Location Bristol, Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, York. Existing CO staff can work in the their original contractual work location. Existing Civil Servants working in all other departments can work in Bristol, Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle & York. External candidates can work in Bristol, Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle & York. About the job Job summary We're seeking a Software Developer experienced in back end (with focus on data pipelines) as well as wider technologies. You can code in Python and have experience of ETL systems e.g., Apache Spark or similar. During the interview, it will be beneficial to share and walk the panel through any historic code you have written. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting project in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Robotic Automation and Data analysis The ideal candidate will be proactive and collaborative, with a passion for clean, maintainable code and modern development practices. They are familiar with AGILE methodology, but are equally able to take ownership for key deliverables and can deliver autonomously. Knowledge working with AI solution implementation is advantageous but not essential. Job description You will join the Cabinet Office Digital, Data, Insights and AI team as a Software Developer in a multidisciplinary Agile team, delivering services for a large data warehouse and analytics platform (GRID). As a software engineer, you will initially have a core focus on back-end development. You will: Lead development of data engineering requirements from requirement through to live support. Complete information assurance activities for data transfers containing sensitive data (e.g., Data Protection Impact Assessments, Privacy Notices). Carry out performance and incident monitoring to ensure the smooth running of data services. Support the wider team with broader priorities, including front-end design. Coach and mentor junior developers, sharing good engineering practices. The role responsibility may slowly change over time. Your main focus will be: Python and Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) processes. You will require knowledge of: PySpark (AWS Glue) to build scalable data pipelines. AWS Lake Formation to implement Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC). Apache Iceberg to store data and optimise query performance. Key broader technologies used by the wider team: Python as the primary programming language for general tasks. TypeScript to design front-end services using React. JavaScript/Node.js for backend services. YAML/JSON (CloudFormation) and Terraform (HCL) for infrastructure as code. Terraform, CodePipeline, and GitHub Actions for infrastructure deployment. Amazon Web Services (AWS) for hosting digital services. Kubernetes and Docker for containerisation. Apache Iceberg, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and Redis as databases. OpenSearch for vector stores used for storing and querying high-dimensional embeddings. Knowledge graphs, including the use of triplestores for storing and querying RDF data. Amazon Bedrock for hosting LLMs. GOV.UK Design System for interface design. Person specification This role is aligned with the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework, Software Developer role: Availability and capacity management You can (working knowledge): Manage service components to ensure they meet business needs and key performance indicators (KPIs). Development process optimisation You can (awareness): Explain the importance of developing process efficiency and the common ways in which processes are optimised Support specific activities to improve development processes Identify obvious deficiencies. Information security You can (practitioner): Design solutions and services with security controls included, specifically engineered to mitigate security threats. Modern development standards You can (practitioner): Apply modern development standards and support others in applying them. Programming and build (software engineering) You can (practitioner): Collaborate with others when necessary to review specifications Use the agreed specifications to design, code, test and document programs or scripts of medium-to-high complexity, using the right standards and tools. Prototyping: You can (practitioner): Approach prototyping as a team activity, actively soliciting prototypes and testing with others Establish design patterns and iterate them Use a variety of prototyping methods and choose the most appropriate. Service support You can (working knowledge): Help fix service faults following agreed procedures Carry out maintenance tasks on service support infrastructure. Systems design You can (working knowledge): Translate logical designs into physical designs Produce detailed designs Effectively document all work using required standards, methods and tools, including prototyping tools where appropriate Design systems characterised by managed levels of risk, manageable business and technical complexity, and meaningful impact Work with well understood technology and identify appropriate patterns. Systems integration You can (working knowledge): Build and test simple interfaces between systems Work on more complex integration as part of a wider team. User focus You can (practitioner): Collaborate with user researchers and can represent users internally Explain the difference between user needs and the desires of the user Champion user research to focus on all users Prioritise and define approaches to understand the user story, guiding others in doing so Offer recommendations on the best tools and methods to use.
13/05/2026
Full time
Location Bristol, Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, York. Existing CO staff can work in the their original contractual work location. Existing Civil Servants working in all other departments can work in Bristol, Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle & York. External candidates can work in Bristol, Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle & York. About the job Job summary We're seeking a Software Developer experienced in back end (with focus on data pipelines) as well as wider technologies. You can code in Python and have experience of ETL systems e.g., Apache Spark or similar. During the interview, it will be beneficial to share and walk the panel through any historic code you have written. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting project in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Robotic Automation and Data analysis The ideal candidate will be proactive and collaborative, with a passion for clean, maintainable code and modern development practices. They are familiar with AGILE methodology, but are equally able to take ownership for key deliverables and can deliver autonomously. Knowledge working with AI solution implementation is advantageous but not essential. Job description You will join the Cabinet Office Digital, Data, Insights and AI team as a Software Developer in a multidisciplinary Agile team, delivering services for a large data warehouse and analytics platform (GRID). As a software engineer, you will initially have a core focus on back-end development. You will: Lead development of data engineering requirements from requirement through to live support. Complete information assurance activities for data transfers containing sensitive data (e.g., Data Protection Impact Assessments, Privacy Notices). Carry out performance and incident monitoring to ensure the smooth running of data services. Support the wider team with broader priorities, including front-end design. Coach and mentor junior developers, sharing good engineering practices. The role responsibility may slowly change over time. Your main focus will be: Python and Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) processes. You will require knowledge of: PySpark (AWS Glue) to build scalable data pipelines. AWS Lake Formation to implement Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC). Apache Iceberg to store data and optimise query performance. Key broader technologies used by the wider team: Python as the primary programming language for general tasks. TypeScript to design front-end services using React. JavaScript/Node.js for backend services. YAML/JSON (CloudFormation) and Terraform (HCL) for infrastructure as code. Terraform, CodePipeline, and GitHub Actions for infrastructure deployment. Amazon Web Services (AWS) for hosting digital services. Kubernetes and Docker for containerisation. Apache Iceberg, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and Redis as databases. OpenSearch for vector stores used for storing and querying high-dimensional embeddings. Knowledge graphs, including the use of triplestores for storing and querying RDF data. Amazon Bedrock for hosting LLMs. GOV.UK Design System for interface design. Person specification This role is aligned with the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework, Software Developer role: Availability and capacity management You can (working knowledge): Manage service components to ensure they meet business needs and key performance indicators (KPIs). Development process optimisation You can (awareness): Explain the importance of developing process efficiency and the common ways in which processes are optimised Support specific activities to improve development processes Identify obvious deficiencies. Information security You can (practitioner): Design solutions and services with security controls included, specifically engineered to mitigate security threats. Modern development standards You can (practitioner): Apply modern development standards and support others in applying them. Programming and build (software engineering) You can (practitioner): Collaborate with others when necessary to review specifications Use the agreed specifications to design, code, test and document programs or scripts of medium-to-high complexity, using the right standards and tools. Prototyping: You can (practitioner): Approach prototyping as a team activity, actively soliciting prototypes and testing with others Establish design patterns and iterate them Use a variety of prototyping methods and choose the most appropriate. Service support You can (working knowledge): Help fix service faults following agreed procedures Carry out maintenance tasks on service support infrastructure. Systems design You can (working knowledge): Translate logical designs into physical designs Produce detailed designs Effectively document all work using required standards, methods and tools, including prototyping tools where appropriate Design systems characterised by managed levels of risk, manageable business and technical complexity, and meaningful impact Work with well understood technology and identify appropriate patterns. Systems integration You can (working knowledge): Build and test simple interfaces between systems Work on more complex integration as part of a wider team. User focus You can (practitioner): Collaborate with user researchers and can represent users internally Explain the difference between user needs and the desires of the user Champion user research to focus on all users Prioritise and define approaches to understand the user story, guiding others in doing so Offer recommendations on the best tools and methods to use.
Locations: Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, Telford, Worthing and Stratford HMRC are recruiting Senior Enterprise Architects to help shape how technology supports borders, trade and taxation, across one of the largest and most complex operational environments in the public sector . As a Senior Enterprise Architect within the Borders & Trade domain, you'll operate at the intersection of policy, business and technology , setting architectural direction that ensures services are secure, scalable and sustainable. What you'll be doing In this role, you will: Own and evolve enterprise architecture strategy for the Borders & Trade domain Define and govern architectural principles, standards, roadmaps and reference architectures Provide enterprise level assurance and decision support on major technology investments Guide architectural decision making, clearly explaining trade offs, risks and benefits Influence policy and technical direction across enterprise operations Horizon scan emerging technologies, trends and sourcing models Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders across business, technology and commercial teams Promote innovation while reducing technical complexity and improving resilience and security Support and strengthen enterprise architecture capability across HMRC Who this role is ideal for This role is well suited to someone who: Has significant experience operating as an Enterprise Architect (or equivalent) Has shaped architecture strategy and roadmaps for large scale platforms or services Is confident developing and governing architectural standards and principles Thinks beyond individual systems to understand whole enterprise impact Is comfortable supporting complex decisions and balancing risk, value and sustainability Can engage and influence senior stakeholders, explaining complex concepts clearly Is curious about emerging technologies and how they can be applied at scale Experience with cloud platforms (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and professional architecture practices or qualifications is particularly valuable. Interested? This is a snapshot of the role. For full details, essential criteria and how to apply, click through to Civil Service Jobs .
13/05/2026
Full time
Locations: Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, Telford, Worthing and Stratford HMRC are recruiting Senior Enterprise Architects to help shape how technology supports borders, trade and taxation, across one of the largest and most complex operational environments in the public sector . As a Senior Enterprise Architect within the Borders & Trade domain, you'll operate at the intersection of policy, business and technology , setting architectural direction that ensures services are secure, scalable and sustainable. What you'll be doing In this role, you will: Own and evolve enterprise architecture strategy for the Borders & Trade domain Define and govern architectural principles, standards, roadmaps and reference architectures Provide enterprise level assurance and decision support on major technology investments Guide architectural decision making, clearly explaining trade offs, risks and benefits Influence policy and technical direction across enterprise operations Horizon scan emerging technologies, trends and sourcing models Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders across business, technology and commercial teams Promote innovation while reducing technical complexity and improving resilience and security Support and strengthen enterprise architecture capability across HMRC Who this role is ideal for This role is well suited to someone who: Has significant experience operating as an Enterprise Architect (or equivalent) Has shaped architecture strategy and roadmaps for large scale platforms or services Is confident developing and governing architectural standards and principles Thinks beyond individual systems to understand whole enterprise impact Is comfortable supporting complex decisions and balancing risk, value and sustainability Can engage and influence senior stakeholders, explaining complex concepts clearly Is curious about emerging technologies and how they can be applied at scale Experience with cloud platforms (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and professional architecture practices or qualifications is particularly valuable. Interested? This is a snapshot of the role. For full details, essential criteria and how to apply, click through to Civil Service Jobs .
Location: Wilmslow (relocating to Circle Square, Manchester from Sept 2026) Why this role? This is a strategic leadership role responsible for ensuring new and changed digital services are operationally ready, resilient and supportable before they go live. As IT Service Introduction Manager , you'll sit at a critical point between delivery and live operations, making sure services transition smoothly, risks are managed, and operational teams are set up for success. If you enjoy bringing order to complexity , influencing senior stakeholders, and protecting live services while enabling change, this role offers real scope and impact. About the role Reporting to the Head of IT Operations , you'll be accountable for the end to end service introduction process across the DDaT directorate. You'll work closely with: Project Managers Delivery Managers Product and Service Owners Operational support teams to ensure new services meet operational, governance and support standards before entering live service. What you'll be doing As IT Service Introduction Manager, you will: Act as the single authority for service introduction and transition activity across DDaT Design, implement and improve service introduction processes within IT governance frameworks Assure operational readiness of new and changed services Coordinate service acceptance activity including testing, training, handover and go/no go decisions Review and improve service documentation (e.g. Service Definition Documents) Oversee creation and maintenance of runbooks, support models and escalation procedures Facilitate workshops to gather readiness requirements and feedback Define KPIs and metrics to measure service introduction success Identify and manage service transition risks Act as a key point of contact for senior stakeholders , building confidence and trust Ensure services meet internal governance and audit requirements Who this role is for This role could be a great fit if you: Have strong experience in IT operations or service management Have worked in service transition / service introduction roles Are comfortable working with multiple stakeholders and suppliers Understand ITIL practices (especially Service Transition & Service Operation) Are analytical, disciplined and process driven Can step up and provide support outside normal hours when required Essential experience You'll bring experience of: Working in IT operational / service teams IT Service Management (ITSM), ideally in service transition or delivery roles Working with third party suppliers Applying ITIL practices pragmatically Managing complex readiness activity across multiple teams Interested? This partner post gives you the overview. Click through to the full Civil Service Jobs advert to see full details and apply.
13/05/2026
Full time
Location: Wilmslow (relocating to Circle Square, Manchester from Sept 2026) Why this role? This is a strategic leadership role responsible for ensuring new and changed digital services are operationally ready, resilient and supportable before they go live. As IT Service Introduction Manager , you'll sit at a critical point between delivery and live operations, making sure services transition smoothly, risks are managed, and operational teams are set up for success. If you enjoy bringing order to complexity , influencing senior stakeholders, and protecting live services while enabling change, this role offers real scope and impact. About the role Reporting to the Head of IT Operations , you'll be accountable for the end to end service introduction process across the DDaT directorate. You'll work closely with: Project Managers Delivery Managers Product and Service Owners Operational support teams to ensure new services meet operational, governance and support standards before entering live service. What you'll be doing As IT Service Introduction Manager, you will: Act as the single authority for service introduction and transition activity across DDaT Design, implement and improve service introduction processes within IT governance frameworks Assure operational readiness of new and changed services Coordinate service acceptance activity including testing, training, handover and go/no go decisions Review and improve service documentation (e.g. Service Definition Documents) Oversee creation and maintenance of runbooks, support models and escalation procedures Facilitate workshops to gather readiness requirements and feedback Define KPIs and metrics to measure service introduction success Identify and manage service transition risks Act as a key point of contact for senior stakeholders , building confidence and trust Ensure services meet internal governance and audit requirements Who this role is for This role could be a great fit if you: Have strong experience in IT operations or service management Have worked in service transition / service introduction roles Are comfortable working with multiple stakeholders and suppliers Understand ITIL practices (especially Service Transition & Service Operation) Are analytical, disciplined and process driven Can step up and provide support outside normal hours when required Essential experience You'll bring experience of: Working in IT operational / service teams IT Service Management (ITSM), ideally in service transition or delivery roles Working with third party suppliers Applying ITIL practices pragmatically Managing complex readiness activity across multiple teams Interested? This partner post gives you the overview. Click through to the full Civil Service Jobs advert to see full details and apply.
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
13/05/2026
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
Location: London Use data engineering to help keep the UK safe We're looking for Data Engineers with hands on experience designing and building data solutions to join multidisciplinary product teams delivering secure, high impact systems at the heart of UK national security. The role As a Data Engineer, you'll sit within a multidisciplinary product team , working alongside software engineers, data scientists, product owners, business analysts and delivery managers. You'll design, build and operate secure data applications and products , using a mix of modern cloud technologies, on premise platforms and long established systems. You'll follow Agile and DevSecOps principles to deliver reliable solutions that support MI5's critical operations. What you'll be doing In this role, you will: Design and implement moderate to complex data pipelines and data flows Build and manage data integration solutions across multiple sources Support analytics, business intelligence and investigative capabilities Work closely with users to deliver new features and improve existing products Identify and fix defects, creating automated tests to maintain assurance Take ownership of complex problems, breaking them down and prioritising delivery Apply modern engineering approaches, including CI/CD and Agile practices Share knowledge, mentor colleagues and help define what good looks like Contribute to Communities of Practice and cross organisation initiatives The technology Our tech stacks vary by product and may include: SQL and NoSQL databases Commercial and bespoke platforms Data processing and integration tools such as AWS Glue, Apache Spark, Airbyte, NiFi, Fivetran or similar Programming languages including Python, Java, SQL, Scala, PL/SQL or SAS Data and analytics tools such as Jupyter, Kibana, SAS and AWS services You'll work with a wide range of data models and formats , from structured and unstructured data to geo enabled and graph based models. Who we're looking for You'll be someone who can demonstrate: Experience delivering data engineering solutions within a development team Confidence designing and implementing data integration and processing pipelines Comfort learning and using a wide range of technologies Experience working with Agile and CI/CD approaches An understanding of good design patterns and secure engineering practices Strong communication skills with both technical and non technical colleagues A willingness to support and mentor others in an inclusive environment Interested? Apply via Civil Service Jobs to see full details, including the selection process and security requirements.
13/05/2026
Full time
Location: London Use data engineering to help keep the UK safe We're looking for Data Engineers with hands on experience designing and building data solutions to join multidisciplinary product teams delivering secure, high impact systems at the heart of UK national security. The role As a Data Engineer, you'll sit within a multidisciplinary product team , working alongside software engineers, data scientists, product owners, business analysts and delivery managers. You'll design, build and operate secure data applications and products , using a mix of modern cloud technologies, on premise platforms and long established systems. You'll follow Agile and DevSecOps principles to deliver reliable solutions that support MI5's critical operations. What you'll be doing In this role, you will: Design and implement moderate to complex data pipelines and data flows Build and manage data integration solutions across multiple sources Support analytics, business intelligence and investigative capabilities Work closely with users to deliver new features and improve existing products Identify and fix defects, creating automated tests to maintain assurance Take ownership of complex problems, breaking them down and prioritising delivery Apply modern engineering approaches, including CI/CD and Agile practices Share knowledge, mentor colleagues and help define what good looks like Contribute to Communities of Practice and cross organisation initiatives The technology Our tech stacks vary by product and may include: SQL and NoSQL databases Commercial and bespoke platforms Data processing and integration tools such as AWS Glue, Apache Spark, Airbyte, NiFi, Fivetran or similar Programming languages including Python, Java, SQL, Scala, PL/SQL or SAS Data and analytics tools such as Jupyter, Kibana, SAS and AWS services You'll work with a wide range of data models and formats , from structured and unstructured data to geo enabled and graph based models. Who we're looking for You'll be someone who can demonstrate: Experience delivering data engineering solutions within a development team Confidence designing and implementing data integration and processing pipelines Comfort learning and using a wide range of technologies Experience working with Agile and CI/CD approaches An understanding of good design patterns and secure engineering practices Strong communication skills with both technical and non technical colleagues A willingness to support and mentor others in an inclusive environment Interested? Apply via Civil Service Jobs to see full details, including the selection process and security requirements.
Locations include: London, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle (and others) This is an opportunity to help design and improve digital services used by millions of people across the UK. What you'll be working on You'll join a multidisciplinary digital team delivering modern, user centred services across government. Your work will help improve how people interact with public services, making them simpler, faster and more accessible. Projects vary, but you could be: Building or improving live digital services Working with designers, product managers and delivery teams Using modern tools and agile ways of working Solving complex technical problems at national scale Who we're looking for We're interested in people with experience in areas such as: Software / data / infrastructure / digital delivery (depending on role) Agile or modern development practices Working collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams You don't need to tick every box, potential and mindset matter. How to apply This post is hosted on Civil Service Jobs . Click through to view the full job description and submit your application.
13/05/2026
Full time
Locations include: London, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle (and others) This is an opportunity to help design and improve digital services used by millions of people across the UK. What you'll be working on You'll join a multidisciplinary digital team delivering modern, user centred services across government. Your work will help improve how people interact with public services, making them simpler, faster and more accessible. Projects vary, but you could be: Building or improving live digital services Working with designers, product managers and delivery teams Using modern tools and agile ways of working Solving complex technical problems at national scale Who we're looking for We're interested in people with experience in areas such as: Software / data / infrastructure / digital delivery (depending on role) Agile or modern development practices Working collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams You don't need to tick every box, potential and mindset matter. How to apply This post is hosted on Civil Service Jobs . Click through to view the full job description and submit your application.
Have you taken a career break from Software Development and are thinking about returning? The Returnship programme is intended for applicants returning from an extended career break for 18 months or more, or who is currently working outside software development, but who has previously worked as a senior software developer or in a comparable role. This returnship programme is designed for experienced software developers returning to work after an extended career break. It offers a supported route back into technical roles, recognising that returning is a transition and that confidence, working practices and tools may have changed during time away. You'll join a delivery team in either the Home Office or the Ministry of Justice, working on real digital services with structured onboarding, support, and development opportunities provided throughout the programme. (Department specific information about the Home Office and Ministry of Justice, including benefits and example services, is provided in the candidate pack.) Job description This role aligns against Software Developer from the Government Digital and Data Framework As a Senior Software Developer on the returnship programme, you will contribute to building, improving and maintaining digital services that need to be secure, reliableand user centred. You'll work in multidisciplinary teams and help promote good engineering practices. As a Senior Software Developer on the Returnship Programme you'll: Design, build and maintain secure services (APIs, systems and applications), making sound engineering decisions that balance user needs, performance, resilience and security. Work confidently with existing codebases, improving quality, structure and maintainability. Improve the stability, resilience and operability of software by identifying and addressing technical risks early. Apply modern engineering practices that support continuous delivery, including automation, testing and safe deployment patterns. Collaborate across disciplines (for example: product, design, user research, delivery) to shape solutions through discovery, development and iteration. Help your team prioritise technical work, balancing new delivery with the needs of live services. Support and develop others through coaching, mentoring and technical leadership (line management may apply depending on role placement). Note: The specific services and teams you work on will vary by department. More detailed department specific examples are included in the candidate pack linked at the bottom of the page (Home Office and Ministry of Justice sections). Person specification We're interested in people who can demonstrate all of the below essential criteria: Experience delivering large and/or complex software solutions. Experience building web applications or back end systems using a modern object oriented language, and confidence learning new languages. Experience using modern development practices such as CI/CD, automated testing, and working safely with live services. A well established approach to software quality, including clean code, maintainable design, and appropriate documentation. Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams and communicate technical decisions clearly. A systematic approach to problem solving and continuous improvement Interested? For full details, essential criteria and how to apply, click through to Civil Service Jobs .
13/05/2026
Full time
Have you taken a career break from Software Development and are thinking about returning? The Returnship programme is intended for applicants returning from an extended career break for 18 months or more, or who is currently working outside software development, but who has previously worked as a senior software developer or in a comparable role. This returnship programme is designed for experienced software developers returning to work after an extended career break. It offers a supported route back into technical roles, recognising that returning is a transition and that confidence, working practices and tools may have changed during time away. You'll join a delivery team in either the Home Office or the Ministry of Justice, working on real digital services with structured onboarding, support, and development opportunities provided throughout the programme. (Department specific information about the Home Office and Ministry of Justice, including benefits and example services, is provided in the candidate pack.) Job description This role aligns against Software Developer from the Government Digital and Data Framework As a Senior Software Developer on the returnship programme, you will contribute to building, improving and maintaining digital services that need to be secure, reliableand user centred. You'll work in multidisciplinary teams and help promote good engineering practices. As a Senior Software Developer on the Returnship Programme you'll: Design, build and maintain secure services (APIs, systems and applications), making sound engineering decisions that balance user needs, performance, resilience and security. Work confidently with existing codebases, improving quality, structure and maintainability. Improve the stability, resilience and operability of software by identifying and addressing technical risks early. Apply modern engineering practices that support continuous delivery, including automation, testing and safe deployment patterns. Collaborate across disciplines (for example: product, design, user research, delivery) to shape solutions through discovery, development and iteration. Help your team prioritise technical work, balancing new delivery with the needs of live services. Support and develop others through coaching, mentoring and technical leadership (line management may apply depending on role placement). Note: The specific services and teams you work on will vary by department. More detailed department specific examples are included in the candidate pack linked at the bottom of the page (Home Office and Ministry of Justice sections). Person specification We're interested in people who can demonstrate all of the below essential criteria: Experience delivering large and/or complex software solutions. Experience building web applications or back end systems using a modern object oriented language, and confidence learning new languages. Experience using modern development practices such as CI/CD, automated testing, and working safely with live services. A well established approach to software quality, including clean code, maintainable design, and appropriate documentation. Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams and communicate technical decisions clearly. A systematic approach to problem solving and continuous improvement Interested? For full details, essential criteria and how to apply, click through to Civil Service Jobs .
Location: Croydon Why this role? As a Lead Technical Architect , you'll help modernise and evolve the National DNA Database , ensuring it can meet new demands while remaining secure, resilient and trustworthy . About the programme The National DNA Database is cloud hosted and operates in a highly sensitive, regulated environment. It sits at the intersection of: Policing and forensic services Regulators and legal frameworks Modern cloud and microservices architecture You'll work across Home Office Biometrics , the Forensic Information Database Service (FINDS), policing stakeholders, regulators and delivery partners, translating complex operational and regulatory needs into robust technical solutions. What you'll be doing As Lead Technical Architect, you will: Define and own the technical strategy and roadmap for DNA services Set standards and target architecture aligned to wider government and Home Office strategy Own the application architecture (AWS microservices) and associated user environments Work closely with users (policing, FINDS, regulators) to translate requirements into deliverable solutions Lead and assure supplier designs, applying Secure by Design principles Carry out architectural assurance on supplier deliverables Ensure solutions are secure, resilient, auditable and compliant with data protection and legal requirements Balance near term delivery with long term scalability and maintainability Identify and mitigate technical and operational risks Support FinOps and continuous improvement Champion modern practices and emerging technologies Contribute to and lead within the Home Office Biometrics architecture community Who this role is for This role will suit someone who: Is a senior technical architect with strong delivery experience Enjoys working across multiple domains and stakeholders Is comfortable influencing policing, government and supplier partners Can make complex architectural decisions in sensitive environments Cares deeply about security, resilience and public impact Enjoys mentoring and guiding other architects Essential experience You'll bring: A consistent track record leading complex technical architectures Experience working across large programmes and multiple suppliers Expertise in delivering secure, scalable systems Strong understanding of cloud, microservices, DevOps and agile delivery Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF) Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Experience coaching or leading other technical professionals Interested? This partner post gives you the overview. Click through to the full Civil Service Jobs advert to view full details and apply.
13/05/2026
Full time
Location: Croydon Why this role? As a Lead Technical Architect , you'll help modernise and evolve the National DNA Database , ensuring it can meet new demands while remaining secure, resilient and trustworthy . About the programme The National DNA Database is cloud hosted and operates in a highly sensitive, regulated environment. It sits at the intersection of: Policing and forensic services Regulators and legal frameworks Modern cloud and microservices architecture You'll work across Home Office Biometrics , the Forensic Information Database Service (FINDS), policing stakeholders, regulators and delivery partners, translating complex operational and regulatory needs into robust technical solutions. What you'll be doing As Lead Technical Architect, you will: Define and own the technical strategy and roadmap for DNA services Set standards and target architecture aligned to wider government and Home Office strategy Own the application architecture (AWS microservices) and associated user environments Work closely with users (policing, FINDS, regulators) to translate requirements into deliverable solutions Lead and assure supplier designs, applying Secure by Design principles Carry out architectural assurance on supplier deliverables Ensure solutions are secure, resilient, auditable and compliant with data protection and legal requirements Balance near term delivery with long term scalability and maintainability Identify and mitigate technical and operational risks Support FinOps and continuous improvement Champion modern practices and emerging technologies Contribute to and lead within the Home Office Biometrics architecture community Who this role is for This role will suit someone who: Is a senior technical architect with strong delivery experience Enjoys working across multiple domains and stakeholders Is comfortable influencing policing, government and supplier partners Can make complex architectural decisions in sensitive environments Cares deeply about security, resilience and public impact Enjoys mentoring and guiding other architects Essential experience You'll bring: A consistent track record leading complex technical architectures Experience working across large programmes and multiple suppliers Expertise in delivering secure, scalable systems Strong understanding of cloud, microservices, DevOps and agile delivery Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF) Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Experience coaching or leading other technical professionals Interested? This partner post gives you the overview. Click through to the full Civil Service Jobs advert to view full details and apply.
Location: Hanslope, Buckinghamshire (MK19 7BH) At FCDO Services , your work helps protect the UK at home and overseas. From securing government technology to supporting systems used across the world, this is IT support at a scale and importance you won't find anywhere else. This is your chance to join a cutting edge Digital & Data team supporting mission critical services for UK government. What you'll be doing You'll be at the heart of the Service Desk, keeping services running smoothly, securely and on track. Your role will include: Owning and managing Service Desk queues and phone lines Logging, prioritising and resolving incidents and service requests Investigating technical issues and restoring service quickly Working with incident, problem and service transition teams Supporting major incidents and ensuring clear handovers between shifts Documenting fixes, workarounds and knowledge articles to improve future support You'll work with modern tools and technologies while supporting systems that really matter. What we're looking for This role would suit someone with experience in: IT Service Desk, Incident or Request Fulfilment environments Microsoft OS, Microsoft 365 (including Entra ID), and Office applications Remote support tools such as MS Teams, MSTSC or MSRA Strong customer service and communication skills Qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 / Advanced Apprenticeship in IT are essential. ITIL, ServiceNow and Agile knowledge are a plus, but not essential. How to apply This role is advertised on Civil Service Jobs with full details and criteria. Click through to the Civil Service Jobs advert to apply.
13/05/2026
Full time
Location: Hanslope, Buckinghamshire (MK19 7BH) At FCDO Services , your work helps protect the UK at home and overseas. From securing government technology to supporting systems used across the world, this is IT support at a scale and importance you won't find anywhere else. This is your chance to join a cutting edge Digital & Data team supporting mission critical services for UK government. What you'll be doing You'll be at the heart of the Service Desk, keeping services running smoothly, securely and on track. Your role will include: Owning and managing Service Desk queues and phone lines Logging, prioritising and resolving incidents and service requests Investigating technical issues and restoring service quickly Working with incident, problem and service transition teams Supporting major incidents and ensuring clear handovers between shifts Documenting fixes, workarounds and knowledge articles to improve future support You'll work with modern tools and technologies while supporting systems that really matter. What we're looking for This role would suit someone with experience in: IT Service Desk, Incident or Request Fulfilment environments Microsoft OS, Microsoft 365 (including Entra ID), and Office applications Remote support tools such as MS Teams, MSTSC or MSRA Strong customer service and communication skills Qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 / Advanced Apprenticeship in IT are essential. ITIL, ServiceNow and Agile knowledge are a plus, but not essential. How to apply This role is advertised on Civil Service Jobs with full details and criteria. Click through to the Civil Service Jobs advert to apply.
Locations: London, Leeds, Birmingham, Liverpool Why this role? As a Senior Interaction Designer , you'll help shape the digital products, services and policies that support national and global health protection , ensuring they are inclusive, accessible and genuinely useful to the people who rely on them. About the team You'll join UKHSA's central User Centred Design (UCD) team , part of the Readiness & Surge division within the Chief Medical Advisor Directorate. The UCD team: Embeds user centred design across UKHSA Supports teams to design accessible, evidence based services Leads the organisation wide UCD community of practice Ensures services meet the Government Service Standard You'll work in multi disciplinary squads , collaborating with policy, data, engineering and operational colleagues across the agency. What you'll be doing As a Senior Interaction Designer, you will: Design leadership & influence Act as a recognised expert in interaction design and user centred practice Influence programme and project roadmaps to embed inclusive design Advocate convincingly for equitable, accessible and evidence based solutions Hands on design Design and prototype complex digital services at appropriate fidelity Solve challenging usability problems without compromising accessibility Iterate designs based on research, feedback and changing requirements Collaboration & communication Work closely with researchers, developers and architects Analyse and synthesise complex evidence into clear design decisions Communicate recommendations clearly to stakeholders at all levels Community & capability building Mentor and coach interaction designers and colleagues from other disciplines Contribute to shared design patterns and component libraries Actively lead and strengthen the UCD community of practice Line manage designers where required, supporting their professional growth Who this role is for This role could be a great fit if you: Are an experienced interaction designer working in complex organisations Care deeply about inclusive, accessible and equitable services Enjoy influencing strategy as well as designing hands on Are confident mentoring others and shaping design culture Want your work to have real public health impact Essential experience You'll need strong experience in: User centred design methods and best practice Iterative design informed by research and insight Prototyping complex services using appropriate tools Creating and contributing to design patterns within standards Stakeholder management and influencing decision makers Working effectively with developers (including understanding front end constraints) Coaching and mentoring other designers Interested? This partner post gives you the highlights. Click through to the full Civil Service Jobs advert to view full details and apply.
13/05/2026
Full time
Locations: London, Leeds, Birmingham, Liverpool Why this role? As a Senior Interaction Designer , you'll help shape the digital products, services and policies that support national and global health protection , ensuring they are inclusive, accessible and genuinely useful to the people who rely on them. About the team You'll join UKHSA's central User Centred Design (UCD) team , part of the Readiness & Surge division within the Chief Medical Advisor Directorate. The UCD team: Embeds user centred design across UKHSA Supports teams to design accessible, evidence based services Leads the organisation wide UCD community of practice Ensures services meet the Government Service Standard You'll work in multi disciplinary squads , collaborating with policy, data, engineering and operational colleagues across the agency. What you'll be doing As a Senior Interaction Designer, you will: Design leadership & influence Act as a recognised expert in interaction design and user centred practice Influence programme and project roadmaps to embed inclusive design Advocate convincingly for equitable, accessible and evidence based solutions Hands on design Design and prototype complex digital services at appropriate fidelity Solve challenging usability problems without compromising accessibility Iterate designs based on research, feedback and changing requirements Collaboration & communication Work closely with researchers, developers and architects Analyse and synthesise complex evidence into clear design decisions Communicate recommendations clearly to stakeholders at all levels Community & capability building Mentor and coach interaction designers and colleagues from other disciplines Contribute to shared design patterns and component libraries Actively lead and strengthen the UCD community of practice Line manage designers where required, supporting their professional growth Who this role is for This role could be a great fit if you: Are an experienced interaction designer working in complex organisations Care deeply about inclusive, accessible and equitable services Enjoy influencing strategy as well as designing hands on Are confident mentoring others and shaping design culture Want your work to have real public health impact Essential experience You'll need strong experience in: User centred design methods and best practice Iterative design informed by research and insight Prototyping complex services using appropriate tools Creating and contributing to design patterns within standards Stakeholder management and influencing decision makers Working effectively with developers (including understanding front end constraints) Coaching and mentoring other designers Interested? This partner post gives you the highlights. Click through to the full Civil Service Jobs advert to view full details and apply.
Location: Swansea Why this role? As a Lead Technical Architect , you'll play a key role in shaping and delivering the technology that supports customer facing and internal services at scale. This is a senior, influential role where your architectural decisions will directly support DVLA's future direction. If you enjoy setting technical vision, guiding delivery teams and influencing senior leaders , this role offers real scope and impact. About the role You'll work within DVLA's IT Services (ITS) Directorate , collaborating across: Engineering squads Architects and technical leads Business directorates You'll develop architectural patterns and solution designs , working closely with delivery teams to ensure solutions are robust, secure and operationally ready. What you'll be doing As Lead Technical Architect, you will: Lead the technical design of systems and services , clearly justifying and communicating architectural decisions Assure solution quality, ensuring consistency with DVLA, DfT and government wide strategies Explore opportunities for cross government architectural alignment Work collaboratively with engineering squads to transition new solutions into live operation Set standards and provide architectural governance and assurance Mentor and support architects and engineers across teams Provide leadership to the wider architecture community Line manage and develop colleagues, creating an environment where people can thrive Who this role is for This role would suit someone who: Has operated as a technical or solution architect on enterprise scale systems Is confident owning architecture end to end, from design through delivery and assurance Enjoys working with both technical and non technical stakeholders Can influence and challenge senior leaders constructively Likes balancing strategic vision with practical delivery realities Essential experience You'll need strong experience of: Infrastructure and cloud technologies Unified communications and omni channel contact centre solutions Networking concepts (LAN / WAN / WLAN) Microsoft Entra ID , O365, and hybrid Active Directory environments Microsoft Azure Cloud Adoption Framework principles Designing systems that protect sensitive data Collaboratively creating and evolving solution designs Providing technical leadership, governance and assurance across complex solutions You'll bring excellent communication skills and be comfortable engaging with architects, engineers, testers, delivery managers and senior leaders alike. Interested? This post gives you a clear overview of the role. Click through to the full Civil Service Jobs advert to view full details and apply.
13/05/2026
Full time
Location: Swansea Why this role? As a Lead Technical Architect , you'll play a key role in shaping and delivering the technology that supports customer facing and internal services at scale. This is a senior, influential role where your architectural decisions will directly support DVLA's future direction. If you enjoy setting technical vision, guiding delivery teams and influencing senior leaders , this role offers real scope and impact. About the role You'll work within DVLA's IT Services (ITS) Directorate , collaborating across: Engineering squads Architects and technical leads Business directorates You'll develop architectural patterns and solution designs , working closely with delivery teams to ensure solutions are robust, secure and operationally ready. What you'll be doing As Lead Technical Architect, you will: Lead the technical design of systems and services , clearly justifying and communicating architectural decisions Assure solution quality, ensuring consistency with DVLA, DfT and government wide strategies Explore opportunities for cross government architectural alignment Work collaboratively with engineering squads to transition new solutions into live operation Set standards and provide architectural governance and assurance Mentor and support architects and engineers across teams Provide leadership to the wider architecture community Line manage and develop colleagues, creating an environment where people can thrive Who this role is for This role would suit someone who: Has operated as a technical or solution architect on enterprise scale systems Is confident owning architecture end to end, from design through delivery and assurance Enjoys working with both technical and non technical stakeholders Can influence and challenge senior leaders constructively Likes balancing strategic vision with practical delivery realities Essential experience You'll need strong experience of: Infrastructure and cloud technologies Unified communications and omni channel contact centre solutions Networking concepts (LAN / WAN / WLAN) Microsoft Entra ID , O365, and hybrid Active Directory environments Microsoft Azure Cloud Adoption Framework principles Designing systems that protect sensitive data Collaboratively creating and evolving solution designs Providing technical leadership, governance and assurance across complex solutions You'll bring excellent communication skills and be comfortable engaging with architects, engineers, testers, delivery managers and senior leaders alike. Interested? This post gives you a clear overview of the role. Click through to the full Civil Service Jobs advert to view full details and apply.
Location: Swansea This is a senior architecture role at a time when DVLA is rebuilding services on a cloud first platform , using containers, serverless technologies and modern CI/CD tooling . If you enjoy setting direction, shaping design governance, and influencing delivery across multiple teams, this is a great moment to join. What you'll be working on You'll work alongside service designers and agile software teams, defining and assuring solution architectures across multiple programmes , and helping DVLA deliver secure, scalable services at pace. You'll also work across organisational boundaries (including DfT and wider government) to support alignment and interoperability where it adds value. What you'll be doing As a Principal Technical Architect, you will: Provide technical design leadership and governance across a programme of work Define and assure solution architectures, ensuring alignment to enterprise/reference architectures and strategic direction Establish and maintain architectural governance so designs are robust, consistent, and supportable Support multiple teams by sharing best practice and emerging technologies Ensure security is designed in, working with security architecture and agreed standards Inspire and mentor other architects, and provide leadership across the architecture community Engage senior stakeholders confidently and communicate decisions clearly Who this role is for This role could be a great fit if you: Have a strong architecture/engineering background and have led enterprise, cloud based solutions Can set a cross project vision (principles, patterns, target state) and translate business goals into a technical roadmap Understand programme level risk (dependencies, technical debt, scalability, compliance) Enjoy improving governance processes and enabling teams to deliver safely at pace Are confident influencing senior leaders and explaining complex technical topics to mixed audiences What you'll bring You'll likely have experience with: Designing/building cloud native solutions (e.g., AWS) Secure design and protecting sensitive data Leading technical direction across multiple teams and stakeholders Interested? This post is a snapshot. Click through to the full Civil Service Jobs advert to read the full role profile and apply
13/05/2026
Full time
Location: Swansea This is a senior architecture role at a time when DVLA is rebuilding services on a cloud first platform , using containers, serverless technologies and modern CI/CD tooling . If you enjoy setting direction, shaping design governance, and influencing delivery across multiple teams, this is a great moment to join. What you'll be working on You'll work alongside service designers and agile software teams, defining and assuring solution architectures across multiple programmes , and helping DVLA deliver secure, scalable services at pace. You'll also work across organisational boundaries (including DfT and wider government) to support alignment and interoperability where it adds value. What you'll be doing As a Principal Technical Architect, you will: Provide technical design leadership and governance across a programme of work Define and assure solution architectures, ensuring alignment to enterprise/reference architectures and strategic direction Establish and maintain architectural governance so designs are robust, consistent, and supportable Support multiple teams by sharing best practice and emerging technologies Ensure security is designed in, working with security architecture and agreed standards Inspire and mentor other architects, and provide leadership across the architecture community Engage senior stakeholders confidently and communicate decisions clearly Who this role is for This role could be a great fit if you: Have a strong architecture/engineering background and have led enterprise, cloud based solutions Can set a cross project vision (principles, patterns, target state) and translate business goals into a technical roadmap Understand programme level risk (dependencies, technical debt, scalability, compliance) Enjoy improving governance processes and enabling teams to deliver safely at pace Are confident influencing senior leaders and explaining complex technical topics to mixed audiences What you'll bring You'll likely have experience with: Designing/building cloud native solutions (e.g., AWS) Secure design and protecting sensitive data Leading technical direction across multiple teams and stakeholders Interested? This post is a snapshot. Click through to the full Civil Service Jobs advert to read the full role profile and apply
Location: Hanslope, Buckinghamshire As a Senior Technical Architect - Networks , you'll design and govern secure, scalable connectivity solutions that support diplomatic, government and overseas operations . About the Digital & Data team The Digital & Data technology team delivers secure, innovative solutions for government partners, from bespoke systems to cloud migrations for entire embassies. This role sits within a cutting edge architecture function , shaping network services across: On premise environments Hybrid and multi cloud platforms (Azure / AWS) Highly regulated and security sensitive estates What you'll be doing As Senior Technical Architect - Networks, you will: Design secure, scalable network architectures across on prem, hybrid and cloud environments Translate complex business and security requirements into clear, high quality designs Define and apply architectural standards, patterns and governance Produce high and low level design artefacts (conceptual, logical, physical) Provide technical assurance across delivery programmes Balance security, performance and cost in complex environments Mentor and guide engineers, architects and delivery teams Actively manage architectural risk and contribute to continuous improvement Stay close to emerging technologies and evolving threats, keeping the network estate future ready Who this role is for This role will suit someone who: Is an experienced network or infrastructure architect Has worked in secure or regulated environments Is confident influencing senior stakeholders and governance forums Enjoys mentoring others and shaping technical communities Can provide calm, evidence based advice when it matters most Essential experience You'll bring: A degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Network Engineering or Telecommunications Proven experience designing secure LAN, WAN and hybrid cloud networks Experience with VMware private cloud and Azure and/or AWS Strong understanding of secure network design and protecting sensitive data Experience leading architectural governance and reviewing complex solutions Ability to communicate complex technical topics to technical and non technical audiences Holding (or willingness to work towards) certifications such as TOGAF, ITIL, CCNP or equivalent Interested? This post provides the overview. Click through to the full FCDO Services job advert to view full details and apply.
13/05/2026
Full time
Location: Hanslope, Buckinghamshire As a Senior Technical Architect - Networks , you'll design and govern secure, scalable connectivity solutions that support diplomatic, government and overseas operations . About the Digital & Data team The Digital & Data technology team delivers secure, innovative solutions for government partners, from bespoke systems to cloud migrations for entire embassies. This role sits within a cutting edge architecture function , shaping network services across: On premise environments Hybrid and multi cloud platforms (Azure / AWS) Highly regulated and security sensitive estates What you'll be doing As Senior Technical Architect - Networks, you will: Design secure, scalable network architectures across on prem, hybrid and cloud environments Translate complex business and security requirements into clear, high quality designs Define and apply architectural standards, patterns and governance Produce high and low level design artefacts (conceptual, logical, physical) Provide technical assurance across delivery programmes Balance security, performance and cost in complex environments Mentor and guide engineers, architects and delivery teams Actively manage architectural risk and contribute to continuous improvement Stay close to emerging technologies and evolving threats, keeping the network estate future ready Who this role is for This role will suit someone who: Is an experienced network or infrastructure architect Has worked in secure or regulated environments Is confident influencing senior stakeholders and governance forums Enjoys mentoring others and shaping technical communities Can provide calm, evidence based advice when it matters most Essential experience You'll bring: A degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Network Engineering or Telecommunications Proven experience designing secure LAN, WAN and hybrid cloud networks Experience with VMware private cloud and Azure and/or AWS Strong understanding of secure network design and protecting sensitive data Experience leading architectural governance and reviewing complex solutions Ability to communicate complex technical topics to technical and non technical audiences Holding (or willingness to work towards) certifications such as TOGAF, ITIL, CCNP or equivalent Interested? This post provides the overview. Click through to the full FCDO Services job advert to view full details and apply.
Locations: Bristol, Canary Wharf, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield This is a rare opportunity to lead and shape a newly established Data Science and Artificial Intelligence function within HMRC's Valuation Office. You'll help position the Valuation Office as a practical test bed for operational data science and AI , turning ideas into live solutions that support frontline decision making and improve public outcomes. You'll be joining at a pivotal moment, with the freedom to shape: How data science and AI are embedded into operations How teams across the organisation use insight How responsible and innovative AI is adopted in government What you'll be doing You'll work at senior level across the organisation, combining technical leadership with strategic influence. This includes: Setting the strategic direction for data science and AI across operational services Leading end to end delivery of data science and AI solutions, from concept to live use Working closely with Operations to solve real, complex problems Building strong relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders Developing and supporting a high performing, multidisciplinary team Championing a culture of innovation, inclusion and continuous learning You might be a great fit if you: Enjoy turning complex data into insight that drives real world decisions Have experience leading senior data science or AI teams Like working in environments where you can build and influence, not just deliver Care about using data responsibly to improve public services Ready to apply? If this role excites you but you don't meet every requirement, we'd still encourage you to apply. We're committed to building diverse, inclusive teams and are happy to discuss flexible working. Apply via Civil Service Jobs
13/05/2026
Full time
Locations: Bristol, Canary Wharf, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield This is a rare opportunity to lead and shape a newly established Data Science and Artificial Intelligence function within HMRC's Valuation Office. You'll help position the Valuation Office as a practical test bed for operational data science and AI , turning ideas into live solutions that support frontline decision making and improve public outcomes. You'll be joining at a pivotal moment, with the freedom to shape: How data science and AI are embedded into operations How teams across the organisation use insight How responsible and innovative AI is adopted in government What you'll be doing You'll work at senior level across the organisation, combining technical leadership with strategic influence. This includes: Setting the strategic direction for data science and AI across operational services Leading end to end delivery of data science and AI solutions, from concept to live use Working closely with Operations to solve real, complex problems Building strong relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders Developing and supporting a high performing, multidisciplinary team Championing a culture of innovation, inclusion and continuous learning You might be a great fit if you: Enjoy turning complex data into insight that drives real world decisions Have experience leading senior data science or AI teams Like working in environments where you can build and influence, not just deliver Care about using data responsibly to improve public services Ready to apply? If this role excites you but you don't meet every requirement, we'd still encourage you to apply. We're committed to building diverse, inclusive teams and are happy to discuss flexible working. Apply via Civil Service Jobs
Location: London At MI6 (the Secret Intelligence Service), we're investing heavily in artificial intelligence and machine learning to strengthen how we operate today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. As a Machine Learning Engineer , you'll be a key part of that transformation. You'll be working at the point where machine learning moves into live, operational use , designing, deploying and maintaining robust capabilities in environments where quality, resilience and trust are paramount. What you'll be working on In this hands on and highly influential role, you will: Design, build and operate mission critical machine learning systems Own the end to end ML lifecycle , from training and fine tuning through to deployment and live monitoring Act as the bridge between research and production , ensuring models are reliable, scalable and fit for purpose Shape and improve MLOps practices , infrastructure and workflows Champion explainable, ethical and transparent AI as core engineering principles Collaborate with data scientists, researchers, software engineers and hosting specialists Support and mentor other engineers, helping to raise ML capability across teams Who we're looking for You might be: A Machine Learning Engineer with end to end deployment experience A Software Engineer who has built and run applied ML systems A Data Scientist with strong engineering and mathematical foundations What matters most is that you: Understand the full ML lifecycle Have experience deploying, monitoring and optimising models in live environments Are comfortable working with MLOps tooling, cloud platforms and Python Can work calmly with ambiguity and think beyond the immediate task Communicate clearly and collaborate well within technical communities Experience with tools such as Weights & Biases, Docker or Kubernetes is helpful, but not essential. Important to know Due to the nature of the work, the role is based in London , and the recruitment process includes enhanced security checks. Find out more & apply View the full job description and apply via Civil Service Jobs
13/05/2026
Full time
Location: London At MI6 (the Secret Intelligence Service), we're investing heavily in artificial intelligence and machine learning to strengthen how we operate today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. As a Machine Learning Engineer , you'll be a key part of that transformation. You'll be working at the point where machine learning moves into live, operational use , designing, deploying and maintaining robust capabilities in environments where quality, resilience and trust are paramount. What you'll be working on In this hands on and highly influential role, you will: Design, build and operate mission critical machine learning systems Own the end to end ML lifecycle , from training and fine tuning through to deployment and live monitoring Act as the bridge between research and production , ensuring models are reliable, scalable and fit for purpose Shape and improve MLOps practices , infrastructure and workflows Champion explainable, ethical and transparent AI as core engineering principles Collaborate with data scientists, researchers, software engineers and hosting specialists Support and mentor other engineers, helping to raise ML capability across teams Who we're looking for You might be: A Machine Learning Engineer with end to end deployment experience A Software Engineer who has built and run applied ML systems A Data Scientist with strong engineering and mathematical foundations What matters most is that you: Understand the full ML lifecycle Have experience deploying, monitoring and optimising models in live environments Are comfortable working with MLOps tooling, cloud platforms and Python Can work calmly with ambiguity and think beyond the immediate task Communicate clearly and collaborate well within technical communities Experience with tools such as Weights & Biases, Docker or Kubernetes is helpful, but not essential. Important to know Due to the nature of the work, the role is based in London , and the recruitment process includes enhanced security checks. Find out more & apply View the full job description and apply via Civil Service Jobs
Locations: Cardiff or Edinburgh As Principal Enterprise Architect (Data) , you'll play a leading role in shaping how trusted company data is designed, governed and reused at national scale, supporting services accessed by millions of users every day. This is a senior technical leadership role where your decisions will directly influence: How data is treated as a core enterprise asset How legacy and modern systems work together How trust, interoperability and reuse are built into data by design What you'll be doing As Principal Enterprise Architect (Data), you will: Set the enterprise level direction for data architecture and strategy Define and govern data models, standards and integration approaches Design architectures that work across legacy systems, cloud platforms and third party services Act as the authoritative voice on enterprise data , providing assurance and guidance across programmes and projects Enable secure, trusted and reusable data across the organisation Work closely with architects, delivery teams and senior stakeholders to reduce risk and improve data quality Influence long term transformation while supporting immediate delivery needs Your technical impact You'll lead work across: Enterprise and domain data modelling Canonical data definitions and integration patterns Data governance, quality, ownership and lifecycle management APIs, distributed services and interoperability Secure handling of personal and sensitive data Alignment with legal, regulatory and policy requirements You'll also provide specialist advice on: Data migrations and legacy transformation Platform and tooling decisions Enterprise standards and architectural assurance Who this role is for This role would suit an experienced enterprise or senior data architect who: Has worked in complex, large scale environments Is confident setting direction and making architectural decisions Can influence senior stakeholders and explain complexity clearly Balances delivery needs with long term architectural vision Experience with professional architecture qualifications and cloud data certifications is welcome. Important information Security Clearance (SC) is required You must have lived in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years Apply now View the full job description and apply via Civil Service Jobs
13/05/2026
Full time
Locations: Cardiff or Edinburgh As Principal Enterprise Architect (Data) , you'll play a leading role in shaping how trusted company data is designed, governed and reused at national scale, supporting services accessed by millions of users every day. This is a senior technical leadership role where your decisions will directly influence: How data is treated as a core enterprise asset How legacy and modern systems work together How trust, interoperability and reuse are built into data by design What you'll be doing As Principal Enterprise Architect (Data), you will: Set the enterprise level direction for data architecture and strategy Define and govern data models, standards and integration approaches Design architectures that work across legacy systems, cloud platforms and third party services Act as the authoritative voice on enterprise data , providing assurance and guidance across programmes and projects Enable secure, trusted and reusable data across the organisation Work closely with architects, delivery teams and senior stakeholders to reduce risk and improve data quality Influence long term transformation while supporting immediate delivery needs Your technical impact You'll lead work across: Enterprise and domain data modelling Canonical data definitions and integration patterns Data governance, quality, ownership and lifecycle management APIs, distributed services and interoperability Secure handling of personal and sensitive data Alignment with legal, regulatory and policy requirements You'll also provide specialist advice on: Data migrations and legacy transformation Platform and tooling decisions Enterprise standards and architectural assurance Who this role is for This role would suit an experienced enterprise or senior data architect who: Has worked in complex, large scale environments Is confident setting direction and making architectural decisions Can influence senior stakeholders and explain complexity clearly Balances delivery needs with long term architectural vision Experience with professional architecture qualifications and cloud data certifications is welcome. Important information Security Clearance (SC) is required You must have lived in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years Apply now View the full job description and apply via Civil Service Jobs
Location Cardiff, Croydon, Glasgow, Manchester, Sheffield About the job Job summary We are looking to recruit 3 Portfolio Chief Technology Officer (CTO) roles. Two of which will support our Migration and Borders Digital Group, and the remaining role will support our Enterprise Services teams. As a key member of the Home Office Government Digital and Data Profession leadership team, you will play a critical role in providing Government Digital and Data services at the Home Office, supporting vital national infrastructure and Home Office services. Your role will involve supporting a user-base of 35,000+ Home Office users, over 400 public-facing services used by millions, and diverse critical business areas including UK Visa & Immigration, Border Force, HMPO and policing. As a Deputy Director Portfolio CTO, you will be accountable for leading the technical strategy for the Portfolio, and the wider technology professional community. You will provide technical direction for the delivery of government services, leading design, build and management activity across all areas of architecture, infrastructure, security and engineering. You will identify underlying technology requirements to support business platform capability and lead a team of technology specialists to create cutting-edge services. You will be required to build strategic, collaborative and constructive relationships with a growing ecosystem of digital and third-party technology suppliers. This will include championing emerging standards, principles or policies to support with this collaboration. You will identify how technical teams can become leaner by removing unnecessary overheads and advising on how they can deliver more with existing capabilities. Through establishing effective ways of working, you will ensure that we meet our commitments, increasing the certainty of the outcomes we achieve. You will be accountable for ensuring that we deliver to cost and quality standards and managing risks and dependencies across multiple teams. We are looking for someone who is strategic and forward thinking in terms of how we engage with the business, use technology and achieve our long-term goals. You will strive to deliver better outcomes and value for money by encouraging and embedding a culture of continuous improvement within the portfolio and across wider technology teams. As a leader within Home Office Government Digital and Data Profession and the Portfolio, you will inspire others and establish a team and a culture that individuals feel proud to be apart of. Job description For full details of all three roles, please see the Candidate Pack on the Civil Service website. Person specification Essential Criteria The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience of: Providing clear technical leadership and authority across technology, platforms and architecture within a large, complex organisation. Setting and owning enterprise-level technology and platform direction, translating organisational goals into coherent strategy, priorities and investment decisions. Leading and influencing across a matrixed, federated organisation, building trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels (including senior leaders and non-technical audiences). Understanding cyber security, risk management and assurance in a highly regulated enterprise context, and assessing and clearly articulating technical risk and architectural maturity to senior stakeholders. Embedding architecture governance, standards and assurance into business-as-usual delivery to improve consistency, quality and pace. Driving innovation and continuous improvement to increase the efficiency, resilience and value for money of platform and technology services. Desirable Criteria It would also be desirable to demonstrate experience of: Operating at executive or senior leadership level within a large or highly regulated organisation, including managing substantial technology investment and making value for money decisions across complex portfolios. Leading significant technology, platform, or digital transformation at scale, including modernisation of legacy and mission critical systems, using modern product led and Agile approaches. Driving cross portfolio collaboration, convergence or reuse of platforms, services, or standards in a multi team environment, with accountability for delivering and operating live services/products that meet user needs and performance expectations. Interested? Apply via Civil Service Jobs for full role details.
13/05/2026
Full time
Location Cardiff, Croydon, Glasgow, Manchester, Sheffield About the job Job summary We are looking to recruit 3 Portfolio Chief Technology Officer (CTO) roles. Two of which will support our Migration and Borders Digital Group, and the remaining role will support our Enterprise Services teams. As a key member of the Home Office Government Digital and Data Profession leadership team, you will play a critical role in providing Government Digital and Data services at the Home Office, supporting vital national infrastructure and Home Office services. Your role will involve supporting a user-base of 35,000+ Home Office users, over 400 public-facing services used by millions, and diverse critical business areas including UK Visa & Immigration, Border Force, HMPO and policing. As a Deputy Director Portfolio CTO, you will be accountable for leading the technical strategy for the Portfolio, and the wider technology professional community. You will provide technical direction for the delivery of government services, leading design, build and management activity across all areas of architecture, infrastructure, security and engineering. You will identify underlying technology requirements to support business platform capability and lead a team of technology specialists to create cutting-edge services. You will be required to build strategic, collaborative and constructive relationships with a growing ecosystem of digital and third-party technology suppliers. This will include championing emerging standards, principles or policies to support with this collaboration. You will identify how technical teams can become leaner by removing unnecessary overheads and advising on how they can deliver more with existing capabilities. Through establishing effective ways of working, you will ensure that we meet our commitments, increasing the certainty of the outcomes we achieve. You will be accountable for ensuring that we deliver to cost and quality standards and managing risks and dependencies across multiple teams. We are looking for someone who is strategic and forward thinking in terms of how we engage with the business, use technology and achieve our long-term goals. You will strive to deliver better outcomes and value for money by encouraging and embedding a culture of continuous improvement within the portfolio and across wider technology teams. As a leader within Home Office Government Digital and Data Profession and the Portfolio, you will inspire others and establish a team and a culture that individuals feel proud to be apart of. Job description For full details of all three roles, please see the Candidate Pack on the Civil Service website. Person specification Essential Criteria The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience of: Providing clear technical leadership and authority across technology, platforms and architecture within a large, complex organisation. Setting and owning enterprise-level technology and platform direction, translating organisational goals into coherent strategy, priorities and investment decisions. Leading and influencing across a matrixed, federated organisation, building trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels (including senior leaders and non-technical audiences). Understanding cyber security, risk management and assurance in a highly regulated enterprise context, and assessing and clearly articulating technical risk and architectural maturity to senior stakeholders. Embedding architecture governance, standards and assurance into business-as-usual delivery to improve consistency, quality and pace. Driving innovation and continuous improvement to increase the efficiency, resilience and value for money of platform and technology services. Desirable Criteria It would also be desirable to demonstrate experience of: Operating at executive or senior leadership level within a large or highly regulated organisation, including managing substantial technology investment and making value for money decisions across complex portfolios. Leading significant technology, platform, or digital transformation at scale, including modernisation of legacy and mission critical systems, using modern product led and Agile approaches. Driving cross portfolio collaboration, convergence or reuse of platforms, services, or standards in a multi team environment, with accountability for delivering and operating live services/products that meet user needs and performance expectations. Interested? Apply via Civil Service Jobs for full role details.
Location: Plymouth, South West England As an IT Service Desk Analyst, you'll be the first point of contact for IT support , helping users resolve issues quickly and confidently. The team resolves over 60% of incidents at first contact , so you'll gain hands on experience from day one. This role offers: Structured support and clear processes Exposure to a mature, enterprise scale IT environment Training and qualifications to help you progress your IT career Whether you're already working in IT support or coming from a strong customer service background with technical interest, this role provides a solid foundation to grow. What you'll be doing In this varied and people focused role, you will: Act as a single point of contact for IT queries and incidents Provide first line technical support via multiple channels Resolve issues at first contact whenever possible Log, manage and progress incidents and service requests Monitor key IT services and systems Work collaboratively with colleagues, suppliers and technical teams Help improve services, processes and customer experiences Support IT projects and service improvement activity Who this role is for This role would suit someone who: Enjoys helping people and delivering excellent customer service Has an interest in IT infrastructure and operations Has experience with Windows, Microsoft 365 or business applications Approaches problems calmly and adaptably Works well as part of a team and communicates clearly You don't need to know everything on day one, what matters most is your attitude, curiosity, and willingness to learn . Apply now View the full job description and apply via Civil Service Jobs
13/05/2026
Full time
Location: Plymouth, South West England As an IT Service Desk Analyst, you'll be the first point of contact for IT support , helping users resolve issues quickly and confidently. The team resolves over 60% of incidents at first contact , so you'll gain hands on experience from day one. This role offers: Structured support and clear processes Exposure to a mature, enterprise scale IT environment Training and qualifications to help you progress your IT career Whether you're already working in IT support or coming from a strong customer service background with technical interest, this role provides a solid foundation to grow. What you'll be doing In this varied and people focused role, you will: Act as a single point of contact for IT queries and incidents Provide first line technical support via multiple channels Resolve issues at first contact whenever possible Log, manage and progress incidents and service requests Monitor key IT services and systems Work collaboratively with colleagues, suppliers and technical teams Help improve services, processes and customer experiences Support IT projects and service improvement activity Who this role is for This role would suit someone who: Enjoys helping people and delivering excellent customer service Has an interest in IT infrastructure and operations Has experience with Windows, Microsoft 365 or business applications Approaches problems calmly and adaptably Works well as part of a team and communicates clearly You don't need to know everything on day one, what matters most is your attitude, curiosity, and willingness to learn . Apply now View the full job description and apply via Civil Service Jobs
Locations: Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, Salford As Head of DDaT Portfolio Management , you'll shape how digital, data and technology work is planned, governed and supported, helping teams succeed while ensuring transparency, value for money and confidence at senior levels. What you'll be doing In this senior leadership role, you will: Set the strategic direction for the DDaT PMO, focusing on insight, prioritisation and value Design proportionate, enabling governance that supports delivery rather than slowing it down Provide oversight across finance, commercial activity, assurance and portfolio reporting Build trusted relationships with senior leaders across DDaT, DBT and partner organisations Oversee a large and complex DDaT budget , supporting strong forecasting and transparent decision making Lead the DDaT commercial pipeline , strengthening capability across contracts and supplier management Ensure workforce and supplier plans are sustainable, affordable and future focused Champion GDS functional standards , helping teams confidently navigate assurance and spend controls Leadership & culture You'll lead a diverse, high performing team, with line management responsibility for around 3 direct reports and oversight of a wider portfolio of around 20 colleagues . Who this role is for You'll be a strong fit if you are: An experienced PMO or portfolio leader , ideally in a DDaT environment Confident leading finance, commercial and governance activity in complex organisations A collaborative, inclusive leader who builds high performing teams Comfortable explaining complex or technical issues to senior, non technical stakeholders Experience of agile delivery and professional qualifications (or willingness to work towards them) are welcome, but not essential. Apply now View the full job description and apply via Civil Service Jobs
13/05/2026
Full time
Locations: Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, Salford As Head of DDaT Portfolio Management , you'll shape how digital, data and technology work is planned, governed and supported, helping teams succeed while ensuring transparency, value for money and confidence at senior levels. What you'll be doing In this senior leadership role, you will: Set the strategic direction for the DDaT PMO, focusing on insight, prioritisation and value Design proportionate, enabling governance that supports delivery rather than slowing it down Provide oversight across finance, commercial activity, assurance and portfolio reporting Build trusted relationships with senior leaders across DDaT, DBT and partner organisations Oversee a large and complex DDaT budget , supporting strong forecasting and transparent decision making Lead the DDaT commercial pipeline , strengthening capability across contracts and supplier management Ensure workforce and supplier plans are sustainable, affordable and future focused Champion GDS functional standards , helping teams confidently navigate assurance and spend controls Leadership & culture You'll lead a diverse, high performing team, with line management responsibility for around 3 direct reports and oversight of a wider portfolio of around 20 colleagues . Who this role is for You'll be a strong fit if you are: An experienced PMO or portfolio leader , ideally in a DDaT environment Confident leading finance, commercial and governance activity in complex organisations A collaborative, inclusive leader who builds high performing teams Comfortable explaining complex or technical issues to senior, non technical stakeholders Experience of agile delivery and professional qualifications (or willingness to work towards them) are welcome, but not essential. Apply now View the full job description and apply via Civil Service Jobs
Locations: Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham or Swindon Data plays a vital role in how we plan, operate and improve these spaces. We're now looking for a Senior Data Analyst to help turn complex property and operational data into insights that drive smarter decisions, better services and a more sustainable estate. Why this role matters As a Senior Data Analyst, your work will directly support: Strategic and operational decision making Portfolio performance and occupancy planning Sustainability and Net Zero ambitions Risk management, safety and customer experience What you'll be doing In this role, you'll own the full lifecycle of key analytics products, working closely with Business Analysts, Data Architects and stakeholders. You'll: Design, build and maintain high quality Power BI dashboards Deliver business critical KPIs and reporting aligned to GPA's Information & Data Strategy Translate complex business needs into clear, effective BI solutions Work collaboratively with stakeholders across GPA to refine requirements Improve and enhance existing dashboards and reporting tools Ensure analytics products align with data governance and information management frameworks Support engagement across the organisation, running sessions and working groups to share insights Help teams across GPA use data more confidently in their daily work Who this role is for You'll be a strong fit if you have experience with: Advanced Power BI development , including DAX, Power Query and Row Level Security Working with data platforms such as Azure, SQL and cloud databases Building and maintaining BI environments and artefacts end to end Working in Agile delivery teams , using tools like JIRA Engaging stakeholders and building consensus around data insights Applying numerical and analytical methods to real world problems Experience with CI/CD pipelines, mentoring others, and managing workload priorities is beneficial but not essential. Apply now View the full job description and apply via Civil Service Jobs
13/05/2026
Full time
Locations: Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham or Swindon Data plays a vital role in how we plan, operate and improve these spaces. We're now looking for a Senior Data Analyst to help turn complex property and operational data into insights that drive smarter decisions, better services and a more sustainable estate. Why this role matters As a Senior Data Analyst, your work will directly support: Strategic and operational decision making Portfolio performance and occupancy planning Sustainability and Net Zero ambitions Risk management, safety and customer experience What you'll be doing In this role, you'll own the full lifecycle of key analytics products, working closely with Business Analysts, Data Architects and stakeholders. You'll: Design, build and maintain high quality Power BI dashboards Deliver business critical KPIs and reporting aligned to GPA's Information & Data Strategy Translate complex business needs into clear, effective BI solutions Work collaboratively with stakeholders across GPA to refine requirements Improve and enhance existing dashboards and reporting tools Ensure analytics products align with data governance and information management frameworks Support engagement across the organisation, running sessions and working groups to share insights Help teams across GPA use data more confidently in their daily work Who this role is for You'll be a strong fit if you have experience with: Advanced Power BI development , including DAX, Power Query and Row Level Security Working with data platforms such as Azure, SQL and cloud databases Building and maintaining BI environments and artefacts end to end Working in Agile delivery teams , using tools like JIRA Engaging stakeholders and building consensus around data insights Applying numerical and analytical methods to real world problems Experience with CI/CD pipelines, mentoring others, and managing workload priorities is beneficial but not essential. Apply now View the full job description and apply via Civil Service Jobs
