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Job title: Head of Business Assurance Location: London Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 At VVB, we design and deliver Mechanical, Electrical, Fire and Telecommunications engineering solutions for infrastructure across the UK. Combining Tier 1 strength with Tier 2 agility and specialist expertise, we deliver works across the full lifecycle - from design through to maintenance. We're trusted partners to clients across Rail, Highways, Power and Tunnelling, delivering high-quality engineering with safety, integrity and collaboration at our core. At VVB, we're more than just engineers - we're collaborators, innovators, and stewards of our environment. Our projects are guided by our CORE values: C-Care & Collaboration O-Opportunity & Ownership R-Responsibility & Respect E-Excellence & End Result Focus What We Offer Competitive salaries with yearly appraisals Travel expenses covered for assignments outside your base location Perkbox membership for 24/7 access to perks, benefits, discounts, and wellbeing tools Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance schemes provided by leading providers 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (this includes a Christmas shutdown) About the Role VVB Engineering is seeking an experienced Head of Business Assurance to lead our approach to business assurance, governance, and continuous improvement. In this senior leadership position, you will ensure that functional and operational risks are understood, managed, and effectively reduced through a robust, digitally-enabled business management system. You will collaborate with senior leaders and operational teams across VVB to maintain ISO accreditations, operational licences, and assurance systems driving a culture of excellence and "safety-first" across the business. Key Responsibilities Business Assurance & Management Systems Develop, implement, and maintain an effective multi-function Business Management System across all functions and projects, operated digitally viaAsite. Work with operational and functional leads to ensure system changes are identified, impact-assessed, implemented, and tracked. Lead and support maintenance of key ISO Standards, including: ISO 9001 (Quality) ISO 14001 (Environmental) ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) ISO 45003 (Psychological Health & Safety) ISO 27001 (Information Security) Support operational teams with maintaining key licences to operate, such as: RISQS (Rail), HERS (Highways), FORS (Fleet), Achilles UVDB (Power), LPS/FIRAS (Fire), NICEIC (Electrical). Support functional leads in maintaining accreditations such as: PAS 2080 (Carbon), CEMARS (Carbon), Construction Line (HSE), Achilles Building Confidence (HSE). Own and implement a business-wide risk-based audit schedule, covering internal and external compliance requirements. Work with the Group Commercial Director on project-focused commercial audits. Manage relationships with external accreditation and membership bodies, ensuring effective planning and renewals. Lead business management reviews aligned with ISO requirements and strategic assurance objectives. Oversee approval and onboarding of supply chain partners to the VVB Marketplace. Promote a culture of learning and continuous improvement across the business. Encourage collaboration and shared ownership of assurance and compliance activities. Take a proactive role within the Safety and Project Support Services Leadership Team. Leadership & Team Development Recruit, lead, and develop the Business Assurance Team to ensure high performance and engagement. Review team competencies and ensure appropriate training, qualifications, and behaviours. Deliver HR activities such as appraisals, salary reviews, succession planning, and talent development. Define clear objectives and development pathways for all team members. About You Qualifications (Essential) Lead Auditor Certificate in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or ISO 27001. Diploma-level qualification in Quality Management and/or Health & Safety. Qualifications (Desired) Chartered Member of the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI). Certified or Chartered Member of IOSH or IIRSM. Experience (Essential) Proven experience in a Senior Manager / Head of Compliance or Assurance role. Demonstrable experience owning and implementing Business Management Systems. Strong background in auditing and managing operational accreditations beyond ISO standards. Experience leading teams and driving high performance. Proficiency with digital assurance tools or CDE platforms (other than SharePoint). Experience (Desired) Working knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial management. Experience in construction or infrastructure sectors. Development of digital systems for assurance and continuous improvement. Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills. Collaborative leader with a coaching approach. Decisive, calm under pressure, and able to prioritise effectively. Positive, hands on, solution focused mindset. Excellent verbal and written communication at both technical and strategic levels. Willingness to travel and flexibility to meet business needs. Experience delivering training or workshops. If you're passionate about driving safety excellence, developing people and making a tangible difference across complex, high-profile infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you. Click the link to apply. VVB values the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all prospective and current employees with dignity regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. All employees must demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm in promoting the principles of equality in employment and service delivery.

Full-time (Permanent) National £45,544 - £49,523 London £50,686 - £55,157 Published on 19 November 2025 Deadline 5 December 2025 Location Bristol, Cardiff, East Kilbride, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Salford, Stratford, Telford , Worthing.Please note that due to workforce controls, Leeds and Stratford are only available to existing HMRC staff in these locations. HMRC staff based in Reading can also apply to move to Stratford in line with Migration path. HMRC staff based in 100PS can also apply to move to Stratford About the job Job summary Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it's really like to work at HMRC. Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential. DPS Team Data Platform Services (DPS) is one of the delivery groups within the CDIO. We design, build and operate HMRC data platform and data analytics products and services, to enable HMRC being a data-driven organisation. DPS is leading a major transformation programme encompassing technology, capabilities and data services whilst continuing to deliver high quality and robust services to our internal and external customers. HMRC CDIO is moving from delivering business services driven by programmes and projects to being centred around products and platforms. This is a new target operating model that kicked off another exciting journey of transforming the way we work. DPS is ahead of the game and has already kicked off the journey to build our products and platforms catalogue and roadmaps. Accordingly, product management is a key cornerstone for the new operating model. There is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and fast-paced delivery team within HMRC's Data Platform Service Delivery Group as an Associate Product Manager. The Associate Product Manager will be accountable for one or more of DPS products, either a tool/technology or an in-house built product. Responsibilities includes product vision and roadmap, and partnering with the business customers to understand their requirements that DPS products can fulfil. A Product Manager is responsible for facilitating a product team to build and release digital products or features. Product Managers understand the business goals, the user needs for the service, and the different options for how to build and scope the digital product according to those needs. Associate Product Managers at HMRC can make use of multiple learning and development opportunities to develop their product management skills if joining at entry level. Product managers at HMRC follow the government Digital, Data and Technology capability framework and career paths. Person specification Lead the discovery of, and deliver product features for, one or more data engineering products. Define the scope of the service wrapping up such products, and key features. Engage stakeholders to get buy-in for the product vision and roadmap. Work with a multidisciplinary agile delivery team (civil servants and suppliers' resources) with skills such as user research, service design, business analysis, or software engineering to shape the product and build it. Own and maintain a backlog of 'user stories' (which describe features and functions a user should be able to perform with the product) and prioritise the order in which they will be built and released to users. These should be in line with the goals of the product set by the organisation. Participate in, and contribute to the Product Management community of practice, whether through taking part in community initiatives, running sessions or talks, or other activities which support other product managers. Effectively communicate product release contents and expected product capabilities/behaviour to stakeholders. Experience using technical products in roles such as Product Manager, Business Analyst, Technical Architect or equivalent Collaborative team player with strong communication, negotiation, and customer relationship skills Skilled in stakeholder engagement and expectation management Strong understanding of data and analytics tools (AWS, Azure, CI/CD, open-source analytics) Experience with agile delivery methodologies

Overview Role Titile: Head of Standard Development Role Nature: Voluntary Location: Home-based The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI) is an international volunteers-led think tank supporting and advocating the application of blockchain technology in the global fight against climate change. We are looking for a passionate VOLUNTEER who takes a methodological approach to their work, conducts independent research and analysis, engages with key stakeholders and establishes strategic partnerships to progress the BCI's core mission. The Head of Standards Development plays a critical role in shaping and advancing standards within the Emerging Technologies Division (ETD). This position involves strategic leadership, collaboration with stakeholders, and driving innovation through standardisation. The successful candidate will contribute to the growth and impact of emerging technologies by ensuring effective standards development and implementation. It is a very senior position reporting to the CTO, collaborating closely with the Director of Legal Research (DRS3). As with all roles in BCI, this role is a voluntary unpaid role. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse and passionate group of experts, collaborate with leading organisations and stakeholders in the field of climate and sustainability, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge and innovation in this domain. Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive standards strategy aligned with the division's goals; Collaborate with senior management to integrate standards into the division's overall vision. Standards Development: Lead the development, review, and adoption of technical standards related to emerging technologies (including ISO, CEN, BSI and more); Engage with industry experts, research institutions, and regulatory bodies to stay informed about technological advancements; Ensure that standards are relevant, forward-looking, and adaptable to changing landscapes. Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with BCI divisions, including ETD and Legal, and external bodies to develop standards and incorporate them into relevant regulation; Represent the division in industry forums, conferences, and standardisation bodies; Foster partnerships with other organisations to promote collaboration and knowledge sharing; Contribute to applying for funding for standards work. Quality Assurance: Oversee the quality and consistency of standards documents; Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and best practices; Monitor the impact of standards on innovation and technology adoption. Standardization Road-mapping: Develop roadmaps for the adoption and implementation of standards across various technology domains; Identify gaps and prioritize areas for standardization. Team Management: Lead a team of standards professionals, providing mentorship and guidance; Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Education & Training Bachelor's or master's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field; Fluent in English; Aptitude in Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish (desirable). Relevant Experience At least 10 years of professional experience in Information Technology or a related field; Strong project management and reporting skills with a focus on inter-departmental and inter-organisational communication; and Experience of working independently and with teams to drive forward projects using your own initiative. Skills & Abilities Excellent oral communication skills, including the ability to develop effective working relationships, work flexibly across professional and operational boundaries, and communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels; Excellent organizational skills and ability to balance competing demands under pressure; Proven ability in computing or math-related tasks of Agile technology projects; Experience in building constructive relationships with stakeholders; Experience in leading, managing and motivating a team of researchers; Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with ability to present ideas appropriately and persuasively General & Specialist Knowledge Strong knowledge and experience in DLT/Blockchain, AI, IOT and Quantum technology and standards; Experience in leading and managing technology teams and projects, including agile methodologies, budgeting, reporting, and documentation; and Passionate and knowledgeable about climate and sustainability issues and solutions, with a sense of mission and willingness to learn not just about technology but also about all other aspects that could be necessary to deliver impactful climate actions; Exposure to international standards bodies, such as ISO, CEN and BSI, and any relevant associated experience. Familiar with funding bodies and funding opportunities for standards work. Blockchain and other emerging technologies. Climate change and sustainability. These are two hot topic groups that have been headlining media outlets, dominating conferences & events, and gaining increasing traction in research and pilot projects. BCI is here as an expert platform to help governments, inter-governmental and regional organisations as well as relevant corporates to negotiate the complex landscape of emerging technologies for environmental good. We cement our expertise by putting in the hard work in researching, identifying and analysing the applications of emerging technologies so that informed decisions can be made by the stakeholders in the climate change and action network. Benefits You will hone or learn new skills including research, presentation, writing, professional etiquette, Your mind will be mentally stimulated, hence providing you a sense of purpose; You will advance and boost your professional career by helping you to make professional connections and giving you real-world experience at the intersection between climate and emerging technologies; Help you develop long-lasting professional relationships with others. People who come together to make the world a better place forge close connection.

Overview THIS IS AN UNPAID ROLE Role Title: Director of Research (Sustainable Finance) Role Nature: Volunteer Location: Home-based The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI) is an international volunteers-led think tank supporting and advocating the application of blockchain technology in the global fight against climate change. We are looking for a passionate professional VOLUNTEER who takes a methodological approach to their work, conducts independent research and analysis, engages with key stakeholders, and establishes strategic partnerships to progress the BCI's core mission. Driving the end-to-end research process, conducting both independent research and mentoring research officers, publishing research, producing briefing materials for speeches and presentations at high-level conferences; and turning actions into impacts to shape sustainable finance policy agenda on a global platform. BCI is currently looking for an outstanding volunteer to undertake the role of Director of Research (Sustainable Finance) leading Research Division I at BCI. As with all other roles in BCI, this is a voluntary unpaid role. Responsibilities To provide leadership, strategic planning, and administrative and personnel management across the entire Division, particularly with projects that combine "Sustainable Finance" and "Data Technologies" in response to demands from governments; To report to the Director-General, the ExCo, and advisors on progress across the management and a wide range of projects taking place in the Division; To coordinate research support for fellows' councils in areas such as sustainable finance, renewable energy, carbon trading, biodiversity conservation, etc.; To carry out primary and secondary research activities, including both quantitative and qualitative, analytical examination and publishing of high-quality research which spearheads the growing field of sustainable finance (particularly climate/environmental aspects); To generate opportunities for strategic partnerships with the support of Strategy Officers; To attend conferences and events to promote the BCI, communicate research findings and insights engage with key stakeholders. Education & training A relevant degree or training in the relevant discipline, at Ph.D. level, preferred; and Experience in producing research outputs and structured reports for different audiences. Relevant experience Proven ability in organization/business development (e.g. experience working in a target-driven role); Experience in building constructive relationships with stakeholders; Experience in working independently and with teams to drive forward projects using own initiative; and Experience in designing, planning, and facilitating independent research and the ability to meet tight deadlines. Experience leading technology projects (e.g. AI, IoT, DLT) that support sustainable development. Credentials Green/Environmental/Climate/Sustainable Finance. Deep understanding of the TCFD (Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures) Recommendations - This framework has become in recent years the most important guideline to help financial and non-financial organizations assess climate-related risks and opportunities. Working knowledge of different aspects of the finance sector - It includes important asset classes (e.g. Fixed Income, Equities, Commodities, Derivatives, etc.), types of stakeholders (e.g. Institutional Investors, Exchanges, Asset Managers, Regulators), Risk Assessment, New Regulations (e.g. Basel III/IV), among others. Knowledge of important Sustainable Finance standards - This includes financial products such as Fixed Income (e.g. ICMA Green Bonds Principles, ISO 14030, etc), Equities (e.g. SASB, GRI, IFRS), and EU Taxonomy, among others. Transformational Data Technologies Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies - This should include well-known open-source projects like Ethereum as well as domain-specific ones like Corda R3. Artificial Intelligence - The increasing amount of data from ESG investment requires the use of new technologies like Machine Learning (ML). The Director of Research in this Division should demonstrate experience with supervised and unsupervised ML. Internet of Things - Data from real economy projects in sectors such as Energy, Transport, Materials & Buildings, and Agriculture, among others could be collected in order to demonstrate the environmental impact of sustainable investments. Other aspects of Data and Distributed Computing - In order to handle the growing amount of data across the ESG investment spectrum, candidates should have a working knowledge of Cloud Infrastructure, Version Control (GitHub), DevOps, Software Development, Data Engineering, Databases (SQL and NoSQL), etc. The successful candidate is expected to be cognizant of the intersection of the above and other related fields in order to produce state-of-the-art research outputs across these cross-disciplinary fields. For example, "Blockchain Green Bonds" could be used to fund Energy Efficiency or Agricultural projects, and "Data" flowing from such real economy projects could help automate aspects such as impact assessment, smart contracts in a DLT, etc. Skills and abilities Excellent oral communication skills, including the ability to develop effective working relationships, work flexibly across professional and operational boundaries, and communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels; Excellent English writing skills and detail-orientated; Excellent organizational skills and ability to balance competing demands under pressure; Strong presentation skills and ability to present ideas appropriately and persuasively; and Aptitude in Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish (desirable). General & specialist knowledge Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office; and Strong depth of knowledge on topics central to the BCI such as climate change, climate finance, blockchain technology, and artificial intelligence preferred (see vacancy description for details). Blockchain and other emerging technologies - Climate change and sustainability - These are two hot topic groups that have been headlining media outlets, dominating conferences & events, and gaining increasing traction in research and pilot projects. BCI is here as an expert platform to help governments, inter-governmental and regional organizations as well as relevant corporates to negotiate the complex landscape of emerging technologies for environmental good. We cement our expertise by putting in the hard work in researching, identifying, and analyzing the applications of emerging technologies so that informed decisions can be made by the stakeholders in the climate change and action network. One of the most important aspects of BCI's mission is to support legislators and policymakers to create an enabling environment for the adoption of distributed ledger technologies. To that end, this opportunity will ensure BCI is financially sustainable before we make the developing-country communities sustainable. What's in it for the volunteer? Your mind will be mentally stimulated, hence providing you with a sense of purpose; You will advance and boost your professional career by helping you to make professional connections and giving you real-world experience at the intersection between climate and emerging technologies; and Help you develop long-lasting professional relationships with others. People who come together to make the world a better place forge close connections. Selection Process As a voluntary organization, we are pleased to open the door for candidates who may not have the prior experience they need to start, progress, or switch their careers. To recruit the most suitable, talented, or potential new members out of the volume of applications received, it is the BCI's policy to also consider inexperienced candidates to fill our voluntary unpaid roles as long as they can demonstrate the skills required in the written assessment. In the selection process, most candidates will be invited to complete the following assessment. Section A: Verbal and Numerical Reasoning (20 multiple-choice questions) Section B: Situation Judgement Test (20 multiple-choice questions) Section C: In-Tray Exercise (An open-ended assessment relevant to the duties of the role) Candidates who pass all three sections will be invited to attend a phone screening, first interview, and final interview online.

Service ArchitectLeidosFarnborough Description Service Architect (Bid and Programme) Location : Farnborough, with opportunity for working at home and the need for occasional travel to customer. Security Clearance Level: DVLeidos has more than 30 years' experience of developing and running some of the largest government systems in the world. We are currently hiring to expand our UK based technical team who support our delivery for the UK Govt. Come join our team and further develop your skills as we deliver and support systems key to the defence of the UK and partner nations.Being part of the Leidos team is a commitment to push yourself and those around you to do better, constantly adapt and learn new technologies. We're a passionate team and are committed to developing and growing our staff.Leidos is a global science and technology solutions leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defence, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. We support vital missions for government and commercial customers.We are seeking an experienced and proactive Service Architect to lead and own the service management input to bid activity, and to implement service transition within an agile delivery programme environment. This pivotal role ensures that all aspects of service are considered throughout the delivery lifecycle, enabling successful and seamless transition into live operations. Working as part of the Solution Architects team you will act as the central point for all service design and transition activities, collaborating across engineering, solution architecture, security, ITSM, and programme management teams.This is both a pre-sales bid role, combined with a hands-on, strategically important position that will shape how services are introduced and maintained in a complex and fast-moving technology environment.The Service Architect will be responsible for: Service Architecture: Defining the service approach to enable technical and business service delivery for client environments Service Design: Produce detailed, fit-for-purpose Service Designs, including support task analysis and training needs assessment. Service Transition Ownership: Lead the service transition planning and execution across agile delivery teams, ensuring new or changed services are effectively and smoothly handed over to live operations. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with: + Customers: to gain their acceptance in your capability + Bid teams: to build trust in your experience to develop compelling service solutions + Engineering: to ensure supportability and operational readiness of developed solutions. + Solution Architects & Security: to influence technical design from a service operations perspective. + Programme Manager & Scrum Master: to align service readiness with delivery milestones. + Head of Live Service and ITSM Function Leads: to ensure operational acceptance criteria are met. + Technical Leads: to define support models and ensure documentation and handover requirements are clearly understood. Requirements Management: Define and manage service requirements with the SMO, integrating them into solution designs and ITIL Process Alignment: Ensure all service designs and transitions align with ITIL framework best practices, including: + Incident, Problem, and Change Management + Service Level Management + Knowledge Management + Continual Service Improvement Governance & Assurance: Provide service input into design authorities, governance forums, and acceptance boards. Continuous improvement & innovation: Identify opportunities for improvement, process & cost efficiency, and innovation. Introduce best practices in service management, automation, and monitoring. Service Impact Assessment: Review proposed solutions to assess and influence impacts to live service and support structures. You will have experience in designing full end-to-end service solutions in large scale enterprise environments. Good understanding of enterprise IT technologies infrastructure components, platforms and business processes. Highly experienced and qualified in service management frameworks (ITIL, IT4IT) and their practical implementation. Experienced in large scale outsourcing bid responses, particularly government model contracts. The Service Architect must have: Proven experience as a Service Architect, Service Designer, or Service Transition Lead within complex IT delivery environments. Strong working knowledge of the ITIL framework (working towards or having achieved ITIL 4 Master). Demonstrable experience in: + Designing and implementing service models within large programmes. + Agile delivery methods, particularly Scrum and SAFe, including active participation in ceremonies and backlog refinement. + Creating Service Design Packages and contributing to Operational Acceptance Criteria. + Creating compelling text for PQQ and bid activity. + Development of cost models for new business. Excellent interpersonal skills to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels. Strong analytical and documentation skills, including gap analysis, risk assessment, and transition planning. Experience working within cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams including engineering, cyber security, and programme teams It is desirable for the Service Architect to have: ITIL 4 Managing Professional or ITIL Expert certification. Experience working in secure or regulated environments (e.g. central government, finance, defence, healthcare). Experience with at least two service toolsets such as ServiceNow, Manage Engine, BMC Remedy, or equivalent. Clearance Requirements:Clearance for Role: DV What we do for you:At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes: Contributory Pension Scheme Private Medical Insurance 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays) Use of Flexi-time in accordance with programme priorities Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme) Commitment to Diversity: We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs. Who We Are: - we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science. Leidos is agrowing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation. What Makes Us Different: Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change. Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work

About the role The Mobile Service Engineer provides on site vehicle repair and remote technical support to customers. The role works closely with Quality and R&D teams to address market issues quickly and uses big data tools for diagnostics and predictive analysis. This position also collects and validates vehicle quality information to drive continuous product improvement. Responsibilities Provide on site vehicle repair service for end customer Offer remote technical support to end customer to solve the technical problem Drive quality and R&D resources from headquarters to promptly respond to and address market issues escalated from customer Use big data platforms for remote diagnostic analysis, to predict vehicle problems, offer technical solutions, and track real time vehicle handling progress Collect vehicle quality issues through multiple channels, push for improvements at the source, and validate the effectiveness of market solutions Requirements Qualifications & Experience Diploma or above in Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field Hands on experience in vehicle repair, aftersales service, or technical support (EV experience preferred) Familiarity with diagnostic tools or remote diagnostic systems is an advantage Skills & Competencies Strong troubleshooting and problem solving abilities Good communication skills with a customer focused mindset Able to work independently and respond quickly to service needs We offer: Performance and experience based competitive remuneration 25 holidays + public holidays Scottish Widow workplace pension Commute allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme Department & company wide teambuilding events An exciting opportunity to be part of European transition to Zero Emissions transportation and de carbonization of the economy Our Purpose is to build a zero emission future that reconnects humanity with nature and a World of clean air. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and wants to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team

Overview Quantexa empowers organisations to drive more informed and actionable decisions using data. By harnessing the latest advancements in big data and AI, Quantexa's decision intelligence platform creates context to uncover hidden risk and opportunity within data, that drives better business decisions. Our technology solves major challenges across financial crime, customer insight, credit risk, supply chain transparency and fraud. In just nine and a half years, we've grown from a few desks huddled in the corner of a shared space to having over 850+ staff worldwide! We are now in a scale up phase and increasing our solutions leadership for supply chain intelligence is an essential component of our growth strategy. Headquartered in London with offices in Boston, New York, Singapore, Sydney, Melbourne and Brussels, Quantexa technology is already in use by Global Tier 1 banks and insurers, government departments, data providers and transportation and continues for further global expansion. At Q, we're looking for people who share that vision. People like you. Opportunity. We are looking for a motivated, self-starting and creative professional to join the Product organisation as a Head of Supply Chain Intelligence Solutions - EMEA for Quantexa's Supply Chain Intelligence solutionsbased in London. The successful candidate will work closely with functions across the entire company to grow and develop Quantexa's Supply Chain Intelligence propositions, including key interactions with sales, solution engineering, solution delivery, Technology Account Partners (TAP)and research and development. This includes structuring strategic Go-to-Market plan, driving account expansion by supporting the sales organization as well as ensuring existing projects deliver value from the first conversation, through initial implementation to 'go-live' and beyond. What you'll be doing Strategic and Product oriented: Translate market needs into specific product roadmap features Ensure supply chain intelligence propositions are meaningful, articulated and aligned for sectors and partner conversations Maintain currency of knowledge of the product including R&D roadmap and new features Sales and Marketing: Support the business to meeting the overall ARR targets for supply chain intelligence Train and support our commercial teams with account strategies for supply chain intelligence Support pitches for large key opportunities Explain the business cases ensuring our supply chain intelligence propositions "move the needle" for our customers Participate and support PoCs, Capture case studies Evangelize product benefits to the industry (events, thought leadership, market positioning) Build and present standard solution demonstrations tailored with supply chain specific messaging Delivery, Customer Success and Retention: Review proposals, SoWs and changes as required Provide direction to delivery teams on priorities and guidance towards highest value objectives Engage with our Technology Account Partners (TAP) organization to connect with existing customers to highlight value delivered, ensure customer satisfaction, to ensure learning is captured back into the proposition and to position us for successful renewals Other functions: Work with Analytics Assurance to ensure models are meeting customer needs and delivering the business benefit modelled Work with our alliances and partners to support them with enablement, IP creation, ideation, pitches, creation of materials and articulation of value What you'll bring Strong experience in Supply Chain Intelligence, preferably with exposure to Third Party Risk Management and/or Supply Chain Resilience Experience gained from working with or for a Supply Chain technology vendor, and or a professional services firm with product management responsibilities. Experience working within a corporate, public sector or financial institution in compliance or supply chain operations A solution-oriented, pragmatic approach to market and technology challenges - using flexible and creative thinking to help resolve problems and put clients first A solution and/or consultancy-oriented approach to selling and helping clients to understand value and vision Experience in Data, Analytics (and specifically the use of Graph Technology) would be beneficial. Comfortable working autonomously to reach objectives Our perks and quirks. What makes you Q will help you to realize your full potential, flourish and enjoy what you do, while being recognized and rewarded with our broad range of benefits. We offer: Competitive salary and Company Bonus Flexible working hours in a hybrid workplace & free access to global WeWork locations & events Pension Scheme with a company contribution of 6% (if you contribute 3%) 25 days annual leave (with the option to buy up to 5 days) + birthday off! Work from Anywhere Scheme: Spend up to 2 months working outside of your country of employment over a rolling 12-month period Family: Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, or Shared Parental Leave Private Healthcare with AXA EAP, Well-being Days, Gym Discounts Free Calm App Subscription app for meditation, relaxation and sleep Workplace Nursery Scheme Team's Social Budget & Company-wide Summer & Winter Parties Tech & Cycle-to-Work Schemes Volunteer Day off Dog-friendly Offices Our mission We have one mission. To help businesses grow. To make data easier. And to make the world a better place. We're not a start-up. Not anymore. But we've not been around that long either. What we are is a collection of bright, passionate minds harnessing complexities and helping our clients and their communities. One culture, made of many. Heading in one direction - the future. It's all about you It's important to us that you feel welcome, valued and respected. After all, it's your individuality and passion for what you do that will make you Q. We see that - which is why we're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We've created and will continue to improve our inclusive and diverse work environment. Regardless of your race, beliefs, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, neurodiversity or ableness - whoever you are - if you are a passionate, curious and caring human being who wants to push the boundaries of what's possible, then we want to hear from you. start. don't stop - Apply

White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, London Staff Software Engineer - Back End About this role Do you love shaping the technical landscape and driving innovation across the organisation? Are you passionate about solving complex business problems and supporting multiple teams toward a shared technical vision? At Capital One, you'll be part of a community of technical leaders who drive engineering excellence, foster innovation, and deliver impactful solutions that meet real customer needs. What You'll Do Own and drive the technical strategy for a significant business outcome or technology domain, spanning multiple teams and influencing the overall technical direction Lead and coordinate the efforts of multiple teams, ensuring their collective work aligns with broader business objectives and technology strategy Proactively identify emerging patterns, define and evangelise best practices, and establish reusable frameworks that enhance engineering productivity Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leadership, product owners, and architects Represent Capital One in external technical forums, contributing to vendor/industry discussions Drive service quality standards and practices for your domain, guiding complex incident resolution Develop and advocate for strategies to proactively manage technical debt across multiple teams Actively mentor and develop engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning What we're looking for Deep expertise in Java Deep expertise in system design and distributed architectures Track record of leading technical initiatives across multiple teams Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) Proven experience setting a multi-team technical vision and strategy Strong track record of technical leadership and influence without authority Experience driving engineering standards and best practices across organisations Experience of steering Communities of Practice or technical forums Strong business acumen and ability to translate technical concepts for various audiences Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position based in our London office. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our office and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Enabled - focused on supporting associates with disabilities and neurodiversity Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We AreAt Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to b

THIS IS AN UNPAID VOLUNTEERING ROLE. Role Title: Principal/Senior Technology Officer (Artificial Intelligence) Role Nature: Volunteer Location: Home-based / Remote The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI) is an international volunteers led think tank supporting and advocating the application of blockchain and other data technologies in the global fight against climate change. We are looking for a passionate VOLUNTEER who takes a methodological approach to their work, conducts independent research and analysis, engages with key stakeholders and establishes strategic partnerships to progress the BCI's core mission. This role is for a Principal Technology Officer (PTO - Artificial intelligence) and is a very senior position reporting to the CTO. The successful candidate will provide strategic and technical leadership for Artificial Intelligence across all BCI projects. You will be responsible for overseeing and implementing the use of AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, Data Modelling and associated tooling for internal productivity and climate action. You will perform research, onboard and train other team members, execute proof of concepts and pilots, and build applications using available data sets and AI models. As with all roles in BCI, this role is a voluntary unpaid role. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse and passionate group of experts, collaborate with leading organisations and stakeholders in the field of climate and sustainability, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge and innovation in this domain. You will also gain valuable experience and skills in emerging technologies, project management, and leadership. Responsibilities Define and execute the AI technology strategy and roadmap for BCI's projects and initiatives; Build, lead and manage the AI technology team, including hiring, training, mentoring, and performance evaluation; Research and identify the best data sets and AI models for our use cases and objectives; Design, develop, test, and deploy applications and solutions using AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, Data Modelling, and associated tooling; Ensure the quality, reliability, security, and scalability of our technology products and services; Monitor and evaluate the performance and impact of our technology solutions and provide feedback and recommendations for improvement; Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including project partners, sponsors, donors, and beneficiaries; Stay updated on the latest trends and developments in the field of emerging technologies, climate, and sustainability; Generate opportunities for strategic partnerships; and Attend conferences and events to promote the BCI, communicate research findings and insights via Powerpoint decks, and engage with key stakeholders. Skills & Abilities Excellent oral communication skills, including the ability to develop effective working relationships, work flexibly across professional and operational boundaries, and communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels; Excellent organizational skills and ability to balance competing demands under pressure; Proven ability in computing or math related tasks of Agile technology projects; Experience in building constructive relationships with stakeholders; Experience in working independently and with teams to drive forward projects using own initiative; Experience in designing, planning, and facilitating independent research and the ability to meet tight deadlines; and Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to present ideas appropriately and persuasively General & Specialist Knowledge Strong technical skills, proficient in various programming languages, frameworks, and tools for data analysis and AI development, such as Python, R, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit learn, etc; Familiar with various data sources, formats, and standards, such as APIs, JSON, XML, CSV, etc., and detail oriented; Experience in developing and deploying applications and solutions using cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc.; A portfolio of supported Open Source GitHub projects (desirable); Experience in leading and managing technology teams and projects, including agile methodologies, budgeting, reporting, and documentation; and Passionate and knowledgeable about climate and sustainability issues and solutions, with a sense of mission and willingness to learn not just about technology but also about all other aspects that could be necessary to deliver impactful climate actions. Education & Training Bachelor's or master's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field; Fluent in English; and Aptitude in Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish (desirable). Relevant Experience At least 5 years of professional experience in AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, Data Modelling, or a related field; Nimble business mind with a focus on developing creative solutions; Strong project reporting skills with a focus on inter departmental and inter organisational communication; and Experience of working independently and with teams to drive forward projects using own initiative. What difference will you make? Blockchain and other emerging technologies. Climate change and sustainability. These are two hot topic groups that have been headlining media outlets, dominating conferences & events, and gaining increasing traction in research and pilot projects. BCI is here as an expert platform to help governments, inter governmental and regional organizations as well as relevant corporates to negotiate the complex landscape of emerging technologies for environmental good. We cement our expertise by putting in the hard work in researching, identifying, and analyzing the applications of emerging technologies so that informed decisions can be made by the stakeholders in the climate change and action network. Benefits you will get from volunteering with BCI are enormous and some include: You will hone or learn new skills including research, presentation, writing, professional etiquette; Your mind will be mentally stimulated, hence providing you with a sense of purpose; You will advance and boost your professional career by helping you to make professional connections and giving you real world experience at the intersection between climate and emerging technologies; and Help you develop long lasting professional relationships with others. People who come together to make the world a better place forge a close connection. Selection Process As a voluntary organization, we are pleased to open the door for candidates who may not have the prior experience they need to start, progress, or switch their careers. To recruit the most suitable, talented, or potential new members out of the volume of applications received, it is the BCI's policy to also consider inexperienced candidates to fill our voluntary unpaid roles as long as they can demonstrate the skills required in the written assessment. In the selection process, most candidates will be invited to complete the following assessment. Section A: Verbal and Numerical Reasoning (20 multiple choice questions) Section B: Situation Judgement Test (20 multiple choice questions) Section C: In Tray Exercise (An open ended assessment relevant to the duties of the role) Candidates who pass all three sections will be invited to attend a phone screening, first interview, and final interview online.

Your new company We are recruiting on behalf of a leading organisation in the UK and Ireland's Building Services sector. This company specialises in offsite-prefabricated, innovative, and sustainable energy solutions. With over 20 years of experience, they design, develop, and deliver bespoke MEP systems across the UK and Europe. Their centrally located headquarters houses state-of-the-art fabrication facilities, enabling high-quality, turnkey solutions for commercial energy centres and district heating projects. They work with a wide range of public and private sector clients, ensuring technical excellence and sustainability in every project.Your new role As an Electrical Design Engineer based in Birmingham, you'll play a key role in designing and delivering low-carbon energy solutions for high-profile projects in healthcare, education, leisure, and residential sectors. You will: Conduct site surveys and develop electrical design drawings, plant selections, cabling routes, and specifications from concept to completion. Design BMS control panels and descriptions of operation for selected plant. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and quality standards. Collaborate with contracts managers and commissioning teams to streamline BMS controls. Liaise professionally with clients, suppliers, and contractors. Occasionally travel to sites across Scotland, England, and Wales. You'll work with cutting-edge tools such as AutoCAD and MEP 3D software to produce coordinated, build-ready designs that support the UK's transition to low-carbon infrastructure. What you'll need to succeed HNC/HND in Electrical Electrical design experience within building services. Proficiency in Electrical Design Software (Amtech or Electrical OM). Strong knowledge of legislation, standards, and best practices. Excellent communication, organisation, and attention to detail. Ability to work independently under pressure and meet deadlines. What you'll get in return Competitive salary (DOE). Clear progression pathway with structured mentorship and CPD support. Full in-house training and career development opportunities. Comprehensive benefits including Pension scheme Life assurance Health cash plan Wellbeing platform access Annual health checks and flu vaccine Increasing annual leave with service Long service awards Social events and team-building activities Free onsite parking, tea & coffee What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

This is a hybrid role requiring two to three days a week in our London office, and travel to Edinburgh or Bath a few times per quarter. About us Seccl is the Octopus-owned embedded investment platform that's on a mission to helping more people to invest - and invest well. We're B-Corp certified with an amazing product-market fit, impressive early traction and the potential to transform an outdated industry, for the better. We've been growing fast and will scale even faster over the next few years. We're also proud to be part of Octopus, the £multi billion group that's on a mission to breathe new life into broken industries, through companies like Octopus Energy, Octopus Investments and Octopus Money. Check out the Seccl website for the latest on our products and our mission to shape the future of investments. The role: We're looking for a Group product manager to lead our Accounts tribe, a critical part of the Seccl platform. Accounts sits at the heart of how investors and advisers interact with Seccl from tax efficient wrappers to pensions, investment strategies and account level functionality. Your tribe will include: Investment wrappers such as JISA, ISA and GIA, ensuring smooth, compliant experiences across firms and end investors SIPP capability and the infrastructure needed to support a range of pension use cases Enabling advisers and investors to access the right assets aligned to risk profiles Account level functionality such as fees and inter account movements You won't lead a single squad day to day. Instead, you'll lead multiple Product managers across several squads, setting direction, aligning priorities, and driving strategic initiatives across your domain. You'll work closely with two other GPMs (Custody and Experience) to shape the end to end platform roadmap. On a typical day you will: Set the vision and strategy for the Accounts tribe, shaping direction 6 18 months ahead Build and maintain clear, coherent roadmaps that balance short term delivery with long term impact Develop strong relationships with advisers, developers and firms, deeply understanding their workflows, pain points and needs Lead, coach and support Product Managers, helping them grow, prioritise effectively, and deliver meaningful outcomes Work closely with engineering leadership to deliver scalable, reliable, compliant platform capabilities Drive alignment across squads, ensuring shared context, cross functional collaboration and consistency of approach Champion customer centric product decisions through continuous discovery, data driven insights and tight feedback loops Collaborate with commercial, operations, support and compliance teams to balance current and future customer needs with business opportunities. Promote operational excellence, improving processes that impact experience and efficiency Contribute to product culture, shaping how we scale our ways of working as the organisation grows. Act as one product leadership with the two other Group Product Managers This role's for you if you: Have experience leading multiple squads or teams within a high growth, API first, fintech, or regulated environment Are a strategic thinker, balancing long term vision with execution. Have a strong commercial mindset, understanding how product decisions impact business growth. Can build deep relationships with customers, acting as their advocate within the business. Are an excellent people leader, coaching and mentoring product managers to excel. Have a track record of improving processes and driving operational efficiencies. Work closely with engineering leadership, ensuring a strong product engineering partnership. Thrive in fast paced, ambiguous environments, using data to drive decisions. This role isn't for you if: You have never managed people. You have never invested and don't use any investment platforms You rely on top down direction. Here, you'll have significant freedom and ownership to shape your progression and deliver outcomes. You're not comfortable in a fast paced environment. Our agility and scalability are what set us apart, and we expect quick thinking and adaptability. You struggle to follow through on ideas. We value people who follow through and deliver on what they set out to achieve. You don't like change. You'll thrive here if you embrace the ambiguity of rapid growth and see change as an opportunity rather than a challenge. What's in it for you: We offer a generous mix of benefits for the things that really matter to our people, including: A salary between £110,000 and £120,000 - dependant on experience + reviewed annually 27 days holiday + bank holidays (some can be flexible) + day off on your birthday + three days (full time) per year for Dependant leave Two volunteering days per year Length of service award - one month paid sabbatical at eight years 6% employer pension contribution, and life assurance Private medical insurance with AXA Health Enhanced Parental leave MacBook and up to £500 home office set up budget £750 per person learning budget Option to work abroad for up to six weeks a year Health and wellbeing initiatives including free therapy via Wellness Cloud, mental health support via Headspace Strong financial wellbeing focus including access to Octopus Money , Octopus Share Incentive Plan, will writing offering via Octopus Legacy and Seccl invest (our own platform for you to manage your investments) Perkbox - Flexi points giving you a range of discounts and perks including free weekly coffee, gym and retail discounts. Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work and Octopus Electric Vehicle Leasing Our culture: We're proud to put people first, creating a culture where we truly listen to what matters most to them. Our transparent and inclusive environment encourages diversity of thought, challenge and experimentation. Check out our Glassdoor page for the latest reviews or our LinkedIn for company updates and insights from the team. Interview process: Interviewing is a two way thing, and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you. Our interviews are conversational, so come with questions and be curious. In general, you can expect the interview process to look a bit like this, (following an initial chat with one of our Talent team): First stage - 45 mins competencies based interview with a group product manager Second stage - one hour technical interview or assessment with the hiring manager Final stage - 45 mins bar raiser culture based interview We'll only close this role once we have enough applications for the next stage. Please submit your application as soon as possible to make sure you don't miss out and you should expect to hear back from us within one to two weeks of applying. Our aim is to build a diverse and inclusive company of awesome people, with unique skills, passions and experiences. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status. If this sounds like your kind of thing, we encourage you to apply even if you don't tick every box. We'd love to hear from you!

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems to extended protection across the entire battle-space, including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems, and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar. Together, we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their careers with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better and keep us safer. We innovate across Aerospace, Defence, Security, and Space industries. Your health and well-being matter, which is why we offer flexibility such as part-time hours, job sharing, home working, or flexible start and finish times. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Integration, Verification, Validation, and Qualification Manager (IVVQM) within Thales Optronics and Missile Electronics (OME). The successful candidate will initially undertake the role within one of the Land, Sea, or Air domains within OME. The primary purpose of this position is to define and implement IVVQ strategies, management, and tasks for large design and development projects across Thales OME. As an IVVQM, you will focus on delivering solutions to customers in our Land, Sea, and Air domains, either on a single project, multiple small projects, or across a product portfolio. You will report to the OME Head of Engineering Delivery or the Engineering Manager on the supported project/program. Responsibilities include: Leading and coordinating all IVVQ activities with the customer Preparing IVVQ plans, work breakdown structures, and schedules Ensuring IVVQ is integrated into project planning from the start Preparing system integration, verification, validation, and qualification activities Defining IVVQ strategies and related requirements Specifying test equipment and methodologies Managing testing at manufacturer sites, customer premises, or external test facilities Leading and supporting trials teams Analyzing results and producing technical reports Reviewing technical artifacts from an IVVQ perspective Leading the IVVQ engineering team to deliver work products on time, within scope and quality Participating in governance reviews and customer meetings Leading evidence collation for system certification The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background with experience in leading IVVQ of multidisciplinary projects, a methodical approach, and a focus on customer needs. Knowledge of the defence or regulated industries is advantageous. Aligned with Thales Leadership Behavioural Model, candidates should demonstrate agility, stakeholder engagement, risk management, continuous improvement, and development of others. This role requires SC Clearance. It is advantageous if currently held; otherwise, the candidate must undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. For details, visit the UKSV website. Applicants should have resided in the UK for the last 5 years, or at least 3 years with additional checks. Further details are available on the UK government website. Connect with Fiona Tal, Talent Acquisition Partner, to explore this opportunity. Thales provides careers, not just jobs. We support mobility and flexibility to develop your career globally or within your expertise. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and support neuro-diverse applicants or those with disabilities. For adjustments or questions, contact Resourcing Ops or the Early Careers Team. Great journeys start here, apply now!

Janes empowers military, government, and defence leaders to act with confidence in an increasingly complex world. Our trusted defence, security, and geopolitical information delivered through seamless digital platforms and system integrations-turns overwhelming data into clear, actionable intelligence and insight. By filling critical information gaps, Janes helps customers analyse threats, accelerate decisions, and stay ahead of emerging challenges Job purpose: The Solutions Engineer is a critical member of the Product team, responsible for enabling the integration and optimization of Janes interconnected intelligence capabilities across the NATO enterprise. Working closely with the global Product Solutions team, you will support the deployment, configuration, and enhancement of Janes data across a variety of systems, platforms, and mission critical capabilities. This role focuses on enabling Janes data within individual systems, facilitating interoperability with third party and customer datasets, and aligning with NATO's evolving AI, intelligence and data requirements. You will help define and document data standards, technical specifications, and integration pathways to improve customer outcomes and drive innovation. You will contribute to high impact customer and partner projects across the Alliance, helping shape the future of Janes technical estate-including our graph knowledge base, intelligence products, and supporting infrastructure. Your work will have a direct impact on national security and defence capability. How you will contribute at Janes: System Integration: Support the integration of Janes data and models into customer systems of record, ensuring seamless functionality and operational relevance. Product Delivery: Assist in the development and delivery of Janes Interconnected Intelligence products, ensuring compliance with NATO standards and technical expectations. Customer Advisory: Provide remote and on site technical advisory services to customers, offering guidance on data attributes, integration strategies, and system optimisation. Documentation & Standards: Collate, analyse, assess and summarise current and emerging NATO documentation related to data models, ontologies, governance, processing, and third party integration. Ontology & Model Development: Advise on the evolution of Janes data models and ontologies to ensure compatibility and seamless integration with NATO and other customer ecosystems. Gap Analysis: Identify and prioritise unmet data requirements critical to NATO adoption and mission success. Strategic Expansion: Explore adjacent content and data domains for potential expansion-either organically or via acquisition-to deepen Janes relevance and support for NATO missions. Market Intelligence: Monitor and report on partner and competitor activity within NATO to identify opportunities for collaboration, expansion, or risk mitigation. Account Development: Share insights on how the NATO relationship can be leveraged to unlock opportunities in partner nations. Identify and help remove barriers to expansion. Presales & Bids: Support technical presales engagements, bid responses, and proposal submissions with subject matter expertise and solution design input. The ideal skills and experience for this role are: Domain Expertise: Proven experience in data integration, system interoperability, and technical advisory roles-ideally within defence and intelligence sectors. Strong understanding of data models, ontologies, and standards relevant to NATO and allied environments. Experience working with national security and defence organisations. Citizenship of a NATO nation with the ability to obtain a security clearance. Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Python, including SDKs, APIs, and data engineering best practices. Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Experience with graph databases (e.g., Neo4j, ArangoDB, GraphDB). Familiarity with at least two of the following technologies: ArcGIS, Palantir, RDBMS, Graph Databases. Education & Communication: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience. Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non technical stakeholders. Comfortable working in small, agile, and globally distributed teams. Knowledge of the Intelligence cycle and ability to understand NATO intelligence requirements and priorities. Mindset & Approach: Strategic thinker with a passion for solving complex technical challenges. Innovative, dynamic, and creative approach to problem solving. Willingness to learn, grow, and adapt in a fast paced environment. Front End & Web Technologies: Back End & Infrastructure: Experience with Docker, Elasticsearch, or Palantir. Hands on experience with cloud platforms and services, particularly AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3, etc.). Background in backend or frontend architecture and development. Experience with Python modules such as ArcPy and ArcGIS API for Python. Relevant experience using Esri technology and the full ArcGIS Enterprise suite, including ArcGIS Knowledge. Security & Clearance: An active security clearance is a strong advantage; however, the ability and willingness to obtain one is essential. 27 days of annual leave Healthy half (0.5 day leave every 6 months for wellbeing) Private medical insurance - BUPA Maternity (100% of basic salary for the first 26 weeks followed by Statutory Maternity Pay) Paternity (100% of basic salary for 6 weeks) Life cover Access to LinkedIn Learning Access to an on site gym Life at Janes We believe Janes is truly a great place to work. Our values and leadership code drive everything we do, and we understand that the right behaviours and culture will always result in the best outcomes for our customers, our colleagues, our shareholders, and our business. We provide a supportive, stretching, and dynamic environment with the ability for you to grow rapidly, both personally and professionally. Janes is an inclusive and equal opportunities employer and encourages applications regardless of age, race, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or gender. Although this role is advertised as full time, Janes believed that flexibility at work can provide many significant benefits both to our colleagues and the business. We already work in a hybrid style across all offices and regions and can support different ways of working and offer different flexible working arrangements. So, if you are interested and have any requirements or needs in the way you would like to work, please apply, and speak to us about this. We will always consider part time or flexible applications.

Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, Salford About the job Job summary GO-Science The Government Office for Science works at the heart of Government, ensuring policies and decisions are informed by the best scientific evidence and strategic long-term thinking. It's an exciting time to join the organisation; we have outstanding and high-profile positions providing you an opportunity to inform and influence policy-making and the systems for use of science and engineering across government. If you are highly motivated and looking for your next career challenge we want to hear from you. Job description This is an exciting and varied position leading the development of government's use of futures and foresight techniques. The successful candidate will play a significant role in improving national policies that will ultimately support wellbeing, boost the economy and protect national security. This role is for a specialist Futures adviser to provide advice and support to government organisations to use futures thinking and techniques to develop strategies and policies. The role leads the advice function in the wider Futures Team in GO Science, which works to ensure government is able to respond effectively to future challenges and opportunities. You will work closely with senior colleagues in Cabinet Office, BEIS, HMT and other departments to help them get real value from futures methods. The role would provide a great platform to develop a career in government. You'll build your profile across departments, contribute to new strategies and see first-hand how government makes policy. It's a great place from which to put your knowledge of futures tools to good use - helping develop strategies and policies which are more resilient to the future. We are a small, friendly team building government capability in futures approaches to help deliver long-term, resilient policy and strategy. Demand for our services is growing. More information can be found here: This is a great opportunity to join GO-Science - we have grown in size, scope and profile since the pandemic whilst remaining a lively, supportive and friendly place to work. We're an inclusive team, with a variety of working patterns already. We'll work together to make different working styles work. We're proud of the commitment GO Science has made to diversity & inclusion. Person specification You will lead our advice service to colleagues across Government, providing some of that advice themselves - supporting colleagues to understand what they can do, helping them plan work and facilitating futures exercises. You will also help nurture relationships and broker support from the community of horizon scanners across Government and external specialists. GO Science itself is a centre of excellence for futures in Government. This role plays a major role in our internationally-recognised Foresight programme, supporting project teams to build futures methods into their work. It also coordinates our Futures Framework - a procurement framework through which colleagues in government can access external expertise more quickly. Promoting the framework and helping colleagues to get their commission right will be a growing area of work. Key Responsibilities are: Providing specialist Futures advice to teams across government, including one-to-one advice Designing and delivering facilitated workshops and regular introduction sessions. Working with the Cabinet Office Joint Data and Analysis Centre to develop and implement a foresight system that builds long-term thinking into the heart of government decision making Managing a procurement framework of Futures suppliers which can be accessed by public sector organisations Oversight of the Futures team Project Management Office and line management of the SEO PMO lead Lead contact for a cross-government network of embedded Futures experts Supporting development and delivery of tools, training and resources to support futures work Leading continuous improvement of the team's performance, for example by bringing in new approaches from wider networks, training or experience Briefing senior managers and the GCSA on progress and to secure timely decision-making where needed Skills and Experience We would love to hear from you if you have: Familiarity with futures methodologies and techniques and experience applying strategic futures tools to policy making or strategy Experience of designing and delivering futures and foresight projects Intellectual curiosity and capability to get to grips with new subjects quickly Exceptional organisational skills and good judgement when managing multiple and conflicting priorities Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with people across different organisations and levels of seniority An ability to communicate clearly, succinctly and persuasively in writing, meetings and presentations, (digitally and in person) A track record of developing and nurturing colleagues is desirable. The willingness, and emotional intelligence required, to develop your leadership skills are crucial. Having experience of government policy development would be great but not essential. You do not need to have a scientific or technical background. Experience in strategy and consultancy would be useful. We're a small, supportive team. The ability to adapt to developing priorities, work towards common goals, and help each other out when colleagues are busy, are key to how we work. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Working Together Seeing the Big Picture Managing a Quality Service Communicating and Influencing Benefits BEIS offers a competitive mix of benefits including: A culture of flexible working, such as job sharing, homeworking and compressed hours. Automatic enrolment into the Civil Service Pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%. A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30. An extensive range of learning & professional development opportunities, which all staff are actively encouraged to pursue. Access to a range of retail, travel and lifestyle employee discounts. A hybrid office/home based working model where staff will spend a norm of 40-60% of their time in the office (minimum of 40%) over a month with flex dependent on balancing business and individual need (from September 2021, depending on how the public health guidance evolves). Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience. As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV and personal statement. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. Please use your personal statement (in no more than 750 words) to explain how you meet the criteria of the role. Applications will be sifted on CV and personal statement. In the event of a large number of applicants, applications will be sifted on the personal statement. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview. The interview will consist of behaviour and strength-based questions. Interviewees will be asked to deliver a presentation; further details will be provided nearer the time.