A governmental organization in Scotland is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Analyst to enhance its cybersecurity framework and ensure the protection of information assets. This role involves developing security procedures, managing incidents, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cyber security and practical experience in incident management processes. This position offers the chance to contribute significantly to safeguarding information in a complex environment with evolving security challenges.
03/02/2026
Full time
A governmental organization in Scotland is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Analyst to enhance its cybersecurity framework and ensure the protection of information assets. This role involves developing security procedures, managing incidents, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cyber security and practical experience in incident management processes. This position offers the chance to contribute significantly to safeguarding information in a complex environment with evolving security challenges.
A governmental body in the UK is seeking a Chair of the Review Oversight Committee for Domestic Homicide and Suicide Reviews. The role involves leading oversight committees, facilitating reviews of domestic homicides, and ensuring the rigorous application of review processes. Candidates are expected to display leadership, analytical, and interpersonal skills. This part-time role offers remuneration aligned with public sector appointments and requires applicants to undergo necessary pre-appointment checks. Training will be provided in advance of commencement.
03/02/2026
Full time
A governmental body in the UK is seeking a Chair of the Review Oversight Committee for Domestic Homicide and Suicide Reviews. The role involves leading oversight committees, facilitating reviews of domestic homicides, and ensuring the rigorous application of review processes. Candidates are expected to display leadership, analytical, and interpersonal skills. This part-time role offers remuneration aligned with public sector appointments and requires applicants to undergo necessary pre-appointment checks. Training will be provided in advance of commencement.
Job description Would you like to join AD&D's Digital Strategy & Governance team and play a key role in supporting our leadership and critical business activities? The ARE Directorate of the Scottish Government is part of the DG Net Zero family of Directorates. ARE's mission is to work together with stakeholders to enable vibrant and thriving communities and businesses, that protect and enhance Scotland's nature. ARE relies on digital services to deliver its commitment to support Scotland's sustainable economic growth in agriculture, the food industry and in rural areas. It does this through direct payments; a broad range of best practice support and education; and ensuring compliance with regulations. For example, round £600 million is paid annually to customers using the major Rural Payments and Services (RP&S) digital platform and other supporting systems. ARE Digital and Data (AD&D) is responsible for providing the capability and capacity that ensures these digital services are reliable, secure and up-to-date. This requires a broad range of technical competencies, mostly provided by inhouse and contracted specialists working in multidisciplinary teams. AD&D provides the full lifecycle of digital services including, but not limited to, strategic advice, requirements definition, service design, solution development and on-going service support and maintenance. AD&D works collegiately with other parts of the Scottish Government to improve how digital services are developed and deployed by the Scottish Public Sector. You will lead on business management activities, including people data management, financial tracking, corporate coordination, and direct support to the Deputy Director. Responsibilities To ensure the effective delivery of divisional operations and corporate responsibilities, maintaining resilience and continuity across AD&D. Maintain accurate AD&D People Data - Including Bud1, staff directory, master people spreadsheet, vacancy tracker, org chart, and monthly people data reports for branch heads. Provide direct support to the Deputy Director - Including diary management, travel arrangements, meeting preparation, SMT coordination, and tracking actions and decisions. Submit and manage Business Cases to WFPB - Ensure timely and accurate submissions and facilitate AO templates through the approvals chain. Manage BUD1 capitalisations, costings, and updates - Support financial tracking and reporting for the division. Maintain Business Continuity Plans and contact lists - Ensure divisional readiness and resilience through regular updates. Oversee EPC purchases and approvals - Act as the division's EPC card holder and Oracle approver. Coordinate divisional communications and events - Including core briefs, responses to corporate commissions, and organisation of all-staff and leadership events. Coordinate onboarding and offboarding - Work with Asset Management to ensure smooth transitions for new and departing colleagues. HSLO - Responsibilities for our Saughton House Divisional Spurs
03/02/2026
Full time
Job description Would you like to join AD&D's Digital Strategy & Governance team and play a key role in supporting our leadership and critical business activities? The ARE Directorate of the Scottish Government is part of the DG Net Zero family of Directorates. ARE's mission is to work together with stakeholders to enable vibrant and thriving communities and businesses, that protect and enhance Scotland's nature. ARE relies on digital services to deliver its commitment to support Scotland's sustainable economic growth in agriculture, the food industry and in rural areas. It does this through direct payments; a broad range of best practice support and education; and ensuring compliance with regulations. For example, round £600 million is paid annually to customers using the major Rural Payments and Services (RP&S) digital platform and other supporting systems. ARE Digital and Data (AD&D) is responsible for providing the capability and capacity that ensures these digital services are reliable, secure and up-to-date. This requires a broad range of technical competencies, mostly provided by inhouse and contracted specialists working in multidisciplinary teams. AD&D provides the full lifecycle of digital services including, but not limited to, strategic advice, requirements definition, service design, solution development and on-going service support and maintenance. AD&D works collegiately with other parts of the Scottish Government to improve how digital services are developed and deployed by the Scottish Public Sector. You will lead on business management activities, including people data management, financial tracking, corporate coordination, and direct support to the Deputy Director. Responsibilities To ensure the effective delivery of divisional operations and corporate responsibilities, maintaining resilience and continuity across AD&D. Maintain accurate AD&D People Data - Including Bud1, staff directory, master people spreadsheet, vacancy tracker, org chart, and monthly people data reports for branch heads. Provide direct support to the Deputy Director - Including diary management, travel arrangements, meeting preparation, SMT coordination, and tracking actions and decisions. Submit and manage Business Cases to WFPB - Ensure timely and accurate submissions and facilitate AO templates through the approvals chain. Manage BUD1 capitalisations, costings, and updates - Support financial tracking and reporting for the division. Maintain Business Continuity Plans and contact lists - Ensure divisional readiness and resilience through regular updates. Oversee EPC purchases and approvals - Act as the division's EPC card holder and Oracle approver. Coordinate divisional communications and events - Including core briefs, responses to corporate commissions, and organisation of all-staff and leadership events. Coordinate onboarding and offboarding - Work with Asset Management to ensure smooth transitions for new and departing colleagues. HSLO - Responsibilities for our Saughton House Divisional Spurs
A public sector organization in Scotland is seeking a candidate to lead business management activities within the Digital Strategy & Governance team. The role focuses on maintaining people data, providing support to the Deputy Director, and overseeing operational responsibilities. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential. The position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the delivery of digital services that support the community and economic growth in Scotland.
03/02/2026
Full time
A public sector organization in Scotland is seeking a candidate to lead business management activities within the Digital Strategy & Governance team. The role focuses on maintaining people data, providing support to the Deputy Director, and overseeing operational responsibilities. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential. The position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the delivery of digital services that support the community and economic growth in Scotland.
Job description Are you interested in safeguarding Scotland's digital future whilst supporting Agriculture and Rural Economies? The Agriculture and Rural Economy (ARE) Directorate works to support Scotland's sustainable economic growth, especially in the rural economy, making the most of Scotland's environment, natural assets and advantages - its people, landscapes, biodiversity, agriculture, food & drink and animal welfare. ARE Digital & Data (AD&D) is responsible for developing and maintaining the Information Technology systems required by ARE to deliver their Business Services. AD&D covers the full spectrum of IT disciplines required to deliver and maintain the IT Services and complex IT Applications required by ARE. Most AD&D staff are IT professionals and members of the BCS RoleModelplus scheme. RoleModelplus allows users to identify their gaps, create and update their professional development plans and work towards their goals and objectives. You do not need to be a member of BCS to take advantage of RoleModelplus. The Architecture Office and Cyber Security & Risk team are part of the Digital Strategy and Governance Branch. The Branch is responsible for all areas of Information Security to support a complex business area. Security is there to assist the department function safely in a fast moving cyber world. Security is responsible for the selection, design, justification, implementation and operation of controls and management strategies to maintain the security, confidentiality, integrity, availability, accountability and relevant compliance of information systems with legislation, regulation and relevant standards. Cyber Security & Risk are responsible for the overall Information security for ARE. The capability covers Cyber Security, Defence, Vulnerabilities, and Cyber Risk. This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Cyber Security Analyst to be responsible for protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information assets and systems used within ARE, through application of their Cyber Security knowledge and close working with the wider teams within AD&D. In addition, this role will feed in to small to medium size projects, and the continual service improvement process within the team and wider business. Responsibilities Develop security operating procedures for use across multiple information systems or maintain compliance with them. Apply routine security procedures appropriate to the role, such as patching, managing access rights, malware protection, or vulnerability testing with autonomy. Develop and test rules for detecting violations of security operating procedures with autonomy. Follow documented principles and guidelines for incident management, incident investigation, and response activities. Advise others on incident management, incident investigation, and response processes. Able to understand and articulate the impact of vulnerabilities on existing and future designs and systems, and able to provide insight into how these can be exploited. Will include mentoring of less experienced Cyber Security Analysts within the team.
03/02/2026
Full time
Job description Are you interested in safeguarding Scotland's digital future whilst supporting Agriculture and Rural Economies? The Agriculture and Rural Economy (ARE) Directorate works to support Scotland's sustainable economic growth, especially in the rural economy, making the most of Scotland's environment, natural assets and advantages - its people, landscapes, biodiversity, agriculture, food & drink and animal welfare. ARE Digital & Data (AD&D) is responsible for developing and maintaining the Information Technology systems required by ARE to deliver their Business Services. AD&D covers the full spectrum of IT disciplines required to deliver and maintain the IT Services and complex IT Applications required by ARE. Most AD&D staff are IT professionals and members of the BCS RoleModelplus scheme. RoleModelplus allows users to identify their gaps, create and update their professional development plans and work towards their goals and objectives. You do not need to be a member of BCS to take advantage of RoleModelplus. The Architecture Office and Cyber Security & Risk team are part of the Digital Strategy and Governance Branch. The Branch is responsible for all areas of Information Security to support a complex business area. Security is there to assist the department function safely in a fast moving cyber world. Security is responsible for the selection, design, justification, implementation and operation of controls and management strategies to maintain the security, confidentiality, integrity, availability, accountability and relevant compliance of information systems with legislation, regulation and relevant standards. Cyber Security & Risk are responsible for the overall Information security for ARE. The capability covers Cyber Security, Defence, Vulnerabilities, and Cyber Risk. This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Cyber Security Analyst to be responsible for protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information assets and systems used within ARE, through application of their Cyber Security knowledge and close working with the wider teams within AD&D. In addition, this role will feed in to small to medium size projects, and the continual service improvement process within the team and wider business. Responsibilities Develop security operating procedures for use across multiple information systems or maintain compliance with them. Apply routine security procedures appropriate to the role, such as patching, managing access rights, malware protection, or vulnerability testing with autonomy. Develop and test rules for detecting violations of security operating procedures with autonomy. Follow documented principles and guidelines for incident management, incident investigation, and response activities. Advise others on incident management, incident investigation, and response processes. Able to understand and articulate the impact of vulnerabilities on existing and future designs and systems, and able to provide insight into how these can be exploited. Will include mentoring of less experienced Cyber Security Analysts within the team.
Chair of Review Oversight Committee, Domestic Homicide and Suicide Reviews Job Info Job Identification 3126 Locations United Kingdom (Hybrid) Working Pattern Part Time Number of Openings 1 Apply Before 01/29/2026, 11:55 PM ROLE SUMMARY Domestic Homicide and Suicide Reviews (DHSRs) are a new type of review in Scotland, established by the Criminal Justice Modernisation and Abusive Domestic Behaviour Reviews Act 2025. Domestic homicide and suicide reviews aim to identify what lessons can be learned and potentially applied following a death where domestic abuse is known or suspected, in order to help prevent future abuse and deaths. They are not investigations into how someone died and are not about apportioning blame; instead, DHSRs are fundamentally about identifying where changes and improvements can be made for the future as well as giving a voice to those who have died. In Scotland, following a determination by the Review Oversight Committee or the Scottish Ministers that a domestic homicide or domestic abuse related suicide review is to be undertaken, the Oversight Committee will establish a Case Review Panel. Each review will be led by a Case Review Panel Chair drawn from a pool of Chairs following successful recruitment to these posts. The Reviews will be comprised of a multi-agency review panel and experts in specific subject matter as required. Each Case Review Panel will be supported in its functions through a secretariat of Scottish Government officials. We estimate that the average number of DHSRs will be in the region of 20 per year. If you are looking for a rewarding and worthwhile opportunity, we would like to hear from you.Applications are invited from a wide range of people who have an interest in public service and you will be offered the training and development you need to successfully serve as a Chair of a DHSR Panel. More information about the post is available in the candidate information pack. Please request the pack from the DHSR team at RESPONSIBILITIES The responsibilities of the Review Oversight Committee Chair include but are not limited to: Provide leadership to the Review Oversight Committee and the learning review mechanism as a whole, engaging in relationship building across sectors; Chair regular meetings of the Review Oversight Committee, facilitating impartial and constructive discussions; Work closely with the Domestic Homicide and Suicide Reviews (DHSR) Secretariat to establish Case Review Panels and oversee the carrying out of reviews; Ensure that domestic homicide and suicide reviews are undertaken rigorously and sensitively, in line with the agreed terms of reference; Provide quality assurance for a short summary report for any cases where a domestic homicide or suicide review is not completed; Provide quality assurance for all reports and associated learning and recommendations that are presented by the Chairs of the Case Review Panels to the Review Oversight Committee; Support the monitoring and implementation of learning and recommendations resulting from each domestic homicide or domestic abuse related suicide review; Ensure the reporting requirements under legislation are met by contributing to biennial thematic reports relating to a series of reviews to highlight pertinent points, patterns and themes, as well as changes that have been implemented as a result; and Keep under review key documents supporting the domestic homicide and suicide review process including the Protocol to help prevent reviews prejudicing criminal investigations, proceedings and inquiries, and the statutory guidance. ROLE CRITERIA There are three areas where the Chair of the Review Oversight Committee will be expected to demonstrate their competency: Knowledge, including all of: Knowledge of domestic abuse and intersectionality; Knowledge of domestic homicide and suicide; Knowledge of the wider landscape and operating context; Knowledge of subject-specific disciplines Skills, including all of: Leadership Analytical Organisational Communication Interpersonal Personal Attributes, including some but not all of: Calm Challenger Curious Empathetic Flexible Honest Impartial Listener Open-minded Passionate Personal ethics/duty of candour Reflective Resilient Respectful Self-caring Trustworthy More information about each of the knowledge areas, skills and personal attributes for this role, alongside the level of competency candidates are expected to display against each of these criteria and the required wordcount for each element of the application, is included in the candidate information pack. CANDIDATE BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE You do not need to have previous experience of serving in a public appointment role, and we do not expect candidates to be able to demonstrate each of these skills and areas of knowledge to the most comprehensive level. You may have gained your experience through work, by being active in your community, in a voluntary capacity or through your own lived experience. We value the benefits of diverse experience and perspectives and encourage applications from people from all walks of life. Scottish Ministers particularly welcome applications from people who are disadvantaged because of their protected characteristics and from groups currently under-represented in public appointments, such as disabled people, LGBTI+ people, and people aged under 50. REMUNERATION AND TIME COMMITMENT Remuneration will be provided in line with the mean daily fee applicable to Tier 2 public appointments for chairs. This is currently set at: £165.75 per half day; and £47.36 per hour. Reasonable expenses associated with carrying out the role of Chair will be reimbursed. We expect the time commitment required of the Chair to be a maximum of 52 working days per year. Successful candidates will be appointed for a term of 5 years and the appointment term can be extended one or more times for a period not exceeding 1 year per extension. The Chair can be reappointed provided the total appointment period does not exceed 8 years. APPOINTMENT ARRANGEMENTS Public appointments are made by Scottish Ministers. The appointing Minister will make a decision about whom to appoint based on evidence from the selection panel. Ministers may request to meet with candidates before making a final decision. Appointees will be asked to complete pre-appointment checks which will include a Disclosure Check and a successful security clearance to Security Check level. This post is subject to Civil Service Nationality Requirements. The cost of pre-appointment checks will be covered by the Scottish Government. More information about the process of obtaining security clearance is available on the GOV.UK website . Appointees will also be required to complete training prior to undertaking the role and on-going training throughout the duration of the role. Appointment is conditional on satisfactory completion of both disclosure and security checks and training. LOCATION OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS The role of the Review Oversight Committee is to make the initial determination on whether a domestic homicide or domestic abuse related suicide review is to be undertaken. The Review Oversight Committee will be supported in its functions through a Secretariat of Scottish Government officials. The Review Oversight Committee, alongside the Secretariat, will work to establish a Case Review Panel for each review comprised of a Case Review Panel Chair, a multi-agency review panel, and experts in specific subject matter as required. Meetings will be held in person and online/hybrid as required. It is not essential that candidates holds a full current UK driving licence, although you should have the ability to travel across Scotland if required. Reasonable travel expenses incurred in relation to the requirements of the role will be covered. INTERVIEWS AND ASSESSMENTS Interviews and assessments are expected to be held week commencing 23rd February. The interviews will be hybrid. For the in-person interviews they will be held in St Andrew's House, 2 Regent Road, Edinburgh. Please indicate your preference for an online or in-person interview location when you return your application form and please note that we are unlikely to be able to offer alternative interview dates. If you require a reasonable adjustment at interview please contact the DHSR team via email: FURTHER INFORMATION If you are interested in the role and would like to find out more or have any questions, please contact the domestic homicide and suicide review team via email: TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE PLEASE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS Download thecandidate information pack. This will explain more about the role, the DHRS model and the application process. We recommend you follow the 'How to Apply' section of thecandidate information pack as you complete your application. Completed applications must be received on or beforeThursday the 29 th Januaryat 23:55 (11:55pm). If you require further support with your application . click apply for full job details
02/02/2026
Full time
Chair of Review Oversight Committee, Domestic Homicide and Suicide Reviews Job Info Job Identification 3126 Locations United Kingdom (Hybrid) Working Pattern Part Time Number of Openings 1 Apply Before 01/29/2026, 11:55 PM ROLE SUMMARY Domestic Homicide and Suicide Reviews (DHSRs) are a new type of review in Scotland, established by the Criminal Justice Modernisation and Abusive Domestic Behaviour Reviews Act 2025. Domestic homicide and suicide reviews aim to identify what lessons can be learned and potentially applied following a death where domestic abuse is known or suspected, in order to help prevent future abuse and deaths. They are not investigations into how someone died and are not about apportioning blame; instead, DHSRs are fundamentally about identifying where changes and improvements can be made for the future as well as giving a voice to those who have died. In Scotland, following a determination by the Review Oversight Committee or the Scottish Ministers that a domestic homicide or domestic abuse related suicide review is to be undertaken, the Oversight Committee will establish a Case Review Panel. Each review will be led by a Case Review Panel Chair drawn from a pool of Chairs following successful recruitment to these posts. The Reviews will be comprised of a multi-agency review panel and experts in specific subject matter as required. Each Case Review Panel will be supported in its functions through a secretariat of Scottish Government officials. We estimate that the average number of DHSRs will be in the region of 20 per year. If you are looking for a rewarding and worthwhile opportunity, we would like to hear from you.Applications are invited from a wide range of people who have an interest in public service and you will be offered the training and development you need to successfully serve as a Chair of a DHSR Panel. More information about the post is available in the candidate information pack. Please request the pack from the DHSR team at RESPONSIBILITIES The responsibilities of the Review Oversight Committee Chair include but are not limited to: Provide leadership to the Review Oversight Committee and the learning review mechanism as a whole, engaging in relationship building across sectors; Chair regular meetings of the Review Oversight Committee, facilitating impartial and constructive discussions; Work closely with the Domestic Homicide and Suicide Reviews (DHSR) Secretariat to establish Case Review Panels and oversee the carrying out of reviews; Ensure that domestic homicide and suicide reviews are undertaken rigorously and sensitively, in line with the agreed terms of reference; Provide quality assurance for a short summary report for any cases where a domestic homicide or suicide review is not completed; Provide quality assurance for all reports and associated learning and recommendations that are presented by the Chairs of the Case Review Panels to the Review Oversight Committee; Support the monitoring and implementation of learning and recommendations resulting from each domestic homicide or domestic abuse related suicide review; Ensure the reporting requirements under legislation are met by contributing to biennial thematic reports relating to a series of reviews to highlight pertinent points, patterns and themes, as well as changes that have been implemented as a result; and Keep under review key documents supporting the domestic homicide and suicide review process including the Protocol to help prevent reviews prejudicing criminal investigations, proceedings and inquiries, and the statutory guidance. ROLE CRITERIA There are three areas where the Chair of the Review Oversight Committee will be expected to demonstrate their competency: Knowledge, including all of: Knowledge of domestic abuse and intersectionality; Knowledge of domestic homicide and suicide; Knowledge of the wider landscape and operating context; Knowledge of subject-specific disciplines Skills, including all of: Leadership Analytical Organisational Communication Interpersonal Personal Attributes, including some but not all of: Calm Challenger Curious Empathetic Flexible Honest Impartial Listener Open-minded Passionate Personal ethics/duty of candour Reflective Resilient Respectful Self-caring Trustworthy More information about each of the knowledge areas, skills and personal attributes for this role, alongside the level of competency candidates are expected to display against each of these criteria and the required wordcount for each element of the application, is included in the candidate information pack. CANDIDATE BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE You do not need to have previous experience of serving in a public appointment role, and we do not expect candidates to be able to demonstrate each of these skills and areas of knowledge to the most comprehensive level. You may have gained your experience through work, by being active in your community, in a voluntary capacity or through your own lived experience. We value the benefits of diverse experience and perspectives and encourage applications from people from all walks of life. Scottish Ministers particularly welcome applications from people who are disadvantaged because of their protected characteristics and from groups currently under-represented in public appointments, such as disabled people, LGBTI+ people, and people aged under 50. REMUNERATION AND TIME COMMITMENT Remuneration will be provided in line with the mean daily fee applicable to Tier 2 public appointments for chairs. This is currently set at: £165.75 per half day; and £47.36 per hour. Reasonable expenses associated with carrying out the role of Chair will be reimbursed. We expect the time commitment required of the Chair to be a maximum of 52 working days per year. Successful candidates will be appointed for a term of 5 years and the appointment term can be extended one or more times for a period not exceeding 1 year per extension. The Chair can be reappointed provided the total appointment period does not exceed 8 years. APPOINTMENT ARRANGEMENTS Public appointments are made by Scottish Ministers. The appointing Minister will make a decision about whom to appoint based on evidence from the selection panel. Ministers may request to meet with candidates before making a final decision. Appointees will be asked to complete pre-appointment checks which will include a Disclosure Check and a successful security clearance to Security Check level. This post is subject to Civil Service Nationality Requirements. The cost of pre-appointment checks will be covered by the Scottish Government. More information about the process of obtaining security clearance is available on the GOV.UK website . Appointees will also be required to complete training prior to undertaking the role and on-going training throughout the duration of the role. Appointment is conditional on satisfactory completion of both disclosure and security checks and training. LOCATION OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS The role of the Review Oversight Committee is to make the initial determination on whether a domestic homicide or domestic abuse related suicide review is to be undertaken. The Review Oversight Committee will be supported in its functions through a Secretariat of Scottish Government officials. The Review Oversight Committee, alongside the Secretariat, will work to establish a Case Review Panel for each review comprised of a Case Review Panel Chair, a multi-agency review panel, and experts in specific subject matter as required. Meetings will be held in person and online/hybrid as required. It is not essential that candidates holds a full current UK driving licence, although you should have the ability to travel across Scotland if required. Reasonable travel expenses incurred in relation to the requirements of the role will be covered. INTERVIEWS AND ASSESSMENTS Interviews and assessments are expected to be held week commencing 23rd February. The interviews will be hybrid. For the in-person interviews they will be held in St Andrew's House, 2 Regent Road, Edinburgh. Please indicate your preference for an online or in-person interview location when you return your application form and please note that we are unlikely to be able to offer alternative interview dates. If you require a reasonable adjustment at interview please contact the DHSR team via email: FURTHER INFORMATION If you are interested in the role and would like to find out more or have any questions, please contact the domestic homicide and suicide review team via email: TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE PLEASE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS Download thecandidate information pack. This will explain more about the role, the DHRS model and the application process. We recommend you follow the 'How to Apply' section of thecandidate information pack as you complete your application. Completed applications must be received on or beforeThursday the 29 th Januaryat 23:55 (11:55pm). If you require further support with your application . click apply for full job details
Are you a pensions expert with a background in technical management? The Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) administer public sector pensions to over 600,000 members in 4 major schemes, delivered across an operational area of over 200 colleagues. The Technical Services remit is to centralise the operational controls that oversee pensions, data, and payroll delivery in partnership with colleagues from Policy, Risk, Audit, and Governance. The Technical Services team will support operational colleagues in understanding current and future requirements, and articulating process and system demands to meet those requirements. As the Manager of Pensions Technical Controls, you will lead and manage a team responsible for the development, maintenance, and assurance of complex Excel-based calculation tools that underpin critical pensions, data, and payroll operations. Operating within a highly regulated and complex environment, you will provide strategic direction and oversight to ensure these tools are accurate, compliant, and aligned with policy objectives, risk parameters, audit preparedness, and governance requirements. This role demands strong leadership to drive calculator innovation, embed technical controls, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Responsibilities Operational Leadership: Manage and lead a team of specialists, ensuring clear objectives, performance management, and professional development to deliver high-quality outcomes. Calculator Asset Management: Oversee the maintenance of a comprehensive register of all internal and online calculation tools, with a primary focus on Excel-based calculators. Maintenance & Defect Resolution: Direct and coordinate routine maintenance and defect remediation activities to safeguard accuracy and functionality of Excel calculators. Risk & Assessment: Lead evaluations of the robustness and compliance of calculation tools, identifying emerging risks and informing mitigation strategies. Continuous Improvement: Drive the development and implementation of an improvement roadmap for Excel-based calculators, embedding best practices and fostering innovation. Assurance & Compliance: Ensure assurance activities are effectively executed so all calculators meet regulatory standards and operational requirements. Release Management: Implement and oversee a structured release process to guarantee that only approved and accurate versions of Excel calculators are deployed.
02/02/2026
Full time
Are you a pensions expert with a background in technical management? The Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) administer public sector pensions to over 600,000 members in 4 major schemes, delivered across an operational area of over 200 colleagues. The Technical Services remit is to centralise the operational controls that oversee pensions, data, and payroll delivery in partnership with colleagues from Policy, Risk, Audit, and Governance. The Technical Services team will support operational colleagues in understanding current and future requirements, and articulating process and system demands to meet those requirements. As the Manager of Pensions Technical Controls, you will lead and manage a team responsible for the development, maintenance, and assurance of complex Excel-based calculation tools that underpin critical pensions, data, and payroll operations. Operating within a highly regulated and complex environment, you will provide strategic direction and oversight to ensure these tools are accurate, compliant, and aligned with policy objectives, risk parameters, audit preparedness, and governance requirements. This role demands strong leadership to drive calculator innovation, embed technical controls, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Responsibilities Operational Leadership: Manage and lead a team of specialists, ensuring clear objectives, performance management, and professional development to deliver high-quality outcomes. Calculator Asset Management: Oversee the maintenance of a comprehensive register of all internal and online calculation tools, with a primary focus on Excel-based calculators. Maintenance & Defect Resolution: Direct and coordinate routine maintenance and defect remediation activities to safeguard accuracy and functionality of Excel calculators. Risk & Assessment: Lead evaluations of the robustness and compliance of calculation tools, identifying emerging risks and informing mitigation strategies. Continuous Improvement: Drive the development and implementation of an improvement roadmap for Excel-based calculators, embedding best practices and fostering innovation. Assurance & Compliance: Ensure assurance activities are effectively executed so all calculators meet regulatory standards and operational requirements. Release Management: Implement and oversee a structured release process to guarantee that only approved and accurate versions of Excel calculators are deployed.
Job Family Software Engineering/Development Locations Glasgow, United Kingdom Edinburgh, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Working Pattern Full Time Number of Openings 5 Apply Before 01/18/2026, 11:59 PM Would you like to help build and run the platforms underpinning public services in Scotland? The Digital Directorate is building a mobile app and associated services to allow the people of Scotland to access public services via their mobile phones. The app will provide users with a convenient, accessible way to perform tasks, access personalised information, and interact with services directly from their smartphones, making best use of inherent mobile phone capabilities such as push notifications. The software engineering team that develops those services, and the companion web application, builds and runs applications on AWS using Kubernetes and Lambda. Backend services are written in Java, with Node JS and Typescript used for front-end applications. Persistence is provided by S3, DynamoDB, and Redis. We use Grafana/Prometheus for metrics and dash-boarding, and Gitlab for CI/CD. The apps themselves are built in React Native. The Role As Software Engineer, you will: develop software to meet user needs, writing clean, efficient, secure, documented and well tested code; operate the services you build and identify issues in production: observe best practises contribute to their improvement; and have awareness of common security vulnerabilities and how to mitigate them. We welcome developers interested in working across both the front and back end (recognising you may be stronger in one of the areas, and will try to assign to teams accordingly). We don't require experience of our specific tech stack and will support you to learn it or refresh your skills.There will also be opportunities to work with additional technologies beyond those listed above. Responsibilities Availability and capacity management Managing service components to ensure they meet business needs and performance targets. Software engineering (Programming and build) Collaborating with others when necessary to review specifications. Using agreed specifications to design, code, test and document programs or scripts of medium-to-high complexity, using the right standards and tools. Collaborating with user researchers and representing users internally, you champion user research to focus on all users. Prioritising and defining approaches to understand the user story, guiding others in doing so. Offering recommendations on the best tools and methods to use. Development process optimisation Supporting specific activities to improve and identifying obvious deficiencies in development processes. Information security Participating in the information security process. Designing and implementing embedded security controls in solutions and services. Prototyping Participating in team prototyping, advocating for the use of prototyping, and testing with others. Establishing and iterating design patterns. Using a variety of prototyping methods and choosing the most appropriate. Designing systems characterised by managed levels of risk, manageable business and technical complexity, and meaningful impact. Producing detailed designs and working well with understood technology and identify appropriate patterns. Success Profile Success profiles are specific to each job, and they include the mix of experience, skills and behaviours candidates will be assessed on. Experience You run it - Your experience developing and deploying an application allows you to help identify and fix faults following agreed procedures and carry out agreed maintenance tasks. You design it -Your experience of the technologies and patterns used by your team enables you to produce detailed designs of components and data structures using well understood technology, appropriate patterns, and security controls embedded. You Write it - Your experience writing programs and scripts allows you to use agreed specifications to independently design, code, test and document programs or scripts of medium-to-high complexity, using the right standards and tools. Experience is assessed at sift, along with a more in-depth assessment at interview. Technical Skills This role is aligned to the Developer role within the Software Developer Job Family. You can find out more about the skills required, here . These skills are assessed by technical assessment, designed to represent the role. Candidates reaching this stage will receive a Technical Assessment Candidate Pack which outlines the specific skills to be assessed, plus the method of assessment. Behaviours Making Effective Decisions - (Level 3) Communicating and Influencing - (Level 3) You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours, here . Behaviours are assessed at interview. Full details will be shared in advance with all candidates invited to this stage. How to apply Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 750 words) which provides evidence of how you meet each of the 3 Experience criteria listed in the Success Profile above. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application but all statements and examples provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an interview and DDaT Technical assessment where the behaviours, experiences and technical skills outlined in the Success Profile will be assessed. The sift is scheduled for w/c Monday 19th January 2026. Interviews and DDaT Technical assessments are scheduled for w/c Monday 2nd February 2026, however these may be subject to change. About us The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including education, health, the economy, justice, housing, and transport. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles. Our staff are part of the UK Civil Service , working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer . Our standard hours are 35 hours per week, we offer flexible working including full-time, part-time, flexitime, and compressed hours depending on the needs of the role. From October 2025, the Scottish Government will require staff in hybrid-compatible roles to work in-person 40% of the time either in an office or other agreed work location. Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), before they can be appointed. BPSS is comprised of four main pre-employment checks - Identity, Right to work, Employment History and a Criminal Record check (unspent convictions). This post is part of the Scottish Government Digital, Data and Technology (DDAT) profession, as a member of the profession you will join the professional development system. This post currently attracts a £5,000.00 annual DDAT pay supplement, applicable after a 3-month competency qualifying period. The payment will be backdated to your start date in the role. Pay supplements are reviewed regularly and there is one currently underway. Changes will be communicated when the review is concluded. Equality Statement We are committed to equality and inclusion, and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation. Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website . Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes. Apply Before: 18th January 2026 (23:59) - This role is open to internal candidates and Common Citizenship organisations only.
02/02/2026
Full time
Job Family Software Engineering/Development Locations Glasgow, United Kingdom Edinburgh, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Working Pattern Full Time Number of Openings 5 Apply Before 01/18/2026, 11:59 PM Would you like to help build and run the platforms underpinning public services in Scotland? The Digital Directorate is building a mobile app and associated services to allow the people of Scotland to access public services via their mobile phones. The app will provide users with a convenient, accessible way to perform tasks, access personalised information, and interact with services directly from their smartphones, making best use of inherent mobile phone capabilities such as push notifications. The software engineering team that develops those services, and the companion web application, builds and runs applications on AWS using Kubernetes and Lambda. Backend services are written in Java, with Node JS and Typescript used for front-end applications. Persistence is provided by S3, DynamoDB, and Redis. We use Grafana/Prometheus for metrics and dash-boarding, and Gitlab for CI/CD. The apps themselves are built in React Native. The Role As Software Engineer, you will: develop software to meet user needs, writing clean, efficient, secure, documented and well tested code; operate the services you build and identify issues in production: observe best practises contribute to their improvement; and have awareness of common security vulnerabilities and how to mitigate them. We welcome developers interested in working across both the front and back end (recognising you may be stronger in one of the areas, and will try to assign to teams accordingly). We don't require experience of our specific tech stack and will support you to learn it or refresh your skills.There will also be opportunities to work with additional technologies beyond those listed above. Responsibilities Availability and capacity management Managing service components to ensure they meet business needs and performance targets. Software engineering (Programming and build) Collaborating with others when necessary to review specifications. Using agreed specifications to design, code, test and document programs or scripts of medium-to-high complexity, using the right standards and tools. Collaborating with user researchers and representing users internally, you champion user research to focus on all users. Prioritising and defining approaches to understand the user story, guiding others in doing so. Offering recommendations on the best tools and methods to use. Development process optimisation Supporting specific activities to improve and identifying obvious deficiencies in development processes. Information security Participating in the information security process. Designing and implementing embedded security controls in solutions and services. Prototyping Participating in team prototyping, advocating for the use of prototyping, and testing with others. Establishing and iterating design patterns. Using a variety of prototyping methods and choosing the most appropriate. Designing systems characterised by managed levels of risk, manageable business and technical complexity, and meaningful impact. Producing detailed designs and working well with understood technology and identify appropriate patterns. Success Profile Success profiles are specific to each job, and they include the mix of experience, skills and behaviours candidates will be assessed on. Experience You run it - Your experience developing and deploying an application allows you to help identify and fix faults following agreed procedures and carry out agreed maintenance tasks. You design it -Your experience of the technologies and patterns used by your team enables you to produce detailed designs of components and data structures using well understood technology, appropriate patterns, and security controls embedded. You Write it - Your experience writing programs and scripts allows you to use agreed specifications to independently design, code, test and document programs or scripts of medium-to-high complexity, using the right standards and tools. Experience is assessed at sift, along with a more in-depth assessment at interview. Technical Skills This role is aligned to the Developer role within the Software Developer Job Family. You can find out more about the skills required, here . These skills are assessed by technical assessment, designed to represent the role. Candidates reaching this stage will receive a Technical Assessment Candidate Pack which outlines the specific skills to be assessed, plus the method of assessment. Behaviours Making Effective Decisions - (Level 3) Communicating and Influencing - (Level 3) You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours, here . Behaviours are assessed at interview. Full details will be shared in advance with all candidates invited to this stage. How to apply Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 750 words) which provides evidence of how you meet each of the 3 Experience criteria listed in the Success Profile above. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application but all statements and examples provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an interview and DDaT Technical assessment where the behaviours, experiences and technical skills outlined in the Success Profile will be assessed. The sift is scheduled for w/c Monday 19th January 2026. Interviews and DDaT Technical assessments are scheduled for w/c Monday 2nd February 2026, however these may be subject to change. About us The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including education, health, the economy, justice, housing, and transport. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles. Our staff are part of the UK Civil Service , working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer . Our standard hours are 35 hours per week, we offer flexible working including full-time, part-time, flexitime, and compressed hours depending on the needs of the role. From October 2025, the Scottish Government will require staff in hybrid-compatible roles to work in-person 40% of the time either in an office or other agreed work location. Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), before they can be appointed. BPSS is comprised of four main pre-employment checks - Identity, Right to work, Employment History and a Criminal Record check (unspent convictions). This post is part of the Scottish Government Digital, Data and Technology (DDAT) profession, as a member of the profession you will join the professional development system. This post currently attracts a £5,000.00 annual DDAT pay supplement, applicable after a 3-month competency qualifying period. The payment will be backdated to your start date in the role. Pay supplements are reviewed regularly and there is one currently underway. Changes will be communicated when the review is concluded. Equality Statement We are committed to equality and inclusion, and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation. Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website . Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes. Apply Before: 18th January 2026 (23:59) - This role is open to internal candidates and Common Citizenship organisations only.
A government organization seeks two experienced Senior Cloud Architects to transform digital services for Scotland. Specializing in AWS, you will design scalable solutions, lead technical governance, and work collaboratively across teams to meet user needs while supporting economic growth. This full-time position offers a hybrid working pattern, and applications must be submitted by February 12, 2026.
02/02/2026
Full time
A government organization seeks two experienced Senior Cloud Architects to transform digital services for Scotland. Specializing in AWS, you will design scalable solutions, lead technical governance, and work collaboratively across teams to meet user needs while supporting economic growth. This full-time position offers a hybrid working pattern, and applications must be submitted by February 12, 2026.
Locations Edinburgh, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Working Pattern Full Time Which requisition process does this apply to? Standard Number of Openings 2 Apply Before 02/12/2026, 11:59 PM Do you want to help transform the way Scottish Government uses cloud technologies to enable the delivery of better Digital Services to serve the people of Scotland? To support the Architecture and Rural Economy (ARE) Directorate's migration to theThe Scottish Government cloud platform we have two positions for Senior Cloud Architects who will play a key role in designing secure, scalable digital solutions that meet user needs and deliver public value. Specialising in Amazon Web Services (AWS), our Senior Cloud Architects are part of a multi-disciplined team responsible for the design, delivery, and ongoing improvement of ARE Digital Services. ARE works to support Scotland's sustainable economic growth, especially in the rural economy, making the most of Scotland's environment, natural assets and advantages - its people, landscapes, biodiversity, agriculture, food & drink and animal welfare. The Cloud Architects are part of the ARE Architecture Office. They will work closely with our Cloud Platform and Service Delivery Teams and collaborate closely with policy and operational teams within ARE. Responsibilities Evidencing technical leadership qualities, with a passion for delivering leading edge designs, and inspiring a culture of technical excellence and innovative solutions. Providing technical leadership and expertise on large projects or critical workstreams in complex programmes. Anticipating and advising on future technology that present opportunities for the product or programme. Designing complex technology solutions recognising time, cost and quality targets and constraints. Working within an Architecture function, ensuring standards and governance is followed for enterprise and solution designs. Defining, owning and contributing to the technical roadmap and strategy. Demonstrating a detailed knowledge of technical requirements to implement, design and manage associated technologies with a demonstrable experience of designing solution on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Success profile Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of skills, experience and behaviours candidates will be assessed on. Experience Designing complex technology solutions, recognising time, cost and quality targets and constraints. Demonstrating leadership in solution and service governance, including the assessment of moderate risks and the definition of significant architectural decision. Collaborating with security, operational and service teams on service design, governance, and operation. This role is aligned to Technical Architect (DDaT Role Level - Senior Technical Architect) within the Architecture Job Family. These skills will be tested during the Technical Assessment if you are successful at sift stage. They will be not be assessed at application stage. Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement of no more than 1500 words which provides evidence of how you meet the Experience and Behaviours listed in the Success Profilesabove. Be sure to provide specific examples of work that you've done that showcase your relevant experience. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application, but all statements and examples provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment. Candidates will have their applications assessed against all Experience criteria. Candidates who are successful at sift stage will be invited to attend an Interview and Technical Assessment. The interview will further assess the Experience and Behaviours listed in the job advert and the Technical Assessment will evaluate the Technical Skills relevant to the role. Candidates who pass the sift and are invited to the Interview and Technical Assessment stage will receive a Technical Assessment Candidate Pack, which will outline the skills to be assessed and the assessment methods to be used. Following the application sift, there may be a telephone interview as part of the assessment process before the main interview. Interviews will be in person and DDaT Technical assessments are scheduled for w/c 23 February 2026 , however these may be subject to change. Apply before 23:59 on 12 February 2026.This post is open to internal candidates and Common Citizenship Organisations only (external candidates and staff from UK Other Government Departments are not eligible to apply for this vacancy). About us The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including: education, health, the economy, justice, housing and transport. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles. Our staff are part of the UK Civil Service , working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer . Our standard hours are 35 hours per week and we offer a range of flexible working options depending on the needs of the role, including Flexi-leave. Scottish Government staff in hybrid-compatible roles should aim to work in-person 40% of the time, either in an office or other agreed work location. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us. Security checks Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), before they can be appointed. BPSS is comprised of four main pre-employment checks - Identity, Right to work, Employment History and a Criminal Record check (unspent convictions). We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation. Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website . Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes.
02/02/2026
Full time
Locations Edinburgh, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Working Pattern Full Time Which requisition process does this apply to? Standard Number of Openings 2 Apply Before 02/12/2026, 11:59 PM Do you want to help transform the way Scottish Government uses cloud technologies to enable the delivery of better Digital Services to serve the people of Scotland? To support the Architecture and Rural Economy (ARE) Directorate's migration to theThe Scottish Government cloud platform we have two positions for Senior Cloud Architects who will play a key role in designing secure, scalable digital solutions that meet user needs and deliver public value. Specialising in Amazon Web Services (AWS), our Senior Cloud Architects are part of a multi-disciplined team responsible for the design, delivery, and ongoing improvement of ARE Digital Services. ARE works to support Scotland's sustainable economic growth, especially in the rural economy, making the most of Scotland's environment, natural assets and advantages - its people, landscapes, biodiversity, agriculture, food & drink and animal welfare. The Cloud Architects are part of the ARE Architecture Office. They will work closely with our Cloud Platform and Service Delivery Teams and collaborate closely with policy and operational teams within ARE. Responsibilities Evidencing technical leadership qualities, with a passion for delivering leading edge designs, and inspiring a culture of technical excellence and innovative solutions. Providing technical leadership and expertise on large projects or critical workstreams in complex programmes. Anticipating and advising on future technology that present opportunities for the product or programme. Designing complex technology solutions recognising time, cost and quality targets and constraints. Working within an Architecture function, ensuring standards and governance is followed for enterprise and solution designs. Defining, owning and contributing to the technical roadmap and strategy. Demonstrating a detailed knowledge of technical requirements to implement, design and manage associated technologies with a demonstrable experience of designing solution on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Success profile Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of skills, experience and behaviours candidates will be assessed on. Experience Designing complex technology solutions, recognising time, cost and quality targets and constraints. Demonstrating leadership in solution and service governance, including the assessment of moderate risks and the definition of significant architectural decision. Collaborating with security, operational and service teams on service design, governance, and operation. This role is aligned to Technical Architect (DDaT Role Level - Senior Technical Architect) within the Architecture Job Family. These skills will be tested during the Technical Assessment if you are successful at sift stage. They will be not be assessed at application stage. Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement of no more than 1500 words which provides evidence of how you meet the Experience and Behaviours listed in the Success Profilesabove. Be sure to provide specific examples of work that you've done that showcase your relevant experience. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application, but all statements and examples provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment. Candidates will have their applications assessed against all Experience criteria. Candidates who are successful at sift stage will be invited to attend an Interview and Technical Assessment. The interview will further assess the Experience and Behaviours listed in the job advert and the Technical Assessment will evaluate the Technical Skills relevant to the role. Candidates who pass the sift and are invited to the Interview and Technical Assessment stage will receive a Technical Assessment Candidate Pack, which will outline the skills to be assessed and the assessment methods to be used. Following the application sift, there may be a telephone interview as part of the assessment process before the main interview. Interviews will be in person and DDaT Technical assessments are scheduled for w/c 23 February 2026 , however these may be subject to change. Apply before 23:59 on 12 February 2026.This post is open to internal candidates and Common Citizenship Organisations only (external candidates and staff from UK Other Government Departments are not eligible to apply for this vacancy). About us The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including: education, health, the economy, justice, housing and transport. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles. Our staff are part of the UK Civil Service , working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer . Our standard hours are 35 hours per week and we offer a range of flexible working options depending on the needs of the role, including Flexi-leave. Scottish Government staff in hybrid-compatible roles should aim to work in-person 40% of the time, either in an office or other agreed work location. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us. Security checks Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), before they can be appointed. BPSS is comprised of four main pre-employment checks - Identity, Right to work, Employment History and a Criminal Record check (unspent convictions). We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation. Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website . Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes.
A public sector organization in Galashiels is seeking a Manager of Pensions Technical Controls. The successful candidate will lead a team responsible for the development and assurance of complex Excel-based calculation tools essential for pension operations. Responsibilities include managing performance, overseeing compliance evaluations, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Strong leadership and expertise in technical management are essential for success in this regulated environment.
02/02/2026
Full time
A public sector organization in Galashiels is seeking a Manager of Pensions Technical Controls. The successful candidate will lead a team responsible for the development and assurance of complex Excel-based calculation tools essential for pension operations. Responsibilities include managing performance, overseeing compliance evaluations, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Strong leadership and expertise in technical management are essential for success in this regulated environment.
A government agency in Scotland is seeking a Software Engineer to build applications for public services. You will develop software and manage services on AWS, using technologies like Java, Node JS, and React Native. The role offers opportunities to work on front and back-end development in a hybrid environment. Ideal candidates should have experience in coding and a familiarity with cloud services and security practices. This position also provides a £5,000 annual pay supplement after qualifying. Applications close on January 18, 2026.
02/02/2026
Full time
A government agency in Scotland is seeking a Software Engineer to build applications for public services. You will develop software and manage services on AWS, using technologies like Java, Node JS, and React Native. The role offers opportunities to work on front and back-end development in a hybrid environment. Ideal candidates should have experience in coding and a familiarity with cloud services and security practices. This position also provides a £5,000 annual pay supplement after qualifying. Applications close on January 18, 2026.
A public service organization in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop software that supports the delivery of public services. The role requires experience in AWS and proficiency in programming languages like Java and React Native. Successful candidates will write clean, efficient code, manage service components, and ensure software security standards are met. Training on specific technologies will be provided. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful public services.
02/02/2026
Full time
A public service organization in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop software that supports the delivery of public services. The role requires experience in AWS and proficiency in programming languages like Java and React Native. Successful candidates will write clean, efficient code, manage service components, and ensure software security standards are met. Training on specific technologies will be provided. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful public services.
Would you like to help build and run the platforms underpinning public services in Scotland? The Digital Directorate is building a mobile app and associated services to allow the people of Scotland to access public services via their mobile phones. The app will provide users with a convenient, accessible way to perform tasks, access personalised and interact with services directly their smartphones, making best use of inherent mobile phone capabilities such as push notifications. The software engineering team that develops those services, and the companion web application, builds and runs applications on AWS using Kubernetes and Lambda. Backend services are written in Java, with Node JS and Typescript used for front-end applications. Persistence is provided by S3, DynamoDB, and Redis. We use Grafana/Prometheus for metrics and dash-boarding, and Gitlab for CI/CD. The apps themselves are built in React Native. The Role As a Senior Software Engineer, you will: develop software to meet user needs, writing clean, efficient, secure, documented and well tested code; operate the services you build and identify issues in production: observe best practises contribute to their improvement; and have awareness of common security vulnerabilities and how to mitigate them. We welcome developers interested in working across both the front and back end (recognising you may be stronger in one of the areas, and will try to assign to teams accordingly). We don't require experience of our specific tech stack and will support you to learn it or refresh your skills. There will also be opportunities to work with additional technologies beyond those listed above. Responsibilities Managing service components to ensure they meet business needs and performance targets. Participating in the information security process. Designing and implementing embedded security controls in solutions and services. Competently applying a modern standards approach and guiding others to do so. Using the agreed specifications to design, code, test and document programs or scripts of medium-to-high complexity, using the right standards and tools. Establishing design patterns and iterating them. Identifying, locating and fixing faults. Designing systems characterised by medium levels of risk, impact, and business or technical complexity. Selecting appropriate design standards, methods and tools, and ensuring they are applied effectively. Reviewing the systems designs of others to ensure the selection of appropriate technology, efficient use of resources and integration of multiple systems and technology. Understanding how to undertake and support integration testing activities.
02/02/2026
Full time
Would you like to help build and run the platforms underpinning public services in Scotland? The Digital Directorate is building a mobile app and associated services to allow the people of Scotland to access public services via their mobile phones. The app will provide users with a convenient, accessible way to perform tasks, access personalised and interact with services directly their smartphones, making best use of inherent mobile phone capabilities such as push notifications. The software engineering team that develops those services, and the companion web application, builds and runs applications on AWS using Kubernetes and Lambda. Backend services are written in Java, with Node JS and Typescript used for front-end applications. Persistence is provided by S3, DynamoDB, and Redis. We use Grafana/Prometheus for metrics and dash-boarding, and Gitlab for CI/CD. The apps themselves are built in React Native. The Role As a Senior Software Engineer, you will: develop software to meet user needs, writing clean, efficient, secure, documented and well tested code; operate the services you build and identify issues in production: observe best practises contribute to their improvement; and have awareness of common security vulnerabilities and how to mitigate them. We welcome developers interested in working across both the front and back end (recognising you may be stronger in one of the areas, and will try to assign to teams accordingly). We don't require experience of our specific tech stack and will support you to learn it or refresh your skills. There will also be opportunities to work with additional technologies beyond those listed above. Responsibilities Managing service components to ensure they meet business needs and performance targets. Participating in the information security process. Designing and implementing embedded security controls in solutions and services. Competently applying a modern standards approach and guiding others to do so. Using the agreed specifications to design, code, test and document programs or scripts of medium-to-high complexity, using the right standards and tools. Establishing design patterns and iterating them. Identifying, locating and fixing faults. Designing systems characterised by medium levels of risk, impact, and business or technical complexity. Selecting appropriate design standards, methods and tools, and ensuring they are applied effectively. Reviewing the systems designs of others to ensure the selection of appropriate technology, efficient use of resources and integration of multiple systems and technology. Understanding how to undertake and support integration testing activities.