About The Role Hippo is a rapidly growing digital consultancy passionate about building and delivering transformative digital solutions for a diverse range of Public and Private sector clients. We are recruiting for an Intermediate Business Analyst to support our mission. We work at the intersection of strategy, design, and technology to solve complex problems and create lasting value. Our collaborative and agile culture empowers our teams to make a genuine impact. As an Intermediate Business Analyst, you will play an important role in making Hippo the best Consultancy out there. You will work as part of a multi disciplinary team combining data, design, product, delivery, analysis and engineering to deliver bespoke digital services that make a positive and meaningful impact on organisations and society. We're confident in our abilities, authentic in our approach, and passionate about what we do. You will act as an Intermediate Consultant to deliver Business Analysis services to our clients. You will take complicated business problems and user needs and turn them into clear instructions for the services or products we create. You will work closely with designers and product owners to ensure we deliver useful things quickly to users and clients. Our solutions empower our customers to build and support secure, scalable, and well engineered systems beyond traditional boundaries that allow our customers to understand and get the most from their data and digital services. The Intermediate Business Analyst will be a key player and implementer in this. Please note we are looking for candidates who are looking for growth at the Intermediate level; therefore, the advertised salary band represents the entry point for this level, allowing for clear progression within the role, which we are very keen to support. Your Role in a Nutshell Look closely at problems and suggest different ways to improve services and products, giving clear and helpful advice. Plan and run workshops, build strong relationships, and make sure everyone agrees on the same goals. Write down and study how businesses work, finding ways to make them more efficient. Gather and make clear what's needed for a project, turning them into simple instructions for the team. Work with Product Owners and Delivery Managers to keep track of what the team will work on. Help with testing the product to make sure it works for users. Skills and experience that you need Analytical and critical thinking Essential Experience Experience in business analysis and working on Agile projects. Proven ability to look carefully at information from different places to figure out what it means and suggest what to do. Experience using different ways to show how things work (modelling) and choosing the best way to use them. Experience working well with designers and understanding how user research helps decide what is needed for a project. Ability to confidently share findings with project teams using facts and evidence. Desirable Experience Ability to use data to help with clear thinking and decision making. Experience deciding which things on a project plan are most important (prioritisation). Experience influencing design decisions, such as how user research is done or how the product looks. What makes us great What makes us GREAT? Alongside working with some of the most talented people out there and on top of a competitive salary, which we're transparent about from the outset, you can also expect a range of benefits: Contributory Pension Scheme (Hippo 6% & Employee 2%) 25 Days Holiday plus UK Public Holidays Perkbox access for a wide range of discounts Critical illness cover Life assurance and death in service cover Volunteer days Cycle to work scheme for the avid cyclists Salary sacrifice electric vehicles scheme Season ticket loans Financial and general wellbeing sessions Flexible benefits scheme with options of: Private health cover Private dental cover Additional company pension contributions Additional holidays (up to an extra 2 days) Wellbeing contribution Charity contributions Tree planting Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Hippo At Hippo, we're dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that works for everyone. We understand that having a diverse team unlocks our capacity for innovation, creativity and problem solving. Only by building a community of diverse perspectives, cultures and socio economic backgrounds can we create an environment where all can contribute and thrive. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process that reflects our workplace culture. We are a registered Disability Confident Employer, Mindful Employer, Endometriosis Friendly Employer and a member of the Armed Forces Covenant. Hippo continually strives to remove barriers, provide accommodations and offer reasonable adjustments to ensure equity throughout our practices. Hi, we're Hippo At Hippo, we design with empathy and build for impact. We do this by combining data informed evidence, human centred design and software engineering. We're a digital services partner who is genuinely invested in helping our clients thrive as modern organisations. Our delivery methodology is truly agile, from concept to reality, supporting innovation and continuous improvement to achieve your desired outcomes. We firmly believe that technology should serve humanity, not the other way around. We take a human centred approach to everything we do because we understand that complex problems require a service design approach. This means understanding how users behave and ensuring our solutions work for them in the real world. Our combination of data, design, and engineering delivers bespoke digital services that make a positive and meaningful impact on organisations and society. Have a look through our Website at Our Story & Purpose, Our Culture & Values, Case Studies and Our Solutions & Services to find out some more! Hippo Locations We are headquartered in Leeds and have offices across the UK in Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, London and Bristol. We're on the lookout for top talent nationwide but you need to be located within reasonable travelling distance from one of our offices. Given the dynamic nature of a consulting business, you may be required to work on site at a Hippo office or at an in/out of town client location for a number of days per week (client dependent) and therefore candidates will need to be open/flexible to travel and working on one of those sites at least 2 days per week. We offer a generous relocation support package of up to £8,000 (please ask for terms and conditions) to help make your move a smooth one.
18/06/2026
Full time
About The Role Hippo is a rapidly growing digital consultancy passionate about building and delivering transformative digital solutions for a diverse range of Public and Private sector clients. We are recruiting for an Intermediate Business Analyst to support our mission. We work at the intersection of strategy, design, and technology to solve complex problems and create lasting value. Our collaborative and agile culture empowers our teams to make a genuine impact. As an Intermediate Business Analyst, you will play an important role in making Hippo the best Consultancy out there. You will work as part of a multi disciplinary team combining data, design, product, delivery, analysis and engineering to deliver bespoke digital services that make a positive and meaningful impact on organisations and society. We're confident in our abilities, authentic in our approach, and passionate about what we do. You will act as an Intermediate Consultant to deliver Business Analysis services to our clients. You will take complicated business problems and user needs and turn them into clear instructions for the services or products we create. You will work closely with designers and product owners to ensure we deliver useful things quickly to users and clients. Our solutions empower our customers to build and support secure, scalable, and well engineered systems beyond traditional boundaries that allow our customers to understand and get the most from their data and digital services. The Intermediate Business Analyst will be a key player and implementer in this. Please note we are looking for candidates who are looking for growth at the Intermediate level; therefore, the advertised salary band represents the entry point for this level, allowing for clear progression within the role, which we are very keen to support. Your Role in a Nutshell Look closely at problems and suggest different ways to improve services and products, giving clear and helpful advice. Plan and run workshops, build strong relationships, and make sure everyone agrees on the same goals. Write down and study how businesses work, finding ways to make them more efficient. Gather and make clear what's needed for a project, turning them into simple instructions for the team. Work with Product Owners and Delivery Managers to keep track of what the team will work on. Help with testing the product to make sure it works for users. Skills and experience that you need Analytical and critical thinking Essential Experience Experience in business analysis and working on Agile projects. Proven ability to look carefully at information from different places to figure out what it means and suggest what to do. Experience using different ways to show how things work (modelling) and choosing the best way to use them. Experience working well with designers and understanding how user research helps decide what is needed for a project. Ability to confidently share findings with project teams using facts and evidence. Desirable Experience Ability to use data to help with clear thinking and decision making. Experience deciding which things on a project plan are most important (prioritisation). Experience influencing design decisions, such as how user research is done or how the product looks. What makes us great What makes us GREAT? Alongside working with some of the most talented people out there and on top of a competitive salary, which we're transparent about from the outset, you can also expect a range of benefits: Contributory Pension Scheme (Hippo 6% & Employee 2%) 25 Days Holiday plus UK Public Holidays Perkbox access for a wide range of discounts Critical illness cover Life assurance and death in service cover Volunteer days Cycle to work scheme for the avid cyclists Salary sacrifice electric vehicles scheme Season ticket loans Financial and general wellbeing sessions Flexible benefits scheme with options of: Private health cover Private dental cover Additional company pension contributions Additional holidays (up to an extra 2 days) Wellbeing contribution Charity contributions Tree planting Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Hippo At Hippo, we're dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that works for everyone. We understand that having a diverse team unlocks our capacity for innovation, creativity and problem solving. Only by building a community of diverse perspectives, cultures and socio economic backgrounds can we create an environment where all can contribute and thrive. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process that reflects our workplace culture. We are a registered Disability Confident Employer, Mindful Employer, Endometriosis Friendly Employer and a member of the Armed Forces Covenant. Hippo continually strives to remove barriers, provide accommodations and offer reasonable adjustments to ensure equity throughout our practices. Hi, we're Hippo At Hippo, we design with empathy and build for impact. We do this by combining data informed evidence, human centred design and software engineering. We're a digital services partner who is genuinely invested in helping our clients thrive as modern organisations. Our delivery methodology is truly agile, from concept to reality, supporting innovation and continuous improvement to achieve your desired outcomes. We firmly believe that technology should serve humanity, not the other way around. We take a human centred approach to everything we do because we understand that complex problems require a service design approach. This means understanding how users behave and ensuring our solutions work for them in the real world. Our combination of data, design, and engineering delivers bespoke digital services that make a positive and meaningful impact on organisations and society. Have a look through our Website at Our Story & Purpose, Our Culture & Values, Case Studies and Our Solutions & Services to find out some more! Hippo Locations We are headquartered in Leeds and have offices across the UK in Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, London and Bristol. We're on the lookout for top talent nationwide but you need to be located within reasonable travelling distance from one of our offices. Given the dynamic nature of a consulting business, you may be required to work on site at a Hippo office or at an in/out of town client location for a number of days per week (client dependent) and therefore candidates will need to be open/flexible to travel and working on one of those sites at least 2 days per week. We offer a generous relocation support package of up to £8,000 (please ask for terms and conditions) to help make your move a smooth one.
Hippo Digital Limited in Leeds is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to drive user-centered design within a dynamic consulting environment. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to create impactful digital solutions for various clients. This role focuses on leading business analysis efforts, mentoring colleagues, and employing agile methodologies to ensure project success. Join us in making a difference with your expertise!
18/06/2026
Full time
Hippo Digital Limited in Leeds is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to drive user-centered design within a dynamic consulting environment. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to create impactful digital solutions for various clients. This role focuses on leading business analysis efforts, mentoring colleagues, and employing agile methodologies to ensure project success. Join us in making a difference with your expertise!
About The Role Hippo is a rapidly growing digital consultancy passionate about building and delivering transformative digital solutions for a diverse range of Public and Private sector clients. We are recruiting for Senior Business Analysts with expertise in user centred design to support our mission. We work at the intersection of strategy, design, and technology to solve complex problems and create lasting value. Our collaborative and agile culture empowers our teams to make a genuine impact. As a Senior Business Analyst, you will play an important role in making Hippo the best Consultancy out there. You will work as part of a multi disciplinary team combining data, design, product, delivery, analysis and engineering to deliver bespoke digital services that make a positive and meaningful impact on organisations and society. We're confident in our abilities, authentic in our approach, and passionate about what we do. You will act as a Senior Consultant to deliver Business Analysis services to our clients. You will be an expert in business analysis and a leader of people, confident in using different analysis and modelling techniques to clearly identify and articulate both user and business requirements to our diverse range of clients. Our solutions empower our customers to build and support secure, scalable, and well engineered systems beyond traditional boundaries that allow our customers to understand and get the most from their data and digital services. The Senior Business Analyst will be a key player and leader in this. Please note we are looking for candidates who are looking for growth at the Senior level; therefore, the advertised salary band represents the entry point for this level, allowing for clear progression within the role, which we are very keen to support. Your Role in a Nutshell Work with designers to create and test early versions of products, making sure they solve user problems. Lead on the creation of visual maps like user journeys and process flows to understand the current landscape and provide clear, actionable recommendations for improvement. Translate user research findings into actionable user stories with clear acceptance criteria. Lead workshops and collaborative sessions with teams and clients to align on goals and solutions. Build strong, lasting relationships with stakeholders and support them in developing their knowledge of user centred design best practice. Collaborate with Product Owners and Delivery Managers to establish and manage a prioritised backlog. Identify and apply the best Agile processes for projects, measuring outcomes effectively. Coach and mentor colleagues and actively shape Hippo's BA community of practice. Skills and experience that you need Essential Experience Expertise in business analysis within a user centred design environment. Proven ability to work well with designers, influence research planning, and question research methods. Familiarity with service design standards, such as the Government Digital Service (GDS) standards or equivalents. Experience in gathering requirements using various methods and choosing the most appropriate one for the project. Ability to analyse data from different sources, including website analytics and research findings, to help others make decisions. Experience planning, running, and adjusting Agile ways of working for projects. Desirable Experience Experience managing work by focusing on client needs and writing clear proposals. Ability to help set project goals and ensure all work contributes to achieving them. Track record of contributing to professional groups and offering feedback to others. What makes us great Alongside working with some of the most talented people out there and on top of a competitive salary, which we're transparent about from the outset, you can also expect a range of benefits: Contributory Pension Scheme (Hippo 6% & Employee 2%) 25 Days Holiday plus UK Public Holidays Perkbox access for a wide range of discounts Critical illness cover Life assurance and death in service cover Volunteer days Cycle to work scheme for the avid cyclists Salary sacrifice electric vehicles scheme Season ticket loans Financial and general wellbeing sessions Flexible benefits scheme with options of: Private health cover Private dental cover Additional company pension contributions Additional holidays (up to an extra 2 days) Wellbeing contribution Charity contributions Tree planting Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Hippo At Hippo, we're dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that works for everyone. We understand that having a diverse team unlocks our capacity for innovation, creativity and problem solving. Only by building a community of diverse perspectives, cultures and socio economic backgrounds can we create an environment where all can contribute and thrive. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process that reflects our workplace culture. We are a registered Disability Confident Employer, Mindful Employer, Endometriosis Friendly Employer and a member of the Armed Forces Covenant. Hippo continually strives to remove barriers, provide accommodations and offer reasonable adjustments to ensure equity throughout our practices. Hi, we're Hippo At Hippo, we design with empathy and build for impact. We do this by combining data informed evidence, human centred design and software engineering. We're a digital services partner who is genuinely invested in helping our clients thrive as modern organisations. Our delivery methodology is truly agile, from concept to reality, supporting innovation and continuous improvement to achieve your desired outcomes. We firmly believe that technology should serve humanity, not the other way around. We take a human centred approach to everything we do because we understand that complex problems require a service design approach. This means understanding how users behave and ensuring our solutions work for them in the real world. Our combination of data, design, and engineering delivers bespoke digital services that make a positive and meaningful impact on organisations and society. Have a look through our Website at Our Story & Purpose, Our Culture & Values, Case Studies and Our Solutions & Services to find out some more! Hippo Locations We are headquartered in Leeds and have offices across the UK in Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, London and Bristol. We're on the lookout for top talent nationwide but you need to be located within reasonable travelling distance from one of our offices. Given the dynamic nature of a consulting business, you may be required to work on site at a Hippo office or at an in/out of town client location for a number of days per week (client dependent) and therefore candidates will need to be open/flexible to travel and working on one of those sites at least 2 days per week. We offer a generous relocation support package of up to £8,000 (please ask for terms and conditions) to help make your move a smooth one.
17/06/2026
Full time
About The Role Hippo is a rapidly growing digital consultancy passionate about building and delivering transformative digital solutions for a diverse range of Public and Private sector clients. We are recruiting for Senior Business Analysts with expertise in user centred design to support our mission. We work at the intersection of strategy, design, and technology to solve complex problems and create lasting value. Our collaborative and agile culture empowers our teams to make a genuine impact. As a Senior Business Analyst, you will play an important role in making Hippo the best Consultancy out there. You will work as part of a multi disciplinary team combining data, design, product, delivery, analysis and engineering to deliver bespoke digital services that make a positive and meaningful impact on organisations and society. We're confident in our abilities, authentic in our approach, and passionate about what we do. You will act as a Senior Consultant to deliver Business Analysis services to our clients. You will be an expert in business analysis and a leader of people, confident in using different analysis and modelling techniques to clearly identify and articulate both user and business requirements to our diverse range of clients. Our solutions empower our customers to build and support secure, scalable, and well engineered systems beyond traditional boundaries that allow our customers to understand and get the most from their data and digital services. The Senior Business Analyst will be a key player and leader in this. Please note we are looking for candidates who are looking for growth at the Senior level; therefore, the advertised salary band represents the entry point for this level, allowing for clear progression within the role, which we are very keen to support. Your Role in a Nutshell Work with designers to create and test early versions of products, making sure they solve user problems. Lead on the creation of visual maps like user journeys and process flows to understand the current landscape and provide clear, actionable recommendations for improvement. Translate user research findings into actionable user stories with clear acceptance criteria. Lead workshops and collaborative sessions with teams and clients to align on goals and solutions. Build strong, lasting relationships with stakeholders and support them in developing their knowledge of user centred design best practice. Collaborate with Product Owners and Delivery Managers to establish and manage a prioritised backlog. Identify and apply the best Agile processes for projects, measuring outcomes effectively. Coach and mentor colleagues and actively shape Hippo's BA community of practice. Skills and experience that you need Essential Experience Expertise in business analysis within a user centred design environment. Proven ability to work well with designers, influence research planning, and question research methods. Familiarity with service design standards, such as the Government Digital Service (GDS) standards or equivalents. Experience in gathering requirements using various methods and choosing the most appropriate one for the project. Ability to analyse data from different sources, including website analytics and research findings, to help others make decisions. Experience planning, running, and adjusting Agile ways of working for projects. Desirable Experience Experience managing work by focusing on client needs and writing clear proposals. Ability to help set project goals and ensure all work contributes to achieving them. Track record of contributing to professional groups and offering feedback to others. What makes us great Alongside working with some of the most talented people out there and on top of a competitive salary, which we're transparent about from the outset, you can also expect a range of benefits: Contributory Pension Scheme (Hippo 6% & Employee 2%) 25 Days Holiday plus UK Public Holidays Perkbox access for a wide range of discounts Critical illness cover Life assurance and death in service cover Volunteer days Cycle to work scheme for the avid cyclists Salary sacrifice electric vehicles scheme Season ticket loans Financial and general wellbeing sessions Flexible benefits scheme with options of: Private health cover Private dental cover Additional company pension contributions Additional holidays (up to an extra 2 days) Wellbeing contribution Charity contributions Tree planting Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Hippo At Hippo, we're dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that works for everyone. We understand that having a diverse team unlocks our capacity for innovation, creativity and problem solving. Only by building a community of diverse perspectives, cultures and socio economic backgrounds can we create an environment where all can contribute and thrive. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process that reflects our workplace culture. We are a registered Disability Confident Employer, Mindful Employer, Endometriosis Friendly Employer and a member of the Armed Forces Covenant. Hippo continually strives to remove barriers, provide accommodations and offer reasonable adjustments to ensure equity throughout our practices. Hi, we're Hippo At Hippo, we design with empathy and build for impact. We do this by combining data informed evidence, human centred design and software engineering. We're a digital services partner who is genuinely invested in helping our clients thrive as modern organisations. Our delivery methodology is truly agile, from concept to reality, supporting innovation and continuous improvement to achieve your desired outcomes. We firmly believe that technology should serve humanity, not the other way around. We take a human centred approach to everything we do because we understand that complex problems require a service design approach. This means understanding how users behave and ensuring our solutions work for them in the real world. Our combination of data, design, and engineering delivers bespoke digital services that make a positive and meaningful impact on organisations and society. Have a look through our Website at Our Story & Purpose, Our Culture & Values, Case Studies and Our Solutions & Services to find out some more! Hippo Locations We are headquartered in Leeds and have offices across the UK in Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, London and Bristol. We're on the lookout for top talent nationwide but you need to be located within reasonable travelling distance from one of our offices. Given the dynamic nature of a consulting business, you may be required to work on site at a Hippo office or at an in/out of town client location for a number of days per week (client dependent) and therefore candidates will need to be open/flexible to travel and working on one of those sites at least 2 days per week. We offer a generous relocation support package of up to £8,000 (please ask for terms and conditions) to help make your move a smooth one.
About The Role Hippo is a rapidly growing digital consultancy passionate about building and delivering transformative digital solutions for a diverse range of Public and Private sector clients. We are recruiting for an Intermediate Consultant in UX Design to support our mission. We work at the intersection of strategy, design, and technology to solve complex problems and create lasting value for our clients and their users. Our collaborative and agile culture empowers our teams to make a genuine impact. As an Intermediate consultant in UX Design you will play an important role in making Hippo the best Consultancy out there. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team combining data, design, product, delivery, analysis and engineering to deliver bespoke digital services that make a positive and meaningful impact on organisations and society. We're confident in our abilities, authentic in our approach, and passionate about what we do. You will act as an Intermediate Consultant to deliver UX Design services to our clients. You will take user needs and business goals, you will take a pragmatic, user-centred approach to design, test and iterate intuitive, accessible, and attractive digital experiences. You will work closely with researchers and developers to ensure your designs are grounded in evidence and technically feasible. Our solutions empower our customers to build and support secure, scalable, and well-engineered systems. The Intermediate consultant in UX Design will be a key player and implementer in this. Please note we are looking for candidates who are looking for growth at the Intermediate level; therefore, the advertised salary band represents the entry point for this level, allowing for clear progression within the role. Your Role in a Nutshell Work with colleagues and client SMEs to define user and business problems, guide collaborative ideation and follow an iterative, evidence-based design cycle. Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that solve specific user problems. Use and contribute to design systems to ensure consistency and quality across digital products. Participate in user research sessions and translate findings into design iterations. Facilitate design workshops and "crits" to gather feedback and align the team on the best creative direction. Collaborate with developers to ensure designs are clearly communicated and meet user needs when built. Ensure all designs meet accessibility standards (WCAG) and are inclusive by default. Skills and experience that you need Essential Experience Experience in UX/UI design within an Agile delivery environment. Proficiency with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD. A strong portfolio demonstrating your design process, from problem definition, through initial sketches and testing to finished products. Understanding of user-centered design (UCD) principles and how to apply them. Desirable Experience Experience working on public sector projects or following GDS Service Standards. Basic knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML/CSS) for high fidelity code prototyping and to better collaborate with engineering teams. Experience contributing to an internal community of practice or external meet ups/ communities by sharing design trends and knowledge. 'T-shaped' experience of other professions (e.g. user research, UX writing, service design) What makes us great Alongside working with some of the most talented people out there and on top of a competitive salary, which we're transparent about from the outset, you can also expect a range of benefits: Contributory Pension Scheme (Hippo 6% & Employee 2%) 25 Days Holiday plus UK Public Holidays Perkbox access for a wide range of discounts Critical illness cover Life assurance and death in service cover Volunteer days Cycle-to-work scheme for the avid cyclists Salary sacrifice electric vehicles scheme Season ticket loans Financial and general wellbeing sessions Flexible benefits scheme with options of: Private health cover Private dental cover Additional company pension contributions Additional holidays (up to an extra 2 days) Wellbeing contribution Charity contributions Tree planting Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Hippo At Hippo, we're dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that works for everyone. We understand that having a diverse team unlocks our capacity for innovation, creativity and problem solving. Only by building a community of diverse perspectives, cultures and socio-economic backgrounds can we create an environment where all can contribute and thrive. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process that reflects our workplace culture. We are a registered Disability Confident Employer, Mindful Employer, Endometriosis Friendly Employer and a member of the Armed Forces Covenant. Hippo continually strives to remove barriers, provide accommodations and offer reasonable adjustments to ensure equity throughout our practices. Hi, we're Hippo At Hippo, we design with empathy and build for impact. We do this by combining data-informed evidence, human-centred design and software engineering. We're a digital services partner who is genuinely invested in helping our clients thrive as modern organisations. Our delivery methodology is truly agile, from concept to reality, supporting innovation and continuous improvement to achieve your desired outcomes. We firmly believe that technology should serve humanity, not the other way around. We take a human-centred approach to everything we do because we understand that complex problems require a service design approach. This means understanding how users behave and ensuring our solutions work for them in the real world. Our combination of data, design, and engineering delivers bespoke digital services that make a positive and meaningful impact on organisations and society. Have a look through our Website at Our Story & Purpose, Our Culture & Values, Case Studies and Our Solutions & Services to find out some more! Hippo Locations We are headquartered in Leeds and have offices across the UK in Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, London and Bristol. We're on the lookout for top talent nationwide but you need to be located within reasonable travelling distance from one of our offices. Given the dynamic nature of a consulting business, you may be required to work on-site at a Hippo office or at an in/out of town client location for a number of days per week (client dependent) and therefore candidates will need to be open/flexible to travel and working on one of those sites at least 2 days per week. We offer a generous relocation support package of up to £8,000 (please ask for terms and conditions) to help make your move a smooth one.
14/06/2026
Full time
About The Role Hippo is a rapidly growing digital consultancy passionate about building and delivering transformative digital solutions for a diverse range of Public and Private sector clients. We are recruiting for an Intermediate Consultant in UX Design to support our mission. We work at the intersection of strategy, design, and technology to solve complex problems and create lasting value for our clients and their users. Our collaborative and agile culture empowers our teams to make a genuine impact. As an Intermediate consultant in UX Design you will play an important role in making Hippo the best Consultancy out there. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team combining data, design, product, delivery, analysis and engineering to deliver bespoke digital services that make a positive and meaningful impact on organisations and society. We're confident in our abilities, authentic in our approach, and passionate about what we do. You will act as an Intermediate Consultant to deliver UX Design services to our clients. You will take user needs and business goals, you will take a pragmatic, user-centred approach to design, test and iterate intuitive, accessible, and attractive digital experiences. You will work closely with researchers and developers to ensure your designs are grounded in evidence and technically feasible. Our solutions empower our customers to build and support secure, scalable, and well-engineered systems. The Intermediate consultant in UX Design will be a key player and implementer in this. Please note we are looking for candidates who are looking for growth at the Intermediate level; therefore, the advertised salary band represents the entry point for this level, allowing for clear progression within the role. Your Role in a Nutshell Work with colleagues and client SMEs to define user and business problems, guide collaborative ideation and follow an iterative, evidence-based design cycle. Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that solve specific user problems. Use and contribute to design systems to ensure consistency and quality across digital products. Participate in user research sessions and translate findings into design iterations. Facilitate design workshops and "crits" to gather feedback and align the team on the best creative direction. Collaborate with developers to ensure designs are clearly communicated and meet user needs when built. Ensure all designs meet accessibility standards (WCAG) and are inclusive by default. Skills and experience that you need Essential Experience Experience in UX/UI design within an Agile delivery environment. Proficiency with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD. A strong portfolio demonstrating your design process, from problem definition, through initial sketches and testing to finished products. Understanding of user-centered design (UCD) principles and how to apply them. Desirable Experience Experience working on public sector projects or following GDS Service Standards. Basic knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML/CSS) for high fidelity code prototyping and to better collaborate with engineering teams. Experience contributing to an internal community of practice or external meet ups/ communities by sharing design trends and knowledge. 'T-shaped' experience of other professions (e.g. user research, UX writing, service design) What makes us great Alongside working with some of the most talented people out there and on top of a competitive salary, which we're transparent about from the outset, you can also expect a range of benefits: Contributory Pension Scheme (Hippo 6% & Employee 2%) 25 Days Holiday plus UK Public Holidays Perkbox access for a wide range of discounts Critical illness cover Life assurance and death in service cover Volunteer days Cycle-to-work scheme for the avid cyclists Salary sacrifice electric vehicles scheme Season ticket loans Financial and general wellbeing sessions Flexible benefits scheme with options of: Private health cover Private dental cover Additional company pension contributions Additional holidays (up to an extra 2 days) Wellbeing contribution Charity contributions Tree planting Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Hippo At Hippo, we're dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that works for everyone. We understand that having a diverse team unlocks our capacity for innovation, creativity and problem solving. Only by building a community of diverse perspectives, cultures and socio-economic backgrounds can we create an environment where all can contribute and thrive. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process that reflects our workplace culture. We are a registered Disability Confident Employer, Mindful Employer, Endometriosis Friendly Employer and a member of the Armed Forces Covenant. Hippo continually strives to remove barriers, provide accommodations and offer reasonable adjustments to ensure equity throughout our practices. Hi, we're Hippo At Hippo, we design with empathy and build for impact. We do this by combining data-informed evidence, human-centred design and software engineering. We're a digital services partner who is genuinely invested in helping our clients thrive as modern organisations. Our delivery methodology is truly agile, from concept to reality, supporting innovation and continuous improvement to achieve your desired outcomes. We firmly believe that technology should serve humanity, not the other way around. We take a human-centred approach to everything we do because we understand that complex problems require a service design approach. This means understanding how users behave and ensuring our solutions work for them in the real world. Our combination of data, design, and engineering delivers bespoke digital services that make a positive and meaningful impact on organisations and society. Have a look through our Website at Our Story & Purpose, Our Culture & Values, Case Studies and Our Solutions & Services to find out some more! Hippo Locations We are headquartered in Leeds and have offices across the UK in Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, London and Bristol. We're on the lookout for top talent nationwide but you need to be located within reasonable travelling distance from one of our offices. Given the dynamic nature of a consulting business, you may be required to work on-site at a Hippo office or at an in/out of town client location for a number of days per week (client dependent) and therefore candidates will need to be open/flexible to travel and working on one of those sites at least 2 days per week. We offer a generous relocation support package of up to £8,000 (please ask for terms and conditions) to help make your move a smooth one.
Hippo Digital Limited is seeking a Senior Delivery Manager to lead teams in delivering complex digital services. The role involves optimizing delivery flow, managing stakeholders, and mentoring junior staff while working across their nationwide offices. Successful candidates will have a proven background in Agile delivery management and experience in leading high-performing teams within complex environments. A supportive culture with generous relocation support and flexible working is offered.
13/06/2026
Full time
Hippo Digital Limited is seeking a Senior Delivery Manager to lead teams in delivering complex digital services. The role involves optimizing delivery flow, managing stakeholders, and mentoring junior staff while working across their nationwide offices. Successful candidates will have a proven background in Agile delivery management and experience in leading high-performing teams within complex environments. A supportive culture with generous relocation support and flexible working is offered.
About The Role Hippo is a rapidly growing digital consultancy passionate about building and delivering transformative digital solutions for a diverse range of Public and Private sector clients. We are recruiting for a Senior Delivery Manager to support our mission. We work at the intersection of strategy, design, and technology to solve complex problems and create lasting value. Our collaborative and agile culture empowers our teams to make a genuine impact. As a Senior Delivery Manager, you will play an important role in making Hippo the best Consultancy out there. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team combining data, design, product, delivery, analysis and engineering to deliver bespoke digital services that make a positive and meaningful impact on organisations and society. We're confident in our abilities, authentic in our approach, and passionate about what we do. You will act as a Senior Consultant to deliver Delivery Management services to our clients. You will be an expert in agile delivery, leading multi-disciplinary teams through complex, high-stakes projects. You are a leader of people, confident in optimizing delivery flow, managing high-level dependencies, and articulating a clear path to value for our diverse range of clients. Our solutions empower our customers to build and support secure, scalable, and well-engineered systems beyond traditional boundaries that allow our customers to understand and get the most from their data and digital services. The Senior Delivery Manager will be a key player and leader in this. Please note we are looking for candidates who are looking for growth at the Senior level; therefore, the advertised salary band represents the entry point for this level, allowing for clear progression within the role. Your Role in a Nutshell Lead the delivery of complex digital products and services, ensuring the team stays focused on user needs while navigating technical and organizational constraints. Optimize the team's "flow" by identifying systemic bottlenecks and implementing Lean or Agile improvements to increase pace and quality. Translate strategic goals into actionable delivery plans, managing complex backlogs and roadmaps in collaboration with Product Owners. Proactively manage senior stakeholders, navigating conflicting priorities and negotiating realistic expectations through data-driven insights. Build strong, lasting relationships with clients, supporting them in developing their organizational agility and delivery maturity. Identify, track, and mitigate complex risks and dependencies across multiple project streams. Use advanced metrics (e.g., Lead Time, Throughput, Quality) to provide transparent reporting and drive team performance improvements. Coach and mentor junior and intermediate Delivery Managers and actively shape Hippo's Delivery community of practice. Skills and experience that you need Essential Experience Expertise in Delivery Management within an Agile/Lean environment, with a focus on delivering high-value digital services. Proven ability to build and lead high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams, fostering a culture of psychological safety and continuous improvement. Significant experience in managing delivery within complex stakeholder environments, including those following GDS (Government Digital Service) standards. Experience in various estimation and planning techniques, choosing the most appropriate for the project's maturity and complexity. Ability to analyze performance data and financial metrics to help the team and client make informed strategic decisions. Experience planning and adjusting delivery governance to ensure the right level of oversight without hindering the team's agility. Desirable Experience Experience managing delivery across a portfolio of work or multi-team programs. Ability to help set project KPIs and ensure all delivery work contributes to achieving meaningful organizational transformation. Track record of contributing to professional delivery communities and offering constructive feedback to peers through mentorship. What makes us great What makes us GREAT? Alongside working with some of the most talented people out there and on-top of a competitive salary, which we're transparent about from the outset, you can also expect a range of benefits: Contributory Pension Scheme (Hippo 6% & Employee 2%) 25 Days Holiday plus UK Public Holidays Perkbox access for a wide range of discounts Critical illness cover Life assurance and death in service cover Volunteer days Cycle-to-work scheme for the avid cyclists Salary sacrifice electric vehicles scheme Season ticket loans Financial and general wellbeing sessions Flexible benefits scheme with options of: Private health cover Private dental cover Additional company pension contributions Additional holidays (up to an extra 2 days) Wellbeing contribution Charity contributions Tree planting Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Hippo At Hippo, we're dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that works for everyone. We understand that having a diverse team unlocks our capacity for innovation, creativity and problem solving. Only by building a community of diverse perspectives, cultures and socio economic backgrounds can we create an environment where all can contribute and thrive. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process that reflects our workplace culture. We are a registered Disability Confident Employer, Mindful Employer, Endometriosis Friendly Employer and a member of the Armed Forces Covenant. Hippo continually strives to remove barriers, provide accommodations and offer reasonable adjustments to ensure equity throughout our practices. Hi, we're Hippo At Hippo, we design with empathy and build for impact. We do this by combining data-informed evidence, human-centred design and software engineering. We're a digital services partner who is genuinely invested in helping our clients thrive as modern organisations. Our delivery methodology is truly agile, from concept to reality, supporting innovation and continuous improvement to achieve your desired outcomes. We firmly believe that technology should serve humanity, not the other way around. We take a human-centred approach to everything we do because we understand that complex problems require a service design approach. This means understanding how users behave and ensuring our solutions work for them in the real world. Our combination of data, design, and engineering delivers bespoke digital services that make a positive and meaningful impact on organisations and society. Have a look through our Website at Our Story & Purpose, Our Culture & Values, Case Studies and Our Solutions & Services to find out some more! Hippo Locations We are headquartered in Leeds and have offices across the UK in Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, London and Bristol. We're on the lookout for top talent nationwide but you need to be located within reasonable travelling distance from one of our offices. Given the dynamic nature of a consulting business, you may be required to work on-site at a Hippo office or at an in/out of town client location for a number of days per week (client dependent) and therefore candidates will need to be open/flexible to travel and working on one of those sites at least 2 days per week. We offer a generous relocation support package of up to £8,000 (please ask for terms and conditions) to help make your move a smooth one.
12/06/2026
Full time
About The Role Hippo is a rapidly growing digital consultancy passionate about building and delivering transformative digital solutions for a diverse range of Public and Private sector clients. We are recruiting for a Senior Delivery Manager to support our mission. We work at the intersection of strategy, design, and technology to solve complex problems and create lasting value. Our collaborative and agile culture empowers our teams to make a genuine impact. As a Senior Delivery Manager, you will play an important role in making Hippo the best Consultancy out there. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team combining data, design, product, delivery, analysis and engineering to deliver bespoke digital services that make a positive and meaningful impact on organisations and society. We're confident in our abilities, authentic in our approach, and passionate about what we do. You will act as a Senior Consultant to deliver Delivery Management services to our clients. You will be an expert in agile delivery, leading multi-disciplinary teams through complex, high-stakes projects. You are a leader of people, confident in optimizing delivery flow, managing high-level dependencies, and articulating a clear path to value for our diverse range of clients. Our solutions empower our customers to build and support secure, scalable, and well-engineered systems beyond traditional boundaries that allow our customers to understand and get the most from their data and digital services. The Senior Delivery Manager will be a key player and leader in this. Please note we are looking for candidates who are looking for growth at the Senior level; therefore, the advertised salary band represents the entry point for this level, allowing for clear progression within the role. Your Role in a Nutshell Lead the delivery of complex digital products and services, ensuring the team stays focused on user needs while navigating technical and organizational constraints. Optimize the team's "flow" by identifying systemic bottlenecks and implementing Lean or Agile improvements to increase pace and quality. Translate strategic goals into actionable delivery plans, managing complex backlogs and roadmaps in collaboration with Product Owners. Proactively manage senior stakeholders, navigating conflicting priorities and negotiating realistic expectations through data-driven insights. Build strong, lasting relationships with clients, supporting them in developing their organizational agility and delivery maturity. Identify, track, and mitigate complex risks and dependencies across multiple project streams. Use advanced metrics (e.g., Lead Time, Throughput, Quality) to provide transparent reporting and drive team performance improvements. Coach and mentor junior and intermediate Delivery Managers and actively shape Hippo's Delivery community of practice. Skills and experience that you need Essential Experience Expertise in Delivery Management within an Agile/Lean environment, with a focus on delivering high-value digital services. Proven ability to build and lead high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams, fostering a culture of psychological safety and continuous improvement. Significant experience in managing delivery within complex stakeholder environments, including those following GDS (Government Digital Service) standards. Experience in various estimation and planning techniques, choosing the most appropriate for the project's maturity and complexity. Ability to analyze performance data and financial metrics to help the team and client make informed strategic decisions. Experience planning and adjusting delivery governance to ensure the right level of oversight without hindering the team's agility. Desirable Experience Experience managing delivery across a portfolio of work or multi-team programs. Ability to help set project KPIs and ensure all delivery work contributes to achieving meaningful organizational transformation. Track record of contributing to professional delivery communities and offering constructive feedback to peers through mentorship. What makes us great What makes us GREAT? Alongside working with some of the most talented people out there and on-top of a competitive salary, which we're transparent about from the outset, you can also expect a range of benefits: Contributory Pension Scheme (Hippo 6% & Employee 2%) 25 Days Holiday plus UK Public Holidays Perkbox access for a wide range of discounts Critical illness cover Life assurance and death in service cover Volunteer days Cycle-to-work scheme for the avid cyclists Salary sacrifice electric vehicles scheme Season ticket loans Financial and general wellbeing sessions Flexible benefits scheme with options of: Private health cover Private dental cover Additional company pension contributions Additional holidays (up to an extra 2 days) Wellbeing contribution Charity contributions Tree planting Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Hippo At Hippo, we're dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that works for everyone. We understand that having a diverse team unlocks our capacity for innovation, creativity and problem solving. Only by building a community of diverse perspectives, cultures and socio economic backgrounds can we create an environment where all can contribute and thrive. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process that reflects our workplace culture. We are a registered Disability Confident Employer, Mindful Employer, Endometriosis Friendly Employer and a member of the Armed Forces Covenant. Hippo continually strives to remove barriers, provide accommodations and offer reasonable adjustments to ensure equity throughout our practices. Hi, we're Hippo At Hippo, we design with empathy and build for impact. We do this by combining data-informed evidence, human-centred design and software engineering. We're a digital services partner who is genuinely invested in helping our clients thrive as modern organisations. Our delivery methodology is truly agile, from concept to reality, supporting innovation and continuous improvement to achieve your desired outcomes. We firmly believe that technology should serve humanity, not the other way around. We take a human-centred approach to everything we do because we understand that complex problems require a service design approach. This means understanding how users behave and ensuring our solutions work for them in the real world. Our combination of data, design, and engineering delivers bespoke digital services that make a positive and meaningful impact on organisations and society. Have a look through our Website at Our Story & Purpose, Our Culture & Values, Case Studies and Our Solutions & Services to find out some more! Hippo Locations We are headquartered in Leeds and have offices across the UK in Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, London and Bristol. We're on the lookout for top talent nationwide but you need to be located within reasonable travelling distance from one of our offices. Given the dynamic nature of a consulting business, you may be required to work on-site at a Hippo office or at an in/out of town client location for a number of days per week (client dependent) and therefore candidates will need to be open/flexible to travel and working on one of those sites at least 2 days per week. We offer a generous relocation support package of up to £8,000 (please ask for terms and conditions) to help make your move a smooth one.
About The Role Hippo Digital is a rapidly growing digital consultancy passionate about building and delivering transformative digital solutions for a diverse range of Public and Private sector clients. We are recruiting for a Lead Technical Architect to support in our mission. We work at the intersection of strategy, design, and technology to solve complex problems and create lasting value. Our collaborative and agile culture empowers our teams to make a genuine impact. As a Lead Technical Architect, you will be a leader and trusted advisor, responsible for shaping the architectural vision and technical strategy for both our clients and our internal practice. Your scope extends beyond individual projects; you will mentor and guide other architects, help to lead our technical thought leadership, and act as a key contributor to growth. You will influence C-suite level stakeholders, define architectural standards, and help to drive our technical direction in a high-impact, influential capacity. Our solutions empower our customers to build and support secure, scalable, and well-engineered systems beyond traditional boundaries. We leverage deep data insights and continuous innovation to deliver awesome platforms that allow our customers to understand and get the most from their data and digital services. The Lead Technical Architect will be a key player and implementer in this mission. Your role in a nutshell: Help define and evangelise the architectural vision, standards, and best practices across the entire Hippo Digital delivery practice. Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, including C-level executives, to guide their long-term technical strategy and digital transformation initiatives. Lead complex and strategic technical engagements, providing architectural oversight and quality assurance. Mentor and coach our team of technical architects and senior engineers, helping them grow their skills and impact. Drive pre-sales and business development activities, leading the technical response to bids, conducting technical due diligence, and shaping new opportunities. Contribute to Hippo Digital's thought leadership through public speaking, writing, and community engagement. Act as a technical authority, making and communicating key architectural decisions that impact multiple projects or clients. Skills and experience that you need Extensive, senior-level experience as a Technical Architect, with a proven track record of leading large-scale digital transformations. Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing complex architectures across one or more major public cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP), including proven experience with multi-cloud strategies. A deep, strategic understanding of cloud-native technology stacks, with hands-on experience in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) or serverless deployments and advanced CI/CD tooling (GitLab CI/CD). Exceptional skills in Infrastructure-as-Code, with extensive experience using Terraform for complex, repeatable deployments. A history of providing technical leadership and mentoring to other architects and engineering teams. Proven ability to influence and communicate effectively with C-suite and executive-level stakeholders. Experience in a consultancy environment, including contributing to pre-sales, proposals, and business growth. Expert-level knowledge of security, networking, and governance principles in a cloud context. What makes us great As well as a competitive salary which we're transparent about from the outset, you can also expect a range of benefits: Contributory pension scheme (Hippo 6% with employee contributions of 2%) 25 days holiday plus UK public holidays Perkbox access for a wide range of discounts Critical illness cover Life assurance and death in service cover Volunteer days Cycle-to-work scheme for the avid cyclists Salary sacrifice electric vehicles scheme Season ticket loans Financial and general wellbeing sessions Flexible benefits scheme with options of: private health cover private dental cover additional company pension contributions additional holidays (up to an extra 2 days) wellbeing contribution charity contributions tree planting Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Hippo At Hippo, we're dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that works for everyone. We understand that having a diverse team unlocks our capacity for innovation, creativity and problem solving. Only by building a community of diverse perspectives, cultures and socio-economic backgrounds can we create an environment where all can contribute and thrive. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process that reflects our workplace culture. We are a registered Disability Confident Employer, Mindful Employer, Endometriosis Friendly Employer and a member of the Armed Forces Covenant. Hippo continually strives to remove barriers, provide accommodations and offer reasonable adjustments to ensure equity throughout our practices. Hi, we're Hippo. At Hippo, we design with empathy and build for impact. We do this by combining data-informed evidence, human-centred design and software engineering. We're a digital services partner who is genuinely invested in helping our clients thrive as modern organisations. Our delivery methodology is truly agile, from concept to reality, supporting innovation and continuous improvement to achieve your desired outcomes. We firmly believe that technology should serve humanity, not the other way around. We take a human-centred approach to everything we do because we understand that complex problems require a service design approach. This means understanding how users behave and ensuring our solutions work for them in the real world. Our combination of data, design, and engineering delivers bespoke digital services that make a positive and meaningful impact on organisations and society. We're confident in our abilities, authentic in our approach, and passionate about what we do. If you're looking for a digital services partner that can deliver real results, let us help you build for the future and make a lasting impact. Hippo locations We are headquartered in Leeds and have offices across the UK in Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, London and Bristol. We're on the lookout for top talent nationwide but you need to be located within reasonable travelling distance from one of our offices which will be your contracted office location. Given the dynamic nature of a consulting business, you may be required to work on-site at a Hippo office or at an in/out of town client location for a number of days per week (client dependent) and therefore candidates will need to be open/flexible to travel. Plus, we offer a generous relocation support package of up to £8k (please ask for terms and conditions) to help make your move a smooth one.
10/06/2026
Full time
About The Role Hippo Digital is a rapidly growing digital consultancy passionate about building and delivering transformative digital solutions for a diverse range of Public and Private sector clients. We are recruiting for a Lead Technical Architect to support in our mission. We work at the intersection of strategy, design, and technology to solve complex problems and create lasting value. Our collaborative and agile culture empowers our teams to make a genuine impact. As a Lead Technical Architect, you will be a leader and trusted advisor, responsible for shaping the architectural vision and technical strategy for both our clients and our internal practice. Your scope extends beyond individual projects; you will mentor and guide other architects, help to lead our technical thought leadership, and act as a key contributor to growth. You will influence C-suite level stakeholders, define architectural standards, and help to drive our technical direction in a high-impact, influential capacity. Our solutions empower our customers to build and support secure, scalable, and well-engineered systems beyond traditional boundaries. We leverage deep data insights and continuous innovation to deliver awesome platforms that allow our customers to understand and get the most from their data and digital services. The Lead Technical Architect will be a key player and implementer in this mission. Your role in a nutshell: Help define and evangelise the architectural vision, standards, and best practices across the entire Hippo Digital delivery practice. Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, including C-level executives, to guide their long-term technical strategy and digital transformation initiatives. Lead complex and strategic technical engagements, providing architectural oversight and quality assurance. Mentor and coach our team of technical architects and senior engineers, helping them grow their skills and impact. Drive pre-sales and business development activities, leading the technical response to bids, conducting technical due diligence, and shaping new opportunities. Contribute to Hippo Digital's thought leadership through public speaking, writing, and community engagement. Act as a technical authority, making and communicating key architectural decisions that impact multiple projects or clients. Skills and experience that you need Extensive, senior-level experience as a Technical Architect, with a proven track record of leading large-scale digital transformations. Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing complex architectures across one or more major public cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP), including proven experience with multi-cloud strategies. A deep, strategic understanding of cloud-native technology stacks, with hands-on experience in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) or serverless deployments and advanced CI/CD tooling (GitLab CI/CD). Exceptional skills in Infrastructure-as-Code, with extensive experience using Terraform for complex, repeatable deployments. A history of providing technical leadership and mentoring to other architects and engineering teams. Proven ability to influence and communicate effectively with C-suite and executive-level stakeholders. Experience in a consultancy environment, including contributing to pre-sales, proposals, and business growth. Expert-level knowledge of security, networking, and governance principles in a cloud context. What makes us great As well as a competitive salary which we're transparent about from the outset, you can also expect a range of benefits: Contributory pension scheme (Hippo 6% with employee contributions of 2%) 25 days holiday plus UK public holidays Perkbox access for a wide range of discounts Critical illness cover Life assurance and death in service cover Volunteer days Cycle-to-work scheme for the avid cyclists Salary sacrifice electric vehicles scheme Season ticket loans Financial and general wellbeing sessions Flexible benefits scheme with options of: private health cover private dental cover additional company pension contributions additional holidays (up to an extra 2 days) wellbeing contribution charity contributions tree planting Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Hippo At Hippo, we're dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that works for everyone. We understand that having a diverse team unlocks our capacity for innovation, creativity and problem solving. Only by building a community of diverse perspectives, cultures and socio-economic backgrounds can we create an environment where all can contribute and thrive. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process that reflects our workplace culture. We are a registered Disability Confident Employer, Mindful Employer, Endometriosis Friendly Employer and a member of the Armed Forces Covenant. Hippo continually strives to remove barriers, provide accommodations and offer reasonable adjustments to ensure equity throughout our practices. Hi, we're Hippo. At Hippo, we design with empathy and build for impact. We do this by combining data-informed evidence, human-centred design and software engineering. We're a digital services partner who is genuinely invested in helping our clients thrive as modern organisations. Our delivery methodology is truly agile, from concept to reality, supporting innovation and continuous improvement to achieve your desired outcomes. We firmly believe that technology should serve humanity, not the other way around. We take a human-centred approach to everything we do because we understand that complex problems require a service design approach. This means understanding how users behave and ensuring our solutions work for them in the real world. Our combination of data, design, and engineering delivers bespoke digital services that make a positive and meaningful impact on organisations and society. We're confident in our abilities, authentic in our approach, and passionate about what we do. If you're looking for a digital services partner that can deliver real results, let us help you build for the future and make a lasting impact. Hippo locations We are headquartered in Leeds and have offices across the UK in Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, London and Bristol. We're on the lookout for top talent nationwide but you need to be located within reasonable travelling distance from one of our offices which will be your contracted office location. Given the dynamic nature of a consulting business, you may be required to work on-site at a Hippo office or at an in/out of town client location for a number of days per week (client dependent) and therefore candidates will need to be open/flexible to travel. Plus, we offer a generous relocation support package of up to £8k (please ask for terms and conditions) to help make your move a smooth one.
Hippo Digital Limited is hiring a Lead Technical Architect based in Leeds. The position entails shaping architectural vision, providing oversight on technical strategy, and mentoring fellow architects. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in leading digital transformations and cloud architecture. Competitive salary, 25 days holiday, and a range of benefits including a contributory pension scheme and flexible benefits. The company is committed to diversity and an inclusive workplace.
09/06/2026
Full time
Hippo Digital Limited is hiring a Lead Technical Architect based in Leeds. The position entails shaping architectural vision, providing oversight on technical strategy, and mentoring fellow architects. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in leading digital transformations and cloud architecture. Competitive salary, 25 days holiday, and a range of benefits including a contributory pension scheme and flexible benefits. The company is committed to diversity and an inclusive workplace.
