A UK intelligence agency is seeking a Senior HR Caseworker based in Manchester. In this full-time role, you'll provide HR advisory support, lead case investigations, and help develop a new service. You must have a Level 5 CIPD qualification and relevant experience in HR advisory. The position offers opportunities for professional development along with a starting salary of £50,838 and additional benefits including generous leave, a pension scheme, and a cycle-to-work scheme.
Dec 17, 2025
Full time
A UK intelligence agency is seeking a Senior HR Caseworker based in Manchester. In this full-time role, you'll provide HR advisory support, lead case investigations, and help develop a new service. You must have a Level 5 CIPD qualification and relevant experience in HR advisory. The position offers opportunities for professional development along with a starting salary of £50,838 and additional benefits including generous leave, a pension scheme, and a cycle-to-work scheme.
A UK security agency is seeking a Senior HR Caseworker in Manchester to provide advisory support on HR issues. You will handle casework queries and lead investigations, ensuring compliance with legal standards. The ideal candidate should have a Level 5 CIPD qualification and a strong background in HR advisory and case management. The role offers a starting salary of £50,838, flexible working opportunities, and various benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.
Dec 17, 2025
Full time
A UK security agency is seeking a Senior HR Caseworker in Manchester to provide advisory support on HR issues. You will handle casework queries and lead investigations, ensuring compliance with legal standards. The ideal candidate should have a Level 5 CIPD qualification and a strong background in HR advisory and case management. The role offers a starting salary of £50,838, flexible working opportunities, and various benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.
Job description Salary: £44,404, including a concessionary payment of £2,658. You may also qualify for a skills payment ranging from £4,513 to £9,812 and a recruitment bonus of £3,500, both dependent on technical ability and successful assessment during the interview process. Flexible working: This role is based on full-time hours (37 hours per week) with flexibility around start and finish times within core working hours. While our preference is for full-time working, in exceptional circumstances we may consider part time arrangements, subject to business needs. We also offer hybrid working, which includes some remote working, typically one day per week from home with the remainder in the office. This arrangement may vary depending on operational requirements. You can find out more about our work life balance page. About us GCHQ is an intelligence cyber and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting edge technology, ingenuity and partnerships to identify, analyse and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners, MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber attacks, and espionage. At GCHQ you'll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that emphasises teamwork. The role As an Infrastructure Engineer within Identity and Access Management, you'll join a technically specialised capability that underpins secure access across the UK's security services. Working across a wide range of systems and environments, the position ensures identity and access services remain stable, secure, and compliant. This work supports both national and international partners, safeguarding the integrity of mission critical systems. In this technical role, you will be part of one or more product teams delivering and running identity services, supporting large and complex strategic programmes across the intelligence community. Responsibilities include acting as a product Subject Matter Expert (SME) working with stakeholders with a focus on maintaining existing capabilities and working with your peers to develop new ones for future initiatives. Depending on team alignment, you may also deepen your technical expertise or support colleague development. Day to day work covers identity operations, incident resolution, and dealing with service requests across multiple platforms and technologies. Active participation in product development and roadmap planning ensures alignment with key initiatives and platform improvements. Collaboration is essential, requiring close engagement with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen access management and maintain compliance and reliability. Knowledge sharing is equally important, including mentoring and training to promote secure access practices and technical excellence. Occasional travel to Cheltenham and London will be required, with some limited opportunities for international travel. About you You'll bring technical knowledge and practical experience in identity and access management, supported by a solid infrastructure background in either Windows or Linux environments. The role requires confidence in working with core identity technologies and security components, such as directory services, public key infrastructure, identity providers, authentication mechanisms, and privileged access solutions, ensuring robust and secure access across complex environments. Comfort with solving complex problems and communicating technical concepts to a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders and non specialist users, is essential. Experience working across geographically dispersed teams is also important, as the role demands balancing operational support with strategic delivery. Most importantly, initiative, knowledge sharing, and a positive contribution to team culture are key in a high trust, mission critical environment. Learning and development From day one, you'll be supported by a structured induction and a tailored development plan designed to help you grow into the role. Bringing your experience in identity and access management, you'll enhance your skills through advanced training, formal learning, and opportunities to share knowledge with peers. Building on your experience, we'll provide advanced development opportunities across technical delivery, professional growth, and collaboration: Technical delivery: gaining practical experience and guidance from experienced mentors Professional development: pursuing certifications from Microsoft, Linux, CyberArk and more Collaboration: engaging with colleagues across teams and participating in cross organisational initiatives Continuous learning: accessing workshops, reading groups, internal conferences, and recognition schemes As your expertise grows, there are opportunities to take on more responsibility, whether through technical leadership, mentoring or wider engagement across the organisation. Our culture champions autonomy, collaboration, and continuous learning. Some of our benefits You will enjoy 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, alongside 8 bank holidays and 2.5 additional leave days (set dates through the year). We also offer a competitive pension, with employer contributions of at least 28.97%, an interest free season ticket loan, and much more. Discover more about our full range of benefits. Equal opportunities To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all individuals, particularly those who are currently under represented in our workforce, such as: Women People from ethnic minority backgrounds Individuals with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions Those from low socio economic backgrounds This is part of our commitment to building a culture that is welcoming and inclusive of people with different identities, lived experiences, and perspectives, where everyone has the confidence to bring their whole self to work. Find out more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Offer of Interview We're also proud to have achieved Leader status within the Department of Work and Pensions' Disability Confident scheme, we aim to ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria for this position are offered an interview where practicable; this is known as the 'Offer of Interview.' For this role, the minimum criteria (in order of application process) are: Meet the eligibility criteria by completing the initial application form and pre screening questions. Achieve the minimum pass mark in all three application questions. As part of your application, you can declare if you have a disability or long term health condition and would like to be considered for an 'Offer of Interview'. If you opt into the Disability Confident scheme and successfully complete these stages, you'll be offered an interview; this is our "Offer of Interview". Please note that in situations where we receive a high volume of applications, we may not be able to interview all candidates, including those with disabilities, who meet the minimum criteria. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, have a long term health condition or require reasonable adjustments for any other reason, please let us know so we can support you. To learn more about how we can help, read our reasonable adjustments brochure, or visit our how to apply page. Application process Our selection process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. You must pass each stage to progress. The Infrastructure Engineer recruitment process consists of: An initial online application form, including pre screening questions to ensure you meet our eligibility criteria. Combined interview stage, which includes a technical interview and a skills assessment, followed by a competency based interview. This stage may be delivered virtually or in person. The entire process can take 9 to 12 months, so if you are currently employed, we recommend staying in your existing role until you receive a final offer. Before you apply Due to the sensitive nature of our work, you must meet certain eligibility criteria (and we have some recommendations to help your application): Be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. Read more on our eligibility criteria. Complete vetting and comply with our no drugs policy. Read more on our vetting process. Familiarise yourself with our guidance on the use of AI in applications, on our how to apply page. Complete your application from within the UK. We'd recommend using a different email address (with no identifying features e.g., first and/or surnames and date of birth) for your contact with us. This helps keep your personal and application correspondence separate and more secure. Note: Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to withdraw statement: Please be aware that we reserve the right to close applications once a certain number have been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
Dec 10, 2025
Full time
Job description Salary: £44,404, including a concessionary payment of £2,658. You may also qualify for a skills payment ranging from £4,513 to £9,812 and a recruitment bonus of £3,500, both dependent on technical ability and successful assessment during the interview process. Flexible working: This role is based on full-time hours (37 hours per week) with flexibility around start and finish times within core working hours. While our preference is for full-time working, in exceptional circumstances we may consider part time arrangements, subject to business needs. We also offer hybrid working, which includes some remote working, typically one day per week from home with the remainder in the office. This arrangement may vary depending on operational requirements. You can find out more about our work life balance page. About us GCHQ is an intelligence cyber and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting edge technology, ingenuity and partnerships to identify, analyse and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners, MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber attacks, and espionage. At GCHQ you'll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that emphasises teamwork. The role As an Infrastructure Engineer within Identity and Access Management, you'll join a technically specialised capability that underpins secure access across the UK's security services. Working across a wide range of systems and environments, the position ensures identity and access services remain stable, secure, and compliant. This work supports both national and international partners, safeguarding the integrity of mission critical systems. In this technical role, you will be part of one or more product teams delivering and running identity services, supporting large and complex strategic programmes across the intelligence community. Responsibilities include acting as a product Subject Matter Expert (SME) working with stakeholders with a focus on maintaining existing capabilities and working with your peers to develop new ones for future initiatives. Depending on team alignment, you may also deepen your technical expertise or support colleague development. Day to day work covers identity operations, incident resolution, and dealing with service requests across multiple platforms and technologies. Active participation in product development and roadmap planning ensures alignment with key initiatives and platform improvements. Collaboration is essential, requiring close engagement with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen access management and maintain compliance and reliability. Knowledge sharing is equally important, including mentoring and training to promote secure access practices and technical excellence. Occasional travel to Cheltenham and London will be required, with some limited opportunities for international travel. About you You'll bring technical knowledge and practical experience in identity and access management, supported by a solid infrastructure background in either Windows or Linux environments. The role requires confidence in working with core identity technologies and security components, such as directory services, public key infrastructure, identity providers, authentication mechanisms, and privileged access solutions, ensuring robust and secure access across complex environments. Comfort with solving complex problems and communicating technical concepts to a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders and non specialist users, is essential. Experience working across geographically dispersed teams is also important, as the role demands balancing operational support with strategic delivery. Most importantly, initiative, knowledge sharing, and a positive contribution to team culture are key in a high trust, mission critical environment. Learning and development From day one, you'll be supported by a structured induction and a tailored development plan designed to help you grow into the role. Bringing your experience in identity and access management, you'll enhance your skills through advanced training, formal learning, and opportunities to share knowledge with peers. Building on your experience, we'll provide advanced development opportunities across technical delivery, professional growth, and collaboration: Technical delivery: gaining practical experience and guidance from experienced mentors Professional development: pursuing certifications from Microsoft, Linux, CyberArk and more Collaboration: engaging with colleagues across teams and participating in cross organisational initiatives Continuous learning: accessing workshops, reading groups, internal conferences, and recognition schemes As your expertise grows, there are opportunities to take on more responsibility, whether through technical leadership, mentoring or wider engagement across the organisation. Our culture champions autonomy, collaboration, and continuous learning. Some of our benefits You will enjoy 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, alongside 8 bank holidays and 2.5 additional leave days (set dates through the year). We also offer a competitive pension, with employer contributions of at least 28.97%, an interest free season ticket loan, and much more. Discover more about our full range of benefits. Equal opportunities To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all individuals, particularly those who are currently under represented in our workforce, such as: Women People from ethnic minority backgrounds Individuals with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions Those from low socio economic backgrounds This is part of our commitment to building a culture that is welcoming and inclusive of people with different identities, lived experiences, and perspectives, where everyone has the confidence to bring their whole self to work. Find out more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Offer of Interview We're also proud to have achieved Leader status within the Department of Work and Pensions' Disability Confident scheme, we aim to ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria for this position are offered an interview where practicable; this is known as the 'Offer of Interview.' For this role, the minimum criteria (in order of application process) are: Meet the eligibility criteria by completing the initial application form and pre screening questions. Achieve the minimum pass mark in all three application questions. As part of your application, you can declare if you have a disability or long term health condition and would like to be considered for an 'Offer of Interview'. If you opt into the Disability Confident scheme and successfully complete these stages, you'll be offered an interview; this is our "Offer of Interview". Please note that in situations where we receive a high volume of applications, we may not be able to interview all candidates, including those with disabilities, who meet the minimum criteria. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, have a long term health condition or require reasonable adjustments for any other reason, please let us know so we can support you. To learn more about how we can help, read our reasonable adjustments brochure, or visit our how to apply page. Application process Our selection process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. You must pass each stage to progress. The Infrastructure Engineer recruitment process consists of: An initial online application form, including pre screening questions to ensure you meet our eligibility criteria. Combined interview stage, which includes a technical interview and a skills assessment, followed by a competency based interview. This stage may be delivered virtually or in person. The entire process can take 9 to 12 months, so if you are currently employed, we recommend staying in your existing role until you receive a final offer. Before you apply Due to the sensitive nature of our work, you must meet certain eligibility criteria (and we have some recommendations to help your application): Be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. Read more on our eligibility criteria. Complete vetting and comply with our no drugs policy. Read more on our vetting process. Familiarise yourself with our guidance on the use of AI in applications, on our how to apply page. Complete your application from within the UK. We'd recommend using a different email address (with no identifying features e.g., first and/or surnames and date of birth) for your contact with us. This helps keep your personal and application correspondence separate and more secure. Note: Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to withdraw statement: Please be aware that we reserve the right to close applications once a certain number have been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
Associate Infrastructure Engineer (Identity Access Management) Ref. 3623 Department IT / Information Technology Location(s) Manchester £36,408, including a concessionary payment of £2,658. You may also qualify for a skills payment ranging from £4,513 to £9,812 and a recruitment bonus of £2,000, both dependent on technical ability and successful assessment during the interview process. Flexible working: This role is based on full-time hours (37 hours per week) with flexibility around start and finish times within core working hours. While our preference is for full-time working, in exceptional circumstances we may consider part-time arrangements, subject to business needs. We also offer hybrid working, which includes some remote working, typically one day per week from home with the remainder in the office. This arrangement may vary depending on operational requirements. GCHQ is an intelligence cyber and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity and partnerships to identify, analyse and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber attacks, and espionage. At GCHQ, you'll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that emphasises teamwork. The role As an Associate Infrastructure Engineer, you'll play a vital role in keeping the UK safe by ensuring secure access to sensitive systems. Your work will help guarantee that the right people have the right access at the right time, supporting both our organisation and colleagues across our organisation as well as trusted partners in the UK and around the world. In this role, you'll be actively involved in managing user accounts, resolving access and certificate issues, and monitoring platform health to maintain compliance and reliability. Collaboration with internal teams is key, as you work to understand access requirements and deliver effective solutions, while also contributing to strategic improvements in how identity services are delivered. You will not be expected to take on complex work immediately; the initial focus will be on learning and building situational knowledge across multiple platforms. There will be a requirement to travel to Cheltenham and London on occasion, with limited opportunities for international travel. Your responsibilities will include supporting day to day identity operations, such as incident resolution and service requests. You'll also contribute to product development and roadmap planning for identity services, and work with internal and external stakeholders to improve access management across multiple systems. You'll also share knowledge and deliver training to help others adopt and maintain secure access practices. About you We're looking for individuals with an infrastructure background and a passion for identity and access management. You should have practical experience with Windows or Linux infrastructure and essential skills in Active Directory. Familiarity with Oracle Identity and Access Management (IDAM) is desirable. You'll need a solid foundation of practical IT experience, gained through real world work in infrastructure or support environments, with enough exposure to confidently apply your skills in this role. Success in this role requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills alongside technical ability. Clear written communication for documentation, the ability to explain technical concepts to stakeholders, and effective relationship building across user communities are essential. A collaborative mindset and a proactive learning approach will further support your success. Learning and development From day one, you'll be supported by a structured induction and a tailored development plan designed to help you grow into the role. Whether you're new to identity and access management or looking to build on existing expertise, your training will combine practical experience with access to formal learning and mentoring. Technical Delivery: managing end to end delivery of cloud platforms and ERP systems, driving digital transformation and operational efficiency Product Development: contributing to the roadmap and lifecycle of IDAM services Collaboration: engaging with internal teams and external partners across the UK Intelligence Community Certification: pursuing qualifications from Microsoft, Linux, CyberArk and more You'll learn alongside experienced colleagues and have access to workshops, peer led sessions and internal conferences. As your confidence grows, you'll take on more responsibility and begin shaping the future of identity services. Progression from this role to Infrastructure Engineer typically follows a structured path, with opportunities to broaden your product exposure and deepen your subject matter expertise. Some of our benefits You will enjoy 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, alongside 8 bank holidays and 2.5 additional leave days (set dates through the year). We also offer a competitive pension, with employer contributions of at least 28.97%, an interest free season ticket loan, and much more. Discover more about our full range of benefits. Equal opportunities To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all individuals, particularly those who are currently under represented in our workforce, such as: women people from ethnic minority backgrounds individuals with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions those from low socio economic backgrounds This is part of our commitment to building a culture that is welcoming and inclusive of people with different identities, lived experiences, and perspectives, where everyone has the confidence to bring their whole self to work. Find out more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Offer of Interview We're also proud to have achieved Leader status within the Department of Work and Pensions' Disability Confident scheme, we aim to ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria for this position are offered an interview where practicable; this is known as the 'Offer of Interview.' For this role, the minimum criteria (in order of application process) are: Meet the eligibility criteria by completing the initial application form and pre screening questions Achieve the minimum pass mark in all three application questions As part of your application, you can declare if you have a disability or long term health condition and would like to be considered for an 'Offer of Interview'. If you opt into the Disability Confident scheme and successfully complete these stages, you'll be offered an interview; this is our "Offer of Interview". Please note that in situations where we receive a high volume of applications, we may not be able to interview all candidates, including those with disabilities, who meet the minimum criteria. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, have a long term health condition or require reasonable adjustments for any other reason, please let us know so we can support you. To learn more about how we can help, read our reasonable adjustments brochure, or visit our how to apply page. Application process Our selection process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. You must pass each stage to progress. The Associate Infrastructure Engineer recruitment process consists of: An initial online application form, including pre screening questions to ensure you meet our eligibility criteria Combined interview stage, which includes a technical interview and skills assessment, followed by a competency based interview. This stage may be delivered virtually or in person The entire process can take 9 to 12 months, so if you are currently employed, we recommend staying in your existing role until you receive a final offer Before you apply Due to the sensitive nature of our work, you must meet certain eligibility criteria (and we have some recommendations to help your application): complete vetting and comply with our no drugs policy. Read more on our vetting process familiarise yourself with our guidance on the use of AI in applications, on our how to apply page complete your application from within the UK We'd recommend using a different email address (with no identifying features e.g., first and/or surnames and date of birth) for your contact with us. This helps keep your personal and application correspondence separate and more secure. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to withdraw statement: Please be aware that we reserve the right to close applications once a certain number have been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
Dec 10, 2025
Full time
Associate Infrastructure Engineer (Identity Access Management) Ref. 3623 Department IT / Information Technology Location(s) Manchester £36,408, including a concessionary payment of £2,658. You may also qualify for a skills payment ranging from £4,513 to £9,812 and a recruitment bonus of £2,000, both dependent on technical ability and successful assessment during the interview process. Flexible working: This role is based on full-time hours (37 hours per week) with flexibility around start and finish times within core working hours. While our preference is for full-time working, in exceptional circumstances we may consider part-time arrangements, subject to business needs. We also offer hybrid working, which includes some remote working, typically one day per week from home with the remainder in the office. This arrangement may vary depending on operational requirements. GCHQ is an intelligence cyber and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity and partnerships to identify, analyse and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber attacks, and espionage. At GCHQ, you'll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that emphasises teamwork. The role As an Associate Infrastructure Engineer, you'll play a vital role in keeping the UK safe by ensuring secure access to sensitive systems. Your work will help guarantee that the right people have the right access at the right time, supporting both our organisation and colleagues across our organisation as well as trusted partners in the UK and around the world. In this role, you'll be actively involved in managing user accounts, resolving access and certificate issues, and monitoring platform health to maintain compliance and reliability. Collaboration with internal teams is key, as you work to understand access requirements and deliver effective solutions, while also contributing to strategic improvements in how identity services are delivered. You will not be expected to take on complex work immediately; the initial focus will be on learning and building situational knowledge across multiple platforms. There will be a requirement to travel to Cheltenham and London on occasion, with limited opportunities for international travel. Your responsibilities will include supporting day to day identity operations, such as incident resolution and service requests. You'll also contribute to product development and roadmap planning for identity services, and work with internal and external stakeholders to improve access management across multiple systems. You'll also share knowledge and deliver training to help others adopt and maintain secure access practices. About you We're looking for individuals with an infrastructure background and a passion for identity and access management. You should have practical experience with Windows or Linux infrastructure and essential skills in Active Directory. Familiarity with Oracle Identity and Access Management (IDAM) is desirable. You'll need a solid foundation of practical IT experience, gained through real world work in infrastructure or support environments, with enough exposure to confidently apply your skills in this role. Success in this role requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills alongside technical ability. Clear written communication for documentation, the ability to explain technical concepts to stakeholders, and effective relationship building across user communities are essential. A collaborative mindset and a proactive learning approach will further support your success. Learning and development From day one, you'll be supported by a structured induction and a tailored development plan designed to help you grow into the role. Whether you're new to identity and access management or looking to build on existing expertise, your training will combine practical experience with access to formal learning and mentoring. Technical Delivery: managing end to end delivery of cloud platforms and ERP systems, driving digital transformation and operational efficiency Product Development: contributing to the roadmap and lifecycle of IDAM services Collaboration: engaging with internal teams and external partners across the UK Intelligence Community Certification: pursuing qualifications from Microsoft, Linux, CyberArk and more You'll learn alongside experienced colleagues and have access to workshops, peer led sessions and internal conferences. As your confidence grows, you'll take on more responsibility and begin shaping the future of identity services. Progression from this role to Infrastructure Engineer typically follows a structured path, with opportunities to broaden your product exposure and deepen your subject matter expertise. Some of our benefits You will enjoy 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, alongside 8 bank holidays and 2.5 additional leave days (set dates through the year). We also offer a competitive pension, with employer contributions of at least 28.97%, an interest free season ticket loan, and much more. Discover more about our full range of benefits. Equal opportunities To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all individuals, particularly those who are currently under represented in our workforce, such as: women people from ethnic minority backgrounds individuals with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions those from low socio economic backgrounds This is part of our commitment to building a culture that is welcoming and inclusive of people with different identities, lived experiences, and perspectives, where everyone has the confidence to bring their whole self to work. Find out more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Offer of Interview We're also proud to have achieved Leader status within the Department of Work and Pensions' Disability Confident scheme, we aim to ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria for this position are offered an interview where practicable; this is known as the 'Offer of Interview.' For this role, the minimum criteria (in order of application process) are: Meet the eligibility criteria by completing the initial application form and pre screening questions Achieve the minimum pass mark in all three application questions As part of your application, you can declare if you have a disability or long term health condition and would like to be considered for an 'Offer of Interview'. If you opt into the Disability Confident scheme and successfully complete these stages, you'll be offered an interview; this is our "Offer of Interview". Please note that in situations where we receive a high volume of applications, we may not be able to interview all candidates, including those with disabilities, who meet the minimum criteria. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, have a long term health condition or require reasonable adjustments for any other reason, please let us know so we can support you. To learn more about how we can help, read our reasonable adjustments brochure, or visit our how to apply page. Application process Our selection process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. You must pass each stage to progress. The Associate Infrastructure Engineer recruitment process consists of: An initial online application form, including pre screening questions to ensure you meet our eligibility criteria Combined interview stage, which includes a technical interview and skills assessment, followed by a competency based interview. This stage may be delivered virtually or in person The entire process can take 9 to 12 months, so if you are currently employed, we recommend staying in your existing role until you receive a final offer Before you apply Due to the sensitive nature of our work, you must meet certain eligibility criteria (and we have some recommendations to help your application): complete vetting and comply with our no drugs policy. Read more on our vetting process familiarise yourself with our guidance on the use of AI in applications, on our how to apply page complete your application from within the UK We'd recommend using a different email address (with no identifying features e.g., first and/or surnames and date of birth) for your contact with us. This helps keep your personal and application correspondence separate and more secure. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to withdraw statement: Please be aware that we reserve the right to close applications once a certain number have been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
An intelligence and security agency is seeking an Associate Infrastructure Engineer to ensure secure access to sensitive systems. The role involves managing user accounts, resolving access issues, and monitoring platform health. Candidates should have experience in Windows or Linux infrastructure, and skills in Active Directory. Effective communication and collaboration with teams are essential. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including 25 days annual leave, pension scheme, and opportunities for professional growth.
Dec 10, 2025
Full time
An intelligence and security agency is seeking an Associate Infrastructure Engineer to ensure secure access to sensitive systems. The role involves managing user accounts, resolving access issues, and monitoring platform health. Candidates should have experience in Windows or Linux infrastructure, and skills in Active Directory. Effective communication and collaboration with teams are essential. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including 25 days annual leave, pension scheme, and opportunities for professional growth.
A UK intelligence agency is looking for an Infrastructure Engineer specializing in Identity and Access Management. The role involves ensuring secure access across various systems and collaborating on product development initiatives. Applicants should have a solid technical background in either Windows or Linux environments and strong problem-solving and communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional development. Occasional travel to Cheltenham and London is required.
Dec 10, 2025
Full time
A UK intelligence agency is looking for an Infrastructure Engineer specializing in Identity and Access Management. The role involves ensuring secure access across various systems and collaborating on product development initiatives. Applicants should have a solid technical background in either Windows or Linux environments and strong problem-solving and communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional development. Occasional travel to Cheltenham and London is required.
A UK intelligence agency is hiring an Associate Infrastructure Engineer to ensure secure access to sensitive systems. This full-time role is based in Manchester and includes managing user accounts, resolving access issues, and monitoring platform health. Candidates should have a strong background in infrastructure and Active Directory, with effective interpersonal skills being essential. This position offers competitive salary benefits and opportunities for professional development in a dynamic environment.
Dec 10, 2025
Full time
A UK intelligence agency is hiring an Associate Infrastructure Engineer to ensure secure access to sensitive systems. This full-time role is based in Manchester and includes managing user accounts, resolving access issues, and monitoring platform health. Candidates should have a strong background in infrastructure and Active Directory, with effective interpersonal skills being essential. This position offers competitive salary benefits and opportunities for professional development in a dynamic environment.
A UK Intelligence Agency in Manchester is seeking a Senior HR Caseworker to lead HR casework advisory services. The role requires a Level 5 CIPD qualification and experience in HR advisory and case management. You will provide support in investigations, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance with legal standards. The position offers a starting salary of £50,838 with additional benefits including generous leave and professional development opportunities.
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
A UK Intelligence Agency in Manchester is seeking a Senior HR Caseworker to lead HR casework advisory services. The role requires a Level 5 CIPD qualification and experience in HR advisory and case management. You will provide support in investigations, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance with legal standards. The position offers a starting salary of £50,838 with additional benefits including generous leave and professional development opportunities.
A UK intelligence agency is seeking a Senior HR Caseworker based in Manchester. The role involves running the HR Casework Advisory, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. Ideal candidates should have a Level 5 CIPD qualification and strong experience in HR advisory and case management. The starting salary is £50,838 with additional benefits including annual leave and development support.
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
A UK intelligence agency is seeking a Senior HR Caseworker based in Manchester. The role involves running the HR Casework Advisory, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. Ideal candidates should have a Level 5 CIPD qualification and strong experience in HR advisory and case management. The starting salary is £50,838 with additional benefits including annual leave and development support.
Job description Flexible working: this full-time role is based on site at our Manchester office. Opportunities to work from home will be very limited in this role, with a maximum potential of up to 20% of time working from home, but this cannot be guaranteed and will be determined by business requirements. We are happy to consider part time & compressed hours working requests. About us GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting edge technology, ingenuity and partnerships to identify, analyse and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber attacks and espionage. At GCHQ you'll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. The role As a Senior HR Caseworker at GCHQ, you'll be at the heart of an exciting new advisory service. You'll use your expertise to shape how we tackle people challenges across the organisation. This is a unique role, full of variety. On the advisory side, you'll run our HR Casework Advisory, offering timely, practical solutions to colleague casework related queries by phone and email. As a calm and knowledgeable voice, you'll help managers navigate all kinds of situations, from early performance reviews and absence monitoring to misconduct issues. In every conversation, you'll focus on finding fair outcomes before issues escalates, making sure your advice is always current, compliant and aligned with policy and best practice. You'll also help shape the future of our service. Through regular horizon scanning, you'll keep the team informed of new or changing legislation, case law and emerging employment trends. And, you'll make sure all casework and guidance are clearly documented, maintaining accurate, auditable records. Whether you're reviewing sanctions and assessments or checking in with line managers to oversee improvements, you'll spot opportunities to strengthen our approach even further. On the investigatory side, you'll lead case investigations and dispute resolutions, work with our Employment Legal Advisors to support employment tribunal preparations, and keep accurate, up to date records. You'll mentor junior caseworkers, sharing your experience to build their confidence and help them develop the skills to manage their own cases. Whether you're advising or investigating, you'll make sure everything we do meets policy, legal, and compliance standards. About you You'll hold a Level 5 CIPD qualification and bring proven experience in HR advisory and case management with a strong knowledge of employee relations, employment law and HR best practice. Integrity, discretion, and professionalism will come naturally to you, and colleagues will know they can rely on you for clear, practical guidance in any situation. You'll be organised and confident managing competing priorities, and your communication skills, both written and verbal, will allow you to provide advice that is thoughtful, clear and supportive. Flexibility is key in this role; as a brand new advisory service, you'll be comfortable adapting to change and if required, moving between advisory and investigatory work as the service grows. You'll also have some line management responsibilities. While prior experience isn't required, you'll be supported and trained to lead your team confidently. The size and scale of GCHQ means you'll have the resources, guidance, and networks you need to thrive in your role. Training and development From the day you join us, you'll be supported. You'll be paired with a buddy to help you settle in, and your team will be there to offer ongoing guidance throughout. You'll also have access to a wide range of internal communities, support networks, and mentors to help you navigate your journey. In line with our commitment to nurturing talent and developing future leaders, we'll support you in developing and progressing in your career. Rewards and benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £50,838 (plus a concessionary payment of £2,658), plus other benefits including: 25 days' of annual leave, automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days of public and privilege holidays opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme a dedicated development budget an interest free season ticket loan an excellent pension scheme a cycle to work scheme paid parental and adoption leave Equal opportunities At GCHQ diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website. We're Disability Confident GCHQ is proud to have achieved Leader status within the Department for Work and Pensions' Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, we aim to ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who best meet the essential minimum criteria for this position, will be offered an interview, if it is practical for us to do so. (This is known as the Offer of an Interview.) To secure an interview for this role, the minimum criteria you must have (in order of application process) are : A minimum of level 5 CIPD qualification, assessed at eligibility stage. Proven experience in HR in a Casework or Employee Relations role, assessed at eligibility stage. Meet the minimum pass mark for the application questions which explore your motivation for joining GCHQ and your skills and qualities for the role, assessed at application sift. There is a wide range of extra support available throughout the recruitment process to enable you to do your best, see our website for information on reasonable adjustments we can offer. What to expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: Application sift, looking at your motivation for the role and the organisation. A virtual interview, which will include competency questions. If successful, you will receive a conditional offer of employment. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 to 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you to continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before you apply To work at GCHQ, you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. Read about our eligibility criteria. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. Find out more about the vetting process. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs, and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first and/or surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more securely. The role is based in Manchester, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application, as we do not offer relocation costs. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to withdraw statement Please be aware that we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
Job description Flexible working: this full-time role is based on site at our Manchester office. Opportunities to work from home will be very limited in this role, with a maximum potential of up to 20% of time working from home, but this cannot be guaranteed and will be determined by business requirements. We are happy to consider part time & compressed hours working requests. About us GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting edge technology, ingenuity and partnerships to identify, analyse and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber attacks and espionage. At GCHQ you'll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. The role As a Senior HR Caseworker at GCHQ, you'll be at the heart of an exciting new advisory service. You'll use your expertise to shape how we tackle people challenges across the organisation. This is a unique role, full of variety. On the advisory side, you'll run our HR Casework Advisory, offering timely, practical solutions to colleague casework related queries by phone and email. As a calm and knowledgeable voice, you'll help managers navigate all kinds of situations, from early performance reviews and absence monitoring to misconduct issues. In every conversation, you'll focus on finding fair outcomes before issues escalates, making sure your advice is always current, compliant and aligned with policy and best practice. You'll also help shape the future of our service. Through regular horizon scanning, you'll keep the team informed of new or changing legislation, case law and emerging employment trends. And, you'll make sure all casework and guidance are clearly documented, maintaining accurate, auditable records. Whether you're reviewing sanctions and assessments or checking in with line managers to oversee improvements, you'll spot opportunities to strengthen our approach even further. On the investigatory side, you'll lead case investigations and dispute resolutions, work with our Employment Legal Advisors to support employment tribunal preparations, and keep accurate, up to date records. You'll mentor junior caseworkers, sharing your experience to build their confidence and help them develop the skills to manage their own cases. Whether you're advising or investigating, you'll make sure everything we do meets policy, legal, and compliance standards. About you You'll hold a Level 5 CIPD qualification and bring proven experience in HR advisory and case management with a strong knowledge of employee relations, employment law and HR best practice. Integrity, discretion, and professionalism will come naturally to you, and colleagues will know they can rely on you for clear, practical guidance in any situation. You'll be organised and confident managing competing priorities, and your communication skills, both written and verbal, will allow you to provide advice that is thoughtful, clear and supportive. Flexibility is key in this role; as a brand new advisory service, you'll be comfortable adapting to change and if required, moving between advisory and investigatory work as the service grows. You'll also have some line management responsibilities. While prior experience isn't required, you'll be supported and trained to lead your team confidently. The size and scale of GCHQ means you'll have the resources, guidance, and networks you need to thrive in your role. Training and development From the day you join us, you'll be supported. You'll be paired with a buddy to help you settle in, and your team will be there to offer ongoing guidance throughout. You'll also have access to a wide range of internal communities, support networks, and mentors to help you navigate your journey. In line with our commitment to nurturing talent and developing future leaders, we'll support you in developing and progressing in your career. Rewards and benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £50,838 (plus a concessionary payment of £2,658), plus other benefits including: 25 days' of annual leave, automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days of public and privilege holidays opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme a dedicated development budget an interest free season ticket loan an excellent pension scheme a cycle to work scheme paid parental and adoption leave Equal opportunities At GCHQ diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website. We're Disability Confident GCHQ is proud to have achieved Leader status within the Department for Work and Pensions' Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, we aim to ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who best meet the essential minimum criteria for this position, will be offered an interview, if it is practical for us to do so. (This is known as the Offer of an Interview.) To secure an interview for this role, the minimum criteria you must have (in order of application process) are : A minimum of level 5 CIPD qualification, assessed at eligibility stage. Proven experience in HR in a Casework or Employee Relations role, assessed at eligibility stage. Meet the minimum pass mark for the application questions which explore your motivation for joining GCHQ and your skills and qualities for the role, assessed at application sift. There is a wide range of extra support available throughout the recruitment process to enable you to do your best, see our website for information on reasonable adjustments we can offer. What to expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: Application sift, looking at your motivation for the role and the organisation. A virtual interview, which will include competency questions. If successful, you will receive a conditional offer of employment. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 to 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you to continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before you apply To work at GCHQ, you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. Read about our eligibility criteria. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. Find out more about the vetting process. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs, and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first and/or surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more securely. The role is based in Manchester, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application, as we do not offer relocation costs. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to withdraw statement Please be aware that we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
A UK government intelligence agency in Manchester is seeking a Senior HR Caseworker to provide advisory support on HR casework and lead investigations. Candidates should possess a Level 5 CIPD qualification and demonstrate significant experience in HR advisory and case management. The role is full-time and based on-site. Competitive salary with extensive benefits, including generous leave and a supportive work environment.
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
A UK government intelligence agency in Manchester is seeking a Senior HR Caseworker to provide advisory support on HR casework and lead investigations. Candidates should possess a Level 5 CIPD qualification and demonstrate significant experience in HR advisory and case management. The role is full-time and based on-site. Competitive salary with extensive benefits, including generous leave and a supportive work environment.
