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Enterprise Architect Manager £Up to £95,000 GBP Onsite WORKING Location: Bristol;Cheltenham;Gloucester , Bristol, South West - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Join a global professional services organisation recognised by Fortune as one of the World's Most Admired Companies, reflecting a long-standing reputation for excellence, innovation, and leadership in delivering high-impact transformation across government and secure environments. With deep expertise in enterprise architecture, technology strategy, and complex programme delivery, this organisation helps shape the UK Government's most critical Defence and National Security initiatives. Key Details Role: Enterprise Architect Manager - Defence and National Security Locations: London, Bristol, Cheltenham, or Manchester Clearance Requirement: Developed Vetting (DV) Role Type: Permanent The Role - Enterprise Architect Manager - Defence and National Security As an Enterprise Architect Manager - Defence and National Security, you will work at the intersection of business strategy, technology, and data, helping define enterprise architecture vision, roadmaps, and operating models across complex government programmes. You will lead architectural thinking in secure environments, influence senior stakeholders, and ensure technology and data platforms deliver real, measurable value. This role is ideal for an Enterprise Architect Manager - Defence and National Security who thrives on combining strategic thinking with practical delivery and enjoys shaping enterprise-wide outcomes that directly support national security. What You'll Be Doing as an Enterprise Architect Manager - Defence and National Security As an Enterprise Architect Manager - Defence and National Security, you will: Translate business strategy into enterprise architecture vision, target states, and transformation roadmaps Assess the impact of strategic change across business, application, data, technology, infrastructure, and operations Lead the development of enterprise architecture blueprints, illustrating end-to-end technology landscapes, integrations, and data flows Provide architecture leadership across complex digital reinvention and transformation programmes Develop value cases and investment justifications to support executive decision-making Apply Lean and Agile enterprise architecture principles across complex technology environments Conduct end-to-end vendor and platform assessments across technology, data, and integration layers Act as a trusted advisor between business, technology teams, and third-party suppliers Establish and apply enterprise architecture governance, balancing standards with business outcomes Lead the design and governance of enterprise data platform capabilities, including integration, automation, security, and compliance Define and support implementation of enterprise architecture operating models Deliver enterprise architecture maturity assessments and improvement roadmaps Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies, identifying opportunities to drive innovation and change Key Requirements The successful Enterprise Architect Manager - Defence and National Security will combine strong enterprise architecture expertise with the credibility to operate confidently in secure government environments. You will have: Experience working within secure UK Government environments (e.g., Defence, Public Safety, National Security) Hands-on experience across one or more architecture domains: Business, Application, Data, Technology Background in large-scale, complex, or highly sensitive transformation programmes Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, capable of influencing senior audiences Experience working across multi-disciplinary teams and operating at different levels of architectural abstraction Knowledge of hyperscale and enterprise platforms (e.g., SAP, Workday, Oracle, Salesforce, public cloud) An inquisitive mindset with interest in emerging technologies such as AI, data, cloud, automation, and robotics Experience contributing to or designing AI-enabled solutions Developed Vetting (DV) clearance Set Yourself Apart We are particularly interested in candidates who have: Deep knowledge of secure UK Government technology landscapes Previous consulting experience in enterprise architecture or technology strategy Experience with Government Service Manual, Technology Code of Practice (TCoP), and UK Digital/Data strategies Experience in enterprise architecture initiatives such as application rationalisation, re-platforming, modernisation, or data architecture transformation Exposure to business capability models, process taxonomies, and maturity assessments Hands-on experience with data platform architecture, including data quality, metadata, security, privacy, and compliance Understanding of public and private cloud architectures Experience using enterprise architecture tools such as LeanIX, Avolution, Orbus, Bizzdesign, or similar Relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF, COBIT, DCAM, AWS/Azure/GCP architecture) Knowledge of DAMA-DMBOK Why Join as an Enterprise Architect Manager - Defence and National Security? Join a consulting organisation recognised by Fortune as one of the World's Most Admired Companies Shape enterprise architecture and technology solutions that underpin the UK Government's most critical Defence and National Security programmes Work within a collaborative, high-performing team of architects, strategists, and consultants Access structured career progression within a global advisory network Be part of an organisation committed to innovation, inclusion, and continuous professional development This is a permanent role for candidates with DV clearance, offering the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and high-impact programmes in the UK. Reference: AON/AMC/EnterpriseArchDV JBRP1_UKTJ

The Company Cognizant (NASDAQ:CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant has over 340,000 employees as of January 2025. Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world. Cognizant Consulting At Cognizant, our consultants orchestrate the capabilities to truly change the game across strategy, design, technology and industry/functional knowledge to deliver insight at speed and solutions at scale. Our consulting services elevate the unique abilities and business aspirations of customers and employees and build relationships based on trust and value. Energy & Utilities Consulting Energy & utilities in the UK are going through a transformation journey with the focus on making data-centric Asset Investment decisions, enhanced customer experience (through digital and data enablement), sustainable and reliable infrastructure(green energy driven water treatment, fewer leakages etc.), digitalisation of the aging infrastructure, visualisation of their disparate decision support systems in a single pane of glass and most importantly disruption from innovative technologies entering the marketplace. Cognizant has engagements with multiple energy & utilities clients in the UK where we are helping them being customer obsessed and lead the transformation initiatives to build new offerings, solutions and innovative business models aligned to the market trends and regulatory commitments. Role Overview The OT Architect will lead the design integration and governance of Operational Technology (OT) systems across a modern utilities environment. This role focuses on secure SCADA telemetry and industrial automation platforms ensuring seamless interoperability with enterprise IT ERP and cloud ecosystems. Roles & Responsibilities OT Architecture & Systems Integration Design and maintain end to end OT architectures covering SCADA RTUs/PLCs telemetry historian platforms and field communications. Develop integration patterns between OT systems and enterprise IT/ERP platforms (e.g. SAP Oracle Maximo GIS asset management). Define secure data flows between plant control rooms corporate networks and cloud services. Lead the adoption of IIoT technologies edge computing and modern data architectures for real time operational insight. Cybersecurity & Compliance Embed ISA/IEC 62443 NIS2 and UK CNI security principles into OT designs. Conduct risk assessments threat modelling and architecture reviews across OT environments. Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement segmentation zero trust principles and secure remote access for OT assets. SCADA & Utilities Operations Provide architectural leadership for SCADA upgrades control system migrations and telemetry modernization programs. Work closely with control room operations and engineering teams to ensure system reliability availability and regulatory compliance. Support lifecycle planning for OT assets including vendor selection obsolescence management and technology road mapping. Stakeholder Engagement & Technical Leadership Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership engineering managers and IT/OT program teams. Translate operational requirements into scalable secure and compliant architectures. Lead workshops produce high quality technical documentation and guide delivery partners and system integrators. Support procurement contract reviews and vendor governance for OT and IIoT solutions. Essential skills Utilities Operational Domain Knowledge Understanding of end-to-end business process model in Water and Wastewater treatment operations Understanding of supervisory and control processes Expertise in defining solutions for data acquisitions from operational systems and OT-IT Integration Understanding of operational technology elements (PLCs, RTUs, Data Loggers, SCADA systems, Timeseries historian etc.) and how they help utility operational processes Appreciation of protocols used in process automation - Modbus, OPC UA, OPC DA, MQTT, AMQP etc. Enterprise Asset Management Domain Expertise for Utilities Solution Design and Prototyping Business & technology process mapping, capability maps and value streams Excellent communication skills Desired Skills Expertise in Cloud Technologies preferably Azure Appreciation of IoT Technologies An appreciation of Enterprise Architecture

At Capgemini Invent, we believe difference drives change. As inventive transformation consultants, we blend our strategic, creative and scientific capabilities, collaborating closely with clients to deliver cutting edge solutions. Join us to drive transformation tailored to our client's challenges of today and tomorrow. Informed and validated by science and data. Superpowered by creativity and design. All underpinned by technology created with purpose. Your Role The Digital Operating Model team is part of Capgemini Invent's growing Business Technology practice, one of the leading CIO & CTO advisory and technology innovation teams in the UK and Europe. Our high calibre management consultants deliver profitable outcomes in business and IT oriented environments, working collaboratively with major FTSE 100 and Government clients to help them achieve their strategic goals and further enhance the delivery of business value from the IT estate. We are looking for talented individuals to join the team, and to support our clients to make the best choices about their digital operating models as well as get the best advice to make these come to life. In this role you will play a key role in: Shaping and influencing operating model choices made by some of the largest Private and Public Sector organisations in the UK Advising C suite and senior leadership teams on unlocking value from IT and technology investments, embedding AI and Agentic AI in their IT operating models in a controlled way, creating new collaboration opportunities between Business and IT, and driving efficiencies and cost savings. Challenging status quo and perceived barriers, and leveraging your past experiences with similar clients and industries Leading and coaching teams of Digital operating model practitioners to deliver the best possible outcomes for clients As part of your role you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the business and your own personal growth, through activities that form part of the following categories: Business Development - Leading/contributing to proposals, RFPs, bids, proposition development, client pitch contribution, client hosting at events. Internal contribution - Campaign development, internal think tanks, whitepapers, practice development (operations, recruitment, team events & activities), offering development. Learning & development - Training to support your career development and the skills demand within the company, certifications etc. Your Profile Experience delivering strategic digital technology advisory engagements and building trusting relationships with CIOs, CTOs and their leadership teams Experience working in complex FTSE100 environments and large Government organisations Experience designing digital, product led operating and/or Agentic AI driven operating models across the core dimensions of an operating model (i.e. leadership and culture, processes and tooling, organisational structure, accountability and decision making, performance management) Experience of using AI tooling to enhance delivery of digital operating model design projects, while tailoring solutions to client objectives. Experience of delivering an end to end digital operating model design project, incl. AS IS assessment, options development, high level and detailed design, evidence based business cases and transition roadmaps Good knowledge of digital technology industry trends, including but not limited to: AI, Agentic AI, Agile at Scale, DevSecOps delivery, journey to cloud, edge computing, low code/no code solution development, etc. Preferred but optional: ITIL foundations or higher Proven ability to be successful in a matrixed organisation, and to enlist support and commitment from peers in selling and delivering consulting solutions. Experience of proposition building and delivery. What You'll Love About Working Here? You'll be free to make your role and your career what you want it to be. Proactivity and ambition flourish at Capgemini Invent. There are countless opportunities available to propel your development forward: seek out those that suit you, and we will back you all the way. You'll also be working in a company investing heavily in AI first and supporting its employees on the journey. In summary, we believe the following make this a great place to work: Show how single minds make for better teams: Work alongside fierce intellects who love to collaborate. Be comfortable outside your comfort zone: Self stretchers thrive in our environment. Build momentum in your career: Make your role and your career what you want it to be. Stay true to who you are: Play to your strengths and bring your individuality. Aim for nothing less than leading edge: We thrive on the knowledge that the Digital work we do has real impact. Give your curiosity freedom and focus: A place where inquisitiveness and entrepreneurial thinking are encouraged. Need to Know At Capgemini we don't just believe in inclusion, we actively go out to making it a working reality. Driven by our core values and Inclusive Futures for All campaign, we build environments where you can bring your whole self to work. We aim to build an environment where employees can enjoy a positive work life balance. We embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day to day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements. Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation. We see a healthy and happy workforce a critical component for us to achieve our organisational ambitions. To help support wellbeing we have trained 'Mental Health Champions' across each of our business areas. We have also invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy. We are a Disability Confident Employer Capgemini is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) under the UK Government's Disability Confident scheme. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we will offer an interview to all candidates who: Declare they have a disability, and Meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. Please opt in during the application process. CSR We're also focused on using tech to have a positive social impact. So, we're working to reduce our own carbon footprint and improve everyone's access to a digital world. It's something we're really serious about. In fact, we were even named as one of the world's most ethical companies by the Ethisphere Institute for the 10th year. When you join Capgemini, you'll join a team that does the right thing. Whilst you will have London, Manchester or Glasgow as an office base location, you must be fully flexible in terms of assignment location, as these roles may involve periods of time away from home at short notice. We offer a remuneration package which includes flexible benefits options for you to choose to suit your own personal circumstances and a variable element dependent grade and on company and personal performance. About Capgemini Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55 year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end to end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion.

About us: 31ten is an agile, independent consultancy and certified B Corp. Trusted by our clients and partners, we've been named as one of the UK's Leading Management Consultancies by the Financial Times every year since 2020. We work in partnership with the public sector to make places better for the people that live, work, and learn in them. Integrity, inclusivity, social and environmental awareness are at the heart of what we do, and we collaborate with our clients to deliver sustainable change, meaningful impact, and better outcomes. Work-life balance is important to us - we recognise that everyone has interests and commitments outside of their work and so we strongly advocate for working in the way that's best for you. Whether that's part-time, condensed hours, from home or the London office, flexible working arrangements are actively supported. 31ten works across Local & Central Government, Housing & Development, Education, Health & Social Care and Blue Light Services. Our services in these sectors typically take the shape of: Customer, Digital & Technology; Strategy & Transformation; People & Change; Placemaking & Regeneration; Finance & Assets; Procurement & Partnerships; and Business Cases. About the role: Managing Consultants at 31ten are central to successful project delivery. Their work goes beyond delivering high quality advice and outputs - they are responsible for managing delivery teams, quality and commercials, whilst being the face of the project and engaging positively with our clients. We are keen to speak to candidates who are interested in helping us to design and deliver services to the public sector, which: Promote place-based investment approaches that drive inclusive economic growth and long-term value for local communities Leverage public investment to catalyse regeneration and sustainable growth Generate long-term sustainable income streams or one-off receipts through strategic asset reviews Identify opportunities and evaluate options to drive regeneration, repurpose assets and develop new housing Supports growth ambitions through local economic strategies Develop and implement investment strategies, including investment funds, and advice on commercial opportunities Preparation of economic appraisals, impact assessments, and evaluation studies to inform strategic decision-making and prioritise projects Analyse regional and local economic conditions and trends to inform planning, investment, and regeneration priorities Facilitate partnerships between public, private, and community stakeholders to drive inclusive, sustainable economic outcomes Assess and monitor the impact of economic interventions to ensure delivery of intended outcomes for communities The points above reflect our broad-ranging mission, so we don't expect relevant experience in them all. In fact, our preferred recruits tend to have a focused CV with strong evidence of experience in some but not all areas. In this role, we'd expect you to Take responsibility for clarifying scope, planning and delivery of projects, meeting deadlines and flagging risks, tasking and managing the project team Have good commercial acumen in a consulting context and strong management of project hygiene factors, including awareness of the impact on the project and wider business performance Have a growing client network, develop strong relationships with clients through project work, and effectively influence opposite numbers at a project level Be able to design and complete a range of data analysis and convey key insights with a clear understanding of client context, relative strengths, risks and sensitivities Be a clear and effective communicator, with the ability to tailor style to the audience and client context Be a confident report writer - happy holding the pen - and confidently present your own work / findings externally and facilitate regular client engagement Have a strong understanding of the sector and market, and take a proactive approach to further development Be able to plan and manage end-to-end proposal and tender response process, preparing well-drafted responses to bid questions for senior review and directing others as required About you: A great '31tenner' is a self-starter with drive and ambition. We are looking for people who can build excellent client relationships and work collaboratively within a team environment. But above all else, you must be passionate about social impact and working with the public sector. We hire the person first, experience second, shaping the role around the individual. We recognise that every candidate's experiences and background will be different. We value a broad, diverse range of perspectives. We're keen to hear from values-driven candidates, with: Demonstrable experience in Economic Development & Growth, Finance, Investment and Policy Demonstrable experience working either for or with the public sector, specifically local or central government, in-house or in a consulting role with public sector clients Experience writing HMT Green Book Business Cases A growth mindset, regularly seeking feedback and continuous self-improvement Initiative and ownership, self-managing your time, flagging your availability and clearly communicating updates with project teams, working across multiple projects in tandem The ability to engage successfully with clients, client teams and key stakeholders and to work in a relational manner/style A demonstrable commitment to improving public sector and local government services The ability to deal with ambiguity and to navigate complex or unclear issues The ability to think analytically, systematically, and logically, breaking down complex information to enable us and our clients to better understand them Be comfortable receiving and delivering clear, constructive feedback (or prepared to embrace the uncomfortable!) An active contribution to the development of our company culture, role-modelling our values and engaging with internal initiatives and knowledge-sharing Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Flexi bank holidays - the option to substitute religious holidays for a date that is meaningful to you The option to purchase up to 5 additional annual leave days (per year) Private healthcare package with BUPA and the ability to add family members Matched pension up to 6% of gross salary Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave Annual performance-based bonus (discretionary) Work-life balance - we recognise that everyone has interests and commitments outside of their work and so we strongly advocate for working in the way that's best for you. Whether that's part-time, condensed hours, from home or the office, flexible working arrangements are actively supported A friendly and supportive working environment with regular opportunities for collaboration, team socials and modern offices with excellent facilities for staff in a central location Annual team away day and Christmas party Opportunities to get involved in our social value programme of volunteering and pro-bono support to causes that align with our mission Continuous opportunities for career development and training, including support to pursue professional qualifications (that align to our work) Unlimited access to our online learning platform, You Can Now Salary sacrifice cycle-to-work, tech at home and electric vehicle scheme Access to our Payroll Giving scheme, enabling tax efficient donations to charities of your choice Our interview process: 1st stage - Initial phone call with our People Lead 2nd stage - Technical interview - Includes an Excel test and case study / presentation task (2hrs, virtual via Teams) with two members of the hiring team 3rd stage - Values & behaviours interview - Final meeting with two members of our Senior Leadership Team (1hr, in-person)

The Procurement Officer will play a pivotal role within the Procurement & Supply Chain department, managing procurement processes and ensuring compliance within the public sector. The position can be based from one of the following offices: Peterborough, Cardiff or Aberdeen but does offer a lot of flexibility on location as candidates will only be required to be in the office twice per month. Client Details The UK's statutory advisor on issues affecting the natural environment across the UK and internationally. The organisations primary role is advising all four Governments of the UK. They also work with private sector organisations to support decision making on the sustainable use of marine waters and natural resources around the UK. They are led by the Joint Committee, which brings together members from the nature conservation bodies for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and independent members appointed by the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs under an independent Chair. Support is provided to the Committee by approx. 270 people who bring together scientific and technical expertise, extensive knowledge of policy at global, European and national levels, and skills in working with other organisations. Description Responsible for leading, shaping, and delivering compliant and innovative procurement across the organisation. This role ensures alignment with government policy, maximises commercial value, and supports the delivery of strategic outcomes through high-quality supplier engagement and contract management. The postholder will play a key role in embedding the Procurement Act 2023, championing best practice, and mentoring internal stakeholders in their responsibilities. Strategic Procurement Leadership Lead the development and implementation of the procurement strategy in line with Defra group commercial policy. Act as the organisation's procurement expert, advising senior management and programme leads on complex or high-risk procurements. Ensure full compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, UK Public Contracts Regulations (PCRs), and Cabinet Office guidance. Lead the development and implementation of Jthe organisations procurement strategy in line with their policy. Act as the organisation's procurement expert, advising senior management and programme leads on complex or high-risk procurements. Ensure full compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, UK Public Contracts Regulations (PCRs), and Cabinet Office guidance. Commercial Governance & Assurance Oversee governance of procurement activity, including pipeline reporting, assurance of procurement routes, and contract registers. Lead pre-procurement planning, ensuring robust business cases, route-to-market decisions, and early market engagement. Implement and manage the organisational Scheme of Delegation for commercial approvals. Risk Management & Continuous Improvement Maintain auditable records and ensure procurements are defensible and transparent. Support sustainable procurement, social value, modern slavery, and net zero targets in line with Defra and UK Government policy. Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and innovation (e.g., through use of AI or digital tools). Profile Demonstrable experience in public sector procurement, including end-to-end tendering and contract management Strong understanding of public procurement legislation, including the Procurement Act 2023, and its practical implications Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, provide strategic advice, and deliver training or policy guidance Excellent communication and drafting skills, especially in developing procurement documentation, guidance notes, and debrief letters Strong analytical and risk assessment capability with a focus on value for money, probity, and audit compliance Experience in the production of and review of contracts. Job Offer Competitive salary between 41,525 and 45,525 depending on CIPS status (up to 4k allowance for MCIPS) 25 days annual leave rising to 30 with service plus 12 days public provelege leave Flexible working options (flexitime) Excellent hybrid option - only 1-2 days per month required on site (Petebrough, Aberdeen or Cardiff depending on which is closest) Civil service pension (28%) If of interest, please click apply to the advert - CV submission, and a Michael Page consultant will be in touch to discuss in further detail.

Deputy Administration Manager - DB Pensions Location: Bristol Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time Grade: Consultant Hybrid REQ003411 About XPS Group: XPS Group is a prominent and growing UK consultancy and administration firm within the pensions and insurance sectors. As a FTSE 250 company with over 2000 employees, we leverage expertise alongside advanced technology to serve over 1,400 pension schemes and their sponsors. Our goal is to foster a workplace where diverse talents thrive. About the Role: We are currently seeking a Deputy Administration Manager to join our team. Our teams of pension administrators provide services to a wide range of trust-based company pensions schemes including defined benefit, defined contribution, career average revalued earnings, and hybrid schemes. Our administrative approach is scheme-based; one team is responsible for every aspect of each client's service, enabling us to build the best possible relationships and provide clarity of focus each scheme deserves. Ultimately, pension schemes are there for their members; we place just as much emphasis on delivering excellent customer service as we do on technical proficiency and quality control. Key Responsibilities: Overseeing the management of annual and ad-hoc projects for all schemes on the team such as renewals, benefit statements, pension increases, life styling, trustees' reports and accounts. Ensuring projects are fully monitored and completed in line with customer and legislation requirements. Reviewing the client work of other less experienced pension administrator team members. Monitoring accuracy, performance, and SLA's for the team, including activity and client performances, and taking action to ensure targets are met. Liaising with Administration Managers regarding appraisals and regular catch-up meetings. Conducting some appraisals and catch-up meetings including regular mentoring meetings with staff on probation. Ensuring the accurate update of time recording system for both chargeable and non-chargeable activities. Maintaining a client focused approach, able to develop trusting and credible partnerships with clients. Preparing, checking and issuing administration bills Updating internal change control and other schedules and spreadsheets as required. Ensuring breaches, errors and complaint logs are promptly completed and regularly reviewed. Deputise at Administration Manager meetings when necessary. Manage day to day activities of staff to ensure efficient and effective delivery of all work. Hold regular workflow meetings with senior team members (where needed) to manage progress and resolve any issues. Your Profile: Essential: Able to demonstrate an expert knowledge of pensions administration activities and can apply this knowledge to any scheme. Previous pensions administration experience of Defined Benefit (DB) schemes including leavers, retirements, deaths, transfers in, transfers out and reporting. Experience of current pensions legislation and frameworks is essential, especially the regulatory requirements of the various Pensions and Finance Acts which impact on pensions administration. Previous supervisory of workflow management experience is required - ideally including performance monitoring, appraisals, recruitment etc. IT proficient: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint. Effective management skills including awareness of management processes and motivation of staff, Able to demonstrate a numerical aptitude evidence by work related experience or academic achievements. Desirable: Third party pensions administration experience preferred, although strong all-round experience within an in-house pensions department which is not purely process driven will be considered. Previous presentational experience is desirable to assist with prospect pitches and trustee meetings. Sound commercial and business awareness. Qualifications: Strong Maths and English GCSE or equivalent qualification - minimum grade C/5. Progression within a relevant pensions' qualification e.g. CPC/QPA/DPC/RPC/APMI is desirable. What We Offer: Enjoy a competitive salary, annual discretionary bonus, and 25 days' holiday with buy/sell flexibility. Benefits include pension matching, healthcare plans, life assurance, and retailer discounts. We support our team with a flexible benefits scheme, employee assistance, and digital GP service. Participating in volunteering events is encouraged with paid volunteer days available. Referral bonuses are offered for introducing suitable candidates to XPS. How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit applications via Apply Now option or contact for more information. Join XPS Group and contribute to a dynamic and inclusive workplace. Equal Opportunities Statement: XPS Group is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all candidates, irrespective of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure accessible and supportive work settings for all employees. Eligibility: Any employment offer made will be conditional upon you satisfying DBS Disclosure checks, Employment or educational references, Satisfactory credit checks and eligibility to work in the UK before an offer can be made. XPS Group is not able to provide sponsorship to employees. Who Are We: To find out more please visit:

The Head of Research leads ODI's multidisciplinary team of researchers. Reporting to the Director of Research, the Head of Research is responsible for scoping, selling and delivering ODI's research to support the creation of an open, trustworthy data ecosystem. The Head of Research plays a key role in ensuring that research priorities at the ODI are aligned with our strategy; and that they remain sustainable through fundraising and business development. ODI research spans multiple sectors and stakeholders all over the world. It brings together insights and methods from multiple disciplines (e.g., computer science, AI, data science, social sciences, law, digital humanities, arts) to advance the world's understanding of how we build, assess, and use data infrastructure and technologies. ODI researchers work closely with consultants, product designers, technologists, and trainers across the business to ensure research results respond to real-world concerns and achieve impact. The Head of Research supports the Director of Research with the overall line management of the research team. Furthermore, the role leads on building an internal community of practice around research methods and toolkits, research quality assurance, research integrity, and research data management. The Head of Research role has specific responsibilities, as well as more general responsibilities as a senior member of the team and line manager. Key responsibilities of the role Overseeing the scoping and delivery of the ODI's research projects and research-led programmes. Leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver research projects, providing expertise on data and AI standards, technology, and research practices. Line-managing ODI researchers. Identifying and leading on research-focused fundraising and business development opportunities from a range of public, commercial, and philanthropic sources. Ensuring that all research and development work produced by the ODI is well-designed and delivered, including supporting and holding to account the R&D team and associates in their delivery of work. Leading our internal community of practice on research methods and toolkits, research quality assurance, research integrity, and research data management. Building and maintaining relationships with people and organisations who are undertaking research that supports the design and delivery of open, trustworthy data ecosystems, including public and private sector organisations, academic institutions as well as community-driven actors, nationally, across Europe and internationally. Overseeing the dissemination of research activities and results in research venues, including peer-reviewed conferences and journals in the pertinent disciplines. Working closely with the policy team to ensure ODI's research priorities remain policy-relevant and that policy work is informed with the latest findings of ODI research. Working with the technology, consultancy, learning, and product teams to support the development of ODI products and services based on or informed by research activities. Being an external ambassador for the ODI on research and technology-related topics, representing the team at client meetings, conferences and other events - both domestically and internationally. Responsibilities as a member of the senior leadership team Supporting the Director of Research in advising the CEO and Board on ODI's strategy, aiming towards achieving its mission and being a sustainable organisation. Reporting to the Executive Leadership Team and Board on research matters. Exercising financial and contractual responsibilities and compliance controls. Representing the ODI to external stakeholders and clients. Developing the sustainability of the organisation e.g., through developing leads, designing projects and programmes of work, core funding, financial management, restructuring, and negotiating to bring in work to the ODI. Supporting and holding to account the whole ODI team in their work and conduct. Supporting the whole ODI team pastorally and in their professional development. Responsibilities as a line manager Providing pastoral care for the line reports through regular check ins & catch ups and monitoring their attendance and sick leave. Defining & managing the performance of line reports by ensuring they keep their role description up to date, helping them define their objectives & reviewing these on a quarterly basis. Managing and overseeing business development activities with research involvement. Managing the resourcing and workload of line reports in collaboration with project leads and delivery managers, including ensuring they take their holiday and helping them to manage their time. Helping line reports engage well with the organisation, including communicating & clarifying company strategy and policies, and dealing with any conflicts they experience with clients or members of the team. Ensuring line reports receive professional required CPD, coaching or mentoring to aid their professional development. Being involved in recruiting new people to fill research roles, including drafting role descriptions, shortlisting and interviewing. Responsibilities as a member of the ODI team Reflecting and developing ODI's values and culture in the way you work. Taking time for professional required CPD, coaching and mentoring, both individually and as a team. Skills, knowledge and experience A degree in a computational, AI or data subject, ideally a PhD or comparable relevant experience. Extensive experience in a research role in a computational, AI or data field. Proven track record of experience in applying qualitative, quantitative, and computational research methods. Familiarity, both in theory and in practice, with core and emerging data-related technologies, including at least one of the following: AI, privacy-enhancing technologies, knowledge graphs and semantic technologies, web data publishing, data products, data spaces and data management. A deep understanding of what makes research impactful and a track record of research impact success stories. A track record in planning, scoping, conducting, analysing and communicating research to different audiences. A great storyteller and communicator, able to speak fluently to businesses, designers, engineers and other stakeholders (in English). Experience with leading, managing, and growing a team of researchers with different backgrounds. Experience in training or coaching others in best practices around research methods and toolkits, research quality assurance, research integrity, and research data management. Ability to work effectively under pressure and to short deadlines. Ability to multi-task and move quickly between projects through effective prioritisation. Organised and with excellent attention to detail. Cares about the mission and goals of ODI. A strong record of fundraising and peer-reviewed publications. Experience in working across disciplines, sectors, and countries. A network of collaborators and stakeholders from different sectors. The ODI's Values The ODI expects all staff and associates to demonstrate our values of curiosity, creativity and collaboration. Curiosity - We ask questions, we are interested in our world, in the people we work with, and in the opportunities and risks we encounter together. We challenge assumptions and the status quo so that we continuously learn, improve and grow, enabling all of our partners to do the same. Creativity - We strive to be creative in our approach, culture and outcomes so that everything we do delivers unique value and is inspiring. Collaboration - We seek to bring together the best people, organisations and ideas to contribute positively to everything we do together and to the world we aim for - a world where we bring the best of collective working to provide the skills and insights needed to achieve positive, sustainable impact. 5% contributory pension Life assurance cover Long-term disability cover Critical illness cover Coaching and mentoring for skills and personal development Please upload a CV and Cover Letter explaining why you are the right candidate for the role by time and date. Note to applicants The ODI welcomes and encourages job applications from a diverse range of backgrounds to promote an inclusive culture and a diverse working environment. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We expect all employees to embrace and uphold these values. This includes actively participating in DEI initiatives, fostering a culture of belonging, treating colleagues with dignity, and demonstrating a willingness to learn and grow in understanding diverse perspectives. We believe that a workplace that reflects the world around us drives innovation and makes us a stronger company. We are now recognised as a Disability Confident Committed employer (Level 2) This is a government-supported scheme that supports organisations like ours to make the most of the talents that people with disabilities can bring to our workplace. The scheme helps us recruit and retain great people; draw from the widest possible pool of talent; secure high-quality employees who are skilled, loyal and hardworking; and improve employee morale and commitment by demonstrating that we treat all of our people fairly.