Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
Job Description What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. A little more about your role Reporting to the Director, Procurement Europe; the Procurement Manager is a senior individual contributor responsible for leading complex procurement projects and delivering expert level procurement solutions across assigned corporate functions. This role combines deep procurement expertise, broad operational knowledge, and advanced analytical and negotiation skills to generate measurable business value for WSP. Acting as a process authority, the position supports the Director, Procurement Europe, and provides guidance to analysts and specialists in procurement execution, supplier negotiations, and compliance with procurement policies. Responsibilities Lead high impact sourcing events and complex contract negotiations for non-global categories. Design and execute HUB focused procurement plans that are aligned with the objectives and evolving need of the business. Act as a trusted subject matter expert (SME) advising stakeholders on supplier markets, pricing trends, and competitive strategies. Partner with internal stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze spend data, and define procurement objectives that deliver measurable value. Own the end to end (E2E) procurement lifecycle, including RFx development, supplier evaluation, negotiation, contracting, and implementation. Resolve complex supplier and process challenges, delivering timely, compliant, and effective solutions. Mentor and coach procurement analysts and specialists, ensuring adherence to policies and best practices while building team capability. Provide strategic input to the Director on process improvements, tools, and templates; recommend initiatives to enhance efficiency and performance. Monitor and report key procurement metrics (savings, cost avoidance, cycle time, compliance) and present actionable insights to leadership. Ensure full compliance with procurement governance, policies, and ESG/supplier diversity standards across all procurement activities. Digital Transformation and Process Optimization Driving ERP and application rollouts, deploying market specific programs, and collaborating closely with P2P to streamline processes, enhance compliance, and improve operational efficiency. Scope of Knowledge & Decision Making Applies advanced sourcing and negotiation expertise with a deep understanding of operational environments across the region. Independently interprets and implements procurement policies, adapting them to meet evolving business needs. Demonstrates mastery by resolving complex challenges and mentoring analysts and specialists to build team capability. Serves as a trusted technical advisor to stakeholders and team members, providing strategic guidance and best practices. Decision Making & Impact Exercises sound judgement in resolving non routine procurement challenges and setting work priorities daily. Makes decisions that directly influence operational performance and financial outcomes in the HUB. Provides strategic recommendations to management on supplier selection, risk mitigation, and process improvement initiatives to drive efficiency and value. Complexity & Independent Judgement Leads high impact procurement projects and successfully manages multiple complex initiatives simultaneously. Exercises independent judgement in evaluating supplier proposals, assessing risk, and negotiating commercial terms. Partners with management to monitor quality, cost, and value, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Leadership & Autonomy Operates with minimal supervision, demonstrating strong self direction and accountability. Serves as a team lead or process owner for assigned procurement activities and drive operational excellence. Provides technical guidance and mentorship to analysts and specialists, ensuring quality outcomes and timely delivery. Innovation, Creativity & Problem Solving Demonstrates initiative and creativity in developing innovative procurement solutions that address complex business needs. Resolves challenging procurement and contractual issues, applying strategic thinking and problem solving skills. Advises management on procurement strategy enhancements and leads cross functional problem solving sessions to drive continuous improvement. What we will be looking for you to demonstrate Education: Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Professional Background: Experience of progressive procurement and sourcing experience, with a strong focus on IT. Technical Expertise: In depth knowledge of procurement processes, contract lifecycle management, supplier negotiations, and data driven analytics. Digital Proficiency: Skilled in ERP and leading procurement platforms such as Scanmarket, SAP Ariba, Coupa, and Oracle; experience driving adoption and optimisation of digital tools. Leadership & Collaboration: Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills; proven ability to influence and collaborate across functions. Governance & Sustainability: Solid understanding of ESG principles, supplier diversity programmes, and ethical procurement standards. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today. About Us We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Work life balance At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK. Inclusivity & Belonging We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bringing together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity. Health & Wellbeing We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits programme, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package. Flex your time To enhance work life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you. Your development We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
Mar 17, 2026
Full time
Job Description What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. A little more about your role Reporting to the Director, Procurement Europe; the Procurement Manager is a senior individual contributor responsible for leading complex procurement projects and delivering expert level procurement solutions across assigned corporate functions. This role combines deep procurement expertise, broad operational knowledge, and advanced analytical and negotiation skills to generate measurable business value for WSP. Acting as a process authority, the position supports the Director, Procurement Europe, and provides guidance to analysts and specialists in procurement execution, supplier negotiations, and compliance with procurement policies. Responsibilities Lead high impact sourcing events and complex contract negotiations for non-global categories. Design and execute HUB focused procurement plans that are aligned with the objectives and evolving need of the business. Act as a trusted subject matter expert (SME) advising stakeholders on supplier markets, pricing trends, and competitive strategies. Partner with internal stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze spend data, and define procurement objectives that deliver measurable value. Own the end to end (E2E) procurement lifecycle, including RFx development, supplier evaluation, negotiation, contracting, and implementation. Resolve complex supplier and process challenges, delivering timely, compliant, and effective solutions. Mentor and coach procurement analysts and specialists, ensuring adherence to policies and best practices while building team capability. Provide strategic input to the Director on process improvements, tools, and templates; recommend initiatives to enhance efficiency and performance. Monitor and report key procurement metrics (savings, cost avoidance, cycle time, compliance) and present actionable insights to leadership. Ensure full compliance with procurement governance, policies, and ESG/supplier diversity standards across all procurement activities. Digital Transformation and Process Optimization Driving ERP and application rollouts, deploying market specific programs, and collaborating closely with P2P to streamline processes, enhance compliance, and improve operational efficiency. Scope of Knowledge & Decision Making Applies advanced sourcing and negotiation expertise with a deep understanding of operational environments across the region. Independently interprets and implements procurement policies, adapting them to meet evolving business needs. Demonstrates mastery by resolving complex challenges and mentoring analysts and specialists to build team capability. Serves as a trusted technical advisor to stakeholders and team members, providing strategic guidance and best practices. Decision Making & Impact Exercises sound judgement in resolving non routine procurement challenges and setting work priorities daily. Makes decisions that directly influence operational performance and financial outcomes in the HUB. Provides strategic recommendations to management on supplier selection, risk mitigation, and process improvement initiatives to drive efficiency and value. Complexity & Independent Judgement Leads high impact procurement projects and successfully manages multiple complex initiatives simultaneously. Exercises independent judgement in evaluating supplier proposals, assessing risk, and negotiating commercial terms. Partners with management to monitor quality, cost, and value, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Leadership & Autonomy Operates with minimal supervision, demonstrating strong self direction and accountability. Serves as a team lead or process owner for assigned procurement activities and drive operational excellence. Provides technical guidance and mentorship to analysts and specialists, ensuring quality outcomes and timely delivery. Innovation, Creativity & Problem Solving Demonstrates initiative and creativity in developing innovative procurement solutions that address complex business needs. Resolves challenging procurement and contractual issues, applying strategic thinking and problem solving skills. Advises management on procurement strategy enhancements and leads cross functional problem solving sessions to drive continuous improvement. What we will be looking for you to demonstrate Education: Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Professional Background: Experience of progressive procurement and sourcing experience, with a strong focus on IT. Technical Expertise: In depth knowledge of procurement processes, contract lifecycle management, supplier negotiations, and data driven analytics. Digital Proficiency: Skilled in ERP and leading procurement platforms such as Scanmarket, SAP Ariba, Coupa, and Oracle; experience driving adoption and optimisation of digital tools. Leadership & Collaboration: Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills; proven ability to influence and collaborate across functions. Governance & Sustainability: Solid understanding of ESG principles, supplier diversity programmes, and ethical procurement standards. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today. About Us We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Work life balance At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK. Inclusivity & Belonging We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bringing together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity. Health & Wellbeing We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits programme, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package. Flex your time To enhance work life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you. Your development We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
Flexera saves customers billions of dollars in wasted technology spend. A pioneer in Hybrid ITAM and FinOps, Flexera provides award-winning, data-oriented SaaS solutions for technology value optimization (TVO), enabling IT, finance, procurement and cloud teams to gain deep insights into cost optimization, compliance and risks for each business service. Flexera One solutions are built on a set of definitive customer, supplier and industry data, powered by our Technology Intelligence Platform, that enables organizations to visualize their Enterprise Technology Blueprint in hybrid environments-from on-premises to SaaS to containers to cloud.We're transforming the software industry. We're Flexera. With more than 50,000 customers across the world, we're achieving that goal. But we know we can't do any of that without our team. we're consistently recognized by Gartner, Forrester and IDC as a category leader in the marketplace. Learn more at The Product Flexera One simplifies your hybrid IT by providing a comprehensive view of your technology landscape, from on-premises to SaaS to the cloud. Our solutions can optimize your technology investments, reduce costs, and mitigate risks, ultimately freeing up resources for innovation. We also offer insights into software, SaaS, and cloud-product usage to facilitate vendor negotiations and renewals with companies like Microsoft and Oracle. By incorporating hybrid ITAM and FinOps disciplines, you can strategize to lower costs with service providers such as AWS, Google, Salesforce, Workday, and ServiceNow. The Role The Partner Customer Success Manager (PCSM) will work with key strategic partners to enable, mentor, and scale best in class customer success for Flexera solutions. This role builds the partner capability to help end customers realize measurable value and ensures early risk signals are identified and acted upon across the customer lifecycle. The PCSM designs a partner learning pathway, tracks certification progress, and provides hands on guidance to drive adoption of Flexera's best practice success framework in the channel. The role will need local and international travel to meet with partners as/where required. Where this role adds value: Renewal Support: Building and tracking a 12-month rolling plan for key renewals to increase retention rates and expansion possibility. Partner Enablement Program: Design a role based partner learning pathway; curate content, and drive certification through the Learning Center and Partner Hub. Governance & Workshops: Host interactive workshops, QBRs/PBRs, and governance forums to standardize partner motions and raise the bar on customer experience. Responsibilities: Working alongside stakeholders from the Alliances and Enablement organisation, design & launch a partner Customer Success learning pathway, mapping competencies by role and aligning to certification standards; maintain curricula in the Flexera Learning Center and Partner Hub. Track certifications and capabilities across partner teams; create dashboards and cadence for certification coverage and tracking. Operationalize best practices for value realization: success planning, adoption plays, outcome verification, and regular executive reviews; coach partners to run customer outcome workshops confidently. Risk signal management: Define standardized health metrics, usage signals, and qualitative risk indicators; build playbooks for early intervention and escalation paths with Alliances and Customer Success. Partner governance: Run QBR/PBR cycles, track actions, and ensure partners meet program quality bars; facilitate bi directional feedback to Flexera product, support, and success functions. Enablement delivery: Create and deliver workshops (in person/virtual), and office hours, to proactively guide partners on Flexera Customer Success best practices. Cross functional coordination: Collaborate with Alliances, Sales, Support, Solutions Enablement, and CS leadership to align partner motions with GTM teams. As part of building and tracking a 12-month rolling plan for key renewals, assist partners with the identification of expansion opportunities (upsell and cross-sell) for Sales to develop. Qualifications and Experience : Channel fluency: Solid experience with SI/MSP/VAR ecosystems and how partner motions deliver customer outcomes. Customer success craft: Success planning, QBR/EBR facilitation, value realization, risk detection, and playbook execution. Consultative leadership: Trusted advisor communication from technical to executive levels; strong program management and stakeholder alignment. Proactive, self starter: Bias to action, ownership of outcomes, and comfort operating in a build and scale environment. Previous experience in IT Asset Management (ITAM), Software Asset Management (SAM), FinOps or SaaS Management would be highly desirable. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for open roles regardless of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local/national laws, policies and/or regulations.Flexera understands the value that results from employing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. We recognize that equity necessitates acknowledging past exclusion and that inclusion requires intentional effort. Our DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) council is the driving force behind our commitment to championing policies and practices that foster a welcoming environment for all.We encourage candidates requiring accommodations to please let us know by emailing .
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
Flexera saves customers billions of dollars in wasted technology spend. A pioneer in Hybrid ITAM and FinOps, Flexera provides award-winning, data-oriented SaaS solutions for technology value optimization (TVO), enabling IT, finance, procurement and cloud teams to gain deep insights into cost optimization, compliance and risks for each business service. Flexera One solutions are built on a set of definitive customer, supplier and industry data, powered by our Technology Intelligence Platform, that enables organizations to visualize their Enterprise Technology Blueprint in hybrid environments-from on-premises to SaaS to containers to cloud.We're transforming the software industry. We're Flexera. With more than 50,000 customers across the world, we're achieving that goal. But we know we can't do any of that without our team. we're consistently recognized by Gartner, Forrester and IDC as a category leader in the marketplace. Learn more at The Product Flexera One simplifies your hybrid IT by providing a comprehensive view of your technology landscape, from on-premises to SaaS to the cloud. Our solutions can optimize your technology investments, reduce costs, and mitigate risks, ultimately freeing up resources for innovation. We also offer insights into software, SaaS, and cloud-product usage to facilitate vendor negotiations and renewals with companies like Microsoft and Oracle. By incorporating hybrid ITAM and FinOps disciplines, you can strategize to lower costs with service providers such as AWS, Google, Salesforce, Workday, and ServiceNow. The Role The Partner Customer Success Manager (PCSM) will work with key strategic partners to enable, mentor, and scale best in class customer success for Flexera solutions. This role builds the partner capability to help end customers realize measurable value and ensures early risk signals are identified and acted upon across the customer lifecycle. The PCSM designs a partner learning pathway, tracks certification progress, and provides hands on guidance to drive adoption of Flexera's best practice success framework in the channel. The role will need local and international travel to meet with partners as/where required. Where this role adds value: Renewal Support: Building and tracking a 12-month rolling plan for key renewals to increase retention rates and expansion possibility. Partner Enablement Program: Design a role based partner learning pathway; curate content, and drive certification through the Learning Center and Partner Hub. Governance & Workshops: Host interactive workshops, QBRs/PBRs, and governance forums to standardize partner motions and raise the bar on customer experience. Responsibilities: Working alongside stakeholders from the Alliances and Enablement organisation, design & launch a partner Customer Success learning pathway, mapping competencies by role and aligning to certification standards; maintain curricula in the Flexera Learning Center and Partner Hub. Track certifications and capabilities across partner teams; create dashboards and cadence for certification coverage and tracking. Operationalize best practices for value realization: success planning, adoption plays, outcome verification, and regular executive reviews; coach partners to run customer outcome workshops confidently. Risk signal management: Define standardized health metrics, usage signals, and qualitative risk indicators; build playbooks for early intervention and escalation paths with Alliances and Customer Success. Partner governance: Run QBR/PBR cycles, track actions, and ensure partners meet program quality bars; facilitate bi directional feedback to Flexera product, support, and success functions. Enablement delivery: Create and deliver workshops (in person/virtual), and office hours, to proactively guide partners on Flexera Customer Success best practices. Cross functional coordination: Collaborate with Alliances, Sales, Support, Solutions Enablement, and CS leadership to align partner motions with GTM teams. As part of building and tracking a 12-month rolling plan for key renewals, assist partners with the identification of expansion opportunities (upsell and cross-sell) for Sales to develop. Qualifications and Experience : Channel fluency: Solid experience with SI/MSP/VAR ecosystems and how partner motions deliver customer outcomes. Customer success craft: Success planning, QBR/EBR facilitation, value realization, risk detection, and playbook execution. Consultative leadership: Trusted advisor communication from technical to executive levels; strong program management and stakeholder alignment. Proactive, self starter: Bias to action, ownership of outcomes, and comfort operating in a build and scale environment. Previous experience in IT Asset Management (ITAM), Software Asset Management (SAM), FinOps or SaaS Management would be highly desirable. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for open roles regardless of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local/national laws, policies and/or regulations.Flexera understands the value that results from employing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. We recognize that equity necessitates acknowledging past exclusion and that inclusion requires intentional effort. Our DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) council is the driving force behind our commitment to championing policies and practices that foster a welcoming environment for all.We encourage candidates requiring accommodations to please let us know by emailing .
At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionaryscientists, technologists, engineers, researchers, educators and innovators to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture Climate Change & Managing CO Artificial Intelligence & Robotics This is ambitious work - work that demands curiosity, courage, and a relentless drive to make a difference. At EIT, you'll join a community built on excellence, innovation, tenacity, trust, and collaboration, where bold ideas become real-world breakthroughs. Together, we push boundaries, embrace complexity, and create solutions to scale ideas from lab to society. Explore more at . Welcome to the Pathogen Project: Within this ecosystem, the Pathogen Project exemplifies EIT's dedication to ground-breaking science. It seeks to transform pathogen risk management, detection and response by leveraging Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS)-based metagenomic and pathogen-specific analytical tools. The goal is to power metagenomic devices using long-read sequencing technologies by building a comprehensive database of pathogen information to inform response. Enabled by Oracle Inc.'s cloud-computing scale and security, the Pathogen Project is advancing toward certified diagnostic tools for deployment in laboratories, hospitals, and public health organisations worldwide. Your Role: At EIT, we're seeking an experienced and detail orientated Senior Scientist, Biotechnology, to contribute to the early stage development of a device based metagenomic pathogen detection platform within EIT Oxford's Pathogen Programme. This work focuses on establishing proof of concept for a modular workflow enabling infectious disease diagnosis at or near the point of care. In this laboratory based role, you will design and execute hypothesis led experiments to interrogate and iteratively refine nucleic acid extraction, purification, and manipulation workflows within a fluidic device architecture. You will apply quantitative characterisation, controlled comparisons, and mechanistic insight to drive system level improvements and systematically reduce technical uncertainty through disciplined, evidence based experimentation. You will bring strong expertise and demonstrable experience developing nucleic acid handling or enzyme based systems. Experience with surface chemistry, microfluidic environments, polymer or material interfaces, or low input nucleic acid workflows is advantageous. You should be comfortable operating in an exploratory, data driven research environment, using structured experimentation, quantitative analysis, and rapid, evidence guided iteration to navigate ambiguity and progress early stage technology development. Key Responsibilities: Designing and executing statistically robust, hypothesis-driven experiments with appropriate controls to isolate key variables and generate reproducible, decision informing data. Applying structured experimental design approaches (e.g. factorial design, parameter sweeps, sensitivity analysis) to systematically explore design space and identify critical performance drivers. Investigating the physicochemical principles underlying nucleic acid adsorption, elution, surface interactions, and partitioning within device materials and reagent systems. Characterising enzyme-substrate interactions under non ideal conditions, including the effects of inhibitors, ionic strength, crowding, and surface chemistry on catalytic efficiency and fidelity. Developing and applying quantitative analytical frameworks to define performance metrics, establish baselines, and guide iterative optimisation across workflow stages. Systematically identifying sources of variability and technical risk, quantifying their impact, and prioritising mitigation strategies based on experimental evidence and expected effect size. Translating mechanistic findings into clear design recommendations that inform workflow architecture, reagent formats, surface treatments, and fluid handling strategies during iterative prototype development. Working closely with engineers to align biochemical and chemical requirements with device design constraints and integration priorities. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience: PhD (or equivalent experience) in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, or a closely related discipline. Deep expertise in characterising biomolecular systems, including quantitative analysis of enzyme kinetics, binding interactions, and nucleic acid chemistry under non ideal or constrained conditions. Demonstrated ability to design controlled experiments that distinguish mechanistic effects from artefact in complex, multi variable systems. Experience with surface functionalisation and bioconjugation strategies, including immobilisation of polynucleotides, enzymes, antibodies, or other biomolecules onto solid supports or device relevant materials. Strong understanding of nucleic acid purification, separation, and manipulation, including the chemical principles governing adsorption, elution, and stability. Hands on experience in assay development and analytical method development using quantitative performance criteria, reproducibility standards, and data driven decision making. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Experience quantifying non nucleic acid chemical species (e.g. inhibitors, contaminants, residual reagents) within multi step laboratory workflows. Demonstrated ability to interrogate the physicochemical behaviour of polynucleotides, enzymes, and related analytes within complex or miniaturised systems. Familiarity with library preparation chemistries and sequencing workflows, including Oxford Nanopore and other next generation sequencing platforms, with awareness of upstream chemical constraints affecting downstream performance. Experience working with microfluidic systems, polymer interfaces, or material-biomolecule interactions. Key Attributes: Scientific and Technical Expertise Proven ability to design, implement, and troubleshoot bioconjugation and surface based assays within integrated workflows. Experience quantifying and mitigating chemical carryover, inhibitory species, or cross contamination in complex, multi stage processing systems. Familiarity with biosafety practices and sterile technique for handling human derived or high pathogen environmental samples. Evidence of innovation and technical leadership in early stage technology development (e.g. patents, publications, translational research contributions, or commercial product development). Team Working and Project Management Ability to define experimental workstreams, set measurable technical objectives, and deliver clear outputs aligned with programme milestones. Experience communicating quantitative and mechanistic findings in a manner that informs engineering and architectural decisions. Demonstrated cross disciplinary collaboration across biology, chemistry, engineering, data science, or related fields. Soft Skills Strong analytical and problem solving mindset with a disciplined, evidence led experimental approach. Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and non technical audiences. Ability to prioritise work based on impact, manage multiple parallel investigations, and operate effectively in a rapidly evolving research environment. Our Benefits: Salary: Competitive + travel allowance + bonus Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electric Car Scheme Working Together - What It Involves: You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. In certain cases, we can consider sponsorship, and this will be assessed on a case by case basis. For this role we would expect someone to be fully on site in Oxford You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford (or be willing to relocate).
Mar 13, 2026
Full time
At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionaryscientists, technologists, engineers, researchers, educators and innovators to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture Climate Change & Managing CO Artificial Intelligence & Robotics This is ambitious work - work that demands curiosity, courage, and a relentless drive to make a difference. At EIT, you'll join a community built on excellence, innovation, tenacity, trust, and collaboration, where bold ideas become real-world breakthroughs. Together, we push boundaries, embrace complexity, and create solutions to scale ideas from lab to society. Explore more at . Welcome to the Pathogen Project: Within this ecosystem, the Pathogen Project exemplifies EIT's dedication to ground-breaking science. It seeks to transform pathogen risk management, detection and response by leveraging Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS)-based metagenomic and pathogen-specific analytical tools. The goal is to power metagenomic devices using long-read sequencing technologies by building a comprehensive database of pathogen information to inform response. Enabled by Oracle Inc.'s cloud-computing scale and security, the Pathogen Project is advancing toward certified diagnostic tools for deployment in laboratories, hospitals, and public health organisations worldwide. Your Role: At EIT, we're seeking an experienced and detail orientated Senior Scientist, Biotechnology, to contribute to the early stage development of a device based metagenomic pathogen detection platform within EIT Oxford's Pathogen Programme. This work focuses on establishing proof of concept for a modular workflow enabling infectious disease diagnosis at or near the point of care. In this laboratory based role, you will design and execute hypothesis led experiments to interrogate and iteratively refine nucleic acid extraction, purification, and manipulation workflows within a fluidic device architecture. You will apply quantitative characterisation, controlled comparisons, and mechanistic insight to drive system level improvements and systematically reduce technical uncertainty through disciplined, evidence based experimentation. You will bring strong expertise and demonstrable experience developing nucleic acid handling or enzyme based systems. Experience with surface chemistry, microfluidic environments, polymer or material interfaces, or low input nucleic acid workflows is advantageous. You should be comfortable operating in an exploratory, data driven research environment, using structured experimentation, quantitative analysis, and rapid, evidence guided iteration to navigate ambiguity and progress early stage technology development. Key Responsibilities: Designing and executing statistically robust, hypothesis-driven experiments with appropriate controls to isolate key variables and generate reproducible, decision informing data. Applying structured experimental design approaches (e.g. factorial design, parameter sweeps, sensitivity analysis) to systematically explore design space and identify critical performance drivers. Investigating the physicochemical principles underlying nucleic acid adsorption, elution, surface interactions, and partitioning within device materials and reagent systems. Characterising enzyme-substrate interactions under non ideal conditions, including the effects of inhibitors, ionic strength, crowding, and surface chemistry on catalytic efficiency and fidelity. Developing and applying quantitative analytical frameworks to define performance metrics, establish baselines, and guide iterative optimisation across workflow stages. Systematically identifying sources of variability and technical risk, quantifying their impact, and prioritising mitigation strategies based on experimental evidence and expected effect size. Translating mechanistic findings into clear design recommendations that inform workflow architecture, reagent formats, surface treatments, and fluid handling strategies during iterative prototype development. Working closely with engineers to align biochemical and chemical requirements with device design constraints and integration priorities. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience: PhD (or equivalent experience) in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, or a closely related discipline. Deep expertise in characterising biomolecular systems, including quantitative analysis of enzyme kinetics, binding interactions, and nucleic acid chemistry under non ideal or constrained conditions. Demonstrated ability to design controlled experiments that distinguish mechanistic effects from artefact in complex, multi variable systems. Experience with surface functionalisation and bioconjugation strategies, including immobilisation of polynucleotides, enzymes, antibodies, or other biomolecules onto solid supports or device relevant materials. Strong understanding of nucleic acid purification, separation, and manipulation, including the chemical principles governing adsorption, elution, and stability. Hands on experience in assay development and analytical method development using quantitative performance criteria, reproducibility standards, and data driven decision making. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Experience quantifying non nucleic acid chemical species (e.g. inhibitors, contaminants, residual reagents) within multi step laboratory workflows. Demonstrated ability to interrogate the physicochemical behaviour of polynucleotides, enzymes, and related analytes within complex or miniaturised systems. Familiarity with library preparation chemistries and sequencing workflows, including Oxford Nanopore and other next generation sequencing platforms, with awareness of upstream chemical constraints affecting downstream performance. Experience working with microfluidic systems, polymer interfaces, or material-biomolecule interactions. Key Attributes: Scientific and Technical Expertise Proven ability to design, implement, and troubleshoot bioconjugation and surface based assays within integrated workflows. Experience quantifying and mitigating chemical carryover, inhibitory species, or cross contamination in complex, multi stage processing systems. Familiarity with biosafety practices and sterile technique for handling human derived or high pathogen environmental samples. Evidence of innovation and technical leadership in early stage technology development (e.g. patents, publications, translational research contributions, or commercial product development). Team Working and Project Management Ability to define experimental workstreams, set measurable technical objectives, and deliver clear outputs aligned with programme milestones. Experience communicating quantitative and mechanistic findings in a manner that informs engineering and architectural decisions. Demonstrated cross disciplinary collaboration across biology, chemistry, engineering, data science, or related fields. Soft Skills Strong analytical and problem solving mindset with a disciplined, evidence led experimental approach. Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and non technical audiences. Ability to prioritise work based on impact, manage multiple parallel investigations, and operate effectively in a rapidly evolving research environment. Our Benefits: Salary: Competitive + travel allowance + bonus Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electric Car Scheme Working Together - What It Involves: You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. In certain cases, we can consider sponsorship, and this will be assessed on a case by case basis. For this role we would expect someone to be fully on site in Oxford You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford (or be willing to relocate).
Managing Consultant - Public Services - Solution Architecture We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life. Why consider joining our Public Services community as a Solution Architecture Managing Consultant? Join a team where you're trusted to shape your own path, manage your time, and influence real change for our clients and communities. Grow a flexible and unique career within a trust-based,inclusive environment that values excellence, innovation, and curiosity. Be part of a team actively shaping UK Public Servicesand tackling issues that impact our everyday lives Join other experts within our supportive and collaborative community through knowledge-sharing and peer-level support, coaching and mentoring What you can expect Be part of our management team, helping shape and launch new service propositions while driving strategic business growth. Lead business development initiatives -building trusted client relationships, owning outcomes, and delivering innovative, high-impact solutions. Collaborate with FTSE 100 clients as a respected advisor, guiding them through complex challenges with clarity and creativity. Support your team's growth through coaching, knowledge-sharing, and creating opportunities for them to thrive. Consulting experience, leading Architecture and development teams through end-to-end solutions for complex client challenges in the UK Public Services sector. Proven record of contributing to business development and working to sales targets forlarge UK central government contracts (£1m+ contract value size). You have an established network of senior stakeholders inthe sector, with a proven ability to nurture and expand relationships Demonstrated ability to shape and communicate architectural strategies across multiple domains (application, business, integration) You've worked on the Application side of the tech stack, then moved into Solution architecture. Strong familiarity with architecture frameworks and modelling tools (e.g. UML, ArchiMate) Skilled at building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders You've managed teams of developers and technical colleagues While we advocate for using the right tech for the right task, you can expect to work with the following technologies to ensure scalable, high-performance applications: Cloud & Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, IBM, Oracle, Salesforce Architecture & Delivery: Microservices, packaged solutions, cloud/on-premise models, agile delivery, digital transformation Tools & Frameworks: IoT, cloud-native architectures, UML, ArchiMate Additional information Please note that the interview stages may be subject to change based on the specific requirements of the role. Introductory call with one of our senior Talent Acquisition partners to explore your background, the opportunity and PA. Round 1: 3x competency interviews, allowing you to meet different members of PA. Final Round : Business plan presentation with PA leaders - you will be given guidance and time to prepare in advance. Life At PA encompasses our peoples' experience at PA. It's about how we enrich peoples' working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work. Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams, and support our communities, to deliver insight and impact, solving the world's most complex challenges. We're focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets, and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self. We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits: Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days Generous company pension scheme Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives Annual performance-based bonus PA share ownership Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn) We're committed to advancing equality.We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief veteran status, or other by any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. Hybrid Working- Our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. However, the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment, including up to 5 days per week on client site. Adjustments or accommodations- Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us
Mar 07, 2026
Full time
Managing Consultant - Public Services - Solution Architecture We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life. Why consider joining our Public Services community as a Solution Architecture Managing Consultant? Join a team where you're trusted to shape your own path, manage your time, and influence real change for our clients and communities. Grow a flexible and unique career within a trust-based,inclusive environment that values excellence, innovation, and curiosity. Be part of a team actively shaping UK Public Servicesand tackling issues that impact our everyday lives Join other experts within our supportive and collaborative community through knowledge-sharing and peer-level support, coaching and mentoring What you can expect Be part of our management team, helping shape and launch new service propositions while driving strategic business growth. Lead business development initiatives -building trusted client relationships, owning outcomes, and delivering innovative, high-impact solutions. Collaborate with FTSE 100 clients as a respected advisor, guiding them through complex challenges with clarity and creativity. Support your team's growth through coaching, knowledge-sharing, and creating opportunities for them to thrive. Consulting experience, leading Architecture and development teams through end-to-end solutions for complex client challenges in the UK Public Services sector. Proven record of contributing to business development and working to sales targets forlarge UK central government contracts (£1m+ contract value size). You have an established network of senior stakeholders inthe sector, with a proven ability to nurture and expand relationships Demonstrated ability to shape and communicate architectural strategies across multiple domains (application, business, integration) You've worked on the Application side of the tech stack, then moved into Solution architecture. Strong familiarity with architecture frameworks and modelling tools (e.g. UML, ArchiMate) Skilled at building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders You've managed teams of developers and technical colleagues While we advocate for using the right tech for the right task, you can expect to work with the following technologies to ensure scalable, high-performance applications: Cloud & Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, IBM, Oracle, Salesforce Architecture & Delivery: Microservices, packaged solutions, cloud/on-premise models, agile delivery, digital transformation Tools & Frameworks: IoT, cloud-native architectures, UML, ArchiMate Additional information Please note that the interview stages may be subject to change based on the specific requirements of the role. Introductory call with one of our senior Talent Acquisition partners to explore your background, the opportunity and PA. Round 1: 3x competency interviews, allowing you to meet different members of PA. Final Round : Business plan presentation with PA leaders - you will be given guidance and time to prepare in advance. Life At PA encompasses our peoples' experience at PA. It's about how we enrich peoples' working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work. Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams, and support our communities, to deliver insight and impact, solving the world's most complex challenges. We're focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets, and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self. We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits: Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days Generous company pension scheme Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives Annual performance-based bonus PA share ownership Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn) We're committed to advancing equality.We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief veteran status, or other by any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. Hybrid Working- Our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. However, the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment, including up to 5 days per week on client site. Adjustments or accommodations- Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us
World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With over 200 years of history, join us and help accelerate the transition to net zero. As an Infrastructure Architect, you will shape the global infrastructure and operations strategy while leading long-term roadmaps across cloud, database, and data center capabilities. This role ensures every domain aligns with the global IT vision, maximizes reuse and interoperability, and delivers measurable business outcomes. Your work will directly support JM's mission as a global leader in sustainable technologies, helping to transform energy systems and reduce carbon emissions to create a cleaner, brighter future. The role: As Infrastructure Architect, you will help drive our goals by: Leads the creation and execution of global cloud, database, and data center strategies aligned to transformation and cost-optimization goals. Drives continuous improvement using options analysis to prioritize work based on value, relevance, and future-fit across the estate. Maintains a capability-level view to identify overlaps, gaps, and opportunities for consolidation, innovation, and simplification. Produces and maintains key architecture artefacts (e.g., As-Is views, roadmaps, target/reference architectures, HLDs) and represents architecture in governance forums. Ensures compliance with technical governance, data security, and regulatory requirements, conducting risk analysis and defining mitigation strategies. Acts as a trusted advisor, facilitating technical discussions, clearly communicating architectures, and promoting reusable architecture assets across technical and non-technical stakeholders. Key skills that will help you succeed in this role: Strong technical foundation (5-10 years) with readiness to step into a first architecture role. Broad infrastructure expertise across virtualization, compute, storage, cloud (Azure), databases (SQL/Oracle), backup, monitoring, and patching. IT security knowledge applicable to infrastructure and solution design. Technical leadership experience on programmes and projects. Stakeholder management & ability to build consensus across diverse technologies. Understanding of OT environments (e.g., ISA-95, OG-86, IEC 62443). What we offer: We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees' financial and physical wellbeing, such as: Retirement savings Share plans Saving accounts Life and disability insurance Commuter allowances and loans Medical plans / health assessments Fitness discounts Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career! At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected. For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact (url removed). We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience. Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised. To submit your application, please click the "Apply" button online. All applications are carefully considered and your details will be stored on our secure Application Management System. This is used throughout Johnson Matthey for the selection of suitable candidates for our vacancies as they arise.Johnson Matthey respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. For more information about how your personal data is used please view our privacy notice: Johnson Matthey Privacy Notice . By applying for this role and creating an account you are agreeing to the notice. Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With over 200 years of history, join us and help accelerate the transition to net zero. As an Infrastructure Architect, you will shape the global infrastructure and operations strategy while leading long-term roadmaps across cloud, database, and data center capabilities. This role ensures every domain aligns with the global IT vision, maximizes reuse and interoperability, and delivers measurable business outcomes. Your work will directly support JM's mission as a global leader in sustainable technologies, helping to transform energy systems and reduce carbon emissions to create a cleaner, brighter future. The role: As Infrastructure Architect, you will help drive our goals by: Leads the creation and execution of global cloud, database, and data center strategies aligned to transformation and cost-optimization goals. Drives continuous improvement using options analysis to prioritize work based on value, relevance, and future-fit across the estate. Maintains a capability-level view to identify overlaps, gaps, and opportunities for consolidation, innovation, and simplification. Produces and maintains key architecture artefacts (e.g., As-Is views, roadmaps, target/reference architectures, HLDs) and represents architecture in governance forums. Ensures compliance with technical governance, data security, and regulatory requirements, conducting risk analysis and defining mitigation strategies. Acts as a trusted advisor, facilitating technical discussions, clearly communicating architectures, and promoting reusable architecture assets across technical and non-technical stakeholders. Key skills that will help you succeed in this role: Strong technical foundation (5-10 years) with readiness to step into a first architecture role. Broad infrastructure expertise across virtualization, compute, storage, cloud (Azure), databases (SQL/Oracle), backup, monitoring, and patching. IT security knowledge applicable to infrastructure and solution design. Technical leadership experience on programmes and projects. Stakeholder management & ability to build consensus across diverse technologies. Understanding of OT environments (e.g., ISA-95, OG-86, IEC 62443). What we offer: We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees' financial and physical wellbeing, such as: Retirement savings Share plans Saving accounts Life and disability insurance Commuter allowances and loans Medical plans / health assessments Fitness discounts Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career! At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected. For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact (url removed). We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience. Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised. To submit your application, please click the "Apply" button online. All applications are carefully considered and your details will be stored on our secure Application Management System. This is used throughout Johnson Matthey for the selection of suitable candidates for our vacancies as they arise.Johnson Matthey respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. For more information about how your personal data is used please view our privacy notice: Johnson Matthey Privacy Notice . By applying for this role and creating an account you are agreeing to the notice. Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.
Managing Consultant - Architecture within Defence & Security We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life. Why consider joining our Defence & Security community as an Architecture Managing Consultant? Join a team where you're trusted to shape your own path, manage your time, and influence real change for our clients and communities. Grow a flexible and unique career within a trust-based,inclusive environment that values excellence, innovation, and curiosity. Be part of a team actively shaping Defence & Security and tackling issues that impact our everyday lives Join other experts within our supportive and collaborative community through knowledge-sharing and peer-level support, coaching and mentoring What you can expect Be part of our management team, helping shape and launch new service propositions while driving strategic business growth. Lead business development initiatives -building trusted client relationships, owning outcomes, and delivering innovative, high-impact solutions. Collaborate with FTSE 100 clients as a respected advisor, guiding them through complex challenges with clarity and creativity. Support your team's growth through coaching, knowledge-sharing, and creating opportunities for them to thrive. Even if you don't meet every requirement below, feel free to still apply as we are often hiring for similar roles which your background might be better suited to. Proven experience leading architecture and development teams, delivering impactful, end-to-end solutions for complex client challenges. Strong understanding of the defence sector, with experience across areas such as banking, insurance, payments, or wealth management. Demonstrated ability to shape and communicate architectural strategies across multiple domains (application, business, integration). Skilled at building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, translating technical insight into business value. Track record of contributing to business development, including pre-sales, proposal development, and client engagement. Familiarity with architecture frameworks and modelling tools (e.g. UML, ArchiMate), with awareness of emerging trends and technologies. An established network of senior stakeholders within the financial services sector, with a proven ability to nurture and expand relationships that support business development and long-term client partnerships. While we advocate for using the right tech for the right task, you can expect to work with the following technologies to ensure scalable, high-performance applications: Cloud & Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, IBM, Oracle, Salesforce Architecture & Delivery: Microservices, packaged solutions, cloud/on-premise models, agile delivery, digital transformation Tools & Frameworks: IoT, cloud-native architectures, UML, ArchiMate Additional information Please note that the interview stages may be subject to change based on the specific requirements of the role. Introductory Call with one of our senior Talent Acquisition partners to explore your background, the opportunity and PA. Round 1: 3x competency interviews, allowing you to meet different members of PA. Final Round : Business plan presentation with PA leaders - you will be given guidance and time to prepare in advance. Life At PA encompasses our peoples' experience at PA. It's about how we enrich peoples' working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work. Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams, and support our communities, to deliver insight and impact, solving the world's most complex challenges. We're focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets, and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self. We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits: Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days Generous company pension scheme Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives Annual performance-based bonus PA share ownership Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn) We're committed to advancing equality.We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief veteran status, or other by any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. Hybrid Working- Our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. However, the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment, including up to 5 days per week on client site. Adjustments or accommodations- Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Managing Consultant - Architecture within Defence & Security We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life. Why consider joining our Defence & Security community as an Architecture Managing Consultant? Join a team where you're trusted to shape your own path, manage your time, and influence real change for our clients and communities. Grow a flexible and unique career within a trust-based,inclusive environment that values excellence, innovation, and curiosity. Be part of a team actively shaping Defence & Security and tackling issues that impact our everyday lives Join other experts within our supportive and collaborative community through knowledge-sharing and peer-level support, coaching and mentoring What you can expect Be part of our management team, helping shape and launch new service propositions while driving strategic business growth. Lead business development initiatives -building trusted client relationships, owning outcomes, and delivering innovative, high-impact solutions. Collaborate with FTSE 100 clients as a respected advisor, guiding them through complex challenges with clarity and creativity. Support your team's growth through coaching, knowledge-sharing, and creating opportunities for them to thrive. Even if you don't meet every requirement below, feel free to still apply as we are often hiring for similar roles which your background might be better suited to. Proven experience leading architecture and development teams, delivering impactful, end-to-end solutions for complex client challenges. Strong understanding of the defence sector, with experience across areas such as banking, insurance, payments, or wealth management. Demonstrated ability to shape and communicate architectural strategies across multiple domains (application, business, integration). Skilled at building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, translating technical insight into business value. Track record of contributing to business development, including pre-sales, proposal development, and client engagement. Familiarity with architecture frameworks and modelling tools (e.g. UML, ArchiMate), with awareness of emerging trends and technologies. An established network of senior stakeholders within the financial services sector, with a proven ability to nurture and expand relationships that support business development and long-term client partnerships. While we advocate for using the right tech for the right task, you can expect to work with the following technologies to ensure scalable, high-performance applications: Cloud & Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, IBM, Oracle, Salesforce Architecture & Delivery: Microservices, packaged solutions, cloud/on-premise models, agile delivery, digital transformation Tools & Frameworks: IoT, cloud-native architectures, UML, ArchiMate Additional information Please note that the interview stages may be subject to change based on the specific requirements of the role. Introductory Call with one of our senior Talent Acquisition partners to explore your background, the opportunity and PA. Round 1: 3x competency interviews, allowing you to meet different members of PA. Final Round : Business plan presentation with PA leaders - you will be given guidance and time to prepare in advance. Life At PA encompasses our peoples' experience at PA. It's about how we enrich peoples' working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work. Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams, and support our communities, to deliver insight and impact, solving the world's most complex challenges. We're focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets, and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self. We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits: Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days Generous company pension scheme Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives Annual performance-based bonus PA share ownership Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn) We're committed to advancing equality.We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief veteran status, or other by any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. Hybrid Working- Our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. However, the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment, including up to 5 days per week on client site. Adjustments or accommodations- Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us
