Consultant in Public Health - Policy and Commissioning This is a great opportunity to join Brent Councils Public Health Team, whether you are an experienced Public Health Consultant or newly qualified. This focus of this role is on public health policy and ensuring we are excellent at commissioning and relationship management. This role is supported by the Director of Public Health, and the post holder will be part of the Public Health Senior Leadership Team (which includes experienced Public Health Consultants). The department is overseen by the Corporate Director of Service, Reform and Strategy. As such this role has close links with Adult Social Care, Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise Sector. There are opportunities for systems leadership. As a Council and systems leaders, we are always focusing on sustainability and community development. There are plenty of opportunities within this role to influence the expansion of neighbourhood working for the Council, NHS, and our other partners. There are also opportunities to influence how we deliver services to adults and also our response to climate change. The Public Health Team in Brent is well respected, as well as being a happy, stable, and effective team. The team have a diverse range of expertise to deliver the public health function in the Council. Main duties of the job Inclusion in the GMC Full and Specialist Register with a license to practice/GDC Specialist List or inclusion in the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health or provide evidence that nearing completion of training (within 6 months of CCT). An experienced capable leader with an understanding of interfaces between health, social care, and key partners (dealing with wider determinants of health). Experience of developing and leading public health policy In depth understanding of health and care system and relationships with both local & national government. Experience of commissioning, clinical quality assurance, quality improvement, evaluations, and evidence based public health practice. Job responsibilities Collaborate collegiately with the Councils Senior Management Team (SMT) and be part of the Public Health Leadership Team, provide a proactive contribution delivering departmental and corporate objectives. Take responsibility for development, implementation, and delivery of public health policy, including public health led policy work and ensuring public health, prevention and inequalities feature in wider Council polices. The post-holder is expected to demonstrate expertise across the full range of relevant competencies as set out by the Faculty of Public Health (Appendix 1) and where required, take responsibility for resolving operational issues. Provide expert public health support and whole system leadership to ensure an evidence-based approach for commissioning and developing high quality equitable services, within and across a range of organizations including voluntary, public, and private sector. This will include expertise in evaluation and development of appropriate KPIs. Lead the commissioning and procurement function within the public health team and collaborate with commissioners across the Service, Reform and Strategy Department to ensure joint working and high-quality commissioning. To lead and participate in internal service reviews, auditing of contracts and processes. Lead and manage a portfolio of customer-focused services in alignment with both corporate and departmental aims and priorities. Provide leadership and management to achieve high performance and effective operational delivery, which will include managing the effective use of resources and staff. Work closely with the DPH and deputise on occasion, to support effective working relationships with relevant portfolio holders. Support and develop partnership working, including acting as an effective ambassador and advocate with external organisations. Take responsibility for a range of public health issues and work across organisational and professional boundaries, acting as a change agent managing complexity to deliver improvements in health and wellbeing. Provide briefings on the health and wellbeing needs of local communities to Councillors, Council Officers, NHS, the third sector, and the public and partners. Where required to so, the post-holder will provide verbal briefing to Councillors, other colleagues and stakeholders in person as required. Utilise information and intelligence systems to underpin public health action across disciplines and organisations. 14. Provide strategic and public health advice to Adult Social Care. This includes supporting the prevention agenda within Adult Social Care. Support the DPH in the delivery of the Councils health protection responsibilities, working with UKHSA and contributing to the Councils Emergency Preparedness and response functions, and working with UKHSA. Support the DPH, Directorate Senior Leadership Team and the Corporate Management Team in the development and implementation of robust strategies for improving the health and wellbeing of local communities including ensuring qualitative and/or quantitative measurements are in place to demonstrate improvements. 17. Contribute actively to the training programme for Specialty Registrars in Public Health and to the training of Practitioners. Undertaking health needs assessments as required to enable actions to be taken to improve the health of the local population. Developing prioritisation techniques and managing their application to policies, services and to help resolve issues such as the investment-disinvestment debate. Effective communication of complex concepts, science and data and their implications for local communities, to a range of stakeholders with very different backgrounds. Understanding of evaluation frameworks and applying those frameworks to the benefit of local communities. A capacity to apply the scientific body of knowledge on public health to the polices and services necessary to improve health, both currently and for future generations, and to formulate clear practical evidence-based recommendations. The understanding of human and organisational behaviour and the application of this knowledge to the achievement of change. Inspire commitment to public health outcomes and to prevention as a core feature of public sector reform. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and all employees are required to act in such a way that at all times safeguards the health and well being of children and vulnerable adults. Perform duties with due regard to Brent Councils customer care; equal opportunities; information governance, data protection, health and safety and Emergency Planning & Awareness (including to provide assistance where available)policies and procedures. Employees should embed environmental sustainability into their work, actively contributing to Brent becoming a carbon neutral borough in 2030. Undertake any other duties commensurate with the general level of responsibility of this post. Professional obligations Undertake an annual professional appraisal including completion of a programme of CPD, in accordance with Faculty of Public Health requirements, or other recognised body, and undertake revalidation, audit or other measures required to remain on the GMC/GDC Specialist Register or the UK Public Health (Specialist) Register or other specialist register as appropriate. Practice in accordance with all relevant sections of the General Medical Councils Good Medical Practice (if medically qualified) and the Faculty of Public Healths Good Public Health Practice and UKPHR requirements. Public health practice must be conducted within the ethical framework of the health professions. Qualifications In line with legislation, inclusion in the GMC Full and Specialist Register with a license to practice/GDC Specialist List or inclusion in the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists at the point of application. If included in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List in a specialty other than public health medicine/dental public health, candidates must have equivalent training and/or appropriate experience of public health practice. Any public health speciality registrar applicants who are currently on the UK public health training programme and not yet on either the GMC, GDC or UKPHR specialist register must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that they are within 6 months of gaining entry to a register at the date of interview Applicants going through the portfolio registration routes (GMC or UKPHR) are not eligible to be shortlisted for interview until they are included on the register. The six-month rule does not apply to these portfolio route applicants. If an applicant is UK trained in Public Health, they must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. If an applicant is non-UK trained, they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT. Applicants must meet minimum CPD requirements (i.e. be up to date) in accordance with Faculty of Public Health requirements or other recognised body MFPH by examination, by exemption or by assessment, or equivalent Masters in public health or equivalent. Experience Experience of writing and implementing public health policy Experience of commissioning and procurement . click apply for full job details
Jul 07, 2026
Full time
Consultant in Public Health - Policy and Commissioning This is a great opportunity to join Brent Councils Public Health Team, whether you are an experienced Public Health Consultant or newly qualified. This focus of this role is on public health policy and ensuring we are excellent at commissioning and relationship management. This role is supported by the Director of Public Health, and the post holder will be part of the Public Health Senior Leadership Team (which includes experienced Public Health Consultants). The department is overseen by the Corporate Director of Service, Reform and Strategy. As such this role has close links with Adult Social Care, Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise Sector. There are opportunities for systems leadership. As a Council and systems leaders, we are always focusing on sustainability and community development. There are plenty of opportunities within this role to influence the expansion of neighbourhood working for the Council, NHS, and our other partners. There are also opportunities to influence how we deliver services to adults and also our response to climate change. The Public Health Team in Brent is well respected, as well as being a happy, stable, and effective team. The team have a diverse range of expertise to deliver the public health function in the Council. Main duties of the job Inclusion in the GMC Full and Specialist Register with a license to practice/GDC Specialist List or inclusion in the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health or provide evidence that nearing completion of training (within 6 months of CCT). An experienced capable leader with an understanding of interfaces between health, social care, and key partners (dealing with wider determinants of health). Experience of developing and leading public health policy In depth understanding of health and care system and relationships with both local & national government. Experience of commissioning, clinical quality assurance, quality improvement, evaluations, and evidence based public health practice. Job responsibilities Collaborate collegiately with the Councils Senior Management Team (SMT) and be part of the Public Health Leadership Team, provide a proactive contribution delivering departmental and corporate objectives. Take responsibility for development, implementation, and delivery of public health policy, including public health led policy work and ensuring public health, prevention and inequalities feature in wider Council polices. The post-holder is expected to demonstrate expertise across the full range of relevant competencies as set out by the Faculty of Public Health (Appendix 1) and where required, take responsibility for resolving operational issues. Provide expert public health support and whole system leadership to ensure an evidence-based approach for commissioning and developing high quality equitable services, within and across a range of organizations including voluntary, public, and private sector. This will include expertise in evaluation and development of appropriate KPIs. Lead the commissioning and procurement function within the public health team and collaborate with commissioners across the Service, Reform and Strategy Department to ensure joint working and high-quality commissioning. To lead and participate in internal service reviews, auditing of contracts and processes. Lead and manage a portfolio of customer-focused services in alignment with both corporate and departmental aims and priorities. Provide leadership and management to achieve high performance and effective operational delivery, which will include managing the effective use of resources and staff. Work closely with the DPH and deputise on occasion, to support effective working relationships with relevant portfolio holders. Support and develop partnership working, including acting as an effective ambassador and advocate with external organisations. Take responsibility for a range of public health issues and work across organisational and professional boundaries, acting as a change agent managing complexity to deliver improvements in health and wellbeing. Provide briefings on the health and wellbeing needs of local communities to Councillors, Council Officers, NHS, the third sector, and the public and partners. Where required to so, the post-holder will provide verbal briefing to Councillors, other colleagues and stakeholders in person as required. Utilise information and intelligence systems to underpin public health action across disciplines and organisations. 14. Provide strategic and public health advice to Adult Social Care. This includes supporting the prevention agenda within Adult Social Care. Support the DPH in the delivery of the Councils health protection responsibilities, working with UKHSA and contributing to the Councils Emergency Preparedness and response functions, and working with UKHSA. Support the DPH, Directorate Senior Leadership Team and the Corporate Management Team in the development and implementation of robust strategies for improving the health and wellbeing of local communities including ensuring qualitative and/or quantitative measurements are in place to demonstrate improvements. 17. Contribute actively to the training programme for Specialty Registrars in Public Health and to the training of Practitioners. Undertaking health needs assessments as required to enable actions to be taken to improve the health of the local population. Developing prioritisation techniques and managing their application to policies, services and to help resolve issues such as the investment-disinvestment debate. Effective communication of complex concepts, science and data and their implications for local communities, to a range of stakeholders with very different backgrounds. Understanding of evaluation frameworks and applying those frameworks to the benefit of local communities. A capacity to apply the scientific body of knowledge on public health to the polices and services necessary to improve health, both currently and for future generations, and to formulate clear practical evidence-based recommendations. The understanding of human and organisational behaviour and the application of this knowledge to the achievement of change. Inspire commitment to public health outcomes and to prevention as a core feature of public sector reform. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and all employees are required to act in such a way that at all times safeguards the health and well being of children and vulnerable adults. Perform duties with due regard to Brent Councils customer care; equal opportunities; information governance, data protection, health and safety and Emergency Planning & Awareness (including to provide assistance where available)policies and procedures. Employees should embed environmental sustainability into their work, actively contributing to Brent becoming a carbon neutral borough in 2030. Undertake any other duties commensurate with the general level of responsibility of this post. Professional obligations Undertake an annual professional appraisal including completion of a programme of CPD, in accordance with Faculty of Public Health requirements, or other recognised body, and undertake revalidation, audit or other measures required to remain on the GMC/GDC Specialist Register or the UK Public Health (Specialist) Register or other specialist register as appropriate. Practice in accordance with all relevant sections of the General Medical Councils Good Medical Practice (if medically qualified) and the Faculty of Public Healths Good Public Health Practice and UKPHR requirements. Public health practice must be conducted within the ethical framework of the health professions. Qualifications In line with legislation, inclusion in the GMC Full and Specialist Register with a license to practice/GDC Specialist List or inclusion in the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists at the point of application. If included in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List in a specialty other than public health medicine/dental public health, candidates must have equivalent training and/or appropriate experience of public health practice. Any public health speciality registrar applicants who are currently on the UK public health training programme and not yet on either the GMC, GDC or UKPHR specialist register must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that they are within 6 months of gaining entry to a register at the date of interview Applicants going through the portfolio registration routes (GMC or UKPHR) are not eligible to be shortlisted for interview until they are included on the register. The six-month rule does not apply to these portfolio route applicants. If an applicant is UK trained in Public Health, they must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. If an applicant is non-UK trained, they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT. Applicants must meet minimum CPD requirements (i.e. be up to date) in accordance with Faculty of Public Health requirements or other recognised body MFPH by examination, by exemption or by assessment, or equivalent Masters in public health or equivalent. Experience Experience of writing and implementing public health policy Experience of commissioning and procurement . click apply for full job details
Senior ITSM Engineer Must have an Active DV Clearance 4 Day weeks are available Senior ITSM Engineer Opportunity An opportunity exists for an experienced Senior ITSM Engineer to join a specialist ITSM Tooling team delivering enterprise service management solutions within secure Defence environments. The Senior ITSM Engineer will support the development, implementation and optimisation of ITSM tooling across multiple programmes and customer environments. The Senior ITSM Engineer will work as part of an Agile delivery team producing build documentation, configuration standards and implementation plans for complex ITSM platforms. This role suits a technically strong Senior ITSM Engineer who enjoys working with both traditional and modern service management tooling while delivering secure and resilient solutions. Senior ITSM Engineer Responsibilities Design, configure and deploy ITSM tooling solutions across secure environments. Produce build documentation, implementation plans and configuration standards. Support the optimisation and enhancement of enterprise ITSM platforms. Work closely with architects and delivery teams to ensure consistent tooling deployment. Ensure solutions align with ITIL service management processes and operational governance. Support delivery of large scale ITSM solutions across cloud, hybrid and on premises environments. Senior ITSM Engineer Skills and Experience Extensive experience with ITSM and Service Desk platforms including ServiceNow, BMC Remedy, BMC Helix, CA Service Desk Manager, Cherwell, Freshworks or ManageEngine. Strong knowledge of ITSM, ITOM, ITIL or eTOM frameworks, ideally with ITIL v4 certification. Experience delivering secure, large scale ITSM tooling solutions. Knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy and enterprise infrastructure environments. Experience with SQL, SQL Server clustering and PKI infrastructure. Scripting and automation experience using PowerShell, SQL, JavaScript or REST services. Experience with reporting and data visualisation tools such as Power BI or SQL Server Reporting. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Jun 30, 2026
Contractor
Senior ITSM Engineer Must have an Active DV Clearance 4 Day weeks are available Senior ITSM Engineer Opportunity An opportunity exists for an experienced Senior ITSM Engineer to join a specialist ITSM Tooling team delivering enterprise service management solutions within secure Defence environments. The Senior ITSM Engineer will support the development, implementation and optimisation of ITSM tooling across multiple programmes and customer environments. The Senior ITSM Engineer will work as part of an Agile delivery team producing build documentation, configuration standards and implementation plans for complex ITSM platforms. This role suits a technically strong Senior ITSM Engineer who enjoys working with both traditional and modern service management tooling while delivering secure and resilient solutions. Senior ITSM Engineer Responsibilities Design, configure and deploy ITSM tooling solutions across secure environments. Produce build documentation, implementation plans and configuration standards. Support the optimisation and enhancement of enterprise ITSM platforms. Work closely with architects and delivery teams to ensure consistent tooling deployment. Ensure solutions align with ITIL service management processes and operational governance. Support delivery of large scale ITSM solutions across cloud, hybrid and on premises environments. Senior ITSM Engineer Skills and Experience Extensive experience with ITSM and Service Desk platforms including ServiceNow, BMC Remedy, BMC Helix, CA Service Desk Manager, Cherwell, Freshworks or ManageEngine. Strong knowledge of ITSM, ITOM, ITIL or eTOM frameworks, ideally with ITIL v4 certification. Experience delivering secure, large scale ITSM tooling solutions. Knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy and enterprise infrastructure environments. Experience with SQL, SQL Server clustering and PKI infrastructure. Scripting and automation experience using PowerShell, SQL, JavaScript or REST services. Experience with reporting and data visualisation tools such as Power BI or SQL Server Reporting. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Overview Group Associate Director of People Effectiveness The closing date is 12 May 2026. This role sits at the heart of a defining phase for the UHL Group, shaping how people, culture and leadership drive success now and for the future. As we deliver the University Hospitals of Liverpool 2030 strategy, establish the UHL Group model, and embed a new Group People Shared Service, we are seeking an Associate Director of People Effectiveness to help shape how a large, complex and diverse workforce experiences work, leadership and change. This role is about how we organise, lead, develop and support our people so they can deliver outstanding care now and into the future. You will lead a broad portfolio spanning organisational development, culture and engagement, leadership and skills, colleague experience, wellbeing, EDI, workforce transformation and people analytics, creating the conditions where people can thrive. Working closely with executive leaders, hospital leadership teams and system partners, you will translate strategy into lived experience-ensuring Liverpool 2030 is felt in how people are led, how change happens, and how it feels to work across the Group. Interviews will take place on 20th May and will include a presentation. Main duties of the job In this role, you will: Lead the People Effectiveness portfolio for the UHL Group, bringing together OD, culture, leadership and management development, skills and talent, EDI, Colleague Experience and wellbeing. Design and deliver large-scale organisational development and culture change that supports the Group model, strengthens collaboration across hospitals and services, and improves colleague experience. Shape a Group-wide leadership and skills offer that builds capability for today's challenges and tomorrow's system leadership - from first-line managers to Senior leaders. Champion a whole-organisation approach to colleague experience, ensuring inclusion, equity, wellbeing and psychological safety are embedded into how work is designed and led. Use people data, insight and evidence to understand organisational challenges, prioritise interventions and demonstrate impact. Act as a trusted senior advisor and thinking partner to the executive team and senior leaders on organisational effectiveness, change and systems working. Lead, develop and grow a high-performing People Effectiveness team, aligned to the new People Shared Service and capable of working at enterprise scale. Ensure strong alignment with statutory, regulatory and professional requirements, while keeping the focus on what really makes a difference to people and patients. Represent the Group across regional and national networks, influencing and learning as part of the wider NHS and public sector system. About us NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHL Group) was formed on 1 November 2024, born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our communities. We are one of the largest employers in the region, with over 18,900 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services that extend to more than two million people in the North West. We operate from five hospital sites: Aintree University Hospitals - the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside, and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital - home to several elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital - provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology and respiratory medicine, both in the hospital and out in the community. Liverpool Women's Hospital - specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. Royal Liverpool University Hospital - provides inpatient care with 100% single en-suite bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services. Job responsibilities For full details, please refer to the attached job description People Effectiveness Strategic Focus and Leadership Lead translation of Liverpool 2030 and Group strategy into a 35 year People Effectiveness roadmap and annual priorities with clear outcomes and measures. Provide senior advice and support to Hospital Leadership and Corporate Leadership teams on organisational readiness, leadership capability, culture and workforce risks. Governance, Assurance and Performance Management Establish governance structures for People Effectiveness programmes (e.g., programme boards, assurance reviews and executive reporting). Define and monitor KPIs and dashboards, including leading and lagging indicators (culture, leadership capability, engagement, retention, inclusion and skills). Operating Model and Partnership with Hospital People Teams Work to clear accountabilities between the People Effectiveness Centre of Expertise and Hospital People Teams, ensuring strong design authority and effective local delivery. Ensure Hospital People Teams have practical toolkits, interventions and implementation support to embed frameworks locally. Organisational Development, Culture and Behavioural Change Set Group-wide expectations for culture and leadership behaviours aligned to UHLG values and Liverpool 2030 ambitions. Sponsor and assure culture diagnostics, leadership team development and behavioural change programmes in priority areas. Leadership, Talent, Learning, Skills and Capability Provide leadership oversight of leadership development, talent management and succession planning for priority and critical roles. Ensure learning, education and skills plans are aligned to emerging service models and workforce transformation, including values-based development and leadership standards. Colleague Experience, Wellbeing, Engagement and Retention Provide senior oversight of Staff Survey governance, engagement and listening strategies; ensure intelligence drives action. Develop and ensure delivery of a comprehensive wellbeing and staff support offer in partnership with Occupational Health, trade unions and external providers, ensuring retention and wellbeing strategies are evidence-based, targeted and measured. Inclusion and Equality Provide visible leadership for equity, diversity and inclusion across all People Effectiveness programmes, ensuring EDI principles are fully embedded in policies, interventions and Group People processes. Demonstrate Leadership and support for the Head of EDI to provide and mainstream Equality and Diversity good practice into all areas of the People Effectiveness and Group People agenda and associated plans. Leadership and Line Management Line manage senior specialist Heads of Service within the People Effectiveness portfolio (e.g., Heads of Service) as delegated. Professional advice and guidance to managers and key stakeholders Deliver professional and a high-quality consultancy service that establishes and provides the link between the required strategic and operational outcomes and effective people solutions. Ensure the service responds and provides expert advice in the interpretation of the People priorities within the Liverpool 2030 Strategy and local People plans and objectives. Development and Implementation of specific Policy and Project areas. Work with the central People Operations/ People Effectiveness and Local People teams to develop integrated and accessible People policies that achieve a balance between individual aspirations, external stakeholders and organisational requirements. Prepare and present business cases and investment proposals relating to People Effectiveness, ensuring effective use of resources and alignment to strategic priorities. Person Specification Experience Experience leading cultural change and organisational development programmes at scale within a complex environment. Experience designing or overseeing performance improvement approaches within People/OD functions. Experience engaging seldom-heard staff groups and using staff insight to shape organisational priorities. Substantial broad-based senior manager experience gained within a large complex organisation Experience of managing and developing staff Experience of working with Board Level colleagues in pursuit of Organisational objectives Proven track record of implementing employment initiatives within a complex environment Demonstrable experience of managing change programmes in a complex environment Experience of managing staff and organisational performance issues Knowledge Working knowledge of current employment law and best practice Knowledge of competency-based development frameworks and how these support talent and leadership pipelines. Understanding of recognition and reward principles and how they contribute to culture and employee experience. Awareness of key NHS Strategic plan and frameworks, modernisation, planning and delivery processes Knowledge of role redesign and changing workforce processes Strategic . click apply for full job details
May 31, 2026
Full time
Overview Group Associate Director of People Effectiveness The closing date is 12 May 2026. This role sits at the heart of a defining phase for the UHL Group, shaping how people, culture and leadership drive success now and for the future. As we deliver the University Hospitals of Liverpool 2030 strategy, establish the UHL Group model, and embed a new Group People Shared Service, we are seeking an Associate Director of People Effectiveness to help shape how a large, complex and diverse workforce experiences work, leadership and change. This role is about how we organise, lead, develop and support our people so they can deliver outstanding care now and into the future. You will lead a broad portfolio spanning organisational development, culture and engagement, leadership and skills, colleague experience, wellbeing, EDI, workforce transformation and people analytics, creating the conditions where people can thrive. Working closely with executive leaders, hospital leadership teams and system partners, you will translate strategy into lived experience-ensuring Liverpool 2030 is felt in how people are led, how change happens, and how it feels to work across the Group. Interviews will take place on 20th May and will include a presentation. Main duties of the job In this role, you will: Lead the People Effectiveness portfolio for the UHL Group, bringing together OD, culture, leadership and management development, skills and talent, EDI, Colleague Experience and wellbeing. Design and deliver large-scale organisational development and culture change that supports the Group model, strengthens collaboration across hospitals and services, and improves colleague experience. Shape a Group-wide leadership and skills offer that builds capability for today's challenges and tomorrow's system leadership - from first-line managers to Senior leaders. Champion a whole-organisation approach to colleague experience, ensuring inclusion, equity, wellbeing and psychological safety are embedded into how work is designed and led. Use people data, insight and evidence to understand organisational challenges, prioritise interventions and demonstrate impact. Act as a trusted senior advisor and thinking partner to the executive team and senior leaders on organisational effectiveness, change and systems working. Lead, develop and grow a high-performing People Effectiveness team, aligned to the new People Shared Service and capable of working at enterprise scale. Ensure strong alignment with statutory, regulatory and professional requirements, while keeping the focus on what really makes a difference to people and patients. Represent the Group across regional and national networks, influencing and learning as part of the wider NHS and public sector system. About us NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHL Group) was formed on 1 November 2024, born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our communities. We are one of the largest employers in the region, with over 18,900 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services that extend to more than two million people in the North West. We operate from five hospital sites: Aintree University Hospitals - the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside, and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital - home to several elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital - provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology and respiratory medicine, both in the hospital and out in the community. Liverpool Women's Hospital - specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. Royal Liverpool University Hospital - provides inpatient care with 100% single en-suite bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services. Job responsibilities For full details, please refer to the attached job description People Effectiveness Strategic Focus and Leadership Lead translation of Liverpool 2030 and Group strategy into a 35 year People Effectiveness roadmap and annual priorities with clear outcomes and measures. Provide senior advice and support to Hospital Leadership and Corporate Leadership teams on organisational readiness, leadership capability, culture and workforce risks. Governance, Assurance and Performance Management Establish governance structures for People Effectiveness programmes (e.g., programme boards, assurance reviews and executive reporting). Define and monitor KPIs and dashboards, including leading and lagging indicators (culture, leadership capability, engagement, retention, inclusion and skills). Operating Model and Partnership with Hospital People Teams Work to clear accountabilities between the People Effectiveness Centre of Expertise and Hospital People Teams, ensuring strong design authority and effective local delivery. Ensure Hospital People Teams have practical toolkits, interventions and implementation support to embed frameworks locally. Organisational Development, Culture and Behavioural Change Set Group-wide expectations for culture and leadership behaviours aligned to UHLG values and Liverpool 2030 ambitions. Sponsor and assure culture diagnostics, leadership team development and behavioural change programmes in priority areas. Leadership, Talent, Learning, Skills and Capability Provide leadership oversight of leadership development, talent management and succession planning for priority and critical roles. Ensure learning, education and skills plans are aligned to emerging service models and workforce transformation, including values-based development and leadership standards. Colleague Experience, Wellbeing, Engagement and Retention Provide senior oversight of Staff Survey governance, engagement and listening strategies; ensure intelligence drives action. Develop and ensure delivery of a comprehensive wellbeing and staff support offer in partnership with Occupational Health, trade unions and external providers, ensuring retention and wellbeing strategies are evidence-based, targeted and measured. Inclusion and Equality Provide visible leadership for equity, diversity and inclusion across all People Effectiveness programmes, ensuring EDI principles are fully embedded in policies, interventions and Group People processes. Demonstrate Leadership and support for the Head of EDI to provide and mainstream Equality and Diversity good practice into all areas of the People Effectiveness and Group People agenda and associated plans. Leadership and Line Management Line manage senior specialist Heads of Service within the People Effectiveness portfolio (e.g., Heads of Service) as delegated. Professional advice and guidance to managers and key stakeholders Deliver professional and a high-quality consultancy service that establishes and provides the link between the required strategic and operational outcomes and effective people solutions. Ensure the service responds and provides expert advice in the interpretation of the People priorities within the Liverpool 2030 Strategy and local People plans and objectives. Development and Implementation of specific Policy and Project areas. Work with the central People Operations/ People Effectiveness and Local People teams to develop integrated and accessible People policies that achieve a balance between individual aspirations, external stakeholders and organisational requirements. Prepare and present business cases and investment proposals relating to People Effectiveness, ensuring effective use of resources and alignment to strategic priorities. Person Specification Experience Experience leading cultural change and organisational development programmes at scale within a complex environment. Experience designing or overseeing performance improvement approaches within People/OD functions. Experience engaging seldom-heard staff groups and using staff insight to shape organisational priorities. Substantial broad-based senior manager experience gained within a large complex organisation Experience of managing and developing staff Experience of working with Board Level colleagues in pursuit of Organisational objectives Proven track record of implementing employment initiatives within a complex environment Demonstrable experience of managing change programmes in a complex environment Experience of managing staff and organisational performance issues Knowledge Working knowledge of current employment law and best practice Knowledge of competency-based development frameworks and how these support talent and leadership pipelines. Understanding of recognition and reward principles and how they contribute to culture and employee experience. Awareness of key NHS Strategic plan and frameworks, modernisation, planning and delivery processes Knowledge of role redesign and changing workforce processes Strategic . click apply for full job details
IAM AnalystApplylocations: Kings Cross, Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 8 Days Agojob requisition id: UMG-23757Music is Universal It's the passionate and dedicated team at Universal Music who help make us the world's leading music company. From A&R to finance, legal to digital, sales to marketing, Universal Music is the place to grow and develop your career within a truly commercial and innovative business that leads in everything it does.Everyone is welcome to apply for our roles, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, age, marital status, background, pregnancy, or caring responsibilities. We also recognise the importance of diversity of thought within our teams and are fully committed to embracing the talents of people with autism, dyslexia, ADHD, and other forms of neurocognitive variation.We will always seek to make appropriate adjustments to recruitment, workplaces, and work processes to be fully inclusive to people with different needs and working styles. If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for you from application onwards, including alternatives to the online form or to disclose a neurocognitive condition, please email . Job Summary: We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world's leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.We are currently seeking an IAM Analyst to join our Global Tech Security team. The ideal candidate will have exposure across the Identity & Access Management (IAM) stack. Primary focus will be on providing data analysis and reporting on enterprise-grade solutions across Privileged Access Management (PAM), Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Directory Services, Federation, and more. This role requires a combination of strong communication and critical thinking skills with strong attention to detail. Job Functions: Research and provide data analyst for IAM tools across the enterprise including CyberArk, Ping DaVinci, Microsoft EntraID (formerly Azure AD), HashiCorp Vault, Digicert, and Saviynt. Support the implementation and enhancement of IAM services including: - SSO/Federation (SAML, OIDC, WS-Fed) - MFA/Passwordless - Privileged Access Management (PAM) - Identity Governance (IGA) - PKI and certificate lifecycle automation - Directory services (AD, EntraID). Track automation scripts and integrations for IAM workflows using tools such as PowerShell, Python, or Terraform. Communicate design and implement access controls and policies that align with security and compliance standards (SOX, GDPR, etc.). Evaluate AI-powered tools and methodologies to improve identity lifecycle efficiency, risk detection, and operational decision-making. Participate in lifecycle management processes for accounts, credentials, roles, and policies across systems and applications. Collaborate with InfoSec, Infrastructure, and App teams to ensure secure identity architecture for on-prem and cloud environments. Maintain high-quality documentation and architectural diagrams. Monitor and report metrics on IAM system performance, adoption, and audit readiness. Job Requirements: Essential Qualifications 2+ years of experience in IAM engineering teams. Some proficiency of technical expertise in one or more of the following: CyberArk, Ping Identity, Microsoft EntraID, Saviynt, HashiCorp Vault, Digicert, Onfido. Understanding of IAM protocols and standards: SAML, OIDC, OAuth2, LDAP, Kerberos, SCIM, JIT. Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and IAM integrations. Proven ability to work independently and cross-functionally in a global team. Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills. Strong communication skills for both technical details and business acumen.Desirable Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. Professional certifications such as: CISSP, Security+, Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator, CyberArk Defender, Ping Identity Certified Professional. Experience with AI/ML integration into IAM workflows or security analytics. Experience supporting IAM functions in media or entertainment industry environments. Experience working on a global team covering multiple time zones.Just So You Know The company presents this job description as a guide to the major areas and duties for which the jobholder is accountable. However, the business operates in an environment that demands change and the jobholder's specific responsibilities and activities will vary and develop. Therefore, the job description should be seen as indicative and not as a permanent, definitive, and exhaustive statement.
May 29, 2026
Full time
IAM AnalystApplylocations: Kings Cross, Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 8 Days Agojob requisition id: UMG-23757Music is Universal It's the passionate and dedicated team at Universal Music who help make us the world's leading music company. From A&R to finance, legal to digital, sales to marketing, Universal Music is the place to grow and develop your career within a truly commercial and innovative business that leads in everything it does.Everyone is welcome to apply for our roles, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, age, marital status, background, pregnancy, or caring responsibilities. We also recognise the importance of diversity of thought within our teams and are fully committed to embracing the talents of people with autism, dyslexia, ADHD, and other forms of neurocognitive variation.We will always seek to make appropriate adjustments to recruitment, workplaces, and work processes to be fully inclusive to people with different needs and working styles. If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for you from application onwards, including alternatives to the online form or to disclose a neurocognitive condition, please email . Job Summary: We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world's leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.We are currently seeking an IAM Analyst to join our Global Tech Security team. The ideal candidate will have exposure across the Identity & Access Management (IAM) stack. Primary focus will be on providing data analysis and reporting on enterprise-grade solutions across Privileged Access Management (PAM), Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Directory Services, Federation, and more. This role requires a combination of strong communication and critical thinking skills with strong attention to detail. Job Functions: Research and provide data analyst for IAM tools across the enterprise including CyberArk, Ping DaVinci, Microsoft EntraID (formerly Azure AD), HashiCorp Vault, Digicert, and Saviynt. Support the implementation and enhancement of IAM services including: - SSO/Federation (SAML, OIDC, WS-Fed) - MFA/Passwordless - Privileged Access Management (PAM) - Identity Governance (IGA) - PKI and certificate lifecycle automation - Directory services (AD, EntraID). Track automation scripts and integrations for IAM workflows using tools such as PowerShell, Python, or Terraform. Communicate design and implement access controls and policies that align with security and compliance standards (SOX, GDPR, etc.). Evaluate AI-powered tools and methodologies to improve identity lifecycle efficiency, risk detection, and operational decision-making. Participate in lifecycle management processes for accounts, credentials, roles, and policies across systems and applications. Collaborate with InfoSec, Infrastructure, and App teams to ensure secure identity architecture for on-prem and cloud environments. Maintain high-quality documentation and architectural diagrams. Monitor and report metrics on IAM system performance, adoption, and audit readiness. Job Requirements: Essential Qualifications 2+ years of experience in IAM engineering teams. Some proficiency of technical expertise in one or more of the following: CyberArk, Ping Identity, Microsoft EntraID, Saviynt, HashiCorp Vault, Digicert, Onfido. Understanding of IAM protocols and standards: SAML, OIDC, OAuth2, LDAP, Kerberos, SCIM, JIT. Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and IAM integrations. Proven ability to work independently and cross-functionally in a global team. Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills. Strong communication skills for both technical details and business acumen.Desirable Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. Professional certifications such as: CISSP, Security+, Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator, CyberArk Defender, Ping Identity Certified Professional. Experience with AI/ML integration into IAM workflows or security analytics. Experience supporting IAM functions in media or entertainment industry environments. Experience working on a global team covering multiple time zones.Just So You Know The company presents this job description as a guide to the major areas and duties for which the jobholder is accountable. However, the business operates in an environment that demands change and the jobholder's specific responsibilities and activities will vary and develop. Therefore, the job description should be seen as indicative and not as a permanent, definitive, and exhaustive statement.
Integration Lead - Secure Digital Platform 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - market rate Reading based - 5 days a week onsite Defence sector - need to be eligible for SC Clearance - current and active SC Cleared already is strongly preferred Role Description The Integration Lead is responsible for leading the technical design, development, and delivery of secure, scalable, and reusable foundational technology services within the Secure Digital Platform. The Integration Lead partners with Delivery Leads, product owners and architects, to lead and manage the technical implementation of platform capabilities and enterprise services to the roadmap planned for each platform. The Integration Lead acts as a hands-on technical leader and subject matter expert, ensuring engineering excellence, operational integrity, and alignment of delivery with enterprise architectural direction and business objectives. Key Responsibilities Provide delivery leadership across the Engineering, Agile team and Test teams to build and maintain reusable and secure platform services aligned with the organisation's technology strategy. Work with the Delivery leads to understand the roadmap of work Work closely with Product Owners / Architects to implement and test the capabilities within the platforms Drive high-quality software engineering practices across the team, including code reviews, test automation, CI/CD pipelines, performance monitoring, and observability. Ensure delivered solutions align with solution designs and security guardrails. Guide teams in the selection and use of modern tools, frameworks, and platforms that optimise development efficiency and operational effectiveness for delivery. Support the development and evolution of the Secure Digital Platform roadmap by identifying technical dependencies, enablers, and delivery risks. Partner with the wider Secure Digital Platform team to establish and enforce standards for infrastructure-as-code, API development, cloud-native services, and integration. Collaborate with cybersecurity, operations, and compliance teams to ensure secure design and adherence to internal and external policies. Act as a technical escalation point for complex engineering issues and support the Engineering, Agile and Test leads to develop and row technical capability within the teams. Contribute to the preparation of delivery-related artefacts such as technical documentation, support handovers, and implementation Runbook. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, experimentation, and feedback within engineering teams. Skills and Experience Essential 5+ years of experience in technical leadership roles within software engineering, infrastructure, or platform development teams Proven experience delivering secure, scalable technology services or platforms in complex enterprise environment Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), container orchestration, and infrastructure automation (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and observability tooling Familiarity with platform and product-centric delivery models and agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, SAFe) Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make pragmatic decisions under ambiguity or time constraints Commitment to fostering engineering culture, mentoring others, and growing internal technical capability High ethical standards when handling confidential information Desirable Experience with platform engineering, internal developer platforms (IDPs), or technical enablement teams Experience in a highly regulated industry (e.g., Aerospace & Defence, Finance, Critical Infrastructure) Exposure to secure coding practices, threat modelling, and secure-by-design approaches Experience leading hybrid delivery teams (e.g., internal and external/partner teams) Familiarity with ITSM and incident/problem/change/ management in an enterprise context Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
May 22, 2026
Contractor
Integration Lead - Secure Digital Platform 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - market rate Reading based - 5 days a week onsite Defence sector - need to be eligible for SC Clearance - current and active SC Cleared already is strongly preferred Role Description The Integration Lead is responsible for leading the technical design, development, and delivery of secure, scalable, and reusable foundational technology services within the Secure Digital Platform. The Integration Lead partners with Delivery Leads, product owners and architects, to lead and manage the technical implementation of platform capabilities and enterprise services to the roadmap planned for each platform. The Integration Lead acts as a hands-on technical leader and subject matter expert, ensuring engineering excellence, operational integrity, and alignment of delivery with enterprise architectural direction and business objectives. Key Responsibilities Provide delivery leadership across the Engineering, Agile team and Test teams to build and maintain reusable and secure platform services aligned with the organisation's technology strategy. Work with the Delivery leads to understand the roadmap of work Work closely with Product Owners / Architects to implement and test the capabilities within the platforms Drive high-quality software engineering practices across the team, including code reviews, test automation, CI/CD pipelines, performance monitoring, and observability. Ensure delivered solutions align with solution designs and security guardrails. Guide teams in the selection and use of modern tools, frameworks, and platforms that optimise development efficiency and operational effectiveness for delivery. Support the development and evolution of the Secure Digital Platform roadmap by identifying technical dependencies, enablers, and delivery risks. Partner with the wider Secure Digital Platform team to establish and enforce standards for infrastructure-as-code, API development, cloud-native services, and integration. Collaborate with cybersecurity, operations, and compliance teams to ensure secure design and adherence to internal and external policies. Act as a technical escalation point for complex engineering issues and support the Engineering, Agile and Test leads to develop and row technical capability within the teams. Contribute to the preparation of delivery-related artefacts such as technical documentation, support handovers, and implementation Runbook. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, experimentation, and feedback within engineering teams. Skills and Experience Essential 5+ years of experience in technical leadership roles within software engineering, infrastructure, or platform development teams Proven experience delivering secure, scalable technology services or platforms in complex enterprise environment Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), container orchestration, and infrastructure automation (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and observability tooling Familiarity with platform and product-centric delivery models and agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, SAFe) Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make pragmatic decisions under ambiguity or time constraints Commitment to fostering engineering culture, mentoring others, and growing internal technical capability High ethical standards when handling confidential information Desirable Experience with platform engineering, internal developer platforms (IDPs), or technical enablement teams Experience in a highly regulated industry (e.g., Aerospace & Defence, Finance, Critical Infrastructure) Exposure to secure coding practices, threat modelling, and secure-by-design approaches Experience leading hybrid delivery teams (e.g., internal and external/partner teams) Familiarity with ITSM and incident/problem/change/ management in an enterprise context Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Infrastructure Engineer (Azure)A well-established organisation is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to join its technology team, supporting and developing a modern Microsoft cloud and hybrid environment. The IT function delivers secure, resilient and high-performing services that underpin core operational and user-facing systems. This is a hands-on technical role with a strong focus on Azure, Microsoft 365 and identity platforms.Your New RoleIn this role, you will be responsible for the design, implementation and ongoing support of Microsoft Azure infrastructure and related cloud services. You will contribute to the development of cloud and hybrid architecture, ensuring systems remain secure, available and scalable. Day-to-day responsibilities will include administration and optimisation of Microsoft 365 services such as Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams and Entra ID, alongside ownership of modern endpoint management through Microsoft Intune, including Autopilot, compliance policies and device configuration.You will support hybrid identity across Active Directory and Entra ID, applying Conditional Access and Zero Trust principles, and play an active role in cloud migration and service modernisation initiatives. Security will be a core focus of the role, including patching, vulnerability remediation, Microsoft Defender tooling and the investigation and resolution of cloud and identity related security incidents. You will also contribute to back up, disaster recovery and business continuity planning, monitor platform performance and resilience, manage certificates and domains, and work closely with third party suppliers where required. The role includes producing clear technical documentation, contributing to infrastructure standards and policies, and providing senior level support for complex infrastructure issues.What You'll Need to SucceedTo be successful, you will have strong hands-on experience designing and supporting Microsoft Azure infrastructure, including IaaS, networking, security and monitoring. You will have excellent knowledge of identity and access management using Active Directory and Entra ID, with experience administering Microsoft 365 and managing modern endpoints through Intune. A solid understanding of security best practice is essential, particularly around Conditional Access, Zero Trust and Microsoft Defender.You will have experience operating in hybrid environments and a good working knowledge of backup, recovery and disaster recovery processes, alongside core networking concepts such as DNS, DHCP, firewalls and secure connectivity. PowerShell or automation skills will be advantageous, as will experience supporting high availability and performance optimisation in cloud platforms. Strong communication skills and experience operating at second or third line support level within an enterprise environment are also important.Microsoft certifications such as AZ 104 or AZ 500 would be beneficial, as would exposure to cloud migration programmes, infrastructure modernisation and working with security or compliance frameworks such as Cyber Essentials.What You'll Get in ReturnStarting salary of £50,000 (possibly some flexibility in salary for the right candidate), annual leave starting at 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays (including 3 days to be taken over the Christmas period). 11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution), Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches, free or heavily discounted access to the organisations sports and leisure facilities and discounts at local retailers and businesses.This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with a strong focus on modern technology, security and continuous improvement, providing genuine scope to develop your cloud and infrastructure expertise.What You Need to Do NowIf you're interested in this role, click apply now to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact us for a confidential discussion about the position. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new infrastructure or cloud role, please get in touch to discuss other opportunities. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
May 18, 2026
Full time
Infrastructure Engineer (Azure)A well-established organisation is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to join its technology team, supporting and developing a modern Microsoft cloud and hybrid environment. The IT function delivers secure, resilient and high-performing services that underpin core operational and user-facing systems. This is a hands-on technical role with a strong focus on Azure, Microsoft 365 and identity platforms.Your New RoleIn this role, you will be responsible for the design, implementation and ongoing support of Microsoft Azure infrastructure and related cloud services. You will contribute to the development of cloud and hybrid architecture, ensuring systems remain secure, available and scalable. Day-to-day responsibilities will include administration and optimisation of Microsoft 365 services such as Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams and Entra ID, alongside ownership of modern endpoint management through Microsoft Intune, including Autopilot, compliance policies and device configuration.You will support hybrid identity across Active Directory and Entra ID, applying Conditional Access and Zero Trust principles, and play an active role in cloud migration and service modernisation initiatives. Security will be a core focus of the role, including patching, vulnerability remediation, Microsoft Defender tooling and the investigation and resolution of cloud and identity related security incidents. You will also contribute to back up, disaster recovery and business continuity planning, monitor platform performance and resilience, manage certificates and domains, and work closely with third party suppliers where required. The role includes producing clear technical documentation, contributing to infrastructure standards and policies, and providing senior level support for complex infrastructure issues.What You'll Need to SucceedTo be successful, you will have strong hands-on experience designing and supporting Microsoft Azure infrastructure, including IaaS, networking, security and monitoring. You will have excellent knowledge of identity and access management using Active Directory and Entra ID, with experience administering Microsoft 365 and managing modern endpoints through Intune. A solid understanding of security best practice is essential, particularly around Conditional Access, Zero Trust and Microsoft Defender.You will have experience operating in hybrid environments and a good working knowledge of backup, recovery and disaster recovery processes, alongside core networking concepts such as DNS, DHCP, firewalls and secure connectivity. PowerShell or automation skills will be advantageous, as will experience supporting high availability and performance optimisation in cloud platforms. Strong communication skills and experience operating at second or third line support level within an enterprise environment are also important.Microsoft certifications such as AZ 104 or AZ 500 would be beneficial, as would exposure to cloud migration programmes, infrastructure modernisation and working with security or compliance frameworks such as Cyber Essentials.What You'll Get in ReturnStarting salary of £50,000 (possibly some flexibility in salary for the right candidate), annual leave starting at 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays (including 3 days to be taken over the Christmas period). 11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution), Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches, free or heavily discounted access to the organisations sports and leisure facilities and discounts at local retailers and businesses.This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with a strong focus on modern technology, security and continuous improvement, providing genuine scope to develop your cloud and infrastructure expertise.What You Need to Do NowIf you're interested in this role, click apply now to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact us for a confidential discussion about the position. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new infrastructure or cloud role, please get in touch to discuss other opportunities. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Identity and Access Management Senior Architect (Manager/Senior Manager) London / Manchester / Leeds / Edinburgh Hybrid - 2/3 days per week in office Permanent - £70,000 - £105,000 + benefits Hays Technology are working with a global business consultancy organisation who are looking for a variety of Identity and Access Management professionals. The team you'll be working within is responsible for providing Identity and Access Management services to a wide range of clients. You'll be working on projects to provide IAM solutions to clients, running IAM diagnostics, assisting with strategy definition and minimising IAM risk for clients. What you'll be doing: Define IAM use cases, functional and non-functional solution requirements, and technical specifications, such as those for user authentication, access control, integration, performance and scalability requirements and specifications. Design and architect IAM solutions by creating high-level and low-level designs that align with business objectives and comply with industry cybersecurity standards. Creating high-level and low-level system architecture diagrams with technical descriptions of each component. Defining the system specifications to support optimal performance. Integrating workflows with third-party systems and security tools, such as Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions, multi-factor authentication solutions, and cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Azure. Develop technical documentation for IAM implementations including process documentation to enable solution operation (e.g., defining processes for user onboarding, access requests, identity governance, approval workflows, authentication workflows, and provisioning/de-provisioning tasks). Implement IAM solutions Install solution components in on-premise environments where relevant, or configuration of cloud components (and scripting / coding of plug-ins / extensions for cloud solutions) What we're looking for: Broad enterprise identity experience across IGA, PAM, AM, AD, CIAM, with demonstrable ability to build identity strategies which integrate into client enterprise architectures and beyond. Experience of working with IGA, PAM, AM, AD, CIAM solutions such as SailPoint, Saviynt, etc. Experience working in a digital transformation environment supporting the definition of Identity architecture leveraging cloud native and/or other IAM solutions. Advanced, practical experience with cloud hosting services including, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform. Hands-on experience of Microsoft Active Directory/Azure AD Domain Services, Federation Services, Certificate Services, DNS and DHCP. Understanding of decentralised identity, verifiable credentials, microservices and Trust over IP architecture stack. Experience with waterfall and agile type methodologies, often working within client-specified frameworks. Managing teams across a mix of locations, cultures, and experience levels. Detail oriented and strong problem-solving skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Desirable: Understanding of malware and the modern threat landscape Relevant certifications (e.g. CIAM, CISSP, CAMS, etc.) Exposure to/Understanding of DevOps tools and repositories (e.g. Git, Azure DevOps, Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, Ansible etc.) Role-based access control (RBAC) design Practical experience with Linux operating systems Experience with Modern Authentication concepts e.g. Self-Service Identity, Bring your own Identity, SCIM, SAML, WS-Federation, OAuth, Open ID Connect What you'll get in return In addition to a salary of between £70,000 to £105,000, you'll also receive a variety of benefits, such as: Annual bonus - % dependent on role seniority Car/cash allowance - £ dependent on role seniority Progression plans and growth opportunities within National and Global teams Good holidays and pension Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
May 14, 2026
Full time
Identity and Access Management Senior Architect (Manager/Senior Manager) London / Manchester / Leeds / Edinburgh Hybrid - 2/3 days per week in office Permanent - £70,000 - £105,000 + benefits Hays Technology are working with a global business consultancy organisation who are looking for a variety of Identity and Access Management professionals. The team you'll be working within is responsible for providing Identity and Access Management services to a wide range of clients. You'll be working on projects to provide IAM solutions to clients, running IAM diagnostics, assisting with strategy definition and minimising IAM risk for clients. What you'll be doing: Define IAM use cases, functional and non-functional solution requirements, and technical specifications, such as those for user authentication, access control, integration, performance and scalability requirements and specifications. Design and architect IAM solutions by creating high-level and low-level designs that align with business objectives and comply with industry cybersecurity standards. Creating high-level and low-level system architecture diagrams with technical descriptions of each component. Defining the system specifications to support optimal performance. Integrating workflows with third-party systems and security tools, such as Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions, multi-factor authentication solutions, and cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Azure. Develop technical documentation for IAM implementations including process documentation to enable solution operation (e.g., defining processes for user onboarding, access requests, identity governance, approval workflows, authentication workflows, and provisioning/de-provisioning tasks). Implement IAM solutions Install solution components in on-premise environments where relevant, or configuration of cloud components (and scripting / coding of plug-ins / extensions for cloud solutions) What we're looking for: Broad enterprise identity experience across IGA, PAM, AM, AD, CIAM, with demonstrable ability to build identity strategies which integrate into client enterprise architectures and beyond. Experience of working with IGA, PAM, AM, AD, CIAM solutions such as SailPoint, Saviynt, etc. Experience working in a digital transformation environment supporting the definition of Identity architecture leveraging cloud native and/or other IAM solutions. Advanced, practical experience with cloud hosting services including, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform. Hands-on experience of Microsoft Active Directory/Azure AD Domain Services, Federation Services, Certificate Services, DNS and DHCP. Understanding of decentralised identity, verifiable credentials, microservices and Trust over IP architecture stack. Experience with waterfall and agile type methodologies, often working within client-specified frameworks. Managing teams across a mix of locations, cultures, and experience levels. Detail oriented and strong problem-solving skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Desirable: Understanding of malware and the modern threat landscape Relevant certifications (e.g. CIAM, CISSP, CAMS, etc.) Exposure to/Understanding of DevOps tools and repositories (e.g. Git, Azure DevOps, Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, Ansible etc.) Role-based access control (RBAC) design Practical experience with Linux operating systems Experience with Modern Authentication concepts e.g. Self-Service Identity, Bring your own Identity, SCIM, SAML, WS-Federation, OAuth, Open ID Connect What you'll get in return In addition to a salary of between £70,000 to £105,000, you'll also receive a variety of benefits, such as: Annual bonus - % dependent on role seniority Car/cash allowance - £ dependent on role seniority Progression plans and growth opportunities within National and Global teams Good holidays and pension Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
HMS Project Manager Hybrid in Portsmouth - Must live within 30 Miles of Portsmouth - UK ONLY £450 p/d (Umbrella) Inside IR35Start ASAP24-Month Contract Your new company A large housing organisation is undertaking a major, organisation-wide transformation of its Housing Management services. The programme will replace a complex estate of legacy systems with a single, modern, cloud-hosted Housing Management System (HMS). This strategically important initiative will support services for over 15,000 households, improving compliance, data quality, and customer experience, while enabling staff to work more efficiently through modern digital tools. The project has strong organisational sponsorship and will have wide-ranging impact across Housing, Repairs & Maintenance, Community Safety, and Corporate IT. Your new role As HMS Project Manager, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of a large-scale Housing Management System transformation over an estimated 24-month programme, starting in Summer 2026. You will be responsible for mobilisation, procurement, implementation, testing, cutover, and post-go-live stabilisation.You will provide leadership to a multidisciplinary delivery team including project coordination, data, business analysis, testing, and specialist resources, while acting as the key interface between housing services, IT & Digital, data, procurement, finance, governance teams, and system suppliers. The role requires ownership of programme planning, governance, budget, risk management, supplier delivery, data migration, system integration, business change, training, and transition into business-as-usual support. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience delivering complex housing system implementations, including large-scale data migration from multiple legacy platforms Hands-on experience with enterprise housing systems such as NEC Housing, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or similar HMS solutions Strong understanding of end-to-end landlord services, including tenancy management, allocations, repairs and maintenance, rents, asset management, and compliance Experience working within cloud-hosted SaaS environments, including integrations, security, and vendor-managed delivery models Solid knowledge of project governance, including risk and issue management, change control, cutover planning, and quality assurance Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage complex stakeholder environments Experience delivering organisational or digital change, including process redesign, training, engagement, and adoption support Formal project management certification such as PRINCE2 Practitioner (desirable) Strong understanding of data governance, GDPR, and supplier management (desirable) What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
May 13, 2026
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HMS Project Manager Hybrid in Portsmouth - Must live within 30 Miles of Portsmouth - UK ONLY £450 p/d (Umbrella) Inside IR35Start ASAP24-Month Contract Your new company A large housing organisation is undertaking a major, organisation-wide transformation of its Housing Management services. The programme will replace a complex estate of legacy systems with a single, modern, cloud-hosted Housing Management System (HMS). This strategically important initiative will support services for over 15,000 households, improving compliance, data quality, and customer experience, while enabling staff to work more efficiently through modern digital tools. The project has strong organisational sponsorship and will have wide-ranging impact across Housing, Repairs & Maintenance, Community Safety, and Corporate IT. Your new role As HMS Project Manager, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of a large-scale Housing Management System transformation over an estimated 24-month programme, starting in Summer 2026. You will be responsible for mobilisation, procurement, implementation, testing, cutover, and post-go-live stabilisation.You will provide leadership to a multidisciplinary delivery team including project coordination, data, business analysis, testing, and specialist resources, while acting as the key interface between housing services, IT & Digital, data, procurement, finance, governance teams, and system suppliers. The role requires ownership of programme planning, governance, budget, risk management, supplier delivery, data migration, system integration, business change, training, and transition into business-as-usual support. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience delivering complex housing system implementations, including large-scale data migration from multiple legacy platforms Hands-on experience with enterprise housing systems such as NEC Housing, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or similar HMS solutions Strong understanding of end-to-end landlord services, including tenancy management, allocations, repairs and maintenance, rents, asset management, and compliance Experience working within cloud-hosted SaaS environments, including integrations, security, and vendor-managed delivery models Solid knowledge of project governance, including risk and issue management, change control, cutover planning, and quality assurance Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage complex stakeholder environments Experience delivering organisational or digital change, including process redesign, training, engagement, and adoption support Formal project management certification such as PRINCE2 Practitioner (desirable) Strong understanding of data governance, GDPR, and supplier management (desirable) What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Senior Cyber Security Splunk SME Full Time Permanent Fully onsite - Moorgate, London EC2Y £80-92K basic + benefits (5% pension, 25 days hols, life insurance, medical cover) Are you an experienced Splunk SME looking for a new challenge? Do you have a strong background in Splunk, IAM and SOAR with a high-level understanding of wider Splunk ecosystem, along with Incident Management, Python and Powershell skills? Here at ARM, we are recruiting for a full time permanent Splunk SME for a global IT services and consultancy client of ours. Our client: They're a leading business with a global reach that empowers local teams, and they undertake hugely exciting work that is genuinely changing the world. Their advanced portfolio of consulting, applications, business process, cloud, and infrastructure services will allow you to achieve great things by working with brilliant colleagues, and clients, on exciting projects. They're a rapidly growing, people-first technology organisation and part of a $1B global service provider delivering end-to-end IT Outsourcing (ITO) and Cyber Defence services to clients across the UK and beyond. Within their Security Practice, they provide a range of services including Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Incident Response, and consultancy led Security Advisory services. You'll be joining a team that values learning, celebrates innovation, and supports your career journey every step of the way. The Opportunity: We are looking for a skilled Splunk Specialist to deliver end-to-end Splunk engagements, helping clients build and enhance their security monitoring capabilities. You will lead the full project lifecycle, from requirements gathering and stakeholder engagement through to data onboarding, alert development, and dashboard creation, ensuring solutions are aligned to both business and security objectives. You will bring strong hands-on experience with Splunk Enterprise Security and a proven track record in delivering cybersecurity projects. This includes designing and implementing detection use cases, tuning alerts, and developing dashboards that provide clear, actionable insights for security operations teams. Experience with SOAR and UEBA technologies is advantageous but not essential. This role suits someone who enjoys working in a client-facing environment, solving complex challenges, and contributing to the ongoing evolution of modern Security Operations Centres. What You'll Be Doing: Design, build, and continuously enhance detection capabilities within Splunk across Linux and Windows environments, including log onboarding, normalisation, and enrichment Develop and maintain high-quality detection content such as correlation searches and risk-based alerting within Splunk Enterprise Security Write and optimise complex queries to support threat detection, proactive threat hunting, and anomaly identification Map detection logic to adversary behaviours using the MITRE ATT&CK Framework, ensuring effective coverage of tactics, techniques, and procedures Work with the wider Splunk ecosystem, including tools like TrackMe, and contribute to automation and orchestration initiatives (including exposure to SOAR where applicable) Leverage scripting languages such as Python and PowerShell to automate detection logic, enrich data, and integrate with security workflows Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers, particularly on Splunk backend activities such as data ingestion, parsing, indexing, and troubleshooting Collaborate closely with SOC analysts, incident responders, and global engineering teams to improve detection and response capabilities Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to translate threat intelligence into actionable detection use cases and continuously improve security operations What We're Looking For: Essential: Experience working on multiple projects with broad scope, ambiguity, and a high degree of difficulty Demonstrable proficiency across a wide range of IT and cybersecurity technologies Strong knowledge of key cybersecurity domains, including Identity and Access Management and Incident Management High-level analytical ability to solve unusual and complex problems Ability to maintain up-to-date working knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices Experience in senior stakeholder management and providing clear, relevant management reporting, professional communication - written and verbal. Eligibility to work in the UK. Desirable: Experience in technology projects such as cyber infrastructure implementation or replacement initiatives Understanding of global program structures, launch plans, timing, and ownership Ability to coach and mentor team members through knowledge transfer and constructive feedback Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
May 04, 2026
Full time
Senior Cyber Security Splunk SME Full Time Permanent Fully onsite - Moorgate, London EC2Y £80-92K basic + benefits (5% pension, 25 days hols, life insurance, medical cover) Are you an experienced Splunk SME looking for a new challenge? Do you have a strong background in Splunk, IAM and SOAR with a high-level understanding of wider Splunk ecosystem, along with Incident Management, Python and Powershell skills? Here at ARM, we are recruiting for a full time permanent Splunk SME for a global IT services and consultancy client of ours. Our client: They're a leading business with a global reach that empowers local teams, and they undertake hugely exciting work that is genuinely changing the world. Their advanced portfolio of consulting, applications, business process, cloud, and infrastructure services will allow you to achieve great things by working with brilliant colleagues, and clients, on exciting projects. They're a rapidly growing, people-first technology organisation and part of a $1B global service provider delivering end-to-end IT Outsourcing (ITO) and Cyber Defence services to clients across the UK and beyond. Within their Security Practice, they provide a range of services including Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Incident Response, and consultancy led Security Advisory services. You'll be joining a team that values learning, celebrates innovation, and supports your career journey every step of the way. The Opportunity: We are looking for a skilled Splunk Specialist to deliver end-to-end Splunk engagements, helping clients build and enhance their security monitoring capabilities. You will lead the full project lifecycle, from requirements gathering and stakeholder engagement through to data onboarding, alert development, and dashboard creation, ensuring solutions are aligned to both business and security objectives. You will bring strong hands-on experience with Splunk Enterprise Security and a proven track record in delivering cybersecurity projects. This includes designing and implementing detection use cases, tuning alerts, and developing dashboards that provide clear, actionable insights for security operations teams. Experience with SOAR and UEBA technologies is advantageous but not essential. This role suits someone who enjoys working in a client-facing environment, solving complex challenges, and contributing to the ongoing evolution of modern Security Operations Centres. What You'll Be Doing: Design, build, and continuously enhance detection capabilities within Splunk across Linux and Windows environments, including log onboarding, normalisation, and enrichment Develop and maintain high-quality detection content such as correlation searches and risk-based alerting within Splunk Enterprise Security Write and optimise complex queries to support threat detection, proactive threat hunting, and anomaly identification Map detection logic to adversary behaviours using the MITRE ATT&CK Framework, ensuring effective coverage of tactics, techniques, and procedures Work with the wider Splunk ecosystem, including tools like TrackMe, and contribute to automation and orchestration initiatives (including exposure to SOAR where applicable) Leverage scripting languages such as Python and PowerShell to automate detection logic, enrich data, and integrate with security workflows Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers, particularly on Splunk backend activities such as data ingestion, parsing, indexing, and troubleshooting Collaborate closely with SOC analysts, incident responders, and global engineering teams to improve detection and response capabilities Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to translate threat intelligence into actionable detection use cases and continuously improve security operations What We're Looking For: Essential: Experience working on multiple projects with broad scope, ambiguity, and a high degree of difficulty Demonstrable proficiency across a wide range of IT and cybersecurity technologies Strong knowledge of key cybersecurity domains, including Identity and Access Management and Incident Management High-level analytical ability to solve unusual and complex problems Ability to maintain up-to-date working knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices Experience in senior stakeholder management and providing clear, relevant management reporting, professional communication - written and verbal. Eligibility to work in the UK. Desirable: Experience in technology projects such as cyber infrastructure implementation or replacement initiatives Understanding of global program structures, launch plans, timing, and ownership Ability to coach and mentor team members through knowledge transfer and constructive feedback Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
Location Norcross - Tomlinson House, FY5 3WP, Abbey Wood North, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, South West, BS34 8QW, Kentigern House, Glasgow, G2 3EX. About the job Job summary Are you a dedicated person who is passionate about making a difference? Would you like to work for the Ministry of Defence? Defence Business Services (DBS) is one of the largest shared service organisations in Europe that provides a wide range of corporate services, to over 1.2 million end users, including serving and past military and families, as well as MoD civil servants and industry. DBS delivers large scale administration and smaller specialist services to enable the wider MOD to focus on its core aims, maintaining the UK's Defence and Security. Services include Human Resources, Pay, Veterans, Finance and Procurement. Our Vision - To support UK defence customers with outstanding service every time. Our Mission - Together we will proudly support Defence, continuously improving and delivering flexible, timely, sustainable and value for money services that underpin the whole force and enhance operational capability. DBS is committed to creating a great place to work for all our colleagues. We are building an inclusive culture and respectful environment that reflects the diversity of the society. We want to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us through opportunities to develop your skills and experience. We also offer a range of flexible working patterns and support to make a fulfilling career accessible to you and offer a Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%. Where your role permits, we support a blended working approach alternatively known as hybrid working. Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements. DBS has recently undertaken a review of its operational locations in the North West, and have consolidated all activities in Norcross, Blackpool. A further move, to the new Government Hub at Talbot Gateway in Blackpool, is scheduled to take place in 2027. Come and join the DBS community today! Job description DBS DIT provides digital capability that supports corporate services across the Ministry of Defence, including Finance, Commercial, Payroll and Human Resources for Military Personnel, Civilian Personnel and Veterans. Our digital solutions comprise enterprise resource planning systems, performance management, analytics, automation, low code applications and public facing services through Gov.uk. As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will be at the heart of managing and optimising our development processes. Your responsibilities will include overseeing tools and testing environments, managing central code control, maintaining development standards, and writing software that automates systems. You will design secure solutions and deliver complex projects using modern development standards. Your role will also involve troubleshooting and resolving complex service faults and designing efficient systems with medium levels of risk and complexity. You will actively collaborate with user researchers to champion user-focused design, as well as with technical and solutions architects and software developers. In addition, you will underpin the development of both internal user services and public-facing services. You will deploy and manage applications on OpenShift and third-party PaaS solutions and manage CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, effective communication, decision-making skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement and development. Responsibilities A Senior DevOps Engineer delivers and integrates software to form a complete DevOps toolchain. They are responsible for planning and designing large groups of stories. At this role level, you will: Transform technical requirements into an effective DevOps toolchain to enable product delivery Ensure that deployment strategies for products are repeatable, scalable and highly available Have deep technical knowledge, providing support to delivery teams and solving complex problems Manage service components and optimise development processes to ensure they meet business needs and performance indicators. Design secure solutions and services with controls specifically engineered to mitigate security threats. Use modern development standards to design, code, test, and document programs or scripts of medium-to-high complexity. Identify, locate, and fix complex service faults while advising others on different methodologies and types of service support. Design systems with medium levels of risk and complexity, ensuring the selection of appropriate technology and efficient resource use. Collaborate with user researchers to champion user research, prioritise and define approaches to understand the user story, and offer recommendations on the best tools and methods to use. Deploy, manage, and scale applications on OpenShift and third-party Platform as a Service (PaaS) solutions, while setting up and managing continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines. Provide coaching and mentoring to more junior colleagues Person specification You will need the following skills for this role: Availability and Capacity Management (Senior DevOps Engineer) You can manage service components to ensure they meet business needs and key performance indicators (KPIs) (Skill Level: Working) Development process optimisation (Senior DevOps Engineer). You can work under guidance to identify process optimisation opportunities and contribute to the implementation of proposed solutions. (Skill Level: Working) Information Security. You can design solutions and services with security controls included, specifically engineered to mitigate security threats. (Skill Level: Practitioner). Modern Development Standards. You can apply modern development standards and support others in applying them. (Skill Level: Practitioner) Programming and Build (Software Engineering). You can collaborate with others when necessary to review specifications. You can use the agreed specifications to design, code, test and document programs or scripts of medium-to-high complexity, using the right standards and tools (Skill Level: Practitioner) Prototyping. You can approach prototyping as a team activity, actively soliciting prototypes and testing with others. You can establish design patterns and iterate them use a variety of prototyping methods and choose the most appropriate (Skill Level: Practitioner) Service Support. You can identify, locate, and fix complex service faults, and advise others on different methodologies and types of service support.(Skill Level: Expert) Systems Design. You can design systems characterised by medium levels of risk, impact, and business or technical complexity. You can select appropriate design standards, methods, and tools, and ensure they are applied effectively. You can review the systems designs of others to ensure the selection of appropriate technology, efficient use of resources and integration of multiple systems and technology. (Skill Level: Practitioner) Systems Integration. You can define the integration build co-ordinate build activities across systems understand how to undertake and support integration testing activities (Skill Level: Practitioner) User focus. You can collaborate with user researchers and can represent users internally. You can explain the difference between user needs and the desires of the user. You can champion user research to focus on all users. You can prioritise and define approaches to understand the user story, and guiding others in doing so. You can offer recommendations on the best tools and methods to use. (Skill Level: Practitioner) You will hold a recognized technical certification appropriate to the role or be prepared to obtain this while in post. Desirable Experience: Experience with OpenShift: As our solutions are run on OpenShift, experience with deploying, managing, and scaling applications on this platform is highly desirable. This includes understanding of OpenShift's architecture, its project and application concepts, and its command-line client. Proficiency with Prometheus and Terraform: Experience with Prometheus for monitoring and alerting purposes is desirable. Familiarity with Terraform for infrastructure as code (IaC) to provision and manage any cloud, infrastructure, or service is also needed. Containerization and Kubernetes Experience: Hands-on experience with Docker or other containerization technologies is needed. Understanding of Kubernetes for container orchestration is also crucial, including the ability to design, deploy and manage applications within a Kubernetes environment. . click apply for full job details
Apr 20, 2026
Full time
Location Norcross - Tomlinson House, FY5 3WP, Abbey Wood North, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, South West, BS34 8QW, Kentigern House, Glasgow, G2 3EX. About the job Job summary Are you a dedicated person who is passionate about making a difference? Would you like to work for the Ministry of Defence? Defence Business Services (DBS) is one of the largest shared service organisations in Europe that provides a wide range of corporate services, to over 1.2 million end users, including serving and past military and families, as well as MoD civil servants and industry. DBS delivers large scale administration and smaller specialist services to enable the wider MOD to focus on its core aims, maintaining the UK's Defence and Security. Services include Human Resources, Pay, Veterans, Finance and Procurement. Our Vision - To support UK defence customers with outstanding service every time. Our Mission - Together we will proudly support Defence, continuously improving and delivering flexible, timely, sustainable and value for money services that underpin the whole force and enhance operational capability. DBS is committed to creating a great place to work for all our colleagues. We are building an inclusive culture and respectful environment that reflects the diversity of the society. We want to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us through opportunities to develop your skills and experience. We also offer a range of flexible working patterns and support to make a fulfilling career accessible to you and offer a Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%. Where your role permits, we support a blended working approach alternatively known as hybrid working. Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements. DBS has recently undertaken a review of its operational locations in the North West, and have consolidated all activities in Norcross, Blackpool. A further move, to the new Government Hub at Talbot Gateway in Blackpool, is scheduled to take place in 2027. Come and join the DBS community today! Job description DBS DIT provides digital capability that supports corporate services across the Ministry of Defence, including Finance, Commercial, Payroll and Human Resources for Military Personnel, Civilian Personnel and Veterans. Our digital solutions comprise enterprise resource planning systems, performance management, analytics, automation, low code applications and public facing services through Gov.uk. As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will be at the heart of managing and optimising our development processes. Your responsibilities will include overseeing tools and testing environments, managing central code control, maintaining development standards, and writing software that automates systems. You will design secure solutions and deliver complex projects using modern development standards. Your role will also involve troubleshooting and resolving complex service faults and designing efficient systems with medium levels of risk and complexity. You will actively collaborate with user researchers to champion user-focused design, as well as with technical and solutions architects and software developers. In addition, you will underpin the development of both internal user services and public-facing services. You will deploy and manage applications on OpenShift and third-party PaaS solutions and manage CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, effective communication, decision-making skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement and development. Responsibilities A Senior DevOps Engineer delivers and integrates software to form a complete DevOps toolchain. They are responsible for planning and designing large groups of stories. At this role level, you will: Transform technical requirements into an effective DevOps toolchain to enable product delivery Ensure that deployment strategies for products are repeatable, scalable and highly available Have deep technical knowledge, providing support to delivery teams and solving complex problems Manage service components and optimise development processes to ensure they meet business needs and performance indicators. Design secure solutions and services with controls specifically engineered to mitigate security threats. Use modern development standards to design, code, test, and document programs or scripts of medium-to-high complexity. Identify, locate, and fix complex service faults while advising others on different methodologies and types of service support. Design systems with medium levels of risk and complexity, ensuring the selection of appropriate technology and efficient resource use. Collaborate with user researchers to champion user research, prioritise and define approaches to understand the user story, and offer recommendations on the best tools and methods to use. Deploy, manage, and scale applications on OpenShift and third-party Platform as a Service (PaaS) solutions, while setting up and managing continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines. Provide coaching and mentoring to more junior colleagues Person specification You will need the following skills for this role: Availability and Capacity Management (Senior DevOps Engineer) You can manage service components to ensure they meet business needs and key performance indicators (KPIs) (Skill Level: Working) Development process optimisation (Senior DevOps Engineer). You can work under guidance to identify process optimisation opportunities and contribute to the implementation of proposed solutions. (Skill Level: Working) Information Security. You can design solutions and services with security controls included, specifically engineered to mitigate security threats. (Skill Level: Practitioner). Modern Development Standards. You can apply modern development standards and support others in applying them. (Skill Level: Practitioner) Programming and Build (Software Engineering). You can collaborate with others when necessary to review specifications. You can use the agreed specifications to design, code, test and document programs or scripts of medium-to-high complexity, using the right standards and tools (Skill Level: Practitioner) Prototyping. You can approach prototyping as a team activity, actively soliciting prototypes and testing with others. You can establish design patterns and iterate them use a variety of prototyping methods and choose the most appropriate (Skill Level: Practitioner) Service Support. You can identify, locate, and fix complex service faults, and advise others on different methodologies and types of service support.(Skill Level: Expert) Systems Design. You can design systems characterised by medium levels of risk, impact, and business or technical complexity. You can select appropriate design standards, methods, and tools, and ensure they are applied effectively. You can review the systems designs of others to ensure the selection of appropriate technology, efficient use of resources and integration of multiple systems and technology. (Skill Level: Practitioner) Systems Integration. You can define the integration build co-ordinate build activities across systems understand how to undertake and support integration testing activities (Skill Level: Practitioner) User focus. You can collaborate with user researchers and can represent users internally. You can explain the difference between user needs and the desires of the user. You can champion user research to focus on all users. You can prioritise and define approaches to understand the user story, and guiding others in doing so. You can offer recommendations on the best tools and methods to use. (Skill Level: Practitioner) You will hold a recognized technical certification appropriate to the role or be prepared to obtain this while in post. Desirable Experience: Experience with OpenShift: As our solutions are run on OpenShift, experience with deploying, managing, and scaling applications on this platform is highly desirable. This includes understanding of OpenShift's architecture, its project and application concepts, and its command-line client. Proficiency with Prometheus and Terraform: Experience with Prometheus for monitoring and alerting purposes is desirable. Familiarity with Terraform for infrastructure as code (IaC) to provision and manage any cloud, infrastructure, or service is also needed. Containerization and Kubernetes Experience: Hands-on experience with Docker or other containerization technologies is needed. Understanding of Kubernetes for container orchestration is also crucial, including the ability to design, deploy and manage applications within a Kubernetes environment. . click apply for full job details
