This role is remote for the foreseeable future with onsite client working where required and occasional travel to head office in London for workshops/meetings Zaizi is looking for a Test Engineer who will take ownership of the quality of our web applications. We need someone who will enjoy development of test automation suites, as well as creation of test cases and manual testing. Role Objectives These are the expected objectives for this role. We are happy to discuss this further during the interview process and jointly agree it with the successful candidate. Design and build Automation, Web Services/API , Performance & Accessibility test frameworks with DevOps CI/CD. Manage, plan and perform exploratory and automation activities throughout the project Ensure that quality issues and defects are appropriately identified, documented, tracked, and resolved in our defect tracking system Own and manage the release process to deliver the product effectively. Work closely with developers and cross functional scrum team members to increase the test coverage and reduce the test bottlenecks. Update and maintain regression suites as the product evolves Work collaboratively and effectively in a DevOps way of working environment. Technologies : Cypress Jmeter Postman / Soap UI AWS Competencies : Can work with cross functional teams and should have a Shift to left QA and DevOps mindset Continuous improvement used to work on environments where multiple releases to production are done in a day Empowers and helps developers to collaborate with test automation to prevent bottlenecks around QA Ability to prioritise the automation testing over the manual testing and search for solutions first instead of waiting for people Delivering test automation in agile and DevOps with CI/CD Test automation including functional (API, UI) and performance testing Experience working with reactive applications and cross browser/device testing. Customer facing (build good rapport) Integrity / honesty Excellent communication skills You don't meet all the requirements? Studies show that women and black, Asian and minority ethics people are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification. So if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to still apply. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role here at Zaizi. We actively welcome applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, parents, carers, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. If you need any accommodations to support your specific situation, please feel free to let us know. For candidates who are neurodiverse or have disabilities, we are happy to make any adjustments needed throughout the interview process-just ask! SC Clearance: Zaizi works with UK Central Government departments on a range of projects. To be able to work on our customer projects, employees must be Security Cleared to a standard acceptable to our Government customers. Due to this restriction we can currently only recruit candidates who have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship and who have lived in the UK for the last 5+ years continuously. Interview Process: 1st stage: Initial phone screening done by a member of the recruitment team 2nd stage: Technical interview, this stage evaluates your technical expertise and problem-solving abilities, especially if you're applying for a technical role. Final Stage: 10-15 min presentation and a panel interview where multiple people from different departments ask you questions. Salary - Up to £56,000 25 days paid holiday, plus bank holidays Vitality medical insurance Workplace Pension Group Life Assurance Cyclescheme Other benefits: Flexible working Work on exciting projects - make a difference Empowered to make decisions Encouraged to fail fast and learn quickly For further information contact Nat Hinds-Head of Talent: Kayla Kirby-Talent Acquisition Specialist:
Jul 25, 2025
Full time
This role is remote for the foreseeable future with onsite client working where required and occasional travel to head office in London for workshops/meetings Zaizi is looking for a Test Engineer who will take ownership of the quality of our web applications. We need someone who will enjoy development of test automation suites, as well as creation of test cases and manual testing. Role Objectives These are the expected objectives for this role. We are happy to discuss this further during the interview process and jointly agree it with the successful candidate. Design and build Automation, Web Services/API , Performance & Accessibility test frameworks with DevOps CI/CD. Manage, plan and perform exploratory and automation activities throughout the project Ensure that quality issues and defects are appropriately identified, documented, tracked, and resolved in our defect tracking system Own and manage the release process to deliver the product effectively. Work closely with developers and cross functional scrum team members to increase the test coverage and reduce the test bottlenecks. Update and maintain regression suites as the product evolves Work collaboratively and effectively in a DevOps way of working environment. Technologies : Cypress Jmeter Postman / Soap UI AWS Competencies : Can work with cross functional teams and should have a Shift to left QA and DevOps mindset Continuous improvement used to work on environments where multiple releases to production are done in a day Empowers and helps developers to collaborate with test automation to prevent bottlenecks around QA Ability to prioritise the automation testing over the manual testing and search for solutions first instead of waiting for people Delivering test automation in agile and DevOps with CI/CD Test automation including functional (API, UI) and performance testing Experience working with reactive applications and cross browser/device testing. Customer facing (build good rapport) Integrity / honesty Excellent communication skills You don't meet all the requirements? Studies show that women and black, Asian and minority ethics people are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification. So if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to still apply. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role here at Zaizi. We actively welcome applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, parents, carers, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. If you need any accommodations to support your specific situation, please feel free to let us know. For candidates who are neurodiverse or have disabilities, we are happy to make any adjustments needed throughout the interview process-just ask! SC Clearance: Zaizi works with UK Central Government departments on a range of projects. To be able to work on our customer projects, employees must be Security Cleared to a standard acceptable to our Government customers. Due to this restriction we can currently only recruit candidates who have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship and who have lived in the UK for the last 5+ years continuously. Interview Process: 1st stage: Initial phone screening done by a member of the recruitment team 2nd stage: Technical interview, this stage evaluates your technical expertise and problem-solving abilities, especially if you're applying for a technical role. Final Stage: 10-15 min presentation and a panel interview where multiple people from different departments ask you questions. Salary - Up to £56,000 25 days paid holiday, plus bank holidays Vitality medical insurance Workplace Pension Group Life Assurance Cyclescheme Other benefits: Flexible working Work on exciting projects - make a difference Empowered to make decisions Encouraged to fail fast and learn quickly For further information contact Nat Hinds-Head of Talent: Kayla Kirby-Talent Acquisition Specialist:
Zaizi has adopted a Team of Teams approach to organising ourselves. As part of our ambitious growth journey, Zaizi has formed Clubs focused on specific sectors within the UK public services market. Our Clubs provide the knowledge and experience required to meet our customers' demanding outcomes. From these Clubs, Teams are formed to deliver on project schedules that may range from a few weeks to multi-year engagements. Zaizi seeks a motivated and results-oriented individual to join the Club Leadership Team. Day-to-day activities may include project scoping, bid work, initiating recruitment, monitoring project progress, addressing escalations from teams or customers and supporting the Club Executive to manage the club's Profit & Loss and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). As a member of the Club Leadership Team, you will play a pivotal role in helping the club to deliver on its quality and financial targets. You will serve as the head of profession for your discipline within the club, ensuring the club has the people, skills and capabilities to successfully execute the club strategy and deliver client projects. Key Responsibilities Supporting Client Managers and Business Development Managers in building strong client relationships to maintain existing opportunities and uncover new opportunities. Demonstrate capabilities within the club and across the organisation to clients. Ensure quality of delivery across all client engagements including looking for opportunities to innovate and deliver above client expectations Support Club Executive in the effective operation of the club against agreed quality and financial targets Support, the People team in ensuring the Employee experience is excellent within the club. Work with the Club Executive and other Club Leadership roles, to balance between quality and financial KPIs. Ability to estimate team size and makeup for potential opportunities. Keeping abreast of industry trends, customer needs and competitor offerings to position the club effectively. Sharing knowledge and contributing to wider Zaizi success by active participation in the Design Authority and Communities. Actively participate in Zaizi's Design Authority and identify new and emerging technologies or approaches to differentiate offerings. Help write, support and structure compelling bids, including technical and commercial aspects. Capability to lead, coach and mentor others within the club. Work alongside the Club Exec to build club capability and actively manage the club P&L and SFIA reviews and annual pay progressions within the club CLT KPI's: To be agreed with the Ops Board on an annual basis. Typically includes: Customer Satisfaction Score (CSAT) Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) Team Health Score Club Gross Margin Club Revenue You are eligible for a bonus. Details of the bonus scheme will be provided and agreed with you in April of each year. Reporting Line: Club Executive Salary: £100,000 - £130,000 Bonus: £10,000 based on Company & Club KPIs Security Clearance Certain projects demand that our staff be British and cleared to SC level (or eligible for clearance). Candidates cleared to DV level are also required for our growth plans. You don't meet all the requirements? Studies show that women and black, Asian and minority ethnic people are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification. So if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to still apply. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role here at Zaizi. We actively welcome applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, parents, carers, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. If you need any accommodations to support your specific situation, please feel free to let us know. For candidates who are neurodiverse or have disabilities, we are happy to make any adjustments needed throughout the interview process-just ask! Interview Process: 1st stage: Initial phone screening done by a member of the recruitment team 2nd stage: Technical interview, this stage evaluates your technical expertise and problem-solving abilities, especially if you're applying for a technical role. Final Stage: 10-15 min presentation and a panel interview where multiple people from different departments ask you questions. 25 days paid holiday, plus bank holidays Vitality medical insurance Workplace Pension 5% employer contribution Group Life Assurance Cycle scheme 5 days a year for approved Training WFH equipment allowance Buy / Sell Holiday 2 days paid volunteering days Other benefits: Flexible working Work on exciting projects - make a difference Empowered to make decisions Encouraged to fail fast and learn quickly 1-2-1 and team coaching / training available to all our staff For further information contact- Nat Hinds-Head of Talent Kayla Kirby-Talent Acquisition Specialist
Jul 18, 2025
Full time
Zaizi has adopted a Team of Teams approach to organising ourselves. As part of our ambitious growth journey, Zaizi has formed Clubs focused on specific sectors within the UK public services market. Our Clubs provide the knowledge and experience required to meet our customers' demanding outcomes. From these Clubs, Teams are formed to deliver on project schedules that may range from a few weeks to multi-year engagements. Zaizi seeks a motivated and results-oriented individual to join the Club Leadership Team. Day-to-day activities may include project scoping, bid work, initiating recruitment, monitoring project progress, addressing escalations from teams or customers and supporting the Club Executive to manage the club's Profit & Loss and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). As a member of the Club Leadership Team, you will play a pivotal role in helping the club to deliver on its quality and financial targets. You will serve as the head of profession for your discipline within the club, ensuring the club has the people, skills and capabilities to successfully execute the club strategy and deliver client projects. Key Responsibilities Supporting Client Managers and Business Development Managers in building strong client relationships to maintain existing opportunities and uncover new opportunities. Demonstrate capabilities within the club and across the organisation to clients. Ensure quality of delivery across all client engagements including looking for opportunities to innovate and deliver above client expectations Support Club Executive in the effective operation of the club against agreed quality and financial targets Support, the People team in ensuring the Employee experience is excellent within the club. Work with the Club Executive and other Club Leadership roles, to balance between quality and financial KPIs. Ability to estimate team size and makeup for potential opportunities. Keeping abreast of industry trends, customer needs and competitor offerings to position the club effectively. Sharing knowledge and contributing to wider Zaizi success by active participation in the Design Authority and Communities. Actively participate in Zaizi's Design Authority and identify new and emerging technologies or approaches to differentiate offerings. Help write, support and structure compelling bids, including technical and commercial aspects. Capability to lead, coach and mentor others within the club. Work alongside the Club Exec to build club capability and actively manage the club P&L and SFIA reviews and annual pay progressions within the club CLT KPI's: To be agreed with the Ops Board on an annual basis. Typically includes: Customer Satisfaction Score (CSAT) Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) Team Health Score Club Gross Margin Club Revenue You are eligible for a bonus. Details of the bonus scheme will be provided and agreed with you in April of each year. Reporting Line: Club Executive Salary: £100,000 - £130,000 Bonus: £10,000 based on Company & Club KPIs Security Clearance Certain projects demand that our staff be British and cleared to SC level (or eligible for clearance). Candidates cleared to DV level are also required for our growth plans. You don't meet all the requirements? Studies show that women and black, Asian and minority ethnic people are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification. So if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to still apply. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role here at Zaizi. We actively welcome applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, parents, carers, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. If you need any accommodations to support your specific situation, please feel free to let us know. For candidates who are neurodiverse or have disabilities, we are happy to make any adjustments needed throughout the interview process-just ask! Interview Process: 1st stage: Initial phone screening done by a member of the recruitment team 2nd stage: Technical interview, this stage evaluates your technical expertise and problem-solving abilities, especially if you're applying for a technical role. Final Stage: 10-15 min presentation and a panel interview where multiple people from different departments ask you questions. 25 days paid holiday, plus bank holidays Vitality medical insurance Workplace Pension 5% employer contribution Group Life Assurance Cycle scheme 5 days a year for approved Training WFH equipment allowance Buy / Sell Holiday 2 days paid volunteering days Other benefits: Flexible working Work on exciting projects - make a difference Empowered to make decisions Encouraged to fail fast and learn quickly 1-2-1 and team coaching / training available to all our staff For further information contact- Nat Hinds-Head of Talent Kayla Kirby-Talent Acquisition Specialist
This individual will head up the Product Management and User Centred Design functions within Club Rum. Responsible for ensuring that the user's needs are forefront in the design of our products within an environment where access to end user can be challenging, these eventual solutions will contribute tangible benefits to both the users and their wider organisations where they are open to the concepts of Product Management but are early in their journey to adopting them. We will achieve success by gathering feedback on products, and working in a cross functional manner with stakeholders from within the club and the user communities, we can work to make user's lives better. What this person will be doing: Recruiting, managing and inspiring the PM and UCD staff within the club, offering the necessary advice and support to ensure that they realise their potential. You will need a keen eye for understanding candidate suitability to such specific environments. Setting the standards for User Centred Design team within the club, and ensuring that all of the solutions that are being delivered to clients are likely to achieve the expected outcomes. Ensuring the team is always delivering value. Facilitating "Innovation/Design sprint" type workshops to accelerate Discovery and Alpha activities. Understanding stakeholder problems (both those that are said and those that are implicit) and defining the vision and roadmap for potential solutions. Work with Club (and wider) stakeholders on bid activities. Influencing the growth and delivery strategies for the club, and working as part of the club Design Authority structure to ensure that those strategies are being executed effectively. Able to adapt and be pro-active towards the needs of the club Club Leadership Responsibilities: Supporting Client Managers and Business Development Managers in building strong client relationships to maintain existing opportunities and uncover new opportunities. Demonstrate capabilities within the club and across the organisation to clients. Ensure quality of delivery across all client engagements including looking for opportunities to innovate and deliver above client expectations Support Club Executive in the effective operation of the club against agreed quality and financial targets Support, the People team in ensuring the Employee experience is excellent within the club. Work with the Club Executive and other Club Leadership roles, to balance between quality and financial KPIs. Ability to estimate team size and makeup for potential opportunities. Keeping abreast of industry trends, customer needs and competitor offerings to position the club effectively. Sharing knowledge and contributing to wider Zaizi success by active participation in the Design Authority and Communities. Actively participate in Zaizi's Design Authority and identify new and emerging technologies or approaches to differentiate offerings. Help write, support and structure compelling bids, including technical and commercial aspects. Capability to lead, coach and mentor others within the club. Work alongside the Club Exec to build club capability and actively manage the club P&L and SFIA reviews and annual pay progressions within the club This role needs to be a driven, passionate, senior leader within the club. One that has the necessary people skills to inspire the confidence of clients and colleagues alike, and facilitate collaborative working practices in a complex stakeholder environment. The individual needs to possess the integrity to do the right thing by stakeholders, and not be afraid to challenge groupthink. The Head of Product will be someone that can interact with stakeholders of all levels and backgrounds, interpret their needs and frustrations, and where necessary coalesce a team that can offer meaningful solutions. Someone that inspires, motivates and supports the team around them to realise their potential by embodying a can-do attitude, always willing to look for ways to add value and improve the lives of users. A strategic problem solver and innovator, someone who is not willing to accept the status quo or mediocrity. Comfortable with navigating ambiguity, and understands that perfect is often the enemy of the good. Willing to make decisions based on the information at hand, but also have the humility to revisit those decisions when new information becomes available, and if necessary change approach. A good understanding of digital technologies, and how they can be leveraged to offer beneficial outcomes to users. Working knowledge of design systems such as GDS, and the potential to repurpose existing design components rather than starting from scratch. Use this experience to work alongside the Principal Solutions architect (amongst others) to estimate effort, and the associated costs, to support the development of bids and proposals. Credibility to act as a point of escalation and advocate for the Product Management function within the club, and the necessary experience tact and diplomacy to line manage their careers effectively in order to help them succeed. Salary: £90k-£110k Security Clearance Certain projects demand that our staff be British and cleared to SC level (or eligible for clearance). Candidates cleared to DV level are also required for our growth plans. You don't meet all the requirements? Studies show that women and black, Asian and minority ethnic people are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification. So if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to still apply. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role here at Zaizi. We actively welcome applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, parents, carers, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. If you need any accommodations to support your specific situation, please feel free to let us know. For candidates who are neurodiverse or have disabilities, we are happy to make any adjustments needed throughout the interview process-just ask! Interview Process: 1st stage: Initial phone screening done by a member of the recruitment team 2nd stage: Technical interview, this stage evaluates your technical expertise and problem-solving abilities, especially if you're applying for a technical role. Final Stage: 10-15 min presentation and a panel interview where multiple people from different departments ask you questions. 25 days paid holiday, plus bank holidays Vitality medical insurance Workplace Pension 5% employer contribution Group Life Assurance Cycle scheme 5 days a year for approved Training WFH equipment allowance Buy / Sell Holiday 2 days paid volunteering days Other benefits: Flexible working Work on exciting projects - make a difference Empowered to make decisions Encouraged to fail fast and learn quickly 1-2-1 and team coaching / training available to all our staff For further information contact- Nat Hinds-Head of Talent Kayla Kirby-Talent Acquisition Specialist
Jul 16, 2025
Full time
This individual will head up the Product Management and User Centred Design functions within Club Rum. Responsible for ensuring that the user's needs are forefront in the design of our products within an environment where access to end user can be challenging, these eventual solutions will contribute tangible benefits to both the users and their wider organisations where they are open to the concepts of Product Management but are early in their journey to adopting them. We will achieve success by gathering feedback on products, and working in a cross functional manner with stakeholders from within the club and the user communities, we can work to make user's lives better. What this person will be doing: Recruiting, managing and inspiring the PM and UCD staff within the club, offering the necessary advice and support to ensure that they realise their potential. You will need a keen eye for understanding candidate suitability to such specific environments. Setting the standards for User Centred Design team within the club, and ensuring that all of the solutions that are being delivered to clients are likely to achieve the expected outcomes. Ensuring the team is always delivering value. Facilitating "Innovation/Design sprint" type workshops to accelerate Discovery and Alpha activities. Understanding stakeholder problems (both those that are said and those that are implicit) and defining the vision and roadmap for potential solutions. Work with Club (and wider) stakeholders on bid activities. Influencing the growth and delivery strategies for the club, and working as part of the club Design Authority structure to ensure that those strategies are being executed effectively. Able to adapt and be pro-active towards the needs of the club Club Leadership Responsibilities: Supporting Client Managers and Business Development Managers in building strong client relationships to maintain existing opportunities and uncover new opportunities. Demonstrate capabilities within the club and across the organisation to clients. Ensure quality of delivery across all client engagements including looking for opportunities to innovate and deliver above client expectations Support Club Executive in the effective operation of the club against agreed quality and financial targets Support, the People team in ensuring the Employee experience is excellent within the club. Work with the Club Executive and other Club Leadership roles, to balance between quality and financial KPIs. Ability to estimate team size and makeup for potential opportunities. Keeping abreast of industry trends, customer needs and competitor offerings to position the club effectively. Sharing knowledge and contributing to wider Zaizi success by active participation in the Design Authority and Communities. Actively participate in Zaizi's Design Authority and identify new and emerging technologies or approaches to differentiate offerings. Help write, support and structure compelling bids, including technical and commercial aspects. Capability to lead, coach and mentor others within the club. Work alongside the Club Exec to build club capability and actively manage the club P&L and SFIA reviews and annual pay progressions within the club This role needs to be a driven, passionate, senior leader within the club. One that has the necessary people skills to inspire the confidence of clients and colleagues alike, and facilitate collaborative working practices in a complex stakeholder environment. The individual needs to possess the integrity to do the right thing by stakeholders, and not be afraid to challenge groupthink. The Head of Product will be someone that can interact with stakeholders of all levels and backgrounds, interpret their needs and frustrations, and where necessary coalesce a team that can offer meaningful solutions. Someone that inspires, motivates and supports the team around them to realise their potential by embodying a can-do attitude, always willing to look for ways to add value and improve the lives of users. A strategic problem solver and innovator, someone who is not willing to accept the status quo or mediocrity. Comfortable with navigating ambiguity, and understands that perfect is often the enemy of the good. Willing to make decisions based on the information at hand, but also have the humility to revisit those decisions when new information becomes available, and if necessary change approach. A good understanding of digital technologies, and how they can be leveraged to offer beneficial outcomes to users. Working knowledge of design systems such as GDS, and the potential to repurpose existing design components rather than starting from scratch. Use this experience to work alongside the Principal Solutions architect (amongst others) to estimate effort, and the associated costs, to support the development of bids and proposals. Credibility to act as a point of escalation and advocate for the Product Management function within the club, and the necessary experience tact and diplomacy to line manage their careers effectively in order to help them succeed. Salary: £90k-£110k Security Clearance Certain projects demand that our staff be British and cleared to SC level (or eligible for clearance). Candidates cleared to DV level are also required for our growth plans. You don't meet all the requirements? Studies show that women and black, Asian and minority ethnic people are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification. So if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to still apply. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role here at Zaizi. We actively welcome applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, parents, carers, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. If you need any accommodations to support your specific situation, please feel free to let us know. For candidates who are neurodiverse or have disabilities, we are happy to make any adjustments needed throughout the interview process-just ask! Interview Process: 1st stage: Initial phone screening done by a member of the recruitment team 2nd stage: Technical interview, this stage evaluates your technical expertise and problem-solving abilities, especially if you're applying for a technical role. Final Stage: 10-15 min presentation and a panel interview where multiple people from different departments ask you questions. 25 days paid holiday, plus bank holidays Vitality medical insurance Workplace Pension 5% employer contribution Group Life Assurance Cycle scheme 5 days a year for approved Training WFH equipment allowance Buy / Sell Holiday 2 days paid volunteering days Other benefits: Flexible working Work on exciting projects - make a difference Empowered to make decisions Encouraged to fail fast and learn quickly 1-2-1 and team coaching / training available to all our staff For further information contact- Nat Hinds-Head of Talent Kayla Kirby-Talent Acquisition Specialist
Our work culture is inclusive, modern, friendly, and democratic. We look for bright, positive-thinking individuals with a can-do attitude. Our people enjoy challenging themselves to be the best at what they do - if that sounds like you, you'll fit right in! Role Objectives: Our product managers at Zaizi define, own and solve problems. As a product manager you will: manage a product through discovery, alpha, beta and live states constantly develop your skills in and knowledge of product management techniques develop the product roadmap, make product priority decisions and own the backlog, to ensure we are adding value and meetings users and customers needs collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to make data led decisions develop effective partnership and relationships with clients and stakeholders Product ownership - You can use a range of product management principles and approaches. You can capture user needs and translate them into deliverables. You can define the minimum viable product (MVP) and make decisions about priorities. You can write user stories and acceptance criteria. You can effectively work with a range of specialists in multidisciplinary teams. Agile working - You can demonstrate knowledge of Agile methodology. You can work in a fast-paced, evolving environment and use an iterative method and flexible approach to enable rapid delivery. Life cycle perspective - You can understand the different phases of product delivery and can contribute to, plan or run them. You can lead a team through the different phases of the product delivery life cycle. You can maintain and iterate a product over time to continuously meet user needs. User focus - You can understand users and identify who they are and what their needs are, based on evidence. You can translate user stories and propose design approaches or services to meet these needs. You can engage in meaningful interactions and relationships with users. You can show that you put users first and can manage competing priorities. Problem management - You can understand and identify problems, analysing and helping to identify the appropriate solutions. You can classify and prioritise problems, document their causes and implement remedies. Stakeholder management - You are able to facilitate buy-in from senior management, the wider organisation and multidisciplinary team. Also able to effectively partner with clients to understand their problems and ensure these are being addressed. Communication - You have excellent written and verbal communications skills. Ability to concisely explain complicated things in plain english, create and deliver effective presentations, and can break down high level epics into clear and effective user stories. You don't meet all the requirements? Studies show that women and black, Asian and minority ethnic people are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification. So if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to still apply. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role here at Zaizi. We actively welcome applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, parents, carers, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. If you need any accommodations to support your specific situation, please feel free to let us know. For candidates who are neurodiverse or have disabilities, we are happy to make any adjustments needed throughout the interview process-just ask! SC Clearance: Zaizi works with UK Central Government departments on a range of projects. To be able to work on our customer projects, employees must be Security Cleared to a standard acceptable to our Government customers. Due to this restriction we can currently only recruit candidates who have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship and who have lived in the UK for the last 5+ years continuously. Interview Process: 1st stage: Initial phone screening done by a member of the recruitment team 2nd stage: Technical interview, this stage evaluates your technical expertise and problem-solving abilities, especially if you're applying for a technical role. Final Stage: 10-15 min presentation and a panel interview where multiple people from different departments ask you questions. Salary £56,000-£75,000 25 days paid holiday, plus bank holidays Vitality medical insurance Workplace Pension 5% employer contribution Group Life Assurance Cyclescheme 5 days a year for approved Training WFH equipment allowance Buy / Sell Holiday 2 days paid volunteering days Other benefits: Flexible working Work on exciting projects - make a difference Empowered to make decisions Encouraged to fail fast and learn quickly For further information contact- Nat Hinds-Head of Talent Kayla Kirby-Talent Acquisition Specialist
Jul 13, 2025
Full time
Our work culture is inclusive, modern, friendly, and democratic. We look for bright, positive-thinking individuals with a can-do attitude. Our people enjoy challenging themselves to be the best at what they do - if that sounds like you, you'll fit right in! Role Objectives: Our product managers at Zaizi define, own and solve problems. As a product manager you will: manage a product through discovery, alpha, beta and live states constantly develop your skills in and knowledge of product management techniques develop the product roadmap, make product priority decisions and own the backlog, to ensure we are adding value and meetings users and customers needs collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to make data led decisions develop effective partnership and relationships with clients and stakeholders Product ownership - You can use a range of product management principles and approaches. You can capture user needs and translate them into deliverables. You can define the minimum viable product (MVP) and make decisions about priorities. You can write user stories and acceptance criteria. You can effectively work with a range of specialists in multidisciplinary teams. Agile working - You can demonstrate knowledge of Agile methodology. You can work in a fast-paced, evolving environment and use an iterative method and flexible approach to enable rapid delivery. Life cycle perspective - You can understand the different phases of product delivery and can contribute to, plan or run them. You can lead a team through the different phases of the product delivery life cycle. You can maintain and iterate a product over time to continuously meet user needs. User focus - You can understand users and identify who they are and what their needs are, based on evidence. You can translate user stories and propose design approaches or services to meet these needs. You can engage in meaningful interactions and relationships with users. You can show that you put users first and can manage competing priorities. Problem management - You can understand and identify problems, analysing and helping to identify the appropriate solutions. You can classify and prioritise problems, document their causes and implement remedies. Stakeholder management - You are able to facilitate buy-in from senior management, the wider organisation and multidisciplinary team. Also able to effectively partner with clients to understand their problems and ensure these are being addressed. Communication - You have excellent written and verbal communications skills. Ability to concisely explain complicated things in plain english, create and deliver effective presentations, and can break down high level epics into clear and effective user stories. You don't meet all the requirements? Studies show that women and black, Asian and minority ethnic people are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification. So if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to still apply. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role here at Zaizi. We actively welcome applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, parents, carers, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. If you need any accommodations to support your specific situation, please feel free to let us know. For candidates who are neurodiverse or have disabilities, we are happy to make any adjustments needed throughout the interview process-just ask! SC Clearance: Zaizi works with UK Central Government departments on a range of projects. To be able to work on our customer projects, employees must be Security Cleared to a standard acceptable to our Government customers. Due to this restriction we can currently only recruit candidates who have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship and who have lived in the UK for the last 5+ years continuously. Interview Process: 1st stage: Initial phone screening done by a member of the recruitment team 2nd stage: Technical interview, this stage evaluates your technical expertise and problem-solving abilities, especially if you're applying for a technical role. Final Stage: 10-15 min presentation and a panel interview where multiple people from different departments ask you questions. Salary £56,000-£75,000 25 days paid holiday, plus bank holidays Vitality medical insurance Workplace Pension 5% employer contribution Group Life Assurance Cyclescheme 5 days a year for approved Training WFH equipment allowance Buy / Sell Holiday 2 days paid volunteering days Other benefits: Flexible working Work on exciting projects - make a difference Empowered to make decisions Encouraged to fail fast and learn quickly For further information contact- Nat Hinds-Head of Talent Kayla Kirby-Talent Acquisition Specialist