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About the job Job summary Discover what it's like to work in a compliance role that makes an impact. Could you help us shape a stronger, fairer future? Your next career move starts here. HMRC's Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) is responsible for the department's civil and criminal investigations. Covert Operations, Digital Exploitation (CODE) sits within FIS. Working across Law Enforcement and government, CODE provides investigative tools and covert techniques to front-line investigations and works with key partners to develop and provide access to new technology and systems to enable investigators to respond to serious and complex tax evasion and crime. This is a business-critical role supporting FIS and Risk Intelligence Services (RIS) Operations. HMRC's Sensitive Collection capability provides both FIS and RIS operational investigation and intelligence officers with interdiction and evidential gathering opportunities gained through the lawful interception of criminals' communications. It also provides an unparalleled insight into criminal intent and behaviour, which is used to drive tactical operational activity and inform HMRC's Serious Fraud and Tactical Priorities. HMRC's Sensitive Collection mission sits within CODE and is responsible for the Targeted Interception (TI) of communications relating to HMRC's most serious and organised crime operations, working closely with other Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) and other key internal and external partners to tackle emerging threats and develop new capabilities and methodologies to investigate the most serious and organised crime. HMRC Sensitive Collection operates at the very front end of covert and sensitive collection of criminal communications, working within the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 legislation. Job description Would you enjoy working in an innovative, exciting and interesting, covert and sensitive area of work where individual contributions have real time outcomes? Are you a self-motivated team player, excellent at problem solving, capable of making timely decisions and reacting quickly to changing priorities? Does working within covert operations using the most intrusive tactics and technically advanced capabilities interest you? If so, this might be the role for you! Sensitive Collection is an extremely dynamic, demanding and highly sensitive work area and you will be expected to react quickly to changing priorities and work flexibly. The role of the Case Manager involves operational delivery to tackle serious organised crime and mitigate risk in a challenging environment. Case Managers play an integral and leading role in the fight against serious organised crime. You will work to exploit all relevant information from the interception of communications to produce actionable and timely intelligence so that HMRC can continue to disrupt organised criminals who pose the greatest risk to the United Kingdom. Whether it is identifying and disseminating timely intelligence around smuggled cigarettes, alcohol, cash or identifying the activities of an Organised Crime Group, Professional Money Launderer, or an opportunity to identify a person of significant interest; the input of Case Managers ensures that when HMRC operational or intelligence teams deploy, they achieve the greatest impact and value in support of HMRC Serious Organised Criminal investigations. You can expect a varied and fulfilling career within this business area, with no two days ever being quite the same. Your work will frequently be crucial in obtaining impressive results that often make the headlines and your role will be integral in the disruption of serious and organised crime in the United Kingdom and beyond. Person specification The responsibilities of Case Managers will include but are not restricted to: Defining, leading, and developing the Sensitive Collection strategy in response to operational and tactical requirements. Proactively leading the development of the Targeted Intercept operation. Assessing, analysing, managing, progressing, and disseminating live and critical TI product while directing operational teams where appropriate. Ongoing management of threat and risks related to collected intelligence. Leading, delegating, and working closely with other teams in Sensitive Collection within an analysis cell. Liaising and engaging with a range of internal and external stakeholders including Covert Operations Management Unit, Digital Forensics, Cyber and Law Enforcement Partners including the UK Intelligence Community where necessary to support the progression of the case strategy. Drafting warrants and other documentation to a professional standard. Providing support to colleagues and new entrants in support of their training and professional development. Additionally, it would be desirable if applicants have: Sound management skills; Possess high levels of self-motivation; Good interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross government colleagues; Good verbal and written communication skills; A demonstrable knowledge and practical application in the use of material relating to, or associated to, communications data across a breadth of communications methods. Essential Criteria: BTEC Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Enforcement (Criminal Investigation/Investigation) BTEC level 3 Advanced Diploma in Enforcement (Intelligence) BTEC level 4 in Counter Fraud Intelligence Specialist Level 4 Diploma - Accredited Counter-Fraud Manager Level 4 Diploma - Accredited Counter-Fraud Specialist/Officer University of Portsmouth CFPAB Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist University of Northumbria CFPAB Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist University of Portsmouth CFPAB Accredited Counter Fraud (Intelligence) Specialist (RIS) University of Northumbria CFPAB Accredited Counter Fraud (Intelligence) Specialist (RIS) PIP2 qualification, where candidates have completed the HMRC FIS/RIS associated Foundation training programme (see OSAN 375), and passed the relevant training assessment period. Current PIP2 Status - You must hold a current and active PIP2 (Investigator) accreditation issued by a recognised UK law enforcement body (e.g. the College of Policing or NCA). If your accreditation is inactive, it must not have lapsed more than 24 months prior to your application, and you must be able to demonstrate relevant operational experience in managing or conducting serious and complex investigations. Successful candidates with PIP2 status, will still be required to complete HMRC's core learning programme and achieve Authorised Officer status through further classroom and practical training which will involve regular travel. Additionally, applicants must have: Experience and knowledge of progressing an investigation by analysing multiple sources of data to come to an informed decision. Additional Information - PIP2 PIP2 Applicants applying from other Government departments must be willing to attend and pass the Accelerated Pathway Training course to obtain the Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist qualification. The Accelerated Pathway is an intensive 4-week residential training course. Prior to the course, you will be given a workbook and guided learning. The course involves a day-one test and an assessed final exercise (FINEX). The Accelerated Pathway is a pass/fail programme. Where an individual does not successfully complete the pathway, HMRC will explore appropriate alternative options, which may include alternative duties or consideration under probation arrangements, depending on individual circumstances. Additional Security Information This role requires the successful candidates to hold or be willing to hold Developed vetting (DV) Clearance and enhanced checks. CODE have a support network that can offer assistance to colleagues throughout the DV process. CODE understands the experience of obtaining DV clearance affects individuals differently with the process being in depth and intrusive. The network consists of CODE DV cleared volunteers who will be able to guide you through the process and systems and look to alleviate any concerns. Psychological Resilience Assessment Successful applicants must be prepared to undertake a Psychological Resilience Assessment, consisting of an online personality and cognitive ability psychometric test and a face-to-face psychological interview with a qualified psychological practitioner. These are an integral aspect of the assessment process and are designed to ascertain suitability and assess psychological resilience to meet the requirements of this demanding role. If successful in being appointed, you will be required to attend and engage fully in annual psychological well-being and resilience support. Training Authorised Officer Course is required. All appointments will be subject to the successful completion of a pass or fail six-month training assessment period (TAP). FIS CODE (Sensitive Collection) will invest in you by providing a bespoke Fundamentals training course consisting of a mixture of online and classroom-based training that will take place in London, Manchester and Kent with the remaining time spent training in post with an allocated mentor. This training is unique to SC and will be supported by experienced managers . click apply for full job details

Business Change Analyst: £43,083 Business Change Manager: £53,000 Senior Business Change Manager: £68,745 All roles attract a Concessionary Payment of £2,758 to £3,144, depending on role. Flexible working: We support part-time working of at least 30 hours per week, compressed hours and job shares and flexible start and finish times. Working from home arrangements will be considered where possible and agreed in line with both personal circumstances and business needs. Due to the sensitive nature of these roles, opportunities to work from home are limited. GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber, and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity, and partnerships to identify, analyse and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber-attacks, and espionage. At GCHQ, you'll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative Business Change team delivering a wide range of transformation initiatives across the organisation - from technology implementation and structural reorganisation to cultural change and operating model redesign. At the heart of this work, the role involves helping teams understand not just what is changing, but why - and what it will take to make it successful. Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you'll bring a people-focused perspective to ensure that new systems, structures, and ways of working are understood, adopted, and deliver their intended benefits. The scope of your role will reflect your level of experience. You might be building your capability by supporting elements of a larger programme, delivering smaller scale change, or already leading complex initiatives and advising on the best way forward. At the most senior level, you'll operate as a trusted partner to the business, shaping how change is approached, influencing senior stakeholders, and guiding the organisation through its most challenging transformation. Across all levels, variety is a constant. You'll move between different types of change, teams, and priorities, often at pace, requiring you to adapt your approach and apply the right tools and techniques for each situation. It's about understanding context, people, and outcomes, and responding accordingly. So, what about you? You'll bring experience of delivering business change in a professional environment, along with the judgement to know that no two initiatives are ever quite the same. You're comfortable adapting your approach to suit the context, the people involved, and the outcomes you're trying to achieve. You may be building your experience by contributing to change delivery, or owning smaller initiatives, or already leading complex programmes and advising stakeholders at scale. At the most senior level, you'll be confident influencing decision-making and shaping how change is approached across an organisation. What matters most is how you work. You collaborate naturally, communicate clearly, and build effective relationships across teams. You're curious about different ways of delivering change, open to learning from others, and willing to share your own experience. You're also comfortable working in an environment where priorities can shift, adapting quickly and staying focused on what will deliver the greatest impact. You'll also hold, or be willing to work towards, a recognised Business Change qualification such as APMG or Prosci, with experience across areas such as technology, organisational design, culture, or operating model change. Beyond the role itself, you'll share our values of integrity and respect, along with a collaborative and creative approach, and be motivated by the opportunity to use your expertise to make a positive difference to the UK. At GCHQ diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website . To find out more and apply, please visit our website by clicking APPLY NOW. To be eligible to apply, you must be a British Citizen. If you hold dual nationality, of which one component is British, you will nonetheless be considered. Candidates must normally have been resident in the UK for seven out of the last ten years. This is particularly important if you were born outside the UK. You can apply at the age of 17; however, if successful, you will not be offered a start date before your 18th birthday. There is no upper age limit. Full eligibility details can be found on our website .

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

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

About the job Job summary The Deputy Director, Head of AI Assurance will lead HMRC's approach to assuring the responsible, safe and effective deployment of AI across the organisation. The role will provide strategic leadership for the AI assurance function within the Chief AI Office (CAIO), ensuring that AI activity across HMRC is aligned to organisational priorities, meets clear governance and assurance expectations, and can progress at pace within appropriate guardrails. The post holder will not replace existing specialist functions such as data protection, cyber security, legal, commercial, architecture, risk or ethics. Instead, they will act as the senior alignment point for AI assurance, bringing together the right expertise at the right point in the lifecycle and ensuring that teams receive clear, proportionate and practical assurance advice. Job description Lead the development and operation of HMRC's AI assurance approach, ensuring that central, local and federated AI activity meets a consistent assurance bar. Establish clear assurance routes for AI use cases, from early idea through experimentation, deployment, scaling and live service. Provide senior oversight of AI assurance decisions, ensuring that risks, mitigations, dependencies and decisions are recorded, evidenced and traceable. Contribute to development of AI Agents to support delivery of effective assurance across the enterprise. Work with senior colleagues across HMRC to embed proportionate assurance into existing governance, delivery, security, data, commercial and change processes. Lead the AI assurance team, setting priorities, allocating work and ensuring a coherent service to delivery teams and business areas. Ensure assurance activity supports responsible acceleration rather than unnecessary delay, helping teams understand what is required to progress safely. Maintain a single view of material AI assurance issues, risks, themes and decisions, escalating where appropriate to the Chief AI Officer and relevant governance forums. Oversee the development of reusable assurance products, including checklists, evidence packs, decision templates, guidance and playbooks. Build strong working relationships with existing HMRC specialists in security, data protection, data governance, legal, ethics, commercial, architecture, risk and internal audit. Support external confidence in HMRC's use of AI by ensuring transparency, audit readiness and clear evidence of responsible redeployment. Represent HMRC in cross-government AI assurance, governance and professional communities, helping shape emerging standards, frameworks and best practice for responsible AI adoption. Person specification Experience of leading governance, assurance, risk, compliance or delivery functions in a complex organisation, with accountability for delivering effective outcomes in high-profile or sensitive environments. Experience of AI, data science, digital transformation, automation or emerging technology governance, including applying proportionate assurance approaches to innovative and fast-moving technology delivery. Strong ability to interpret complex policy, technical, ethical and risk issues, and translate them into clear, practical guidance that supports safe and effective delivery. Demonstrable ability to build effective relationships across organisational boundaries, influence senior stakeholders, and align diverse interests to achieve pragmatic decisions and outcomes. Excellent judgement and decision-making skills, including the ability to balance pace, innovation, risk, proportionality, regulatory requirements and public trust. Proven leadership and communication skills, including the ability to build and lead high-performing expert teams and to communicate complex issues clearly and succinctly to senior leaders and non-technical audiences. Benefits Alongside your salary of £86,000, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £24,914 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). Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% 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 For full selection process details please see attached Candidate Pack Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. This role has a minimum assignment duration of 3 years. An assignment duration is the period of time a Senior Civil Servant is expected to remain in the same post to enable them to deliver on the agreed key business outcomes. The assignment duration also supports your career through building your depth of expertise. As part of accepting this role you will be agreeing to the expected assignment duration set out above. This will not result in a contractual change to your terms and conditions. Please note this is an expectation only, it is not something which is written into your terms and conditions or indeed which the employing organisation or you are bound by. It will depend on your personal circumstances at a particular time and business needs, for example, would not preclude any absence like family friendly leave. It is nonetheless an important expectation, which is why we ask you to confirm you agree to the assignment duration set out above. Security Successful candidates must undergo a standard (or equivalent) criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window). See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Daniel White Email : Recruitment team Email : Further information Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles. You have the right to complain if you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles. In the first instance, you should raise the matter directly with the department concerned. If you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission . click apply for full job details

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Infrastructure and Network Manager to lead the management, security, and continuous improvement of our IT infrastructure and network services. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive team and play a key role in ensuring reliable, secure, and high-performing technology across the organisation. Main Responsibilities for Infrastructure and Network Manager Roles Managing and maintaining the organisation's IT infrastructure, networks, servers, systems, and cloud services Leading the design, implementation, and support of secure and resilient network solutions Monitoring infrastructure performance, availability, capacity, and security to identify and resolve issues proactively Managing network technologies including LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, firewalls, VPNs, switching, and routing Overseeing infrastructure upgrades, system improvements, installations, and technology change programmes Developing and maintaining IT infrastructure, network, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans Managing suppliers, technology partners, service agreements, and infrastructure-related budgets Ensuring systems and networks comply with information security policies, data protection requirements, and industry best practice Leading the investigation and resolution of complex infrastructure and network incidents Maintaining accurate technical documentation, asset records, configurations, and operational procedures Providing technical leadership, guidance, and support to IT colleagues and wider teams Supporting the development and implementation of IT policies, standards, and service improvement plans Infrastructure and Network Manager Skills and Experience Required Proven experience managing IT infrastructure, networks, and technical services in a complex organisation Strong knowledge of network architecture, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, firewalls, routing, switching, and wireless technologies Experience with server technologies, virtualisation, cloud platforms, backup solutions, and monitoring tools Knowledge of infrastructure security, vulnerability management, access controls, and cyber security principles Experience managing technical projects, suppliers, budgets, and service delivery Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide effective solutions Strong communication, leadership, organisation, and stakeholder management skills Ability to prioritise workloads, manage competing deadlines, and remain calm under pressure Relevant technical qualifications or certifications, such as Microsoft, Cisco, ITIL, or equivalent experience, are desirable Key Benefits of Working in Our IT Team Competitive salary and benefits package Supportive and inclusive working environment Opportunities for professional development, training, and career progression Access to the latest infrastructure, networking, and cloud technologies Life Assurance and pension contributions Employee wellbeing support and other company benefits Working Hours and Location Full-time position Working hours are generally Monday to Friday - 3 days per week on site Some flexibility may be required to support planned maintenance, infrastructure changes, or critical incidents Occasional on-call or out-of-hours support may be required Hybrid or office-based working options may be available, depending on business requirements Some travel to company sites or supplier locations is required Apply Now for Your Next Infrastructure and Network Manager Job If you are an experienced IT infrastructure and network professional with a passion for reliable, secure, and innovative technology services, apply today. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute and succeed.

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.

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.