Interim Head of Digital Platforms & Application Development (Internal title: Head of Digital Experience & Development) £64,475 - £73,718 per annum (£58,225 - £67,468 per annum salary, plus £6,250 sign on and assignment retention bonus The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference. Experience the pride of being part of a select group one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings. Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement. The Role: The Digital Experience & Development team is responsible for leading the development and implementation of the University s digital presence across all core platforms (excluding UoP website), development of new digital solutions to create a seamless experience for both staff and students as well as leading the move to Azure Integration Services within the integrations team. The team will also be responsible for a driving digital innovation that will identify technical opportunities for the University to be a HE sector leader within digital experience and transformation. The Head of Digital Experience & Development will lead on the development and implementation of a strategy and roadmap for all solutions development and core IS systems support across both on-premise and cloud services which adheres to excellence in service delivery, user experience, security, accessibility and information governance standards. The postholder will also be responsible for the CRM strategy and roadmap, taking into account the strategic ambitions of the university and the importance of the CRM system in its growth. You will oversee all developments and ensure a planned pipeline of change and business as usual work is balanced and successfully delivered that meets the need of a broad array of end users. Responsible for the Digital Development and CRM Teams, you will lead the teams in managing a transition to new Microsoft technologies, new tools and new Agile ways of working, delivering key development projects, supporting business as usual change as well as supporting a roadmap of legacy applications which will require decommissioning or rebuilding in new technologies. The post holder is a key point of contact for all digital development across the University, including supporting any related major University projects and in strategic planning with business areas. This includes being responsible for managing resources effectively, liaising with project managers and business stakeholders to ensure that objectives can be met without compromising services to staff and students and enable high quality solutions to be developed and maintained. They will also play a key role within the IS and Digital Solutions & Delivery management teams. This appointment is a fixed term contract of 10 months or until 27 November 2026. The offer is to include a sign on and assignment retention bonus of £6,250, which is based on a 10 month contract. If the duration of the contract is less than 10 months, this amount will be reduced on a pro-rata basis and will be paid on completion and at the end of the fixed term contract. Please note the £6,250 will be subject to Tax and National insurance contributions. Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth a few days a week, hybrid working is available for this role. The interviews are currently anticipated to be held on 06 January 2026. If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Vicky Gosling at (url removed) For internal candidates it may be possible to apply for this role under the Secondment Policy . If you wish to apply as a secondee, you must have approval of your line manager in advance of submitting your application form. Please confirm in your application that your line manager has approved this. Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL) Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience: Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale. Generous pension scheme. Generous leave entitlement of days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure. Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working. Staff discounts and loyalty schemes. Staff car parking and discounted public travel. Excellent training and development opportunities. Staff wellbeing programmes. Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities. Discounted learning. Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme. The perks don t stop there - click apply for further information on My Reward and Benefits UKVI Statement Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it. ED&I Statement: We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community. As an Athena SWAN and Race Equality Charter award holder, a member of Stonewall and a Disability Confident Employer we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills, perspectives and experiences. In addition, we want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population. Please see our EDI Framework and objectives. Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.
Dec 10, 2025
Contractor
Interim Head of Digital Platforms & Application Development (Internal title: Head of Digital Experience & Development) £64,475 - £73,718 per annum (£58,225 - £67,468 per annum salary, plus £6,250 sign on and assignment retention bonus The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference. Experience the pride of being part of a select group one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings. Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement. The Role: The Digital Experience & Development team is responsible for leading the development and implementation of the University s digital presence across all core platforms (excluding UoP website), development of new digital solutions to create a seamless experience for both staff and students as well as leading the move to Azure Integration Services within the integrations team. The team will also be responsible for a driving digital innovation that will identify technical opportunities for the University to be a HE sector leader within digital experience and transformation. The Head of Digital Experience & Development will lead on the development and implementation of a strategy and roadmap for all solutions development and core IS systems support across both on-premise and cloud services which adheres to excellence in service delivery, user experience, security, accessibility and information governance standards. The postholder will also be responsible for the CRM strategy and roadmap, taking into account the strategic ambitions of the university and the importance of the CRM system in its growth. You will oversee all developments and ensure a planned pipeline of change and business as usual work is balanced and successfully delivered that meets the need of a broad array of end users. Responsible for the Digital Development and CRM Teams, you will lead the teams in managing a transition to new Microsoft technologies, new tools and new Agile ways of working, delivering key development projects, supporting business as usual change as well as supporting a roadmap of legacy applications which will require decommissioning or rebuilding in new technologies. The post holder is a key point of contact for all digital development across the University, including supporting any related major University projects and in strategic planning with business areas. This includes being responsible for managing resources effectively, liaising with project managers and business stakeholders to ensure that objectives can be met without compromising services to staff and students and enable high quality solutions to be developed and maintained. They will also play a key role within the IS and Digital Solutions & Delivery management teams. This appointment is a fixed term contract of 10 months or until 27 November 2026. The offer is to include a sign on and assignment retention bonus of £6,250, which is based on a 10 month contract. If the duration of the contract is less than 10 months, this amount will be reduced on a pro-rata basis and will be paid on completion and at the end of the fixed term contract. Please note the £6,250 will be subject to Tax and National insurance contributions. Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth a few days a week, hybrid working is available for this role. The interviews are currently anticipated to be held on 06 January 2026. If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Vicky Gosling at (url removed) For internal candidates it may be possible to apply for this role under the Secondment Policy . If you wish to apply as a secondee, you must have approval of your line manager in advance of submitting your application form. Please confirm in your application that your line manager has approved this. Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL) Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience: Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale. Generous pension scheme. Generous leave entitlement of days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure. Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working. Staff discounts and loyalty schemes. Staff car parking and discounted public travel. Excellent training and development opportunities. Staff wellbeing programmes. Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities. Discounted learning. Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme. The perks don t stop there - click apply for further information on My Reward and Benefits UKVI Statement Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it. ED&I Statement: We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community. As an Athena SWAN and Race Equality Charter award holder, a member of Stonewall and a Disability Confident Employer we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills, perspectives and experiences. In addition, we want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population. Please see our EDI Framework and objectives. Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.
Are you an experienced People Partner ready to join a large, values-led organisation where people and culture genuinely come first? The Liberty Recruitment Group are delighted to be working exclusively with a longstanding client in looking for a Senior People and Development Business Partner based in Southampton. This position is offered on a 3 months fixed-term contract. As a strategic People Partner, youll work closely with a portfolio of stakeholders to deliver a high-impact, people-focused service aligned to their priorities and strategic plans. Youll quickly build trusted relationships and provide expert support across the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and performance to ER, reward, OD and change. Youll coach and empower managers to become confident people leaders, embedding strong leadership behaviours and driving a positive people culture. Youll use key people metrics to spot trends, recommend improvements and provide valuable insights to senior leaders. Youll also develop others across the team, mentoring a People & Development Officer and supporting colleagues across the wider P&D function. Bringing proven experience in delivering practical, solutions-focused P&D advice, youll lead organisational change projects with senior leaders, delivering clear outcomes and meeting financial targets. CIPD-qualified, youll have solid experience managing complex ER cases, including tribunals, and be confident working within a unionised environment. Youll thrive in a fast-paced setting, making sound decisions and influencing effectively at all levels. In return our client is offering a hybrid working arrangement (2 days working from home), a salary of up to £57,400 (FTE/DOE), with benefits including; generous holiday entitlement, company pension, plus lots more! If you would like to discuss this exciting role further, please do not hesitate to contact one of the Liberty Recruitment Team on . JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
Are you an experienced People Partner ready to join a large, values-led organisation where people and culture genuinely come first? The Liberty Recruitment Group are delighted to be working exclusively with a longstanding client in looking for a Senior People and Development Business Partner based in Southampton. This position is offered on a 3 months fixed-term contract. As a strategic People Partner, youll work closely with a portfolio of stakeholders to deliver a high-impact, people-focused service aligned to their priorities and strategic plans. Youll quickly build trusted relationships and provide expert support across the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and performance to ER, reward, OD and change. Youll coach and empower managers to become confident people leaders, embedding strong leadership behaviours and driving a positive people culture. Youll use key people metrics to spot trends, recommend improvements and provide valuable insights to senior leaders. Youll also develop others across the team, mentoring a People & Development Officer and supporting colleagues across the wider P&D function. Bringing proven experience in delivering practical, solutions-focused P&D advice, youll lead organisational change projects with senior leaders, delivering clear outcomes and meeting financial targets. CIPD-qualified, youll have solid experience managing complex ER cases, including tribunals, and be confident working within a unionised environment. Youll thrive in a fast-paced setting, making sound decisions and influencing effectively at all levels. In return our client is offering a hybrid working arrangement (2 days working from home), a salary of up to £57,400 (FTE/DOE), with benefits including; generous holiday entitlement, company pension, plus lots more! If you would like to discuss this exciting role further, please do not hesitate to contact one of the Liberty Recruitment Team on . JBRP1_UKTJ
About Us 3173 is a privately owned UK firm of pensions experts with clients throughout the UK, serviced from offices in London, Belfast, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds. The 3173 Group of companies includes Dalriada Trustees Limited (Dalriada) one of the UK's largest professional pension scheme trustee companies. Spence & Partners provides full pension actuarial, consulting, investment consulting and administration services that provide simply smarter solutions for trustees, employers and members and Mantle: reimagines the traditional models of defined benefit pensions administration and actuarial valuation software. The 3173 Culture Our primary aim is to provide interesting, worthwhile and healthy careers for all our people; we believe that this emphasis sets us apart from our competitors. We are defined by our ethos and by our goal: Our ethos is an individual and collective commitment achieved through carefully balancing responsibility with freedom and flexibility, all of which is underpinned by a willingness to work interdependently. When we get this balance right, it is how we do our best work. We look after our staff first and foremost, but for a commercial purpose, which is to deliver great service profitably. By focusing on our goal, we provide the best outcomes for pension scheme members, trustees, and employers. About You You will be working as part of our outsourced pensions management and scheme secretarial team. You will act as the lead and day to day contact for our clients and will manage the delivery of services to the client through our client teams. To make an impact in this role you will be self-motivated and eager to improve member outcomes. Your technical pensions knowledge will be balanced with an ability to effectively communicate to a wide range of stakeholders. Your verbal and written communications will be tailored to suit the needs of the audience, and you will be an active promoter of our pensions management services, including helping respond to business opportunities. You should understand the importance of building and maintaining relationships with clients, networking contacts and your fellow colleagues. You will be expected to work with your team on a range of pension management and scheme secretarial appointments. Your appointments will be varied and could include managing scheme secretarial support to to project and advisor management. You will have proven project management and organisation skills as well as evidence of building and managing relationship skills. You will be able to provide leadership and support to other members of your team. You will have the capability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues across our multi-site business, to ensure timely and high quality delivery to our clients. You will be committed and driven to deliver service excellence. Responsibilities & Criteria We are a multi-award winning pension services firm and part of an integrated group of privately owned companies. Since our inception we have grown to be one of the largest provider of pensions trusteeship and governance services in the UK, with over 300 appointments. Our pensions specialists are all employed and we are committed to providing professional careers, supporting the Pensions Management Institution (PMI) qualification for our pension managers. Our business is based on a client-centric culture which provides high-quality professional service through strong personal relationships. We have offices in Belfast, Glasgow, Manchester, London, Bristol, Leeds and Birmingham and operate in a hybrid model of working, whereby you will have the opportunity to work in the office and at home. Our team of pensions professionals come from a wide range of professional backgrounds which we would like to further enrich. Therefore we are looking for candidates with a background in pensions management, scheme secretarial, pensions consultancy, pensions administration or pensions project management. Key Responsibilities Core responsibilities include: Act as a lead for outsourced support for in-house pensions teams Act as scheme secretary on a permanent or interim basis Act as day to day contact for clients and scheme advisors Overall project management of a portfolio of pension schemes and specific projects being undertaken Oversee and maintain services in line with the client contract and internal quality standards Lead on issue resolution Oversee delivery of all aspects of pension scheme governance to ensure full compliance/no breaches Own the scheme business plan and lead on addressing any diversion from the plan Monitor budget and ensure recovery and profitability with minimal write-off, identifying out of scope activities Lead on client pensions management projects - for example, management of adviser review projects. Assist with refinement of pensions management processes Check/review supplier bills and oversee payments Business growth responsibilities include: Build a growing network of professional contacts at a regional level Identify business development opportunities and broker an introduction to the business Lead new business pitches Participate in weekly business development calls as appropriate Regularly write blogs and articles as marketing collateral Deliver on client seminars Identify and share opportunities for product and service enhancements through client proposition and revenue generating opportunities Support the growth of new business People leadership & management responsibilities Act as a line manager - setting objectives, giving feedback, appraising performance and addressing performance issues Act as a mentor and support to team members Manage resource requirement across clients Personal growth responsibilities Actively build skills and experience Keep abreast of all regulatory and governance changes Attend training, both technical and other business skills Essential Criteria Team player Solid pensions industry background, with scheme secretarial and governance experiance Recent experience in a role which specifically included occupational pension scheme responsibilities Full understanding of pension management and the work carried out by Dalriada Able to demonstrate technical understanding of pension legislation, regulations and other relevant legislation, codes of practice, including scheme management and compliance, best practice guides and a good knowledge of defined benefit and defined contribution schemes Excellent budget management skills Proven track record of project management exposure Evidence of client management responsibility and ability to manage and progress multiple strands of activity Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to articulate technical points into lay terms Excellent organisation skills and ability to prioritise and work to client deadlines Experience of new business activity including new business pitches, networking and attending industry events. Use of computerised systems e.g. Microsoft Office products; in particular Excel, Word and PowerPoint; and the ability to learn and utilise bespoke systems and procedures. Mentoring/line management experience Excellent understanding of profitability Desirable Criteria Attainment of the Pensions Regulator's Trustee toolkit Working towards or successfully completed a relevant Professional Qualification (such as APMI or FPMI) Circumstances Location : UK Wide Working hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week with additional hours as and when required. All roles are subject to a six-month probationary period and all prospective employees are required to complete an Access NI check. As part of the pre-hire process the successful candidate will be subject to reference checking security vetting. 3173 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applying with a disability or long-term health condition? As part of our belief that we benefit from the differences among us we are committed to increasing the representation of disabled colleagues and want to remove any barriers or challenges that get in the way of candidates with a disability or long-term health condition from applying to work with us. If there is support or an adjustment that we can provide to enable you to be at your best during the recruitment and selection process, we encourage you to advise us in good time so that we may make suitable arrangements. We understand that being open with us may feel uncomfortable so please only share with us the information that you are comfortable to share, and rest assured that we will use this only to provide you with the right support. Any information you give us will be treated completely confidentially. To discuss this further please call and ask to speak to a member of the P&C team.
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
About Us 3173 is a privately owned UK firm of pensions experts with clients throughout the UK, serviced from offices in London, Belfast, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds. The 3173 Group of companies includes Dalriada Trustees Limited (Dalriada) one of the UK's largest professional pension scheme trustee companies. Spence & Partners provides full pension actuarial, consulting, investment consulting and administration services that provide simply smarter solutions for trustees, employers and members and Mantle: reimagines the traditional models of defined benefit pensions administration and actuarial valuation software. The 3173 Culture Our primary aim is to provide interesting, worthwhile and healthy careers for all our people; we believe that this emphasis sets us apart from our competitors. We are defined by our ethos and by our goal: Our ethos is an individual and collective commitment achieved through carefully balancing responsibility with freedom and flexibility, all of which is underpinned by a willingness to work interdependently. When we get this balance right, it is how we do our best work. We look after our staff first and foremost, but for a commercial purpose, which is to deliver great service profitably. By focusing on our goal, we provide the best outcomes for pension scheme members, trustees, and employers. About You You will be working as part of our outsourced pensions management and scheme secretarial team. You will act as the lead and day to day contact for our clients and will manage the delivery of services to the client through our client teams. To make an impact in this role you will be self-motivated and eager to improve member outcomes. Your technical pensions knowledge will be balanced with an ability to effectively communicate to a wide range of stakeholders. Your verbal and written communications will be tailored to suit the needs of the audience, and you will be an active promoter of our pensions management services, including helping respond to business opportunities. You should understand the importance of building and maintaining relationships with clients, networking contacts and your fellow colleagues. You will be expected to work with your team on a range of pension management and scheme secretarial appointments. Your appointments will be varied and could include managing scheme secretarial support to to project and advisor management. You will have proven project management and organisation skills as well as evidence of building and managing relationship skills. You will be able to provide leadership and support to other members of your team. You will have the capability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues across our multi-site business, to ensure timely and high quality delivery to our clients. You will be committed and driven to deliver service excellence. Responsibilities & Criteria We are a multi-award winning pension services firm and part of an integrated group of privately owned companies. Since our inception we have grown to be one of the largest provider of pensions trusteeship and governance services in the UK, with over 300 appointments. Our pensions specialists are all employed and we are committed to providing professional careers, supporting the Pensions Management Institution (PMI) qualification for our pension managers. Our business is based on a client-centric culture which provides high-quality professional service through strong personal relationships. We have offices in Belfast, Glasgow, Manchester, London, Bristol, Leeds and Birmingham and operate in a hybrid model of working, whereby you will have the opportunity to work in the office and at home. Our team of pensions professionals come from a wide range of professional backgrounds which we would like to further enrich. Therefore we are looking for candidates with a background in pensions management, scheme secretarial, pensions consultancy, pensions administration or pensions project management. Key Responsibilities Core responsibilities include: Act as a lead for outsourced support for in-house pensions teams Act as scheme secretary on a permanent or interim basis Act as day to day contact for clients and scheme advisors Overall project management of a portfolio of pension schemes and specific projects being undertaken Oversee and maintain services in line with the client contract and internal quality standards Lead on issue resolution Oversee delivery of all aspects of pension scheme governance to ensure full compliance/no breaches Own the scheme business plan and lead on addressing any diversion from the plan Monitor budget and ensure recovery and profitability with minimal write-off, identifying out of scope activities Lead on client pensions management projects - for example, management of adviser review projects. Assist with refinement of pensions management processes Check/review supplier bills and oversee payments Business growth responsibilities include: Build a growing network of professional contacts at a regional level Identify business development opportunities and broker an introduction to the business Lead new business pitches Participate in weekly business development calls as appropriate Regularly write blogs and articles as marketing collateral Deliver on client seminars Identify and share opportunities for product and service enhancements through client proposition and revenue generating opportunities Support the growth of new business People leadership & management responsibilities Act as a line manager - setting objectives, giving feedback, appraising performance and addressing performance issues Act as a mentor and support to team members Manage resource requirement across clients Personal growth responsibilities Actively build skills and experience Keep abreast of all regulatory and governance changes Attend training, both technical and other business skills Essential Criteria Team player Solid pensions industry background, with scheme secretarial and governance experiance Recent experience in a role which specifically included occupational pension scheme responsibilities Full understanding of pension management and the work carried out by Dalriada Able to demonstrate technical understanding of pension legislation, regulations and other relevant legislation, codes of practice, including scheme management and compliance, best practice guides and a good knowledge of defined benefit and defined contribution schemes Excellent budget management skills Proven track record of project management exposure Evidence of client management responsibility and ability to manage and progress multiple strands of activity Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to articulate technical points into lay terms Excellent organisation skills and ability to prioritise and work to client deadlines Experience of new business activity including new business pitches, networking and attending industry events. Use of computerised systems e.g. Microsoft Office products; in particular Excel, Word and PowerPoint; and the ability to learn and utilise bespoke systems and procedures. Mentoring/line management experience Excellent understanding of profitability Desirable Criteria Attainment of the Pensions Regulator's Trustee toolkit Working towards or successfully completed a relevant Professional Qualification (such as APMI or FPMI) Circumstances Location : UK Wide Working hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week with additional hours as and when required. All roles are subject to a six-month probationary period and all prospective employees are required to complete an Access NI check. As part of the pre-hire process the successful candidate will be subject to reference checking security vetting. 3173 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applying with a disability or long-term health condition? As part of our belief that we benefit from the differences among us we are committed to increasing the representation of disabled colleagues and want to remove any barriers or challenges that get in the way of candidates with a disability or long-term health condition from applying to work with us. If there is support or an adjustment that we can provide to enable you to be at your best during the recruitment and selection process, we encourage you to advise us in good time so that we may make suitable arrangements. We understand that being open with us may feel uncomfortable so please only share with us the information that you are comfortable to share, and rest assured that we will use this only to provide you with the right support. Any information you give us will be treated completely confidentially. To discuss this further please call and ask to speak to a member of the P&C team.
