IT Operations Manager Location: Hybrid - West Midlands (minimum 3 days on-site) Salary: £60,000 benefits Overview We're working with a growing, technology-led organisation in the West Midlands looking to hire an IT Operations Manager to support and develop their IT function. This is a predominantly hands-on role with a strong focus on technical delivery across a Microsoft environment, alongside some team leadership responsibilities. You'll play a key role in ensuring the performance, security, and reliability of IT systems while contributing to ongoing improvements and projects. Key Responsibilities Support and develop the IT Operations function, providing guidance to junior team members Take ownership of day-to-day IT infrastructure operations within a Microsoft-focused environment Manage Change and Incident Management processes to minimise disruption Own the patching process across servers, endpoints, cloud, and network environments Oversee Service Desk operations and ensure strong end-user support Work closely with third-party vendors and technology partners Drive continuous improvement across IT processes and service delivery Support compliance and security-related initiatives Contribute to infrastructure and cloud-related projects Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in an IT Operations or Infrastructure-focused role Strong hands-on technical expertise across Microsoft technologies, including: Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) Hyper-V Microsoft Purview Intune Azure Networking Experience supporting Service Desk / IT support functions Knowledge of Change and Incident Management processes Strong communication skills and ability to work across technical and non-technical teams Ability to take ownership and work independently Eligibility for SC clearance Desirable Experience Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-305) Familiarity with frameworks such as ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials , or ITIL Experience with Microsoft 365 / Azure environments and migrations Personal Attributes Proactive and detail-oriented Strong problem-solving skills Collaborative team player Interest in mentoring and supporting others Package & Benefits Salary: £60,000 Pension scheme Private healthcare Flexible benefits (including cycle to work / EV schemes) Ongoing training and development Hybrid working (minimum 3 days on-site)
27/06/2026
Full time
IT Operations Manager Location: Hybrid - West Midlands (minimum 3 days on-site) Salary: £60,000 benefits Overview We're working with a growing, technology-led organisation in the West Midlands looking to hire an IT Operations Manager to support and develop their IT function. This is a predominantly hands-on role with a strong focus on technical delivery across a Microsoft environment, alongside some team leadership responsibilities. You'll play a key role in ensuring the performance, security, and reliability of IT systems while contributing to ongoing improvements and projects. Key Responsibilities Support and develop the IT Operations function, providing guidance to junior team members Take ownership of day-to-day IT infrastructure operations within a Microsoft-focused environment Manage Change and Incident Management processes to minimise disruption Own the patching process across servers, endpoints, cloud, and network environments Oversee Service Desk operations and ensure strong end-user support Work closely with third-party vendors and technology partners Drive continuous improvement across IT processes and service delivery Support compliance and security-related initiatives Contribute to infrastructure and cloud-related projects Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in an IT Operations or Infrastructure-focused role Strong hands-on technical expertise across Microsoft technologies, including: Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) Hyper-V Microsoft Purview Intune Azure Networking Experience supporting Service Desk / IT support functions Knowledge of Change and Incident Management processes Strong communication skills and ability to work across technical and non-technical teams Ability to take ownership and work independently Eligibility for SC clearance Desirable Experience Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-305) Familiarity with frameworks such as ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials , or ITIL Experience with Microsoft 365 / Azure environments and migrations Personal Attributes Proactive and detail-oriented Strong problem-solving skills Collaborative team player Interest in mentoring and supporting others Package & Benefits Salary: £60,000 Pension scheme Private healthcare Flexible benefits (including cycle to work / EV schemes) Ongoing training and development Hybrid working (minimum 3 days on-site)
A fantastic opportunity to join us as we create a standalone Payments Acquiring business embracing fintech culture from our new offices alongside our Brookfield partners. Barclays' payments acceptance business (BPL) provides critical infrastructure to the UK economy, processing billions of pounds of payments annually for both small businesses and corporate clients. This is an exciting time to join a unique project well suited to candidates who thrive in a fast paced, flat organisation. Our platform & infrastructure team provide the hardened, high velocity foundations that allow our product teams to ship code to production that moves billions of pounds with total confidence. As a Junior Software Engineer on our Platform team, you are a builder and multiplier for how our engineering organisation ships software. Our execution is high impact and, in this role, where you'll be part of wide ranging deliverables, being hands on with product and delivery colleagues. Essential skills Evidence of working with engineering teams on complex, scalable systems. You've seen things break at scale, and worked with your Engineering leads to resolve issues in a sustainable way. Working knowledge of Cloud, Kubernetes, and the broader CNCF ecosystem. Competent in at least two languages (e.g., Rust, Go, Kotlin) and a "right tool for the job" philosophy. Experience of collaborating with various stakeholders such as Product Managers. Highly valued skills Confident to partner with technical and non technical stakeholders throughout the journey and explaining complex technical concepts in an easy to understand manner. Demonstrating a product thinking mindset - we treat the platform as a product, with fellow engineers as our customers. The successful candidate will be based in London. Our offices are located at 1 Churchill Place and 7 Westferry Circus (new BPL office). We support a hybrid working pattern with 3 days per week office based presence expected.
26/06/2026
Full time
A fantastic opportunity to join us as we create a standalone Payments Acquiring business embracing fintech culture from our new offices alongside our Brookfield partners. Barclays' payments acceptance business (BPL) provides critical infrastructure to the UK economy, processing billions of pounds of payments annually for both small businesses and corporate clients. This is an exciting time to join a unique project well suited to candidates who thrive in a fast paced, flat organisation. Our platform & infrastructure team provide the hardened, high velocity foundations that allow our product teams to ship code to production that moves billions of pounds with total confidence. As a Junior Software Engineer on our Platform team, you are a builder and multiplier for how our engineering organisation ships software. Our execution is high impact and, in this role, where you'll be part of wide ranging deliverables, being hands on with product and delivery colleagues. Essential skills Evidence of working with engineering teams on complex, scalable systems. You've seen things break at scale, and worked with your Engineering leads to resolve issues in a sustainable way. Working knowledge of Cloud, Kubernetes, and the broader CNCF ecosystem. Competent in at least two languages (e.g., Rust, Go, Kotlin) and a "right tool for the job" philosophy. Experience of collaborating with various stakeholders such as Product Managers. Highly valued skills Confident to partner with technical and non technical stakeholders throughout the journey and explaining complex technical concepts in an easy to understand manner. Demonstrating a product thinking mindset - we treat the platform as a product, with fellow engineers as our customers. The successful candidate will be based in London. Our offices are located at 1 Churchill Place and 7 Westferry Circus (new BPL office). We support a hybrid working pattern with 3 days per week office based presence expected.
About the Role We have a new opportunity for an experienced and dynamic Data Programme Manager to join our Data team. The role is offered on either a permanent or fixed term contract basis with regular office presence required in Bournemouth. You will play a pivotal leadership role shaping and delivering LV='s Data transformation agenda, steering our strategic roadmap and driving complex, cross functional Data change that underpins our wider business strategy. Key Responsibilities Shape and prioritise the Data transformation roadmap, collaborating with senior leaders to define and sequence strategic Data workstreams. Ensure Data related funding is accurately captured, estimated and secured through SI governance, partnering closely with Programme and Project Managers across the portfolio. Lead the delivery of complex Data programmes-cloud migrations, platform change, SCV development, lifecycle/retention initiatives and GDPR driven change-ensuring delivery within agreed cost, time and quality parameters. Provide strong governance across programmes, including risk, dependency and financial management, and report to senior forums. Lead and develop a team of specialist change professionals, including Technical BAs, BAs, Scrum Masters and Project Managers, and own the Technical BA capability and standards. Matrix manage Technology, Architecture and Platform teams and maintain strong working relationships with third party partners. Champion Agile and Scaled Agile ways of working within Data Engineering teams, supporting Program Increments and continuous delivery practices in line with the CIO framework. Drive improvements in Data delivery processes, project management best practice and adoption of consistent change methods across the Data Office. Support the Head of Data with resource optimisation and the ongoing development of LV='s Data change capability. About You Significant experience delivering change within Data functions in medium large organisations, with a track record across cloud migrations, data platform re engineering, SCV delivery, data lifecycle and GDPR driven programmes. Proven ability to manage complex Data portfolios involving senior stakeholders, multiple suppliers and on/offshore delivery models. Strong programme and project management expertise, able to surface technical dependencies, assess infrastructure and application impacts, and design effective governance for complex change. Skilled in Agile, Scaled Agile, waterfall and hybrid delivery, with the ability to tailor approach and shape high quality roadmaps. Strong communication, facilitation, influencing and negotiation skills, with credibility at Executive leadership level. Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and driving cultural change, including Agile and DevOps adoption. Excellent commercial awareness, problem solving ability and organisational skills. Proficient with AZDO, Jira, MS Office and project management tools. Relevant PM/Agile/Scrum/Scaled Agile qualifications (or equivalent experience). Rewards and Benefits This role is a Band C in the LV= Structure. At LV= Savings and Retirement, you'll go above and beyond to do the right thing for our customers. We'll reward your hard work with an attractive, competitive salary and benefits package, which includes: 30 days' holiday, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days. Competitive pension scheme - LV= Life and Pensions will double match the amount you pay, up to 14% (subject to National Minimum Wage requirements). An annual bonus scheme based on personal performance. Single cover private medical insurance (with the option for you to upgrade to family cover). Flexible benefits, including a cycle to work scheme, personal accident insurance, critical illness cover and dental insurance. Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family. A group life assurance policy with 4 your basic pay to go to your dependents (you'll have the option to increase to 8 cover). Group Income Protection (if you become a member of the Pension scheme and reach 5 years of service). Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for support when you need it. A virtual GP service. Shared parental leave. Please note all salary sacrifice benefits are subject to National Minimum Wage requirements i.e. you are unable to select any benefits that would reduce your base pay below the minimum wage threshold. Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship for your application to be considered. Equality and Diversity We're proud of our inclusive culture at LV= and, as an equal opportunity employer, we continually work to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process.
26/06/2026
Full time
About the Role We have a new opportunity for an experienced and dynamic Data Programme Manager to join our Data team. The role is offered on either a permanent or fixed term contract basis with regular office presence required in Bournemouth. You will play a pivotal leadership role shaping and delivering LV='s Data transformation agenda, steering our strategic roadmap and driving complex, cross functional Data change that underpins our wider business strategy. Key Responsibilities Shape and prioritise the Data transformation roadmap, collaborating with senior leaders to define and sequence strategic Data workstreams. Ensure Data related funding is accurately captured, estimated and secured through SI governance, partnering closely with Programme and Project Managers across the portfolio. Lead the delivery of complex Data programmes-cloud migrations, platform change, SCV development, lifecycle/retention initiatives and GDPR driven change-ensuring delivery within agreed cost, time and quality parameters. Provide strong governance across programmes, including risk, dependency and financial management, and report to senior forums. Lead and develop a team of specialist change professionals, including Technical BAs, BAs, Scrum Masters and Project Managers, and own the Technical BA capability and standards. Matrix manage Technology, Architecture and Platform teams and maintain strong working relationships with third party partners. Champion Agile and Scaled Agile ways of working within Data Engineering teams, supporting Program Increments and continuous delivery practices in line with the CIO framework. Drive improvements in Data delivery processes, project management best practice and adoption of consistent change methods across the Data Office. Support the Head of Data with resource optimisation and the ongoing development of LV='s Data change capability. About You Significant experience delivering change within Data functions in medium large organisations, with a track record across cloud migrations, data platform re engineering, SCV delivery, data lifecycle and GDPR driven programmes. Proven ability to manage complex Data portfolios involving senior stakeholders, multiple suppliers and on/offshore delivery models. Strong programme and project management expertise, able to surface technical dependencies, assess infrastructure and application impacts, and design effective governance for complex change. Skilled in Agile, Scaled Agile, waterfall and hybrid delivery, with the ability to tailor approach and shape high quality roadmaps. Strong communication, facilitation, influencing and negotiation skills, with credibility at Executive leadership level. Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and driving cultural change, including Agile and DevOps adoption. Excellent commercial awareness, problem solving ability and organisational skills. Proficient with AZDO, Jira, MS Office and project management tools. Relevant PM/Agile/Scrum/Scaled Agile qualifications (or equivalent experience). Rewards and Benefits This role is a Band C in the LV= Structure. At LV= Savings and Retirement, you'll go above and beyond to do the right thing for our customers. We'll reward your hard work with an attractive, competitive salary and benefits package, which includes: 30 days' holiday, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days. Competitive pension scheme - LV= Life and Pensions will double match the amount you pay, up to 14% (subject to National Minimum Wage requirements). An annual bonus scheme based on personal performance. Single cover private medical insurance (with the option for you to upgrade to family cover). Flexible benefits, including a cycle to work scheme, personal accident insurance, critical illness cover and dental insurance. Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family. A group life assurance policy with 4 your basic pay to go to your dependents (you'll have the option to increase to 8 cover). Group Income Protection (if you become a member of the Pension scheme and reach 5 years of service). Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for support when you need it. A virtual GP service. Shared parental leave. Please note all salary sacrifice benefits are subject to National Minimum Wage requirements i.e. you are unable to select any benefits that would reduce your base pay below the minimum wage threshold. Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship for your application to be considered. Equality and Diversity We're proud of our inclusive culture at LV= and, as an equal opportunity employer, we continually work to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process.
About The Role We have a new opportunity for an experienced and dynamic Data Programme Manage r to join our Data team. As a leading UK life and pensions mutual insurer with a proud history dating back to 1843, we exist to help people live financially confident lives - protecting their income while they work and maximising it when they stop. Today, over one million members and customers trust us to look after their futures, families and finances. Joining us means becoming part of a team that puts our members, customers and advisers at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive. We are proud to have built a workplace where our colleagues feel welcomed, respected, supported and valued - reflected in our recognition as one of the Financial Times UK's Best Employers in 2025 and 2026. We celebrate individuality and believe our differences make us stronger, so bring your true self and help shape the future of LV=. You will play a pivotal leadership role shaping and delivering LV='s Data transformation agenda, steering our strategic roadmap and driving complex, cross functional Data change that underpins our wider business strategy. The role is offered on either a permanent or fixed-term contract basis with regular office presence required in Bournemouth. Key Responsibilities •Shape and prioritise the Data transformation roadmap, collaborating with senior leaders to define and sequence strategic Data workstreams. •Ensure Data-related funding is accurately captured, estimated and secured through SI governance, partnering closely with Programme and Project Managers across the portfolio. •Lead the delivery of complex Data programmes-cloud migrations, platform change, SCV development, lifecycle/retention initiatives and GDPR driven change-ensuring delivery within agreed cost, time and quality parameters. •Provide strong governance across programmes, including risk, dependency and financial management, and report to senior forums. •Lead and develop a team of specialist change professionals, including Technical BAs, BAs, Scrum Masters and Project Managers, and own the Technical BA capability and standards. •Matrix manage Technology, Architecture and Platform teams and maintain strong working relationships with third party partners. •Champion Agile and Scaled Agile ways of working within Data Engineering teams, supporting Program Increments and continuous delivery practices in line with the CIO framework. •Drive improvements in Data delivery processes, project management best practice and adoption of consistent change methods across the Data Office. •Support the Head of Data with resource optimisation and the ongoing development of LV='s Data change capability. About You •Significant experience delivering change within Data functions in medium-large organisations, with a track record across cloud migrations, data platform re engineering, SCV delivery, data lifecycle and GDPR-driven programmes •Proven ability to manage complex Data portfolios involving senior stakeholders, multiple suppliers and on/offshore delivery models •Strong programme and project management expertise, able to surface technical dependencies, assess infrastructure and application impacts, and design effective governance for complex change •Skilled in Agile, Scaled Agile, waterfall and hybrid delivery, with the ability to tailor approach and shape high quality roadmaps •Strong communication, facilitation, influencing and negotiation skills, with credibility at Executive leadership level •Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and driving cultural change, including Agile and DevOps adoption •Excellent commercial awareness, problem solving ability and organisational skills •Proficient with AZDO, Jira, MS Office and project management tools •Relevant PM/Agile/Scrum/Scaled Agile qualifications (or equivalent experience) Rewards and Benefits This role is a Band C in the LV= Structure. At LV= Savings and Retirement, you'll go above and beyond to do the right thing for our customers. We'll reward your hard work with an attractive, competitive salary and benefits package, which includes: •30 days' holiday, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days •Competitive pension scheme - LV= Life and Pensions will double-match the amount you pay, up to 14% (subject to National Minimum Wage requirements) •An annual bonus scheme based on personal performance •Single-cover private medical insurance (with the option for you to upgrade to family cover) •Flexible benefits, including a cycle to work scheme, personal accident insurance, critical illness cover and dental insurance •Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family •A group life assurance policy with 4 x your basic pay to go to your dependents (you'll have the option to increase to 8 x cover) •Group Income Protection (if you become a member of the Pension scheme and reach 5 years of service) •Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for support when you need it •A virtual GP service •Shared parental leave •Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family. Please note all salary sacrifice benefits are subject to National Minimum Wage requirements i.e. you are unable to select any benefits that would reduce your base pay below the minimum wage threshold. Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship for your application to be considered. About Us We're proud of our inclusive culture at LV= and, as an equal-opportunity employer, we continually work to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. We value our colleagues for what they bring to our team regardless of any protected status or characteristics they may have. Talk to us about flexible working as part of your application; if it's right for you, our members and customers, and our business, then we'll do everything we can to make it happen.
26/06/2026
Full time
About The Role We have a new opportunity for an experienced and dynamic Data Programme Manage r to join our Data team. As a leading UK life and pensions mutual insurer with a proud history dating back to 1843, we exist to help people live financially confident lives - protecting their income while they work and maximising it when they stop. Today, over one million members and customers trust us to look after their futures, families and finances. Joining us means becoming part of a team that puts our members, customers and advisers at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive. We are proud to have built a workplace where our colleagues feel welcomed, respected, supported and valued - reflected in our recognition as one of the Financial Times UK's Best Employers in 2025 and 2026. We celebrate individuality and believe our differences make us stronger, so bring your true self and help shape the future of LV=. You will play a pivotal leadership role shaping and delivering LV='s Data transformation agenda, steering our strategic roadmap and driving complex, cross functional Data change that underpins our wider business strategy. The role is offered on either a permanent or fixed-term contract basis with regular office presence required in Bournemouth. Key Responsibilities •Shape and prioritise the Data transformation roadmap, collaborating with senior leaders to define and sequence strategic Data workstreams. •Ensure Data-related funding is accurately captured, estimated and secured through SI governance, partnering closely with Programme and Project Managers across the portfolio. •Lead the delivery of complex Data programmes-cloud migrations, platform change, SCV development, lifecycle/retention initiatives and GDPR driven change-ensuring delivery within agreed cost, time and quality parameters. •Provide strong governance across programmes, including risk, dependency and financial management, and report to senior forums. •Lead and develop a team of specialist change professionals, including Technical BAs, BAs, Scrum Masters and Project Managers, and own the Technical BA capability and standards. •Matrix manage Technology, Architecture and Platform teams and maintain strong working relationships with third party partners. •Champion Agile and Scaled Agile ways of working within Data Engineering teams, supporting Program Increments and continuous delivery practices in line with the CIO framework. •Drive improvements in Data delivery processes, project management best practice and adoption of consistent change methods across the Data Office. •Support the Head of Data with resource optimisation and the ongoing development of LV='s Data change capability. About You •Significant experience delivering change within Data functions in medium-large organisations, with a track record across cloud migrations, data platform re engineering, SCV delivery, data lifecycle and GDPR-driven programmes •Proven ability to manage complex Data portfolios involving senior stakeholders, multiple suppliers and on/offshore delivery models •Strong programme and project management expertise, able to surface technical dependencies, assess infrastructure and application impacts, and design effective governance for complex change •Skilled in Agile, Scaled Agile, waterfall and hybrid delivery, with the ability to tailor approach and shape high quality roadmaps •Strong communication, facilitation, influencing and negotiation skills, with credibility at Executive leadership level •Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and driving cultural change, including Agile and DevOps adoption •Excellent commercial awareness, problem solving ability and organisational skills •Proficient with AZDO, Jira, MS Office and project management tools •Relevant PM/Agile/Scrum/Scaled Agile qualifications (or equivalent experience) Rewards and Benefits This role is a Band C in the LV= Structure. At LV= Savings and Retirement, you'll go above and beyond to do the right thing for our customers. We'll reward your hard work with an attractive, competitive salary and benefits package, which includes: •30 days' holiday, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days •Competitive pension scheme - LV= Life and Pensions will double-match the amount you pay, up to 14% (subject to National Minimum Wage requirements) •An annual bonus scheme based on personal performance •Single-cover private medical insurance (with the option for you to upgrade to family cover) •Flexible benefits, including a cycle to work scheme, personal accident insurance, critical illness cover and dental insurance •Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family •A group life assurance policy with 4 x your basic pay to go to your dependents (you'll have the option to increase to 8 x cover) •Group Income Protection (if you become a member of the Pension scheme and reach 5 years of service) •Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for support when you need it •A virtual GP service •Shared parental leave •Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family. Please note all salary sacrifice benefits are subject to National Minimum Wage requirements i.e. you are unable to select any benefits that would reduce your base pay below the minimum wage threshold. Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship for your application to be considered. About Us We're proud of our inclusive culture at LV= and, as an equal-opportunity employer, we continually work to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. We value our colleagues for what they bring to our team regardless of any protected status or characteristics they may have. Talk to us about flexible working as part of your application; if it's right for you, our members and customers, and our business, then we'll do everything we can to make it happen.
Cloud Data & Platforms Project Manager 12 Month Contract Outside IR35 Location: London or Manchester (Hybrid - 1-2 days per week onsite); Contract Length: 12 Months; IR35 Status: Outside IR35; Rate: Flexible for the right candidate. We're working with one of the UK's most recognised media and entertainment organisations as they continue a significant cloud and technology transformation programme across their enterprise technology landscape. As part of this strategic initiative, we're seeking an experienced Cloud Data & Platforms Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major cloud and data platform modernisation programme. This role will focus on the build out of new cloud environments, migration of critical enterprise workloads, and the delivery of secure, scalable platform capabilities across a complex technology estate. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high profile cloud transformation initiatives that will underpin the future technology strategy of a household name organisation. The Role As Cloud Data & Platforms Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of cloud platform and data migration projects, working across Technology, Security, Data Governance, Architecture, and Business teams to ensure successful outcomes. You will be responsible for driving the creation of new AWS cloud environments, managing the migration of critical enterprise workloads, coordinating data separation and migration activities, and ensuring robust governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Lead the build and delivery of new AWS cloud accounts hosting critical Enterprise Platform workloads. Manage the migration of key applications, services, and workloads into newly established cloud environments. Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders. Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including milestones, dependencies, resource allocation, cutover activities, rollback plans, and delivery schedules. Coordinate data migration and platform transition activities, ensuring the integrity, categorisation, and separation of data with zero data loss. Establish and execute communication, engagement, and business change plans to support successful adoption and operational readiness. Facilitate collaboration across Cyber Security, Data Privacy, Legal, Architecture, Engineering, and Technology teams to ensure compliance with governance and regulatory requirements. Manage project governance, reporting, RAID logs, budgets, and executive level status updates. Lead project teams and third party delivery partners to ensure successful delivery against agreed objectives. Manage project dependencies, risks, issues, and change control processes. Monitor delivery performance across scope, cost, quality, timelines, and resources, implementing corrective actions where required. Ensure project deliverables are formally accepted and transitioned successfully into operational support models. Required Experience Minimum 5 years' Project Management experience delivering large scale cloud, infrastructure, platform, or data transformation programmes. Proven track record managing cloud migration projects within complex enterprise environments. Experience delivering projects involving AWS and cloud native technologies. Exposure to Azure and/or Google Cloud Platform environments is highly desirable. Strong understanding of cloud platforms, infrastructure services, enterprise applications, and data migration strategies. Experience managing projects involving data governance, security controls, regulatory compliance, or information management frameworks. Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders across technical, operational, and business functions. Strong vendor and third party supplier management experience. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including executive level reporting. Demonstrable experience managing project governance, budgets, RAID logs, and programme reporting. Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision making capabilities. Comfortable working in fast paced environments with evolving priorities and multiple delivery streams. Experience leading geographically distributed and hybrid delivery teams. Certifications PMP and/or PRINCE2 Certification Desirable Agile Project Management Accreditation AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud certifications Cloud migration, infrastructure, or platform delivery experience within large enterprise environments Why Apply? Opportunity to lead a strategic cloud and data transformation programme for a major UK media and entertainment organisation. Work on large scale AWS platform build and migration initiatives with enterprise wide impact. Long term 12 month contract engagement. Outside IR35. Flexible day rate for the right candidate. Hybrid working with offices in London and Manchester. Exposure to senior technology leadership and business critical transformation programmes. If you're an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in cloud platforms, enterprise migrations, and technology transformation, we'd love to hear from you.
26/06/2026
Full time
Cloud Data & Platforms Project Manager 12 Month Contract Outside IR35 Location: London or Manchester (Hybrid - 1-2 days per week onsite); Contract Length: 12 Months; IR35 Status: Outside IR35; Rate: Flexible for the right candidate. We're working with one of the UK's most recognised media and entertainment organisations as they continue a significant cloud and technology transformation programme across their enterprise technology landscape. As part of this strategic initiative, we're seeking an experienced Cloud Data & Platforms Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major cloud and data platform modernisation programme. This role will focus on the build out of new cloud environments, migration of critical enterprise workloads, and the delivery of secure, scalable platform capabilities across a complex technology estate. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high profile cloud transformation initiatives that will underpin the future technology strategy of a household name organisation. The Role As Cloud Data & Platforms Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of cloud platform and data migration projects, working across Technology, Security, Data Governance, Architecture, and Business teams to ensure successful outcomes. You will be responsible for driving the creation of new AWS cloud environments, managing the migration of critical enterprise workloads, coordinating data separation and migration activities, and ensuring robust governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Lead the build and delivery of new AWS cloud accounts hosting critical Enterprise Platform workloads. Manage the migration of key applications, services, and workloads into newly established cloud environments. Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders. Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including milestones, dependencies, resource allocation, cutover activities, rollback plans, and delivery schedules. Coordinate data migration and platform transition activities, ensuring the integrity, categorisation, and separation of data with zero data loss. Establish and execute communication, engagement, and business change plans to support successful adoption and operational readiness. Facilitate collaboration across Cyber Security, Data Privacy, Legal, Architecture, Engineering, and Technology teams to ensure compliance with governance and regulatory requirements. Manage project governance, reporting, RAID logs, budgets, and executive level status updates. Lead project teams and third party delivery partners to ensure successful delivery against agreed objectives. Manage project dependencies, risks, issues, and change control processes. Monitor delivery performance across scope, cost, quality, timelines, and resources, implementing corrective actions where required. Ensure project deliverables are formally accepted and transitioned successfully into operational support models. Required Experience Minimum 5 years' Project Management experience delivering large scale cloud, infrastructure, platform, or data transformation programmes. Proven track record managing cloud migration projects within complex enterprise environments. Experience delivering projects involving AWS and cloud native technologies. Exposure to Azure and/or Google Cloud Platform environments is highly desirable. Strong understanding of cloud platforms, infrastructure services, enterprise applications, and data migration strategies. Experience managing projects involving data governance, security controls, regulatory compliance, or information management frameworks. Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders across technical, operational, and business functions. Strong vendor and third party supplier management experience. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including executive level reporting. Demonstrable experience managing project governance, budgets, RAID logs, and programme reporting. Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision making capabilities. Comfortable working in fast paced environments with evolving priorities and multiple delivery streams. Experience leading geographically distributed and hybrid delivery teams. Certifications PMP and/or PRINCE2 Certification Desirable Agile Project Management Accreditation AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud certifications Cloud migration, infrastructure, or platform delivery experience within large enterprise environments Why Apply? Opportunity to lead a strategic cloud and data transformation programme for a major UK media and entertainment organisation. Work on large scale AWS platform build and migration initiatives with enterprise wide impact. Long term 12 month contract engagement. Outside IR35. Flexible day rate for the right candidate. Hybrid working with offices in London and Manchester. Exposure to senior technology leadership and business critical transformation programmes. If you're an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in cloud platforms, enterprise migrations, and technology transformation, we'd love to hear from you.
Parloa's mission is to make every customer conversation feel effortless for both customers and the companies serving them. As agentic AI accelerates, Parloa is shaping the foundation of a new era in customer experience, one where customer support is no longer transactions, but meaningful exchanges. It has powered over ONE BILLION interactions between global enterprise brands and their customers, with companies like HealthEquity, Allianz, SAP, BarmeniaGothaer, and TUI already deploying Parloa at scale. About the role: We are looking for a SrTechnical Program Manager (TPM) to lead high complexity deployments of our Agentic AI / conversational AI platform for enterprise customers. In this role, you'll own the end to end delivery lifecycle from scoping and planning through go live and hyper care, working in a pod model alongside a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) and an Agent Architect (AA). You will be the primary owner of timeline, scope, risk, governance, and stakeholder communication, ensuring that customers successfully transition to an Agentic OS layer for their enterprise communications. Areas of ownership: Project Ownership & Delivery Own end to end delivery for assigned Agentic AI customer projects (scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality). Run the pod (TPM + FDE + Agent Architect) as a single accountable delivery unit. Select and apply appropriate delivery methodology (Waterfall, Agile, or Hybrid) based on customer context and risk profile. Drive project planning: work breakdown, dependencies, critical path, and resource allocations across internal and partner teams. Maintain up to date project plan, RAID log (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) and change log. Serve as primary delivery contact for customer project sponsors, IT, and business stakeholders. Facilitate recurring governance: status calls, steering committees, UAT readouts, and go live reviews. Translate technical complexity into clear business impacts for executive stakeholders. Manage scope and change requests, ensuring commercial and delivery impacts are understood and agreed. Cross Functional & Pod Coordination Coordinate with Forward Deployed Engineers on integration readiness, environment setup, performance, and production stability. Coordinate with Agent Architects on discovery, agent design, prompt/context strategy, and conversational tuning. Collaborate with Sales, Solution Engineering, Product, and Support to ensure a seamless customer journey from sales handoff through BAU operations. Where partners are involved (SI/GSI/BPO), manage co delivery responsibilities, expectations, and escalation paths. Methodology & Process Discipline Plan and facilitate sprints, retros, and sprint reviews for Agile/hybrid projects; lead stage gate reviews for Waterfall projects. Ensure risk and compliance requirements (security reviews, data governance, regulatory constraints) are captured and incorporated into the plan. Metrics & Reporting Define and track deployment KPIs, such as: Time to Blueprint, Time to First Agent in UAT, Time to Go Live Milestone On Time Rate Defect and incident trends during QA/UAT and Hyper care Report delivery status, risk posture, and mitigation plans to internal and external stakeholders. Contribute data to capacity and utilization models to inform planning and staffing. Who you are: +3 years of experience in technical project management, program management, or delivery management for SaaS or enterprise software. Hands on experience delivering solutions involving at least one of: Contact Center / CCaaS, UCaaS, conversational AI, IVA/IVR, or related CX platforms. Demonstrated ability to work across technical and business stakeholders (IT, Security, Operations, Business Owners). Solid understanding of software delivery methodologies (Agile/Scrum, Hybrid, and Waterfall) and when to apply each. Strong skills in project planning tools such as Jira, Asana, Monday, MS Project, Smartsheet and collaboration tools such as Confluence, Notion, Miro. Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills. Proven track record managing multiple concurrent projects with global, distributed teams. Fluency in English is required. NICE TO HAVE: Experience delivering AI/ML, NLP, LLM based, or Agentic AI solutions. Background in professional services or consulting working with enterprise clients. Familiarity with APIs, webhooks, event driven architectures, cloud infra (AWS/Azure/GCP). Certifications: PMP, PRINCE2, CSM/CSPO, SAFe, or equivalent. Experience with partner co delivery (SI, GSI, BPO, or ISV ecosystems). Parloa is committed to upholding the highest data protection standards for our clients' and employees' data. All our employees are instrumental in ensuring the utmost care, GDPR, and ISO compliance, including ISO 27001, in handling sensitive information. We provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, disability status, socioeconomic background and other characteristics.
26/06/2026
Full time
Parloa's mission is to make every customer conversation feel effortless for both customers and the companies serving them. As agentic AI accelerates, Parloa is shaping the foundation of a new era in customer experience, one where customer support is no longer transactions, but meaningful exchanges. It has powered over ONE BILLION interactions between global enterprise brands and their customers, with companies like HealthEquity, Allianz, SAP, BarmeniaGothaer, and TUI already deploying Parloa at scale. About the role: We are looking for a SrTechnical Program Manager (TPM) to lead high complexity deployments of our Agentic AI / conversational AI platform for enterprise customers. In this role, you'll own the end to end delivery lifecycle from scoping and planning through go live and hyper care, working in a pod model alongside a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) and an Agent Architect (AA). You will be the primary owner of timeline, scope, risk, governance, and stakeholder communication, ensuring that customers successfully transition to an Agentic OS layer for their enterprise communications. Areas of ownership: Project Ownership & Delivery Own end to end delivery for assigned Agentic AI customer projects (scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality). Run the pod (TPM + FDE + Agent Architect) as a single accountable delivery unit. Select and apply appropriate delivery methodology (Waterfall, Agile, or Hybrid) based on customer context and risk profile. Drive project planning: work breakdown, dependencies, critical path, and resource allocations across internal and partner teams. Maintain up to date project plan, RAID log (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) and change log. Serve as primary delivery contact for customer project sponsors, IT, and business stakeholders. Facilitate recurring governance: status calls, steering committees, UAT readouts, and go live reviews. Translate technical complexity into clear business impacts for executive stakeholders. Manage scope and change requests, ensuring commercial and delivery impacts are understood and agreed. Cross Functional & Pod Coordination Coordinate with Forward Deployed Engineers on integration readiness, environment setup, performance, and production stability. Coordinate with Agent Architects on discovery, agent design, prompt/context strategy, and conversational tuning. Collaborate with Sales, Solution Engineering, Product, and Support to ensure a seamless customer journey from sales handoff through BAU operations. Where partners are involved (SI/GSI/BPO), manage co delivery responsibilities, expectations, and escalation paths. Methodology & Process Discipline Plan and facilitate sprints, retros, and sprint reviews for Agile/hybrid projects; lead stage gate reviews for Waterfall projects. Ensure risk and compliance requirements (security reviews, data governance, regulatory constraints) are captured and incorporated into the plan. Metrics & Reporting Define and track deployment KPIs, such as: Time to Blueprint, Time to First Agent in UAT, Time to Go Live Milestone On Time Rate Defect and incident trends during QA/UAT and Hyper care Report delivery status, risk posture, and mitigation plans to internal and external stakeholders. Contribute data to capacity and utilization models to inform planning and staffing. Who you are: +3 years of experience in technical project management, program management, or delivery management for SaaS or enterprise software. Hands on experience delivering solutions involving at least one of: Contact Center / CCaaS, UCaaS, conversational AI, IVA/IVR, or related CX platforms. Demonstrated ability to work across technical and business stakeholders (IT, Security, Operations, Business Owners). Solid understanding of software delivery methodologies (Agile/Scrum, Hybrid, and Waterfall) and when to apply each. Strong skills in project planning tools such as Jira, Asana, Monday, MS Project, Smartsheet and collaboration tools such as Confluence, Notion, Miro. Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills. Proven track record managing multiple concurrent projects with global, distributed teams. Fluency in English is required. NICE TO HAVE: Experience delivering AI/ML, NLP, LLM based, or Agentic AI solutions. Background in professional services or consulting working with enterprise clients. Familiarity with APIs, webhooks, event driven architectures, cloud infra (AWS/Azure/GCP). Certifications: PMP, PRINCE2, CSM/CSPO, SAFe, or equivalent. Experience with partner co delivery (SI, GSI, BPO, or ISV ecosystems). Parloa is committed to upholding the highest data protection standards for our clients' and employees' data. All our employees are instrumental in ensuring the utmost care, GDPR, and ISO compliance, including ISO 27001, in handling sensitive information. We provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, disability status, socioeconomic background and other characteristics.
Job Description The Senior Digital Buildings Engineer contributes to integrating various BMS, IoT devices, and facility management systems into a cloud platform, working across different vendors and ecosystems. This platform-agnostic role enables secure, seamless data flow for analytics, remote monitoring, and operational efficiency. The engineer collaborates with global teams across IT, security, and infrastructure, engaging with multiple cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and diverse technologies. The role requires strong technical adaptability, quick decision-making, and effective communication to support smart, data-driven building operations. In addition to client-facing roles and responsibilities, Senior DB engineer is expected to be an active member of the Digital Buildings Engineering team, to make a positive contribution to the development of the team and wider FPC business, working effectively with all FPC colleagues to successfully deliver projects and support FPC's business objectives. Key Responsibilities. The responsibilities for this role include: To ensure smooth integration, optimization, and security of applications on cloud platforms. Troubleshoot issues, manage performance, and align cloud solutions with business objectives. Delivery of technical and some non technical (as training and knowledge allows) related engineering Services and projects for clients in accordance with the Proposal, Scope of Work (SoW) and/or Engagement Letter. Manage own workload, communicating and escalating any issues to line manager accordingly Building System Integration: Assess and analyze existing building systems, including BMS, HVAC, lighting, energy, and IoT devices. Map and document building systems architecture to ensure compatibility with cloud migration strategies. Cloud Onboarding & Configuration: Configure cloud infrastructure to receive and process data from various building systems. Develop and implement data flow protocols from on-premises building systems to cloud platforms, ensuring data quality and integrity. Work with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) to set up required services, storage, and data processing pipelines. Data Management & Security: Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and data privacy policies in data transfer and cloud storage. Implement encryption, authentication, and access control measures to protect building and operational data. Data Analytics and Reporting Analyze system data to generate insights on performance, sustainability, and operations. Prepare detailed reports on building operations for stakeholders. Preferred knowledge of Apps Scripts Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with IT, facility management, and operations teams to understand building system requirements and constraints. Provide technical support and training to on site staff on cloud-based building management tools. Testing & Troubleshooting: Conduct pre- and post-onboarding testing to validate data integrity and system performance. Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to data transmission, system compatibility, and network connectivity. Documentation & Reporting: Maintain comprehensive documentation of onboarding processes, system configurations, and cloud settings. Generate regular reports on onboarding status, system performance, and key metrics. Mentorship Mentor and train DB engineers, sharing knowledge and best practices to enhance the overall capabilities of the team. Act as a subject matter expert, supporting the team in complex problem-solving and guiding them in engineering solutions and customer service excellence. Lead knowledge-sharing sessions and help develop documentation and training resources for ongoing team development. FPC Responsibilities: Represent FPC in a professional manner internally and externally, and achieve a high level of customer satisfaction for all work performed. Be an effective Digital Building Services team member, communicating with colleagues and working collectively to contribute to the development of Digital Buildings Services Group and the FPC business as a whole. Report to line manager, acting in accordance with their requests and direction and those of FPC management. Manage own workload, communicating and escalating any issues to line manager accordingly. Act in accordance with all FPC employment policies and procedures, including FPC Employee Handbook, Health & Safety and Time and Expenses Reporting. Carry out any other duties reasonably requested by FPC Management. Qualifications Industry Expertise: 7-12 years of experience in design and configuration of building automation systems, cloud integration, or IT infrastructure roles. Systems Integration related projects or related industries such as Architecture, Design or Construction. Strong understanding of cybersecurity best practices for cloud integrations. Knowledge of edge computing and data preprocessing methods for IoT systems. Technical Skills: Basic technical understanding in delivering digital / smart building and IoT technology projects, including some or all of the following: Digital Building Systems Integration design, development and implementation Digital Building Controls Systems Cybersecurity best practices IP Networking (IPV4, IPV6, Switching, Routing, DHCP, WiFi, Structured Cabling, etc.) System Audits & Site Surveys Device Testing & Qualification Develop and maintain device qualification test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria Coordinate the onboarding and qualification of new field devices, controllers, sensors, meters, and gateways. Validate device communication over protocols including BACnet, Modbus, MQTT, OPC UA, and proprietary integrations UDMI Testing Validate device metadata, point models, and telemetry structures against UDMI standards. Verify correct implementation of UDMI schemas, message formats, and data models. Validate telemetry publishing, state reporting, configuration updates, and command execution through UDMI Soft Skills: Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret building performance data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights for continuous improvement. Client-Focused: Excellent client relationship management skills with the ability to communicate technical information effectively. Process Improvement: Proven experience in understanding and contributing to SOPs, MOPs, and RACIs, with a focus on process optimization and standardization. Problem Solving: Strong troubleshooting skills with a proactive approach to resolving technical issues remotely. Leadership and Mentorship: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop junior team members in incident management and operational best practices. Additional Information Flexible and Hybrid Working Model to support work life balance. Private Medical Health Insurance for comprehensive care. Life Assurance and Income Protection Insurances for added security. Competitive Salaries and a Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme. Cycle-to-Work Scheme to promote sustainable commuting. Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well being. Professional Development Opportunities to support your growth and expertise in the field.
26/06/2026
Full time
Job Description The Senior Digital Buildings Engineer contributes to integrating various BMS, IoT devices, and facility management systems into a cloud platform, working across different vendors and ecosystems. This platform-agnostic role enables secure, seamless data flow for analytics, remote monitoring, and operational efficiency. The engineer collaborates with global teams across IT, security, and infrastructure, engaging with multiple cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and diverse technologies. The role requires strong technical adaptability, quick decision-making, and effective communication to support smart, data-driven building operations. In addition to client-facing roles and responsibilities, Senior DB engineer is expected to be an active member of the Digital Buildings Engineering team, to make a positive contribution to the development of the team and wider FPC business, working effectively with all FPC colleagues to successfully deliver projects and support FPC's business objectives. Key Responsibilities. The responsibilities for this role include: To ensure smooth integration, optimization, and security of applications on cloud platforms. Troubleshoot issues, manage performance, and align cloud solutions with business objectives. Delivery of technical and some non technical (as training and knowledge allows) related engineering Services and projects for clients in accordance with the Proposal, Scope of Work (SoW) and/or Engagement Letter. Manage own workload, communicating and escalating any issues to line manager accordingly Building System Integration: Assess and analyze existing building systems, including BMS, HVAC, lighting, energy, and IoT devices. Map and document building systems architecture to ensure compatibility with cloud migration strategies. Cloud Onboarding & Configuration: Configure cloud infrastructure to receive and process data from various building systems. Develop and implement data flow protocols from on-premises building systems to cloud platforms, ensuring data quality and integrity. Work with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) to set up required services, storage, and data processing pipelines. Data Management & Security: Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and data privacy policies in data transfer and cloud storage. Implement encryption, authentication, and access control measures to protect building and operational data. Data Analytics and Reporting Analyze system data to generate insights on performance, sustainability, and operations. Prepare detailed reports on building operations for stakeholders. Preferred knowledge of Apps Scripts Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with IT, facility management, and operations teams to understand building system requirements and constraints. Provide technical support and training to on site staff on cloud-based building management tools. Testing & Troubleshooting: Conduct pre- and post-onboarding testing to validate data integrity and system performance. Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to data transmission, system compatibility, and network connectivity. Documentation & Reporting: Maintain comprehensive documentation of onboarding processes, system configurations, and cloud settings. Generate regular reports on onboarding status, system performance, and key metrics. Mentorship Mentor and train DB engineers, sharing knowledge and best practices to enhance the overall capabilities of the team. Act as a subject matter expert, supporting the team in complex problem-solving and guiding them in engineering solutions and customer service excellence. Lead knowledge-sharing sessions and help develop documentation and training resources for ongoing team development. FPC Responsibilities: Represent FPC in a professional manner internally and externally, and achieve a high level of customer satisfaction for all work performed. Be an effective Digital Building Services team member, communicating with colleagues and working collectively to contribute to the development of Digital Buildings Services Group and the FPC business as a whole. Report to line manager, acting in accordance with their requests and direction and those of FPC management. Manage own workload, communicating and escalating any issues to line manager accordingly. Act in accordance with all FPC employment policies and procedures, including FPC Employee Handbook, Health & Safety and Time and Expenses Reporting. Carry out any other duties reasonably requested by FPC Management. Qualifications Industry Expertise: 7-12 years of experience in design and configuration of building automation systems, cloud integration, or IT infrastructure roles. Systems Integration related projects or related industries such as Architecture, Design or Construction. Strong understanding of cybersecurity best practices for cloud integrations. Knowledge of edge computing and data preprocessing methods for IoT systems. Technical Skills: Basic technical understanding in delivering digital / smart building and IoT technology projects, including some or all of the following: Digital Building Systems Integration design, development and implementation Digital Building Controls Systems Cybersecurity best practices IP Networking (IPV4, IPV6, Switching, Routing, DHCP, WiFi, Structured Cabling, etc.) System Audits & Site Surveys Device Testing & Qualification Develop and maintain device qualification test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria Coordinate the onboarding and qualification of new field devices, controllers, sensors, meters, and gateways. Validate device communication over protocols including BACnet, Modbus, MQTT, OPC UA, and proprietary integrations UDMI Testing Validate device metadata, point models, and telemetry structures against UDMI standards. Verify correct implementation of UDMI schemas, message formats, and data models. Validate telemetry publishing, state reporting, configuration updates, and command execution through UDMI Soft Skills: Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret building performance data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights for continuous improvement. Client-Focused: Excellent client relationship management skills with the ability to communicate technical information effectively. Process Improvement: Proven experience in understanding and contributing to SOPs, MOPs, and RACIs, with a focus on process optimization and standardization. Problem Solving: Strong troubleshooting skills with a proactive approach to resolving technical issues remotely. Leadership and Mentorship: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop junior team members in incident management and operational best practices. Additional Information Flexible and Hybrid Working Model to support work life balance. Private Medical Health Insurance for comprehensive care. Life Assurance and Income Protection Insurances for added security. Competitive Salaries and a Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme. Cycle-to-Work Scheme to promote sustainable commuting. Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well being. Professional Development Opportunities to support your growth and expertise in the field.
Security Lead - DV Cleared-(Contract Outside IR35) Maidenhead, United Kingdom Posted on 24/06/2026 VE3 is a technology and business consultancy focused on delivering end-to-end technology solutions and products. We have successfully serviced enterprises across multiple markets, including the public and private sectors. Our services span all aspects of business, providing a holistic approach to managing an organization. We are committed to providing technical innovations and tools that empower organizations with critical information to facilitate decision making that results in business transformation through cost savings and increased operational efficiency. Our commitment to quality is adopted throughout the organization and sets the foundation for delivering our full suite of capabilities. Job Description Job title: Security Lead - DV Cleared-(Contract Outside IR35) Location: UK only. Hybrid with attendance at client locations across the UK. Some client secure area work required Experience: 5+ years Security Clearance: DV (Developed Vetting) and UK Nationality - MANDATORY. Pre cleared candidates strongly preferred The Security Lead is our accountable security owner for the managed service. The role leads on, and has day to day operational responsibility for, service security - working in collaboration with the client's Information & Security function, the client Security Operations Centre (SOC), the internal delivery team, and the third party software vendor. 2. Context The service processes HR, Finance and Project data including OFFICIAL SENSITIVE personal and financial data. The contractual security regime spans UK Government security policy, NCSC HMG IAS5, GDPR/DPA 2018, PCI DSS where applicable, and the client's Cyber Security Incident Response Plan. Requirements 3.1 Day to day security leadership Lead and own day to day operational responsibility for service security. Advise the client on security status and matters; identify and address risks; continuously maintain and improve the security posture. Act as the authoritative security voice in the client's Design Authority and Enterprise Architecture forums for security impacting changes. 3.2 Security operations and SOC integration Provide the required reports to the client SOC in agreed format and frequency. Support the SOC in resolving security incidents; document security use cases with the SOC; implement, maintain and support those SOC infrastructure components hosted within the cloud infrastructure. Co ordinate response to security incidents with the client's Cyber Security Incident Response Plan and ensure the Incident Manager and Service Delivery Manager are informed and aligned. 3.3 Assurance, audit and compliance Treat information security issues, weaknesses or deficiencies identified by the client as Security Incidents under the client's Cyber Security Incident Response Plan. Provide client auditors with access to security documentation, configurations of security enforcing technologies, standards and procedures. Collaborate with the client to plan and conduct annual PenTest and regular Disaster Recovery exercises. Ensure GDPR / DPA 2018 obligations are met; oversee data retention, secure disposal, lawful processing, and Data Protection Impact Assessments where required. 3.4 Technical security controls Define, document, agree and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for system administration and maintenance, with procedural controls per user role. Ensure authorisation controls prevent extraction of information assets without legitimate need. Ensure only client issued devices are used to connect to the service in delivery. Maintain a data back up policy aligned to Business Impact Assessment and the client's retention policy. Enforce removable media scanning, network segregation, least privilege access, location based access controls, and unique user IDs. Ensure all Supplier work on the service is conducted exclusively from within the UK from client approved secure areas. 3.5 Communications and notification Maintain regular communication with the client throughout the contract. Promptly notify the client of any changes to directors, key security personnel, business ownership (including acquisitions) or physical operating locations. Report any major security breaches within the Supplier's own ICT estate to the client. 4. Essential experience and skills Substantial experience as an accountable security owner on a UK Central Government managed service contract handling OFFICIAL SENSITIVE data. Deep working knowledge of NCSC HMG IAS5, NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO/IEC 27001, GDPR and DPA 2018. Hands on experience integrating with a UK Government SOC, including SIEM reporting, security use case design and incident response co ordination. Practical experience of Oracle Cloud security - OCI IAM, vault, network security, audit, PAM - and Oracle SaaS application security (HCM/ERP/EPM RBAC, segregation of duties, data masking). Experience commissioning and overseeing PenTesting, vulnerability management, and Disaster Recovery exercises in a UK Government context. Strong written communication for government grade audit, assurance and governance reporting. Comfortable as a named security accountable individual in formal governance and contractual reporting. 5. Essential clearance and eligibility DV clearance and UK Nationality - contractually mandatory (PASS/FAIL). Pre cleared candidates strongly preferred. Candidates without current DV may be considered only if SC cleared with a credible DV application route through client sponsorship at the start of Transition. Willing and able to work exclusively from within the UK. Willing to attend client secure areas across the UK as required. CISSP, CISM, CCP (CESG Certified Professional) IA Architect / IA Auditor / SIRA, or equivalent senior security certifications. Oracle Cloud Security certifications (OCI Security Professional, Oracle Cloud Identity & Security Architect). Prior experience of an Oracle ERP on OCI security model at scale (HCM, ERP, EPM, VBCS, BI/Analytics). Familiarity with UK Government security operating context, including overseas network considerations, locally engaged staff data, and HMG personnel security policy. Experience supporting PCI DSS compliance where payment card data is in scope. 7. Personal attributes Authoritative without being abrasive - able to say 'no' to delivery pressure and explain why in business terms. Detail oriented on policy, controls and evidence; pragmatic on operational trade offs. Comfortable owning a named, individually accountable role under public sector contractual scrutiny. Visible collaborator with client security counterparts, third party vendors, and internal service leadership.
26/06/2026
Full time
Security Lead - DV Cleared-(Contract Outside IR35) Maidenhead, United Kingdom Posted on 24/06/2026 VE3 is a technology and business consultancy focused on delivering end-to-end technology solutions and products. We have successfully serviced enterprises across multiple markets, including the public and private sectors. Our services span all aspects of business, providing a holistic approach to managing an organization. We are committed to providing technical innovations and tools that empower organizations with critical information to facilitate decision making that results in business transformation through cost savings and increased operational efficiency. Our commitment to quality is adopted throughout the organization and sets the foundation for delivering our full suite of capabilities. Job Description Job title: Security Lead - DV Cleared-(Contract Outside IR35) Location: UK only. Hybrid with attendance at client locations across the UK. Some client secure area work required Experience: 5+ years Security Clearance: DV (Developed Vetting) and UK Nationality - MANDATORY. Pre cleared candidates strongly preferred The Security Lead is our accountable security owner for the managed service. The role leads on, and has day to day operational responsibility for, service security - working in collaboration with the client's Information & Security function, the client Security Operations Centre (SOC), the internal delivery team, and the third party software vendor. 2. Context The service processes HR, Finance and Project data including OFFICIAL SENSITIVE personal and financial data. The contractual security regime spans UK Government security policy, NCSC HMG IAS5, GDPR/DPA 2018, PCI DSS where applicable, and the client's Cyber Security Incident Response Plan. Requirements 3.1 Day to day security leadership Lead and own day to day operational responsibility for service security. Advise the client on security status and matters; identify and address risks; continuously maintain and improve the security posture. Act as the authoritative security voice in the client's Design Authority and Enterprise Architecture forums for security impacting changes. 3.2 Security operations and SOC integration Provide the required reports to the client SOC in agreed format and frequency. Support the SOC in resolving security incidents; document security use cases with the SOC; implement, maintain and support those SOC infrastructure components hosted within the cloud infrastructure. Co ordinate response to security incidents with the client's Cyber Security Incident Response Plan and ensure the Incident Manager and Service Delivery Manager are informed and aligned. 3.3 Assurance, audit and compliance Treat information security issues, weaknesses or deficiencies identified by the client as Security Incidents under the client's Cyber Security Incident Response Plan. Provide client auditors with access to security documentation, configurations of security enforcing technologies, standards and procedures. Collaborate with the client to plan and conduct annual PenTest and regular Disaster Recovery exercises. Ensure GDPR / DPA 2018 obligations are met; oversee data retention, secure disposal, lawful processing, and Data Protection Impact Assessments where required. 3.4 Technical security controls Define, document, agree and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for system administration and maintenance, with procedural controls per user role. Ensure authorisation controls prevent extraction of information assets without legitimate need. Ensure only client issued devices are used to connect to the service in delivery. Maintain a data back up policy aligned to Business Impact Assessment and the client's retention policy. Enforce removable media scanning, network segregation, least privilege access, location based access controls, and unique user IDs. Ensure all Supplier work on the service is conducted exclusively from within the UK from client approved secure areas. 3.5 Communications and notification Maintain regular communication with the client throughout the contract. Promptly notify the client of any changes to directors, key security personnel, business ownership (including acquisitions) or physical operating locations. Report any major security breaches within the Supplier's own ICT estate to the client. 4. Essential experience and skills Substantial experience as an accountable security owner on a UK Central Government managed service contract handling OFFICIAL SENSITIVE data. Deep working knowledge of NCSC HMG IAS5, NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO/IEC 27001, GDPR and DPA 2018. Hands on experience integrating with a UK Government SOC, including SIEM reporting, security use case design and incident response co ordination. Practical experience of Oracle Cloud security - OCI IAM, vault, network security, audit, PAM - and Oracle SaaS application security (HCM/ERP/EPM RBAC, segregation of duties, data masking). Experience commissioning and overseeing PenTesting, vulnerability management, and Disaster Recovery exercises in a UK Government context. Strong written communication for government grade audit, assurance and governance reporting. Comfortable as a named security accountable individual in formal governance and contractual reporting. 5. Essential clearance and eligibility DV clearance and UK Nationality - contractually mandatory (PASS/FAIL). Pre cleared candidates strongly preferred. Candidates without current DV may be considered only if SC cleared with a credible DV application route through client sponsorship at the start of Transition. Willing and able to work exclusively from within the UK. Willing to attend client secure areas across the UK as required. CISSP, CISM, CCP (CESG Certified Professional) IA Architect / IA Auditor / SIRA, or equivalent senior security certifications. Oracle Cloud Security certifications (OCI Security Professional, Oracle Cloud Identity & Security Architect). Prior experience of an Oracle ERP on OCI security model at scale (HCM, ERP, EPM, VBCS, BI/Analytics). Familiarity with UK Government security operating context, including overseas network considerations, locally engaged staff data, and HMG personnel security policy. Experience supporting PCI DSS compliance where payment card data is in scope. 7. Personal attributes Authoritative without being abrasive - able to say 'no' to delivery pressure and explain why in business terms. Detail oriented on policy, controls and evidence; pragmatic on operational trade offs. Comfortable owning a named, individually accountable role under public sector contractual scrutiny. Visible collaborator with client security counterparts, third party vendors, and internal service leadership.
About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy whose work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We deliver impactful technology solutions across UK government departments, working at the forefront of user-centred design, agile delivery, and scalable digital services that genuinely make a difference. Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates Strong focus on work-life balance with a flexible hybrid model (3 days onsite) Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary agile environment alongside civil servants and industry experts Based in Swansea, South Wales - three days per week on-site Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Java Developer to lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot, strong architectural knowledge, and proven experience leading development teams in delivering large-scale digital solutions. As a technical leader, you will drive engineering best practices, mentor developers, contribute to strategic technology decisions, and collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Lead the design, development, and maintenance of enterprise-grade Back End applications using Java (8/11/17+) and Spring Boot. Define and drive technical architecture, coding standards, and development best practices. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams. Conduct code reviews and ensure high-quality, maintainable, and secure code. Collaborate with Solution Architects and Engineering Managers on technology roadmaps and architectural decisions. Application Development Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices-based solutions. Develop scalable, resilient, and high-performing Back End services. Integrate with internal and external systems through APIs, messaging platforms, and event-driven architectures. Ensure compliance with security, performance, and reliability requirements. Architecture & Design Participate in system architecture, technical design discussions, and solution planning. Drive cloud-native development practices and modernization initiatives. Identify and mitigate technical risks and performance bottlenecks. Ensure scalability, maintainability, and extensibility of software solutions. DevOps & Delivery Support and enhance CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes. Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement containerized and cloud-based solutions. Contribute to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives using tools such as Terraform. Participate in release planning, production deployments, and incident management. Stakeholder Collaboration Work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Architects, QA, and DevOps teams. Translate business requirements into technical solutions. Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Required Skills & Qualifications Technical Skills 8+ years of hands-on software development experience with Java. Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot frameworks. Extensive experience designing and implementing microservices architectures. Strong knowledge of RESTful API design and integration. Experience with Hibernate, JPA, and ORM frameworks. Hands-on experience with messaging technologies such as Kafka or RabbitMQ. Experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or GCP. Strong experience with Docker and Kubernetes. Proficiency with relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or similar. Deep understanding of application security, authentication, authorization, and secure coding practices. Experience with performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting distributed systems. Strong knowledge of Git, branching strategies, and Agile/Scrum methodologies. Leadership Experience Proven experience leading development teams and delivering complex enterprise projects. Ability to mentor developers and foster technical excellence. Experience managing technical deliverables, estimations, and development planning. Preferred Qualifications Experience working within regulated, standards-driven, or public sector environments (eg, GDS-aligned projects). Experience implementing cloud-native architectures and event-driven systems. Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation. Experience with observability and monitoring tools such as ELK, Grafana, Prometheus, or Splunk. Relevant Java, AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, or architecture certifications. Experience with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and API-first development approaches. Soft Skills Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities. Strong collaboration and team-building mindset. Ability to balance technical excellence with business objectives. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and lead distributed teams. Nice to Have Experience in digital transformation programs. Exposure to government, healthcare, banking, or other highly regulated industries. Experience leading geographically distributed development teams. Knowledge of AI-assisted development tools and modern software engineering practices.
26/06/2026
Full time
About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy whose work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We deliver impactful technology solutions across UK government departments, working at the forefront of user-centred design, agile delivery, and scalable digital services that genuinely make a difference. Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates Strong focus on work-life balance with a flexible hybrid model (3 days onsite) Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary agile environment alongside civil servants and industry experts Based in Swansea, South Wales - three days per week on-site Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Java Developer to lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot, strong architectural knowledge, and proven experience leading development teams in delivering large-scale digital solutions. As a technical leader, you will drive engineering best practices, mentor developers, contribute to strategic technology decisions, and collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Lead the design, development, and maintenance of enterprise-grade Back End applications using Java (8/11/17+) and Spring Boot. Define and drive technical architecture, coding standards, and development best practices. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams. Conduct code reviews and ensure high-quality, maintainable, and secure code. Collaborate with Solution Architects and Engineering Managers on technology roadmaps and architectural decisions. Application Development Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices-based solutions. Develop scalable, resilient, and high-performing Back End services. Integrate with internal and external systems through APIs, messaging platforms, and event-driven architectures. Ensure compliance with security, performance, and reliability requirements. Architecture & Design Participate in system architecture, technical design discussions, and solution planning. Drive cloud-native development practices and modernization initiatives. Identify and mitigate technical risks and performance bottlenecks. Ensure scalability, maintainability, and extensibility of software solutions. DevOps & Delivery Support and enhance CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes. Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement containerized and cloud-based solutions. Contribute to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives using tools such as Terraform. Participate in release planning, production deployments, and incident management. Stakeholder Collaboration Work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Architects, QA, and DevOps teams. Translate business requirements into technical solutions. Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Required Skills & Qualifications Technical Skills 8+ years of hands-on software development experience with Java. Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot frameworks. Extensive experience designing and implementing microservices architectures. Strong knowledge of RESTful API design and integration. Experience with Hibernate, JPA, and ORM frameworks. Hands-on experience with messaging technologies such as Kafka or RabbitMQ. Experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or GCP. Strong experience with Docker and Kubernetes. Proficiency with relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or similar. Deep understanding of application security, authentication, authorization, and secure coding practices. Experience with performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting distributed systems. Strong knowledge of Git, branching strategies, and Agile/Scrum methodologies. Leadership Experience Proven experience leading development teams and delivering complex enterprise projects. Ability to mentor developers and foster technical excellence. Experience managing technical deliverables, estimations, and development planning. Preferred Qualifications Experience working within regulated, standards-driven, or public sector environments (eg, GDS-aligned projects). Experience implementing cloud-native architectures and event-driven systems. Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation. Experience with observability and monitoring tools such as ELK, Grafana, Prometheus, or Splunk. Relevant Java, AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, or architecture certifications. Experience with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and API-first development approaches. Soft Skills Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities. Strong collaboration and team-building mindset. Ability to balance technical excellence with business objectives. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and lead distributed teams. Nice to Have Experience in digital transformation programs. Exposure to government, healthcare, banking, or other highly regulated industries. Experience leading geographically distributed development teams. Knowledge of AI-assisted development tools and modern software engineering practices.
About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy whose work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We deliver impactful technology solutions across UK government departments, working at the forefront of user-centred design, agile delivery, and scalable digital services that genuinely make a difference. Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates Strong focus on work-life balance with a flexible hybrid model (3 days onsite) Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary agile environment alongside civil servants and industry experts Based in Swansea, South Wales - three days per week on-site Role Overview We are seeking a Lead Backend Developer with strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot to drive the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performing Back End systems. This role involves leading engineering teams, making architectural decisions, and ensuring best practices across development life cycle. Experience working in standards-driven environments, including exposure to GDS-aligned projects, is valuable. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and development of Back End systems using Java (8/11/17+) and Spring Boot Define and implement scalable microservices architecture Own technical design, architecture, and system integrations Guide and mentor a team of Back End developers Collaborate with product managers, architects, DevOps, and stakeholders Ensure adherence to coding standards, security practices, and performance benchmarks Drive CI/CD, automation, and DevOps best practices Review code, enforce quality standards, and manage technical debt Participate in hiring, onboarding, and team capability building Ensure solutions align with organizational and regulatory standards where applicable Required Skills & Qualifications Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot ecosystem Proven experience in technical leadership or team lead role Deep understanding of microservices, distributed systems, and system design Experience designing and building RESTful APIs at scale Hands-on experience with: Hibernate/JPA Messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ) Experience with cloud platforms ( AWS/Azure/GCP ) Strong knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes , and container orchestration Expertise in database design ( SQL & NoSQL ) Strong understanding of security, scalability, and performance optimization Experience with Agile/Scrum and modern development practices Preferred Qualifications Experience in large-scale digital platforms or regulated environments (including exposure to GDS-aligned delivery standards) Familiarity with DevOps tools and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, etc.) Strong understanding of system observability (logging, monitoring, tracing) Relevant certifications in Java, cloud, or architecture Soft Skills Strong leadership and decision-making abilities Excellent communication and stakeholder management Ability to drive technical vision and influence teams Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail Our interview process We keep things straightforward. Following an initial CV review, successful candidates will be invited to a short screening call with our recruitment team, followed by a two-stage process comprising a technical assessment and a values-based interview with the hiring team. We aim to move quickly and will keep you informed at every stage. Equal Opportunities Scrumconnect Consulting is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.
26/06/2026
Full time
About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy whose work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We deliver impactful technology solutions across UK government departments, working at the forefront of user-centred design, agile delivery, and scalable digital services that genuinely make a difference. Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates Strong focus on work-life balance with a flexible hybrid model (3 days onsite) Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary agile environment alongside civil servants and industry experts Based in Swansea, South Wales - three days per week on-site Role Overview We are seeking a Lead Backend Developer with strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot to drive the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performing Back End systems. This role involves leading engineering teams, making architectural decisions, and ensuring best practices across development life cycle. Experience working in standards-driven environments, including exposure to GDS-aligned projects, is valuable. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and development of Back End systems using Java (8/11/17+) and Spring Boot Define and implement scalable microservices architecture Own technical design, architecture, and system integrations Guide and mentor a team of Back End developers Collaborate with product managers, architects, DevOps, and stakeholders Ensure adherence to coding standards, security practices, and performance benchmarks Drive CI/CD, automation, and DevOps best practices Review code, enforce quality standards, and manage technical debt Participate in hiring, onboarding, and team capability building Ensure solutions align with organizational and regulatory standards where applicable Required Skills & Qualifications Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot ecosystem Proven experience in technical leadership or team lead role Deep understanding of microservices, distributed systems, and system design Experience designing and building RESTful APIs at scale Hands-on experience with: Hibernate/JPA Messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ) Experience with cloud platforms ( AWS/Azure/GCP ) Strong knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes , and container orchestration Expertise in database design ( SQL & NoSQL ) Strong understanding of security, scalability, and performance optimization Experience with Agile/Scrum and modern development practices Preferred Qualifications Experience in large-scale digital platforms or regulated environments (including exposure to GDS-aligned delivery standards) Familiarity with DevOps tools and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, etc.) Strong understanding of system observability (logging, monitoring, tracing) Relevant certifications in Java, cloud, or architecture Soft Skills Strong leadership and decision-making abilities Excellent communication and stakeholder management Ability to drive technical vision and influence teams Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail Our interview process We keep things straightforward. Following an initial CV review, successful candidates will be invited to a short screening call with our recruitment team, followed by a two-stage process comprising a technical assessment and a values-based interview with the hiring team. We aim to move quickly and will keep you informed at every stage. Equal Opportunities Scrumconnect Consulting is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.
Job Description Job Title eCAF/NIS Application Consultant Location: Glasgow HQ/hybrid style working (3 days pw in office) Duration: 12 month initial contract Rate: Negotiable, inside IR35, PAYE or UMB Job Purpose Statement Cyber security is one of the defining topics of our age, and cyber risk represents one of the most significant strategic risks to the UK's critical national infrastructure. At Scottish Power Energy Networks (SPEN) you will have the opportunity to approach this risk head on. SPEN have invested significantly in an ambitious security transformation programme to transparently reduce risk, achieve compliance with NIS regulations and deliver a cyber resilient business. The Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) / NIS Programme will enhance cyber resilience, compliance and assurance across the organisation's IT applications estate in line with NIS Regulations and the UK Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF). Reporting into the COE Leadership, the Application Consultant role is a critical role in ensuring delivery against the strategic security vision and development and maintenance of associated security standards and documentation across COE owned applications. The role will ensure that applications are protected, resilient and prepared against cyber incidents. This role will be dedicated to implementation of cyber security solutions, configurations and tools. You will be responsible for proposing, planning and managing changes to align with SPENs security strategy and comply with industry regulations such as NIS. This role may require occasional working out of normal hours as implementation schedules require. Accountability Statements The Applications Consultant works closely with project managers, business analysts, end users and external vendors to ensure that applications meet the functional and non-functional requirements of the business while also ensuring that we continue to support and develop our applications with minimal impact on business as usual. Key accountabilities include: - Inputs to the COE Cyber Programme Plan, identifying new security capabilities for applications to support overall NIS compliance. - Takes responsibility for the development of these capabilities into fully defined cost-effective security services at application level. - Feed into the SPEN security strategy. Ensuring alignment between security architecture frameworks and standards with overall business strategy. - Customer focused with a demonstrable track record of building strong and collaborative relationships with all key stakeholders inside and outside of the organisation. - Ensure that security architecture supports each stage of the delivery of new projects as indicated by the 'Secure by Design' process. - Supports the creation of security design documents and architecture artefacts - Interfaces with the relevant Design Authorities, providing security guidance to teams. - Ensure consideration of asset management and data security best practice in relation to NIS regulations. - Drive the adoption of secure designs, patterns and best practices. - Keeps abreast of the latest intelligence from sources of cyber threat information and briefs stakeholders with actionable information. Skills, Knowledge & Experience Required: - Experience of Secure by Design Solutions Application Design and architecture - Experience of cyber security, monitoring and reporting tools and solutions - Experience of understanding and managing aspects of cyber risk, including the assessment, analysis, and reporting of cyber risk in a business context - Experience in defining and/or implementing security controls across multiple layers of the IT architecture stack - Highly developed problem solving and delivery skills with the ability to analyse complex issues, recommend appropriate solutions and manage calls with many vendors and teams to deliver these. - Excellent communication skills, with an ability to distil technical issues into a form that can be digested by non-technical managers. - Technical Delivery expert, with demonstratable experience in Agile and DevOps. - Good knowledge and understanding of the IT lifecycle and experience of the business and its suite of applications. - Knowledge and experience of Service Management/ITIL to ensure the operational service is maintained and managed effectively and efficiently. - Understanding of release management tools, version control systems, and CI/CD pipelines. - Familiarity with cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure). Minimum Criteria (Mandatory) Experience of Secure by Design Solutions Application Design and architecture Experience of cyber security, monitoring and reporting tools and solutions Experience of understanding and managing aspects of cyber risk, including the assessment, analysis, and reporting of cyber risk in a business context JBRP1_UKTJ
26/06/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Title eCAF/NIS Application Consultant Location: Glasgow HQ/hybrid style working (3 days pw in office) Duration: 12 month initial contract Rate: Negotiable, inside IR35, PAYE or UMB Job Purpose Statement Cyber security is one of the defining topics of our age, and cyber risk represents one of the most significant strategic risks to the UK's critical national infrastructure. At Scottish Power Energy Networks (SPEN) you will have the opportunity to approach this risk head on. SPEN have invested significantly in an ambitious security transformation programme to transparently reduce risk, achieve compliance with NIS regulations and deliver a cyber resilient business. The Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) / NIS Programme will enhance cyber resilience, compliance and assurance across the organisation's IT applications estate in line with NIS Regulations and the UK Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF). Reporting into the COE Leadership, the Application Consultant role is a critical role in ensuring delivery against the strategic security vision and development and maintenance of associated security standards and documentation across COE owned applications. The role will ensure that applications are protected, resilient and prepared against cyber incidents. This role will be dedicated to implementation of cyber security solutions, configurations and tools. You will be responsible for proposing, planning and managing changes to align with SPENs security strategy and comply with industry regulations such as NIS. This role may require occasional working out of normal hours as implementation schedules require. Accountability Statements The Applications Consultant works closely with project managers, business analysts, end users and external vendors to ensure that applications meet the functional and non-functional requirements of the business while also ensuring that we continue to support and develop our applications with minimal impact on business as usual. Key accountabilities include: - Inputs to the COE Cyber Programme Plan, identifying new security capabilities for applications to support overall NIS compliance. - Takes responsibility for the development of these capabilities into fully defined cost-effective security services at application level. - Feed into the SPEN security strategy. Ensuring alignment between security architecture frameworks and standards with overall business strategy. - Customer focused with a demonstrable track record of building strong and collaborative relationships with all key stakeholders inside and outside of the organisation. - Ensure that security architecture supports each stage of the delivery of new projects as indicated by the 'Secure by Design' process. - Supports the creation of security design documents and architecture artefacts - Interfaces with the relevant Design Authorities, providing security guidance to teams. - Ensure consideration of asset management and data security best practice in relation to NIS regulations. - Drive the adoption of secure designs, patterns and best practices. - Keeps abreast of the latest intelligence from sources of cyber threat information and briefs stakeholders with actionable information. Skills, Knowledge & Experience Required: - Experience of Secure by Design Solutions Application Design and architecture - Experience of cyber security, monitoring and reporting tools and solutions - Experience of understanding and managing aspects of cyber risk, including the assessment, analysis, and reporting of cyber risk in a business context - Experience in defining and/or implementing security controls across multiple layers of the IT architecture stack - Highly developed problem solving and delivery skills with the ability to analyse complex issues, recommend appropriate solutions and manage calls with many vendors and teams to deliver these. - Excellent communication skills, with an ability to distil technical issues into a form that can be digested by non-technical managers. - Technical Delivery expert, with demonstratable experience in Agile and DevOps. - Good knowledge and understanding of the IT lifecycle and experience of the business and its suite of applications. - Knowledge and experience of Service Management/ITIL to ensure the operational service is maintained and managed effectively and efficiently. - Understanding of release management tools, version control systems, and CI/CD pipelines. - Familiarity with cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure). Minimum Criteria (Mandatory) Experience of Secure by Design Solutions Application Design and architecture Experience of cyber security, monitoring and reporting tools and solutions Experience of understanding and managing aspects of cyber risk, including the assessment, analysis, and reporting of cyber risk in a business context JBRP1_UKTJ
Aker Systems was founded in 2017 by a team of experienced technology professionals who recognised an opportunity to provide highly secure enterprise data platforms to large organisations. We build and operate ground-breaking, ultra-secure, high performance, cloud-based data infrastructure for the enterprise. Our proprietary technology solutions drive performance and reduce costs while helping our clients to improve the management and sharing of data across their organisations. In 2024, Aker Systems won the Breakthrough Culture Awards highlighting growth companies putting culture first. In 2020 Aker Systems was recognised as a 'One to Watch' on the Sunday Times Tech Track. The Company was also recognised at the Thames Valley Tech Awards 2020; winning the Thames Valley Tech Company of the year, the Emerging Tech Company and High Growth Tech Business categories. We encourage people of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, and supportive place for you to do your very best work. A UK Government Security Check (SC) clearance is required for this role. If you don't hold SC clearance, we will support you to apply assuming you have lived and worked in the UK for a minimum of 5 years. Due to the nature of the project it is also required you hold a British Citizenship or Dual Citizenship. As a QA Engineer, you will join a technical team and be responsible for the delivery of key test activities as assigned by the Lead. The successful candidate will work within a team to support agile development efforts, and business stakeholders, to design, create and execute tests. You'll need to have the ability to effectively communicate with all members of the Agile delivery team. Responsibilities Review requirements and design documents to generate test cases including identifying test data and defining test environment needs Create and review testing strategies, plans and designs Create and review and optimizing testing processes Prepare and execute test scenarios (BDD/TDD) to test the application, network and infrastructure solution at all levels including non-functional Produce Test Reports and be able to report on interim progress Document test results including evidence of any testing defects Report progress, including risks & issues Investigating issues and working with the team to identify root cause and resolution Analyse data and test evidence from testing outcome to show compliance to requirements Core Competencies You will have demonstrated the following competencies to the proficiency level appropriate to the seniority of the role: Extensive testing experience working in data centric environments - project experience must include data migration, data pipeline (ETL) and streaming Gathering testing requirements - developing Feature files and acceptance criteria with business stakeholders and turning them into scripts Extensive back-end testing experience - Linux An understanding of Kafka/Docker(from a QA perspective) Experience working with Jira , Maven Experience with BDD and TDD Automation testing using any of custom test suites - Fitnesse, Selenium and Soap UI Automated performance testing using Load Runner or similar (not mandatory) Experience in developing custom regression test suites using any of the programming languages Python, Perl, Shell scripting, Java, MySQL Experience of using Cucumber and creating test frameworks Experience of creating detailed test plan and test strategy. Liaising with the client test leads/managers and align the test strategy/plan created with the overall test plan/strategy and get the required sign offs of all the artefacts created Act as a single point of contact for any test related activities and communications related to the project Release Test planning/strategy for the changes to be released in prod Create Automation Test strategy evaluating the appropriate options from the available automation tools in the market with a view of creating e2e automation framework which could be integrated and scheduled with standard CI tools like Gitlab/Drone/Jenkins Experience in cloud based environments like AWS / Azure / GCP Benefits In return, we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, company paid medical insurance and life assurance, pension scheme, annual training allowance, wellbeing allowance, virtual GP, Employee Assistance plan and more. Aker Systems fosters a diverse environment that encourages openness in its communications and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people regardless of race, religion, gender or sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran status or other personal characteristics. We embrace differences of opinion and diversity because they help challenge us and find new groundbreaking technical solutions.
26/06/2026
Full time
Aker Systems was founded in 2017 by a team of experienced technology professionals who recognised an opportunity to provide highly secure enterprise data platforms to large organisations. We build and operate ground-breaking, ultra-secure, high performance, cloud-based data infrastructure for the enterprise. Our proprietary technology solutions drive performance and reduce costs while helping our clients to improve the management and sharing of data across their organisations. In 2024, Aker Systems won the Breakthrough Culture Awards highlighting growth companies putting culture first. In 2020 Aker Systems was recognised as a 'One to Watch' on the Sunday Times Tech Track. The Company was also recognised at the Thames Valley Tech Awards 2020; winning the Thames Valley Tech Company of the year, the Emerging Tech Company and High Growth Tech Business categories. We encourage people of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, and supportive place for you to do your very best work. A UK Government Security Check (SC) clearance is required for this role. If you don't hold SC clearance, we will support you to apply assuming you have lived and worked in the UK for a minimum of 5 years. Due to the nature of the project it is also required you hold a British Citizenship or Dual Citizenship. As a QA Engineer, you will join a technical team and be responsible for the delivery of key test activities as assigned by the Lead. The successful candidate will work within a team to support agile development efforts, and business stakeholders, to design, create and execute tests. You'll need to have the ability to effectively communicate with all members of the Agile delivery team. Responsibilities Review requirements and design documents to generate test cases including identifying test data and defining test environment needs Create and review testing strategies, plans and designs Create and review and optimizing testing processes Prepare and execute test scenarios (BDD/TDD) to test the application, network and infrastructure solution at all levels including non-functional Produce Test Reports and be able to report on interim progress Document test results including evidence of any testing defects Report progress, including risks & issues Investigating issues and working with the team to identify root cause and resolution Analyse data and test evidence from testing outcome to show compliance to requirements Core Competencies You will have demonstrated the following competencies to the proficiency level appropriate to the seniority of the role: Extensive testing experience working in data centric environments - project experience must include data migration, data pipeline (ETL) and streaming Gathering testing requirements - developing Feature files and acceptance criteria with business stakeholders and turning them into scripts Extensive back-end testing experience - Linux An understanding of Kafka/Docker(from a QA perspective) Experience working with Jira , Maven Experience with BDD and TDD Automation testing using any of custom test suites - Fitnesse, Selenium and Soap UI Automated performance testing using Load Runner or similar (not mandatory) Experience in developing custom regression test suites using any of the programming languages Python, Perl, Shell scripting, Java, MySQL Experience of using Cucumber and creating test frameworks Experience of creating detailed test plan and test strategy. Liaising with the client test leads/managers and align the test strategy/plan created with the overall test plan/strategy and get the required sign offs of all the artefacts created Act as a single point of contact for any test related activities and communications related to the project Release Test planning/strategy for the changes to be released in prod Create Automation Test strategy evaluating the appropriate options from the available automation tools in the market with a view of creating e2e automation framework which could be integrated and scheduled with standard CI tools like Gitlab/Drone/Jenkins Experience in cloud based environments like AWS / Azure / GCP Benefits In return, we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, company paid medical insurance and life assurance, pension scheme, annual training allowance, wellbeing allowance, virtual GP, Employee Assistance plan and more. Aker Systems fosters a diverse environment that encourages openness in its communications and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people regardless of race, religion, gender or sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran status or other personal characteristics. We embrace differences of opinion and diversity because they help challenge us and find new groundbreaking technical solutions.
IT Audit Manager London/Hybrid Contract to 31/03/2027 Day rate from 700 DOE via Umbrella Company Our commitment is to provide equal opportunity regardless of, for example, your gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or beliefs. We also engage with employers to develop programmes and pathways that embrace diverse talent and promote more inclusive employment worldwide through partnerships and other initiatives. We recognise and celebrate the value of difference and how it makes us faster, smarter and more innovative than our competition. My client is one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Japan, with an established presence across all consumer and corporate banking businesses. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, they offer a diverse range of financial services, including commercial banking, leasing, securities, credit card, consumer finance and other services. They are looking for an IT Audit Manager to join their team on a contract to the end of March 2027. You will be working Monday to Friday, standard office hours with the occasional out of hours requirement in line with business needs. The role is hybrid working being in the office 2-3 days a week with the remainder of time working from home. Role Summary This role exists to deliver an independent view and assurance over the IT control environment in operation in EMEA business entities. It undertakes and manages audits across a range of IT Infrastructure and applications and supports teams of auditors to deliver in depth testing and review to support audit opinions. It contributes part of the Audit opinion provided the EMEA Region Management and Group Audit Committee in Tokyo. Position Description This role is responsible for managing the delivery of the planning, fieldwork and reporting for audit assignments as Auditor in Charge (AIC), under direction from the IT Audit Partners. This will include highlighting key areas of risk, assessing established and new controls in operation over a range of activities in any business in EMEA Region, and IT functions outsourced to JRIA New York. Responsibilities Preparation of planning material to ensure that the internal controls covering the key risks are appropriately tested in order to provide reasonable assurance to the Board, Group Management, Entity Management and other stakeholders, including regulators, that an effective internal control environment exists. Overseeing the work performed for the audit assignment by other team members. Providing guidance and support to team members as necessary. Directing testing to cover key areas of risk and determine the scope and focus in agreement with the Audit Partner of the review, and share expertise in their area with other team members. Preparing draft Audit Findings for review by AD Management. The Audit Findings must be factually accurate and clearly communicate the findings and recommendations. The Audit Manager must clearly communicate the issues to AD Management and then to business Management including senior stakeholders. In doing so, the Audit Manager may experience some significant challenge and must therefore be resilient and articulate in their presentation of the issues. Preparing the final internal audit report. The report must clearly communicate areas of positive assurance as well as areas where improvement in the internal control environment is required. Undertaking follow-up and closure of internal audit recommendations. This process requires the validation of action taken by line Management for the closure of all High and Moderate Priority Findings and the provision of assistant and guidance to Management. Requirements Extensive experience internal audit, with a focus on IT audits within financial services or a regulated environment. Strong understanding of IT governance frameworks (e.g., COBIT), cybersecurity principles, IT general controls, and regulatory requirements such as DORA or GDPR. Ability to assess technology-related risks across infrastructure, applications, and third-party services, and design effective audit procedures. Proficiency in interpreting complex technical environments, identifying control gaps, and leveraging data analytics for audit testing. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate technical findings clearly for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Proven experience in leading IT audit engagements, mentoring team members, and managing competing priorities. Ability to engage with senior IT and business leaders, influence decision-making, and maintain strong professional relationships. Capacity to handle challenging discussions and present issues confidently to senior stakeholders. Preferred Experience Familiarity with banking technology environments, including core banking systems, cloud platforms, and cybersecurity practices. Understanding of financial sector regulations impacting IT (e.g., DORA, PRA, ECB guidelines). Experience with audit management systems, data analytics tools, and automated testing solutions. Exposure to managing IT audit projects end-to-end, including planning, execution, and reporting. CISA, CISSP, CRISC, or equivalent qualifications are highly desirable. Candidates must show evidence of the above in their CV 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. 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.
25/06/2026
Contractor
IT Audit Manager London/Hybrid Contract to 31/03/2027 Day rate from 700 DOE via Umbrella Company Our commitment is to provide equal opportunity regardless of, for example, your gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or beliefs. We also engage with employers to develop programmes and pathways that embrace diverse talent and promote more inclusive employment worldwide through partnerships and other initiatives. We recognise and celebrate the value of difference and how it makes us faster, smarter and more innovative than our competition. My client is one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Japan, with an established presence across all consumer and corporate banking businesses. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, they offer a diverse range of financial services, including commercial banking, leasing, securities, credit card, consumer finance and other services. They are looking for an IT Audit Manager to join their team on a contract to the end of March 2027. You will be working Monday to Friday, standard office hours with the occasional out of hours requirement in line with business needs. The role is hybrid working being in the office 2-3 days a week with the remainder of time working from home. Role Summary This role exists to deliver an independent view and assurance over the IT control environment in operation in EMEA business entities. It undertakes and manages audits across a range of IT Infrastructure and applications and supports teams of auditors to deliver in depth testing and review to support audit opinions. It contributes part of the Audit opinion provided the EMEA Region Management and Group Audit Committee in Tokyo. Position Description This role is responsible for managing the delivery of the planning, fieldwork and reporting for audit assignments as Auditor in Charge (AIC), under direction from the IT Audit Partners. This will include highlighting key areas of risk, assessing established and new controls in operation over a range of activities in any business in EMEA Region, and IT functions outsourced to JRIA New York. Responsibilities Preparation of planning material to ensure that the internal controls covering the key risks are appropriately tested in order to provide reasonable assurance to the Board, Group Management, Entity Management and other stakeholders, including regulators, that an effective internal control environment exists. Overseeing the work performed for the audit assignment by other team members. Providing guidance and support to team members as necessary. Directing testing to cover key areas of risk and determine the scope and focus in agreement with the Audit Partner of the review, and share expertise in their area with other team members. Preparing draft Audit Findings for review by AD Management. The Audit Findings must be factually accurate and clearly communicate the findings and recommendations. The Audit Manager must clearly communicate the issues to AD Management and then to business Management including senior stakeholders. In doing so, the Audit Manager may experience some significant challenge and must therefore be resilient and articulate in their presentation of the issues. Preparing the final internal audit report. The report must clearly communicate areas of positive assurance as well as areas where improvement in the internal control environment is required. Undertaking follow-up and closure of internal audit recommendations. This process requires the validation of action taken by line Management for the closure of all High and Moderate Priority Findings and the provision of assistant and guidance to Management. Requirements Extensive experience internal audit, with a focus on IT audits within financial services or a regulated environment. Strong understanding of IT governance frameworks (e.g., COBIT), cybersecurity principles, IT general controls, and regulatory requirements such as DORA or GDPR. Ability to assess technology-related risks across infrastructure, applications, and third-party services, and design effective audit procedures. Proficiency in interpreting complex technical environments, identifying control gaps, and leveraging data analytics for audit testing. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate technical findings clearly for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Proven experience in leading IT audit engagements, mentoring team members, and managing competing priorities. Ability to engage with senior IT and business leaders, influence decision-making, and maintain strong professional relationships. Capacity to handle challenging discussions and present issues confidently to senior stakeholders. Preferred Experience Familiarity with banking technology environments, including core banking systems, cloud platforms, and cybersecurity practices. Understanding of financial sector regulations impacting IT (e.g., DORA, PRA, ECB guidelines). Experience with audit management systems, data analytics tools, and automated testing solutions. Exposure to managing IT audit projects end-to-end, including planning, execution, and reporting. CISA, CISSP, CRISC, or equivalent qualifications are highly desirable. Candidates must show evidence of the above in their CV 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. 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.
IT Senior Project Manager Walton Park Full-time Hybrid REQ5797 The Senior Project Manager will have extensive experience in different project management methodologies and techniques, and strong competencies in project planning, budget and time management, scope, risk, and change management. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading teams to deliver project(s) that span across one or more business workstreams or multiple applications or technology platforms. Senior Project Managers are expected to manage the highly complex, extended or high budget projects. This may include legislative change as dictated by Ofgem or taking on failing/in trouble projects that need to be bought back on track. The senior PM is expected to manage resources, schedules, financials and adhere to stage gate quality and control guidelines throughout the full systems development life cycle. They will also contribute to process improvement initiatives related to improving project delivery. Depending on the size and complexity of the project, the senior PM may be expected to manage less experienced PMs. The Senior Project Manager will run projects on a day to day basis, verify that they produce the required deliverables to an acceptable quality, within the specified constraints of time and cost and to achieve the benefits defined in the business case. The role includes reporting/presenting to senior management / Portfolio Leads if/when required. The Senior PM will be expected to mentor and coach other Project Managers and may be expected provide line management to other permanent project team members. Methodology & Processes Full life cycle ownership: successful project delivery will include full implementation from initiation to deployment for one major or several minor initiatives simultaneously. Manage all aspects of multiple related projects to ensure the overall program is aligned to and directly supports the achievement of strategic objectives and delivered the anticipated benefits. Work creatively and analytically in a problem solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence. Management of projects in line with SGN's project delivery methodology, processes and quality standards. Deliver projects outcomes to meet the defined success criteria within the limits of the business case. Stakeholder & People Management Develop and foster relationships with key stakeholders within IT, the business and third party suppliers to share information on project progress. Lead stakeholder consultation process throughout the lifecycle of the project(s). Resolve conflict, negotiate with stakeholders, and effectively interact and maintain working relationships with all levels of the organisation internally and externally. Provide Leadership to the Project Team and more junior Project Managers. Ensure all project team members understand their roles and responsibilities throughout all stages of the project. Work with Procurement to engage with third parties to deliver projects. Manage a regulated tender process where a project breaches the spend threshold, working with Legal and Procurement. Deliver appropriate and effective Senior Management and Portfolio level communication. Be part of the wider IT management team. Financial Control Manage the approved project budget. Ensure project costs are accurately estimated, reported and reviewed with Portfolio Lead. Escalation to Portfolio Lead if projects are forecasting over the pre agreed contingency budget. Look for opportunities to reduce expenditure by assessing requirements/outcomes of other projects or programs. Risk & Issue Management Monitor, track and control outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies and critical path deliverables. Review of Risks/Issues and Dependencies with a view on the impact to the higher strategic programme(s). Aim to minimise risks wherever possible. Planning & Resources Develop and implement program and project plans in conjunction with clients, management, stakeholders and/or external consultants. Track, monitor, and communicate project progress against the project plan, requirements, quality measures, standards, processes, and milestones. Ensure business requirements are being met and the current project plan reflects any changes to scope, timelines etc. Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem solving capabilities. Prepare estimates and detailed project plans for all phases of the project. Procure adequate resources to achieve project objectives in planned timeframes. Understand interdependencies between technology, operations and business needs. Project Closure Capture 'lessons learnt' and feed into PMO initiatives for continual improvement. Review and assess the Business Case and review benefits case with the Project Sponsor/Business. Complete Closure activities ensuring any follow up actions are clearly defined and have agree owner. Continuous Improvement Participate in establishing practices, templates, policies, tools and partnerships to expand and mature these capabilities for SGN. Actively look out for improvements that could be made in processes or documentation which would benefit the efficiencies of SGN. Line Management Mentor/Coach and Support Project Managers for escalations or advice. Review Team members to identify any skill gaps/training needs. Complete project review to act as an internal quality control check for the project. Monitor staff performance to complete Quarterly Performance reviews and all other line management responsibilities. What you'll need Education Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field or equivalent work experience. PRINCE 2 Practitioner ITIL (Desirable) MSP (Managing Successful Programmes) (Desirable) Other Project Management certifications Experience Management of projects or programmes with a budget >£2m Successfully leading projects and programmes on time, on schedule and within budget. Management of Projects of high complexity across different business areas / applications and/or technology platforms. Conducting Project quality/assurance reviews. Software Development, Application and/or Infrastructure Implementation projects. Agile and Waterfall Project Methodologies. Working with third parties on and off shore. Experience leading, motivating and managing various project and programme team sizes including mentoring and line management responsibility of permanent staff. Strong experience presenting to executive sponsors and demonstrated communication skills, both written and oral with technical and non technical staff, all levels of management. Desired Experience Cloud computing experience (delivery and/or migration). Experience of Lean ways of working including Kanban. Experience/knowledge of the Utility sector. Required Key behaviours and style indicators: Good at developing people and managing for improved performance. Able to coach and motivate teams to deliver results under pressure or with conflicting demands Good at challenging and support their teams on self development and keeping up to date with technology Attention to detail Good interpersonal and communication skills. Collaborative team player. Ability to lead and take control when required to do so Assertive and driven Good at building rapport and influencing at all levels High energy and a desire to succeed Not sure you meet every requirement? Research shows some people - particularly women and those from under represented backgrounds - may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criterion. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. If this role interests you but you're not sure you tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you. You might be just who we're looking for - now or in the future. Why SGN? SGN leads pioneering research and development for a net zero energy system. Our innovative technologies are transforming the gas industry while keeping people safe and warm. We are an award winning employer, including CCA Gold Awards for Great Places to Work and Inclusivity and Accessibility, and a proud Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant. If you require any accommodations or support during the application process, reach out to us. We're here to help ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for everyone.
25/06/2026
Full time
IT Senior Project Manager Walton Park Full-time Hybrid REQ5797 The Senior Project Manager will have extensive experience in different project management methodologies and techniques, and strong competencies in project planning, budget and time management, scope, risk, and change management. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading teams to deliver project(s) that span across one or more business workstreams or multiple applications or technology platforms. Senior Project Managers are expected to manage the highly complex, extended or high budget projects. This may include legislative change as dictated by Ofgem or taking on failing/in trouble projects that need to be bought back on track. The senior PM is expected to manage resources, schedules, financials and adhere to stage gate quality and control guidelines throughout the full systems development life cycle. They will also contribute to process improvement initiatives related to improving project delivery. Depending on the size and complexity of the project, the senior PM may be expected to manage less experienced PMs. The Senior Project Manager will run projects on a day to day basis, verify that they produce the required deliverables to an acceptable quality, within the specified constraints of time and cost and to achieve the benefits defined in the business case. The role includes reporting/presenting to senior management / Portfolio Leads if/when required. The Senior PM will be expected to mentor and coach other Project Managers and may be expected provide line management to other permanent project team members. Methodology & Processes Full life cycle ownership: successful project delivery will include full implementation from initiation to deployment for one major or several minor initiatives simultaneously. Manage all aspects of multiple related projects to ensure the overall program is aligned to and directly supports the achievement of strategic objectives and delivered the anticipated benefits. Work creatively and analytically in a problem solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence. Management of projects in line with SGN's project delivery methodology, processes and quality standards. Deliver projects outcomes to meet the defined success criteria within the limits of the business case. Stakeholder & People Management Develop and foster relationships with key stakeholders within IT, the business and third party suppliers to share information on project progress. Lead stakeholder consultation process throughout the lifecycle of the project(s). Resolve conflict, negotiate with stakeholders, and effectively interact and maintain working relationships with all levels of the organisation internally and externally. Provide Leadership to the Project Team and more junior Project Managers. Ensure all project team members understand their roles and responsibilities throughout all stages of the project. Work with Procurement to engage with third parties to deliver projects. Manage a regulated tender process where a project breaches the spend threshold, working with Legal and Procurement. Deliver appropriate and effective Senior Management and Portfolio level communication. Be part of the wider IT management team. Financial Control Manage the approved project budget. Ensure project costs are accurately estimated, reported and reviewed with Portfolio Lead. Escalation to Portfolio Lead if projects are forecasting over the pre agreed contingency budget. Look for opportunities to reduce expenditure by assessing requirements/outcomes of other projects or programs. Risk & Issue Management Monitor, track and control outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies and critical path deliverables. Review of Risks/Issues and Dependencies with a view on the impact to the higher strategic programme(s). Aim to minimise risks wherever possible. Planning & Resources Develop and implement program and project plans in conjunction with clients, management, stakeholders and/or external consultants. Track, monitor, and communicate project progress against the project plan, requirements, quality measures, standards, processes, and milestones. Ensure business requirements are being met and the current project plan reflects any changes to scope, timelines etc. Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem solving capabilities. Prepare estimates and detailed project plans for all phases of the project. Procure adequate resources to achieve project objectives in planned timeframes. Understand interdependencies between technology, operations and business needs. Project Closure Capture 'lessons learnt' and feed into PMO initiatives for continual improvement. Review and assess the Business Case and review benefits case with the Project Sponsor/Business. Complete Closure activities ensuring any follow up actions are clearly defined and have agree owner. Continuous Improvement Participate in establishing practices, templates, policies, tools and partnerships to expand and mature these capabilities for SGN. Actively look out for improvements that could be made in processes or documentation which would benefit the efficiencies of SGN. Line Management Mentor/Coach and Support Project Managers for escalations or advice. Review Team members to identify any skill gaps/training needs. Complete project review to act as an internal quality control check for the project. Monitor staff performance to complete Quarterly Performance reviews and all other line management responsibilities. What you'll need Education Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field or equivalent work experience. PRINCE 2 Practitioner ITIL (Desirable) MSP (Managing Successful Programmes) (Desirable) Other Project Management certifications Experience Management of projects or programmes with a budget >£2m Successfully leading projects and programmes on time, on schedule and within budget. Management of Projects of high complexity across different business areas / applications and/or technology platforms. Conducting Project quality/assurance reviews. Software Development, Application and/or Infrastructure Implementation projects. Agile and Waterfall Project Methodologies. Working with third parties on and off shore. Experience leading, motivating and managing various project and programme team sizes including mentoring and line management responsibility of permanent staff. Strong experience presenting to executive sponsors and demonstrated communication skills, both written and oral with technical and non technical staff, all levels of management. Desired Experience Cloud computing experience (delivery and/or migration). Experience of Lean ways of working including Kanban. Experience/knowledge of the Utility sector. Required Key behaviours and style indicators: Good at developing people and managing for improved performance. Able to coach and motivate teams to deliver results under pressure or with conflicting demands Good at challenging and support their teams on self development and keeping up to date with technology Attention to detail Good interpersonal and communication skills. Collaborative team player. Ability to lead and take control when required to do so Assertive and driven Good at building rapport and influencing at all levels High energy and a desire to succeed Not sure you meet every requirement? Research shows some people - particularly women and those from under represented backgrounds - may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criterion. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. If this role interests you but you're not sure you tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you. You might be just who we're looking for - now or in the future. Why SGN? SGN leads pioneering research and development for a net zero energy system. Our innovative technologies are transforming the gas industry while keeping people safe and warm. We are an award winning employer, including CCA Gold Awards for Great Places to Work and Inclusivity and Accessibility, and a proud Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant. If you require any accommodations or support during the application process, reach out to us. We're here to help ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for everyone.
We are recruiting for a Contract Lead Data Engineer for a 6 month contract to start ASAP. Candidates must be able to commute to Stratford once a week. Who We Are: AND Digital are a tech company focused on accelerating digital delivery and dedicated to closing the digital skills gap. We've been helping organisations build better digital products and stronger digital teams since 2014. We believe our work should always make a remarkable impact for our clients. We do this through our regional offices (or 'Clubs') building strong relationships with our partners, so that they are always prioritised by a team within close proximity. This unique model has driven success for our clients and ourselves, evidenced by our remarkable organic growth since 2014. Today we number more than 1,300 people with Clubs all over the UK, Europe and the USA with plans for global expansion in the next couple of years. Join us - and help us fulfil our mission to close the world's digital skills gap. The Role: Be a technical lead for key initiatives, act as a technical authority and knowledge source for the wider team, providing mentorship to help others grow their technical capabilities. Work in collaboration with Product and Project Managers, Architects, etc to identify requirements. Transition high level designs design to delivery, by working closely with solution architects and supporting key transition activities. Provide significant contribution to test strategies and plans as determined by the project or initiative. Serve as the primary technical contact for scientific teams, translating research workflows and data requirements into scalable technical solutions. Design and implement complex cloud solutions for scientific workloads, staying current with research-focused services. Apply SRE and DevOps best practices, implementing automation and CI/CD pipelines to reduce toil and improve reliability. Experienced with AWS and hybrid cloud architecture. Experienced with Infrastructure as Code, Python, R, CI/CD and Linux. Experience of cloud-native architecture and clouds services, various SQL and noSQL databases, as well as messaging queues. Equal Opportunities Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We actively encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, and individuals with disabilities. We consider all flexible working arrangements, subject to the requirements of the role. Where reasonable adjustments are needed, we will strive to make changes to accommodate them.
25/06/2026
Full time
We are recruiting for a Contract Lead Data Engineer for a 6 month contract to start ASAP. Candidates must be able to commute to Stratford once a week. Who We Are: AND Digital are a tech company focused on accelerating digital delivery and dedicated to closing the digital skills gap. We've been helping organisations build better digital products and stronger digital teams since 2014. We believe our work should always make a remarkable impact for our clients. We do this through our regional offices (or 'Clubs') building strong relationships with our partners, so that they are always prioritised by a team within close proximity. This unique model has driven success for our clients and ourselves, evidenced by our remarkable organic growth since 2014. Today we number more than 1,300 people with Clubs all over the UK, Europe and the USA with plans for global expansion in the next couple of years. Join us - and help us fulfil our mission to close the world's digital skills gap. The Role: Be a technical lead for key initiatives, act as a technical authority and knowledge source for the wider team, providing mentorship to help others grow their technical capabilities. Work in collaboration with Product and Project Managers, Architects, etc to identify requirements. Transition high level designs design to delivery, by working closely with solution architects and supporting key transition activities. Provide significant contribution to test strategies and plans as determined by the project or initiative. Serve as the primary technical contact for scientific teams, translating research workflows and data requirements into scalable technical solutions. Design and implement complex cloud solutions for scientific workloads, staying current with research-focused services. Apply SRE and DevOps best practices, implementing automation and CI/CD pipelines to reduce toil and improve reliability. Experienced with AWS and hybrid cloud architecture. Experienced with Infrastructure as Code, Python, R, CI/CD and Linux. Experience of cloud-native architecture and clouds services, various SQL and noSQL databases, as well as messaging queues. Equal Opportunities Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We actively encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, and individuals with disabilities. We consider all flexible working arrangements, subject to the requirements of the role. Where reasonable adjustments are needed, we will strive to make changes to accommodate them.
Job Title: Head of Cyber Security Delivery Job Family: Head of Cyber Security Job Group: Solutions Job Band: B Days: Monday to Friday Hours: 40 hours per week Typically reports to Chief Information Security Officer Classification: Confidential Role Purpose The Head of Cyber Delivery is accountable for defining, mobilising and executing the Cyber Security change portfolio in alignment with the organisation's cyber strategy. Operating within the Cyber Security Leadership Team and reporting directly to the CISO, the role ensures that strategic cyber objectives are translated into structured, governed and measurable programmes of delivery across a complex, highly regulated Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) environment. This position operates at the intersection of Cyber Security, Enterprise IT, Operational Technology (OT), and Business Leadership, ensuring that cyber initiatives are aligned with enterprise risk appetite, regulatory obligations, and operational resilience priorities. Specific Responsibilities Translate the enterprise Cyber Security Strategy into an executable, prioritised and governed delivery roadmap. Lead and mature cyber programme and project delivery disciplines across the Cyber function. Ensure compliance with UK regulatory frameworks applicable to aviation and Critical National Infrastructure. Strengthen Heathrow's cyber resilience posture in the context of evolving threat landscapes. Ensure cyber investment delivers measurable risk reduction and operational value aligned to business objectives. Programme & Project Delivery Lead a team of Cyber Project Managers responsible for delivering a portfolio of security transformation initiatives. Oversee large-scale change programmes spanning IT, OT and airport operational environments. Ensure delivery methodologies are appropriate for a regulated CNI context (e.g., hybrid agile/waterfall, structured assurance checkpoints). Manage interdependencies across technology, operational and regulatory workstreams. Ensure delivery outcomes are measurable in terms of risk reduction, control maturity and compliance uplift. Regulatory & Compliance Alignment UK aviation security frameworks CNI requirements Data protection legislation Relevant standards such as National Cyber Security Centre guidance and ISO/IEC 27001 Stakeholder & Relationship Management Cyber Security leadership CIO and senior IT leadership Operational airport leadership External partners and suppliers Regulatory authorities Capability & Team Leadership Develop and mature the Cyber Delivery function, embedding best practice programme and portfolio management disciplines. Provide functional oversight to technical teams delivering cyber capabilities. Establish a performance culture focused on accountability, transparency and continuous improvement. Mentor and develop Cyber Project Managers and delivery leads. Financial & Commercial Oversight Own cyber delivery budget tracking, forecasting and benefits realisation management. Oversee supplier performance and contract delivery in conjunction with Commercial and Procurement teams. Qualifications and Experience Experience (Essential): Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior cyber, technology or security delivery leadership role. Demonstrable experience leading large-scale transformation programmes in complex, highly regulated environments. Experience operating within Critical National Infrastructure sectors (e.g., aviation, transport, utilities, defence). Proven track record of delivering cyber security capabilities at enterprise scale. Experience engaging directly with executive stakeholders and regulators. Exposure to aviation sector environments and understanding of airport operational systems. Essential Skills: Strong portfolio and programme governance expertise (e.g., MSP, PRINCE2, SAFe or equivalent frameworks). Deep understanding of cyber risk management, threat landscapes and control frameworks. Ability to align cyber investment to quantified risk reduction and business outcomes. Executive-level communication and reporting capability. Advanced stakeholder management and influencing skills. Financial acumen including budget management and benefits realisation. Strong leadership capability across matrix and federated structures. Desirable Skills: Experience integrating IT and Operational Technology (OT) security programmes. Knowledge of aviation-specific regulatory environments. Familiarity with NIS Regulations and UK CNI oversight structures. Experience in crisis management or cyber incident recovery programmes. Exposure to cloud security transformation and identity modernisation initiatives. Education & Professional Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent professional experience). Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, MSP / PRINCE2 Practitioner, PgMP or equivalent senior programme qualification (desirable). Personal Attributes Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline. Credible and authoritative leader within technical and business environments. High integrity and resilience under pressure. Collaborative, transparent and outcome-driven. Comfortable operating in a highly visible, mission critical national infrastructure setting.
25/06/2026
Full time
Job Title: Head of Cyber Security Delivery Job Family: Head of Cyber Security Job Group: Solutions Job Band: B Days: Monday to Friday Hours: 40 hours per week Typically reports to Chief Information Security Officer Classification: Confidential Role Purpose The Head of Cyber Delivery is accountable for defining, mobilising and executing the Cyber Security change portfolio in alignment with the organisation's cyber strategy. Operating within the Cyber Security Leadership Team and reporting directly to the CISO, the role ensures that strategic cyber objectives are translated into structured, governed and measurable programmes of delivery across a complex, highly regulated Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) environment. This position operates at the intersection of Cyber Security, Enterprise IT, Operational Technology (OT), and Business Leadership, ensuring that cyber initiatives are aligned with enterprise risk appetite, regulatory obligations, and operational resilience priorities. Specific Responsibilities Translate the enterprise Cyber Security Strategy into an executable, prioritised and governed delivery roadmap. Lead and mature cyber programme and project delivery disciplines across the Cyber function. Ensure compliance with UK regulatory frameworks applicable to aviation and Critical National Infrastructure. Strengthen Heathrow's cyber resilience posture in the context of evolving threat landscapes. Ensure cyber investment delivers measurable risk reduction and operational value aligned to business objectives. Programme & Project Delivery Lead a team of Cyber Project Managers responsible for delivering a portfolio of security transformation initiatives. Oversee large-scale change programmes spanning IT, OT and airport operational environments. Ensure delivery methodologies are appropriate for a regulated CNI context (e.g., hybrid agile/waterfall, structured assurance checkpoints). Manage interdependencies across technology, operational and regulatory workstreams. Ensure delivery outcomes are measurable in terms of risk reduction, control maturity and compliance uplift. Regulatory & Compliance Alignment UK aviation security frameworks CNI requirements Data protection legislation Relevant standards such as National Cyber Security Centre guidance and ISO/IEC 27001 Stakeholder & Relationship Management Cyber Security leadership CIO and senior IT leadership Operational airport leadership External partners and suppliers Regulatory authorities Capability & Team Leadership Develop and mature the Cyber Delivery function, embedding best practice programme and portfolio management disciplines. Provide functional oversight to technical teams delivering cyber capabilities. Establish a performance culture focused on accountability, transparency and continuous improvement. Mentor and develop Cyber Project Managers and delivery leads. Financial & Commercial Oversight Own cyber delivery budget tracking, forecasting and benefits realisation management. Oversee supplier performance and contract delivery in conjunction with Commercial and Procurement teams. Qualifications and Experience Experience (Essential): Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior cyber, technology or security delivery leadership role. Demonstrable experience leading large-scale transformation programmes in complex, highly regulated environments. Experience operating within Critical National Infrastructure sectors (e.g., aviation, transport, utilities, defence). Proven track record of delivering cyber security capabilities at enterprise scale. Experience engaging directly with executive stakeholders and regulators. Exposure to aviation sector environments and understanding of airport operational systems. Essential Skills: Strong portfolio and programme governance expertise (e.g., MSP, PRINCE2, SAFe or equivalent frameworks). Deep understanding of cyber risk management, threat landscapes and control frameworks. Ability to align cyber investment to quantified risk reduction and business outcomes. Executive-level communication and reporting capability. Advanced stakeholder management and influencing skills. Financial acumen including budget management and benefits realisation. Strong leadership capability across matrix and federated structures. Desirable Skills: Experience integrating IT and Operational Technology (OT) security programmes. Knowledge of aviation-specific regulatory environments. Familiarity with NIS Regulations and UK CNI oversight structures. Experience in crisis management or cyber incident recovery programmes. Exposure to cloud security transformation and identity modernisation initiatives. Education & Professional Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent professional experience). Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, MSP / PRINCE2 Practitioner, PgMP or equivalent senior programme qualification (desirable). Personal Attributes Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline. Credible and authoritative leader within technical and business environments. High integrity and resilience under pressure. Collaborative, transparent and outcome-driven. Comfortable operating in a highly visible, mission critical national infrastructure setting.
Job title: Security Lead - DV Cleared-(Contract Outside IR35) Location: UK only. Hybrid with attendance at client locations across the UK. Some client secure-area work required Employment type: Contract Outside IR35 Experience: 5+ years Security Clearance: DV (Developed Vetting) and UK Nationality - MANDATORY. Pre-cleared candidates strongly preferred 1. Role purpose The Security Lead is our accountable security owner for the managed service. The role leads on, and has day-to-day operational responsibility for, service security - working in collaboration with the client's Information & Security function, the client Security Operations Centre (SOC), the internal delivery team, and the third-party software vendor. 2. Context The service processes HR, Finance and Project data including OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE personal and financial data. The contractual security regime spans UK Government security policy, NCSC HMG IAS5, GDPR/DPA 2018, PCI-DSS where applicable, and the client's Cyber Security Incident Response Plan. 3. Key accountabilities 3.1 Day-to-day security leadership Lead and own day-to-day operational responsibility for service security. Advise the client on security status and matters; identify and address risks; continuously maintain and improve the security posture. Act as the authoritative security voice in the client's Design Authority and Enterprise Architecture forums for security-impacting changes. 3.2 Security operations and SOC integration: Provide the required reports to the client SOC in agreed format and frequency. Support the SOC in resolving security incidents; document security use cases with the SOC; implement, maintain and support those SOC infrastructure components hosted within the cloud infrastructure. Co-ordinate response to security incidents with the client's Cyber Security Incident Response Plan and ensure the Incident Manager and Service Delivery Manager are informed and aligned. 3.3 Assurance, audit and compliance: Treat information security issues, weaknesses or deficiencies identified by the client as Security Incidents under the client's Cyber Security Incident Response Plan. Provide client auditors with access to security documentation, configurations of security-enforcing technologies, standards and procedures. Collaborate with the client to plan and conduct annual PenTest and regular Disaster Recovery exercises. Ensure GDPR/DPA 2018 obligations are met; oversee data retention, secure disposal, lawful processing, and Data Protection Impact Assessments where required. 3.4 Technical security controls Define, document, agree and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for system administration and maintenance, with procedural controls per user role. Ensure authorisation controls prevent extraction of information assets without legitimate need. Ensure only client-issued devices are used to connect to the service in delivery. Maintain a data back-up policy aligned to Business Impact Assessment and the client's retention policy. Enforce removable-media scanning, network segregation, least-privilege access, location-based access controls, and unique user IDs. Ensure all Supplier work on the service is conducted exclusively from within the UK from client-approved secure areas. 3.5 Communications and notification Maintain regular communication with the client throughout the contract. Promptly notify the client of any changes to directors, key security personnel, business ownership (including acquisitions) or physical operating locations. Report any major security breaches within the Supplier's own ICT estate to the client. 4. Essential experience and skills Substantial experience as an accountable security owner on a UK Central Government managed-service contract handling OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE data. Deep working knowledge of NCSC HMG IAS5, NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO/IEC 27001, GDPR and DPA 2018. Hands-on experience integrating with a UK Government SOC, including SIEM reporting, security use case design and incident response co-ordination. Practical experience of Oracle Cloud security - OCI IAM, vault, network security, audit, PAM - and Oracle SaaS application security (HCM/ERP/EPM RBAC, segregation of duties, data masking). Experience commissioning and overseeing PenTesting, vulnerability management, and Disaster Recovery exercises in a UK Government context. Strong written communication for government-grade audit, assurance and governance reporting. Comfortable as a named security accountable individual in formal governance and contractual reporting. 5. Essential clearance and eligibility DV clearance and UK Nationality - contractually mandatory (PASS/FAIL). Pre-cleared candidates strongly preferred. Candidates without current DV may be considered only if SC-cleared with a credible DV application route through client sponsorship at the start of Transition. Willing and able to work exclusively from within the UK. Willing to attend client secure areas across the UK as required. 6. Desirable CISSP, CISM, CCP (CESG Certified Professional) IA Architect/IA Auditor/SIRA, or equivalent senior security certifications. Oracle Cloud Security certifications (OCI Security Professional, Oracle Cloud Identity & Security Architect). Prior experience of an Oracle ERP-on-OCI security model at scale (HCM, ERP, EPM, VBCS, BI/Analytics). Familiarity with UK Government security operating context, including overseas-network considerations, locally-engaged staff data, and HMG personnel security policy. Experience supporting PCI-DSS compliance where payment card data is in scope. 7. Personal attributes Authoritative without being abrasive - able to say 'no' to delivery pressure and explain why in business terms. Detail-oriented on policy, controls and evidence; pragmatic on operational trade-offs. Comfortable owning a named, individually-accountable role under public-sector contractual scrutiny. Visible collaborator with client security counterparts, third-party vendors, and internal service leadership.
24/06/2026
Contractor
Job title: Security Lead - DV Cleared-(Contract Outside IR35) Location: UK only. Hybrid with attendance at client locations across the UK. Some client secure-area work required Employment type: Contract Outside IR35 Experience: 5+ years Security Clearance: DV (Developed Vetting) and UK Nationality - MANDATORY. Pre-cleared candidates strongly preferred 1. Role purpose The Security Lead is our accountable security owner for the managed service. The role leads on, and has day-to-day operational responsibility for, service security - working in collaboration with the client's Information & Security function, the client Security Operations Centre (SOC), the internal delivery team, and the third-party software vendor. 2. Context The service processes HR, Finance and Project data including OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE personal and financial data. The contractual security regime spans UK Government security policy, NCSC HMG IAS5, GDPR/DPA 2018, PCI-DSS where applicable, and the client's Cyber Security Incident Response Plan. 3. Key accountabilities 3.1 Day-to-day security leadership Lead and own day-to-day operational responsibility for service security. Advise the client on security status and matters; identify and address risks; continuously maintain and improve the security posture. Act as the authoritative security voice in the client's Design Authority and Enterprise Architecture forums for security-impacting changes. 3.2 Security operations and SOC integration: Provide the required reports to the client SOC in agreed format and frequency. Support the SOC in resolving security incidents; document security use cases with the SOC; implement, maintain and support those SOC infrastructure components hosted within the cloud infrastructure. Co-ordinate response to security incidents with the client's Cyber Security Incident Response Plan and ensure the Incident Manager and Service Delivery Manager are informed and aligned. 3.3 Assurance, audit and compliance: Treat information security issues, weaknesses or deficiencies identified by the client as Security Incidents under the client's Cyber Security Incident Response Plan. Provide client auditors with access to security documentation, configurations of security-enforcing technologies, standards and procedures. Collaborate with the client to plan and conduct annual PenTest and regular Disaster Recovery exercises. Ensure GDPR/DPA 2018 obligations are met; oversee data retention, secure disposal, lawful processing, and Data Protection Impact Assessments where required. 3.4 Technical security controls Define, document, agree and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for system administration and maintenance, with procedural controls per user role. Ensure authorisation controls prevent extraction of information assets without legitimate need. Ensure only client-issued devices are used to connect to the service in delivery. Maintain a data back-up policy aligned to Business Impact Assessment and the client's retention policy. Enforce removable-media scanning, network segregation, least-privilege access, location-based access controls, and unique user IDs. Ensure all Supplier work on the service is conducted exclusively from within the UK from client-approved secure areas. 3.5 Communications and notification Maintain regular communication with the client throughout the contract. Promptly notify the client of any changes to directors, key security personnel, business ownership (including acquisitions) or physical operating locations. Report any major security breaches within the Supplier's own ICT estate to the client. 4. Essential experience and skills Substantial experience as an accountable security owner on a UK Central Government managed-service contract handling OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE data. Deep working knowledge of NCSC HMG IAS5, NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO/IEC 27001, GDPR and DPA 2018. Hands-on experience integrating with a UK Government SOC, including SIEM reporting, security use case design and incident response co-ordination. Practical experience of Oracle Cloud security - OCI IAM, vault, network security, audit, PAM - and Oracle SaaS application security (HCM/ERP/EPM RBAC, segregation of duties, data masking). Experience commissioning and overseeing PenTesting, vulnerability management, and Disaster Recovery exercises in a UK Government context. Strong written communication for government-grade audit, assurance and governance reporting. Comfortable as a named security accountable individual in formal governance and contractual reporting. 5. Essential clearance and eligibility DV clearance and UK Nationality - contractually mandatory (PASS/FAIL). Pre-cleared candidates strongly preferred. Candidates without current DV may be considered only if SC-cleared with a credible DV application route through client sponsorship at the start of Transition. Willing and able to work exclusively from within the UK. Willing to attend client secure areas across the UK as required. 6. Desirable CISSP, CISM, CCP (CESG Certified Professional) IA Architect/IA Auditor/SIRA, or equivalent senior security certifications. Oracle Cloud Security certifications (OCI Security Professional, Oracle Cloud Identity & Security Architect). Prior experience of an Oracle ERP-on-OCI security model at scale (HCM, ERP, EPM, VBCS, BI/Analytics). Familiarity with UK Government security operating context, including overseas-network considerations, locally-engaged staff data, and HMG personnel security policy. Experience supporting PCI-DSS compliance where payment card data is in scope. 7. Personal attributes Authoritative without being abrasive - able to say 'no' to delivery pressure and explain why in business terms. Detail-oriented on policy, controls and evidence; pragmatic on operational trade-offs. Comfortable owning a named, individually-accountable role under public-sector contractual scrutiny. Visible collaborator with client security counterparts, third-party vendors, and internal service leadership.
Nationwide is looking for an experienced Infrastructure Project Manager in Swindon to lead Operational Resilience projects and deliver critical infrastructure solutions. This role supports a hybrid working model, enabling collaboration across the UK while offering flexibility for home working. Your responsibilities will include overseeing disaster-recovery-ready systems and contributing to Nationwide's cloud adoption and regulatory compliance efforts. The position offers a dynamic work environment where problem-solving and connectivity are valued.
24/06/2026
Full time
Nationwide is looking for an experienced Infrastructure Project Manager in Swindon to lead Operational Resilience projects and deliver critical infrastructure solutions. This role supports a hybrid working model, enabling collaboration across the UK while offering flexibility for home working. Your responsibilities will include overseeing disaster-recovery-ready systems and contributing to Nationwide's cloud adoption and regulatory compliance efforts. The position offers a dynamic work environment where problem-solving and connectivity are valued.
Description WTW's Global Enterprise Technology team is building a world-class organization to drive technology delivery across our global business. As a Technical Delivery Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading complex infrastructure and technology projects-bridging strategy, execution, and delivery excellence. You'll work with cross-functional teams across geographies to deliver enterprise-scale solutions that improve resilience, efficiency, and user experience. This role demands a strong blend of technical depth, project delivery experience, and stakeholder management, combined with the ability to build and communicate a clear roadmap of priorities and outcomes. We're looking for pragmatic, hands on delivery leaders who can turn strategy into results, ensuring that technology changes are executed on time, within scope, and to the highest standards. The role will also help shape the adoption of AI augmented delivery practices, balancing automation, governance, and human oversight to improve delivery effectiveness across the enterprise. The role is Ipswich based with hybrid working style. The Role: Project & Delivery Management Lead the end to end delivery of global infrastructure and technology projects, from initiation through to handover. Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, and schedules, ensuring delivery against milestones. Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; proactively resolve issues and dependencies. Drive adoption of Agile, DevOps, and other modern delivery methodologies. Identify and implement opportunities to improve delivery efficiency through AI assisted workflows and automation, including reporting, work item management, meeting summarization, documentation generation, and stakeholder communications. Stakeholder & Team Leadership Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, engineering teams, and external vendors. Facilitate cross functional collaboration across multiple regions and time zones. Host regular team reviews, retrospectives, project updates and steering sessions to ensure transparency and alignment. Mentor teams to build delivery discipline, accountability, and continuous improvement. Drive adoption of approved enterprise AI capabilities and delivery practices across Global Technology teams, promoting responsible use and measurable productivity improvements. Technical Leadership Partner with Engineering, Architecture, Security, Business, and Operations teams to translate problem statements into executable delivery plans. Maintain working knowledge of core infrastructure technologies to guide discussions and decisions (e.g., Azure, Windows/Linux servers, Active Directory, pipeline, networking, monitoring and logging tools). Ensure compliance with information security, data privacy, and operational standards. Vendor & Financial Management Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and budgets related to assigned projects and platforms. Oversee procurement activities, including quotes, purchase orders, and invoicing. Qualifications What you'll bring: Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field. Experience: Must have technical delivery, infrastructure project management, or engineering leadership roles within large, global organizations. Skills & Expertise Proven ability to deliver large-scale, cross-functional technology projects. Strong understanding of enterprise infrastructure technologies and services. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Strong experience in roadmap development, work prioritization, and delivery planning. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum delivery frameworks and project tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira, SharePoint, Visio, MS Office Suite). Vendor management and financial oversight experience. Preferred: Certifications such as PMP, CSM, or SAFe. Experience in Cloud On Prem Infrastructure Services and AV Meeting Room Technology. Background in technical product management or delivery of large global infrastructure solutions. Experience leveraging AI enabled productivity and delivery tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, Azure DevOps integrations, knowledge management platforms, or workflow automation solutions) to improve delivery outcomes and operational efficiency. Core Competencies: Leadership & Collaboration Strategic & Analytical Thinking Adaptability & Resilience Roadmap & Prioritization Excellence Results Orientation Customer & Stakeholder Focus Why Join Us: Opportunity to drive high impact, global technology initiatives. Work with a collaborative, diverse team that values innovation and accountability. Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional growth opportunities. Help shape the technology foundation that supports one of the world's leading advisory and broking firms. What we offer: Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company. We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle to work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you. Equal Opportunity Employer We're committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email
24/06/2026
Full time
Description WTW's Global Enterprise Technology team is building a world-class organization to drive technology delivery across our global business. As a Technical Delivery Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading complex infrastructure and technology projects-bridging strategy, execution, and delivery excellence. You'll work with cross-functional teams across geographies to deliver enterprise-scale solutions that improve resilience, efficiency, and user experience. This role demands a strong blend of technical depth, project delivery experience, and stakeholder management, combined with the ability to build and communicate a clear roadmap of priorities and outcomes. We're looking for pragmatic, hands on delivery leaders who can turn strategy into results, ensuring that technology changes are executed on time, within scope, and to the highest standards. The role will also help shape the adoption of AI augmented delivery practices, balancing automation, governance, and human oversight to improve delivery effectiveness across the enterprise. The role is Ipswich based with hybrid working style. The Role: Project & Delivery Management Lead the end to end delivery of global infrastructure and technology projects, from initiation through to handover. Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, and schedules, ensuring delivery against milestones. Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; proactively resolve issues and dependencies. Drive adoption of Agile, DevOps, and other modern delivery methodologies. Identify and implement opportunities to improve delivery efficiency through AI assisted workflows and automation, including reporting, work item management, meeting summarization, documentation generation, and stakeholder communications. Stakeholder & Team Leadership Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, engineering teams, and external vendors. Facilitate cross functional collaboration across multiple regions and time zones. Host regular team reviews, retrospectives, project updates and steering sessions to ensure transparency and alignment. Mentor teams to build delivery discipline, accountability, and continuous improvement. Drive adoption of approved enterprise AI capabilities and delivery practices across Global Technology teams, promoting responsible use and measurable productivity improvements. Technical Leadership Partner with Engineering, Architecture, Security, Business, and Operations teams to translate problem statements into executable delivery plans. Maintain working knowledge of core infrastructure technologies to guide discussions and decisions (e.g., Azure, Windows/Linux servers, Active Directory, pipeline, networking, monitoring and logging tools). Ensure compliance with information security, data privacy, and operational standards. Vendor & Financial Management Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and budgets related to assigned projects and platforms. Oversee procurement activities, including quotes, purchase orders, and invoicing. Qualifications What you'll bring: Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field. Experience: Must have technical delivery, infrastructure project management, or engineering leadership roles within large, global organizations. Skills & Expertise Proven ability to deliver large-scale, cross-functional technology projects. Strong understanding of enterprise infrastructure technologies and services. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Strong experience in roadmap development, work prioritization, and delivery planning. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum delivery frameworks and project tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira, SharePoint, Visio, MS Office Suite). Vendor management and financial oversight experience. Preferred: Certifications such as PMP, CSM, or SAFe. Experience in Cloud On Prem Infrastructure Services and AV Meeting Room Technology. Background in technical product management or delivery of large global infrastructure solutions. Experience leveraging AI enabled productivity and delivery tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, Azure DevOps integrations, knowledge management platforms, or workflow automation solutions) to improve delivery outcomes and operational efficiency. Core Competencies: Leadership & Collaboration Strategic & Analytical Thinking Adaptability & Resilience Roadmap & Prioritization Excellence Results Orientation Customer & Stakeholder Focus Why Join Us: Opportunity to drive high impact, global technology initiatives. Work with a collaborative, diverse team that values innovation and accountability. Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional growth opportunities. Help shape the technology foundation that supports one of the world's leading advisory and broking firms. What we offer: Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company. We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle to work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you. Equal Opportunity Employer We're committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email
Project Manager (Levels 1-3) Portsmouth Competitive salary (dependent on skills and qualifications) Full-time Hybrid Joint-contribution pension from 6% (12% total) - Enhanced maternity & family leave - Life assurance - HolidayPlus - Virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme plus retail and leisure discounts & many more. REQ5624 At SGN, we're investing in technology and digital transformation to deliver a safe and reliable service for our customers. We're looking for Project Managers at all levels to join our Digital Delivery team. Whether you're an established Project Manager looking to develop your career or a Senior Project Manager experienced in delivering complex transformation programmes, you'll play a key role in delivering projects that support our operational and strategic ambitions. You'll lead projects from initiation through to delivery, ensuring outcomes are achieved safely, on time, within budget and to the expected quality standards. We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses. Every role, whether in the office or on the front line, plays a key part in this mission. Here's how you will contribute Managing projects through the full project lifecycle from initiation to closure. Developing and maintaining project plans, budgets, risks, issues and dependencies. Building strong relationships with business stakeholders, suppliers and delivery teams. Leading project teams to deliver successful business outcomes. Managing project finances and providing regular forecasting and reporting. Ensuring effective governance, quality assurance and project controls are maintained. Supporting business change and helping embed new ways of working. Capturing lessons learned and driving continuous improvement across project delivery. What you will need We're interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate: Experience delivering projects in technology, digital, change or business transformation environments. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience managing project risks, budgets, timelines and resources. Knowledge of project delivery methodologies such as PRINCE2, Agile or Waterfall. The ability to influence, collaborate and drive delivery across multiple teams. A proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem solving. Desirable PRINCE2 certification. Experience delivering software, infrastructure, cloud or business transformation projects. Experience working with third-party suppliers. Knowledge of Lean or Kanban ways of working. Experience within a regulated or utility environment. Not sure you meet every requirement? Research shows some people - particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. If this role interests you but you're not sure you tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you. You might be just who we're looking for - now or in the future. If you require any accommodations or support during the application process, reach out to us. We're here to help ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for everyone.
24/06/2026
Full time
Project Manager (Levels 1-3) Portsmouth Competitive salary (dependent on skills and qualifications) Full-time Hybrid Joint-contribution pension from 6% (12% total) - Enhanced maternity & family leave - Life assurance - HolidayPlus - Virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme plus retail and leisure discounts & many more. REQ5624 At SGN, we're investing in technology and digital transformation to deliver a safe and reliable service for our customers. We're looking for Project Managers at all levels to join our Digital Delivery team. Whether you're an established Project Manager looking to develop your career or a Senior Project Manager experienced in delivering complex transformation programmes, you'll play a key role in delivering projects that support our operational and strategic ambitions. You'll lead projects from initiation through to delivery, ensuring outcomes are achieved safely, on time, within budget and to the expected quality standards. We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses. Every role, whether in the office or on the front line, plays a key part in this mission. Here's how you will contribute Managing projects through the full project lifecycle from initiation to closure. Developing and maintaining project plans, budgets, risks, issues and dependencies. Building strong relationships with business stakeholders, suppliers and delivery teams. Leading project teams to deliver successful business outcomes. Managing project finances and providing regular forecasting and reporting. Ensuring effective governance, quality assurance and project controls are maintained. Supporting business change and helping embed new ways of working. Capturing lessons learned and driving continuous improvement across project delivery. What you will need We're interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate: Experience delivering projects in technology, digital, change or business transformation environments. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience managing project risks, budgets, timelines and resources. Knowledge of project delivery methodologies such as PRINCE2, Agile or Waterfall. The ability to influence, collaborate and drive delivery across multiple teams. A proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem solving. Desirable PRINCE2 certification. Experience delivering software, infrastructure, cloud or business transformation projects. Experience working with third-party suppliers. Knowledge of Lean or Kanban ways of working. Experience within a regulated or utility environment. Not sure you meet every requirement? Research shows some people - particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. If this role interests you but you're not sure you tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you. You might be just who we're looking for - now or in the future. If you require any accommodations or support during the application process, reach out to us. We're here to help ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for everyone.
