Job Title: Content Manager Job Type: Hybrid- Full Time Location: London UK Department: Sponsorship Reporting to: Head of Sponsorship Do you see yourself as one of those "out-of-the-box thinkers", "Technical masterminds", "Outstanding creatives", or "Mind-boggling number crunchers"? If so, apply now click apply for full job details
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Content Manager Job Type: Hybrid- Full Time Location: London UK Department: Sponsorship Reporting to: Head of Sponsorship Do you see yourself as one of those "out-of-the-box thinkers", "Technical masterminds", "Outstanding creatives", or "Mind-boggling number crunchers"? If so, apply now click apply for full job details
The Client: A government department client is looking for a Senior Cyber Security Analyst to join them on a 12 month contract. This position will be in East Kilbride or Milton Keynes/hybrid. Job Summary: Responsible for operational security and assisting with the design, implementation and development security controls and systems. Ensure that incidents are detected, prioritised, investigated, contained, remediated and that operational security controls are measured and constantly improved. Continually evaluate, review and advise on current developments in all areas of cyber security and cyber threats; Apply appropriate security controls to all hardware and software assets. Proactively monitor networks and systems for evidence of potential threats. Lead response activities to minimise the impact of cyber incidents, including technical investigation into the root cause and extent of any damage. Deliver awareness training on cyber security standards, policies and best practices. Ensure remediation work identified by IT Health Checks and Audits is undertaken. Provide constant review and improvement of cyber security policies, best practice and implementation. Typical skills: Proven ability to identify, investigate and remediate complex cyber security issues; Firewall and network security; Experience working with one or more cloud environment; An understanding of key attacker techniques and capabilities models; and the various Cyber Kill Chain frameworks Experience in securing cloud platform; Encryption; Knowledge in threat modelling and ethical hacking; Extensive experience working with SIEM solutions; Basic experience in some scripting languages Networking, SOC, Infrastructure background is good. Security Analyst apply due diligence to triaging issues, up to date with modern threats. Splunk, M365, Cloud, MS Defender. Ability to run a problem shows experience/ seniority. Lead on complex/ advanced pieces of work.
Oct 03, 2025
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The Client: A government department client is looking for a Senior Cyber Security Analyst to join them on a 12 month contract. This position will be in East Kilbride or Milton Keynes/hybrid. Job Summary: Responsible for operational security and assisting with the design, implementation and development security controls and systems. Ensure that incidents are detected, prioritised, investigated, contained, remediated and that operational security controls are measured and constantly improved. Continually evaluate, review and advise on current developments in all areas of cyber security and cyber threats; Apply appropriate security controls to all hardware and software assets. Proactively monitor networks and systems for evidence of potential threats. Lead response activities to minimise the impact of cyber incidents, including technical investigation into the root cause and extent of any damage. Deliver awareness training on cyber security standards, policies and best practices. Ensure remediation work identified by IT Health Checks and Audits is undertaken. Provide constant review and improvement of cyber security policies, best practice and implementation. Typical skills: Proven ability to identify, investigate and remediate complex cyber security issues; Firewall and network security; Experience working with one or more cloud environment; An understanding of key attacker techniques and capabilities models; and the various Cyber Kill Chain frameworks Experience in securing cloud platform; Encryption; Knowledge in threat modelling and ethical hacking; Extensive experience working with SIEM solutions; Basic experience in some scripting languages Networking, SOC, Infrastructure background is good. Security Analyst apply due diligence to triaging issues, up to date with modern threats. Splunk, M365, Cloud, MS Defender. Ability to run a problem shows experience/ seniority. Lead on complex/ advanced pieces of work.
A government department client is looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to join them on a 12 month contract. This position will be in Milton Keynes or East Kilbride/ Hybrid. Job Summary: Responsible for operational security and assisting with the design, implementation and development security controls and systems . Ensure that incidents are detected, prioritised, investigated, contained, remediated and that operational security controls are measured and constantly improved. Continually evaluate, review and advise on current developments in all areas of cyber security and cyber threats. Apply appropriate security controls to all hardware and software assets. Proactively monitor networks and systems for evidence of potential threats. Lead response activities to minimise the impact of cyber incidents, including technical investigation into the root cause and extent of any damage. Deliver awareness training on cyber security standards, policies and best practices. Ensure remediation work identified by IT Health Checks and Audits is undertaken. Provide constant review and improvement of cyber security policies, best practice and implementation. Typical skills: Proven ability to identify, investigate and remediate complex cyber security issues. Firewall and network security. Experience working with one or more cloud environment. An understanding of key attacker techniques and capabilities models and the various Cyber Kill Chain frameworks. Experience in securing cloud platform; Encryption. Knowledge in threat modelling and ethical hacking. Extensive experience working with SIEM solutions; Basic experience in some scripting languages.
Oct 03, 2025
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A government department client is looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to join them on a 12 month contract. This position will be in Milton Keynes or East Kilbride/ Hybrid. Job Summary: Responsible for operational security and assisting with the design, implementation and development security controls and systems . Ensure that incidents are detected, prioritised, investigated, contained, remediated and that operational security controls are measured and constantly improved. Continually evaluate, review and advise on current developments in all areas of cyber security and cyber threats. Apply appropriate security controls to all hardware and software assets. Proactively monitor networks and systems for evidence of potential threats. Lead response activities to minimise the impact of cyber incidents, including technical investigation into the root cause and extent of any damage. Deliver awareness training on cyber security standards, policies and best practices. Ensure remediation work identified by IT Health Checks and Audits is undertaken. Provide constant review and improvement of cyber security policies, best practice and implementation. Typical skills: Proven ability to identify, investigate and remediate complex cyber security issues. Firewall and network security. Experience working with one or more cloud environment. An understanding of key attacker techniques and capabilities models and the various Cyber Kill Chain frameworks. Experience in securing cloud platform; Encryption. Knowledge in threat modelling and ethical hacking. Extensive experience working with SIEM solutions; Basic experience in some scripting languages.
Are you a mobile marketing strategist with a performance mindset? We're hiring a Senior Mobile Specialist to lead mobile app advertising campaigns across Apple Search Ads and Mobile AdNetworks. You'll manage large budgets, optimize for acquisition KPIs, and mentor junior team members in a fast-paced, data-driven environment click apply for full job details
Sep 30, 2025
Full time
Are you a mobile marketing strategist with a performance mindset? We're hiring a Senior Mobile Specialist to lead mobile app advertising campaigns across Apple Search Ads and Mobile AdNetworks. You'll manage large budgets, optimize for acquisition KPIs, and mentor junior team members in a fast-paced, data-driven environment click apply for full job details
On behalf of DWP, we are looking for a Quantity Surveyor (Inside IR35) for a 6 month contract. This is a hybrid working role (three days per week office based - any DWP hub). Location: Leeds, Manchester , Blackpool, London , Birmingham but candidate will likely be visiting other DWP sites as part of role 3 days a week on site. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions, and child maintenance policy. As the UK's biggest public service department, it administers the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits to around 20 million claimants and customers. As such, we operate on a scale that is almost unmatched anywhere in Europe and most people in Britain come into contact with us at some point in their lives. Working with DWP, you will be helping us to drive our priorities to: Help people to move into work and support those already in work to progress, with the aim of increasing overall workforce participation Help people to plan and save for later life, while providing a safety net for those who need it now Provide effective, efficient, and innovative services to the millions of claimants who rely on us every day, including the most vulnerable in society Improve experience of our services while maximising value for money for the taxpayer. Job Purpose: Reporting to the Head of Technical Security Delivery, this role is professionally responsible for supporting the end-to-end delivery process for the commercial and financial management of a portfolio of projects from inception to completion. You will be accountable to challenge and approve how projects are budgeted, procured and cost managed whilst still achieving the required standards and quality necessary for the delivery of the programme. This specialist role will work closely with the supplier partner network to ensure the management of all costs whilst driving enhanced value for money across all types of complex projects for the Critical Security Infrastructure Programme. As a Quantity Surveyor, your main responsibilities will be to: Provide support in the development of a full independent cost management and review process, from project inception to settlement of final account and project close. Analyse and use a range of relevant, credible information from varied internal and external sources to support decisions Evaluate and approval of all costs incorporated in project feasibility reports, consulting with others to ensure the potential impacts on end users have been considered. Presenting strong recommendations in a timely manner outlining the consideration of other options, costs, benefits and risks Provide an independent review and budget challenge for all types of major projects - providing cost assurance to support change management/control and displaying confidence when making difficult decisions Work with Estates colleagues to ensure a holistic portfolio approach is taken across all projects to ensure the most efficient and effective management of DWP Estates assets understanding the strategic drivers for Estates and the customer, aligning activities to contribute to the wider organisational priorities Develop, implement and manage project procurement policies and procedures for projects and programmes of work, communicated to all stakeholders to understand their role in the process Supports the project supply chain team in developing cost plans, encouraging joined up team work collaborating to share information, resources and support Essential: Strong Commercial experience gained within a Property, Facilities Management or similar complex function within a large, matrix organisation Strong exposure to a wide range of Commercial Development related projects and activities from design phase onwards, applying good commercial principles to multi-site works delivery A detailed working knowledge of construction procurement and contracting strategies and a proven ability to apply the most appropriate strategy to suit specific project characteristics and risks
Sep 29, 2025
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On behalf of DWP, we are looking for a Quantity Surveyor (Inside IR35) for a 6 month contract. This is a hybrid working role (three days per week office based - any DWP hub). Location: Leeds, Manchester , Blackpool, London , Birmingham but candidate will likely be visiting other DWP sites as part of role 3 days a week on site. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions, and child maintenance policy. As the UK's biggest public service department, it administers the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits to around 20 million claimants and customers. As such, we operate on a scale that is almost unmatched anywhere in Europe and most people in Britain come into contact with us at some point in their lives. Working with DWP, you will be helping us to drive our priorities to: Help people to move into work and support those already in work to progress, with the aim of increasing overall workforce participation Help people to plan and save for later life, while providing a safety net for those who need it now Provide effective, efficient, and innovative services to the millions of claimants who rely on us every day, including the most vulnerable in society Improve experience of our services while maximising value for money for the taxpayer. Job Purpose: Reporting to the Head of Technical Security Delivery, this role is professionally responsible for supporting the end-to-end delivery process for the commercial and financial management of a portfolio of projects from inception to completion. You will be accountable to challenge and approve how projects are budgeted, procured and cost managed whilst still achieving the required standards and quality necessary for the delivery of the programme. This specialist role will work closely with the supplier partner network to ensure the management of all costs whilst driving enhanced value for money across all types of complex projects for the Critical Security Infrastructure Programme. As a Quantity Surveyor, your main responsibilities will be to: Provide support in the development of a full independent cost management and review process, from project inception to settlement of final account and project close. Analyse and use a range of relevant, credible information from varied internal and external sources to support decisions Evaluate and approval of all costs incorporated in project feasibility reports, consulting with others to ensure the potential impacts on end users have been considered. Presenting strong recommendations in a timely manner outlining the consideration of other options, costs, benefits and risks Provide an independent review and budget challenge for all types of major projects - providing cost assurance to support change management/control and displaying confidence when making difficult decisions Work with Estates colleagues to ensure a holistic portfolio approach is taken across all projects to ensure the most efficient and effective management of DWP Estates assets understanding the strategic drivers for Estates and the customer, aligning activities to contribute to the wider organisational priorities Develop, implement and manage project procurement policies and procedures for projects and programmes of work, communicated to all stakeholders to understand their role in the process Supports the project supply chain team in developing cost plans, encouraging joined up team work collaborating to share information, resources and support Essential: Strong Commercial experience gained within a Property, Facilities Management or similar complex function within a large, matrix organisation Strong exposure to a wide range of Commercial Development related projects and activities from design phase onwards, applying good commercial principles to multi-site works delivery A detailed working knowledge of construction procurement and contracting strategies and a proven ability to apply the most appropriate strategy to suit specific project characteristics and risks
A government department client is looking for an Infrastructure Operations Manager to join them on a 4 month contract. This position will be in London. Job Summary: Our client's Digital Services (DS) Operations has an opportunity for an Infrastructure Operations Manager (IOM) to lead the operational delivery and continual improvement of its' infrastructure, cloud and end-user computing services. This role strengthens the in-house capability to govern multi-supplier delivery, assure service quality and operational resilience, and drive automation and standardisation in line with the Approved Operating Model. The successful candidate will demonstrate expert-level proficiency in the design, implementation, and management of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments. The role requires a deep understanding of cloud infrastructure, identity and access management, automation, and security best practices. Leadership & Governance Proven line management of technical specialists: Setting standards, coaching, and building a proactive, user centred culture. Strong multivendor governance: SLAs/OLAs, service reviews, improvement plans, risk/issue management and commercial awareness. Practical command of ITIL practices: Incident, Problem, Change/Release, Request, and Service/Asset & Configuration Management. Strong understanding of continual improvement frameworks and automation strategies. Infrastructure, Cloud & Networking Knowledge (managerial depth with technical breadth) Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365: Core platform services, identity, policy/governance, monitoring and Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive/SharePoint, Intune. Understanding of on?prem infrastructure services: Windows Server/AD, storage/backup, virtualization and enterprise networking concepts. Familiarity with telemetry/monitoring and event/alert workflows: Support SRE?style operational assurance. Proven experience managing senior technical specialists and problem management functions. Familiarity with ITSM tooling and CMDB governance: Supporting operational assurance, asset accuracy, and service readiness. Security & Compliance Experience enforcing endpoint and cloud security controls: e.g., Conditional Access/MFA, device compliance, baseline configurations. Coordinating vulnerability remediation at scale: Provide measurable outcomes; supplying evidence for audits/certifications. Understanding of privileged access: Segregation of duties and change controls in regulated environments. Data driven Operations Ability to define and interpret operational metrics and dashboards: Availability, performance, change success, risk posture, user satisfaction. Comfortable using ITSM and analytics tooling: Prioritisation, forecasting and reporting. Projects & Communication Stakeholder management and clear communication-translating technical topics to nontechnical audiences; producing SOPs/runbooks and user facing guides. Contributing to business cases/estimates and phased delivery plans: balancing risk, cost and user experience. Project Leadership: Experience leading cloud migration, modern workplace, or security enhancement projects. Internal and External collaboration: Proven experience of managing external technical vendors to deliver high quality digital solutions. Certifications (Desirable) ITIL 4 Foundation or higher. Microsoft: AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator. Microsoft: AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions. Microsoft: MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator. Microsoft: MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator. PRINCE2 / AgilePM (or equivalent delivery discipline). Key behaviours Ownership & initiative: Accountable for outcomes; anticipates risks and acts early. User focus: Designs operations around clear user journeys and business value. Collaboration: Builds trust across DS, InfoSec, suppliers and the business. Continuous improvement: Automates, simplifies and standardises. Clear communicator: Concise, structured and audience appropriate. Coaching mindset: Grows capability, documents knowledge and empowers others.
Sep 29, 2025
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A government department client is looking for an Infrastructure Operations Manager to join them on a 4 month contract. This position will be in London. Job Summary: Our client's Digital Services (DS) Operations has an opportunity for an Infrastructure Operations Manager (IOM) to lead the operational delivery and continual improvement of its' infrastructure, cloud and end-user computing services. This role strengthens the in-house capability to govern multi-supplier delivery, assure service quality and operational resilience, and drive automation and standardisation in line with the Approved Operating Model. The successful candidate will demonstrate expert-level proficiency in the design, implementation, and management of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments. The role requires a deep understanding of cloud infrastructure, identity and access management, automation, and security best practices. Leadership & Governance Proven line management of technical specialists: Setting standards, coaching, and building a proactive, user centred culture. Strong multivendor governance: SLAs/OLAs, service reviews, improvement plans, risk/issue management and commercial awareness. Practical command of ITIL practices: Incident, Problem, Change/Release, Request, and Service/Asset & Configuration Management. Strong understanding of continual improvement frameworks and automation strategies. Infrastructure, Cloud & Networking Knowledge (managerial depth with technical breadth) Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365: Core platform services, identity, policy/governance, monitoring and Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive/SharePoint, Intune. Understanding of on?prem infrastructure services: Windows Server/AD, storage/backup, virtualization and enterprise networking concepts. Familiarity with telemetry/monitoring and event/alert workflows: Support SRE?style operational assurance. Proven experience managing senior technical specialists and problem management functions. Familiarity with ITSM tooling and CMDB governance: Supporting operational assurance, asset accuracy, and service readiness. Security & Compliance Experience enforcing endpoint and cloud security controls: e.g., Conditional Access/MFA, device compliance, baseline configurations. Coordinating vulnerability remediation at scale: Provide measurable outcomes; supplying evidence for audits/certifications. Understanding of privileged access: Segregation of duties and change controls in regulated environments. Data driven Operations Ability to define and interpret operational metrics and dashboards: Availability, performance, change success, risk posture, user satisfaction. Comfortable using ITSM and analytics tooling: Prioritisation, forecasting and reporting. Projects & Communication Stakeholder management and clear communication-translating technical topics to nontechnical audiences; producing SOPs/runbooks and user facing guides. Contributing to business cases/estimates and phased delivery plans: balancing risk, cost and user experience. Project Leadership: Experience leading cloud migration, modern workplace, or security enhancement projects. Internal and External collaboration: Proven experience of managing external technical vendors to deliver high quality digital solutions. Certifications (Desirable) ITIL 4 Foundation or higher. Microsoft: AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator. Microsoft: AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions. Microsoft: MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator. Microsoft: MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator. PRINCE2 / AgilePM (or equivalent delivery discipline). Key behaviours Ownership & initiative: Accountable for outcomes; anticipates risks and acts early. User focus: Designs operations around clear user journeys and business value. Collaboration: Builds trust across DS, InfoSec, suppliers and the business. Continuous improvement: Automates, simplifies and standardises. Clear communicator: Concise, structured and audience appropriate. Coaching mindset: Grows capability, documents knowledge and empowers others.
A government department client is looking for a Senior Infrastructure Operations Engineer to join them on a 4 month contract. This position will be in London. Job Summary: Our client's Digital Services (DS) Operations have an opportunity for a Senior Infrastructure Operations Engineer (SIOE) to join the in-house technical team. The SIOE plays a pivotal role in ensuring the stability, performance, and continuous improvement of the organisation's IT operations. This position is responsible for the management and optimisation of the hybrid cloud infrastructure which supports business-critical services. The successful candidate will demonstrate expert-level proficiency in the design, implementation, and management of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments. The role requires a deep understanding of cloud infrastructure, identity and access management, automation, and security best practices. Core Cloud Infrastructure (Azure and On-Prem Infrastructure) Azure Resource Management: Expert in deploying and managing Azure resources using ARM templates, Azure CLI, and the Azure portal. Azure Virtual Networking: Configuration of VNets, NSGs, VPN gateways, ExpressRoute, and Azure Firewall. Compute and Storage: Provisioning and managing VMs, Azure Files, Blob Storage, and Azure Backup. Monitoring and Governance: Implementation of Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Azure Policy for compliance and performance tracking. Identity and Access: Deep knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), including Conditional Access, RBAC, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM). Physical Infrastructure: Experience with building and maintaining hyperconverged infrastructure (compute and storage) preferably with VMWARE and Nutanix. Physical networks: Experience with maintaining networks, preferably Cisco. MS Active Directory: Proven experience with managing MS Active Directory (including DHCP, DNS and PKI). Microsoft 365 Administration Exchange Online & Teams: Advanced administration of mail flow, retention policies, Teams governance, and hybrid configurations. Endpoint Management: Expert in Microsoft Intune, Autopilot, and Configuration Manager (SCCM) for Windows, iOS, and Android device lifecycle management. Security & Compliance: Implementation of DLP, sensitivity labels, email authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC), and Secure Score optimisation. SharePoint & OneDrive: Administration of collaboration platforms, including migration and access control. Automation & Scripting PowerShell: Advanced scripting for automation of administrative tasks across Azure and Microsoft 365 environments. Integration: Experience with Graph API, Logic Apps, and automation runbooks for cross-platform orchestration. Operational Excellence Incident & Problem Management: Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues across cloud services. Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Creation of SOPs, runbooks, and technical documentation for internal teams. Project Leadership: Experience leading cloud migration, modern workplace, or security enhancement projects. Internal and External collaboration: Proven experience of managing external technical vendors to deliver high quality digital solutions. Certifications (Desirable) Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104). Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert (MS-102). Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900). ITIL Foundation or equivalent service management qualification. Key Behaviours Develop and Apply Knowledge: Using your technical knowledge and troubleshooting skills to resolve technical problems, create update and maintain processes and documentation that can be shared with others. Deliver High Performance: Be bold in delivering and driving through improvements and innovative solutions. Collaborative: Be an effective and flexible contributor to the success of the team. Ownership and Initiative: Take responsibility for issues until resolved or reassigned appropriately. Coaching and Mentoring: Supporting colleagues through guidance and knowledge share. User Focus: Engage with stakeholders to understand user needs and translate them into operational outcomes.
Sep 28, 2025
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A government department client is looking for a Senior Infrastructure Operations Engineer to join them on a 4 month contract. This position will be in London. Job Summary: Our client's Digital Services (DS) Operations have an opportunity for a Senior Infrastructure Operations Engineer (SIOE) to join the in-house technical team. The SIOE plays a pivotal role in ensuring the stability, performance, and continuous improvement of the organisation's IT operations. This position is responsible for the management and optimisation of the hybrid cloud infrastructure which supports business-critical services. The successful candidate will demonstrate expert-level proficiency in the design, implementation, and management of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments. The role requires a deep understanding of cloud infrastructure, identity and access management, automation, and security best practices. Core Cloud Infrastructure (Azure and On-Prem Infrastructure) Azure Resource Management: Expert in deploying and managing Azure resources using ARM templates, Azure CLI, and the Azure portal. Azure Virtual Networking: Configuration of VNets, NSGs, VPN gateways, ExpressRoute, and Azure Firewall. Compute and Storage: Provisioning and managing VMs, Azure Files, Blob Storage, and Azure Backup. Monitoring and Governance: Implementation of Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Azure Policy for compliance and performance tracking. Identity and Access: Deep knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), including Conditional Access, RBAC, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM). Physical Infrastructure: Experience with building and maintaining hyperconverged infrastructure (compute and storage) preferably with VMWARE and Nutanix. Physical networks: Experience with maintaining networks, preferably Cisco. MS Active Directory: Proven experience with managing MS Active Directory (including DHCP, DNS and PKI). Microsoft 365 Administration Exchange Online & Teams: Advanced administration of mail flow, retention policies, Teams governance, and hybrid configurations. Endpoint Management: Expert in Microsoft Intune, Autopilot, and Configuration Manager (SCCM) for Windows, iOS, and Android device lifecycle management. Security & Compliance: Implementation of DLP, sensitivity labels, email authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC), and Secure Score optimisation. SharePoint & OneDrive: Administration of collaboration platforms, including migration and access control. Automation & Scripting PowerShell: Advanced scripting for automation of administrative tasks across Azure and Microsoft 365 environments. Integration: Experience with Graph API, Logic Apps, and automation runbooks for cross-platform orchestration. Operational Excellence Incident & Problem Management: Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues across cloud services. Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Creation of SOPs, runbooks, and technical documentation for internal teams. Project Leadership: Experience leading cloud migration, modern workplace, or security enhancement projects. Internal and External collaboration: Proven experience of managing external technical vendors to deliver high quality digital solutions. Certifications (Desirable) Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104). Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert (MS-102). Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900). ITIL Foundation or equivalent service management qualification. Key Behaviours Develop and Apply Knowledge: Using your technical knowledge and troubleshooting skills to resolve technical problems, create update and maintain processes and documentation that can be shared with others. Deliver High Performance: Be bold in delivering and driving through improvements and innovative solutions. Collaborative: Be an effective and flexible contributor to the success of the team. Ownership and Initiative: Take responsibility for issues until resolved or reassigned appropriately. Coaching and Mentoring: Supporting colleagues through guidance and knowledge share. User Focus: Engage with stakeholders to understand user needs and translate them into operational outcomes.
Job Title: Technical Business Analyst Rail Industry (Digital Ticketing) Location: Hybrid - UK Reports To: Project Manager or Programme Lead Contract Type: Contract We are seeking an experienced Technical Business Analyst with strong rail industry and digital ticketing expertise to bridge business needs and technical solutions. You will gather, analyse, and translate complex requirements into actionable deliverables that enhance rail operations, customer experience, and operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with operations, engineering, ticketing, and IT stakeholders to elicit, document, and validate requirements for rail systems and digital ticketing platforms. Analyse and improve ticketing workflows such as contactless payments, mobile apps, barcode/QR codes, and smartcard technologies to enhance customer journeys and reduce revenue leakage. Translate business objectives into functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria for ticketing solutions, scheduling systems, and related rail applications. Support the integration of ticketing systems with back-office, CRM, and payment gateways using APIs and secure protocols. Lead workshops, sprint planning sessions, and requirements traceability to ensure digital ticketing initiatives align with business priorities. Prepare process models, data flows, and system interaction diagrams for ticketing and fare management platforms. Perform gap analyses between existing ticketing systems and target solutions, identifying opportunities for automation and customer experience improvements. Assist in user acceptance testing (UAT), including scenarios for ticket purchase, validation, refunds, and fraud prevention. Ensure all deliverables comply with rail safety, revenue protection, and data security standards such as PCI DSS and GDPR. Key Skills and Experience: Proven experience as a Technical Business Analyst or Systems Analyst in rail, transportation, or large-scale infrastructure projects. Hands-on experience with digital ticketing systems, including contactless, mobile ticketing apps, barcode/QR validation, or smartcard technologies. Strong understanding of rail operations, revenue protection, and fare collection processes. Proficiency in creating functional specifications, user stories, workflows, and data models. Familiarity with Agile frameworks such as Scrum or SAFe and experience using tools like Jira, Confluence, and Power BI. Comfortable with API integrations, payment gateways, and data migration. Excellent stakeholder management and facilitation skills across technical and non-technical teams. Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio). Desirable: Knowledge of Network Rail standards and compliance requirements. PTS (Personal Track Safety) or other rail safety certifications. Experience with ServiceNow, Maximo, or rail-specific CRM and ticketing platforms. Understanding of GIS/mapping tools and rail-specific data formats. Exposure to digital transformation projects in rail or other transport sectors. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
Sep 28, 2025
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Job Title: Technical Business Analyst Rail Industry (Digital Ticketing) Location: Hybrid - UK Reports To: Project Manager or Programme Lead Contract Type: Contract We are seeking an experienced Technical Business Analyst with strong rail industry and digital ticketing expertise to bridge business needs and technical solutions. You will gather, analyse, and translate complex requirements into actionable deliverables that enhance rail operations, customer experience, and operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with operations, engineering, ticketing, and IT stakeholders to elicit, document, and validate requirements for rail systems and digital ticketing platforms. Analyse and improve ticketing workflows such as contactless payments, mobile apps, barcode/QR codes, and smartcard technologies to enhance customer journeys and reduce revenue leakage. Translate business objectives into functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria for ticketing solutions, scheduling systems, and related rail applications. Support the integration of ticketing systems with back-office, CRM, and payment gateways using APIs and secure protocols. Lead workshops, sprint planning sessions, and requirements traceability to ensure digital ticketing initiatives align with business priorities. Prepare process models, data flows, and system interaction diagrams for ticketing and fare management platforms. Perform gap analyses between existing ticketing systems and target solutions, identifying opportunities for automation and customer experience improvements. Assist in user acceptance testing (UAT), including scenarios for ticket purchase, validation, refunds, and fraud prevention. Ensure all deliverables comply with rail safety, revenue protection, and data security standards such as PCI DSS and GDPR. Key Skills and Experience: Proven experience as a Technical Business Analyst or Systems Analyst in rail, transportation, or large-scale infrastructure projects. Hands-on experience with digital ticketing systems, including contactless, mobile ticketing apps, barcode/QR validation, or smartcard technologies. Strong understanding of rail operations, revenue protection, and fare collection processes. Proficiency in creating functional specifications, user stories, workflows, and data models. Familiarity with Agile frameworks such as Scrum or SAFe and experience using tools like Jira, Confluence, and Power BI. Comfortable with API integrations, payment gateways, and data migration. Excellent stakeholder management and facilitation skills across technical and non-technical teams. Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio). Desirable: Knowledge of Network Rail standards and compliance requirements. PTS (Personal Track Safety) or other rail safety certifications. Experience with ServiceNow, Maximo, or rail-specific CRM and ticketing platforms. Understanding of GIS/mapping tools and rail-specific data formats. Exposure to digital transformation projects in rail or other transport sectors. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
A government department client is looking for a Policy Development and Support to join them on a 12 month contract. This position will be in London/ Hybrid. Job Summary: Individual will possess a strong blend of analytical skills, project management expertise, and a deep understanding of cyber and information security policies. We require risk and policy management experience and ideally, Cyber security and previous HMG experience. Responsibilities: Analyse existing cyber and information security policies and processes and identify areas for improvement. Conduct data analysis collection to support policy development and delivery decision-making. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure policies align with organisational and regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Develop and propose new policies to enhance the organisation's security posture. Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of cyber and information security policy projects. Policy Roadmap Development - Initial policy identification (Discovery). List the policies that sit under the Info Sec Policy. Provide a final list of policies based on private and public sector examples. We would also like to know how the rationale was arrived at, through evidence of other Organisations Policies, e.g. the DfE Brochure, DWP Policies, MoJ Policies, Private Sector examples.
Sep 28, 2025
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A government department client is looking for a Policy Development and Support to join them on a 12 month contract. This position will be in London/ Hybrid. Job Summary: Individual will possess a strong blend of analytical skills, project management expertise, and a deep understanding of cyber and information security policies. We require risk and policy management experience and ideally, Cyber security and previous HMG experience. Responsibilities: Analyse existing cyber and information security policies and processes and identify areas for improvement. Conduct data analysis collection to support policy development and delivery decision-making. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure policies align with organisational and regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Develop and propose new policies to enhance the organisation's security posture. Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of cyber and information security policy projects. Policy Roadmap Development - Initial policy identification (Discovery). List the policies that sit under the Info Sec Policy. Provide a final list of policies based on private and public sector examples. We would also like to know how the rationale was arrived at, through evidence of other Organisations Policies, e.g. the DfE Brochure, DWP Policies, MoJ Policies, Private Sector examples.
We're seeking a highly skilled Senior DevOps Engineer with deep expertise in network appliances and cloud infrastructure to join a fast-paced digital environment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in hybrid cloud settings and has a strong background in security-focused engineering. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and administer F5 appliances in AWS. Consolidate multiple network patterns into a unified, self-service solution. Configure and manage Palo Alto and CheckPoint firewalls in enterprise environments. Architect and maintain AWS infrastructure with a focus on performance, scalability, and security. Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins and GitLab CI. Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and Ansible. Monitor and optimize hybrid environments, ensuring system reliability and performance. Collaborate across teams to enforce DevSecOps best practices. Participate in incident response and root cause analysis. Document configurations, processes, and network topologies. Required Skills & Experience Extensive hands-on experience with F5 load balancers. Strong expertise in Palo Alto Networks and CheckPoint firewalls. Experience with Zscaler is highly desirable. Solid understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, SSL/TLS, routing). Proficiency in AWS services: EC2, ELB, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, S3, Transit Gateway, VPN, VPC Lattice. Practical knowledge of DevOps tools: Git, Jenkins, Docker, Ansible, Terraform. Strong scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python). Experience managing production systems in regulated or high-availability environments. Proven ability to mentor junior engineers. If this sounds like the role for you, please apply!
Sep 28, 2025
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We're seeking a highly skilled Senior DevOps Engineer with deep expertise in network appliances and cloud infrastructure to join a fast-paced digital environment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in hybrid cloud settings and has a strong background in security-focused engineering. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and administer F5 appliances in AWS. Consolidate multiple network patterns into a unified, self-service solution. Configure and manage Palo Alto and CheckPoint firewalls in enterprise environments. Architect and maintain AWS infrastructure with a focus on performance, scalability, and security. Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins and GitLab CI. Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and Ansible. Monitor and optimize hybrid environments, ensuring system reliability and performance. Collaborate across teams to enforce DevSecOps best practices. Participate in incident response and root cause analysis. Document configurations, processes, and network topologies. Required Skills & Experience Extensive hands-on experience with F5 load balancers. Strong expertise in Palo Alto Networks and CheckPoint firewalls. Experience with Zscaler is highly desirable. Solid understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, SSL/TLS, routing). Proficiency in AWS services: EC2, ELB, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, S3, Transit Gateway, VPN, VPC Lattice. Practical knowledge of DevOps tools: Git, Jenkins, Docker, Ansible, Terraform. Strong scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python). Experience managing production systems in regulated or high-availability environments. Proven ability to mentor junior engineers. If this sounds like the role for you, please apply!
A government department client is looking for a Senior Test Engineer (Automation) to join them on a 12 month contract. This position will be in Leeds/hybrid. Job Summary: Our client are looking for Senior Test Engineers with extensive Typescript and automation (functioning) experience. The candidates must have demonstrable leadership skills in driving change and will have managed/ led a team. Also looking for candidates with non-functioning testing experience either performance or accessibility and cannot just 'know' it, they must have experience in one of them. This is not a pure automation role. Skills Required: Experience: couple of years of experience in software testing, with a focus on manual testing and test automation. Typescript/Java: Proficient in Typescript/Java, with the ability to write and maintain test automation scripts. Experience in node js frameworks such as Playwright or Cypress or other node js automation frameworks in Javascript. Cucumber: Solid experience with Cucumber and BDD (Behaviour-Driven Development) practices. Agile Methodologies: Proven experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. CI/CD: Experience integrating performance tests into CI/CD pipelines, using tools like Jenkins, GitLab, or similar. Non-functional skill- A good working knowledge of non-functional skills such as performance , accessibility & security. Cloud skills & other tools: AWS, Grafana, Splunk. Experience in working with MongoDB would be good but not essential. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex testing/ automation issues. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Sep 28, 2025
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A government department client is looking for a Senior Test Engineer (Automation) to join them on a 12 month contract. This position will be in Leeds/hybrid. Job Summary: Our client are looking for Senior Test Engineers with extensive Typescript and automation (functioning) experience. The candidates must have demonstrable leadership skills in driving change and will have managed/ led a team. Also looking for candidates with non-functioning testing experience either performance or accessibility and cannot just 'know' it, they must have experience in one of them. This is not a pure automation role. Skills Required: Experience: couple of years of experience in software testing, with a focus on manual testing and test automation. Typescript/Java: Proficient in Typescript/Java, with the ability to write and maintain test automation scripts. Experience in node js frameworks such as Playwright or Cypress or other node js automation frameworks in Javascript. Cucumber: Solid experience with Cucumber and BDD (Behaviour-Driven Development) practices. Agile Methodologies: Proven experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. CI/CD: Experience integrating performance tests into CI/CD pipelines, using tools like Jenkins, GitLab, or similar. Non-functional skill- A good working knowledge of non-functional skills such as performance , accessibility & security. Cloud skills & other tools: AWS, Grafana, Splunk. Experience in working with MongoDB would be good but not essential. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex testing/ automation issues. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Job Summary: Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) is a programme of activities that is improving the railway between York and Manchester via Leeds and Huddersfield. Stretching across the North of England between York and Manchester, this key 76-mile Transpennine railway serves 23 stations, crosses over and dips under 285 bridges and viaducts, passes through six miles of tunnels and crosses over 29 level crossings It is the largest railway upgrade in the country. The programme runs across multiple control periods and will deliver transformational changes to the current railway. Principal Project Planner: Criteria Specific for the Role: Strong communications skills, able to explain planning and scheduling outputs to non-planning personnel. Demonstrate leadership of teams and developing others. Examples of simplifying complex / detailed programme for reporting purposes. Understanding of railway design and delivery principles. Experience in stakeholder management. Understanding of railway access principles, experience in reading Railway Access box plans alongside schedules. Essential: Membership of a relevant professional body and/or have a CPD established to attain membership. Relevant successful experience in the management, planning and delivery of major construction/engineering projects. Relevant successful experience of proprietary software planning/scheduling tools. Previous knowledge and expertise within the field of project resource management. Good communication skills at all levels and a team player. Good information technology user skills. Desirable: Knowledge of/experience in rail processes and systems. Knowledge of/experience in the UK rail industry. Educated to "A" level standard in a mathematics or information technology-related topic.
Sep 28, 2025
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Job Summary: Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) is a programme of activities that is improving the railway between York and Manchester via Leeds and Huddersfield. Stretching across the North of England between York and Manchester, this key 76-mile Transpennine railway serves 23 stations, crosses over and dips under 285 bridges and viaducts, passes through six miles of tunnels and crosses over 29 level crossings It is the largest railway upgrade in the country. The programme runs across multiple control periods and will deliver transformational changes to the current railway. Principal Project Planner: Criteria Specific for the Role: Strong communications skills, able to explain planning and scheduling outputs to non-planning personnel. Demonstrate leadership of teams and developing others. Examples of simplifying complex / detailed programme for reporting purposes. Understanding of railway design and delivery principles. Experience in stakeholder management. Understanding of railway access principles, experience in reading Railway Access box plans alongside schedules. Essential: Membership of a relevant professional body and/or have a CPD established to attain membership. Relevant successful experience in the management, planning and delivery of major construction/engineering projects. Relevant successful experience of proprietary software planning/scheduling tools. Previous knowledge and expertise within the field of project resource management. Good communication skills at all levels and a team player. Good information technology user skills. Desirable: Knowledge of/experience in rail processes and systems. Knowledge of/experience in the UK rail industry. Educated to "A" level standard in a mathematics or information technology-related topic.
Description: Scope of Work: The Security Assurance Co-ordinator (specialist) will be responsible for delivering the following outcomes and deliverables Outcomes: Deliver an advisory specialist service to the project delivery function. Purpose: Assess the assignment project security posture, through the phases of project delivery and articulate the remediation activity via production of the Secure-By-Design self-assessment tracker. For each project, main activities for the co-ordinator, collaborating with technical and security, will include the following: 1) Commence the registration of the Project to adopt Secure by Design 2) Capture business objectives and user needs 3) Ensure security is captured in the business case. Ensuring cyber security is captured in the business case, will enable further resources to be identified. 4) Update the Secure by Design Self-Assessment Tracker 5) Source evidence to support the security position and statements for the project 6) Track secure by design confidence profile to ensure cyber security remains integral as the service evolves. 7) Ensure specific security roles and responsibilities are assigned 8) Source a threat assessment with relevant teams 9) Determine which security controls will apply to risks 10) Support the implementation of a vulnerability management process with Operations teams 11) Update the security posture of the system where changes are applied. 12) Retire security components securely in the decommission phase. Deliverables Produce associated security artefacts as identified in the self-assessment tracker defined as part of the FCDO Security By Design Process, working with risk colleagues within IDD/ICSD: 1. Completed Self-Assessment tracker 2.Working with risk practitioners to jointly produce Secure By Design assessments: Risk assessment papers, Risk Treatment Plan, Security Management Plan. Risk Balance Case 3. Preparation of reports to demonstrate compliance with SBD 4. Provide an update to Project leads on SBD status Reporting and Communication: The Security Assurance Co-ordinator will provide regular reporting to the SBD and Cyber Security Services Lead
Sep 24, 2025
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Description: Scope of Work: The Security Assurance Co-ordinator (specialist) will be responsible for delivering the following outcomes and deliverables Outcomes: Deliver an advisory specialist service to the project delivery function. Purpose: Assess the assignment project security posture, through the phases of project delivery and articulate the remediation activity via production of the Secure-By-Design self-assessment tracker. For each project, main activities for the co-ordinator, collaborating with technical and security, will include the following: 1) Commence the registration of the Project to adopt Secure by Design 2) Capture business objectives and user needs 3) Ensure security is captured in the business case. Ensuring cyber security is captured in the business case, will enable further resources to be identified. 4) Update the Secure by Design Self-Assessment Tracker 5) Source evidence to support the security position and statements for the project 6) Track secure by design confidence profile to ensure cyber security remains integral as the service evolves. 7) Ensure specific security roles and responsibilities are assigned 8) Source a threat assessment with relevant teams 9) Determine which security controls will apply to risks 10) Support the implementation of a vulnerability management process with Operations teams 11) Update the security posture of the system where changes are applied. 12) Retire security components securely in the decommission phase. Deliverables Produce associated security artefacts as identified in the self-assessment tracker defined as part of the FCDO Security By Design Process, working with risk colleagues within IDD/ICSD: 1. Completed Self-Assessment tracker 2.Working with risk practitioners to jointly produce Secure By Design assessments: Risk assessment papers, Risk Treatment Plan, Security Management Plan. Risk Balance Case 3. Preparation of reports to demonstrate compliance with SBD 4. Provide an update to Project leads on SBD status Reporting and Communication: The Security Assurance Co-ordinator will provide regular reporting to the SBD and Cyber Security Services Lead
Key Responsibilities: 1. Support the Section 151 Officer in delivering robust financial management and statutory duties under the Local Government Act 1972. 2. Provide strategic financial advice to senior management and elected members. 3. Oversee the preparation the MTFP papers and reports for a gross revenue spend of c. 1bn. 4. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, accounting standards, and best practices. 5. Lead on financial risk management and value for money for a Council wide transformation programme savings and efficiency plans. 6. Ensure the finance teams readiness for ERP (Oracle) implementation and oversee the development of a product team 7. Mentor and support finance team members to ensure high performance and continuous improvement. 8. This role will be part of the Council's corporate leadership team You will have: 1. A proven track record of working effectively in a leadership role with exposure to S151 responsibilities. 2. Experience leading on the development of the MTFP for a large local authority, translating emerging plans into deliverable budget options 3. Experience supporting and driving Council wide multi-year transformation and change programmes working as part of a multidisciplinary team 4. Desirable experience of preparing for implementation of a new ERP system (oracle) including change management and business process redesign. 5. Experience of managing relationships with internal/external auditors and responding to audit findings. 6. Highly developed communication skills and the ability to influence and negotiate across a range of diverse subjects and stakeholders, working with minimum supervision. 7. Proactive-does not wait for things to happen-makes them happen. 8. In depth understanding of local government finance regulations, challenges, and best practices. 9. Fully qualified CCAB accountant (e.g. CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA, ACA). 10. Political sensitivity with an ability to make progress in complex policy areas and a strong belief in the value of local democracy and accountability. 11.Commitment to the Council's values and behaviours and equal opportunity policy, with an ability to demonstrate personal leadership on the importance of diversity.
Sep 22, 2025
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Key Responsibilities: 1. Support the Section 151 Officer in delivering robust financial management and statutory duties under the Local Government Act 1972. 2. Provide strategic financial advice to senior management and elected members. 3. Oversee the preparation the MTFP papers and reports for a gross revenue spend of c. 1bn. 4. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, accounting standards, and best practices. 5. Lead on financial risk management and value for money for a Council wide transformation programme savings and efficiency plans. 6. Ensure the finance teams readiness for ERP (Oracle) implementation and oversee the development of a product team 7. Mentor and support finance team members to ensure high performance and continuous improvement. 8. This role will be part of the Council's corporate leadership team You will have: 1. A proven track record of working effectively in a leadership role with exposure to S151 responsibilities. 2. Experience leading on the development of the MTFP for a large local authority, translating emerging plans into deliverable budget options 3. Experience supporting and driving Council wide multi-year transformation and change programmes working as part of a multidisciplinary team 4. Desirable experience of preparing for implementation of a new ERP system (oracle) including change management and business process redesign. 5. Experience of managing relationships with internal/external auditors and responding to audit findings. 6. Highly developed communication skills and the ability to influence and negotiate across a range of diverse subjects and stakeholders, working with minimum supervision. 7. Proactive-does not wait for things to happen-makes them happen. 8. In depth understanding of local government finance regulations, challenges, and best practices. 9. Fully qualified CCAB accountant (e.g. CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA, ACA). 10. Political sensitivity with an ability to make progress in complex policy areas and a strong belief in the value of local democracy and accountability. 11.Commitment to the Council's values and behaviours and equal opportunity policy, with an ability to demonstrate personal leadership on the importance of diversity.
Job Purpose To provide strategic leadership and management of all financial, commercial, and economic activities within the agency. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) ensures robust financial stewardship, effective governance, and value-for-money decision-making, enabling the organisation to achieve its objectives during a period of significant transformation. Key Responsibilities Lead the Finance, Commercial, and Economics functions, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and government standards. Provide strategic financial guidance to the CEO and Executive Team, supporting spending re-views and fee assessments. Act as: Lead Executive for the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee Full member of the Main Board Accountable Executive for risk management and corporate assurance Chair of the Finance and Investment Committee and Commercial Assurance Panel tment decisions. Ensure timely and accurate delivery of the annual report, accounts, and other statutory re-porting. Person Specification Experience (Essential) Senior financial leadership in a complex organisation (preferably public sector) Proven track record in financial management and delivering value for money Leading multi-disciplinary teams through change Strategic planning and board-level influence Building and managing diverse stakeholder relationships Shaping and delivering strategic direction Promoting operational and professional excellence Knowledge & Understanding (Essential) Deep knowledge of financial control, reporting, and performance management Strong understanding of Managing Public Money and government functional standards Expertise in high-value, high-risk procurement and emerging markets Understanding of commercial, procurement, and economics functions in a public sector context Qualifications Fully qualified accountant (CCAB, CIMA, or equivalent) Essential Evidence of ongoing professional development Essential Skills & Systems Experience Previous Authority Experience Ideally within public sector and complex organisations
Sep 19, 2025
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Job Purpose To provide strategic leadership and management of all financial, commercial, and economic activities within the agency. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) ensures robust financial stewardship, effective governance, and value-for-money decision-making, enabling the organisation to achieve its objectives during a period of significant transformation. Key Responsibilities Lead the Finance, Commercial, and Economics functions, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and government standards. Provide strategic financial guidance to the CEO and Executive Team, supporting spending re-views and fee assessments. Act as: Lead Executive for the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee Full member of the Main Board Accountable Executive for risk management and corporate assurance Chair of the Finance and Investment Committee and Commercial Assurance Panel tment decisions. Ensure timely and accurate delivery of the annual report, accounts, and other statutory re-porting. Person Specification Experience (Essential) Senior financial leadership in a complex organisation (preferably public sector) Proven track record in financial management and delivering value for money Leading multi-disciplinary teams through change Strategic planning and board-level influence Building and managing diverse stakeholder relationships Shaping and delivering strategic direction Promoting operational and professional excellence Knowledge & Understanding (Essential) Deep knowledge of financial control, reporting, and performance management Strong understanding of Managing Public Money and government functional standards Expertise in high-value, high-risk procurement and emerging markets Understanding of commercial, procurement, and economics functions in a public sector context Qualifications Fully qualified accountant (CCAB, CIMA, or equivalent) Essential Evidence of ongoing professional development Essential Skills & Systems Experience Previous Authority Experience Ideally within public sector and complex organisations
Job Purpose: To take direct responsibility for delivering high quality internal audit reviews across the Partnership portfolio. To directly advise on the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control framework to help clients to meet their business objectives and manage the risks facing their organisations. Essential Requirements: As a minimum, qualified Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) or equivalent (level 4) relevant qualification, with significant experience. Must have LA experience Able to prepare draft audit reports to a high quality standard. Experience in and good understanding of the risk-based approach to audit. Experience of assessing internal controls and devising testing strategies. Understanding of the role and responsibilities of a supervisor, including giving and receiving positive feedback and constructive criticism. Able to manage and control audits to professional and quality standards within budgeted deadlines. Confident use of electronic systems, including spreadsheets and electronic working paper software. Ability to analyse and scrutinise complex data sets. Willing and able to receive appropriate training with evidence of continuous training and development since qualification. Enthusiastic and positive approach. Effective communication & interpersonal skills. Able to communicate well with colleagues and customers at all levels. Self-motivated and able to work without close supervision. Smart and professional appearance. Commitment to the provision of a quality service. Commitment to customer care and confidentiality. Prepared to work more than the standard hours when the occasion demands. Ability to work to deadlines. Main Responsibilities: Auditing Direct and lead in the delivery of internal audit reviews to a variety of partners/clients across the South of England. Using a risk-based approach, review risks facing the client and design a programme of work to review, evaluate and test the internal control framework in place to manage the risks. Analyse findings to assess the impact on the risk environment. Form an opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of the control framework currently in place to provide assurance to senior managers, Chief Officers and Members. To negotiate on required actions to address identified weaknesses and agree timescales and responsibilities. Undertake and supervise (where required) the completion of work in the audit certification of grant claims and ensuring compliance with grant instructions. Contribute to the development of the audit practice by designing audit programmes and implementing new approaches to audit work.
Sep 19, 2025
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Job Purpose: To take direct responsibility for delivering high quality internal audit reviews across the Partnership portfolio. To directly advise on the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control framework to help clients to meet their business objectives and manage the risks facing their organisations. Essential Requirements: As a minimum, qualified Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) or equivalent (level 4) relevant qualification, with significant experience. Must have LA experience Able to prepare draft audit reports to a high quality standard. Experience in and good understanding of the risk-based approach to audit. Experience of assessing internal controls and devising testing strategies. Understanding of the role and responsibilities of a supervisor, including giving and receiving positive feedback and constructive criticism. Able to manage and control audits to professional and quality standards within budgeted deadlines. Confident use of electronic systems, including spreadsheets and electronic working paper software. Ability to analyse and scrutinise complex data sets. Willing and able to receive appropriate training with evidence of continuous training and development since qualification. Enthusiastic and positive approach. Effective communication & interpersonal skills. Able to communicate well with colleagues and customers at all levels. Self-motivated and able to work without close supervision. Smart and professional appearance. Commitment to the provision of a quality service. Commitment to customer care and confidentiality. Prepared to work more than the standard hours when the occasion demands. Ability to work to deadlines. Main Responsibilities: Auditing Direct and lead in the delivery of internal audit reviews to a variety of partners/clients across the South of England. Using a risk-based approach, review risks facing the client and design a programme of work to review, evaluate and test the internal control framework in place to manage the risks. Analyse findings to assess the impact on the risk environment. Form an opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of the control framework currently in place to provide assurance to senior managers, Chief Officers and Members. To negotiate on required actions to address identified weaknesses and agree timescales and responsibilities. Undertake and supervise (where required) the completion of work in the audit certification of grant claims and ensuring compliance with grant instructions. Contribute to the development of the audit practice by designing audit programmes and implementing new approaches to audit work.
Overview: We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Portfolio Analyst to join the Enterprise Strategy and National Delivery (ESND) PMO. Reporting directly to the Head of PMO, you will play a key role in supporting senior decision-makers by developing and managing an optimised portfolio of programmes and projects. Key Responsibilities: Analyse project schedules and financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Develop and maintain accurate programme and portfolio plans. Model the impact of changes and provide planning options to support strategic decisions. Produce clear, engaging reports and visualisations for senior stakeholders. Collaborate closely with PMO technical specialists, department heads, and other key stakeholders. Apply a meticulous and proactive approach to data analysis and problem-solving. Adapt to evolving data requirements and business priorities. Essential Skills and Experience: Strong experience in project portfolio analysis, planning, and reporting. Advanced Excel skills (including use of Excel-based tools for analysis). Familiarity with data visualisation tools and techniques. Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a high-performing team. Experience in major programmes or portfolios, ideally in a PMO lead, senior analyst/planner, or senior business analyst role. Excellent attention to detail and a curious, analytical mindset. Desirable Knowledge: Understanding of the Treasury's Five Case Model and Green Book delivery framework. Familiarity with capital project delivery and the RIBA design and construction lifecycle.
Sep 18, 2025
Full time
Overview: We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Portfolio Analyst to join the Enterprise Strategy and National Delivery (ESND) PMO. Reporting directly to the Head of PMO, you will play a key role in supporting senior decision-makers by developing and managing an optimised portfolio of programmes and projects. Key Responsibilities: Analyse project schedules and financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Develop and maintain accurate programme and portfolio plans. Model the impact of changes and provide planning options to support strategic decisions. Produce clear, engaging reports and visualisations for senior stakeholders. Collaborate closely with PMO technical specialists, department heads, and other key stakeholders. Apply a meticulous and proactive approach to data analysis and problem-solving. Adapt to evolving data requirements and business priorities. Essential Skills and Experience: Strong experience in project portfolio analysis, planning, and reporting. Advanced Excel skills (including use of Excel-based tools for analysis). Familiarity with data visualisation tools and techniques. Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a high-performing team. Experience in major programmes or portfolios, ideally in a PMO lead, senior analyst/planner, or senior business analyst role. Excellent attention to detail and a curious, analytical mindset. Desirable Knowledge: Understanding of the Treasury's Five Case Model and Green Book delivery framework. Familiarity with capital project delivery and the RIBA design and construction lifecycle.
The Client: A government department client is looking for a Digital Technical Architect Lead to join them on a 6 month contract. This position will be in London/hybrid. Job Summary: A Lead Technical Architect works with multiple projects or teams on problems that require broad architectural thinking. At this role level, you will be: Working across Digital Product Services managing the strategy for Power Platform and a Centre of Excellence. Supporting the governance of the Centre of Excellence and driving assurance for all Digital Product Services products (Radius, OSS, Nexus, CMP, Protocol etc ) in coordination with the Data Architects, Security Architects, colleagues across Architectural Design Forums and existing team members. Be responsible for leading the technical design of systems and services, justifying and communicating design decisions. Assure other services and system quality, ensuring the technical work fits into the broader strategy for government. Explore the benefits of cross-government alignment. Provide mentoring within teams. Provide leadership to other architects. We are looking for someone with: Deep technical expertise in a range of technical backgrounds ranging from Power Platform, Cloud, M365, Azure, AWS, Networks, Telephony or Digital systems. Experience working with scaled agile frameworks and implementations. A strong preference for the leverage of community integrated market products wherever technical and security considerations allow. Demonstrable ability in technical architecture.
Sep 18, 2025
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The Client: A government department client is looking for a Digital Technical Architect Lead to join them on a 6 month contract. This position will be in London/hybrid. Job Summary: A Lead Technical Architect works with multiple projects or teams on problems that require broad architectural thinking. At this role level, you will be: Working across Digital Product Services managing the strategy for Power Platform and a Centre of Excellence. Supporting the governance of the Centre of Excellence and driving assurance for all Digital Product Services products (Radius, OSS, Nexus, CMP, Protocol etc ) in coordination with the Data Architects, Security Architects, colleagues across Architectural Design Forums and existing team members. Be responsible for leading the technical design of systems and services, justifying and communicating design decisions. Assure other services and system quality, ensuring the technical work fits into the broader strategy for government. Explore the benefits of cross-government alignment. Provide mentoring within teams. Provide leadership to other architects. We are looking for someone with: Deep technical expertise in a range of technical backgrounds ranging from Power Platform, Cloud, M365, Azure, AWS, Networks, Telephony or Digital systems. Experience working with scaled agile frameworks and implementations. A strong preference for the leverage of community integrated market products wherever technical and security considerations allow. Demonstrable ability in technical architecture.
The Client: A government department client is looking for a Power BI Developer to join them on a 6 month contract. This position will be in London. Job Summary: To report directly to the Head of the ESND PMO and work closely with PMO technical and data specialists, Department Heads, other key stakeholders. The role will include: Report and Dashboard Development. Create interactive and visually compelling dashboards and reports. Implement drill-throughs, bookmarks and custom visuals to enhance user experience. Enhance existing reports based on user needs. Data integration and modelling. Access data from various sources (e.g. Excel, SharePoint, Azure) and develop and maintain ETL processes using Power BI and other tools. Design and develop efficient data models using Power BI desktop. Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement. Work closely with business analysts, data engineers and stakeholders to gather requirements. Translate user needs into technical specifications and reporting solutions, creating wireframes/mockups as required. Provide training and support on Power BI usage and best practice. Governance and Security. Implement access control models and manage active permissions. Ensure compliance with data policies and standards. Monitor and report performance. Deployment and Maintenance. Publish reports to Power BI service and manage workspaces. Advise on and set-up, version control and documentation of Power BI solutions. Continuous Improvement. Recommend improvements to existing Power BI solutions and management. Participate in code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions. We are looking for someone who is: A Microsoft Certified Power BI Data Analyst Associate. An expert in development of Power BI solutions, with a high level of proficiency in building reports and dashboards and managing workspaces. Experienced with Power Platform (Power Apps and Power Automate). Experienced in a wide range of data transformation, data modelling and ETL processes and implementing data access controls within reports. Experienced working with multiple data sources including SharePoint, Fabric and Azure. Proven expertise with SQL, measures using DAX, Power Query and M language. Able to apply UX best practices to layout, navigation and visual design. Meticulous in their approach with a very high level of attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency in reports. A team player. An independent worker, but with strong collaboration skills to work closely within a small highly performing team. Proactive with a "can do" problem-solving approach to address data-related challenges and the ability to adapt to changing data requirements and business priorities. Able to think creatively and innovatively to design and create visually appealing and insightful custom reports and unique data presentation solutions. Presenting data in a clear, compelling and user -friendly way.
Sep 17, 2025
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The Client: A government department client is looking for a Power BI Developer to join them on a 6 month contract. This position will be in London. Job Summary: To report directly to the Head of the ESND PMO and work closely with PMO technical and data specialists, Department Heads, other key stakeholders. The role will include: Report and Dashboard Development. Create interactive and visually compelling dashboards and reports. Implement drill-throughs, bookmarks and custom visuals to enhance user experience. Enhance existing reports based on user needs. Data integration and modelling. Access data from various sources (e.g. Excel, SharePoint, Azure) and develop and maintain ETL processes using Power BI and other tools. Design and develop efficient data models using Power BI desktop. Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement. Work closely with business analysts, data engineers and stakeholders to gather requirements. Translate user needs into technical specifications and reporting solutions, creating wireframes/mockups as required. Provide training and support on Power BI usage and best practice. Governance and Security. Implement access control models and manage active permissions. Ensure compliance with data policies and standards. Monitor and report performance. Deployment and Maintenance. Publish reports to Power BI service and manage workspaces. Advise on and set-up, version control and documentation of Power BI solutions. Continuous Improvement. Recommend improvements to existing Power BI solutions and management. Participate in code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions. We are looking for someone who is: A Microsoft Certified Power BI Data Analyst Associate. An expert in development of Power BI solutions, with a high level of proficiency in building reports and dashboards and managing workspaces. Experienced with Power Platform (Power Apps and Power Automate). Experienced in a wide range of data transformation, data modelling and ETL processes and implementing data access controls within reports. Experienced working with multiple data sources including SharePoint, Fabric and Azure. Proven expertise with SQL, measures using DAX, Power Query and M language. Able to apply UX best practices to layout, navigation and visual design. Meticulous in their approach with a very high level of attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency in reports. A team player. An independent worker, but with strong collaboration skills to work closely within a small highly performing team. Proactive with a "can do" problem-solving approach to address data-related challenges and the ability to adapt to changing data requirements and business priorities. Able to think creatively and innovatively to design and create visually appealing and insightful custom reports and unique data presentation solutions. Presenting data in a clear, compelling and user -friendly way.
The Client: A government department client is looking for an OAT Tester to join them on a 5 month contract. This position will be in East Kilbride. Job Summary: Description: Design, develop, and execute OAT test plans and scripts based on operational requirements. Validate system performance under expected load conditions. Ensure backup, recovery, monitoring, and alerting mechanisms are functioning correctly. Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and support teams to ensure readiness for production deployment. Identify and document defects, risks, and operational gaps. Participate in release planning and provide go/no-go recommendations based on test results. Maintain test environments and ensure they reflect production configurations. Support incident and problem management processes during testing phases. Required Skills & Experience: Proven experience in Operational Acceptance Testing or similar roles (e.g., QA, DevOps, Systems Testing). Strong understanding of ITIL processes and operational readiness. Familiarity with system monitoring tools, backup solutions, and disaster recovery procedures. Experience with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) and automation tools. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and documentation abilities.
Sep 17, 2025
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The Client: A government department client is looking for an OAT Tester to join them on a 5 month contract. This position will be in East Kilbride. Job Summary: Description: Design, develop, and execute OAT test plans and scripts based on operational requirements. Validate system performance under expected load conditions. Ensure backup, recovery, monitoring, and alerting mechanisms are functioning correctly. Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and support teams to ensure readiness for production deployment. Identify and document defects, risks, and operational gaps. Participate in release planning and provide go/no-go recommendations based on test results. Maintain test environments and ensure they reflect production configurations. Support incident and problem management processes during testing phases. Required Skills & Experience: Proven experience in Operational Acceptance Testing or similar roles (e.g., QA, DevOps, Systems Testing). Strong understanding of ITIL processes and operational readiness. Familiarity with system monitoring tools, backup solutions, and disaster recovery procedures. Experience with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) and automation tools. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and documentation abilities.
