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.
02/04/2026
Full time
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.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
London, UK
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.
06/02/2026
Full time
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.
Location Remote working (anywhere in the UK) About the job Job summary Are you looking for an opportunity to combine leadership with continued hands-on user research? We have an opportunity for you to stay closely connected to user research practice while supporting and guiding your team. Our User Researchers work in an open, iterative and collaborative way in a multidisciplinary team, and communicate effectively, working closely with our designers, product managers, performance analysts, developers, business analysts and other stakeholders and colleagues. The User Research team is part of a larger User Centred Design (UCD) team that sits within the Product Design Directorate, alongside the Product Management and Business Analysis teams. The UCD team is a community of 6 teams. There are: Service Design, Interaction Design, Content Design, Accessibility, User Research and Performance Analytics. Each team supports each other to review insights from our performance analytics and user research to understand user needs and co-design user-centred services. Watch this video to find out more about working in Digital at Companies House Give yourself the best opportunity to apply! Join our Outreach team for an informal, drop-in "find out more" session on: Thursday 9th April 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm No need to register: just click on the link above to join, listen, and gain tips to help you apply. Cameras and microphones will be switched off. Can't make the session, or want something to refer back to? Just email our Outreach mailbox on: and we'll share a copy of the session slides. Companies House offers a flexible and welcoming culture that promotes a healthy work life balance as well as a proactive approach to wellbeing that allows us to be our best at work. We recognise that people are the key to our success so offer a fantastic benefits package including flexible working with no core hours, 30 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 1 privilege day as well as enrolment into the Civil Service Pension scheme with a contribution rate averaging 28%. Find out more about what a great place Companies House is to work Please note: Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. We're able to consider both full-time and part-time hours for this role for the successful candidate (part-time would be a minimum of 30 hours over 4 or 5 days). Remote contracts will be considered where commuting to the office location of your team is not reasonably practicable. Job description As a Lead User Researcher , you'll be an expert, hands-on practitioner. You'll lead and assure user research activity across a several teams, as well as carry out user research yourself. You will ensure that work takes a user centred, evidence-based approach to shape product vision, service design and delivery, and influence organisational strategy and priorities. You will manage, lead, coach and mentor user researchers. Define, embed and assure best practice in user research, and prioritise resources effectively across complex areas of work. You will act as a recognised authority in user research, providing expert advice and assurance, and collaborating with colleagues across government to improve outcomes for users. At this level you will: lead user research across complex programmes of work, using a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods appropriate to different lifecycle phases of agile service design manage, mentor and guide more junior user researchers, setting direction and assuring the quality and impact of research undertaken by others - contributing to the strategic development of the user research function. engage with programmes and senior stakeholders to understand strategic objectives, organisational priorities and complex user, policy and service problems. be a highly effective communicator, able to translate complex research findings into clear, evidence based recommendations that influence decisions at team, programme and organisational level act as an expert advocate for user needs, championing user centred and inclusive design and influencing others to adopt best practice encourage and embed team involvement throughout the user research lifecycle, including analysis and synthesis, building consensus, challenging assumptions and raising the standard of insight collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders across programmes and across government where relevant, to understand user and policy needs and ensure these are translated into services that work for diverse user groups play a leading role in ensuring that services meet the Government Service Standard, providing expert assurance throughout the service delivery lifecycle and presenting at, and assessing, service assessments contribute to and help lead the user centred design and user research community, including presenting at meetups, writing blogs, sharing best practice, and raising organisational awareness of the value and impact of user research Person specification We're looking for an expert user research practitioner with varied and complex project experience, who meets the technical specifications for a Lead User Researcher as outlined in the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework for User Researcher . The following skills and experience will be assessed during the selection process: Research management, leadership and assurance Proven ability to analyse complex user, service and policy problems and align user research activity to support informed decision making and organisational priorities. Experience of defining, embedding and assuring high standards of user research practice, and providing expert guidance and assurance across teams and programmes. Research methods and planning Extensive experience of selecting, applying and advising on an appropriate range of qualitative and quantitative user research methods across different phases of the agile service lifecycle. A track record of improving, innovating and setting best practice in user research at organisational level. Analysis and synthesis Strong ability to analyse and synthesise complex qualitative and quantitative data, involving and guiding others through the process, and producing clear, actionable insight that influences decisions at team, programme and organisational level. Agile research practices Expert level capability in advocating for and embedding user research throughout agile delivery. Experience of shaping and assuring research approaches across multiple teams, ensuring insight is used effectively to inform design, delivery and strategic decisions. Inclusive research Expert experience of planning and delivering inclusive research that represents the full diversity of users of government services. Ability to set standards, challenge assumptions and ensure teams design services that work for all users, including those with access needs. User centred practice and advocacy Demonstrated ability to champion user centred design and research, influencing ways of working, priorities and decision making. Experience of advocating for user needs with senior stakeholders and embedding user centred practice at scale. Stakeholder relationship management Highly developed influencing and negotiation skills, with experience of building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, including sceptical or resistant colleagues, to resolve issues, enable progress and improve outcomes for users. You can read more about a career in Digital and Data within the Civil Service in the Government Digital and Data Candidate Information Pack . Please note: We are looking for an experienced Lead User Researcher. Successful candidates who are assessed at the practitioner level will be offered pay within the FN1 page range of £53,540 - £57,250 per year. If a successful candidate is assessed to exceed these expectations and shows confident, expert skills and capabilities, they will be offered a salary in line with the FN2 pay range of £61,834 - £65,136 per year.
02/04/2026
Full time
Location Remote working (anywhere in the UK) About the job Job summary Are you looking for an opportunity to combine leadership with continued hands-on user research? We have an opportunity for you to stay closely connected to user research practice while supporting and guiding your team. Our User Researchers work in an open, iterative and collaborative way in a multidisciplinary team, and communicate effectively, working closely with our designers, product managers, performance analysts, developers, business analysts and other stakeholders and colleagues. The User Research team is part of a larger User Centred Design (UCD) team that sits within the Product Design Directorate, alongside the Product Management and Business Analysis teams. The UCD team is a community of 6 teams. There are: Service Design, Interaction Design, Content Design, Accessibility, User Research and Performance Analytics. Each team supports each other to review insights from our performance analytics and user research to understand user needs and co-design user-centred services. Watch this video to find out more about working in Digital at Companies House Give yourself the best opportunity to apply! Join our Outreach team for an informal, drop-in "find out more" session on: Thursday 9th April 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm No need to register: just click on the link above to join, listen, and gain tips to help you apply. Cameras and microphones will be switched off. Can't make the session, or want something to refer back to? Just email our Outreach mailbox on: and we'll share a copy of the session slides. Companies House offers a flexible and welcoming culture that promotes a healthy work life balance as well as a proactive approach to wellbeing that allows us to be our best at work. We recognise that people are the key to our success so offer a fantastic benefits package including flexible working with no core hours, 30 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 1 privilege day as well as enrolment into the Civil Service Pension scheme with a contribution rate averaging 28%. Find out more about what a great place Companies House is to work Please note: Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. We're able to consider both full-time and part-time hours for this role for the successful candidate (part-time would be a minimum of 30 hours over 4 or 5 days). Remote contracts will be considered where commuting to the office location of your team is not reasonably practicable. Job description As a Lead User Researcher , you'll be an expert, hands-on practitioner. You'll lead and assure user research activity across a several teams, as well as carry out user research yourself. You will ensure that work takes a user centred, evidence-based approach to shape product vision, service design and delivery, and influence organisational strategy and priorities. You will manage, lead, coach and mentor user researchers. Define, embed and assure best practice in user research, and prioritise resources effectively across complex areas of work. You will act as a recognised authority in user research, providing expert advice and assurance, and collaborating with colleagues across government to improve outcomes for users. At this level you will: lead user research across complex programmes of work, using a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods appropriate to different lifecycle phases of agile service design manage, mentor and guide more junior user researchers, setting direction and assuring the quality and impact of research undertaken by others - contributing to the strategic development of the user research function. engage with programmes and senior stakeholders to understand strategic objectives, organisational priorities and complex user, policy and service problems. be a highly effective communicator, able to translate complex research findings into clear, evidence based recommendations that influence decisions at team, programme and organisational level act as an expert advocate for user needs, championing user centred and inclusive design and influencing others to adopt best practice encourage and embed team involvement throughout the user research lifecycle, including analysis and synthesis, building consensus, challenging assumptions and raising the standard of insight collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders across programmes and across government where relevant, to understand user and policy needs and ensure these are translated into services that work for diverse user groups play a leading role in ensuring that services meet the Government Service Standard, providing expert assurance throughout the service delivery lifecycle and presenting at, and assessing, service assessments contribute to and help lead the user centred design and user research community, including presenting at meetups, writing blogs, sharing best practice, and raising organisational awareness of the value and impact of user research Person specification We're looking for an expert user research practitioner with varied and complex project experience, who meets the technical specifications for a Lead User Researcher as outlined in the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework for User Researcher . The following skills and experience will be assessed during the selection process: Research management, leadership and assurance Proven ability to analyse complex user, service and policy problems and align user research activity to support informed decision making and organisational priorities. Experience of defining, embedding and assuring high standards of user research practice, and providing expert guidance and assurance across teams and programmes. Research methods and planning Extensive experience of selecting, applying and advising on an appropriate range of qualitative and quantitative user research methods across different phases of the agile service lifecycle. A track record of improving, innovating and setting best practice in user research at organisational level. Analysis and synthesis Strong ability to analyse and synthesise complex qualitative and quantitative data, involving and guiding others through the process, and producing clear, actionable insight that influences decisions at team, programme and organisational level. Agile research practices Expert level capability in advocating for and embedding user research throughout agile delivery. Experience of shaping and assuring research approaches across multiple teams, ensuring insight is used effectively to inform design, delivery and strategic decisions. Inclusive research Expert experience of planning and delivering inclusive research that represents the full diversity of users of government services. Ability to set standards, challenge assumptions and ensure teams design services that work for all users, including those with access needs. User centred practice and advocacy Demonstrated ability to champion user centred design and research, influencing ways of working, priorities and decision making. Experience of advocating for user needs with senior stakeholders and embedding user centred practice at scale. Stakeholder relationship management Highly developed influencing and negotiation skills, with experience of building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, including sceptical or resistant colleagues, to resolve issues, enable progress and improve outcomes for users. You can read more about a career in Digital and Data within the Civil Service in the Government Digital and Data Candidate Information Pack . Please note: We are looking for an experienced Lead User Researcher. Successful candidates who are assessed at the practitioner level will be offered pay within the FN1 page range of £53,540 - £57,250 per year. If a successful candidate is assessed to exceed these expectations and shows confident, expert skills and capabilities, they will be offered a salary in line with the FN2 pay range of £61,834 - £65,136 per year.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Job Title: Principal Developer Team Lead Salary: £51,400 - £68,800 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid Contract: Permanent This Principal Developer Team Lead position offers a pivotal opportunity to shape the technical future of a world-renowned academic organisation. You'll spearhead the migration of enterprise systems to cutting-edge cloud-native AWS architectures, while balancing hands-on technical leadership with people management responsibilities. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role We're seeking a hands-on Principal Developer Team Lead to drive the technical transformation of our Exam Technology Organisation as we migrate legacy enterprise applications to modern, cloud-native architectures on AWS. You'll balance technical leadership with people management, leading a team of 4-8 developers while establishing the foundations for our future technology stack. Your initial focus will be on two strategic priorities: Evolving our SRE function - Building the DevOps infrastructure, automation, and tooling that enables Site Reliability Engineering practices across development and operations teams Advancing our AI development practice - Establishing standards, frameworks, and best practices for responsibly integrating AI capabilities into our education platforms. What You'll Do Technical Leadership Lead migration of legacy applications to cloud-native AWS architectures Build DevOps automation to support SRE practices Establish AI/ML development standards and frameworks Set observability, monitoring, and incident response standards Promote best practices in web, event-driven, and cloud-native technologies Provide technical expertise and oversee code reviews People Leadership Manage and mentor a team of 4-8 developers, providing coaching, development plan Identifying training needs in AI/ML and SRE. Support recruitment and foster a culture of continual improvement and wellbeing. Delivery & Collaboration Deliver software in agile squads Collaborate with architects, SREs, product owners, and infrastructure teams Liaise with stakeholders to identify education sector needs Plan and estimate migrations and feature delivery Coordinate with service management, security, and AWS experts About you Essentialexperience Degree or equivalent Proven technical team leadership Skilled in two or more modern programming languages Experience with AWS cloud and infrastructure DevOps skills: automation, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code Understanding of SRE and observability Experience in web-apps and modern frameworks Strong communicator with technical and non-technical audiences Technical Expertise CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and developer tooling Observability tools, monitoring, logging, and alerting systems Responsible AI practices and governance Event-driven architecture and microservices patterns Software design patterns and scalability best practices Security principles in cloud environments Leadership Qualities Ability to set technical standards and provide thought leadership Experience balancing people management with hands-on contribution Strong mentoring and coaching skills Collaborative approach that builds trust across teams Passion for continuous learning in AI/ML and DevOps Promotes inclusion and continuous improvement You'll be instrumental in our digital transformation, establishing the foundations for reliable, innovative systems that serve millions of learners, teachers, and researchers worldwide. By evolving our SRE function and advancing our AI practice, you'll empower teams to deliver high-performance solutions while responsibly harnessing cutting-edge technologies. 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. 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 16th April 2026. As part of the application process you can expect: Two questions to select one answer from multiple options. A 15-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager. First stage interview via MS Teams or in person. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by email in advance of your interview. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. 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 employ people from a wide range of different communities.
02/04/2026
Full time
Job Title: Principal Developer Team Lead Salary: £51,400 - £68,800 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid Contract: Permanent This Principal Developer Team Lead position offers a pivotal opportunity to shape the technical future of a world-renowned academic organisation. You'll spearhead the migration of enterprise systems to cutting-edge cloud-native AWS architectures, while balancing hands-on technical leadership with people management responsibilities. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role We're seeking a hands-on Principal Developer Team Lead to drive the technical transformation of our Exam Technology Organisation as we migrate legacy enterprise applications to modern, cloud-native architectures on AWS. You'll balance technical leadership with people management, leading a team of 4-8 developers while establishing the foundations for our future technology stack. Your initial focus will be on two strategic priorities: Evolving our SRE function - Building the DevOps infrastructure, automation, and tooling that enables Site Reliability Engineering practices across development and operations teams Advancing our AI development practice - Establishing standards, frameworks, and best practices for responsibly integrating AI capabilities into our education platforms. What You'll Do Technical Leadership Lead migration of legacy applications to cloud-native AWS architectures Build DevOps automation to support SRE practices Establish AI/ML development standards and frameworks Set observability, monitoring, and incident response standards Promote best practices in web, event-driven, and cloud-native technologies Provide technical expertise and oversee code reviews People Leadership Manage and mentor a team of 4-8 developers, providing coaching, development plan Identifying training needs in AI/ML and SRE. Support recruitment and foster a culture of continual improvement and wellbeing. Delivery & Collaboration Deliver software in agile squads Collaborate with architects, SREs, product owners, and infrastructure teams Liaise with stakeholders to identify education sector needs Plan and estimate migrations and feature delivery Coordinate with service management, security, and AWS experts About you Essentialexperience Degree or equivalent Proven technical team leadership Skilled in two or more modern programming languages Experience with AWS cloud and infrastructure DevOps skills: automation, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code Understanding of SRE and observability Experience in web-apps and modern frameworks Strong communicator with technical and non-technical audiences Technical Expertise CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and developer tooling Observability tools, monitoring, logging, and alerting systems Responsible AI practices and governance Event-driven architecture and microservices patterns Software design patterns and scalability best practices Security principles in cloud environments Leadership Qualities Ability to set technical standards and provide thought leadership Experience balancing people management with hands-on contribution Strong mentoring and coaching skills Collaborative approach that builds trust across teams Passion for continuous learning in AI/ML and DevOps Promotes inclusion and continuous improvement You'll be instrumental in our digital transformation, establishing the foundations for reliable, innovative systems that serve millions of learners, teachers, and researchers worldwide. By evolving our SRE function and advancing our AI practice, you'll empower teams to deliver high-performance solutions while responsibly harnessing cutting-edge technologies. 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. 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 16th April 2026. As part of the application process you can expect: Two questions to select one answer from multiple options. A 15-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager. First stage interview via MS Teams or in person. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by email in advance of your interview. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. 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 employ people from a wide range of different communities.
MDA IT Service Desk Manager Location: Portsmouth (Hybrid) Clearance: SC (must be able to obtain) Contract: Perm or contract until 30/04/2028 We are seeking an IT Service Manager to support the delivery, coordination, and improvement of IT services across a secure MoD Private Cloud environment. This role is ideal for an experienced Service Manager looking to step into a broader service-management position aligned to ITIL 4, ISO 20000, at a minimum SFIA Level 4. You will be responsible for supporting day-to-day service operations, maintaining service reporting, coordinating incidents and changes, and improving service processes using Atlassian tools (Jira Service Management, Confluence, Jira Assets). What you'll do Support effective delivery of ITIL 4 practices including Incident, Request, Problem, Change, and Service Desk. Monitor technology services performance. Maintain accurate and timely service reporting, KPIs, dashboards, and performance insights. Maintain knowledge bases, SOPs and service documentation in Confluence. Support service improvements, value-stream optimisation and ISO 20000 compliance activities. Configure and maintain Jira Service Management queues, SLA metrics, reports, and simple automation rules. Implement continual service improvement (CSI) initiatives to enhance service efficiency and reliability with the outcome of progressing through to Maturity and Capability Level 5. Maintain risk and issue registers, ensuring robust disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity (BC) arrangements. Assist with Major Incident coordination and service-restoration activities. Contribute to governance and compliance across cyber security, data protection, and information assurance domains. Lead, develop, and mentor IT service and support staff to maintain performance and capability. What you'll bring ITIL 4 Foundation (minimum), ITIL 4 Managing Professional is preferred. Experience working in a Service Operations or ITSM environment. Experience of Jira Service Management and Confluence. Experience of delivering processes at ISO/IEC 20000 standards. Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and analytical skills. Person Specification (Essential & Desirable Criteria) Essential Criteria ITIL 4 Foundation certified Experience supporting or delivering ITIL 4 processes Working experience with Jira Service Management and Confluence Strong understanding of service operations principles Ability to interpret SLAs, analyse data and produce reporting packs Excellent verbal and written communication Eligibility and willingness to undergo SC and DV clearance Experience working with multiple resolver groups or suppliers Desirable Criteria ITIL 4 Managing Professional ISO/IEC 20000 Foundation or audit exposure Experience in MoD, Defence Digital, or other secure UK Gov environments Knowledge of JSPs or public-sector governance frameworks Problem Management / RCA experience Exposure to Jira Assets / CMDB Understanding of XLAs, user-experience metrics Experience with service improvement initiatives Knowledge of automation (Jira Automation) This is an excellent opportunity to lead and develop a Service Management function, on the journey to achieving ITIL4 Maturity and Capability Level 5 within a high-impact operational environment. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
02/04/2026
Contractor
MDA IT Service Desk Manager Location: Portsmouth (Hybrid) Clearance: SC (must be able to obtain) Contract: Perm or contract until 30/04/2028 We are seeking an IT Service Manager to support the delivery, coordination, and improvement of IT services across a secure MoD Private Cloud environment. This role is ideal for an experienced Service Manager looking to step into a broader service-management position aligned to ITIL 4, ISO 20000, at a minimum SFIA Level 4. You will be responsible for supporting day-to-day service operations, maintaining service reporting, coordinating incidents and changes, and improving service processes using Atlassian tools (Jira Service Management, Confluence, Jira Assets). What you'll do Support effective delivery of ITIL 4 practices including Incident, Request, Problem, Change, and Service Desk. Monitor technology services performance. Maintain accurate and timely service reporting, KPIs, dashboards, and performance insights. Maintain knowledge bases, SOPs and service documentation in Confluence. Support service improvements, value-stream optimisation and ISO 20000 compliance activities. Configure and maintain Jira Service Management queues, SLA metrics, reports, and simple automation rules. Implement continual service improvement (CSI) initiatives to enhance service efficiency and reliability with the outcome of progressing through to Maturity and Capability Level 5. Maintain risk and issue registers, ensuring robust disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity (BC) arrangements. Assist with Major Incident coordination and service-restoration activities. Contribute to governance and compliance across cyber security, data protection, and information assurance domains. Lead, develop, and mentor IT service and support staff to maintain performance and capability. What you'll bring ITIL 4 Foundation (minimum), ITIL 4 Managing Professional is preferred. Experience working in a Service Operations or ITSM environment. Experience of Jira Service Management and Confluence. Experience of delivering processes at ISO/IEC 20000 standards. Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and analytical skills. Person Specification (Essential & Desirable Criteria) Essential Criteria ITIL 4 Foundation certified Experience supporting or delivering ITIL 4 processes Working experience with Jira Service Management and Confluence Strong understanding of service operations principles Ability to interpret SLAs, analyse data and produce reporting packs Excellent verbal and written communication Eligibility and willingness to undergo SC and DV clearance Experience working with multiple resolver groups or suppliers Desirable Criteria ITIL 4 Managing Professional ISO/IEC 20000 Foundation or audit exposure Experience in MoD, Defence Digital, or other secure UK Gov environments Knowledge of JSPs or public-sector governance frameworks Problem Management / RCA experience Exposure to Jira Assets / CMDB Understanding of XLAs, user-experience metrics Experience with service improvement initiatives Knowledge of automation (Jira Automation) This is an excellent opportunity to lead and develop a Service Management function, on the journey to achieving ITIL4 Maturity and Capability Level 5 within a high-impact operational environment. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Director of Professional Services Salary: 90,000 - 100,000 Per Annum Location: London (Hybrid) I am working with one of my longstanding clients who have a fantastic reputation as a global digital transformation partner, customer experience specialist and provider of complex unified communications and network service solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the business as the Director of Professional Services and take full ownership all professional services engagements and making sure they are delivered efficiently, profitably and to the highest of standards. Working closely with Sales, Service Delivery, Engineering, Finance and Customer Success, you will ensure projects transition smoothly into managed services and long term support. You will have full responsibility for delivery performance, utilisation, customer satisfaction as well as the financial performance of Professional Services, including revenue recognition and forecasting against targets. Main Duties and Key Responsibilities Professional Services Leadership Own the Professional Services function responsible for delivering implementation, migration and transformation projects. Take full responsibility for delivery quality, timelines and commercial performance across all projects. Work with Sales and Pre-Sales on solution design, project scoping and effort estimation so projects are set up properly from the start. Ensure projects transition successfully into managed services and long term support. Act as the senior escalation point for Professional Services. Produce monthly board reports covering delivery performance, financial performance and resource planning. PMO and Project Governance Establish and lead the Project Management Office, bringing structure, governance and consistency to project delivery. Define and maintain project standards, governance, and reporting across all customer and internal projects. Provide oversight to project managers, ensuring risks, timelines and budgets are properly managed and visible. Ensure projects support wider business objectives and customer outcomes. Forecasting, Resource Planning, and Capacity Own forecasting across Professional Services including revenue, delivery demand and resource requirements. Work with Sales, Finance and Service Delivery to plan for project demand and delivery capacity. Manage utilisation and workload across engineering and project teams. Identify capacity gaps and put plans in place to address them through hiring, training or contractors. Maintain clear visibility of demand versus delivery capacity to keep workloads balanced and delivery on track. Financial and Commercial Management Own the financial performance of Professional Services. Ensure projects are scoped, priced and delivered in a commercially sound way. Monitor project profitability, margins and cost control. Support the development of Professional Services pricing and commercial models. Customer and Stakeholder Management Act as a senior escalation point for key customers and strategic projects. Build strong relationships with customers during major delivery programmes. Provide clear executive-level updates on project progress, risks, and outcomes. Work closely with internal teams including Sales, Engineering, Service Delivery, Finance and Operations. Delivery Improvement and Performance Improve delivery processes so projects are more predictable, efficient and profitable. Introduce tools and reporting that improve visibility across projects, resources and financial performance. Track and report on key delivery metrics including timelines, profitability and customer satisfaction. Run post-project reviews and ensure lessons learned are implemented. Team Leadership Lead and develop the Heads of Project Management and Professional Services Team Leads. Set clear objectives and performance measures across the team. Build a culture of ownership, accountability and high standards. Support development and progression across the Professional Services organisation. Skills and Experience Required Minimum of 5+ years of management experience Significant experience in IT services, managed services, or technology consulting environments Proven experience managing project delivery teams and project managers Strong understanding of project management frameworks and PMO governance Experience delivering complex technology or digital transformation projects Expertise in capacity planning, delivery forecasting and resource management Strong financial and commercial acumen related to project delivery Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Preferred Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent) Experience managing project portfolios in managed services environments Familiarity with IT Service Management frameworks such as ITIL Exposure to DevOps operating models within professional services or managed services environments, including infrastructure automation, continuous delivery practices, and integrated engineering and operations workflows. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
02/04/2026
Full time
Director of Professional Services Salary: 90,000 - 100,000 Per Annum Location: London (Hybrid) I am working with one of my longstanding clients who have a fantastic reputation as a global digital transformation partner, customer experience specialist and provider of complex unified communications and network service solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the business as the Director of Professional Services and take full ownership all professional services engagements and making sure they are delivered efficiently, profitably and to the highest of standards. Working closely with Sales, Service Delivery, Engineering, Finance and Customer Success, you will ensure projects transition smoothly into managed services and long term support. You will have full responsibility for delivery performance, utilisation, customer satisfaction as well as the financial performance of Professional Services, including revenue recognition and forecasting against targets. Main Duties and Key Responsibilities Professional Services Leadership Own the Professional Services function responsible for delivering implementation, migration and transformation projects. Take full responsibility for delivery quality, timelines and commercial performance across all projects. Work with Sales and Pre-Sales on solution design, project scoping and effort estimation so projects are set up properly from the start. Ensure projects transition successfully into managed services and long term support. Act as the senior escalation point for Professional Services. Produce monthly board reports covering delivery performance, financial performance and resource planning. PMO and Project Governance Establish and lead the Project Management Office, bringing structure, governance and consistency to project delivery. Define and maintain project standards, governance, and reporting across all customer and internal projects. Provide oversight to project managers, ensuring risks, timelines and budgets are properly managed and visible. Ensure projects support wider business objectives and customer outcomes. Forecasting, Resource Planning, and Capacity Own forecasting across Professional Services including revenue, delivery demand and resource requirements. Work with Sales, Finance and Service Delivery to plan for project demand and delivery capacity. Manage utilisation and workload across engineering and project teams. Identify capacity gaps and put plans in place to address them through hiring, training or contractors. Maintain clear visibility of demand versus delivery capacity to keep workloads balanced and delivery on track. Financial and Commercial Management Own the financial performance of Professional Services. Ensure projects are scoped, priced and delivered in a commercially sound way. Monitor project profitability, margins and cost control. Support the development of Professional Services pricing and commercial models. Customer and Stakeholder Management Act as a senior escalation point for key customers and strategic projects. Build strong relationships with customers during major delivery programmes. Provide clear executive-level updates on project progress, risks, and outcomes. Work closely with internal teams including Sales, Engineering, Service Delivery, Finance and Operations. Delivery Improvement and Performance Improve delivery processes so projects are more predictable, efficient and profitable. Introduce tools and reporting that improve visibility across projects, resources and financial performance. Track and report on key delivery metrics including timelines, profitability and customer satisfaction. Run post-project reviews and ensure lessons learned are implemented. Team Leadership Lead and develop the Heads of Project Management and Professional Services Team Leads. Set clear objectives and performance measures across the team. Build a culture of ownership, accountability and high standards. Support development and progression across the Professional Services organisation. Skills and Experience Required Minimum of 5+ years of management experience Significant experience in IT services, managed services, or technology consulting environments Proven experience managing project delivery teams and project managers Strong understanding of project management frameworks and PMO governance Experience delivering complex technology or digital transformation projects Expertise in capacity planning, delivery forecasting and resource management Strong financial and commercial acumen related to project delivery Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Preferred Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent) Experience managing project portfolios in managed services environments Familiarity with IT Service Management frameworks such as ITIL Exposure to DevOps operating models within professional services or managed services environments, including infrastructure automation, continuous delivery practices, and integrated engineering and operations workflows. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Role : Senior Agile Delivery Manager Duration : 12 months Day rate : (Apply online only) per day ( inside IR35) Locations : Newcastle, Leeds or Birmingham On-site : Minimum 60% office attendance (Hybrid) In this role you would join a newly formed software engineering team focused on a defined backlog of 20-30 items around service security, testability, resilience and recoverability . This is very much a hands-on delivery role - not a coordination-only position. What you would be doing Acting as Scrum Master / Delivery Manager for a software engineering team day to day. Leading sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives. Removing blockers, managing scope, flow and prioritisation to maintain strong delivery momentum. Working closely with engineers, a Senior Technical BA and an Architect to ensure the backlog is technically ready, prioritised and executable. Managing risks, dependencies and complex backlogs, using Jira at both team and initiative level. Providing clear, evidence-based reporting and influencing senior technical and non-technical stakeholders. Technical environment (you should be comfortable operating in most of these areas): Cloud platforms such as Azure and/or AWS as part of software product delivery (not migration-only). CI/CD tooling and modern DevOps practices. Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform). Automated testing and quality practices. Secure, resilient digital services. What the client is specifically looking for Recent, hands-on agile delivery with software development teams in active build. Experience acting as a Scrum Master / Delivery Manager embedded with engineers. Practical experience with version control (e.g. Git), CI/CD and cloud-native or platform-based services. Strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to challenge and influence at senior level. High proficiency in Jira , plus familiarity with delivery governance tools (e.g. ServiceNow is a bonus). Experience focused only on cloud migrations, Dynamics CRM or purely integration/database projects will not be sufficient unless there is clear, recent evidence of end-to-end software product delivery. Why it might interest you Opportunity to lead delivery in a modern engineering setup where agile ways of working are taken seriously. Clear, technically focused backlog around security, resilience and reliability - not a vague transformation brief. Influential position engaging directly with senior stakeholders on a visible digital initiative. If you are within a realistic commute of Newcastle, Leeds or Birmingham and this aligns with your recent experience, I would be keen to share more details and understand your availability and expectations.
01/04/2026
Contractor
Role : Senior Agile Delivery Manager Duration : 12 months Day rate : (Apply online only) per day ( inside IR35) Locations : Newcastle, Leeds or Birmingham On-site : Minimum 60% office attendance (Hybrid) In this role you would join a newly formed software engineering team focused on a defined backlog of 20-30 items around service security, testability, resilience and recoverability . This is very much a hands-on delivery role - not a coordination-only position. What you would be doing Acting as Scrum Master / Delivery Manager for a software engineering team day to day. Leading sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives. Removing blockers, managing scope, flow and prioritisation to maintain strong delivery momentum. Working closely with engineers, a Senior Technical BA and an Architect to ensure the backlog is technically ready, prioritised and executable. Managing risks, dependencies and complex backlogs, using Jira at both team and initiative level. Providing clear, evidence-based reporting and influencing senior technical and non-technical stakeholders. Technical environment (you should be comfortable operating in most of these areas): Cloud platforms such as Azure and/or AWS as part of software product delivery (not migration-only). CI/CD tooling and modern DevOps practices. Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform). Automated testing and quality practices. Secure, resilient digital services. What the client is specifically looking for Recent, hands-on agile delivery with software development teams in active build. Experience acting as a Scrum Master / Delivery Manager embedded with engineers. Practical experience with version control (e.g. Git), CI/CD and cloud-native or platform-based services. Strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to challenge and influence at senior level. High proficiency in Jira , plus familiarity with delivery governance tools (e.g. ServiceNow is a bonus). Experience focused only on cloud migrations, Dynamics CRM or purely integration/database projects will not be sufficient unless there is clear, recent evidence of end-to-end software product delivery. Why it might interest you Opportunity to lead delivery in a modern engineering setup where agile ways of working are taken seriously. Clear, technically focused backlog around security, resilience and reliability - not a vague transformation brief. Influential position engaging directly with senior stakeholders on a visible digital initiative. If you are within a realistic commute of Newcastle, Leeds or Birmingham and this aligns with your recent experience, I would be keen to share more details and understand your availability and expectations.
Senior Agile Delivery Manager (Contract) Duration: 12 Months Contract Type: Inside IR35 Day Rate: Up to 600/day via Umbrella + Expenses Location: Leeds, Newcastle or Birmingham (60% Onsite Requirement) Opportunity Overview A large, complex organisation is seeking a Senior Agile Delivery Manager to support the delivery of a newly formed software engineering team. This team will focus on a defined backlog of critical improvements across service security, resilience, testability, and recoverability. This is a hands-on delivery role, not a coordination position. You will operate as an embedded Scrum Master within an active engineering team, working closely with developers, testers, and DevOps engineers to drive high-quality software delivery. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring backlogs are technically ready, prioritised, and executable, working in close partnership with architecture and business analysis functions. Key Responsibilities Agile Delivery (Hands-on) Act as Scrum Master / Delivery Manager within a live software engineering environment Lead core agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives Actively remove blockers and manage delivery flow, scope, and prioritisation Maintain consistent delivery momentum across sustained build activity Software Delivery & Technical Engagement Work closely with engineers across development, testing, and DevOps Operate effectively within modern software delivery lifecycles Engage confidently in technical discussions, trade-offs, and challenges Support delivery across complex areas such as security, resilience, and recoverability Senior Stakeholder Engagement Influence and challenge senior technical and non-technical stakeholders Provide clear, evidence-based reporting on delivery progress Build trust through transparency and consistent performance Planning, Coordination & Governance Collaborate with Product Managers and technical leads to maintain prioritised backlogs Proactively manage risks, issues, and cross-team dependencies Utilise Jira for detailed planning, tracking, and reporting Support governance and change processes where required Essential Skills and Experience Recent, hands-on experience delivering software within agile engineering teams Proven track record operating as a Scrum Master or Delivery Manager in active build environments Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, including: Version control (e.g. Git) CI/CD pipelines Cloud-native or platform-based architectures Experience working directly with developers, testers, and DevOps engineers Ability to manage complex delivery risks, dependencies, and backlogs Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at a senior level High proficiency in Jira for team and programme-level delivery Demonstrable experience aligned to senior capability (e.g. SFIA Level 6 equivalent) CV evidence must clearly outline delivery outcomes, technical context, and problem-solving approach Technical Environment Cloud platforms (e.g. AWS and/or Azure) within active software delivery environments Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform) CI/CD tooling and DevOps practices Automated testing and quality engineering approaches Secure and resilient digital service delivery Desirable Experience Experience working with platform or data engineering teams Exposure to large-scale, regulated or public sector environments Familiarity with service management or change tools (e.g. ServiceNow) Location & Working Pattern Primary locations: Newcastle, Leeds, or Birmingham Minimum 60% on-site presence required Candidates must live within a realistic commuting distance (approximately 90 minutes) for sustained attendance What's on Offer 12-month contract engagement Competitive day rate via umbrella Opportunity to work within a high-impact, delivery-focused engineering environment Exposure to complex, large-scale digital services Application Process For further information or to apply, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.
01/04/2026
Full time
Senior Agile Delivery Manager (Contract) Duration: 12 Months Contract Type: Inside IR35 Day Rate: Up to 600/day via Umbrella + Expenses Location: Leeds, Newcastle or Birmingham (60% Onsite Requirement) Opportunity Overview A large, complex organisation is seeking a Senior Agile Delivery Manager to support the delivery of a newly formed software engineering team. This team will focus on a defined backlog of critical improvements across service security, resilience, testability, and recoverability. This is a hands-on delivery role, not a coordination position. You will operate as an embedded Scrum Master within an active engineering team, working closely with developers, testers, and DevOps engineers to drive high-quality software delivery. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring backlogs are technically ready, prioritised, and executable, working in close partnership with architecture and business analysis functions. Key Responsibilities Agile Delivery (Hands-on) Act as Scrum Master / Delivery Manager within a live software engineering environment Lead core agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives Actively remove blockers and manage delivery flow, scope, and prioritisation Maintain consistent delivery momentum across sustained build activity Software Delivery & Technical Engagement Work closely with engineers across development, testing, and DevOps Operate effectively within modern software delivery lifecycles Engage confidently in technical discussions, trade-offs, and challenges Support delivery across complex areas such as security, resilience, and recoverability Senior Stakeholder Engagement Influence and challenge senior technical and non-technical stakeholders Provide clear, evidence-based reporting on delivery progress Build trust through transparency and consistent performance Planning, Coordination & Governance Collaborate with Product Managers and technical leads to maintain prioritised backlogs Proactively manage risks, issues, and cross-team dependencies Utilise Jira for detailed planning, tracking, and reporting Support governance and change processes where required Essential Skills and Experience Recent, hands-on experience delivering software within agile engineering teams Proven track record operating as a Scrum Master or Delivery Manager in active build environments Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, including: Version control (e.g. Git) CI/CD pipelines Cloud-native or platform-based architectures Experience working directly with developers, testers, and DevOps engineers Ability to manage complex delivery risks, dependencies, and backlogs Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at a senior level High proficiency in Jira for team and programme-level delivery Demonstrable experience aligned to senior capability (e.g. SFIA Level 6 equivalent) CV evidence must clearly outline delivery outcomes, technical context, and problem-solving approach Technical Environment Cloud platforms (e.g. AWS and/or Azure) within active software delivery environments Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform) CI/CD tooling and DevOps practices Automated testing and quality engineering approaches Secure and resilient digital service delivery Desirable Experience Experience working with platform or data engineering teams Exposure to large-scale, regulated or public sector environments Familiarity with service management or change tools (e.g. ServiceNow) Location & Working Pattern Primary locations: Newcastle, Leeds, or Birmingham Minimum 60% on-site presence required Candidates must live within a realistic commuting distance (approximately 90 minutes) for sustained attendance What's on Offer 12-month contract engagement Competitive day rate via umbrella Opportunity to work within a high-impact, delivery-focused engineering environment Exposure to complex, large-scale digital services Application Process For further information or to apply, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Location The ONS operates a flexible hybrid working model across the UK, with colleagues linked to one of our contractual locations working between office and remote throughout the week. The locations for this role are Newport and Titchfield (Fareham). This role requires on-site attendance at this office location 3 days due to the nature of the role. The induction process for the role will be conducted in person. About the job Job summary The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is the UK's largest producer of official statistics, covering a range of key economic, social and demographic topics. These include measuring changes in the value of the UK economy, estimating the size, geographic distribution and characteristics of the population, and providing indicators of price inflation, employment, earnings, crime and migration. Are you innovative with the energy and motivation to lead exciting technical and cultural change? Would you thrive in an open, autonomous environment being an advocate for IT Service Management principles and processes and the benefits it can bring? If so, this could be the role for you. Our Digital Services (DS) Directorate develops and operates much of the technology and services that ONS uses to deliver. Demand for data and statistics are increasing, and DS has a critical role in enabling the business to meet these demands. We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Service Manager to join the Corporate IT & Services Division within the Digital Services (DS) Directorate. This is an exciting opportunity to lead high performing teams and shape the future of core IT services across the organisation. As a Senior IT Service Manager with a broad technical understanding, you will provide strategic direction and strong leadership to ensure the delivery of high quality, secure, reliable, and efficient services. You will be accountable for guiding your teams, setting priorities, and ensuring outputs meet organisational needs and expectations. You will also play a key role in aligning technology and service delivery with the ONS Technical Strategy. You will lead Change, Asset and Software Management as well as Governance and Audit compliance ensuring services are robust, well-governed and meet organisational standards. Your leadership will help drive continuous improvement, service excellence, and innovation that supports future strategic goals. Job description You will be responsible for setting the vision for the services that you own and for delivering the technical roadmap(s) for key teams within the Corporate IT & Services Division. Leading your teams you will be empowered to be creative whilst focusing on delivering a high-quality service to all your stakeholders. You will need to be both innovative and have the passion to lead changes from the front. You will collaborate with your colleagues in the IT Service Management profession, 3rd party suppliers, as well as internal Business and Technical stakeholders, developing and maintaining key relationships with all. Using your experience and expertise of service delivery and managing IT Services, you will be the escalation point for IT related incidents as well as facilitating Major IT Incidents. Leveraging ONS' IT Service Management Toolset, you will ensure incidents, requests and changes adhere to their support processes within service level agreements (SLA). You will effectively manage the balance between business as usual (BAU) activities and demands of Project Delivery. You will be responsible for collating and interpreting management information from various data sources for upward cascade. Responsibilities Collaborate across various Technical Support teams, 3rd party suppliers, Business Stakeholders and Senior Management, ensuring the IT Service Management processes are followed and relevant operational level agreement (OLA), Service level agreements (SLAs) or Key performance Indicators (KPIs) are met. Develop relationships with the Corporate Delivery Teams, playing a proactive role as a key stakeholder, ensuring minimal impact to live services you are responsible for. Present management information on the status and performance of the service to Senior Management and key stakeholders across the Business. Lead continuous improvement activities across all processes. Driving quality and productivity with a focus on automation where appropriate. Play an active role in wider communities of practice, identifying and sharing best practice. Give direction on which tools or methods to use and be experienced in meeting the needs of users across a variety of channels. Person specification Essential Criteria: Strategic Thinking - A strong leader, with a broad technical understanding, capable of leading teams of multiple disciplines. Who can support continuous improvement, and team development/performance. Stakeholder Relationship Management (IT operations) - A proactive individual with the ability to collaborate, communicate and influence across teams and organisational boundaries, including 3rd party suppliers. Business Analysis (IT operations) - Able to identify risks, owning and providing plans for mitigation, considering the impact on the wider organisation. Ownership & Initiative - A driven individual, that takes accountability for issues that occur, through to resolution and is proactive in searching for potential problems and analysing trends. User Focus - A real drive and passion for excellent user experience, employee enablement and continuous improvement.
01/04/2026
Full time
Location The ONS operates a flexible hybrid working model across the UK, with colleagues linked to one of our contractual locations working between office and remote throughout the week. The locations for this role are Newport and Titchfield (Fareham). This role requires on-site attendance at this office location 3 days due to the nature of the role. The induction process for the role will be conducted in person. About the job Job summary The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is the UK's largest producer of official statistics, covering a range of key economic, social and demographic topics. These include measuring changes in the value of the UK economy, estimating the size, geographic distribution and characteristics of the population, and providing indicators of price inflation, employment, earnings, crime and migration. Are you innovative with the energy and motivation to lead exciting technical and cultural change? Would you thrive in an open, autonomous environment being an advocate for IT Service Management principles and processes and the benefits it can bring? If so, this could be the role for you. Our Digital Services (DS) Directorate develops and operates much of the technology and services that ONS uses to deliver. Demand for data and statistics are increasing, and DS has a critical role in enabling the business to meet these demands. We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Service Manager to join the Corporate IT & Services Division within the Digital Services (DS) Directorate. This is an exciting opportunity to lead high performing teams and shape the future of core IT services across the organisation. As a Senior IT Service Manager with a broad technical understanding, you will provide strategic direction and strong leadership to ensure the delivery of high quality, secure, reliable, and efficient services. You will be accountable for guiding your teams, setting priorities, and ensuring outputs meet organisational needs and expectations. You will also play a key role in aligning technology and service delivery with the ONS Technical Strategy. You will lead Change, Asset and Software Management as well as Governance and Audit compliance ensuring services are robust, well-governed and meet organisational standards. Your leadership will help drive continuous improvement, service excellence, and innovation that supports future strategic goals. Job description You will be responsible for setting the vision for the services that you own and for delivering the technical roadmap(s) for key teams within the Corporate IT & Services Division. Leading your teams you will be empowered to be creative whilst focusing on delivering a high-quality service to all your stakeholders. You will need to be both innovative and have the passion to lead changes from the front. You will collaborate with your colleagues in the IT Service Management profession, 3rd party suppliers, as well as internal Business and Technical stakeholders, developing and maintaining key relationships with all. Using your experience and expertise of service delivery and managing IT Services, you will be the escalation point for IT related incidents as well as facilitating Major IT Incidents. Leveraging ONS' IT Service Management Toolset, you will ensure incidents, requests and changes adhere to their support processes within service level agreements (SLA). You will effectively manage the balance between business as usual (BAU) activities and demands of Project Delivery. You will be responsible for collating and interpreting management information from various data sources for upward cascade. Responsibilities Collaborate across various Technical Support teams, 3rd party suppliers, Business Stakeholders and Senior Management, ensuring the IT Service Management processes are followed and relevant operational level agreement (OLA), Service level agreements (SLAs) or Key performance Indicators (KPIs) are met. Develop relationships with the Corporate Delivery Teams, playing a proactive role as a key stakeholder, ensuring minimal impact to live services you are responsible for. Present management information on the status and performance of the service to Senior Management and key stakeholders across the Business. Lead continuous improvement activities across all processes. Driving quality and productivity with a focus on automation where appropriate. Play an active role in wider communities of practice, identifying and sharing best practice. Give direction on which tools or methods to use and be experienced in meeting the needs of users across a variety of channels. Person specification Essential Criteria: Strategic Thinking - A strong leader, with a broad technical understanding, capable of leading teams of multiple disciplines. Who can support continuous improvement, and team development/performance. Stakeholder Relationship Management (IT operations) - A proactive individual with the ability to collaborate, communicate and influence across teams and organisational boundaries, including 3rd party suppliers. Business Analysis (IT operations) - Able to identify risks, owning and providing plans for mitigation, considering the impact on the wider organisation. Ownership & Initiative - A driven individual, that takes accountability for issues that occur, through to resolution and is proactive in searching for potential problems and analysing trends. User Focus - A real drive and passion for excellent user experience, employee enablement and continuous improvement.
Location Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Leicester, London, Normanton (Calder), Warrington For roles based in London, your contractual place of work will be Stratford. While the Stratford site is expected to become operational from November 2025 - March 2026, you will be required to carry out your contractual duties from Vauxhall or another reasonable location on a temporary basis during the interim period. Please note that, as Stratford will be your contractual place of work, any subsequent move from a temporary location will not entitle you to payments for travel time or costs under the Relocation and Excess Travel Policy. About the job Job summary Have you got the skills and experience to set the vision and strategy for service management, within a complex organisation? If so, continue reading to find out more about this fantastic opportunity to join the National Crime Agency (NCA) as it continues its digital and technology transformation. This is a critical, high impact, leadership role within the Digital, Data and Technology Enterprise Services function. At the heart of delivering and managing a complex technology estate with a strong focus on service, delivery and innovation, this leadership role will ensure operational excellence, service readiness, continuous improvement, user centricity, and importantly, alignment with our strategic objectives and vision. You will act as a role model to create a high performing, service driven and customer centric division. You will be accountable for delivering high-quality, customer-focused IT services working with partners and suppliers including service desk operations, corporate IT services, incident and problem management, change control, service performance monitoring, contract management and business relationship management. This role links to the Service owner - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework Job description As Head of IT Service Management - IT Operations, you will be responsible for setting the vision and strategy for service management, ensuring processes are owned and maturing. You will lead a team ensuring adequate resources and capacity and represent the IT service management function at a senior level and act as an escalation point for business stakeholders. You will ensure the provision of the organisational IT is well maintained, up to date, and secure. This is a 24-hour operation, working 7 days a week, 365 days a year. You will work with suppliers to ensure our services are reliable, with high levels of availability, and affordable within our financial budgets. The team manages the movement of new services as they go live to users across the estate. The team also manage the performance of our suppliers in the daily provision of Services. Duties and Responsibilities Leadership - Lead and manage the IT Operations teams, making sure Service Level Agreements (SLA) and Operational Level Agreements (OLA) are in place and compliant, driving service continuity for a technology estate that is complex and includes significant proportion of legacy (technical debt). Delivering Service Excellence - Design, own and oversee incident and problem management, service improvement initiatives, change management processes and performance reporting to enable data driven decisions to achieve service excellence. Lead organisational changes - To become more digitally enabled, embedding agile ways of working alongside the management of legacy Technology and modern products & platforms including new functionality while protecting the integrity of existing service Stakeholder Management - Be responsible for making sure that business relations within the organisation are managed to enable delivery of ICT services, collaborating with stakeholders to align IT services with business needs. Lead, coach, and develop the IT Operations teams - To achieve higher performance, continuous improvement, driving digital adoption that balances legacy and agile approaches with a customer centric mindset and culture. Person specification Leadership - Highly engaging and service driven leader able to build trust and provide clear direction at a senior level within a complex, technology driven organisation. Proven leader of high performing teams, applying industry standards and best practice to continually improve services and deliver organisational value. Effective team leader with the ability to see the bigger picture, make sound decisions, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining high performance. Operational and Service Excellence - Strong understanding of IT services, products, tools, methods, procedures and software used in the delivery and management of modern IT environments. Demonstrated ability to improve performance, drive service delivery excellence and lead turnaround activity in challenging or fast moving environments. Skilled service manager with a strong customer and end user focus, able to simplify processes and deliver efficiencies, particularly in complex or legacy IT environments. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication - Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, able to work credibly with technology experts, senior leaders, customers and end users. Strong communicator with the ability to influence, gain buy in and adapt messaging for diverse audiences in high pressure or complex contexts. Agile and Multi Disciplinary Team Working - Experienced in agile ways of working, enabling multi disciplinary teams to work flexibly and meet delivery standards. Proven ability to coordinate diverse skill sets and bring teams together to achieve effective delivery under tight or shifting timelines. Qualifications ITIL 4 Foundation qualification
01/04/2026
Full time
Location Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Leicester, London, Normanton (Calder), Warrington For roles based in London, your contractual place of work will be Stratford. While the Stratford site is expected to become operational from November 2025 - March 2026, you will be required to carry out your contractual duties from Vauxhall or another reasonable location on a temporary basis during the interim period. Please note that, as Stratford will be your contractual place of work, any subsequent move from a temporary location will not entitle you to payments for travel time or costs under the Relocation and Excess Travel Policy. About the job Job summary Have you got the skills and experience to set the vision and strategy for service management, within a complex organisation? If so, continue reading to find out more about this fantastic opportunity to join the National Crime Agency (NCA) as it continues its digital and technology transformation. This is a critical, high impact, leadership role within the Digital, Data and Technology Enterprise Services function. At the heart of delivering and managing a complex technology estate with a strong focus on service, delivery and innovation, this leadership role will ensure operational excellence, service readiness, continuous improvement, user centricity, and importantly, alignment with our strategic objectives and vision. You will act as a role model to create a high performing, service driven and customer centric division. You will be accountable for delivering high-quality, customer-focused IT services working with partners and suppliers including service desk operations, corporate IT services, incident and problem management, change control, service performance monitoring, contract management and business relationship management. This role links to the Service owner - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework Job description As Head of IT Service Management - IT Operations, you will be responsible for setting the vision and strategy for service management, ensuring processes are owned and maturing. You will lead a team ensuring adequate resources and capacity and represent the IT service management function at a senior level and act as an escalation point for business stakeholders. You will ensure the provision of the organisational IT is well maintained, up to date, and secure. This is a 24-hour operation, working 7 days a week, 365 days a year. You will work with suppliers to ensure our services are reliable, with high levels of availability, and affordable within our financial budgets. The team manages the movement of new services as they go live to users across the estate. The team also manage the performance of our suppliers in the daily provision of Services. Duties and Responsibilities Leadership - Lead and manage the IT Operations teams, making sure Service Level Agreements (SLA) and Operational Level Agreements (OLA) are in place and compliant, driving service continuity for a technology estate that is complex and includes significant proportion of legacy (technical debt). Delivering Service Excellence - Design, own and oversee incident and problem management, service improvement initiatives, change management processes and performance reporting to enable data driven decisions to achieve service excellence. Lead organisational changes - To become more digitally enabled, embedding agile ways of working alongside the management of legacy Technology and modern products & platforms including new functionality while protecting the integrity of existing service Stakeholder Management - Be responsible for making sure that business relations within the organisation are managed to enable delivery of ICT services, collaborating with stakeholders to align IT services with business needs. Lead, coach, and develop the IT Operations teams - To achieve higher performance, continuous improvement, driving digital adoption that balances legacy and agile approaches with a customer centric mindset and culture. Person specification Leadership - Highly engaging and service driven leader able to build trust and provide clear direction at a senior level within a complex, technology driven organisation. Proven leader of high performing teams, applying industry standards and best practice to continually improve services and deliver organisational value. Effective team leader with the ability to see the bigger picture, make sound decisions, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining high performance. Operational and Service Excellence - Strong understanding of IT services, products, tools, methods, procedures and software used in the delivery and management of modern IT environments. Demonstrated ability to improve performance, drive service delivery excellence and lead turnaround activity in challenging or fast moving environments. Skilled service manager with a strong customer and end user focus, able to simplify processes and deliver efficiencies, particularly in complex or legacy IT environments. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication - Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, able to work credibly with technology experts, senior leaders, customers and end users. Strong communicator with the ability to influence, gain buy in and adapt messaging for diverse audiences in high pressure or complex contexts. Agile and Multi Disciplinary Team Working - Experienced in agile ways of working, enabling multi disciplinary teams to work flexibly and meet delivery standards. Proven ability to coordinate diverse skill sets and bring teams together to achieve effective delivery under tight or shifting timelines. Qualifications ITIL 4 Foundation qualification
Location This role may be located in one of the following locations; Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle. Please find further information on the Corporate hub locations here. Please note that for candidates requesting to work in Newcastle, the role will initially be based at Benton Park View. It will then move to 1 Pilgrim Place in Newcastle city centre by the end of 2027. About the job Job summary Please note this role requires you to pass Security Check clearance. For further information, please see 'Selection process details'. Are you ready to shape the future of digital public services? Do you want to use your expertise to improve the experience of more than twenty two million people? If so, come and join the team as a Senior Infrastructure Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity to join DWP Hybrid Cloud Services as a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, helping to deliver innovative digital solutions that make a real difference to the lives of our users. We are leading the adoption of Public Cloud services in line with Government Digital Service guidance and DWP strategic hosting principles. The Hybrid Cloud Services team designs, builds and runs all hosting infrastructure across both Public Cloud and on premises environments. We work closely with product and service owners to support their transition to Cloud based services. Our strategy is to deliver a Digital by Default approach by providing an end to end multi cloud hosting service for our Product Development Units. This means offering a securely connected hosting environment that reduces the reliance on traditional hosting models and legacy contracts. To achieve this, we are focusing on standardisation, simplification and automation. We are also developing the processes, training and tools needed to accelerate delivery and ensure our teams have everything required to succeed. Job description As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer for Hybrid Cloud Services, you will be capable of role modelling Infrastructure solutions which adhere to best practice, with a focus on operational stability, resilience, and availability. This position will collaborate with Architects, Site Reliability Engineers, Delivery Managers, and Product Managers, who all support the implementation and operation of Cloud hosted products and services. We ensure that we're aligned to the Department's Technical Reference Architecture (TRA) and Security and Compliance Standards in all stages of development and delivery. This is an exciting time to be part of what is effectively an enterprise-scale tech company in the heart of government. Role & Responsibilities Support the design and implementation of Public Cloud infrastructure services/solutions to meet strategic plans and roadmaps. Responsible for operational management of Public Cloud hosted technologies, products, and services, with a focus on security, availability, resilience, and performance. Provide specialist service or solution technical support and assistance to junior staff and users and undertake line management responsibilities. Development and implementation of service improvement plans to address identified issues for Public Cloud hosted technologies, products, and services. Responsibility for management and resolution of Incidents for Public Cloud hosted technologies, products, and services. Person specification When completing your employment history and personal statement, ensure you clearly demonstrate your significant experience in relation to the essential criteria outlined below. Lead Criterion - Managing and deploying applications to managed Kubernetes platforms such as EKS and AKS. Cloud compute, storage, and configuration, ensuring solutions are repeatable, scalable, resilient, and highly available. Use and administration of source code management systems such as GitLab, including writing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines. Writing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), using Terraform, and writing Config-as-Code (CaC) using Ansible. CloudFormation desirable. Identifying and automating toil where appropriate, to improve efficiency, increase reliability and reduce repetitive manual tasks. Working within Service and Delivery management frameworks (ITIL - Incident, Problem, Change, and Agile methodologies). Influential with strong communication and leadership skills. If you would like to learn more about the role, please contact .
01/04/2026
Full time
Location This role may be located in one of the following locations; Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle. Please find further information on the Corporate hub locations here. Please note that for candidates requesting to work in Newcastle, the role will initially be based at Benton Park View. It will then move to 1 Pilgrim Place in Newcastle city centre by the end of 2027. About the job Job summary Please note this role requires you to pass Security Check clearance. For further information, please see 'Selection process details'. Are you ready to shape the future of digital public services? Do you want to use your expertise to improve the experience of more than twenty two million people? If so, come and join the team as a Senior Infrastructure Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity to join DWP Hybrid Cloud Services as a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, helping to deliver innovative digital solutions that make a real difference to the lives of our users. We are leading the adoption of Public Cloud services in line with Government Digital Service guidance and DWP strategic hosting principles. The Hybrid Cloud Services team designs, builds and runs all hosting infrastructure across both Public Cloud and on premises environments. We work closely with product and service owners to support their transition to Cloud based services. Our strategy is to deliver a Digital by Default approach by providing an end to end multi cloud hosting service for our Product Development Units. This means offering a securely connected hosting environment that reduces the reliance on traditional hosting models and legacy contracts. To achieve this, we are focusing on standardisation, simplification and automation. We are also developing the processes, training and tools needed to accelerate delivery and ensure our teams have everything required to succeed. Job description As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer for Hybrid Cloud Services, you will be capable of role modelling Infrastructure solutions which adhere to best practice, with a focus on operational stability, resilience, and availability. This position will collaborate with Architects, Site Reliability Engineers, Delivery Managers, and Product Managers, who all support the implementation and operation of Cloud hosted products and services. We ensure that we're aligned to the Department's Technical Reference Architecture (TRA) and Security and Compliance Standards in all stages of development and delivery. This is an exciting time to be part of what is effectively an enterprise-scale tech company in the heart of government. Role & Responsibilities Support the design and implementation of Public Cloud infrastructure services/solutions to meet strategic plans and roadmaps. Responsible for operational management of Public Cloud hosted technologies, products, and services, with a focus on security, availability, resilience, and performance. Provide specialist service or solution technical support and assistance to junior staff and users and undertake line management responsibilities. Development and implementation of service improvement plans to address identified issues for Public Cloud hosted technologies, products, and services. Responsibility for management and resolution of Incidents for Public Cloud hosted technologies, products, and services. Person specification When completing your employment history and personal statement, ensure you clearly demonstrate your significant experience in relation to the essential criteria outlined below. Lead Criterion - Managing and deploying applications to managed Kubernetes platforms such as EKS and AKS. Cloud compute, storage, and configuration, ensuring solutions are repeatable, scalable, resilient, and highly available. Use and administration of source code management systems such as GitLab, including writing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines. Writing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), using Terraform, and writing Config-as-Code (CaC) using Ansible. CloudFormation desirable. Identifying and automating toil where appropriate, to improve efficiency, increase reliability and reduce repetitive manual tasks. Working within Service and Delivery management frameworks (ITIL - Incident, Problem, Change, and Agile methodologies). Influential with strong communication and leadership skills. If you would like to learn more about the role, please contact .
Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Are you an innovative Endpoint Security Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to enhance global security operations? Join our client's dynamic team, where your expertise will help shape the future of endpoint security! Role: Endpoint Security Engineer Duration: 12 Months (extension Options) Location: Chester (Hybrid 3 days in Office) Rate: £ 550 per day (umbrella) Why Join Us? At our organization, we believe in fostering a collaborative environment where creativity and security go hand in hand. You'll work alongside dedicated professionals who are passionate about protecting digital assets while supporting cloud migration initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Drive Cloud Migration: Contribute to a major cloud migration program, ensuring seamless transitions and robust security measures. Engineer Security Solutions: Design, implement, and support cutting-edge endpoint security solutions using Trellix, BeyondTrust, and CrowdStrike. Deploy Solutions: Utilize ITSM systems like Remedy and ServiceNow for effective enterprise security deployments. Documentation & Workflows: Produce high-quality technical documentation, workflows, and support materials to guide best practices. Collaborate & Optimize: Partner with security vendor consultants and Technical Account Managers to maximize product performance. Align Compliance Standards: Work closely with compliance, audit, and information security teams to maintain organizational standards. Research & Consultancy: Conduct thorough research and provide informed consultancy on the latest security solutions and trends. Manage Configurations: Define and maintain security baseline configurations, ensuring the highest standards are met. Rapid Response: Address operational issues promptly and efficiently, adapting to a fast-paced global environment. Required Technical Skills & Certifications: Proven experience in endpoint security, with a strong background in both engineering and support roles. Expertise in Application Control, particularly with BeyondTrust solutions. Proficient in scripting with PowerShell and Python-essential skills for this role! Familiarity with Trellix ePO, BeyondTrust EPM Cloud, and policy management in Azure and AWS. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to tackle complex security challenges. Exposure to data analytics tools like Splunk and Power BI. Essential Skills: Excellent workflow management, communication, and interpersonal abilities. Experience with EPM Cloud Migration (this role focuses on EPM, not IAM ). Ability to create clear and effective documentation, including diagrams and technical architecture. Knowledge of governance, risk management, and administrative oversight of workstreams. Quick learner with a knack for sharing knowledge and applying research-driven solutions. Proven ability to thrive under pressure and respond swiftly to emerging challenges. Experience collaborating with architecture and engineering teams on Windows platform design. Desired Skills: Understanding of cloud technologies, especially Azure and AWS. Security certifications, preferably CISSP. Experience supporting macOS/iOS environments would be a plus! What's Next? If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact in the world of endpoint security, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join our dedicated team and help shape the future of security! Apply Now! Let's secure the digital future together! Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer.
01/04/2026
Contractor
Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Are you an innovative Endpoint Security Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to enhance global security operations? Join our client's dynamic team, where your expertise will help shape the future of endpoint security! Role: Endpoint Security Engineer Duration: 12 Months (extension Options) Location: Chester (Hybrid 3 days in Office) Rate: £ 550 per day (umbrella) Why Join Us? At our organization, we believe in fostering a collaborative environment where creativity and security go hand in hand. You'll work alongside dedicated professionals who are passionate about protecting digital assets while supporting cloud migration initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Drive Cloud Migration: Contribute to a major cloud migration program, ensuring seamless transitions and robust security measures. Engineer Security Solutions: Design, implement, and support cutting-edge endpoint security solutions using Trellix, BeyondTrust, and CrowdStrike. Deploy Solutions: Utilize ITSM systems like Remedy and ServiceNow for effective enterprise security deployments. Documentation & Workflows: Produce high-quality technical documentation, workflows, and support materials to guide best practices. Collaborate & Optimize: Partner with security vendor consultants and Technical Account Managers to maximize product performance. Align Compliance Standards: Work closely with compliance, audit, and information security teams to maintain organizational standards. Research & Consultancy: Conduct thorough research and provide informed consultancy on the latest security solutions and trends. Manage Configurations: Define and maintain security baseline configurations, ensuring the highest standards are met. Rapid Response: Address operational issues promptly and efficiently, adapting to a fast-paced global environment. Required Technical Skills & Certifications: Proven experience in endpoint security, with a strong background in both engineering and support roles. Expertise in Application Control, particularly with BeyondTrust solutions. Proficient in scripting with PowerShell and Python-essential skills for this role! Familiarity with Trellix ePO, BeyondTrust EPM Cloud, and policy management in Azure and AWS. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to tackle complex security challenges. Exposure to data analytics tools like Splunk and Power BI. Essential Skills: Excellent workflow management, communication, and interpersonal abilities. Experience with EPM Cloud Migration (this role focuses on EPM, not IAM ). Ability to create clear and effective documentation, including diagrams and technical architecture. Knowledge of governance, risk management, and administrative oversight of workstreams. Quick learner with a knack for sharing knowledge and applying research-driven solutions. Proven ability to thrive under pressure and respond swiftly to emerging challenges. Experience collaborating with architecture and engineering teams on Windows platform design. Desired Skills: Understanding of cloud technologies, especially Azure and AWS. Security certifications, preferably CISSP. Experience supporting macOS/iOS environments would be a plus! What's Next? If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact in the world of endpoint security, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join our dedicated team and help shape the future of security! Apply Now! Let's secure the digital future together! Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer.
Network Manager West London Full Time Permanent We're working with one of London's most respected independent schools to appoint a Network Manager to a key senior IT role. This is a high-profile opportunity for a Network Manager to join a prestigious, high-performing environment where technology is taken seriously, infrastructure is business-critical, and standards are exceptionally high. You'll be stepping into a visible role with real ownership, supporting a complex estate while helping shape the future direction of IT across the organisation. For an experienced Network Manager or senior infrastructure professional, this is a standout opportunity to take on a broad, business-critical remit with genuine autonomy and impact. The role Reporting to the Director of Digital Strategy and IT, the Network Manager will take ownership of the organisation's technical infrastructure, acting as the senior technical escalation point and leading on network performance, infrastructure improvement, cloud services, security, and project delivery. What you'll be doing Own and manage the network and infrastructure estate Act as the senior escalation point for complex 3rd and 4th line issues Lead on wired and wireless networking, switching, routing and firewall configuration Support and develop both on-prem and cloud infrastructure Manage Active Directory, Azure AD and core identity services Oversee Microsoft 365, including Exchange, SharePoint, Teams and Intune Deliver infrastructure and IT projects from design through to implementation Work closely with internal stakeholders to scope and prioritise technical initiatives Manage third-party suppliers and external technical partners Take responsibility for cyber security controls, backups, disaster recovery and business continuity Ensure technical services support wider GDPR, data protection and safeguarding requirements Maintain clear documentation, processes and technical standards across the environment What they're looking for Significant experience in a senior infrastructure, network or systems role Strong networking knowledge across VLANs, switching, routing, firewalls and Wi-Fi Strong experience with Active Directory and Azure AD Strong Microsoft 365 and wider cloud services experience Experience with Microsoft Intune and device management A proven background in resolving complex technical issues Experience delivering technical projects successfully A confident communicator who can work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Someone organised, credible and comfortable taking ownership Particularly relevant experience HPE / Aruba networking Managing or mentoring technical engineers Working with external suppliers and contractors Backup, DR and cyber security solutions Previous experience in education or a school environment Why this role stands out Join an exceptionally reputable organisation Step into a senior, visible and trusted Network Manager role Take ownership of a broad and business-critical technical estate Combine hands-on technical leadership with project delivery and strategic input Work in a well-run environment where investment in technology is valued Package Full-time permanent role Monday to Thursday: 8:00am to 5:00pm Friday: 8:00am to 4:30pm Additional hours as reasonably required 28 days annual leave Bank holidays plus Christmas closure Salary dependent on experience and qualifications
01/04/2026
Full time
Network Manager West London Full Time Permanent We're working with one of London's most respected independent schools to appoint a Network Manager to a key senior IT role. This is a high-profile opportunity for a Network Manager to join a prestigious, high-performing environment where technology is taken seriously, infrastructure is business-critical, and standards are exceptionally high. You'll be stepping into a visible role with real ownership, supporting a complex estate while helping shape the future direction of IT across the organisation. For an experienced Network Manager or senior infrastructure professional, this is a standout opportunity to take on a broad, business-critical remit with genuine autonomy and impact. The role Reporting to the Director of Digital Strategy and IT, the Network Manager will take ownership of the organisation's technical infrastructure, acting as the senior technical escalation point and leading on network performance, infrastructure improvement, cloud services, security, and project delivery. What you'll be doing Own and manage the network and infrastructure estate Act as the senior escalation point for complex 3rd and 4th line issues Lead on wired and wireless networking, switching, routing and firewall configuration Support and develop both on-prem and cloud infrastructure Manage Active Directory, Azure AD and core identity services Oversee Microsoft 365, including Exchange, SharePoint, Teams and Intune Deliver infrastructure and IT projects from design through to implementation Work closely with internal stakeholders to scope and prioritise technical initiatives Manage third-party suppliers and external technical partners Take responsibility for cyber security controls, backups, disaster recovery and business continuity Ensure technical services support wider GDPR, data protection and safeguarding requirements Maintain clear documentation, processes and technical standards across the environment What they're looking for Significant experience in a senior infrastructure, network or systems role Strong networking knowledge across VLANs, switching, routing, firewalls and Wi-Fi Strong experience with Active Directory and Azure AD Strong Microsoft 365 and wider cloud services experience Experience with Microsoft Intune and device management A proven background in resolving complex technical issues Experience delivering technical projects successfully A confident communicator who can work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Someone organised, credible and comfortable taking ownership Particularly relevant experience HPE / Aruba networking Managing or mentoring technical engineers Working with external suppliers and contractors Backup, DR and cyber security solutions Previous experience in education or a school environment Why this role stands out Join an exceptionally reputable organisation Step into a senior, visible and trusted Network Manager role Take ownership of a broad and business-critical technical estate Combine hands-on technical leadership with project delivery and strategic input Work in a well-run environment where investment in technology is valued Package Full-time permanent role Monday to Thursday: 8:00am to 5:00pm Friday: 8:00am to 4:30pm Additional hours as reasonably required 28 days annual leave Bank holidays plus Christmas closure Salary dependent on experience and qualifications
A growing technology organisation delivering immersive training and simulation solutions to defence and government customers is seeking a Systems Engineer to join its engineering team. This role will focus on the technical leadership of complex systems across the full engineering lifecycle, ensuring projects meet technical, schedule and cost objectives while aligning with defence acquisition best practice. The position offers the opportunity to work with emerging technologies in immersive environments and digital training solutions, supporting innovative programmes within the defence sector. The Role Reporting to the Head of Engineering, the Systems Engineer will provide technical leadership across project delivery, supporting the development, integration and validation of complex systems. You will play a key role in technical governance, ensuring appropriate evidence is generated for engineering review gates and that project requirements are traceable throughout the lifecycle. You will also work closely with project managers, engineering teams and subcontractors to ensure successful delivery against programme objectives. Key Responsibilities Systems Engineering Leadership Lead the design, development and implementation of complex systems throughout the engineering lifecycle. Apply systems engineering best practices aligned with defence acquisition frameworks. Coordinate and lead technical reviews and governance activities. Engineering Lifecycle Activities Support systems engineering across lifecycle phases including: Concept and assessment Requirements definition and management System architecture and design Integration, verification and validation In-service support and disposal Technical Delivery Maintain traceability between requirements, design, implementation and verification evidence. Work closely with project managers and cross-functional teams to ensure delivery objectives are met. Lead feasibility studies and technical investigations. Produce and present technical reports and documentation. Stakeholder & Supplier Management Provide technical guidance to subcontractors and external partners. Review technical deliverables and supplier documentation. Engineering Governance & Documentation Develop and maintain key engineering artefacts including: Requirements documentation System architectures and design documentation Test and acceptance plans Product conformance documentation Bills of materials You will also contribute to the development and improvement of internal engineering processes. Essential Skills & Experience Experience delivering complex engineered systems across the full systems engineering lifecycle. Proven experience in requirements specification, system design and delivery. Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and lifecycle methodologies. Ability to interpret operational and customer requirements. Experience developing system architectures using modelling tools (e.g. MATLAB, Sparx Enterprise Architect). Experience supporting customer acceptance activities. Strong technical documentation and reporting capability. Familiarity with UK defence frameworks, governance and engineering standards. Desirable Experience Experience with SysML or model-based systems engineering approaches. Exposure to MATLAB, Simulink or similar modelling tools. Understanding of integration, verification and validation activities. Familiarity with agile engineering environments. Experience working in defence programmes or regulated environments. Knowledge of synthetic training systems or naval defence platforms. Package & Benefits Salary: 57,000 - 63,000 (dependent on experience) Hybrid working 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Option to purchase additional leave Private medical and dental cover Pension scheme Cycle to Work scheme Electric Vehicle scheme Flexible working arrangements Career development and progression opportunities Employee well-being initiatives Paid volunteering leave The organisation promotes a collaborative and inclusive working environment and actively supports Armed Forces personnel and reservists. Security Requirements Due to the nature of the work, candidates must: Be eligible to obtain UK Security Check (SC) clearance Be willing to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) if required Have the right to work in the UK Apply For further information or to apply, please submit your CV.
31/03/2026
Full time
A growing technology organisation delivering immersive training and simulation solutions to defence and government customers is seeking a Systems Engineer to join its engineering team. This role will focus on the technical leadership of complex systems across the full engineering lifecycle, ensuring projects meet technical, schedule and cost objectives while aligning with defence acquisition best practice. The position offers the opportunity to work with emerging technologies in immersive environments and digital training solutions, supporting innovative programmes within the defence sector. The Role Reporting to the Head of Engineering, the Systems Engineer will provide technical leadership across project delivery, supporting the development, integration and validation of complex systems. You will play a key role in technical governance, ensuring appropriate evidence is generated for engineering review gates and that project requirements are traceable throughout the lifecycle. You will also work closely with project managers, engineering teams and subcontractors to ensure successful delivery against programme objectives. Key Responsibilities Systems Engineering Leadership Lead the design, development and implementation of complex systems throughout the engineering lifecycle. Apply systems engineering best practices aligned with defence acquisition frameworks. Coordinate and lead technical reviews and governance activities. Engineering Lifecycle Activities Support systems engineering across lifecycle phases including: Concept and assessment Requirements definition and management System architecture and design Integration, verification and validation In-service support and disposal Technical Delivery Maintain traceability between requirements, design, implementation and verification evidence. Work closely with project managers and cross-functional teams to ensure delivery objectives are met. Lead feasibility studies and technical investigations. Produce and present technical reports and documentation. Stakeholder & Supplier Management Provide technical guidance to subcontractors and external partners. Review technical deliverables and supplier documentation. Engineering Governance & Documentation Develop and maintain key engineering artefacts including: Requirements documentation System architectures and design documentation Test and acceptance plans Product conformance documentation Bills of materials You will also contribute to the development and improvement of internal engineering processes. Essential Skills & Experience Experience delivering complex engineered systems across the full systems engineering lifecycle. Proven experience in requirements specification, system design and delivery. Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and lifecycle methodologies. Ability to interpret operational and customer requirements. Experience developing system architectures using modelling tools (e.g. MATLAB, Sparx Enterprise Architect). Experience supporting customer acceptance activities. Strong technical documentation and reporting capability. Familiarity with UK defence frameworks, governance and engineering standards. Desirable Experience Experience with SysML or model-based systems engineering approaches. Exposure to MATLAB, Simulink or similar modelling tools. Understanding of integration, verification and validation activities. Familiarity with agile engineering environments. Experience working in defence programmes or regulated environments. Knowledge of synthetic training systems or naval defence platforms. Package & Benefits Salary: 57,000 - 63,000 (dependent on experience) Hybrid working 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Option to purchase additional leave Private medical and dental cover Pension scheme Cycle to Work scheme Electric Vehicle scheme Flexible working arrangements Career development and progression opportunities Employee well-being initiatives Paid volunteering leave The organisation promotes a collaborative and inclusive working environment and actively supports Armed Forces personnel and reservists. Security Requirements Due to the nature of the work, candidates must: Be eligible to obtain UK Security Check (SC) clearance Be willing to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) if required Have the right to work in the UK Apply For further information or to apply, please submit your CV.
Digital Operations Manager Reference: 56477 Umbrella Rate: £29.57/hr, increasing to £38.38/hr after 12 weeks (inside IR35) Step into an exciting opportunity to shape the future of digital operations with a role that promises professional growth, dynamic projects, and a collaborative work environment. As a Digital Operations Manager, you will be at the forefront of delivering innovative solutions and strategies, contributing to a company that values excellence and creativity in all aspects of its operations. This position offers a chance to work on impactful projects within a leading organisation, where your expertise will truly make a difference. What You Will Do: • Manage and administer digital operations to support European teams in delivering strategies and content across websites. • Oversee project management tasks, ensuring timely delivery and coordination of objectives. • Develop and control budgets, maintaining financial accuracy and efficiency. • Collaborate on pan-European digital strategies to align with business goals. • Utilise Microsoft Office tools to create impactful presentations and reports. • Drive operational excellence by understanding digital structures and processes. What You Will Bring: • Proven experience in project management and budget control. • Familiarity with digital operations and website management. • Strong understanding of operational structures within digital environments. • Competency in Microsoft Office tools and effective presentation skills. • Education at college level or higher, with a degree preferred. As a Digital Operations Manager, your role will play a pivotal part in enhancing the company s digital presence and operational efficiency. You will work within a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and collaboration, contributing to strategies that drive success across Europe. This role is confirmed inside IR35, ensuring compliance and stability for your engagement. Location: This role is based in Dunton, providing an accessible and vibrant location for your professional journey. Hybrid working (4 days per week on site). Interested? Don t miss out on this incredible opportunity to advance your career. Apply today to become a Digital Operations Manager and make a lasting impact in a dynamic industry! Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
31/03/2026
Contractor
Digital Operations Manager Reference: 56477 Umbrella Rate: £29.57/hr, increasing to £38.38/hr after 12 weeks (inside IR35) Step into an exciting opportunity to shape the future of digital operations with a role that promises professional growth, dynamic projects, and a collaborative work environment. As a Digital Operations Manager, you will be at the forefront of delivering innovative solutions and strategies, contributing to a company that values excellence and creativity in all aspects of its operations. This position offers a chance to work on impactful projects within a leading organisation, where your expertise will truly make a difference. What You Will Do: • Manage and administer digital operations to support European teams in delivering strategies and content across websites. • Oversee project management tasks, ensuring timely delivery and coordination of objectives. • Develop and control budgets, maintaining financial accuracy and efficiency. • Collaborate on pan-European digital strategies to align with business goals. • Utilise Microsoft Office tools to create impactful presentations and reports. • Drive operational excellence by understanding digital structures and processes. What You Will Bring: • Proven experience in project management and budget control. • Familiarity with digital operations and website management. • Strong understanding of operational structures within digital environments. • Competency in Microsoft Office tools and effective presentation skills. • Education at college level or higher, with a degree preferred. As a Digital Operations Manager, your role will play a pivotal part in enhancing the company s digital presence and operational efficiency. You will work within a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and collaboration, contributing to strategies that drive success across Europe. This role is confirmed inside IR35, ensuring compliance and stability for your engagement. Location: This role is based in Dunton, providing an accessible and vibrant location for your professional journey. Hybrid working (4 days per week on site). Interested? Don t miss out on this incredible opportunity to advance your career. Apply today to become a Digital Operations Manager and make a lasting impact in a dynamic industry! Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
Telent Technology Services Limited
City, Birmingham
Cisco Principal Network Design Engineer - Quinton (Birmingham) - Hybrid Telent Technology Services Limited is a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, operation, and maintenance of the UK's critical digital infrastructure, drawing on decades of experience in mission critical communications and technology. With a strong focus on key customer areas including transport, emergency services, network providers and the public sector, our expertise, accreditations, and knowledge make us a trusted partner for organisations at the forefront of the digital revolution. Key Responsibilities: This role is required to provide complex support to the Corporate Network project for Cisco ISE, ASA and Umbrella, as well as Network Design and architect responsibilities. - Act as a single point of contact (Customer Technical Advocate) for the customer and internal stakeholders for Corporate LAN Network, with skills within Cisco ISE, ASA and Umbrella. - Work as part of a dedicated engineering team providing technical Solutions, Design Architecture and support across modern networks. - Responding to problems escalated via the NRTS/Highways Technology Service desk/NOC and progressing the issue until closure to the customer's satisfaction, liaising with the NRTS NOC, field O&M/ customers during the life of the open problem, endeavouring to meet customer contractual SLA's/KPIs. - Updating and documenting Service Requests on a Remedy system - Participation in a 24-hour call out rota for outside of normal working hours support. - Maintaining up to date product and technology knowledge - Escalation of product defects to the appropriate Business Division or third parties. - Attendance at customer meetings - Build relationships, customer trust, manage difficult situations, and negotiate conflict resolution. - Advocate for the customer during system outages/impairments and priority setting towards Telent for open issues. - Maintain customer satisfaction by assisting providing services that are fully compliant with the KPI. - Deliver support; synchronize and communicate between Technical Support team, NOC, and customer. Ensure proper customer follow-up and escalation. - Facilitate identification of control mechanisms and critical action/recovery paths for system components - Assist on providing Proactive Maintenance by monitoring and anticipating network performance with the result of avoiding issues/outages in the customer network. - Assist on providing conduct network performance analysis to assess the impact of a problem and to solve customer service-related issues. - Manage preparation and execution of service migration MOPs, network upgrades and retrofits, and ensure related communication towards the engineering team. - Timely notification anomalies with respect to products and their operational configurations, to avoid known issues in NRTS and National Highways Corporate Network which may have potential operation impact. Analyze if a technical document (procedure, notification) is applicable to the NOC, field O&M and propose Action Plan Key Objectives: - Deliver to agreed service standards - including monitoring and tracking of SLA's/KPIs - Support Corp Network project for Cisco ISE, ASA and Umbrella - Provide Network Design and architect responsibilities. - Provide the required Management Information & regular management updates. - Qualitative Input into the appropriate database/s to track and manage standard and bespoke processes. - Designing and implementing new SD-WAN solutions - Monitoring network performance - Producing network support documentation - Create workarounds, solutions, and mitigations for identified issues. - Identified issues requiring more detailed and in-depth analysis and escalate to product manufacture. - Implement Approved Configuration Changes. - Obtaining appropriate documentation in connection with the customer's request, as per the defined processes. - Dealing with, monitoring of, or escalation of issues in an appropriate and timely manner, ensuring recording of all relevant details for dissemination into the business. - Attendance at Customer, supplier and Team meetings as required. - Undertake 'Special Projects' or Task / Process ownership, at Managers request, to facilitate self-development. - Analyse the event information for trends and patterns that indicate performance degradation, early indicators of failures, reoccurring events and raise these to Problem Management Team - Supports the Problem Resolution Manager with trend analysis related to proactive Problem Management. - Attend Tier1 & 2 National Highways Corporate sites as and when required necessary. - Take part in the on-call rota to provide out of hours remote support for National Highways NRTS and Corporate LAN Network. Must be able to demonstrate sound technical understanding in several of the following disciplines: - Cisco ISE, ASA, Meraki and Umbrella - these must have skills. - Skills in Cisco switches and routers and Meraki devices - Proficiency in maintenance and firmware upgrades - Knowledge of Infrastructure Security, network management tools, MPLS, SD-WAN, VPN, and routing protocols - Have knowledge of and experience with the data, network and transport layers of communication or networking systems, IPV4/6, TCP, and other emerging protocols. We are guided by our values and behaviours: - Be Inclusive - Take Responsibility - Collaborate - Be Customer-focussed. What we offer A career at Telent can span sectors, roles, technologies, and customers giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver. We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone be themselves and to thrive at work. The additional benefits with this role: - 26 days annual leave, plus public holidays, plus the option to buy up to 10 days or sell six days each year. - Company pension scheme - A range of family friendly policies - Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal - Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme.
31/03/2026
Full time
Cisco Principal Network Design Engineer - Quinton (Birmingham) - Hybrid Telent Technology Services Limited is a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, operation, and maintenance of the UK's critical digital infrastructure, drawing on decades of experience in mission critical communications and technology. With a strong focus on key customer areas including transport, emergency services, network providers and the public sector, our expertise, accreditations, and knowledge make us a trusted partner for organisations at the forefront of the digital revolution. Key Responsibilities: This role is required to provide complex support to the Corporate Network project for Cisco ISE, ASA and Umbrella, as well as Network Design and architect responsibilities. - Act as a single point of contact (Customer Technical Advocate) for the customer and internal stakeholders for Corporate LAN Network, with skills within Cisco ISE, ASA and Umbrella. - Work as part of a dedicated engineering team providing technical Solutions, Design Architecture and support across modern networks. - Responding to problems escalated via the NRTS/Highways Technology Service desk/NOC and progressing the issue until closure to the customer's satisfaction, liaising with the NRTS NOC, field O&M/ customers during the life of the open problem, endeavouring to meet customer contractual SLA's/KPIs. - Updating and documenting Service Requests on a Remedy system - Participation in a 24-hour call out rota for outside of normal working hours support. - Maintaining up to date product and technology knowledge - Escalation of product defects to the appropriate Business Division or third parties. - Attendance at customer meetings - Build relationships, customer trust, manage difficult situations, and negotiate conflict resolution. - Advocate for the customer during system outages/impairments and priority setting towards Telent for open issues. - Maintain customer satisfaction by assisting providing services that are fully compliant with the KPI. - Deliver support; synchronize and communicate between Technical Support team, NOC, and customer. Ensure proper customer follow-up and escalation. - Facilitate identification of control mechanisms and critical action/recovery paths for system components - Assist on providing Proactive Maintenance by monitoring and anticipating network performance with the result of avoiding issues/outages in the customer network. - Assist on providing conduct network performance analysis to assess the impact of a problem and to solve customer service-related issues. - Manage preparation and execution of service migration MOPs, network upgrades and retrofits, and ensure related communication towards the engineering team. - Timely notification anomalies with respect to products and their operational configurations, to avoid known issues in NRTS and National Highways Corporate Network which may have potential operation impact. Analyze if a technical document (procedure, notification) is applicable to the NOC, field O&M and propose Action Plan Key Objectives: - Deliver to agreed service standards - including monitoring and tracking of SLA's/KPIs - Support Corp Network project for Cisco ISE, ASA and Umbrella - Provide Network Design and architect responsibilities. - Provide the required Management Information & regular management updates. - Qualitative Input into the appropriate database/s to track and manage standard and bespoke processes. - Designing and implementing new SD-WAN solutions - Monitoring network performance - Producing network support documentation - Create workarounds, solutions, and mitigations for identified issues. - Identified issues requiring more detailed and in-depth analysis and escalate to product manufacture. - Implement Approved Configuration Changes. - Obtaining appropriate documentation in connection with the customer's request, as per the defined processes. - Dealing with, monitoring of, or escalation of issues in an appropriate and timely manner, ensuring recording of all relevant details for dissemination into the business. - Attendance at Customer, supplier and Team meetings as required. - Undertake 'Special Projects' or Task / Process ownership, at Managers request, to facilitate self-development. - Analyse the event information for trends and patterns that indicate performance degradation, early indicators of failures, reoccurring events and raise these to Problem Management Team - Supports the Problem Resolution Manager with trend analysis related to proactive Problem Management. - Attend Tier1 & 2 National Highways Corporate sites as and when required necessary. - Take part in the on-call rota to provide out of hours remote support for National Highways NRTS and Corporate LAN Network. Must be able to demonstrate sound technical understanding in several of the following disciplines: - Cisco ISE, ASA, Meraki and Umbrella - these must have skills. - Skills in Cisco switches and routers and Meraki devices - Proficiency in maintenance and firmware upgrades - Knowledge of Infrastructure Security, network management tools, MPLS, SD-WAN, VPN, and routing protocols - Have knowledge of and experience with the data, network and transport layers of communication or networking systems, IPV4/6, TCP, and other emerging protocols. We are guided by our values and behaviours: - Be Inclusive - Take Responsibility - Collaborate - Be Customer-focussed. What we offer A career at Telent can span sectors, roles, technologies, and customers giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver. We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone be themselves and to thrive at work. The additional benefits with this role: - 26 days annual leave, plus public holidays, plus the option to buy up to 10 days or sell six days each year. - Company pension scheme - A range of family friendly policies - Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal - Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme.
GxP Project Manager Contract (12 months) Inside-IR35 c 550 per day (via Umbrella) Hybrid-Working (plus Uxbridge, West London) The Opportunity: You will joining a global biopharmaceutical specialist to help prepare and manage the reliable delivery of IT systems in readiness for commercial launches, on time and to budget and meeting agreed quality criteria. The key systems enabling these launches are their Salesforce based health-tech solutions. There is a need to liaise and manage teams across multiple geographically dispersed locations - with key stakeholders based in the USA, central London and other key stakeholders working remotely or in the regions. Skills and Experience: Proven track-record of delivering multiple complex, global, cross-functional projects and programs that provide the technology to enable the launch of new digital therapy and treatment services. Must have commercial experience delivering into and for life sciences/pharmaceutical/biotechnology sectors. Platforms in scope include: Salesforce, Oracle EBS, AWS and Sitecore Proven experience working with dispersed and global teams across multiple locations. Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders across multiple functions and geographies in a fast-paced, agile-working environment. Significant experience focusing on commercial country and product launches and being accountable. Experience in the delivery of GxP projects and systems as several platforms will require GxP related changes and will be subject to Computer System Validation (CSV) Experience managing the UAT process across product launches. PMP or PRINCE2 (Practitioner) or equivalent project management qualification preferred. Role and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be required to lead delivery across multiple concurrent project work-streams, all at different phases in their lifecycle and must be comfortable with ambiguity and have strong ability to bring order and discipline to projects that engage many cross-functional stakeholders and delivery partners. You will become a key point of contact across multiple IT project work-streams to ensure that dependencies are tracked, and risks escalated in a timely manner to the correct stakeholders, as you will report at a program level on the status of IT project work-streams, covering project change requests the interdependencies and the risks. Independently managing a diverse group of stakeholders across dispersed geographies and time-zones to develop and maintain requisite project management documentation to a high, running project performance management and governance ceremonies including steering, status reviews and stand-ups. You will also develop resource plans and ensure appropriate resources are assigned to project teams, developing and managing project budgets, including the delivery of accurate financial forecasting and reporting. Applications: Please contact Edward Laing here at ISR to learn more about our client and how they are leading the way in developing and executing on their strategy to bring life-saving therapies to patients through innovation and transformational technology
31/03/2026
Contractor
GxP Project Manager Contract (12 months) Inside-IR35 c 550 per day (via Umbrella) Hybrid-Working (plus Uxbridge, West London) The Opportunity: You will joining a global biopharmaceutical specialist to help prepare and manage the reliable delivery of IT systems in readiness for commercial launches, on time and to budget and meeting agreed quality criteria. The key systems enabling these launches are their Salesforce based health-tech solutions. There is a need to liaise and manage teams across multiple geographically dispersed locations - with key stakeholders based in the USA, central London and other key stakeholders working remotely or in the regions. Skills and Experience: Proven track-record of delivering multiple complex, global, cross-functional projects and programs that provide the technology to enable the launch of new digital therapy and treatment services. Must have commercial experience delivering into and for life sciences/pharmaceutical/biotechnology sectors. Platforms in scope include: Salesforce, Oracle EBS, AWS and Sitecore Proven experience working with dispersed and global teams across multiple locations. Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders across multiple functions and geographies in a fast-paced, agile-working environment. Significant experience focusing on commercial country and product launches and being accountable. Experience in the delivery of GxP projects and systems as several platforms will require GxP related changes and will be subject to Computer System Validation (CSV) Experience managing the UAT process across product launches. PMP or PRINCE2 (Practitioner) or equivalent project management qualification preferred. Role and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be required to lead delivery across multiple concurrent project work-streams, all at different phases in their lifecycle and must be comfortable with ambiguity and have strong ability to bring order and discipline to projects that engage many cross-functional stakeholders and delivery partners. You will become a key point of contact across multiple IT project work-streams to ensure that dependencies are tracked, and risks escalated in a timely manner to the correct stakeholders, as you will report at a program level on the status of IT project work-streams, covering project change requests the interdependencies and the risks. Independently managing a diverse group of stakeholders across dispersed geographies and time-zones to develop and maintain requisite project management documentation to a high, running project performance management and governance ceremonies including steering, status reviews and stand-ups. You will also develop resource plans and ensure appropriate resources are assigned to project teams, developing and managing project budgets, including the delivery of accurate financial forecasting and reporting. Applications: Please contact Edward Laing here at ISR to learn more about our client and how they are leading the way in developing and executing on their strategy to bring life-saving therapies to patients through innovation and transformational technology
Job Opportunity: ServiceNow Business Analyst - Modern Workplace Location: Leeds or Edinburgh Contract: 12 months Rate: 600 per day (umbrella) Why This Role Matters: Join our client's Service Transformation Lab (STL) and play a key role in revolutionizing the Modern Workplace Platform! Your efforts will simplify colleague technology experiences, enhance Service Catalogue journeys, improve the Employee Centre, and modernize workflows. STL operates through SAFe-aligned feature teams, driving investment-funded enhancements, business-as-usual improvements, and strategic ServiceNow transformations. What You'll Do: Shape Clear and Actionable Requirements: - Lead requirement discovery sessions with Product Owners, Customer Journey Managers, Tech Leads, Architects, Support Teams, and operational SMEs. - Translate colleague and business needs into structured epics, features, and stories for SAFe teams, ensuring clarity of expected outcomes, dependencies, data needs, and acceptance conditions. - Align work across Catalogue, ITSM, and Employee Centre journeys with STL's transformation themes like guided self-service and catalogue simplification. Drive Design & Decision Clarity: - Facilitate workshops, mapping sessions, and impact assessments using STL journey artefacts and the broader Modern Workplace Journey Atlas. - Collaborate with Service Design partners to ensure that colleague experience, simplicity, and accessibility are at the forefront of every change. Operate as Part of SAFe Feature Teams: - Work closely with Product Owners to maintain a healthy backlog and support PI planning. - Assist in estimation, sequencing, and readiness of work across ServiceNow releases and SAFe increments. - Create traceability between business needs, stories, test expectations, and operational value. Ensure Operational Readiness & Service Quality: - Engage with Service Operations, support teams, and knowledge owners to ensure smooth transitions into live service. - Contribute to knowledge updates, communications, and enhancements for colleague-facing journeys. - Support labs with metrics definition and benefit tracking across key STL journeys. Champion Continuous Improvement: - Identify inefficiencies within processes, catalogue items, knowledge articles, and employee-facing journeys. - Help squads simplify, automate, and optimize ServiceNow workflows and colleague interactions. What You'll Bring: Essential: Proven experience as a Business Analyst in a digital, service, or technology environment. Experience with ServiceNow and developer experience. Strong skills in requirements elicitation, process mapping, business process improvement, and structured story writing. Ability to work within Agile/SAFe delivery structures while juggling multiple work streams. Confident communicator with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders across Modern Workplace disciplines. A user-centered mindset grounded in data, clarity, and delivering measurable colleague and operational value. Desirable: Exposure to enterprise platforms involved in Modern Workplace journeys (e.g., Devices, Knowledge Management, M365 integrated journeys). Knowledge of journey mapping tools and techniques or collaboration with Service Design teams. Why Join Us? This is your chance to be a part of a dynamic team that is dedicated to enhancing the workplace experience. If you're passionate about technology, enjoy solving problems, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you! Apply now and help shape the future of our client's Modern Workplace! Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
31/03/2026
Contractor
Job Opportunity: ServiceNow Business Analyst - Modern Workplace Location: Leeds or Edinburgh Contract: 12 months Rate: 600 per day (umbrella) Why This Role Matters: Join our client's Service Transformation Lab (STL) and play a key role in revolutionizing the Modern Workplace Platform! Your efforts will simplify colleague technology experiences, enhance Service Catalogue journeys, improve the Employee Centre, and modernize workflows. STL operates through SAFe-aligned feature teams, driving investment-funded enhancements, business-as-usual improvements, and strategic ServiceNow transformations. What You'll Do: Shape Clear and Actionable Requirements: - Lead requirement discovery sessions with Product Owners, Customer Journey Managers, Tech Leads, Architects, Support Teams, and operational SMEs. - Translate colleague and business needs into structured epics, features, and stories for SAFe teams, ensuring clarity of expected outcomes, dependencies, data needs, and acceptance conditions. - Align work across Catalogue, ITSM, and Employee Centre journeys with STL's transformation themes like guided self-service and catalogue simplification. Drive Design & Decision Clarity: - Facilitate workshops, mapping sessions, and impact assessments using STL journey artefacts and the broader Modern Workplace Journey Atlas. - Collaborate with Service Design partners to ensure that colleague experience, simplicity, and accessibility are at the forefront of every change. Operate as Part of SAFe Feature Teams: - Work closely with Product Owners to maintain a healthy backlog and support PI planning. - Assist in estimation, sequencing, and readiness of work across ServiceNow releases and SAFe increments. - Create traceability between business needs, stories, test expectations, and operational value. Ensure Operational Readiness & Service Quality: - Engage with Service Operations, support teams, and knowledge owners to ensure smooth transitions into live service. - Contribute to knowledge updates, communications, and enhancements for colleague-facing journeys. - Support labs with metrics definition and benefit tracking across key STL journeys. Champion Continuous Improvement: - Identify inefficiencies within processes, catalogue items, knowledge articles, and employee-facing journeys. - Help squads simplify, automate, and optimize ServiceNow workflows and colleague interactions. What You'll Bring: Essential: Proven experience as a Business Analyst in a digital, service, or technology environment. Experience with ServiceNow and developer experience. Strong skills in requirements elicitation, process mapping, business process improvement, and structured story writing. Ability to work within Agile/SAFe delivery structures while juggling multiple work streams. Confident communicator with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders across Modern Workplace disciplines. A user-centered mindset grounded in data, clarity, and delivering measurable colleague and operational value. Desirable: Exposure to enterprise platforms involved in Modern Workplace journeys (e.g., Devices, Knowledge Management, M365 integrated journeys). Knowledge of journey mapping tools and techniques or collaboration with Service Design teams. Why Join Us? This is your chance to be a part of a dynamic team that is dedicated to enhancing the workplace experience. If you're passionate about technology, enjoy solving problems, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you! Apply now and help shape the future of our client's Modern Workplace! Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Bolton This is a fantastic opportunity within the Digital Services and Solutions Procurement team to deliver Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) to the Digital Excellence team in the UK. The opportunity is to embed yourself within the Digital Services and Solutions Procurement team, a Domain of c. 30 people across the UK, France and Italy, covering key spend areas such as software (SaaS, Engineering & Manufacturing, Enterprise), Hardware, Services, Networks and Cyber. Salary: Circa £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: This team forms part of a wider international Indirect Procurement team of c. 80 people. The UK Supplier n Relationship Manager in Digital Services and Solutions Procurement will be a trusted member of the management team and will be entrusted to focus on SRM delivery across this critical Domain, enabling and developing key supplier/stakeholder relationships and contracts. Our supply partners range from critical locally based service providers to international European or US software providers. The UK Supplier Relationship Manager will work closely with the Group Supplier Relationship Manager and manage the over-arching strategy for SRM with key target vendor and contract relationships, setting ownership, and developing key relationships in the UK. The successful candidate will communicate across wider Indirect Procurement to co-operate internationally, and help up-skill and empower our teams. What we're looking for from you: Senior procurement experience / SRM professional, MCIPS qualified or studying for MCIPS, with extensive experience of dealing with senior internal and external collaborators to board level. Able to lead and influence SRM strategies in differing contexts and services, preferably IT. Knowledge required of contracts and contract law, able to develop and draft SRM schedules, SLAs and critical metrics or performance schedules. Able to apply and carry out contract terms. Able to handle and develop contracts over the contract lifecycle ready for renewal or competition. Excellent written and communicating skills - able to lead independently and make recommendations on strategy. Excellent soft skills and emotional intelligence. A great teammate - ready to champion and mentor our teams, ensuring suppliers and stakeholders are positively engaged, seeking positive outcomes. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
31/03/2026
Full time
Bolton This is a fantastic opportunity within the Digital Services and Solutions Procurement team to deliver Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) to the Digital Excellence team in the UK. The opportunity is to embed yourself within the Digital Services and Solutions Procurement team, a Domain of c. 30 people across the UK, France and Italy, covering key spend areas such as software (SaaS, Engineering & Manufacturing, Enterprise), Hardware, Services, Networks and Cyber. Salary: Circa £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: This team forms part of a wider international Indirect Procurement team of c. 80 people. The UK Supplier n Relationship Manager in Digital Services and Solutions Procurement will be a trusted member of the management team and will be entrusted to focus on SRM delivery across this critical Domain, enabling and developing key supplier/stakeholder relationships and contracts. Our supply partners range from critical locally based service providers to international European or US software providers. The UK Supplier Relationship Manager will work closely with the Group Supplier Relationship Manager and manage the over-arching strategy for SRM with key target vendor and contract relationships, setting ownership, and developing key relationships in the UK. The successful candidate will communicate across wider Indirect Procurement to co-operate internationally, and help up-skill and empower our teams. What we're looking for from you: Senior procurement experience / SRM professional, MCIPS qualified or studying for MCIPS, with extensive experience of dealing with senior internal and external collaborators to board level. Able to lead and influence SRM strategies in differing contexts and services, preferably IT. Knowledge required of contracts and contract law, able to develop and draft SRM schedules, SLAs and critical metrics or performance schedules. Able to apply and carry out contract terms. Able to handle and develop contracts over the contract lifecycle ready for renewal or competition. Excellent written and communicating skills - able to lead independently and make recommendations on strategy. Excellent soft skills and emotional intelligence. A great teammate - ready to champion and mentor our teams, ensuring suppliers and stakeholders are positively engaged, seeking positive outcomes. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Product Manager (Digital Platform) Contract: 12 months Rate: 750 per day (Inside IR35) Location: UK (Remote, depending on phase, occasional days in London, Leeds or Manchester-based) This is a large-scale digital transformation programme focused on modernising how users interact with complex service ecosystems within Public Health (NHS) via a major delivery partner. The programme involves: Building scalable, user-centric digital platforms Creating seamless end-to-end user journeys Integrating multiple systems into a unified experience Establishing consistent standards across services and providers As a Product Manager, you will lead the delivery of critical digital services that enhance user experience, improve operational efficiency, and enable scalable platform growth. You'll sit at the intersection of: Product strategy, Delivery execution, Stakeholder alignment (business, technical, operational) Key Responsibilities Own and drive product roadmaps aligned to business objectives Translate complex requirements into scalable digital solutions Work closely with engineering, architecture, and delivery teams Define and prioritise product backlogs in Agile environments Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure usability and adoption Lead discovery, alpha, beta, and live phases Ensure interoperability across systems and third-party integrations Track product performance, outcomes, and adoption metrics Required Experience Proven Product Manager experience on large-scale digital programmes Experience delivering complex platform or integration products Strong understanding of Agile / Scrum / SAFe delivery models Experience working in multi-stakeholder environments Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences Desirable Experience working in highly regulated or complex industries like critical national infrastructure (NHS) Exposure to API-driven platforms or ecosystem products Background in user-centric or customer-facing digital products Experience working with large consultancies or enterprise environments Why This Role? Opportunity to work on a high-impact digital transformation programme Exposure to complex platform and integration challenges Collaborative, cross-functional delivery environment Long-term contract with strong extension potential Apply now.
31/03/2026
Contractor
Product Manager (Digital Platform) Contract: 12 months Rate: 750 per day (Inside IR35) Location: UK (Remote, depending on phase, occasional days in London, Leeds or Manchester-based) This is a large-scale digital transformation programme focused on modernising how users interact with complex service ecosystems within Public Health (NHS) via a major delivery partner. The programme involves: Building scalable, user-centric digital platforms Creating seamless end-to-end user journeys Integrating multiple systems into a unified experience Establishing consistent standards across services and providers As a Product Manager, you will lead the delivery of critical digital services that enhance user experience, improve operational efficiency, and enable scalable platform growth. You'll sit at the intersection of: Product strategy, Delivery execution, Stakeholder alignment (business, technical, operational) Key Responsibilities Own and drive product roadmaps aligned to business objectives Translate complex requirements into scalable digital solutions Work closely with engineering, architecture, and delivery teams Define and prioritise product backlogs in Agile environments Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure usability and adoption Lead discovery, alpha, beta, and live phases Ensure interoperability across systems and third-party integrations Track product performance, outcomes, and adoption metrics Required Experience Proven Product Manager experience on large-scale digital programmes Experience delivering complex platform or integration products Strong understanding of Agile / Scrum / SAFe delivery models Experience working in multi-stakeholder environments Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences Desirable Experience working in highly regulated or complex industries like critical national infrastructure (NHS) Exposure to API-driven platforms or ecosystem products Background in user-centric or customer-facing digital products Experience working with large consultancies or enterprise environments Why This Role? Opportunity to work on a high-impact digital transformation programme Exposure to complex platform and integration challenges Collaborative, cross-functional delivery environment Long-term contract with strong extension potential Apply now.
