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About the job Job summary Discover what it's like to work in a compliance role that makes an impact. Could you help us shape a stronger, fairer future? Your next career move starts here. As a Principal Data Analyst in HMRC's Risk and Intelligence Service (RIS), you will play a leading role in the UK government's digital transformation journey. You will harness advanced analytical techniques and emerging technologies to help shape HMRC's strategic approach to risk and compliance, ensuring the right tax is paid and safeguarding public funds. You'll be part of the Government Digital and Data community, a collective of over 28,000 professionals transforming lives through technology. Your work will have real-world impact, enabling data-driven decisions that support citizens and contribute to a fairer and more efficient tax system. We are looking for someone with a passion for analysis, a deep understanding of data's potential, and the leadership to drive change in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking, expert community and make a lasting difference. Job description HMRC's Risk and Intelligence Service (RIS) are looking for people with the experience and skills to join us as a Principal Data Analyst. You'll find excellent opportunities for career development in a collaborative and ambitious environment that empowers you to make a real difference in transforming lives through technology. You will be part of a team that uses data to deepen our understanding of how to ensure the right tax is paid, working with some of the most complex and comprehensive data in the country. As a Principal Data Analyst in RIS, you'll be part of a team that leverages complex, large-scale data to generate actionable insights. Your work will directly support our mission to ensure the right tax is paid, using cutting-edge analytical approaches to protect public funds and improve outcomes for society. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership across a range of complex analytical projects, defining direction, governance and delivery approaches to: Establish, champion and assure analytical standards and methods, ensuring appropriate use of statistical techniques, data modelling and coding approaches are used to solve complex business challenges. Lead the design and adoption of scalable, reusable analytical products to increase organisational capability, improve efficiency and support sustainable analytical delivery. Lead analytical quality assurance and continuous improvement, embedding robust governance and assurance practices. Champion data governance, quality and ethical use of data, setting and implementing standards across analysis and data management. Translate complex analytical evidence into clear recommendations that influence senior decision making. Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and partners, ensuring analytical investment delivers measurable outcomes. Build organisational capability through leadership, coaching and talent development to create a high performing culture that supports professional growth. About the Risk & Intelligence Service (RIS) RIS includes a range of specialist teams you could join, each using advanced analytics to solve high-impact problems: Data Analytics Team (DAT): Provides analysis and insight across all populations to identify risks and enable decision making across HMRC. Large Business Data Analytics (LBDA): Provide data analytical services to identify tax risks across large businesses at national and regional levels. Compliance Operational Insight & Risking (COIR): Provide analytical products and tools that strengthen HMRC's compliance strategies. Strategic Risking (SR): Develops strategic capabilities to ensure CCG and RIS is ready and able to support HMRC's compliance strategies. Data and Risking Service (DRS): Maintains and enhances Connect and Data Quality Services, delivering automated data and bespoke analysis to support analysts, caseworkers and wider business needs. Person specification As a Principal Data Analyst, you will lead innovative, high-impact analytical work that influences strategic decision-making and transforms how HMRC identifies and responds to risk. This role offers unparalleled variety and scope, with opportunities to work on meaningful projects, solve complex problems, and apply your expertise to real-world challenges. You'll collaborate with colleagues across HMRC and other government departments, contributing to a joined-up, data-driven approach to public service delivery. As part of a supportive and forward-thinking profession, you'll also benefit from ongoing learning and development, access to professional networks, and opportunities to grow your career in a culture that values innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement. You will bring: The ability to drive innovation by applying advanced analytical techniques and exploring new data sources to solve complex business problems. Strong judgement in shaping evidence-based recommendations, assessing options, understanding risks, and clearly communicating impacts to inform strategic decisions. A commitment to high-quality analytical standards, embedding reproducible, auditable, and efficient practices that deliver measurable value. The ability to build effective relationships across disciplines, working with stakeholders to understand user needs and deliver timely, relevant insights using agile approaches. Confidence in leading complex discussions and managing stakeholder expectations, particularly in high-risk or time-sensitive situations. Expertise in translating complex analysis into clear, compelling outputs that influence both technical and non-technical audiences. A proactive approach to continuous improvement, staying current with developments in data science, analytics, and emerging technologies to enhance organisational capability. A collaborative mindset, contributing to the analytical community and supporting HMRC's mission through strategic, data-driven solutions. Data Analyst Training Programme If you have completed HMRC's internal Data Analyst Training Programme (DATP) or previous iterations such as the Specialist Trial Period (STP), you do not need to do it again. If not, you will be expected to complete the final assessment from the DATP which is designed to help you build confidence and capability in the core skills needed for analytical roles. If required, you'll take part in self-study, modular and work-based assessments aligned to the Profession framework, giving you regular opportunities to reflect on your progress and identify areas for development. You'll be supported throughout your journey by your manager, our dedicated learning team and business-based coaches and mentors known as Practical Training Officers (PTOs). We also encourage participants to self-assess their performance and seek support whenever needed to help them get the most from the programme. The DATP could include several multiday courses delivered in specialist training suites, and you may be asked to travel and stay for up to four days at a time. HMRC will cover travel and subsistence costs. Data Analysts in the Civil Service are part of the Government Digital and Data (GDAD) profession - a community of experts driving digital transformation across government. The essential and desirable criteria for this role are aligned with the GDAD capability framework, which you can read more about here. Essential Criteria: To be considered for this role, your application must demonstrate evidence of all the following Essential Criteria: Applying statistical and analytical tools and techniques: Expert in the application of statistical methodologies and analytical techniques to resolve highly complex business problems. Provide technical leadership, establish analytical standards and governance. Clearly engage with stakeholders to communicate findings Communicating between the technical and non-technical: Ability to clearly communicate complex analysis to a range of technical and non-technical audiences, influence senior stakeholders, and manage expectations in high-profile or sensitive contexts. Developing code for analysis: Strong experience designing and implementing robust, well-documented and reproducible coded solutions using Python, R or Base SAS, with the ability to set and promote coding standards and best practice. Delivering business impact through data: Demonstrate using data and analysis to deliver measurable business impact, shaping analytical questions and developing scalable data products to support decision-making. Webinar We'll be hosting a 30-minute webinar to give you an insight into the Principal Data Analyst role and the different teams you could join within HMRC. Join us on the following date: Wednesday 19th August - 14:00 - 14:30 Please register your interest in the session above by completing this short form: Join an HMRC Recruitment webinar - Principal Data Analyst - 472271 - Fill in form Additional Security Information This role require the successful candidates to hold or be willing to hold Security check (SC) clearance. Please note: in addition to the standard pre-employment checks for appointment into the Civil Service . click apply for full job details

About the job Job summary Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it's really like to work at HMRC. Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential. Our team is rapidly growing as we invest in new technologies and capabilities, and we are in search of enthusiastic individuals who can help us in achieving our mission. We are continually improving the service we give to our customers and, in line with this, we are creating a new response and management team within the HMRC Fraud Prevention Centre. The Fraud Prevention Centre (FPC) is a strategic capability within HMRC Security, designed to safeguard customers and the organisation against identity-related fraud and emerging threats. Its mission is built on three interconnected pillars: Protection, Detection, and Response, all underpinned by advanced threat intelligence and customer support. The Centre operates across multiple functional areas, including Proactive Protection, Customer Support & Response, and Strategy & Advisory, to deliver a holistic approach to fraud prevention. Job description We're looking for a proactive and analytical professional to support HMRC's fight against identity fraud. You'll help lead data-driven investigations into suspicious activity related to identity verification and authentication services, while working with the team and partners, acting as a key contributor in a team that supports customers and provides insight into identity fraud activity and proactive searching for threats. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference, working in a dynamic and evolving environment. Person specification Manipulate and analyse large data sets and investigate suspicious activity. Learn, develop, and apply methods using data analytics techniques such as data mining, data matching, clustering analysis and outlier detection. Use basic scripting languages to develop visualisations and automate effective searches to build a growing analytical suite of capabilities that you can operate efficiently. Have strong communication skills and be able to demonstrate working across business and technical domains. You will have excellent interpersonal skills. Apply your knowledge of security and fraud risks to digital services. Support and deputise for the senior analysts, producing clear, insightful reports and presentations for senior stakeholders. You will be confident working in an environment that may flex its focus in response to emerging issues and have a delivery focus. You will be eager to learn and widen your experience in different areas of identity work. You will use your experience of scripting, for example SPL, Python, SQL, KQL to proactively search and discover anomalies. Be flexible and enthusiastic whilst working with some ambiguity as the team forms, grows and matures. Support senior managers in the reporting of metrics and support the wider aims of the HMRC Security Identity Team. Identify process improvement areas. Essential Criteria Knowledge of fraud detection techniques, including behavioural analysis and anomaly detection and investigation and OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) methods. Data analysis skills and experience with large data sets, with proficiency scripting complex queries in analysis environments. Solid technical understanding of web and API services (e.g. cookies, IP addresses, authentication processes) and threats to those services from cybercrime actors and tools. Experience using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms, preferably in a security operations setting. A sound understanding of Identity, Verification and Authentication principles. Desirable Criteria A degree in Data Analysis, Data Science, Information Security, Cyber Security, or other Cyber qualifications eg SANS, or at least previous experience in a relevant cyber role. Proven experience in fraud detection, cyber security, or threat intelligence within a large organisation. Active use of at least one of the following: Python, SQL, KQL, SPL. Important Additional Information The successful candidate may be required to apply for Developed Vetting (DV) clearance level once in post but must already hold or be willing to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance level before starting the role. Further Location Information Please ensure that you only apply for a location that you are willing and able to work from, as we will only make one offer of employment. Any additional notes included in a 'Further Location Preferences (optional)' field within the application form, will not be considered. Please be aware that you cannot change your location preference after submitting your application. Office closures For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations. If your location preference is for one of the following sites, it's important to note that these are not long-term sites for HMRC and we will require you to move to a new building in the future, subject to our location strategy and the applicable employee policies at that time. These sites are: Benton Park View, Newcastle - moving to Pilgrims Quarter, Newcastle Telford Plaza, Telford - moving to Parkside Court, Telford Trinity Bridge House, Salford - moving to an alternative office in Manchester/ Salford You will be given more information about what this means at the job offer stage. Leeds Locations Moves Adjustment Payment will be available for this role, provided the successful applicant is a current HMRC colleague in Bradford and meets the eligibility requirements outlined in the HMRC's Moves Adjustment Payment guidance. Benefits Alongside your salary of £37,682, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £10,916 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs. We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days. Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues' Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary. Family friendly policies. Personal support. Coaching and development. To find out more about HMRC benefits and find out what it's really like to work for HMRC hear from our insiders or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Strengths and Experience. How to Apply As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide the following: A name-blind CV including your job history, previous experiences and qualifications. Qualifications are not mandatory for this role. A 750-word Personal Statement. Your Personal Statement should be used to describe how your skills and experience would be suitable for the advertised role, making reference to the Essential Criteria and Person Specification outlined in the advert. Please complete a separate statement (Max 250 words) for the Desirable Criteria where applicable. This is not essential for the role but may be considered by the vacancy-holder where candidates have the same scores at interview. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. Prior to applications being sifted candidates will be asked to complete an additional IKM assessment. Candidates will be sent details of the assessment once the advert has closed. This assessment is a pass or fail and only those who pass will be considered at the sift stage. Sift In the event of a large number of applications being received, an initial sift may be held on your CV. At full sift your CV and your Personal Statement will be assessed, with the successful candidates being invited to interview. We may also raise the score required at any stage of the process if we receive a high number of applications. Interview During the panel interview, your experience will be assessed, and you will be asked strength-based questions to also explore what you enjoy and your motivations relevant to the job role. This is an example of a strengths-based question: . click apply for full job details

About the job Job summary Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it's really like to work at HMRC. Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential. At HMRC we are committed to creating a great place to work for all our colleagues; an inclusive and respectful environment that reflects the diversity of the society we serve. We want to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us and we offer a range of flexible working patterns and support to make a fulfilling career at HMRC accessible to you. Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role. At HMRC, we are already one of the most digital organisations in the UK. We have one of the largest data sources, and we're creating a world-class IT function. HMRC is building a modern, digital tax administration. With 50 million customers to serve, over 60 thousand colleagues to support, and £600 billion to collect to fund UK Plc, our IT operation is huge. Operating at this level isn't for everyone, but those ready for the challenge will find unique opportunities to work with advanced technologies and create lasting impact. Chief Digital and Information Office (CDIO) set the technology direction for HMRC and deliver the high-level design for all IT solutions. We are responsible for building and running HMRC IT services along with providing IT change and operational support. The Borders and Trade Delivery Group are responsible for the end-to-end service management and development of over 140 separate services, from the generation of Trade Statistics to the administration of Customs and Excise duties. This is an exciting role as a key member of the delivery team, collaborating with partners throughout the full delivery lifecycle to ensure delivery and support of highest-quality software products. Our developers work closely with business analysts, testers and product owners within a truly collaborative environment. Job description As a Senior Java Developer within the Java Development Guild in CDIO Borders & Trade, you will be responsible for leading the design and development of clean, secure code following a test-driven approach, as well as maintenance and continuous improvement of Java-based services and applications across both legacy and modern platforms. This role spans the full service lifecycle, from greenfield development and service transition to support and enhancement of live services, security updates and defect resolution. It also provides senior-level technical leadership across projects and live support work, acting as a system subject matter expert and as an Intelligent Client on internal and supplier-led deliveries. In addition to hands-on development responsibilities, the Senior Java Developer plays a key role in setting technical direction, upholding engineering standards, mentoring and line managing junior developers, and ensuring services are secure, robust, supportable and aligned to business needs. Person specification The Senior Java Developer role requires a strong combination of advanced technical expertise, leadership capability, service support knowledge and stakeholder management skills. This role will suit an experienced Java Developer who is proactive and self-driven, able to anticipate risks and opportunities, take ownership of outcomes, and drive progress while maintaining high standards for quality, security and operational performance. Proactive and self-driven: spots issues early, initiates improvements, and follows through without needing close supervision. Strategic thinker with strong technical judgement: able to balance delivery speed, risk, cost and long-term maintainability. Coaching mindset: mentors more junior engineers and promotes knowledge sharing. Quality and security focused: advocates for clean code, test-driven development, secure-by-design principles and strong assurance practices. Collaborative communicator: works effectively with product, architecture, operations and delivery partners, translating between technical and non-technical audiences. Resilient under pressure: acts as a calm escalation point during incidents and high-risk decisions, staying focused on outcomes and learning. Key responsibilities The key responsibilities of the Senior Java Developer role across design, development, maintenance and support of complex full stack Java applications and services include: Designing secure, scalable, resilient and supportable solutions with strong engineering controls and practices. Writing, reviewing, and assuring clean, reusable, testable and secure code, using TDD and quality-focused development practices. Supporting systems integration, interface design and testing across multiple systems and environments. Supporting live services through a combination of normal, and out of hours support. Working on incident resolution, bug fixing, security updates, service improvements, diagnosing integration issues across a complex landscape. Leading or contributing to code reviews, design reviews, technical assurance and development governance and ensuring development and support activity is documented and delivered in line with agreed governance, standards, controls and policies. Acting as a technical Subject Matter Expert and collaborating with architects, business analysts, testers, delivery managers, product owners and other disciplines throughout the delivery lifecycle. Providing Intelligent Client capability on supplier-led and mixed-delivery projects, ensuring alignment with HMRC standards, quality and security requirements. This includes managing knowledge transfer from suppliers and contractors into internal teams. Continuous improvement of engineering practices, tools, processes, standards and service robustness. Guild Leadership including Recruitment (workforce planning and training needs) and Staff development (Mentoring, coaching and line managing junior developers, supporting wider capability growth.) Additionally, the post holder will work normal office hours though may be required to occasionally work outside of normal working hours (for example to support software releases). The post holder will be required to form part of a 24/7 on-call Rota involving out of hours remote support. Essential Criteria Significant experience designing, developing, supporting and maintaining complex Java-based services and applications across both legacy and modern technology stacks in complex environments. Strong experience building APIs, microservices and integrated services using Java, REST, Spring Boot/Cloud, Redis, Hibernate, with experience of Kubernetes and Docker, messaging technologies such as JMS, Kafka or RabbitMQ, and cloud-native platforms including AWS, S3, EKS. Experience using modern CI/CD tooling (e.g. Java IDEs, Maven, Git, GitLab CI, Artifactory, Jenkins) and databases (incl. MySQL and Oracle,) with the ability to write and support SQL, PL/SQL, triggers and stored procedures. Strong experience leading full stack development in a team environment including; technical leadership through software engineering best practices (e.g. containerisation, microservice design patterns, Agile, TDD, CI/CD, code quality, maintainability and secure development), setting direction, conducting reviews and assuring quality. Experience supporting and improving live services, including fault diagnosis, bug fixing, operational support. Strong understanding of system integration, interface design, and integration testing. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a logical and organised approach to delivery, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Experience mentoring, coaching or line managing others, including supporting the development of junior staff. Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and supplier environments while maintaining internal standards and controls. Desirable Criteria Awareness of cloud service models, cloud-native architecture and infrastructure-as-code practices. Working knowledge of Linux or other Unix-like operating systems. Understanding of Behaviour Driven Development, user-centred design and service delivery principles. Experience with JavaScript or TypeScript UI development, including React and Single Sign-On integrations. Experience working on large-scale government, public sector or regulated services where security, resilience and auditability are important. Awareness of how generative AI tools can support software engineering practices, including development, testing, documentation or code quality activities. Further Location Information Please ensure that you only apply for a location that you are willing and able to work from, as we will only make one offer of employment. Any additional notes included in a 'Further Location Preferences (optional)' field within the application form, will not be considered. 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About the job Job summary Discover what it's like to work in a compliance role that makes an impact. Could you help us shape a stronger, fairer future? Your next career move starts here. HMRC's Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) is responsible for the department's civil and criminal investigations. Covert Operations, Digital Exploitation (CODE) sits within FIS. Working across Law Enforcement and government, CODE provides investigative tools and covert techniques to front-line investigations and works with key partners to develop and provide access to new technology and systems to enable investigators to respond to serious and complex tax evasion and crime. HMRC is faced with increasingly complex frauds committed by well-resourced and, often, digitally informed and aware criminal groups. This post sits within the CODE Digital Operations command that includes the Communications Data Unit (CDU) and the National Digital Investigation Unit (NDIU). This command recognises the importance and synergy between these two technical areas. This is an opportunity to join CODE Digital Operations during a crucial period of expansion, development of capability and impact. The National Digital Investigation Unit (NDIU) specialise in digital problem solving, drawing upon operational experience and pragmatic application of datasets, such as but not limited to Communications Data, Open Source Intelligence, vehicle telematics, ANPR data and digital forensics (handset downloads). Job description The NDIU is a team of Digital Investigators, which provide ongoing and dynamic operational advice and support to Risk Intelligence Service (RIS) and FIS case teams and wider internal 'customers' such as, the Priority Criminals Unit, Internal Investigations, Protected Persons Unit and the Operational Security network to name a few. Developing effective digital strategies is fundamental to NDIU assisting investigation teams to achieve meaningful operational outcomes. The NDIU is a national team, the role involves regular travel with overnight stays to attend training courses or work alongside colleagues, particularly within the first two years on the team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a command that enhances HMRC's response to sophisticated organised crime and serious fraud. Our work is varied, rewarding and impactful, investigating the most harmful tax frauds and criminal groups. Using innovative digital approaches and techniques, you will be making decisions that will help tackle fraudsters who present the highest threat to the UK Exchequer. You will be working with like-minded people, who constantly look for opportunities to add value and share knowledge to drive investigations forward. Person specification As a Digital Investigator you will: Become proficient in the application of Digital Investigation techniques, exploiting social media, closed sources and emerging communication systems, using several bespoke third-party solutions. Consider and create bespoke digital strategies to assist and support high priority, complex and sensitive HMRC investigations. Provide advice to support proactive and reactive operations, including live deployments, to identify data acquisition and exploitation opportunities. Advice ranges from sustained dedicated support over many months to short term assistance. Provide guidance to Senior Investigation Officers/Investigators on the use of technology in investigations, using experience and knowledge to develop and progress digital strategies, in difficult or complex investigations. Gather intelligence and evidence on individuals, corporates, and organised crime groups to progress and enhance criminal investigations into attacks on our tax systems. Utilise digital investigation skills and bespoke tools to interrogate, evaluate and interpret relevant digital data sets. Identify, collate and exploit data from external and internal data sources to develop the most holistic picture of an individual. Conduct research, including internet and social networking analysis, to an evidential standard. Flexibility to travel within the role. There will be a bespoke training package depending on the previous experience of the successful candidate, which will require travel. Be part of 1 week in 4 on-call cadre. This is in line with Flexibility Payment 2. Essential Criteria A sound knowledge of Communications Data. An understanding of Digital Investigation opportunities and capabilities. An interest in current and emerging communications technologies. This role requires experience of conducting criminal investigations and a thorough working knowledge of Criminal Justice procedures. Including the following legislation and corresponding Codes of Practice: Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (IPA) Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) Police Act 1997 (PA) Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) Criminal Procedures and Investigations Act 1996 (CPIA) Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) Further Location Information Please ensure that you only apply for a location that you are willing and able to work from, as we will only make one offer of employment. Any additional notes included in a 'Further Location Preferences (optional)' field within the application form, will not be considered. Please be aware that you cannot change your location preference after submitting your application. Office Closures If your location preference is for the following site, it's important to note that this is not long-term site for HMRC and we will require you to move to a new building in the future, subject to our location strategy and the applicable employee policies at that time. For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations (opens in a new window) This site is: Benton Park View, Newcastle - moving to Pilgrims Quarter, Newcastle You will be given more information about what this means at the job offer stage. Flexibility Payment This post attracts a Level 2 Flexibility Payment (FP) that is paid monthly with salary. This FP allows HMRC flexibility to change your work pattern, at short notice, to meet business needs. You will be expected to undertake periods of On Call. You will also be expected to work additional hours, at weekends and outside your normal working hours/days (including bank holidays). In applying for a position and accepting the FP you agree that you can and will meet those attendance requirements. Note: Payment of FP is dependent on successful completion of role specific training and you will move to Level 2 FP eligibility in stages (see the attached document for details). FP levels are reviewed annually - on a business need and personal basis - and may be subject to change. Details of the Flexibility Payment can be found in the attached document. Qualifications Please advise on your CV that you are an accredited criminal justice professional or intelligence analyst, that you can commit to any required training, and that you hold at least one of the following: - HMRC BTEC Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Enforcement (Criminal Investigation) - HMRC Accredited Counter Fraud Qualification Level 4 Diploma - University of Portsmouth Counter Fraud Professional Accreditation Board (CFPAB) Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist. - University of Northumbria CFPAB Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist. - University of Portsmouth CFPAB Accredited Counter Fraud (Intelligence) Specialist. - University of Northumbria CFPAB Accredited Counter Fraud (Intelligence) Specialist. - Accredited Counter Fraud Intelligence Specialist (ACFIS) from the Counter Fraud Professional Accreditation Board (CFPAB) in conjunction with the University of Portsmouth. Current PIP2 Status - You must hold a current and active PIP2 (Investigator) accreditation issued by a recognised UK law enforcement body (e.g. the College of Policing or NCA). If your PIP2 accreditation is inactive, it must not have lapsed more than 24 months prior to your application, and you must be able to demonstrate relevant operational experience in managing or conducting serious and complex investigations within the last two years. Successful candidates with PIP2 status, will still be required to attend and pass HMRC's core learning programme and achieve Authorised Officer status through further classroom and practical training which will involve regular travel. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Making Effective Decisions Leadership Communicating and Influencing We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Making Effective Decisions Leadership Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: You will be asked to prepare and deliver a 10-15 minute presentation on a recent example/case study of a digitally focussed investigation you carried out. This should highlight some of the challenges and techniques you used to reach the objectives. Benefits Alongside your salary of £37,682, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £10,916 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme . click apply for full job details

About the RoleAs a Senior Cloud Security Analyst, you'll play a key role in protecting cloud infrastructure and services through proactive monitoring, threat detection and incident response. Working within a collaborative Security Operations function, you'll analyse security events, investigate emerging threats and help strengthen the organisation's overall cyber resilience.This role offers the opportunity to work across modern cloud platforms, partnering with infrastructure, engineering and application teams to improve security controls, enhance detection capabilities and support secure cloud operations.Key ResponsibilitiesMonitor and investigate security events across Azure, AWS and hybrid cloud environments using SIEM, CSPM and native cloud security services.Perform detailed triage of alerts to identify genuine threats, eliminate false positives and determine appropriate remediation actions.Lead or support investigations into cloud-based security incidents, ensuring timely containment, recovery and accurate documentation.Analyse authentication activity, privileged access events, API usage and configuration changes to identify suspicious behaviour and potential compromise.Work alongside Security Operations, Infrastructure and DevOps teams to coordinate effective responses to security incidents.Recommend improvements to detection logic, alert quality and monitoring coverage based on operational findings and emerging threats.Develop and maintain security use cases that improve visibility across cloud workloads and services.Contribute to threat hunting activities by identifying indicators of compromise and analysing attacker techniques.Produce clear technical reports and communicate investigation findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Participate in security improvement initiatives, helping implement new technologies, processes and operational controls.Keep up to date with developments in cloud security, attacker methodologies and industry best practices to strengthen organisational security.Technical SkillsExperience in several of the following areas would be advantageous:Microsoft Azure SecurityAWS Security ServicesGoogle Cloud Platform (desirable)Microsoft SentinelKusto Query Language (KQL)CloudTrail, Azure Activity Logs and cloud audit loggingCloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud SecurityMicrosoft Defender SuiteKubernetes security conceptsIdentity and Access Management (IAM)Privileged Access ManagementMicrosoft Entra ID (Azure AD)MITRE ATT&CK FrameworkThreat IntelligenceIncident ResponseThreat HuntingSIEM TechnologiesSecurity MonitoringSecurity Operations (SOC)Cloud Networking FundamentalsWhat You'll BringExperience working within a Security Operations Centre or Cloud Security environment.Strong analytical and investigative skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple security events.Confidence interpreting security telemetry and identifying indicators of malicious activity.Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make informed decisions during security incidents.Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical findings clearly.A collaborative approach to working with infrastructure, engineering and operational teams.A proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.Desirable QualificationsMicrosoft SC-200Microsoft AZ-500AWS Certified Security - SpecialtyCertified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)CompTIA Security+CISSPGIAC certificationsRelevant cloud or cyber security certifications To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Senior Recruitment Consultant Stuart Kennedy at MCS Group on or . Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs.

eDiscovery Senior Technical Project Manager London/hybrid (but remote from UK could be considered for an exceptional person) The Firm: Highly reputable international Legal Practice undergoing expansion in the eDiscovery Practice. The Role: Provide the eDiscovery team with technical, strategic and practical know how on eDiscovery services. Successfully deliver and assist others in the delivery of eDiscovery projects. Assist with the management of the eDiscovery team The Individual: Have proven experience of successfully supporting projects with all aspects of eDiscovery processes. Experience of using eDiscovery products such as Relativity, Reveal, Disco, Axcelerate, Nuix, and also know or happy to learn Sharedo or Opus2. You will be very technically adept and if not a Relativity Master be well on your way with an understanding across the tool and other tools (mentioned above). Delivery: Accountable for ensuring quality control process is adhered to in delivery of all services Ensure your Manager is made aware of all tasks, projects and the approach to delivery is discussed and confirmed with them Create recommendations, project plans, cost estimates, procedures and specifications, ensuring quotes are provided and instructions are agreed in writing Data processing of material received in various formats including native and load file mapping and ingestion, as well as exception handling Setup and customisation of Relativity , running searches and culling data, creating review batches, customising coding templates, creating user roles and related permission settings Carry out native and load file productions according to specifications Resolve 1st line support queries and work with our 2nd & 3rd line support to ensure technical issues are resolved Be a reference point for service issues, escalating any complaints from the Practice immediately to the team Manager and working with the Manager to address these Ensure defensible processes and data security procedures are adhered to at all times Administration of software and hardware used by the eDiscovery team Responsible for the successful end-to-end delivery of eDiscovery projects, including processing data, creating productions for disclosure/investigation, leveraging TAR functionality, Early Case Assessment tools. Also GenAI solutions, eBundling and case management solutions Keep up to date with developments by attending seminars and presentations on relevant services and technology, ensuring knowledge is shared and training is provided to all team members About Brimstone Consulting: We specialise in finding highly qualified staff in the following areas: E-Discovery and Digital Forensics; Payments; Fraud - (AML/CTF, Investigation, CFE s etc.); Risk - (Credit, Regulatory, Liquidity, Market, Analysts-SAS, SPSS etc.); Compliance/Corporate Governance ; IT - (full SDLC- BA s PM s , Architects, Developers etc.); Big Data and Data Analytics - (MI/BI/CI); InfoSec and Cyber Crime; Audit; Accountancy and Finance Brimstone Consulting acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates. Brimstone Consulting is an equal opportunities employer. Due to time constraints we can only reply to applicants that match our clients specifications. Our Data Protection number: ZA(phone number removed)

Senior Information Security Analyst - AI, Innovation & Projects Southampton (Hybrid - 3 days in the office) VIQU has partnered with a leading offshore law firm on a Senior Information Security Analyst - AI, Innovation & Projects opportunity. This is a key security advisory role focused on helping the organisation adopt AI and other transformational technologies securely, with security, privacy and g click apply for full job details

Morson Human Resources Limited is seeking a Lead Business Analyst to bridge HR, Security, and Technology for an enterpriseIDAM solution. The role focuses on defining, analysing and documenting requirements across HR-driven identity lifecycle, governance, and security objectives within Transformation Programme. You will lead and mentor other BAs, oversee requirements production and process analysis on complex projects, and promote inclusion and high performance across teams, stakeholders, and

Job Title: Python Developer (Contract, Hybrid) Job Description Overview We are seeking a Python Developer to join a high-performing regulatory technology team within a leading investment bank. The successful candidate will design and develop scalable solutions supporting regulatory reporting platforms, ensuring compliance with evolving financial regulations while processing high volumes of transaction data. This role combines hands-on software engineering, data analysis, platform enhancement, and close collaboration with regulatory and business stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain enterprise-grade Python applications supporting regulatory reporting and compliance functions. Partner with Business Analysts, Compliance teams and Transaction Reporting SMEs to translate complex regulatory requirements into technical solutions. Build highly scalable data processing pipelines capable of handling millions of daily financial transactions. Conduct detailed data analysis, investigations, and root-cause assessments relating to reporting breaches and regulatory inquiries. Develop reconciliation and validation frameworks to ensure reporting accuracy and data integrity. Support remediation initiatives through the design of historical replay and data reconstruction capabilities. Drive system enhancements focused on performance, reliability, auditability and operational resilience. Manage and support software releases through the full development lifecycle, including testing, deployment and production support. Collaborate with cross-functional technology teams to deliver regulatory change programmes and strategic platform improvements. Required Skills & Experience Strong commercial Experience developing applications in Python . Proven Experience within investment banking , capital markets or financial services environments. Experience building scalable, high-volume data processing solutions. Strong understanding of transaction processing, financial data flows and regulatory reporting systems. Experience developing APIs and web applications using Flask or similar Python frameworks. Advanced SQL and database development Experience, ideally with Oracle Database . Strong data analysis and manipulation skills using Pandas . Experience developing reconciliation, validation or control frameworks. Knowledge of software engineering best practices, CI/CD and release management. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with Experience working directly with business and regulatory reporting teams. Desirable Experience Experience with transaction reporting regulations such as MiFID II , EMIR , SFTR , or similar. Experience with Elasticsearch . Knowledge of event-driven architectures and data replay/reprocessing frameworks. Experience with scheduling and orchestration tools such as Quartz . Exposure to regulatory remediation programmes and audit-driven development practices. 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Lead Service Designer - Police Staff - Technology - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ Salary: The starting salary is £71,121, which includes allowances totalling £3,009. The salary is broken down as £68,112 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £72,953. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000. Location: West Brompton Background The Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters (CTP HQ), on behalf of the government and the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC), ensures that the CT Network has the funding, capabilities and resources it needs to deliver CONTEST effectively and to keep people safe from Terrorism. It does this through the provision of corporate services as well as national operational tasking and co-ordination. It houses unique national CT capabilities that support the entire network as well as overseeing delivery of CT Policing across the regions to ensure that it operates in a way that is both effective and efficient. Crucially, the HQ represents CT Policing's interest within government and with wider stakeholders, ensuring that the policing contribution to CONTEST is both understood and appreciated. Within CTP HQ the Digital, Data, Analysis & Technology (DDAT) Directorate has responsibility for guiding the CT Network's exploitation of data and analytical capability and leading the integration of new technology to support our national security mission. The Directorate works closely with other principal areas of CTPHQ to ensure coherence with our technology development, transformation and compliance and assurance functions, helping to ensure that our use of data is always lawful, ethical and proportionate and uses the best available capability without ever compromising our vital public trust. Work within the pillar also involves setting up new processes and ways of working in high-profile environments. In order to achieve this, staff within the pillar work closely with the other teams across the CT Network and CTP HQ and with partners in the MPS, leading on shaping and implementing the new DDAT strategy and developing future data capabilities. Job Summary The Lead Service Designer role provides strategic leadership to ensure services are user-centred, driving improvements in satisfaction, accessibility, and effectiveness. It champions the reduction of duplication, streamlines processes, and ensures services operate seamlessly end-to-end, rather than as isolated components. They will achieve this through setting vision, strategy and direction against the following areas: Leadership & collaboration Leading and developing the transformation of CTP to a Design Thinking organisation Leading Service Design detail for CTP strategic directives such as partner alignment, Responsible for communicating design strategy across organisation boundaries Lead and Influence senior stakeholders and advocate for service-led approaches, working closely with Product Managers, Business Analysts, Developers and Operation teams Lead the review of requirements in order to make financial commitments Lead the engagement of third party suppliers and partner support teams in order to address commercial considerations related to Service Design Manage expectations for long term budget adjustments aligned to the Service Roadmap Accountable for the long term development of the 'new team' with appropriate technical training packages, developing learning pathways and identifying further opportunities for the team in collaboration with partners, meeting the expectations of the delivery teams and and the organisation strategy Responsible for guiding the organisation in how to use evidence to improve services Research and Discovery Leading qualitative and quantitative research (interviews, workshops & data analysis) Identify user pain points, service failures, and technical development opportunities Engage with frontline staff, users, and stakeholders to uncover insights Engage with partner organisations and academia via the Counter Terrorism Research Laboratory (CTRL) Design & Mapping Accountable for the engagement and management of Technical Service Managers and Programme Directors to develop current and future design concepts Accountable for ensuring service design is inclusive, accessible and environmentally sustainable Responsible for identifying risks, opportunities and constraints in technology and policy to shape design Responsible for ensuring security principles, guidelines and processes are embedded in Service Design Lead in the development of user systems thinking to understand and design for complex technical service environments with creation of service maps, user journeys, personas, and ecosystem diagrams Lead co-design sessions and workshops with users and stakeholders, developing user stories/ epics Prototyping and testing Ensure the secure development and management of prototypes within policy constraints Ensure the development of tooling requirements to maintain the security posture for CTP Lead on work with UX/UI designers and develops technical prototype & service concepts, Test service designs with real users iteratively to validate assumptions, gathering feedback and work with developers to refine the service accordingly How to apply To begin your career at the Met, please click the "apply button ". The application process requires a comprehensive CV, a Personal Statement, and an online application form. In your Personal Statement, you should explain your interest in the position and illustrate how your skills and experiences make you a suitable candidate. Please note that you should not submit two copies of your CV, and ensure that your documents are saved in either PDF or Word format, clearly labelled as CV and Personal Statement. Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 7 September 2026.

Position Summary As a SOC Shift Lead, you build on your solid experience as a SOC Analyst by supervising and guiding a team of SOC Analysts during your assigned shift. You ensure quality and consistency across all alerts and incidents handled by the team while serving as the primary point of escalation. In this role, you support team development, drive process improvements, and maintain clear, customer-centric communication with all stakeholders. You also lead quality assurance efforts and ensure that service-level agreements (SLAs) are met. Objectives & Key Results Key Responsibilities Shift Leadership and Team Coordination - You run shift operations, ensuring compliance with SLAs and maintaining high-quality incident handling. You set shift agendas, balance workloads, and promptly address any process or staffing issues. You also maintain effective, customer-centric communication with internal teams (including Security Optimisation and Engineering), customers, and their incident response partners Incident Triage and Investigation - You review and prioritise new alerts, taking initial ownership of high-priority or complex incidents, and ensure proper escalation to customers and Senior SOC Analysts. You make sound, data-driven decisions to facilitate effective triage, investigation, and escalation in line with operational standards Quality Assurance and Documentation - You conduct regular quality assurance (QA) of tickets to ensure SOC procedures and documentation standards are met, providing clear, constructive feedback to team members to improve technical skills and workflow consistency Collaboration and Mentorship - You mentor SOC Analysts in your team by offering regular, constructive feedback on triage processes and best practices. You encourage targeted training initiatives, including relevant certifications, to support career progression within the SOC Service Improvement - You contribute to ongoing service improvement through participation in supporting threat hunting activity led by Senior SOC Analysts, rule tuning, and process refinement initiatives. You assist in monthly reporting and post-incident reviews to drive improvements that reflect our commitment to transparent and reliable performance Required Qualifications & Experience You may be required to hold or obtain UK Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) and/or a Security Check (SC) clearance as part of this role Willingness to work towards or obtain intermediate cybersecurity certifications (e.g. SBT BTL2, CREST Registered Intrusion Analyst) Proficiency with SIEM platforms, endpoint security tools, and ticketing systems, with an ability to make clear, data-driven decisions under pressure Critical Competencies - Technical Fit Operating Systems - Possess detailed knowledge of Windows and Linux system architectures, with a clear understanding of how event logs (e.g., Windows Event Viewer, Syslog) reflect system security posture Networking and Protocols - Have a comprehensive understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DCHP, VPNs, SSL/TLS, and network forensics concepts to validate network-based alerts and anomalies Cybersecurity Frameworks - Deeply understand and be able to articulate the elements of the MITRE ATT&CK framework, and Cyber Kill Chain; know how adversary tactics and techniques translate into observable indicators SIEM and Security Tools - Know the theoretical underpinnings of SIEM operations, including alert correlation, the design of automated detection rules, and the interpretation of aggregated security data Incident Triage - Understand the principles behind effective triage, including the rationale for using standardised playbooks and the criteria for escalating incidents without undertaking complex forensic analysis Threat Intelligence Integration - Be knowledgeable about the role and structure of threat intelligence - how feeds are sourced, what constitutes actionable information, and how malware indicators are defined Scripting and Automation - Understand the concepts behind using scripting for automating regular data extraction and log analysis, and the benefits such tools being to maintaining consistency in alert handling Benefits At Claranet, we go the extra mile with our people-because we believe in building a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. What makes us unique is Team Claranet , our internal community that supports causes close to our employees' hearts. We offer paid charity leave, support local charities across our offices, and host annual fundraising events, all backed by a dedicated committee. We're proud founding members of TC4RE (Technology Community for Racial Equality) working collectively to build a more diverse and inclusive tech industry. About Claranet Founded at the beginning of the dot com bubble in 1996, our CEO Charles Nasser had a light bulb moment to develop a truly customer-focused IT business. Since then, Claranet has grown from an Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the UK to being one of the leading business modernisation experts, who deliver solutions across 11+ countries. Equal Opportunities Statement Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Claranet is an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our recruitment team are happy to support any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process. Ready to take the next step in your career with Claranet? Click 'apply' - we can't wait to meet you! To view full job description please visit our careers page

3rd Line Service Desk Technician - MSP West Sussex Office Based Full Time Please note: This is a fully office-based position. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years' recent experience working within an MSP environment. 3rd Line Service Desk Technician Role I am recruiting for an experienced 3rd Line Service Desk Technician to join a busy and fast-paced Managed Service Provider (MSP). Reporting to the Service Desk Manager, you will provide advanced technical support and act as the final escalation point for complex incidents and service requests across a varied client base. This is a hands-on technical role combining 3rd Line escalation support, infrastructure troubleshooting, Microsoft 365/Azure, networking, customer interaction and project delivery. You will also play an important role in supporting and mentoring 1st and 2nd Line engineers, sharing technical knowledge and helping to maintain high standards across the Service Desk. 3rd Line Service Desk Technician Key Responsibilities Act as the primary 3rd Line escalation point for complex issues passed up from 1st and 2nd Line engineers Investigate, diagnose and resolve advanced incidents across infrastructure, networking, cloud and on-premise environments Support Microsoft 365 and Azure environments alongside traditional on-premise infrastructure Take full ownership of major and high-priority incidents through to successful resolution Troubleshoot recurring technical problems and carry out root cause analysis to identify long-term solutions Mentor and provide technical guidance to 1st and 2nd Line engineers Work closely with the Service Desk Manager to improve processes, efficiency and overall service delivery Communicate directly with customers, providing clear technical explanations, progress updates and resolutions Liaise with third-party vendors and technology partners where required Maintain accurate and up-to-date technical documentation Attend customer sites when required for troubleshooting, technical changes and implementations Assist with the delivery of technical projects Participate in an on-call rota providing out-of-hours support 3rd Line Service Desk Technician Technical Environment You will work across a broad range of technologies, including: Microsoft Windows Desktop Windows Server and on-premise infrastructure Microsoft 365 - Exchange Online, SharePoint and Teams Microsoft Azure - IaaS, Identity and Virtual Machines Active Directory and Group Policy DNS and DHCP Networking, VPNs, VLANs and Wi-Fi DrayTek, WatchGuard and UniFi Hyper-V virtualisation Backup and disaster recovery solutions Endpoint security solutions General MSP monitoring, management and support tools macOS - limited support 3rd Line Service Desk Technician Essential Skills & Experience To be considered for this position, you must have: Minimum 5 years' recent experience working within an MSP environment Strong 3rd Line technical support and troubleshooting experience Proven experience handling complex technical escalations Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills Experience supporting both cloud and on-premise infrastructure Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Azure Good knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory and Group Policy Solid networking knowledge covering firewalls, VPNs, VLANs, DNS, DHCP and Wi-Fi Ability to independently manage complex incidents from initial escalation through to resolution Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical customers Experience mentoring, coaching or providing technical support to junior engineers Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced MSP/service desk environment 3rd Line Service Desk Technician Desirable Certifications Relevant certifications would be advantageous, although equivalent hands-on commercial experience will also be considered: Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate WatchGuard Network Security Essentials (Firebox) About You You will be an experienced MSP engineer who enjoys solving challenging technical problems and taking ownership of complex issues. You should be comfortable operating as a senior technical escalation point while still being customer-focused and willing to support less experienced members of the team. Important: This position is office based, and applicants must have at least 5 years of recent MSP experience. Applications without the required MSP background will not be considered. Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.

The Senior Manager will lead the organisation's VAT risk governance across multi-jurisdictional operations. This hands-on leadership role combines deep technical VAT expertise with proven experience in designing, embedding, and continuously improving VAT risk frameworks and assurance programmes. The role ensures operational practices are robust, scalable, and fully aligned with regulatory obligations, while providing actionable insights to senior leadership and proactively mitigating VAT exposure. The Senior Manager will work closely with tax colleagues, business operations, internal audit, and risk monitoring teams to embed controls into business processes, challenge operational readiness, and influence decision-making across the organization. Key job responsibilities • Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of VAT risk and assurance frameworks, control methodologies, and operational procedures. • Oversee assurance activities, guiding analysts in data collection, testing, evaluation of control effectiveness, and review of VAT requirements developed by VAT advisory teams. • Critically review VAT requirements from VAT advisory teams to identify gaps, weaknesses, or conflicts prior to operational rollout. • Foster cross-functional collaboration with business, operational, risk management, and VAT teams to embed robust controls into daily operations, implement process improvements, and ensure alignment with organisational objectives. • Challenge operational readiness for new controls and processes, reviewing UAT outcomes, SOPs, and minimum standards before launch. • Report to senior leadership on VAT risk exposure, assurance findings, and remediation progress with clear, actionable recommendations. • Maintain a dynamic and adaptive VAT assurance programme, evolving with regulatory changes, business growth, and operational complexity. • Support the integration of VAT risk considerations into regulatory changes, strategic initiatives, and operational transformations. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Extensive VAT advisory experience, with deep expertise in VAT risk management, governance frameworks, and operational de-risking. - Demonstrated ability to interpret complex VAT legislation, evaluate operational impact, and translate requirements into practical, scalable controls and processes. - Experienced in leading multi-disciplinary teams, integrating VAT policy, assurance, and operational functions, with accountability for aligning technical interpretation with operational execution. - Strong track record in multi-jurisdictional environments, including managing cross-border VAT risks, understanding differing regulatory frameworks, and influencing senior stakeholders across business, legal, and operational teams. - Experience in large, matrixed organisations, ideally with exposure to regulated industries, operational complexity, and high-volume transactional environments. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Recognized professional tax qualification, chartered accountant, or relevant legal degree. - Experience in Top-tier consulting or advisory firms (Big 4 or equivalent) or VAT professionals with strong advisory experience in multi-jurisdictional contexts, who have designed and implemented governance frameworks, managed VAT risk, and led assurance programmes that de-risk operational exposure. - Proven leader and mentor, fostering high-performance, accountable teams with a culture of quality, rigor, and continuous improvement. - Experience in Large corporate environments (ideally highly regulated): VAT leaders with practical experience embedding controls, driving operational decision-making, and proactively mitigating VAT risk across business processes and systems - VAT advisory and risk management expertise: Professionals with extensive experience in VAT advisory and risk management, focused on identifying, managing, and mitigating VAT exposure within complex operational environments. 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Senior Cyber Security Risk & Assurance Consultant - Product Risk (PBRA) (CONTRACTOR) - London Duration: 1 year contract Hybrid Working - 8 days onsite per month - the rest is remote working About the Team The Product-Based Risk Assessment (PBRA) service conducts recurring security assessments of applications, services, and technologies to identify emerging threats, evaluate control effectiveness, and drive remediation that strengthens The clients cyber resilience. The team supports business and technology stakeholders by assessing cyber security risks and ensuring alignment with The Banks security standards and risk appetite. Key Accountabilities Product-Based Risk Assessments Lead end-to-end Product-Based Risk Assessments (PBRA) for critical applications, platforms, and technology services. Analyse application architectures, business processes, information flows, and supporting infrastructure. Identify and assess cyber threats, vulnerabilities, control weaknesses, and potential business impacts. Evaluate the design and effectiveness of security controls using clients security frameworks and standards. Assess residual risks and propose actionable remediation plans. Security Risk Analysis Perform security risk assessments using recognised methodologies and industry frameworks. Evaluate risks related to infrastructure, software, cloud services, networks, third-party integrations, and information assets. Contribute to threat modelling and attack surface analysis activities. Support technology-focused assessments such as cloud, AI, and emerging technology evaluations. Stakeholder Engagement Act as the primary security assessment contact for business and IT stakeholders. Facilitate workshops, interviews, and assessment review sessions. Challenge assumptions and provide expert security guidance to delivery and operations teams. Build trusted relationships across CISO, CTO, Architecture, Risk Management, and Engineering teams. Reporting & Governance Produce high-quality assessment reports, risk summaries, and executive-level communications. Present findings and recommendations to senior management and governance bodies. Track remediation plans and risk treatment activities through closure. Support internal and external audit activities as required. Continuous Improvement Contribute to the evolution of the PBRA service, methodologies, tools, and operating model. Help drive the transition toward data-enabled and automated security assessment capabilities. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and risk coverage across assessments. Support knowledge sharing and mentoring of junior analysts. Required Skills & Experience Technical Skills Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, controls, and risk management practices. Knowledge of application security, cloud security, infrastructure security, and network security. Experience conducting security assessments, threat modelling, or risk analyses. Familiarity with industry frameworks and standards such as: NIST Cyber Security Framework ISO 27001 CIS Controls Secure Controls Framework (SCF) DORA ANSSI EBIOS RM OWASP Professional Experience Minimum 7 years of experience in Information Security, Cyber Risk, Security Assurance, or Security Architecture. Experience leading complex security assessments across large technology environments. Experience working with senior business and technology stakeholders. Strong report-writing and presentation skills. Personal Competencies Strong analytical and critical-thinking capabilities. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to challenge constructively and influence decision-making. Self-driven with strong ownership and accountability. Pragmatic, risk-based mindset. Comfortable operating in a complex, regulated environment. Please do send across to me the most up to date CV to (url removed) Rates depend on experience and client requirements

IT Support Technician Salary: c£27,500 Location: Wrexham area - office-based Job type: Permanent, full-time We are recruiting an IT Support Technician to provide 1st line helpdesk, desktop and remote support to employees across the organisation. The ideal candidate will have IT support experience, strong Microsoft 365 knowledge and practical experience with technologies such as Entra ID, Intune and Defender for Endpoint. You will be a confident troubleshooter with strong customer service skills and a good understanding of MFA and endpoint security. The role Provide 1st line helpdesk, desktop and remote IT support. Log, investigate, resolve or escalate support requests. Support Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Teams and SharePoint. Complete routine administration within Entra ID, including user accounts, access, groups and password resets. Support Intune device enrolment, application deployment and mobile-device updates. Assist with Defender for Endpoint, MFA and endpoint-security support. Configure and support laptops, mobile devices, printers, peripherals and meeting-room technology. Troubleshoot hardware, software, network and connectivity issues. Complete laptop builds and rebuilds using Microsoft Autopilot. Maintain IT asset records, technical documentation and user guides. Support new-starter inductions and wider IT projects. Escalate complex infrastructure, server and security issues to senior IT colleagues. About you At least two years experience in an IT support, service desk or desktop support role. Strong practical Microsoft 365 support experience. Experience with Entra ID and Intune, ideally including exposure to Defender for Endpoint. Good Microsoft Windows, hardware and basic networking knowledge. Understanding of IT security best practices, including MFA and endpoint security. Excellent troubleshooting, customer service and communication skills. Relevant Microsoft, CompTIA, Cisco or ITIL qualification, or willingness to undertake further training. Organised, approachable and able to manage competing support priorities. Able to work permanently from the Wrexham head office. Experience working within an ITIL environment, maintaining technical documentation or supporting technologies such as Mimecast, Cisco Meraki, Microsoft Sentinel or Purview would be advantageous. If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for then please apply, attaching your CV. This role may suit an IT Support Technician, Service Desk Analyst, Helpdesk Technician, Desktop Support Technician or 1st/2nd Line Support Technician. Smartsearch takes your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to administer your application. To effectively process your application, we may share your details with the company for whom we are collecting job applications, and Smartsearch or the company may contact you by email, telephone or SMS. A copy of our privacy policy will be emailed to you upon receipt of your application.

Overview We are searching for a Business Systems, Delivery & Change Manager to lead our business systems, digital platforms, and technology change portfolio. This senior technology leader will ensure our portfolio delivers measurable value, supports operational excellence, and aligns with organisational strategy. You will provide leadership across business systems management, project delivery, and strategic change - ensuring solutions are well-designed, well-governed, and successfully adopted. The role combines people leadership, technology governance, and delivery oversight, guiding cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure that technology change is delivered safely, consistently, and effectively across the business. Responsibilities Define and own the strategic direction for business systems, ensuring alignment to Solus' technology roadmap and business goals. Prioritise the change portfolio, balancing strategic needs, operational risks, dependencies, and capacity. Make decisions on technology investments, supplier contracts, and commercial evaluations. Approve and govern system changes, ensuring security, architectural integrity and operational stability. Own the standards and frameworks for delivery, change governance, business analysis, release management, and system lifecycle management. Make people-leadership decisions including performance management, capability development, and team structure. Evaluate and manage risk across systems, projects and change activity, ensuring regulatory, audit and security requirements are fully met. Strategic Leadership: Build and deliver a long-term strategic roadmap for business systems, integrations, data flows, and platform evolution. Provide leadership across the delivery and change capability, setting expectations for quality, pace, and governance. Work closely with the CIO to ensure alignment between infrastructure, cloud, platforms, business applications and change. People Leadership & Team Development: Lead a multi-discipline function (Business Analysts, Change Leads, Delivery Leads, Systems SMEs) ensuring capability, performance, and progression. Develop team members through coaching, mentoring, training and succession planning. Create a high-trust, high-performance culture that empowers colleagues and encourages continuous improvement. Ensure the team manages documentation, processes and business knowledge to reduce key-person dependencies. Delivery & Change Ownership: Own the full lifecycle of technology change: intake, analysis, prioritisation, design assurance, delivery oversight, adoption, and benefits tracking. Ensure delivery teams follow agreed standards (Agile, hybrid, or waterfall where appropriate) with consistent governance. Oversee delivery risks, RAID management and cross-functional dependencies. Ensure systems changes are safe, secure, tested, and supported at go-live. Business Systems Management: Oversee the lifecycle of key business systems - including upgrades, vendor management, integrations, and enhancement roadmaps. Ensure systems are secure, resilient, and compliant, supported by well-maintained documentation and change records. Act as escalation point for system incidents, recurring issues, platform concerns and supplier escalations. Drive simplification, standardisation and rationalisation of systems to reduce complexity and improve user experience. Stakeholder Leadership: Build strong relationships with business leaders, operational managers, suppliers, and technology partners. Communicate complex technical and delivery topics clearly at senior level. Represent Technology at governance boards, steering groups, and executive forums. Financial Leadership: Manage budgets for systems, suppliers, licences, and delivery resources. Ensure cost-effective delivery and maximise value for money from suppliers and change activity. Qualifications Degree in IT, Technology, Business Management or related field. Strong evidence of leadership in technology delivery, business systems or change management. Certifications beneficial: ITIL (governance & service management) Agile/Scrum/Scaled Agile Project/Programme Management (PMP, MSP, Prince2) Change Management (APMG/PROSCI) Experience managing budgets, suppliers and enterprise-scale change functions.

ServiceNow Platform Owner Salary 65-85,000 + Bonus and Benefits Location: UK Wide (Flexible working, 1 day per week in any of the UK offices) Security Clearance: Must hold or be eligible for SC Clearance We're looking for an experienced ServiceNow Platform Owner to lead the strategy, governance, and evolution of ServiceNow platforms across multiple client environments. This is a senior leadership role focused on driving platform value, shaping roadmap decisions, and ensuring ServiceNow capabilities align with business objectives and transformation programmes. The is not a technical role, the individual with typically work as a conduit between the customer and the teams that support and manage the platform, they would also make sure the correct process and governance are followed. Ideally the candidate would be engagement/project managers or senior business analyst or process architects. What You'll Do Own the ServiceNow platform strategy, roadmap, and governance. Drive platform adoption, optimisation, and value realisation. Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and clients. Lead cross-functional teams across architecture, development, support, and service delivery. Manage platform performance, continual improvement, risk, and compliance. Oversee demand management, prioritisation, and investment decisions. Support commercial growth opportunities and client success. What You'll Bring Proven experience as a ServiceNow Platform Owner, Product Owner, Service Owner, or similar leadership role. Strong knowledge of ServiceNow capabilities, including ITSM, ITOM, CSM, and HRSD . Experience managing complex multi-instance or multi-client environments. Expertise in platform governance, operating models, and service improvement. Strong stakeholder management skills with experience influencing at executive level. Understanding of risk, compliance, and governance within enterprise environments. Eligible to obtain UK SC Clearance. Desirable ServiceNow certifications (CSA, CIS, CAD). ITIL v4 Foundation or higher. Experience within Financial Services, Public Sector, Defence, or other regulated industries. Experience leading major ServiceNow transformation programmes. Due to the nature of the projects, we are only able to progress with British Nationals eligible for SC clearance. Please note you will receive an automated response advising you that we have received your CV. Morgan Philips Group is a global talent solutions business that disrupts conventional thinking in executive search, recruitment and talent consulting. We operate in over 18 markets in Europe, North & South America, Asia, and the Middle East & Africa. We understand that the future is digital and social, so we embrace the latest technology, including video ads and CVs, as well as social recruiting. Our innovative services are tailored to the new world of work yet we do not lose sight of the fact that employees be they existing and potential are ultimately human beings. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.