UNISON
London, UK
UNISON Centre London Starting Salary £40,730 per annum plus London Weighting allowance of £6,894 35 hours per week Temporary 12 months contract Ref: ORD/AR24
UNISON is Britain’s leading public sector trade union, with more than 1.3 million members working in the public services, private, voluntary and community sectors and in the energy services. We employ 1,200 staff, including approximately 370 at our national centre in Euston, central London and the remainder in our 12 regions across the UK, in Northern Ireland.
About this Job
UNISON carried out a comprehensive staff digital skills survey during 2025, which highlighted gaps in IT skills among staff at all levels. Our Digital Skills Officer is building a comprehensive training and support programme to ensure all staff are able to make good use of the tools available to them.
We are now seeking a Digital Skills Trainer to support this work. This will be a specialist role within the Staff Learning and Development Department, working closely with the IT department. The postholder will train and engage colleagues in using Microsoft 365 Apps and other digital platforms as required.
What you'll do:
Design, create and deliver engaging and impactful digital skills training, online and in person, for a wide range of skills levels
Create simple online guidance and resources to meet emerging needs
Keep up to date with changes to the software we use and update training and resources accordingly
Work alongside the Digital Skills Officer to create and support a culture of confidence and competence in using digital tools at UNISON
Why join us:
Make a difference to how staff experience our digital tools
Contribute to our digital skills journey and help shape how it evolves
Be part of a small supportive team
The postholder will have a proven track record in IT skills training and a creative approach to designing training and resources.
In return we offer excellent benefits including 32 days of annual leave + public holidays, final salary pension scheme, flexible working and much more.
How to Apply
To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the General application form referring to the job description and person specification (both under “Documents”)
Please note that only the relevant application form will be accepted. CVs will not be accepted.
The completed application form along with the Recruitment and Disability Monitoring Form should be returned by e-mail to stafflearninganddevelopment@unison.co.uk quoting reference: ORD/AR24 on your application form.
Please save your documents starting with your full name in the document name.
Closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 8th May 2026.
The interviews will be held on Friday 5th June in UNISON Centre, Euston Road London.
UNISON is a dynamic, progressive union, committed to equality. We encourage men and women of all ages, Black and minority ethnic groups, disabled people, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people to work with us.
UNISON Centre London Starting Salary £40,730 per annum plus London Weighting allowance of £6,894 35 hours per week Temporary 12 months contract Ref: ORD/AR24
UNISON is Britain’s leading public sector trade union, with more than 1.3 million members working in the public services, private, voluntary and community sectors and in the energy services. We employ 1,200 staff, including approximately 370 at our national centre in Euston, central London and the remainder in our 12 regions across the UK, in Northern Ireland.
About this Job
UNISON carried out a comprehensive staff digital skills survey during 2025, which highlighted gaps in IT skills among staff at all levels. Our Digital Skills Officer is building a comprehensive training and support programme to ensure all staff are able to make good use of the tools available to them.
We are now seeking a Digital Skills Trainer to support this work. This will be a specialist role within the Staff Learning and Development Department, working closely with the IT department. The postholder will train and engage colleagues in using Microsoft 365 Apps and other digital platforms as required.
What you'll do:
Design, create and deliver engaging and impactful digital skills training, online and in person, for a wide range of skills levels
Create simple online guidance and resources to meet emerging needs
Keep up to date with changes to the software we use and update training and resources accordingly
Work alongside the Digital Skills Officer to create and support a culture of confidence and competence in using digital tools at UNISON
Why join us:
Make a difference to how staff experience our digital tools
Contribute to our digital skills journey and help shape how it evolves
Be part of a small supportive team
The postholder will have a proven track record in IT skills training and a creative approach to designing training and resources.
In return we offer excellent benefits including 32 days of annual leave + public holidays, final salary pension scheme, flexible working and much more.
How to Apply
To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the General application form referring to the job description and person specification (both under “Documents”)
Please note that only the relevant application form will be accepted. CVs will not be accepted.
The completed application form along with the Recruitment and Disability Monitoring Form should be returned by e-mail to stafflearninganddevelopment@unison.co.uk quoting reference: ORD/AR24 on your application form.
Please save your documents starting with your full name in the document name.
Closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 8th May 2026.
The interviews will be held on Friday 5th June in UNISON Centre, Euston Road London.
UNISON is a dynamic, progressive union, committed to equality. We encourage men and women of all ages, Black and minority ethnic groups, disabled people, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people to work with us.
The National Archives
Kew, Richmond, UK
The Infrastructure team resides within the innovative and progressive Digital and Technology Directorate and is embedded in a major and exciting three year legacy displacement programme. The directorate is a welcoming group of over 100 multidisciplinary professionals, all focused on building, delivering and supporting secure, modern and efficient digital and technology services. This role leads the infrastructure team with responsibility for the design, implementation, administration and support of infrastructure and digital solutions and services and the effective deployment of resources. About the Role We are looking for an accomplished Digital and Technology Infrastructure Services Manager to join us and lead a team of engineers and their workload. You'll mentor, coach and help develop the team as well as work-load manage business as usual with projects. This is a great opportunity for you to apply your broad skills across a range of systems and services and to provide technical leadership, working collaboratively with key stakeholders and external parties in supporting and working closely with Digital and Technology teams, security advisors and senior management to provide solutions design, expertise and assurance to projects and programmes. You will help develop and maintain Digital and Technology infrastructure and platform policies and procedures, and work with senior management to develop the cyber security strategy. SC-level Security Clearance or willingness to obtain SC clearance is mandatory for this role and requires that you have lived in the UK for the last 3 years. The length of required residency may depend on individual circumstances. About You We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic senior manager who will play a major role in the delivery of Digital and Technology services, from legacy system improvements / replacements through to digital and IT transformation. You will work closely with the various Digital teams and the Cyber Security team to design, create and improve new and existing products and services and you will work with business users, delivery teams and suppliers to identify and resolve issues and user needs. You must have very good, broad experience and knowledge of working in a Digital and Technology support environment using a variety of tools to support the management and delivery of production services. You should have experience across all IT service delivery activities including service management, incident management, change management, release management, configuration management, continual service improvement and customer satisfaction as well as playing a role in ensuring the highest levels of operational service delivery. A key part of this role is core infrastructure lifecycle management, ensuring clear and effective roadmaps and taking responsibility for their upgrades or replacements as required. Aligned with this is working with partners to help deliver the service and contract management of these third parties, including support and maintenance contract renewals. The role incorporates budget responsibility for the infrastructure and associated services, working alongside Finance and Procurement colleagues on renewals and supplier performance management. In addition to the activities outlined above, you must have people management experience to lead a team of infrastructure engineers, delivering a range of IT services. Benefits • You will be based in a beautiful setting by the River Thames in Kew with staff parking and good transport links. • An opportunity to work a hybrid working pattern • A comprehensive benefits scheme including a generous Civil Service pension, a subsidised on-site coffee shop and restaurant, season ticket loans, on-site gym and clubs. • 25 days leave rising incrementally to 30 days after six years (plus 10.5 days public and privilege holidays each year) • Excellent training and development opportunities tailored to your role and an agreed development plan. • Influencing the strategic objectives and the opportunity to define, design and implement improvements. • An opportunity to use or learn a wide range of skills. This is a full time post. However, requests for part-time working, flexible working and job share will be considered, taking into account at all times the operational needs of the Department. A combination of onsite and home working is available and applicants should be able to regularly travel to our Kew site for a minimum of 60% of their work time. Application Process: Interviews: Interviews will be held onsite, no earlier than week commencing 4th May Applications: You will be asked to provide answers to 5 questions relating to the key requirements for the role, and to provide your work history. Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please visit the Civil Service Careers website where you can find further information on the use of AI in the application guidance section. Sponsorship: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
The Infrastructure team resides within the innovative and progressive Digital and Technology Directorate and is embedded in a major and exciting three year legacy displacement programme. The directorate is a welcoming group of over 100 multidisciplinary professionals, all focused on building, delivering and supporting secure, modern and efficient digital and technology services. This role leads the infrastructure team with responsibility for the design, implementation, administration and support of infrastructure and digital solutions and services and the effective deployment of resources. About the Role We are looking for an accomplished Digital and Technology Infrastructure Services Manager to join us and lead a team of engineers and their workload. You'll mentor, coach and help develop the team as well as work-load manage business as usual with projects. This is a great opportunity for you to apply your broad skills across a range of systems and services and to provide technical leadership, working collaboratively with key stakeholders and external parties in supporting and working closely with Digital and Technology teams, security advisors and senior management to provide solutions design, expertise and assurance to projects and programmes. You will help develop and maintain Digital and Technology infrastructure and platform policies and procedures, and work with senior management to develop the cyber security strategy. SC-level Security Clearance or willingness to obtain SC clearance is mandatory for this role and requires that you have lived in the UK for the last 3 years. The length of required residency may depend on individual circumstances. About You We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic senior manager who will play a major role in the delivery of Digital and Technology services, from legacy system improvements / replacements through to digital and IT transformation. You will work closely with the various Digital teams and the Cyber Security team to design, create and improve new and existing products and services and you will work with business users, delivery teams and suppliers to identify and resolve issues and user needs. You must have very good, broad experience and knowledge of working in a Digital and Technology support environment using a variety of tools to support the management and delivery of production services. You should have experience across all IT service delivery activities including service management, incident management, change management, release management, configuration management, continual service improvement and customer satisfaction as well as playing a role in ensuring the highest levels of operational service delivery. A key part of this role is core infrastructure lifecycle management, ensuring clear and effective roadmaps and taking responsibility for their upgrades or replacements as required. Aligned with this is working with partners to help deliver the service and contract management of these third parties, including support and maintenance contract renewals. The role incorporates budget responsibility for the infrastructure and associated services, working alongside Finance and Procurement colleagues on renewals and supplier performance management. In addition to the activities outlined above, you must have people management experience to lead a team of infrastructure engineers, delivering a range of IT services. Benefits • You will be based in a beautiful setting by the River Thames in Kew with staff parking and good transport links. • An opportunity to work a hybrid working pattern • A comprehensive benefits scheme including a generous Civil Service pension, a subsidised on-site coffee shop and restaurant, season ticket loans, on-site gym and clubs. • 25 days leave rising incrementally to 30 days after six years (plus 10.5 days public and privilege holidays each year) • Excellent training and development opportunities tailored to your role and an agreed development plan. • Influencing the strategic objectives and the opportunity to define, design and implement improvements. • An opportunity to use or learn a wide range of skills. This is a full time post. However, requests for part-time working, flexible working and job share will be considered, taking into account at all times the operational needs of the Department. A combination of onsite and home working is available and applicants should be able to regularly travel to our Kew site for a minimum of 60% of their work time. Application Process: Interviews: Interviews will be held onsite, no earlier than week commencing 4th May Applications: You will be asked to provide answers to 5 questions relating to the key requirements for the role, and to provide your work history. Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please visit the Civil Service Careers website where you can find further information on the use of AI in the application guidance section. Sponsorship: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
L&Q Group
London, UK
Software Engineer - Power BI
Title: Software Engineer - Power BI
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 Months)
Salary: Salary starting from £49,502 pa (Regional) and from £57,094 pa (Inside London) depending on experience and location.
Reporting Office: London, Stratford or Manchester, Trafford
Persona: Agile (20-40% in the office per week)
Closing Date: 26th April 2026
Interviews will take place on: 1st stage is a virtual interview on 5th May 2026 followed by 2nd stage in-person interview on 13th May 2026
Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more …
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.
Join our Software Engineering Team at L&Q:
We are building the next generation of data-driven reporting and analytics solutions — and this role puts you at the centre of it. You will develop and manage Power BI reports, dashboards, and data models that turn complex information into clear insights for the organisation.
Working as part of a collaborative agile squad, you will design and maintain enterprise-level BI solutions using Power BI, SQL, DAX, KQL and Power Query (M).
You will help shape our reporting standards, data models, and best practices — ensuring our data is trusted, consistent, and ready for self-service analytics across the business.
Building Power BI CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps, improving security, governance and implementing Azure monitoring capabilities using Power BI.
You will report to the Lead Software Engineer and work closely with Data Engineers, Analysts, Architects, and Product Owners. It is a hands-on, creative role that blends technical skill with problem-solving and collaboration.
If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply!
Your impact in the role will be to:
Design, develop, and maintain Power BI reports, dashboards, and datasets using best practices in DAX, Power Query (M), KQL and data modelling.
Building Power BI CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps for version controlling.
Build and optimise reusable data models to support enterprise-level reporting and self-service analytics.
Develop SQL queries, stored procedures, and views to support analytical and operational reporting needs.
Implement and manage Power BI Service administration, including workspace permissions, data refreshes, and row-level security.
Collaborate with engineers, architects, and analysts to design efficient data solutions that integrate with the wider enterprise data platform.
Write clean, scalable, and well-documented code while applying engineering best practices through peer reviews and agile ceremonies.
Troubleshoot issues, analyse root causes, and deliver effective technical solutions.
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Stay up to date with emerging BI technologies, tools, and practices to continuously improve reporting capabilities.
Share knowledge and support capability growth across the teams.
By creating robust Power BI solutions and collaborating closely with technical and business teams, you will help drive a culture of data-led insight across the organisation.
What you'll bring:
Strong hands-on experience designing and developing Power BI reports, dashboards, and data models.
Advanced knowledge of DAX, Power Query (M), KQL and Power BI Service administration.
Advanced Knowledge of AzureDevOps (CI/CD, version control, automated deployment) for Power BI.
Strong SQL expertise, including writing complex queries, stored procedures, and CTEs, with experience in query optimization, performance tuning, and designing data models for relational databases.
Good understanding of relational databases, data warehousing concepts, and dimensional modelling (Kimball or similar).
Experience collaborating within agile scrum delivery teams, throughout SDLC and contributing to iterative development cycles. Methodologies. Familiarity with best practices for credential management in a highly secure environment using DevSecOps.
Effective communication and documentation skills, with the ability to present technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Passion for continuous learning and staying current with Power BI, Azure, and wider data technology trends.
Desirable:
Exposure to enterprise-level reporting governance, security, and performance optimisation practices.
Familiarity with Azure Data Services such as Azure SQL, Data Factory, Log Analytics, Azure Monitor and Synapse Analytics.
Integration with Microsoft tools (SharePoint, Power Apps, Teams)
Exposure to RESTful APIs
Understanding of data integration design, data repositories, and master data management (MDM) tools such as Semarchy.
Exposure to Unit 4, NEC Housing Management Systems (advantageous).
About L&Q:
We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.
250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.
At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values and behavioural framework , which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&Q.
L&Q strongly believe a diverse and inclusive workforce is important, and inclusion is part of our core values and everyday working practices. We make hiring decisions based on your experiences, skills and merits and we are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace.
At L&Q, sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK’s largest housing associations.
#TJ
Software Engineer - Power BI
Title: Software Engineer - Power BI
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 Months)
Salary: Salary starting from £49,502 pa (Regional) and from £57,094 pa (Inside London) depending on experience and location.
Reporting Office: London, Stratford or Manchester, Trafford
Persona: Agile (20-40% in the office per week)
Closing Date: 26th April 2026
Interviews will take place on: 1st stage is a virtual interview on 5th May 2026 followed by 2nd stage in-person interview on 13th May 2026
Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more …
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.
Join our Software Engineering Team at L&Q:
We are building the next generation of data-driven reporting and analytics solutions — and this role puts you at the centre of it. You will develop and manage Power BI reports, dashboards, and data models that turn complex information into clear insights for the organisation.
Working as part of a collaborative agile squad, you will design and maintain enterprise-level BI solutions using Power BI, SQL, DAX, KQL and Power Query (M).
You will help shape our reporting standards, data models, and best practices — ensuring our data is trusted, consistent, and ready for self-service analytics across the business.
Building Power BI CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps, improving security, governance and implementing Azure monitoring capabilities using Power BI.
You will report to the Lead Software Engineer and work closely with Data Engineers, Analysts, Architects, and Product Owners. It is a hands-on, creative role that blends technical skill with problem-solving and collaboration.
If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply!
Your impact in the role will be to:
Design, develop, and maintain Power BI reports, dashboards, and datasets using best practices in DAX, Power Query (M), KQL and data modelling.
Building Power BI CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps for version controlling.
Build and optimise reusable data models to support enterprise-level reporting and self-service analytics.
Develop SQL queries, stored procedures, and views to support analytical and operational reporting needs.
Implement and manage Power BI Service administration, including workspace permissions, data refreshes, and row-level security.
Collaborate with engineers, architects, and analysts to design efficient data solutions that integrate with the wider enterprise data platform.
Write clean, scalable, and well-documented code while applying engineering best practices through peer reviews and agile ceremonies.
Troubleshoot issues, analyse root causes, and deliver effective technical solutions.
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Stay up to date with emerging BI technologies, tools, and practices to continuously improve reporting capabilities.
Share knowledge and support capability growth across the teams.
By creating robust Power BI solutions and collaborating closely with technical and business teams, you will help drive a culture of data-led insight across the organisation.
What you'll bring:
Strong hands-on experience designing and developing Power BI reports, dashboards, and data models.
Advanced knowledge of DAX, Power Query (M), KQL and Power BI Service administration.
Advanced Knowledge of AzureDevOps (CI/CD, version control, automated deployment) for Power BI.
Strong SQL expertise, including writing complex queries, stored procedures, and CTEs, with experience in query optimization, performance tuning, and designing data models for relational databases.
Good understanding of relational databases, data warehousing concepts, and dimensional modelling (Kimball or similar).
Experience collaborating within agile scrum delivery teams, throughout SDLC and contributing to iterative development cycles. Methodologies. Familiarity with best practices for credential management in a highly secure environment using DevSecOps.
Effective communication and documentation skills, with the ability to present technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Passion for continuous learning and staying current with Power BI, Azure, and wider data technology trends.
Desirable:
Exposure to enterprise-level reporting governance, security, and performance optimisation practices.
Familiarity with Azure Data Services such as Azure SQL, Data Factory, Log Analytics, Azure Monitor and Synapse Analytics.
Integration with Microsoft tools (SharePoint, Power Apps, Teams)
Exposure to RESTful APIs
Understanding of data integration design, data repositories, and master data management (MDM) tools such as Semarchy.
Exposure to Unit 4, NEC Housing Management Systems (advantageous).
About L&Q:
We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.
250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.
At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values and behavioural framework , which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&Q.
L&Q strongly believe a diverse and inclusive workforce is important, and inclusion is part of our core values and everyday working practices. We make hiring decisions based on your experiences, skills and merits and we are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace.
At L&Q, sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK’s largest housing associations.
#TJ
