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Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Architect to lead assessment of a complex enterprise tech environment within the defence industry. You will take an application-centric view, coordinating specialist teams to understand the estate, dependencies and causes of performance issues. The role requires broad infrastructure knowledge, strong technical leadership, and the ability to convert evidence into clear findings and a prioritised

Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited Methods is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy who has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Established over 30 years ago and UK-based, we apply our skills in transformation, delivery, and collaboration from across the Methods Group, to create end-to-end business and technical solutions that are people-centred, safe, and designed for the future. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet. We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them. Predominantly focused on the public sector, Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio. Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022. We are seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Architect to lead the assessment of a complex enterprise technology environment within the defence industry. You will take an application centric view of the supporting infrastructure, bringing together specialist teams to understand the current estate, its dependencies and the causes of performance and user experience issues. The role requires broad infrastructure knowledge, strong technical leadership and the ability to turn complex evidence into clear findings, practical recommendations and a prioritised improvement roadmap. Key responsibilities Lead mobilisation, discovery planning and technical governance. Coordinate specialists across application, compute, virtualisation, storage, database, network, security and service operations. Document the current estate, architecture, dependencies and critical data flows. Establish an end to end performance baseline and lead evidence based investigation of service issues. Facilitate technical workshops and align internal teams, partners and suppliers around agreed findings. Produce clear architecture outputs, recommendations and a prioritised improvement roadmap. Creation of all design artifacts, used through the project lifecycle Technical Owner for the project transformation and remediation phases Skills and experience Proven experience as a Senior or Lead Infrastructure Architect in a complex enterprise environment. Broad knowledge of compute, VMware, physical infrastructure, storage, databases, networks, firewalls and security services. Strong experience of infrastructure discovery, current state architecture and dependency mapping. Practical understanding of performance analysis, monitoring, capacity, availability, backup and disaster recovery. Ability to lead technical specialists and coordinate multiple infrastructure workstreams. Strong problem solving, root cause analysis and evidence based decision making skills. Creation of all design artifacts, used through the project lifecycle SC Clearence By joining us you can expect: Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society Strong, inspiring and thought provoking leadership A supportive and collaborative environment. As well as this, we offer: Development access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme and training Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programme Social - Breakfast Tuesdays, Thirsty Thursdays and Pizza on the last Thursday of each month as well as commitment to charitable causes Time off 25 days a year Pension Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary Company Bonus based on company and individual performance Life Assurance of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included)

Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited is seeking a 3rd Line Back End Developer to join our UK-based team in London. You will diagnose, repair, and deploy fixes for live production systems, with emphasis on Java, RESTful APIs, and microservices. You will collaborate across 2nd Line Ops, QA, and feature teams to triage defects, implement patches, and support post-incident reviews.

3rd Line Back End Developer Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited Methods is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy that has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Established over 30 years ago and UK-based, we apply our skills in transformation, delivery, and collaboration from across the Methods Group, to create end to end business and technical solutions that are people centred, safe, and designed for the future. We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio. Responsibilities Investigate, diagnose, and resolve live system defects and production incidents in line with SLAs. Analyse logs, metrics, and traces to identify root causes of complex technical issues. Design, develop, and deploy stable, well tested fixes using Java and related frameworks. Collaborate with 2nd Line (AMS) Operations, QA, and Feature Teams as appropriate to triage and prioritise defects. Implement hotfixes and patches to production environments safely, following change management protocols. Support post incident reviews, contributing to preventative actions and service improvement. Maintain clear documentation of incident investigations, defect resolutions, and code changes. Monitor system health and performance using existing observability and alerting tools. Contribute to improving the reliability and maintainability of backend systems and services. Provide technical expertise and mentoring in diagnosing and resolving backend issues. Essential Skills & Qualifications Proven experience as a Back End Developer with a strong focus on Java. Experience supporting live production environments and resolving incidents or defects. Strong debugging, problem solving, and root cause analysis skills. Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, and event driven systems. Hands on experience with Postgres/SQL, Active MQ, and Liquibase. Experience using JUnit, Mockito, and Wiremock for testing code fixes and regression testing. Proficiency in version control systems such as Git and working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines. Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes, ideally AKS). Knowledge of Azure services such as Function Apps, Azure DevOps, and monitoring tools. Ability to work collaboratively in fast paced agile or DevOps environments. Strong communication and documentation skills, especially for incident reporting and defect logs. Desirable Skills & Experience Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services (e.g., Azure Functions, Azure Storage, Azure App Service). Knowledge of ITIL incident and problem management processes. Knowledge of Kubernetes for container orchestration and management. Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes. Knowledge of CI/CD tools and practices. Understanding of microservices architecture and development. Familiarity with CQRS, Event Sourcing, and Pub/Sub architectures. Experience working with cloud native and microservice based architectures. Security Clearance may be required. As part of the onboarding process, candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard. By Joining Us You Can Expect Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience. Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society. Strong, inspiring and thought provoking leadership. A supportive and collaborative environment. As well as this, we offer Development access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme and training. Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programme. Social - Breakfast Tuesdays, Thirsty Thursdays and Pizza on the last Thursday of each month, and commitment to charitable causes. Time off 25 days a year. Pension Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution. Discretionary Company Bonus based on company and individual performance. Life Assurance of 4 times base salary. Private Medical Insurance which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included). Worldwide Travel Insurance which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included). This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indicating the areas of activity and may be amended from time to time in the light of the changing needs of the organisation.

Methods is seeking a Non Functional Test QA on a permanent basis to deliver high-quality non-functional testing for complex systems within government-facing projects. You will work in agile, CI/CD environments and collaborate with developers, DevOps and product teams to improve testing outcomes. You will develop and maintain automated test solutions, support performance/load testing, and promote best practices across distributed teams.

Methods, a UK-based IT services consultancy, is seeking an Azure Engineer to join the BDT practice. You will support the Technical Lead in designing enterprise-scale solutions and, when required, deliver key elements on customer sites across multiple hosted data centre infrastructures. The role emphasizes post-sales delivery, participation in technical workshops, bid support, and continued professional development including Microsoft certifications.

Methods is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy who has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Established over 30 years ago and UK-based, we apply our skills in transformation, delivery, and collaboration from across the Methods Group, to create end-to-end business and technical solutions that are people-centred, safe, and designed for the future. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet. We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them. Predominantly focused on the public sector, Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio. Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022. Alten is a global engineering firm with approximately 57,000 employees specialising in engineering and IT services. As an Azure Engineer the position provides a focal point in delivering enterprise scale infrastructure services to Methods BDT customers. The objective of the Azure Engineer is to support the relevant Technical lead to create a technology solution that will deliver against the customer's objectives and meet the company's requirements for increasing business through profitable and structured engagements in the required technology domains. Typically involved in the post-sales stage of a customer engagement the Azure Engineer will be responsible for supporting and contributing to the conceptualising and designing (to a detailed level) the overall solution, and (where necessary) delivering and supporting major elements of the overall solution on customer site. Essential skills Excellent presentation and communication (verbal and written) skills Attention to detail Ability to create a technical design & deploy with limited guidance Ability to input into technical workshops & solutions SC clearance or willingness to gain Microsoft Associate Level Exams Experience required At least 2 years in a customer facing role, delivering and supporting technology solutions based on Microsoft technologies Significant knowledge & experience of various Microsoft technologies Significant knowledge & experience of technical solutions Commercial awareness to assist the creation of proposals and responses to tenders Experience of chairing technical workshops Desired skills Pre sales experience in discussing solution and technologies with customers Experience of presenting technical solutions to customers and stakeholders Microsoft Expert Level Exams and Certifications Main Duties of the Job Supporting the relevant Technical Lead conceptualising and designing complex solutions, covering multiple sites, and including hosted Data Centre infrastructures. Technical assistance (and occasional ownership) of project delivery and engaging closely with Project Managers to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget. Assisting in the running of (and occasionally running) technical workshops covering multiple technologies. Assist presales activity in support of the Business Development, Solution Architecture and Sales teams. The role requires development of detailed design skills specific to the individual's technology specialisation, complemented by an architecture level appreciation of all relevant complementary technologies. Demonstrating an ongoing, proactive approach, working alongside colleagues in developing and delivering service offerings based on industry best practice and new-to market technologies. Development and delivery of technology specific presentations to both large audience seminars and project workshop environments. Work in conjunction with the appropriate colleagues to understand the opportunities for development within their customer accounts. Maintain a broad understanding across Microsoft technologies and be willing to complete training (including the passing of relevant exams and accreditations) in Microsoft technologies that are identified as pertinent to your role and to maintain and gain Methods BDT certifications and accreditations. Become SME in agreed technologies in line with Methods BDT solutions and designs. All other duties as required. By joining us you can expect: Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society Strong, inspiring and thought provoking leadership A supportive and collaborative environment. As well as this, we offer: Development access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme and training Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programme Social - Breakfast Tuesdays, Thirsty Thursdays and Pizza on the last Thursday of each month as well as commitment to charitable causes Time off 25 days a year Pension Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary Company Bonus based on company and individual performance Life Assurance of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included)

Since our establishment in 1990, Methods has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Our mission is to improve and safeguard public-facing services. We apply digital thinking to ensure the future of our public services is centred around our citizens. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - we have a customer centric value system whereby we focus on delivering what is right for our clients. We passionately support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them. Methods are experts in delivering secure, resilient cyber and information services - keeping systems and data safe. We help reduce risk and vulnerabilities from cyber attacks by developing a security road map tailored to your unique needs. We help organisations improve processes such as threat management by building an identity management programme, and establishing prevention, detection and response capabilities to cyber attacks. We are looking for an experienced Microsoft 365 Solution Architect to provide architectural leadership for a major Enterprise Document and Records Management System (EDRMS) programme. This is a strategic architecture role, focused on designing enterprise scale Microsoft 365 information management solutions rather than day to day platform administration or engineering. Working alongside Information Governance, Records Management, Security, Business Analysis, Migration and Change teams, you will define the technical architecture that underpins secure, compliant and scalable information management across Microsoft 365. The Role As the Microsoft 365 Solution Architect, you will own the end to end architectural design of a Microsoft 365 based EDRMS, ensuring the platform delivers robust document and records management while meeting governance, compliance and operational requirements. You will provide technical leadership across SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Purview and the wider Microsoft 365 ecosystem, producing high quality architectural artefacts, guiding delivery teams and ensuring solutions are secure, auditable and aligned with best practice. This role requires someone who can bridge technical architecture with information governance, translating complex business and regulatory requirements into practical, scalable Microsoft 365 design patterns. Lead the architecture and solution design for a Microsoft 365 Enterprise Document and Records Management System (EDRMS). Design scalable, secure and resilient Microsoft 365 solutions supporting enterprise information management. Define architecture across SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Purview and associated Microsoft 365 services. Develop logical and high level solution designs, architecture documentation and technical standards. Design information architecture including metadata, taxonomy, document classification and content structures. Define approaches for records management, retention policies, sensitivity labels, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), auditing and compliance. Ensure security, privacy and governance principles are embedded throughout the solution lifecycle. Provide architectural governance and technical assurance across design, build, testing, migration and operational handover. Support large scale migration programmes by defining ingestion, validation and classification approaches for legacy repositories. Work closely with Information Governance, Records Management, Security, Business Analysis and Change teams to ensure technical solutions meet business and regulatory requirements. Contribute to design reviews, architecture boards and technical decision making across the programme. Mentor technical teams and provide architectural guidance throughout delivery. Essential Skills & Experience Significant experience designing enterprise Microsoft 365 solutions within large, complex organisations. Strong expertise in Microsoft 365 architecture, particularly SharePoint Online and Microsoft Teams. Experience designing enterprise information management, document management or records management solutions. Strong understanding of Microsoft Purview, including: Records Management Retention Policies & Labels Sensitivity Labelling Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Audit eDiscovery Experience designing information architecture, metadata and taxonomy models. Proven ability to translate governance, compliance and privacy requirements into scalable technical solutions. Experience producing High Level Designs (HLDs), Low Level Designs (LLDs), architecture decision records and technical documentation. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non technical audiences. Experience providing technical leadership and architectural governance across large transformation programmes. Desirable Experience Enterprise Document and Records Management System (EDRMS) implementation experience. Experience supporting large scale migration and unstructured data transformation programmes. Knowledge of Microsoft 365 compliance and governance best practice. Experience working within Central Government, Healthcare, Public Sector or other highly regulated environments. Familiarity with information governance, privacy and records management frameworks. Microsoft architecture or Microsoft 365 certifications. Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy. By joining us you can expect Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society Strong, inspiring and thought provoking leadership A supportive and collaborative environment Development - access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme Flexible Working - including home working and part time Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 10 extra days each year Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation Pension - Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Life Assurance - of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance - which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance - which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Travel - season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme For a full list of benefits please visit our website ()

Methods is seeking an experienced Microsoft 365 Solution Architect to lead the end-to-end architectural design of a Microsoft 365-based EDRMS programme for a major public sector initiative. You will shape governance, compliance and information management patterns across SharePoint Online, Teams and Purview to ensure secure, scalable information management. You will collaborate with Information Governance, Records Management, Security and Change teams to produce high-quality architectural

As a QAEngineeryou will be expected to work at one of ourclientsand perform high qualityfunctional and non-functional testingoncomplexsystems. You must be familiar with Agile practices and tools and able to work in fast paced CI/CD environment. You will be proactive and always look for ways to improve the automatedtests to makethemmore efficient. Youcanwork closely with developers,devopsengineers and business stakeholders(operations, incidentmanagementand product management) to understand the positive and negative impact software can have on end usersand provideaccurateupdates on the progress and outcomesof testing. Responsibilities Perform functional and non-functional (performance, accessibility, security, operational/user acceptance) testing, working within an Agile team. Develop and maintain test automation solutions and scripts, promoting best practices within the development team Develop and maintain performance/load/stress testing solutions using standard or open source tools Resolve problems and blockers as they occur and help unlock the progress of testing Collaborate, communicate & work effectively with geographically distributed cross functional teams Defect Management, ensuring that defects are effectively triaged and managed until resolution Promote the value of solid testing practices to all delivery stakeholders and influence adoption of best practice Key Requirements Experience with devising TDD/BDD or Acceptance Test Driven Development strategies using a range of tools/frameworks, ensuring test coverage and execution is in line with the project, programme or portfolio Test Strategy and Business Risk Objectives. Strong Java coding experience and knowledge of automated test frameworks e.g. Serenity, RestAssured Strong experience using API testing tools, ideally Postman Strong experience with Selenium, C# specFlow, BDD framework Experience with integrating testing as part of the Secure SDLC and CI/CD tooling in an DevSecOps environment using: GitHub, Jenkins, GitLab SaaS, Artifactory, Nexus etc. Experience with testing citizen facing services Experience with testing highly scalable, distributed, cloud native (PaaS/FaaS) and microservice orientated architecture applications leveraging containerisation, container orchestration, service mesh, messaging, proxies, API, persistent and ephemerals storage etc. Experience using formal Test Management tools (Jira/Confluence, ALM). Good awareness of Application Lifecycle Management and IT Service Management using tools such as Splunk, Grafana and ServiceNow. Must be eligible for SC Clearance Desirable Skills & Experience Experience of using JavaScript Automation Frameworks such as WebdriverIO, Playwright Experience of running stress/load testing using K6 and Grafana or other/similar open source tools. Knowledge of Microsoft Azure Portal ISEB Certification in Software Testing Desirable Requirements Experience with data migration projects Experience working in the Public Sector By joining us you can expect Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society Strong, inspiring and thought provoking leadership A supportive and collaborative environment. As well as this, we offer Development access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme and training Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programme Social - Breakfast Tuesdays, Thirsty Thursdays and Pizza on the last Thursday of each month as well as commitment to charitable causes Time off 25 days a year Pension Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary Company Bonus based on company and individual performance Life Assurance of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included)

Methods is seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead and mentor across products, advancing user centred digital services for public sector clients. You will drive strategy, communicate plans, and champion the product management discipline within the team and with stakeholders. You will develop capability, foster knowledge sharing, and promote a collaborative culture while representing Methods in client work and building our brand in the marketplace.

Methods is seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead and mentor across products, advancing user centred digital services for public sector clients. You will drive strategy, communicate plans, and champion the product management discipline within the team and with stakeholders. You will develop capability, foster knowledge sharing, and promote a collaborative culture while representing Methods in client work and building our brand in the marketplace.

Methods is seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead and mentor across products, advancing user centred digital services for public sector clients. You will drive strategy, communicate plans, and champion the product management discipline within the team and with stakeholders. You will develop capability, foster knowledge sharing, and promote a collaborative culture while representing Methods in client work and building our brand in the marketplace.

Methods is seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead and mentor across products, advancing user centred digital services for public sector clients. You will drive strategy, communicate plans, and champion the product management discipline within the team and with stakeholders. You will develop capability, foster knowledge sharing, and promote a collaborative culture while representing Methods in client work and building our brand in the marketplace.

About us Our mission is to improve and safeguard public services. We apply digital tools and ways of working to ensure our public services are centred around citizens and communities. We partner with central and local government clients to support the successful delivery of digital and technology services, working collaboratively to solve problems and support long term digital transformation. At Methods we believe that true digital transformation can only be delivered when organisations truly understand their users and build their services around them. We are not afraid of making mistakes; we aim to learn from them. We strive to create a supportive environment for colleagues, and we also aim to have fun. Your role We are looking for a Senior Product Manager to join our team. As a Senior Product Manager, you will be an expert in product management tools and techniques who can support and coach others. You will work closely with Methods Senior product managers, among others. You will contribute to creating an environment that fosters knowledge sharing, best practice, and continuous improvement, where all team members have a valued voice. In addition, you will be responsible for building your own capability and sharing learnings with your team, promoting a supportive and collaborative work culture. Methods is known for its high-quality delivery and innovation in a competitive marketplace. As a Methods Senior Product Manager, you will also represent Methods within your client work, promoting our product management approach and Methods' brand, driving the growth and success of our consultancy. To succeed in this role, you should be a perceptive and creative leader and a reliable problem-solver. You will understand how policy and/or technology constraints can affect the development of your products, and how understanding and advocating for user needs, whilst balancing business priorities, creates better digital services. Your responsibilities will include: Owning a vision and strategy for multiple products, or a single product that is especially complex, high risk or sensitive. This may include working across programmes or portfolios. Developing a product strategy and appropriate artefacts to effectively communicate plans and get stakeholder buy-in. Creating digital services for the benefits of the user and championing user needs by translating user and business needs into a clear product strategy. Gathering and analysing data to inform decisions. Using your knowledge of user needs and business goals to frame problems and set priorities for your delivery teams. Leading services through the various lifecycle stages following GOV.UK Service Manual standards & principles, including leading teams through service assessments. Actively participating in the Product Community of Practice. People management activities, including contributing to performance reviews, ensuring that your team members have the necessary support to thrive. Coaching product managers within the community to support their personal development and growth. Supporting the recruitment of Product Managers. Keeping abreast of changes and trends in the product management sector. Supporting identifying and escalating opportunities to promote our product management and wider Methods expertise with existing and new clients. In addition to these responsibilities, you will be required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required. We are looking for people who: Have a passion for product management and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. Can demonstrate strong leadership skills with experience of engaging with a wide range of users and stakeholders to create, validate and deliver the vision and strategy for your product. Focus on the best outcomes for users and get buy-in from stakeholders for these, with a track record of delivering successful products that solve the problem identified, meet user needs and deliver value Have good knowledge of product management methods and approaches, and experience working with a range of product tools and techniques to achieve positive outcomes. Use data to drive continuous improvement and ensure they are delivering value. Advocate the importance of accessibility and appreciate the importance of accessibility to digital projects in government. Have experience in the application of product management in the public sector, particularly of the GOV.UK Service Manual principles and standards. Are excellent communicators, with the ability to communicate complex and technical concepts to a range of stakeholders. Take a problem focussed approach to your work, with an understanding of how it fits into the larger picture. Are experienced in coaching others to develop a successful product culture and mindset. Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy. By joining us you can expect Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership A supportive and collaborative environment Development - A management development programme, and training Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme Flexible Working - including home working and part time Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation Pension - Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary Company Bonus - based on company and individual performance Life Assurance - of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Travel - season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme For a full list of benefits please visit our website ()

About us Our mission is to improve and safeguard public services. We apply digital tools and ways of working to ensure our public services are centred around citizens and communities. We partner with central and local government clients to support the successful delivery of digital and technology services, working collaboratively to solve problems and support long term digital transformation. At Methods we believe that true digital transformation can only be delivered when organisations truly understand their users and build their services around them. We are not afraid of making mistakes; we aim to learn from them. We strive to create a supportive environment for colleagues, and we also aim to have fun. Your role We are looking for a Senior Product Manager to join our team. As a Senior Product Manager, you will be an expert in product management tools and techniques who can support and coach others. You will work closely with Methods Senior product managers, among others. You will contribute to creating an environment that fosters knowledge sharing, best practice, and continuous improvement, where all team members have a valued voice. In addition, you will be responsible for building your own capability and sharing learnings with your team, promoting a supportive and collaborative work culture. Methods is known for its high-quality delivery and innovation in a competitive marketplace. As a Methods Senior Product Manager, you will also represent Methods within your client work, promoting our product management approach and Methods' brand, driving the growth and success of our consultancy. To succeed in this role, you should be a perceptive and creative leader and a reliable problem-solver. You will understand how policy and/or technology constraints can affect the development of your products, and how understanding and advocating for user needs, whilst balancing business priorities, creates better digital services. Your responsibilities will include: Owning a vision and strategy for multiple products, or a single product that is especially complex, high risk or sensitive. This may include working across programmes or portfolios. Developing a product strategy and appropriate artefacts to effectively communicate plans and get stakeholder buy-in. Creating digital services for the benefits of the user and championing user needs by translating user and business needs into a clear product strategy. Gathering and analysing data to inform decisions. Using your knowledge of user needs and business goals to frame problems and set priorities for your delivery teams. Leading services through the various lifecycle stages following GOV.UK Service Manual standards & principles, including leading teams through service assessments. Actively participating in the Product Community of Practice. People management activities, including contributing to performance reviews, ensuring that your team members have the necessary support to thrive. Coaching product managers within the community to support their personal development and growth. Supporting the recruitment of Product Managers. Keeping abreast of changes and trends in the product management sector. Supporting identifying and escalating opportunities to promote our product management and wider Methods expertise with existing and new clients. In addition to these responsibilities, you will be required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required. We are looking for people who: Have a passion for product management and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. Can demonstrate strong leadership skills with experience of engaging with a wide range of users and stakeholders to create, validate and deliver the vision and strategy for your product. Focus on the best outcomes for users and get buy-in from stakeholders for these, with a track record of delivering successful products that solve the problem identified, meet user needs and deliver value Have good knowledge of product management methods and approaches, and experience working with a range of product tools and techniques to achieve positive outcomes. Use data to drive continuous improvement and ensure they are delivering value. Advocate the importance of accessibility and appreciate the importance of accessibility to digital projects in government. Have experience in the application of product management in the public sector, particularly of the GOV.UK Service Manual principles and standards. Are excellent communicators, with the ability to communicate complex and technical concepts to a range of stakeholders. Take a problem focussed approach to your work, with an understanding of how it fits into the larger picture. Are experienced in coaching others to develop a successful product culture and mindset. Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy. By joining us you can expect Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership A supportive and collaborative environment Development - A management development programme, and training Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme Flexible Working - including home working and part time Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation Pension - Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary Company Bonus - based on company and individual performance Life Assurance - of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Travel - season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme For a full list of benefits please visit our website ()

About us Our mission is to improve and safeguard public services. We apply digital tools and ways of working to ensure our public services are centred around citizens and communities. We partner with central and local government clients to support the successful delivery of digital and technology services, working collaboratively to solve problems and support long term digital transformation. At Methods we believe that true digital transformation can only be delivered when organisations truly understand their users and build their services around them. We are not afraid of making mistakes; we aim to learn from them. We strive to create a supportive environment for colleagues, and we also aim to have fun. Your role We are looking for a Senior Product Manager to join our team. As a Senior Product Manager, you will be an expert in product management tools and techniques who can support and coach others. You will work closely with Methods Senior product managers, among others. You will contribute to creating an environment that fosters knowledge sharing, best practice, and continuous improvement, where all team members have a valued voice. In addition, you will be responsible for building your own capability and sharing learnings with your team, promoting a supportive and collaborative work culture. Methods is known for its high-quality delivery and innovation in a competitive marketplace. As a Methods Senior Product Manager, you will also represent Methods within your client work, promoting our product management approach and Methods' brand, driving the growth and success of our consultancy. To succeed in this role, you should be a perceptive and creative leader and a reliable problem-solver. You will understand how policy and/or technology constraints can affect the development of your products, and how understanding and advocating for user needs, whilst balancing business priorities, creates better digital services. Your responsibilities will include: Owning a vision and strategy for multiple products, or a single product that is especially complex, high risk or sensitive. This may include working across programmes or portfolios. Developing a product strategy and appropriate artefacts to effectively communicate plans and get stakeholder buy-in. Creating digital services for the benefits of the user and championing user needs by translating user and business needs into a clear product strategy. Gathering and analysing data to inform decisions. Using your knowledge of user needs and business goals to frame problems and set priorities for your delivery teams. Leading services through the various lifecycle stages following GOV.UK Service Manual standards & principles, including leading teams through service assessments. Actively participating in the Product Community of Practice. People management activities, including contributing to performance reviews, ensuring that your team members have the necessary support to thrive. Coaching product managers within the community to support their personal development and growth. Supporting the recruitment of Product Managers. Keeping abreast of changes and trends in the product management sector. Supporting identifying and escalating opportunities to promote our product management and wider Methods expertise with existing and new clients. In addition to these responsibilities, you will be required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required. We are looking for people who: Have a passion for product management and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. Can demonstrate strong leadership skills with experience of engaging with a wide range of users and stakeholders to create, validate and deliver the vision and strategy for your product. Focus on the best outcomes for users and get buy-in from stakeholders for these, with a track record of delivering successful products that solve the problem identified, meet user needs and deliver value Have good knowledge of product management methods and approaches, and experience working with a range of product tools and techniques to achieve positive outcomes. Use data to drive continuous improvement and ensure they are delivering value. Advocate the importance of accessibility and appreciate the importance of accessibility to digital projects in government. Have experience in the application of product management in the public sector, particularly of the GOV.UK Service Manual principles and standards. Are excellent communicators, with the ability to communicate complex and technical concepts to a range of stakeholders. Take a problem focussed approach to your work, with an understanding of how it fits into the larger picture. Are experienced in coaching others to develop a successful product culture and mindset. Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy. By joining us you can expect Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership A supportive and collaborative environment Development - A management development programme, and training Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme Flexible Working - including home working and part time Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation Pension - Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary Company Bonus - based on company and individual performance Life Assurance - of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Travel - season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme For a full list of benefits please visit our website ()

About us Our mission is to improve and safeguard public services. We apply digital tools and ways of working to ensure our public services are centred around citizens and communities. We partner with central and local government clients to support the successful delivery of digital and technology services, working collaboratively to solve problems and support long term digital transformation. At Methods we believe that true digital transformation can only be delivered when organisations truly understand their users and build their services around them. We are not afraid of making mistakes; we aim to learn from them. We strive to create a supportive environment for colleagues, and we also aim to have fun. Your role We are looking for a Senior Product Manager to join our team. As a Senior Product Manager, you will be an expert in product management tools and techniques who can support and coach others. You will work closely with Methods Senior product managers, among others. You will contribute to creating an environment that fosters knowledge sharing, best practice, and continuous improvement, where all team members have a valued voice. In addition, you will be responsible for building your own capability and sharing learnings with your team, promoting a supportive and collaborative work culture. Methods is known for its high-quality delivery and innovation in a competitive marketplace. As a Methods Senior Product Manager, you will also represent Methods within your client work, promoting our product management approach and Methods' brand, driving the growth and success of our consultancy. To succeed in this role, you should be a perceptive and creative leader and a reliable problem-solver. You will understand how policy and/or technology constraints can affect the development of your products, and how understanding and advocating for user needs, whilst balancing business priorities, creates better digital services. Your responsibilities will include: Owning a vision and strategy for multiple products, or a single product that is especially complex, high risk or sensitive. This may include working across programmes or portfolios. Developing a product strategy and appropriate artefacts to effectively communicate plans and get stakeholder buy-in. Creating digital services for the benefits of the user and championing user needs by translating user and business needs into a clear product strategy. Gathering and analysing data to inform decisions. Using your knowledge of user needs and business goals to frame problems and set priorities for your delivery teams. Leading services through the various lifecycle stages following GOV.UK Service Manual standards & principles, including leading teams through service assessments. Actively participating in the Product Community of Practice. People management activities, including contributing to performance reviews, ensuring that your team members have the necessary support to thrive. Coaching product managers within the community to support their personal development and growth. Supporting the recruitment of Product Managers. Keeping abreast of changes and trends in the product management sector. Supporting identifying and escalating opportunities to promote our product management and wider Methods expertise with existing and new clients. In addition to these responsibilities, you will be required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required. We are looking for people who: Have a passion for product management and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. Can demonstrate strong leadership skills with experience of engaging with a wide range of users and stakeholders to create, validate and deliver the vision and strategy for your product. Focus on the best outcomes for users and get buy-in from stakeholders for these, with a track record of delivering successful products that solve the problem identified, meet user needs and deliver value Have good knowledge of product management methods and approaches, and experience working with a range of product tools and techniques to achieve positive outcomes. Use data to drive continuous improvement and ensure they are delivering value. Advocate the importance of accessibility and appreciate the importance of accessibility to digital projects in government. Have experience in the application of product management in the public sector, particularly of the GOV.UK Service Manual principles and standards. Are excellent communicators, with the ability to communicate complex and technical concepts to a range of stakeholders. Take a problem focussed approach to your work, with an understanding of how it fits into the larger picture. Are experienced in coaching others to develop a successful product culture and mindset. Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy. By joining us you can expect Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership A supportive and collaborative environment Development - A management development programme, and training Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme Flexible Working - including home working and part time Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation Pension - Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary Company Bonus - based on company and individual performance Life Assurance - of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Travel - season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme For a full list of benefits please visit our website ()