Join Rainbow Trust Children's Charity and play a vital role in ensuring our teams can support families facing the unimaginable, helping us make a real difference. We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to take operational ownership of IT infrastructure and MSP relationship management, facilities, fleet, and contracts across our organisation. This is a wide-ranging role where your work directly underpins our frontline teams' ability to deliver life-changing support to families with seriously ill children. About the role: Reporting directly to the Director of Finance and Operations, you will have input into how Rainbow Trust manages its IT, property and facilities, and fleet - while also leading on the day-to-day operational infrastructure across the organisation, including overall responsibility for our IT infrastructure and security. The role holder will act as the primary internal point of contact for our Managed Service Provider, overseeing service delivery, SLAs, and ensuring our IT infrastructure remains secure, compliant and fit for purpose Managing the office facilities, leases, and contracts across our head office and nine regional sites, you will lead on contract negotiation and supplier management, managing a central administration budget and project manage office moves and operational projects. With a focus on improving the efficiency of our systems, processes and ways of working, you will also line manage our Fleet Administrator, overseeing our fleet of 80 leased vehicles and be an integral part of decision making. This is a substantive management role with real ownership, and meaningful variety - ideal for an experienced operations professional with a sound understanding of Microsoft Administration and cyber security ready to take on a broad remit in a values-driven organisation. What we're looking for: Applications will be particularly welcome from those who have demonstrable experience of negotiating and managing contracts, including managed IT service contracts and budgets. A qualification in cyber security or IT and experience of Microsoft administration, cyber security and MSP management is also necessary for this role. A systematic and effective problem solver - you are self-disciplined and analytical, and you thrive on providing solutions, delivering high standards, and are skilled in appropriately tailoring your output to a range of different stakeholders for decision-making. A self-disciplined multi-tasker who is able to work independently and at a fast pace to meet deadlines - you are someone who perseveres and ensures close follow-up of delegated tasks to deliver consistently high-quality work through to completion. A strong verbal and written communicator with a high level of attention to detail -you're a quick decision maker, who operates well within a defined area of control, basing your decisions on policy and procedures. You build strong working relationships both internally and externally - you are driven to achieve results and have the ability to train and support others to make correct decisions You work well within established systems, standards and procedures - you are accurate, highly numerate with excellent Excel skills and make fact-based and solution orientated decisions. Why join us? We're proud to be a Two-Star Best Companies Top 50 mid-sized organisation and a Top 10 Charity, and we're committed to creating a great place to work. You will benefit from: Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%. Flexible working hours to balance home and working life. 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays - rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 days to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time). The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping. Time off in Lieu. Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year. Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts. Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes. A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme. Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth. If you'd like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our why work with us page. More information about us and our recruitment process can be found in our online Candidate Pack. About us: Rainbow Trust Children's Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that. Apply now: To apply please send your CV and Covering letter to us via the link. Your covering letter should highlight why your application should be considered above others and clearly state how your experience matches the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification. For a full job description and person specification please visit our website Please disclose in your covering letter if you have used AI for any part of your job application. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early. Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Aug 25, 2026
Full time
Join Rainbow Trust Children's Charity and play a vital role in ensuring our teams can support families facing the unimaginable, helping us make a real difference. We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to take operational ownership of IT infrastructure and MSP relationship management, facilities, fleet, and contracts across our organisation. This is a wide-ranging role where your work directly underpins our frontline teams' ability to deliver life-changing support to families with seriously ill children. About the role: Reporting directly to the Director of Finance and Operations, you will have input into how Rainbow Trust manages its IT, property and facilities, and fleet - while also leading on the day-to-day operational infrastructure across the organisation, including overall responsibility for our IT infrastructure and security. The role holder will act as the primary internal point of contact for our Managed Service Provider, overseeing service delivery, SLAs, and ensuring our IT infrastructure remains secure, compliant and fit for purpose Managing the office facilities, leases, and contracts across our head office and nine regional sites, you will lead on contract negotiation and supplier management, managing a central administration budget and project manage office moves and operational projects. With a focus on improving the efficiency of our systems, processes and ways of working, you will also line manage our Fleet Administrator, overseeing our fleet of 80 leased vehicles and be an integral part of decision making. This is a substantive management role with real ownership, and meaningful variety - ideal for an experienced operations professional with a sound understanding of Microsoft Administration and cyber security ready to take on a broad remit in a values-driven organisation. What we're looking for: Applications will be particularly welcome from those who have demonstrable experience of negotiating and managing contracts, including managed IT service contracts and budgets. A qualification in cyber security or IT and experience of Microsoft administration, cyber security and MSP management is also necessary for this role. A systematic and effective problem solver - you are self-disciplined and analytical, and you thrive on providing solutions, delivering high standards, and are skilled in appropriately tailoring your output to a range of different stakeholders for decision-making. A self-disciplined multi-tasker who is able to work independently and at a fast pace to meet deadlines - you are someone who perseveres and ensures close follow-up of delegated tasks to deliver consistently high-quality work through to completion. A strong verbal and written communicator with a high level of attention to detail -you're a quick decision maker, who operates well within a defined area of control, basing your decisions on policy and procedures. You build strong working relationships both internally and externally - you are driven to achieve results and have the ability to train and support others to make correct decisions You work well within established systems, standards and procedures - you are accurate, highly numerate with excellent Excel skills and make fact-based and solution orientated decisions. Why join us? We're proud to be a Two-Star Best Companies Top 50 mid-sized organisation and a Top 10 Charity, and we're committed to creating a great place to work. You will benefit from: Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%. Flexible working hours to balance home and working life. 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays - rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 days to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time). The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping. Time off in Lieu. Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year. Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts. Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes. A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme. Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth. If you'd like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our why work with us page. More information about us and our recruitment process can be found in our online Candidate Pack. About us: Rainbow Trust Children's Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that. Apply now: To apply please send your CV and Covering letter to us via the link. Your covering letter should highlight why your application should be considered above others and clearly state how your experience matches the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification. For a full job description and person specification please visit our website Please disclose in your covering letter if you have used AI for any part of your job application. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early. Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Electronique is a leading UK systems integrator specialising in the delivery of secure technology platforms, including Hybrid IT, Cyber Security and Networking Infrastructure. Innovative solutions are developed in partnership with leading technology vendors, with customer requirements providing the foundation for delivery. The organisation specialises in designing and implementing solutions for public sector institutions, including Education, Healthcare and Local Government, supporting the delivery of key public services. About the role This is an exciting opportunity for a person wishing to work towards becoming a qualified ICT Technician on a site with a state of the art ICT infrastructure. The role involves learning to provide 1st Line hardware and software support, call logging services, asset management, general ICT administration (under supervision), and other ICT services. Key Responsibilities Deliver first line technical support, troubleshooting, and remote monitoring services to customers and schools. Log, manage, and resolve incidents through the Service Management System, ensuring SLA compliance. Act as a key point of contact between customers, internal teams, and third-party suppliers. Monitor support queues, escalate issues where required, and manage asset and change control activities. Support project work and assist with additional duties requested by the Network Manager. Complete training programmes and maintain compliance with Health & Safety, ISO, and company policies. Maintain a professional, organised, and customer-focused working environment. Training will be delivered remotely one day per week. Remote training can be undertaken at home or at the workplace, to be discussed during the interview and placement process. Skills and personal qualities Communication skills IT skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Customer care skills Team working Initiative Patience Qualifications requirements • 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject • GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above) • Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship in a similar subject Non-standard entry with work experience Relevant qualifications and/or work experience will be considered for applicants with potential to benefit from the programme. You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme. If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications. For more information please visit the UK ENIC website. Additional Information The role requires an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, including the Children's Barred List, to be undertaken on an annual basis. The position will involve the lifting of IT equipment and assisting with the positioning of these products across multiple buildings. Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm Future prospects: 90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average. About QA: Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 50,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed. Apply now.
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
Electronique is a leading UK systems integrator specialising in the delivery of secure technology platforms, including Hybrid IT, Cyber Security and Networking Infrastructure. Innovative solutions are developed in partnership with leading technology vendors, with customer requirements providing the foundation for delivery. The organisation specialises in designing and implementing solutions for public sector institutions, including Education, Healthcare and Local Government, supporting the delivery of key public services. About the role This is an exciting opportunity for a person wishing to work towards becoming a qualified ICT Technician on a site with a state of the art ICT infrastructure. The role involves learning to provide 1st Line hardware and software support, call logging services, asset management, general ICT administration (under supervision), and other ICT services. Key Responsibilities Deliver first line technical support, troubleshooting, and remote monitoring services to customers and schools. Log, manage, and resolve incidents through the Service Management System, ensuring SLA compliance. Act as a key point of contact between customers, internal teams, and third-party suppliers. Monitor support queues, escalate issues where required, and manage asset and change control activities. Support project work and assist with additional duties requested by the Network Manager. Complete training programmes and maintain compliance with Health & Safety, ISO, and company policies. Maintain a professional, organised, and customer-focused working environment. Training will be delivered remotely one day per week. Remote training can be undertaken at home or at the workplace, to be discussed during the interview and placement process. Skills and personal qualities Communication skills IT skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Customer care skills Team working Initiative Patience Qualifications requirements • 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject • GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above) • Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship in a similar subject Non-standard entry with work experience Relevant qualifications and/or work experience will be considered for applicants with potential to benefit from the programme. You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme. If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications. For more information please visit the UK ENIC website. Additional Information The role requires an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, including the Children's Barred List, to be undertaken on an annual basis. The position will involve the lifting of IT equipment and assisting with the positioning of these products across multiple buildings. Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm Future prospects: 90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average. About QA: Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 50,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed. Apply now.
Isr Recruitment Limited
Eaglescliffe, County Durham
The Opportunity Our client is looking to appoint an experienced ICT Cyber & Information Security Manager to take responsibility for a broad range of cyber security, information security, risk and compliance activities across the organisation. This is a key role within the Information Security function, providing the opportunity to take ownership of security activities ranging from the ICT Annual Delivery Plan through to major business growth initiatives, including site transitions and acquisitions across the UK and internationally. You'll work closely with internal teams, senior stakeholders and external partners to strengthen the organisation's cyber and information security posture, manage risk and ensure compliance with relevant security standards and legislation. The successful candidate will combine strong technical security knowledge with excellent governance, risk management and stakeholder-management skills. Skills and Experience: Experience leading cyber security, information security and/or compliance activities within a medium-to-large enterprise environment. Strong experience managing an enterprise information/cyber security risk register. Strong practical knowledge of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). Experience implementing, maintaining and continually improving an ISMS. Experience preparing for and participating in internal and external security audits. Strong knowledge of ISO 27002 and experience delivering against its requirements. Strong knowledge of Cyber Essentials / Cyber Essentials Plus. Experience working with NIST security frameworks. Knowledge of CAF / Cyber Assessment Framework and its application to organisational security. Understanding of NIS2, GDPR and the Data Protection Act. Strong understanding of cyber security risk, governance, controls and remediation. Qualifications Professional security qualifications such as the following would be highly desirable: CISSP / CISM / CISA ISO 27001/27002-related qualifications Other recognised cyber security, information assurance or risk-management certifications Role and Responsibilities: Act as a key pillar of the organisation's Information Security programme, driving and managing cyber and information security activities. Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to deliver security initiatives and improvements. Develop, review and rehearse incident response plans, ensuring the organisation is prepared to detect, investigate and respond effectively to cyber incidents and data breaches. Work with relevant teams to review, test and improve Business Continuity, Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and Recovery Time Strategy (RTS) arrangements. Conduct and support security risk assessments and vulnerability assessments to identify threats, vulnerabilities and areas for improvement. Develop and implement appropriate risk mitigation strategies. Manage and maintain ICT Cyber & Data Security Risk Registers, ensuring risks are appropriately assessed, owned, mitigated and reported. Review, develop, implement and maintain cyber security, information security, data protection and compliance policies. Monitor changes in the regulatory and threat landscape and assess their impact on the organisation. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, frameworks and security standards, including GDPR, Data Protection Act, NIS2, NIST, Cyber Essentials and ISO 27002. Lead and coordinate information security metrics, reporting and management information. Support and oversee offensive security activities, vulnerability management and security testing. Maintain and continuously improve the organisation's Information Security Management System (ISMS). Lead or participate in internal and external security audits and assessments, including ISO 27002 and Cyber Essentials Plus. Provide security input into business change, technology projects, acquisitions, site transitions and other strategic initiatives. Work with stakeholders to embed security by design across ICT and wider business activities. Applications: To learn more about our established client and this newly created role working as a IT Security Manager for our client based in the Teesside / County Durham area (with excellent flexible/remote working options available); please call and speak with Edward Laing here at ISR Recruitment to learn more or please send through a copy of your latest CV and/or share your online business profile for a call back in the very strictest of confidence.
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
The Opportunity Our client is looking to appoint an experienced ICT Cyber & Information Security Manager to take responsibility for a broad range of cyber security, information security, risk and compliance activities across the organisation. This is a key role within the Information Security function, providing the opportunity to take ownership of security activities ranging from the ICT Annual Delivery Plan through to major business growth initiatives, including site transitions and acquisitions across the UK and internationally. You'll work closely with internal teams, senior stakeholders and external partners to strengthen the organisation's cyber and information security posture, manage risk and ensure compliance with relevant security standards and legislation. The successful candidate will combine strong technical security knowledge with excellent governance, risk management and stakeholder-management skills. Skills and Experience: Experience leading cyber security, information security and/or compliance activities within a medium-to-large enterprise environment. Strong experience managing an enterprise information/cyber security risk register. Strong practical knowledge of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). Experience implementing, maintaining and continually improving an ISMS. Experience preparing for and participating in internal and external security audits. Strong knowledge of ISO 27002 and experience delivering against its requirements. Strong knowledge of Cyber Essentials / Cyber Essentials Plus. Experience working with NIST security frameworks. Knowledge of CAF / Cyber Assessment Framework and its application to organisational security. Understanding of NIS2, GDPR and the Data Protection Act. Strong understanding of cyber security risk, governance, controls and remediation. Qualifications Professional security qualifications such as the following would be highly desirable: CISSP / CISM / CISA ISO 27001/27002-related qualifications Other recognised cyber security, information assurance or risk-management certifications Role and Responsibilities: Act as a key pillar of the organisation's Information Security programme, driving and managing cyber and information security activities. Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to deliver security initiatives and improvements. Develop, review and rehearse incident response plans, ensuring the organisation is prepared to detect, investigate and respond effectively to cyber incidents and data breaches. Work with relevant teams to review, test and improve Business Continuity, Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and Recovery Time Strategy (RTS) arrangements. Conduct and support security risk assessments and vulnerability assessments to identify threats, vulnerabilities and areas for improvement. Develop and implement appropriate risk mitigation strategies. Manage and maintain ICT Cyber & Data Security Risk Registers, ensuring risks are appropriately assessed, owned, mitigated and reported. Review, develop, implement and maintain cyber security, information security, data protection and compliance policies. Monitor changes in the regulatory and threat landscape and assess their impact on the organisation. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, frameworks and security standards, including GDPR, Data Protection Act, NIS2, NIST, Cyber Essentials and ISO 27002. Lead and coordinate information security metrics, reporting and management information. Support and oversee offensive security activities, vulnerability management and security testing. Maintain and continuously improve the organisation's Information Security Management System (ISMS). Lead or participate in internal and external security audits and assessments, including ISO 27002 and Cyber Essentials Plus. Provide security input into business change, technology projects, acquisitions, site transitions and other strategic initiatives. Work with stakeholders to embed security by design across ICT and wider business activities. Applications: To learn more about our established client and this newly created role working as a IT Security Manager for our client based in the Teesside / County Durham area (with excellent flexible/remote working options available); please call and speak with Edward Laing here at ISR Recruitment to learn more or please send through a copy of your latest CV and/or share your online business profile for a call back in the very strictest of confidence.
Programme Manager - Cyber Security and Operations 6 Months £90k FTC or £550/Day Inside IR35 London or Southampton Our client is looking for an experienced Programme Manager with a strong background in Cyber Security and Security Operations to lead complex programmes and drive the successful delivery of security capabilities into live operational environments. The Programme Manager role will be an initial 6 month contract, and can be offered as either a FTC with a salary of between £80k - £90k, or day rate contract between £500 - £550/Day Inside IR35 on an umbrella solution. The role can be based in either London or Southamptom, and will be a mix of office and remote based working - ideally 1-2 days per week in the office. The Role As a Programme Manager, our client expects you to take ownership of complex Cyber Security and Security Operations programmes, bringing together cyber specialists, technology teams, operational stakeholders and suppliers to deliver measurable security outcomes. You will provide the structure, governance and leadership required to take security initiatives from strategy and design through implementation, transition and into business-as-usual operations. This is a senior, client-facing role requiring strong programme leadership combined with a practical understanding of how modern Security Operations capabilities are designed, implemented and operated. What You'll Do Lead complex Security Operations and Cyber Security transformation programmes from mobilisation through to operational delivery. Establish programme plans, governance frameworks, milestones, dependencies and success measures. Coordinate delivery across Cyber Security, SOC, Infrastructure, Cloud, IAM, Network and Service Management teams. Drive the implementation and enhancement of Security Operations capabilities, including SOC, SIEM, detection and response, vulnerability management and incident response. Manage the transition of new security capabilities into live operational services. Work closely with security architects and technical teams to ensure delivery aligns with security strategy and architecture. Manage dependencies across internal teams, clients, technology vendors and third-party suppliers. Own programme risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies, ensuring appropriate escalation and resolution. Manage programme budgets, resources, forecasts and commercial commitments. What Our Client Is Looking For Programme & Security Operations Experience Significant experience leading complex Cyber Security programmes within enterprise environments. Strong understanding of Security Operations and the delivery of operational cyber capabilities. Experience delivering programmes involving areas such as SOC, SIEM, incident response, threat detection, vulnerability management, security tooling or security service transformation. Proven experience transitioning security capabilities from project delivery into BAU operations. Strong programme governance, planning, financial management and risk management capability. Experience managing multiple workstreams, technical dependencies and third-party suppliers. Good understanding of cloud, infrastructure, networking, identity and security technologies. Experience working with managed security service providers and technology vendors would be advantageous. Our client is looking for someone who can combine strategic programme leadership with a practical understanding of Cyber Security and Security Operations, ensuring complex security initiatives translate into effective, sustainable operational capabilities. If you are interested in the above, hit the Apply now button! Programme Manager, Programme Management, Security Operations, Programme Manager, Cyber, Programme Manager, Security, Programme Manager, Programme Manager Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
Programme Manager - Cyber Security and Operations 6 Months £90k FTC or £550/Day Inside IR35 London or Southampton Our client is looking for an experienced Programme Manager with a strong background in Cyber Security and Security Operations to lead complex programmes and drive the successful delivery of security capabilities into live operational environments. The Programme Manager role will be an initial 6 month contract, and can be offered as either a FTC with a salary of between £80k - £90k, or day rate contract between £500 - £550/Day Inside IR35 on an umbrella solution. The role can be based in either London or Southamptom, and will be a mix of office and remote based working - ideally 1-2 days per week in the office. The Role As a Programme Manager, our client expects you to take ownership of complex Cyber Security and Security Operations programmes, bringing together cyber specialists, technology teams, operational stakeholders and suppliers to deliver measurable security outcomes. You will provide the structure, governance and leadership required to take security initiatives from strategy and design through implementation, transition and into business-as-usual operations. This is a senior, client-facing role requiring strong programme leadership combined with a practical understanding of how modern Security Operations capabilities are designed, implemented and operated. What You'll Do Lead complex Security Operations and Cyber Security transformation programmes from mobilisation through to operational delivery. Establish programme plans, governance frameworks, milestones, dependencies and success measures. Coordinate delivery across Cyber Security, SOC, Infrastructure, Cloud, IAM, Network and Service Management teams. Drive the implementation and enhancement of Security Operations capabilities, including SOC, SIEM, detection and response, vulnerability management and incident response. Manage the transition of new security capabilities into live operational services. Work closely with security architects and technical teams to ensure delivery aligns with security strategy and architecture. Manage dependencies across internal teams, clients, technology vendors and third-party suppliers. Own programme risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies, ensuring appropriate escalation and resolution. Manage programme budgets, resources, forecasts and commercial commitments. What Our Client Is Looking For Programme & Security Operations Experience Significant experience leading complex Cyber Security programmes within enterprise environments. Strong understanding of Security Operations and the delivery of operational cyber capabilities. Experience delivering programmes involving areas such as SOC, SIEM, incident response, threat detection, vulnerability management, security tooling or security service transformation. Proven experience transitioning security capabilities from project delivery into BAU operations. Strong programme governance, planning, financial management and risk management capability. Experience managing multiple workstreams, technical dependencies and third-party suppliers. Good understanding of cloud, infrastructure, networking, identity and security technologies. Experience working with managed security service providers and technology vendors would be advantageous. Our client is looking for someone who can combine strategic programme leadership with a practical understanding of Cyber Security and Security Operations, ensuring complex security initiatives translate into effective, sustainable operational capabilities. If you are interested in the above, hit the Apply now button! Programme Manager, Programme Management, Security Operations, Programme Manager, Cyber, Programme Manager, Security, Programme Manager, Programme Manager Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.
IT Cyber Security Specialist / Cyber Security Engineer - CISSP, CEH, CCNA Security, Incident Response, Threat Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Security Architecture, Azure, Windows Server Infrastructure. Permanent. London Hybrid. c.£90k - £100k + Bons +Benefits Global Law Firm seeks an experienced IT Cyber Security Specialist to join its Infrastructure Engineering team, supporting and continually improving cybersecurity across a global IT environment. Reporting to the Infrastructure Engineering Manager, you'll take ownership of cybersecurity controls and security architecture while working closely with Infrastructure Operations and other technology teams to identify vulnerabilities, respond to incidents and strengthen the firm's overall security posture. This is a hands-on technical role covering Cyber Security Engineering, Incident Response, Threat Monitoring, Vulnerability Management and Security Architecture (Infrastructure focussed) using tools such as MS Defender and MS Sentinel. You'll work across a complex infrastructure environment, identifying and mitigating security risks, supporting major cyber incidents and contributing to strategic security and infrastructure projects. You'll also help develop security awareness, business continuity capabilities and ongoing improvements to the firm's security controls. Key Responsibilities: Continuously review and improve the firm's cybersecurity posture from an infrastructure perspective and external security rating. Identify, assess and remediate vulnerabilities across hardware, software and infrastructure (Windows Server and Azure Cloud). Monitor emerging threats and lead or support Incident Response investigations and mitigation. Evaluate, test and recommend security enhancements, controls and threat prevention technologies. Identify security risks and exposures and develop measures to prevent future incidents. Lead CE+ accreditation and support security, risk and data protection requirements from a technical (Not GRC) perspective. Participate in and lead infrastructure lifecycle, security and technology projects. Provide 3rd Line / Major Incident support as a cybersecurity subject matter expert. Work with third-party suppliers and advise internal technical teams on security measures to resolve security and infrastructure issues. We're looking for experienced Cyber Security engineer with strong technical infrastructure knowledge and proven experience across incident response, threat monitoring and vulnerability management. You will possess: Extensive experience in a similar role blending Cyber Security with core Wintel Infrastructure and Azure cloud engineering. Strong knowledge of modern security architecture, threat prevention techniques and incident response. Strong Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 knowledge including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Intune, Group Policy, PKI, Entra and Azure SSO. Demonstrable experience across Cyber Security, Incident Response, Threat Monitoring and Vulnerability Management using tools such as MS Sentinel, MS Defender etc for threat hunting, vulnerability monitoring and security posture improvement. CISSP, CEH, CCNA Security, SC-100, SC200 or equivalent security certification. Experience designing, integrating and managing complex infrastructure and cloud solutions from a cyber security standpoint and advising technical infrastructure teams on security focussed designs and operations Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex security issues to technical and non-technical audiences. Experience working with third-party providers across on-premise and cloud services. Strong planning skills and knowledge of ITIL processes and best practice. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded global organisation where you'll play a key role in strengthening cybersecurity across a complex international IT environment, combining hands-on security engineering, incident response and strategic infrastructure projects.
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
IT Cyber Security Specialist / Cyber Security Engineer - CISSP, CEH, CCNA Security, Incident Response, Threat Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Security Architecture, Azure, Windows Server Infrastructure. Permanent. London Hybrid. c.£90k - £100k + Bons +Benefits Global Law Firm seeks an experienced IT Cyber Security Specialist to join its Infrastructure Engineering team, supporting and continually improving cybersecurity across a global IT environment. Reporting to the Infrastructure Engineering Manager, you'll take ownership of cybersecurity controls and security architecture while working closely with Infrastructure Operations and other technology teams to identify vulnerabilities, respond to incidents and strengthen the firm's overall security posture. This is a hands-on technical role covering Cyber Security Engineering, Incident Response, Threat Monitoring, Vulnerability Management and Security Architecture (Infrastructure focussed) using tools such as MS Defender and MS Sentinel. You'll work across a complex infrastructure environment, identifying and mitigating security risks, supporting major cyber incidents and contributing to strategic security and infrastructure projects. You'll also help develop security awareness, business continuity capabilities and ongoing improvements to the firm's security controls. Key Responsibilities: Continuously review and improve the firm's cybersecurity posture from an infrastructure perspective and external security rating. Identify, assess and remediate vulnerabilities across hardware, software and infrastructure (Windows Server and Azure Cloud). Monitor emerging threats and lead or support Incident Response investigations and mitigation. Evaluate, test and recommend security enhancements, controls and threat prevention technologies. Identify security risks and exposures and develop measures to prevent future incidents. Lead CE+ accreditation and support security, risk and data protection requirements from a technical (Not GRC) perspective. Participate in and lead infrastructure lifecycle, security and technology projects. Provide 3rd Line / Major Incident support as a cybersecurity subject matter expert. Work with third-party suppliers and advise internal technical teams on security measures to resolve security and infrastructure issues. We're looking for experienced Cyber Security engineer with strong technical infrastructure knowledge and proven experience across incident response, threat monitoring and vulnerability management. You will possess: Extensive experience in a similar role blending Cyber Security with core Wintel Infrastructure and Azure cloud engineering. Strong knowledge of modern security architecture, threat prevention techniques and incident response. Strong Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 knowledge including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Intune, Group Policy, PKI, Entra and Azure SSO. Demonstrable experience across Cyber Security, Incident Response, Threat Monitoring and Vulnerability Management using tools such as MS Sentinel, MS Defender etc for threat hunting, vulnerability monitoring and security posture improvement. CISSP, CEH, CCNA Security, SC-100, SC200 or equivalent security certification. Experience designing, integrating and managing complex infrastructure and cloud solutions from a cyber security standpoint and advising technical infrastructure teams on security focussed designs and operations Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex security issues to technical and non-technical audiences. Experience working with third-party providers across on-premise and cloud services. Strong planning skills and knowledge of ITIL processes and best practice. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded global organisation where you'll play a key role in strengthening cybersecurity across a complex international IT environment, combining hands-on security engineering, incident response and strategic infrastructure projects.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced IT Manager to join a highly regarded education organisation in South Wiltshire. The role offers a salary of up to £48,000 DOE, 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, a generous pension, Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, gym membership options, cycle to work and car lease schemes, retail discounts and ongoing professional development. Working as part of a collaborative IT team, you will take responsibility for the IT infrastructure, networks, cyber security and core systems. You will also lead a small technical team and help deliver an ambitious digital strategy that supports teaching, learning and the wider school community. About the role As IT Manager, you will be responsible for the day to day management, security, reliability and performance of the technology environment. This is a hands on IT management position combining technical infrastructure expertise, project delivery and team leadership. It would suit someone who enjoys resolving complex technical issues, improving IT services and supporting the development of technical colleagues. Key responsibilities Manage and maintain the school's IT infrastructure, servers, switches, routers and network environment Ensure the security, resilience and availability of core IT systems Lead infrastructure upgrades and technology improvement projects Manage staff and pupil device deployment Support Windows Server, Microsoft technologies and key applications Maintain backup, cyber security and disaster recovery processes Line manage, support and mentor IT Technicians Oversee the IT Service Desk, asset management and technical documentation Work closely with senior leadership to support the school's Digital Strategy Manage third party technology suppliers and service providers where required About you You will have previous experience managing complex IT infrastructure and network environments, together with strong technical knowledge across networking, servers, cyber security and Microsoft technologies. You should also have: Strong networking knowledge, including switches, routers and wireless technologies Experience supporting Windows Server and Microsoft environments Experience delivering infrastructure upgrades and digital transformation projects Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities Previous experience leading, supervising or mentoring technical staff Relevant IT qualifications or equivalent commercial experience Experience within a school, college, university or wider education environment would be advantageous but is not essential. This position may suit an experienced IT Manager, IT Network Manager, Infrastructure Manager, IT Systems Manager, Network Manager, Senior Infrastructure Engineer or Senior IT Engineer seeking their next opportunity within the education sector. Apply today for immediate consideration.
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced IT Manager to join a highly regarded education organisation in South Wiltshire. The role offers a salary of up to £48,000 DOE, 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, a generous pension, Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, gym membership options, cycle to work and car lease schemes, retail discounts and ongoing professional development. Working as part of a collaborative IT team, you will take responsibility for the IT infrastructure, networks, cyber security and core systems. You will also lead a small technical team and help deliver an ambitious digital strategy that supports teaching, learning and the wider school community. About the role As IT Manager, you will be responsible for the day to day management, security, reliability and performance of the technology environment. This is a hands on IT management position combining technical infrastructure expertise, project delivery and team leadership. It would suit someone who enjoys resolving complex technical issues, improving IT services and supporting the development of technical colleagues. Key responsibilities Manage and maintain the school's IT infrastructure, servers, switches, routers and network environment Ensure the security, resilience and availability of core IT systems Lead infrastructure upgrades and technology improvement projects Manage staff and pupil device deployment Support Windows Server, Microsoft technologies and key applications Maintain backup, cyber security and disaster recovery processes Line manage, support and mentor IT Technicians Oversee the IT Service Desk, asset management and technical documentation Work closely with senior leadership to support the school's Digital Strategy Manage third party technology suppliers and service providers where required About you You will have previous experience managing complex IT infrastructure and network environments, together with strong technical knowledge across networking, servers, cyber security and Microsoft technologies. You should also have: Strong networking knowledge, including switches, routers and wireless technologies Experience supporting Windows Server and Microsoft environments Experience delivering infrastructure upgrades and digital transformation projects Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities Previous experience leading, supervising or mentoring technical staff Relevant IT qualifications or equivalent commercial experience Experience within a school, college, university or wider education environment would be advantageous but is not essential. This position may suit an experienced IT Manager, IT Network Manager, Infrastructure Manager, IT Systems Manager, Network Manager, Senior Infrastructure Engineer or Senior IT Engineer seeking their next opportunity within the education sector. Apply today for immediate consideration.
We are currently recruiting for SOC Manager (SC) with background experience in leading and managing a SOC, delivering threat intelligence and assessment and effective security monitoring, to join a great project for 6+months, that is ran by a UK GOV Client. The best thing about this opportunity is that you will have a great work-life balance with remote working , thus you will be able to organise your time up to your liking. Due to the nature of the role, client allows full remote working Essential Experience: Demonstrate experience as a SOC Manag er, Effective in deploying resources In-depth knowledge of incident management processes Can deliver an effective security monitoring capability, threat intelligence and assessment Managing relationships (external vendors, managed security service providers, technology partners) SC Clearance - Candidates holding active SC will benefit of a quick start date Desirable: CISSP, CISM or equivalent professional cybersecurity certification Experience with Cloud Security (AWS, Azure) ITIL Foundation ( or equivalent) service management qualification What you will gain: Amazing rate for great affordability Remote working that you can spend less time travelling and enjoy some time at home Central Government Contrac t so you can improve prospects for future contracting Interviews will start as soon good candidates are available, if you are interested do not delay the response and forward you updated CV today. If you would like to discuss further about this opportunity or others in the UK Public Sector, please reach out (extension 8144) and ask for Cristina Ghenu or you may email me at As a member of the GIS scheme, our client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a Disability/ or Veteran / or has a Military spouse/partner and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
We are currently recruiting for SOC Manager (SC) with background experience in leading and managing a SOC, delivering threat intelligence and assessment and effective security monitoring, to join a great project for 6+months, that is ran by a UK GOV Client. The best thing about this opportunity is that you will have a great work-life balance with remote working , thus you will be able to organise your time up to your liking. Due to the nature of the role, client allows full remote working Essential Experience: Demonstrate experience as a SOC Manag er, Effective in deploying resources In-depth knowledge of incident management processes Can deliver an effective security monitoring capability, threat intelligence and assessment Managing relationships (external vendors, managed security service providers, technology partners) SC Clearance - Candidates holding active SC will benefit of a quick start date Desirable: CISSP, CISM or equivalent professional cybersecurity certification Experience with Cloud Security (AWS, Azure) ITIL Foundation ( or equivalent) service management qualification What you will gain: Amazing rate for great affordability Remote working that you can spend less time travelling and enjoy some time at home Central Government Contrac t so you can improve prospects for future contracting Interviews will start as soon good candidates are available, if you are interested do not delay the response and forward you updated CV today. If you would like to discuss further about this opportunity or others in the UK Public Sector, please reach out (extension 8144) and ask for Cristina Ghenu or you may email me at As a member of the GIS scheme, our client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a Disability/ or Veteran / or has a Military spouse/partner and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on
IT Business Analyst London Up to £650 per day (Outside IR35) Initial 3 month term A leading construction engineering organisation is looking for an experienced Business Analyst to support a range of high-profile business and technology transformation initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to work across digital transformation, enterprise applications, cyber security, AI and operational improvement programmes during a significant period of business change and growth. Working closely with senior stakeholders, project managers, technical teams and third-party partners, you will be responsible for understanding business needs, documenting requirements and ensuring technology solutions deliver measurable business value. Key Responsibilities: Elicit, analyse and document business, functional and non-functional requirements. Facilitate workshops and engage with stakeholders across the business to understand current and future state processes. Produce high-quality documentation including business requirements, process maps, user stories and functional specifications. Identify opportunities to improve, standardise and automate business processes. Support the delivery of digital transformation and technology change initiatives. Work closely with technical teams to evaluate solution options and ensure business requirements are met. Support solution design, testing, business readiness, training and user adoption activities. Assist with change impact assessments and ensure successful implementation of new processes and systems. Required Experience: Proven experience working as a Business Analyst within IT, digital transformation or business change environments. Strong experience gathering and documenting requirements for complex technology projects. Excellent stakeholder management, workshop facilitation and communication skills. Experience with enterprise applications such as ERP, HR, Finance, Microsoft 365 or Service Management platforms. Strong business process mapping and process improvement experience. Experience supporting infrastructure, cyber security, enterprise application or digital transformation programmes. Ability to bridge the gap between business and technical teams, translating complex technical concepts into business-focused solutions. Experience of AI, automation or process optimisation initiatives would be advantageous. Desirable Qualifications BCS, IIBA or equivalent Business Analysis qualification. Lean Six Sigma certification. Agile Business Analyst, AgilePM, Scrum or SAFe certification. PRINCE2 or Change Management qualifications.
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
IT Business Analyst London Up to £650 per day (Outside IR35) Initial 3 month term A leading construction engineering organisation is looking for an experienced Business Analyst to support a range of high-profile business and technology transformation initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to work across digital transformation, enterprise applications, cyber security, AI and operational improvement programmes during a significant period of business change and growth. Working closely with senior stakeholders, project managers, technical teams and third-party partners, you will be responsible for understanding business needs, documenting requirements and ensuring technology solutions deliver measurable business value. Key Responsibilities: Elicit, analyse and document business, functional and non-functional requirements. Facilitate workshops and engage with stakeholders across the business to understand current and future state processes. Produce high-quality documentation including business requirements, process maps, user stories and functional specifications. Identify opportunities to improve, standardise and automate business processes. Support the delivery of digital transformation and technology change initiatives. Work closely with technical teams to evaluate solution options and ensure business requirements are met. Support solution design, testing, business readiness, training and user adoption activities. Assist with change impact assessments and ensure successful implementation of new processes and systems. Required Experience: Proven experience working as a Business Analyst within IT, digital transformation or business change environments. Strong experience gathering and documenting requirements for complex technology projects. Excellent stakeholder management, workshop facilitation and communication skills. Experience with enterprise applications such as ERP, HR, Finance, Microsoft 365 or Service Management platforms. Strong business process mapping and process improvement experience. Experience supporting infrastructure, cyber security, enterprise application or digital transformation programmes. Ability to bridge the gap between business and technical teams, translating complex technical concepts into business-focused solutions. Experience of AI, automation or process optimisation initiatives would be advantageous. Desirable Qualifications BCS, IIBA or equivalent Business Analysis qualification. Lean Six Sigma certification. Agile Business Analyst, AgilePM, Scrum or SAFe certification. PRINCE2 or Change Management qualifications.
IT Programme Manager London 3 Months Up to £750 per day (Outside IR35) A well-established and highly profitable engineering business is seeking an experienced IT Programme Manager to support a portfolio of strategic technology initiatives on an initial 3-month contract. This is a high-profile opportunity to lead multiple business-critical programmes within an organisation undergoing significant digital transformation and an ambitious acquisition strategy. You'll play a key role in delivering complex technology change across IT, infrastructure, cloud, cyber security and enterprise applications, ensuring programmes remain on track and aligned with wider business objectives. Working closely with the Head of IT PMO, Executive Leadership, IT teams and third-party delivery partners, you'll provide hands-on programme leadership across multiple concurrent workstreams. Responsibilities Lead multiple complex IT and business transformation programmes across Digital Transformation, Cyber Security, Infrastructure, Cloud and Enterprise Applications. Deliver strategic initiatives including cloud transformation, infrastructure modernisation, AI adoption and enterprise application programmes. Manage multiple concurrent projects and workstreams, ensuring strong governance, risk management and successful delivery. Develop and maintain programme roadmaps, budgets, resource plans and delivery schedules. Lead cyber security programmes including ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus and resilience initiatives. Oversee enterprise application projects including ERP, HR, CRM, Service Management and systems integration. Manage third-party suppliers, systems integrators and outsourced delivery partners. Ensure programme governance, financial control, reporting and benefits realisation across all workstreams. Present programme updates, risks and investment proposals to Executive Leadership and Steering Committees. Build strong relationships across business and technology teams, influencing senior stakeholders to drive successful outcomes. Provide leadership and direction to Project Managers, Business Analysts and wider programme teams. Support the IT PMO in embedding programme management best practice. Requirements Proven experience delivering large-scale IT and business transformation programmes within complex enterprise environments. Strong background delivering infrastructure, cloud, cyber security and enterprise application programmes. Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and workstreams. Strong programme governance, financial management and risk management expertise. Experience managing third-party suppliers, systems integrators and external delivery partners. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience presenting to Executive Leadership and Steering Committees. Experience leading cross-functional teams within matrix organisations. Demonstrable experience managing programme budgets exceeding £1m. MSP, PgMP or equivalent Programme Management qualification desirable. PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent Project Management qualification desirable.
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
IT Programme Manager London 3 Months Up to £750 per day (Outside IR35) A well-established and highly profitable engineering business is seeking an experienced IT Programme Manager to support a portfolio of strategic technology initiatives on an initial 3-month contract. This is a high-profile opportunity to lead multiple business-critical programmes within an organisation undergoing significant digital transformation and an ambitious acquisition strategy. You'll play a key role in delivering complex technology change across IT, infrastructure, cloud, cyber security and enterprise applications, ensuring programmes remain on track and aligned with wider business objectives. Working closely with the Head of IT PMO, Executive Leadership, IT teams and third-party delivery partners, you'll provide hands-on programme leadership across multiple concurrent workstreams. Responsibilities Lead multiple complex IT and business transformation programmes across Digital Transformation, Cyber Security, Infrastructure, Cloud and Enterprise Applications. Deliver strategic initiatives including cloud transformation, infrastructure modernisation, AI adoption and enterprise application programmes. Manage multiple concurrent projects and workstreams, ensuring strong governance, risk management and successful delivery. Develop and maintain programme roadmaps, budgets, resource plans and delivery schedules. Lead cyber security programmes including ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus and resilience initiatives. Oversee enterprise application projects including ERP, HR, CRM, Service Management and systems integration. Manage third-party suppliers, systems integrators and outsourced delivery partners. Ensure programme governance, financial control, reporting and benefits realisation across all workstreams. Present programme updates, risks and investment proposals to Executive Leadership and Steering Committees. Build strong relationships across business and technology teams, influencing senior stakeholders to drive successful outcomes. Provide leadership and direction to Project Managers, Business Analysts and wider programme teams. Support the IT PMO in embedding programme management best practice. Requirements Proven experience delivering large-scale IT and business transformation programmes within complex enterprise environments. Strong background delivering infrastructure, cloud, cyber security and enterprise application programmes. Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and workstreams. Strong programme governance, financial management and risk management expertise. Experience managing third-party suppliers, systems integrators and external delivery partners. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience presenting to Executive Leadership and Steering Committees. Experience leading cross-functional teams within matrix organisations. Demonstrable experience managing programme budgets exceeding £1m. MSP, PgMP or equivalent Programme Management qualification desirable. PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent Project Management qualification desirable.
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. 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. Job description As a Digital Portfolio Manager in the Capability Development, Infrastructure and Innovation team within CODE, you will play a crucial role in supporting His Majesty's Government in the fight against serious and organised crime. Your work will directly contribute to high-profile investigations, helping to recover and protect hundreds of millions of pounds annually through innovative technical solutions. The team manages a diverse and rapidly expanding portfolio of projects, ranging from the development of bespoke forensic tools tailored to highly specific investigative needs, to the design and implementation of scalable data visualisation platforms that enhance analytical capabilities. You will collaborate closely with law enforcement agencies, intelligence teams, and external partners to ensure that cutting-edge technology is leveraged effectively in tackling financial crime, cyber threats, and fraud. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of data engineering within a mission-driven environment, where your expertise will help shape the future of digital investigations and forensic analysis. Person specification The CODE Tech Portfolio Office (PO) is a critical enabler of both project delivery and business as usual across CODE's responsibilities. The Portfolio Office acts as the fulcrum between business needs, project delivery, suppliers, commercial processes, and external partners, ensuring that complex, sensitive, and high risk technology initiatives are aligned, governed, and delivered effectively. This role supports the Portfolio Lead by taking delegated responsibility for defined elements of portfolio coordination, commercial and supplier engagement, project stewardship, and stakeholder management. The post holder will operate across all CODE's environments and work closely with internal delivery teams, commercial colleagues, external suppliers, and UK and international partners. This role aligns to the Digital Portfolio Manager profession and capability framework, with a focus on supporting and enabling portfolio level outcomes more than direct project management. Key Responsibilities Portfolio Coordination and Planning Support the coordination of the CODE Tech portfolio, ensuring alignment between business requirements, delivery activity, supplier capability, and strategic outcomes. Contribute to portfolio planning, prioritisation, and analysis, supporting the development and maintenance of a coherent, deliverable pipeline of work. Provide subject matter expertise on the interaction between requirements, supplier solutions, and delivery outcomes, supporting informed decision making across the portfolio. Commercial and Supplier Engagement Undertake delegated commercial and supplier management activity, including smaller and less complex commercial engagements arising from projects and BAU activity. Work closely with CODE Commercial and Departmental Commercial teams to coordinate activity and ensure effective hand offs and shared visibility of upcoming demands. Maintain portfolio level oversight of supplier engagement where activity is constrained by classification, ensuring that requirements are articulated and translated appropriately for wider commercial use. Engage directly with suppliers and partners under the direction of the Portfolio Lead. Project and Delivery Stewardship Provide portfolio level stewardship of projects, supporting effective engagement between project managers, suppliers, and business stakeholders. Undertake delegated responsibility for regulatory engagement related to the portfolio, including coordinating inspections and associated portfolio level responses. Support problem management post implementation, acting as a subject matter expert to assist service and support functions where required. Deputise for the Portfolio Lead at selected internal and external meetings, representing HMRC interests where appropriate. Stakeholder Management and Collaboration Engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including delivery teams, business management, commercial colleagues, regulators, and UK or international. Support cross functional collaboration to ensure that portfolio activity is joined up, well understood, and effectively governed. Contribute to clear communication of portfolio priorities, risks, and constraints to stakeholders. Continuous Improvement and Portfolio Maturity Contribute to the development and maturity of the CODE Tech Portfolio Office, supporting rebalancing of workload and improved resilience. Identify opportunities to improve portfolio processes, governance, and ways of working, particularly in sensitive environments. Essential Criteria: Experience working in or supporting a portfolio, programme, or complex delivery environment, ideally from a digital or civils background, rather than single project delivery. Experience of stakeholder management across multiple functions, including delivery, commercial, and external partners. Experience of using the relationship between business requirements, supplier capability, and delivery outcomes. Experience supporting or coordinating commercial or supplier engagement within a structured governance framework Experience of working confidently with sensitive and classified information, exercising sound judgement and discretion. Strong organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities. Familiarity with Government or large organisation commercial processes and working alongside commercial teams. Additional Security Information The successful candidate will 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. In addition to the standard pre-employment checks for appointment into the Civil Service, all candidates must also obtain National Security Vetting at Security Check (SC) clearance level for this vacancy. You will normally need to meet the minimum UK residency period as determined by the level of vetting being undertaken, which for SC is 5 years UK residency prior to your vetting application. Once in post you will be required to apply for Developed Vetting ( DV ) clearance which has a requirement for 10 years UK residency. If you have any questions about this residency requirement, please speak to the vacancy holder for this post. This post is open to 'UK Nationals Only' Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Stakeholder relationship management Agile working Governance and assurance. Benefits Alongside your salary of £50,686, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £14,683 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 . click apply for full job details
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
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. 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. Job description As a Digital Portfolio Manager in the Capability Development, Infrastructure and Innovation team within CODE, you will play a crucial role in supporting His Majesty's Government in the fight against serious and organised crime. Your work will directly contribute to high-profile investigations, helping to recover and protect hundreds of millions of pounds annually through innovative technical solutions. The team manages a diverse and rapidly expanding portfolio of projects, ranging from the development of bespoke forensic tools tailored to highly specific investigative needs, to the design and implementation of scalable data visualisation platforms that enhance analytical capabilities. You will collaborate closely with law enforcement agencies, intelligence teams, and external partners to ensure that cutting-edge technology is leveraged effectively in tackling financial crime, cyber threats, and fraud. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of data engineering within a mission-driven environment, where your expertise will help shape the future of digital investigations and forensic analysis. Person specification The CODE Tech Portfolio Office (PO) is a critical enabler of both project delivery and business as usual across CODE's responsibilities. The Portfolio Office acts as the fulcrum between business needs, project delivery, suppliers, commercial processes, and external partners, ensuring that complex, sensitive, and high risk technology initiatives are aligned, governed, and delivered effectively. This role supports the Portfolio Lead by taking delegated responsibility for defined elements of portfolio coordination, commercial and supplier engagement, project stewardship, and stakeholder management. The post holder will operate across all CODE's environments and work closely with internal delivery teams, commercial colleagues, external suppliers, and UK and international partners. This role aligns to the Digital Portfolio Manager profession and capability framework, with a focus on supporting and enabling portfolio level outcomes more than direct project management. Key Responsibilities Portfolio Coordination and Planning Support the coordination of the CODE Tech portfolio, ensuring alignment between business requirements, delivery activity, supplier capability, and strategic outcomes. Contribute to portfolio planning, prioritisation, and analysis, supporting the development and maintenance of a coherent, deliverable pipeline of work. Provide subject matter expertise on the interaction between requirements, supplier solutions, and delivery outcomes, supporting informed decision making across the portfolio. Commercial and Supplier Engagement Undertake delegated commercial and supplier management activity, including smaller and less complex commercial engagements arising from projects and BAU activity. Work closely with CODE Commercial and Departmental Commercial teams to coordinate activity and ensure effective hand offs and shared visibility of upcoming demands. Maintain portfolio level oversight of supplier engagement where activity is constrained by classification, ensuring that requirements are articulated and translated appropriately for wider commercial use. Engage directly with suppliers and partners under the direction of the Portfolio Lead. Project and Delivery Stewardship Provide portfolio level stewardship of projects, supporting effective engagement between project managers, suppliers, and business stakeholders. Undertake delegated responsibility for regulatory engagement related to the portfolio, including coordinating inspections and associated portfolio level responses. Support problem management post implementation, acting as a subject matter expert to assist service and support functions where required. Deputise for the Portfolio Lead at selected internal and external meetings, representing HMRC interests where appropriate. Stakeholder Management and Collaboration Engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including delivery teams, business management, commercial colleagues, regulators, and UK or international. Support cross functional collaboration to ensure that portfolio activity is joined up, well understood, and effectively governed. Contribute to clear communication of portfolio priorities, risks, and constraints to stakeholders. Continuous Improvement and Portfolio Maturity Contribute to the development and maturity of the CODE Tech Portfolio Office, supporting rebalancing of workload and improved resilience. Identify opportunities to improve portfolio processes, governance, and ways of working, particularly in sensitive environments. Essential Criteria: Experience working in or supporting a portfolio, programme, or complex delivery environment, ideally from a digital or civils background, rather than single project delivery. Experience of stakeholder management across multiple functions, including delivery, commercial, and external partners. Experience of using the relationship between business requirements, supplier capability, and delivery outcomes. Experience supporting or coordinating commercial or supplier engagement within a structured governance framework Experience of working confidently with sensitive and classified information, exercising sound judgement and discretion. Strong organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities. Familiarity with Government or large organisation commercial processes and working alongside commercial teams. Additional Security Information The successful candidate will 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. In addition to the standard pre-employment checks for appointment into the Civil Service, all candidates must also obtain National Security Vetting at Security Check (SC) clearance level for this vacancy. You will normally need to meet the minimum UK residency period as determined by the level of vetting being undertaken, which for SC is 5 years UK residency prior to your vetting application. Once in post you will be required to apply for Developed Vetting ( DV ) clearance which has a requirement for 10 years UK residency. If you have any questions about this residency requirement, please speak to the vacancy holder for this post. This post is open to 'UK Nationals Only' Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Stakeholder relationship management Agile working Governance and assurance. Benefits Alongside your salary of £50,686, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £14,683 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 . click apply for full job details
Role : Commercial Manager x 2 Location: Ideally Farnborough, willing to consider Malvern or Boscombe down Rate: Around 650 to 700 per day Length: initially 6 months CANDIDATE MUST HAVE ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE Background We are a 2BN global defence and security company delivering mission-critical solutions that protect lives and enable operational advantage. Our vision is "to be the chosen partner around the world innovating for our customers' advantage." To do this, we combine deep technical expertise with a bold approach to innovation - helping our customers solve complex challenges across land, sea, air, space and cyber. We employ circa 8,000 people in 50 locations across the UK, Europe, US, and Australia. About Procurement and Supply Chain Finance is a Global Group Function with Procurement and Supply Chain, a key department, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer and influencing 1BN spend across directs and indirects. The Procurement and Supply Chain department has several key pillars including Business Partnering, Category Management, Supply Chain, Responsible Procurement and Operational Excellence. To deliver the business' five-year growth strategy, we need to foster and enable a progressive mindset. We aspire to be a key business enabler and a value creator. To do this we need to shape and influence stakeholder strategies, drive value, deliver excellence and manage supply chain opportunities and risk. Materials, Manufacturing & Products Team The Materials, Manufacturing & Products team provide various levels of support from Category Management to project delivery of owned products. We are responsible for a spend of circa 100 million across key categories including but not limited to Contract Electrical Manufacturing, Precision Engineering and Engineering Support Services. This role sits within the dedicated Category Management spoke of the department. The team are responsible for delivering fit for purpose eco systems that align to our various capabilities not only delivering value for money but supporting a validated response to our customers' needs. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, driving early engagement to influence business planning and ensure alignment with organisational priorities. Support with development and execution of category strategies for Engineering Services and Materials, using market insights to maximize value. Lead sourcing activity, including the design of sourcing strategies, working with the business to support investment case development, run competitive tenders, and negotiating mid-value and complex contracts Manage category-specific risks, including information security, supply resilience, geopolitical, financial and sustainability considerations Support stakeholders to drive Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) across key contracts to ensure performance, innovation, and value realisation from strategic partnerships Support the Finance and Business Systems transformation, including transition from SAP Ariba to Oracle Fusion and establishment of a mature Source-to-Pay model Key Person Attributes Clear and confident communicator who can adapt their style to suit stakeholders Builds trusted relationships with stakeholders and suppliers Collaborates effectively across teams and coach others when needed Ability to work independently and takes accountability to resolve problems, interpreting data and drawing relevant insights to inform decision making Ability to balance commercial, operational and risk considerations to drive the best outcomes in ambiguous or dynamic environments and collaborates x-functionally to achieve this Demonstrates resilience and adaptability during transformation Role-models integrity and a growth mindset Proactively challenges existing ways of working and contributes to Supply Chain and Procurement functional development Experience and Qualifications Degree or equivalent professional experience MCIPS qualified or working towards completion (desired) Minimum three years' strategic category management experience in similar categories of spend Proven track record of building successful relationships with stakeholders Demonstrable experience negotiating Manufacturing and Supply contracts Strong written and verbal communication skills Practical experience with Source to Pay (S2P) technology If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Aug 24, 2026
Contractor
Role : Commercial Manager x 2 Location: Ideally Farnborough, willing to consider Malvern or Boscombe down Rate: Around 650 to 700 per day Length: initially 6 months CANDIDATE MUST HAVE ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE Background We are a 2BN global defence and security company delivering mission-critical solutions that protect lives and enable operational advantage. Our vision is "to be the chosen partner around the world innovating for our customers' advantage." To do this, we combine deep technical expertise with a bold approach to innovation - helping our customers solve complex challenges across land, sea, air, space and cyber. We employ circa 8,000 people in 50 locations across the UK, Europe, US, and Australia. About Procurement and Supply Chain Finance is a Global Group Function with Procurement and Supply Chain, a key department, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer and influencing 1BN spend across directs and indirects. The Procurement and Supply Chain department has several key pillars including Business Partnering, Category Management, Supply Chain, Responsible Procurement and Operational Excellence. To deliver the business' five-year growth strategy, we need to foster and enable a progressive mindset. We aspire to be a key business enabler and a value creator. To do this we need to shape and influence stakeholder strategies, drive value, deliver excellence and manage supply chain opportunities and risk. Materials, Manufacturing & Products Team The Materials, Manufacturing & Products team provide various levels of support from Category Management to project delivery of owned products. We are responsible for a spend of circa 100 million across key categories including but not limited to Contract Electrical Manufacturing, Precision Engineering and Engineering Support Services. This role sits within the dedicated Category Management spoke of the department. The team are responsible for delivering fit for purpose eco systems that align to our various capabilities not only delivering value for money but supporting a validated response to our customers' needs. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, driving early engagement to influence business planning and ensure alignment with organisational priorities. Support with development and execution of category strategies for Engineering Services and Materials, using market insights to maximize value. Lead sourcing activity, including the design of sourcing strategies, working with the business to support investment case development, run competitive tenders, and negotiating mid-value and complex contracts Manage category-specific risks, including information security, supply resilience, geopolitical, financial and sustainability considerations Support stakeholders to drive Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) across key contracts to ensure performance, innovation, and value realisation from strategic partnerships Support the Finance and Business Systems transformation, including transition from SAP Ariba to Oracle Fusion and establishment of a mature Source-to-Pay model Key Person Attributes Clear and confident communicator who can adapt their style to suit stakeholders Builds trusted relationships with stakeholders and suppliers Collaborates effectively across teams and coach others when needed Ability to work independently and takes accountability to resolve problems, interpreting data and drawing relevant insights to inform decision making Ability to balance commercial, operational and risk considerations to drive the best outcomes in ambiguous or dynamic environments and collaborates x-functionally to achieve this Demonstrates resilience and adaptability during transformation Role-models integrity and a growth mindset Proactively challenges existing ways of working and contributes to Supply Chain and Procurement functional development Experience and Qualifications Degree or equivalent professional experience MCIPS qualified or working towards completion (desired) Minimum three years' strategic category management experience in similar categories of spend Proven track record of building successful relationships with stakeholders Demonstrable experience negotiating Manufacturing and Supply contracts Strong written and verbal communication skills Practical experience with Source to Pay (S2P) technology If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
IT Project Manager - Cyber Security Cardiff Up to £71,500 + excellent benefits Want to take ownership of high-profile technology and cyber security projects where the work you deliver genuinely matters? We're looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to join a major, multi-year cyber security and technology transformation programme within a highly regulated environment. You'll be trusted to lead complex projects from initial concept through to delivery, working with senior stakeholders, technical teams and specialist third-party suppliers. This is an opportunity to get involved in business-critical change with plenty of visibility, ownership and variety. What you'll be doing You'll take responsibility for projects across the full lifecycle, including: Leading complex IT and cyber security projects from definition through to successful delivery Building project plans, milestones and deliverables and keeping delivery firmly on track Managing budgets, risks, issues, dependencies and governance Working closely with senior sponsors and stakeholders across the organisation Managing third-party suppliers and outsourced delivery partners Running multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously Driving change adoption, training and transition into BAU Providing clear, concise reporting on project progress and performance What we're looking for You'll already have a strong track record of delivering complex IT projects and be comfortable operating in an environment where stakeholder management and successful delivery are equally important. You'll ideally bring: Extensive end-to-end IT project management experience Experience working within a complex, regulated environment Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills Strong supplier, vendor and commercial management experience Experience owning project budgets and financial performance A PRINCE2 or PMP practitioner-level qualification Degree-level education or equivalent Experience within cyber security, cyber resilience, utilities or Critical National Infrastructure would make you particularly well suited to the role, while ITIL experience would also be beneficial. Why consider it? This isn't a role where you'll simply maintain project plans and produce status reports. You'll be joining a significant programme of technology and cyber security change, taking ownership of projects that have real operational importance and working across a complex organisation with senior-level exposure. If you're an experienced IT Project Manager looking for greater exposure to cyber security, critical infrastructure and large-scale transformation , we'd be keen to hear from you.
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
IT Project Manager - Cyber Security Cardiff Up to £71,500 + excellent benefits Want to take ownership of high-profile technology and cyber security projects where the work you deliver genuinely matters? We're looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to join a major, multi-year cyber security and technology transformation programme within a highly regulated environment. You'll be trusted to lead complex projects from initial concept through to delivery, working with senior stakeholders, technical teams and specialist third-party suppliers. This is an opportunity to get involved in business-critical change with plenty of visibility, ownership and variety. What you'll be doing You'll take responsibility for projects across the full lifecycle, including: Leading complex IT and cyber security projects from definition through to successful delivery Building project plans, milestones and deliverables and keeping delivery firmly on track Managing budgets, risks, issues, dependencies and governance Working closely with senior sponsors and stakeholders across the organisation Managing third-party suppliers and outsourced delivery partners Running multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously Driving change adoption, training and transition into BAU Providing clear, concise reporting on project progress and performance What we're looking for You'll already have a strong track record of delivering complex IT projects and be comfortable operating in an environment where stakeholder management and successful delivery are equally important. You'll ideally bring: Extensive end-to-end IT project management experience Experience working within a complex, regulated environment Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills Strong supplier, vendor and commercial management experience Experience owning project budgets and financial performance A PRINCE2 or PMP practitioner-level qualification Degree-level education or equivalent Experience within cyber security, cyber resilience, utilities or Critical National Infrastructure would make you particularly well suited to the role, while ITIL experience would also be beneficial. Why consider it? This isn't a role where you'll simply maintain project plans and produce status reports. You'll be joining a significant programme of technology and cyber security change, taking ownership of projects that have real operational importance and working across a complex organisation with senior-level exposure. If you're an experienced IT Project Manager looking for greater exposure to cyber security, critical infrastructure and large-scale transformation , we'd be keen to hear from you.
The Role Claranet's Strategic Customer Success Managers (SCSM) are responsible for the larger strategic customer relationships of Claranet's customer base. Strategic Customer Success Managers own the customer experience ensuring the efficient and effective provision of these services to meet their assigned customer's needs. SCSM's lead and build strong partnerships with their customers and are able to proactively drive forward customer improvement across all aspects of the customer relationship, engagements, and contract obligations. They will be acutely aware of the P & L for the customers being managed by them and are able to own and lead discussions within the Claranet Business Units that delivers against the business unit commitments. SCSM's will always ensure that Claranet stays at the leading edge of the customer experience. All activity should be in the interest of customer growth, knowledge and ensures that the Customer solution continues to evolve and reflect the customers future their business needs within their respective marketplace. Key Responsibilities Own the relationship with one or more of Claranet's larger strategic customers contracted services across Claranet's portfolio of Hosting, Network, Communications and Security services Accountable for successful delivery of all clients contracted services Be able to manage multi-level customer engagement that maximises the relationship and knowledge of the customer Organise and chair weekly/monthly/quarterly service review meetings (face to face, voice to voice and via portal as required) Support the Director of Customer Success to drive Customer Success Strategy, undertaking elements of the delivery of key projects when requested Working with the Director of Customer Success to ensure the right stakeholder engagement which supports the strategic direction of Customer Success, their strategic outcomes and wider strategic direction of Claranet Lead the production of weekly/monthly/quarterly governance reports to demonstrate adherence to Service Level Agreements, provide recommendations for service and commercial improvements ensuring appropriate capacity on current solution and identify and opportunities for growth Drive and own the recommendations for change in line with service reviews, monitor the challenge internally and externally with the customers to ensure that commitments are appropriate and managed to resolution Establish and maintain successful long-term partnerships with multiple customers, noting that these are subject to change based on customers solution delivery "peaks and troughs" Manage to financial targets through customer P & L and is able to lead and direct to the benefit of the contract commitments Drives measurable continuous service improvement and manage service improvement plans where appropriate Produce and manage appropriate documentation for bespoke support requirements in the form of bid material and Service Statement of Work Experience of enterprise technology stack including Cloud, Data, Workplace, AI, Digital Applications, and Cyber Skills and Attributes Flexible and creative to take considered risks Learn and adapt quickly to changing situations Self-motivated and able to work under pressure Ability to travel to different sites and locations on a weekly basis Manages conflict and challenges in an open and constructive manner Ability to work flexible hours when required. Benefits At Claranet, we go the extra mile with our people-because we believe in building a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Our flexible benefits package includes: Pension Scheme: Employer-matched contributions to help you plan for the future. Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: Access to private medical care for your peace of mind and wellbeing. Discounted Gym Memberships: Prioritise your fitness with exclusive rates at leading gyms. Personalised Wellbeing Support: App-based resources and services available 24/7 Enhanced Annual Leave: 25 days of holiday, increasing to 27 days with service, plus bank holidays and a day off for your birthday. Continuous Learning & Development: Ongoing opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career. 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
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
The Role Claranet's Strategic Customer Success Managers (SCSM) are responsible for the larger strategic customer relationships of Claranet's customer base. Strategic Customer Success Managers own the customer experience ensuring the efficient and effective provision of these services to meet their assigned customer's needs. SCSM's lead and build strong partnerships with their customers and are able to proactively drive forward customer improvement across all aspects of the customer relationship, engagements, and contract obligations. They will be acutely aware of the P & L for the customers being managed by them and are able to own and lead discussions within the Claranet Business Units that delivers against the business unit commitments. SCSM's will always ensure that Claranet stays at the leading edge of the customer experience. All activity should be in the interest of customer growth, knowledge and ensures that the Customer solution continues to evolve and reflect the customers future their business needs within their respective marketplace. Key Responsibilities Own the relationship with one or more of Claranet's larger strategic customers contracted services across Claranet's portfolio of Hosting, Network, Communications and Security services Accountable for successful delivery of all clients contracted services Be able to manage multi-level customer engagement that maximises the relationship and knowledge of the customer Organise and chair weekly/monthly/quarterly service review meetings (face to face, voice to voice and via portal as required) Support the Director of Customer Success to drive Customer Success Strategy, undertaking elements of the delivery of key projects when requested Working with the Director of Customer Success to ensure the right stakeholder engagement which supports the strategic direction of Customer Success, their strategic outcomes and wider strategic direction of Claranet Lead the production of weekly/monthly/quarterly governance reports to demonstrate adherence to Service Level Agreements, provide recommendations for service and commercial improvements ensuring appropriate capacity on current solution and identify and opportunities for growth Drive and own the recommendations for change in line with service reviews, monitor the challenge internally and externally with the customers to ensure that commitments are appropriate and managed to resolution Establish and maintain successful long-term partnerships with multiple customers, noting that these are subject to change based on customers solution delivery "peaks and troughs" Manage to financial targets through customer P & L and is able to lead and direct to the benefit of the contract commitments Drives measurable continuous service improvement and manage service improvement plans where appropriate Produce and manage appropriate documentation for bespoke support requirements in the form of bid material and Service Statement of Work Experience of enterprise technology stack including Cloud, Data, Workplace, AI, Digital Applications, and Cyber Skills and Attributes Flexible and creative to take considered risks Learn and adapt quickly to changing situations Self-motivated and able to work under pressure Ability to travel to different sites and locations on a weekly basis Manages conflict and challenges in an open and constructive manner Ability to work flexible hours when required. Benefits At Claranet, we go the extra mile with our people-because we believe in building a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Our flexible benefits package includes: Pension Scheme: Employer-matched contributions to help you plan for the future. Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: Access to private medical care for your peace of mind and wellbeing. Discounted Gym Memberships: Prioritise your fitness with exclusive rates at leading gyms. Personalised Wellbeing Support: App-based resources and services available 24/7 Enhanced Annual Leave: 25 days of holiday, increasing to 27 days with service, plus bank holidays and a day off for your birthday. Continuous Learning & Development: Ongoing opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career. 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
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. 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. For more information about our Directorates, Lines of Business and some of our roles, please visit the FIS Careers pages. Job description As a Digital Portfolio Management Lead in the Capability Development, Infrastructure and Innovation team within CODE, you will play a crucial role in supporting His Majesty's Government in the fight against serious and organised crime. Your work will directly contribute to high-profile investigations, helping to recover and protect hundreds of millions of pounds annually through innovative technical solutions. The team manages a diverse and rapidly expanding portfolio of projects, ranging from the development of bespoke forensic tools tailored to highly specific investigative needs, to the design and implementation of scalable data visualisation platforms that enhance analytical capabilities. You will collaborate closely with law enforcement agencies, intelligence teams, and external partners to ensure that cutting-edge technology is leveraged effectively in tackling financial crime, cyber threats, and fraud. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of data engineering within a mission-driven environment, where your expertise will help shape the future of digital investigations and forensic analysis. Person specification The CODE Tech Portfolio Office (PO) is a critical enabler of both project delivery and business as usual across CODE's responsibilities. The Portfolio Office acts as the fulcrum between business needs, project delivery, suppliers, commercial processes, and external partners, ensuring that complex, sensitive, and high risk technology initiatives are aligned, governed, and delivered effectively. This role supports the Portfolio Lead by taking delegated responsibility for defined elements of portfolio coordination, commercial and supplier engagement, project stewardship, and stakeholder management. The post holder will operate across all CODE's environments and work closely with internal delivery teams, commercial colleagues, external suppliers, and UK and international partners. This role aligns to the Digital Portfolio Manager profession and capability framework, with a focus on supporting and enabling portfolio level outcomes more than direct project management. Key Responsibilities Portfolio Coordination and Planning Support the coordination of the CODE Tech portfolio, ensuring alignment between business requirements, delivery activity, supplier capability, and strategic outcomes. Contribute to portfolio planning, prioritisation, and analysis, supporting the development and maintenance of a coherent, deliverable pipeline of work. Provide subject matter expertise on the interaction between requirements, supplier solutions, and delivery outcomes, supporting informed decision making across the portfolio. Commercial and Supplier Engagement Undertake delegated commercial and supplier management activity, including smaller and less complex commercial engagements arising from projects and BAU activity. Work closely with CODE Commercial and Departmental Commercial teams to coordinate activity and ensure effective hand offs and shared visibility of upcoming demands. Maintain portfolio level oversight of supplier engagement where activity is constrained by classification, ensuring that requirements are articulated and translated appropriately for wider commercial use. Engage directly with suppliers and partners under the direction of the Portfolio Lead. Project and Delivery Stewardship Provide portfolio level stewardship of projects, supporting effective engagement between project managers, suppliers, and business stakeholders. Undertake delegated responsibility for regulatory engagement related to the portfolio, including coordinating inspections and associated portfolio level responses. Support problem management post implementation, acting as a subject matter expert to assist service and support functions where required. Deputise for the Portfolio Lead at selected internal and external meetings, representing HMRC interests where appropriate. Stakeholder Management and Collaboration Engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including delivery teams, business management, commercial colleagues, regulators, and UK or international. Support cross functional collaboration to ensure that portfolio activity is joined up, well understood, and effectively governed. Contribute to clear communication of portfolio priorities, risks, and constraints to stakeholders. Continuous Improvement and Portfolio Maturity Contribute to the development and maturity of the CODE Tech Portfolio Office, supporting rebalancing of workload and improved resilience. Identify opportunities to improve portfolio processes, governance, and ways of working, particularly in sensitive environments. Essential Criteria Experience working in or supporting a portfolio, programme, or complex delivery environment, ideally in a digital environment, rather than single project delivery. Experience of stakeholder management across multiple functions, including delivery, commercial, and external partners. Experience of providing clear and concise reporting against complex management and business information. Understanding of the relationship between business requirements, supplier capability, and delivery outcomes. Experience supporting or coordinating commercial or supplier engagement within a structured governance framework. Strong organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities. Desirable Criteria Experience of regulatory or assurance engagement linked to project or portfolio activity. 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. Benefits Alongside your salary of £45,544, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £13,194 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 and previous experiences. Your CV should cover your last 3 roles. Give a brief summary of what you delivered referencing to the key responsibilities listed in the advert (200 words max for current role, 100 word max for remaining two roles). A 1000-word Personal Statement . click apply for full job details
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
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. 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. For more information about our Directorates, Lines of Business and some of our roles, please visit the FIS Careers pages. Job description As a Digital Portfolio Management Lead in the Capability Development, Infrastructure and Innovation team within CODE, you will play a crucial role in supporting His Majesty's Government in the fight against serious and organised crime. Your work will directly contribute to high-profile investigations, helping to recover and protect hundreds of millions of pounds annually through innovative technical solutions. The team manages a diverse and rapidly expanding portfolio of projects, ranging from the development of bespoke forensic tools tailored to highly specific investigative needs, to the design and implementation of scalable data visualisation platforms that enhance analytical capabilities. You will collaborate closely with law enforcement agencies, intelligence teams, and external partners to ensure that cutting-edge technology is leveraged effectively in tackling financial crime, cyber threats, and fraud. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of data engineering within a mission-driven environment, where your expertise will help shape the future of digital investigations and forensic analysis. Person specification The CODE Tech Portfolio Office (PO) is a critical enabler of both project delivery and business as usual across CODE's responsibilities. The Portfolio Office acts as the fulcrum between business needs, project delivery, suppliers, commercial processes, and external partners, ensuring that complex, sensitive, and high risk technology initiatives are aligned, governed, and delivered effectively. This role supports the Portfolio Lead by taking delegated responsibility for defined elements of portfolio coordination, commercial and supplier engagement, project stewardship, and stakeholder management. The post holder will operate across all CODE's environments and work closely with internal delivery teams, commercial colleagues, external suppliers, and UK and international partners. This role aligns to the Digital Portfolio Manager profession and capability framework, with a focus on supporting and enabling portfolio level outcomes more than direct project management. Key Responsibilities Portfolio Coordination and Planning Support the coordination of the CODE Tech portfolio, ensuring alignment between business requirements, delivery activity, supplier capability, and strategic outcomes. Contribute to portfolio planning, prioritisation, and analysis, supporting the development and maintenance of a coherent, deliverable pipeline of work. Provide subject matter expertise on the interaction between requirements, supplier solutions, and delivery outcomes, supporting informed decision making across the portfolio. Commercial and Supplier Engagement Undertake delegated commercial and supplier management activity, including smaller and less complex commercial engagements arising from projects and BAU activity. Work closely with CODE Commercial and Departmental Commercial teams to coordinate activity and ensure effective hand offs and shared visibility of upcoming demands. Maintain portfolio level oversight of supplier engagement where activity is constrained by classification, ensuring that requirements are articulated and translated appropriately for wider commercial use. Engage directly with suppliers and partners under the direction of the Portfolio Lead. Project and Delivery Stewardship Provide portfolio level stewardship of projects, supporting effective engagement between project managers, suppliers, and business stakeholders. Undertake delegated responsibility for regulatory engagement related to the portfolio, including coordinating inspections and associated portfolio level responses. Support problem management post implementation, acting as a subject matter expert to assist service and support functions where required. Deputise for the Portfolio Lead at selected internal and external meetings, representing HMRC interests where appropriate. Stakeholder Management and Collaboration Engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including delivery teams, business management, commercial colleagues, regulators, and UK or international. Support cross functional collaboration to ensure that portfolio activity is joined up, well understood, and effectively governed. Contribute to clear communication of portfolio priorities, risks, and constraints to stakeholders. Continuous Improvement and Portfolio Maturity Contribute to the development and maturity of the CODE Tech Portfolio Office, supporting rebalancing of workload and improved resilience. Identify opportunities to improve portfolio processes, governance, and ways of working, particularly in sensitive environments. Essential Criteria Experience working in or supporting a portfolio, programme, or complex delivery environment, ideally in a digital environment, rather than single project delivery. Experience of stakeholder management across multiple functions, including delivery, commercial, and external partners. Experience of providing clear and concise reporting against complex management and business information. Understanding of the relationship between business requirements, supplier capability, and delivery outcomes. Experience supporting or coordinating commercial or supplier engagement within a structured governance framework. Strong organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities. Desirable Criteria Experience of regulatory or assurance engagement linked to project or portfolio activity. 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. Benefits Alongside your salary of £45,544, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £13,194 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 and previous experiences. Your CV should cover your last 3 roles. Give a brief summary of what you delivered referencing to the key responsibilities listed in the advert (200 words max for current role, 100 word max for remaining two roles). A 1000-word Personal Statement . click apply for full job details
Proposals Co-ordinator (Nuclear)- Leatherhead (hybrid working) Leatherhead, Surrey Proposals Co-ordinator (Nuclear) Leatherhead Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 days remotely. Please advise hourly Ltd company Outside IR35 - Subject to QDOS assessment Start Date - ASAP Project - Nuclear Duration - 3 - 6 months Job description : - In the civil nuclear sector, KBR primarily delivers programme management, engineering, project delivery, systems integration, technical consultancy, and decommissioning support. Our work spans the full nuclear lifecycle, from new build projects through operations, waste management and decommissioning. Our Leatherhead office is seeking an experienced Proposals Coordinator to support the growth of our Civil Nuclear business unit. The Proposals Coordinator reports to the Proposal Manager (Nuclear) and forms part of the pursuit team that works closely with sales (business development) and operations (project manager) in ensuring we offer creative, client-focused and winning proposals Roles & Responsibilities Support the proposal team throughout the bid lifecycle, from receipt of the Invitation to Tender (ITT) through to final submission. Coordinate the preparation, review and submission of bids, PQQs, SQs, framework responses and capability statements for UK nuclear and government opportunities. Prepare proposal templates and formatting to ensure compliance with client requirements and corporate branding. Manage document production activities including formatting, proofreading, version control and quality assurance of proposal documents. Track reviewer comments and coordinate the incorporation of feedback during proposal development Prepare and maintain bid documentation in accordance with corporate branding, client requirements and nuclear-sector quality standards. Maintain proposal schedules, action trackers, tender clarification logs and submission plans to ensure deadlines are achieved Arrange and support proposal kick-off meetings, reviews, workshops, and lessons learned sessions Support registrations and submissions through client procurement and e-sourcing portals, including Ariba, Jaggaer, Achilles, GCA and other nuclear-industry and government procurement systems. Assist with bid compliance reviews to ensure responses fully address tender requirements, evaluation criteria and mandatory submission requirements. Coordinate inputs from technical, commercial, legal, quality, HSE and supply chain stakeholders from inside the organisation and partners / 3rd parties Maintain and develop the proposal knowledge library, including nuclear project references, case studies, CVs, organisational charts and standard company information. Support lessons learned activities and continuous improvement initiatives across the proposals function. Assist with opportunity tracking, pipeline reporting, and bid governance activities Ensure all bid activities are undertaken with a strong focus on quality, governance, security and confidentiality. Experience and Competencies: Nuclear and Government Bids Relevant: Familiarity with nuclear industry and government procurement processes, terminology, and bid requirement framework, particularly in UK. Understanding of nuclear cybersecurity culture principles and the importance of quality, traceability and compliance. Experience of working with partners and 3rd parties in a regulated engineering, energy, defence or infrastructure environment. Previous experience supporting bids for UK nuclear clients such as Sizewell C, Sellafield Ltd, Nuclear Restoration Services, EDF, Rolls-Royce SMR or related organisations would be advantageous. General: Effectively prioritises workload and manages multiple competing deadlines. Maintains attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrates strong time management and coordination skills. Builds productive working relationships across multi-disciplinary teams. Communicates clearly and professionally with stakeholders at all levels. Confidently coordinates meetings, workshops, and review activities. Maintains high standards of accuracy and document quality. Follows established processes and governance requirements. Ensures proposal submissions meet client instructions and compliance requirements. Proactively identifies issues and works collaboratively to resolve them. Demonstrates a positive, flexible, and solutions-focused approach. Willingly takes ownership of tasks and follows them through to completion. Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications. Experience using SharePoint and document collaboration tools. Comfortable working with databases, trackers, and reporting tools. Requirements Essential - UK national, solo nationality At least 5 years' experience in bid management, preferably in the nuclear and government sector Minimum requirement of three days in the office with flexibility to do extended hours to meet bid submission deadlines. Advanced Microsoft Word skills, strong written English and attention to detail are essential for this role.
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
Proposals Co-ordinator (Nuclear)- Leatherhead (hybrid working) Leatherhead, Surrey Proposals Co-ordinator (Nuclear) Leatherhead Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 days remotely. Please advise hourly Ltd company Outside IR35 - Subject to QDOS assessment Start Date - ASAP Project - Nuclear Duration - 3 - 6 months Job description : - In the civil nuclear sector, KBR primarily delivers programme management, engineering, project delivery, systems integration, technical consultancy, and decommissioning support. Our work spans the full nuclear lifecycle, from new build projects through operations, waste management and decommissioning. Our Leatherhead office is seeking an experienced Proposals Coordinator to support the growth of our Civil Nuclear business unit. The Proposals Coordinator reports to the Proposal Manager (Nuclear) and forms part of the pursuit team that works closely with sales (business development) and operations (project manager) in ensuring we offer creative, client-focused and winning proposals Roles & Responsibilities Support the proposal team throughout the bid lifecycle, from receipt of the Invitation to Tender (ITT) through to final submission. Coordinate the preparation, review and submission of bids, PQQs, SQs, framework responses and capability statements for UK nuclear and government opportunities. Prepare proposal templates and formatting to ensure compliance with client requirements and corporate branding. Manage document production activities including formatting, proofreading, version control and quality assurance of proposal documents. Track reviewer comments and coordinate the incorporation of feedback during proposal development Prepare and maintain bid documentation in accordance with corporate branding, client requirements and nuclear-sector quality standards. Maintain proposal schedules, action trackers, tender clarification logs and submission plans to ensure deadlines are achieved Arrange and support proposal kick-off meetings, reviews, workshops, and lessons learned sessions Support registrations and submissions through client procurement and e-sourcing portals, including Ariba, Jaggaer, Achilles, GCA and other nuclear-industry and government procurement systems. Assist with bid compliance reviews to ensure responses fully address tender requirements, evaluation criteria and mandatory submission requirements. Coordinate inputs from technical, commercial, legal, quality, HSE and supply chain stakeholders from inside the organisation and partners / 3rd parties Maintain and develop the proposal knowledge library, including nuclear project references, case studies, CVs, organisational charts and standard company information. Support lessons learned activities and continuous improvement initiatives across the proposals function. Assist with opportunity tracking, pipeline reporting, and bid governance activities Ensure all bid activities are undertaken with a strong focus on quality, governance, security and confidentiality. Experience and Competencies: Nuclear and Government Bids Relevant: Familiarity with nuclear industry and government procurement processes, terminology, and bid requirement framework, particularly in UK. Understanding of nuclear cybersecurity culture principles and the importance of quality, traceability and compliance. Experience of working with partners and 3rd parties in a regulated engineering, energy, defence or infrastructure environment. Previous experience supporting bids for UK nuclear clients such as Sizewell C, Sellafield Ltd, Nuclear Restoration Services, EDF, Rolls-Royce SMR or related organisations would be advantageous. General: Effectively prioritises workload and manages multiple competing deadlines. Maintains attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrates strong time management and coordination skills. Builds productive working relationships across multi-disciplinary teams. Communicates clearly and professionally with stakeholders at all levels. Confidently coordinates meetings, workshops, and review activities. Maintains high standards of accuracy and document quality. Follows established processes and governance requirements. Ensures proposal submissions meet client instructions and compliance requirements. Proactively identifies issues and works collaboratively to resolve them. Demonstrates a positive, flexible, and solutions-focused approach. Willingly takes ownership of tasks and follows them through to completion. Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications. Experience using SharePoint and document collaboration tools. Comfortable working with databases, trackers, and reporting tools. Requirements Essential - UK national, solo nationality At least 5 years' experience in bid management, preferably in the nuclear and government sector Minimum requirement of three days in the office with flexibility to do extended hours to meet bid submission deadlines. Advanced Microsoft Word skills, strong written English and attention to detail are essential for this role.
Oscar Associates (UK) Limited
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Project Manager Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid/Flexible Working) Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits Join a leading cyber and technology consultancy delivering projects that make a real difference. Our client is a well-established and growing technology consultancy supporting organisations operating within highly secure and complex environments click apply for full job details
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
Project Manager Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid/Flexible Working) Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits Join a leading cyber and technology consultancy delivering projects that make a real difference. Our client is a well-established and growing technology consultancy supporting organisations operating within highly secure and complex environments click apply for full job details
DIGI2AL is an employee-owned defense-focused digital services consultancy. A vendor-agnostic UK Crown Commercial Services accredited supplier, we have delivered over 120 cloud-hosted digital services across the public sector, working in partnership with clients to research and develop outcomes and services spanning artificial intelligence, data science, low code and complex code software engineering, cyber security, cloud engineering, and user-centred design. At DIGI2AL, our technology values drive everything we do. We are committed to open, contemporary and secure solutions that put users first. We embrace cutting-edge technologies while ensuring interoperability, resilience and ethical innovation. By prioritising transparency, adaptability and security, we enable organisations to build future-proof digital services that deliver real impact. We are building a team to support a new opportunity providing Engineering and Technical support for our data fusion platform. This team will drive the operational implementation of this low-TRL product, bridging the gap between tactical edge sensors in low-bandwidth environments and strategic HQs running enterprise analytics. Tactical vs. Strategic Vision: Capability to balance real-time, low-friction tactical needs with multi-domain strategic intelligence requirements. Defence Sector & Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of UK Land Military operations, C4ISR systems, secure data classification levels (e.g., OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE to SECRET), and military decision-making cycles. Palantir Platform Strategy: Understanding how to leverage Palantir (Gotham/Foundry?) capabilities, ontology design, and data integration pipelines to deliver value without rebuilding native features. Roadmap & Prioritisation: Ability to prioritise high-value data feeds and features under strict time and resource constraints. Stakeholder Management: Navigating complex defence procurement, military chains of command, and user groups spanning frontline soldiers to senior command staff. The experience you'll bring Domain & Defence: C4ISR, MoD, UK Land Domain, Military Intelligence, Operational Doctrine, Single Information Environment (SIE), Multi-Domain Integration, Security Clearance (SC/DV). Product Strategy: Data Fusion Strategy, Dual-Persona UX (Tactical vs. Strategic), Product Roadmap, Capability Management, Operational Value Delivery. Technical Familiarity: Palantir Foundry, Palantir Gotham, Data Ontologies, Edge Architecture, APIs, Situational Awareness Tools. Important Information Start Date: ASAP Security Requirements: Minimum clearance required is SC - due to the nature of the role and the security requirements the post holder must be a British Citizen Days on Site: 2-3 Travel: The role would be ideally based in London but we are willing to consider applications from across the UK. There will be a requirement for travel to client sites SFIA Level: 5/6 25 days holiday increasing annually up to a maximum of 30 days Support for flexible working 2 paid charity days a year 16 weeks of full pay Maternity leave 2 weeks full pay Paternity leave Annual bonus - all employees are eligible (following successful completion of probationary period) - level varies by position and is dependent on company performance Discretionary bonus for exceptional performance 5% matched pension Healthcare Employee Ownership Trust - from day 1 employees share in the benefits of the company Support with your professional development including training and certifications and attendance at conferences Diverse and interesting projects which give you an opportunity to make a difference Choice of laptop and screen
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
DIGI2AL is an employee-owned defense-focused digital services consultancy. A vendor-agnostic UK Crown Commercial Services accredited supplier, we have delivered over 120 cloud-hosted digital services across the public sector, working in partnership with clients to research and develop outcomes and services spanning artificial intelligence, data science, low code and complex code software engineering, cyber security, cloud engineering, and user-centred design. At DIGI2AL, our technology values drive everything we do. We are committed to open, contemporary and secure solutions that put users first. We embrace cutting-edge technologies while ensuring interoperability, resilience and ethical innovation. By prioritising transparency, adaptability and security, we enable organisations to build future-proof digital services that deliver real impact. We are building a team to support a new opportunity providing Engineering and Technical support for our data fusion platform. This team will drive the operational implementation of this low-TRL product, bridging the gap between tactical edge sensors in low-bandwidth environments and strategic HQs running enterprise analytics. Tactical vs. Strategic Vision: Capability to balance real-time, low-friction tactical needs with multi-domain strategic intelligence requirements. Defence Sector & Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of UK Land Military operations, C4ISR systems, secure data classification levels (e.g., OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE to SECRET), and military decision-making cycles. Palantir Platform Strategy: Understanding how to leverage Palantir (Gotham/Foundry?) capabilities, ontology design, and data integration pipelines to deliver value without rebuilding native features. Roadmap & Prioritisation: Ability to prioritise high-value data feeds and features under strict time and resource constraints. Stakeholder Management: Navigating complex defence procurement, military chains of command, and user groups spanning frontline soldiers to senior command staff. The experience you'll bring Domain & Defence: C4ISR, MoD, UK Land Domain, Military Intelligence, Operational Doctrine, Single Information Environment (SIE), Multi-Domain Integration, Security Clearance (SC/DV). Product Strategy: Data Fusion Strategy, Dual-Persona UX (Tactical vs. Strategic), Product Roadmap, Capability Management, Operational Value Delivery. Technical Familiarity: Palantir Foundry, Palantir Gotham, Data Ontologies, Edge Architecture, APIs, Situational Awareness Tools. Important Information Start Date: ASAP Security Requirements: Minimum clearance required is SC - due to the nature of the role and the security requirements the post holder must be a British Citizen Days on Site: 2-3 Travel: The role would be ideally based in London but we are willing to consider applications from across the UK. There will be a requirement for travel to client sites SFIA Level: 5/6 25 days holiday increasing annually up to a maximum of 30 days Support for flexible working 2 paid charity days a year 16 weeks of full pay Maternity leave 2 weeks full pay Paternity leave Annual bonus - all employees are eligible (following successful completion of probationary period) - level varies by position and is dependent on company performance Discretionary bonus for exceptional performance 5% matched pension Healthcare Employee Ownership Trust - from day 1 employees share in the benefits of the company Support with your professional development including training and certifications and attendance at conferences Diverse and interesting projects which give you an opportunity to make a difference Choice of laptop and screen
# Workday Project ManagerBirmingham, Glasgow, London, Manchester, WorthingApply for this job Permanent Experienced Professionals SaaS Solutions ID 507603-en\_GB About the job you're considering We are looking for an experienced Workday Engagement Manager to join our growing Workday Practice and lead the successful delivery of Workday engagements for our clients. This is a client-facing delivery leadership role for someone who combines strong project and programme management capability with commercial awareness, stakeholder leadership and a practical understanding of Workday delivery. You will take accountability for the delivery of Workday engagements, working with client sponsors, delivery leaders, functional and technical teams, commercial stakeholders, and account teams to deliver high-quality outcomes. You will also contribute to the continued growth of our Workday capability by supporting pre-sales activity, strengthening delivery governance, developing reusable delivery assets, and sharing knowledge across the practice. Your Role As a Workday Engagement Manager, you will act as the primary delivery lead for Workday implementation, enhancement and optimisation engagements. You will manage the end-to-end delivery lifecycle, create the conditions for effective project execution, and ensure that scope, timeline, budget, quality, risk, commercial performance and client satisfaction are actively managed throughout the engagement. You will be expected to bring a modern consulting mindset: outcome-focused, commercially aware, structured in delivery, confident with senior stakeholders and comfortable helping clients adopt Workday capabilities, data-led decision-making, automation and emerging AI-enabled functionality responsibly and effectively. Engagement delivery and governance Lead the end-to-end delivery of Workday implementation, enhancement and optimisation projects, ensuring engagements are delivered to agreed scope, quality, timeline and budget expectations. Own and maintain robust project governance, including plans, RAID management, status reporting, decision tracking, change control, dependency management and delivery assurance inputs. Client leadership and stakeholder management Act as a trusted delivery partner and primary point of contact for client stakeholders throughout the engagement lifecycle. Build and maintain strong relationships with client sponsors, programme leaders, HR, Finance, IT and operational stakeholders. Commercial, risk and quality management Manage engagement commercials, including forecast, budget, profitability, resource demand, scope control and change management within agreed governance. Ensure delivery quality through effective governance, review points, risk management, assurance activity and adherence to Workday and Capgemini delivery methods. Team leadership and practice contribution Lead, motivate and coordinate diverse delivery teams across onshore, nearshore and offshore locations. Create clarity for teams by setting expectations, managing workload, removing blockers and promoting collaborative ways of working. Your skills and experience Proven experience leading technology or Workday implementation engagements in a consultancy or professional services environment. Current Workday Services Partner certification as an Engagement Manager/Project Manager Strong understanding of Workday delivery lifecycles, deployment methodologies and the practical realities of delivering HCM, Finance, Payroll, Recruiting or broader Workday programmes. Demonstrable experience managing scope, plans, resources, budgets, risks, issues, dependencies, quality standards and profitability targets. Ability to lead diverse project teams and coordinate activity across functional, technical, data, testing, change and deployment workstreams. Strong client-facing skills, with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders, manage expectations and translate delivery complexity into clear business language. Commercial awareness and experience supporting statements of work, change control, delivery estimates, governance reporting and project financial management. Excellent communication, facilitation, problem-solving and organisational skills, with a structured and proactive approach to delivery leadership. Experience working across onshore, nearshore and offshore delivery models with multi-disciplinary and geographically distributed teams. A practical, inclusive and outcome-focused leadership style, with a willingness to coach others and contribute to the wider practice. Desirable experience Experience managing complex or multi-workstream Workday programmes, including senior stakeholder governance and delivery recovery activity. Experience supporting pre-sales, bid responses, solution proposals, mobilisation planning, commercial shaping or client demonstrations. Awareness of Workday HCM, Finance, Payroll, Recruiting, Talent, Absence, Time Tracking, Integrations, Security, Reporting, Extend or broader enterprise architecture considerations. Understanding of responsible AI adoption in HR and Finance transformation, including data readiness, governance, explainability, adoption and change considerations. Professional project or programme management qualification such as PRINCE2, PMP, MSP, Agile or equivalent practical delivery experience. We are a Disability Confident Employer Capgemini is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) under the UK Government's Disability Confident scheme.As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we will offer an interview to all candidates who:Declare they have a disability, and Meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.Please opt in during the application process. Your security clearance and pre-employment checks If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including: identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service) To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. To obtain SC clearance, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements. Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality. Some posts are restricted to sole UK Nationals for security reasons; therefore, you may be asked about your citizenship in the application process. Make it real - what does it mean for you? Shape Your Path You will be empowered to explore, innovate, and progress. You will benefit from Capgemini's 'learning for life' mindset, meaning you will have countless training and development opportunities from thinktanks to hackathons, and access to 250,000 courses with numerous external certifications from AWS, Microsoft, Harvard ManageMentor, Cybersecurity qualifications and much more.Flexibility to work your way You will be encouraged to have a positive work-life balance. Our hybrid-first way of working means we embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements. Why you should consider Capgemini Growing clients' businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. When you join Capgemini, you'll join a thriving company and become part of a collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what's possible. It's why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world's leading businesses, and it's how you'll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, you'll build the skills you want. You'll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is. About Capgemini Capgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organisations and make it real with AI, technology and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of over 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end-to-end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations. The Group reported 2025 global revenues of €22.5 billion.
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
# Workday Project ManagerBirmingham, Glasgow, London, Manchester, WorthingApply for this job Permanent Experienced Professionals SaaS Solutions ID 507603-en\_GB About the job you're considering We are looking for an experienced Workday Engagement Manager to join our growing Workday Practice and lead the successful delivery of Workday engagements for our clients. This is a client-facing delivery leadership role for someone who combines strong project and programme management capability with commercial awareness, stakeholder leadership and a practical understanding of Workday delivery. You will take accountability for the delivery of Workday engagements, working with client sponsors, delivery leaders, functional and technical teams, commercial stakeholders, and account teams to deliver high-quality outcomes. You will also contribute to the continued growth of our Workday capability by supporting pre-sales activity, strengthening delivery governance, developing reusable delivery assets, and sharing knowledge across the practice. Your Role As a Workday Engagement Manager, you will act as the primary delivery lead for Workday implementation, enhancement and optimisation engagements. You will manage the end-to-end delivery lifecycle, create the conditions for effective project execution, and ensure that scope, timeline, budget, quality, risk, commercial performance and client satisfaction are actively managed throughout the engagement. You will be expected to bring a modern consulting mindset: outcome-focused, commercially aware, structured in delivery, confident with senior stakeholders and comfortable helping clients adopt Workday capabilities, data-led decision-making, automation and emerging AI-enabled functionality responsibly and effectively. Engagement delivery and governance Lead the end-to-end delivery of Workday implementation, enhancement and optimisation projects, ensuring engagements are delivered to agreed scope, quality, timeline and budget expectations. Own and maintain robust project governance, including plans, RAID management, status reporting, decision tracking, change control, dependency management and delivery assurance inputs. Client leadership and stakeholder management Act as a trusted delivery partner and primary point of contact for client stakeholders throughout the engagement lifecycle. Build and maintain strong relationships with client sponsors, programme leaders, HR, Finance, IT and operational stakeholders. Commercial, risk and quality management Manage engagement commercials, including forecast, budget, profitability, resource demand, scope control and change management within agreed governance. Ensure delivery quality through effective governance, review points, risk management, assurance activity and adherence to Workday and Capgemini delivery methods. Team leadership and practice contribution Lead, motivate and coordinate diverse delivery teams across onshore, nearshore and offshore locations. Create clarity for teams by setting expectations, managing workload, removing blockers and promoting collaborative ways of working. Your skills and experience Proven experience leading technology or Workday implementation engagements in a consultancy or professional services environment. Current Workday Services Partner certification as an Engagement Manager/Project Manager Strong understanding of Workday delivery lifecycles, deployment methodologies and the practical realities of delivering HCM, Finance, Payroll, Recruiting or broader Workday programmes. Demonstrable experience managing scope, plans, resources, budgets, risks, issues, dependencies, quality standards and profitability targets. Ability to lead diverse project teams and coordinate activity across functional, technical, data, testing, change and deployment workstreams. Strong client-facing skills, with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders, manage expectations and translate delivery complexity into clear business language. Commercial awareness and experience supporting statements of work, change control, delivery estimates, governance reporting and project financial management. Excellent communication, facilitation, problem-solving and organisational skills, with a structured and proactive approach to delivery leadership. Experience working across onshore, nearshore and offshore delivery models with multi-disciplinary and geographically distributed teams. A practical, inclusive and outcome-focused leadership style, with a willingness to coach others and contribute to the wider practice. Desirable experience Experience managing complex or multi-workstream Workday programmes, including senior stakeholder governance and delivery recovery activity. Experience supporting pre-sales, bid responses, solution proposals, mobilisation planning, commercial shaping or client demonstrations. Awareness of Workday HCM, Finance, Payroll, Recruiting, Talent, Absence, Time Tracking, Integrations, Security, Reporting, Extend or broader enterprise architecture considerations. Understanding of responsible AI adoption in HR and Finance transformation, including data readiness, governance, explainability, adoption and change considerations. Professional project or programme management qualification such as PRINCE2, PMP, MSP, Agile or equivalent practical delivery experience. We are a Disability Confident Employer Capgemini is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) under the UK Government's Disability Confident scheme.As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we will offer an interview to all candidates who:Declare they have a disability, and Meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.Please opt in during the application process. Your security clearance and pre-employment checks If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including: identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service) To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. To obtain SC clearance, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements. Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality. Some posts are restricted to sole UK Nationals for security reasons; therefore, you may be asked about your citizenship in the application process. Make it real - what does it mean for you? Shape Your Path You will be empowered to explore, innovate, and progress. You will benefit from Capgemini's 'learning for life' mindset, meaning you will have countless training and development opportunities from thinktanks to hackathons, and access to 250,000 courses with numerous external certifications from AWS, Microsoft, Harvard ManageMentor, Cybersecurity qualifications and much more.Flexibility to work your way You will be encouraged to have a positive work-life balance. Our hybrid-first way of working means we embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements. Why you should consider Capgemini Growing clients' businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. When you join Capgemini, you'll join a thriving company and become part of a collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what's possible. It's why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world's leading businesses, and it's how you'll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, you'll build the skills you want. You'll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is. About Capgemini Capgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organisations and make it real with AI, technology and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of over 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end-to-end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations. The Group reported 2025 global revenues of €22.5 billion.
Job Title: Lead Safety & Security Engineer Location: Birmingham Salary: Competitive Type: Permanent Sector: Public Sector Job Description Lead Safety & Security Engineer About the Role We're looking for an experienced Lead Safety & Security Engineer to take technical ownership of complex integrated security projects while providing leadership and support to engineers in the field. You'll play a key role in delivering enterprise-level solutions across CCTV, Access Control, Intercom and integrated security platforms, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standards. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery, commissioning and handover of integrated security and safety systems. Provide technical leadership, mentoring and day-to-day support to engineers, apprentices and subcontractors. Support Project Managers with planning, resource allocation, risk management and project execution. Conduct site surveys, design reviews, technical audits and quality inspections. Act as the primary technical point of contact for customers throughout project delivery. Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues across security systems and networked environments. Ensure all documentation, commissioning records and handover packs are completed accurately. Support pre-sales activities, solution design, system improvements and upgrade opportunities. Champion high standards of health & safety, quality and compliance across all activities. Must be willing to cover out of hours rota is delivered in line with the customer s expectations. Skills & Experience Proven experience leading the installation, commissioning and support of enterprise-scale security systems. Strong knowledge of CCTV, Access Control, Intercom and integrated security technologies. Hands-on experience with platforms such as Gallagher, Genetec Security Centre, HikCentral and Hanwha Vision . Strong understanding of IP networking, switching, routing, VLANs, fibre infrastructure and cybersecurity principles. Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, network diagrams and construction documentation. Experience integrating security solutions with third-party systems and BMS platforms. Knowledge of British Standards including BS EN 62676, BS EN 60839, BS5839 and BS7671. Proven leadership experience managing engineers, subcontractors and multiple concurrent projects. Strong customer-facing, communication and problem-solving skills. Desirable Qualifications Gallagher Certified Engineer Genetec Certified Technical Specialist (or equivalent) HNC/HND in Electrical, Electronic or Telecommunications Engineering SMSTS or SSSTS ECS Gold Card Manufacturer accreditations across leading security platforms Full UK Driving Licence What We're Looking For You'll be a proactive technical leader who leads by example, takes ownership, supports the development of others and is committed to delivering exceptional customer outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and compliance. Benefits We offer a competitive remuneration package reflective of the candidate s skills and experience, along with a range of benefits typical for roles within the IT sector , including: Generous holiday entitlement Contributory pension scheme Healthcare and wellbeing programmes Professional development and training opportunities Flexible working arrangements subject to business needs Employee assistance programmes How to Apply If you are a proactive and detail-oriented professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic organisation, we welcome your application. Please submit your CV and complete the application form . We can only accept candidates who have the Right To Work in the UK
Aug 23, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Lead Safety & Security Engineer Location: Birmingham Salary: Competitive Type: Permanent Sector: Public Sector Job Description Lead Safety & Security Engineer About the Role We're looking for an experienced Lead Safety & Security Engineer to take technical ownership of complex integrated security projects while providing leadership and support to engineers in the field. You'll play a key role in delivering enterprise-level solutions across CCTV, Access Control, Intercom and integrated security platforms, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standards. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery, commissioning and handover of integrated security and safety systems. Provide technical leadership, mentoring and day-to-day support to engineers, apprentices and subcontractors. Support Project Managers with planning, resource allocation, risk management and project execution. Conduct site surveys, design reviews, technical audits and quality inspections. Act as the primary technical point of contact for customers throughout project delivery. Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues across security systems and networked environments. Ensure all documentation, commissioning records and handover packs are completed accurately. Support pre-sales activities, solution design, system improvements and upgrade opportunities. Champion high standards of health & safety, quality and compliance across all activities. Must be willing to cover out of hours rota is delivered in line with the customer s expectations. Skills & Experience Proven experience leading the installation, commissioning and support of enterprise-scale security systems. Strong knowledge of CCTV, Access Control, Intercom and integrated security technologies. Hands-on experience with platforms such as Gallagher, Genetec Security Centre, HikCentral and Hanwha Vision . Strong understanding of IP networking, switching, routing, VLANs, fibre infrastructure and cybersecurity principles. Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, network diagrams and construction documentation. Experience integrating security solutions with third-party systems and BMS platforms. Knowledge of British Standards including BS EN 62676, BS EN 60839, BS5839 and BS7671. Proven leadership experience managing engineers, subcontractors and multiple concurrent projects. Strong customer-facing, communication and problem-solving skills. Desirable Qualifications Gallagher Certified Engineer Genetec Certified Technical Specialist (or equivalent) HNC/HND in Electrical, Electronic or Telecommunications Engineering SMSTS or SSSTS ECS Gold Card Manufacturer accreditations across leading security platforms Full UK Driving Licence What We're Looking For You'll be a proactive technical leader who leads by example, takes ownership, supports the development of others and is committed to delivering exceptional customer outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and compliance. Benefits We offer a competitive remuneration package reflective of the candidate s skills and experience, along with a range of benefits typical for roles within the IT sector , including: Generous holiday entitlement Contributory pension scheme Healthcare and wellbeing programmes Professional development and training opportunities Flexible working arrangements subject to business needs Employee assistance programmes How to Apply If you are a proactive and detail-oriented professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic organisation, we welcome your application. Please submit your CV and complete the application form . We can only accept candidates who have the Right To Work in the UK
Are you ready to redefine defence technology and lead innovative software solutions that truly make a difference? This is your chance to join a company at the forefront of pioneering advanced cryptographic and key management solutions. As a Chief Software Architect , you will lead and shape the software engineering strategy for advanced cyber and defence systems, overseeing a team of engineers across multiple high-security projects. The position focuses on defining software architectures, driving best-practice development processes, and ensuring collaboration across software, hardware, systems, and firmware teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-quality solutions. The role requires deep expertise in embedded and application software development using technologies such as C/C++, Rust, Linux, and RTOS environments, alongside experience with DevSecOps, automated testing, and secure development standards. In addition to technical leadership, the architect will mentor engineers, support bids and proposals, influence organisational software standards, and contribute to the delivery of mission-critical defence technologies requiring DV security clearance. What You Will Do: - Provide technical leadership across multiple projects, ensuring optimal approaches, architecture, and tool chains are selected. - Collaborate with stakeholders to develop software requirements, architectures, and designs that meet system and security needs. - Work closely with software leads and project managers to create development plans that deliver value early to customers. - Mentor and coach software engineers, sharing knowledge and driving process improvements for technical excellence. - Specify, design, and review software using UML and SysML modelling tools, ensuring high-quality, modular, and compliant solutions. - Champion best practices in software development, including continuous integration, automated testing, and secure coding standards. What You Will Bring: - Advanced knowledge and experience in C/C++, Rust, or embedded product development, including RTOSes. - Expertise in software engineering practices, methodologies, and technology trends. - Proven track record of delivering complex software solutions to schedule while exceeding customer expectations. - Experience with tools such as version control systems, change control, bug tracking, and automated testing frameworks. - Familiarity with defence or high-assurance development standards, including coding standards like MISRA. This company is committed to delivering innovative solutions that empower decision-making at both tactical and strategic levels. As a Chief Software Architect , you will be instrumental in driving technical excellence and ensuring the success of critical programmes that protect lives and enhance global security. Your contributions will align with the company's values of trust, collaboration, and innovation, making a real impact in the defence industry. Location: The role is an onsite role in Maidenhead, offering good flexibility with working hours. Interested?: If you're ready to take your career to the next level and lead transformative software projects, apply now to become the Chief Software Architect . Don't miss the opportunity to make a difference in the future of defence technology. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
Aug 23, 2026
Full time
Are you ready to redefine defence technology and lead innovative software solutions that truly make a difference? This is your chance to join a company at the forefront of pioneering advanced cryptographic and key management solutions. As a Chief Software Architect , you will lead and shape the software engineering strategy for advanced cyber and defence systems, overseeing a team of engineers across multiple high-security projects. The position focuses on defining software architectures, driving best-practice development processes, and ensuring collaboration across software, hardware, systems, and firmware teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-quality solutions. The role requires deep expertise in embedded and application software development using technologies such as C/C++, Rust, Linux, and RTOS environments, alongside experience with DevSecOps, automated testing, and secure development standards. In addition to technical leadership, the architect will mentor engineers, support bids and proposals, influence organisational software standards, and contribute to the delivery of mission-critical defence technologies requiring DV security clearance. What You Will Do: - Provide technical leadership across multiple projects, ensuring optimal approaches, architecture, and tool chains are selected. - Collaborate with stakeholders to develop software requirements, architectures, and designs that meet system and security needs. - Work closely with software leads and project managers to create development plans that deliver value early to customers. - Mentor and coach software engineers, sharing knowledge and driving process improvements for technical excellence. - Specify, design, and review software using UML and SysML modelling tools, ensuring high-quality, modular, and compliant solutions. - Champion best practices in software development, including continuous integration, automated testing, and secure coding standards. What You Will Bring: - Advanced knowledge and experience in C/C++, Rust, or embedded product development, including RTOSes. - Expertise in software engineering practices, methodologies, and technology trends. - Proven track record of delivering complex software solutions to schedule while exceeding customer expectations. - Experience with tools such as version control systems, change control, bug tracking, and automated testing frameworks. - Familiarity with defence or high-assurance development standards, including coding standards like MISRA. This company is committed to delivering innovative solutions that empower decision-making at both tactical and strategic levels. As a Chief Software Architect , you will be instrumental in driving technical excellence and ensuring the success of critical programmes that protect lives and enhance global security. Your contributions will align with the company's values of trust, collaboration, and innovation, making a real impact in the defence industry. Location: The role is an onsite role in Maidenhead, offering good flexibility with working hours. Interested?: If you're ready to take your career to the next level and lead transformative software projects, apply now to become the Chief Software Architect . Don't miss the opportunity to make a difference in the future of defence technology. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
