budgets for technical tasks. - Facilitate inter‑departmental coordination to ensure stakeholder requirements are met. - Drive implementation of DevOps best practices: CI/CD pipelines, containerisation, and automated testing. - Oversee security, compliance and scalability considerations across all projects. - Produce detailed technical and project documentation for reference and audit. - Use project management tools to track progress and generate status reports. **Required Skills** - 5+ years technical project management experience focused on cloud and web applications. - Deep knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP, and modern infrastructure tooling. - Proven experience with DevOps principles, CI/CD, Docker and Kubernetes. - Strong organisational, communication and leadership abilities. - Proficiency in Jira, Trello, Asana and Agile/Scrum practices. - Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deliver on tight deadlines. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field (preferred). - Project management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2 or Scrum Master (preferred).

Hammersmith, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

04-12-2025