Lead Planner (SC Clearance) - Derby Hybrid role (3 days onsite in Derby, 3 days remote). Salary (DOE) + training, development, pension, life insurance. Lead and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule across multiple workstreams. Set and uphold planning governance, standards and reporting frameworks. Integrate risk, dependencies and change into programme level schedules. Conduct scenario modelling and schedule assurance reviews. Provide executive level reporting and delivery confidence to senior stakeholders. Strong defence project planning background within complex, regulated environments. Proven experience leading Integrated Master Schedules at programme level. Comfortable challenging assumptions and influencing senior stakeholders. Strong commercial Primavera P6 experience. Experience mentoring or guiding junior planners. Must be eligible for UK security clearance (British National). Start date: As soon as possible Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom CGI - Defence & Intelligence Specialist - Secure Innovation & Advisory Team Role focused on leading technical solutions for highly secure government projects. Open only to UK Nationals eligible for High Level Clearance (HLC). Hybrid flexibility available, but onsite attendance required for secure access. Start date: As soon as possible Location: Various sites - Gloucester, Manchester, Liverpool, or client site in question. Manufacturing Business Analyst - Pharmaceutical Client Responsible for producing financial reports, Power BI dashboards, SSRS reports and processing data sets. 6 month assignment based in Southampton, with remote work possibility and occasional office presence. Start date: As soon as possible Location: University of Southampton Science Park, England, United Kingdom Deputy Director for Digital, Data and Building Technology - Education Estate Senior leadership role overseeing digital platforms, strategy, and transformation across Education Estates. Responsibilities include: Transforming the Digital Operating Environment. Developing and rolling out digital and technology standards. Supporting the £325m digital connectivity programme. Managing performance and service delivery with DDT operational teams. Location: Various (not specified) Clinical Safety Officer - Digital Screening Programme (LA International) Clinically registered professional with CPD in clinical safety. Hands on digital delivery experience in NHS or equivalent. Experience with DCB0129 and DCB0160 standards. Stakeholder management across clinical, technical, and senior leadership groups. Documentation and risk assessment in programme tooling (e.g., Aspyre). Ability to influence decisions and build safety centric culture. Duration: 12 months (initial contract) Location: SW1A 2AH, City of Westminster, England, United Kingdom Remote type: Remote Start date: As soon as possible Head of SOC / Incident Response - LA International Senior leadership within public sector and Defence cybersecurity. Coordinating and integrating public sector/defence digital services. Leverage AI for public benefit and strengthen digital infrastructure. Manage incident response with knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001, etc. Recruit, mentor, and influence SOC teams. Duration: 6 months Location: Fully remote (with occasional onsite meetings 1-2x per month) Start date: As soon as possible SOC Solutions & Cyber Advisory Lead (CGI) Lead SOC services with intelligence driven solutions. Design, sell, and deliver scalable SOC services aligned to client maturity. Influence service architecture and ensure robust, scalable implementations. Drive continuous improvement and strategic vision for intelligence led operations. Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom Start date: As soon as possible Software Developer - CGI Secure Innovation & Advisory Area Develop software solutions for secure, mission critical environments. Work within hybrid teams across Manchester or Gloucester offices. Collaborate closely with product, design, and delivery functions. Location: Gloucester, England, United Kingdom Start date: As soon as possible Additional Open Positions Various roles are available across different locations (Gloucester, Manchester, Sheffield, London, Nottingham, Coventry). Applicants can select preferred locations during application. General Employer Information (CGI) CGI offers competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, and a share scheme. Equal opportunities employer. All applicants encouraged to apply regardless of background or identity. Applications are evaluated based on qualifications and experience. Frequent updates and updates to requirements may apply to each role. Please note: The job you were originally searching for has been deleted or has expired.
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
Lead Planner (SC Clearance) - Derby Hybrid role (3 days onsite in Derby, 3 days remote). Salary (DOE) + training, development, pension, life insurance. Lead and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule across multiple workstreams. Set and uphold planning governance, standards and reporting frameworks. Integrate risk, dependencies and change into programme level schedules. Conduct scenario modelling and schedule assurance reviews. Provide executive level reporting and delivery confidence to senior stakeholders. Strong defence project planning background within complex, regulated environments. Proven experience leading Integrated Master Schedules at programme level. Comfortable challenging assumptions and influencing senior stakeholders. Strong commercial Primavera P6 experience. Experience mentoring or guiding junior planners. Must be eligible for UK security clearance (British National). Start date: As soon as possible Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom CGI - Defence & Intelligence Specialist - Secure Innovation & Advisory Team Role focused on leading technical solutions for highly secure government projects. Open only to UK Nationals eligible for High Level Clearance (HLC). Hybrid flexibility available, but onsite attendance required for secure access. Start date: As soon as possible Location: Various sites - Gloucester, Manchester, Liverpool, or client site in question. Manufacturing Business Analyst - Pharmaceutical Client Responsible for producing financial reports, Power BI dashboards, SSRS reports and processing data sets. 6 month assignment based in Southampton, with remote work possibility and occasional office presence. Start date: As soon as possible Location: University of Southampton Science Park, England, United Kingdom Deputy Director for Digital, Data and Building Technology - Education Estate Senior leadership role overseeing digital platforms, strategy, and transformation across Education Estates. Responsibilities include: Transforming the Digital Operating Environment. Developing and rolling out digital and technology standards. Supporting the £325m digital connectivity programme. Managing performance and service delivery with DDT operational teams. Location: Various (not specified) Clinical Safety Officer - Digital Screening Programme (LA International) Clinically registered professional with CPD in clinical safety. Hands on digital delivery experience in NHS or equivalent. Experience with DCB0129 and DCB0160 standards. Stakeholder management across clinical, technical, and senior leadership groups. Documentation and risk assessment in programme tooling (e.g., Aspyre). Ability to influence decisions and build safety centric culture. Duration: 12 months (initial contract) Location: SW1A 2AH, City of Westminster, England, United Kingdom Remote type: Remote Start date: As soon as possible Head of SOC / Incident Response - LA International Senior leadership within public sector and Defence cybersecurity. Coordinating and integrating public sector/defence digital services. Leverage AI for public benefit and strengthen digital infrastructure. Manage incident response with knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001, etc. Recruit, mentor, and influence SOC teams. Duration: 6 months Location: Fully remote (with occasional onsite meetings 1-2x per month) Start date: As soon as possible SOC Solutions & Cyber Advisory Lead (CGI) Lead SOC services with intelligence driven solutions. Design, sell, and deliver scalable SOC services aligned to client maturity. Influence service architecture and ensure robust, scalable implementations. Drive continuous improvement and strategic vision for intelligence led operations. Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom Start date: As soon as possible Software Developer - CGI Secure Innovation & Advisory Area Develop software solutions for secure, mission critical environments. Work within hybrid teams across Manchester or Gloucester offices. Collaborate closely with product, design, and delivery functions. Location: Gloucester, England, United Kingdom Start date: As soon as possible Additional Open Positions Various roles are available across different locations (Gloucester, Manchester, Sheffield, London, Nottingham, Coventry). Applicants can select preferred locations during application. General Employer Information (CGI) CGI offers competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, and a share scheme. Equal opportunities employer. All applicants encouraged to apply regardless of background or identity. Applications are evaluated based on qualifications and experience. Frequent updates and updates to requirements may apply to each role. Please note: The job you were originally searching for has been deleted or has expired.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Deputy Director, Head of HR Operations Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Salary: £81,000 - £117,800 Location: Milton Keynes, East Kilbride or London (hybrid working) FCDO leads the UK's work overseas, with more than 17,000 people across 180 countries. We operate in a fast changing global environment, and our people are central to delivering the UK's international priorities. We are transforming how we work to become more agile, digital and high performing. A key part of this is modernising our HR services so they are efficient, reliable and focused on the needs of our people. As Deputy Director, Head of HR Operations, you will lead HR services across the full employee lifecycle-from recruitment and onboarding through to systems, data, learning, global mobility and casework. You will run a large, complex operation that must deliver consistent, high quality services while continuing to evolve. This role sits on the HR senior leadership team. You will set direction, ensure services are well run and compliant, and drive improvements through automation, better use of data and a more user focused approach. You will work closely with senior leaders and digital teams to turn strategy into practical, effective delivery. We are looking for a proven operational leader with experience of scale, complexity and transformation. You will have led large service functions or shared services, managed systems and data, and delivered change while maintaining performance. You will be confident influencing at senior level and building strong, high performing teams. Above all, you will care about delivering excellent services that enable people to do their best work. If this sounds like you, please contact our advisors at GatenbySanderson for a confidential discussion: or . Closing date: 17:00, Friday 12 June 2026
Jun 09, 2026
Full time
Deputy Director, Head of HR Operations Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Salary: £81,000 - £117,800 Location: Milton Keynes, East Kilbride or London (hybrid working) FCDO leads the UK's work overseas, with more than 17,000 people across 180 countries. We operate in a fast changing global environment, and our people are central to delivering the UK's international priorities. We are transforming how we work to become more agile, digital and high performing. A key part of this is modernising our HR services so they are efficient, reliable and focused on the needs of our people. As Deputy Director, Head of HR Operations, you will lead HR services across the full employee lifecycle-from recruitment and onboarding through to systems, data, learning, global mobility and casework. You will run a large, complex operation that must deliver consistent, high quality services while continuing to evolve. This role sits on the HR senior leadership team. You will set direction, ensure services are well run and compliant, and drive improvements through automation, better use of data and a more user focused approach. You will work closely with senior leaders and digital teams to turn strategy into practical, effective delivery. We are looking for a proven operational leader with experience of scale, complexity and transformation. You will have led large service functions or shared services, managed systems and data, and delivered change while maintaining performance. You will be confident influencing at senior level and building strong, high performing teams. Above all, you will care about delivering excellent services that enable people to do their best work. If this sounds like you, please contact our advisors at GatenbySanderson for a confidential discussion: or . Closing date: 17:00, Friday 12 June 2026
Job Title: Head of Health & Social Care Location: London / Hybrid Salary : £45,000 - £65,000 per annum based upon experience plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Overview of the organisations Health & Social Care Programme: The Health & Social Care Programme convenes the companies shaping digital transformation across the NHS and social care. The programme supports members to understand policy, procurement and market developments, while working with government, NHS bodies, local leaders and system partners to create the conditions for technology to improve outcomes, productivity and experience across health and care. The programme includes established communities focused on commercial and procurement issues, interoperability and health data, social care, frontline digitisation and life sciences, and continues to expand into new areas of strategic importance such as femtech. Role Purpose: The role is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the programme, growing its impact and commercial performance, and ensuring techUK remains the leading industry voice on how technology can transform health and social care. Working at the intersection of policy, market engagement and member value, the successful candidate will help shape the company's offer to the sector and ensure the programme continues to respond to the evolving needs of members, policymakers and the wider health and care system. The postholder will work closely with members, senior leaders across the NHS and social care, and government stakeholders to influence policy thinking, strengthen market engagement and help members navigate a complex and fast-moving landscape. They will be expected to identify emerging priorities, translate sector developments into practical opportunities for members, and create a programme of activity that is relevant, high impact and commercially sustainable. This role also plays a central leadership role in building new partnerships, driving programme growth and positioning techUK as the go-to organisation for insight, convening power and thought leadership in digital health and care. Key Responsibilities: Set the strategic direction for the Health & Social Care Programme, aligning activity with the company's wider objectives and member priorities. Lead, coach and develop a team of programme professionals, setting clear objectives and ensuring high performance. Provide thought leadership to members and colleagues on digital health and social care policy, market trends and technology adoption. Build and maintain strong relationships with relevant government departments, NHS bodies, integrated care systems, social care leaders and other key stakeholders. Position techUK as a trusted partner and influential voice on digital transformation in health and social care. Deliver financial and non-financial targets, including member value, programme growth, commercial performance and stakeholder impact. Lead a high-quality programme of events, roundtables, market engagement activity and member forums. Oversee the Health & Social Care Council, an elected group representing the wider membership in this sector. Work closely with the Associate Director of Local Public Services on social care priorities and cross-cutting public sector issues. About you: Core Competencies: Highly motivated, proactive and commercially minded, with a strong sense of ownership and a 'can do' approach. Strong understanding of the UK health and social care landscape, including the policy agenda, key stakeholders and the role of technology in transformation. Excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, accurately and confidently to senior audiences. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across industry, government and public services. Experience leading teams and managing performance effectively. Experience designing and delivering high-quality events, engagement programmes or member-facing activity. High levels of personal and professional integrity. Desirable Knowledge and Experience: Good understanding of wider technology trends and the UK technology sector. Confidence chairing meetings, moderating discussions and speaking at events. Ability to present complex ideas clearly and persuasively in both written and verbal form. Additional Information: This is a full time role based out of the company's London offices, however the company operates a flexible working policy. This role profile is a guide to the work that is required but does not form part of any contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances. The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK prior to the commencement of employment. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to apply for this role. Candidates with experience of: Policy Manager, ecommerce Policy Manager, Policy Adviser, Senior Policy Adviser, Head of Health Programme, Head of Social Care Programme, Deputy Head of Social Care Programme, Policy Lead, Public Services Programme Manager may be considered for this role
Jun 04, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Head of Health & Social Care Location: London / Hybrid Salary : £45,000 - £65,000 per annum based upon experience plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Overview of the organisations Health & Social Care Programme: The Health & Social Care Programme convenes the companies shaping digital transformation across the NHS and social care. The programme supports members to understand policy, procurement and market developments, while working with government, NHS bodies, local leaders and system partners to create the conditions for technology to improve outcomes, productivity and experience across health and care. The programme includes established communities focused on commercial and procurement issues, interoperability and health data, social care, frontline digitisation and life sciences, and continues to expand into new areas of strategic importance such as femtech. Role Purpose: The role is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the programme, growing its impact and commercial performance, and ensuring techUK remains the leading industry voice on how technology can transform health and social care. Working at the intersection of policy, market engagement and member value, the successful candidate will help shape the company's offer to the sector and ensure the programme continues to respond to the evolving needs of members, policymakers and the wider health and care system. The postholder will work closely with members, senior leaders across the NHS and social care, and government stakeholders to influence policy thinking, strengthen market engagement and help members navigate a complex and fast-moving landscape. They will be expected to identify emerging priorities, translate sector developments into practical opportunities for members, and create a programme of activity that is relevant, high impact and commercially sustainable. This role also plays a central leadership role in building new partnerships, driving programme growth and positioning techUK as the go-to organisation for insight, convening power and thought leadership in digital health and care. Key Responsibilities: Set the strategic direction for the Health & Social Care Programme, aligning activity with the company's wider objectives and member priorities. Lead, coach and develop a team of programme professionals, setting clear objectives and ensuring high performance. Provide thought leadership to members and colleagues on digital health and social care policy, market trends and technology adoption. Build and maintain strong relationships with relevant government departments, NHS bodies, integrated care systems, social care leaders and other key stakeholders. Position techUK as a trusted partner and influential voice on digital transformation in health and social care. Deliver financial and non-financial targets, including member value, programme growth, commercial performance and stakeholder impact. Lead a high-quality programme of events, roundtables, market engagement activity and member forums. Oversee the Health & Social Care Council, an elected group representing the wider membership in this sector. Work closely with the Associate Director of Local Public Services on social care priorities and cross-cutting public sector issues. About you: Core Competencies: Highly motivated, proactive and commercially minded, with a strong sense of ownership and a 'can do' approach. Strong understanding of the UK health and social care landscape, including the policy agenda, key stakeholders and the role of technology in transformation. Excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, accurately and confidently to senior audiences. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across industry, government and public services. Experience leading teams and managing performance effectively. Experience designing and delivering high-quality events, engagement programmes or member-facing activity. High levels of personal and professional integrity. Desirable Knowledge and Experience: Good understanding of wider technology trends and the UK technology sector. Confidence chairing meetings, moderating discussions and speaking at events. Ability to present complex ideas clearly and persuasively in both written and verbal form. Additional Information: This is a full time role based out of the company's London offices, however the company operates a flexible working policy. This role profile is a guide to the work that is required but does not form part of any contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances. The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK prior to the commencement of employment. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to apply for this role. Candidates with experience of: Policy Manager, ecommerce Policy Manager, Policy Adviser, Senior Policy Adviser, Head of Health Programme, Head of Social Care Programme, Deputy Head of Social Care Programme, Policy Lead, Public Services Programme Manager may be considered for this role
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has launched a new 10-year strategy focused on reducing health inequalities and supporting healthier, more independent lives. Delivering this ambition depends on strong communications and engagement that connect colleagues, partners, patients and local communities, while responding to financial pressures and a diverse workforce. Underpinned by four behaviours - working in teams, listening, embracing difference and empowering people - the Communications and Engagement team plays a key role in ensuring colleagues feel valued, informed and engaged. This role supports the Associate Director of Communications and Engagement to lead and develop the team, delivering high-quality internal, external, digital and stakeholder communications aligned to the Trust's strategy and Buckinghamshire system priorities. It leads on media relations, issues management and campaign delivery, advising senior leaders on reputational risk and opportunity. The post includes line management responsibilities, forward planning and coordination of communications activity, and evaluation to demonstrate impact and value. Main duties of the job Support the Associate Director to lead the communications and engagement function, ensuring it delivers against the Trust's 10-year strategy. Lead the communications planning process for the Trust, owning systems and processes to facilitate effective internal and external communications across all channels. Provide expert professional communications advice, guidance and support to senior leaders, including advice on contentious matters and crisis communications. Lead on media relations, reputation management and issues management, both proactively and reactively. Design and deliver innovative communications and marketing campaigns to support key Trust priorities, including recruitment, transformation projects and the promotion of the Trust's brand. Manage direct reports, quality assuring their work and supporting their professional development. Deputise for the Associate Director of Communications and Engagement as required. Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota for communications. About us Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!" What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. What do we stand for? Our aim to help the residents of Buckinghamshire to lead healthier, more independent lives. We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes. We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates. We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application. We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. Job responsibilities Strategic Communications and Planning Lead on the communications planning process for the Trust, owning and continuously improving the forward planning grid and channel planner for all channels and services, including: Internal communications: providing information to staff and engaging with them through a variety of means, building staff knowledge, confidence and connection to the Trusts strategy and values. External public communications: seeking out compelling stories and using appropriate channels to share positive news about the Trust. External stakeholder communications: ensuring partners are informed, briefed regularly and supportive of the Trusts strategic direction. Digital communications: ensuring channels are exploited for engagement as well as broadcast, and that the Trust is using appropriate platforms including social media, the BHT app, the CAKE intranet and BHT Buzz. Provide expert communications guidance at internal and external meetings, deputising for the Associate Director of Communications and Engagement where required. Support the Associate Director in implementing key elements of the Trusts overarching Communications and Engagement Strategy, including support for embedding the four key behaviours: working in teams, listening to patients and colleagues, embracing difference, and empowering people. Influence, negotiate and advise colleagues at all levels on communication, media, crisis handling, marketing and engagement matters in accordance with best practice. Lead on effective communications reporting and evaluation, advising the team on best practice for demonstrating the value and impact of campaigns and activities. Profile Raising and Reputation Management Provide expert professional communications advice to senior leaders across the Trust, including on contentious matters where expert opinions may differ, often reacting to unforeseen events. Regularly horizon scan internally and externally, identifying potential risks and opportunities relevant to the Trusts profile or reputation at an early stage, ensuring the Trust can respond or capitalise in a timely fashion. Ensure reputational issues are escalated appropriately and that risks are identified, logged and managed. Proactively manage relationships, both internal and external, ensuring appropriate and timely engagement with stakeholders. Work with the team to provide an effective proactive and reactive media relations service, promoting the best interests of the Trust and minimising potential reputational damage. Establish effective links with Trust directorates to ensure managers and clinical staff are informed, engaged with the Trusts priorities and supported with expert communications advice. Provide expert briefing, reputational management and crisis handling advice to senior staff. During major incidents and crises, execute internal and external communications plans to ensure key stakeholders are informed and reputational risks are minimised. Work collaboratively with communications and engagement teams across the Buckinghamshire place partnership, ICIS and NHS England, supporting system-wide communications on transformational change. Campaigns Lead on the design and delivery of innovative and creative communications and marketing plans to support key Trust campaigns, for example recruitment, transformation projects and public health initiatives. Support the development and maintenance of the Trusts brand, including visual identity and house style, advising and guiding colleagues in correct use of templates and guidelines. Working with internal colleagues and external agencies where necessary, develop appropriate materials, information and marketing collateral which reflect the Trusts brand, vision and values. Lead on communications activity for designated areas of Trust business, acting as a trusted communications advisor and the go to person for internal and external communications advice. Team Management and Development Lead the communications team, including appraisals, personal development planning, coaching, mentoring and discipline. Effectively manage the performance and projects delivered by direct reports to ensure a consistent and excellent level of work at all times. Talent manage and grow individuals within the team, ensuring continuous development in line with national, technological and organisational changes. Understand individual development needs and provide personal development plans that support their needs and contribute to the departments business and skills requirements. Maintain and enhance own personal and professional skills and competences, contributing to own performance appraisals and development plan. Keep abreast of professional, technological and digital best practice that could enhance the role or team. Deputise for the Associate Director of Communications and Engagement at internal and external meetings and events as required. Identify suppliers and negotiate, manage and evaluate contracts with external contractors providing communication or engagement services not available in-house (e.g. video, specialist design, printing services), in line with procurement policy. Support other departments on briefing suppliers for specific projects. Ensure that use of resources represents value for money and is properly accounted for at all times. Manage contracts or agreements with suppliers of communications or engagement activity or products. Information Management Ensure that patient confidentiality is protected at all times and the provisions of the Data Protection Act 2018 are adhered to. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion, taking into account how individual actions contribute to the equality agenda. . click apply for full job details
May 30, 2026
Full time
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has launched a new 10-year strategy focused on reducing health inequalities and supporting healthier, more independent lives. Delivering this ambition depends on strong communications and engagement that connect colleagues, partners, patients and local communities, while responding to financial pressures and a diverse workforce. Underpinned by four behaviours - working in teams, listening, embracing difference and empowering people - the Communications and Engagement team plays a key role in ensuring colleagues feel valued, informed and engaged. This role supports the Associate Director of Communications and Engagement to lead and develop the team, delivering high-quality internal, external, digital and stakeholder communications aligned to the Trust's strategy and Buckinghamshire system priorities. It leads on media relations, issues management and campaign delivery, advising senior leaders on reputational risk and opportunity. The post includes line management responsibilities, forward planning and coordination of communications activity, and evaluation to demonstrate impact and value. Main duties of the job Support the Associate Director to lead the communications and engagement function, ensuring it delivers against the Trust's 10-year strategy. Lead the communications planning process for the Trust, owning systems and processes to facilitate effective internal and external communications across all channels. Provide expert professional communications advice, guidance and support to senior leaders, including advice on contentious matters and crisis communications. Lead on media relations, reputation management and issues management, both proactively and reactively. Design and deliver innovative communications and marketing campaigns to support key Trust priorities, including recruitment, transformation projects and the promotion of the Trust's brand. Manage direct reports, quality assuring their work and supporting their professional development. Deputise for the Associate Director of Communications and Engagement as required. Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota for communications. About us Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!" What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. What do we stand for? Our aim to help the residents of Buckinghamshire to lead healthier, more independent lives. We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes. We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates. We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application. We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. Job responsibilities Strategic Communications and Planning Lead on the communications planning process for the Trust, owning and continuously improving the forward planning grid and channel planner for all channels and services, including: Internal communications: providing information to staff and engaging with them through a variety of means, building staff knowledge, confidence and connection to the Trusts strategy and values. External public communications: seeking out compelling stories and using appropriate channels to share positive news about the Trust. External stakeholder communications: ensuring partners are informed, briefed regularly and supportive of the Trusts strategic direction. Digital communications: ensuring channels are exploited for engagement as well as broadcast, and that the Trust is using appropriate platforms including social media, the BHT app, the CAKE intranet and BHT Buzz. Provide expert communications guidance at internal and external meetings, deputising for the Associate Director of Communications and Engagement where required. Support the Associate Director in implementing key elements of the Trusts overarching Communications and Engagement Strategy, including support for embedding the four key behaviours: working in teams, listening to patients and colleagues, embracing difference, and empowering people. Influence, negotiate and advise colleagues at all levels on communication, media, crisis handling, marketing and engagement matters in accordance with best practice. Lead on effective communications reporting and evaluation, advising the team on best practice for demonstrating the value and impact of campaigns and activities. Profile Raising and Reputation Management Provide expert professional communications advice to senior leaders across the Trust, including on contentious matters where expert opinions may differ, often reacting to unforeseen events. Regularly horizon scan internally and externally, identifying potential risks and opportunities relevant to the Trusts profile or reputation at an early stage, ensuring the Trust can respond or capitalise in a timely fashion. Ensure reputational issues are escalated appropriately and that risks are identified, logged and managed. Proactively manage relationships, both internal and external, ensuring appropriate and timely engagement with stakeholders. Work with the team to provide an effective proactive and reactive media relations service, promoting the best interests of the Trust and minimising potential reputational damage. Establish effective links with Trust directorates to ensure managers and clinical staff are informed, engaged with the Trusts priorities and supported with expert communications advice. Provide expert briefing, reputational management and crisis handling advice to senior staff. During major incidents and crises, execute internal and external communications plans to ensure key stakeholders are informed and reputational risks are minimised. Work collaboratively with communications and engagement teams across the Buckinghamshire place partnership, ICIS and NHS England, supporting system-wide communications on transformational change. Campaigns Lead on the design and delivery of innovative and creative communications and marketing plans to support key Trust campaigns, for example recruitment, transformation projects and public health initiatives. Support the development and maintenance of the Trusts brand, including visual identity and house style, advising and guiding colleagues in correct use of templates and guidelines. Working with internal colleagues and external agencies where necessary, develop appropriate materials, information and marketing collateral which reflect the Trusts brand, vision and values. Lead on communications activity for designated areas of Trust business, acting as a trusted communications advisor and the go to person for internal and external communications advice. Team Management and Development Lead the communications team, including appraisals, personal development planning, coaching, mentoring and discipline. Effectively manage the performance and projects delivered by direct reports to ensure a consistent and excellent level of work at all times. Talent manage and grow individuals within the team, ensuring continuous development in line with national, technological and organisational changes. Understand individual development needs and provide personal development plans that support their needs and contribute to the departments business and skills requirements. Maintain and enhance own personal and professional skills and competences, contributing to own performance appraisals and development plan. Keep abreast of professional, technological and digital best practice that could enhance the role or team. Deputise for the Associate Director of Communications and Engagement at internal and external meetings and events as required. Identify suppliers and negotiate, manage and evaluate contracts with external contractors providing communication or engagement services not available in-house (e.g. video, specialist design, printing services), in line with procurement policy. Support other departments on briefing suppliers for specific projects. Ensure that use of resources represents value for money and is properly accounted for at all times. Manage contracts or agreements with suppliers of communications or engagement activity or products. Information Management Ensure that patient confidentiality is protected at all times and the provisions of the Data Protection Act 2018 are adhered to. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion, taking into account how individual actions contribute to the equality agenda. . click apply for full job details
Location Cardiff, Croydon, Glasgow, Manchester, Sheffield About the job Job summary We are looking to recruit 3 Portfolio Chief Technology Officer (CTO) roles. Two of which will support our Migration and Borders Digital Group, and the remaining role will support our Enterprise Services teams. As a key member of the Home Office Government Digital and Data Profession leadership team, you will play a critical role in providing Government Digital and Data services at the Home Office, supporting vital national infrastructure and Home Office services. Your role will involve supporting a user-base of 35,000+ Home Office users, over 400 public-facing services used by millions, and diverse critical business areas including UK Visa & Immigration, Border Force, HMPO and policing. As a Deputy Director Portfolio CTO, you will be accountable for leading the technical strategy for the Portfolio, and the wider technology professional community. You will provide technical direction for the delivery of government services, leading design, build and management activity across all areas of architecture, infrastructure, security and engineering. You will identify underlying technology requirements to support business platform capability and lead a team of technology specialists to create cutting-edge services. You will be required to build strategic, collaborative and constructive relationships with a growing ecosystem of digital and third-party technology suppliers. This will include championing emerging standards, principles or policies to support with this collaboration. You will identify how technical teams can become leaner by removing unnecessary overheads and advising on how they can deliver more with existing capabilities. Through establishing effective ways of working, you will ensure that we meet our commitments, increasing the certainty of the outcomes we achieve. You will be accountable for ensuring that we deliver to cost and quality standards and managing risks and dependencies across multiple teams. We are looking for someone who is strategic and forward thinking in terms of how we engage with the business, use technology and achieve our long-term goals. You will strive to deliver better outcomes and value for money by encouraging and embedding a culture of continuous improvement within the portfolio and across wider technology teams. As a leader within Home Office Government Digital and Data Profession and the Portfolio, you will inspire others and establish a team and a culture that individuals feel proud to be apart of. Job description For full details of all three roles, please see the Candidate Pack on the Civil Service website. Person specification Essential Criteria The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience of: Providing clear technical leadership and authority across technology, platforms and architecture within a large, complex organisation. Setting and owning enterprise-level technology and platform direction, translating organisational goals into coherent strategy, priorities and investment decisions. Leading and influencing across a matrixed, federated organisation, building trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels (including senior leaders and non-technical audiences). Understanding cyber security, risk management and assurance in a highly regulated enterprise context, and assessing and clearly articulating technical risk and architectural maturity to senior stakeholders. Embedding architecture governance, standards and assurance into business-as-usual delivery to improve consistency, quality and pace. Driving innovation and continuous improvement to increase the efficiency, resilience and value for money of platform and technology services. Desirable Criteria It would also be desirable to demonstrate experience of: Operating at executive or senior leadership level within a large or highly regulated organisation, including managing substantial technology investment and making value for money decisions across complex portfolios. Leading significant technology, platform, or digital transformation at scale, including modernisation of legacy and mission critical systems, using modern product led and Agile approaches. Driving cross portfolio collaboration, convergence or reuse of platforms, services, or standards in a multi team environment, with accountability for delivering and operating live services/products that meet user needs and performance expectations. Interested? Apply via Civil Service Jobs for full role details.
May 26, 2026
Full time
Location Cardiff, Croydon, Glasgow, Manchester, Sheffield About the job Job summary We are looking to recruit 3 Portfolio Chief Technology Officer (CTO) roles. Two of which will support our Migration and Borders Digital Group, and the remaining role will support our Enterprise Services teams. As a key member of the Home Office Government Digital and Data Profession leadership team, you will play a critical role in providing Government Digital and Data services at the Home Office, supporting vital national infrastructure and Home Office services. Your role will involve supporting a user-base of 35,000+ Home Office users, over 400 public-facing services used by millions, and diverse critical business areas including UK Visa & Immigration, Border Force, HMPO and policing. As a Deputy Director Portfolio CTO, you will be accountable for leading the technical strategy for the Portfolio, and the wider technology professional community. You will provide technical direction for the delivery of government services, leading design, build and management activity across all areas of architecture, infrastructure, security and engineering. You will identify underlying technology requirements to support business platform capability and lead a team of technology specialists to create cutting-edge services. You will be required to build strategic, collaborative and constructive relationships with a growing ecosystem of digital and third-party technology suppliers. This will include championing emerging standards, principles or policies to support with this collaboration. You will identify how technical teams can become leaner by removing unnecessary overheads and advising on how they can deliver more with existing capabilities. Through establishing effective ways of working, you will ensure that we meet our commitments, increasing the certainty of the outcomes we achieve. You will be accountable for ensuring that we deliver to cost and quality standards and managing risks and dependencies across multiple teams. We are looking for someone who is strategic and forward thinking in terms of how we engage with the business, use technology and achieve our long-term goals. You will strive to deliver better outcomes and value for money by encouraging and embedding a culture of continuous improvement within the portfolio and across wider technology teams. As a leader within Home Office Government Digital and Data Profession and the Portfolio, you will inspire others and establish a team and a culture that individuals feel proud to be apart of. Job description For full details of all three roles, please see the Candidate Pack on the Civil Service website. Person specification Essential Criteria The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience of: Providing clear technical leadership and authority across technology, platforms and architecture within a large, complex organisation. Setting and owning enterprise-level technology and platform direction, translating organisational goals into coherent strategy, priorities and investment decisions. Leading and influencing across a matrixed, federated organisation, building trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels (including senior leaders and non-technical audiences). Understanding cyber security, risk management and assurance in a highly regulated enterprise context, and assessing and clearly articulating technical risk and architectural maturity to senior stakeholders. Embedding architecture governance, standards and assurance into business-as-usual delivery to improve consistency, quality and pace. Driving innovation and continuous improvement to increase the efficiency, resilience and value for money of platform and technology services. Desirable Criteria It would also be desirable to demonstrate experience of: Operating at executive or senior leadership level within a large or highly regulated organisation, including managing substantial technology investment and making value for money decisions across complex portfolios. Leading significant technology, platform, or digital transformation at scale, including modernisation of legacy and mission critical systems, using modern product led and Agile approaches. Driving cross portfolio collaboration, convergence or reuse of platforms, services, or standards in a multi team environment, with accountability for delivering and operating live services/products that meet user needs and performance expectations. Interested? Apply via Civil Service Jobs for full role details.
We are 4 Day Week employer Purpose of the role Brook is the UK s leading sexual health and wellbeing charity, providing inclusive, confidential services and education to support people of all ages. We are committed to changing attitudes, challenging prejudice and championing equality. We are seeking an exceptional, values-driven operational leader to join us as Assistant Director of Clinical Operations, providing strategic leadership and oversight across our national portfolio of clinical services. This is a pivotal senior role responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, innovative and financially sustainable services, while contributing to organisational strategy, growth and continuous improvement. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive and working as part of the senior leadership team, you will lead operational performance, governance, service transformation and quality assurance across Brook s clinical services. You will oversee an allocated portfolio of services and contracts alongside providing leadership to the Head of Clinical Operations. You will drive operational excellence through robust performance frameworks and continuous improvement, lead the mobilisation of new services, and provide senior escalation for complex issues, ensuring strong risk management and full compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements. With substantial experience of leading complex healthcare or public health services, you will bring strong strategic, analytical and leadership skills, alongside a commitment to delivering outstanding, person-centred care and fostering a culture of accountability and inclusion. Essential criteria Significant senior operational leadership experience within healthcare, public health or related services. Significant experience of providing strategic operational leadership across complex, multi-site healthcare or public health services. Proven experience of delivering high quality services within complex contractual and regulatory environments. Experience of leading organisational change, service transformation and operational improvement programmes. Experience of budget management and financial oversight across multiple services. Demonstrable experience of working collaboratively with commissioners, partners and senior stakeholders. Experience of contract mobilisation, redesign and performance improvement. Experience of leading high-performing teams through periods of change and growth. Experience of accountability for organisation-wide operational performance, governance and service improvement. Experience of managing complex complaints, incidents and operational risk. Experience of supporting complex staffing and workforce management issues. Experience of developing and managing external stakeholder and subcontractor relationships. To learn more about the role and person specification please read the attached 'role specification' which can be found on the application form. About the role: Hours: Full-Time 37.5 Hours per week (Upon completing your probationary period, you will be eligible to join the 4 Day Week program, which allows you to work 20% fewer hours without a decrease in salary) Contract: Permanent Location: This is a UK-wide role that can be primarily remote, with a designated base at the nearest Brook office or service. Salary: £72,000 Closing date: 30th May 2026 First stage interviews: 10 June 2026 Application Tip: Ensure your supporting statement refers to the person specification as this will assist in a successful sift through to the interview stage. About Brook: Brook is the UK s leading sexual health and wellbeing charity. We are committed to changing attitudes, challenging prejudice and championing equality. Our unique combination of clinical services and education programmes are designed to meet individual needs and instill positive behaviours that influence their whole lives. Our digital solutions help us reach even greater numbers of young people and professionals, and our expansion into all-age services ensures that whole communities can benefit from our inclusive, non-judgmental approach to sexual and reproductive health. We are continuously listening to and learning from our service users and the communities we support. We amplify the voices of those who face barriers to access, ensuring that sexual health remains high on the political agenda and that law, policy and practice is aligned with what they need. Benefits of working for Brook: 4 Day Week (Working 20% hours less without salary decrease) Annual leave 28 days per annum, increasing up to 33 days plus 8 bank holidays Sick pay (from 3 up to 12 weeks fully paid) Flexible working Gratitude scheme Assisted purchase scheme Cycle to Work up to £1k Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Long service awards Maternity and paternity pay Pension scheme Employee pension contributions matched by Brook up to 4% of qualifying earnings Training and development opportunities Coaching Please note - this role requires the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced DBS check . Candidates must be able to provide paperwork demonstrating their right to work in the UK. Please note: internal applicants with live sanctions will not be considered for this role. We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible. Due to the high number of applications for this post, it will not be possible to respond to every application. We will contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date if you have been shortlisted for the role. Thank you for your interest in working for Brook. Brook Safeguarding with Purpose Working with People Safely. Safe Place, Safe People.
May 22, 2026
Full time
We are 4 Day Week employer Purpose of the role Brook is the UK s leading sexual health and wellbeing charity, providing inclusive, confidential services and education to support people of all ages. We are committed to changing attitudes, challenging prejudice and championing equality. We are seeking an exceptional, values-driven operational leader to join us as Assistant Director of Clinical Operations, providing strategic leadership and oversight across our national portfolio of clinical services. This is a pivotal senior role responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, innovative and financially sustainable services, while contributing to organisational strategy, growth and continuous improvement. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive and working as part of the senior leadership team, you will lead operational performance, governance, service transformation and quality assurance across Brook s clinical services. You will oversee an allocated portfolio of services and contracts alongside providing leadership to the Head of Clinical Operations. You will drive operational excellence through robust performance frameworks and continuous improvement, lead the mobilisation of new services, and provide senior escalation for complex issues, ensuring strong risk management and full compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements. With substantial experience of leading complex healthcare or public health services, you will bring strong strategic, analytical and leadership skills, alongside a commitment to delivering outstanding, person-centred care and fostering a culture of accountability and inclusion. Essential criteria Significant senior operational leadership experience within healthcare, public health or related services. Significant experience of providing strategic operational leadership across complex, multi-site healthcare or public health services. Proven experience of delivering high quality services within complex contractual and regulatory environments. Experience of leading organisational change, service transformation and operational improvement programmes. Experience of budget management and financial oversight across multiple services. Demonstrable experience of working collaboratively with commissioners, partners and senior stakeholders. Experience of contract mobilisation, redesign and performance improvement. Experience of leading high-performing teams through periods of change and growth. Experience of accountability for organisation-wide operational performance, governance and service improvement. Experience of managing complex complaints, incidents and operational risk. Experience of supporting complex staffing and workforce management issues. Experience of developing and managing external stakeholder and subcontractor relationships. To learn more about the role and person specification please read the attached 'role specification' which can be found on the application form. About the role: Hours: Full-Time 37.5 Hours per week (Upon completing your probationary period, you will be eligible to join the 4 Day Week program, which allows you to work 20% fewer hours without a decrease in salary) Contract: Permanent Location: This is a UK-wide role that can be primarily remote, with a designated base at the nearest Brook office or service. Salary: £72,000 Closing date: 30th May 2026 First stage interviews: 10 June 2026 Application Tip: Ensure your supporting statement refers to the person specification as this will assist in a successful sift through to the interview stage. About Brook: Brook is the UK s leading sexual health and wellbeing charity. We are committed to changing attitudes, challenging prejudice and championing equality. Our unique combination of clinical services and education programmes are designed to meet individual needs and instill positive behaviours that influence their whole lives. Our digital solutions help us reach even greater numbers of young people and professionals, and our expansion into all-age services ensures that whole communities can benefit from our inclusive, non-judgmental approach to sexual and reproductive health. We are continuously listening to and learning from our service users and the communities we support. We amplify the voices of those who face barriers to access, ensuring that sexual health remains high on the political agenda and that law, policy and practice is aligned with what they need. Benefits of working for Brook: 4 Day Week (Working 20% hours less without salary decrease) Annual leave 28 days per annum, increasing up to 33 days plus 8 bank holidays Sick pay (from 3 up to 12 weeks fully paid) Flexible working Gratitude scheme Assisted purchase scheme Cycle to Work up to £1k Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Long service awards Maternity and paternity pay Pension scheme Employee pension contributions matched by Brook up to 4% of qualifying earnings Training and development opportunities Coaching Please note - this role requires the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced DBS check . Candidates must be able to provide paperwork demonstrating their right to work in the UK. Please note: internal applicants with live sanctions will not be considered for this role. We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible. Due to the high number of applications for this post, it will not be possible to respond to every application. We will contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date if you have been shortlisted for the role. Thank you for your interest in working for Brook. Brook Safeguarding with Purpose Working with People Safely. Safe Place, Safe People.
Job Title: Head of Health & Social Care Location: London / Hybrid Salary : £45,000 - £65,000 per annum based upon experience plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Overview of techUK's Health & Social Care Programme: techUK's Health & Social Care Programme convenes the companies shaping digital transformation across the NHS and social care. The programme supports members to understand policy, procurement and market developments, while working with government, NHS bodies, local leaders and system partners to create the conditions for technology to improve outcomes, productivity and experience across health and care. The programme includes established communities focused on commercial and procurement issues, interoperability and health data, social care, frontline digitisation and life sciences, and continues to expand into new areas of strategic importance such as femtech. Role Purpose: The role is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the programme, growing its impact and commercial performance, and ensuring techUK remains the leading industry voice on how technology can transform health and social care. Working at the intersection of policy, market engagement and member value, the successful candidate will help shape techUK's offer to the sector and ensure the programme continues to respond to the evolving needs of members, policymakers and the wider health and care system. The postholder will work closely with members, senior leaders across the NHS and social care, and government stakeholders to influence policy thinking, strengthen market engagement and help members navigate a complex and fast-moving landscape. They will be expected to identify emerging priorities, translate sector developments into practical opportunities for members, and create a programme of activity that is relevant, high impact and commercially sustainable. This role also plays a central leadership role in building new partnerships, driving programme growth and positioning techUK as the go-to organisation for insight, convening power and thought leadership in digital health and care. Key Responsibilities: Set the strategic direction for the Health & Social Care Programme, aligning activity with techUK's wider objectives and member priorities. Lead, coach and develop a team of programme professionals, setting clear objectives and ensuring high performance. Provide thought leadership to members and colleagues on digital health and social care policy, market trends and technology adoption. Build and maintain strong relationships with relevant government departments, NHS bodies, integrated care systems, social care leaders and other key stakeholders. Position techUK as a trusted partner and influential voice on digital transformation in health and social care. Deliver financial and non-financial targets, including member value, programme growth, commercial performance and stakeholder impact. Lead a high-quality programme of events, roundtables, market engagement activity and member forums. Oversee the Health & Social Care Council, an elected group representing the wider membership in this sector. Work closely with the Associate Director of Local Public Services on social care priorities and cross-cutting public sector issues. About you: Core Competencies: Highly motivated, proactive and commercially minded, with a strong sense of ownership and a 'can do' approach. Strong understanding of the UK health and social care landscape, including the policy agenda, key stakeholders and the role of technology in transformation. Excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, accurately and confidently to senior audiences. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across industry, government and public services. Experience leading teams and managing performance effectively. Experience designing and delivering high-quality events, engagement programmes or member-facing activity. High levels of personal and professional integrity. Desirable Knowledge and Experience: Good understanding of wider technology trends and the UK technology sector. Confidence chairing meetings, moderating discussions and speaking at events. Ability to present complex ideas clearly and persuasively in both written and verbal form. Additional Information: This is a full time role based out of techUK's London offices, however techUK operates a flexible working policy. This role profile is a guide to the work that is required but does not form part of any contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances. The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK prior to the commencement of employment. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to apply for this role. Candidates with experience of: Policy Manager, ecommerce Policy Manager, Policy Adviser, Senior Policy Adviser, Head of Health Programme, Head of Social Care Programme, Deputy Head of Social Care Programme, Policy Lead, Public Services Programme Manager may be considered for this role
May 22, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Head of Health & Social Care Location: London / Hybrid Salary : £45,000 - £65,000 per annum based upon experience plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Overview of techUK's Health & Social Care Programme: techUK's Health & Social Care Programme convenes the companies shaping digital transformation across the NHS and social care. The programme supports members to understand policy, procurement and market developments, while working with government, NHS bodies, local leaders and system partners to create the conditions for technology to improve outcomes, productivity and experience across health and care. The programme includes established communities focused on commercial and procurement issues, interoperability and health data, social care, frontline digitisation and life sciences, and continues to expand into new areas of strategic importance such as femtech. Role Purpose: The role is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the programme, growing its impact and commercial performance, and ensuring techUK remains the leading industry voice on how technology can transform health and social care. Working at the intersection of policy, market engagement and member value, the successful candidate will help shape techUK's offer to the sector and ensure the programme continues to respond to the evolving needs of members, policymakers and the wider health and care system. The postholder will work closely with members, senior leaders across the NHS and social care, and government stakeholders to influence policy thinking, strengthen market engagement and help members navigate a complex and fast-moving landscape. They will be expected to identify emerging priorities, translate sector developments into practical opportunities for members, and create a programme of activity that is relevant, high impact and commercially sustainable. This role also plays a central leadership role in building new partnerships, driving programme growth and positioning techUK as the go-to organisation for insight, convening power and thought leadership in digital health and care. Key Responsibilities: Set the strategic direction for the Health & Social Care Programme, aligning activity with techUK's wider objectives and member priorities. Lead, coach and develop a team of programme professionals, setting clear objectives and ensuring high performance. Provide thought leadership to members and colleagues on digital health and social care policy, market trends and technology adoption. Build and maintain strong relationships with relevant government departments, NHS bodies, integrated care systems, social care leaders and other key stakeholders. Position techUK as a trusted partner and influential voice on digital transformation in health and social care. Deliver financial and non-financial targets, including member value, programme growth, commercial performance and stakeholder impact. Lead a high-quality programme of events, roundtables, market engagement activity and member forums. Oversee the Health & Social Care Council, an elected group representing the wider membership in this sector. Work closely with the Associate Director of Local Public Services on social care priorities and cross-cutting public sector issues. About you: Core Competencies: Highly motivated, proactive and commercially minded, with a strong sense of ownership and a 'can do' approach. Strong understanding of the UK health and social care landscape, including the policy agenda, key stakeholders and the role of technology in transformation. Excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, accurately and confidently to senior audiences. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across industry, government and public services. Experience leading teams and managing performance effectively. Experience designing and delivering high-quality events, engagement programmes or member-facing activity. High levels of personal and professional integrity. Desirable Knowledge and Experience: Good understanding of wider technology trends and the UK technology sector. Confidence chairing meetings, moderating discussions and speaking at events. Ability to present complex ideas clearly and persuasively in both written and verbal form. Additional Information: This is a full time role based out of techUK's London offices, however techUK operates a flexible working policy. This role profile is a guide to the work that is required but does not form part of any contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances. The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK prior to the commencement of employment. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to apply for this role. Candidates with experience of: Policy Manager, ecommerce Policy Manager, Policy Adviser, Senior Policy Adviser, Head of Health Programme, Head of Social Care Programme, Deputy Head of Social Care Programme, Policy Lead, Public Services Programme Manager may be considered for this role
Job Title: Head of Health & Social Care Location: London / Hybrid Salary : £45,000 - £65,000 per annum based upon experience plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Overview of the organisations Health & Social Care Programme: The Health & Social Care Programme convenes the companies shaping digital transformation across the NHS and social care. The programme supports members to understand policy, procurement and market developments, while working with government, NHS bodies, local leaders and system partners to create the conditions for technology to improve outcomes, productivity and experience across health and care. The programme includes established communities focused on commercial and procurement issues, interoperability and health data, social care, frontline digitisation and life sciences, and continues to expand into new areas of strategic importance such as femtech. Role Purpose: The role is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the programme, growing its impact and commercial performance, and ensuring techUK remains the leading industry voice on how technology can transform health and social care. Working at the intersection of policy, market engagement and member value, the successful candidate will help shape the company's offer to the sector and ensure the programme continues to respond to the evolving needs of members, policymakers and the wider health and care system. The postholder will work closely with members, senior leaders across the NHS and social care, and government stakeholders to influence policy thinking, strengthen market engagement and help members navigate a complex and fast-moving landscape. They will be expected to identify emerging priorities, translate sector developments into practical opportunities for members, and create a programme of activity that is relevant, high impact and commercially sustainable. This role also plays a central leadership role in building new partnerships, driving programme growth and positioning techUK as the go-to organisation for insight, convening power and thought leadership in digital health and care. Key Responsibilities: Set the strategic direction for the Health & Social Care Programme, aligning activity with the company's wider objectives and member priorities. Lead, coach and develop a team of programme professionals, setting clear objectives and ensuring high performance. Provide thought leadership to members and colleagues on digital health and social care policy, market trends and technology adoption. Build and maintain strong relationships with relevant government departments, NHS bodies, integrated care systems, social care leaders and other key stakeholders. Position techUK as a trusted partner and influential voice on digital transformation in health and social care. Deliver financial and non-financial targets, including member value, programme growth, commercial performance and stakeholder impact. Lead a high-quality programme of events, roundtables, market engagement activity and member forums. Oversee the Health & Social Care Council, an elected group representing the wider membership in this sector. Work closely with the Associate Director of Local Public Services on social care priorities and cross-cutting public sector issues. About you: Core Competencies: Highly motivated, proactive and commercially minded, with a strong sense of ownership and a 'can do' approach. Strong understanding of the UK health and social care landscape, including the policy agenda, key stakeholders and the role of technology in transformation. Excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, accurately and confidently to senior audiences. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across industry, government and public services. Experience leading teams and managing performance effectively. Experience designing and delivering high-quality events, engagement programmes or member-facing activity. High levels of personal and professional integrity. Desirable Knowledge and Experience: Good understanding of wider technology trends and the UK technology sector. Confidence chairing meetings, moderating discussions and speaking at events. Ability to present complex ideas clearly and persuasively in both written and verbal form. Additional Information: This is a full time role based out of the company's London offices, however the company operates a flexible working policy. This role profile is a guide to the work that is required but does not form part of any contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances. The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK prior to the commencement of employment. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to apply for this role. Candidates with experience of: Policy Manager, ecommerce Policy Manager, Policy Adviser, Senior Policy Adviser, Head of Health Programme, Head of Social Care Programme, Deputy Head of Social Care Programme, Policy Lead, Public Services Programme Manager may be considered for this role
May 22, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Head of Health & Social Care Location: London / Hybrid Salary : £45,000 - £65,000 per annum based upon experience plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Overview of the organisations Health & Social Care Programme: The Health & Social Care Programme convenes the companies shaping digital transformation across the NHS and social care. The programme supports members to understand policy, procurement and market developments, while working with government, NHS bodies, local leaders and system partners to create the conditions for technology to improve outcomes, productivity and experience across health and care. The programme includes established communities focused on commercial and procurement issues, interoperability and health data, social care, frontline digitisation and life sciences, and continues to expand into new areas of strategic importance such as femtech. Role Purpose: The role is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the programme, growing its impact and commercial performance, and ensuring techUK remains the leading industry voice on how technology can transform health and social care. Working at the intersection of policy, market engagement and member value, the successful candidate will help shape the company's offer to the sector and ensure the programme continues to respond to the evolving needs of members, policymakers and the wider health and care system. The postholder will work closely with members, senior leaders across the NHS and social care, and government stakeholders to influence policy thinking, strengthen market engagement and help members navigate a complex and fast-moving landscape. They will be expected to identify emerging priorities, translate sector developments into practical opportunities for members, and create a programme of activity that is relevant, high impact and commercially sustainable. This role also plays a central leadership role in building new partnerships, driving programme growth and positioning techUK as the go-to organisation for insight, convening power and thought leadership in digital health and care. Key Responsibilities: Set the strategic direction for the Health & Social Care Programme, aligning activity with the company's wider objectives and member priorities. Lead, coach and develop a team of programme professionals, setting clear objectives and ensuring high performance. Provide thought leadership to members and colleagues on digital health and social care policy, market trends and technology adoption. Build and maintain strong relationships with relevant government departments, NHS bodies, integrated care systems, social care leaders and other key stakeholders. Position techUK as a trusted partner and influential voice on digital transformation in health and social care. Deliver financial and non-financial targets, including member value, programme growth, commercial performance and stakeholder impact. Lead a high-quality programme of events, roundtables, market engagement activity and member forums. Oversee the Health & Social Care Council, an elected group representing the wider membership in this sector. Work closely with the Associate Director of Local Public Services on social care priorities and cross-cutting public sector issues. About you: Core Competencies: Highly motivated, proactive and commercially minded, with a strong sense of ownership and a 'can do' approach. Strong understanding of the UK health and social care landscape, including the policy agenda, key stakeholders and the role of technology in transformation. Excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, accurately and confidently to senior audiences. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across industry, government and public services. Experience leading teams and managing performance effectively. Experience designing and delivering high-quality events, engagement programmes or member-facing activity. High levels of personal and professional integrity. Desirable Knowledge and Experience: Good understanding of wider technology trends and the UK technology sector. Confidence chairing meetings, moderating discussions and speaking at events. Ability to present complex ideas clearly and persuasively in both written and verbal form. Additional Information: This is a full time role based out of the company's London offices, however the company operates a flexible working policy. This role profile is a guide to the work that is required but does not form part of any contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances. The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK prior to the commencement of employment. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to apply for this role. Candidates with experience of: Policy Manager, ecommerce Policy Manager, Policy Adviser, Senior Policy Adviser, Head of Health Programme, Head of Social Care Programme, Deputy Head of Social Care Programme, Policy Lead, Public Services Programme Manager may be considered for this role
Deputy Service Director - Practice Standards and Principal Social Worker Job description Do you want to shape the future of social work practice within one of the fastest-improving services in the country? Will you be the leader who inspires excellence, drives improvement and helps our workforce and our children truly thrive? Be the difference, make the change to North East Lincolnshire Council Children's Services is at a pivotal point in our journey-and there has never been a more exciting time to join us. We are transforming lives every day. Recognised as Good by Ofsted and one of the fastest-improving children's services in the country, we are proud of the progress we've made-and even more ambitious about where we're going. What truly sets us apart is our strong sense of community. Children, young people and families are at the heart of everything we do, and we recognise that our workforce is our greatest strength. By joining us, you'll become part of a driven and supportive leadership team with a relentless focus on improvement-passionate about delivering meaningful, lasting change for the communities we serve. About the role The Deputy Service Director - Practice, Standards and Principal Social Worker will provide strong, effective, creative and positive leadership, and will hold the Principal Social Worker statutory responsibilities on behalf of North East Lincolnshire Council. The role will also responsibility for statutory independent review for our children, and the Local Authority Designated Officer functions. The role is crucial to creating and sustaining the conditions for our workforce, and for our children, to flourish and thrive. It is at the heart of our transformation agenda, has responsibilities for family group decision making, and will contribute to the improvement plan, Council Plan and partnership outcomes. What will your day look like? The days are fast paced, varied and rewarding. You will have oversight, development and assurance of best practice across the partnership, with a range of stakeholders, and you will lead on social work recruitment, and the training and development of a skilled, effective permanent children's workforce. Who we are looking for? We are looking for a proven system leader across the children and families system, who wants to join an ambitious, forward thinking service, who are continuing on our journey for Our Children Our Future, and so our children, young people and families can flourish and thrive. Why join us? North East Lincolnshire Council Children's Services has a learning culture, we are relational in our approach, and we have developed a family first, family feel culture where we value our workforce as our greatest asset, and as change makers in improving outcomes for our children. Key Dates Application deadline 1 June 2026. We aim to interview candidates w/c 15 June 2026. For more information, please refer to the attached guidance, role profile and role brief. If you would like an informal discussion, please contact: Julie Poole- Assistant Director Children's Assurance Evaluation and Partnerships We reserve the right to close our adverts early if we have received a significant volume of suitable applications. We love AI and think it plays a great role in the world of work. However, for your application, we want to hear from YOU! As such, we will be testing applications to determine the use of AI, and applications that have heavily utilised the function will be scrutinised for suitability. As part of your RewardNEL package , you will have a generous leave entitlement (including bank holidays) and enrolment into a local government pension. You will also have access to our exclusive RewardNEL platform. This includes a variety of salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle2Work, Holiday Extra and Tusker (Car Lease), discounts at local coffee shops and bars, direct access to our inhouse wellbeing support, free and discounted local car parking as well as instant access to new savings at major retailers, entertainment and hotels. NELC staff can also benefit from flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities and a Fostering friendly scheme. Do you need support? If you need any help applying for this position, please contact Wendy Trask on (text or call). Wendy can support with digital access as well as offering advice and guidance about completing the different sections of the application form. Your earnings go further in North East Lincolnshire, house prices are four times less than in London. Learn more about what our place has to offer at Life in North East Lincolnshire NELC ( nelincs.gov.uk ) Get to know us better Check out our Council Plan and read about all of the exciting new developments we have in the pipeline. We regularly review data to ensure our recruitment processes are fair, transparent and promote equal opportunities for all. We also have an in-house Equalities Champions Group that works to promote and embed inclusivity in the workplace, helping us identify areas where we can take positive action, and make the organisation a safe space for colleagues to feel connected.
May 19, 2026
Full time
Deputy Service Director - Practice Standards and Principal Social Worker Job description Do you want to shape the future of social work practice within one of the fastest-improving services in the country? Will you be the leader who inspires excellence, drives improvement and helps our workforce and our children truly thrive? Be the difference, make the change to North East Lincolnshire Council Children's Services is at a pivotal point in our journey-and there has never been a more exciting time to join us. We are transforming lives every day. Recognised as Good by Ofsted and one of the fastest-improving children's services in the country, we are proud of the progress we've made-and even more ambitious about where we're going. What truly sets us apart is our strong sense of community. Children, young people and families are at the heart of everything we do, and we recognise that our workforce is our greatest strength. By joining us, you'll become part of a driven and supportive leadership team with a relentless focus on improvement-passionate about delivering meaningful, lasting change for the communities we serve. About the role The Deputy Service Director - Practice, Standards and Principal Social Worker will provide strong, effective, creative and positive leadership, and will hold the Principal Social Worker statutory responsibilities on behalf of North East Lincolnshire Council. The role will also responsibility for statutory independent review for our children, and the Local Authority Designated Officer functions. The role is crucial to creating and sustaining the conditions for our workforce, and for our children, to flourish and thrive. It is at the heart of our transformation agenda, has responsibilities for family group decision making, and will contribute to the improvement plan, Council Plan and partnership outcomes. What will your day look like? The days are fast paced, varied and rewarding. You will have oversight, development and assurance of best practice across the partnership, with a range of stakeholders, and you will lead on social work recruitment, and the training and development of a skilled, effective permanent children's workforce. Who we are looking for? We are looking for a proven system leader across the children and families system, who wants to join an ambitious, forward thinking service, who are continuing on our journey for Our Children Our Future, and so our children, young people and families can flourish and thrive. Why join us? North East Lincolnshire Council Children's Services has a learning culture, we are relational in our approach, and we have developed a family first, family feel culture where we value our workforce as our greatest asset, and as change makers in improving outcomes for our children. Key Dates Application deadline 1 June 2026. We aim to interview candidates w/c 15 June 2026. For more information, please refer to the attached guidance, role profile and role brief. If you would like an informal discussion, please contact: Julie Poole- Assistant Director Children's Assurance Evaluation and Partnerships We reserve the right to close our adverts early if we have received a significant volume of suitable applications. We love AI and think it plays a great role in the world of work. However, for your application, we want to hear from YOU! As such, we will be testing applications to determine the use of AI, and applications that have heavily utilised the function will be scrutinised for suitability. As part of your RewardNEL package , you will have a generous leave entitlement (including bank holidays) and enrolment into a local government pension. You will also have access to our exclusive RewardNEL platform. This includes a variety of salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle2Work, Holiday Extra and Tusker (Car Lease), discounts at local coffee shops and bars, direct access to our inhouse wellbeing support, free and discounted local car parking as well as instant access to new savings at major retailers, entertainment and hotels. NELC staff can also benefit from flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities and a Fostering friendly scheme. Do you need support? If you need any help applying for this position, please contact Wendy Trask on (text or call). Wendy can support with digital access as well as offering advice and guidance about completing the different sections of the application form. Your earnings go further in North East Lincolnshire, house prices are four times less than in London. Learn more about what our place has to offer at Life in North East Lincolnshire NELC ( nelincs.gov.uk ) Get to know us better Check out our Council Plan and read about all of the exciting new developments we have in the pipeline. We regularly review data to ensure our recruitment processes are fair, transparent and promote equal opportunities for all. We also have an in-house Equalities Champions Group that works to promote and embed inclusivity in the workplace, helping us identify areas where we can take positive action, and make the organisation a safe space for colleagues to feel connected.
Location Cardiff, Croydon, Glasgow, Manchester, Sheffield About the job Job summary We are looking to recruit 3 Portfolio Chief Technology Officer (CTO) roles. Two of which will support our Migration and Borders Digital Group, and the remaining role will support our Enterprise Services teams. As a key member of the Home Office Government Digital and Data Profession leadership team, you will play a critical role in providing Government Digital and Data services at the Home Office, supporting vital national infrastructure and Home Office services. Your role will involve supporting a user-base of 35,000+ Home Office users, over 400 public-facing services used by millions, and diverse critical business areas including UK Visa & Immigration, Border Force, HMPO and policing. As a Deputy Director Portfolio CTO, you will be accountable for leading the technical strategy for the Portfolio, and the wider technology professional community. You will provide technical direction for the delivery of government services, leading design, build and management activity across all areas of architecture, infrastructure, security and engineering. You will identify underlying technology requirements to support business platform capability and lead a team of technology specialists to create cutting-edge services. You will be required to build strategic, collaborative and constructive relationships with a growing ecosystem of digital and third-party technology suppliers. This will include championing emerging standards, principles or policies to support with this collaboration. You will identify how technical teams can become leaner by removing unnecessary overheads and advising on how they can deliver more with existing capabilities. Through establishing effective ways of working, you will ensure that we meet our commitments, increasing the certainty of the outcomes we achieve. You will be accountable for ensuring that we deliver to cost and quality standards and managing risks and dependencies across multiple teams. We are looking for someone who is strategic and forward thinking in terms of how we engage with the business, use technology and achieve our long-term goals. You will strive to deliver better outcomes and value for money by encouraging and embedding a culture of continuous improvement within the portfolio and across wider technology teams. As a leader within Home Office Government Digital and Data Profession and the Portfolio, you will inspire others and establish a team and a culture that individuals feel proud to be apart of. Job description For full details of all three roles, please see the Candidate Pack on the Civil Service website. Person specification Essential Criteria The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience of: Providing clear technical leadership and authority across technology, platforms and architecture within a large, complex organisation. Setting and owning enterprise-level technology and platform direction, translating organisational goals into coherent strategy, priorities and investment decisions. Leading and influencing across a matrixed, federated organisation, building trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels (including senior leaders and non-technical audiences). Understanding cyber security, risk management and assurance in a highly regulated enterprise context, and assessing and clearly articulating technical risk and architectural maturity to senior stakeholders. Embedding architecture governance, standards and assurance into business-as-usual delivery to improve consistency, quality and pace. Driving innovation and continuous improvement to increase the efficiency, resilience and value for money of platform and technology services. Desirable Criteria It would also be desirable to demonstrate experience of: Operating at executive or senior leadership level within a large or highly regulated organisation, including managing substantial technology investment and making value for money decisions across complex portfolios. Leading significant technology, platform, or digital transformation at scale, including modernisation of legacy and mission critical systems, using modern product led and Agile approaches. Driving cross portfolio collaboration, convergence or reuse of platforms, services, or standards in a multi team environment, with accountability for delivering and operating live services/products that meet user needs and performance expectations. Interested? Apply via Civil Service Jobs for full role details.
May 19, 2026
Full time
Location Cardiff, Croydon, Glasgow, Manchester, Sheffield About the job Job summary We are looking to recruit 3 Portfolio Chief Technology Officer (CTO) roles. Two of which will support our Migration and Borders Digital Group, and the remaining role will support our Enterprise Services teams. As a key member of the Home Office Government Digital and Data Profession leadership team, you will play a critical role in providing Government Digital and Data services at the Home Office, supporting vital national infrastructure and Home Office services. Your role will involve supporting a user-base of 35,000+ Home Office users, over 400 public-facing services used by millions, and diverse critical business areas including UK Visa & Immigration, Border Force, HMPO and policing. As a Deputy Director Portfolio CTO, you will be accountable for leading the technical strategy for the Portfolio, and the wider technology professional community. You will provide technical direction for the delivery of government services, leading design, build and management activity across all areas of architecture, infrastructure, security and engineering. You will identify underlying technology requirements to support business platform capability and lead a team of technology specialists to create cutting-edge services. You will be required to build strategic, collaborative and constructive relationships with a growing ecosystem of digital and third-party technology suppliers. This will include championing emerging standards, principles or policies to support with this collaboration. You will identify how technical teams can become leaner by removing unnecessary overheads and advising on how they can deliver more with existing capabilities. Through establishing effective ways of working, you will ensure that we meet our commitments, increasing the certainty of the outcomes we achieve. You will be accountable for ensuring that we deliver to cost and quality standards and managing risks and dependencies across multiple teams. We are looking for someone who is strategic and forward thinking in terms of how we engage with the business, use technology and achieve our long-term goals. You will strive to deliver better outcomes and value for money by encouraging and embedding a culture of continuous improvement within the portfolio and across wider technology teams. As a leader within Home Office Government Digital and Data Profession and the Portfolio, you will inspire others and establish a team and a culture that individuals feel proud to be apart of. Job description For full details of all three roles, please see the Candidate Pack on the Civil Service website. Person specification Essential Criteria The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience of: Providing clear technical leadership and authority across technology, platforms and architecture within a large, complex organisation. Setting and owning enterprise-level technology and platform direction, translating organisational goals into coherent strategy, priorities and investment decisions. Leading and influencing across a matrixed, federated organisation, building trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels (including senior leaders and non-technical audiences). Understanding cyber security, risk management and assurance in a highly regulated enterprise context, and assessing and clearly articulating technical risk and architectural maturity to senior stakeholders. Embedding architecture governance, standards and assurance into business-as-usual delivery to improve consistency, quality and pace. Driving innovation and continuous improvement to increase the efficiency, resilience and value for money of platform and technology services. Desirable Criteria It would also be desirable to demonstrate experience of: Operating at executive or senior leadership level within a large or highly regulated organisation, including managing substantial technology investment and making value for money decisions across complex portfolios. Leading significant technology, platform, or digital transformation at scale, including modernisation of legacy and mission critical systems, using modern product led and Agile approaches. Driving cross portfolio collaboration, convergence or reuse of platforms, services, or standards in a multi team environment, with accountability for delivering and operating live services/products that meet user needs and performance expectations. Interested? Apply via Civil Service Jobs for full role details.
Deputy Director of Digital TransformationDevon Hybrid£90,000 to £96,000 per annumPermanent Sellick Partnership are currently partnered with a Local Government Organisation to find a Deputy Director of Digital Transformation to lead and transform its digital, technology, and information services. This is a pivotal leadership role combining operational oversight with strategic innovation, offering a unique opportunity to shape how technology enables services, supports the workforce, and improves outcomes for communities. As the Deputy Director of Digital Transformation, your role extends far beyond systems and infrastructure. Reporting to the Director of Transformation and Business Services, your focus will be on using digital and data intelligently to enhance service delivery, support vulnerable populations, and help the organisation operate cohesively in an increasingly digital world. What you will be doing as Deputy Director of Digital Transformation: Provide strategic and operational leadership for ICT, digital, and information services, ensuring they are secure, resilient, and future-focused. Drive the development of customer-centric digital services that enable colleagues across the organisation to work efficiently and effectively. Lead the delivery of digital transformation initiatives, embedding innovation, automation, and modern ways of working. Oversee a multi-million-pound annual budget, while influencing broader organisational investment decisions. Lead and develop multidisciplinary technology and digital teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional excellence. Influence corporate strategy and contribute to a unified organisational approach. Play a key role within the wider leadership team, supporting both directorate priorities and organisational objectives. What you will need to have experience in for the Deputy Director of Digital Transformation role: Experience in managing large-scale Digital and IT Operations, projects, budgets and programmes Track record of leading and directing complex Digital and IT services Strong stakeholder management Experience in a senior management position looking after strategy, policy development and management of operational services in a multidisciplinary environment Strong analytical outlook and thought process around business risk and change Proactive approach to upcoming changes around LGR and ever-changing financial restraints Demonstrable experience of report writing and presenting for committees and leadership teams What the successful Deputy Director of Digital Transformation will receive: Annual salary up to £96,000 Local Government Pension Scheme Annual of 26 days plus bank holidays - increasing to 30 days after 5 years Flexible working - 2 days on site per week If you feel like you have the right skills and experience for the Deputy Director of Digital Transformation position then please apply or reach out to Sadie at Sellick Partnership. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
May 18, 2026
Full time
Deputy Director of Digital TransformationDevon Hybrid£90,000 to £96,000 per annumPermanent Sellick Partnership are currently partnered with a Local Government Organisation to find a Deputy Director of Digital Transformation to lead and transform its digital, technology, and information services. This is a pivotal leadership role combining operational oversight with strategic innovation, offering a unique opportunity to shape how technology enables services, supports the workforce, and improves outcomes for communities. As the Deputy Director of Digital Transformation, your role extends far beyond systems and infrastructure. Reporting to the Director of Transformation and Business Services, your focus will be on using digital and data intelligently to enhance service delivery, support vulnerable populations, and help the organisation operate cohesively in an increasingly digital world. What you will be doing as Deputy Director of Digital Transformation: Provide strategic and operational leadership for ICT, digital, and information services, ensuring they are secure, resilient, and future-focused. Drive the development of customer-centric digital services that enable colleagues across the organisation to work efficiently and effectively. Lead the delivery of digital transformation initiatives, embedding innovation, automation, and modern ways of working. Oversee a multi-million-pound annual budget, while influencing broader organisational investment decisions. Lead and develop multidisciplinary technology and digital teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional excellence. Influence corporate strategy and contribute to a unified organisational approach. Play a key role within the wider leadership team, supporting both directorate priorities and organisational objectives. What you will need to have experience in for the Deputy Director of Digital Transformation role: Experience in managing large-scale Digital and IT Operations, projects, budgets and programmes Track record of leading and directing complex Digital and IT services Strong stakeholder management Experience in a senior management position looking after strategy, policy development and management of operational services in a multidisciplinary environment Strong analytical outlook and thought process around business risk and change Proactive approach to upcoming changes around LGR and ever-changing financial restraints Demonstrable experience of report writing and presenting for committees and leadership teams What the successful Deputy Director of Digital Transformation will receive: Annual salary up to £96,000 Local Government Pension Scheme Annual of 26 days plus bank holidays - increasing to 30 days after 5 years Flexible working - 2 days on site per week If you feel like you have the right skills and experience for the Deputy Director of Digital Transformation position then please apply or reach out to Sadie at Sellick Partnership. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Deputy Director, Head of HR Operations Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Salary: £81,000 - £117,800 Location: Milton Keynes, East Kilbride or London (hybrid working) FCDO leads the UK's work overseas, with more than 17,000 people across 180 countries. We operate in a fast changing global environment, and our people are central to delivering the UK's international priorities. We are transforming how we work to become more agile, digital and high performing. A key part of this is modernising our HR services so they are efficient, reliable and focused on the needs of our people. As Deputy Director, Head of HR Operations, you will lead HR services across the full employee lifecycle-from recruitment and onboarding through to systems, data, learning, global mobility and casework. You will run a large, complex operation that must deliver consistent, high quality services while continuing to evolve. This role sits on the HR senior leadership team. You will set direction, ensure services are well run and compliant, and drive improvements through automation, better use of data and a more user focused approach. You will work closely with senior leaders and digital teams to turn strategy into practical, effective delivery. We are looking for a proven operational leader with experience of scale, complexity and transformation. You will have led large service functions or shared services, managed systems and data, and delivered change while maintaining performance. You will be confident influencing at senior level and building strong, high performing teams. Above all, you will care about delivering excellent services that enable people to do their best work. If this sounds like you, please contact our advisors at GatenbySanderson for a confidential discussion: or . Closing date: 17:00, Friday 12 June 2026
May 18, 2026
Full time
Deputy Director, Head of HR Operations Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Salary: £81,000 - £117,800 Location: Milton Keynes, East Kilbride or London (hybrid working) FCDO leads the UK's work overseas, with more than 17,000 people across 180 countries. We operate in a fast changing global environment, and our people are central to delivering the UK's international priorities. We are transforming how we work to become more agile, digital and high performing. A key part of this is modernising our HR services so they are efficient, reliable and focused on the needs of our people. As Deputy Director, Head of HR Operations, you will lead HR services across the full employee lifecycle-from recruitment and onboarding through to systems, data, learning, global mobility and casework. You will run a large, complex operation that must deliver consistent, high quality services while continuing to evolve. This role sits on the HR senior leadership team. You will set direction, ensure services are well run and compliant, and drive improvements through automation, better use of data and a more user focused approach. You will work closely with senior leaders and digital teams to turn strategy into practical, effective delivery. We are looking for a proven operational leader with experience of scale, complexity and transformation. You will have led large service functions or shared services, managed systems and data, and delivered change while maintaining performance. You will be confident influencing at senior level and building strong, high performing teams. Above all, you will care about delivering excellent services that enable people to do their best work. If this sounds like you, please contact our advisors at GatenbySanderson for a confidential discussion: or . Closing date: 17:00, Friday 12 June 2026
Deputy Head of Service - Access & Duty Adult Social Care - Adults, Health & Integration £450 per day (Umbrella) Hackney Council is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Deputy Head of Service - Access & Duty to play a pivotal leadership role at the front door of Adult Social Care. This is a high-impact interim opportunity, combining operational oversight with innovation, system-wide collaboration and strong people leadership. About the Role As Deputy Head of Service, you will provide senior leadership across the Access & Duty service , supporting safe, timely and person-centred responses for adults contacting Adult Social Care. You will work closely with the Head of Service, Assistant Director and wider system partners to drive quality, performance and continuous improvement. A key focus of the role is transforming how residents access support, ensuring services are preventative, strengths-based and responsive to need. Key Priorities & Responsibilities You will: Lead the expansion of digital access , increasing the availability of information and self-assessments through Hackney's digital programme. Work in partnership with Customer Services and internal teams to strengthen entry points into Adult Social Care and improve customer experience. Support and embed a reablement-first approach , aligned with new models of delivery launching in January 2026 . Drive the increased use of Occupational Therapists as a preventative intervention for new Adult Social Care referrals. Provide operational and strategic oversight, ensuring statutory duties, quality standards and KPIs are met. Manage resources effectively, contributing to budget control, efficiencies and value for money. Lead service improvement, change management and new ways of working. Line manage one direct report (Team Manager) , with scope to support an expanding team and evolving processes. About You You will be a confident senior leader with significant experience in Adult Social Care or a related health or social care setting. You will bring: A relevant professional qualification (e.g. Social Work, Nursing, Allied Health Profession, Public Health) with appropriate registration. Proven leadership experience in complex, fast-paced environments. Strong background in service transformation, performance management and partnership working. Sound knowledge of adult social care legislation, safeguarding duties and national policy. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. A strong commitment to equality, inclusion and strengths-based practice. To Apply: Get in contact with QSW Talent Partner, Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
May 15, 2026
Contractor
Deputy Head of Service - Access & Duty Adult Social Care - Adults, Health & Integration £450 per day (Umbrella) Hackney Council is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Deputy Head of Service - Access & Duty to play a pivotal leadership role at the front door of Adult Social Care. This is a high-impact interim opportunity, combining operational oversight with innovation, system-wide collaboration and strong people leadership. About the Role As Deputy Head of Service, you will provide senior leadership across the Access & Duty service , supporting safe, timely and person-centred responses for adults contacting Adult Social Care. You will work closely with the Head of Service, Assistant Director and wider system partners to drive quality, performance and continuous improvement. A key focus of the role is transforming how residents access support, ensuring services are preventative, strengths-based and responsive to need. Key Priorities & Responsibilities You will: Lead the expansion of digital access , increasing the availability of information and self-assessments through Hackney's digital programme. Work in partnership with Customer Services and internal teams to strengthen entry points into Adult Social Care and improve customer experience. Support and embed a reablement-first approach , aligned with new models of delivery launching in January 2026 . Drive the increased use of Occupational Therapists as a preventative intervention for new Adult Social Care referrals. Provide operational and strategic oversight, ensuring statutory duties, quality standards and KPIs are met. Manage resources effectively, contributing to budget control, efficiencies and value for money. Lead service improvement, change management and new ways of working. Line manage one direct report (Team Manager) , with scope to support an expanding team and evolving processes. About You You will be a confident senior leader with significant experience in Adult Social Care or a related health or social care setting. You will bring: A relevant professional qualification (e.g. Social Work, Nursing, Allied Health Profession, Public Health) with appropriate registration. Proven leadership experience in complex, fast-paced environments. Strong background in service transformation, performance management and partnership working. Sound knowledge of adult social care legislation, safeguarding duties and national policy. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. A strong commitment to equality, inclusion and strengths-based practice. To Apply: Get in contact with QSW Talent Partner, Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Location Cardiff, Croydon, Glasgow, Manchester, Sheffield About the job Job summary We are looking to recruit 3 Portfolio Chief Technology Officer (CTO) roles. Two of which will support our Migration and Borders Digital Group, and the remaining role will support our Enterprise Services teams. As a key member of the Home Office Government Digital and Data Profession leadership team, you will play a critical role in providing Government Digital and Data services at the Home Office, supporting vital national infrastructure and Home Office services. Your role will involve supporting a user-base of 35,000+ Home Office users, over 400 public-facing services used by millions, and diverse critical business areas including UK Visa & Immigration, Border Force, HMPO and policing. As a Deputy Director Portfolio CTO, you will be accountable for leading the technical strategy for the Portfolio, and the wider technology professional community. You will provide technical direction for the delivery of government services, leading design, build and management activity across all areas of architecture, infrastructure, security and engineering. You will identify underlying technology requirements to support business platform capability and lead a team of technology specialists to create cutting-edge services. You will be required to build strategic, collaborative and constructive relationships with a growing ecosystem of digital and third-party technology suppliers. This will include championing emerging standards, principles or policies to support with this collaboration. You will identify how technical teams can become leaner by removing unnecessary overheads and advising on how they can deliver more with existing capabilities. Through establishing effective ways of working, you will ensure that we meet our commitments, increasing the certainty of the outcomes we achieve. You will be accountable for ensuring that we deliver to cost and quality standards and managing risks and dependencies across multiple teams. We are looking for someone who is strategic and forward thinking in terms of how we engage with the business, use technology and achieve our long-term goals. You will strive to deliver better outcomes and value for money by encouraging and embedding a culture of continuous improvement within the portfolio and across wider technology teams. As a leader within Home Office Government Digital and Data Profession and the Portfolio, you will inspire others and establish a team and a culture that individuals feel proud to be apart of. Job description For full details of all three roles, please see the Candidate Pack on the Civil Service website. Person specification Essential Criteria The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience of: Providing clear technical leadership and authority across technology, platforms and architecture within a large, complex organisation. Setting and owning enterprise-level technology and platform direction, translating organisational goals into coherent strategy, priorities and investment decisions. Leading and influencing across a matrixed, federated organisation, building trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels (including senior leaders and non-technical audiences). Understanding cyber security, risk management and assurance in a highly regulated enterprise context, and assessing and clearly articulating technical risk and architectural maturity to senior stakeholders. Embedding architecture governance, standards and assurance into business-as-usual delivery to improve consistency, quality and pace. Driving innovation and continuous improvement to increase the efficiency, resilience and value for money of platform and technology services. Desirable Criteria It would also be desirable to demonstrate experience of: Operating at executive or senior leadership level within a large or highly regulated organisation, including managing substantial technology investment and making value for money decisions across complex portfolios. Leading significant technology, platform, or digital transformation at scale, including modernisation of legacy and mission critical systems, using modern product led and Agile approaches. Driving cross portfolio collaboration, convergence or reuse of platforms, services, or standards in a multi team environment, with accountability for delivering and operating live services/products that meet user needs and performance expectations. Interested? Apply via Civil Service Jobs for full role details.
May 13, 2026
Full time
Location Cardiff, Croydon, Glasgow, Manchester, Sheffield About the job Job summary We are looking to recruit 3 Portfolio Chief Technology Officer (CTO) roles. Two of which will support our Migration and Borders Digital Group, and the remaining role will support our Enterprise Services teams. As a key member of the Home Office Government Digital and Data Profession leadership team, you will play a critical role in providing Government Digital and Data services at the Home Office, supporting vital national infrastructure and Home Office services. Your role will involve supporting a user-base of 35,000+ Home Office users, over 400 public-facing services used by millions, and diverse critical business areas including UK Visa & Immigration, Border Force, HMPO and policing. As a Deputy Director Portfolio CTO, you will be accountable for leading the technical strategy for the Portfolio, and the wider technology professional community. You will provide technical direction for the delivery of government services, leading design, build and management activity across all areas of architecture, infrastructure, security and engineering. You will identify underlying technology requirements to support business platform capability and lead a team of technology specialists to create cutting-edge services. You will be required to build strategic, collaborative and constructive relationships with a growing ecosystem of digital and third-party technology suppliers. This will include championing emerging standards, principles or policies to support with this collaboration. You will identify how technical teams can become leaner by removing unnecessary overheads and advising on how they can deliver more with existing capabilities. Through establishing effective ways of working, you will ensure that we meet our commitments, increasing the certainty of the outcomes we achieve. You will be accountable for ensuring that we deliver to cost and quality standards and managing risks and dependencies across multiple teams. We are looking for someone who is strategic and forward thinking in terms of how we engage with the business, use technology and achieve our long-term goals. You will strive to deliver better outcomes and value for money by encouraging and embedding a culture of continuous improvement within the portfolio and across wider technology teams. As a leader within Home Office Government Digital and Data Profession and the Portfolio, you will inspire others and establish a team and a culture that individuals feel proud to be apart of. Job description For full details of all three roles, please see the Candidate Pack on the Civil Service website. Person specification Essential Criteria The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience of: Providing clear technical leadership and authority across technology, platforms and architecture within a large, complex organisation. Setting and owning enterprise-level technology and platform direction, translating organisational goals into coherent strategy, priorities and investment decisions. Leading and influencing across a matrixed, federated organisation, building trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels (including senior leaders and non-technical audiences). Understanding cyber security, risk management and assurance in a highly regulated enterprise context, and assessing and clearly articulating technical risk and architectural maturity to senior stakeholders. Embedding architecture governance, standards and assurance into business-as-usual delivery to improve consistency, quality and pace. Driving innovation and continuous improvement to increase the efficiency, resilience and value for money of platform and technology services. Desirable Criteria It would also be desirable to demonstrate experience of: Operating at executive or senior leadership level within a large or highly regulated organisation, including managing substantial technology investment and making value for money decisions across complex portfolios. Leading significant technology, platform, or digital transformation at scale, including modernisation of legacy and mission critical systems, using modern product led and Agile approaches. Driving cross portfolio collaboration, convergence or reuse of platforms, services, or standards in a multi team environment, with accountability for delivering and operating live services/products that meet user needs and performance expectations. Interested? Apply via Civil Service Jobs for full role details.
