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Lead Application Support Analysts Title:  Lead Application Support Analysts Contract Type:  Permanent, Full-Time, 35 hours Salary:  Starting from £65,913 per annum (London weighted salary) or £57,900 per annum (Regional salary), dependant on experience Grade:  11 Reporting Office:  Manchester, Trafford  Closing Date:  26th May 2026 Interview Dates : Stage 1 - MS Teams: 4th & 5th June, Stage 2 – Face to Face: 11th & 12th June 2026    Please click here for the role profile -  Lead Application Support Analyst Role Profile.docx   Benefits  include:   Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and  many more …   Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.     With effect from February 2026, L&Q reserve the right to not shortlist applications from candidates with 3 or more unsuccessful applications within the last 24 months.   Join our Business Applications Team at L&Q:   We have an exciting new opportunity as we are recruiting for a Lead Application Support Analyst to support the next stages of the Transformation programme and to join us at an exciting time of change at L&Q. Our Business Applications team is implementing a new Target Operating Model, and the team is being increased to support this journey, this role forms part of that process. We continuously invest, grow, and transform our business to provide a better service to customers old and new.    As the Lead Application Support Analyst, you will have overall accountability for the applications in your team’s portfolio, ensuring that they are supported, performant and always meet the business needs. This is a management role, so we are looking for previous management experience. You will report into an Application Services Manager and manage a team of 3-6 Support Analysts and a portfolio of up to 50 applications.    If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply!   Your impact in the role:   Providing second line support for applications within the portfolio and working with suppliers and/or in house squads for 3rd line and other support and maintenance tasks. Potentially undertakes 3rd line support where appropriate.  Available for out of hours support as per business need.  Working closely with suppliers to manage and resolve 3rd line incidents and monitor supplier delivery against SLA.  Monitoring supplier release and upgrade schedules and ensuring that these are scheduled and rolled out so that applications are always on supported versions and platforms. Working with all teams to make sure there are no conflicts.  Working with the contract management team to support the register of contracts and contract end dates and ensures that renewals and procurements are flagged in plenty of time.  Leading and managing a team of Support Analysts, being part of the support rota in ServiceNow monitoring, actioning, allocating work and responsibilities across the team, ensuring that there is always adequate cover in place and assuring the work of team members.  Being an integral member of the Application Management and Support Leadership Team. Supporting the Head of Applications Management and Support in day-to-day management of the function and in developing a vision and driving the function forward.  To be available to work with the Transformation programme, working with colleagues across Transformation, business users, internal /external stakeholders and Technology.   Building close relationships with Business Stakeholders and Suppliers.  Acting as the SME for given applications, supporting technology and business colleagues, and providing advice and guidance as required.  Maintaining the applications strategy and roadmap.  Taking ownership of major incidents ensuring they are resolved in a timely manner.  Internal and external Service Reviews.   What you'll bring:   Previous experience in a lead role in Applications Management & Support, ideally working in a similar role in medium-large IT organisation.  Strong background Service Management.  Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Operating environment and system.  Strong Technical understanding of at least one of the core L&Q platforms (D365, Sitecore, Keystone, Total Mobile, NEC).  Ability to explain technical issues to those with non-technical backgrounds. Strong written, and oral English, with the ability to advise, and inform in a consultative manner.  Strong organisational and management skills, including the prioritisation of workload able to work under pressure.  Experience leading and line managing small teams.  If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email  lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk   About L&Q: We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.   250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.   People are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values, which outline our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&Q – click  here  to read more.   At L&Q, we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger – and they’re at the heart of everything we do. When we recruit, we look at what really matters: your skills, experience, and potential. We’re proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive workplace. We’re a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and we’ve introduced our own Recruitment Advocate scheme to make sure every step of our hiring process is fair, transparent, and consistent. It’s all part of our commitment to ending discrimination and making L&Q a place where everyone feels welcome. Find out more  here .   Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK’s largest housing associations.   Click  here  to find out more about L&Q and why you should join us!

Lead Application Support Analysts Title:  Lead Application Support Analysts Contract Type:  Permanent, Full-Time, 35 hours Salary:  Starting from £65,913 per annum (London weighted salary) or £57,900 per annum (Regional salary), dependant on experience Grade:  11 Reporting Office:  London, Stratford  Closing Date:  26th May 2026 Interview Dates : Stage 1 - MS Teams: 4th & 5th June, Stage 2 – Face to Face: 11th & 12th June 2026    Please click here for the role profile -  Lead Application Support Analyst Role Profile.docx   Benefits  include:   Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and  many more …   Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.     With effect from February 2026, L&Q reserve the right to not shortlist applications from candidates with 3 or more unsuccessful applications within the last 24 months.   Join our Business Applications Team at L&Q:   We have an exciting new opportunity as we are recruiting for a Lead Application Support Analyst to support the next stages of the Transformation programme and to join us at an exciting time of change at L&Q. Our Business Applications team is implementing a new Target Operating Model, and the team is being increased to support this journey, this role forms part of that process. We continuously invest, grow, and transform our business to provide a better service to customers old and new.    As the Lead Application Support Analyst, you will have overall accountability for the applications in your team’s portfolio, ensuring that they are supported, performant and always meet the business needs. This is a management role, so we are looking for previous management experience. You will report into an Application Services Manager and manage a team of 3-6 Support Analysts and a portfolio of up to 50 applications.    If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply!   Your impact in the role:   Providing second line support for applications within the portfolio and working with suppliers and/or in house squads for 3rd line and other support and maintenance tasks. Potentially undertakes 3rd line support where appropriate.  Available for out of hours support as per business need.  Working closely with suppliers to manage and resolve 3rd line incidents and monitor supplier delivery against SLA.  Monitoring supplier release and upgrade schedules and ensuring that these are scheduled and rolled out so that applications are always on supported versions and platforms. Working with all teams to make sure there are no conflicts.  Working with the contract management team to support the register of contracts and contract end dates and ensures that renewals and procurements are flagged in plenty of time.  Leading and managing a team of Support Analysts, being part of the support rota in ServiceNow monitoring, actioning, allocating work and responsibilities across the team, ensuring that there is always adequate cover in place and assuring the work of team members.  Being an integral member of the Application Management and Support Leadership Team. Supporting the Head of Applications Management and Support in day-to-day management of the function and in developing a vision and driving the function forward.  To be available to work with the Transformation programme, working with colleagues across Transformation, business users, internal /external stakeholders and Technology.   Building close relationships with Business Stakeholders and Suppliers.  Acting as the SME for given applications, supporting technology and business colleagues, and providing advice and guidance as required.  Maintaining the applications strategy and roadmap.  Taking ownership of major incidents ensuring they are resolved in a timely manner.  Internal and external Service Reviews.   What you'll bring:   Previous experience in a lead role in Applications Management & Support, ideally working in a similar role in medium-large IT organisation.  Strong background Service Management.  Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Operating environment and system.  Strong Technical understanding of at least one of the core L&Q platforms (D365, Sitecore, Keystone, Total Mobile, NEC).  Ability to explain technical issues to those with non-technical backgrounds. Strong written, and oral English, with the ability to advise, and inform in a consultative manner.  Strong organisational and management skills, including the prioritisation of workload able to work under pressure.  Experience leading and line managing small teams.  If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email  lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk   About L&Q: We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.   250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.   People are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values, which outline our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&Q – click  here  to read more.   At L&Q, we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger – and they’re at the heart of everything we do. When we recruit, we look at what really matters: your skills, experience, and potential. We’re proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive workplace. We’re a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and we’ve introduced our own Recruitment Advocate scheme to make sure every step of our hiring process is fair, transparent, and consistent. It’s all part of our commitment to ending discrimination and making L&Q a place where everyone feels welcome. Find out more  here .   Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK’s largest housing associations.   Click  here  to find out more about L&Q and why you should join us!

Planit is a place-based design practice of Landscape Architects, Urban Designers and Visual Storytellers working across five studios in the UK. We’re looking for our first dedicated in-house IT Manager to oversee all our Information Technology requirements. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference, as you’ll be ultimately responsible for the smooth running and development of all our systems, working in conjunction with our third-party support partner. Key responsibilities: Managing and working alongside our IT support partner to address IT-related matters, and extend fixes efficiently across the practice; realising a shift from problem-solving to solution-finding Collaborating with external providers to continually enhance and monitor cyber security, including implementation and adherence to Cyber Essentials Scoping and delivering future projects to develop our in-house IT systems, policies and processes Advising the business on IT strategy and appropriate technical infrastructure Interfacing with our internal Technical Working Group to define and implement practice-wide IT protocols, develop efficiencies, and improve technical standards Maintaining inventory of all team members’ IT equipment, maintain their efficiency, implement a rolling programme of renewals, plus decommissioning and appropriate disposal. Purchasing, setting up and management of all devices, such as laptops, tablets and mobile phones Purchasing and allocating software licences including Vectorworks, Adobe, Affinity, Microsoft 365 and Autodesk Solid knowledge and experience of managing Apple Macs is absolutely essential, alongside a good understanding of Windows Server technologies, backup strategies, Office 365 Admin, and best practice security principles. Any prior experience in Apple device management software would be distinctly advantageous. You will need to be proactive, self-driven, and able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines. As an effective communicator and collaborator, you will interact with team members, and provide regular updates to the IT Lead, Richard Line, and the Operations Board. We’d expect you to recommend and implement improvements to our systems and workflows to enable the business to run more efficiently and increase our team’s productivity. Assessment of new technology and its potential application will be required to inform robust Business Cases associated with investment, development and training. Experience working within a similar role in a creative design studio or the built environment sector would be an advantage but not essential; likewise, an understanding of industry-specific IT protocols (BIM/FTPs/BS or ISO standards relating to IT management). This full-time role (37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday) is based in our Greater Manchester headquarters in Altrincham. The role will involve regular travel (expenses paid) to our four studios across the UK to provide IT support and advice on site as needed. A full UK Driving Licence will be required. Planit is an Employee-Owned business, with each co-owner taking personal responsibility within their areas of expertise for the benefit of the team, and success of the practice as a whole. As an accredited B Corp, we prioritise people, planet, and profit equally, and welcome candidates who share these values. Balancing environmental and social considerations within purchasing decisions, identification of digital solutions and disposals will be a pertinent facet of this role. We support our team by providing benefits that include a minimum of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, flexible start and finish times (core working hours are 10.00am to 4.30pm), company pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, support with professional fees, learning and development, and an annual study allowance. Discover more about our studios and the work we do  here . To apply for this role, please answer the application questions, and upload a copy of your CV. Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 according to level of experience Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please check your eligibility against the relevant criteria on the  UK Government website  before submitting your application. No agencies please. Closing date: Monday 25 May 23:59

Senior Developer Salary:  £39,200 - £50,900 Location:  Cambridge/UK requiring 40-60% of your time on-site in Cambridge (at least 2 days per week in the office) Contract:  Permanent and full time (35 hours per week)   Join the Exam Technology Organisation as a Senior Developer and build business‑critical applications that enable and extend our digital services. You'll work in an agile squad with end‑to‑end ownership - from solution design through delivery and support - while mentoring others and helping shape engineering best practice. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation, and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. Our mission is to contribute to society through the pursuit of education, learning, and research at the highest international levels of excellence. Which is why every year, we give vital support to millions of people in more than 170 countries around the world. From teachers and learners to researchers and academics, we help to build confidence, unlock potential, and enable success. We give people the opportunity to show what they've learnt, we spread knowledge, spark enquiry, and aid understanding. When you join Cambridge, you get the best possible combination of a supportive, caring environment, balanced with work that brings out the best in you. You will have access to learning and development opportunities, and business tools essential for your role so that you can perform at your peak. About the role The Senior Developer helps deliver and evolve our digital products and services by designing, building and supporting complex applications within the Exam Technology Organisation. Working in an agile squad, you'll turn requirements into reliable solutions while mentoring colleagues and championing engineering standards. Design, develop, test and maintain working software for complex enterprise applications. Analyse requirements and produce solution designs (including documentation and delivery estimates) that meet functional and non-functional needs. Provide technical and business support to customers, the helpdesk and colleagues to meet operational requirements and resolve issues. Perform unit and system testing, as well as support wider testing (SIT & UAT) and training activities with relevant stakeholders. Track and report progress against agreed timelines and budget constraints, escalating risks and blockers appropriately. Share knowledge and mentor other developers to improve team effectiveness and promote consistent engineering standards. About you A successful applicant will bring strong software engineering fundamentals, a collaborative mindset and the drive to improve how we deliver and support business‑critical services. Programming Languages and Tools:  Knowledge and experience in Oracle PL/SQL, Oracle Forms and Reports is essential. Knowledge of Master Data Management and experience in the Informatica IDMC toolset - MDM SaaS, Reference 360, CDI and CAI - are highly desired. Modern software development expertise:  Confident designing, coding, testing and maintaining complex applications. Solution design thinking:  Able to translate requirements into pragmatic designs, document decisions, estimate effort and explain trade-offs to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Quality and reliability mindset:  Takes pride in well-engineered outcomes (clean code, reviews, automated testing where appropriate) and considers operational support from day one. Agile collaboration:  Enjoys working in a squad environment, partnering with product owners and other specialists to deliver iteratively and respond to change. Mentoring and knowledge sharing:  Motivated to coach others, share learnings and help embed chapter standards and best practices. Analytical problem solving:  Methodical approach to diagnosing issues, identifying root causes and implementing sustainable fixes. Security-aware delivery:  Understands how software development choices impact security and applies routine secure engineering practices. Continuous learning:  Curious about new technologies and motivated to improve ways of working, tools and standards. Desirable Knowledge of Master Data Management and experience in the Informatica IDMC If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site. We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long-term health condition, and who best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable and/or appropriate, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long-term health condition. Please note, Cambridge University Press & Assessment is unable to sponsor this role under the Skilled Worker Visa route as it does not meet the minimum skill requirements Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible  rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 30 April 2026 , we will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place shortly after the advert closes. As part of the application process, you can expect: Experience level questions asked on Oracle at the point of CV and cover letter The first stage is a virtual interview via MS Teams. You may be given a brief to complete a role-related task, which will need to be returned by email before your interview. The final stage is an in-person interview at our offices in Cambridge, or on Teams if required. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to em ploy people from a wide range of different communities.

The Infrastructure team resides within the innovative and progressive Digital and Technology Directorate and is embedded in a major and exciting three year legacy displacement programme. The directorate is a welcoming group of over 100 multidisciplinary professionals, all focused on building, delivering and supporting secure, modern and efficient digital and technology services. This role leads the infrastructure team with responsibility for the design, implementation, administration and support of infrastructure and digital solutions and services and the effective deployment of resources. About the Role We are looking for an accomplished Digital and Technology Infrastructure Services Manager to join us and lead a team of engineers and their workload. You'll mentor, coach and help develop the team as well as work-load manage business as usual with projects. This is a great opportunity for you to apply your broad skills across a range of systems and services and to provide technical leadership, working collaboratively with key stakeholders and external parties in supporting and working closely with Digital and Technology teams, security advisors and senior management to provide solutions design, expertise and assurance to projects and programmes. You will help develop and maintain Digital and Technology infrastructure and platform policies and procedures, and work with senior management to develop the cyber security strategy. SC-level Security Clearance or willingness to obtain SC clearance is mandatory for this role and requires that you have lived in the UK for the last 3 years. The length of required residency may depend on individual circumstances. About You We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic senior manager who will play a major role in the delivery of Digital and Technology services, from legacy system improvements / replacements through to digital and IT transformation. You will work closely with the various Digital teams and the Cyber Security team to design, create and improve new and existing products and services and you will work with business users, delivery teams and suppliers to identify and resolve issues and user needs. You must have very good, broad experience and knowledge of working in a Digital and Technology support environment using a variety of tools to support the management and delivery of production services. You should have experience across all IT service delivery activities including service management, incident management, change management, release management, configuration management, continual service improvement and customer satisfaction as well as playing a role in ensuring the highest levels of operational service delivery. A key part of this role is core infrastructure lifecycle management, ensuring clear and effective roadmaps and taking responsibility for their upgrades or replacements as required. Aligned with this is working with partners to help deliver the service and contract management of these third parties, including support and maintenance contract renewals. The role incorporates budget responsibility for the infrastructure and associated services, working alongside Finance and Procurement colleagues on renewals and supplier performance management. In addition to the activities outlined above, you must have people management experience to lead a team of infrastructure engineers, delivering a range of IT services. Benefits • You will be based in a beautiful setting by the River Thames in Kew with staff parking and good transport links. • An opportunity to work a hybrid working pattern • A comprehensive benefits scheme including a generous Civil Service pension, a subsidised on-site coffee shop and restaurant, season ticket loans, on-site gym and clubs. • 25 days leave rising incrementally to 30 days after six years (plus 10.5 days public and privilege holidays each year) • Excellent training and development opportunities tailored to your role and an agreed development plan. • Influencing the strategic objectives and the opportunity to define, design and implement improvements. • An opportunity to use or learn a wide range of skills. This is a full time post. However, requests for part-time working, flexible working and job share will be considered, taking into account at all times the operational needs of the Department. A combination of onsite and home working is available and applicants should be able to regularly travel to our Kew site for a minimum of 60% of their work time. Application Process: Interviews: Interviews will be held onsite, no earlier than week commencing 4th May Applications: You will be asked to provide answers to 5 questions relating to the key requirements for the role, and to provide your work history. Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.  Please visit the Civil Service Careers website where you can find further information on the use of AI in the application guidance section. Sponsorship: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

REMOTE NO CVS ACCEPTED and STRICTLY NO AGENCIES/RECRUITMENT CONSULTANTS. This role requires the submission of a completed Medaille Trust Application Form which you can download from the Vacancies page on Medaille Trust website. This is to be uploaded to the 'Other Document Upload' button. Your application will not be considered without an application form as we do not accept CVS. THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS ROLE IS 01/05/26 AT 10AM About the job We are looking for a Senior IT and Network Technician to lead the technical administration and security of our digital workplace. In the role you will: • Bridge the gap between our cloud environment (Microsoft 365/Intune) and our physical infrastructure (Ubiquiti Networking). • Ensure our staff can work securely from any location while protecting sensitive beneficiary data through robust Conditional Access and VLAN segmentation. • Act as the 1st line support escalation point for complex technical issues. • Travel across sites to set up DSE workstations and assist with IT sessions. What we are looking for: • A Microsoft 365 Specialist, with proven experience managing a Microsoft 365 tenant with a focus on security and compliance. • An Intune Expert, with a deep understanding of MDM/MAM, configuration profiles, and packaging applications. • A Networking Professional with solid experience with Ubiquiti UniFi hardware and software. • Proven experience of DNS, DHCP, VLAN tagging, and firewall rule logic. • Experience implementing "Least Privilege" access and Cyber Essentials standards. Interested? For full details and how to apply please visit https://www.Medaille-trust.org.uk/vacancies If you have any queries, please contact HR on recruitment@medaille-trust.org.uk Closing Date: Friday, 1 May 2026 at 10:00am Interview date: Friday, 8 May 2026 This role is a subject to satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service checks. The ability to drive with a valid licence with use of own vehicle insured for business purposes is essential. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to interview/ appoint before the closing date. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged. Candidates are asked to complete their own application form without assistance from other external sources such as ChatGPT. Where there is reasonable belief that external support is evident, we regret that application forms will not be accepted for shortlisting. About Us About Us Medaille Trust is one of the leading providers of support to survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking in the UK. We are working to provide refuge and freedom for survivors and fighting to see slavery in all its forms become a thing of the past. The need for this work has never been higher, there are more than 50 million estimated victims of modern slavery worldwide, and over 120,000 potential victims in the UK. We operate ten safe houses and five outreach hubs, staffed round the clock by specialist staff, working with more than 600 men, women and dependent children each year. We work to raise awareness in the UK and to provide preventive work in source countries. Our Pursue work helps survivors to engage with police and within the legal system to seek justice and to secure convictions against their perpetrators.

Reference number: 431765 Salary: £57,500– £62,500 Total Package: Grade 7 Contract: Permanent Location: London/Milton Keynes/East Kilbride We lead the UK’s diplomatic, development and consular work around the world.  We employ around 17,000 staff in our global network of 281 offices worldwide. Our UK-based staff work in King Charles Street in London, Abercrombie House in East Kilbride and in Milton Keynes. Your role with us   The Information and Digital Directorate is responsible for delivering our ambition to make the FCDO the world’s most technologically integrated and innovative foreign ministry. This means harnessing digital, data, technology, IT security and information management to deliver our diplomatic, development and consular aims, all while keeping our people and information safe, especially from hostile actors.  When you join us in this significant role, you’ll lead our dynamic Service Centre teams and work to ensure that all service and support functions are responsive to the needs of our end users, technical changes are well managed and communicated, and problems are resolved at root cause. Focused on championing knowledge management, continuous improvement and operational excellence, and enabling our organisation’s global work through reliable, innovative IT services, you’ll also play a key role in shaping the culture and capability of the Service Centre.  Committed to providing effective line management and championing diversity and inclusion, you’ll foster an environment where learning and professional growth are actively encouraged. You’ll hold overall responsibility for ten teams across our offices in London, East Kilbride and Milton Keynes, and by managing resources, prioritising capacity and leading recruitment, you’ll ensure they’re equipped to meet evolving organisational needs.   Who we’re looking for   To be a success in this vital role you should hold an ITIL Service Management qualification at Foundation level, possess strong technical skills, and have a track record of leading operational Service Desk functions. It’s important that you can demonstrate a number of skills at the role level of Senior IT Service Management – these should include Service Management Framework Knowledge (Practitioner Level), User Focus (Expert Level), Service Focus (Practitioner Level) and Strategic Thinking (Practitioner Level).  When you join us you’ll enjoy access to a wide range of professional development opportunities, including Civil Service training and qualifications such as Information, Technology Infrastructure Library, Strategic Decision Making and Leadership skills. So if you’re excited by the idea of leading change, influencing service strategy and delivering value at scale, this is your opportunity to make a real impact and lead from the front.  If you’re successful you’ll be expected to travel to FCDO offices across the UK on a monthly basis and international travel may also be involved. Please be aware that you must be a British Citizen at the time of application and be required to attain Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. For more information about this process, click here .  We value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage and welcome applications from all communities.  Everyone here gets the support to develop their skills and capabilities as well as benefits that help to make the most of life in and out of work, including a Civil Service pension.  Use your talent and experience to shape our nation’s future, and deliver tangible improvements to millions of lives, including your own.  Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 2nd March 2026.

We are looking for an experienced technology leader to support strategic direction for our technology services, someone who is values driven and supports our mission, people and front-line services.  This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for the delivery, resilience and continuous improvement of the organisation’s technology estate including workplace technology, infrastructure, networks, IT service management and will involve working with third-party suppliers.  Working closely with the IT Manager, you’ll provide day-to-day operational oversight while also leading technology projects and improvement programmes that modernise systems, strengthen resilience and embed best practice. You’ll act as a trusted point of contact for technology change across the organisation — listening to colleagues, understanding their needs and translating them into practical, effective solutions.  You will also support with the procurement and management of IT goods and services, ensuring strong supplier performance, value for money and responsible use of resources. Providing a responsive, customer-focused IT service is central to this role. You’ll ensure high-quality advice, effective support and timely resolution of issues for colleagues across the organisation.  The role requires a strong background and understanding of IT, as well as of our organisations key priorities, challenges, creativity, and pragmatism. You should be able to apply best practice from across the technology sector, adapting for our not-for-profit organisation where value for money, resource management, and effective frontline services are essential.  This varied role will include specific responsibility for: Working with colleagues to understand organisational needs, challenges, and opportunities, and translating these into clear, evidence-based technology requirements Lead the mobilisation of new technology products and services across their full lifecycle, from identification and business case development through to implementation, adoption, optimisation, and retirement Ensure product and service roadmaps are aligned with organisational priorities, user needs, and available resources Oversee change management and user adoption activities to ensure new products and services are embedded effectively across the organisation Balance strategic oversight with hands-on involvement to ensure successful delivery and ongoing value from technology investments Lead and deliver technology projects and continuous improvement programmes to modernise systems and strengthen organisational resilience - translating organisational needs into practical and well-evidenced technology solutions Lead on cyber security, including security controls, patch management, system updates, risk identification and mitigation Lead and support the organisation in achieving and maintaining Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation Ensure strong cyber security practices are embedded and consistently applied across the organisation Ensure infrastructure, applications and devices are proactively monitored, secure, compliant, and well maintained Apply technology best practice in a pragmatic way, adapted to the needs and constraints of a not-for-profit organisation  We will support your ongoing professional development with access to training and membership of professional networks.  We can offer full time (37.5 hours) or part-time hours, subject to a minimum of 30 hours, with the expectation of some flexibility to attend evening meetings and undertake national travel. The post will be based in our Head Office in Stockport. Our offices are readily accessible on public transport as we are based in in the centre of Stockport close to the mainline train station.  For more information about this role please do not hesitate to contact Tracey Cornhill by email to Tracey.Cornhill@creativesupport.co.uk  Vacancy Reference Number: 84299 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number   Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, free life assurance, 38 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.   We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award.  Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK – This post will not be open to Sponsorship and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas .