Overview We are looking for a Head of Systems to join our team in London. The person in this role will work as part of the Global Platforms Leadership team and will manage the Systems Delivery team, serving as a key point of contact for the IT Operations team. Key responsibilities include providing line management, acting as an escalation point, collaborating with business stakeholders, and actively contributing to the global platforms leadership team. What you'll be doing Providing line management for the systems engineering team, covering performance management, goal setting, and upskilling. Acting as the escalation point for engineering and operation teams. Working with the business to understand needs and upcoming projects, ensuring IT fits into them and supports delivery. Playing an active role in the global platforms leadership team, setting standards for how we deliver services to the business. Proactively identifying design issues with current services to prevent user-impacting problems. Challenging and supporting the engineering team with design and implementation; serving as their technical mentor. Working closely with the information security team to mitigate new risks and address identified risks. Key Skills & Experience Experienced lead engineer or (hands on) architect who has led teams and contributed individually. Customer oriented, passionate about delivering excellent service and continuous improvement. Excellent communication skills, able to communicate over telephone, chat, or face to face. Professional manner with a strong work ethic. Experience managing suppliers to specify and deliver solutions. Flexible and willing to work outside core hours if necessary - the global platforms team provides a 24x7 escalation point. Adaptable to changing situations; may design integrations for line of business applications one day and handle acquisitions the next. Technical Skills VMWare ESXi & VCentre PowerShell scripting and automation, storage technologies, Backup tools (preferred Commvault) Azure AD (including conditional access, SSO, application registration, provisioning), M365 & Intune Windows Server / client Windows certificate services Active Directory and associated technologies, Exchange Server, clustering, and file servers SMTP, HPe hardware Network routing / 802.1x / firewalling Cisco Call Manager Monitoring and alerting techniques Job Details Sector: IT Type: Permanent Location: London Salary: £95,000 - £100,000 per annum Contact: Ref: db
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Overview We are looking for a Head of Systems to join our team in London. The person in this role will work as part of the Global Platforms Leadership team and will manage the Systems Delivery team, serving as a key point of contact for the IT Operations team. Key responsibilities include providing line management, acting as an escalation point, collaborating with business stakeholders, and actively contributing to the global platforms leadership team. What you'll be doing Providing line management for the systems engineering team, covering performance management, goal setting, and upskilling. Acting as the escalation point for engineering and operation teams. Working with the business to understand needs and upcoming projects, ensuring IT fits into them and supports delivery. Playing an active role in the global platforms leadership team, setting standards for how we deliver services to the business. Proactively identifying design issues with current services to prevent user-impacting problems. Challenging and supporting the engineering team with design and implementation; serving as their technical mentor. Working closely with the information security team to mitigate new risks and address identified risks. Key Skills & Experience Experienced lead engineer or (hands on) architect who has led teams and contributed individually. Customer oriented, passionate about delivering excellent service and continuous improvement. Excellent communication skills, able to communicate over telephone, chat, or face to face. Professional manner with a strong work ethic. Experience managing suppliers to specify and deliver solutions. Flexible and willing to work outside core hours if necessary - the global platforms team provides a 24x7 escalation point. Adaptable to changing situations; may design integrations for line of business applications one day and handle acquisitions the next. Technical Skills VMWare ESXi & VCentre PowerShell scripting and automation, storage technologies, Backup tools (preferred Commvault) Azure AD (including conditional access, SSO, application registration, provisioning), M365 & Intune Windows Server / client Windows certificate services Active Directory and associated technologies, Exchange Server, clustering, and file servers SMTP, HPe hardware Network routing / 802.1x / firewalling Cisco Call Manager Monitoring and alerting techniques Job Details Sector: IT Type: Permanent Location: London Salary: £95,000 - £100,000 per annum Contact: Ref: db
Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd
Liverpool, Lancashire
£46,062 per year, ou may be eligible for an additional non-pensionable allowance, pending a Capability and Skills Assessment, with a value of up to £11,338. Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time Disability Confident: No Closing Date: 02/05/2026 About this job In the Endpoint Experience team, our third line engineers are responsible for the development, deployment, and management of devices on platforms such as Windows, Mac OS, iOS, and Android. In addition to this, we also deliver security and governance along with the products and services an end user needs to fulfil in their day-to-day role. You will specialize primarily in configuring solutions within the Microsoft 365 environment with a focus on Intune, Azure and Defender for Endpoint. You will work with and support third parties in providing infrastructure services and collaborate with technical architects to translate architectural designs to implementation. As well as developing and implementing new solutions, as part of a 3rd line support network, you will provide advanced troubleshooting to support Incident Management and Service Management colleagues. Working closely with the wider HO Digital team, you will develop and deliver new functions and services across Home Office, enhancing the end user experience. As a subject matter expert and product lead, you will contribute to activities such as technology roadmaps, projects, and tasks. This role is suited to someone who thrives on technical depth, ownership and shaping how service operate across the organisation.
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
£46,062 per year, ou may be eligible for an additional non-pensionable allowance, pending a Capability and Skills Assessment, with a value of up to £11,338. Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time Disability Confident: No Closing Date: 02/05/2026 About this job In the Endpoint Experience team, our third line engineers are responsible for the development, deployment, and management of devices on platforms such as Windows, Mac OS, iOS, and Android. In addition to this, we also deliver security and governance along with the products and services an end user needs to fulfil in their day-to-day role. You will specialize primarily in configuring solutions within the Microsoft 365 environment with a focus on Intune, Azure and Defender for Endpoint. You will work with and support third parties in providing infrastructure services and collaborate with technical architects to translate architectural designs to implementation. As well as developing and implementing new solutions, as part of a 3rd line support network, you will provide advanced troubleshooting to support Incident Management and Service Management colleagues. Working closely with the wider HO Digital team, you will develop and deliver new functions and services across Home Office, enhancing the end user experience. As a subject matter expert and product lead, you will contribute to activities such as technology roadmaps, projects, and tasks. This role is suited to someone who thrives on technical depth, ownership and shaping how service operate across the organisation.
Job Description Hardware Engineer 5 days in the Office Derby, Raynesway. A role within Submarines will offer you the opportunity to work across all phases of the product life cycle, solving technical challenges across a wide range of digital, software, programmable hardware and electronics technologies, systems, and applications. You will be able to build the career you desire as an engineer, technical specialist, or technical leader. We want you to maximise your potential and will support your technical development through coaching, experience, and training. This will include professional mentoring to start your journey towards becoming a chartered engineer or to continue your professional development. Why Rolls-Royce? Our submarines business is responsible for the design, manufacture, supply and through-life support of nuclear propulsion-related products and systems in support of the Royal Navy's submarine fleet. You can find out more about the amazing projects that we are working on here:- Join us and we'll provide an environment where you can be yourself. An inclusive, digital-first culture that invests in you, gives you a platform for continuous learning, and access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career. You will be encouraged to bring in fresh ideas and generate creative ways of working to make a stepped improvement in our effectiveness, allowing you to make an impact in delivering programmes that are strategically important to the nation. You will work within our safety critical hardware development team across all phases of product design lifecycles. The team uses agile SCRUM methods to develop high integrity products adopting the latest state-of-the-art toolsets. Training will be provided where required to equip you with the skills necessary to develop requirements, architectures and designs for controls applications essential for the protection and monitoring of nuclear propulsion plant. In addition to design activities, you will be engaged in the integration of programmable parts on to existing hardware products and you will define and carry out platform integration testing on a range of products. The applications you will be involved in are leading-edge solutions addressing the challenges of meeting the highest safety integrity requirements. Within the hardware team there are opportunities to develop your career in technical management, team leadership or as a technical specialist. The team offers the opportunity to become an expert in the use of state-of-the-art toolsets. What we offer: We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Your needs are as unique as you are. We encourage flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working wherever possible, so you can always be at your best - wherever and whenever you work. What you'll be doing: You will follow a process driven Hardware development lifecycle to deliver customer requirements by: Developing high-level hardware design requirements using DOORS, Architecting Hardware solutions, Defining low level requirements and detailed designs, Designing circuits, selecting components and capturing schematics, Integrating of software and programmable hardware onto hardware platforms, Defining and carrying out detailed integration testing, Developing automated testing procedures, Managing change control and configuration management, You will be engaged in problem solving, You will be required to demonstrate process adherence and solution correctness, You will be expected to engage in continued improvement of our hardware development process, for cost and timescale reduction and quality improvement, You will support process and technical audits, and product design reviews, You will liaise with software, systems, programmable hardware and safety teams, You will manage suppliers, including scoping packages of work and reviewing their deliveries. Who we are looking for: At Rolls-Royce we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles Qualified to degree level, In Electronics Engineering, or related discipline, Self-motivated and enthusiastic to become familiar with new techniques and tools, Experienced and talented hardware engineer. Experienced in digital electronics design, Experienced in programmable logic device design, Experienced in real-time systems Awareness of safety-critical development constraints (e.g. IEC62566), Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too. Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive. You can learn more about our global inclusion strategy at To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don't currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL. As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided. Job Category Electrical and Electronics Posting Date 15 Jan 2026; 00:01 Posting End Date PandoLogic.
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Job Description Hardware Engineer 5 days in the Office Derby, Raynesway. A role within Submarines will offer you the opportunity to work across all phases of the product life cycle, solving technical challenges across a wide range of digital, software, programmable hardware and electronics technologies, systems, and applications. You will be able to build the career you desire as an engineer, technical specialist, or technical leader. We want you to maximise your potential and will support your technical development through coaching, experience, and training. This will include professional mentoring to start your journey towards becoming a chartered engineer or to continue your professional development. Why Rolls-Royce? Our submarines business is responsible for the design, manufacture, supply and through-life support of nuclear propulsion-related products and systems in support of the Royal Navy's submarine fleet. You can find out more about the amazing projects that we are working on here:- Join us and we'll provide an environment where you can be yourself. An inclusive, digital-first culture that invests in you, gives you a platform for continuous learning, and access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career. You will be encouraged to bring in fresh ideas and generate creative ways of working to make a stepped improvement in our effectiveness, allowing you to make an impact in delivering programmes that are strategically important to the nation. You will work within our safety critical hardware development team across all phases of product design lifecycles. The team uses agile SCRUM methods to develop high integrity products adopting the latest state-of-the-art toolsets. Training will be provided where required to equip you with the skills necessary to develop requirements, architectures and designs for controls applications essential for the protection and monitoring of nuclear propulsion plant. In addition to design activities, you will be engaged in the integration of programmable parts on to existing hardware products and you will define and carry out platform integration testing on a range of products. The applications you will be involved in are leading-edge solutions addressing the challenges of meeting the highest safety integrity requirements. Within the hardware team there are opportunities to develop your career in technical management, team leadership or as a technical specialist. The team offers the opportunity to become an expert in the use of state-of-the-art toolsets. What we offer: We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Your needs are as unique as you are. We encourage flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working wherever possible, so you can always be at your best - wherever and whenever you work. What you'll be doing: You will follow a process driven Hardware development lifecycle to deliver customer requirements by: Developing high-level hardware design requirements using DOORS, Architecting Hardware solutions, Defining low level requirements and detailed designs, Designing circuits, selecting components and capturing schematics, Integrating of software and programmable hardware onto hardware platforms, Defining and carrying out detailed integration testing, Developing automated testing procedures, Managing change control and configuration management, You will be engaged in problem solving, You will be required to demonstrate process adherence and solution correctness, You will be expected to engage in continued improvement of our hardware development process, for cost and timescale reduction and quality improvement, You will support process and technical audits, and product design reviews, You will liaise with software, systems, programmable hardware and safety teams, You will manage suppliers, including scoping packages of work and reviewing their deliveries. Who we are looking for: At Rolls-Royce we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles Qualified to degree level, In Electronics Engineering, or related discipline, Self-motivated and enthusiastic to become familiar with new techniques and tools, Experienced and talented hardware engineer. Experienced in digital electronics design, Experienced in programmable logic device design, Experienced in real-time systems Awareness of safety-critical development constraints (e.g. IEC62566), Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too. Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive. You can learn more about our global inclusion strategy at To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don't currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL. As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided. Job Category Electrical and Electronics Posting Date 15 Jan 2026; 00:01 Posting End Date PandoLogic.
Summary Apple Pay, launched over 10 years ago, has evolved into the comprehensive Apple Wallet ecosystem. Serving hundreds of millions of users globally, Wallet securely stores payment cards, transit passes, car keys, corporate IDs, driving licenses, and more across Apple devices. This is just the beginning. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Engineer to help lead the development of a resilient, scalable platform designed for the next decade of innovation in Wallet and Payments. Description You will join a nimble team involved in every stage of the product lifecycle, tackling the complex challenge of building and maintaining resilient, reliable distributed software systems at Apple's scale. Autonomy & Ownership: Take full ownership of your solutions, from initial design and development to operating, monitoring, and providing on call support for the services you build. Your lived experience will actively shape our platform architecture. Full Lifecycle Involvement: Design, build, test, deliver, and maintain exceptional software that directly impacts our users. Collaboration: Participate actively in technical discussions, write specifications, review code, and produce clear documentation. Innovation: You will have the flexibility to explore creative solutions, leverage diverse technologies, and contribute to our exploration of how AI can enhance software development. Success in this role requires a high degree of self motivation, crisp communication, a highly collaborative approach, and the ability to inspire others while working effectively across teams and disciplines. Minimum Qualifications Cloud & Distributed Systems Expertise: Expertise in developing, deploying, and operating high availability/high throughput Cloud based distributed systems proven in a production environment. Programming: Demonstrable expertise in the software development lifecycle, including proficiency in Java and/or Kotlin. Database Experience: Hands on experience with SQL/NoSQL databases (e.g., Aurora, DynamoDB, CockroachDB, Oracle). Communication & Collaboration: The ability to communicate thoughtfully and clearly, both verbally and in writing, and a track record of building healthy, long term relationships within and beyond your immediate team. Growth Mindset: A commitment to continuous learning, curiosity for new technologies, and a relentless pursuit of engineering excellence. Preferred Qualifications API Development: Development and operational experience with REST and/or gRPC services. Security & Privacy: Understanding of cryptography concepts and general security and privacy concerns in financial/identity platforms. DevOps: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code. Modern Infrastructure: Experience with containerisation and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Observability: Experience with observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, Datadog). At Apple, we're not all the same. And that's our greatest strength. We draw on the differences in who we are, what we've experienced and how we think. Because to create products that serve everyone, we believe in including everyone. Therefore, we are committed to treating all applicants fairly and equally. As a registered Disability Confident employer, we will work with applicants to make any reasonable accommodations. Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal backgrounds in a manner consistent with applicable law. Learn more
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Summary Apple Pay, launched over 10 years ago, has evolved into the comprehensive Apple Wallet ecosystem. Serving hundreds of millions of users globally, Wallet securely stores payment cards, transit passes, car keys, corporate IDs, driving licenses, and more across Apple devices. This is just the beginning. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Engineer to help lead the development of a resilient, scalable platform designed for the next decade of innovation in Wallet and Payments. Description You will join a nimble team involved in every stage of the product lifecycle, tackling the complex challenge of building and maintaining resilient, reliable distributed software systems at Apple's scale. Autonomy & Ownership: Take full ownership of your solutions, from initial design and development to operating, monitoring, and providing on call support for the services you build. Your lived experience will actively shape our platform architecture. Full Lifecycle Involvement: Design, build, test, deliver, and maintain exceptional software that directly impacts our users. Collaboration: Participate actively in technical discussions, write specifications, review code, and produce clear documentation. Innovation: You will have the flexibility to explore creative solutions, leverage diverse technologies, and contribute to our exploration of how AI can enhance software development. Success in this role requires a high degree of self motivation, crisp communication, a highly collaborative approach, and the ability to inspire others while working effectively across teams and disciplines. Minimum Qualifications Cloud & Distributed Systems Expertise: Expertise in developing, deploying, and operating high availability/high throughput Cloud based distributed systems proven in a production environment. Programming: Demonstrable expertise in the software development lifecycle, including proficiency in Java and/or Kotlin. Database Experience: Hands on experience with SQL/NoSQL databases (e.g., Aurora, DynamoDB, CockroachDB, Oracle). Communication & Collaboration: The ability to communicate thoughtfully and clearly, both verbally and in writing, and a track record of building healthy, long term relationships within and beyond your immediate team. Growth Mindset: A commitment to continuous learning, curiosity for new technologies, and a relentless pursuit of engineering excellence. Preferred Qualifications API Development: Development and operational experience with REST and/or gRPC services. Security & Privacy: Understanding of cryptography concepts and general security and privacy concerns in financial/identity platforms. DevOps: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code. Modern Infrastructure: Experience with containerisation and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Observability: Experience with observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, Datadog). At Apple, we're not all the same. And that's our greatest strength. We draw on the differences in who we are, what we've experienced and how we think. Because to create products that serve everyone, we believe in including everyone. Therefore, we are committed to treating all applicants fairly and equally. As a registered Disability Confident employer, we will work with applicants to make any reasonable accommodations. Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal backgrounds in a manner consistent with applicable law. Learn more
Eden Brown Synergy are working with a Central Government Department who are looking for a number of experienced Commercial/Procurement Leads with DDaT experience. The roles are for 6 months initially and paying £771.98 umbrella per day (inside IR35) PAYE options are available. The roles are hybrid (3 days a week in the office, 2 days at home) and you can be based in the London or East Kilbride Office. The role The client is seeking experienced Commercial Category Leads to support the Head of Commercial (Data, Digital & AI) and drive high impact, compliant procurement across the Information & Digital Directorate (IDD). The postholders will lead complex, strategically significant commercial activity across digital, data and AI services ensuring robust alignment to IDD's new structure, product centred operating model and transformation priorities. You will deliver commercial arrangements that comply with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR15) for legacy and in flight procurements, and with the Procurement Act 2023 (PR23) for new procurements, operating confidently within a dual regime environment and ensuring governance is adhered to throughout the commercial lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Category Strategy & Pipeline Development Lead the development of DDaT sub category strategies (e.g., AI solutions, Software, cloud services, data platforms, digital products), aligned with IDD strategy and business priorities. Build and maintain a forward plan of commercial activity, shaping demand with stakeholders and ensuring compliance with PR15 or PR23 as applicable. Translate IDD's product and service model into well structured commercial delivery routes, options appraisals, and risk based recommendations. Procurement Delivery (PCR15 & PR23) Lead end to end procurement activity under both PCR15 (for legacy frameworks and live procurements) and PR23 (for new procurements), ensuring fully compliant processes, transparent decision making, and audit ready documentation. Apply PR23 requirements including transparency notices, procurement objectives (value for money, public benefit, integrity, and information sharing), and new award procedures where relevant. Framework Management & Call Off Expertise Provide expert guidance on the use of Crown Commercial Service (CCS) frameworks, digital and technology frameworks (e.g., G Cloud, DSP, AI frameworks, DaaS), and bespoke sector frameworks. Lead compliant call offs under PCR15 governed frameworks and under PR23 aligned frameworks as they transition into the new regime. Advise on framework suitability, market engagement requirements, and innovation pathways including POCs, trial agreements, and emerging technology pilots. Stakeholder Influence & Governance Influence and advise senior leaders across IDD, d overseas networks on commercial strategy and risk. Engage with Cabinet Office, HMT, Ministers and cross government forums to align commercial decisions with wider government policies and controls. Present business cases (SOBC, OBC, FBC) and sourcing strategies at the appropriate governance boards. Commercial Leadership Build capability in PR23, digital category management, AI procurement considerations, and commercial assurance. Cross Government & Cross Functional Collaboration Work closely with Finance, H&S, Security, Legal, Data Governance, Architecture and Product Teams to ensure commercial solutions integrate with IDD's digital, data and AI strategies. Ensure consistency across categories and alignment with other Commercial Leads. Essential Skills & Experience Significant experience leading complex, high value procurements under PCR15 and/or PR23, ideally within digital, data, AI or technology categories. Proven ability to operate confidently in a dual regime procurement environment, including legacy frameworks and new PR23 obligations. Public sector experience, particularly within DDaT categories. Strong understanding of Government playbooks (Sourcing, Construction, Digital & Data). Expertise in CCS and other frameworks, call off procedures, mini competitions, direct awards and dynamic purchasing models. Experience procuring AI solutions, data platforms, SaaS, digital delivery services, cloud, and technology infrastructure. Strong commercial acumen, risk management skills, and experience developing sourcing strategies for complex markets. Demonstrable experience working in a matrix environment and influencing senior decision makers. Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills. Please only apply for these roles if you are an experienced Commercial/Procurement Lead with DDaT experience. Please note you will need to hold SC/DV clearance for these roles. Thank you Charlotte Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number . Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. 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Apr 15, 2026
Seasonal
Eden Brown Synergy are working with a Central Government Department who are looking for a number of experienced Commercial/Procurement Leads with DDaT experience. The roles are for 6 months initially and paying £771.98 umbrella per day (inside IR35) PAYE options are available. The roles are hybrid (3 days a week in the office, 2 days at home) and you can be based in the London or East Kilbride Office. The role The client is seeking experienced Commercial Category Leads to support the Head of Commercial (Data, Digital & AI) and drive high impact, compliant procurement across the Information & Digital Directorate (IDD). The postholders will lead complex, strategically significant commercial activity across digital, data and AI services ensuring robust alignment to IDD's new structure, product centred operating model and transformation priorities. You will deliver commercial arrangements that comply with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR15) for legacy and in flight procurements, and with the Procurement Act 2023 (PR23) for new procurements, operating confidently within a dual regime environment and ensuring governance is adhered to throughout the commercial lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Category Strategy & Pipeline Development Lead the development of DDaT sub category strategies (e.g., AI solutions, Software, cloud services, data platforms, digital products), aligned with IDD strategy and business priorities. Build and maintain a forward plan of commercial activity, shaping demand with stakeholders and ensuring compliance with PR15 or PR23 as applicable. Translate IDD's product and service model into well structured commercial delivery routes, options appraisals, and risk based recommendations. Procurement Delivery (PCR15 & PR23) Lead end to end procurement activity under both PCR15 (for legacy frameworks and live procurements) and PR23 (for new procurements), ensuring fully compliant processes, transparent decision making, and audit ready documentation. Apply PR23 requirements including transparency notices, procurement objectives (value for money, public benefit, integrity, and information sharing), and new award procedures where relevant. Framework Management & Call Off Expertise Provide expert guidance on the use of Crown Commercial Service (CCS) frameworks, digital and technology frameworks (e.g., G Cloud, DSP, AI frameworks, DaaS), and bespoke sector frameworks. Lead compliant call offs under PCR15 governed frameworks and under PR23 aligned frameworks as they transition into the new regime. Advise on framework suitability, market engagement requirements, and innovation pathways including POCs, trial agreements, and emerging technology pilots. Stakeholder Influence & Governance Influence and advise senior leaders across IDD, d overseas networks on commercial strategy and risk. Engage with Cabinet Office, HMT, Ministers and cross government forums to align commercial decisions with wider government policies and controls. Present business cases (SOBC, OBC, FBC) and sourcing strategies at the appropriate governance boards. Commercial Leadership Build capability in PR23, digital category management, AI procurement considerations, and commercial assurance. Cross Government & Cross Functional Collaboration Work closely with Finance, H&S, Security, Legal, Data Governance, Architecture and Product Teams to ensure commercial solutions integrate with IDD's digital, data and AI strategies. Ensure consistency across categories and alignment with other Commercial Leads. Essential Skills & Experience Significant experience leading complex, high value procurements under PCR15 and/or PR23, ideally within digital, data, AI or technology categories. Proven ability to operate confidently in a dual regime procurement environment, including legacy frameworks and new PR23 obligations. Public sector experience, particularly within DDaT categories. Strong understanding of Government playbooks (Sourcing, Construction, Digital & Data). Expertise in CCS and other frameworks, call off procedures, mini competitions, direct awards and dynamic purchasing models. Experience procuring AI solutions, data platforms, SaaS, digital delivery services, cloud, and technology infrastructure. Strong commercial acumen, risk management skills, and experience developing sourcing strategies for complex markets. Demonstrable experience working in a matrix environment and influencing senior decision makers. Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills. Please only apply for these roles if you are an experienced Commercial/Procurement Lead with DDaT experience. Please note you will need to hold SC/DV clearance for these roles. Thank you Charlotte Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number . Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. 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The Deputy CISO is the CISO's principal delegate and second-in-command, accountable for day-to-day execution of the global cyber security program, team leadership and for elevating security influence across the enterprise. The role ensures cohesive strategy, robust operations, and clear business alignment in a complex logistics environment, including WMS/TMS platforms and warehouse robotics, IoT, and OT. The Deputy CISO strengthens succession planning, executive decision-making, and senior business partnering across the organisation. Operates in a global role, based at either of our UK corporate HQs (London or Northampton). Key Responsibilities: Strategy Support the CISO in translating the enterprise risk appetite into an actionable, outcome-driven security strategy; and support the multi-year roadmap and quarterly OKRs. Chair the executive security governance forums and drive enterprise security governance mechanisms. Architecture & Engineering Oversee Security Architecture and Engineering; ensure "secure-by-default" across cloud, application, data, identity, and infrastructure landscapes. Establish IDAM function with clear RACI and coherent operating model. Govern the security tooling strategy and operating model (build vs. buy vs. MSSP); maximize value from SIEM, SOAR, IAM, PAM, EDR, DLP, DSPM, and CTI platforms. Security Operations & Incident Response Accountable for SOC performance (24 7 detection, response, threat hunting), DFIR, purple-team/assurance, ransomware preparedness, and crisis playbooks. Maintain executive incident communications, regulator notifications, and post-incident improvements. Act as escalation point for any security related service failures or major incidents. Threat and Vulnerability Management Support the TVM team in continuously reducing vulnerability levels in the organisation. Recommend procedural improvements and reporting to drive constant improvement. Drive secure-by-design into applications and ensure all applications and the wider estate are sufficiently tested for signs of vulnerability. Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Ensure audit readiness, control effectiveness (key SOX/ITGC, NIST/ISO mappings), and remediation governance; lead policy lifecycle and attestations. Oversee the enterprise risk process (RCSA, KRIs), executive reporting, and board risk briefings. Improve third-party risk management (carriers, 4PL/3PL partners, SaaS/IaaS providers) and regulatory alignment Business Partnering & PMO Ensure the Business Partnering function embeds security in product/platform roadmaps and regional operations (Americas/EMEA/APAC). Oversee the InfoSec PMO: portfolio selection, prioritization, benefits tracking, and transparent delivery reporting to business and technology leaders. People, Culture & Leadership Provide day-to-day management of InfoSec senior leaders (four directors/senior directors) and their teams; build succession paths, mentorship, and leadership development. Sponsor Security Awareness & Culture programs and executive engagement; promote inclusive, high-performance behaviors. The role has enterprise-wide accountability for the execution of the global cyber security program, ensuring effective risk management, operational resilience, and alignment with business strategy. It influences executive decision-making, enterprise risk posture, and regulatory outcomes across a complex global logistics environment. You will operate in a complex and evolving threat landscape, requiring continuous improvement of security processes, tooling, and operating models. You will address ambiguous and high-impact challenges across technology, risk, and business domains with enterprise-wide implications. The role engages extensively with the CISO, regulators, and senior business and technology leaders. It is responsible for executive-level incident communications, regulatory engagement, and influencing security outcomes across regions and functions. You will provide leadership to senior InfoSec leaders and their teams, supporting performance, development, and succession planning across the global security organisation. Experience and Qualifications Required: 15+ years in information security with progressive leadership; 8+ years leading multi-disciplinary teams across SecOps/IR, GRC, Engineering/Architecture and Business Partnering. Demonstrated success interfacing with boards/executive committees; executive incident leadership and public/regulatory communications. Deep experience in either GRC or technical cyber security. Experience in managing and leading global cross-functional and cross regional tech teams. Experience in Continuous improvement, six sigma or other improvement tools to drive business performance and create value Strong understanding and maturing of IT operating models in matrixed, global environments. Demonstrated success in driving technology standardization and transformation programs. Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred. CISSP (or CISM) Other security certifications. Travel requirement - up to 20% GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
The Deputy CISO is the CISO's principal delegate and second-in-command, accountable for day-to-day execution of the global cyber security program, team leadership and for elevating security influence across the enterprise. The role ensures cohesive strategy, robust operations, and clear business alignment in a complex logistics environment, including WMS/TMS platforms and warehouse robotics, IoT, and OT. The Deputy CISO strengthens succession planning, executive decision-making, and senior business partnering across the organisation. Operates in a global role, based at either of our UK corporate HQs (London or Northampton). Key Responsibilities: Strategy Support the CISO in translating the enterprise risk appetite into an actionable, outcome-driven security strategy; and support the multi-year roadmap and quarterly OKRs. Chair the executive security governance forums and drive enterprise security governance mechanisms. Architecture & Engineering Oversee Security Architecture and Engineering; ensure "secure-by-default" across cloud, application, data, identity, and infrastructure landscapes. Establish IDAM function with clear RACI and coherent operating model. Govern the security tooling strategy and operating model (build vs. buy vs. MSSP); maximize value from SIEM, SOAR, IAM, PAM, EDR, DLP, DSPM, and CTI platforms. Security Operations & Incident Response Accountable for SOC performance (24 7 detection, response, threat hunting), DFIR, purple-team/assurance, ransomware preparedness, and crisis playbooks. Maintain executive incident communications, regulator notifications, and post-incident improvements. Act as escalation point for any security related service failures or major incidents. Threat and Vulnerability Management Support the TVM team in continuously reducing vulnerability levels in the organisation. Recommend procedural improvements and reporting to drive constant improvement. Drive secure-by-design into applications and ensure all applications and the wider estate are sufficiently tested for signs of vulnerability. Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Ensure audit readiness, control effectiveness (key SOX/ITGC, NIST/ISO mappings), and remediation governance; lead policy lifecycle and attestations. Oversee the enterprise risk process (RCSA, KRIs), executive reporting, and board risk briefings. Improve third-party risk management (carriers, 4PL/3PL partners, SaaS/IaaS providers) and regulatory alignment Business Partnering & PMO Ensure the Business Partnering function embeds security in product/platform roadmaps and regional operations (Americas/EMEA/APAC). Oversee the InfoSec PMO: portfolio selection, prioritization, benefits tracking, and transparent delivery reporting to business and technology leaders. People, Culture & Leadership Provide day-to-day management of InfoSec senior leaders (four directors/senior directors) and their teams; build succession paths, mentorship, and leadership development. Sponsor Security Awareness & Culture programs and executive engagement; promote inclusive, high-performance behaviors. The role has enterprise-wide accountability for the execution of the global cyber security program, ensuring effective risk management, operational resilience, and alignment with business strategy. It influences executive decision-making, enterprise risk posture, and regulatory outcomes across a complex global logistics environment. You will operate in a complex and evolving threat landscape, requiring continuous improvement of security processes, tooling, and operating models. You will address ambiguous and high-impact challenges across technology, risk, and business domains with enterprise-wide implications. The role engages extensively with the CISO, regulators, and senior business and technology leaders. It is responsible for executive-level incident communications, regulatory engagement, and influencing security outcomes across regions and functions. You will provide leadership to senior InfoSec leaders and their teams, supporting performance, development, and succession planning across the global security organisation. Experience and Qualifications Required: 15+ years in information security with progressive leadership; 8+ years leading multi-disciplinary teams across SecOps/IR, GRC, Engineering/Architecture and Business Partnering. Demonstrated success interfacing with boards/executive committees; executive incident leadership and public/regulatory communications. Deep experience in either GRC or technical cyber security. Experience in managing and leading global cross-functional and cross regional tech teams. Experience in Continuous improvement, six sigma or other improvement tools to drive business performance and create value Strong understanding and maturing of IT operating models in matrixed, global environments. Demonstrated success in driving technology standardization and transformation programs. Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred. CISSP (or CISM) Other security certifications. Travel requirement - up to 20% GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement
We are seeking an exceptional candidate to join our IT team to build, scale, and embed our AI & Automation capability across the organisation as AI and Automation Product Lead. This is a pivotal role responsible for shaping our strategy, defining how we safely adopt AI, and delivering high-impact solutions that enhance efficiency, insight, and client outcomes. The Role As the AI & Automation Product Lead, you will own the end-to-end operating model-setting governance, establishing guardrails, prioritising use cases, and ensuring our solutions are designed for long-term scalability and security. You will also lead the creation of our AI & Automation Hub (Centre of Excellence), establishing credibility through early delivery and building the foundations to scale adoption enterprise-wide. This is an opportunity to make a significant strategic impact, driving responsible AI adoption while championing innovation and modern ways of working. Key Responsibilities AI Architecture & Solution Design Provide expert AI solution architecture oversight, ensuring use cases follow the right patterns, integrations, and data boundaries. Ensure all technical designs align with enterprise architecture, security standards, and long-term scalability. Create and maintain reference architectures and reusable templates for common AI scenarios, including agents, workflows, and approvals. AI & Automation Operating Model Lead the setup and ongoing operation of the AI & Automation Hub (CoE), establishing a safe and scalable intake and delivery capability. Define and embed governance frameworks and guardrails for responsible AI adoption. Own the product roadmap and prioritisation approach, ensuring focus remains on high-impact, low-risk opportunities. Establish delivery standards across design, build, test, and release to ensure reliability and long-term supportability. Define criteria for BAU transition and ensure clean handover into operational support teams. Delivery & Collaboration Deliver early value AI and automation use cases to demonstrate tangible benefits and build organisational confidence. Work closely with Information Security, Cyber Security, and Technology Risk to ensure alignment with required controls and approvals. Shape the organisations approach to M365 Copilot adoption, including phased rollout recommendations based on readiness and risk. Coordinate dependencies with Data Governance, Enterprise Architecture, and SharePoint migration initiatives. Prepare and present clear artefacts to governance forums to support decision-making. Leadership & Evangelism Champion AI & Automation technologies across the organisation, driving awareness and adoption. Promote innovation, experimentation, and responsible use of emerging technologies. Build strong partnerships with business stakeholders to identify opportunities that unlock efficiencies and improve client outcomes. Person Specification The ideal candidate will be an experienced technology leader with strong expertise in AI solution architecture, Microsoft 365, and modern workplace technologies. They will have a solid understanding of AI and automation concepts, including safe adoption, governance, and enterprise-grade data and security considerations. Skilled in the Power Platform-particularly Power Automate, Copilot Studio, and Power Apps-they will be confident shaping and reviewing solution designs that are scalable, secure, and aligned to enterprise patterns. With extensive senior-level experience in financial services, the candidate will have a proven track record of delivering AI, automation, and workflow solutions into production, establishing or operating a Centre of Excellence, and leading a technology product or capability from roadmap definition through to delivery. They will be comfortable working with Information Security, Cyber, and Risk teams, selecting and prioritising use cases, producing decision-ready artefacts, and ensuring smooth transition of solutions into BAU operations. They will also be adept at managing third-party suppliers, handling complex technology scenarios, and ensuring outcomes are achieved across internal and external teams. Additional experience in platform-based financial services, product-led delivery approaches, SharePoint Online information architecture, ITSM models, and understanding the regulatory landscape will be advantageous. Relevant qualifications-such as Power Platform or M365 certifications, Security & Governance, TOGAF, Product Management, Prince2, or leadership accreditations-are desirable. Beyond technical expertise, the candidate will bring strong integrity, sound judgement, and a commitment to doing the right thing. They will have the courage to challenge constructively, using both facts and experience to make balanced decisions. Clear and influential communication skills are essential, as is the credibility to operate as a trusted partner with a strong analytical mindset. Importantly, they will bring energy and a sense of fun to their work-someone who cares deeply, leads confidently, and contributes positively to the team culture. We offer a competitive remuneration package, including company discretionary bonus, excellent pension contributions, an attractive staff share scheme, BUPA health insurance, buying and selling of annual leave and sponsorship of relevant professional qualifications. The role is based in our central London office, working a minimum of two days a week in the office and three days a week from home. About Us Transact is a leading UK investment wrap platform for financial advisers and their clients. Our culture is collaborative, inclusive and open-minded. We work hard to continually
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
We are seeking an exceptional candidate to join our IT team to build, scale, and embed our AI & Automation capability across the organisation as AI and Automation Product Lead. This is a pivotal role responsible for shaping our strategy, defining how we safely adopt AI, and delivering high-impact solutions that enhance efficiency, insight, and client outcomes. The Role As the AI & Automation Product Lead, you will own the end-to-end operating model-setting governance, establishing guardrails, prioritising use cases, and ensuring our solutions are designed for long-term scalability and security. You will also lead the creation of our AI & Automation Hub (Centre of Excellence), establishing credibility through early delivery and building the foundations to scale adoption enterprise-wide. This is an opportunity to make a significant strategic impact, driving responsible AI adoption while championing innovation and modern ways of working. Key Responsibilities AI Architecture & Solution Design Provide expert AI solution architecture oversight, ensuring use cases follow the right patterns, integrations, and data boundaries. Ensure all technical designs align with enterprise architecture, security standards, and long-term scalability. Create and maintain reference architectures and reusable templates for common AI scenarios, including agents, workflows, and approvals. AI & Automation Operating Model Lead the setup and ongoing operation of the AI & Automation Hub (CoE), establishing a safe and scalable intake and delivery capability. Define and embed governance frameworks and guardrails for responsible AI adoption. Own the product roadmap and prioritisation approach, ensuring focus remains on high-impact, low-risk opportunities. Establish delivery standards across design, build, test, and release to ensure reliability and long-term supportability. Define criteria for BAU transition and ensure clean handover into operational support teams. Delivery & Collaboration Deliver early value AI and automation use cases to demonstrate tangible benefits and build organisational confidence. Work closely with Information Security, Cyber Security, and Technology Risk to ensure alignment with required controls and approvals. Shape the organisations approach to M365 Copilot adoption, including phased rollout recommendations based on readiness and risk. Coordinate dependencies with Data Governance, Enterprise Architecture, and SharePoint migration initiatives. Prepare and present clear artefacts to governance forums to support decision-making. Leadership & Evangelism Champion AI & Automation technologies across the organisation, driving awareness and adoption. Promote innovation, experimentation, and responsible use of emerging technologies. Build strong partnerships with business stakeholders to identify opportunities that unlock efficiencies and improve client outcomes. Person Specification The ideal candidate will be an experienced technology leader with strong expertise in AI solution architecture, Microsoft 365, and modern workplace technologies. They will have a solid understanding of AI and automation concepts, including safe adoption, governance, and enterprise-grade data and security considerations. Skilled in the Power Platform-particularly Power Automate, Copilot Studio, and Power Apps-they will be confident shaping and reviewing solution designs that are scalable, secure, and aligned to enterprise patterns. With extensive senior-level experience in financial services, the candidate will have a proven track record of delivering AI, automation, and workflow solutions into production, establishing or operating a Centre of Excellence, and leading a technology product or capability from roadmap definition through to delivery. They will be comfortable working with Information Security, Cyber, and Risk teams, selecting and prioritising use cases, producing decision-ready artefacts, and ensuring smooth transition of solutions into BAU operations. They will also be adept at managing third-party suppliers, handling complex technology scenarios, and ensuring outcomes are achieved across internal and external teams. Additional experience in platform-based financial services, product-led delivery approaches, SharePoint Online information architecture, ITSM models, and understanding the regulatory landscape will be advantageous. Relevant qualifications-such as Power Platform or M365 certifications, Security & Governance, TOGAF, Product Management, Prince2, or leadership accreditations-are desirable. Beyond technical expertise, the candidate will bring strong integrity, sound judgement, and a commitment to doing the right thing. They will have the courage to challenge constructively, using both facts and experience to make balanced decisions. Clear and influential communication skills are essential, as is the credibility to operate as a trusted partner with a strong analytical mindset. Importantly, they will bring energy and a sense of fun to their work-someone who cares deeply, leads confidently, and contributes positively to the team culture. We offer a competitive remuneration package, including company discretionary bonus, excellent pension contributions, an attractive staff share scheme, BUPA health insurance, buying and selling of annual leave and sponsorship of relevant professional qualifications. The role is based in our central London office, working a minimum of two days a week in the office and three days a week from home. About Us Transact is a leading UK investment wrap platform for financial advisers and their clients. Our culture is collaborative, inclusive and open-minded. We work hard to continually
Planet is a leading technology company transforming payments by putting customer experience first. We offer integrated solutions that include payment processing, VAT refunds, dynamic currency conversion, and management services for merchants in the Retail and Hospitality sectors worldwide.In recent years, we have experienced significant growth, expanding our services and global presence.With strong private equity investors, Advent International and Eurazeo, we have the financial capital and expertise to grow our capabilities and reach through acquisitions.Our mission is to create a world of connected commerce where payments are simple, secure, and seamless, enabling our partners to deliver exceptional experiences to their customers. Role Overview: As a Senior IT Category Manager, you will be responsible for building and transforming the IT procurement category, establishing best-in-class processes, and delivering a step-change in value and performance. You will act as a strategic partner to the CTO and IT leadership teams, including Infrastructure, ITSM, Security, Applications, and Architecture, ensuring sourcing strategies align with technology roadmaps, risk posture, and business priorities.In this role, you will lead complex commercial negotiations and manage contracts to secure competitive outcomes, mitigate risk, and ensure compliance with internal policies. A critical focus will be on optimizing relationships with major offshore service providers, addressing cost leakages, and renegotiating agreements to deliver substantial savings. You will collaborate closely with Legal, Security, and Finance to oversee the full procurement lifecycle, maintaining operational excellence and governance standards.You will also manage and develop strategic relationships with global technology vendors, ensuring delivery of high-quality solutions at optimal terms. Leveraging data-driven insights, you will identify opportunities to rationalize the IT supplier base, optimize spend, and support sustainability and innovation goals. Your ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively will be key to influencing stakeholders and demonstrating the strategic value of Procurement within the IT domain. What you will do: IT Savings & Commercial Excellence Drive complex negotiations and contract management to secure competitive outcomes and minimize risk across IT categories (hardware, software, cloud, and services). Rebaseline and renegotiate commercial terms with major onshore and offshore service providers, eliminating cost leakages and improving delivery value. Optimize commercial arrangements with leading technology vendors across licensing, subscriptions, cloud consumption, and support services. Partner with Legal, Security, and Finance to ensure robust risk management, compliance with governance standards, and contract lifecycle discipline (renewals, notice periods, and terminations). Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing, supplier leverage, demand management, and process optimization to support IT budget efficiency. Strategic Procurement & Supplier Rationalization Own the IT procurement strategy and execution, accountable for measurable improvements in cost, quality, and supplier performance. Develop and execute IT category strategies aligned with technology roadmaps and innovation priorities, enabling scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions. Rationalize and optimize the IT supplier portfolio using data-driven insights to consolidate spend, reduce complexity, and improve governance and service levels. Establish a strategic supplier panel, SRM framework, and performance scorecards to drive continuous improvement and partnership value. Operational Excellence Lead the redesign and continuous improvement of IT procurement processes, leveraging best practices and automation to increase efficiency and compliance. Ensure end-to-end process discipline across requisition-to-contract-to-invoice, enforcing policy controls (e.g., No PO, No Pay) and audit-ready documentation. Monitor supplier performance, contractual obligations, SLAs, and KPIs; implement corrective actions and improvement plans where required. Support sustainability objectives by embedding responsible sourcing criteria and efficient consumption practices in IT deals. Internal Advocacy & Collaboration Work closely with the CTO and IT leadership teams (Infrastructure, ITSM, Security, Applications, Data) to align sourcing strategies with technology needs and business outcomes. Proactively engage stakeholders to understand requirements, influence decision-making, and ensure early involvement of Procurement in IT initiatives and renewals. Represent Procurement across the organization, promoting its strategic value and fostering collaborative, outcomes-focused relationships. Who You Are: Minimum 5 years in procurement or management consulting with a strong track record across hardware, software, cloud, and IT services; combines strategic insight with hands-on execution. Experienced in leading complex, high-value negotiations to secure favorable terms, deliver measurable savings, and maintain strong supplier relationships. Demonstrated success renegotiating multi-million contracts with major offshore providers (e.g., TCS, Tech Mahindra) and leading global technology vendors (e.g., Microsoft, Amazon). Highly organized; applies a structured, project-based approach to procurement initiatives and IT sourcing programs in dynamic environments. Proficient with analytics tools (e.g., Power BI) to assess IT spend, identify addressable opportunities, and generate actionable insights; quantifies impact through savings and performance improvements. Skilled in rationalizing IT supplier bases through data analysis and strategic sourcing, contributing to cost reduction, operational efficiency, and improved governance. Deep understanding of procurement policy, IT governance, and risk management; ensures consistent adherence across all IT procurement activities. Passionate about technology, AI, and process improvement; continuously seeks innovative ways to optimize IT procurement workflows and efficiency. Empathetic, cross-functional collaborator; comfortable presenting to leadership (including CTO and IT executives) and building strong relationships to align procurement with technology needs. Open to feedback and committed to professional growth; embraces change and contributes to the evolution of IT procurement practices. Understands procurement's role as a strategic enabler; approaches work with a collaborative, stakeholder-focused mindset. Why Planet : Planet is an equal opportunity employer where diversity is valued, and all employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.Come and grow your career in the most exciting, fast paced technology market, with a business that delivers feel-good connected commerce. We would love to hear from you - Apply now .At Planet, we embrace a hybrid work model, with three days a week in the office.Reasonable accommodations may be made in order to allow for an individual to perform the essential functions of this role successfully. Company Background Planet provides integrated software, payment and technology solutions for its customers in the Hospitality and Retail sectors and worldwide via a network of global Financial Services Partners.Founded over 35 years ago, we have evolved our services, delivering an innovative digital commerce platform that puts customer experience first.With headquarters in London and around 3,000 expert employees located across six continents we serve customers in over 120 markets.
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Planet is a leading technology company transforming payments by putting customer experience first. We offer integrated solutions that include payment processing, VAT refunds, dynamic currency conversion, and management services for merchants in the Retail and Hospitality sectors worldwide.In recent years, we have experienced significant growth, expanding our services and global presence.With strong private equity investors, Advent International and Eurazeo, we have the financial capital and expertise to grow our capabilities and reach through acquisitions.Our mission is to create a world of connected commerce where payments are simple, secure, and seamless, enabling our partners to deliver exceptional experiences to their customers. Role Overview: As a Senior IT Category Manager, you will be responsible for building and transforming the IT procurement category, establishing best-in-class processes, and delivering a step-change in value and performance. You will act as a strategic partner to the CTO and IT leadership teams, including Infrastructure, ITSM, Security, Applications, and Architecture, ensuring sourcing strategies align with technology roadmaps, risk posture, and business priorities.In this role, you will lead complex commercial negotiations and manage contracts to secure competitive outcomes, mitigate risk, and ensure compliance with internal policies. A critical focus will be on optimizing relationships with major offshore service providers, addressing cost leakages, and renegotiating agreements to deliver substantial savings. You will collaborate closely with Legal, Security, and Finance to oversee the full procurement lifecycle, maintaining operational excellence and governance standards.You will also manage and develop strategic relationships with global technology vendors, ensuring delivery of high-quality solutions at optimal terms. Leveraging data-driven insights, you will identify opportunities to rationalize the IT supplier base, optimize spend, and support sustainability and innovation goals. Your ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively will be key to influencing stakeholders and demonstrating the strategic value of Procurement within the IT domain. What you will do: IT Savings & Commercial Excellence Drive complex negotiations and contract management to secure competitive outcomes and minimize risk across IT categories (hardware, software, cloud, and services). Rebaseline and renegotiate commercial terms with major onshore and offshore service providers, eliminating cost leakages and improving delivery value. Optimize commercial arrangements with leading technology vendors across licensing, subscriptions, cloud consumption, and support services. Partner with Legal, Security, and Finance to ensure robust risk management, compliance with governance standards, and contract lifecycle discipline (renewals, notice periods, and terminations). Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing, supplier leverage, demand management, and process optimization to support IT budget efficiency. Strategic Procurement & Supplier Rationalization Own the IT procurement strategy and execution, accountable for measurable improvements in cost, quality, and supplier performance. Develop and execute IT category strategies aligned with technology roadmaps and innovation priorities, enabling scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions. Rationalize and optimize the IT supplier portfolio using data-driven insights to consolidate spend, reduce complexity, and improve governance and service levels. Establish a strategic supplier panel, SRM framework, and performance scorecards to drive continuous improvement and partnership value. Operational Excellence Lead the redesign and continuous improvement of IT procurement processes, leveraging best practices and automation to increase efficiency and compliance. Ensure end-to-end process discipline across requisition-to-contract-to-invoice, enforcing policy controls (e.g., No PO, No Pay) and audit-ready documentation. Monitor supplier performance, contractual obligations, SLAs, and KPIs; implement corrective actions and improvement plans where required. Support sustainability objectives by embedding responsible sourcing criteria and efficient consumption practices in IT deals. Internal Advocacy & Collaboration Work closely with the CTO and IT leadership teams (Infrastructure, ITSM, Security, Applications, Data) to align sourcing strategies with technology needs and business outcomes. Proactively engage stakeholders to understand requirements, influence decision-making, and ensure early involvement of Procurement in IT initiatives and renewals. Represent Procurement across the organization, promoting its strategic value and fostering collaborative, outcomes-focused relationships. Who You Are: Minimum 5 years in procurement or management consulting with a strong track record across hardware, software, cloud, and IT services; combines strategic insight with hands-on execution. Experienced in leading complex, high-value negotiations to secure favorable terms, deliver measurable savings, and maintain strong supplier relationships. Demonstrated success renegotiating multi-million contracts with major offshore providers (e.g., TCS, Tech Mahindra) and leading global technology vendors (e.g., Microsoft, Amazon). Highly organized; applies a structured, project-based approach to procurement initiatives and IT sourcing programs in dynamic environments. Proficient with analytics tools (e.g., Power BI) to assess IT spend, identify addressable opportunities, and generate actionable insights; quantifies impact through savings and performance improvements. Skilled in rationalizing IT supplier bases through data analysis and strategic sourcing, contributing to cost reduction, operational efficiency, and improved governance. Deep understanding of procurement policy, IT governance, and risk management; ensures consistent adherence across all IT procurement activities. Passionate about technology, AI, and process improvement; continuously seeks innovative ways to optimize IT procurement workflows and efficiency. Empathetic, cross-functional collaborator; comfortable presenting to leadership (including CTO and IT executives) and building strong relationships to align procurement with technology needs. Open to feedback and committed to professional growth; embraces change and contributes to the evolution of IT procurement practices. Understands procurement's role as a strategic enabler; approaches work with a collaborative, stakeholder-focused mindset. Why Planet : Planet is an equal opportunity employer where diversity is valued, and all employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.Come and grow your career in the most exciting, fast paced technology market, with a business that delivers feel-good connected commerce. We would love to hear from you - Apply now .At Planet, we embrace a hybrid work model, with three days a week in the office.Reasonable accommodations may be made in order to allow for an individual to perform the essential functions of this role successfully. Company Background Planet provides integrated software, payment and technology solutions for its customers in the Hospitality and Retail sectors and worldwide via a network of global Financial Services Partners.Founded over 35 years ago, we have evolved our services, delivering an innovative digital commerce platform that puts customer experience first.With headquarters in London and around 3,000 expert employees located across six continents we serve customers in over 120 markets.
Government Digital & Data
Hanslope, Buckinghamshire
Location Hanslope, South East England, MK19 7BH About the job Job summary At FCDO Services, we protect the UK's interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings, courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech, and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we're on. In our world, it all matters. Job description Our Digital and Data technology team are at the forefront of digital innovation. They provide best in-class solutions for our clients, helping to shape and support a data driven future for UK government. Whether it's creating bespoke, secure software, offering programme and application support or moving an entire embassy's servers to a Cloud platform. No matter the task, they are on hand to support. Now, you've got the opportunity to join them. Providing innovation to government partners. Delivering best-in-class solutions. Working at the cutting-edge of technology It all matters. Protect, secure and safeguard vital government services Being a Lead Security Architect within the Cyber Security department means you'll be steering architecture and security decisions during a period of significant innovation and change driven by emerging cyber threats and the rise of Cloud and AI technologies. The role will have you working across diverse departments, business processes and large programmes of work - all while you identify potential security information risks associated with the acquisition, implementation and use of technologies. Keeping your focus on monitoring and mitigating risk, you'll recommend controls, audit tests - while also providing input on the development of security policies, system development lifecycles, secure coding practices, risk assessments, governance requirements and architecture for both FCDO Services and its customers. Your leadership skills will help you thrive here. You'll be responsible for leading, coaching and developing a team of Security Information Risk Advisors - fostering a culture that supports high performance and continuous improvement. If you encounter a security breach, you will be the first to come up with solutions rooted in prevention and learning to foster a culture of continual improvement - guiding and advising management and promoting security awareness across the organisation at every step. Use your specialist skills to improve our technological resilience You'll bring extensive knowledge of technical and security tools and techniques - supported with an IS-related qualification at NVQ Level 6 or equivalent. You'll also be well-versed in everything from analysing proposals, technical documentation and designs, processes and practices to identifying security information and cyber vulnerabilities and risks - owing to the experience you've gained through previous roles. You're a born leader. Engaging, motivating and full of knowledge, you'll bring your excellent interpersonal and communication skills to every task you undertake. On a personal as well as professional level, you'll be organised, collaborative, proactive and decisive - which translates to delivering at pace and to deadline. This is an exciting and varied role where you'll play a vital part in keeping the nation safe and secure, all while continuing to grow and develop your own expertise. Discover the support you need to grow your career further Working with us, you'll help keep people, information, and assets safe around the world. It's a role you can feel proud of; and we aim to make every part of your career just as rewarding. That's why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, flexible working to support work/life balance, attractive holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you'll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need. Want to see your future team's work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at virtual-embassy.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk. Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you're successful in your application, we'll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. You can find out more about vetting at fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/ To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world. The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you're welcome and valued. It's what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we're recognised as a 'Carer Confident' workplace. And it's how you know you're joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation. Person specification We are looking for people with: IS related qualifications at NVQ Level 6 or equivalent, e.g. ISO 207001 Internal Auditor or Lead Implementer ISACA CRISC, ISC2 CISSP. Extensive knowledge of technical and security tools and techniques Experience analysing proposals, processes and practices and identifying security information risks Line management experience Strong influencing and interpersonal skills Able to produce clear technical documentation Qualifications IS related qualifications at NVQ Level 6 or equivalent, e.g. ISO 207001 Internal Auditor or Lead Implementer ISACA CRISC, ISC2 CISSP. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Seeing the Big Picture Making Effective Decisions Delivering at Pace Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: IS related qualifications at NVQ Level 6 or equivalent, e.g. ISO 207001 Internal Auditor or Lead Implementer ISACA CRISC, ISC2 CISSP. Extensive knowledge of technical and security tools and techniques Experience analysing proposals, processes and practices and identifying security information risks Line management experience Strong influencing and interpersonal skills Able to produce clear technical documentation We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form: IS related qualifications at NVQ Level 6 or equivalent, e.g. ISO 207001 Internal Auditor or Lead Implementer ISACA CRISC, ISC2 CISSP. Extensive knowledge of technical and security tools and techniques Experience analysing proposals, processes and practices and identifying security information risks Able to produce clear technical documentation
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Location Hanslope, South East England, MK19 7BH About the job Job summary At FCDO Services, we protect the UK's interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings, courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech, and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we're on. In our world, it all matters. Job description Our Digital and Data technology team are at the forefront of digital innovation. They provide best in-class solutions for our clients, helping to shape and support a data driven future for UK government. Whether it's creating bespoke, secure software, offering programme and application support or moving an entire embassy's servers to a Cloud platform. No matter the task, they are on hand to support. Now, you've got the opportunity to join them. Providing innovation to government partners. Delivering best-in-class solutions. Working at the cutting-edge of technology It all matters. Protect, secure and safeguard vital government services Being a Lead Security Architect within the Cyber Security department means you'll be steering architecture and security decisions during a period of significant innovation and change driven by emerging cyber threats and the rise of Cloud and AI technologies. The role will have you working across diverse departments, business processes and large programmes of work - all while you identify potential security information risks associated with the acquisition, implementation and use of technologies. Keeping your focus on monitoring and mitigating risk, you'll recommend controls, audit tests - while also providing input on the development of security policies, system development lifecycles, secure coding practices, risk assessments, governance requirements and architecture for both FCDO Services and its customers. Your leadership skills will help you thrive here. You'll be responsible for leading, coaching and developing a team of Security Information Risk Advisors - fostering a culture that supports high performance and continuous improvement. If you encounter a security breach, you will be the first to come up with solutions rooted in prevention and learning to foster a culture of continual improvement - guiding and advising management and promoting security awareness across the organisation at every step. Use your specialist skills to improve our technological resilience You'll bring extensive knowledge of technical and security tools and techniques - supported with an IS-related qualification at NVQ Level 6 or equivalent. You'll also be well-versed in everything from analysing proposals, technical documentation and designs, processes and practices to identifying security information and cyber vulnerabilities and risks - owing to the experience you've gained through previous roles. You're a born leader. Engaging, motivating and full of knowledge, you'll bring your excellent interpersonal and communication skills to every task you undertake. On a personal as well as professional level, you'll be organised, collaborative, proactive and decisive - which translates to delivering at pace and to deadline. This is an exciting and varied role where you'll play a vital part in keeping the nation safe and secure, all while continuing to grow and develop your own expertise. Discover the support you need to grow your career further Working with us, you'll help keep people, information, and assets safe around the world. It's a role you can feel proud of; and we aim to make every part of your career just as rewarding. That's why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, flexible working to support work/life balance, attractive holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you'll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need. Want to see your future team's work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at virtual-embassy.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk. Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you're successful in your application, we'll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. You can find out more about vetting at fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/ To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world. The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you're welcome and valued. It's what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we're recognised as a 'Carer Confident' workplace. And it's how you know you're joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation. Person specification We are looking for people with: IS related qualifications at NVQ Level 6 or equivalent, e.g. ISO 207001 Internal Auditor or Lead Implementer ISACA CRISC, ISC2 CISSP. Extensive knowledge of technical and security tools and techniques Experience analysing proposals, processes and practices and identifying security information risks Line management experience Strong influencing and interpersonal skills Able to produce clear technical documentation Qualifications IS related qualifications at NVQ Level 6 or equivalent, e.g. ISO 207001 Internal Auditor or Lead Implementer ISACA CRISC, ISC2 CISSP. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Seeing the Big Picture Making Effective Decisions Delivering at Pace Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: IS related qualifications at NVQ Level 6 or equivalent, e.g. ISO 207001 Internal Auditor or Lead Implementer ISACA CRISC, ISC2 CISSP. Extensive knowledge of technical and security tools and techniques Experience analysing proposals, processes and practices and identifying security information risks Line management experience Strong influencing and interpersonal skills Able to produce clear technical documentation We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form: IS related qualifications at NVQ Level 6 or equivalent, e.g. ISO 207001 Internal Auditor or Lead Implementer ISACA CRISC, ISC2 CISSP. Extensive knowledge of technical and security tools and techniques Experience analysing proposals, processes and practices and identifying security information risks Able to produce clear technical documentation
Blue Light Card. Individually great, together unstoppable The Role and the Team We have an exciting opportunity for a Platform Engineer to join our Engineering team at Blue Light Card. In this role, you'll design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure cloud infrastructure that supports our engineering teams. You'll drive the adoption of DevOps practices, automate processes, and ensure operational excellence while contributing to our Engineering Community of Practice. Working collaboratively across teams, you'll play a pivotal role in enabling the efficient delivery of high-quality software solutions. You'll also have the chance to innovate by building proof of concepts, troubleshooting complex issues, and influencing our technical direction. This role offers the opportunity to stay hands-on with cutting-edge tools and technologies while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. What You'll Do Automate infrastructure by building and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation and developing robust CI/CD pipelines Ensure reliability by implementing monitoring, alerting and logging systems to proactively identify and resolve issues and enhance system reliability and uptime Design scalable solutions by architecting and managing cloud-based infrastructure that meets reliability, security and scalability requirements Collaborate across teams by partnering with stakeholders to align platform solutions with delivery needs and non-functional requirements Support operational excellence by developing and participating in incident response efforts and participating in an on-call rota to ensure seamless system operations Innovate and optimise by evaluating new technologies, improving system performance and implementing cost-efficient solutions to maximise value Enhance security by implementing and monitoring best practices to ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards Drive DevOps practices by advocating for continuous integration, continuous delivery and automation to streamline software delivery and system management What You'll Bring Extensive experience as a platform engineer with AWS services including EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, and Lambda, demonstrating strong cloud infrastructure knowledge Proven ability to utilise Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and configuration management tools like Ansible to manage and scale systems effectively Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions to automate build, test, and deployment processes, ensuring efficient workflows Strong expertise in monitoring and logging tools such as Grafana and Datadog to maintain system reliability and performance Familiarity with networking concepts including VPNs, firewalls, DNS, and load balancing to support resilient infrastructure solutions Proficiency in scripting languages like Bash or Python for developing automation solutions and optimising processes A dedication to fostering collaboration, driving continuous improvement, and promoting knowledge sharing across teams Significant experience in agile, fast-paced environments, delivering impactful solutions across marketplace, affiliate, and eCommerce platforms, and consistently contributing to organisational growth and success Our Culture Our members, partners and colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. Our colleagues are integral to helping create the unique experience we deliver, so we're genuinely committed to creating a place where our team love to work, and people want to join. We work as a team and try to have a bit of fun while we do it, and we recognise the importance of culture and the positive impact it can have on performance for you, the team, our organisation and our members. We believe in attracting the best talent no matter where you are, and have a hybrid working model, with colleagues based in London, the East Midlands and around the country. We're also officially recognised as a Top 100 Great Place To Work UK, one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Wellbeing, Top 100 Best Workplaces for Women and recognised as investors in wellbeing by Investors in People. What We Offer Hybrid working 25 days plus public holidays, buy and sell and an additional day off for your birthday A company bonus scheme Great social events e.g., Christmas party, family fun day, summer party, sports matches Learning and development opportunities Group auto-enrolment pension plan Enhanced maternity, paternity, sick pay Company funded private medical insurance Healthcare cashback plan Employee assistance programme (including mental health support) Modern office space with onsite gym including access to free HIIT & stretch classes, games area, chill-out areas, book club, and more, when you visit our HQ in Cossington
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
Blue Light Card. Individually great, together unstoppable The Role and the Team We have an exciting opportunity for a Platform Engineer to join our Engineering team at Blue Light Card. In this role, you'll design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure cloud infrastructure that supports our engineering teams. You'll drive the adoption of DevOps practices, automate processes, and ensure operational excellence while contributing to our Engineering Community of Practice. Working collaboratively across teams, you'll play a pivotal role in enabling the efficient delivery of high-quality software solutions. You'll also have the chance to innovate by building proof of concepts, troubleshooting complex issues, and influencing our technical direction. This role offers the opportunity to stay hands-on with cutting-edge tools and technologies while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. What You'll Do Automate infrastructure by building and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation and developing robust CI/CD pipelines Ensure reliability by implementing monitoring, alerting and logging systems to proactively identify and resolve issues and enhance system reliability and uptime Design scalable solutions by architecting and managing cloud-based infrastructure that meets reliability, security and scalability requirements Collaborate across teams by partnering with stakeholders to align platform solutions with delivery needs and non-functional requirements Support operational excellence by developing and participating in incident response efforts and participating in an on-call rota to ensure seamless system operations Innovate and optimise by evaluating new technologies, improving system performance and implementing cost-efficient solutions to maximise value Enhance security by implementing and monitoring best practices to ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards Drive DevOps practices by advocating for continuous integration, continuous delivery and automation to streamline software delivery and system management What You'll Bring Extensive experience as a platform engineer with AWS services including EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, and Lambda, demonstrating strong cloud infrastructure knowledge Proven ability to utilise Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and configuration management tools like Ansible to manage and scale systems effectively Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions to automate build, test, and deployment processes, ensuring efficient workflows Strong expertise in monitoring and logging tools such as Grafana and Datadog to maintain system reliability and performance Familiarity with networking concepts including VPNs, firewalls, DNS, and load balancing to support resilient infrastructure solutions Proficiency in scripting languages like Bash or Python for developing automation solutions and optimising processes A dedication to fostering collaboration, driving continuous improvement, and promoting knowledge sharing across teams Significant experience in agile, fast-paced environments, delivering impactful solutions across marketplace, affiliate, and eCommerce platforms, and consistently contributing to organisational growth and success Our Culture Our members, partners and colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. Our colleagues are integral to helping create the unique experience we deliver, so we're genuinely committed to creating a place where our team love to work, and people want to join. We work as a team and try to have a bit of fun while we do it, and we recognise the importance of culture and the positive impact it can have on performance for you, the team, our organisation and our members. We believe in attracting the best talent no matter where you are, and have a hybrid working model, with colleagues based in London, the East Midlands and around the country. We're also officially recognised as a Top 100 Great Place To Work UK, one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Wellbeing, Top 100 Best Workplaces for Women and recognised as investors in wellbeing by Investors in People. What We Offer Hybrid working 25 days plus public holidays, buy and sell and an additional day off for your birthday A company bonus scheme Great social events e.g., Christmas party, family fun day, summer party, sports matches Learning and development opportunities Group auto-enrolment pension plan Enhanced maternity, paternity, sick pay Company funded private medical insurance Healthcare cashback plan Employee assistance programme (including mental health support) Modern office space with onsite gym including access to free HIIT & stretch classes, games area, chill-out areas, book club, and more, when you visit our HQ in Cossington
Location Manchester About the job Job summary The Government Digital Service (GDS) is the digital centre of government. We are responsible for setting, leading and delivering the vision for a modern digital government. Our priorities are to drive a modern digital government, by: joining up public sector services harnessing the power of AI for the public good strengthening and extending our digital and data public infrastructure elevating leadership and investing in talent funding for outcomes and procuring for growth and innovation committing to transparency and driving accountability We are home to the Incubator for Artificial Intelligence (I.AI), the world-leading GOV.UK and at the forefront of coordinating the UK's geospatial strategy and activity. We lead the Government Digital and Data function and champion the work of digital teams across government. We're part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and employ more than 1,000 people all over the UK, with hubs in Manchester, London and Bristol The Government Digital Service is where talent translates into impact. From your first day, you'll be working with some of the world's most highly-skilled digital professionals, all contributing their knowledge to make change on a national scale Join us for rewarding work that makes a difference across the UK. You'll solve some of the nation's highest-priority digital challenges, helping millions of people access services they need Data Services for Personalised GOV.UK Channels This role will be part of a new team at GDS, the focus specifically on developing the services that abstracts personalised data logistics for product teams, enabling them to deliver personalised features without worrying about underlying cross government data complexity. The work is split into four main areas, data exchange between departments, a serverless platform to power the GOV.UK personalised channels, a platform to store GOV.UK personalised channel data and providing support for a new government digital mailbox. Reporting into the Engineering Manager, you'll work within and support the wider engineering teams as well as collaborate with peers including Technical Architects to deliver a user-centric, highly scalable, resilient, and performant platform It is expected that this role will involve outreach to other government departments, so an ability to communicate to a wide set of stakeholders, along with the ability to manage many work streams concurrently is a must Job description As a GDS Senior Developer, you'll contribute to the digital transformation of government by building and supporting high-quality digital services. You will play a key role in designing and delivering robust, scalable software solutions that meet user needs while aligning with broader GDS standards and practices. You'll contribute through hands-on engineering, applying modern development practices and helping build resilient, secure and maintainable services. You'll participate in technical discussions and design decisions, helping ensure solutions are practical, well implemented and aligned with wider architectural approaches. Senior Developers work closely with other engineers, architects, product managers and multidisciplinary teams. You'll collaborate to solve complex technical problems, contribute to improving engineering practices and help maintain high standards of code quality, reliability and performance. You'll thrive using agile methods and enjoy working collaboratively across teams to deliver meaningful outcomes. Above all, you'll want to make government services better for users, contributing to the continual improvement of the way teams build, run and evolve digital services. As a Senior Developer, you'll: contribute to improving the way the team works, supporting effective engineering practices, development workflows and collaborative approaches that help the team deliver high-quality software be a strong technical contributor within the team, maintaining proficiency across the systems, platforms and tools used to build and operate services help the team understand how different parts of the system interact, supporting the investigation and resolution of complex technical issues and enabling the team to work confidently across the broader technical landscape collaborate with engineers and architects to explore appropriate technologies, patterns and approaches, contributing to decisions about when new software should be written and helping ensure solutions are pragmatic, maintainable and aligned with organisational standards contribute to technical decision-making within the team, helping maintain a high standard of engineering quality through thoughtful design and implementation support and mentor other developers, sharing knowledge and helping colleagues build confidence and capability in their technical work participate in constructive technical discussions, contributing ideas and respectfully challenging proposals to help the team reach well-reasoned decisions share knowledge through collaboration, documentation, code reviews and technical discussions, helping ensure understanding is spread across the team apply and advocate for good engineering practices such as testing, code quality, observability, security and maintainability contribute to the wider engineering community within the organisation, sharing knowledge, participating in communities of practice and collaborating with other teams Person specification We're interested in people who have: strong experience building and operating serverless services on AWS, using technologies such as Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, EventBridge and Step Functions. strong TypeScript and Node.js development skills, using modern tooling, testing frameworks and development practices. experience working with AWS services such as S3, IAM, VPC networking (ideal), SSM Parameter Store / Secrets Manager and CloudWatch. experience developing event-driven and asynchronous systems, integrating services through queues, events and APIs. experience implementing and maintaining infrastructure as code, ideally using AWS CDK. the ability to build secure, well-tested and maintainable services, following modern engineering practices including automated testing, CI/CD and observability. the ability to work across a mixture of product stages - greenfield development, evolving services into operational products, and maintaining established live services the ability to bring an operational mindset to development, considering reliability, observability and maintainability from the start the ability to work effectively as a senior engineer within a team, contributing to technical discussions and helping shape implementation approaches the ability to support and mentor more junior developers, helping to improve team capability and engineering practices experience developing and operating large-scale web services experience building microservice or serverless applications and/or running applications in the cloud the ability to rapidly research and learn new tools, techniques and paradigms to solve technical problems the ability to use testing, prototyping and discovery techniques to validate ideas and inform development decisions experience working in agile environments and iterating on both software and team processes a good understanding of security considerations in operational services from end to end experience building robust and accessible systems that work for as many users as possible the ability to be comfortable contributing to technical discussions and evaluating technology choices with their team the ability to apply and promote engineering practices such as Test Driven Development (TDD), continuous integration, continuous delivery and DevOps methodologies
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
Location Manchester About the job Job summary The Government Digital Service (GDS) is the digital centre of government. We are responsible for setting, leading and delivering the vision for a modern digital government. Our priorities are to drive a modern digital government, by: joining up public sector services harnessing the power of AI for the public good strengthening and extending our digital and data public infrastructure elevating leadership and investing in talent funding for outcomes and procuring for growth and innovation committing to transparency and driving accountability We are home to the Incubator for Artificial Intelligence (I.AI), the world-leading GOV.UK and at the forefront of coordinating the UK's geospatial strategy and activity. We lead the Government Digital and Data function and champion the work of digital teams across government. We're part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and employ more than 1,000 people all over the UK, with hubs in Manchester, London and Bristol The Government Digital Service is where talent translates into impact. From your first day, you'll be working with some of the world's most highly-skilled digital professionals, all contributing their knowledge to make change on a national scale Join us for rewarding work that makes a difference across the UK. You'll solve some of the nation's highest-priority digital challenges, helping millions of people access services they need Data Services for Personalised GOV.UK Channels This role will be part of a new team at GDS, the focus specifically on developing the services that abstracts personalised data logistics for product teams, enabling them to deliver personalised features without worrying about underlying cross government data complexity. The work is split into four main areas, data exchange between departments, a serverless platform to power the GOV.UK personalised channels, a platform to store GOV.UK personalised channel data and providing support for a new government digital mailbox. Reporting into the Engineering Manager, you'll work within and support the wider engineering teams as well as collaborate with peers including Technical Architects to deliver a user-centric, highly scalable, resilient, and performant platform It is expected that this role will involve outreach to other government departments, so an ability to communicate to a wide set of stakeholders, along with the ability to manage many work streams concurrently is a must Job description As a GDS Senior Developer, you'll contribute to the digital transformation of government by building and supporting high-quality digital services. You will play a key role in designing and delivering robust, scalable software solutions that meet user needs while aligning with broader GDS standards and practices. You'll contribute through hands-on engineering, applying modern development practices and helping build resilient, secure and maintainable services. You'll participate in technical discussions and design decisions, helping ensure solutions are practical, well implemented and aligned with wider architectural approaches. Senior Developers work closely with other engineers, architects, product managers and multidisciplinary teams. You'll collaborate to solve complex technical problems, contribute to improving engineering practices and help maintain high standards of code quality, reliability and performance. You'll thrive using agile methods and enjoy working collaboratively across teams to deliver meaningful outcomes. Above all, you'll want to make government services better for users, contributing to the continual improvement of the way teams build, run and evolve digital services. As a Senior Developer, you'll: contribute to improving the way the team works, supporting effective engineering practices, development workflows and collaborative approaches that help the team deliver high-quality software be a strong technical contributor within the team, maintaining proficiency across the systems, platforms and tools used to build and operate services help the team understand how different parts of the system interact, supporting the investigation and resolution of complex technical issues and enabling the team to work confidently across the broader technical landscape collaborate with engineers and architects to explore appropriate technologies, patterns and approaches, contributing to decisions about when new software should be written and helping ensure solutions are pragmatic, maintainable and aligned with organisational standards contribute to technical decision-making within the team, helping maintain a high standard of engineering quality through thoughtful design and implementation support and mentor other developers, sharing knowledge and helping colleagues build confidence and capability in their technical work participate in constructive technical discussions, contributing ideas and respectfully challenging proposals to help the team reach well-reasoned decisions share knowledge through collaboration, documentation, code reviews and technical discussions, helping ensure understanding is spread across the team apply and advocate for good engineering practices such as testing, code quality, observability, security and maintainability contribute to the wider engineering community within the organisation, sharing knowledge, participating in communities of practice and collaborating with other teams Person specification We're interested in people who have: strong experience building and operating serverless services on AWS, using technologies such as Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, EventBridge and Step Functions. strong TypeScript and Node.js development skills, using modern tooling, testing frameworks and development practices. experience working with AWS services such as S3, IAM, VPC networking (ideal), SSM Parameter Store / Secrets Manager and CloudWatch. experience developing event-driven and asynchronous systems, integrating services through queues, events and APIs. experience implementing and maintaining infrastructure as code, ideally using AWS CDK. the ability to build secure, well-tested and maintainable services, following modern engineering practices including automated testing, CI/CD and observability. the ability to work across a mixture of product stages - greenfield development, evolving services into operational products, and maintaining established live services the ability to bring an operational mindset to development, considering reliability, observability and maintainability from the start the ability to work effectively as a senior engineer within a team, contributing to technical discussions and helping shape implementation approaches the ability to support and mentor more junior developers, helping to improve team capability and engineering practices experience developing and operating large-scale web services experience building microservice or serverless applications and/or running applications in the cloud the ability to rapidly research and learn new tools, techniques and paradigms to solve technical problems the ability to use testing, prototyping and discovery techniques to validate ideas and inform development decisions experience working in agile environments and iterating on both software and team processes a good understanding of security considerations in operational services from end to end experience building robust and accessible systems that work for as many users as possible the ability to be comfortable contributing to technical discussions and evaluating technology choices with their team the ability to apply and promote engineering practices such as Test Driven Development (TDD), continuous integration, continuous delivery and DevOps methodologies
Government Digital & Data
Hanslope, Buckinghamshire
Location Hanslope, South East England, MK19 7BH About the job Job summary At FCDO Services we protect the UK's interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings and courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we're on. In our world, it all matters. Job description Our Digital and Data technology team are at the forefront of digital innovation. They provide best in-class solutions for our clients, helping to shape and support a data driven future for UK government. Whether it's creating bespoke, secure software, offering programme and application support or moving an entire embassy's servers to a Cloud platform. No matter the task, they are on hand to support. Now, you've got the opportunity to join them. Providing innovation to government partners. Delivering best-in-class solutions. Working at the cutting-edge of technology It all matters. Work to maintain the security and efficiency of our global IT operation When you join us in this vital senior role, you'll focus on supporting the successful delivery of high-quality services as you work with our customers to resolve any issues and incidents that occur, assess and steer change, and coordinate and lead our delivery teams as they work on short and long-term solutions. You'll be working closely with Project Managers, Product Owners and Technical Architects, and in addition to developing a strong understanding of our customers' requirements, you'll also ensure they're within our organisation's technical capabilities and capacity. Leading investigations into problems and opportunities relating to existing processes, you'll also generate creative new approaches to improving the service we offer. You'll have several additional tasks - these include providing advice on technical, risk and mitigation matters, contributing to proposals for our customers, and ensuring that the solutions we develop are timely, commercially viable, and align with the strategic roadmap. You'll also be responsible for ensuring incident, problem, change and request processes are adhered to, working practices are in line with the relevant ISO standards, and change requests with existing customers are realised. Committed to maintaining your own and your team's knowledge and development, you should also be ready to act as an escalation point for any service failures and ensure that resolution plans are executed correctly. Use all your technical IT skills as you help to defend the nation's interests This is a fast-paced and complex role, and to be a success you'll have plenty of experience working with customers in an IT service delivery environment. So, with this in mind you should hold a BTEC or its equivalent, preferably in Information Technology, or have plenty of relevant, hands-on experience in a similar role. You'll have worked with service management tooling, such as ServiceNow, and in addition to ITIL4 Managing Professional certification, you should possess broad technical understanding and well-developed awareness of service design across the delivery lifecycle. Some experience of international service delivery, ideally within the public sector, would be desirable, as would the ability to manage internal suppliers and third parties. You'll be at an advantage if you can show technical knowledge relating to security, IT and communication technologies, and any commercial expertise would be a plus. You'll be working with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders, so it's important that you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong commitment to building long term relationships with our customers' technical specialists and our product and services teams. Discover the support you need to grow your career further But we're always looking to improve - just like you. That's why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you'll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need. Want to see your future team's work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at virtual-embassy.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you're successful in your application, we'll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. You can find out more about vetting at fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/ To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you're welcome and valued. It's what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we're recognised as a 'Carer Confident' workplace. And it's how you know you're joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation. Candidates who are judged to be close to meeting the criteria may be considered for other positions in FCDO Services which may be at a lower grade, but have a potential skills match Person specification We are looking for people with: Experience of working within IT service delivery environments BTEC or equivalent, preferably in Information Technology or relevant experience Hands-on experience of service management tooling, such as ServiceNow ITIL4 Managing Professional Understand of service deign across the service delivery lifecycle Broad technical understanding Qualifications ITIL4 Managing Professional BTEC or equivalent, preferably in Information Technology or relevant experience
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
Location Hanslope, South East England, MK19 7BH About the job Job summary At FCDO Services we protect the UK's interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings and courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we're on. In our world, it all matters. Job description Our Digital and Data technology team are at the forefront of digital innovation. They provide best in-class solutions for our clients, helping to shape and support a data driven future for UK government. Whether it's creating bespoke, secure software, offering programme and application support or moving an entire embassy's servers to a Cloud platform. No matter the task, they are on hand to support. Now, you've got the opportunity to join them. Providing innovation to government partners. Delivering best-in-class solutions. Working at the cutting-edge of technology It all matters. Work to maintain the security and efficiency of our global IT operation When you join us in this vital senior role, you'll focus on supporting the successful delivery of high-quality services as you work with our customers to resolve any issues and incidents that occur, assess and steer change, and coordinate and lead our delivery teams as they work on short and long-term solutions. You'll be working closely with Project Managers, Product Owners and Technical Architects, and in addition to developing a strong understanding of our customers' requirements, you'll also ensure they're within our organisation's technical capabilities and capacity. Leading investigations into problems and opportunities relating to existing processes, you'll also generate creative new approaches to improving the service we offer. You'll have several additional tasks - these include providing advice on technical, risk and mitigation matters, contributing to proposals for our customers, and ensuring that the solutions we develop are timely, commercially viable, and align with the strategic roadmap. You'll also be responsible for ensuring incident, problem, change and request processes are adhered to, working practices are in line with the relevant ISO standards, and change requests with existing customers are realised. Committed to maintaining your own and your team's knowledge and development, you should also be ready to act as an escalation point for any service failures and ensure that resolution plans are executed correctly. Use all your technical IT skills as you help to defend the nation's interests This is a fast-paced and complex role, and to be a success you'll have plenty of experience working with customers in an IT service delivery environment. So, with this in mind you should hold a BTEC or its equivalent, preferably in Information Technology, or have plenty of relevant, hands-on experience in a similar role. You'll have worked with service management tooling, such as ServiceNow, and in addition to ITIL4 Managing Professional certification, you should possess broad technical understanding and well-developed awareness of service design across the delivery lifecycle. Some experience of international service delivery, ideally within the public sector, would be desirable, as would the ability to manage internal suppliers and third parties. You'll be at an advantage if you can show technical knowledge relating to security, IT and communication technologies, and any commercial expertise would be a plus. You'll be working with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders, so it's important that you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong commitment to building long term relationships with our customers' technical specialists and our product and services teams. Discover the support you need to grow your career further But we're always looking to improve - just like you. That's why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you'll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need. Want to see your future team's work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at virtual-embassy.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you're successful in your application, we'll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. You can find out more about vetting at fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/ To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you're welcome and valued. It's what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we're recognised as a 'Carer Confident' workplace. And it's how you know you're joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation. Candidates who are judged to be close to meeting the criteria may be considered for other positions in FCDO Services which may be at a lower grade, but have a potential skills match Person specification We are looking for people with: Experience of working within IT service delivery environments BTEC or equivalent, preferably in Information Technology or relevant experience Hands-on experience of service management tooling, such as ServiceNow ITIL4 Managing Professional Understand of service deign across the service delivery lifecycle Broad technical understanding Qualifications ITIL4 Managing Professional BTEC or equivalent, preferably in Information Technology or relevant experience
Location Bristol, East Kilbride, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, Telford, Worthing 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. HMRC is transforming the UK's tax system through cutting-edge digital innovation and the Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO) Group is at the heart of that mission. We are building high-quality digital services that will enhance the customer experience, enable real-time interactions, and make tax simpler and more intuitive for everyone. By equipping our colleagues with modern tools and technologies, we are also reshaping how we work - allowing HMRC to focus its resources where they can deliver the greatest impact. Chief Engineering & Platform Office (CEPO) - supports the HMRC CDIO group delivering IT projects that enable HMRC's strategy and policies. We design, manage and maintain the IT services that support CDIO platform operations. Our team is made up of specialists in delivery, business analysis, engineering, and live service support. We work closely with stakeholders across HMRC to ensure our IT systems meet their needs. Job description Due to the expansion of the Tax, Benefits, and Enterprise Operations team, the current migration project from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA, and the desire to build S/4HANA capability, we are bringing knowledge and expertise on S/4HANA into the team. We are seeking a highly skilled and delivery-focused SAP S/4HANA Technical Expert to support the successful planning, configuration, and execution of the ETMP Regeneration Programme. This is a once-in-a-generation transformation initiative to migrate HMRC's Enterprise Tax Management Platform (ETMP) from SAP ECC6 to S/4HANA. The role is critical to ensuring the technical success of this complex and high-impact programme, which underpins HMRC's core tax accounting and payment capabilities. Person specification Key responsibilities S/4HANA Migration Execution: Lead and support the development, testing, and deployment of S/4HANA Integrations. Technical Integration: Act as a bridge between functional requirements and technical implementation, ensuring end-to-end solution integrity across SAP modules and integrations. Documentation: Oversee, Create and maintain technical specifications, configuration documents, and integration mappings. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with business users, architects, functional experts and technical teams to translate requirements into system solutions. Cross-Team Collaboration: Work across internal HMRC teams, systems integrators (SIs), and vendors to ensure cohesive delivery and issue resolution. Testing and Validation: Support system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), and cutover planning activities. Support and Hypercare: Provide post-go-live support, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to knowledge transfer and training. Essential Criteria: S/4HANA Migration Experience: Hands-on experience configuring and supporting one or more S/4HANA migrations, including ECC6 transition planning and execution. Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology. SAP Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of core SAP modules including S/4HANA, BTP, Integration Suite and PI/PO, Work Zone, Build Apps, Fiori, Build Process Automation, and cloud deployment models (e.g., RISE with SAP, SaaS, PaaS). Cross-Functional Exposure: Experience working with data, integration, security, and identity management in SAP landscapes. Delivery Experience: Proven ability to deliver in large-scale, multi-stakeholder transformation programmes. Communication Skills: Strong ability to communicate technical and functional concepts to diverse audiences, including senior stakeholders. Industry Specific SAP Knowledge: Relevant to tax, finance, and public sector operations - such as TRM, PSCD, FICA. SAP Business Warehousing knowledge: such as BW, BW/4HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud, Datasphere. Additional Security Information This role requires the successful candidate to hold or be willing to hold Security Check (SC) clearance.
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
Location Bristol, East Kilbride, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, Telford, Worthing 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. HMRC is transforming the UK's tax system through cutting-edge digital innovation and the Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO) Group is at the heart of that mission. We are building high-quality digital services that will enhance the customer experience, enable real-time interactions, and make tax simpler and more intuitive for everyone. By equipping our colleagues with modern tools and technologies, we are also reshaping how we work - allowing HMRC to focus its resources where they can deliver the greatest impact. Chief Engineering & Platform Office (CEPO) - supports the HMRC CDIO group delivering IT projects that enable HMRC's strategy and policies. We design, manage and maintain the IT services that support CDIO platform operations. Our team is made up of specialists in delivery, business analysis, engineering, and live service support. We work closely with stakeholders across HMRC to ensure our IT systems meet their needs. Job description Due to the expansion of the Tax, Benefits, and Enterprise Operations team, the current migration project from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA, and the desire to build S/4HANA capability, we are bringing knowledge and expertise on S/4HANA into the team. We are seeking a highly skilled and delivery-focused SAP S/4HANA Technical Expert to support the successful planning, configuration, and execution of the ETMP Regeneration Programme. This is a once-in-a-generation transformation initiative to migrate HMRC's Enterprise Tax Management Platform (ETMP) from SAP ECC6 to S/4HANA. The role is critical to ensuring the technical success of this complex and high-impact programme, which underpins HMRC's core tax accounting and payment capabilities. Person specification Key responsibilities S/4HANA Migration Execution: Lead and support the development, testing, and deployment of S/4HANA Integrations. Technical Integration: Act as a bridge between functional requirements and technical implementation, ensuring end-to-end solution integrity across SAP modules and integrations. Documentation: Oversee, Create and maintain technical specifications, configuration documents, and integration mappings. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with business users, architects, functional experts and technical teams to translate requirements into system solutions. Cross-Team Collaboration: Work across internal HMRC teams, systems integrators (SIs), and vendors to ensure cohesive delivery and issue resolution. Testing and Validation: Support system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), and cutover planning activities. Support and Hypercare: Provide post-go-live support, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to knowledge transfer and training. Essential Criteria: S/4HANA Migration Experience: Hands-on experience configuring and supporting one or more S/4HANA migrations, including ECC6 transition planning and execution. Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology. SAP Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of core SAP modules including S/4HANA, BTP, Integration Suite and PI/PO, Work Zone, Build Apps, Fiori, Build Process Automation, and cloud deployment models (e.g., RISE with SAP, SaaS, PaaS). Cross-Functional Exposure: Experience working with data, integration, security, and identity management in SAP landscapes. Delivery Experience: Proven ability to deliver in large-scale, multi-stakeholder transformation programmes. Communication Skills: Strong ability to communicate technical and functional concepts to diverse audiences, including senior stakeholders. Industry Specific SAP Knowledge: Relevant to tax, finance, and public sector operations - such as TRM, PSCD, FICA. SAP Business Warehousing knowledge: such as BW, BW/4HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud, Datasphere. Additional Security Information This role requires the successful candidate to hold or be willing to hold Security Check (SC) clearance.
Location The ONS operates a flexible hybrid working model across the UK, with colleagues linked to one of our contractual locations working between office and remote throughout the week. The locations for this role are Newport and Titchfield (Fareham), All colleagues are required to work from their contractually allocated site for at least 40% of their working time. The induction process for the role will be conducted in person. About the job Job summary These Lead Business Analyst roles will be working on the Census 2031.Census 2031 represents our most ambitious data collection project yet - a once-in-a-decade opportunity to capture a complete picture of everyone living in England and Wales. Building on the digital success of 2021, we're pioneering new ways to reach every household and community, ensuring no one is left uncounted. This vital work will provide the foundation for policy decisions, resource allocation, and community planning for the next decade. Your work will support delivery of this transformational project that will shape how we understand and support our nation's future. You'll be part of a team that ensures everyone is counted-and every voice is heard. We're building a culture that values collaboration, fresh thinking, and respect for diverse expertise. Whether you're a seasoned professional or bringing new perspectives, you'll be part of a team that welcomes bold ideas, works transparently, and thrives on solving complex challenges together. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is the UK's largest producer of official statistics, covering a range of key economic, social and demographic topics. These include measuring changes in the value of the UK economy, estimating the size, geographic distribution and characteristics of the population, and providing indicators of price inflation, employment, earnings, crime and migration. Job description The Lead Business Analyst (BA) plays a key role in shaping how the Census is designed, delivered, and continuously improved. Working within the central End to End (E2E) Service Design Team , the BA ensures that the Census operates as a coherent, integrated, and user centred service across all business areas. This role collaborates with a wide range of stakeholders across ONS, delivery suppliers, enabling partners, and the Devolved Governments to support a unified UK wide Census experience. The post holder may work across the full breadth of the high level Census design or specialise in particular business services-such as Field Operations, Communal Establishments (CE), Public Support, Contact Centre, Questionnaire Operations , or other core service components Responsibilities Lead and manage investigations into business processes, information systems, functions, information flows, data structures and software development processes, using various technical, methodical, and consistent techniques. Review existing system capabilities, develop use cases and information models, and align business requirements to specific capabilities of system development, including working with developers to ensure that user needs are met. Define improvements to business processes, developing business cases to enable decisions to be made based on the benefits of the change. Facilitate, understand, and communicate the project scope and work to assure the overall goal is maintained in creation of the product backlog. Lead in defining solutions to real business problems through influence, facilitation and communication and ensuring the end-to-end process is considered. Shape and challenge business priorities and ways of working through collaboration with business and technology teams. Elicit functional and non-functional requirements using appropriate techniques, considering the nature of change and established practices. Deliver at pace using the most appropriate delivery methodologies and adopting agile principles. Develop suitable analysis models using appropriate modelling techniques, considering traceability, adherence to business objectives and fitness for purpose. Work with business and solution architects to ensure that the wider architecture considered when undertaking analysis work. Assist decision makers in gathering information to make informed decisions. Promote a culture of assurance and security. Help to quality assure test solutions and products. Actively participate in the Business Analysis community and broader communities to refine and develop standards, working practices, sharing of knowledge, and understanding. Where appropriate and in line with divisional organisation practice, Line management of Business Analysts within the ONS community. In addition, SEO and Grade 7 roles will be required to provide coaching and mentoring to Junior Business Analysts. Person specification Essential Criteria: Stakeholder Relationship Management (Expert) - Direct the stakeholder relationship strategy for your teams. Ensure stakeholders objectives are set and support teams to meet them. Influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders to resolve issues and enable progress. Business Modelling (Expert) - Determine the scope and methodology for the representation of complex programmes across an organisation. Document conceptual models to support strategic planning and decision making. Requirements Definition and Management (Expert) - Directs the approach to requirements management. Enable others to select and apply appropriate life cycle methods. Influence the prioritisation of complex requirements sets, enabling long-term strategic decision making and short-term tactical fixes. Ensure the proposed solutions align with the organisational strategy and vision. Business Process Improvement (Expert) - Lead the identification of large-scale opportunities to deliver business performance improvements. Set the direction for analysis, design and evaluation of business process improvements, including methods, tools and standards. Set the direction for design, execution and assessment of business process tests. Coach others in designing, testing, implementing and assessing business process improvements.
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
Location The ONS operates a flexible hybrid working model across the UK, with colleagues linked to one of our contractual locations working between office and remote throughout the week. The locations for this role are Newport and Titchfield (Fareham), All colleagues are required to work from their contractually allocated site for at least 40% of their working time. The induction process for the role will be conducted in person. About the job Job summary These Lead Business Analyst roles will be working on the Census 2031.Census 2031 represents our most ambitious data collection project yet - a once-in-a-decade opportunity to capture a complete picture of everyone living in England and Wales. Building on the digital success of 2021, we're pioneering new ways to reach every household and community, ensuring no one is left uncounted. This vital work will provide the foundation for policy decisions, resource allocation, and community planning for the next decade. Your work will support delivery of this transformational project that will shape how we understand and support our nation's future. You'll be part of a team that ensures everyone is counted-and every voice is heard. We're building a culture that values collaboration, fresh thinking, and respect for diverse expertise. Whether you're a seasoned professional or bringing new perspectives, you'll be part of a team that welcomes bold ideas, works transparently, and thrives on solving complex challenges together. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is the UK's largest producer of official statistics, covering a range of key economic, social and demographic topics. These include measuring changes in the value of the UK economy, estimating the size, geographic distribution and characteristics of the population, and providing indicators of price inflation, employment, earnings, crime and migration. Job description The Lead Business Analyst (BA) plays a key role in shaping how the Census is designed, delivered, and continuously improved. Working within the central End to End (E2E) Service Design Team , the BA ensures that the Census operates as a coherent, integrated, and user centred service across all business areas. This role collaborates with a wide range of stakeholders across ONS, delivery suppliers, enabling partners, and the Devolved Governments to support a unified UK wide Census experience. The post holder may work across the full breadth of the high level Census design or specialise in particular business services-such as Field Operations, Communal Establishments (CE), Public Support, Contact Centre, Questionnaire Operations , or other core service components Responsibilities Lead and manage investigations into business processes, information systems, functions, information flows, data structures and software development processes, using various technical, methodical, and consistent techniques. Review existing system capabilities, develop use cases and information models, and align business requirements to specific capabilities of system development, including working with developers to ensure that user needs are met. Define improvements to business processes, developing business cases to enable decisions to be made based on the benefits of the change. Facilitate, understand, and communicate the project scope and work to assure the overall goal is maintained in creation of the product backlog. Lead in defining solutions to real business problems through influence, facilitation and communication and ensuring the end-to-end process is considered. Shape and challenge business priorities and ways of working through collaboration with business and technology teams. Elicit functional and non-functional requirements using appropriate techniques, considering the nature of change and established practices. Deliver at pace using the most appropriate delivery methodologies and adopting agile principles. Develop suitable analysis models using appropriate modelling techniques, considering traceability, adherence to business objectives and fitness for purpose. Work with business and solution architects to ensure that the wider architecture considered when undertaking analysis work. Assist decision makers in gathering information to make informed decisions. Promote a culture of assurance and security. Help to quality assure test solutions and products. Actively participate in the Business Analysis community and broader communities to refine and develop standards, working practices, sharing of knowledge, and understanding. Where appropriate and in line with divisional organisation practice, Line management of Business Analysts within the ONS community. In addition, SEO and Grade 7 roles will be required to provide coaching and mentoring to Junior Business Analysts. Person specification Essential Criteria: Stakeholder Relationship Management (Expert) - Direct the stakeholder relationship strategy for your teams. Ensure stakeholders objectives are set and support teams to meet them. Influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders to resolve issues and enable progress. Business Modelling (Expert) - Determine the scope and methodology for the representation of complex programmes across an organisation. Document conceptual models to support strategic planning and decision making. Requirements Definition and Management (Expert) - Directs the approach to requirements management. Enable others to select and apply appropriate life cycle methods. Influence the prioritisation of complex requirements sets, enabling long-term strategic decision making and short-term tactical fixes. Ensure the proposed solutions align with the organisational strategy and vision. Business Process Improvement (Expert) - Lead the identification of large-scale opportunities to deliver business performance improvements. Set the direction for analysis, design and evaluation of business process improvements, including methods, tools and standards. Set the direction for design, execution and assessment of business process tests. Coach others in designing, testing, implementing and assessing business process improvements.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Job Title: Principal Developer Team Lead Salary: £51,400 - £68,800 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid Contract: Permanent This Principal Developer Team Lead position offers a pivotal opportunity to shape the technical future of a world-renowned academic organisation. You'll spearhead the migration of enterprise systems to cutting-edge cloud-native AWS architectures, while balancing hands-on technical leadership with people management responsibilities. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role We're seeking a hands-on Principal Developer Team Lead to drive the technical transformation of our Exam Technology Organisation as we migrate legacy enterprise applications to modern, cloud-native architectures on AWS. You'll balance technical leadership with people management, leading a team of 4-8 developers while establishing the foundations for our future technology stack. Your initial focus will be on two strategic priorities: Evolving our SRE function - Building the DevOps infrastructure, automation, and tooling that enables Site Reliability Engineering practices across development and operations teams Advancing our AI development practice - Establishing standards, frameworks, and best practices for responsibly integrating AI capabilities into our education platforms. What You'll Do Technical Leadership Lead migration of legacy applications to cloud-native AWS architectures Build DevOps automation to support SRE practices Establish AI/ML development standards and frameworks Set observability, monitoring, and incident response standards Promote best practices in web, event-driven, and cloud-native technologies Provide technical expertise and oversee code reviews People Leadership Manage and mentor a team of 4-8 developers, providing coaching, development plan Identifying training needs in AI/ML and SRE. Support recruitment and foster a culture of continual improvement and wellbeing. Delivery & Collaboration Deliver software in agile squads Collaborate with architects, SREs, product owners, and infrastructure teams Liaise with stakeholders to identify education sector needs Plan and estimate migrations and feature delivery Coordinate with service management, security, and AWS experts About you Essentialexperience Degree or equivalent Proven technical team leadership Skilled in two or more modern programming languages Experience with AWS cloud and infrastructure DevOps skills: automation, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code Understanding of SRE and observability Experience in web-apps and modern frameworks Strong communicator with technical and non-technical audiences Technical Expertise CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and developer tooling Observability tools, monitoring, logging, and alerting systems Responsible AI practices and governance Event-driven architecture and microservices patterns Software design patterns and scalability best practices Security principles in cloud environments Leadership Qualities Ability to set technical standards and provide thought leadership Experience balancing people management with hands-on contribution Strong mentoring and coaching skills Collaborative approach that builds trust across teams Passion for continuous learning in AI/ML and DevOps Promotes inclusion and continuous improvement You'll be instrumental in our digital transformation, establishing the foundations for reliable, innovative systems that serve millions of learners, teachers, and researchers worldwide. By evolving our SRE function and advancing our AI practice, you'll empower teams to deliver high-performance solutions while responsibly harnessing cutting-edge technologies. If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 16th April 2026. As part of the application process you can expect: Two questions to select one answer from multiple options. A 15-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager. First stage interview via MS Teams or in person. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by email in advance of your interview. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Principal Developer Team Lead Salary: £51,400 - £68,800 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid Contract: Permanent This Principal Developer Team Lead position offers a pivotal opportunity to shape the technical future of a world-renowned academic organisation. You'll spearhead the migration of enterprise systems to cutting-edge cloud-native AWS architectures, while balancing hands-on technical leadership with people management responsibilities. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role We're seeking a hands-on Principal Developer Team Lead to drive the technical transformation of our Exam Technology Organisation as we migrate legacy enterprise applications to modern, cloud-native architectures on AWS. You'll balance technical leadership with people management, leading a team of 4-8 developers while establishing the foundations for our future technology stack. Your initial focus will be on two strategic priorities: Evolving our SRE function - Building the DevOps infrastructure, automation, and tooling that enables Site Reliability Engineering practices across development and operations teams Advancing our AI development practice - Establishing standards, frameworks, and best practices for responsibly integrating AI capabilities into our education platforms. What You'll Do Technical Leadership Lead migration of legacy applications to cloud-native AWS architectures Build DevOps automation to support SRE practices Establish AI/ML development standards and frameworks Set observability, monitoring, and incident response standards Promote best practices in web, event-driven, and cloud-native technologies Provide technical expertise and oversee code reviews People Leadership Manage and mentor a team of 4-8 developers, providing coaching, development plan Identifying training needs in AI/ML and SRE. Support recruitment and foster a culture of continual improvement and wellbeing. Delivery & Collaboration Deliver software in agile squads Collaborate with architects, SREs, product owners, and infrastructure teams Liaise with stakeholders to identify education sector needs Plan and estimate migrations and feature delivery Coordinate with service management, security, and AWS experts About you Essentialexperience Degree or equivalent Proven technical team leadership Skilled in two or more modern programming languages Experience with AWS cloud and infrastructure DevOps skills: automation, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code Understanding of SRE and observability Experience in web-apps and modern frameworks Strong communicator with technical and non-technical audiences Technical Expertise CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and developer tooling Observability tools, monitoring, logging, and alerting systems Responsible AI practices and governance Event-driven architecture and microservices patterns Software design patterns and scalability best practices Security principles in cloud environments Leadership Qualities Ability to set technical standards and provide thought leadership Experience balancing people management with hands-on contribution Strong mentoring and coaching skills Collaborative approach that builds trust across teams Passion for continuous learning in AI/ML and DevOps Promotes inclusion and continuous improvement You'll be instrumental in our digital transformation, establishing the foundations for reliable, innovative systems that serve millions of learners, teachers, and researchers worldwide. By evolving our SRE function and advancing our AI practice, you'll empower teams to deliver high-performance solutions while responsibly harnessing cutting-edge technologies. If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 16th April 2026. As part of the application process you can expect: Two questions to select one answer from multiple options. A 15-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager. First stage interview via MS Teams or in person. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by email in advance of your interview. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
Job Title: Principal Engineer - Communications Location: Barrow, Hybrid We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Competitive Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. What you will be doing: In this role, you will lead the design and delivery of communications and audio systems for naval vessels, defining system requirements and engineering standards to develop effective solutions for complex submarine environments. You will produce technical documentation, develop testing protocols and support installation and commissioning activities. You will analyse test results, conduct technical studies to validate system performance, and collaborate with engineering and project teams on cost estimation, risk assessments and mitigation strategies, while supporting Factory Acceptance Testing to ensure equipment quality before installation. Core duties: Lead the design and integration of communications and audio systems across submarine platforms, defining system requirements, architecture and engineering standards to deliver robust and effective technical solutions. Produce high-quality technical documentation including system specifications, engineering calculations, design reports and user documentation, demonstrating strong technical writing and documentation capability. Define and support system testing protocols, including installation, commissioning and dockside activities, ensuring systems meet required operational performance, safety and reliability standards. Analyse , interpret and present qualification and test results to internal stakeholders and customers, ensuring compliance with defined technical requirements and operational expectations. Conduct technical studies, verification and validation activities to confirm that system designs meet engineering specifications and operational needs. Contribute technical expertise to engineering and project teams, supporting cost estimation, technical risk assessments and mitigation strategies for complex communications solutions. Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of supplier equipment when required, ensuring system performance and quality prior to delivery and installation. Hold a BEng/BSc or MEng/MSc in a relevant discipline (e.g. Communications, Electrical, Telecommunications, Electronic or Audio Engineering) or equivalent experience, with proven system or equipment design experience and expertise in areas such as VoIP, PBX systems, acoustic modelling, radio or safety-critical communications systems; CEng and defence or marine standards knowledge desirable. The Submarine Communications Team: As a Principal Engineer - Communications, you will collaborate with the internal communications design team to undertake a variety of design activities related to data networks, communication systems and associated equipment for submarine platforms. This role offers excellent exposure across the organisation, providing opportunities to engage with stakeholders at multiple levels. It also provides strong professional development prospects, enabling progression toward senior technical roles such as Consultant Engineer or into engineering leadership pathways. Relocation support may be available for submarine roles, subject to eligibility criteria. A place where everyone can thrive: We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Why BAE Systems? Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. Closing Date: 28th April 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Principal Engineer - Communications Location: Barrow, Hybrid We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Competitive Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. What you will be doing: In this role, you will lead the design and delivery of communications and audio systems for naval vessels, defining system requirements and engineering standards to develop effective solutions for complex submarine environments. You will produce technical documentation, develop testing protocols and support installation and commissioning activities. You will analyse test results, conduct technical studies to validate system performance, and collaborate with engineering and project teams on cost estimation, risk assessments and mitigation strategies, while supporting Factory Acceptance Testing to ensure equipment quality before installation. Core duties: Lead the design and integration of communications and audio systems across submarine platforms, defining system requirements, architecture and engineering standards to deliver robust and effective technical solutions. Produce high-quality technical documentation including system specifications, engineering calculations, design reports and user documentation, demonstrating strong technical writing and documentation capability. Define and support system testing protocols, including installation, commissioning and dockside activities, ensuring systems meet required operational performance, safety and reliability standards. Analyse , interpret and present qualification and test results to internal stakeholders and customers, ensuring compliance with defined technical requirements and operational expectations. Conduct technical studies, verification and validation activities to confirm that system designs meet engineering specifications and operational needs. Contribute technical expertise to engineering and project teams, supporting cost estimation, technical risk assessments and mitigation strategies for complex communications solutions. Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of supplier equipment when required, ensuring system performance and quality prior to delivery and installation. Hold a BEng/BSc or MEng/MSc in a relevant discipline (e.g. Communications, Electrical, Telecommunications, Electronic or Audio Engineering) or equivalent experience, with proven system or equipment design experience and expertise in areas such as VoIP, PBX systems, acoustic modelling, radio or safety-critical communications systems; CEng and defence or marine standards knowledge desirable. The Submarine Communications Team: As a Principal Engineer - Communications, you will collaborate with the internal communications design team to undertake a variety of design activities related to data networks, communication systems and associated equipment for submarine platforms. This role offers excellent exposure across the organisation, providing opportunities to engage with stakeholders at multiple levels. It also provides strong professional development prospects, enabling progression toward senior technical roles such as Consultant Engineer or into engineering leadership pathways. Relocation support may be available for submarine roles, subject to eligibility criteria. A place where everyone can thrive: We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Why BAE Systems? Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. Closing Date: 28th April 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job Title: Principal Engineer - Communications Location: Barrow, Hybrid We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Competitive Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. What you will be doing: In this role, you will lead the design and delivery of communications and audio systems for naval vessels, defining system requirements and engineering standards to develop effective solutions for complex submarine environments. You will produce technical documentation, develop testing protocols and support installation and commissioning activities. You will analyse test results, conduct technical studies to validate system performance, and collaborate with engineering and project teams on cost estimation, risk assessments and mitigation strategies, while supporting Factory Acceptance Testing to ensure equipment quality before installation. Core duties: Lead the design and integration of communications and audio systems across submarine platforms, defining system requirements, architecture and engineering standards to deliver robust and effective technical solutions. Produce high-quality technical documentation including system specifications, engineering calculations, design reports and user documentation, demonstrating strong technical writing and documentation capability. Define and support system testing protocols, including installation, commissioning and dockside activities, ensuring systems meet required operational performance, safety and reliability standards. Analyse , interpret and present qualification and test results to internal stakeholders and customers, ensuring compliance with defined technical requirements and operational expectations. Conduct technical studies, verification and validation activities to confirm that system designs meet engineering specifications and operational needs. Contribute technical expertise to engineering and project teams, supporting cost estimation, technical risk assessments and mitigation strategies for complex communications solutions. Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of supplier equipment when required, ensuring system performance and quality prior to delivery and installation. Hold a BEng/BSc or MEng/MSc in a relevant discipline (e.g. Communications, Electrical, Telecommunications, Electronic or Audio Engineering) or equivalent experience, with proven system or equipment design experience and expertise in areas such as VoIP, PBX systems, acoustic modelling, radio or safety-critical communications systems; CEng and defence or marine standards knowledge desirable. The Submarine Communications Team: As a Principal Engineer - Communications, you will collaborate with the internal communications design team to undertake a variety of design activities related to data networks, communication systems and associated equipment for submarine platforms. This role offers excellent exposure across the organisation, providing opportunities to engage with stakeholders at multiple levels. It also provides strong professional development prospects, enabling progression toward senior technical roles such as Consultant Engineer or into engineering leadership pathways. Relocation support may be available for submarine roles, subject to eligibility criteria. A place where everyone can thrive: We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Why BAE Systems? Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. Closing Date: 28th April 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Principal Engineer - Communications Location: Barrow, Hybrid We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Competitive Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. What you will be doing: In this role, you will lead the design and delivery of communications and audio systems for naval vessels, defining system requirements and engineering standards to develop effective solutions for complex submarine environments. You will produce technical documentation, develop testing protocols and support installation and commissioning activities. You will analyse test results, conduct technical studies to validate system performance, and collaborate with engineering and project teams on cost estimation, risk assessments and mitigation strategies, while supporting Factory Acceptance Testing to ensure equipment quality before installation. Core duties: Lead the design and integration of communications and audio systems across submarine platforms, defining system requirements, architecture and engineering standards to deliver robust and effective technical solutions. Produce high-quality technical documentation including system specifications, engineering calculations, design reports and user documentation, demonstrating strong technical writing and documentation capability. Define and support system testing protocols, including installation, commissioning and dockside activities, ensuring systems meet required operational performance, safety and reliability standards. Analyse , interpret and present qualification and test results to internal stakeholders and customers, ensuring compliance with defined technical requirements and operational expectations. Conduct technical studies, verification and validation activities to confirm that system designs meet engineering specifications and operational needs. Contribute technical expertise to engineering and project teams, supporting cost estimation, technical risk assessments and mitigation strategies for complex communications solutions. Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of supplier equipment when required, ensuring system performance and quality prior to delivery and installation. Hold a BEng/BSc or MEng/MSc in a relevant discipline (e.g. Communications, Electrical, Telecommunications, Electronic or Audio Engineering) or equivalent experience, with proven system or equipment design experience and expertise in areas such as VoIP, PBX systems, acoustic modelling, radio or safety-critical communications systems; CEng and defence or marine standards knowledge desirable. The Submarine Communications Team: As a Principal Engineer - Communications, you will collaborate with the internal communications design team to undertake a variety of design activities related to data networks, communication systems and associated equipment for submarine platforms. This role offers excellent exposure across the organisation, providing opportunities to engage with stakeholders at multiple levels. It also provides strong professional development prospects, enabling progression toward senior technical roles such as Consultant Engineer or into engineering leadership pathways. Relocation support may be available for submarine roles, subject to eligibility criteria. A place where everyone can thrive: We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Why BAE Systems? Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. Closing Date: 28th April 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job Title: Principal Engineer - Communications Location: Barrow, Hybrid We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Competitive Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. What you will be doing: In this role, you will lead the design and delivery of communications and audio systems for naval vessels, defining system requirements and engineering standards to develop effective solutions for complex submarine environments. You will produce technical documentation, develop testing protocols and support installation and commissioning activities. You will analyse test results, conduct technical studies to validate system performance, and collaborate with engineering and project teams on cost estimation, risk assessments and mitigation strategies, while supporting Factory Acceptance Testing to ensure equipment quality before installation. Core duties: Lead the design and integration of communications and audio systems across submarine platforms, defining system requirements, architecture and engineering standards to deliver robust and effective technical solutions. Produce high-quality technical documentation including system specifications, engineering calculations, design reports and user documentation, demonstrating strong technical writing and documentation capability. Define and support system testing protocols, including installation, commissioning and dockside activities, ensuring systems meet required operational performance, safety and reliability standards. Analyse , interpret and present qualification and test results to internal stakeholders and customers, ensuring compliance with defined technical requirements and operational expectations. Conduct technical studies, verification and validation activities to confirm that system designs meet engineering specifications and operational needs. Contribute technical expertise to engineering and project teams, supporting cost estimation, technical risk assessments and mitigation strategies for complex communications solutions. Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of supplier equipment when required, ensuring system performance and quality prior to delivery and installation. Hold a BEng/BSc or MEng/MSc in a relevant discipline (e.g. Communications, Electrical, Telecommunications, Electronic or Audio Engineering) or equivalent experience, with proven system or equipment design experience and expertise in areas such as VoIP, PBX systems, acoustic modelling, radio or safety-critical communications systems; CEng and defence or marine standards knowledge desirable. The Submarine Communications Team: As a Principal Engineer - Communications, you will collaborate with the internal communications design team to undertake a variety of design activities related to data networks, communication systems and associated equipment for submarine platforms. This role offers excellent exposure across the organisation, providing opportunities to engage with stakeholders at multiple levels. It also provides strong professional development prospects, enabling progression toward senior technical roles such as Consultant Engineer or into engineering leadership pathways. Relocation support may be available for submarine roles, subject to eligibility criteria. A place where everyone can thrive: We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Why BAE Systems? Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. Closing Date: 28th April 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Principal Engineer - Communications Location: Barrow, Hybrid We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Competitive Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. What you will be doing: In this role, you will lead the design and delivery of communications and audio systems for naval vessels, defining system requirements and engineering standards to develop effective solutions for complex submarine environments. You will produce technical documentation, develop testing protocols and support installation and commissioning activities. You will analyse test results, conduct technical studies to validate system performance, and collaborate with engineering and project teams on cost estimation, risk assessments and mitigation strategies, while supporting Factory Acceptance Testing to ensure equipment quality before installation. Core duties: Lead the design and integration of communications and audio systems across submarine platforms, defining system requirements, architecture and engineering standards to deliver robust and effective technical solutions. Produce high-quality technical documentation including system specifications, engineering calculations, design reports and user documentation, demonstrating strong technical writing and documentation capability. Define and support system testing protocols, including installation, commissioning and dockside activities, ensuring systems meet required operational performance, safety and reliability standards. Analyse , interpret and present qualification and test results to internal stakeholders and customers, ensuring compliance with defined technical requirements and operational expectations. Conduct technical studies, verification and validation activities to confirm that system designs meet engineering specifications and operational needs. Contribute technical expertise to engineering and project teams, supporting cost estimation, technical risk assessments and mitigation strategies for complex communications solutions. Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of supplier equipment when required, ensuring system performance and quality prior to delivery and installation. Hold a BEng/BSc or MEng/MSc in a relevant discipline (e.g. Communications, Electrical, Telecommunications, Electronic or Audio Engineering) or equivalent experience, with proven system or equipment design experience and expertise in areas such as VoIP, PBX systems, acoustic modelling, radio or safety-critical communications systems; CEng and defence or marine standards knowledge desirable. The Submarine Communications Team: As a Principal Engineer - Communications, you will collaborate with the internal communications design team to undertake a variety of design activities related to data networks, communication systems and associated equipment for submarine platforms. This role offers excellent exposure across the organisation, providing opportunities to engage with stakeholders at multiple levels. It also provides strong professional development prospects, enabling progression toward senior technical roles such as Consultant Engineer or into engineering leadership pathways. Relocation support may be available for submarine roles, subject to eligibility criteria. A place where everyone can thrive: We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Why BAE Systems? Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. Closing Date: 28th April 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Location Croydon, Liverpool, Manchester, Sheffield, Southport, Glasgow, Cardiff. About the job Job summary We're recruiting Principal Technical Architects across four digital portfolios: Migration and Borders Digital, Police and Public Protection Technology, Data Services and Analytics and Automation and Innovation . They require strong technical leadership, the ability to work across complex technology landscapes, and the capability to drive meaningful transformation through secure, user centred and scalable solutions. Migration and Borders Digital (MBD) MBD delivers the technology, data and cyber services that protect the UK border, support legitimate travel and trade, and enable people to prove their status to live and work in the UK. They manage high volume systems that handle people, passports and passenger movements, serving hundreds of thousands of users daily. Police and Public Protection Technology Portfolio (PPPT) PPPT supports critical national policing and public safety systems, including Law Enforcement Data Service; the Police National Database; Automatic Number Plate Recognition; offender and safeguarding systems; and key homeland security and international data sharing capabilities. PPPT designs, builds and operates modern, secure digital services at national scale that underpin millions of daily operational decisions across UK policing and help protect the public and manage risk. Data Services and Analytics (DSA) DSA is one of government's leading data analytics centres, central to the Home Office's data transformation. It provides strategic value by delivering innovative data insight services that help solve real government challenges, including the design and adoption of modern data architectures and medallion patterns. Automation and Innovation This portfolio turns emerging technologies into practical, high impact solutions by prototyping and deploying automation and advanced technologies to deliver significant efficiency savings. Working with the Digital Innovation Lab, you will operate at the forefront of public sector innovation, translating complex technologies into business outcomes through strong full stack architecture knowledge and a strategic, forward thinking approach. They deliver integrated, resilient services that support national security and public service transformation. Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. Where this is the case, employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in the office . Applicants can raise any queries to the email address at the bottom of the advert. Watch this short video to hear from members of Home Office Digital talking about the projects they work on and their experience of working here: Working for Home Office Digital. Job description As a Principal Technical Architect, you will define and execute the technical strategy for your responsibility, collaborating with senior leadership and diverse teams to ensure alignment with organisational, cross-departmental, and government-wide objectives. You will proactively seek opportunities to leverage emerging technologies such as cloud, AI, and IoT. You will ensure that technical solutions are secure, user-focused, and capable of adapting to evolving business needs. You will lead the design and review processes for complex systems and infrastructure, championing architectural best practices and governance. By bridging technical and business perspectives, you will resolve high-risk issues and shape initiatives that drive transformation. Your role includes guiding and inspiring other architects, facilitating professional growth, and establishing an environment where innovative thinking thrives. Person specification Main Responsibilities Own and deliver the overarching technical strategy, guiding architectural decisions that balance risk, complexity, and delivery timelines. Lead governance and assurance processes, ensuring solutions remain secure, robust, and aligned with enterprise architecture principles. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to advocate for digital transformation initiatives, influencing decisions through clear, data-driven insights. Mentor and guide architects and engineering teams, nurturing a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous learning. Oversee integration of new systems, developing detailed plans that align with broader organisational and cross-government strategies. Assess current systems to identify areas for improvement, analyse potential risks, and promote emerging best practices in the field. Facilitate stakeholder discussions, serving as the key escalation point for complex or high-risk design challenges. Drive continuous improvement, incorporating lessons learned into future strategies and ensuring consistency in architecture across multiple domains.
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
Location Croydon, Liverpool, Manchester, Sheffield, Southport, Glasgow, Cardiff. About the job Job summary We're recruiting Principal Technical Architects across four digital portfolios: Migration and Borders Digital, Police and Public Protection Technology, Data Services and Analytics and Automation and Innovation . They require strong technical leadership, the ability to work across complex technology landscapes, and the capability to drive meaningful transformation through secure, user centred and scalable solutions. Migration and Borders Digital (MBD) MBD delivers the technology, data and cyber services that protect the UK border, support legitimate travel and trade, and enable people to prove their status to live and work in the UK. They manage high volume systems that handle people, passports and passenger movements, serving hundreds of thousands of users daily. Police and Public Protection Technology Portfolio (PPPT) PPPT supports critical national policing and public safety systems, including Law Enforcement Data Service; the Police National Database; Automatic Number Plate Recognition; offender and safeguarding systems; and key homeland security and international data sharing capabilities. PPPT designs, builds and operates modern, secure digital services at national scale that underpin millions of daily operational decisions across UK policing and help protect the public and manage risk. Data Services and Analytics (DSA) DSA is one of government's leading data analytics centres, central to the Home Office's data transformation. It provides strategic value by delivering innovative data insight services that help solve real government challenges, including the design and adoption of modern data architectures and medallion patterns. Automation and Innovation This portfolio turns emerging technologies into practical, high impact solutions by prototyping and deploying automation and advanced technologies to deliver significant efficiency savings. Working with the Digital Innovation Lab, you will operate at the forefront of public sector innovation, translating complex technologies into business outcomes through strong full stack architecture knowledge and a strategic, forward thinking approach. They deliver integrated, resilient services that support national security and public service transformation. Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. Where this is the case, employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in the office . Applicants can raise any queries to the email address at the bottom of the advert. Watch this short video to hear from members of Home Office Digital talking about the projects they work on and their experience of working here: Working for Home Office Digital. Job description As a Principal Technical Architect, you will define and execute the technical strategy for your responsibility, collaborating with senior leadership and diverse teams to ensure alignment with organisational, cross-departmental, and government-wide objectives. You will proactively seek opportunities to leverage emerging technologies such as cloud, AI, and IoT. You will ensure that technical solutions are secure, user-focused, and capable of adapting to evolving business needs. You will lead the design and review processes for complex systems and infrastructure, championing architectural best practices and governance. By bridging technical and business perspectives, you will resolve high-risk issues and shape initiatives that drive transformation. Your role includes guiding and inspiring other architects, facilitating professional growth, and establishing an environment where innovative thinking thrives. Person specification Main Responsibilities Own and deliver the overarching technical strategy, guiding architectural decisions that balance risk, complexity, and delivery timelines. Lead governance and assurance processes, ensuring solutions remain secure, robust, and aligned with enterprise architecture principles. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to advocate for digital transformation initiatives, influencing decisions through clear, data-driven insights. Mentor and guide architects and engineering teams, nurturing a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous learning. Oversee integration of new systems, developing detailed plans that align with broader organisational and cross-government strategies. Assess current systems to identify areas for improvement, analyse potential risks, and promote emerging best practices in the field. Facilitate stakeholder discussions, serving as the key escalation point for complex or high-risk design challenges. Drive continuous improvement, incorporating lessons learned into future strategies and ensuring consistency in architecture across multiple domains.
Azure Infrastructure and Security Architect Azure Infrastructure and Security Architect - Microsoft Azure, Microservices, Cyber Security Architecture, IAM, SSO, MFA, WAF, VPN, CISSP, ISO, NIST, Cyber Essentials - Hybrid (Warrington) - £70-90k + excellent bonus + bens This is a key role for my client which comprises full responsibility for the end-to-end design of secure, resilient, highly-available click apply for full job details
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Azure Infrastructure and Security Architect Azure Infrastructure and Security Architect - Microsoft Azure, Microservices, Cyber Security Architecture, IAM, SSO, MFA, WAF, VPN, CISSP, ISO, NIST, Cyber Essentials - Hybrid (Warrington) - £70-90k + excellent bonus + bens This is a key role for my client which comprises full responsibility for the end-to-end design of secure, resilient, highly-available click apply for full job details
