Government Digital & Data

Location Cardiff, Croydon, Glasgow, Manchester, Sheffield About the job Job summary We are looking to recruit 3 Portfolio Chief Technology Officer (CTO) roles. Two of which will support our Migration and Borders Digital Group, and the remaining role will support our Enterprise Services teams. As a key member of the Home Office Government Digital and Data Profession leadership team, you will play a critical role in providing Government Digital and Data services at the Home Office, supporting vital national infrastructure and Home Office services. Your role will involve supporting a user-base of 35,000+ Home Office users, over 400 public-facing services used by millions, and diverse critical business areas including UK Visa & Immigration, Border Force, HMPO and policing. As a Deputy Director Portfolio CTO, you will be accountable for leading the technical strategy for the Portfolio, and the wider technology professional community. You will provide technical direction for the delivery of government services, leading design, build and management activity across all areas of architecture, infrastructure, security and engineering. You will identify underlying technology requirements to support business platform capability and lead a team of technology specialists to create cutting-edge services. You will be required to build strategic, collaborative and constructive relationships with a growing ecosystem of digital and third-party technology suppliers. This will include championing emerging standards, principles or policies to support with this collaboration. You will identify how technical teams can become leaner by removing unnecessary overheads and advising on how they can deliver more with existing capabilities. Through establishing effective ways of working, you will ensure that we meet our commitments, increasing the certainty of the outcomes we achieve. You will be accountable for ensuring that we deliver to cost and quality standards and managing risks and dependencies across multiple teams. We are looking for someone who is strategic and forward thinking in terms of how we engage with the business, use technology and achieve our long-term goals. You will strive to deliver better outcomes and value for money by encouraging and embedding a culture of continuous improvement within the portfolio and across wider technology teams. As a leader within Home Office Government Digital and Data Profession and the Portfolio, you will inspire others and establish a team and a culture that individuals feel proud to be apart of. Job description For full details of all three roles, please see the Candidate Pack on the Civil Service website. Person specification Essential Criteria The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience of: Providing clear technical leadership and authority across technology, platforms and architecture within a large, complex organisation. Setting and owning enterprise-level technology and platform direction, translating organisational goals into coherent strategy, priorities and investment decisions. Leading and influencing across a matrixed, federated organisation, building trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels (including senior leaders and non-technical audiences). Understanding cyber security, risk management and assurance in a highly regulated enterprise context, and assessing and clearly articulating technical risk and architectural maturity to senior stakeholders. Embedding architecture governance, standards and assurance into business-as-usual delivery to improve consistency, quality and pace. Driving innovation and continuous improvement to increase the efficiency, resilience and value for money of platform and technology services. Desirable Criteria It would also be desirable to demonstrate experience of: Operating at executive or senior leadership level within a large or highly regulated organisation, including managing substantial technology investment and making value for money decisions across complex portfolios. Leading significant technology, platform, or digital transformation at scale, including modernisation of legacy and mission critical systems, using modern product led and Agile approaches. Driving cross portfolio collaboration, convergence or reuse of platforms, services, or standards in a multi team environment, with accountability for delivering and operating live services/products that meet user needs and performance expectations. Interested? Apply via Civil Service Jobs for full role details.

Locations: Bristol, Swansea, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham, Birmingham or Yeading As a Lead Enterprise Architect , you'll help set the strategic direction for DVSA's business and digital capabilities, influencing how services, technology, processes and operating models evolve together. This is a senior, visible role within DVSA's Architecture Management Office , working alongside Lead Enterprise, Technical and Solution Architects. What you'll be doing In this leadership role, you'll: Define and guide enterprise level architecture across business and digital capabilities Design and communicate high level structures that shape future services, processes, organisations and operating models Support new digital transformation initiatives, including business case development Help teams turn strategy into clear, actionable architectural roadmaps Assess societal, policy and industry trends, and ensure DVSA's architecture is ready for what's next Work beyond organisational boundaries to inform policies, strategies and standards Anticipate policy change and build architectural resilience into the organisation Coach and support others to recognise and respond to emerging trends What you'll bring You may be a strong fit if you have experience: Leading and embedding enterprise wide architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, Zachman) Shaping and delivering large scale transformation initiatives , including cloud based environments Developing strategic visions and roadmaps that simplify complex scenarios Operating architecture governance and assurance processes Working confidently with senior leaders and decision makers Communicating complex concepts clearly and persuasively Apply now View the full job description and apply via Civil Service Jobs

Locations: Darlington, London or Salford Improve the quality and reliability of digital services that support major UK infrastructure programmes. This Senior QA Engineer opportunity sits within Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK), playing a key role in ensuring stable, high-performing services across government. Why this role stands out Shape quality standards and testing strategy across digital products Work across data, software, and service delivery environments Influence decisions at programme and executive level Play a key role in maintaining reliable public services Join a growing team focused on continuous improvement What you'll be doing Defining and setting QA standards across teams Designing and delivering manual and automated testing strategies Managing defects and working closely with developers Providing insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders Supporting continuous improvement across the development lifecycle Leading and developing team members Technology and tools you'll use Selenium, JUnit, TestNG SQL and Python Jira, Azure DevOps, TestRail Postman, Swagger CI/CD tools This role could be a strong fit if experience includes: Leading QA or test strategy in digital environments Manual and automated testing across complex systems Working in Agile or Scrum teams Collaborating with a range of stakeholders Using modern QA tools and CI/CD pipelines Apply now View the full job description and apply via Civil Service Jobs

Location: London Help design the systems and technology that support the UK's national security. This Solution Architect opportunity sits within MI6 (Secret Intelligence Service), working on complex, high-impact products that support intelligence operations and decision-making at the highest level. Why this role stands out Work on unique and highly complex technology challenges Design solutions that support national security and global operations Operate in a data- and technology-driven environment Be part of multidisciplinary teams delivering critical capabilities Work on systems you won't encounter anywhere else What you'll be doing Designing and shaping technical solutions for complex products and systems Defining architecture and technology roadmaps Balancing user needs with cost, risk, quality and delivery timelines Managing and mitigating technology risks across the product lifecycle Supporting integration across systems and ensuring coherence across products Leading and guiding technical design decisions within teams This role could be a strong fit if experience includes: Solution architecture or senior technical design roles Delivering complex systems or product-based solutions Applying enterprise or domain architecture frameworks Influencing stakeholders and making trade-offs across requirements Leading or mentoring technical teams Interested? This partner post gives you the overview. Click through to the full Civil Service Jobs advert to see full details and apply.

Locations: Bristol, Darlington, Nottingham, Coventry, London, Sheffield, Manchester Use data engineering to support better outcomes for children, learners and educators across the UK. Join the Department for Education (DfE) Data Directorate and help build the data systems that inform decisions across government, the education sector and beyond. What you'll be working on Designing and delivering data solutions that support national education services Building data products used across government, schools and the wider sector Working with modern cloud technologies to transform how data is used and shared Supporting better decision-making through high-quality, reliable data What you'll be doing Developing end-to-end data solutions in a complex environment Translating user needs into robust, production-ready data pipelines Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams using Agile and DevOps practices Troubleshooting data issues and improving quality Contributing to knowledge sharing and innovation across the data community What you'll bring Experience building data solutions on cloud platforms (Azure, AWS or GCP) Strong skills in tools such as SQL, Python or Apache Spark Understanding of data architecture (data warehouses, lakehouses) Experience working in Agile/DevOps environments A proactive mindset and willingness to improve how things are done Important to know Numerical and verbal tests form part of the application process Test deadline is 2 working days before the closing date Apply now View the full job description and apply via Civil Service Jobs

Location: Bristol, London or Manchester This Senior Data Architect role sits within the Government Digital Service (GDS), working on major cross-government programmes to unlock the value of public sector data and transform how it's used across the UK. What you'll be doing Designing and shaping data architecture for complex, cross-government programmes Defining standards for data, APIs and technical design Developing patterns to make data AI-ready and secu Exploring new approaches to enable data sharing while protecting privacy Working in multidisciplinary teams to deliver scalable, usable solutions Who this role could suit This role could be a strong fit if experience includes: Designing data architecture in complex or large-scale environments Data modelling and establishing enterprise data standards Balancing data access with security and governance requirements Working with stakeholders to enable data-driven decision making Interest in emerging technologies such as AI and privacy-enhancing tech Interested? This partner post gives you the overview. Click through to the full Civil Service Jobs advert to see full details and apply.

Location: Swansea This Lead Data Engineer role sits within DVLA's data platform team, working on modern, large-scale data systems that drive better decisions, insights and digital services. Why this role stands out Lead engineering for high-impact data products across DVLA Work with modern technologies including Databricks, Spark, and lakehouse architectures Shape standards and best practice across a growing data function Collaborate with product teams, analysts and data scientists Play a key role in improving digital services at national scale What you'll be doing Leading the design and build of data pipelines and data products Developing robust data models and integrations across systems Ensuring data is processed efficiently for analytics and business intelligence Driving best practice and standards across data engineering teams Supporting performance optimisation and balancing cost, scalability and reliability Working across teams to enable reuse of data and improve delivery Who this role could suit This role could be a strong fit if experience includes: Leading data engineering or data platform delivery Strong SQL and Python development skills Experience with big data technologies (e.g. Spark, Databricks ) Data modelling, warehousing and large-scale data processing Mentoring teams and setting engineering standards Interested? This partner post gives you the overview. Click through to the full Civil Service Jobs advert to see full details and apply.

Location: Manchester This Data Analyst role sits in the Portfolio Planning & Performance Unit at the centre of GDS Digital Products. The team provides strategic insight to senior leaders, helping prioritise delivery and assure performance as GDS works towards an ambitious roadmap up to 2030. What you'll be doing Analysing strategic and operational data to understand performance, progress and impact Creating visualisations and insight that help leaders make informed, prioritised decisions Working closely with operations and delivery teams to improve data quality and consistency Helping shape how operational data is captured and used across the organisation Building reporting that is automated, reliable and secure Sharing insight clearly across teams and contributing to a performance/data community of practice Tools & approach (what you'll use) Data modelling and/or reporting automation Visualisation tools such as Power BI (or similar) Clear storytelling to turn analysis into actionable insight Who this role could suit This could be a strong fit if experience includes: Delivering data analysis in an analyst role and working with complex datasets Communicating insights clearly to a range of stakeholders Building dashboards or automated reporting and improving data reliability Working confidently across teams in a fast-paced environment Interested? This partner post gives you the overview. Click through to the full Civil Service Jobs advert to see full details and apply.

Location: London This Lead Data Engineer role sits within MI6, working on mission-focused AI initiatives, designing and delivering the data systems that enable complex decision-making in a fast-moving, high-impact environment. What you'll be doing Leading the design and build of secure, scalable data pipelines Ensuring data is onboarded, processed and used safely and effectively Working across teams to integrate new data sources and AI capabilities Translating complex requirements into practical, high-impact solutions Supporting the use of AI and LLM workflows , including governance and ethics Driving best practice and contributing to the wider engineering community Who this role could suit This role could be a strong fit if experience includes: Leading data engineering or technical delivery in complex environments Building pipelines and working with Python-based data ecosystems Working with large-scale or sensitive datasets Applying modern AI or LLM-enabled approaches Mentoring or leading engineers and influencing technical direction Interested? This partner post gives you the overview. Click through to the full Civil Service Jobs advert to see full details and apply.

Location: London This Senior Data Engineer role sits within MI6, working in mission-focused teams to bring Artificial Intelligence into critical areas, supporting complex intelligence and national security work. What you'll be doing Building and maintaining scalable data pipelines and models Working with sensitive data, ensuring secure and ethical handling Supporting the deployment of AI models and integrating APIs Turning complex technical ideas into practical, reliable tools Contributing to engineering best practices and knowledge sharing Experimenting with new tools to keep capabilities cutting-edge Who this role could suit This role could be a strong fit if experience includes: Building data pipelines and working with Python-based ecosystems Data modelling and working with complex datasets Applying modern AI or machine learning workflows Communicating technical ideas to different audiences Working in fast-moving, problem-solving environments Interested? This partner post gives you the overview. Click through to the full Civil Service Jobs advert to see full details and apply.

Location: Bristol, Swansea, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham, Birmingham, Yeading About the role As a Senior Data Architect, you'll play a critical role in shaping how data is structured, governed, and used across the agency. You'll help unlock the full value of data, ensuring it is accessible, reliable, and supports better decision-making across DVSA. Working closely with senior leaders and multidisciplinary teams, you'll influence the way data is managed across the organisation and help build strong foundations for the future. What you'll be doing Defining data architecture frameworks, standards, and best practices across DVSA Designing and developing a data catalogue to improve visibility and access to data Translating business needs into clear data requirements and data flows Supporting the development of DVSA's data strategy and roadmap Driving improvements in data quality, measurement, and governance Collaborating with architects and technical teams to deliver joined-up solutions Identifying key data assets and ensuring they are fit for purpose and usable What we're looking for Strong experience in data architecture (including data modelling, metadata, and governance) Ability to use data to drive innovation, improvement, and organisational change Experience developing or influencing data strategy and policy Confident working across teams and engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders A proactive mindset with a focus on delivering meaningful, lasting impact Interested? This partner post gives you a quick overview Click through to the full Civil Service Jobs advert to find out more and apply.

Location: Remote working (anywhere in the UK) If you're passionate about building scalable platforms, driving DevOps culture, and leading teams to deliver faster and smarter, this is your chance to do it at national scale. Join Companies House and play a key role in powering the infrastructure behind essential UK services. You'll help teams deploy with confidence, improve reliability, and continuously evolve how digital services are delivered. About the role As a Lead Infrastructure Engineer (Platform/DevOps), you'll lead the design, build and continuous improvement of platform infrastructure across Companies House. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll shape how infrastructure is delivered, embed DevOps best practice, and support teams to build and run services reliably at scale. You'll work closely with engineers, architects and stakeholders to create robust, secure and scalable solutions, while leading technical workstreams and supporting colleagues across the organisation. Flexible working is at the heart of this role, with remote options available across the UK and a strong focus on work-life balance. What you'll be doing Lead the delivery of platform infrastructure and tooling to support continuous delivery Build, maintain and improve cloud-based infrastructure and services Work closely with delivery teams to support environments, configurations and CI/CD pipelines Turn technical designs into practical, scalable solutions alongside architects and stakeholders Develop and manage infrastructure as code and automated deployment pipelines Drive best practice across DevOps, improving reliability, performance and security Support and mentor engineers, helping solve complex technical challenges Lead technical workstreams and ensure alignment with organisational goals Identify and explore emerging technologies to continuously improve services Contribute to a strong, collaborative engineering culture What we're looking for Expert knowledge in: Terraform and cloud technologies (ideally AWS) CI/CD tooling (e.g. Concourse) Strong experience in: GitHub (version control) Containerisation (Docker) Unix/Linux environments You may also bring experience in: DevOps programming (Java, NodeJS, Python) Cloud security and DevSecOps practices (IAM, encryption, MFA, compliance) Testing infrastructure and frameworks (e.g. Selenium, Playwright, BrowserStack) Interested? This partner post gives you a quick overview Click through to the full Civil Service Jobs advert to find out more and apply.

Location: Bristol or Manchester This is a unique opportunity to join the Government Digital Service (GDS) and work on data.gov.uk , the UK's central hub for open data. You'll play a key role in transforming how data is shared, accessed and understood, helping improve transparency, innovation and public services across the UK. At GDS, your work has real impact. You'll collaborate with some of the most skilled digital professionals in government, solving complex challenges and delivering meaningful change at a national scale. About the role As a Content Designer for data.gov.uk, you'll shape how users find, understand and interact with public sector data. This is a hands-on, user-centred role where you'll design and deliver clear, accessible content that supports a wide range of users, from policymakers to developers to the general public. You'll be part of an agile, multidisciplinary team working to modernise data.gov.uk into a more reliable, accessible and user-focused platform. Using research, insights and continuous feedback, you'll help ensure content meets user needs while supporting wider government priorities around transparency, data reuse and innovation. What you'll be doing Design and deliver user-centred content that is clear, accessible and easy to understand Use data, analytics and user research to inform content decisions and improvements Work across the full delivery lifecycle, from discovery through to live service and iteration Collaborate closely with user researchers, designers, developers and product managers Support end-to-end user journeys , ensuring content aligns with service outcomes Create and manage content artefacts such as user stories, content plans and prototypes Ensure content meets GOV.UK standards , accessibility requirements and quality expectations Work with policy, legal and delivery stakeholders to balance user needs and requirements Contribute to the wider content design community across GDS and government What we're looking for Strong experience in: Writing, editing and publishing digital content in a user-centred way Using content management systems and structured publishing processes Using analytics, user research and feedback to continuously improve content Experience of: Working in agile environments , managing multiple priorities and adapting to change Collaborating with stakeholders and tailoring communication to different audiences Explaining decisions clearly using evidence and user insight Interested? This partner post gives you a quick overview Click through to the full Civil Service Jobs advert to find out more and apply.

Location: Newport Join the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) and help shape the systems that support businesses, creators and innovators across the UK and beyond. This is a brilliant opportunity to work on enterprise-scale data services , driving improvements that keep systems reliable, scalable and ready for the future. You'll be part of a forward-thinking Digital, Data and Technology team, working with modern tools and approaches to deliver high-quality services that make a real difference. About the role As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing, building and improving IPO's data infrastructure. Working within a multidisciplinary delivery team, you'll develop robust data services and solutions that support both internal teams and external users. This is a hands-on technical role where you'll build and optimise data pipelines, support cloud-based platforms, and help ensure data is accessible, reliable and reusable across the organisation. You'll also have the opportunity to explore new technologies and contribute to building a strong, modern data engineering capability. The role follows a hybrid working model, with time split between home working and the Newport office. What you'll be doing Lead and deliver data enhancements , using the team's tools and expertise to drive improvements Build, own and maintain data pipelines and data engineering solutions Develop and optimise ETL processes to improve performance and efficiency Support integration of data across internal and external systems Work closely with Data Management and Business Intelligence teams to improve data access and usability Collaborate with stakeholders to understand user needs and shape data solutions Apply data engineering approaches to solve complex business challenges Support the organisation's wider vision for how data is used across IPO Contribute to building a high-performing data engineering capability What we're looking for Strong experience with: Azure Data Factory (ADF), Databricks, Python and other data tools Designing, coding, testing and documenting programs or scripts Data cleansing, preparation and transformation Knowledge of: Designing scalable, future-proof data solutions Data platforms, pipelines and integration Experience of: Delivering technical solutions as part of large or complex projects Working in Agile environments (e.g. Scrum) Applying DevOps principles in data engineering Using Azure DevOps or similar tooling Interested? This partner post gives you a quick overview Click through to the full Civil Service Jobs advert to find out more and apply.

Location: Bristol, London, Manchester The Government Digital Service (GDS) is looking for a Cyber Security Governance and Risk Management Principal to lead security assurance across critical national digital infrastructure. About the role You'll join GDS, the digital centre of government, working at the heart of services like GOV.UK and One Login. In this role, you will: Lead cyber risk and security assurance across major digital services Work across teams delivering services in alpha, beta and live phases Influence how security is embedded across government digital delivery Support a strong "secure by design" culture across the organisation What you'll be doing You'll play a key role in protecting and strengthening government digital services, including: Leading cyber and information security risk management and assurance Conducting security assessments and IT Health Checks across services Ensuring SaaS and cloud solutions meet NCSC security principles Facilitating security working groups across delivery stages Producing formal risk assessments and risk treatment plans (RTPs) Advising on secure by design practices , including AI and secure coding Supporting incident management and live service security improvements Delivering risk briefings to senior leaders , with clear recommendations Mentoring teams and building capability across security practices Promoting a positive, collaborative security culture What we're looking for We're looking for an experienced cyber security professional who can operate at a senior level: Strong experience delivering cyber risk assessments and assurance Deep understanding of threat modelling, cloud security and SaaS environments Experience applying security standards and regulatory frameworks Confident working in complex, fast-paced digital environments Strong stakeholder engagement, able to influence senior leaders Excellent communication skills, translating complex risks into clear actions Experience mentoring, coaching or building team capability Ability to assess risks across emerging technologies (AI, cloud, SaaS) Commitment to continuous learning and best practice sharing Interested? This partner post gives you a quick overview Click through to the full Civil Service Jobs advert to find out more and apply.

Location: Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, London The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) are hiring Lead Data Engineers to play a key role in strengthening the UK's health security systems. About the role You'll be part of UKHSA's Data Engineering and Enablement Division within the Digital and Data Directorate. In this role, you will: Design and build modern data platforms supporting national health security Work end to end - from stakeholder engagement through to production delivery Help shape and improve engineering standards across the team Act as a technical lead, supporting and guiding others What you'll be doing You'll be focused on building scalable, secure and high-performing data solutions, including: Designing and delivering ETL/ELT pipelines across multiple data sources Building data orchestration and curated data marts for analytics and insight Re using and extending platform capabilities to deliver efficient solutions Working in agile, multi-disciplinary teams using DevSecOps practices Leading on design, development, testing and deployment of data products What we're looking for We're interested in engineers who bring strong technical expertise and thrive in collaborative environments: Strong Python experience (Pandas, clean code, testing standards) Experience building large scale data pipelines using Spark Hands on experience with AWS services (Glue, Lambda, Step Functions, S3) Strong SQL and data warehousing experience Experience with GitHub workflows and CI/CD pipelines Ability to collaborate effectively and solve complex data challenges Interested? This partner post gives you a quick overview Click through to the full Civil Service Jobs advert to find out more and apply.

Location: Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, London Shape the digital products that protect the nation's health. UKHSA is looking for a Senior Product Manager to lead delivery across critical platforms, turning data into insight and services that make a real-world impact. About the role You'll join UKHSA's Digital Development and Operations Team , part of the Chief Data Officer (CDO) Group. In this role, you will: Lead one or two multi-disciplinary product squads Shape product strategy within a wider portfolio of work Work closely with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders across the organisation Drive delivery of services aligned to Digital Service Standards What you'll be doing You'll take ownership of product delivery from strategy through to execution: Defining product vision, strategy and roadmap Managing and prioritising the product backlog to maximise value Working with users and stakeholders to set priorities across platforms Leading delivery of both new products and improvements to existing services Using user research and data to inform product decisions Translating complex user needs into clear product outcomes Collaborating across agile teams to deliver high-quality digital services Championing digital and agile ways of working across the organisation What we're looking for We're looking for a confident product leader who can work at pace and influence at all levels: Experience delivering products aligned to Digital Service Standards Strong stakeholder engagement , including gaining senior buy-in Solid experience working in agile environments A user-focused mindset, using insight to prioritise effectively Experience managing products across the full lifecycle Understanding of operational delivery and live service management Ability to identify problems and lead solutions Experience defining and measuring product outcomes and success Strong product leadership, with a focus on value, strategy and outcomes Interested? This partner post gives you a quick overview Click through to the full Civil Service Jobs advert to find out more and apply.

Location: Southampton The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is hiring a Lead Service Transition Manager to ensure vital digital services are successfully delivered into live operational environments. This is a senior role where your work will support systems that protect lives, ships and the environment, making sure services are reliable, resilient and ready when they're needed most. About the role You'll take ownership of service transition across a complex portfolio of projects, ensuring new and updated systems are introduced smoothly into live environments. Working across teams and stakeholders, you'll play a key role in maintaining service reliability while driving continuous improvement in how services are delivered. What you'll be doing Leading the transition of new and updated services into live environments Defining and managing service transition processes, policies and plans Ensuring services are fully ready for operational use with minimal disruption Overseeing multiple projects and managing dependencies and risks Leading collaboration across teams to align delivery with operational needs Managing and developing the Service Transition team Driving continuous improvement in service delivery and transition practices Supporting a modern, agile approach to service transition What we're looking for Experience leading service transition or change delivery in complex environments Strong knowledge of service transition frameworks and practices Proven ability to manage risk and ensure smooth delivery into live services Experience working across Agile, Waterfall or hybrid delivery models Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Experience leading and developing teams Interested? This partner post gives you a quick overview Click through to the full Civil Service Jobs advert to find out more and apply.

Location: National (UK wide) Working within the Office of the Chief Technology Officer, you'll play a key role in driving technical direction across a complex and high impact environment. About the role You'll operate at a senior level, bringing together technology, people and strategy to shape how services are designed and delivered across the organisation. This is a leadership role where you'll see the bigger picture, influencing decisions, guiding teams, and ensuring services are built to last, scale and deliver value. What you'll be doing Setting and shaping technical strategy and architecture direction across services Designing and assuring secure, scalable, cloud-first solutions Working with senior stakeholders to guide decision-making and challenge constructively Leading collaboration across teams to align technology with business outcomes Mentoring and developing architects and engineering leaders Driving best practice in Agile, DevOps and modern engineering approaches Supporting digital transformation through clear technical vision and leadership Managing complexity across systems, suppliers and stakeholders What we're looking for Strong experience in technical or enterprise architecture (software or infrastructure) Ability to communicate complex technical ideas clearly to a range of audiences Proven experience influencing senior stakeholders and building trusted relationships A broad understanding of modern technologies (e.g. cloud, APIs, microservices) Experience championing Agile, DevOps and engineering best practices Ability to see the big picture across complex systems and services A collaborative leader who supports teams and drives positive change Interested? This partner post gives you a quick overview Click through to the full Civil Service Jobs advert to find out more and apply.

Location : Leeds Join Justice Digital, Data and Science as a Senior Data Scientist and help turn complex data into tools and insights that support frontline services, inform policy, and improve outcomes across the justice system. About the role You'll be part of a collaborative and growing data science community, working on high-impact projects that influence how decisions are made across justice services. From predictive modelling to machine learning and AI, your work will help turn complex and fragmented data into actionable insight. You'll work in multidisciplinary teams to design, build and deploy data science solutions, supporting everything from operational tools for frontline staff to large-scale analytical products used across government. What you'll be doing Building and deploying data science solutions using techniques like machine learning, NLP and statistical modelling Working in multidisciplinary teams to take ideas from concept to live service Turning complex datasets into practical tools and actionable insight Communicating findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Supporting the development and delivery of data products used across the justice system Collaborating with other data scientists using modern practices (e.g. version control, shared code) Helping shape projects and contribute to the direction of technical work Coaching and supporting junior data scientists What we're looking for Experience applying data science techniques (e.g. machine learning, statistical modelling, language models ) Strong foundation in probability and statistics Ability to write high-quality code in Python (or similar, with willingness to learn Python) Experience working with data (e.g. data manipulation, SQL ) Ability to communicate complex analysis clearly Proactive approach, able to identify opportunities and take initiative Interested? This partner post gives you a quick overview Click through to the full Civil Service Jobs advert to find out more and apply.