We have been instructed on a PA Services Manager for Manchester. The hours are 9.30am-5.30pm and they are also offer hybrid working and it is a 12 month contract. Job Description Key Responsibilities Strategic & Operational Leadership Deliver firm-wide strategy and business plans through effective leadership of the PA Services function. Develop and implement commercial and operational plans to ensure a resilient, future-ready service. Ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery aligned to business and client expectations. Maintain a strong understanding of practice group priorities, anticipating challenges and proactively responding. Continuously innovate and improve PA service delivery models. People Leadership & Talent Management Lead, motivate, coach, and develop a high-performing and cohesive PA team. Manage performance robustly in line with HR policies, addressing issues promptly and constructively. Oversee recruitment, induction and integration of new starters within the service. Own the annual review and feedback process, prioritising talent management, retention, and succession. Proactively manage team capacity and workload allocation. Stakeholder Engagement & Client Service Build strong, trusted relationships with key stakeholders across the Firm. Promote effective collaboration, networking, and strong internal client relationships. Advocate correct utilisation of PA Services and constructively challenge non-compliance. Address operational issues swiftly using a solutions-focused, results-driven approach. Change & Continuous Improvement Energetically lead and manage change initiatives within the PA function. Drive a culture of continuous improvement through regular team engagement and feedback. Own preparation and circulation of management information, performance data, and trend analysis. Skills & Experience Proven experience managing a PA, secretarial, or administrative services function within a professional services environment. Strategic and commercially minded leader with the ability to translate strategy into practical delivery. Strong people management capability with a coaching-led leadership style. Highly resilient with the ability to influence, challenge, and lead change. Proactive, autonomous, and confident in driving priorities. Strong analytical skills and commitment to continuous improvement. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal). Professional, objective, and trusted to handle confidential information. Why Join Us? A high-profile leadership role with significant influence across the Firm. Opportunity to shape and modernise PA service delivery. Collaborative, people-focused culture with strong emphasis on development. Hybrid working model offering flexibility and balance. Please let me know if you would be interested.
Apr 01, 2026
Contractor
We have been instructed on a PA Services Manager for Manchester. The hours are 9.30am-5.30pm and they are also offer hybrid working and it is a 12 month contract. Job Description Key Responsibilities Strategic & Operational Leadership Deliver firm-wide strategy and business plans through effective leadership of the PA Services function. Develop and implement commercial and operational plans to ensure a resilient, future-ready service. Ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery aligned to business and client expectations. Maintain a strong understanding of practice group priorities, anticipating challenges and proactively responding. Continuously innovate and improve PA service delivery models. People Leadership & Talent Management Lead, motivate, coach, and develop a high-performing and cohesive PA team. Manage performance robustly in line with HR policies, addressing issues promptly and constructively. Oversee recruitment, induction and integration of new starters within the service. Own the annual review and feedback process, prioritising talent management, retention, and succession. Proactively manage team capacity and workload allocation. Stakeholder Engagement & Client Service Build strong, trusted relationships with key stakeholders across the Firm. Promote effective collaboration, networking, and strong internal client relationships. Advocate correct utilisation of PA Services and constructively challenge non-compliance. Address operational issues swiftly using a solutions-focused, results-driven approach. Change & Continuous Improvement Energetically lead and manage change initiatives within the PA function. Drive a culture of continuous improvement through regular team engagement and feedback. Own preparation and circulation of management information, performance data, and trend analysis. Skills & Experience Proven experience managing a PA, secretarial, or administrative services function within a professional services environment. Strategic and commercially minded leader with the ability to translate strategy into practical delivery. Strong people management capability with a coaching-led leadership style. Highly resilient with the ability to influence, challenge, and lead change. Proactive, autonomous, and confident in driving priorities. Strong analytical skills and commitment to continuous improvement. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal). Professional, objective, and trusted to handle confidential information. Why Join Us? A high-profile leadership role with significant influence across the Firm. Opportunity to shape and modernise PA service delivery. Collaborative, people-focused culture with strong emphasis on development. Hybrid working model offering flexibility and balance. Please let me know if you would be interested.
FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a experienced Product Manager to work for our client and drive the strategic evolution of their API & Connectivity capabilities. This is initially a 12-month contract with strong prospects for extension and will be a hybrid role based in London or York. This opportunity sits at the heart of their enterprise technology transformation, shaping and delivering a unified global integration platform that underpins connectivity across internal systems, partners, distributors, and digital channels. Responsibilities Own the API/Integration platform roadmap in alignment with enterprise architecture, business strategy, and regulatory requirements. Prioritise and sequence API, integration, and connectivity initiatives across internal teams, partners, and markets. Ensure integrity, consistency, and reusability of the global integration platform as multiple initiatives build on shared components. Lead cross-initiative dependency and risk management across squads delivering APIs, services, and integration capabilities. Provide delivery leadership for API & Connectivity initiatives, working closely with engineering, architecture, and Product Owners. Act as the senior product point of contact for connectivity-related matters with underwriting, pricing, claims, digital, partner channels, and technology stakeholders. Ensure all API and integration changes adhere to security, regulatory, data governance, and operational resilience standards. Communicate roadmap, priorities, risks, and progress clearly to senior technical and business stakeholders. About You 5+ years proven experience as a Product Manager or Lead Product Manager for API, integration, or connectivity platforms in regulated industries. Strong understanding of multi-channel distribution, partner integrations, and digital journeys. Demonstrable experience delivering complex integration change across shared platforms or service-based architectures. Strong delivery leadership capabilities, able to manage competing priorities, technical constraints, and distributed delivery teams. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills across business, technical, and partner environments. Comfortable operating with ambiguity, balancing long-term platform vision with short-term delivery needs. Good understanding of security, data privacy, regulatory requirements, and operational risk in financial services. About Us We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading graduate employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2,500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth and is firmly established as an award-winning employer listed on the FTSE4Good Index. Diversity and Inclusion FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. Why join us Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your FDM career Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad Opportunities to re-skill and build non-linear career pathways Annual leave and workplace pension
Apr 01, 2026
Contractor
FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a experienced Product Manager to work for our client and drive the strategic evolution of their API & Connectivity capabilities. This is initially a 12-month contract with strong prospects for extension and will be a hybrid role based in London or York. This opportunity sits at the heart of their enterprise technology transformation, shaping and delivering a unified global integration platform that underpins connectivity across internal systems, partners, distributors, and digital channels. Responsibilities Own the API/Integration platform roadmap in alignment with enterprise architecture, business strategy, and regulatory requirements. Prioritise and sequence API, integration, and connectivity initiatives across internal teams, partners, and markets. Ensure integrity, consistency, and reusability of the global integration platform as multiple initiatives build on shared components. Lead cross-initiative dependency and risk management across squads delivering APIs, services, and integration capabilities. Provide delivery leadership for API & Connectivity initiatives, working closely with engineering, architecture, and Product Owners. Act as the senior product point of contact for connectivity-related matters with underwriting, pricing, claims, digital, partner channels, and technology stakeholders. Ensure all API and integration changes adhere to security, regulatory, data governance, and operational resilience standards. Communicate roadmap, priorities, risks, and progress clearly to senior technical and business stakeholders. About You 5+ years proven experience as a Product Manager or Lead Product Manager for API, integration, or connectivity platforms in regulated industries. Strong understanding of multi-channel distribution, partner integrations, and digital journeys. Demonstrable experience delivering complex integration change across shared platforms or service-based architectures. Strong delivery leadership capabilities, able to manage competing priorities, technical constraints, and distributed delivery teams. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills across business, technical, and partner environments. Comfortable operating with ambiguity, balancing long-term platform vision with short-term delivery needs. Good understanding of security, data privacy, regulatory requirements, and operational risk in financial services. About Us We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading graduate employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2,500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth and is firmly established as an award-winning employer listed on the FTSE4Good Index. Diversity and Inclusion FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. Why join us Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your FDM career Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad Opportunities to re-skill and build non-linear career pathways Annual leave and workplace pension
Business Analyst - Energy & ERP Transformation Position Description CGI partners with leading organisations to deliver complex, high-impact change that shapes how industries operate. As a Business Analyst within our Energy practice, you will sit at the heart of large-scale integration and modernisation programmes, helping a major energy client translate strategic objectives into clear, deliverable outcomes. Working across ERP, Operations and HSE systems, and Digital & Analytics initiatives, you will ensure solutions are rooted in real business processes and can be safely adopted in production-critical and safety-regulated environments. At CGI, you are trusted to take ownership, encouraged to bring fresh thinking to complex challenges, and supported by a collaborative network of experts as you grow your career. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. This role is based in Aberdeen, working in a hybrid model with regular on-site presence (typically weekly and as required for business workshops). Your future duties and responsibilities In this role, you will work closely with business stakeholders, project managers, architects and delivery teams to understand, shape and document business needs across finance, supply chain, operations and reporting. You will play a key role in ensuring that change is clearly defined, traceable, and aligned to both business objectives and regulatory or safety constraints. You will support delivery across both stage-gate and Agile environments, applying structured analysis techniques while adapting to the needs of complex integration and modernisation programmes. Through strong facilitation and clear communication, you will help ensure solutions are understood, validated, and successfully adopted into live operation. Key responsibilities • Discover & Elicit business, functional and non-functional requirements through interviews, workshops and analysis • Map & Analyse as-is and to-be processes, data flows and gaps across ERP, HSE and operational systems • Specify & Validate user stories, use cases and acceptance criteria to support backlog refinement and testing • Trace & Support delivery from requirement through design, build, test and deployment, including UAT • Facilitate & Communicate effectively between business and technology teams, driving clarity and decisions • Support & Enable change adoption, ensuring processes and controls are understood in safety-critical contexts Required qualifications to be successful in this role To succeed, you will bring strong experience as a Business Analyst on technology-enabled change programmes, with the confidence to operate in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. You will be comfortable taking ownership of analysis activities while working collaboratively to deliver sustainable business outcomes. Essential qualifications • Extensive experience gathering and documenting business requirements on medium-to-large IT programmes • Strong capability in process mapping (e.g. BPMN or equivalent) and gap analysis • Proven experience facilitating stakeholder workshops and working across business and IT teams • Demonstrable successful experience working as a Business Analyst, ideally on integration or consolidation programmes • Ability to work on-site in Aberdeen 2-3 days per week and as required for workshops Desirable qualifications • BCS Business Analysis Diploma or equivalent • Agile Business Analysis certification • Experience within the energy or oil & gas sector • Domain experience aligned to ERP, HSE/operations, or data and reporting initiatives Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Business Analyst - Energy & ERP Transformation Position Description CGI partners with leading organisations to deliver complex, high-impact change that shapes how industries operate. As a Business Analyst within our Energy practice, you will sit at the heart of large-scale integration and modernisation programmes, helping a major energy client translate strategic objectives into clear, deliverable outcomes. Working across ERP, Operations and HSE systems, and Digital & Analytics initiatives, you will ensure solutions are rooted in real business processes and can be safely adopted in production-critical and safety-regulated environments. At CGI, you are trusted to take ownership, encouraged to bring fresh thinking to complex challenges, and supported by a collaborative network of experts as you grow your career. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. This role is based in Aberdeen, working in a hybrid model with regular on-site presence (typically weekly and as required for business workshops). Your future duties and responsibilities In this role, you will work closely with business stakeholders, project managers, architects and delivery teams to understand, shape and document business needs across finance, supply chain, operations and reporting. You will play a key role in ensuring that change is clearly defined, traceable, and aligned to both business objectives and regulatory or safety constraints. You will support delivery across both stage-gate and Agile environments, applying structured analysis techniques while adapting to the needs of complex integration and modernisation programmes. Through strong facilitation and clear communication, you will help ensure solutions are understood, validated, and successfully adopted into live operation. Key responsibilities • Discover & Elicit business, functional and non-functional requirements through interviews, workshops and analysis • Map & Analyse as-is and to-be processes, data flows and gaps across ERP, HSE and operational systems • Specify & Validate user stories, use cases and acceptance criteria to support backlog refinement and testing • Trace & Support delivery from requirement through design, build, test and deployment, including UAT • Facilitate & Communicate effectively between business and technology teams, driving clarity and decisions • Support & Enable change adoption, ensuring processes and controls are understood in safety-critical contexts Required qualifications to be successful in this role To succeed, you will bring strong experience as a Business Analyst on technology-enabled change programmes, with the confidence to operate in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. You will be comfortable taking ownership of analysis activities while working collaboratively to deliver sustainable business outcomes. Essential qualifications • Extensive experience gathering and documenting business requirements on medium-to-large IT programmes • Strong capability in process mapping (e.g. BPMN or equivalent) and gap analysis • Proven experience facilitating stakeholder workshops and working across business and IT teams • Demonstrable successful experience working as a Business Analyst, ideally on integration or consolidation programmes • Ability to work on-site in Aberdeen 2-3 days per week and as required for workshops Desirable qualifications • BCS Business Analysis Diploma or equivalent • Agile Business Analysis certification • Experience within the energy or oil & gas sector • Domain experience aligned to ERP, HSE/operations, or data and reporting initiatives Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Location Bristol, London, Manchester About the job Job summary The Government Digital Service (GDS) is the digital centre of government. We are responsible for setting, leading and delivering the vision for a modern digital government. Our priorities are to drive a modern digital government, by: joining up public sector services harnessing the power of AI for the public good strengthening and extending our digital and data public infrastructure elevating leadership and investing in talent funding for outcomes and procuring for growth and innovation committing to transparency and driving accountability We are home to the Incubator for Artificial Intelligence (I.AI), the world-leading GOV.UK and at the forefront of coordinating the UK's geospatial strategy and activity. We lead the Government Digital and Data function and champion the work of digital teams across government. We're part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and employ more than 1,000 people all over the UK, with hubs in Manchester, London and Bristol. The Government Digital Service is where talent translates into impact. From your first day, you'll be working with some of the world's most highly-skilled digital professionals, all contributing their knowledge to make change on a national scale. Join us for rewarding work that makes a difference across the UK. You'll solve some of the nation's highest-priority digital challenges, helping millions of people access services they need Sometimes described as the most strategic programme in government, GOV.UK One Login represents a once in a career opportunity to work on a software product that will be used by the majority of the people living in the UK. It's a fast paced, dynamic and challenging environment that is sure to offer you career satisfaction as well as a chance to develop and enhance your skills. GOV.UK One Login is being designed and built for the many, not the few. It will unite services across government, revolutionising the way government departments interact digitally with users. One Login will deliver an accessible and essential function that will change lives and help millions. If this sounds like the next role for you on your career journey then we'd love to hear from you. Find out more at the GDS Blog . Job description Site Reliability Engineers in One Login develop infrastructure and support application teams. This involves working with a diverse range of other technologists and non-technical stakeholders so communication and empathy are as important as technical capability. As a Site Reliability Engineer you'll be part of one of our multidisciplinary service teams working with and supporting front-end and back-end developers, delivery and product managers, tech writers and architects build and maintain resilient, highly available and secure systems to meet the needs of our users take responsibility for solving complex and interesting problems create infrastructure as code to ensure our infrastructure and deployment pipelines are reusable, repeatable and reliable ensure our systems are appropriately monitored and instrumented to enable our teams to identify and respond to operational issues quickly and effectively build CI/CD pipelines to enable our developers to get their code into production as quickly and safely as possible act as a digital ambassador, sharing experiences through public speaking and blog posts participate in our in-hours 2nd line and out-of-hours support rotas to gain empathy for users and awareness of operational concerns share knowledge of tools and practices with your wider team and peers to drive consistency and maintain our high engineering standards Person specification We're interested in people who have: a high level of proficiency in at least one programming language (we use Java, Typescript, and Python), modern development standards, awareness of development process optimisation and strong Git skills a working knowledge of Agile best practices, the benefits of focussing on user needs and have used quantitative and qualitative data about users to turn user focus into outcomes a deep understanding of Linux operating system internals and are comfortable working with Linux virtual machines or containers, including the ability to identify, locate and fix service faults, capacity management and availability strategies strong experience of supporting large production services with infrastructure technologies including databases, web servers, DNS, CDNs, reverse proxies, message queues and load balancers. Systems design experience, working with well understood technology and identifying appropriate patterns. Have established design patterns and iterated them extensive experience of building and maintaining services in the cloud (preferably AWS), creating infrastructure as code using Terraform and CloudFormation, and using container orchestration systems like Kubernetes or ECS or serverless application design with AWS Lambda. knowledge of setting up pipelines in a CI/CD tool like Github Actions or AWS Codepipeline, and will have built and tested simple interfaces between systems and worked on more complex integrations as part of a wider team a good understanding of information security principles and how to keep large operational services secure.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Location Bristol, London, Manchester About the job Job summary The Government Digital Service (GDS) is the digital centre of government. We are responsible for setting, leading and delivering the vision for a modern digital government. Our priorities are to drive a modern digital government, by: joining up public sector services harnessing the power of AI for the public good strengthening and extending our digital and data public infrastructure elevating leadership and investing in talent funding for outcomes and procuring for growth and innovation committing to transparency and driving accountability We are home to the Incubator for Artificial Intelligence (I.AI), the world-leading GOV.UK and at the forefront of coordinating the UK's geospatial strategy and activity. We lead the Government Digital and Data function and champion the work of digital teams across government. We're part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and employ more than 1,000 people all over the UK, with hubs in Manchester, London and Bristol. The Government Digital Service is where talent translates into impact. From your first day, you'll be working with some of the world's most highly-skilled digital professionals, all contributing their knowledge to make change on a national scale. Join us for rewarding work that makes a difference across the UK. You'll solve some of the nation's highest-priority digital challenges, helping millions of people access services they need Sometimes described as the most strategic programme in government, GOV.UK One Login represents a once in a career opportunity to work on a software product that will be used by the majority of the people living in the UK. It's a fast paced, dynamic and challenging environment that is sure to offer you career satisfaction as well as a chance to develop and enhance your skills. GOV.UK One Login is being designed and built for the many, not the few. It will unite services across government, revolutionising the way government departments interact digitally with users. One Login will deliver an accessible and essential function that will change lives and help millions. If this sounds like the next role for you on your career journey then we'd love to hear from you. Find out more at the GDS Blog . Job description Site Reliability Engineers in One Login develop infrastructure and support application teams. This involves working with a diverse range of other technologists and non-technical stakeholders so communication and empathy are as important as technical capability. As a Site Reliability Engineer you'll be part of one of our multidisciplinary service teams working with and supporting front-end and back-end developers, delivery and product managers, tech writers and architects build and maintain resilient, highly available and secure systems to meet the needs of our users take responsibility for solving complex and interesting problems create infrastructure as code to ensure our infrastructure and deployment pipelines are reusable, repeatable and reliable ensure our systems are appropriately monitored and instrumented to enable our teams to identify and respond to operational issues quickly and effectively build CI/CD pipelines to enable our developers to get their code into production as quickly and safely as possible act as a digital ambassador, sharing experiences through public speaking and blog posts participate in our in-hours 2nd line and out-of-hours support rotas to gain empathy for users and awareness of operational concerns share knowledge of tools and practices with your wider team and peers to drive consistency and maintain our high engineering standards Person specification We're interested in people who have: a high level of proficiency in at least one programming language (we use Java, Typescript, and Python), modern development standards, awareness of development process optimisation and strong Git skills a working knowledge of Agile best practices, the benefits of focussing on user needs and have used quantitative and qualitative data about users to turn user focus into outcomes a deep understanding of Linux operating system internals and are comfortable working with Linux virtual machines or containers, including the ability to identify, locate and fix service faults, capacity management and availability strategies strong experience of supporting large production services with infrastructure technologies including databases, web servers, DNS, CDNs, reverse proxies, message queues and load balancers. Systems design experience, working with well understood technology and identifying appropriate patterns. Have established design patterns and iterated them extensive experience of building and maintaining services in the cloud (preferably AWS), creating infrastructure as code using Terraform and CloudFormation, and using container orchestration systems like Kubernetes or ECS or serverless application design with AWS Lambda. knowledge of setting up pipelines in a CI/CD tool like Github Actions or AWS Codepipeline, and will have built and tested simple interfaces between systems and worked on more complex integrations as part of a wider team a good understanding of information security principles and how to keep large operational services secure.
About the role The Site Reliability Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring that our AI-driven, cloud-native platform is reliable, observable, secure, and able to scale with the organisation's growth. As we adopt intelligent agents, autonomous workflows, and increasingly complex distributed systems, the SRE ensures that resilience, performance, and operational excellence are built into everything we deliver. By partnering closely with Engineers, Architects, and the Engineering Manager, the SRE defines the patterns, tooling, and automation that enable fast, safe, and repeatable deployments. This role safeguards our production environment, drives continuous improvement across CI/CD and observability, and establishes the reliability practices that empower autonomous squads to move quickly without compromising stability. The SRE is essential to maintaining customer trust, supporting AI-first innovation, and ensuring our platform remains robust, secure, and highly available at scale. In this position you will ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our engineering systems. Working closely with the Engineering Manager and Head of Engineering, the SRE will identify priorities to remove friction from engineering teams, streamline processes, and enhance operational excellence. This role combines software engineering principles with systems administration to deliver robust, automated, cost-effective, and secure-by-design solutions. Key Responsibilities Reliability, Performance & Security: Design and implement strategies to improve system reliability, availability, and security. Ensure all solutions follow secure-by-design principles, incorporating cybersecurity best practices from inception through deployment. Conduct regular security reviews and collaborate with security teams to address vulnerabilities. CI/CD Management: Own and optimise Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment pipelines. Embed security checks (e.g., static analysis, dependency scanning) into CI/CD workflows. Ensure secure, efficient, and automated deployment processes across environments. Monitoring & Observability: Implement and maintain monitoring solutions for infrastructure and applications. Develop dashboards and alerting systems to ensure proactive incident and security event management. Evaluate and integrate new observability tools as needed. Automation & Tooling: Automate repetitive tasks to improve efficiency and reduce human error. Build and maintain internal tools that support engineering productivity and security compliance. Champion Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using tools like Terraform or ARM templates. Cloud Infrastructure Management: Manage and optimise services across AWS and Azure environments. Ensure scalability, resilience, and security of service-based architectures. Implement cost management strategies to optimise cloud spend without compromising performance or security. Incident Response & Root Cause Analysis: Lead incident response efforts, including security incidents, and conduct post-mortem reviews. Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and preventive measures. Skills & experience Proven experience in AWS and Azure cloud environments. Strong background in CI/CD tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Pipelines, GitHub Actions, Jenkins). Expertise in monitoring and observability platforms (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog). Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell). Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). Solid understanding of networking, security, and cost optimisation in cloud environments. Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, secure coding practices, and compliance frameworks. A problem-solver with a proactive mindset. Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments. Strong communicator who can bridge gaps between operations, development, and security teams. Passionate about automation, scalability, cost efficiency, and security. Benefits & culture Part of the Zellis Group, Moorepay is a team of over 500 friendly professionals across four offices in Swinton (Manchester), Sheffield, Birmingham and Kochi (India). We're passionate about making Moorepay a fantastic place to work for every single one of our colleagues. The average length of service at Moorepay is 12 years, which speaks for itself. To help make Moorepay such a great place to work, we focus on three things in our company culture: mental health support, maintaining a healthy work/life balance, and equal opportunities and inclusion for all. Here's what you'll gain if you join our team: A career packed with opportunity, in a stable and growing company. A comprehensive programme of learning and development. Competitive base salary. 25 days annual leave, with the opportunity to buy more. You'll even get your birthday off as well! Private medical insurance. Life assurance 4x salary. Enhanced pension with up to 8.5% employer contributions. A huge range of additional flexible benefits across financial & personal wellbeing, lifestyle & leisure.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
About the role The Site Reliability Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring that our AI-driven, cloud-native platform is reliable, observable, secure, and able to scale with the organisation's growth. As we adopt intelligent agents, autonomous workflows, and increasingly complex distributed systems, the SRE ensures that resilience, performance, and operational excellence are built into everything we deliver. By partnering closely with Engineers, Architects, and the Engineering Manager, the SRE defines the patterns, tooling, and automation that enable fast, safe, and repeatable deployments. This role safeguards our production environment, drives continuous improvement across CI/CD and observability, and establishes the reliability practices that empower autonomous squads to move quickly without compromising stability. The SRE is essential to maintaining customer trust, supporting AI-first innovation, and ensuring our platform remains robust, secure, and highly available at scale. In this position you will ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our engineering systems. Working closely with the Engineering Manager and Head of Engineering, the SRE will identify priorities to remove friction from engineering teams, streamline processes, and enhance operational excellence. This role combines software engineering principles with systems administration to deliver robust, automated, cost-effective, and secure-by-design solutions. Key Responsibilities Reliability, Performance & Security: Design and implement strategies to improve system reliability, availability, and security. Ensure all solutions follow secure-by-design principles, incorporating cybersecurity best practices from inception through deployment. Conduct regular security reviews and collaborate with security teams to address vulnerabilities. CI/CD Management: Own and optimise Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment pipelines. Embed security checks (e.g., static analysis, dependency scanning) into CI/CD workflows. Ensure secure, efficient, and automated deployment processes across environments. Monitoring & Observability: Implement and maintain monitoring solutions for infrastructure and applications. Develop dashboards and alerting systems to ensure proactive incident and security event management. Evaluate and integrate new observability tools as needed. Automation & Tooling: Automate repetitive tasks to improve efficiency and reduce human error. Build and maintain internal tools that support engineering productivity and security compliance. Champion Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using tools like Terraform or ARM templates. Cloud Infrastructure Management: Manage and optimise services across AWS and Azure environments. Ensure scalability, resilience, and security of service-based architectures. Implement cost management strategies to optimise cloud spend without compromising performance or security. Incident Response & Root Cause Analysis: Lead incident response efforts, including security incidents, and conduct post-mortem reviews. Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and preventive measures. Skills & experience Proven experience in AWS and Azure cloud environments. Strong background in CI/CD tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Pipelines, GitHub Actions, Jenkins). Expertise in monitoring and observability platforms (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog). Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell). Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). Solid understanding of networking, security, and cost optimisation in cloud environments. Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, secure coding practices, and compliance frameworks. A problem-solver with a proactive mindset. Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments. Strong communicator who can bridge gaps between operations, development, and security teams. Passionate about automation, scalability, cost efficiency, and security. Benefits & culture Part of the Zellis Group, Moorepay is a team of over 500 friendly professionals across four offices in Swinton (Manchester), Sheffield, Birmingham and Kochi (India). We're passionate about making Moorepay a fantastic place to work for every single one of our colleagues. The average length of service at Moorepay is 12 years, which speaks for itself. To help make Moorepay such a great place to work, we focus on three things in our company culture: mental health support, maintaining a healthy work/life balance, and equal opportunities and inclusion for all. Here's what you'll gain if you join our team: A career packed with opportunity, in a stable and growing company. A comprehensive programme of learning and development. Competitive base salary. 25 days annual leave, with the opportunity to buy more. You'll even get your birthday off as well! Private medical insurance. Life assurance 4x salary. Enhanced pension with up to 8.5% employer contributions. A huge range of additional flexible benefits across financial & personal wellbeing, lifestyle & leisure.
Backup and Recovery Engineer Pay up to £52,442 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for an outstanding Backup and Recovery Engineer to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital, to assist in the design of Infrastructure services in collaboration with Architecture and Engineering principles. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Hands on experience in Implementation, Migration, Operations and Support of Backup applications. Demonstrable use of Rubrik backup solutions across multi-cloud (AWS, Azure, OCI GCP) and on-premises infrastructure and experience of Integration of Rubrik with external platforms (e.g. ServiceNow, Splunk, vSphere, Azure AD) using REST APIs and automation tools (Ansible) Proven ability of managing Cloud compute, storage, and configurations, ensuring solutions are repeatable, scalable, resilient, and highly available Experience and knowledge of service management frameworks (ITIL - Incident, Problem, Change and SLAs). Demonstrable experience of producing and rapidly delivering minimum viable solutions, results focused with ability to prioritize the most impactful work. Working experience of regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, DORA and their organizational impact. Support audit and regulatory compliance efforts related to data protection. You and your role A day as a Backup and Recovery Engineer is all about keeping the organisation's data safe and recoverable, whether it lives in the cloud or on prem. You'll spend your time making sure backup systems are running smoothly, spotting issues before they become problems and jumping in to fix things fast when they do. You'll work closely with Architects, SREs, Delivery Managers and Product Managers, so there's plenty of collaboration as you help shape and run the backup services everyone relies on. Some days you'll be involved in designing or improving how we back things up across public cloud and traditional infrastructure. Other days are more hands on, checking alerts, dealing with backup failures, looking into suspicious activity or helping colleagues understand how the systems work. When major incidents happen, you take the lead in getting everything back to a healthy state, working with security teams if there's anything unusual going on, like potential ransomware or unauthorised access. You'll move between Linux and Windows environments depending on what needs doing. Overall, it's a mix of problem solving, teamwork, technical know how and keeping the department's data safe and recoverable every single day. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is more convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £ 52,442 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% , worth over £12,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexitime. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Backup and Recovery Engineer Pay up to £52,442 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for an outstanding Backup and Recovery Engineer to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital, to assist in the design of Infrastructure services in collaboration with Architecture and Engineering principles. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Hands on experience in Implementation, Migration, Operations and Support of Backup applications. Demonstrable use of Rubrik backup solutions across multi-cloud (AWS, Azure, OCI GCP) and on-premises infrastructure and experience of Integration of Rubrik with external platforms (e.g. ServiceNow, Splunk, vSphere, Azure AD) using REST APIs and automation tools (Ansible) Proven ability of managing Cloud compute, storage, and configurations, ensuring solutions are repeatable, scalable, resilient, and highly available Experience and knowledge of service management frameworks (ITIL - Incident, Problem, Change and SLAs). Demonstrable experience of producing and rapidly delivering minimum viable solutions, results focused with ability to prioritize the most impactful work. Working experience of regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, DORA and their organizational impact. Support audit and regulatory compliance efforts related to data protection. You and your role A day as a Backup and Recovery Engineer is all about keeping the organisation's data safe and recoverable, whether it lives in the cloud or on prem. You'll spend your time making sure backup systems are running smoothly, spotting issues before they become problems and jumping in to fix things fast when they do. You'll work closely with Architects, SREs, Delivery Managers and Product Managers, so there's plenty of collaboration as you help shape and run the backup services everyone relies on. Some days you'll be involved in designing or improving how we back things up across public cloud and traditional infrastructure. Other days are more hands on, checking alerts, dealing with backup failures, looking into suspicious activity or helping colleagues understand how the systems work. When major incidents happen, you take the lead in getting everything back to a healthy state, working with security teams if there's anything unusual going on, like potential ransomware or unauthorised access. You'll move between Linux and Windows environments depending on what needs doing. Overall, it's a mix of problem solving, teamwork, technical know how and keeping the department's data safe and recoverable every single day. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is more convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £ 52,442 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% , worth over £12,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexitime. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
Backup and Recovery Engineer Pay up to £52,442 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for an outstanding Backup and Recovery Engineer to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital, to assist in the design of Infrastructure services in collaboration with Architecture and Engineering principles. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Hands on experience in Implementation, Migration, Operations and Support of Backup applications. Demonstrable use of Rubrik backup solutions across multi-cloud (AWS, Azure, OCI GCP) and on-premises infrastructure and experience of Integration of Rubrik with external platforms (e.g. ServiceNow, Splunk, vSphere, Azure AD) using REST APIs and automation tools (Ansible) Proven ability of managing Cloud compute, storage, and configurations, ensuring solutions are repeatable, scalable, resilient, and highly available Experience and knowledge of service management frameworks (ITIL - Incident, Problem, Change and SLAs). Demonstrable experience of producing and rapidly delivering minimum viable solutions, results focused with ability to prioritize the most impactful work. Working experience of regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, DORA and their organizational impact. Support audit and regulatory compliance efforts related to data protection. You and your role A day as a Backup and Recovery Engineer is all about keeping the organisation's data safe and recoverable, whether it lives in the cloud or on prem. You'll spend your time making sure backup systems are running smoothly, spotting issues before they become problems and jumping in to fix things fast when they do. You'll work closely with Architects, SREs, Delivery Managers and Product Managers, so there's plenty of collaboration as you help shape and run the backup services everyone relies on. Some days you'll be involved in designing or improving how we back things up across public cloud and traditional infrastructure. Other days are more hands on, checking alerts, dealing with backup failures, looking into suspicious activity or helping colleagues understand how the systems work. When major incidents happen, you take the lead in getting everything back to a healthy state, working with security teams if there's anything unusual going on, like potential ransomware or unauthorised access. You'll move between Linux and Windows environments depending on what needs doing. Overall, it's a mix of problem solving, teamwork, technical know how and keeping the department's data safe and recoverable every single day. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is more convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £ 52,442 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% , worth over £12,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexitime. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Backup and Recovery Engineer Pay up to £52,442 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for an outstanding Backup and Recovery Engineer to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital, to assist in the design of Infrastructure services in collaboration with Architecture and Engineering principles. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Hands on experience in Implementation, Migration, Operations and Support of Backup applications. Demonstrable use of Rubrik backup solutions across multi-cloud (AWS, Azure, OCI GCP) and on-premises infrastructure and experience of Integration of Rubrik with external platforms (e.g. ServiceNow, Splunk, vSphere, Azure AD) using REST APIs and automation tools (Ansible) Proven ability of managing Cloud compute, storage, and configurations, ensuring solutions are repeatable, scalable, resilient, and highly available Experience and knowledge of service management frameworks (ITIL - Incident, Problem, Change and SLAs). Demonstrable experience of producing and rapidly delivering minimum viable solutions, results focused with ability to prioritize the most impactful work. Working experience of regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, DORA and their organizational impact. Support audit and regulatory compliance efforts related to data protection. You and your role A day as a Backup and Recovery Engineer is all about keeping the organisation's data safe and recoverable, whether it lives in the cloud or on prem. You'll spend your time making sure backup systems are running smoothly, spotting issues before they become problems and jumping in to fix things fast when they do. You'll work closely with Architects, SREs, Delivery Managers and Product Managers, so there's plenty of collaboration as you help shape and run the backup services everyone relies on. Some days you'll be involved in designing or improving how we back things up across public cloud and traditional infrastructure. Other days are more hands on, checking alerts, dealing with backup failures, looking into suspicious activity or helping colleagues understand how the systems work. When major incidents happen, you take the lead in getting everything back to a healthy state, working with security teams if there's anything unusual going on, like potential ransomware or unauthorised access. You'll move between Linux and Windows environments depending on what needs doing. Overall, it's a mix of problem solving, teamwork, technical know how and keeping the department's data safe and recoverable every single day. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is more convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £ 52,442 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% , worth over £12,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexitime. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
Backup and Recovery Engineer Pay up to £52,442 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for an outstanding Backup and Recovery Engineer to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital, to assist in the design of Infrastructure services in collaboration with Architecture and Engineering principles. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Hands on experience in Implementation, Migration, Operations and Support of Backup applications. Demonstrable use of Rubrik backup solutions across multi-cloud (AWS, Azure, OCI GCP) and on-premises infrastructure and experience of Integration of Rubrik with external platforms (e.g. ServiceNow, Splunk, vSphere, Azure AD) using REST APIs and automation tools (Ansible) Proven ability of managing Cloud compute, storage, and configurations, ensuring solutions are repeatable, scalable, resilient, and highly available Experience and knowledge of service management frameworks (ITIL - Incident, Problem, Change and SLAs). Demonstrable experience of producing and rapidly delivering minimum viable solutions, results focused with ability to prioritize the most impactful work. Working experience of regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, DORA and their organizational impact. Support audit and regulatory compliance efforts related to data protection. You and your role A day as a Backup and Recovery Engineer is all about keeping the organisation's data safe and recoverable, whether it lives in the cloud or on prem. You'll spend your time making sure backup systems are running smoothly, spotting issues before they become problems and jumping in to fix things fast when they do. You'll work closely with Architects, SREs, Delivery Managers and Product Managers, so there's plenty of collaboration as you help shape and run the backup services everyone relies on. Some days you'll be involved in designing or improving how we back things up across public cloud and traditional infrastructure. Other days are more hands on, checking alerts, dealing with backup failures, looking into suspicious activity or helping colleagues understand how the systems work. When major incidents happen, you take the lead in getting everything back to a healthy state, working with security teams if there's anything unusual going on, like potential ransomware or unauthorised access. You'll move between Linux and Windows environments depending on what needs doing. Overall, it's a mix of problem solving, teamwork, technical know how and keeping the department's data safe and recoverable every single day. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is more convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £ 52,442 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% , worth over £12,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexitime. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Backup and Recovery Engineer Pay up to £52,442 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for an outstanding Backup and Recovery Engineer to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital, to assist in the design of Infrastructure services in collaboration with Architecture and Engineering principles. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Hands on experience in Implementation, Migration, Operations and Support of Backup applications. Demonstrable use of Rubrik backup solutions across multi-cloud (AWS, Azure, OCI GCP) and on-premises infrastructure and experience of Integration of Rubrik with external platforms (e.g. ServiceNow, Splunk, vSphere, Azure AD) using REST APIs and automation tools (Ansible) Proven ability of managing Cloud compute, storage, and configurations, ensuring solutions are repeatable, scalable, resilient, and highly available Experience and knowledge of service management frameworks (ITIL - Incident, Problem, Change and SLAs). Demonstrable experience of producing and rapidly delivering minimum viable solutions, results focused with ability to prioritize the most impactful work. Working experience of regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, DORA and their organizational impact. Support audit and regulatory compliance efforts related to data protection. You and your role A day as a Backup and Recovery Engineer is all about keeping the organisation's data safe and recoverable, whether it lives in the cloud or on prem. You'll spend your time making sure backup systems are running smoothly, spotting issues before they become problems and jumping in to fix things fast when they do. You'll work closely with Architects, SREs, Delivery Managers and Product Managers, so there's plenty of collaboration as you help shape and run the backup services everyone relies on. Some days you'll be involved in designing or improving how we back things up across public cloud and traditional infrastructure. Other days are more hands on, checking alerts, dealing with backup failures, looking into suspicious activity or helping colleagues understand how the systems work. When major incidents happen, you take the lead in getting everything back to a healthy state, working with security teams if there's anything unusual going on, like potential ransomware or unauthorised access. You'll move between Linux and Windows environments depending on what needs doing. Overall, it's a mix of problem solving, teamwork, technical know how and keeping the department's data safe and recoverable every single day. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is more convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £ 52,442 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% , worth over £12,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexitime. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
Backup and Recovery Engineer Pay up to £52,442 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for an outstanding Backup and Recovery Engineer to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital, to assist in the design of Infrastructure services in collaboration with Architecture and Engineering principles. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Hands on experience in Implementation, Migration, Operations and Support of Backup applications. Demonstrable use of Rubrik backup solutions across multi-cloud (AWS, Azure, OCI GCP) and on-premises infrastructure and experience of Integration of Rubrik with external platforms (e.g. ServiceNow, Splunk, vSphere, Azure AD) using REST APIs and automation tools (Ansible) Proven ability of managing Cloud compute, storage, and configurations, ensuring solutions are repeatable, scalable, resilient, and highly available Experience and knowledge of service management frameworks (ITIL - Incident, Problem, Change and SLAs). Demonstrable experience of producing and rapidly delivering minimum viable solutions, results focused with ability to prioritize the most impactful work. Working experience of regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, DORA and their organizational impact. Support audit and regulatory compliance efforts related to data protection. You and your role A day as a Backup and Recovery Engineer is all about keeping the organisation's data safe and recoverable, whether it lives in the cloud or on prem. You'll spend your time making sure backup systems are running smoothly, spotting issues before they become problems and jumping in to fix things fast when they do. You'll work closely with Architects, SREs, Delivery Managers and Product Managers, so there's plenty of collaboration as you help shape and run the backup services everyone relies on. Some days you'll be involved in designing or improving how we back things up across public cloud and traditional infrastructure. Other days are more hands on, checking alerts, dealing with backup failures, looking into suspicious activity or helping colleagues understand how the systems work. When major incidents happen, you take the lead in getting everything back to a healthy state, working with security teams if there's anything unusual going on, like potential ransomware or unauthorised access. You'll move between Linux and Windows environments depending on what needs doing. Overall, it's a mix of problem solving, teamwork, technical know how and keeping the department's data safe and recoverable every single day. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is more convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £ 52,442 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% , worth over £12,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexitime. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Backup and Recovery Engineer Pay up to £52,442 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for an outstanding Backup and Recovery Engineer to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital, to assist in the design of Infrastructure services in collaboration with Architecture and Engineering principles. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Hands on experience in Implementation, Migration, Operations and Support of Backup applications. Demonstrable use of Rubrik backup solutions across multi-cloud (AWS, Azure, OCI GCP) and on-premises infrastructure and experience of Integration of Rubrik with external platforms (e.g. ServiceNow, Splunk, vSphere, Azure AD) using REST APIs and automation tools (Ansible) Proven ability of managing Cloud compute, storage, and configurations, ensuring solutions are repeatable, scalable, resilient, and highly available Experience and knowledge of service management frameworks (ITIL - Incident, Problem, Change and SLAs). Demonstrable experience of producing and rapidly delivering minimum viable solutions, results focused with ability to prioritize the most impactful work. Working experience of regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, DORA and their organizational impact. Support audit and regulatory compliance efforts related to data protection. You and your role A day as a Backup and Recovery Engineer is all about keeping the organisation's data safe and recoverable, whether it lives in the cloud or on prem. You'll spend your time making sure backup systems are running smoothly, spotting issues before they become problems and jumping in to fix things fast when they do. You'll work closely with Architects, SREs, Delivery Managers and Product Managers, so there's plenty of collaboration as you help shape and run the backup services everyone relies on. Some days you'll be involved in designing or improving how we back things up across public cloud and traditional infrastructure. Other days are more hands on, checking alerts, dealing with backup failures, looking into suspicious activity or helping colleagues understand how the systems work. When major incidents happen, you take the lead in getting everything back to a healthy state, working with security teams if there's anything unusual going on, like potential ransomware or unauthorised access. You'll move between Linux and Windows environments depending on what needs doing. Overall, it's a mix of problem solving, teamwork, technical know how and keeping the department's data safe and recoverable every single day. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is more convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £ 52,442 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% , worth over £12,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexitime. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
Technical Sales Engineer / Consultant London / WFH to £85k Are you a Technical Sales Engineer with great communication and client facing skills? You could be progressing your career at a successful and growing Cyber Security Risk Management tech company that specialises in solutions for SME's, working on complex and interesting systems at the cutting edge of technology. The company is scaling and enjoying great success. As a Technical Sales Engineer you'll act as the link between the Product Team, Engineering Team and the Client (mostly US based). Responsibilities will include supporting pre-sales engagements, gaining an understanding of client requirements, participating in technical pre-sales discussions and ensuring products meet the client's needs via expectation management. You'll also be the primary source of contact for customers when integrating the company's technology, you'll draft business process flows, specify API queries and assist with onboarding users to proof of concept. This Technical Sales Engineer role will give you the opportunity to be highly influential on the company's success and offers excellent career growth opportunities. Location / WFH: There's a hybrid work from home policy with three days in the London office or at client visits per week, with two days work from home. About you: You have experience as a Solution Consultant or similar position e.g. Pre-Sales Engineer, Implementation Engineer, Product Owner, Technical Project Manager within a SaaS environment You have a good technical understanding of APIs, databases, cloud platforms and can read HTML You're able to create business process diagrams, technical architecture and integration concepts You have experience of managing and developing business relationships You have excellent written and verbal communication skills Ideally you'll also have some SQL skills and experience within insurance or cyber security environments You're degree educated in a STEM discipline What's in it for you: As a Technical Sales Engineer you will earn a competitive salary plus benefits including: Salary to £85k + OTE commission Private Medical Healthcare including Dental and Vision cover Pension Share Option scheme Employee Wellness Programme Summer time hours £2k personalised training budget Apply now to find out more about this Technical Sales Engineer / Consultant opportunity.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Technical Sales Engineer / Consultant London / WFH to £85k Are you a Technical Sales Engineer with great communication and client facing skills? You could be progressing your career at a successful and growing Cyber Security Risk Management tech company that specialises in solutions for SME's, working on complex and interesting systems at the cutting edge of technology. The company is scaling and enjoying great success. As a Technical Sales Engineer you'll act as the link between the Product Team, Engineering Team and the Client (mostly US based). Responsibilities will include supporting pre-sales engagements, gaining an understanding of client requirements, participating in technical pre-sales discussions and ensuring products meet the client's needs via expectation management. You'll also be the primary source of contact for customers when integrating the company's technology, you'll draft business process flows, specify API queries and assist with onboarding users to proof of concept. This Technical Sales Engineer role will give you the opportunity to be highly influential on the company's success and offers excellent career growth opportunities. Location / WFH: There's a hybrid work from home policy with three days in the London office or at client visits per week, with two days work from home. About you: You have experience as a Solution Consultant or similar position e.g. Pre-Sales Engineer, Implementation Engineer, Product Owner, Technical Project Manager within a SaaS environment You have a good technical understanding of APIs, databases, cloud platforms and can read HTML You're able to create business process diagrams, technical architecture and integration concepts You have experience of managing and developing business relationships You have excellent written and verbal communication skills Ideally you'll also have some SQL skills and experience within insurance or cyber security environments You're degree educated in a STEM discipline What's in it for you: As a Technical Sales Engineer you will earn a competitive salary plus benefits including: Salary to £85k + OTE commission Private Medical Healthcare including Dental and Vision cover Pension Share Option scheme Employee Wellness Programme Summer time hours £2k personalised training budget Apply now to find out more about this Technical Sales Engineer / Consultant opportunity.
Lead Change Manager Position Description CGI is delivering large-scale IT integration and transformation programmes that are reshaping how the energy sector operates. As a Change Manager within our Energy practice, you will play a critical role in ensuring complex changes to ERP, Operations and HSE systems, and Digital & Analytics solutions are successfully adopted by frontline users and leadership. Working at the intersection of people, process and technology, you will help turn transformation into lasting business outcomes. At CGI, you are trusted to take ownership of your work, encouraged to bring thoughtful, creative approaches to complex change, and supported by a collaborative network of experts committed to shared success. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. This role is based in Aberdeen, working in a hybrid model, with regular on-site presence (typically 2-3 times per week and as required for workshops and key events). Your future duties and responsibilities In this role, you will design and deliver the change approach for one or more technology-enabled transformation projects, ensuring that impacts are clearly understood and that users are supported through transition. You will operate within a structured stage-gate governance model while applying Agile ways of working where they add value. Working closely with project managers, business analysts, technical leads and client sponsors, you will ensure that new processes and systems are understood, accepted and safely embedded in production and HSE-critical environments. You will take ownership of change outcomes while collaborating across teams to support sustainable adoption. Key responsibilities • Assess & Plan change impacts, stakeholder engagement and integrated change plans • Engage & Communicate with leaders, managers and end users, tailoring messages to diverse audiences • Prepare & Enable users through training, briefings and supporting materials • Monitor & Support adoption, readiness and go-live activities, including hypercare support • Collaborate & Integrate change activities with project plans, milestones and governance • Champion & Embed new ways of working and behaviours across complex delivery environments Required qualifications to be successful in this role To succeed, you will bring strong experience delivering business or organisational change on technology-enabled programmes, with the confidence to work across senior stakeholders and frontline users. You will be comfortable leading change activities while working collaboratively to achieve shared outcomes. Essential qualifications • Proven experience delivering change management or OCM activities on IT or business transformation programmes • Strong skills in change impact assessment, stakeholder mapping and change planning • Excellent communication and facilitation skills, including workshops and written communications • Extensive experience in business change or organisational change roles • Ability to work on-site in Aberdeen weekly and as required for workshops and key meetings Desirable qualifications • Formal change management certification (e.g. Prosci/ADKAR, APMG Change, CCMP) or equivalent experience • Experience supporting ERP, Operations/HSE, or Data & Analytics change initiatives • Background in energy, utilities, or other asset-intensive or safety-critical sectors Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Lead Change Manager Position Description CGI is delivering large-scale IT integration and transformation programmes that are reshaping how the energy sector operates. As a Change Manager within our Energy practice, you will play a critical role in ensuring complex changes to ERP, Operations and HSE systems, and Digital & Analytics solutions are successfully adopted by frontline users and leadership. Working at the intersection of people, process and technology, you will help turn transformation into lasting business outcomes. At CGI, you are trusted to take ownership of your work, encouraged to bring thoughtful, creative approaches to complex change, and supported by a collaborative network of experts committed to shared success. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. This role is based in Aberdeen, working in a hybrid model, with regular on-site presence (typically 2-3 times per week and as required for workshops and key events). Your future duties and responsibilities In this role, you will design and deliver the change approach for one or more technology-enabled transformation projects, ensuring that impacts are clearly understood and that users are supported through transition. You will operate within a structured stage-gate governance model while applying Agile ways of working where they add value. Working closely with project managers, business analysts, technical leads and client sponsors, you will ensure that new processes and systems are understood, accepted and safely embedded in production and HSE-critical environments. You will take ownership of change outcomes while collaborating across teams to support sustainable adoption. Key responsibilities • Assess & Plan change impacts, stakeholder engagement and integrated change plans • Engage & Communicate with leaders, managers and end users, tailoring messages to diverse audiences • Prepare & Enable users through training, briefings and supporting materials • Monitor & Support adoption, readiness and go-live activities, including hypercare support • Collaborate & Integrate change activities with project plans, milestones and governance • Champion & Embed new ways of working and behaviours across complex delivery environments Required qualifications to be successful in this role To succeed, you will bring strong experience delivering business or organisational change on technology-enabled programmes, with the confidence to work across senior stakeholders and frontline users. You will be comfortable leading change activities while working collaboratively to achieve shared outcomes. Essential qualifications • Proven experience delivering change management or OCM activities on IT or business transformation programmes • Strong skills in change impact assessment, stakeholder mapping and change planning • Excellent communication and facilitation skills, including workshops and written communications • Extensive experience in business change or organisational change roles • Ability to work on-site in Aberdeen weekly and as required for workshops and key meetings Desirable qualifications • Formal change management certification (e.g. Prosci/ADKAR, APMG Change, CCMP) or equivalent experience • Experience supporting ERP, Operations/HSE, or Data & Analytics change initiatives • Background in energy, utilities, or other asset-intensive or safety-critical sectors Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Location Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, Salford About the job Job summary The Integrated Corporate Services (ICS) is a new shared corporate service, launched in July 2023. It provides corporate services (HR, Finance, Digital, Commercial, Security and Estates) across the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) and the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT). Our team of just over 300 professionals will be leading the way in how these functions will be delivered in the future. Our ambition is to be the leading provider of integrated corporate services for government and set the standard for quality, efficiency, and innovation in our field. We offer great working benefits including a world-class pension, flexible working options and a career where your learning and development is taken seriously. We are enormously proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We support candidates with adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Information about disability confidence and just some examples of the adjustments that you can request can be found in the reasonable adjustment section below. The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service D&I Strategy. Find Out More You can also follow our LinkedIn Careers Page: Job description Join ICS Digital, where innovation meets expertise to create digital solutions. We are a cohesive digital community who work in the open, solving problems together and fostering a culture of transparency and collaboration. Our commitment to user-focused design and data-driven decision-making ensures that we deliver accessible services tailored to the needs of our customers. The architecture team comprises of three architects. We are actively working to streamline our digital assets, support DESNZ and DSIT through new initiatives, and provide architectural oversight. Visit our blog to learn more about us and our work: To find out more about the Government Digital & Data profession visit: Person specification As a Lead Solution Architect, you will be part of a community responsible for the Architectural Governance Board. You will work closely with our Business Partners in supporting new initiatives set out by policy teams, supporting and guiding decisions when developing or upgrading new systems. You will be responsible for designing solutions and supporting technical teams with the implementation of these solutions, you will be supporting 3rd parties with any proposed solutions being placed upon our technical estate by ensuring that that they adhere to the standards set out by the department and ensure they are taking the correct path through our governance processes. Understanding the problem and shaping the solution. Tailoring the systems engineering and architecture processes to address product risks. Developing, maintaining, and communicating the vision, architecture, and technology roadmap for the product. Developing high-level designs, solution outlines, and key design decisions. Managing the technology risk and design as the product evolves. Supporting integration with other products and release to service. The above responsibilities are not exhaustive, and the post holders may be required to undertake some additional tasks not listed above, within the remit of their grade, to support the team. As a line manager, you will be responsible for working with your members of staff to define their objectives, as well as managing their development and performance. Essential Criteria Experience in managing critical aspects of product development and system changes. Experience as a Solution Architect for complex applications, experience in designing and delivering public facing applications. Application of enterprise and domain architecture, understanding how systems fit into the organisational context. Knowledge of multiple architecture and delivery frameworks. Experience in delivering technical information to a non-technical audience. When completing your CV as part of the application please ensure to include the time you have worked for your organisations/ employers, and your key objectives in each role. It is unusual that all candidates will meet all the desirable criteria. If your skills and experience look slightly different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the Lead Solution Architect role and the team, we strongly encourage you to apply. We'd love to hear from you!
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Location Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, Salford About the job Job summary The Integrated Corporate Services (ICS) is a new shared corporate service, launched in July 2023. It provides corporate services (HR, Finance, Digital, Commercial, Security and Estates) across the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) and the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT). Our team of just over 300 professionals will be leading the way in how these functions will be delivered in the future. Our ambition is to be the leading provider of integrated corporate services for government and set the standard for quality, efficiency, and innovation in our field. We offer great working benefits including a world-class pension, flexible working options and a career where your learning and development is taken seriously. We are enormously proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We support candidates with adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Information about disability confidence and just some examples of the adjustments that you can request can be found in the reasonable adjustment section below. The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service D&I Strategy. Find Out More You can also follow our LinkedIn Careers Page: Job description Join ICS Digital, where innovation meets expertise to create digital solutions. We are a cohesive digital community who work in the open, solving problems together and fostering a culture of transparency and collaboration. Our commitment to user-focused design and data-driven decision-making ensures that we deliver accessible services tailored to the needs of our customers. The architecture team comprises of three architects. We are actively working to streamline our digital assets, support DESNZ and DSIT through new initiatives, and provide architectural oversight. Visit our blog to learn more about us and our work: To find out more about the Government Digital & Data profession visit: Person specification As a Lead Solution Architect, you will be part of a community responsible for the Architectural Governance Board. You will work closely with our Business Partners in supporting new initiatives set out by policy teams, supporting and guiding decisions when developing or upgrading new systems. You will be responsible for designing solutions and supporting technical teams with the implementation of these solutions, you will be supporting 3rd parties with any proposed solutions being placed upon our technical estate by ensuring that that they adhere to the standards set out by the department and ensure they are taking the correct path through our governance processes. Understanding the problem and shaping the solution. Tailoring the systems engineering and architecture processes to address product risks. Developing, maintaining, and communicating the vision, architecture, and technology roadmap for the product. Developing high-level designs, solution outlines, and key design decisions. Managing the technology risk and design as the product evolves. Supporting integration with other products and release to service. The above responsibilities are not exhaustive, and the post holders may be required to undertake some additional tasks not listed above, within the remit of their grade, to support the team. As a line manager, you will be responsible for working with your members of staff to define their objectives, as well as managing their development and performance. Essential Criteria Experience in managing critical aspects of product development and system changes. Experience as a Solution Architect for complex applications, experience in designing and delivering public facing applications. Application of enterprise and domain architecture, understanding how systems fit into the organisational context. Knowledge of multiple architecture and delivery frameworks. Experience in delivering technical information to a non-technical audience. When completing your CV as part of the application please ensure to include the time you have worked for your organisations/ employers, and your key objectives in each role. It is unusual that all candidates will meet all the desirable criteria. If your skills and experience look slightly different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the Lead Solution Architect role and the team, we strongly encourage you to apply. We'd love to hear from you!
Location Glasgow, Newcastle-upon-Tyne About the job Job summary The Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) is responsible for delivering a compensation scheme that has been long awaited by the infected blood community to provide financial compensation to victims of infected blood on a UK-wide basis. We are looking for an experienced Lead Technical Architect who can blend knowledge of Data Platforms with data security, governance and strategic thinking. You will be confident at working in a complex and pressured data delivery environment across products where you'll be supporting the strategic objective of IBCA to pay compensation to those impacted by the infected blood scandal seamlessly. You will collaborate across the architecture function in data and digital to support the delivery of solutions, creating options and recommendations, and providing expert advice to drive technology choices. Working at IBCA gives you a huge opportunity to make an impact on those who deserve compensation, and this role will shape and support the development of safe and secure data solutions that provide a single source of truth for those going through their compensation journey. Successful applicants will join the Civil Service Pension Scheme. Please note that the mission of IBCA means that it is likely to be operational for a period of approximately 5 to 7 years. When IBCA's work begins to wind down, IBCA employees will receive support and practical guidance to find a new role, whether in the Civil Service, another Arms Length Body (ALB), or an external employer. Job description As a Lead Technical Architect (Solutions) you will work on multiple projects across the data delivery programme on problems that require broad architectural thinking. This post is within a data delivery setting, especially one focussed on AWS, Quantexa and Databricks. You will: Be responsible for leading the technical solution design of data systems and services, justifying and communicating design decisions; Assure data services and system quality, ensuring the technical work fits into the data platform and wider IBCA technology strategy; Drive continuous improvement in system reliability, performance, and security; Regularly collaborate and find agreement with senior stakeholders, providing direction and challenge; Be proactive in working with Product Managers and Engineers to identify problems and translating these into scalable technical solutions; Participate in architecture reviews, and technical workshops. Responsibilities Secure Cloud & Platform Architecture (AWS Focus): You will lead and optimise the design of resilient, high-availability AWS environments, ensuring that every infrastructure component is built with a "security-by-design" approach to protect against evolving threats; Architecture Patterns & Standards: You will establish and uphold the technical standards for the organisation, creating reusable patterns and governance frameworks that ensure consistency and quality across all engineering squads; Comprehensive Data Management Design: This involves architecting the end-to-end lifecycle of data systems and services, ensuring the underlying infrastructure supports high-performance analytics and robust data sovereignty; Digital Service Integration & API Management: You will oversee the connectivity of modern digital services by designing scalable API layers and integration strategies that allow internal and external systems to communicate securely and efficiently; Agile Delivery & Stakeholder Translation: You will bridge the gap between complex technical roadmaps and strategic business goals, communicating technical trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders to ensure smooth, iterative delivery. Person specification Essential Architecture design of highly scalable and secure Data Platforms hosted on AWS. This includes expertise in configuring and integrating data management systems like Databricks and Quantexa; Architecture design informed through use of principles, patterns, technical radars, practices and standards; Data Storage Design & Management - expertise across diverse storage technologies including SQL, NoSQL and Data Lakehouse; Data Architecture Design - Data Modelling (conceptual to physical), Master Data Management (MDM), Metadata Management, Data Lineage and Data Governance; API Management - designing and implementing robust integration patterns (including end-to-end secure API management and gateways) that reliably connect Data Platforms to wider digital services and consuming tech systems; Service Architecture Design - monitoring, logging and observability including patching, business continuity and disaster recovery; Experience of working within and across product teams within Agile environments throughout the full delivery lifecycle of inception to go-live; Translating business requirements into tangible, compliant, technical solutions with traceability to the user value that can be demonstrated to stakeholders. Desirable You will have experience of working on architecture design for the Quantexa Decision Intelligence Platform; Security Architecture Design - Data Security, Identity & Access Management, Cloud Security, Network Security and DevSecOps; Strong knowledge of DevOps practices and Infrastructure-as-Code.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Location Glasgow, Newcastle-upon-Tyne About the job Job summary The Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) is responsible for delivering a compensation scheme that has been long awaited by the infected blood community to provide financial compensation to victims of infected blood on a UK-wide basis. We are looking for an experienced Lead Technical Architect who can blend knowledge of Data Platforms with data security, governance and strategic thinking. You will be confident at working in a complex and pressured data delivery environment across products where you'll be supporting the strategic objective of IBCA to pay compensation to those impacted by the infected blood scandal seamlessly. You will collaborate across the architecture function in data and digital to support the delivery of solutions, creating options and recommendations, and providing expert advice to drive technology choices. Working at IBCA gives you a huge opportunity to make an impact on those who deserve compensation, and this role will shape and support the development of safe and secure data solutions that provide a single source of truth for those going through their compensation journey. Successful applicants will join the Civil Service Pension Scheme. Please note that the mission of IBCA means that it is likely to be operational for a period of approximately 5 to 7 years. When IBCA's work begins to wind down, IBCA employees will receive support and practical guidance to find a new role, whether in the Civil Service, another Arms Length Body (ALB), or an external employer. Job description As a Lead Technical Architect (Solutions) you will work on multiple projects across the data delivery programme on problems that require broad architectural thinking. This post is within a data delivery setting, especially one focussed on AWS, Quantexa and Databricks. You will: Be responsible for leading the technical solution design of data systems and services, justifying and communicating design decisions; Assure data services and system quality, ensuring the technical work fits into the data platform and wider IBCA technology strategy; Drive continuous improvement in system reliability, performance, and security; Regularly collaborate and find agreement with senior stakeholders, providing direction and challenge; Be proactive in working with Product Managers and Engineers to identify problems and translating these into scalable technical solutions; Participate in architecture reviews, and technical workshops. Responsibilities Secure Cloud & Platform Architecture (AWS Focus): You will lead and optimise the design of resilient, high-availability AWS environments, ensuring that every infrastructure component is built with a "security-by-design" approach to protect against evolving threats; Architecture Patterns & Standards: You will establish and uphold the technical standards for the organisation, creating reusable patterns and governance frameworks that ensure consistency and quality across all engineering squads; Comprehensive Data Management Design: This involves architecting the end-to-end lifecycle of data systems and services, ensuring the underlying infrastructure supports high-performance analytics and robust data sovereignty; Digital Service Integration & API Management: You will oversee the connectivity of modern digital services by designing scalable API layers and integration strategies that allow internal and external systems to communicate securely and efficiently; Agile Delivery & Stakeholder Translation: You will bridge the gap between complex technical roadmaps and strategic business goals, communicating technical trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders to ensure smooth, iterative delivery. Person specification Essential Architecture design of highly scalable and secure Data Platforms hosted on AWS. This includes expertise in configuring and integrating data management systems like Databricks and Quantexa; Architecture design informed through use of principles, patterns, technical radars, practices and standards; Data Storage Design & Management - expertise across diverse storage technologies including SQL, NoSQL and Data Lakehouse; Data Architecture Design - Data Modelling (conceptual to physical), Master Data Management (MDM), Metadata Management, Data Lineage and Data Governance; API Management - designing and implementing robust integration patterns (including end-to-end secure API management and gateways) that reliably connect Data Platforms to wider digital services and consuming tech systems; Service Architecture Design - monitoring, logging and observability including patching, business continuity and disaster recovery; Experience of working within and across product teams within Agile environments throughout the full delivery lifecycle of inception to go-live; Translating business requirements into tangible, compliant, technical solutions with traceability to the user value that can be demonstrated to stakeholders. Desirable You will have experience of working on architecture design for the Quantexa Decision Intelligence Platform; Security Architecture Design - Data Security, Identity & Access Management, Cloud Security, Network Security and DevSecOps; Strong knowledge of DevOps practices and Infrastructure-as-Code.
Global Payroll Manager - Europe Role Location Work Arrangement: On site, South East England (within practical commuting distance of the Western Greater London / Thames Valley corridor) Confidentiality Notice: Exact office location to be disclosed at shortlist stage only Eligibility & Engagement Criteria This position requires in-office work with some hybrid flexibility, please note that this is not a remote position. Applicants must already be locally based within a reasonable commuting distance Candidates must possess the legal, unrestricted right to work in the UK The organisation does not provide visa sponsorship, either now or in the future This opportunity is offered on a permanent, direct?employment basis only (no contract?to?hire, umbrella, or third?party arrangements) Remuneration Base Salary: £75,000-£85,000 ( Please note, final number within provided salary range will be dependent on transferable skills and requirements in alignment with the job description ) Annual Bonus: 15% target Role Overview This position oversees payroll operations for a broad international employee population spread across multiple European jurisdictions. The Global Payroll Manager ensures that pay cycles run smoothly, that country?specific regulations are followed, and that internal teams receive consistent guidance and support. The role requires someone who is comfortable blending leadership responsibilities with hands-on operational work. The ideal leader thrives in an environment where processes have recently evolved and where reinforcing structure, stability, and predictability is essential. Collaboration with cross?functional partners: including HR services, finance functions, benefits, compliance teams, and local business leaders is a central part of the job. Key Responsibilities Oversee end?to?end payroll activities across several European countries, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to local requirements Drive operational consistency following recent process and system updates Provide daily oversight and guidance to maintain strong controls, clear workflows, and reliable payroll execution Stay actively engaged in the operational details, including data validation, issue resolution, and country?specific nuances Investigate variances, address compliance risks, and implement corrective measures when needed Safeguard compliance with company-side policies and local employment, tax, and statutory rules Support internal and external audit requests through documentation, metrics, and ongoing governance Manage relationships with internal leadership or outsourced payroll providers, escalating and resolving issues as appropriate Work closely with HR and business partners to support employee changes, compensation events, and operational needs Lead and develop a geographically spread payroll team, building capability and a cohesive working environment Promote an environment of accountability, operational discipline, and continuous improvement Qualifications 7+ years working in payroll, ideally including experience across several European or multi?country environments Background managing remote or distributed team members Direct hands-on processing experience for at least two countries Bachelor's degree in business, finance, HR, or a related discipline Professional payroll qualification preferred (regional or global certifications welcome) Competencies & Skills Strong understanding of payroll legislation, statutory obligations, and operational nuances across Europe Able to operate as a working leader: comfortable shifting between detailed execution and strategic oversight Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide team members Experience partnering with outsourced providers or third?party service organizations Excellent attention to detail with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues Strong communication skills and comfort working across time zones and functions Familiarity with payroll technologies, integrations, and data standards Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with evolving processes and organizational structures Equal Opportunity Employer Our client is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal . By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here . Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here . Residents of all other states may access our policies here . Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here . Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here . Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law . click apply for full job details
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Global Payroll Manager - Europe Role Location Work Arrangement: On site, South East England (within practical commuting distance of the Western Greater London / Thames Valley corridor) Confidentiality Notice: Exact office location to be disclosed at shortlist stage only Eligibility & Engagement Criteria This position requires in-office work with some hybrid flexibility, please note that this is not a remote position. Applicants must already be locally based within a reasonable commuting distance Candidates must possess the legal, unrestricted right to work in the UK The organisation does not provide visa sponsorship, either now or in the future This opportunity is offered on a permanent, direct?employment basis only (no contract?to?hire, umbrella, or third?party arrangements) Remuneration Base Salary: £75,000-£85,000 ( Please note, final number within provided salary range will be dependent on transferable skills and requirements in alignment with the job description ) Annual Bonus: 15% target Role Overview This position oversees payroll operations for a broad international employee population spread across multiple European jurisdictions. The Global Payroll Manager ensures that pay cycles run smoothly, that country?specific regulations are followed, and that internal teams receive consistent guidance and support. The role requires someone who is comfortable blending leadership responsibilities with hands-on operational work. The ideal leader thrives in an environment where processes have recently evolved and where reinforcing structure, stability, and predictability is essential. Collaboration with cross?functional partners: including HR services, finance functions, benefits, compliance teams, and local business leaders is a central part of the job. Key Responsibilities Oversee end?to?end payroll activities across several European countries, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to local requirements Drive operational consistency following recent process and system updates Provide daily oversight and guidance to maintain strong controls, clear workflows, and reliable payroll execution Stay actively engaged in the operational details, including data validation, issue resolution, and country?specific nuances Investigate variances, address compliance risks, and implement corrective measures when needed Safeguard compliance with company-side policies and local employment, tax, and statutory rules Support internal and external audit requests through documentation, metrics, and ongoing governance Manage relationships with internal leadership or outsourced payroll providers, escalating and resolving issues as appropriate Work closely with HR and business partners to support employee changes, compensation events, and operational needs Lead and develop a geographically spread payroll team, building capability and a cohesive working environment Promote an environment of accountability, operational discipline, and continuous improvement Qualifications 7+ years working in payroll, ideally including experience across several European or multi?country environments Background managing remote or distributed team members Direct hands-on processing experience for at least two countries Bachelor's degree in business, finance, HR, or a related discipline Professional payroll qualification preferred (regional or global certifications welcome) Competencies & Skills Strong understanding of payroll legislation, statutory obligations, and operational nuances across Europe Able to operate as a working leader: comfortable shifting between detailed execution and strategic oversight Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide team members Experience partnering with outsourced providers or third?party service organizations Excellent attention to detail with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues Strong communication skills and comfort working across time zones and functions Familiarity with payroll technologies, integrations, and data standards Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with evolving processes and organizational structures Equal Opportunity Employer Our client is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal . By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here . Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here . Residents of all other states may access our policies here . Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here . Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here . Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law . click apply for full job details
Global Payroll Manager - Europe Role Location Work Arrangement: On site, South East England (within practical commuting distance of the Western Greater London / Thames Valley corridor) Confidentiality Notice: Exact office location to be disclosed at shortlist stage only Eligibility & Engagement Criteria This position requires in-office work with some hybrid flexibility, please note that this is not a remote position. Applicants must already be locally based within a reasonable commuting distance Candidates must possess the legal, unrestricted right to work in the UK The organisation does not provide visa sponsorship, either now or in the future This opportunity is offered on a permanent, direct?employment basis only (no contract?to?hire, umbrella, or third?party arrangements) Remuneration Base Salary: £75,000-£85,000 ( Please note, final number within provided salary range will be dependent on transferable skills and requirements in alignment with the job description ) Annual Bonus: 15% target Role Overview This position oversees payroll operations for a broad international employee population spread across multiple European jurisdictions. The Global Payroll Manager ensures that pay cycles run smoothly, that country?specific regulations are followed, and that internal teams receive consistent guidance and support. The role requires someone who is comfortable blending leadership responsibilities with hands-on operational work. The ideal leader thrives in an environment where processes have recently evolved and where reinforcing structure, stability, and predictability is essential. Collaboration with cross?functional partners: including HR services, finance functions, benefits, compliance teams, and local business leaders is a central part of the job. Key Responsibilities Oversee end?to?end payroll activities across several European countries, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to local requirements Drive operational consistency following recent process and system updates Provide daily oversight and guidance to maintain strong controls, clear workflows, and reliable payroll execution Stay actively engaged in the operational details, including data validation, issue resolution, and country?specific nuances Investigate variances, address compliance risks, and implement corrective measures when needed Safeguard compliance with company-side policies and local employment, tax, and statutory rules Support internal and external audit requests through documentation, metrics, and ongoing governance Manage relationships with internal leadership or outsourced payroll providers, escalating and resolving issues as appropriate Work closely with HR and business partners to support employee changes, compensation events, and operational needs Lead and develop a geographically spread payroll team, building capability and a cohesive working environment Promote an environment of accountability, operational discipline, and continuous improvement Qualifications 7+ years working in payroll, ideally including experience across several European or multi?country environments Background managing remote or distributed team members Direct hands-on processing experience for at least two countries Bachelor's degree in business, finance, HR, or a related discipline Professional payroll qualification preferred (regional or global certifications welcome) Competencies & Skills Strong understanding of payroll legislation, statutory obligations, and operational nuances across Europe Able to operate as a working leader: comfortable shifting between detailed execution and strategic oversight Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide team members Experience partnering with outsourced providers or third?party service organizations Excellent attention to detail with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues Strong communication skills and comfort working across time zones and functions Familiarity with payroll technologies, integrations, and data standards Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with evolving processes and organizational structures Equal Opportunity Employer Our client is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal . By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here . Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here . Residents of all other states may access our policies here . Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here . Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here . Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law . click apply for full job details
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Global Payroll Manager - Europe Role Location Work Arrangement: On site, South East England (within practical commuting distance of the Western Greater London / Thames Valley corridor) Confidentiality Notice: Exact office location to be disclosed at shortlist stage only Eligibility & Engagement Criteria This position requires in-office work with some hybrid flexibility, please note that this is not a remote position. Applicants must already be locally based within a reasonable commuting distance Candidates must possess the legal, unrestricted right to work in the UK The organisation does not provide visa sponsorship, either now or in the future This opportunity is offered on a permanent, direct?employment basis only (no contract?to?hire, umbrella, or third?party arrangements) Remuneration Base Salary: £75,000-£85,000 ( Please note, final number within provided salary range will be dependent on transferable skills and requirements in alignment with the job description ) Annual Bonus: 15% target Role Overview This position oversees payroll operations for a broad international employee population spread across multiple European jurisdictions. The Global Payroll Manager ensures that pay cycles run smoothly, that country?specific regulations are followed, and that internal teams receive consistent guidance and support. The role requires someone who is comfortable blending leadership responsibilities with hands-on operational work. The ideal leader thrives in an environment where processes have recently evolved and where reinforcing structure, stability, and predictability is essential. Collaboration with cross?functional partners: including HR services, finance functions, benefits, compliance teams, and local business leaders is a central part of the job. Key Responsibilities Oversee end?to?end payroll activities across several European countries, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to local requirements Drive operational consistency following recent process and system updates Provide daily oversight and guidance to maintain strong controls, clear workflows, and reliable payroll execution Stay actively engaged in the operational details, including data validation, issue resolution, and country?specific nuances Investigate variances, address compliance risks, and implement corrective measures when needed Safeguard compliance with company-side policies and local employment, tax, and statutory rules Support internal and external audit requests through documentation, metrics, and ongoing governance Manage relationships with internal leadership or outsourced payroll providers, escalating and resolving issues as appropriate Work closely with HR and business partners to support employee changes, compensation events, and operational needs Lead and develop a geographically spread payroll team, building capability and a cohesive working environment Promote an environment of accountability, operational discipline, and continuous improvement Qualifications 7+ years working in payroll, ideally including experience across several European or multi?country environments Background managing remote or distributed team members Direct hands-on processing experience for at least two countries Bachelor's degree in business, finance, HR, or a related discipline Professional payroll qualification preferred (regional or global certifications welcome) Competencies & Skills Strong understanding of payroll legislation, statutory obligations, and operational nuances across Europe Able to operate as a working leader: comfortable shifting between detailed execution and strategic oversight Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide team members Experience partnering with outsourced providers or third?party service organizations Excellent attention to detail with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues Strong communication skills and comfort working across time zones and functions Familiarity with payroll technologies, integrations, and data standards Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with evolving processes and organizational structures Equal Opportunity Employer Our client is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal . By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here . Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here . Residents of all other states may access our policies here . Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here . Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here . Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law . click apply for full job details
Location Bristol, London, Warrington For roles based in London, your contractual place of work will be Stratford. While the Stratford site is expected to become operational from November 2025 - March 2026, you will be required to carry out your contractual duties from Vauxhall or another reasonable location on a temporary basis during the interim period. Please note that, as Stratford will be your contractual place of work, any subsequent move from a temporary location will not entitle you to payments for travel time or costs under the Relocation and Excess Travel Policy. About the job Job summary Join the expanding National Data Exploitation Capability (NDEC), part of the National Crime Agency's Data and Analysis Hub,and help place data at the centre of the fight against serious and organised crime (SOC). NDEC delivers advanced analytical and exploitation capabilities that generate operational insight, inform strategic decision making, and provide a critical edge against increasingly technology driven threats. As a Lead Software Developer, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering high quality software solutions that unlock the value of complex and rapidly growing datasets. We are looking for proactive, inquisitive problem solvers who thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy variety, and work effectively as part of a collaborative, multi disciplinary team. Job description As the Lead Software Developer, you will provide technical leadership across NDEC and the wider NCA, driving the design, development and delivery of high quality software solutions that directly support mission critical operational and analytical needs. Working within a multi disciplinary technical team, you will contribute to the creation of next generation tools and platforms that enhance the Agency's ability to detect, disrupt and prevent SOC. This role places you at the cutting edge of law enforcement technology, helping to shape capabilities that address some of the most complex and high impact threats facing the UK. You will set engineering standards, define best practice and ensure the team consistently delivers secure, scalable and maintainable software. A key part of your role will be leading, coaching and mentoring a team of developers, supporting their technical growth, fostering a positive and collaborative culture, and ensuring their work aligns with NCA priorities. You will champion modern development approaches and agile delivery methods, promoting DevOps practices, automation and continuous integration/continuous deployment to ensure rapid and reliable delivery. Your responsibilities will include guiding technical decision making, selecting appropriate technologies and architectural approaches, and making informed judgments about when to build bespoke solutions or adopt existing tools. You will work closely with data scientists, analysts, product managers and operational teams to ensure that complex mission requirements are translated into robust, user centred technical solutions. In doing so, you will ensure that software developed within NDEC integrates effectively with operational workflows and delivers real world impact. You will also play a key role in strengthening the developer community across NDEC and the wider Agency, promoting knowledge sharing, encouraging experimentation and driving the adoption of good practice in security, testing, automation and documentation. Through strong technical leadership and a commitment to continuous improvement, you will help build a high performing software engineering capability that delivers meaningful outcomes in a fast moving and demanding environment. Duties and Responsibilities Team Leadership - Lead, manage and inspire a software development team to design, build and deliver high quality data services that address complex operational challenges. Provide clear direction, set standards and foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. Relationship Building - Develop strong, collaborative relationships across the NCA technical community. Promote shared learning, knowledge exchange and cross functional working to build collective capability and support the effective delivery of Agency priorities. User Engagement - Champion user centred design by defining effective approaches for understanding user needs and guiding others in eliciting and interpreting user stories. Distinguish clearly between genuine user needs and stakeholder wants, ensuring research is applied appropriately and recommending the most suitable tools and methods. Modern Development Standards - Apply and promote modern engineering standards and practices across complex projects and programmes, ensuring solutions are robust, secure, maintainable and aligned with organisational best practice. Programme and Build (Software Engineering) - Maintain technical oversight across all stages and iterations of the software development lifecycle. Provide expert advice to stakeholders, set team wide standards for programming tools and techniques, and ensure appropriate application of methods, frameworks and compliance requirements. Information Security - Design solutions with embedded security controls, ensuring they are purposefully engineered to mitigate relevant security threats and meet NCA and national security requirements. Systems Design - Develop systems that balance risk, impact and technical complexity, selecting suitable design patterns and standards. Review and assure the designs of others, ensuring appropriate technology choices, efficient resource use and effective integration across multiple systems. Systems Integration - Coordinate integration activities across systems, defining integration approaches and supporting teams in undertaking integration testing. Ensure components interact reliably and support the delivery of end to end operational capability. Person specification Software Engineering - Demonstrable industrial experience designing, developing and testing complex object oriented software applications. Strong proficiency in object oriented programming languages, with experience applying robust engineering principles in production environments. Deep understanding of the full software development lifecycle, including discovery, design, build, testing, deployment and maintenance. Development Practices & Delivery - Hands on experience working within agile delivery environments, applying iterative development, continuous feedback and prioritisation techniques. Practical experience with modern DevOps practices, automation and CI/CD pipelines to ensure consistent, reliable and secure deployment. Ability to translate user and business requirements into technical solutions, managing expectations and making informed, collaborative trade offs. Cloud, Infrastructure & Environments - Knowledge of designing, deploying and maintaining software across cloud and on premise environments. Understanding of how to build scalable, secure and resilient systems that integrate effectively within complex technical landscapes. Technical Design & Architecture - Experience contributing to technical design decisions, architectural patterns and standards. Ability to assess technology options, ensure alignment with best practice, and contribute to long term technical strategy. Technical Leadership - Experience operating in a technical leadership role, providing direction, coaching and assurance to software developers. Ability to build a positive engineering culture, promote knowledge sharing, and drive continuous improvement across a multi disciplinary team.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Location Bristol, London, Warrington For roles based in London, your contractual place of work will be Stratford. While the Stratford site is expected to become operational from November 2025 - March 2026, you will be required to carry out your contractual duties from Vauxhall or another reasonable location on a temporary basis during the interim period. Please note that, as Stratford will be your contractual place of work, any subsequent move from a temporary location will not entitle you to payments for travel time or costs under the Relocation and Excess Travel Policy. About the job Job summary Join the expanding National Data Exploitation Capability (NDEC), part of the National Crime Agency's Data and Analysis Hub,and help place data at the centre of the fight against serious and organised crime (SOC). NDEC delivers advanced analytical and exploitation capabilities that generate operational insight, inform strategic decision making, and provide a critical edge against increasingly technology driven threats. As a Lead Software Developer, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering high quality software solutions that unlock the value of complex and rapidly growing datasets. We are looking for proactive, inquisitive problem solvers who thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy variety, and work effectively as part of a collaborative, multi disciplinary team. Job description As the Lead Software Developer, you will provide technical leadership across NDEC and the wider NCA, driving the design, development and delivery of high quality software solutions that directly support mission critical operational and analytical needs. Working within a multi disciplinary technical team, you will contribute to the creation of next generation tools and platforms that enhance the Agency's ability to detect, disrupt and prevent SOC. This role places you at the cutting edge of law enforcement technology, helping to shape capabilities that address some of the most complex and high impact threats facing the UK. You will set engineering standards, define best practice and ensure the team consistently delivers secure, scalable and maintainable software. A key part of your role will be leading, coaching and mentoring a team of developers, supporting their technical growth, fostering a positive and collaborative culture, and ensuring their work aligns with NCA priorities. You will champion modern development approaches and agile delivery methods, promoting DevOps practices, automation and continuous integration/continuous deployment to ensure rapid and reliable delivery. Your responsibilities will include guiding technical decision making, selecting appropriate technologies and architectural approaches, and making informed judgments about when to build bespoke solutions or adopt existing tools. You will work closely with data scientists, analysts, product managers and operational teams to ensure that complex mission requirements are translated into robust, user centred technical solutions. In doing so, you will ensure that software developed within NDEC integrates effectively with operational workflows and delivers real world impact. You will also play a key role in strengthening the developer community across NDEC and the wider Agency, promoting knowledge sharing, encouraging experimentation and driving the adoption of good practice in security, testing, automation and documentation. Through strong technical leadership and a commitment to continuous improvement, you will help build a high performing software engineering capability that delivers meaningful outcomes in a fast moving and demanding environment. Duties and Responsibilities Team Leadership - Lead, manage and inspire a software development team to design, build and deliver high quality data services that address complex operational challenges. Provide clear direction, set standards and foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. Relationship Building - Develop strong, collaborative relationships across the NCA technical community. Promote shared learning, knowledge exchange and cross functional working to build collective capability and support the effective delivery of Agency priorities. User Engagement - Champion user centred design by defining effective approaches for understanding user needs and guiding others in eliciting and interpreting user stories. Distinguish clearly between genuine user needs and stakeholder wants, ensuring research is applied appropriately and recommending the most suitable tools and methods. Modern Development Standards - Apply and promote modern engineering standards and practices across complex projects and programmes, ensuring solutions are robust, secure, maintainable and aligned with organisational best practice. Programme and Build (Software Engineering) - Maintain technical oversight across all stages and iterations of the software development lifecycle. Provide expert advice to stakeholders, set team wide standards for programming tools and techniques, and ensure appropriate application of methods, frameworks and compliance requirements. Information Security - Design solutions with embedded security controls, ensuring they are purposefully engineered to mitigate relevant security threats and meet NCA and national security requirements. Systems Design - Develop systems that balance risk, impact and technical complexity, selecting suitable design patterns and standards. Review and assure the designs of others, ensuring appropriate technology choices, efficient resource use and effective integration across multiple systems. Systems Integration - Coordinate integration activities across systems, defining integration approaches and supporting teams in undertaking integration testing. Ensure components interact reliably and support the delivery of end to end operational capability. Person specification Software Engineering - Demonstrable industrial experience designing, developing and testing complex object oriented software applications. Strong proficiency in object oriented programming languages, with experience applying robust engineering principles in production environments. Deep understanding of the full software development lifecycle, including discovery, design, build, testing, deployment and maintenance. Development Practices & Delivery - Hands on experience working within agile delivery environments, applying iterative development, continuous feedback and prioritisation techniques. Practical experience with modern DevOps practices, automation and CI/CD pipelines to ensure consistent, reliable and secure deployment. Ability to translate user and business requirements into technical solutions, managing expectations and making informed, collaborative trade offs. Cloud, Infrastructure & Environments - Knowledge of designing, deploying and maintaining software across cloud and on premise environments. Understanding of how to build scalable, secure and resilient systems that integrate effectively within complex technical landscapes. Technical Design & Architecture - Experience contributing to technical design decisions, architectural patterns and standards. Ability to assess technology options, ensure alignment with best practice, and contribute to long term technical strategy. Technical Leadership - Experience operating in a technical leadership role, providing direction, coaching and assurance to software developers. Ability to build a positive engineering culture, promote knowledge sharing, and drive continuous improvement across a multi disciplinary team.
Technical Lead - Energy Transformation (ERP / Data / Operations) Position Description CGI is delivering complex integration and transformation programmes that are shaping the future of the energy sector. As an IT Technical Lead, you will sit at the heart of delivery, owning the technical direction for large-scale, multi-system initiatives that support safe, reliable and data-driven operations. Working across domains such as ERP, Operations and HSE systems, or Data & Analytics, you will help translate strategy into robust, production-ready solutions. At CGI, you are trusted to take ownership of outcomes, encouraged to apply creative thinking to complex challenges, and supported by a collaborative community of experts to deliver meaningful, lasting impact. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. This role is based in Aberdeen, working in a hybrid model, with regular on-site presence (typically 2-3 days per week) to support close collaboration with client and CGI teams. Your future duties and responsibilities In this role, you will be accountable for the technical design and coherence of one or more projects, ensuring solutions are secure, resilient and fit for 24 7 production and HSE-critical environments. You will define end-to-end solutions, guide delivery teams, and provide the technical leadership needed to balance innovation with operational safety. Working closely with project managers, business analysts, client architects and engineers, you will support delivery within a structured stage-gate governance model, applying Agile practices where they add value. You will take ownership of technical decisions while collaborating across teams to ensure solutions are well understood, well governed and successfully embedded. Key responsibilities • Own & Define end-to-end technical architecture and solution design across your domain • Lead & Support engineering teams, reviewing designs and resolving complex technical issues • Integrate & Secure systems and data flows, ensuring performance, resilience and security • Plan & Govern technical delivery, supporting estimates, risks, trade-offs and stage-gate approvals • Promote & Reuse standard patterns, accelerators and best practice across delivery • Protect & Prepare production through cutover, DR, performance and operability planning Required qualifications to be successful in this role To succeed, you will bring deep technical expertise in at least one core domain, combined with strong leadership experience on complex, multi-vendor programmes. You will be comfortable taking ownership of technical outcomes while working collaboratively with delivery teams and senior stakeholders. Essential qualifications • Extensive experience producing and communicating solution designs and technical options • Strong understanding of non-functional requirements, including performance, resilience, security and operability • Proven experience leading technical delivery within Agile or hybrid delivery models • Extensive experience in technical leadership, architecture or senior engineering roles • Ability to work on-site in Aberdeen 2-3 days per week Desirable qualifications • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience • Domain certifications such as SAP S/4HANA, Azure or cloud platforms • Architecture certification (e.g. TOGAF or equivalent) • Experience within energy, utilities or other asset-intensive, safety-critical industries Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Technical Lead - Energy Transformation (ERP / Data / Operations) Position Description CGI is delivering complex integration and transformation programmes that are shaping the future of the energy sector. As an IT Technical Lead, you will sit at the heart of delivery, owning the technical direction for large-scale, multi-system initiatives that support safe, reliable and data-driven operations. Working across domains such as ERP, Operations and HSE systems, or Data & Analytics, you will help translate strategy into robust, production-ready solutions. At CGI, you are trusted to take ownership of outcomes, encouraged to apply creative thinking to complex challenges, and supported by a collaborative community of experts to deliver meaningful, lasting impact. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. This role is based in Aberdeen, working in a hybrid model, with regular on-site presence (typically 2-3 days per week) to support close collaboration with client and CGI teams. Your future duties and responsibilities In this role, you will be accountable for the technical design and coherence of one or more projects, ensuring solutions are secure, resilient and fit for 24 7 production and HSE-critical environments. You will define end-to-end solutions, guide delivery teams, and provide the technical leadership needed to balance innovation with operational safety. Working closely with project managers, business analysts, client architects and engineers, you will support delivery within a structured stage-gate governance model, applying Agile practices where they add value. You will take ownership of technical decisions while collaborating across teams to ensure solutions are well understood, well governed and successfully embedded. Key responsibilities • Own & Define end-to-end technical architecture and solution design across your domain • Lead & Support engineering teams, reviewing designs and resolving complex technical issues • Integrate & Secure systems and data flows, ensuring performance, resilience and security • Plan & Govern technical delivery, supporting estimates, risks, trade-offs and stage-gate approvals • Promote & Reuse standard patterns, accelerators and best practice across delivery • Protect & Prepare production through cutover, DR, performance and operability planning Required qualifications to be successful in this role To succeed, you will bring deep technical expertise in at least one core domain, combined with strong leadership experience on complex, multi-vendor programmes. You will be comfortable taking ownership of technical outcomes while working collaboratively with delivery teams and senior stakeholders. Essential qualifications • Extensive experience producing and communicating solution designs and technical options • Strong understanding of non-functional requirements, including performance, resilience, security and operability • Proven experience leading technical delivery within Agile or hybrid delivery models • Extensive experience in technical leadership, architecture or senior engineering roles • Ability to work on-site in Aberdeen 2-3 days per week Desirable qualifications • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience • Domain certifications such as SAP S/4HANA, Azure or cloud platforms • Architecture certification (e.g. TOGAF or equivalent) • Experience within energy, utilities or other asset-intensive, safety-critical industries Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
The Opportunity;My client is a well-established, forward-thinking organisation headquartered in North Leeds, with a strong regional presence and a reputation for delivering high-quality services across its sector. The business has grown steadily through its strong values, collaborative culture and commitment to investing in people. We're looking to recruit a Senior HR Advisor to join the Leeds-based HR team. You'll lead on end-to-end recruitment, support the full employee lifecycle, and act as a trusted adviser to managers across our regional sites.Key Responsibilities;Working alongside a fantastic manager and experienced, supportive team, you'll manage full-cycle recruitment, deliver a smooth onboarding and leaver experience, support payroll processes, advise on performance management & ER cases, and contribute to HR policies, projects and wellbeing initiatives. This opportunity is the ideal platform for HR Advisors looking to develop their career amongst a supportive HR team, and be given valuable exposure across an exciting, growing organisation. Full recruitment cycle: attraction, selection, ATS management, offers & onboarding Manage induction, integration and leaver processes (including exit interviews) Support payroll with accurate data and communication Provide HR advice to managers on performance, absence and Employee Relations cases Maintain HR compliance including GDPR Support wellbeing initiatives and signpost to EAP General HR administration and HR project support Ideal candidate; Full recruitment cycle: attraction, selection, ATS management, offers & onboarding Manage induction, integration and leaver processes (including exit interviews) Support payroll with accurate data and communication Provide HR advice to managers on performance, absence and Employee Relations cases Maintain HR compliance including GDPR Support wellbeing initiatives and signpost to EAP General HR administration and HR project support Summary;A great opportunity for an experienced HR Advisor to step into a broad, generalist role covering everything from recruitment and onboarding to employee relations, wellbeing, policy support and HR administration. Based in North Leeds with hybrid working, you'll work across multiple sites, build strong relationships with managers, and play a key role in delivering a consistent, high-quality HR service. Perfect for someone who enjoys variety, autonomy and wanting to make a genuine impact whilst driving their long term career development.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
The Opportunity;My client is a well-established, forward-thinking organisation headquartered in North Leeds, with a strong regional presence and a reputation for delivering high-quality services across its sector. The business has grown steadily through its strong values, collaborative culture and commitment to investing in people. We're looking to recruit a Senior HR Advisor to join the Leeds-based HR team. You'll lead on end-to-end recruitment, support the full employee lifecycle, and act as a trusted adviser to managers across our regional sites.Key Responsibilities;Working alongside a fantastic manager and experienced, supportive team, you'll manage full-cycle recruitment, deliver a smooth onboarding and leaver experience, support payroll processes, advise on performance management & ER cases, and contribute to HR policies, projects and wellbeing initiatives. This opportunity is the ideal platform for HR Advisors looking to develop their career amongst a supportive HR team, and be given valuable exposure across an exciting, growing organisation. Full recruitment cycle: attraction, selection, ATS management, offers & onboarding Manage induction, integration and leaver processes (including exit interviews) Support payroll with accurate data and communication Provide HR advice to managers on performance, absence and Employee Relations cases Maintain HR compliance including GDPR Support wellbeing initiatives and signpost to EAP General HR administration and HR project support Ideal candidate; Full recruitment cycle: attraction, selection, ATS management, offers & onboarding Manage induction, integration and leaver processes (including exit interviews) Support payroll with accurate data and communication Provide HR advice to managers on performance, absence and Employee Relations cases Maintain HR compliance including GDPR Support wellbeing initiatives and signpost to EAP General HR administration and HR project support Summary;A great opportunity for an experienced HR Advisor to step into a broad, generalist role covering everything from recruitment and onboarding to employee relations, wellbeing, policy support and HR administration. Based in North Leeds with hybrid working, you'll work across multiple sites, build strong relationships with managers, and play a key role in delivering a consistent, high-quality HR service. Perfect for someone who enjoys variety, autonomy and wanting to make a genuine impact whilst driving their long term career development.
JMG Group is a private equity-backed insurance business headquartered in Leeds, with a strong and growing presence across the UK. As a Top 30 broker, we continue to expand rapidly through strategic acquisitions and currently place over £350m in Gross Written Premium each year. Our reputation in the market is built on delivering exceptional service to our customers, supported by the strength of our people, systems, and processes. Overall objective :This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in joining a small but highly impactful team that consistently deliver an effective, people-focused HR service across our UK Wide group of businesses.This role joins an existing HR & People Operations function, who focus on BAU tasks but also support continued expansion and the evolving needs of the Group. You'll be responsible for ensuring high-quality HR support across the business while also driving key people initiatives that align with our culture and growth ambitions.Reporting to the Senior Group HR Partner, you will help provide robust HR support across all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including absence and performance management, employee relations, engagement, talent management, and the implementation of all our HR policies and procedures to newly acquired businesses.You will play a pivotal role in helping to deliver HR strategies that improve employee retention, satisfaction, and engagement, while ensuring our people have the tools and development opportunities they need to thrive.This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and wants to be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team. Key Duties and Responsibilities Act as a proactive HR partner across designated business areas, supporting leaders with all aspects of the employee lifecycle. Support initiatives that improve employee retention, engagement, and satisfaction, aligned with business objectives. Support the development and delivery of HR solutions that support the integration of new acquisitions and the Group's ambitious growth strategy. Provide guidance and coaching to managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, and absence issues. Support with the review, development, and implementation of HR policies and procedures to ensure consistency, compliance, and best practice. Support talent development by identifying skills gaps and promoting access to training and career development opportunities. Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across the Group, embedding these principles into everyday people practices. Collaborate with the wider People team to align Group initiatives and ensure consistency across regions, eg. Recruitment, L&D and ESG. Use data and HR metrics to monitor trends, inform decisions, and measure the impact of people strategies. Support health and wellbeing initiatives that contribute to a positive, engaging workplace environment. Ensure legal and regulatory compliance in all HR activities, staying abreast of employment law developments. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Ideally, CIPD Level 5 qualified, with significant practical HR experience. Strong background in employee relations, with experience managing complex cases, including disciplinary, grievance, and absence management. Demonstrable experience supporting rapid business growth and acquisition integration, especially within a fast-paced environment. Excellent understanding of employment law and the ability to provide expert advice on HR matters to senior management and staff. Ability to develop and implement HR policies and procedures that are aligned with business strategy and ensure legal compliance. Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the business. Proven track record in employee engagement and retention strategies, with measurable success in improving workplace satisfaction. Data-driven approach to HR, with experience using HR metrics and analytics to guide decision-making and measure impact. Ability to think strategically and commercially, understanding the wider business context and aligning HR activities to business goals. Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to thrive in a growing, dynamic environment. Strong IT skills, with proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Office applications. REF-
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
JMG Group is a private equity-backed insurance business headquartered in Leeds, with a strong and growing presence across the UK. As a Top 30 broker, we continue to expand rapidly through strategic acquisitions and currently place over £350m in Gross Written Premium each year. Our reputation in the market is built on delivering exceptional service to our customers, supported by the strength of our people, systems, and processes. Overall objective :This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in joining a small but highly impactful team that consistently deliver an effective, people-focused HR service across our UK Wide group of businesses.This role joins an existing HR & People Operations function, who focus on BAU tasks but also support continued expansion and the evolving needs of the Group. You'll be responsible for ensuring high-quality HR support across the business while also driving key people initiatives that align with our culture and growth ambitions.Reporting to the Senior Group HR Partner, you will help provide robust HR support across all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including absence and performance management, employee relations, engagement, talent management, and the implementation of all our HR policies and procedures to newly acquired businesses.You will play a pivotal role in helping to deliver HR strategies that improve employee retention, satisfaction, and engagement, while ensuring our people have the tools and development opportunities they need to thrive.This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and wants to be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team. Key Duties and Responsibilities Act as a proactive HR partner across designated business areas, supporting leaders with all aspects of the employee lifecycle. Support initiatives that improve employee retention, engagement, and satisfaction, aligned with business objectives. Support the development and delivery of HR solutions that support the integration of new acquisitions and the Group's ambitious growth strategy. Provide guidance and coaching to managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, and absence issues. Support with the review, development, and implementation of HR policies and procedures to ensure consistency, compliance, and best practice. Support talent development by identifying skills gaps and promoting access to training and career development opportunities. Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across the Group, embedding these principles into everyday people practices. Collaborate with the wider People team to align Group initiatives and ensure consistency across regions, eg. Recruitment, L&D and ESG. Use data and HR metrics to monitor trends, inform decisions, and measure the impact of people strategies. Support health and wellbeing initiatives that contribute to a positive, engaging workplace environment. Ensure legal and regulatory compliance in all HR activities, staying abreast of employment law developments. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Ideally, CIPD Level 5 qualified, with significant practical HR experience. Strong background in employee relations, with experience managing complex cases, including disciplinary, grievance, and absence management. Demonstrable experience supporting rapid business growth and acquisition integration, especially within a fast-paced environment. Excellent understanding of employment law and the ability to provide expert advice on HR matters to senior management and staff. Ability to develop and implement HR policies and procedures that are aligned with business strategy and ensure legal compliance. Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the business. Proven track record in employee engagement and retention strategies, with measurable success in improving workplace satisfaction. Data-driven approach to HR, with experience using HR metrics and analytics to guide decision-making and measure impact. Ability to think strategically and commercially, understanding the wider business context and aligning HR activities to business goals. Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to thrive in a growing, dynamic environment. Strong IT skills, with proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Office applications. REF-
Reward Advisor - Compensation Location: Birmingham (Hybrid - 2 days a week in the office) Duration: 12 month Fixed Term Contract Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 plus bonus Our client, a leading financial services company, is seeking a Reward Advisor to join their established Rewards team. In this role you will be supporting the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive compensation and benefits offering to ensure the client remains an employer of choice. You will work closely with the Reward and wider HR team to ensure the smooth running of all remuneration schemes including external bench-marking, analysis, plan design & calculation & processing of payments. You will be responsible for delivering and supporting a wide range of cyclical HR processes and will continually seek to improve the employee experience through customer service and efficiency. Key Responsibilities: Lead and support the design, review and communication of reward, bonus and compensation schemes , ensuring they align with business objectives and wider reward strategy . Manage the calculation, verification and processing of all bonus and incentive payments, ensuring accuracy, compliance and smooth integration with payroll operations . Contribute to a wide range of reward projects , providing research, analysis, and delivery support for short-term initiatives that enhance the organisation's compensation & benefits offering . Support enhancements to the Employee Value Proposition through policy review, benchmarking, and continuous improvement to keep the organisation competitive in the employment market. Provide expert, consultative reward and benefits advice to managers, HR Business Partners and wider HR colleagues, acting as a trusted subject-matter specialist. Work collaboratively with HR teams to drive and embed Reward Architecture and Salary Management frameworks across the organisation, improving consistency and governance. Support the delivery of reward analytics , including external benchmarking and evaluation, to ensure roles remain market-aligned and competitive. Oversee operational accuracy by guiding support teams on reward administration processes , ensuring timely and compliant workflow management. Manage relationships with third-party reward and benefits providers , including meeting coordination, agenda preparation and tracking follow-up actions to maintain seamless service delivery. What we're looking for: Experience in a Compensation or Reward role Proven background in bonus schemes, benchmarking, and reward analysis Data analysis skills in Excel and (Power BI experience desirable) Ability to work at pace and manage multiple deadlines Experience in financial services or a regulated environment is desirable Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Reward Advisor - Compensation Location: Birmingham (Hybrid - 2 days a week in the office) Duration: 12 month Fixed Term Contract Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 plus bonus Our client, a leading financial services company, is seeking a Reward Advisor to join their established Rewards team. In this role you will be supporting the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive compensation and benefits offering to ensure the client remains an employer of choice. You will work closely with the Reward and wider HR team to ensure the smooth running of all remuneration schemes including external bench-marking, analysis, plan design & calculation & processing of payments. You will be responsible for delivering and supporting a wide range of cyclical HR processes and will continually seek to improve the employee experience through customer service and efficiency. Key Responsibilities: Lead and support the design, review and communication of reward, bonus and compensation schemes , ensuring they align with business objectives and wider reward strategy . Manage the calculation, verification and processing of all bonus and incentive payments, ensuring accuracy, compliance and smooth integration with payroll operations . Contribute to a wide range of reward projects , providing research, analysis, and delivery support for short-term initiatives that enhance the organisation's compensation & benefits offering . Support enhancements to the Employee Value Proposition through policy review, benchmarking, and continuous improvement to keep the organisation competitive in the employment market. Provide expert, consultative reward and benefits advice to managers, HR Business Partners and wider HR colleagues, acting as a trusted subject-matter specialist. Work collaboratively with HR teams to drive and embed Reward Architecture and Salary Management frameworks across the organisation, improving consistency and governance. Support the delivery of reward analytics , including external benchmarking and evaluation, to ensure roles remain market-aligned and competitive. Oversee operational accuracy by guiding support teams on reward administration processes , ensuring timely and compliant workflow management. Manage relationships with third-party reward and benefits providers , including meeting coordination, agenda preparation and tracking follow-up actions to maintain seamless service delivery. What we're looking for: Experience in a Compensation or Reward role Proven background in bonus schemes, benchmarking, and reward analysis Data analysis skills in Excel and (Power BI experience desirable) Ability to work at pace and manage multiple deadlines Experience in financial services or a regulated environment is desirable Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
