hackajob is collaborating with Ordnance Survey to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Engineer Full Time £43,918 to £51,238 OSHQ Southampton Hybrid working Join Ordnance Survey - Shape the future of location data Ordnance Survey is the national mapping agency for Great Britain, and we're transforming how the world uses location data. Our digital services, data pipelines and platforms support governments, businesses and developers every day. To keep innovating, we're looking for an experienced Engineer to help us build secure, scalable and high-quality software that makes a real difference. About the role As an Engineer, you will design, build and maintain software components that underpin Ordnance Survey's products and services, working in an iterative, agile delivery environment. You will contribute hands-on engineering expertise while helping to improve how software is designed, delivered and operated across the team. You will develop software components and modules involved in product generation, along with the supporting infrastructure they rely on. The role requires a DevSecOps mindset, combining sound software engineering, infrastructure awareness and security by design to deliver reliable, well tested and maintainable solutions. You will be expected to take responsibility for the services you build through to production, supporting their operation and helping identify and resolve issues as they arise. Alongside delivery, you will collaborate closely with other engineers and contribute to improving the team's capability in Scala, Databricks and secure engineering practices. What you'll do Build and maintain software components using modern engineering and iterative delivery practices. Provide expert software development and configuration in your technical area. Understand, apply and advocate engineering best practices, industry patterns and solutions. Ensure software is secure, reliable and thoroughly tested. Support and operate the services you create, helping identify and resolve production issues. Work collaboratively within agile, cross functional delivery teams. In this role, you will: Provide technical skills to continuously improve engineering capability across all stages of the engineering lifecycle. Develop infrastructure, coordinating with project management, geospatial engineers, data scientists and testers to ensure successful outcomes. Promote and actively share best practices across teams to drive consistency and quality. Operate and support the production services you build, finding opportunities to improve robustness, resilience and overall system stability. About You We're looking for someone who can build high-quality systems. You'll work with team members and stakeholders, developing and implementing best practices regarding infrastructure and DevOps You will have experience in: Building, deploying, testing, debugging, scaling, and monitoring secure systems Clear communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and nontechnical stakeholders. Developing modules for use on Databricks as well as data access manager Automated Access and Security Management Key Responsibilities Developing and maintaining production infrastructure Driving improvements in engineering techniques to increase performance of the system and the team Technical skills we're looking for Azure DevOps and Azure Cloud Services (Entra, Batch, ADLS) Azure Infrastructure as code Data Pipeline tooling (Databricks (with Unity Catalog / Airtable / Spark / ADF etc) experience Experience with Scala, Bicep, Python, PowerShell The Rewards We want you to love what you do and feel supported to do your best work. Our benefits include: Competitive salary and pension (OS contribute up to 12.07%) Performance related bonus (where applicable) 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service) Enhanced family leave, including paid partner leave Hybrid and flexible working options Learning and development support, coaching and mentoring Free subscription to OS Maps and access to wellbeing support Volunteering leave and matched fundraising Location We embrace a hybrid working model at OS, because we believe in flexibility and balance. You'll be based at our fantastic HQ in Southampton, Hampshire, where you'll spend 50% of your working week collaborating face-to-face with colleagues. It's all about combining the best of both worlds connection and autonomy to help you thrive. Security OS conducts pre-employment checks for anyone made an offer of employment, including identity, right to work, employment history and criminal record checks (via Disclosure & Barring Services (DBS). Closing date: Tuesday 21 July 2026 at 23:59pm Interviews are scheduled to take place from MS Teams or in person at Ordnance Survey Head office . We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that people may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during the application process. Research indicates that women, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community members, neurodiverse individuals, and people from ethnic minority backgrounds often hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Ordnance Survey, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace where everyone can thrive. If you're enthusiastic about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly match every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the ideal candidate for this or other roles within Ordnance Survey. Skills required for this role: Analysis, Computer Coding, Computer Programming, Delivery Methodologies, Software Components, Software Development, Software Engineering, Technical Support, Testing
Jul 09, 2026
Full time
hackajob is collaborating with Ordnance Survey to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Engineer Full Time £43,918 to £51,238 OSHQ Southampton Hybrid working Join Ordnance Survey - Shape the future of location data Ordnance Survey is the national mapping agency for Great Britain, and we're transforming how the world uses location data. Our digital services, data pipelines and platforms support governments, businesses and developers every day. To keep innovating, we're looking for an experienced Engineer to help us build secure, scalable and high-quality software that makes a real difference. About the role As an Engineer, you will design, build and maintain software components that underpin Ordnance Survey's products and services, working in an iterative, agile delivery environment. You will contribute hands-on engineering expertise while helping to improve how software is designed, delivered and operated across the team. You will develop software components and modules involved in product generation, along with the supporting infrastructure they rely on. The role requires a DevSecOps mindset, combining sound software engineering, infrastructure awareness and security by design to deliver reliable, well tested and maintainable solutions. You will be expected to take responsibility for the services you build through to production, supporting their operation and helping identify and resolve issues as they arise. Alongside delivery, you will collaborate closely with other engineers and contribute to improving the team's capability in Scala, Databricks and secure engineering practices. What you'll do Build and maintain software components using modern engineering and iterative delivery practices. Provide expert software development and configuration in your technical area. Understand, apply and advocate engineering best practices, industry patterns and solutions. Ensure software is secure, reliable and thoroughly tested. Support and operate the services you create, helping identify and resolve production issues. Work collaboratively within agile, cross functional delivery teams. In this role, you will: Provide technical skills to continuously improve engineering capability across all stages of the engineering lifecycle. Develop infrastructure, coordinating with project management, geospatial engineers, data scientists and testers to ensure successful outcomes. Promote and actively share best practices across teams to drive consistency and quality. Operate and support the production services you build, finding opportunities to improve robustness, resilience and overall system stability. About You We're looking for someone who can build high-quality systems. You'll work with team members and stakeholders, developing and implementing best practices regarding infrastructure and DevOps You will have experience in: Building, deploying, testing, debugging, scaling, and monitoring secure systems Clear communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and nontechnical stakeholders. Developing modules for use on Databricks as well as data access manager Automated Access and Security Management Key Responsibilities Developing and maintaining production infrastructure Driving improvements in engineering techniques to increase performance of the system and the team Technical skills we're looking for Azure DevOps and Azure Cloud Services (Entra, Batch, ADLS) Azure Infrastructure as code Data Pipeline tooling (Databricks (with Unity Catalog / Airtable / Spark / ADF etc) experience Experience with Scala, Bicep, Python, PowerShell The Rewards We want you to love what you do and feel supported to do your best work. Our benefits include: Competitive salary and pension (OS contribute up to 12.07%) Performance related bonus (where applicable) 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service) Enhanced family leave, including paid partner leave Hybrid and flexible working options Learning and development support, coaching and mentoring Free subscription to OS Maps and access to wellbeing support Volunteering leave and matched fundraising Location We embrace a hybrid working model at OS, because we believe in flexibility and balance. You'll be based at our fantastic HQ in Southampton, Hampshire, where you'll spend 50% of your working week collaborating face-to-face with colleagues. It's all about combining the best of both worlds connection and autonomy to help you thrive. Security OS conducts pre-employment checks for anyone made an offer of employment, including identity, right to work, employment history and criminal record checks (via Disclosure & Barring Services (DBS). Closing date: Tuesday 21 July 2026 at 23:59pm Interviews are scheduled to take place from MS Teams or in person at Ordnance Survey Head office . We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that people may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during the application process. Research indicates that women, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community members, neurodiverse individuals, and people from ethnic minority backgrounds often hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Ordnance Survey, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace where everyone can thrive. If you're enthusiastic about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly match every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the ideal candidate for this or other roles within Ordnance Survey. Skills required for this role: Analysis, Computer Coding, Computer Programming, Delivery Methodologies, Software Components, Software Development, Software Engineering, Technical Support, Testing
Chief Impact OfficerSkip to main contentCookies are files saved on your phone, tablet or computer when you visit a website. They store information about how you use the website, such as the pages you visit. We use some essential cookies to make this website work. We'd like to set additional cookies to understand how you use Ordnance Survey's websites and applications, remember your settings and improve our services. We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.For more information visit our Cookies page Impact Officer page is loaded Chief Impact OfficerApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Southampton, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR002973 Chief Impact Officer Executive Leadership Team Ordnance Survey Southampton Head Office Shape the future impact of Britain's national mapping service. Ordnance Survey (OS) is one of the world's leading geospatial organisations, playing a critical role in supporting government, public services and the wider economy. As we accelerate our contribution to the UK's digital transformation agenda, we are seeking an exceptional Chief Impact Officer to join our Executive Leadership Team.This is a unique opportunity to operate at the highest levels of leadership, shaping how OS delivers measurable societal, economic and national value through the power of location data. The role As Chief Impact Officer, you will maximise the reach, influence and impact of OS across the UK Public Sector. You will define and lead a clear impact strategy that strengthens OS's role at the centre of government priorities, from growth and housing to infrastructure and national resilience.As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will play a pivotal role in setting enterprise direction, influencing policy, and elevating OS's reputation as a trusted, insight led partner both nationally and internationally. Key Responsibilities Executive Leadership - Act as a full member of the Executive Leadership Team, shaping strategy, decision making and organisational performance. Strengthen OS's external leadership voice, presence and influence across government and beyond. Impact & Public Sector Strategy - Define and deliver a clear Public Sector impact strategy, with the aim of accelerating adoption of OS data, products and services. Working with Product leadership to ensure OS capabilities are aligned to national priorities including economic growth, housing and infrastructure. Impact Measurement & Insight - Establish a robust framework to evidence and articulate OS's societal and economic value. Bring authoritative geospatial insight to inform policy, decision-making and public discourse. Reach, Adoption & Partnerships - Expand OS's reach and influence across government and public services. Lead and sponsor high-impact strategic partnerships (e.g. defence, infrastructure), positioning OS as a trusted partner. Cross-Organisational Leadership - Work closely with Customer, Product, Data and Technology leaders to embed impact into strategy, investment and delivery. Crucially to work seamlessly with the Customer Public sector team to expand their market reach. Represent OS nationally and internationally, enhancing its reputation as a world-leading geospatial organisation. Innovation & Ecosystem - Lead Geovation, ensuring it delivers maximum impact as OS's innovation and accelerator capability. Identify opportunities to scale its reach and broaden its role across Great Britain. Communications & Reputation - Provide executive leadership for corporate communications, PR and thought leadership. Ensure a clear, consistent and authoritative OS narrative aligned to strategic priorities. Lead proactive engagement on high profile or sensitive issues. About You You are an accomplished executive leader with the credibility, presence and strategic capability to operate at the most senior levels of government and industry. You will bring Significant executive level leadership experience at ELT, Board or equivalent level within or alongside the UK Public Sector Deep understanding of UK government systems, policy making and delivery landscapes A proven track record of delivering measurable, system level impact across complex, multi stakeholder environments Experience leading or partnering across innovation, communications, partnerships or reputation critical functions A strong external profile, with the confidence to represent an organisation in senior forums, media and international settings Exceptional strategic thinking, influencing and communication skills, with the ability to translate complexity into compelling, actionable insight Why Join Ordnance Survey? At OS, your work has real world impact. From enabling better public services to shaping national infrastructure and supporting economic growth, you will be part of an organisation with a clear purpose and a powerful platform.As Chief Impact Officer, you won't just shape OS's future you will help shape the future of place, data and public value across Great Britain. The rewards We want you to love what you do and feel supported to do your best work. The package will include: Competitive salary c.£170k and pension (OS contributes up to 12.07%) Annual performance bonus of up to 20% 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service) Life assurance and other health & wellbeing benefits Enhanced family leave, including paid partner leave Learning, development, and career support Security & eligibility OS conducts pre-employment checks for anyone made an offer of employment, including identity, right to work, employment history and criminal record checks (via Disclosure & Barring Services (DBS). Some of our roles may require additional security vetting. We will advise candidates during the recruitment process if additional vetting may be required for that specific role.This role requires the right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, OS cannot provide visa sponsorship for this position. Inclusion at OS Research shows that people from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. At Ordnance Survey, we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive and welcoming workplace.If this role excites you but your experience doesn't match every point, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right person for this role or another opportunity at OS.We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that people may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during the application process. Closing date Tuesday 21 July :59 Application criteria Please upload your CV and Covering letter setting out your suitability for the role, how your skills and experience meet the requirements for the role and OS' Principles. Interview dates Introductory calls - w/c 28 July Opportunity to meet some of the team - August Interviews - 7th & 8th September Three principles one direction Clear the path - Cut the noise. Simplify. Move at pace. Seek the story - Listen. Understand. Speak up. Do what matters - Focus on value.Our principles unite us in delivering our Data & Destinations strategy with more simplicity, more clarity, and renewed momentum for each other and for our customers. They're here to create more good days, and fewer harder ones but only if each one of us plays our part. Skills required for this role: Executive Leadership, Influencing Skills, Senior Leader Engagement, Strategic Thinking
Jul 05, 2026
Full time
Chief Impact OfficerSkip to main contentCookies are files saved on your phone, tablet or computer when you visit a website. They store information about how you use the website, such as the pages you visit. We use some essential cookies to make this website work. We'd like to set additional cookies to understand how you use Ordnance Survey's websites and applications, remember your settings and improve our services. We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.For more information visit our Cookies page Impact Officer page is loaded Chief Impact OfficerApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Southampton, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR002973 Chief Impact Officer Executive Leadership Team Ordnance Survey Southampton Head Office Shape the future impact of Britain's national mapping service. Ordnance Survey (OS) is one of the world's leading geospatial organisations, playing a critical role in supporting government, public services and the wider economy. As we accelerate our contribution to the UK's digital transformation agenda, we are seeking an exceptional Chief Impact Officer to join our Executive Leadership Team.This is a unique opportunity to operate at the highest levels of leadership, shaping how OS delivers measurable societal, economic and national value through the power of location data. The role As Chief Impact Officer, you will maximise the reach, influence and impact of OS across the UK Public Sector. You will define and lead a clear impact strategy that strengthens OS's role at the centre of government priorities, from growth and housing to infrastructure and national resilience.As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will play a pivotal role in setting enterprise direction, influencing policy, and elevating OS's reputation as a trusted, insight led partner both nationally and internationally. Key Responsibilities Executive Leadership - Act as a full member of the Executive Leadership Team, shaping strategy, decision making and organisational performance. Strengthen OS's external leadership voice, presence and influence across government and beyond. Impact & Public Sector Strategy - Define and deliver a clear Public Sector impact strategy, with the aim of accelerating adoption of OS data, products and services. Working with Product leadership to ensure OS capabilities are aligned to national priorities including economic growth, housing and infrastructure. Impact Measurement & Insight - Establish a robust framework to evidence and articulate OS's societal and economic value. Bring authoritative geospatial insight to inform policy, decision-making and public discourse. Reach, Adoption & Partnerships - Expand OS's reach and influence across government and public services. Lead and sponsor high-impact strategic partnerships (e.g. defence, infrastructure), positioning OS as a trusted partner. Cross-Organisational Leadership - Work closely with Customer, Product, Data and Technology leaders to embed impact into strategy, investment and delivery. Crucially to work seamlessly with the Customer Public sector team to expand their market reach. Represent OS nationally and internationally, enhancing its reputation as a world-leading geospatial organisation. Innovation & Ecosystem - Lead Geovation, ensuring it delivers maximum impact as OS's innovation and accelerator capability. Identify opportunities to scale its reach and broaden its role across Great Britain. Communications & Reputation - Provide executive leadership for corporate communications, PR and thought leadership. Ensure a clear, consistent and authoritative OS narrative aligned to strategic priorities. Lead proactive engagement on high profile or sensitive issues. About You You are an accomplished executive leader with the credibility, presence and strategic capability to operate at the most senior levels of government and industry. You will bring Significant executive level leadership experience at ELT, Board or equivalent level within or alongside the UK Public Sector Deep understanding of UK government systems, policy making and delivery landscapes A proven track record of delivering measurable, system level impact across complex, multi stakeholder environments Experience leading or partnering across innovation, communications, partnerships or reputation critical functions A strong external profile, with the confidence to represent an organisation in senior forums, media and international settings Exceptional strategic thinking, influencing and communication skills, with the ability to translate complexity into compelling, actionable insight Why Join Ordnance Survey? At OS, your work has real world impact. From enabling better public services to shaping national infrastructure and supporting economic growth, you will be part of an organisation with a clear purpose and a powerful platform.As Chief Impact Officer, you won't just shape OS's future you will help shape the future of place, data and public value across Great Britain. The rewards We want you to love what you do and feel supported to do your best work. The package will include: Competitive salary c.£170k and pension (OS contributes up to 12.07%) Annual performance bonus of up to 20% 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service) Life assurance and other health & wellbeing benefits Enhanced family leave, including paid partner leave Learning, development, and career support Security & eligibility OS conducts pre-employment checks for anyone made an offer of employment, including identity, right to work, employment history and criminal record checks (via Disclosure & Barring Services (DBS). Some of our roles may require additional security vetting. We will advise candidates during the recruitment process if additional vetting may be required for that specific role.This role requires the right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, OS cannot provide visa sponsorship for this position. Inclusion at OS Research shows that people from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. At Ordnance Survey, we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive and welcoming workplace.If this role excites you but your experience doesn't match every point, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right person for this role or another opportunity at OS.We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that people may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during the application process. Closing date Tuesday 21 July :59 Application criteria Please upload your CV and Covering letter setting out your suitability for the role, how your skills and experience meet the requirements for the role and OS' Principles. Interview dates Introductory calls - w/c 28 July Opportunity to meet some of the team - August Interviews - 7th & 8th September Three principles one direction Clear the path - Cut the noise. Simplify. Move at pace. Seek the story - Listen. Understand. Speak up. Do what matters - Focus on value.Our principles unite us in delivering our Data & Destinations strategy with more simplicity, more clarity, and renewed momentum for each other and for our customers. They're here to create more good days, and fewer harder ones but only if each one of us plays our part. Skills required for this role: Executive Leadership, Influencing Skills, Senior Leader Engagement, Strategic Thinking
Geovation Technology & Incubator Lead Full Time £70,000.00 - £84,647.00 including London Weighting (dependent on experience) London based with 3 days a week minimum in the Farringdon Hub About the role Help shape the future of geospatial innovation and the next generation of location powered products. Geovation is OS's externally facing innovation, research & development function - working with startups, founders and partners to explore new applications of location data and help ideas become reality. Our Farringdon hub is a vibrant, collaborative environment where entrepreneurs, technologists and geospatial specialists come together to solve meaningful, real-world problems. As we continue to grow our ecosystem, this role sits at its innovation focused core: guiding research led experimentation, accelerating the development of innovative products, and translating insights into outcomes that drive OS's future success. Why this role matters Geovation exists to expand OS's impact beyond the traditional geospatial world. We nurture early-stage startups, build partnerships and uncover emerging technologies and markets where location data creates unique value. This role owns Geovation's Technology & Innovation capabilities and programme - which we call our Incubator. It's where embryonic ideas are explored, emerging markets are discovered, and critical insights are developed that will shape OS's future direction. The incubator is all about finding and developing ideas, innovation and new applications of location data - that we can learn from -so we make better products and more impact. We do this in a way that is open to the wider world - not hidden away in a secret lab. In fact, these ideas aren't our ideas at all - they're the ideas of entrepreneurs. We're here to help those entrepreneurs try to realise their visions by helping them build new products that solve big problems that really matter. In this role you'll be equivalent to our Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - but with interest and skills in Product-led thinking. The role blends technical leadership, innovation strategy, product and programme management. It drives the discovery and development of new applications of location data while supporting startups with practical, experiment-driven development programmes. What you'll be responsible for: Leading Geovation's Incubator Team Lead a team of technical and non technical employees Own and deliver Geovation's Incubator programme, ensuring it generates insight, market development outcomes and value for startups and partners. Identify which startups to work with and shape bespoke support packages tailored to their needs and growth stage. Design and oversee hypothesis-led proof-of-concept experiments that deliver tangible learning for OS and value creating, meaningful IP for startups. Programme development & delivery Develop and lead agile, design-led and sprint-based development programmes within the Incubator, with clear outputs and learning objectives, using best-practice agile approaches. Contribute to consultancy revenue generation (approx. £50k-£100k per year). Technical leadership Provide credible thought leadership at the intersection of geospatial data, emerging technology and new markets. Communicate complex technical and market concepts clearly to a wide range of audiences. Technical management Strengthen Geovation's research, experimentation and product-development capabilities. Ensure Geovation's technical tools, skills and processes are maintained, modern and effective. Support team members in developing their technical capabilities. What you'll bring: Essential A strong technical background with at least 5-10 years of experience of geospatial and/or software development using a range of tools and languages. Proven leadership ability, with 3- 5 years' experience leading high performing technical teams At least 2-3 years of experience of working in or supporting early-stage startups, leading to clear understanding of founders' needs and credibility with new and seasoned start up CTOs Proven ability to lead and deliver innovation, research or technical development programmes and run practical experiments that generate insight and validate hypotheses. Up to date with emerging trends in technology and geospatial data, with the ability to identify what is relevant. Recognised as a thought leader with strong communication and influencing skills, comfortable interacting with both technical and non-technical audiences and communicate them clearly as a thought leader. Product-led and design-thinking mindset; able to flex between product, technical and strategic approaches. Desirable Experience mentoring, coaching or advising startups, founders or product teams. Experience working within technology-led startup accelerator, incubator or innovation-focused environment. Exposure to geospatial technologies, data or location-powered applications. Experience in securing and delivering revenue generating technical consultancy work. Background in programme management or delivering externally funded programmes. Closing date: Friday 12th June 2026 at 23:59pm Please note that we may close the vacancy earlier than this date if we receive suitable applications.
May 21, 2026
Full time
Geovation Technology & Incubator Lead Full Time £70,000.00 - £84,647.00 including London Weighting (dependent on experience) London based with 3 days a week minimum in the Farringdon Hub About the role Help shape the future of geospatial innovation and the next generation of location powered products. Geovation is OS's externally facing innovation, research & development function - working with startups, founders and partners to explore new applications of location data and help ideas become reality. Our Farringdon hub is a vibrant, collaborative environment where entrepreneurs, technologists and geospatial specialists come together to solve meaningful, real-world problems. As we continue to grow our ecosystem, this role sits at its innovation focused core: guiding research led experimentation, accelerating the development of innovative products, and translating insights into outcomes that drive OS's future success. Why this role matters Geovation exists to expand OS's impact beyond the traditional geospatial world. We nurture early-stage startups, build partnerships and uncover emerging technologies and markets where location data creates unique value. This role owns Geovation's Technology & Innovation capabilities and programme - which we call our Incubator. It's where embryonic ideas are explored, emerging markets are discovered, and critical insights are developed that will shape OS's future direction. The incubator is all about finding and developing ideas, innovation and new applications of location data - that we can learn from -so we make better products and more impact. We do this in a way that is open to the wider world - not hidden away in a secret lab. In fact, these ideas aren't our ideas at all - they're the ideas of entrepreneurs. We're here to help those entrepreneurs try to realise their visions by helping them build new products that solve big problems that really matter. In this role you'll be equivalent to our Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - but with interest and skills in Product-led thinking. The role blends technical leadership, innovation strategy, product and programme management. It drives the discovery and development of new applications of location data while supporting startups with practical, experiment-driven development programmes. What you'll be responsible for: Leading Geovation's Incubator Team Lead a team of technical and non technical employees Own and deliver Geovation's Incubator programme, ensuring it generates insight, market development outcomes and value for startups and partners. Identify which startups to work with and shape bespoke support packages tailored to their needs and growth stage. Design and oversee hypothesis-led proof-of-concept experiments that deliver tangible learning for OS and value creating, meaningful IP for startups. Programme development & delivery Develop and lead agile, design-led and sprint-based development programmes within the Incubator, with clear outputs and learning objectives, using best-practice agile approaches. Contribute to consultancy revenue generation (approx. £50k-£100k per year). Technical leadership Provide credible thought leadership at the intersection of geospatial data, emerging technology and new markets. Communicate complex technical and market concepts clearly to a wide range of audiences. Technical management Strengthen Geovation's research, experimentation and product-development capabilities. Ensure Geovation's technical tools, skills and processes are maintained, modern and effective. Support team members in developing their technical capabilities. What you'll bring: Essential A strong technical background with at least 5-10 years of experience of geospatial and/or software development using a range of tools and languages. Proven leadership ability, with 3- 5 years' experience leading high performing technical teams At least 2-3 years of experience of working in or supporting early-stage startups, leading to clear understanding of founders' needs and credibility with new and seasoned start up CTOs Proven ability to lead and deliver innovation, research or technical development programmes and run practical experiments that generate insight and validate hypotheses. Up to date with emerging trends in technology and geospatial data, with the ability to identify what is relevant. Recognised as a thought leader with strong communication and influencing skills, comfortable interacting with both technical and non-technical audiences and communicate them clearly as a thought leader. Product-led and design-thinking mindset; able to flex between product, technical and strategic approaches. Desirable Experience mentoring, coaching or advising startups, founders or product teams. Experience working within technology-led startup accelerator, incubator or innovation-focused environment. Exposure to geospatial technologies, data or location-powered applications. Experience in securing and delivering revenue generating technical consultancy work. Background in programme management or delivering externally funded programmes. Closing date: Friday 12th June 2026 at 23:59pm Please note that we may close the vacancy earlier than this date if we receive suitable applications.
Business Systems Functional Consultants (2 Roles - CRM & ERP) Full Time £59,015 - £68,850 (dependent on experience) OSHQ Southampton Hybrid Working Who we are We are Ordnance Survey, Great Britain's national mapping service and a pioneer in geospatial technology. With over 230 years of trusted data, we empower better decisions, deeper understanding, and meaningful connections to the places we live, move through, and care for. We are currently recruiting for two Functional Consultant roles within our Business Systems team, aligned to: Finance (ERP) Sales & Customer (CRM) These roles are critical to enabling secure, scalable and reliable technology services that underpin our day-to-day operations. Working collaboratively across the organisation, the Business Systems team provides technical leadership, engineering capability and modern platforms that support our strategic goals. Joining us, you will help define the standards, practices and governance that shape how Dynamics 365 is adopted, delivered and evolved across OS. The Opportunity We are looking for experienced and forward-thinking Functional Consultants to provide leadership and domain expertise across key business capabilities within Dynamics 365. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will shape how platforms are adopted, improved and governed across OS. Working closely with business stakeholders, delivery teams and technical specialists, you will ensure solutions deliver measurable value and align to wider organisational priorities. These roles sit within our Business Systems Centre of Excellence , influencing not just what we deliver, but how we deliver it - strengthening standards, governance and ways of working across the organisation. This is an opportunity to solve complex business challenges, improve processes end-to-end, and influence change through strong functional expertise. Specialisms Functional Consultant - Sales & Customer (CRM) You will provide domain expertise across customer engagement and CRM processes within Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement. You will focus on improving customer journeys, enhancing system adoption and ensuring customer-facing solutions align to user needs and business priorities. Functional Consultant - Finance (ERP) You will provide domain expertise across Finance processes within Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O). You will focus on improving financial processes, strengthening governance, and ensuring systems are stable, scalable and aligned to organisational priorities. What you'll be responsible for Across both roles, you will: Provide functional leadership and act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders Lead functional work packages from design through to business adoption Translate business needs into clear functional designs and solution options Take a holistic view across processes and domains to identify dependencies and improvements Support prioritisation and decision-making through commercial awareness Build strong relationships across service leads, delivery teams, users and partners Drive continuous improvement across processes and system usage Facilitate workshops and communicate effectively with a range of audiences Coach and mentor analysts and junior consultants to build team capability Role-specific expertise CRM - Essential Experience working with Customer Relationship Management / Customer Engagement platforms Strong understanding of customer-facing processes (e.g. sales lifecycle, customer service, case management, engagement journeys) Finance - Essential Strong understanding of core finance processes (e.g. general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, budgeting and financial reporting) Experience working with Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) modules How to apply Please submit a CV and covering letter , clearly stating which specialism you are applying for (Finance (ERP) or Sales & Customer (CRM . Applications will be assessed against the relevant role only. Closing date - Sunday 31 May 2026 at 23:59pm Inclusion at OS We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If this role excites you but your experience does not match every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We are happy to consider reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
May 19, 2026
Full time
Business Systems Functional Consultants (2 Roles - CRM & ERP) Full Time £59,015 - £68,850 (dependent on experience) OSHQ Southampton Hybrid Working Who we are We are Ordnance Survey, Great Britain's national mapping service and a pioneer in geospatial technology. With over 230 years of trusted data, we empower better decisions, deeper understanding, and meaningful connections to the places we live, move through, and care for. We are currently recruiting for two Functional Consultant roles within our Business Systems team, aligned to: Finance (ERP) Sales & Customer (CRM) These roles are critical to enabling secure, scalable and reliable technology services that underpin our day-to-day operations. Working collaboratively across the organisation, the Business Systems team provides technical leadership, engineering capability and modern platforms that support our strategic goals. Joining us, you will help define the standards, practices and governance that shape how Dynamics 365 is adopted, delivered and evolved across OS. The Opportunity We are looking for experienced and forward-thinking Functional Consultants to provide leadership and domain expertise across key business capabilities within Dynamics 365. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will shape how platforms are adopted, improved and governed across OS. Working closely with business stakeholders, delivery teams and technical specialists, you will ensure solutions deliver measurable value and align to wider organisational priorities. These roles sit within our Business Systems Centre of Excellence , influencing not just what we deliver, but how we deliver it - strengthening standards, governance and ways of working across the organisation. This is an opportunity to solve complex business challenges, improve processes end-to-end, and influence change through strong functional expertise. Specialisms Functional Consultant - Sales & Customer (CRM) You will provide domain expertise across customer engagement and CRM processes within Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement. You will focus on improving customer journeys, enhancing system adoption and ensuring customer-facing solutions align to user needs and business priorities. Functional Consultant - Finance (ERP) You will provide domain expertise across Finance processes within Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O). You will focus on improving financial processes, strengthening governance, and ensuring systems are stable, scalable and aligned to organisational priorities. What you'll be responsible for Across both roles, you will: Provide functional leadership and act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders Lead functional work packages from design through to business adoption Translate business needs into clear functional designs and solution options Take a holistic view across processes and domains to identify dependencies and improvements Support prioritisation and decision-making through commercial awareness Build strong relationships across service leads, delivery teams, users and partners Drive continuous improvement across processes and system usage Facilitate workshops and communicate effectively with a range of audiences Coach and mentor analysts and junior consultants to build team capability Role-specific expertise CRM - Essential Experience working with Customer Relationship Management / Customer Engagement platforms Strong understanding of customer-facing processes (e.g. sales lifecycle, customer service, case management, engagement journeys) Finance - Essential Strong understanding of core finance processes (e.g. general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, budgeting and financial reporting) Experience working with Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) modules How to apply Please submit a CV and covering letter , clearly stating which specialism you are applying for (Finance (ERP) or Sales & Customer (CRM . Applications will be assessed against the relevant role only. Closing date - Sunday 31 May 2026 at 23:59pm Inclusion at OS We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If this role excites you but your experience does not match every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We are happy to consider reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
UX Researcher Full Time 12 Month Fixed Term Contract £35,010.00 - £40,845.00 (dependent on experience) Hybrid Southampton Who we are We are Ordnance Survey, Great Britain's national mapping service and a pioneer in geospatial technology. With over 230 years of trusted data, we empower better decisions, deeper understanding, and meaningful connections to the places we live, move through, and care for. About the role We are looking for a UX Researcher to support a new discovery phase for a government and commercial-focused digital application. This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the direction of a complex, high-impact service by ensuring that user needs are clearly understood and evidenced from the outset. You will work directly within a multidisciplinary product team, alongside a UX Designer, Product Owner, engineers and stakeholders, helping to define and validate the direction of the service through high-quality research and insight. The role is research-focused, with design collaboration forming an important part of how your work informs and shapes the product. About You This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is self-motivated and inquisitive, who is comfortable working in discovery, bringing structure to ambiguity and translating complex problem spaces into clear user understanding. What we're looking for We're seeking a UX Researcher with proven experience planning and delivering user research within digital product or service environments. You will lead on research activity to better understand user needs, behaviours and pain points across a range of user groups, helping the team make informed, evidence-based decisions. As a UX Researcher, you will be responsible for generating clear, actionable insights that inform service and product direction. Your work will focus on answering the "desirability" question-ensuring that what is being proposed meets genuine user needs-while working closely with the wider team who will collaboratively assess feasibility and viability. The role will require you to translate high-level questions into structured, practical research plans, balancing methodological rigour with real-world constraints such as time, access and policy. You will conduct research across diverse user groups and contexts, ensuring that findings are inclusive, ethical and grounded in real user needs. You will work closely with a UX Designer to test concepts, validate ideas and iterate designs, ensuring that research insight is embedded throughout the discovery and early delivery phases. The role balances strong analytical and research skills with hands-on project involvement, stakeholder collaboration, and clear communication of insight. Main Responsibilities of a UX Researcher Your responsibilities will include: Planning and conducting user research during the discovery phase Translating high-level questions into clear, structured research plans Conducting qualitative research including user interviews and usability testing on concepts and prototypes Working closely with the UX Designer to test ideas, validate assumptions and iterate designs Recruiting participants and ensuring research is conducted ethically, inclusively and accessibly Analysing research data to identify user needs, behaviours and pain points Synthesising findings into clear, evidence-based insights and recommendations Producing research outputs such as insight summaries, personas, journey maps and problem statements Presenting findings through read-outs, presentations and written documentation to a range of stakeholders Collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary agile team Feeding research insights into sprint planning and design iterations Supporting service assessments by providing evidence of user-centred decision making Maintaining research documentation and contributing to shared insight repositories Advocating for user needs and ensuring they are represented in product and service decisions Communicating the value and limitations of research to non-research specialists Essential Skills Proven experience conducting and delivering user research in a digital product or service environment Strong qualitative research skills, particularly in user interviews and usability testing Ability to analyse research findings and translate them into clear, actionable insights Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary agile teams Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex findings clearly to a range of audiences Ability to advocate for user needs using evidence-based approaches Understanding of how research informs design and service decisions Awareness of working in complex, regulated or public sector environments Familiarity with inclusive and accessible research practices Understanding of data protection, consent and ethical research standards Awareness of GOV.UK Service Standard and GDS research principles is desirable A proactive, curious mindset with strong attention to detail Ability to balance rigour with delivery constraints in a fast-paced environment How to Apply Please apply with your CV and Cover Letter Closing date: Wednesday 20th May 2026 at 23:59pm Inclusion at OS Research shows that people from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. At Ordnance Survey, we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive and welcoming workplace. If this role excites you but your experience doesn't match every point, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right person for this role or another opportunity at OS. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that people may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during the application process.
May 18, 2026
Contractor
UX Researcher Full Time 12 Month Fixed Term Contract £35,010.00 - £40,845.00 (dependent on experience) Hybrid Southampton Who we are We are Ordnance Survey, Great Britain's national mapping service and a pioneer in geospatial technology. With over 230 years of trusted data, we empower better decisions, deeper understanding, and meaningful connections to the places we live, move through, and care for. About the role We are looking for a UX Researcher to support a new discovery phase for a government and commercial-focused digital application. This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the direction of a complex, high-impact service by ensuring that user needs are clearly understood and evidenced from the outset. You will work directly within a multidisciplinary product team, alongside a UX Designer, Product Owner, engineers and stakeholders, helping to define and validate the direction of the service through high-quality research and insight. The role is research-focused, with design collaboration forming an important part of how your work informs and shapes the product. About You This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is self-motivated and inquisitive, who is comfortable working in discovery, bringing structure to ambiguity and translating complex problem spaces into clear user understanding. What we're looking for We're seeking a UX Researcher with proven experience planning and delivering user research within digital product or service environments. You will lead on research activity to better understand user needs, behaviours and pain points across a range of user groups, helping the team make informed, evidence-based decisions. As a UX Researcher, you will be responsible for generating clear, actionable insights that inform service and product direction. Your work will focus on answering the "desirability" question-ensuring that what is being proposed meets genuine user needs-while working closely with the wider team who will collaboratively assess feasibility and viability. The role will require you to translate high-level questions into structured, practical research plans, balancing methodological rigour with real-world constraints such as time, access and policy. You will conduct research across diverse user groups and contexts, ensuring that findings are inclusive, ethical and grounded in real user needs. You will work closely with a UX Designer to test concepts, validate ideas and iterate designs, ensuring that research insight is embedded throughout the discovery and early delivery phases. The role balances strong analytical and research skills with hands-on project involvement, stakeholder collaboration, and clear communication of insight. Main Responsibilities of a UX Researcher Your responsibilities will include: Planning and conducting user research during the discovery phase Translating high-level questions into clear, structured research plans Conducting qualitative research including user interviews and usability testing on concepts and prototypes Working closely with the UX Designer to test ideas, validate assumptions and iterate designs Recruiting participants and ensuring research is conducted ethically, inclusively and accessibly Analysing research data to identify user needs, behaviours and pain points Synthesising findings into clear, evidence-based insights and recommendations Producing research outputs such as insight summaries, personas, journey maps and problem statements Presenting findings through read-outs, presentations and written documentation to a range of stakeholders Collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary agile team Feeding research insights into sprint planning and design iterations Supporting service assessments by providing evidence of user-centred decision making Maintaining research documentation and contributing to shared insight repositories Advocating for user needs and ensuring they are represented in product and service decisions Communicating the value and limitations of research to non-research specialists Essential Skills Proven experience conducting and delivering user research in a digital product or service environment Strong qualitative research skills, particularly in user interviews and usability testing Ability to analyse research findings and translate them into clear, actionable insights Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary agile teams Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex findings clearly to a range of audiences Ability to advocate for user needs using evidence-based approaches Understanding of how research informs design and service decisions Awareness of working in complex, regulated or public sector environments Familiarity with inclusive and accessible research practices Understanding of data protection, consent and ethical research standards Awareness of GOV.UK Service Standard and GDS research principles is desirable A proactive, curious mindset with strong attention to detail Ability to balance rigour with delivery constraints in a fast-paced environment How to Apply Please apply with your CV and Cover Letter Closing date: Wednesday 20th May 2026 at 23:59pm Inclusion at OS Research shows that people from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. At Ordnance Survey, we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive and welcoming workplace. If this role excites you but your experience doesn't match every point, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right person for this role or another opportunity at OS. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that people may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during the application process.
